Bushcraft Camp with My Dog - Slingshot, Axe, Knife, Bowdrill Fire, Hunting Tower
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Date: 2019-09-10
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Alan Deejay
I've never been much of a fan of the bowdrill. Apart from the inconvenience of trying to find a stand of dry hazel next to a limpet habitat on the coast energy is an important factor as is time in a survival situation. The amount of food you would need to eat to replace the energy you've expended with the bowing and the amount of valuable time spent to generate a tiny amount of embers (Yes, I noticed the cuts in the video during this process) are key factors here. Personally I'd go with the system used by Ray Mears in one of his rainforest adventures - a section of bicycle inner tube (lights in all weathers) and a cigarette lighter from the pound shop. Thus saving critical amounts of energy and time, especially in bad weather conditions. I think you'd agree that in a bushcraft situation preparedness is 90% of the job and being prepared with a quick and efficient method of lighting a fire is many times better than having the major chore of trying to light fire like a caveman might have done (you don't see many cavemen about these days - I wonder how many died trying to make fire by rubbing sticks together) It's fun to see a bow drill in action and everybody should try it from scratch at least once in their lifetime but in reality there are a great many easier ways of getting a life saving brew going. Good work though - always entertaining to watch. :-)
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I've never been much of a fan of the bowdrill. Apart from the inconvenience of trying to find a stand of dry hazel next to a limpet habitat on the coast energy is an important factor as is time in a survival situation. The amount of food you would need to eat to replace the energy you've expended with the bowing and the amount of valuable time spent to generate a tiny amount of embers (Yes, I noticed the cuts in the video during this process) are key factors here. Personally I'd go with the system used by Ray Mears in one of his rainforest adventures - a section of bicycle inner tube (lights in all weathers) and a cigarette lighter from the pound shop. Thus saving critical amounts of energy and time, especially in bad weather conditions. I think you'd agree that in a bushcraft situation preparedness is 90% of the job and being prepared with a quick and efficient method of lighting a fire is many times better than having the major chore of trying to light fire like a caveman might have done (you don't see many cavemen about these days - I wonder how many died trying to make fire by rubbing sticks together) It's fun to see a bow drill in action and everybody should try it from scratch at least once in their lifetime but in reality there are a great many easier ways of getting a life saving brew going. Good work though - always entertaining to watch. :-)
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Wayne Thompson
Hey Mike I noticed that you were experiencing what I like to call Wayne's Law of Fire and Smoke. Regardless of the current wind direction, when you place your body or face near a source of smoke or fire, you will instantly be downwind I really do enjoy your videos. especially the ones with your dad, your wife, Jaxx, and I also agree that it would be great to see some videos with guests in the videos as well. Do you ever eat naturally growing plants, like berries, fruit, nuts, mushrooms, etc. ? If you do, and have made a concoction that you especially enjoy the taste of, please share a video of what the ingredients are and how to prepare it.
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Hey Mike I noticed that you were experiencing what I like to call Wayne's Law of Fire and Smoke. Regardless of the current wind direction, when you place your body or face near a source of smoke or fire, you will instantly be downwind I really do enjoy your videos. especially the ones with your dad, your wife, Jaxx, and I also agree that it would be great to see some videos with guests in the videos as well. Do you ever eat naturally growing plants, like berries, fruit, nuts, mushrooms, etc. ? If you do, and have made a concoction that you especially enjoy the taste of, please share a video of what the ingredients are and how to prepare it.
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NADE 375
Hello there from the state of NJ, In the US. As a fellow bush crafter I watch all of your videos and get a lot of good ideas from them. My question today is about your leather tinder bag. What grade leather did you use and also what is the original shape of the leather prior to pulling on the leather cord? Oh lastly did you do any type of heat treatment to the leather to give the material a bit of stiffness. Sorry for the horrible grammar mate I typed this really quick on my phone while waiting in line at a leather store. Thanks again for the great work you put into your videos.
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Hello there from the state of NJ, In the US. As a fellow bush crafter I watch all of your videos and get a lot of good ideas from them. My question today is about your leather tinder bag. What grade leather did you use and also what is the original shape of the leather prior to pulling on the leather cord? Oh lastly did you do any type of heat treatment to the leather to give the material a bit of stiffness. Sorry for the horrible grammar mate I typed this really quick on my phone while waiting in line at a leather store. Thanks again for the great work you put into your videos.
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Chaucer Faux
WEll i was going toask about the bag from this video, but you were more then kind enough to provide a link for it. I have to say just seeing that bag i already like it a bunch, 250 is a bit steep for me at the moment but after looking over the spec sheet, i just might have to save up for one. YOu wouldn't by chance have a link for the side pack you got on that bag would ya? If you do could ya Shoot it over to me please? much appreciated. love the video was awesome seeing you killing a can, poor jax being eaten by all them nasty mean bugs.
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WEll i was going toask about the bag from this video, but you were more then kind enough to provide a link for it. I have to say just seeing that bag i already like it a bunch, 250 is a bit steep for me at the moment but after looking over the spec sheet, i just might have to save up for one. YOu wouldn't by chance have a link for the side pack you got on that bag would ya? If you do could ya Shoot it over to me please? much appreciated. love the video was awesome seeing you killing a can, poor jax being eaten by all them nasty mean bugs.
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Kaninchen Schwartzepfote
I build and use slingshots here in the U. S. I gather up old scrap lead, like tire balancing weights, from the shoulders of roads here. I smelt it down and pour it into a. 38 caliber, round ball mold, and cast my own slingshot ammo. I have 10 or 20 pounds of these lead balls I carry with me that are GREAT for shooting rabbits and squirrels with i also use small, compact, air rifle carbines for hunting, too. Your technique is great just keep practicing. You have a knack with the slingshot
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I build and use slingshots here in the U. S. I gather up old scrap lead, like tire balancing weights, from the shoulders of roads here. I smelt it down and pour it into a. 38 caliber, round ball mold, and cast my own slingshot ammo. I have 10 or 20 pounds of these lead balls I carry with me that are GREAT for shooting rabbits and squirrels with i also use small, compact, air rifle carbines for hunting, too. Your technique is great just keep practicing. You have a knack with the slingshot
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Alma Deckard
The ants don't seem as bad today. .In the fall your lower half of the hunting tower would make a great shower. The first thing you would need to have rainwater collection from roof or tarps to a large bin. Then a flow system to a showerhead and something to make it stop. A mesh filter to keep the mosquitos out of the water. A plus is having ready at hand water for KP cleaning up and drinking. Another option is a sink platform for kitchen cleanup. Sweet set up
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The ants don't seem as bad today. .In the fall your lower half of the hunting tower would make a great shower. The first thing you would need to have rainwater collection from roof or tarps to a large bin. Then a flow system to a showerhead and something to make it stop. A mesh filter to keep the mosquitos out of the water. A plus is having ready at hand water for KP cleaning up and drinking. Another option is a sink platform for kitchen cleanup. Sweet set up
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SwirlingSoul
I'd be very interested in natural ant repellents. if you really had to live at that bush camp, what would you do to combat the ants? For both you and Jax? Clear around the camp? dig a ditch with something in it? (get to work Jax ghehe) cover yourselves in anti-ant herbs/lotion/salves that you have to make first? Loved the slingshot And would love to see you get some animal with it, and bush cook it too.
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I'd be very interested in natural ant repellents. if you really had to live at that bush camp, what would you do to combat the ants? For both you and Jax? Clear around the camp? dig a ditch with something in it? (get to work Jax ghehe) cover yourselves in anti-ant herbs/lotion/salves that you have to make first? Loved the slingshot And would love to see you get some animal with it, and bush cook it too.
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Megaglow Z
Need you a little strong magnet on a stick to police for stray balls. I have a small neo magnet on a small handle I use to find all my ammo when I'm done. You will still lose a few, especially when you start hitting cans and things more from further away. but it helps if ya want to find more. You can just stick one on the end of something you already have. AWESOME VIDEO Love the way you do these.
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Need you a little strong magnet on a stick to police for stray balls. I have a small neo magnet on a small handle I use to find all my ammo when I'm done. You will still lose a few, especially when you start hitting cans and things more from further away. but it helps if ya want to find more. You can just stick one on the end of something you already have. AWESOME VIDEO Love the way you do these.
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William Logan
I loved the vid Mike and I will say you're a crack shot with that slingshot mate. Next time, bring a couple of cans and instead of standing them on a stump, tie them between the two upright sticks so they hang in the middle with a bit of weight in the bottom. That way, you won't be running back and forth resetting your targets and they swing back into position. Just a thought. Cheers
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I loved the vid Mike and I will say you're a crack shot with that slingshot mate. Next time, bring a couple of cans and instead of standing them on a stump, tie them between the two upright sticks so they hang in the middle with a bit of weight in the bottom. That way, you won't be running back and forth resetting your targets and they swing back into position. Just a thought. Cheers
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Oak Knob Farm
I remember buying my first bag of ball bearings as a 10 or 12 year old. Had a nice laminated wood slingshot like yours, actually. At the end of day 1: I had a misfire and left a huge circular divot in my slingshot. I had a misfire that gave me one of the worst purple thumbnails I ever had. I created a huge tear in the front of my mailbox and my mom wanted to kill me. Good times: )
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I remember buying my first bag of ball bearings as a 10 or 12 year old. Had a nice laminated wood slingshot like yours, actually. At the end of day 1: I had a misfire and left a huge circular divot in my slingshot. I had a misfire that gave me one of the worst purple thumbnails I ever had. I created a huge tear in the front of my mailbox and my mom wanted to kill me. Good times: )
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