ADVANCED WOODSCRAFT LESSON #4

advanced woodscraft lesson #4
planning our next trip can be a big part of how well things go at camp. i will show you a process to focus the set up and gathering of gear to make the set up of camp and the meals at camp flow easy and smoothly.

[@davef5916]

Blackie, I just wanna say I hope this video gets to as many people going into the outdoors as possible. So much of what has now become an industry revolves around shilling brands and gear items for earnings. Everyone says buy this buy that, here's my affiliate link etc. What you've done here is assessed the NEED to accommodate for not the GEAR to purchase, it's why Josh's bug out bag went so popular and I hope the same for this video too, I think it might deserve a more descriptive title after #4. Thank you!

[@jasonjohnson6344]

A guy that taught me a bunch about backpacking, traveled the world to climb mountains. He kept a baggy full of those sugar coated lemon drops in his pocket. Said they would help with energy and keeping his mouth moist. I found it actually really works. Another good one Blackie, thanks.

[@mikelgeren149]

I found a 1950s Boy Scout Handbook , it's very similar to what you're teaching Blackie . 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Very cool! i have several and am always impressed with how much real world good info they contain

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

I completely agree! The BSA Field book and various merit badge pamphlets are great resources, I use them as handouts in my classes!

[@davidneal6920]

Good advice thanks Blackie. Since my old Army days I still try to picture a modular arrangement to organisation. I visualise hunting gear, cooking gear, sleeping gear etc. and visualise all of those items in each modular bundle while packing. Like you I put them in the same areas in my pack. Seems to work for me and stops me forgetting stuff - most of the time lol. Like your organisational skills Brother. Cheers Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@markgibbs904]

You can't beat a menu, the accoutrements, and room for fluctuations. Thanks again for another useful lesson.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Great advice!! Way back when, probably in the ‘70s. I was going deer hunting. After I purchased the deer tag I was broke. With just a dollar or two I went to local grocery store. Where I found Vienna sausages on sale. I liked Vienna sausage so it was the answer to my problem. I figured about 4 cans a day and a loaf of bread and I was set. First morning they were frozen. So that night I put them in my sleeping bag to keep warm. During the night a couple cans, I guess I smashed them, leaked. I only had the one change of clothes, so I stunk Vienna sausage, so did my sleeping bag. I smelled like Vienna sausage, I slept in their stink. I was so tired of Vienna sausages. Even to this day!! I was young and dumb. Now I’m old and I hope a bit smarter. Smoothing is the way to go and with though isn’t hard to do.

[@henrydaubresse9652]

One more thing to consider. My hammock straps, tree straps, ridgelines and tent stakes all live in a nylon mesh bag of their own. If it rains, these are going to get wet, right? Okay, when it does (and it will), the mesh bag ties to the outside of my pack and these wet things stay away from the rest of my gear. My tarp and poncho have their own plastic zip-lock bags and live in one of the outside pockets of "Good Old Alice" anyway. And my Grayl nests into a Stanley cookpot that in turn nests into a cheap Walmart cup (the Stanley's lid fits it too) and everything plus a spork and Hot Lips fit into a Molle Bottle Carrier I can either sling or drop into Dear Alice.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good point

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

i flow in the woods, when everything is set. like water on glass, being fluid is elite, and that's where it's at, feels like magic

[@williamdroom5789]

I use a pill planner for the number of days plus 1 day extra because if I carried all the bottles it would fill an entire haversack.

[@timlacy2284]

Blackie, Great Video and Outstanding Information. Tips and Tricks on making a plan for your outing. I appreciate you sharing your Time and knowledge and wisdom and experience and all your hard work and your teaching. I'm still looking for the Boker Tree Brand Barlow knife for you. Thanks Again. You Are The Master Woodsman and Bushcrafter and passing on the Craft. Tim L.

[@terryszczudlik6466]

HEY! I'm a northerner, and I say supper. 😂😂😂😂

[@terrymagiera1924]

Here in the thumb of Michigan we call it supper too

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺 thankyou for your time to make these videos, another great video, thankyou

[@rleeAZ]

Great series Blackie. I always front-load a trip with a hearty breakfast on that first day out. Whether made at home, or at a cafe en-route to the trailhead. Lunch can then be a snack, a sandwich brought from home, or none at all.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Good stuff!

[@haroldmiller6853]

Exallent advice we stressed this with our scouts even to where the first aid kit was so if need be you knew right where it was in anyone's pack . Thanks for sharing 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Right on

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Great content as usual Blackie! Writing everything down will also be beneficial when planning and packing up. Especially useful so as not to forget anything - for both "silver wolves" and younger pups!

[@thankmelater1254]

Yes! I'm going to do a practice run tonight, with a list, and pack properly, even though it's going to be backyard. Previously I loaded everything as it seemed to fit, and what needed to be protected rather than what I'd need first. Luckily my backpack has access zippers top front and bottom, so I can pack for all considerations.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Absolutely!

[@Old-man-of-the-forrest]

This is a really good series of videos. They give me some things to think about. Thanks for your time and effort preparing these videos.

[@royreece6694]

Always good content. The only thing i saw you didn't touch on was a fire kit and first aid. Keep doing what you are doing. I enjoy the the knowledge you spread. God bless you.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Noted!

[@scottykinder1255]

Great system Blackie. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianburge3349]

THANKS BLACKIE AS ALWAYS .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad to do it

[@keithricketts4867]

Grail/Grayl who's keeping track..?? Lol. Semper-fi sir

[@ahabstar]

Now in those younger and dumber days a group of us would camp together and could gain advantage of distribution of shared load. Somehow it came to be that we would make a pot of chicken noodle soup from scratch cutting up carrots, celery and so on as first supper. Everything was in the pot going in and the pot became the communal sink for washing dishes. Still all about planning but usually meals the rest of the week were more traditional bannock bread, summer sausage, farm eggs, etc.

[@oldminer5387]

Thank you Blackie, this is a great series, you have made many good points.

[@robslagle]

I made an effort to pack and setup my camp with this methodology when I came to your gathering. It did make a difference how smoothly everything went up and came down. Only had one bush pot, one coffee pot and one skillet to do my meals. One tote for my kitchen gear, one tote for my tent gear. One bag for clothes/toiletries. One backpack for my day pack stuff.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Sounds great!

[@jeffersoncarlisle3125]

Excellent thank you! I definitely want to watch this again in the future.

[@larryeddings3185]

Excellent information, Blackie. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you for your insite on setting up your gear for an outing! This makes great since to making it smooth!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You bet!

[@kippdog536]

Great series so far. Lots of information on the best way to simplify a fairly simple task. If that makes sense. Haha Thanks for the great videos.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronaldgreene2759]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, great video!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

My pleasure!

[@richarddevore8847]

Plan + Prepare + Practice = Success For many years of assisting others learn about woodsmanship skills these areas became the most important areas for each of them that went into their local areas to camp, fish, hunt or enjoy the outdoors wherever they lived. I firmly believe you touched every area using your experience and brought this to the forefront of my mind watching this video. Thank you for taking the time to help us realize these steps we need to take before we go out for a one, two, or three day outing. Looking forward for more of this type of information.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video Blackie , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Blackie

[@hagman1077]

Hey Blackie- Thanks for your advice and tips. I too agree that it is a good idea to make a list of items to take as I have learned this the hard way when you need something and forgot to bring it. Dont forget to include comforts like good meat and drink. Thanks for another vid and be safe out there.

[@woodrowbrimm2805]

Might want to add a Ground Cloth for Insulation under the Sleeping Bag .

[@dadsausmchero]

Loving this series. Thanks for the reminders and keep it up .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you like them!

[@lens7859]

Thank you sir

[@peterslabinger6221]

Blackie, loved your video but one important thing you left out is what are you planning to do for days of camping. Your meals you are planning need to complement those activities. If you have a short amount of time in the morning because you have to be somewhere early , your meal planning needs to quick and easy. Your meal planning needs to fit your activities and time you have for that day or outing.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Good point!

[@jeffpaul8260]

its supper! just call it what it is!!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

lol

[@smoothvern165]

Awesome video and great series!!! And, believe it or not, I make that same list every time I go! Thanks for ALL of the great tips!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You rock!

[@SarahEnright-qy4cs]

I like your videos. You will be popular with women also.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Wow, thank you

[@itllkeal]

Thanks again 😊

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You're welcome 😊

[@cal593]

For some reason, if I accidentally click a random video, it changes my suggestions for weeks. But if I watch 5 of your videos in a row, I hardly get any suggestions for more. It's really weird. I usually watch one of your videos every day. Hopefully this comment helps the algorithm

[@joemitz5913]

Thank you

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You're welcome

[@kennethwilson8633]

Good job maybe show your pack for this trip…

[@Wojtek7060]

Blackie, I need your help. I have a problem with chafing right above my ankles. After longer hikes (17-20 miles) chafing is often serious. It was much, much better when I have been using rubber boots. Even after 18 miles chafing was minimal. Now, with boots it is a serious problem. I use cotton socks. Maybe that is the source of trouble. But changing all my hiking socks to wool socks will be pricey. I want to avoid it. Any tips?

[@kamaeq]

Try thin dress socks, like hose. You can use knee high stocking, but real thin dress socks work. Wear them on your skin with your other socks over them.

[@Wojtek7060]

@@kamaeq I always use two pairs of socks. Thin inside, thick outside. But not that thin to be honest. Such socks are synthetic. Maybe that is the thing. Thank you for the advice

[@bushcraftchip]

coffee cup...lol,light , mosquito net

[@RoxUniverse]

Hi Blackie, do you have a link to buy the same Kukri you got from Himalayan imports? Thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

No, sorry

[@RatdogDRB]

Proper Planning Prevents PIss Poor Panic.

[@Cetok01]

Blackie: Just wanted to let you know that, as a Northerner (Upstate New York), it's supper for me, too. But then, folks in the Big Apple think we upstaters are hicks, too. ;-)

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

lol

[@chevybill1833]

Hate to nitpick! Grayl water filter.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

not a nitpick always feel free to point things out

[@stevenladrig9592]

Wacky I premix all my breakfast lunch dinner I Market with a black marker pick me up some snacks they've got to be nutritious and I usually take my toiletry and my washout cook said are you can teens buy to court and my 1 quart if I have to I'll use my grill four more water I have that already rolled up ready to go ultralight sleeping bag do my tarp up put my hammock up I'm ready to go