Part One Survival Vacation

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I 100% agree. Theres a ton of guys like that can sit behind a keyboard and look at my pack full of stuff and think its easy. Having to walk all day and set all that crap up just to sleep, eat and have a roof over my head is tough. The worst part was every drop of water I used had to be boiled by me. Yeah, this kind crap is sooo easy. Thanks for the support brother and thanks for watching my friend.

[@DaveTheDingus]

These were my favorite videos when I was 11 years old and I wanted to do this so bad. I'm 22 now and I think It's about time I get around to it lol. Glad you're still making videos man.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool to hear that! 11 probably was too young but 22 is perfect! Hopefully I'll still be making videos for another 11 years!

[@jenniferbauman4802]

So crazy. He go on survival vacation. Good video good job well done. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Glenn, I'm glad you liked it

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, this whole series was dreamed up by my son. I remember how much fun this was , along with alittle bit of fear in not knowing what would happen. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching my friend.

[@bigthunder2860]

Hi I'm a former airborne ranger, you are showing how. To easily you can go with simple things we give you a 10 on yourself thanks for making the best videos yet

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good to hear youre learning stuff. Yes, them trash bags do make a pretty nice bed. Survival skills are fun to play with as a hobby but I hope I never have to use em either. Greeting back at ya from Northwest Ga. and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Nick your welcome. He got a kick out of me using everything that I did. This was a great trip that I'll remember forever. Be sure and check out the other parts. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Nah, it never gets old getting ideas. I kinda like that one. The only problems I have is the list of videos just keeps getting longer and longer. I have a lot of trouble getting time to get out and film. My basement and gear room recently flooded and it totally screwed up my filming for a few weeks till I get all my gear back in order. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, surprise! LOL. It was pretty cool tho. This vid was just a warm up tho. Parts 2 thru 5 are much better. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats cool man. Ive been to Dawsonville a few times. Thats a nice place. The mountains are awesome.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well I like the main battery lantern and use it often. The wind up light is light weight but a huge pain in the rear to have to crank all the time so its mainly a back up. Ive had a few problems with using torches before at night. Torches are fine in caves but they can set a field on fire before you know it so I like having a back up light to avoid that. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@buzzandselunsupervised649]

Just watched all 5 great series. Very inspirational mate. Great attitude and NOT boring!! Love your rope work. Going to try to do this over 2/3 days this year. Did the first over nighter of the year at weekend. Windy and rainy here in UK but it was great to get out.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Sel, I'm glad you liked em all. I wished I had time to do more stuff like this. Everyone should try this at least once in a lifetime. Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video and my way of showing stuff. At 7:21 I show a small shovel, I do also have ane axe in this one but I didnt make either one of them. The other four parts of this video series are much better. I do show the axe in action in like part three or fours if you have time to watch.. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I guess I do have a lot of gear. Most folks I know of hike trails and go to established camp sites. All you need there is a backpack, sleeping bag, tent or hammock. I go to the woods, swamp, wetlands, mountains. all the gear needed is totally different to suit the area. Ive been collecting since I was 20 years old. Im 45 now. That first area was burnt and exposed to the wind. I wanted trees and brush to block the wind and leaves to insulate from the ground. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man. I have three axes but I dont carry them much. I have several machetes and I show them and talk about them in "The Gear Video" Im always adding and trying new ones so for right now, my new favorite is the Ontario Gen 2 SP53. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@stmpdog1906]

I came across your channel a couple of days ago. I have to say, I love watching your videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Jon Cypher Thank you Jon, Im glad you like it

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I am in the Northwest tip of Georgia, not too far from the Alabama state line. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Yes, I'd like to see that too. It would be awesome to do this for a living. I could promise never a dull moment! Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds awesome! I'll have to come check it out. I'm glad you like the videos and its even better to hear they inspired you.. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That trick makes a cheap and surprisingly good bed. It was quite comfy. The whole trip was fun. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@DannyWalker1949]

Man, I wish I was out there with you on your adventure's for the next few days. I've started to Re-RE-watch your videos Again. Yours are the Best in my way of thinking.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man them trips can get rough but I loved every minute of it!

[@MarshRat]

First, I've been a loyal subscriber to you for over a year and have watched and enjoyed all of your videos...Second, your "Survival Vaction" series gave me the interest to do the same and courage to share on KZbin. Pls keep up the good work.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That goes to prove most folks think alike. lol. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@TheGeodoctorcl]

Just got done watching all 5 videos Dave. TY for this remarkable journey. It is humbling to think of what would happen to an inexperienced man, and i think it's why we have to test our abilities to know our limitations.TY David!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! This was a very very fun and memorable trip. At the time I got wore out from everything I had to do to set up shelter every night and set up to cook food and boil all my water but, it was worth it . Any chance you get to do something like this you should do it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! Im glad you like them bro. That was one very large beaver too. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have been over the Suwanee river going on I-75 in Florida but I have never boated, fished or camped there. I havent been to Fargo but would love to some time. I bet Clinch and Charlton counties are full of cool swamps and wetlands. I have spent some time in Valdosta tho. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, its a 1985 bass tracker. Its always been stored inside so its in good shape. My son dumped me off then drove back to the dock where my brother loaded it up and took it home. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I would love to do that! Theres been alot of folks picked off of youtube for TV shows. Alot of them survival shows were straight forward survival. I would provide some seriously entertaining stuff without going overboard. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my friend.

[@mountsmountainbushcraft4483]

The wife really liked the leaves in the bag she said it was an air matress lol the whole trip looked like fun thanks for the videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well, I never baton with mine simply because the sawback deal makes the baton tool stick with almost every blow. I do baton with my SOG Jungle Canopy tho. Its got a smooth back. As far as the black coating, it will stay pretty much intact as long as it only touches wood. No metal or rocks. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you like the videos. Well, like they say, practice makes perfect, and so does staying in practice. Its good to use the skills you learn and use em quite often. I dont go on long trips like this very often so its good to get out and keep from being rusty. Good luck on your video making, its a fun hobby. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Yes, it was a ton of fun and work all together. I havent figured out how to do subtitles yet. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@vid21jgg]

I recently subscribed and have always loved the outdoors and I retired now and get to do more of what we all love The Great Outdoors and using our bag of stuff. You must be related to Bill Engvall because you have that down home humor. I did want to know about those gloves you wear. They seem to offer good protection due to there length. Neat stuff and ideas and funny too! Thanks for your time.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Like I say, Im just about as southern as the south gets, Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@thebushcraftdude I had alot of fun making this series, cold wet fun,ha ha but it was still fun.Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I hope you can check out the other three parts too, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@LVSpeedweLL]

OK found your first video, whew I’m impressed by how many there are. Will be much fun to watch and learn. Loved seeing the Beaver swimming by. Got them around here too. Only critter I get concerned about when sleeping on the ground is a Spider. 😬

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked the videos. In the summer spiders are bad, winter aint too bad. Thanks for watching

[@LVSpeedweLL]

Well, bad enough...you'll probably laugh at me. A few weeks ago I started out quite brave. I crawled into our cement culvert to clear 2 big rocks the hurricanes had moved. At 48 degrees - I didn't see spiders when I crawled in. As I flipped the rocks over and over to roll them out, the vibration woke up the spiders. Four feet from the opening I saw something BIG move above my head. I was screaming like a cheerleader, none of my neighbors heard me. 3 choices, stay there the rest of my life, crawl all the way back to the other end or splash and scream until I got them off and gone. My adrenaline was really working! I splashed; rolled the rocks out, then got out of the creek- taking off hat, hoodie sweater, while running to the house and straight into my shower to get off the crawly feeling. Never seen any spiders like these before and hope I don't have to go back in the culvert anytime soon. I do like some spiders, the Writing spiders and the Wolf spiders in my garden, but these in the culvert joints were just scary. @@Reallybigmonkey1

[@mioszbrys7470]

Great time, my congrats. I am watching Your channel since an hour. Greetings from Poland! Good!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Miłosz Bryś Thanks Milosz! Greeting right back at ya from Georgia in the U.S.A. Thanks for watching my friend

[@CVObservatory]

Sweet! I'm from Dawsonville but now live in Gray. I miss the mountains a lot and hope to move back soon.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@maritimespook Cool, Im glad to hear that. I tried showing different cooking ways and a different shelter every night. It looked rough at times but, it was fun. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@WORRO01 Oh man, I might eat beaver if I had to but, I wouldnt want to try to trap one. I bet they can be a pain to steer clear of them teeth. Im glad you liked part one. the other parts have little tips and tricks that may come in handy one day. I had fun filming these, thats for sure. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

General purpose rope. The real deal climbing rope is way way to heavy to pack in on the trail for shelters and beds and stuff. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Its kinda old but its always been stored inside. I think its 86 model. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

$40 to $50 aint a bad price at all. Thats about the going reasonable price for one with a frame. I'm glad I could help.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That is a good sound safety rule. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@pamdarsow9721]

I am trying to watch all your videos , going to take me awhile but it's a great way to relax , laugh and learn something at the end of the day . I can't wait till I can get out with my son and grandson to try some of your ideas out . I had my third foot surgery but recovered and ready to get out doors. I live in Ohio and it's just been to hot and rainy here . But hopefully in the fall. Don't know how many more years I can do it ? I want my grandson to experience camping .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm happy you're liking the videos Pam! I hope you get all well soon. My sister has had four surgeries for bone spurs so I know how bad foot surgery can be. Get out with them kids as often as you can!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I live in Northwest Georgia. It is pretty much paradise for me! Thanks for watching my friend

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@gwsears Thank you Sir. Most of my knowledge and ideas came from my two elderly mentors but, the idea for this series of videos was my 13 year old. I told him I was gonna practice some skills over a few days. He called it "Camping" He said, to practice some improvising skills, I need not know whats in the pack, Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@brianwofford3831]

Good video, very realistic, man was that little plastic shelter jackets! I really like how real it is. I also watched the video where you showed four ways to get water with a knife. I watched it on my iPhone, I could not comment on it because of iPhone weirdness. So I will comment here: good knife video, it had two things in it I have never seen. Thank you for valuable learning experiences!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brian! It ain't always easy to do but I try my best to show never seen before things when I can

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Nope, not Rothco. Those are Rocky Alpha Force. I do have a lot of other Rothco gear I use but I didnt know they made boots, thats pretty cool. I'm glad you like what I do, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely, I miss my son sometimes when out there but, I think everyone needs down time by them self. I do my best thinking that way. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Leafpeekers1]

I'm learning a lot of good stuff from you, I never thought the trash bags would hold up to use as a makeshift bed. Really hope I never need to use survival skills, but just in case I do, Thanks from South GA.

[@EatCarbs]

Pretty cool! I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of them. Thanks for sharing

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@TheFixedFiend That is a large Alice pack. I use the large for long trips and the medium for short trips. They come with and without a frame. My advice is never ever buy one without the frame. youll hate it. Hope this helps, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro. I would have loved to had a chance at it . Im glad you like the vids, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Those pants are Tru-spec. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@Bryce45678 They are alot of fun for me thats for sure. Here lately its getting harder and harder to find time to make them but, I'll make them every chance I can. Thanks for the compliments and thank you for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well for me, its just snakes , fleas ticks chiggers and maybe spiders and scorpions. I usually just sleep off the ground if its warm weather . I sometimes have wild hogs to deal with but no bears or big cats around. If Im in the mountains tho I use a bear bag and cook far away from camp Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

thanks! I loved making this trip. I just cant seem to get away for this many days anymore. I want to try something like this again one day. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ah man, now that would have been bad. I have heard the rumor that theres a river connected to this one on the Alabama Georgia state line that has a few gators. I find that hard to believe. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep but Im a little too late, they got someone. I would have loved to have done it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I may sound like him but hes smarter, ha ha. Greetings from Georgia in the USA. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@sixfirefish during the winter one can use the ariel roots from the vine as a fire starter in a pinch other than that, read books, look at pictures, learn to identify the leaf and vine then avoid it at all costs.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That was my good side, LOL. Thanks for watching man.

[@Bryce45678]

Nice Videos. I have watched most of your videos , and I like watching them. Keep up with the good work.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@MrMmg7 Thanks man,that makes my day when people like my videos, It makes all the work worthwhile.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, about 50 min. drive from Ft. Oglethorpe. I go there two or three times a year and eat like a pig at the Golden Corral, LOL. One of my earliest memories as a kid was visiting the Chickamauga Battlefield. My Mom has a picture of me sitting on one of the cannons when I was around 4 years old.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! Im glad you liked it. All five parts are still on my channel. I had a great time on that trip. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@ThaMooseDen]

Always enjoy watching your videos. I hope one day I can have the survival skills you do. I can barley make a fire with a lighter but I do enjoy camping and im working on my outdoor skills. I'll be sure and check out some of your other videos and once I get better I plan to make some videos myself.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Nice try on you! What you saw was Nick trolling back out of the creek into the river at 2:56. I told him dont use the big motor in the creek, use it once he got out into the river. I walked down to the creek and didnt see him at 3:22.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@MrBushLife Thanks man, and thank you for watching my friend.

[@lazerbaconpro]

Thanks! I was looking at a Medium Alice pack w/frame. For 1-2 day fishing trips and camping. Ebay and Amazon have them for $40-$50. Thanks for the info!

[@stymye]

look like lots of fun , I grew up in Grovetown GA for about 6 years.. we spent every weekend on clark hill reservoir.. I remember them burning acres and acres one season to drive out the snakes.in fact I got bit by a cottonmouth one summer on the lake.. that sucked.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@EarthBlue2 Thank you, Whispering Cloud. I had a really fun time doing this one.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man, now that made my day! Ha Ha, Im 45 years old but yes, I do believe getting outdoors and goofing off does reduce stress and keeps you young. I figure acting like a kid probably helps too. I hope you get a chance to check out the remaining 4 parts of this survival vacation series, The others are a little more interesting than the first one. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@amyfletcher4749]

Lmao...duct tape on a tree. That's totally a first...love it!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Duct tape keeps the world together! LOL>

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good meeting you brother, I live in the Northwestern tip of Georgia. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@jamesteffertiller7813]

Brings back memories. As a kid in the '50s we camped like this. Back then it was called "roughing it". We had to scrounge for most of our gear. Getting back to basics again.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+James teffertiller LOL, Thats sounds about right! What used to be roughing it or minimalist camping is now deemed "survival camping" thanks to TV.

[@briggsstraton8570]

just found you brother! appreciate this stuff! lots of folks have lost touch with how to do things like this and I am glad there are folks like you keeping it alive.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes indeed bro. You can find beavers in the darndest places cant ya?Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@BarryDuttonSellsHomes]

I am headed to part 2 now, this is a nice treat seeing you stage a survival situation TV show, you did this before ALONE came to be and took off man! I like this idea for content you had. Is Nick grounded for ditching you here 8 yrs ago? lol

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Yep, way before Alone. LOL, Nope, I pretty much told Nick to go and meet up with my brother.Thanks for watching

[@kevinoverton7777]

Hey just noticed somethin....are those Rothco boots. I have a pair and they are awesome! My mother in law bought me a pair about 3 years ago and they have held out well. Yes mother in law....she is one of the good ones....lol. Thanks for all your insight, instruction and all you do brother. Much appreciated.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im not sure. It looked like some kind of bird or squirrel feeder to me. It was very old with a tin roof on it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@Ninjabombify Ha Ha, Im pretty darn southern, aint I? Thanks for watching man.

[@HurtsWhenYouLaugh]

"Oh, what do I got here? Oh my shovel! Well I'm gonna need that in a minute." LOL Love the video and god bless!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, bugouts are rarely comfortable and convenient. I dont mind at all having at least a pack full of unrelated crap like I did in this one. LOL. Its better than nothing. I put all this stuff to good use in the other four parts of this series. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That is a SOG Jungle Primitive. I used to like it until I bought the SOG Jungle Canopy. Its a better knife. A week ago tho, I bought an Ontario Gen. 2 SP53. After using it, I threw both the SOGs away. LOL. Yes, its that good of a knife. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bro! And thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, I made it and I also made a video on how they are made. Look on my channel for an older video called "Making Backpacker Grills" if you have time. I have made a few in the past when I had free time but Im very busy right now on a big shelter project. I may have time in a month or two. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Outinstyle . com I think its listed under camping equipment as folding camp shovel. Thanks for watching man.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! I'm glad you like the vids and me,. Thanks for the sub and for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@LindaJ121 I enjoyed makin it, Thanks for watchin Linda!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

OK, yes, the fore part. I remember that part but didnt get to show it because I was so tired and wasnt thinking and took a lot of lazy short cuts, LOL. What it is, with the hand drill, sometimes it helps to have whats called "Thumb loops" to apply downward pressure. You tie paracord from the outer holes to your thumbs and seat the center hole on top of a spindle to apply downward pressure while spinning. Kinda hard to explain but I forgot to show it. I try to answer all comments if I see them

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@heyxilong Hey thanks Pete, Ill look at that. I have always had trouble wrestling with a full Alice pack. Any improvement will help

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You were pretty close. Thats the Coosa river, the Etowah flows into it. Thats amazing how close you were. Im glad you like the videos, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ive been trying to get him too, he just doesnt want to be in front of the camera for some reason. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@ArmyStinger150]

Hey man, great video. A great start to the series, I love survival camping! Nice gear setup.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@pkbjorn35 Yes. I told him what I wanted to do and he said it was merely camping. He said that if he packed my backpack, and I had no idea what crap he put in there that it would be alittle more like survival. It turned out to be a pretty fun trip. I was truly shocked when I saw the roll of garbage bags and no tarp, Ha Ha! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I know exactly where thats at bro. A friend of mine got a job in Chattanooga and he moved to Trenton. sorry to hear about your old house.