you sure about that lol .... actually it does come in handy on cold days ... keeps the chill off the neck and allows you to vent heat up from the top of your coat
I didn't understand why he was panting and then all of a sudden he lifts a whole log like it's a 4x4. This man is an old, wise bear. Gotta respect that.
I grew up heating with wood as the only source of heat. Picking up a log like that and then walking away with it... that log weights at least 150# plus! Would not surprise me if it was over 200#! Then add in the cold, which adds more strain to your lungs and body, your muscles... You may call him old but I am willing to bet he can out do most twenty something’s and thirty somethings! Went you work as he has to survive it does stuff to you’re body that no gym can do. It is like growing up on a farm all of your life. Carrying water, feed bags, fence post and working taking care of the farm animals. It builds body mass.
This is literally what I want to do everyday, go out and see if I can survive as long as this man has. This man is a real role model that everyone needs to follow. I mean come on, the beard, the voice, the wisdom, everything is perfect.
We need guys like him teaching survival skills in classrooms. I wish I had learned all this stuff when I was a child. I'm 57 and wouldn't survive very long in the wild. Hopefully, I can retain enough information that, if a survival situation arises, I'd make it long enough to reach help. You just never know if these skills might be needed.
"Every day life can get a little bit hectic. It's times like this, sitting here in the peace, the quiet - It can make life a little more bearable. Make it so we can handle it a little easier. Life is good." This man is the Bob Ross of survival.
The Rocinante I was going to like your comment because you quoted the same thing the guy that uploaded this video did but you then had to go and use the overly used "Bob Ross" comparison that too many people seem to use and for the record I don't have anything against Bob Ross but when people keep on comparing others to bob Ross all the time, it's pretty blah.
This man is in the absolute thick of it, easily a foot of snow all around, lugging medium/full sized tree's ... plus recording high quality footage. His campfire explanation is mighty wise, it's like you're there... props ! I'll be sure to use this next.
@@TrashPanda5150 I'm a woodworker. I spent my life lifting heavy things. Edit: almost 16 years That log (if dead and dry) can easily weigh 70-85 kilograms.
I love these videos. I can actually smell the fire, the wood burning, crackling and it reminds me of my childhood sitting in my parents, grandparents homes in a mining village in Scotland with a fire roaring and keeping us warm. Sometimes we just sat around the hearth and kept the TV off and watched the flames dance and shoot the breeze. And that's what's missing with society now, we have lost our hearth, the focal point where the family congregated and spoke about whatever came to mind, young minds creating their dreams, and older ones reliving theirs. Too many minds are clogged with unnecessary nonsense, celebrity, lying politician, depressing programs discussing drugs, conspiracy theories, wars etc instead of watching the flames dance and creating your own thoughts. Just my 2 pence
@tomtolbert32 it sure is. I was working up in the Highlands a year or so back and walked by a house that was burning a coal fire and the smell was one I hadn't experienced in a few years. An explosion of memories came back and set me up for the day. A nice camp with a great fire going is what sets us back to a mental Terra Firma, grounding us and making sure we can reprioritise what is important to us
That's an efficient way to stay warm, all night long. You do an excellent job of explaining things Lonnie. You do not just regurgitate info, you have lived/experienced the things you teach us. Thanks you for another great video!
The way he talks and explains stuff with such care. Slowly and calmly making sure you understand. Takes me back to my grandfather teaching me things. I'm glad I subscribed. Thank you for doing this.
Thank you sir! We used this very method when we got stranded one night! Kept us all very comfy & cozy including the baby! Thank you again sir & have a blessed day! 🙏
After seeing some channels act like they invented the wheel and all other things they do, I'm thankfull there are channels like yours where passing along good information is your goal and not tickling your own ego. Thank you.
Alex Buch I can hear them whining like a valley girl saying “ omg it’s like , trying to pick up a whole house or something “, lol soy boys have no clue.
@@donnaocasio45 I implement soy and a lot of plant based foods in my diet and I work in the woods, so I have carried logs of similar size, sometimes smaller trees with the root ball and branches still intact. I cut trails, carry logs, split wood all the fun stuff. I don't say this to brag, just to dispel the myth of phytoestrogens making men weak. In fact, they seem to have the opposite effect, giving a boost to testosterone. Eat ample calories and lift heavy things to get strong. Simple as that.
Isn’t it simply amazing how a nice strong campfire can relax anyone. It must be something deep in our DNA to feel at peace when sitting by a fire and listening to the crackling noise it makes.
Fire is warmth, light, security. Fire means not sitting alone in the dark with things going bump in the cold night. This is what fire has done for us for the last....what?....100k years.
Why of course, fire was our first major stepping stone to all the comforts of the modern world, its amazing to think that we once had to rush to trees that got struck by lightning to get fire, and now because we did we now have everything we do now
Lonnie, I spent most of 9 1/2 yrs. in the wilderness in the western U.S. I wintered alone with minimal supplies and gear twice except for my dog. I had no fancy anything and little money at the time and survived mostly by my wits and being really thoughtful about my actions. My last five years I caretook a backcountry cabin on 100 acres that was primitive since it was built around the late 1800's and partially restored. Off grid, oil lamps, wood stoves, water in the creek where I kept my fresh fish. That was all a long time ago now. Just wanted to say that I enjoy your video's. You think things through and explain carefufully. You are relaxed and easy to watch and listen to. Thanks.
Sounds like a great time Sir. I used to do that with my boys. Many times I remember it being -25°c with large packs of coyotes 100 yards from us....great times. Sure does make you appreciate the things you have. Good for you. May I ask your age Sir.? (I'm 60)
@@randyhiebert5812 That experience changed my perspective in many ways, being more appreciative of the things I have is one of them. I quit complaining because I had no ketchup. 😏 I'm 70 now Randy.
My favorite thing about spending time in the Yukon is the quiet. There's no static, no signals, and you can hear the wind, the water, and your own thoughts. Another amazing lesson. Thanks for that. I will try this fire out this winter when I head out into the woods. Take care out there, ----{-@
Usually when I have a bad day I go to the woods and set by a campfire,always calms me down,best therapy u can get,this was a neat way to build a fire thanks for sharing sir
Your voice is reassuring peaceful and calming. The fire is nice to hear. Your sitting out in the freezing cold. All us men should do this once in a while. Your video is great thanks for the lesson.
For a number of individuals, making an open fire out in nature, and enjoying the serenity while keeping warm, cooking or whatnot, brings forth hidden stuff in the DNA many didn't know was there. - This is a situation our ancesters were well aquainted with, and finally _we_ arrived, and today - most 'modern day' folks have no clue how to do something like this! - Executed & narrated in a easy & humble way, and suddenly, - life's worth living! Thanks for sharing this basic, yet valuable piece of bushcraft Lonnie! - Oh, - and greetings from the Norwegian South West Coast!👍
@hyndergogen Something tells me you were thinking long & hard before coming up with that nonsensical comment (on second thought: probably _not!_ . . . )
@hyndergogen I fully agree with Mark Twain's eloquent yet quite simple statement: *_"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." . . . ._* ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@hyndergogen Your 'response' to my commenting on *Far North Bushcraft And Survival's* video was: . . . . _Did you actually _*_read_*_ through (and question) that childish statement before posting it....???_ By posting it in the first place, I guess you felt a 'need' to post that statement, and, if so: do you care to elaborate on this 'need'....??? (PS: While you're at it: Why don't you explain the moniker you're hiding behind as well? - Surely there's got to be a reason for _that_ too . . . . )
As an Oregonian outdoorsman I've stayed in all kinds of climates from desert to forests to coastlines but I've actually never been prepared for a tundra type climate. This is really amazing. I'm going to have to head up to Mt. Hood and practice.
TH-cam recommendations have not disappointed lately. I love how you explain why you’re doing certain things rather than just laying out the steps. You earned a new subscriber
I'm 15 and I live in the UK, it's currently 11pm and I have a test tomorrow but I'm watching how to make an all night fire. I don't need to know this. I really don't. I mean when in the duck am I gonna use this? But here I am, watching and enjoying. Thanks for the great video anyway 😂👍
Everything about this video is perfect. The man looks the part. Instruction is straight forward. No yammering. Great voice. And old man strength! I imagine some family in a minivan gets stuck in a ditch somewhere. This guy comes out of the woods with a chain in his hands and just tugs their vehicle out. Then he soothes the screaming kids with that voice, before disappearing back into the brush.
You’re like a combination between Hagrid and Dumbledore Strong and powerful , wise and passionate Probably saved milions with this video Deep regards 🍻
Couldn’t agree more with your philosophy Lonne I may get just over 24 hours sometimes to get away, light a fire, and despite the work in wood gathering and prep etc I can relax and just sit in front of the fire and do nothing and let all those daily issues just melt away just for a short time. I love it.. another cracking vid, regards Matt
I enjoyed watching him over a lot of the overly dramatic, gung-ho wanna be military guys that discuss bushcraft and survival methods. This guy has a peaceful demeanor and comes across as someone who just enjoys nature and doesn't have wet dreams of getting the chance to shoot someone some day.
I agree ...my depression n bipolar is killing me slowly....I used to spend all of my time outdoors...but life took away that slowly....you sitting there by your fire...brought me back in time
Great video. First couple minutes and I could see that you knew what you were doing. Didn't hurt to see your old bones throw that log around on your shoulder like hurcules. I'm diggin this channel now. Show me more!
You know every day life it can get pretty hectic. But it's times like this, sitting here in the peace, the quiet. That can make the everyday life a little more bearable. Make it to where we can handle it a little easier. Life is good. This will be carved in my memory for good. Thank you Lonnie. God bless
Thank you Lonnie. Your comment about practicing this skill (all skills, applies to everything) is right on. When you need to use it the level of comfort you will have makes a big difference in a survival situation.
Thank you, Lonnie and Connie. Every person in the world has had ancestors that did exactly what you have shown us. I am forever grateful that someone is on TH-cam teaching survival skills and living in the beautiful countryside in cold climate. God bless and thanks again.
Wow mate u in pretty good shape that carrying a tree like it was nothing. I was like this is more an ad for clean living I need to get out of the city more. I want to grow up old and strong like u are
I hate group txt !!!!!!!! I mean he cut the tree down in the video yeah? Then it's pretty green still. Idk tho I was distracted about that part of the video
@@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446 You never know how long it was sitting, it could have recently been cut down and not to mention it's been exposed out into the elements. Pine like that weighs less than most wood I would say the pieces he put on the main log would weigh around 60-80 pounds on average. Which is far easier to lift than any harder woods like Oak!
Best part was just watching you enjoy the fire in peace. Perhaps you can share a story or two about your experiences in life. That would really make an impactful and interesting video to watch. Thanks and subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel. I recently did a two part video series where I told some stories of some of my past life experiences. You may enjoy watching those videos if you enjoy stories. My Five Greatest Alaskan Wilderness Adventures - Pt one th-cam.com/video/F71cRL3fPII/w-d-xo.html My Five Greatest Alaskan Wilderness Adventures - Pt Two th-cam.com/video/7ahqaMwuYIk/w-d-xo.html
Lars as well as yourself and Connie produce real, usable, information that the subscriber can modify to his or her immediate need. This no nonsense, genuine content, provides the viewer with the realistic, intellectual tools to not just survive, but appreciate hostile, extreme climatic conditions. Here's to wishing you and Mrs., a peace filled, contemplative Christmas Season and Prosperous New Year.
Thank you for this! I sleep in the woods at my farm, by choice and gathering wood everyday is a chore. I have to move often because I have used up all the wood. This will make life easier
Enjoyed your video thank you your saw looked practical good size for the enviroment we live Normandy France which is rural and i have an pocket Silky saw which is indispensable.
This was very informational. I always wondered how you would get a fire hot enough to warm yourself and companions in severe cold throughout the night and this might just be the best solution! So thank you. And that tip about putting your tinder in your pocket a few hours before use, I can’t believe I never thought of that. So thank you again!!
Recently gotten into bugging out hardcore and now bushcraft, actually combined my bugout bag with some basic bushcraft gear and this is such valuable knowledge, wow. Very easy to understand and maintain, thank you! Hardest part is gonna manhandling an entire tree base but I'll get it there using this as inspiration! 💪💪💪💪
re-watching this older video and your shout reminds me. You have turned me onto two of my favorite TH-cam channels (3 including yours😉), Survival Russia and NW Primate. So thank you. In the case of NW Primate, I can't thank you enough. He is simply the most talented instructor of friction fire I have ever seen (taken my friction fire skills to the next level). You three are the real deal👍
Thank you! I’ve been using that fire configuration along with the long fire for many years now and it’s perfect for colder temperatures. It is indeed a low maintenance fire. It’s also great for cooking, as I can raise the end of two logs to make it parallel to the ground to sit my pot on. Thank you again to both of you. TC and happy new year!👍
I’m at a fire station and can’t fall back asleep in between calls after midnight, I watch this and between his calm voice and that fire I fall asleep every time, it took me 3 hours to watch this whole video lol. Great job on the video by the way, great audio
A good way to make a log last while also generating good heat is to get one log (at least a foot, preferably 2 feet wide) and a good 2-3 feet long. Build a small camp fire to get some embers going and split the big log in two halves. Put one half on the ground, so that you have it length wise perpendicular to your sleeping area, and spread the embers on top of this half log. Then place two small (1 inch) pebbles on the corners facing you, and put the other half of the log on top. This should last you at least 8 hours of continuous heat (we've gotten 12+ hours from one). And in the morning you could fan it to get a solid fire going from the what's left of it.
Learned allot from your video, Lonnie as always. Thank you! I'm going to have to try this my next winter camp out! You are a mentor with valuable knowledge and experience! I respect that about you very much!
That is indeed a good reliable long slow burning fire lay, I used this over 25 yrs ago many times when I was living a horse drawn nomadic lifestyle, back then we referred to it as the gypsy lay fire because that's were I first saw it in use and it was their preferred method because of its low maintenance and slow burn, seeing Lars use it a couple yrs back made me chuckle, nice one Lonnie, atb and have a good Xmas, Paul.
I accidentally discovered this technique when camping near Harrison Hot Springs in March. basically we just built a fire with medium logs next to a big log it was amazing how long the big log continued to radiate heat. We were quite comfortable all night. I now search for logs to build a fire next to when selecting wilderness camping spots. No tree carrying! Sometimes a big log can last for several days (but it has to be quite big). I find the easiest place to find such ready made fire logs is on the lakeshore. driftwood makes for great firelogs as long as they have thoroughly dried. No chopping, just gather up enough to last the night and spark a small fire next to the big log. I have the front arranged like a boyscout logo type of fire so like this one in the video you just push the butt end of the logs into the fire as they burn down. It's easy to just reach out and give one or two a shove with your boot and the fire picks up for a while. When ready for bed just shove in the logs so you have a pretty good blaze and you can ignore it for several hours. If it not too too cold the heat radiating from the big log can be enough to keep you comfortable all night. If it's as cold as it was in the video you would have to tend it once every three hours or so.
Beard: +10 cold resistance
Can confirm.
truth
For real tho
THIS COMMENT XDDD
Badass jacknife +275 Attack Power
i saw his beard and i knew i was in the right place
Welcome home. :o)
His beard is great I'm almost there with mine.
Can't agree more!
Just dont assume that in backwoods bathroomstall buddy!
you sure about that lol .... actually it does come in handy on cold days ... keeps the chill off the neck and allows you to vent heat up from the top of your coat
Step #1, be strong enough to pick up whole tree.
That would be "Camouflage"
Be a true slav
@Kamiah Season all evening fire
In Siberia ..log pick up you 😬
LOL !
I didn't understand why he was panting and then all of a sudden he lifts a whole log like it's a 4x4.
This man is an old, wise bear. Gotta respect that.
You breathe harder in the cold air.
I grew up heating with wood as the only source of heat. Picking up a log like that and then walking away with it... that log weights at least 150# plus! Would not surprise me if it was over 200#! Then add in the cold, which adds more strain to your lungs and body, your muscles...
You may call him old but I am willing to bet he can out do most twenty something’s and thirty somethings! Went you work as he has to survive it does stuff to you’re body that no gym can do. It is like growing up on a farm all of your life. Carrying water, feed bags, fence post and working taking care of the farm animals. It builds body mass.
@@nomerc3608 also ice add weight to log.
I think I got a hernia just seeing the size of that log.
I’m guessing the log to be about 200lbs
this guys voice would put anyone to sleep with a good storytelling, he would also make a good voice actor!
If you like video games, Oxhorn has soothing voice thats helped me sleep before with his stories.
Sittin by the fire sippin on some shine
I was actually hoping in he was going to say, “you know, looking at this fire reminding me of a story...”
Try Louis Rossmann on TH-cam too.
I loved his voice and his overall appearance! That's a good guy I could just tell!
I don't think there's any more soothing sound in the world than the crackling of a fire
Rain on a tin roof
@@jdhed1 sun on a cat
Wet wood hisses dry wood crackles -family guy
I agree, but also rain, thunderstorms, train whistles in the distance, and howling wind. Or all 5 together.
😁@Dan Didnot
Finally a vlogger where video don't start with "YOOO WASSSUUPPP ITS YO BOY XYZ"
That's because, this is a gentleman, or older dog.
He's not a puppy.
With an annoying intro, sponsored video halfway through and a beg for a like/subscribe at the end 😂😂😂
"Coming at you with another QRS!"
Jerry Vdm I prefer sound of dragging logs and his thick old voice anyday instead of hearing some loud trance song or "Alan walker - Faded"
Or even something worse, some beggar saying "Support me on Patreon".
How to build a Siberian All Night Log Fire: “Step one - get your tree”
“My what?”
*man walks past with an entire tree*
Ahahaha idk why this made me laugh so much.
I rarely like youtube comments. But yours deserves one. I actually laughed out loud :))
Kyle McCormick You don’t have your tree?
Laughing!!! So hard!!!! In tears!!!!! 😂😂😂😂
....for a solid FIVE MINUTES! !!!
Especially with @Muzosh comment!!!
@@muzosh Just pull it out of the front lawn!
This is literally what I want to do everyday, go out and see if I can survive as long as this man has. This man is a real role model that everyone needs to follow. I mean come on, the beard, the voice, the wisdom, everything is perfect.
I might last 5 minutes - ok, 15 minutes tops.
We need guys like him teaching survival skills in classrooms. I wish I had learned all this stuff when I was a child. I'm 57 and wouldn't survive very long in the wild. Hopefully, I can retain enough information that, if a survival situation arises, I'd make it long enough to reach help. You just never know if these skills might be needed.
@@ElveeKayehis classroom is the wilderness. So he is lol
@@ElveeKaye Hi my advise is go and practice you will learn that way .
Step 1) grow a kick ass beard. Step 2) uproot a 12” diameter tree with your hands. ....
😆👍 (I ain't jealous, just inspired)
This man should be a voice actor, his voice is so badass and wise at the same time
"Every day life can get a little bit hectic. It's times like this, sitting here in the peace, the quiet - It can make life a little more bearable. Make it so we can handle it a little easier. Life is good."
This man is the Bob Ross of survival.
Shut up
Robbie G shut up
Go do some research on Richard Proenneke, it'll open your mind.
This is so cringe because it's obvious he was trying too hard to elicit the response you got from this. Screams disingenuousness
The Rocinante I was going to like your comment because you quoted the same thing the guy that uploaded this video did but you then had to go and use the overly used "Bob Ross" comparison that too many people seem to use and for the record I don't have anything against Bob Ross but when people keep on comparing others to bob Ross all the time, it's pretty blah.
Rumor has it that the fire is still burning today.
LMFAO!!
No rumor. It is still burning. I saw it from space.
phonixzero h7
that's funny
Techno viking would be proud.
This is the kind of gentleman that has a pet bear out in the woods that he raised from a cub. Such a great video :p
Grizzly Adams!
Like ice bear from "we bare bears"?
No. The bears raised him. Those cubs are his nieces and nephews. Jeremiah Johnson was mentored by this man.
😂😂😂
Andy M ... and lives with a mountain lion, who’s a little too controlling.
This man is in the absolute thick of it, easily a foot of snow all around, lugging medium/full sized tree's ... plus recording high quality footage. His campfire explanation is mighty wise, it's like you're there... props ! I'll be sure to use this next.
Idk why but when he picked up that log I respected him more for some reason
That log is at least 200 lbs!
@@TrashPanda5150
I'm a woodworker.
I spent my life lifting heavy things.
Edit: almost 16 years
That log (if dead and dry) can easily weigh 70-85 kilograms.
I'm 49 years old 82 kilos, no way could I lift that!
Rumor has it though, Lonnie just turned 25! Slow down Lonnie!!!
This guy looks like he's supposed to be there.
Lmao
Technically. That’s racist. :^)
Lol
broderick kurtz I don't think Lonnie would mind that comment
I always wonder what he looked like prior to living there. 🤣🤣
I did a small scale camp fire version of this over Thanksgiving break, it burned for 12 hrs with no maintenence. It works! Thanks for sharing
Time in the woods is good for a man's soul.
Very. An old truck, the woods and a good gun and knife, and you can do very well for yourself.
great white Hunter
thesixgunfighter Cell phone too!
100 likes
I live in Germany
So sad that we are not allowed to just go wild camping
Besides the lack of nice forests....
Sir I just want to say as someone who works in the woods. You're a hardcore dude! This guy is all that is man!
I love these videos. I can actually smell the fire, the wood burning, crackling and it reminds me of my childhood sitting in my parents, grandparents homes in a mining village in Scotland with a fire roaring and keeping us warm.
Sometimes we just sat around the hearth and kept the TV off and watched the flames dance and shoot the breeze.
And that's what's missing with society now, we have lost our hearth, the focal point where the family congregated and spoke about whatever came to mind, young minds creating their dreams, and older ones reliving theirs.
Too many minds are clogged with unnecessary nonsense, celebrity, lying politician, depressing programs discussing drugs, conspiracy theories, wars etc instead of watching the flames dance and creating your own thoughts.
Just my 2 pence
@tomtolbert32 it sure is. I was working up in the Highlands a year or so back and walked by a house that was burning a coal fire and the smell was one I hadn't experienced in a few years. An explosion of memories came back and set me up for the day. A nice camp with a great fire going is what sets us back to a mental Terra Firma, grounding us and making sure we can reprioritise what is important to us
Couldn’t have said it better myself 🤘🏴from Teeside
The differences between reality & artificiality
Amen brother.
I am lucky enough that I still experience the same somewhere in India, but afraid that future generations won't be able feel.
I saw the beard and knew I was in the right place too.... But once I heard Ron Swanson, I DEFINITELY KNEW I'd be safe living in his country.
LMAO
Dude totally. Maybe Ron's older brother? 😂😂
The Bob Ross of Bush craft
Only thing missing was
Happy little fire
Wow, i was thinking the exact same thing lol.
. . . And your sweetie ☆
I was just thinking that there's a bit of asmr to this.
Even sounds like Bob Ross
LOL Right! He sounds like him as well.
That's an efficient way to stay warm, all night long. You do an excellent job of explaining things Lonnie. You do not just regurgitate info, you have lived/experienced the things you teach us. Thanks you for another great video!
The way he talks and explains stuff with such care. Slowly and calmly making sure you understand. Takes me back to my grandfather teaching me things. I'm glad I subscribed. Thank you for doing this.
I am glad you have subscribed as well. Welcome to the channel.
Thank you sir! We used this very method when we got stranded one night! Kept us all very comfy & cozy including the baby! Thank you again sir & have a blessed day!
🙏
Glad you made it out. Stay safe
I love that crackling sound of the fire
Cedar works great for that, tons of crackling
a lot of extra work for nothing.
Next only to the crunch of dry snow underfoot
Warped Perception me too
Never let that fire go out
Your voice reminds me of Tree Beard from Lord of the Rings.
Great wisdom you've passed us, thank you!
He's got the beard for it after all.
You must understand, young Hobbit, it takes a long time to say anything in Old Entish.
I agree to that .
He BURARUMED that tree
Treebeard would never, ever cut and burn a tree...
My Testosterone has increase after each minutes i watching this.
So has mine ..and I'm a woman!
What's up Belka
Yet your English is declining. :b
This is so cool. If he keeps this up, he may find himself with unwanted neighbors.
@@mogusmonroe9431 He can always roast them on the fire for supper!
After seeing some channels act like they invented the wheel and all other things they do, I'm thankfull there are channels like yours where passing along good information is your goal and not tickling your own ego. Thank you.
It's been known by American Indians for Centuries. Russian Lars? Screw you RL. Blew the whole video.
I know a lot of people half your age who would've been crushed by that log you carried on your shoulder! Very impressive!
Alex Buch I can hear them whining like a valley girl saying “ omg it’s like , trying to pick up a whole house or something “, lol soy boys have no clue.
@@donnaocasio45 I implement soy and a lot of plant based foods in my diet and I work in the woods, so I have carried logs of similar size, sometimes smaller trees with the root ball and branches still intact. I cut trails, carry logs, split wood all the fun stuff.
I don't say this to brag, just to dispel the myth of phytoestrogens making men weak. In fact, they seem to have the opposite effect, giving a boost to testosterone.
Eat ample calories and lift heavy things to get strong. Simple as that.
@@FlintSparkedStudios "soy boy" is not really about food preferences, it's rather about lifestyle. Good for you tho
@@Groza_Sadika This guy took the cake.
@@donnaocasio45 ok boomer
This was great! The internet doesn't completely suck after all!
Idk how I got here, but great video
Thanks. I don't know how you got here either but I'm glad you did.
Same
I also found this video randomly.... and i like jt
10:20 made it for me.
Yeah. Life is good.
It is my friend. Thank you very much for sharing, I will never forget.
I feel that also.
That was a beautiful moment.
I agree!
This guy needs to hook up with Sue from that Living in Alaska show, “life is good”
your teaching should be in the school curriculum.!!!!!!! We appreciate your strenght & patience.Best fire logs video.
Just baught ten acres in maine its not much but its mine and this will help me practice in deep winter to stay warm outside thank you great vid
Ryan 24k congrats on the land purchase man! I hope to do the same soon in eastern Oregon
That’s so cool that you did that! Make your fires and practice and Life is Good!
Ryan 24k can’t wait to buy my own land, congrats on the buy
Update?
Heh 10 acres "not much"
Now THAT'S a folding saw!!!
Terry Hanson I will make one myself. Neat!
Dutch Bushcraft Knives made a cool video on that giant Silky saw if you haven't checked them out yet
Bit of a bitch for hanging out the back pocket but what the hell, it's worth it 🤣😎
I want that folding saw
Thats a saw Guan dao lol
Isn’t it simply amazing how a nice strong campfire can relax anyone. It must be something deep in our DNA to feel at peace when sitting by a fire and listening to the crackling noise it makes.
Fire is warmth, light, security. Fire means not sitting alone in the dark with things going bump in the cold night. This is what fire has done for us for the last....what?....100k years.
@@jodyethridge7576 so true. It’s ingrained in our DNA.
Why of course, fire was our first major stepping stone to all the comforts of the modern world, its amazing to think that we once had to rush to trees that got struck by lightning to get fire, and now because we did we now have everything we do now
@@foxboiunknown320 so true
That video was so incredibly relaxing. I felt like I was out there with him, just enjoying the peacefulness.
One of the most wholesome videos I’ve seen in a long while
Tommy Ashworth He has a lot more !
Lonnie, I spent most of 9 1/2 yrs. in the wilderness in the western U.S. I wintered alone with minimal supplies and gear twice except for my dog. I had no fancy anything and little money at the time and survived mostly by my wits and being really thoughtful about my actions. My last five years I caretook a backcountry cabin on 100 acres that was primitive since it was built around the late 1800's and partially restored. Off grid, oil lamps, wood stoves, water in the creek where I kept my fresh fish. That was all a long time ago now.
Just wanted to say that I enjoy your video's. You think things through and explain carefufully. You are relaxed and easy to watch and listen to. Thanks.
Sounds like a great time Sir. I used to do that with my boys. Many times I remember it being -25°c with large packs of coyotes 100 yards from us....great times. Sure does make you appreciate the things you have. Good for you. May I ask your age Sir.? (I'm 60)
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That experience changed my perspective in many ways, being more appreciative of the things I have is one of them. I quit complaining because I had no ketchup. 😏
I'm 70 now Randy.
My favorite thing about spending time in the Yukon is the quiet. There's no static, no signals, and you can hear the wind, the water, and your own thoughts.
Another amazing lesson. Thanks for that. I will try this fire out this winter when I head out into the woods.
Take care out there,
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Usually when I have a bad day I go to the woods and set by a campfire,always calms me down,best therapy u can get,this was a neat way to build a fire thanks for sharing sir
joanne daniels lol thanks,I subbed to ur channel,I'm in TN and it's like 50s here so I couldn't imagine what it's like in NY lol
Nathanial A: Have you tried beer? :)
King David lol,yeah I quit drinking 14 years ago
Next best thing when living in suburbia and have a man that hates nature: watch these videos...
Michelle Dawn ahh I'm sorry ur man hates nature lol that's a bummer to me the woods is like a new movie and what's even better is that it's free lol
Dude has the most calming voices ever man. My little boy falls asleep to this dude everytime.
This got ASMR real fast
I'm a backpacker stuck in university. Wouldn't mind some campfire ASMR to remind me of hiking the AT while I die over homework. :)
Wtf is asmr
Fuk da asmr
The boots squeaking in the snow was asmr for me.
I’m surprised that nobody’s commenting on the fact that he just carried that 300 lb log like he was Arnold in commando 😂👍🏽
Drvinnieboombatts haha
And it was wet which makes it more heavy
"I like it how your men talk tough Rodriguez"
300lbs? What. No
@@loosejooce at least if not more.
Your voice is reassuring peaceful and calming. The fire is nice to hear. Your sitting out in the freezing cold. All us men should do this once in a while. Your video is great thanks for the lesson.
For a number of individuals, making an open fire out in nature, and enjoying the serenity while keeping warm, cooking or whatnot, brings forth hidden stuff in the DNA many didn't know was there. - This is a situation our ancesters were well aquainted with, and finally _we_ arrived, and today - most 'modern day' folks have no clue how to do something like this! - Executed & narrated in a easy & humble way, and suddenly, - life's worth living! Thanks for sharing this basic, yet valuable piece of bushcraft Lonnie! - Oh, - and greetings from the Norwegian South West Coast!👍
@hyndergogen Something tells me you were thinking long & hard before coming up with that nonsensical comment (on second thought: probably _not!_ . . . )
@hyndergogen I fully agree with Mark Twain's eloquent yet quite simple statement:
*_"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." . . . ._*
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@hyndergogen Your 'response' to my commenting on *Far North Bushcraft And Survival's* video was:
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_Did you actually _*_read_*_ through (and question) that childish statement before posting it....???_
By posting it in the first place, I guess you felt a 'need' to post that statement, and, if so: do you care to elaborate on this 'need'....???
(PS: While you're at it: Why don't you explain the moniker you're hiding behind as well? - Surely there's got to be a reason for _that_ too . . . . )
Lars must have a BIG Smile on his face! Thanks Lonnie.
As an Oregonian outdoorsman I've stayed in all kinds of climates from desert to forests to coastlines but I've actually never been prepared for a tundra type climate. This is really amazing. I'm going to have to head up to Mt. Hood and practice.
I live in Vancouver I'll go with you lol
Tundra = no big trees
this is so relaxing , i love the loneliness of the forest , the peace and tranquility ,thanks i needed that
the years of wisdom, coherent words and grateful for having life.
TH-cam recommendations have not disappointed lately. I love how you explain why you’re doing certain things rather than just laying out the steps. You earned a new subscriber
Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel.
Same I always wanna know WHYYY, what’s the science, the strategy, the thinking…
I agree... Great Recommendation! 🤩
I'm 15 and I live in the UK, it's currently 11pm and I have a test tomorrow but I'm watching how to make an all night fire. I don't need to know this. I really don't. I mean when in the duck am I gonna use this? But here I am, watching and enjoying. Thanks for the great video anyway 😂👍
I like it
You will need these skills, then you will become a real man. This knowledge will help your brain. Genetic memory.
You never know.....when you might need to know this
How did you do on the test?
In touch with nature mate
watched the first five seconds, subscribed.
A gem of a man. The world needs more people like this
You and Lars are my go-to guys for common sense, down to earth outdoor skills. Thanks.
Hiked past that spot last week, it was still burning
lmao funny
These comments are great. Big fun here
Everything about this video is perfect. The man looks the part. Instruction is straight forward. No yammering. Great voice. And old man strength! I imagine some family in a minivan gets stuck in a ditch somewhere. This guy comes out of the woods with a chain in his hands and just tugs their vehicle out. Then he soothes the screaming kids with that voice, before disappearing back into the brush.
10:20 almost teared up at how poetic and true that thought was man. God bless.
His voice is as relaxing as the crackle of the fire. 🥱 great stuff.
Am I the only one here to watch this video for the memories of warmth from a fire? Keep your content coming, subbed!
Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel.
You’re like a combination between Hagrid and Dumbledore
Strong and powerful , wise and passionate
Probably saved milions with this video
Deep regards 🍻
Couldn’t agree more with your philosophy Lonne
I may get just over 24 hours sometimes to get away, light a fire, and despite the work in wood gathering and prep etc I can relax and just sit in front of the fire and do nothing and let all those daily issues just melt away just for a short time. I love it.. another cracking vid, regards Matt
I enjoyed watching him over a lot of the overly dramatic, gung-ho wanna be military guys that discuss bushcraft and survival methods. This guy has a peaceful demeanor and comes across as someone who just enjoys nature and doesn't have wet dreams of getting the chance to shoot someone some day.
My thoughts exactly
Yes. Enjoy surviving in nature without being surrounded by wolves.
Let's keep a couple road flares in our back pockets.
😐
I agree ...my depression n bipolar is killing me slowly....I used to spend all of my time outdoors...but life took away that slowly....you sitting there by your fire...brought me back in time
I did enjoy this.
I wish dad were still alive, he would have loved it. He was the outdoorsman
Great video. First couple minutes and I could see that you knew what you were doing. Didn't hurt to see your old bones throw that log around on your shoulder like hurcules. I'm diggin this channel now. Show me more!
You know every day life it can get pretty hectic. But it's times like this, sitting here in the peace, the quiet. That can make the everyday life a little more bearable. Make it to where we can handle it a little easier. Life is good. This will be carved in my memory for good. Thank you Lonnie. God bless
Thank you Lonnie. Your comment about practicing this skill (all skills, applies to everything) is right on. When you need to use it the level of comfort you will have makes a big difference in a survival situation.
Anybody that has been in the wild totally understands his wisdom in taking that time to just enjoying the peace and quiet
Thank you, Lonnie and Connie. Every person in the world has had ancestors that did exactly what you have shown us. I am forever grateful that someone is on TH-cam teaching survival skills and living in the beautiful countryside in cold climate.
God bless and thanks again.
I'll reccomend TA Outdoors while I'm here
Wow mate u in pretty good shape that carrying a tree like it was nothing. I was like this is more an ad for clean living I need to get out of the city more. I want to grow up old and strong like u are
That's what I said bro! This dude is in great shape. Clean living does a body good.
Not saying hes not in shape , but dry wood weighs about 1/3 of that of green wood .
I hate group txt !!!!!!!! I mean he cut the tree down in the video yeah? Then it's pretty green still. Idk tho I was distracted about that part of the video
@@3a.m.284 it was already down idiot, he cut it in half
@@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446 You never know how long it was sitting, it could have recently been cut down and not to mention it's been exposed out into the elements. Pine like that weighs less than most wood I would say the pieces he put on the main log would weigh around 60-80 pounds on average. Which is far easier to lift than any harder woods like Oak!
that bit around 10mins was touching, thanks for that.
Thank you for the pleasure of allowing us into your warm company and sharing your knowledge. 🔥
Best part was just watching you enjoy the fire in peace. Perhaps you can share a story or two about your experiences in life. That would really make an impactful and interesting video to watch. Thanks and subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel. I recently did a two part video series where I told some stories of some of my past life experiences. You may enjoy watching those videos if you enjoy stories.
My Five Greatest Alaskan Wilderness Adventures - Pt one
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My Five Greatest Alaskan Wilderness Adventures - Pt Two
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Lars as well as yourself and Connie produce real, usable, information that the subscriber can modify to his or her immediate need. This no nonsense, genuine content, provides the viewer with the realistic, intellectual tools to not just survive, but appreciate hostile, extreme climatic conditions. Here's to wishing you and Mrs., a peace filled, contemplative Christmas Season and Prosperous New Year.
Fred Thorne well said Mr Thorne!
Doug Bucher - Thank you!
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Wow! Awesome! I am from Siberia and I've never seen this kind of fire before 🤣
10:30 exactly what I needed to hear, true words.
I can listen to a fire hissing and popping all night long. Soo soothing
Thank you for this! I sleep in the woods at my farm, by choice and gathering wood everyday is a chore. I have to move often because I have used up all the wood. This will make life easier
Lonnie your way of explaining this is so pedagogic and explanatory. Slow, clear! Fantastic, looking forward for the 300 000 subs soon!
oh how much you have wanted to use pedagogic in a sentence
10:20 "life is good" indeed brother! I understand what you mean and love what you do.
Enjoyed your video thank you your saw looked practical good size for the enviroment we live Normandy France which is rural and i have an pocket Silky saw which is indispensable.
This was very informational. I always wondered how you would get a fire hot enough to warm yourself and companions in severe cold throughout the night and this might just be the best solution! So thank you. And that tip about putting your tinder in your pocket a few hours before use, I can’t believe I never thought of that. So thank you again!!
Recently gotten into bugging out hardcore and now bushcraft, actually combined my bugout bag with some basic bushcraft gear and this is such valuable knowledge, wow. Very easy to understand and maintain, thank you! Hardest part is gonna manhandling an entire tree base but I'll get it there using this as inspiration! 💪💪💪💪
Build the fire where you find the base log or cut it down so you don’t have to move it
Haven't watched any TV since I discovered your channel. Pure 100% entertainment. Thankyou
Glad you discovered the channel here. Welcome.
All that squeaky snow reminds me of home when its so cold your nose hairs stick together. Thanks for the informative video!
I taught fire-science for a local college, you have your fire dynamics down! Great video!
This is my favorite of your videos, Lonnie and Connie. Very refreshing, especially after a tough day.
re-watching this older video and your shout reminds me. You have turned me onto two of my favorite TH-cam channels (3 including yours😉), Survival Russia and NW Primate. So thank you. In the case of NW Primate, I can't thank you enough. He is simply the most talented instructor of friction fire I have ever seen (taken my friction fire skills to the next level).
You three are the real deal👍
Thank you! I’ve been using that fire configuration along with the long fire for many years now and it’s perfect for colder temperatures. It is indeed a low maintenance fire. It’s also great for cooking, as I can raise the end of two logs to make it parallel to the ground to sit my pot on. Thank you again to both of you. TC and happy new year!👍
I’m at a fire station and can’t fall back asleep in between calls after midnight, I watch this and between his calm voice and that fire I fall asleep every time, it took me 3 hours to watch this whole video lol. Great job on the video by the way, great audio
A good way to make a log last while also generating good heat is to get one log (at least a foot, preferably 2 feet wide) and a good 2-3 feet long. Build a small camp fire to get some embers going and split the big log in two halves. Put one half on the ground, so that you have it length wise perpendicular to your sleeping area, and spread the embers on top of this half log. Then place two small (1 inch) pebbles on the corners facing you, and put the other half of the log on top. This should last you at least 8 hours of continuous heat (we've gotten 12+ hours from one). And in the morning you could fan it to get a solid fire going from the what's left of it.
Learned allot from your video, Lonnie as always. Thank you! I'm going to have to try this my next winter camp out! You are a mentor with valuable knowledge and experience! I respect that about you very much!
i miss being in the wilderness, camping by the fire, you always have things to do and prepare, but once you are done it's so rewarding and relaxing
That is indeed a good reliable long slow burning fire lay, I used this over 25 yrs ago many times when I was living a horse drawn nomadic lifestyle, back then we referred to it as the gypsy lay fire because that's were I first saw it in use and it was their preferred method because of its low maintenance and slow burn, seeing Lars use it a couple yrs back made me chuckle, nice one Lonnie, atb and have a good Xmas, Paul.
Terrific lesson and incredible wilderness environment- thanks for sharing this!
Wow! The strength you have...I've learned a lot from you,I want to thank you and your wife behing the camera.Fantastic people you are.
I accidentally discovered this technique when camping near Harrison Hot Springs in March. basically we just built a fire with medium logs next to a big log it was amazing how long the big log continued to radiate heat. We were quite comfortable all night. I now search for logs to build a fire next to when selecting wilderness camping spots. No tree carrying! Sometimes a big log can last for several days (but it has to be quite big). I find the easiest place to find such ready made fire logs is on the lakeshore. driftwood makes for great firelogs as long as they have thoroughly dried. No chopping, just gather up enough to last the night and spark a small fire next to the big log. I have the front arranged like a boyscout logo type of fire so like this one in the video you just push the butt end of the logs into the fire as they burn down. It's easy to just reach out and give one or two a shove with your boot and the fire picks up for a while. When ready for bed just shove in the logs so you have a pretty good blaze and you can ignore it for several hours. If it not too too cold the heat radiating from the big log can be enough to keep you comfortable all night. If it's as cold as it was in the video you would have to tend it once every three hours or so.