How To Light A Fire When The Woods Are Wet

[@williamjver]

The Bob Ross of the wilderness.

[@johneckert1690]

I have been hiking and camping for almost 50 years and I didn't know about the grass in the handkerchief and pocket (I learned something today.) I am only a few weeks from turning 61 years young. and I don't mind getting older as long as I learn something everyday. IT IS A GOOD WAY TO LIVE.

[@paulcorreia6742]

God made grass, man made booze, who can you trust.???

[@dewuknowofHyMn]

I'm 61 also...never too old to learn....😉

[@jeanreed8687]

I often say, "I've just learned something new; the day's not wasted"

[@tathanbailey6225]

I'm going to say God.@@paulcorreia6742

[@therealbigfoot3076]

Have you ever seen Bigfoot?

[@indigochild161]

Dude your voice is so relaxing like watching Bob Ross paint. That is so awesome. Keep up the great videos!

[@King-Squid-99]

I literally screamed "No way" out loud when I saw your ingenious back scratcher flume trick. Absolutely love that, definitely adding it to my survival pack

[@Bob-vg5vv]

Lonnie I remember when I first started watching your videos I would encourage you to HURRY UP by talking to (yelling at) my computer screen. I was used to watching some bush crafters who would charge into tasks and fumble around with their gear and ideas... Since then I have learned and really appreciate you being safe, steady and consistent in everything you post. Now I find I need to experience the calm and pensive demeanor you have. Rock solid Lonnie. I thank you for that. Bob Acosta

[@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947]

Yep patience really is a virtue 👍🏻

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

@Bob Hello my friend. Glad you appreciate the videos and presentation style now.

[@fluff2001]

@Bob @Far North Bushcraft Lonnie's cadence , mannerism and voice alone takes my blood pressure down 10 points just listening to him..-- Very Relaxing ... Glad to see others appreciate him and enjoy learning about the outdoors .........

[@fluff2001]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival @Bob @Far North Bushcraft Lonnie's cadence , mannerism and voice alone takes my blood pressure down 10 points just listening to him..-- Very Relaxing ... Glad to see others appreciate him and enjoy learning about the outdoors .........

[@koborkutya7338]

@@fluff2001 Spot on, same here :)

[@steveb8001]

With respect to wilderness survival, Lonnie has forgotten more than most have ever known. I have learned a great deal from this channel.

[@walterpalmer2749]

Thanks Lonnie. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s better to assume your fire material will be wet and/or damp. If you have prepared for that fact, then your fire starting will be easier. I carry extra amounts of spruce resins or pine sap and it never lets me down. I make it a point to harvest the saps or resins whenever I see them, nature’s gift of fire-starters.

[@emberlynkelley5434]

I think I will start this practice, thank you

[@shelbywolfe6774]

Lonnie and Connie are the real deal! I love this!

[@mbikesrulee]

7:00 I thought a bear was coming up on you. Haha

[@SyntagmaStation]

mbikesrule I thought it was an Amazonian black jaguar. No kidding. Lol!

[@一一一-b7i]

A BIG dog?

[@deathuponusalll]

mbikesrule LOL same!

[@Barskor1]

The dog is a pet but also an alarm for just that kind of event.

[@orzhovthief]

Was just about to say the same

[@hammerhound168]

Hello, Lonnie ! just reviewing your old vids. They are as relevant today as yesteryear and probably 1000 years from now.

[@Warhawk666]

I really appreciate you taking the time to show me some new things. I also love how calm and peaceful your videos are. Thank you!

[@StefanReich]

Somehow it makes me happy to watch savvy winter survivalists

[@arcticspirals]

I watch this and hear my grandfathers voice in broken English his first language being Aleut, second Russian third English. You should know, he said, how to light a fire in rain. We are lucky to have so much rain. He skinned a rose stem for dry parts, my grandma insisted on growing hardy roses, like they do in England she said. He continued, saying not much hardwood here and if found too waterlogged or old, comes from inland ( he on the Aleutians) . The tactics are the same, and I am so glad they continue to be told in some way. You give a real lesson in thriving not just survival in the north. Instead of waxed Cotten he had animal hair drift wood soaked in fat. Use what you got! It’s a paradise for some that edges a disaster if you let it. I do continue to teach myself tactics needed in my home Alaska but live in my home of Oregon. He would be thrilled at the amount of dry oak we have access to! Great video! Love watching your thread!

[@bosquegracias]

incredible story man

[@arcticspirals]

@@bosquegracias Thank you.

[@pyroman6000]

Funny thing is, I save the paper towels I use to drain bacon on, and wipe down the stove after- and use those to light my grill, lol. Same idea- wood pulp soaked in animal fat.

[@chuckfox5496]

That back scratcher trick deserves a prize.

[@louisemahoney2716]

I just recently found you, and I am truly enjoying what you have to offer. I am seeing many things that are just what I have been using for many years now, but every time you are showing how to get way more benefit than I ever was aware of. Thank you, sir. You have tips that are golden to even those of us who can say that we are not mere tyros. I only wish that I could spend a week or so hiking with you; sharing the warmth of a glowing fire and a bit of a nip or so, as we share stories (true or not - no matter) into the wee hours. BTW: if it matters at all - I am 6 months shy of my 70th birthday, and my pack, which has finally dried out from my last eight day trek in some wondrous fog bound hillsides (can you tell that there is no small amount of the Emerald Isle in my heritage?), is calling to me to be off on my next stroll through the pleasures that only nature unhampered can offer.

[@maxkingery3755]

In 23 minutes & 10 seconds I've learned what you learned over 40 + years thank you for sharing KingFish your teaching tutorials are the best so sincere

[@delta1990]

All good tips especially carrying the tinder to dry it out . Thanks

[@yuiopoli9601]

Condoms work great for keeping tinder dry.

[@strangebird64]

Lonnie. Thank you for your expertise! The grass inside the bandana inside the ol pocket trick is awesome, logical and practical. Excellent for a friction fire ember. Thank you sir. 👍

[@roningamin1391]

Hi Lonnie!! Dennis here from Canada. Just want to let you know that this, just like all your other videos is fantastic! Also, I was in Northern Saskatchewan for a year, which included the winter. This was the 1st time I experienced -56 Celsius. It was a beautiful deadly cold. I needed a fire, even though I could have gone indoors Anytime. Frozen wood, dead or alive DOES BURN. God bless you brother!!!

[@mint83]

That back scratcher idea is brilliant!

[@TinyTitan50]

Lonnie, as a woman, I’m very interested in your teachings. I am in the process of teaching my daughter some skills. Your tips will come in very nicely. Thank you for putting all the work.

[@TheAngryHippie]

Lonnie, thank you so much for this channel. Bless you and your family.

[@brownbear3413]

Thank You So Much For Taking The Time To Share; Your Valuable Knowledge, Skills & Abilities That Will Hopefully Save A Life Or So Some Day!

[@Alpha-move]

Love this guy. He gives you the basis, then proves it. That's a survivalist. I'd reckon this guy could survive just about anywhere

[@brianspencer4220]

Hi Lonnie: Wisdom comes from observation & experience. You have a great supply of both. Thanks for allowing me to ride on your back. Brian 78

[@leftytracking1397]

You once said using a large blade was the sign of a greenhorn - beginner - neophyte . Looks like you changed your mind . Glad you came over .

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

You are assuming a lot by thinking that I have "come over." This was a gift which I highly prize for that reason. If I had to limit my gear due to weight or bulk requirements, that knife would get left behind in favor of my smaller knife as well as hatchet. I rarely use this knife due to having other tools better suited such as the smaller edc Mora knife and my hatchet.

[@Dutch_Prepper]

Good to see that you got that drone running Lonnie !!

[@macEboy]

Wow Lonnie, that intro was nothing shy of fantastic! Thanks again for all the teaching that you both do. Cheers!

[@johnkillen588]

You have the best survival vids on the web, common sense and common materials with a view that its simple.......providing you know the skills necessary, thank you

[@hg-nf9ol]

To Lonnie AND Connie, i am 67 going on 68,i still hunt and camp on my 250 acres in missouri, my wifes name is Connie also! We clean and cook what we catch on a campfire too! Learned most of what i know from my Grandpa! Did his part in ww2, in the navy! A good man. We watch all your videos thank you very much!

[@crazyhorseranchaz]

WAY TO GO BROTHER, YOUR KEEPING FOLKS WARM AND PROBABLY SAVE SOME LIFE'S,, VERY GOOD INFO. FOLKS LEARN HOW TO DO BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL SKILLS FROM ONE OF THE BEST RIGHT NOW HERE.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent demonstration! I like it! Good job brother and God bless!

[@suttonsplash14]

I like how you time lapse the fires instead of editing pieces out

[@patriciadavis1367]

Loony, you are the GREATEST and your wife also! Thanks, Dean.

[@Lyralope]

I actually checked out your channel last night because I was wondering what happened to you since you haven't uploaded anything in a little over a month. I'm glad you're back. =)

[@northwoodsrat6686]

Thanks Lonnie . Glad to see your channel growing ! Really appreciate you and Connie , you guys are awesome . God bless .

[@jwatterson69]

Thank You Lonnie!!! @14:10 I've been telling people for years that those $1 orange Coleman match cases are longer than others and able to hold storm-proof matches.

[@TheStillWalkin]

My jaw dropped when you lit the dryed grass. Thank you for your wisdom!

[@metalmountainman3836]

I love your videos and wisdom Lonnie. Thank you for all the time and effort you and your wife put into passing this knowledge on to others, much appreciated.

[@kylewilshusen9898]

It’s always a good day when you see FNBAS uploaded a new video. Thanks for the video, Lonnie. Great refresher course!

[@ianrtilley]

Hi Lonnie, another master series on lighting a fire in difficult conditions, Life saving tips as usual, thank you for sharing Ian

[@amaro6465]

I like how the dog came and checked on his owner and then watched his back the rest of the time such a good dog

[@terranceakerson3480]

I'm so glad your channel is doing so well, I've always enjoyed your channel. You and your wife are such wonderful people. I've always loved your straight approach on subjects and you often give multiple examples of doing the same task. I wish you many more subscribers and always a like from me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and life with us.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Great to see a new video from you Lonnie. I don't care if it's the same stuff over again because I could listen to you over and over again. In fact when I am stressed, I will watch a video that you made a long time ago because your voice and patience with doing things relaxes me. Thank you for the video.

[@captainconner4060]

And for those in regions where the Spruce family of tree is not available... any Pine (Pinaceae) family of tree will also yield similar results. Including Cedars.

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

Captain Conner and for those that don’t know you can tell the difference between what all looks like Christmas trees you do so as such: If the needles grow from nodes, two or three or five to a node, it’s a pine. If they grow along the spine of the twig in a row it’s a Fir or a Spruce. If the needles are flat and don’t roll in your fingers it’s a Fir tree. If they have four sides and roll easily it’s a Spruce tree.

[@henryvandeventer2457]

I know it's a year old, but this just popped into my feed. Great video on how to start fire in the snow or wet conditions. I always use a birch bark/any bark base instead of laying it directly on the ground and once my fire is burning I lay wood around it on bark to allow the heat to dry it out. These techniques have never let me down. Great video and awesome tips Lonnie

[@tomparker8932]

Bandannas, how useful. Lonnie you sound like my father would say "get ideas". This i s sure a good one/s. Had trouble 2 weeks ago starting one for the very same reason. Had some birch chips and brown paper from say Arby's (lights real good) and a Bic. Anyway got it goin and cooked soup. Not as easy as people think. Pitch with ferro rod.....yea. BTW kudos to the Norwegian on the knife....they are blade wizards.

[@katehenry2718]

NICE little blowpipe! Great idea to dry grass with body heat and cloth before attempting to light it. I do enjoy being the old lady (76) who amazes the young folk in camp. Both of these will do really well. Thanks bunches. )))

[@christopherellis2663]

Really good intro! ☆♡☆ "Frozen wood" be non combustible? Oh, my, Hollywood!

[@geraldfahey2681]

This guy is a journeyman

[@Oldtimecarpenter]

Thanks my friend for sharing another outstanding video! I'm just thinking how much of value this can mean to inexperienced folks . Well done and appreciated !!!

[@johnnivek9653]

As someone who also carries a bandana everywhere the last tip is definitely one I'm going to keep in mind. So simple. Thank you so much.

[@rickyboyz1006]

lonny got a drone!

[@joespawldin7833]

Im jelous lol.i want one but hard to justify spending close to 100$ on a toy to the wife lol

[@bogusswe]

I read it in the tunes of "Genie go-ot a gun"

[@JacobW.83]

@@bogusswe Do you mean Janie's Got a Gun?

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We recently moved to Alaska and headed up to Hatchers Pass, glad we brought our own wood but this is great video if we need to start a fire and don't have wood with us!

[@jefftucker8584]

Thanks Lonnie. Love watching you teach your skills. Learning a lot from from you. Im just an old man learning new skills! Thanks again.

[@1rdgrnnr]

Im a veteran of your vids, and still enjoyed it !!!!

[@rexsheeley8177]

I bought a back scratcher too, now I remember why i bought them

[@Bluehellcat1]

This is the best channel in KZbin . Thank you for all your amazing videos 🥇.

[@chasegilmond5637]

I'm glad your videos are getting more views and I'm happy to see your channel grow. You ought to do more foraging videos cause they're pretty fun and useful. Greetings from Idaho

[@mervynjohnston2218]

Lonnie I could watch your videos all day...greetings from norn. Ireland

[@scottanthony1616]

Thank you Lonnie & Connie for all the hard work you do making these videos, I really appreciate it, I have learned allot from your channel. Take care and God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸👼🏻💖👼🏻

[@charlesfoleysr6610]

I enjoy all your videos. You are very thorough in the way you explain why you are doing what you are doing. Even my wife, who is not a woodsy outdoor person understands and remembers the instructions.

[@kendexter]

Good vid..A sami knife :) Greetings from Norway

[@madmartigan8774]

@ken Jorgensen I thought Sami knives were pukkos.

[@apozki9773]

@Michael Smith At least in Finland they're called leuku.

[@Biglandtrapper]

Expertly done Lonnie.. Take care & all the best from the Bigland to you & Connie....

[@dmn3773]

Not sure how I like this premiere feature, however, its nice to know what is coming down the pipes. Like your videos, Lonnie. Keep it up!

[@sjurgabriel]

Thank you yet again :-) Having birch, spruce and pine readily available in most woods here in southern Norway, and owning a knife like yours it was very familiar to watch. I know you said this video in no way covers it all, but I will add for those with no training that when the ground is wet/snowy/frozen it does help to use your methods on a bed of split wood - flat side up. I´m not talking a full upside/down-fire, but it helps the breathing initially, and doesn´t steal as much energy towards heating up the surroundings so you produce coals quicker in my experience.

[@TheSemtexCow]

Great to see you Lonnie, best wishes to you and Connie.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You have covered the subject very well Lonnie. Lots of good info and demos. Always worth covering the basics again

[@kalenbogart4482]

Quality content as always. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience

[@RobMacKendrick]

Your camera awareness is great. Very natural. Always a pleasure to watch talent at work.

[@kilianh.5297]

Hi lonny :) i realy like your videos and I've been watching for a few years now yet i have to say i like your flute intro musik way more than this new piano track you used in this video ;) Your intros realy set the relaxing mood for your videos and it fits since you have such a calm voice

[@Mr76K1976]

Far North, thank you for your kindness, knowledge, and bringing this video to my attention (:

[@hebrewoutdoors1851]

Hey lonny love the intro I would like if you take us hunting like before

[@mdouble100]

I love the back scratcher blowpipe. The length makes it idea for keeping your face out of the smoke. I'm going to get something like that for use with my wood stoves.

[@chrisu.k9307]

Beautiful intro 👌🏻

[@BMazeing]

Thanks again for showing this. I managed to successfully light a fire for the first time using my ferro rod last weekend. I noticed how you structured the tinder in your fires in this video and next time I will try to do something similar. I had trouble at first getting the wood to catch.

[@TonchyShultz]

Very good explanation for people, I watch you Lonnie from start and I believe every video have something NEW ..Thx for that ..! Much more I presented my friends and companions, from watching you and your presentation, during my hunting or kamping, hiking ! Greetings to you and your wife from Canada! 😉 😊 😋 😎

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thank you for your continued support of the channel through your video viewing. Also I want to thank you for sharing my videos with others. That means a lot to me and I really appreciate that.

[@kekipark77]

already saw this, but it was recommended again, so i saw it again, and it was awesome, again.

[@PatrickDustman]

Great video mate, even though I don't use the premiere-tool, I think that it's not as bad as many said down there in the comments. I like them because you know what's coming. SurvivalAustria

[@norbert1777]

Exactly what I'm thinking too

[@basroos_snafu]

I've just taken notice of the earthquake in Alaska. I hope you, your dear wife and dog are alright. You were the first that crossed my mind. All the best, may someone bless all of you.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yes we are fine. Thanks for the concern. See the short earthquake update video If you have not already seen it for an update.

[@basroos_snafu]

Thank you Lonnie, I'm glad we can still join you!

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

Wow Lonnie. 11,000 in 30 days. Wow

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yep. I'm loving it for sure.

[@bentnickel7487]

Penntucky Survivalists I told one channel, "yes, but try to borrow a dollar from any one of them and see how loyal subscribers are", then that RVer was robbed in Peru and their subscribers GoFunded them $16,000. USD to get them back on the road. So, subscribers are good to have.

[@josephbolton3057]

Could watch this stuff all day. Very fun places to see and things to learn! Thanks for taking the time to video this!

[@jdcpac]

Great video Lonnie. On your string that is covered in wax, could you use the paraffin wax that you find in the canning section of the grocery stores? Also Thank you for not using the Birch bark. I live in Oklahoma and the only birch trees I have ever seen here is in someone yard as part of their landscaping. Thank you for all the great information you give us.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yes paraffin wax will work fine for that.

[@Pankogardens]

Gonna gather the kiddos and try these out. Good skills and knowledge. Thank you!!

[@Heavypsychoverdose]

Good solid advice Thank you

[@fredthorne9692]

Wow! 230,000 subs. Fantastic! You good folk are most certainly worthy of such success. Blessings to you, Lonnie & Mrs.

[@PaulMessner]

Hi Lonnie..I've been thinking about using the Premier feature for my videos on my channel too. That said I've been waiting in anticipation for what you have up you're sleeve this time. Your videos have certainly inspired me to create outdoor content in such fine detail. Take care. 👍

[@jonfriday4641]

I think the premier is a great idea. Give you something to look forward to.

[@PaulMessner]

@@jonfriday4641 I agree with that but everyone wants things right away

[@thewordonthestreet743]

Hi Paul. When are you going to upload more bushcraft videos?

[@PaulMessner]

@@thewordonthestreet743 should be some coming up soon. Dark nights are coming in so campfire time here.

[@thewordonthestreet743]

Awesome...look forward to it. Loved the backpack video.

[@jimcook8513]

Hi Lonnie, thanks for a great video, that was a useful tip about tapping your knife into a log and pulling the wood across it to make shavings, really useful tip if you are cold and less coordinated, already looking forward to the next vid

[@Papa_Murf]

Great video. Is it possible to do a video on lighting a fire in a actual snow storm or blizzard?Wind comes into factor. Thank you.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I most likely would never attempt to light a fire in windy conditions especially if the surrounding area is dry. An enormous amount of wood is required to gain much heat from a fire in windy conditions. I am used to camping in woodland environments where it is seldom very windy deep in the trees. We have very uneven topography here and one can just about always seek a sheltered location for a fire such as behind a ridge from the prevailing wind. Snow does not bother a good established fire much since snow is predominately air. Snow is about 70% air and about 30% water. If you must build a fire in a windy area then perhaps it would be best to set up a tarp shelter in the "plow point" configuration with the rear or tale of the tarp directly into the wind. Then you could build your fire in close within the wind "shadow" of the plow point shelter.

[@GianmarioScotti]

Dear Lonnie, in this, like in many other videos you posted, it transpires your appreciation for the birch. As a fellow birch lover, I send you my greetings from birch country (Finland), where this tree was and still is very important. Silver birch (Betula pendula) is our national tree.

[@PehrBl]

Living in Sweden ofcause 99% of this video was already known. However the match in the spruce pitch was a new one for me and that is what I like a lot with your videos even if you cover some basics there is usually some small detail that is new and interesting. I will try that out with a small slither of fatwood Im sure that will work great as well. Great job as always. Thank you!!

[@oddballdynamics.9658]

Wow. Thank you for the vid. I always learn something when I watch your channel. Lol. I made a pocket bellow like yours from a selfie stick.

[@_Raven_]

7:00 Me: "BEAR! "Oh... Nevermind."

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Ha! Catching up on some of your videos and you and I had the same idea for a video bout the same time! I posted one very similar a few weeks back. We covered some of the same tips! Valuable info as always! Thanks Lonnie and Connie! TC

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yep I think I watched that video of yours. Probably commented as well since I almost always do when watching others vids. You had good tips as I recall.

[@davidparker.2227]

Hey Lonnie. I'm gonna be in the special forces soon, that's why I have to know these things. Build a fire in Cold,damp and windy places, stay dry and warm in harsh conditions etc. In every video you seem to teach me things the instructors failed to teach. I'll be sure to tell my guys about your channel. Sorry for the bad English. Good luck to you my friend.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Your English is excellent. Thanks for the kind words and for sharing the channel.

[@connorradford2323]

That intro is better than most movies!!!

[@kevin_6217]

Pretty sure the term you are grasping for is "Candle".

[@jimmygray5836]

You are a long time friend though this is the first time commenting. Thank you for sharing your lives.

[@johntaylor346]

The easiest way to build a fire when its wet is have someone else do it for you.

[@michaelkillebrew3114]

I've learned so much from this man alone