7 Bushcraft Skills For The Frontier - Jon Townsend and Dan Wowak

[@ShellyS2060]

I have a complaint about this video. It ended. This was epic! Thank you for sharing all of this info.

[@ericv00]

That's where you are wrong. The video didn't end. Where Jon and Dan stopped is where YOU start by going outside and working with these concepts. It's even more entertaining to do it yourself.

[@charliebecker9391]

Dan has his own KZbin Channel. Excellent non stop information. He has enough videos online that will keep you busy for months. He's in the mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

[@ShellyS2060]

@@charliebecker9391 I have looked his channel up, and subbed. My only problem, I'm coastal NC... it's OK though, some stuff must be useful everywhere.( pine branch fire= yuck food)

[@georgepeters9381]

Always a great video!

[@omecronrodneydheel349]

I know, right? How dare they end it.

[@sallybalkin8507]

This guy is a born teacher. No arrogance in his giving out of information. He seems to really enjoy seeing people learn.

[@WarLordXavier]

42:22 That look at the camera right after he said "jerking the meat" killed me

[@mammyrambles2197]

Dan is a natural teacher, and Jon is a natural learner! Brilliant questions and very clear answers. Great episode 🙂

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Yeah, the way Dan talks is just like a teacher to a student.

[@tomcurran8470]

I watched both of these guys separately.

[@pobo6113]

I really enjoyed this video. I have never had the flint and steel explained so well. There was so much information in this video. Great job to both Dan and Jon. 👍

[@jodygray9769]

Yeah. But he may not be a careful Reader. He has apparently seen the word "taut" and mis-read it as "taunt." So he keeps pulling things "taunt."

[@juliebaker6969]

I didn't know before hand who John had as his guest, and I was listening while I was doing something else. As soon as Dan started to talk I said "I KNOW that voice". It's always fun when one person you watch has on as a guest ANOTHER person you watch.

[@vagabondexplorer]

A bushcraft collab isn’t what I expected, but it’s absolutely perfect!

[@Mweedy420]

they did one together awhile back

[@Huwberts_Emporium]

42:21 the way Dan looks at the camera after Jon almost does that gesture is comedy gold.

[@pawsandplaynola]

it was a 18 century version of the show "the office". lol

[@shadodragonette]

Having been homeless in the past, I find this VERY interesting! If I am ever homeless again, I will have learned new things to help me survive. I think this video and other related videos should be shown at shelters so that when the government cuts you off, you can still live. I survived because of charity, but not everyone wants to accept help. Now all you need is a guide to safe wild foods (I know about dandelions, but others might not), and you will have helped millions of homeless. I'm sure other things could be added, but if I had known this info back when I was homeless, life would have been much better! Oh, I should point out I lived in a rural area, not in the middle of a city. I slept in the woods, not in a park.

[@fredrogers838]

Super glad you got away from homelessness. Been there. Done that.

[@moosemaimer]

Les Stroud (Survivorman) has an entire TV series called Wild Harvest about gathering food.

[@LinkRocks]

That's the main reason why I watch these type of videos. In the event something catastrophic happens I'll at least have basic survival skills to get me through the day/night.

[@chrismaverick9828]

@@LinkRocks The old WWII air force survival Periscope Films are fantastic for some of their survival information. Sure, I'm not likely to have a parachute to use for cloth in the arctic, but a lot of the shelter and mental process points will always be valid.

[@Francois_Dupont]

lol, how long do you expect to last on dandelions? ive been holeless too for a while and even when i had the luxury of living in my car i almost froze to death when i ended up not having money for gas (to heat). ( in the winter)

[@danielsampson5306]

This is great. I've been watching Coalcracker Bushcraft all year and then I just started watching the Townsend's and now I see that you all are working together. I love it.

[@psysonichedgehog]

Thanks for mentioning Coalcracker Bushcraft, this is the first time I've seen Dan and he has a fantastic wealth of useful knowledge! Very helpful to know where to find more like this.

[@hellspyro666420]

@@psysonichedgehogDan was on I believe the 3rd season of “Alone”.

[@Xarschia]

Two of my three favorite KZbinrs together? Now we need a crossover with Fandabi Dozi!

[@rainydaylady6596]

That would be so cool!

[@animathehallowed1380]

Who?

[@jeffjag2691]

Scot-Irish episode?

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@jeffjag2691If you could convince such a Highlander to immigrate to colonial America

[@Lifecomesfromwithin]

Yes that would be interesting

[@mford66215]

Excellent crossover episode. I'm sure you've discussed things, but maybe Jon should cook something on Dan's channel as a return? Nicely done both of you!

[@marklawrence2274]

That's a great idea!!! 18th century foraged recipes

[@seano4977]

I'm with you. Fantastic idea. I'd love to see that.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Jon mentioned how there are a few cookbooks with recipes for unusual meats. It'd be interesting to see what recipe could be done with an animal that was hunted.

[@beefybuttercup2978]

Bring the nutmeg...

[@jasonwilliamson8416]

I was born and raised in West Virginia. I'm incredibly lucky that both of my grandfather's and dad taught me so many survival skills when I was a kid. A few years ago it was something I did for personal entertainment and living history presentations, but THESE days...

[@asinatrafanatic2697]

I would have loved to see those kind of history presentations, sir!

[@marilynmitchell2712]

I am a city kid. I don't know much at all. (My parents grew up in the middle of Seattle)

[@georgemarcouxjr6192]

@@marilynmitchell2712 I was fortunate to grow up in Central Wisconsin. Spent most of my time in the woods.

[@hyperboreanforeskin]

​@@marilynmitchell2712you're still in luck. Washington and the surrounding states have some of the best wilderness in America

[@maddieb.4282]

@@marilynmitchell2712you watched this video, didn’t you? You know something then. Start with joining some modern hiking/camping groups and then dive into learning about the history of your area, edible plants, etc

[@christopherreed4723]

The 8' x 8' tarp lives on as the British Army's venerable "basha". Concessions to several centuries of development include the material, the pattern (I have two, one in regular DPM and one in desert DPM), and the addition of grommeted holes around the edge. Still a fantastic piece of kit.

[@LinkRocks]

I've watched Dan's videos and found them to be not only informative but very detailed instead of rushing through each step. For someone like me who isn't well versed in the outdoors I need to be taught like I'm 5 so I don't miss an important step. 😂

[@douglassinclaire9968]

such great info all in one vid thanks guys! Pull something "taut" not taunt. " pine bows" not brows. "inclement" not inclimate. blanket pin = penannular brooch or thistle brooch (cloak brooch) from gaels in roman era.

[@jeffk7881]

Yes!! Dan is the best, and I first learned about Coalcracker Bushcraft from your original collaboration, so thank you for that. Absolutely one of the best, most entertaining bushcrafters out there!

[@GuntherRommel]

same. found him years ago because of Townsends!

[@rwun283]

Two of my favorite teachers in the same place. This was a good collaboration.

[@davidblack7184]

Glad I learned a majority of this in the BSA back in the late 80's early 90's and had to use it on camp outs .

[@adriangunn]

The blanket pin is more or less the same as a kind of Roman brooch known as a fiblua that was used to pin a cloak, like the sagum (the Roman military cloak) closed around the neck. The sagum was essentially a big wool blanket treated with lanolin and did double duty as a rain/cold weather garment and beddiing. Some things never change!

[@CrimsonRaven51]

The Scottish Highlanders had the same setup.👍

[@SheyD78]

I might never use these skills but it's great to know. How much ingenuity have we lost over the years? Love this!

[@maddieb.4282]

There are 8 billion people in the world, many of which still practice subsistence survival skills out of necessity or tradition. I think we’ve not lost any problem solving skills

[@Malohta]

Beginner: Modern camping Expert: 18th century Bushcraft Legendary: Primitive Technology guy

[@MesaperProductions]

PT is *almost* into the Iron Age!

[@2gpowell]

This is an older series. I have seen this maybe 2 dozen times and never get tired of it. It put ya in a really good mood.!

[@Bubba-23nineteen]

Both of you in the same video! Coalcrackerbushcraft and Townsend need to do more videos together. To me it just makes sense and is AWESOME!

[@huntermckinney18]

I remember when these videos first came out! Still just as enjoyable today as when I first watched.

[@juanussher5243]

I had to go back to make sure if it was a repost or new content. Excellent compilation of old material.

[@thegrim418]

Always love when Dan shows up. His last appearance got me hooked on his channel.

[@TheFLOMAN76]

This video could have run on and on and on and on... And on! I never get tired of good people, that teach great bushcrafting skills! And know how to cook!! You never stop learning with this kind of thing. And I never get tired of it!! ❤️👍

[@Simpledily]

That was one of the best bush crafting videos I've ever seen! Good stuff. Time to go outside:)

[@Yamauchi_Akira]

Epic! What a pleasant surprise to see this wonderful duo back in action. Please consider making new episodes with Dan. They are one of my favorites!

[@jeromethiel4323]

Jerky should be dry as the desert. The problem with store bought jerky, is that they want the water in there, because water is heavy. A little bit of extra water in store jerky lets you put less jerky in the package, as it's sold by wight. I have purchased a 5lb roast, sliced it, cured it, then dehydrated it, and it weighed right around a pound. Water is heavy.

[@zeros_knives_and_bushcraft.]

I'm so happy to see two of my favorite channels collaborating! 10/10 great video.

[@lizworkman9967]

Having these men talk about bushcraft is great, but showing how things really work at a camp is awesome.

[@HarshmanHills]

2 great reenactors and educators for the public

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Dan has an outstanding collection of skills, well presented 👍

[@j.j.savalle4714]

Love Coalcracker! Nice pair up for such key topics!

[@-MCMLXXII-]

These videos will become priceless in just a few years probably.

[@mspuddin931]

Thank you for this fantastic collaboration 🎉

[@DanielBelliveau-y5x]

Wonderful of Wowak to show us how our ancestors stayed in the woods!

[@mystra13]

Just started and I'm so happy and know this will be amazing. 2 of my favourite KZbinrs! EDIT: It was in fact amazing! One of the best collabs I've ever seen.

[@MrMali22]

Bro is cracking me up with how he says taut lmao we all say something weird but it sounds like he wants Jon to taunt something. I love the video

[@davesanders9203]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO BEST outdoor guru's in that part of the world! Been subscribed to both for a long time!

[@python2228]

These skills would also help someone stranded in the wilderness awesome I love learning

[@lorassorkin]

Valuable information! I've always thought these types of skills should be taught in school. You never know when they might save your life.

[@jeremyhicks6367]

Great collaboration!

[@Liam.Lacoste]

The crossover I never expected! Dan is such a gentleman. Smart man, great teacher with a lot of love and passion to share.

[@Serjo777]

How did you "not expect" this? They've been making videos together for years now.

[@Liam.Lacoste]

@@Serjo777 It's called being pleasantly surprised.

[@connorgooley]

Fantastic video Jon. Dan is an absolute wealth of knowledge, and you two work very well together. Hope to see more of you two collaborate in the future.

[@chrisb391]

Wow! You guys really hit a home run with me on this one. Both of you are a couple of my favorite KZbinrs. Watching you start with just a blanket and build a fur trading camp was really awesome. You didn't just talk about history. You LIVED history.....and now I could too! By the end of the video, it seemed like I was watching a real couple of early American guys at an outpost somewhere on the frontier. Thank you, I loved it!

[@rafterL78]

Dan! It took me much longer than I'm willing to admit to recognize you. The outfit the me (I didn't read the title, this just came on). What a great video. Can you do a video on how to make your hat? It looks like a crude version of a Western hat. Cool.

[@RangerPhantomSAS]

Awesome to see a collaboration with both of you. Now a collaboration with Townsend's and Tasting History KZbin channels.

[@Takenmynameandmycat]

I’m sad, but only because this video was a compilation of all of your old collabs and not a new one. As someone who is a fan of both channels, I’d love to see you two do more!

[@liennitram9291]

Coal Cracker.... I love this guy. I watch him all the time. He's the real deal.

[@SuperDaveP270]

Been following both of you guys for years, so awesome to see a collab!

[@mlsknnr]

An excellent video covering the simplicity and complexities of the skills and knowledge of those that walked the trails before us.

[@cdanielh128]

Great to see two of my favorite creators together. Keep up the great work!

[@rogueraven7603]

I watch coal cracker bushcraft all the time thanks to Townsends and love the skills and history they both provide. The skills are useful and the history shows a track record of success that puts an ace in your hand for an uncertain future.

[@jeromethiel4323]

When we butchered chickens in the fall, the first thing we ate was the heart, liver, and gizzards, The actual muscle meat was dressed and frozen for later eating. Even the entrails were composted for the garden. You don't waste anything, if you are living on the edge. Same thing for the cattle and pigs that were butchered.

[@frankagee3157]

Quite obviously this is one of your best videos, if not your best ever. I really liked it. Coalcracker Bushcraft has been one of my favorites for a long time. The two of you make a great combination. God Bless.

[@iraallenthecrazymountainpe2023]

Wonderful. I've watched both of your channels for several years but am so happy to see this combined effort.

[@maurac953]

Wonderful to see the two of you together again. Great overview of bushcraft skills! Thanks for sharing your time and expertise.

[@KalpeshPatel78]

Dan's channel is superb. Have been following him since ages now. So much knowledge. And some great Bushcrafting skills.

[@garrysayer547]

I've watched this video several times. I wish the two of you would make one every week or two. It was amazing. Thank you.

[@stephencorson7572]

I love both Dan at Coalcracker and Townsends. Both in one video to boot!!! Keep inviting Dan out for his frontier wisdom to share. Outstanding video!

[@MtnBadger]

"Taut" equals to make tight. "Taunt" is what you do to make somebody mad. 😉 Good, straight forward video, ive spent a great deal of time in the woods over my life and everything he says is spot on. Our only problem is that my wife is allergic to wool. It causes her to itch and break out in hives. 😢 There are substitutes today but then, poor girl.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Good stuff, Dan. Thanks for sharing this, Jon.

[@shaynecarter-murray3127]

Ive watxhed Coalcracker almost as long as ive watxhed Townsends...Dan and Jon make a great team

[@gregoryvela7549]

I love the idea of adjusting my tastebuds to not be so damn used to sugar and modern overindulgence. I really love this camp history so much. Thank you guys for your hard work and knowledge 🤘

[@maddieb.4282]

Loving the idea and actually doing it are two different things. All you have to do is cook at home. Good luck 👍🏼

[@kevinjhonson5925]

This hand down is my favourite type of video

[@wendycarr133]

Thank you so much for this information. I can't wait to try this stuff out!. I adore this channel!!!

[@donaldself16]

This is an extremely well done video that shows some of the simpler, but extremely important outdoor skills that a person could utilize in the woods. Though I did not learn anything new this time, I am sure it will be a big help to those just starting out. As a former Scout leader and outdoorsman I am always on the lookout for new ideas. I really get tired of all those videos that you think might be worth watching, but are nothing more than an "outdoor cooking show". I do know how to cook, I already know how to cut up an onion, I know how to season and brown meat, I know how to "chew" food, I do not need to watch someone cook something and then eat what they just cooked. Please keep up the good work, and keep these instructional videos coming.

[@matthewmorgan4759]

What a treasure. More videos with CCB please. Arguably the best video I’ve seen on both of your channels.

[@rocket_goblin7755]

HOW DID I MISS THIS?! coalcracker bushcraft AND towsends? two of my favorite youtube channels in one video hell yeah!

[@mbarr1029]

I follow both of you and it is so funny to see Dan so serious. As always Great content. Thanks. I was great to see you two together again.

[@SyriusStarMultimedia]

Dan is a very talented and knowledgeable man.

[@visnuexe]

I am so delighted that two of my favor8te KZbin channels connected to present this video! Well done to you both! Any other excuse you may have to do another would suit me just fine! This was packed Wirth very useful info!

[@tolcarnresearchandeducatio8022]

Dan, Outstanding channel. I am ex 23 years British army special forces. I teach bushcraft skills to workers at the Eden Project here in Cornwall UK. Your history in how they did it in the old days is extremely interesting. And the book you were using was done by a Brit. We get everywhere lol. great stuff, carry on the good work. This is Proper education for our youngsters.

[@adreabrooks11]

Couple points about the venison heart: Point 1: You spoke of eating heart as something to do when the other cuts had been used up, etc. I can't speak about 18th century frontiersmen, but a lot of native groups in the past and modern hunters today made/make the organs the first meal from a kill. This is simply because organ meat doesn't preserve as well (barring modern pressure canning) as muscle meat. When refrigeration isn't available. Additionally, organ meat is high in vitamin D - which is very important in cold climates - making it a more sought-after meat than the muscle tissue at times. Point 2: Referring to innards as "pluck" is simply because it's what one "plucks" out of the animal. I have no etymological proof, but I've always suspected that this is where we get the term "plucky" - meaning to have a lot of nerve and tenacity. Analogue to the way we use the term "gutsy."

[@RaimoHöft]

Yep... it was innards(liver and heart first), fat, good marbled meat and then low grade lean meat in ye'olden days. 😋

[@HarryHaller1963]

When I was growing up, my dad often cooked beef heart and tongue, as well as chicken hearts and gizzards, for inexpensive dinners--but even as a kid, I loved the taste and texture (all are very tender if braised or stewed over low heat, and much more flavorful than most cuts from skelatel muscle) and consider them delicacies even today. The biggest problem is that interest in "international" cuisine has driven up the cost of some organ meats, especially calf's tongue and cheeks, so they're no longer such economical alternatives to steak. Other examples of this phenomenon are flank steak and skirt steak, which have become almost as expensive as NY strip steak, at least where I live.

[@jarrodheley7879]

When out hunting deer, I reckon one of the best parts is getting back to camp and frying up heart slices. Beautiful tender meat. I can't believe people would consider it less desirable! Awesome to see these guys enjoyed it.

[@FallOnThese]

this guy is a very good instructor..he speaks very clearly...no um, and, uh, etc. He is a great communicator

[@eekee6034]

I love Dan's look at the camera after suggesting nutmeg! :D Great to see all of this. I had about survival skills when I was a kid, read it 'till it fell apart, but it was a long time ago now and I never really understood some of the things. This is like a refresher course. :)

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

To already be subscribed to both Jon's and Dan's channels for a long time, and then to be surprised and pleased beyond measure to see the two of you together was awesome! This was a great video of you both together! I loved watching this! Thank you !

[@ra12y34]

Great episode. You and Dan make a good team and very informative. Glad you had him on your show. Keep up the awesome work. Love your videos.

[@frankquevedo3453]

I really enjoy combined subscriptions working together. All that talent presented on one shoeing! FANTASTIC! I finally have learned to properly one-off my tripods! Thank you!!!

[@fugithegreat]

I love these collabs! I actually discovered Dan's channel through their last collaboration and I've learned so much since then.

[@Amicaner]

What a great idea! An excellent collaboration video! With the added value of original journal inspiration! Thanks to you both.

[@rubenskiii]

If you don't have a center loop/tie up point u can before you hang the tarp put a little ackorn or pebble(nothing sharp ofc!) in the middle at the inside and then push it through gently, and tie it of with some twine, that way you have a tie up point even if your tarp doesn't come with one.

[@elsie9649]

Thank you Jon. This was a wonderful conversation between you and Dan. Your both so knowledgeable.

[@learrus]

I love these cross overs you do, especially here with my two favorite KZbin hosts, I love the fusion of modern survivalist and frontier living. You guys both put out the best videos and they are always jam packed with useful info.

[@insatiable_mind]

Coalcracker is the man! Y’all picked a great teacher to collaborate with.

[@jadehunter7617]

You both were absolutely fantastic I love watching these episodes doesn't hurt to watch him a couple of times 2 gives you a refresher on what to do when you're out in the woods not that I ever get to go to the woods LOL can't drive can't drive any longer I have glaucoma you can feel sorry for me that's okay LOL be safe and continue to do your videos cuz they're fan really great thank you be safe also❤

[@sevenproxies4255]

A small point on using tarps with cordage. Avoid making holes or eylets on a tarp, because it weakens the material and risk ripping the tarp after some use. Instead use buttons. An ancient technique where you take a small pebble and wrap a small section of the tarp around the pebble and then you tie one end of your cord around the tarp that wraps the pebble and the other end at wherever you wish to secure it. This way you use the strength of all the little individual threads that the tarp is weaved from and reduce the weak points of the material.

[@LoreTunderin]

Subbed to both channels and pleasantly surprised by this video. It's a crossover I didn't know I wanted, but love nonetheless.

[@erikwignes7777]

two of my favorite KZbinrs...this is great!

[@vinceblasco]

Are we just going to ignore the look Dan gives to the camera at 42:25 when Jon talks about Jerking the Meat?

[@tumbleweed6658]

Well Jon you and Dan knock this one out off the park!! So well done and Dan the Man is a wealth of knowledge, Mr Townsends I love your work and your videos. MM MM Good.

[@CreachterZ]

This video is several years old. It would be cool to say that in the title or description. Is there any new content in this one? That would be awesome. Sorry. I was so excited when I saw this until I realized it was old.

[@NightimeDan]

WORLDS GREATEST COLLABORATION!!! Please make more videos together!!

[@tsmithkc]

Coalcracker and Townsends together! "Until next time, stay in the 18th Century woods!"

[@Fyr3St0rm]

His son sounds like a lucky person, I hope he appreciates how awesome it is.

[@loosejooce]

This can't be happening. Two of my favorite people on youtube on the same screen!!!

[@unclebob1959]

They did a video together a while back.

[@loosejooce]

@@unclebob1959 I spend 3/4 of every year where there is no internet or cell service so this is the first for me.

[@blakekaveny]

@@loosejoocethese videos are from 2018 . But each part was posted individually so they just reuploaded them all together

[@carlagarrett8584]

very cool to see how 'easy' the cord was made. Easy enough if you could identify a tree, have bark available, and then time to sit and fingers well enough to twirl the pieces for hours.... something that kept you busy

[@alysoffoxdale]

OMG, a crossover I never expected!

[@Karzir1]

Me either....super cool!!

[@ShannonKWest]

Man, they did this video a number of years ago. :)

[@alysoffoxdale]

@@ShannonKWest I'm happy you saw it, then. It's completely new to me.

[@Bangalangs]

Two of my favorite KZbin channels combining forces. Dan is a very good, no-nonsense, common sense sort of instructor.

[@gr1mkn1ght]

Hey Jon.. When you make these collaboration videos with Dan, do you go to him, or does he come to you? I live about an hour away from Dan. Would be pretty cool knowing you're in my neck of the woods.

[@CLIFFHAAS-b3f]

This is the most explicit/detailed explanation of flint and steel use that I have ever seen/heard! Thank you!