Beginning Bushcraft Gear, Skills, Camping in the Woods

[@arctodussimus6198]

I’ve been going out to the wilds since the first time my Dad took me camping when I was 5 (that was 1964). I feel so much better surrounded by miles of forest filled with animals than I do in any city, big or small, surrounded by people. For me, sitting at a campfire brings back a primal feeling of completeness and safety. I have no fear of any animal the wilderness because whatever you meet, predator or prey, you know it will be honest and true in its actions. There is a contentment that I find in Nature which doesn’t exist in a man made environment.

[@stanlarose2317]

I like how this is practical and not a commercial for affiliate links of expensive gadgets

[@simoninkin9090]

Well, this is not thru-hiking or urban survival..

[@waitingforanalibi2224]

I agree, just information for the sake of sharing knowledge. Rare nowadays, Subscribed.👍

[@johnburgin7478]

Hadn’t heard you speak in a while. I firmly believe that everyone needs to at least go to the woods and camp once . Being in the woods gives you a better appreciation of the natural world. Some of the worst hunting trips have become some of the fondest memories. My oldest brother tried to get on that show . Glad to see you well

[@mauifreediver-nc1dw]

I am so impressed by your originality, no one ever on KZbin or anywhere else since the beginning of time thought of putting together such a bush craft kit, I mean you talk about cutting tools, cordage, fire starting and so much more, you are a bonified genius, the inbred community including your mother who is also your sister are proud of you, they named a trailer park after your grandfather who was also your dad. You will be teaching your nephew/son these good skills, you go genius.

[@kuba-x3r]

In the bushcraft world full of reviews of expensive knives and gear, you calmed down me and probably many others by your simplicity, your calmness, by small, important and cheap elements of your gear, by your advices. It was great to hear you talk about bushcraft. Thank you for this video, stay safe!

[@lpeora]

Nice video.. It's good to see someone not trying to hawk or sell the latest and greatest gadget on the market.. simple, straightforward, and honest.. Great job..

[@TheVerbiousOne]

Money is a resource and as you've demonstrated, a quality kit can be put together for very little money. Great video Jess!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Pat!! Appreciate it

[@journeyman7189]

Good breakdown Jess and interesting talk about how you started. Nate

[@andy1986a]

love the kit if it was mine id add small digging tool and fishing kit and a large bin bag

[@EnduranceRoom]

Excellent! Thank you

[@johnydsmithson6834]

Love the polish satchel. Use the same one for vitals and triage supplies to compliment my IFAK.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Its a brilliant little bag. Light and functional

[@terrybutler-fl4dx]

This is a very helpful vid, I remember my first night out, I was freaked out but thank God I got through it. On your first night, my suggestion would be, don’t be far from home /safty. Build your confidence up. I wasn’t far from safety/home. The fire made enough light to where, I felt comfortable. Eventually, I drifted off to sleep. I think I spent 2/3 nights out there. Try not to wait until you have to because something has happened, I think you know what I’m getting at.

[@MrBraffZachlin]

dave canterbury is a modern day legend bushcraft wise. nice to see you mentioned him, even if the five C's are not his original concept, he has prolly made more ppl aware of them than anyone ever

[@EnduranceRoom]

Agreed, and he is an excellent teacher. Thanks for watching

[@Tykevelli304]

Great video! You definitely don't have to go broke to have a great time in the woods!

[@manfredneumann938]

Excellent presentation and advice Jess, I am loving the old school gear. You proved bushcraft can be done on a budget and that practice is the way to sharpen your skills. Your humble honesty is a breath of fresh air.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, Manfred! The old gear sure has character. I know I have been showing a lot of newer gear on the channel, but at the end of the day, its not the gear. Cheers my friend

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Thanks Jess, you totally inspired me with all the great content you put out, I hope continue to share your journey with us, JJ.

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

Great job Jess! You can’t spend too much time covering the basics. I really enjoyed your story on how you got started! Keep up the great work brother!

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Tim!! I started talking , and I was like, this is quite the story! lol Thanks for watching brother. We are heading out later this morning and planning on stopping at the post office. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. Have a good one!

[@kaceesavage]

You should put Nature Is Real on a shirt. 😁 This was a great reminder of all you really need to have with you.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks man, I dig it. Cheers

[@kevlarnegative]

'Nature is where it's at', love that!

[@frogmorepipester7490]

Great channel. I am 55 and I have been camping in the woods since I was 6.(with my Dad) 8 when my buddy and I had enough guts. We used military surplus. Now that we have internet I have all kinds of camping gear.Cheers from the South Carolina Lowcountry

[@harmleyten4]

You still go?

[@frogmorepipester7490]

@@harmleyten4 more now than ever!

[@KT_survival]

Great simple setup! The biggest challenge is: "I am gonna be eaten by wild animals. Also ants, spiders, mosquitos will be there... I might get hurt or lost. It's scary". The key to enjoy overnight in the woods is to beat this thought.

[@482Brisbane369]

And awareness of what is in your target environment bring whatever gear n emergency aid you might think ya need at first, then re-evaluate your choices again afterwards, hind site can make survival and more pleasant in the future.

[@deathb4dishonor516]

SALUTE to you and the channel! Continued inspiration to us all. Thanks!

[@angieconley6501]

Excellent information. Great video. Thank you. Have a wonderful day. 😊

[@scarborosasquatchstation1403]

Hello Jess ...Its Good to find your channel " Endurance Room" once again after my notifications keep getting changed.... Will check this video out first then some newer episodes...! Thanks ~ Tom /Scarboro

[@frh-freerangehuman]

Well. Two years later I’m watching again. Still a great watch. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks my friend. 🤝

[@cutta1984]

Amen brother and we appreciate every second of the video I truly do. I will be out there soon after about a year and a half of training I will start to bring one child in at a time and fully train them as this is a necessity.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Hi there Jess .. Right on 👍. A Back to Basics .. 'the' Basics Kit. It won't break the bank and if one just looks .. easy to source and perhaps one has some or even most of it already. My first real knife, going back to my pre-teens was a cheap, common 'fishing knife' with a canvas sheath. My Dad was a keen surf fisherman. A thin full-tang blade with a riveted wooden handle. Soft Carbon Steel .. quick to blunt and just as quick to sharpen (any handy smooth rock would do 😊). One of the biggest obstacles to getting 'out there' is often oneself .. and being discouraged by the amount of 'must have' hi-tech gear being thrust at one by the 'experts' .. gear, gear, gear .. $$$. A good Posting .. thanks. Hopefully it'll serve as encouragement to those waiting (for themselves? 😊) to take the first step. Take care .. Tommy

[@jons2447]

Thank you, Jess!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Jon!

[@steverobiston8247]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, appreciate it

[@ahabstar]

Would have enjoyed having you on back when we were still doing the radio shows. Just talking philosophy, experiences or any particular topics you wanted. I really enjoy your videos, especially the ones where nature and your actions around camp are the “dialogue” For me, the best motivation is always how it recharges your batteries. Even just crunching around in the fallen leaves in the fall for an hour or so. It is just a reconnection to how we are supposed to live.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. Were you doing the radio shows online or radio? Either would have been cool. I do like the presentation style videos myself. Its a bit more interesting to film with setting up the shots and what not, but the intent is to not only show the different tasks, but the capture some of the atmosphere of being out there. The recharge is the best part for me, too. Cheers Jess

[@ahabstar]

@@EnduranceRoom Internet for the survival show, but live with occasional prerecorded repeats. It was a weekly show with other formats on different days. All for the fun of it. We stopped 6-7 years ago it seems.

[@Darqwulph]

That sharpener u have is great ive never seen one like that

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! It is pretty handy.

[@ronnyhuysmans4120]

great :)

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Jess this is the Best Video yet !!!!! Hand down Brother the Best ! I would really like to do a weekend in the woods learning from you!!!! Keep this MoJO going! Your a true Leader to all of us that watch !

[@johnjolabushcraft8844]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@gud2go50]

I started out as you did with limited bushcraft experience. I was in the Boy Scouts with my friends but we only did that in order to hang out together on summer jamborees and stuff so we never took the lessons to seriously. I did enjoy being in the woods though. When I joined the Marine Corps, I did trian in the field but bushcraft was not required in my MOS. Later during my time in the Corps I was volinteered to go to a special ops unit to train and then teach Marines to survive in the arctic. I was told they picked me due to my record, attitude and that I had zero experience in cold weather environments. They wanted someone that they could train from the begining. I ended up going to many survival and mountaineering schools sponsored by several different branches of the military. I developed a love for this stuff and never looked back. I enjoyed teaching as well. Sounds like you did the same thing but took a different path. Path Finders has turned out some great instructors. I especially enjoy Coalcracters web site as well as the ones you mentioned. Thanks for the informative videos.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. That is interesting they went for a blank slate. Makes sense. I bet the courses were great experiences. I had a blast at the Pathfinder School. They have a great program design and I learned a lot while there in a short span of time. Still think about it often. They showed, explained, and then you do, while gradually increasing the pressure. During the classes, I kept thinking that there was no way I would expect so much out of myself in the period of time we had to do certain tasks, but that was the point. It ended up showing everyone there that stuck it out that they were capable of far more than they realized. I would have liked to have kept going with their instructor program, but life has lead me elsewhere. Nonetheless, I keep at it and love to learn and challenge myself. Dan from Coalcracker is really good. Definitely learned a lot from his stuff as well. His method for building a bucksaw is excellent. Uses jam knots, rather than carving grooves. Doesn’t require a tensioner, as placing the saw blade in the frame puts tension on the cordage itself. Really clever. Thanks for watching and sharing. Have a good one!

[@williamwelsh5855]

Great video. Basics (tools & know how) are always good to have. I was once stranded on a mountain pass waiting for snow plows. Basic stuff kept me good for 36hrs.

[@JamesMcCutcheon]

Awesome advise. I am 70 years. I want to get out a little not too far but to have fun in the woods near a stream behind our old home place. There are squirrels rabbits birds fox bobcats ducks. I just want to do a day trip at first. Thanks a heap. I have been collecting some knives etc. I wish I have my Army Wool Blanket from my service days. The Vietnam-era blanket is about 80 dollars now.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. That is great to hear! For blankets, I have gotten great deals on wool blankets at Salvation Army. It is hit or miss, but have found queen size wool for a few dollars.

[@herbsmith6871]

Good stuff Jess 🤠

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you Herb! 🌲🌲🌲

[@frh-freerangehuman]

I really enjoyed hearing the background of your love for the woods. I maintain that You Pathfinder guys are the most real, honest and bs free content creators Be well Keep the awesome vids coming

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks James! Appreciate it man.

[@markarmesto]

Brilliant explanation. Thanks.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, appreciate it

[@ourtechwriter]

Great reflection. Thanks, Jess

[@richardstyron5716]

It's always to have a good kit. Thanks

[@flashgordon1262]

Some of the best gear i have is second hand ex army stuff,just got i lowe alpine systems 60l rucksack for less than forty quid...about 50 dollars...its brilliant!

[@unitytira4954]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and insights on the 5Cs and 10Cs. I need to put these in to practice and experience. Keep it up Jess! Blessings 😊

[@tomritter493]

This is and has been my kit forever lol long before Dave and 5 cs I have a mess kit and canteen kit

[@krisconover7127]

How bout a complete Russian surplus overnighter 🤘🏻 best gear ever

[@donnyj1]

Great video! Great advice!

[@Darqwulph]

I like this one keeping it simple

[@Hoonozit]

Cool. Thanks for the video.

[@smokyriverbushcraft]

Awesome vid! Cool to see someone showing that you don't need the 300 dollar bench made fixed blade and latest gear to sleep outside for a night

[@biffa1234100]

inspirational, many thanx 60yo COPD etc. if im dying anywhere soon i'd like it to be in the woods. Preferably in front of a campfire, nice and dry and with a full belly. Many thanx.

[@agaig9812]

Well done. Just found your channel and love it. You're humble spirited and keep things simple and inexpensive.

[@tonysmith5924]

Very good beginner tools! Good info!

[@lanabk528]

Oh! And I love Corporal's Corner and Joe Robinet. Those are my go-to's.

[@Peteablokeoutdoors]

Great video, I can relate to this so much, thanks for sharing. ATB Pete from 🇬🇧

[@МихаилВасильев-д6т]

Спасибо приятель! Интересно смотреть твои видео обзоры. А на твоём канале много интересной информации!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@ebony5766]

This is another outstanding video. 👏

[@davidabbott7673]

You covered all the basic gear however, I would add Insect Repellent and a Dry Sack to put inside your Haver Sack. Keep up the good work!!!

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

I appreciate your video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. - Tennessee Smoky

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Appreciate it. Cheers

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Excellent Jess! I too talk about the historical and archeological aspects in the development and aspects of the 10-Cs in my classes.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you James! Thats awesome. Its an important aspect to consider when understanding what the system is all about.

[@codysden1]

Great info..... Really concise as well....

[@ahayseed654]

Refreshingly real & to the point. Everything stems from the Basics. You can always grow your kit till you have more than you can carry. But why? Do I really need a garage full of stuff?

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Absolutely great information provided here. This guy has put together a very practical kit that simplifies the basic haversack kit without an overload in weight. Very well explained. Thanks! - Tennessee Smoky

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Much appreciated. That was certainly my intent with making this video. Have a good one! Jess

[@earlelzy9975]

You are an inspiration for bushcraft wannabes like me.😊

[@manuelacevedo5150]

You are a insporechan for the city Boys train to be self serfinchent ,,,jess more piwer to you my bro...

[@josephdixon1827]

Good Day, Jeff.

[@seanfarmer6571]

New to the channel, I love it so far! I watch all the same guys you do. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Thanks

[@bilakos1987]

Awesome video and some excellent points. I found a folding saw in a hardware store. $6. 7". No brand. Cuts just fine. My first knife was a Mora Companion. Does everything I need it to. Got a cheap big ferro rod, works fine. Cotton balls and vaseline is one of the best options, while being very inexpensive. You do not need to spend hundreds on gear to have fun and practice your skills. If anything, you should practice with minimal gear, instead of relying on a $300 bushcraft knife with all the bells and whistles.

[@flashgordon1262]

HELLO FROM THE UK :)

[@EnduranceRoom]

Cheers my friend! 🌲🤝

[@lanabk528]

This was a very informative and easy to follow video. Thank you for providing this!!! We appreciate you breaking things down for beginners. Happy adventures and stay safe!!!

[@HiddenOne1221]

Thanks for the video. Im as a green as a new sappling. I'll be putting together my 1st bag soon, alongside reading and watching videos. Looking to get out after this winter.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@HiddenOne1221 That’s awesome! Focus on basic skills. Learn knife safety, how to process wood, fire, water, shelter building, how to use a compass and map, first aid. You can learn a lot without much gear. I used to go for hikes, setup a tarp shelter, build a fire and boil water. That will get you some dirt time before camping. Cheers

[@Andrew-td6hi]

I enjoyed this video.. this was inspirational and lots of really good advice. Genuine. The part about your uncle and the camp trip struck me. Cool uncle for sure. Keep making videos this was wonderful

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Appreciate it. Cheers

[@l.p.bilham9852]

YOU are an inspiration man! Thank you and we begin :-) ...

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@l.p.bilham9852 🤝

[@cloaker7237]

One of the most underrated tools I find is a pot. It’s very, very hard to boil water without a pot. It’s great for cooking meals, great for boiling water, great for eating out of, etc

[@HorizontalFallDamage]

nothing like a good Ole bush pot eh

[@Borealwalkabouts]

Hands down so epic content on your channel Sir

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you very much, Andreas! Appreciate it

[@bamadanbushcraft5369]

Well what can I say? You killed it again Brother! I've made up my mind, I'm going to try this stuff when I grow up. Take care Bro and keep on having fun. BAMADAN BUSHCRAFT plain and simple

[@KingJames-ne1lk]

This was inspiring! Just got my Tops BOB knife looking to get into bush crafting!

[@alanedge1159]

Stick with it mate great vids

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@simoninkin9090]

Hey bro! I’ve been thinking about a phrase from your video for 2 days 😂 I’m like semi-bushcraft.. more like ultralight-comfort-bushcraft.. but that “knowing how to keep warm with just a wool blanket will teach you a lot about the woods” take. Ok man! I’m listening!

[@Lynq-Oro]

Hi from the uk Jess. Awesome video and sound advice to. A buddy of mine is just getting into bushcraft and I have suggested that he checks out your channel as you give great advice on gear and skills. I also recommended Mora knives to him, they are great budget friendly blades that perform really well and rarely let you down (insanely sharp though lol so be careful with them) always keep a first aid kit 👍 The Mora kansbol is my personal choice. Your an absolute legend Jess, thanks again.

[@devin1497]

Here from Corporals corner and you content is great and very good camera work. Definitely here to stay. I am just getting started with minimal camping myself, waiting on some of my gear to arrive and then in 2 weeks I’m hitting the woods with a couple buddies to help show me the ropes

[@EnduranceRoom]

Awesome, Devin. Glad to hear it. The woods is the place to be. Enjoy the process. There really is a lot of good info for getting started in this video. Hope it helps. Cheers, Jess

[@donaldwilliams3915]

Thanks for the video keep on coming I really appreciate you inspiring me to get out to the woods And work on my Skills.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Glad to hear it!

[@dvig3261]

Very good, no nonsense basic kit and skill set! If I were to improve it the one thing I can think of, readily would be a candle...a 3 inch stubby...kept with the bic lighter solves a few problems.

[@sevfregoso556]

100% bad ass your a man getting after it. The it is life. We all use to hunt. Now we all consume. We all so lost. I would like to hike from Patagonia to Alaska. Hunt a Caribou and butcher it and eat it. Like real men did. I feel alone in the world. I want to live.

[@manuelacevedo5150]

Yoy always are inspiring bro.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks brother

[@davef5916]

thanks for the inspiration mate!

[@alunjones9153]

Nice video 📹 I've started car camping going on my 2nd trip next month can't wait!! Though I did spend 4 nites on my Cousins driveway this year that woz fun ill keep watching 👀!!

[@primalbiomechanics-willmon6166]

great video brother, well presented and great example of the 10C's, keep it up and see you in the bush

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks brother, appreciate it!

[@alanjohnson1204]

I like the contents of your kit especially the presence of a sharpener, something that seems to escape mention in so many other videos that I’ve watched over the years. The “perfect” survival, bugout, bushcraft, etc, kits never seem to address the concept of tool maintenance.

[@jdsmith-bl2yl]

1st watch of your vids,,, really well put together and helpful! Thanks

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Appreciate it. Cheers

[@allanpeterson2364]

There are 2 other items I would add for my basic kit. First would be a contractor bag or even 2, basically for a ground cloth or debris bed, plus a million other things lol. second would be a whistle... just incase of needing to be found or heard. other than those 2 items there isn't anything that is needed other than what you suggest for a GREAT "Basic Kit". Very well done, thanks

[@babblingbrooksoutdoors]

Epic video, real down to earth video with good advice 👌

[@Nevadaheat]

Cool stuff man thanks for sharing ..👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

🤝

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

Well done Professor Plash! ; )

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, Scott!!

[@stephenschober4165]

Fantastic info! I just discovered your channel two nights ago.. love it! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel

[@kennethholder8898]

Thanks for the inspiration to get out in the woods I became gp2 member about a month or two ago looking forward to get in the Woods

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! Woods time is good time.

[@robertwright6146]

Well done Jess! Would like to see more of your advice on using the five! I'll be watching for them!

[@c_branco]

Thanks for the videos Jess! Just started building up my kit and your suggestions are great, now I have to work on the skillset! Greatings from Portugal!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Carlos! Enjoy the process.

[@ericlong2970]

Only recently found your channel... really enjoying all you do.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@chefinwood]

Great video dude.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks William!

[@hagman1077]

Catching up on vids- good stuff here as Im new to the craft and just like you did; I am watching as many vids as I can and also trying to practice stuff when I can. I believe these are perishable skills and harnessing the knowledge is important. Thanks for the instruction- Be safe out there-