Primitive Survival Torches- Half mile deep in a cave

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  • Can I get 1/2 mile into a cave using only primitive equipment???
    #fire #survival #challenge
    This is a primitive challenge to get half-mile deep into a cave to collect clay for pottery, using only primitive tools. In this video you'll see: Primitive Caving, Primitive torches, Chaga Fire, Hand drill, Willow Packbaskets, Clay Pottery, Acorn Processing into Flour, Survival Cement, Acorn Bread.
    I'll add a link for the pack-basket making soon. If interested, this other basket making video is similar but does not go into French Randing, Three-Rod waling
    • Survival Fish Trap --W...
    If you would like to support the next video, please help out and donate. I'm happy to make these but the reality is that it takes time and money. www.paypal.com...

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  • @skatonio
    @skatonio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +324

    This guy’s the best. Hands down. Donate to him - he gives so much amazing, free info.

  • @stefangose
    @stefangose ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Came here from your "Survival Guide" for 7 vs Wild Behind the scenes.
    Its absoluty crazy to see a proffesional like you doing the important things in such a small amount of time and efficiency.

    • @kuiyez8723
      @kuiyez8723 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      this guy doesn't upload anymore i don't know what happened

    • @darian2109
      @darian2109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kuiyez8723 He promoted his channel in 7 vs Wild so he still has the channel in his my mind.

    • @apollo2k615
      @apollo2k615 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too 🙂👍 🇩🇪

    • @kuiyez8723
      @kuiyez8723 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@darian2109 alright thanks

  • @davearonow65
    @davearonow65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This dude makes all other bushcrafters/survivalists look like cub scouts playing "camping" in their blanket forts.

    • @aprilneho6165
      @aprilneho6165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blanket forts. Classic.

    • @ads3827
      @ads3827 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @davearonow You mean Bear Grylls? 😜😆

    • @zerbinauto
      @zerbinauto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes he does. Guys making Walmart survival shelters and such. Lol.

    • @krisvq
      @krisvq 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's also just playing. He has all the modern camera, batteries and backup gear. He'd never do this on a few pinecones without backup gear. It doesn't mean they all don't have the same skills.

    • @davearonow65
      @davearonow65 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @krisvq I don't know what your point is? Of course he has all that gear, he's making a video. As far as never doing it without that gear, this level of survival knowledge applied, is not something you read in a book or from watching videos. He can do all this stuff and knows all this stuff because he lived it and practiced it ad nauseum. I guarantee you he can, he would, he has, and he does do all this without the gear, or "backup gear" you mentioned. Not once, not twice, but over and over again. This dude has serious buschcrafting skills and they were gained by being out there doing it.

  • @ibe14
    @ibe14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    He’s back! Yes!!

  • @jackjoon3516
    @jackjoon3516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    People: I buy clay.
    Tom: I make pine torches to dig clay half a mile into a cave.

  • @BigOz
    @BigOz ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Hey Tom ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills.
    You're the man !
    Greetings from Germany ❤️

  • @yujinny1999
    @yujinny1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm sure a lot of time was used to hike ahead, set up the camera, go back and come back. A lot of work, but the result is amazing.

  • @tobi4541
    @tobi4541 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Was für ein großartiger Kerl!!!
    7 in the wilds

  • @GJWGregory
    @GJWGregory 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I’d love to see you totally own a season of Alone, like a boss. Another great vid!

  • @ddoth7069
    @ddoth7069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Dude, after subscribing awhile back, boy did I lose hope that you were ever going to make another video again!!! Total shocker and pleasant surprise!!! Update on life and videos in future please?

    • @michaelsmith2183
      @michaelsmith2183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree would be great to hear from him more often !!!

    • @HauntedHarmonics
      @HauntedHarmonics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same man, so glad to see him upload something new. hes the best wilderness/survival channel on youtube imo

    • @hugoedberg5246
      @hugoedberg5246 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      where is the part 2??????

  • @ericlindner9508
    @ericlindner9508 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I saw him because of 7vs wild behind the scenes...And i never saw a Person making faster fire than this guy... He has dont it with a "feuerpflug " I dont know how to say it in english but holyshit! I love him^^

  • @osmankuzuoglu3350
    @osmankuzuoglu3350 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    7 in the wildz !
    Bro you make a great Work !
    Nature is awesome!

  • @dex.9122
    @dex.9122 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    7 in se wildz

  • @honeycat535
    @honeycat535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    This guy is really good at this. Very informative, imaginative and enjoyable. thanks

    • @wildsurvivalskills
      @wildsurvivalskills  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @RolandsDad
      @RolandsDad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think doing history is one of the best ways to experience it. It isn't hard to imagine that this is something that our ancestors did at all, and doing it the way they would have is even cooler. It details out the efforts and thoughts they had. Puts you in their shoes rather than reading about it on paper.

  • @samu-yx8zv
    @samu-yx8zv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I literally watched your desert survival like 2 days ago and you just upload, this is a real treat.

  • @Ando-zq7pi
    @Ando-zq7pi ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice Video on the Channel from Dave 👍🏼

  • @crazypolite
    @crazypolite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    New content from YOU?! Dude you're the man and I'm a big fan of your survival stuff. Thanks for making more!!

  • @justindepp5712
    @justindepp5712 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    7 vs Wild

  • @riley-4205
    @riley-4205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    tom played "the forest" and decided it wasnt realistic enough

  • @crazydog104
    @crazydog104 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    7 vs. Wild 🖤

  • @krabbe969
    @krabbe969 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Came from 7vsWild, very sympathetic guy :)

  • @gutsymatt9004
    @gutsymatt9004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are the one that saved me in the woods
    I had no stuff but thanks to you I am safe in a nice home being rescued by a helicopter 🚁

    • @wildsurvivalskills
      @wildsurvivalskills  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      for real?? What did you do to survive?

    • @gutsymatt9004
      @gutsymatt9004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I built shelter
      I used fish and plants for food for about 4 days until luckily a rescue team saved me

    • @rhysgriffiths9675
      @rhysgriffiths9675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow does this sound like a story worth telling.. Matt do you care to elaborate?

    • @gutsymatt9004
      @gutsymatt9004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a very scary time but after the 3 days it was a bit better but still scary

  • @Blechhower
    @Blechhower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Imagine how paranoid youd be if you found no pinecones on the way out.

    • @wildsurvivalskills
      @wildsurvivalskills  4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      😂

    • @naturegirl8248
      @naturegirl8248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂

    • @ballsmanjoe699
      @ballsmanjoe699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh. My. God. 😂 You must watch too many scary movies.

    • @Blechhower
      @Blechhower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ballsmanjoe699 Im just frightened by many things and have quite the imagination :)

    • @Xanatos712
      @Xanatos712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'd be shitting pinecones.

  • @antiniuuus
    @antiniuuus ปีที่แล้ว +8

    7 vs wild 🔥🔥🔥

  • @laurynasg9932
    @laurynasg9932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    holy smoking pine cones, i thought this channels was dead XD

  • @whatsfordinner1695
    @whatsfordinner1695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BROOOOO it's been too long, hard to survive without your videos!

  • @JOZUWE
    @JOZUWE ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Wer ist auch hier von 7 vs Wild

  • @a.i.a3949
    @a.i.a3949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When the world needed him most he returned

  • @WildernessDude2024
    @WildernessDude2024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've practiced survival and bushcraft for 30 years. Have NEVER met anyone with your skills. Seriously man, you are an absolute vessel of survival skills for people an just having fun outdoors with your abilities. With absolutely nothing for tools and equipment. It's refreshing to say the least.

  • @Lellianna
    @Lellianna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Me sitting in pajamas on a confy couch with a hot cocoa: "Yeah, i can do this"

  • @Frank-Xavier
    @Frank-Xavier 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I learn more from just one of your videos than entire seasons of Commercially Produced shows...lol

  • @abdullahsabawi1202
    @abdullahsabawi1202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tom McElroy, where are your videos . Did something happen to you. Your videos are golden gems that I keep going back to!

  • @supercasterjacy
    @supercasterjacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The way you manage to control your breathing, your stress and anxiety is beyond me! Your content definitely helped me!

  • @smashingartful
    @smashingartful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was insane! My palms were sweaty the whole time you were in the cave. You're a brave dude!

    • @thesixstringshooter
      @thesixstringshooter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Knees weak, arms are heavy

    • @EctoMorpheus
      @EctoMorpheus ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@thesixstringshooter there's resin on his pinecones already

  • @tomwolf4609
    @tomwolf4609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Glad your back Tom...i hope you let people know where your at when you do something like this..dont want to lose you.

  • @jacksongraydon2503
    @jacksongraydon2503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think in history if a large enough resource was found in a place like that it would have been a team operation with piles of torches staged throughout the cave and multiple people to hold/carry materials. Also a rescue person on the outside to go in if they didn't come out because of loss of light. Although I'm sure some people have done it this way.
    Very courageous to go in there alone. You connected to a universal human experience that you share with people who lived millennia ago

  • @lexbeats13
    @lexbeats13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hands down best survivalist on TH-cam.

  • @aizcrest
    @aizcrest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As I was getting tired of always seeing fake and bootleg primitive technology videos, I came to your channel and I'm happy you're still making these amazing videos.

  • @jacobdodge9055
    @jacobdodge9055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think we all love this man and can’t wait to see that acorn bread

  • @ChadZuberAdventures
    @ChadZuberAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is incredible! Well done Tom. I love how you put together this video.

  • @MeinhartSRohr-pg1yd
    @MeinhartSRohr-pg1yd ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Du musst hart sein, wenn der Dschungel weint

  • @Schlimpiwe
    @Schlimpiwe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This upload is about the most unexpected yet pleasant surprise all year

  • @Doungen
    @Doungen ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow amazing video, glad that I found you! :) Greetings from 7 vs wild community

  • @peterlustig2143
    @peterlustig2143 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Richtig Geil!!
    We need more Videos!

  • @olegpal5926
    @olegpal5926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This guy is a professional. He knows exactly what he’s doing and never cheats his way through. These so called bushcraft survivalists should take notes

  • @nesterperiwinkle
    @nesterperiwinkle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy cow- This guy is freaking unreal!!! That basket is awesome.

  • @garwoodgerdes5585
    @garwoodgerdes5585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If this were me, Pine cones go out!
    ME: "There must be limited oxygen in cave, I must get out"
    RUN hysterically into wall of cave in pitch blackness.
    Never heard from again

  • @robbie9344
    @robbie9344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nothing better than seeing Tom upload another survival vid, love the content!

  • @fin.simpson
    @fin.simpson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Idea for some videos you could make!!
    •surviving in a rocky landscape
    •Bushcraft skills
    •how to prepare animals to eat
    And lastly have a great day and enjoy life to the full. That goes all you wonderful strangers too!!!!😀😁

  • @zacksellers3210
    @zacksellers3210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't know why I like doing this stuff; but I do. Yup! Well done.

  • @CrawLBoss
    @CrawLBoss ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tom you should make more survival videos like one of your Island, forest and desert ones. I keep watching them over and over again

  • @the.earthview
    @the.earthview ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Er wird so den 7vswild Boost bekommen 😂

  • @AdamCeladin
    @AdamCeladin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Awesome Adventure Tom!

    • @Ghost_Os
      @Ghost_Os 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fancy seeing you here! 🗡👍🏻

  • @orgabaa
    @orgabaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s always a great day when I see a video from this guy. This is what Man Vs. Wild should have been!

  • @waynesmith7650
    @waynesmith7650 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the show; I had forgotten about the Chaga over the years..glad you're back.

  • @wolfgangrodemich7822
    @wolfgangrodemich7822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Leaving a comment to maximize algorithm viewership. Feel free to do the same.

    • @kaikalter
      @kaikalter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure

    • @vega5116
      @vega5116 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will gladly do that

    • @MoronicAcid1
      @MoronicAcid1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No

    • @jaydonpenner9044
      @jaydonpenner9044 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds good

    • @wildsurvivalskills
      @wildsurvivalskills  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Wolfgang, that's nice of you. It's super helpful too if you share the link with friends. Thanks again. t

  • @chriskwammie2773
    @chriskwammie2773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the idea of making the best possible tools and food with limited resources, shows some excellent craftmanship!

  • @Andre-nt8vm
    @Andre-nt8vm ปีที่แล้ว +7

    7vsWild ❤

  • @user93237
    @user93237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel is among the highest quality survival channels on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing!

  • @pheonix3524
    @pheonix3524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible, he left the camera behind so he can film himself getting out, then when he got really far he came back to get it and made alot of trips back and forward, alot of work was put in this video, the editing is cutting perfectly hope you all the best dude.

  • @4t0m5k
    @4t0m5k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "This came out of kind of boring"... You're a magician with this stuff. I marvel at your skill and am happy to see you post videos again!
    Thank you!

  • @kevinchua464
    @kevinchua464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tom, so happy to see you back here, I've often rewatched your videos, so enjoyable!

  • @donlitos
    @donlitos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have NEVER seen a more powerful, knowledgeable, generous, creative survival teacher in my life. Thank you Tom!!! 🙏

  • @AntiM1001
    @AntiM1001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just watched a Video from 8 Years before. This Guy just didn't aged a Day.

  • @jemussi7842
    @jemussi7842 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Certainly the best survivalist out there and humble too.

  • @jaxn66
    @jaxn66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great complex use of primitive skills. Like a primitive chain of problem solving. It's a next level. The thinking primitive. Missed ya.

  • @mountainsmithy
    @mountainsmithy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Balls of steel. I hope you had legit backups like flashlights just in case. My goodness.

  • @benjamingrezik373
    @benjamingrezik373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That pine sap smoke in that cave gave you the Western Oregon Experience hahaha xD

  • @jesseherbert2585
    @jesseherbert2585 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just donated 13 bucks, your videos are absolutely outstanding, pun intended but seriously you are the G.O.A.T. of these types of videos. Live long and please make more like these...

  • @xSkyDroMex
    @xSkyDroMex 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please god, make him upload a follow-up video on this one! Absolutely loved it! Greetings from Germany!

  • @teodulosoriano513
    @teodulosoriano513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagine going back and forth to set up the camera love this channel

  • @Chris-rb8ox
    @Chris-rb8ox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your videos, they are the best survival videos on the internet imo. Very grateful for such awesome content!

  • @AlphaQHard
    @AlphaQHard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im surprised you managed to squeeze through those crevices with such gigantic balls. Man, you are a legend.

  • @proanswers
    @proanswers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    if your primitive/survival/craft skills are as good as your hunting skills- time to sign up for the next ALONE series.

    • @wildsurvivalskills
      @wildsurvivalskills  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Im working on an all primitive bow hunt video right now....fingers crossed

  • @Kroete
    @Kroete ปีที่แล้ว +5

    imagine he had to go some parts twice for setting up the camera. :O

  • @RolandsDad
    @RolandsDad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is real life minecraft, man. Stackin' up on torches before going caving for resources!

  • @SnekNOTSnake
    @SnekNOTSnake 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These kind of videos could be useful for me when reenacting historical events!

  • @slynn5138
    @slynn5138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tom, please come back and make more videos for us. You blow away these other so called survivor experts.

  • @hazard4606
    @hazard4606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the part when you were in the water gave me the chills, just imagine like seeing a hand or something

  • @SchlechtesVorbild94
    @SchlechtesVorbild94 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m here from 7vswild
    Anyone else?

  • @josephlunn6
    @josephlunn6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't imagine how surprised and excited I was to see this video pop up in my feed!!

  • @420haxx
    @420haxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so relieved when i saw you had shoes on for the cave trip. Great video man you got some big balls !

  • @bruhmoment6658
    @bruhmoment6658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Commenting for algorithm, more people need to enjoy this!

  • @Exploring_Duo
    @Exploring_Duo ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m very late, but boy am I glad I discovered this guys channel, your a legend

  • @arquloc0893
    @arquloc0893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We miss you so much Tom ❤️

  • @JustOneAsbesto
    @JustOneAsbesto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was fantastic. I can't wait to see the rest.
    Next time, maybe bring a flashlight, just in case things REALLY go south.

  • @ElliotSullivan
    @ElliotSullivan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow youre so brave for doing this

  • @pogpanda767
    @pogpanda767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ABSOLUTELY love this video it reminds me of a German series on TH-cam called 7 vs wild where 7 people are stranded on an island and have to survive. Keep doing these videos they’re awesome

    • @ImperatoreLXXXVI
      @ImperatoreLXXXVI ปีที่แล้ว

      Du weißt schon dass Tom McElroy bei 7vsWild im Hintergrund mitgewirkt hat?

  • @dervakommtvonhinten517
    @dervakommtvonhinten517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hahahahaha in my balcony garden there was a large flower blooming and i had no idea what it was. and then, THERE IT IS!!!! so its a good handdrill xD

  • @egalllogal7071
    @egalllogal7071 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now is the best time to upload some more Videos i think. ^^ Use the 7 vs wild hype

  • @eddienicholson5601
    @eddienicholson5601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every shot is beautiful, perfectly showing what you are doing

  • @Tethysmeer
    @Tethysmeer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beside your vast knowledge I like maybe most that you are such a nice, thoughtful man. No hard man bragging.

  • @rancidcrawfish
    @rancidcrawfish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tom is so under rated

  • @BigZerako
    @BigZerako 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute mad lad he’s gotta be the best survival dude I’ve seen

  • @TuskKult
    @TuskKult 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This gave me a flashback to a time I was in a cave alone, just enjoying the dead silence in the dark. I was in such a peaceful relaxed state, then out of nowhere I had this feeling wash over me as if something was coming for me, and coming for me fast and to run. I ran out of there so fast that I didn't duck low and quick enough at the mouth and hit my back on the lip of the cave, tearing my shirt and peeling my back open.
    😂

  • @williamstrome5271
    @williamstrome5271 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with many other comments tom very few people show primitive skills knowledge awesome to watch

  • @martinlindsay3057
    @martinlindsay3057 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is as legit as they come. Doing my first bushcraft survival in a few weeks and Tom's videos have been absolutely invaluable!

  • @tallonjones8169
    @tallonjones8169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please come back we miss you G TH-cam’s not the same without you not uploading

  • @cy-xj2ui
    @cy-xj2ui 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING THIS AHHHH! I cant wait to watch this over and over again!

  • @birdmentor
    @birdmentor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the best Tom. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us in all their thoroughness, creativity, rawness and wild aliveness.