Shelter Basic Tarp Setups and an E Fire 2

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[@raykiii]

What Dave didn't mention was a tool he takes everywhere. The same tool we all carry. It's his brain. Thanks for sharing it with us, Dave. Nice work.

[@TheLionsDen72]

Always like the prompto moments. It shows the reality of being outdoors. Being able to adjust and reset priorities on the fly is what can help save your life. One of the big things I have always liked about you Dave! Keep up the great work!

[@DefMunkyYT]

As someone that lives in Louisiana with craploads of pine and cedar, I will say that it is fine to cook with pine or soft, resinous woods. The caveat is that you want to wait until it is burned down to coals. Don't cook with the flames! lol That is when you will be sorry. The coals will no longer have any resins so it is a pure, clean heat. With the coals you can quickly stoke a fire back up after cooking, or you can even move some of the coals out of the fire to use just for cooking. Of course some kind of hardwood is more desireable, but sometimes that isn't too feasible when in the woods and all you can see in every direction is pine. Of course that also means the ground will be covered in pine straw... really easy to get a fire going, but also VERY important to keep it safe and under control! lol

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

***** I can second this. Was out recently and my wife actually came with me. She got hungry and impatient. We had some precut, preseasoned potatoes completely sealed in foil. She put them right in the flames. Despite multiple layers of foil, by the time they were done, they tasted like a burnt pine branch. Disgusting. You can, however, cook over pine (resin) flames if you're using a pot or pan with a lid. I do this with my Fry-Bake pan, but you do end up with a sticky resin soot on the outside. The national forests I camp in are 99% coniferous, so I really don't have much of an option.

[@OsborneOutdoors1]

I swear you're the Bob Ross of survival videos! I could watch all day. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@MrGchiasson]

You go. "Off track" all you want. I learn a lot from your skill & experience. Thanks for all you do. Btw..first time I made a fire with a ferol rod...I was amazed!

[@zippitydoodah5693]

Almost a decade old, and still the best realistic E Fire instruction on YT.

[@wyattoneable]

After all these years you still get excited about perfecting your skills and passing along the knowledge. Thanks for all you do here Dave.

[@BlackRiverBushcraft]

The other day I asked you how you would start a fire in extremely wet conditions and you answered " fatwood in your environment." Thanks for showing what you'd do if you didn't have any fatwood. This vid answered my quest to the "T", appreciate that. I live close to Wilmington, NC and it's pretty much all pine forests around here. I'm confident now that I can start a fire in my environment under wet conditions without sureflame methods. I will definitely practice this now....thank you sir!!

[@shcmoly]

Even as an instructor with 1000s of fires under your belt, making fire impromptu in the rain & on camera is just plain excellent! I also like how your are revisiting the basics often.

[@Dcypled]

Seriously one of the best videos SHOWING how to do emergency shelter building. Fire, imo, is included in that.

[@davegriepsma]

Thanks Dave, I'm moving to the Eastern Woodlands from the west coast, and video's like this are a great resource to introduce me to the basics. Thanks!

[@thommw]

Hi Dave, thx for the video. I always have 5 lines permanently attached, 4 to the corners and 1 to the center to pull the tarp up. This gives more head room. The lines are tidily coiled when not in use. You can shave a couple minutes off your setup time with this. Keep up the good work!

[@The_Osprey]

I've seen you start probably a hundred fires over the years but I still sit through the vids until the end. I personally have started very few fires and then only just to see if I could do it. If I ever need it I hope these hours of seeing you do it come in handy. Thanks for the vids.

[@yoji58]

Great vid sir. Got my first spider hole started last weekend, made a ridgeline shelter. Got my pack ready and found an old Hickory knife at Ace hardware for 8 bucks. You are an inspiration and got this 36 year old off the couch sir. Thank you. Overhang on this one is a great idea.

[@MARK1HOE]

As with anything you have to be able to adapt with the current situation. You saw an opportunity to teach in a real world scenario and ran with it. Well done.

[@Hondo782]

I really like the way you have been doing the videos and the topics , I can really see how good you have gotten with the editing and shoting of your videos and I like the music on the sections that are showing the progres of things and have no talking just the music . I really have learned a lot watching this videos and I know the presntation really helps a lot of people that learn and watch your videos great job Dave !

[@ecaroh]

Great tip about big fires to dry out clothes! A friend of mine burned the end off his socks a few weeks ago. Keep up the great work Dave!

[@mickeyauthement6898]

GR8 Video Dave and an EXCELLENT use of opportunity by taking advantage of the weather and including what I would consider an "emergency" fire to dry out clothes!

[@Ingeb91]

Fantastic video, and it really shows that woodsman mentality that every one of us that go out into the woods get to experience. I'm talking about that feeling you get when you have to think on your feet for a bit. With firemaking, 100 fails is usually needed to understand it properly, but you videos among others have helped me get it just so much quicker than what I would on my own, and I was a boy scouts for 2 years when I was 10-12. I can honestly say that the only thing I learned better in the boy scouts than from your videos is knots, and that's because I'm horrible at knots, and I learn only when taught when it comes to knots. Firecraft, shelter, the 5 c's, everything except for knots, I have learned most of it on youtube, and that knowledge has helped me a lot in getting the dirt time, because when I'm getting that dirt time, I know what to do, I just don't immediately know how. Thanks, Dave, and keep putting up nuggets like this.

[@PaulBuikema]

Interesting to see you wearing Arborwear tee shirt Dave, as an arborist I respect and wear their pants, 2 different types and they wear really well under heavy use. Keep on keepin on brother.

[@runeoberon2200]

life saving no nonsense approach to being caught short outdoors.. brilliant

[@Battle-Born-]

Great vid, In the british army we were taught not to break timber with our knees or legs, can't tab with peroneal nerve damage. Keep info coming, your an inspiration!

[@renesanchez1695]

Anyone can make it happen in "perfect" conditions. I appreciate you taking advantage of the bad weather to test yourself and teach us. Keep up the good work Dave.

[@marcelloposcia4268]

The fire begins to burn and the guitar in the background ... almost home :) Greetings from Italy

[@hoosierarcher]

Good vid Dave. Fire belongs in a series on shelters. Fire is part of shelter as well as all the other reasons for it.

[@jimfedina3327]

Hi Dave. Thanks for the videos. I have been trying them out to learn the skills so that I can teach them to my Scouts. I plan on teaching them the survival skills by taking them outdoors and actually showing them real world application and letting them practice these same skills at campouts and other events. Thanks again....your videos are the best.

[@WTFOVER78]

This has to one of the best videos, it seams I am always camping in the "suck". keep passing the knowledge.

[@dylanbooth47]

Dave you are awesome ,cant get tired of watching your video

[@MrJbaker020]

Even thou you made this video so long ago it is still relevant. Thank you for your expertise

[@bythebay72]

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for the realistic take on fire starting!

[@rozurdmcrooz862]

this video is educational as well as pleasant to watch! thank you and greetings from Holland

[@Battle-Born-]

Great vid! I was taught by uk forces to not break timber on knees or shins, could end up not being able to walk from peroneal nerve damage. Looking forward to the next instalment. Take care.

[@M3tcalf1]

Nice job brother. I just want to say thank you for all the info. You channel is by far my favorite on youtube. I have learned a great deal just from watching thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@mattg6761]

Thank you again Dave, always appreciate the time you take in doing this for us !!!

[@FacetsOfTruth]

I like seeing you perform in a crisis situation. You did well!

[@jgt41984]

Your a great teacher Dave thank you for all you videos

[@tibee47]

awesome, like allways, Dave!

[@nerblebun]

For sure and certain, this is an exceptional instructional video. Campfire on the fly... in the rain no less. Let's give a round of applause for the star of the show...... pine sap.

[@3obardThawn3]

LOVE UR VIDEOS... I would love to take your classes !!!

[@glynnellis6519]

A great demonstration, thank you Dave…

[@georgieocasio1764]

Great video, perfect timing for the rain, it add a sense of urgency like real life esenario. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@josephramjak4090]

Using those "Teachable Moments". Great teaching scenarios sometimes happen. You took advantage of it Dave.

[@Jeremwah]

I'm sure you already know this but there may be some viewers who would benefit from learning it. Poison ivy is a vine (I don't know if you have this in Ohio, I'm in GA) that meets your flammability requirements but it can kill you if you burn it, think poison ivy rash in your lungs. I'd mention that it would be wise to learn what the poison plants look like so you don't inadvertently burn them. I've watched a lot of your videos but I don't recall you mentioning these plants before.

[@MarkNovy]

Thanks for the link on arborwear. Their bodark jacket looks really good.

[@galenlong3005]

Great Video Dave, Nice impromtu time for that rain to happen.

[@Crashphoenix666]

Thanks for showing the fire making. I'm sure I'm not the only one who struggles when it's damp, let alone raining. Lots of great info for sure! Would you ever sacrifice one of your 12g shells and use the primer/gunpowder to create a fire?

[@clarksonchief]

As always, great vid. thanks for what you do, bringing skills to the skilled and skill-less.

[@Qrei_MC]

thanks for the videos Dave! excellent series!!!

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

excellent video Dave. keep em coming.

[@csglover1]

Lol Dave. "it's on like Donkey Kong" I haven't heard that in decades. Thanks brother for a great vid.

[@wldmcmullen]

another great video dave thank you and please keep em coming

[@waldmeisterbrehm]

great video dave... i love most of your videos. most of all i loved the yurt series. what about a series "journal of the cave" as you talked with jeremy while the overnight scout in the cave? ;-) best regards from cologne, germany! arthur

[@willstonvelo8100]

Nice one Dave🐾

[@mitch2jzrz]

Another great video Dave!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Best wishes to you and all your family mate :)

[@timmyhoffarth6705]

great video dave! great to follow you. cant wait for more! are you planning to do more series like the yurt and teepee?

[@beebob51]

Great video Dave. Nice impromptu fire demo as well. Mother Nature throws you a curve ball you gotta' roll with it :)

[@Flowtester1]

nice video you were right to go ahead with the fire cause within the first two minutes of the video i was wondering if you were going to light one to show us it can be done in the rain. you did make it look easier than it is , but its something you have done more than once.i've tried 2 times the first time i was able to get fire the second time i tried until it got so dark i couldn't see so i had to use a trusty bic

[@ourtechwriter]

you ARE the man! Thanks, Dave!

[@highheadjester]

Nice Video Dave! Chance Favors a prepared mind!

[@Macrosill]

Another great video Dave. One question though. How far away from the shelter is that fire?

[@doucheknightly]

Great video. Camera going out of focus at the end was a nice "natural" effect. Keep up the flow of knowledge!

[@Atrax1207]

Great vid Dave, thanks for sharing!

[@rbarbour64]

In my kit I have got a tarp. I also got a puptent for shelter. I will use the tarp for a shelter if I had to. A couple days ago I got a Alice pack with a frame and a sleeping bag for $23.00. From the same guy at a yard sale I got 3 ammo packs for a $1.00 each to organize my kit. I feel that a kit should have things that will make surviving in the woods a little better. I might have to be out there for a long time.

[@MrTatts64]

Brilliant video, thanks! Excellently done and in perfect conditions to prove the point too. Nice one.

[@DLittle82]

Great video as always. Appreciate your time.

[@camoscrubs]

Awesome video! Glad to see it wasn't ideal conditions out there for it. Also is new Pathfinder tarp/poncho going to be available in brown or just green?

[@MrKnap2755]

excellent tutorial....Thanks, Dave

[@Atkrdu]

Cool, Dave! That pine sap was a good find. How fast do you think you could gather it from the tree? Like if you chopped a blade into the side & left it there for the sap to flow onto it? P.S.- Would it still light up that fast if it was dried & solidified? Maybe you'd need to powder it up?

[@keystoneprepper]

Awesome Dave!

[@brandonmitchell3617]

excellent video. one day im gonna get a custom knife from BHK and its gonna be similar to that scout. thnx dave

[@ronbonick4265]

Great video. I dont know if you made a video about another topic , but what about plants to avoid ? ivey and poison oak . That stuff can drive you nutz if you get a good dose. How to stop the ithing? oh and chiggers especially when making bed padding.. Thanks Dave

[@baltimoreace]

It's on like donkey kong! Never thought I'd hear this outta Dave's mouth. Pretty funny

[@marksimmons6341]

Dave what is the species that you are calling strangler vine? You might want to caution people not to use poison ivy vine despite how good it looks for tender.

[@TheWoodsmenJoe]

I love pine, not so good for cooking over but still love it for getting my fires going, I was going to ask a question just alittle off topic about on the glob of sap roughly how long do you think that it would burn for on its own? I have never tested it by itself before. They could be a few reasons why this would be improtant ie whie its buring gives you more time to get wood and you know for sure that the fire is not and most likely will not go out even if it does start to rain harder etc

[@ajetsgremlins]

My favorite vid. Keep them coming.

[@LifeBuzzN]

Good Stuff Dave, Thanks.

[@CPLBSS88]

if you know how to ferment, you can make alcohol...more of a long-term thing but i've dont it a few times on lone-term camp-outs

[@223rocks]

I was wondering if you clean out the brush and other growth under the tarp after you set up?

[@MartyBaker]

Hi, Dave! Great video, as always. Good insight. What knife are you using? I'm not too advanced in the knife area yet, but it seems to me like a heavy ka-bar Bowie or becker bk2. I'm just curious

[@mogges1]

Dave I never see any one build some kind of protection over there fire to keep the rain off.I understand if you have a big fire.and there are times we might not have time to build some kind of protetion over the fire.I mean we spend all that time get a fire and then here comes a down pour.

[@usapatriot4163]

This post is off topic but I'm not sure where else to post it. Can you use a Pellet gun say a .22 caliber to procure food in the form of small animals like squirrels , rabbits etc cetera? Thanks I love your videos series!

[@shelikemydoogie]

Dave just off topic. Im sure you have said this before but cant remember what video it is. If you had to have only the bare minimum items to take out in the woods and stay for a long period of time what would you take.. Axe gun mess kit?

[@Dfrantz87]

Thanks Dave, what is the biggest difference between the Tera nova hooded tarp and your pathfinder hooded tarp?

[@ryafc16]

Dave what can u say about self defense and safety when in remote areas, should one always have a gun

[@AndyYungChow]

i remember when i had to get a quick fire going... cause of the bugs and i needed to boil water... it was so sloppy but worked the first time...

[@Beechbaby]

Excellent training vid!

[@TacticoolNinja]

Great video, thanks for your time.

[@mitchblackmore5230]

Just watched this video for the 3rd time. Love this one!

[@caleb4165]

love your videos there the best thing on the net

[@DVOP2011]

Hey Dave,,,,what state park are you filming in???.....Coshocton county here

[@ralphedwards5849]

Awesome video!

[@robertstrachan464]

Good stuff dave

[@MadhuMangalaDasa]

where can i find tarps with tie outs instead of grommets?

[@Latchur]

Hi dave I was looking at a edible&useful book.In the book it basswood[seeds] and purple avens[rootstalk] can make chocolate flavor nectar.Can they be found in ohio? Thanks for your time.

[@gothicangelred]

Once u got the fire going , I lit my cigar. I know the feelin' Nice vid

[@jeremycross90]

Great video!!!

[@sargefaria]

no doubt man, no doubt

[@OKBushcraft]

Pretty good vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@nockerlyoutobe9307]

Great Video . Without cheating

[@roundtracker]

Meat and potatoes right here!! Good lesson!