How To Build A Concealed Wilderness Fire

[@davidstorm4911]

Best part of the video for me, the warning about root runner fires and the danger of high peat content soil catching fire. Remember these from my youth in the Scouts. Be of Strong Courage and Faith. Long live the Republic.

[@borninvincible]

lmao you misspelled plutocracy

[@SultanofSpey]

Ok Sootch

[@ingevankeirsbilck9601]

@@borninvincible It's spelled "Republics" ;)

[@borninvincible]

@@ingevankeirsbilck9601 you don’t know much about the US government making a remark like that

[@susanp.collins7834]

Runner fires was the first thought to cross my mind...

[@gillianorley]

12:23 If anyone was considering complaining about the audio“popping” in some parts, keep in mind that he built his video camera out of wood, dried leaves, rocks, and mud that he gathered from the ground. When you consider that, the video and audio quality are excellent.

[@elcucumber2847]

something tells me this is a shitpost

[@gillianorley]

el cucumber Shitpost? Is that your name for “joke.” It’s a joke. Why can’t people recognize a joke when they see it and instead incorrectly use made-up online jargon like “troll” and “shitpost”?

[@noahblack462]

Gillian Orley Sadly the world we live in.

[@dragondaze]

@@gillianorley Some people miss comedy due to inability to differentiate humor from fact. But your post was some funny shit(post)!

[@duhhhh1723]

Lol

[@Christian_Prepper]

*FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:* *_When piling the material you removed from the area & from within the hole, consider piling them, not on a tarp at a distance, but about a foot away from your primary pit, on cleared ground, in between the tree and the smaller oak so as to elevate the ground level slightly. Why? Well, temporarily raising the ground level on one side & sitting around the other side with your pack/stuff or group may prevent a slightly higher flame from being seen from a distance & you can still return all that material & restore the area,_* *This was an outstanding video! Thank you for sharing your skills!*

[@JAFO44]

Waiting for you to invent the infrared Dakota pit flame.!

[@brrjohnson8131]

You explained exactly how I'd do this. Moving the dirt that far is unnecessary, it doubled the effort required. Good he edited it out. I'll allow some vanity for video, I only object on behalf of my restored vintage spine.

[@cptcosmo]

You sit down and you build a tiny fire between your legs. I used to do that camping as a kid at night on the lake shore when everyone had gone to bed - I'd stay up all night in a tshirt a shorts with my little Indian fire keeping me warm. Nothing but twigs, grass, leaves, slowly fed into a 3 inch diameter bed of red coals, virtually no smoke, easy to put out, esay to conceal to cover your traces.

[@scottmalcolmson4584]

I've watched a lot of tutorials on a lot of subjects, you by far take the cake for the efficient and effective. Its like I was kneeling in the bush with you, no bs, to the point with easy instruction . Live it and look forward to learning more from you're content. This fire hole would be perfect for my camping percolator! Can't wait to try it

[@loue6563]

He is right,You really can catch the roots much easier than you think... happened to a friend when he was camping in a national forest and ended up being charged and having to pay a heavy fine . Some of the rangers had seen them in the spot so they knew who had done it and thank good ness they went back to check and stopped it before it started a forest fire.

[@skategreaser]

I learned how to make these in Boy Scouts. We were taught that the idea was to prevent grass fires when camping in windy, open grassland, as the embers are less likely to blow around. Supposedly soils with a high clay content would harden from the heat, and a pit could be filled in and easily dug out for reuse later.

[@fyrchmyrddin1937]

I set a larger one up during summer camp (back years ago when there wasn't the uptight idiocy about not disturbing the soil) and the entire Troop used it. I didn't notice any mention that you can get it hot enough to smelt metal with far more ease than a standard fire.

[@kevindblew6822]

This is the first survival video that didn’t have me screaming about the height of the flames. Attention to detection in multiple facets, thank you! I’ve loved the Dakota for 30 years. I’m wondering now why we don’t simply dig a small trench and then construct the “repair bridge” from sticks and soil? Guess I’ll try it and get back with ya. Thanks for being incredibly credible! RTLW! (from an old jarhead)

[@rebeccadisaia6866]

you explained it well, You touched on being tracked at the beginning, i am a Certified Tracker, Tactical and Combat tracking. This type of pitt is very usefull as a tracker if you shut down for the evening on track or taking a break from weather. Good Job.

[@AldousHuxley7]

Can walkie talkies be triangulated on? Any general advice on evading hostile military like in a China invasion?

[@jevaunhaughton5440]

@@AldousHuxley7 I do think talkies can be triangulated, maybe not as easy as a phone, but still possible.

[@lenwenzel7440]

You are the first survival instructor who gives proper warnings about risk of underground fires that I've ever watched. Lots of great tips, thanks

[@cmmc3400]

I love how he combines safety, efficiency, purpose, concealability, conservation of both fuel and nature. I haven't met anyone who can do all of that because they are so into showing off their abilities. I wish there was a way to hide the heat signature of both the fire and the body other than a wet blanket..LOL.. GB and his wife rock this world.

[@kenbarnett9415]

Sounds like a bromance is kindling... Uh oh, just read your name, sounds female, perhaps his wife is up for a little competition?

[@joshuathornthwaite9477]

Love how the clearly suburban/city plebs are so quick to call out the problems they think they notice. Not perfect in execution if genuinely being tracked but still some good information passed. Cheers American dude... From an Astrayan fella

[@grl8862]

Joshua Thornthwaite and for those in Australia, don't recommend digging a hole by hand. Those lethal funnel web spiders will blow your cover, hospitalisation style. :P 🕷

[@hotrodprepper656]

Nice job on the fire pit but don't forget to clear away dry leaves and pine needles from the area around the fire. thanks for mentioning to watch out for the resinous conifer roots, most people wouldn't think about that.

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Thanks, we want to be considerate of our surroundings while we teach as well. -T-

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Thank you for watching Hotrod! -J-

[@williamwillis9041]

Bible

[@scotttrezise6092]

Thank you...for your wisdom that you shared...it was life saver...and keeping a low signature...sir that is lifesaver stealth...🙏🕊️

[@michaelmathis1961]

Enjoyed the video and learned some great skills, thanks to your presentation! To those who cannot understand the type of soil he was digging up, it is coastal sand found around the Gulf of Mexico states as well as other coastal regions along the East coast.

[@tomhickman1006]

Excellent advice, especially about the risk of fire smoldering underground in the roots and starting a fire.

[@bkdesignr]

When I was a field archaeologist, removing that top "manhole" root mat, intact, was nice. Back fill the hole and replace the manhole. Nice man, love seeing this familiar sandy soil. Always killer info, so thank you👍

[@ronaldperkins8118]

Too many have forgotten our grandfathers/grandmothers teachings. And now, Our world needs that knowledge more than ever. It's the only real power there is. Thanks for being part of the solution. And, May you always find your tribe bro.

[@NemoBlank]

I learned that as a Boy Scout back in the early 70's. I had completely forgotten it.

[@andrewbobo1109]

If them sick FUCKIN scout masters touched you in your private parts there's a lawsuit out ..good luck

[@ericfitzpatrick5319]

I like hiking through national forests, and forest preserves. I learn alot from this man! The basics of survival is undervalued. Why wait until you end up in a position where these skills will come in handy; The best time to learn, is when you don't need it!

[@chadmunn7656]

Hey brother as an army vet just can’t thank you enough for showing me the advanced systems I’ve already learned so please keep it up and really thank you!! Wish you nothing but the best and please make more videos!!

[@PrepperAdvantage]

We are glad to find you enjoyed the refresher! We'll be working to make more content to bring to you! -T-

[@georgeboldi4343]

I second that notion, Army 2004- 2009

[@baggerchicforever2687]

My dad was a tracker in the army and that was also his job in Vietnam. .the stories he would tell me. .wow. .anyway I wish he would have taught me things like this but I guess he never thought we would need it in this country. .sad. .nice video. ..ty

[@powercourageandwisdom]

This type of fire construction does well when you need a fire in an area where fires are prohibited and provide excellent cooking heat and acceptable warmth for survival. The best part is they are easy to maintain without the need to process larger logs in the case of injury. If you can dig a cathole, you can make a Dakota fire pit.

[@PrepperAdvantage]

A very accurate assessment! -T-

[@robertelmo7736]

What's a "cathole"?

[@mindbreak666]

@@robertelmo7736 cats make holes so they can bury the poop.

[@nineball039]

Why are you building fires where fires are prohibited?

[@juliamariemadness]

@@nineball039 cuz I'm an Outlaw. And I have my reasons. Why you ask so many questions huh?

[@carlbowman3366]

Loved the video. I use these a lot of I'm cooking with one and they are super easy to extinguish when done. The only thing is I don't think I would build a fire that close to a pine. At least not over night and unsupervised a pine tree can go up like a candel.

[@FT4Freedom]

This is great method when on low impact concealment activity. If I was being followed by a pro tracker then I would avoid fire or loitering until I was in the clear from the enemy. I'm sure Josh would do the same. Eat your emergency rations and run like hell.

[@texasgrayman3492]

This guy knows his stuff. Inspired me to make my own channel. Much love from Texas

[@Colaaah]

It is a great firepit. Good job on showing how to cover your tracks too.

[@semco72057]

I thank you so much with how to make a dakota fire pit and that is valuable information when trying to survive the forest. My grandfather taught me so much, but that is one thing he didn't show me, and no one in the Air Force showed me how to do it either. You have so many skills and I am glad to know this secret and can put it into practice first at home then when camping.

[@TeamBorek]

Well done. Concise, but thorough. I really appreciate the show-in-tell and the editing to keep it simple and not bore us to death. Thank you so much for making this video and sharing with us!

[@PrepperAdvantage]

You're welcome Alisa, we're happy you liked it! -T-

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Thank you for watching Alisa! -J-

[@susandarcypeake6238]

Concise, Means thorough...

[@thunderlightning9355]

Crusing Comments , I had to sub you. Simply because you are really cute

[@richardwinegar8331]

Show AND tell

[@brianlanders5306]

That was a good demonstration, pretty much what I learned in the military. It works great for heating up MRE's and coffee. Carrying three or four short pieces of rebar that's a quarter inch in diameter and fourteen inches long might be helpful to.

[@kylekester8993]

Man this stuff is awesome. I was just a plain jane MP and I was always fascinated by this stuff. Thanks for sharing the GB wisdom brother.

[@michaelangel6201]

Straight outta the U.S. Army's Rangers handbook...this is where I learned how to make it...anytime while out fishing its the first thing I build, after dinner I move my tent over the area makes great indoor heater. Great video. Oh btw, since I'm not being tactical, I just use wire screening to cover the opening to prevent sparks from flying out and feed from the port hole when using it inside.

[@TheSaneHatter]

Definitely an advanced skill that I'll file under, "Precision Shovelcraft."

[@Sionnach1601]

Excellent. Very well shot, edited, researched/designed, and narrated. Thank you for this.

[@nopretribrapture2318]

What about lining it with flat stones to avoid any excessive heat/flame getting to any surrounding tinder and roots etc ?

[@Lavonne9870]

Because rocks heat up and retain the heat. You wouldn't be protecting the surrounding area from the heat, you would actually be radiating that heat underground longer. Also, if the rocks have moisture in them, they can explode, or crack/shoot shrapnel at you.

[@jayebyrd00]

In addition to what Lavonne said, Collecting the stones will eat up time you may not have and also expend calories that you can not afford.

[@unclebob1959]

You can use a flat piece of wet bark to put inside the connecting hole to help control the air flow by moving it up or down.

[@Catastrofius]

This video was extremely well done. Great editing, well shot, very concise. I've subscribed to the channel. While I may be very experienced, I have a strong feeling that I have much more to learn.

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Thank you so much for watching, we're really glad you enjoyed it

[@PrepperAdvantage]

@sailorashore we'll keep that in mind and try to fast forward faster next time. But Josh still needs time to explain things too! -T-

[@dvig3261]

@sailorashore I didn't think it went on to long...

[@Mushamman]

@@dvig3261 I agree. There isn't enough attention paid to this fire lay. Everyone seems to do a 10 minute video on it and move on, but this is one of the best methods of using fire in the bush. It needs more attention.

[@robertkamenoff3918]

okhomestead, only a dead man CAN"T learn! But you reminded me that I have stopped looking at everything to learn something! Not to mention, I just hit 53 and some things I learned long ago are buried too deep to remember without kinda jogging the memory. The video is super by the way!

[@indiefleurs]

Really enjoying your basic survival vids. I only watch once and I know what to do. Thanks for showing each step and clarifying what's important.

[@mattnobrega6621]

Oooorah! Good to go. That's some good training with cover and concealment. This marine vet approves.

[@mddevice2108]

What's the FLIR signature of the smoke from drone perspective above the tree canopy? Trackers don't use broken twigs, the use airborne thermal cameras!

[@thomasnugent7602]

Josh, Thank you very much. Outstanding class. You mentioned a friend using one inside(?) a shelter. Can you use the Dakota Hole either inside or directly in front of a 5 minute shelter for area warmth ? By 5 minute shelter I mean plow point, A frame, lean to type shelters.

[@taitjones6310]

I know this method was often used in teepees, but with a vent that ran all the way to the outside of the teepee. Depending on your shelter you might want to keep that in mind.

[@kjames8299]

Very informative.Thankyou.

[@stephaniesmith7317]

Nice job. Detailed, informative, none of the unnecessary camera chit-chat so many instructional channels fall into that pit and by the end you're at 45min in length and kinda have an idea what the goal was almost an hour ago! LOL thanx I'll be trying this technique in just a few days. I ride my bike to the river and practice my bug-out and stealth camping weekly. 🙃🏞⛺🔥

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Excellent! Thanks for watching and we're glad you enjoyed it. Have fun testing your gear and skills, feel free to let us know how it goes! -T-

[@HypocriticYT]

Always more to learn. My grandchildren will be fascinated by doing this.

[@pauletteperson2620]

Of all the other videos out there your's the best out there hands down

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Thanks so much Hugh! That makes our day! -T-

[@runbambirun]

this was very enjoyable and informative. I especially liked the part where he drew attention to the danger of starting unintentional fires due to residual smouldering.

[@SuburbanPreparedness]

This is one of the most useful videos I've seen concerning wilderness survival. Thanks. And I love that you always leave areas exactly as you found them so as to leave no trace.

[@PrepperAdvantage]

We're very glad you enjoyed the video! Joshua is very careful with his surroundings and makes a good example. -T-

[@kruthinvllc7982]

Thank you. Videos like this could save the life of my family & friends . Not gonna learn this on cable news ~

[@tlee656]

Can I just say that this is really a good idea when you're just trying to be minimalist, or when it's super windy out. I gotta feeling that this kind of fire would be less susceptible to wind gusts than a regular fire would be. Also I gotta ask; what's that background music? I really dig it!!

[@richardsiegler8456]

I hope you don’t mind me asking, but I noticed your tats...one being the Ranger tab and scroll. I served in 2nd 75th Cco. 1976-1979... and I’m always curious of other brothers. Thank you for a well made video.

[@dnr2089]

We live on an island 33 miles long and 11 miles wide. My husband has just pointed out to me that if “They” want to find us they will quite easily! It made me laugh, but ruined my enjoyment of the video! 😆

[@gilbertcarmona4177]

I'm new to bushcraft and I'm currently teaching myself as much as I can. This video was a great learning tool for me. Thank you for your time sir. Subbed!.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Great video. I enjoyed watching. You explain just enough at the right moment and you talk neither too fast or too slow. The concern over roots and creating the hole between the intake and the fire pit came to my mind and then you answered those questions soon after. I live in Florida and we have that sandy soil in most places. I would probably bring along a can with both ends removed or section of pipe (round or square) to use for the air passage.

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed it! Joshua is great about pointing out potential hazards and making mindful decisions. A good tip for when in soil that might not hold up! -T-

[@jppcasey]

You can use one of the larger "plugs" to plug the vent hole temporarily to reduce the fire and the smoke if unwanted individuals are near.

[@eponymous_graphics]

That was GHOST RECON at the end ! GHOST ! very cool. Great technique and good pointers. Looking forward to seeing more videos. Thanks for sharing. Thumbs up (and save to folder for future reference).

[@johnpaulingress6012]

As a surveyor often digging for bounds in people's yards I do exactly what you're doing. Cut and peel the sod off and put the dirt in buckets or on plastic sheets. When I'm done I put it all back and you can hardly tell I was there. Never made a fire though.

[@lorddemonoss3945]

I've heard of this in a movie. First time seeing it from start to finish.

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

thought for sure you were going to hit at least one huge root next to that tree.......worked out really nice....like the idea of letting the smoke filter through some branches to break it up....

[@williamtrusty7410]

I learned this in Boy Scouts about 70 years ago, fun to remember.

[@bagariusyarrelli7142]

When I was in the Boy Scouts we threw coat hangers at each other learning urban survival tactics ;-{)

[@travishorton8290]

RIP Boy Scouts.

[@texantom49]

Back when we encourage becoming a strong manly man

[@raymondswilson2012]

70 years ago!! Wow. It's been 7 months ago you posted this. I am sure you have died of old age by now, but this is great post.

[@blessed6336]

Concrete Artrepreneur aw :/

[@SaltyCalfGamming]

Subbed soon as the video ended respect all the way from Ireland. Heading for a 2 nighter on Saturday so I'll will be using this fire pit thanks see you in next vid dude 👌👊👍😎

[@mistastabs5840]

Great video! Really appreciate the details, the how's and why's are important to me since I am very new to this.

[@PrepperAdvantage]

You're very welcome! We want to be as informative as possible, we want everyone to be able to use these techniques! -T-

[@cosmicbilly]

Legend says that this man is the world's greatest hide and go seeker to ever live... legend has it that when he was just wee lad, he was playing hide and go seek with some friends and has never been found since... Decades later, he started making youtube videos on how to not he tracked.

[@GP.Overlanding]

I'm amazed by all the desktop survival experts commenting on this Video! Thanks for the Video.

[@jamesbreeden3061]

I am not a desk top survival expert. I taught it in the military and boy scouts and have lived alone in the wilderness for over 8 months. Don't stereotype people you don't know asshole.

[@davidleasure9138]

Great demonstration of a concealed fire. Thanks for sharing. See you on the next one.

[@Reikis645]

I'm watching these videos from prison so when I break free, I will be hidden in the wilderness forever. :P

[@kenball1072]

Reikis645 dont drop the soap

[@stevekim7d2]

Now hold on Meow....

[@chimritchalds9580]

How the fuck are you watching YT? Did 6 yrs and never got any Internet use

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Don’t forget to watch videos on foraging , purifying water and setting snares for game then. Good luck 🤗👍

[@stoptrudeau42]

Me too on cell block c you know me

[@shanebriggs4118]

I live were there are lots of stone wall all over in the woods. I tend to utilize the wall as a back drop and a fuw of the flat stones to keep the fire off the ground and some what concealed on 2 sides. Well I'm done I put all the evidence back into the stone wall and place the stones back lichen side up. It turns the color of the lichen some but leaves little evidence behind of a small fire.

[@gafisher001]

Excellent. Thorough, good detail, but not tedious, nicely shot and explained. Thank you.

[@PrepperAdvantage]

You're welcome Gary and thank you for watching! -J-

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Thanks Gary, and you're welcome! -T-

[@andreturner3231]

Thanks for the awesome video. One thing I was wondering about that I did not see is removing the evidence of the weight of the sand/soil. The depression it would have made in the grass and light foliage would be easy to spot. I’m curious if you used something to fluff up the grass and foliage where your tarp was.

[@tomsanders9491]

WELL DONE. PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A STEALTH COOK STOVE

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Thank you Tom! -J-

[@georgiamule]

TOM SANDERS A contradiction in terms.

[@camperspecial9666]

Excellent demo. Doesnt get clearer. Ill share this with the kids before I have them try. Thanks!

[@robertlivingston1634]

If I was to dig a hole that close to the base of a tree like that, there would have been a massive root in the way.

[@brendengarcia9816]

And ten rocks all 4 a foot hole

[@jeremyvculek3090]

If the ground is soft enough you can use a thin stick to probe for roots before you start

[@tjellis1479]

like a USB device...I always connect it wrong first...like finding roots and rocks while digging:)

[@paulkeating2049]

Ideally near a water source? Let's educate those who might be less carefull. Douse your coals, stir sopping wet coals until you hear no sizzle or see no steam. Put your hand in the ashes, if it is still hot, repeat. Then bury your fire.

[@paulkeating2049]

Maybe dig either side of a root for the bridge?

[@dannyhalstead6524]

Good demo of the Dakota Firepit. Might mention that it is a valuable tool particularly on windy plains or in any windy situation in helping to prevent inadvertent prairie or forest fires. Clearly gives you more control of your campfire in dangerous winds since the embers are less likely to get blown around. Also easier to extinguish since filling the hole is all it takes. Thanks for a great video with the bonus regarding stealth.

[@juchjuch42]

Very good tutorial with very good explanations. Thx

[@PrepperAdvantage]

You're welcome! -T-

[@tonywoollcombe1799]

Excellent thank you.......just a thought what about the singed leaves??? Above the fire pit

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

15:05 ...in N.Ontario, small fires have smoldered in the duff over an entire winter, under the snow, only to re-ignite in the Spring...

[@SuburbanPreparedness]

WOW. Yeah I like that Josh covers all the bases.

[@traviscreamer1267]

I've worried about it haveing a smolder fire in the past using this method so I fill the hole with water. In reality boiling water or melting snow would be the real reason you would use this in a bug out so you would have a good extinguish resources. The other nice thing about this method is it uses small fuel efficiency.

[@ultradeep4674]

The leaves of that oak tree were yellowed and singed by the fire below. I don’t know how good the trackers you’re evading are, but that might be a good sign for them to follow.

[@leftytracking1397]

smirk ; )

[@arthurrodarte8624]

Ya that’s my thoughts And I asked him if he had any suggestions because I already new about this but I’d never use this Because Of the risk of a forest fire Also This wouldn’t be the best bet for heat only for cooking so An alternative would most likely be A Buddy burner

[@dianeherdegen8738]

As a kid my cousin and me would build these and never knew it had a name. Cool vid thank you

[@joezeev8392]

Very good tips however in my own experience in rescue teams in the 1950s most persons lost in extreme weather do not have all the emergency equipment you describe nor the time . So I would appreciate it if you could show persons what to do when they get into such situations As extreme cold in downpour or blizzards. How to use their own clothes, how to survive with the food nature provides. If lucky they may have matches or a lighter How to put up signals to help rescuers. Keep well Keep smiling Joey

[@cw2gtc]

Joe Zeev #1) They need to pray. #2) Seek out any shelter. #3) Refer back to #1.

[@vics-videos]

Very useful, not only to keep a low profile, but also safer (less likely to have a spark fly up into dry or sap-ridden pines and start something that gets out of control).

[@scottmckenna9164]

Well done! This type of content gets my imagination going.

[@elsigotchest0422]

😂

[@rhonda1950]

really nice video man. didnt drag anything out. right to the point and hella informative. thank you

[@cynthiaayers7696]

You're digging in the same spot I already had a fire in. See how good I can conceal things.

[@yeoldescratch3345]

I built a fire just the day before you did, in the exact the same spot. Bet you couldn't tell

[@lawrencethemain3343]

@@yeoldescratch3345 and i the same day before you!. and i surely bet you all couldent tell!!!!!

[@Zurgo-fl1kx]

@@Goodtimes523 I hate sand, its coarse, rough and it gets everywhere

[@Thatsmisteroldguytou]

Really?

[@blueberryskinner6814]

Good job

[@billyandrew]

Personally, once I have the main pit dug, I angle the vent shaft into it at 45° from the surface, creating one straight line, rather than waste time and energy going down, then across at 90° I always douse, before filling back in to prevent any potential root smoulder, which serves as both security and ecological measures Thanks for the upload and good to see you have your wits about you in regards to the cordage you found. Many would overlook that and, maybe, come to regret the missed opportunity later.

[@JosephQPublic]

It’s funny; he mentions the roots and not catching them on fire in the video, yet so many people comment about it. I wonder if they even listen to what he’s saying?

[@kenbarnett9415]

I only watch about 1/300 videos without skipping forward to the point of the thing, some are really boring, like showing someone how to start a fire....In a hole! Not much more to say after that is their?

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

Ken Barnett yes there is. Because so many people are super stupid in how they make fires and not putting them out, or leaving them to continually smolder, or any number of other issues. I have seen terrible tree damaged by people putting fires right up next to them and the trunks burned up. This is how we get the devastating wildfires. So skipping across”boring” videos is one way not to educated yourself of key information.

[@kenbarnett9415]

Perhaps you are not educated enough to put out a fire or have never learned how to make one, or don't understand the difference between boring and interesting? If I had wanted to watch a Smokey the Bear PSA, I would have been more interested, but this was a video about making a rocket stove under ground way too close to a tree! If I wanted to make any safety comments it would have been dont be like this guy and build your fire away from trees and brush!

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

Ken Barnett if it were that safe or that easy to everyone, and you are oh so educated” why the heck were you watching it in the first place? There are plenty of videos on this technique online. Don’t know why you parked yourself here to complain. Good day.

[@kenbarnett9415]

The title was interesting, the content may be interesting to you or other people that have never built a rocket stove or dug a hole, but I have and do not need to watch someone else do things I know how to do, therefore, I fast forward to see if he has anything that I could glean from his video. I've tried to create videos myself and they are not easy to do, I must give him credit for his craft, the content is good, just not what I was looking for. Anything else you wish to gripe about?

[@metropolized5343]

Terrific presentation and music Joshua.

[@snaponjohn100]

Hey brother. What state are you in? I couldn’t believe it when you took off the top layer. It looked like Florida sand. I’m in The Ozarks...South Central MO. Here we are chiseling through chert. Thank you for posting this video. It was extremely informative. I’m really enjoying your channel. God bless you. John

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I think Joshua was in the Carolinas for this video, it certainly made it easy to demonstrate than digging through chert! -T-

[@kukuri007]

Over by Springfield?

[@snaponjohn100]

kukuri007 Between Summersville and MountainView

[@bevonviechweg7891]

Brilliant ideas never thought you can create something like that I can see why the second hole makes sense

[@MarioGarcia-ip6qx]

I'm watching this from prison too! Bro!.. Hold on...MOM! Fix me some meatloaf! MOM!!.I'm hungry.

[@jamestate75]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@IronSharpensIron127]

Your joke is making people laugh 3 years later 😂😂

[@jamescampbell2411]

RLTW! C/CO 2/75. Learned this in SERE School. Great video brother!

[@micah7492]

You guys sure have some strange colored dirt over there.

[@PrepperAdvantage]

Haha, I remember thinking the same thing the first time I saw this video! -T-

[@jasenlee5403]

Looks like sand to me. Not dirt.

[@ernestpaul2484]

It is sand, not dirt. The camera has a little bit to do with the color you see, but after so many burn offs, most of the ground in and around the Sandhills looks like that.

[@lorenreece1665]

Looks like ashes.

[@chadwaldron6329]

Looks like north Florida piney woods.

[@purebloodstevetungate5418]

Dont know if its mentioned but most trackers today have backpack drones for aerial tracking, spotting and surveillance.

[@johnnywhite1681]

The heat from the fire will wilt the leaves of the small oak tree and a good tracker will spot that.

[@PrepperAdvantage]

That's very true and should be considered if you think you are being pursued. But this method is still good for avoiding being noticed if no one is directly coming after you. -T-

[@PrepperAdvantage]

@VT Concerned Citizen I suppose that is possible, but I haven't heard anything to from Josh to confirm that. -T-

[@JohnDoe-ff2fc]

couldn't you snip the obvious stuff and bury it?

[@PrepperAdvantage]

@@JohnDoe-ff2fc While you could that would still leave evidence of your passing. At least during close inspection. -T-

[@leftytracking1397]

Interesting

[@ellenevans2263]

Great video. Thanks! I think I'd be terrified of starting a bushfire, but if push came to shove...

[@foreverraining1522]

All of the things my dad never taught me. Thank you very much!

[@DARKMASSES]

Kudos to you. Many similar videos teaching this do not warn about the roots and how they can start the entire wilderness on fire. Thanks for including that.

[@montanawildcat5198]

You are a smart fella. Thanks for this gift of knowledge🙂✝

[@bellavalentina0413]

Thank you. That was a very clear and clean demonstration video. How did the sticks holding the cup of water didn't burn?

[@shootersix]

Fascinating, and well done. In one of the many military museums outside Hanoi, Viet Nam, dedicated to the Anti-French Resistance War, there's a diorama of a field stove simulated in the steep terrain surrounding Điện Biên Phủ. The commemorative explanation floored me: General Võ Nguyên Giáp, commanding the victorious Việt Minh who defeated French forces there in 1954, awarded the highest honor of the People's Army of Viet Nam, equivalent to the Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Cross, to a cook! The cook had developed a smokeless stove permitting the besieging Việt Minh troops to receive regular hot meals from mess fires concealed from the air. The feat was cited by Giáp as one of the most important contributions toward sustaining morale during the victorious seven-week siege. All because of a smokeless fire.

[@Droowtube]

Great video! I just found your channel and subscribed. Real quality information- very educational. I'm glad that you mentioned the concern about roots with fire pits such as these. I was a firefighter for many years and fought many forest/brush fires. When I was a rookie, I was amazed at the fire's ability to travel underground. We would have to dig significant trenches to stop the spread of the fire under our feet (when you hear about firefighters becoming surrounded and trapped by fire, that's usually how it happens). Pine trees typically have shallow, pancake-shaped root systems and fire flows quickly through the resinous roots. Where you are located, it appears to be less of an issue due to all the sand (by the flora and sand, I'm guessing that you're in the coastal section of South Carolina or Georgia?). However, in most regions, these should be avoided around pine trees or, at very least, kept far away from them. Keep the great videos coming!

[@Bob-kc8zc]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@PrepperAdvantage]

You're welcome Bob! -J-

[@lajoyalobos2009]

Even if you don't care to be concealed this is a great idea. Some work up front but gathering twigs is a lot less work than processing logs.