10 Bushcraft HACKS in Ten Minutes.

Sharing with you my pearls of wisdom in Bushcraft- 10 top tips for bushcraft in under 10 minutes!
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[@paulomarceloarantes]

Don't forget a pair of dry socks. We can walk all day thirsty or hungry. But half an hour in soggy socks puts an end to any adventure. As always, a good content in a great vídeo. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

[@1977jelliott]

Absolutely essential, even in extremely hot conditions, sweat soaked socks can stop you in your tracks

[@MrGrahamg01]

Brilliant tips, thanks. The best tip I use....I change my voicemail message on my phone to my planned route. If i get in trouble, I change my voicemail message to the actual location, using the what 3 words app. They way, even if my phone dies or I can't answer, my voicemail kicks in. Also found out that duct tape catches a flame, even in the rain.

[@on2wheelz28]

That’s brilliant! I would deffo use that on a trip! Cheers!

[@orraman5427]

A fire also gives some protection against midges, the little brutes (moderated for family viewing) that think they're apex predators.

[@howler6490]

Scottish west coast...they ARE apex predators.

[@justincase3230]

If a kid is reading KZbin comments they're well past the point of reading a swear damaging their psyche 😂

[@orraman5427]

@@justincase3230 They might not have standards but I do.

[@susanp.collins7834]

Sod the fire - we have a new generation of 'miggies' here in South Africa that are fireproof, smokeproof and don't take prisoners. Get a good tube of Tabard or Peaceful Sleep. And carry Mylocort in case you DO get bitten. The Mylocort is also useful for anything like ivy or other skin irritations.

[@susanp.collins7834]

They ARE apex predators. The humble mosquito kills more people WORLDWIDE every year than all other wild animals combined. And in America? The animal responsible for more deaths than grizzly bears and cougars combined? The shorthorn Channel Island dairy bull, ie - the Jersey bull...

[@mountainmantararua8824]

Take only photos Leave only footprints. Is what we say. After 50 years in the mountains here in NZ as a guide and teacher of bush craft, abseiling, etc (and still out there) I think that you are one of the few on KZbin that I take seriously. The taping of straps, the keenness of blade, Having essential gear ready, this is all spot on. If you are ever out this way........ Cheers from NZ

[@robertdowns8182]

The sternum strap for the win. A very simple thing most people don't get. Well done as usual!

[@CrypticUnlock]

The only Bushcraft guy that i listen too

[@jens-kristiantofthansen9376]

I think my top tip in the outdoors, and this often applies to life more broadly too, is to 'Go sustainably' by which I mean, keep a pace that leaves something in the tank for those little unexpected things that come up. A lot of people push beyond what they really should, and end up in trouble as a consequence. Personally, I'm overweight and nowhere near as fit as I want to be (working on both of those) but still do relatively well in the outdoors because I know not to push myself past a certain point. You don't want to run a system at 100% capacity, or even 90%. Running it at 75% gives you options and freedom to maneouvre and it leaves the option of a spike in performance if needed.

[@MQuinn-eb3zz]

One thing that I've added to my fire kit is re-lighting (trick/gag) candles. They are cheap, easily available (in the US at least) and they can save a lot of heart ache when lighting a fire on a windy day.

[@jimstillwell4668]

That was a great common sense video. Every now and then we need a subtle reminder. Thanks for the reminder. And thanks for your efforts.

[@cameronlewington3005]

Fire, in an emergency Nick, can also settle to a degree the tenseness and anxiety of the situation! 👍🏻

[@deehenery4313]

Great pearls of wisdom keep up the quality vids 💪🇬🇧👍 I keep cotton balls mixed with Vaseline in a zip lock for emergency tinder

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I love those "fireballs"... I keep old plastic pill bottles for & full of those, and other types of tinder (pencil sharpener shavings, small Fatwood...)

[@dimitrischatzimitsos187]

Although I live in Greece, i found your video , one ofthe most interesting about bushcraft ... I'm very glad to built up knowledge from your channel!

[@learnasigo3711]

The theme tune is so restful / relaxing. Random comment. Always good content mate

[@stevemcdermott6199]

Nice vid, I'm loving the book too.

[@MikeWood]

I usually will keep a headlamp around my neck in winter when it gets dark fast. Quick access. And usually under a scarf so it keeps batteries slightly warmer. And fabric tape is a great idea. 👍

[@jamieedwards6721]

I use my Savotta jaakari backpack rain cover as water storage around camp. Not all rain covers are the same but for this to work you need the type with an elasticated rim, simply fill the rain cover with water from a stream etc and carry back to camp place it on the ground and due to some unusual physics the water doesn't spill out. Depending on the size of the cover you can store a substantial amount of water mine holds roughly 30 litres. The water is handy for putting out your camp fire, washing yourself and cook kit etc I've even put warm water in to soak a blistered foot after a hard trek a luxury on a wild camp for sure.

[@davehumpleby3440]

I have the same bag but hadn't thought to use the rain cover that way. Great tip on multi-functionality. I'll try it on my next foray into the woods. Thanks.

[@jamieedwards6721]

@@davehumpleby3440 No problem it's a handy tip just lay it on fairly flat ground. Savotta actually make a "water bag" which is where I got the idea.

[@davehumpleby3440]

@@jamieedwards6721 Duh! What am I saying. I don't have a Savotta. I was GOING to get the Jääkäri but, after seeing Nick's current pack, opted for the Tasmanian Tiger TT Raid 52 Mark III. It still has a rain cover so all's good.

[@riddimchef1]

Excellent tip 🙏🏾

[@aeromech8563]

Comms are a real life saver. Here in Australia I have found I have little and mostly no mobile signal out bush I carry a vehicle mounted UHF and HF radio set and a hand held UHF radio.. Many people also carry a sat phone or eperb.

[@SketchieRecordsUK]

great tips boss! I save all my shavings and chips from whittling and carving in little baggies and coffee tins ready to use when there is no dry tinder easily available I have a 'stock' already made so I know I've always got a supply for fire -starting😁

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY USA everyone thank you for sharing your adventures and a little wisdom of the wild outdoors and camping

[@neilwarnock1449]

Hi Nick. Loved the video. The mention of redundancy in the fire kit reminds me of the old army adage “two is one & one is none” :-)

[@kevincorby435]

Anyone else hit the like button whilst the adds are on before the vid starts?

[@jamieedwards6721]

I carry glow sticks the snap and shake kind, mostly I attach them to items I may need if I wake at night whilst wild camping my head torch for instance. A handy tip I learnt many years ago is attach a metre or two of paracord to a glow stick and swirl it around in front of you in a circular motion, at night this creates a large glowing circle easily visible for miles to any would be rescuers.

[@chriskeating5926]

BUZZSAW !!!😎👊🤙🍻 CHEERS

[@markbeutel9797]

These are all great. I would also suggest making sure that your contact person has an itinerary of your route

[@ahayseed654]

And a general timetable of the planed route. Knowing where and when could help rescuers zero in more quickly. And possible alternative routes because of the weather. Aimlessly wandering is a plan for disaster.

[@wyattchinn1036]

Love the look of these videos that use a cameraman-feels pro. Excellent editing too.

[@steveshaw2581]

Never really liked the chest strap but you changed my mind👍

[@FrankieWildeDJ]

Superb presenting and Nick. Could definitely see you on a BBC2 evening slot. Who knows eh!

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Great tip on comms. As someone who works in an aligned industry, I am VERY paranoid about data sharing and leaking personal info, but anyone can buy a mobile phone for cash, and throw in a pay-as-you-go sim. Even the most tin-foil-hat wearing individual does not have an excuse for not utilising the benefits of smart phones, GPS, and mobile comms. If you are that worried, get a burner phone and a cash sim and make sure its only turned on when you need it, and stored in a metal box or foil bag when its not being used. That said, I doubt any of us are so important that it matters if national security agencies are tracking us whilst we are cooking ASDA smart price sausages on a campfire in the woods.

[@seasoldier3902]

Simple but effective advice as usual Nick. Consider taking n A5 waterproof pouch containing emergency NOK contact details and/or any medical info i.e. allergies, condition, or medication that is easily accessible. .

[@soggz4246]

Hi Nick. When in the woods,I would also recommend wearing a wide brimmed hat or a hoodie, to stop stuff going down your neck. It happens….😉🤣

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

glad you mentioned more than one ignition source, lighters can fail firesteels put up with anything. I must admit I carry makeup removal pads covered with vaseline, a quick spark off the steel and they burn for a couple of minutes, great content as always.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Haha brilliant, a man after my own heart. Personally Im a tampon man, and have a few in my fire kit. 5mm cut off the end of a tampon, fluffed up and sparked, ignites instantly. I will try out your Vaseline idea though since that sounds better for fire starting in the wet.

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

@@TheWtfnonamez yeah I just smear one side of the pad and fold it over on itself for storage then just unfold it again to use it. I find you have a lot more time to get your tinder going, although the missus gave me some suspect looks when I was borrowing some of her stuff.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

@@mountainbearoutdoors Haha I bet. Great advice mate, thank you!

[@ricos1497]

What do you then use to remove your makeup?

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

@@ricos1497 if im in the woods a nice badger will suffice

[@TheSaneHatter]

This is quite practical advice, consisting of some of the simpler and more easily-employed tips I've seen in a while.

[@larrysheedy4293]

Thx Nick from The Berkshires, Western Massachusetts, USA. I Would add Comfort aka coffee, tea, powdered drink mix w/ some easy snacks eg nuts, energy/ granola bar.

[@PepsiDotMacOnInsta]

Welcome back Bro!...Please can you show us a 'how to / tips' trek and camp using a proper compass and how to use one and nothing sat nav...Per Terram?

[@douglassinclaire9968]

1 is none 2 is one. Fire also helps make tools.

[@mattyp80]

With regards to lightsource, i always carry a minimum of three, nothing overly big but just backups 😉

[@jossikalossikondoss]

@Hidden Valley Bushcraft This is a very good and instructive video for those who are already familiar with this survival stuff. It would be good if you could make some kind of survival video for those who don't know how to survive in the forest. Tell us what kind of equipment it would be wise to buy and at a reasonable price.

[@RuckProductions35]

That 3 words app is one of the best tips ive seen, thank you for that 🤙🏻

[@davebloggs]

A simple thing I teach people for being out in the mountains is on your dash where you park have a small white card with a large black arrow on it pointing in the direction you are heading this aids search and rescue very much as they arrive at a trail head surrounded by mountains but have no idea which one you went up. also where I live bear spray is essential and knowing how to use it, as is bug spray, bug spray also makes a great fire lighter on damp material. great videos as always keep them coming

[@stevo728822]

Tip 11. A flask of brandy or rum keeps aches and pains at bay. Effective since the Peninsular Wars.

[@keepthefaith35]

I'd also like to suggest that you carry some sort of reflective emergency blanket, not keep warm but to help with injuries where such things as leg breaks can cause people to go into shock, they can be wrapped in these mylar style blankets to help fend of the effects of shock, likee drinking a cup of sweet tea as my gran would have suggested. Atb Malcolm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@davidplumstead2104]

smashing it mate keep it up

[@davek89666]

What a gem of a channel. Was he a british sf?

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Thank you for sharing your hard got experience.

[@bahamajim1998]

Good tips man ! Thanks and keep up the safe practices 💪

[@thebritishbookworm2649]

Great tips bro 👌

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Informative and beneficial video

[@garytwining-wright871]

Good advice

[@francdejong]

Thanks

[@moorshound3243]

Good tips, on the coms front I hate having to carry a phone, for me the worst thing about being out in the woods is when everyone's phones are chirping & bleeping away & they are just as stuck to them as they would be back in a town setting you are supposed to be there to get away from screens & technology? It was only 20 years ago & nobody really ever needed a phone to go hiking or camping, now it seems people think you are stupid if you don't take a phone? I once told my lady when hiking for a week I'd send her a postcard every time I hit a town & she got upset, then I said good job we are not living 200 years ago & I'm in the navy you might not hear from me for months. Times do change but some people's mind set doesn't, I know having the means to communicate is awesome & wonderful & possibly life saving I just choose not to take it sometimes stupid or not.

[@davidjacobs828]

Impressive .

[@jackmiddleton5850]

Love this style of content! More please!!!

[@mhpupacios]

Excellent advice - I see so many channels where they cut and built huge dens and then leave them and pretty sure not on their own land.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

😊Thank

[@pnyarrow]

Great advice. Thank you for sharing without a load of unrequired wordage. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@Squirrel200]

Old school love it ! 🤗🤗

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Great advice and well presented 👌👍

[@lukec1651]

Thanks for the tips

[@luketargett2233]

great vid, cheers

[@CC-RaptureANYsecond]

Great tips! 👍

[@stevenkeithley4336]

As always great video Nick. Keep em coming bud. Hope the family's doing well. Stay safe and be well brother. Strength and Honor... 👊 🤙 🍻

[@phuaphua4301]

Thanks for sharing your experiences and your video

[@grovesy333]

Very informative and helpful video Nick thanks a bunch !

[@Mr.Peperkamp]

Great video once again! 💪🏻

[@1977jelliott]

Great tips, one other I would add is to educate yourself about the weather, climate and other conditions of the area you are heading to prior to heading there.

[@jonfisher9214]

Great advice Nick. I've had a gas stove fail catastrophically on me in the past (leaking seal and a big flashover) so always carry at least three sources of ignition and tinder so I'm disaster proof.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Top Tips 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@leemichel8199]

make sure you are enjoying the outside ,if your not something is wrong , correct the thing/s that went wrong and enjoy ... 6,P's is my motto since i joined the army till now .can not say all of them so won't say them but i guess some may know what they are ..god bless .. Lee

[@timtim0007]

awesome video.

[@jamesandrew7765]

Always enjoy your video’s excellent wilderness tips thanks again look forward to your next one

[@petezahrbock9931]

Fantastic video Nick! Super job....Pete from Minnesota😀

[@stevo728822]

Regarding straps, in the 70's I was in the Air Cadets and we would flown up in the back of a Chipmunk trainer aircraft. We wore parachutes which were so tightly strapped to us we had to walk like bent over gorillas.

[@zulvalor7266]

Hope you do more 10 tips 👍👍

[@robch4414]

Great advice. New rucksack, or have I missed an episode?

[@desmo5514]

Nick , what backpack are you using here. I love the karrimor sabre 45 sf but here in Australia, it's impossible to get a hands on look Cheers Mate Neil

[@davekelly9657]

Excellent info. Thanks 👍👍⚓⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@DeanNutz]

went out in the hammocks for the 1st time. my dads carabiner wasn't on the end so the loop came out by the time i thread it back though it was getting dark. luckily i had some king Alfred cakes an char cloth in my pack so one spark an the fire was lit, Always prepare for the worst

[@4224Prod.]

niceee

[@chux72vette]

No matter what you take,/prepare for that adventure/journey accordingly with preplanning. Knowledge/Skills are king and always remember, 2 is 1 and 1 is None on all gear and only take essentials for what you really "Need" first and then the added "Wants" if theres enough room/weight. Retired USAF ParaRescueman here~Cheers Nick~👣

[@trevorday7979]

Great too 10 Nick. After all said and done, which

[@trevorday7979]

Barney Rubble fingers strike again.😩 After all said and done, which should occur in coincidence with each top 10….remember to just breath. Love your work as always, keep up the great things you do. 🤝👍🇦🇺

[@chriswolf1277]

Great channel btw I’ve watched going on half your videos now can I just ask what pouch is on the front of your Bergen I also have a 130 predator and would like to get one of those. Thanks Chris.

[@susanp.collins7834]

You know Nick, I'm a 67 year old woman and if I ever find myself wandering lost around the mountain I really don't know if I want to draw attention to myself. I'll find my own way home. There are some unpleasant types wandering around where I live.

[@colinchurcher3312]

Great video and tips, what pick is that your using

[@leopettit3232]

Can someone help me out if you know, what is the bag used in this video. Looking for a new pack as mine is old

[@Dingleowl1582]

👍

[@jeffreyphillips3419]

What Pack are you using in this video?

[@Globetrotter-1]

Tip 1... go into the wilds without letting anyone know where you are going. Light no fires. Take no maps.

[@stephangrobler5524]

Always enjoying this channel. Question: is your knife a true scandi or does it have a micro bevel?

[@Naturecraft645]

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[@pellepeloton8103]

Great video. As a woman garrying heavy pack is a pain.

[@rawaruska]

What3words, is a really good safety idea !!! thanks for sharing it !

[@davehumpleby3440]

Be VERY CAUTIOUS with this, DO NOT rely on it and have alternatives. I work for the emergency services and was recently given a What3Words reference to locate a patient in need of assistance up a fell in the Peak District National Park. Knowing the area well, I could see the Sat Nav was taking me away from where I wanted to be. I challenged the reference with our Emergency Operations Centre who then realised the reference was for somewhere in Sweden! OS map grid references are still the Gold Standard.

[@jameslazar2933]

What backpack is this? Looks great

[@davehumpleby3440]

It's a Tasmanian Tiger TT 52 Raid Mark III. I too saw this in one of Nick's videos a while back, asked him what it was and bought one. I bloody love it. I was using a Karrimor Sabre 45 previously but for comfort, capacity, organisation, versatility and practicality, this thing is on a whole new level. I absolutely love mine.

[@tenmiltenmil1770]

Sunday June 12th 2022 I ordered a survival backpack but it doesn’t have the chest nor waist straps to keep it secure ! Where did you get yours ? I think those straps are a great idea and your video was full of vital and valuable information ! Thank you ! Much appreciated ! Thumbs up for you and your fantastic channel ! ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@MrFelipefelop]

It's a karrimor SF 45,hope that helps 👍

[@susanp.collins7834]

Hooo! Duct tape sticks to the cordura, does it? About 4 years ago I wrapped my bright shiny 1.5m stainless steel curtain rod walking poles in grey duct tape. This morning I decided to pull it off... Nothing has ever stuck to something else so tightly in the whole history of the world. It stuck to my hands and fingers and left sticky white gunk everywhere. And it STUNK! I had to use almost an entire bottle of mineral spirit thinners to clean up and then my hands burnt. That stuff...

[@liljaaa]

What backpack is that? Never mind found out it is "TT raid mk 3"

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Nice one mate what's that pouch on the front of the pack ?? atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@davehumpleby3440]

I think it's the Tasmanian Tiger TT Tac Pouch 9 SP. A veritable bucket of extra storage space.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

@@davehumpleby3440 thanks Dave appreciate that mate 👍👍👍👍

[@LANDYMAN090]

“Always secure your kit”… Has someone lost kit on exercise? 😂 I think that’s the first lesson all us ex military learn in the first couple of times out in the field

[@ahayseed654]

But not everyone is ex-military. That's why we watch the experienced experts.☺

[@chriskeating5926]

Someone always lost some piece of kit when we made camp in the Scouts! It wasn't till we were of high-school age that this practice stopped, Great video and Tips just one more tip ... always carry a handkerchief ! So many uses ! Cheers Nick 🍻

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

Fantastic tips - although I'd caution against using What 3 Words without a backup plan. I've only needed it twice, but on both occasions it didn't work properly and I had to give a grid reference to the emergency services anyway. The operator told me that it's very hit and miss and not to rely on it. I've since uninstalled it because of that.

[@davehumpleby3440]

I couldn't agree more. I work for the emergency services and was recently given a What3Words reference to locate a patient in need of assistance up a fell in the Peak District National Park. Knowing the area well, I could see the Sat Nav was taking me away from where I wanted to be. I challenged the reference with our Emergency Operations Centre who then realised the reference was for somewhere in Sweden! OS map grid references are still the Gold Standard.

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

@@davehumpleby3440 that's it - I had the same fault. Fortunately it wasn't a matter of life and death either time that I used it, but on the second occasion the operator and I tried a few different squares that were supposed to be near enough where I was located, but none of them came back as the correct result. Don't leave your life in the hands of a software update!

[@ricos1497]

@@davehumpleby3440 I agree entirely. I live in Sweden, and I keep getting people turning up at my door looking for their lost relatives. Honestly, if I hear the phrase "is this dog, bat, mental?" one more time...

[@stephendavies923]

One tip often ignored is "Know your own limits". I am not saying don't strive to do better, rather if you have been a couch potato then don't suddenly decide to climb Everest, an extreme example, and puts other peoples lives at risk because they have to rescue you.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

That's excellent advice in general

[@1DreadedAngel]

Great vid, well put together clear and informative. Thank you so much for posting this, I've been practicing bushcraft for 3 years and until i watched this vid I've always felt like a naive amateur or like an imposter. But watching your video, realising I'm doing most of what you're teaching, makes me feel much more like i belong so thank you. Will defo give you a sub and check out your other vids. If you're interested, theres a vid on my channel of my bushcraft site and what I've gotten upto. Feel free to check it out and critique, I'd be very interested in your opinion 👍

[@reneenolan8163]

What pack is this?