Solo Survival- How to Survive Alone in the Desert (Sonoran Desert)- Part One

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  • @andrew_owens7680
    @andrew_owens7680 6 ปีที่แล้ว +727

    Day 17: I've built a bessemer furnace and I'm manufacturing steel i-beams. That along with my plate glass made from local sand and I can complete my Mies van der Rohe style home. This clock tower provides some shade from the elements and I can sit out the hottest part of the day in this home theater.
    Day 20: The raised floor in my server room is complete. The racks are made of coyote bones and I made silicone for the solid state components from river sand. The hardest part was making insulation from gila monster skin.
    Day 25: Now my maglev train is almost complete. I'll be able to travel back and forth to the watering hold at speeds of over 180 mph.

  • @michaelcollins237
    @michaelcollins237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    In my life,I spent years hiking and appreciating The Sonoran and every desert with beauty,I am 74 and live in a cloudy,rainy part of USA.My health has trapped me.
    Pay attention to this kid......he is living a dream.Wish I could go there NOW.

  • @The_Burning_Sensation
    @The_Burning_Sensation 6 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    "My first step is to get out of this area. I need to find someplace out of the sun, with access to water, like a Holiday Inn or, in a worst case scenario, a Best Western".

  • @darrel4727
    @darrel4727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1428

    Anybody else try pinching themselves after he said it was a good way to check for dehydration?

  • @maxlife9721
    @maxlife9721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +982

    DUDE....ARE YOU JOKING WITH NO SHOES?

  • @jonasoesterle2639
    @jonasoesterle2639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    I like how you show how you do everything and don’t add unnecessary drama

  • @kingtaj
    @kingtaj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    This is amazing. It makes me want to put down my iPad, drive until there are no lights, and become a human.

  • @briansmobile1
    @briansmobile1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    1:54 "This isn't rocket science.."
    No. It is rock it science.

  • @Rattlerjake1
    @Rattlerjake1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Just ran across this video, brought back memories of my time in Special Forces (SF). I was a desert survival and mounted ops instructor in SF and spent countless hours in the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts (in the '80s and '90s), as well as the Middle East, Africa, and South America. I have eaten many pack rats, mesquite beans, mormon tea, and lizards and snakes. The only time I ever eat prickly pear pads is when they are young (before the thorns) and can be boiled -- they taste similar to green beans.

  • @delano62
    @delano62 6 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    Survival skill #1
    Always carry a small Bic lighter.

  • @ProdiJoee
    @ProdiJoee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    This man has 99s in all of his real life runescape skills

  • @ysf-psfx
    @ysf-psfx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +490

    7:40 how to die of smoke inhalation alone in the desert.
    I'm kidding. You're a badass.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures
    @ChadZuberAdventures 6 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    I can't believe how easy you made that fire! Great job!

  • @derekwilliams1066
    @derekwilliams1066 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I used to live in Tucson. NO WAY I would go out into the desert without shoes on. Too many scorpions, jumping cholla, prickly pear, etc. Nearly every plant there has spines on it. You made this look easy. Thank you for your risks and knowledge in putting together this video.

  • @FishHeadBiologist
    @FishHeadBiologist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I like how this guy gives the basics for anyone not skilled to make discussions that could save their life..

  • @AlexIr99
    @AlexIr99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +415

    "Meat's meat"
    Famous cannibal words

  • @elisamilan
    @elisamilan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is so crazy cool! I have lived in the Sonoran desert my entire life and have always wondered how in the world people lives out here earlier on. Now I see how things started out! Thank you for making this video! You're doing some amazing stuff!

  • @dudester873
    @dudester873 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This is one of the best basic survival videos I have seen on youtube ...
    ... from starting a fire in a rock shelter to trapping a rodent -- all while barefoot.
    Hats off to Tom McElroy!

  • @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys
    @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys 6 ปีที่แล้ว +611

    You have made all these other survivalists look like they were camping at the Mall downtown. I have lived in the desert areas of Arizona most of my life and I am very impressed with what you have done and bare footed on top of everything else. I can't imagine how you can do these things and just not having a hat scares me to death and I wouldn't consider going out in the desert without proper boots and clothing. I can't tell you how impressed I am and thanks for all your hard work and putting your life on the line for this great video.

    • @beiceth
      @beiceth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What does he do when he wants a woman

    • @thisisameme686
      @thisisameme686 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I can't survive even with an automatic gun so im dead surviving

    • @jamesmarriott1130
      @jamesmarriott1130 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rickarama Trama Was

    • @mon573r6
      @mon573r6 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rickarama Trama agreed. He wasnt messing around. Good stuff to know..

    • @ysf-psfx
      @ysf-psfx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      So, it all looked great, but there's literally no evidence that this is any more real than any of the television shows out there. He could be driving around in a Land Rover out there for all we know.

  • @dhh488
    @dhh488 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I remember starting a fire this way as a kid, you get a kind of rush from this. There's something about it that is deeply satisfying and comforting, even in the safety of your backyard in a medium sized town in the midwest where I grew up. I'm sure many people can relate. Thanks for the video.

  • @americanoutcast9716
    @americanoutcast9716 7 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    using the raw clay as a container to boil water was badass. I discovered this channel an hour ago and Its certainly binge watch material.

    • @jermeyjordan6918
      @jermeyjordan6918 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      dylan fortini I discovered this in 2017

    • @Pokemon4WoT
      @Pokemon4WoT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same. TH-cam has some great material barboach

    • @blackbutterflybreezy7083
      @blackbutterflybreezy7083 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😏I totally agree with you..

    • @marcustremper131
      @marcustremper131 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dice

    • @fullmoon7192
      @fullmoon7192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Goodness for people such as yourself who don't believe that carrot, lettuce, potatoes, and all kind of other food (chicken, roast beef, pork chops etc...) come from grocery store Lol...

  • @24barron
    @24barron 6 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    This is the realist survivalist video I've seen on youtube. Well done man, keep it up.

  • @johnnyllooddte3415
    @johnnyllooddte3415 6 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    step ONE... leave desert..
    step 2.. dont end up in the desert
    step 3.. dont get drunk with a bunch of old high school buddies who love pranks within 100 miles of a desert

  • @MacPro8CoreMan
    @MacPro8CoreMan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've lived in the Sonoran Desert for 35 years. I thought I had decent skills if I need them, but you came up with some great ideas. Great video about one of the most beautiful places in the world!

  • @iMiddNight
    @iMiddNight 6 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    22:40 the best thing in the desert is observing the stars in the middle of the night.

    • @Indra.artist
      @Indra.artist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      while trippen

    • @tiarnan76
      @tiarnan76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      flat earth...and the dome spinning around...the pole star staying exactly 100% fixed...never moving...

    • @fullmoon7192
      @fullmoon7192 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ... and don't forget about *counting clouds*, one of the most important activities when you're lost in the desert...
      Just kidding Lol... ♥❀(~‿~)❀♥

    • @faithingod9554
      @faithingod9554 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      🌟 🌟 🌙

    • @dwaynepresley6778
      @dwaynepresley6778 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, he took that from an Avicii video

  • @naturesfriend812
    @naturesfriend812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Rattlers? Slithering into the rocks to your cave entrance. I have lived in desert for 50 years. Mojave rattlers and diamond backs and scorpions, etc. have been constantly around me and I tend to walk with boots and snake guards. Thanks for you video. Gives us something to talk about..

  • @barbaramorton-winters9462
    @barbaramorton-winters9462 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This was so interesting. I can't believe how knowledgeable he is.

  • @foreignuser_
    @foreignuser_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i've seen a lot of firemaking in videos like this and you had one of the best most down to earth universal advice and footage i have seen

  • @carpespasm
    @carpespasm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    Came across this video more or less at random. I expected it to be some loudmouth "HAY YOU GUYS I'M DUDEMAN FYCKYEAHGUY" survival school thing. Instead it's a calmly spoken unembellished walkthrough of what you're doing with as muc explanation as possible. Good on ya.

    • @EvilNeonETC
      @EvilNeonETC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Too much hype and you'll scare even the cactus away :P

  • @arizonafishing9140
    @arizonafishing9140 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    wow, I live in the Sonoran desert (phoenix).Thanks for the tips. Your amazing

  • @charlieredeemed
    @charlieredeemed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    That fire pit will keep scorpions 🦂 away, too

  • @simzocker
    @simzocker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    Here is my guide guys:
    Step 1: Lay down
    Step 2: Assume fetal position
    Step 3: Regret the choices that led you here
    Step 4: Cry deeply

    • @grahamlopez6202
      @grahamlopez6202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Can I substitute crying with sobbing?

    • @alvinwe8396
      @alvinwe8396 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Lie down
      Try not to cry
      Cry alot

    • @AlfredD8
      @AlfredD8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      You may not get water to replace those tears, not a good idea either...smh

    • @babybeenboi702
      @babybeenboi702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      10 out of 10 would recommend 👍🏻

    • @aaqilian5.085
      @aaqilian5.085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And another weak link in the gene pool would be gone. No big deal

  • @JasperLeroux
    @JasperLeroux 6 ปีที่แล้ว +433

    If I were stuck in the AZ desert, which is a possibility for me, without shoes, my first task would be making sandals.

    • @johnkeatts9074
      @johnkeatts9074 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Sounds easy

    • @rattrapsupervisor4886
      @rattrapsupervisor4886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      pansy

    • @blairbushproject
      @blairbushproject 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Freakazoid yucca sandals are the way to go.

    • @rsmith155
      @rsmith155 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You need to toughen up those lady feet bro

    • @TheTimRizzle
      @TheTimRizzle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      thats a ton of wasted calories and time wasted finding things more important, like water.

  • @TurboWilhelm
    @TurboWilhelm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    when and where ever you re in a situation like this , you will be thanksful to yourself to show that toturial and remember the most of it

  • @joycegavord6853
    @joycegavord6853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    We all need to learn stuff like this for survival. The way the world is going.

  • @callahancovington4278
    @callahancovington4278 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    4:20, so many huge holes in that thing that snakes and scorpions can get into!

  • @mmuussee100
    @mmuussee100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    always magical watching survival guys making fire

  • @Nastyfinger1444
    @Nastyfinger1444 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    This dude has definitely gone his own way. Have to admire him.

  • @sashbro9118
    @sashbro9118 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3954

    When your wife kicks you out

    • @darkgreninja8349
      @darkgreninja8349 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lmao

    • @user356x84c
      @user356x84c 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      LOL xD

    • @samantasmith1762
      @samantasmith1762 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lolol

    • @TheOne-ec9ku
      @TheOne-ec9ku 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      This joke has so many possibilities. Somebody please make a parody video.

    • @jquest43
      @jquest43 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Sashbro better a cave then a palace with a contentious wife.- proverbs

  • @NemanorTheAlmighty
    @NemanorTheAlmighty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe that mouse trap worked, not even les stroud or bear grills was ever able to get one of those traps to work far as I know, well done

  • @Jackydubs
    @Jackydubs 7 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    If I was ever in a apocalypse I would want him by my side

    • @packwarden
      @packwarden 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know

    • @brownhippy
      @brownhippy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      why he would eventually eat you once he can't find anyhing edible

    • @gamersdream8445
      @gamersdream8445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same I would want him to

    • @dzmitrydubinin5888
      @dzmitrydubinin5888 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, this is what he says at 36:11 : "Once you get over the fact of what you are eating - meat's meat, all tastes the same..." :)

    • @Funny_Bone37
      @Funny_Bone37 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jack Watson lol

  • @crocheting1
    @crocheting1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in biking distance from there. I'm originally from FL so this environment is still strange to me. I have done SAR all my life and love learning the secrets of the desert. Thank you!

  • @aaglad8604
    @aaglad8604 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like the fact of u dont do the : this is the best and only way / my way attitude. As there is many ways to do something or more than one way. U supply the basics and thats the right way. Thank u for ur videos.

  • @rich3371
    @rich3371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    At first I thought there's no way you're going to able to stay in that cave with that fire & all that smoke, but it worked out just fine

  • @HammerofThor00
    @HammerofThor00 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Of all of the survival shows including Bear Grylls and Survivorman, your show really seems the most sensible and real. Also some really great skills Ive never seen done! Thanks for posting!

  • @davidsalcedo2291
    @davidsalcedo2291 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    guy i so appreciate your skills. it's great how you just make factual statements, no bs just straight talk

  • @r3dfella
    @r3dfella 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not only does he do all the survival stuff, but also get some great, well composed shots as well. Well done!

  • @alanfranklin8301
    @alanfranklin8301 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Just discovered your channel.
    Love this! You're an extremely intelligent guy and very informative. Best survival channel by far!

  • @stevenrogers7917
    @stevenrogers7917 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are the most enjoyable that I have seen I believe it's better than any survivor man or solo show On any channel. There is just something about the way you communicate That makes it easy to learn from your experiences Thank you and I look forward to each and every one of your new shows

  • @smeatknight
    @smeatknight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude that fire building was weird. After having blown a thousand fires myself you can tell when that flame is about to burst. It kept faking you out and I've never seen that happen. Awesome job though! I was impressed with how quick you had that coal going with the hand drill.

  • @survivalbeast97
    @survivalbeast97 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This dude is my favorite informative survival teacher, I love the way he does these videos

  • @w4do
    @w4do 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how didactic you are when teaching how to make a basket. Will show my kids!

  • @TheOtherSteel
    @TheOtherSteel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When you were getting the flames going, I kept expecting your bangs to catch on fire.

  • @johngaljaardt
    @johngaljaardt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dude I was going to change channel 27 times but I just had to see the end. Awesome, I learned a lot. Thank you.

  • @toddleroux4745
    @toddleroux4745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely amazing. I was so stressed just watching the poor bastard. What an education: this video. In fact, that is what it taught me if I were stranded in the desert: I'm dead.

  • @thePhoenixface
    @thePhoenixface 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never before has basket weaving been so badass. Congrats.

  • @JT-wb6fr
    @JT-wb6fr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I really like how much you explain everything as you do it.

  • @richardtallent8175
    @richardtallent8175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, much appreciated! I grew up in Tucson Arizona. I remember my late grandmother used to make jam out of the fruits from prickly pear cactus. Thank you.

  • @markbir7979
    @markbir7979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You would do great on the Alone series! What patience & great attitude you have!

  • @JackSquat1
    @JackSquat1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was actually in a very similar situation in Arizona... I found a small cave and sealed it up with rocks... When the first night came, I still had many mice make their way in through the small gaps of the rocks. Thankfully I had a very small tent that I put inside the small cave the next night, and that helped tremendously. But there were still mice all around inside the cave and could hear trying to eat their way into the tent at night. So I went into town and got about 12 mouse traps that I scattered all around the vicinity of the cave up to 50 feet away, and this worked wonders. I ended up catching about 24 of them, and each time promptly burned the carcasses so there wouldn't be dead animal smell near where I was.

  • @madeinjapanoverland1843
    @madeinjapanoverland1843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Impressive fire building in a real situation! Love it!

  • @jansveen
    @jansveen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for making your films. really nice. and you are the only true survivalist I have seen on youtube. to survive in the desert takes great skills, and it seems like you got what it takes.

  • @Seandoggx811
    @Seandoggx811 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is one of the best videos ive seen. Your straight out there with a small knife making things happen. Great knowledge. Thanks !!!!

  • @brianfuller5868
    @brianfuller5868 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    1)mental attitude 2) shelter 3) water 4)first aid 5) signalling 6) fire. Good video. It is necessary to have at least I gallon of water daily simply to survive.

  • @TAOutdoors
    @TAOutdoors 7 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    Finally dude! I've been eagerly waiting your next upload

    • @calebbrown9171
      @calebbrown9171 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yeah me to

    • @danielbarrow99
      @danielbarrow99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love your content TA =))

    • @antdx316
      @antdx316 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My life is so sheltered. I could never survive like this. The insects will freak me out.

    • @electricimpact9322
      @electricimpact9322 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TA I watch your videos.

    • @squaretrianglez
      @squaretrianglez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anthony Abelardo insects are tasty. fry em and the crunchy feeling you get is awesome. Try it all your fear will disappear

  • @AllEyezOnMeTMC
    @AllEyezOnMeTMC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips and advice. Not sure I could eat the rat, but ya never know what you'll eat in survival mode. At least I know what to do. Thank you!

  • @y33t23
    @y33t23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    14:28 Little bits of *_oil_* ?
    The US is now invading the barrel cactus.

    • @fridderscapepkz
      @fridderscapepkz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      this deserves more credit

    • @vanzz4763
      @vanzz4763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mei Grafd Vodder underrated comment

    • @busybythecreek701
      @busybythecreek701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That was honestly funny as hell

  • @AbandonedMines11
    @AbandonedMines11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    There are tons of abandoned mines out in the desert. I would just go to an abandoned mine and take it from there.

  • @rezaamanat3259
    @rezaamanat3259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man! You're so good at this it seems like the real challenge is to make surviving in the desert look hard. Hats off to you. Keep up the good work

  • @zeta970
    @zeta970 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Prickly pear fruit is pretty good too, if you are in the right season. They look (inside) and taste kinda like pomegranate

  • @danpt2000
    @danpt2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    No shoes, no canteen. You are more badass than Bear Grylls.

    • @thormatt2963
      @thormatt2963 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Bear Grylls is a p%^^& compared to this guy. This guy doesn't have a crew and catered meals nearby.

    • @SantaClaus-kk8zr
      @SantaClaus-kk8zr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's because he's not faking it.

    • @NANA4bacon
      @NANA4bacon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bear Gylls is a phony

    • @audible67
      @audible67 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bear Grylls is a phony.

    • @fullmoon7192
      @fullmoon7192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Re: "No shoes, no canteen".
      You forgot to mention: "No toilet and that flash lever thing on the side of the water tank. Lol..."
      How could you take a shit without those handy - dandy devices ???
      Come on people... Get your shit together and go back to the basics... Will ya... Lol...
      Good Luck in surviving the next *mega earthquake* on the West Coast of North American Continent.
      P.S. Come and see me if you need any help or just common sense simple piece of advice Lol...

  • @myfrequencies1912
    @myfrequencies1912 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never really been bitten by the bushcrafting bug even though I do live in a self built off grid hideout in the local forest - But I can totally see the appeal of this kind of stuff. Humanity is missing so much connection to the planet & to our true nature. Doing this type of stuff must feel amazing, even watching it on youtube from the comfort of a house is pretty therapeutic.
    Amazing that this guy has no shoes & no canteen & is just hanging out in the desert for several days like that!

  • @98AoNeko
    @98AoNeko 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just found this treasure, sir, you're amazing
    quality content on point

  • @patrickcollins6555
    @patrickcollins6555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Why not get extra sleep during the hot parts of the day when no fire is needed?

    • @survivortechharold6575
      @survivortechharold6575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      that is the smartest thing to do to get rest while avoiding heat stroke. Did you even see him sweat? hmm, interesting.

  • @MilkQuackBaby
    @MilkQuackBaby 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    7:50 now that's what I like to call primitive hot boxing lol

  • @Mrfiufaufou
    @Mrfiufaufou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Why I'm here, I live in nordic countries. I still love these though, "if" scenarios are cool :)

  • @pauldacus4590
    @pauldacus4590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Pretty sure if I was left there with a knife, barefoot, I'd be dead in 5 minutes.

  • @pajaizjasenova7276
    @pajaizjasenova7276 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so tranquil and inspiring. I could watch this whole damn day.

  • @henryssurfshowcase
    @henryssurfshowcase 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been watching a few of your videos, and i really appreciate it, thanks

  • @tripperdonnie
    @tripperdonnie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, great to know about all the edible cacti here in the Sonoran desert.

  • @emelody7849
    @emelody7849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man can hand start a fire faster than I can try and get a light with my lighter

  • @yearginclarke
    @yearginclarke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    About half the time I've had the same problem starting friction fires. Really depends on how dry your tinder is and the size of kindling, and humidity has an effect.

  • @jsavellano2
    @jsavellano2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fascinating!! You are a master. Love watching you. Would have loved to see more footage of you finishing your meal.

  • @maehay4065
    @maehay4065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have never heard of anyone who has eaten a rodent! Good information on the cactus buds for survival tips! I liked the basket weaving. I have never done that before but I would like to learn how to do it. You found a nice cave to sleep in and your fire building technique worked really well. Great job on finding a water source and making the clay desk for holding water into the big hole you dig. I guess maybe you could have used a flat rock to help you dig out the water holes or let's say that's what I would have tried to do it with but your hands must be tuffer than mine! Thank you for sharing these tips on how to survive in the desert.👍

  • @maraanthoniesse
    @maraanthoniesse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    1:54
    nobody :
    Me outloud, in the middle of the night, in my bed : Hahah 'ROCK'et science!

  • @mumpygumboo8554
    @mumpygumboo8554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Thanks a bundle for uploading this. Really, really interesting. You get a snapshot of human civilization development by watching this, in essence: all the skills needed, weaving, pottery, fire lighting, digging wells, hunting, foraging. Wow.
    And, to compare this to the reality t.v. shows with so-called survival experts, who basically rush through everything and don't take time to do things which take much time to get ahead, nor know enough about local plants and their uses. It goes to show that a calm, calculated approach works best.

  • @WinslowSmith96
    @WinslowSmith96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can't believe how easily you got that fire burning. Well done, mate!

    • @ulalaFrugilega
      @ulalaFrugilega 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I came here from a vid with a dude showing 14 ways to make fires without matches or lighter, and he had this to say on the spindle-method: if you get everything just right - the plank, its hole, the spindle and the material to start the spark in, it goes surprisingly fast. If you don't, it just won't. Said he spent two whole weeks trying, and in the end it went on so fast and well, he burned a hole in the carpet.
      Still I was absolutely amazed by this here guy.

  • @creamlord8257
    @creamlord8257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm watching this and your part 2 guide for a school project, love how concise yet informative these videos are. Major help! Great knowledge I hope I'll never have to use🙃

  • @redpilledcanadian532
    @redpilledcanadian532 6 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Why do you not wear shoes? If you damage a foot you're screwed

    • @levitatingoctahedron922
      @levitatingoctahedron922 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      people have been chasing around animals barefoot since people were a thing

    • @misamisa2677
      @misamisa2677 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The idea is true survival

    • @jorge699686
      @jorge699686 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Red Pilled Canadian cuz hes having fun, not trying to reach a better life!!!lol

    • @stormytrails
      @stormytrails 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Grins! Wearing boots or shoes most certainly cause blisters and skin breakage allowing bacteria into one's body. That makes septicemia, a big time killer. When you have feet that are used to being barefoot, your skin is far thicker and has less nerve endings, and your feet look...ummm, normal? Far safer than wearing shoes. If you've trained your feet.
      Most people don't wear their boots or shoes and travel miles and miles and miles through rough terrain that requires not only forward motion but side to side motion. Only wilderness aficionados that have perfectly sized shoes, panty hose beneath the sock (only one sock) and they know as soon as they feel a hot spot to go cool that hot spot and use moleskin. Barefoot? Is freedom!! Grins!

    • @noemi201196
      @noemi201196 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      True

  • @AttilaPap13
    @AttilaPap13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Might "sound" awkward, but I saw many of these plants in Fallout New Vegas. As I live in Europe, won't see 'em pretty much soon, so I'm happy to see a real picture of them, and see how it's done properly!
    Got yourself a subscriber, not many happen to get it with the first video watched...

  • @caelanbeyer3695
    @caelanbeyer3695 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    imagine how pissed hed be if he lifted up the rock and the animal ran off

  • @fireyourrocketts
    @fireyourrocketts 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the reality of this video blog; meat is meat once you get over the fact of what you eating (a desert rat!!) in any case this shows that there is a way to not die in the desert if one is prepared. I would personally like to be armed with few more utensils than just a knife but I was amazed watching you craft everything out of nothing! I got a collection of some Morav Knives and have always wondering if you can survive in an environment like this with just one. Doubts are answered here. Thank you for this valuable lesson! at the time I watched this, 343 people know apparently a better way to survive without nothing in the desert! - I subscribed!

  • @austinb9460
    @austinb9460 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad you're back man, I subbed a couple months ago when I saw your island survival video and am excited for new content :)

  • @patricianunez4025
    @patricianunez4025 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your TH-cam videos. Awe-some!!!
    Pat from southern Indiana.

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I really hope that if I find myself in a survival situation I have shoes on.

  • @bikereduardherak8590
    @bikereduardherak8590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Praktické video rád sleduju videa o tom jak přežít v přírodě díky Tome za praktické rady které jse můžou někdy hodit 👍👍👍🍀🍀🍀😀hodně štěstí přeje eda🇨🇿👍

  • @WavemDafoe
    @WavemDafoe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    What is young obi wan doing in the desert.

    • @wikfork4870
      @wikfork4870 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's how he learned to survive as old obi wan all those years before luke drew him out

    • @CharlesCarabott
      @CharlesCarabott 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Surviving

    • @jws5984
      @jws5984 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keeping an eye on Luke Skywalker

    • @zuludawn9932
      @zuludawn9932 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      HIDING FROM THE EMPIRE YOU IDIOT....HELLOOO ORDER 66 ANYONE . Just joking

    • @texantom49
      @texantom49 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your mom

  • @g.e.1432
    @g.e.1432 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not only is the "prickly" pear edible, so is the cacti it is growing from, it just has to be cooked, (the cactus, not the pear), the fruit is actually delicious, there are green and red ones.

  • @TheWoodedBeardsman
    @TheWoodedBeardsman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Nice work on this Tom.

  • @gabrielcabralparentebezerr5650
    @gabrielcabralparentebezerr5650 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Congratulations on your skills! The way you present are also very motivational and pedagogical. Thanks for the video. 👏👍