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  • Here are 10 bushcraft tips and survival skills that might just help you on your wilderness camping trips. From fishing for food, to tips on knife sharpening, paracord and more bushcraft skills.
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  • @TAOutdoors
    @TAOutdoors  Рік тому +43

    Just to let you know - We’ve gone 4K!! Finally upgraded the camera gear after many years! So be sure to switch your settings to 4K and enjoy! Watch more Bushcraft & Survival tips here: ua-cam.com/play/PLxnadpeGdTxAJy5_f_-6cjrAnuWRwUf8M.html
    Cheers for watching folks!
    - Mike

    • @masuterukasu
      @masuterukasu Рік тому

      I'am on phone, so no 4k for me, but i don't need it

    • @mobiousenigma
      @mobiousenigma Рік тому

      survival is highly dependent on location and season. knowing how not to freeze at the poles is not of much use at the equator. in general stay dry stay warm stay fueled covers it . knowledge is the key eating poisonous animals or plants dosnt make survival easier . fire if you dont bring it with you you need to know how to make it. shelter is the same as fire. food is the same as fire and shelter . lastly if you dont know where you are you cant know where you want to be or where that is . every day carry the tools you need for survival as you never know when it will become survival time. thanks for the videos

    • @koudacyen
      @koudacyen Рік тому

      How about making a stone knife?
      A glass knife from beach sand on the beach?
      A primitive tool set made by hand?
      How to make and use a tree tap?
      Prill knife build?
      From survival to comfortable living
      (No metal tools).
      How to find natural paint?
      How to dye your hair from natural resources? Berries? Limestone?
      Natural uses of human poo and urine in the wild?
      How to make bone tools?

    • @mobiousenigma
      @mobiousenigma Рік тому

      @@koudacyen obsidian was knapped and its far easier to find that than to produce glass from beach sand. having said that the man is literally in the heart of flint knapping locations world wide so at least ask for flint lol but it is a skill and requires practice to produce usable results phil harding is a better bet for that skill set . primitave tools made by hand...hammer club lever infernal combustion engine you would have to narrow that one down just a little lol. but if you want a quick and dirty sharp edge heat a river rock to near 1000c and drop it into water if it shatters you should have lots of sharp edged pieces with rounded backs.

    • @Foreskin-Bandit
      @Foreskin-Bandit Рік тому

      How do I start doing this? I've always wanted to go into the woods, but lacked the needed skills and experience. How do I start getting into hiking and camping?

  • @joegoddard9661
    @joegoddard9661 Рік тому +56

    The bag strap paracord is actually really useful, always hanging my pack up by that strap on trees and that’d certainly stop the handle getting as shredded aswell

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 Рік тому +29

    I find it interesting that you are one of the few people who talk about being able to sharpen your knife in the woods. I carry a small mill file, medium grit on one side, fine on the other, and a diamond sharpening rod. Keeps things nice and sharp.

  • @kermitthepog7063
    @kermitthepog7063 Рік тому +20

    Hiya, sorry I keep saying this but I'd love to see you do a limited budget overnighter! Or one using only items from the middle isle of lidl or aldi!

  • @bryanpulling7932
    @bryanpulling7932 Рік тому +17

    That was a cool trick for making an emergency whistle! I just happened to have a bottle cap on the table next to me and tried it and it really works! Thanks Mike, cheers

    • @donalddicorcia2433
      @donalddicorcia2433 Рік тому

      I keep an empty .22 lr case in my kit for the same purpose but the acorn cap is a great “made from the environment” option!

    • @richardtrowell8812
      @richardtrowell8812 Рік тому

      You can also use a blade of grass between your two thumbs. A little tension and the gap allows air to pass on either side of the blade of grass. My father taught us that when we were young.

  • @fearthehoneybadger
    @fearthehoneybadger Рік тому +152

    I make my pillow by stuffing my sleeping bag sack with clothes.

    • @Rack47
      @Rack47 Рік тому +14

      That's an extremely good idea! Will definitely do that next time. Cheeers

    • @davidchester429
      @davidchester429 Рік тому +7

      How have I never thought of that? Simple but genius

    • @davehumpleby3440
      @davehumpleby3440 Рік тому +5

      Same here. Much cleaner, faster and less faff than collecting leaves.

    • @suqma
      @suqma Рік тому +5

      also do that
      btw you can whistle on the thin label wrapper around plastic bottles
      stretch it between two fingers over a short distance and blow on it with your mouth rested on the fingers
      loud as hell and rly easy

    • @Koffling
      @Koffling Рік тому +2

      Works great. I can recommend a piece of cloth to go over the sack as a final layer. While really comfy and flexible, the sack can get quite damp in cold and humid environmemts, so some sort of fabric on the outside is a quick fix.

  • @modernhereticnw
    @modernhereticnw Рік тому +12

    I’m really digging these concise tip videos!

  • @condor1961
    @condor1961 Рік тому +22

    Great video Mike, it's really interesting the things that you can do while out in the countryside. 😊

  • @thothtahuti5509
    @thothtahuti5509 Рік тому +8

    Still loving your content! years later you still teach me at least 1 thing EVERY video, much love from New Zealand

  • @stefanb4375
    @stefanb4375 11 місяців тому +1

    You can definitely see the connection in the use of the whetstone to the first aid kit😉

  • @saanandkashyap7116
    @saanandkashyap7116 Рік тому +5

    I'm definitely using these tips TA Outdoors

  • @There4Stand
    @There4Stand Рік тому +5

    Love your channel. You are a resourceful man with many talents. I've already incorporated your use of Paracord, a radiant heat source to add to my pillow, I use my clothes in a stuff sack as well. And I will give your fishing setup a try - super good stuff!! Thank you 😎
    Dry bags are also good to collect rain water off your tarp, should fresh water be a distance away. I let it rain awhile to clean the tarp and then filter the water prior to drinking it.
    The Sea to Summit shower is really just a dry sack with a spray head attached to the bottom 🤓
    If I'm near a water source, I'll store perishable food in it, build a rock enclosure around it with some water flowing through, tether the dry bag and this will keep the food cool and dry.

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 Рік тому +6

    Personally loved this video. So many useful tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @jms_wttrs9228
    @jms_wttrs9228 Рік тому +3

    Cargo pockets are a good thing. Just remember, any extended period of time walking, and whatever you have in that pocket is rubbing against the outside of the thigh. Keep the contents to a minimal (as flat as possible) to avoid the skin abrasions.

  • @wickeddubz
    @wickeddubz Рік тому +8

    I got myself dyneema cord as well as other ropes and cordage types. Dyneema is unreal. It floats in the water, 4mm cord can hold more than a 1300 kg, high resistance to rubbing. Used in yachting and for stunts. Worth to have at least 10-20m.

    • @MB-jg4tr
      @MB-jg4tr Рік тому +4

      Dyneema is static and doesn't stretch, it's highly abrasion resistant, and difficult to cut, but it has a very low melting point and is very susceptible to heat and fire. Just things to keep in mind.

    • @suqma
      @suqma Рік тому +2

      yeah it's also crazy good for bow strings

    • @brookeggleston9314
      @brookeggleston9314 Рік тому

      Snap weight??

  • @Aventure_Tourist
    @Aventure_Tourist Рік тому +24

    Great video. I always learn something useful from these trips that I can try. Good close-up shots, definitely honing the director's skills. I myself have recently started making videos about my adventures, of course, this cannot be compared with your work yet, but I am moving very quickly towards this. 🌙👍

    • @kingrafa3938
      @kingrafa3938 Рік тому +2

      I always read this same comment in every channel that I subscribed 😂

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  Рік тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @batuhaninalkac9418
    @batuhaninalkac9418 Рік тому +1

    Love this series

  • @UltimatelyEverything
    @UltimatelyEverything Рік тому +1

    It's always good to know and learn survival tips because you never know when you'll need them.

  • @guus6541
    @guus6541 Рік тому +4

    Love these vids Mike!

  • @dawgchain
    @dawgchain Рік тому +5

    I would love to see a 10-list in rope/cord uses.

  • @victorpigeon5160
    @victorpigeon5160 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the great video!

  • @mattbrown5511
    @mattbrown5511 Рік тому +3

    Trotlines and "yo-yo" devices for fishing are musts for me to have if I'm going out for more than a few days. The handline is a great idea. I wrap fire core paracord around everything except my shoulder pads for extra fire building in bad weather conditions. Just a few thoughts for your other viewers. Be well and many fires friend.

  • @eriktaylor5704
    @eriktaylor5704 Рік тому

    Love the pillow tip. Simple and effective.

  • @Keelsman
    @Keelsman Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @schonbeardwildmark
    @schonbeardwildmark Рік тому

    Great job Mike! Always useful!

  • @doozerakapuckfutin
    @doozerakapuckfutin Рік тому

    Thank you Mike .

  • @flintstriker6944
    @flintstriker6944 Рік тому

    Thank you for all the work that we see going into your videos, it keeps us coming back!

  • @loren7114
    @loren7114 Рік тому +2

    Amazing stuff, love to learn things like this

  • @sherabpereira382
    @sherabpereira382 Рік тому

    One of the best survival tips is: learn how to whistle without the help of fingers, what if you cannot use your hands and really need to call for help?. Nice video mate, I love your content.

  • @Da-milk-man
    @Da-milk-man Рік тому

    Thanks man!

  • @karlhunakonahollis
    @karlhunakonahollis Рік тому

    Sending love and light ❤

  • @AlexiesWoodworkingBushcraft
    @AlexiesWoodworkingBushcraft Рік тому +2

    Nice I'm a fan of the outdoors myself looking forward to more survival videos

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 Рік тому +4

    Very helpful and informative video Mike 👍

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 Рік тому +1

    Thank you , Mike .
    Ever the teacher , 🙂 .
    🐺

  • @BraxxJuventa
    @BraxxJuventa Рік тому

    Thanks Mike! 👍😁

  • @jeanhebert2130
    @jeanhebert2130 Рік тому

    Excellent merci

  • @donnagagne3813
    @donnagagne3813 Рік тому

    I learned something new today. Thank you

  • @Lazarus-aap
    @Lazarus-aap Рік тому +2

    I always pick up a few chestnuts if I come across any. I have never roasted them before but I will be sure to do so next time. I personally never had any trouble eating them raw, but I have a rather strong stomach

  • @gregrowan843
    @gregrowan843 Рік тому

    always a fan of the information side of these videos but I definitely cannot wait for some more winter camping videos

  • @Jb11402
    @Jb11402 Рік тому

    Love your videos

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 Рік тому

    Excellent tips 👌

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz Рік тому +4

    Good stuff for your type of area. I'd love to see someone who does that sort of thing for desert areas. I found one but haven't found more and it was a different desert. Yes, first aid kits and a whistle should be accessible at all times. it's easy to think of places to attach a whistle after you think about perhaps falling down a steep incline or whatever. Love your idea of extra paracord on the outside of the pack too. Perhaps a plastic bag recycled to use for any rubbish. I love your videos.

  • @stealth280
    @stealth280 11 місяців тому

    These high quality videos are soo satisfying thank you!

  • @exploration_zone
    @exploration_zone 11 місяців тому

    YESS, GREATTTTT INFO ❤

  • @domenicnapolitano3679
    @domenicnapolitano3679 Рік тому

    great tips great job many thanks

  • @herbertbentele2920
    @herbertbentele2920 Рік тому +1

    Rather than the bag wit the reflective shield and the leaves, try the inner of a 5 liter wine carton. It is strong, blow it halve up and it's a a pillow or cusion to sit on. You can pop out the valve, fill it with water, put back the valve and you have a very lightweight and very small water container that golds 5 liters of water. You can blow it up and wave it in the air as a signaling devise, much more effective than a mirror, because it reflects in all directions.

  • @elsandwich7481
    @elsandwich7481 Рік тому +2

    I really wish I could find some acorns in my area but the squreals got to them first, we also didnt have many to begin with because of a snow storm in may. Most of the time here in Oregon the acorns are everywhere.

  • @bjaminf113
    @bjaminf113 Рік тому

    Acorn whistle is awesome 👌

  • @StortebeckerSF
    @StortebeckerSF Рік тому +1

    Instead of a proper rainfly for my hammock, i instead carry a heavy duty tarp, big enough to cover my hammock and keep me dry in the rain, but also has many other uses that a normal rainfly wont.
    An old altoids tin can be turned into a char box, and can keep tinder try, just load it with small wood chunk, poke a 1/4" hole on the top and toss it in the fire.
    If you rip your pant legs, turn them into shorts, and use the remaining leg portions to create storage bags, tie off one end with paracord and flip it inside out, paracord at the other end to tie to your pack.
    Another great video, always learn new stuff

    • @brookeggleston9314
      @brookeggleston9314 Рік тому +1

      Sorry, but a 1/4" hole in a char box is *way* too big! A 1/16" is more like it, and possibly 1/32" is closer to reality!

  • @paulevans1363
    @paulevans1363 Рік тому

    Great tips Mike cheers

  • @forendetta8164
    @forendetta8164 Рік тому

    Woww good job, thank for video.

  • @KettleCamping
    @KettleCamping Рік тому

    Great tips! Thank you! 👍

  • @canaldesbravador2473
    @canaldesbravador2473 Рік тому +1

    Parabéns

  • @timhayes45
    @timhayes45 Рік тому

    Great tips, thanks for sharing.

  • @DinExperienta
    @DinExperienta Рік тому

    Amazing. Good info. Many thanks

  • @garrymobey912
    @garrymobey912 Рік тому

    I think I’m in love with you, brilliant comprehensive video

  • @awesomeexplosion3852
    @awesomeexplosion3852 Рік тому +1

    I live in Australia, and there is a type of gum nut that is identical, if not better to the whistling technique with the acorn

  • @isvaraov
    @isvaraov Рік тому

    The leather wood thing i think is very important for finish sharpening. This helps a lot, thnaks.

  • @ArielleViking
    @ArielleViking Рік тому

    Great tips as always Mike. 👍

  • @Nicolas.Keller
    @Nicolas.Keller Рік тому

    This tricks are very useful!

  • @freddyoutdoors
    @freddyoutdoors Рік тому

    Ace tips cheers Mike

  • @ruslyapril
    @ruslyapril Рік тому

    Learning from this channel and this video, so happy and serene.. 🔥🔥

  • @charlestipton9709
    @charlestipton9709 Рік тому

    as always great video

  • @Sciayam
    @Sciayam Рік тому +1

    Fine tips in there, I mostly liked the one on drying grass by bodyheat - it is underrated how good the body is to dry stuff

  • @i_am_a_freespirit
    @i_am_a_freespirit Рік тому

    Good video thank you

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 Рік тому

    That bottle cap fishing lure is GENIUS 👍😆

  • @sadfacts7751
    @sadfacts7751 Рік тому

    Excellent channel. Learned lots thanks 👍🏻

  • @jamesbrownmiller808
    @jamesbrownmiller808 Рік тому

    I learned a trick to start fires during wet weather while in the Boy Scouts many decades ago. Build your fire with the driest material possible and add a small candle in base of the fire. The candle will help dry the kindling and small wood until the fire can continue on its own. A piece of candle about 2 inches long would be good enough. A tea light candle would work as well.

  • @richardford7322
    @richardford7322 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @lohsemichael6398
    @lohsemichael6398 10 місяців тому

    Great Video 👍

  • @sacwriter7400
    @sacwriter7400 Рік тому +2

    Hey, I just had a thought (and no, wise guys, it didn't hurt!) Could you scrape off some of the pine glue from a glue stick, and use it as an enhancer for, say, some wet tinder? I think that might actually work, a new trick for the tool box that I've never heard anybody else try.
    And thanks again for the new video, Mike. I always learn something new when you post.

    • @richardtrowell8812
      @richardtrowell8812 Рік тому

      In a pine covered area there are often stumps where trees have died. All the resin collects at the roots. It's a natural firestarter. Cut into three inch lengths and half inch wide. Taper ends. Once you know what to look for not hard to find. Will look like spikes sticking up out of the ground where all other wood has rotted away. Bring a shovel. Only a small portion will be above the ground.

  • @masuterukasu
    @masuterukasu Рік тому

    I like bushcraft tips

  • @mehmetkupeli2073
    @mehmetkupeli2073 Рік тому

    great video

  • @andylees2940
    @andylees2940 Рік тому

    Interesting, useful and very well put together. Thank you.

  • @lanecountybigfooters5716
    @lanecountybigfooters5716 Рік тому

    A really good video and ideas. Thanks!

  • @gringo3009
    @gringo3009 Рік тому

    Good stuff!

  • @abtokarev
    @abtokarev 3 місяці тому

    You can whistle using an acorn cap, holding it between your index and middle fingers. No second hand required.

  • @johnwyman5939
    @johnwyman5939 Рік тому

    Awesome tips and good job on video, nicely done! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

  • @mowing200
    @mowing200 Рік тому

    Wow beautiful love you camping

  • @sidneyhowardjude5284
    @sidneyhowardjude5284 11 місяців тому

    Good video 🌲

  • @stevenkeithley4336
    @stevenkeithley4336 Рік тому

    Great video Mike keep'em coming bud. Stay safe and be well brother. Strength and Honor... 👊 🤙 🍻

  • @Kooroshcamp
    @Kooroshcamp Рік тому

    Nice

  • @sifusasdo2314
    @sifusasdo2314 Рік тому

    Cool Video 👍
    Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍

  • @frankjolly1680
    @frankjolly1680 Рік тому

    Jolly Good Show. Loved your bushcraft tips 👏👏👏👍☕️☀️

  • @mikedelacruz3135
    @mikedelacruz3135 Рік тому

    Awesome episode Mike!! Cheers from across the Pond, California USA 🇺🇸 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

  • @flon57
    @flon57 Рік тому

    You could easily use 2-3 meters of paracord and make it a king cobra weave, easy on the hand and lots of cord age.

  • @robertlepeta5394
    @robertlepeta5394 Рік тому

    great tips, yet another new usefull informations, great work, love it

  • @iameshfaq
    @iameshfaq Рік тому

    Love you From Indian Occupied Kashmir.

  • @deepbrainstimulatio5
    @deepbrainstimulatio5 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video mate from the land of Cornwall :)

  • @harrywright5705
    @harrywright5705 Рік тому

    Brilliant video again always learning something new. Keep the ww2 going too, all the best 👌

  • @joefinken9682
    @joefinken9682 Рік тому

    This man is the new AlfieAesthetics

  • @dennisleighton2812
    @dennisleighton2812 10 місяців тому

    6:02 Acorn whistle! Now there's something out of my early teens at Boy Scouts! A skill I still have today. Never thought I'd see that again! Different sizes give different pitches.
    9:33 Hint: if you do the shaping of the cap before cutting it to length it will be much easier to hold firmly. Once shaping is done , cut to length. This technique has a wide range of applications.
    Enjoyed the video, as I'm also in UK.
    Cheers mate.

  • @CarlBriscoe16
    @CarlBriscoe16 Рік тому

    Any chance of a video on what beginners should bring on there first overnight trip?

  • @LGBTQAprimalpossumheadquarters

    I use my sleeping carry bag as a leaf stuffing pillow and a thin sheet cut off a emergency blanket.
    Other times I just use to tow of footwear.
    Or afalsa blanket and a small heap of packed dirt.

  • @javerides
    @javerides Рік тому +1

    Great video and voice over work. I could definitely see/hear you being on a Discovery Channel Documentary.

  • @syedijlalofficial
    @syedijlalofficial Рік тому

  • @chrisg1043
    @chrisg1043 Рік тому +2

    I'd recommend adding a CAT tourniquet to your 1st aid kit. The bandage is great, but if you've got a bad enough bleed, it will be faster to stop the bleeding with a tourniquet and the CAT is easy to deploy solo.

    • @MB-jg4tr
      @MB-jg4tr Рік тому +2

      Everyone should have a CAT (combat application tourniquet). And I highly recommend Quick Clot blood clotting agent. Out in the woods most places there's a lot of sharp broken branches that are an impalement risk (amongst other things), and if you cut a big vein or heaven forbid an artery, you'll need to stop the blood loss.

    • @brookeggleston9314
      @brookeggleston9314 Рік тому

      @@MB-jg4tr Agreed!
      There is one particular tourniquet on the market which is head and shoulders above the rest. Primarily because you don't have to slide it over the lacerated limb. Unfortunately, I can't remember the brand name of the tourniquet, so keep your eyes open for one that can be disconnected, and slid under the limb, and reattached. It's really important if the limb in question is trapped beneath fallen debris that cannot be moved, especially if the limb in question belongs to you!!

  • @jescowan26
    @jescowan26 Рік тому

    great tips thanks, a sharpening video bush axe and bush knife I would watch that

  • @redox3551
    @redox3551 Рік тому

    We need a vedio demonstrating all the useful things you can do with a shemagh.

  • @owil848
    @owil848 Рік тому

    The leaves in the dry bag tend to compress. I use the inflatable bag from a wine box as a pillow.

    • @owil848
      @owil848 Рік тому

      Also, a first-aid kit should be bright orange.