Have a Mora from the 50’s or 60’s, came as part of a Swedish Army Medic’s Aid Bag. Then, have one I ordered in the 90’s after seeing Finns carrying them in Bosnia when I served there. Along with newer ones, a good design just lasts. Enjoyed your presentation, keep it going. Principles always remain, while technology may improve materials, it won’t change a good design.
@@Reallybigmonkey1 good designs last a long time. Funny how after getting the ‘latest & greatest’, we often go back to the ‘tried and true’. Opinel & Victorinox are back in my pockets as well. I still have my old army canteens and their cups, and you can’t forget the Army mess kit spoon. Not only will you get a great big spoonful of soup, but you can dig a bunker with that sucker.
You are what I would to call the common man bush crafter. Everything you show off or present isn’t expensive at all. And knowledge you share is priceless just like you my friend. You really are a treasure on TH-cam. People need to remember that being a bush crafter was never about the expensive gear but how to get by with what you have and be comfortable. Sadly today’s bush crafters care more about the money rather than the value of the gear. The old school ways are more valuable than today’s gear.
Morn'n Dave.. Dont forget Mors grew up in the woods as a kid. Then worked for Canadian Forestery Service and apllied all this in his job as he learned more techniques... Awesome vídeo and a great reminder of what you really only need!! Hoobilly
Apart from the knowledge, Dave is genuinely one of the most amiable and pleasant bush-crafting guys on TH-cam. Vintage kit is always fascinating, it reflects the thinking of the time and the expected capabilities of the people who were meant to use it.
I listen to your videos while falling asleep a lot. Don’t get me wrong. I also watch them at later times. But I have bad panic attacks. Medication doesn’t help. But certain topics in videos on TH-cam like yours and a few others help escape that prison. N I thank you. Please new doing what you’re doing
SAME HERE...I FIND LOW KEY VIDS LIKE THIS HELPS CALM THE BEAST IN ME. THERE IS HUNDREDS OUT THERE, MY MEDS DON'T HELP EITHER, ONLY IF I CAN GET PAIN MEDS AND THAT A BIG IF AND I COULD GO OUT DANCING WITH THEM AND CLEAN MY WHOLE HOUSE..LOL
Mors also stated clearly he was a northern boreal survival instructor. There are evergreens, spruce, pine, larch, and then birch, poplar, aspen, and willow along with many mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums and lots of water. Mors advocated making birch bark cups, hence, a drinking vessel rather than a cup. The premise was that a typical survival scenario lasted on average of 72 hours, in which the survivor would hunker down and drink water, and stay warm (maintain core body temperature) till help arrived. He taught the smoke generator fire for signaling. Very good of you to present this. The kit was designed for air crew (RCAF and USAF) who patrolled the northern Dew Line in Alaska and the Canadian Arctic. Thank you.
You have the most astonishing collection of vintage gear, rivaled only by James Bender of Waypoint Survival. What kills me is so much of this seems better than what is made today and certainly better quality....so WHY ISN'T IT STILL MADE????? Love it!
Old School still Holds up as Good as the new School stuff . They try to reinvent or Up grand The Old Stuff but We see in many cases Old School still Rules. When We Look Back We can see In Many cases Our teachers Were Our Grandparents Grandma One showed how to do somethings to servive and Grandpa Showed us How to do other things things On how to servive The Outdoors There at times We find A complete stranger to be a Mentor and We absorb knowledge from These Wise people. And Now Dave has become a Good Mentor for The Young People Searching for Knowledge of Bushcraft and Survival Through His Videos . And I Think That This is a Very important Thing Such as A person Learns from someone that came before them and turns and teaches it to Another By Dave's Videos it goes Out to many and in turn they will turn and teach Another! Thank You Dave for Your helpful advice and Teachings !
Thanks for the comments Scott and well said! We are slowly creeping up on times where grandparents live in cities and no longer have outdoor skills to pass down. Im glad you like what all I do, Thanks for watching
Brings back memories, went through the tough ESAR Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue training with nothing but my belt mounted survival gear . The first couple of sessions the instructors were a little skeptical , by the end of the training they were impressed. Finally just before the final session one of them said “ OK we are convinced, you have worked it out to have everything you need , however you don’t have anything extra to help a ‘subject’ with .” . So the last session I carried a small backpack with a couple of extra coats in it for a ‘subject’ , along with my regular belt mounted survival stuff . Over a period of a number of years all of my sons as well as some of my grand sons and granddaughters went through the training as well . Wonderful character development , plus skills that help give them self reliance . This was an excellent video , I subscribed to your channel after watching it .
❤ This was a pleasure to watch. Mors Kochanski is a national treasure in Canada, much like Springsteen is to Americans. I just recently took my Hunter's Certification courses (firearms and archery), and they still teach hunters about the Kochanski survival kit. Although, they don't mention his name or his EXACT techniques, all of the components are there. From inexpensive emergency shelter materials, to various firemaking tools; from water purification methods, to high-energy snacks and electrolytes; whistles, first aid, various ways to signal for help and more. I honestly think that everyone, regardless of if they are outdoorsy or not should learn these things and build a viable "bug out" or survival kit, and learn how to use the tools as part of our school curriculums. Spend less time having kids mindlessly running around a track for an hour, and more time developing skills that could save their lives. We would have far less athletic people dying off trail, and far more self-sufficient citizens.😊
Thanks Jonathan and Mors Kochanski is pretty much a treasure to all outdoors folks! Too bad they didn't give him credit for the ideas of that kit. And you are so right, everyone should be prepared for anything. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
After 2 weeks bush crafting with Mors we walked in the bush 10 days allowed only; a pot made from a coffee can, a knife, fishing line, hooks, a blanket/poncho, canvass/poncho & hat. I always slept on bows under a big spruce with a long fire.
It's great to be one of the old timers who got to meet and speak with Mors during the old Rabbit Stick get togethers. Thanks very much for this video and all the best.
I never get tired of your videos Dave, your reviews are honest and detailed, one of the greatest things is you make or modify some of your equipment to best fit your needs. Your use of vintage items such as military surplus gives your viewers insight into historical camp craft and survival. Thanks for all your hard work, I really appreciate you and your son!
Dave. OUTSTANDING. I have watched your posting for years. I am not a poster but thought I would. I have learned so much, for so long over the years and feel like I know you. Content is always right on. You are the real deal. Your delivery in perfect and the content is much appreciated. Thank you my friend. You are a true outdoorsman with much knowledge. I know it takes great effort to bring these videos to the table. Professional and FULL of content to each video you have done. Wish I lived closer. We would not get any sleep and laugh all night. Regards Lee Lucero
Thanks for the comments Lee and I'm glad you liked this video and all the others! I do out a lot of thought into these trying to keep them useful and interesting. Take care and thanks for watching
All smart and functional items. Mors was the Man! I always fold over the ends of anything taped, to form a tag end, to make it easier to grab and unravel taped items. Makes all the difference. I'll give you that one for free! Lol! Great video Sir! Thanks for sharing your broad knowledge with us all!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. You are right about that tag end on the tape. I figured since it was blue painters tape it would come off easily. I guess not! Lol. Thanks for watching brother
Excellent video and much appreciated old gear. BTW Tom Royraft is his name. His pack frame, snowshoes and scarf were named Roycroft because it wasn't allowed to name anything after a person, so they changed it slightly knowing that people would recognize it.
I'm glad you liked it Mark and thanks for clearing that up! His last name has been the source of several arguments online over the years so it's great to hear an explanation. Thanks for watching brother
So grateful to you for teaching your wisdom to our whole family for so many years, Mors was my favorite mentor and I appreciate you for who you are and what you bring, Many Blessings to you and your family!
Great Vid!! My dad gave me the gaff and spit kit along with a CG signal mirror as a kid back in late 50s. I tried to spear fish with it (No Luck). I did however recover my rowboat anchor using it as a grappling hook and burned a few chicken legs over a fire(mom would not give me a whole chicken). I still have the kit. Thanks for stirring up some fond memories..
I just made a whole cookset from just cans and now it's finished i'm gonna treat myself to this video and probably face palm a couple of times because of all the useful information that this video probably contains that would have come in handy while making the set. Oh well, if i only "learned" from people through TH-cam i would never get anything done myself. Thanks for all your video's, incredible how long you've been around on this platform and still going strong. Warm greetings from the Netherlands🇳🇱!
Funny thing, old school Mors himself advocated making cooksets and mini stoves all out of old cans! So you're thinking is right on track. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching my friend
I carried a pot like that in my work van for three years till I retired. I carried a way to heat water for coffee or hot bath a can of stew for a meal. No cleanup if you keep the stew in the can and boil water till hot. A spoon and fork as well as 3-in-one instant coffee mix. Now it is in my boat kit for a emergence meal.
Mors Kochanski along with Don Bright were my outdoor education and survival teachers when I was in high school. They were amazing. Wish I could go back to those days.
G'day mate. What you've got there is what grandad used when he was in the army. We inherited most of his stuff from the war. We do use it in the field and as old as it may be, it still wants to Rock n Roll.! Take it easy. Enjoy life. See you on the next one.! There's also a home made knife, saw & a small sickle. Dad use it whenever he goes hunting for Barramundi & Mudcrab. We love watching your show, always learning new stuff & your ideas just expand our horizon on bushcrafting & survival. Stay safe Mr. ReallyBigMonkey. Is there a story to that name? Special hello to Nick. Cheers from Australia.
Hello and that's awesome you have your granddad's gear! Some of the older gear I have still works but I'd hate to risk losing it. Here's a video I did on my name back in 2011 th-cam.com/video/NYplmcjNDd0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=U8v22HRcXhqBSG1Q
Hey Dave, The tan web belt and brass buckle is a Marine Corps uniform belt for field and dress uniforms. The tin can opener is what comes in the Australian military rations. It is a combination can opener/small spoon. A friend of mine in the Marines had one he got in Australia when on a west pac float with the Navy for 6 months. They did some training with the Australian military. Thanks for the video, and the survival content is great.
Back in the ‘50’s, ‘40’s? the bow saw blades for the red Craftsman bow saws from Sears came rolled up when they were mail ordered. This was for 42”, 36”, etc. saws. They were rolled up tight enough that they would fit in your pot. I have some spares that were my Grandfather’s. Thanks for a very good video. Take care.
This is what a REAL survival kit looks like, not that altoid tin canteen cup crap! One suggestion, put the contents of the pot in a trash bag or pillow case so it's not all loose when you take them out to use the pot, but I guess you can just dump it in the carry pouch. Also, you could bring the inside of the pot lid to a mirror polish with some mothers for a built in signal mirror, if it's stainless steel and not tin. That gaff hook kit is very impressive for packing so small I never seen one.
Great video, and I apologize if I ever Outbid you on FleaBay: nothing personal. I've been a "Student" of Les Stroud and Ray Mears for Decades, and discovered you a few years back. You turned me on to Mors Kochanski, and I thank you so much. I'm always on the lookout for the perfect "10 C's" vessel, and appreciate the McGyver ingenuity of past Adventurers, from common items. I'll be designing my kit around a Titanium pot, etc., to celebrate turning (40.) As a "Student," I noticed that your "Crushproof Container" for Matches, can also be used as a Reflective Signal Mirror. 😊 Take care, and thank you for everything you do, and may your Son be protected whilst serving his Country and its Citizens.
Now that's an awesome kit right there Dave! It's definitely tough to beat the "Old School" approach for sure. The old timers really knew their stuff! And of course your additions just make it that much better 👍 Be well my Brother ✌
Thanks brother! I'm glad you liked it. Old school can't be beat sometimes. Those old timers spent more time in the wilderness than we do. Take care and thanks for watching brother John!
Began my camping, hiking, and backpacking as a young teenager back in the sixties. You just brought back some fond gear memories. Thanks for the video.
I live in rural Australia and am no stranger to being out in the bush.. But I have learned so much from your videos over a few years.. Keep them coming mate..
Dear RBM, the gaff and spit assembly would go in one of the pockets of the Army Air Force C-1 survival vest of WW2, when that was the only US airforce in existence. If you can find one of these as surplus nowadays, it goes for $75-80 bucks. It was made of aluminum because many pilots could expect to crash in the drink, and saltwater was the enemy of most metals. I think the idea behind the gaff and spearhead were that one might get a volunteer to come to dinner; fish love to hang out near structure and many recorded survival stories have fish hanging around rafts with no way to bring them in, thus the equiptment. In the survival fishing kit from the Viet Nam era, there was a very large hook which could be lashed to a piece of wood to be used as a gaff. Ww2 navy kits that came in a tool roll also had both a gaff and a spear head. To reproduce this stuff nowadays might be too expensive or might actually be needing some redesign. I'm not an expert on saws, but the funny looking tooth after the four teeth is called a raker which is supposed to clean out the slot your saw is making so it doesn't bind. It was a really nice video and I enjoyed watching it.
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. It's good to see you again. Thank you for sharing this informative video. Mors would be proud of you. With that kit, you are set for just about any emergency in the outdoors. Always stay safe out there. 😊
Hello from Georgia Ronald and I'm glad you liked it! I'd love to know Mors was happy his teachings are still alive and being used. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Great video, Dave. I love the old school. Mors Pot. Kit. To protect the edge of the blade in your belt I use plastic molding that can be bought to protect the edge of car doors, bought at O’Reillys. You can get a gimlet online, especially from Dan of Coal Cracker Bushcraft for the drillbit. Like you, I’ve made my own. The blade can also be coiled and put inside the pot. I would add leatherwork gloves if you have the room inside the pot.
The way Mors showed me, was to have 1" split rings for the end of the bow-saw blade. You fit them to the ends of the blade, and when you make the frame for the bow-saw, cut a couple of notches on the outside of the frame arms. Once it's tightened up, the blade isn't coming out.
Sounds good to me! It also sounds like that's the way he does it with a cordage/paddle tensioner device. I used just cut a green sapling and drill holes in each end and curve it over so it looks exactly like a traditional bow saw. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Great video! The Billy can was the staple of old school Aussie swagmen as well. I like your addition of the second cup, always nice to have a proper cup. That Spit and Gaff kit was cool, suprised it doesn't come with a frog gig end too. Awesome vid, cheers👍👍
Thanks Kurt and I'm glad you liked it. Good point, I think a small frog gig could have fit in there too. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Thanks for posting this, It's a good tribute to Mors. Think I would keep it old school and add a set of slingshot bands, ball bearings, small flask of alcohol, small opera binoculars, lenses or magnifying glass, bow string, bandannas and small amount of food: bouillon cubes, canned beans, honey, lentils and rice, canned tuna, tobacco and pemmican. Cheers 🍻
You could make a spit from a sectioned rifle cleaning rod. Then it's your responsibility to adapt arrow heads and vert large hooks to make the gaff. I have a small hand gaff that is sectioned that I could make additional sections. First I think I will try my sectioned cleaning rod to see if it fits with my gaff. I suggest you might fold over the end of the tape in order to leave a tab to grab to remove to tapes. Another great video video that is both instructive and entertaining. Your videos usually make me want to adapt what you do to what I have available.
In the 1960s and 70s you could buy money belts that the saw blades would fit in, I also used to make a fishing kit enclosed in duck tape. I gave Mors one of each at the sportsmen shop in 1972, spent over two hours talking with him and drinking coffee.
Hi David, that funky can opener, was standard in Australian army ration packs,there is a Swedish bushcraft man that carries a bowsaw blade rolled up in his cooking pot. Cheers from Australia
Wondered why I wasn't getting notifications. I was unsubscribed!!! 😡 Back now. Anyone else been unsubscribed without permission? This has happened with a few channels. Got it sorted now. Great channel 😁👍🏆 Thanks for taking the time to make these vids. All the best from Australia 🇭🇲🦘🦘🇭🇲
I hear about this all the time! I have no idea why this happens constantly. I've bounced between 175,000 to 176,000 subs for over 5 years now! I wish they'd fix the system. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I was afraid people would get tired of hearing about them old guys, I'll try to bring up stories more often. Thanks for watching my friend
Dave really loved this video! Can't beat a good old school kit. My favorite part is when you brought out an old Sierra saw. I carried one of those since the 1980's camping and backpacking in the Sierra Nevada. I carry a Silky now, but it was that old Sierra saw that helped me develop my love for Bushcraft.
I believe we all understand the best kit is the one that works for you. When you customize a kit for your particular needs and area of operation, you have the best chance. All great kits have certain elements in common. Dehydration can and does occur everywhere unless you know the location of a pure spring. Where we have retired in the Philippines, we have water. lots & lots of water. The caveat is do not drink the water unless you know ways to treat that water, The basic kit presented has the tools needed to build shelter, make some simple tools, make a fire, treat water, cook food and even keep me going (example, bullion cubes) until we catch that fish or find something in our trap. We are good but above all is the knowledge of how to use the gear in your kit. Fancy gear is useless to those who have not put in the time to practice. Thank you for a wonderful video and some great "old school" items.
Very well said! All kits are tailored for the environment and climate and you have to know how to best utilize them. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Thank you for making this video! I always learn something new and you have neat ideas. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I am glad you’re able to explain things so I can understand. I recently learned that M.i.T discover you can use pine tree branches to filter water. I am glad you still make these videos. Interesting thing about tape. I have been using gorilla tape to hold together my front bumper so it doesn’t fall off on freeway. Even winter time with the snow it held up good. Using tape just until I can afford to fix the problem. These newer cars don’t seem to use bolts anymore. At any rate thanks again for teaching and sharing ideas.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the comments. I've heard good things about Gorilla tape but haven't tried it yet. If it'll hold on a bumper then I need to get a roll!
Those camouflage pouches are from what we've always called a "dove belt " The larger one is in the back for your birds, and 2 smaller pouches to either side on a nylon ( or polyester) belt with a fastex type buckle I have a new one sitting right here that I bought from wallyworld more than a decade ago. Still has the clearance price tag of $7.00 on it Very useful as is as well
That was interesting. It made me remember that I have two of those belt pouches and now I wonder where they are. They're cheaper Chinese ones but they have tie down Buckle straps and the velcro. Now I got to try to remember where I put them. Here We Go Again folks. What's also interesting about your videos is that we get to Snoop all the eye candy in the background. I like to watch these type of videos not to learn how to live out in the wilderness but these ideas can be applied if you are in a blackout emergency or Urban disaster. Canada.
Loved the Coffee Pot trick. "Fire water"... Put the "stuff" inside the berry picker... Tip: "Honey Hole" Funnel. Put four pieces of dog food in a Minnow Trap. Leave the (Legal) trap in the hole. Build two "funnels" with the rocks in the stream... pointing towards the "Honey Hole". One upstream pointing downstream. One downstream pointing upstream. The minnow trap in the middle for bait, crayfish... Small fish... Attract bigger fish. The "Honey Hole" always has something... Salad with that? Remember, chase all the "fish" from upstream downstream. Flipping and turning rocks along the way. And the "fish" from downstream upstream... Into the "Honey Hole".
Fantastic video! I love the historical pieces! Where do you find gems like that? Such neat inventions! Thanks for the history lesson Dave. You never disappoint!
I'm thinking the bow saw blade could be rolled along the inside of the pot. And instead of wing nuts just use a couple keyrings? Great video Dave and good thinking on the road flare for old school bear protection.
TH-cam channel Swedwoods has seversl biwsaw builds. He stores his bkade in a pot and makes simple toggles to secure the blade. My issue is the blade gas to be handled carefully or it uncoils on you and can bite. Chris
Yes, some coil it up inside the pot but getting it out of the pot without a serious injury concerns me! Key rings would hold but the blade would allow the frame to flex. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Randy
Really awesome video. Love the collapsable spit and spear. You have quite a collection of pots in the background. Those must be worth a fortune now. I just checked the prices on stainless steel pots and the price is mind boggling. Best Wishes. Lilly
Thanks Lilly! I'm glad you liked it and it's always great to hear from you. Most of those pots on my shelves are very old. I got em when they were cheap. I think prices have skyrocketed because Mors Kochanski, Ray Mears and David David Canterbury have made them so popular. Take care and thanks for watching
Hey David! The Four Dog Stove “Mors Pots” were actually manufactured by a company called Open Country (for Four Dogs) and they closed down their camp cooking products manufacturing. That’s what caused the end of those pots. You can occasionally find a non Anodized, plain aluminum version of the pot on fleabay under the Open Country name. Open Country predominantly made those pots as percolator coffee pots under their name.
Always great to hear from you Alan and thanks for that info! I never knew that. Oh, Ill be at the Blade show again this year after not going for the past 6 years. Take care and thanks for watching Brother!
Good day everyone, if no one else has mentioned it, that sharpened end of the gaff has to be a mine probe, we still use exactly the same (or G10 non-sparking). Awesome field assembly attachments better than a lashed on big fishing hook 8/0 - 12/0'ish are good for frogs & catfish but also scrumping for fruit in trees
Dave, ever since i discovered your channel about 2 years ago I watch your videos. I've learned somethings I never knew and somethings that i used to know but had forgotten. Growing up in the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee and then in New England I had a great time. I'm now retired and have many old injuries that inhibit me some but I do what I can. I live in lower Alabama on my 20 wooded acres, so this is my playground now. I will be trying hammock camping andbseeing how my spine likes it. Should something happen I'll be right outside my back door.i think I'll be ok. Thank you for a fabulous video. Until next time..
I'm glad you liked the videos and learned from them! I bet it was was fantastic growing up around the Smoky mountains! Definitely give a hammock a try. It's perfect for folks with any kind of back issues. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Thanks for another cool video. Ive subscribed for a couple years, but im literally sitting at my coffee table planning a walk/camp trip from Cincinnati to Chicago.
Pots with no handles are boilers. Coffee boilers can do.cowboy or tanker ( Army) coffee type. Where once boiling, dump in grinds and when steeped, pour in some cold ( clean) water which settles the coffee grinds to the bottom of the pot. Old school techniques were to add a pinch or salt or eggshells or coffee grinds in an old clean sock.
Thanks , Dave, for a great video. There are some very good items in your kit. All the folks that do and teach bushcraft, like you, have all said the same thing. A survival kit is not a camping kit. It should be part of a camping / hiking kit. Now, once you have a survival kit put together, use it to see what needs to be added / deleted. By using the kit, even if only in the wildest part of your backyard, you're going to find out what you know and what you need to learn. Two things, all the equipment won't help if you don't know how to use it and knowing how to do everything won't help if you don't have the right gear. You've got to have the gear and practice, practice, practice how to use it. Some people can get by with a very minimal kit, some people could survive if they had a suitcase full of gear. That is where the practice and learn part comes in. I love y'alls videos and your sharing your knowledge with us. Thank you, and thank your family for sharing your time with us. God bless y'all, and stay safe on your adventures.
Thanks Brian, Im glad you liked it. and very well said! If you are going to carry and rely on a kit it should be used and tested. And try to be proficient with it. You wouldnt want to spear a fish of build a bow saw frame for the first time when in a bad situation.Thanks for watching and may god bless you too!
G'day Dave, Great to see you on TH-cam. I've been a subscriber for years now and this is the first video I've seen from you in a dog's age. Probably the 'algorithm’s fault. Anyway, I'd like to tell you about a very similar system that was used in outback Australia way back even before WW1. Bushmen back then never referred to their gear as a 'survival kit' because every 'normal' day in the bush was a survival situation. The metal can is virtually the same to ours, only bushmen called it a 'Billy' and it was designed to make tea, not coffee. Usually, there was no pouring spout but some did have them. Generally, they were about 6 or 8 cup capacity with a wire carry handle and a lid. Inside the Billy went all the other Bushman's gear like tea, sugar, bacon slabs were popular wrapped in 'wax paper'. Then a knife or two; a spoon or fork, bandages, light rope (well before the time of paracord) and sometimes some 'tarred' cordage when waterproofing was needed. The ‘Billy’ and its gear could have a light canvas bag, or 'Dilly Bag' to keep dirt or 'bulldust' out of your gear. Larger items like a made-up bedroll and basic clothing items were rolled up and tied. This went inside a long piece of canvas that served as a ground sheet or a shelter on the rare occasions it rained. Either slung around the waist or neck or across the back of your saddle if going by horse. These bushmen or 'Swagmen' were itinerate workers with various skills from sheep shearing, timber cutting etc. to general farm work. Going back even before the Boer War, at the start of the 1900s, there were hundreds, or more, of these blokes roaming around, living off the land and the farmers that gave them seasonal work. Come time for the 'Great War' many Australian 'Swagmen' joined 'Light Horse' regiments as most were experienced horsemen who could look after themselves in the roughest of terrain and conditions. By the way, that item on the keyring you pointed out is an old-style military issue tin and bottle opener and the flat, slightly curved end is supposed to be a spoon. Only just useful, it was better than nothing. The little hole at one end, if held close to one eye, will show you that when a man's torso fills that hole, he is around 300 yards away; a normal shot for a .303 military rifle that were used in both World Wars by British Commonwealth countries, including Australia. (There was one of these strange ‘spoons’ issued to me in my survival kit when I joined the Air Force in the early 1970s. I still have it.) Most men who lived off the bush wore hats with wide brims to keep the sun off their heads and faces. The reason Australian Army and other ADF hats have, to this day, one side turned up or 'slouched', was because the .303 rifles got in the way of the hats while doing drill and shouldering arms to carry. In the Air Force, oddly, most of the hats, fur felt were not 'slouched', I don't know why even though I've been trying to find out for many years. Some say it was because the RAAF got issued the shorter 'carbine' version of the .303. When I was in the RAAF, we used the L1A1 SLR weapon which just fitted in underneath our hats, fur felt, without a slouch. I have my original hat, fur felt and there is no clip on the brim or the side of the hat that makes a ‘slouch’ attachment. In the Army, officers up to the rank of Colonel don’t have their wide brim hats ‘slouched’, although they can be as the slouch clips are on their hats. Worn in Dress mode, say at a parade, their hats are not slouched because they wear a sword and a side arm and don't carry rifles. I forgot to mention that Army Light Horse regiments attach Emu feathers behind their slouch, this, apparently, was a thing done in the early part of WW1 when they were formed and today some tank and motorised regiments still wear Emu feathers in their dress slouch hats. Thank you, Dave, for a very interesting video. It's fascinating to see how different folks approach survival and I reckon for many occasions 'old school' is better because this gear has been proven to be useful over many decades. I hope the TH-cam algorithm does the right thing and sends me more of your videos. Cheers, mate. All the best from Tasmania. Bill H.
It's hard to speak of a 'guru' of wilderness survival or survival and bushcraft. And I have great respect for Mors Kochanski (RIP) but he always called himself a wilderness survival instructor of the Boreal area. And he was right because the area you're in has an influence of what survival skills and survival equipment you're gonna need or want. It also depends on what season of course. Another 'guru' from Down Under is Les Hiddins aka "The Bush Tucker Man". I was in Colombia and recently returned from Thailand and they have different 'guru's' aka instructors and use different equipment. My survival kit therefor always changes depending on where I'm going. If you wanna speak of a 'guru' of wilderness survival that covers all areas of the world I would vote for John 'Lofty' Wiseman the author of the SAS survival handbook. Of course there's also some tools that are useful or helpful everywhere. I do like these 'old school' kits but they are usually regional and seasonal and way too heavy. I'm also not a fan of stuffing everything loose in your cookpot. I your need to boil some water you have to take everything out, boild the water, let the pot cool down and put everthing back in. That takes time. Put all the gear in a stuff sack that fits inside your cookpot so you can take everything out at once. Plus the cookpot is not suited for transporting water. But the video was again nice and entertaining and always love your creative ways to solve problems like with the belt and the sawblade. I missed a first aid kit with some medication.
I love Lofty Wiseman but this video was not aimed towards world wide experts. It was only aimed at showing a Mors style kit and how it was carried. As far as contents being stuffed in the pot? I forgot to mention he said to dump the contents into the diddy bag once at a camp sight. And yes, this is directed more towards a cold climate. Thanks for watching man.
@@Reallybigmonkey1 You're welcome my friend. My comment was more directed towards the sentence 'the guru of survival and buschcraf' in regards to wilderness survival. For sure he was a great teacher and inspiration in the Boreal area and I have a lot of respect for that, but it's regional. Maybe the word 'guru' means something different to me. Back to the pot. I would still make or find some hard plastic insert that fits the pot and put all the stuff in there so I can lift it out, use the pot, put in back in and get on with my day. That way there's no need to dump the content of the pot, use the pot and fit it all back in.
Thanks for bringing back Mors.
For people who haven't heard him. th-cam.com/video/wwPYNHeoPM8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
His take on the survival kit.
Im glad you liked it and thanks for the link!
For Polish bushcraft community he was a legend.
J@@Reallybigmonkey1
Was just about to share it myself.🙂
What 's your name?
Your channel is truly the hidden gem of the wilderness community
Time to blow the dust off that gem, this channel been shining to me
Always packed with interesting knowledge
Thank you!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 It's true over the years I keep on coming back to your videos.
Do Dave is like a voice crying out in the wilderness ... about the wilderness?
I'll see myself out 😊
Have a Mora from the 50’s or 60’s, came as part of a Swedish Army Medic’s Aid Bag. Then, have one I ordered in the 90’s after seeing Finns carrying them in Bosnia when I served there. Along with newer ones, a good design just lasts. Enjoyed your presentation, keep it going. Principles always remain, while technology may improve materials, it won’t change a good design.
Thanks for sharing that George! Amazing how long the design of a Mora has been around. I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 good designs last a long time. Funny how after getting the ‘latest & greatest’, we often go back to the ‘tried and true’. Opinel & Victorinox are back in my pockets as well. I still have my old army canteens and their cups, and you can’t forget the Army mess kit spoon. Not only will you get a great big spoonful of soup, but you can dig a bunker with that sucker.
Thanks for honouring Mors and his ideas! It was great having you go through all the different items and give some history of each of the items.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it and I was happy to film this, Mors was my hero! Thanks for watching
Yes! This was a very impressive presentation.
You are what I would to call the common man bush crafter. Everything you show off or present isn’t expensive at all.
And knowledge you share is priceless just like you my friend. You really are a treasure on TH-cam.
People need to remember that being a bush crafter was never about the expensive gear but how to get by with what you have and be comfortable.
Sadly today’s bush crafters care more about the money rather than the value of the gear. The old school ways are more valuable than today’s gear.
Very well said and thank you! Nothing beats old school for reliability and cost
Morn'n Dave.. Dont forget Mors grew up in the woods as a kid. Then worked for Canadian Forestery Service and apllied all this in his job as he learned more techniques... Awesome vídeo and a great reminder of what you really only need!!
Hoobilly
Yep, you are correct! And he grew up as a farm kid and learned a lot there. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Apart from the knowledge, Dave is genuinely one of the most amiable and pleasant bush-crafting guys on TH-cam.
Vintage kit is always fascinating, it reflects the thinking of the time and the expected capabilities of the people who were meant to use it.
Thank you!
I've seen one more amiable, but he was less pleasant. Downright ornery in fact I reckon.
I listen to your videos while falling asleep a lot. Don’t get me wrong. I also watch them at later times. But I have bad panic attacks. Medication doesn’t help. But certain topics in videos on TH-cam like yours and a few others help escape that prison. N I thank you. Please new doing what you’re doing
I'm glad to hear the videos help! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend
SAME HERE...I FIND LOW KEY VIDS LIKE THIS HELPS CALM THE BEAST IN ME. THERE IS HUNDREDS OUT THERE, MY MEDS DON'T HELP EITHER, ONLY IF I CAN GET PAIN MEDS AND THAT A BIG IF AND I COULD GO OUT DANCING WITH THEM AND CLEAN MY WHOLE HOUSE..LOL
Mors also stated clearly he was a northern boreal survival instructor. There are evergreens, spruce, pine, larch, and then birch, poplar, aspen, and willow along with many mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums and lots of water. Mors advocated making birch bark cups, hence, a drinking vessel rather than a cup. The premise was that a typical survival scenario lasted on average of 72 hours, in which the survivor would hunker down and drink water, and stay warm (maintain core body temperature) till help arrived. He taught the smoke generator fire for signaling.
Very good of you to present this. The kit was designed for air crew (RCAF and USAF) who patrolled the northern Dew Line in Alaska and the Canadian Arctic.
Thank you.
Thanks for the info Buck and thanks for watching!
Exactly.
That man was a legend
Great information.
I really love the vintage gear. Thanks for sharing. 👍
It's hard to beat! Thanks for watching Phil!
You have the most astonishing collection of vintage gear, rivaled only by James Bender of Waypoint Survival. What kills me is so much of this seems better than what is made today and certainly better quality....so WHY ISN'T IT STILL MADE????? Love it!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. I guess its the same old adage, people try to make things better by reinventing the wheel! Lol. Thanks for watching
Funny how we all rotate from the same channels.
The cost of the rough goods to make them up went up while the quality bottomed out.
I just LOVE this channel. What a great personality. Never takes himself too seriously. Very humble but really smart and clever.
Thank you Scott!
Great Content!! 😊😊
Old School still Holds up as Good as the new School stuff . They try to reinvent or Up grand The Old Stuff but We see in many cases Old School still Rules. When We Look Back We can see In Many cases Our teachers Were Our Grandparents Grandma One showed how to do somethings to servive and Grandpa Showed us How to do other things things On how to servive The Outdoors There at times We find A complete stranger to be a Mentor and We absorb knowledge from These Wise people. And Now Dave has become a Good Mentor for The Young People Searching for Knowledge of Bushcraft and Survival Through His Videos .
And I Think That This is a Very important Thing Such as A person Learns from someone that came before them and turns and teaches it to Another By Dave's Videos it goes Out to many and in turn they will turn and teach Another! Thank You Dave for Your helpful advice and Teachings !
Thanks for the comments Scott and well said! We are slowly creeping up on times where grandparents live in cities and no longer have outdoor skills to pass down. Im glad you like what all I do, Thanks for watching
Never thought of shoving a road flare into a bear's face, but that makes total sense, lol.
If I got a flare in the face I'd turn and run too!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 bro I love that you're still right in that middle ground where you're popular but you still reply to comments, lol. Great channel.
@@KingofCrusher Reading and answering comments is half the fun of doing this!
Flare and bears …. A strategy right out of “The Long Dark” winter survival game (and wolves). I play it on Xbox -- love that game!!!
Brings back memories, went through the tough ESAR Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue training with nothing but my belt mounted survival gear . The first couple of sessions the instructors were a little skeptical , by the end of the training they were impressed. Finally just before the final session one of them said “ OK we are convinced, you have worked it out to have everything you need , however you don’t have anything extra to help a ‘subject’ with .” . So the last session I carried a small backpack with a couple of extra coats in it for a ‘subject’ , along with my regular belt mounted survival stuff . Over a period of a number of years all of my sons as well as some of my grand sons and granddaughters went through the training as well . Wonderful character development , plus skills that help give them self reliance . This was an excellent video , I subscribed to your channel after watching it .
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing that and I love that you showed them it can be done with minimal gear. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching
Never knew that difference about saw blades, thanks for teaching me something new.
You are very welcome my friend and thanks for watching
❤ This was a pleasure to watch. Mors Kochanski is a national treasure in Canada, much like Springsteen is to Americans.
I just recently took my Hunter's Certification courses (firearms and archery), and they still teach hunters about the Kochanski survival kit. Although, they don't mention his name or his EXACT techniques, all of the components are there. From inexpensive emergency shelter materials, to various firemaking tools; from water purification methods, to high-energy snacks and electrolytes; whistles, first aid, various ways to signal for help and more.
I honestly think that everyone, regardless of if they are outdoorsy or not should learn these things and build a viable "bug out" or survival kit, and learn how to use the tools as part of our school curriculums. Spend less time having kids mindlessly running around a track for an hour, and more time developing skills that could save their lives. We would have far less athletic people dying off trail, and far more self-sufficient citizens.😊
Thanks Jonathan and Mors Kochanski is pretty much a treasure to all outdoors folks! Too bad they didn't give him credit for the ideas of that kit. And you are so right, everyone should be prepared for anything. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
After 2 weeks bush crafting with Mors we walked in the bush 10 days allowed only; a pot made from a coffee can, a knife, fishing line, hooks, a blanket/poncho, canvass/poncho & hat. I always slept on bows under a big spruce with a long fire.
Now that's very cool to hear! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
What no whiskey?
I bet that was awesome. I would have loved to take a class of Mors'
It's great to be one of the old timers who got to meet and speak with Mors during the old Rabbit Stick get togethers. Thanks very much for this video and all the best.
That's awesome you got to meet him! I remember seeing that video about Rabbit Stick. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
No matter how many times I watch your videos I always find them interesting and informative. Thanks Dave
Thank you Tressa!
I never get tired of your videos Dave, your reviews are honest and detailed, one of the greatest things is you make or modify some of your equipment to best fit your needs. Your use of vintage items such as military surplus gives your viewers insight into historical camp craft and survival.
Thanks for all your hard work, I really appreciate you and your son!
Fantastic to hear that Bill! I love making or modifying gear and keeping it self reliant and cheap. Thanks for watching brother
What a great video. I’ve always liked the old school packs and gadgets. This just shows how all the old ways are still relevant today.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and I agree, old school still works!
I remember you posti g about Mors Kochanski, when he passed. I spent the next few month pouring over ever one of his videos I could find.
He was a wealth of information and a really cool guy. Thanks for watching Edwin
Thanks Dave! Great vid!! Another use for that road flare is to keep PEOPLE away from you- crowd control. Five minutes is NOT a lot of time. m
You are very welcome Mike and I'm glad you liked it. That's definitely another really good use for a flare!
Dave. OUTSTANDING. I have watched your posting for years. I am not a poster but thought I would. I have learned so much, for so long over the years and feel like I know you. Content is always right on. You are the real deal. Your delivery in perfect and the content is much appreciated. Thank you my friend. You are a true outdoorsman with much knowledge. I know it takes great effort to bring these videos to the table. Professional and FULL of content to each video you have done. Wish I lived closer. We would not get any sleep and laugh all night. Regards Lee Lucero
Thanks for the comments Lee and I'm glad you liked this video and all the others! I do out a lot of thought into these trying to keep them useful and interesting. Take care and thanks for watching
All smart and functional items. Mors was the Man! I always fold over the ends of anything taped, to form a tag end, to make it easier to grab and unravel taped items. Makes all the difference. I'll give you that one for free! Lol! Great video Sir! Thanks for sharing your broad knowledge with us all!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. You are right about that tag end on the tape. I figured since it was blue painters tape it would come off easily. I guess not! Lol. Thanks for watching brother
I just love this channel! Fun with Dave in the basement bunker!!😀
Thanks, Im glad you like it that much!
Excellent video and much appreciated old gear. BTW Tom Royraft is his name. His pack frame, snowshoes and scarf were named Roycroft because it wasn't allowed to name anything after a person, so they changed it slightly knowing that people would recognize it.
I'm glad you liked it Mark and thanks for clearing that up! His last name has been the source of several arguments online over the years so it's great to hear an explanation. Thanks for watching brother
So grateful to you for teaching your wisdom to our whole family for so many years, Mors was my favorite mentor and I appreciate you for who you are and what you bring, Many Blessings to you and your family!
You are very welcome my friend and I'm glad you like what all I do! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Great Vid!! My dad gave me the gaff and spit kit along with a CG signal mirror as a kid back in late 50s. I tried to spear fish with it (No Luck). I did however recover my rowboat anchor using it as a grappling hook and burned a few chicken legs over a fire(mom would not give me a whole chicken). I still have the kit. Thanks for stirring up some fond memories..
Thanks Robert, Im glad you liked it and thats awesome you had that gaff and used it! Thanks for watching
I just made a whole cookset from just cans and now it's finished i'm gonna treat myself to this video and probably face palm a couple of times because of all the useful information that this video probably contains that would have come in handy while making the set.
Oh well, if i only "learned" from people through TH-cam i would never get anything done myself.
Thanks for all your video's, incredible how long you've been around on this platform and still going strong.
Warm greetings from the Netherlands🇳🇱!
Funny thing, old school Mors himself advocated making cooksets and mini stoves all out of old cans! So you're thinking is right on track. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching my friend
I carried a pot like that in my work van for three years till I retired. I carried a way to heat water for coffee or hot bath a can of stew for a meal. No cleanup if you keep the stew in the can and boil water till hot. A spoon and fork as well as 3-in-one instant coffee mix. Now it is in my boat kit for a emergence meal.
Very cool to hear that Bob! Sounds like a multi use item
Great video! Mors Kochanski was a truly gifted survivalist, one of a kind! You have some really cool old treasures!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Yep, there will never be another Mors! Thanks for watching
Mors Kochanski along with Don Bright were my outdoor education and survival teachers when I was in high school. They were amazing. Wish I could go back to those days.
You just can not beat them old school teachers. Thanks for watching
G'day mate. What you've got there is what grandad used when he was in the army. We inherited most of his stuff from the war. We do use it in the field and as old as it may be, it still wants to Rock n Roll.! Take it easy. Enjoy life. See you on the next one.! There's also a home made knife, saw & a small sickle. Dad use it whenever he goes hunting for Barramundi & Mudcrab. We love watching your show, always learning new stuff & your ideas just expand our horizon on bushcrafting & survival. Stay safe Mr. ReallyBigMonkey. Is there a story to that name? Special hello to Nick. Cheers from Australia.
Hello and that's awesome you have your granddad's gear! Some of the older gear I have still works but I'd hate to risk losing it. Here's a video I did on my name back in 2011 th-cam.com/video/NYplmcjNDd0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=U8v22HRcXhqBSG1Q
Hey Dave,
The tan web belt and brass buckle is a Marine Corps uniform belt for field and dress uniforms. The tin can opener is what comes in the Australian military rations. It is a combination can opener/small spoon. A friend of mine in the Marines had one he got in Australia when on a west pac float with the Navy for 6 months. They did some training with the Australian military.
Thanks for the video, and the survival content is great.
Thanks for the info Jeff! Im glad you liked it and Thanks for watching Brother
Ahhhh u here again ,now my weekend is complete! As always informative n interesting to the end,thaks Dave! 😊
Fantastic to hear that Gunter! Have a great weekend and thanks for watching
Thanks Dave. Great ideas. God bless. You are bringing the cool in old school.
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it! May God bless you too and thanks for watching
We loved seeing all the old school items!
Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Back in the ‘50’s, ‘40’s? the bow saw blades for the red Craftsman bow saws from Sears came rolled up when they were mail ordered. This was for 42”, 36”, etc. saws. They were rolled up tight enough that they would fit in your pot. I have some spares that were my Grandfather’s. Thanks for a very good video. Take care.
Mors always mentioned coiling up bow saw blades but, he said it could be quite dangerous getting them out and uncoiled. Lol. Thanks for watching
This is what a REAL survival kit looks like, not that altoid tin canteen cup crap! One suggestion, put the contents of the pot in a trash bag or pillow case so it's not all loose when you take them out to use the pot, but I guess you can just dump it in the carry pouch. Also, you could bring the inside of the pot lid to a mirror polish with some mothers for a built in signal mirror, if it's stainless steel and not tin. That gaff hook kit is very impressive for packing so small I never seen one.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Mors always stuffed the pot then dumped the contents into the ditty bag but I do like your idea too
The ''dry wood blade'' is a type 51 blade. Good stuff here.
Thanks for the info and Im glad you liked it.
Hi Dave, love that you mentioned using the auger, a very underestimated tool for survival imo. Rock On!
Definitely an under used tool, itll put a hole in wood five times faster than a knife! Thanks for watching brother
Thanks Dave, really good video as usual. Love that old school stuff. Containers with clear lids nice.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Great video, and I apologize if I ever Outbid you on FleaBay: nothing personal. I've been a "Student" of Les Stroud and Ray Mears for Decades, and discovered you a few years back. You turned me on to Mors Kochanski, and I thank you so much. I'm always on the lookout for the perfect "10 C's" vessel, and appreciate the McGyver ingenuity of past Adventurers, from common items. I'll be designing my kit around a Titanium pot, etc., to celebrate turning (40.) As a "Student," I noticed that your "Crushproof Container" for Matches, can also be used as a Reflective Signal Mirror. 😊 Take care, and thank you for everything you do, and may your Son be protected whilst serving his Country and its Citizens.
I'm glad you liked the video and that's awesome we have the same heroes of bushcraft and survival! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Now that's an awesome kit right there Dave! It's definitely tough to beat the "Old School" approach for sure. The old timers really knew their stuff! And of course your additions just make it that much better 👍 Be well my Brother ✌
Thanks brother! I'm glad you liked it. Old school can't be beat sometimes. Those old timers spent more time in the wilderness than we do. Take care and thanks for watching brother John!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Always a pleasure Dave! I couldn't agree with you more man 👍 Take care my Brother!
Began my camping, hiking, and backpacking as a young teenager back in the sixties. You just brought back some fond gear memories. Thanks for the video.
That's great to hear that Barry and thanks for watching!
It's great listening to you explain. So many good tips
Thank you Rich!
Good content. My old great generation mother would say you were”common as dirt””, her way of saying” down to earth. “Definitely a compliment.
Thank you Scott! Growing up in the south I know that's a good compliment!
I live in rural Australia and am no stranger to being out in the bush..
But I have learned so much from your videos over a few years..
Keep them coming mate..
Fantastic to hear that my friend! I try my best to post useful information
Dear RBM, the gaff and spit assembly would go in one of the pockets of the Army Air Force C-1 survival vest of WW2, when that was the only US airforce in existence. If you can find one of these as surplus nowadays, it goes for $75-80 bucks. It was made of aluminum because many pilots could expect to crash in the drink, and saltwater was the enemy of most metals. I think the idea behind the gaff and spearhead were that one might get a volunteer to come to dinner; fish love to hang out near structure and many recorded survival stories have fish hanging around rafts with no way to bring them in, thus the equiptment.
In the survival fishing kit from the Viet Nam era, there was a very large hook which could be lashed to a piece of wood to be used as a gaff.
Ww2 navy kits that came in a tool roll also had both a gaff and a spear head.
To reproduce this stuff nowadays might be too expensive or might actually be needing some redesign.
I'm not an expert on saws, but the funny looking tooth after the four teeth is called a raker which is supposed to clean out the slot your saw is making so it doesn't bind.
It was a really nice video and I enjoyed watching it.
Thank you for the info Stephen!
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. It's good to see you again. Thank you for sharing this informative video. Mors would be proud of you. With that kit, you are set for just about any emergency in the outdoors. Always stay safe out there. 😊
Hello from Georgia Ronald and I'm glad you liked it! I'd love to know Mors was happy his teachings are still alive and being used. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Keep up your great work and always! Stay safe out there.
Great video, Dave. I love the old school. Mors Pot. Kit. To protect the edge of the blade in your belt I use plastic molding that can be bought to protect the edge of car doors, bought at O’Reillys. You can get a gimlet online, especially from Dan of Coal Cracker Bushcraft for the drillbit. Like you, I’ve made my own. The blade can also be coiled and put inside the pot. I would add leatherwork gloves if you have the room inside the pot.
I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for all the info!
The way Mors showed me, was to have 1" split rings for the end of the bow-saw blade. You fit them to the ends of the blade, and when you make the frame for the bow-saw, cut a couple of notches on the outside of the frame arms. Once it's tightened up, the blade isn't coming out.
Sounds good to me! It also sounds like that's the way he does it with a cordage/paddle tensioner device. I used just cut a green sapling and drill holes in each end and curve it over so it looks exactly like a traditional bow saw. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Great video! The Billy can was the staple of old school Aussie swagmen as well. I like your addition of the second cup, always nice to have a proper cup. That Spit and Gaff kit was cool, suprised it doesn't come with a frog gig end too. Awesome vid, cheers👍👍
Thanks Kurt and I'm glad you liked it. Good point, I think a small frog gig could have fit in there too. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Thanks for posting this,
It's a good tribute to Mors. Think I would keep it old school and add a set of slingshot bands, ball bearings, small flask of alcohol, small opera binoculars, lenses or magnifying glass, bow string, bandannas and small amount of food: bouillon cubes, canned beans, honey, lentils and rice, canned tuna, tobacco and pemmican. Cheers 🍻
I'm glad you liked it and those are some good additions
I remember a bunch of that old schools stuff back in the 60’s !
Neat kit really !
Thanks Norman! I'm glad you liked it
You could make a spit from a sectioned rifle cleaning rod. Then it's your responsibility to adapt arrow heads and vert large hooks to make the gaff. I have a small hand gaff that is sectioned that I could make additional sections. First I think I will try my sectioned cleaning rod to see if it fits with my gaff. I suggest you might fold over the end of the tape in order to leave a tab to grab to remove to tapes. Another great video video that is both instructive and entertaining. Your videos usually make me want to adapt what you do to what I have available.
Thanks for the comments George and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Brother Dave, this was a dern good video. I appreciate your time. Always some advice to take away. Thumbs-up video~John.
Thanks Brother John! I'm glad you liked it and as always thanks for watching!
In the 1960s and 70s you could buy money belts that the saw blades would fit in, I also used to make a fishing kit enclosed in duck tape. I gave Mors one of each at the sportsmen shop in 1972, spent over two hours talking with him and drinking coffee.
Now that's cool! Thanks for sharing that!
You will indeed, see me in the next one Dave. Thanks for another great video.
Fantastic to hear that Eliot and thanks for watching
Hi David, that funky can opener, was standard in Australian army ration packs,there is a Swedish bushcraft man that carries a bowsaw blade rolled up in his cooking pot. Cheers from Australia
Thanks for the info and Thanks for watching
Thumbs up 👍 as always Dave. Thank you for taking us into another era to the past and for respecting Mors.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Mors is gone but not forgotten! Thanks for watching Colin
Wondered why I wasn't getting notifications. I was unsubscribed!!! 😡 Back now. Anyone else been unsubscribed without permission? This has happened with a few channels. Got it sorted now. Great channel 😁👍🏆
Thanks for taking the time to make these vids. All the best from Australia 🇭🇲🦘🦘🇭🇲
I hear about this all the time! I have no idea why this happens constantly. I've bounced between 175,000 to 176,000 subs for over 5 years now! I wish they'd fix the system. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
I am too old to take total advantage of your knowledge but i love your videos.
Thanks Ray
Great video my friend. I use key rings on my bow saws. The blade has a hole and I just cut a slit in the frame and the rings keep the tension
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Hey!
Nice to see an upload from you mate 👍
If your stuck for ideas, think about Flat Head and the old days 👍👍
I miss your stories mate 😜👍
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I was afraid people would get tired of hearing about them old guys, I'll try to bring up stories more often. Thanks for watching my friend
Dave really loved this video! Can't beat a good old school kit. My favorite part is when you brought out an old Sierra saw. I carried one of those since the 1980's camping and backpacking in the Sierra Nevada. I carry a Silky now, but it was that old Sierra saw that helped me develop my love for Bushcraft.
I'm glad you liked it! I'm the same way, that Sierra saw really brings back memories for me. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
good stuff , thank you for honoring Mors, tactical comment and love your cave man !
Thanks, Im glad you liked it! Mors was my hero. Thanks for watching
Hello, my friend! Good stuff! In my humble opinion one of your best! Love old ways and old stuff! Regards and best, Pink.
Thank you Pink, I'm glad you liked it that much!
Really enjoyed this one Dave !!! 👍
Fantastic to hear that and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I believe we all understand the best kit is the one that works for you. When you customize a kit for your particular needs and area of operation, you have the best chance. All great kits have certain elements in common. Dehydration can and does occur everywhere unless you know the location of a pure spring. Where we have retired in the Philippines, we have water. lots & lots of water. The caveat is do not drink the water unless you know ways to treat that water, The basic kit presented has the tools needed to build shelter, make some simple tools, make a fire, treat water, cook food and even keep me going (example, bullion cubes) until we catch that fish or find something in our trap. We are good but above all is the knowledge of how to use the gear in your kit. Fancy gear is useless to those who have not put in the time to practice. Thank you for a wonderful video and some great "old school" items.
Very well said! All kits are tailored for the environment and climate and you have to know how to best utilize them. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Morning Dave. Jumped off another video cause I got ur notification. Ur one of the greatest. Hope all is well with you n Nick.
Thanks Marcus! All is well here, Nick and I are just working too much. We need more free time. Take care and thanks for watching brother
Thank you for making this video! I always learn something new and you have neat ideas. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I am glad you’re able to explain things so I can understand.
I recently learned that M.i.T discover you can use pine tree branches to filter water.
I am glad you still make these videos.
Interesting thing about tape. I have been using gorilla tape to hold together my front bumper so it doesn’t fall off on freeway. Even winter time with the snow it held up good. Using tape just until I can afford to fix the problem. These newer cars don’t seem to use bolts anymore. At any rate thanks again for teaching and sharing ideas.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the comments. I've heard good things about Gorilla tape but haven't tried it yet. If it'll hold on a bumper then I need to get a roll!
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for your birds, and 2 smaller
pouches to either side on
a nylon ( or polyester) belt
with a fastex type buckle
I have a new one sitting right
here that I bought from
wallyworld more than a decade ago. Still has the
clearance price tag of
$7.00 on it
Very useful as is as well
Thanks for the info Max! What were the side pouches for? Ammo?
Yes
Shotgun shells or a pack of
peanut butter and crackers
That was interesting. It made me remember that I have two of those belt pouches and now I wonder where they are. They're cheaper Chinese ones but they have tie down Buckle straps and the velcro. Now I got to try to remember where I put them. Here We Go Again folks. What's also interesting about your videos is that we get to Snoop all the eye candy in the background. I like to watch these type of videos not to learn how to live out in the wilderness but these ideas can be applied if you are in a blackout emergency or Urban disaster. Canada.
Thanks James, I'm glad you liked it. And I agree, always be prepared even for an urban type disaster. Thanks for watching
Great video Buddy! I never thought about the difference in the Blade's. Thanks for sharing this. 👍👍
Thanks James! I'm glad you liked it brother!
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What a cool kit and a great tribute to Mors! Very well thought out and excellent discussion. Thank you!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it my friend!
You are the Bob Ross of Bushcraft imo.
Thanks!
Unintentional ASMR.
Loved the Coffee Pot trick. "Fire water"... Put the "stuff" inside the berry picker... Tip: "Honey Hole" Funnel. Put four pieces of dog food in a Minnow Trap. Leave the (Legal) trap in the hole. Build two "funnels" with the rocks in the stream... pointing towards the "Honey Hole". One upstream pointing downstream. One downstream pointing upstream. The minnow trap in the middle for bait, crayfish... Small fish... Attract bigger fish. The "Honey Hole" always has something... Salad with that? Remember, chase all the "fish" from upstream downstream. Flipping and turning rocks along the way. And the "fish" from downstream upstream... Into the "Honey Hole".
I'm glad you liked it David and thanks for the comments!
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Fantastic video! I love the historical pieces! Where do you find gems like that? Such neat inventions! Thanks for the history lesson Dave. You never disappoint!
Thanks Marci, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I'm thinking the bow saw blade could be rolled along the inside of the pot. And instead of wing nuts just use a couple keyrings? Great video Dave and good thinking on the road flare for old school bear protection.
TH-cam channel Swedwoods has seversl biwsaw builds. He stores his bkade in a pot and makes simple toggles to secure the blade. My issue is the blade gas to be handled carefully or it uncoils on you and can bite.
Chris
Yes, some coil it up inside the pot but getting it out of the pot without a serious injury concerns me! Key rings would hold but the blade would allow the frame to flex. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Randy
@@Reallybigmonkey1 not disagreeing with you just offering some alternatives I've seen. It's your show you do it the way you like best.
@@randybeeson3424 I always appreciate the input Randy.
Really awesome video. Love the collapsable spit and spear. You have quite a collection of pots in the background. Those must be worth a fortune now. I just checked the prices on stainless steel pots and the price is mind boggling. Best Wishes. Lilly
Thanks Lilly! I'm glad you liked it and it's always great to hear from you. Most of those pots on my shelves are very old. I got em when they were cheap. I think prices have skyrocketed because Mors Kochanski, Ray Mears and David David Canterbury have made them so popular. Take care and thanks for watching
Hey David!
The Four Dog Stove “Mors Pots” were actually manufactured by a company called Open Country (for Four Dogs) and they closed down their camp cooking products manufacturing. That’s what caused the end of those pots.
You can occasionally find a non Anodized, plain aluminum version of the pot on fleabay under the Open Country name. Open Country predominantly made those pots as percolator coffee pots under their name.
Always great to hear from you Alan and thanks for that info! I never knew that. Oh, Ill be at the Blade show again this year after not going for the past 6 years. Take care and thanks for watching Brother!
I love the spear set up, and the belt saw set up!!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it!
Grandson will be receiving as much as I can put together for his summertime birthday.
Sounds great
Good day everyone, if no one else has mentioned it, that sharpened end of the gaff has to be a mine probe, we still use exactly the same (or G10 non-sparking). Awesome field assembly attachments better than a lashed on big fishing hook 8/0 - 12/0'ish are good for frogs & catfish but also scrumping for fruit in trees
Thanks for that info! I didnt know about the mine probe thing
Fun video! I still use my Primos Hunting Gear folding saw from the 1990s and there are Sierra saws laying around somewhere, too.
Thanks, those are great saws! Old but still effective. Thanks for watching my friend
That thing is way more than 7 cups right?
I think its rated for boiling 7 cups but might hold more.
Dave, ever since i discovered your channel about 2 years ago I watch your videos. I've learned somethings I never knew and somethings that i used to know but had forgotten.
Growing up in the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee and then in New England I had a great time.
I'm now retired and have many old injuries that inhibit me some but I do what I can. I live in lower Alabama on my 20 wooded acres, so this is my playground now. I will be trying hammock camping andbseeing how my spine likes it. Should something happen I'll be right outside my back door.i think I'll be ok. Thank you for a fabulous video.
Until next time..
I'm glad you liked the videos and learned from them! I bet it was was fantastic growing up around the Smoky mountains! Definitely give a hammock a try. It's perfect for folks with any kind of back issues. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Thanks for another cool video. Ive subscribed for a couple years, but im literally sitting at my coffee table planning a walk/camp trip from Cincinnati to Chicago.
That sounds like a very exciting trip David! Good luck, enjoy the coffee and thanks for watching
Hey Dave, hope all is well. It's always a pleasure hearing from you and Nick. Hope everything is well at your end of the woods.
All is well here and thanks for watching my friend!
Pots with no handles are boilers. Coffee boilers can do.cowboy or tanker ( Army) coffee type. Where once boiling, dump in grinds and when steeped, pour in some cold ( clean) water which settles the coffee grinds to the bottom of the pot.
Old school techniques were to add a pinch or salt or eggshells or coffee grinds in an old clean sock.
I actually did two videos on cowboy coffee. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Cool ✨ I'll go find 'em.
All of my stuff is old, but works for me.
My saw is a Wyoming break down saw, it all fits in a pouch on a belt. It has a wood blade, and bone blade.
Sounds great Dale
Thanks , Dave, for a great video. There are some very good items in your kit.
All the folks that do and teach bushcraft, like you, have all said the same thing. A survival kit is not a camping kit. It should be part of a camping / hiking kit.
Now, once you have a survival kit put together, use it to see what needs to be added / deleted. By using the kit, even if only in the wildest part of your backyard, you're going to find out what you know and what you need to learn. Two things, all the equipment won't help if you don't know how to use it and knowing how to do everything won't help if you don't have the right gear.
You've got to have the gear and practice, practice, practice how to use it.
Some people can get by with a very minimal kit, some people could survive if they had a suitcase full of gear. That is where the practice and learn part comes in.
I love y'alls videos and your sharing your knowledge with us. Thank you, and thank your family for sharing your time with us.
God bless y'all, and stay safe on your adventures.
Thanks Brian, Im glad you liked it. and very well said! If you are going to carry and rely on a kit it should be used and tested. And try to be proficient with it. You wouldnt want to spear a fish of build a bow saw frame for the first time when in a bad situation.Thanks for watching and may god bless you too!
Thanks David for sharing, let us enjoy live. All the best from over the Atlantic, Michael
Thanks, Im glad you liked it Michael and Im always happy to share!
G'day Dave, Great to see you on TH-cam. I've been a subscriber for years now and this is the first video I've seen from you in a dog's age. Probably the 'algorithm’s fault.
Anyway, I'd like to tell you about a very similar system that was used in outback Australia way back even before WW1.
Bushmen back then never referred to their gear as a 'survival kit' because every 'normal' day in the bush was a survival situation.
The metal can is virtually the same to ours, only bushmen called it a 'Billy' and it was designed to make tea, not coffee. Usually, there was no pouring spout but some did have them.
Generally, they were about 6 or 8 cup capacity with a wire carry handle and a lid.
Inside the Billy went all the other Bushman's gear like tea, sugar, bacon slabs were popular wrapped in 'wax paper'. Then a knife or two; a spoon or fork, bandages, light rope (well before the time of paracord) and sometimes some 'tarred' cordage when waterproofing was needed. The ‘Billy’ and its gear could have a light canvas bag, or 'Dilly Bag' to keep dirt or 'bulldust' out of your gear.
Larger items like a made-up bedroll and basic clothing items were rolled up and tied. This went inside a long piece of canvas that served as a ground sheet or a shelter on the rare occasions it rained.
Either slung around the waist or neck or across the back of your saddle if going by horse.
These bushmen or 'Swagmen' were itinerate workers with various skills from sheep shearing, timber cutting etc. to general farm work. Going back even before the Boer War, at the start of the 1900s, there were hundreds, or more, of these blokes roaming around, living off the land and the farmers that gave them seasonal work.
Come time for the 'Great War' many Australian 'Swagmen' joined 'Light Horse' regiments as most were experienced horsemen who could look after themselves in the roughest of terrain and conditions.
By the way, that item on the keyring you pointed out is an old-style military issue tin and bottle opener and the flat, slightly curved end is supposed to be a spoon. Only just useful, it was better than nothing.
The little hole at one end, if held close to one eye, will show you that when a man's torso fills that hole, he is around 300 yards away; a normal shot for a .303 military rifle that were used in both World Wars by British Commonwealth countries, including Australia. (There was one of these strange ‘spoons’ issued to me in my survival kit when I joined the Air Force in the early 1970s. I still have it.)
Most men who lived off the bush wore hats with wide brims to keep the sun off their heads and faces. The reason Australian Army and other ADF hats have, to this day, one side turned up or 'slouched', was because the .303 rifles got in the way of the hats while doing drill and shouldering arms to carry. In the Air Force, oddly, most of the hats, fur felt were not 'slouched', I don't know why even though I've been trying to find out for many years.
Some say it was because the RAAF got issued the shorter 'carbine' version of the .303. When I was in the RAAF, we used the L1A1 SLR weapon which just fitted in underneath our hats, fur felt, without a slouch. I have my original hat, fur felt and there is no clip on the brim or the side of the hat that makes a ‘slouch’ attachment.
In the Army, officers up to the rank of Colonel don’t have their wide brim hats ‘slouched’, although they can be as the slouch clips are on their hats. Worn in Dress mode, say at a parade, their hats are not slouched because they wear a sword and a side arm and don't carry rifles.
I forgot to mention that Army Light Horse regiments attach Emu feathers behind their slouch, this, apparently, was a thing done in the early part of WW1 when they were formed and today some tank and motorised regiments still wear Emu feathers in their dress slouch hats.
Thank you, Dave, for a very interesting video. It's fascinating to see how different folks approach survival and I reckon for many occasions 'old school' is better because this gear has been proven to be useful over many decades.
I hope the TH-cam algorithm does the right thing and sends me more of your videos.
Cheers, mate. All the best from Tasmania. Bill H.
Thanks for sharing that info Bill!
No school like the old school. Great video Dave.
Thanks Mick! I'm glad you liked it brother
It's hard to speak of a 'guru' of wilderness survival or survival and bushcraft. And I have great respect for Mors Kochanski (RIP) but he always called himself a wilderness survival instructor of the Boreal area. And he was right because the area you're in has an influence of what survival skills and survival equipment you're gonna need or want. It also depends on what season of course. Another 'guru' from Down Under is Les Hiddins aka "The Bush Tucker Man". I was in Colombia and recently returned from Thailand and they have different 'guru's' aka instructors and use different equipment. My survival kit therefor always changes depending on where I'm going. If you wanna speak of a 'guru' of wilderness survival that covers all areas of the world I would vote for John 'Lofty' Wiseman the author of the SAS survival handbook. Of course there's also some tools that are useful or helpful everywhere. I do like these 'old school' kits but they are usually regional and seasonal and way too heavy. I'm also not a fan of stuffing everything loose in your cookpot. I your need to boil some water you have to take everything out, boild the water, let the pot cool down and put everthing back in. That takes time. Put all the gear in a stuff sack that fits inside your cookpot so you can take everything out at once. Plus the cookpot is not suited for transporting water. But the video was again nice and entertaining and always love your creative ways to solve problems like with the belt and the sawblade. I missed a first aid kit with some medication.
I love Lofty Wiseman but this video was not aimed towards world wide experts. It was only aimed at showing a Mors style kit and how it was carried. As far as contents being stuffed in the pot? I forgot to mention he said to dump the contents into the diddy bag once at a camp sight. And yes, this is directed more towards a cold climate. Thanks for watching man.
@@Reallybigmonkey1 You're welcome my friend. My comment was more directed towards the sentence 'the guru of survival and buschcraf' in regards to wilderness survival. For sure he was a great teacher and inspiration in the Boreal area and I have a lot of respect for that, but it's regional. Maybe the word 'guru' means something different to me.
Back to the pot. I would still make or find some hard plastic insert that fits the pot and put all the stuff in there so I can lift it out, use the pot, put in back in and get on with my day. That way there's no need to dump the content of the pot, use the pot and fit it all back in.