Mac's Multi Use Bushcraft Survival Shelter

A few years back I uploaded FlatHead Eds Bushcraft survival shelter frame. Flat Head was one of my outdoors mentors. My other mentor was named Mac, nicknamed Big Nose. This shelter is his idea and was shown to me years ago and Im just now showing it. It can be built with just an axe, just a machete or just a saw but easier with two tools. You need no cordage and for camping or bushcraft you can bring a tarp , blankets or a sleeping bag. For survival or a dire situation this frame can be set up and covered debris style.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Several great ideas shown there. I especially like that cordageless method of locking that one whole end of the shelter frame together. Keep on doing the great job.

[@erickwest8817]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival Agreed. Simple and elegant, and looks like it would make for a very comfortable night. Much like your own videos and tarp setups!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother Lonnie! It means a lot coming from you my friend!

[@garyharmon1155]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival . I really enjoy your videos as well. Top notch, excellent content.

[@jesuschristislordoflordsan427]

i agree too

[@stevebennett1584]

Hey Dave, another good one my friend....You no doubt made Mac smile with your demo of his shelter....I'm sure he's proud of your skill....No Dave, we don't need your vids to be perfect..we need them to be real, and you always bring the real.... Bless you brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Steve, I'm glad you liked it and Im hoping Mac is looking down on me and liking it too. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@brentyates6786]

I love it. I opened up to see he posted 12 minutes ago. I looked and sure enough people are commenting before it's started good. I agree guys Really Big Monkey and Nick are the best.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Brent!

[@jesuschristislordoflordsan427]

people comment too fast!

[@pastorpfp1]

This is a treasure, Big Nose lives on! Thanks a lot!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Paul, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend

[@DannyWalker1949]

W0W, Dave ya hit out of the park again with this video of your mentor's way of make'n a Great Shelter. You did a Great Job of make'n it also. Nice Job, my friend. I like how simple it is to make and it don't take to much to make it either. Thanks for the video. : )

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it that much Danny. Im thinking Mac would have been proud of me on this one. Thanks for watching

[@carlostavares6052]

Great job. My mentor was Red Eye - Snakey Pete. He was a mt climber. #1 rule: never leave the tent in the morning until the sun shines on it. Boy how that advice has come over the years. Great job. Thank you

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Carlos, I'm glad you liked it. Your mentor had a cool name and gave good advice! Thanks for watching

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

I love the detail that you put in to the shelters. It's what separates you from the rest. Great job David.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you my friend! I try my best to show every little detail I can. Thanks for watching

[@oswaldogarces1]

Nice shelter. Love to watch your videos.

[@michaeldehart2753]

You talk about mentors and I have to say that you sir are becoming mine. I enjoy every video that I have seen thus far, and look forward to getting out and trying the many things you have shared. I grew up without a father, and didn't get to learn these things. When I watch your videos, I want to just get out into the woods and try it all. I'm like a kid that just learned to ride a bike. I look forward to all your new videos, and am going through all your older ones. The knowledge and experiences you share, as well as the fun you seem to have, make your videos the most enjoyable of any I've seen here on KZbin. I am sharing these with my youngest son and daughter. These skills will go a long way to help them enjoy and appreciate great outdoors. Thank you for all you do, and I hope you never stop doing these.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Great to hear that! Yes, its all about fun. Use these tips tricks and ideas and get out and be a kid again with your kids. Take care Michael and see ya in the next one!

[@shaninebuller9165]

your videos are always interesting, informative and you have a very easy going relaxed style.... plus they always manage to make me smile.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Shanine, I'm glad you like them so much. Thanks for watching

[@lancelenoir2875]

Dave without question you have the best how to videos on youtube. Every time I see one of these I'm reminded of growning up on the farm in central Alabama. The knowledge that was passed down to you is priceless. The shelter is awesome but my favorite part of the video is your quote, " If your finger won't scratch it then it's some good stuff!" when referring to the cooking stick. That is some of that awesome passed down knowledge!! You should do a safety video on dealing with dead trees. I've noticed in most of your videos you always choose a dead tree that is already leaning or has already fallen. You never push over a standing dead tree or "WIDOW MAKER" as my granddad taught me. Just a recommendation. God bless!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Lance, I'm glad you like my channel and videos that much! Oh yes, lots of passed down knowledge. I tried to remember everything I was taught. It too them two guys years and years to learn what they know so I tried to hold on to as much of it as possible. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!

[@JustInCases72]

great shelter , think I will go out to the woods today and attempt building one. will have to take sleeping bag its 31 now and down to 23 tonight

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and really happy to hear youre gonna build one! Good luck with it and Thanks for watching

[@davidandrews1730]

Salutations to "Big Nose" and to the respect that you show your mentors. As usual, a very good source of information and your unique viewpoint. A great presentation!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks David, I'm glad you liked it. Brother I have to give them both credit for everything they came up with! Thanks for watching

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

My mentor is a really funny Monkey that is really big one lolol. That is about what mine weight is of my back pack, and that is without the bivy, tent, sleeping bag and 4inch mat lol. Rewind. Been staring at your awesome fleece Buck top. I'm tired with all that cutting and lifting already lol. I love that pot. You could warm up some buns in the top, or a multitude of things you could do with that pot. Wow awesome getup!! You should go on the tv show "ALONE" Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Thanks for the smiles. Good for them (your mentors) for enjoying life with nature in their spare time. I was going to stop by to your buddy's channel. There is plenty of Primitive Survival video's but nobody with that name.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ive never considered myself as a mentor but to be called one is an honor! The cutting and lifting is excercise. LOL. That cook pot is made from a modified asparagus cooker. With an upper pan its limitless what can be cooked in it. If I could ditch my job and still stay employed I would love to give Alone a try. This last batch o folks on there have such strong mental attitudes they are almost killing themselves!

[@earlschultz7880]

Love your videos, and this one is another great one. Good for quick shelter just in case. Thanks for taking the time to go out there to film - we appreciate it! I know you have helped this old guy, taught us a thing or two! I would love to see you on Alone! Are as good with eating wild plants & catching food, like fish & snares? And could you stand to be alone that long? Thanks again for all you teach thru your videos.

[@shilohjim]

I was going to ask about the cook pot. I've never seen one like that except yours.

[@shirleygreen2397]

I love to watch your videos. You are the only 1 I know that cuts your wood and makes your own shelters. My grandkids will really enjoy doing this. I also intend to teach them how to make rope hammocks and chairs. Take care Shirley

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great Shirley! I'm happy you like the videos and even happier you're getting the grandkids involved in these type of projects!

[@clack1971]

Good job love it

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@melliW1]

wel David your outdoors mentors can be proud of you, showing there skills and teaching it to us with all your perfection and humor. i hope Nick is gona be there with you the next time. cant wait ontill the next one. stay as you are and take care.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im hoping they are looking down on me and proud of what al I have done on this channel. Them guys meant the world to me. I try and team up with Nick every chance I can to film but its just not always possible.

[@melliW1]

wel David i`m sure they looking down on you and have just as mutch fun as we are, maybe they have a few improvements here and there but all in all they will be satisfied and want to see more of it (and we do to). nobody can show these knowlege like you do. i hope it `s gona be for many, many years. maybe you will change yourè name in, " the monkey`s from georgia". or so. ha ha. take care see you in yourè next one my friend. :)

[@rodreel7136]

Hey Dave, why not use the Dakota fire pit when it's windy like that? Thanks for the video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

A Dakota pit would have been perfect for this set up! The wind never died down and even picked up over night.

[@patricianunez4025]

You are a master Craftsman. Very impressive. And your teaching skills could not be better. You make sure we can see exactly what you're talking about. Even though you are dead tired you always have a good laugh for us. Guess you know I stayed up till 3:30 a.m. watching your videos. Just love them.😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like the ways I do things Patricia. Wow, you did stay up late! Thanks for watching

[@BraxxJuventa]

Now that's pretty sturdy! :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh yes. Surprisingly sturdy!

[@songman1954]

Your videos are like seeing an old friend. You never fail to put a smile on my face, and you feel like someone who should come over for supper once in a while!! :) Love the video, thanks for teaching us and making it fun! Can't wait for the next Dave fix!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to hear that and I'm happy you liked it. Brother I would come on over and eat supper anytime! Thanks for watching

[@caroljohnson1588]

This is a great shelter. Because it makes so much sense it is easy to remember how to build it. A testament to your talents is we are still watching your videos a year after you filmed them. You were well mentored. Now you are mentoring to a lot of us. Dave. Thank you for sharing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Carol! I never considered myself to mentor like my mentors were but if I'm seen that way on KZbin them I'm honored!

[@natsirim499]

This one is Perfect for Securing a Stable Roof for Christines Studio... Thank You Mac and Dave❤️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@joohop]

That was funny When you pulled that big tree down Dave like an old comedy film ! i done the same thing about 10 years ago when a load of us went camping and all the lads were cracking up laughing because the tree was massive and i just dragged it through the woods , that was our fire wood for the night ! Smart setup ATB Buddy take care

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! Man any time I do that, I start out slow then run faster due to not knowing whats gonna happen behind me! Take care and Thanks for watching

[@scotthill6807]

It gets so dry here in Texas that I always take a small backpackers stove and small fuel canister as a backup. During the dry summer the fire danger is so high a camp fire is just not always possible plus counties can declare burn bans.. Really enjoyed this video, Thank You Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I understand completely Scott. We often have burn bans here too. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@stephenwright3501]

When I watch you using your machete, I try to count how many fingers and limbs I would lose if I was doing it. Using the bunched tree trunks to support a ridgepole was new. I'm going to try that as soon as the snow melts. Entertained and educated I am.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! Ah well it may not look like it but do still watch every swing and slice. It can be dangerous if you stop paying attention. When the snows gone give it a try brother!

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Everytime I think about building a shelter: this is the first one that comes to my mind. I call it the "X and V"-Shelter because of the notches. Thanks for passing on this wisdom and idea.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, man that's actually a very easy way of remembering this! I'm glad you use this design and thanks for watching Michael

[@phillipparker8947]

I really like this set up, even a cheap tarp, no stretch ing or tie down pressure, nice design. Thank you my friend, it's what I've been looking for.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Great to hear that Phillip! This is definitely a very easy one to set up. Take care and thanks for watching brother

[@sjones3575]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You would be surprised to see how many people don't know ANYTHING about the woods.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm always happy to share. It's always depressing to know that most folks don't get out and have fun in the woods

[@SurvivalTheory]

I just used the cordless ridge pole system on my shelter, worked friggin great. Been waiting to use this method for a couple of years now! Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's awesome to hear! I'm glad it worked well brother

[@globalhawk5328]

I just got back from camping, where i tried your V-notch method. WORKED LIKE A CHARM!!! The shelter was nice and steady under some very windy conditions. Thanks Dave for all your advice and inspiration.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's fantastic to hear! Im glad it worked well my friend.

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

David, I really enjoy your vids and sense of humor and laughter. Big Nose Mac was creative.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and how I do things Jim

[@PavelZajec]

Your vids are always informative-never boring. Always have good ideas. Plus they're fun to watch.

[@danyell47641]

Really nice hearing the story of Big Nose Mac shelter. Great video, enjoy the cuttin' and notchin' parts.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Darlene, I'm glad you liked it. I love talking about my old mentors. I hope all is well up your way! Thanks for watching

[@roybinson6460]

Hi, dear friend Dave! That was one awesome tribute to your mentors, thanks for showing us! It´s amazing how well these ingenious self locking structures work, there is a lot of thinking behind the creation of that shelter. Must try it out in our Swedish bush when its a bit warmer. Very inspiring, have a great weekend! Greetings from Göteborg, Roy-

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Roy! I like to give my mentors credit whenever I can. This is one of many they showed me in the past but it's the most simple. Good luck with it and take care my friend

[@brantnicholason9792]

Great tips of settling up a tent and cooking area and staying warm also your videos are great brother and my girlfriend loves your videos and she is learning to bushcraft she said hi and bless you for teaching everyone about bushcraft and enjoy the great outdoors amen ❤️😃 bless you

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brant, I'm glad you and your girlfriend like the videos. Y'all get out in the woods as often as possible and have fun! Thanks for watching

[@gregpenny4384]

Thanks for another great video, one hundred yard triangle cooking, sleeping, hanging your food bag.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Greg and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@Tmlps2]

It's great when you pass on knowledge from your mentors & I'm sure they'd be honored. Had to laugh when notching the cook stick, & sayin how you'd start thinking to yourself--that's when I'd be at risk of injury right there, lol. Thanks Dave for sharing this.

[@bushcraftbeats4556]

That actually scared me a little. Now that there are thousands of bushcraft channels, I wonder if anyone has seriously hurt themselves trying to film a video?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Sophie and I'm always happy to share. I am hoping my old mentors are looking down on me and proud of what all I have shown. I cant think and swing a machete too often, LOL. Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

As far as Im aware, I have never heard of anyone getting hurt during filming. Ive lost gear, broke gear and burnt gear but aint got hurt yet. LOL.

[@bushcraftbeats4556]

Knock on wood! (with a machete)

[@outdoors-university]

Simplicity is freedom! Great video my brother! Stay safe and keep having fun!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching Brother

[@cillaloves2fish688]

I was ready to go to sleep n saw this video come up... had to watch it! Nice shelter! Now I can sleep like a baby... Gnite Dave, thx for sharing!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! sorry to have kept ya from sleeping! Take care and Thanks for watching

[@kramrentip7528]

Fantastic shelter! Thank you for sharing it with us. I know it probably brought back good memories of your mentor.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share. Oh yes, any time I do something they taught me it brings back fantastic memories. Thanks for watching

[@raymunger928]

I am very impressed with the finished product. It looks so professional and proper and comfortable! It's just a look that gives you good feelings.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ray! It is a good solid set up. Thanks for watching brother

[@yougkuan9198]

Aw man! This stuff is so deep n again another genious multipurpose shelter! Yer passing on all this amazing knowledge n are paying hommage to the old masters of the southern woods. Much respect n stay safe brother. God bless! ; D

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Youg, I'm glad you liked it. It's an honor for me to present what my mentors taught me. Those guys were amazing. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too my friend

[@Freedomring-uk6yd]

Once again another entertaining vid, thanks for having us along ...all the effort that went into the shelter, you should rent it out

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. LOL, I like that rental idea! Thanks for watching

[@margaretbyrd5409]

I saw another good video like yours is and what I liked best was the man carried two pieces of canvas, one sewn into a pillowcase and the other sewn long enough and left open at one end so he could fill them both with leaves or tree branches (the soft parts) and at was his mattress and pillow!! When ready to go again he would just dump them out and roll them up in his bedroll of two wool blankets!! He did have a tarp to lay on ground under his "mattress" to keep ground moisture from getting his matters wet! I like that idea! Thanks for the great video! All the best!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's whats known as a "Browse bed" I have one laying round here somewhere made out of rip stop nylon. The traditional version is canvas. I'm glad you liked the video Margaret, Thanks for watching

[@TheArkousin]

Enjoyed the video, it was informative, entertaining, & well planned. I'm sure Flathead Ed & Bignose Mac would be very supportive of your videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Roy, I'm glad you liked it. I love thinking them guys are looking down on me and loving what Im showing. Thanks for watching

[@josephineyoung8600]

That's what I like ,about your video's, they are just as you video it.everything natural! Great👍🏻👍🏻

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like them Josephine!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Nice shelter Dave, love the pot hanger on the ridge pole overhang. I know I haven't commented on your other videos, but I really enjoy watching them, keep up the great work!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Simon, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more!

[@smithmichaels]

Another great informative video! Shelters like this, a one tool build when needed, are life savers.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Michael, I'm glad you liked it. Oh yes, any shelter that can be built with one tool is a good one to know! Thanks for watching

[@shauncarl9535]

You are my mentor Dave. I love your videos and you're the reason why I bought a machete. And I love it, it's very handy vs an axe and I have several axes and like you know how to use them, but I love my el chete machete.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's great to hear Shaun and I'm honored! I won't steer you wrong.

[@maureenbarnes842]

I am learning from your videos how to survive...and I will be teaching my grandsons a few things when I take them camping this summer. No fancy campgrounds for us...it will be a true nature experience. Keep making videos and thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's great to hear! Teach while they're young!

[@banjowoodsman7675]

Another good one Dave. Like you humor, don't let it slip away.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Ill always be full o laughs!

[@christinemersmann4444]

I really learned alot. Your videos are so easy to understand.. Its amazing the simplicity of wh at you teach and yet you wouldnt know unless shown. I live in wood s similar to what you teach in and there is always so much potential there. My grandson is a survivalist and will love your videos. Thanks so much. I love your laugh.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Christine! I try my best to show useful information

[@davehoward6573]

I love your videos, lots of useful tips and tricks. Really good design for a real emergency so long as you have a tool to make it. Thanks for sharing it. All the best from England UK

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dave, I'm glad you like them all and I'm always happy to share. Thanks for watching

[@komerwest9520]

Dave I can't stop watching . Your videos are the best on KZbin. As an old Boy Scout I can say your full of great ideas. Keep them coming.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great! And I have lots more to come in future videos!

[@MrPinchegringo]

Great to see you again David, out in the woods, enjoying it. My boy watched this today and said we had to try big noses shelter. I had no idea what he was talking about until I went to your channel and watched it today. Hey, it can get pretty boring out here in the desert when things are quiet so it great to see cool videos. Thanks for all the work you put in and see you next time. Take care brother and keep doing what your doing.

[@kenartrip3630]

Good video David! I always love your shelter videos....and I think it's pretty awesome that you pay tribute to your mentors like that. Looking forward to the next one!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ken, I'm glad you liked it. I gotta pay tribute to them guys when ever I can. If it werent for them two I would be sleeping in a camper! LOL. Thanks for watching

[@jackg.7745]

Great video and shelter setup. That thing looks as solid as a rock. I really like the size of it and I like the ingenious cooking setup as well. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jack!

[@Standswithabeer]

= ...am watching this for the fourth time. I am fascinated at how adaptable this shelter is. The actual keys to this seem to be the unique criss-cross & notching at the front. This shelter can be pitched away from the root-side of an uprooted tree, an embankment, with a rear tripod, or by hanging the beam at the rear from a tree branch w/rope or paracord, or hanging the beam at the rear with an upside-down forked-branch combination. I have been on a six-month journey of bone surgery and double knee replacement since last November & will have healed enough to try all these options out in a month or so...just in time for Georgia good weather, lol. Cannot wait. Thanks for the inspiration to hang in there & heal, so I can get back out & build this thing! Believe me, it will be the highlight of my "first" outing! :)... =

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great bro! And you hit the idea behind this right on the head. With the notched section out front, you can pretty much stick, stab, jab or wedge that other end in any structure that will hold it steady. Get healed back to normal and get out there man!

[@TheTahoeJohn]

Thanks for passing on a great shelter design Dave. I guess that makes you a mentor too! True to life bush crafting, that why we are all here to watch. Will be waiting for the next one...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome John and I'm glad you liked it. I never considered myself as a mentor but if you do then thats very cool! Thanks for watching

[@deannabeck814]

I'm a big Mora fan too have two, one the size you have and one bigger. I love your videos you have a great laugh keep on cranking them out we love you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

So far every Mora I've tried I've loved! I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for watching Deanna!

[@thomasrhodes5013]

You advise well, I think your advice is well pronounced and timely.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Thomas.

[@kellydenson8673]

Really great and efficient tips! Can't wait to try it all out :) just want to say thank you! Because of everything ive learned from you, survivor lily, and far north bushcraft I am a hero to my 13yo! we enjoy our time in nature together and thanks to you guys we're much more equipped *hugs*

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like what all I do Kelly. All this and everything you have learned from others is a fantastic hobby to teach your child. Thanks for watching

[@djkranek]

This was a great video. I love the use of the angle cuts in the wood and how it all locked together. Very Cool!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Donnie, I'm glad you liked it. Sometimes notches can double the strength of a shelter. Thanks for watching Brother

[@djkranek]

Your welcome! Keep cranking out these awsome videos!

[@ronhart8857]

Great job, nice way to enjoy outdoors camping back in the woods for a overnight fishing trip!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ronald, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@rossclay3317]

Really good work! You know the more shelters you know how to make the more possible you have to survive and then thrive! Thank you kindly and I've shared this on to the youngins! Ross The Santa Fe Man...!~

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ross, I'm glad you liked it brother. Absolutely man, the more shelters you know, the more prepared you are for any environment, climate or terrain. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@Veldvaardigheden]

An awesome way to build a frame without cordage ! Thanks brother , I am gonna try this for sure.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and have fun with it man

[@JimRodgers]

Big Nose knew his stuff! :) I enjoyed this one, great set up. Making camping in the woods fun and using some great techniques. Well done.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh yes he was good at what he did! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Jim

[@tarabravewolf3895]

awesome way of building a shelter, unique with no cordage, multi-functional loved it. :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you my friend! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@grampianprepper2849]

Another excellent video Dave, love the idea of no cordage, and its so simple to build. cheers Mike aka erne bushcraft

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Mike, I'm glad you liked it. Its simple but man o man is it solid! Take care and Thanks for watching

[@tonytitus8348]

thanks for responding. l really like and enjoy your videos. Thanks for all your time and effort!..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome I'm glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching Tony

[@sosteve9113]

very awesome shelter,like the wood connections and the ridge pole with the integrated pothanger well done buddy great ideas

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Steve, I'm glad you liked it all. Thanks for watching Brother

[@tonyeden8381]

Great video again David.......nice to see you out enjoying the woods again 👍👍👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Tony, I'm glad you liked it. Its always great to be in the woods brother. Thanks for watching

[@tonyeden8381]

Agreed man 👍👍👍

[@garycloud9631]

Great shelter Dave thanks for showing it to us.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Gary and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@crankyyankee7290]

That's a great one ! Now if you were here in New England , rocks would be no problem,finding a space large enough to set up with out a pile of ''em might just be! I made more than one cruise with the good ship "Stone boat" up and down the fields of my grandfathers farm picking up crops of nice rocks,here abouts a spring bumper crop !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. We dont have rocks like that here! A few areas there are a lot but not enough to amount to any thing. Thanks for the comments.

[@stymebone6603]

Kind of cool the rays of sunshine in beginning...felt I could "see" your knowledge headed my way. Thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool way of looking at it! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@MaffTUK]

Dave, Your right, we are all inspired by others and we do learn from them, you happen to be one of them :-) Keep up the good work mate.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Maff! Its always great to hear that my friends are learning from me. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im always happy to share, teach and help my friend!

[@saradreaming]

Awesome Shelter Dave! Love the simplicity and I bet it packs up pretty quick since you have no knots to deal with and rope to wrap up. Coffee and oatmeal: if I have those two necessities everything else is a bonus. :-) Thanks for the fun!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Sara, I'm glad you liked it. Oh yes, it packs up super fast. If youre in a real hurry you can just rip the tarp off, wad it up and stomp it in a pack. I actually did that once. LOL Thanks for watching and always great to hear from you Sara!

[@davesskillet9235]

Hey Dave good to see you camping ⛺️ once again thanks for sharing the bushcraft🏁

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to be camping and back on here. Thanks for watching Dave

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

Hi David!! Always love seeing a new video from you Hon.. the shelter videos are just awesome 😁 I like this one a lot.. it's similar to one I was taught as young kid. Smart, simple design that is versatile.. lower in colder weather, higher in warm temperatures.. etc.. Thanks for sharing this with us, as always 😉 much appreciated!! Hope you're doing well my friend 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Ruth! I'm glad you liked it. Very cool you was shown one like this years ago. Its a fast one to set up when theres no camera around. LOL. Great hearing from you, Thanks for watching

[@kenlatta9180]

Thanks again Dave...I always learn a lot. Appreciate your time and effort for these videos. Ken

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to hear that Ken and thanks for watching

[@JustInCases72]

we built the shelter and it was pretty cool the fire out front was really handy . learn something new or a new way of doing something is always good thing

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats awesome John! Im happy it worked out well for you.

[@NavigatingwithNafe]

Great footage Dave!! 👍 as usual my friend. Love the cooking stick set up that hangs off the shelter like that!! 👍 Be safe, God bless brother!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too Jamie!

[@yellowdeer7163]

Another great set-up Dave. Thanks for the video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share. Thanks for watching

[@Nathanm7977]

Another Great shelter. Your mentors would be proud of you passing on the knowledge. If I was able I would be out there in the woods myself and I consider you a mentor myself. One thing you could also do ,but would need cordage, would put a modified rised bed in it. Like you did in the tarp hut. Just one side would be narrower because your going to tie into the trees and you would sleep in it with your head towards the open end. Would make it where if you did not have enough for the flooring, you could still use it even if it rained hard.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Nathan, I'm glad you liked it. I never considered myself a mentor but to be called one is an honor! Yes, a bed like you mentioned could be added. Believe it or not, this set up will actually hold the weight of a hammock! You just cant attach it to the tree, both ends need to be attached to the over head ridge pole. Thanks for watching

[@neo57611]

Thanks Dave always good to see you...nothing like being outdoors. What ever you do don't go on that show Alone. Those people have suffered from starvation and I'm sure permanent organ damage as a result. Besides it's about the fun not suffering.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh yes, nothing like the fun of outdoors. And yes, its supposed to be fun. The first season of Alone was kinda fun but by the third season it became more of a starvation contest. After the third season theres no way I would go on that show now. That girl that got pulled for health reasons stayed out there starving and miserable for 3 months. I had hear later on it took at least 10 months to regain her health and get back to normal. Thats over a year of her life thrown away and for what? I gotta be back at work every Monday. LOL.

[@MrMatthewcropley]

Awesome shelter Dave! Your channel is always fun and educational. Keep em coming!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to hear that and I'm happy you liked it and my channel. Thanks for watching my friend

[@dianaevans5047]

Great video! Loved it! Thanks So much for the shelter ideal and all the time and effort you put into showing us! Again thanks!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Diana, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@MrJimmuck]

Hello again David .... glad to see you again. That was a great video and shows a lot of skill. I think one thing many people do not realise is that to be able to do notching and cuts with a knife, machete or an axe takes a lot of practice. I have been bushcrafting for sake of a name for a long long time and I still go out and spend a few hours honing my skills .... and really enjoy it. You were right about the stone ring ... if its in front of the shelter and quite close to it its best to have a higher wall and or dig the fire bed down a bit. Well brother I look forward to your next film extravaganza ..... atb Jim

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jim, I'm glad you liked it. You are so right about chopping and cutting skills. I remember years ago I used to screw up a lot of wood trying to get a shelter or cook set built. I guess it takes years to get to where I can grab some wood and cut shop or notch it where it fits right the first time. Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one

[@apsutton336]

love your videos it's nice to lay back and enjoy your entertaining wisdom

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Annette! It's actually enjoyable for me to film

[@darylgud7601]

Dave I love it when you play with wood, joints and gadgets made from wood. This is my second time watching this video, it is awesome. It is amazing what you can do with just a couple of tools a knife, saw, hatchet or machete. I have been watching paul sellers, he does a lot with hand tools. A few months ago I went up with the scouts and took a 1" chisel and a self driving drill bit with a racheting T driver I got at Harbor freight. Just to see what it would do in about 5 min. or less I made about a 4" mortise with the chisel and then batoned a tennon on another log and put them together. It was a tight fit a sturdy joint and for the next three day my scouts tried to pull it apart. I was going to drill through it and put a peg in it, but it proved sturdy enough without it. It kind of turned into a sword in the stone game as each tried to pull it out. It is amazing what you can learn on KZbin and you are one of my favorites. Keep the simple wood working/bushcraft projects coming, they inspire me. Thanks.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Brother I love playing with joint and notches too! Thats awesome what you made. Scouts need to see stuff like that. I have a few other joint videos to show like a bed frame. I have a square chisel I sometimes carry but I try to stick with just a machete saw and knife because I often forget the other tools. Take care and thanks for watching Daryl

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Great job there Dave. I like the notch setup you did gives good stability for the frame plus no cordage. Would like to have met Flat Head and Big Nose. Enjoyed very much stay safe. atb Opal

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. You would have loved Flathead and Big nose. To this day I havent met anyone that thinks or acts like them two. Take care and Thanks for watching Opal.

[@bigboyfranks7524]

Great video! Thanks for the tips and tricks on your buddy's shelter! Keep making videos! Till next time this is Big Boy Frank from Texas!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Frank, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one brother!

[@stogieltd]

Hello RBM1, Yeah it's me, the guy that likes to critique some of your posts. Well guess what..... Not this time my friend. This time I just want to convey my appreciation for your channel, your website, your ideas, your overall knowledge and you. I drove a tractor trailer over the road for several years and I was able to actually implement some of my bushcraft skills into the world of trucking! Too me, as I did love running the road, I made it like a big camping trip. Now, with all of the years trucking the one most foolish thing a driver can ever think is that he knows it all. There's always something to learn. And with common sense one can even occasionally learn something from someone less experienced than oneself. This is true as well with bush crafting, the day I figure I know it all there will be no fun left in it for me. You sir make it fun! I have learned a few tips from you on new things but I've also learned alternatives to things I already know how to do or have done for years and I'm always open for suggestions or change. So this post is just to let you know how much I appreciate your show and I certainly hope you continue for years to come. God bless -Russ

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you for the vote of support Russ.

[@maxallister66]

Thank you for mentoring & passing on the knowledge brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Max and I am always happy to share. Thanks for watching

[@thomasrbishop8736]

Hey, great video and I like all your shelters you make. I can see how to use them to fit the campsite but I do like the tarp hut for the long term. Good job as always.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Thomas, I'm glad you like them all. Theres pretty much a shelter/ set up for any situation!. Thanks for watching

[@GAUROCH2]

Dave: very informative video and a pleasure to watch.Lovely to see such nice people around like Lonnie and Sepp… The final touch with Gullrica's photograph is touching. She surely is the nicest girl around and I have the deepest admiration for her. That means I'm watching the right videos and "hanging" with the best company…Be well…

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. Im actually close friends with Gullrica and have been good friends with Sepp for years. I know Lonnie and have a lot of respect for him but havent actually talked to him much. I try not to hang out with the folks on here with the big egos and look at me attitudes. LOL. Thanks for watching

[@lisanorwood946]

i remember you talking about the 1st time those ole guys took you camping with them.. that would have been a great video lol.. keep em coming Dave.. its always a good day when i see you posted another exciting video!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You got a good memory Lisa! That was a while back. Them guys would have been a hit on KZbin or even TV! Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one!

[@habrork4430]

For the next 45 min, life is good. Thanks for another video.

[@docoluv9]

Hey buddy. Man I miss camping abd fishing. That's why I absolutely love ur vids.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother!

[@karmicmessenger]

Very elegant shelter, I love its stability given that it's made with so few parts and without cordage. This is one I will definitely be using. Thank you. BTW, I'm thinking Dakota fire pit on those windy days; worth a try

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and want to give it a go. Yes, Im thinking the Dakota pit would be perfect for this. Even on the windiest of days. Thanks for watching