One-man Debris Hut

[@mickme8914]

There is a satisfaction that comes with successful bush craft. Successfully starting a fire without matches is satisfying.

[@flash2mc]

Love this, Gordon. Never get tired to hearing you talk about bushcraft

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks for the kind words and glad you liked the episode. I had fun building that shelter. It's a nice thing to build a shelter using only what you find around you then stay in it. Thank you for watching.

[@ausstraya9120]

Terrific information, thanks heaps Gordon.

[@jacknapier394]

Your videos are as educational as they come! Fantastic

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks so much for your kind words and support. My aim is to be factual, accurate educational and hopefully remotely entertaining as well without being sensational or selling out. Thanks for watching.

[@afrancisco2077]

Good morning watching from philippines stay safe God bless

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

👍 thanks for watching

[@edwardmorrison2461]

Great video Gordo. Excellent rehash of many of the basic skills and methods.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks for watching again. I'm glad you find the information helpful.

[@herby375]

This is such great knowledge, Thanks for making these clips.

[@acts.412]

Absolutely brilliant. Really enjoyed this :)

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers. Thanks so much for watching

[@LeftySurvival]

Good to see some Aussie content!!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching

[@craignapoli]

G'day Gordon, I've just discovered your channel, sorry I'm 2 years late but hey "better late than never" they say, I absolutely love your work mate, you have a wealth of life saving knowledge and you are a huge inspiration to me personally.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you are enjoying the content and finding it useful. Thanks for tuning in.

[@Forestowo]

Great!!!!! Best Regards from Poland :)

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

My pleasure, thanks for watching

[@comfylain]

Wow, the wooden mallet instruction was very cool! If you elongated the handle quite a bit, you could make a cool looking mace!

[@johnskelly2542]

thanks Gordon

[@SlingOfDavid9000]

Great video , thank you

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@GreencampRhodie]

Great video, TY.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@dukedashwolfgg2283]

I love this nobody makes Australia bushcraft videos like you mate

[@joeyg846]

love these videos

[@Deeeno066]

Nice one 👍

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

Absolutely brilliant video, and as usual you really show how in-depth your knowledge of bushcraft is. Very inspiring video, thanks.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

It's my pleasure and I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. P,ease feel free to share it to let others know. Thanks for watching.

[@ashmullahey3065]

Appreciate the effort that goes into producing these films, very entertaining and very educational. Thanks.

[@hamiltonchrzanowski5953]

Awesome shelter definitely gonna try it cheers👍

[@jasonellingworth547]

Great work mate, always enjoy your episodes 👍

[@nathanlaw3860]

Great vid

[@venumeagle4264]

Fantastic content, great tips, simple and effective, thanks Gordon!

[@TromboneRockGod]

I've watch this channel for years, still no trumpet? Love you Gordon...

[@s.e.wagger3888]

You're a funny buggar, Gordo... always looking for the short-cut. hehehehe

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

There is always an easier and quicker way to do things as long as it does not compromise strength, quality and integrity. Thanks again for watching.

[@ooshi1]

This is awesome. Thank you!

[@SmithandWesson22A]

Great video Gordon. I appreciate your knife skills, and learned a lot about safety from your experience. Thankyou.

[@lukebyrne9913]

A wonderful production, thank you.

[@rogerrodgersen7702]

When it comes to bush bashing I am a great believer in O’tooles law: Murphy was an optimist. 🤓🤓🤓

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Ha, ha. I think I had Murphy shoved up my rectum when I was born. Thanks for watching

[@patagoniaagreste]

Genial, saludos desde Plottier Neuquén Patagonia Argentina 👏👏🌎🇦🇷

[@swagging_sisters]

Another great video, simple & easy to follow. And a really nice spot.

[@ng1347]

Hello gordon thank you again for an excellent episode , i especially like the part you explained how to make a mallet from wood looking forward for your next episode.

[@whitetiger3038]

Thanks mate for your efforts, I was wondering how you deal with ticks and scorpions any tips would be greatly appreciated.

[@ConnecticutBackcountry]

Solid vid and carving recommendations on making the mallet. Thanks for the vid! ATB, Gary CT Backcountry.

[@aceyboy]

Living in the Blue Mountains I can only imagine how many deadly spiders or snakes could be lurking in those leaves you just covered your shelter in 😐

[@aceyboy]

And what happens if there's a slight breeze? 😅

[@nero_b]

A common question and concern from people with little to no experience out in the bush and being around creatures. Both snakes and spiders flee from humans as we are just large predators/threats to them. They don’t want anything to do with us.

[@nero_b]

@@aceyboy I’ve seen huts that last for years, yes they require some upkeep however as long as you aren’t building on the side of an exposed, windy hill (which is a terrible place for a shelter anyway) then it will be fine.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I never have had a problem. Movement around camp and a small smokey fire quickly vacates any visitors who may have moved in. "Deadly" or not. Your imagination is misinformed.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Nothing. These debris shelters are built on Bushcraft courses the world over. This one has been standing for two years. Practical experience, knowledge and skills will dispel many unnecessary fears. Thanks for watching.

[@justindawson3428]

Lot of info in that episode. Having made some of these on your last course I can really appreciate the effort that goes into them and the satisfaction you get when you complete them.

[@archie7212]

Another good one, and thanks for the knowledge Gordon :-)

[@jarredpiri9166]

i realy like to see this one also.

[@dgriffen1]

Thankyou for sharing this! Some great tips and all explained really well! A good video considering how often you use your knife might be how to sharpen it while out bush!

[@EFFICIENTSELF]

Fantastic video . Goes to show the gadgets you can make if you put your mind to it and at the same time having fun doing it . Love ya work 👍🍻

[@leslieclark2683]

Gorden do you use or can you use your dry Tea bags as tinder

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I have never tried it myself but I believe you can. Not sure it will light from a spark trough but pretty sure it would burn with flame. Thanks for watching.

[@paulmclean9192]

Ok in fine weather but one gust of wind or rain will wipe that out in seconds lol

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Completely incorrect! That shelter along with others I have built like it have been through storms, wind and heavy rain several times over without any degradation to the shelter at all in 8 months. It is completely dry inside as it was made with 2 foot coverage of leaves. If sited and built correctly it will last a long time. I'm going to be blunt but I'm guessing by your unfounded comment that you have never built one before.

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

I love what you said.... "Knowledge weighs nothing!" So true. Similar to when I heard Mors Kochanski say... "The more you know, the less you take!" So naturally, since I am new to all this, I take everything but the kitchen sink. I'm sure I will take less and less as my skill level and knowledge base improve. Thanks for another great video.

[@holgergoehr]

Nice one Gordon, Love your videos. But I always ask myself how practical a leave shelter really is. It takes so much time and effort to do, especially if the conditions are not as great as on this spot with leaves everywhere. As a weekend project-sure, for fun- yes, but on the move? Don’t think so... A tarp is so much quicker and more reliable. As long as I have some gear, I will have a tarp. Even your ground sheet over the sleeping bag might do for the night ( depending on the conditions). But fun project.

[@philmaker2943]

As you say if you have a tarp, fine, still to build a quick shelter should be only 30 m for a low quality one :-) so its worthwhile. Longer term the same principals apply for any sort of built shelter.

[@ernieramos6919]

Great video Gordon, I'm a bush camper myself and I enjoy watching your videos. Where about did you built that shelter (roughly). Thanks, best regards Ernie.

[@AdrianHepburn-vz9yr]

Fleeing Victorians will find this video useful.

[@iangardener3464]

Hey Gordon, can fatwood be found in Aussie pine / cypress?

[@iangardener3464]

@@yendor9078 I was a volunteer wildfire firefighter and I've watched cyprus explode due to water content + also go up like a roman candle when the resin burns, so you would think there would be fatwood. They're clearing a pine plantation nearby soon so will be a good time for me to search.

[@iangardener3464]

@@yendor9078 let you know.

[@antidevastation3494]

this stuff is really interesting to me. i don't know why?

[@theboarhunter]

Because it's in your biological nature to be adapted to such things

[@billyaitken1713]

Some great techniques in there Gordon, 😞 it took me 26 years to finally keep my fingers behind the moving blade😬, knife handling is something people just assume they can do safely......until they have an accident!

[@s.e.wagger3888]

Yes, it's all good fun 'til someone loses a finger !!

[@iggie1439]

Another good one Gordon. As soon as I get out of lock down I will be hitting the bush. i might have mentioned once before I do bird photography and here is my web sight if you would like to see some of our Australian Birds www.twitcherscorner.com Keep them coming Gordon, love your work. Regards IGGIE

[@dukedashwolfgg2283]

You said you wouldn't use tools when you used the forked stick it became a primitive tool