I was out doing a day hike once in the summer when an afternoon thunderstorm popped up. I was making my way back to the truck and happened to be in an area with several pines dead from lightning strikes. A really big gust of wind hit and I watched a medium sized pine come down. First time in all my years I’ve actually witnessed a tree come down. It was impressive. Thanks for such an informational video Dave. You better make sure old eagle eyed Nick is always behind the camera! He can sure spot those potential widow makers!
Ah man, not much is as impressive and as scary as a full tree coming down. Nick sees a lot of stuff I don't see. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Steve
I love how you let Nick tease and contradict you without getting (or showing) any emotion. It's a characteristic I admire and one I am trying to get better at. A widow maker from the big oak in my backyard destroyed my shed. I always run a line over my sleep spot, since you made a similar video years ago.
Nick has to contradict and question things, that way I figure if viewers watch and dont see it the way I do then maybe when I answer Nicks concerns it'll answer some viewers questions. Make sense? And its playful banter. Lol. Amazing what a huge oak limb can do. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Stephen
Thanks for touching on the valuable safety tip. Walking on Sandhills Gamelands in NC, I have seen many blow downs and remnants of the tree hung up in adjacent tree tops. While camping is generally not allowed, one can still hike there as well as hunt and fish. Watching out for overhead hazards is real and one should be situationally aware of the surroundings. Good information presented and well done. Thanks Nick for the camera work.
Hi Roger, I know what you are talking about, I live close by in Sanford. NC really seems to be suffering from forest rot and dead trees. You are right about the hazardous conditions. I think a lot of it comes from aerial spraying originating from the AFB next to Bragg. It is not so bad in the mountains but in the Piedmont where building is planned or going on, large swaths of trees are dying. Former gamelands become subdivisions. The problem is not just in this state, it is in many other states as well. Well anyway, it is good to hear from a Carolinian from my neck of the woods. You take care and stay safe. Maybe we will meet someday, if not here, maybe up there ! Later !
Great video, fellas! That's timing. I got up at my whistleblower bug out camp this morning and heard CRACK CRACK I about had a heart attack. I jumped up and went out to see what was coming down. It was a tree already leaning the opposite direction. The roots are already exsposed. I made sure all the trees around me had leaves. I have a bushcraft shelter to lessen the fall if one comes down from wind or snow load. The subzero temps freeze the moisture in live trees and they can come down, too. Vermont Canadian winters are brutal.
Thanks Heather, Im glad you liked it. Oh, that cracking sound makes me nervous, and I always take a 360 degree look overhead! Stay safe out there and Thanks for watching
This is a critical video for safety. As you said, nature is always in charge. My neighbor thinks an extra 4 pounds of rope is too much to carry. However, when I listen between the lines, he only camps where the area has been maintained. That is something he tries to hide because he wants to think of himself as Daniel Boone in the woods. Excellent video.
Oh yes, very critical and more should be talking about it. Lol, I know the Daniel Boone type you're talking about. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Lainey
Dave this is Hondo again I have to admit when you recommend something the last five years I've been watching you I ordered it as soon as you said this is the best machete I've ever had I ordered it. I really enjoy the way you fabricate your own grills, pans,tents,bungees,.I Don't want to blow smoke up your skirt but I appreciate all that you do and I love that you keep it clean for all family members I've turned my family on to yours we all love it thanks for all those years keep going strong brother
Great to hear that! I hope you love that machete. I love making all the other gear but funny how there's plenty of good machetes to buy that I don't make them but when it comes to tents tarps and cookware? No one makes what I like. Thanks for the views and comments and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the eye-opening video Dave. I knew about widow makers but did not know how to keep safe from them in high winds. Now I do! You are brilliant! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks Dave for all the things you talked about in the video!! It makes a person think about looking up ! I used to work 35 feet in the air and I would say something to someone on the floor and they hardly ever looked up . I think people naturally just look ahead . The rope was awesome how much it protects a person. Thank you for posting this video Dave!! Great video as always Dave and Nick! Take care and stay safe my friends !!
You are very welcome Troy and this video was set up so people will absolutely look up and pay attention. Not enough are talking about this subject. Take care and thanks for watching brother
Very important subject. When in pine forests, I always see a four or five foot limb that fell from the lower trunk of an otherwise healthy pine tree sticking several or more inches into the ground. Ouch, would have been a fatal blow to anyone in its path. I also sometimes hear trees falling around me, but usually don't see it. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!
It's amazing the damage some of those limbs can inflict. More people need to pay attention to this stuff. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
This is a very important video to the extent it could prove to be a life saver. Of course, many people have heard of widow makers and the danger they pose, but to see a breakdown of exactly what to look for, is rare. I took a lot from this video and learnt a great deal having not realised just how much there is to check for whilst looking for a safe camping spot. Despite all the good fun and laughter in this video, it is probably one of the most important when camping in the woods. Excellent stuff! Many thanks to you both 😃👍
I'm glad you liked it Spencer and yes, this is a very important video! A lot of campers and hikers don't pay enough attention to this. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching brother
Something that I learn when I was teaching. Was to never assume that people know the basics. Like, everybody know this or that. Not they don't. Like this widow makers. Like making a fire even with a Bic lighter. Never assume. You doing it right. And thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Good video, Dave. It’s easy to pooh-pooh this and say “what are the odds?” But it happens. In 1996, I was in charge of the complex and unsuccessful rescue attempt of a friend at work, who dropped a tree on the right-of-way and it brushed another tree which dropped a piece that killed Jim. Paula was widowed two months before Jim was due to retire. I’ve seen “windfalls” at the oddest times, not just in high wind. I’ve had a rental house roof wrecked by a Hemlock, another rental’s deck smashed by a Maple widow maker. I’ve hit the brakes on the way to work in winter, to avoid being hit by a falling Alder. I’ve ridden through a patch of timber that was just loaded with lightning scars (undoubtedly due to ore deposits in the ground below). Thanks for the video.
Good morning my friend. I learned as a child that things that are rigid break, we were sitting in traffic on a bridge over the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge and I could feel the bridge swaying and moving up and down a bit, it was then my dad told me about things needing some give in order not to break. Great idea Dave and keep up the videos buddy. Tell Nick that the ropes deter Widowmaker s, it doesn't stop the ones that let you go home to your spouse and she gets to take care of you and nurse you back to health. Lol. I hope I'm not chewing your ear off but you give me so many ideas, you could actually bend over some of them small pines and tie the off, criss cross them, it won't kill them.
Great ideas, there, gentleman. Thank you both for sharing your ideas. I'm going to Harbor Freight for some thicker rope & see what I can come up with to reinforce my current bushcraft shelter. Birch window makers don't shed their bark. So they're hard to tell if they have secondary limbs. I look for big holes made by Paleated woodpeckers. Nick's doing good contingency planning. He's thinking about the limbs that come straight down like javelins. That's why I made my bushcraft shelter with my beams relatively close together. I'm going to fill in the gaps and add cross beams for more support.
Thank you for this informative video. Lots of people talk about watching out for widow makers, nobody (that I've seen) has talked about identifying them. Thank you.
This is good information for anyone who spends time in the woods camping or hiking. You must always be aware of your environment. I actually had someone I know who's daughter suffer a serious head injury from a falling branch. Be safe out there and have "Fun In The Woods"!
I loved this video. I loved hearing yours and Nick’s opinions, you chatting together & your banter. I remember the older video you did on this subject & I may be mistaken, but I think you did set up 2 different heights of rope on that one. Either way, this is an excellent way of managing a situation in dense forest areas. I’d love to sit outside in a camp & share a coffee with you two. I think we’d chat until the cows come home! Lol. Speaking of which I’ve still got to get some coffee posted out to you. I’ll put it on my list of things to remember to do. As always brother, sending love to you both. God bless. 💕
Thanks Sheila, we are glad you liked it. There's been a few that doesn't like our playful banter but luckily most think it's hilarious. I always look forward to whatever Nick says. Lol. I'll be looking forward to that UK coffee. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too my friend!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Oh definitely, yes please keep it up. What grumpy people they must be to not enjoy the fun between father and son! I think those that have known you for many years on YT have enjoyed watching the progression of Nick from growing as a young lad to a man himself now, as I have done. And they must be miserable people not to enjoy a laugh here and there. What you’ve taught Nick is a great deal of knowledge and he’s blessed to have learned from a wonderful father. I love to see you two together. They’re the best things about life for me, family, love & being together in nature. I’ll try my best to get that coffee to you very soon brother. Much love 💕
How to spot widow makers and be out in high winds in the woods is great information. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and learning more safety skills. Thank you!
Great video and topic. Limbs have the tendency to fall straight down, between the ropes, like a dart. That said, this is a great idea if enough intersecting layers can be constructed. Also, look on the ground first. If you avoid areas where there are a lot of broken limbs on the ground, it is less likely to have the problem. If you're building where trees have beetle infestation, fire, or blight, falling debris is more likely to occur. Lean twos, A frames or other overhead structures can also help but aren't foolproof. Healthy pines are good but you may not be able to see the dead ones up high. Also be aware of trees that may fall into your tree like dominos. I worked at a building next to a very tall antenna tower. Ice would fall from the tower and go straight through the roof. We installed a chain link fence (like the Russian tanks) to break up the icicles as they fell.. Effective but not 100%. Add enough layers to break up the momentum and avoid trees as possible.
@@Reallybigmonkey1 you're welcome and right about safety. It is much easier to get it wrong accidentally than get it right on purpose. Thanks for raising the awesomeness level about the danger.
good advice! well a couple of weeks ago we had some very stormy days here in germany. my wife and i use to walk our dogs in the woods. 2 days after the storm we walked through some brush in a pine forrest wich has some oaks as well in it as well. bang. just 20 yards behind us a huge branch from one of the oaks came crashing down. scary. stay safe
Helpful information. Thanks so much for continuing to make fun videos. So many UA-camrs are burnt out and have stopped making videos. I really appreciate that you are still doing them.
SO APPRECIATE this video. I have several acres of high canopy, wooded lot and with all the high winds recently I've been concerned of house and car... thanks for this timely info. Keep safe and enjoy the woods!
Dave you was the first one i watch on youtube and you and nick are still my favorite. And you have answer when i wrote to you. That where some years ago i really appriciated that.Keep doing what you do it make me feel good. I WISH YOU AND NICK ALL THE BEST,HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. LARS-ERIK FROM STOCKHOLM SWEDEN.
Excellent Information Dave (and Nick). Yet another valuable video to help people get out into the wilderness confidently. I have said for a long time (and I’m sure I stole it from someone)... “The more you carry in your mind, the less you carry on your back.”
thanks guys, great to see you all again and see you on the next one! today is my first time trying to camp (4/1 lol) so taking some knowledge I learned over the last few months from you so thank you!!!
Greetings from the Englishman in Germany. Thank you for that video Dave (& Nick). It was as entertaining as usual but it was an interesting subject for me with some very useful tips. Even when I've just been walking in the forests lately I have been paying more attention to look for "widow makers" & this video has helped a lot. Thanks again & stay safe until next time 👍
My city lot has no trees BUT one lot over and across the street lurks a huge, old tree. My superior geometry skills tell me that my parking spot is in jeopardy.
Great show, very good common sense. But then there are some that are lacking in that area. Every time you and Nick put out a vid we go to the woods and enjoy, employing some of your recommendations. Thank you.
I was camping out on a trout fishin trip in Tellico Plains, Tn. and could have been killed by beavers 🦫. There were no widow makers above or around the camp site so I set up and went to bed. The next morning I walked behind the site to the North River about 50 feet away and next to the river some beavers had eaten halfway through a tree during the night. And it was a big tree !!! 😳. I didn’t know they could eat that much over night. I packed up and went to the ranger station and reported those beavers. They could kill a camper real quick. 8 years before that in the same area , some beavers damned up the river overnight and the river re-routed itself through the campground down from where I was camped. Can you imagine ?? No rain in the forecast and you’re asleep in your tent and you awake to a flood. Beavers can be bad !!!! Enjoyed the video Dave !! Tell Nick to watch out for beavers 🦫 !!!! Seriously !!!
I always enjoy your videos. I really liked this one. these are some great ideas and you demonstrated them which makes the ideas way better. thanks Dave.
Great video as always my friends! And the rope idea is wonderful. In Arizona we have microbursts and even the strongest of trees can break its so important to be aware of your camp spot!
Whoever suggested this subject was right on par👍 Thanks. I needed to know this too. 26:09 ".. a living tree that has fallen over" ?? Like a newly fallen tree? Seems like I'd be searching for a needle in the forest, but maybe not.
I'm glad you liked it. For some weird reason there's a lot of trees around here that bend over and grows sideways. I just don't know what causes it. Thanks for watching Angela
Great to see you guys. I love trees. A lot of great tips here. Natures dead fall, quite literally.Thanks for the video. Nice visit. Stay blessed friends.🐸🍺🔪🔥
I still remember the little shelter you made by weaving the ropes. I think that was one of the first of yours I saw. Honestly sometimes when I can't sleep I will play through your videos just for the sound becaus your voice is very calming. I love the way you and Nick interact, reminds me of my oldest. He is my snarky obnoxious one and takes after me a whole lot but certainly I was never snarky or obnoxious because I surely was always a delight lol. They keep you on your toes and make you laugh.
I have wondered about how to spot the not so obvious widow makers and this video has provided several answers, so thank you to your viewer for asking the question and to you David and Nick for the video content. Those 50 feet ropes you carry are very useful especially having the potential to save a life, as you demonstrated the secret is loosely weaving to provide a spring support and you proved it also on camera great job, thank you once again 😎
Nick you made my day today. I have had a few mentors in my life in Alaska. I don't know a thing about Georgia. Being safe, keeping your bearings, and living, are things that I find the most important. Thanks guys.
Saved my Friday again! Over here, I have a selection of mosquito swamp plains, Vancouver Island type heavy brush full of raccoons and skunks or widow-maker Birch and Maple alley exposed to hikers. Every time I want to gather a new hiking stick, the first thing I do is look up and see what might interfere and fall on me.
Good one Dave, you could also take 4 or more poles and set up like a tee pee and weave the rope around them and add a tarp to make a barrier and shelter in one.clearings are places trees or branches just haven’t fallen YET!
That’s a great hack with that rope, I never would have thought of that. Good time to bring up this subject with more people getting out in the bush. Their has been so much wind this past month and I have seen lots of trees down and more that look like they are ready to come down. These are one of the dangers that lurk in the bush and good you brought awareness and solutions to it. Nick, I enjoy hearing your comments on the projects also. Another enjoyable video, thanks fellas.
Thanks Alan, I'm glad you liked it. Usually on UA-cam any aspect of safety isn't popular but, this subject really needs more attention. Take care and thanks for watching
Thanks Dave and Nick - that was a good video on the problem of widow makers. To be honest I would find a better place and get out of the woods altogether.
My property behind my house is pines with a few hardwoods scattered in between, and whenever there is a strong wind, you'll hear trees and branches crashing down all over the place. That's the main reason why I am not staying out there from time to time to test my gear. It literally rains widow makers out there! The thought has crossed my mind before of rigging up some sort of rope net barrier, but I thought I was kind of crazy for even thinking that would work. Now that you've posted some decent evidence of how it really would work to save your butt, I feel a little better about it. So thanks for that. Hey, BTW. I just want to thank you for the plethora of great videos you've put out over the last what, 11 years?! Even when I can't get out there to build a fire and mess around out in the woods, or am putting together and refining some gear ideas in my head, it's always great to vicariously be out there with you and Nick via your videos. So, a big CHEERS from Powder Springs!
Ah man thats a place to avoid. One thing you might do is set up a rope barrier and leave it. Watch over a week or so and see if it catches anything. Im glad you like the videos and yes, its been 11 years! Thanks for watching Angus
Thanks David! I recently lost a chair to a widow maker. It was thin steel tubing framed, with a vinyl/plastic weaving, and it was just mangled to heck. Just glad I wasn't sitting in it, at the time.
Dave, you have really taught me something, this go round ! Thank you so much, this may even save my life one day ! God bless you and those you love, not to forget good ol' Nick. Your friend always, take care now ! Later !
I don't know about the U.S. but in the Uk we have sudden limb drop. Most common in Beech and Oak, it can occur in other large trees. This is when a large and apparently healthy limb suddenly drops. I have seen it in oak a couple of times and it is quite impressive, as several tonnes of hardwood suddenly hits the ground. As far as I know, the cause is a mystery but it occasionally kills people. I do a lot of work in the woods, mainly working with children and the guidelines we follow say don't camp under trees you can't embrace. This is a super-cautious approach and experience tells you when you can ignore it. I tend to set up camp somewhere where there are no large boughs overhanging, that could fall on me, if they did drop. It aids sleep, especially in stormy conditions. Always enjoy your videos.
Great video brother I honestly think this is one of the most overlooked things people tend to not pay attention to when camping but def very important..god bless you and your family brother and keep the videos coming 💪🏽✌🏽
Hey Dave , jef here from aussie land I've. Been out campin in the great bushlands since I was bout 7 now I've started takin my 83 year Old mother to the remote Bush for camping my sis comes along as well , my mum had never been camping in the Bush before After 5 camping trips l don't call her the picky princess any more ,,she loves it and even gets upset when I go to the camping shops hy my self Precious moments with family in the Bush cannot be beaten .
David a valuable topic also you ax instructions safety is in every aspect enjoying the woods, A special place where life is pure as can be, always expect the unexpected , not being paranoid but just being aware some what lost I think today I now use the elevate bed you have shown but instead of a tarp I use contractor bags inbetween much better on my 70yr old bones I would like to see any thing innovative . Thank you and God Bless
As always, learned alot, Pearsons. Sorry for not leaving my usual long winded rant of a comment. I got a lot of work to finish. Enjoyed the video, Dave.
Wow! Talk about a timely video-- I was in the woods just yesterday, harvesting fatwood on some land owned by my wife's grandmother, and heard branches rustling. Thought for a second that I'd spooked a deer, but as I looked up in the direction it came from, the sound got increasingly loud, culminating in a heavy THUMP, coming from an area about 30 yards away from me. A little later I made my way towards it, and found not a limb, nor a top, but an entire large oak, easily 60 feet long, laid over with the remains of the roots exposed. We've had some high winds a couple days before here in northern Louisiana, and yesterday there were some stiff breezes but nothing very strong. Turns out, something - either fungus or insects (there was definitely a bunch of fungus present on the area of the tree which had been in the ground) - had turned the entire root system and lower part of the tree, from the part in the ground to about 5 ft high, to something like sponge cake and punkwood. This area right next to the tree was a part of the land I've walked on regularly, and I'd never noticed anything wrong with this particular tree, but there was obvious damage from insects and the animals and birds digging into the trunk for them, which might have tipped me off if I'd been more observant. Very glad I wasn't in that particular area yesterday, though as I said I was within a stone's throw of it. Wish I could post pictures of the tree's roots and the hole in the ground where the spongy roots were left! Pretty amazing sight to see.
Thanks for sharing that! Just goes to prove how damage can be hidden. Often times it's best to just try and camp near smaller trees. Take care and thanks for watching
Thank You so much Dave, I remember your earlier video on this subject and you've done fantastic here to expand on it with ideas right from nature Herself! As Always Pal Well Done & Blessings your way with Our Thanks to Nick as well. ... Mike.
A couple large cargo nets are good too, one could be used somewhat like a hammock, and the other could be used above you to protect from falling branches and to store your excess gear.
Living in Thousand Oaks, We don’t throw ridge lines 40’ + or camp under them. Even a healthy looking tree can have a branch snap off or the entire tree uproot. Chris had one during El Nino take out his staircase and another one five cars AND the mailboxes. His cat went nuts clawing his leg and screaming. Chris pulled him off five times and was late for work. Then the entire building shuddered and his neighbors bedroom walk and the staircase were destroyed. We use hiking staffs. His is cut exactly for those polish shelter capes and our oilskin tarp for a plowpoint. Amanda
I'm seen some real scary branches and trees fall. Nothing is foolproof but anything that slows them down has to help. I love those capes. Thanks for watching Amanda
G'day Dave, Nick, valuable vid guys, our hardwood species, (eucalyptus in particular), are notorious for dropping large branches. Gotta be careful in wetlands too, I've seen examples where they looked healthy enough but the roots have rotted out to the point where the whole tree just topples over under its own weight. It is difficult to assess, best I can suggest is be wary of big fellas not native to the particular area. Cheers Duke.
Video is great! I'm living in Australia, where we have a lot of hard wood trees like gum trees which kill a lot of people and families every year hear. Thanks so much for making a video like this, can you revisit this at a later date with any new ideas would be most helpful. Andrew from Australia.
Thanks Andrew! I'm glad you liked it. If I can think of any more helpful tips against widow makers I'll definitely make an updated video. Thanks for watching my friend
Great video man "Good to know when I'm camping" I was out Coon hunting years ago and when your coon hunting your on the move you just don't have time to look up until your dogs on a tree well about 2-3am this one time I had a monster branch come down and just about took 2 of us out Yeah some of them big one's hit you it's game over anything to stop are slow down them trees at night from hitting you while your sleeping is a Big plus But when I'm camping I always go before dark to set up Thanks for sharing
Thanks Rodney, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing that. Believe it or not I hear of a guy losing a blue tick to a falling tree once. Thanks for watching brother
Hello Dave, and Nick. Good video, it's my opinion a lot of people don't pay attention to what's over their head, so this knowledge should be very helpful for them. looks like you got up pretty early to upload this video, thanks Dave. it was fun to watch. see you on the next one buddy. 07
Excellent show on a serious subject!
Widow makers is a safety issue often not discussed or disregarded.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Richard! Yep, not enough are talking about this. Thanks for watching
I was out doing a day hike once in the summer when an afternoon thunderstorm popped up. I was making my way back to the truck and happened to be in an area with several pines dead from lightning strikes. A really big gust of wind hit and I watched a medium sized pine come down. First time in all my years I’ve actually witnessed a tree come down. It was impressive. Thanks for such an informational video Dave. You better make sure old eagle eyed Nick is always behind the camera! He can sure spot those potential widow makers!
Ah man, not much is as impressive and as scary as a full tree coming down. Nick sees a lot of stuff I don't see. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Steve
When the tree fell in the woods did it make a sound ?
@@nvskorpio It sure did! Now as to whether it would have if I hadn’t been there…………….
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I love how you let Nick tease and contradict you without getting (or showing) any emotion. It's a characteristic I admire and one I am trying to get better at. A widow maker from the big oak in my backyard destroyed my shed. I always run a line over my sleep spot, since you made a similar video years ago.
I, too, like that David is such a patient father. My Dad was like that. It's a character strength.
I love when Nick threw the small stick and the rope still caught it. 🤣
Nick has to contradict and question things, that way I figure if viewers watch and dont see it the way I do then maybe when I answer Nicks concerns it'll answer some viewers questions. Make sense? And its playful banter. Lol. Amazing what a huge oak limb can do. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Stephen
@@Matthew_85k Lol! He thought he was being smart but the rope showed him!
Thanks for touching on the valuable safety tip. Walking on Sandhills Gamelands in NC, I have seen many blow downs and remnants of the tree hung up in adjacent tree tops. While camping is generally not allowed, one can still hike there as well as hunt and fish. Watching out for overhead hazards is real and one should be situationally aware of the surroundings. Good information presented and well done. Thanks Nick for the camera work.
Thanks for the comments Roger and you have a good point. Even just hiking in widow makers can be a hazard. Thanks for watching brother
Hi Roger, I know what you are talking about, I live close by in Sanford. NC really seems to be suffering from forest rot and dead trees. You are right about the hazardous conditions. I think a lot of it comes from aerial spraying originating from the AFB next to Bragg. It is not so bad in the mountains but in the Piedmont where building is planned or going on, large swaths of trees are dying. Former gamelands become subdivisions. The problem is not just in this state, it is in many other states as well. Well anyway, it is good to hear from a Carolinian from my neck of the woods. You take care and stay safe. Maybe we will meet someday, if not here, maybe up there ! Later !
Thanks. Even when the log breaks and slides through, the momentum is gone. It may hurt, but not going to crack your skull now.
Exactly! At least slowing it down lessens the injury. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Best instructional video. We always hear about widow makers but no one actually took the time to explain how to spot them. Thanks a lot.
Thanks Nelson, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Great video, fellas! That's timing. I got up at my whistleblower bug out camp this morning and heard CRACK CRACK I about had a heart attack. I jumped up and went out to see what was coming down. It was a tree already leaning the opposite direction. The roots are already exsposed. I made sure all the trees around me had leaves. I have a bushcraft shelter to lessen the fall if one comes down from wind or snow load. The subzero temps freeze the moisture in live trees and they can come down, too. Vermont Canadian winters are brutal.
Thanks Heather, Im glad you liked it. Oh, that cracking sound makes me nervous, and I always take a 360 degree look overhead! Stay safe out there and Thanks for watching
This is a critical video for safety. As you said, nature is always in charge. My neighbor thinks an extra 4 pounds of rope is too much to carry. However, when I listen between the lines, he only camps where the area has been maintained. That is something he tries to hide because he wants to think of himself as Daniel Boone in the woods. Excellent video.
Oh yes, very critical and more should be talking about it. Lol, I know the Daniel Boone type you're talking about. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Lainey
Dave this is Hondo again I have to admit when you recommend something the last five years I've been watching you I ordered it as soon as you said this is the best machete I've ever had I ordered it. I really enjoy the way you fabricate your own grills, pans,tents,bungees,.I Don't want to blow smoke up your skirt but I appreciate all that you do and I love that you keep it clean for all family members I've turned my family on to yours we all love it thanks for all those years keep going strong brother
Great to hear that! I hope you love that machete. I love making all the other gear but funny how there's plenty of good machetes to buy that I don't make them but when it comes to tents tarps and cookware? No one makes what I like. Thanks for the views and comments and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the eye-opening video Dave. I knew about widow makers but did not know how to keep safe from them in high winds. Now I do! You are brilliant! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
You are very welcome Marci and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Thanks Dave for all the things you talked about in the video!! It makes a person think about looking up ! I used to work 35 feet in the air and I would say something to someone on the floor and they hardly ever looked up . I think people naturally just look ahead . The rope was awesome how much it protects a person. Thank you for posting this video Dave!! Great video as always Dave and Nick! Take care and stay safe my friends !!
You are very welcome Troy and this video was set up so people will absolutely look up and pay attention. Not enough are talking about this subject. Take care and thanks for watching brother
Very important subject. When in pine forests, I always see a four or five foot limb that fell from the lower trunk of an otherwise healthy pine tree sticking several or more inches into the ground. Ouch, would have been a fatal blow to anyone in its path. I also sometimes hear trees falling around me, but usually don't see it. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!
It's amazing the damage some of those limbs can inflict. More people need to pay attention to this stuff. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Thanks, Dave. You are a good teacher. You show us how to look at the woods, how to think...
Hey-ohh, Nick!
You are very welcome and we are glad you like the way we do things!
This is a very important video to the extent it could prove to be a life saver. Of course, many people have heard of widow makers and the danger they pose, but to see a breakdown of exactly what to look for, is rare. I took a lot from this video and learnt a great deal having not realised just how much there is to check for whilst looking for a safe camping spot. Despite all the good fun and laughter in this video, it is probably one of the most important when camping in the woods. Excellent stuff! Many thanks to you both 😃👍
I'm glad you liked it Spencer and yes, this is a very important video! A lot of campers and hikers don't pay enough attention to this. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching brother
Something that I learn when I was teaching. Was to never assume that people know the basics. Like, everybody know this or that. Not they don't. Like this widow makers. Like making a fire even with a Bic lighter. Never assume. You doing it right. And thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Very good point Joe! After camping for all these years I fall into that trap of thinking everyone knows the basics at times. Thanks for watching
Good video, Dave. It’s easy to pooh-pooh this and say “what are the odds?” But it happens. In 1996, I was in charge of the complex and unsuccessful rescue attempt of a friend at work, who dropped a tree on the right-of-way and it brushed another tree which dropped a piece that killed Jim. Paula was widowed two months before Jim was due to retire. I’ve seen “windfalls” at the oddest times, not just in high wind. I’ve had a rental house roof wrecked by a Hemlock, another rental’s deck smashed by a Maple widow maker. I’ve hit the brakes on the way to work in winter, to avoid being hit by a falling Alder. I’ve ridden through a patch of timber that was just loaded with lightning scars (undoubtedly due to ore deposits in the ground below). Thanks for the video.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Lane. Ah man thats a sad story of Jim. But it does happen. Thanks for watching
Good morning my friend. I learned as a child that things that are rigid break, we were sitting in traffic on a bridge over the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge and I could feel the bridge swaying and moving up and down a bit, it was then my dad told me about things needing some give in order not to break. Great idea Dave and keep up the videos buddy. Tell Nick that the ropes deter Widowmaker s, it doesn't stop the ones that let you go home to your spouse and she gets to take care of you and nurse you back to health. Lol. I hope I'm not chewing your ear off but you give me so many ideas, you could actually bend over some of them small pines and tie the off, criss cross them, it won't kill them.
Phillip, thanks for the extra idea!
That was a very good way of explaining rigidity! Thanks for the comments and we are glad you liked the video Phillip
@@Reallybigmonkey1 or..."Teeth wear out before the tongue!" Ancient Chinese Proverb
Great ideas, there, gentleman. Thank you both for sharing your ideas. I'm going to Harbor Freight for some thicker rope & see what I can come up with to reinforce my current bushcraft shelter. Birch window makers don't shed their bark. So they're hard to tell if they have secondary limbs. I look for big holes made by Paleated woodpeckers. Nick's doing good contingency planning. He's thinking about the limbs that come straight down like javelins. That's why I made my bushcraft shelter with my beams relatively close together. I'm going to fill in the gaps and add cross beams for more support.
Sounds good Heather. And even if the rope barrier doesnt stop the branches entirely they at least slow them down
"Where? Where is that branch? Oh, behind me. Oh, right in front of me." 😅 I love this channel.
Lol, I knew I was holding three. I thought there was a fourth one
I'm glad you also showed what to look for at the tops of trees. Very useful information.
Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching James
Good sound advice for most people who never think about safety while having fun.
We are glad you liked it my friend
All logical and solid advice Dave. Any smart woodsman would always pay attention to any overhead hazards. Thanks for sharing with us all!
Thank you Brother! People definitely need to pay more attention overhead. Thanks for watching
Thank you for this informative video. Lots of people talk about watching out for widow makers, nobody (that I've seen) has talked about identifying them. Thank you.
You are very welcome Mark and man more people need to be talking about this subject. Thanks for watching brother
This is good information for anyone who spends time in the woods camping or hiking. You must always be aware of your environment. I actually had someone I know who's daughter suffer a serious head injury from a falling branch. Be safe out there and have "Fun In The Woods"!
Very well said and thanks for watching!
I loved this video. I loved hearing yours and Nick’s opinions, you chatting together & your banter. I remember the older video you did on this subject & I may be mistaken, but I think you did set up 2 different heights of rope on that one. Either way, this is an excellent way of managing a situation in dense forest areas. I’d love to sit outside in a camp & share a coffee with you two. I think we’d chat until the cows come home! Lol. Speaking of which I’ve still got to get some coffee posted out to you. I’ll put it on my list of things to remember to do. As always brother, sending love to you both. God bless. 💕
Thanks Sheila, we are glad you liked it. There's been a few that doesn't like our playful banter but luckily most think it's hilarious. I always look forward to whatever Nick says. Lol. I'll be looking forward to that UK coffee. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too my friend!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Oh definitely, yes please keep it up. What grumpy people they must be to not enjoy the fun between father and son! I think those that have known you for many years on YT have enjoyed watching the progression of Nick from growing as a young lad to a man himself now, as I have done. And they must be miserable people not to enjoy a laugh here and there. What you’ve taught Nick is a great deal of knowledge and he’s blessed to have learned from a wonderful father. I love to see you two together. They’re the best things about life for me, family, love & being together in nature. I’ll try my best to get that coffee to you very soon brother. Much love 💕
How to spot widow makers and be out in high winds in the woods is great information. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and learning more safety skills. Thank you!
Thanks Robin! I'm glad you liked it
We love Nick's addition to your videos.
Nick says thanks!
We got a lot of tree lined streets here in my town, oak and whatnot, I always keep an eye out, up and forward. Great video, Dave!
Sounds good! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Great video and topic. Limbs have the tendency to fall straight down, between the ropes, like a dart. That said, this is a great idea if enough intersecting layers can be constructed. Also, look on the ground first. If you avoid areas where there are a lot of broken limbs on the ground, it is less likely to have the problem. If you're building where trees have beetle infestation, fire, or blight, falling debris is more likely to occur. Lean twos, A frames or other overhead structures can also help but aren't foolproof.
Healthy pines are good but you may not be able to see the dead ones up high. Also be aware of trees that may fall into your tree like dominos.
I worked at a building next to a very tall antenna tower. Ice would fall from the tower and go straight through the roof. We installed a chain link fence (like the Russian tanks) to break up the icicles as they fell.. Effective but not 100%. Add enough layers to break up the momentum and avoid trees as possible.
Thanks Kenneth, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for the comments. Some safety measures help but in most cases nothing is 100% safe. Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 you're welcome and right about safety. It is much easier to get it wrong accidentally than get it right on purpose. Thanks for raising the awesomeness level about the danger.
good advice! well a couple of weeks ago we had some very stormy days here in germany. my wife and i use to walk our dogs in the woods. 2 days after the storm we walked through some brush in a pine forrest wich has some oaks as well in it as well. bang. just 20 yards behind us a huge branch from one of the oaks came crashing down. scary. stay safe
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Ah man, the big oaks are absolutely the most dangerous in my book. Thanks for watching Marc
Helpful information. Thanks so much for continuing to make fun videos. So many UA-camrs are burnt out and have stopped making videos. I really appreciate that you are still doing them.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and the others. As long as I'm having fun I'll keep filming! Thanks for watching my friend
Thanks for your time,and taking all of us on your journey!!
You are very welcome Glenn and thanks for watching!
SO APPRECIATE this video. I have several acres of high canopy, wooded lot and with all the high winds recently I've been concerned of house and car... thanks for this timely info. Keep safe and enjoy the woods!
You are very welcome my friend and stay safe under them trees! Thanks for watching Joyce
One of these killed my brother (who was a WONDERFUL man!). You're providing a public service, thank you!
Really? Im sad to hear that. Thanks for sharing that and thanks for watching
Great info. Glad you guys get to spend time together. Poor Nick just wants coffee an food.
Thanks Matt. We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Very good information to help us all to be safe thank y'all
Thanks Gary! We are glad you liked it
Dave you was the first one i watch on youtube and you and nick are still my favorite. And you have answer when i wrote to you. That where some years ago i really appriciated that.Keep doing what you do it make me feel good. I WISH YOU AND NICK ALL THE BEST,HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. LARS-ERIK FROM STOCKHOLM SWEDEN.
Fantastic ti hear that Lars! And I feel like if people are taking the time to comment then Ill take time to answer. Thanks for watching
Excellent Information Dave (and Nick). Yet another valuable video to help people get out into the wilderness confidently.
I have said for a long time (and I’m sure I stole it from someone)...
“The more you carry in your mind, the less you carry on your back.”
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it
thanks guys, great to see you all again and see you on the next one! today is my first time trying to camp (4/1 lol) so taking some knowledge I learned over the last few months from you so thank you!!!
Fantastic to hear that! Thanks for watching and stay safe
Great advice as ever Dave 👌 I cancelled a camp in December because the wind picked up, not worth the worry. Thanks again Dave and take 👍 🙂
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Mike. Better safe than sorry. Thanks for watching
Reminded me of some of the woven rope/tarp hammock/storm shelters you made several years ago. Nice job Dave!
Brother I love using rope for pretty much everything! Thanks for watching Dan
Greetings from the Englishman in Germany.
Thank you for that video Dave (& Nick). It was as entertaining as usual but it was an interesting subject for me with some very useful tips. Even when I've just been walking in the forests lately I have been paying more attention to look for "widow makers" & this video has helped a lot. Thanks again & stay safe until next time 👍
Hello Adam and Im glad you liked it. I figure its a good idea to always be aware of whats overhead. Thanks for watching
I just checked above me and see what's hanging. Honestly .. sometimes I don't even think about it.
Thanks for the video brother
My city lot has no trees BUT one lot over and across the street lurks a huge, old tree. My superior geometry skills tell me that my parking spot is in jeopardy.
Often times even us experienced campers forget to check overhead. Thanks for watching Mark
Great ideas Dave 👍. Thanks and God bless y’all 🙏✌️
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too
Dave, Awesome examples of possibilities of what could happen 🤔 definitely worth explaining to keep you safe.. In the Bush.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it brother. It's a very vital subject to the outdoors folks
Great show, very good common sense. But then there are some that are lacking in that area. Every time you and Nick put out a vid we go to the woods and enjoy, employing some of your recommendations. Thank you.
Thanks Sharon, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and stay safe out there
I was camping out on a trout fishin trip in Tellico Plains, Tn. and could have been killed by beavers 🦫. There were no widow makers above or around the camp site so I set up and went to bed. The next morning I walked behind the site to the North River about 50 feet away and next to the river some beavers had eaten halfway through a tree during the night. And it was a big tree !!! 😳. I didn’t know they could eat that much over night. I packed up and went to the ranger station and reported those beavers. They could kill a camper real quick. 8 years before that in the same area , some beavers damned up the river overnight and the river re-routed itself through the campground down from where I was camped. Can you imagine ?? No rain in the forecast and you’re asleep in your tent and you awake to a flood. Beavers can be bad !!!! Enjoyed the video Dave !! Tell Nick to watch out for beavers 🦫 !!!! Seriously !!!
Wow! I never realized they could create so much damage that fast! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
I always enjoy your videos. I really liked this one. these are some great ideas and you demonstrated them which makes the ideas way better. thanks Dave.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it and the others! Thanks for watching
VERY GOOD‼️‼️. Thanks Dave and Nick!!!!
We are glad you liked it and thanks for watching!
Absolute awesome advice and methods for safety. Can’t wait for the next video
Thanks Paul, I'm glad you liked it brother
Great video as always my friends! And the rope idea is wonderful. In Arizona we have microbursts and even the strongest of trees can break its so important to be aware of your camp spot!
Thanks Brother! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Great teamwork, guys! Very important info, Dave. 👍🌲🇨🇦
Thanks Marian, I'm glad you liked it
Whoever suggested this subject was right on par👍 Thanks. I needed to know this too.
26:09 ".. a living tree that has fallen over" ?? Like a newly fallen tree? Seems like I'd be searching for a needle in the forest, but maybe not.
I'm glad you liked it. For some weird reason there's a lot of trees around here that bend over and grows sideways. I just don't know what causes it. Thanks for watching Angela
Appreciate the video as always. This is a good reminder to be aware of this danger!
I'm glad you liked it Andy and thanks for watching
Great to see you guys. I love trees. A lot of great tips here. Natures dead fall, quite literally.Thanks for the video. Nice visit. Stay blessed friends.🐸🍺🔪🔥
Always great to hear from you Johnny and We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I still remember the little shelter you made by weaving the ropes. I think that was one of the first of yours I saw. Honestly sometimes when I can't sleep I will play through your videos just for the sound becaus your voice is very calming.
I love the way you and Nick interact, reminds me of my oldest. He is my snarky obnoxious one and takes after me a whole lot but certainly I was never snarky or obnoxious because I surely was always a delight lol. They keep you on your toes and make you laugh.
Nick takes after his Uncle, not me. Lol. Fantastic to hear you like the videos that much! Take care and thanks for watching
I have wondered about how to spot the not so obvious widow makers and this video has provided several answers, so thank you to your viewer for asking the question and to you David and Nick for the video content. Those 50 feet ropes you carry are very useful especially having the potential to save a life, as you demonstrated the secret is loosely weaving to provide a spring support and you proved it also on camera great job, thank you once again 😎
I'm glad you liked it Mak, always pay attention and what's overhead. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Nick you made my day today. I have had a few mentors in my life in Alaska. I don't know a thing about Georgia. Being safe, keeping your bearings, and living, are things that I find the most important. Thanks guys.
We are always happy to help Brother Steve!
Saved my Friday again!
Over here, I have a selection of mosquito swamp plains, Vancouver Island type heavy brush full of raccoons and skunks or widow-maker Birch and Maple alley exposed to hikers. Every time I want to gather a new hiking stick, the first thing I do is look up and see what might interfere and fall on me.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Youre doing it right, always look up. Thanks for watching
Good one Dave, you could also take 4 or more poles and set up like a tee pee and weave the rope around them and add a tarp to make a barrier and shelter in one.clearings are places trees or branches just haven’t fallen YET!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Ronald and thats a cool idea for a set up! Thanks for watching
Thanks for the great information dave.. could save somebody's life!! All the best to you both 👍👍👍
You are very welcome John and thanks for watching
Thank you for the info, for new campers, important information 👍
You're are very welcome Harold and thanks for watching brother
That’s a great hack with that rope, I never would have thought of that. Good time to bring up this subject with more people getting out in the bush. Their has been so much wind this past month and I have seen lots of trees down and more that look like they are ready to come down. These are one of the dangers that lurk in the bush and good you brought awareness and solutions to it. Nick, I enjoy hearing your comments on the projects also. Another enjoyable video, thanks fellas.
Thanks Alan, I'm glad you liked it. Usually on UA-cam any aspect of safety isn't popular but, this subject really needs more attention. Take care and thanks for watching
Another GREAT video, thank you Dave! This was a super informative and important video.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Thanks Dave and Nick - that was a good video on the problem of widow makers. To be honest I would find a better place and get out of the woods altogether.
We are glad you liked it. Sometimes theres no choice but woods but finding clearings are a great idea. Thanks for watching Mark
My property behind my house is pines with a few hardwoods scattered in between, and whenever there is a strong wind, you'll hear trees and branches crashing down all over the place. That's the main reason why I am not staying out there from time to time to test my gear. It literally rains widow makers out there! The thought has crossed my mind before of rigging up some sort of rope net barrier, but I thought I was kind of crazy for even thinking that would work. Now that you've posted some decent evidence of how it really would work to save your butt, I feel a little better about it. So thanks for that. Hey, BTW. I just want to thank you for the plethora of great videos you've put out over the last what, 11 years?! Even when I can't get out there to build a fire and mess around out in the woods, or am putting together and refining some gear ideas in my head, it's always great to vicariously be out there with you and Nick via your videos. So, a big CHEERS from Powder Springs!
Ah man thats a place to avoid. One thing you might do is set up a rope barrier and leave it. Watch over a week or so and see if it catches anything. Im glad you like the videos and yes, its been 11 years! Thanks for watching Angus
Thanks David! I recently lost a chair to a widow maker. It was thin steel tubing framed, with a vinyl/plastic weaving, and it was just mangled to heck. Just glad I wasn't sitting in it, at the time.
Good thing you wasnt sitting in it! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching David
Another Great video Dave!! I wish I had even a fourth of your camping and wilderness (and knife/machete) knowledge and skills!! 👍
Thanks David, Im glad you liked it. And funny thing, Im still learning myself! Thanks for watching
Dave, you have really taught me something, this go round ! Thank you so much, this may even save my life one day ! God bless you and those you love, not to forget good ol' Nick. Your friend always, take care now ! Later !
Fantastic to hear that Peter and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother
Thanks for the video Dave and Nick. This is some good advice. 👍
You are very welcome Ian and we are glad you liked it brother
Thanks for this awesome video again Dave and Nick! 👍😁
You are very welcome and We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I don't know about the U.S. but in the Uk we have sudden limb drop. Most common in Beech and Oak, it can occur in other large trees. This is when a large and apparently healthy limb suddenly drops. I have seen it in oak a couple of times and it is quite impressive, as several tonnes of hardwood suddenly hits the ground. As far as I know, the cause is a mystery but it occasionally kills people. I do a lot of work in the woods, mainly working with children and the guidelines we follow say don't camp under trees you can't embrace. This is a super-cautious approach and experience tells you when you can ignore it. I tend to set up camp somewhere where there are no large boughs overhanging, that could fall on me, if they did drop. It aids sleep, especially in stormy conditions. Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks for sharing that Jerry and its some good info. Im glad you liked the video and Thanks for watching
Great video brother I honestly think this is one of the most overlooked things people tend to not pay attention to when camping but def very important..god bless you and your family brother and keep the videos coming 💪🏽✌🏽
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Definitely not enough are talking about this. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too
Hey Dave , jef here from aussie land I've. Been out campin in the great bushlands since I was bout 7 now I've started takin my 83 year Old mother to the remote Bush for camping my sis comes along as well , my mum had never been camping in the Bush before
After 5 camping trips l don't call her the picky princess any more ,,she loves it and even gets upset when I go to the camping shops hy my self
Precious moments with family in the Bush cannot be beaten .
Hello Jef and that's fantastic to hear! One can never be too old to enjoy the outdoors. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Hi Dave and Nick good videos good to hear from you Dave
Hello JB and thanks for watching
David a valuable topic also you ax instructions safety is in every aspect enjoying the woods, A special place where life is pure as can be, always expect the unexpected , not being paranoid but just being aware some what lost I think today I now use the elevate bed you have shown but instead of a tarp I use contractor bags inbetween much better on my 70yr old bones I would like to see any thing innovative . Thank you and God Bless
I'm glad you liked it and very well said! Expect the unexpected. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too
As always, learned alot, Pearsons. Sorry for not leaving my usual long winded rant of a comment. I got a lot of work to finish. Enjoyed the video, Dave.
We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Well done lads some people don't think of dead trees and falling limbs when camping outdoors
Thanks Dave. Yep, a lot don't even know this is a hazard out there
Great video David!......so many folks never look up.....i first heard the term "widow maker" from old lumber jack documentaries........take care !!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Every camper and hiker needs to look up! Thanks for watching Brother
Wow! Talk about a timely video-- I was in the woods just yesterday, harvesting fatwood on some land owned by my wife's grandmother, and heard branches rustling. Thought for a second that I'd spooked a deer, but as I looked up in the direction it came from, the sound got increasingly loud, culminating in a heavy THUMP, coming from an area about 30 yards away from me.
A little later I made my way towards it, and found not a limb, nor a top, but an entire large oak, easily 60 feet long, laid over with the remains of the roots exposed. We've had some high winds a couple days before here in northern Louisiana, and yesterday there were some stiff breezes but nothing very strong. Turns out, something - either fungus or insects (there was definitely a bunch of fungus present on the area of the tree which had been in the ground) - had turned the entire root system and lower part of the tree, from the part in the ground to about 5 ft high, to something like sponge cake and punkwood.
This area right next to the tree was a part of the land I've walked on regularly, and I'd never noticed anything wrong with this particular tree, but there was obvious damage from insects and the animals and birds digging into the trunk for them, which might have tipped me off if I'd been more observant.
Very glad I wasn't in that particular area yesterday, though as I said I was within a stone's throw of it. Wish I could post pictures of the tree's roots and the hole in the ground where the spongy roots were left! Pretty amazing sight to see.
Thanks for sharing that! Just goes to prove how damage can be hidden. Often times it's best to just try and camp near smaller trees. Take care and thanks for watching
I remember the older video too. It was round about that other video you showed scaling the trees to put your shelter in the trees.
You're right! And you have a good memory! Thanks for watching Wade
Very Impressed With This Topic, Look Up Way Up Thanks Friends. ATB T God Bless
Thanks Terry! We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
Thank You so much Dave, I remember your earlier video on this subject and you've done fantastic here to expand on it with ideas right from nature Herself! As Always Pal Well Done & Blessings your way with Our Thanks to Nick as well. ... Mike.
Thanks Brother Mike! We are glad you liked it and thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 1.000% Welcome Old Friend!
Love this video,learned a lot good work 👍
Greetings from Europe
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
DAVE,another great video!!! I just wish people will lesson to the video, because I do believe this video will really HELP!!!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Michael! Oh yes, this is very vital info! Thanks for watching
A couple large cargo nets are good too, one could be used somewhat like a hammock, and the other could be used above you to protect from falling branches and to store your excess gear.
Now that's a good idea!
Living in Thousand Oaks, We don’t throw ridge lines 40’ + or camp under them. Even a healthy looking tree can have a branch snap off or the entire tree uproot. Chris had one during El Nino take out his staircase and another one five cars AND the mailboxes. His cat went nuts clawing his leg and screaming. Chris pulled him off five times and was late for work. Then the entire building shuddered and his neighbors bedroom walk and the staircase were destroyed.
We use hiking staffs. His is cut exactly for those polish shelter capes and our oilskin tarp for a plowpoint.
Amanda
I'm seen some real scary branches and trees fall. Nothing is foolproof but anything that slows them down has to help. I love those capes. Thanks for watching Amanda
great advise Dave
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Michael
Mule Tape has so so many uses !!!
Absolutely!
G'day Dave, Nick, valuable vid guys, our hardwood species, (eucalyptus in particular), are notorious for dropping large branches.
Gotta be careful in wetlands too, I've seen examples where they looked healthy enough but the roots have rotted out to the point where the whole tree just topples over under its own weight. It is difficult to assess, best I can suggest is be wary of big fellas not native to the particular area. Cheers Duke.
Hello Duke! thanks for sharing that and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Good video, Thanks Dave and Nick.
Thanks Josh, we are glad you liked it
Hi Nick! Thanks for putting out a new video. I was thinking about you guys all day yesterday. OK. Now I am going to watch the video...more news at 11.
Good morning Steve! We hope you like the video brother
Video is great! I'm living in Australia, where we have a lot of hard wood trees like gum trees which kill a lot of people and families every year hear. Thanks so much for making a video like this, can you revisit this at a later date with any new ideas would be most helpful. Andrew from Australia.
Thanks Andrew! I'm glad you liked it. If I can think of any more helpful tips against widow makers I'll definitely make an updated video. Thanks for watching my friend
Great video man "Good to know when I'm camping" I was out Coon hunting years ago and when your coon hunting your on the move you just don't have time to look up until your dogs on a tree well about 2-3am this one time I had a monster branch come down and just about took 2 of us out Yeah some of them big one's hit you it's game over anything to stop are slow down them trees at night from hitting you while your sleeping is a Big plus But when I'm camping I always go before dark to set up Thanks for sharing
Thanks Rodney, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing that. Believe it or not I hear of a guy losing a blue tick to a falling tree once. Thanks for watching brother
Video request: You and Nick doing a one legged tap dance….😉😘🤪🤪🤣🤣 Excellent information, guys. The rope trick is a good one. ✌️
Lol! We'll add that one to the video list. Thanks for watching my friend
Well worth the time for the extra protection...
Thanks Brother Chuck
That was entertaining as well as educational. Thanks.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
I've played this video twice as I'm working and going to play it again.
Fantastic to hear that!
Hello Dave, and Nick. Good video, it's my opinion a lot of people don't pay attention to what's over their head, so this knowledge should be very helpful for them. looks like you got up pretty early to upload this video, thanks Dave. it was fun to watch. see you on the next one buddy. 07
Hello Brother and we are glad you liked it! Hopefully folks will remember to look overhead for hazards like this. Take care and thanks for watching
Great video David and Nick, learned that doing storm duty for tree service in Alabama, hope alot watch this video, if they go camping or hiking
Sounds great George! I do hope more watch this video. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching