Building a Bushcraft Survival Shelter: The Walls

I am building a bushcraft survival shelter in the woods using only hand tools. In part 1 I am building the walls of the camp using ancient wood preserving techniques to preserve the wood posts that will hold the roundwood timber frame. In part two I hope to build the roof and bed of the shelter.
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[@TAOutdoors]

Episode Two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJitiYSHd7N_ZsUsi=5OcaIr8AwMBsGRFM

[@BraxxJuventa]

Good to see you building again Mike! I enjoyed it very much. Thank you! 😁👍😁👍

[@tbread1128]

I have been watching you for at least 6 years (over 1/4 of my life!). It all started in these woods, with one of the Bushcraft Camp updates showing up in my feed. My life has changed as I have been growing up, but your channel has been a constant. This video makes me very nostalgic to when I was in high school watching 40+ minute videos of this random British history teacher building a camp in the woods. Thank you for this.

[@copa1856]

This type of video was the reason I originally started following you. So it is great to see you start another build. 👍🏻

[@RobertSmith-km1ig]

So glad to see u back to basics. This is the type of content I truly love. Can't wait to see more

[@michaeljoyce3153]

I never thought I would see this day! I started following you a looooong time ago. I can't explain how happy and excited I am about this! It's what made me follow you in the first place. Best of luck my friend can't wait to see what's to come next.

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks for coming along on the journey! (For the second time)

[@east.anglian.anglers]

Same here my man 😂❤

[@Lazarus-aap]

Yup, same here!

[@Wookie_oo7]

Same up mate, subbed long ago with the one that I think eventually had a tower added. I had unsubscribed simply because he had moved on from what I liked. No faulting Mike, he grew and chased his dreams as well as sort to grow his business and I respect that, I just wasn’t interested. Similar thing happened with Alec Steele, loved his earlier videos but his content just outgrew me. This video though has made me resubscribe to TA Outdoors and I look forward to Mike being able to use his own woodlands for started his channel.

[@Wookie_oo7]

Well, that will teach me for commenting before I watched, I feel called out on what I didn’t realise was the first camp, Alec Steele, and Mike building in his own woods. Still resubscribed though. 17:59

[@WildpixFPV]

I already know now that this will finally give me the last inspiration I need to make this in my own little piece of forest, thanks so much for going at a new shelter build! Just about 3:00 minutes in and I see this stunning airblow-focus technique! Nearly a meter away from the fire... no little tube, nothing! Woodlander's magic! :-)

[@ericeric363]

I could watch Mike rebuild everything he’s already built.

[@old-moose]

It is nice to see a good variety of video types. I enjoy learning odds & ends.

[@rev.samrichmondjr.6564]

I'm really glad to see you back to the basics my friend. So good to get back to the reason I started watching your channel. There are a lot of others out there that had faded away from their beginnings and their channels have suffered for it. I couldn't be happier that you have branched out and now have come back to the beginning. Outstanding!

[@janetwhite3768]

So happy to see you going back to your roots as it were. Where is Papa? Pray he and your family are doing well! 😊

[@jesusramirezsotelo8436]

Hello my great friend, you are a great architect, a good cook, a hug from Tijuana (Mexico)😊😊❤❤

[@clydegibbs969]

I enjoy ALL of your videos, though your super shelter is where I started subscribing to you

[@dianeoliver7613]

So glad you’re back doing bushcraft.

[@JoshInTheOutdoors]

Wow so cool. nice to hear you're only using hand tools. True bushcraft is with hand tools. no electricity.

[@gertsgarden]

Come on everyone!! Hit the thumbs up for all the inspiration we get from TA Outdoors!!!

[@deekelley891]

I know, right? Why don’t people do that? They know it’s important-I don’t get it. Please give a like!

[@waltwalters4144]

I've missed the "bushcraft" bushcraft. Glad to see it

[@riuphane]

Just seeing "super shelter" in the title got me so excited and brought back memories of the first camp back when i started following, and this scratched that same itch. I could watch this kind of video from you for hours (and have!)

[@traleyfisher920]

❤

[@aimeerose98]

Love all your recent stuff but this feels like your OG videos 😁 love it!

[@lorddatastorm7139]

Super Shelter .. Yes!

[@Brian-fw7nc]

Yes! Mike Pullen back doing a shelter. Love watching all your content bud but i have to admit, this is what got us all here in the first place. So excited to see this one develop too. Stay safe.

[@TAOutdoors]

Good to be back doing this!!

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsPals]

I'm a huge fan of the channel. It's so informative & inspiring. I'm also watching the mega channels of my indigenous brethren closer to the equator making amazing bushcraft shelters from bamboo, clay, and whatever else they've got access too. They're always taking it to the next level with bushcraft architecture. Their multi million subs reflects their genius building skills with budget machetes, saws, axes, and nails.

[@chiapagringa]

This is great. So looking forward to this bush craft build!!

[@23PNS12O]

Wow, this is Epic!!!!!!! I really appreciate the way everything is coming back to the "Raw Bushcraft" style as Mike said. It feels more like the good old videos from back in the day. This is Great 👍

[@njts6862]

always a good day when TA posts

[@richardmacyczko1580]

"What goes around, comes around!" Awesome to see you back to bushcraft. I love this stuff. Can't wait until the next video to see where your imagination is taking us. Respect from all of your friends in Florida USA 🌴

[@peterott-tn6pf]

Im so glad you're getting back to bushcraft, Mike!! Instill watched your other content, but the bushcraft tips, knowledge and just watching you build shelters is what led me to your channel! Best of luck to you buddy no matter what you choose to do, you'll always have a subscriber here!!

[@Everything_Outdoors850]

I have been watching you for a while. you and the rest of the amazing outdoor KZbin community have finally inspired me to start my own channel, thanks!

[@KrakenCasting]

Excellent! Excited to see a return to the bushcraft base, it's what got me following in the first place!

[@benjaminjohnson6476]

I would love to see an update on the bunker! Its been quite a while and it would be cool to see how well everything has held up and how dry it has stayed!

[@freddyoutdoors]

Looking good so far can't wait to see how it comes on yessssssiiiii

[@rongreen4231]

You've got to get your Dad involved. That's great fun!

[@philgibbons7108]

I like your bushcraft skills.Your life of Mike is a great channel too.I would watch your Dad’s channel but i am not into fishing although he has some skills too helping you build stuff.Keep up the great work buddy 👍

[@Gimli_syn_Gloinuv]

Calling for another colab with Alec .... would love to see my two favourite UK youtubers in a single video once again :-) Thank you for another Video ;-)

[@StellaHulliet]

Hey everyone, I stumbled upon a new project while browsing through KZbin! It's freebeat's new product, the freebeat Morph 2-in-1 e-Bike. Wow, this is quite revolutionary! The idea of combining indoor fitness and outdoor exploration into one eBike is truly impressive. What sets it apart is the indoor recharge feature, allowing the bike to be charged while in indoor mode. This means we can enjoy a seamless experience, both inside and outside. The powerful 750W motor and the 80Nm torque are just mind-blowing. With its exceptional suspension, puncture-resistant tires, and waterproof finish, this eBike is made to conquer any terrain and weather conditions. And let's not forget about the Smart Saddle Detection+ feature that keeps us motivated and tracks our performance. This is a game-changer, indeed! I'm definitely considering supporting this crowdfunding project. Keep up the excellent work, team freebeat!

[@StellaHulliet]

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[@StellaHulliet]

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[@anthonyhargis6855]

Good to 'have you back.' 😁 Of course, I enjoy all your videos. 🍻

[@DJ_Timmay]

This makes me so happy. I feel like part of the changes was because of the algorithm. I watch several other channels and it felt like everything migrated more modern. Maybe you will bring back the true bushcraft videos back for all.

[@stephanygates6491]

So glad to see the new build!

[@FastHatTrick]

You know that the building is destined to fail in the first 90 days. The only way to ensure it stays up is to have dad come out, straighten a used nail, and hammer it into one of the logs. THEN... and only then, will it be secure. Soooooooooooooooo glad to see you back to this kind of content. I love all of your stuff, but this is my favorite.

[@TAOutdoors]

Haha so true! Got to have a rusty nail in it that has been straightened by Dad

[@NickGoldsmith776]

Here we go !! 🎉👏👏

[@TAOutdoors]

👊🏻

[@Botoburst]

I swear it seems you just built that old shelter with the little tower 2 years ago, it has been 5 years since, time flies.

[@AdmanToronto]

Historical accuracy by salvaging pieces from other projects. Love it.

[@SwirlingSoul]

This is fun!🥰

[@RebelAlliance42]

This is the content I subscribed for ❤

[@mikepalmer392]

I miss building things in my grandparents woods when they bought some land I love theyse videos you do amazing work

[@PaleGhost69]

Almost anyone can make a log cabin. No one else makes awesome super shelters.

[@NotaDutchGuy]

Back to bushcraft! Yes :D I am glad to see more bushcraft videos on the channel as those are the reason I subscribed all those years ago. Glad I didn't unsubscribe but just kept lurking till this day!

[@tammaragill9347]

This was a nice "back to the beginning" type of video. Thanks for sharing!

[@suemiles3960]

Oh yah!! This will be my first build on my special piece of property ! Been luving your genuine bushcraft for years! This video refreshing! Gracious!

[@matthewmarek1467]

This is the stuff that made me take notice of your channel. Great to see it return.

[@kazmiz01]

Great work on heat treating those poles. Hopefully these ones last even longer.

[@fokkre]

I'm over joyed for this build. The bushcraft camp, and all the additions including the hunting stand were so amazing long ago. Been following for a long time

[@fokkre]

that is what i get for commenting at the start, you talked about the old bush camp. so awesome

[@Camping.bushcraft.asmr.shelter]

Pondok yang nyaman untuk bermalam teman❤ salam persahabatan dari saya di Indonesia 🇮🇩👌🏻

[@simonbacon89]

I'm so glad to see the bushcraft shelter starting again. I really enjoyed the first one all those years ago. Are you going to build another lookout tower?

[@clattypat]

Build is looking grand brother 👍

[@KaylynnStrain]

this will be cool !!!!!!!

[@stevencichy137]

I have been watching your videos for over two years. I like this last one that’s quite a project. I remember a couple years ago watching your video on the G stove first, I thought it was not so great or kind of hokey boy was I wrong I finally just got the G stove extra large in the mail. I am totally impressed. That stove is amazingly thick, big and robust. I should’ve got that in the first place than POMOLY. I remember you said it was gonna take the sales like a storm. It really should have. I think that’s the Rolls-Royce of all stoves man you were right I was wrong that’s pretty cool always learning and changing but I tell you I really love that stove.

[@lightstrider8239]

Yep back to the bread and butter, love all the content but this was what brought me

[@watzeroorda5601]

6:40 Well that looks like the breakfast of champions! 💪🏻

[@thecrew777]

❤❤❤❤❤ Love this new bush-craft camp!!! Really looking forward to following this!

[@csehszlovakze]

nice to see you got a Silky! truly a great saw brand.

[@bradyallen5757]

I built a tree house a year ago for my kids, I didn’t char my posts like you did, this year one of the posts is rotting 😒. I love your videos I learn a lot

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

Generally for this sort of content, I almost exclusively watch either you, or John Plant over on Primitive Technology.

[@markforrestsm]

I join all the others in saying how good it is seeing you go back to what originally attracted and kept me enthralled with your channel Mike. Hope the opportunity comes around to seeing your dad bring his particular skills into play as you build out the camp.. Best regards, Mark (South Africa)

[@nsn73]

Visiting the grandkids, it’s Friday night and that’s pizza night. We were waiting on Grandpa to get back with the pizza and I needed the kids (4 & 7) to settle down, so I put this video on, they were fascinated! They asked questions, including what’s his name? I told them Mike, they asked how I knew and I explained that I had been watching these videos for several years. We started a second video but pizza came. I’m looking forward to watching this build with them!

[@MrgizmoDmogwai]

im exited for this series... long time!!! thank you!!!

[@waynefisher9847]

I loved the first camp, it was cool.

[@StevenS.lovetorun]

I love all of your work but this is my favorite.

[@t.g.phelan]

Loved the old camp and everything in between. Best channel on YT!👊

[@meredithlyon3142]

The content that I've missed! Basic building with hand tools.

[@jillbritton2676]

I’m glad to see more bushcraft again. I enjoyed other stuff too but this is why I joined the channel - the Viking House pulled me in

[@dawnconner6123]

we have a tree here in WVa, USA called black locust. when building anything that needs to last, we use them in the ground. they dont seem to ever rot. ive been trying to get a friend to come out to the farm (3 families own it together) and help me build a replica of one of your buildings. we have ALOT of acreage and many trees. i hope if we decide on something not a teepee type one, that we can find enough of the locust for at least the in-ground posts. you hear people saying 'locust posts' because they are so well known for such a purpose. usually for fencing though. ive missed your more ancient types of projects. thanks for another one.

[@ArielleViking]

Brilliant to see a new build. I remember your first build and that totally awesome hunting tower. ❤❤

[@JenniferZehms]

Thank u. I havent the words to express the reason why. Bless yer lil energetic behind.

[@GleeChan]

Man, just seeing that small shovel makes my back hurt in sympathy pains lol. I know you want to have the full Bushcraft experience, but I don't think anyone would be opposed if you had a longer handle shovel with you. Save your back for future brushcraft adventures!

[@Countryfacts0101]

Hey! You should make a wall all around the camp and big doors that open.

[@superman00001]

Completely awesome and a really great guy too.

[@trevelyanthomas9410]

I remember that first camp.. awesome.

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Haven't watched one of your vids for a while Mike. I enjoyed watching it.

[@mastermasonjoewillis3904]

I love these types of videos!! Thanks for all of the effort you put into it!!!

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Nice video Mike 👍👍. Can't wait for the next episode 😀

[@JSMCalder]

Good seeing you back doing this sort of content Mike. Back in 2018 when your bushcraft camp was being built inspired me, maybe as you know. My camp is still going strong, 5 years on. Not to sound cheesy but thanks for the inspiration and I’m looking forward to this build.

[@philholman8520]

Terrific! Keep them coming! 👍✌️🇬🇧

[@JoshPlaysVr08]

Hey this might be a stupid request but could you make a video on how a beginner such as myself should get the right gear because there are a lot of flimsy or cheaply made gear. Thanks Josh

[@Ryderamazing]

Yeah same

[@jamesellsworth9673]

American channel Outdoor Gear Review (Luke) is an agenda-free, never sponsored analyst who explores a bunch of gear. Simon Bloke in the Woods is a British fella whose back catalog of videos steer you in the right direction. Kent Survival (Andy)is another British gent who offers sound advice. ENGLISH WOODSMAN is another fine presenter who 'tells it like it is' about workable and inexpensive gear to get a person started and to test whether camping out is for you.

[@ddraidex6842]

Glad to see you starting a new bushcraft camp again

[@johnmedley-hallam3348]

back to beginnings, love it. cant wait to see the finished project

[@jesseboy5044]

Hello Mate.. Hope you'll consider making your permanent log cabin.. Your natural resources will be spent so well. It would be awesome.

[@UnfinishedSymphony]

Thanks for the inspirational video. 👍

[@unclebubba5584]

Your vids are very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@Grant-gk5mw]

Started watching when you did the super shelter. You have come a long way from the A frame and the firewall. Great stuff mate .

[@TAOutdoors]

I’ll never forget that little A-frame! You’re a long term sub, thanks for sticking around all this time 👍🏻

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

Spot on video, the type of thing you do best Mike.

[@WoodyAndy]

Ah great stuff Mike! Looking forward to seeing more craft skills in this new area. Atb Andy

[@vanwhalen3719]

Love it

[@jiujit49]

Walls are niiiice,ty for idea

[@user-tk4wd3yy2i]

Super fain bravissimo💪💪💪💪👌👌

[@nywherebuthere]

Nothing is easy alone. Cheers

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Only thing that ever bugged me about your builds... straight trees and small stones in the ground. Definitely not a trait of Connecticut! Looking forward to next video, Mike!😊

[@bilalkurdish.berlin5237]

So amazing

[@timothytardiesr576]

Just an idea, any log laying directly on the ground would be better to be burned a bit. Looks good so far though. Keep being awesome.

[@444LoZZo]

love it.