Friction Fire And Flint And Steel Tinder Nest Choices

[@ruthless4645]

Old man's beard tinder, looked like Lonnie beard tinder there for a minute....LOL. Good lessons in this vid, thank you

[@davethebeau1365]

I always learn so much from your videos... especially - don’t give up! Thanks, Lonnie and Connie! If you ever offer a “walk through the woods and learn about herbs & plants tour” we are coming! ;)

[@sohaila1346]

thank you lonnie, your videos helped me get back out and enjoy what I love, after suffering a disc injury its been hard to do any sort of backpacking, but after watching your videos I don't even need a backpack anymore!

[@Muggalomaniac]

For some reason watching people start fires with methods other than matches and lighters never seems to wear thin. Enjoyable every time.

[@imrich884]

I'm sure Lonnie and Connie are extremely qualified outdoor professionals and Lonnie and Connie, thank you so much for making these videos. They are very enjoyable and informative, but is anyone else terrified watching Lonnie ignite a tinder bundle that that beard of his is going to catch the wrong way and go up in an epic fireball. Be careful Lonnie.

[@1rdgrnnr]

that is truly amazing !!!!! you and your wife are truly bushcraft people !!! love ya !!!

[@larrygldn9245]

I've watched you for many years and you have an uncanny way with making a fire. The camera doesn't drift away and come back just as the tinder catches fire like many others do. Kudos to you and your camera lady. The other thing that others do is as soon as an ember is noticed they are in a panic to get it to the tinder. You seem to want a cup of coffee while the ember grows in the carbon you have created. I sit here and get in a hurry to get the party started. You just don't get in a rush and let nature help you out. Great channel by the way.

[@jeffcarter3139]

Thank you Lonnie. You are a master of fire making. The opening view behind you was awesome. Thanks for sharing and y'all have a great day. Tennessee

[@taunushabitat9000]

After seen so many epsiodes I'm still impressed by the patience and passion you and your wife are doing these videos and help us to understand how nature can be seen as an confederate. It's doubtless that your channel is one most authentic and most expert. I do really appreciate your work in this sublime scenery. Thank you. Best regards from Frankfurt Germany

[@mindfullsilence]

I like you guys so much I do an impression of you to my wife (we're both subs). Goes something like this: "Hi, I'm Lonnie, and this is my wife, Connie. Today we have a level 5 hurricane coming in, so I'm gonna use this tarp to build a mansion....*long pause*...okay, let's get started."

[@ashy1423]

In that type of event we would all be praying for a Lonnie beside us.

[@tomjohnson8548]

sounds about right haha

[@neilfriedel8882]

Long time sub here. I've said it before and I'll say it again.... My family and I applaud your efforts. We have become avid outdoors type people because of your influence. Lots of practice have made the simple life so much easier. Thank you. God bless. ✌

[@JimRodgers]

Nice work, Lonnie and Connie! I'd recommend that anyone going out into the woods and making fires carry with them a 'pocket bellows' - one of those really saves you by concentrating your breath and requires much less huffing and puffing. Lonnie, I appreciate the tips and tricks you shared in this video. Great information!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I carry one with me all the time and use it fairly frequently.

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for the beautiful views. Must be nice to be part of it Phresh. Thanks for the informative video. Even after these many years I'm still learning from you. And you are a nice constant to have around. Catch you next time.

[@BeanyHarnell]

Good people. Thanks for the wisdom. My wife and I will practice these bush craft skills and pass them to younger generations.

[@classof813]

The beard almost used as tinder!! Always learn a thing or two in these videos!! Keep up the good work!

[@lovebikesmustride]

3 minutes and 30 seconds in abdominal you've imparted more knowledge than others do in 30 minutes. Thank you both

[@gregpenny4384]

Thank you Lonnie and Connie, and Buck. I enjoyed your video, I enjoy flint and steel, fire pistons, and am now trying to perfect my use of the bow drill, I attended the Global Bushcraft Symposium in Alberta I got to meet some of the Titans of bushcraft, the legendary Mors Kochanski, David Holladay David Wescott, Lars Falt, Les Stroud, Dr. Andre Bourbeau the worlds first person to hold a PHD in Bushcraft and DR Lisa Fenton also a PHD in Bushcraft, well there I met a man from New York that was teaching me to use the fire bow and had gone over the 2000 mark on bow drill fires, so watching your selection for tinder bundles is very helpful to me, Thank you very much!

[@JohnDoe-zl6ph]

A PhD in Bushcraft 🤣 Why would anyone be dumb enough to go to college to learn Bushcraft??? Sorry but that doesn't impress me.

[@gregpenny4384]

@@JohnDoe-zl6ph You sound like a very silly little man, these are the people leading are young people into the future, getting them to put down video games and smart phones, they both teach at world class Universities, they are taking our sport of bushcraft and taking it to the next level, igniting a passion for nature and trying to save our world. the legendary Mors Kochanski was a teacher at the University of Alberta, for 20 years teaching survival skills, plus another 18 years with a school district teaching children skills, get facts and understanding before shooting your mouth off.

[@JohnDoe-zl6ph]

lol Everyone thinks if you don't have a college degree then what you know means nothing. I'm almost 52 and have been hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking in the woods basically all my life. I'm former military so I've done these things in a lot of different environments/parts of the world. So if you think I'll be impressed by someone having a "PhD" and thinking you need a piece of paper saying they can do what I've been doing all my life good luck with that!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@mr.fisher3973]

Wow, I had to stop the video 5 seconds in!!! What an opening shot - absolutely beautiful Lonnie. Great video.

[@bemanbabollerpa150]

Did a tarp tent from a 4x4 meter (12x12 ft) regular and cheap tarp today. Just like you showed me in your video. Looks great! Im going to stay in the tent over knight on my lawn just to test all my gear before i do it for real. Thank you for your letting us take part of your fantastic knowledge!❤️ you’ve inspired me to try out bushcraft as my hobby and i cant thank you enough! Im going to teach my children what you learned me. Thank you and keep doing what you do!

[@RoadDogSteve]

Perseverance, patience and knowledge work well together... Great demo as usual... Thanks you...

[@garysmith9818]

Well, the bit with the damp tinder sure does demonstrate that persistence and not quitting at the first sign of trouble can sure pay off, good video.

[@craigbetts1586]

good demo of the different types fire bundles you can use and you never gave up on the damp moss

[@PatrolAdventuresAustralia]

I firmly believe that you could start a fire by rubbing two lettuce leaves together. Love your videos.

[@nomadsopmac1267]

Who could thumbs down this video ? Jealous ... Fantastic video as always.. Thank you Lonnie

[@tonynapoli5549]

Thank you Lonnie and Connie Lovely location mountain in the background looks nice. Thanks for sharing all good to know 👍👌🇬🇧

[@H6771-s6q]

My favorite bare essentials is a knife, farro rod and a 9' paracord bracelet but you show that just knowledge will do. Thanks.

[@texashillbilly6148]

Excellent information and demonstrations, as usual! Thanks to you both for your time and generosity.

[@eatmorenachos]

I'm thinking you might've been a teacher at one point. You have a natural ability for it.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

For many years I was both a local as well as state level leader for a boys scouting type group known as "Royal Rangers" but have never been a teacher. Thanks for watching and commenting. BTW I like your KZbin name. :O)

[@simplymeansoutdoorsman4933]

Great video my friend you showing us just how hard it can be if you don't prepare

[@semco72057]

Those are nice sources for starting a fire and I wish we had most of that material in my part of the country, but we do have plenty of material to start a fire and I take advantage of them.I thank you all for showing this to us all.

[@craighinebaugh6541]

...your knowledge overwhelms me time and again...

[@buschcraftbros7434]

Excellent video as always!! It amazes me how often I watch your vids and end up learning something that I thought I already knew!! Thanks for a great start to the week!

[@williamkinnear345]

Always enjoy your work many thanks lonnie and connie

[@45auto]

Buck looks like a different dog with his summer haircut. Good stuff as usual. I'm working in a completely different environment so I'll have to see what other types of tinder I can use. But, as long as it isn't an emergency then there is half the fun.

[@harrysbushcrat]

Thank you, Lonie-san. This was a great lesson for me to start a fire. It's the rainy season here in Japan so I don't know how can I let moss dry but I'd like to try this.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Great video as always, and a good demonstration that not everything goes perfectly!

[@bgurtek]

Your environment in Alaska is similar to ours in Northern Minnesota. So most of what you teach is relevant to us!

[@Griffin1959]

Another great video from the “Master”...

[@alan4tattooz]

Always awesome content from the master bushcrafter

[@SmewthePew]

Thanks connie lonnie and buck, from scott in Michigan

[@mulematt6225]

Another wonderful informative video. U r a true master of the woods my friend. Love all ur videos. Thank u

[@paulhowes1396]

Very instructive ` How to do it ' , especially upon the ground dirt thus avoiding burning the forest down . Great Video. Many Thanks. BB, from the UK

[@rgarrison1819]

Warmest Regards from The Buckeye State, Great Video as Usual!,Was a Little Worried for a Second there, Your Long Beard Almost became an alternate tinder source!,,Love All Your Videos!

[@ba7tow1776]

Really enjoy watching your channel. Very informative! 👍🙏

[@brianve7jyd943]

Real informative Pard - much obliged - hi to Connie and you folks take care

[@clarklindquist8137]

Another great video. Its also a lesson in fire safety. Shows you what one carelessly discarded cigarette butt can do if it hits the right fuel source. Thanks again for your awesome video and thanks for sharing. God bless....

[@Landstander-to9vh]

Every time I see you,I learn something. God bless you, Connie, and of course Buck.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great Demo's Lonnie Thanks Connie & Scratch for Buck ! ATB T God Bless

[@Ladythyme]

I crown YOU the Master Fire King! Excellent! TY

[@TheSemtexCow]

Thanks Lonnie and Connie, always something new to learn. Bless you both.

[@aktrapper6126]

Good teaching Lonnie, The more options one has at his disposal the better your chances of having a fire.

[@jameshotchkiss5577]

Your dog is beautiful!

[@keithfitzpatrick4139]

I’m curious as to how you learned so much about the different flora and fauna. Sometimes it’s hard to see exactly what your pointing out, I’m watching on a cell phone. But I’m impressed with your vast knowledge of plants. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks again, and thanks for replying directly to me a couple of times. I realize you can’t answer them all. Means a lot to me. Once again glad to hear you’re doing well. Me , I’m struggling a bit, but you guys always lift my spirits. Thanks.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have long had an interest in the wilderness plants and their uses. That interest has made the learning of the info much easier than if I had no interest. I have learned the majority of what I know about the wild plants mostly through wild plant books.

[@virginiareid5336]

It's always helpful to know more than one way to start a fire.

[@harlemsfinest]

Thanks for showing the full struggle with the damp moss. I will try some of these

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Awesome examples and presentation as always my friend! Thank you for all you share! Wishing you and Connie many blessings up North!

[@lindsaylittle6535]

GREAT job Lonnie and Connie!! Always enjoy each and everyone of your videos. So glad we have subscribed long ago. I learned the bow fire starting system in Boy Scouts many years ago. I have revisited it again and your video helps a lot to try different fuels here in Mn.

[@butchmetzger7023]

Glad to see another video. I wonder if you're doing ok when I don't see you for a while. Great skills and knowledge in a beautiful place! Love your videos and gentle teaching style.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

We have been putting out videos fairly regularly lately so perhaps you have not been notified correctly by KZbin. Thanks for watching.

[@daveslifeover65]

I love how you often show the different ways you set up a ember collection system. Like the step you cut in the end of your hearth.

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Lonnie. Thank you once again for a most informative video. Really great that you showed how much work needs to be done and that it is not always easy. Take care, ATB. Nigel

[@kylewilshusen9898]

I’ve never doubted the grass bundle, but it’s nice to know some of the other options too.

[@ericwiitala5407]

Fantastic video as always Lonnie. Got to say, for a moment I was worried about your beard! LOL!!

[@Hoomgar]

Hi Lonnie, Connie and Buck! I have recently discovered, subbed and been watching your channel for about two weeks now. During that time I have already consumed literally dozens of your how-to videos. I still watch all sorts of other channels content but cannot end my day without spending time with you guys around the youtube camp fire. Your channel means a great deal to me, it is much more than just the instructional videos that speak to me. I truly appreciate the time and effort you are putting into this venture. I am telling everyone about you. Thanks for all you do and God bless. P.S. I have also sent you an email today from PA USA.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have read your private mail and will be replying to it soon. Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. Glad you enjoy the videos and the channel. Welcome to the channel.

[@bretdavisdmd]

This is one of my fav's of your videos. Thanks Lonnie!

[@darrenwallingford7560]

thank you for the demo, i think dried grass is the best and i think it is faster to get dried in your pocket after being crumbled up. thank you

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Excellent demonstration my friend!

[@johndifrancisco3642]

MAN! What beautiful scenery. Awesome shots, Connie! I learned a few things about tinder that I would have never thought of using before. The lichen at the end was my favorite. I go down south a lot and there is a lot of muss hanging around. I don't know if it's Lichen or not but you have tu be careful because you never know what critters are living in it, mostly mites. so kick it around a bit to get them out. Thanks again for a great video and the great photography/

[@tallcedars2310]

Mites in moss? I've been thinking of trying a moss blanket as a survival cover, might not be such a good idea, but I'll try it near home just in case.

[@SensaiMan]

Well done for sticking to it. Amazing how you can do this year's of practice I guess. I will have to try using a fire drill someday. Excellent video thank you both.

[@ScottWorthington]

Thanks, Lonnie. Good alternatives to the standard. We have a lot of tulip poplar in my area, and the inner bark makes great tinder. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes to you, Connie, and Buck.

[@GMSurvival]

Amazing videos like always! You are a great inspiration to me. I only recently got into bushcraft and survival, and you were one of the main KZbinrs who inspired me to make a channel of my own. Thanks for all the great information you provide to all of us. Thank you.

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Great film Lonnie. Good to see the extra effort with the slightly damp Sphagnum moss. That's real and we miss tgat on so many other film, it doesn't make the cut but in real life it's often part of the process. Cheers Lonnie and Connie and Buck. All the best 👍

[@patriciamartinez4056]

Love your videos. Beautiful country. Great presentation.... I don't get how anyone gives thumbs down... I personally like to use birch bark. One spark and some birch bark!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Birch bark can be used alone as tinder nest material for a friction fire or flint and steel embers but it is very difficult to be successful with.

[@papafix101]

Sea Lonnie, U 2 R loved awl over the world, U R the best, Jim from Mich.

[@bfowler4350]

HAPPY 4TH LONNIE,AND CONNIE!

[@alexxx4434]

I'm amazed that the old's man beard never catch fire. xD

[@bobjoncas2814]

..thanks for the hot tips..lol..great vid..

[@TressaZimmerman]

Thanks for the lessons. I appreciate every one of them. Take care both of you.

[@gstokely7]

A great video and learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@samash1704]

Lonnie prepped for the video!

[@anhatur]

Thanks for sharing, as grass can be hard to find around here. And a thing about sphagnum moss: I like to use it to wash my hands. As the root layer is pretty good at keeping moist, and it acts as a scrub. Just stick your fingers down through the moss and scrub away.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Moss is my favorite toilet paper. Natures wet wipe.

[@ZoonCrypticon]

Lonnie and Connie, thank you really very much for your videos...I find mental relief in them. 3 questions I have: - What do you do against the mosquitos so far north ? - With such dense woods and bushes, aren´t you afraid of some bear hiding behind it? What to do in a sudden encounter situation? Is this the reason you have a dog? - For the friction board and drill - what kind of wood you should use? In Africa bush men told me, that not every hard wood is suited for the board. You both, have a nice time !

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

For mosquitoes I have DIY mosquito repellents that i make usually using essential oils. When the mosquitoes are really bad then we will use something with DEET in it. If I'm in the woods and have forgot to bring some repellent of some sort and the mosquitoes warrant it's use, I will crush and rub on my exposed skin Labrador leaves or wild geranium leaves. For bears I am almost always armed and prepared to defend myself if needed. Thankfully the need has never arisen. Yes I do have "Buck" as an extra set of eyes, ears and nose for an early warning system. You may enjoy watching my bear safety videos at the links below For friction fire woods locally I prefer poplar and willow in that order. I make the hearth board and the drill out of the same wood from the same source. Below is a web page that should help you choose suitable wood types in your area where ever that might be. Wilderness Bear Safety Part 1 of 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWPVgmmcrNKog7s Wilderness Bear Safety Part 2 of 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2GUmGCLaM6DmM0 Friction fire woods and successful wood combinations www.primitiveways.com/Fire%20Making%20Materials.html

[@Hansca]

Such beautiful scenery!

[@cgriggsiv]

Thank you for showing us and yes that last one was extremely still damp a little too damp but with a lot of patience you persevered with a Little help from the additional sphagnum Moss that you threw on it that was just a little bit dryer and a little extra lightheadedness after all that bellowing

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

The extra moss that i added was no dryer than the first. The reason for adding it was the need to insulate my hands from the bits of smouldering moss in various places on the first moss bunch.

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Nice video Lonnie 👍. Great demonstration of, Bushcraft firer lighting 👍

[@jcapdevila]

Great video, very much enjoyed it. Many thanks

[@cherylhirschdiyfun4636]

Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial on firestarting. It was very helpful.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you Lonnie. I use many of the same items for birds nests but have not used the ground mosses. One item I use often during winter is dried bracken fern. Because we have a lot of birch I will use that in my bundles. It is great because it stays lit once it catches

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yes old dead dried ferns makes excellent tinder. However at this elevation and latitude here we do not have ferns for me to demonstrate with. We do have ferns here in South Central Alaska at lower elevations however. Your comment is a good reminder for those who have that material in their locale. Thanks for sharing. Perhaps others will also share what works for them in their area that was not mentioned in this video.

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great Stuff Lonnie! Thanks!

[@wayneandrews1933]

As always great video I hope you Connie are have great Summer I love your video on fishing Bless on your family

[@tammymann6292]

Man, I would love to go camping with you two! :)

[@PavlovsBob]

Great tutorial, Lonnie.

[@RSJ-Texas]

You are definitely a master fire maker! Thanks so much Connie and Lonnie !!!

[@jimcook8513]

Great film as always Lonnie, shows the value of patience, something we try and instill in our Scouts, thank you

[@jeffnotti9932]

Hey Lonnie: awesome drying technique with the grass and the lichen on the Spruce.. well done..great to see things done under real conditions.. j

[@whtwolff658]

I always learn something from your videos. Beautiful AK any season. Thanks Lonnie & Connie for taking time to pass along knowledge & skills.

[@richardsolomon8076]

Always good to go over the basics 👍 a couple of handfuls of tinder in the pocket early on in the day= easy starting at lunch or dinner fire. Great video team

[@thomasgold-1000]

AK seems to be in full bloom, what a gorgeous sight!! Thanks to all three of you for this wonderful demonstration... 👍

[@KQOAmericanLady]

Absolutely beautiful. What a blessing you live in a gorgeous state. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Q-BinTom]

Lonnie thanks for sharing. Your videos are not "cool guy" filled BS. They are great skills filled videos.

[@Hesric]

Thanks man. I really wanted to learn that.