Hi dave, i used spruce pitch or resin last night to start my firse, no need for birch bark or anything else, just did the same, same twigs and build up. Pine, spruce and even fir sapo is all great for fire starters. thanks for another very informative video.
Funny, I just watched another of your vids where you mentioned "fatwood", sounded odd so I looked it up. I recently added a small supply to my fire kit. Pine is such a versitile resource. Also just had my first cup of pine needle and honey tea. Thanks for the intel. My bushcraft has really grown thanks to your vids.
I really apreciate the videos that you are putting up. Some of this stuff I learned as a kid and some of it is new. I am using these videos to teach my kids camping and hiking skills. Your lessons are not wasted on me. Keep up the good work.
Pine sap and a magnifying glass is my preferred method in backwoods Louisiana for instant fire, it just rocks! Pine trees literally every 15 feet in southwest LA. I consider it the Swiss army knife of trees. Great demonstration sir.
Great tip You're right about it being very forgiving. I taught this to my son a few weeks ago and made the mistake of grabbing a chunk of damage bark that had sapped up. It burnt way good for about 10 minutes.
Very cool Dave, ...we mixed it with thistle or cattail seeds before, but just with wood shavings is much easier. Thanks for sharing. All the best, Sepp
After Hurricane Sandy, a lot of folks on Long Island were without services most people take for granted. Like drinking water,and heat in the middle of winter. I doubt very many had the knowledge to throw up a tarp for shelter or windbreak, collect the abundance of splintered wood laying around, and make a campfire in their backyard. That tells me, even in a ritzy neighborhood full of million dollar homes, it's good to have those skills.They should have watched Dave's videos.
i don't comment on any videos, but i wanted to thank you for all the great content you put out. I watch every video you put out and as soon as i have a chance i am coming to one of your classes.. so once again thank you!!!
nice video dave,i just came back from my local park and found some felled trees with loads of shavings in huge piles around it so i collected a bag,saves me a job,i also collected some pine resin today as well so will try this out,great timing lol,i was just gonna make some fire lighters with it,thanks for the tip.
Good vid Dave. Pine sap is great as a fire starter... I learned a lesson on storage of it That I wanted to pass on. I collected some resin and heated it up in an old shoe polish can for compact storage. It worked great, but, when I put the top on the can and it cooled I had to hack the can apart to get at the stuff. HaHa. Live and learn I guess. No need to melt it down, just put it in a bag! Take care brother...Rod
i used to use pine sap as a fire starter in Washington state. i now live in the missouri ozarks and good harvistable pine isent that abundant. i cant even find any birch this far south.
great vid Dave. lol its funny that ive never tried that, there's scrub pines and white pines all over my neck of the woods. now i get a fun little fact to go into the woods with this spring. thanx again.
Great vid Dave! Love the sound of the spring peepers in the background!! Spring has arrived for you...it's - 20 degrees C where I am right now and it sucks!
When I split wood in the summer I save the pitch that is sometimes in it and keep it with my camping gear for when I go camping. It is a great fire starter. And it smells awesome. :)
Pretty sure ill be coming in may to your basics class, got all my gear together finally, what a weird packlist lol, not used to carrying that much stuff but your the expert!
My father used to make me go in the woods and find the pine with 'fat' in it. Usually a knot that you'd find lying in the woods that wouldn't rot. Best kindling ever.
do you have balsam fir or spruce in your area? they're also good for accelerant sap, the "blisters" on balsam fir carry the best sap and are easily harvested by poking a hole in them and pushing the sap out of them, easier to find than wounded trees, at least in my area.
Dave I am a huge advocate for fire safety, and normally I always scrape away all debris, and create a barrier around my fire. I noticed you don't bother to do that, is there a reason for that, or do you just find it irrelevant? Thanks for the videos, I am learning a lot, and gaining a confidence I never had before.
Does anybody know a website or book, that tells me which trees are the best to harvest "good" resin (as firestarter, glue or other purposes) from ? Since I live in Europe, I might not find the same trees in my area, that you've got in your part of the States... And I think it would be just interesting in general as well. . . THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEOS, DAVE ! You're really the BEST !!!
If your pine risen is hard. Can't you break of a little chunk and warm it with your hands until its playable again? Question. How do I get the risen off my pine trees? Can you do a video on that too? You can put a small oxygen pack and put it in that will keep it soft right?
Dave, I love your videos. You have taught me a lot. I was wondering if you have or was thinking about offering pine resin in a 2oz. tin at your store? Or in bulk?
As a kid when I took the hunters safety course they showed us how to make fire with steel wool and a flashlight. Pull steel wool apart then take the lens off the flashlight. Turn on the flashlight and touch the steel wool to the reflective backing and poof, red hot embers to light kindling....just always wondered. Who the hell takes steel wool out into the wilderness? lol
This is an ideal demonstration of how you could effectively start a small, sustainable fire after you've injured yourself. There could always be a time when you've sprained an ankle and can only work with the materials within arms reach. . .
Yeah, that was QUICK. I'll have to start stocking a glob for my bag. Side note: Bring on more fishing stuff. Cast nets and the like. The net vid the other day was awesome.
Who the hell could give thumbs DOWN to video like this one! That's something I'll never understand... Dave, thank you so much for all of your videos!! Such a great informations here, I'am truly impressed. I am getting better and better with every single shot. And you are sharing all these informations with us for free. If I am ever going to visit US (from Czech rep.), I would definitely love to take one of your classes. You are one of my role models. Thanks a lot and be well! Chris
Hi dave, i used spruce pitch or resin last night to start my firse, no need for birch bark or anything else, just did the same, same twigs and build up. Pine, spruce and even fir sapo is all great for fire starters. thanks for another very informative video.
dave..you taught me somthin...i use pine sap..but never thought about using it as a accelerant..thanks for passing on the knowledge..safe journeys
Funny, I just watched another of your vids where you mentioned "fatwood", sounded odd so I looked it up. I recently added a small supply to my fire kit. Pine is such a versitile resource. Also just had my first cup of pine needle and honey tea. Thanks for the intel. My bushcraft has really grown thanks to your vids.
I really apreciate the videos that you are putting up. Some of this stuff I learned as a kid and some of it is new. I am using these videos to teach my kids camping and hiking skills. Your lessons are not wasted on me. Keep up the good work.
Pine sap and a magnifying glass is my preferred method in backwoods Louisiana for instant fire, it just rocks! Pine trees literally every 15 feet in southwest LA. I consider it the Swiss army knife of trees. Great demonstration sir.
Great stuff Dave! It would be fun to watch you go about your pine resin collecting if you ever get the chance to work it into a video.
Great tip You're right about it being very forgiving. I taught this to my son a few weeks ago and made the mistake of grabbing a chunk of damage bark that had sapped up. It burnt way good for about 10 minutes.
Nice to see more natural help for firelighting Dave, brilliant.
All the best, Richard
Very cool Dave, ...we mixed it with thistle or cattail seeds before, but just with wood shavings is much easier. Thanks for sharing. All the best, Sepp
Keep it up Dave. You are why I will survive the roundup of US citizens that will begin soon. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
After Hurricane Sandy, a lot of folks on Long Island were without services most people take for granted. Like drinking water,and heat in the middle of winter. I doubt very many had the knowledge to throw up a tarp for shelter or windbreak, collect the abundance of splintered wood laying around, and make a campfire in their backyard. That tells me, even in a ritzy neighborhood full of million dollar homes, it's good to have those skills.They should have watched Dave's videos.
The fire making products on your store are the best fire starters I've ever used. Even military fire starters don't work as good.
I've been using pine as an accelerant for years.It burns quick but even live pine is hot and bright.And there's a never ending supply.
i don't comment on any videos, but i wanted to thank you for all the great content you put out. I watch every video you put out and as soon as i have a chance i am coming to one of your classes.. so once again thank you!!!
nice video dave,i just came back from my local park and found some felled trees with loads of shavings in huge piles around it so i collected a bag,saves me a job,i also collected some pine resin today as well so will try this out,great timing lol,i was just gonna make some fire lighters with it,thanks for the tip.
Good vid Dave. Pine sap is great as a fire starter... I learned a lesson on storage of it That I wanted to pass on. I collected some resin and heated it up in an old shoe polish can for compact storage. It worked great, but, when I put the top on the can and it cooled I had to hack the can apart to get at the stuff. HaHa. Live and learn I guess. No need to melt it down, just put it in a bag! Take care brother...Rod
i used to use pine sap as a fire starter in Washington state. i now live in the missouri ozarks and good harvistable pine isent that abundant. i cant even find any birch this far south.
great vid dave . good to have you back full time
nice job Dave, your videos are always instructional and great.
great vid Dave. lol its funny that ive never tried that, there's scrub pines and white pines all over my neck of the woods. now i get a fun little fact to go into the woods with this spring. thanx again.
wow venturi effect. that takes me back to my high school energy in the natural environment class. gotta love good science.
great job dave
Great vid Dave! Love the sound of the spring peepers in the background!! Spring has arrived for you...it's - 20 degrees C where I am right now and it sucks!
When I split wood in the summer I save the pitch that is sometimes in it and keep it with my camping gear for when I go camping. It is a great fire starter. And it smells awesome. :)
Yes Pine Sap is a fire powerhouse and free dont cost more than a walk out in the Woods to collect...
Excellent video Dave!!! Thanks for sharing..
Great tip! Cant wait for some more blacksmithing and cabin vids! Keep up the great work.
and once again you helped me with stuff that i know but dont put all of the pieces together. so thank you very much
Forget the Yule Log....at Christmas I will put this video on repeat-loop.
Thanks Dave
Pretty sure ill be coming in may to your basics class, got all my gear together finally, what a weird packlist lol, not used to carrying that much stuff but your the expert!
love pine sap, thanks Dave
John
What rod did you have in the vid wow that thing is awesome just bought 2 light my fires for 30+ dollars now im envious
Always Love your knowledge. Keep up the good Words. God Bless You and Yours.
My father used to make me go in the woods and find the pine with 'fat' in it. Usually a knot that you'd find lying in the woods that wouldn't rot. Best kindling ever.
Pine sap would also make good canvas repair material once heated and then cooled on over the torn area.
do you have balsam fir or spruce in your area? they're also good for accelerant sap, the "blisters" on balsam fir carry the best sap and are easily harvested by poking a hole in them and pushing the sap out of them, easier to find than wounded trees, at least in my area.
As usual, you offer the best information!
Best channel on youtube brother!
Dave I am a huge advocate for fire safety, and normally I always scrape away all debris, and create a barrier around my fire. I noticed you don't bother to do that, is there a reason for that, or do you just find it irrelevant? Thanks for the videos, I am learning a lot, and gaining a confidence I never had before.
I guess every once in a while you still gotta do a fire video, just to satisfy the viewers.
Seems simple enough..
Great stuff Dave.. thanks for the video
I need to get out soon and practice.. and some dirt time.
Does anybody know a website or book, that tells me which trees are the best to harvest "good" resin (as firestarter, glue or other purposes) from ?
Since I live in Europe, I might not find the same trees in my area, that you've got in your part of the States...
And I think it would be just interesting in general as well.
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THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEOS, DAVE !
You're really the BEST !!!
Just taught this to my boys over the weekend. Didn't flame up as fast as yours though. Thanks for the info.
I love that something that is free if you know where to look could save your life. knowledge it the light tool. Thank you for your time and the video
Thank you Dave! Another great video!
If your pine risen is hard. Can't you break of a little chunk and warm it with your hands until its playable again?
Question. How do I get the risen off my pine trees? Can you do a video on that too?
You can put a small oxygen pack and put it in that will keep it soft right?
Seriously man, it's like I get way more excited than I should be just watching a fire come from nothing.
Dave, I love your videos. You have taught me a lot. I was wondering if you have or was thinking about offering pine resin in a 2oz. tin at your store? Or in bulk?
rockin man beard dave
As a kid when I took the hunters safety course they showed us how to make fire with steel wool and a flashlight. Pull steel wool apart then take the lens off the flashlight. Turn on the flashlight and touch the steel wool to the reflective backing and poof, red hot embers to light kindling....just always wondered. Who the hell takes steel wool out into the wilderness? lol
This will be perfect for me in south Florida! Can i use the resin straight from the tree?
REALLY ENJOY THESE VIDEOS
Great job...
Pine cones from white pine trees have a good amount of sap in them.
Awesome and critical information.
There's something very satisfying about watching a fire, even on a screen.
hey dave, where'd you get that huge firesteel?
awesome.where can i buy your big firestick? thanks and good work
Thanks for another great self reliance tip.
Thanks Dave. Are you going to be crappie fishing in Ohio this spring? CURRAHEE!
Great video
Dave why don't you ever use leaves in your fires? Just asking for knowledge
This is an ideal demonstration of how you could effectively start a small, sustainable fire after you've injured yourself. There could always be a time when you've sprained an ankle and can only work with the materials within arms reach. . .
Thanks again Dave...you're a good teacher ;)
Yeah, that was QUICK. I'll have to start stocking a glob for my bag. Side note: Bring on more fishing stuff. Cast nets and the like. The net vid the other day was awesome.
Hey mate did you gather/ collect the pinesap yourself?
Who the hell could give thumbs DOWN to video like this one! That's something I'll never understand... Dave, thank you so much for all of your videos!! Such a great informations here, I'am truly impressed. I am getting better and better with every single shot. And you are sharing all these informations with us for free. If I am ever going to visit US (from Czech rep.), I would definitely love to take one of your classes. You are one of my role models.
Thanks a lot and be well!
Chris
oh crap when i clicked this i didnt know itd be the guy from dual survival
If you had some bigger sticks, why not put them on the floor so that the coals and heat from your initial fire will ignite and burn them as well?
Wow, Thanks Alot! Never thought bout using Sap!
Would flint and steel get that sap going as well as that ferro rod?
I cant wait till the peepers come out here! love that sound!
As always another great vid
just wondering any certain type of pine work better than others
Awesome Tip Dave ,,Thanx Brother!!
Great vid Bro !
very good video, thank you for the information.
Great vid man!
is that dave?
He's already shown some, glue and medicinal uses
Dave could you use fat wood and shave it down to do the same thing?
are you gonna video some of it
What is the shelf life of the pine resin while in the plastic bag?
they sell it on the trunk and limbs and on the ground underneath pine trees. pretty cheap, but good quality. tell 'em bonehead sent ya...
daves the man
how long does pine sap stay good if u have it in a plastic bag?
Great video. Thanks again
How long will the sap store safely for?
Awesome
Thanks for the video.
Pine sap burns?! Whoa
Does this only work with pine sap or will other types of sap work as well?
very very good information, brother.
Another great vid with useful info :)
Whats the name of the knife? :)
Is pine resin like fatwood?
Great tip man.
pine cones works good as well, thats how I start most my fires
Am wish you show some survival equipment from Vietnam war
Hey dave ya see my vid response?