Desert Camping Alone & Wild Food Foraging(Cactus & Yucca)

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 224

  • @FUBAR_JONNY
    @FUBAR_JONNY Рік тому +15

    Hey, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate your desert camping videos. They are a rare sight on UA-cam, where everyone seems to be obsessed with the woods. I grew up in the sunny and sandy regions of southern California and Nevada, and I have a special fondness for the desert and i think it's so peaceful and beautiful and underrated. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. You are awesome my dude!

    • @Loiczzr
      @Loiczzr Рік тому +1

      I love the desert here in Southern Nevada. I hiked probably thousands of miles thru it. More "survival" video in the.desert would be nice for sure.
      Camping I usually go to UT they have water....lol several times went moto camping and that was a blast, riding up some dirt road in a mountain until I find a spot I like and set camp !

    • @KevinSmith-yh6tl
      @KevinSmith-yh6tl Рік тому +2

      There used to be a few channels that showcased desert camping/survival, they are long gone now.
      They never received all that much attention, because as you said, almost all vids are set in the woods.
      I too have spent alot of time in the desert,
      It's not for everyone, which is good in a way, it keeps stupid people alive by staying away.
      Being in a desert environment, takes more thought out preparation than most folks want to deal with.
      At least that's my opinion.

    • @Hussain-zf1wg
      @Hussain-zf1wg 10 місяців тому

      جميل جدا ما ذكرتم من تجارب التخييم في الصحراء ، نحن😢في السعودية 🇸🇦نحب الصحراء لان طبيعة البلدان العربية صحراوية جميلة في الشتاء ويذهب الكثير للتخييم لكن في الصيف تكون قاسية

  • @NicksHEAT1995
    @NicksHEAT1995 Рік тому +7

    Hell yah James. Back to traditional foraging desert videos like u did back in the day when I first became a fan of u and ur channel. Digging the music in the beginning. Some beautiful landscape out there.

  • @ninjasquirrels
    @ninjasquirrels Рік тому +1

    For the algorithm;
    This stuff is by far my favorite, this type of content is exactly why I came here 4(?) years ago…
    So glad you got your boots dirty, I can still live vicariously through you.
    Thank you.

  • @tc808
    @tc808 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing. Great entertainment. Impressive firestar you made it look easy. God bless you.

  • @Gman1024
    @Gman1024 Рік тому +2

    Nice little outing, always great when there's no rain.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @ronniehenwood8580
    @ronniehenwood8580 Рік тому +5

    I miss you doing these types of videos. They are my favorite by far. You are so good and knowledgeable about the west Texas area. Thanks for the video James.
    BTW: loved the music at the beginning!

  • @Kasofalltrades
    @Kasofalltrades Рік тому +1

    Yuengling (yingling) is one of my favorite beers, brewed in Pottsville, PA not far from home, Cheers!

  • @chirovandenbos2339
    @chirovandenbos2339 Рік тому +1

    Nice Chanel and love your energy......blessed to you and enjoy the moment.
    Happyness starts inside you and not with extern factors like status, money, material things that means nothing and its relativ......life and living in the moment is what counts

  • @marinegunny826
    @marinegunny826 Рік тому +1

    What a great video!
    My wife and I road trip across the country often, taking the old route systems and tent camping. I grew up in Southern California and desert camping has always been a favorite for me. The stars are just awesome!
    One trip, we took Rte.180 west out of Fort Worth to Seminole, and Then Rte.62 to Hobbs NM. The desert is such a spectacular place! I love the desolation of it!
    Got the road trip bug again!
    Thanks, friend!👍
    P.S. Like the fact that you give the song titles and artist along with the music!

  • @Mikeisoutside
    @Mikeisoutside Рік тому +11

    Man I’ve been waiting for a desert camping trip from you! I live in the New Mexico desert so I’m always looking for these vids! Thanks brother!

    • @noeloutdooraventures
      @noeloutdooraventures Рік тому +4

      Have some content all texas shorts.

    • @Perktube1
      @Perktube1 Рік тому +1

      Permian Basin, baby! 😊

    • @jwoak0913
      @jwoak0913 Рік тому

      Superstition Mountains is where I do my camping 😁

  • @QueReno
    @QueReno 6 місяців тому

    Love camping in the desert !

  • @gabrielaguilar1391
    @gabrielaguilar1391 Рік тому +2

    To solve the problem of not having measuring cups in the wilderness, i poured different amounts of water in one cup increments in my metal cup and scribed a line where the water level was. Now i always have a way to measure water in the field. Just a thought. Great video man. I always look forward to these.

  • @HomeEF
    @HomeEF Рік тому

    Beautiful desert 🏜️ camping video , I really enjoyed ,TY ! 🔥

  • @johnrudy9404
    @johnrudy9404 Рік тому

    Saw one of your videos while back. Love desert anything. Thanks.

  • @davidkelly414
    @davidkelly414 Рік тому +1

    Amazing fruit and vegetables growing in a desert . I live and learn . Thank you . Cheers

  • @mexicanbanditopatron7994
    @mexicanbanditopatron7994 11 місяців тому +1

    Major thumbs up for Coors Banquet!, amigo!

  • @randyyeager
    @randyyeager Рік тому +3

    I was reading online. The best time to pick yucca fruit is early to mid fall. That's when they are ripe. Likely why they don't taste sweet for you. You're picking them too early.

    • @JunkyardFox
      @JunkyardFox  Рік тому

      that information is innacurate. the fruits are long gone by fall. they only last a few weeks because yucca moths burrow into them to lay eggs, then the birds and insects eat at them. i assume the sweet yucca species are only found in arizona, not texas(the people desecribing them as sweet are all in AZ)

    • @randyyeager
      @randyyeager Рік тому

      @@JunkyardFox I didn't say there'd be fruit left to eat, I said they said they are sweeter in the fall.

  • @LeprechaunFireman
    @LeprechaunFireman Рік тому +1

    That was a great textbook flint and steel fire start! Nice!! That is my least practiced skill.
    Coming from the East Coast, Yuengling is one of my favorite beers. I'm so glad it has made it's way to west Texas!!

  • @GoogleGoogle-hj2wb
    @GoogleGoogle-hj2wb Рік тому

    I am glad to see a new video from you. I live in the SW desert, and I really put your information to use.

  • @XC797
    @XC797 Рік тому

    My stomach can't handle a dehydrated meal in a bag because of the preservatives.
    You have some great videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I am going to subscribe.

  • @ChaneVazquez-rx2dy
    @ChaneVazquez-rx2dy 8 місяців тому

    Love the atmosphere in your vids!! Keep up the good stuff. Love it!👍👍

  • @robman247
    @robman247 Рік тому +1

    Nice show and tell there and intro music JY 🦊 that crab 🦀 leg on your hat looked like it wanted to stick out the window too 😂👍👌✌️🫡🇺🇸

  • @christopherpike8269
    @christopherpike8269 Рік тому +2

    Tipi tents are the way to go. I got a small Ozark Trail version from Walmart. Converted it to set up with one pole, seem sealed and put a coat of water repellent on it. Stood up to a decent storm in the mountains with minimal leakage at the door zipper where I didn’t fully close it.
    Not a backpacking tent by any means, but easy to set up and break down and the extreme slanted sides shed rain with little issue.

  • @latigomorgan
    @latigomorgan Рік тому

    This is the type of video I first started watching you for. Love the desert foraging stuff.

  • @Shawon66
    @Shawon66 Рік тому

    I love how you do so much by yourself. Thanks for always uploading.

  • @petercervantes2446
    @petercervantes2446 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video. Just remember, most foods will taste great when you add hot sauce 😋.

  • @stroop3666
    @stroop3666 Рік тому

    Glad u brought beer and I wish u brought a friend and some pork rinds

  • @old_sentinel
    @old_sentinel Рік тому

    Yuengling!? Ah, I'm jealous! I haven't had any since I left Pennsylvania and came back home in Arizona in 2005. Very good video!

  • @pixaxeprepper384
    @pixaxeprepper384 Рік тому

    The plastic handle on the pot melted off. Good video and love camping with cooking.

    • @JunkyardFox
      @JunkyardFox  Рік тому

      Yeah it was smore of a bother than anything so i just let it melt away

  • @AChildofLightHEATHER
    @AChildofLightHEATHER Рік тому +2

    Very cool, would love to try camping in the desert think that would be fun, but dangerous too with scorpions and such, you make it look easy :)

  • @jamesfloyd6803
    @jamesfloyd6803 Рік тому +1

    Another great video out on the Chihuahuan Desert. Thank you Junkyard Fox!

  • @PaulVarricchione
    @PaulVarricchione Рік тому

    It's a dream of mine to camp in the desert. Great video. I'm glad I found your channel!

  • @jeffersonthomason-ry5di
    @jeffersonthomason-ry5di Рік тому

    I really apprecieate your videos on the Desert style bushcraft . I'm in Arizona .
    I know you know this but some may not . Mountian House freeze dried , like less than 10 mins cook time . I've been using them for 30 + years and they have a shelf life of 35 years . I found one of mine, 18 years old ...it was good and I didn't get kilt ( killed )

  • @Wingman115
    @Wingman115 Рік тому

    We have similar plants here in SoCal. Great video my friend.

  • @reddirt5489
    @reddirt5489 Рік тому +2

    Cool overnight adventure! I’ve been trying a couple of those Yuengling beers they just hit the store shelves where I live, not too bad 👍

  • @kylewood8327
    @kylewood8327 5 місяців тому

    Well, if there’s ever a SHTF scenario you got it covered. I’d love to do some camping at Joshua Tree!

  • @cillaloves2fish688
    @cillaloves2fish688 Рік тому +1

    Love ur desert adventures James... going back to "your roots", the reason I started watching ur channel!
    Tell Quervo he missed out! But, also his tracks on this vid are awesome!

  • @davidhester8597
    @davidhester8597 Рік тому

    I just like the old days!

  • @hangtough503
    @hangtough503 Рік тому +1

    Killer, fun video. Loved the video and audio quality. Awesome Cuervo tracks. D 🤙🇺🇸😎

  • @Scashod
    @Scashod Рік тому +1

    Yuengling is now my "go to" beer. Enjoy!!

  • @christopherpike8269
    @christopherpike8269 Рік тому +1

    The Jemez in NM is opening back up after the long winter closure. Can’t wait to get out and get my boots dirty.
    Your adventures always put me in the spirit to get off grid and explore.

    • @nevillesavage2012
      @nevillesavage2012 Рік тому +1

      We had a lot of flooding this year. Bring your bug spray :)

    • @christopherpike8269
      @christopherpike8269 Рік тому +1

      Oh, I know. The snow melt was crazy.
      I live down in Rio Rancho and have been worried that many of the back forest roads might be inaccessible from the flooding damage.
      Putting bug spray in the haversack now.

    • @nevillesavage2012
      @nevillesavage2012 Рік тому

      @@christopherpike8269 I live in Rio as well! Cheers brother!

  • @ang9968
    @ang9968 Рік тому

    You were blessed you didnt need any accelerant on your fire. It just flamed right up for you.

    • @JunkyardFox
      @JunkyardFox  Рік тому +2

      here in the desert, all you gotta do is sneeze on a bush and it’ll catch fire lol

  • @micheleaday3902
    @micheleaday3902 Рік тому

    I am new to you. I Really Enjoy The Knowledge of Cactus...I Lived In Austin Texas I Know about the snakes And The Cactus But You Really Explained It If Ever your trapped in the dessert Cactus Great Water If You Have None Thank You For Showing How to Pull off cactus Pads

  • @carterman197
    @carterman197 Рік тому

    Hi James, love the videos. I would love to see a video at some point going over your “camp kitchen” seeing the pots, pans, grills, spices, etc. and how you pack them all for an overnighter like this (especially cooking for 2 with Cuervo)!

  • @danv4513
    @danv4513 Рік тому +1

    The drive away shot was a nice touch, altough i just imagined you getting out and running back to grab your phone lol. Great video

    • @JunkyardFox
      @JunkyardFox  Рік тому

      oh yeah lol but it was worth it! lol my inner steven spielberg was pleased

  • @danielhill7149
    @danielhill7149 Рік тому +1

    I also like to forage to add to the food I take with me! I'll have to remember to bring spices for ready hour meals 😅 thanks for making this video and I hope you had fun!

    • @JunkyardFox
      @JunkyardFox  Рік тому

      a good little spice kit makes a HUGE difference when living off the land. whether its to sprinkle on rations or sprinkling on a roasting critter. it does wonders for morale, plus adds nutrients and minerals. thanks for suggesting the food, i hope you enjoyed the video!

  • @twitchytwist3921
    @twitchytwist3921 Рік тому

    My pop's has some land out by Cattlemens. One of these days, I'm fixing to go out camping for a couple nights, over there to help hone my skills. Your videos have helped to prepare what I might need, and what to look out for. Thank you so much!

  • @six10creative
    @six10creative Рік тому +1

    You should try some Stowaway Gourmet. Pricey, but well worth it. 10 minutes and you are good to go.

  • @jeffslaven
    @jeffslaven Рік тому +2

    You certainly walk the walk James, and you made that flint and steel look too easy! Another fantastic video brother!

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      @sufuhashim2092 Рік тому

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  • @inhtienha5693
    @inhtienha5693 6 місяців тому

    This men makes me love desert😂

  • @angel19642001
    @angel19642001 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @gunterbecker8528
    @gunterbecker8528 Рік тому

    Love u style, absolutely brilliant!

  • @BUZZKILLJRJR
    @BUZZKILLJRJR Рік тому +1

    Woop glad I'm back for some new
    Episodes! I still got a bunch of loot to send to you and cuervo!

  • @michaelhogue3489
    @michaelhogue3489 Рік тому +1

    We have a spot with some structures in north west az (the Aquarius mountains) 40 miles to the next stop light. On a creek you are invited any time. A lot like your area

  • @bubba7626
    @bubba7626 Рік тому +2

    Love your vids! Ever tried cooking shin dagger ( lechugilla ) bases? The bulb part at the bottom that is attached to the ground of the shin dagger you can cook in the ground with coals takes a good full day to nutrilize the sapponins but pretty darn good... Almost like a sweet potato sugary taste. I think with foil you could bake them and it would be alot faster. Sotol is similar and much larger but I read it takes 72 hrs with primitive methods..

    • @JunkyardFox
      @JunkyardFox  Рік тому

      ive never tried that, hope to do it soon

  • @ourtechwriter
    @ourtechwriter Рік тому

    thank you!

  • @markfcoble
    @markfcoble Рік тому

    Thanks! Good show.

  • @zacwhite1368
    @zacwhite1368 Рік тому +1

    New junkyard fox video great end to my busy day!❤ Sunday when I head to Arizona gosh I can’t remember if I’ve ever seen any places that sell flint it’s been so long since I been out that way cause I just bought a flint n steel kit made in China of course ugh but a added way to start fire I figure. Cheers to you I’m drinking a simply spiked peach never had one and it’s so good!! Plus has real fruit juice so it’s healthy alcohol🤣🤓😝

  • @thisffinguy
    @thisffinguy Рік тому

    Sometimes the best thing in life is getting out into the desert 🏜

  • @gowest5145
    @gowest5145 Рік тому +1

    I live in New Mexico and I don't know much about the wild edibles here. Thanks

  • @forestraven5271
    @forestraven5271 Рік тому +1

    Hi friend., Like your videos , great content . Be careful about putting your boots on without shaking them out first , could have critters in them like scorpions, spiders 🕷 or mice and snakes inside . Keep up the good work . Can you show us how to use the Rabbit Stick ? 😎👍

  • @katinphilly1312
    @katinphilly1312 Рік тому

    Welcome to drinking Yuengling!
    From a PA local where it’s brewed, it’s pronounced “ying-ling” enjoy!

  • @rickwhitson2804
    @rickwhitson2804 Рік тому

    Love your videos. BTW I've never camped in the desert before. I would love to before I get too old. LOL 🤣

  • @JudahTroxel-xs9fw
    @JudahTroxel-xs9fw Рік тому

    I'm from the west Texas desert and I love your videos

  • @mehmetkupeli8611
    @mehmetkupeli8611 Рік тому +1

    hey you moving up in the world ! With Ray bands and all!

  • @cesaravila739
    @cesaravila739 Рік тому +1

    Show us how to make a sun dial or how to find north in the wild with simple things? Great video

  • @worm_vaquero
    @worm_vaquero Рік тому +2

    1 qt canteen is four cups

  • @steelmademance8167
    @steelmademance8167 Рік тому +1

    Very nice

  • @herbsmith6871
    @herbsmith6871 Рік тому +2

    New to you rig??? I love when you guys do these type of videos! Can't wait for the Utah adventure! Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

  • @jerryadams6799
    @jerryadams6799 Рік тому

    you can get power packs to recharge the phone. some ( good for 2 or three charges) are about the same size as a Bic lighter. Though for a little bit more size and weight (pack of cards) you can get one that can charge your phone several times. and slightly bigger one for more charges plus has a built in solar recharger for itself. those are the size of a paperback novel and can run a tablet or laptop, camp lights, a small fan and so on.

  • @tinamathews3379
    @tinamathews3379 Рік тому

    I will agree that it's not as easy to get the spines off of cactus pads, as it looks. Mind you, I haven't done it yet, though I lived in Houston for a while. The were available in the grocery stores there. I've gotten bit by the spines of prickly pear fruits before.

  • @noeloutdooraventures
    @noeloutdooraventures Рік тому +1

    Love the texas vibes... I'm not far from where you are I bet.. maybe we can calab together sometime... good video man

  • @hamiltonsarain9608
    @hamiltonsarain9608 Рік тому

    We always process the nopalitos before cooking them, but to be honest, I've never tried that kind of cactus pad. I'm used to the ones that grew next to mom's house, where I grew up in SoCal.

  • @mikefox7947
    @mikefox7947 Рік тому +1

    Them yingalings are good they are made in Pottsville Pennsylvania i live in North Eastern ohio not too far from there great vid James as usual 👍👍

  • @nemo196
    @nemo196 Рік тому

    Good beer. Solo camping a cold beer dinner what could be better?

  • @1N0ly
    @1N0ly Рік тому +1

    When will the US change, and what do you think about the prepping movement? Many people sense something is coming but can't pinpoint what. I'd like to know your thoughts on one of your videos. Thanks!

  • @six10creative
    @six10creative Рік тому +2

    Yuengling is actually some great Beer. Pronounced "Yeng - ling" - at least where I am from.

  • @craigthemonke794
    @craigthemonke794 9 місяців тому

    Rare footage of Javier Escuella camping in Cholla Springs, New Austin sometime after 1899

  • @captainfyeah
    @captainfyeah Рік тому

    talking about living off the land.. have you considered home gardening? especially with vegetables and grains?

  • @NonyaDamnbusiness
    @NonyaDamnbusiness Рік тому

    Get a Nitecore 10000mah battery pack to keep the phone charged up.
    It's small and slim and I keep two charged up, one in my vehicle's AS bag and another in my go-bag at home.

  • @terrym1065
    @terrym1065 Рік тому

    James👍👍 Nice over night camp, easy and relaxing just the way we like it. Weather looked great actually. Hahaha, that hat has seen better days. I'm not a fan of freeze dried/dehydrated pouched food either, it is truly "survival" food. Although I'm a New Mexico native and have tried wild foods, I avoid foraging in the desert, just not worth the pain...literally😉 Great video, well done, thanks for the trip. See ya next time.

  • @RawFeeding101
    @RawFeeding101 Рік тому +1

    Hells yes! New fox video!

  • @sergiogranados4477
    @sergiogranados4477 Рік тому

    very informative video like this content

  • @HoracioAbrahamConde-gs5dl
    @HoracioAbrahamConde-gs5dl Рік тому

    It is always a nice time watching your videos, James. Your channel is my favorite. Greeting from Calamuchita, Argentina.

  • @edwardarsiaga3569
    @edwardarsiaga3569 Рік тому

    I live in the Permian basin. Love what your doing. I want to know one thing though do you ever start hallucinating or imaging things that aren't there from the heat?

  • @REZrblde
    @REZrblde Рік тому +1

    Hey James! If its possible and you have the time,can you do another video on how to make char cloth? I think you made one but it was sort of a long time ago.

  • @hamiltonsarain9608
    @hamiltonsarain9608 Рік тому

    I enjoy your vids, by the way, because I live in Cruces for the time-being, so it's a similar biome and climate.

  • @pedrofernandesdossantos817
    @pedrofernandesdossantos817 7 місяців тому

    Very good

  • @davidhester8597
    @davidhester8597 Рік тому

    Man he has some skills!

  • @jamesbay7534
    @jamesbay7534 Рік тому

    The beer is a Cincinnati Fave!!!

  • @SurvivoTek
    @SurvivoTek Рік тому

    Great fun out in the desert! Thanks for sharing the outing, man!

  • @schoolofthenomad
    @schoolofthenomad Рік тому +1

    Would love to see you incorporate your horse into some videos. Im trying to start something like that up here in northern Utah. If you want, get ahold of me and we’ll plan something.

  • @mikeskawin30
    @mikeskawin30 8 місяців тому

    Enjoyed it.
    Mike

  • @randyyeager
    @randyyeager Рік тому +2

    next trip: Power bank!

  • @juliomoreno2292
    @juliomoreno2292 Рік тому

    Ohh heyy ive cammped around the mendocino /Humboldt county perhaps forrest way up in the mountains and no animals.would ever try to harm me at nightime just noises and leafes being stepped-up on during the night ❤🤗🤗

  • @bryanfelix6575
    @bryanfelix6575 Рік тому

    Where did you go to camp? I live around Horizon City and have been wanting to camp somewhere like this.

  • @maincoon6602
    @maincoon6602 9 місяців тому

    Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @davidhester8597
    @davidhester8597 Рік тому

    The real skill is standing in line to buy food!

  • @lalaalalala
    @lalaalalala Рік тому

    you should do more like this. wild edible stuff. so good

    • @JunkyardFox
      @JunkyardFox  Рік тому

      we have an entire playlist on them if youre intersted in those vids specifically

  • @NonyaDamnbusiness
    @NonyaDamnbusiness Рік тому

    Sadly, almost all new mass-produced tents purchased today will leak.
    What some folks do is pitch the tent when they get it and put the rainfly on to apply seam sealer to it and let it dry.
    After that it shouldn't leak anymore.