Doug Shoe Bushcraft, PO Box 42, Straffford NH 03884 USA
Gear, tools, and skills for the common man
Wilderness adventures, survival challenges, and backwoods camping.
Bushcraft the way we did it in the old days.
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I won that same blade in a tomahawk throwing contest back in the '70's and lost it somewhere. That's a nice sheath. I've made a number of them over the years. I favour the scandi/saami type knives now for their scary sharpness, although there's a Green River knife I use in the kitchen. Nice work Bud. And as long as we're quoting the Lord, remember this, "Tarry in Jerusalem until I clothe you with power."
I have a Survivor knife I bought at a sporting goods store near my home, and I went to home Depot and an associate helped me find create a auxiliary cap for the knife. I carried the compass on the knife when I went camping and removed the compass and switched it out a kept it in my pocket because I didn't want my compass to fail me. The survivor knife compass worked to navigate in the woods. I guess it helped to be a veteran and knowing how to survive in the woods, the US Army taught vets land navigation both day & night, using the stars to find the magnetic North, moss on trees, flow of rivers, etc. survivor knives should be made of great quality, a small hollow handle helps to store small things, matches, hook, fish line, small ziplock bag. The Rambo knife is 18" to 22" long. The saw can be used to cut small pieces of wood. Thank you for posting your videos.
Converted to mostly titanium a couple of years ago and it's fine. Still use aluminium occasionally in windy/wet/cold weather as it does heat up better. The oxidising I've seen tends to be on surplus canteens that's been sat in a warehouse for 30 year's or very old heavily used cookwear, I don't use them. I looked heavily into "the science" a few years ago and I got that inhaling the smoke during the industrial process of making aluminium whatever is definitely bad but couldn't find a credible, set in stone answer for just using the stuff. So i just keep it to very occasional use.
First of all, Pastor Doug, I pray that you will soon be feeling much better. You do an incredibel job in objectively evaluating the items you are privileged to demonstrate. I appreciate the clear & detailed info you provide your viewers. Interestingly, just moments before you mentioned making a leather sheath for the knife, I thought about making one, too. That looks like a very useable combo of cutting tools for a reasonable price. In the spiritual realm: if you wield the "Sword of the Lord" as effectively as you use machetes, your congregation is well-blessed. Again, my prayers for you & your family continue. May God bless you & yours! Pastor George
A few additional mods for consideration: Firstly implement Doug’s suggestions. Craft stores sell tiny round mirrors that dry fit snugly over the button compass. Granted, at roughly the diameter of a nickel they are small but with a bit of practice catching the sun for signaling is possible. To utilize as much of the handle cavity as possible roll 5 small hooks and 5 small split shot sinkers into paper tape “boogers” and drop them into the deeper side depressions of the the hilt protrusion. Then it’s time to build your “capsule.” I recommend using a sewing bobbin wrapped generously with 22g wire as one end cap while the other cap is an identical bobbin wrapped with Spectra or Spider line (4lb test). Roll a few pages of Rite in Rain paper around the bobbins to create a tube. Into the paper tube insert: tiny ferro rod, Uco Storm matches, sewing needles and needle point tweezers. Stuff cotton into all spaces to prevent rattling and provide tinder or medical. Between the mirror in the pommel and the sewing bobbin top of your tube nest a few green tea extract caffeine tablets, H20 purification tabs and pain pills. Lastly purchase a new sheath from Amazon. The brown leather sheath (for 8-9 inch blades) made by Flashblades has silver colored hardware that matches the knife and a pocket for a mini Altoids box or a sharpening stone. They are $19. Now you have a proper survival knife that will likely still be left at home in SHTF in favor of something more reliable. Because let’s face it: you can carry more and better survival gear in your pockets and simply buy/wear a better knife. So why do we do this? Hopefully to expunge the nagging NEED to build a hollow handle survival knife. And because there were more kids who could not afford the 1982 “Rambo” knives than those who could. We do this for them 😂
Doug, I'm impressed with the thickness of the blades and that they are continuous through the end of the handles in both knife and machete. If those handles hold up to heavy use and battoning it looks like a fine set. Thanks and remember to b r e a t h e.
Thank you. That's fine. I just gave my opinion and then tried to give the viewers a good, HD close up so you can decide. I think the more extreme the style, the smaller group of fans you'll have.
In the summer I carry a 83"x35" tarp and a mini inflatable pillow in my daypack. It's just for laying on the ground. I may add another mini pillow for lumbar support. In the rainy season I include a 10 oz ripstop silnylon poncho that doubles as a shelter. Similar to the Temu, but bigger and four times the price. They are small and light enough that I'm willing to pack them.
Thats the way to ride and camp! Dont need no 10 20 thousand dollar bike to do it Iv got a 81 kawasaki 440ltd, 43yrs old runs great ,im 63 and still camping, great video, i just subscribed thanks
Nice. The serviceable gear that is affordable enough to be with you will beat the “Gucci gear” you don’t have. Add two or three 55 gallon drum liners to that kit for a browse bed and I think you’re all set for a cheap emergency shelter.
if everything is wet, sit on the mat, back to a tree, legs crossed, the poncho forming a teepee and light a small round fondue candle deposited on the ground between legs or otherwise. In the pocket of my poncho, I always keep two candles and a bic lighter
Nice easy to carry equipment especially at that cheap of a price. Great vid Doug. Stay Safe Positive Healthy and Blessed. Amen brother. - Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong
Beautiful Stream at beginning Doug,, Where's your fishing rod ? Lol. You must run into some Great spots to fish for some Trout.. Hope you are well. I just got out of Portsmouth NH Regional Hospital. I was there for 6 days , legs swelling up something fierce, getting neuropathy in feet . IF Anyone knows how I can stop the Neuropathy PLEASE let me know, Please. .Dr said I have Lympdeema , poor circulation in lower legs, Disabling me terrible. I can't do anything in this condition,,,bsorry for bothering everyone. IF anyone can say a Prayer for me I appreciate it. God Bless Everyone. Amen. Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong
Hi Jim. I'm sorry to hear that. I'm no doctor but I believe exercise will improve circulation if you are able to do it. I am praying for you. God bless.
Yes, I agree. One drawback (as I mentioned in this video) is that plastic sheeting is easily torn by brush. PVC ponchos are basically a sheet of plastic with the addition of a hood. These can work if you stick to the trail, or are very careful around brush, etc. But really I recommend a ripstop poncho w/ PU coating like the one I show here.............
👍 Doug you give good simple advice using very affordable, easy to carry gear that demonstrates survivability is many times just using common sense in preparation for “a day in the woods”. Plus, your videos give me fond memories of my childhood adventures in woods throughout New England (primarily NH & ME) - thank you.
@@DougShoeBushcraft Just FYI, using the link you provided I did purchase the poncho and ground cloth recommended in your video. They should arrive in a week or so.
On the topic of cheap shit you wish you had when youre on the ground in the rain, unable to move - get a very 3mm foam mat 100 x 150cm. doesnt absorb water, R value of about 1, folds up small and can act as a structure to a backpack unlike the huge ones. Less than 50 grams. Great for sitting on when youre not injured, or adding extra protection to an inflatable pad. I never leave without one.
