German Military Special Forces Mylar Blanket Survival Shelter | Survivalist & Emergency

See how I set up the German Military Survival Shelter and survive the night at -2°C / 28°F. All you need is a mylar blanket, a source of fire and some cordage.
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[@blacksquirrel4008]

Thank you for not lecturing. The information came through clearly and the sounds of the forest were relaxing.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy! Glad you enjoyed the video, really appreciate this 😊 Cheers and greetings from Germany, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@exercitodaagroflorestaflasgt]

As a

[@razrasmos1033]

Yes agreed, and very satisfying too.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you 🙏🏻😊

[@riogc3257]

👍🏼

[@dariostino]

Only contents, without an egomaniac host talking for 10 minutes. Great video mate

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you buddy! Glad you found it useful and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@cubgsan]

I am an old man riding and camping with HONDA Cross Cub. This video is great !! AWESOME!! No explanation but deep information !! Thank you for sharing ! Full supported !! Have a nice day my friend !

[@felixcat9318]

This video was a masterclass, quiet, competence, purposeful and peaceful, it was a joy to see! Subscribed!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks mate, really glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your comment! Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@hennievanderlinde2668]

You are surely the only person on youtube that acknowledges every comment and answers every question . Congratulations for setting an example !

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Heyhey! Haha thank you 😉 I really appreciate that you are watching my videos and spend your time on writing me comments. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@glennbrymer4065]

This brings back a lot of memories. I lived like this, out in the woods. After I came back from the Army in 1971. I did not fit in. I bought a big back pack and started living very simple out in the forest. It was pretty cool.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Wow Glenn, this sounds impressive what you have experienced. Really appreciate when people like you leave me comments. Thank you and cheers from Germany, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@juansimon7020]

and then what happend?

[@chuck4abuck1]

You shall teach me please

[@happyhomelesshomesteaders158]

I wear bdu's everyday, and have been camping since 2010 straight since 2014 , but n a storage building right now

[@ashtonhartley2662]

Did you ever experience anything unusual? Honestly just curious. 😬

[@STOLSPEED]

Yep, this arrangement will be like sleeping in a toaster oven! Brings back happy memories of a backpacking trip to Alaska in the 60's. Hitchhiking was very slow so I was on a Greyhound bus back from Alaska. I had hoped the bus would continue all night so I would have a warm place to sleep, but in the middle of the night it stopped at Snag in the Yukon and said we all had to check in to the lodge for the night. I couldn't afford that, so a real problem.... Snag was often claimed in those days to be the coldest place in America. This was late October and the mud was already frozen hard as concrete, as I stumbled across the highway looking for a place to camp. Found a spot where I could light a fire against a large log that would reflect heat into the tarp that I rigged up. Rigged a 'Space Blanket' over the log to even better reflect the heat. Made a deep bed of spruce boughs. Prepared the fire with enough long wood that I could feed in during the night without getting out of the sleeping bag. Crawled into my sleeping bag, which wasn't really a good one, and had a warm toasty night from all that reflected heat. Next morning went back to the lodge to rejoin the bus, well rested and satisfied with that camp. Found all the rest of the passengers blue with cold and huddled around one of those tall kerosene heaters. When the lodge had turned on their oil furnace for the first time that season it spewed smoke then shut itself down, so they had spent all night shivering around that pathetic heater. So I was the only one who had a comfortable night, and at no cost! A very satisfying feeling.....

[@fitzerelli1]

Great story.

[@UnitedRedDevils]

Great vid & very useful knowledge, especially when trying to travel as light as possible. But for next time, could you keep the chatter to a minimum?:)

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hahaha. Thanks for your comment. Glad you liked it. Ok I promise, next time I will not speak as much 🙈 Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@wjp255]

Great video. I learned a lot. I am a little surprised though that the radiant heat from the fire did not melt or damage the Mylar blanket. AIRBORNE!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy 🤜🏻 🤛🏻 Make sure to use military grade reflective blankets. They do not melt. See also the links in the description. Cheers and Horrido from Germany, Martin

[@ncstonecrew]

Mylar is not a highly flammable hazard. The range is significantly higher than a campfire to pose a risk. ALL THE WAY!!!

[@heinzweber7642]

@@BushcraftBuddy Horrido kamerad

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Joho, Heinz und mkG 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@heinzweber7642]

@@BushcraftBuddy Hussassa!

[@akidfromcanada3119]

Didnt expect him to stay the whole night, pretty badass way to show off this shelter.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks mate! Really appreciate your comment and cheers from Germany, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@billpetersen298]

My experience, with this kind of shelter. (In a Canadian winter). Is within an hour of the fire cooling. If you're not in something warm. Your up, tending fire, again.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Yes, this is the way it works. It is not intended to get some really good sleep. I could rest for 90 min and needed to feed the fire again. This is purely for survival to protect you from hypothermia or freezing if you have not enough insulation but a mylar blanket and means to make a fire.

[@tonyv8925]

I can see the validity of this being a 'survival' set up, not a bush camp set up. Very nice video, thanks for taking the time to share.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks Tony, exactly. This is not a shelter to spend a nice evening, but it helps you survive if you have no sleeping bag and too little insulation to prevent your body heat from escaping. Glad you liked it and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@georgesouthwick7000]

I would agree. The problem with building most emergency shelters is you would freeze to death before you got the shelter built.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks for your view on that. Actually as long as you are moving and burning calories, you can remain warm in most environments (as long as you are not wet). However, you do not have enough calories usually in a survival situation, so it is better to burn wood if you have to stay longer/overnight.

[@ellenlandowski1659]

But a survival camp like this is a more comfortable way to spend nights and bad weather and make hot food while cutting down all the trees for a bush camp...

[@k1dicarus]

Erfrischend ohne das ganze Gelaber. Auch gute Musikwahl und Lautstärke.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Freut mich, danke für dein Feedback und Horrido, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Waran_z_Komodo]

Very nice opening of the film and well-chosen, not loud music. Grüße aus Polen :)

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Witam. Ciesze sie bardzo, pochodze tez z Polski i pozdrawiam serdecznie, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@timdixon3391]

Love the chainsaw blade!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy, they are really cheap and good. I have also added a link in the description below. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@robertchato3040]

When I was a kid. We made lean toos to sleep in when we camped. I keep in my truck a folding saw and a commando saw along w survival blankets and stuff. My friends and family thought I was nuts. Then the pandemic hit. Wow! Guess who started to learn to prep. Now I’m not so crazy anymore. Great video!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hi Robert, thanks for your comment! Lean tos are great, quick, easy and functional. You are right it is quite interesting to see how the term "normal" changes over time. Always good to know some techniques in case things develop away from normality. Cheers Mate! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@TonyTooTuff]

Noah was the crazy guy until it started to rain. Then he wasn’t so crazy after all

[@RSAgility]

@@TonyTooTuff Well, those stories aren't real, but these survival tips are.

[@TonyTooTuff]

@@RSAgility says who, you?

[@obiwanfisher537]

You're still crazy. But camping is a nice hobby.

[@Cornmolio]

I was surprised the Mylar didn’t start melting. If it was me, I probably would have started a forest fire 😂

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Haha, thanks, actually I am using the military version of mylar. It is very heat resisten. You can also find it in the video description. Cheers 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Cornmolio]

Bushcraft Buddy awesome. Subscribed. Keep up the good work.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks Mate! Really appreciate that! Cheers from Germany, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤠

[@eagleeyex2939]

Starting music?????

[@davidgraemesmith1980]

Luckily not all military surplus is junk, I bought a bunch of goretex Dutch hooped bivouac bags almost a decade ago and was impressed, by the quality until I saw they were made by Carinthia 😲 there civilian stuff is past my budget to this day.

[@Cetok01]

I'll be honest; I'm surprised the heat from the fire didn't melt the mylar or the poncho. I guess it's a matter of balancing the size of the fire and the heat bloom against the distance from the fabric, plus the extensive heat vent at the top.. I actually enjoyed the lack of dialog (appreciated the captions) and the music and nature sounds.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy, really appreciate your feedback! Yes, I was also surprised. In fact the flames can even touch the mylar without melting it. This seems to be due to the metallic coating and the high reflectivity. Only sparks landing on it created tiny holes. But this was not an issue. Glad you enjoyed it and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@demmorph4219]

i think...people mostly making too big fires, i'm a small fire fan too, maybe "dacota fire pit" in a hole could be even more effective, and more "undecetable", to heat a soil a bit, and to keep flames lower, not to burn poncho or emergency blanket reflector :) great and peacefull video, thanks ;) chears2all

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy! Good idea with the dacota fire pit. The heat reflection from the mylar should also work this way. Cheers and best wishes, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@billyandrew]

The advantage of the Dakota is it produces more focused, intense heat for cooking, taking less time, therefore less likelihood of being detected, but is more likely to cause root fires in peaty soil and is less effective for heating that traditional fires. Stones, heated in the fire, are worth consideration, placed under a layer of soil, then leaves, as the heat emanates from them for hours, although care has to be taken to avoid wet or damp stones, near bodies of water, as they are apt to explode, when the water vapourises.

[@PInk77W1]

2006 I was cycling across the USA. I rode 140mi across NV hwy 6 and darkness fell and it started to snow. All I had was 3 t shirts. I found an abandoned barn. I put my bike in a corner and walked around the barn. I found many sticks from an old fence. I found a large thick piece of plastic that I laid over me against the wall like a lean to. I had a small fire all nite. I ran out of wood at 5:30am. I was back on the bike headed to Ely NV

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Heyhey thanks for sharing ypur experience! I find it super interesting to learn from real life emergency situations. Fire can be a life saver when you do not have enough insulation material for the temperatures you find yourself in. I also prefer small fires and small shelters so you need little fuel. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@СергейОлесик-д2т]

Darkness,mestake!

[@Joewylie3]

Wonderful video. You are certainly unobtrusive with your grey cap and tarnfleck outfit. That chainsaw is sold in the US under the "Ultimate Survival Technology" label. For water purification I like Potassium Permanganate. Again Thank you for your video.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it. Really appreciate your comment and information with the Potassium Permanganate. I was not aware that it can be used to purify water. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@danielgrubb9668]

Very clever. That air gap is genius.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you Daniel 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Mylar blankets are godly, and you have great skills with them. They weigh a few grams, and can either save your life, or be your camp. I have spent three months on the trail using mylar blankets to supplement my poor camping equipment, so I can swear from hard earned experience ..... space blankets can save your life.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate comments like yours which include real life experience. I also always carry at least one of them on me. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@johncrouch8988]

Better to have good equipment in the first place. You can lose or damage your Mylar blanket. Then what would you do?

[@TheWtfnonamez]

@@johncrouch8988 Honestly John, I would take out another Mylar blanket because I carry more than one. That said, losing a 1-by-2 meter sheet of highly reflective material would require effort. They saved my life.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hello John, the point of this shelter is to have a skill set how you can make a survival shelter with gear from your a IFAK only.

[@lincspreparednessandoutdoo2648]

How the hell these informative videos get any down votes is beyond me. A little knowledge applied right can seriously increase your chance of survival in a shtf situation. Thankyou for sharing with us, Rob 👍

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hey Rob, thank you big time. This is really motivating. Glad you found it useful and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@mdamon9613]

From yuppies that go camping and stay. At a motel

[@joewoodchuck3824]

I'm mystified by the up votes and down votes. This excellent video got down votes, while a tragedy gets up votes. I reached the point where I don't even cast voted any more because of the interpretive nature of it all. I don't even look at the votes now. Further, KZbin took away the down vote function for some unknown reason, yet they left the symbol for it in place.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you Joe. Indeed, they have removed the amount of down votes in the meantime. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@michaelcorbidge7914]

@@joewoodchuck3824 yes , the downvote details no longer appear and neither for the comments here also for a long time.

[@robertlee8400]

I use this same kind of set up when I’m winter camping but use 2 tarps with 2 Mylar blankets taped on each side of the inside & I make sure to leave enough tarp so I can close the sides up . You stay warm & toasty all night long , I can sleep 4 people in it with 2 - 12 x 12 foot tarps & I can afford to make it a bit taller . Very nice set up

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hi Robert, thanks that sounds interesting. Do you use several mylar blankets or can you get 12 by 12 foot? Do you also use an A frame style? I also used a teepee type shelter using two 12x12 tarps. Cheers and thanks, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@corneliustalmadge2674]

If I had time for an inspection I would have given you a Commendable.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Haha, thank you 👍🏻😉

[@haukepowers8491]

I would have gigged you for having that fire way too close to the tarps...fires do NOT belong in shelters that can burn easily..sorrry...just my take on the issue...I can see a fire out near the shelter with a banked wall reflecting the heat back into the shelter...

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you for your feedback. This sounds like you are an instructor for survival shelters when you say "gig". I have presented the survival shelter as it is officially being taught in the German Armed Forces. I have never had issues with this shelter and the fire inside (view protection is also an issue in a survival situation). The smaller the volume of the shelter the less fuel you need to heat it, which burns less calories and creates less smoke and light. What was your experience and can you explain the shelter you mentioned in more detail? Thank you and best, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@jammcguire1276]

My only gig would be the hard canteen! We never got issued those due to the noise they make while walking! We would get 2 collapsible canteens, three times as much water and the ability to lose the noise.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

That's a good point. The officially issued ones are even made from aluminium.

[@peterdoyle458]

I enjoy these videos. I like to see how others handle the same equipment that I carry. Nicely done. Difference in tools…I use a folding saw and a small hatchet. I have one of those chain saws. Never tried it. I will now. I kinda wondered and worried a bit about the fire near the mylar. He carried it off just fine.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks Peter, glad you liked it. I also like folding saws, they have advantages. Make sure to use military grade mylar, it wont melt. Cheers from Germany, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Dinu0202]

I really don't know why , some stupid vlogs get millions of subscribers and views , while you show real way to actually live and equip ourselves . I guess the world is changing . Awesome video self explanatory .. subbed Edit: Do you have guns or any weapons to protect yourself

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks Mate 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Really appreciate your words 👍🏻 Here in Germany the laws are very strict so all you may carry is pepper spray or a knife. Cheers and thanks for your support, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@ABCXYZ-sz9gh]

@@BushcraftBuddy do they think you’re too dumb to carry or own your own gun? Cuz with how intelligent Europe is it’s a shame that people still buy the whole “you don’t need a gun” mentality. You can have any other inanimate object that can kill someone. They’re basically saying that you aren’t an adult enough to handle a gun by yourself.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks for your view on that. There are ways to own a gun here, however a license to carry one is extremely hard to get. Personally I would find it most useful for hunting small game. But this is also prohibited. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

@@BushcraftBuddy bruh here in Hungary one is not allowed to carry pepper spray even... that makes good stealth techniques even more important

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

@@ABCXYZ-sz9gh I don't think Europeans buy the mentality (especially not the Czechs with their advanced gun culture!), most of us just can't do anything about it because we have no guns. I think anti-gunners are usually those who know nothing about guns, because in a gun-owning public their lack of knowledge would be a disadvantage.

[@dupasupa8119]

Out of all the videos I've seen on Survival/Bug out/ Field craft shelters. This one is by far the smartest, fastest, least man hours and calorie consuming one I've seen so far.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy, you are definitely right it takes relatively low physical effort to build. Really appreciate your comment and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Absolutely true, this is why we were trained to always carry a Mylar blanket with you. The poncho was basic gear we always carried. Mylar wighs almost nothing and can really be of big use in a survival situation.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Absolutely true, this is why we were trained to always carry a Mylar blanket with you. The poncho was basic gear we always carried. Mylar wighs almost nothing and can really be of big use in a survival situation.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

As you say, it takes away from you lifetime but on the other hand it is a unique experience that is hard to compare to civilian life. Cheers

[@thomasmusso1147]

@Jien Sayyer Things tend to get easier the more prepared one is.

[@bownutz76]

Great video and awesome survival technique. How well did the Mylar hold up to the heat that close to the fire?

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy. It is actually very amazing. The flames can even touch the mylar without burning it. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@brettmidd2250]

German ingenuity. Makes you wonder how they managed to lose two world wars 😂

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hahaha, thank you 😉 Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@judahlajau1462]

You recall the days I used to do in my tropical rainforest 10 years ago, minus the mylar blanket. Thanks for sharing.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it and sounds amazing to sleep in the rain forest. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@teutonalex]

Or for the same weight or less, you could’ve set up your UL tarp tent in under 3 minutes and be snoring away already.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Haha thanks, however you would get quite cold after some time without a sleeping bag. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@rukaks]

Aside from the awesome shelter, that’s some beautiful cinematography!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you for very motivating feedback and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@felixcat9318]

Indeed it was, the presentation, videography and soundtrack were really quite beautiful.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you. This is really motivating! Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@MrCervasio1]

Great vid👍 Question the fire doesn't burn that Mylar blanket?

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks mate, I used Military issue Bundeswehr mylar blankets. They can resist even direct contact to flames. Cheers 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@MrCervasio1]

@@BushcraftBuddy thanks. Keep up the good work

[@obiwanfisher537]

Nice, but if I were you, I would have cleared out the ground first before building the camp. Works either way, but I think it 's a little tidier and comfy. The survival blanket probably works very well as a heat reflector, and the two tarps conceal the fire, too.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you for your comment and the suggestion to clear the ground first. Having a comfortable place to stay is very important for the morale. Cheers 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@michaelbrinks8089]

If you attached mylar to the inside of a tent ceiling with a 1 or 2 inch air gap between the tent and ceiling (stick pieces of velcro on the corners of the mylar and on the tent ceiling so it can be quickly attached) would the mylar help much to keep the tent warm by trapping & reflecting the rising inside warm air in the tent so it's not escaping.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hi Michael, I like your idea. I have never tried it. Mylar is great for reflecting radiative heat (electromagnetic waves, e.g. body heat or fire and ambers). It wont help much with convection (rising warm air). So I believe it would really help if you do not have a sleeping bag and your body heat is reflected back. In case you have a sleeping bag, probably most of you body heat is absorbed and the effect is reduced. This is pure theory, however. I have never tried it. Thanks for the great idea (which practically adds zero weight) and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@newtagwhodis4535]

Thank you! I struggle with knot tying so that would help showing diagrams but overall a very practical representation given such materials. I hope this video saves lives!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you. You are right, I could have put more emphasis on the knots. All the best, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@brynhomsy2801]

Bushcraft Buddy, thank you for putting these useful videos on KZbin. I am a 75 yr old woman and interested in being able to survive a major earthquake.... your videos have helped me to assemble useful items for my E-Bag and to feel comfortable in what needs to be done in case of an emergency. Your videos are short, sweet, and communicated in a straight forward manner. Thank You, Bryn from Seattle

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hello Bryn, thank you very much for your sweet message! I am very glad to read your words and that you find my videos useful. I love Seattle and lived in Vancouver for a year. Cheers from Germany and all the best, Martin 😊

[@christiansfortruth5953]

I'm with you. I'm 74 and I have my buv out bag at hand all the time. I usually wear combats and have items in my pockets. Knife, cordage. Matches, mylar blanket etc. The usual bits. I like hiking. If I get caught out I'm ok. I've got kit. Best of luck.😊😊

[@johnnelson6663]

Very cool. I tried this with a Arturus Survival blanket, instead of the mylar blanket. Dug a Dakotah fire hole up underneath and a German poncho tent half and stayed toastie warm all night at -15° C with only a helikon swagman role. Very cool idea with this shelter.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hey John, thanks and glad it also worked for you. I also love the Swagman Roll, great piece of gear. Thanks and cheers, Martin 👍🏻

[@johnnelson6663]

@@BushcraftBuddy you're welcome Martin. I do not speak a lot of German. But, enough to get the gist of whats being said. While I'm American, I enjoy getting a European perspective on outdoor survival as well and blending it with what I have learned. I really like your channel. Keep the good videos coming out.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you John, I really appreciate your comment and it really motivates me to know that you are watching my videos in the U.S. Thank you big time and cheers from Germany, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@silentoutsidebob5815]

🤜🔥🤛 Ordentlich, klasse!!! 👍

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Danke Dir mein Gutster 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@miked7666]

I thought it was going to be the same old thing but this is quite different. Thanks

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks Mike, really glad you liked it and appreciate your comment! Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks Mike, his comment was already deleted 😉 That's how KZbin deals with unconstructive criticism. Cheers, mate 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤠

[@jeffh156]

I liked the whole thing. From start to finish, no talking, easy to follow video and great music.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks Mate! Really glad that you enjoyed it. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@outdoorniederrhein6724]

I'm afraid that the mylar blanket melt from the fire inside the shelter.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hallo mein Lieber! 😉 Ja das dachte ich auch erst. Die Rettungsdecken sind extrem reflektiv, weshalb sie kaum Hitze absorbieren. Funken sind eher ein Problem. Ich hatte ein paar Löcher drin am Ende aber war nicht schlimm. Hat wirklich wunderbar funktioniert. LG an den Niederrhein! Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤠

[@SheriffHoyd]

Als 13 jährige sind ich und mein Kumpel mal in BW Klamotten und Tarnfarben im Gesicht morgens aus dem Wald gekommen und dabei haben uns Leute aus dem Dorf gesehen. Ich bin heute 45 und es gibt Menschen, die deswegen heute noch über mich lästern. Unfassbar wie scheisse diese Menschen sind, oder? 😄 Ich bin froh, so früh schon Dinge getan zu haben, die mir gezeigt haben, wie wenig ich zu diesen Leuten gehören will.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hahaha, genau so ging es mir auch. Aber ich mache das irgendwie bis heute manchmal 😉 Man lebt nur ein Mal oder? Schön zu lesen, dass es noch mehr Gleichgesinnte gibt 💪🏻 Horrido und bis bald im Wald, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@roccosiffredi9633]

@@SheriffHoyd bei uns wird sowas zum Glück nicht verspöttet. 😄 Ist immer wieder etwas geiles

[@klleeful]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. This is more for show, not practical at all. He should have heated some rocks in a bonfire and bury rock underneath his sleeping area and ultalise the amber to keep warm. Open fire like that will mist likely melt the Mylar and at worst caught fire in the middle of night

[@Butterfly07949]

I did this when on summer camp with the boy scouts. I was asked by the skip to go on a 6 mile hike and find somewhere where I could sleep over in a makeshift shelter. I found a small cut out in a riverbank and slept in there on pine branches. I only had my sheath knife, flint and some flour and sugar. Many many years later I found myself homeless. These skills really came into their own! Great video love this kind of stuff.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hey Marc, really sad to read that you found yourself homeless. Hope you are doing well buddy. As you are saying, it is really great to know these skills. And more importantly to have experienced that you can rely on them. Cheers and all the best from Germany my friend, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Butterfly07949]

@@BushcraftBuddy many thanks Martin yes everything is great now. This is my story also on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3O1ZqKMqKhneKc

[@badhat3051]

I really, really like this shelter its simple and easy to construct even a fumble fingers like me could do it, but its not very stealthy the glow from the fire could be spotted a long way off, but even if it were not the smoke smell travels miles on the wind

[@jengable4888]

I enjoy watching individuals create something (a makeshift tent in this case) out of other materials. At least he did not cut down too many trees in order to do this. This is a fantastic idea if someone does not have a traditional tent.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it! Actually I have only used dead material from the ground, no living tree was cut or injured to build the shelter or gather spruce branches. Thanks and best wishes from Germany, Martin 🤠

[@Slydder68]

@@BushcraftBuddy yeah. I live in Germany and from what I understand you are not allowed to just cut down a tree if it's alive. but in a survival situation I would regardless. if needed of course. but there is just soooooo much dead wood here its easy to find what you need just lying on the ground. Just to be clear. I'm an American living in Germany for quite a few years now. so my grasp of the laws here is still questionable at best. ;) However, I do miss being able to actually go camping and not the glamping crap that is the norm here.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hey mate, well I also live in Germany 😉 Yes, cutting down living trees without permission is certainly not allowed here. But there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors in a non-glamping manner. Feel free to send me an email if you need some tipps. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@jengable4888]

@@BushcraftBuddy I will definitely ask if I have a question ! However, we all want choices in where, or how we live, and to me, camping is something that should be enjoyment, and not someone's permanent way of life because they were victimized ! Have a good night...and thank you !

[@BushcraftBuddy]

I totally agree, this is why I prefer the Swedish approach with "allemansrätten". However, as you can see in my videos, there are a few ways how to enjoy the time outdoors. Happy to help you out and gute Nacht nach Schwerin, Martin

[@mareksznycel194]

Eine gutes idee, muss ich probieren! Mit meine sohn 😉. Grüsse aus Polen 🤜🤛

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Witam Marek. Rozumię po Polsku takze mozemy po Polsku pisac. Ciesze się że Tobie się Video podobało. Wspaniały pomysł, ciekawe jak Wam się uda. Serdecznie Was pozdrawiam i Viele Grüße, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤠

[@pa4765]

it rains a lot in the Smokies. I prefer a sheet of plastic over a rope. Quicker in the rain.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Absolutely, this shelter is more relevant to really cold temperatures below freezing. An A Frame is perfect against rain. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@flywithme3578]

Geil, endlich noch ein Deutscher der es echt drauf hat. Mir gefällt der Style. Abo is da!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Ein herzliches Dankeschön 👍🏻 Freue mich sehr über dein motivierendes Feedback 💪🏻 Horrido und Grüße, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@panpiper]

I would have thought the mylar would melt if that close to the flame.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Make sure to use military grade reflective blankets as they do not melt. Cheers, Martin

[@veteranpatriot4474]

Fantastic in its simplicity and effectiveness. I want to try this one out.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank Mate, glad you found this useful and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@chana100red]

I love watching and learning valuable but life saving skills that you guys take the time to show us! My hats off to you guys who have served the war. Must be extremely hard and emotional part of being a soldier or ex-soldier. The simple technique and skill you used is so valuable and thank you!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy. Really appreciate that feedback. All the best and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@mitsgro]

Schön, auch mal jemanden zu sehen, der für die Übernachtung keinen 70l Rucksack dabei hat 👍

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Danke, Marcus! Ja es geht tatsächlich aber man muss doch echt oft Holz nachlegen, so wirklich erholsam ist das nicht. Aber um die Nacht draußen zu verbringen absolut top. Horrido und LG, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@svendittmann3105]

@@BushcraftBuddy ist das jetzt aktuelles Militärwissen?! Horrido Sven

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hi Sven, ja das wird gelehrt beim Überlebenstraining der Bundeswehr. Horrido und mkG, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@svendittmann3105]

@@BushcraftBuddy halte ich für unzweckmäßig. Ich war 1991 franz .Kdo.Ausbildung und 1993 EK (geilster LG beim Bund) durch Umgliederung von 552 zu 292 warem wir mit 'ner AGA Qaut.I drei Wochen am Stück im Biwak. Erst alle gekotzt aber nach zwei drei Tagen solche Sachen wie Dackelgarage und 'Leben im Felde' mal auf den Prüfstand gestellt. Ergebnis, Schrägdach 2/3 schräg und 1/3 nach vorn übergezogen. Ausrüstung an die Füße und Waffe neben den Schlafsack, Mündung neben den Kopf. Alarm und Rundumsicherung aus dem so angelegten Platz. Kein rumwuseln im Dunkeln und Ordnung am Platz der Gruppe. Der Platz selbst sehr gedeckt, maximal geschützt und über eben drei Wochen benutzbar. Durch den flachen Aufbau bleibt die Wärme am Körper. Ich hab mir in meinen 14 Jahren nur vier zus. Ausrüstungsgegenstände gekauft. Unterwäsche von Brynje, Makrolonhandschuhe, einen Poncholiner von den Amis und eine Zeltplane von der NVA. Alle während dem Biwak und hab nie mehr gebraucht. Gerade die Zeltbahn war eines der letzten Modele, Licht und dicht.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hallo Sven. Vielen Dank für den Erfahrungsaustausch. Wirklich tolle Ausbildung die du absolviert hast. Die Variante mit 2/3 schrägdach und 1/3 flach klingt interessant. Welches Tarp habt ihr da verwendet? Vielleicht noch etwas zu Einordnung. Das Shelter ist eher dafür gedacht wenn man versprengt ist und kaum Ausrüstung (kein Kälteschutz, Schlafsack etc.) dabei hat in kaltem Wetter. Eher Survival als Leben im Feld. Das wird im Überlebenstraining der Bundeswehr gelehrt. Nochmal danke für die Anregung und Horrido, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@glennbrymer4065]

Bearhard Heavy Duty Emergency Blanket, Emergency Tarp, Insulated Blanket, Thermal Waterproof Survival Space Blanket for Hiking, Camping

[@BushcraftBuddy]

These are great

[@LLM1987]

Good to see someone using their initiative. I like to put a silver lining on the ground aswell, to keep me warm and protect me from ground frost. But that's only when it's really cold. Cheers for the video, very informative. Luke

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hey Luke, glad you liked it and good to see that you are also training your skills. Cheers and thanks, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@johnrogan9420]

A tent...just saying!

[@marklogan3264]

That was awesome the best I have seen yet. And I definitely want one of those saws 😃👍

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks Mark! Really appreciate that 😊 Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@D-B-Cooper]

Recently saw a vid on thermal scope avoidance, this setup should work, without the fire.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks, actually I have seen the same video. You are absolutely right, thanks for your feedback.

[@paulross499]

Some very interesting materials are becoming affordable.

[@NMETSGChan]

Like what?

[@julianmuller6604]

cooles video wir bei der deutschen armee nutzen auch solche shelte. cool video we by the german army use this shelters

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hallo Julian, vielen Dank, ich habe das Shelter auch bei der Bundeswehr erlernt. Horrido und einen guten Beschluss, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@MikeDubbaYou]

Instant subscribe- clear information, no product placement or "sponsored content, and calm delivery of literally life saving information. Thank you! Quick question: is there any risk of burning through the Mylar with the fire if it got too big?

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you my friend! Glad you found it useful. Make sure to get the military grade reflective blankets, they are very robust and flames can even touch it briefly. Of course, please keep the fire reasonably large. 😉 Cheers and all the best, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@bathcolin]

Good video Martin, thanks. Funny, when reading the comments there are always a few that 'think' they know better eh? Gutes Video Martin, danke. Komisch, wenn man die Kommentare liest, gibt es immer ein paar, die denken, sie wissen es besser, oder?

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks, Colin. Really appreciate your comment, I totally agree... Cheers buddy and Viele Grüße, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@shanksnaig4364]

Something worth noting the pine cone on the ground we used to call them perries are excellent for wiping your arse. Hence the saying wipe your arse with a perrie.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hahaha, great hint. Should make a video on this topic 😉 Cheers mate

[@lomate1963]

@@BushcraftBuddy bet u get a million views if u made it 🍂💩👍🏻👍🏻 😁

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hahaha bro! Do you really think anybody would like to watch this? Cheers mate! 🤜🏻🤛🏻😂

[@lomate1963]

@@BushcraftBuddy well people will watch any old 💩 on the tube 😂😂👍🏻

[@BushcraftBuddy]

😂

[@justinsigmund6200]

I've never seen a hand chainsaw work that well before. What kind is that? Great video by the way.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you Justin. I have linked it in the description. You can probably also get it on eBay and it was really cheap. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@D-B-Cooper]

I’ve got old chain saw blades, I’ll try sharpening the back side and see if it cuts that way.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Sounds like an intersting idea. Thanks!

[@Info-qw8vi]

> -2°C / 28°F. All you need is a mylar blanket, a source of fire and some cordage. Thanks for sharing Martin. Did you need any thermal base layers e.g. merino? Also how high is the pitch of the lean to mylar sheet i.e. how close to the fire before it burns (has it ever burned in your experience?)? Thanks again. Peace and Blessings.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you! I had one base layer (thin thermal US military underwear) and the fire could be quite close to the reflective blanket (make sure to use military grade). I adusted the pitch simply by looking at it, so the angle of the reflective blanket looks reasonable. Hope that helps and cheers, Martin

[@scottcarder9543]

Thankyou for this detailed video. fantastic way to stay alive and keep warm

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you Scott, glad you found my video useful and cheers, Mate 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@jimgardner5129]

Great, great video. Beautiful. Thanks for posting. The mylar blanket looked to be close to the fire. I thought for sure it would start to melt. With all the fir branches inside and propped up at either end, I'm guessing it was quite cozy in there.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hi Jim, thanks for your feedback. Yes, it was really toasty when the fire was roaring. However I needed to stay up the whole night to feedback the fire, so it was quite hard to sleep. The mylar I have used is military issue and doesnt melt even when the flames touch it. If you are interested I have linked it below. Cheers! Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@joelgalvan8358]

What if a puma, decided to feed your fat belly to her babies.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Fortunately we do not have pumas around where I live 😉

[@OutdoorAbenteuer]

Da frier ich schon beim zugucken - klasse Video - schöne Grüße aus Berlin 👍❤️😊

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hey Johanna. Vielen lieben Dank 🙏🏻 So richtig kalt war es gar nicht aber man kommt kaum zum schlafen weil man ständig Holz nachlegen muss. LG in die Bundeshauptstadt, Martin 🤠👍🏼

[@antemiu]

I would strongly recommend not to start a fire in such forests(softwood forest with highly loose soil-many air pockets- is the recipe for forest fire). As a firefighter, i've seen many times how fire spread underground, from one root to another, burning slowly, emerging many meters away from the initial fireplace, for hours later. Otherwise great shelter.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you. This is absolutely valid. I have seen something similar one time and it was really hard to extinguish the fire. A lot of water was necessary. Actually this was also the reason why I started diging a fire pit. This shelter also works without a fire pit. I wanted to make sure to dig to the soil where all the duff and roots are gone. Thanks and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@redstone5149]

🤦🏽‍♂️Geez

[@arcangelsecurity]

Instead of being a nanny why dont you offer an alternative solution like a dakota pit since obviously stealth was on the agenda.

[@redstone5149]

@@arcangelsecurity ...because Vlad the nanny firefighter is so much smarter than everyone else. His second job is being a mask policeman at Costco where he gets to run around instructing people on the proper way to wear a face mask. If he feels their mask is too low he gets to scream at them to pull it up😂🤣😂

[@antemiu]

@@redstone5149 from accepting a different opinion than yours to mocking someone you have to be very limited in cognitive capacity.

[@cathyellis-b1g]

I get my MYLAR blanket, from dollar tree. its called a table cloth, lg rectanglar & much thicker. U find in party section

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you for sharing!

[@docv73]

Decent video, but you can save a lot of cordage, and make it easier to get in and out FAST, and leave less indication you've been there - if you want - by being more selective about your location and the tree(s) for that cross bar. A big downed log/tree, broken tree, a tree with low "Y" limbs, etc. for one end. Then two "Y" limbed posts can make something very similar to a tripod on the other end, without needing cordage to make it.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you for your message. Yes, you are right, I have actually looked around for Y limbs, unfortunately this was a forest dominated by spruce trees. Thanks and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! I just found your channel. Good stuff!👍👍👍👍

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy, really appreciate your feedback and cheers from Germany! I actually visited Oklahoma once, have friends there. Really like it 👍🏻

[@ke6ziu]

Sie wären besser dran gewesen, eine DD Hammocks 3x3M-Plane zu verwenden ... sie ist vielseitiger!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you Aaron, you are right. The 3x3 m DD tarp is more versatile. In this video I am showing the survival shelter which is taught in the German military. Thank you for you comment and cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@buddyhoward]

Seems like you’re risking lighting the Mylar blanket?

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks for your comment. This is a military issue mylar blanket. Flames can even touch it without burning it. Only sparks leave small holes and I had no issues during the entire night. In fact I still have it and used it in one of my latest videos (winter storm overnighter pt 1). You can find the blanket in the description below. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@buddyhoward]

Good to know thanks! Will buy one!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

You're most welcome 👍🏻😊

[@snowysnowyriver]

I was wondering the same thing! Very impressed that it did not burn. I'm going to get a couple of those, they might come in handy one day!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

To be honest, I was also quite impressed when I saw it for the first time. Still have the very same mylar blanket from this video and I got it for only 1€. Cheers, Martin

[@AllAmericanPrepper13]

A great video with great information, I subscribed!!!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks mate, really glad you liked the content and big thanks for the subscription! Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@radekrzepka]

W teorii dobry pomysł ale z praktycznego punktu widzenia sprawy mają się inaczej. Po pierwsze zastosowana folia się dziurawi przy większym ogniu, więc jak jest ciepło to przy małym ognisku patent się sprawdzi ale większy ogień wypali dziury. Folia (sama) plus wiatr to słaby pomysł, dźwięk będzie rozchodzić się po całym lesie, więc warto od zewnętrznej strony dołożyć większych gałęzi lub zastosować dłuższe tykwy. Niezależnie od pory (nawet korzystając z koca) musimy dobrze odizolować się od gleby stąd gałęzi powinno być z 30 cm, rano i tak się ubiją do kilku centymetrów. Poza tym luz 😁 fajne nagranie pozdrawiam.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Witaj Radosław, dziękuję za komentarz. Wiem ze więcej czasu mógł bym spedzic, niestety juz bylo ciemno i nie chcialem zdrowe drzewa uzywac. Ale dobrze mogłem całą noc spedzic. Naj lepiej zainwostowany czas by był na zbieranie gałezi na boki i drewno do palenia. Ten shelter jest stosowany w survival training w niemieckim wojsku. To nie był mój pomysł. Pozdrawiam, Martin

[@KDBeyer]

Alles was man für eine Notübernachtung braucht, perfekt. Die Befestigung der Folie/Moos/Para super Idee. Getestet, hält auch bei Wind.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Danke mein Gutster. Freut mich, dass Du etwas mitnehmen konntest. Es war zwar keine entspannte Nacht aber gut zu wissen wie man überleben kann wenn man nicht genug Isolation, bzw. keinen Schlafsack dabei hat. Horrido, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@suezaple4950]

awesome video on this type of shelter , thanks for showing us the knots tied as well as the ins and outs of contruction of it very impressive

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you Sue! Glad you enjoyed it 🤠 Cheers from Germany, Martin

[@joelgalvan8358]

Excellent, refresher tutorial. Well-done. Never know what future has for you.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you mate. Glad you found it useful und cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@marcoantonioretamoza]

Hermano soy mexicano Y te mandó un saludo de Tijuana mi ciudad, a mi también me encanta el campo Iba mucho cuando esta joven al valle de Guadalupe a cazar conejos es muy divertido ( ensenada)) 🙋

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you brother. I really appreciate your words and greetinga to beautiful Tijuana! Cheers from Germany, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@lynyrdskynyrd9720]

This is ...HANDS DOWN...THE ABSOLUTE VERY BEST survival shelter build that I've EVER SEEN !! SIMPLE ,FAST AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE !! MINIMAL MATERIALS, EPIC RESULTS !! THANK YOU !!!!!🤩😊🤯

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you big time for this great comment! Glad you enjoyed it and cheers buddy! Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤠

[@lynyrdskynyrd9720]

@@BushcraftBuddy I pride myself on all things "bushy" 🤣😂😅😉.. But this is ABSOLUTELY GENIUS 💯 👌 🔥 😍 🙌. You inspired me to reset, my load out (weight reduction and "essentials") THANKS, L.C.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Loool 🙈 Great feedback mate! Really glad you could take something from my video. This motivates me big time. Cheers and Horrido from Germany, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@terrybutler-fl4dx]

When I saw the words mylar and shelter, I said, Oooh yes. 🔪🔥⛺️

[@oldschooldiy3240]

That's a big fire for such a small area!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

It actually worked very well during the whole night and you really need the heat. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@kemptonjones]

Expected the bed to catch on fire!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Make sure to use fresh, green spruce branches. Old and dry ones might catch fire. Cheers

[@ianmacbrooke4617]

I'm just here to see how you keep from lighting the mylar on fire.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hahahaha, thanks buddy 😅🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@billpetersen298]

That's what I was thinking. At least, lots of spark holes.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Yes, there were a few holes in the mylar but that was not an issue. The poncho did not suffer at all.

[@ianmacbrooke4617]

@@BushcraftBuddy Don't get me wrong. This is a cool idea and in case of emergency, it works. It's just that I've gone overnighting with the scouts wearing 20% poly and boy was that a mistake. Looked like my shirt got attacked by moths...heh. This is still a cool 'in-a-pinch' idea. TTFN and God speed.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

You are absolutely right, poly melts right away. If you want to build a shelter like this, please make sure to use military issue mylar as I have done (link in the description). Flames can even touch this mylar without burning it. Only sparks landing on it create small holes. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@davidkoci6616]

Very informative video, thanks buddy . Dav

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hey Dav! Thanks a lot! Glad it was informative to you. Thanks and cheers, Martin :)

[@ZUBRR]

Мужик! А нахрена ты рожу выпачкал?

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Sorry I can read very little russian. Can you maybe write in english? Cheers 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤠

[@ZUBRR]

@@BushcraftBuddy i use hammock. It more easy to install. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl68ipKpl7CJq6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnjSYombmbV0sKc But your shelter also not bad ))

[@BushcraftBuddy]

@@ZUBRR Thanks buddy! Will have a look. I also like hammocks ;) Cheers!

[@LenHaik72]

Ну как же, спешал форса, камуфляж, все дела...

[@ZUBRR]

@@LenHaik72 просто по опыту знаю, что большинство подобных "выживальческих" видео, снимается в ближайшем лесопарке, метров за 200 от дома. Или дороги. Чтоб есличо - можно было по быстренькому сбегать батарейку в камере зарядить и вновь отчаянно "выжЫвать" ))

[@anthonyjuarez7543]

Great video. Easily one of the best I've seen. Thank you. You've earned another subscriber.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you my friend! Really appreciate your words and your subscription. Cheers Mate 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@MrYoliss]

Great video You don’t say much But you obviously know what your doing You made that shelter simply and efficiently Thanks for the info

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Glad you liked it. Thank you for your feedback and cheers!

[@varovaro1967]

Where are the panzers?

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hahahaha 🙈

[@CaveBear1031]

I would never have guessed the mylar blanket would survive the heat. Great video , now I need to see if I can order some of those high quality German Mylar Blankets.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy. Yes these military issue mylar blankets are really nice. Cheers, Martin

[@donolinger6904]

@@BushcraftBuddy - Are they stronger than the regular cheap ones?

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Yes, they are slightly stronger and larger. And they are not super expensive. Here in Germany they are around 1€

[@donolinger6904]

@@BushcraftBuddy - Thanks, I appreciate that. That is incredibly cheap compared to the ones in the US. Everything seems to cost more here, normally.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Haha it is the same thing vice versa. G.I. Equipment from the US Military costs a fortune here 🙈

[@daviddavid5880]

Nice video. I generally like your vids. No offense meant, but I have to politely chime in here. I have had to use a mylar blanket in a survival situation (don't ask). I hated it with a passion. You simply can't sleep with the damn thing. You just can't relax. It makes as much noises a bloody marching band. Even used as a reflector it's so damned LOUD, and using it as an actual blanket is exquisite torture as you are awakened from paranoid exhaustion every time you shift in your sleep. I tossed that damned thing into a trash can. Sorry about the rant. Keep up the good work.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you David! You are absolutely right. These things are very loud, especially for the person using them 🙈 You can survive but it is not comfortable at all. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻 🤛🏻

[@jfk64kennedy95]

just so know, Mylar IS FLAMMABLE at a relatively low temp, 350 deg f, and lets off a poison gas when ignited

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you. This is why I wrote to use military grade reflective blankets (please see the description also). These can even touch flames without being damaged. Cheers!

[@johntheclyde2816]

Anybody notice the ESEE knife he was carrying. Looked like an ESEE 6. Heavy little beast.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hi John. Yes it is a great knife. Actually it is the ESEE 5. Really heavy duty. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@felixcat9318]

Of course I noticed!

[@magistradox39]

I have the same knife. At the moment my favorite.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Me too. It is a real beast 💪🏻

[@TheRoundandround]

your not talking makes the video very effective. it's a fresh take on "survival" videos with mostly unlikable people (most of them from the u.s., unfortunatelly) that talk loads, have a horrible voice or accent and have some kind of an attitude problem or something. vielen dank!

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks mate. Really appreciate your comment! You are right, I got the comment several times that the shelter takes a lot of effort to build or that lighting a fire is non-tactical. I believe I did not stress the point enough that this is for a survival situation when things went wrong (no gear anf appropriate clothing, alone, lost, etc:) And it is actually being taught to the troops in Germany. Thank you und Horrido, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@coldsteelvn]

So perfect tutorial and so peaceful forest. I love your video! This is my dream living like this.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you my friend! I am really glad you enjoyed it and cheers, Martin 👍🏻

[@fitzerelli1]

Thank you for a very informative and relaxing video I like your low key relaxed style. Remind me of ray mears bush craft show.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate your words and glad you liked it. All the best, Martin

[@ellenlandowski1659]

This shelter is doable for most people with some tarps and wood cutting equipment. However...I was around for the devistation of Hurricain Katrina in NOLA. Is the a video that addresses building shelters in soggy ground with no access to hills; strong winds and driving rain?

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thank you Ellen, for this situation you would definitely need a different type of shelter. I have another Video where I build a shelter from old military canvas tent halves in very strong wind. Maybe that can be helpful.

[@duffers29]

Great video I’m ex Infantry good to see how your mob operate very professional, can tell your military , there’s a lot of pretenders out there in combats doing poncho videos doing things wrong , if your military you can spot them a mile off 👍however I liked the video and you got a new sub ✌️

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks mate. Glad you can see that and many thanks for your sub! Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@FilmKirre]

Not very much “Less is more!”😂🤣

[@BushcraftBuddy]

😉

[@thomasnugent3836]

Very informative and educational, thank you very much

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Thanks buddy, glad you liked it. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

Scandinavia: ah let's go camping, nature is beautiful! mainland Europe: ok so to not be seen by cops or criminals, I will use specops/deep recon tactics subscribed for more military survival by the way

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Haha, kind of true. I wish we had the same laws here as in Sweden. Thanks, you were my 18,000 Subscriber btw 😉 Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@BayChurch]

Damn bro. I think you’re taking survival too far. Didn’t have to go rainbow six on us. You’re gonna scare hobby-level goers/hikers out in the wood. Take it easy.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Hi James, thanks for your feedback. I wanted to show the officially taught Bundeswehr survival shelter. This is why I tried to set the scene properly for KZbin. Usually I don't go out that way (as you can see in my other videos) 😉 Hope you can understand that. Cheers, Martin PS This is why I made sure nobody sees me 😉

[@thespritman4052]

People always ask me what’s the point of camping, they don’t understand . the point of just” surviving”. It brings a man into his true self and brings true peace without all other nonsense

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Very true. It is all about the simple things like water, shelter, food and warmth. Cheers mate 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@matthewfranco7644]

I know and I look at people like they're crazy when they say that. Camping is therapeutic and can show you who you really are in certain situations. I think everyone should learn how to survive in the wild including harvesting an animal. I believe this would force people to appreciate things more and treat people differently.

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Very true. Especially being grateful to the animal that was killed in order to get meat. This is something that is completely lost these days. Cheers and best, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻