Mike Lummio is the founder and head instructor at Bushcraft Northwest located in south central Washington State, USA. He has recently written a book named "21st Century Bushcraft: Wilderness Skills for the Modern Day" which contains many of the techniques and concepts he utilized as a wildlife biologist to travel light and live comfortably in the wilderness. The videos posted on this channel are supplements to his book as well as honest gear reviews to help you better decided what to buy and how to use it.
ITM, OSGB, Swiss Grid and others work in a very similar way and MGRS is just a variation on UTM that uses truncated references in the same way as OSGB.
Mike - Thanks for the video, great information as always. Glad to see you still using that Lunar Solo tent, it's been my go-to for years and worked great up at your school. Keep on sharing your knowledge, I always pick up something new from your videos!
Thank you for your feedback. My child is going on a camping trip and i was very clueless about sleepin bag. Your review is convincing me to get this particular one.
Thank you so much. I notice when I teach my courses that a lot of people are intimidated by map reading until they give UTM a try. So simple and an easy interface with their GPS units as well. Take care and All the best, ML
That was really cool! Thanks! Why the X notch, though? Does that give some pressure to hold the horizontal log? Wouldn't a simple round / saddle notch do the trick?
Hello and yes, you could definitely do a simple square notch In place of the X cut. I used the X cut for this sawhorse build just to show another option, and I think there is some benefit to having more material remaining in the joint for certain applications. Thanks for watching and for the great question.
Thanks Mike. Great advices, as usual. Especially liked the multifunctional alcohol tip... Speaking of gear loadout, I really would like to see Your modular setup from Your book in reality and in action. I've tried to build a kit based on that, but at the end it was overly redundant.
A bit of redundancy is okay with certain areas such as firelighting, navigation, etc where importance is high and not much weight is added by scattering a few extra items around. For me, a properly set up and thought out survival kit is the key to the whole thing. Let me know if you have any specific questions or send me your gear list for each pack and we can sort it out together.
Interesting to note that most people don't have the strength to hold and saw on the wood at the same time. I do this type of stuff all the time, and its sometimes painful due to strain on the hand , forearms etc. It takes a Man to do this stuff! Thx!
Wow, I love what you're sharing, in terms of depth of detail. But I'm color blind and I can't see SHEEEEEEEEEIT of your rope, so the visuals are all but useless to me. IF you should return to this topic, perhaps you could show us something with an easier to follow line that the rope follows? Mebbe? Please? Thanks!
Hello, and thanks for the comment. Sorry it was hard for you to follow along with the rope work. this video is 12 years old and my camera and video quality aren’t the same as what we have today. I probably won’t do another video on the flip-flop winch, but you can see much more detail in my book with the diagrams I included, or if you want to send me your email address via my website, I’m happy to send you a few digital drawings.
@@slingshotjohnny1 Wow, I am a total Luddite and thought this was the new comment notification. I’m trying to learn more about this social media stuff because I think it’s going to catch on someday. In all seriousness, sorry about the mixup and if you want those drawings, just let me know.
What’s up buddy It’s Bigfoot bushcraft here This is my new channel. I have both of your first knives now I need this one thanks lol More $ outta my pocket hahaha I still cherish the first ever BCNW ever made that I bought from you. I have 2 Celilo’s I have the 3v and from Dan I believe and I have the o1 from Andraus?? I’m sorry for budgeting your name I should just say Woodbear knives lol I have a few Woodbear blades and they are my favorite knives I have. I love them! Merry holidays to you and your loved ones and happy holidays to everyone on this thread ❤ Be kind and love one another
Hello my friend, happy holidays to you as well! Thank you for taking the time to write and all the best with your new channel. Good to see our Knives are still serving you well. Wishing you continued success and joy in the new year. ML
@@BCNW1 Thanks my friend all the best to you as well. The knives are awesome and are still serving me great and they will be passed down to my children for sure.
Thank you for the comment and I’m glad you enjoyed my video. The beauty of UTM is it’s so logical and simple anyone can learn it in a short period of time. That’s what I try to get across in my courses and I’m glad it came through in the video as well. All the best to you and thanks again.
Just found your website and enjoy what I have seen. I enjoy actual books more than digital ones. I have a Degree in Biology myself so I can appreciate what you are talking about. You have a new subscriber.
I sling my knife in this position when I know it will be used often around camp. One of my main safety rules is to never walk around with a knife in hand as you are just begging a potentially lethal accident to yourself or a bystander. When a sheath is hidden under clothing in hard to reach spots, walking around with a knife or setting it down on the ground is inevitably what people do. I have no issue with slinging a knife in this style (Baldric carry) or around the neck which is also popular. If it bothers you, then find a carry style that you find convenient and accessible even when wearing winter clothing.
Hi there. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video. Not sure what you mean by “messed up” as I just watched it again and didn’t notice any playback issues.
@@preemptivekicks1355 No worries, thanks for reaching out and giving me the heads up. You never know when these things are going to glitch out and the only way to know is for viewers to send a comment. Thanks again for watching and all the best.
For a spare bag in the car for unexpected guests or situations it sounds like a no brainer. How about if it gets wet? Down dends to fail in damp conditions the synthetics tend to hold up longer and keep their R value better. Great review. I like these honest simple reviews from trusted authorities.
Thanks and I think you're spot on. I tend to save the wear and tear on my A-game gear and use it primarily when space and weight are important considerations. I also have gear that is heavier but more durable for other occasions. So far, these Unigear products have been great and a solid choice for this purpose, as well as for people who aren't counting ounces and just want some quality camp gear for the family that won't cost a small fortune.
Hi Jeff, I had also considered the stiletto which seems like a good EDC option as well. Does it have a momentary on function or is it just click on and off?
Thanks Dan. It’s from the same manufacturer but I finally switched out my 8X 10 for this 10 X 12 and figured while I was guying it out, I should video it as a demo.
I totally agree. And with rechargeable CR123 batteries, you can use it as much as you want without worrying about burning through expensive batteries. Thanks for the comment and best wishes.
What grit do you consider a "course" stone? I couldn't see the grit # for your 3rd package. Do you use 150, 1000 and finally 8000? So ideally. 3 stones?
Ideally yes, I use the three water stones plus a Nagura stone and recommend this setup if you can afford to purchase them all. If not, then I would go with the 150 for the first water stone, or the DMT coarse continuous diamond. I don’t know what grit the DMT is. It is just labeled as coarse.
Thank you sir. A lot of people haven't been getting notifications so please check back from time to time to see if you missed anything. Best wishes, ML
Boy was I surprised to see a video from BCNW in my notifications! The last video of yours I have seen was 6 years ago & I've remain subscribed w/ notifications. Regardless it's great to see you putting out some top tier content again & I'll have to catch up on the handful of vids you have put out in the last year or two.
Thanks Larry, and yes the notification thing seems to be a problem with a lot of my subscribers. I'll keep creating more content and hopefully that will help everyone find me again. All the best to you in 2023!
Where have you been? You are doing things I have not seen from others and teaching things in a way that not many do. I have gleaned some insight from many of your old videos. I hope you get to doing more soon.
Really? I demonstrated how to split wood with a saw as well as harvest forest materials in a safe and more ecologically sound manner than with a chopping tool. Professionals use saws to prune trees for the very same reasons. The only personal opinion in the video is my brand preference in terms of the folding saws I prefer.