Easiest Way to Make a Camp Fire: The Elevator Fire Lay
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- Опубліковано 23 січ 2020
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Thanks for taking a few minutes and watching this premiere with me! Really looking forward to this film coming out, as well as the second film on Wilderness Medicine that we captured. A big thanks to The Survival Summit for this sneak peak.
Thought: "Lift stick": Why not have it 'pre-lifted' with rocks and/or other sticks? In other words, basically creating a 'rocket stove' type effect right from the beginning. (Edit: Gray Bearded Navy Vet here).
Out of all the fires I've built camping or working, I've never used or seen as smartly developed fire-lay as this one. Awesome job seeing outside the box to develop innovating and easy to implement techniques that have such a great and new impact on so old a skill.
I appreciate your work.
I agree it's a good video for those incompetent to building a fire, but this is hardly a technique he developed/innovated. He's simply illustrating in a very thorough and well thought out manner an old technique to people who I'm going to assume are not southern country folk.
The level of detail in your instructions is incredible.... I'm subscribed to dozens of other preppers, bushcrafters, survivalists etc but you're the best at actually teaching.
You’re like the bob ross of camp fires 🔥
I get that a lot! I watched him almost religiously as a kid believe it or not. Only difference is now instead of painting "happy little trees", I am taking dead trees and burning them. In my defense, the happiness left them long before I got ahold of them
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret And if not, no doubt they had it coming...
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret But then even in death, they keep campers happy. This is an excellent instructional sir! The ability to control the airflow can be crucial to sustaining a fire. Please keep the education coming, especially now.
P.S.: you should grow an afro.
OK grunt - - - let’s see you build a fire in 40 mile an hour winds /:( - - - we need to see THAT video. That scenario is my nightmare scenario which actually happened to me about a year ago.
Love this
Of all the survival, bushcraft, and even tactical channels, this is the best. Easily understood, straight to the point, nothing that is the newest trend or cool thing to do...just effective information from a great teacher. My family and I appreciate your sharing of knowledge. Thank you.
This simple technique made me change the way I've been making fires for 20 years, not to mention how I used a Ferro rod. Thanks for the excellent video!
This is one of the best made, easy to understand, concise and clear “how to make a fire” videos I’ve seen yet. I’m saving this one to share with my CAP squadron cadets as they work on their ground SAR qualifications.
Had my 10 year old son watch this and he subscribed! He made this fire using a lighter and did a great job! I put it up on my UA-cam channel and said where we seen it and gave you credit and said to check you out! Thanks for the video 👊🇺🇸
I love how detailed, yet simple your instructional are. You do such a good job making things easy to understand.
I agree. And without all the arrogant smugness like "Duchebags Corner".
@@busdaddy1547 Amen brother.
very nice. I plan to learn more about fatwood this season. Birch is very plentiful where I live and I've come to rely on birchbark so heavily.
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A person having never started a campfire before could use this video to great success thank you.
It never gets old, watching a master make fire. Good to see you in the woods again.
Ikr? Lol there is always the awe
Yep. Superior firelay. Thank you!
Simple, to the point and effective... None of that "look at me" crap. Thank you
Utterly superb. You can tell you've been doing this for years and have such confidence in your ability not to fuck it up....As I probably would. I'd probably set fire to a field or a forest. Can't wait for the next session. You're a great teacher/trainer.
Outstanding. That was a great fire lay. All the " experts " should watch your videos so they can understand why they're fire is smoking.................
I used to be so proud of how good my fires started. Used to. I can’t wait to try this technique
Most excellent. Would have been useful to me, growing up in the Rockies -- not that starting a fire in a wooded desert is difficult -- but at least my kids will know this, now.
And Mr Green Beret is back! Can’t wait to see your Survival Summit flicks enjoy your weekend brother
Took a break from editing to say thanks for your interest! It's going to be a really good film and can't wait to get it done and out there! Josh is an amazing instructor.
Very artful fire starting. Thinking ahead, anticipating what the fire needs, having it right there exactly when it is required. Outstanding!
The sound quality on this is outstanding. Your voice is crystal clear, the environment sounds are at optimal levels. Whatever equipment/editing process you are using these days is producing excellent results. Kudos to you and the GB2 team.
This was a rare opportunity where I was being filmed; I didn't have to capture the video, audio, or do any editing! The Survival Summit did all of it. With that said, they happened to use the latest setup that I have invested in for my own videos (including the audio) so this year expect better quality video/audio on the channel.
Thanks for the compliment! It's rare we get production quality compliments when the content is so compelling and the main focus. You have good taste!
@@TheSurvivalSummit Make no mistake, the GBGB audience is very discerning! Great video!
I used your method for some sausage roasting. Worked super. I used a sheet of paper towel and dry leaves for the middle (and a match), but it was still the best fire I've made.
This is the absolute best explanation on how to start a fire I've seen, I didn't know it was called elevator fire in english. I live in Costa Rica, my grandpa taught me a similar technique me being a kid and have used it since (only difference is he used to put some larger logs on the bottom). Love your videos brother. Thanks a lot for your work 👏👏👏👌
I've always used a teepee, but I like this elevator idea.
-4, Carl - Best I've seen in sixty years!
Nice approach. Sure beats stooping over to blow on the fire and turning blue in the process.
Bless you for sharing your wisdom with us!!!
I was wondering just yesterday where you were, Josh. Then, I thought, "This guy always has lots of irons in the fire. Be patient!" Lol! Hope you and yours are well. Great video, btw. I'm excited to try the elevator fire lay soon.
That is an exceptional method of building a fire. Wow, thank you sir!!
Great video!
Fire is Man’s only real magic.
Simply communicated and well demonstrated.
👍🏻👍🏻
you are a very good teacher and i love watching your videos
Nice, I am always in the market to learn a new campfire lay. I recently, as in a little over a year ago started making upside-down fires that have proved to be excellent in wetter environments like the Pacific Northwest/B.C. area. I like to start with base of whatever ground wood is sitting around, wet or not. Layer it up with smaller and smaller layers up to the peak and then light the peak. There is never enough materiel above the flame to block any draft and any hot bits and coals drop down to work on starting the next layer down. By the time it burns down to the base layer of wood, that has warmed up and dried out enough that it will burn too. What I like about this, is there is usually some charred wood on the forest floor left over from clear cutting and brush fires from a century ago that even in a forest full of trees the old wood is still there and I would rather my fire base use up some of this material rather than heating up dirt.
You have made a fire a time or two haven't you. Very well done demo. Fatwood sure makes life easier, doesn't it? That one stick you have will start 25 + fires. That is a great resource. I will give your method a shot next time I build a fire. Thanks.
GREAT STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTION!!!
Genius! I've read tons of survival book's and never heard of the Elevator Fire Lay. Great work,
Excellent instruction. Will be the way I do it from now on.
From one vet to another, thank you for your service. I love your channel.
Pathfinder instructors are the best !
Love that technique! Thank you for the wonderful lesson.
Simplistic perfection..
Great technique and meticulous detail in the instruction! Thank you for posting.
Not to correct you cause what you said about the fire triangle, but there is another, the fire tetrahedron which includes air, heat, fuel but also includes a chemical chain reaction. Which is helpful for fighting fires, but not much for starting them lol but great video! Well explained.
Great explanation well worded with quick simple instructions fantastic
I've been demonstrating firefighting for many years and that was the most succinct exposition on the topic that I've seen.
The best fire lay I have seen! Very well demonstrated. Look forward to more skills to come.
Thank you, Josh
I really can’t understand why some people gave a thumb down
What, no winter in the ADKs? We are headed up in a couple weeks to hike/camp. Can't wait!
There is winter here! I flew down to FL for these
Love the idea of the lift-stick
Learning new things every video. GB2 is the man!
Thanks alot for the information and the time and energy you put into this video.
This is good stuff. I tried to use a ferro rod last winter for the first time ever. It was a disaster. Thanks for the new info.
Thanks for this video. I was going to skip it because I thought I knew how to properly start a fire, but the lifting capability of this fire lay is absolutely brilliant. Glad that I watched the whole thing!
Simple. Effective and to the point. Thanks
I watched the video again and it's still a great video taught expertly. Thanks!
Nice! I never seen this method b4.
I really like this technique
I tried this approach last year. Definitely provides convenient & precise control when getting the fire going.
You are the man! Your instructions are structured really well!!!
Such an underrated channel and video. Thank you so much for your informative content!
Great instruction, sir. Love d simplicity of your explanation. Hope you do more on knots. Thanks n stay blessed...
That was very well explained, easy to understand.
He's back! Woot woot, thanks for posting👊
THE MASTER🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Simple efficient and easy to remember. Thank you very much for this.
Pure class, very informative and well presented!
Many thanks for sharing this awesome video.
Atb.
Take care, Steve. 👍👍
Welcome back Josh! Great to see you back making great video's again especially like this one in the presentation of the elevator fire lay.
Super informative and to the point
Awesome video! I love the small techniques that make a big difference. Especially with the farro rod
I appreciate you taking the time to make these vids. I'm slowly learning and can't wait to teach this to my sons.
As always...spot on information delivered with no confusion and proof that it works!!! True skills.
Nice, I can't wait to try this.
You Sir, are a blessing!
Wow that’s clever, never thought about that. Thank you for showing this
This is some of the best and practical instruction around. Thank you.
I so want to practice this stuff but Its hard to find a place in southern California where i can practice bushcrafting at least with making fires. Bushcrafting looks so fun.
I wish they had a way to give 3 thumbs up. Yer videos are always outstanding. Thank you
No torn up blue shirt . that was like a triad mark for all your video . as all ways spot on
Never seen this technique, but it works great! Thanks for explaining how to make a fire this way so clearly. Excellent!
Excellent video!! Thank you for showing me that. So simple yet so effective!!
Love this!
Brand new idea to me, and it's easy to understand, easy to build. Awesome. Gonna use it right away. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank-you Sir, great teacher, easy to setup, and i will try it out up here in the Great White North, despite all the snow we've had. God Bless you.
Great technique! I'll definitely be trying this.
hey to ya Josh thanks for taking the time
Used the fire triangle today at South Llano River State Park.
Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent period of instruction
super informative video Joss. Certainly a tool that I will take away and try.
Genius.
Great technique! Thank you for the awesome instructional video!
This is incredible and made to look so easy, many thanks for sharing
great idea glad ur back
Glad you're back!!
Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing your first film. Thanks.
Thanks for another awesome tutorial. You have a really good teaching style that resonates well with me.
Makes it look so easy.
Nice video. This was definitely a better explanation than the first time I saw you do it. Plus the planted hand technique I really think will help a member of my group that has had a stroke in the past and it's hard for him to get clean sparks off of a ferro rod.
Great video, as usual. Can't wait to see the film! Keep it up brother.
Joshua, good to visit again, thanks for sharing with us, God bless !
Thanks for another great instructional video. I just love these videos.
Great video, explanations and technique...nice work