How To Find Fatwood In The Woods

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @ukwildcamper5166
    @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for watching guys. Please dare to be brave and smash that subscribe button. Give this video a thumbs up and click that all important bell icon. Cheers guys 👍🏻

  • @nigeltankard6977
    @nigeltankard6977 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the great information, I had my first search for fatwood yesterday, found a few small pieces, but will look again

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Aww that’s awesome news I’m sorry for my late reply 👍🏻🙏🏻

  • @csh6220
    @csh6220 4 роки тому +2

    I hope you have better luck than I in making shavings in advance. Even when I vacuum sealed the bag, after a week or so the fatwood had lost it's "magic" of burning after a pass or two of a fero rod. Other people have reported the same results. Just make sure and try making shavings, let it set for a week or so and try lighting it before going on a trip. When left in stick form fatwood lasts for many years. A piece I have has been outside in the snow, rain, heat, etc. for 5 years and when I scrape some in a pile, one or two strikes with a fero rod and I have flame. I just keep a few sticks with me. Thanks for a well done video, and keep on hunting!

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  2 роки тому +1

      Oh really? I didn’t realise this? I’ll have to try this out myself, thank you for the heads up

  • @kachiri
    @kachiri 4 роки тому +1

    I like that... _"Shut up bird! Shut up!"_
    Hey... I talk the the animals, birds, etc. Keeps me sane and feeling like someone is there.
    I have a camp not far in the woods by my place where there's a grouse that shows up most visits. She likes bugging me a little, so to do my work, I have a stick with roots on it (looks like a claw) to keep her pushed back, so she won't lunge at me. She does eventually go away from me to eat and take care of her feathers, etc, then finally leaves the area. I do talk to here as if she's a person. Helps keep me calm and not go insane. Keeping her pushed back and talking to her helps me avoid killing her. She is a beauty and almost like having a friend around to keep me company.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  2 роки тому +2

      Oh wow! I love that 😍 animals are ace arnt they. Thank you so much for your support

  • @nancymuller7370
    @nancymuller7370 4 роки тому +3

    Love it. Beautifully shot. nice humor. very informative. Love the bit about mental well-being in the outdoors.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +2

      Nancy Muller thank you so much. It’s great to have you here. Please remember to hit that bell icon 🥰

  • @uksurvival2691
    @uksurvival2691 4 роки тому +2

    Yes many times I have struck out on good quality Fat wood, but these are some great tips to give out.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      UK Survival Thank you. I hope these little tips will make your next fatwood harvest a little easier :)

  • @richardmallon2280
    @richardmallon2280 3 місяці тому

    Went yesterday got lucky with a few good pieces,, chuffed for my first hunt , and yes it was good as it turned into an unintentional 3 hour hike , loved it and I’ll be stocking up as it was like a gold mine now I know exactly what to do n look for

  • @carolinesmyth127
    @carolinesmyth127 4 роки тому +3

    I've not been successful finding fatwood in wild yet. With these tips I might be successful next trip out. And your humour is lifting... That bird! Lol!!! So thanks on both fronts 👍

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +3

      Caroline Smyth :) hopefully these tips will make finding fatwood much easier for you 🤞🏻

  • @kachiri
    @kachiri 4 роки тому +1

    5:20 Gizmo patch... Love it! The _"Gremlins"_ movies are awesome and Gizmo is so cute!

  • @TheTommyw77
    @TheTommyw77 4 роки тому +2

    Nice video with good info, and you seem like a Top chap. Stay safe buddy.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Tomwolf77 👍🏻🙏🏻 thank you Tom I really appreciate it. Hope your well buddy

  • @chrisleggatt3240
    @chrisleggatt3240 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your help through these mentally challenging winter lockdowns I have achieved personal goals with thanks to this video. 👍

  • @JoshuaGammon
    @JoshuaGammon 4 роки тому +2

    Fat wood is so hard to find in Canada. Great video thanks for sharing man.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +2

      Joshua Gammon hey buddy thank you for been here. Love your channel, keep up the awesome work.

    • @JoshuaGammon
      @JoshuaGammon 4 роки тому

      @@ukwildcamper5166 you too. You have a lot of interesting videos. I'll have a watch. Cheers.

    • @csh6220
      @csh6220 4 роки тому

      You canbuy it at Lowe's, Home Depot, even Walmart. $4 for 5 lbs. and it is processed into sticks. It works just as good as any found in the wild. Look in the fireplace aisle at the store.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      @@csh6220 That takes away all the fun and meaning of wanting to learn bushcraft skills in the first place. It also doesn't help much in a survival situation.

  • @chubbyoutdoors6332
    @chubbyoutdoors6332 4 роки тому +3

    Great video and very informative, thanks for sharing. I too suffer pretty badly with my mental health and I agree 100% the best thing to help is getting out and about. Something so calming about being in the woods and nature. All the best bud, thanks

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +3

      Chubby Outdoors hey buddy thank you so much. Please click that bell icon and remember to subscribe it’s great to have you here 🙏🏻👍🏻

    • @chubbyoutdoors6332
      @chubbyoutdoors6332 4 роки тому +1

      Done brother, thank you 👍🏼

  • @harrisquicksilver6595
    @harrisquicksilver6595 4 роки тому +2

    Just subbed to ur channel, so good to know the wonderful people from where we came are out scouting the woods for fatwood etc. Being from English German & French descent i love keeping up on what my peeps over there are up to. Seems yall find the cool stuff first. Thanks for sharing the info & all.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Harris Quicksilver haha sorry buddy for the late reply I thought I’d already replied back to you. 🥰 Where abouts are you from?

  • @matthewtanner9823
    @matthewtanner9823 4 роки тому +1

    I'm just getting into bushcraft and searched how to source fat wood. Thanks for your great help Ben.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Hey buddy no worries I’m pleased that I could help 🙏🏻👍🏻

  • @shellpohl1935
    @shellpohl1935 Рік тому

    Haha didn't know about this channel. Saw a lighter side of you. I'm still smiling . You do have a sense of humor. Good times Ben!

  • @guns4funcajanajustin
    @guns4funcajanajustin 4 роки тому +3

    Nice score on the Fatwood.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Survival Mindset Thank you :) there’s always an element of luck involved with finding fatwood but knowing where to look can really better your chances 🙏🏻 thank you for watching

  • @justindustyjusty1156
    @justindustyjusty1156 4 роки тому +2

    hi buddy just subcribed to your channel keep up the good work and stat safe

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      justin DUSTY JUSTY thanks mate I really appreciate the support 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @Andy-1968
    @Andy-1968 4 роки тому +1

    Just found your channel with looking for help on this topic & you have yourself a new sub 😀 Take care & Stay safe my friend 🙂🙏👍

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Andrew thank you so much I really appreciate the support 🥰🙏🏻

  • @garrl007
    @garrl007 4 роки тому +2

    Another great video! Really enjoying this channel! Keep it up and you'll be doing a colab with MCQ for sure ;)
    Massive kudos for talking about mens mental health, its a very important matter that does not get anywhere near the attention it should do.
    Stay safe

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Burnt Toast thank you so much mike is a huge inspiration for me. I’m really pleased that your enjoying the channel. Remember to hit that bell icon and stay in touch 👍🏻🙏🏻

  • @antonyoutdoors2896
    @antonyoutdoors2896 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for showing how to find fatwood and how to process it

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  3 роки тому +1

      My pleasure buddy. 🥰👌🏻I’m pleased you enjoyed it

    • @antonyoutdoors2896
      @antonyoutdoors2896 3 роки тому

      @@ukwildcamper5166 I think I'm going to take my kids out to find some tomorrow for use at are next Wild camp

  • @storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950
    @storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950 4 роки тому +2

    Im new here on your channel!! love it!! Your are doing some good stuff here!

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much. It's great to have your support. Please remember to hit that bell icon and keep in touch with me for all future videos.

  • @johnwarring2337
    @johnwarring2337 4 роки тому +1

    Great vid. Love fatwood

  • @Madsen-by1hy
    @Madsen-by1hy 4 роки тому +3

    this was an informative video mate, great content as always!
    stay at it buddy, and keep grinding, you'll make it someday!
    10:36 it almost look like a piece of beef jerky great piece of wood.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +2

      Tim Madsen thanks mate. It’s definitely a slog but I’ll keep plugging away. ☺️

  • @riptarn
    @riptarn 4 роки тому +2

    Fat-wood! A true staple to any bush crafter..:)

  • @cdreery7304
    @cdreery7304 2 роки тому +1

    Keep up the great work, I appreciate it!

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much 🥰 it’s great to have you here

  • @Andy-1968
    @Andy-1968 4 роки тому +1

    Really good, interesting & informative video 👏 very good for a beginner for me (I hope to find some or my first fatwood verysoon 🤣) after watching your video 😀 Take care & Stay safe my friend 🙂🙏👍

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Andrew 🥰 I hope you had much success 🙏🏻

  • @4023eves
    @4023eves 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for showing how to find fat wood and telling people to keep their head up!

  • @callyboygid
    @callyboygid 3 роки тому

    Decent looking bit of fatwood. 👍

  • @TheSussexOutdoorsman
    @TheSussexOutdoorsman 3 роки тому +1

    Really good film, very well done and nice finds.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks rob, I hope your well my friend.

    • @TheSussexOutdoorsman
      @TheSussexOutdoorsman 2 роки тому +1

      @@ukwildcamper5166 Happy new year. Glad to see you back, I look forward to seeing more.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  2 роки тому +1

      @@TheSussexOutdoorsman 🥰🙏🏻 thank you so much rob it’s great to be back

  • @deanoboland
    @deanoboland 3 роки тому +1

    Great work on video mate greetings from spain 👍👍

  • @progenitortv5094
    @progenitortv5094 4 роки тому +2

    top-notch content on such a small channel. Youll be huge one day with consistency for suuuure

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Progenitor TV thank you I really appreciate your support

  • @kachiri
    @kachiri 4 роки тому +1

    I've seen videos where they say the fatwood is near the base (stump area) of the tree, but I found it half way up a tree in the core of the trunk of a tree that fell over in a big storm over a year ago.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  2 роки тому +2

      Yea that is entirely possible, the resin will find its level if gravity is working against it. In your case the tree had fallen over 🥰 thanks for this insight 🙏🏻👍🏻

  • @lostinthewilderness1986
    @lostinthewilderness1986 4 роки тому +1

    First video I have watched, I can always tell when I have stumbled on a good bushcraft channel, don’t go risking your life for a bit of FAT WOOD! shut up bird 🤣 & very informative, good content Ben 👌🏻I have now subscribed 👍🏻

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you So much I really appreciate your support 🥰🙏🏻

  • @reach5741
    @reach5741 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks!

  • @andrewcurtis100
    @andrewcurtis100 4 роки тому +2

    Good video mate

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      Pundy thank you buddy I really appreciate it 🥰🙏🏻

  • @hedgeandhue
    @hedgeandhue 2 роки тому

    I was on our worked bog today taking bark from exposed tree trunks for tannin dye. They would have been part of pine forests a few thousand years ago. Now I'm wondering if fatwook survives in bogs!

  • @ImNotHereEither
    @ImNotHereEither 3 роки тому

    Good video. On the hunt tomorrow. 👍

  • @craigpalmer347
    @craigpalmer347 4 роки тому +2

    Great tips new sub mate..

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +2

      Hey Craig it’s great to have you here on the channel. I’m not the best speaker but I’m hoping that I’ll get much better with time lol if you can buddy please hit that bell icon 🔔 it’s super important ha stay safe brother, hope you and yours are all well

    • @craigpalmer347
      @craigpalmer347 4 роки тому

      done mate 🤙🤙

  • @JerryFlander
    @JerryFlander 5 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @flipflat4814
    @flipflat4814 2 роки тому +1

    Finally i know where to get it now, my Girlfriend always asks for Fat Wood, and i have to tell her not here ! 😕

  • @kevintattan596
    @kevintattan596 4 роки тому +2

    like the new channel pal

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +2

      kevin tattan thank you buddy it’s great to have you here, please remember to hit that bell icon and subscribe buddy. 👍🏻 hope all is well

  • @jimsarranadventures3005
    @jimsarranadventures3005 2 роки тому +1

    The best therapy is to talk, the second one is getting out into the grate outdoors, the third is finding fat wood. Cheers.

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  2 роки тому +1

      🥰 thank you Jim, it’s great to have you here

  • @harrisquicksilver6595
    @harrisquicksilver6595 2 роки тому

    My friend u are exactly right , the tree does protect itself from insects and fungi with sap (terpene), why else would the tree produce this compound to the damaged area. Trees are smarter than we understand, study the venus flytrap plant then i bet u will agree. Thanks for the video. Also did u know pine needle tea has the complete vitamin c complex and has 4 times the amount of vit. C than an orange? Great tree.

  • @chrisbird4913
    @chrisbird4913 2 роки тому

    Birds don't just sing as mating calls but also to establish dominence over teritory, so it's proplem is actually your presence there 😂

  • @kanhdahar2
    @kanhdahar2 2 роки тому

    do douglas fir trees produce good fat wood? i wasn't successful today, was hoping to find more.

  • @junior4131
    @junior4131 4 роки тому +2

    Fat wood arrrhhh yeah! All I know is my family will always be eating

  • @junior4131
    @junior4131 4 роки тому +2

    Not gonna lie but I’m pretty confident to say I’m the best adult treasure hunter in the world 😂😂😂

    • @ukwildcamper5166
      @ukwildcamper5166  4 роки тому +1

      junior4131 you need to get back out is what you need lol 🥰 we all miss you

    • @junior4131
      @junior4131 4 роки тому +1

      I miss you and everyone else to!

  • @storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950
    @storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950 4 роки тому +1

    You have my sub - lets be YT friends

  • @farhad_tulip
    @farhad_tulip 2 роки тому

    What is tree for fat wood?
    Thanks

  • @madcat1007
    @madcat1007 7 місяців тому

    Nearly killed your dog!!!! What a numpty!!

  • @SirPraiseSun
    @SirPraiseSun 5 місяців тому

    1:45 has nothing to do with infection its calling they feel like they are being preyed upon by an animal..... CUT THE WEF PROPAGANDA