Part 1 Bushcraft, Camping, Survival Tips & Tricks

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

David, you are the most Humble, Funny, Innovative Southern, Woodsman, Bush Crafting, Semi Survival and Fabricator on youtube.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Jim!

[@deborahdarling1799]

And adorable 😂

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

I've added your videos to my kids home school classes. They sit still, take notes, and ask for more Lol. Rated our bags and realized we were lacking in the medical and first aid dept. Really learning a lot, thanks! Keep em coming!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats awesome! I love to hear when the younger ones learn this stuff. Lots more of this to come! Take care and Thanks for watching!

[@whoever6458]

This is so awesome! Obviously, your kids have come out of this well-educated. What's really worth something ain't money but what you know and what you can do.

[@joeriggs9967]

Excellent video! I dont' care what anyone says, people upload tons of fancy videos with cutting edge graphics and this video CRUSHES them all with sheer informational content. Real world knowledge, no bullshit. Thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and the way I do things! Thanks for watching Joe

[@brandonhead13]

Man...I'm 12 minutes in and I realize the amount of experience..knowledge..and sheer passion for camping, shtf prep, prepping, what have you and etc this man has for the craft. If it wasn't for these type people..who go above and beyond..people like myself and I'm sure others would just never think to do some of the stuff shown here. Bravo sir and thank you. You have just received a loyal subscriber...and most importantly..I have received the knowledge and wisdom of someone who has a true and genuine passion. That's hard to find these day. Thanks. Continued success!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Brandon for the sub and the loyalty brother! Ill never tell you something dangerous and Ill never try to get you to buy any product. Its all about fun and skills here. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@NorthCountryOutdoorGuys]

Who thumbs downs this man? Seriously, you need to reexamine your life. His videos are packed with info and his delivery is charming.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the support my friend!

[@juanfranciscocosta5387]

It's not only charming, it's genius. Any master in the whole world would be proud.

[@jennifercharlton-dennis6763]

@@ApacheBob41 Why is that guys that are in the closet always make comments like you? Why don't you just come out?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

A lot of great info crammed into this video. It is easy to see from this video as well as your other videos that you are not just parroting things you have seen on other youtube channels but you are one of the "been there and done that" type people who are experienced.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Lonnie! I'm glad to hear you liked it. It means a lot coming from you. Ive always loved your vids and what you do. Take care and thanks for watching Brother!

[@adriellesalazar3911]

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[@mariaportugall1933]

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[@andrewjackson2365]

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[@axalissuintoyr4107]

+Reallybigmonkey1 I have spent months studying prepping and discovered a fantastic website at Marla survive system (google it if you are interested)

[@rcwillow1]

Dave, several months ago I started watching videos on camping, primarily yours. I just wanted to tell you and not that there are not a lot of other good educators but I have been so very impressed with your style, have learned so much and gained the confidence to go out and start doing some extreme wilderness camping. thanks Dave, you are an inspiration' and keep up the good work. Thanks, Ray

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Ray, I'm glad you like what all I do! I always love to hear when I inspire others to get out and enjoy some wilderness camping. Get out there and enjoy life brother. Thanks for watching

[@dyran85]

I can’t understand why you don’t have 1 million subs you have the best bushcraft woodsman survival channel On KZbin

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I have no idea either. I try to show stuff that no one else shows.

[@oggiedoggies]

staffy4life yes. I totally agree. Not only are Dave's videos informative but so captivating. He has a very contagious laugh/chuckle. He always makes me smile when he he does. What a 'jewel' of a guy. He is my favorite bush survivalist. ☝️☝️

[@jessierobbins2321]

The more I watch your videos it proves to me that you be remembered as one of the best in the outdoor world . Keep up the good work and spread your knowledge .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you so much Jessie!

[@Rico460774e]

Great videos Dave, keep them coming. In the Marine Corps we were only issued the light weight rip stop pair and we used them for every clime and place. Yes they didn't last as long as the thicker ones, which we eventually went out and purchased, but for where we went to play the lighter ones were better. For instance I was part of a raider company so getting wet as we advanced on the beaches they would dry quicker in route to our target. We were also told that one set was for summer and the other for winter but when we deployed to the middle east we were always issued the thicker set, in desert camo. Now obviously you would think that in 150 degree weather you would want the thinner set but we always had the thicker ones. It really came down to preference as some of my fellow Leathernecks wore the thicker and some wore the thinner regardless of the location we were operating in. Well Dave thanks for the great knowledge and keep up the good work.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like the videos. Also, thanks for the info on the trousers. I have noticed I never saw any desert camo in the rip stop before and even my newer Digital desert camo werent the thinner rip stop. Maybe the thicker was to avoid the abrasion of the wind driven sand? I guess thats another good question! Thanks for watching

[@williamjaggers5569]

Rip stop jungle BDU ‘s

[@stevenhitt6954]

The cross stitching you are referring to is used to help strengthen thinner materials. The same thing is done for ripstop nylon and I've seen it in some thinner polypropylene as well. Essentially the lines don't tear as easy as the rest of the cloth so if the cloth starts ripping it will only rip so far.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds right to me. Them lines should keep them from ripping as bad

[@whoever6458]

That was my suspicion about those ones. I wish I could find some like that because I have the cold weather ones and it's basically always hot here.

[@stephengriffn9277]

I knew many soldiers in Germany in winter who preferred the ripstop cotton BDU to the heavier 50/50 nylon/cotton pants. Why? Because the cotton, when wet dried quicker and the Nyco took forever to dry out in the field.

[@2Seveer]

I'm not a bush or wood crafter I'm a full time van dweller that does most the stuff you guys do. Any time I'm having a bad day I can watch your videos and get a smile. Thanks.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to hear that Mitch and I'm happy I can make your days better. Thanks for watching Brother

[@17025601]

Boy, do you have STUFF!!! This is one of your very best videos in a long line of excellent videos. You are a great teacher. Thank you for all you do to create these videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, man do I ever have a lot of stuff, junk and gear! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@granvillemurray1652]

Spent 26 years in the USAR and the only pattern I wore was the woodland camo. First uniform to appear on the scene was a cotton woodland pants and blouse (shirt), then the jacket with green liner. A few years down the road, and many complaints for us in the southern part of the US, we convinced the Army to get us something cooler to wear and appeared the ripstop material, both pants and blouse. Great relief for us boys in the south as you well know. We even got to roll our sleeves up, but we had to be pretty. Even in Vietnam there were jungle fatigues in tiger stripe and olive drab. The Army is a little slow sometime, but we usually get the job done!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you for the info. Thats great to know my friend!

[@stevegreen8573]

You are correct about the difference between the pants. The smooth ones that have a denim like grain are a thick cotton, and were worn during cold weather. The ones with the checkerboard looking pattern are rip-stop fabric, and are much thinner, they were typically worn during hot weather. I do also believe that the thick ones are mostly cotton, and the thin ones are a poly mixture fabric. That's all based on my experience in the military anyway, 9 years USMC, and 6 years Army. Love the videos, keep up the great work!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for that clarification and I'm glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching Steve!

[@cripplecreekoutdoors2457]

I have been watching your videos for over a year now, I have to say they are very insightful. being a southern boy myself it's great to see how much knowledge you have. I have learned a lot, keep up the outstanding work of bushcraft and survival. look forward to the next one.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Phillip, I'm glad you like what all I do. Its always great to hear from another Southerner! Thanks for watching and see ya in part two!

[@davehoward6573]

Some good tips thanks Dave. The material with the"lines"running through it is "ripstop". Prevents holes from getting stretched so far. :-D

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the input. Thanks for watching Dave

[@kev6170]

Only just found your brilliant video's , so much information put across in a way complete novice's like me can get straight away. Your easy manner and attention to detail means the knowledge you share with us is retained easily and without doubt will save lives.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Kev!

[@dnngskn62]

Like the Ed roll system. I used a system similar to this as far back as forty five years ago. Some of my camp mates wore the big bulky clothes they wore that day and froze at night and didn't me when I told them I was warm. Great series David. Looking forward to part 2.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Donnie , I'm glad you liked it. Man sounds like you and Flat Head thought along the same lines. He always said even the most minute amount of sweat in clothes can chill you to the bone at night. See ya in part 2 Brother, Thanks for watching

[@woodworkingfan1965]

How I understand it, the lines in the fabric help prevent tears. I have a few work pants with those and they're lightweight but extremely durable. Good to see that Flat-head Ed is still teaching us all...he would be very proud of you my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info! Im hoping that Flat Head is looking down on me and proud of what all I have shown here on youtube.

[@Bushwhittler]

Seriously! Knowledge, showmanship, modesty, honesty. You should get your own tv show. Watched your stuff over the years and never got bored. i rarely remember to click likes or anything like that but youre one of the best of youtube. Hope your having peaceful and nice christmas.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you brother! Christmas is going ok so far. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too!

[@MrOutlaw550]

Great video! It might be a little late but the BDU's with the smooth texture are for the winter and the ones with the squares are for the summer. I know because that used to be my uniform for my Army JROTC team. Keep being a great role model David, really appreciate the videos!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Info on the pants is always welcome. Thanks for watching and lots more to come!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Wow what an information packed video, that water filter one especially helped me out as i'm currently in the process of organising my purifying kit. Really appreciate you sharing and looking forward to part two ~Peace~

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. I think its always great to have a solid water kit and a back up plan for when it doesnt work. Always great to hear from you and Thanks for watching

[@ratherbecamping9735]

Wow...I need to go back and grab a note pad for this one! Great info and so much of it! You are taking the knowledge that was passed down from Big Nose and Flat Head and instead of just teaching a few close friends and relatives you sharing with thousands and making us all better!! I'm sure those guys would be proud and happy that their knowledge will help more people than they could have ever imagined.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great man! And, theres about three or four more of these tips n tricks videos on my channel.

[@Hiranger66]

Sure do love watching your videos. Been at the hospital 51 days with my wife who had a stroke, so you have beer my gateway to the outdoors. Can't wait to get back home and hit the woods!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks and man I hate to hear that. I hope she gets all better soon!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Brother, the summer BDU's are ripstop... Anyway, great vid... Enjoyed the tips and tricks ! Glad to see ya back to filming ! We are still stuck on making slideshows for the homestead till we can get a camera...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info Bro! And I'm happy you liked it. Get you a camera as soon as you can. Take care and Thanks for watching!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Love your channel / vids... Have a feeling I'm gonna need my notebook again with these info-dense vids... LOL Keep up the awesome work !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, get the notebook out brother! Im gonna have to find time to put together and edit the other two

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... I was watching curiously to see if anything from our discussions made the cut... Did ya ever figure out how to whistle with an acorn top? ahaha If not HMU and I'll shoot for making the blooper reel... LOL

[@Stream7ine]

Bumble bee beat me too it "rip stop" But when I was in the Army those were the 1st to wear out before the winter BDU's I have a set of winters that are 30 years old from when I served, Great video as always and looking forward to the next, Thanks brother

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

You truly give People so much knowledge , small details and gigantic complex scenarieos flow out of Your videos out to us and i am so glad you do. Very much appreciate Your videos and a big greeting to you from WW2HistoryHunter

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like what all I do my friend. I thought there was going to be three of these videos but it looks like there may be four after editing gets done! Thanks for watching

[@xenoptryx]

you are correct sir, the hot weather ones are of ripstop poplin while the heavier cotton, polyester ones are for colder weather.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Joe!

[@mattlilly2303]

We didn't have different climate DPCU's here in the Australian army so can't help with that one mate. Your totally right about using a compass. My platoon Sgt used to say one degree now turns into a kilometre later. Just caught up on your last three videos and as usual a lot of great stuff buddy. You ARE the Macgyver of KZbin bushcraft. Loved the improved air con method. Your tips and tricks are great common sense ideas so keep it up. Always look forward to your vids mate. I might even start the "reasons for dislikes" again cos I have some new ideas to give you a chuckle. Oh and thanks for taking the time to reply to all us who comment. It means a lot mate and shows your a great guy. Till the next one cheers from your friend down under.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely on the compass, not much can get you way way off the further you hike in. Im happy you liked the last buncha videos. I still have no idea on the dislikes. If I had to guess then its that certain group of folks that despise doing things different and just do the same ole thing over and over. Take care and Thanks for watching Matt!

[@oscarparedes5308]

Great tips! I'm sure that somewhere out there somebody is using your tips and enjoying the outdoors and also saving their own life. I'm glad I found your channel. Thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Oscar, I'm glad you liked it all. As a matter of fact, I did actually get a message once from a guy that said something I showed once did save him! Thanks for watching my friend

[@Doomsdaygirl8186]

you have my dream room all the camping and survival stuff behind you I thought I died and went to survival heaven! Great video as always.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! Well I'll say it is nice to have a room full o gear like that! I'm glad you liked it Patti and Thanks for watching

[@PhoenixCustomPrimiti]

Ok, answer to your cammo pants at the end of the video. You have ripstop (with the little lines) or the old style gabardine fabric (very durable). Could also be military drill weave (also durable). We used to have both in the navy but we transitioned to the cotton ripstop when the new uniform fabrics when new contract bids happened in the early 80s. Love the video and by golly, you're getting fuzzy! Must be getting cool your way. Also got to say, I am loving that gear locker of yours.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the pants info and and Im happy you liked the vid. Thanks for watching!

[@Gullrica]

You are a great well of useful knowledge my friend. Loved the idea of that sink thing for the bottle and how to extend the lanyard for the machete to do fine carving easier. I envy your tidy gear room. Thank you for sharing your wealth of wisdom. I am looking forward to the next part . Ulrica

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ulrica, I'm glad you liked it. I only show the good parts of the gear room. I never show the deep piles of messy muddy broken gear. LOL. As always great to hear from you my good friend and Thanks for watching

[@dwave81]

I've never seen the rubber band and cloth trick before. One good bit of advice I picked up from another KZbin video is always have the opening of your container facing downstream so to avoid less stuff floating into the container.

[@NJHeart2Heart]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw that part of the video. Might be difficult with a really small stream though.. not enough depth to get the container down into the water to use gravity to fill it.. but yes.. that's a tip I learned on YT myself :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well with larger flowing rivers yes, you face it down stream to avoid clogging. With a smaller crystal clear stream like this that trickles, you need to face it towards the up stream.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are correct Dawn. With a very slow flowing stream like this that is crystal clear, you face it upstream. With a faster flowing dirty river or large creek, you face it down stream

[@tonyeden8381]

Wow David..........absolutely brilliant tips I'll be rewatching this one quite a few times My head's overflowing Great video as always 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Tony, I'm glad you liked it that much brother!. Thanks for watching

[@NothingMaster]

This is a gem of a video (all 4 parts of it actually); full of valuable tips and tricks. It’s a free and timeless course in wilderness survival fundamentals. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and firsthand wilderness experience. 👏🏻 P.S. Just discovered that there is a part 5, too. 👍🏻😀

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! The other 4 parts are pretty much just like this one. Thanks for watching

[@virginiacopeland108]

Rip stop fabric! Another great presentation These tips are priceless!! Man, I wish my sons were half as savvy as you about the outdoors (both are city boys, grown men, who have no interest in the woods.) Thanks, Clark

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it that much Clark! Ah well we all have different levels of interest in the outdoors. I think I was my happiest out in the woods away from everything. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@virginiacopeland108]

I think those tips are important for keeping us outdoors!!! Equipment care is extremely important! Thanks again, Clark

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely, gear is so expensive ya gotta take care of it!

[@Hobartez]

I agree with Virginia. The 2 different fabrics could be just a generation thing where rip stop was added for strength. But then again, this is pure theory on my part

[@craftywildcamps]

Brilliant. I always unstuff my down bags, but nether thought about my air mats or rain trousers. Great tip. Cheers, Steve.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I cant remember when I started doing the air mat thing but it has made them last longer and blow up by themselves a lot faster. Thanks for watching Steve!

[@stephenbeer2850]

The BDU's with ++++ stitching is ripstop material, both work fine in both conditions, tough, plain cotton is slightly warmer. Thanks across the pond for the vids

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the input my friend

[@beerhunter272]

Hey Dave. I'm re-watching your old videos. Not only do they make for a relaxing watch, but we often forget much of what we've learned. So it's good to refresh once in a while. I've been using the sock liners for years. I even wear them for work. They make a huge difference in comfort. I also wear fresh clothes during winter night camping. I just wish I could find the insulated pants and jacket liners like yours. That is the rip-stop fabric. It's self explanitory. That fabric is awesome.Thanks for the good video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching again! I find those liners at thrift stores, estate sales and sometimes flea markets. As time goes on that stuff gets harder to find

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

As always David, thank you so much for the video! Always makes my day to see a new one! Looking forward to part two!! 😁 Hope you're not working too hard! You've got wonderful ideas and love that your mind keeps working on things. Great stuff 😊 just the thing to brighten up a busy stressful week.. Thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and it made your day Ruth! Im working way too hard, the heat is killing me! Im ready for fall for sure. Thanks for watching and see ya in part two!

[@joezbackwith2gatz]

Great video man... Lots of awesome ideas through out... As for the the bdu fabric the plain/smooth pants are a twill and the other pants with the grid on them are ripstop... Twill doesn't breathe as good as the ristop so I go with the ripstop all year for that reason...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the pants info and Thanks for watching

[@garoglen]

Can't comment on the breathability but I always assumed that this fabric is reipsop

[@garoglen]

ripstop

[@gushill1247]

The pair with grid like lines are ripstop and are far more durable and breath more

[@toddgibson9861]

And you're right about the Hot Weather/Cool Weather thing.....and the lines you see in the hot weather, light weight ones is called ripstop.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Todd!

[@nitrotmann]

Yep, I was gonna say the lines are ripstop too.

[@toddgibson9861]

got to help out an ole southern boy every chance I get...lol

[@BilgePump]

You beat me to the punch Todd. Although the differences in the weight of the material make the rip stop more appropriate for warmer weather, i think the difference is the time the fabric was adopted by the military. The item should be labeled winter weight or summer weight on the label inside.

[@stevew1996]

I just watched this video for the first time. I know your question has been answered many times. I know that when I was in the Air Force we used the ripstop BDU's for hot weather and the other heavier BDU's for the colder weather. Great video, you gave me some ideas for my future camp trips. Thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the input and thanks for watching Steve

[@mutationdesign]

You're correct; the rip stop material is hot weather and the other pair is if I'm not mistaken "temperate" weather. I think it even says that on the care tag if your sets still have them.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for that info!

[@not2fast4u2c]

You have shown us some good stuff in this one !!!...I like that sand paper glued to the leather

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you my friend!

[@happycanadianmom4233]

Such great points.. the stuff is not cheap, and you want to take care of it. I live on the Island where Alone was filmed.. if you dont have a compass going out in these woods, you are going to be in trouble.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all. Absolutely, gear is a big investment so why not take care of it? You live on Vancouver island? That is awesome! Take care and Thanks for watching

[@happycanadianmom4233]

Yes Vancouver island :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Then to reiterate, Thats awesome! I love the looks of that place!

[@NunalSaPaa]

Thanks so much for this, Dave! Haha, I keep tons of orange shoelaces too! They come real handy!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Kristine and I am always happy to share. Im guessing theres at least 20 to 30 uses for orange shoelaces!Thanks for watching

[@NunalSaPaa]

You're welcome, Dave!

[@yellowdeer7163]

You showed us how important it is to have a compass. That really brought it to my attention. Excellent tips Dave. Thanks.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely. And its even more of a shocker when a person sees for them self how off they can get. Especially when in your mind, you "know" you walked in a straight line. I'm glad you liked it, Thanks for watching

[@cassandralibertywest4310]

I'm watching your video on the Kukri versus the Ontario knife, on my Roku KZbin, but can't find that one on the computer KZbin. What I wanted to say is that I have watched you for years, and you are my very favorite 'instructor'. You patiently and carefully explain every little thing, and you do it with humor and humility. You are the greatest! May you and your family have a blessed Thanks-Giving!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Cassandra! I'm glad you like the way I do things and you have a happy Thanksgiving too!

[@ivanhita4726]

Probably the best info out their. New fresh ideas!

[@ivanhita4726]

Ps ur a natural teacher do u give classes?

[@ray5220]

ive asked Dave that question before when he had time to respond more. his response to me was that he is not a teacher..... very humble man that doesn`t realize the impact for good he has

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Ivan!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Almost never. I have given two hand drill classes in my life and thats it.

[@ivanhita4726]

+Reallybigmonkey1 no way! Do not take this the wrong way, but you have so much to offer id love a chance to pick ur brain lol non the less keep the videos coming brother

[@NorwegianWoods]

Really awesome video. My two favourite was the splitting with a saw, and the compass exercise. Thanks for sharing :) Cant wait for part two - Martin

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Martin. The splitting thing is just plain handy. The compass thing is just plain scary when you see how far off you can get. Thanks for watching Brother!

[@NorwegianWoods]

It sure is :)

[@oldntatted]

Just finished up this video before pt 2... The fabric with the lines in it is a rip stop type material, and the other is a cotton twill. I believe the rip stop ones are for the warmer climate zones.

[@oldntatted]

Sorry I didn't look at the responses before commenting. I believe you have gotten the answer long before I chimed in. Thanks for the great videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the input my friend

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

All comments are still welcomed. Thanks for watching!

[@daverichards4487]

Those "lines" in the fabric are actually changes in the direction of the weave of the cloth. Known as ripstop, this type of fabric will not tear when snagged, because the rip cannot migrate past the weave change. Small tears and rips stay small. Great stuff, I wear pants made of it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for that info Dave!

[@ssgcmwatsonusa]

Another thing with the cloth and rubber-bands that will help in a hot environment: Once you have potable water in the bottle, put the cloth back on the bottle and then get it wet. Water evaporating from the cloth will help cool your bottle.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good tip! Kinda like wetting the ole canteen covers.

[@joshuanuss4258]

the "crossed" threads on what you said were the summer pants are how rip-stop material is sewn so that rips will go only to the next cross thread (in theory). Though I have seen rip-stop rip quite a bit. Hope that helps.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the input Joshua!

[@LVSpeedweLL]

Thanks for suggesting the compass tune-up exercise. Will find out if I circle to the left or right. Walking is different than trying to swim in a straight line, because of difference in arm and leg strength I'd always curve, so curious now to see what happens. This was a great video by the way, so much info. Bookmarked the Supergrit site for later, never heard of Trizact, cool!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sound good Laura. We all have a dominant leg. That's where the circle walking comes into play. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@patmaher8583]

Hi Dave Sf does the same thing but they make pace beads.So if they have a situation and things happen when they regroup they don't lose there distance to where lz is. I was in from 79 to 87. Nobody goes without a compass.

[@willynthepoorboys2]

As always ,great video. I know having worked construction that the polyester socks are a must in cold weather as a liner under your heavy socks...they retain heat and wick moisture away from the feet(which gets absorbed by the heavy outer sock) keeping your feet warm and dry. Makes all the difference in the world between having a good day or a miserable one.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Very cool you have experience with the sock liners. I have no idea where Flat Head learned that but he always did that as far as I remember. Thanks for watching

[@susandruce1064]

I have watched tons of vids on survival,camping,etc and you have always been my number one to come too when i need sound advice...you share your information in such an easy and common sense way...and you give such good information on different topics...i have camped for yrs with children,dogs and alone although now disabled mores the pity...but if i ever have to head for the hills ....i will take some of your wisdom with me ....thank you for the upload.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Susan, I'm glad you like my vids that much. I can promise you I'll never steer you wrong! Thanks for watching

[@Eric-ew8jt]

I Keep my air mattress fully inflated under my bed. The same with my 2 MSS's Same with my tarps. Drives the wife nuts hahaha ... Bushcraft/camping/hiking can turn into a survival scenario in an instant... As far as knives go I always go tool heavy 2 is one and one is none plus I carry an axe and a folding saw and a Leatherman Surge.. I'm not the best with a compass I usually do orange flaging tape so I know how to get out.. I def need to take a course. Great video as always David THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO BROTHER

[@BarryDutton]

Yes guy. Amen ER.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats a good method by just storing em under your bed. I think us gear nuts all drive wives crazy. LOL The orange tape is a good idea for finding your way back to camp. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Eric!

[@toddgibson9861]

them ole timers knew about layering and sleeping in dry/clean clothes before it became a new thing...lol

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, man aint that the truth!

[@beckham6282]

Because if you don't have your Woobie you Woobie cold ;-) Great video, I learn something new every time I see a new one. Can't wait for part 2.

[@DannyWalker1949]

Yeah, If ya watch David you "Woobie" Smarter to for watch'n him. he-he. I just had to say that..... ; )

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, thats right! Funny you mentioned that. I filmed a wicked woobie set that will be either in part two or part three. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, Good saying!

[@dorcasowens8521]

I appreciate David's overview of how to use a compass and not getting lost. Thanks David.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching

[@ArndroidInc]

The best way to make sure you can keep track of your gear is first of all have a positive connection holding the gear. Your knife without anything holding it into the sheath is a bad idea. If you must carry it you need to use a dummy cord to hold it to your sheath or belt. Run your cord through the knife and then tie it to your belt, or carabiner. Make the cord long enough so you can grab it with a gloved hand and unhook it before unsheathing your knife. This is something you can do with a lot of gear attached to your body or pack. I learned this bit of information down in your neck of the woods at Ft Benning in the mid 80's. The Ed roll is what I use for Boy Scouts to keep warm for three seasons. The pants without the lines are regular everyday BDU pants. The pants with the lines are called rip stop. They were cooler and may have become a warm weather type gear. Keep up the good work and tell Nick to stay out of trouble.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you for all the good advice Arnold! Thats very cool you was at Fort Benning! I rode down to Columbus two years ago and bought a lot of gear from RangerJoes. Nicks says Hi and we both say thanks for watching!

[@chrisdksherman]

Another good one, David. It looks like I have three more of this series to go through. I am not complaining. The water bottle and strainer trick is pretty nifty. I've used a cloth to strain stuff, but never though about adding an actual strainer. I have looked for the Nalgene wide mouth in stainless steel, but have yet to see it. I think it would excel with your technique. Your knife tips are great, particularly the use of a lanyard to steady a larger knife for detailed work. Speaking of knives, one of the videos of your that I watched recently showed your real preference for the Mora Companion. I'm not nearly as well versed as you are about knife edges and the various types of steel. I do understand the difference between carbon and stainless. And I have a decent collection, but most of them have the same type of edge. I always looked for feel, balance, finish, and a full tang. Your video inspired me so much I decided(today) to get a couple of Moras, one for me (the companion) and one for my girlfriend (Basic). Both of them, brand new from Ebay, came to a whopping total of $23. I love quality at a fair price. The Mora Bushcraft was really tempting, but I thought i would start out with your favorite. Thanks for the help with that, Brother Man. :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. I have no idea if that Nalgene exists or not, I hope you find it. I have to mentiona a few things about knives. My favorite is th Companion HD. They make it and a standard Companion. The HD is thicker. As far as carbon knives go, especially Moras I like for them to have a Scandi grind for woodworking. As far as my Stainless steel knives, I generally make it a rule that they only touch food fish game stuff like that so I dont care what grind they have. Point being they never touch wood. Thanks for watching Chris

[@chrisdksherman]

Great information, David. Thank you.

[@Gullrica]

chrisdksherman try to search for a 'guyot designs water bottle' , they make one nalgene stainless steel water bottle with big opening.

[@chrisdksherman]

Cool, Gullrica! Thanks for the tip :)

[@luisvera7993]

The pants with the lines is called rip stop, so when you get a tear in the pants it will stop at the next line

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Luis

[@jmmcgeachy85]

I'm sure others have answered but the squares are ripstop design/fabric. The other paints are your generic weave. I don't think either pair of pants would matter in hot or cold.

[@richardtaggart2168]

The rip stop is for hot and the heave Cotten is colder

[@sams568]

I retired from the Air Force in 1999. When we were issued the BDU's (Battle Dress Uniforms) were issued three sets of the all cotton (heavy weight) and two sets of the Rip stop (light weight)(the one with the lines in it). We were told the all cotton (heavy weight) was for winter and the rip stop was for summer. We were instructed not to mix the two. In other words we couldn't wear the tops of one with the bottoms of the other. I used the light weight for both seasons. With poly pro underwear and a fatigue sweater it kept me warmer than the all cotton. The only advantage with the all cotton was you could get a lot more starch in it than the light weight, which we were NOT supposed to do any way. The uniforms were chemically treat to lessen thermal signatures or at least that was what we were told. That my story Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats awesome! Thanks for all that info Sam!

[@brynleybodinham5703]

another great video i love watching you as you make me smile i show your videos to my scouts you have a positive fun attitude and the content is outstanding, some other bushcrafters videos can be a bit too technical for young people to understand, but when they smile and laugh at some of the things you do or say the bushcraft message is getting home. your tips and tricks are great we look forward to all your videos so keep up the good work from your fans in the UK god bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and how I do things. I always LOVE to hear when scouts or kids watch the vids. I think kids need a positive message now days more than anything and the outdoors is right up that alley. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!

[@rondar76]

That was great! I was so interested in the entire video that when it ended i thought... That was 45 min?! Too short!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ron, I'm glad you liked it. LOL, sorry, I'll try and make the next one longer. The editing on this one was tough! Thanks for watching

[@Standswithabeer]

I guess you know that one is Ripstop BDU (Battle Dress Uniform), and the other is Twill BDU. I cannot imagine a reason of one over the other for any season. I would think, however, that the ripstop is more durable than the twill BDU. I have them both, and see no difference in comfort in Georgia weather.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good to me. The main thing a lot of comments said was the ripstop was 100% cotton and the twill was 50/50 cotton nylon so I could see that changing the breathability?

[@Standswithabeer]

Hmmm...no, both of mine are genuine military issue, and both are 50% nylon and 50% cotton-- the ripstop and the twill; perhaps the ones you are referring to are made by different manufacturers. I really see no difference between the two, except the ripstop is more durable, IMO. *** So, here's a surprise--the RIPSTOP coat label says,:: "COAT, >>> HOT WEATHER

[@video-tourist]

This video was really interesting! Cool tips and tricks!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked all the tips. Thanks for watching

[@ac_in_tuc4473]

Another gem to watch. I love your videos. I have never watched one that I did not learn a bunch of stuff. Thanks for sharing your sense of humor and your knowledge!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Luanne, I'm glad you have liked em all. I must be doing something right, LOL. Thanks for watching

[@houseoffire72]

3M makes good product..! Glad you talked about bright colors on ferro rods - pretty easy to loose a rod in the leaves etc... Almost all my critical gear such as rods & a couple knives are orange or have orange cordage on them even though I doubt I will be in an extreme survival situation its nice to know I wont loose them... Excellent video David..!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man I love all of 3Ms stuff. It is a good idea to have plenty of orange on gear that can save your life! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@houseoffire72]

+Reallybigmonkey1 I agree David all my critical gear is "visable" if dropped etc. my other gear has traces of orange or other bright colors to help locate except for my packs and larger gear lol even one of my cook/mess kits has orange on it:) keep up the excellent vids David thinking outside the box can and will save a life...

[@WORRO]

Man its good to watch a video, Ive missed a few due to life lol.. Great video bro. As for those lines in the pant, I always just thought it was re-enforcements in the materials. Big Thumbs up Dave!~John

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Brother John I hear ya man! Life gets way way too busy all the time. I'm glad you liked it. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@nicolamassa5304]

The pants with the little lines sorta raised in them are rip stop it to prevent large ripping holes if they get caught on something

[@nicolamassa5304]

Thanks for all your videos by the way

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info Nicola!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome my friend!

[@JAB671]

I always thought that fabric with those kinds of lines was a type of 'rip stop', too. That is what I thought they were for in pants, etc. too.

[@Irule2wheels]

I like it nice little tips and tricks.....is one cotton blend and one a ripstop nylon? If so I think you may have got it summer and winter but , i do not know.

[@Irule2wheels]

well a bunch of reply's with answers while i was watching. :-)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, Plenty of good replys popped up!

[@EddieOakes]

You are correct. For warm weather we were issued rip stop nylon and for cold weather, the regular cotton BDU's.

[@DanielNighteyes]

Yep. The "little lines" are characteristic of rip-stop fabrics. They are what stops any rips from getting bigger.

[@ewancameron2064]

More great stuff! The main thing with cold weather clothing is a lot of layers. Every extra layer makes an insulation barrier. No Cotton! Cotton kills! It absorbs moisture and takes forever to dry. Wool retains its insulating properties when wet, but it gets heavy and also takes time to dry. Synthetic fibre is where it's at, it wicks sweat from your body, and then your body heat evaporates it. If you're getting sweaty, you need to remove a layer. If you're getting cold you need to add one. You should stay dry this way as well as warm. I've spent many a pleasant day in the woods below minus 10 in a t-shirt and shorts snowshoeing or skiing. But you need to bring enough layers with you to survive the night temperature though even if you're just out for a short trip. Outermost layer needs to be waterproof and breathable, though you might never need to use it. You never know when you might get into an emergency situation! I liked your comment "from experience, you will freeze to death"! Perhaps you should change the name of the channel to Reallybigzombie! ;) Apparently freezing to death isn't so bad at the end, all the pain goes away before you lose consciousness. It's getting to that stage which is insanely painful!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I agree with everything you stated. Cotton sometimes has its place in summer but never winter. And oh yes, wearing the days sweaty hiking in clothes will guarantee freezing! Thanks for watching

[@brettbeatnick]

Thanks as always Dave. Some good tips here. I also dont roll up my camping gear when not in use. Even my backpacking tent hangs up (because its small) and my large tent stays in a loose roll. Anyways looking forward to the next one.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Brett. Thats good to hear you hang up all your gear. Amazing how that actually adds years to the life of it. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@MountainMan1478]

David when you mentioned the left foot count in a walking pace that caught me off guard i was sitting here with that raised eyebrow expression on my face so i id a search using *is it your right or left foot to count a walking pace* as my search term on Google OH MAN the results i got they all vary so i am just going with what you said BUT up until this video i thought when either of the 2 feet hit the ground was counted Just goes to show even this old goat don't know it all ...Yet

[@Lockbane]

In the artillery world, they taught us that when your right foot strikes the ground it's 1 pace because we always lead with our left foot in everything. We need an accurate pace count to set up aiming poles at specific distances for degraded fire missions if our digital systems go down... Every body's pace count is different and it will change as your body changes so it's important to keep updating your pace count.

[@perritohiker]

A pace is defined as 2 steps.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well the main idea no matter left or right, when the same foot lifts and hits the ground, thats a pace. Right on ground, lift left foot, lift right foot and when right foot hitds thats a pace. Google can give all kinds of differing info on everything.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very good points! They guy that taught me used the left foot so he was backwards but he had the pace count right with when one foot lifts, as that same foot hits the ground, thats a pace. My flat land pace and up hill paces are very different too.

[@MountainMan1478]

Reallybigmonkey1 The answers to this subject are so varied it could be compared to what is the best knife i lead with my right foot even though i am basically blind in my right eye if i didnt keep my good eye on where i am going i could end up as lost as a dog with no nose

[@johnwells2893]

good tips

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks John

[@BlackRavenOutdoors]

pants with the lines in them, are rip stop materiel, the other is not.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Antony

[@BlackRavenOutdoors]

Pleasure!

[@geektarded]

BDU’s with the lines are ripstop nylon and were for summer wear (and rip pretty easy when running through the forrest). The plain cotton are winter weight BDU’s.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info

[@seniorchiefharris]

Some of the VERY BEST videos on PRACTICAL hints and tips for survival! Thanks soooo much for what you've done and what you do! We 'newbies' appreciate it!!! God Bless you and your's!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Kenn, I'm glad you liked it! I have parts 2 and 3 out and am editing a final part 4 now so stay tuned and Thanks for watching

[@william75814]

It is Ripstop

[@240weatherby3]

rip stop material

[@69mrsteveo]

Spot on..

[@craigmooring2091]

P.S. I'monna git me summa that Trizact.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good. Get the A45 grit if you can, its the best for axes and machetes

[@jerrybobteasdale]

One of the benefits of a compass( and pace beads) that people kinda forget, is that it makes it easier to backtrack. If you head along a path, make a few turns, and decide that was a mistake, you can more easily reverse your mistake.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

How true, that's a fantastic use for it.

[@PurplePixie333]

I'm such a huge fan!!! Your antics along with information are endless and wonderful... Thank you for creating this page!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you like all that I do.. Thanks for watching Princess!

[@aru05001]

I've been told that hitting a tree can impeed the Groth of the inner bark layer, so I hit stones (even though I belive it's an old wives tale)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It might. Normally I hit it over a dead tree on the ground but this view was easier to film.

[@Tmlps2]

Thanks Dave for all the useful info you continue to share. Can't put a price on that, & I wanted to let you know it sure is appreciated.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@deborahdarling1799]

Ha! Control techniques for my monster knife! I swear, the information you teach is like the rest of the story. The parts about winter sleeping for example, could save a life. I am most definitely looking for liners now, & at least the wiser before attempting such a thing. At Tahoe I just stayed in my van, off the ground with ready heat, in the fall-- never winter! I would be the one freezing otherwise. So I appreciate your passing on such things, preventing Rambo pops:)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you like the info! How cold does it get there in the winter at Tahoe? Thanks for watching

[@deborahdarling1799]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 High snow! The chalets are built with the a-frame design. I lived in San Diego and made the 10 hr trip to camp every fall at Tahoe. My camp elevation was around 4000-5000 ft. Tahoe is i think around 6000’. In California you can go sking or snowboarding while it is warm below. You have many extremes in Cali… High Dessert, Mountains, Coast and all the climates can totally differ. With all that I am having trouble acclimating to Michigan’s weather, probably because I can’t be as active as I was in Cali. Maybe that is why camping has become such a deal for me. I live on a canal next to the big lake. Maybe fisherman could appreciate this: two giant sturgeons were off my dock yesterday! The DNR is getting volunteers to babysit them so they make it to spawning vs being caught. I have never seen them in my waters here. They are huge! So unless I find what I can do here in the wild I am languishing. It is pretty tho. Snow? Ya. Lots. Surf board isn’t much help😎

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@deborahdarling1799 our sturgeon in Georgia are a protected species, catching them results in huge fines!

[@trynsurviven2440]

Great tips Dave thanks for sharing. I will be waiting for the next video. As far as your question goes, The cotton pants or solid material is warmer than the rip stop pants. The rip stop pants are more durable in the woods however, as you know it doesn't matter which pair you wear while walking through briars. Those rascals sail right through rip stop material and scratch the heck out of you. The cotton pants will get you entangled in them. Point here is briars suck no matter what you wear.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Bro. Thanks for the info on the pants. I agree, ALL briars and thorns suck! LOL. Thanks for watching

[@jamesritchie6899]

I love the bobber on the knife. That's a knew one on me. I do the compass test, though I go by walking fifteen minutes, rather than by paces because I don't normally count paces in the woods. As you said, you do have to keep an eye on where you're going in the woods, but one of the biggest mistake I see people make is not keeping an eye on where they've been. Nothing looks the same coming back as it does going, so if if you need to return to base camp, or if you're lost and have to backtrack to get around an obstacle, you need to keep your bearings. Look back often. Very often. Whether it's a big tree, a hill, or whatever, it will not look the same on the backside as it did on the side you came at it from. Dead reckoning is a good way to keep on track, I just don't believe anyone can constantly stay on track without a compass. I've spent a lot of my life in the woods, in true wilderness areas, but I've found myself going in the completely wrong direction in a ten acre woods just because I wasn't paying attention. Whether I ha a deer, or even a squirrel on my mind, or whether I was just lost in thought, I was going the opposite direction. This has happened many times in small woods, and in huge wilderness areas. I have a lot of experience in the wild, but I not only carry a compass, I keep is on my body at all times, and use it often.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the bobber tip. Very cool you think a lot like me on the importance of a compass. Too many folks just dont believe it. Thanks for your comments and Thanks for watching James

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Great video Dave. From what I was told the warm weather pants are rip stop and the winter are a tighter woven and thicker material. Some very good tips. Really like Ed's sleep roll simple and light weight . I had been looking at the Marine "Happy Suit" but at about $200 I passed. I'll see what I can come up with similar to Ed's. Looking forward to more. atb Opal

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Opal, I'm glad you liked it. So far, the comments say what you say. Them fancy modern military sleep systems are amazing but who can afford them? Put together a system like Eds and only wear the stuff at night and you will be nice and toasty! Thanks for watching

[@karlo8093]

Ripstop material is the material with all the squares. if it gets snagged, say on thorns or sticks and such it is less likely to rip than the regular material. Great video. Looking forward to part2

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info Karl and Thanks for watching

[@jamesellsworth9673]

It's 2017 (December) and I have only recently found this site. It more than deserves new viewers, it flat-out offers information that is not readily available elsewhere. Dave (who I do not personally know), follows all the greats of Southern outdoor life (like Horace Kephart) but he has kept up to date with Mors Kochanski and so on. We who love the outdoor life and the great earlier writers DO ask ourselves: 'What fabrics and equipment are out there now that were not known then?' I am a long-time follower of Horace Kephart and his work is 'timeless' in many aspects, but 'Really Big Monkey' is the 'Great Ape' of updating just about every bit of camp craft that has come down the path...and he offers it in a form that both shows and tells. I have run across many Bush Crafters who can do plenty outdoors but were not able to 'take it all in' from books. Dave is an affable (pleasant and personable) guide and a former Scout leader. I bet plenty of you out there have benefitted from his teaching in Scouting.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you for your comments James! Believe me, I would love more viewers. No one can ever replace the teachings of Kephart or Kockhanski but I offer a lot of modern ideas for the outdoors

[@Rowan-qd9ec]

Thank you for helping me to understand land nav. Took my Brain a long time to sort it out. You are a fantastic instructor

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@Rowan-qd9ec Thank you Rowan and that's fantastic to hear that!

[@oldpisces49]

Howdy Dave.... Very helpful T's...T's!!! I was told also that the raised line cloth was "RIP STOP"! You may get a hole but it won't run on gettin bigger like the plain cotton weave is famous for! TY! My best to you and the family Sir!! Old John

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Howdy John! I'm glad you liked it. Most comments agree on rip stop. Thanks for watching