Choosing feather stick wood

[@whiskeyriver4322]

Great crack!!! Common sense, good humor, and sincerity will take a person farther than can ever be imagined. ; )

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

Good practical tutorial Rob👌🏻👍🏻

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Rob ☺ thanks for the video, I'll give you a vote for a video about building your own kit, a What's in my tin video should prove interesting, as is all your videos mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart uk

[@lancedyck3730]

Yes 👍🏻 I’d like to see you put a good kit together! Nice bit of grading Rob!

[@db477]

From someone relatively new to this I find you both entertaining and Informative. Great work, keep them coming and Thank you. would also like to see a kit put together by you.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I really hope that what I show will make your time outdoors fun, If my kit evaluations help that's an added bonus. 👍

[@ccrawford6708]

I have never made fires. When I camp & fish with my pals, they always go straight to work on the campfire. And it's Ugly, usually involving about three cups of gasoline. On my own, I cook with alcohol stoves and in the evening a tea candle has always sufficed (I have, recently, upgraded my emergency kit to include a Light my fire rod, Tinderquik and an Esbit). But I love watching you work your skills. You've inspired me to make firesticks for sure, and do some other things. Learning new skills, is half the fun of being outdoors, so thanks!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I am delighted to have inspired you. Push your buddies out of the way and get that fire going properly with order, a messy fire never burns well. 👍👍

[@JoeSteel1]

that was awesome//thanks for sharing

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Yes mate would love too see that.

[@tinkypete491]

Great video, see you at the shows. Same as you punter at one and working the other (with Dave Budd). Interesting to see what you put in a kit even if you will keep it in a tin.

[@Trevelyon006]

I would Love to see a kit of your own design 😎

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You will.

[@johnnobbs8999]

I would like to see the kit you built. Thanks for the effort to do this.

[@jeffbeger2407]

Yes I would like to see a kit video, because your right those pre made kits are a waste of money, build your own it’s a far better experience finding out what works for you and what doesn’t.

[@micktheweld]

Yes I would appreciate if you would put your survival kit on the channel.

[@daemonharper3928]

Always nice to see somebody's ideal kit, go for it - I think if I made a kit it would end up just as a "what to take wild camping kit" rather than survival kit - not worse for it but probably more specific....less fish hooks and snares but plenty of insect repellent and Coco.

[@lancedyck3730]

Tool maintenance, Good stuff!

[@colindavis5297]

Yes go for it it would be interesting to see

[@danielcharbonneau222]

Someone making their own kit I think will go a whole lot further then anyone who buys one like you demonstrated. Yes I would like to see what you are thinking about while putting a good kit together. And like you said everyone will have a different idea on what should go into a good usable kit and that's fine, we all just have to weed out the gimmicks and for me that would be the wire saw, just my opinion. Good video and feather stick.

[@Woodswalker1965]

It all starts out with the wood! 👍👍 BTW I was a. big Doors fan myself a few decades back lol." No One Here Gets Out Alive" is a decent read about Morrison.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

LA woman Rocks!

[@grahamblackall6305]

I'd be really interested in what you'd put into a kit!

[@kavianamini9184]

Great ❤

[@charlesmurphy7712]

Rob excellent work and terrific choice of topic . Everyone and their uncle does feathersticks but nobody talks about the wood . The difference in wood, the grain and how the knife reacts with it . There are so many types of choices around the world and so many types of trees . I like popler, pine - but pine has its drawbacks, cottonwood, willow, then if I have to I'll try to use water oak, or ash or hickory, and I kind of like walnut and pecan, Sure would like to see your kit! I'm positive that you would know what works and what doesn't. Your the new lizard king ! People are strange 🤔

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Your the first to mention the Doors. Willow and hazel are good feather stick wood over here Oak , beech , Birch and other hard woods are usually crap, better to make a pile of shavings, Ash is either green or rotten seldom find a nice seasoned dead standing.

[@rhodrievans794]

Really enjoying your videos Rob. Learning a lot from then. Be good to see what you'd put in a survival kit :)

[@chrisrozier9787]

I'll check out your kit

[@ChrisSurrey]

Awesome mate, glad you like the mug, it looks like a beast! Going to try and get to one of the shows.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

If you're lucky I'll sign your program. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ChrisSurrey]

@@RobEvansWoodsman how long does the tea stay hot for in that mug then? You're the bushcrafting Tom Jones mate, you'll have all the women throwing their knickers at you, I won't get close enough for a sign program 😆

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@ChrisSurrey they better be pure cotton knickers so I can make char cloth. It's more like the mug is big so it lasts a long time and being a vaccume mug it lasts.

[@ChrisSurrey]

@@RobEvansWoodsman 😆🤣😂

[@omadon7331]

Nice follow up on your feather stick tutorial. 👍 And yes, one more vote for your survival kit. It is not rare for people to have different views on what "survival" means, so it would be interesting. Cheers.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Fire and water my friend! Food can wait and writing your will on a piece of toilet paper!

[@omadon7331]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Hehe. So, bear necessities. Once I also had my "survival kit". Leather pouch with Victorinox + lighter. Yeah, that was it. 😄 And I always carried it on my belt, during any longer trip/excursion. Nowadays, I'm not into that stuff anymore, but it is still in some box, somewhere.

[@Trevelyon006]

I used my brand new Robust to make a walking stick, a fire poker & a baton. Best recommendation friend 😎

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Happy to help.

[@adrianhyde]

Cheers Rob, diolch yn fawr iawn. Hoping to see you and Scott in Wiltshire in August!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Fingers crossed mate

[@Daxxii1966]

Definitely would like to see a realistic kit maybe a budget version and an ultimate version but with all items sourced in the UK 👍🏽

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Bloody hell D, you want it all 😜

[@Daxxii1966]

Just trying to throw in some ideas 😉 I like decent kit mate that’s why I use your knives

[@MartiniDave02]

Good, useful video. And yes please to the survival kit video, even though I don't really see a use for them in the UK, apart from a fun exercise.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I know most parts of the country just walk a few hours and you'll hit a road.

[@jimathybindlenim6359]

i kayaked out to an island off the coast of Australia, forgot my bag with my knife saw and fire starting kit because i was hung over and rushing to beat the tide. survived fine with my opinel no8 bick lighter and a shovel 😁👍

[@philleath-dawson2113]

Hi Rob, would be great to see your version of a survival kit. See at the Gathering hopefully.👍👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Loads of guys want to see this, better not make a shitty kit!!

[@philleath-dawson2113]

Don't forget to put in the tea bags !!!!

[@Trevelyon006]

Well, there I was yesterday, testing out my Robust for the first time (epic btw) and I was having a bit of an issue making good feather sticks. Then you robbed my brain & put this video out today...spooky 😎

[@daemonharper3928]

I'm with you on the shelter building.....its a bit of an effort for not much reason in the UK - fun if you're somewhere more wild though....so maybe a good vid for some of your subscribers? A tarp and a fire is fine, a tent and a fire is better if there are midges - I'm not keen on bivvy bags particularly, you might as well take a tarp and have a lot more options.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

i havent used a bivi bag in years, horrible things to get in and out of, i get leg cramps , nightmare!

[@anthonydeacon881]

See you at the WG, Rob.

[@chillindave1357]

Heck yeah Rob, I'd love to see your thoughts on a tin. I understand the marketing aspect and cost risks... blah blah blah, lol. Makes me chuckle at these, and angry at the same time. Survival cards from Grim would serve better than their "made in 'Gina" crap. My bags (in the back of the car and my weekend camping bag) are my "tin". To come up with realistic survival tin, a "it's all you have" tin, Altoids tins won't cut it! I'd need a trash bag (or 2), Sawyer mini filter, a real compass, SAK or Leatherman, paracord on top of the normal fire/first aid etc. I'd favor fishing over trapping... IMO Thx Rob!

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

Oh yes, forgot to vote for your tin kit 👍🏻

[@johnturner6251]

Yes to the follow up tin vid. I take a tin of bits when out and about but more of a possibles tin that outright survival. Stuff like credit card knife, Savlon, plasters, tape, tick remover, whistle, light, safety pins, signalling mirror, fresnel lens, paracetamol, rennie, hand wipes, bug wipes, pencil and sharpener, paracord wrapped around the tin

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Very sensible John

[@johnturner6251]

@@RobEvansWoodsman that's why it would be good to see your thoughts, full on get home BOB get home to ever day walk in the woods

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've been thinking of three!

[@dalearnold8918]

I would love to hear your thoughts. Still waiting for that knife.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Have you contacted me via Instagram? Please send me a message robevs73 regarding a knife, i now have a waiting list.

[@farquharwilson2523]

I like the idea of a Rob Evans Survival Tin (R.E.S.T) but it's got to include a tea bag and all necessary tools to make a cuppa. 😁 Seriously though I think it would be great to see what you would put in. As you say price point is the big factor. Good kit at a reasonable price is gonna be a challenge. Looking forward to seeing it, hell, I might even buy one. Cheers

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

R.E.S.T love it!

[@farquharwilson2523]

@@RobEvansWoodsman as you'll know the best thing to do in a survival/difficult situation is sit down and make a brew before you work out what the plan of action is. Just thought R.E.S.T was quite appropriate. Feel free to use if it's any help. Review. Evaluate. Situation. Tea.😁

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Don't forget about my suggestion regarding the "Mora 945", 203mm long, 1.5mm thick, clip point General Purpose Knife. Show us what it will & won't do.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Not my cup of tea my friend.

[@blaserlongrange7616]

" Salix caprea" is my favourite wood for feathersticks

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Is that a Willow?

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Thanks for tutorial. Something almost overlooked. Properties of a feathersticks. How is the Wetterlings treating you?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Splits well but dosent bite like a Gransfors bruks. Better for me as I tend to split more than chop/ limb.

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Aye, the GB cuts deepee but overall I prefer the Wetterlings.😄

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I really like the larger one and I think the Swedish army axe will end up a firm favourite .

[@lynella6073]

If I show up at your outdoor show from Louisiana, would I be on the short list for a knife made for me? :)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Do you want to be on my knife list? I'll be making FTP'S later in the year which are a little smaller and unless you are a lady with extra large hands would be perfect for you to make awesome feather sticks.

[@lynella6073]

@@RobEvansWoodsman yes!! I wish to be on your knife list!! I’m a regular size girl with normal girl hands!! Yipeeeeee!!!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Send me a message on Instagram please.

[@strongandco]

I’d like to see you put a kit together but be strict and use the same tin so you are forced to compromise, no extra little bags or pouches, or wrapping cord or tape around the outside of the tin, then maybe in the same video or a following video, set yourself a series of challenges (like making a cup of tea - assume you have your own cup in this scenario) working around the limitations of the kit.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'll use a 2oz tobacco tin which is a little smaller, definatly light a fire and probably process clean drinking water aswell.

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Well, put together a budget kit?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'll give plenty of suggestions with what I decide to make.

[@stephenlambert9826]

If you ever did feel like bush-crafting a shelter It would be good to see how you do it 👍 doesn’t have to be a village of thatched roof houses like bumboy outdoors though 😂

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Bum boy outdoors! Priceless! Is that the bumboy covered in shinny Fjallraven gear? Built a super shelter a while back, shelter building is over rated, build a massive fire it'll scare the rain off🤣🤣 Hopefully at some point I'll have more time to camp out for longer than 1 night then I'll do a minimum kit camping video. 24 hours just isn't worth all the effort to build a natural shelter, variations on the super shelter don't take long so maybe this winter I'll do a no kip bag outing.

[@mumurioste790]

What axe are you using

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

thats a wetterlings axe, new but old stock as they are not made anymore.

[@hanikaram3351]

O MY Wolf of the forest this is a very wide area of expertise literally the survival and bugout bag , it starts with the geographical area the seasons the number of days need to survive amount a person can carry and how far the distance to bug out and possibility of relocation so after watching your video my thought would be to individually section a kit for every need then assemble in a backpack according to conditions example need for fire kit , need for warmth and staying dry , need for water for three days , need for shelter creation if possible , food for three days and cloth socks underwear change and wipes for body wash for moral if duration is going to be long forget the kits and start building a boat like Noah's Ark

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

A bugout vehicle or bicycle or horse is the way to go!

[@uncletomscabin2073]

Just grab a Bear Grylls SURVIVAL KIT can't go wrong it's got survival written on it.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

He's my hero. NOT!

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Jim liked his alcohol ( to death ). I hope you saw the error of HIS ways!!!

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

You didn't start this video with lighting a fire, I feel so confused and oddly cheated! 🤷 I'd like to see your version of a survival tin!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Probably because I'd filmed it after another video.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I filmed the survival tin, 5 knives and this one on the same day.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

Yeah! You've been busy! *Thank You*

[@piotrszwarclos866]

U r much better singer than Jim, Bob but not handsome like him

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm 21 years older than he was when he died