Dave, the latest videos seem to be a new take on who you really are. Nice to see the authentic Dave Canterbury doing what he loves rather than just trying to sort out a YT algorithm. I really appreciate seeing the "teacher/trainer" that is who you are. Fresh and different, but still... all you.
For some reason this reminded me of earning the Polar Bear patch about 40 years ago. From what I remember it was done alone, you hiked in carrying everything with you to your camp site at least one mile, you used a waxed canvas or oilcloth tarp to make a lean to, you had a sleeping bag, and you stayed out in weather that was below freezing for at least 24 hours. This was before cell phones, mp3 players, or anything electronic to keep kids busy. I didn't even have a watch. I was told to hike back when the sun was high. It was kind of spooky at the time for a young teenager. I looked at the rules that they have now and you can use a tent and go as a group and have parents and/or scout leaders with you.
Thank you Dave for getting back to the heart of who started this channel so many years ago. Back when you made broadheads with tin snips & scrap, back when you stitched your own finger, back when the sharing, caring and instruction flower so evidently out.
Yeah in all these US and UK vids I always think: “You call that bush??” None of the bushcraft skills people use in these vids would work well in real bush, just in nice open woodland with not much undergrowth. Try putting up a nice tidy ridge line in NZ rainforest!
I'd probably just make a bed of debris, lay a tarp and blanket folded lengthwise or possibly corner to corner. More debris on top. Then slide in. Curling up in a soogan was always the easiest and warmest.
Love Your ideas and craftsmanship but i guess, when you only have a poncho, you will be wet till your finished building. for a "planned" outdoor night, its def an option, when you wann go really minimal
Tis Irish Bob saying hello Thanks fer this informative segment Dave. A fine demo and explanation my son. Irish Bob appreciates yer YT Channel and tips. 🤗😇😎🇮🇪🇨🇵🍀☘️🦾🩺🥂
Ive been wanting to get me a small poncho or just sew me together a small tarp just for stuff like that, would pair nicely with my wool blanket to go in my daypack I have just in case I may wanna spend the night. I always love your videos and your books. Definately wanting to come up that way and take one of your courses. Thanks to being in the Boy Scouts growing up Ive got loads of knowledge but always open to learning new things.
Asking this because I just went through a freak storm with hail and lightning, got a video/advice about what to do when outside during a major storm and you don't have a vehicle/building to run into?
Cool trick, Dave friend. Today I just put together my minimum kit for the season in my buttpack. Sharpened my knives. Cooked on the fire. I've been living in the forest half time.
I ran into a old former Eagle Scout friend of mine and we both watch your videos- Hes already bought pathfinder gear. Thank you for the demos Dave!🖒Cary worked for mines and I went to the Marines..1986
dave, do you think you'll ever bring back the 7x7 poncho tarp. i think it was a genius piece of gear, and the specs on current poncho tarps on the market just dont compare
I would agree but low profile is not synonymous with tacti-cool it means low overhead clearance which traps the maximum amount of body heat for colder nights
Hey Dave! What if a guy had few brothers or friends all with a poncho, small tarp, or e-blanket and they wanted to make one large shelter out of all of the ponchos. 1860's soldiers called it a shebang. Do you have any ideas on that kind of a shelter?
Gotta say, i'm diggin' these musical segments Dave...not that there's anything wrong with speaking either. But that was groovy as F! Also, the shelter is innovative and well thought-out low-pro concealment.
That looks awesome mate. The jerven fjellduk we have here in norway is great to use as a shelter also i have the extreme version that is insulated. That or a cheap tarp does wonder if you know how to use em. Hope all is well with you and your close ones and wish you all the best 😊
Creative, but why not just make a low profile A-frame? If your supposed to be stealthy, then how much noise did you make choping wood, hammering extra stakes? How much additional time did you spend exposed collecting the proper wood, assembling the frame, tying extra knots, while you're spending 10 times the amount of time it takes to make a low profile A-frame? There's a reason the military doesn't use methods like this. Sometimes when something isn't broke, it doesn't need to be fixed. With that being said, nothing wrong with having a little fun!
Good call, this was definitely worth releasing even if the original audio didn’t work out for whatever reason. Kind of a refreshing different style in the end too. Also this is the best shelter I’ve seen made with a poncho - most people just do a lean-to that wouldn’t keep the weather off much.
Common sense... The smaller the shelter, the less space one has to heat up, the less firewood they have to burn, the less work they have to put in, the less risk of injury during construction, the less calories one has to expend, the less wear & tear on one's gear, etc... A person doesn't need a Taj Mahal McMansion in the woods while deforesting the region for an overnighter.
I applaud you for your great videos there's always teaching moments in there and I've talked to a couple of your sales representatives at the store and they're waiting to hear back from you from an idea I had for you
Dave, the latest videos seem to be a new take on who you really are. Nice to see the authentic Dave Canterbury doing what he loves rather than just trying to sort out a YT algorithm. I really appreciate seeing the "teacher/trainer" that is who you are. Fresh and different, but still... all you.
Agreed! Really going back to the fun stuff that he enjoys!
For some reason this reminded me of earning the Polar Bear patch about 40 years ago. From what I remember it was done alone, you hiked in carrying everything with you to your camp site at least one mile, you used a waxed canvas or oilcloth tarp to make a lean to, you had a sleeping bag, and you stayed out in weather that was below freezing for at least 24 hours. This was before cell phones, mp3 players, or anything electronic to keep kids busy. I didn't even have a watch. I was told to hike back when the sun was high. It was kind of spooky at the time for a young teenager. I looked at the rules that they have now and you can use a tent and go as a group and have parents and/or scout leaders with you.
Thank you Dave for getting back to the heart of who started this channel so many years ago. Back when you made broadheads with tin snips & scrap, back when you stitched your own finger, back when the sharing, caring and instruction flower so evidently out.
Neat low-profile shelter! However, I'm just too damn old to crawl into something like this anymore. 😄
Liked the tent like the shelter, not my personal favorite style of yours. But can’t please everyone all the time.
dave if i could did a hundred likes i would have good content and music thanks for the visual knowledge
You guys and your nice straight wood. Its all curvy and wonky here in the Aussie bush!
Yeah in all these US and UK vids I always think: “You call that bush??” None of the bushcraft skills people use in these vids would work well in real bush, just in nice open woodland with not much undergrowth. Try putting up a nice tidy ridge line in NZ rainforest!
Is that an oilskin or waxed canvas poncho? Are these coming to SRO soon?
Already there OC Poncho
Awesome, I really like the idea of the wooden frame opening. What material is the poncho?
Wouldn't a simple low A-frame work just as well and be easier to construct? Maybe I'm missing something...
Another option is what your missing
I'd probably just make a bed of debris, lay a tarp and blanket folded lengthwise or possibly corner to corner. More debris on top. Then slide in. Curling up in a soogan was always the easiest and warmest.
Love Your ideas and craftsmanship but i guess, when you only have a poncho, you will be wet till your finished building. for a "planned" outdoor night, its def an option, when you wann go really minimal
Very nice
Thanks for the video
We leaned this type of shelter in s.f. just a tip if you cut the saplings bout 10 ft you can do it one hoop also a small ridge stick helps too
Taj Mahal, great work as always.
Tis Irish Bob saying hello
Thanks fer this informative segment Dave. A fine demo and explanation my son.
Irish Bob appreciates yer YT Channel and tips.
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Is the new canvas bushcraft pump pathfunder poncho the same design as the military poncho
It would keep you dry. Your corners some of my frist trapping stakes when I was a kid.
Ive been wanting to get me a small poncho or just sew me together a small tarp just for stuff like that, would pair nicely with my wool blanket to go in my daypack I have just in case I may wanna spend the night. I always love your videos and your books. Definately wanting to come up that way and take one of your courses. Thanks to being in the Boy Scouts growing up Ive got loads of knowledge but always open to learning new things.
Asking this because I just went through a freak storm with hail and lightning, got a video/advice about what to do when outside during a major storm and you don't have a vehicle/building to run into?
Cool trick, Dave friend. Today I just put together my minimum kit for the season in my buttpack. Sharpened my knives. Cooked on the fire. I've been living in the forest half time.
Back over on this side of the globe, we call that a Wombat Hole. Well done DC, you're the man, the teacher, the steps behind Mors Kochanski.
Thank you for your educational vids, I very much appreciate them
I ran into a old former Eagle Scout friend of mine and we both watch your videos- Hes already bought pathfinder gear. Thank you for the demos Dave!🖒Cary worked for mines and I went to the Marines..1986
Great for if you wanted to really hunker down small or go light!
Thanks David...Long life amigo!...woods
Dave your ARE the (Grand Pu Ba) of bushcrafting! Another excellence in performance. 👑
Nice one thanks
dave, do you think you'll ever bring back the 7x7 poncho tarp. i think it was a genius piece of gear, and the specs on current poncho tarps on the market just dont compare
Haha the music was awesome Dave haha love your videos very smart man!
The color of that poncho would really work well with some foliage to hide even better.
I would agree but low profile is not synonymous with tacti-cool it means low overhead clearance which traps the maximum amount of body heat for colder nights
Hey Dave! What if a guy had few brothers or friends all with a poncho, small tarp, or e-blanket and they wanted to make one large shelter out of all of the ponchos. 1860's soldiers called it a shebang. Do you have any ideas on that kind of a shelter?
Great video Mr. Canterbury, Thanks
Big inspiration DAVE I appreciate everything you do for us… your one of the
great teachers that will be in the History books for generations
Was that a Silky? Resembled one
That will stand up to a lot of wind and not making a huge footprint.
Gotta say, i'm diggin' these musical segments Dave...not that there's anything wrong with speaking either. But that was groovy as F!
Also, the shelter is innovative and well thought-out low-pro concealment.
Dave, você é um mestre!!! Grande fã do seu trabalho, um abraço aqui do Brasil. 👍👍👍
Very low profile indeed. Very snug..thank you Dave for another interesting video
Cool video Dave. I do enjoy your commentary on the videos though.
Cool. Dave back to his common man roots.
Well you're absolutely right about that that sure is a low-profile. That would fit me real good I'm kind of small anyway plus it Blends in good too
Thanks for everything you could do Dave
What pack is that in the intro? Been shopping for a new pack and that looks just about perfect
Pathfinder Scout Pack available at selfrelianceoutfitters.com
Enjoyed the change up , it gave you the ability to showcase your enthusiasm for being outdoors and creating. All about diversity.
Been watching you for years learned a lot from it... Appreciate you Dave!!
Beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻👌🏽😎
Even when you demonstrate something without explanations you do it well.
love your books and videos Dave
Awesome video my friend
Looks awesome! Thanks Dave✌
The beard looks normal now haha
That looks awesome mate. The jerven fjellduk we have here in norway is great to use as a shelter also i have the extreme version that is insulated. That or a cheap tarp does wonder if you know how to use em. Hope all is well with you and your close ones and wish you all the best 😊
Nice background music!
Great video thanks Dave
Cool it might be coming soon
Creative, but why not just make a low profile A-frame? If your supposed to be stealthy, then how much noise did you make choping wood, hammering extra stakes? How much additional time did you spend exposed collecting the proper wood, assembling the frame, tying extra knots, while you're spending 10 times the amount of time it takes to make a low profile A-frame? There's a reason the military doesn't use methods like this. Sometimes when something isn't broke, it doesn't need to be fixed. With that being said, nothing wrong with having a little fun!
Resourceful and innovative framework. You are the Frank Lloyd Wright of bushcraft shelters. Impressive.
love the music dave
I like stuff like that
Thank you I love my surplus poncho
Nice I like that set up
Hooped bivy, cool
Good call, this was definitely worth releasing even if the original audio didn’t work out for whatever reason. Kind of a refreshing different style in the end too. Also this is the best shelter I’ve seen made with a poncho - most people just do a lean-to that wouldn’t keep the weather off much.
6:50 was a FAVORITE moment for this build!! Excellent!
That could probably stand up to a hailstorm! Love it!
Good stuff Dave 👍🏻👍🏻⚓⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲
Simple looking setup, started out looking like a sapling bend shelter but became something much simpler 😁 it'll be great for watching wildlife
Very cool Dave
Nice! Thankee!
Common sense...
The smaller the shelter, the less space one has to heat up, the less firewood they have to burn, the less work they have to put in, the less risk of injury during construction, the less calories one has to expend, the less wear & tear on one's gear, etc... A person doesn't need a Taj Mahal McMansion in the woods while deforesting the region for an overnighter.
Thanks Dave
Thanks Dave
Excellent!!!
Very cool!!! Thank you!
Neat job. Between you and Frank Bush, I've learned so many shelter variations is hard to keep track. This one is real neat ;-)
I like the premise behind this, but I don’t think I’d fit under it once it’s built. Most ponchos don’t cover my size.
What hawk are you using? I have both an SOG Fusion and a CRKT Berserker
I applaud you for your great videos there's always teaching moments in there and I've talked to a couple of your sales representatives at the store and they're waiting to hear back from you from an idea I had for you
Always good videos but I would rather hear natural sounds in the woods around you than turning down the music background.
Nice ⛺
Great set up, no words needed 😂
I love that the tie outs on this are recessed UNDER the corner!! Is that the new oilcloth one from pathfinder?
Yes available at selfrelianceoutfitters.com
Mr Dave your tha best dude !!! Keep it coming brother!!!!!!
Thank you for showing us this important skill, love the intro song. 👍
Interessant ! Danke !
Cool video and cool shelter. Thanks for sharing.
Dave big fan of the show Rather here you talk that listen to music
Always something new to learn Thanks Dave
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Interesting, educational, and entertaining!
As always thank you for sharing your knowledge and research, yoh never fail to amaze.
Silent videos now Dave?
A waxed cloth poncho??
Dave is the real deal. He stands with Stroud, Graham and Kay as some of the G.O.A.Ts.
Corporal Kelly has taught you well I SEE.
Corporal Kelly has worked for me for over 5 years and trained under me for 2 before that so……
The best thing about DC is his instruction and comment throughout. Cheesy music just doesn't cut it.
Awesome set up
Good video.
Great video Mr. Canterbury, Thanks
Cool design, love the poncho concept and its many uses as a small tarp. Perfection!
Just noticed, you're a Lefty 🤓 ... that's Cool too 👍👍