3 ITEM SURVIVAL - Bushcraft Solo Woodland Wild Camp in the RAIN Gransfors Bruks Axe DD Tarp Fire UK

[@PeterDClack...]

Great movie. Richard Widmark is a class act.

[@MrJC1]

"What's up blue? Is it the sparks?" Blue: "Yeah you forget I am hairy... it is my worst fear". hahahahaha.

[@samappleby1297]

When you chopped your first tree, Blue knew to move back!! Clever boy.

[@tomhanes5112]

You don't know if the water is going to make you sick. You didn't bring enough food really. You didn't bring enough clothes either. You dropped that potato in the fire 956 times. And it was raining most of the time. And you are still smiling in the morning. You are a walking talking monument of optimism 👍👍👍 Thank you for the upload. It was a good film, very inspiring.

[@mally125]

Really enjoyed that one, especially the birdsong, so peaceful. I've watched a few different 3/5/10 item survival vids now, and everyone has a different approach. You were really strict on yourself though, and that's to be admired. I like the variety of challenges you set yourself, and I hope to see more fantastic content from you. All the best Mally

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I need to do some more of them. It’s definitely my thing! 👍👍👍

[@johnd8538]

I consider myself a fairly tough bloke but that bit where blue came back under the tarp and you two had that little "moment" gave me a lump in my throat. If you can take that out as a photo or something for you to keep, you should. It epitomises your channel and fantastic relationship with him. It was about 1.12 I think.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

What a pair we are making grown tough blokes have uncontrollable emotions! What a dog though. When I first watched that back it made me so happy and grateful of him. Thanks John!

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

Bravo

[@madcat1007]

I second that emotion!!

[@New-o6o]

yup youve got it thumbs up!. looking forward to next adventure.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Abdul! I really enjoy the basic living. I’d love to be off grid really!

[@pbooth88]

Absolutely superb video! Looking forward to more 3 item survival. Challenging ourselves is how we learn who we really are.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate! I’ll definitely be doing more. I love a challenge and it definitely makes you grow as a person.

[@Hiker1958]

Brilliant video Al! Blue is absolutely cracking’. He’s obviously got a great temperament but you’ve also trained him exceptionally well.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Al! He truly is an awesome dog, nature and and a bit of nurture.

[@hosoutdoorpursuits3019]

Nice video! You can roll the potato in thick mud and put it in the coals. The mud acts as a little oven.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Next time for definite! A great tip thanks mate!

[@kevhope7102]

One of yr best vids yet lookin forward to more mate .

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks. I’ll have to get out and do more 3 item survival soon! Thanks Kev.

[@MariuszTravels]

What a brilliant video! I recommend putting potatoes not in the fire, but in the gray, still glowing ashes. Charred potato skin helps to cleanse the intestines in case of water poisoning.

[@edwoodsnowden]

What a great video!! Very enjoyable!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thank you! A bit different but more my thing. 😬

[@jacqueline7118]

I think it awakens the innate primal instincts of very long ago ancestors, plus it looks like fun. lol Your absolutely right, way better than sitting at home. Very much enjoyed you and Blue in this environment. You certainly weren't gonna trick Blue into corn when there was meat on the fire! I think his thoughts were "this is how I got domesticated in the first place, hanging out with people waiting for some snacks!" With a cute face like that, you couldn't help but give him some. haha! Looking forward to some more survival vids. Thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I love that primal feeling. Most people go through life never having that feeling which is sad really. I hope my videos give some inspiration to people to try have a go at getting outside more and bring self reliant. But the dog... he’s such an amazing character. I love him dearly!

[@jacqueline7118]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I can see why you love him to pieces, they are such good friends. :)

[@emilyjohnson3001]

It takes getting used to the environment. You will feel better next time, you got this. The birds chirping is lovely.

[@michaelblack9813]

Now then Al, Respect firstvand foremost.Certatainly looks like you can take the rough with the smooth M8. You were spot on about feeling part of the earth,maybe if more people tried it and respected what was surrounding them,the world would be a far better place. Just love Blue and your telepathic relationship with him.Truly man's best friend. Keep up the great content. ATB. Mick🙂👊

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate! I definitely feel better and on a natural high after camping out especially in the woods. I just hope I inspire others watching to get out and do and feel the same. I love my dog! The best companion.

[@barrybutlerbutler2968]

great video. we use to do our spuds in the hot ashes for about an hour. never had sleep mats pre 1970 and slept on the hard ground. you did well and looking forward to seeing more

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate and next time I’ll try the hot ash! Good tip. Yes a few years back men were men!

[@brechany]

Great video. Shows what can be done with a little effort. Not sure why you were stressing over the potato though. Just chuck it in the middle of the fire, Dig it out when its done. Just like bonfire night when we were kids.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Next time I’ll definitely be chucking it in the fire😬😂!

[@edwoodsnowden]

Crikey learnt soo much as well watching this! Thanks man!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Oh good! We can all learn more ☺️

[@maggi666]

My god man you've got BIIIIIG whatsits to do that! 😳 Blue is like "yeah monnn, this is the life!" That potato took me back to my childhood, when my dad threw some in the bonfire every year, left them a good hour, on the edge of the fire and we had a cloth, peeled the black off and WOWWWWW were they delicious 😋

[@sueevansProoovviitt]

Alan, have you ever considered offering talks about survival to homeless people? The environment might be different - towns and cities - but you could help them to see how to think outside the box to use stuff that's around to help survive. And I bet there's homeless in the countryside too. This is a *brilliant* video! Absolutely keeping it real. I don't normally download videos but I decided I wanted to keep this one for reference. Keep up the good work!👍👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I might go spend a night with the homeless and see how they manage. Tough life

[@GreyGhost.]

SUPERB hour or so ....... loved it.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks! It was a long one but potatoes take a long time to cook 😂

[@GreyGhost.]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE :) ... tinfoil ... make it 4 items.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂would have helped!

[@stephengarrett8076]

Outstanding content, thank you very much. Great to see you set up with 3 items in the rain! Beautiful dog!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Steve! I love the challenge. I’ll keep changing the items to push myself further. 😬

[@keithhaydock889]

You could collect the rain water from the top of the tarp then reposition the ridge so it no longer collected , probably a bit of a pain doing it a few times but something to think about , obviously need the rain as well like ! 😁 Great video again , new favourite youtuber by far extremely watchable and always interesting .

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I think if I didn’t have a good water source I would have but a definite pain doing everything in the rain. It was so wet 😂😂😂

[@MrBrianc1975]

Brilliant video! Back to basics, as we survived for 20,000 years! Early on in the video I was saying you could drink from the pool in the tarp or from your hood and it turns out you did both! Great stuff.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 yes it’s good fun taking on a challenge like that. I need to do more👊

[@jennyleef1775]

What a gorgeous pup. Our daughter has a lovely Blue Merle Border Collie with bright blue eyes...he matches the family as she and her hubby and two little boys all have blue eyes. I enjoyed your video. Although we are in winter here in Australia it seems that you guys keep having more rain than we do at the moment.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Wow you must be my farthest viewer! Hello to you! My dog is a bonnie boy and most people call him ‘she’ because of it 😂. He will be getting confused!

[@mikhaillindan9091]

Outstanding! " its not quite a beer but cheers!!"

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate! Spreading the love!

[@mikhaillindan9091]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE i ve seen a few of yours and you are a big talent, bravo!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well I’m hopefully going to continue and try keep a high standard! Cheers!

[@kevinpounder]

It makes it really interesting watching this type of vidio because in the luxury of our arm chairs we would think i would have done it this way and not that A brilliant blog and one that we all can learn from just by watching 100 percent of your problems where the rain which you conquered . Myself im a softie have taken the largest rucksack and used it a a pad but of course id have been cheating Looking foward to the next adventure .

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I’ll have to do another 3 items soon😉👍

[@jasonrigby446]

I liked this, yep, the bug out.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Just trying to survive in life but happily 😬😬😬

[@ChrisTankCrasher]

This is immense!!! Slightly nuts, but immense.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers Chris! 😂 I’m sure I’ll have easier ones in the future but also harder ones 🥶

[@ChrisTankCrasher]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE haha can’t wait mate!!

[@markmars1587]

Awesome video. I do like woodlands. So many resources. Keep on surviving. Am so jealous.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Plenty of woods out there even if you just go out to cook some bacon for your brunch👍

[@GreencampRhodie]

Great video & overnight exercise. And some good tips in comments. You & Blue could've snuggled to keep each other warmer? That moment between you & Blue at 1hr12min was priceless, never overlook it IN the moment when it happens. Blue is your humble master in many ways, & far superior to us humans.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yea he’s an amazing dog and we have such a good bond. Such a good companion to adventure with👍

[@lesleystrahan4665]

Another good one, Bushman. Keep it going....

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thank you. I like a challenge!

[@outdoorjunky1]

Morning chap, found your channel a couple days ago, loving it so far,well done, never easy in the wet, Me and the dogs have called your channel Blue and the Bushman lol He is such a good boy, and how you controlled him over sharp edge was fantastic, credit to you 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Welcome and I’m glad you appreciate mine and Blue’s connection. We trust each other totally through these adventures which at times as you know is needed for safety. Thanks mate!

[@HobbiesAndSunshine]

I've just found your channel. Really enjoyed this, thank you.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Welcome!!! I hope you enjoy the rest of my videos and spread the word ☺️😬

[@nickoutdoors85]

Great film Al. I was watching it on Saturday night on my phone whilst on a little woodland wild camp myself.. feeding twigs into my Bushbox (cheap copy), and it made me feel like a fraud.... glamping in luxury 🤣 Respect! Have to say I'm sure Blue gave you some pretty quizzical looks.. especially the fuss you were making drinking from the stream when you had a perfectly good tongue... dogs are levellers 😂 Brilliant effort, I'll stick with my tent for now..

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Brilliant! 😂😂😂 well I bet you slept better than I did and I’m sure you ate cooked potato 😂. Definitely good fun though. Thanks. Al

[@pauljoslyn154]

Just discovered your channel - love it. Cracking video and an interesting challenge. You obviously have skills!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Welcome and enjoy the rest of my videos and tell all your friends 😬.

[@uni-bob-kayaking]

Amazing video! Must have missed it 1st time round, hey some lung power kicking the fire off! Force 10 gale!😂

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 one thing I have is a good set of lungs 😂

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

Awesome change from the norm, 3 items and stuck true to this too. That potato must have had a red bull or two like, hopping about like a mad man. I think a 5 item challenge would make things a little less stressful and still be a good challenge mate. I felt for you when trying to get some kip it’s scary how much the ground saps body head and how much sleeping pads/mats are took for granted. Awesome content as always mate 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏕⛺️🏕🤘😀👍❤️ so funny when blue turned his nose up at the veggies 🤣

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂Blue is definitely a carnivore! 5 items might be better for two or three nights?! So might do that if I find time. It really was cold and a winter 3 item survival will be tough. Next winter 😉

[@sueevansProoovviitt]

Hi, Al! If you were in a pine forest, some boughs interlaced make a good bed - keep you off the ground. Don't know what you could use in deciduous forest as an equivalent, tho. Also, if you want your potato to cook right the way thru, try smaller potatoes, or prick them and have a bit of foil to wrap them in & steam them.👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

If I had time I could have made a makeshift bed but yes it’s harder in a deciduous woodland. Thanks👍👍👍

[@julienolan5022]

Great video really enjoyed watching that & blue is a little star, coliies are so intelligent & loyal, it would be great to see you do a survival one where you haven't got a tarp with you so you have to make a shelter out of what's around you, loved how you got the fire going again..

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

If it was dry I wouldn’t have chosen a tarp as that would be a waste of an item so I’m sure I’ll be being the big kid that I am building dens 😊😂 in the future. Blue is amazing and I love watching the film back and seeing his reactions too me. 😬 Thanks Al

[@johndeehan8078]

Excellent. Keep up the good work.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers John. I’ll keep on rolling them out!

[@corey8921]

good one

[@haggishunteroutdoors]

Cracking video mate love these types of videos and blue is a cracking looking dog. That was a good idea with the hood to hold water. All the best .Sam

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks! I love haggis. Yes I’m going to do one every so often and mix up my items.

[@northyorkshirewildcamper5299]

Sure looks like a familiar spot. Can't believe you did try your tarp bag for carrying water. They're kinda waterproof. Great video!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It leaks so wasn’t much use. Enjoyable having to think on the spot which is why I love bushcraft.

[@ciaranclark915]

Love all the content Allen brilliant that's the best way to eat tatties done it when I was a kid

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers chief 👊

[@hArtyTruffle]

Potato would be best to the side of the fire and cooked for longer. Great vid. Really pushed the envelope 👍🏼 About the cold... if I remember right, wool is a great insulator, even when wet. Wool clothes under your waterproofs next time? That’s not cheating 😏

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes wool is great but one better I’ll borrow my dads alpaca jumper he made which is really warm. He spun the wool and knitted it!

[@hArtyTruffle]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE why doesn’t that surprise me!!! 😂

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes his skills are off the scale when it comes to natural craft.

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

The hood was the first thing I thought of when seen your coat ...🙂👍 done jungle training in the 80s in Belize I used vines for water and my poncho I used above my hammock and on one corner I had a triangle filter into my bottle... where the rain water would drop into my filter ... love the survival puts you into a different element all together... Great vid 👌👍ps for food I killed a snake 🐍 taste like lamb Chops 😋😉🤟Blue is brilliant watching him ready to snatch your food ... bless 🙌 super great vid 👏

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Ace mate! I love lamb😂. Just my sort of thing getting out in a jungle survival situation. I’d love it! Thanks!!!

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE 😉👍

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE use leaves for the insulation next time ... more you can put down the better it is to sleep on and should keep the heat in your body... there's a vid I watched about fire's where you have about 6 logs stacked on an angle and when one burns out, the next one falls into place and the fire continues... seen it on KZbin where guys do survival and that was one of the tricks ... clever idea but works 🤟 oh if you had blue next to you, the heat from both of you would help to 😉👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes the self feeding fires are great but would ave taken an age to construct with a small axe. Maybe I’ll take a decent saw next time. 😬

[@andrewalbrighton8600]

A brilliant and very interesting video. As a possible suggestion for a future video following the survival night theme. Do some research into putting together a ten item kit that fits inside a tobacco tin . Then go out only with some dog food for your delightful buddy and just the tin in your pocket . I did a similar test in the army and even with loads of training and experience it can be a very interesting experience like what you have experienced in this video. I enjoy raw potatoes and they are more healthier for you raw than cooked . Also collies are bred to be very Hardy creatures even though alot of them are domesticated these days. Good luck with your future endeavours.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes thank you! I definitely want to challenge myself so I like your suggestion. Trapping game is fairly easy round where I live but it’s getting permission to do so. My dads always had ferrets so if I can fit one in the tobacco tin I’ll survive with just that😂😂😂

[@andrewalbrighton8600]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE As a seasoned bushcrafter , you should know that there is more available to eat in the environment than animals. You should know about the plants life as well. Fungi is available all year round in the UK if know what to look for and plenty of plants for the taking without permission. As I said , research, research, research. This the key to being a great bushcrafter.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Totally but I do love meat cooked on a fire especially pheasant and the dog eats what I don’t.

[@andrewalbrighton8600]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I enjoy meat as well, but an occasional break from it is good for you as well.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

My partner is veggie so I’m actually getting into it a bit more and actually enjoying it! I’ll never convert though.

[@RootsLion]

hold scraper against ur boot an yank ferro bak towards you . wont knock fluffy bits everywer den dappy

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Nice one! I’ll try it next time! Thanks.

[@RootsLion]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE go thanks corprals corner ch lol p,s love the spot that woods looks awesome

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I’m lucky having the woods on my doorstep! They’ve been my playground all my life.

[@MadCowOutdoors]

Great vid! earned yourself a sub. can't wait for the next 3 item challenge! Maybe a knife -pot - ferro rod? And make a Natural shelter?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Welcome! Yes that might be my next one. Or beer, vodka and a sleeping mat! 😂

[@bernadettelouise5735]

Cool video enjoyed watching :)

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks! 😊

[@steveproud846]

What a great video👍👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers! I’ll definitely enjoy doing my 3 item survival challenge. I’ll have to do another soon.

[@ceri1796]

Beautiful dog

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

He definitely is!

[@samappleby1297]

I’m sitting here watching you in the rain. I’m next to my log burner so i thought id experiment some medium spuds in the log burner wrapped in tin foil!! Just in case we have to take the power outages seriously. Little steps lol

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I cook them in my log burner sometimes 👍.

[@samappleby1297]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE they ended up ok but charred even in tin foil. Maybe they need more layers 🙄 Fab video.

[@simombreeds9501]

Robin in the back ground👍🏻

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

They always follow you around 😬

[@outsidertank]

Awesome pal good work..lush dog.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers man! It’s quite tough but I’ll do another soon with different items. 😬

[@outsidertank]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE absolutely nailed it fair play..

[@green9543]

Good video wood make a raised bed to get you and blue of the cold floor 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Definitely if I had time but the dark was creeping in. A hot stone water bottle would have helped.

[@johnmullane4034]

you had the perfect water collecting on your tarp ......

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I did have a drink from it in the morning but yes a tarp is a perfect collection vessel. 👍

[@brianbritton3175]

Great video !

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks. I’m going enjoy my 3 item survival videos!

[@brianbritton3175]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I will say I was worried when I saw the title of the video. So many KZbinrs make videos like this and edit them to make it look so easy and comfortable. I really appreciate you showing how even a very experienced person struggles in this type of situation. I can’t wait to see the next one!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks! Definitely no editing 😂. It was quite uncomfortable! I’ll always be honest unlike the Bear Grylls of this world.

[@stewslaney1199]

Nothing more miserable than being wet and cold in the bush. Good on you for sticking it out. I would have gone home !

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was a tough but enjoyable night👊

[@mMMm-mr9ic]

As a kid's we used to bake potatoes in hot ash from burned wood, almost under the fire, dig and cover potatoes with ash and move the fire slightly on top to keep the heat. Same sith corn, just keep leafs on yhe corn. I think I gona make it myself🤔

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I’ll definitely try that next time instead of wrestling a hot potato that won’t sit still 😂

[@mMMm-mr9ic]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE yes haha that was funny, You may need wait like an hour to beka potato and it will be litlle burn from outside but definitely cook insida hehe. Totally enjoy your movie and way of living. Keep working.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers man!

[@hArtyTruffle]

Best vid so far 👍🏼✨✨✨

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks! Just something a bit different but more me.

[@hazetheherd2214]

Brilliant video 😊

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks! It’s a long video but it was a way longer night for me 🥶😂

[@hazetheherd2214]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE I bet ! Well done can imagine how cold and uncomfortable it was

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

The 3 items worked as I’m still here😂

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Well done!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate.

[@carolcollins7049]

Hi Bushman and Blue Trev here...3 items,top man ( lunatic) but top man. You must have an engineering background Al? Nothing is a problem. Keep smiling. Cheers

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I can just design and make things. My brain is perfect for problem solving and I thrive on it. Cheers Trev.

[@TheMadcapMonster]

Great to watch you having to think on the fly...you must have heard me saying "use your hood" :) Although you need to improve your juggling skills with that potato. Thanks for another brilliant video. 😀

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I love having to over come problems and use my brain. It is my job though designing and making things but I prefer it out in the woods. If I go on a dry day hopefully I can make some more interesting bits! Thanks man. 😬

[@fcernst]

Great video..! that looks like the Wildlife Hatchet .. that is a nice rain jacket.. who makes that one? Thanks.. great channel!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers mate. The jacket isn’t anything special but it is goretex and made by sprayway. I use it for Bushcraft because I bought it cheap and it’s the best colour 👍

[@bencook6605]

Hi I came from mcm. Great vid mate I'm subbed 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Welcome Ben! Enjoy the rest of my adventures. Plenty of content and loads more in the pipeline. 😬

[@DaveDoesOutdoors]

Nice 1 good effort - love Blue x Atb 🤟

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Dave once again!

[@Redbeardcarpentryco]

The moment you realised you could use your hood was priceless!! Proper lightbulb moment!😂 Although you definitely had more than 3 items, I’ll let you off. Made a good job of it mate well done!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I only had 3 items?! I had a light as well but with out a light it might as well be a podcast 😂

[@Redbeardcarpentryco]

Yeh I did think that after I typed it! Haha is the food not an item? Either way you still did a lot better than most would! And it was enjoyable to watch!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate. I’ll take food with me for any 3 item survivals just because I can’t trap or hunt on my channel and I love food! I’ll have to do another soon with 3 different items.

[@Redbeardcarpentryco]

Fair enough. Yeh would be good! Should be a bit dryer this time of year!

[@campingadventureswithcarl9493]

I stumbled upon your channel...good content..great video...I would have drunk the plastic flavored water off the tarp but a chill moving spring is usually a good bet..🤟🏻

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Welcome and thank you! I hope you enjoy the rest of my videos

[@edwoodsnowden]

My Dog Dexter loves Choritzo, never cooked it though just eat it cold!

[@chrisbeetroot]

Nicely done. Not sure about the dinner though, I'll be counting the dogs ears and feet in the next video! Give yourself a fighting chance next time, you'll likely always have a few items on your person - I can't think of any time I've had just a tarp, an axe and a fire steel. The hip freeze is the real ordeal, how would you deal with this next time?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 the dog is all there! I need him! I’d make a bed of leaves or moss I think but it was all just too wet and dark. Maybe a hot rock to keep me warm.

[@frederickridall628]

Hi, suberbly enjoyable video but where did the lantern come from?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Without a lantern it would just be a poscast😂😂😂

[@frederickridall628]

👍😁

[@justkarl_outdoors2163]

Sweet video that mate 👍 put in a good shift there mate some good skills haha love how blue was chipping in to help aswell 😂👍 atb mate karl

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks man! It was actually quite a tough night sleeping on the cold ground and being wet through. I love it though 😬

[@justkarl_outdoors2163]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE you should have used the dog for warmth haha I would have nowt wrong with hugging your dog when your cold haha

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Actually there was about half an hour in the night when he was against my legs and it made a massive difference!

[@justkarl_outdoors2163]

It's will do mate dog give off load for heat especially the ones that have a thick coat of fur

[@unitedtrailbuilders2320]

Awesome vid mate I bet it was a crap nights sleep tho mate but iv a question do u feel you could of done the same job with just a good bush knife on you obv you would have to batton to cut thru the big stuff but may of come in handy closer to camp I must say you are one of the best doing the mad camp iv seen have you seen the smooth gerfixt vids when they began they did a load of crazy challenges worth the watch plus building there round house that wasn't that long ago I'm going to see if they camp in it yet actually after this vid lol

[@unitedtrailbuilders2320]

Bet that was a pretty tuff night tho mate I camped in my new tent in cold conditions recently and I woke up aching on one side on a thermarest air bed with insulation under

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I would never have lit a fire I that it was so wet and that was quite important. I’ll check them out!

[@RubikMaster13]

I love your videos man!!! Where about a is this forest?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thank you 🙏 I’m trying to motivate people to get out and do a bit more. It’s just a local wood but every bit of woodland offers similar. It’s my secret location though ☺️

[@RubikMaster13]

BUSHMAN and BLUE haha fair enough!!! I’d treasure a place like that too! 😉

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It’s been my playground all my life! I love the woods.

[@musafirajay6121]

Nice brother

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks man!

[@musafirajay6121]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE camping video What youtube category Upload video.?? Reply man

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

What do you mean by ‘category’?

[@musafirajay6121]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE What is the youtube category of camping video Upload ? .

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I had to google it as I have no clue what it is. I can’t remember setting one but if I did I guess camping is a sport? Or entertainment?

[@kokopelau6954]

In the country or mountains of America in the old days 5c would be called a 1 dog night without a blanket. At least that's what my grandpa used to tell me. And you had a dog.;-)

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

That generation was tough! Humans are all softening as time goes on 😂. I think we all need to do a bit more ‘without a blanket’ (the safety blanket we all seem to use). Thanks

[@kokopelau6954]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE yeah. I remember camping in a tent with my brothers, by ourselves, when I was 10 or 12 years old. It was the family vacation, we did it every year. Mom and Dad stayed home, we lived in a tent. Cooked our own food. Fished, went swimming, told each other scary stories, and loved every minute of it. If we did it today, my parents would have been in trouble with social services. But we lived different lives than people today. I still have trouble understanding how people talk about how hard it is to go solo or "wild camping." I'm in my 70's and because of life choices I was not able to go often for years but I made sure to take my kids, so they appreciate it and still go themselves. I'm now starting to get back in to solo camping and sharing the "Forgotten" supposedly, skills now called Bushcraft. See ya in the woods.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I give both my teenage kids the freedom to do anything but now a days they don’t take it. I wish they did and went out on adventures like I did as a child. I’m glad we were brought up in a time that children learned by doing and trying! Come the apocalypse everyone under 30 will just die out straight away because the internet stopped 😂. I’m glad you’re getting back to a bit of wild camping. In life we all get moments of contentment and elation but being outdoors you get more and they last longer! Enjoy my American friend.

[@suehill6921]

Greetings from Sydney.Great video, I thought if you had made blue lie down at your back, it may have been warmer to sleep with the fire in the front. Is there anything you can’t do. ?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 I’m pretty handy 😬

[@terrypatterson1481]

Had you foraged your own food then it would have been a better Vlog - I'm sure you could have caught a rabbit or something from the forest floor to eat. I look forward to your next adventure with anticipation.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Definitely but I have to be careful what I show to people and also having permission to trap. If I had more time I’d forage but again showing it can easily make people try it and pick the wrong thing which as you know can be harmful. I just love being out in it all!😬

[@MATRIX....]

Good stuff 👍couldn’t you find any stones to put round fire,potato would have cooked nicely on a good stone😎

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 that bloody potato 😂. Next time I’ll cook it is smaller bits.

[@MATRIX....]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE lol..while potatoes can be eaten raw,one should do so in moderation..raw potatoes contain lectins,an anti nutrient..which can cause upset stomach,diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues.hey you should take up juggling 😎👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 I’ll have to eat some raw potatoes and see if they agree with my stomach 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@wildernesslifecraft8180]

Great video. You were already collecting rain water in the tarp. You could of drank that.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yeah I did in the morning. I should have slept with my head out and mouth open 😂

[@wildernesslifecraft8180]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Yes I commented before the end bit. That rain was relentless. You did amazing.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was actually quite a difficult night. Especially being cold.

[@cornishxplora]

Cracking video, although a battery lantern I would say is a 4th item. “Personal thought” None the less I watched the whole thing. 👍🏼 love the idea of your 3 item survival tasks.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 I agree but the whole video would have been black without a light. So with my commentary it might as well be a podcast😂. More to come though as I love the challenge! And in better conditions I’ll be able to make more interesting things.

[@cornishxplora]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE haha I know it can’t be easy mate. 😂 Looking forward to the next video…. Primitive tools possibly. Or making use of crap you find on the coast line…Saw a great video on how to make cordage using old bottles and a knife.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I know the bottle trick but haven’t tried it🤔. There’s a tonne of ideas I have. 😬

[@cornishxplora]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE if your ever around cornwall mate would be awesome to meet up 👍🏼Insta. Cornish_xplora

[@sallyohalloran6650]

Love your videos. How's your dad? He is a trooper!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks! He’s working hard like usual today sorting out his bee hives as he has just gathered two new swarms. 👌😬😬

[@nomadbushcraft1485]

Try birch bark too and lights when wet

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yeah I’d used up my birchbark lighting the first fire. It shows it’s worth prepping for a second fire which I wasn’t expecting to light as a just in case.

[@nomadbushcraft1485]

I saw that you did use some, try looking for fat wood to I collected quite a bit at Thirlmere when walking

[@hArtyTruffle]

Just had a good idea for the water... there are non-toxic plants that have hollow stems. I’m thinking a straw? Would save your hands.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I can think of one now but none grow in the woods. It great to have to find solutions to problems without the resources. I love it!

[@keeperofthegood]

I just looked over the last 11 months vids I dont see you have done this concept a second time? Would be good to see. On our West Coast here, 4200KM from where I live, a very common event is to drive off the mountain and become stuck in your car or in a steep ravine you cant climb out of. I think challenging yourself to limited gear, and not necessarily the best gear, is a good challenge to do :)

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I should do more as I love the challenge. Too many video ideas to do 😂😂😂👍

[@keeperofthegood]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE LMAO that is the living truth!! ME as a viewer can complicate YOU as a creators life so easily with project ideas. LIKE: You know, the other thing you recently mentioned was helicoptering in a new shelter, but really, why not build a better shelter anyways? A day in your back yard with lumber and ideas? Nothing set in stone, just explore those ideas of what you'd do to make it better, and see if it did or not. Be something to do when not on the trails and something maybe you can get a following for a group to back and then make it happen.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I have loads of projects on which are all sleeping pods mainly. I need to finish them off and I’ll make a video on each showing them👍

[@Czeslawwieslaww]

Nice challenge Man...but kinda extreme 🤣😆💪

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I like pushing my boundaries. Hopefully I’ll push them further in future ‘3 item survival’. 😉

[@Czeslawwieslaww]

At least u know to build some protection between uself and d ground for next time 😆 keep it up 💪

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Definitely but in the wet and dark was pretty much impossible. One day I’ll build a palace with a four poster out of a few twigs and berries. 😂Thanks man.

[@geoffdwarren]

hope you didnt get poorly with the water, next time try and catch the water from the tarp may be a bit safer ,good job mate enjoyed the video,

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It was a spring it seemed so pretty safe 🙃. Glad you enjoyed my happily miserable night 😂😂😂

[@Hung-Tien]

Hi Al . It looks cold. I would heated some rock and burying them beneath where I want to sleep.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes I think in extreme conditions I would have done. The fire was enough to keep me warm but it definitely needed to be lit. Thanks Al

[@Hung-Tien]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Thank you Al. Your videos inspired us to leave the city and move to Lake District. We started looking for a property. Thanks again. 🙏

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Brilliant!!! That is an excellent life choice and I’m glad I added to it!!!! Good luck with it all.

[@carcampinguk]

Why didnt you drink the rain water off the tarp instead?

[@ReverseWingover]

Great video, very well done... Come the Zombie apocalypse I'll be sure to search you out to keep me alive. One thing to say... Seal Skinz waterproof socks. I know you have some, surely they wouldn't have been considered one of your 3 items?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes totally true! I love those socks. Come the apocalypse I’m definitely surviving!

[@shanegreen2583]

Ya could have used the tarp to collect the water

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well I did drink out of it in the morning but the water source I had was close by so I used that instead. A long straw in to the tarp water would have been best 😂

[@craigpalmer347]

Quallity mate 👍👍👌🏕🌲🔥

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers man! There will be more!

[@rochellemotovlog9257]

nice

[@casondave]

I was gonna say - yer gonna have a crap night! Your 3 items were fine but when you didn't make ANY attempt to prep the ground at all you're done for. You need to get your fire stuff ready first and then look at the pile of wood that you think will last you the night ..... then go get 4x's more of that amount to add to the pile! Once the wood is sorted THEN prep the ground. Level it and get it piled up (in canada we just cut pine boughs tips off the trees) with anything, and make a flat bed AT LEAST 2 feet thick, because by morning that will have compressed down to 2-3 inches - if you don't get your butt off the ground with something between you and the ground (pref dry) you won't get a stitch of sleep. After the bed is prepped then get your tarp up - if you ‘re not sheltered and it is raining get the trap up rough because chances are, if your tree branches, or moss, or leaves, are damp or wet the bottom edge of the tarp has to go on top, of that soggy mess. Besides if it IS wet stuff you’ll still have a crap night and forget sleeping …… nod off a bit but you just have to sit up and keep the fire going all night. We also have a slight advantage over you guys in that you pretty much can’t stretch your arms pout in Canada and NOT hit 20 acres of pine trees so we have TONS of insulation always handy to get a bed built …… but your beer is better.

[@matthewsmith7319]

I see you used the cords on the tarp after all. Good attempt tho!

[@matthewsmith7319]

Do you have a contact for someone at Rab? I’ve tried fb and instagram but no reply.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

The big brands get loads of emails so don’t seem to respond.

[@MAJJJJJJ]

Use tge bag you put the tarp in for water

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes it isn’t sealed though so would leak. It’s fun coming up with ideas👍👍👍