Modern Woodsman Essentials | Items I Always Carry In The Deep Forest (Taiga)

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Lars, I'm 55 years old and have been an outdoorsman all my life. Dad taught us young to be able to fend for ourselves in the wild. Outdoor Survival Skills were something he thought was very important for everyone to know. I caught my first fish when I was 2 years old, hunted my first squirrel at 8, and trapped since I was 10...........and I can still learn things from you. One of the best was your rubber inner tube fire starter trick. I have had a few strips in my pocket year 'round now for the last few years. Thanks for the tip! Nobody knows it all and there is always something we can learn from each other......if we pay attention.

[@Memovox]

Lars is heavily sponsored by the Global Nail & Steelwire Conglomerate.

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Yep, they own everyone. 😄

[@Schmidt54]

And the grandfather forest lobby, I mean, all his outings are in the forest, I do not think this is coincidence.

[@leannaburnell1745]

One of my favorite SR quotes: you can never have too many knives :)

[@petejandrell4512]

'Super awesome' and 'all that good / funky stuff' are now in regular rotation in my daily interlocutions both at home and work. Thank you Lars.

[@mainemountainman3743]

Great job carrying on in spite of those nasty skeeters!

[@johnstacy7902]

In the States Harbour Freight sells safely wire that works extremely well

[@slc308]

I look forward to the Siberian native survival.kit video. I would like to see, if possible, you hunting Lars.

[@VIPER410]

I like the equipment you use and your insulated tent with the wood stove. When I first saw it I wanted one. Your sense of humor with sponsors made me laugh. Thanks for sharing Lars

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks 👍

[@junkmail4613]

13:13 "... But I'm an idiot ..." Lars, you make me laugh. You are so honest and charming. Nobody, Nobody, Nobody, could call you dishonest in almost anything. I REALLY enjoy your HONESTY and openness. Keep up the good work. Thanks for what you do!

[@stevecrook5776]

Lars you have so much knowledge and put it over brilliantly

[@aussiepete67]

Good morning from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘.. thanks for sharing as always mate

[@MegaDapperman]

No Bullshit! Just Common Sense! Something which is seriously lacking in many Bushcraft/Survival videos. That is why I like your Channel Lars. Thank you.

[@davidrasch3082]

I watch your channel for the way you present. I'm patient. I know explanations will come.

[@atex6175]

Wet napkins/baby wipes one of the most versatile and overlooked things you can bring with you into the woods. It took joining the Marines for me to realize how valuable they are when your in the field.

[@thomassrensen2141]

They are priceless. Just not in freezing conditions

[@wrxs1781]

You are forgetting toilet paper, don't leave home without it.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

It's called a rag. And if they're not biodegradable baby wipes they're just more plastic trash in the environment.

[@atex6175]

@@wrxs1781 if you got wet napkins you don't need TP

[@dwaynerobertson383]

@@wrxs1781 Lars has a video where he takes a slab of birch and kind of scrapes huge wads of birch fiber with his knife. He said it is way softer than the softest toilet paper on the market. I've never tried it - yet - but you can bet your ass I will take his advice and also use birch and not oak, maple, pine...probably be considerable screaming using the improper wood types!!

[@froschnmaximus9108]

A small pack of wet tissue is a blessing for sure, but i found that moskitos are highly atracted to me after use. Reason i used one with a "soapy" smell. Later i got some without any parfume and those bloodsuckers ignored me for the most. Steel wire... had my carry handle strap ripped out on one trip, material was the real heavy duty textile thing, normaly found on big cargo trailer, boats and such, no chance to get the 'not at hand' needle throu... the glowing hot tip from a bit steel wire saved the day!

[@ezrider1967]

I wish I had all your energy! Building a house and making videos in the wilderness! You Russians are a tough bunch! Salute! (correction: Danish in Russia)

[@ezrider1967]

@Eddie Hitler Yeah I actually heard him say that in the video. I stand corrected.

[@mikakb9519]

Danish/Viking! 😁

[@lurchie]

Silky needs to produce a saw called the "Lars."

[@max_fjellstorm]

The „Russian boy“ I’d say. How many teeth per mm? All of them

[@wendywilson5451]

I like your "commercials". I get questions when I wear your Survival Russia shirt. 😊 Nevada USA

[@johnwgula8727]

Please show us the progress on your new house! Interested in the construction process of a 12 sided home. Please share, thanks

[@mikeboone4425]

To much common sense Lars people won't understand but for us it was a perfect video. Especially the not battening unless absolutely necessary and never through knots in the wood this is something I learned when I was around 8 years old. For me at 78 years old now and the only thing I have ever done that resembles battening is to make kindling and there a has never been a need to hit the knife just push down on the knife or for me a camp axe serves most of the time in camo I find the my camp axe is used fare more than the knife but that's just me . I have a very small hatchet that my grand father made probably will over a hundred years ago when he was a young man he said ,for just for around camp . You and the ninja's take care stay safe and keep pumping those video's out . Happy Trails.

[@thegreatoutdoors2000]

Yes would love to see a review of the vest survival kit containing the wire and nails please. Thanks

[@stevef.5197]

I bought a Silky saw a while back because of your recommendation, it is a nice quality saw. Makes a nice clean cut, fast. I also bought a firefly ferro rod for my swiss army knife. These companies need to start paying you a commission for the sales. Thanks for the equipment recommendations, you do promote quality merchandise.

[@ariennelandry9207]

Same here.

[@NoQuarter01]

I got silkie too 😂 love it, cuts like butter

[@davegiannotti758]

I have lived worked in Manitoba Canada bush close to fifty years.After watching lars purchased two Silky Saws this past year. Best investment i have made in years,two of my associates have also purchased after seeing the silky in action. Have carried a AXE always but now the Silky Big Boy is my go to tool in my pack.

[@stevef.5197]

@@davegiannotti758 I carry mine in the back of my 4x4 as part of my emergency survival kit. It's handy in the desert too.

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

Did an experiment with my Jerven Hunter last night. We were camping and it was raining, wearing a cotton long sleeve shirt that got kinda wet. I went to sleep wearing my wet (not soaked) shirt and pants in the Jerven keeping my head outside. Night time low temp not below 12C. Woke up with a dry shirt. I assume the moisture went to the primaloft insulation as my body heat dried off the shirt, but there was not any noticable wetness in the bag either.

[@bgurtek]

Lars, put a lot of the house build on your channel. That's part of the self-reliant bush crafter lifestyle.

[@bobbieschke599]

I follow you because you use logic and a simplistic approach ! My silkey and Swiss Army are the best, thanks ! Grizz 🐻

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you :)

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

I was waiting for "and lastly, the Uzi 9mm". All makes perfect sense mate. You live that life, its not an option really.

[@SurvivalRussia]

An Uzi would be a great addition :)

[@hoobakam.3931]

The first time I saw that hunter bag tarp I fell I love. That's an awesome piece of gear and a great camo pattern. Never seen that pattern before. Okay stay safe out there. Have a good day.

[@yellowbeard9958]

Some people have the attention span of a trout ✌️ mate ho is ex military looked at me stupid when I asked him to get 4 small pebbles .when I put them in corner of tarp to tie off it was wow what magic is this .yep was going to cut the corners ..nice to see less midges .take care .thanks for all you do .been watching you for 6_7 years time fly's .👌

[@edwardmcbain5730]

Hi.Lars.I remember when a Mora KJnife was only a 1.98 cdn.They are still great knives.

[@mykofreder1682]

A motor bike or crawler into the wilderness, determine maybe 100 or 200 grams of tools you would need to fix tires, chains, control wires, fasteners and put those tools in a small pouch.

[@StevenSmith6942_]

the wet wipes are always very handy... very good point on them saving water... thanks for the awesome trip into yer woods or back yard as it may be... peace lars

[@steveb6103]

How is grandmother doing after the old timers passing?

[@SurvivalRussia]

She's doing OK. Her grandson is helping her out.

[@charliedontsurf4543]

In Australia we have a saying if it cant be fixed with steel wire it can't be fixed ,love your work bloke

[@albundy8139]

Always enjoy the videos Lars, good bits of kit! I don't do all the long range stuff like you do, just walks on trails and whatnot, I always carry my Leatherman Signal, a Victorinox Classic, pry tool, handkerchief, water bottle and an extra lighter. If I'm going for a day trip, my small pack comes with, first aid kit, water, paracord, edible plants guide, pen and rite in the rain notebook.

[@Moonshinedave1]

I really enjoyed this video, I always like watching the outdoors/camping stuff. I will say, entirely thanks to you, I am an owner of the Silky Big Boy which I have found quite useful many times. But mostly, I enjoy watching how you and your family lives. Russia and Russian people had always been a mystery to me (and I think most people Here) due to the cold war, for so many years.

[@Jim1alaska]

The Big Boy 2000, I've made my own Wee Boy 12; 12 inch Reciprocating Saw Blades cut slitted wooded handles so they fold for storage, Always have one in my Jeep and one in my truck to deal with fallen trees and generally have one in a pocket when out in the taiga.

[@frankabbott1382]

Well done. Informative and entertaining. Don't change anything.

[@Jongosification]

Silky is the top of the line in the segment. Because of you Lars, I got me one myself and they have never let me down yet.

[@leonardopoli319]

Excellent saw and knife, you have great equipment. I wish you a good day👍👋

[@ScottJ365]

i did buy one of those saws because of your channel. it's a damn good saw!

[@martinbulldogmartyarjoon7431]

Thank you Lars for this terrific video! So very true on the many uses of wet wipes, nails and a roll of wire when out in the wild. I must also mention that in addition to the Mora, that Swedish survival knife looks highly functional and I totally agree that a good sheath adds to a knife's practicality .. I'll be looking into obtaining one for myself! Great information and I look forward to your next post! 🤝

[@georgemcmillan9172]

It is 5:45 a.m. local time, when this posted. Good thing I am still awake! Lars, AWESOME video! Nice new Silky! Silky saws are worth every penny, and theur customer service is SUPAH SUPAH AWESOME!!! I have a few Mora knives, but my favorite is the Bushcraft black high carbon steel I recently aquired. I have been keeping "Baby wipes" in my packs for a long time. They serve a vital purpose when you are in the field, so to speak. They have kept me from getting jungle rot, trench foot, etc. Steel wire is something I got from watching you! Great idea...

[@ucclearly1596]

Amen. Awesome Lars,way to get it done.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

One for the City dwellers - Wet Wipes are fine out in the field because you can burn them off later and even use them as Tinder, but in the Towns and Cities, they're clogging up the Sewerage systems so please don't flush them. I think SILKY get better the longer the blade - I have a number of folding handsaws by other reputable named companies that work very well, but SILKY comes into its own once you go for a longer blade. I now know how that knife stays in position across your chest - I hadn't worked it out before. 🤦‍♂️😉👍

[@718Insomniac]

Motherland Forest looks so good right now. wish I could be there. another amazing useful video. spacibo

[@nitroxsniffers]

A moskito tweeted "just found Lars in our neighborhood, let´s meet up!!!" ... 5 billion moskito pressed "like" and "attending"....

[@jamesellsworth9673]

😊😄😅 SO that's why it happens!

[@davezoom2682]

Sounds like TX

[@semco72057]

I have the items you mentioned and more for survival in the forest and keep them in my backpack and those items will come in handy when in Winter when I would be away from home when it is cold. I have not tried going away from home in Summer or warm weather yet and the items you showed us is necessary when camping out overnight alone.

[@joshuascheuneman1746]

Buy once cry once Lars. Good stuff thank you for the video!

[@dtunzzlistener]

Yeah, wired my shifter cable to the lever on the transmission in 2013 and worked great. 2017 the other plastic conector inside needed wiring. Could afford the cable and got it but still it's wired. Maybe when the cable disolves in 2045, I'll have wire with and the cable back at home. If all you had was the best recomendation for a tarp Lars, I'd watch. So thank you for this look at your wide array of info and so much more.

[@Jo-xx2rd]

Lol. The second you said “baton” the first time, I was like... What? Lars don’t baton! Then 3 seconds later you started to explain lol. That was too funny

[@kriztov265]

Lars considering the amount of work that goes into making your excellent content Im sure the viewers having to hunt a bit to get all the info is just a matter of respect. Noting is done quick and for free in the wild which will become apparent when some of the viewers get out get it done. Respect as always and thank you for the content.

[@ModernRefugee]

I like a little wire in my kit. It good for reinforcing knots or holding makeshift frame packs together.

[@loganholmberg2295]

I love wet wipes or what I use baby wipes. They can be used for any cleaning job especially its intended purpose, they're cheap unlike the insanely over proceed stuff relabeled for men or adults and it takes up so much less space cause you use less even though it can feel like your using more because of everything you can use it for. Note the only thing I WOULDN'T use it for is cleaning glasses or lenses. It leaves a soapy film behind. Also look into bulk buying big boxes of the stuff. You can save ALLOT of money.

[@wrxs1781]

Lars needs, an ATV "Honda", bug spray, and the urban guide to camping.

[@loocuss722]

Silky Sugoi, Kabar, and hatchet. That's what I take these days. Works great. Usually have a back up pocket knife 😎👍🏻

[@chrisosh9574]

I discovered locking wire and have carried it in my field kit ever since I worked on light aircraft airframes in the 70s, a small roll of it goes a long way. I find the wet wipes super useful but if I can't stow them to take home with me, I always burn them as the plastic they are made from doesn't rot, that is also why they should not be flushed down the toilet.

[@thedog4499]

We are bring the saying cool beans back. Lars helps us on our journey

[@BpMetalMilitia]

Thank you Lars 😊

[@rexochroy2]

I have said it before, your channel therefore your choice of content. There will always be those who have a different perspective. Love your channel. Thank you 😊

[@OpusBuddly]

I wish Wet Wipes were available when I was in the US Army. The toilet paper that came in our C-Rations (Meals Combat Individual) during Vietnam was pathetic but the MCIs came with small packs of cigarettes!.

[@leenvisser4649]

If commercials were like this I might actually watch TV 😆 I remember you were carrying the Mora Garberg on the chestrig for awhile. What made you switch back to the Kansbol?

[@gregcrowe8885]

Thank You for helping

[@morophineswordphich8229]

I was telling a friend the thing that you absolutely must carry if you find yourself in the wilderness is big nails and steel wire! And I almost made the mistake of getting the Harbor Freight folding saw but it's garbage, I'm saving for a Silky.

[@iwatube5063]

I myself have respect for old ’pokasaha’ (finnish) kind a bowsaw.. I have some extra blades for that, to be replaced when old ones are not well enough to be sharpened.. It’s light and handy and blades can be used with wooden frame also if needed instead metal one’s I have now.. Also ’lapinleuku’ is one of my bugout items.. with 50cm lenght and visa-birch handle it is like a machete.. Good for many tasks.. pealing park.. cutting branches and firewood.. also works as a sickle to gather hay for shelter and for harvesting amuonts of f.ex nettles or corn, etc. Blessings from Finland ❄️🙏🔥

[@earloliver7247]

Thanks Lars very good information as always.

[@vwvan]

This was just a refresher for all of us who have watched you all these years. Always helps me to remember.

[@richardcrossen9480]

I share the same climate as you here in Canada. I would like to see the native survival kit as well as any winter gear you use. Thanks in advance! 🇨🇦

[@wrxs1781]

Well as another northerner my advice is go down south in January, hard to survive outside in the winter, had winter training in Norway 20 years ago and still "cold"

[@NorthernContrarian]

He's got hundreds of videos from winter time. Just scroll down the video section.

[@GoTakeADrive]

What Province?

[@richardcrossen9480]

@@GoTakeADrive Alberta 🇨🇦

[@bigbob1786]

Great video I'd love to see the progress of the house as well. How is the old grand mother doing after her loss of the old guy

[@Dalton791000]

Lars I have been watching for a few years and my favorite part of the videos is you. Your always so happy and energetic about what ever your talking about. I have to ask, have you ever been a teacher or done public speaking? Your dictation is excellent especially for a second language. How you learned to be so personable is a story I hope you tell someday.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you. I have never been a public speaker. I do know that I have good psychological and pedagogical skills. I had good use of those in the military. When I started KZbin, I really sucked at doing videos. It took me some years to be able to show the real me on camera.

[@mfree80286]

@@SurvivalRussia Hehe... anyone capable of describing themselves as having good pedagogical skills is likely telling the truth. You broke out one of the "five year words", a word one can probably expect to run across in general use every five years.

[@kevola5739]

@@SurvivalRussia -When Lars starts using words like pedagogical in the middle of the taiga we know that Mrs. SR has been a big influence in his life because he did not learn that from the Siberian natives or the old timer (god bless). Now I am going to look that up in the dictionary.

[@tonyptah8868]

Have you ever done a video on the uses of steel wire?

[@MichaelR58]

Lars , great to visit again , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks for the visit and god bless :)

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Hard to beat Silky and a Mora specially for the money.👊💀🍻

[@deborahhaley6628]

Always interesting info - from America

[@handlehandle998]

Always something to watch here, always Lars, always supa soup, good stuff !

[@grisseldog]

Lars A great, right to the point video Thanks

[@planetxraytech141]

All great items, thanks Lars

[@michaelguerin56]

You can buy a nut, bolt and washer kit. The earlier bolts were a bit too short and the thread was too coarse to retain the nut in regular use. I know this because the nut came off my Silky Gomboy 210. I ordered a replacement kit, and it came with a slightly longer bolt and a finer thread. The new setup is completely reliable.

[@popmanjob8438]

Super videos. Thanks for your helpful teaching on the outdoors, from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@thisiscookingwithmafia6730]

Please be safe and keep your "printing tools" close there was a recent brown bear attack in Ergaki National Park Russia we're one of the campers were eaten also you're right about the baby wipes they come in handy for every situation also hand sanitizer can clean the hands and face and also can be used for helping with campfires

[@halfbreedchuck3311]

Thanks Lars I will be ordering one a pocket boy model I have a katana boy already always enjoy your videos

[@brianeaton3734]

Wet wipes are great to carry… make sure to get unscented though, especially in bear country.

[@D-B-Cooper]

I live in bear county, as long as it is not salmon scented, no problem.

[@brianeaton3734]

Gee, didn’t know bears only live where there is salmon.

[@D-B-Cooper]

@@brianeaton3734 salmon is a universal dinner bell for even underprivileged bears. Speaking of bells, bears don’t have any but come running when they hear one.

[@EdwardKowalski]

I have the older F1 carried for maybe 10 years now. I agree the sheath and handle are a big part of making the knife super awesome. Carry the Kansbol since I saw it on your channel, especially handy at -20C, SAK yeah the Camper or one similar to yours and the Alox Cadet. Good luck in the search.

[@ChrisWilliam08]

Lars, lets see this steel wire kit video. I am interested in this.

[@mcschneiveoutdoors3681]

Thanks, Lars.

[@Nebulax123]

I carry a Silky Big Boy in my truck and a Gomboy in my backpack. Also when in the woods I carry a Pocket Boy in my cargo pants pocket that little saw is worth its weight in gold and gets used all the time. plus if I m ever separated from my gear it would be invaluable, of course for processing larger amounts of fire wood the Gomboy or the Big Boy are the way to go.

[@mueckenhoeffer]

A little defensive this morning, Lars? Don't worry about what everyone says about this and that - they are armchair quarterbacks. As far as what to carry, the answer is always that it is situational. For example, if I am scouting a hunting area in government owned land, I am walking pretty well maintained trails. I will need: a tarp or poncho in case of sudden rain, a way to prepare firewood and start a fire (and I don't need a big silkie saw for this), some first aid for cuts, burns, sprains, or even a broken ankle, some food and water, and not much else. If I'm hiking a marked trail in a park, I don't need much, because come closing time, the ranger sees my truck still in the parking lot, and comes looking for me. If I am working on my property, where dangers abound, and even though I'm rarely 2 KM from my truck, those can be a very long 2 KM. So here, I go "loaded for bear" (I do have a bear on my property) because anything can happen, and no one is going to come looking for me. But, if not for your "advertisement" videos, I'd have never heard of a silkie saw, so I continue to watch.

[@southernwanderer7912]

Awesome video with some good items to have.

[@haanjamiis]

8:18 Usually it's easier just to pick smaller twigs for starting fire.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I use spruce twigs and birch bark for starting camp fires.

[@williameddy7217]

Super Video!!! Thanks Lars

[@joshbarba5061]

I love the silky saws! I have a big boy 2000, and just bought a katana boy 500. I have used the big boy 2k a lot here in the woods of Montana, USA. I'm a big fan of your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you Josh :)

[@jamessell4490]

Always quality content from Lars! I'd much rather watch your "commercials" than anything on TV.

[@preppinglife624]

Great information Lars!

[@wildernesseric]

Silky saw, Swiss Army Knife, and a Firefly pretty much got everything covered! I carry the Victorinox Outrider and add the Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder to the corkscrew to go with the Firefly. Love your videos as always Lars thank you! I hope you own stock in mosquito repellent!!

[@curtforeman9014]

Great video Lars!

[@STUFFWEDO]

Thanks for sharing

[@rudithedog7534]

Lars, every thing you do is interesting and great to watch

[@cloudraker100]

Love the "sponsored" videos. In America they use the camp camp knife as a big knife. My kansbol is my camp knife.

[@petesheppard1709]

Lars is just fun to watch, even those times I can only think, "Better him than ME!" 😆

[@maybenotsogoodanidea1070]

Wet naps can be almost literally a life saver. I have been on several camping/hunting trips where people have been less than diligent with cleaning themselves, especially prior to handling food, and have ended up in severe gastrointestinal distress. Not a pleasant way to spend time in the bush especially if you are many miles from any medical facilities.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I use the anti-bacteriail wipes.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

I add a capful of Dettol to the wet wipe package before l go out camping. The Dettol is a strong antibacterial and antiseptic and is then used every time we wipe/wash our hands in the bush.

[@evilmac9623]

Your forest kit is almost identical to mine. Except I have Gerber multitool with a saw instead of the swiss army knife. Wet wipes and a small tin of foot powder makes life a lot more pleasant. I also agree with you that Silky is the best. I been using them for 20 years, never replaced a blade. I have sharpened them multiple times with a Dremel and small grinding disk and they just keep going.