I've been hearing your voice for about 15 years brother, and every time I do I become a better woodsman. Keep making whatever kind of videos you like, whatever length you like, and I'll keep listening.
Dave you are the best of the best. You're never negative. You never throw anyone under the bus unlike most others. Your knowledge is deep and you share it with no arrogance. I would say that you were very refreshing except you have been doing it this way for so long that it's no longer refreshing. Instead it is just very enjoyable. Thank you so much!
Dave Canterbury, thanks for the video. I like longer videos in general. The only time I’ll watch videos under 30 minutes is yours and similar how-to type. I like to be able to throw something on and hear talking/rambling/expounding, for hours if possible, on things that interest me. It’s a great style of video for multitasking. Short videos that you have to watch the screen for How-to Long videos that you can mostly just listen to and gather nuggets of wisdom or hear great stories etc. good stuff.
It's astonishing someone as reputable as Canterbury producing videos for almost two decades on personal safety, survival and responsibility has to be ultra careful not to even mention the word gun in fear of being canceled by RU-vid, but RU-vid simultaneously has tens of thousands of videos of rappers who's entire videos are brandishing guns and rapping about guns, drugs, sex, violence and crimes of every nature imaginable, and RU-vid doesn't do a thing about it.
I liked your comments on the through-hiker vs bushcrafter, I left similar comments on that video. As for videos long or short, you make whatever you want and the smart people will listen for the wisdom. Thanks!
Recommended: Loctite 222MS (Purple) for those tripod screws and other set-screws (sights) that you don't want to vibrate loose...still easy to remove without too much effort if you have to!!!
My wife and i are homeschooling our son this year and i want to include an outdoors class focused on bushcraft and survival for him. He is 12 years old. What would you recommend for a curriculum? What should i focus on most givin current events of today? We love your videos keep them coming!!!!
I used to keep my bag organized with sub-bags made of cordera or nylon or whatever - after an unexpected swim on a hiking trail I switched everything to plastic freezer bags, and in some cases vacuum bags (for emergency items I don't plan on using on the trail). It also helps in an unexpected rain storm. I'm also lining my big pocket backpack with either a milsurp filbe water proof liner or a 6.0 mil 55-gallon trash bags.
@DaveCanterbury Hey Dave, Thanks for another great, informative video! Any chance that you can also post videos with topics such as guns, etc. on another more 2A friendly platform such as Rumble? I miss seeing your older videos with such info. They have helped focus my search for what works well for me in the field. Thanks! Plainsman
Love the around the table chats about outdoor gear. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. A lot of good mental tools to have in the toolbox. I may encounter a situation and remember that Dave said: " ". Keep up the good work.
I’ve been wondering if anyone approached this activity from a modular design perspective and you are the best one I’ve seen so far. I’ve watched enough bugout bag, EDC, and tin can survival videos to realize there’s more than one way to do it and what works for me or not. I’ve just found your channel and don’t know if you’ve done those kind of videos or not.
Great video... freelance knowledge is what i love! Secrets are revealed when you talk from the him! Yes, you can obviously go back and edit out sensitive information. But the tips, tricks, hacks, the little things make the differences! Thanks Dave!
This is a great concept, and translates well to scenarios other than hunting and camping. For example, I am already forming ideas for carrying and organizing mechanics tools based on this idea.
I was trying Dave. To have a setup, just like that. My problem is, to much stuff. Lol. But what your video is showing. Is what probably, will work best. It is the next level. Thank you very much. Cheers 🍻
Terrific coverage and tips of the gear organizing, David! It is important to hear an advise from someone of your experience and background, thanks a lot!
Funny! Even before you started talking about your radio, out of all of your gear, the radio jumped out at me. I'm a radio man myself, Ku4zx, like a moth to a flame. Not everyone makes the connection to " Why " a radio. Can you live with out it? Will you die if you don't have one? No. But the information that it can provide, is well worth the extra weight to me. I actually carry a small, self contained (Battery included ) HF rig and EFHW antenna that I made, 40m - 10m, 2lbs, and I can hear and talk to the world. I have a brief video on it, I may just post that. 73 God Bless!
Here in AZ it's not just the 'seasons' but what 'type' of terrain you'll be in - low or high desert or the pine forest mountains. We have elevations from sea level to 10,000 feet and the temperatures can vary literally 100F degrees. Then there's the 'activity' - hunting/camping/hiking/ATVs? My basic survival 'kit' never changes but adjustments to 'snivel gear' must be made for climate, terrain and activity - if possible. I have a room full of storage bins and packs for those adjustments - just a larger scale of Dave's 'in and out box' method. Ahead of Dave's insightful wisdom I also have been buying and using military surplus gear for decades - durable and affordable it really can't be beat for general purpose outdoor activities. My Dad taught me that. Been using a KA-Bar and ALICE pack for a long time. It's about knowing the strengths and weaknesses of your gear - Dave taught me that. Fear not UCP camouflage as it can be dyed or rattle canned and even works rather well in the rocky low desert washes and terrain in the Southwest. USGI Woodland pattern gear is indeed getting rare but can be had after market - do your research for quality products like 'Pathfinder'. Although many 'bushcraft techniques' are useless in the low deserts of the Southwest (few trees or wood sources) I''ve been watching Dave and Shawn Kelly for years - both are treasure chests of common sense survival skills.
Great information on kit organization & components. Ive definitely learned to appreciate your years of knowledge & advice on outdoor gear & topics.. As an admitted overloaded gear junkie.. thank you . Every item Ive ever purchased from SRO has been top notch & solid. Thanks Dave.
I do similar with my JEEP. A tote holds various gear. A bucket with a swivel seat lid for my hammock set up. I use a bucket with a Gamma Seal lid as a food pantry. Tossed in the back of the JEEP and I'm ready for random acts of camping.
For me canvas pouches are heavy when added up. I use stuff sacks now and for me its been working. I labeled my bags also. Right on time with this subject. Now i have to get rid of all the extra gear that are triple and doubles
Anything u can share with us… most the pathfinder community greatly appreciates & enjoys. Your legacy lives on similar to Kephart, Mors and Nessmuck. Thanks! Excellent video! 👍👍😁🇺🇸
I've been doing it that way for years. I put alot of different kits together and am always adding and subtracting items as necessary. It's soothing for me. Have made alot of kits for friends and having small fishing kits, med kits, etc, helps putting a basic kit quick and easy. Different levels each need for different full kits. Love it.
Very interested in the dyneema pack. The scrub (close country) in places down under can be brutal. Not having things that catch on the pack is most beneficial. My current pack is just that, a larger bucket and everything goes inside it. Except the tourniquet that lives on the sholder strap and knife on the belt. A longer but narrower pack helps too. Cheers Dave. 💜👍 Universal Sovereign Citizen
And here I though I was one of the few that maintained an "In-or-out box"in my Jeep Grand Cherokee!! LOL! Wait a minute!!! Did you mean a box for when we go to "IN-N-OUT" for burgers? Great video as usual.
Great work as always sir, was trying to decide between the wild rocket pack from one Tigris or the scout, went with the Scout pack, I’m sure I won’t be disappointed, always satisfied with your gear. Always carry my wave and bits and a small tool roll in my everyday bag as well, highly recommend 👍
I feel your struggle, Dave. Not being able to speak bluntly on RU-vid because of the algorithm when it comes to firearms is definitely a huge pain in the backside. My go-to is just going to be “ranged hunting and defense.” Because for all the algorithm knows I could be talking about a bow or a slingshot.
Interested to know the case for the sunglasses... I usually wear contacts and like to take a pair of glasses as backup but have had trouble finding a sturdy case.
Dave, I want you to check this company out and tell me what you think. I own 2 pairs of Ombraz sunglasses, and will likely buy a pair of prescription soon from them. I personally think they are absolutely amazing. Get some and see how you like them!
I rechecked powerfim. Cause was eyeing it years ago. And prices i says shot way up. But yoleah basically a large blanket thats a solar panel. And can be shot through and the holes doesnt stop it.
its good that daves kit videos arent "i use this so you should too, if you dont by my kit from shop you arent a proper bushcrafter" that ive seen, also his reviews arent shilling, they seem in depth stemming from months of use. also his opinion of kit has changed over decades, i remember when he didnt like hammocks. i get fed up of all the olite review videos where youtubers are simply doing paid promotions for olite. daves videos are legit and his pathfinder kit does feel like its chosen and designed to fit a reall reason, but he doesnt denegrate people who choose otehr brands or cant afford pathfinder.
For solar panels check out the Elecom Nestout series - they offer complete "outdoor" focused kits made in Japan - they're new to the American market and barely have any reviews in English. The materials are great, construction quality was exactly what I was looking for, though some of the accessories like the light kit is a bit larger and maybe more flimsy than I would like (for example, plastic couplings). I've had one for about a year but don't take it in the field (I got it more for grid down emergency prep) - this company is definitely targeting people like us for as an off grid/outdoor segment. I pair this up with a Goal Zero AA/AAA lith ion battery recharger. Being that it's all USB connections any 0311 could figure it out.
I purchased a Dirty Woodsman kit at the gathering last year that came in one of the bags similar to what is shown in this video containing the fishing kit or binoculars. Where can I find these bags? I’d like to get a couple more.
A dyneema tent seemss to go against daves bulletproof kit mentality, or am i missing somethings and theyre really robust......edit..after finishedwatching video, interesting that dyneema fabric mentioned, doesnt have the ugly space silver look, a tent in drab green in the material could be good, or poncho
Wait, you bash online platforms that they aren't one on one, but then claim this is? That don't make any sense man. Any platform you're not live with someone isn't one on one. Overall good video though.
What I mean by that is platforms that are pay to play and I have courses on Udemy are not personal, they get the needed info out there in a very formatted manner
I own a powerfilm and needs repair and contact them several times…professor… terrible customer service… I’m still waiting for them to respond not all that is made in USA means are good… I won’t recommend that company 👎🏼
