I've been using Forest Fundamental gear for years now and the quality has only been getting better and better. I've got 3 of their milbank bags stashed away with various kits. Absolutely adore there products a lot of thought has gone into them🥰🥰🥰
I'd like to see you go out in the wild somewhere with the Milbank Bag, a crusader cup and the necklace firestarter. Using those three and nothing else, find items in the wild to start a fire, collect water from a natural source (filter it with the Milbank & purify it in the fire), then sit and enjoy a well earned brew, ideally with a nice view 👍💧🔥☕️ 🌳 🍃
Yer lov the kit nick I've been using that Millbank bag in my local woods in the river for a year or so yer u fill it right up to the top and then when the water gets below the blue line on the bag it should be clean enough and you don't get any sediments from the out side ov the bag mate fantastic the fire starters are cool mite get one obviously I've got some but different
Striking Technique Nick with the Hex rod. Plant your striker and pull back with your rod maybe. Save the Knuckles and you dont run thru and knock your tinder.😊👍cool vid. I have never heard of Forest Fundamentals.😝👊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧Thanks from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🌏🌏🌏🌿🌿🌿🥝🥝🥝
Hello Nick, thank you for the video. Forest Fundamentals now have another Yank as a customer thanks to this video. Already have the items in the cart. Cheers!! Keep up the videos, much better than the old channel.
Would definitely like to see more about finding fat-wood, please! I’m also struggling a bit with processing birch bark so would grateful for any content on that topic.
Love Forest Fundamentals - the little striker is their "Stealth" striker and the kit with the man sized rod (...that came out wrong...) is called the Beast lighting kit. Used mine a few times this year and it's been really consistent, especially considering this years very variable summer weather
Will be looking into a few of their products Nick. Definitely the Millbank bag and either one of the tins of prepackaged fire starters or the Ferro rods
I like to see you using the milldag and purifiering the water afterwards, before attempting to drink the contents. Great demonstration of use of fire lighters as always. I felt as excited as you before you dived into the box of goodies. Just like a child in a candy shop.
hi nick thanks for another great video, forest fundamentals gear is great quality yes there are cheaper versions but if you ever need to start a fire you want confidence in the equipment you are using, i watch all your videos and think they are really informative, as someone else had commented on i would love to see a video on finding fatwood, but to be honest would watch anything you put out cheers
Fantastic video, as usual. Your passion for what youbdo shows through and with these unboxing videos, you're like a kid at Christmas. The striker for that ferrous rod, looked like a multi tool. With a straight edge for striking, maybe cutting, maybe for creating a feather stick, a screwdriver. The notches inside looked like they're for bolts but maybe the fat wood fits inside so you can scrape of shavings? Thanks for sharing 👍
Great unboxing. I have a few bits of Forest Fundamentals kit and am well impressed. Would like to see a vid on the Millbank bag being put through its paces, see just what it can filter out. Top video mate, keep up the good work.
Nice box of goodies. I liked the artisan fire starter because of its size. Having suffered s stroke and with arthritis, the grip in my hands is not what it was so the larger the item the easier it is to hold it firmly. Also I am rather taken with the pink fire plugs. I think I will get a tin of those too.
Good video as always. Just a quick note, if you make the link to forest fundamentals clickable they’ll be able to see how much traffic you send their way. I’m definitely going to check them out right now.
@@NickGoldsmith776 p.s. glad I found your new channel. You taught me much.and your voice is soothing to me. Thank you for teaching a old dog new tricks
Would like to see a good explanation of the Millbank bag and it’s history on why it’s called a Millbank bag. I already know but there is very little information and demonstration on such a simple piece of equipment. The slow match/rope fire starter in-depth use would be nice. Shame the canvas bag doesn’t have a belt loop on so you can use it similarly to a dump bag for tinder foraging. Just my 2c worth. Swampy from Aus.
nice one mate fist time viewer of your channel but i gave u a sub and will be looking at what youve got in the future. also those hex cutouts in the striker i believe would be for tightening small nuts and a bottle open. thx again
That hemp rope starter please Nick... Do you cut the end bit off as an ember .. bury the smouldering end under tinder then take it out ... How do you put out the smouldering end?? Looks a pretty good piece of kit ... Away from my ten bics and stormproof matches and ferro rod and........
I’ve done it with just with my fingers a few times , I have seen people cut off sections also but I believe the official thing to do is retract the burning end to the edge of the casing and stub it out on floor or a hard safe surface eg a rock 🤷♂️recommend the later 😆
They all look Decent Quality Products. The last mini rod video. Hard to get Quality small Necklace ones.👍i do think they needed instructions for the slow match. Not everyone has a cameraman to help us thru brain farts.😂😂😂
I bought a box from the guys at FF recently and used it on my Int Bushcraft Course. I found out the hard way about using stuff left handed. Hahaha! So I just ended up using my knife instead.
Might seem daft to most - but I am strongly left handed. The usual striker for a ferry rod is burred up the wrong way as far as I am concerned! And don’t get me started on sporks! Don’t believe me, try using these things left handed only and let me know how you get on. In fact, any tips on how to cope with stuff that is made the wrong way round for people like me would be gracefully received. Some of us lefties just can not cope with right handed stuff, but like most righties can’t cope with leftie stuff…….ha ha, and then you mentioned it!
Nice box Nick. I bought a millbank bag a while ago. Here in the Netherlands, unfortunately, there are no fresh water streams like the one you used a while ago to show how to filter water. Can you use this bag with dirty ditch water? Of course boil it after filtering.
Is the millbank bag as good as they say it is? Can I filter and boil dirty trench water so it is safe to drink? And if it is possible, can you make a video of it?
I know you've done a Millbank bag video before, but I'd like to see a comparison of that (used with boiling) compared to a popular 'known brand' water filter, a piece of cloth over a mug then boiling, water purification tablets - to see how the look, taste, ease of use and time all differ?
Ok - the real test I feel is longevity May popular filter tend to gunk up or become slow/hard to use with time . This is simple and works on a long time tested level .
Also nick and this is a little challenge ..! If you were out just walking the dog... Carrying a brolly and maybe just let's say a poncho....a d the heavens opened ...what would you make ...because the bushcraft mindset would kick in ...what EDC would you actually have not knives etc ...just walking the dog
Because I often think if I carry a bag with tarp and stuff in it ...just walking the dog through Thetford forest... I look a right tit... But if I had just a few bits of cordage or some jungle knotted rope in a pocket...a goretex coat...and a brolly ...I could still knock up a shelter thanks to teaching from people like you...Neil from green craft etc
Definitely would want to see the millbag being used
Same here.
-Houston, Tx.
Same here!, from Singapore.
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Yes please!
I've been using Forest Fundamental gear for years now and the quality has only been getting better and better. I've got 3 of their milbank bags stashed away with various kits. Absolutely adore there products a lot of thought has gone into them🥰🥰🥰
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I bought the artisan ferro rod and absolutely love the amount of sparks it produces.
The cut outs in the striker are for use as a makeshift spanner!!!!!!
Ok 👌 thanks
The striker cutout with sizes is for holding nuts as you tighten a bolt
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I'd like to see you go out in the wild somewhere with the Milbank Bag, a crusader cup and the necklace firestarter. Using those three and nothing else, find items in the wild to start a fire, collect water from a natural source (filter it with the Milbank & purify it in the fire), then sit and enjoy a well earned brew, ideally with a nice view 👍💧🔥☕️ 🌳 🍃
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Good straightforward vid. Thanks camera team (o: Good gear, too!
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Thanks Barry!!
Yer lov the kit nick I've been using that Millbank bag in my local woods in the river for a year or so yer u fill it right up to the top and then when the water gets below the blue line on the bag it should be clean enough and you don't get any sediments from the out side ov the bag mate fantastic the fire starters are cool mite get one obviously I've got some but different
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Great video, just like a kid in a sweet shop. I was getting excited about what was next aswell. 😁
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Hi Nick , those central notches in the "Striker" may be for various size bolts . I have similar on my striker .🤔
Ah yes 🙌 good shout !
Striking Technique Nick with the Hex rod. Plant your striker and pull back with your rod maybe. Save the Knuckles and you dont run thru and knock your tinder.😊👍cool vid. I have never heard of Forest Fundamentals.😝👊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧Thanks from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🌏🌏🌏🌿🌿🌿🥝🥝🥝
Top advice!
Good tip!
Nice one Royal. I wouldn't have a clue how to use the metal swarf to light a fire. And yeah, tips on finding fat wood would aways be good....
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Good reviews, well presented 👍🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it
Hello Nick, thank you for the video. Forest Fundamentals now have another Yank as a customer thanks to this video. Already have the items in the cart. Cheers!! Keep up the videos, much better than the old channel.
The tin of fatwood shavings is a real gift. Some really nice gear there.
I was impressed with that !
Would definitely like to see more about finding fat-wood, please! I’m also struggling a bit with processing birch bark so would grateful for any content on that topic.
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@@NickGoldsmith776Thank you! The slots on the fire steel striker look like they’re for a hex wrench btw.
Let’s do it Nick
Great video Nick and nice to see the cameraman input!😂
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Love Forest Fundamentals - the little striker is their "Stealth" striker and the kit with the man sized rod (...that came out wrong...) is called the Beast lighting kit. Used mine a few times this year and it's been really consistent, especially considering this years very variable summer weather
Love it 🎉
Will be looking into a few of their products Nick. Definitely the Millbank bag and either one of the tins of prepackaged fire starters or the Ferro rods
Link in description
I like to see you using the milldag and purifiering the water afterwards, before attempting to drink the contents. Great demonstration of use of fire lighters as always. I felt as excited as you before you dived into the box of goodies. Just like a child in a candy shop.
hi nick thanks for another great video, forest fundamentals gear is great quality yes there are cheaper versions but if you ever need to start a fire you want confidence in the equipment you are using, i watch all your videos and think they are really informative, as someone else had commented on i would love to see a video on finding fatwood, but to be honest would watch anything you put out cheers
Fat wood vid 👍 got it 🔥
Good unboxing Nick , will be interesting to see what stands up to everyday uses .
Exactly ! That’s the realest test of all this winter working out in the woods with the chainsaw etc .
Fantastic video, as usual. Your passion for what youbdo shows through and with these unboxing videos, you're like a kid at Christmas.
The striker for that ferrous rod, looked like a multi tool. With a straight edge for striking, maybe cutting, maybe for creating a feather stick, a screwdriver. The notches inside looked like they're for bolts but maybe the fat wood fits inside so you can scrape of shavings?
Thanks for sharing 👍
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Great channel 👏 👍
Thankyou
Great unboxing. I have a few bits of Forest Fundamentals kit and am well impressed. Would like to see a vid on the Millbank bag being put through its paces, see just what it can filter out. Top video mate, keep up the good work.
Ok next bout of filming we will do a review on the bag
Some excellent stuff, Dropped straight to thier website and all well priced👍
The link works then 👍
Nice job on video and Awesome box of goodies !!🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍
👊 Thanks appreciate it
My favorite it the millbank bag, they are next to impossible to find in the US. And online they are only sold from sites that charge in pounds.
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Nice box of goodies.
I liked the artisan fire starter because of its size. Having suffered s stroke and with arthritis, the grip in my hands is not what it was so the larger the item the easier it is to hold it firmly. Also I am rather taken with the pink fire plugs. I think I will get a tin of those too.
Link in description 🤝
Good video as always. Just a quick note, if you make the link to forest fundamentals clickable they’ll be able to see how much traffic you send their way. I’m definitely going to check them out right now.
Great video buddy
Thanks Carl
Top stuff mate
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The holes in the striker are for undoing bolts of varying sizes - I deem.
💪 I concur
Just received my FF Millbank - it’s a no brainier ! Get one.
Superb review as always
Thanks
From your demonstration on another video I have ordered a Splash map. FF products do seem great. I've just had a look on there website
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I'm into EDC gear, so before I go camping, I always make sure my EDC kit is with me. I would like to see more on the necklace phariseum rod
Ok Mark 👌
@@NickGoldsmith776 thank you
@@NickGoldsmith776 p.s. glad I found your new channel. You taught me much.and your voice is soothing to me. Thank you for teaching a old dog new tricks
Well done Nick, and camera guy, more stuff to add to the list!
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Minus some of my singed beard hair lol
@@garethdavies6653 😆🥳
@@garethdavies6653 😂😂need smell-o-vision next time!
@@peterussell3660 not sure I have the kit for that lol
Would like to see a good explanation of the Millbank bag and it’s history on why it’s called a Millbank bag. I already know but there is very little information and demonstration on such a simple piece of equipment. The slow match/rope fire starter in-depth use would be nice. Shame the canvas bag doesn’t have a belt loop on so you can use it similarly to a dump bag for tinder foraging.
Just my 2c worth.
Swampy from Aus.
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@@NickGoldsmith776 Thank you very mutch... have a nice Start of the week.... see you….
Being left handed I have no issues with , except Sissors ! .😂🙂
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nice one mate fist time viewer of your channel but i gave u a sub and will be looking at what youve got in the future. also those hex cutouts in the striker i believe would be for tightening small nuts and a bottle open. thx again
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Nice stuff.
I think so !
Hugs
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The millibag or the hand made pouch would be very welkome in Belgium. Greetings Johan
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That hemp rope starter please Nick... Do you cut the end bit off as an ember
.. bury the smouldering end under tinder then take it out ... How do you put out the smouldering end?? Looks a pretty good piece of kit ... Away from my ten bics and stormproof matches and ferro rod and........
I’ve done it with just with my fingers a few times , I have seen people cut off sections also but I believe the official thing to do is retract the burning end to the edge of the casing and stub it out on floor or a hard safe surface eg a rock 🤷♂️recommend the later 😆
Milbag with the nasty nasty water from the pond, and maybe some lessons for the purification phase ?
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They all look Decent Quality Products. The last mini rod video. Hard to get Quality small Necklace ones.👍i do think they needed instructions for the slow match. Not everyone has a cameraman to help us thru brain farts.😂😂😂
Minus a bit of my beard!
Very true
I bought a box from the guys at FF recently and used it on my Int Bushcraft Course. I found out the hard way about using stuff left handed. Hahaha! So I just ended up using my knife instead.
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Could the lid of the tinder tin, be used as a signal mirror? It looked shiny 👍
Polish it ?
Might seem daft to most
- but I am strongly left handed. The usual striker for a ferry rod is burred up the wrong way as far as I am concerned! And don’t get me started on sporks! Don’t believe me, try using these things left handed only and let me know how you get on. In fact, any tips on how to cope with stuff that is made the wrong way round for people like me would be gracefully received. Some of us lefties just can not cope with right handed stuff, but like most righties can’t cope with leftie stuff…….ha ha, and then you mentioned it!
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Nice box Nick.
I bought a millbank bag a while ago. Here in the Netherlands, unfortunately, there are no fresh water streams like the one you used a while ago to show how to filter water.
Can you use this bag with dirty ditch water? Of course boil it after filtering.
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Is the millbank bag as good as they say it is? Can I filter and boil dirty trench water so it is safe to drink?
And if it is possible, can you make a video of it?
@@bacon-outdoor The British military have been using it for years in jungles of Brunei - Belieze and the world over 🤷♂️
If they filter the water there with the millbank bag then ditch water in the Netherlands is certainly drinkable😂😂
I know you've done a Millbank bag video before, but I'd like to see a comparison of that (used with boiling) compared to a popular 'known brand' water filter, a piece of cloth over a mug then boiling, water purification tablets - to see how the look, taste, ease of use and time all differ?
Ok - the real test I feel is longevity May popular filter tend to gunk up or become slow/hard to use with time .
This is simple and works on a long time tested level .
Also nick and this is a little challenge ..! If you were out just walking the dog... Carrying a brolly and maybe just let's say a poncho....a d the heavens opened ...what would you make ...because the bushcraft mindset would kick in ...what EDC would you actually have not knives etc ...just walking the dog
Because I often think if I carry a bag with tarp and stuff in it ...just walking the dog through Thetford forest... I look a right tit... But if I had just a few bits of cordage or some jungle knotted rope in a pocket...a goretex coat...and a brolly ...I could still knock up a shelter thanks to teaching from people like you...Neil from green craft etc
I feel a film coming on @nick! Lol
It would be fore nuts and bolts in that fire striker thingy 🤔
Think so !
The water purification is interesting, but why can't you go straight to boil instead of the bag step?
My last bag lasted 21 years
Strong 💪
Yes Please on fat wood Nick
In the pipeline!
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i would like to see you filter filthy beck water and boil and drink it .thanks for the shows bud and keep up the good work
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Great video, with a bit better aim you'll get that camera man next time......
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Harsh! Lol
Not gonna lie, I really want to see you set that whole tin of metal shavings on fire...
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tin for making tinder cloth
Indeedy