Fire Tricks Duct Tape Bird Nest

[@OnRappel]

Dave, I have to give you credit; many have tried to follow in your footsteps on KZbin, but what makes the difference is you are OUT there every time, in the elements actually DOING what you're talking about. Whereas most everyone else on youtube is just sitting at desk in their basement TALKING about doing what you are doing. I have been watching your videos since your beginning and it has been very interesting watching you evolve. Much thanks for the all the entertainment.

[@fatshadow2062]

Damnit Dave, I've spent every spare minute for about three days now watching your videos. Don't you know I've got crap to do? Take care and tell Ohio I miss her. Spent the first three decades of my life in rural Ohio, between Chillicothe and Hillsboro - also known as the land of milk and honey.

[@Traveler1226]

Really cool the way the great ideas keep coming when you have a group of like minded people all together. Can't tell you how much I've learned from you videos Dave. And I've had a lot of fun with it all too.

[@willybologna]

Also works with a magnesium block. You shave the magnesium onto the duct tape, so it wont blow away as it often does, then strike the rod and light the magnesium shavings. Works great.

[@kentroklus]

Friggin SWEET! Man, Dave, even after all these years you STILL amaze me! Thanks for everything, brother.

[@SemperParatusUK]

Learn something new in every single video you produce. Thanks Dave!

[@Robert31352]

Dave, I always carry a small folding pair of scissors on my EDC chain. If you cut small slits at the end of the tap, then they can be pulled apart a little easier. I am sure one could use the knife tip to create the same thing. This way the width of the strips are more uniform. Thanks for all you do for me and others with you knowledge and time.

[@1keloso1]

Dave, awesome and cool invention you made there.

[@MidwestWoodcraft]

awesome tip Dave! Thanks once again. People should keep in mind that this would be more of a trick to use if everything was soaked or there was an absence of tinder, not necessarily in an every day situation. Like you say, put these tips in your toolbox. You can never have enough knowledge. Especially when that knowledge could save lives.

[@MushindoToKen]

Thank you so much for all that you do. I personally look forward to every video

[@LesRamboGrylls]

This is awesome Dave. I never knew you could do this with Duct tape.

[@RCSuperPowers]

I did not know this (like most tricks he shows) thank you Dave and team!

[@YaddaYaddaWarden]

Great addition to a person's bag of tricks! Thank you, Dave!

[@ChrisFoley0803]

I didn´t read all comments but in case no one posted it yet. Like this : Take one strap and make little cuts at on end so that it looks like a brush, or comb. Then pull these self created fibres the whole length off. Should be easier.

[@waveman0]

1/2" diameter ferro rods are the best of the bunch, they throw the hottest sparks and work the best in my experience. Thanks for the vid Dave, good info.

[@kennethparsons800]

The best way to process that duct tape into thin strips is to pre-cut with a knife the strips you want about half an inch to an inch, then use your fingers to pull it apart. You can see the fabric through the back of the duct tape, so cut between each of those grids with the section of tape pressed down on your cutting surface. Love your videos!

[@chrissindone76]

Nice trick. Didnt know duct tape was so flamable. Thanks for sharing dave

[@1guyin10]

Seems like it would be a good idea to mix some duct tape in with some other materials in the birds nest. Some vines or grass could help hold the sparks while the duct tape makes a nice accelerant. You wouldn't have to shred quite as much duct tape that way.

[@hikerboy16]

Hey, that's the second fire technique I've never heard of tonight that seems to work very well--BOTH from your pathfinderschool videos. I gotta thank you for that. Thank you for expanding my knowledge! :) God Bless you my friend.

[@ArtemiaSalina]

One-handed Ferro Rod Striking: If you injure an arm and you need to light a fire with a ferro rod, stick your knife into that stump, set up your bird's nest in front of it, and then scrape the rod against the blade with your good hand. I can't remember which youtuber demonstrated that technique, but it worked really well.

[@RDPproject]

Cool....Looking forward to seeing that. Keep up the fantastic work Dave. Rob

[@mrmike0nthebox]

THIS is why I subscribe to your channel! You rock Dave! Keep up the great work!

[@ghillisniper300]

I love multiple use items! Keep up the good work.

[@gerberboy0100]

Great idea, this is what survival is all about. Creative solutions with the things you have!

[@larryroberts75]

Hey bro, long time no chat. Just watched the birds nest of duct tape. I had a thought to try. I dont have gorilla tape around to try but one strip of 8-10 inch and wrap it around itself on a stick then use your knife to slice through it then peel the strips off already cut. That way you can get control over the width of the fibers

[@Wikipunani]

Wow. Thanks for speeding that up, Dave. Looks like it took about a half an hour! hehe

[@SurvivalRussia]

That is one cool tip Dave!

[@430radams]

As always, sir, pure gold. Thanks again, Dave.

[@STRKnives]

Have you tried scraping the non-sticky back off a strip of tape to expose the fibers inside? Kinda like roughly up birch bark to be better able to catch a spark. Just a thought, worth trying to prove it fails at least.

[@Danielshorsemanship]

That is cool man I love watching your videos. I learn so much and then I apply it when I go back packing. Thank Dave god bless.

[@thomaslj96]

this would make a great torch! a small bundle lasted 2-3 minutes i wonder if a larger bundle would last 20?

[@SaraWylde]

Awsome Dave ! Have had Gorrilla Tape in my kit for about 2 years, nice to see a new way to use it for fire. Have you tried it wet? Cup of water over top maybe? I'll be trying it maybe this weekend.

[@B0n3rdawg]

Great tip Dave!! Looking forward to more!

[@flashnzoom]

Thanks for the vid. D what is hanging from the sheperds hook to the right by the wood. Looks interesting

[@Doberman144]

Dave, where did you get your leather pouch you carry on your belt and will you ever carry them on your site.. Thanks, love the new info video..

[@MrDopey419]

Hey Dave. Smart idea, but if i was trying to rip the tape to shred's, why not use the knife tip to make small notches in the end of the tape ? Just a thought. Keep the video's coming, you do good work.

[@NedTheDread]

Generally wet things don't burn so probably not very well, however water doesn't really wet duck tape like it would fabric, just shaking it will probably get most of it off...

[@ninjaturtle559]

hey Dave, easier way to get small fibers out of the tape is to use a knife or scissors and precut the end of the tape (kinda looks like a floor rug) at that point is tears straight without a problem.

[@Rendar600]

not sure wether its worth a go to save time or make the strips super small but maybe start the strips with your sissors then ripe them with the plyers just a thought ill give it a go myself

[@macpump]

Love it....if you take your knife and score the duck tape first on one end it was easier for me to strip up. Thanks David

[@Shannon_Lacey]

Dave, I saw another video of yours (can't remember which one), where you used a three foot ball of duct tape as a fire extender, under the wood fuel, after you got a regular tinder bundle going (think maybe wet conditions, I don't know). So, which brand were you using in the other video, and why is it necessary to tare into tiny strips in this video?

[@PhoenixCustomPrimiti]

Well that's a neat trick. Cool stuff. I'll have to put a roll of it in my fire starting kit.

[@j3rider]

Maybe using your knife to precut the strips to get them to your desired size better... Great vid Dave. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@buckarue100]

Dave, tell us about your new multi tool.

[@TheMongo1357]

LOL freakin cool video Sir!! This one definitely goes in my knowledge tool chest, to be used later when I need it!! Thanks Dave ~

[@outasight2010]

Big Fan........Great music choice ......Come on down to my neck of the woods Northern Alabama on lake Guntersville

[@Electronicpoacher1]

Credit due Dave I would have never thought about using duck tape.Good video as ever my friend.Oh I heard the pheasant shout too lol.

[@Pierceprepper327]

would it work better to just cut tiny strips with a knife? Or is the goal of ripping to expose the strong fibers in the duct tape?

[@bigdjackdaniels]

Other things that work good-- Tater chip, corn chips, anything that was fried in oil. The crumbs at the bottom of the bag work great, if you can resist eating them. Everyone in my camp brings chips of some kind. Also wondering if the old 3-M tape works as good?

[@baca9533]

Holy $hit, didnt know Duct Tape could be used in that way!!! Thanks Dave

[@TheHBHikerBoyScout]

Wow! Great Tip Mr. Canterbury! Bravo!

[@bushcraftua]

how easy it is! I repeated, and I did it! I even drenched in water, but still zozhglos! Thanks, Dave

[@lotzoso]

Just curious if this has been tried with the bank line. It is coated with tar. I think I will try it now just to see. You may already have a video of this....I am not sure.

[@goldenscales]

That was worth watching, to find another fire source. Cheers, Dave. BTW, what does the llc stand for?

[@freedomfitmind]

what about sticking the tape to the back/side of the multi-tool and using another knife to cut the strips, then just pull them off?

[@KYTO82]

Awesome learn so many things from your video's thanks again for the info and God bless

[@quercus417]

The ten people who disliked it got the tape stuck to their hands while it was burning. Thank you. It does work great.

[@cdawson198600]

glad I picked up a mini roll today, IM gonna give it a try. it'll be nice to have a fifth source of tinder in my pack thank for the tip Dave.

[@Saul2PaulCatholic]

I was at the Pathfinder Advanced Course where this was demonstrated. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself. I've tried it and it works with Gorilla tape, but not 100 MPH tape.

[@convert2010]

Dave, you just cut some serious weight from my fire kit. I am not a bush-crafter, I am a light-weight backpacker and I have duct tape wrapped around my trekking polls, my water containers, and even a small roll thrown in there somewhere. I just hope the brand I have (not gorilla brand) is also flammable. If not, I am off to home Depot...... wooooo whoooooo another excuse to go to HD. Thanks again, Brother.

[@warddman]

Nice vid, It would suck if that flaming ball of duct tape stuck to your hand.. have that aloe handy LOL! wonder what else the kit could burn like that?

[@joegamradt9584]

Thanks for sharing Dave. I'm glad I watched it.

[@Davelarious]

Would it make this process easier, if you were to start the rips with a knife?

[@BushcraftOnFire]

Awesome video Bro! Excellent tip!

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Fire from jungle animals! Dave, will your bag of tricks ever end? Probably not... simply amazing!

[@camoscrubs]

Wow that was ingenuity at it's finest!

[@1acroyear1]

So it has to be ignited with a spark or flame? How does it do with a coal or ember?

[@cutlerylover]

great tip Id wet my fingers once its lit if I had to move it around so it doesnt stick to my hands while on fire

[@nordicblood100]

seems like you can put the tip of one end of the duct tape to a flat surface and make several small slits with a knife so that you can then peel realy thin strips of the duct tape off like string cheese. it would look like paper after going into the shredder

[@psychowithasmile]

wat if u cut the 4" pieces and stick it to the stump, (if there's one available) then slice it with a knife? Just a thought!

[@Patriot36]

Great tip Dave! That's a new one to me.

[@disgrunttold130]

Hell yeah! !! I carry duct tape everywhere i go...its extremely useful and has diverted many a crisis in life... Thanks to you its even more valuable. God bless duct tape and dave for adding another tool to my box...a man can never have enough. NEVER

[@THEfromkentucky]

Is there a reason you don't just lay the tape flat on the wood and cut the strips with the blade?

[@ZxChase]

Love your videos. The 10 people who disliked it couldn't peel the tape right! lol

[@Tabloid1967]

Awesome tip Dave! Thanks for sharing, something I did not know. !!!

[@captaincompost123]

Hey Dave, is that the same multitool you're using in the "Adift" episode of Dual Survival?

[@nerblebun]

Brother,I was an electrician for 35 years. High voltage/power plants/factories. I doubt the electrical tape will be much use for fire. A good electrical tape not only provides great insulation for electrical connections, it's flame resistant. If you could make a good tinder bundle from electrical tape, would you use it to wrap any connection in your house ? Like gorilla duct tape, the good stuff is a little more expensive but well worth it. Scotch 33+ is good, Scotch 35+ is better.

[@mojobushman]

Thanks for the info Dave ,that would be perfect in a wet weather situation. Also where did you get that sheath?

[@tincans0]

Tools I already carry, uses I didn't know. Thanks Dave!

[@chaimsmith3192]

Hey Dave huge fan by the way but how to you make a sturdy bow and some arrows. I have tried before but have failed.

[@D1g1taljay]

The music in this series is amazing

[@CarlosPortoPhotography]

Great Tip. Thanks for Sharing it. Keep those Videos comming.

[@stieny72]

Any chance you will let somebody in on this trick for The Survival Adventure Network anytime soon? :)

[@manofreedom]

duct tape and bailing wire.....good stuff. I'll show this to our more advanced boy scouts working on their eagle

[@jntroisi]

Sweet Dave. I never thought of this. Great tip!

[@survivalstuff2]

@wildernessoutfitters Dave you and leatherman should partner up to create an amazing set of survival knives like the bear grylls and les stroud series. You coul make multi tools and fixed blades, machetes and so on. I would really love it if you did that

[@Lalaland.001]

next time, Dave, use the small scissors inside the multi-tool to start the small strips...makes it a lot easier to get smaller strips...:)

[@erickitt]

That is really really good to know... I'd bet that would be a good one to use in the rain... if we ever get any I'll have to test it.

[@donnya1000]

Winner indeed! Again...you are the man!

[@Kentuckycelt]

Thanks for the tip Dave i truly appreciate your vid's and how you share your knowledge with us

[@silent83bob]

What if when you had the tags of tape on the log you score the first quarter inch with your knife?

[@JGrous]

How long will that will stay lit?

[@Survivalpractical]

Is there a fall gathering?

[@HBC258]

Cool, simple and works. Thanks for the tip Dave.

[@jstnfshr]

Another awesome video, thanks Dave! A tip for stripping the tape: stick it to the top of the log, then cut small fringes in the end with a blade, then the tassels will be quicker/easier to rip apart by hand.

[@NHamel123]

How is the multi tool project going?

[@conch417]

hey is that the casio pathfinder watch you are wearing?

[@bangalorebobbel]

great idea with the duct tape, tnx for the vid! Only thing: I bet McGuyver would not take the multitool, but simply use the scissors from his Swiss Knife to cut a couple of quarterinch cuts on one end of the tape, and then simply pull down one by one the birds nest fibres ... ;-)

[@adaminma]

Thanks for sharing this one, I'll be storing this away in my mental files!

[@SuperIwilson]

I have a problem I reload my own shotgun shells but recently when I fire them the primer sticks out the back of shell and jams the barrel shut on my break open, any ideas on why this happens