Hygiene from Fire

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[@DavidCanterbury]

16 people wiped with Poison Ivy LOL-

[@LOKIS333]

Or nettles

[@gi70st]

The spartans wiped with sandpaper. Great video btw....haven't seen too much out there on this topic. Everything is "buy this gear."

[@MrFilthyMcnasty1]

Good video Mr Canterbury, not many speak on the importance of hygeine in the bush, and yes your mouth and teeth will cause you the worst pain there is. Also I must appologize in advance for telling everyone to keep pressing 8 on their keyboards. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!%$#@!

[@michaelanderson2166]

I'm very glad that I am immune to poison ivy, too bad for the other people around me.

[@michaelanderson2166]

Good to know.

[@5-minute-witness356]

That beautiful dog is like, "Who is he talking to? There's no one else here. Pet me!"

[@DavidCanterbury]

Soft wood ashes work best for tooth powders and deoderants

[@Woodenarrows]

Dave, I appreciate that someone is willing to talk about things others would not mention. I found nothing funny or odd about the video, just plain, simple, straightforward facts, discussed in a straightforward manner. Good information to know and reminder for those who spend time in the woods. The next time my wife complains I smell like smoke, I can tell her with authority, "that's a good thing" :-)

[@yewwoodknotfarm2463]

Probably a good idea to first brush your teeth with the bandana and then use it to wipe.

[@talon0863]

C'mon, where's your sense of adventure?

[@eatmorenachos]

yeah, you wouldn't want to be a "potty mouth."

[@acaciabinervata6084]

In Australia we have the Melaleuca Trees which shed a nice papery cork-like bark that comes off in sheets. This makes great fire tinder as well as great toilet paper. The leaves are also used to produce tea tree oil, so if you make a leaf infusion you have a great anti-bacterial mouthwash. Aboriginal people used the bark for tinder, shelter building, bedding, the leaf infusion relieves headaches, sinus congestion and rheumatism. The bark is also used for bandages being very porous and impregnated with anitbacterial, antifungal tea tree oil. Just one of the many common plants we have in the Aussie bush that makes survival easier.

[@WinStunSmith]

I’ve rarely come across good hygiene information with regards to survival, long-term camping, etc. It’s occasionally mentioned in passing, but your info was detailed and quite informative. Great work.

[@chipmunk176]

My speaker volume was very high when you said spread the butt cheeks and now my family questions my sanity...

[@bobbyharper8710]

Don't ask. Don't tell.

[@BruceNitroxpro]

I'm doubled over in laughter! First it was Jason Hunt the other day... I thought I'd tuned in SNL... now Dave, too. This is getting just too good! Fine show and great points of view!

[@MrSilverserpent]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

Finally, someone talks about hygiene in survival situations. It seems to a subject that most people just don't talk about, so I really appreciate that you took the time to talk about it. You probably answered all my questions regarding wilderness hygiene via fire and ashes. But maybe you could also demonstrate some of the stuff you mention? Like how much ashes exactly to use when making a cleaning solution/paste, cuz I hear that too much ashes creates a highly acidic substance that can burn you.

[@lughfiregod16]

Just rinse well with water, if you don't have enough water, stay dirty until you find more water.

[@thesanctifiedoutdoorsman]

Of all the videos I've seen from Dave, this one is far and away the funniest. Great timing from the pooch, by the way. Thanks, D.C.

[@rocosuavez]

Dave this is one of your funniest videos i should of retrained myself from drinking my coffee until after you delivered the punch line about spreading the cheeks ,now i have to wipe my screen and keyboard with my bandana... Thanks and take care

[@galenlong937]

I believe hygiene out in the woods would be a common sense thing, But I swear i see about as many video's on how to drop a deuce in the woods as there are bow drill fires. And here is the funny, When you said spread your butt cheeks with your hands, my poor wife, who was washing dishes, screamed OH MY GOD, DID HE REALLY JUST SAY THAT??????? ................... Cant wait to show my grandson this one tonight............LOL..............

[@TheEOGeek]

That's odd, this is the first video I've seen on leaving a dump in the woods. I have however seen a number of bow drill fire video. Where do you spend most of your time on KZbin, lol?

[@galenlong937]

There are a bunch, or were, ok maybe not as maybe as many as bow drill fires but do i not have license to say what I wish in my post to make it at least somewhat humorous?

[@RedDogBushCraft]

This proves you can pass on knowledge and still have fun. Good info and a good laugh too, I needed a little chuckle. Thanks Dave BTW I carry a smaller child size tooth brush in my travel kit. Left over habit from the ultralight days.

[@MTknives]

That is a good idea!

[@jdsmith8135]

The most accurate explanation of the business of crapping in the woods I've seen yet. Good, honest advise.

[@BigRedSurvival]

Thank you for bringing back videos like this.

[@realworldprepper]

A good video. Frank and to the point on an often overlooked topic. Thanks for sharing.

[@shawnpjrockwell9571]

I truly appreciate how straight forward and honest you can be. Keep up the good work brother.

[@jasonbaade]

Thanks for this video Dave. I used to do a lot of really long backpacking trips and this is how I kept clean and not smelly.

[@NeillWylie]

This is one of my very favourite videos of yours! So much knowledge!

[@montiago123]

Straight to the point and very informative. Good teaching. Thank you.

[@woodswalker64]

"Use your hands to spread you butt cheeks". LOL!!! The way you said that was hilarious! Anyhow, thanks for the valuable knowledge. Looking forward to my very first trip into the woods this spring. I have learned so much from your videos that it's incredible! Thanks Dave, and I love the items that I have purchased from your store so far, they will serve me well!

[@tomwilson7202]

This is exactly the kind of instruction that those new to spending time in the woods need. You, Sir, continue to ROCK! Thanks a bunch!

[@Patriot36]

That was the funniest video from Dave that I can remember seeing. Between the discussion topic and Rufus goofing around in the background chasing insects, that made my eye water...lol. Thanks Dave! P.S. A branch! That hurts just thinking about it!

[@thetruthhershelcyphers]

Good video Dave! I liked the way you covered those issues, nice work.

[@2bonosc]

Thanks for having the Balls to address this subject thoroughly.

[@LeeRalph100]

Some Very Useful Info!! Thanks Dave!!!

[@EdwinDueck]

The wipe thing I commend you for that, many people will not talk about that, but it is a fact of life. I for one am glad you covered that topic, for me that has never been a problem, but I'm not in the woods away from a bathroom that long. I am planing a camping trip this summer when I will be away from bathrooms and the like for a week or more. Hats off to you for bringing it up, thanks.

[@briantaylor9823]

As usual VERY good information I had not thought of,thank you Mr. Canterbury.

[@crookedstickbushcraft7990]

Great video Dave. O so true. Growing up in the mountains I have gone many many many times out in the woods. Its amazing how many folks don't know how to go when out in the woods.

[@AmericanParanormal1313]

Thank you very much for this!!! I've been asking a lot of these KZbin Survival Experts about this very subject and they tend to just ignore me or think that I'm joking around. Thank you, I appreciate the information.

[@toerag572]

Bravo! You do manage to provide the most complete information online.

[@dwlafountain]

I have watched every dual survival episode you were in, almost ever youtube video, and i own bushcraft 101... I have nothing but the utmost respect for you and all you do. Having said that, i never saw the "spread your butt cheeks" comment coming from a mile away and i absolutely lost it. You literally made my day!!!

[@BrianOberrender]

Great video again Dave.

[@marcusavron47]

That crapping in the woods explanation was terrific.

[@1crimm]

great no nonsense tips as always Dave.

[@johnswift500]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@renehasp]

Loved the tips!! Thanks so much.. Specially how to go in the woods and clean always seemed like a mystery to me.

[@karsonbranham3900]

Very common sense filled video. Thanks Dave. Very good instruction right there!!

[@K.F.L]

Top notch video as usual. Thanks!

[@jeremyjames83]

Love you video's Dave.. Thank you..

[@stevekoppel4391]

Thanks for being real Dave... and telling it like it is! Cheers!

[@BookWirmm]

Thanks for sharing very helpful.

[@FrankAdkins_nccfrank]

thanks Dave, another fine and needed vid...

[@michaelandersen5453]

I don't think there is one thing you have not taught us on this site. this being another good one. I think many people don't understand the power of charcoal or char dust. water filtration to brushing your teeth, stomach aches, on and on and Dave's has taught us all of them. again and again and again great vid.

[@chertmonkey2368]

Great video Dave

[@AmaliciousAustralia]

Great video , good to know and straight up

[@gun1911]

Thanks for these hygiene vids Dave, really important stuff that not many people cover. Keep them coming brother.

[@Draker412]

Great video! Always explain in great detail. Also your book is the same way covers a lot of information and explains in great detail!!!

[@josephmulder9852]

Oh man that was great, best laugh of the day but very real and very true thanks dave for getting out there and just getting it done.

[@kellerknives]

Lol, Video of the year. Great stuff Dave. Had to be covered at some point.

[@TenFoldDemise]

My coffee shot out my nose when you said "spread your butt cheeks" lol I laughed so hard

[@TzitTzitsInASnap]

Thanks for the info and for saying like it is. One thing that I appreciate about you.

[@henryslab]

This is gold. I've never seen anyone cover this aspect of fire. Hygiene really I don't see much on it on youtube.

[@ChrisWilkesSurvival]

Fantastic!

[@wvpok]

No easy way to say it, but Dave can explain it plain and simple. There's not a lot of videos clearly explaining this stuff. Thanks Dave!

[@kylereese968]

Poor ol Rufus, his paws must be freezing atfer standing on ice cold snow all day

[@DekayLama]

Thx! Great Video!

[@thiando]

Good video. Very informative. thank you

[@victorcastle1840]

Thanks Dave, much needed video for utube. I keep the end of the rolls of toilet paper for woods, cars etc. stashed around. I just flatten the cores. Of coarse you could remove the cardboard core, Great for many other things. I think I got started doing that many years ago, for tracking Deer.

[@chrisc4103]

I think the dog is the best addition to the videos. Keep it around.

[@sanfranciscobay]

I like when I see your dog wandering around in your videos.

[@joeygibbs1536]

Thank You ..

[@neilcastell6951]

Well i learnt a couple of new uses for ash, and i didnt know smoke was antibacterial either. ... Cheers I've always carried a very compact hygiene kit, ... folding toothbrush, toothpaste, cloth, tiny piece of soap (or now gel soap) in total its about the size of a pack of cigarettes. There is no reason not to spend a few minutes on personal hygiene each day.

[@dvilla5948]

Great advice

[@johnpalmer6822]

Great video

[@jamescooper2618]

Great common sense and honest talk about a necessary human process. No one talks about hygiene.

[@sebagosteve]

Wet moss works awesome. Good job Dave!

[@TheAvkdutch]

Great point, great vid. I have pooped in the woods my fair share and have found that just the deep squat position in its self leaves less "debris" than when on a crapper. I always dig my hole near a small tree that I can grab onto for balance and to hold that deep squat position longer and it makes getting up easier.

[@mattlilly2303]

Well done dave and thanks for finally being one of the few to cover this subject. I have now subscribed and in all honesty I owe an apology. I haven't subbed because I have held bit of a grudge over what happened a couple of years ago. I realise now that was wrong and send my apologies. Your knowledge is the best and more importantly, full of common sense.

[@saiaddict]

lol o man dave that poopin in the woods part was so awesome XD that was one of the funneist things ive seen in aa long time

[@toml7347]

One of the best videos to date talking about stuff nobody else does, I don't know why cause everybody does it, of course I spit out my coffee and the wife asked what I was watching from the next room lol. Almost as funny as when Jim Kane picked up that poop in the cabin series

[@nunya4107]

As always Dave, great video. Mahalo! As we say here in hawaii

[@SCP-4680]

Hard-wood smoke is also an excellent anti-microbial/anti-bacterial cleanser, stand in the smoke and slowly turn, letting the smoke blow over your body, its a quick way to help a bit with smell, bacteria, etc. Its not a cure all, but on a 2-3 day trip in a pinch (strip down to base layer like moisture wicking thermals, will help disinfect the thermals as well), I've used a "smoke bath" quite often and who doesnt love the smell of a camp fire? As always, excellent video, not quite the most polite way to say it all, but you got a good bit of points across that most ppl dont wanna speak about, and I like that.

[@skillage18]

Good information like always :) Thank you

[@MrDetaximann]

Good Video.. Thank you..

[@AmazingAutist]

Thank you so much! In one simple video you have answered all of my burning questions. Especially the crap one. That info made my day! 😂😃

[@congamike1]

Well said!

[@vitopetre]

Another great video! Thanks Dave, for bringing us knowledge that most people never even consider! (Some "survivalists" are really funny - they carry a whole armory but cut their toothbrush in half for "weight-purposes" or only carry a firesteel but no lighter just to "make a point"...)

[@CBGMaker]

Ha, this video is a needed video, but it made me chuckle. How you keep a straight face wile explaining the cheek spreading method is hilarious. Thanks for the knowledge and laughter bro.

[@leintati]

We have used the soft inner fibers of birch bark worked into a nest as makeshift tooth brushes, but there is no reason not to just pack one. Also carrying an extra water bottle with a nozzel on it, filled with soapy or alcohol mixed water to "squirt" up uour backside to break free debris, followed by wiping mostly to dry yourself works well. Creates less of a mess on your dedicated "wipping rag" making it easier to clean and sterilize. Mostly i just bring TP with me.

[@JamieHitt]

Excellent video! Best bush-poop advice ever!

[@KnightFireLT1Rules]

Finally, tips and tricks on personal hygiene in emergency situations, good stuff! I wish more people would take the time to think about/discuss this important issue, most never even consider it. I personally carry 1/2 a roll of TP in my get home bag, also have a bandanna and handkerchief to use should I get desperate. I also carry "travel-sized" toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, antibiotic ointment, and aspirin in the same bag. All of the above easily fits in one of the small pockets and weighs very little. I'm all about "smoothing it." :)

[@toddklekotka3340]

Some good info! I never knew that you can use ash and charcoal for hygienic purposes. This into does come in handy, can't tell you how important this info is. Spending a week or two at deer camp, fires serve even more purposes now. I always stood in the smoke for a little bit with my gear on, smoke covers the human scent and I have never had an issue with spoiling game smelling like smoke. Saves money from buying all that gear and cover scents that say they work but sometimes I wonder.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

good stuff.

[@TheLordsxdad]

u are truly a friend to all nice job

[@joshgargis8945]

Dave canterbury for president! Lol you got my vote dave America needs ppl to tell it like it is! Great video as always

[@tree_fool]

Awesome.

[@BadAnvil]

possibly the most entertaining demonstration ive ever seen

[@linklesstennessee2078]

good info

[@giusepperesponte8077]

Glad to see this video, I was laughing when you were talking about takin a shit, I know it's a genuine concern but just comin out of Dave canturburys it's too funny lol

[@Atkrdu]

Dave, thanks for hitting that point about going to the bathroom in the woods. Just wanted to express appreciation, since it's not to "breezy" of a subject to broach or discuss. Also, toilet paper with or without the roll in a ziplock bag is a multi-use item (tissues, napkins, bandages, and fire starting- in addition to the typical use). It's also bio-degradable.

[@brucewayne-cave]

I love it... The One Lighter Challenge is _ON!_

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

A lot of hygiene issues change during extended periods in the wilderness. For one, I don't haul in a lot of sugar or sugary snacks like chocolate with me - so my teeth don't need the same level of attention. Similarly, I tend to eat hot cereal rather than white bread, which greatly reduces the level of effort required to maintain a clean butt. As far as 'preparedness' goes, I highly recommend keeping up on your dentist visits to reduce the odds of serious dental problems when you head into the wilderness.

[@tankweeb9425]

Very useful.

[@stump-bossBIll]

Dave, great vid! I've heard old school hunters say smoke kills BO, you confirmed that plus all those other awesome uses of ash. Mega thanks for sharing, God speed DC!

[@beaufannon4480]

This is your best video ever

[@bigcathornworks5802]

Down and dirty about hygiene. Good job Dave. You rock brother.

[@Heard_media_group]

Love the talk about taking a dump in the woods lmao. So funny.

[@nicholasf3452]

You the man dave

[@TedsOutdoors]

I have a lot of respect for someone who isn't afraid to say "When you squat down spread your cheaks" Ha! Thanks for the info.