Correction: When I show the full tang knife I miss spoke and called it a Mora Bushcraft Black when it's actually a Mora Garberg. I own both knives so it's easy to speak the wrong names on a video of this length.
You are a humble man and you'd never say this about yourself so i will, you are without a doubt one of the most informed, experienced and engaging bushcraft experts (yes!) out there Dave, been watching your channel for years now and i've learned so much from you, i've bought gear you've recommended, built my own stuff because you showed me how to and now i try to pass on what i've gotten from you to my nephews who love to go outdoors and have adventures! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into making your videos, i hope to enjoy them for years to come, stay safe, stay healthy and never change!
Dave; You are truly a one of a kind. When you first started making videos, my wife and I were “spell-bound” watching you make nests up in trees with rope!!! I don’t think anyone else on UA-cam ever did all that. You are truly an original. God bless you. John. P.S. I felt so blessed to be able to make that ferro-rod for you.
Thank you Brother John! I felt like I should just do my own thing when I started on here. Turns out I was quite different! I've always loved that Ferro rod you made. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother!
My wife calls you the “Rainman”, you have such a soothing voice it’s like hearing the rain on a tin roof. She is a professor at Georgia Southern University here in Statesboro in the Public Health Dept. If thing ever get back to near normal she wants to arrange for you and Sootch to come speak.
Yeah I was wondering why I am able to watch his long video's his voice is easy on the ear's plus very informal like being in school for not being an outdoorsman. Just camping where I go the camp ground are not going to let me cut into any tree's. I have to bring my own wood last year they didn't let us burn any wood we had to use a camp stove. From all the California fire's. Then I can see why all it takes is a careless person with fire to ruin many people's live's. I always always was very careful when having a camp fire I know it could get out of hand real quick with all the dry grass tree's and such. I always had a very small cowboy fire just enough to cook on. I haven't been camping or hiking in year's I don't know what they allow not shire if it's even worth the trouble to camp in California, might have to leave the State to really enjoy back packing into the wild I know there was really beautiful places right here in California where you won't see no one near some hidden lake's. At night is creepy dark like a BIG FOOT could come creeping up on you that kinda feeling by this lake I'm talking about but that was about 20 year's ago since I've been there with my brother's most definitely don't want to go alone just in case you brake a leg or hurt one self good to hike in with a few people I would say it's about a whole day's hike in you'll get in about mid day if you start in Morning set up camp it gets dark about 9pm if there is a moon then it's all good if not then I don't think you will see your hand in front of your face. That's the creepy part now I remember at night hearing thing's us city folks are not use to.
Well done. My daughter 9 yrs old doesn’t watch much tv but she peaked over my shoulder and started watching you and now she’s hooked. I asked her do you like watching this and she was like of course. Keep the good videos coming. Be blessed
Thanks Dave, i choose the same items with out the tarp. My first shelters were natural. I always bring my fancy SS percolator/kitchen survival kit. Steam your veges in the filter, and boil your potatoes in the pot.
Hey Dave! I got out my old Kelly Kettle the other day. Listening to you reminded me what a great kinda all-around piece of gear it is--sort of an all-in-one kit for a beginner bushcrafter. It fits almost all the criteria you mention, and in addition, it's its own fireplace stove if you get the hobo stove part and lidded pot that fits inside the base. Here lately in my backyard, I've been doing some backyard bushcrafting and practice for "the big one" here on the Left Coast. You might say, well that's a kinda bulky heavy piece of kit, but like you said, filling up your percolator makes a good kit, and I've done the same with my Kelly Kettle. It's a good grab-and-go basic setup. In the Kettle base, I have the hobo stove potstand, then the lidded pot, and inside the pot, I have my ferro rod, some vaseline/oiled cotton balls, a potlifter, and some jute twine. The Kelly Kettle itself sits on top of that, and that sits down inside the KK carry bag. In the bottom of the bag is the little circular folding grill that sits down inside the burner base, and also the 2-piece potholder that sits on top of the Kettle over the chimney part allowing you to cook while boiling water. You could, if need be, put some small items right inside the Kettle itself, or inside the chimney part of the Kettle, but that of course gets pretty carboned up from smoke. And the whole thing is made of very rugged aluminum or I think they even make a stainless steel version. Anyhow, quite a nice compact package, and it's dead simple and quick to use to boil water or cook on, AND of course you can pick up little sticks, bark or whatever anywhere as fuel. No need for a bunch of potentially dangerous wood chopping/splitting/open fire. For "the big one" prepping here in urban-ville, it's almost perfect and easily portable for taking out in the woods. Dang fun to use, also. Many thanks.
Sometimes I think bulk vs. what a piece of kit can do is a huge deal. If something works well and has multiple uses I say carry it! Thanks for watching
This is one of the best videos of it's type I've seen. I especially liked your emphasize on learning to use the ferro-rod instead of matches or lighters, as well as your explanation of strikers - so many "failures" in using a ferro-rod is the striker, not the rod. That coffee percolator is a real classic that I've used for years. If I don't have that percolator with me, I make coffee in a way I seem to recall you showing once where I heat the coffee grinds in the water, then add a little cold on top, causing convection currents to settle the grinds allowing the coffee to be "gently" poured off the top. So much about this video was spot-on!
TinderKeep It is because of his videos that my wife and I tried a percolator 7 months ago and are enjoying the best tasting coffee we have ever had. Even though my parents used percolators for years for some reason we just started out with drip coffee makers, which are OK but do not provide the flavor of perked coffee. Plus his creative bushcraft and survival techniques are second to none.
Hey everybody,LOL David I love y'alls videos y'all make. Please please keep them up and coming. I am disabled to where it's really difficult for me to do anything like y'all do anymore. I used to do camping and what is called bush crafting now when I was a lot younger. Love the educational parts about how you build shelters,camp cooking grills,camping tricks in different situations and I love knives and machetes also. Thank you so much for helping me remember those great times in the woods I had. Guy Bryan,North Carolina
Hello Guy and I'm happy you like the videos! Sorry to hear you can't get out any more. Amazing how the memories can come back tho. Take care and thanks for watching!
I’m probably gonna Binge watch your videos this week, Good stuff my friend! I love your attitude and humility! You are one of the few people on UA-cam that is truly knowledgeable when it comes to Bushcaft.
Good presentation. Today I learned something new about you. I wouldn’t have guessed you were once a scoutmaster but it does explain why you’re thorough in your descriptions. You and Nick stay safe.
Thanks Again! I hope all is well with you and your family. The coffee pot idea is like ..."HELLO"! Why didn't I think of that. Also, thank you for the years of vids. For me it was about 8 years ago or so after or before my second child was born. I was working and living in Europe. So, when I discovered your channel I never knew one could subscribe and or write to folks. I was new to the UA-cam thing. I believe the first one I saw was your bike vid. You and some others bush crafters help keep my sanity and go through some tough times (I admit I was escaping from the world). Much of what I have learned I have passed on to others in Scouting on two continents. I'm a Good ol' Bear. I saw you with a Wood Badge ball cap in a vid. Are you a Wood Badger in your "neck of the woods". Any how seeing this video reminded me of those years. My the Lord give you strength for the journey. Wisdom and discernment for all you do.
All is well here! Yes, I went through the Wood Badge course when I was a scout leader. I try to keep everything here upbeat and fun so it is like an escape from the world! Thanks for watching
I appreciate your opinion and i agree with almost all of it. My top five would have included a book on working knowledge of the woods and basic woodcraft. Too often people think they can just stroll off into the woods after 35 years of life,, mostly sat at a desk, and their inner bushcraft spirit will take care of them with a tent and little debbies and a case of michelob.
🌹Good morning Dave, 😄great to see you and learn something new. Most of the hiking trails here in Western NC are being closed until this cv-19 clears up. (Aug 2020 😫current forest service timeline) Got ten miles in on Monday, might be the last for awhile so I’m grateful for your reminder to practice fire making skills while we enjoy introvert paradise. 🙏🏼🌹
What a great surprise! I had drilled it into my head that it would probably be at least May before you'd have time to even start any new videos. Hope your job is going OK. Your video came at a good time for me. We've been under Stay At Home orders for a couple weeks (I've actually lost track...one day at a time you know) and we have at least until May 3 to go. You and Nick are part of a handful of people that cross my mind everyday. Stay safe friend. People like me need people like you. Thanks for taking time to make the video. Entertaining as always. I like your style sir.
Thanks Steve! Ah well Ive had weekends off due to changes at work but sometime in May Ill probably be back on seven days a week. A lot has changed at work. I'm glad you liked it and what all I do. Thanks for watching Steve
I think ppl get bushcraft mixed up with survival and backpacking. The experience and gear you show is quite impressive. You def bring a big pack worth of stuff into the woods with you, but the point is to enjoy yourself and not just “survive” while you’re out there. Sure, you’re not gonna be hiking miles on end with all that heavier stuff, but after you set up your camp you can go hiking or whatever you want. I think ppl always confuse through hiking, where you pack light and basically take everything with you, with regular camping and bushcraft. I like that you put out long form videos, not being concerned with UA-cam algorithms and other stuff content creators constantly fret over. You’re able to talk at length about things, which is great. It’s not all about views and memberships with this channnel. Very refreshing
I feel odd sitting in front of my PC at 04:15 watching this, but I have to tell you again that it is - British Army Standard Hotel Accommodation B A S H A, when I served I slept in many types, all over the UK & Germany. but so many times there was restrictions on fire as most places were pine forests or in areas where fire would give a position away. so a digging tool was high on the list to dig fox holes etc. A small saw/machete was needed for top cover. I am not at all surprised that the items leaked more than five! Be safe & stay well. Dave.
Lol, he said monster rod! Hope all is going well with you, Dave. Very thorough for the beginner. It would be hard to go down to one single pot setup. Love the canteen cup with lid and stove also the stanley with walmart cup and homemade coozy also have a few bandanas in that setup. My stainless percolator, from walmart for 12 bucks,lives on the woodstove all winter. Coffee and tea ready anytime. I keep the guts out of it though. Would like to get a kelly kettle at some point. Usually if I take a stove I take the wood gas or twig stove, sometimes I toss the alcohol burner in there. Check out amsteel cordage if ya haven't. It is a bit more pricey. They use it for boating, winches,and hammocks has low stretch, light weight, and floats. Size to size it is as strong as wire rope ⅛" is rated at 2500 lbs. I do like tarred bank line other then trying to get knots out of it about need a marlin spike to get 'em out. As far as saws, stanley, lenox and other manufacturers make fold up saws that use sawzall blades. Can store several blades in the handle. I like em cause ya can have coarse and fine blades. I need to get a pocket boy with extra fine teeth for dovetails and joints and such.
I’d say this is the best detailed bushcraft video for the beginners. You have a skill and a way about you that draws people in with your teachings about your knowledge of bushcraft based on real life experiences. You are hands down the best channel on UA-cam!! I have been saying this for years! Anyway enough gushing on how great your channel is lol the comments says it all. 👍👍 Blessings to you and Nick, do take care friend. -Nikki.
The youth today has it a lot more easy. In the past we called bushcraft just camping and it started with a day trip with what you had. An old ax and Dads old saw, some matches and a view blankets from the last rehousing. Today the market is full of products, tarps, tents, woodstoves, you name it, you can buy it, a whole new industry is existing now.
I know exactly what you mean :-). I never worried about what the name of it was, I just loved to go. Every Friday I went to work with my canoe lashed on top of the packed car, and was off to the woods the minute I was out. Hatchet, tarp, tent, life jacket, sleeping gear, and everything else was geared toward cooking. No need to buy all that endless stuff. Much better to learn to figure out and make what you need. IMHO I'm better equipped that way anyway.
Hey Dave, just had a though while watching, I love listening to you talking about what you have learned in the woods and what to carry. Here goes, would you be willing to put all your teaching videos on a dvd and sell them? It would be so handy for us (we have satellite internet most of the time it works) to be off line and still be able to watch your videos and learn. Give it a thought, and then you would be able to teach others forever! Love your videos, may God bless you & Nick!
Earl, that is an excellent idea. I second that idea. I'd love to buy a set from Dave. His experience is very valuable and should be captured for posterity. Dave, please consider contacting some media guys who do this type of project well. I don't have any contacts to offer you, but you are so well connected, I'm sure you could put out some feelers to get this idea going. Thanks for considering it.
I like the idea but I have no idea how to go about making that happen. I know if UA-cam ever shuts down all my stuff will vanish. Nick says hello, we both say thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 do you have them on a pc? or did you upload them and then delete them? and by the way, you encourage us to sew stuff, well I sat down to make a covid19 mask for work, and it turned out great, then my wife made me sew her one too! Thanks for all the time you put into our lives with your videos.
If you ever want to do this just ask and I'll show you how easy it is to put on a Flash drive and 2 chapter it And I know I would buy many Flash drives and give them out to friends!!!!!
With the experience and knowledge you have about bushcraft, the top 5/6 are absolutely what a new bushcrafter needs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
This is such a helpful video Dave. Thank you so much. I’ve been watching bush crafting videos for a long time now to learn what I can before I begin my journey on doing it for myself. I didn’t want to go out into the woods with no idea of what to do, or where to start & end up in a dangerous situation. With the help of your videos I’ve been collecting items along the way, practising things at home & sleeping outdoors in my back garden (yard) after the lockdown ends, I feel as if I’m equipped with the safety knowledge & basic abilities I need to start spending time alone outside. This video was a great help in hearing your ideas on where you think you should start. Of course I’ve got my own starter kit ready, but good to listen your knowledge always. I hope you all are safe & well where you are in the world & I’m sending you all my love from the U.K. 💕
Thank you Sheila and I'm glad you've found the videos helpful! When you do finally venture out you'll be hooked for life. All is well here and I hope you're doing good. Take care and thanks for watching!
This video proves that even an old dog can learn a new trick. I never thought about using my percolator as an oven. Thank you. God bless and stay safe.
Thank you Dave, this was an Awesome video, because you are always very informative, and even though your knowledge of all these things you never talk down about ones who are like me just starting out, you are a great teacher, at first I didn't quite get it about the different knife blades, but when you drew them on the board it clicked, I got it! Your videos can appeal to the beginner clear through to the experienced bush crafter/ survivalist! Great, great video! Please continue to make them! Not only educational but can help keep a lot of people from just going out there and not knowing and getting hurt!!
Thank you and I'm glad you liked it! Ive always thought there was a lot of confusion surrounding the Scandi grind. Im glad it clicked for you Thanks for watching and lots more to come!
I got to sleep on an antique rope bed with a down mattress years ago. Was very enjoyable. Keep up the great work teaching how to survive. I have the same difficulty with knots. My older Brother and Dad both could tie almost any knot including the truckers knots. I could run circles around them doing math in my head but knots always baffled me.
I like camping because I was a scout and was introduced to it when I was young. Bushcraft would be new to me. My number one "item" to use in bushcraft is not tangible. It is a concept. It is simply to go out and camp first. Get out and "rough it". The finer points- that is what Ol` Dave is all about. All the finer points mean nothing without a love of nature and the desire and ability to overcome potential discomfort and thrive while doing it.
Thanks for getting a video out for us Dave! We are all desperate to see your smiling face! I hope you and your family are coping well in these challenging times. Once again sharing your knowledge and experience is something we all need. Coming to us from your basement is just an added bonus! Heck, you could just have a 24 hour web cam panning 360 degrees around the basement and we’d tune in. We’d see something new we didn’t notice before on every pass! LOL! Stay safe brother and may God Bless!
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it Steve! Lol, I know everyone likes the gear room but I'm so ready to be back in the woods! Take care, thanks for watching and may God bless you too Brother
Great points, Dave. It's a shame that you were limited to only five items. The thing we hardly think about, though, is footwear and other apparel as necessities. I know you've covered this subject in detail in past videos and it would have been too much for this one. I think the subject is too large to consider everything, so I'd say to the beginner, just take Dave and Nick along! Stay safe!
It's always good to see you pass on your knowledge and especially to beginners. It's also a refresher course for people with a little more experience. I don't think anyone would get tired of you talking about equipment and the technical side is brilliantly explained. Many thanks again for your time and effort with superb videos, which are even more valued in these sad times. Stay well and many thanks again 😀👍
Dave, let me start by saying thank you for another great video. I wholeheartedly agree with Erwin Meester and the others who commented under his that you are exceptional both as a person and a bush crafter. How about doing another video of this theme, numbers 6-10? I would love to see what the next five would be. Take care of yourself and stay safe.
A video for beginners I would like to see is : Where to safely place a fire. How to check the area if it's safe for a fire. What to remove ect. I see videos how start fires but not really where to place one and how to extinguish one.
Well put. And sometimes one should simply not make the fire… Remembering some really bad wild fires here not too long ago. One or two wild fires being suspected to be started by backpackers making camp fire during a brief summer period of fire ban (ban declared due to the extreme climate/local weather conditions at the time). They didn't really NEED to make a camp fire and should not have put others property, living and life at risk, but they did. Also, they may put their own Lifes or other backpackers Lifes at risks also if things goes really bad fast and then fire fighters and rescue people is risking their life doing their job. As far as I can see, nature tends to recover in the long run after a wild fire, but dead or badly injured may not. People living from forest they and their folks owned and tended for generations may get their heart broken to see their forest burned, perhaps burned by human carelessness (we have a great very generous tradition here of having the rights to walk over others land, but some misuse this right greatly and don't understand their responsibilities connected to their rights). I read about one guy doing suicide after his beloved forest was destroyed and seen grown men close to tears looking at the ashes of what they and their grandfarthers lived in and worked with. I LOVE a good camp fire or stove in the wild, but IF there is a declared ban there is a ban for a good reason. Regardless, some people leaves their fire place not really extinguished and I hate that. It's not good form and not good respect to nature, animals and people.
Are you an engineer? Your mind just can't stop... Lol! You are super Thorough. I appreciate that! Another very good video. For me I think the most important thing is fire - that's what is going to keep you alive so my top 5 are as follows: 1.) Knife and ferro-rod 2.) Backpack 3.) Fire pouch with char-cloth or natural materials for tinder, tin 4.) Strom matches 5.) Tarp Might be more survival oriented anyways I'm not arguing just contributing. Thanks again!
Reallybigmonkey1 I used to work in the ship yards... I was a pipe fitter and production welder... You being a machinist is no surprise - I can see the wheels spinning whenever you talk.
Big Mahalo for your video again from the middle of the big pond. At 14:00 "Tinder, kindling, fuel" and the 5 seconds rule. That's a very organized way to help the Scouts to understand fire-making. Very helpful!
That was fun. Stuck inside due to the virus thing. I have a room in my house just like yours. Stuff from backpacking, canoe, bicycle, pickup truck and remote cabin camping collected over the years. I too love the percolator. My prize one is a Revere Ware stainless/ copper beauty. No good over a fire but sweet on a Coleman stove. Thank you, enjoyed very much.
Dave, brother without a doubt your the man. Putting this into five items is wicked hard lol. An knew before it started that you were going to through in some more. Ever since I got my Silky saw I'll never ever buy another saw unless forced to do so. I just love those Silky saws. 👊💀👍
Thanks Brother! Oh absolutely man, it's very hard to just stick to five items when in reality it needs to be ten. Nothing beats a Silky! Thanks for watching
wow 700 views already. ! You da man! Thank you so much for this video I feel like it was made just for beginners like me. I was already researching about sharpening the particular grinds. But this video was really needed to help understand wood carving for beginners as I am carving a ferro rod handle out of wood with my moraknive companion hd right now watching this video LOL. Thanks David! “Stupid striker” Junk! hahaha that made my morning. even brighter. really 😄 funny Had to add after staring at all those sweet moras I now have ordered that Carbon black full tang. That thing is back in black bad ass
I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Man as time goes on you're gonna grow to love that Companion HD. Good luck with that handle and thanks for watching
I like this video a lot and am content to be an old woodsman, hunter and instructor still carrying matches and a Kabar . Thanks for your video and everybody stay healthy and happy .
Roger that on the Kabar. My bro got my father's used in the Pacific campaign. I had to get one and put it through it's paces of this and that and eating. ~ It's a joy to sharpen, and times I feel I keep it too sharp for all around. Hopes I never have to test how deadly it is...oh say as a cougar dragging off the missus. (-: ~~ oh, do you have the leather washer handle QM? ~ A year back in some comments elsewhere some pointed out they thought the handle was too slick in some conditions. One guy chimed in and spoke of there's a certain of numbered size O ring (I forget which) that will fill the grooves staying in place yet rise above level of handle to give a better grip. (lol, I talk like a sausage..hopes ya got that)
@Brian Bartulis - I have large and small Kabar with the stacked leather washer handles and treat the handles and sheath with olive oil which protects the handles and they feel great . No desire to use Orings . The D-2 Extreme with Kraton handles is carried mostly for butchering large and small game and general camp use . Very very comfortable handles . All the best . Lefty
"Basha." is an Assamese word from Assam in India (Same as the tea.) and means "Hut." It's first recorded use by the British military was in Burma in WW2 and was used by the chindits to describe their canvas tarpaulin shelters.
Great informational video to help beginning bushcrafters along their way. This is much needed at this time because so many people now have finally opened their eyes to the need for this knowledge. Hope you and your family are well n healthy my friend!!
Thanks Brother and I'm glad you liked it! Yes, people really need to learn this stuff. All is well here and I hope you're doing well. Thanks for watching brother
Wonderful Dave! Some many folks right now are home scratchen their heads wondering what they need in the misnt of this Pandemic! Dave you are always so positive and give information that is simple and will let you build upon! Noice! Thank you for this and Stay Safe, Be Well and be vigilant! Never forget you are needed in this world and you do the Good! Amen! Thanks again My best to you and your family!~
Thank you Brother Ross! I'm glad you liked it and I'm happy to share this stuff. I'm trying my best to keep everyone's minds occupied. Stay safe and thanks for watching
Dave this is one of your best productions so fare full of help full hints for the tinder foot and could be a real life saver . But on the scandi grind back in the early 50's when dad and grand dad were teaching me about the out doors we had no scandi blades just Bowie knives we were able to carve anything needed spoons bowls plates cups all with the Bowie I should clarify that actuality with dads WW 2 Ka-Bar so it can be done and was done . I did buy a mora Champion I be leave years ago and yes they are an outstanding carver and an all around great knife and as you said best bang for the buck out there . Happy trails say hi to Nick.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much! Well maybe I'm spoiled by scandi grinds because any time I tried to carve with a common grind it always dug in. Either their blades were tweaked or they had major knife skills!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 There you have the answer ave you have a choice in my situation I had no other knife and my dad sitting next to me showing me how to do this with his huge old Bowie it does take time you do need to be care full as always but it's doable the KEY THERE WAS NO CHOICE.the only thing I had to do was WRAP THE BLADE WITH SOME BURLAP.
Hello, I don't know if anyone else has pointed this out but for different lengths of para-cord you can dip the tip of an end in model paint to make a color code for different lengths. Saves looking thru a lot of cord for the one that best fits the job... Good tips and vids, I really enjoy them.
Good to see you're well. Bout to go on my second outing during this lockdown nonsense. I feel for folks limited to their yard or worse, an apartment. Getting out of doors is the whole point. I do enjoy seeing the ol gear room though.
1. Knife (Bushcraft style); 2.) Ferro Rod ; 3.) Percolating Pot; 4.) Cordage (paracord); 5.) Tarp (good one). That’s the five, but don’t short yourself by not watching the entire video. This is not just a video about stuff, but he packs in a lot of advice.....good advice too on how to use your top five equipment. This man knows his bushcraft....very experienced bushcrafter. You can go to all the “schools” read all the books by the “experts”, but nothing beats experience, for with that comes wisdom. I am definitely a new subscriber. Thanks for this video sir.
This old grey-bearded sailor and scout wholeheartedly agree with your recommendation even though my list would trade something for a bang stick, each of the items on your list is essential. Further, your explanation of blades and cutting surfaces are among the best that I have ever seen. Thank you!!
That's gotta be the best flamestyle fatwood method I've seen yet. That's the best flame I've seen. Nice idea!never would've thought to do that thanks for the knowledge. Greatly appreciated!
Great vid as always brother, i watched a few of the other guys ones and i think yours is more along the lines of what you need to be able to make what you need when bushcrafting and that is great for beginers to know. If you are taking tinder with you as one of your 5 items it means that i 1 other tool you are not taking as if you are bushcrafting, foraging and finding tinder where you ate is all part of it. Either way all these videos always make me re concider my own kit, which is always a good thing.😁
Thanks man and I'm glad you liked it. You totally get it! Bushcrafting is creating things in the wilderness, it ain't camping. Take care and thanks for watching!
Of course, there is also Daves number ZERO. A Machete in a custom sheath holding items 1, 2, 5b, a multitool, a sharpening stone and item 4 (paracord) wrapped around it.
Great to hear your thought process in each category! Scandi grind explanation was clear and the best I’ve heard. The percolator was a surprise but makes perfect sense. Appreciate you taking the time! 😎🙏
Cool stuff, and good advice for beginners and even “non beginners”. Nice of you to shout out DIY DARK MATTER, JERRY’S WOODSHOP and NATHAN4071. I need a whistle I think..... I’d like my lunch to be delivered sometimes 😉
Hi Dave. Another great video, my brother. My background is in Education, and I know a master teacher when I hear/see one. Any beginner watching your video will walk away with tremendous information without feeling overwhelmed. Your engaging and affable style certainly will certainly hold your focus, and your attention to detail would give them a comprehensive picture. And even if the video is directed to beginners, those of who have done a little more than beginner bushcrafting will still find your presentation a good reminder and refresher of the basics. Always a pleasure to hear you sharing your passion, my friend. Thanks much.
You don't have to distill water to make it potable. letting it boil at a rolling boil for five minutes will render it clean of parasites and Bacteria. However water containing chemicals or toxins must be distilled or filtered!!!!
Nope. Distilled water is when you boil the water (Or let it evaporate up from the ground), catch the steam as it rises/evaporates, and let the caught steam re-condense back into water into a different clean container. The water that has re-condensed is called 'distilled water". Do not do this distillation within a closed or sealed system. Why: Because if the water you started with has any aromatic contaminants in it, those aromatics will rise up with the steam and be transferred into your clean container with the water. If you suspect this, leave an airgap above the dirty water container so the aromatics can escape.
Morning dave..thanks for another great video your top go to for sure..love the fact you still get and read the paper when I was younger my grandfather was a pressman at the atlanta journal..I've learned alot from your videos..thanks for your time and sharing..I'm gonna have coffee now..have a good day good week..with love from my family to yours..
Hello and I'm glad you liked it! Very cool your Grandfather worked there! My mom started getting the Atlanta Journal back around 1964 or 1965 and still gets it today! Enjoy your coffee and thanks for watching my friend!
For one thing, if numb of cold or shaking, dexterity will not be at its best. When you may need a fire the most, it is likely to be harder to create the fire. Having a fire rod which is use before (and hence pre scraped), having a good big grip on both the fire rod and the scraper helps. The big grips or anything attached to the tool may also help finding it on the ground when dropping it out of decreased dexterity or general exhaustion. When I did a small, easy, training session outdoors in a dark cold evening, only one guy in the team successfully ignited the given material within the given time frame , the rest failed. So training training training and be sure to also challenge yourself one step at a time. Being tired, wet and cold and perhaps having poor visibility and a hurt strong hand... Every bit helps then, also better equipment (lighter may be lost, broken, crushed, out of fuel or not functioning due extreme conditions. Matches may be lost, used up or their water proof container compromised). Start training easy, learn the tool and learn what variant or quality works better for you. The fire rod does not replace matches or lighter, but is a great backup and backups should always be tested and proven.
@@ghanaboyz , thank you. That's great advice. Even if not planning for extreme conditions, storms do come up suddenly. Sending lots of love 💜 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I hope you keep em coming! Have you considered a podcast? We can still hear from you without you having to push a whole video production.
Boy, am I excited every time I see a new Reallybigmonkey video is up! (especially on a Friday) I just have to add my 2 pennies worth: Item 1: Knife. Thank you for explaining grind type VS feathering, so much clearer on why grind type is THAT important! Item 2: Fire starter. I like your take on why start training with sparks rather than flames... Item 3: Percolator (spell check likes this spelling): I don't drink coffee, but have thought about it as a cheap pot. You may still need to filter the larger sediments that won't rise with the steam, though. Item 4: Rope. I am fighting myself not to make this joke, but you are warned: Absolute worst case end of the world scenario, you can hang yourself... Item 5: Tarp. Can also be used as a mediocre blanket or bad sleeping bag. Item 5.5: Saw. I would call this a beginner-intermediate item, but it could also be more appropriate than some other item on the list, depending on local environment. Thanks for this Dave, it is still mostly around freezing here and I am still working. This felt like the cherry on top of the week cake!
I hope you and your family are safe and healthy during these difficult times. I hear from the news Georgia is getting clobbered good from the storm. So you are likely to stay self-quarrantined for a while like most everyone else. We are happy to see your videos even from gear central.
@Chris Kavanaugh True. And it will probably be appreciated. I will do it if I happens to see one. We do have homeless in Sweden, but they are not as many (at least those being Swedish citizens) and not as clearly seen as in other countries. There are beggars travelling back and forth from other countries and these can be spotted easily enough, but strictly speaking I think these are not homeless (I have visited "the home country" of some). The latest official statistics in Sweden talks about 30 000 homeless in Sweden, but mind you, this have a definition of "Homeless" that does not mean you have nothing, sleeping outdoors or in a charity shelter, so those actually having nothing is way fewer. For example, if you live in a home own by the city or in a private home of family or friends, you are still counted as homeless in our statistics. You then HAVE a home, but not really your OWN home. Regardless, I think the difference is huge if one compare to those actually trying to sleep outdoors, in cellars, night open junk food places or if lucky a night in a charity shelter. The number of people being "actually" homeless is less than 6 000 or so I read in the papers (figure vary depending on definitions and year) and even so, it seems a substantial degree is offered a indoor bed as long as they behave, conform to a few rules, are momentarily sober etc. It appears that there are still a small number not conforming, some being kicked out from these shelters and still a smaller number actually still choosing to live by themselves outdoors (there are documented cases of the latter). In my life time, I have never heard or read anything about anyone being born in Sweden without a home. Heard and read about many that LOST the home they had, sometimes due faults of their own but often due a mix of things going really bad in a short time frame. I have been around a number of other countries and some places you can't be in a city without seeing "true" homeless in deep poverty. I have seen what having nothing means in countries like India and USA and how shockingly great the contrasts are between having and not having. Never seen a homeless claiming to be veteran in public in Sweden, but saw it first day in USA. Due to the system we have in Sweden I think a substantial percent are saved from the initial problems that may lead into homelessness. NOT bullet proof no and not without tax money invested no, but certainly making a huge difference. I guess that most people here thinks it is the right thing to do and it paying back in the long run. It is not only a kind of morals but also an effort to think of a long term system: People not being homeless has a better chance of keeping a job and if you have a job you are a tax payer. While being a member of EU, it seems to me that the number of homeless has increased, but I may be proven wrong on that or it is true but having no connection.
As far as bush craft goes,i think a saw is a really good thing because you have alot of controled cuts at specific sizes and total control of the shape and angle if the ends of the pieces. Very helpful.
another great video . how does he do it ? i remember the video that got me hooked on fun in the woods . it was were dave went out in a monsune with i think three trash bags for three day and two nights . got dropped off on the side of the road and walked out into the middle of nowhere . he was completely miserable . now i may not be remembering it exactly but thats how i remember it so many years ago and it would be a nightmare trying to find that exact video again . sure would love a compilation video of the best of dave in the woods and best of dave at home . just a thought though . love your work i learn something new every video ty ty
Thanks Henery, I'm glad you liked it and the others! I'm not sure if you're talking about Survival vacation or Oregonmikes survival challenge both were fun. Take care and thanks for watching brother
Thank you. I am just starting out and hope to start making small videos. I have camped before but bush-crafting is pretty new and neat. I will send you the story about being creeped out in the woods soon. Take care.
Hope you and your family are doing well Dave? Thank you for filming this. If I may be so bold, you could have your own school for this because of how knowledgeable you are based on your experiences. I really admire and respect all the innovative ways that you do things. And might I add, I could call you another professor of bushcrafting and camping. You're an asset to the community and your opinion does matter. God bless you and yours 🙏⛪️.
We are doing ok here, I hope all is well with you. I'm glad you like what all I do! I'm too busy for any real instruction right now but I'm the future who knows? Take care and thanks for watching!
Great insight David, glad that you bent the rules a little here, because all those items and some more are essential, especially when starting out new to bush crafting and setting the tone. There is so much info out there, but maybe you could add your additional 4 at a later time, that would be very helpful. Basha I have also heard as British army special hotel accommodation, a somewhat tongue in cheek reference 👍
Best wishes from England Dave, we’re in lockdown at present probably you are as well, you and your family stay safe and keep your distance, gods speed yours Derek
Really good information in this video. Mors Kochanski always said "the more you know, the less you carry". In his time there weren't very many companies churning out gear to spend your hard earned bucks on. For me in today's world I would say "the more you know the less you spend".
I've been using a kbar as my primary knife and your explanation on scandi grind knives really explained why I get so exasperated when it comes to wood working.
Information and personal experience is key. A man is never a failure that has friends, your closing statements, and all that we as a community, all share back and forth is what makes it all so great, be it a Cub Scout, a woodsman, a soldier, a outdoor adventurer, or just someone wanting to get more out of life with new skills. Dave, you’re a guy we all wish we knew or had the pleasure of a cup of cowboy coffee with. I don’t say that about just anyone, you are that guy we all want to have as a friend and neighbor. Big Nose and Flat Head are both grinning and are honored in their tutaledge (sp)of you those years ago. I believe, as Mors is no longer with us, he had to choose his words carefully above, when the perculator came up. He’s grinning a bit too I think knowing he’s had an effect on us all! Great video! Have a great week, drag Nick out with you again soon and make us a new one!
Correction: When I show the full tang knife I miss spoke and called it a Mora Bushcraft Black when it's actually a Mora Garberg. I own both knives so it's easy to speak the wrong names on a video of this length.
Hi Dave , British Army Standard Hotel Accommodation (BASHA) .
@Darragh McTarian Several noticed, I got tired of typing the same explanation over and over. Lol.
@@gotelemwillyboyshere Yep, that's exactly what I was told in the past
@Darragh McTarian lol, man some folks take everything too seriously
Found myself wishing for the thousandth time that I was your neighbor watching this today...
You are a humble man and you'd never say this about yourself so i will, you are without a doubt one of the most informed, experienced and engaging bushcraft experts (yes!) out there Dave, been watching your channel for years now and i've learned so much from you, i've bought gear you've recommended, built my own stuff because you showed me how to and now i try to pass on what i've gotten from you to my nephews who love to go outdoors and have adventures! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into making your videos, i hope to enjoy them for years to come, stay safe, stay healthy and never change!
Thank you so much Erwin! That's great to hear!
I second that the best on UA-cam
Exactly Right!
Right on the money. You are AWESOME Dave.
He's genuine bushcraft royalty.
Dave; You are truly a one of a kind. When you first started making videos, my wife and I were “spell-bound” watching you make nests up in trees with rope!!! I don’t think anyone else on UA-cam ever did all that. You are truly an original. God bless you. John. P.S. I felt so blessed to be able to make that ferro-rod for you.
Thank you Brother John! I felt like I should just do my own thing when I started on here. Turns out I was quite different! I've always loved that Ferro rod you made. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother!
My wife calls you the “Rainman”, you have such a soothing voice it’s like hearing the rain on a tin roof. She is a professor at Georgia Southern University here in Statesboro in the Public Health Dept. If thing ever get back to near normal she wants to arrange for you and Sootch to come speak.
Lol, Thank you so much! I know exactly where that college is. I have a co worker that sent all three of his kids there.
Lol!
The "rain man".... I'm liking that. 🌦
Yeah I was wondering why I am able to watch his long video's his voice is easy on the ear's plus very informal like being in school for not being an outdoorsman. Just camping where I go the camp ground are not going to let me cut into any tree's. I have to bring my own wood last year they didn't let us burn any wood we had to use a camp stove. From all the California fire's. Then I can see why all it takes is a careless person with fire to ruin many people's live's.
I always always was very careful when having a camp fire I know it could get out of hand real quick with all the dry grass tree's and such. I always had a very small cowboy fire just enough to cook on. I haven't been camping or hiking in year's I don't know what they allow not shire if it's even worth the trouble to camp in California, might have to leave the State to really enjoy back packing into the wild I know there was really beautiful places right here in California where you won't see no one near some hidden lake's. At night is creepy dark like a BIG FOOT could come creeping up on you that kinda feeling by this lake I'm talking about but that was about 20 year's ago since I've been there with my brother's most definitely don't want to go alone just in case you brake a leg or hurt one self good to hike in with a few people I would say it's about a whole day's hike in you'll get in about mid day if you start in Morning set up camp it gets dark about 9pm if there is a moon then it's all good if not then I don't think you will see your hand in front of your face. That's the creepy part now I remember at night hearing thing's us city folks are not use to.
Now I would buy a ticket to that event myself!!!
Well done. My daughter 9 yrs old doesn’t watch much tv but she peaked over my shoulder and started watching you and now she’s hooked. I asked her do you like watching this and she was like of course. Keep the good videos coming. Be blessed
Thats fantastic to hear man! Between you and me she will learn all there is to know about this stuff. Take care Brother Chase.
Thanks Dave, i choose the same items with out the tarp. My first shelters were natural. I always bring my fancy SS percolator/kitchen survival kit. Steam your veges in the filter, and boil your potatoes in the pot.
Man I love the way you use that perc! Very clever. Thanks for watching Brother
Thanks for the video sir, I have been building a modular survival system for about a year now and your videos really help me out! Thank you!
You are very welcome and I'm glad you have found the videos helpful!
I love your explanation of choosing a ferro rod for its educational purpose in building fires. I have never heard anyone do this before. Brilliant!!!!
I'm glad you liked that Ken! Thanks for watching
As always, excellent information presented well.
Dave gets my vote for Bushcraft teacher of the year.
Thank you so much my friend!
After all these years, I still enjoy enjoy your videos. Always good stuff.
Great to hear that my friend!
Hey Dave! I got out my old Kelly Kettle the other day. Listening to you reminded me what a great kinda all-around piece of gear it is--sort of an all-in-one kit for a beginner bushcrafter. It fits almost all the criteria you mention, and in addition, it's its own fireplace stove if you get the hobo stove part and lidded pot that fits inside the base. Here lately in my backyard, I've been doing some backyard bushcrafting and practice for "the big one" here on the Left Coast. You might say, well that's a kinda bulky heavy piece of kit, but like you said, filling up your percolator makes a good kit, and I've done the same with my Kelly Kettle. It's a good grab-and-go basic setup. In the Kettle base, I have the hobo stove potstand, then the lidded pot, and inside the pot, I have my ferro rod, some vaseline/oiled cotton balls, a potlifter, and some jute twine. The Kelly Kettle itself sits on top of that, and that sits down inside the KK carry bag. In the bottom of the bag is the little circular folding grill that sits down inside the burner base, and also the 2-piece potholder that sits on top of the Kettle over the chimney part allowing you to cook while boiling water. You could, if need be, put some small items right inside the Kettle itself, or inside the chimney part of the Kettle, but that of course gets pretty carboned up from smoke. And the whole thing is made of very rugged aluminum or I think they even make a stainless steel version. Anyhow, quite a nice compact package, and it's dead simple and quick to use to boil water or cook on, AND of course you can pick up little sticks, bark or whatever anywhere as fuel. No need for a bunch of potentially dangerous wood chopping/splitting/open fire. For "the big one" prepping here in urban-ville, it's almost perfect and easily portable for taking out in the woods. Dang fun to use, also. Many thanks.
Sometimes I think bulk vs. what a piece of kit can do is a huge deal. If something works well and has multiple uses I say carry it! Thanks for watching
This is one of the best videos of it's type I've seen. I especially liked your emphasize on learning to use the ferro-rod instead of matches or lighters, as well as your explanation of strikers - so many "failures" in using a ferro-rod is the striker, not the rod. That coffee percolator is a real classic that I've used for years. If I don't have that percolator with me, I make coffee in a way I seem to recall you showing once where I heat the coffee grinds in the water, then add a little cold on top, causing convection currents to settle the grinds allowing the coffee to be "gently" poured off the top.
So much about this video was spot-on!
Thank you my friend and I'm glad you liked it that much! I love my perc but nothing beats bush coffee!
TinderKeep It is because of his videos that my wife and I tried a percolator 7 months ago and are enjoying the best tasting coffee we have ever had. Even though my parents used percolators for years for some reason we just started out with drip coffee makers, which are OK but do not provide the flavor of perked coffee. Plus his creative bushcraft and survival techniques are second to none.
@@OnTheRiver66 thank you my friend
Hey everybody,LOL David I love y'alls videos y'all make. Please please keep them up and coming. I am disabled to where it's really difficult for me to do anything like y'all do anymore. I used to do camping and what is called bush crafting now when I was a lot younger. Love the educational parts about how you build shelters,camp cooking grills,camping tricks in different situations and I love knives and machetes also. Thank you so much for helping me remember those great times in the woods I had.
Guy Bryan,North Carolina
Hello Guy and I'm happy you like the videos! Sorry to hear you can't get out any more. Amazing how the memories can come back tho. Take care and thanks for watching!
I’m probably gonna Binge watch your videos this week, Good stuff my friend! I love your attitude and humility! You are one of the few people on UA-cam that is truly knowledgeable when it comes to Bushcaft.
Thank you so much my friend!
Good presentation. Today I learned something new about you. I wouldn’t have guessed you were once a scoutmaster but it does explain why you’re thorough in your descriptions. You and Nick stay safe.
Thanks! I'm happy you liked the. Yep, being a Scout leader was some serious fun years ago!
Thanks Again! I hope all is well with you and your family. The coffee pot idea is like ..."HELLO"! Why didn't I think of that. Also, thank you for the years of vids. For me it was about 8 years ago or so after or before my second child was born. I was working and living in Europe. So, when I discovered your channel I never knew one could subscribe and or write to folks. I was new to the UA-cam thing. I believe the first one I saw was your bike vid. You and some others bush crafters help keep my sanity and go through some tough times (I admit I was escaping from the world). Much of what I have learned I have passed on to others in Scouting on two continents. I'm a Good ol' Bear. I saw you with a Wood Badge ball cap in a vid. Are you a Wood Badger in your "neck of the woods". Any how seeing this video reminded me of those years. My the Lord give you strength for the journey. Wisdom and discernment for all you do.
All is well here! Yes, I went through the Wood Badge course when I was a scout leader. I try to keep everything here upbeat and fun so it is like an escape from the world! Thanks for watching
I appreciate your opinion and i agree with almost all of it. My top five would have included a book on working knowledge of the woods and basic woodcraft. Too often people think they can just stroll off into the woods after 35 years of life,, mostly sat at a desk, and their inner bushcraft spirit will take care of them with a tent and little debbies and a case of michelob.
Very good point.
🌹Good morning Dave, 😄great to see you and learn something new. Most of the hiking trails here in Western NC are being closed until this cv-19 clears up. (Aug 2020 😫current forest service timeline) Got ten miles in on Monday, might be the last for awhile so I’m grateful for your reminder to practice fire making skills while we enjoy introvert paradise. 🙏🏼🌹
Hello Laura and great to hear from you! That's bad they closed the trail, hopefully it'll open up earlier. Stay safe and thanks for watching!
What a great surprise! I had drilled it into my head that it would probably be at least May before you'd have time to even start any new videos. Hope your job is going OK. Your video came at a good time for me.
We've been under Stay At Home orders for a couple weeks (I've actually lost track...one day at a time you know) and we have at least until May 3 to go. You and Nick are part of a handful of people that cross my mind everyday. Stay safe friend. People like me need people like you. Thanks for taking time to make the video. Entertaining as always. I like your style sir.
Thanks Steve! Ah well Ive had weekends off due to changes at work but sometime in May Ill probably be back on seven days a week. A lot has changed at work. I'm glad you liked it and what all I do. Thanks for watching Steve
I think ppl get bushcraft mixed up with survival and backpacking. The experience and gear you show is quite impressive. You def bring a big pack worth of stuff into the woods with you, but the point is to enjoy yourself and not just “survive” while you’re out there. Sure, you’re not gonna be hiking miles on end with all that heavier stuff, but after you set up your camp you can go hiking or whatever you want. I think ppl always confuse through hiking, where you pack light and basically take everything with you, with regular camping and bushcraft. I like that you put out long form videos, not being concerned with UA-cam algorithms and other stuff content creators constantly fret over. You’re able to talk at length about things, which is great. It’s not all about views and memberships with this channnel. Very refreshing
Very well said Joel! And I agree with everything you said
I feel odd sitting in front of my PC at 04:15 watching this, but I have to tell you again that it is - British Army Standard Hotel Accommodation B A S H A, when I served I slept in many types, all over the UK & Germany. but so many times there was restrictions on fire as most places were pine forests or in areas where fire would give a position away. so a digging tool was high on the list to dig fox holes etc. A small saw/machete was needed for top cover. I am not at all surprised that the items leaked more than five! Be safe & stay well. Dave.
Thank you for that great info Dave and Thanks for watching
Dave, we are thankful to you, bro. Having you here it's so great, especially these bloody days. I wish you all success. 😃😃
Thank you my friend!
I always learn something from you and enjoy your sense of humor😂 Thank you Dave.
Great to hear that Lynn and thanks for watching!
Lol, he said monster rod! Hope all is going well with you, Dave. Very thorough for the beginner. It would be hard to go down to one single pot setup. Love the canteen cup with lid and stove also the stanley with walmart cup and homemade coozy also have a few bandanas in that setup. My stainless percolator, from walmart for 12 bucks,lives on the woodstove all winter. Coffee and tea ready anytime. I keep the guts out of it though. Would like to get a kelly kettle at some point. Usually if I take a stove I take the wood gas or twig stove, sometimes I toss the alcohol burner in there. Check out amsteel cordage if ya haven't. It is a bit more pricey. They use it for boating, winches,and hammocks has low stretch, light weight, and floats. Size to size it is as strong as wire rope ⅛" is rated at 2500 lbs. I do like tarred bank line other then trying to get knots out of it about need a marlin spike to get 'em out. As far as saws, stanley, lenox and other manufacturers make fold up saws that use sawzall blades. Can store several blades in the handle. I like em cause ya can have coarse and fine blades. I need to get a pocket boy with extra fine teeth for dovetails and joints and such.
All is well here and thanks for the comments! I have Amsteel on my hammock but it is way too expensive for general camp use. Thanks for watching
I’d say this is the best detailed bushcraft video for the beginners. You have a skill and a way about you that draws people in with your teachings about your knowledge of bushcraft based on real life experiences. You are hands down the best channel on UA-cam!! I have been saying this for years! Anyway enough gushing on how great your channel is lol the comments says it all. 👍👍 Blessings to you and Nick, do take care friend. -Nikki.
Thank you so much Nikki and Im glad you liked it and the others!
I love your explanation about really understanding how to start a fire if you work with a spark instead of an open flame
Absolutely! A flame is just too easy to choose anything to burn. Thanks for watching
The blue tarp is something I never thought about. Good tip.
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Chuck
The youth today has it a lot more easy. In the past we called bushcraft just camping and it started with a day trip with what you had. An old ax and Dads old saw, some matches and a view blankets from the last rehousing. Today the market is full of products, tarps, tents, woodstoves, you name it, you can buy it, a whole new industry is existing now.
I know exactly what you mean :-). I never worried about what the name of it was, I just loved to go. Every Friday I went to work with my canoe lashed on top of the packed car, and was off to the woods the minute I was out.
Hatchet, tarp, tent, life jacket, sleeping gear, and everything else was geared toward cooking.
No need to buy all that endless stuff. Much better to learn to figure out and make what you need. IMHO I'm better equipped that way anyway.
You're very right. Nowadays there's tons of lightweight camping items that makes roughing it quite comfortable
Hey Dave, just had a though while watching, I love listening to you talking about what you have learned in the woods and what to carry. Here goes, would you be willing to put all your teaching videos on a dvd and sell them? It would be so handy for us (we have satellite internet most of the time it works) to be off line and still be able to watch your videos and learn. Give it a thought, and then you would be able to teach others forever! Love your videos, may God bless you & Nick!
Earl, that is an excellent idea. I second that idea. I'd love to buy a set from Dave. His experience is very valuable and should be captured for posterity. Dave, please consider contacting some media guys who do this type of project well. I don't have any contacts to offer you, but you are so well connected, I'm sure you could put out some feelers to get this idea going. Thanks for considering it.
I like the idea but I have no idea how to go about making that happen. I know if UA-cam ever shuts down all my stuff will vanish. Nick says hello, we both say thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 do you have them on a pc? or did you upload them and then delete them? and by the way, you encourage us to sew stuff, well I sat down to make a covid19 mask for work, and it turned out great, then my wife made me sew her one too! Thanks for all the time you put into our lives with your videos.
@@earlschultz7880 I edit and upload on UA-cam them keep the raw footage on a portable harddrive. Great to hear you sewed up some masks!
If you ever want to do this just ask and I'll show you how easy it is to put on a Flash drive and 2 chapter it And I know I would buy many Flash drives and give them out to friends!!!!!
With the experience and knowledge you have about bushcraft, the top 5/6 are absolutely what a new bushcrafter needs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
Thank you Marjie!
This is such a helpful video Dave. Thank you so much. I’ve been watching bush crafting videos for a long time now to learn what I can before I begin my journey on doing it for myself. I didn’t want to go out into the woods with no idea of what to do, or where to start & end up in a dangerous situation. With the help of your videos I’ve been collecting items along the way, practising things at home & sleeping outdoors in my back garden (yard) after the lockdown ends, I feel as if I’m equipped with the safety knowledge & basic abilities I need to start spending time alone outside. This video was a great help in hearing your ideas on where you think you should start. Of course I’ve got my own starter kit ready, but good to listen your knowledge always. I hope you all are safe & well where you are in the world & I’m sending you all my love from the U.K. 💕
Thank you Sheila and I'm glad you've found the videos helpful! When you do finally venture out you'll be hooked for life. All is well here and I hope you're doing good. Take care and thanks for watching!
This video proves that even an old dog can learn a new trick. I never thought about using my percolator as an oven. Thank you. God bless and stay safe.
Great to hear that Rich! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too Brother
Thank you Dave, this was an Awesome video, because you are always very informative, and even though your knowledge of all these things you never talk down about ones who are like me just starting out, you are a great teacher, at first I didn't quite get it about the different knife blades, but when you drew them on the board it clicked, I got it!
Your videos can appeal to the beginner clear through to the experienced bush crafter/ survivalist!
Great, great video! Please continue to make them!
Not only educational but can help keep a lot of people from just going out there and not knowing and getting hurt!!
Thank you and I'm glad you liked it! Ive always thought there was a lot of confusion surrounding the Scandi grind. Im glad it clicked for you Thanks for watching and lots more to come!
I got to sleep on an antique rope bed with a down mattress years ago. Was very enjoyable. Keep up the great work teaching how to survive. I have the same difficulty with knots. My older Brother and Dad both could tie almost any knot including the truckers knots. I could run circles around them doing math in my head but knots always baffled me.
Those rope beds are so cool. I only know basic knots. Thanks for watching John
I like camping because I was a scout and was introduced to it when I was young. Bushcraft would be new to me. My number one "item" to use in bushcraft is not tangible. It is a concept. It is simply to go out and camp first. Get out and "rough it". The finer points- that is what Ol` Dave is all about. All the finer points mean nothing without a love of nature and the desire and ability to overcome potential discomfort and thrive while doing it.
Very well said!
Thanks for getting a video out for us Dave! We are all desperate to see your smiling face! I hope you and your family are coping well in these challenging times. Once again sharing your knowledge and experience is something we all need. Coming to us from your basement is just an added bonus! Heck, you could just have a 24 hour web cam panning 360 degrees around the basement and we’d tune in. We’d see something new we didn’t notice before on every pass! LOL! Stay safe brother and may God Bless!
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it Steve! Lol, I know everyone likes the gear room but I'm so ready to be back in the woods! Take care, thanks for watching and may God bless you too Brother
Great points, Dave. It's a shame that you were limited to only five items. The thing we hardly think about, though, is footwear and other apparel as necessities. I know you've covered this subject in detail in past videos and it would have been too much for this one. I think the subject is too large to consider everything, so I'd say to the beginner, just take Dave and Nick along! Stay safe!
Thank you Dr. Tom! Yep, I think this should be a ten item minimum... Five just doesn't cover it. Stay safe and thanks for watching!
It's always good to see you pass on your knowledge and especially to beginners. It's also a refresher course for people with a little more experience. I don't think anyone would get tired of you talking about equipment and the technical side is brilliantly explained. Many thanks again for your time and effort with superb videos, which are even more valued in these sad times. Stay well and many thanks again 😀👍
Thanks Spencer, I'm glad you liked it. Man I love talking about gear and kits! Thanks for watching
Dave, let me start by saying thank you for another great video. I wholeheartedly agree with Erwin Meester and the others who commented under his that you are exceptional both as a person and a bush crafter. How about doing another video of this theme, numbers 6-10? I would love to see what the next five would be. Take care of yourself and stay safe.
You are very welcome Gary and I'm glad you liked it. I may just do a 20 item video in the future! Thanks for watching
Thanks Dave, good to see you doing alright.
Thanks for watching Mike!
A video for beginners I would like to see is : Where to safely place a fire. How to check the area if it's safe for a fire. What to remove ect. I see videos how start fires but not really where to place one and how to extinguish one.
That's a very good idea for a video
Well put. And sometimes one should simply not make the fire… Remembering some really bad wild fires here not too long ago. One or two wild fires being suspected to be started by backpackers making camp fire during a brief summer period of fire ban (ban declared due to the extreme climate/local weather conditions at the time). They didn't really NEED to make a camp fire and should not have put others property, living and life at risk, but they did.
Also, they may put their own Lifes or other backpackers Lifes at risks also if things goes really bad fast and then fire fighters and rescue people is risking their life doing their job. As far as I can see, nature tends to recover in the long run after a wild fire, but dead or badly injured may not.
People living from forest they and their folks owned and tended for generations may get their heart broken to see their forest burned, perhaps burned by human carelessness (we have a great very generous tradition here of having the rights to walk over others land, but some misuse this right greatly and don't understand their responsibilities connected to their rights). I read about one guy doing suicide after his beloved forest was destroyed and seen grown men close to tears looking at the ashes of what they and their grandfarthers lived in and worked with.
I LOVE a good camp fire or stove in the wild, but IF there is a declared ban there is a ban for a good reason. Regardless, some people leaves their fire place not really extinguished and I hate that. It's not good form and not good respect to nature, animals and people.
Are you an engineer? Your mind just can't stop... Lol! You are super Thorough. I appreciate that! Another very good video.
For me I think the most important thing is fire - that's what is going to keep you alive so my top 5 are as follows:
1.) Knife and ferro-rod
2.) Backpack
3.) Fire pouch with char-cloth or natural materials for tinder, tin
4.) Strom matches
5.) Tarp
Might be more survival oriented anyways I'm not arguing just contributing.
Thanks again!
Lol, nah I'm just a machinist and a welder but I am thinking constantly! Good ideas and thanks for watching
Reallybigmonkey1 I used to work in the ship yards... I was a pipe fitter and production welder... You being a machinist is no surprise - I can see the wheels spinning whenever you talk.
"Every dent is a memory". Just like my old pickup.
Sounds good Greg!
Like the notches on my bedpost! LOL (Just kidding! Well...no..there is more to that...LOL)
-tow mater
Big Mahalo for your video again from the middle of the big pond. At 14:00 "Tinder, kindling, fuel" and the 5 seconds rule. That's a very organized way to help the Scouts to understand fire-making. Very helpful!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I used that terminology on scouts myself and it always did well! Thanks for watching
Best explanation of a scandi vs micro-beveled knife I’ve heard!
Thanks Jameson!
That was fun. Stuck inside due to the virus thing. I have a room in my house just like yours. Stuff from backpacking, canoe, bicycle, pickup truck and remote cabin camping collected over the years. I too love the percolator. My prize one is a Revere Ware stainless/ copper beauty. No good over a fire but sweet on a Coleman stove. Thank you, enjoyed very much.
Thanks Paul, I'm glad you liked it. Very cool you have that gear, man I'd LOVE a copper perc! Thanks for watching
Dave, brother without a doubt your the man. Putting this into five items is wicked hard lol. An knew before it started that you were going to through in some more. Ever since I got my Silky saw I'll never ever buy another saw unless forced to do so. I just love those Silky saws.
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Thanks Brother! Oh absolutely man, it's very hard to just stick to five items when in reality it needs to be ten. Nothing beats a Silky! Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Definitely agree.
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Love this guys attitude and personality. Happy, light hearted, and just enjoying life.
Thanks Jay!
wow 700 views already. ! You da man! Thank you so much for this video I feel like it was made just for beginners like me. I was already researching about sharpening the particular grinds. But this video was really needed to help understand wood carving for beginners as I am carving a ferro rod handle out of wood with my moraknive companion hd right now watching this video LOL. Thanks David! “Stupid striker” Junk! hahaha that made my morning. even brighter. really 😄 funny Had to add after staring at all those sweet moras I now have ordered that Carbon black full tang. That thing is back in black bad ass
I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Man as time goes on you're gonna grow to love that Companion HD. Good luck with that handle and thanks for watching
Great video thank you . I don’t own any bush craft stuff but I’m obsessed with watching it and now I know how to get started . Thank you my friend
I'm glad you liked it Jimney
I love your videos - you're a great teacher, you really make everything easy to understand!
Thanks! I'm glad you like em that much!
Another reason for scandi grind - easiest grind to sharpen! Great video, RBM1! Stay healthy, brother.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching Brian
I like this video a lot and am content to be an old woodsman, hunter and instructor still carrying matches and a Kabar . Thanks for your video and everybody stay healthy and happy .
Roger that on the Kabar. My bro got my father's used in the Pacific campaign. I had to get one and put it through it's paces of this and that and eating. ~ It's a joy to sharpen, and times I feel I keep it too sharp for all around.
Hopes I never have to test how deadly it is...oh say as a cougar dragging off the missus. (-:
~~ oh, do you have the leather washer handle QM? ~ A year back in some comments elsewhere some pointed out they thought the handle was too slick in some conditions.
One guy chimed in and spoke of there's a certain of numbered size O ring (I forget which) that will fill the grooves staying in place yet rise above level of handle to give a better grip. (lol, I talk like a sausage..hopes ya got that)
@Brian Bartulis - I have large and small Kabar with the stacked leather washer handles and treat the handles and sheath with olive oil which protects the handles and they feel great . No desire to use Orings .
The D-2 Extreme with Kraton handles is carried mostly for butchering large and small game and general camp use . Very very comfortable handles . All the best . Lefty
Thank you my friend and I'm glad you liked it!
Brilliant, Dave! Thanks for doing this tag video and sharing your unique perspective! I appreciate it!
Thanks Brother! Im happy you liked it man
Huzzah! The Return of Dave! Hope you Nick and the whole family are safe and healthy mate!
Thanks Max! We are ok here. I hope all is well your way
@@Reallybigmonkey1 yes sir! So far so good thank you for your kind words!!
Youre a fantastic teacher Dave. Thanks for the lesson!
Thank you Gary!
Great explanarion of how and why a Scandi grind. I get it now, TY!!!
Yes, thanks for the explanation, I never knew the grinds made a difference like that. Good to know.
Thanks Scott and Im glad it helped!
@@rld1278 You are very welcome Robin and Im glad it helped out
Dave I just love you. You are a breath of freshair. You make me laugh and yet teach me so much. Thanks Dave.
Thank you Dianna!
"Basha." is an Assamese word from Assam in India (Same as the tea.) and means "Hut." It's first recorded use by the British military was in Burma in WW2 and was used by the chindits to describe their canvas tarpaulin shelters.
swagmanandy Thanks for that explanation.
Thanks for the info
That's exactly what I was was told by British soldiers.
Lol, I'm missing Snake Island too!
Charles ord wingate fame.
Great informational video to help beginning bushcrafters along their way. This is much needed at this time because so many people now have finally opened their eyes to the need for this knowledge. Hope you and your family are well n healthy my friend!!
Thanks Brother and I'm glad you liked it! Yes, people really need to learn this stuff. All is well here and I hope you're doing well. Thanks for watching brother
Wonderful Dave! Some many folks right now are home scratchen their heads wondering what they need in the misnt of this Pandemic! Dave you are always so positive and give information that is simple and will let you build upon! Noice! Thank you for this and Stay Safe, Be Well and be vigilant! Never forget you are needed in this world and you do the Good! Amen! Thanks again My best to you and your family!~
Thank you Brother Ross! I'm glad you liked it and I'm happy to share this stuff. I'm trying my best to keep everyone's minds occupied. Stay safe and thanks for watching
Every time I watch you ( you’re on my list) I really learn something good. Thanks!!
Fantastic to hear that Rick! Thanks for watching brother
Dave this is one of your best productions so fare full of help full hints for the tinder foot and could be a real life saver . But on the scandi grind back in the early 50's when dad and grand dad were teaching me about the out doors we had no scandi blades just Bowie knives we were able to carve anything needed spoons bowls plates cups all with the Bowie I should clarify that actuality with dads WW 2 Ka-Bar so it can be done and was done . I did buy a mora Champion I be leave years ago and yes they are an outstanding carver and an all around great knife and as you said best bang for the buck out there . Happy trails say hi to Nick.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much! Well maybe I'm spoiled by scandi grinds because any time I tried to carve with a common grind it always dug in. Either their blades were tweaked or they had major knife skills!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 There you have the answer ave you have a choice in my situation I had no other knife and my dad sitting next to me showing me how to do this with his huge old Bowie it does take time you do need to be care full as always but it's doable the KEY THERE WAS NO CHOICE.the only thing I had to do was WRAP THE BLADE WITH SOME BURLAP.
Hello, I don't know if anyone else has pointed this out but for different lengths of para-cord you can dip the tip of an end in model paint to make a color code for different lengths. Saves looking thru a lot of cord for the one that best fits the job... Good tips and vids, I really enjoy them.
Good idea! I'm glad you liked the video, Thanks for watching
Good to see you're well. Bout to go on my second outing during this lockdown nonsense. I feel for folks limited to their yard or worse, an apartment. Getting out of doors is the whole point.
I do enjoy seeing the ol gear room though.
Sounds great! Enjoy the outing my friend!
1. Knife (Bushcraft style); 2.) Ferro Rod ; 3.) Percolating Pot; 4.) Cordage (paracord); 5.) Tarp (good one). That’s the five, but don’t short yourself by not watching the entire video. This is not just a video about stuff, but he packs in a lot of advice.....good advice too on how to use your top five equipment. This man knows his bushcraft....very experienced bushcrafter. You can go to all the “schools” read all the books by the “experts”, but nothing beats experience, for with that comes wisdom. I am definitely a new subscriber. Thanks for this video sir.
Thank you so much for your comments Paul! And thanks for subbing Brother.
This old grey-bearded sailor and scout wholeheartedly agree with your recommendation even though my list would trade something for a bang stick, each of the items on your list is essential.
Further, your explanation of blades and cutting surfaces are among the best that I have ever seen. Thank you!!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Neil! Thanks for watching
That's gotta be the best flamestyle fatwood method I've seen yet. That's the best flame I've seen. Nice idea!never would've thought to do that thanks for the knowledge. Greatly appreciated!
Thank you Ron!
Great vid as always brother, i watched a few of the other guys ones and i think yours is more along the lines of what you need to be able to make what you need when bushcrafting and that is great for beginers to know. If you are taking tinder with you as one of your 5 items it means that i 1 other tool you are not taking as if you are bushcrafting, foraging and finding tinder where you ate is all part of it.
Either way all these videos always make me re concider my own kit, which is always a good thing.😁
Thanks man and I'm glad you liked it. You totally get it! Bushcrafting is creating things in the wilderness, it ain't camping. Take care and thanks for watching!
Good choices Dave, stay safe, take care. Can't wait til we can all get back out into the woods. I'm going stir crazy! thanks for the video.
Thanks Jeff, I'm glad you liked it! Stay safe and thanks for watching brother
Discovery Channel food service?!? Shots fired!! 😂😂😂 You're killin' me, Dave!
Brian S I liked to fell off my chair with the food service comment. I love that Dave got that barb in on BG! The Monkey Man has true wit!
Lol, that wasnt even a planned comment!
@@steveturner3999 Lol, man Bear is actually a good guy, Discovery channel is what ruined him.
Great to see your healthy and we'll Dave! !!
Thank you my friend! I hope you're doing well
Of course, there is also Daves number ZERO. A Machete in a custom sheath holding items 1, 2, 5b, a multitool, a sharpening stone and item 4 (paracord) wrapped around it.
Lol!
Lol, absolutely!
Great to hear your thought process in each category! Scandi grind explanation was clear and the best I’ve heard. The percolator was a surprise but makes perfect sense. Appreciate you taking the time! 😎🙏
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
That little whistle seem plenty big to bug the crap out of dogs. lol.
Lol, I haven't tried that yet
great video as always hope everythings good down your way
Thanks Robert! All is well here Brother!
Cool stuff, and good advice for beginners and even “non beginners”. Nice of you to shout out DIY DARK MATTER, JERRY’S WOODSHOP and NATHAN4071. I need a whistle I think..... I’d like my lunch to be delivered sometimes 😉
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I love mentioning my good friends on here! Thanks for watching Chris.
Hi Dave. Another great video, my brother. My background is in Education, and I know a master teacher when I hear/see one. Any beginner watching your video will walk away with tremendous information without feeling overwhelmed. Your engaging and affable style certainly will certainly hold your focus, and your attention to detail would give them a comprehensive picture. And even if the video is directed to beginners, those of who have done a little more than beginner bushcrafting will still find your presentation a good reminder and refresher of the basics. Always a pleasure to hear you sharing your passion, my friend. Thanks much.
As a former teacher, I agree!
Hello Ric and thank you so much for your words Brother! I do love teaching stuff like this. Take care and thanks for watching!
@@marianfrances4959 Thank you Marian!
🎊 Question 🎉
The boiled water processed through the Percolator, is it considered distilled water ???
Thanks for the awesome video.
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not really to distill water you need to catch the steam and convert it back to water with some kind of tubing or an umbrella of some type
You don't have to distill water to make it potable. letting it boil at a rolling boil for five minutes will render it clean of parasites and Bacteria. However water containing chemicals or toxins must be distilled or filtered!!!!
Nope. Distilled water is when you boil the water (Or let it evaporate up from the ground), catch the steam as it rises/evaporates, and let the caught steam re-condense back into water into a different clean container.
The water that has re-condensed is called 'distilled water".
Do not do this distillation within a closed or sealed system.
Why: Because if the water you started with has any aromatic contaminants in it, those aromatics will rise up with the steam and be transferred into your clean container with the water. If you suspect this, leave an airgap above the dirty water container so the aromatics can escape.
The others that have replied are correct. Thanks for watching my friend!
Morning dave..thanks for another great video your top go to for sure..love the fact you still get and read the paper when I was younger my grandfather was a pressman at the atlanta journal..I've learned alot from your videos..thanks for your time and sharing..I'm gonna have coffee now..have a good day good week..with love from my family to yours..
Hello and I'm glad you liked it! Very cool your Grandfather worked there! My mom started getting the Atlanta Journal back around 1964 or 1965 and still gets it today! Enjoy your coffee and thanks for watching my friend!
Dave, are you saying that as far as ferro rods go... That size matters? ❤🌅🌵
Yes, rod size matters. It is easier to achieve your goal of "igniting" a fire with a larger rod. lol.
Lol, yes it does
For one thing, if numb of cold or shaking, dexterity will not be at its best. When you may need a fire the most, it is likely to be harder to create the fire. Having a fire rod which is use before (and hence pre scraped), having a good big grip on both the fire rod and the scraper helps. The big grips or anything attached to the tool may also help finding it on the ground when dropping it out of decreased dexterity or general exhaustion.
When I did a small, easy, training session outdoors in a dark cold evening, only one guy in the team successfully ignited the given material within the given time frame , the rest failed. So training training training and be sure to also challenge yourself one step at a time. Being tired, wet and cold and perhaps having poor visibility and a hurt strong hand... Every bit helps then, also better equipment (lighter may be lost, broken, crushed, out of fuel or not functioning due extreme conditions. Matches may be lost, used up or their water proof container compromised). Start training easy, learn the tool and learn what variant or quality works better for you. The fire rod does not replace matches or lighter, but is a great backup and backups should always be tested and proven.
@@ghanaboyz , thank you. That's great advice. Even if not planning for extreme conditions, storms do come up suddenly. Sending lots of love 💜 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵
@@suzisaintjames You are welcome :) And thank You for the sending. Well send, well received :) The world is a better place with some love.
The explanation of the Scandi grind, alone, makes this worth watching.
Thank you my friend!
Yes it feels like an age since the last one
I'm only able to upload two a month for now but maybe one day a lot more!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I hope you keep em coming! Have you considered a podcast? We can still hear from you without you having to push a whole video production.
I never thought about blue coloring for rescue products. Great recommendation.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Boy, am I excited every time I see a new Reallybigmonkey video is up! (especially on a Friday) I just have to add my 2 pennies worth:
Item 1: Knife. Thank you for explaining grind type VS feathering, so much clearer on why grind type is THAT important!
Item 2: Fire starter. I like your take on why start training with sparks rather than flames...
Item 3: Percolator (spell check likes this spelling): I don't drink coffee, but have thought about it as a cheap pot. You may still need to filter the larger sediments that won't rise with the steam, though.
Item 4: Rope. I am fighting myself not to make this joke, but you are warned: Absolute worst case end of the world scenario, you can hang yourself...
Item 5: Tarp. Can also be used as a mediocre blanket or bad sleeping bag.
Item 5.5: Saw. I would call this a beginner-intermediate item, but it could also be more appropriate than some other item on the list, depending on local environment.
Thanks for this Dave, it is still mostly around freezing here and I am still working. This felt like the cherry on top of the week cake!
You are very welcome and you made some great points! Thanks for watching brother
I hope you and your family are safe and healthy during these difficult times. I hear from the news Georgia is getting clobbered good from the storm. So you are likely to stay self-quarrantined for a while like most everyone else. We are happy to see your videos even from gear central.
Thanks Raymond! We are good but man did it storm!
First. First at last!
and yes, good video. Very well done. You nailed it.
Congrats!
@Chris Kavanaugh lol, yes. I will buy someone some coffee ;-)
@Chris Kavanaugh True. And it will probably be appreciated. I will do it if I happens to see one. We do have homeless in Sweden, but they are not as many (at least those being Swedish citizens) and not as clearly seen as in other countries.
There are beggars travelling back and forth from other countries and these can be spotted easily enough, but strictly speaking I think these are not homeless (I have visited "the home country" of some).
The latest official statistics in Sweden talks about 30 000 homeless in Sweden, but mind you, this have a definition of "Homeless" that does not mean you have nothing, sleeping outdoors or in a charity shelter, so those actually having nothing is way fewer.
For example, if you live in a home own by the city or in a private home of family or friends, you are still counted as homeless in our statistics.
You then HAVE a home, but not really your OWN home.
Regardless, I think the difference is huge if one compare to those actually trying to sleep outdoors, in cellars, night open junk food places or if lucky a night in a charity shelter.
The number of people being "actually" homeless is less than 6 000 or so I read in the papers (figure vary depending on definitions and year) and even so, it seems a substantial degree is offered a indoor bed as long as they behave, conform to a few rules, are momentarily sober etc. It appears that there are still a small number not conforming, some being kicked out from these shelters and still a smaller number actually still choosing to live by themselves outdoors (there are documented cases of the latter). In my life time, I have never heard or read anything about anyone being born in Sweden without a home. Heard and read about many that LOST the home they had, sometimes due faults of their own but often due a mix of things going really bad in a short time frame.
I have been around a number of other countries and some places you can't be in a city without seeing "true" homeless in deep poverty. I have seen what having nothing means in countries like India and USA and how shockingly great the contrasts are between having and not having.
Never seen a homeless claiming to be veteran in public in Sweden, but saw it first day in USA.
Due to the system we have in Sweden I think a substantial percent are saved from the initial problems that may lead into homelessness. NOT bullet proof no and not without tax money invested no, but certainly making a huge difference. I guess that most people here thinks it is the right thing to do and it paying back in the long run. It is not only a kind of morals but also an effort to think of a long term system: People not being homeless has a better chance of keeping a job and if you have a job you are a tax payer. While being a member of EU, it seems to me that the number of homeless has increased, but I may be proven wrong on that or it is true but having no connection.
Thanks Uncle Dave: Great video as usual. Stay safe; Frank
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it Frank!
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*"NOW THAT YOUR A BUSHCRAFTER"*
NOT A *DAMN BACKPACKER*
Exactly!
As far as bush craft goes,i think a saw is a really good thing because you have alot of controled cuts at specific sizes and total control of the shape and angle if the ends of the pieces. Very helpful.
I agree 100%, and it's the safest tool there is. Thanks for watching Justin
another great video . how does he do it ? i remember the video that got me hooked on fun in the woods . it was were dave went out in a monsune with i think three trash bags for three day and two nights . got dropped off on the side of the road and walked out into the middle of nowhere . he was completely miserable . now i may not be remembering it exactly but thats how i remember it so many years ago and it would be a nightmare trying to find that exact video again . sure would love a compilation video of the best of dave in the woods and best of dave at home . just a thought though . love your work i learn something new every video ty ty
Thanks Henery, I'm glad you liked it and the others! I'm not sure if you're talking about Survival vacation or Oregonmikes survival challenge both were fun. Take care and thanks for watching brother
Was that really over 50 minutes? Fantastic. I was completely absorbed filing this material away in my brain. Thank you.
Always great to hear that Steve! When time flies during a video I must be doing something right!
Thank you. I am just starting out and hope to start making small videos. I have camped before but bush-crafting is pretty new and neat. I will send you the story about being creeped out in the woods soon. Take care.
Sounds great Rick! I absolutely wanna hear that story
The filter in the coffee pot is a good idea!right on Dave👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked that Bill
Hope you and your family are doing well Dave? Thank you for filming this. If I may be so bold, you could have your own school for this because of how knowledgeable you are based on your experiences. I really admire and respect all the innovative ways that you do things. And might I add, I could call you another professor of bushcrafting and camping. You're an asset to the community and your opinion does matter. God bless you and yours 🙏⛪️.
We are doing ok here, I hope all is well with you. I'm glad you like what all I do! I'm too busy for any real instruction right now but I'm the future who knows? Take care and thanks for watching!
You're more than welcome. I always love all of your videos (even when your fur babies make appearances). Yes we are well thanks to Almighty God.
Great insight David, glad that you bent the rules a little here, because all those items and some more are essential, especially when starting out new to bush crafting and setting the tone. There is so much info out there, but maybe you could add your additional 4 at a later time, that would be very helpful. Basha I have also heard as British army special hotel accommodation, a somewhat tongue in cheek reference 👍
Thanks Mak, I'm glad you liked it. Five items no where near covers the necessities. Ten at the minimum. Take care and thanks for watching!
Best wishes from England Dave, we’re in lockdown at present probably you are as well, you and your family stay safe and keep your distance, gods speed yours Derek
Best wishes and y'all stay safe too Derek. Thanks for watching
Really good information in this video. Mors Kochanski always said "the more you know, the less you carry". In his time there weren't very many companies churning out gear to spend your hard earned bucks on. For me in today's world I would say "the more you know the less you spend".
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and that's a very good saying you have! Thanks for watching
I've been using a kbar as my primary knife and your explanation on scandi grind knives really explained why I get so exasperated when it comes to wood working.
I'm glad you found that helpful John! That Kabar is a good knife but you really need a scandi grind for wood carving chores
Information and personal experience is key. A man is never a failure that has friends, your closing statements, and all that we as a community, all share back and forth is what makes it all so great, be it a Cub Scout, a woodsman, a soldier, a outdoor adventurer, or just someone wanting to get more out of life with new skills.
Dave, you’re a guy we all wish we knew or had the pleasure of a cup of cowboy coffee with. I don’t say that about just anyone, you are that guy we all want to have as a friend and neighbor.
Big Nose and Flat Head are both grinning and are honored in their tutaledge (sp)of you those years ago.
I believe, as Mors is no longer with us, he had to choose his words carefully above, when the perculator came up. He’s grinning a bit too I think knowing he’s had an effect on us all!
Great video! Have a great week, drag Nick out with you again soon and make us a new one!
Thanks for the comments, support and for watching Julian!