Lean-to shelter build and weave a hammock from grass║Bushcraft Solo Camp

[@BiggMo]

I’m fascinated by your commitment, here in the PNW, there’s been an overwhelming ‘leave no trace’ movement these last few decades.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx a bunch, it took til nearly midnight to finish the hammock, I was determined to do it though. Next time il get out earlier. Ya this is on private land, so I enjoy building shelters and adding to them over time etc.

[@vanq86]

Love those Zebra pots. Never thought of using one for sap collection before.

[@mtkoslowski]

He was using it to collect water but if you also like maple syrup…

[@TheBearEssentials]

Zebra pots are my absolute fav!! So good and useful

[@marko7969]

Sat here watching in rainy North East England ❤ Great shelter dude!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks Marko!!! Hello across the pond!

[@nate_muskoka]

Super cool build man! 🙌🏻

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks a bunch Nate!!

[@KeysofSerenity]

Great video 🎉👏🎉

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx Phoenix, glad you liked it!

[@KeysofSerenity]

Thx have a good day 👍

[@richarddiss1643]

Hello Sir! Impressive, immersive, respectful, I just love it! Much appreciate your walk. Geetings from France ^_^

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx Richard!! Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 my friend 👊

[@joebiscit]

Yeah, that was sweet dude!

[@adrieng9861]

Thank you!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Np, glad u liked it!

[@marknthetrails7627]

I added a like and comment at :44 seconds because I know this, like all your videos, are done well... thanks 👍✌🖖🥃

[@insanityknows]

I love seeing someone do the stuff that the survival books talk about. Leave it to DJ to go camping and use the land to its fullest. He doesn't even bring that much with him.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey this is just really nice to read. Thx for making my day. Was a great trip, I had never tried this before and so it took a fair bit longer than I had anticipated. But I’m really happy to be able to show the realistic nature of it!

[@FreakofNature1]

Too cool bro! You are a man of a great many talents Mr. D.J. Great video!🙌🍻

[@TheBearEssentials]

Teun thanks so much man!! Just made my day 👊 let’s get out for a fish or camp this year, and at minimum - a beer 🍻 . Thx again man!

[@lifesahobby]

I like you tinsle bed . Very christmassy 😂 .

[@TheBearEssentials]

Lol I’ll have to do a holiday version next December!

[@mtkoslowski]

What part of the world is this please? You have great bushcraft skill and thanks for the video.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey!! This is in Ontario, Canada :)

[@marko7969]

Wow my Auntie is near Trenton

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

No sleeping bag or underquilt or anything, just the sweaty clothes you worked in all night... What was the approximate temperature that night? I hammocked once with some thin fleece blankets, a mylar reflective space blanket under me, a hoodie, a winter coat and a bunch of extra socks. With minimum temperatures around 6-9 °C the butt freeze effect still woke me up a few times. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I bought some better base layers and a Swagman Lite to use as an underquilt anyway.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Was probs 8-10 C. Was extremely uncomfortable and the cold woke me up a few times. Exhaustion helped me fall asleep - this was a challenging one to say the least. If I were to do this more of a camping style, I don’t even go for an under-quilt, instead I use my r7 exped sleeping pad in my hammock base, with a sleeping bag and I’ve camped at -20 with this setup. I don’t like underquilt for the butt chill effect specifically.

[@URBANDRAGON999]

Hi DJ. I appreciate the video. Looking forward to my own Bushcraft journey soon in US Virginia.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks so much, let me know when you go for it!!

[@joanntucker2742]

Like your video 👍😊

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you Joann!

[@bigjj974]

Nice Work! Did you use Bank line or Paracord or was it both?

[@darrylkimnatividad5893]

could you provide a guide for square lashing?

[@jayseven5eight253]

Great channel! Just discovered and subbed. Looking forward to more…

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx a bunch!! What type of content do you like best, I’ve got a couple diff formats here :)

[@jayseven5eight253]

@@TheBearEssentials I’m liking everything. Your tutorials are first rate. I particularly appreciated the POV knot lesson aimed at visual learners. This is how I best absorb psychomotor skills. I was able to quickly learn some really useful knots over a few practice sessions. That said, the shelter building videos are the most fun. I am stoked to try a primitive oven now! So my suggestions are that you keep doing what you are doing… short practical lessons, and longer videos where those skills are put to use. Thanks for the content!

[@TheBearEssentials]

@@jayseven5eight253 amazing, thanks so much for this feedback!!!

[@samb394]

Can I ask are they the RVRC trousers? Thanks

[@TheBearEssentials]

They are!! I love them!

[@samb394]

@@TheBearEssentials me too. I get mine on Monday, love the colour of yours! I might have to get some more

[@StayTrueToMyLies]

00:18 a baby snake with legs omg

[@TheBearEssentials]

Lol! Just a lil guy