Thank you for taking all of this basic, but often scattered information, putting it in one place, and explaining it concisely: saving and sharing. The rundown of the various ignition tools is a valuable section, all by itself. (Learning the phrase, "aviator's Spark Lite" is a particular treat: I was calling it a "rotary firesteel.") And learnign about the tinder qualities of hand sanitizer is highly gratifying in the age of COVID. While you are listing all of those ignition tools, I'd love to hear/see your comments someday on the "permanent match" items that are becoming popular as a middle ground between matches and lighters.
Most folk's don't know what sleep deprivation & ketosis(starvation) entails,Then having the pressure of your peers hanging over you,asking a myriad of questions,demanding the correct answers & then having the stress of "Git n' er done in a rather short amount of time.Failure is Not an option.....Ever! That's something that's kicked into you from the get go! Many Thanks to Andrew for giving us some glimpse of what is expected at SERE school,Cheers!!!
The Kukri is an ideal Survival tool/weapon for any soldier. 1 Hatchet/Tomahawk for chopping wood, 2 Machete for hacking bush 3 Knife for cutting 4 Drawknife for shaping 5 Slaughtering and Butchering animals for meat - and finally a Weapon mostly used in a stabbing technique for disembowelling like a Zulu Assegai. One tool on the belt with multiple uses for a soldier. Every soldier should have one. And not forgetting the Psychological effect when charging an enemy screaming "Ayo Gorkhali" - "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous Nepalese Gurkha soldiers
Clear, concise and obviously backed up with practical experience. All your videos stand out as examples of really excellent instruction in every subject you cover. Thank you, from Uk. 👍
It's a little ironic that in ancient times anyone that could create fire was highly respected but now any 5YO with a lighter or matches can burn his own house down to the ground. I grew up camping, first with family, then my teenage friends. I always had matches or a lighter but never had any trouble getting a fire started quickly with locally scavenged materials. I've seen some guys try to hold a flame to a log trying to get it burning. Hilarious ! Your videos cover everything from the basics to advanced techniques that many of us had not yet known. Keep it up !
Just now got done watching, awesome af,well,I like your knowledge on survival out in the field, you just helped on some items to add to complete my fire tinder bag.
I just watched this a day after I went camping. It's funny that I must be on the right track if I see your camera pan past yer knife "morakniv" and yer saw "silky gomboy" and this exactly what I used to process my fire. I used the mora to make some fatwood scrapings then I took a ferro rod and the spine of the mora to ignite it. Took under 10 mins from unprocessed wood to a raging fire. My gf was impressed lol said it was like watching naked and afraid lmfao. I had clothes on tho hahaha This makes me pleased with my choices of gear that I've amassed over the years. Great video! Thank you. Made me happy to see I did ok.
Andrew , I find myself saying this again and again that was OUTSTANDING AF!!!!!! Your instruction was to the point and well communicated , easy to follow and well demonstrated!! I will thank you again for enlightening the class on Military training technics and their equipment. Outstanding!! This is a great educational technic you are using , short down and dirty videos on the subject!! Keep it rolling Andrew and we who want to learn will attend!!!!
Where I grew up in Texas there were quartzite cobbles in all the dry stream beds and Indian arrowheads were commonly found in areas where flint was not found. *Where there is Flint, there is fire.* It's common on UA-cam to bad mouth the Magnesium Bar. I was first issued one in 1971 in East Africa. I kept one taped to my knife sheath and one in my pocket. After you have used one a few times, it comes easy. My rod never came off the bar but even if it did, it is not a Tragedy.
and I just saw a les stroud survival kit review where he choose for his own commercial kit the stndard rectangular magesium bar and rod and he rates it.
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend. Sincere thanks for sharing this vital survival information. You always do a great job in presenting the information. All the best to you. Stay healthy out there. 🤗
I have to thank you again for being such a well of knowledge and taking the time out of your life- be it away from family or away from home comforts, even if its for a day and a night- to teach us. That's not something a whole lot of people would even consider doing for strangers on the internet. You and shawn kelly are absolute anchors in this community and if it wasnt for you and him- id have dropped camping years back when i bought garbage gear at walmart. Now im well situated with quality gear ive taken the time to research and figure out what works for me. And i have you and corporal kelly to thank for this. Youve allowed me to enjoy a side of nature i didnt think existed. God bless 🙏
One feature of this great vid is the reminder that practice makes perfect. The most pressure in building fire for me has been in the Yukon Territories in -60 F in winter, and hypothermic cold rain in summer . My Estwing camp axe with 26 inch handle is a handy lifesaver in enabling quick, hot, relatively large, durable fires out of dry spruce, as well as being a reserve defense weapon. The Granfors Bruks might even be more reliable. Re-cross your pushover dead spruce trunks over the fire to get more heat and light. You may be in large predator country. Pray for the best, but prepare for the worst. Adding certain tobacco to the fire for bitter smoke seems to help warn off hunting bear, cougar, and wolf. Make no mistake, hungry predators eat meat, and that is you.
I've owned 4 or 5 estwing axes and many brick hammers best you can buy only problem is they totally live up to the name estwing because they always fly away! Some before the rightful owner's first use.
@@markkoehler5110 I know a couple of 'baccy smokers who spent years in beary woods and hardly ever saw a bear. I have also had good luck with mosquito coils to warn predators of my presence. A bush dog that will not bring predators to you can be indispensable. Drawback to a dog is it that has to be fed, and appropriately. Packs for dogs tend to jeopardize the dogs in their maneuvering on predators. I always have a heavy rifle. .30-06 with good bullets can be enough for anything. .338 &.375 H&H or Ruger maybe better..
Thank you for making these videos. There are many who know things but there are few who know things and can teach them in an organized manner. Thank you again. Awesome videos!
I’m lovin this. Had I not already had the kids and wife out with me earlier today doing our weekly bushcraft and survival practices, I certainly would have taken on the challenge. Now I have something to try next weekend. Great video.
I always carry a cut off road flare mostly because by the time someone realizes that they are hypothermic simply striking a road flare is difficult. (PAST EXPERIENCE) Like the exams, now the kids have to do it.
Another great tutorial major. I carry a few "guaranteed fire in a bottle" on my body and spaced out through my gear no matter the terrain or time of year.
Great explanation down to the point no fuss no muss
This guy is the shit. Andy is the most professional survival man going. I don't care what you say, this ranger means BUISNESS.
Thank you for taking all of this basic, but often scattered information, putting it in one place, and explaining it concisely: saving and sharing.
The rundown of the various ignition tools is a valuable section, all by itself. (Learning the phrase, "aviator's Spark Lite" is a particular treat: I was calling it a "rotary firesteel.") And learnign about the tinder qualities of hand sanitizer is highly gratifying in the age of COVID.
While you are listing all of those ignition tools, I'd love to hear/see your comments someday on the "permanent match" items that are becoming popular as a middle ground between matches and lighters.
One of the Best channels ever ✊🏻
Most folk's don't know what sleep deprivation & ketosis(starvation) entails,Then having the pressure of your peers hanging over you,asking a myriad of questions,demanding the correct answers & then having the stress of "Git n' er done in a rather short amount of time.Failure is Not an option.....Ever! That's something that's kicked into you from the get go! Many Thanks to Andrew for giving us some glimpse of what is expected at SERE school,Cheers!!!
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HooAh! Excellent training video!
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for another down and dirty right to point fire craft! Thank you and have a Great Day!
A 16 minute fire master class.
The Kukri is an ideal Survival tool/weapon for any soldier. 1 Hatchet/Tomahawk for chopping wood, 2 Machete for hacking bush 3 Knife for cutting 4 Drawknife for shaping 5 Slaughtering and Butchering animals for meat - and finally a Weapon mostly used in a stabbing technique for disembowelling like a Zulu Assegai. One tool on the belt with multiple uses for a soldier. Every soldier should have one. And not forgetting the Psychological effect when charging an enemy screaming "Ayo Gorkhali" - "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous Nepalese Gurkha soldiers
One of the best video about fire. Short but everything as it should be. Thank You Bro!
This video has to be the top fire video on UA-cam. Hands down. Great job Andrew.
The channel for go-to survival tips. What's the word?
Comprehensive.
Hooah Hooah, Thanks, it's always good to refresh.
Clear, concise and obviously backed up with practical experience. All your videos stand out as examples of really excellent instruction in every subject you cover. Thank you, from Uk. 👍
Your description of his vids are dead on & I believe that's why most of us enjoy watching them.
Well done Andrew!
Outstanding video.
👍🏼👍🏼
Semper Fi Ranger
Excellent training!
Here for another outstanding AF video, thanks Andrew enjoy your Sunday Gunday
It's a little ironic that in ancient times anyone that could create fire was highly respected but now any 5YO with a lighter or matches can burn his own house down to the ground. I grew up camping, first with family, then my teenage friends. I always had matches or a lighter but never had any trouble getting a fire started quickly with locally scavenged materials. I've seen some guys try to hold a flame to a log trying to get it burning. Hilarious ! Your videos cover everything from the basics to advanced techniques that many of us had not yet known. Keep it up !
A great video tips
Good Job
Freedom is everything ❤️💪🏻
I love this video! Fire starting is paramount in survival!
I knew everything but the mirror trick never, ever thought of that one, thx for the vid
Thanks Andrew!
Sir yes sir. Boy this brings back memories.
I admire your skills and dedication, a very interesting and pleasing video to watch indeed, thank you
Remember everyone deployed. God bless you all. 🇺🇸 Thank you, sir. All the way.
Just now got done watching, awesome af,well,I like your knowledge on survival out in the field, you just helped on some items to add to complete my fire tinder bag.
The 10 min challenge would be fun among friends.
Thanks for another outstanding video!
👏👏👏brilliant and in depth👏👏👏
Outstanding presentation Major!
Thank you for all the fire tips...great job...keep your videos coming as I continue to watch....
Absolutely outstanding !!! Everyone should watch this video at least once a day !!!!
Thank you for the great training. I processed the wood, used cotton balls with mineral oil to start the fire and, just like that a fire!
Allways agreat and interesting video thanks Andrew 👍
Great video, glad the Corporal suggested you're Channel.
Great & concise!
Great great job!!! Excellent!!
I just watched this a day after I went camping. It's funny that I must be on the right track if I see your camera pan past yer knife "morakniv" and yer saw "silky gomboy" and this exactly what I used to process my fire. I used the mora to make some fatwood scrapings then I took a ferro rod and the spine of the mora to ignite it. Took under 10 mins from unprocessed wood to a raging fire.
My gf was impressed lol said it was like watching naked and afraid lmfao. I had clothes on tho hahaha
This makes me pleased with my choices of gear that I've amassed over the years.
Great video! Thank you. Made me happy to see I did ok.
Fantastic tips awesome videos
Excellent video Andrew , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Andrew , I find myself saying this again and again that was OUTSTANDING AF!!!!!! Your instruction was to the point and well communicated , easy to follow and well demonstrated!! I will thank you again for enlightening the class on Military training technics and their equipment. Outstanding!! This is a great educational technic you are using , short down and dirty videos on the subject!! Keep it rolling Andrew and we who want to learn will attend!!!!
This was an excellent video on fire craft Major Andrew once again you nailed it sir thank you sir 👍🇺🇸
Great video!
On point.
Always clear, concise, without the fluff!!
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Where I grew up in Texas there were quartzite cobbles in all the dry stream beds and Indian arrowheads were commonly found in areas where flint was not found.
*Where there is Flint, there is fire.*
It's common on UA-cam to bad mouth the Magnesium Bar. I was first issued one in 1971 in East Africa. I kept one taped to my knife sheath and one in my pocket. After you have used one a few times, it comes easy. My rod never came off the bar but even if it did, it is not a Tragedy.
and I just saw a les stroud survival kit review where he choose for his own commercial kit the stndard rectangular magesium bar and rod and he rates it.
Luv the refresher, we'll done!
I loved it.
Another great tinder are guitar picks. They are made of highly flammable cellulose, cheap, and the flat form factor makes them easy to pack.
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend. Sincere thanks for sharing this vital survival information. You always do a great job in presenting the information. All the best to you. Stay healthy out there. 🤗
Nice time Andrew, you're a 🔥 by yourself! Rangers lead the way! 🇺🇸
Excellent content sir!
More great information from a great instructor
Excellent content and well produced video! You knocked this one right out of the park my friend!
Amazing video, more of Them please 👍💪
A great revision. Cheers Major.!
Very good video, never thought about how fast I can get one started, I will have to try it sometime
An additional thought. The only methods usefully one handed are the spark lighter, Bic, and Lenses. If injured that is an important point.
Good class hope to see more.
I always learn something new with your videos, Andrew. You are an excellent trainer.
Great instruction as usual. Practicing these methods will make them memory.
Excellent video.
Thank you
Outstanding!
A fantastic instructional and demonstrational video on fire starting. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the instruction! It's always a fun time watching these videos.
Nice to see you back again, love your videos. Shout out from France.
Nice
Andrew, fn awesome video and info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great review of these procedures! Thank you for this.
Excellent video, as always. Full of practical, useful methods. Thank you for putting it all together in a no bs format. Bravo.
Nice beard sir! Ear to ear!
Always enjoy your videos keep them coming
I have to thank you again for being such a well of knowledge and taking the time out of your life- be it away from family or away from home comforts, even if its for a day and a night- to teach us. That's not something a whole lot of people would even consider doing for strangers on the internet. You and shawn kelly are absolute anchors in this community and if it wasnt for you and him- id have dropped camping years back when i bought garbage gear at walmart. Now im well situated with quality gear ive taken the time to research and figure out what works for me. And i have you and corporal kelly to thank for this. Youve allowed me to enjoy a side of nature i didnt think existed. God bless 🙏
Hey. Nice video! Hope you are having a great summer. Thanks.
One feature of this great vid is the reminder that practice makes perfect. The most pressure in building fire for me has been in the Yukon Territories in -60 F in winter, and hypothermic cold rain in summer . My Estwing camp axe with 26 inch handle is a handy lifesaver in enabling quick, hot, relatively large, durable fires out of dry spruce, as well as being a reserve defense weapon. The Granfors Bruks might even be more reliable. Re-cross your pushover dead spruce trunks over the fire to get more heat and light. You may be in large predator country. Pray for the best, but prepare for the worst. Adding certain tobacco to the fire for bitter smoke seems to help warn off hunting bear, cougar, and wolf. Make no mistake, hungry predators eat meat, and that is you.
I didn’t know about the tobacco trick … that is a really good pro tip! thank you!
I've owned 4 or 5 estwing axes and many brick hammers best you can buy only problem is they totally live up to the name estwing because they always fly away! Some before the rightful owner's first use.
@@markkoehler5110 I know a couple of 'baccy smokers who spent years in beary woods and hardly ever saw a bear. I have also had good luck with mosquito coils to warn predators of my presence. A bush dog that will not bring predators to you can be indispensable. Drawback to a dog is it that has to be fed, and appropriately. Packs for dogs tend to jeopardize the dogs in their maneuvering on predators. I always have a heavy rifle. .30-06 with good bullets can be enough for anything. .338 &.375 H&H or Ruger maybe better..
Great video!
Excellent training and presentation as always.
Saw the video were you announced you'd made Major, My Congradutions!
nice
Good stuff
Great video again
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. Another great video. I’m going to practice all of this.
Thank you for making these videos. There are many who know things but there are few who know things and can teach them in an organized manner. Thank you again. Awesome videos!
Awesome video as always, thanks for sharing the info!
Always the best training, Sir. Thank you very much.
I loved this video imma have to add a few things to my survival bag
I’m lovin this. Had I not already had the kids and wife out with me earlier today doing our weekly bushcraft and survival practices, I certainly would have taken on the challenge. Now I have something to try next weekend. Great video.
Great video. I wish I could have taken this course in my army days. I feel the military has moved away from these basic survival skills.
They definitely have, the overwhelming majority of troops will never receive this training, which is very unfortunate.
Dude your the best,... loved it.
Thanks
Good stuff! 🍻🇫🇮
If you have your boot kit you can use the boot polish to start a fire, if you polish the lid inside its also a signalling device.
Another great video Andrew keep em coming bud. Stay safe and be well brother. Strength and Honor... 👊 🤙 🍻
I always carry a cut off road flare mostly because by the time someone realizes that they are hypothermic simply striking a road flare is difficult. (PAST EXPERIENCE) Like the exams, now the kids have to do it.
Never used a cut off flare. Have used full sized flare a couple times. What do you do with the back end of the flare?
Another great tutorial major. I carry a few "guaranteed fire in a bottle" on my body and spaced out through my gear no matter the terrain or time of year.
Outstanding video Andrew, thank you for the great content ! Appreciate it.
Great video! I enjoyed it! Keep up the great work!
Always spot on, thanks!
Excellent 👌