Building a Dome Hut with Bark Roof Bushcraft Wigwam Shelter (PART 2)
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Date: 2019-09-10
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J A Trekker
As a Canadian of mixed Native, (Huron, and Settler, (European, heritage living in the Eastern Woodlands, (where the Wigwam was used as a nomadic structure, NOT a permanent one. I applaud your attempts to recreate a structure that you likely have not seen in person. A couple of observations regarding the wigwam, it tended to be oval with the door east facing in the center of the structure, not at the end of the structure. The smoke hole was to the side of the opening above the fire. The bark was laid horizontally, with a slight overlap on the sides of the wigwam with a greater overlap towards the top of the wigwam. To ease the heating of the structure and to minimize the use of materials, (the birch bark was rolled up and carried to the next campsite, it was set up so that one needed to crouch inside the structure and as most Eastern Woodlands First Nations people were on average 5' 4 to 5' 8, this resulted in a wigwam of approximately shoulder height. Well done. A good attempt.
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As a Canadian of mixed Native, (Huron, and Settler, (European, heritage living in the Eastern Woodlands, (where the Wigwam was used as a nomadic structure, NOT a permanent one. I applaud your attempts to recreate a structure that you likely have not seen in person. A couple of observations regarding the wigwam, it tended to be oval with the door east facing in the center of the structure, not at the end of the structure. The smoke hole was to the side of the opening above the fire. The bark was laid horizontally, with a slight overlap on the sides of the wigwam with a greater overlap towards the top of the wigwam. To ease the heating of the structure and to minimize the use of materials, (the birch bark was rolled up and carried to the next campsite, it was set up so that one needed to crouch inside the structure and as most Eastern Woodlands First Nations people were on average 5' 4 to 5' 8, this resulted in a wigwam of approximately shoulder height. Well done. A good attempt.
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KonTikiBea
Will you use pine pitch to seal the holes. ? Yes Wigwams used birch bark and other barks as well. but also would have been lined with moss, grass or pineboughs before the bark waa applied in some cases mixed with mud as well. for insulation since in the Northeast USA our winters are extremly cold so insualion of some sort is a must. But honestly the long houses were much longer with many families living in each one, probably 10x the size you are making and some even were built in dugout style. similar to the house your building with the thatch. Yes I live in the Northeast USA and have seen these houses first hand.
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Will you use pine pitch to seal the holes. ? Yes Wigwams used birch bark and other barks as well. but also would have been lined with moss, grass or pineboughs before the bark waa applied in some cases mixed with mud as well. for insulation since in the Northeast USA our winters are extremly cold so insualion of some sort is a must. But honestly the long houses were much longer with many families living in each one, probably 10x the size you are making and some even were built in dugout style. similar to the house your building with the thatch. Yes I live in the Northeast USA and have seen these houses first hand.
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George Sutton
I don't know why I didn't think of it earlier, but you could use cattail rush as a substitute for the thatch. On your Saxon house. It was used by First Nation people and by first settlers in North America. The cattail must be cut green then dried before bundling. It will shrink A LOT A 12 bundle green will end up being about a 5 bundle when dry. By cutting green and drying it will retain its strength. If you cut after it has died it will be brittle. I have used it in the past and it will last for 3 too 5 yrs. with only minimal repairs. I hope this helps. have a great day
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I don't know why I didn't think of it earlier, but you could use cattail rush as a substitute for the thatch. On your Saxon house. It was used by First Nation people and by first settlers in North America. The cattail must be cut green then dried before bundling. It will shrink A LOT A 12 bundle green will end up being about a 5 bundle when dry. By cutting green and drying it will retain its strength. If you cut after it has died it will be brittle. I have used it in the past and it will last for 3 too 5 yrs. with only minimal repairs. I hope this helps. have a great day
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dj Smith
Traditionally the Algonquian peoples of the northeastern woodlands (a language and culture group, not to be confused with the Algonquin tribe) would have used elm bark to cover our wigwams in southern New England, New York and surrounding areas during the colder months. During the warmer months we would make cattail mats to cover our warm weather homes in, as we had two different homes we would be living in depending on the season. Up north, in Maine, eastern coastal Canada and the Great Lakes you see the birch bark covered wigwams as well as other types of barks.
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Traditionally the Algonquian peoples of the northeastern woodlands (a language and culture group, not to be confused with the Algonquin tribe) would have used elm bark to cover our wigwams in southern New England, New York and surrounding areas during the colder months. During the warmer months we would make cattail mats to cover our warm weather homes in, as we had two different homes we would be living in depending on the season. Up north, in Maine, eastern coastal Canada and the Great Lakes you see the birch bark covered wigwams as well as other types of barks.
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Michel Tremblay
In North America, they mainly used animal skins which were plentiful at the time. And with small skins cut in ribbons, they would sow the large skins over the armatures. Barks were not used much as they are easily damage in transport because the Amerindians were nomad thus moving from and to different locations many times a year. Teepees were also covered with skins for the same reasons. Great series as usual and I am an avid follower of your father. Thanks for sharing.
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In North America, they mainly used animal skins which were plentiful at the time. And with small skins cut in ribbons, they would sow the large skins over the armatures. Barks were not used much as they are easily damage in transport because the Amerindians were nomad thus moving from and to different locations many times a year. Teepees were also covered with skins for the same reasons. Great series as usual and I am an avid follower of your father. Thanks for sharing.
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Robert Weldon
If you leave a small opening in the top you can bring a small fire inside for heating. Look around among the pines and ceders for where the trees have sealed up wounds with sap, super good for sealing up all of your holes. A little plug of bark and a slathering of sap. I'm not an expert either, but as I say often; I learn from you and you learn from me and, lookie there we have become experts. Keep up the great experiment. Good stuff. Dustin, the book, the book. ;-)
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If you leave a small opening in the top you can bring a small fire inside for heating. Look around among the pines and ceders for where the trees have sealed up wounds with sap, super good for sealing up all of your holes. A little plug of bark and a slathering of sap. I'm not an expert either, but as I say often; I learn from you and you learn from me and, lookie there we have become experts. Keep up the great experiment. Good stuff. Dustin, the book, the book. ;-)
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Eye of the Tiger
G'day Mike, Dustin, for your first overnighter and in keeping with the theme, how about; a plough type friction fire and a slow cooked lump of local meat with local veg. You could knock up some pine pitch for those knotholes. You also might like to craft something to sit on, perhaps from the logs you took the bark from. Dont forget the beverages.
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G'day Mike, Dustin, for your first overnighter and in keeping with the theme, how about; a plough type friction fire and a slow cooked lump of local meat with local veg. You could knock up some pine pitch for those knotholes. You also might like to craft something to sit on, perhaps from the logs you took the bark from. Dont forget the beverages.
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Rob Redfeather
I love the collaboration Keep them coming. As a Cherokee, whose people lived in wigwams, I love watching this. And yes, we used huge birch trees and so forth. BUT we used what was available to us, just like you guys are doing. It is awesome. Looking forward to seeing it finished. Thank you for doing this stuff, entertaining and informative.
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I love the collaboration Keep them coming. As a Cherokee, whose people lived in wigwams, I love watching this. And yes, we used huge birch trees and so forth. BUT we used what was available to us, just like you guys are doing. It is awesome. Looking forward to seeing it finished. Thank you for doing this stuff, entertaining and informative.
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Brian Wade
Awesome video. I'd love to see you two and Haze Outdoors overnight and try to complete these: . 1. Flint knapp a crude arrowhead, make a bow and arrow good enough to hit and penetrate a doubled paper plate, 2. make a hand drill fire, 3. make and smoke a peace pipe. 4. drink and describe a brew from a brewery that is new to you.
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Awesome video. I'd love to see you two and Haze Outdoors overnight and try to complete these: . 1. Flint knapp a crude arrowhead, make a bow and arrow good enough to hit and penetrate a doubled paper plate, 2. make a hand drill fire, 3. make and smoke a peace pipe. 4. drink and describe a brew from a brewery that is new to you.
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Mike Riccardi
Hey brother if you ever want to come to the state of Maine I have 36 acres of beautiful woodland and a fully furnished hunting cabin if you want to ever film something from the US youre more than welcome. Free of charge If your interested message me and Ill send you back my cell number Keep up the awesome videos
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Hey brother if you ever want to come to the state of Maine I have 36 acres of beautiful woodland and a fully furnished hunting cabin if you want to ever film something from the US youre more than welcome. Free of charge If your interested message me and Ill send you back my cell number Keep up the awesome videos
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