Building a Hunting Camp in the Woods

Today's vlog we are building a bushcraft camping shelter with our tarp and hammock and setting up a fire for cooking in the woods. I plan on using this camp set up continually for hunting and fishing on my hunting lease.
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Justin Rackley, known as Lakeforkguy in the fishing world, creates fishing and outdoor videos on youtube and other social platforms. LFG provides fishing tips and techniques for mostly largemouth bass fisheries but also travels to other freshwater and saltwater fishing spots to explore new fish species and fishing techniques to help you catch more fish. Lakeforkguy likes to hang out on any fishing vessel or go bank fishing with his other KZbin Fishing friends and vlog with his Wife Stephanie AKA Ocean Spoon Girl and french bulldog Winston.
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[@256bassfishing]

Out of all the Googans, you are perhaps the one person I'd love to spend a couple days hanging out with hunting, fishing, and camping with just to experience it along side you. I can just relate. Your content is awesome to watch.

[@FoolisH409]

Same

[@coopaloop9560]

ditto

[@kevinrhoades5372]

Agree 100%

[@scoutdoors7242]

Same

[@samuelskelton9603]

LFG is by far the best Googan!!!

[@kaegunjackson7834]

Who else thinks LFG should build a complete wood shelter/cabin down there with hand tool and the trees in the area?

[@tyfaichney3165]

Like Dick Proenneke

[@paulilysaght7863]

Absolutely

[@danielbutcher5836]

Might not have permission if it's a lease.

[@Chris-sf7ug]

With a kegerator!

[@mattmoxley1669]

The cooking grate needs to be reconsidered, that was pure comedy

[@tommyhuffman8781]

Id add cabling to the corners into a triangle to make it sturdy and not have to worry about balancing

[@mattmoxley1669]

@@tommyhuffman8781 True, would help, but size matters. I believe a childrens easy bake oven has a bigger cooking area.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

More like tragedy :)

[@billwhite7099]

Ol LFG, showing authentic outdoor greatness, with his new knot skills and eating double fire dropped chicken and poppers. SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON

[@Thisismycomment.]

I SMASHED THAT LIKE BUTTON and now my phone is cracked. Thanks a lot🤬🖕

[@dave_adamson]

Double fire dropped chicken could be the name of a new spicy chicken sandwich lol

[@p_campbell]

He's new at this give the guy a break. Not everyone was a boy scout, rotc, and airborne 😉

[@jh14102]

Dang. I've never LAUGHED SO HARD ABOUT someone else's misfortune. Lol! Thank you LFG. Try attaching to all 4 points on your cook grate.

[@amorton94]

No, just give up on that system all together. There are much easier ways.

[@p_campbell]

Iron pans, or green wood rotisserie, is what I use in the backcountry.😉

[@Cowboycash1637]

Yes true😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🔥

[@marks101885]

We all saw it coming. 😆

[@jamesstein1390]

Flat rock with some oil works great.

[@DaltonScharberg]

Have a blessed day everyone!

[@jaidencaldwell2349]

You too

[@bobdonaldson2710]

Being in the army for 23 years you did a pretty good job lfg but I got to say eat and Ash ain't too bad for you it'll actually help purify your digestive system so try it

[@Lownslow84]

Thanks! You too!

[@archimedes372]

Would absolutely watch a knot-tieing series done by you man. I know others have done them but you are far more entertaining.

[@peterhayes4990]

Nobody deserves 1 million subs more than LFG!!

[@tnoutdoors3820]

I dont understand how this man has yet to hit a million

[@be_curious2day]

Let’s go 1 million!!

[@matthewmanley1769]

You didn’t fail, you just learned how not to do it.

[@riverrat1149]

Been there done that.

[@jacobwoodswoods3340]

Same

[@bobkd5fjd823]

Justin, The one thing I really like about your videos is that they are real! You do not sugar coat them with redos that cut out the fails. You show the truth!!! Thank you for that and a major reason I honestly like your channel.

[@camronking7947]

I loved this video! You should talk pops into it one weekend, you two are the dynamic duo together!

[@dillonshorter2591]

Honestly the best outdoor content I’ve seen from any mainstream “outdoors” youtubers. PLEASE keep up the bushcraft content!!!

[@johnny4899]

gatta love a man who shows his failures

[@joebaggy768]

It's great you're focusing on survival and bushcraft .

[@TheFishingExpat]

Modern day survivor man. Can we all agree that Survivor Man was a great show?

[@travis86149]

Great video LFG 👊🏻 I love how your not afraid to show how a great time can turn into a shit show in seconds!!! Glad ya leave in the reality’s of life and the great outdoors and not just edit them out like so many other’s do ! Keep up the great work sir 🍻

[@kennethfries1515]

God made dirt and dirt dont hurt just makes ya stronger is what my pappy always said and I live by that today here in Nebraska

[@scottydoesntknow254]

These are not fails but lessons learned.

[@michaellindsey13]

LFG arguably makes the highest quality content on YT.

[@mikecountry4115]

Agree!

[@fireandmetalfishingwithlyo9025]

Nice job! Put a lip on that grill and you’d be good. I liked the swaying over the fire method. Even cook. Liked that you keep it real as always. A fail is a gain. You got this!

[@coopaloop9560]

It's always a great day when I get to watch an L.F.G. Masterpiece. L.F.G. always has the best cinematics you guys are all good but L.F.G. just brings that extra sauce if you will.

[@patrickwilliams1424]

Not sure I could name a better genuine outdoorsman... thank God I subscribed 4 years ago. You’ve evolved quite nicely.

[@deane9996]

I'd build a little box out of plywood, and 2x4s to go over the bed of the meat wagon long enough to sleep in, and sit up in, camo paint it, insulate it with foam board, and maybe install one of those mini wood stoves. Now that would be a cool setup.

[@michaelroman9242]

LFG you should look into doing a collab with Joe Robinette. He could use some fishing tips from you and you could learn some bushcraft from him. Would be an awesome video!

[@heinrichnitschke5485]

Brother if you're not failing you're not trying! It's all part of the learning cure. Loving this content. Please integrate this into the fishing and hunting.

[@markbutler2349]

Been watching you for 5-6 years now and your content just keeps getting better. Let's hit that 1 million subs!

[@fishingwithgrizzly6735]

LFG def had to be a big Survivorman fan back in the day!

[@dustinginder645]

Pro tip haha!! On your truckers hitch run the tag end through you main line loop a second time then pull to tighten the ridge line. This will help where you don't have to pinch to put your half hitch in, it will hold itself and then you can put a locking half hitch in to keep it from slipping. Makes it a little easier so you don't loose tension in your line. Thanks for all your videos!!!

[@rogermoore3270]

Really don’t understand how you don’t have 5 million subs. Always great to see you upload.

[@jeffruger5393]

When Covid is done you should collaborate with Joe Robinett!

[@ryanlane1519]

Definitely

[@bjblaze2000]

I would definitely watch that

[@natecrabtree3490]

Covid is never gonna be done in my opinion

[@ryankovaleski7659]

I would love to see that

[@cookryan1980]

I said the same thing in my comment lol

[@rusteeznutz]

Dude. Ur the real deal. My favorite out of all Googans. Ur calm,organized and down to earth. Stay healthy bro

[@russelrogers2540]

Life is a learning experience. You need three points of support for the hanging grate, two on one end, on the corners and one in the middle on the opposite end. This will keep it level and not as tippy. Also don't use your snares for the support wires. Use some 14 gauge wire, like bailing wire and twist it back on itself. Another option is to use some larger rocks, set in place BEFORE making the fire, to support the grate. Again, attach three wires to the grate, two on the corners and one on the opposite end in the middle. You can use these wires to move the grate to and from the rock supports. Make the wires long enough to have them well away from the flames. Lots of wire around old fence lines. Personally, I would use a shorter handle on the axe. Less unwieldly and in your country, you are not likely to need to cut down trees of any size. Did enjoy the video and got a chuckle of your dinner hitting the ashes.

[@hematoma-6428]

Bushcraft LFG is true ascension!

[@markroper9269]

You survived! It wasn't the worst! Just no mountain lions!!!! Be safe brother!

[@jaymatthews03]

The failures are what help you grow. Keep it simple when you can. Once again another great video. I’m impressed with the amount of effort you put into making this video. I couldn’t imagine doing all you did and also videoing it, my hats off to you sir. Keep living life and Roll Tide.

[@jimbokyzar8170]

Congrats. You discovered a grate suspended by only 2 points is actually a teeter totter. 4 wires 1 to each corner and you're golden!

[@Spikestrip55]

Who else had an adrenalin jump at 39:02 when the chicken hit the fire? Maybe drop the toggle and clip the carabiner to the paracord loop holding the grate? Add a third point of support to better stabilize the grate. An excellent first shot at bushcrafting

[@carlmartin4577]

Keep at it never give up. Humility is humbling

[@TJQuirk]

LFG is definitely the most down to earth Googan.

[@PyroDREW.]

Man he did every loop but a Windsor naught lol

[@mhuntergross9075]

LFG, you’re the man...but behind every great man is an even better woman. OSG would not have approved of that rig before the poppers went on there...RIP poppers...as always love the content, God Bless...1M let’s gooooo! This man deserves it!

[@CTrane82]

Pro tip: use a bright color cordage for your tarp connections to the ground so you don’t hit or trip over them in the darker times of morning, evening and middle of the night. Hunter’s Orange is good to go. Also a very thin yoga mat or bivy bag for your sleeping back to lay on will greatly reduce convection and help you sleep better. You don’t have to close the bivy just get it snug around your bag base. Yoga mat I mean like 1/8 of and inch thick or less even. Super flexible and will act as a wind break because your compressing all of the insulation in your bag on the bottoms and the wind coming across underneath is going to draw heat away from you. Or you could go under quilt if it’s really getting cold out.

[@aidenbirney2355]

Justin you are my favorite KZbinr please do more bushcraft videos you are awesome

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Hey we all gotta learn somehow Brother 👊🏼😎!! Digging the Content Sir Rackley 🤙🏼

[@nathanieljones5966]

awesome vid, get some snakeskins for the tarp,and a blackbishops bag! good to go!

[@jacobbalken4987]

I’ve been doing a kayaking trip that’s gets into the 20s and teens. We use hammocks with under quilts. They are super light weight, pack down to almost nothing and keep you extremely warm in the hammock. Take a look at those!

[@cleverbuddha1]

yeah a soon as I his set up i knew he was in for a cold night. Underquilt or a self inflating pad at least.

[@pringals]

When you were trying to balance that thing, I was thinking there is no way this will work, lol.... Sometimes, the best lessons are learned the hard way. Thanks for taking us with you on this adventure.

[@dfox7777]

Next time on your cooking grate you need to have 4 wires coming off the grate to the toggle. Two wires on each side of the toggle. Other then that, great job!

[@benjihilliard1755]

You did good for your first, thanks for the laugh!!! Keep em coming!!!

[@DaZ70]

I have been waiting LFG , can’t wait for you to get to 1000,000 Even though I’ve known flair for like 6 years I look up to you and think you are just the best Googan god

[@JimGrady67]

I think you should have 2million subscribers, but I'm glad you didn't compromise who you are just to get more subscribers. You are a great role model for a lot of people. Keep the great videos coming!

[@Firemedic361]

The simplest solution is always the best. Lesson learned hopefully.

[@fredericepping8788]

German viewership right here with you!

[@hotrunny]

Good on you LFG, great video. Please continue this content. 👍🇺🇸

[@bigdogfireman18]

Try four pointing you great one line in each corner all tied together at the stick up top.

[@scrawford8069]

You always need at least 3 point when hanging something for balance.

[@chrisgordon9829]

One wire to each corner is even better.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

Why not a full blown cooking grate from academy with folding leg's or at the very least a larger flat grate that will span over to the rocks and lay across the logs

[@nitramza861]

I can think of about 5 different ways he could have avoided losing his food to the fire. So much wasted bacon...

[@TheZmt325]

I really liked this video. Such a calm dude.

[@ericbell483]

Awesome!

[@kyleowens7945]

Love these. Keep them coming!

[@larrybraden6640]

For your cooking setup, use two toggles tied together in a cross and four lines going to your cooking grate. Very stable.

[@steveschrock6203]

That is such a cool show and adventure!! Thanks for sharing

[@kenbender373]

Just asking for your prayers. Mom got lung cancer she a crappie slayer in the old days. I know u have been through allot yourself. Love u goggans take care of yourself LFG. Love your channel

[@nathanieljones5966]

praying brother

[@ah42967]

LFG you are the best I wish I could be there with you just injoy the great outdoors, 👍it's like you said it's a learning experience, how else do we learn from our mistakes, life is good and you are blessed. Let's GO!!! People like and share so LFG can make that 1 million. God bless everyone 🙏and our 2nd amendment.

[@dallasdevost]

Loved this!

[@jamesphythian8931]

Great job, Aggie!

[@stevenr7003]

I was a Scout leader for 19 yours and we did a lot of these things if you support your grill from the 4 corners then up to a ring tied to your cord it will stabilize it and won't flip things off as easy if you can find a flat kinda thin rock makes a good grill after you finish cooking you move it to the side to keep the coffee warm and rub Ivory soap on the bottom of your pot it will make cleaning off the soot off the pot Irish Spring will not work {lesson learned} / Put a larks head knot on your line from the tree to the hammock under your tarp andbefore the hammock it will stop the rain from dripping on you in the rain

[@sergiocortesrios1577]

Loved this Video!

[@bigjim453]

Love it

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

Trucker's knot is the exact same one I've been using since 2007. Chasing water for good runs always had us putting up tarp over our skeeter beeter

[@TheOutdoorDude]

Look into hanging your hammock with 4 rappel rings and 2 carabiners. Its pretty sweet! It's SUPER fast and keeps your hammock rope tight so you don't sag. No knots needed. Less likely to end up with your feet above your head while you're sleeping. Won't feel great in the morning. Ps: Take it from this Upstate New Yorker, when things get cold in a hammock, your going to want an under quilt.

[@HMM-vd2hg]

Well done LFG 👏🏼👍🏼

[@jacksonballew2559]

This man has all the knot knowledge

[@christiansalgado7894]

Love videos like this!!! Keep it up!!

[@Patchezz]

What I’ve been waiting for ! Happy to see the next one

[@stevenprater8761]

You continue to be the man great stuff

[@cheech9283]

Watching this in the living room on my phone, ear buds in...and I freaking GASPED so loud when you lost the chicken that the wife and kids gave me a worried look, hahaha! Great video!

[@karlchandler7246]

Great video LFG!!!!!

[@stevereagan304]

Great first trip.

[@okieraptor3]

Atleast 3 points of contact on the grate. Learned like you just did. Love these kind of videos!

[@brians686]

Looks like fun

[@tombradsher619]

A little fire ash never hurt anyone! So funny.

[@jordansdad1221]

LFG, I'm calling this series, "Out of the Treehouse". Just like Demolition Ranch has "Off the Ranch".

[@cpsencik04]

One of my favorite channels.....just keeps getting better!!

[@outdoorswithcharlie8410]

Love the bushcraft

[@ryankoehler3170]

Glad you're here J!!!

[@mikec1699]

As flair would say. Big knot guy

[@mikedelapena7964]

Oh man good job

[@jacobalderman105]

👍👍 great video. Can't wait for another

[@rreed26]

Lovin the bushcraft stuff hope you keepem coming 🤘

[@sergiovalentin2569]

LFG out there gettin it!

[@mikecountry4115]

I admire how you held it together when it all went in the fire....hell I lose it when my marshmallow slips off and lands in the fire.

[@918Kustomz]

Loving these bushcraft videos!

[@armyvette84]

I saw the catastrophe coming with that hanging grate, but still felt your pain when you dropped all your food in the fire. You had me looking forward to those jalapeño popper too. Live and learn. We’ve all done stupid stuff like that before. I love this content!

[@DaZ70]

LFG u can tell everything was going really great and then you drop all your food in the fire , It is turning into a survival situation , although things have been learned

[@dark2light-pray881]

I truly enjoyed watching this and look forward to more.

[@benolesen7165]

love all your vids

[@HH-kw5sr]

You can also clean a thin long rock, put it straight in the fire and cook right on top of the rock. Rock will heat up enough to cook

[@Pistolpeter-ve1qm]

Justin, you inspire me!