Learn More About Where To Find Fatwood

Lonnie shows you what he looks for to ensure a high success rate of finding fatwood.

[@elliegirl5076]

I was recently introduced to fatwood in Florida. It is fantastic stuff. I brought some home to Michigan with me. I didn’t know it could be found in the north. Awesome potentially life saving knowledge. Thanks again Lonnie.

[@sgt.p.3244]

It seems like nobody knows about this anymore, that makes me sad. Great video Lonnie, do this for as long as you can, everyone appreciates it.

[@ripvanwrinkle7525]

I am mesmerized at how good a teacher this guy is. Is it just me or are these the greatest outdoor classes ever produced from mankind or peoplekind to date? Thankyou FNB&S for another soul saturating episode!!

[@ht2275]

When i was a kid my uncle and i would hitch the trailer to the farmall H and go hunting dead yellow pine trees to get the knots that had been laying on the ground for at least 100 years, just waiting for us to harvest it. If we spent the better part of the day we usually could fill the trailer. Nowadays it's getting really hard to even find one. I hunt the rocks at the foot of the mountains, and on up thru the steep to the top.they seemed to prefer rocky marginal soil. At the heads of hollows always seems to hold a few also. There hasn't been any live yellow pines around here for many,many years, I'm 53 and never saw a live one on our ground, my uncle would've been 96 this year and he said he never saw any alive either. I just found my last one about 2 months ago, all that is left is football sized knots laying in a straight line along where the trunk once lay. Grey in appearance and very heavy for their size. When struck with an axe they shed a few small pieces of highly aromatic wood that is a deep yellow in color, a very very hard wood to split, really you just break it apart into smaller pieces. It starts burning with just a touch of spark or flame. I never heard it called fatwood before, we always just knew it as yellow pine. I would give anything to be able to go with my uncle for one more day of hunting yellow pine knots, it was such a thrill when you found one, like treasure hunting to a young kid i suppose.

[@theoriginalkeepercreek]

In my younger (ignorant) days I moved into a house in the woods with a fireplace. Previous owners left a basket of tinder which I though was nice of them. I through the entire basket in the fireplace and added wood on top graduating in size. Then I lit it and that was when the trouble started. You see, that basket of tinder (I learned later) was what we called lighter-knot which I guess is the same as fatwood. The roar was deafining, the chimney began to glow and flames were shooting out the top. Worst of all, no amount of all, no amount of water would put it out - even a little. That is where the fire department came in. All in all, it was a life lesson I will NEVER forget. Love everything about your videos - from start to finish. Thank you.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I'll bet that was kind of exciting for a while. Glad it ended well.

[@theoriginalkeepercreek]

oh, me too!! LOL

[@riverrat1149]

Old fractured stumps are my best source of fire starting material here in the Olympic mountains.I have been known to camp just because there is a good one near buy.It is a real pleasure watching your videos Sir.

[@davesevigny4315]

Lonny, I would like to say that viewing and listening to your videos is very informative and interesting. I very much enjoy them. Other guys make videos but they mostly add silly crap and foolishness in them. And take forever to get to the point. When I am interested in information on a subjuct, I seek out your videos to learn from. Keep up the good work! Dave

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I often have a hard time finding fatwood/pitchwood here in Nova Scotia. I'm actually heading out tomorrow to have a look for some. The idea of looking for trees with cracks in the trunk should help. Thanks for sharing Lonnie

[@jaymanxxxx]

I have found good fatwood in living pine trees where a 1-2" thick branch has broken off away from the trunk, if you hit the branch and it doesn't break, its loaded with sap to protect the tree from rot.

[@markcash2]

I had to cut a southern longleaf pine down in my front yard that was growing where it would take out my power lines. I cut it well above the ground so the stump will fill with resin and turn into fatwood. It has only been a week and it is clearly filling with resin already. The crosscut of the top of the stump has some pretty awesome color to it.

[@johnkishell4251]

Thank you lonnie and Connie for all the info you have shared, and merry Christmas!

[@cj_m2477]

Great video Lonnie! Can't thank you enough for sharing all your wood craft knowledge!

[@1eyedjacksRwild]

Wow the scenery in this video is beautiful. Thanks for the video. Blessings and Happy Easter!

[@TuckerSP2011]

As always, very informative and lovely to watch. Thank you Lonnie!

[@Wulfis69]

Your videos feel like home. I enjoy watching them. A calm voice teaching you stuff for survival. Greetings from Europe, I will tell my friends about your channel!

[@johnmcfaul7430]

You are a natural teacher. Every video I learn something new.

[@pammiedoodle8693]

You always have the best videos. I learn so much! Thank you👏

[@76Stankfinger]

Your videos are some of the best on KZbin sir. I always learn so much. I appreciate your time and I look forward to your future videos.

[@gus1911]

Thanks for sharing you wisdom Lonnie. I learn something everytime I watch one of your videos.

[@8626John]

You are a wealth of knowledge and I really appreciate your low-key approach to imparting your wisdom. Too many of these outdoor channels are put out by ego-driven people who act like they invented this stuff. A lot of this was common knowledge when people were more connected to the land.

[@BMazeing]

These videos are calming and informative. You always have stunning landscape shots as well.

[@Olympia_Outdoors]

So glad to learn more about this, thanks Lonnie!

[@lynnsbomb]

Awesome explanation of what to look for exactly to find the fatwood. I look forward to finding, harvesting and using some now.

[@campfire52]

Thanks Lonnie for the tips on finding fatwood. I love all of your videos, thanks for making them.

[@pokerman9108]

Man, I could spend a lot of time talking with you. you're a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for sharing.

[@crosshair64]

I live in Northern West Virginia, the mountain state. I find 90% of my fatwood in the lower limbs on our pine trees. Better than they sell in stores. I've never had much luck with the trunks in my area... Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences about fatwood with us, I appreciate it sir.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Brad Barber It really sounds to me like each species of tree and even perhaps different regions can have totally different areas of fatwood concentration.

[@craigoldsen1667]

Good solid information and, as always, without any self-engrandising BS! Thanks for another informative video, Lonnie!

[@jefflaird7770]

Loved this Vid!! Thanks Lonnie, these are the kind of Golden Tid bits that I just love to learn and test out for myself!!

[@grantlandneil]

Lonnie, Thank you all for this video. I always learn something and I value your teachings and willingness to share.

[@c.e.jarvis1512]

Great info, thanks, I surely did learn a lot. And what an awesome backdrop for this video, beautiful. Thanks for the video.

[@TatDarYow]

For those of us who live here in the far north this is a must see video Lonnie, very well done. Thanks for sharing this information with us. Larry

[@rickballard1627]

Thanks for sharing Lonnie, another nice bit of good information.

[@Growmechanic]

Learn something every video you post! Awesome job sir.

[@nativeamericanwander]

Great video as always .I often take my grandchildren collecting so they learn what it is and where and how to find it . Glad you all are safe

[@walterpalmer2749]

Lonnie thanks for the video. You have an abundance of resources.

[@tallcedars2310]

We find fatwood in our firewood but never thought where one could find it when needed, aaaaand that's why I enjoy your channel. You answer questions that should be answered but aren't for some reason or other, thanks Lonnie!

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

Thanks for this video Lonnie. Clears up that question of where to find or how to find fatwood. Thank you.

[@stevemichelle1203]

Thanks again Lonnie for sharing your knowledge with all of us. I always come away from your videos learning something new and useful.

[@poppopscarvinshop]

Good to see another video from you! My Granny told me to look-out for Pine Trees that had been struck by lightning. She said that they make the best "lighter knot" wood because the tree died with all of the sap still in the tree. Thanks Lonnie! You and Connie Be Well and Stay Warm!

[@KLD2929]

Another awesome video. Thank you for the information.

[@ShlisaShell]

You give great information Lonnie. Very much appreciated. Thank you. :)

[@RaymondLesher]

Fantastic video. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@gregc6893]

I learned about 5 new things from your video. Great job, and thank you.

[@SkyKing101010]

Hi Lonnie. Thanks for extending my knowledge of finding fatwood. This is excellent additional information.

[@Thierryoutdoors]

Nothing to add here Lonnie. Thank you my friend. Again enjoying these vids. God Bless you two for the useful information and the relaxing and entertaining way you give us your knowledge. I pray for your continued health and success. God be with you.

[@ianstevenson1311]

Beautiful country Lonnie, I'm envious. Good educational video. Take care (y)

[@dnngskn62]

Well done video Lonnie. Useful and important information.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Nice video Lonnie!

[@daltonvickers7977]

Great video. I look for it the same way around here. Love the info and video. Best wishes to you and your family

[@georgettewood8894]

You found real little treasures. Now I have my answers. Thank much. Merci

[@JustInCases72]

Thanks for the video, Waking up there and seeing such a beautiful landscape every day would be awesome. My kid and grandkids they hope I never go to Alaska because I wouldn't come back.

[@ghostdog333221]

Very nice and inspiering video! Thanks for making it! Best wishes from Norway, above the arctic cirkle.

[@sosteve9113]

very good video Lonnie and i want to thank you for taking your time for us atb steve

[@miguelramirez5972]

yeah, great camerawork, information, and demonstrations. your honest and practical presentation style is admirable.

[@leonanderson4727]

Thanks for the lesson on Fatwood, Lonnie. I like your unique mountain scene shots too. Amazing country - Alaska.

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

amazing information as always!!

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent vid Lonnie, you take care bro.

[@kelleycoyle-fleer2972]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@SuperJalejan]

Very interesting and useful. Thanx for the video!

[@tomstrickland2142]

Great video & detailed explanation! Thanks

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Great tip about looking for splits in the stumps. I find most of my fatwood at the base of dead branches on living trees but only in small quantities

[@bushmansurvival5053]

Great observations Lonnie. You not only live in the woods but you try to understand the woods.

[@jimfurman3145]

Awesome video Lonnie ... thank you Sir!

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Another great video Lonnie, cheers craig

[@XanderBudnick]

Very helpful, thanks for sharing

[@frostysoutdoors4135]

Great Tips Lonnie thank you for sharing

[@Waldhandwerk]

As always I learned something Lonnie ;) Many thanks my friend!

[@armancho76]

excellent tips as per usual Lonnie ..

[@codelicious6590]

Excellent knowledge and useful information. Thank you!

[@darrenkawasaki6345]

Lonnie always to watch your videos. thanks for sharing.

[@kkprepper950]

Love God Love your channel Thank you brother for sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us. Blessings

[@saraskold9631]

great video! love the flute

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

Hi, Lonnie, this is an older but very good one. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@mtstream55n]

Great video Lonnie!

[@ando_1250]

Thanks so much for the video. Very informative.

[@anthonysharp2310]

Thanks Lonnie. I have been getting better at finding fatwood in my neck of the woods--the northeast.

[@akdriller8806]

Just recently found my first fatwood on a shattered stump on Skyline trail west of Cooper Landing. Did a video with a burn test on site and I am officially hooked! One of my subs joked that I will be looking all the time now and he really hit the nail on the head! Was some super rich wood and takes a spark from a ferro rod right away, It's kinda addicting!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

It IS quite addicting. Such a great resource to be aware of.

[@akdriller8806]

Funny I made it this far in years and had never even heard of it. Will be a part of my kit from here on!

[@xraydelta100]

Nice video, thanks for the knowledge.

[@Berniewojewski]

Excellent. Thank you Lonie

[@ronnieburdette925]

Thanks Lonnie, love your videos 👍🏼

[@brianknight1296]

Great Vid Lonnie... Good info. Thank You.

[@coydogoutdoors]

great topic lonnie fat wood is one of my favorite materials for fire starting hands down

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Lots of great tips there, I use fat wood often as it is very easy to find in a lot of the areas I frequent. Jason

[@stepitup5409]

Always enjoy my time in the Alaska wilderness with you Lonnie!!! But its much warmer here in my house!!! LOL

[@ndsmudlogger4061]

Excellent video, Lonnie! Down in Mississippi we don’t call it fatwood we call it lightered.

[@WhiteBirdMustFly1]

Very good video example of gathering and preparing advice. Thank You!

[@rivervalleysurvivalandbush8126]

I heard some recordings of trees popping in the cold winter, sounds really neat, I bet it sounds better in person. Thanks!!

[@sykoproductions1693]

Thank you for the video. And yes I did learn something.

[@reedcooper6545]

Thanks for the great information!!

[@howler6490]

The trees pump resin into damaged areas to seal off the entry to bugs etc. Therefore the more damage,the more resin. When a tree topples,the resin seals off the roots. Thank you for this.New channel for me.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Welcome to the channel.

[@hemansr3893]

lots of great info again , Thank You ,take care buddy

[@jaylintz1683]

Great information thank you so much very informative

[@davidvaughn7752]

Great info... Thanks! I learned a lot!

[@edwoodinzewood8053]

Very interesting ! Thank you !

[@virginiacopeland108]

MY sentiments exactly! Thanks, Clark

[@bushcraftohio7320]

great vid. Lonnie tyvm for sharing

[@hellsscoutact5379]

Thanks great video with lots of information.

[@alaskankare]

Always a joy watching your videos. Stay Warm. We've been steadily above freezing here on the coast. I would love to see some below freezing temps, but alas, the climate is changing. I'm starting to wonder if we'll ever have snow here on the coast again.

[@CampfireKodiak]

Really good info in this video. Thanks!

[@BushcraftPaolo]

Yet another great lesson! Thanx a lot!. Paolo

[@survivalsquatch8148]

Very awesome sir thanks for the tutorial

[@Hylanda11800]

"Fatwood" I had images in my head of pots of lard boiling with wood shards jammed inside haha. thanks for the tutorial video, I've learned a good lesson today, nice visiting with you again Lonnie, you both take care coz we care