Knowledge is the best survival tool. Best thing is that while it takes work up front, and practice over time, it weighs nothing and takes up zero space in a pack. This video is an excellent example of where some knowledge (both of local materials and survival techniques) really proves its worth.
Wonderful video and your narration and thoroughness in describing the benefits of foraging is encouraging. Survival tips are priceless 👌Cheers from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yerba buena is my favorite of the mint leaves. I enjoyed the content. As for irrational fears, people are more likely to be injured while on a commute than being attacked by wildlife. Yes, everything in life has an inherent risk. We decide how much we tolerate. It's best to be informed.
Another worthy video. As you were building your bed I was thinking to myself "how does he check all of that duff for bugs/spiders? Guess you don't. But the beanie cap and mosquito head net seem like reasonable barriers against intruders. As always, Thanks.
Yeah, Unfortunately, you really can't be sure that there are no bugs. I did find one tick crawling on me after the challenge but it wasn't burrowed in so that was good. Still, I'd prefer a spider in the bed than a tick. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! Thank you. I noticed some pampas grass near your camp, which I think is invasive. What's your opnion on that plant? I personally can't stand it.
Thanks! That was also my stance for my whole life until last year when I began really experimenting with it as a fire starter. The flowering head is excellent flash tinder that easily catches a spark from a ferro rod and the dried curled leaves are essentially grass/paper-like curls analogous to the thin curls on a well crafted feather stick (which is also incredible for fire making). In other words, while I would not transport the plant to a new location as part of a fire making kit, if I find it on one of my survival or bushcraft outings it is my new go-to material for the foundations of fire making.
As far as I know you can do this with any tarp but those that you get at a hardware store are a bit heavier so a little more bulky to carry. Outdoor Edge made the saw.
I have not had the time recently but have wanted to do another one of those for a long time! I will try to make it happen soon! In the meantime, if you didn't catch the 48 hour wasteland survival challenge I did with my brother a while back I think you will like that video!
Great video Kevin! Would love to see more like that
Thanks Matts! Much appreciated!
What he said!
Hey Matts!
Your favorite professors favorite professor. Back in action.
Knowledge is the best survival tool. Best thing is that while it takes work up front, and practice over time, it weighs nothing and takes up zero space in a pack. This video is an excellent example of where some knowledge (both of local materials and survival techniques) really proves its worth.
Thank you!
Great video to show people how to keep the old ways alive.
Thanks for the great info Dr. Kev.
Good stuff Dr. Kevin 👏
Thanks Jun!
Hi Kevin! Loved this. My best to Diane and the pupper.
Blessings,
K.T.
Great video Kevin!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Awesome Job 💯
Wonderful video and your narration and thoroughness in describing the benefits of foraging is encouraging. Survival tips are priceless 👌Cheers from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Loved the video. Looking forward to the next one.
Great one Kev! You're absolutely right, a life of complete comfort is a life lacking.
Love the video, Doc.
Always love the vids!
💛...i would prefer passing being a packer than a pedestrian...jolly good show, doc...
You da man! Nature on brother.
Yerba buena is my favorite of the mint leaves.
I enjoyed the content.
As for irrational fears, people are more likely to be injured while on a commute than being attacked by wildlife. Yes, everything in life has an inherent risk. We decide how much we tolerate. It's best to be informed.
Agreed. We all gotta go sometime so we may as well live while we are here!
Another worthy video. As you were building your bed I was thinking to myself "how does he check all of that duff for bugs/spiders? Guess you don't. But the beanie cap and mosquito head net seem like reasonable barriers against intruders.
As always, Thanks.
Yeah,
Unfortunately, you really can't be sure that there are no bugs. I did find one tick crawling on me after the challenge but it wasn't burrowed in so that was good. Still, I'd prefer a spider in the bed than a tick. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! Thank you. I noticed some pampas grass near your camp, which I think is invasive. What's your opnion on that plant? I personally can't stand it.
Thanks! That was also my stance for my whole life until last year when I began really experimenting with it as a fire starter. The flowering head is excellent flash tinder that easily catches a spark from a ferro rod and the dried curled leaves are essentially grass/paper-like curls analogous to the thin curls on a well crafted feather stick (which is also incredible for fire making). In other words, while I would not transport the plant to a new location as part of a fire making kit, if I find it on one of my survival or bushcraft outings it is my new go-to material for the foundations of fire making.
Would love to do this
Thanks now would any tarp work & that’s actually waterproof now what saw do u have
As far as I know you can do this with any tarp but those that you get at a hardware store are a bit heavier so a little more bulky to carry. Outdoor Edge made the saw.
@ ahh thanks again
Want to see 24-72 hours surviving with hunting and foraging!
I have not had the time recently but have wanted to do another one of those for a long time! I will try to make it happen soon! In the meantime, if you didn't catch the 48 hour wasteland survival challenge I did with my brother a while back I think you will like that video!
@ will check it out! Thanks! Keep up the awesome videos!
2nd!
Do you have ticks active in your area?
Yes, they are a bit less common this time of year but we definitely find them on us now and then
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