People seem to rush to their site to camp and this is a great video to show that just taking a few minutes during your walk to your spot you can gather what's needed to make some wonderful cordage or have projects to do while around the campfire later. Great vid Krik. :)
Louise Florida I completely agree. There's so much to be witnessed along the trail. I don't like to hike long distances very often. I'd rather stroll through the forest, observing what's around me. To each their own. -Krik
It might be worth trying to scrape off the outer bark with the spine of your knife while the bark is still on the log. It sometimes works much quicker.
I just thought that and searched the comments for someone with a like-mind, found it on my first comment. My only concern was that the knife might break up some of the fibers and damage them; making them less effective as cordage, but as fire tinder, it'd be fine.
Outsider I would imagine so. But I haven't tried it simply because I haven't been around other materials. Try it out and let me know? Thanks for watching. -Krik
0:49. Thank you *so* much for leaving that in. Aside form that, cool technique. I just might try this. My big technique is to roughly fold up a chunk of cedar bark, then wring it , roll it and generally beat it into a soft fuzz for use. Not sure if that's the best technique, but it's worked so far. Always on the lookout for something better, though.
Raindance Bushcraft I think your technique is spot on. I just didn't take my time in this video. I guess part of learning a material intimately is knowing what's "enough", and vice versa. But what technique are you specifically talking about? We rarely shoot multiple takes, so of course it was staying. -Krik
BlackOwlOutdoors Oh, I mean turning the bark into a cord like that. The issue with my habit of folding up cedar bark is that I'll never be able to get it into such a space-saving form. I'm definitely going to try that out. There's lots of poplar around up here.
Raindance Bushcraft Yea, I started doing this as a way to store it in my fire kit. But most times, I just find it on the ground and do some variations of your mentioned processing process. Whew.
They shed their branches a lot, so there's plenty on the ground. The trees themselves grow very straight. And in the winter, you can see their fruit still on the ends of branches in the crown.
just wondering...what neck of the eastern woodlands are you?Im way down south in GA we dont have a lot of tulip poplar,do you know another tree with good fire tinder other than cedar
Bubba Bushcraft No, I don't. Tulip poplar and cedar are the most common ones I hear from folks. Are you subbed to any channels that are in your neck of the woods? -Krik
I am subbed to several,but most are hunting and trapping type channels,do you know of any bush craft type channels down south?Oh and how is the rock slanging going?
Bubba Bushcraft iHatchetJack is in Georgia too I believe but his channel hasn't been too active lately. or should i say as active as it had been. - stony
Awesome instructional video!
Really enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to make it.
Mike
***** You're welcome Mike. Thanks for watching. -Krik
Hey Krik. Just wanted to say I enjoy the effort y'all put into the videos and the attention to the comments.
Blazer Well thanks for your support. Without viewers, this wouldn't be possible. -Krik
People seem to rush to their site to camp and this is a great video to show that just taking a few minutes during your walk to your spot you can gather what's needed to make some wonderful cordage or have projects to do while around the campfire later.
Great vid Krik. :)
Louise Florida I completely agree. There's so much to be witnessed along the trail. I don't like to hike long distances very often. I'd rather stroll through the forest, observing what's around me. To each their own. -Krik
Thank you for the instruction but also for the high quality video! Very professional.
muusicman100 Thank you for watching!
Now I need to learn how to identify tulip poplar trees here in the South. Another good video, guys.
Dan White Maybe this will help - Winter Tinder - Tulip Tree Bark
As always... Fantastic video. Always looking for new ways to add to my fire starting know how, going to try this one out tonight.
Randy Bear Cool. Let me know how it works for you. Thanks for watching. -Krik
Great instructional video. Can't wait to try it with local cotton wood inner bark. Thanks!
David Chouiniere Awesome! Let me know how it goes? I haven't had access to cottonwoods since I left California. -Krik
Tinder Cordage, ...i like this idea very much. Thanks for showing. ATB Sepp
Waldhandwerk You're welcome. I thought it was kind of cool to combine the two. Thanks for watching. -Krik
great. always looking for new ideas for tinder
that was amazing! is there a type of bark that works?
It might be worth trying to scrape off the outer bark with the spine of your knife while the bark is still on the log. It sometimes works much quicker.
I just thought that and searched the comments for someone with a like-mind, found it on my first comment. My only concern was that the knife might break up some of the fibers and damage them; making them less effective as cordage, but as fire tinder, it'd be fine.
Great video guys what camp chair are using
BeatrCoupe The company is Byer of Maine. I will be doing on video on it soon. I've been testing it for the past few months. -Krik
Nice wrapping technique. I'll have to try this. Also, your camera moves are really really smooth, are you using some kind of slider? Nicely done!
***** No slider. My brother just has crazy skills.... -Krik
Nice and compact transportable tinder. very usefull. does this work with other than poplar bark? (in case of low access)
Outsider I would imagine so. But I haven't tried it simply because I haven't been around other materials. Try it out and let me know? Thanks for watching. -Krik
Looks like a fun afternoon. Where did you learn this?
Which part?
0:49. Thank you *so* much for leaving that in. Aside form that, cool technique. I just might try this. My big technique is to roughly fold up a chunk of cedar bark, then wring it , roll it and generally beat it into a soft fuzz for use. Not sure if that's the best technique, but it's worked so far. Always on the lookout for something better, though.
Raindance Bushcraft I think your technique is spot on. I just didn't take my time in this video. I guess part of learning a material intimately is knowing what's "enough", and vice versa. But what technique are you specifically talking about? We rarely shoot multiple takes, so of course it was staying. -Krik
BlackOwlOutdoors
Oh, I mean turning the bark into a cord like that. The issue with my habit of folding up cedar bark is that I'll never be able to get it into such a space-saving form. I'm definitely going to try that out. There's lots of poplar around up here.
Raindance Bushcraft Yea, I started doing this as a way to store it in my fire kit. But most times, I just find it on the ground and do some variations of your mentioned processing process. Whew.
Im a new subscriber and you guys make awesome helpful videos! Working on the giveaway video.
Johnny Bernal Welcome! That's so great you'll be entering the contest. Can't wait to see what you come up with. -Krik
nice!
Breaking out the yinz! Your Pennsyl-tucky is showing LOL
Is there any good tips on how to find the wood?
They shed their branches a lot, so there's plenty on the ground. The trees themselves grow very straight. And in the winter, you can see their fruit still on the ends of branches in the crown.
thanks!
What kind of shoes are you wearing?
the3amigoz The company is Asolo. I don't remember the model name. -Krik
just wondering...what neck of the eastern woodlands are you?Im way down south in GA we dont have a lot of tulip poplar,do you know another tree with good fire tinder other than cedar
we dont have much birch at all either
Bubba Bushcraft we are located in south central Pennsylvania. - stony
Bubba Bushcraft No, I don't. Tulip poplar and cedar are the most common ones I hear from folks. Are you subbed to any channels that are in your neck of the woods? -Krik
I am subbed to several,but most are hunting and trapping type channels,do you know of any bush craft type channels down south?Oh and how is the rock slanging going?
Bubba Bushcraft iHatchetJack is in Georgia too I believe but his channel hasn't been too active lately. or should i say as active as it had been. - stony
what's the story behind the " turtles" bit