Next Fire Mentality

[@recall5811]

Failure to Prepare is Preparing to Fail.......... Outstanding Job

[@docleafman]

Charred punk wood has become my preferred "next fire" material. Saw you do it and gave it a try. What a spark catcher!! Seems to get hotter that char cloth and, depending on the size of the wood, gives you a "super coal" that makes lighting your tinder much easier. Thanks tons Dave!!!!

[@jeffreyyeip1915]

another great video Dave. It amazes me on how much of this I learned in boy scouts 45 plus years ago and forgot. I really miss being in the woods.

[@monicajones8450]

Hey Mr. Dave, Another fine fire starter material that is free and works great is dryer lint. One spark and it goes up in flame. If you keep a can by dryer and just stuff it in can every time you clean dryer lint, its free fire starter. You can soak it in patrolium jelly if you like also. Thanks for all your tips I am very much enjoying all your videos. Lots of good information. Keep up the good work, and God bless you.

[@mgsiddle]

You can use your empty BIC lighter to start fires as the ignition on a BIC is similar to a small ferro rod!

[@LionheartSJZ]

Best thing about charring: If you're in a survival situation and don't have a metal container you can always burry your charring material underneath or next to the fire in the ground, just a few centimeters and it will charr just as well.

[@MariusQusnerius]

I always teach people that the most important fires are the first one and the next one. That is why I have two fire kits: A sure fire kit which helps me get a fire in 5 mins under any conditions (for when I simply have to have a fire ASAP) and a traditional/natural/sustainable fire kit for ll future fires. Great video, as always, Dave!

[@goriverman]

Dave you are always so right on the money, i always learn so much when i watch your video's. i wish we had this when I was younger. I wish i had someone like you as a scout master when i was a kid. i'm trying to teach my grand kids about the outdoors and survival. You make it easier with all pf the stuff you put out there. i take your class but i'm 70 now and becoming a bit of a candy ass. Lmao.

[@terryc47]

Simplified, practical, common sense approach to survival. Thanks for the explanation and approach on what one can use to make char and the importance of having it within ones survival kit. Thank you Dave.

[@dslag7812]

Thanks for the video. A useful item that has multiple uses is a can of nevr-dull. It can polish a piece of metal for use as a signaling device, it is combustible, and the metal container works for making char cloth. Now obviously the smell from the wadding burning is not ideal but, in a pinch it works.

[@EDarien]

At 2:20, I hope when you took that break to transition, you paused to love on your pup, there. Saw how s/he came running up from the background. Always wanting love. As much as I appreciate all the information I've gained from your channel, one of my favorite things is how in many videos you have your dog out there with you. It's great to see.

[@Luspenchief]

11:29 it is important. thanks you for pointing out the importance of using each fire to ensure your next fire !!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Awesome as always, thanks for sharing!

[@garygough6905]

Charcoal is handy enough that I like making it in larger amounts. Tomato juice tin full of wood, with a canned tomato tin over the open end, in the wood heater. For safety, in case of being a bit impatient cooling off, putting the fresh charcoal in a pickle jar with a air tight lid works well. If you ever find it vacuum sealed, you just avoided an unintended fire.

[@jasonshaw9196]

Go Dave Go i am so glad i have you on my subscription list. The material you cover in your videos is INCREDIBLE!!

[@gerrymiles4278]

Wow all summer long I have been making char material every time I BBQ on my gas stove.I smoke a lot of my meat and in the smoking box I'm left with char wood .I never though of saving those up and keeping in a container to use with my fire rod when out doors. I learned a big lesson watching your video thanks very much.

[@EDCAdventures]

Great tip on removing those speed bumps! I'll have to fix up my almost unusable one

[@lonnieray378]

This Is The "BEST" Channel On KZbin. Thanks For Another "GREAT" Video Dave..

[@WayneTheSeine]

As always some great info presented in a smart, intelligible and professional manner . You are the standard by which all others strive .....whether they admit it or not.

[@stephensgate1]

Thanks Dave. I never get tired of basic fundamentals. They help keep my mind sharp on the subject. Thanks again. Stephen, Ohio

[@hanginwithbullfrog4657]

Thanks for all u guys do as well Sir

[@johncampbell335]

Happy St. Valentines day to you and Iris, Dave, and thank you for the amazing content.

[@bushbrava7363]

Hi David ...I've been watching alot of your content ,excellent job your doing .I've got my boys watching you now also who are also bush crafters ,your knowledge is used by us all and tou have a rocking channel ....cheers to you and your wife for putting out great content ,we live in canada in the Southern Cariboo surrounded by nature .Can't wait too see more awesome videos ....thanks again for all do are both doing 😃😃😃

[@briargoatkilla]

Char is dang near a must have have for solar ignition. Charred punk wood or horse hoof fungus is always my go to coal extender for friction fire, too. Lay some on the coal and then you got a way better chance to get flame if your tinder bundle is damp. And, when it looks like it aint gonna work, throw in some more for another chance.

[@briargoatkilla]

***** Indeed. I carry a small, cheap glass in my fire kit. One of the small reader glasses from the drug store. I've lit dry grass with it but it takes a lot of patience. Lights char in a few seconds, though.

[@briargoatkilla]

duxdawg Yeah man, thanks. I played around with coal extenders extensively a few years ago when I was on my friction fire journey after watching some of Ghost Honda's videos. It really makes a difference. Lots of folks concentrate on just getting a coal, but anyone who does it a few hundred times knows that isn't the only challenging part. I hardly ever make a friction fire on the fly without a coal extender of some sort, anymore.

[@duxdawg]

Totally agree. I line up a coal extender every time I go for flame from ember no matter the ignition source. Have taught many people how to achieve an ember by many means then watched them let it go out because they didn't know how to take it from ember to sustainable fire. Major letdown! Now I start from the fire lay and work our way back one step at a time.

[@dustinewing7974]

Using a fire steel or a ferro rod is really fun and a great skill to have... and I have both!!! But I have to agree, Bic lighters are pretty great for the money lol. Seriously; I've never bought a brand name Bic lighter that didn't work perfectly. I think they deserve a lot of credit for quality control.

[@quercus4730]

Char can also be made by burying punk wood under your fire if you don't have a can. Good video,Thanks

[@rocosuavez]

Thanks Dave very good advice i like your philosophy and understand that these techniques are alternatives...It happen to me i carried a cheap Bic imitation and it melted and the striker popped ,had to walk 2 miles to get Real Bic cause i was unprepared(no alternative) and lacking knowledge...But that not going to happen anymore i learned my lesson the hard way...So no cheap lighters and a little knowledge goes a long way... Thanks for your precious advice

[@duxdawg]

And if something is important enough to do, it is important enough to carry a backup for! Lol.

[@mddigger8424]

dave thank you so much for what you do.. I look forward to taking your classes.. Ryan

[@DamianBloodstone]

Great video on the subject. I learn new things from each video. Thanks for making and sharing these with all of us.

[@НиколайГончаров-щ1ч]

If you have flint with you, then it does an excellent job of smoothing a ferrocerium rod. The uneven but sharp edge of the flint will put your ferrocerium in order in two or three blows.

[@kevinray7237]

As always thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom

[@girafmad]

Just a small thing about the word sløjd (in Danish at least, not 100% if the same in Swedish but it most likely is) we very often use it with a material in front of it to specify what we are talking about, that could be træ-sløjd or metal-sløjd (those being wood and metal handcraft) Just a random thing about a word. Thought I would share it so there it is. On the video, good video. About the last video, I was not confused at all about what you did or why you did it in the last one. keep the videos coming they are a great aid especially as I am now starting to teach my kid some of the skills to my son (He loves bush craft, and in part you are to thank for that)

[@TraderJack641]

I guess the same technique would work for a magnesium fire starter as the ferro rod, in terms of removing the ripple with the back of a knife. As usual, another great and informative video, Dave! I really need to work on plant identification and that will help with fire starting.

[@shanek6582]

I charred some wild cherry inner bark once that worked really well. Thanks for another great video

[@shanek6582]

Looks like you got your scorpions darkened

[@Lostamundo]

These fire videos are awesome, really enjoyable just watching a fire come together.

[@wyattoneable]

Always a pleasure Dave.

[@timm1139]

Good explanation, Dave. Thanks for the vid.

[@taze27]

Look at old Rufus running 🐕 to Dave. Rest in peace, Rufus. ❤️

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Great video. If you do not have a container . You can use the Cole from the fire . Just brake it off of the log that didn't burn up all the way. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@billsouders3587]

There is so many ways to build fires. Cotton, steel wool, grapevine skins, pine needles, crushed up dry leaves. The source. Bic lighter, matches, ferro rod, magnifying glass, batteries. Bow drills, and on and on.

[@margaretbagur3553]

Just found this video. Excellent as always. I think the key to next fire thoughts is do it while you are strong. I have a winter project I am going to work on... useful for extended time whether in woods or at home. In re Fire protection. Not seeing much on it anywhere but I think it would have many uses.

[@luismiguelfialhodesousa5112]

Tanks for your videos! Always educating! Your dog is amazing, bet is a good friend! Compliments from Portugal

[@congamike1]

Thanks Dave, That answers my question. Great video

[@feellnfroggy]

I like that tin can you use for char material. It would make a great piece of kit for your store, if you were to produce an efficient cost version. obviously not a dollar, if it were possible to shelf a 3-5- dollar tin, maybe with a piece of flint included, it would be a decent seller.

[@beerhunter272]

Another great one Dave!

[@rdmanone]

Another great video Dave. Thanks for the info.

[@drcsep]

Char cloth always work for me and I trust it a lot especially living in a tropical island. BIC, fire rod and magnifying glass are part of my fire kit so I'm in the right tract. Great teaching video Sir Canterbury. When the DC6 knife would be available? Adios y muchas gracias

[@dragonspicks]

I've made char material with a used paint can. Just drill a small hole on top and it works great.

[@xXKINGDONGXx1]

i wish Jeff White knifes where available in the Uk!!

[@ianjwinnall]

Cracking vid as allways. Love the "next fire mentality" easy to remember and a good 1 to learn/teach

[@meatloafzombie]

One thing I try to do is strike my fero rods near the tip, with short tough strikes. That way they don't get thin in middle and break, plus they last a lot longer.

[@ccbellycombativescoriebell6394]

AS ALWAYS OUTSTANDING BROTHER YOU ARE ON POINT EVERY TIME

[@pitabread112]

This is great information (as always), thank you for sharing!

[@joycejudd5109]

Dave, have you tried using dryer lint as a part of a birdsnest in your fire starting kit? I have begun saving my dryer lint for starting leaf burning in our yard, and find that it seriously lights up quickly and well. Much like purchased cotton balls... Perhaps Miss Iris doesn't use a dryer (I wouldn't if we didn't live in such a tree-filled area), but if she does, try the lint and see if you like it. It would add zero weight to your pack. I have not tried charring it yet, but hope to in the future. Good video

[@milesgiese2712]

Hello Mr. Dave, I was wondering about the tent behind you, could you let me know what brand and motle name is for it? thanks for your time

[@bassbeardiful]

That's a beautiful dog you have sir!

[@Philip223RD]

Great info Dave. That looks like one of the Tentsmiths Pathfinder Scout Tarps behind you. What about doing some videos on the different set ups you have come up with for it. I have one and it is great, would really like to see the different set ups you have come up with.

[@semco72057]

I understand why and how you can make a fire with the charred material now and will collect material to make the charred material with. Thanks for showing us how to do it.

[@digitalvikingusa4738]

good lessons - thank you

[@RoyMach1ne]

How about trying to char driftwood up. It's readily available on many river banks. This "pre-digested" wood is quite porous once it's dry and I bet it would char up good! I'll try this as soon as the ice/snow disappear. Greetings from Northern Quebec brother!

[@TrailWright]

Wonderful straightforward to the point advice. Thank you again!

[@DrummingSurvivalist]

I just recently went to one of you stores and I loved it it want a place for great deals and great items

[@BruceNitroxpro]

Common sense is often the least common sense of all. I've seen so many people trying to skip the char step in fire ignition... and paying dearly in time and effort because it's missing. Good, straight forward common sense fire mentality show here. Good job!

[@victornekrasov1510]

Dave, thanx for another great video. Had a quick question. For the magnifying glass has anyone ever tried the little geology magnifying glasses, they're a lot more compact and you can get a 30x power for little money, haven't ever seen anyone use one or have on in their kit.

[@duxdawg]

I have found that the larger (wider) the lens, the better it works. I'd take a credit card sized 4x fresnel over a tiny 30x lens any day. Think about it like this: concentrating sunlight is like carrying water. Would you rather use a five gallon bucket or a tea cup? The 30x lens is the tea cup.

[@Patriot36]

Hey Dave, though a few may have misunderstood your intentions in the previous video, I'd guess they're in the minority. It seemed pretty clear to me that you were demonstrating a near worst case scenario. You were showing us that it was possible to get a fire going even in those conditions with the most basic fire making implements. Thanks for taking the time man!

[@one-WildCard]

Again thanks Dave... Learnt something new again :-) ... Cheers!

[@silvermediastudio]

Amazon, "dual lid tea tin," you're welcome.

[@beerhunter272]

How often has ANYONE made a fire with a magnifying glass? What if it is an overcast day or even with intermittent cloud cover or even windy? What if the sun was low on the horizon or if there is heavy tree cover? What if it is night time or if it is raining or snowing? In my opinion, a magnifying glass is pretty much useless and not worth the space or weight.

[@ramblingrich3544]

Hey Dave looks like you got them scorpions touched up ? looks good Bro

[@JasonVladimir]

Thanks for the tips.

[@ricka1333]

Dave Great video. What is the difference between chared wood and the chared wood left over from a previous fire ? Thanks for your time doing these videos and answering our questions.

[@duxdawg]

Oxygen. Char is made with little to no oxygen. Charcoal from an open fire obviously has all the oxygen it wants.

[@jackmazza5742]

Dave, when are we going to get a Bushcraft Hair Care video? Us woods boys with above average dew scenarios going on may benefit from some pointers...What do you use?

[@bushcraftwizard465]

Great video

[@MrMarkjrevans]

Great video!

[@justme8108]

Found this knife you use, and purchased it. Hope I like it.

[@DevilsSerb]

Nice Dave. Thx for the Upload :)

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Winter: So appropriate for Firecraft videos. Folks who practice it now will have an easier time as the weather gets better.

[@spacecat86]

Yet another great vid

[@Jameson4327]

Hello Dave I have to say I have learn a great bit from watching your videos. Dave can to give me your opinion on a Mora allaround 749? Is it a good full tang knife? I'm planning on purchasing two Mora knives one will be the Mora Black and the other I would like a larger knife like the Pathfinder or the 749. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you George

[@honeybadger660]

Awesome vid dave

[@tjenahoj]

2:07 a four-legged friend appears!

[@cyndifoore7885]

great demo!

[@joshgargis8945]

Looks like you got your ink touched up dave looks good. Now question what is the biggest thing I'm looking when choosing what to char as far as in natural materials?

[@neil_castell]

i must be in a shrinking number of people who still uses matches, lol, (although i also carry a ferro rod and a lighter)

[@DavidCanterbury]

There is nothing matches can do, that a lighter cannot, and they are a single use resource-JMHO

[@neil_castell]

true, i agree ... its just habit i guess, I can only think of one occasion when they failed me .. so never really had reason to stop using them, (on the occasion they failed, so did my lighter, as i was soaked threw) That's when i started carrying a ferro rod.

[@DepthWave]

***** gotta admit though, matches are more predictable and reliable because you always know how many more you have... With a lighter, it's often hard to tell how much more flame you can get out of it... All those moving parts leave more to go wrong... That's why I treat my lighter as a luxury fire starter... For when I'm too lazy to put some effort in to it... But always have a ferro rod and some matches

[@Spudwellington]

i always have matches in my car because they are free at the gas station. over the years more than a couple books of matches have found their way into my kit.

[@oud25]

I have them in my kit, I don't use them often because I have the lighter any rod I use but if I needed them I can chop them atleast in half and start multiple fires

[@McFarlaneBill]

Being Canadian I way prefer a Zippo over a Bic. Many times has the striker wheel mounts melted and the striker wheel popped off while trying to start a fire.

[@thestig007]

But a zippo will dry out in a little over a week after filling. A Bic has years of shelf life, so you can drop it in your bag and use it when you need it. Can't do that with a zippo.

[@DepthWave]

I completely agree... I got a gold dust zippo as an early valentines day present, and I live in Manitoba... My old array of bics and piezo torch lighters, BBQ lighters, etc... None of them compare to the zippo with silicone grease and ranger band sealing the fluid in... But there is a lighter out there called the field lighter, which is like a zippo on steroids that I would like to get one day... It's fully waterproof with o ring seals

[@vikingbrowski3718]

agreed bic dont evaporate as quickly with my experience though. but if it was a wet or very cold climate zippo all the way.

[@treedirt10000]

Another advantage bic has is when the gas is gone you can scrape shavings off of the plastic outer shell as an ignition source (like char) and then use the spark wheel to ignite it. Can't be done with a zippo as they are typically made of brass and steel. I've never had nor seen a striker wheel pop or melt off a bic in my 40 years. Other cheaper lighters you find yes, but not a bic. Not to say you have not, just that I have not.

[@DepthWave]

treedirt10000 ya but you can always take the rayon balls out of the zippo and ignite those... And then continue to use the zippo as a signaling mirror, sparker, and tinder box... So I think they both have their place even after they've run out of fuel or broken... But I know that I would sooner use the zippo in the bush as long as I have spare fuel and ferro rod because Bics can't handle the wind, cold, or rain like a zippo can... Although I do have some like... 6 year old bics that still spark on the second time

[@user-gv9uw7sr2x]

Sorry Dave I disagree with the bic lighter I choose to substitute for a Zippo, flint,wick,and a small can of fuel. This setup takes care of the wind issues.

[@Furree_68]

As a Swede I'm glad to see you use a swedish made knife. Do you prefer swedish made knives?

[@TheLanWoo]

Awesome video Dave! Did you by any chance gets your tattoos darkened? They look a little brighter than normal. Thanks for sharing.

[@vinlee7879]

The lighter was invented before "strike anywhere" matches anyway. I always use what works best for the situation.

[@kirawigley]

love the vid real informative also would an altoids tin be good for making. char

[@SoWe1]

Do you have a video that details the making of a string suitable for the bowdrill needed to make a fire? I remember you using bank line for that, but I could have missed it... anybody? thx

[@jamesaritchie2]

I find matches to be far more versatile than a lighter. I carry both, but need the matches far more often than the lighter. Unless I'm in a largely barren desert, I don't carry a magnifying glass because I've never needed one in the wilderness. A magnifying glass only works when the sun is out strong, and I've gone nine days with no sun. I've also been in too many places where heavy tree cover blocks out the sun, where cliffs block out the sun, etc. And even late fall through winter can make a magnifying glass all but useless. Even if bad goes to worst, I can, far more often than not, build a fire easier with other natural sourced than with a magnifying glass. Good matches are simply better. Often better than a BIC lighter. I don't make char cloth in advance, either. I don't need it nearly often enough to worry about it, and if I do need it, I can make it quickly. But I've lived in the wilderness for months on end, and never needed either a magnifying glass, or char cloth. If you carry GOOD matches, one match, one fire, is easy, even without char cloth.

[@MrFilthyMcnasty1]

Char cloth is a good thing to have for your next fire indeed. After youve started your first fire without it, youll appreciate it alot more lol. I remember my first fire with a bow, it took me over 3 hours to get a coal and I was sweating so bad it was raining sweat on my board. Making char cloth off my first fire would be one of the first priorities considering the situation I was in so I didnt feel like a self mating sweaty bear playing with my fiddle again. All the animals were laughing at me and the only motivation I had to keep trying was the Smokey The Bear sighn that said "Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires"...

[@Ensensu2]

How do you build your fire around your charring or boiling container so that you don't forget to put it down first if you have it?

[@smashallpots1428]

I usually use a file to clean up my rod

[@arctodus5811]

Is that jacket wool? Please tell me what kind of jacket that is and where you got it. Thanks in advance.

[@lyleinmb464]

Thanks

[@monicajones8450]

Thats a lovely dog

[@jerrymorris1527]

Great Video Dave. What have you found to be the very best material for char?

[@sagellivokin]

Hey everyone. I'm 24 and I just bought a pack. My friend is going to show me some of Southern and Northern California. Besides these videos, do you have any sources you recommend? I'm a reader so book recs would be great. Thanks!