Natural Tinders in a Hardwood Forest: Bushcraft, Survival, Woods Knowledge.

[@ghengiscrayon]

An opening by Lily! Good play Joe. Sending vibes from warm BC.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Your's is one of those channels I love/hate. Love it because the content is good, hate it because I immediately get the urge to go out into the sticks after watching anything here Joe. LOL Thanks man.

[@josephallen19]

The Yankee Woodsman haha, that's the idea ;) thanks, bro!

[@cosmicshy637]

always love all your videos but Scout is the little cherry on top for me :)) ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@bsabushcraft5037]

The woods I practice in is filled with hardwoods. Very good information in this video! Thanks for sharing :) Abrahm

[@josephallen19]

BSA Bushcraft glad you found it useful, bud!

[@NJHeart2Heart]

Oh my...love scout...never enough scout footage!

[@kevinthompson507]

Thanks for this video. I grew up in the northern United States where I had lots of pine and birch to work with and then I moved to a hardwood forest and found that it was more difficult to get a fire going. I appreciate the tips.

[@cliffordwright3441]

Nice information and ideas on starting fires in a deciduous forest thanx joe

[@josephallen19]

Clifford Wright thanks Cliff!

[@newdroidexp]

Love the bids with scout! I want more! Really good ways if your ever stuck or be minimalist on starting fires. Excellent

[@josephallen19]

newdroidexp thanks!

[@alexhaney100]

Super great info to know, thanks. I do most of my camping up north but I got spoiled and lazy with all the birch around haha good stuff. Sorry your trip didn't go as planned, that's always a huge downer.

[@josephallen19]

Out of the Closet. Into the Woods. thanks, there will be more trips.

[@tommymaxwell6722]

Another awesome video, Joe! Makes me want to go out into the woods too. Ha ha. Thank you for sharing all the hardwood tinder ideas.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Thanks for showing the sooting on your knife. I had been looking as best I could before you started striking your firesteel. I have just used a piece of scrap leather to wipe off the blade.

[@kyledavidson6372]

Great video man. Love the videos with Scout. I look forward to him having his own channel documenting his outdoor adventures with some skinny dude that plays with plants and trees.

[@robv60]

that is a good description of punk wood. Ive been trying to picture what you and Les mean by "punky wood". The styrofoam description is perfect. I know EXACTLY what you mean now.

[@jamestaulbee3074]

thanks Joe, another nice video. You have talent at finding tender materials!

[@BushcraftinWV]

Most useful/informative view of the day! Thanks Joe

[@josephallen19]

+Bushcraft in WV Awesome, I'm glad you found it usefull.

[@bluesman7703]

Hey Joe !!! Great video ! I think something like how to start a fire in the woods with out matches and how to use a fire steel . And the very important skill of knowing what kind of tree bark to use as a fire started . This info can save a life if lost in the woods . It should be taught in school !!! Let's go camping !!l thanks Joe !!!

[@BackGardenBushcraft]

Great demonstration Joe- lovely woodland and adventuresworn too. Scout is such an awesome dog! Atb Tom.

[@josephallen19]

Back Garden Bushcraft nice of you to say, Tom.

[@grindstone4910]

Good stuff. In my area, got LOTS of cedar, so I like to take the bark off it and fluff it up. Also plenty of dry prairie grass for a nest. Can't do much firecraft in the summer with burn bans, but I do love messing around with fire in the backyard! I need to practice striking my firesteel like how you do. I've only got an Opinel for a striker, my Mora needs to have it's spine flattened.

[@jarlove]

i liked that fire intro!!

[@josephallen19]

NorseMarauder thanks!

[@ChallengeTheNarrative]

Useful video joe. Tried firesteel (not for the first time) today but everything's so damn damp throughout. Even shavings were damp. Mostly greenish too.

[@skyyabsolut]

Lmaoo i had to double check if i clicked a survival lilly video instead of joe's!

[@balljiggle3511]

Patricia same here lmao

[@Saiarts_yt]

Lol me three!

[@jamesbowen4502]

I watch her too

[@prwoolrich]

Hats off to you Joe, I know you must be disappointed not to be able to go on your hike with Kyle. Despite that you made very informative and useful video thanks for sharing

[@josephallen19]

PAUL WOOLRICH Thanks, Paul.

[@joesneon]

Well done Joe!!!!!

[@bluesman7703]

Also it's always cool to see Lilly !!l she is the best !!!

[@survivorjohnny44]

Great video brother and Scout is such a great dog

[@canesser1]

Turned out to be an excellent video considering the bummer circumstances with Kyle. That is quite a bit farther south than eastern Manitoba! The diversity of hardwood species and size is impressive. Mostly trembling aspen, black poplar, jack pine, black spruce, ash, tamarack and birch around here. Basswood only if you plant it and it struggles here in this zone. We have some oaks but most of them this far north were planted by the Voyageurs for the mast crops on the canoe routes. Great tinder demo and intro by Lily.

[@josephallen19]

Canesser Thanks!

[@chantastic9199]

red oak bark? no way!!! sweet.

[@Bushway]

Awesome stuff, Joe!

[@n2dabloo]

Cool vid. Wow, Lily did your intro? I am so jelly.

[@josephallen19]

n2dabloo hahaha!

[@Wimpoman]

Get well soon or sooner, Joe. 👍 Shiver me tinders! I got a bit confused by the intro for a split second. XD

[@macgyver2417]

Thanks, Very informative.Great knowledge 2 know.Keep it .

[@kullcraven]

You have alot of different material then i have. tho i have seen an area just like that and knowing those tinders are very important. Well done with the video. thanks man.

[@josephallen19]

Kullcraven Bushcraft Thanks, bud.

[@X_explorer]

Excellent channel! I like looking earth, discover and slow down...

[@VanishingNomad]

A big reason why all of those work, is because you are using a medium hardness firesteel. If you use a hard one, like a Light My Fire, or a Strike Force, most of what you did, can not be done. The hard ones are easier to strike, of course. However, the medium firesteel like you have is way hotter. The soft ones, are both harder to strike, and even hotter than yours. They are much easier to shave into a pile as well. The draw back, is that they are very difficult to strike in the first place, and they are sensitive to the type of striker you use. My Kabar or most of my highcarbon knife will not get sparks from it. Stainless steel works, but a good chunk of sawzall blade works best. The scrapers that come with a firesteel don't seem too productive on the soft ones either. I have a rather lengthy video planned to show the differences.

[@WannabeBushcrafter]

That was such an informative video, Joe!!! I didn't even know that one could start fires with some of these materials. Just out of curiosity, did you have to get a lot of ferro metal shavings onto the damp leaves before striking the first spark? Or can you just start throwing sparks onto the leaves immediately for it to catch a fire?

[@josephallen19]

Wannabe Bushcrafter No, I did not have to use many shavings on the leaves, but it all depends on how damp, how comfortable you are with a firesteel. Thanks for the nice comment :)

[@gardengirlnc]

I enjoyed your video. Great use of materials. I did notice, at about the 11 minute mark, that you were working on a stump with poison ivy growing out of it. Be careful.

[@roodeny1]

Thank you

[@bluegreen3958]

Nice vid my brother!

[@josephallen19]

blue green thanks!

[@michaelvogel4953]

Nice Alfie reference!

[@josephallen19]

Michael Vogel nope, not Alfie, Sir Ray is who I was referring to.

[@rhodes870]

Great Video Joe! Spagnum Moss reference MCQBushcraft 2 points.lol

[@josephallen19]

rhodes870 nope, Ray Mears.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Making the best of it! Sorry man sucks when a trip falls through.

[@tnvistro]

Thanks for another awesome video Joe! Is that another adventure sworn knife??

[@josephallen19]

TaxeV thanks, yes it is another of thier Mountainer models

[@tnvistro]

JoeRobinetBushcraft I've been looking into their knives, they look like an excellent piece of kit. After using the spine of your knife as a striker for your firesteel for a while, how to you resharpen it back to a sharp 90 degrees?

[@josephallen19]

TaxeV I have been using A.S. knives for about 3 yers now, and have never felt the need to sharpen the spine, the keep throwing sparks just fine.

[@GhostsOfThings]

I JUST subbed to Survival Lilly and I was rather confused for a second when I clicked on this video of yours. Haha XD Thanks for the information, as always!

[@josephallen19]

Jade7272 lol, thanks!

[@rpettit2551]

Jewel weed is also great for quick relief for nettles.

[@pumfeethermodynamics3286]

It's very temperate though. So in the spring and summer you don't really need to survive, you just need to eat food and avoid the bugs. You don't really need fire other than to cook food.

[@TeaInTheTreesbp]

excellent video, just stumbled across the channel, and liked what we saw, so we went ahead subscribed. Will be on the look out for more videos, ATB.. Nate & Mary

[@josephallen19]

Tea In The Trees Thanks, guys!

[@jeffrose5284]

What kind or brand is your fire steel? Great vid .

[@ScrambledO]

Good idea for a video, man. Proper demonstration. I always wondered how to start fires with the pine sap... does wet, sticky sap catch sparks from the firesteel? Or does it need to be dried out?

[@josephallen19]

ScrambledO thanks, bud. both sticky and dried pine/spruce sap can be used.

[@jarlove]

nice video

[@dsandy4664]

Hi there - I've been meaning to ask - can you let us know what type of camera you use for these vids? I never thought about it until you did that Gopro video. Anyways, thanks for the video!

[@dsandy4664]

***** Ok - just saw you're other response - do you use the Hero4 Silver?

[@josephallen19]

***** yes, it is the silver...the black has no lcd screen and shoots in 4k, which I have no use for...the other camera I use is a nikon d5500

[@mitrabandoo3136]

so beautiful

[@Islandhuntingandoutdoors]

What type of sheath did you get with your knife and is it the larger handle one I was looking at making a custom one on their web sight just now so meany options to pick:p

[@nsr125125]

The moss reference is from mcqbushcraft if im not mistaken? Awesome vids Joe

[@josephallen19]

nsr125125 nope, not the person I was referring to...another Brittish bloke though...

[@albertopompilio1]

JoeRobinetBushcraft lol You and Ray Mears need to hook up and make a vid! You and your old friends

[@josephallen19]

Alberto Pompilio this guy knows the score ;)

[@louisehiker9246]

Jewelweed is also an antidote for poison ivy, I have heard and read. No personal experience, I am happy to say.

[@camdenroe9950]

I've been trying to find a good tarp to take when I head out in the woods. Please tell me the name of the tarp you have. I beg you.

[@gyffesme]

Years later, but hope it's still useful: bushcraftoutfitters.com. Their quality is terrific.

[@joshhelm3479]

where did you get your knife? Or did someone make it for you?

[@luisgarcia152]

Great video again. Did you use the GoPro this time to do this video?

[@josephallen19]

Luis Garcia yes, I did.

[@luisgarcia152]

I'm using your videos to decide if I'm going to spend the $400+ for a Hero4 Silver. Great video quality for sure. The sound isn't always great but definitely adequate for outdoor adventures.

[@josephallen19]

Luis Garcia I can tell you that I am not dissapointed at all with my purchase. the lcd screen makes a world of difference. the quality is good when the camera is held, but is very crisp when set up on a tripod. If you have any questions, just ask. Joe

[@feellnfroggy]

Have you watched the videos of an "upsidedown fire". What are your thoughts on practicality and effectiveness?

[@josephallen19]

feellnfroggy I have never tried it, but I have seen videos on it, it looks very efficient to me!

[@michaelvogel4953]

Am I wrong, or is that poison ivy all over that stump at 11:18? Yikes! Be careful and good luck to Scout, who laid in that crap!

[@megabushcraft]

14:13 NEVER!!! put your knife down on the ground. Always sheath it. good vid.

[@chasewildermuth4069]

Are the fire steels on gearbest

[@chasewildermuth4069]

Any good? Or should I just go to fire steel.con

[@wntu4]

lol, damn I was way confused for a second.

[@BurleyOutdoors]

That Jewel weed is so juicy. Well done video Joe. It was a good mix of fire starting and tree/plant ID.

[@josephallen19]

Burley Outdoors Thanks, Mr. Burley.

[@owenpowell102]

A reference to Alfie Aesthetics?

[@josephallen19]

Owen Powell nope, a different Brit.

[@rdman2wo]

Sorry about your trip homie. You sound bummed out in the vid...

[@josephallen19]

Jeremy Zula thanks, I was...

[@rdman2wo]

Well brother, I hope you're feeling better...there will be other trips...

[@daveagar5594]

Dude! Jewel weed!!!!! Poison Ivy!

[@ellenarchambault8526]

Scout is interested in the all the incredible smells we dont get.

[@louisehiker9246]

Hi Joe, it is always a bummer if trips fall through. Not sure if you live close enough, but the Bruce Trail (BTC) has organized hikes every day and tons on the weekend. It is only $40 or $50 to join. Their hikes are also listed on line and you do not have to be a member to participate, if you do not want to join. I know because I lead hikes for them! You can always fill your need for outdoor fun that way. The hikes are usually 3-4 hours long and tough enough you will not be bored. An older crowd, but that's ok, and one can learn so much from more experienced folks, right? I also sometimes turn to MeetUp for a quick last minute fix. They often have great hikes and other outings in lots of areas. They tend to be younger. I have met really nice people through both organizations, and the friends I made via the BTC introduced me to backpacking, bonus! Think about it next time something has to be cancelled.

[@josephallen19]

Louise Hiker I am about 5h from that area, and for me to travel that far, I need to make it a few day outing, I really do not like the fact that you cannot camp along the bruce traail, otherise I would be all over it!, thanks for the suggestion, I do appreciate it!

[@louisehiker9246]

One CAN camp on the Bruce Trail, with the Peninsula section probably being the best. brucetrail.org/pages/trail/camping However, having watched your videos, I am not sure it would be remote enough for you, for a 1-2 nighter. It might be a nice outing for you and your wife, however? It is gorgeous up there. Or you can stay at a local hotel and day hike. That is what I do when I hike that section, usually with my hubby, who is not into backpacking. The peninsula section is a three hour drive for us, so we go for two days. I know some people through-hike the entire thing and camp as they do so. Likely some of that is stealth camping, not that I am promoting trespassing, as some of the trail is on private land and we do not want the lose permission to hike there. I agree 5 hours is too far for a day hike. I am lucky to be as close as 40 minutes from the more south parts of the BT and can day hike it often.

[@josephallen19]

Louise Hiker I will check out that link! Thank you!!

[@scottbrutus]

If you-know what's at the bottom or now worries of getting cut, your better off walking through barefoot with pant legs rolled up. Then when your on the other side you have dry socks and sneaks to were.

[@albertopompilio1]

Ray Mears is Everyone's old friend

[@josephallen19]

Alberto Pompilio haha, nice!, you got it!

[@albertopompilio1]

Yaaa! 2 points. On my way to Chuckey Cheese to cash in!

[@NoreasternBladez]

This is a wife saying " just go do something and get the f out of the house " type vid lmao, been there done that.

[@roberthancock7708]

JOE Y NO SUBTITLES FOR OUR DEAF PEOPLE

[@danielheller9624]

On the first thing you struck, it looked like you were smothering it with your knife. I'm not sure, but jsut kinda looked lke it. Obviously you know what youre doing because you lite shit on fire all the time.

[@butchbroussard8468]

The stump has poison ivy on it....

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

You can't do that in California they call it arson lol

[@LeonardoSummers]

You could start a forest fire randomly knocking sparks onto the forest floor.

[@josephallen19]

lionfireneze it is spring and extremely wet. I checked every area that I threw sparks at before I left. Thanks for your concern.

[@iliveoutside]

My favorite natural tinder: gasoline

[@laurajones2032]

Maybe you could have trained that bear in alone

[@bhiei]

Good instructional video, but you seemed like you might have Ill

[@LifeFlight101]

Lily is my dream gf.

[@stevo9180]

lol nice MCQ accent

[@josephallen19]

Sheppard nope, Sir Ray Mears ;)