Awesome tip phreshayr. Hard to believe the number of unique and highly useful tips you've been producing that I haven't seen yet . . . and I've been looking for past year or two. You lived a blessed childhood my friend to learn such wisdom and experience.
2nd time I watched this vud, as I saw someone else with their idea of drying boots. Thanks for sharing! That is the most unique fireplace set ups I have ever seen, WAY COOL!
I have been hunting elk deer and bear in horrible wet conditions for years and never thought of this. So simple yet brilliant, like most solutions. Yet another lesson learned, blessings in Christ Lonny!
Definitely using this tip. No matter what time of the year it is my boots are always wet when I venture thru the Adirondack mtns. This past Valentines day weekend I was going to sleep with temps of 15 below. Had to pound my boots with a large rock in the morning just to get them to flex a little. Thank goodness for the power of wool socks. Keeps you warm dry or wet.
well thats the first time i have ever seen the hot rock in the boot idea . i think that will come in handy my son is forever getting hit boots wet when camping . will be sure to give this a try . thanks
The rock idea is great;but,I am fascinated by your fire/stove-top set-up. I will search your vids for a demo on the set-up.If there is no demo on the raised fire pit,would you produce one?..I will be checking it out. Your tips and video productions are well appreciated here.Thanks Mr.Freshair.
Lonny you are the man! I am new to bushcraft I have seen several bushcraft vids on youtube but yours are truly authentic!! thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I am watching every one of your videos because even when I think by the title its not going to be as insightful as your other vids I learn something yet again WOW you rock!
Wow! I love your channel and have in past years watched it often. By sheer coincidence while searching UA-cam for trying boots I find an 11 year old video. I instantly recognized the voice.! Now I’m super curious about all your original videos and I have a new mission to watch them all. I sure hope one day you return and make some more. I see you are out on break or may have retired and I hope you and connie are enjoying the wonderful Alaska
After doing the video channel for 12 years now we have reached a time in our lives where producing another video just is not the priority it used to be, especially when we consider all the work that it requires. I do miss the interactions with the viewers however. I feel like we have come to have good friends all over the globe through these videos. In the future we may or may not upload new videos. Will just have to see how the Lord leads us.
@phreshayr Hey Lonnie, I keep forgetting to ask you about your camera. I wondered what camera you are using for these videos. You have the clearest videos on UA-cam and it can't just be because of where you are shooting. I also wonder what editing program you use, if anything. I'm a newbie and I dig your style. Thanks again.
Great tip. I guess if you forget to take the rock out in the morning, you might get a surprise stubbed toe. But on the positive side, your injured toe will be warm and toasty :).
I sub'd a while ago--luv your vids bro. I will have to try your larger rock method. Seem a good way to have warm boots in the morning--not just for drying out.
Lonnie is that an elevated camp fire ????? I looked for the video of how-to, but couldn't find one on your site...... Could you show us how that's done ???? Jim...
Coalcracker Bushcraft also shows a way how to suspend your boots upside down on two sticks in the ground, a straight stick to go inside the boot, and a Y-fork to support the toe as it sits suspended near the fire. It might be interesting to see both techniques used, boiled rocks first, then air-dry for the last bit of effort. Here's the link if anyone's interested in seeing his video tips on dealing with wet boots: ua-cam.com/video/6BntOuYE7AU/v-deo.html
My water bottles are all too tall to place in the boot bottom and if left in the vertical section of the boot, it would somewhat block the free circulation of air movement that is so urgently required for quick drying of the boots.
If you somehow lost a boot, and no animal hide was available, could you make a boot out of like birch bark or other natural material? That might even make for a nice video.
Yes shoes were made traditionally out of birch bark in some Northern countries. I am and have been actively seeking information on how this was done but don't have much info yet. I was just recently engaged in correspondence with a Finnish resident on this very subject. I do know that the bark was in strips and that the shoes were woven. If and when I do learn how it was done, I will certainly pass the info on in a video.
Danners used to be great boots based on my personal experience of owning several pair many years ago. They may still be great boots but I do not have current experience with that brand to personally verify. However they are not the type of boot that i currently favor.
I'm dying for some more videos, I love them! I hope all is well and that life is treating you good. God bless.
Awesome tip phreshayr. Hard to believe the number of unique and highly useful tips you've been producing that I haven't seen yet . . . and I've been looking for past year or two. You lived a blessed childhood my friend to learn such wisdom and experience.
2nd time I watched this vud, as I saw someone else with their idea of drying boots. Thanks for sharing! That is the most unique fireplace set ups I have ever seen, WAY COOL!
I have been hunting elk deer and bear in horrible wet conditions for years and never thought of this. So simple yet brilliant, like most solutions. Yet another lesson learned, blessings in Christ Lonny!
Nice tip on the boot drying and the hot water bottle for staying warm. Thanks
Definitely using this tip. No matter what time of the year it is my boots are always wet when I venture thru the Adirondack mtns. This past Valentines day weekend I was going to sleep with temps of 15 below. Had to pound my boots with a large rock in the morning just to get them to flex a little. Thank goodness for the power of wool socks. Keeps you warm dry or wet.
Another ADK'r watchin Lonnie, been a couple of us here
well thats the first time i have ever seen the hot rock in the boot idea .
i think that will come in handy my son is forever getting hit boots wet when camping .
will be sure to give this a try . thanks
That’s a brilliant tip I love the campfire that’s suspended so it does t mark the ground. Brilliant 😊
The rock idea is great;but,I am fascinated by your fire/stove-top set-up.
I will search your vids for a demo on the set-up.If there is no demo on the raised fire pit,would you produce one?..I will be checking it out.
Your tips and video productions are well appreciated here.Thanks Mr.Freshair.
Lonny you are the man! I am new to bushcraft I have seen several bushcraft vids on youtube but yours are truly authentic!! thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I am watching every one of your videos because even when I think by the title its not going to be as insightful as your other vids I learn something yet again WOW you rock!
David Sponseller Thank you very much David for those encouraging words. Glad you are learning from the videos.
Wow! I love your channel and have in past years watched it often. By sheer coincidence while searching UA-cam for trying boots I find an 11 year old video. I instantly recognized the voice.! Now I’m super curious about all your original videos and I have a new mission to watch them all. I sure hope one day you return and make some more. I see you are out on break or may have retired and I hope you and connie are enjoying the wonderful Alaska
After doing the video channel for 12 years now we have reached a time in our lives where producing another video just is not the priority it used to be, especially when we consider all the work that it requires. I do miss the interactions with the viewers however. I feel like we have come to have good friends all over the globe through these videos. In the future we may or may not upload new videos. Will just have to see how the Lord leads us.
Another great video showing old school means to accomplish simple tasks forgotten, or never learned, by many!
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cool tip,,with my steel canteen I have a natural cordage weave jacket for when I use as a hot water bottle,,all the best and a happy Xmas!
@BigTVideos Your the one who got me rethinking the whole thing, thank you brother.
I love the table top fire you made and the boot tip is great! ^_^
This beats standing guard while your boots are next to a big fire.I am educated once again.
great tips thanks for sharing i love the fire you made also iv seen the vid for it a while back now ty best wishes hardy
You are amazing, friend. I love all of your videos
Really good tips. Virginia will love the water-bottle-sleeping- bag heater (she's always too cold.)
Thanks,
Clark & Virginia
Virginia beach Virginia or a human?
Human, wife.
Virginia Bradley okay.
Great tips and tricks lonnie
Great tips, perfect! Thanks a lot, my friend. Have a good Day, Sepp
Great tip, I will remember that. Long ago I put my boots by the fire to dry. Later I had pixie boots, the toes had curled up, and hardened that way.
Those tips are very useful, thanks for the vid.
Great tips again - thanks for teaching me sth new all the time!
Tim
Two brilliant tips in one video! Thanks for posting it. :)
A great tip my friend. Very nicely done. :)
Awesome tips! Thank Lonnie!
To je efektivní sušení boty díky.
Thanks for the tips Lonny
@phreshayr Hey Lonnie, I keep forgetting to ask you about your camera. I wondered what camera you are using for these videos. You have the clearest videos on UA-cam and it can't just be because of where you are shooting. I also wonder what editing program you use, if anything. I'm a newbie and I dig your style. Thanks again.
That is pretty nifty. Thank you for the information
Excellent ideas !
two good tips. nice simple vid thanks
Nice tip, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the tip! Now all I have to do is buy a pair of boots since I'm in the learning and equipping stage.
Hi! Very nice tips thanks.
Much obliged - thanks for sharing, sir! Great job.
didnt eve think about that with the stainless steak water bottle. I wont have to stock up on hand warmera anymore. Awesome!
another good one Lonnie, thanks, pete
Nice tips
Top tips, thank you.
I learned something new today. thanks
Good tip!
Thanks for the trip
Great tip. I guess if you forget to take the rock out in the morning, you might get a surprise stubbed toe. But on the positive side, your injured toe will be warm and toasty :).
Great tip! Thank you for sharing!
Mr. Tettnanger
great tip, thanks
I sub'd a while ago--luv your vids bro. I will have to try your larger rock method. Seem a good way to have warm boots in the morning--not just for drying out.
Good tip mate. Cheers
great ideas thanks man.
Great tip man, thanks!
Great stuff! Keep it up! See ya at BCUSA!
Great idea, your videos are starting to make me feel really stupid haha....I wouldnt have thought of that at all. Thanks for sharing.
cool tips bud like it thanks
great tips
Lonnie is that an elevated camp fire ????? I looked for the video of how-to, but couldn't find one on your site...... Could you show us how that's done ???? Jim...
awesome idea thanks.
hehehehe you need a cotton sock or you need a woolen sock,,,,, but im goin to use a bandana. luv it
where did you get that aluminum water bottle at ? wal-mart doesn't have it in my area.
good tips
Brilliant!
Great stuff my friend! Thanks for sharing:o)
Rob
Lonnie, great video and tip as always, but you buried the headline. Man Builds Elevated Fire!
Excellent
Brilliant.
this tip will work at home as well as out in the woods. thanks from my cold wet toes.
Awesome..!
Thanks
Coalcracker Bushcraft also shows a way how to suspend your boots upside down on two sticks in the ground, a straight stick to go inside the boot, and a Y-fork to support the toe as it sits suspended near the fire. It might be interesting to see both techniques used, boiled rocks first, then air-dry for the last bit of effort. Here's the link if anyone's interested in seeing his video tips on dealing with wet boots: ua-cam.com/video/6BntOuYE7AU/v-deo.html
I checked out the video and I really enjoyed it. The video had some good solid advice. Thanks for sharing the link.
Heat will ruin glue, and wax, and the leather itself if the heat is to intense. Use only mild heat on leather.
Looked like you were making stone soup!
You can do the water bottle in your boot.
My water bottles are all too tall to place in the boot bottom and if left in the vertical section of the boot, it would somewhat block the free circulation of air movement that is so urgently required for quick drying of the boots.
Bear cub at 0:01!
nice.
regards
streetartist
If you somehow lost a boot, and no animal hide was available, could you make a boot out of like birch bark or other natural material? That might even make for a nice video.
Yes shoes were made traditionally out of birch bark in some Northern countries. I am and have been actively seeking information on how this was done but don't have much info yet. I was just recently engaged in correspondence with a Finnish resident on this very subject. I do know that the bark was in strips and that the shoes were woven. If and when I do learn how it was done, I will certainly pass the info on in a video.
***** I look forward to seeing that,
Check out , Stone soup story for children.
Check out Stone soup a story for children.
Here’s a little tip: pick up yourself some Danner’s and steer clear of Irish Setters, they are worthless.
Danners used to be great boots based on my personal experience of owning several pair many years ago. They may still be great boots but I do not have current experience with that brand to personally verify. However they are not the type of boot that i currently favor.