Solo Overnight Finding an Abandoned Watch Tower in the Woods

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  • @recall5811
    @recall5811  21 день назад +60

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    • @richardg.6534
      @richardg.6534 21 день назад +5

      To me this looks like an Aermotor tower, some of them were used in World War II as an Aircraft Warning Service station.🪖It would be so great if you rebuilt this Watchtower in the future, with a small cabin at the top to be at the top of the trees and also be able to spend the night up there and watch the sunsets and sunrises and the birds, that would be a dream.🌳Maybe you could get some restoration fund from the Forest Fire Lookout Association for that project.🌲

    • @alaskankare
      @alaskankare 21 день назад +3

      hubby and I love your channel.

    • @normajeanhedlund7429
      @normajeanhedlund7429 21 день назад +1

      Was this on your property? How exciting. I would live in one.

    • @ethanstang9941
      @ethanstang9941 19 дней назад +1

      If it's allowed, go make it into a giant fort. The possibilities are endless.

    • @SINISTER_6_6_6
      @SINISTER_6_6_6 14 дней назад

      Rah devil💪🏽 Solid copy on that outstanding passdown of vital intel on survival and bushcraft. Don’t even waste you time with these freakin turds runnin their holes shittalkin. Probably some freakin never did nothing sittin on their damn couch talkin trash. ML&R brotha🍻💪🏽

  • @shadowlord5574
    @shadowlord5574 21 день назад +7

    Hat's off to all of our vet's past and present. And let's not forget those that lost their life in the fight for freedom. A special thanks to all that served.🇺🇲

  • @onsite0807
    @onsite0807 21 день назад +9

    Thought you may want to know, Paul Harrell’s Brother Roy gave a Hardcore Hammer Camp Companion Hatchet shout out and recommendation in Paul’s newest video!

  • @paulzeigler1075
    @paulzeigler1075 21 день назад +16

    Will the Joker and the Thief be joining? All Along the Watch Tower…Corporal Style.

  • @kennethrich2107
    @kennethrich2107 21 день назад +9

    May all the Men & Women who have given thier life defending this once great nation, be forever in the presence of God Almighty. Happy Memorial Day Corporal.

  • @michaelabbott511
    @michaelabbott511 21 день назад +6

    I remember the video of your son ,making his first birdnest fire, and how proud you were when he did it, GREAT VIDEO I learned alot😊

  • @JpHossKY
    @JpHossKY 21 день назад +4

    Reminds me of the fire tower on Pine Mountain in Kentucky. My Dad was a forest ranger for 40 years in SEKY. I made a lot of happy memories running up and down those towers while he was working fire season.

  • @Gary-kg4ok
    @Gary-kg4ok 21 день назад +3

    I think you are one of the best at showing and explaining the bow drill fire making techniques and process every time I’ve seen you

  • @enigma51ted
    @enigma51ted 21 день назад +4

    perfect spot for a HAM radio repeater/antenna and a Starlink antenna powered by solar panel/deepcycle. and a night-sky telescope :) add a winch/pulley system with bucket to hoist things up high

  • @terryche1
    @terryche1 21 день назад +3

    We had an abandoned fire tower near where I grew up. A rite of passage…of sorts…was to climb up to the top without getting caught by the Game and Fish Officers. We always wanted to camp up there, but to my knowledge on one ever did. This video brought back some wonderful memories. Thanks!

  • @larryfitzgerald2373
    @larryfitzgerald2373 19 дней назад +3

    Good points about the bow drill. I can truly say that I've never camped under an abandoned fire tower. This was a good use of existing surroundings! Once, I came across an abandoned brick-making place. There was an office (no furnishings). It offered an easy shelter against a surprise ice storm. Inside, I discovered two things. There was electricity available (all I had to do is flip the breaker). And there was a very good electric space heater in the one and only closet. I was able to stay warm and even able to eat up water for coffee and instant oatmeal. I ended up spending two nights and a day at that little structure. I guess it wasn't real "bushcraft" but certainly was survival with style.

  • @jeffmitchell2183
    @jeffmitchell2183 21 день назад +3

    I really like this format, nice find on the tower, you do make the best vids on outdoor fundamentals😊

  • @B25gunship
    @B25gunship 21 день назад +4

    Still the best bowdriller on RUclips. That tower was in bad ass bad shape. But had lots of potential.

  • @justinsigmund6200
    @justinsigmund6200 21 день назад +4

    If anyone is on the fence about the bottle set that he sells, it’s a great set for someone to have. I used that, and my cold handle skillet on the modern survival course with Shawn, and Jake. It did everything I needed it to.

  • @tammyjackson-gq6jj
    @tammyjackson-gq6jj 21 день назад +4

    Really cool video! Love how you find new and unusual places to camp and teach new skills.

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 21 день назад +2

    Thank you for this video. Excellent selection of materials. "Use what you can find."
    Cool that you found that tower! Be careful.

  • @norahc.
    @norahc. 21 день назад +3

    These are the types of videos that got me subscribed and keep coming back. Excellent work

  • @reubencdebaca2408
    @reubencdebaca2408 21 день назад +2

    Wow, what an awesome find! I would love to have a structure like that on my ranch!

  • @NaomiH.
    @NaomiH. 21 день назад +2

    Thank you for your service and I sincerely hope you and your family enjoy the weekend.

  • @4449John
    @4449John 21 день назад +2

    You keep making them, I'll keep watching them!

  • @DDGVET4
    @DDGVET4 21 день назад +4

    That tower is probably older than 30-40 years. Probaby closer to 60 or 70. There was a fire tower near where I grew up that still had the walls and roof on it at the top but was no longer being used back in the early 70's. It wasn't disassembled until sometime near the late 70's.

    • @ARAW-__-
      @ARAW-__- 21 день назад +1

      That would be awesome to find one in my woods 😮

  • @robertosantinni9656
    @robertosantinni9656 21 день назад +2

    Pretty neat find and setup there Corp. Thank you.

  • @johnovanic9560
    @johnovanic9560 21 день назад +6

    That pile of material looks more like a copperhead Nest to me

    • @ARAW-__-
      @ARAW-__- 21 день назад +1

      From the looks of it, it could be !

    • @maxpinson5002
      @maxpinson5002 21 день назад +2

      It would be around here.
      And a scorpion ranch

  • @challenger2ultralightadventure
    @challenger2ultralightadventure 21 день назад +3

    Those who are afraid of failure, or scoff at those who try something new, never succeed at anything in life. The new platform you are involved with may be greatly successful, or it may fail. But if you don't try, you will have failed without trying. Good luck with the venture, and I look forward to seeing it grow into a great platform. Cheers from Winnipeg.

  • @johnnorman7708
    @johnnorman7708 18 дней назад +4

    The last time I climbed a USFS fire watch tower I didn't trust the wooden steps completely. I kept my weight on the sides directly above the step brackets. Wood rots but galvanized steel hangs in there much better. Those towers were pretty flexible like an airplane wing so they were a bit weird to be on because of sway and shake in the wind. I never felt super comfortable with the contant movement, but loved the view from the top.

    • @elund408
      @elund408 18 дней назад +1

      I worked in a prison in the high desert of Nv. sitting in the tower in a thunder storm while the water in the toilet swayed back and forth from the tower movement was interesting but not somthing I really want to experience again.

  • @MarxIsDeadAndRotting
    @MarxIsDeadAndRotting 21 день назад +2

    Heck yeah, reinforce the structure to give it more load bearing capacity and necessary rigidity, replace all the wood with trex, and build a legit watchtower on top.

  • @johno1057
    @johno1057 21 день назад +1

    Awesome find in the woods. Thank You for your service and enjoy Monday.

  • @BrianTerrebonne-ns7jr
    @BrianTerrebonne-ns7jr 21 день назад +3

    got yourself one hell of a deer stand/camp !!
    nice...

  • @curbshoppin
    @curbshoppin 21 день назад +2

    Another great video, Thank you for your service Corporal

  • @jameskelly1680
    @jameskelly1680 21 день назад +3

    If that watch tower is on your property, I'd reinforce it and fix it up. The structure is good, just needs a little bracing and tightening up. Then replace the rotted wood and make into what you want it to be. I'd build a cabin on the top level once it is beefed up.

  • @tombrenes2411
    @tombrenes2411 21 день назад +2

    My 2 cents setup camp
    Cover all wood with tar
    At top over hang a snatch block rope a with a pulley system and a drill all wood some steel new bolts
    At the top a deck
    Teepee fire pit and bbq
    Or buy it move it to your land and rebuild it there
    Electrical power line towers must be at auctions . . . Awesome idea when shtf and you have to rebuild a new home hidden

  • @hanginwithbullfrog4657
    @hanginwithbullfrog4657 21 день назад +3

    Happy Memorial Day Brother

  • @josephwallace1938
    @josephwallace1938 21 день назад +2

    Great video sir, have a safe and productive week. Catch your next video drop

  • @kenemerson1075
    @kenemerson1075 21 день назад +2

    Awesome as always! You are very skilled at starting fires! I have learned much from watching your videos! Well done.

  • @seanpenrod
    @seanpenrod 21 день назад +2

    Thanks for the BOW DRILL SET UP and Example.

  • @stevewood9477
    @stevewood9477 21 день назад +1

    Nice find. Watch tower in the woods. Great video. Love the shelter configuration. Poncho always comes through. You make the bow drill look easy. Looking forward to things to come.

  • @usmcMike05
    @usmcMike05 21 день назад +2

    You should definitely restore that tower!

  • @verapregogrilo
    @verapregogrilo 21 день назад +2

    Thanks CPL👍

  • @mickroe8798
    @mickroe8798 19 дней назад +4

    Have you ever heard anything in the middle of the night that's scared you ?

  • @JohnnyJuke
    @JohnnyJuke 21 день назад +3

    Donkey Kong overnighter!

  • @Chass9999
    @Chass9999 21 день назад

    Cracks me up how many of the Bushcrafters are now going back to basics... I will keep watching you as you show things of interest.

  • @donovanbasham995
    @donovanbasham995 21 день назад +2

    Very cool

  • @xcskier871
    @xcskier871 21 день назад +2

    Really enjoy my ENO Double Nest. It's deep just like your XL and helps to keep out the wind. I really appreciate the tip with the water bottle. I will put that in my bag of knowledge. As I move closer to Grizz country my only concern with hammock camping
    is trying not to become a human bait bag for a Mr. Grizz or a punching bag for a bull moose, or elk. Looking forward to the new platform, I checked it out and researched some of the instructors on RUclips. There is a good mix of survival knowledge to be had. Thank you for sharing your skills.

  • @dennisgrabow2872
    @dennisgrabow2872 21 день назад +2

    Thanks!

  • @phyllisclark3896
    @phyllisclark3896 21 день назад

    Thank you Corporal. It is always a pleasure to watch one of your videos ❤️🙏🇺🇸🫡

  • @troysimeona8748
    @troysimeona8748 21 день назад +1

    You’re doing everything right. Thank you

  • @rayroberts9753
    @rayroberts9753 21 день назад +2

    Stantz: Hey, where do these stairs go?
    Venkman: They go up!

  • @phillipwingo60
    @phillipwingo60 21 день назад +1

    Cool tower.Lot's of stuff you can do with that.Keep up the good videos.

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 21 день назад +1

    Awesome and outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

  • @liberalgunnut1592
    @liberalgunnut1592 21 день назад +1

    Outstanding! Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @warrenmeloling3897
    @warrenmeloling3897 21 день назад +2

    Now that’s cool

  • @stephenparis495
    @stephenparis495 21 день назад +1

    Cool discovery. Always enjoy watching the bow drill!

  • @terryshackelford712
    @terryshackelford712 21 день назад

    What a cool find in the tower! Good video! Thanks much for you time!

  • @66MANICMECANIC
    @66MANICMECANIC 21 день назад +2

    Outstanding AF!

  • @Aleta-uy8gt
    @Aleta-uy8gt 21 день назад +1

    I'm excited about the upcoming new platform. Looking forward to it.🤗💚

  • @arthuralexander0918
    @arthuralexander0918 21 день назад +1

    Wow! That’s a great idea on the hammock!

  • @marcschultz5869
    @marcschultz5869 4 дня назад

    Another outstanding video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Boggger
    @Boggger 21 день назад +2

    What an awesome find. I would absolutely love having access to an abandoned watch tower. Jealous AF!!

  • @michaelparrino5293
    @michaelparrino5293 21 день назад +1

    Every week something new! Its awesome man.

  • @jodydorsett8726
    @jodydorsett8726 21 день назад

    Glad to see that hammock back. I love a hammock in the summer.

  • @kalstreksandtrails7606
    @kalstreksandtrails7606 21 день назад +1

    Awesome find. Another Outstanding A.F video my friend

  • @davidtarbassian1490
    @davidtarbassian1490 21 день назад +1

    Another excellent video of adapt and overcome. Forever forward

  • @kylebradley2988
    @kylebradley2988 20 дней назад +1

    Thanks for being informative and entertaining. Happy Birthday 🎉🍻

  • @RAINSMAN79
    @RAINSMAN79 21 день назад +1

    Hammock camping is my favorite

  • @JimboFit
    @JimboFit 21 день назад +1

    Another awesome video! You are much appreciated brother 🙏

  • @Cool-Lake
    @Cool-Lake 17 дней назад

    Excellent video, thanks!

  • @therealDonMac
    @therealDonMac 21 день назад

    Sounds like exciting times ahead. Can't wait to see it.

  • @mattchaffin1133
    @mattchaffin1133 21 день назад +2

    Welcome to hotel Corporals Corner. Would you like a room with a view? Great little video sir. Hope the hammock treated you well.

  • @user-ht6bp5im1z
    @user-ht6bp5im1z 21 день назад

    That decking doesn't rot out, great to bring home and build a deck etc. Big $$ to purchase new. Looks like a beautiful spot you picked..

  • @danfischer518
    @danfischer518 21 день назад +1

    Always love these videos!

  • @CrossWindOutdoors
    @CrossWindOutdoors 21 день назад +4

    Someone had been hunting from that thing.

  • @jimcooksey812
    @jimcooksey812 21 день назад

    Thank you for the video!
    Have a good day.
    See you midweek.

  • @user-mm1pc9bd3w
    @user-mm1pc9bd3w 21 день назад +1

    Excellent video. That may have been an old Forestry FireWatch Tower back in the day. I spent a weekend in one many years ago. Everything was hauled up in a bucket with a pulley system. Toilet was a bucket in a corner of the top cabin. Food was cooked on a Coleman white gas two burner. Communication was an old crank phone with HQ. Good memories. A weekend was long enough. Liked the hammock, off the ground and dry and warm.

  • @melissafields3376
    @melissafields3376 21 день назад +1

    Always enjoy your videos! You do it right 👍

  • @joshuabomar6974
    @joshuabomar6974 21 день назад +1

    Survival Mastery sounds very interesting. Happy Memorial day . Than you for your service & good luck with the new ventures.

  • @stevennoble7254
    @stevennoble7254 21 день назад

    I love watching your show and I trust your next level stuff will succeed without a doubt you been climbing since day 1.Good on you Shawn I salute you...🤝

  • @raymonddpowell62
    @raymonddpowell62 21 день назад

    Awesome thanks for sharing this video with us and let's keep it going

  • @btrent9244
    @btrent9244 21 день назад

    Great video. Superb use of resources 👍.

  • @janicehoward9090
    @janicehoward9090 21 день назад

    Awesome video AF great find cant wait to see more videos on this sight it has so much potential for just about anything love ya Corporal

  • @BUZZKILLJRJR
    @BUZZKILLJRJR 21 день назад +2

    It's like a Bushcraft erector set!!! Thank you for your service again I've said it many times, have a good rest of your Memorial Day weekend.

  • @brucehemming9749
    @brucehemming9749 21 день назад +1

    Great video thanks for sharing 🍻👍

  • @user-xb1tw4lu2y
    @user-xb1tw4lu2y 21 день назад

    Outstanding af Shawn again you always make things work

  • @mikeriley4824
    @mikeriley4824 21 день назад +1

    Thanks for another great video

  • @danpost4755
    @danpost4755 21 день назад +1

    Very cool, Shawn!

  • @tomg6214
    @tomg6214 21 день назад

    Outstanding AF again! Survival Mastery sounds like a great opportunity for you and us viewers!

  • @breaking_bear
    @breaking_bear 21 день назад

    I loved that spot on imitation of the sound of the bowdrill! Very satisfying sound.

  • @bridgetmarden3345
    @bridgetmarden3345 20 дней назад +1

    Late but here. Thank you Sir for another great/awesome video. Thank you for taking time to help teach us. You The Man 😊❤

  • @Vester661
    @Vester661 20 дней назад +1

    Awesome content as always, thanks for sharing

  • @45422
    @45422 21 день назад +2

    outstanding AF.

  • @happihavel8975
    @happihavel8975 21 день назад

    Excellent!

  • @cjvigil8020
    @cjvigil8020 21 день назад +1

    Hooya. Outstanding as always. Will join today

  • @seanm456
    @seanm456 20 дней назад

    Your videos rock. Nobody puts in more work than you

  • @stvnbryan5542
    @stvnbryan5542 21 день назад

    Fire towers are so cool. Keep up the good work.

  • @foxhoundoutdoor8431
    @foxhoundoutdoor8431 19 дней назад +1

    Ive always gave the guidance, if youre gonna get a hammock, get the double or xl cause you have more room and like you showed, you can drape it back across you, awesome stuff Corporal!

  • @richwells284
    @richwells284 21 день назад

    Once again, an excellent video!

  • @user-be3xj6rb2y
    @user-be3xj6rb2y 21 день назад

    Thanks for another great video I do not stop learning every single time watching it
    S.

  • @hogkillerjp
    @hogkillerjp 21 день назад

    The training is always great, thanks

  • @stepanpiantkiwskyj5219
    @stepanpiantkiwskyj5219 21 день назад

    Enjoyed the video and explanation of the skill

  • @beerdrinker6452
    @beerdrinker6452 21 день назад +1

    Always Outstanding AF. Always.

  • @kyletango
    @kyletango 21 день назад +1

    Really liked this vid, can't wait to see what else you can come up with at this location.