MAKING A RAISED SHACK SHELTER CAMP - Axe, Saw, Bushcraft, SOLO BUILD
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Date: 2019-09-10
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Gina Whisnant
I am hooked on these. Soak the roots in hot/boiling water and the bark will often slip off easily. Splitting the roots into sections will also be easier and as it dries it tightens. Native Americans used spruce roots to stitch birchbark canoes and for cordage in building shelters. You could split/saw the end of a longish piece of wood and make a small space in the center. Holding the log with your feet and knees work the wet roots back and forth inside the split and the bark comes off easily. The other thing, what you call peat is called duff in the US. It is (as you know but viewers may not) dead leaves and sticks. The gravel at the bottom of your holes and putting any stones back in first helps keep water from collecting at the base of the pole and slows down the decomposition process. Looking forward to seeing the second video
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I am hooked on these. Soak the roots in hot/boiling water and the bark will often slip off easily. Splitting the roots into sections will also be easier and as it dries it tightens. Native Americans used spruce roots to stitch birchbark canoes and for cordage in building shelters. You could split/saw the end of a longish piece of wood and make a small space in the center. Holding the log with your feet and knees work the wet roots back and forth inside the split and the bark comes off easily. The other thing, what you call peat is called duff in the US. It is (as you know but viewers may not) dead leaves and sticks. The gravel at the bottom of your holes and putting any stones back in first helps keep water from collecting at the base of the pole and slows down the decomposition process. Looking forward to seeing the second video
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Pam Schonfarber
We have about 3ft + of snow, I don't get out much its probably more. We've already had -0 weather, I think I remember -9 last week when I took a ride to my daughters. I'm 58yrsold and came from RI USA to NW Maine Mountains 30 + yrs ago, arthritis has taken its toll on me, I have 12 are of land I used to love going out in the woods just walking, snowshoeing etc. Camping was always a big enjoy, have I fire pit in my front yard, which I've noticed I don't utilize as much. I am really enjoying your videos, I just had finger surgery to remove arthritis & bone spurs, then fusion so perhaps this spring ill get out more into the woods to enjoy them, thank you for making these videos & reminding me why I moved North to the mountains. Love mother earth & stay happy, healthy, and safe
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We have about 3ft + of snow, I don't get out much its probably more. We've already had -0 weather, I think I remember -9 last week when I took a ride to my daughters. I'm 58yrsold and came from RI USA to NW Maine Mountains 30 + yrs ago, arthritis has taken its toll on me, I have 12 are of land I used to love going out in the woods just walking, snowshoeing etc. Camping was always a big enjoy, have I fire pit in my front yard, which I've noticed I don't utilize as much. I am really enjoying your videos, I just had finger surgery to remove arthritis & bone spurs, then fusion so perhaps this spring ill get out more into the woods to enjoy them, thank you for making these videos & reminding me why I moved North to the mountains. Love mother earth & stay happy, healthy, and safe
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Adventure 3zero7
Hey Mike. Dropping a line from the Pacific Northwest of the US. I am in southeastern Washington State. The winter here is well. more of a fall. We have snow in the mountains, but have not had any yet at my home. The seasons are for sure unpredictable to say the least. One day its 20f and the next its 55f. Makes it tough to plan for multi day trips out in the woods. Great video. Keep up the awesome work. Really enjoyed this. Take care my friend.
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Hey Mike. Dropping a line from the Pacific Northwest of the US. I am in southeastern Washington State. The winter here is well. more of a fall. We have snow in the mountains, but have not had any yet at my home. The seasons are for sure unpredictable to say the least. One day its 20f and the next its 55f. Makes it tough to plan for multi day trips out in the woods. Great video. Keep up the awesome work. Really enjoyed this. Take care my friend.
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Douglas Hurst
We should be well into the minuses in January, and this year on January 2nd we reached +7. Insane. I like milder weather for winter camping, but that's too warm when there's snow on the ground. It turns into wet slush. Blech. Found it funny that you got on the tangent about how well the kuksa was made (and it is) and never did tell us how you treat it. :D Great video Mike. Looking forward to all the new stuff you have coming in 2019
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We should be well into the minuses in January, and this year on January 2nd we reached +7. Insane. I like milder weather for winter camping, but that's too warm when there's snow on the ground. It turns into wet slush. Blech. Found it funny that you got on the tangent about how well the kuksa was made (and it is) and never did tell us how you treat it. :D Great video Mike. Looking forward to all the new stuff you have coming in 2019
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dhession64
Hey, Mike. This looks pretty nice. For the roof, and after the decking is placed, I'd get as much Moss or sphagnum Moss as I could for the top. If it leaks through it, forget I told you that lolThe cedar boughs sound Luke a better choice, or use it as a top layer for the Moss should you use that. If it still leaks, forget I told you that Keep up the good work Happy New Year to you and all your family (Your dad is still a hoot)
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Hey, Mike. This looks pretty nice. For the roof, and after the decking is placed, I'd get as much Moss or sphagnum Moss as I could for the top. If it leaks through it, forget I told you that lolThe cedar boughs sound Luke a better choice, or use it as a top layer for the Moss should you use that. If it still leaks, forget I told you that Keep up the good work Happy New Year to you and all your family (Your dad is still a hoot)
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Gabi1342
Hi Mike, thanks for this awesome video Looking forward to the upcoming episodes. Actually, I feel a little wimpy, so I don't go outside that much. But I enjoy watching your videos even more Very interesting to learn about this cordage stuff you've made by using roots. So thanks for filming and explaining I'll practice when I'm in the woods again, hopefully soon Happy New Year to you and your family. And to Jaxx, too
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Hi Mike, thanks for this awesome video Looking forward to the upcoming episodes. Actually, I feel a little wimpy, so I don't go outside that much. But I enjoy watching your videos even more Very interesting to learn about this cordage stuff you've made by using roots. So thanks for filming and explaining I'll practice when I'm in the woods again, hopefully soon Happy New Year to you and your family. And to Jaxx, too
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Kai Johnson
Hi guys, I'm saving up for some more bushcraft equipment, need a new axe, knife and bow saw. To get some decent tools at a fair price, what would you recommend? I've not got a great deal of money, any help would be much appreciated. Currently using a Beko axe, a Mora Knife and a Spear & Jackson bow saw and folding saw, might buy a Beko Laplander as well. And what Whetstone would you recommend for sharpening?
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Hi guys, I'm saving up for some more bushcraft equipment, need a new axe, knife and bow saw. To get some decent tools at a fair price, what would you recommend? I've not got a great deal of money, any help would be much appreciated. Currently using a Beko axe, a Mora Knife and a Spear & Jackson bow saw and folding saw, might buy a Beko Laplander as well. And what Whetstone would you recommend for sharpening?
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J&S Outdoors
Awesome shelter mike can't wait to see it finished, that digging tho is so easy, gosh try digging like that around here no way all you hit is flint. Great video to start 2019 mate. You are so lucky you have somewhere to do that i can't find anywhere or get any permission around the buckinghamshire area to go and do bushcraft and build shelters. If anyone knows of anywhere please let me no; )
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Awesome shelter mike can't wait to see it finished, that digging tho is so easy, gosh try digging like that around here no way all you hit is flint. Great video to start 2019 mate. You are so lucky you have somewhere to do that i can't find anywhere or get any permission around the buckinghamshire area to go and do bushcraft and build shelters. If anyone knows of anywhere please let me no; )
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LEE Reichert
On January 18th - 20, 2019 some friends and myself will be going to the woods here in Florida for a bushcraft weekend. We are going to build our sleeping shelters by using what is there in the woods like you are doing. We try to go out at least once a month and camp out like that. It's so enjoyable to get out and do stuff like that, and cook some great food. Can't wait for next weekend
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On January 18th - 20, 2019 some friends and myself will be going to the woods here in Florida for a bushcraft weekend. We are going to build our sleeping shelters by using what is there in the woods like you are doing. We try to go out at least once a month and camp out like that. It's so enjoyable to get out and do stuff like that, and cook some great food. Can't wait for next weekend
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Joe Cooper
TA I have noticed that the patch of woods you usually work in are really tidy like there's no underbrush they're just tidy. Lol. Compared to over here in the states where we have all kinds of underbrush and deadfall I don't know yours just seems really tidy like you're on a tree farm or something like that. Is that the case or do you just keep your property really tidy?
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TA I have noticed that the patch of woods you usually work in are really tidy like there's no underbrush they're just tidy. Lol. Compared to over here in the states where we have all kinds of underbrush and deadfall I don't know yours just seems really tidy like you're on a tree farm or something like that. Is that the case or do you just keep your property really tidy?
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