10 Simple Bushcraft Tips and Basic Skills
video description
Date: 2025-03-30
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 17
ElToro2000UK
In the Cubs/Scouts we used to build Bivouacs when out camping. I used to sleep extremely well in them. We used to like using Bracken Fern leaves, as they covered the wooden structures well, BUT it has since been found that Bracken Fern spores can induce Cancer in Humans and also be blamed for tumours to develop in the bladders and intestines of animals, so using these leaves would be a total no no these days.
If I had any Bracken Fern on my land, I would get rid of it all together (Wearing a breathing mask and PPE, of course.
reply
In the Cubs/Scouts we used to build Bivouacs when out camping. I used to sleep extremely well in them. We used to like using Bracken Fern leaves, as they covered the wooden structures well, BUT it has since been found that Bracken Fern spores can induce Cancer in Humans and also be blamed for tumours to develop in the bladders and intestines of animals, so using these leaves would be a total no no these days.
If I had any Bracken Fern on my land, I would get rid of it all together (Wearing a breathing mask and PPE, of course.
reply
JimMilton2987
Every time I’m in the woods near mine, I always feel at peace and a great sense of calm and feeling like an animal at the same time. Nature brings the wild out of us and allows us to relax as well as test ourselves as a human. Your teachings will be very helpful and appreciated next time I go down that valley. I hope my food doesn’t get stollen by a Fox again during the night.
reply
Every time I’m in the woods near mine, I always feel at peace and a great sense of calm and feeling like an animal at the same time. Nature brings the wild out of us and allows us to relax as well as test ourselves as a human. Your teachings will be very helpful and appreciated next time I go down that valley. I hope my food doesn’t get stollen by a Fox again during the night.
reply
s151669
Bic lighter might be better option vs firesteel to have in the mini survival tin. Using the fire steel means having to gather some kind of tinder able to catch the spark. Lighter will be way easier to use in any situation whatsoever but especially in dire straits. Matter of taste, of course, as always. Keep up the good work.
reply
Bic lighter might be better option vs firesteel to have in the mini survival tin. Using the fire steel means having to gather some kind of tinder able to catch the spark. Lighter will be way easier to use in any situation whatsoever but especially in dire straits. Matter of taste, of course, as always. Keep up the good work.
reply
PropagandaFacts
I've been watching youngsters do bushcraft for several years now, and it blows my mind that no one has figured out how to use the wire saw on a bowed branch like a bucksaw. What kind of bush crafter doesn't realize you can't use miniature barbed wire on wood with a function using an oscillating parabolic action
reply
I've been watching youngsters do bushcraft for several years now, and it blows my mind that no one has figured out how to use the wire saw on a bowed branch like a bucksaw. What kind of bush crafter doesn't realize you can't use miniature barbed wire on wood with a function using an oscillating parabolic action
reply
lawrencemartin1113
As a boy out hunting grey squirrels for the bounty on their tails, I learnt how to use my mouth and tongue to mimic their calls. After a lifetime of doing so, I'm able to call them in and get them 'chatting' back. It's usually the last conversation they have.
reply
As a boy out hunting grey squirrels for the bounty on their tails, I learnt how to use my mouth and tongue to mimic their calls. After a lifetime of doing so, I'm able to call them in and get them 'chatting' back. It's usually the last conversation they have.
reply
SmickyD
In my experience the best way to use a wire saw is to ball it up as tight as possible and throw it in the lake. The deeper the better. After that go buy a folding saw of any size or quality because it's going to cut wood without you having to destroy your shoulders.
reply
In my experience the best way to use a wire saw is to ball it up as tight as possible and throw it in the lake. The deeper the better. After that go buy a folding saw of any size or quality because it's going to cut wood without you having to destroy your shoulders.
reply
paulfischer9722
good knowledge there, I would be glad to hear tips about facing the cold, as it's quite a common fight when sleeping outdoor. it's usual to travel lightly too and it happens oftenly to be caught in an unexpected cold situation
reply
good knowledge there, I would be glad to hear tips about facing the cold, as it's quite a common fight when sleeping outdoor. it's usual to travel lightly too and it happens oftenly to be caught in an unexpected cold situation
reply
MikeGeorge-w9d
The squirrel call using the edge of two coins is intended to sound like a squirrel scraping on a nut. At least that's the way we've always used it. It doesn't sound like any squirrel vocalization I've ever heard.
reply
The squirrel call using the edge of two coins is intended to sound like a squirrel scraping on a nut. At least that's the way we've always used it. It doesn't sound like any squirrel vocalization I've ever heard.
reply
expeditions-k6d
I love your vidoes found you a few months ago krrp up the harf work i lovr going out side im the woods i am also trying to do a solo overnigh in the woods but i get scared due ti the noise any tips on that
reply
I love your vidoes found you a few months ago krrp up the harf work i lovr going out side im the woods i am also trying to do a solo overnigh in the woods but i get scared due ti the noise any tips on that
reply
jamesellsworth9673
My experience with a dried leaf shelter cover is that it is fine for insulation and blocking wind in fair weather. It takes a lot of leaves to absorb a persistent rain.
reply
My experience with a dried leaf shelter cover is that it is fine for insulation and blocking wind in fair weather. It takes a lot of leaves to absorb a persistent rain.
reply
ldsphotodude49
Been there to Valdez and watched the sea lions alot for hours and did some touring around town but never done the glacier boat tours maybe this year I'll get a change
reply
Been there to Valdez and watched the sea lions alot for hours and did some touring around town but never done the glacier boat tours maybe this year I'll get a change
reply
kermitthepog7063
Bro please please bring back the brown tatrekkers! I should've kept the green one I sent back if I knew you weren't going to be making any more maroons
reply
Bro please please bring back the brown tatrekkers! I should've kept the green one I sent back if I knew you weren't going to be making any more maroons
reply
taoutdoors
I love your videos Mike! Learning things from other places around the world is always fun! We have lots things in common, but so different as well!
reply
I love your videos Mike! Learning things from other places around the world is always fun! We have lots things in common, but so different as well!
reply
shottiekingsw
The ridges on the outside of the coins are called milling, its from back when coins were worth money. It was to try and stop coin clipping
reply
The ridges on the outside of the coins are called milling, its from back when coins were worth money. It was to try and stop coin clipping
reply
vinceb4380
Stop telling Townies how to survive. They just come out here and ruin the Wilderness
leaving. 22 Short Cases here in Bear Country.
reply
Stop telling Townies how to survive. They just come out here and ruin the Wilderness
leaving. 22 Short Cases here in Bear Country.
reply
nomadynofficial
Great video! Watching this with my hunting dog beside mehe’s been eyeing the trees for squirrel, after your coin call.
reply
Great video! Watching this with my hunting dog beside mehe’s been eyeing the trees for squirrel, after your coin call.
reply
ironman2326
Pretty good! I'd throw some leaves down as bedding in that shelter too. Helps keep you from losing body heat to the ground.
reply
Pretty good! I'd throw some leaves down as bedding in that shelter too. Helps keep you from losing body heat to the ground.
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
