3 Day Wilderness Big Forest Camp - Shelter And More Native Woodcraft Tips

[@VIPER410]

Camping out never fails to be a good time even when a little work is involved.

[@SurvivalRussia]

That's right :)

[@biff2722]

Thank you for putting in the extra effort to get beautiful shots like that last one of you driving away from camp!

[@ericspratt3164]

That first shower after coming back in from a “roughing it” trip in the woods, scrubbing off the smoke and trail grime and getting out of the rank smelling clothes... 👍

[@zeberdee1972]

I remember when i used to come back from exercise after being in the field for two weeks . That shower :-) but watching the colour of the water coming off your body when you first get in !!!! . Shower , food :-P and then bed ........felt like heaven .

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

I can relate to the 1st shower after Roughing it as an old school truck driver there was many a times that I could not take a shower at a truck stops so I had to shower with the water that came off of the overpasses and highway ponds that is Roughing it

[@zeberdee1972]

@@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 Yep that sounds quite rough , next time i see a naked guy in a puddle at the side of the road . I won't think drunkards had a good night lol , no it could be a Truck driver just taking care of hygiene :-) . Of course people use wet wipes now , but they weren't around when we was doing our thing .

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

@@zeberdee1972 No I did still keep a slight bit of decorum I wasn't totally naked Still a scary thought though

[@zeberdee1972]

@@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 mate i bet lol

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! Wow! That shelter build is a ton of work! Thank God for the modern tarps! Thank you for all you do! God Bless!

[@gbthecamper458]

Swinging the hollowing hatchet gave me the chill when you stood over the log. I figured that you would be starting a new channel called Survival after Russian and singing for the Vienna Boys Choir.

[@survivortechharold6575]

That is the correct way to do it. Technique is everything.

[@danonino22]

It's amazing how capable that little vehicle is

[@charlesvincent4127]

The more I watch your videos the more I like it, You talk about the mundane things that living in the wild also encompasses.

[@SurvivalRussia]

That is because I live here :) Thank you Charles.

[@stevecrook5776]

My granddaughter bought me 2 survival Russia t shirts for my birthday awesome

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you!

[@ChristophfromSchwiiz]

Your the man Lars! Thank you for these videos. Your content makes time disappear

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

The shelter looks like it will be a lot of work to complete but once completed should be a long lasting durable shelter. That looked like an enjoyable trip overall.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I was working on the shelter today. I learned a lot on that trip, so now it's not that "difficult". It's interesting to make this "Kephart" shelter. You will get a mention in my next video actually.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

@@SurvivalRussia I hope the mention is favorable or at least, not very bad. lol I will be looking forward to seeing the next video. Take care my friend. Hope you and your loved ones are doing well.

[@SurvivalRussia]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival Of course it's favorable :)

[@remcovanvliet3018]

If I had some more money to spare I would definitely be buying one of those awesome PF Bereg tents! They look really really well built and well thought out. I wonder how many more they sold by gifting some to you, Lars. But I suspect it was a genius marketing move on their part, and it certainly works out great for you, too. Shout out to PF Bereg for being awesome!

[@dannydenham8141]

I like your style of old and modern mixed bushcraft camping. Work smarter not harder, build it to last.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

How many of you "old timers" remember salt tablets at work for the taking in the hot summer months?

[@gruberstein]

Potassium also important, sweat it all out of you and your muscles start cramping. I remember that from hay baling in July august. The barn probably got to 110 F and my arms would lock up, couldn't straighten them out.

[@carmineredd1198]

@@gruberstein eat a banana

[@raytheron]

I was in the Infantry in the South African Army in the early 70s and a daily salt tablet was a must, given that we were doing basic training in summer when the temperature was daily over 30°C/86°F.

[@LaughingMan44]

@@raytheron hope you're staying safe

[@OKBushcraft]

@@gruberstein Yup, and if it got too bad my sweat smelled like cat urine and I got a strange metallic taste in my mouth. Potassium pills made all 3 stop.

[@davidrasch3082]

Here in Minnesota my son and I(he is severely handicapped) raise cucumbers and tomatoes. In the morning we have a cold cucumber as part of our breakfast. We don't wash them off as we do not use pesticides. Have yet to get sick from them.

[@SbrGrendel65]

Most of the other outdoor channels go out into the woods and the run there scripted work. To basically produce a video, if I was going to be out with a person in a survival situation there are few that I’d want to be with. Lars you’d definitely be at the top of the list.

[@Jonessen]

Sehr gute Idee mit den Hohlstämmen als Dach. 👍

[@derekneumann]

Those salted/smoked Latvian Sprats are AWESOME....

[@karenl6908]

I think that the local Siberians should write a book called, "1,001 Uses For Birch" -it'll be a best-seller!!!

[@ericabney3874]

Greetings from New Hampshire. Great video (as always) and book recommendation. I came across Kephart when I was in the Infantry and learned lots to help me be warmer and more slightly more comfortable. Now that I'm a librarian I'm able to share his book with people to help keep the old ways alive. Thank you for all the work you do in sharing this valuable knowledge.

[@SurvivalRussia]

That is awesome!

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Real world information is AWESOME!

[@GrimdarkGoblin]

Lars I miss your old intro and music. Love your channel. Love from Scotland

[@DaveK385]

Looks like the knee pads are a good idea when running the adze. Burying that in your leg would be a major malfunction.

[@zeberdee1972]

I was worried when you was using that hollowing axe , i was think one slip and Lars would become Laura !!!!!

[@NorthernContrarian]

Don't know what I like most about this little series. You being on your own in the woods again or just that it's another video :)

[@rodgeorge7244]

Interesting concept for shelter construction that would be a very cosy shelter with a long fire can't wait to see it completed keep up the good work.

[@jasonjones4673]

Thank you for talking a little about keeping your self clean in survival. it's very important. Not many talk about this. More tips would be nice. There are always better ways.

[@patriotpioneer]

Best Channel on KZbin...!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Lars .

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you too!

[@alexsmith-it3ou]

Hi Lars, You should build a wall at the rear of your shelter about 1 metre high and place your roof beams on the top of it and you will increase the inside of your shelter considerably. Keep up the god work.

[@Rokonroller]

Thanks Lars👍

[@HEATRACER24]

Even though this day is almost over, it feels complete now.

[@manishbill2960]

Good to see again awesome Russian guy

[@rexochroy2]

I guess I am not alone in being in envy og your life . Love your videos . Keep it up .

[@dronedruid153]

Showing how to make soap from the ashes would be awesome.

[@taofledermaus]

That's a lot of work but really cool. Definitely stay safe when you are camping alone!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks, will do!

[@berndb.2110]

Great video, Lars! I am actually reading H. Kephart's "Woodcraft and Camping" and it is very interesting. It is cool to see you building this shelter. Stay safe and greetings from 🇦🇹🤠

[@SurvivalRussia]

Sounds great!

[@dalekleinschmidt9650]

I agree on the mosquito tactic. Nearly 50 years ago I cleared brush along one track access roads in the Chippewa National Forest here in northern Minnesota - very similar to your area. After 3 days of heavy dousing with bug juice I decided I didn't want that stuff on me any more. I decided to just live with the bugs and like magic they really didn't bother me at all for the next two weeks that we were out there, didn't even notice them.

[@larrymccready6778]

I would be lazy and use 4" or 6" PVC pipe split. Lars you sure don't mind working hard. Great video again. Looking forward for the next one.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I could do that, but this is about building a shelter from Kephart's book. Not from the hardware store :)

[@larrymccready6778]

@@SurvivalRussia LOL, you are doing it the Awesome way. It will be great when you're done.

[@robertottwell605]

I’m always yelling out, close the door Lars! The mosquitos!

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

I will look forward to the end shelter, lot of work going into it for sure. Those fish we call sprats Lars. Lovely.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I will make a new haft today and get on with it :)

[@maverick4462]

I've seen a shelter like that in a book but have never seen one made. Thank you Lars.

[@eltenda]

A true survival adventure bro

[@7311andrew]

Lars if you would also hollow out the ridge pole you could put it over the poles that you are going to use to make the end wall.

[@mikerussell3916]

good morning, great clip, thanks, you are a true outdoorsman, in minnesota, i have to hang food in the trees, lots of critters in northern mn, again thanks

[@SurvivalRussia]

Good morning!

[@bonzie321]

Lars got 2 BIG onions!

[@mystuff1405]

Doctors in USA thought limiting salt consumption was a healthy thing. Thoughts are changing. How many must have died from eating margarine instead of butter.

[@canadude2010]

@PaцḶєє BlцєṢтяєєт YEAH....the canadian food guide was critical of fat when it should have been critical of sugar....it was influenced by big cereal companies and others who should have been told to piss off....

[@mystuff1405]

@@canadude2010 Well said. Money motivated all of it.

[@raymondwandell8880]

Sadly no birtch on my land. Pine, pine, clay, ticks,more ticks, prickly brush and some pine.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I like pine :)

[@lifeseeker9563]

Have you on the large screen today ha ha cool

[@qwaszxpolkmncvb]

Big one's up, small on top.

[@ronanobrien88]

I'd love to see a video at the end with all the work on the shelter cut together!

[@douglassteltenkamp]

lars we always made denim pot covers to go around all soot covered pots or kettles. Then we would just wash the denim cover. This stops soot from getting everywhere. Simple solution. made from old jeans or canvas.

[@brianspeakman49]

Kindling for life that's what you'll have when you're done with that shelter

[@brianspeakman49]

That's really tough work good luck

[@raymondhollingsworth3643]

As always you have great videos! Thanks for taking us along.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlrosenbaum3754]

Great video like always awesome...peace

[@bobbieschke599]

Sprouts.....English = herrings , Canadian = Kipper snacks , Thanks , Grizz

[@ignasmertens9424]

In the army our clothes had white spots from all the salt. Our diet had enough salt in it but we still ate some extra salt because we drank alot of water. We only washed our shirt and socks and underwear our pants and vest we didnt wash we just would beat the salt of it.

[@tomritter493]

That short adz is a really great tool looks like it was a good time out there cheers lars

[@bd4534]

Love your channel. Looking forward to seeing the progress on Slava's log house.

[@MichaelR58]

Lars, great to visit with you again, thanks for sharing, I hope this finds you well my friend, stay safe, God bless !

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks 👍

[@ChIGuY-town22_]

Great to see you out, great project it's supper awsome!! Thanks for making another cool video!

[@southernwanderer7912]

Great demonstrations.

[@wojomojo]

Lots of good learning on this trip!

[@TheGreasyCamper]

I will watch this when i get home, thanks for the old videos

[@John-kv1ei]

Thumbs up for - Šprotes! 🇱🇻

[@mongomay1]

Hi Lars, Clamp a block of wood to your chain saw bar to use a depth block and cut three different grooves with saw, one on each edge and one down the middle it will make hollowing easier. Practice at homestead with a short piece of log.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I have been thinking about using the chainsaw, but I want to try out the old method of hollowing out the logs. I might switch to the chainsaw at some point. If I do I will try what you suggested.

[@LaughingMan44]

It's like how they used to do clay roofing tiles

[@richardturietta9455]

I am glad you mentioned carrying dishwashing detergent in your kit. Dawn Brand (at least here in the US) is known for being very gentle on birds rescued from oil spills (so it is safe to use on your own skin) and it is very useful for cleaning anything, really. I have used it for cleaning t-shirts during backpacking trips and it works well to get sweat and grime out, and you don't need much. I also have found that drying clothes near a fire that has a bit of smoke is nice (not too much smoke!), since the smoke sort of "treats" the clothing (I like the smell of campfire in my clothes, I don't know about other people). At any rate, great video.

[@Satanda007]

I am looking forward to your next video!

[@thomasmusso1147]

Nice reminder on the shavings for fleaningvup stuff .. thanks 👍. I've seen roofing similar to that with which you are busy .. albeit using plastic half-round roof guttering. Take care ..

[@robertsimmons1264]

Lars, using the Adz. Straddling that inclined log frightend me. I lost a good friend to an ax to the inner thigh splitting firewood. I know you practice safety. Get a longer adze, and stand above the log. Love you.

[@mrhalfstep]

I have heard that if you have soap available you can rub it on the outside of your cooking gear to keep the soot from sticking to it in the first place. It is taught in the Boy Scouts here in the USA.

[@Winnie122459]

Modern day Horace "Lars" Kephart keep up the excellent video's!

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Pancakes and Survival Russia! It’s awesome

[@sosteve9113]

Going to be awesome Lars,looking good so far

[@Melitulf]

2:50 They're also called sprats in English, as far as I know.

[@TheAssassinator44]

Lol yur picti from ifunny

[@Melitulf]

@@TheAssassinator44 Yeah, what about it?

[@TheAssassinator44]

@@Melitulf Didnt expect that. Pretty awesome lol

[@Melitulf]

@@TheAssassinator44 Neat. Who are you?

[@TheAssassinator44]

@@Melitulf wewelsburg :)

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Nice video Lars, looked like a great outing and a nice shelter in the making for sure. Canoe trip up North starts on Thursday for 5 days, no major plan, just a get away well needed under these current conditions. Cheers Fred

[@SurvivalRussia]

Have fun Fred and guys :)

[@semco72057]

You have plenty of room in that tent and the trees you have been hollowing out should come in handy for the work you have in place for it and all the wood cut out can be used to start a fire and keep it going. The fish you are talking about must be sardines or herring and that is sold here in the U.S. also. We used salt tablets while I was in the Air Force and the Army, Marines, and Navy issued their personnel those tablets also. If you was building a water system to make it where water will run to your camp the hollowed out wood would be great for that as water would run down to where you want it. Your vehicle seem to be working just fine and gets you to where you want to go and back home.

[@redsorgum]

Having salt tablets was also something we were taught in the US Army.

[@leonardopoli319]

The invention of the wood shavings you made to clean the pans was phenomenal you had a great idea and you did a great job in the field Hello good day👍👋

[@sosteve9113]

Agreed

[@gazlyno]

I'm going to take your word for it Lars. That the birch shavings are super soft and are suitable for use as toilet paper. That's one place I certainly wouldn't want to get a splinter lol :)

[@fyremanjef]

Good to see you out learning and trying new things. Even found a possible flaw with one of your tools. And we saw the return of buckwheat. That’s super awesome.

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Yes mate that type of roof is hard going and it takes a long time but it does work very well, I've not hollowed logs out like your doing but we used to make that roof style using bamboo split in halve during prolonged jungle exercises in Belize many year's ago, you can also make a gutter to channel rain water off the roof into a bucket, you have about 30 or more hours worth of work to go Lars to finish that roof, good luck mate and atvb.

[@Sn0w1981]

Bamboo would be handy for that!

[@yaksauce]

A real adze has the handle at approximately 45^ to the anvil’s cutting surface and therefore safer (and efficient) to use then the Eurasian version you implement. Great videos and useful knowledge. Thanks for sharing and keep on keeping on!

[@anndoberstein8157]

Lars, with your chainsaw skills, you should be able to hollow out those eave logs pretty easily. (Think about how chainsaw carvers manipulate their saws to produce complex shapes.)

[@jameshumston6637]

Great video as always Lars.

[@williamschultz9999]

Lars you said it all when you muttered camping in July. I understand.

[@wrxs1781]

You need Les Stroud as a guest.

[@barrywebber100]

Thanks for posting Lars.

[@randypullman1155]

I'd be interested in using the fire to not only heat river water but to pump it and mix it into a shower set up. Cheers!

[@SurvivalRussia]

There are no river at this location.

[@Mothinabox]

Excellent!

[@Moonshinedave1]

I enjoyed the video.

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

When my father taught me how to use the Drawknife and the Adds with a long handle it was so cool to see what you can get done with the two. Safe journeys Lars.

[@scarakus]

Works like those terracotta french shingles do.

[@marcusaetius9309]

It takes a certain kind of patience or tolerance to work when the bugs are biting.

[@gameoverlord8012]

You could use hot coal to hollow it out

[@Tser]

Birch does so many things... we don't have it where I live. I'm a bit jealous. Haha.

[@SurvivalRussia]

The tree of life.

[@fumasterchu12]

I love those sprats too, the ones I get here are smoked and still have the tails. I have cases of sardines and sprats, they are addictive. I prefer the ones in olive oil, and smoked. You sure are a hard worker, that hollowing of the those logs looks back breaking. I do like the premise of that shelter, maybe I can try making one here. I have mostly Blackjack Oak on the homestead, with some pines. Great job so far on your shelter, I am sure it will turn out great. Have an awesome, or super awesome week brother!

[@markparisien7730]

I recently subscribed and love the videos. All the best from Canada

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank You Mark!

[@andermac1]

A similar technique to the terracotta 1/2 rounds used on many roofs today. Love your videos Lars👍