Always worth watching and always greatly appreciated. I'm 53 and if a day isn't a school day it feels wasted! Lonnie, Connie you are highly valued educators. Many thanks. Andrew Sprague
Yesterday I tried this using old blue jean material. I have yet to try making fire with it. I appreciate your video as I did not know how to use it. Now I wish I had moved to Alaska when I was younger.
I used a one gallon paint can, popped a nail hole in it, tossed in an old 100% cotton T Shift and set it on the fire. When the smoke stopped shooting out the hole ..it was done. One scrape on the flint steel.. and the char cloth was glowing red hot. Thanks for the video, my Northern woods brother!
Lonnie and Connie, some day when the SHTF or when someone is lost in the woods or any number of other survival scenarios happens, people will live because of your thoughtful, well detailed, instructional videos. Not to mention they just make my girls camping trips more fun. Thank you and may Great Spirit bless you both.
if you read all comments i only been watching couple of years so I'm new but I learned more in the last 2 years than i did in 50 before I started watching thank you
The ability to get fire, no matter what, remains a prime skill. Yet another great video Lonnie & Connie! Will be looking forward to the others you mentioned.
hey there Lonnie, dont ya just love it when it works right away....:) i lived in eagle river for 15 years and really miss what i consider to be my home, i will always love the North Country, i enjoy your videos, regardless of how old we get, there is always more to learn, say hello to your Mrs, she is a wonderful lady.and also a great camera women.
Been watching you videos for years Lonnie. Always a pleasure and educational. I really enjoy your methodical and patient approach. Thanks for taking the time to share.
I moved feom south Florida after being in the swamps for 30 years and then moveed to Colorado this year. Your videos have been a great help in getting my skills adapted from swamp bush to ice cold staying alive
Not only does this present the info well it demonstrates just how efficient this material is. First lighting 32 scraps onto the birch bark. Char Cloth goes off on the first Tick of the steel. WOW!
Mr. Lonnie, you are a well of knowledge! My grandson and I watch all of your videos together. Then we go out and put what we've learned into action! We have a blast! Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to have some grandma and grandson time! Please keep making them !!!
Greetings to you Lonnie and your wife Connie, I really hope y’all are doing great! I’m still watching everytime I get a chance and it’s good to see y’all again! As always I appreciate all of the information that you share with us all! 😃👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I will admit you guys are decided to your channel and I thank you so much for all the education you have brought to your channel also I have been watching you guys for over a year in a half now
I started watching this channel almost a year ago because I was thinking about moving to fairbanks. Lots of real good info and did a lot of camping this summer thanks for the info
Very well done Lonnie, A very simple and easy to understand tutorial. Very impressive on the flint and steel demo. One strike and that char was glowing. My old friend used to say "three strikes and your out".
Fine skills! I bushcraft in Alberta, Canada. Fires can be a challenge in deep snow, sub-zero temps. Thanks for the clear instructions, my tinder kit has grown in versatility!
Hi Lonnie, I would like to thank you and your wife for your, very informative and entertaining videos, very nice work, and true down to earth information, Kind regards. Duncan
I have to say you make it look easy...........that is until one tries to do it for the first few times! Can't appreciate your skill level till you try and do this! Great instructional! Thanks!
Hello, you have a fantastic back catalogue of instructional videos. I've done the cloth before but it's good to refresh the mind whilst picking up other tips. That was some spark off the flint and steel. Worked a treat, thanks.
Thanks Connie & Lonnie: This was one of the best explained & demonstrated fire starting with char cloth I've seen & it encouraged ne to try it again Brian 76
I subscribed because you're for real. When you are in your driveway, you say so. 5, 10, 20+ miles out, you say so. You instruct realism and come across honestly and confidently, which is experience talking and not just practice. Practice is good and necessary which is probably why you do so many videos. You and Connie are living your legacy and the rest of us benefit. Truly sir, you and Connie are salt of the earth. Thank you.
Thank you my friend for the kind words. If I have not already thanked you for subscribing then I wish to do so now. I have noticed that you have been commenting regularly lately and I also appreciate that as it gives me a connection to you the viewer. I do read all comments but cannot reply to each and every comment. I do however like to welcome new subs as well as answer any questions that folks ask.
Now that's just solid info ..and simple wisdom of yesterday ...the ole ways are slowly getting covered by the sands of time in its relentless March forward ..
Chainsaw file? Jeesh...the number of those darned things I've gotten rid of over the years. Thanks for showing me how I can give them new purpose. Your videos are excellent!
hey lonnie i have learned alot from you and enjoy all your videos thank you for all the priceless information you give to us, you have helped me enjoy the outdoors in a way i cant put into words... all i can say is thank you so much
Lonnie I'm a new subscriber and will be sticking with you. I like your teaching style...simple and straight forward without ego. I have found so many folks posting bushcraft techniques are a bit over the top. I'm a 61 year old woman from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and I'm teaching myself these skills. I don't need blaring music and gimmicks ....sweet and simple works for me. I just made my first char cloth, thank you for this new skill.
I did have a question on the char cloth. After making it I threw some spark at it and it caught quickly and burned well so that was good. I did notice it had white fibers in the middle and expected it would all be black. Is this normal?
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I came across your channel a couple of months back and I'm soaking up all I can. I'm also having my kids watch them as well as a part of their education. You are an excellent teacher and your kind, humble demeanor speaks volumes about your character. Thanks again!
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Hey there Lonnie... great to see ya! This ol' video popped up on my recommendations and I just had to give it a re-watch. So much incredibly useful knowledge and tips packed in here. Thanks again for sharing it all. Hope this finds you and yours doing well brother! -John
@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival My pleasure Brother. I'm really glad to hear that y'all are doing great. We are doing very well also (thank you my friend).
Sir. Educational video. thank you for that. im a wanabee. i grew up in big bear mountain but with a silver spoon. im now in the gulf coast beautiful waters and fishing. but miss the mountains. now im daddy and my family we all want to go to the mountains. Ozarks are on my mind. your teachings are very appreciated. i hope my 2 toddler daughters will grasp the life.
I like your videos great information and done in a professional manner. I will keep watching and re watching many of these , Thank you for sharing your skills with others who enjoy the outdoors.
Wow ! You're awesome.
I learned a lot Sir !
Thank you 😊
from Michael in Florida
Always worth watching and always greatly appreciated. I'm 53 and if a day isn't a school day it feels wasted! Lonnie, Connie you are highly valued educators. Many thanks. Andrew Sprague
Yesterday I tried this using old blue jean material. I have yet to try making fire with it. I appreciate your video as I did not know how to use it. Now I wish I had moved to Alaska when I was younger.
You're a sourdough Lonnie. It's always such a pleasure.
I love coming back here for a refresher. Thanks Lonnie and Connie.
I used a one gallon paint can, popped a nail hole in it, tossed in an old 100% cotton T Shift and set it on the fire. When the smoke stopped shooting out the hole ..it was done. One scrape on the flint steel.. and the char cloth was glowing red hot. Thanks for the video, my Northern woods brother!
I always love watching natural material camping myself
They seem like they would be the coolest grandparents ever!
I loved the quartz and homeade steel striker idea. I will always remember this.
great video thanks for showing gonna make some myself I'm in Ireland
we appreciate you also lonnie.God bless you and family.
Lonnie and Connie, some day when the SHTF or when someone is lost in the woods or any number of other survival scenarios happens, people will live because of your thoughtful, well detailed, instructional videos. Not to mention they just make my girls camping trips more fun. Thank you and may Great Spirit bless you both.
if you read all comments i only been watching couple of years so I'm new but I learned more in the last 2 years than i did in 50 before I started watching thank you
I'm glad the videos have been useful for you.
This channel deserves at least 10 million subs guys
Say Heah, Connie and Lonnie were Lovers, They loved to Bush Craft up North. Thanx for sharing Connie and Lonnie.
The ability to get fire, no matter what, remains a prime skill. Yet another great video Lonnie & Connie! Will be looking forward to the others you mentioned.
Excellent! I love working with flint and steel. thank you for sharing.
Really enjoy your videos. You and your wife do a great job and very educational. Thank you.
Hey man, your like a grandpa I never had. I didn't have a grandpa growing up, they passed on before me. Love you Lonnie take care bud!.
You take care as well my cyber grandson. :o)
Good vid Lonnie as always, good job with the flint and steel and char cloth well executed im still practicing up on that skill, thank you.👍
hey there Lonnie, dont ya just love it when it works right away....:) i lived in eagle river for 15 years and really miss what i consider to be my home, i will always love the North Country, i enjoy your videos, regardless of how old we get, there is always more to learn, say hello to your Mrs, she is a wonderful lady.and also a great camera women.
Lonnie and Connie...what a team...thanks for the great videos!
Just wanted to let you know, that I deeply respect your humbleness.
Been watching you videos for years Lonnie. Always a pleasure and educational. I really enjoy your methodical and patient approach. Thanks for taking the time to share.
I LOVE that red colour on the char-cloth, nothing else like it....
I moved feom south Florida after being in the swamps for 30 years and then moveed to Colorado this year. Your videos have been a great help in getting my skills adapted from swamp bush to ice cold staying alive
That is a proper flint and steel set up, effortless and expert, nice.
Great video not only making char cloth but building a fire . Tinder , kindling ,ignition , fuel .
Thank you
Not only does this present the info well it demonstrates just how efficient this material is. First lighting 32 scraps onto the birch bark. Char Cloth goes off on the first Tick of the steel. WOW!
lonnie and connie, I just love your videos, and the teaching I tet rrom them. may God bless and keep you both
Lonnie I seriously enjoy your knowledge turn into videos. I really appreciate your time and efforts in producing your videos.
God bless you sir
One of the best videos on Char clothe and flint and steel! Great job !
Mr. Lonnie, you are a well of knowledge! My grandson and I watch all of your videos together. Then we go out and put what we've learned into action! We have a blast! Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to have some grandma and grandson time! Please keep making them !!!
Teaching my 3 year old about the basics of fire and this is a great refresher video for me too!
You are a wizard with the flint and steel sir. Thanks for the video you two
My husband and I just love your videos. Very informative! Thank you!
I love your videos, they give me a feeling of Peace in a stressful world. God bless you
Thank you Lonnie......always good to watch your videos. Give our best to Connie. -Stephen, Ohio
Best info I've seen yet on using flint and steel on the net
You guys have out done your selfs again
Thank so much for sharing
Greetings to you Lonnie and your wife Connie, I really hope y’all are doing great! I’m still watching everytime I get a chance and it’s good to see y’all again! As always I appreciate all of the information that you share with us all! 😃👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Lonnie for sharing another video. Well done.
One of the best videos I have seen on making char cloth. Keep up the good work.
Excellent demonstration Lonnie. Thank you.
I have done this many times by trial and error till I have got , I have enjoyed watching you do this you are a true teacher
Wow, that char cloth lights up like a match.
You explain things very well. Your fire starter works almost as quick as matches. Take care!
If youtube had an award for Most Grizzled Content Creator, this man would surely win.
I've never really been interested in camping but I love these videos, keep it up!
I will admit you guys are decided to your channel and I thank you so much for all the education you have brought to your channel also I have been watching you guys for over a year in a half now
Lonnie...you are truly amazing. I am learning so much from watching you. Thank you for the knowledge you are teaching in this day we could all use it.
I was just wondering this exact thing while watching others use charcloth. Thank you so much.
Now that was one heck of a spark from your steel. That's awesome.
Lonnie really enjoyed the video thank you for the different methods and ideas of doing char cloth and Connie great camera work as always love you two
kidding aside I've been watching your videos for a few months now and I love listening to you, your voice is kind of soothing
Glad you found the channel. Welcome to the channel. Glad you are the videos
I started watching this channel almost a year ago because I was thinking about moving to fairbanks. Lots of real good info and did a lot of camping this summer thanks for the info
Made it when I was in Boy Scouts in the early 1970s. Works great 👍 and I keep some in my possible bag.
Another great video Lonnie and Connie, thanks for all you do.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom of good old common sense and back to the basics :) You explain yourself very well! Keep up the awesome videos!!
Thanks Lonnie and Connie for video. Always enjoy your videos...
Now that was great! You have been helping me a ton, Lonnie, and I really appreciate it!
thank you
Very well done Lonnie, A very simple and easy to understand tutorial. Very impressive on the flint and steel demo. One strike and that char was glowing. My old friend used to say "three strikes and your out".
The quality of this steel has a lot to do with the success. My friend Charles made a fine steel in this one.
I like your videos. So calm and know where folks will make mistakes so you address it.
Fine skills! I bushcraft in Alberta, Canada. Fires can be a challenge in deep snow, sub-zero temps. Thanks for the clear instructions, my tinder kit has grown in versatility!
Last weekend I purchased a flint and steel kit. Made charcloth from old blue jeans. Then light my first of many fires. Thanks for the great videos.
I just wanted to say thanks for the wisdom and passing it on.
Hi Lonnie, I would like to thank you and your wife for your, very informative and entertaining videos, very nice work, and true down to earth information, Kind regards. Duncan
I have to say you make it look easy...........that is until one tries to do it for the first few times! Can't appreciate your skill level till you try and do this! Great instructional! Thanks!
Hello, you have a fantastic back catalogue of instructional videos. I've done the cloth before but it's good to refresh the mind whilst picking up other tips. That was some spark off the flint and steel. Worked a treat, thanks.
Hi Lonnie and Connie. I always learn from your vids. Thanks much!
Thanks Connie & Lonnie: This was one of the best explained & demonstrated fire starting with char cloth I've seen & it encouraged ne to try it again Brian 76
I subscribed because you're for real. When you are in your driveway, you say so. 5, 10, 20+ miles out, you say so. You instruct realism and come across honestly and confidently, which is experience talking and not just practice. Practice is good and necessary which is probably why you do so many videos. You and Connie are living your legacy and the rest of us benefit. Truly sir, you and Connie are salt of the earth. Thank you.
Thank you my friend for the kind words. If I have not already thanked you for subscribing then I wish to do so now. I have noticed that you have been commenting regularly lately and I also appreciate that as it gives me a connection to you the viewer. I do read all comments but cannot reply to each and every comment. I do however like to welcome new subs as well as answer any questions that folks ask.
The chain saw file is a great idea for a striker....good video Lonnie!
Now that's just solid info ..and simple wisdom of yesterday ...the ole ways are slowly getting covered by the sands of time in its relentless March forward ..
That was fan-dang-tastic!!!!
Two thumbs up! Now I'm ready to prepare my own "Char-cloth". Pillow ticking! But must be 100% Cotton. Thank You Sir!
Nice touch with the novel winner at the end! Now I did learn something...Thank you!
Chainsaw file? Jeesh...the number of those darned things I've gotten rid of over the years. Thanks for showing me how I can give them new purpose. Your videos are excellent!
hi Lonnie and Connie, thanks for your utube videos, I enjoy them greatly,, g
This is the first channel I've ever subscribed to and did so because I like and appreciate the information.
It is an honor that you have chosen to subscribe here. Thank you and welcome to the channel.
what a great team you are !! thanks much for everything you do!! blessings 😇😇😇
Excellent video Lonnie n Connie, always enjoy them, keep them coming!! Much love n respect from this learner in Scotland xx
That was pretty cool, i've always read about people using flint and steel with char cloth to start fires, but never had someone actually do it.
Thanks for the reply Lonnie much appreciated!!
Thank you Lonnie. God bless
Nice and simple! Thanks Lonnie.
Excellent video Lonnie. More like this please.
Iife only seen a few char cloth tatorial videos. They're all good videos but you an one other so far has the best tatorial on how to make char cloth.
Excellent video. Appreciate your teaching method. I learned how to make and use char cloth today. Thank you!
hey lonnie i have learned alot from you and enjoy all your videos thank you for all the priceless information you give to us, you have helped me enjoy the outdoors in a way i cant put into words... all i can say is thank you so much
Lonnie I'm a new subscriber and will be sticking with you. I like your teaching style...simple and straight forward without ego. I have found so many folks posting bushcraft techniques are a bit over the top. I'm a 61 year old woman from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and I'm teaching myself these skills. I don't need blaring music and gimmicks ....sweet and simple works for me. I just made my first char cloth, thank you for this new skill.
Awesome that you are learning and teaching yourself. Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel.
I did have a question on the char cloth. After making it I threw some spark at it and it caught quickly and burned well so that was good. I did notice it had white fibers in the middle and expected it would all be black. Is this normal?
@@Henny693 I do not know what you made your char cloth out of but it typically is totally black all the way through and all the way across.
I really wish I could have found you before now, thanks for sharing your time
Lonnie I followed your technique and it worked perfectly.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I came across your channel a couple of months back and I'm soaking up all I can. I'm also having my kids watch them as well as a part of their education. You are an excellent teacher and your kind, humble demeanor speaks volumes about your character. Thanks again!
We just had an ice storm. Good luck in starting a fire in this. Thanks for the info.
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Hey there Lonnie... great to see ya! This ol' video popped up on my recommendations and I just had to give it a re-watch. So much incredibly useful knowledge and tips packed in here. Thanks again for sharing it all. Hope this finds you and yours doing well brother! -John
Yes John we are doing great. Hope the same for you and your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by.
@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival My pleasure Brother. I'm really glad to hear that y'all are doing great. We are doing very well also (thank you my friend).
Love your videos, Gandalf!!! Thanks for being so knowledgeable!
camp site looked better than I figured it could after seeing the mud damage. Thanks for another video.
That mud was still soft in places even after this long of setting up.
Char cloth is something else, thanks great video.
Sir. Educational video. thank you for that. im a wanabee. i grew up in big bear mountain but with a silver spoon. im now in the gulf coast beautiful waters and fishing. but miss the mountains. now im daddy and my family we all want to go to the mountains. Ozarks are on my mind. your teachings are very appreciated. i hope my 2 toddler daughters will grasp the life.
I like your videos great information and done in a professional manner. I will keep watching and re watching many of these , Thank you for sharing your skills with others who enjoy the outdoors.