As simplistic as most of this information is, the kit and the knowledge to use it is worth it's weight in gold and a large part of the value is because if its simplicity and the rest of the value is in it's ability to keep one alive. Thank you both, Morris and Kelly!
He is enthusiastic about teaching the skill which is a good thing for any person wanting to teach. Good lesson in that he showed proper respect to Mr. Mors Kochanski, which many young people fail to do today.
First, it's great to see you two! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas, and a safe, prosperous and Happy New Year. I attended a summer camp for many sessions over the years in my youth in Northern Ontario. They taught us to make a bedroll with a lightweight sleeping bag using a rubberized groundsheet for waterproofing, These also held our toiletries and clothes. We used these on our frequent canoe trips, so to check that we had done our rolls the right way, our instructors tossed each of them in the water and let them float around for about 5 minutes or so. This was done a few days before we left camp it ensure that we had dry gear when we departed. Those few days would allow the bedding and gear to dry out should the roll be made incorrectly. Fortunately almost all of us practiced well, and did it right. Watching you make this blanket pack brought back many fond memories. For that, and the new information, I thank you!
Saw this video many times but this one I realize I will not be able to see Mors again, but It must be nice when you know that people remember you the way I remember him just by watching one of his videos with who I call the successor ...Kelly.
Every time I watch this I catch something new Kelly! And the Harelton Hacienda I built has seen many a night out here on the West Coast so thanks for that little gem.
Great video I honestly hate most new gear to heavy or expensive and a great lot of it is junk I cant wait to give this a try my love of wool will never die way to many cold nights. I look forward to seeing that shelter video. Now I need to find a blanket like that and good will is calling my name.
20:00 into video; Morris is talking about the “FOOT WRAP”. Check out “ Survival Russia” Lars shows how to do that foot wrap. He also says it’s the best way to keep feet warm & dry.
Great content. No nonsense practical tips and very good, well rounded, demonstration. Environment looks as some parts of Sweden in wintertime :) A side note. I do think Mr. Kochanski has done some work in Sweden way back in the days and that his experience was passed on here from thereon to this day.
Thank you for the video. Kelly if you make the donkey tape longer, you could tie the ends around your waist for a pack belt. You can either wrap the ends like you did and come behind them and tied; or go up from the bottom, go outwards, and then tie around you.
Harlton Hacienda video coming soon? Interested to see your modifications to the super shelter and how it is all rolled together in one neat package. Good job thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Merry Christmas.
I have the two h.b.c. red blankets that were given to gramma and grampa in 54 for a wedding present, in saskatoon sask.. still nice blankets. Cheers and hugs from bc, discovery islands.
Hey, I've met Chris Noble a couple of times years ago. He's a cool guy! Just a heads up, if you fold your blanket instead of rolling it will ride way better on your back. I can't remember who I learned it from but it wasn't my idea, its true though.
BigFootWalker1776 I’ve heard that they really aid a person in walking greater distances as they strengthen the lower leg in I suppose a similar way as does a lifting belt around the midsection - helping to hold the structure.
jolly good show , i could follow the method. the para cord wrapping would take a few trys to get it workable. for a complex video you did very well.. thank you
Mr. Harlton, I have heard Mors talk about the two candles substituting for the warmth of two other people, but I have never heard anyone talk about how to do that safely to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Could you demonstrate that? Would the super shelter air flow / air refreshing feature compensate for this? I don’t usually see anyone talking about using candles with a super shelter. Are the candles better for a situation when you don’t have a supper shelter? Thanks for the time and the generous sharing of knowledge over the years.
funny thing, there is a water container very clearly visible for quite some time. I do not see why the pot with the handle can not serve as a water container in a pitch as it is a container. The whole situation with the makeshift bag makes a makeshift water container very plausible in my eyes. Anyways, it is making the pack that is the subject here I think even if some content is talked about.
could you please do a short video exemplifying how to actually carry a sawblade on your belt or in a tin can , i found that some saw blades do not have the elasticity to be carried in that manner and i would like to know if there is a specific type of saw blade you you use or if there is a trick to how to carry it around your belt or in a can
I just bought a sawblade for this reason. After getting it I realized it was pretty shotty quality. I would be willing to bet that a ~30" blade of decent quality would be able to wrap around your waist. The limiting factors are therefore the length, and quality of the blade. Just my guess though.
When Morris leaned forward around 13:30 it looked like he wanted to say something. Am I the only one that waited with baited breath to hear what he’d say?
Tump lines are simple, and effective. My concern with them is the stress on spinal disks. I don’t think that we have ways of determining the strength of our spinal disks. My late wife suffered in pain the last few years of her life with two or three collapsed disks. She was slender, it wasn’t a problem of wright. She had never used a tump line or carried anything atop her head. I know the Voyageurs successfully carried heavy packs with tump lines. I don’t know if they suffered in later life or not. I hope not. The problem, though, is that we don’t know until it’s already too late.
I have a military wool blanket and its around 225x150cm, and they tend to be around the 60"x90" range. If you ever decide to buy one it should display it's length and width👍
Great video. Pick up something new every time I watch it. Question for Kelly. What footwear are you wearing? They look like moccasins. How do you keep them dry? Nate
@@loribreeuwsma Thanls Lori. I've seen him in another video where we kicks off some sort of over shoe to reveal the same type of shoe, so I was curious.
The chosen material handles it very well, so getting them a bit wet may not be a problem. Still keep their essential properties well. Also, dry snow, generally speaking, is not wet. Dry snow is your friend.
I tried this out. Didn't work. I am 190 tall so I guess I need a bigger blanket, and that mine was smaller than yours. What are the dimensions of the blanket you use in this video?
I would insist on Adding a quilt and a biviesack and two sleeping pades, Pluse an over tarp. To this bending. Kephart said a sleeping roll should weigh 9 lbs. Over and Out.
Simple fact...... Wool absorbs approx. 35 % of its own weight in water and takes forever to dry because the individual fibers absorb the water. Hydrophobic fibers that don't absorb water and insulate much better than wool ( even when wet ) would be a much better choice .
I canoe. This year my canoe trips began in March. Altitudes ranged from 4 to 8 thousand feet. Night time temps as low as mid teens F,, or minus 10 or 12 C,, day time highs were as much as 80F, 26 to 28 C ? Most mornings, including the final morning in mid May, there was ice on the canoe cover when I awoke. It is not survival,, or revival,, it is better comfort, pure and simple. Flannel sheet, comfy, two pillows (I'm a wuss), two wools, one under one over, a cashmere sweater for a nightshirt,, and the couple of times I slept out, no tent,, a ground cloth, large enough to be under and over. I own several sleeping bags,, mostly 40F and above,, cheap (25$) easy to wash, easy to throw away. they often end up the pad beneath or at home. Ah,, one other thing, depending upon the over night temps,,, bison down socks,, I always take my shoes off. That is where I put wallet, glasses, etc. As years have gone by,, I use less and less of accepted modern sleeping gear. A flannel sheet and one or two wools,,, and two pillows (I am a wuss) That is all you need and it is more comfortable. The limit is,, all sleeping gear must be in a single dry bag,, that includes the cashmere, sometimes an airhorn for the bears and cougars, LED flashlights for reading,, and several (up to 20)paperbacks. The cheap sleeping bag may live in a separate dry bag as a 'just in case'. You go to bed at sunset,, and arise at sunrise,, with reading time if the dark is too long. If sleeping out, no tent, the stars will keep you more than entertained. Canoe trip lengths anything between two weeks and three months.
I totally respect the knowledge and skill of these masters of bushcraft to be able to makeshift a pack from a blanket, however that pack took 15min to build ...and in good weather. In normal circumstances rolling like that is just not practical. Like everything in life there should be a balance between form and function. That woollen blanket pack is a thing of beauty but it's function is not in balance with its form. There is even zen to be found in bushcraft itself
It took that long because he was taking the time to show each item and comment on it. If you were just handling business without having to explain, it would go *much* faster
interesting video for sure and both knowledgeable. it seems tho that while mors is survival savy, there is also a penchant for going backwards against modern technology. Why not throw on an arcterx 80 lite pack, a one person msr tent and whisper lite stove and be done with it. a down bag and come armed with some of mors tips - best of both worlds. who wants to roll themselves up in one woolen blanket......under what circumstances am I actually going to pre-pack this arrangement? I find some fire starting useful and some tarping skills but the rest appears to harken back to the 1800's rather endlessly. not sure I get that point when I can pack and be far more comfortable and a whole lot drier.....
I just erased a long and elaborated comment but Imma say this- not all of us have ultra super duper cool hightec sleeping bags etc, but we all sure do have a good ol' blanket that we can use :)
Well first off that pack you speak of is 9lbs empty. Alot of modern gear is made to compensate for the fact that 90% of the population has zero survival and bushcraft knowledge. It is gear trying to compensate for lack of knowledge. Also something you might find interesting is the Norwegians have ditched their sleeping bags for the Jerven bag which is basically a canvas tarp/poncho/sleeping bag similar to the old soviet Plash Palatka which are both based on much much earlier pieces of kit. The Jerven bags are being issued to special forces. Part of the point is to reduce weight and for survival single use items are not practical. You have to remember most of the modern gear is made for weekend warriors who don't know anything about anything.
hmmmm ok well i like the community here and not trying to be argumentative. i live on the coast of british columbia.....it rains here 8 months of the year lol. this woolen blanket arrangement from 1859 complete with dudes walmart buckskin jacket would leave you soaked and freezing wet at 2 degrees above zero here inside 30 minutes. which results in death from fucking hypothermia. sorry it does. while i applaude mors et al and his wealth of knowlege lets agree this notion of going backwards in technology is utterly rediculous and dangerous. i fly fish a great deal and sooo therefore i should go back in time to 1919 and use bamboo rods and silk lines......lol. ived used both and they fucking suck. i have an orvis rod, top notch lines and reel. why? because i want reliability, quality and fun on the water. same idea with bushcraft.... i have knowledge of knots, firemaking, local flora and fauna, knot making and so on. that makes me self reliant and comfortable. the other half of the equation is modern gore tex (what a concept) dry waterproof tent and tarp. again not looking to argue just saying to tell me "i cant afford all this gear" give me a break. a used quality backpack costs peanuts. a pack cover costs 10 bucks and your shits dry. 9 pounds......omg its like 4 soup cans in weight to ensure ,y gear is dry.....whatever will i do? im 47, inngreat shape and my 80 litre pack is a feather on my back. sorry it is. not sure where your getting this info but my pack is nowhere near 9 or 10 pounds sorry lol. even if it was im ok with that. what this video does not show is the 2 ginourmous red marks across dudes shoulder after an hour with this thing shouldered up. also doesnt show what happens when a Chinook rolls in (aka alberta warm weather) and the entire mess is fucking soaked wet.......again hypothermia. its great we like to emulate 1850 voyagers in canada and all,l but what again is not mentioned in this video is the mortality rate amoung this group despite their "skills" nor the horrendous discomfort level during that time. sky high. i would ask tho......its mentioned many times "if a plane goes down......." these skills might save you. ok fair enough some might maybe. explain to me the last time a commercial airliner let you aboard with carry on bags in 2018 with: ferro firestarting rod......a knife......50'of paracord......lol.. pretty sure if you even survived the crash youd have a shit lot more to worry about than a mors k super shelter lol. please. in closing. these videos while well done and again no ill-will toward anyone, are for the most part encouraging the average guy to go out into the bush with items that will bring on hypothermia and one hell of an uncomfortable experience. mors might have be able to pull this off back in the day. ok. and? its not about "money" and "new fangled" equipment. lol. i love the bush and outdoors but gore tex and its precursors were what moon suits from nasa made in the 1960's....some 50 years ago. a large part of this "bushcraft" is a hobby. fair enough. at least admit as much lol. no one is forcing you out the door dressed and carrying gear from 1875 its a CHOICE. fair enough. go forth and have fun with your hobby but please dont tell me its "survival" as mors himself lives in a modern house in hinton or edson alberta both of which I've been to. its a great hobby but a hobby and a "neato" thing for sure but please.........its not " life or death" give me a fucking break here. its a choice. and a fun one i enjoy too! nothing more.
I was disappointed in watching the above video.. As instructors I would think you would include this information. What is the size of the wool blankets you are using?? What kind of wool?? What;s the current cost or price of such a blanket today?? And what is the weight of one or two of these blankets?? Lastly, when you have someone like Moris sitting there making comments why don't you move the mic closer so he can be heard, maybe use a lapel mic??? Interesting video, but leaves something to be desired, considering the expertise of these two gentlemen. Ax
The size of the blanket would depend on the body size it needs to wrap up. Try testing a blanket you own to see what size you would need. As for what kind of wool, pure wool works the best. Cost of the blanket will depend on if it is new, used and where it is purchased. The subject of this video was Kelly's and as such it is his instructional video and Mors is there to add anything he may think necessary.
I will put a spark to this tinder bundel, I have tried out systems like this and yes they work but they are mostly annoying. Let's say you suddenly need an item in that pack, it will take you 20 min to get it and organize the pack again. Any system with a backpack will always be better, and those straps will dig into your shoulders, after a few hours they will hurt like hell. I do use a blanket/tarp/hammock system but I found that to carry it this way only a option and nothing you would prefer. Good video.
.. And, if it rains with any significance, you have wet wool that has lost 40% of its capacity to insulate - yes, still better than synth. or cotton, but I prefer dry wool to wet in any circumstance. I would agree with you 100% that the roll-up pack has the detriments you mention against it compared to the modern pack.
The master instructor sitting behind the student with a big stick. No pressure. Great video as usual. looking forward to more.
Same thought here. Lol.
I was thinking the exact same thing.
🤣😂👍
The value of this is immense. Wow…
Mors Kochanski ❤
As simplistic as most of this information is, the kit and the knowledge to use it is worth it's weight in gold and a large part of the value is because if its simplicity and the rest of the value is in it's ability to keep one alive. Thank you both, Morris and Kelly!
He is enthusiastic about teaching the skill which is a good thing for any person wanting to teach. Good lesson in that he showed proper respect to Mr. Mors Kochanski, which many young people fail to do today.
Really good demo.
Mors looks so happy in the background, it's easy to see that you're a fantastic student and friend. Greetings from Australia.
Recently rewatched many videos
RIP Mores Kochanski
Most excellent! 🙌🏻 underutilized these days.
First, it's great to see you two! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas, and a safe, prosperous and Happy New Year.
I attended a summer camp for many sessions over the years in my youth in Northern Ontario. They taught us to make a bedroll with a lightweight sleeping bag using a rubberized groundsheet for waterproofing, These also held our toiletries and clothes. We used these on our frequent canoe trips, so to check that we had done our rolls the right way, our instructors tossed each of them in the water and let them float around for about 5 minutes or so. This was done a few days before we left camp it ensure that we had dry gear when we departed. Those few days would allow the bedding and gear to dry out should the roll be made incorrectly. Fortunately almost all of us practiced well, and did it right.
Watching you make this blanket pack brought back many fond memories. For that, and the new information, I thank you!
So wholesome with the old master and new master. 😊
Great video with tons of priceless knowledge. It would be an honor to understudy with any of these gentlemen.
Thank you for this valuable info !!
Saw this video many times but this one I realize I will not be able to see Mors again, but It must be nice when you know that people remember you the way I remember him just by watching one of his videos with who I call the successor ...Kelly.
Holy cow, Mors is a treasure trove of tricks and tips...
I appreciate the very useful tips from Mr. Kochanski in addition to the well explained demonstration by Mr. Harlton
Every time I watch this I catch something new Kelly!
And the Harelton Hacienda I built has seen many a night out here on the West Coast so thanks for that little gem.
Thanks Kelly & Mors for another awesome video! Keep up the great work! I really learn a lot from them.
Great video, Kelly. The beauty of bushcraft is simplicity.
The most important part is the knowledge. Thanks for this.
Great video I honestly hate most new gear to heavy or expensive and a great lot of it is junk I cant wait to give this a try my love of wool will never die way to many cold nights. I look forward to seeing that shelter video. Now I need to find a blanket like that and good will is calling my name.
You won't find at good will that is a Hudson Bay 3to400 dollars each the 2 blankets cost more then his whole kit.
you karamat, have my utmost respect. . live long and prosper my friend.....
very efficient and tidy. well done. Instructional stuff for sure.
Nice video. Like the match container modification with the thread
Thanks for a really nice video. The setup looks so simple yet still so functional.
- Martin
Hey Martin, could u please do a video on this aswell and some with wool blankets. Saw u thought of using wool in a hammock.
20:00 into video; Morris is talking about the
“FOOT WRAP”. Check out “ Survival Russia” Lars shows how to do that foot wrap. He also says it’s the best way to keep feet warm & dry.
Great vid! lots of practical information.
That way of rolling the excess string was pretty nice!
Great content. No nonsense practical tips and very good, well rounded, demonstration.
Environment looks as some parts of Sweden in wintertime :)
A side note. I do think Mr. Kochanski has done some work in Sweden way back in the days and that his experience was passed on here from thereon to this day.
Great Instructional video thanks to you both for you time and knowledge.
Great video, thank you so much.
Thank you for the video. Kelly if you make the donkey tape longer, you could tie the ends around your waist for a pack belt. You can either wrap the ends like you did and come behind them and tied; or go up from the bottom, go outwards, and then tie around you.
thanks for the good idea about the match and thread a needle container
Love the last match trick thank you.
Harlton Hacienda video coming soon? Interested to see your modifications to the super shelter and how it is all rolled together in one neat package. Good job thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Merry Christmas.
Awesome so obvious when you see it demonstrated. Thanks.
Thank you very much !! Merry Christmas. Bob
Heisenberg. You've changed man...
But cheers for the fantastic knowledge! I'll have to give this a go.
Great video as usual. I'd love to see one showing the details of using the Finnish foot wraps in lieu of socks.
thanks for another great video
I have the two h.b.c. red blankets that were given to gramma and grampa in 54 for a wedding present, in saskatoon sask.. still nice blankets. Cheers and hugs from bc, discovery islands.
I like his chair seat insulator 👍🏻
excellent packaging !
nice job simpel and easy!
Great lesson...
Hey, I've met Chris Noble a couple of times years ago. He's a cool guy! Just a heads up, if you fold your blanket instead of rolling it will ride way better on your back. I can't remember who I learned it from but it wasn't my idea, its true though.
To see that "sock wrap" that Mors was referring to, look up "How To Use Military Jack Boots Socks Soldier Wraps" and/or "WWII Foot wraps" on TH-cam.
BigFootWalker1776 I’ve heard that they really aid a person in walking greater distances as they strengthen the lower leg in I suppose a similar way as does a lifting belt around the midsection - helping to hold the structure.
Great video! Love the channel! I learn a lot here.
I like this. Is this a Queen size blanket?
I'd use a sled.
This info is priceless
Mors just chillin. Letting the young guy do the labor
Very useful tips but it was difficult to see the loops you were explaining, maybe a small video on how to tie up that blanket again....Thank you
jolly good show , i could follow the method. the para cord wrapping would take a few trys to get it workable. for a complex video you did very well.. thank you
i am kinda jealous! i would move heaven and earth to study under mors!
Thank you
Thank you.
Mr. Harlton, I have heard Mors talk about the two candles substituting for the warmth of two other people, but I have never heard anyone talk about how to do that safely to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Could you demonstrate that? Would the super shelter air flow / air refreshing feature compensate for this? I don’t usually see anyone talking about using candles with a super shelter. Are the candles better for a situation when you don’t have a supper shelter?
Thanks for the time and the generous sharing of knowledge over the years.
A Super Shelter is not air tight. Lori
Excellent every time I watch it. Another question Kelly, What is your leaf bag/bed made from and how big is it?
Nate
No water container? Are you planning to boil snow? Very informative as usual.
funny thing, there is a water container very clearly visible for quite some time. I do not see why the pot with the handle can not serve as a water container in a pitch as it is a container. The whole situation with the makeshift bag makes a makeshift water container very plausible in my eyes. Anyways, it is making the pack that is the subject here I think even if some content is talked about.
Kelly show the canvas rain hoodie/whatever else it's good for
could you please do a short video exemplifying how to actually carry a sawblade on your belt or in a tin can , i found that some saw blades do not have the elasticity to be carried in that manner and i would like to know if there is a specific type of saw blade you you use or if there is a trick to how to carry it around your belt or in a can
+RoSurvival I would like to see that to.
I just bought a sawblade for this reason. After getting it I realized it was pretty shotty quality. I would be willing to bet that a ~30" blade of decent quality would be able to wrap around your waist. The limiting factors are therefore the length, and quality of the blade.
Just my guess though.
Thanks a lot! How big is the blanket 2x2m ?
When Morris leaned forward around 13:30 it looked like he wanted to say something. Am I the only one that waited with baited breath to hear what he’d say?
I have blanket pins about 4”-5” long. Industrial strength safety pins.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
What size are the blankets???
For anyone wondering at 6:25 you can see the points on the blanket. So it looks like a 4 point(double bed) hudson bay blanket.
How do you carry the tarp?
Just checked the price on those queen size wool HB blankets - $400 X2.
Tump lines are simple, and effective. My concern with them is the stress on spinal disks. I don’t think that we have ways of determining the strength of our spinal disks.
My late wife suffered in pain the last few years of her life with two or three collapsed disks. She was slender, it wasn’t a problem of wright. She had never used a tump line or carried anything atop her head.
I know the Voyageurs successfully carried heavy packs with tump lines. I don’t know if they suffered in later life or not. I hope not. The problem, though, is that we don’t know until it’s already too late.
How big are your blankets?!?
I know, they never say.
I have a military wool blanket and its around 225x150cm, and they tend to be around the 60"x90" range. If you ever decide to buy one it should display it's length and width👍
Do you have a saw blade rolled up in the can as well ?
Great video. Pick up something new every time I watch it. Question for Kelly. What footwear are you wearing? They look like moccasins. How do you keep them dry?
Nate
Kelly is probably wearing moccasins. He only wears them when it is freezing.
@@loribreeuwsma Thanls Lori. I've seen him in another video where we kicks off some sort of over shoe to reveal the same type of shoe, so I was curious.
@@journeyman7189 Yes, he wears an overshoe overtop the moccasins when the weather is warmer.
I want that Wool Blanket! Where can I buy it
Amazon has them, but be warned, they are around $700
Where did you find that huge wool blanket?
Hudson Bay company wool blanket, might be a 5 or even 6 point.
How tall is Kelly? Wondering if 4 point blanket would work for me being 5’10”
He says he is 5 ft. 10 in.
How do you keep your blankets from getting wet while trekking through the woods?
The chosen material handles it very well, so getting them a bit wet may not be a problem. Still keep their essential properties well. Also, dry snow, generally speaking, is not wet. Dry snow is your friend.
I tried this out. Didn't work. I am 190 tall so I guess I need a bigger blanket, and that mine was smaller than yours. What are the dimensions of the blanket you use in this video?
I would insist on Adding a quilt and a biviesack and two sleeping pades, Pluse an over tarp. To this bending. Kephart said a sleeping roll should weigh 9 lbs. Over and Out.
Jack Duffy that’s what I have in mine, USGI bivy, a sleeping pad, wool blanket and tarp. Add and subtract as one sees fit.
Saw 1 guy wind fishing line on a bobbin
You two have a father son rapport after so many years. Still Kelly you are grasshopper before the master.
Simple fact......
Wool absorbs approx. 35 % of its own weight in water and takes forever to dry because the individual fibers absorb the water.
Hydrophobic fibers that don't absorb water and insulate much better than wool ( even when wet ) would be a much better choice .
I canoe. This year my canoe trips began in March. Altitudes ranged from 4 to 8 thousand feet. Night time temps as low as mid teens F,, or minus 10 or 12 C,, day time highs were as much as 80F, 26 to 28 C ? Most mornings, including the final morning in mid May, there was ice on the canoe cover when I awoke.
It is not survival,, or revival,, it is better comfort, pure and simple. Flannel sheet, comfy, two pillows (I'm a wuss), two wools, one under one over, a cashmere sweater for a nightshirt,, and the couple of times I slept out, no tent,, a ground cloth, large enough to be under and over. I own several sleeping bags,, mostly 40F and above,, cheap (25$) easy to wash, easy to throw away. they often end up the pad beneath or at home. Ah,, one other thing, depending upon the over night temps,,, bison down socks,, I always take my shoes off. That is where I put wallet, glasses, etc.
As years have gone by,, I use less and less of accepted modern sleeping gear. A flannel sheet and one or two wools,,, and two pillows (I am a wuss) That is all you need and it is more comfortable. The limit is,, all sleeping gear must be in a single dry bag,, that includes the cashmere, sometimes an airhorn for the bears and cougars, LED flashlights for reading,, and several (up to 20)paperbacks. The cheap sleeping bag may live in a separate dry bag as a 'just in case'. You go to bed at sunset,, and arise at sunrise,, with reading time if the dark is too long. If sleeping out, no tent, the stars will keep you more than entertained. Canoe trip lengths anything between two weeks and three months.
So much naaalege!
He looks like outdoor heisenberg.
Also is the dude with the stick sitting on a plastic chair with a giant birdnest as a pillow?
Did Morris teach Cory Lundean?
Cody Lunden did spend some time with Mors Kochanski.
To much work lol
I’ll just use a pack frame lol
I totally respect the knowledge and skill of these masters of bushcraft to be able to makeshift a pack from a blanket, however that pack took 15min to build ...and in good weather. In normal circumstances rolling like that is just not practical. Like everything in life there should be a balance between form and function. That woollen blanket pack is a thing of beauty but it's function is not in balance with its form. There is even zen to be found in bushcraft itself
It took that long because he was taking the time to show each item and comment on it. If you were just handling business without having to explain, it would go *much* faster
interesting video for sure and both knowledgeable. it seems tho that while mors is survival savy, there is also a penchant for going backwards against modern technology. Why not throw on an arcterx 80 lite pack, a one person msr tent and whisper lite stove and be done with it. a down bag and come armed with some of mors tips - best of both worlds. who wants to roll themselves up in one woolen blanket......under what circumstances am I actually going to pre-pack this arrangement? I find some fire starting useful and some tarping skills but the rest appears to harken back to the 1800's rather endlessly. not sure I get that point when I can pack and be far more comfortable and a whole lot drier.....
I just erased a long and elaborated comment but Imma say this- not all of us have ultra super duper cool hightec sleeping bags etc, but we all sure do have a good ol' blanket that we can use :)
Well first off that pack you speak of is 9lbs empty. Alot of modern gear is made to compensate for the fact that 90% of the population has zero survival and bushcraft knowledge. It is gear trying to compensate for lack of knowledge. Also something you might find interesting is the Norwegians have ditched their sleeping bags for the Jerven bag which is basically a canvas tarp/poncho/sleeping bag similar to the old soviet Plash Palatka which are both based on much much earlier pieces of kit. The Jerven bags are being issued to special forces. Part of the point is to reduce weight and for survival single use items are not practical. You have to remember most of the modern gear is made for weekend warriors who don't know anything about anything.
hmmmm ok well i like the community here and not trying to be argumentative. i live on the coast of british columbia.....it rains here 8 months of the year lol. this woolen blanket arrangement from 1859 complete with dudes walmart buckskin jacket would leave you soaked and freezing wet at 2 degrees above zero here inside 30 minutes. which results in death from fucking hypothermia. sorry it does. while i applaude mors et al and his wealth of knowlege lets agree this notion of going backwards in technology is utterly rediculous and dangerous.
i fly fish a great deal and sooo therefore i should go back in time to 1919 and use bamboo rods and silk lines......lol. ived used both and they fucking suck. i have an orvis rod, top notch lines and reel. why? because i want reliability, quality and fun on the water. same idea with bushcraft....
i have knowledge of knots, firemaking, local flora and fauna, knot making and so on. that makes me self reliant and comfortable. the other half of the equation is modern gore tex (what a concept) dry waterproof tent and tarp. again not looking to argue just saying to tell me "i cant afford all this gear" give me a break. a used quality backpack costs peanuts. a pack cover costs 10 bucks and your shits dry. 9 pounds......omg its like 4 soup cans in weight to ensure ,y gear is dry.....whatever will i do? im 47, inngreat shape and my 80 litre pack is a feather on my back. sorry it is. not sure where your getting this info but my pack is nowhere near 9 or 10 pounds sorry lol. even if it was im ok with that.
what this video does not show is the 2 ginourmous red marks across dudes shoulder after an hour with this thing shouldered up. also doesnt show what happens when a Chinook rolls in (aka alberta warm weather) and the entire mess is fucking soaked wet.......again hypothermia. its great we like to emulate 1850 voyagers in canada and all,l but what again is not mentioned in this video is the mortality rate amoung this group despite their "skills" nor the horrendous discomfort level during that time. sky high.
i would ask tho......its mentioned many times "if a plane goes down......." these skills might save you. ok fair enough some might maybe. explain to me the last time a commercial airliner let you aboard with carry on bags in 2018 with: ferro firestarting rod......a knife......50'of paracord......lol.. pretty sure if you even survived the crash youd have a shit lot more to worry about than a mors k super shelter lol. please.
in closing. these videos while well done and again no ill-will toward anyone, are for the most part encouraging the average guy to go out into the bush with items that will bring on hypothermia and one hell of an uncomfortable experience. mors might have be able to pull this off back in the day. ok. and? its not about "money" and "new fangled" equipment. lol. i love the bush and outdoors but gore tex and its precursors were what moon suits from nasa made in the 1960's....some 50 years ago.
a large part of this "bushcraft" is a hobby. fair enough. at least admit as much lol. no one is forcing you out the door dressed and carrying gear from 1875 its a CHOICE. fair enough. go forth and have fun with your hobby but please dont tell me its "survival" as mors himself lives in a modern house in hinton or edson alberta both of which I've been to. its a great hobby but a hobby and a "neato" thing for sure but please.........its not " life or death" give me a fucking break here. its a choice. and a fun one i enjoy too! nothing more.
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I hate to be facetious, but ... Walter White anyone?
Mors obviously didn't like it. If it's not on Roycroft frame then its not approved ^^
No frame- you will shame. I mean.. you wont go far with this setup. Its painful without a frame. Go check wildernessoutfitters for modular packing.
Tomek_PL trap it to a large LC-2 frame.
I was disappointed in watching the above video.. As instructors I would think you would include this information. What is the size of the wool blankets you are using?? What kind of wool?? What;s the current cost or price of such a blanket today?? And what is the weight of one or two of these blankets?? Lastly, when you have someone like Moris sitting there making comments why don't you move the mic closer so he can be heard, maybe use a lapel mic??? Interesting video, but leaves something to be desired, considering the expertise of these two gentlemen. Ax
The size of the blanket would depend on the body size it needs to wrap up. Try testing a blanket you own to see what size you would need. As for what kind of wool, pure wool works the best. Cost of the blanket will depend on if it is new, used and where it is purchased. The subject of this video was Kelly's and as such it is his instructional video and Mors is there to add anything he may think necessary.
The moment when you realize they are using a $700!!!! blanket... 😯😯😯
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I will put a spark to this tinder bundel, I have tried out systems like this and yes they work but they are mostly annoying. Let's say you suddenly need an item in that pack, it will take you 20 min to get it and organize the pack again. Any system with a backpack will always be better, and those straps will dig into your shoulders, after a few hours they will hurt like hell. I do use a blanket/tarp/hammock system but I found that to carry it this way only a option and nothing you would prefer. Good video.
.. And, if it rains with any significance, you have wet wool that has lost 40% of its capacity to insulate - yes, still better than synth. or cotton, but I prefer dry wool to wet in any circumstance. I would agree with you 100% that the roll-up pack has the detriments you mention against it compared to the modern pack.