Whipping line and sail needles are the most important gear I carry.
@plainsindianhandtalk2778Күн бұрын
Excellent work, Jim. Keep yor powder dry.
@jimbriggs3065Күн бұрын
@@plainsindianhandtalk2778 Cheers mate!!!
@thebigfellar71783 күн бұрын
Never had to ever sew anything before. We didn't dress dainty. Rip it wear it. Then duct tape it. or safety pin it. I'd hate to think what anyone would say if I were to sew something. Might not be invited over for football games or BBQ's. But to each their own. But I'm not thinking it's for me. Just seems kind of girly. Peace.
@jimbriggs30653 күн бұрын
lol!!! That’s a first mate! I’ve been called lots of things before but girly hasn’t been one of them. Living in the bush I don’t have to worry about being invited over for much of anything. That little kit’s saved my bacon more than once. And, like I said, I sewed up a pretty nasty wound on a fellow trooper when we couldn’t get back to the rear for a couple of days. Nothing girly about that one mate. Cheers!!!
@thebigfellar71783 күн бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 Why the thin cotton blouse and pants and such??? It's not exactly outdoor clothes. You can wear the girly see through blouse for clips and regular clothes while out and about, or do the rules block such things? Confused? Your clothes you have on are for walking down the runway with all the other ladies.. Carhartt and such for the great outdoors. I mean we dress up, but in manly things. Don't want to shock the boys, now do we???????? .......!!!!
@jimbriggs30652 күн бұрын
@thebigfellar7178 lol! You gotta be having me on mate! If you don’t recognize the clothes I wear and the setting I’m in then you need to change your handle from thebigfeller to the Dumbfeller!!! Cheers!!!
@thebigfellar71782 күн бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 Went from joking around to trying to hurt my feelings. My cousin does re-in-acting. He's a confederate guy ,rank Capt' but when he's going up on the mountain he wears regular clothes. If you're wearing those clothes all the time you're an impersonator. Like Elvis. Or am I still off base???? To me it's one thing to be role playing, and yet another to be an impersonator. Them kind are kind of crazy. We had a truck driver come into the plant once a week he was an impersonator. He tried to look like Elvis 24-7-365. Funny guy million laughs. But weird to the core. So spit it out Mr. Fragile what are you????????
@tunesbro30604 күн бұрын
Giving me old man Logan vibes
@jimbriggs30654 күн бұрын
lol! I was going to give your comment a heart but then I realized that I have no idea who “old man Logan” is/was so I’ll wait for clarification mate! Cheers!!!
@The.JZA.4 күн бұрын
Thanks for showing the comparison between the blade thicknesses. From the photos I had suspected that the Signal had a much thicker blade than other Leathermans but without seeing them side by side it's hard to tell. I suspect they made the Signal blade so thick so that you can baton with it and the blade wont bend. I ordered a Signal a couple of days ago and it should be here today. Looking forward to seeing it in person and taking it out on some adventures.
@jimbriggs30654 күн бұрын
It could stand some upgrades but even without them I think it’s one of the best survival tools out there. Cheers mate!!!
@The.JZA.4 күн бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 What kind of upgrades would you do? I have seen that you can get aftermarket parts two swap the sharpener for an extra bit holder which would be handy. Also if it was up to me I would swap the can opener for a prybar with file on the side and could still keep the wire stripper on it too. Pry bars are always handy whereas can openers are almost obsolete, especially with the freeze dried hiking foods we have these days.
@jimbriggs30654 күн бұрын
@The.JZA. For me, I wouldn’t swap the diamond hone out but make it twice the size. Same with the ferro rod, it needs to be bigger. I’ve made around 25 fires with it so far (one in bad conditions which ate up a lot of it) and I maybe have 25 more depending on conditions. Totally agree with you about the can opener! A pry bar/file’s a great idea but personally I’d like to see a crooked knife replace it. Finally, I’d like to see it with scissors. I’m not sure how they could fit that in without changing the profile which I quite like. Cheers mate!!!
@The.JZA.4 күн бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 Agreed. Good ideas all around. I have heard that you can separate the two halves of the whistle and then turn the ferro rod around to get some more life out of it. Hopefully it's not too expensive to replace once it's worn out.
@jimbriggs30654 күн бұрын
@@The.JZA. dang! Someone’s been using one for way longer than I have! I’ll give that tip a go when it comes time. Cheers mate!!!
@petrimurphy61524 күн бұрын
Greetings from the off grid cabin. Nice place, a good time I'm sure. Thanks for sharing. Watch your topnot.
@jimbriggs30654 күн бұрын
Cheers mate!!!
@petrimurphy61524 күн бұрын
Greetings from the off grid cabin. Great kit, mine is 40 plus years old. A must have no matter where you are. Take care and see you down the trail.
@jimbriggs30654 күн бұрын
lol! We must be from the same generation mate! Cheers!!!
@timhaley37906 күн бұрын
You still need to come out this fall. Got plenty of trees for you to park your tent under. As for Mimi, theres a couple of bears been hanging around just waiting to play with her. Your Dad hasn't had too great of a summer, no matter what he tells you. You also need to see the new Klamath, since the dams have been removed.
@jimbriggs30656 күн бұрын
Howdy Tim! Pat and I are thinking about a trip out just not sure when. A lot depends on when I make it to NM. Should be no later than the first week of October so, probably towards the end of October. Mimi’s all for playing with some bears! Cheers!!!
@clivedunning43176 күн бұрын
The best sail makers needles you can buy in the UK are by W. Smith and Son, of Redditch. "Made by hand, and not to cut the twine", "forged best cast steel". Always have a couple, different sizes and pre-threaded in my kit. Great informative video. "Housewife" in this context is a corruption of "Hussif" .
@jimbriggs30656 күн бұрын
Cheers mate!!! I’ll be looking them up. Is “Hussif” Gaelic?
@clivedunning43176 күн бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 Jim , I think it's an Old English/Anglo-Saxon word that means "housewife" ! There other variations of the word in the various regional dialects of England. Collins Dictionary says the word, meaning a sewing kit has been around since the 1750s/1760s. Tell you a wee story, I once bought a replacement from an army surplus shop, as my old army one was beat up and running out of green and khaki thread and missing the fantastic fold-up scissors. Bought a replacement that was "old stock, unissued" . Opened it up when I got home, needles OK, folding scissors OK. Looked for the thread , instead of the usual small reels of khaki, green, black and white there were 3 reels of dark blue thread. The woolen darning thread for reparing socks was also dark blue, instead of the more usual dark green. Looked at the small packet of buttons that come with the kit, when I saw six brass buttons, with anchors on them it became obvious to me, I'd got myself a Royal Navy kit, not an Army one ! I really enjoy your homely posts keep 'em coming.
@jimbriggs30656 күн бұрын
@clivedunning4317 I’m thinking Hussif sounds better than Housewife! Believe I’ll use it from now on. Thanks for that. So, did you chuck the blue thread and the buttons in the rubbish bin? Got a wee story myself about thread color. I used khaki green thread to sew up that fella in the field. I was in trouble sewing him up and not sending him to the rear. They accepted my excuse that we were scouts and didn’t come out of the field for small stuff…then complimented me for my choice of thread color! Cheers mate!!!
@rickbourne13766 күн бұрын
12 gauge pump is a personal cannon.
@jimbriggs30656 күн бұрын
@@rickbourne1376 that it is! Cheers!!!
@user-kvnMN7 күн бұрын
Emergency kit, butterfly bandages, antibacterial ointment, sunscreen, eyeglass retainer cord, rain poncho, PFD vest, quick dry clothes, quick dry shoes, sleeping bag, food, saw, cordage, S-Biners to load up the backpack and BELLS to alert bear, etc.
@jimbriggs30657 күн бұрын
You’re ready to head out mate! I don’t see a sewing kit though. I’ve had to sew up modern clothing and repair modern equipment many times! Good to see you again mate! Cheers!!!
@1stminnsharpshooters3417 күн бұрын
I like to thing of my housewife as a repair kit. Also, I like to thread a few needles with different thread - this remove the task of trying to thread the needles in low light situations for a quick repair. *LIKED* the video pard.
@jimbriggs30657 күн бұрын
That’s a dang good idea mate! Cheers!!!
@wrbruce61007 күн бұрын
Good kit, you know my friend, it is very possible that you are the modern man, because when the grid goes down your living like you will have to live. Do you ever make buttons out of deer bone. Good to see another video, take care
@jimbriggs30657 күн бұрын
G’day mate! Lol, not so sure about the modern part there. I’ve made lots of buttons outta deer and elk antler but only needles and an awl outta bone. Cheers!!!
@jimbob4657 күн бұрын
I carry an 8-10" bowie and a stockman. Does everything you could need to do and i dont have to carry a hatchet...
@user-st1em3wp7w8 күн бұрын
Haha nothing under the hammer.
@1stminnsharpshooters3418 күн бұрын
Interesting to see the logging tractor start moving, perhaps to get a bit of momentum, before the boat was fully trailered. The tractor did not seem to struggle under load. *LIKED* the video pard. --LT
@jimbriggs30658 күн бұрын
Pretty amazing! Cheers mate!!!
@wrbruce61009 күн бұрын
Looked like you were having a good time at a good place. Stay safe on the trail my friend.
@jimbriggs30659 күн бұрын
Hard to leave that place! Actually stayed a while longer and would have stayed even longer but I ran out of beer!
@1stminnsharpshooters3419 күн бұрын
Its been my dream to make it to this event being local to Minnesota USA. perhaps next year pards. *LIKED* and *SUBSCRIBED* --LT
@jimbriggs30659 күн бұрын
@@1stminnsharpshooters341 best event I’ve ever been to mate!
@user-kvnMN8 күн бұрын
@1stminnsharpshooters341 you’ll love the area, you cannot choose a bad spot. Example: can see stretched, dried wolf pelts, hand crafted products, drift wood, salmon so strong wrestling the fish on the hook to try to control what will happen, this direction is where all Minnesota twin cities citizens go when they want to experience real nature, peace and quiet. Some people have “Anxiety, are fearful” of coming to the upper Minnesota area, because the wilderness is so great Moose, Wolf, Bear, Lynx, Eagles, almost rule, just not in populated areas. Bike paths along lake superior, shores with Pink or Black or Grey Basalt rocks. Huge Agates, surreal nature scenes. That area has all the best affects on a person.
@jimbriggs30658 күн бұрын
Been awhile mate! How are you?
@user-kvnMN8 күн бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065headed up to BWCA Brule Lake this time! I’m anxiety now, anticipation, that’s how it works for me. That’s okay - about the 3rd night, as I am way out in the deep wilderness I finally exhaust/release, Ha ha ha! Learned from last BWCA trip, a rigorous route will cause a serious recuperation! take it easy this time, if that’s possible.
@jimbriggs30658 күн бұрын
@user-kvnMN have a great trip mate and yes, take your time and smell the roses! Cheers!!!
@borisjohnson97419 күн бұрын
I’m hearing a bit of aussie in you
@jimbriggs30659 күн бұрын
That would be a bit of Kiwi. Cheers!!!
@ashleyanderson28599 күн бұрын
Very cool
@jimbriggs30659 күн бұрын
Way cool! Cheers mate!!!
@garryclarke12349 күн бұрын
Looks amazing Jim,must be a pain in the ass to return to the 21st century lol.
@jimbriggs30659 күн бұрын
I just refuse to do so mate! Cheers!!!
@davidneal69209 күн бұрын
Awesome mate! 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
@jimbriggs30659 күн бұрын
Cheers!!!🇳🇿🇺🇸
@notlisted-cl5ls9 күн бұрын
not gonna lie, i bring a buddy when i go into yer old ladies bush when yer gone making stupid vidyas.
@jimbriggs30659 күн бұрын
Lol! Please expound!
@carlchristensen815711 күн бұрын
I got my rifle my shotgun and my four-wheel drive Country Boy Can Survive
@antientdude110011 күн бұрын
Who cares
@srspower12 күн бұрын
Your accent is interesting, you say 'bugger' and 'bloody' which are very English things to say. You actually sound quite similar to my Dad who is from rural Worcestershire.
@jimbriggs306512 күн бұрын
lol! I spent a fair bit of time on the South Island of New Zealand. Cheers mate!!!
@thenationaltimelyactionhou932812 күн бұрын
Very cool!
@jimbriggs306512 күн бұрын
Cheers mate!
@ministermonkey754613 күн бұрын
Tinge of an Aussie accent innit?
@jimbriggs306513 күн бұрын
That would be Kiwi mate. Cheers!!!
@arttyboo592313 күн бұрын
greetings from australia
@jimbriggs306513 күн бұрын
I’d like to say greetings from Alaska mate but I’m in North Dakota! Cheers!!!
@TheIronDuke913 күн бұрын
The youtubers who are always tightening up their videos with annoying jump cuts should watch this vid. Pauses are good, let the video breathe a little
@jimbriggs306513 күн бұрын
lol! I’m not sure if you’re saying this video is decent or not mate! Cheers!!!
@brucebrunner326813 күн бұрын
Thanks for a two minute ad before seeing the show😮😮
@jimbriggs306513 күн бұрын
Not my doing mate!
@markradzwion554714 күн бұрын
Does anyone know if in fact he really lives in AK, or is he on his front lawn in Wichita KS?
@jimbriggs306514 күн бұрын
Seriously mate? There’s a whole series I did on this sled camp. It was done in the Chugach mountains about a mile south of Wolverine Lake. Lots of videos done at my place along the Matanuska River if you care to check them out. Lots done in the Homer area as well. Cheers!
@markradzwion554714 күн бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 thanks, with so many of these fakes out there its hard to discern between sometimes. Good on you, AK is a little too mych for my fat butt as far as adventures go. I do hunt and fish but not to the adventurous level AK would bring.
@check-static-lines15 күн бұрын
I just got stationed in Alaska (army). Loving it. Where are you from originally? I can hear a slight accent!
@jimbriggs306515 күн бұрын
Congratulations mate! Wished I’d have been stationed there when I was in the Army. Are you in Anchorage or Fairbanks? I worked horses in New Zealand for a time. Guess some Kiwi rubbed off on me. Cheers!!!
@mbnz017416 күн бұрын
Thought something wasn't quire right with the accent! Initially thought it was a Tarantino-style Aussie accent, but now I know. Regards from your homeland.
@atatterson699216 күн бұрын
I didn't realize he was an Aussie..??..
@lonewolf5630816 күн бұрын
I like it!
@fadingmargins16 күн бұрын
Look forward to the follow-up video where you have Mimi’s face on your chest. Living the dream?
@jimbriggs306516 күн бұрын
LOL! How are you mate???
@JohnB-dr8sk17 күн бұрын
Friend, you shoot a grizz with that soft lead 410 buckshot out of a 2 1/2" barrel going maybe 700fps, it's going to glance off that bear's skull or if it hits the body, it will not hit the vitals or break the bear's bones. It will just enrage the bear and he will tear you to shreds. Don't believe me? Look for KZbin gel tests of short barreled pistol 410 buckshot tests in ballistics gel. 8-11" penetration at best, which would work on a human because there are multiple projectiles, but would WAY underpenetrate on a bear. Load that Judge up with Underwood or Buffalo Bore 45 Colt heavy hardcast rounds which will penetrate the entire length of a grizz and you'll have a fine bear defense pistol. Stay safe out there. Just be sure to check your owner's manual first to make sure your gun will handle those hotter rounds. Buffalo Bore does make a reduced recoil 45 Colt heavy hardcast round that's safe for all modern 45 Colt pistols FYI. -John
@oreopuppydawg156418 күн бұрын
I started to get the x model but it wouldn’t cycle the heavy bear loads like hsm or Buffalo bore so I didn’t trade for it
@Unsold_WashingMachine19 күн бұрын
Man i like that shelter do yu have a video on building one
@jimbriggs306518 күн бұрын
@@Unsold_WashingMachine I did one very similar but only with brush and snow for an Alone casting video about two years ago. Cheers mate!!!
@HunterDownunder-c2h19 күн бұрын
I want to live like that
@jimbriggs306518 күн бұрын
@@HunterDownunder-c2h It’s not for most folks but I can’t live any other way. Cheers mate!!!
@HunterDownunder-c2h18 күн бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 I've done up to 6 months in the bush in the mountains , has a mountain stream comein down.... but I kept gettin people comein in an checkin me out, so I pulled out an left..That was 2018
@sharpen-up20 күн бұрын
Hell of an accent he rocking there
@PhilBurnell1220 күн бұрын
Interesting accent you have - are you from Australia or New Zealand? The way you say "about" kinda sounds like it.
@jimbriggs306520 күн бұрын
Spent a bit of time in NZ. Cheers!!!
@CranberryJuice2220 күн бұрын
Man I love your videos. Reminds me of many of the folks I used to camp with in the Adirondacks. Keep making content, my brother of the woods.
@jimbriggs306520 күн бұрын
Cheers mate!!!
@whyareusobad352821 күн бұрын
Have you thought of getting the Taurus in .454 cassull .45 LC and .410 shot shells? I feel that would be a little bit of a benefit for defensive use Or for hunting if you lose your shotgun
@jimbriggs306521 күн бұрын
@@whyareusobad3528 yep, I lust after the Raging Judge! Cheers!!!
@DinoMan_621 күн бұрын
He reminds me of Uncle in RDR2 if he was good looking.
@jimbriggs306521 күн бұрын
Why, thank you!
@user-rl4bu1xs5n21 күн бұрын
Nothing better than a 12 ga
@jimbriggs306521 күн бұрын
Too right mate! Cheers!!!
@purdysanchez22 күн бұрын
I can't pin your accent. You sound like a mix Nova Scotia and Maine.
@jimbriggs306522 күн бұрын
I guess it’s American West-cowboy and Kiwi. Cheers!!!
@themilkman918822 күн бұрын
What hat is that? I need it
@jimbriggs306522 күн бұрын
It’s an Akubra Northern Territory. Best hat I’ve ever had. Cheers mate!!!