I need to find some Mullen. I use horse weed. I’ve never been able to go find material and get a coal. I always have to pre my set by drying it out. It’s extremely humid where I am
A country boy can survive, for sure. What a great day with your son, and display of bush craft skills to pass on to your kin, and the viewers. Really enjoy your mellow approach and southern drawl. Thanks.
I'm sorry utube is doing it, I just want to thank you. 7+years ago my wife and i moved back to my parents house..alzheimer's and lung issues to care for .I found Your videos and watching nic grow up kept me sane .THANK you
I have been watching this channel for around 4 years and I was in search and rescue for a long time this channel is awesome very instructive and simple for people that don't know as much to learn keep it up Dave
When a man 14 years younger than me says he is "older than dirt" ... it makes me feel REALLY OLD and hurts my feelers . Thanks Dave and Nick . All the best
Thanks for the reply Bro and JMO - Bending over doing hand drill and bow drill compresses the diaphragm and wears a person out faster . A nifty method is waist high with the hearth wood on a tree branch held down with a loop of cordage . Foot goes through the cordage loop and holds down the hearth . This method keeps one out of the snow and mud and I often keep the birds nest material below the hearth which eliminates transferring the ember . Have a great week gentlemen and thanks again . Lefty Cat
I was in the Army, but I never got into bush craft. Then, I started watching 'Alone'. Next thing you know, I watched all eight or nine seasons. Now, damn, I have to watch this channel once a day. You know what would be a killer combination, someone that did bush craft / I.T. videos all in one. That would be great!
Dave, always love coffee with you guys!!! ☕️☕️☕️ Love that Nick is getting less camera shy, boy I tell you, he is a young Dave! Nick, I really hope you are going to continue this tradition of woodsman knowledge. I know it is a sacrifice of time for all it entails, but to your dad’s credit, it’s a hobby he loves and thousands of people learn from him things that are gradually disappearing from common knowledge amongst everyday people. Love seeing you guys, keep up the great work! Have a great week guys!
Thanks Julian! We are glad you liked it. I do hope Nick does this for years and years. Maybe when I get done with TH-cam he can take over? Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one Brother!
I really liked the interaction between you and Nick. Keep him in front of the camera with you. It shows that you guys are really friends and enjoy the same things in the woods.
At last some sense from a YT video . With all of what's going on in USA we need to try and get back to normality . Thank you Dave, if there were another 20 million like you we would't have the problems we are faced with .Once again ! "Thank You" .
I've been watching for years... Ever since Nick dropped you off on a spot and you told him to leave if it took you 5 minutes... Both of you are a joy to watch.
Hey man your gear room is pretty impressive, i know you joke alot about it being your basement but that is a very impressive collection of gear man that is something to be proud of. Thumbs up good buddy. I look forward to your new videos they really are enjoyable for me.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I had bought gear over the past 32 years and for 25 years it was scattered around everywhere. I built the gear room and put every thing in one place and found out just how much I had! Thanks for watching
Thanks Dave and Nick for another great video. some of my best hand drills are about the same size you made. I always make sure that there is a tapper on my spindle . wider at the bottom and smaller diameter at the top, this make the bottom spin faster with less energy. Great job.
You are very welcome Kevin and I'm glad you liked it. Pretty much all the spindles Ive seen have that natural taper and it sure does help. Thanks for watching
David I love seeing you & Nick in the woods together. Those are priceless times w/your boy. These are the times he will remember w/you. I miss the times when me & my youngest daughter went on are camping trips right before school would start. It was just me & her doing a catch, clean, & cook. She still talks about it to this day. For 20 years we would take the kids camping every weekend. Play in the water durning the day & fishing @ night till dawn. Those we're the good old days. Now my son, 27, wants to go camping doing what we did for years. But are camper is in need of some love. Roof leaks like a 20yr hose. Going to have to take everything out & start @ the floor & work are way up. We gots to have A/C in are old age to be able to get out of the sun & sleep. Plus he's got a new son we have to protect now. Oh he's a cutie & I can't wait to get him on the tube & pull him around on the water. It will be old memories coming together w/new memories. I can't wait. Well you still got it on making a drill set. Your not to old. Your 2 yrs younger then me. And I'm not old yet @ all. Keep having fun in the woods as long as you can w/Nick. Take care, be safe, Chris from Missouri
Ah the memories. When we are young we always her the folks say enjoy em while they are young because they grow up fast. Nicks 12 years of school vanished in the blind of an eye. Oh, Im old as it pertains to the hand drill wearing me out. Lol. Thanks for watching Chris!
Very nice to see you and Nick out. I cherish the times spent with my sons and daughters, priceless! I know your realizations of age versus activities you once did without a thought!
Thanks Duane, I'm glad you liked it. You get what I was saying! 52 isn't necessarily old but it fells old to me with what I used to could do. Thanks for watching Brother
good to see ya out and about, Dave. looks like a fine knife for your boy. congratulations on you getting your own line of knives! you've contributed so much to the community, you deserve it! 👏
It's good to see you and Nick out in the woods making coffee again. I felt your pain while you were trying for that ember (I'm older than you)! 🔥 Be well and be safe.
I love seeing you both having such a great father and son relationship. I myself have 14-year-old twins and cherish every time my boys and I get in the woods.
Well, Old Dave, you have certainly inspired these old folks (we have kids older than you!) to learn some bush craft skills and get out and enjoy being in the woods. We're better equipped because of you, from Silky to Mora, and the realistic, un-edited reality of your videos help to keep it real. And doable - we get out and laugh a lot! You bring much joy to my honey and me. Love you and Nick. We've learned to do what we can and respect our limitations while pushing the boundaries just enough to keep moving and learning. We owe you, and we feel like we're friends where it counts. Keep on keeping on.
Well done Dave! I used the Molle II hipbelt and shoulderstraps to modify my Alice pack. Does work great too and made it way more comfortable. Cheers, Marc
Welcome back Dave and Nick! You have made my day seeing you guys back out in nature again. I finally got a genuine Gurkha Kukuri that I absolutely love!! It is only my fourth machete type tool but finally found one that works for this 70 y/o!! i am looking forward to trying Bush coffee!! Keep up the good work guys. Love you!!
Love your videos..I'm 69 and still enjoy tramping around in the woods and exploring in my Kayak when I can. The rucksack just seems a little heavier these days. Stay healthy and have a ton of fun out there you young pup
Well Dave I ordered your knife! I’ve never owned a knife with a rich and famous persons name on it before! Now I can finish watching your video! Take care my friend
Staying out in the woods keeps you in shape. You are not old. I will have to try making coffee this way. I might be in my yard making coffee every morning after I try it. Yall two take care.
Always love your videos Dave. You and Nick are awesome. God bless you and your family. Keep em coming! :) I can't believe anyone would dislike this video. LoL
Thanks Rod, I'm glad you liked it. The dislikes come from them kinda people that no matter what you upload they can do it better. Lol. Thanks for watching brother
Great video as always David and Nick, hopefully you can find a way to make it easier for you to upload and comment on your videos, yours and Blackie Thomas are my favorite bushcraft channels by far, you both have unique ways of doing things, you always keep me entertained and give some kind of good knowledge too, so thanks for sharing your knowledge with us who enjoy watching.
Thanks Aaron, I'm glad you like how I do things. Hopefully they will create another upgrade that will get rid of these bugs and it'll be easier on me. Thanks for watching
Thanks for showing my knife dave. Have you ever tried the Colman French press, you can make coffee easy with it. I actually just made a video and will be posting it soon
all Hidden Woodsmen gear is awesome, hand made in USA by a person that actually tests and uses the gear he makes, i am very proud of all my gear from him. keep on rocking Malcolm Coderre
Dave, how are the t-shirts coming along? I rarely buy shirts from TH-camrs but are one I would like. Hell, just autograph a white t-shirt and sell them :)
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I didn't realize you were making tshirts! My son has a tshirt press. Are you making your own and having problems? My son can probably help answer some questions if you have any. Feel free to reach out. I'm not real familiar with how you would reach me through youtube, but I am on your fun in the woods facebook page and it's easier to do so there, if you need some questions answered. Good luck!
and thank you Dave for reacting (on my) comments: I like to geht "in contact" with you, as a Bushcrafter from Germany. Thanks for your bushcraft and outdoors motivation, Michael
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I totally agree. As if I didn't have enough troubles with MY end of it- lighting, etc., they go and make simple functions dang near impossible. Excellent and fun video, as always!
Hey Dave: Impressed with your videos. I'm Army retired and old school when it comes to hiking and camping gear and the fact that you use most of the Military battle tested gear is a plus.
I love my Red's Rings, it took me days to carve them but worth every minute. They are one of those must have items once you have them you can't go back. Of all the things you've taught me it's been the top of the list.
Picked up a lot of details I didn't know. Like an unorthodox prussik knot! Also the diameter of the stick. The formalization of the pot hanger by using rings and leather rather than just cordage. Also the details of cleaning the stick and type wood and carving method. You guys rock! Keep it up. Will share with MY son as well.
Your videos always bring a smile * Thanks to both of you for continuing to share your times cooking & such. That's a real pain about the media mongrels making it impossible for you. I know you care for your viewers :-) Sending best & well wishes to you , Nick & all family *
Always good to hear that and I'm glad you like them! I love filming and I love the interactions in the comments section. But its a sad day when it becomes hard to manage because of some buggy programing. Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 :-) So lovely to hear from you. It is indeed a sad time when communications become near-nigh impossible.Sending smiles & hugs from across the pond
Well that was some fun in the woods... I really need to brush up on my had drll skills just for fun. Also that was a cool rigging system for the pot hanger ... Thanks for sharing David
Dave, I'm relatively new to this bushcraft thing, even tho I'm now 65. I spent most of my younger years learning from native and military how to survive in the wood and other places. I've watched a good few of your YT videos and have learned a few things I never thought about before ... so, thank you for that! Here's hoping you can continue for a good time to come to watch! I will continue to watch and no doubt learn. PS When we can't do this anymore, only then we become old (I would rather be called seasoned!)
Sounds like you definitely have a huge head start on bushcraft! I'm guessing most of what you did could be considered bushcraft. Fantastic to hear you've learned from me! Thanks for watching brother!
Fantastic job with the hand-drill Brother. I have never been able to make the spindle get warm! I make Bush coffee every morning on a gas stove. I grind the beams too. Everyone loves the taste. God bless you both. John
Thanks Brother John, I'm glad you liked it. It took me quite a few years to master the hand drill. I got out of practice with it as I got older but now Im trying to get back in the groove. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
You inspired me to get into wild camping, a few month back I said I was thinking of getting into video making and asked about your camera.... well thank you and I did it! My name is in honour of you
That’s great, Dave. Gotta hone those important hand drill coffee skills. Red’s Rings look like a good project for Boy Scouts or grandkids. You inspire me to dig out and spruce up my ALICE packs. Mullen is interesting. The other day, here in western Washington, I was showing my wife the pith core of elderberry stalks, Nature’s styrofoam. I watched your video while listening to thunder and watching the rain outside, but inside we have coffee and a fire in the heater. Cheers!
Hi Dave. I just ordered your knife from Colorado Bushcraft. Can't wait to be the first to review it! Hope it gets here soon. The Florida State Forest is about to open again, I will be the first one at my favorite part of the Ocala Forest. Like Nick, I just could not get the hang of the hand drill. Thanks to you and Survival Lilly, I am very confident with my bow drill. My ferro rod is now the standby, and the Bic is the last gasp. Please keep up the great videos. This 63 year old is going out with a large Mollie and GI sleeping bag. NOT older than dirt. Or at least some very healthy and hearty dirt...
Hello Don! Brother I hope you love that knife. I love all fire methods but the ferro rod is my favorite. Oh, I am older than dirt when it pertains to the hand drill! Take care and thanks for watching
Raised on dark roast community.. nothing compares in my eyes.. used to pass over the Mississippi River going camping with my parents and grandparents and you could smell those community coffee beans roasting.. smelled so good.. ah the good ol days!!! Really hope you enjoy!!!
Hey Dave. I love your videos. Your skills always impress me but I really love your cooking. I'm looking forward to your next delicious outdoor cooking video!
Actually got to try the cold water poured at a hight into my coffee on a 3 day hiatus last week, and I couldn't believe it worked so well, not a single grind!!! Thanks for all the useful knowledge!!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Shoot yeah it works like a charm, comes in handy when your wanting to travel light, these Appalachian hills become a lot steeper with a heavy pack on. Just throw a zip lock bag with some Folgers coffee and your ready no assembly required! Thanks again for all that you teach us!
Inspired me Nate. Have lots of mullien on my property. I have encouraged it for fun as I like it (has many other uses). Seeds like disturbed ground and can germinate after many years in the soil. Easy. Tons of seed.. Is a Biennial. I am going to make a hand drill!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Hey Dave ,I really like what your doing. You sort of remind me of my Grandfather and his friends. They Tried to teach as many of us as they could about the old ways of surviving and how to enjoy our time in the woods. So Thanks.
thanks so much for your videos, love it when your son is with you. I was bummed that you didn't sew up something for your pack. I thought you would invent something, and make a bunch a money selling the idea!
Well this belt was so nice I had to try it out. Funny you mention sewing and inventing, I'm filming a video now that's a handmade prototype! Thanks for watching Earl
Those shoulder straps look to be quite lacking as well. Great video!! It's really good to see you and your son enjoying each other's company out in the wild.!!!!
Great show/explanations on the hand drill. Looks like a laboring exercise. Nice looking knife (Nick’s knife). Your still the greatest youtuber in my books, my favorite. Take care, no need answering. Wish you a great summer.
This is absolutely liberating... thank you ! I am getting something like that...that rests on hips! I always thought aluminum frame was just for heavy camping..
Great to see my two favorite Georgia bushcrafters out there starting a fire with hand drills and makin Mors coffee with it! I could tell you guys had a blast! Take care and be safe! Hotc
It's so good to see y'all out kicking it..I always learn something new and have so much fun..looks like I'll be back with the elder to the southern woodlands by Oct..which itll be great..stay safe..fyi getting ready to order my new knife.
Good to see another video with you and Nick. Cowboy/bush coffee is great. Thanks for showing the pulley system with Red's rings, paracord, and pot on a ridgeline. I don't think I could do a hand drill cuz I'm older than dirt too! Shame how difficult it is to respond to the comments. You could collect any questions and have a video answering them. Thanks for the laugh...cottontails! LOL
Awesome video Dave and Nick. Those knives are sweet. I'm thinking about ordering one of each and some of that coffee. Thanks for sharing. Be safe and god bless.
Always great to watch you both !! I hope TH-cam dont take the personal relationships away from creaters and people who watch them!! Take care and stay safe
Dave what you said about packs is true...for civilian hiking backpacks. The ALICE kidney pad was never designed to sit on the hips. The pack was part of a system for the military that included a hip/pistol belt and suspenders with butt pack etc. The pack was designed to ride high above the belt, web gear and clear the magazine pouches, butt pack, firstaid kits and everything else carried on the hips. I have two ALICE packs too. I use a longer DEI frame for my Large pack that brings the belt lower so it truly is in a position to ride on the hips with a MOLLE belt and shoulder straps. Bears the weight much better. A huge improvement over the ALICE frame. Love your videos still.
Nick's gettin' to be quite a pro behind that camera. Amazing to see how much he's matured since I started watching... Never realized how much the hand drill takes out of you, until I tried one that just didn't get it once... I could relate to you being winded, Dave. I turn 70 this year, and, keep my lighter near my Ferro rod... Y'all do a great job instructing, and, make it fun to watch... I could smell the coffee. Thanks....
Good job Dave👍glad to see u&Nick out haven fun in the woods I have a hell of a time with a hand drill UHG..just got back from the woods for the weakend was showing a Webelos scout for fire starting skills he never seen So now he’ll take that back with him..we did make Bush coffee He is familiar with Mors but hadn’t seen the coffee I have to go back&look at your Reds ring video I forgot all about that one..glad u used it yahll be safe stay healthy 🤠👍thanx for your videos guys👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I still have a rough time with the hand drill but I get it done. I miss them old days as a scout leader. Thanks for watching brother
I hope that belt is comfortable and serves you well. That other one was paper thin ! Lol
Brother that's the best belt I've ever used!
Reallybigmonkey1 thank you! The padding is super thick. I also make them in Camouflage
Do you sell the belt and shoulder pads separate Malcom?
I need to find some Mullen. I use horse weed. I’ve never been able to go find material and get a coal. I always have to pre my set by drying it out. It’s extremely humid where I am
@@spider5001 he's going to list them on his site pretty soon. He's building up an inventory first
Dave you are unlike any other bushcrafter on here. Been watching you forever. never got bored.
Fantastic to hear that my friend!
A country boy can survive, for sure. What a great day with your son, and display of bush craft skills to pass on to your kin, and the viewers. Really enjoy your mellow approach and southern drawl. Thanks.
Thanks! We are glad you liked it
Glad to see you and Nick out and about again. I always enjoy your videos. Be safe guys.
Always good to be back on here, thanks for watching Dennis!
I'm sorry utube is doing it, I just want to thank you. 7+years ago my wife and i moved back to my parents house..alzheimer's and lung issues to care for .I found Your videos and watching nic grow up kept me sane .THANK you
I'm glad you've liked the videos Chris. Take care my friend
I have been watching this channel for around 4 years and I was in search and rescue for a long time this channel is awesome very instructive and simple for people that don't know as much to learn keep it up Dave
Thanks!
Dave: Old guys ROCK! I'm 82 and your videos make my week. I still get out a little bit and I've just gotta try coffee a la Kochanski like you do it.
Rock on brother! Age only pertains to knocking out a hand drill. Lol.Thanks for watching
I love watching your videos. I'm 56 in July. Easy on the older than dirt references! lol
Thanks again, I learn allot.
I got you beat!
56 @ the end of March
Uhm, Dale's wife here. I turned 58 in Jan.
Thanks, I'm glad you like them! Lol, Sorry but I feel old compared to all the zip and energy I had in my 30s. Thanks for watching
I beat you too. I'll be 58 in September 2024
I loved it when you said "Gesundheit". Best regards from Germany.
Thanks and best wishes to you from the USA
When a man 14 years younger than me says he is "older than dirt" ... it makes me feel REALLY OLD and hurts my feelers . Thanks Dave and Nick . All the best
Don't hurt your feelers... lol
Lol, sorry bout that man. Im old as dirt as it pertains to knocking out a hand drill fire. It wears me out now and didnt used to.
Thanks for the reply Bro and JMO - Bending over doing hand drill and bow drill compresses the diaphragm and wears a person out faster . A nifty method is waist high with the hearth wood on a tree branch held down with a loop of cordage . Foot goes through the cordage loop and holds down the hearth .
This method keeps one out of the snow and mud and I often keep the birds nest material below the hearth which eliminates transferring the ember .
Have a great week gentlemen and thanks again . Lefty Cat
I’m 25 and feel old
I was in the Army, but I never got into bush craft. Then, I started watching 'Alone'. Next thing you know, I watched all eight or nine seasons. Now, damn, I have to watch this channel once a day. You know what would be a killer combination, someone that did bush craft / I.T. videos all in one. That would be great!
Brother once this hobby gets in your blood it's becomes a lifestyle! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Anthony
It always feels so good to get the notification of a new video from Dave. And I like that it’s often on Fridays too.
Great to hear that my friend
I enjoyed this video and learned from it too. Nice fire build. 👍 Roasted hazelnut, yum, it's a favorite treat. Thank you.
I'm glad you liked it Theresa!
Dave, always love coffee with you guys!!! ☕️☕️☕️ Love that Nick is getting less camera shy, boy I tell you, he is a young Dave!
Nick, I really hope you are going to continue this tradition of woodsman knowledge. I know it is a sacrifice of time for all it entails, but to your dad’s credit, it’s a hobby he loves and thousands of people learn from him things that are gradually disappearing from common knowledge amongst everyday people.
Love seeing you guys, keep up the great work!
Have a great week guys!
Thanks Julian! We are glad you liked it. I do hope Nick does this for years and years. Maybe when I get done with TH-cam he can take over? Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one Brother!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 It would be great if he would take over, but you need to start beating him with a big stick every time he mentions lighter fluid.
I really liked the interaction between you and Nick. Keep him in front of the camera with you. It shows that you guys are really friends and enjoy the same things in the woods.
Thanks John, I'm glad you like it. Having Nick along always makes the trip more fun
At last some sense from a YT video . With all of what's going on in USA we need to try and get back to normality . Thank you Dave, if there were another 20 million like you we would't have the problems we are faced with .Once again ! "Thank You" .
:-) *
Thank you my friend! I try to be as positive as possible. 2020 has shaped up to be a pretty bad year so far
I've been watching for years... Ever since Nick dropped you off on a spot and you told him to leave if it took you 5 minutes... Both of you are a joy to watch.
Thanks for sticking with us for so long Jake!
Hey man your gear room is pretty impressive, i know you joke alot about it being your basement but that is a very impressive collection of gear man that is something to be proud of. Thumbs up good buddy. I look forward to your new videos they really are enjoyable for me.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I had bought gear over the past 32 years and for 25 years it was scattered around everywhere. I built the gear room and put every thing in one place and found out just how much I had! Thanks for watching
Thanks Dave and Nick for another great video. some of my best hand drills are about the same size you made. I always make sure that there is a tapper on my spindle . wider at the bottom and smaller diameter at the top, this make the bottom spin faster with less energy. Great job.
You are very welcome Kevin and I'm glad you liked it. Pretty much all the spindles Ive seen have that natural taper and it sure does help. Thanks for watching
David I love seeing you & Nick in the woods together. Those are priceless times w/your boy. These are the times he will remember w/you.
I miss the times when me & my youngest daughter went on are camping trips right before school would start. It was just me & her doing a catch, clean, & cook. She still talks about it to this day.
For 20 years we would take the kids camping every weekend. Play in the water durning the day & fishing @ night till dawn. Those we're the good old days.
Now my son, 27, wants to go camping doing what we did for years. But are camper is in need of some love. Roof leaks like a 20yr hose. Going to have to take everything out & start @ the floor & work are way up.
We gots to have A/C in are old age to be able to get out of the sun & sleep. Plus he's got a new son we have to protect now. Oh he's a cutie & I can't wait to get him on the tube & pull him around on the water. It will be old memories coming together w/new memories. I can't wait.
Well you still got it on making a drill set. Your not to old. Your 2 yrs younger then me. And I'm not old yet @ all.
Keep having fun in the woods as long as you can w/Nick. Take care, be safe,
Chris from Missouri
Ah the memories. When we are young we always her the folks say enjoy em while they are young because they grow up fast. Nicks 12 years of school vanished in the blind of an eye. Oh, Im old as it pertains to the hand drill wearing me out. Lol. Thanks for watching Chris!
Very nice to see you and Nick out. I cherish the times spent with my sons and daughters, priceless! I know your realizations of age versus activities you once did without a thought!
Thanks Duane, I'm glad you liked it. You get what I was saying! 52 isn't necessarily old but it fells old to me with what I used to could do. Thanks for watching Brother
good to see ya out and about, Dave. looks like a fine knife for your boy. congratulations on you getting your own line of knives! you've contributed so much to the community, you deserve it! 👏
Always good to be back on here. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching!
www.coloradobushcraft.com/collections/knives-and-tools/products/hlkc-dave-pearson-reallybigmonkey1-bushcraft-knife
It's good to see you and Nick out in the woods making coffee again. I felt your pain while you were trying for that ember (I'm older than you)! 🔥 Be well and be safe.
It's always great to be out there with Nick. Getting an ember is a lot of work but sure is satisfying ! Thanks for watching
I love seeing you both having such a great father and son relationship. I myself have 14-year-old twins and cherish every time my boys and I get in the woods.
Thanks! Man nothing beats time with the kids in the woods!
It makes my day when you post a new video and I love that you tell it like it is.
Thank you Duncan!
I need a set of those Reds Rings to go with my Alabama Hammer. Be Safe Dave & Nick
Lol, they work just as well!
Well, Old Dave, you have certainly inspired these old folks (we have kids older than you!) to learn some bush craft skills and get out and enjoy being in the woods. We're better equipped because of you, from Silky to Mora, and the realistic, un-edited reality of your videos help to keep it real. And doable - we get out and laugh a lot! You bring much joy to my honey and me. Love you and Nick. We've learned to do what we can and respect our limitations while pushing the boundaries just enough to keep moving and learning. We owe you, and we feel like we're friends where it counts. Keep on keeping on.
Fantastic to hear that Sue and I'm glad Ive helped y'all out so much. Keep on camping, hiking and bushcrafting. Thanks for watching
Well done Dave! I used the Molle II hipbelt and shoulderstraps to modify my Alice pack. Does work great too and made it way more comfortable. Cheers, Marc
Thanks Marc, I'm glad you liked it brother. That's a good idea to just use the molle stuff!
I did the same. I love the molle straps. I also added the mss carrier to the bottom to add capacity.
Thanks for the video!
OBTW: Two 'biners are an option for Red's Rings duty.
Thanks for watching Mike! Yep, two biners would work but wouldn't look as cool. Lol.
Welcome back Dave and Nick! You have made my day seeing you guys back out in nature again. I finally got a genuine Gurkha Kukuri that I absolutely love!! It is only my fourth machete type tool but finally found one that works for this 70 y/o!! i am looking forward to trying Bush coffee!! Keep up the good work guys. Love you!!
Always good to be back out there Dianna and we glad you liked it. Thats great you got a Kukri! Chop n enjoy! Thanks for watching
52 yrs old ,well, I got you by 10 yrs at 62. Thank You for the good lesson Brother. And TH-cam is or has killed the freedom of speech.
Mentally Im 18. Lol. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Happy Friday David!!!! Thanks for the share good looking out thank you for everything you do
And a happy Friday to you too Elisabeth! Thanks for watching
Love your videos..I'm 69 and still enjoy tramping around in the woods and exploring in my Kayak when I can. The rucksack just seems a little heavier these days. Stay healthy and have a ton of fun out there you young pup
Thanks Robert, I'm glad you liked it. I dont hike the lengths I used to for sure. Thanks for watching
Well Dave I ordered your knife! I’ve never owned a knife with a rich and famous persons name on it before! Now I can finish watching your video! Take care my friend
Great to hear that Dennis! Unfortunately I'm not rich and I'm only semi famous. Lol. I hope you like the knife brother
Reallybigmonkey1 Your rich in wisdom and for sharing your knowledge with others!
Staying out in the woods keeps you in shape. You are not old. I will have to try making coffee this way. I might be in my yard making coffee every morning after I try it. Yall two take care.
Im only old as it pertains to the ole hand drill! Take care and Thanks for watching
Always love your videos Dave. You and Nick are awesome. God bless you and your family. Keep em coming! :)
I can't believe anyone would dislike this video. LoL
Thanks Rod, I'm glad you liked it. The dislikes come from them kinda people that no matter what you upload they can do it better. Lol. Thanks for watching brother
Great video as always David and Nick, hopefully you can find a way to make it easier for you to upload and comment on your videos, yours and Blackie Thomas are my favorite bushcraft channels by far, you both have unique ways of doing things, you always keep me entertained and give some kind of good knowledge too, so thanks for sharing your knowledge with us who enjoy watching.
Thanks Aaron, I'm glad you like how I do things. Hopefully they will create another upgrade that will get rid of these bugs and it'll be easier on me. Thanks for watching
Thanks for showing my knife dave.
Have you ever tried the Colman French press, you can make coffee easy with it. I actually just made a video and will be posting it soon
That's a killer knife man! I didn't even know they made a French press! I'll have to take a look. Thanks for watching Brother
Got one a those Coleman coffee presses not long ago. Works GREAT and the pot itself is pretty handy too.
Does it make reallly hot coffee. I've tried half a dozen French press coffee makers, and all of them made the coffee so cold I couldn't drink it.
@@jamesaritchie1 The French press I've used makes warm coffee. By the time it does it's thing it's never hot but warm
all Hidden Woodsmen gear is awesome, hand made in USA by a person that actually tests and uses the gear he makes, i am very proud of all my gear from him. keep on rocking Malcolm Coderre
Absolutely man! His gear is superb quality!
52 is NOT old! As starting a fire with a hand drill just proved. Thanks for the video!
Ah well it is to me. I used to knock out a hand drill in 20 seconds! Thanks for watching Capt.
you just made my day Dave :)
Great to hear that my friend!
A well deserved cup of coffee. That is no doubt one of the hardest ways of making fire and you made it look easy. Thanks for the video.
Oh yes, the toughest fire method but the most rewarding! Man that coffee was good. Thanks for watching
The coffee mix is “nutty and smooth”. Isn’t that kinda like this channel?
Lol, maybe the nutty part.
Dave, you have done a fine job thus far with all the interaction with your viewers. As always, another great video. TC and ATB, Cris.
Thanks, I'm glad you like the way I do things. Half the fun is the interaction in the comments section! Thanks for watching Cris
Dave, how are the t-shirts coming along? I rarely buy shirts from TH-camrs but are one I would like. Hell, just autograph a white t-shirt and sell them :)
Not good. There's been all kinds of problems with the printer and the shirt press. Hopefully it'll be ready to go soon
Lol, those are a Georgia Tech Special
Make it a black tee with white letters autograph. Don't care for white tees.
I would love you to design a machete ,folding saw ,knife ,ferro rod sheath
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I didn't realize you were making tshirts! My son has a tshirt press. Are you making your own and having problems? My son can probably help answer some questions if you have any. Feel free to reach out. I'm not real familiar with how you would reach me through youtube, but I am on your fun in the woods facebook page and it's easier to do so there, if you need some questions answered. Good luck!
Great setup Dave. Well done man
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I would get tired quick doing the hand drill. That Mullein seems to create a good ember. Cheers Dave.
Oh believe me, I do get tired! To me mullein is the mac daddy when it comes to hand drills. Thanks for watching brother
and thank you Dave for reacting (on my) comments: I like to geht "in contact" with you, as a Bushcrafter from Germany. Thanks for your bushcraft and outdoors motivation, Michael
To me half the fun of doing this is reading the comments!
Yeah YT has changed so much, honestly it seems as if they're determined to completely ruin the platform. Sad to see. Stay safe Dave & Nick!
Brother I honestly think in their minds they are improving it by adding so many features, and bugs! Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I totally agree. As if I didn't have enough troubles with MY end of it- lighting, etc., they go and make simple functions dang near impossible. Excellent and fun video, as always!
Hey Dave: Impressed with your videos. I'm Army retired and old school when it comes to hiking and camping gear and the fact that you use most of the Military battle tested gear is a plus.
Thanks Nelson!
Love all your creative content, I hope you never stop Dave and we can all grow old with you
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Hopefully Ill be doing this for years to come! Thanks for watching
I love my Red's Rings, it took me days to carve them but worth every minute. They are one of those must have items once you have them you can't go back. Of all the things you've taught me it's been the top of the list.
Fantastic to hear that AJ! I'm glad you liked that idea that much
Fun video. Good job with the hand-drill. Same way I often make my coffee when camping.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it brother
Hey Dave, so great to see you and Nick back in the field! Your content is AWESOME! Best regards!
Thanks Eddie, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Picked up a lot of details I didn't know. Like an unorthodox prussik knot! Also the diameter of the stick. The formalization of the pot hanger by using rings and leather rather than just cordage. Also the details of cleaning the stick and type wood and carving method. You guys rock! Keep it up. Will share with MY son as well.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it all!
Your videos always bring a smile * Thanks to both of you for continuing to share your times cooking & such. That's a real pain about the media mongrels making it impossible for you. I know you care for your viewers :-) Sending best & well wishes to you , Nick & all family *
Always good to hear that and I'm glad you like them! I love filming and I love the interactions in the comments section. But its a sad day when it becomes hard to manage because of some buggy programing. Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 :-) So lovely to hear from you. It is indeed a sad time when communications become near-nigh impossible.Sending smiles & hugs from across the pond
Thank you for your energy!
Keep having fun!
You two stay safe!
You are very welcome and thanks for watching!
Well that was some fun in the woods... I really need to brush up on my had drll skills just for fun. Also that was a cool rigging system for the pot hanger ... Thanks for sharing David
Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it all. I need to stay in practice with the ole hand drill now that I got back used to it! Thanks for watching
Dave, I'm relatively new to this bushcraft thing, even tho I'm now 65. I spent most of my younger years learning from native and military how to survive in the wood and other places. I've watched a good few of your YT videos and have learned a few things I never thought about before ... so, thank you for that! Here's hoping you can continue for a good time to come to watch! I will continue to watch and no doubt learn. PS When we can't do this anymore, only then we become old (I would rather be called seasoned!)
Sounds like you definitely have a huge head start on bushcraft! I'm guessing most of what you did could be considered bushcraft. Fantastic to hear you've learned from me! Thanks for watching brother!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Even an old dog like me can learn a new trick every now and again! hehe!
Fantastic job with the hand-drill Brother. I have never been able to make the spindle get warm! I make Bush coffee every morning on a gas stove. I grind the beams too. Everyone loves the taste. God bless you both. John
Thanks Brother John, I'm glad you liked it. It took me quite a few years to master the hand drill. I got out of practice with it as I got older but now Im trying to get back in the groove. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
I really enjoyed this video. The best thing was You and your Son Hanging out together.
Thanks, We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Everything looks good Dave. Excellent video. Thanks and take care.
Thanks Quinn
You inspired me to get into wild camping, a few month back I said I was thinking of getting into video making and asked about your camera.... well thank you and I did it! My name is in honour of you
Fantastic to hear that Mark!
That’s great, Dave. Gotta hone those important hand drill coffee skills. Red’s Rings look like a good project for Boy Scouts or grandkids. You inspire me to dig out and spruce up my ALICE packs. Mullen is interesting. The other day, here in western Washington, I was showing my wife the pith core of elderberry stalks, Nature’s styrofoam. I watched your video while listening to thunder and watching the rain outside, but inside we have coffee and a fire in the heater. Cheers!
Thanks,
Lane! I'm glad you liked it all Brother. Thanks for watching
Oh reds rings. I remember the first time you did a video showing them. They are awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Thanks, I'm glad you like em. To be so simple, they do work great! Thanks for watching
Hay, nice to see you again and Thanks, this stuff never gets old, nice way to spend the morning.
Great hearing from you Dale and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Hi Dave. I just ordered your knife from Colorado Bushcraft. Can't wait to be the first to review it! Hope it gets here soon. The Florida State Forest is about to open again, I will be the first one at my favorite part of the Ocala Forest.
Like Nick, I just could not get the hang of the hand drill. Thanks to you and Survival Lilly, I am very confident with my bow drill. My ferro rod is now the standby, and the Bic is the last gasp.
Please keep up the great videos. This 63 year old is going out with a large Mollie and GI sleeping bag. NOT older than dirt. Or at least some very healthy and hearty dirt...
Hello Don! Brother I hope you love that knife. I love all fire methods but the ferro rod is my favorite. Oh, I am older than dirt when it pertains to the hand drill! Take care and thanks for watching
Raised on dark roast community.. nothing compares in my eyes.. used to pass over the Mississippi River going camping with my parents and grandparents and you could smell those community coffee beans roasting.. smelled so good.. ah the good ol days!!! Really hope you enjoy!!!
Very cool to hear that! I'd love to smell that place! Thanks for watching Lisa
The guy with as much gear as a local military surplus store 😁 Thanks for the video, god bless you, Nick and the cats who make random appearances
Lol, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Ty for reminding me. Just paused to order my bungee cords for holding things in the back of my new truck. I may need one of those net thingys too.
Fantastic to hear that Annie
Hey Dave. I love your videos. Your skills always impress me but I really love your cooking. I'm looking forward to your next delicious outdoor cooking video!
Thanks JM! Funny you mention that, I have a huge list of Chef Dave's videos to film!
Actually got to try the cold water poured at a hight into my coffee on a 3 day hiatus last week, and I couldn't believe it worked so well, not a single grind!!! Thanks for all the useful knowledge!!
That's awesome you tried it! Yes it works, alot of folks don't believe it. Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Shoot yeah it works like a charm, comes in handy when your wanting to travel light, these Appalachian hills become a lot steeper with a heavy pack on. Just throw a zip lock bag with some Folgers coffee and your ready no assembly required! Thanks again for all that you teach us!
Inspired me Nate. Have lots of mullien on my property. I have encouraged it for fun as I like it (has many other uses). Seeds like disturbed ground and can germinate after many years in the soil. Easy. Tons of seed.. Is a Biennial. I am going to make a hand drill!
Fantastic to hear that Alexander! Mullein is definitely the best material for a hand drill. Thanks for watching
Hey Dave, I made a set of Red's Rings years ago after watching your video. They work great, and are very easy to make. Thanks for sharing! :-)
Fantastic to hear that!
Hey dave nice to see you again. Watch the old stuff, im 61, and i still like playing in the woods.
Hello Earl! I'm glad you liked it. Lol, Im old as it pertains to the hand drill. Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Hey Dave ,I really like what your doing. You sort of remind me of my Grandfather and his friends. They Tried to teach as many of us as they could about the old ways of surviving and how to enjoy our time in the woods.
So Thanks.
Great fire start! Nothing like good coffee enjoy!
Absolutely! Not much beats good coffee
you made that fire making look easy mate
With years of practice it isn't too bad. First learning the hand drill is rough but it gets easier the more times you do it
@@Reallybigmonkey1 practice makes perfect
thanks so much for your videos, love it when your son is with you. I was bummed that you didn't sew up something for your pack. I thought you would invent something, and make a bunch a money selling the idea!
Well this belt was so nice I had to try it out. Funny you mention sewing and inventing, I'm filming a video now that's a handmade prototype! Thanks for watching Earl
Once again another great video Dave. Love your videos and I considered you as my mentor, because of all I've learned from you. Awesome
Thank you Shaun and that's great to hear! I'm honored to be considered a mentor. Thanks for watching
Good job , be safe and God bless you and your family.
Thanks Randy, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
I love your son . he should have a channel. Soo chill and SMART!
Thanks!
Thanks guys.
Nice to see Red's rings again,..and of course you two.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all. I never met Rad but the stories about him were amazing! Thanks for watching Ted
Those shoulder straps look to be quite lacking as well. Great video!! It's really good to see you and your son enjoying each other's company out in the wild.!!!!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching
Great show/explanations on the hand drill. Looks like a laboring exercise. Nice looking knife (Nick’s knife). Your still the greatest youtuber in my books, my favorite. Take care, no need answering. Wish you a great summer.
Thanks Jef!
This is absolutely liberating... thank you ! I am getting something like that...that rests on hips! I always thought aluminum frame was just for heavy camping..
I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching
I haven't experimented in creating in a long time, but since you mention it, i will try and figure it out.
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching Brother
Great to see my two favorite Georgia bushcrafters out there starting a fire with hand drills and makin Mors coffee with it! I could tell you guys had a blast! Take care and be safe! Hotc
Thanks, We are glad you liked it. We had a great time!! Thanks for watching
It's so good to see y'all out kicking it..I always learn something new and have so much fun..looks like I'll be back with the elder to the southern woodlands by Oct..which itll be great..stay safe..fyi getting ready to order my new knife.
Always good to be out here kickin it! Oct is a great time to be in the southern woods! Thanks for watching
Thank you Nick and Dave. You guys are AWESOME.
Solid video. Great content for the community. Another excellent adventure and skills workshop
Thanks Mathew, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Good to see another video with you and Nick. Cowboy/bush coffee is great. Thanks for showing the pulley system with Red's rings, paracord, and pot on a ridgeline. I don't think I could do a hand drill cuz I'm older than dirt too! Shame how difficult it is to respond to the comments. You could collect any questions and have a video answering them. Thanks for the laugh...cottontails! LOL
Thanks Marjie, I'm glad you liked it all, Im young at heart but with the hand drill Im old! Thanks for watching
Awesome video Dave and Nick. Those knives are sweet. I'm thinking about ordering one of each and some of that coffee. Thanks for sharing. Be safe and god bless.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and that sounds great man! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too
such a good inspiration Dave , I enjoy watching your videos
Thanks, I'm glad you like them! Thanks for watching
It’s about community.,interest and communication.👍Love your videos !👍see ya in the next one !👍
Yes it is Pat! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Always great to watch you both !! I hope TH-cam dont take the personal relationships away from creaters and people who watch them!! Take care and stay safe
Great to hear that Troy! They haven't really taken it away. They just screwed up the process so much it's harder to do. Lol
Hello Dave, good hand drill! For a moment I thought I could smell the coffee. Stay healthy, greetings from Austria Tom!
Thanks Tom! Man was that coffee good!
Dave what you said about packs is true...for civilian hiking backpacks. The ALICE kidney pad was never designed to sit on the hips. The pack was part of a system for the military that included a hip/pistol belt and suspenders with butt pack etc. The pack was designed to ride high above the belt, web gear and clear the magazine pouches, butt pack, firstaid kits and everything else carried on the hips. I have two ALICE packs too. I use a longer DEI frame for my Large pack that brings the belt lower so it truly is in a position to ride on the hips with a MOLLE belt and shoulder straps. Bears the weight much better. A huge improvement over the ALICE frame. Love your videos still.
Thanks for the info!
Nick's gettin' to be quite a pro behind that camera. Amazing to see how much he's matured since I started watching... Never realized how much the hand drill takes out of you, until I tried one that just didn't get it once... I could relate to you being winded, Dave. I turn 70 this year, and, keep my lighter near my Ferro rod... Y'all do a great job instructing, and, make it fun to watch... I could smell the coffee. Thanks....
Well hes been filming for ten years so, he had to get better! Lol. The hand drill takes it all out of me. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I have 2 Alice packs myself. Love that kidney pad great information I have to get one
It makes a huge difference!
Good job Dave👍glad to see u&Nick out haven fun in the woods I have a hell of a time with a hand drill UHG..just got back from the woods for the weakend was showing a Webelos scout for fire starting skills he never seen So now he’ll take that back with him..we did make Bush coffee He is familiar with Mors but hadn’t seen the coffee I have to go back&look at your Reds ring video I forgot all about that one..glad u used it yahll be safe stay healthy 🤠👍thanx for your videos guys👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I still have a rough time with the hand drill but I get it done. I miss them old days as a scout leader. Thanks for watching brother