Don't worry about being on a soap box. You have learned and tested; results matter. What you find works, and works for you. And really, will work for most people. Keep em' comin'! loved this short series!
Hi Dave, your videos are simply the very best I have seen anywhere period, and you offer them free of charge !!!. Thank you very much for all I have learnt from you. Kindest regards Dean, East Yorkshire, UK
When I first started camping I was all high tech and light weight. As I got older I started to appreciate a more natural style. Out went the synthetic and in came natural fibers. Thanks for being so generous with the information. Love the videos, keep them coming.
Please don't ever get off the soapbox Dave. I always learn something new from your videos and your thought processes, specially in the gear and more importantly the "why" of the gear. Always appreciated and always thought provoking info in your videos.
Loved this 3 parter. The basics that you had were cool. That is a really nice tarp much better that a plastic tarp. The grill was good I've never seen that one before makes it easier when cooking. That soup looks good no need to cook up to much and that lantern candle is great for so many other situations with the 9 hour candles. Thanks for another good video.
Great trip and lil series. I didnt know you could char the pith center from a mullin plant. thanks alot for that tip, also i seen you showered the sparks onto your material and it worked great. thanks alot for this adventure. always great to see how someone camps and what they take.
Dave, it might sound a bit silly, but would you consider doing a video showing a takedown and packing up from that basic camp? Just to give us an idea (and another perspective) on minor things like how much of the used cordage you salvage, cleaning out the cooking gear, how compact you can get the bedding, etc. We see lots of shelters going up on various channels' videos, but we rarely see them being packed back up for a backpack/scout.
Bored by your wisdom and input? No way brother. Keep up the great work you're doing. I have learned so much just from your videos and really enjoy them as well. And thank you for expanding the gear on your website. Good, quality stuff.
Your clothes are always so clean and fresh. Who does your laundry? If I was doing dirt time I'd look like a homeless bum in 2 hours and be filthy. Next time you do a "long term: I'm going to be in the bush for a month" episode, I'd be interested in seeing a clothes-washing segment. Thanks for all you do, love your videos!
Dave, what a perfect series. I like the sleep in you're eyes, the dirty in you're nails and the smoke in your clothes. The tentsmiths tarp is the best! Please keep these simple yet informative video s coming. They are the at home/ field video..
Thanks so much for recognizing the need for this series. Actually, a sleeping mat is one of the last things my kit needs...and I thought I'd need a more expensive Thermarest of some sort.
With watching all your videos within the last year,I was inspired by your spirit,knowledg,and skills.I carry the 10 C's,but I smooth it with extras like trout and potatoes,some goodies(sweets like chocolate or cocoa for energy)that I bring from home along with a book(i have a little book light that attaches to it).For a candling devise I use a headlamp that throws off 500 Lumens.One evening when I stayed a little too late building my shelter,my old lamp barely gave off enough light and I was wandering around a bit till I saw the edge of the forest where the railroad tracks are I walk home on.I go by your 5 tool rule,packing a Husqvarna hatchet,TOPS BOB knife,Bahco saw,Mora,and my trusty Leatherman.I use Bank line now,because a table I built,using Jute,fell apart due to it's fraying and rotting.I carry two Ferros,using my GOBSPARK Armageddon the most,the back-up,the UST Blast Match.I'm now practicing starting a fire with a flint(Brandon) and steel.I didn't have too much luck the first time,as it was cold and I couldn't get a spark to ignite the char cloth.I practiced at home in the kitchen sink.Got an ember going in no time.Placing the charcloth on the flint can be difficult,hitting my fingers with the steel.
Brother bush crafting is all about the simple life and getting back to nature, making your own things from nature. plus a lot of the old style kit is more sturdy and will last longer then modern packs and tents.
Your videos are by far the best on RU-vid! I've learned so much these past years from watching...just wanted to say I greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge!!
the reason he's using the candle lamp is it's versatility. in a self reliance situation, he could make tallow candles to fit in the lantern. the candles are also waterproof for the most part, you just need to burn the wick a little to burn off any water and it'll light, get a electric lamp wet and for the most part, it's done for.
I would really enjoy more of these type of video. I'm sure I'm not the only one. I understand it takes a lot of effort to film and edit all this. I really appreciate the dedication and hard work you put in for us viewers. And I always learn a new tid bit of info on every vid.
Great video brother.. From my limited experience.. I'd have to put gloves under Cover. Gloves have saved my hands and my fingers from possible annoying injuries over and over again. I won't even go on a day hike and toss them in my pack along with my knife. And yes.. I AM being careful. Thank you for all your hard on making these great vids.
Not sure if you follow up on older videos like this one, but thanks for explaining your "personal" kit mentality. Very helpful. Ive learned so much from you Dave. Thanks so much.
Thanks Dave, I found that very useful in order to clarify what essential and what is basically a waste of space and energy to carry it around. Good work!
Nice series Dave watched all three. I think the real life stuff is what people like man seeing you go out maybe you and one of the instructors for an over nighter or a weekender and see what gear you use and what kinds of situations you run into. I'm in the middle of a series where its called the real camp life right now don't know if it will ever make it to the channel a lot of mine don't but making it never the less. LOL!!! Hope to see more like this Brother Dave!
Thanks for the series Dave. Thanks for all you do. I hope the family is all well and I hope I can make the fall gathering after the muzzle loader shoot in Friendship Indiana this year.
That weas an awesome insight to the way you do what you do Dave. I always enjoy your videos but I have to say that 3 part series is one of your best thank you
When I worked in the woods in Alaska I always carried a bottle of the 100% DEET repellent (actually I think it was 98%). We also used it as fire starter. It lit easily with a flame and burned slow like kerosene. I worked for the government, so at first we had access to cases of the old Vietnam Jungle Juice. When that ran out we bought the stuff from REI and it worked just as well.
No coffee or coco this morning? Morning time wile camping is my favorite time. I'm glad to hear you will be caring trail food.In the past i seen you use dehydrated vegies i cant seem to find them. I would like some soup type vegies to ad to roman noodles.
I have a lamp that snaps to the bottom of the UCO lamp. It uses 2 button batteries and comes with an elastic to also use as a head lamp. It fits flush in to the bottom of the lamp. You should look into it.
I have the Mora Companion Heavy Duty MG. Carbon steel blade so you can strike a ferro rod (you need to square off the spine first) and you can strike a flint against it to create a spark. Comes extremely sharp, can get it for about 14 bucks plus shipping on amazon.
Great series Dave. Though the kit items have changed a bit, your current overnight kit is really not much different than that of the one you used a few years ago in your "overnight in the snow" video. Great to see that the theories hold up as the kit items mature. Thanks for posting.
Love all the vids. brother. As soon as I saw that grill I thought of another youtuber who goes by Reallybigmonkey1. He makes a lot of his own grills, tents, knife sheaths, & even machetes. If I ever have a question about anything outdoors, you two are the first people I look up.
hey dave that take down grill is way cool man are they in your store yet iam going to buy a couple of them what a great pack item keep up the great videos coming keep yur powder dry and yur eyes along the skyline
Dave I don't think anyone could be bored watching your videos or hearing your philosophy of survival. I was wondering how you keep the ticks and other crawlies off and if you're worried about the risk involved considering how much time you spend outdoors. thanks.
Here is an idea for you, do a Video on crafting stone tools like an Axe. This video gave me a good perspective thanks for all the knowledge. I cant imagine bugs not being a problem while you sleep on the open ground, thats pretty rugged.
I like the idea of the candle but the grill is a bit much to have to put together. Thanks for the video, most others will just show items, thanks for actually using them. :) I have a belt pouch like you have and it's a wonderful bag, holds a lot of things I need asap for fire. That's one item I'll not leave home without.
Not boring at all sir! Pointed out a great thing that I did and that was not choosing the right gear at first . Went for the high tech, more complex items instead of tried and true low tech,minimal parts gear. Will be checking out more of your vids here and i hope to be able to take a class this summer as your not too far away from Cincinnati.
