Thanks everyone for checking this out, please share it in groups or with friends, I need this to take off to allow me to make more and TH-cam isn't getting it out there for some reason. If I can get this to go viral I will go film in the deep Amazon with a tribe I used to spend time with hunting monkeys with blowguns. Also, please click this link to Better Help: betterhelp.com/wildsurvival just even clicking on it will help me to gain more sponsorships for new ideas. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Also, my friend allowed me to stay at his Airbnb for the editing process and I want to recommend it if you are ever passing through the PNW coast the house is gorgeous! www.airbnb.com/rooms/49039673?viralityEntryPoint=1&unique_share_id=24BC3D0E-11E1-4F71-B72E-1DFF0B91532F&slcid=f35654959ed74e23b8ff36fe51f1b152&s=76&feature=share&adults=1&channel=native&slug=qgXZVry2&source_impression_id=p3_1729528316_P3Uw9_iI1_z_KITn
Unbelievable bow drill skills. Amazing that you could light the fire with the first try. Nice trick to twist the root to make it more pliable. I need to try that!!
Thank you!!! You are literally the first chat donation I have ever gotten!! I really appreciate it and will get on making new content. I’ll look into Utah for a video, where do you think would be a good spot?
@ it’s an honor! I’d look into the Uintas, the Henry Mountains, or the Fishlake NF mountains. Happy to chat more. I’d be interested in sponsoring a video here in Utah. “How to survive in the Rocky Mountains?”
@@brooxanderson Thanks very much Broox, Ill look into those areas and see what looks best, but Rocky Mountains are on the list. About sponsoring just let me know what you have in mind. Thanks so much. wildsurvivalskills@gmail.com
I think it's awesome that you show a non optimal situation. Most survival channels just give up and upload one that fits the expectations of a perfect survivalist.
Yeah, im on a mission to make that work. The location was not great for that, but in a calmer bay I think it should work great. People use modern ones all the time and they work great.
always look forward to these. A while back I saw the podcast you did a few years ago, and would love to hear about the year you spent out in the wild. There must be amazing stories you have from it!
I did last night and it's so good any chance you are coming to Australia would love to do a course with you
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Heck Yeah love this video and that your posting these again :) also very much apreciate the sponsor, very direct and the fact that it doesnt switch to a harsh post edited video full of screenshots keep it up . sponsors are a great way of keeping channels like this thriving .
Very cool. I always like seeing the whole "only natural materials" approach, always interesting even if I will never use it myself. Would have liked to see what you did with the inside of the hut or if you just slept on the ground. Other than that, I enjoyed it.
Really pleased to see new content. I'm certain that I first saw a video from you when you were in a midwestern woodland. Very delighted to have caught content regarding wildlands closer to me.
Outstanding Tom, really appreciate this, having wild camped through tbe PNW back in the late 1980s (BC, Washington and Oregon). Keep up the good work, Nigel, Scotland.
It sure wouldn’t hurt my feelings any if we had that much rainfall in my neck of the woods. Where most love sunny days. Give me a gloomy severe thunderstorm (the more severe the better) now that’s my idea of a beautiful day,or night.
@@wildsurvivalskills I have n idea why anyone would give you hate you are without a doubt the best overall survival expert I've seen on TH-cam. I've never seen anyone explain so well going from zero to boss and make it look fun. My whole family thinks you're awesome dude, forget the haters.
I’ve only watched one of your videos but I’m pacing myself to watch another, because I know I’ll blast through them all in a day if I don’t… But this videos an exception 😂
You always share SO much knowledge! Thank you 🙏🏽♥️ Also - hell yeah, @BetterHelp! Y’all are picking the right kind of creators. Badass men who encourage therapy >>>
BTW the signal crayfish are one of the bigger ones. The big ones like to be in deeper pools. I used to catch thousands for with traps and by hand for outdoor festivals and such. You need to hook a small rope to your trap.
And when I thought the internet is getting more and more dead, you're back! I was worried you got lost in a cave or something from watching your last video about exploring caves for some clay.
Glad to see more of your content..as always, enjoyable to see..and yes! the woods are very therapeutic..😌 Central NC here..Those chanties are my favorite shrooms💯 such good eatin!
Totally love this guy. I live in the PNW, and he's spot on. Water is no problem. Building materials, no problem. Food, no problem. Fire? Friction fire??? PAIN IN THE ___!!!!! It WILL take you DAYS to get a solid fire going, and even then it WILL be rained on TWENTYFOURSEVEN. So, given my area, shelter is your first priority, then fire, then food, then water. It kinda flips the priority list on its head.
Aaaahhhhh!!! You just responded to my post!!! Dude, can I have your autograph? Totally serious. I'll pay you in US dollars, uh... squirrels... cedar bark, sheckles, whatever. Serious though.
@@sonicplanet9193 Haha, squirrels is not something I am short on, cedar bark works...haha but happy to if you're serious. Email me at Wildsurvivalskills@gmail.com
How ya been buddy? Been awhile. Miss the days of raiding random buildings in the Pines. What was that guys name that started with an E.... we went to some hunting camp, walked in and he went straight up on a bed reached into the attic and found...... not going to post what is was here but it was hilarious! He had a nose for it! LOLOL
Great video, Tom -- loved the detailed explanations of all the tasks necessary for a 6-day survival experience. Its definitely one to watch a few more times. I'm curious about the open fire in your shelter. Is an opening in the top sufficient to keep smoke out?
What kind of blade is that? Almost looks like a blocky Kukri. I love it. It looks much safer than a hatchet. I like my hatchet, but I’m always hyper-aware of the risk of accidentally hurting myself with it. Sometimes, I avoid using it altogether, maybe out of irrational fear, but I just never feel fully at ease with it.
I chared your Video with the whole survival community influencers in Germany ( thank you for helping with 7 vs Wild) I hope they pic it up and react on your video. DeinStamm
I was going to ask if youre primarily in the PNW but a quick check shows you all over the place lol. Im trying to find Bushcraft friends to get out and do stuff with but its definitely one of those hobbies that is harder than most to make friends doing lol
I was going to tell you that you were incorrect about the rain frequency up here, but I figured that'd be kinda stupid for me to say since it's currently raining...
Thanks everyone for checking this out, please share it in groups or with friends, I need this to take off to allow me to make more and TH-cam isn't getting it out there for some reason. If I can get this to go viral I will go film in the deep Amazon with a tribe I used to spend time with hunting monkeys with blowguns.
Also, please click this link to Better Help: betterhelp.com/wildsurvival just even clicking on it will help me to gain more sponsorships for new ideas. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Also, my friend allowed me to stay at his Airbnb for the editing process and I want to recommend it if you are ever passing through the PNW coast the house is gorgeous!
www.airbnb.com/rooms/49039673?viralityEntryPoint=1&unique_share_id=24BC3D0E-11E1-4F71-B72E-1DFF0B91532F&slcid=f35654959ed74e23b8ff36fe51f1b152&s=76&feature=share&adults=1&channel=native&slug=qgXZVry2&source_impression_id=p3_1729528316_P3Uw9_iI1_z_KITn
Nice to see you're uploading.
Thanks, hope you like it
Unbelievable bow drill skills. Amazing that you could light the fire with the first try. Nice trick to twist the root to make it more pliable. I need to try that!!
thanks lily
another legendary outing from the king of the outdoors, Tom McElroy
Thank you
As a PNW native, I'd say you did very well. I enjoyed the content, and thanks for sharing with us all.
Awesome! Thank you!
I learned more in this video than I have in years of watching others. You are a great teacher and your knowledge base seems unsurpassed.
thank you
good to have you back Tom!
Blast from my past! Always have been a fan.
Awesome video Tom! So happy you’re uploading again
Keep making videos, Tom! Utah’s mountains are calling!
Thank you!!! You are literally the first chat donation I have ever gotten!! I really appreciate it and will get on making new content. I’ll look into Utah for a video, where do you think would be a good spot?
@ it’s an honor! I’d look into the Uintas, the Henry Mountains, or the Fishlake NF mountains. Happy to chat more. I’d be interested in sponsoring a video here in Utah. “How to survive in the Rocky Mountains?”
@@brooxanderson Thanks very much Broox, Ill look into those areas and see what looks best, but Rocky Mountains are on the list. About sponsoring just let me know what you have in mind. Thanks so much. wildsurvivalskills@gmail.com
I think it's awesome that you show a non optimal situation. Most survival channels just give up and upload one that fits the expectations of a perfect survivalist.
thanks, yeah, hit some snags in the original plan, but it was a good time.
Always loved your survival series. 7 years ago I watched that one series of yours like a dozen times.
me 3
Thanks for sticking with it
Cannot wait. Know this will be amazing
I appreciate it, thanks!
Thanks Tom...you did great out there man... I'm happy to see your videos again.. All the best-
Thanks! I had a blast. Gonna try to post more often.
I have studied survival skills for 35+ years, my lobrary of books is pretty large. I have never seen a crab snare before! Ingenious!
thank you, i have seen modern ones but had just thought of making one primitive, I really want to get it to work.,
Never heard of those crab snares. Interesting idea.
Yeah, im on a mission to make that work. The location was not great for that, but in a calmer bay I think it should work great. People use modern ones all the time and they work great.
Welcome back sir, upload more pls.
Your videos are the coziest of all, really enjoying them
Thanks for watching, more on the way!
always look forward to these. A while back I saw the podcast you did a few years ago, and would love to hear about the year you spent out in the wild. There must be amazing stories you have from it!
Tom is insanely accomplished. I’m blown away by the shelter, fire starting,torch making, food harvesting and his resolve to get things done.
it took me 4 nights to finish this episode lol but i am so glad you are posting again!
Thanks for sticking with it! Its a long one.
OG survival channel. ❤
30 seconds into the video and I had to stop to say I'm stoked to be watching another Tom McElroy video
i am ashamed, took me 33
you dont upload often but when you do its quality stuff thank you for sharing knowledge
That was awesome! Thanks for this great video Tom :)
Glad to see Future Tom is creating content
Haha. I love that you remember past Tom’s thoughts
Thx! Don't let us wait too long for more content!
I've been waiting patiently for another video so thank you
Appreciate the patience, thanks for watching, check out the island video I put out 4 months ago
I did last night and it's so good any chance you are coming to Australia would love to do a course with you
Heck Yeah love this video and that your posting these again :)
also very much apreciate the sponsor, very direct and the fact that it doesnt switch to a harsh post edited video full of screenshots keep it up . sponsors are a great way of keeping channels like this thriving .
yeah, exaclty, hopefully BetterHelp keeps the love coming so I can get right into filming the next one
Great video Tom! The Chanterelles and oysters looked amazing! Great fire starting, shelter build, foraging! Really enjoyed watching!
So glad you are back , your videos are absolutely awesome. love seeing you make the snare, really cool
Best survival adventures on youtube!
Great video as always Tom!
That shelter was incredible!
A pleasant surprise to see your upload! Now it is time for me to think I can survive these scenarios all on my own
I have a little survival school on the Olympic Peninsula. If you're still around, you have an open invite here anytime you want! Keep it up!
Very cool. I always like seeing the whole "only natural materials" approach, always interesting even if I will never use it myself.
Would have liked to see what you did with the inside of the hut or if you just slept on the ground. Other than that, I enjoyed it.
Just watched several of your videos and all I can say is wow. You sir put out some great content
Really pleased to see new content. I'm certain that I first saw a video from you when you were in a midwestern woodland. Very delighted to have caught content regarding wildlands closer to me.
like a cold drink a water from a cold sweet spring, Been waiting for the next one and its been to long. Good to have you back.
what a great video, definitely gonna try to make a melon basket. thanks for sharing.
Have a great day :)
Man, I get so pumped for an upload! Glad you keep making videos!
Tom one of the real authentic ones.
Love when you upload!
Omg its been a long while since I’ve seen your videos! I live in the pnw so this is so cool!
I could have stayed another week and not ran out of things to do
Good to see you back. Been watching you for a couple of years now. You’re one of my favorite outdoor guys. Keep up the great work
Thank you
glad to see you're uploading again
Cool! I watched the whole thing and it was awesome.
Outstanding Tom, really appreciate this, having wild camped through tbe PNW back in the late 1980s (BC, Washington and Oregon). Keep up the good work, Nigel, Scotland.
Soooo glad you are back
Cool video! Thanks for sharing about Better Help also I needed that nudge today 🤙
Cool to see some new vidz from you
Thanks, fun to be back! Already thinking of whats next
Great video, Obi Wan.
Haha, Soon I will be the Alec Guiness version of Obi Wann
Thanks
Glad you are back. Awesome video my friend
another great video
Glad you enjoyed it
@@wildsurvivalskills cant wait for the next one
Man I literally checked not that long ago for a new vid and it wasn't there but now it is lets go
Great stuff as usual! Will share.
Thank you for sharing it
hell yeah! its been a while
Two in 4 months is huge for me. lol
It sure wouldn’t hurt my feelings any if we had that much rainfall in my neck of the woods. Where most love sunny days. Give me a gloomy severe thunderstorm (the more severe the better) now that’s my idea of a beautiful day,or night.
THE LEGEND RETURNS
AND HE HAS SHOES!!!
Haha, after all the hateful comments about being barefoot....hah, nah, the shell reefs are too sharp to not have shoes out there
@@wildsurvivalskills I have n idea why anyone would give you hate you are without a doubt the best overall survival expert I've seen on TH-cam. I've never seen anyone explain so well going from zero to boss and make it look fun. My whole family thinks you're awesome dude, forget the haters.
Great stuff mate. Hi from Australia
Auto like. Boot, FYI. Your surname means Son of Elroy in Irish. I find that Iconic!!!
I’ve only watched one of your videos but I’m pacing myself to watch another, because I know I’ll blast through them all in a day if I don’t… But this videos an exception 😂
Really happy to see you back
Thank you
You always share SO much knowledge! Thank you 🙏🏽♥️
Also - hell yeah, @BetterHelp! Y’all are picking the right kind of creators. Badass men who encourage therapy >>>
Thanks for the love, I think BetterHelp gets it!
Great video tom very informative 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video Tom!
Wow, you are a real master of survival. You make it seem effortless. Thanks for sharing
Thanks you, I appreciate that
Still the best non-bs survival content out there, really love your videos. :)
thank you
Tom, that was so great! Thanks
Appreciate it! I had a blast
Outstanding.
Nice to see a new vid
Great video!
BTW the signal crayfish are one of the bigger ones. The big ones like to be in deeper pools.
I used to catch thousands for with traps and by hand for outdoor festivals and such.
You need to hook a small rope to your trap.
Good to know, if I find deeper pools I will definitely do that.
17 years - Congrats👍
And when I thought the internet is getting more and more dead, you're back! I was worried you got lost in a cave or something from watching your last video about exploring caves for some clay.
love your conntent
Nice job, your an inspiration! Lol
You should make a 30 day survival challenge I would love to see you actually succeed so we know how you would survive long term
Hey that was awesome thanks😊
Glad you liked it!
Glad to see more of your content..as always, enjoyable to see..and yes! the woods are very therapeutic..😌 Central NC here..Those chanties are my favorite shrooms💯 such good eatin!
Central NC is a great place for some woods time!
@@wildsurvivalskills yes sir it is! Thanks for all you do💪🏼
One thing I have always been told is never turn your back to the ocean.
Totally love this guy. I live in the PNW, and he's spot on. Water is no problem. Building materials, no problem. Food, no problem. Fire? Friction fire???
PAIN IN THE ___!!!!!
It WILL take you DAYS to get a solid fire going, and even then it WILL be rained on TWENTYFOURSEVEN.
So, given my area, shelter is your first priority, then fire, then food, then water. It kinda flips the priority list on its head.
exactly right!!
Aaaahhhhh!!! You just responded to my post!!!
Dude, can I have your autograph?
Totally serious. I'll pay you in US dollars, uh... squirrels... cedar bark, sheckles, whatever.
Serious though.
I'm not sure how to ship squirrels, but we can work it out.
@@sonicplanet9193 Haha, squirrels is not something I am short on, cedar bark works...haha but happy to if you're serious. Email me at Wildsurvivalskills@gmail.com
Bro yes lfggg!!! I hope you keep uploading! Canadian shield interior is waiting for you
I’m looking into northern Alberta
@@wildsurvivalskills Solid choice my friend. The berta rockies are a magical place
How ya been buddy? Been awhile. Miss the days of raiding random buildings in the Pines. What was that guys name that started with an E.... we went to some hunting camp, walked in and he went straight up on a bed reached into the attic and found...... not going to post what is was here but it was hilarious! He had a nose for it! LOLOL
Great video, Tom -- loved the detailed explanations of all the tasks necessary for a 6-day survival experience. Its definitely one to watch a few more times. I'm curious about the open fire in your shelter. Is an opening in the top sufficient to keep smoke out?
yeah, this one was fine, other shelters Ive had have started smokey and its a constant battle to figure out how to get the draw correct.
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Lets GOOOO!
youre a fuckin bad ass! thanks for the upload!
Killer video - great to see you post again! Out of curiosity, what’s your plan should you encounter a more curious or even aggressive bear?
Really enjoyed this one! Aren't you ever scared of bears though?? I would love to do more things like this but I am terrified I'll get eaten!
I was at the start. I yelled “ hey bear” every ten minutes. After a while I realized they had no interest in me
Good to see you back again. I'm curious as to what happened with the squirrel snare....
Oh yeah, no luck. I set a trail camera but the squirrel just ran around it on the ground. Trapping is tricky
What kind of blade is that? Almost looks like a blocky Kukri.
I love it. It looks much safer than a hatchet. I like my hatchet, but I’m always hyper-aware of the risk of accidentally hurting myself with it. Sometimes, I avoid using it altogether, maybe out of irrational fear, but I just never feel fully at ease with it.
It’s a condor parang
BRILLIANT VID. uk
I chared your Video with the whole survival community influencers in Germany ( thank you for helping with 7 vs Wild) I hope they pic it up and react on your video. DeinStamm
thank you!!!!!
For cord would it not work better if you split the root into 1/4's and then twist it into a cord?
I don’t find that better with rootlets. It looks cruddy but saves a lot of time for me when I do it the way I did it here. But to each their own
yo is my boy really back tho
Fighting the good fight!!!
I was going to ask if youre primarily in the PNW but a quick check shows you all over the place lol. Im trying to find Bushcraft friends to get out and do stuff with but its definitely one of those hobbies that is harder than most to make friends doing lol
Check out Ben Sanford
@wildsurvivalskills cool thank you ^_^
I was going to tell you that you were incorrect about the rain frequency up here, but I figured that'd be kinda stupid for me to say since it's currently raining...
all in all it could have been much worse
@@wildsurvivalskills definitely. Lucky the weather was so good.
it wasnt great, I kept my camera dry when it was raining so its not a great portrayal of the rain I did have, but all in all, yes, it was not much.
@@wildsurvivalskills lol yeah i meant great for up here in the PNW
Funny how you get nervous doing stuff for the camera haha. For me you are the last person that would be nervous in this situation.
An hour long video? You’ve just ruined my productivity for the rest of the night.
Sorry about that. Hope it’s worth it 😃