Primitive Survival Shelter Build with Bare Hands - No Tools Needed

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  • Опубликовано: 15 мар 2018
  • I head into the forest to to build a primitive survival shelter using just my hands and no tools. This bushcraft shelter is ideal for a 24 hour survival situation. I forage for resources and use nature to my advantage. Using natural materials such as sticks and moss to build this primitive shelter. Building a bushcraft shelter can be a challenge, but by using minimal effort and your intuition you can work with nature to protect and provide for yourself. I scout the area for a fallen tree. I use the tree as a ridgepole for the A-frame shelter. Using sticks to support the frame of the shelter, I then use moss on the wood roof to keep the rain out. If I was looking to bug out, this would be the type of low-profile, stealth shelter that I would build.
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  • @GIguy
    @GIguy 5 лет назад +536

    Looks like the ideal place to build a shelter with all that wood hanging around. I got stranded once up north at our cottage, or close to it at least. This is in the Kawarthas, about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto where I live. We’ve had a family cottage up there for ages, about 10 years ago, as I often did, I just grab the canoe, and went fishing all day. But this day was an exception, because I didn’t check the forecast, and I was at least 3 km from our cottage in the middle of the lake, when one of those massive powerful flash thunderstorms hit, with almost no warning at all. All I could do was paddle like hell to the closest island. The waves were at least 10 feet high, not an easy thing when you’re in a canoe. I knew the area like the back of my hand, so I docked where are usually did on that island, tied my boat up to the nearest tree, and ran like hell to an outcropping of caves. As I look back this powerful wind comes out of nowhere, and blows not only my boat, but the tree it’s tied to, away. I had left my phone at home on purpose, I didn’t wanna be bothered in the middle of fishing, I just love being in nature alone, it’s so relaxing, except this time. I was stranded on the island with no way to get in touch with anybody, and because I was on the side of the island that faced an area where there were no homes or cottages, and it’s impossible to climb to the other side because of the cliffs that rise 100 m up, and I had no ropes, I was stranded for sure. The only good thing? Don’t ask me why but when I left my canoe, I had grabbed my tacklebox and fishing rod, which was my savior! I grew up in Toronto but spent three months every summer up north at our very rustic cottage, up until 10 years ago we didn’t have a telephone, all we had was a TV with an antenna, and cold water running up from the lake through a small pump. My dad built the cottage back in the early 50s, so needless to say it wasn’t exactly a luxury home, but it did teach me a lot about how to survive in the outdoors. Anyways, the storm pass by within 20 minutes, but my canoe was nowhere to be seen, and I knew I could not swim 3 km to the other side, as I had recently had surgery, only two months prior on my ankle, and there’s no way I could’ve made it, so, just like you did in the video, thanks to a bunch of downed trees, are used nothing but my Swiss Army knife, a bundle of twine and fishing wire, and constructed very very sturdy shelter attached to the cave, so I was guaranteed to stay dry, and safe from who we called old smoky, a bear that would frequently swim all the way to the island just to eat all the blueberries growing there. Thankfully he didn’t show up, and there were plenty of berries to eat, combined with the rainwater, and the fish I was able to catch, I was able to last five days by myself with no help. I always carry waterproof matches in my tacklebox, plus a little emergency kit, because as most people know who fish, getting scratches and scrapes is inevitable. I was able to start a fire, and kept that sucker burning, piling green tree limbs, knowing they make the most smoke, all day and night, until a rescue plane finally spotted the smoke. Worst of all, I had driven up two days before my family was to meet me there, so they had no idea I’ve gone missing until they arrived and saw my car but not me. I feel so guilty, my poor parents must of had a heart attack, because yes they’re still alive, And even though they are now in their 80s, and I’m in my 50s, they still treat me like I’m five years old! They didn’t waste time calling the cops, and I became the target of a massive search party. So thank you for making this video, because I can tell you that knowing the simple skills can literally save your life and me and the difference between life and death. The only hard part was cooking my fish without a frying pan or any utensils, but I’m pretty good at improvising. I found a really flat rock, and some other stones to put over the fire to cook my fish on, my Swiss Army knife had a knife and a fork of course, so I didn’t really panic at all, if anything I kind of enjoyed it, because I knew for a fact they would find me, my specialty is bonfires, even if I didn’t have matches I know how to start one, using only what I can find in the woods. It’s true that necessity is the mother of all invention, you get really creative when you think you might die! Thankfully the island had everything I needed to survive, it’s not very big, only 1 km long and about 750 m wide, but when you’re surrounded by a freshwater lake filled with fish, blueberries everywhere, and proper shelter, not to mention it was towards the end of summer so the weather was just perfect, but still, I’ll admit after a few days I began to worry a little, but I knew that I could stay alive for many weeks without any help. I think I must’ve eaten half the Fish in that lake while I was waiting for my rescue! LOL! Nothing like a plate of blueberries and fish for breakfast lunch and dinner! But hey, you do what you need to do to survive, like I said, it was actually kind of fun, I knew that whole area so well because I grew up there, but I’ve never really explored that island, so I kept the bonfire burning and went for walks, found some interesting things too, including a woman’s diamond ring that somehow washed up on shore. The only uncomfortable part is sleeping and wearing the same clothes for five days, I’ve often jump into the lake to wash off the mud and sweat from sleeping in a cave, but even the rescuers commented on what a nice little place I had created for myself. Apparently I was in the newspapers and everything, damned if I can find it, but I got to be a celebrity for one whole day, thanks to the skills that you taught people here today. Why am I saying all this? Simple, because most people think that it will never happen to them, so why should they bother to learn?, Especially if they live in the city, but life has a funny way of throwing things at you when you least expect it, which is why I always go prepared at least with the bare necessities. So trust me, pay attention to this video, because it can very easily happen to you, and if you don’t know what to do, you as good as dead. Thanks for the video and thanks for listening, and if you have any questions feel free to ask, just respond to my comment and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. And one more thing, for those of you with young children, no matter where you live, teach them the skills, and make sure they can remember it. Something very similar happened to one of my friends sons, but sadly he didn’t survive, because he was never taught how to survive in the wild by himself, he was 17, up north at a party, got drunk and wandered into the forest, far into the forest. He couldn’t find his way back, and this was in late October. I don’t know exactly where it happened, but it was a very isolated area, and because he didn’t know any survival skills, he died within two days from exposure to the elements, poor kid, and my poor friend. He’s never been the same since it happened, and constantly blames himself for not teaching his son the very basics of survival, please don’t make the same mistake with your kids, thanks for listening.

    • @feraynironmane8101
      @feraynironmane8101 4 года назад +44

      I read your novelette. Very pleased that you made it. I would not have. I dislike fish and berries and am terrified of bugs. So yeah.... would not have made it.

    • @iamthehype3684
      @iamthehype3684 4 года назад +10

      Cool story I know my woods pretty well so I dont think I would get lost , and I live in a temperate climate so no crazy blizzards or storms. But the information is useful nonetheless.

    • @TheGreenlark
      @TheGreenlark 4 года назад +20

      Thank you for taking the time to write all that

    • @riotreaper7947
      @riotreaper7947 4 года назад +13

      So sad how you put effort into writing that but no likes

    • @WayneKirby
      @WayneKirby 4 года назад +40

      ​@@riotreaper7947 I don't get why likes are so important? I'm sure more people have enjoyed reading his comment than his useless internet points suggests.

  • @ericlinck6664
    @ericlinck6664 6 лет назад +385

    You can always trust a dude speaking in an English accent to teach you survival lessons and techniques.
    Bloody well done mate!

    • @brindlebuckley9564
      @brindlebuckley9564 5 лет назад +16

      Judson O'Neil it's both

    • @jonathanandrews9966
      @jonathanandrews9966 5 лет назад +22

      @@judsononeil807 mate... British people say mate all the time.

    • @dickterpene8697
      @dickterpene8697 5 лет назад +2

      @johnny 71c aye mate

    • @breadcake2186
      @breadcake2186 5 лет назад +5

      @@judsononeil807 English people do say mate.

    • @fletch397
      @fletch397 4 года назад +7

      Judson O'Neil I’m from England and I say mate

  • @stacywood4247
    @stacywood4247 6 лет назад +562

    you should do a 24 or 48 hour woodland video and make your shelter . like if you agree

  • @daveslifeover65
    @daveslifeover65 6 лет назад +187

    That was TA. No tools and a fairly well made shelter. Nicely done.

    • @phoenix2473
      @phoenix2473 5 лет назад +2

      A bug tried to eat my butt he whisperd it in my 👂 when he flew by

    • @kathrynh685
      @kathrynh685 4 года назад

      idk Great?

  • @benrose5852
    @benrose5852 4 года назад +156

    Im being honest I watched it because I wanted to build and continue are neighborhood fort

    • @kathrynh685
      @kathrynh685 4 года назад +4

      Tbh same

    • @kathrynh685
      @kathrynh685 4 года назад +19

      Karl Childers 1) not everyone’s first language is English
      2) Have you ever heard of accidentally typing the wrong thing
      3) Please find something better to do than correcting grammar on a RUclips comment for your own mental health

    • @saltykingkrab1472
      @saltykingkrab1472 4 года назад +6

      @Karl ChildersI hAtE PeOpLe WiTh BaD EnGlIsH

    • @hanafroome9743
      @hanafroome9743 4 года назад +5

      @Karl Childers don't be rude

    • @MossyDragonn1
      @MossyDragonn1 4 года назад +4

      Why do you care about the grammar?

  • @E3Wandz
    @E3Wandz 4 года назад +168

    His sticks: I
    My sticks: s

    • @aesthetiche8431
      @aesthetiche8431 4 года назад +3

      E3 Wandz lol

    • @Juanito-elrayas
      @Juanito-elrayas 4 года назад +1

      Jajajajaja real

    • @MaxiKingYT
      @MaxiKingYT 4 года назад +3

      🤣

    • @sename777
      @sename777 4 года назад +1

      My stick: slime

    • @Diegoperez-fn9sm
      @Diegoperez-fn9sm 4 года назад +2

      hey ,if anyone else is searching for survival shelter construction try Mahorrla Protect Ownlife Method (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )?
      It is an awesome one of a kind product for protecting your family from danger minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got great success with it.

  • @jamesdemaria2925
    @jamesdemaria2925 5 лет назад +448

    I'm on the run from the law, and them fools cant find me in my moss shelter

    • @simn_the_ptato19
      @simn_the_ptato19 5 лет назад +6

      Um okay then...

    • @raniosman9340
      @raniosman9340 5 лет назад +41

      them fools can find you underground if they want to
      *but not under the moss house*

    • @ep1cnoober242
      @ep1cnoober242 5 лет назад +12

      But your data cant last forever

    • @babytinkerz3088
      @babytinkerz3088 4 года назад +22

      Don't forget your diamond sword

    • @jacobrogers4619
      @jacobrogers4619 4 года назад +4

      don't forget your moss door

  • @jacobrogers4619
    @jacobrogers4619 4 года назад +30

    i would recommend collecting moss from the ground further from your shelter because it can make the ground a muddy mess!

  • @thevoodooman1609
    @thevoodooman1609 4 года назад +24

    0:25
    Me passing High School with a 4.0, but a 90.27% in every class

  • @LaurenKills1918
    @LaurenKills1918 4 года назад +27

    This guy cares more about my safety than I do

    • @GhastMan03
      @GhastMan03 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @deme9873
      @deme9873 Год назад

      If only he had the good sense to have warned me about penny stock scams.

  • @TheWoodedBeardsman
    @TheWoodedBeardsman 6 лет назад +182

    Enjoyed this, well done.

    • @sundaybg1133
      @sundaybg1133 5 лет назад +1

      The Wooded Beardsman I accidentally clicked on your channel, and I’m glad I didn’t! It’s bloody awesome mate. Keep up the good work

    • @novaknovakovic1585
      @novaknovakovic1585 3 года назад

      Cheers for the Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I am interested in your opinion. Have you tried - Panilliaan Immaterial Prevalence (search on google)? It is an awesome one off product for protecting your family from danger without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical results with it.

    • @ginb1598
      @ginb1598 3 года назад

      Lovely Video clip! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you heard about - Mahorrla Surviving Help Method (do a google search)? It is a great one off product for protecting your family during a national crisis minus the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my cousin after many years got astronomical success with it.

    • @LewisWin
      @LewisWin 3 года назад +1

      The man the myth the legend the best Canadian youtuber

  • @chamilton9182
    @chamilton9182 6 лет назад +13

    Great vid!! Loved hearing your thought process as you went along, especially given no tools
    and no tarp. Thanks for the bushcraft common sense! God Bless, from Texas

  • @vinniesdayoff3968
    @vinniesdayoff3968 6 лет назад +47

    It is good that you are honest enough to admit the shelter would not be waterproof. Too many people on RUclips are building crap shelters and making out that they would be weatherproof and it is going to put someone in danger.I have to wonder what is the point of going to all this work just to stop the wind which may very well change as you said. You could use the roots of a fallen tree or a bank or a large rock. A large fire would keep you warm if that was the only worry. my opinion is that rain would be a real killer if you had no waterproofs

  • @ragnarocking
    @ragnarocking 6 лет назад +19

    Love it. I hope you leave it up - I'm curious as to how long it will last and if it would possibly grow stronger over time, becoming more "water-tight" and insulated from wind.

  • @paulrogers3637
    @paulrogers3637 6 лет назад +1

    TA, yours is the first vid. series that truly encompasses "bush craft".

  • @jasmijnariel
    @jasmijnariel 2 года назад

    No sl*tty thumbnail, no BS talking, no fancy tools, nothing of all those things.
    Straight to the point, simple video that is perfect! Love it!👍😍

  • @olliec7609
    @olliec7609 2 года назад +3

    Reminds me of when I was homeless. Me and a mate (also homeless) built one of these, and the tree that had fallen naturally that we used as the top of the A frame, was quite high. So we could literally stand under shelter, at the opening. It took us ages, and after a couple of months our 2 man campsite had grown to a little homeless community out in the woods. We were proud of it for a little while. Until humans did what humans do best and ruined it. Too many people just kept trashing the place with their rubbish and drug paraphernalia. That the local council barred us from using the land. So police would show up everyday and move us on. Such a shame.

  • @carlbernsen1290
    @carlbernsen1290 6 лет назад +6

    Nicely made video, well done. It's good that you honestly pointed out the disadvantages too, and it's a lot of work for a shelter that's not really very waterproof!
    I'm always interested in what the 'survival situation' really is. Someone needing to sleep outdoors unexpectedly is likely to be either lost or injured, and realises they can't get back to base camp or home before dark. This is more likely if they're exploring unfamiliar territory and they've gone further than they can easily walk back in half a day. They'll realise that as it starts to get dark and they have little time left. They'll only need shelter if it's cold or wet or both. Imagine the time and energy saved if they had even just a thin waterproof tarp and a thin foam sleeping mat! Why not add a lightweight sleeping bag and a few oat bars and they're all set!
    Being prepared is not only about knowing how to make natural shelters, etc, it's about realistically assessing risk and planning to avoid it. Carrying lightweight, basic camping gear when exploring new places can make an unplanned overnighter, even in pouring rain, no more than a slight inconvenience, rather than a survival situation.

  • @alambiduanchanel2384
    @alambiduanchanel2384 7 месяцев назад +1

    Mate this is the most beautiful Survival Instinct i ever seen, you're clearly Hardworking person
    Thank so much Mate
    Cheerioo... 👍👍👍🤠🍻🍻

  • @HuskySamuraiZ
    @HuskySamuraiZ 7 месяцев назад

    I’m 12 years old with not that much survival gear but I love the wild and building my own stuff this helps so much

  • @TAOutdoors
    @TAOutdoors  6 лет назад +156

    Watch all of our Historic Builds inspired by our Ancestors: ruclips.net/p/PLxnadpeGdTxD9oAbeZcYKiGO7p3gIXmuZ This is a back-to-basics Natural Shelter build using just my hands and materials found in the surrounding woodland. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/taoutdoorofficial/ for more Behind-the-Scenes content. Thanks for watching! - Mike

    • @GaiasPupil
      @GaiasPupil 6 лет назад +2

      TA Outdoors Awesome bro 👏👏 still trying to figure out how to contact you seeing as I don't have IG lol. My email is Bizybodydiz @ gmail. Can't wait to see you and pops at the pallet cabin!

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  6 лет назад +3

      Hi - you go onto the about page on my youtube channel you can contact me there

    • @GaiasPupil
      @GaiasPupil 6 лет назад +2

      TA Outdoors Cool mate, let me hop on via web. ✌

    • @GaiasPupil
      @GaiasPupil 6 лет назад +1

      TA Outdoors I hit the send message option, not sure how that works lol.

    • @dub-dub4207
      @dub-dub4207 6 лет назад +1

      Very cool brother man I like the shelter blendin in

  • @edenadams3440
    @edenadams3440 4 года назад +20

    Nobody:
    Me: *watching this at 2am during quarantine, just in case of a zombie apocalypse* (it may not be the safest in a zombie apocalypse but it would be good temporary if I had no other choices, I could block any openings aswell)

  • @xr2nightmare
    @xr2nightmare 4 года назад +1

    I got stuck in the forest once, so I fashioned a phone out of some wood and watched this video, it really helped!

    • @StuborgClassic
      @StuborgClassic 4 года назад

      I fashioned a forest out of some phones once, cool story I'll tell you it one time

    • @xr2nightmare
      @xr2nightmare 4 года назад

      @@StuborgClassic can i hear it?

  • @Myn6211
    @Myn6211 6 лет назад +1

    Was so glad to see you touch on making sure you get yourself up off the ground near the end of this video. That is just so critical to any shelter build. Great video. Really enjoyed watching it.

  • @connievantravels
    @connievantravels 6 лет назад +3

    Nice and comfortable looking shelter, especially with the dried grass for bedding. Thank you for showing us how.

  • @mrinconsistency3714
    @mrinconsistency3714 6 лет назад +40

    You make my day) Love you’re videos , so interesting and helpful, please make a series out of this or at least a second episode )

  • @mandyhull127
    @mandyhull127 4 года назад +1

    Always love your videos. You would be a good person to be with in any situation. Well done to you and your dad too.

  • @jamesjayross1628
    @jamesjayross1628 4 года назад +2

    Finally some from UK becaues people do this in hot places well let's say how you do it in cold places

  • @cichavlogs834
    @cichavlogs834 5 лет назад +9

    Anyone else wish they could just like survive for like a year? But at the same time they dont

    • @Shin-nr8ly
      @Shin-nr8ly Месяц назад

      I can & teach u in a few sentences its yearly & seosonal..u reserch all the roots tubers nuts & fruits that can be eaten Raw all year round e.g harvested all year at any time then u reserch all the seasonal food stuffs i just mentioned that only grow in certain times of the year u reserch what times of the year things grow that i mentioned Hint if u Make it yr Home you wont die out there

  • @federico5044
    @federico5044 5 лет назад +17

    I’m doing a scout hardcore survival camp soon this helped

  • @annabnana_2778
    @annabnana_2778 5 лет назад +1

    This is easier to make than some I’ve seen. I’m a girl and not that strong of course. This makes sense to me. I think I could actually do this. Good vid thanks!

  • @qwertyuiopasdfghjkl2556
    @qwertyuiopasdfghjkl2556 4 года назад +2

    For the bed, first sticks flat bed, than leaves than grass or spruce leaves, also the top cover mos is good to make it stealthy but add leaved for insulation and waterproofing, also close the front more so the warmth doesnt escape to much, there is usually little wind in the woods only along the tops

  • @leozuercher5789
    @leozuercher5789 6 лет назад +3

    Thankyou for all those good informations that you learned me!!! This helped me to be ready for any survival situation.🏕

  • @sophiemckenzie2368
    @sophiemckenzie2368 4 года назад +6

    I must add, depending on the temperature, the best insulation you could ever find in that kind of environment is leaves and shrubbery. Leaves act as a a natural insulation component, covering yourself in leaves would help prevent freezing to death

  • @capkarr
    @capkarr 5 лет назад +1

    About time someone goes over the details so that we can learn how to do it.

  • @philipmccann2358
    @philipmccann2358 Год назад

    I wish I could find a woods like that….. loads of downed trunks and conveniently sized branches , all in one place and ready to use !

  • @ninski2893
    @ninski2893 6 лет назад +3

    This is my lucky day, new ta vid right when i was gonna take a dinner break :)) thanks for the great vids!

  • @TobyLerone-yn3rr
    @TobyLerone-yn3rr 6 лет назад +174

    If I get in a survival situation I better have wifi or 4g to refer back to this video because I have the memory of a siv! Nice video mike any more overnights on the horizon?

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  6 лет назад +11

      Overnighter soon, got a fishing show next week which has taken up quite a bit of my time.

    • @samrostetter228
      @samrostetter228 6 лет назад +1

      aaayyyeeeee we got the same profile picture

    • @Greentim67
      @Greentim67 6 лет назад +1

      Genius haha.

    • @Greentim67
      @Greentim67 6 лет назад

      @@TAOutdoors ,Don't let them Down.Pure surv

  • @jacksondavis695
    @jacksondavis695 4 года назад

    Im literally using your vids as a class. Im taking notes and everything. I like this learning much better. It has a color i like.

  • @PaulSchortemeyer
    @PaulSchortemeyer 6 лет назад

    A really solid demonstration - I learned a lot! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

  • @Tummetott
    @Tummetott 6 лет назад +6

    Excellent video 😀 Thanks for sharing! All the best

  • @derbybushcraftandoutdoors3176
    @derbybushcraftandoutdoors3176 6 лет назад +9

    Please do a follow up overnight video at this shelter where you complete the bed. Great job mate. Cheers!

    • @DarxusC
      @DarxusC 6 лет назад +1

      I'd love to see him spend a night in it in the rain, to evaluate it.

  • @unitedtrailbuilders2320
    @unitedtrailbuilders2320 4 года назад

    Hate all the dislikes on the vid your videos are really good I think I enjoyed the ones you did with the other guy too his cooking bits were awesome just shows what you can make while out in the woods

  • @josh-furness7679
    @josh-furness7679 6 лет назад

    this inspires me to get out the house off my phone and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the woods brilliant vid mate

  • @WessexBladesHandMadeKnives
    @WessexBladesHandMadeKnives 6 лет назад +5

    I noodled one myself like this once, about the last time I got outdoors too...oh the busy life of a knife bloke...great upload Mike!

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  6 лет назад +1

      Need to get back out there! I know what you mean though, with the quality of your blades I'm not surprised!!

  • @TheFerretofEarth
    @TheFerretofEarth 3 года назад +9

    Why am I watching this, I have a test tomorrow. Might as well finish watching it incase the world ended from covid.

    • @karmasmith3387
      @karmasmith3387 3 года назад +4

      Covid is being used to further other agendas friend and masks are harming us!

    • @godsnotdead1030
      @godsnotdead1030 3 года назад +1

      @@karmasmith3387 truth

  • @mikeylitchfield4651
    @mikeylitchfield4651 7 месяцев назад

    I like the idea of making an A frame shelter just using a tree as the main support. It seems like the most stable solution and it's never that hard to find a thick branch to support the ridge on. Less chance of it collapsing under the elements.

  • @underwaterdick
    @underwaterdick 6 лет назад +2

    Nice to see someone going simple and tool free, great idea. Good effort building a good shelter there.

  • @dawnbritt870
    @dawnbritt870 6 лет назад +3

    I so enjoy your videos. I always learn soooo much! You are a wealth of useful information. Thank you so much for doing this. I look forward to future adventures in this shelter. Blessings from “across the pond”. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @americanangelmiraclechild6492
    @americanangelmiraclechild6492 6 лет назад +3

    LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS, THANJS FOR YOUR DEDICATION

  • @marthamydear7499
    @marthamydear7499 Год назад

    I watch this over and over to put it to memory in case of an emergency where I need shelter. Thanks so much!

  • @zadokmelkizadok9588
    @zadokmelkizadok9588 6 лет назад

    This is what I like to see . Real survival tech no tools And it's all natural camouflage . Thank You.

  • @SpiritForest
    @SpiritForest 6 лет назад +27

    Love the video.. Such wonderful moss you have in your area.. I enjoyed watching, thank you for posting.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  6 лет назад +2

      It is thick growing in this woodland because it is so dense.

  • @Zedoutdoors
    @Zedoutdoors 6 лет назад +80

    Tidy work Mike, amazing how much work goes into even the simplest of primitive style shelters ~Peace~

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks Zed

    • @marlbblack258
      @marlbblack258 6 лет назад

      sleep in it for a week.....

    • @zanepearl7675
      @zanepearl7675 6 лет назад +1

      MarlbBlack what is the purpose of this comment? How does it contribute to anything?

    • @reefer2917
      @reefer2917 6 лет назад +4

      Zane, Does yours?

    • @zanepearl7675
      @zanepearl7675 6 лет назад +1

      Reefer Fair enough.

  • @teresafarrell6457
    @teresafarrell6457 4 года назад

    Your channel is the most fun I've had on RUclips in years.
    Thank you for taking your time out to film, entertain and educate us all.

  • @marinagameroficial1922
    @marinagameroficial1922 3 года назад

    I'm from Brazil, and I really loved this video, I love these things about survival in the woods. Thank you for the video, was very good to see.

  • @bobmcelroy7289
    @bobmcelroy7289 6 лет назад +4

    Great video! Love the way you explain the why's and wherefore's of specific decision and options. Would like to see you do fire, food, and water, etc. Your way of teaching/explaining is very good!

  • @robertveal7187
    @robertveal7187 6 лет назад +3

    I enjoying watching your RUclips videos, and learning from them😆

  • @JMarcotte1
    @JMarcotte1 3 года назад

    I'd totally end up walking right by this in the woods.

  • @Tsiri09
    @Tsiri09 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video. It could save someone's life.

  • @robertwalsh3379
    @robertwalsh3379 5 лет назад +11

    Ive built these in the military too dude.... Great video m8

    • @tykerphilly4305
      @tykerphilly4305 5 лет назад

      What tribal military do you fight for? Why would any soldier find him or herself building a primitive shelter? This is bullshit.

    • @user-td3uj8is5i
      @user-td3uj8is5i 5 лет назад +1

      @@tykerphilly4305 querillas?

    • @MrNight-dg1ug
      @MrNight-dg1ug 5 лет назад

      @@tykerphilly4305 When told to hold position, they gotta hide.

    • @finnneee.kaylaaa1866
      @finnneee.kaylaaa1866 5 лет назад

      👏🏽

  • @MILITARYSURVIVAL
    @MILITARYSURVIVAL 6 лет назад +7

    Super!

  • @fhg2959
    @fhg2959 6 лет назад +1

    Cheers mike. Awesome video. Can’t wait for episode 2.

  • @mistygroves3503
    @mistygroves3503 6 лет назад

    I'm really glad you did a video of the simple shelter, Mike. This is useful for anyone who was say, out hiking and got cut off by bad weather or lost. They would probably not have any tools with them

  • @simply_jessie8522
    @simply_jessie8522 3 года назад +6

    His sticks: long and straight
    My sticks: short hard to break and curvy 😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @hippyjoe
      @hippyjoe 3 года назад +1

      Lemme guess, you live someplace pretty tropic too?

  • @arthurchernikov5190
    @arthurchernikov5190 6 лет назад +3

    Amazing good job

  • @JasonFerguson1283
    @JasonFerguson1283 2 года назад

    Natural limbs or trunks can be amazingly straight! Supernatural!

  • @BillHart_Family_Friends
    @BillHart_Family_Friends 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent video Mike! You certainly put a lot of time and effort into your channel, thanks! I look forward to every episode!

  • @danielperley7832
    @danielperley7832 6 лет назад +4

    That was sweet. I love different points of view on things, especially when the person is good at teaching and has provided lots of detail on how they got it done. You are good at teaching and you provided great detail. I love you man!

  • @JJackONeill
    @JJackONeill 6 лет назад +5

    I love your work (and your dad), but this was my favorite video yet. Well done, sir. Although I’d have followed through a bit, maybe, with a fire and a meal. But still, just so freaking cool. Thanks! (^=

  • @mikeyjeffery429
    @mikeyjeffery429 6 лет назад +2

    Awsome dude, always nice when you can have a refreshed mind on shelter building and seen as its primitive, you can learn more as well. Awsome

  • @Ladythyme
    @Ladythyme 6 лет назад

    Great focus on one skill in its entirety ... so many vids out there try to cram so much variety into one video and so much of what it takes to perform each one of them is missed...enjoyed this greatly! Thanks!

  • @construction-productscemen4935
    @construction-productscemen4935 6 лет назад +26

    Another awesome video Mike! Keep up the great work.🤙🤪🤙🤪🤙🤪

  • @p818matt
    @p818matt 6 лет назад +7

    Do more vids like this plz!!!! :)

  • @waterdragon5418
    @waterdragon5418 5 лет назад

    Many animals, creatures will appreciate this shelter once you are gone.

  • @ValerieJean757
    @ValerieJean757 3 года назад

    This is a really good demonstration of a fairly quick and easy survival shelter.
    With this one I would have a rest and then put another layer of sticks on each side and then throw dirt on it and then another layer of moss. Staying dry and warm is very important.
    Build a simple door that you can drag in front of the opening or move away as needed;
    and then in the one corner build a small clay wood burning stove out of rocks clay and hay with a little bit of a chimney on the outside.

  • @isabellalonghilonghi2896
    @isabellalonghilonghi2896 5 лет назад +110

    i survived the cold war in one of these

    • @mrdankmemesbo1157
      @mrdankmemesbo1157 4 года назад +5

      Bru, what side

    • @mrdankmemesbo1157
      @mrdankmemesbo1157 4 года назад +2

      @All my subscribers are homo i know, I was just saying communist countries during the cold war like Russia with it's snow and veitnam with it's rain storms had a lot of bad weather.

    • @waynecampbell8531
      @waynecampbell8531 4 года назад +5

      Lmao... You realize there was no fighting in the Cold War, right? Hence the name COLD war.

    • @band1tt
      @band1tt 4 года назад +1

      LoL Good One :-)

    • @rikigrigori3633
      @rikigrigori3633 4 года назад +3

      @@waynecampbell8531 there IS fighting all over the world, but not between US and Russia directly
      The Korean War, The Vietnam War, Afghanistan War. are the big three war where proxy wars were fought

  • @yeoj3429
    @yeoj3429 6 лет назад +11

    I love watching these vids while high

  • @missycitty9478
    @missycitty9478 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome! What i like the most is, as you said, it blends in with the surroundings. Not so much to avoid being seen by humans, more so to avoid being seen by forest critters, haha.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @donball5918
    @donball5918 6 лет назад

    A good deal of very useful and thoughtful advice. Thank you for posting this.

  • @Json219
    @Json219 6 лет назад +3

    good place for that.

  • @rian3744
    @rian3744 6 лет назад +17

    Im from Indonesia. I like you vidio.

  • @cometmaster1
    @cometmaster1 6 лет назад

    Our ancient ancestors made do with hardly any of the modern tools we have for bushcraft today. All one needs is good intuition and some knowledge of the natural world to make it home. Fantastic Demonstration, beautiful shelter. Cheers.

  • @axelbrode
    @axelbrode 6 лет назад +1

    Another Great video showing what can be accomplished even with no tools. Very inspirational, instructional and very entertaining as well. Keep up the fine work and Thanks Mike. Florida, USA.

  • @Stretch2024
    @Stretch2024 6 лет назад +4

    Hi Mike, I notice that u put a lot of work into every video, is there a large gap between doing RUclips full time and being a teacher (financially)? Like hours put in versus money brought out. Cheers

  • @markcooper6736
    @markcooper6736 6 лет назад +5

    Great video as always and I’d like to know what trolls give you thumbs down on these remarkable videos they are so entertaining and informative I’ve been doing stuff like this my whole lifeAnd I love your channel

    • @Taizunx
      @Taizunx 6 лет назад +1

      Why focus on the few dislikes when there's an insane amount of likes in comparison? It makes no sense.

  • @chiapagringa
    @chiapagringa 6 лет назад

    Fantastic! Loved watching you put it together and the great explanations for why you did everything.

  • @outdoorjo6752
    @outdoorjo6752 6 лет назад +1

    Nice one, it pays for all of us to go back to basics from time to time, not least of all because Murphy's Law dictates that when our own emergency hits, we'll be miles away from any of our gear and life will poke us in the side and say, 'go on then, get on with it.'
    Good to keep those skills honed every now and then.

  • @sandrareed6127
    @sandrareed6127 6 лет назад +4

    it would be great if you take Jaxx everywhere with you!

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  6 лет назад +2

      He will feature more soon

  • @EverCassandra
    @EverCassandra 6 лет назад +30

    Cool! I'd spend more time in the woods if there weren't so many bugs out there.

    • @umbra9705
      @umbra9705 6 лет назад

      Cassandra Hall same, I know I can wear long sleeved clothes but I get hot quick

    • @ribsandwich9002
      @ribsandwich9002 6 лет назад +7

      bugs are nothing

    • @shieldmaiden000
      @shieldmaiden000 6 лет назад +1

      They won't hurt you. Much! LOLIf you enjoy something do it and don't worry about the small stuff. ;)

    • @TravisOG64
      @TravisOG64 6 лет назад +10

      I’d disagree, here in the states one tick can ruin your life.

    • @chrisfyffe910
      @chrisfyffe910 5 лет назад

      Deet

  • @jacksonbeagle4025
    @jacksonbeagle4025 6 лет назад +2

    Another great video Mike. Thanks

  • @audiotechlabs4650
    @audiotechlabs4650 6 лет назад +2

    Good info on what and how to survive in case you are put in a situation you were not prepared for! Basic tools(knife, collapsible multi tool, are items everyone should keep with them. Thankz

  • @roelfindoors6767
    @roelfindoors6767 6 лет назад +4

    I hate this kind of video's. I watch them over and over again, just making sure.
    Please post more ;-)

  • @MrNight-dg1ug
    @MrNight-dg1ug 5 лет назад +8

    *stands in the forest*
    mhm, mhm, yep.

  • @TanyaCookecoprimitiveart
    @TanyaCookecoprimitiveart 4 года назад

    Absolutely brilliant crafting of an emergency shelter. A veritable artform (life saving as well). I plan on incorporating this technique in my sculptures. Thank you.

  • @kateveneroso5754
    @kateveneroso5754 3 года назад

    this is an extremely helpful and well thoughtful assessment of the area and the building materials. If a storm is blowing in it will move the "roofing" support/ excellent very cool.

  • @brenna2779
    @brenna2779 4 года назад +3

    How did you do this in survival mode???

  • @fukushiayuki4575
    @fukushiayuki4575 4 года назад +8

    Am I the only one watching this because of WWIII?

    • @psilocybe9802
      @psilocybe9802 4 года назад

      LostKei corona virus now

    • @icedclips725
      @icedclips725 4 года назад

      Just buy a tent and a sleeping bag

    • @psilocybe9802
      @psilocybe9802 4 года назад

      Iced Clips lol

    • @candidberry1084
      @candidberry1084 4 года назад

      I PRAY WE AREN'T THE ONLY ONES... anyone who has eyes to see must of seen this coming... perhaps not the exact scenario. PREPPERS
      have been made fun of for years... not so much now
      this corn hole-leo has a few people scrambling..
      GOD BLESS

  • @rhettoracle9679
    @rhettoracle9679 5 лет назад

    Many settlers in prairies of US made houses of sod. Insulation of earth aids warmth and cooling. Brave of you to do as I've heard "Sod it!" has different UK meaning. Cheers from New Orleans

  • @tugawolfoutdoor
    @tugawolfoutdoor 6 лет назад

    You rock mate, im a houge fan of your vids, so natural and honest, cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹🇬🇧🏕⛰🔥👍🙏😉😎😁