Thank you so much for the video. I'm 68 and been camping my whole life, from sleeping on the ground next to the fire to the big class A RV I now have. I started watching Bush craft videos and right away loved it and decided I needed to do that. Then I got turned off thinking just what you spoke about. These guys had two and three hundred dollar knives, $200 pants , $100 cook sets and stoves, expensive hatches, expensive back packs , expensive sleeping bags and so on. You made me realize I already have most of the camping gear I need or can pick up relatively cheap ! I already have some decent quality gear but for just trying something to to find out if I even like it I will do the Wal Mart, Harbor Freight, Amazon Prime thing.
I'm finally getting back into camping/etc., and I get to bring my son along for the ride too :). Since I wasn't sure of our commitment level at first, everything had to be on the cheap, but I managed to pull together some decently useful kit thanks to Princess Auto (similar to Harbor Freight), dollar stores, thrift shops (i.e. Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Value Village) and Kijiji. Dollar stores have tons of stainless steel cups and canisters, nylon stuff sacks, dry bags, cheap folding saws, passable kitchen knives with blade covers, and lots of other goodies waiting to be modded to improve their usefulness if you think outside of the box. Kijiji or Craigslist are also great places to pick up good used gear; just do your research first. Thrift stores were the biggest goldmine though: Leatherman Supertool for $4, slightly used internal frame pack for my son ($10), almost new sleeping bag liners($4 each), self-inflating sleep pad ($5), full-size ripstop rain poncho ($3), a huge tent fly that works great with my hammock system, and the list goes on. Quality gear doesn't always have to be new gear. The way I see it is that we can upgrade as we progress and that allows us to pass along our "training" gear to help another family get out there too.
Thank you so much for this video. It can be overwhelming at the cost of everything but you have given me another option. And you are right you can always upgrade each piece as money comes my way
+RevHiker found yuor video very helpfull, thanks for the advise and as you said.... we can always upgrade. You got a subcribe right away. regards from mexico. SALUDOS!!
I've just. Got into bushcraft and worried that cheap was bad, but your right. Great video. Not sponsored, not pushing gear. Just a straight up guy being real! Love it man, cheers
one of the best and straightforward budget bushcraft videos for those starting of in bushcraft. Too many gurus around plugging overly expensive gear that goes against the grain of a minimalist approach to the outdoors.
Nice, informative video, brother! I would consider this one of the "required watching" vids for all new bushcrafters. No need to get caught up in spending tons of money for the best gear for bushcrafting. Kind of defeats the grass roots purpose. Thanks, again. -Dave
I don't think alot of people got the point of the video its for entry level BUSHCRAFT not survival ! And most smart people learning the skills are not going to far into the bush to start with many dont leave their back yard until they even know if this craft is for them so stop saying you need this or that get a old kitchen knife go in the back yard and try some feather sticks or 7 notches point is just have fun and enjoy nature great vid !!!!
HEY!!you know what you are so rite all my gear was made by me or bought on a budet it dont cost hundreds of $$ to spend time in the woods thank you for agood insight on this!!
Good advice - especially regarding the knives. I have more expensive knives but for value you cannot beat the Mora. It just works and stays sharp. I would be gutted if I lost my Helle Harding but the Mora Companion can be replaced for abot £11.00. The only comment I would make regarding the back pack is - buy cheap by all means but buy something which isn't going to be too uncomfortable to wear.
Yep, as for pack I got a Swedish LK35 for £17.50. Sort of like a poor mans Alice pack. It has an external metal frame, it's sturdy and can be customised easily. As stock it's reasonably comfortable but has no belt or sternum strap. I modified it to add these and have added a little webbing to either side of the pack so that now I can hang a (molle at the moment) pouch from either side, handy for water bottle etc. There's a few reviews on them on TH-cam, if you're in the market for a cheap bag it works well. For a tarp I got a uk army basha, bit heavier than a simple nylon tarp but it's fairly bomb proof. As for knife, I use folding saw and hatchet so I don't need a big knife, besides knife laws are restrictive in the uk to say the least. Got a few knives I use but waiting for a carbon steel hultafors knife that's on the way to me just now just to see how it compares to the mora, it's supposed to be similar but at only £7.99, well, we'll see.
I've been using a 3 x AAA head lamp I paid $3 for from a dollarama here in Canada...works fine....not super bright but bright enough for around camp...
I love my Mora Robust, $18 shipped. I like it well enough I bought two and gave one to my buddy. Only complaint, which you mentioned, is the unfinished back that won't work with a fire steel. But I also carry a 3 inch folding lock blade in my pocket, and it works fine with the steel.
In wet climates you may need to split wood to get to the the dry areas inside. Tinder generally burns too quick to ignite such a large surface area especially when it also needs to dry that large surface area first. In some climates knowing how to split wood is important although you don't need a large knife to do that 😉
hahaha I was just adding the mora to my Amazon cart and then watched this video and I have a majority of it already just not the saw compass or the decent quality knife I do however have my ruck and a separate little day pack and camel pack but I totally agree not going to far out until I am absolutely confident in my skills. great video!
Thanks for the video. Very helpful info on the knife. I want a knife but prices were putting me off, but this budget knife of decent quality looks like a nice start.
Old hickory butcher knife is a great option too cuz it has the benefit of bring full tang. I picked up one at a flea market for $4 looked around and found a leather sheath that worked nicely for $6. $10 bucks for a full tang carbon steel knife with a 6 1/2" blade 3/32" thick and a sheath that fits, I'll take it over a Mora everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. I also carry a Mora classic 2 as my backup.
I really prefer hatchets in my pack, that being said it is easy to find good old time hatchets at shift stores or yard sales for next to nothing, I have a plumb hatchet from the 30's that is awesome, I hah to put a new handle on it and clean up the edge but in total it cost me $12 , if you have an inkling of what you need shift stores and yard sales can give you quality gear at ridiculously low prices
Hey Rev , Great video thanks for sharing. Along with the sparkie I carry an Excedrin bottle packed with dryer lint. Great fire starter and the Excedrin bottle keeps it nice and dry even during kayak camping or river crossing.
Nice kit! I agree the Mora is a great value. I also agree on the one tool option. Why carry one when you can carry more than one? Another super cheap option is to go to your kitchen and get a knife out of the drawer and make a sheath with some duct tape and cardboard. Back in the old days frontiersmen often carried plain Jane butcher knives. In the mid Atlantic states they carried butcher and drop point styles, and in areas around Canada and in the southwest they often carried "chef's" style knives. So, if you've got an extra, use it.
Yeah, real butchers or fishmongers knives are made of great steel and are often sharp enough to shave with, you can pick them up at catering auctions second hand for buttons or community college/catering school notice boards, if you get further into bushcraft/hunting they wont let you down when you're skinning/gutting as long as they're looked after.
Totally agree on the Mora Knives. Here in Australia we get them in a orange "Bahco" branded version. For $10-15 they are just awesome, I use them for camping, bushcraft and fishing. Great video!
Except they don't do the carbon steel one, which is a better knife than the stainless (and you can spark a flint with it, which you can't with the stainless)
One thought on knives. I personally like Winchester knives. For the price they are hard to beat. If watch around Christmas you can get a set with a nice fixed blade, decent size folder and a little pocket or carving sized knife for $20. Only complaint I have ever had is the pocket clip on the holder but hey...
Another excellent video. A lot of my gear is Army surplus because it can be had for a lot less than the popular high speed gear that people spend a fortune on. Function, that's the real question, how does it function? if it does the job and costs less, I'm all for it.
Say Heah Drew. Recently I got some Mora's, A Combo Set caught my attention, for a Mora 2000 and a Mora Hatchet it was $65.00 at Blade HQ, but it was fir a Orange Set. For a few $$$ more I got the Green because I think it would be easier to match with my other knives and it did. Oh, I also got a Bacho Laplander even though it can be had in the orange also, I got the green. I guess I got lucky, because my Bokor Plus black Vox Rold matches with its handle color and the Pouch for my Victorninox Delemont Collection Ranger Grip 78 matched in color. Not that I carry all of the tools at once, I pick and choose from the color scheme of tools. I'm very happy that not only the Rold matches. But the toughness of the knife is what I wanted to carry as my belt knife because if I'm seperated from my other tools, I prepare myself to carry and have a good knife as the knife that's on me at that moment. The Mora 2000 in this configuration of carry is my neck knife. The Mora Hatchet and the Bacho Laplander I carry in my Camo Fold Over Far Nine Purse, But it's masculine and looks like a Haversack which I bought a few Years ago as closeouts, I bought three knowing tgey were made cheap since I only paid $3.00 apiece, But suprisingly I'm still using the first one and its holding up really great. I love going out for my "Afternoon Delight" A hot cup of coffee on the open fire and a baked potato then scout a new area or just look around and check out the nature and search for firewood. Alot of fun on the cheap. Right now you can get the Orange Combo, Mora 2000, the Mora Hatchet and the Bacho Laplander. for around $ 85.00 plus Shipping unless you find a place for free shipping, I think you'll have a great trio tgat will serve you years of nature enjoyment and the gear is of excellent quality. I do have other Combo ' s and trios, Infact I'll share one of my Fav's although I have other's. I dangler carry in a leather sheath one of my Fav's my Rodent 5, either my 2Hawks Warbeast which I can carry on person in its leather sheath and my Wicked Tough Saw which I got the combo (Sheath and Saw), Infact I can carry the Saw in the open possition and it's tough enough to lite chop through a unfinished branch. Yeaj, just what the saw implies. As far as knives, I enjoy my other Modde Rodent 6 which I had thinned down and the top gaurd taken off and now it look's like a beefy RatManDu on steriods, I love that knife and I have it in tge INFI Steel too. I also just got a knife alittle heavier and more of a chopper Incase you want to forgo a hatchet. I got my RatWeiler and it's a great chopper, I teamed it with my Rodent Solution a natural looking combo. I better stop even though I love talking about one of my passions, The most important Is my Higher Power Jesus, and believe it or not my cigars. "A woman It's just a woman, But a cigar is a smoke" (Grocho Marx) Anyhow, Thanx for a nicely done vid, keep up the good work.
Great video. I am all for finding good value products or making my own. Have some of both. I have a variety of knives that I have used over the years. My daughter bought me a Bear Grylls Ultimate knife for Christmas last year. Seems like a real nice knife for $70-80. I also always carry my medium size Swiss army knife. It has a couple blades and a couple tools. The Bear knife comes with a fire starter and I have a North 49 starter. I haven't bothered with a zinc bar yet. Maybe that will be next. Or a folding saw. Like someone else posted dryer lint is great. Cotton balls saturated with Vaseline work great to. I keep both in good zip lock bags. Going out today to find some fatwood. One thing I would add to your kit is a basic first aide kit. A few band aides, alcohol wipes, tape and gauze. I got one at the discount store for $2. Beats cutting your favourite t-shirt to make a band aide ;)
I thought that I'd mention that the Bahco folding saws are around $20 and like the Mora it's a lot of quality for a low price. I have found the Light my Fire ferro rods extremely reliable, I carry a mini bic as well.
hey this a great video I have just started to get in to bush craft and I always like to bring a hatchet and a good way to get one is to make one I get old ones and make handles out of branches I've made one for three dollars
What I've found is that I mainly use my CRKT Halfachance parang for just about everything as a one tool option. I'm with you when you ask why just one tool? But when the one tool can take the place of a lot of other tools, why not? That being said I have my "Mora: light my fire" that I use, attached to the CRKT sheath.
if you hit up a salvation army thrift shop...or any other thrift shop... you can find a lot of this stuff for $5 or less...pots pans, a bag or pack... stainless steel water bottles......even an old carbon steel butcher knife that you can use in the woods for bushcrafting...
I was in a second hand store and saw something caught my attention for tarp. Thought it was one the sylon tarps turn out a cheap kitchen table cover and was water proof and it had some sort of material under to not scratch table. Think it would be great as add insulation and is cheap.
1kzrider At discount stores, those plastic/felt backing table cloths are fairly inexpensive, when purchased new. Another good item along these lines are larger shower curtain liners. Depending on where purchased they start at $1.00. Keep in mind, that depending on what's available in your area, actual tarps may be the same price or less than alternative items. A retail chain, Ollies Bargain Outlet, has tarps that start at a buck. Bought several of those for our vehicles & individual packs for multi-purpose use. Good companion for the Wally World $9.95 version. Just a though that may be useful.
The batteries corroded in the light. That doesn't happen overnight. At least in my experience it takes a while. So, you didn't check batteries beforehand?
Good vid. I agree on the Mora. I think a lot of people that bash it just can't reconcile the fact that it can perform as well as the knife they blew $100+ on. ;) That said, I do have a Becker BK2, BK9, and BK14. All under $100 each though, I haven't been able to justify more than $100 on a knife yet. I still take a Mora with me all the time though as a general utility blade that I don't mind being a bit hard on because they are so easy to replace if something does happen. Never had a Mora fail on me yet though, they're solid. If really on a tight budget, instead of the $7-$9 on the magnesium bar or ferro rod, stop by your local convenience store and get a couple Bic lighters. Think they're only $1.25 each these days, and each one can light a few hundred fires. Buy the Bic brand though, don't try to save the extra 25 or 30 cents to buy another cheaper brand, you will be disappointed.
Once again, nice job. I disagree on the saw. Spend $22 and get a Bahco 396-LAP Laplander saw. I had a cheap Fiskars which did a fine job until it broke at a time when I really needed it. The Bahko has lasted over 10 years. Definitely a worthwhile investment.
Thanks, and yes, there are def MUCH better saws for not that much more money, but the object was to show the least expensive way to get into it. A cheap saw like this is for learning, not for really depending on deep in the backcountry. Its a backyard saw. So, I agree with you on that.
the old hickory butcher knife is also good at only $10-$15. the only down side to it is it doesn't come with a sheath. but there is a kabar sheath for 10 or 12 bucks that works well for it. so for $20-$25 it is a great knife and it is full tang unlike a mora. mora knives are still great though.
+RevHiker yeah they're great you can get it for $10 on amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MF9PY0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1448754326&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=old+hickory+butcher+knife&dpPl=1&dpID=31OM0jAWdmL&ref=plSrch
I find a bandana extremely useful and versatile. Not to mention they're cheap as chips. Either way, very informative and very useful information, I liked and subbed :)
I don't really understand gear snobbery, I started out going hunting in the B.C. Rockies and the old timer's I went with would have name brand rifle's and boot's, everything else was either army surplus, generic or home made. Nature doesn't treat you any better if you have the gear in your pack that gear snobs are salivating over at the moment. Thanks for the video RH!!!
thanks! I love how the old timers did stuff. They hunted in wool flannel patterns with no latest greatest camo, and they brought home the bacon. Most of them hunted from the ground which is becoming a lost art these days. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, they never complained about the weight of their packs or blisters and never used gloves when chopping wood. I could well imagine what they'd have to say about pocket warmers. Maybe there's a few lessons to be learnt from those guys and turn the (thinly disguised) infomercials off!!!
Morakniv Companion Tactical Knife and Morakniv Craftline Basic for less the my Buck Knives Fixed Blade Survival Knife with Fire Striker and Sheath. i tack the Morakniv and the buck as a backup
As opposed to some other videos I've seen around here I especially like the idea of advocating "okay" equipment...where it does not imperil your life....and...LEARN! Then, as you develop skills and "informed tastes", you can spend a bit more on specific kit that works better for you. It's rare that your first car is a Ferrari...for good reasons.
My advise on mora would be, don't file the ENTIRE spine, leave the thumb area (where you rest your thumb finger) the way it comes, you don't really need an entire 90 degree spine, just some portion The ferrocerium I definitely would say, buy one of those 6" monsters, they around $10 and produce a massive shower of sparks
i would thou make a lill note for a small versetile hatchet of some sort for the purpess of camp / easier feting round building a fire if need be etc. i do carry a smaller knife as well as a bigger one but also a tomahawk witch i can remove the head if need be to use for other purpesses. ( acculy uses it for some food prep funny enough ) but its nice to have and if need would come its there
way cheaper and bigger tarp, painters drop plastic. 99 cents 9x12, and if you build a super shelter you can change it from your tarp to your fire heat "capture" thing
Mora is the cheapest in the US and Canada, but in Europe the best value for money knives on amazon (currently) are made by Hultafors. They're just a couple €/£ cheaper and they look uglier (the bicolor plastic look...), but the quality is the same. They look rougher but they are just as sturdy. I don't understand why that is, they are both Swedish companies: it doesn't make any sense, shipping from Europe to Europe should be cheaper than shipping from Europe to America - maybe Mora knives are made in America ? Anyway, that was just a quick heads up for non-Americans looking for the cheapest budget kit they can gather. Great video man.
good video! totally hit the point on all those way over priced items being pushed to consumers by those so call bushcraft schools. just saw a ferro rod costing $40 but an identical one from ebay cost just $4 free shipping. smh
The Coghlan's mag bar is also made in China. Go for the US Military issue Doan's magnesium bar for the same price and further quality. Doan's is the best ... and it's seven or eight bucks.
I'm from Kentucky and I say if your looking for bushcraft gear never pass up a garage sale or goodwill ,iv scored big time on enough good quality stuff to last my lifetime and pass on to the kids
They make plastic magnifying glasses that are flexible, lightweight and a couple bucks in price. They would be a good addition to your combustion items. Ziplockbags can also be useful and are cheap. Also why not include a small fishing kit with just some hooks and string that you could tie on to a stick. Also cheap and gives you a way of catching food.
In a full bushcraft kit, those are great items for sure. This was more like an intro to bushcraft, so someone could begin to practice the basics for cheap. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ruben Lewis At this point, I would sleep in a hammock. Before my hammock, I would build a pine bough or debris bed and use a bivvy. Thanks for watching.
You can get an amazonas traveller light for around $20 if you arent over 250lbs. I have some ENO hammocks that are awesome as well. On sale right now at REI for $38 i believe.
they have different ideas to accomplish pretty much the same thing. They could each learn from one another and be better for it. Not sure why people make problems over it. Ive seen pretty heated arguments over it. Just do what works for you is the way I see it
I have one question and it's definitely the most idiotic question especially since I'm watching the video but, what exactly qualifies as bush crafting. How's it any different from a survival situation, like "surviving gear and stuff". I'm sorry for the stupid questions but its starting to confuse me between the difference between bush crafting and survival, if that makes any sense.
Bushcrafting and survival have a lot of crossover gear and philosophy. The main difference is that bushcrafting is done to learn more and learn how to make gear from your surroundings and many people do it for enjoyment. Survival is generally short term and in emergencies.
Thank you!!!!!!! That clears up so many things! I was starting to think I would never get the difference!!! Now I know why theres a big difference in gear, not the gear itself, but like lack there of in some areas. Thanks for explaining is the simplest way possible!
im going to agree to disagree, i have a kabar Bowie for processing fire wood and it can get enough firewood for a night in minutes. having edges on wood burns better then round logs.
just2ofus96 Respectfully disagree. I agree with using a Mora in a budget kit. Your area may be different. Around here, I "can get enough firewood for the night, in minutes", without using a cutting tool. Having edges on large pieces of wood makes them easier to get started burning. However, those edges burn off quickly, thus initial advantage grows less & less. Having adequate tinder (natural and/or man made) is the key. Followed by small kindling (abundant here). Once a fire is well established, both round and split wood get the job done. BTW, a Mora is excellent for creating natural tinder, if a cutting tool has to be employed. Especially in producing very fine curls & shavings. The larger, thicker the knife, generally the harder & slower this becomes. IMO.
Sometimes the useful stuff is just laying around the house waiting for you to pick it. These long pillow covers are good for an awful lot of stuff (scarf, market bag, towel, cotton for charcloth). Tea candles, tin cans, freezer bags, nails... I think before rushing in the store for pricy knives or fancy bags, people should put their money in a good pair of shoes. If you have wet feets, blisters and twisted anckles, you'll be miserable in the middle of the woods. Granted, the 5 Cs are the bare minimum, but youtubers like you should invite beginners to spice it up with common sense. P.
I was assuming people would have decent footwear. I was more focused on Bushcraft specific items. Good ideas with household items. I have done that plenty to save some cash!
Pro,s n con,s , cheap gear can get it done an ya don't mind losing or breakin it . Up gradin yr kit is a constant fight . I take Mylar Blanet an spray adhesive it to shelter 1/2 . Knife out of a file ? , I keep thinkin how easy files snap when pryin . Ive never seen a " Perfect " knife
"Ahm, you know" seems to be a real hang up for some people. Please proof your videos previous to posting to present the best possible image you can. Very important! Thank for your work. I appreciate what you've done.
I'm of the opinion that there is a significant difference between not having $200 to spend on a knife and betting your life on $60 worth of Walmart gear. No redundancy, no water, food, first aid or rescue capabilities, i get the budget minimalist mentality but like you said, you had gear fail on you and you had to rely on someone else with not only better, but extra gear. But hey opinions are like assholes right? Take it easy man, that was a good watch, refreshing, even though it didn't necessarily agree.
I agree that there are times when you need good stuff when your life is on the line. However, 99% of the time, your life aint on the line. Thats just been my experience. I have higher quality things that I have bought after I decided I liked what I was getting into, but this is aimed at entry level type stuff. Thanks for watching!
This is simply a hobby and no rank amateur has any business putting their life in danger. Ever. The point is you don't use a friggin spitting cobra to learn how to catch snakes. You don't trek 50 miles into the bush to learn bushcraft. You stay close to egress so that failure is an option.
I like your approach to getting people started with decent stuff for a realistic price but i was a little disappointed when you said that the less expensive Magnesium bars do not work... I have never in my life used a magnesium bar that didn't work, so if some one is making Zinc bars that is up to them but if i pay for a magnesium bar and i get a zinc bar that is consumer fraud ... Here's i idea though, you can buy a bic lighter for under 3 dollars???
Thank you so much for the video. I'm 68 and been camping my whole life, from sleeping on the ground next to the fire to the big class A RV I now have. I started watching Bush craft videos and right away loved it and decided I needed to do that. Then I got turned off thinking just what you spoke about. These guys had two and three hundred dollar knives, $200 pants , $100 cook sets and stoves, expensive hatches, expensive back packs , expensive sleeping bags and so on. You made me realize I already have most of the camping gear I need or can pick up relatively cheap ! I already have some decent quality gear but for just trying something to to find out if I even like it I will do the Wal Mart, Harbor Freight, Amazon Prime thing.
I'm finally getting back into camping/etc., and I get to bring my son along for the ride too :). Since I wasn't sure of our commitment level at first, everything had to be on the cheap, but I managed to pull together some decently useful kit thanks to Princess Auto (similar to Harbor Freight), dollar stores, thrift shops (i.e. Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Value Village) and Kijiji.
Dollar stores have tons of stainless steel cups and canisters, nylon stuff sacks, dry bags, cheap folding saws, passable kitchen knives with blade covers, and lots of other goodies waiting to be modded to improve their usefulness if you think outside of the box. Kijiji or Craigslist are also great places to pick up good used gear; just do your research first.
Thrift stores were the biggest goldmine though: Leatherman Supertool for $4, slightly used internal frame pack for my son ($10), almost new sleeping bag liners($4 each), self-inflating sleep pad ($5), full-size ripstop rain poncho ($3), a huge tent fly that works great with my hammock system, and the list goes on. Quality gear doesn't always have to be new gear.
The way I see it is that we can upgrade as we progress and that allows us to pass along our "training" gear to help another family get out there too.
+Chad “Outdoor Dreamer” Wilson I totally agree! I have given away so much gear to people looking to get into being outdoors.
Thank you so much for this video. It can be overwhelming at the cost of everything but you have given me another option. And you are right you can always upgrade each piece as money comes my way
Helena Field Glad it helped. Have fun getting out and practicing!
thank you and also thank you for messaging me back much appreciated
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+RevHiker found yuor video very helpfull, thanks for the advise and as you said.... we can always upgrade. You got a subcribe right away. regards from mexico. SALUDOS!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
This is the perfect set up, for the start. I guarantee you, some of the veterans have a similar set up still.
Thanks. There are plenty of options in there that will last a long time.
I've just. Got into bushcraft and worried that cheap was bad, but your right. Great video. Not sponsored, not pushing gear. Just a straight up guy being real! Love it man, cheers
Thanks...have fun in Bushcraft!
one of the best and straightforward budget bushcraft videos for those starting of in bushcraft. Too many gurus around plugging overly expensive gear that goes against the grain of a minimalist approach to the outdoors.
Thanks!
Nice, informative video, brother! I would consider this one of the "required watching" vids for all new bushcrafters. No need to get caught up in spending tons of money for the best gear for bushcrafting. Kind of defeats the grass roots purpose. Thanks, again.
-Dave
Thanks, I agree totally!
I don't think alot of people got the point of the video its for entry level BUSHCRAFT not survival ! And most smart people learning the skills are not going to far into the bush to start with many dont leave their back yard until they even know if this craft is for them so stop saying you need this or that get a old kitchen knife go in the back yard and try some feather sticks or 7 notches point is just have fun and enjoy nature great vid !!!!
Thanks! Agreed
Exactly !
I just found stuff around my house for a bugout bag take stuff from there and you have a bushcraft pack!
HEY!!you know what you are so rite all my gear was made by me or bought on a budet it dont cost hundreds of $$ to spend time in the woods thank you for agood insight on this!!
Good advice - especially regarding the knives. I have more expensive knives but for value you cannot beat the Mora. It just works and stays sharp. I would be gutted if I lost my Helle Harding but the Mora Companion can be replaced for abot £11.00. The only comment I would make regarding the back pack is - buy cheap by all means but buy something which isn't going to be too uncomfortable to wear.
agreed. When you get a pack, comfort always has to be a tip consideration
Yep, as for pack I got a Swedish LK35 for £17.50. Sort of like a poor mans Alice pack. It has an external metal frame, it's sturdy and can be customised easily. As stock it's reasonably comfortable but has no belt or sternum strap. I modified it to add these and have added a little webbing to either side of the pack so that now I can hang a (molle at the moment) pouch from either side, handy for water bottle etc. There's a few reviews on them on TH-cam, if you're in the market for a cheap bag it works well.
For a tarp I got a uk army basha, bit heavier than a simple nylon tarp but it's fairly bomb proof.
As for knife, I use folding saw and hatchet so I don't need a big knife, besides knife laws are restrictive in the uk to say the least. Got a few knives I use but waiting for a carbon steel hultafors knife that's on the way to me just now just to see how it compares to the mora, it's supposed to be similar but at only £7.99, well, we'll see.
A mora is my backup fixed blade in all my bags, very dependable!
we ( grandkids and I love the Mora knives
I've been using a 3 x AAA head lamp I paid $3 for from a dollarama here in Canada...works fine....not super bright but bright enough for around camp...
I love my Mora Robust, $18 shipped. I like it well enough I bought two and gave one to my buddy. Only complaint, which you mentioned, is the unfinished back that won't work with a fire steel. But I also carry a 3 inch folding lock blade in my pocket, and it works fine with the steel.
Hard to beat a Mora!
In wet climates you may need to split wood to get to the the dry areas inside. Tinder generally burns too quick to ignite such a large surface area especially when it also needs to dry that large surface area first. In some climates knowing how to split wood is important although you don't need a large knife to do that 😉
hahaha I was just adding the mora to my Amazon cart and then watched this video and I have a majority of it already just not the saw compass or the decent quality knife I do however have my ruck and a separate little day pack and camel pack but I totally agree not going to far out until I am absolutely confident in my skills. great video!
cool, thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. Very helpful info on the knife. I want a knife but prices were putting me off, but this budget knife of decent quality looks like a nice start.
Can't fault the combination of cheap pruning saw and a Mora knife they make a great pair wherever you are in the world.
Bishop Howells thank you. agreed!
100% agree on the Mora. Enjoyed this vid.
thanks
Old hickory butcher knife is a great option too cuz it has the benefit of bring full tang. I picked up one at a flea market for $4 looked around and found a leather sheath that worked nicely for $6. $10 bucks for a full tang carbon steel knife with a 6 1/2" blade 3/32" thick and a sheath that fits, I'll take it over a Mora everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. I also carry a Mora classic 2 as my backup.
both great knife choices!
I really prefer hatchets in my pack, that being said it is easy to find good old time hatchets at shift stores or yard sales for next to nothing, I have a plumb hatchet from the 30's that is awesome, I hah to put a new handle on it and clean up the edge but in total it cost me $12 , if you have an inkling of what you need shift stores and yard sales can give you quality gear at ridiculously low prices
Hey Rev , Great video thanks for sharing. Along with the sparkie I carry an Excedrin bottle packed with dryer lint. Great fire starter and the Excedrin bottle keeps it nice and dry even during kayak camping or river crossing.
ritesideofthefence 58 Good idea on the excedrin bottle! Thanks for watching
Nice kit! I agree the Mora is a great value. I also agree on the one tool option. Why carry one when you can carry more than one? Another super cheap option is to go to your kitchen and get a knife out of the drawer and make a sheath with some duct tape and cardboard. Back in the old days frontiersmen often carried plain Jane butcher knives. In the mid Atlantic states they carried butcher and drop point styles, and in areas around Canada and in the southwest they often carried "chef's" style knives. So, if you've got an extra, use it.
Thanks!
Yeah, real butchers or fishmongers knives are made of great steel and are often sharp enough to shave with, you can pick them up at catering auctions second hand for buttons or community college/catering school notice boards, if you get further into bushcraft/hunting they wont let you down when you're skinning/gutting as long as they're looked after.
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A ONE TOOL OPTION...PERIOD
Unless you're Rambo Lol
Totally agree on the Mora Knives. Here in Australia we get them in a orange "Bahco" branded version. For $10-15 they are just awesome, I use them for camping, bushcraft and fishing. Great video!
Aussie Outdoor Reviews Thanks!
Except they don't do the carbon steel one, which is a better knife than the stainless (and you can spark a flint with it, which you can't with the stainless)
Are they the same manufacturers?
Nicely done. i like your philosophy on getting what you only need.
One thought on knives. I personally like Winchester knives. For the price they are hard to beat. If watch around Christmas you can get a set with a nice fixed blade, decent size folder and a little pocket or carving sized knife for $20. Only complaint I have ever had is the pocket clip on the holder but hey...
Another excellent video. A lot of my gear is Army surplus because it can be had for a lot less than the popular high speed gear that people spend a fortune on. Function, that's the real question, how does it function? if it does the job and costs less, I'm all for it.
+Grant5272 Surplus stuff is awesome for bushcraft! Thanks for watching
I have the Mora Companion also. Awesome knife.
You are welcome! I am also new to bushcraft and respect you for trying:-)
Sam Hanson :)
Thanks for turning me on to the SOL products I can't believe I've never ran into them before.
I have the tabor saw. Its bit of a weird design I recommend using gloves at all times but does a good job
great advise, simple is the name of the game
Thanks!
Say Heah Drew. Recently I got some Mora's, A Combo Set caught my attention, for a Mora 2000 and a Mora Hatchet it was $65.00 at Blade HQ, but it was fir a Orange Set. For a few $$$ more I got the Green because I think it would be easier to match with my other knives and it did. Oh, I also got a Bacho Laplander even though it can be had in the orange also, I got the green. I guess I got lucky, because my Bokor Plus black Vox Rold matches with its handle color and the Pouch for my Victorninox Delemont Collection Ranger Grip 78 matched in color. Not that I carry all of the tools at once, I pick and choose from the color scheme of tools. I'm very happy that not only the Rold matches. But the toughness of the knife is what I wanted to carry as my belt knife because if I'm seperated from my other tools, I prepare myself to carry and have a good knife as the knife that's on me at that moment. The Mora 2000 in this configuration of carry is my neck knife. The Mora Hatchet and the Bacho Laplander I carry in my Camo Fold Over Far Nine Purse, But it's masculine and looks like a Haversack which I bought a few Years ago as closeouts, I bought three knowing tgey were made cheap since I only paid $3.00 apiece, But suprisingly I'm still using the first one and its holding up really great. I love going out for my "Afternoon Delight" A hot cup of coffee on the open fire and a baked potato then scout a new area or just look around and check out the nature and search for firewood. Alot of fun on the cheap. Right now you can get the Orange Combo, Mora 2000, the Mora Hatchet and the Bacho Laplander. for around $ 85.00 plus Shipping unless you find a place for free shipping, I think you'll have a great trio tgat will serve you years of nature enjoyment and the gear is of excellent quality. I do have other Combo ' s and trios, Infact I'll share one of my Fav's although I have other's. I dangler carry in a leather sheath one of my Fav's my Rodent 5, either my 2Hawks Warbeast which I can carry on person in its leather sheath and my Wicked Tough Saw which I got the combo (Sheath and Saw), Infact I can carry the Saw in the open possition and it's tough enough to lite chop through a unfinished branch. Yeaj, just what the saw implies. As far as knives, I enjoy my other Modde Rodent 6 which I had thinned down and the top gaurd taken off and now it look's like a beefy RatManDu on steriods, I love that knife and I have it in tge INFI Steel too. I also just got a knife alittle heavier and more of a chopper Incase you want to forgo a hatchet. I got my RatWeiler and it's a great chopper, I teamed it with my Rodent Solution a natural looking combo. I better stop even though I love talking about one of my passions, The most important Is my Higher Power Jesus, and believe it or not my cigars. "A woman It's just a woman, But a cigar is a smoke" (Grocho Marx) Anyhow, Thanx for a nicely done vid, keep up the good work.
Great video. I am all for finding good value products or making my own. Have some of both. I have a variety of knives that I have used over the years. My daughter bought me a Bear Grylls Ultimate knife for Christmas last year. Seems like a real nice knife for $70-80. I also always carry my medium size Swiss army knife. It has a couple blades and a couple tools. The Bear knife comes with a fire starter and I have a North 49 starter. I haven't bothered with a zinc bar yet. Maybe that will be next. Or a folding saw.
Like someone else posted dryer lint is great. Cotton balls saturated with Vaseline work great to. I keep both in good zip lock bags.
Going out today to find some fatwood.
One thing I would add to your kit is a basic first aide kit. A few band aides, alcohol wipes, tape and gauze. I got one at the discount store for $2. Beats cutting your favourite t-shirt to make a band aide ;)
+Glen Moore good call on the first aid kit, thanks for watching
i have the mora 'companion' for bushcraft and a schrade 38 for heavy work, both great budget blades :)
I use a mora knife most of the time. just keep going back to the mora.
I thought that I'd mention that the Bahco folding saws are around $20 and like the Mora it's a lot of quality for a low price. I have found the Light my Fire ferro rods extremely reliable, I carry a mini bic as well.
+Tim Skidmore The bahco is great, and so is the light my fire. Thanks for watching!
Condor makes some pretty good bushcraft knives for $40 or less. Grabber space blankets are great shelter option for around $20
both good options for sure
hey this a great video I have just started to get in to bush craft and I always like to bring a hatchet and a good way to get one is to make one I get old ones and make handles out of branches I've made one for three dollars
I love finding them at yard sales
What I've found is that I mainly use my CRKT Halfachance parang for just about everything as a one tool option. I'm with you when you ask why just one tool? But when the one tool can take the place of a lot of other tools, why not? That being said I have my "Mora: light my fire" that I use, attached to the CRKT sheath.
I'm also with you on batoning.....complete waste of time.
Player 1 Thanks for watching. I have a parang as well that has worked very well for most everything except fine work.
RevHiker Exactly! Thats where good ol mora comes into play lol
Absolutely great stuff. Thank you!
if you hit up a salvation army thrift shop...or any other thrift shop... you can find a lot of this stuff for $5 or less...pots pans, a bag or pack... stainless steel water bottles......even an old carbon steel butcher knife that you can use in the woods for bushcrafting...
I love my Mora's, that was a great kit. Very cool video also.
They are great blades
I was in a second hand store and saw something caught my attention for tarp. Thought it was one the sylon tarps turn out a cheap kitchen table cover and was water proof and it had some sort of material under to not scratch table. Think it would be great as add insulation and is cheap.
There are tons of items that can be used for survival/ bushcraft that werent made for it. Thats half the fun! Did you buy it and try it out?
No turned out after thought when gone. Been on look out for one since to try. Will report back findings.
Cool, Thanks!
1kzrider At discount stores, those plastic/felt backing table cloths are fairly inexpensive, when purchased new. Another good item along these lines are larger shower curtain liners. Depending on where purchased they start at $1.00. Keep in mind, that depending on what's available in your area, actual tarps may be the same price or less than alternative items. A retail chain, Ollies Bargain Outlet, has tarps that start at a buck. Bought several of those for our vehicles & individual packs for multi-purpose use. Good companion for the Wally World $9.95 version.
Just a though that may be useful.
The batteries corroded in the light. That doesn't happen overnight. At least in my experience it takes a while. So, you didn't check batteries beforehand?
Good vid. I agree on the Mora. I think a lot of people that bash it just can't reconcile the fact that it can perform as well as the knife they blew $100+ on. ;) That said, I do have a Becker BK2, BK9, and BK14. All under $100 each though, I haven't been able to justify more than $100 on a knife yet. I still take a Mora with me all the time though as a general utility blade that I don't mind being a bit hard on because they are so easy to replace if something does happen. Never had a Mora fail on me yet though, they're solid.
If really on a tight budget, instead of the $7-$9 on the magnesium bar or ferro rod, stop by your local convenience store and get a couple Bic lighters. Think they're only $1.25 each these days, and each one can light a few hundred fires. Buy the Bic brand though, don't try to save the extra 25 or 30 cents to buy another cheaper brand, you will be disappointed.
Agreed, Thanks for watching!
Once again, nice job. I disagree on the saw. Spend $22 and get a Bahco 396-LAP Laplander saw. I had a cheap Fiskars which did a fine job until it broke at a time when I really needed it. The Bahko has lasted over 10 years. Definitely a worthwhile investment.
Thanks, and yes, there are def MUCH better saws for not that much more money, but the object was to show the least expensive way to get into it. A cheap saw like this is for learning, not for really depending on deep in the backcountry. Its a backyard saw. So, I agree with you on that.
Great points!! after awhile you can upgrade and add to it like you said!!
thanks!
Very good and serious video. I agree with you all the way. Thanks !
+Simon GothFather Thank you!
the old hickory butcher knife is also good at only $10-$15. the only down side to it is it doesn't come with a sheath. but there is a kabar sheath for 10 or 12 bucks that works well for it. so for $20-$25 it is a great knife and it is full tang unlike a mora. mora knives are still great though.
+Schroeder_2000 I keep wanting to get an old hickory and test it out. Ive heard nothing but good about them
+RevHiker yeah they're great you can get it for $10 on amazon.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MF9PY0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1448754326&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=old+hickory+butcher+knife&dpPl=1&dpID=31OM0jAWdmL&ref=plSrch
I use a $8 grease pot from Walmart and love it for cooking
Leon J Nice. There are good buys all over.
RevHiker www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Grease-Dispenser/32263277
Great vid, keep it up,
Greetings from the home of Mora, light my fire and grändfors, Sweden.
SmokeDiver9311 Thanks!
Excellent video. Thank you
I find a bandana extremely useful and versatile. Not to mention they're cheap as chips. Either way, very informative and very useful information, I liked and subbed :)
For a second I thought you said a "banana" extremely useful and versatile. lol xD
John Brice but i totally agree that bandanas are useful and versatile.
oh bananas are good too :)
Thanks for the like and subscription! I agree that a bandana or shemagh are very useful and versatile pieces of gear. (bananas are great too haha)
I don't really understand gear snobbery, I started out going hunting in the B.C. Rockies and the old timer's I went with would have name brand rifle's and boot's, everything else was either army surplus, generic or home made. Nature doesn't treat you any better if you have the gear in your pack that gear snobs are salivating over at the moment. Thanks for the video RH!!!
thanks! I love how the old timers did stuff. They hunted in wool flannel patterns with no latest greatest camo, and they brought home the bacon. Most of them hunted from the ground which is becoming a lost art these days. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, they never complained about the weight of their packs or blisters and never used gloves when chopping wood. I could well imagine what they'd have to say about pocket warmers. Maybe there's a few lessons to be learnt from those guys and turn the (thinly disguised) infomercials off!!!
The Grabber heavy duty space blankets are an excellent shelter and multipurpose tarp option as well. They run about 15 bucks.
+Nishidake I havent seen the grabber version. I will check that out
Thanks Drew for for your content. got a lot out of it, Just heading over to your channel
Thanks!
i have a hickory hatchet, works wonders. it wasn't expensive either.
Morakniv Companion Tactical Knife and Morakniv Craftline Basic for less the my Buck Knives Fixed Blade Survival Knife with Fire Striker and Sheath. i tack the Morakniv and the buck as a backup
All my gear came from a yard sale for cheap. Wonderful to go out and enjoy the outdoors without spending a ton.
As opposed to some other videos I've seen around here I especially like the idea of advocating "okay" equipment...where it does not imperil your life....and...LEARN! Then, as you develop skills and "informed tastes", you can spend a bit more on specific kit that works better for you. It's rare that your first car is a Ferrari...for good reasons.
an after thought....the mora knife, a folding saw....a cheap hatchet or camp ax?
My advise on mora would be, don't file the ENTIRE spine, leave the thumb area (where you rest your thumb finger) the way it comes, you don't really need an entire 90 degree spine, just some portion
The ferrocerium I definitely would say, buy one of those 6" monsters, they around $10 and produce a massive shower of sparks
i would thou make a lill note for a small versetile hatchet of some sort for the purpess of camp / easier feting round building a fire if need be etc. i do carry a smaller knife as well as a bigger one but also a tomahawk witch i can remove the head if need be to use for other purpesses. ( acculy uses it for some food prep funny enough ) but its nice to have and if need would come its there
awesome video, very well detailed.
thanks!
thanks for the great information. Nice collection!
+Master Cutlery Thanks!
way cheaper and bigger tarp, painters drop plastic. 99 cents 9x12, and if you build a super shelter you can change it from your tarp to your fire heat "capture" thing
I have Used them for my hammock with some duct tape reinforcements with good success
yeah, never put gromits on them though
I live in the Uk where we aren’t allowed to carry fixed-blade knives, do you have any recommendations for a folding knife
Mora is the cheapest in the US and Canada, but in Europe the best value for money knives on amazon (currently) are made by Hultafors. They're just a couple €/£ cheaper and they look uglier (the bicolor plastic look...), but the quality is the same. They look rougher but they are just as sturdy.
I don't understand why that is, they are both Swedish companies: it doesn't make any sense, shipping from Europe to Europe should be cheaper than shipping from Europe to America - maybe Mora knives are made in America ?
Anyway, that was just a quick heads up for non-Americans looking for the cheapest budget kit they can gather.
Great video man.
Bushcraft Picard thanks for the heads up
You're welcome, thanks for the video.
Really enjoying your content
Glad you like it! Ill have a review on the Mora eldris very soon if your interested...its a great little knife!
Wow nice video
good video! totally hit the point on all those way over priced items being pushed to consumers by those so call bushcraft schools. just saw a ferro rod costing $40 but an identical one from ebay cost just $4 free shipping. smh
thanks. On certain things, it's worry the extra money...most of the time though, there are good quality alternatives
Nice vid mate.
Thanks!
The Coghlan's mag bar is also made in China. Go for the US Military issue Doan's magnesium bar for the same price and further quality. Doan's is the best ... and it's seven or eight bucks.
+cmrsvids My coughlans bar is pretty old, and much better than the new ones. They are hard and have lots of zinc and dont burn well.
Baco saw better, maybe 10$ more but it's very good and lasts longer, it's the mora in the saw segment 😁
I'm from Kentucky and I say if your looking for bushcraft gear never pass up a garage sale or goodwill ,iv scored big time on enough good quality stuff to last my lifetime and pass on to the kids
Very nice video atb John
+Turtle Bushcraft Thanks!
They make plastic magnifying glasses that are flexible, lightweight and a couple bucks in price. They would be a good addition to your combustion items. Ziplockbags can also be useful and are cheap. Also why not include a small fishing kit with just some hooks and string that you could tie on to a stick. Also cheap and gives you a way of catching food.
In a full bushcraft kit, those are great items for sure. This was more like an intro to bushcraft, so someone could begin to practice the basics for cheap. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Logical!
Thanks but how would u sleep with that kit, would you build a raised bed + sleeping bag or would you hammock?
Ruben Lewis At this point, I would sleep in a hammock. Before my hammock, I would build a pine bough or debris bed and use a bivvy. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for your swift reply and the advice, Ill be getting out there tomorrow, regards from Ireland! BTW Do you recommend the MSS?
RevHiker What hammock would you recommend (also on a budget!)
Thanks again!
You can get an amazonas traveller light for around $20 if you arent over 250lbs. I have some ENO hammocks that are awesome as well. On sale right now at REI for $38 i believe.
Great, thanks again, subbed!
Hey rev what's your thoughts on survivalists v bushcraft
they have different ideas to accomplish pretty much the same thing. They could each learn from one another and be better for it. Not sure why people make problems over it. Ive seen pretty heated arguments over it. Just do what works for you is the way I see it
What about tempering the file steel
Nice video! Subbed
Thanks!
5:06 THANK YOU!!!
Have you stopped making videos? I've seen your most recent video was uploaded 8 months ago.
+Kevin Nangle Where did you see that? I put up at least one video a week... Did my channel say that?
Thankyou :)
morakniv r grate man!
+Janine Ledesma sure are!
I have one question and it's definitely the most idiotic question especially since I'm watching the video but, what exactly qualifies as bush crafting. How's it any different from a survival situation, like "surviving gear and stuff". I'm sorry for the stupid questions but its starting to confuse me between the difference between bush crafting and survival, if that makes any sense.
Bushcrafting and survival have a lot of crossover gear and philosophy. The main difference is that bushcrafting is done to learn more and learn how to make gear from your surroundings and many people do it for enjoyment. Survival is generally short term and in emergencies.
Thank you!!!!!!! That clears up so many things! I was starting to think I would never get the difference!!! Now I know why theres a big difference in gear, not the gear itself, but like lack there of in some areas. Thanks for explaining is the simplest way possible!
+Brenda Correa There are no stupid questions. If somebody says there are, they have the problems, not you.
Add some kind of hatchet like item.
I have that EXACT pack...paid $10 for it at the flea market.
im going to agree to disagree, i have a kabar Bowie for processing fire wood and it can get enough firewood for a night in minutes. having edges on wood burns better then round logs.
just2ofus96 Respectfully disagree. I agree with using a Mora in a budget kit. Your area may be different. Around here, I "can get enough firewood for the night, in minutes", without using a cutting tool. Having edges on large pieces of wood makes them easier to get started burning. However, those edges burn off quickly, thus initial advantage grows less & less. Having adequate tinder (natural and/or man made) is the key. Followed by small kindling (abundant here). Once a fire is well established, both round and split wood get the job done.
BTW, a Mora is excellent for creating natural tinder, if a cutting tool has to be employed. Especially in producing very fine curls & shavings. The larger, thicker the knife, generally the harder & slower this becomes. IMO.
+Oldtimer Lee you took the words out of my mouth
Sometimes the useful stuff is just laying around the house waiting for you to pick it. These long pillow covers are good for an awful lot of stuff (scarf, market bag, towel, cotton for charcloth). Tea candles, tin cans, freezer bags, nails... I think before rushing in the store for pricy knives or fancy bags, people should put their money in a good pair of shoes. If you have wet feets, blisters and twisted anckles, you'll be miserable in the middle of the woods. Granted, the 5 Cs are the bare minimum, but youtubers like you should invite beginners to spice it up with common sense.
P.
I was assuming people would have decent footwear. I was more focused on Bushcraft specific items. Good ideas with household items. I have done that plenty to save some cash!
Pro,s n con,s , cheap gear can get it done an ya don't mind losing or breakin it . Up gradin yr kit is a constant fight . I take Mylar Blanet an spray adhesive it to shelter 1/2 . Knife out of a file ? , I keep thinkin how easy files snap when pryin . Ive never seen a " Perfect " knife
Be good if there was a product list in the description
Sorry about that. Ill keep that in mind for my next video. Thanks for watching!
First thing i see is a mora knife why am i not surprised
"Ahm, you know" seems to be a real hang up for some people. Please proof your videos previous to posting to present the best possible image you can. Very important! Thank for your work. I appreciate what you've done.
I'm of the opinion that there is a significant difference between not having $200 to spend on a knife and betting your life on $60 worth of Walmart gear. No redundancy, no water, food, first aid or rescue capabilities, i get the budget minimalist mentality but like you said, you had gear fail on you and you had to rely on someone else with not only better, but extra gear. But hey opinions are like assholes right? Take it easy man, that was a good watch, refreshing, even though it didn't necessarily agree.
I agree that there are times when you need good stuff when your life is on the line. However, 99% of the time, your life aint on the line. Thats just been my experience. I have higher quality things that I have bought after I decided I liked what I was getting into, but this is aimed at entry level type stuff. Thanks for watching!
This is simply a hobby and no rank amateur has any business putting their life in danger. Ever. The point is you don't use a friggin spitting cobra to learn how to catch snakes. You don't trek 50 miles into the bush to learn bushcraft. You stay close to egress so that failure is an option.
I like your approach to getting people started with decent stuff for a realistic price but i was a little disappointed when you said that the less expensive Magnesium bars do not work... I have never in my life used a magnesium bar that didn't work, so if some one is making Zinc bars that is up to them but if i pay for a magnesium bar and i get a zinc bar that is consumer fraud ...
Here's i idea though, you can buy a bic lighter for under 3 dollars???
Im gonna make a video of my mora mods. Put a paracord duct tape 90* spine. Thats your video. Like every other rambo in youtube
an extra pair of glasses if you have/need them
I've got that knife
Paul Osmond nice!
youre one of those um guys lol i did that on my first s couple vids not sure u noticed