Agreed, this man literally looks like the bush. I knew mans was about that life when I seen his nose was crooked in two different directions at the same damn time @ 20:54 and let us not mention the fresh manicure.
I stopped smoking 10 years ago and I just put a lighter in my car. I have no plans on hiking soon, but maybe one day I will need it and hopefully, I will remember I put it there. Thank you :)
@The Trashman God forbid, it's one of my best accomplishments in life :) Getting rid of that constant stress: I need a cigarette. Can I smoke there? OMG, end it already, I need to smoke. I'll eat faster so I have enough time to smoke a cigarette. :)
Great for you, man! You just have to reframe the way you see a lighter. At this point, it should be easy for you to associate it with "survival" situations rather than something to light a cigar with. Cheers! :-)
Congrats on the smoking and the lighter. Since you took it that far, I highly recommend you research EDC (every day carry) to keep with you. I ALWAYS have food, water, lighter, pocket knife, medicine, poncho, survival blanket, compass, and extra pair socks in the car.
When you see how many people get lost and parish because they where to cold each year is a real eye opener . Every time I hear another lost hiker or hunter died from hyperthemia no joke I buy a three pack of lighters and I carry at least one on me every day as part of my edc but if going out to woods no less than 3 on my person and usually 2-3 more in my day pack. I have started fires with bow drills,ferro rods but I won't bet my life on them.
@@treerat6959 I quit smoking two years ago, but I _still_ carry a Zippo _and_ 2 Bic lighters...and a ferro rod...every day. I also carry 3 knives and 2 multi-tools every day.
@@finfish260 water, food, rain protection, firestarter, light, map, first aid and maybe something like a space blanket for extra warmth and shelter. That is only eight I can think of. So what would be the 10 essentials?
Absolutely brilliant man, I love how he’s not ashamed to use a modern lighter like some of these bushcraft people. If it starts a fire and saves your life why make it harder than it needs to be 🤷🏼♂️
I always have a lighter in my fire kit as well as one on me. Even an empty Bic can throw a spark and I will always go for quick & easy fire lighting before moving to other options such as a ferro rod etc. The key thing is to have multiple methods of doing something, whether that's lighting a fire or procuring water. I practice bow drill and hand drill fire making, but if that's my only option left then I've really messed up badly to get to that point.
@@jasondunbar3667 the zippo ones lost the gas that is inside during the day! Its not a good lighter to have every day, the best one is the bic and clipper! But i prefer the clipper because you can refuel them
Good thing about staying with the vehicle, in addition to protection from the elements, are the resources the vehicle provides. The upholstery and seats can be used for warmth and to cover the windows. The battery provides spark. The mirrors for signalling. The gas for fuel. You can light a tire on fire as a rescue signal. The vehicle is easier to spot. Maybe make an SOS out of branches. Also, a fat candle can provide heat in a small enclosed area. These are tips I've gathered from watching so many survival videos. Let your imagination work for you and you'll be thinking survival instead of fear. I really appreciate this gentleman's practical approach and taking the time to share his knowledge with us.
@angarch Is enouf trust me:) the car has a lot of small spaces that oxigen can get through. That why when a car crashes into the ocean it will fill with water. Whoever do not start a big fire even if the car will not cach fire you will sufocate with smoke.
@angarch Yes. Some vehicles are pretty tight for air. you should crack a window to ensure that you have the oxygen you need. Warm your hands on the candle. Dry yourself If you were wet. Put on all your extra dry clothing to hold your body heat. Figure out ways to move around that will generate heat if you need to.
not to mention if there's still power can use the horn for occasional SOS beeps or signal if you see help that's too far to yell to. Can probably use some upholstery or padding for always dry tinder too. Hell, can probably even use a headlight lens as an easier version of his sandwich bag in the sun method.
It is so rare to have someone so genuine and honest , Ovens is like the most regular dude, doesn't put on heirs or try to show off. I am no bushman but I really like watching him, thank you
As long as people listen and learn it will save lives! My hunting safety instructor told us always carry a lighter. and one day it saved my life! Thank you Mr. Smyth, and thank you Greg for passing one this very practical information.
I must be getting old. I’m getting into all this survival and end of world gear up. Funny thing is that I’m enjoying it and feel more prepared and at peace because of it.
If you only taught 1 person something your knowledge has been given purpose. You taught me many things today and I'm not alone in that learning. Thank you.
I sure wish we had that direct instruction in saving our own life and maybe someone else's. We had some swimming instruction but not keeping warm when stuck outside instruction. I guess it seems far away from the city reality we've had. Not drowning is the most likely needed instruction/practice. This is fantastic instruction and more from Mr. Ovens; it's showing how one can expand their thinking past normal for the particular circumstance ... and it's good to start doing that a lot more.
Keep a bag of whole peanuts in your car or day pack. They weigh almost nothing, not only are they a food source but the shells are great to start a fire with.
Cotton balls, or Q tips. having a stash of cotton balls, lighter, water purification tablets, and emergency blanket! These are so small that you should carry them everywhere and never have a problem storing them due to size. I would even suggest carrying them no matter if your in the woods or not. Have them in your pocket or make a area on your belt or coat which stores these.
My small backpack goes wherever I go. I carry a magnesium starter, fire starter cubes, folding saw, survival blanket, plus other things. I would rather have it and not need it instead of the alternative. Great video Greg.
In the winter it is a good idea to keep a big, votive candle in your vehicle because in an emergency it can provide heat and light and can also be used for a signal and to melt snow for drinking water. A single candle can raise the temperature inside a vehicle by ten degrees. Those ten degrees could save your life.
A regular candle generates the same ammount of BTUs that an adult human radiates into the environment without wearing clothes. It is not much in terms of heat, but it is something and in a very convenient package.
In Australia we are told "Always stay with your car" yes it is shelter but more importantly it is very visible, especially from the air. A person on foot in open country, is very easy to miss from the air, almost invisible.
So much good information out now days on what to pack for day hikes or emergency, survival. The little extra I carry is nothing when faced with a situation that is life threatening.
@@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft after spending so much time outside I would be curious to hear what you find most entertaining. Is it exploration? The bush craft itself? The satisfaction that comes from proving your self sufficiency? After decades of experience what do you find exciting about the outdoors and what accomplishment are you looking forward to next?
A good trapper friend of mine once told me "there's all kinds of trendy ways to build a fire but nothing beats a handful of bic lighters." He spent his life, and still does, in the bush. When you started your list with a lighter I knew you had some idea of what you were talking about.
@@theoderich1168 well I lose mine the moment I buy them or the first time I use them so the more the merrier . BIC are the Best as far as reliability but know way do they last 6 months I like the dollar store ones 3 for a dollar and 2 for a dollar because they are cheap put out a larger flame , sometimes and have a see through fuel reservoir
A lot of books say water is priority and the few times i've been out I've made that a focus point... but, I trust people who actually do things more than I trust those who just write them down... I'll keep these tips in mind next time i'm out and bring a lighter... cheers...
good idea water may be more of a priority in a desert.im not saying water can not be very important but far more people die of hypothermia than dehydration
There is no reason anyone shouldn't have a FULL lighter a bottle of water and a single layer poncho or a rain coat pullover on a hike or run ALWAYS EVERY TIME !!
If it's winter and everything is frozen, how are you going to make water? And even in the summer being able to boil water means you can drink out of just about any lake, pond, or puddle you can find. Of course you could bring tablets but, a lighter or fire steel is much more useful.
This one video was all the inspiration needed to hit the sub button! Here in the Philippines, the challenges we may come up against are, in many ways the same as what we just viewed in the video, minus the snow. This is a nation of hundreds of islands. What folks do not understand is how cold it can get if you are out on the ocean at night. Our high humidity will often form a low level fog and you can get soaked without any rainfall. Add in some wind and you may be in trouble if you are not prepared. While often seen as a tropical paradise (and it surely is !!!) there are places up in the mountains such as Baguio, where night temps can approach freezing and there may be a light frost. Veggies that can not stand our low land tropical temps are grown up there for a reason. Wonderful place vacation in the heat of summer. If you went on a hike and got lost near nightfall, you can very rapidly find yourself in in a world of hurt. Thankfully, we now have one more great resource to aid in teaching our young troops what they need to know when out enjoying creation.
This guy is an awesome teacher. I’ve had professors and teachers from kindergarten up to grad school and there are just some people that have “it” when it comes to teaching, this dude is one of those people!
Great video with lots of good tips! I subbed a few videos ago, you are a wealth of knowledge sir. Also, you are so humble and down to earth, which is something not seen often on RUclips. I salute you! Also, I'm buying a pack of lighters tomorrow! lol
Re a lighter: Keep 2 in your clothing (body heat helps keep the flint dry) and another in your backpack. If you are separated from the backpack (e.g. it goes into a fast river) you've still got another 2..Extra weight..2 ounces? Is that too much weight to carry for guaranteed warmth and the ability to make smoke for a survival/rescue team to locate you? Just an observation. Great no-nonsence video sir, thanks.
In Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl. One of the first scenes shows mrs swan in her room with her maid. And her maid removes a pan full of rocks and embers from the fire place and puts it under her sheets. :)
@@kingoftheforest101 Agreed. Most of the new modern world emo generations will not survive in the woods. No wifi, no usb-charge, no nothing. And most of the kids today are somewhat naive when it comes to basic skills like starting a fire.
Great video. People used to always ask me the best fire starting method I used for survival situations, their mouth would always drop when I said a lighter. Just because I can do all the primitive and scientific fire starting methods, doesn't mean I want to. Just light the damn fire and move on. Lmao
One thing I'd like to caution about when sheltering under overhanging rocks is be careful that they're stable. if you're in a survival situation, the LAST thing you need is a rock falling on you. Starting a fire under overhanging rocks can increase the risk of them breaking off and falling. Signs that the rocks may be unstable include large amounts of fallen rocks at the base of the cliff or rock overhang, or significant cracking in the rocks themselves. EDIT: I also want to say great tips and I'll definitely be taking them to hart. I'm also not saying to not use a rock overhang, just be aware of the danger of rock falls and pick one that's not likely to fall on you.
Everyone should carry the 5 C's cutting, combustion, container, cover, cordage. And I carry a knife and a lighter in both front pockets. You just never know. Good video
@@NickFrom1228 I have several cotton items in my go bag. Usually a bag of 100... Cotton balls and a 99¢ jar of vaseline. It's a little miracle fire starter... Just realizing how much redundant stuff I have in that bag... Charcloth, cotton balls, tea lite candles, 9 strand paracord... It's like I'm obsessed with fire...🔥🕯️ Charcloth is amazing. Just keep it dry. But you will need some really easy to light tinder.
In modern day Canada, you can only daily carry a knife with a blade of 2.25" or less, and can't carry it fully concealed, it needs to be visible in some way. If you can prove it is necessary for your job, or you're on your way to go hunting or fishing or something...you may get away with it. But the laws are pretty vague and leave a lot of room for an officer to make your life difficult.
@@andystampfli9127 Exactly. Redundancy is a key thing. Items that do many things and many things to do common items. Being able to source items from whatever you have around you is also an important skill. If you can't look at your surroundings and see how to use stuff for survival your odds diminish...
It is drill, drill and drill again...as in practice, practice, practice. You would think that people can get from their desk and walk safely to the exits...so why practice over and over. To form a habit so that in a emergency situation, they almost don't have to think about it. And just like in practice...the way out is just ahead of them. Keeps the panic at bay.
Sadly, I never had a grandpa to learn things like this from. He passed away a year before I was born. But if you have any family, please pass your skills down to them. This is truly something that generations ahead could find useful. I've been taking time to learn more about the outdoors, and recently started hunting. I love skinning and cooking the food, it just feels as natural as it should.
Never heard of you, never been stuck in the wild however... your a Hero. Thank you. Like everyone i hate ads, i happily watched ever second for you in return for your kindness. Stay safe and Subd.
Dude I have fallen in love with your channel sir!!!! It only took 4 videos. Thank you sooo much... i am as of now I am a subscriber. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your skills and knowledge of the outdoors! Please show me more. I can’t wait to watch more of your stuff
I really love Your vides. Informative, well edited, beautiful landscapes. Pleasure to watch! To be able to start a fire can make the difference between surviving or not surviving. That's why I don't rely on one single system: beside the lighter (*) I always carry a ferrorod and a piece of fatwood. A Victorinox folder (model "Hunter") also belongs to my EDC gear. (* when the lighter gets wet, the friction-wheel and the spring that pushes the spark-stone to the wheel can rust or have just disfunction. That's why I prefer a lighter with electrical (piezo) ignition. They are less sensitive to moisture.)
I always take a lighter, and one thing that I have noticed is even it is full of fuel and the lighter is really cold, it won't light. So I put it in a very non-moist but warm part of my body, when it is warm again, it will light right up. Thanks for the video.
The lighter thing works better IF you can turn the wheel backwards and take off the cap. One more thing that works well is cat tail fluff. It goes up fast too, I have tried that one. I always carry a lighter with me. Great video.
@@EsotericOccultist It seems pretty good relatively speaking. The few existential threats to humanity are well within our power to control, and far enough off in the future that we can react.
Improbable we have already cloned him 1000 times. Each clone comes out stronger than its predecessor. One of his clones definitely will be the last man standing though.
Great tips brother! Been camping my whole life, started 100’s of fires w/a bow saw. But when ur lost, fear kicks in and your dealing with a totally different animal! ❤️ Keep spreading your knowledge!
You should know of a major one living there that is much more common lol... Cotton! haha! I carry cotton balls in a bag with me. It's super small and easy to carry. Super cheap too.
Mr Greg!! Very informative as always!! I imagine there are some folks that see you do alot of these thing with ease. Only to go out and the only flame they ignite is anger. Until the next time, I hope you had a fun filled Christmas with your peoples and can't wait for another lesson in the Woods!
Thank you, Sir Greg! For giving the people the confidence to carry a lighter rather than be obliged to bring just a waterproof match (not that there's anything wrong with it, but lighter > matches). No shame in being smart enough to utilize such a useful tech. You are a hero! 💪
I have to say one of the most informative videos out there . As a outdoor guide your 100 % correct on fire ,it will save your life ..thank you . Fester out
@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly Remove the child safety metal tab. Shake the water out, blow into it, roll it on your pant leg or a dry cloth until you start to see sparks. You can usually recover one in less than 2 minutes.
@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly just to add to the previous comment... if you flick(rotate) it in the other direction yes you can get flint dust but you also risk the flint popping out
@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly for lack of a drawn out explanation, I just put it in my pocket and it dries out shortly after. I always carry two and one is always in a plastic bag just in case.
In marines took survival traing in panama, litterally nobody culd get a friction fire going not even the instrutors, plus all our hands were raw and we were exhausted.
Same. I did Alaska as well at Wainwright. But back in the 80's, their was very little bushcraft knowledge out there, or taught well in those schools. They had us digging snow caves...😬
I live out in Oklahoma and after 23 years of living life mostly inside and after a year now of sobriety and counting I’m trying to get out and see more of the world and live off the land so I’ve been getting really into survival tips and shelter making and foraging techniques so I’m prepared the way my native ancestors were. Thanks for the info! 🤘have a blessed day 🙂
If your studying this you’ll probably be ahead my comment. But this is for everyone and anyone that may have that vision of running off into the wilderness to survive alone. So here goes....Did native Americans really ‘live off the land’? Maybe not in the way some people in modern days imagine or are led to believe. They had support systems. Support systems that although not a technologically advanced as ours(or more advanced depending on the history one believes-see antiquitech, mudflood, stolen history). Although different the support systems in many cultures of the past may (or may not) have been better than what we have today! The idea of a lone person running off to the woods with a bug out bag to live away from the city when (insert preferred doomsday theory) happens doesn’t hold up in my opinion! Native American’s and even their predecessors had family, the support of their community/ tribe, they were skilled at farming, irrigation and of course they hunted. My point is that historical reality isn’t quite what our textbooks and teachers told us it was. Therefore, my point, when they show up in the rural areas of the country expecting to survive ’off the land’ they should know that the people in small towns know who lives nearby as well as someone that doesn’t belong. The state and federal lands may be open & accessible but just like in any city the rural property owners will not be keen on trespassers trying to use their resources or make camp on their back 40. I see people with the bug out and live in the forest fantasy but it is only a fantasy. The prepared family with a well stocked hunting cabin or vacation home will be welcome where the scavengers will not. The best thing people can do is move to the area they want to ‘bug out’ to and become part of the neighborhoods in these areas.
@@mesonichue6198 I actually agree with everything you said in that which surprises me and I agree that it wasn’t nearly as simple as just living off the land because the land isn’t always going to provide and most of the time it won’t, but I agree that much of First Nations tribes had information passed down from great great grandmothers and grandfathers and I know that played a huge role in these First Nations peoples knowing what food to go after and what medicines worked and what materials worked better then others for shelter goes. I believe also that before settlers came to America these people also had hosts of other variables to adapt too and survive against and so just walking out into a forest or property that isn’t your own probably won’t ever bode well for anyone but in my case I live on about 5 acres of land so in my particular case I’m meaning just to survive off of what I can in my given surroundings from the land I live on, and no further. But all in all I think you’re spot on with what you said the situation for most.
Sorry though I will say the way I put my first comment about getting out to see more of the world does indeed make it seem like I’m going to go try and see and live off other biomes and I don’t have the capability financially or the resources to do so but I’m perfectly content with attempting to learn what I can from the land I currently inhabit.
@@Mrlanesaccount I’m a bit surprised myself. I’ll be a year next month myself. I was having such a bad day and you brightened it for me so much! Even had you not agreed the thoughtfulness of the reply gives me hope!
Your really a tremendous human being my brother Vincent and I just love your adventure , attitude and love for the wild. Vincent is a quadriplegic for over 35 years anyone on this planet 🌎 I dare to match he is truly amazing 🤩 has never complained once about his situation, Oven we just love you keep it up Vincent and David from Detroit 🙏
I always carry a lighter and some fat wood shavings in a small tin. I keep it all in my first aid kit because as Greg says; no one plans to get lost. Fat wood lights super easy and hot so you can get your fire going.
Just a small tip for everybody. When you will pack your lighter in for just emergency use wrap the upper part with a lil bit of tape for prevent that something will press the gas button leaving you with a empty lighter!
I’m so thankful for RUclips for one reason, to have access to great information like this man has and otherwise wouldn’t be able to share all his knowledge with the world without RUclips.
My grandfather used to tell me there's two things he always took when he went out into the woods even if only for a few minutes. A rifle and a lighter.
Kind regards Kian Frey! I believe I once experienced hypothermia, I was 18 yrs old, on a snowmobile, wearing a "fashionable" buckskin coat... Thinking that I was young and invincible. The company I worked for, we used to put on SAFETY videos, each month, and I was responsible for finding these videos ... from a Government Library of videos... There was one video that stood out for me, even though it's been over 40 years since I saw it. This video was about HYPOTHERMIA, and I recall being astounded, that you can get this even in warm temps. It is SO fantastic that Greg is bringing awareness to this, because it's deadly, and most people don't understand just how so.
I was hunting and got lost for 2 days and about halfway through the second day I got hypothermia and I could barley move then, finally I found a town. I was very lucky that day any longer I would have died for sure
How to know if a bushcrafter or survivalist know what he is talking about`? He has dirty hands. Bothers me always when other speak and their hands are clean
If you pull the safety ring off, you can slowly rotate the wheel the "wrong" direction with the lighter tipped over and collect powder from the flint. That stuff goes up fast with a spark. Also a little baggy of dryer lint in your backpack is helpful.
I always see old lighters along the beach near my house . Picked up 10 old bic lighters on one walk . None of them lit but some had good flints enough to start a fire with some dry material.
Me too. I love to watch Joe Robinet, Bushtrek Boosh and some other guys out in the woods. I always wonder why don't the bring a damn lighter? By now most of us know how to start a fire without one. Knife with firesteel check, bowdrill check.... why don't bring a damn 50 cent lighter with you and be done way ahead of time???
Always stay with a vehicle, and make it to where when people see it they know something is wrong. Like the hood up, plus you have a horn that can be used for distress calls(3 consecutive beeps) Great video Greg👍🏻
opportunity. Are correct, you already have shelter with your vehicle, keep your vehicle full of fuel and blankets stored in it. You can run your vehicle to keep warm but crack a window when you do incase of exhaust leak.
I was about to take out my trash but I quickly ran back inside because I forgot my lighter.
Never know when you won’t be in Kansas Toto
As a Canadian I think we need to nominate this guy most Canadian Canadian
As a non canadian. Sounds good to me😂✌❤
Mad Canadian
We like him down here too!
As soon as I started watching I said he is from BC
Agreed, this man literally looks like the bush. I knew mans was about that life when I seen his nose was crooked in two different directions at the same damn time @ 20:54 and let us not mention the fresh manicure.
I stopped smoking 10 years ago and I just put a lighter in my car. I have no plans on hiking soon, but maybe one day I will need it and hopefully, I will remember I put it there. Thank you :)
Congrats and good job staying away from smoking be proud of yourself. Proud of you
@The Trashman God forbid, it's one of my best accomplishments in life :) Getting rid of that constant stress: I need a cigarette. Can I smoke there? OMG, end it already, I need to smoke. I'll eat faster so I have enough time to smoke a cigarette. :)
Great for you, man! You just have to reframe the way you see a lighter. At this point, it should be easy for you to associate it with "survival" situations rather than something to light a cigar with. Cheers! :-)
Congrats on the smoking and the lighter. Since you took it that far, I highly recommend you research EDC (every day carry) to keep with you. I ALWAYS have food, water, lighter, pocket knife, medicine, poncho, survival blanket, compass, and extra pair socks in the car.
You can use it when you lose your flash light when your phone slips between the seat and the console
A genuine person. Calm, confident, patient...no fakness. Much respect sir.
Plus he's not trying to shill things every video
Yep 👊
For real. Just good info. A very refreshing change. Found a new subscription!
I was rooting for him on the show
Precisely, so refreshing. Greg is the real deal.
Sold me when you said "Notice there's been no humor or laughing in this video cause having a fire is serious".. New subscriber here!
When you see how many people get lost and parish because they where to cold each year is a real eye opener . Every time I hear another lost hiker or hunter died from hyperthemia no joke I buy a three pack of lighters and I carry at least one on me every day as part of my edc but if going out to woods no less than 3 on my person and usually 2-3 more in my day pack. I have started fires with bow drills,ferro rods but I won't bet my life on them.
@@treerat6959 I quit smoking two years ago, but I _still_ carry a Zippo _and_ 2 Bic lighters...and a ferro rod...every day. I also carry 3 knives and 2 multi-tools every day.
@@hadmatter9240 Bics are the best, accept no imitations.
@@finfish260 water, food, rain protection, firestarter, light, map, first aid and maybe something like a space blanket for extra warmth and shelter. That is only eight I can think of. So what would be the 10 essentials?
@@treerat6959 and wrap 8-10" of Gorilla tape around the base of your lighter. It give you another option for firestarter.
As a young man I really appreciate having genuine decent people to learn from, thanks ✌️
Absolutely brilliant man, I love how he’s not ashamed to use a modern lighter like some of these bushcraft people. If it starts a fire and saves your life why make it harder than it needs to be 🤷🏼♂️
Right
I always have a lighter in my fire kit as well as one on me.
Even an empty Bic can throw a spark and I will always go for quick & easy fire lighting before moving to other options such as a ferro rod etc.
The key thing is to have multiple methods of doing something, whether that's lighting a fire or procuring water.
I practice bow drill and hand drill fire making, but if that's my only option left then I've really messed up badly to get to that point.
@@henryvandeventer2457 I agree ☝️
Couse its for:when you have no leichter.. ore its broken ore out of gas?
A lighter has a flame anything else is a spark , fire is made of flame ,why not start with a flame ...duhhhh...
The BIC Lighter is one of the greatest inventions known to Man. Small, lightweight and reliable.
Laughs in clipper
Cries in EMTEC
I bet Zippo would like to comment on this........
@@jasondunbar3667 the zippo ones lost the gas that is inside during the day! Its not a good lighter to have every day, the best one is the bic and clipper! But i prefer the clipper because you can refuel them
@@valliantthepigeon7640 Re-fillable AND they don't have that pesky safety ring that makes Bic lighters harder to use in the cold
I was raised to never leave my house without my knife, lighter and wallet.
Don’t forget the keys man
Vasaline, banana...
Man, person, woman, camera, TV.
@@fourkinhench2744 banana?
@@happy-kz8lb used with the vasaline
You wouldn't believe how many times I have heard "you don't smoke, why do you have a lighter"
That would be me a non-smoker went thought the scouts and fire starting never was my foray the raincoat and proper clothes is paramount to me.
Cause dont leave home without it.
@Hydin Biden lollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
My former girlfriend is a hard no smoker, but she keeps a lighter in her "survival bag" as I call her handbag. Amazing what women have in there....
Maynr just pot
Good thing about staying with the vehicle, in addition to protection from the elements, are the resources the vehicle provides. The upholstery and seats can be used for warmth and to cover the windows. The battery provides spark. The mirrors for signalling. The gas for fuel. You can light a tire on fire as a rescue signal. The vehicle is easier to spot. Maybe make an SOS out of branches. Also, a fat candle can provide heat in a small enclosed area. These are tips I've gathered from watching so many survival videos. Let your imagination work for you and you'll be thinking survival instead of fear. I really appreciate this gentleman's practical approach and taking the time to share his knowledge with us.
thank you very much your right because many people have left the vehicle and died its still the safest place
@angarch Is enouf trust me:) the car has a lot of small spaces that oxigen can get through. That why when a car crashes into the ocean it will fill with water. Whoever do not start a big fire even if the car will not cach fire you will sufocate with smoke.
@angarch Yes. Some vehicles are pretty tight for air. you should crack a window to ensure that you have the oxygen you need. Warm your hands on the candle. Dry yourself If you were wet. Put on all your extra dry clothing to hold your body heat. Figure out ways to move around that will generate heat if you need to.
@@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft a man was snowed in his vihackle..i dont know but weeks......and survived
not to mention if there's still power can use the horn for occasional SOS beeps or signal if you see help that's too far to yell to. Can probably use some upholstery or padding for always dry tinder too. Hell, can probably even use a headlight lens as an easier version of his sandwich bag in the sun method.
It is so rare to have someone so genuine and honest , Ovens is like the most regular dude, doesn't put on heirs or try to show off. I am no bushman but I really like watching him, thank you
Just imagine this video might actually save someone’s life one day never know
As long as people listen and learn it will save lives! My hunting safety instructor told us always carry a lighter. and one day it saved my life! Thank you Mr. Smyth, and thank you Greg for passing one this very practical information.
I am sure it will
@@nathanadrian7797 yes respect to Greg man good role model
they wont realize where they learned it most likely but it will pop up in their head like ey this should work
Couldn’t agree more.
I must be getting old. I’m getting into all this survival and end of world gear up. Funny thing is that I’m enjoying it and feel more prepared and at peace because of it.
If you only taught 1 person something your knowledge has been given purpose.
You taught me many things today and I'm not alone in that learning.
Thank you.
"each one teach one"
This video should be part of every school curriculum .
Super second that! Kids don't get a half a chance to learn basic stuff in school.
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I sure wish we had that direct instruction in saving our own life and maybe someone else's. We had some swimming instruction but not keeping warm when stuck outside instruction. I guess it seems far away from the city reality we've had. Not drowning is the most likely needed instruction/practice. This is fantastic instruction and more from Mr. Ovens; it's showing how one can expand their thinking past normal for the particular circumstance ... and it's good to start doing that a lot more.
Yes, a 21 minute video about a lighter
@@cansfloatbottlesdont857 Obviously some turds float by as well.
Another tip is pine knots you can find them in rotten pine the sap keeps it hard and it lights like paper but burns like oak
No one gonna mention that glorious hair?
Yeh... you just did
It speaks for itself. Words do no justice
I don't have any hair but I would cut some of it to save my life to start a fire!
@@roberttyndall7430 haha 😂
@@roberttyndall7430 pubes mate
Keep a bag of whole peanuts in your car or day pack. They weigh almost nothing, not only are they a food source but the shells are great to start a fire with.
Good share nuts pure protein...
And you can store them anywere for months👍😉
Cotton balls, or Q tips. having a stash of cotton balls, lighter, water purification tablets, and emergency blanket! These are so small that you should carry them everywhere and never have a problem storing them due to size. I would even suggest carrying them no matter if your in the woods or not. Have them in your pocket or make a area on your belt or coat which stores these.
BUT THEY CANT CONNECT TO THE INTERNET TO ORDER ON UBER EATS.....FRIKN A HOLE..... LOL
Pack of Ramen noodles
When I saw him he reminded me of a Paleolithic ancestor so shut my mouth & took notes 👍
OMG, man, lol!!!
Don't judge a book by it's cover, as they say. People are always greater than appraisal of appearance or sum of their circumstances.
I wonder how he cleans-up? With a little sound sleep and a tux, he might be ruggedly handsome.
My small backpack goes wherever I go. I carry a magnesium starter, fire starter cubes, folding saw, survival blanket, plus other things. I would rather have it and not need it instead of the alternative. Great video Greg.
Don't forget poncho/rain gear & a little paracord, plus your lighter, MM
@@madrasmark5425 , got all that and still others. I was a boy scout, always be prepared, not to mention military training and experience.
Where are you hiking?
Yes, if you have spent the night in the woods with nothing, or been lost near dusk in bad weather, you learn to carry the essentials.
Don't ask.
@@johnoutside84 , west side of the cascades in Wa. I go alone, well except my buddy Dan Wesson .357 mag w/ bear loads.
This is like an extra Christmas present, thanks Greg, Merry Christmas, you've been a breath of fresh air for many of us, cheers.
Yeah
@Simon Stein I watched the 30 day challenge, it was so good I'm watching it again, so awesome, cheers.
@@northernembersoutdoors1045 !!
Would love to go camping with him I am a young survivalist on my way would love to here any advise anyone has I’m always talking back on the comments
Damn best bushcrafter I've seen.. Thank you for saving a life somewhere down the road..
In the winter it is a good idea to keep a big, votive candle in your vehicle because in an emergency it can provide heat and light and can also be used for a signal and to melt snow for drinking water. A single candle can raise the temperature inside a vehicle by ten degrees. Those ten degrees could save your life.
You are right. I've camped in the winter inside my vehicle with a candle, it really did warm the vehice up a bit, enough to help you feel warmer.
Militaries even use them. They call them Arctic Candles.
Good idea!
A regular candle generates the same ammount of BTUs that an adult human radiates into the environment without wearing clothes. It is not much in terms of heat, but it is something and in a very convenient package.
@@VictorGarciaR That's true, but I've found that the adult humans yell a lot when you light them on fire. Candles are pretty quiet and smell better.
In Australia we are told "Always stay with your car" yes it is shelter but more importantly it is very visible, especially from the air. A person on foot in open country, is very easy to miss from the air, almost invisible.
Hello from Lightning Ridge NSW and yep a true comment
what i learned from this video..
Carry a lighter thats not empty.
Day hiker that is/was mostly unprepared and is now repacking her bag, with a lighter, raincoat, etc. Thank you!!!
So much good information out now days on what to pack for day hikes or emergency, survival. The little extra I carry is nothing when faced with a situation that is life threatening.
My wife always says: You do not need the extra water bottle/ rain coat/ lighter: I almost always have them with me, you never know :-)
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@@marwerno best your wife stays home.
@@paulacreman722 That is why it is mostly myself and my kids alone on the slopes when going sledging...
ill take any advice this guys has about living outside, dude looks like he's been living outside since the 80's xD !
more like the 70s dude lol
@@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft after spending so much time outside I would be curious to hear what you find most entertaining. Is it exploration? The bush craft itself? The satisfaction that comes from proving your self sufficiency? After decades of experience what do you find exciting about the outdoors and what accomplishment are you looking forward to next?
@@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft haha def trust you more than grillz
There’s only one guy I would watch a video like this for
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Thanks Greg. I know to take your word for what you say! 🤔
les? jk, love greg
Exactly my dude
@@doncherry2541 Right. the only guy you could take advice for in the bush
A good trapper friend of mine once told me "there's all kinds of trendy ways to build a fire but nothing beats a handful of bic lighters." He spent his life, and still does, in the bush. When you started your list with a lighter I knew you had some idea of what you were talking about.
I second your comment . Our host actually has experience
Well put...
Agreed
BIC lighters are really the best; they last forever. I smoke cigarettes and I need a new lighter only once or twice a year if I buy a BIC....
@@theoderich1168 well I lose mine the moment I buy them or the first time I use them so the more the merrier . BIC are the Best as far as reliability but know way do they last 6 months I like the dollar store ones 3 for a dollar and 2 for a dollar because they are cheap put out a larger flame , sometimes and have a see through fuel reservoir
Health nuts: Smokers die on average 20 years before non smokers
Me: non smokers can die 50 years before smokers when lost in the woods
Chad cigarette smoker bushman
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Virgin health nut
In 20mins I've learned more about survival than from entire school..
Thanks, Satan. What was your Alma Mater?
@ゴロゴロ this is beyond salty. What have I done to hurt your feeling so much? 😂
@ゴロゴロ you do know there are schools which T E A C H survival but they're mainly private schools
We learn it in lots of Canadian schools our outdoor education class taught it generally a high school thing.
Schools dont teach they test memory
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Greg and Fowler!
I feel like I'm watching Frank Gallagher giving survival tips!😂😂
Lol thankfully I’m not the only one but it makes it that much better!
A lot of books say water is priority and the few times i've been out I've made that a focus point... but, I trust people who actually do things more than I trust those who just write them down... I'll keep these tips in mind next time i'm out and bring a lighter... cheers...
good idea water may be more of a priority in a desert.im not saying water can not be very important but far more people die of hypothermia than dehydration
The priorities are food, fire, water, shelter and first aid. No one skill is more important than the other. Priority is based on immediate need.
There is no reason anyone shouldn't have a FULL lighter a bottle of water and a single layer poncho or a rain coat pullover on a hike or run ALWAYS EVERY TIME !!
If it's winter and everything is frozen, how are you going to make water?
And even in the summer being able to boil water means you can drink out of just about any lake, pond, or puddle you can find.
Of course you could bring tablets but, a lighter or fire steel is much more useful.
@@johnoutside84 Make water?..... Are you really that stupid?
This one video was all the inspiration needed to hit the sub button! Here in the Philippines, the challenges we may come up against are, in many ways the same as what we just viewed in the video, minus the snow. This is a nation of hundreds of islands. What folks do not understand is how cold it can get if you are out on the ocean at night. Our high humidity will often form a low level fog and you can get soaked without any rainfall. Add in some wind and you may be in trouble if you are not prepared.
While often seen as a tropical paradise (and it surely is !!!) there are places up in the mountains such as Baguio, where night temps can approach freezing and there may be a light frost. Veggies that can not stand our low land tropical temps are grown up there for a reason. Wonderful place vacation in the heat of summer. If you went on a hike and got lost near nightfall, you can very rapidly find yourself in in a world of hurt. Thankfully, we now have one more great resource to aid in teaching our young troops what they need to know when out enjoying creation.
I would have never thought that of such a warm climes. Thanks for that info, it was very cool:)
Who else thinks he looks like Frank from shameless?😂
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A lighter. Don’t leave home without one!
This guy is an awesome teacher. I’ve had professors and teachers from kindergarten up to grad school and there are just some people that have “it” when it comes to teaching, this dude is one of those people!
Great video with lots of good tips!
I subbed a few videos ago, you are a wealth of knowledge sir.
Also, you are so humble and down to earth, which is something not seen often on RUclips.
I salute you!
Also, I'm buying a pack of lighters tomorrow! lol
Re a lighter: Keep 2 in your clothing (body heat helps keep the flint dry) and another in your backpack. If you are separated from the backpack (e.g. it goes into a fast river) you've still got another 2..Extra weight..2 ounces? Is that too much weight to carry for guaranteed warmth and the ability to make smoke for a survival/rescue team to locate you? Just an observation. Great no-nonsence video sir, thanks.
My Dad said when he was little they'd heat bricks in front of the fireplace and wrap them with cloth to put in bed.
Or cast iron frying pan
Or tin can filled with rocks
If you use rocks pick dried rocks or there is a possibility that they could explode.
In Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl. One of the first scenes shows mrs swan in her room with her maid. And her maid removes a pan full of rocks and embers from the fire place and puts it under her sheets. :)
This was historically a common practice, sadly modern society has all but forgotten the amazing things our ancestors knew about
@@kingoftheforest101 Agreed. Most of the new modern world emo generations will not survive in the woods. No wifi, no usb-charge, no nothing. And most of the kids today are somewhat naive when it comes to basic skills like starting a fire.
Beware starting a fire under a tree while branches are covered in snow, it could melt and fall on your fire!!
Another tip. Save your fingers and remove that little "childproof" ring over the striker wheel of a bic.
As soon as I get a new Bic home, the safety is removed. I keep a Bic in each vehicle, my pocket and each family member packs one.
Wow that’s a great idea, seriously. Should make starting a fire in the cold even easier.
I have health issues which caused my hands to weaken and that's now the only way i can get a BIC to light, especially in the cold. Good tip
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@@akrobatish
I think youre confused
Great video. People used to always ask me the best fire starting method I used for survival situations, their mouth would always drop when I said a lighter. Just because I can do all the primitive and scientific fire starting methods, doesn't mean I want to. Just light the damn fire and move on. Lmao
if your life is on the line its not the time to play superman
One thing I'd like to caution about when sheltering under overhanging rocks is be careful that they're stable. if you're in a survival situation, the LAST thing you need is a rock falling on you. Starting a fire under overhanging rocks can increase the risk of them breaking off and falling. Signs that the rocks may be unstable include large amounts of fallen rocks at the base of the cliff or rock overhang, or significant cracking in the rocks themselves.
EDIT: I also want to say great tips and I'll definitely be taking them to hart. I'm also not saying to not use a rock overhang, just be aware of the danger of rock falls and pick one that's not likely to fall on you.
Everyone should carry the 5 C's cutting, combustion, container, cover, cordage. And I carry a knife and a lighter in both front pockets. You just never know. Good video
great one Andy. sure it's been out there a long time, just haven't seen it that short and sweet
True. And one C people should avoid is cotton. There are many better fabrics and wet cotton kills so just wear something better from the start.
@@NickFrom1228 I have several cotton items in my go bag. Usually a bag of 100... Cotton balls and a 99¢ jar of vaseline. It's a little miracle fire starter... Just realizing how much redundant stuff I have in that bag... Charcloth, cotton balls, tea lite candles, 9 strand paracord... It's like I'm obsessed with fire...🔥🕯️
Charcloth is amazing. Just keep it dry. But you will need some really easy to light tinder.
In modern day Canada, you can only daily carry a knife with a blade of 2.25" or less, and can't carry it fully concealed, it needs to be visible in some way. If you can prove it is necessary for your job, or you're on your way to go hunting or fishing or something...you may get away with it. But the laws are pretty vague and leave a lot of room for an officer to make your life difficult.
@@andystampfli9127 Exactly. Redundancy is a key thing. Items that do many things and many things to do common items. Being able to source items from whatever you have around you is also an important skill. If you can't look at your surroundings and see how to use stuff for survival your odds diminish...
You are the master at reminding people to just use common sense. Thanks for all you do!
Unfortunately common sense can go out the window when the poo poo hits the fan
It is drill, drill and drill again...as in practice, practice, practice. You would think that people can get from their desk and walk safely to the exits...so why practice over and over. To form a habit so that in a emergency situation, they almost don't have to think about it. And just like in practice...the way out is just ahead of them. Keeps the panic at bay.
@@18Bees So true, panic sets in, and all hell breaks loose.....
Common sense is a rare commodity in general. Even more so these days when it comes to surviving in the wild.
@@SR3third so rare it's a super power.
This man needs to have his own TV show on discovery 😂
💯 yes, yes, yes 🥰
Sadly, I never had a grandpa to learn things like this from. He passed away a year before I was born. But if you have any family, please pass your skills down to them. This is truly something that generations ahead could find useful. I've been taking time to learn more about the outdoors, and recently started hunting. I love skinning and cooking the food, it just feels as natural as it should.
Never heard of you, never been stuck in the wild however...
your a Hero.
Thank you.
Like everyone i hate ads, i happily watched ever second for you in return for your kindness.
Stay safe and Subd.
Hypothermia is terrible. If you hadn't gotten it while you were on alone, You would have won.
You can get hypothermia at 58 degrees.
@@americafirst9144 I understand that for sure but I feel so bad for Sir Ovens since something like that happened to him..
You can get hyperthemia in 70 if your rained on or sweaty in windy weather.
@@treerat6959 Crazy. I just wish he had won. If anyone ever deserved it, it was him.
Dude I have fallen in love with your channel sir!!!! It only took 4 videos. Thank you sooo much... i am as of now I am a subscriber. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your skills and knowledge of the outdoors! Please show me more. I can’t wait to watch more of your stuff
Welcome aboard!
Greg - You're a Rockstar. Thank you for everything you do.
And the community created.
Me: dont leave home without lighter.
My stoner friends: ooh another free lighter to bring back at home
I really love Your vides. Informative, well edited, beautiful landscapes. Pleasure to watch!
To be able to start a fire can make the difference between surviving or not surviving. That's why I don't rely on one single system: beside the lighter (*) I always carry a ferrorod and a piece of fatwood. A Victorinox folder (model "Hunter") also belongs to my EDC gear.
(* when the lighter gets wet, the friction-wheel and the spring that pushes the spark-stone to the wheel can rust or have just disfunction. That's why I prefer a lighter with electrical (piezo) ignition. They are less sensitive to moisture.)
I always take a lighter, and one thing that I have noticed is even it is full of fuel and the lighter is really cold, it won't light. So I
put it in a very non-moist but warm part of my body, when it is warm again, it will light right up. Thanks for the video.
Carry cotton balls, they are so small and can be used even when your lighters out of fuel.
As a smoker, ive always got a lighter tucked into the rim of my beanie during the cold. My head keeps it warm, and its always there.
Only a problem with butane lighters. A standard Zippo-type is OK in the cold.
I really need to know, why that man (at 1:07) had a map of Kraków, while hiking in a forest. Greetings from Kraków ;)
Wow, you're pretty clever for recognizing this map mate :)
Only hanging out in the middle of nowhere can make a guy this laid back and cool.
The lighter thing works better IF you can turn the wheel backwards and take off the cap.
One more thing that works well is cat tail fluff.
It goes up fast too, I have tried that one.
I always carry a lighter with me.
Great video.
I'm presuming you are referring to a "plant"....not a real live cat tail fluff???
Cat tail = bullrush tops
Isnt it also known as duck weed?
will you elaborate on what you just said about the lighter? It's not painting a very clear image for me and I don't know this trick.
The way the world is going.. This guy will be "last man standing"
This is the safest time in all of human history .
@@EsotericOccultist It seems pretty good relatively speaking. The few existential threats to humanity are well within our power to control, and far enough off in the future that we can react.
Improbable we have already cloned him 1000 times. Each clone comes out stronger than its predecessor. One of his clones definitely will be the last man standing though.
Well I dont think anyone will survive the tribulation
Most of these folks couldn’t start a fire with a lighter in perfect dry conditions. The rest of us just need to remember to carry it.
I'm into anyone who's into saving people's lives...
Thanks for being you!
Blessings & Peace
I agree! I just came upon this video, and am very happy that I did. Thank you for all of the great info!
When Shameless meets Man. V.S wild.
Oh my god I thought the same thing!!
Man vs wild is fake bs with a camera crew, survivorman or alone would be a much better example
Great tips brother! Been camping my whole life, started 100’s of fires w/a bow saw. But when ur lost, fear kicks in and your dealing with a totally different animal! ❤️ Keep spreading your knowledge!
I live in Mississippi, and I know another plant more common here, and that is the common cattail. Same principle involved.
You should know of a major one living there that is much more common lol... Cotton! haha! I carry cotton balls in a bag with me. It's super small and easy to carry. Super cheap too.
@@DJxSGGxNeo cotton balls wiped with vaseline.
Mr Greg!!
Very informative as always!! I imagine there are some folks that see you do alot of these thing with ease. Only to go out and the only flame they ignite is anger. Until the next time, I hope you had a fun filled Christmas with your peoples and can't wait for another lesson in the Woods!
Thank you, Sir Greg! For giving the people the confidence to carry a lighter rather than be obliged to bring just a waterproof match (not that there's anything wrong with it, but lighter > matches). No shame in being smart enough to utilize such a useful tech. You are a hero! 💪
I have to say one of the most informative videos out there . As a outdoor guide your 100 % correct on fire ,it will save your life ..thank you . Fester out
Also remember that a soaked lighter with no spark at all can be brought back to life.
Expand please.
@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly Remove the child safety metal tab. Shake the water out, blow into it, roll it on your pant leg or a dry cloth until you start to see sparks. You can usually recover one in less than 2 minutes.
@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly just to add to the previous comment... if you flick(rotate) it in the other direction yes you can get flint dust but you also risk the flint popping out
@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly for lack of a drawn out explanation, I just put it in my pocket and it dries out shortly after. I always carry two and one is always in a plastic bag just in case.
I can agree with this, I have washed many lighters in my washing machine that have been able to use again after drying out.
Thank you. I watched it 3 times, with 2 times doing the notes, so my brain will better develop neural connections to remember it. Cheers from Poland!
In marines took survival traing in panama, litterally nobody culd get a friction fire going not even the instrutors, plus all our hands were raw and we were exhausted.
Same. I did Alaska as well at Wainwright. But back in the 80's, their was very little bushcraft knowledge out there, or taught well in those schools. They had us digging snow caves...😬
I live out in Oklahoma and after 23 years of living life mostly inside and after a year now of sobriety and counting I’m trying to get out and see more of the world and live off the land so I’ve been getting really into survival tips and shelter making and foraging techniques so I’m prepared the way my native ancestors were. Thanks for the info! 🤘have a blessed day 🙂
Hi!
If your studying this you’ll probably be ahead my comment.
But this is for everyone and anyone that may have that vision of running off into the wilderness to survive alone. So here goes....Did native Americans really ‘live off the land’?
Maybe not in the way some people in modern days imagine or are led to believe.
They had support systems. Support systems that although not a technologically advanced as ours(or more advanced depending on the history one believes-see antiquitech, mudflood, stolen history).
Although different the support systems in many cultures of the past may (or may not) have been better than what we have today!
The idea of a lone person running off to the woods with a bug out bag to live away from the city when (insert preferred doomsday theory) happens doesn’t hold up in my opinion!
Native American’s and even their predecessors had family, the support of their community/ tribe, they were skilled at farming, irrigation and of course they hunted.
My point is that historical reality isn’t quite what our textbooks and teachers told us it was. Therefore, my point, when they show up in the rural areas of the country expecting to survive ’off the land’ they should know that the people in small towns know who lives nearby as well as someone that doesn’t belong. The state and federal lands may be open & accessible but just like in any city the rural property owners will not be keen on trespassers trying to use their resources or make camp on their back 40.
I see people with the bug out and live in the forest fantasy but it is only a fantasy. The prepared family with a well stocked hunting cabin or vacation home will be welcome where the scavengers will not.
The best thing people can do is move to the area they want to ‘bug out’ to and become part of the neighborhoods in these areas.
@@mesonichue6198 I actually agree with everything you said in that which surprises me and I agree that it wasn’t nearly as simple as just living off the land because the land isn’t always going to provide and most of the time it won’t, but I agree that much of First Nations tribes had information passed down from great great grandmothers and grandfathers and I know that played a huge role in these First Nations peoples knowing what food to go after and what medicines worked and what materials worked better then others for shelter goes. I believe also that before settlers came to America these people also had hosts of other variables to adapt too and survive against and so just walking out into a forest or property that isn’t your own probably won’t ever bode well for anyone but in my case I live on about 5 acres of land so in my particular case I’m meaning just to survive off of what I can in my given surroundings from the land I live on, and no further. But all in all I think you’re spot on with what you said the situation for most.
Sorry though I will say the way I put my first comment about getting out to see more of the world does indeed make it seem like I’m going to go try and see and live off other biomes and I don’t have the capability financially or the resources to do so but I’m perfectly content with attempting to learn what I can from the land I currently inhabit.
@@Mrlanesaccount I’m a bit surprised myself.
I’ll be a year next month myself. I was having such a bad day and you brightened it for me so much! Even had you not agreed the thoughtfulness of the reply gives me hope!
always carry a lighter he says
smokers: 👁👄👁
Lighters save lives while smoking kills MILLIONS...just a slight difference
He said carry a lighter, not cigarettes.
Man those puppies are nice by the campfire
Your really a tremendous human being my brother Vincent and I just love your adventure , attitude and love for the wild. Vincent is a quadriplegic for over 35 years anyone on this planet 🌎 I dare to match he is truly amazing 🤩 has never complained once about his situation, Oven we just love you keep it up Vincent and David from Detroit 🙏
I always carry a lighter and some fat wood shavings in a small tin. I keep it all in my first aid kit because as Greg says; no one plans to get lost. Fat wood lights super easy and hot so you can get your fire going.
Also, 'magic biscuits'. Cotton make up removal pad dipped in melted candle wax. Leave to dry and hey presto. Water proof tinder.
I do the same things !!
Just a small tip for everybody. When you will pack your lighter in for just emergency use wrap the upper part with a lil bit of tape for prevent that something will press the gas button leaving you with a empty lighter!
Duct tape is also a good tinder.
I use a rubber band to keep them from draining in pocket and pack.
Thank you so much Greg for teaching us on how to survive and be prepared. Right on. 👍
You are a smart man Greg,I totally agree with you,fire the most important thing
"I know what I'm talkin' aboot."
We know Greg... we know.
I’m so thankful for RUclips for one reason, to have access to great information like this man has and otherwise wouldn’t be able to share all his knowledge with the world without RUclips.
Same here
Extremely thankful
PREACH IT BROTHER THIS SHOULD BE STANDARD VIEWING FOR ALL HUNTERS, HIKERS. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
"For cryin' out loud!" Just what my mom would say when I would do something stupid.
This guy is one of the only people who I will trust especially if it comes to survival
Hi Greg and Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Survival and Outdoor common sence!! ❤🙏❤
Much Love! ❤😉👍👍
My grandfather used to tell me there's two things he always took when he went out into the woods even if only for a few minutes. A rifle and a lighter.
Thanks for the tips Greg now I won’t get hypothermia again
Kind regards Kian Frey! I believe I once experienced hypothermia, I was 18 yrs old, on a snowmobile, wearing a "fashionable" buckskin coat...
Thinking that I was young and invincible.
The company I worked for, we used to put on SAFETY videos, each month, and I was responsible for finding these videos ... from a Government Library of videos...
There was one video that stood out for me, even though it's been over 40 years since I saw it.
This video was about HYPOTHERMIA, and I recall being astounded, that you can get this even in warm temps. It is SO fantastic that Greg is bringing awareness to this, because it's deadly, and most people don't understand just how so.
Thank you greg for sure
I was hunting and got lost for 2 days and about halfway through the second day I got hypothermia and I could barley move then, finally I found a town. I was very lucky that day any longer I would have died for sure
Learned: Always carry a lighter.
I always keep an emergency stash of lint in my belly button for such occasions.
How to know if a bushcrafter or survivalist know what he is talking about`? He has dirty hands.
Bothers me always when other speak and their hands are clean
Pretty useful to know that even a dead lighter is still really valuable for firestarting! Thanks for sharing.
If you pull the safety ring off, you can slowly rotate the wheel the "wrong" direction with the lighter tipped over and collect powder from the flint. That stuff goes up fast with a spark. Also a little baggy of dryer lint in your backpack is helpful.
Hey an even better tip is stuff the lint into a empty toilet paper roll. Then put it in a bag.
Hey love the vid but can you do a re run while it’s raining? Would de awesome.
Woooo greg!!!!
👍
I always see old lighters along the beach near my house . Picked up 10 old bic lighters on one walk . None of them lit but some had good flints enough to start a fire with some dry material.
thanks for cleaning up the beach
Thank you for the amazing tips. I’m also local to southern BC so these tricks will be super handy!
Glad it was helpful!
i love he has a lighter, whenever i see survival shows, im yelling at the screen ''why the **** dont you have a lighter!"
Me too. I love to watch Joe Robinet, Bushtrek Boosh and some other guys out in the woods. I always wonder why don't the bring a damn lighter? By now most of us know how to start a fire without one. Knife with firesteel check, bowdrill check.... why don't bring a damn 50 cent lighter with you and be done way ahead of time???
Always stay with a vehicle, and make it to where when people see it they know something is wrong. Like the hood up, plus you have a horn that can be used for distress calls(3 consecutive beeps) Great video Greg👍🏻
How long would a car or truck burn if you set it on fire? 😂😎
opportunity. Are correct, you already have shelter with your vehicle, keep your vehicle full of fuel and blankets stored in it. You can run your vehicle to keep warm but crack a window when you do incase of exhaust leak.
@@18Bees You'd be better off looking for wood....I'm a former General Motors' employee, now retired....:)
@@LRyan-li9wr 😂😂
As a student that likes camping for days we need teacher to teach about this stuff
Only person I would trust taking tips from. Thank you Greg.
Really? He is your go to guy.....ha ha