Bushcraft Camp Update 13 - Primitive Shelter, Fire Pit Cooking, Overnight Camp

[@grannylyn757]

My Grandfather, a wise man, indeed, called fallen trees "timber",,,,after they are milled, it's lumber. He was probably the most intelligent person I've known, so I'm taking his word for it. Love your channel, I'm not a huntress, nor a fisherwoman, but just the sound of hammers, saws, and the smell of wood make me a loyal subber!

[@ryanlewis7124]

for the next steak you cook, you should bundle up some rosemary or sage or thyme in water (to soak) and then throw it on the coals while grilling. The smoke will impart a lot of flavor onto the mean and help keep bugs away. (not to mention the awesome smell). Just a pocket full of herbs can be soaked for a little bit before you throw your food on the fire. Weighs next to nothing. Just a thought! Cheers

[@deltuhvee]

Ryan Lewis nice idea, I’ll have to try this!

[@connor3510]

I’ll try this when I make my next campfire meal thanks for the tip!

[@construction-productscemen4935]

That camp is looking more like a cabin than your cabin is, great work.

[@stylofunky]

Love your teamwork with your dad... Your shelter could be a cabin one day..

[@gillesalen6028]

Whoelse thinks discovery channel should give him a contract? I mean just look at this video... incredible!

[@indianasquatchunters]

Discovery would ruin the channel but not allowing him to run it the way he wants.

[@bushcraftcountryskills552]

58 seconds in and I already just had to comment. This cinematography is just OFF THE CHARTS!!! Really incredible work there. You really have the eye for those little details in nature like that moss and the other things... I think that you definitely make the best qualitly bushcraft films on KZbin!

[@pap00semccree91]

Hey from Washington DC love seeing you and your dad working together that is not seen in my neighborhood. God bless

[@notyoursmine1]

Hey mate nicely done on the bushcraft. If you are still making improvements would recommend notching the logs under the bed to prevent any rolling and as for the walls. use dirt and water mix to make a mud and put that on the walls for a filler. I have seen that done on numerous other videos and works.

[@alana6304]

(If you haven't already done so) make side pot holders for your grill on the fire (if you are still using the crane. by the way you will need 2 side ones)

[@PitmanConcrete]

You two remind me of my father and I, glad to see a strong bond be advertised as openly as this! Not many people of this genre incorporated family but that is something you do very well and it is appreciated!

[@TheresaPowers]

Absolutely beautiful musical intro. Furthermore, it is amazing, Mike, what you and your father do. This looks like great camp. Beautifully built.

[@AlejandraEngelhardt]

"Enjoy nature in this lovely home with an open space plan. Two rooms, chimney, balcony and lots of storage space!" Loving it.

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

Nice update Mike. The "Fort" looks amazing, reminds me of the historical forts made over in the US in the early days. The cod looked amazing too, not that I'd be caught ever drinking that brand, might be ok for beer batter though. The only advice I might give is to get your tarp out over the outer wall so that when it's p*ssing down, the rain runs down the the outside of your camp wall and not down the inner wall. Great videos and love the effort you put in to record your adventures. Love what what you do and the effort you put in to bring us along. Thank You so much for us old guys that can't get around so well anymore, but still love the lifestyle.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

The new, higher raised bed looks and works great! It will be easier to get up from when you get quite a bit older. I was glad to see you dismantle those chairs! That bandage-like grungy cord didn't really say 'bushcraft' to me. Thanks for bringing so much fresh and interesting content to us bushcraft fans!

[@yurtbastendorf]

My biggest enjoyment about your videos is watching you spend time with your father and that's time well spent.

[@1DRDIBJIUJITSU]

You are an amazing father!!!!

[@Slumberjacksix]

Pioneers in North America learned early on to build their forts/camps in a clearing so as to avoid the damage brought about by felled trees during a storm. Nevertheless, I enjoyed watching the construction of this childhood dream. My brothers and our friends built similar structures when we were kids yet not so complex. I loved the cooking portion. Well done! Yet I must say the 'boil in the bag rice' came along after we were full grown. Not to mention the salt and pepper grinders in a “Bush Craft” video.

[@nicklan3255]

Thank you for the videos

[@andydouglass1374]

Great job and it was nice to see someone use the back of a knife for striking the fire steel, the way it's supposed to be done. One thing I might do different is the pine needle/mulch insulation on top of the tarp. It will get heavier after a rain, and when it is full of moisture, it will be a big heat sink, robbing your heat to evaporate the water. My biggest concern for it is that an ember lands in it when it is dry, it would be a quick fire.

[@eduardom800]

I love to see the way you are enjoying your father. The projects you two are doing are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@kennethlamora7441]

Dude, your dad is awesome. Greetings from Virginia, USA. =)

[@dre6688]

since ive been watching his videos over the past year ive been making my own im only14 and i make some pretty big survival shelter biggest being 3 rooms with a bathroom and storage room his videos just make u wanna get creative

[@FinancialAdvice-d9h]

Really 😏😏😏😏 A BATHROOM

[@Nadetska]

The camp is getting better all the time. I don't know how you can improve on what you've already built! I had set this update as my treat after 24hrs of medical tests and was not disappointed! In fact I watched it and played it again straight away to watch the amazing intro again... before I knew it I was sucked right back in to the video all over again! Anyone else watch them several times? :)

[@dankettel4317]

Love your videos ..you and your dad are so special .. kept up the good work . Thanks from central michigan, USA ..

[@Edmonson2]

I gotta tell ya that your Bushcraft Camp videos that show you and your father working without commentary keeps my 4 & 5 year old boys mezmerized and trying to guess the tasks you are working on! Love them. Keep them coming!

[@krappy4404]

Simplemente hermoso lo que ustedes hacen, saludos desde mexico.

[@survivewithmonk116]

I just started watching every one of your videos. I wanted to thank you for doing this, it has inspired me to get out and back to the bush. Much love from Canada

[@Tsiri09]

I generally don't watch hour-long videos, but I'll watch yours anytime. Always great photography and info!

[@robinhezemans1138]

Yess, this makes my evening even better

[@AGUIABRANCAARTEMATEIRA]

Muito bom ficou o seu acampamento-base parabéns valeu abraço

[@AaronTheHumanist]

What a superbly crafted video you have, as the guy below stated, the opening sequence was awesome. I really enjoyed the longer video, I know KZbinrs tend to aim for short 15 minutes, but personally I enjoy a good catch up, and you made it varied and interesting. You and your dad working together are such a good team, great chemistry. I love what you're doing to the camp, I did think the palletwood project was at this location off to the side, so thanks for clarifying that. Grrat bunk, the window is a great touch. I wonder if you can add cob into those baton walls?

[@BttmBoiBama]

This reminds me as a kid building forts in the woods. Keep up the good work Bud!

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

I know doing all of this is a lot of physical work. I'm amazed at how many straight trees you have found to build all of this. Thank you two for all you do to make these great videos.

[@Oogobuk]

I made that bear batter with fresh cod, it was easy like you said .. the whole family loved it, and they all think you for the recipe..

[@BarrackOcody]

You guys deserve some Trophies and a Case of Beer, that intro was rad!

[@brian4984]

Shelter envy! That's like a boyhood paradise.

[@mudthe1st512]

I like watching your videos. Your dad videos are great as well. I love to your dad makes some outdoor cooking videos. The fish he cook in the video remind me of fish and chips I had in Seattle.

[@floxi_dev4892]

I love your Bushcraft camp

[@wildrose7546]

Brilliant and enjoyable video. I have enjoyed your journey, like I was there. Thanks Mike and Graeme 👍

[@highenergyog]

I absolutely enjoy the relationship between you and your Dad , I have built many many camps similar to yours , but none of my camps were as well done as yours in this video . I've raised 7 sons and spent most of our free time in the out doors fishing , building camps and so much more. I've realized that I haven't subscribed to your channel yet , well I've just subscribed and I've hit the notification bell . I'm looking forward to more of your videos , and I'm checking out your Dads channel .

[@robg521]

Worth watching just to see the intro. Nice cinematography 😎

[@johnnygeorge8385]

It’s a bushcraft city. Love the opening I felt like I was sitting down to a Hollywood epic. Thank to you and you pops for your hard work

[@nobodynever4326]

In my small Camping shelter I built some kind of herb garden. Built a little fence and planted some onions and some local herbs in it. Really made my cooking more fun!

[@amandanelson5484]

Epic !...lovely to see you both back at the bush craft camp. You're video skills are the best !..thank you for sharing

[@LuisCruz-dt7np]

I’ve always keep watching old and new videos and I still watch them right now

[@thereturningshadow]

Mike, since you took my last suggestion and walled up the base of your tower, I have a couple more suggestions for you regarding the camp. 1) If you can't find enough moss or the moss won't fill the wall gaps vertically, I suggest you bring a bucket and a trowel and a couple gallons of water and make some mud and trowel in the mud in the gaps. When mud dries, it becomes nice and solid and helps keep the walls rigid. 2) The short wall between your tower base and the new shelter, I suggest increasing it's height to match the opposite wall. Right now it's so open that any wind/draft can get in and could feel like an arctic breeze in winter. 3) Leave an ample amount of space under the new bed for a mat/tarp for Jack. He can sleep under the bed.

[@The427Cammer]

Nice fish!

[@fabienschuster8355]

I dont know why but i am entertained👌 like

[@sonofabear]

This camp is slowly becoming a fortress! When are you adding in the canons? haha

[@gregoryeverson741]

great against bows and arrows

[@AnthonyTyger]

I was just going to comment that this bushcraft build reminds me of the virginia colony fort from the animated Pocahontas movie. :)

[@GimPukaleshi-Kurtishi]

And like a small village :P

[@AJ-pk8mv]

+Frederick Green all I heard was the sound of FREEDOM

[@thatcityboy73]

Frederick Green damn Fred chill

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

I know it's a bit out of your usual bushcraft comfort zone, but I do believe some baked clay bricks would help prevent walls and other wooden things around camp from rotting too quickly. Also, clay tiles should be sturdier than a tarp if you want to go for a more weather-proof roof on something at camp. It's not too difficult to make a clay kiln out in the woods. So long as there's a small stream nearby, you should have everything you need.

[@WhatsUpWithSheila]

New main sleeping area...is VERY appealing,!

[@MinutemanNC]

Much love from across the pond, you guys rock! Love your dad, he makes me smile every time I see him!

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Looking good that wall has some nice straight pieces

[@travisrollins4418]

Two big kids building forts in the woods. It is good to see your adventures.

[@azaleaacres]

Afternoon video with a cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. ❤️

[@63DegreesNorth]

Mike, your Dad is a legend! I love watching your videos and look forward to the next episode. Good on you both!

[@on-yl5fu]

This is amazing

[@justFishing95]

The editing at the start is amazing haha I feel like I'm watching planet earth you put alot of hard work into it!

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers Jack!

[@thereturningshadow]

Mike, you should have draped your tarp OVER the wall's edge so that any rain/moister that comes down will drip OUTSIDE the wall, not inside. Water ALWAYS finds a way.

[@gaminggeek9426]

great vids.. i was up untill 3am last night watching these and I'm up again watching them today :) Really wish i could get out and do it but really not sure how to find a place so secluded that i could get away with it. Thanks for the vids

[@dougostler9392]

You and your Dad are WAY, WAY COOL!!! You have inspired me greatly. THANK YOU!!!

[@lincoln7030]

Thanks for the new vid bushcraft will never be the same without you

[@stefley4909]

This is probably the coolest "series" on youtube i just cant stop watching it. Ive always been into building camps and forts and stuff. You're REALLY REALLY good at it. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@sestosili3760]

Maaan! great filming and editing skills so far! It's so relaxing to watch. Made my day as always:)

[@sharpshooter1707]

I can genuinely say I love watching TAOUTDOORS AND TAFISHING so thank you for all the hard work you guys put in for not only the time spent recording and working but the countless hrs spend editing I know how big of a task it can be! Speaking of Tasks and this following question might sound a little daft but here goes... Do you guys think you could build an underground storage bunker ? My thinking is somewhere away from camp but close enought to keep tools, cooking bits maybe even canned food for a SHTF situation?

[@axelbrode]

Your opening cinematography is second to none and when combined with the awesome sound track you lead your followers into the ever popular world of "Bush Craft" and we are transported from our computer chairs into the deep woods to spend time with our friends Mike and Graeme. Then suddenly there is a loud voice shouting "Honey, Did You take out the Garbage", it is then that reality sets in. Keep up the great work. Florida, USA

[@TheScoundrel70]

I think what I admire most from this is the willingness to rethink and redo the existing design and work. I like the changes and improvements! Mike, have you considered some sort of water catchment system at any of your camps?

[@chrismadden267]

Woodsmen, builders and chefs - you do it all. Thanks guys.

[@paulkahrstedt7959]

That is amazing

[@britinmadrid]

I absolutely love your videos and have learned a lot from them. For example, I never knew that by bevelling wooden stakes and tent pegs, you could prevent them from splintering/spreading. I do have a tip for you: you are 'hollowing out' your fire striker by scraping it too close to the base. Try holding it halfway up and sparking it from close to the tip. That way you will extend its life by about 50%. Please keep those videos coming!

[@Boonedale]

Interesting vid.

[@mikeboone4425]

You 2 are having just haveing to much fun ,take it from me you just can't spend to much time together. Happy trails

[@thebeardedninja8498]

And the Oscars for best video and directing goes to TA Outdoors

[@pfgman6167]

Great video and I liked the way u Raised the bed higher 👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@zoltankristof7120]

Nice video

[@stephenzevetchin]

Nice upgrades. Quite a coup having all that straight and dead wood. Incredible.

[@lolthien]

I always thought 'Timber' was the wood while it was still whole. Freshly felled logs and unprocessed wood. Lumber is wood after it's been milled. Planks, sheets of plywood, stuff like that. You built this shelter, for example, out of timber, but you built your pallet-wood house out of lumber.

[@jasonmcgehee5915]

Love the channel new Sub, watched a few vids and it takes me back to my single days early 20's camping with buddies and having a blast.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Angelina Jolie round for dinner and TA outdoors new video on the tube ...that's my Friday night sorted ~Peace~

[@TAOutdoors]

Hahaha!!

[@wevertongamerexplosaojogad4625]

Zed Outdoors lá

[@jeremyhouse1443]

Get nake

[@tombrown998]

definitely given me ideas to go out and do with my son. he's 14 watched some of the vids and is on board with it

[@Whitewolfak907]

Really good service you can do for the rest of us. Very informative. Loved it

[@zvonemanduric4905]

you should add some proximity ground safety coverage

[@jbdhbd5474]

How epic was that intro! Felt like you were going into battle! Love it!

[@kruegenj]

The cinematography, in the beginning, was gorgeous! Nice work, mate. Also, I would love to see theory time come back...

[@gerardriordan712]

Thank you...great intro like gladiator entering the arena...Dad made some good shots with the camera while you worked...the size of the fish caught was great...I am totally ' hooked' on this channel too...you have wirjed hard and deserve all the accolade...thank you Mike and Graeme...

[@zadejtejmeno21]

So nice to see son and father working together :)

[@melissacomer8404]

Using some cod tonight myself. Decided to make some seafood chowder. Good stuff. Very chilly here in the southern US and this will warm you up.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Your recommendation on that Amazon folding grill is 'spot on!' My family used just that model on our wood-fired backpacking adventures for many years. Some of the cross wires bent in the heat over time...but the whole thing carried on very well. Nice to see they are still available!

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

Not sure why I find this so relaxing? But I like it, I guess it reminds me of working with my grandpa no talking just working and then we eat you know just simple.

[@blackmonjet4043]

Your Dad seriously needs a cooking channel. I found him hilarious and would love to see him cook again.

[@traceyeley65]

Excellent video as always, with great ideas, building, catching, cooking and conversation. Thank you both. Camp looks looks great, love the up grade..

[@mischef18]

Can just about call it camp widow maker. See it is not only NZ that have a reputation regarding sheep, your dad's quip proves that ewe never really know a person till they let it slip. Loved the video too.

[@thefriendlymodder3057]

Great video you inspire me

[@nicholasholloway8743]

Am I watching a movie with a million dollar budget or am I watching TA outdoors, hard to tell the difference!

[@itsdinger]

I love this channel been a long time subscriber to both of your channels but this one is a credit to you both, Mike the videos you are producing at the minute are superb and your dads as loveable as ever. I wish yous all the best.

[@JJackONeill]

I love your work. Keep it up. And I love that your dad’s a big part because my dad’s dead and we never really did stuff like this. Cheers.

[@morriskolkman6952]

Nice

[@harryb1745]

Great quality videos - cheers from Canada. Around here timber is standing or cut tree's. Lumber is dimensional cut boards 2x4 2x6 etc. Good idea making the bed higher to double as a seating area.

[@skopescript3470]

Perfect upgrade to the fort your work is amazing bravo guys

[@scotty2hotty2205]

I get lost in your videos man. Feel like I’m out there with you. Your camp is every boys dream fort growing up. Keep the videos coming 😎