Overnight Coastal Camp

In this episode, I travel to a favourite spot of mine on the mid north coast of NSW and set up camp for the night. I do a little fishing and cook the fish in a couple of different traditional ways.
Hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
Bushcraft Survival Australia founder and senior instructor Gordon Dedman is currently the survival / bushcraft consultant for the “Alone Australia” TV series.
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Food/Rations (4-6 days)
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Snowpeak Mini Solo Cookset
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Military Milbank Filter OR Brown Bag
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Collapsable bowl

[@cine9nine]

Watching this after a long day stuck in a cubicle in the office. It’s like a holiday.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

That’s nice to hear and glad it was relaxing for you. Thanks for watching.

[@mlienert7]

A great camping video Gorden. My favorite approach to KZbin video. You take us camping. You apply your bushcraft skills that you teach in your short videos. Invite us to your fire, have a chat and inspire to approach our bushland with respect. Thanks from a fellow Aussie. All the best Gorden.

[@daisyparker7638]

Nice to see an area of bush still standing

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Yes we are lucky that particular area was spared. My condolences go out to all that have been affected by these horrific fires and hope that some of the causal factors that have not really been addressed properly may be looked into. Thanks for watching.

[@Borealwalkabouts]

Absolutely excellent production sir. Thank you Gordo

[@AdrianHepburn-vz9yr]

Thank you for your efforts to show us how to live in adverse situations.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

It’s my pleasure. I’m glad you enjoy the channel and the information is of help.

[@feuerjager6]

Great video Gordon. Would you one day be able to do a video on harvesting other food sources such as wild rabbit and the like along with how to properly cook them in a bushcraft setting?

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I will do my best but depending on where I am determines what I film and what is available. There are a couple of videos coming out soon on wild edibles. Thanks for watching.

[@jasef6793]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and skills. I absolutely love watching your channel. Many thanks🙏

[@swaggingsisters]

We're a couple of former (born & bred) Macksville-ites, nice to see you bushcrafting in our home turf/valley, it's great down there👌😊 (looked a decent feed too😊)

[@captmulch1]

Nice to watch someone who doesn't throw every fish back, and doesn't have to fillet them every time!!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers, just take what you need and eat every bit of it! Thanks for watching and following us.

[@2secondslater]

On the Mora/Bahco knives, I always draw file the spine straight after purchase to make sure of a good 90 degree edge with a burr on it, great for shaving kindling and using Ferro rods

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Agreed, I do that as well. Be great if they made an HD Companion with a 90 degree spine but probably don’t due to marketing reasons. Thanks for watching.

[@PAULNAT]

A nice little over nighter, It made me want to go fishing, thanks for sharing.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

👍 Thanks for your support and for watching.

[@SilentFoxBushcraft]

Thank you for the share ! Your country is just awesome ! I like your fishing kit ! Thank a lot from belgium 🇧🇪

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

My pleasure, I’m glad you enjoy the channel. Thank you for watching.

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

Really enjoyed that, look forward to seeing some more like this.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Noted, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.

[@mitchdevitt8545]

Thanks for the video, got some good ideas for my next trip 👍

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@khakicaptures5759]

Love the fact you made comment on experts. It’s true you don't stop learning, in my field we refer to ourselves as practitioners as every event I’m involved in I learn something new. Loving the video and your style. Really cool.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

The word “expert” is a term that I think is often misused...particularly by the media. Thank you for watching and for your continued support.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

The word “expert” is a term that I think is often misused...particularly by the media. Thank you for watching and for your continued support.

[@keirfrei1504]

Nice relaxing vid Gordon! Also, just heard the Paul Kirtley podcast interview, you do a great job representing Aussie bushcraft. Hats off to you mate.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks very much for your kind words, it’s nice to know that the stuff we are presenting is appreciated. Regards Gordon

[@micahhowell4432]

I'm a new subscriber and I really like how you teach things and explain things as you go along. Different from a lot of channels that are based here in the US and thoroughly welcomed! Great video!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks for your feedback and appreciation. I used to be a school teacher and always consider how others understand what you are teaching so explaining things thoroughly and in a way they understand (hopefully) is important. As in all subjects, you have to have subject knowledge, experience and teaching ability in order for others to learn properly. Thanks for watching.

[@primitive.and.ancient]

Amazing work, my friend👍🏻 You are a creative man👏🏻 I love your videos, thanks for sharing your great skills.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching and your support.

[@sovereignaussie8627]

Awesome mate !!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

👍

[@choopa1670]

its funny how the fish we think are small throwbacks/releases but are fair game in other countries.... goodstuff mate. lovin your shows

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers, I appreciate the feedback. Thanks again for tuning in.

[@Outdoorsaustralia]

Great video Gordan, nice way of presenting some outdoor skills 👍 Cheers Daryl

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated.

[@paulwildcamper]

Really enjoyed your video mate 👍🏻Cheers, Paul (UK)

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching

[@sgwknives2184]

Hi Gordo, really enjoying the vid. Just listened to the pod cast with Paul Kirtley today, very informative and enjoyable.

[@AmyOutdoors]

Great to see you back! Another excellent instructional and interesting video, thanks!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I’m glad you liked it. It was actually filmed a while ago. Thanks for watching.

[@venturabushcraft5916]

Thanks for the video. Have fun and stay safe mate.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

My pleasure and thank you for watching.

[@patrycja25kkty]

nice stuff! could you maybe do some survival tip videos for the melbourne/victora bush regions? id like to learn some emergency situation stuff for this area in case of emergency some day :)

[@andrewh6034]

Nice fish. 👍 Good tips with the cooking, thanks. +1 for Yorkshire tea , I love it.

[@adamw1555]

Whadda great bloody video mate...just like my old man says..you can't go wrong with a hand line...

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

They are a simple piece of kit and work really well. Thanks for watching

[@richardhunt920]

Thanks Gordon Love the vid.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks for watching

[@ElizabetheiiAu]

Home sweet home!

[@GreencampRhodie]

Magical location & camp, & demos. Thanks Gordon.

[@desireefielder2154]

Very good

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers, thanks for watching.

[@colmacjames8424]

Crikey Gordon I wouldn't leave those fish dangling around like that mate, you know what happened in Sweden (Ha ha - tongue in cheek). Great show mate, its good to get some fair dinkum bush tucker video exposures washed down with a cup of billy tea - your a bit spoilt though Gordon, powdered milk and honey. Great stuff.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

👍 Yeah they stayed on the hook this time! The Aussie fish are easier to train. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching and your continued support.

[@neilcastell6951]

i really liked the respect for nature you have, exemplified by the way you threw one of those fish back because you didn't need two, i think too many other bush crafters get carried away by how much they can catch or trap with little regard to what they need.

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

Soapy water mans best friend!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

👍

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

What a beautiful spot. I've got all my gear and set myself up to go out and enjoy some solitude in the Aussie bush. I just need to get my vehicle mobile again and find somewhere local that hasn't been ravaged by bushfires. I have places in mind but I've decided that my first couple of trips at least will be on a couple of the "Great Walks" found on the National Parks websites. Even though there is a trail to follow I will still take my maps, compass, gps and a PLB. Safety first. 😃 Thanks for another great video.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Yes it’s always best to be prepared just in case without over prepping for the zombie apocalypse. Always start small and get bigger as your skill level and confidence rises. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching.

[@amandalove5841]

Thanks for this video. It's always good to see some from country that is familiar.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

You’re very welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching

[@pauljordan452]

Brilliant episode Gordon , simple but lots of skills being practiced. More like this would be great.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Great, thanks for the feedback and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@patagoniaagreste]

Excelente vídeos, gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Plottier Neuquén Argentina

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Garcia’s, thank you for your support.

[@nicholaspoless4153]

That bream!!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

He was a goody!

[@jimfatyakmcgregor8867]

Fantastic work Gordon, some great tips there mate. I dont get out much, but its great to watch your vids and get inspired.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thank you for the kind words and I’m glad that you liked the video. Hopefully you will be able to get outdoors and practise some of of these skills. Thanks for watching.

[@trybaldanca]

Awesome! I'm keen to get out there for a more traditional camp, and brush up on my skills, just got to convince the hubby... Thanks for making these videos, not only educational but relaxing too, camping by proxy, lol.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thank you for your kind words. I hope you manage to convince him to join you, a little more difficult in the current situation though! Thanks for watching

[@simondelaney2958]

That’s a monster bream bud

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

He was a sizeable fella and I ate every morsel. Thanks for watching.

[@thomasfarmer1730]

the 90 degree knife edge thing...yeah good point

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Massively useful and totally practical.

[@jasonmatts5554]

You caught more fish in 12 hours than I have in the last 12 years! Will have to try out both of those cooking methods next trip, it worked bloody well on those sweet potatoes. Love ya work mate👏

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and yes the fish were biting that weekend. Both those cooking methods work well and don't take too long. Let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewkelk8414]

Great video mate. Refreshing to see no wood bottoning and real life skills applied. Please keep up the good work. Subscribed.👍

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

ThNks for the feedback and glad you like the channel. Thanks for watching

[@RicMyfraps]

Thanks Mate, brilliant as usual 👍 Except maybe the last shot that looked unintentionally a little rude with the fishing gear grip 😂

[@PabloP169]

Good to see you promoting bushcraft in Oz. Looks like you knew a good spot to go to where you can get a good feed of fish.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

My favourite spot. Thanks for watching.

[@haydaral-ali8612]

This is by far my favorite video I really wish I could do this

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@nickmarshall8583]

Another great video. As good as being there!

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Cheers, I appreciate the feedback and glad you enjoyed it.

[@David-vi4ne]

Great location. I hope there is still some forest left to do your thing. I like the way your military background shows in the veldt.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Yes it's a beautiful location and thankfully was not hit by the fires. I don't like to get too military but some aspects work well with bushcraft, survival and outdoor skills. Thanks for watching

[@2secondslater]

Hey, nice video, just a tip on the greens, you can steam the greens in the belly cavity of the fish and it gets a great taste 👍

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Yes that tastes great. Usually if I have paperbark to steam the fish I will gut it and stick the greens in. ..particularly good with samphire. Thanks for watching.

[@funkygreendog1]

Awesome video mate 👌🏾

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it. More to come soon.

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

You can cut and bend a bobby pin and tape it to the rod for a short term fix.

[@impermanenthuman8427]

Have you got any videos about what clothing you choose to wear for bushcraft/survival in Australia and why? Feel free to drop the names of some brands you prefer like the ones your wearing in the vid and your philosophy in choosing them, would be very interesting 🤔 material, brand, length, sizing, breathability, waterproofing(or not),stitching, pocket location, reinforcing, insulation, fire retardant, value for money etc And hats? Wide brim felt (Akubra)vs cloth ‘boonie’ vs baseball cap vs weave/straw vs cotton bandana vs shamag vs sniper mesh veil/scarf Clothing is our primary form of shelter so is more important than most people give the subject credit for imo

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Noted. I will look into including some of that in the next video I film. You can also find information on what you are asking for on our BSA blog page bushcraftsurvivalaustralia.com.au/shelter-covering/ Thanks for watching.

[@justindawson3428]

Another great video Gordon. Was that fresh or salt water? Looks like good croc country LOL

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

That was a salt water creek on the mid NSW Coast so completely Croc free! You only get crocs in the top tropical north of Australia. Generally above the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees S). Thanks for watching.

[@thomasfarmer1730]

too right....all you need is a small suitable fire....you dont need to light up the bloody countryside

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Yes, far too many people have fires that are way too big, somehow thinking bigger is better as they don't really know about fire management. Thanks for watching.

[@davef5916]

How do you rate the stainless garberg? I don't know which one to get for my first knife. I saw Paul Kirtley said that he was really happy with it near water and it you can still use it with a ferro rod which is awesome. Maintaining carbon in the field seems tricky but it's easier to sharpen?

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

I have both types. Generally I prefer carbon. It's not difficult to maintain, just needs a little oil that's all and easier to sharpen. You can also use the back of the knife in an emergency to create sparks with a piece of flint. Stainless steel is better around a marine environment as it doesn't rust and that's when I use it. If not in a wet marine environment I will choose carbon every time. Any knife can be used with a Ferro rod as long as it has a sharp 90 degree spine. The Morakniv HDMG Heavy Duty companion knife is a great inexpensive knife to get for your first knife. We issue these on our courses. Thanks for the questions and thanks for watching.

[@Aydinblkr]

We are very sad in Turkey about forest fire.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Yes it’s been very bad and a lot of people and wildlife have been affected by them. Sadly many of the fires were preventable. Thanks for your condolences and thank you for supporting this channel.

[@Beresonable2009]

Great episode Gordon, was wondering what gloves you were using?

[@kevinrusso6849]

I owned a troopy , it was the best car I ever owned .

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

They are great and it's the perfect vehicle for what I do, so versatile. Thanks for watching

[@areyouforeal]

You make that kind of fishing look effortless. Do you use a float or is it ok to let the sinker just pull it all to the ground and move with the tide?

[@SomeRandoInternetPoster]

Great video. I am going to ask a silly question I’m sure you get asked all the time. Have you had any issues with snakes or other creepy crawlies cowboy camping and what precautions do you take? I’ve cowboy camped elsewhere in the world but in Australia want something I can seal shut like a tent or hammock with bugnet, not been brave enough to just sleep on the ground with no protection with fear of waking up with a unwanted guest crawling in.

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Personally, I never worry about snakes. They usually keep away,, if you have a cleared area and especially with a small fire. See out KZbin episode on Australian snakes. There are on,y two poisonous spiders worth worrying about and they don’t really wander around. One lives in a web usually in sheds etc (red back). The male funnel web may wander in mating season but is only located around Sydney. Ticks and leaches are more of a problem and in wet areas I will sleep in a hammock even though I prefer to sleep on the ground. An army mozzie net under a tarp or a mozzie dome (gauze tent inner) is all you need. The more you learn about our wildlife and creepy crawlies the more you will know what you can and can’t do and what to take caution with and what not to worry about. Hope that’s a help. Thanks for watching.

[@ceejay9401]

Great Video! Where abouts in Nambucca was this? cheers

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

On Warrell Creek towards Macksville. Thanks for watching.

[@Pedro116092]

So question re knives. Why then do our army survival knives have a surated pine? I pretty much just we my issue field nice,

[@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia]

Simple answer, because the people that make the decisions about what goes into service sometimes don’t really know enough about the particular topic and make a misinformed decision based on what “they think” is right. The current defence multitool is a classic example of that....It’s known as the defence embarrassment!

[@fivesfish]

Go Vegan?