I'm 34 and I've been year round camping and fishing all my whole life. I love watching these types of videos. My dad always told me, no matter how old you get and how much you think you know, you'll always be surprised at new techniques you can learn from other people.
That is the essence of what Dan was trying to describe at the beginning of the video. Why people watch this video, what they want to know. Because everyone who is searching for knowledge will always find it. Thanks Dan.
Fantastic! Better late than never. It will keep body and mind much sharper than watching other people do sports on TV while gobbling potato chips and TV-dinners. If you have grand children, it is a great way to do some bonding with them while teaching them all kinds of interesting stuff. It will give them great memories and skills for the future.
After watching your video I got this image of a hobo stick bag which is also called a "Bindle" and these types of hobos were also known as "Bindlestiffs". Many also carried a bed role on their backs like a makeshift backpack. In these bandana bags were a pocket knife, canned food, a deck of cards, matches, and possibly an extra pair of socks. Having been on some hunting trips where we were walking many miles in wet condition coming back to camp and having an extra pair of dry socks was a real treat, we were always drying out wet clothing to hopefully be used again the next day or two.
Hello there, I'm using this current quarantine situation to really dive into researching necessary skills that i think i lack. I just found your channel last week and it's been an essential resource for me, you're an excellent speaker/teacher. A lot of channels (and websites, even books) often overwhelm people like me with a hardcore dump of information, which leads to confusion about what's really important.. your step by step concise approach to teaching has been invaluable to my being able to transition from a basic understanding of hiking/camping to the more advanced survival skills I've been finding here. Thank you!
I don't even know what bushcraft means any more. I just hike and try to make myself comfortable and save in the woods. My list of items. - tarp - knive - rope - radio - plant recognition software - beer - poncho - umbrella, also for sun or privacy screen - water filter - thermos flask, cold or warm water - bush saw
On the needle thing. Lots of people suggest different types so my suggestion is to take a look at the jerk needle. It’s not a needle for making clothing but if you’re working with leather, canvas, etc it’s fantastic!
I love that you're also an axe man. Lol I have people ask me at work, what one thing I'd want in a survival situation. I'm sure you've heard it too. "You only get one item." And I get such weird looks when I say hatchet. Preferably "my hatchet." You talked about restoring an axe. Made me smile. Cuz I modified and restored an old roofing hammer, they were going to throw away, when cleaning out my wife's grandma's place. Kinda made it a bearded axe style. LOVE that thing. Not too heavy. But still has some ass to it. 😏 I can use it like a knife. I can use it for defense, if needed. 👊 love the vids bubby. 🍀🍻
Great vid. Will agree with a few comments here -- #1 Survival Skill is Attitude. Even if you don't have exactly what you need, you got that positive vibe in nature that will help you through the rough times. As you've seen in survival shows -- once you loose that good vibe with nature no amount of excellent gear will help you.
Just ran across this. Love the analysis and rationale about an axe. Excellent advice imo. Will never forget the first time I successfully started a fire with flint and steel and natural tinder, and the first time I used a bow drill to start a fire. Awesome feeling. As for needles big fan of sailing needles in three sizes for this.
Is good to hear/see what's good for starting out! And that could change over time when you have more experience and learn more things about bushcrafting. For me, having a good bit of experience time and learning plenty from videos, etc, my list of things is a bit different at this point. Now my top tools are my smaller knife (Mora), my folding saw and my _BIG_ knife. It's like the size of a machete, but still a knife. With this specific knife I have, I can do so many different jobs with it. I don't need an axe/hatchet. I use it to cut down tree or cut tree to length (sometimes). Sometimes I use folding saw to cut to length. I use the _BIG_ knife to skin the bark off, to make shavings for fire starting, make notches in wood, chopping the wood into smaller pieces, etc. there are jobs I will use the smaller Mora knife, because the _Big_ knife is heavy and _BIG_ and can be difficult to do some tasks, like really small notches, etc. Either way, this knife does alot and works great for me to replace axe/hatchet, reducing the amount of tools I have. Another tool I like using sometimes is an auger to make holes for building a shelter or furniture, etc. that one's more of a fun thing. It is harder work and takes more time if turning it by hand without some mechanical tool. If I'm in the forest of the backyard, I don't really need other items, like cooking pot, cup, etc, as I could just walk a half minute to the house, but sometimes I will have a fire and bring those to make my food/drink out there. If I'm going into the woods a distance, I will bring those and a few other items to _camp out_ But yeah, the _small_ and _BIG_ knife along with my folding saw are for me personally, my most top _tools_ that I can do so much with and I don't need an axe/hatchet added, which for me is too hard on my wrists because they are not quite the normal way and that's where the _BIG_ knife is useful to me. My _BIG_ knife is: Schrade SCHF45 Leroy Full Tang Bowie Fixed Blade Knife
This question is like " How high is up?" An important idea is to find out what should I use for what projects. The word "CONCEPTS" is why I like your videos. Good Journey Richie
Old backpacker conservationist new getting into bushcraft here. Thanks for the instruction and inspiration. Giddy for how much fun this will add to my backpacking.
I like this video because it’s not focused on just surviving it focuses more on different skills you need and stuff that’s fun you could have just said axe tent Ferro rod first aid and wool blanket
Love it, i often look at bushcraft as a "life n death" "shtf" situation overlook the importance of simply having different ropes and simply applying them... i just throw 550 and fishing line in my pack and assume im set...
I’ve been camping my whole life but my father never really taught us much. I love the outdoors, and I’ve been getting out much more. I started a little bushcraft project last time, whittling some cooking spoons.
Your a Spaceman!!! {think the song about Dick Clark} 67 are you kidding me. You look so much younger. Would never have guessed. Keep doing what your doing.
You are one of the best survival and outdoor guides I know. I think your concept ist the best - for me at least. Nearly word for word. I agree with your concept. Very usefull
Garage sale! It's where I found my excellent hatchet. The stamp of its make is illegible, but it's so much better than the new one I found in the hardware store.
Re: rope, what I did is I bought the cheapest synthetic single braid 2mm rope I could find. What I found was bright green, 'rated' for ~80kg, and cost me roughly three cents per metre. (admittedly I bought 700 metres of it, but I also found the same rope for ~7 cents a metre in smaller quantities) That rope feels cheap and is cheap, melts in nanoseconds under a lighter, and I suspect that the rating shouldn't be trusted. But it has one thing going for it, and it's that it's cheap. I feel absolutely no hesitation or remorse cutting it and using it for literally anything. I use it to stake out my tarp/tent, I use it to hang my flashlight in my tent, I use it as a clothesline if I need one, I can give it to other people if they need rope. It's so thin and light I can just toss 30 metres of it in my pack and not feel it. Of course if you need strength and reliability, you should buy better rope. For example, the ridgeline on my tarp is a brand-name quality rope rated for a lot. But for small tasks, it's nice to have some rope you don't care about wasting.
The content and info in these vids is great, the attitude is absolutely outstading though IMO. Fast becoming one of my favorite bushcraft/outdoors channels.
going from here to your axe videos. I mean, I've probably seen lots of them but I'm intrigued by this idea that an axe and a pocketknife can trump an expensive knife...
Really really liked this vid; having said that... TENT needs to be in yer top 5. I almost died because i didn't have one. I had neither time, energy, hope, experience or knowledge; like most folks nowadays. And a friggin' tent woulda been a MASSIVE increase on my options since every night [...] we gotta sleep [and it generally gets to be very friggin' cold]. My 5: nice fukkin knife [heavy as sh!t], tent, saw, firestarter [the guy's right; it's all also combined with knowhow which is why i love this guy] and wool [blanket, djelleba, tunic, whatever; think Spartans]. Like Minecraft... first, friggin' survive the night. Food and water will come [i once went 5 days without either and was fine, so fewk! all talk about dying 3 days without water!].
Watched a few of your videos now and I must say another very informative video, Thanks very much. Getting back to basics is the foundation of this potentially life-saving hobby. I must admit, I wasn't expecting the needles and thought you might have recommended a tarp? Hmmmmm food for thought. Off to raid Grandma's sewing kit!! BW and Subbed from Somerset, UK
I had a problem. In my opinion a very annoying one. I started bushcrafting about 2 years ago. I wanted to have good quality stuff as my life might depend on it. My priority was and still is a good knife. A knife that wont fail on me no matter what. I never wanted to become a knife collector just want to have quality equipment. Then it started. Small knife or big one? Fällkniven or Bark River? What steal? Damn it was annoying me a lot. So I was researching. Days became weeks, weeks became month. I just wanted to have one single knife capable to do every task I throw at it. Just one knife. Then I saw a video where someone said it doesnt matter which size, type, steal you have. You need to learn how to use it. That was a big relief so I ordered a TRC Apocalypse and it is awesome. The choil is so well made that little tiny tasks are easier done than with my Mora Robust. And it is big in case you need to either defend yourself or most likely beton some wood. My problem was finally solved. That one knife I was looking for, I‘ve found it. Just a little experience from my side 😄 I know many people might have the same problem so just buy yourself a midsize knife like the Fällkniven A1 and practice tiny tasks with it and you‘ll get better. One knife for everything
Coalcracker Bushcraft Dan, Sir, if you feel my post is in anyway offensive to you or your channel: Please feel free to DELETE. No offence is either intended or implied: It amazes me how Bushcrafting has become so popular since the invention of TH-cam! I love the whole concept of it! These videos really help with my passion of reenacting or "Living History" of the Mountain Man era (Pre-1840). It resonates and re-enforces the skills and practices those of us involved in Rendezvous. I have been involved with the Rendezvous on and off for the past 46 years. The only differences are: 1, the use of muzzle loading firearms. (for those interested in shooting competition). 2, Plastic is not to be seen in camp (yes we use coolers and more, we keep it out of sight). 3, NO use of electricity (with a health care exception of course). 4, Cordage (we use jute vs paracord) 5, Oh we dress funny... All clothing is period correct. (Period clothing can be purchased via on-line with a little knowledge of "what" one is shopping for. Or purchased at a Rendezvous, Or home / camp made. (i started out buying some then, make my own). 6, Sell your wares (If you enjoy crafting as a income hobby) A "Trade Blanket" is a beginners store at a Rondy (Something of a craft fair but, period crafts) As in Bushcrafting, one gets out of it, what they put into it! Some are all about the contest, some about the camp(s). Some about the history. As with any group of folks "some" go a bit overboard as some just don't want to play by the rules.. I must say: Anyone into Bushcrafting who's looking for like minded people to camp with: Please take a look at the Rendezvous! We post flyers at gun-shops and anywhere else we can. This Covid Crud, has put a toll on everyone! Thank you for taking the time to read my post!
Scott I appreciate what you shared in your comment. btw your 2nd paragraph was a little hard to read grammatically speaking. I think this is an appropriate forum for sharing such related info that folks might be interested in, so long as it is complementary as opposed to critically competitive. One never knows what might offend some fringe viewer, but complimentary interests can rightfully be thankful for each other imo. Now I gotta research this Rendezvous thing.
What do you consider the proper axe head then? I bet you discuss that in another video. Thank you for all your time in front of the camera for our sake.
Like to say ever bushcrafter should have some type of basic first aid kit be able to control bleeding and nix infection before it can start a lil betadine to clean wounds and if ya dont know basic first aid = learn
No saw? I would put some type of saw pretty high on my personal list of essential items for bushcrafting. I personally prefer the Bahco Laplander but any saw that cuts well and is portable would suffice to get started.
Regarding the pot(s)- I've been wondering if I should have a separate pot for making, as you said, dyes, medicines, pitch glue... I'm assuming making those things would render the pot unsuitable for food prep? And what sizes would you recommend?
1) knife
2)flint and steel
3)rope, twine, cordage
4)needles
5)old pot
Thanks for the awesome video!
I prefer fresh pot hehe
@@katotornado4312 Lol!!
Why needles?
@@jesuschristiskingandsavior461 fixing your gear, things tear in the woods.
No tarp?
I'm 34 and I've been year round camping and fishing all my whole life. I love watching these types of videos. My dad always told me, no matter how old you get and how much you think you know, you'll always be surprised at new techniques you can learn from other people.
That is the essence of what Dan was trying to describe at the beginning of the video. Why people watch this video, what they want to know. Because everyone who is searching for knowledge will always find it. Thanks Dan.
I’m 74 and just getting started.
Good for you, David!!! Bushing will keep you young! Keep moving and give yourself something to look forward to; that's how you stay in the game.
You're never too old to enjoy the Great Outdoors! Congrats and enjoy!
Ok boomer
Franio LOL
Fantastic! Better late than never. It will keep body and mind much sharper than watching other people do sports on TV while gobbling potato chips and TV-dinners. If you have grand children, it is a great way to do some bonding with them while teaching them all kinds of interesting stuff. It will give them great memories and skills for the future.
After watching your video I got this image of a hobo stick bag which is also called a "Bindle" and these types of hobos were also known as "Bindlestiffs". Many also carried a bed role on their backs like a makeshift backpack. In these bandana bags were a pocket knife, canned food, a deck of cards, matches, and possibly an extra pair of socks. Having been on some hunting trips where we were walking many miles in wet condition coming back to camp and having an extra pair of dry socks was a real treat, we were always drying out wet clothing to hopefully be used again the next day or two.
OG coalcracker here again thanks for the diversion during these times. Hope you and your family are safe! And I hope you enjoy it
Hello there, I'm using this current quarantine situation to really dive into researching necessary skills that i think i lack. I just found your channel last week and it's been an essential resource for me, you're an excellent speaker/teacher. A lot of channels (and websites, even books) often overwhelm people like me with a hardcore dump of information, which leads to confusion about what's really important.. your step by step concise approach to teaching has been invaluable to my being able to transition from a basic understanding of hiking/camping to the more advanced survival skills I've been finding here. Thank you!
I don't even know what bushcraft means any more. I just hike and try to make myself comfortable and save in the woods. My list of items.
- tarp
- knive
- rope
- radio
- plant recognition software
- beer
- poncho
- umbrella, also for sun or privacy screen
- water filter
- thermos flask, cold or warm water
- bush saw
Thanks, Dan. I appreciate how you create context for your content. Starting at 68. Moving to country soon, and I want to enjoy it.
On the needle thing. Lots of people suggest different types so my suggestion is to take a look at the jerk needle. It’s not a needle for making clothing but if you’re working with leather, canvas, etc it’s fantastic!
I love that you're also an axe man. Lol I have people ask me at work, what one thing I'd want in a survival situation. I'm sure you've heard it too. "You only get one item." And I get such weird looks when I say hatchet. Preferably "my hatchet." You talked about restoring an axe. Made me smile. Cuz I modified and restored an old roofing hammer, they were going to throw away, when cleaning out my wife's grandma's place. Kinda made it a bearded axe style. LOVE that thing. Not too heavy. But still has some ass to it. 😏 I can use it like a knife. I can use it for defense, if needed.
👊 love the vids bubby. 🍀🍻
Great vid. Will agree with a few comments here -- #1 Survival Skill is Attitude. Even if you don't have exactly what you need, you got that positive vibe in nature that will help you through the rough times. As you've seen in survival shows -- once you loose that good vibe with nature no amount of excellent gear will help you.
I so love it that you did that video without pimping any gear! So many channels are pushing gear way too much
i love the way you teach. Very pedagogical.
I love the outlook and explanations of why!!! One more reason I love this channel!! Solid advice sir!!
Great product pitch Dan. No sarcasm. Described the problem and presented your solution. Love the product. On the list for the next batch. 👍
I'm teaching other preppers to prep. I'll use this video in my workshop.
Just ran across this. Love the analysis and rationale about an axe. Excellent advice imo.
Will never forget the first time I successfully started a fire with flint and steel and natural tinder, and the first time I used a bow drill to start a fire. Awesome feeling.
As for needles big fan of sailing needles in three sizes for this.
Is good to hear/see what's good for starting out! And that could change over time when you have more experience and learn more things about bushcrafting. For me, having a good bit of experience time and learning plenty from videos, etc, my list of things is a bit different at this point. Now my top tools are my smaller knife (Mora), my folding saw and my _BIG_ knife. It's like the size of a machete, but still a knife. With this specific knife I have, I can do so many different jobs with it. I don't need an axe/hatchet. I use it to cut down tree or cut tree to length (sometimes). Sometimes I use folding saw to cut to length. I use the _BIG_ knife to skin the bark off, to make shavings for fire starting, make notches in wood, chopping the wood into smaller pieces, etc. there are jobs I will use the smaller Mora knife, because the _Big_ knife is heavy and _BIG_ and can be difficult to do some tasks, like really small notches, etc. Either way, this knife does alot and works great for me to replace axe/hatchet, reducing the amount of tools I have. Another tool I like using sometimes is an auger to make holes for building a shelter or furniture, etc. that one's more of a fun thing. It is harder work and takes more time if turning it by hand without some mechanical tool. If I'm in the forest of the backyard, I don't really need other items, like cooking pot, cup, etc, as I could just walk a half minute to the house, but sometimes I will have a fire and bring those to make my food/drink out there. If I'm going into the woods a distance, I will bring those and a few other items to _camp out_ But yeah, the _small_ and _BIG_ knife along with my folding saw are for me personally, my most top _tools_ that I can do so much with and I don't need an axe/hatchet added, which for me is too hard on my wrists because they are not quite the normal way and that's where the _BIG_ knife is useful to me.
My _BIG_ knife is: Schrade SCHF45 Leroy Full Tang Bowie Fixed Blade Knife
This question is like " How high is up?" An important idea is to find out what should I use for what projects. The word "CONCEPTS" is why I like your videos. Good Journey Richie
Old backpacker conservationist new getting into bushcraft here. Thanks for the instruction and inspiration. Giddy for how much fun this will add to my backpacking.
I like this video because it’s not focused on just surviving it focuses more on different skills you need and stuff that’s fun you could have just said axe tent Ferro rod first aid and wool blanket
Love it, i often look at bushcraft as a "life n death" "shtf" situation overlook the importance of simply having different ropes and simply applying them... i just throw 550 and fishing line in my pack and assume im set...
I’ve been camping my whole life but my father never really taught us much. I love the outdoors, and I’ve been getting out much more. I started a little bushcraft project last time, whittling some cooking spoons.
Your a Spaceman!!! {think the song about Dick Clark} 67 are you kidding me. You look so much younger. Would never have guessed. Keep doing what your doing.
Good video Dan. Stay safe.
Once again, SUPER NICE video man! Thank you very much!!🤘🙂
Great video as always. Thanks for making it.
Stay well, thanks for the video.
You are one of the best survival and outdoor guides I know. I think your concept ist the best - for me at least. Nearly word for word. I agree with your concept. Very usefull
Very helpful. Glad you say to those not listening I have too listen over and over.
I like some sewing lessons. I better be nice have woman help me
Garage sale! It's where I found my excellent hatchet. The stamp of its make is illegible, but it's so much better than the new one I found in the hardware store.
You could try polishing where the stamp is and acid etching it to see if you can read it.
Older is ALWAYS better than new. Especially cheap China crap that ain't worth owning
Cordage, if you want something extremely strong, checkout Samson Rope. I use 7/64” size - about the size of a shoestring - it is 1400 pound test.
Love your channel! Thanks.
Thank you for making this
Jupp! Paracord, rope, twine, more twine and some more rope,. thats the spirit! And You just inspired me to create my own haversack! :)
Could you do a video on making your own axe/Hatchet handle
Re: rope, what I did is I bought the cheapest synthetic single braid 2mm rope I could find. What I found was bright green, 'rated' for ~80kg, and cost me roughly three cents per metre. (admittedly I bought 700 metres of it, but I also found the same rope for ~7 cents a metre in smaller quantities)
That rope feels cheap and is cheap, melts in nanoseconds under a lighter, and I suspect that the rating shouldn't be trusted. But it has one thing going for it, and it's that it's cheap. I feel absolutely no hesitation or remorse cutting it and using it for literally anything. I use it to stake out my tarp/tent, I use it to hang my flashlight in my tent, I use it as a clothesline if I need one, I can give it to other people if they need rope. It's so thin and light I can just toss 30 metres of it in my pack and not feel it.
Of course if you need strength and reliability, you should buy better rope. For example, the ridgeline on my tarp is a brand-name quality rope rated for a lot. But for small tasks, it's nice to have some rope you don't care about wasting.
Rite on, brotha. Spoken from a guy that's been out there doing it!
A cheap and lightweight replacement for char cloth is dryer lint. Awesome firestarter inside of a tinder bundle
Knife, fire kit (ferro rod, char, fat wood etc cotton balls/vasoline), Axe/BIG knife (BK9). cordage, oil skin tarp (10X10)
I like that leather needle bundle you have. Recap 5 things. Knife, cordage, flint and steel, old pot, and needles. Thumb up here.
Knife , rope, axe, fire starter, water filter, tent, sleeping mat , sleeping bag, backpack + knowledge 🎉🎉🎉
Very good Dan
Great tips
What a cool guy
Great video! Thanks
Trading posts are great places to find old sruff too, once bought an old man's survival kit from his hunting days at the one in my town.
The content and info in these vids is great, the attitude is absolutely outstading though IMO.
Fast becoming one of my favorite bushcraft/outdoors channels.
I love restoring axes watch the eyes and make sure no cracks
Thank you sir.
Yep...
Those things are good start!
You caught me off guard with those needles, hehe. I’ll definitely have to check your sewing videos if you made some. Thanks!
going from here to your axe videos. I mean, I've probably seen lots of them but I'm intrigued by this idea that an axe and a pocketknife can trump an expensive knife...
Great video sir.
Excellent tips, thanks. BTW I’m a returning subscriber just a couple days ago. You’re the real deal and I’m listening. Thanks 👍👍😁
1) Mora
2) Fiskars hatchet
3) SAK with saw
4) Tarp/Poncho
5) Ferro rod
Hey man, that was a great and informative video! Your channel is one of my favorites, the other is 'Corporals Corner' lol. Keep up the great work! 👍👍
Thank you for this Video 🤓
I love your channel
Really really liked this vid; having said that... TENT needs to be in yer top 5.
I almost died because i didn't have one. I had neither time, energy, hope, experience or knowledge; like most folks nowadays. And a friggin' tent woulda been a MASSIVE increase on my options since every night [...] we gotta sleep [and it generally gets to be very friggin' cold].
My 5: nice fukkin knife [heavy as sh!t], tent, saw, firestarter [the guy's right; it's all also combined with knowhow which is why i love this guy] and wool [blanket, djelleba, tunic, whatever; think Spartans].
Like Minecraft... first, friggin' survive the night. Food and water will come [i once went 5 days without either and was fine, so fewk! all talk about dying 3 days without water!].
Thank you
Right on!
The principal is a cracking wee knife I've had mine for 7 months and its a dream to use us its cheap as chips (UK) chips lol
a 12 pack and a tarp...
Hahahaha yeap
You could probably skip the tarp on a nice night
Priorities. I concur.
It's just one tool that I pack it go's by few names. It's a German design shovel mother Russia has a variant light wight and covers three tool in one
I tried the bird nest thing, but it was a hard climb and the eagle were pissed!
Thanks for the recap! Lol.
I wasn't listening, I felt shamed.
#1 Spice kit 😎
Aside from sewing needles you need two knitting needles then you can knit a scarf to keep your neck warm😉
Yes all of those
I had a tarp/trash bags instead of the needles. Otherwise, same. 👍
Watched a few of your videos now and I must say another very informative video, Thanks very much. Getting back to basics is the foundation of this potentially life-saving hobby. I must admit, I wasn't expecting the needles and thought you might have recommended a tarp? Hmmmmm food for thought. Off to raid Grandma's sewing kit!! BW and Subbed from Somerset, UK
I had a problem. In my opinion a very annoying one. I started bushcrafting about 2 years ago. I wanted to have good quality stuff as my life might depend on it. My priority was and still is a good knife. A knife that wont fail on me no matter what. I never wanted to become a knife collector just want to have quality equipment. Then it started. Small knife or big one? Fällkniven or Bark River? What steal? Damn it was annoying me a lot. So I was researching. Days became weeks, weeks became month. I just wanted to have one single knife capable to do every task I throw at it. Just one knife. Then I saw a video where someone said it doesnt matter which size, type, steal you have. You need to learn how to use it. That was a big relief so I ordered a TRC Apocalypse and it is awesome. The choil is so well made that little tiny tasks are easier done than with my Mora Robust. And it is big in case you need to either defend yourself or most likely beton some wood. My problem was finally solved. That one knife I was looking for, I‘ve found it. Just a little experience from my side 😄 I know many people might have the same problem so just buy yourself a midsize knife like the Fällkniven A1 and practice tiny tasks with it and you‘ll get better. One knife for everything
Thank you for the content! Any chance there will be videos with captions, CC on them? It would improve their accessibility.
Instead of a flint and steel I really strongly recommend a fero rod, it’s not as aesthetic but it’s more practical and lasts forever
You should try to get into a season of Alone
Ideerrs like dat is fun stuff.. 🤪
Like pulling opossums out of ground hog holes.
Are girls allowed on your overnight seminars?
Someone's got to do the camp dishes
@@ryangaunt6843 Ohhhh boy I see trouble coming your way on the horizon .OH NO ! it's much closer than that!!!!!
Knife, wire, fire making (steel) , rope cordage , small axe
Never seen a man get so excited about sewing needles.
My verry verry first item i bought especialy for bushcraft was the 100$ solo stove original. In 2015 i was 14. Almost have not had the money.
What knife is that......I made one similar a couple years ago.never seen that one before..ur camera is sharp
I’m 16 and I have my set up I’m now looking to prefect it
Coalcracker Bushcraft Dan,
Sir, if you feel my post is in anyway offensive to you or your channel: Please feel free to DELETE. No offence is either intended or implied:
It amazes me how Bushcrafting has become so popular since the invention of TH-cam! I love the whole concept of it! These videos really help with my passion of reenacting or "Living History" of the Mountain Man era (Pre-1840).
It resonates and re-enforces the skills and practices those of us involved in Rendezvous.
I have been involved with the Rendezvous on and off for the past 46 years. The only differences are: 1, the use of muzzle loading firearms. (for those interested in shooting competition). 2, Plastic is not to be seen in camp (yes we use coolers and more, we keep it out of sight). 3, NO use of electricity (with a health care exception of course). 4, Cordage (we use jute vs paracord)
5, Oh we dress funny... All clothing is period correct. (Period clothing can be purchased via on-line with a little knowledge of "what" one is shopping for. Or purchased at a Rendezvous, Or home / camp made. (i started out buying some then, make my own). 6, Sell your wares (If you enjoy crafting as a income hobby) A "Trade Blanket" is a beginners store at a Rondy (Something of a craft fair but, period crafts)
As in Bushcrafting, one gets out of it, what they put into it! Some are all about the contest, some about the camp(s). Some about the history. As with any group of folks "some" go a bit overboard as some just don't want to play by the rules..
I must say: Anyone into Bushcrafting who's looking for like minded people to camp with: Please take a look at the Rendezvous! We post flyers at gun-shops and anywhere else we can. This Covid Crud, has put a toll on everyone!
Thank you for taking the time to read my post!
Scott I appreciate what you shared in your comment. btw your 2nd paragraph was a little hard to read grammatically speaking.
I think this is an appropriate forum for sharing such related info that folks might be interested in, so long as it is complementary as opposed to critically competitive.
One never knows what might offend some fringe viewer, but complimentary interests can rightfully be thankful for each other imo.
Now I gotta research this Rendezvous thing.
How do you sharpen your hatchet and knifes? Sharpening stones?
This is like boy scout 101.
Why do you prefer flint and steel rather than a magnesium bar?
hatchet, power cord, flint and you're good.
What do you consider the proper axe head then? I bet you discuss that in another video.
Thank you for all your time in front of the camera for our sake.
If your looking for good knife and a good price benchmade 202 or the 200 if you want a smaller package
When I go bush I take A good knife, fire starter,billy (pot) ,6 mm rope, strong plastic bag. Nothing else
Like to say ever bushcrafter should have some type of basic first aid kit be able to control bleeding and nix infection before it can start a lil betadine to clean wounds and if ya dont know basic first aid = learn
Good video.. but I'd say if you need to build a shelter or build a fire you need a saw.. or several saws
Cutting tool
Combustion device
Cordage
Canvas sail needle
Container.
No saw? I would put some type of saw pretty high on my personal list of essential items for bushcrafting. I personally prefer the Bahco Laplander but any saw that cuts well and is portable would suffice to get started.
Morakniv knife It Is fine ti start
I started with a cutter..a lighter .. and some rope..
Regarding the pot(s)- I've been wondering if I should have a separate pot for making, as you said, dyes, medicines, pitch glue... I'm assuming making those things would render the pot unsuitable for food prep?
And what sizes would you recommend?
Where do you get your heavy flannel shirts?
What do you keep in your haversack? The 18th-century haversack kit?
The algorithm got me watching "prepper" videos ... It's kind of refreshing how adequate you are compared to those guys
THE MAIN THING YOU NEED TO BUSHCRAFT IS A "WOODEN HEART" :-) PEACE