Tagged! Why I Love Bushcraft
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- I was tagged by Coydog Outdoors / poorboyhuntingreview to do a video on why I love Bushcraft. I make coffee and talk a little then I tagged Gullrica / gullrica Sty North / @stynorth Wheels Gone Wild / @wheelsgonewild1286 and Lays on Ferns Bushcraft / channel to all do a video response to why they love Bushcraft
Watching your videos is like sitting with a friend.
88jetster dude my thoughts exactly
Amen to that!!!
88jetster Agree
you sure make life look sooooo relaxing, even while I'm sitting in the middle of downtown Memphis with my coffee in a paper cup! Thanks Dave for all you do.
Its amazing how connected Dave is with his audience!!!
I love this. And I needed to be reminded about this today. Good advice from your father, too. Subscribing!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the advice. Thanks for the sub and Thanks for watching
Great video. Love your attitude. Out in the real woods, bushcraft, woodsmanship, should be about one person coming to the aid of another, not competing. I do think newcomers should either be good enough to stay safe, or wise enough to go out with someone who does know enough. That's coming to the aid of others, too, or so I believe. Go out with newcomers, and help show them how to stay safe. I hate to say it, but I didn't know the drought was still in full swing. And I have family and friends down there. I credit not knowing with it being election year. I'm usually a news junkie, but this year I've avoided news. I even stopped watching TV. I'll pray it ends soon. I love my coffee, and I often drink two or three pots per day, doctor's orders be hanged. I drank it black for forty-six years or so, and then, about four or five years ago, I discovered coconut creamer, and now that's the only way I drink it at home. I still drink it black at restaurants and in the woods, but only because I can't get my coconut creamer there. I was taught to let coffee perk for two minutes, and then to get it off the fire. Works well for me. Anyway, yes, bushcraft should be fun, not a competition. I don't think I am a bushjcrafter. I'm a woodsman, and I don't worry about the latest this or that, which knife I should or shouldn't use, which knot is best, etc. I grew up in the woods, and I just love being out there. If I'm not actively hunting, trapping, fishing, or doing anything else that makes me move around and be active, I love just sitting down under a tree, building a tiny fire, and relaxing. I can spends days, weeks, just sitting and thinking, drinking coffee, enjoying the sights and sounds of the woods, and I can sleep under a tree with the best of them. I know how to survive in the woods. I know how to live in the woods, and I have known since I was a kid, so I don't worry about every little thing this expert or that expert says. Most have never actually lived in the wild. And no one needs much of what is taught under the name of survival. Much of it is nonsense, anyway. Most people have enough skill and common sense to do an excellent job, with just a bit of aid from someone who knows what to do, and who doesn't keep telling them they have to have this, buy that, do the other. You don't need the latest knife, the latest backpack, the perfect tent, and you don't have to know how to tie every knot in existence. Knowledge helps, but actually surviving, and especially living, in the wild, is far more about attitude and common sense than about trying to do every little thing some expert says. I've met a lot of people who know several times as much about the wild as I do, but who could last two weeks in the wild, and could never live there fulltime. They've tried, but they think of it as an ordeal, and their own mind punishes them. They make it a battle, long for it to end, suffer when it doesn't, and you can't live long term in the wild that way. You have to accept it for what it is, and you have to enjoy it, or you won't last. This largely applies to short term survival, as well. For something like bugout, or surviving a bad situation that goes on for weeks, and most certainly for living there long-term, you can't be afraid, you can't destroy your body and mind by making it a battle, by hating it, by losing your mind wanting it to end. Anyway, great video. You always have something to say worth listening to, and you say it in a most enjoyable way. And, wow, I rambled even longer than usual. I'll shut up now.
A lot of what you summed up in those 5 minutes in there are a copy of my reasons for doing what i do with my hobby and i thank You for airing them out there.Pure poetry , Wood poetry man. Thanks again for such great moments in time With you and a greeting Your way and may the rain be With you :) WW2HistoryHunter.
Im happy you liked the way I put things. Hobbies should be for 100% pure enjoyment. Nothing else. I LOVE my time in the woods. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend
One of my new favorite videos. Thanks Dave.
Thank you my friend!
David, I will pray for the Good Lord to send rain your way! And great video anyway! Peace.
Thank you Regina! We need it.
You are the real deal mister. I can see in this old vid that the drought really bummed you out. Shows you care for nature that surrounds you. Also shows the quality type person you are for caring about the animals and their habitat, and it also shows that you know how to keep things in perspective. I mean, enjoying nature, playing in nature, no rules, just try it, improve it, or not, doesn't matter. I don't listen to the self proclaimed so called survival experts, most of them are keyboard warrior hacks and wanna be's who never actually experienced a real survival situation to begin with and Its highly unlikely that any of us will ever experience a real life survival experience as well. Great Vid once again.
Thanks! Yes, I truly care for nature and the woods. Once they are all chopped down and paved over, We are screwed. I hear ya on the survival experts thing. Some of these folks have read books , watched TV then started RUclips channels. Its so obvious to me its sickening. That why I try to avoid the words survival on here and stick to bushcraft and camping.
I for one appreciate your video's.
There not pretentious, you not selling me anything, but above all you are honest in your presentation.
The drought is affecting all of the East...this is a sign and a warning of what is happening...
We that love the Wilderness, i.e. Bushcraft are stewards of our Wilderness.
If anything we see the signs of the fragility of our Wilderness.
Frankly we are loosing it, including our Wildlife...If we are not careful!!!
I don't mean to be so down trodden in my conversation here.
But thanks to folks like you, others we know and myself we have a duty and obligation to share what we know and preserve and protect our Wilderness so we may practice our Bushcraft in the perfect solitude of our Wilderness space.
I look to your Video's and thank you for your work and joy!
Ross
The Santa Fe Man
Thanks Ross, I'm glad you like the way I do things. I'm just me and I try and keep it as real as possible. I agree 100% on us taking care of our wilderness. There has to be room for nature, we cant just chop down clear and pave over it all. Take care and Thanks for watching
I always get something good out of these videos. Thanks for your time and effort.
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you liked it. Thanks for watching
I am in Alabama and it is dry i mean dry we cant burn dig... they keep saying it is going to rain bat it hasent yet our river is very low the creeks are low i just got a new ferro rod but cant test it so for once i am ready for rainy season
I hate to hear that. They havent even predicted any rain at all for here! Lets hope for a wet winter.
Reallybigmonkey1 yep
always love how cheerful you are in you videos!
That is priceless. Some folks never get to feel that way. :)
Thanks Nancy! I try my best to never let anything get me down.
Nothing beats the feelings of being happy brother!
it's extremely DRY & hot here in Alabama.....we ain't seen a drop in over 2 months....all the creeks are dry....hate it...!!
I hear ya Todd. Sounds just like us next door in Georgia.
Kinda like fishen ! a bad day at it is better then work ! ive a;ways notice a real bush crafter will always teach ya how and not sell ya something ! Me Ive always lived in the woods all my life and made what i need and was a scout master and tough the same !
LOL, how true! Even on the days I never caught fish I loved time hanging out in the ole boat or on a creek bank. I hear ya about teaching, I have no use for folks that try and convince you to buy something in every single video. From one EX scout leader to another, Thanks for watching!
Spending time with Dave, weaving baskets.
It's not boring, it's very nice, proper length videos, not 5 minute rubbish for underdeveloped people with attention span of a fruit fly.
ALWAYS great to be on here chatting with my friends.
Take care and Thanks for watching
i liked this one thanks for telling us some things about youself it was cool of you to do so im trying to get some stuff togather to go out on a camping trip may take some time for that to do but when i go ill let you know how it whent tel thin stay cool
I'm always hapy to share a little about myself, as long as it doesnt get boring. LOL. Man go and no matter what happens good or bad? Have fun. Be outdoors and enjoy it. Take care and Thanks for watching John
Couldn't agree more. Bushcraft should be joyful and full of good memories. I began my bushcraft / survival life at four years old with my grandfather who raised me. Great memories, good times and peace within.
Absolutely Brother! And youre very lucky to have had a Grandfather who got you into it so you. Take care and Thanks for watching
nice hat but I almost didn't recognize you without your do rag
LOL, Thanks! Ill have the Do rag back on next time Jim
"Just think of it as spending time with your sugared up pyscho military surplus clad brother Dave..." ahahaha Another fun video brother... Was a little rough watching you try to contain your concern over the drought / creek / missing wildlife... That coffee of yours looked rich enough you could drink it black the rest of the week... LOL Thanks for the few minutes of comic relief... We are in the middle of wrapping things up for Fall here on the homestead and its been incredibly busy... (Now... From the Homesteader to the Bushcrafter - You can slow cook / low heat the condensed sweetened milk down to caramel - something you and Nick might enjoy when you're out together next...) Wishing ya Peace brother... Mark @ BBJ
LOL! Good description Mark! Man the drought has really got me depressed. I actually cook a lot of meals outdoors over a camp fire. Even at home. I'll remember that with the on the trail caramel. Take care and Thanks for watching Brother Mark!
Brother, I feel ya on the drought... I caught myself watching the creek bed while you talked hoping to catch something... If it eases your mind any, once the water returns, water birds will carry fish eggs (sticky) in on their feet and repopulate the creek... It takes time, but nature is efficient like that... The frogs and turtles will burrow, and snakes travel pretty efficiently... Still, populations will take time to return... // Get ya 2 or 3 cans of that sweetened condensed milk and play around with it (heat wise) at home before ya do it on the trail, but it does work... You will see some vids of people heating it without unsealing the can - DO NOT do this... It works fine without risking your life... LOL // And if you are suffering from bonfire / camping / fishing withdrawl - I am still down for that SMKW trip - and there is plenty enough room to camp here (7.25 acres) or the folks place (20 min away - 19.5 acres) if ya wanna make a weekend of it... Just say the word, 'cause I hate see'n that look on anyone's face... // As always, wish'n ya Peace brother... Mark
I don't know how you do it: starts talking about the subject at 15:57 and all that time at the start just rambles and everyone loves it! Including me! :)
LOL. I guess my rambling is like a lousy dancer. You just cant help but look.
@@Reallybigmonkey1 😂
Nice coffee chat and Eldris!
Thanks Teq!
Very neat idea, love the cheerful attitude. Recently, We had several years of drought in east Texas and I know how you feel not having a campfire. By the way, love the way you chuckle, it makes everyone in my family laugh.😀👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all. No campfire is extremely depressing for me!. Thanks for watching y'all
Dave👍you are”the campfire King !🔥
David...great video! Thanks for letting us hang out with you! I love that brand of coffee...it's what they serve at Panorama Apples in Ellijay! (Make sure to get an apple turnover and head out to the rockers while you have your coffee!) we always stop on our way to NC! ✌🏻
Thanks Alexa, I'm glad you liked it. Thats cool they serve it there! I do love headed up that way for some fried pies! Thanks for watching
Buddy I feel for yall with this drought. It's been over a month for us down here in Fl. Great video my friend. Said it before, but I'll say it again love your videos, and common scene ways of doing things! I like the little ring of fire tripod thingy you used! Thumbs up brother~John
Thanks John. Man droughts are horrible. Give me heat cold rain or snow but theres nothing good about a drought. That tripod thingie is all new but man its working great! Take care and Thanks for watching
Wow, a new video just in time for today's first coffee! I didn't realize they could simply ban campfires. I feel privileged to have received those PMs yesterday, considering the number of followers you have. Many thanks for the video! (And everything)
Aint it neat sharing coffee with Dave? LOL. Man you just wouldnt believe the PMs I get. Comments line up under comments under the community section and are easily in order but when you get 100s of messages they wind up in the message section and never refresh. You have to dig deep to find replys. I try and answer em all but it takes forever. Take care and Thanks for watching
Well Dave, you look mighty fine these days, the hat was definitely made for you. That is the best reason to love bushcraft. Your always coming up with bright ideas that we appreciate you sharing. Hope the weather improves for your area soon.
Thanks Grams, I'm glad you liked it. Normally I look weird in hats but that one actually looks like it fits! Thanks for watching
Dave, great video. Coffee and bushcraft . I have the exact set up of that stove and coffee pot when I camp in New Mexico. Sometimes I have to use a piece of aluminium to block the wind. Best tasting coffee ever. I'm going to do a rain dance for Georgia. I worked for California a couple of months ago. Take care.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Man perc coffee is the best to me! We need a little rain dance my friend. Thanks for watching
Hello my friend. Thanks for the tag. You are great to some up with new genius gear. That pot stand looks awesome. Deeply hope you will get some rain much sooner then January. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Ulrica! Im happy you liked it. Thats probably the most ultralight tripod attachment yet! I cant wait to see your video and hear what you have to say. Take care and Thanks for watching
I've been using PET milk for over 40 years in my coffee and Chaga tea, and I wouldn't want to do without it! Loved your video, it was such a nice little visit with you out and about. Sure hope the drought ends soon for you folks! ATB Sty
Thats cool Sty! This was my first time to try. I usually use plain old dry creamer in camp and half n half at home. Take care and see you in the next one Sty!
Wow great info darn no campfire! Carry on Bushcrafter! The worst bit about backyard shoots is the Photo bombing cats!
LOL! I cant do much of anything without them cats leaping into the scene! Take care and Thanks for watching Elisabeth
Great video, would give several thumbs up if able! Extremely sincere, positive, and eloquent explanation for your liking bushcraft! I truly hope that your region gets the rain it needs to relieve the drought.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Justin. Thanks for the rain wishes and Thanks for watching
BROTHER!!! Um, yeah, guess what? I've never seen that pot holder stick. that is the coolest thing from nothing, truly!
Thank you Tin man!
Here is a link to them. They are great! Dave has the 'hot pepper' one, which is a tad more $:
smile.amazon.com/Skillet-Handle-Cover-Sleeve-Holders/dp/B07RFP8RDG/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=lodge+pan+holder&qid=1577340223&sr=8-5
There is also a silicon cover made for the Helper Handle for these pans, and they too are wonderful.
You work on hot rods? Very cool,
Btw you can still find water (anywhere you see plants should be water)
Find the lowest point and dig down, but I doubt your coffee would taste as good lol,
I like that tripod disc, you should sell them,
I "used to" work on hot rods. It got kinda old and tiring but the main thing was it became a rich mans game. Ive dug for water before and its hit or miss. A lot of energy for when you dont have it. Take care and Thanks for watching
Still cool though,
Btw, you can squeeze damp soil in a cloth, that will also release water, slow process for little water but if you are desperate it works..
You can also tap a tree,
Always a way
hey I just did that with Evaporated milk with my night time coffee. I ran out of regularer Milk
KVN1..hey..it works..necessity..mother of many inventions. :>).
Ah so you tried it? Add Brown sugar next.
love your channel, original tips that are useful in practice...Plus, you're funny and look verry gentle! Good luck man!
Thank you Mike!
as always, love the vid. thx
Thanks!
when you laugh, you sound exactly like my brazilian friend...verry honnest laughing
Thats pretty cool! I pretty much am laughing or smiling at all times.
Very cool video Dave! Another great thing about brown sugar is taht is way healthier than the processed white sugar. I hope the dryout ends soon and the water and fish will return again. Cheers, Marc
Just FYI and not trying to be a 'know it all' but the stuff we buy as brown sugar is not the same as turbinado sugar (which is also brown.) Turbinado sugar is usually unprocessed while commercial brown sugar is usually processed. In fact, most commercial brown sugar is nothing more than processed white sugar with molasses (which is a by-product of producing processed sugar) added to it to give the distinctive flavor. The only reason I learned that is I used to work with a guy who was a vegan and he wouldn't eat white sugar because it is often processed with animal bone char and when I asked about brown sugar he told me the info I mentioned, above. I looked it up myself and found that he was right. It doesn't bother me and I still eat white (and brown) sugar although these days I mostly try to stick with Splenda.
JAB 619
Hey Jab, thanks a lot for that info! Here in Germany they sell so called organic unprocessed sugar. Didn't know that they sell this kind of processed brown sugar in the States.
Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. I do actually try and avoid white sugar when I can. Thanks for watching Marc
Reallybigmonkey1 is a great person. Lucky are the people that know him personally. I am not a nature person but when I watch him I am there with him, he gives you that feeling, he opens the woods for you like a great host opens his house for his friends to have a good time.
JAB 619 There's a natural brown sugar that they often sell on Indian grocers (spot not feather :) .. it's really molassesy.. different but good
Should have called this video, Morning coffee with Dave and the crows. :) never boring, always learn something.
LOL, that would have been a good title.
You're having a drought and we're having record rains. I did a video a month or so ago of my basement after we got 14" of rain in 48 hours. Like they say, "it could be worse, at least you're still vertical". Great video again.
I have a basement too and have had flooding in the past, thats very very tough to clean up! And yes, it could always be worse. Take care and Thanks for watching
always feel like it's just spending time with a friend with your videos .. and I also enjoy your diy builds too .. you're a very creative and personable guy.. thanks for all the videos, hope you get rain soon.
Always great to hear that William and I'm happy you like the way I do things. Sometimes during filming I do feel like Im talking to my friends. Thanks for watching
Old Indian knowledge....camp or hike, live around big water. Animals that can be eat hang around water too.
Thats so true Rick!
Awesome job David. Always looking good!
Thank you Darlene!
Man! Even with no fire and no water I learned from your video Dave!! Love the rambling that comes with the knowledge. Thanks again for another hit!
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you liked it. Brother I do love rambling! Thanks for watching Michael
always accomplish something in a day. great advice. I accidentally stumbled into it making a tarp and now a hammock for my son. thanks for great video. it gets me outdoors when I can't :-)
Absolutely my friend, no matter how small, get anything done. Thanks for watching
I didn't see sugar in my house till I was 14-15 years old. till then, all we cooked,baked, and ate with was honey. As far sugar goes if it is in my home it is brown sugar.
Sounds good to me! I use honey only in my tea
Since you have a drought maybe you could make a solar stove & a solar oven for camping. Just a thought. Keep up the videos!
Ive made a few out of mylar and they worked at home in the backyard but often times there just isnt enough sun under the forest canopy. Take care and Thanks for watching Rusty
Great show. Love your instructions/info, stories and philosophies, and last but not at all least..your sense of Humor. Keep up the fun news.
Thanks Hope, I'm glad you liked it all. Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one!
You are very welcome, my friend. Hope it rains soon for the wildlife and so you can put them to use. My daughter made them, i just paid for the postage :)
I love making perc coffee. i need to get a new one.
Tell her great job! I thought you each made one. Man get a perc, they do make the best coffee there is!
That is sad to hear about the Drought...I like the new tripod disc.....The brown sugar and canned milk coffee looked good !!!
Man Im so ready for the drought to be over. I'm glad you liked it all. Thanks for watching brother
You are usch a funny, down-to-earth, enjoyable, and warm friend to all of us. Thanks for a great time here. Be blessed, dear man.
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you like how I do things. Thanks for watching
Good coffee, excellent invention, thoughtful philosophy, and fine company (perfect, except for the weather!)
I always enjoy seeing you again!!!
Thanks,
Clark
I'm in Lawrenceville. It's not as bad as where you are, but yellow river is very low. This is off topic, but do you prefer cotton, or polyester? I am about to buy my winter cloths for bushcraft.
31:25 Okay, you can call it a "Tri Tripod" and I'll just call it a "Tripod Disc". 𝓛𝓞𝓛
Dave this video is far from boring. In fact, in my opinion this is one of your best videos. I LOVE what you said about not having to be good at bushcraft, just enjoy it. That's just how I am with my woodcarving and woodworking, I may not be the best at it but nobody enjoys it more than I do. Thanks for taking us along on another adventure.
Thanks Scott! Well people need to think a long the lines of have fun no matter what. I had a friend that his hobby was fishing tournaments. He got so into it, so competitive that it got to the point where he was stressed out so bad that he grew to hate fishing because he wasnt winning. I say do what you enjoy no matter how it turns out. Take care my friend!
Hey Dave as usual great video! Don't pay attention to the 2 thumbs down, they are just mad because they don't have people that watch their videos!
how do like your new neck knife 🔪 I just got mine keep on doing what u do my wife likes the way u talk
Man I love the knife! Not only is it a neck knife but it also fits several of the pouches that are on my machete sheaths. Tell the wife I have whats deemed an Appalachian accent. I visited Indiana once and they really freaked out over my accent. LOL.
awesome job brother i always get more than i think im going to with your vids thanks for taking the time to do it and i hope your drought will be over asap
You are very welcome brother and I'm glad you liked it. It gave me a good chance to talk a bunch. LOL. Thanks for the tag and Thanks for watching
I have one of them coffee pots to, and your video's are always good. 👍🏻
They make the best coffee Ive ever had!
As always you sir are a Legend! Love that disk Idea wish i had the skills and materials to make one!!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and me. Thanks for watching my friend
Another great little invention my friend!
Thank you Brother!
You're probably the most positive guy on the planet lol... love it.
Thank you!
wow now thats a hat . maybe do a dandelion root coffee video . i have heard that its really good .oh fyi a tiny pinch of salt in coffee grounds will totally remove the bitter of even the worst coffee .
Always enjoy. Thanks for taking us with.
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you liked it. Thanks for watching Brother!
You can have some of Iowa's rain, I can't work when its raining.
Ill take all you can send!
Inside this video, in a nutshell, is why we all LOVE to try our hand at BUSHCRAFT. The introduction from 2016 mirrors what we are finding in The Great Smokey Mountain Region of Virginia in Autumn, 2017: dry...dry...dry conditions. Many of us 'Bush Crafters' rely on the thought that we can load up a Subaru or better with our family and our gear and we can 'sit out' some natural disaster using skills familiar to our forefathers. If we got to 'that' creek, just like Dave, and even the deeper pools were gone, WOW: I don't have a back-up plan. Do you?
Well said and nope, no back up plan if the creeks are dry. Ill just have to keep going and look for a natural spring. Those never dry up as far as I know.
Reallybigmonkey1 My son was telling me there is a way to distill SALT water...it takes a while though. Of course you need an ocean.
Great video. By the way the Mora Eldris is all over ebay. A bit expensive for what it is, but it's there for those that want one.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Theres a listing for it on Amazon thats pretty cheap but it says unavailable. Its a great knife but I would not pay over 30 bucks for it. Thanks for watching
Good video, but you forgot your popcorn ll hope to see some more videos soon.
Thanks Angela! No popcorn this time, maybe up coming.
Yes !👍Popcorn !👍
Great video Dave! It was like just hanging out in the woods on a relaxing day. I agree 100%, The worst day bushcrafting beats the best day working. It is a chance for us to unwind and just focus on the most basic of human needs. Also, to take time to appreciate God's awesome creation! Thanks for another enjoyable video!
Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. Nothing beats a day out in the woods to just unwind! Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one
I look forward to it!
Awesome video man, and good looking Mora Eldris on your neck!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Man that Eldris is awesome! Thanks for watching
Brilliant vid, love it. Where do you get the tri tripod disc from
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Kevin. I made the disc in my home shop.
Well said! Will that stove use the bigger propane bottles? I like it!
Thanks! I am not sure. I just know it will attach to all them small bottles that have Isopro or butane mix.
That's another cool lil gadget u created!
I need to learn how to weld!
Thanks! Absolutely learn to weld. There isnt much you cant make with it
Hey Dave, enjoyed spending time with you :)
Its always great to get to chat with my friends!
I think we are going on our 6th year of a drought here in California.
I understand now how bad droughts can be after what Im seeing
I'm so glad y'all finally got some rain. I spent a week with friends near Ellijay doing some primitive camping and my friend from Rome would take us out to some spots and you could just see the look in his eyes when we were to come up on a creek and it had long been dried up. It was ruff spending that week without having a campfire but it was the responsible thing to do.
The rain saved us for sure! I can see if your friend was from round here that he/she knows all too well how dry it was. It got so bad. Camping with no fire does suck but its all good now. Thanks for watching!
Yes Sir....I want to be David Pearson when I grow up! LOL
Always fun to watch! Cheers from PA
Thanks! And cheers back at ya from Georgia!
Hi again Dave .... second message .... I just checked the Mora .... it is available here but guess how much it costs from a UK supplier? ......... $60 .... wow. There is a lower grade version and its $50!!!! Think I will pass. atb Dave .... Jim
$60.00? wow thats high man! I have no idea what it will cost here.
That's very cool
Thanks!
Excellent video mate! You described exactly why I also love bushcraft! Away from the rat race! And the survival aspect of it is like having a waterproof watch that can go 150 metres down.... you probably won't ever do it, but it's nice to know you can!Best wishes friend
Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. You hit the survival aspect right on. You need the knowledge and the gear but you never want to have to use it. Take care and Thanks for watching
Hello David,
Thanks for the update about the 2016 drought where you live.
I had no idea this occurred.
Here in SW Virginia, we have had drought conditions this summer[2021], drying up some of the creeks, however, we were fortunate to get some of the rain from Hurricane Fred.
Whew!
I love hurricane rain, since it is usually a long-lasting gentle rain, which really soaks in deep.
How are conditions now, where you live & wander?
Hello Steven! 2016 was rough but that was the last major drought I can remember. Every year has been ok and this current summer is absolutely the wettest I can remember. Our rivers creeks and lakes have stayed full and the rain is almost a weekly occurrence now. Take care and thanks for watching brother
Amigo, you not so much told us why, but in reality, showed us why, you love Bushcraft. Always a pleasure to watch a master of the art at work!!!!!!!!! It's why I sub to you.....I'm always learning something new! So....thanks! AMB from another dry place, the high desert of Arizona.
Thanks Charles, I'm glad you liked how I showed it. Its all about fun in the woods to me! Thanks for watching brother
Without the obvious, in your own way, in describing Bushcraft, you placed, what's called an Easter Egg...in your video!... Whatever someone's ability, skills, wants and needs...no-matter what! You, Yes you...go into the woods to do a video, and/or....I am sure just to BE THERE!!! That's Bushcraft!!!! You do it for yourself and your wonderful video photographer...your Son! But, I watched you build, and shoot a video in ungodly heat...to complication!!!!!!!! That's BUSHCRAFT!!!! I have 5 various friends that love to bushcraft with me...if the weather works for them.😊. I'll go out on my limited days off, just to be in the woods! They, won't! It's to cold! It"s to hot!, It's raining outside????? Just saying here. I cherish every moment I shared with my pop, in the wilderness...like you do with your son! But you prove....that a true Bushcrafter is in the woods under nice to extreme conditions.... and loves being there!!! In that lies your Easter Egg.... called Knowledge!!! Thanks Buddy!!! John.
All very very well sated John! You put into words what I never could brother!
Good video as always. .. I remember that drought , I only mowed my yard 3 times , that year... whether it's campfire or canister,, drinking coffee in the woods just wonderful!! Hey if you're like my DAD , god rest his soul, he just loved being in the woods... Thank GOD , I get that from him!!!!
Thanks Lee, I'm glad you liked it. Ah man that was a horrible drought! There were creeks dry that I've never seen dry on my life time. I hope I never see that again. Oh yes, I love every second I spend on the woods. Take care and thanks for watching
DIY JUNKIE HERE. that shinny metal stuff, ya mean, LUMDEGUM? LOL In the machine trades, we are ask to use many "different" types of metals. Unobtanium and oposite would be menurium or crapaloy! Like me, I am sure you have used them lots! Especially the made in chiwanistan specialty metals like internally laminated shafting! After working in a machine/ fab shop, when ya get home, the last thing you feel up to is more noise! It took my wife a long time to understand why I didn't feel up to going to noisy places in the evening! I used to use maple syrup in my coffee, gives it a different taste. Did you invent that tri pod device? Super easy to program up on a mill power or similar mill and cut out of that light wt shinny metal! LOL
Lol, thanks for the comments and I really Don't know what all to say other than yes I made that tripod device and thanks for watching!
Re: Ur comment about just talking ... reminds me of what John B Wells (Caravan To Midnight) often says: " ... just a couple friends sitting around the fire with a cup of coffee ... " Just want to let you know this 60+ yr ol silver mare really enjoys a cup with you when a break from the serious stuff is just too heavy ... AND Thank You for the reminder to PRACTICE! Made a couple pop can stoves and actually got what was on my Cmas list (1st time for everything)! Camping great! 👍😺👍
Not much beats friends, campfire and coffee! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend
Hey Dave, love the vids. I didn't know about the drought.. Look up GeoEngineering Watch.. They are spraying the shit out of NewJersey.. a lot of people end up with respiratory issues.
Thanks Kevin, I'm glad you like em. I'll look that up. It sounds bad. Thanks for watching
Say Heah Dave, Yeah, I like matching my tools. Infact I just changed my handles on my Potbelly and my Parangatang. Now I match nicer with my Parangatang with a rather knew knife my S. O. G. Pillar Fix Blade for a Sumner Long Knife Combo's. or any of my other knives. Don't get me wrong I liked the Tan original Handles on them. But, Dave I think they l@@k so much better on Black. They l@@k more serious. You should buy some water from Texas.,,. p
Sounds cool man. I pretty much like black Kraton handles the best over all handles. Man Texas is in some bad shape right now.
Welcome to the high desert and mountains of Colorado. We call that Red Flag Warning conditions. We can't even have open fires in the back yard without special permission (which you can't get) from the fire department. You can't even use an open flame without it being in a forest service fire pit. We couldn't shoot off fire works or our black powder cannons on Independence day because the cannons used flint lock ignition. We changed the ignition to shotgun primer on the cannon. At least we had some booms. Isn't it a bear when you start losing your 20/20 hind sight and you can't find your water? When your brown sugar gets hard put a piece of bread with it overnight. The bread will get hard but the sugar will get soft. I drank so much coffee in the 90s while working 2 to 2-1/2 shifts seven days a week, self employed but only 6 weeks backlog max. Feast and famine work load prevented hiring help so my wife and I worked long hours. When we had famine we couldn't afford help and when we had feast we had no time to train anyone. Yes, it was that bad and good. Another book that I intended to write 1 or 2 sentences. Yes, that is neat. Usually is. Thanks for another good video.
Thanks for the comments George and thanks for watching
Hey Dave, we're having a rough time in the Talladega area also. I noticed your finger nail, looks like you had a "OOPS" moment with a "ALABAMA HAMMER" !!
Ah man, I hate to hear that! LOL, not Alabama hammer this time, A 12 inch grinder wheel and guard decided to suck my finger in! Take care and Thanks for watching Robert
Water level is low in Vermont too. I like to use real maple syrup in my coffee. Talk about an energy drink.
Thanks for the video and hopefully the weather people are wrong.
Take care,
Al
I hate to hear that, I guess its all up the East coast. That maple syrup does sound like a good addition! Take care and Thanks for watching
thanks for the video, catching up on your channel. enjoy just hanging out with Dave..... NW Florida
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Thanks for another good one Dave. So sorry about your prolonged drought, hopefully, the critter population won't be too adversely affected as far as species, but it will change their numbers for quite some time I suspect,.. Nice to see you rockin' that bush-fedora...that would be my choice over the dew-rag, but that's just me. Anyway, I hope you, Nick and the rest of your clan have a great and blessed Thanksgiving brother. CHEERS !!!
Thanks Steve, I'm glad you liked it. Man this drought is killing us. I hope nature recovers quick. I love the hat but I recently found out its a rare Willis and Geiger safari hat thats rare so Im sure I wont be wearing it much. Thanks for watching brother and I hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving too!
Thank you again David. Bushcrafting: Nature's therapy, to allow daily stress and worries to dissolve and concentrate on the positive things.
Very well said! And thanks for watching my friend
Hi buddy! How are you feeling? I'm at my PRE op appointment I just lost more weight. I was almost 210 now I'm I'm 175. Hope you are ok love RACHEL your PA friend
Everything is good here. I hope everything goes well for you!
Great hangin' with you, Dave! I'm having a cuppa joe myself right now....I'm a noob at bushcrafting, but I agree fully with what you said. You are The Man!
Sometimes its good to just sit around and talk and drink some Joe. Noob or expert, it dont matter. Always enjoy the woods!
Love it! Thanks again David! Your videos always make my week! ..Like the hat, and the neck knife!! 😍
Great new invention there! You really are a genius for this stuff.. It's wonderful! .. I think many of us love bushcraft for the same reasons, it's a chance to recharge and decompress from the pressures of daily life .. In my case, it's those things, and that I've always been a 'nature kid'.. I spent all my free time as a child outdoors, in the woods, at the farm, wherever! Despite life's hurdles and obligations, the woods is where I end up when I can escape 😁 no place like it! Parks are nice, but they're not wild.. ❤️
..We have had a horrible drought here too this year, last year was BAD, this year was even worse ☹️ I lost more than 1/2 my plants with the watering bans & NO rain in months.. Then ironically we got 4 inches of SNOW last night .. There's busted tree chunks all over, so many still had their leaves the snow cracked them.. So, I completely sympathize over the dryness and the effects on our favorite woodlands because of it.. There's been SO many creatures that have disappeared as the plants withered and the water holes dried up.. I hate to say it, but all we can hope for is record snowfall to refill the basins for spring.. Not that I'm looking forward to record snow either 🙄 LOL .. I hope you get a lot of rain! Before January!!
.. I've had trouble with RUclips's messaging (again!), so I sent a message as a response to a previous message to you, see if you can find it? 😁 lol
Take care! Looking forward to the next ones! 💕
Always great to hear that Ruth and I'm happy you liked it. Good way you have of describing Bushcraft. In a way, when we played in the woods as kids it was a form of pre Bushcraft. Thats so bad you was in a drought too, amazing the snow came! That wont be much of a hope here. We very rarely get snow here. Usually just a dusting. PM me when you can. Take care and Thanks for watching
Really good video Dave. That camp stove is cool, I bought a Trangia alcohol stove theis year and when I was ordering the site had this real nice looking gas stove much like the Coleman except It was from China and only cost $4.95 plus a $1.50 shipping so I got it. You the darn thing works real good for foreign. Ok, I've blabbed on. Your videos are just like what the fellow below said, Like we are right there with you enjoying the same things. Thank you Rob from Oregon
Thanks Rob, I'm glad you liked it. I have seen a few of them knock offs and was wondering how well they worked. Sometimes when I film these, I feel like all my friends are in the camera! Thanks for watching
Percolators just the ticket smells wonderful. My parents used condensed milk quite rich. Never tried the brown sugar though. Like your ring no lashing necessary. This weather really sucks '80's in November. I like the new Mora. atb Opal
Oh yes, the smell and sound of a percolator is just plain wonderful! This was a first time deal for that tripod design and I think its a winner. This is also a first time for 84 to 87 degree Halloween weather! Take care and Thanks for watching Opal
David.did you drop something out your pocket.about the 30.mark in the video?whilst chopping them limbs off.hope I'm wrong.
Patrick Watson looked like a piece of bark..........good catch tho 👍
nope bark of the branch budy
It did look like something but it was bark falling off what I was chopping. Good eye Patrick.
"Get outdoors, enjoy and be creative" - couldn't say it any better!
Thanks very much, I definitely enjoyed that chat, my friend!
Best greetings, Tim
Absolutely brother. And its always great to hear from you Tim!