Super Shelter Modified for the Eastern Woodlands Part 2

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[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

Im really impressed the way Dave talks with his students. He doesnt talk down to anybody. I hear him saying things that motivate everybody. I am glad he can go from being a soldier to being an instructor without making somebody feel put down. I like how he is friendly with everybody that goes to his class. Dave definitely didnt let fame go to his head. I like that humbleness in a man, I also respect him more because he is a beliver.

[@butlersranger]

I like the way he interacts as well. Seems like a great teacher not just a great instructor.

[@thaiguysabu]

i may not be able to afford your classes, but i have learned a whole lot from your channel. thank you for all that you do mr. canterbury.

[@primitiveskills]

I like the "lift and feed" aspect of anchoring the bottom with a single pole. Excellent idea!

[@DavidCanterbury]

You guys did a great job on your vid as well brother-Winter Survival - Super Shelter Experiment

[@popswrench2]

***** yes they did have good vid. just went there. like that line "...so failure becomes your teacher , not what puts you in the ground" , referring to "redundancies" & skills levels.

[@bonvivant55]

When Dave Canerbury says you did a good job, you better remember that, because it means something.

[@karenchakey]

I've done this shelter before and it's toasty warm, done a video on it! I carry it when I have the grand kids with me, there not use to the cold just in case I gotta warm them up! love it!!!

[@aru05001]

Man! I really miss the old Survival Adventure Network vids! Love these up close and personal vids!

[@DavidCanterbury]

Part 1 of this Video Super Shelter Modified for the Eastern Woodlands Part 1

[@nerblebun]

These are definitely my favorite type of videos. Seeing if the students listened to the lessons and watch them apply what they've learned. All these student looked like they did a mighty fine job. That's gotta be gratifying to the instructors.

[@DavidCanterbury]

2014 Class Schedule www.thepathfinderstore.com/pathfinder-school-classes/

[@azsoen]

I can never get enough of these wonderful videos and brother Dave, I can never thank you enough for them

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Dave, Didn't I see this very same shelter on what used to be my favorite TV show with some dude wearing shorts and wool socks kind of acting like it was a his idea? You gotta love Hollyood. Not to take anything away from "bush hippies", I have learned a lot from a wide range or people. It's just good to hear you give credit where credit is due. I had never even heard of Mors Kochanski or George Washington Sears until I heard you mention them. Wow, what a heritage of experience and knowledge. We all owe you and others in the Bushcraft community a debt for keeping that knowledge alive. What you are doing goes so far beyond just teaching some helpful skills. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I really believe you are helping revive the spirit of self reliance and strength of character that built this great nation. Now, more than ever, America needs men and women who are confident in their own abilities, able to stand on their own two feet and willing to accept the responsibility for their own well-being. Sorry for the soap box. I just thought it needed to be said. This is so much more than just building fires and making shelters. Thanks for everything, Dave. Bryan Stevens

[@charlesmurphy7712]

Preach it Dave. Agree 100%.

[@saltydogsays]

Great job to all the students, it was a pleasure to be out there with you all. Great video Dave.

[@themoodybobby1]

Going back through these old videos and These are the "type" of videos I have enjoyed the most!

[@ginaleefarber2422]

This video is wonderful. I grew up camping but never got the chance to rough it. I am hoping to get either leg braces or special crutches and when I do I am getting outside again. This set up is what showed me I could possibly do some more than just a tent sight,. I am building a 3 shower curtain w/mylar on one side (because of heart problems I get cold easy but also I can turn this tent inside out to reflect the sun back when it gets hot. Nice to see the kids out, learning some lessons they will never forget and a want for the land, Keep up the good work, and be blessed.

[@UWCcyberwolf]

This kind of shelter could save the lives of homeless who die of exposure.

[@Tony53177]

I hand out space blankets to homeless when I can. That thing has saved me and it only cost $1.

[@matheoret]

Thats a bunch of happy campers for sure!

[@YaddaYaddaWarden]

These guys were smart and used one fire for two shelters. I often wondered why others didn't do this in past videos of Dave's classes. It makes the firewood go a lot farther. This seemed like a lot happier (and warmer) class than there has been in some other videos..

[@gonetoheck]

I'd probably have scooted each shelter about a foot further away from the fire... just don't sleep well if it's much over 70 degrees... seems like many of the campers were restless... not sleeping through the night. One shelter had what looked like melted holes through the plastic tarp facing the fire... due to being too close to the flames ??

[@robertbrown8796]

Brad Cox that is why Dave uses oiled canvas... more resistant to embers burning a hole...

[@Dralvigeon]

Big LIKE from Raven ... Very nice camping

[@mattsteva6878]

thank for what you do dave and your team teaching the world survival I think we can all learn it these day behalf me all of are brothers and sisters to all the survivals

[@weerobot]

Makes me want to go to the woods.

[@gman77gas]

Nice stuff Dave... Just saw that log pile to reflect heat back at you on Survivor Man this weekend.... Mors would be proud of your class and your teachings!

[@mattmusick4959]

Hey, Dave. It made my day when you mentioned Simon Kenton in this video!

[@tempwayfarer]

I volunteer to keep Sarah warm ;) As a gentleman should. Thank you Dave for posting this. I wish you could post one video each day, you keep me sane in this crazy world which is too full of politics and short on firewood.

[@DavidCanterbury]

That's my daughter brother, just lett'en ya know-

[@tampetrie2858]

Miss you on UK TV so really happy I found your channel again. Great video Sir.

[@TheStig000]

Wow, you guys were eating good that night. Looks great.

[@CpFelipelimaa]

Hello! Knew the channel through facebook and liked doque've seen so far. I live in Brazil and I am a climber. I love this idea of using a plastic instead of a thicker fabric. Sorry for my english, study the language just two years.

[@pepperana]

Had a class in 2011, after this video I really am temped to book another one! I'm from Holland so maybe next year! Have a good Christmas pathfinderschool And the Canterbury Family, cheers Willem

[@saltydogsays]

Classes always change and evolve, Dave has a lot of new innovations up his sleeve. There's always something new to learn.

[@MrGreblin]

great time in the woods for sure been a long time since iv done a trek , makes me want to get one done with friends again

[@jd76539]

Nice shelter.. Especially for the winter like the one we are having in the northeast!! Thanks for posting!!

[@Ravenghast]

Oh what wouldn't I do to be out there with you guys... Tanks again Dave!

[@geraldduncan465]

Watching this makes me want to go camping.

[@HillbillysNdaBush]

Good job Dave, and to all the guys and gal. I will be trying out this method of cold weather camping. I really liked the way you explained " reflectors" To the group. The name is misleading.

[@SAFriday]

Excellent info. I'll be teaching this to the kids and other family here in the Rockies this spring and summer. We've been having regular single digit and negative wind chill temps here this winter. Life saving skills in this vid.

[@lifeisgoodenjoydaryd]

Love your videos! Best ones on KZbin!!! Entertaining and useful.....well.......a knowledge that anyone can use in their times of greastest need or for the fun if it. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas brother!

[@pmkoutdoors]

Loved this vid dave! Great interaction with your students makes for an interesting video!

[@wyattoneable]

Things are looking great guys!

[@Barkeaters99live]

Great set of videos. I will need to teach the boys. Great set up if you were stuck in the Adirondacks.

[@BAK87]

You were smoothin' it for sure. Sweet video.

[@boogietaveras92]

Moving back to Hilliard Ohio in May and I would love to take some lessons from you. Absolutely genius!

[@HDoctane]

Another great video guys awesome job on the shelters god bless the wilderness outfitters and have a great Christmas

[@robertphillips6571]

Need to do some series in locations like NW Montana, and Northern Idaho, where there is 3+ feet of snow in the low mountains and temps can range from -30 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@Paulosus]

Great video Dave

[@HobbiesOutdoors]

Great vid Dave. I can NOT wait til I get to take the intermediate class. Looking forward to 2014.

[@goriverman]

That's a nice setup. Great for the north east.I think I would give the shelter a little more space. I don't like to be to hot, rather be cool or a little cool. That looked like a blast and it snowed. Great video, great information Thanks

[@TheSilverBinder]

Good video. Keep 'em coming.

[@EatCarbs]

Oh man.. goodtimes! Thanks for the video.. looks like fun.

[@KrisSchwieman]

Really educational video guys, thanks for posting!

[@simonferrer]

I have to admit that ol' braid wearing barefoot hippie had an awesome winter shelter idea. I agree with you Dave that it would be better to acclimate to the cold, but this is a great shelter idea if you were low on gear or got wet; in an absolute emergency, you could strip down naked, roll up in a blanket or whatever you had, and hunker inside the shelter while your clothes dried out beside the fire.

[@saltydogsays]

Mors Kochanski had this idea a long time before the braided hippie did, just sayin'. If you watch part 1 you'll hear DC talking about this being a Mors thing modified to fit the eastern woodlands.

[@simonferrer]

Part II popped up in my browser first, and I commented on it before watching Part I. My bad.

[@dougallen7890]

That's the way you do it, fine job.

[@Among-the-trees]

I like the aspect of this video touching on the amount of firewood needed for overnight at this time of year. I normally guess it as 3 to 4 times more than I think I need.

[@Echo4PapaBravo]

Good rule of thumb for an adult is a wood pile chest high and body length wide of at least body length 3-4" diameter logs in order to sustain a body length longfire for one night. My dad used to tell me that if I can see over the pile to just go ahead and gather a bit more. Whatever I don't end up using, if any, will be less I have to gather the next day. You can get away from having to feed the fire at night if you build an upside down fire, alternating the direction of the wood each tier, and packing dirt between each log as you build it. This lowers the amount of oxygen being fed to the fire from below and stops coals from dropping down to the next log too soon, so you end up having to burn completely though a log before the layer beneath it catches fire. If you build this between knee and waist high with 3-4" logs you can end up getting through a night, maybe a night and a day, without adding any wood and just stoking the top logs in the morning. It is a lot more work setting the fire lay, but if it is so cold that you don't want to have to get out of your bedroll to feed a fire once or twice an hour then it is a great method to use. The time and effort saved by collecting less wood cancels out the time and effort to build it, and then once its lit you don't have to touch it again until morning. Maybe Dave can do a video on this and compare it to a regular long fire. Would be a great experiment for one of his classes, one group does one and one does the other, then they compare notes. Semper Fi

[@Among-the-trees]

sound advice, not tried packing with dirt thou.

[@masterofuselessness]

That was awesome to watch! I hope I can one day do one of your camps dave!

[@Waldhandwerk]

Great stuff, Course and Class!

[@silverado669]

Loved this. made me smile :)

[@1crimm]

Happy Holidays

[@suzetridesanandalusian8529]

Cool! Recall something like this in a forest in Maine, or was that an island off Nova Scotia. ;-)) You da man, Dave!

[@420rogerz]

awesome vid !!

[@forreststump11]

good experienced instructor.

[@m005kennedy]

as always great video!

[@Naijiri.]

Just noticed Dan from Coalcracker is part of this, haha. Great vid and demonstration.

[@toddklekotka3340]

Very cool. I agree though, no super shelter is needed unless its very cold. Here in NE, its flat and windy. When its 10°F, that 40 MPH wind makes it feel like -30°F! Thats when these shelters shine, but if your not careful, your shelter can be destroyed by the winds. Still fun to do and good skills to have.

[@steezykai]

Amazing video :) keep up the good work

[@thefrontiersmen3766]

Great info, thanks!

[@stevenmc56]

LoL I sleep better in the woods than I do at home !

[@meelas010]

great video i might be able to convince some mates of mine to go camping if i build them one of these. i reckon i'm gana have to go on over to america to take a class with you some day. see ya

[@tomharrell1954]

I must say that looked like a lot of fun! Reminds me when I was a young un. Tell the truth did anyone's plastic melt?

[@Jack-bs7cy]

Glad to watch this. I think Im better off going on solo trips to learn this stuff. Great video though.

[@madpunty8571]

Common Man suggestion. I use a shower curtainf or a ground tarp, but it would work great in this situation with a second ridgeline, since it has built in grommets.

[@robertbrown8796]

this reminds me of a personal sized version of the viking long tent (loosely)... lifts a side during the daytime hours to bring in heat ( or open the trading area) then closes down at night to hold the warmth and out the rain and snow...

[@Kayakwinds]

A great job! I have a question: How much time was needed to collect enough wood for the entire night? I think this shelter has great potential. In a prolonged wilderness survival situation this is a game changer. Let's not forget how useful this might be if someone in your party becomes either ill or injured.

[@themoodybobby1]

Matt mahoney my booooyy doing it up!! good job brotherman.

[@carlantaya175]

Who needs a fire when you could get in the super shelter with Sarah?!?

[@jdgwilliams2012]

Thanks Dave for the insider for the poor folks. Lol one day thought one day

[@wildernessfreak81]

I like how you clarified the that the logs hold the heat in and not reflect it. Did you guys pyramid the logs? I know George Washington Sears used green butternut for the back bottom logs, because they burn longer. What kind of wood did you use? Did you have any problems with the logs in the back catching? Keep the good work up, That's my favorite winter shelter.

[@bryanschaefers356]

How about opening a side or even placing a couple of forked sticks on the edge with the pole so you can regulate the amount of heat so it doesn't get to hot? Great shelter for a cold night!

[@coolkat10001]

The past few days would have tested the Super Shelter.

[@investorsrealestate3824]

awesome

[@deroyedeckx]

we've use this shelter with a hammock. with the long log fire the heat rises in the shelter. so you are very warm in the hammock in - 3 Celsius

[@WheepingWillow2]

that was cool thanks

[@christophermetz1550]

These class videos are great! Do you plan to do more in the near future? I hope so because winter bush crafting is really cool. Pun intended.

[@charlietscod]

Can't say I've enjoyed another channel on YT much more than yours brother. so Dave, is there a requirement for which class you start out with in the pathfinder school? definitely going to get out there with you guys real soon. cheers from NC

[@mike-yp1uk]

Imagine driving down a road and the car breaks down. No cell service and your baby is with you. But you have a super shelter in the trunk.

[@doughboi007]

i'm really upset with myself for not taking the time to take a class with Dave.

[@trajtemberg]

Hope to try it as soon as winter arrives. BTW Dave, have you tried sleeping over a Pit Oven? After your are done cooking, it still radiates enough eat to keep you confy in a wool blanket, even in subzero temperature. Best regards, Claudio.

[@toolhog10]

I wish i could take one of your classes. Maybe not in the winter though. hehe

[@jamesellsworth9673]

The INSTRUCTORS' CAMP got melted out! Bad news, maybe, if you needed to be out for more than one night in cold, rainy, windy or snow-blown conditions. Students were all doing better, so they got taught the right way...and did it the right way. Nessmuk's winter hunting camp essays were full of lean to shelters being too hot due to flaws in fire management.

[@snaponjohn100]

Great job Guys. Dave your The Man! I wish you-all a very blessed Christmas. Blessings from Upstate NY(Tax and Personal Freedom HELL) John

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

Great video, But next time Dave save me some Bacon lol

[@uncasnetewateweslenape2383]

Now that's how you do it...have folks pay you to clean all the dead wood from your woods...lol...

[@tjenn71]

just a thought the military shelter half with two sets of poles and two ropes as the back part and a plastic sheet for the front would be a quick way to set up this super shelter. it would only be big enough for one person but I think it would work well.

[@marksage4654]

LOL... The "smoothin it camp".

[@eielson1978]

I'd like to know more / see more of Mr. Baxter's hooded Coat.

[@steveg3784]

just like you said this is a survival shelter...my biggest issue with the super shelter is moisture. after a while spent in the woods in winter your clothes get damp and your body wont completely dry them out. this shelter I feel will make it worse being a vapor barrier and super hot.... long term you really need a shelter with an internal fire and or stove in my opinion . to lower the humidity in your area to let your clothes completely dry...

[@keithmarshall007]

Sweet video, and a great example of why you don't need to spend money advertising the school. I want to go, can't wait till I'm set in my new job! Do you still do the everglades class?

[@shenlonggohan]

Coalcracker Dan in the vid.

[@Wheeets]

would it be better to dig a trench to put the fire in? would that keep it from melting the plastic sheet?

[@PilgrimsBushcraft]

mmmm....Side Meat.

[@primitiveskills]

Jim, I thought bush-hippies were all vegans!

[@DavidCanterbury]

primitiveskills He's half pathfinder half hippy, the child born of 2 schools and gone rouge! LOL

[@diamondranch44]

I Live in Idaho, with 2 feet of snow on the ground what do you suggest to use instead of leaves as a conduction barrier?

[@KnifeHandWoodDesign]

Was wondering do you do anything in New Jersey and if not would you be interested in it? Also where is you school located at?

[@ryanolynyk]

Hey guys, awesome videos! Does anyone know if you can use a silnylon tarp rather than the painter's tarp? I realize there is a huge price difference, I'm just curious.

[@Tony53177]

That painter's tarp lets more heat through into the convection area. You would be literally burning your money if you used silnylon that close to a fire. Did you see the camp with the giant hole in the plastic? The difference is a $2 piece of plastic and a $150 tarp, you do the math on that.

[@BruceNitroxpro]

Wonder whether the plastic sheet could catch fire instead of just melting. Good question would be if some plastics might be a tad safer... and what kind is best.

[@roosahiir1]

Polyethelyne plastic is the plastic recommended by Kochanski. You can look it up and it is heat resistant.