Hey Group, This little trick is something that folks need to know about. Going to ferment some in primitive as a follow-up this month. Medical Update: Vision is horrible due to worsening cataracts... getting a DR checkup mid June along with a referral for cataract surgery that will hopefully happen in July. Working and staying busy, but editing is keeping my stumbling and falling away from the public' view... no one wants to see that. The Patreon is growing! I've several new supporters and a few folks have privately messaged to help the channel along in whatever ways that they can. I feel blessed every morning that I wake and have enough vision to film. I'm working... and it feels great. If you get a chance, check out the links to our semi-sponsors in the vid description. Any purchases made through clicking those links for Titan or Grim directly helps our channel as well as supporting two American Companies that deserve more attention. Hope everyone is well. Enjoy the vid and... Until Next Time, Bob Hansler
Bob Hansler Excellent video man. On a completely different subject...I read your post. Breaks my heart I'm in no position to help your channel out financially. You Certainly deserve it. The Intel you've shared here is invaluable. I won't be broke forever... Pretty sure anyway.. Lol Lastly you will most certainly be in our thoughts and prayers over this way brother. You're entirely too young to have such an issue. May God lay a healing hand upon you and perform His Miracles. Peace be the Journey My Friend. I'll definitely share your video...the least I can do
Bob you are in my prayers! As soon as I return back to work I will definitely become a patron to the channel! I've been off due to health reasons... Crohns & UC. I love the channel... May God Bless & watch over you!
The kind of man I’m always trying to be. Knowledgable, practical, resourceful, and a great companion to his dog and wife. Keep strong Bob. You have my prayers and my views.
The fact that the yucca flower stalk is loaded with edible carbs is good information. You did a good job of stripping the skin off of that stalk given your current disability. Great video Bob. Here's hoping things continue to improve. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge. The cardinal's song in the background is the world's best soundtrack for your video. Until next time....
I am seeing more and more of the Yuccas here in Long Island. I have always thought they looked out of place and ugly except for the short time that they flower. Each video about each different use that you have made has helped me appreciate them more. They're still ugly and out of place, but appreciated ;) Thank Bob.
Yah , bush drinking 🍻😅 I was taught that by an old Mexican back in 91 . I was working on a ranch as a carpenter in th the boot heel of New Mexico and he worked there too. Learned a lot that summer.
@Aless. Lom. He never said anything about him inventing it, or acts like he did. He probably learned it from somebody else, and is sharing it with others. Grow the fuck up.
Came here because of Fallout: NV, stayed because of Bob's delivery. Well spoken and informative, no bluster, no showboating. Class act all the way. I'm glad I stumbled across this channel. Hope your eye condition is improving mate.
Just when you think you're getting to know a plant . . . This video is brilliant. Thank you for creating this and sharing it with the world. Hope all goes well with the doctor's appointments and following surgeries. Looking forward to many more awesome videos from you.
one of the craziest claims i have ever seen, was some one saying that foragers are destroying the environment, while not realizing that animals eat the same plants without any knowledge about the plant they eat, or that foragers take the time to learn each plant they can, and the inner workings of the plants in question
............Bob........even with your temporarily challenged vision you see far more than most people with good eyesight.............that is what makes you a great teacher of outdoor skills and appreciation...............Everytime you stumble and fall is one more opportunity to pull yourself back up on your feet and try a little harder.............We all look forward to each and every video you bring us ....each and every word of wisdom you speak to us...........Please don't become discouraged............We, along with the Good Lord above, are here to lift you up and guide you along the trail with a helping hand.............Be well, my friend...........
That was a encouraging gesture and what a great man that excepted it with gratitude. I am praying for your speedy recovery and relief of those cataracts.
I live in PA. My husband and I moved last year to a farmhouse that dates back to the 1860's, they had 3 huge patches of yucca plants in the side yard. I now know why. Thank You. I have found so many edible things all around the property, most of which I did not know how or why they grew them. Even parts of the yard they just had wild native edibles, doing what they do. Garlic, trumpet vines, different mints and so much more. I know things were tough back then and that they grew most of their food, but it still amazes me. Everyday I find something new they used in some way. Even the creek is full of fish and wildlife. I think the family that founded this place had the right idea, because I love it here.
as a bonus; yucca are nearly unkillable. They will also grow back if you leave any of the root in the ground.And i mean so much as a half inch of the tuberous root. i had to relocate yucca that was beginning to block the entrance to my shed. i moved everything i found including all of the root i found. but some small bits escaped. so now the patch in front of my shed is back in more number than before though so far not as tall and large. I'm going to have to do the whole removal project again.And if i miss any root at all it will happen yet again. The yucca is probably going to win this battle.
@@7volcast sorry I am quite late to respond. Some of my favorite knives have come from my own shop of course. But my favorite still is from other incredibly talented artists. Go to a craft show and you're pretty much garunteed to find a knife maker or two. But for those who can't afford a custom knife, there are good budget options out there that are made of known steels. For example, go to any sporting goods stores or lots of online retailers and it will say "made from stainless steel" or "high carbon steel blade." Problem is, you have no idea what that knife is made of. Subsequently you are limiting yourself to mystery knives. If you are buying a knife steel selection should be top priority. I am no metallurgical engineer, but I have learned alot. Never buy a 440 or even 440C steel. You can find some steels out there that can't even compare to mass produced knives. Some of my favorite steels are S30V, NitroV CPM3V or 4V etc. These are expensive however because of the difficulty heat treating them. They don't just require an oil quench and simple tempering, they require a quench between aluminum plates with air being blown at them. Then the tempering process requires cryogenic treatment, so a bath in dry ice, acetone and liquid nitrogen (or something similar). So alot more money for the steel. If you are looking for some good brands that are reasonably priced, check out CRKT knives, which they make usually out of AUS6 or 8 which isn't anything special but better than anything you will find in a store. If you have a bit more to spend and want a good large knife made from known steel, I would recommend the Autine Leuku. I don't have one myself but I have seen it do some crazy shit like push cutting a birch tree in half with proper technique. But as a knife maker I do say find a good bladesmith and see what it costs to get one custom ordered or buy a prefab. Also, my biggest pet peeve with knives is the bevel. I hate secondary V edges. Which 90% of all knives come with. This is done because on lower quality steels it is the best possible edge because it doesn't dull as much as say, a true Scandinavian grind, a full flat or a convex bevel. I personally make my knives with a Scandi grind, then turn it into a scandivex on the stone. This is a great balance between a knife you could use for delicate tasks like carving tools or processing game/food and a brute of a knife you can use to process wood for making fires. And one last thing, if you are a knife connoisseur please check out the Milanika Puuko knives. They are by far my favorite style of knife available on the market, costing a small fortune each!
Brilliant Bob. Thanks for this. I have a huge yucca in my garden and have tried the flowers after seeing your vids. Very good. Also making ropes and soap with the leaves.
Always impressed with your knowledge and advice, Bob. Would love to see a video about any natural fermenting or food preservation techniques you know about. Keep up the great work and best of health to you.
I’ve lived in Southern California for about 10 years now, and these things are everywhere. For some reason Ive never thought of Yuccas as anything other than natural needle & thread. Learn something new every day
From what I’ve learned about the yucca plant from watching your videos is that it’s a very useful plant in many ways. Years ago I had yucca plants as a garden arrangement but I never knew how eatable it was. Thanks for all the knowledge that you share my wife and I really enjoy it. Take care and see you again soon.
hey bob and shawna. u two are amazing i recently started watching and came across ur medical story. i am amazed at how strong u both are and u both are such an insperation. and bob the fact that u never gave up and are back out there teaching and living ur life to the fullest is awsome words cant describe how incredible u are. i love ur videos and learning from u is crazy i plan on passing on some education u give to my son once he is old enough. continue to keep ur heads up and ill be watching for more updates. love u guys. stay strong. 💜
Hey Bob, stumbled upon your channel yesterday, actually it was a video you did jointly with your daughter. I subbed both channels, I live in a rainforest so our climates and resources are very different, always great to see what others are doing under different circumstances. Thanks for your efforts in the videos, your daughter's too though I did not post on her latest video since it is 7 months old and I wasn't sure she would check the comments, but both of you have provided great insight to the resources available to your neck of the woods. I noticed in your comment on this video you made mention of a possible eye surgery in July. As it is the end of July now I hope you are sitting back reasonably comfortably and recovering well from said surgery. I will be keeping you in my prayers my friend, take care, God Bless, and thanks again.
There’s natural sweet and there’s American sweet. American sweet is cake frosting, Natural sweet is more slightly sweet like watermelon. And Bob makes that clear, love it
Ya know, the funny thing is that I don't live even a few states away from a desert, but this is so satisfying not only that you cook these things that come from the desert, but you also prove to show that people can suck it up if they think that it's impossible to survive the desert (at least depending on its conditions)
What I learned: go out into the woods and get “smash drunk” *ONLY* when not in a survival situation. It’s great to see you still going at it. Keep recovering and getting your vision back. I look forward to your videos. Keep it up Edit: Next time I’m in Texas I’ll try this!
I was just about to ask about fermentation of the yucca, then you discussed it in the video. Proof that you consider many possibilities and that's why you're one of the best channels out here.
I always learn from you,but you also have this calming effect on me as I learn. You and your sweet Huck. Found a small yucca plant right on the side of the road here in VA. Wondering if i can transplant it to my yard. Now this would be a perfect plant for diabetics to keep their blood sugar up. Also,a small piece of yucca at the grocery store is outrageous. And I stay in awe about how intricate life is in nature & how the seeds are spread. Everything is there for a reason.
Just got a huge surprise tonight and made my day when i came across the woodbeard dude. Didn't recognize you at first but the hat, shirt and jeans gave you away and made me keep watching his video. Man, that guy can talk. So happy to see you and your better half doing videos again. Hope all is well brother!!
Hi Bob, great videos. My family and I have gathered around the tv to watch all you do. We have enjoyed these thoroughly. One idea, which will be important for outdoors folks, is a 'survival gear review'. Maybe grab some items off the shelf which are touted as survival gear and test them in the brush to see how effective they are. This may save a life in the future as someone may have items touted for survival, but once in practice may find the product less than stellar. Thanks again!
A pollero that helped a cousin crosing the border like two years ago teached my cousin this and other tricks to survive the desert. Thanks to this videos I'm buildig the knowledge to chase the American dream. Thanks compadre.
Hi bob I just wanted to make this comment to tell you how happy I am for you. I've only been a fan for a few days and I saw your medical crisis video. I'm glad you kept your vision but that video taught me a lesson on how we live in such a beautiful world and it only takes one problem to change it. My moms friends cousin has had a bad history with cancer. When she was 6 was the first time she got it and she went through radiation therapy and it worked, she got it again when she was 11 and she went through radiation therapy and it worked, But the third time she got it was when she was 16 and she said I'm done, god has given me a few months on earth as a gift, a gift to make everyday the best and to make wonderful memories for the people that will go through the hardships of life.
Yucca is in the same family as asparagus and Hosta, it seems like most of them got that edable flower stem. Just found your channel half an hour ago. Love it already, love desert plants and love plants in general, specially the ones we can eat and cacti
Besides chewing the stalk for the sugar water, can you also eat it in a survival situation to fill an empty belly with the roughage? Or would that be like eating too much tree cambium in a survival situation and cause... er, um, 'difficulty' the next day?
Ehh. When surviving, a belly full doesn't always count for much. I could be dated with meat, but starving for calories. I'd cook the fibers in boiling water, strain the ruffage and reduce into a syrup.
Man, thank you for sharing this. This is really neat info for me because I live around plenty of yuccas. I found your channel around the time that you found out about your health issue. Just wanted to say that I'm really happy that you're doing well and are still at it. lotsa love
Hey man, I subbed quite a while back but haven't seen many of your videos. I live in Newfoundland so its far from desert but I do find your stuff interesting and can use some parts in my environment. I like the part about the defensive plant characteristics. That is a unique way to look at plant life and I think it shows you have a mind that is in tune with nature. Also, nice knife.
Bob hansler I miss all those CATCH CLEAN & COOK videos!... watching your videos made me want to do outside family activities so I started to do activities with my 3 boys & wife outside aswell they love it can you make more videos of survival eating diff. PLANTS that are edible and maybe more TRAPS and HUNTING aswell would sound cool to watch and learn thnk u Bob hope everything goes or went well with your health
Thank you so much . I grew up chewing on sugarcane in Florida as kids . Fishing and hunting all the time . This looks like a cross between swamp cabbage and sugarcane . Home run! Home run!
I live in Phoenix and previously lived in Sedona but I didn't realize you could use yucca like this. I don't know why I'd ever be stranded in the Sonoran desert with a big knife but good to know.
Coming within the week. Going to gather a few myself. Definitely a refreshing treat Wes... and know that my wife has now taken to listening to your live vids. You left an impression and she enjoys your digital presence. Enjoyed having you out.
I am addicted to your channel binge watching and learning so much dont have everything out in our woods like ya'll but learning if I am in the woods like I always am I am picking up great tips from you thank you and hope all is well with you thinking of you :) take care my friend
Bob..here in northern il. We are jealous of your yucca lol..come here and chill with me well do a video for the good outdoors folk here.♡ you videos man thank you and u ntill next time my friend
Another great video you are the real deal when it comes to the outdoor survival stuff. I have been working in the optical industry for a long time , and I just want to tell you try not to worry to much about your cataract surgery it has really improved greatly in past 15 to 20 years . I know you live in Texas not sure where though , there are some great Ophthalmologists here in the Dallas / Fort worth area that specialize in your procedure just do your research on your doctors that perform your procedure and you should be more than OK, try not to worry about it ...
Very late, it just randomly come up in my recommended. I just moved to Yucca AZ and I got something like these in my front yard but everyone calls them Joshua Trees. Are they the same thing?
Bob you’re the best wilderness/survival channel on TH-cam! Thanks for taking the time out of your days to spread this info too us. Keep on keepin on brother ✌🏼
You can actually cut it up and throw it into a pot of water and brown sugar. Cook for a few hours and you can eat it. The fibers cook down to where you can just eat it. Amazing snack.
Hey Group,
This little trick is something that folks need to know about. Going to ferment some in primitive as a follow-up this month.
Medical Update: Vision is horrible due to worsening cataracts... getting a DR checkup mid June along with a referral for cataract surgery that will hopefully happen in July. Working and staying busy, but editing is keeping my stumbling and falling away from the public' view... no one wants to see that.
The Patreon is growing! I've several new supporters and a few folks have privately messaged to help the channel along in whatever ways that they can. I feel blessed every morning that I wake and have enough vision to film. I'm working... and it feels great.
If you get a chance, check out the links to our semi-sponsors in the vid description. Any purchases made through clicking those links for Titan or Grim directly helps our channel as well as supporting two American Companies that deserve more attention.
Hope everyone is well. Enjoy the vid and...
Until Next Time,
Bob Hansler
Thanks for the update man. Wishing you the best and ill be praying for you.
Bob Hansler God bless you brother. Enjoy all your vids. Hope your eyes get better. Thanks.
Bob Hansler Excellent video man. On a completely different subject...I read your post. Breaks my heart I'm in no position to help your channel out financially. You Certainly deserve it. The Intel you've shared here is invaluable. I won't be broke forever... Pretty sure anyway.. Lol
Lastly you will most certainly be in our thoughts and prayers over this way brother. You're entirely too young to have such an issue. May God lay a healing hand upon you and perform His Miracles. Peace be the Journey My Friend. I'll definitely share your video...the least I can do
Thanks for the love guys.
Bob you are in my prayers! As soon as I return back to work I will definitely become a patron to the channel! I've been off due to health reasons... Crohns & UC. I love the channel... May God Bless & watch over you!
Me: *lives in the middle of germany*
Also me: "Yeah I should probably know how to survive in the desert, I'll need that knowledge one day."
You never know, you could come to New Mexico and get lost.
noxaee I live at like the bottom of Texas and and I’ve never seen snow before in real life only in movies and pictures
@@amarieaguilar5858 its pretty fun unless you drive a car or ride a bike
hey my fellow nazi
@@adventuresofbigdickbret2855 shhh, they mustnt know of our uprising my friend
Always cool to see the various resources available in different environments. Good resource.
From Ontario ~~~ love you both! So different in terms of edibles but so educational! Thanks a ton both of you.
The Wooded Beardsman y'all two guys are awsome.
Ahh look who's here :D
The only thing i hate is people who kill reptiles
Meep
now thet's a knoife.
Best comment
He judt recently got a limited edition knife
Phildepill: oi, Chroist on a boik!
Thats a very sharp knife I want one too
Nah mate that’s a cheese knife lol
The kind of man I’m always trying to be. Knowledgable, practical, resourceful, and a great companion to his dog and wife. Keep strong Bob. You have my prayers and my views.
The fact that the yucca flower stalk is loaded with edible carbs is good information. You did a good job of stripping the skin off of that stalk given your current disability. Great video Bob. Here's hoping things continue to improve. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge. The cardinal's song in the background is the world's best soundtrack for your video. Until next time....
I am seeing more and more of the Yuccas here in Long Island. I have always thought they looked out of place and ugly except for the short time that they flower. Each video about each different use that you have made has helped me appreciate them more. They're still ugly and out of place, but appreciated ;) Thank Bob.
John Di Francisco
Yuccas, in NYC? Crazy.
I see prickly pear too, much seedier and smaller but just as sweet.
Won't that stem only appear in the spring ?
Suffolk county here 🚒
Yucca can also be used for shampoo.
You are a wise teacher. I can hear your reverence for these plants. Respect all living beings, and you have more brethren, right?
Master O'None 🙄
This hack was already patched last update
@@NAT-rd8fl cactus commits grand theft auto*
TWDT Knox reality is often disappointing
Wish I would have read this comment earlier.I just tried it and it no longer works and I got banned.
@Khadesh Singh ikr bro...Damn Graal Admins
TWDT Knox what if u dont find desert sugar cane........lol
Yah , bush drinking 🍻😅
I was taught that by an old Mexican back in 91 . I was working on a ranch as a carpenter in th the boot heel of New Mexico and he worked there too. Learned a lot that summer.
Riverbendlongbows Outdoors could you explain how to make it??
@Aless. Lom. He never said anything about him inventing it, or acts like he did. He probably learned it from somebody else, and is sharing it with others. Grow the fuck up.
@Aless. Lom. holy shit stfu
@Aless. Lom. Azetcs were dumb tribals, same as your dad before he left your mom
@@dorudanieldumitrescu3004 they were actually one of the most advanced civilizations during there time...
It's just like... cold water and sugar, just like fruit juice. Its just like sugar cane.
3:30 the sounds when you eat in minecraft
wait wtf no
That was 1.8 minecraft
sounds nothing like it
Ye
Came here because of Fallout: NV, stayed because of Bob's delivery. Well spoken and informative, no bluster, no showboating. Class act all the way. I'm glad I stumbled across this channel.
Hope your eye condition is improving mate.
Yucca, the 7/11 of the desert.
Yucca
@@adam.ibanez Lol oops thanks for pointing that out, appreciated!
Just when you think you're getting to know a plant . . .
This video is brilliant. Thank you for creating this and sharing it with the world. Hope all goes well with the doctor's appointments and following surgeries. Looking forward to many more awesome videos from you.
one of the craziest claims i have ever seen, was some one saying that foragers are destroying the environment, while not realizing that animals eat the same plants without any knowledge about the plant they eat, or that foragers take the time to learn each plant they can, and the inner workings of the plants in question
Just discovered your channel and my son and I love it. Very family friendly. Thank you for the awesome content.
I live in south Texas and I have a bunch of these around where i live. I'll be sure to try it
I remember yucca being my favorite survival food when I was playing 7 days to die, now I want one in real life!
Thats why i stay in the desert biomes
@@residentflamingo115 same
Mad Deep best game ever!!
The yucca flower turns out it is the National flower of El Salvador. And I never understood why. Now you have showed me why. It’s a wonderful plant.
............Bob........even with your temporarily challenged vision you see far more than most people with good eyesight.............that is what makes you a great teacher of outdoor skills and appreciation...............Everytime you stumble and fall is one more opportunity to pull yourself back up on your feet and try a little harder.............We all look forward to each and every video you bring us ....each and every word of wisdom you speak to us...........Please don't become discouraged............We, along with the Good Lord above, are here to lift you up and guide you along the trail with a helping hand.............Be well, my friend...........
Thank you Greg. Ups and downs. Keeping busy and looking forward to hopefully getting the cataract out. Nose to the grindstone till then.
That was a encouraging gesture and what a great man that excepted it with gratitude. I am praying for your speedy recovery and relief of those cataracts.
I live in PA. My husband and I moved last year to a farmhouse that dates back to the 1860's, they had 3 huge patches of yucca plants in the side yard. I now know why. Thank You. I have found so many edible things all around the property, most of which I did not know how or why they grew them. Even parts of the yard they just had wild native edibles, doing what they do. Garlic, trumpet vines, different mints and so much more. I know things were tough back then and that they grew most of their food, but it still amazes me. Everyday I find something new they used in some way. Even the creek is full of fish and wildlife. I think the family that founded this place had the right idea, because I love it here.
as a bonus; yucca are nearly unkillable. They will also grow back if you leave any of the root in the ground.And i mean so much as a half inch of the tuberous root. i had to relocate yucca that was beginning to block the entrance to my shed. i moved everything i found including all of the root i found. but some small bits escaped. so now the patch in front of my shed is back in more number than before though so far not as tall and large. I'm going to have to do the whole removal project again.And if i miss any root at all it will happen yet again. The yucca is probably going to win this battle.
I'm a Big Fan of that Knife... your pretty cool too .. but that Knife is the Star of the show lol
Yeah that knife is a beauty. Lookin for something similar
Xiros get yourself a BK 9 or BK7
@@7volcast don't do this^
There are better knives out there. Support knife makers and buy an artistic powerhouse of a knife.
rando prior like what? And for how much?
@@7volcast sorry I am quite late to respond. Some of my favorite knives have come from my own shop of course. But my favorite still is from other incredibly talented artists. Go to a craft show and you're pretty much garunteed to find a knife maker or two. But for those who can't afford a custom knife, there are good budget options out there that are made of known steels. For example, go to any sporting goods stores or lots of online retailers and it will say "made from stainless steel" or "high carbon steel blade." Problem is, you have no idea what that knife is made of. Subsequently you are limiting yourself to mystery knives. If you are buying a knife steel selection should be top priority. I am no metallurgical engineer, but I have learned alot. Never buy a 440 or even 440C steel. You can find some steels out there that can't even compare to mass produced knives. Some of my favorite steels are S30V, NitroV CPM3V or 4V etc. These are expensive however because of the difficulty heat treating them. They don't just require an oil quench and simple tempering, they require a quench between aluminum plates with air being blown at them. Then the tempering process requires cryogenic treatment, so a bath in dry ice, acetone and liquid nitrogen (or something similar). So alot more money for the steel. If you are looking for some good brands that are reasonably priced, check out CRKT knives, which they make usually out of AUS6 or 8 which isn't anything special but better than anything you will find in a store. If you have a bit more to spend and want a good large knife made from known steel, I would recommend the Autine Leuku. I don't have one myself but I have seen it do some crazy shit like push cutting a birch tree in half with proper technique. But as a knife maker I do say find a good bladesmith and see what it costs to get one custom ordered or buy a prefab. Also, my biggest pet peeve with knives is the bevel. I hate secondary V edges. Which 90% of all knives come with. This is done because on lower quality steels it is the best possible edge because it doesn't dull as much as say, a true Scandinavian grind, a full flat or a convex bevel. I personally make my knives with a Scandi grind, then turn it into a scandivex on the stone. This is a great balance between a knife you could use for delicate tasks like carving tools or processing game/food and a brute of a knife you can use to process wood for making fires. And one last thing, if you are a knife connoisseur please check out the Milanika Puuko knives. They are by far my favorite style of knife available on the market, costing a small fortune each!
Brilliant Bob. Thanks for this. I have a huge yucca in my garden and have tried the flowers after seeing your vids. Very good. Also making ropes and soap with the leaves.
Love that your channel focused more on knowlegde than gear and equipment. Hope all is well.
Thank you, Bob. Living in AZ and spending as much time as I can in the desert, its always a good thing to know as much as I can.
Always impressed with your knowledge and advice, Bob. Would love to see a video about any natural fermenting or food preservation techniques you know about. Keep up the great work and best of health to you.
I’ve lived in Southern California for about 10 years now, and these things are everywhere. For some reason Ive never thought of Yuccas as anything other than natural needle & thread. Learn something new every day
A lot more to them. Check the other yuccca vids on the channel.
One of the only youtuber's i hit like before even watching because i know it's good!
From what I’ve learned about the yucca plant from watching your videos is that it’s a very useful plant in many ways. Years ago I had yucca plants as a garden arrangement but I never knew how eatable it was.
Thanks for all the knowledge that you share my wife and I really enjoy it. Take care and see you again soon.
This is cool that you know what's safe and not!
10/10 Best Desert survival hacks!
Why are people disliking your video, there is literally no reason to dislike but there are plenty of reasons to like.
Bob, Chris just mentioned you’re going in for a cataract operation again, I wish everything goes well and you’re back on track right away. God speed
I’ve lived in the New Mexico desert before I moved there, knew about the seeds and the soap. Thank you for what you do.
hey bob and shawna. u two are amazing i recently started watching and came across ur medical story. i am amazed at how strong u both are and u both are such an insperation. and bob the fact that u never gave up and are back out there teaching and living ur life to the fullest is awsome words cant describe how incredible u are. i love ur videos and learning from u is crazy i plan on passing on some education u give to my son once he is old enough. continue to keep ur heads up and ill be watching for more updates. love u guys. stay strong. 💜
Hey Bob, stumbled upon your channel yesterday, actually it was a video you did jointly with your daughter. I subbed both channels, I live in a rainforest so our climates and resources are very different, always great to see what others are doing under different circumstances. Thanks for your efforts in the videos, your daughter's too though I did not post on her latest video since it is 7 months old and I wasn't sure she would check the comments, but both of you have provided great insight to the resources available to your neck of the woods.
I noticed in your comment on this video you made mention of a possible eye surgery in July. As it is the end of July now I hope you are sitting back reasonably comfortably and recovering well from said surgery. I will be keeping you in my prayers my friend, take care, God Bless, and thanks again.
Aug 9
Bob Hansler you have my prayers. :-)
Amazing survival! I love this video! Thanks for making it!
There’s natural sweet and there’s American sweet. American sweet is cake frosting, Natural sweet is more slightly sweet like watermelon. And Bob makes that clear, love it
Ya know, the funny thing is that I don't live even a few states away from a desert, but this is so satisfying not only that you cook these things that come from the desert, but you also prove to show that people can suck it up if they think that it's impossible to survive the desert (at least depending on its conditions)
What I learned: go out into the woods and get “smash drunk” *ONLY* when not in a survival situation.
It’s great to see you still going at it. Keep recovering and getting your vision back. I look forward to your videos. Keep it up
Edit: Next time I’m in Texas I’ll try this!
The term for this in Apache is "Cuz". The roasted mash is a treat especially from the agave or century plants. Great video !
I was just about to ask about fermentation of the yucca, then you discussed it in the video. Proof that you consider many possibilities and that's why you're one of the best channels out here.
Getting ready for it. Watching the yuccas for stalks daily now. Going to be an experience.
@@BobHansler Can't wait for it, sounds interesting. Love that you actually reply to comments too, you're one of the best guys on the site.
Don't forget, that yucca alcohol can make a decent ersatz fuel for fires and such.
ersatz alles klar xd
I always learn from you,but you also have this calming effect on me as I learn. You and your sweet Huck. Found a small yucca plant right on the side of the road here in VA. Wondering if i can transplant it to my yard.
Now this would be a perfect plant for diabetics to keep their blood sugar up.
Also,a small piece of yucca at the grocery store is outrageous.
And I stay in awe about how intricate life is in nature & how the seeds are spread. Everything is there for a reason.
Sugar cane plant is easy to find in Malaysia
not in desert tho
@Shannon Jowey even easier in my grandpas plantation
easiest inside your local asian grocery store
Just got a huge surprise tonight and made my day when i came across the woodbeard dude. Didn't recognize you at first but the hat, shirt and jeans gave you away and made me keep watching his video. Man, that guy can talk. So happy to see you and your better half doing videos again. Hope all is well brother!!
Hi Bob, great videos. My family and I have gathered around the tv to watch all you do. We have enjoyed these thoroughly.
One idea, which will be important for outdoors folks, is a 'survival gear review'. Maybe grab some items off the shelf which are touted as survival gear and test them in the brush to see how effective they are. This may save a life in the future as someone may have items touted for survival, but once in practice may find the product less than stellar. Thanks again!
Technique is the real survival tool. A knife makes it alot easier. Cheers from Australia mate.
Banana yucca, beautiful, fallout taught me already
A pollero that helped a cousin crosing the border like two years ago teached my cousin this and other tricks to survive the desert. Thanks to this videos I'm buildig the knowledge to chase the American dream. Thanks compadre.
I just came upon your site. Enjoy learning how to survive in desert. 🌵🐍 .
I hope your eye sight is ok now. Thanks for the education, DeeDee
Hi bob I just wanted to make this comment to tell you how happy I am for you. I've only been a fan for a few days and I saw your medical crisis video. I'm glad you kept your vision but that video taught me a lesson on how we live in such a beautiful world and it only takes one problem to change it. My moms friends cousin has had a bad history with cancer. When she was 6 was the first time she got it and she went through radiation therapy and it worked, she got it again when she was 11 and she went through radiation therapy and it worked, But the third time she got it was when she was 16 and she said I'm done, god has given me a few months on earth as a gift, a gift to make everyday the best and to make wonderful memories for the people that will go through the hardships of life.
2:23 who the hell put Minecraft sounds over this or I'm I just hearing things
*_punching wood intensifies_*
You're hearing things
You probably need to go outside more
Yucca is in the same family as asparagus and Hosta, it seems like most of them got that edable flower stem. Just found your channel half an hour ago. Love it already, love desert plants and love plants in general, specially the ones we can eat and cacti
One thing i surely learned from watching ALL your videos
That's one durable knife
Always good to see a new video from you. I am wishing you the best in your health endeavors, keep us updated.
Besides chewing the stalk for the sugar water, can you also eat it in a survival situation to fill an empty belly with the roughage? Or would that be like eating too much tree cambium in a survival situation and cause... er, um, 'difficulty' the next day?
Ehh. When surviving, a belly full doesn't always count for much. I could be dated with meat, but starving for calories. I'd cook the fibers in boiling water, strain the ruffage and reduce into a syrup.
We got a lot of those out here in the rez(New Mexico) and u can also take the yucca root and turn it into a good source of soap
In pilippines we eat that here and its not hard to fine here cuz its everywhere
Man, thank you for sharing this. This is really neat info for me because I live around plenty of yuccas. I found your channel around the time that you found out about your health issue. Just wanted to say that I'm really happy that you're doing well and are still at it. lotsa love
No video is complete unless Huck makes an appearence. Great seeing the videos coming out lately.
Yucca has got to be the most versatile plant I have ever learned about. There may be one out there, but I have not learned about it yet.
Hey man, I subbed quite a while back but haven't seen many of your videos. I live in Newfoundland so its far from desert but I do find your stuff interesting and can use some parts in my environment. I like the part about the defensive plant characteristics. That is a unique way to look at plant life and I think it shows you have a mind that is in tune with nature. Also, nice knife.
I live no where near a desert, but I really like the stuff you cook / eat it looks good
Bob hansler I miss all those CATCH CLEAN & COOK videos!... watching your videos made me want to do outside family activities so I started to do activities with my 3 boys & wife outside aswell they love it can you make more videos of survival eating diff. PLANTS that are edible and maybe more TRAPS and HUNTING aswell would sound cool to watch and learn thnk u Bob hope everything goes or went well with your health
Working on foraging vid right now... needing rain though. We will see what we can do for sure!
Make sure you stock up on that Yucca. Horde night is in 2 days and we will need them.
I learned way to much just now watching this, so many WHAAAAT I didn't know that moments
I like your video a lot. I learned a lot. Im from Mexico in a very dessertic area. So this is very useful to me.
Nobody:
Me at night watching videos about surviving in the desert even though I’m never gonna leave the house.
Yucca is very common in my country. In my families farm alone we have about a hundred of them
Lolol i live in sweden so its super cold why am i watching this??
haha samma
@@Arthur-ph5qr Lol asså varför kollar jag ens på detta?
lucky... I live in australia, so I think I have a chance :p
BlueTwitterHDYou lucky luckboy
I mean dry/arid is what the definition of a desert is. Thats what Antartica is.
Thank you so much . I grew up chewing on sugarcane in Florida as kids . Fishing and hunting all the time . This looks like a cross between swamp cabbage and sugarcane . Home run! Home run!
So happy it up on your feet and making vids agian
I live in Phoenix and previously lived in Sedona but I didn't realize you could use yucca like this. I don't know why I'd ever be stranded in the Sonoran desert with a big knife but good to know.
How do u identify the plant... I ain’t tryna pull a Chris mccandless
Family used to live in Dominican Republic my mom used to go to the desert to get some yucca they loved chewing it like gum cause it was super sweet
Nice video Bob
Thank you 👍👌👋🇬🇧
Here in Brasil a lot of people like raw sugarcane or it's juice. I really love sugarcane juice with pastry
maan i always love to chew on sugar cane back then, and it taste sooo goood if you buy the sugar cane juice.
Man, you're awesome. Glad I finally found a survival channel from Texas worth watching.
This I will ned to check on with the smaller cousins I have here in west Texas. They just came into bloom.
Coming within the week. Going to gather a few myself. Definitely a refreshing treat Wes... and know that my wife has now taken to listening to your live vids. You left an impression and she enjoys your digital presence. Enjoyed having you out.
I knew about the flowers/pods and the cordage and roots, but didn't have a clue about the stalk like that. Thank you again.....
I hope I never get stuck in the dam desert, but if I do, maybe this will help me out. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother ⚔️
This man is the best survival person I have ever seen
How much of a beast would this dude be if he was on Naked and Afraid with his knife.
I am addicted to your channel binge watching and learning so much dont have everything out in our woods like ya'll but learning if I am in the woods like I always am I am picking up great tips from you thank you and hope all is well with you thinking of you :) take care my friend
Bob..here in northern il. We are jealous of your yucca lol..come here and chill with me well do a video for the good outdoors folk here.♡ you videos man thank you and u ntill next time my friend
Another great video you are the real deal when it comes to the outdoor survival stuff.
I have been working in the optical industry for a long time , and I just want to tell you try not to worry to much about your cataract surgery it has really improved greatly in past 15 to 20 years . I know you live in Texas not sure where though , there are some great Ophthalmologists here in the Dallas / Fort worth area that specialize in your procedure just do your research on your doctors that perform your procedure and you should be more than OK, try not to worry about it ...
Very late, it just randomly come up in my recommended. I just moved to Yucca AZ and I got something like these in my front yard but everyone calls them Joshua Trees. Are they the same thing?
Similar. You’ll have to experiment and tell me how it goes this spring. The wife wants Joshua trees... but they grow slowly.
@@BobHansler Alright thanks. Mine aren't very tall yet, only being maybe 2ft but I could probably find one come spring
I've watched a few of your videos and needless to say I am impressed and I subscribed.
sorry for making the same comment on two videos..... my bad... I am a idiot lol.
Yucca plants are very common and look similar to a aloe vera plant its used in some tequilas
I live in central Texas so all your videos are super relevant it's like you're in my back yard. Bre is great too looking forward to seeing more
I'm excited for the hooch episode.
Yep. My daddy-o taught me this. Eating the flowers if available. It can also benefit the skin and wounds
Every new video bob I learn something new from you
Bob you’re the best wilderness/survival channel on TH-cam! Thanks for taking the time out of your days to spread this info too us. Keep on keepin on brother ✌🏼
Can you tell me the exact type of yucca this is so I can properly identify it
Spanish dagger I believe.
I live in NY, but you never know when your videos will come in handy
Thank you for great informative videos. Organic castor oil is a remedy for cataracts. Sending prayers to you and your family.
You can actually cut it up and throw it into a pot of water and brown sugar. Cook for a few hours and you can eat it. The fibers cook down to where you can just eat it. Amazing snack.