Even if I have done something a thousand times, it is still fun to watch you do it. I always seem to pick up a tip or two from your videos. Outstanding!
We used to heat, but not burn the tips of wood stakes, to harden them. Not always necessary, but helped if you were in rocky soil and wanted to reuse them. Good video on making basic stakes. Good skill to have for all those folks who seem to lose their shepherds hooks I keep finding....
Excellent! Thanks. I built a bug out bag recently based on your video. I’ve made several over the years as my knowledge/skills improved. Your model is the one I like best! It is the lightest I’ve ever had. Now, God grant that I never need it desperately.
Simple but useful skill to know. Stakes can be used for multiple purposes and can be easily modified to fit your needs, Thanks for another great instructional video.
You are very clear in your instructions and demonstration which I very much appreciate. I now know how to do these different cuts and how to hold my knife correctly. Thank you very much.
I found your videos today by chance and absolutely love them. I am very impressed by the knowledge you possess in terms of wilderness and your general understanding of the biological sciences. (I’m studying biology at a university) it really comes in handy to know how to survive based on our animal ancestors, the environment, and plants with the help of modern tools and technological advances. It’s a great time to be alive!
A nice " Back to Basics" video is always refreshing, seems there's a learning opportunity no matter what. Stake carving is just relaxing, too, when you're not in a jam to get them done.
This is my first time enjoying your TH-cam channel. Great work! I’m looking forward to more great content from you. Thank you so much for this informative video! I got so much out of it.
Thanks for walking us through making stakes! I'm still gonna get a Garberg like you used. Just trying to decide should I just order it now or ask for it for Fathers day.
Very nice tutorial about how to make tent stakes ,I often make them on the fly if I need them,I also carry a few metal ones,but it happens more then once on my hikes I need to carve one Thanks for showing Atb Steve bushcrafter from the other side of the world
Hey, sorry if this question sounds a little lame, but do you keep most of the things you create such as the tent stakes? I would imagine with the many years you been doing this you accumulate many things. Good video. God bless
I can't tell you how many times I have bent or broken a tent stake. I carry a couple of extras and I've never had to craft my own, but there's a first time for everything!
I usually go with green for these, I am in a pretty wet area with a lot of snow in the winter so much of what is dead on the ground is water-logged and gone and lacks the strength I need. I have found some dead wood that will work for sure but its usually more of a search
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Thanks Josh man.. nobody seems to address the wood in depth. I agree, thanks for the conformation... i have been using dead and had it or miss, but green is always a hit. prudent, pruning methods apply .. Thank you again J
Awesome video and clear cut instructions. You make it so simple to learn and to wanna get out into the woods and try bushcrafting. BTW, how’s your wife’s YT channel coming alone?
The Gray Bearded Green Beret, I saw the one that you did together. Cooking the wild boar. That looked great. The one you did with the jerky was good as well. Anymore cooking videos planned?
A couple of questions...how many knives would you want to carry if you were in the woods for an extended period of time? Also, how would you decided your mallet and stake size/design based on harder ground or even rocky ground? Assuming you couldn't find an ideal area/softer ground that is.
I would say I usually carry three: a fixed blade belt knife, a folding pocket knife, and a crooked knife for carving concavities. I might carry a backup belt knife if I planned on being in the woods for an extended period. Depending on the environment and time of year, I might also have some sort of chopper like the forest tool, a hatchet or hawk, or an axe (if so, I wouldn't bother carrying a backup fixed blade).
For the mallet size, that depends on its intended use, they can be small like this one for general use, or massive for timber framing, etc. As far as the stakes, 12-18 inches for muddy areas. Rocky areas I would actually just tie off to one of those rocks when possible.
Good video Josh. I have a question, would it be beneficial to fire harden the tent stakes? Or in your opinion, would that not be needed, since sticks are plentiful?
It wouldn't hurt and would add some strength and durability to them, but I have never bothered with it as they seem to be strong enough for a temporary shelter. If you plan to carry them and reuse them again that would be beneficial probably.
Great video. I whiddled up about a hunderd of those and gave some to my neighbors. They told me if I cut any more of their limbs they'll call the cops. Any way, would you consider showing how to widdle a camode top for us who use just a log? I keep falling off the log and it gets messy. You could probaly design one and wheddle it out of some wood that is sap free so that it won't stick to your (my) but. just a thought. Keep up the good stuff.
Probably will get to those eventually. They are not short-term "survival" items in my opinion, as active hunting isn't a short-term survival skill (also IMO). Those are long-term wilderness living sort of things. I think it is more beneficial to learn to use simple tools for opportunistic food procurement while you focus on passive methods like trapping/passive fishing techniques. A simple rabbit stick carried for that target of opportunity that presents itself while you are putting out traps is a better choice, not to mention more appropriate for the size game you should be going after in a survival situation. Big game will be a bigger payoff, but that is a lot to process and a lot to preserve (often without refrigeration) so that most of it is not wasted. Its easier to process and completely use smaller animals in the short-term. Just my opinion on that.
I carry some abs plastic ones usually 5 of them.. In the Yellowknife bush you'll be lucky to drive any, it's mostly rock and sand the joys of living in a sub arctic environment.. Many of times screaming into the air ''Is there any soil in this cursed land'' lol Thanks sir for the great video as always enjoy your weekend and keep your head on a swivel
Weird question maybe for anyone here. I recently started a Scouts BSA Troop for girls. Some of them are, shall we say, slight in stature. They have trouble splitting wood for fires for example. They’ve had success with batoning but does anyone know a method they can use to prepare firewood that doesn’t rely solely on upper body strength? Are there any ladies with or without a channel that anyone could point me to or could give me some advice for them?
AMFR Guitar , a good question that applies to people with injuries or disabilities too. Axe work is practice, practice, practice. For myself and my own limitations, I found making wedges and batoning to be the easiest, and I think safest way. It's not the fastest, by far, but it works. Batoning using an axe or hatchet then finishing with wedges on larger stuff. It's also a good opportunity to teach about working within your abilities, as well as the abilities of your tools, and proficiency using them. I hope someone offers a secret technique and a more helpful answer, I'm sure it would be helpful to me too!
I think the simple folding saw is a great equalizer for that situation. It may be beneficial to teach them the technique of sawing halfway through and then splitting it by smacking it against an "anvil" to finish the split. For larger pieces, I would cut a couple wedges and use a wooden mallet to drive them through and split the wood. Like Christopher said, there are many fire lays that are efficient and use larger logs that don't require splitting.
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Even if I have done something a thousand times, it is still fun to watch you do it. I always seem to pick up a tip or two from your videos. Outstanding!
We used to heat, but not burn the tips of wood stakes, to harden them. Not always necessary, but helped if you were in rocky soil and wanted to reuse them. Good video on making basic stakes. Good skill to have for all those folks who seem to lose their shepherds hooks I keep finding....
Plus, there's the anti-vampire capability. Thanks for posting!
lol made me chuckle..
These beginner videos are great 😁
ALWAYs something new to learn. Outstanding presentation.
Excellent! Thanks. I built a bug out bag recently based on your video. I’ve made several over the years as my knowledge/skills improved. Your model is the one I like best! It is the lightest I’ve ever had. Now, God grant that I never need it desperately.
Very good blade handling skill to build upon. Thanks
Simple but useful skill to know. Stakes can be used for multiple purposes and can be easily modified to fit your needs, Thanks for another great instructional video.
Clear and concise, no b.s. I like it!
You are very clear in your instructions and demonstration which I very much appreciate. I now know how to do these different cuts and how to hold my knife correctly. Thank you very much.
I found your videos today by chance and absolutely love them. I am very impressed by the knowledge you possess in terms of wilderness and your general understanding of the biological sciences. (I’m studying biology at a university) it really comes in handy to know how to survive based on our animal ancestors, the environment, and plants with the help of modern tools and technological advances. It’s a great time to be alive!
Welcome to the channel, my wife and I were both Biology Majors.
Love the begginers series please keep doing these!
A nice " Back to Basics" video is always refreshing, seems there's a learning opportunity no matter what. Stake carving is just relaxing, too, when you're not in a jam to get them done.
I really enjoy watching you share your skills.
Thank you for taking the time to show us how to do this and for sharing your knowledge with us.
May God Bless you and your family.
Cheers!
I literally just made a tent stake last night after watching your try stick video. Thanks for the great content!
Appreciate your thoroughness in each video! Awesome content, straight to the point and easy to recreate. Thanks!
This is my first time enjoying your TH-cam channel. Great work! I’m looking forward to more great content from you. Thank you so much for this informative video! I got so much out of it.
Another great informative video.
Thanks for walking us through making stakes! I'm still gonna get a Garberg like you used. Just trying to decide should I just order it now or ask for it for Fathers day.
Good stuff Josh. Solid presentation as always. ThanksNate
Thanks for the video.
Really cool 🙂 That is an awesome pack. You always have a seat!😀👍🏻👍🏻
Definitely the best seat in the woods. Allows me to plop down and teach wherever the opportunity presents itself
I believe Josh told me it was the Fjall Raven Stubben pack. Got to see it's awesomeness first hand :) Built in rigid frame and soft pad atop.
Thats the one! Also recently found out it has a hidden waterproof cover for the seat that I never noticed 😂
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Oh I'm totally getting one now! lol Don't know if I'll have one in time for Flintlock unfortunately.
backpacks.com has actual reasonable prices on it. Still a pricey pack but that's the best place I have seen to get it
Thank you for a very informative way of making your own pegs I will make some next time I, m out on dartmoor :-)
***Also effective against woodland vampires.
Gotta love that Stubben pack when you also have a working surface of corresponding height. 👍
Very nice tutorial about how to make tent stakes ,I often make them on the fly if I need them,I also carry a few metal ones,but it happens more then once on my hikes I need to carve one
Thanks for showing
Atb
Steve bushcrafter from the other side of the world
Great video Josh now I feel the need to watch the movie The Lost Boys.
Good stuff!
Joshua, thanks for sharing, always great content. Atb brother
Thank you
Great information as always my friend 😇 🇺🇸
Good video.
Hey, sorry if this question sounds a little lame, but do you keep most of the things you create such as the tent stakes? I would imagine with the many years you been doing this you accumulate many things. Good video. God bless
I try to keep many of the projects to have as a quick example to show students, yes.
You say tent stakes, I say vampire stakes. Potato...tomahto. Thanks for sharing, J.
Still got all 6 of my stakes from the Basic school in the Adirondacks.
Will you be doing more wood working videos? Like how to make a spoon and bowl?
Yah me too!! He's a great teacher for sure!!
I am going to keep doing videos on everything survival, bushcraft, and preparedness so those will be included at some point
Good stuff
Thumbs down votes?????? Thanks for the reminder of a great basic skill to master.
I have a crew of haters that subscribe just so they can race to thumbs down each video, just the way it is on TH-cam I think.
Hello sir I really enjoy your videos and have subbed.
Welcome to the channel!
I can't tell you how many times I have bent or broken a tent stake. I carry a couple of extras and I've never had to craft my own, but there's a first time for everything!
Green wood or Dead wood? what is your preference?
I usually go with green for these, I am in a pretty wet area with a lot of snow in the winter so much of what is dead on the ground is water-logged and gone and lacks the strength I need. I have found some dead wood that will work for sure but its usually more of a search
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Thanks Josh man.. nobody seems to address the wood in depth. I agree, thanks for the conformation... i have been using dead and had it or miss, but green is always a hit. prudent, pruning methods apply .. Thank you again J
Awesome video and clear cut instructions. You make it so simple to learn and to wanna get out into the woods and try bushcrafting. BTW, how’s your wife’s YT channel coming alone?
My wife does not have a TH-cam channel. She does some videos on here with me, this one is our channel
The Gray Bearded Green Beret, I saw the one that you did together. Cooking the wild boar. That looked great. The one you did with the jerky was good as well. Anymore cooking videos planned?
Yes, we have 6 new ones filmed that need to be edited still
The Gray Bearded Green Beret, awesome! Looking forward to seeing them. Wishing you and your family much success!
Tnx and nice knife you have there. Is it swedish steel?
Excellent video. Thanks for that. 😎👍🏻. Whats the model and brand of the pocket saw ???. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱
Its a Silky PocketBoy 130
A couple of questions...how many knives would you want to carry if you were in the woods for an extended period of time?
Also, how would you decided your mallet and stake size/design based on harder ground or even rocky ground? Assuming you couldn't find an ideal area/softer ground that is.
I would say I usually carry three: a fixed blade belt knife, a folding pocket knife, and a crooked knife for carving concavities.
I might carry a backup belt knife if I planned on being in the woods for an extended period. Depending on the environment and time of year, I might also have some sort of chopper like the forest tool, a hatchet or hawk, or an axe (if so, I wouldn't bother carrying a backup fixed blade).
For the mallet size, that depends on its intended use, they can be small like this one for general use, or massive for timber framing, etc. As far as the stakes, 12-18 inches for muddy areas. Rocky areas I would actually just tie off to one of those rocks when possible.
Good video Josh. I have a question, would it be beneficial to fire harden the tent stakes? Or in your opinion, would that not be needed, since sticks are plentiful?
It wouldn't hurt and would add some strength and durability to them, but I have never bothered with it as they seem to be strong enough for a temporary shelter. If you plan to carry them and reuse them again that would be beneficial probably.
How do u like that pack, the Stubben ? I just got one, it carries nicely. You are the only other person I've seen with one.
I love it. Anywhere from the woods to the airport I have my seat with me. Great craftsmanship, solid frame, great utility pack
I agree, hard to overpack too
Another great point. If you have the space, you will usually fill it
Great video. I whiddled up about a hunderd of those and gave some to my neighbors. They told me if I cut any more of their limbs they'll call the cops. Any way, would you consider showing how to widdle a camode top for us who use just a log? I keep falling off the log and it gets messy. You could probaly design one and wheddle it out of some wood that is sap free so that it won't stick to your (my) but. just a thought. Keep up the good stuff.
Looks like the beaver cut saves a bit of time to chamfer the end of the stake.
Nice video, Josh. Can you teach us how to do a bow and arrow ? Cheers from Brazil.
Probably will get to those eventually. They are not short-term "survival" items in my opinion, as active hunting isn't a short-term survival skill (also IMO). Those are long-term wilderness living sort of things. I think it is more beneficial to learn to use simple tools for opportunistic food procurement while you focus on passive methods like trapping/passive fishing techniques. A simple rabbit stick carried for that target of opportunity that presents itself while you are putting out traps is a better choice, not to mention more appropriate for the size game you should be going after in a survival situation. Big game will be a bigger payoff, but that is a lot to process and a lot to preserve (often without refrigeration) so that most of it is not wasted. Its easier to process and completely use smaller animals in the short-term. Just my opinion on that.
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret of couse, I understand your point. I didnt read "bushcraft for begginers" in the video title. Thanks for the answer.
Fernando Vinicius Silva no worries, I will eventually get to the longer term stuff, you just brought up a good topic of conversation there
I carry some abs plastic ones usually 5 of them.. In the Yellowknife bush you'll be lucky to drive any, it's mostly rock and sand the joys of living in a sub arctic environment.. Many of times screaming into the air ''Is there any soil in this cursed land'' lol Thanks sir for the great video as always enjoy your weekend and keep your head on a swivel
😂 I may have cursed to the sky many times myself
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret LOL
Would you be willing to review a traditional khukuri, an actual repro of a vintage one, not a tourist one. Please say yes! 😅
Khukuri are not my style, I have a few traditional ones.
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret most ones sold as 'traditional' ones, made today, are terrible, unfortunately. But thanks for the reply. :)
I wouldn't say mine is terrible by any means, just not my style. I have an outstanding one given to me by Alan Kay.
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret ah yeah, I've handled that one...it's okay.
@@adrianjagmag you've handled the one that Alan Kay gave me? How is that?
Your hand motions violate your knife handling rules on the speed part of your video.
Great instruction for the steak cut. Thank you!
If I have a fire I will put tops in fire to harden them as well..
👍👍
Weird question maybe for anyone here. I recently started a Scouts BSA Troop for girls. Some of them are, shall we say, slight in stature. They have trouble splitting wood for fires for example. They’ve had success with batoning but does anyone know a method they can use to prepare firewood that doesn’t rely solely on upper body strength? Are there any ladies with or without a channel that anyone could point me to or could give me some advice for them?
I’ve also shown them the break wood with a v notch in a tree method. I’m thinking more like larger pieces of wood.
AMFR Guitar , a good question that applies to people with injuries or disabilities too. Axe work is practice, practice, practice. For myself and my own limitations, I found making wedges and batoning to be the easiest, and I think safest way. It's not the fastest, by far, but it works. Batoning using an axe or hatchet then finishing with wedges on larger stuff. It's also a good opportunity to teach about working within your abilities, as well as the abilities of your tools, and proficiency using them. I hope someone offers a secret technique and a more helpful answer, I'm sure it would be helpful to me too!
I think the simple folding saw is a great equalizer for that situation. It may be beneficial to teach them the technique of sawing halfway through and then splitting it by smacking it against an "anvil" to finish the split. For larger pieces, I would cut a couple wedges and use a wooden mallet to drive them through and split the wood. Like Christopher said, there are many fire lays that are efficient and use larger logs that don't require splitting.
Are you sitting on your pack?
Yes, it is a Fjallraven Stubben, it has an internal frame and seat designed for sitting on.
Another great informative video.
Thank you