Top Two Wilderness Survival Fallacies - Plus Fungi Foraging

[@dougthomas1582]

Nature is not your enemy, panic is. Knowledge and common sense are powerful weapons against it. Thanks, Lonnie, this was another good video.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Good topics to touch up on Lonnie. I see Nature as being indifferent. Nature does not work for me or against me. Nature is just there doing what it does, and since Nature is very powerful, it is a good idea to know how to make Nature work for me. I certainly do not see it as an option to try and fight Nature. It takes a lot of time living in Nature to be able to understand Nature. That brings me to the topic of understanding and accepting ones limitations. It seems some try to promote the idea that gear can somehow compensate for lack of knowledge, which it can't.

[@joetaylor2932]

Insightful as always Lars.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Excellent statements, and blah blah blah. Use, don't abuse. Keep up the good work!

[@fredthorne9692]

Lars, your valuable knowledge has been a positive learning experience.

[@fredthorne9692]

@Christopher Kavanaugh - Sound wisdom.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Well said Lars. It is a pleasure watching and lesrning from Lonnie and yourself. Your belief that 'The most important survival tool is one's brain' supports Lonnie 100%.

[@warrenswildernesswoodlorea3151]

"The more you know the less you carry" Mors Kochanski. Great video Thanks

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

No one is saying that some gear is not a plus when out in the woods. As we age, we tend to require additional gear to be comfortable (sleeping mats & bags) and again some equipment can make the difference between living or dying (fire making, pot, knife, clothing). You don't see Lonnie or Lars out in the bush wearing shorts & a T-shirt, & without some basic equipment in their pockets. It is the commercial "survivalists"...selling their own brand of knife, and testing thousands of dollars of equipment every week that exemplify the survival/bushcraft school gone wrong. You know the type...they will explain why the $300.00 knife is needed to "survive", and anything else just won't do the job. Lonnie and Lars are two of the real people on you tube...neither has steared me wrong yet. This is the real thing, no forts in the woods, no web site store, just good, solid experience & bushcraft stories to keep you thinking. Thanks guys.

[@warrenswildernesswoodlorea3151]

I totally agree. and yes I love my pillow.

[@Alexis-hz4ud]

SO THE MORE YOU SIN THE MORE YOU CARRY AS YOU AGE

[@roryconall645]

This, unfortunately gets abused to the point of making it a fallacy as well. People think that if they know enough, they need nothing, which simply isn't true. For instance, there have been many instances I've witnessed where "primitive fire gods" got skunked, and in fairly benign circumstances. In the past, and even in certain conditions today, that can get you killed. So carrying the "sure thing", isn't "cheating", it's prudent. The most dangerous thing I see people skimp on is shelter items (to include warm clothes). And it's often not because a good sleeping bag, or even modern clothing items are too heavy, but because they take up space and you'd need a much larger pack to carry them, and they don't want to do that. Now I admit my bias, coming from a cold environment where it wasn't unheard of for the temps to hit -100 or more farenheit (with wind chill). You can't screw around trying to walk around with bare feet with just a Mora and a firesteel in that type of environment.

[@ericl7917]

I love cool gear but the thing I was taught was that the most important piece of gear is your brain. Stay calm, think things through and respect your situation/surroundings. I love your vids, I learn something new every single one I watch. Heck, I'll watch one vid multiple times and I learn something new every time I watch that one single vid. Thank you Lonnie and Connie

[@crowley357]

Lonnie, I am almost as far as possible from far North. Some lessons do not apply here, but the essence of your teachings is gold. Tip my hat for you. Keep up, this generation needs men like you.

[@3_m_1_7]

A true inspiration, not to mention that speech. Thank you!

[@fredthorne9692]

Thank you for this valuable lesson, The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.

[@MuskratJim]

I agree with you 100%. Natives of every culture have always been 'in tune' with their natural surroundings and the resources available to them. Thumbs up, Lonnie!

[@ray5220]

Lonnie I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your hard work. You are really appreciated

[@marshallgraham4708]

Thanks for all your vids Lonnie. Wisdom from the Far North. Best wishes from Far South, Downunder!

[@jeremyj3017]

What I can make in the woods I won't buy. I get a lot of knowledge from your channel. Thank you and Connie for all that you do for all of us. Knowledge is the greatest gift I give to nature and nature gives back.

[@flagelmulti-media7577]

I couldn't agree more!! I have lived year round on an Island in Northern Ontario for 18 years now, and was taught by my First Nation friends on how to live here.. not survive, live. Great channel, Lonnie.. keep up the excellent work!!

[@manlyadvice1789]

The man who can treat all the woods as his bedroom is always at home.

[@JafoolyPorchers]

Cept in towns or others home!

[@phillipdavis1533]

I totally agree. No truer words ever said. As usual, good video, good knowledge, good for thought, 😁👍✝️🇱🇷

[@JesusSaves86AB]

The way God intended.

[@mangojack1]

Great words of wisdom, thank You kindly for all the teachings on survival and bushcraft 👍

[@davidberry6046]

You are so very right, Lonnie! I grew up an Army brat, and when we lived in Germany in the early 60's, I was an Explorer Scout. Now I know that may not mean much to most, but our leader was a disciple of your advise: He taught us that nature was not a force to overcome, but one we learn from and about. Many moons later, when my wife and I moved to Wyoming, we spent a lot of time in nature. We would take our young daughters out on a hike in the Wind River mountains, get out in the boonies a ways, and then challenge them with a survival task, such as building a fire or a shelter. My Scoutmasters' attitude has been passed down from them to our grandchildren and we fully expect they will pass it on, as well! Thank you for bringing back so many great memories about learning to work with nature! God bless you and yours.

[@highlandwinterwolf8589]

Lonnie, thank you for making these videos. Along with a few other channels you guys help provide a restful break from this crazy world we live in. One day I'll have to head up to Alaska and spend the summer up there.

[@clarklindquist8137]

I absolutely love what you said. Let nature take care of you, you don't have to conquer it, but live in harmony with it, basically. Knowledge is key. As someone who lives in an RV, it brings us closer to nature than alot of folks, not just in the comfortable times, but in heat and cold too. Understanding what should be done, and how to do it is key to being happy and thriving. Thank you again for sharing your amazing videos, your priceless knowledge, and pieces of your life and family. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@tritonbradford1688]

Geat video...👍 Knowledge is everything when it comes to survival. The more you know the better chance you have.

[@GatorLife57]

Thank you Lonnie & Connie ! I am very grateful ! GOD is so good ! Blessings2Yall From central Florida.

[@nwprimate6416]

Great lessons and an impressive haul of mushrooms! Gear channels probably outnumber skill channels 10 to 1, so I really appreciate your emphasis on learning and improving yourself instead of your current gear selection. Keep up the good work buddy.

[@davidharvey5672]

Great video as always Lonnie and Connie. I have to admit to being scared of picking mushrooms. I suppose it's a safe way to be but without a local person with the knowledge to show me that's how it will stay. There was a time in this country (England ) when the land was covered in trees and thick with vegetation like briars and ferns when the ancient people were at one with all it could provide. I am convinced that this is where legends of magic, witches and wizards like Merlin and Morgana grew from. These days with ever growing population most have to make do with a window box. Cheers and god bless.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

I'm with you on eating wild mushrooms. As I mentioned to Lonnie in my comment I would trust puffballs as there is nothing else quite like them. In continental Europe eating various kinds is a country tradition handed down but we in UK seem to have lost that. Last time I ate wild was 40 years ago on a fungal foray with an expert mycologist!

[@sosteve9113]

That's why I don't pick them, I don't find I'm knowledgeable enough to pick anything I want

[@AdeWhite]

Maybe you already know this but then let me introduce to Alfie Aesthetics channel. I'm not from neither am I in England but I sure learnt a lot about fungi on that channel..

[@SurvivalTheory]

Alfie's channel is a riot, with lots of good information.

[@chillaxter13]

I completely agree with you Lonnie! Knowledge>Gear, Experience>Knowledge The best way to gain experience and knowledge is too get out there, explore, try and listen to those who have been doing it... Great video!

[@NoOne-yt6yf]

Thanks for your time and thought. Much appreciated.

[@dcslapout5697]

Knowledge is the key. That’s why I like your channel Sir. Thank You for passing it on

[@joryhuttinga6450]

I think your very correct in your viewpoint about 2 unfortunate mistaken ideas. It's nice to see someone out there who understands what it's like to live in the bush and not afraid to shoot it straight!

[@thomasnugent7602]

Lonnie, I totally agree with you on both points ! Very helpful. Thank you very much

[@texashillbilly6148]

You don't fight nature. You certainly don't conquer nature. You learn to live WITH nature. Couldn't agree with you more Lonnie! Great video.

[@kenholland7204]

Great video and thank you for sharing Mr. Lonnie and Mrs. Connie. Knowledge is power.

[@lonnieford2025]

That's why I like your video's, it's the knowledge I gain from watching them. I learn something new every time I watch one. As far as gear goes for me, I always try to make do with what I have, much cheaper that way. Awesome video Lonnie, looking forward to more of them. Stay safe.

[@shiloh45eth]

The woods and forest are my sanctuary...I love it! Great video Lonnie!

[@82abn34]

I'm reminded of reading John Muir's The Mountains of California. I was struck with how little he carried on his long treks. He spent many nights in the summer buried in duff to stay warm. As a kid and teen, my friend and I would carry small packs into the sierras and stay several days. Once we caught cutthroats (trout) by hand and roasted them on a small twig fire. Being out there is the best teacher but it didn't hurt that I was a Boy Scout and had a Father and Grandfathers that were also outdoorsmen. I think the biggest challenge for me would be to overcome the initial nervousness when faced with a sudden survival situation especially in the face of injury. Many people have successfully lived short periods in the woods with only their clothes and what was in their pockets. I think the trick would be to slow down think things through before making matters worse.

[@jameslynch8466]

Well said Lonnie. "All the gear and but no idea" is sure to end in failure. Great channel and beautiful country you have. Best regards from UK.

[@RSJ-Texas]

Thanks so much for all of your wisdom, opinions, and knowledge that you provide in your videos!!!

[@victordulerain9271]

lonnie, i do apologize, i did not properly thank you for all the wisdom and knowledge you put into your videos. so thank you and keep it coming.

[@KennethKramm]

Excellent discussion Lonnie. Thanks for sharing these thoughts. Much appreciated... ken

[@johnlorenze3222]

Knowledge goes a long way in keeping folks alive. About 5 years ago we had a big winter storm here in Indiana.25 below zero and a foot of snow. Uncommon for this area. We couldn't get out for four days. No power. A few tarps, a small kerosene heater, and a big dog helped my wife and I survive. A couple about 3 miles down the road from us actually froze to death in their home. So yeah , a little knowledge will save your life. I watch your channel to keep gaining more skills.Thanks for sharing yours.

[@gailallen8046]

Thank you both for sharing your wisdom with us!

[@johnnyyukon7887]

Good video Lonny. True to the point. I get tired of the self professed professionals on the Internet.

[@fredthorne9692]

Lonny & Conny, the knowledge and experience you have provided has been a blessing indeed. Thank you for such generousity.

[@mountainwolf7500]

Well said Lonnie. Understanding nature and knowledge is the only way enjoy the outdoors. If not.. your just passing bye... love the channel!! Greetings from Southern Chile!

[@williamwurthmann1573]

With nature is the secret.

[@MsYAPLUKA]

and using garlic with mushrooms is another secret ;-)

[@3zonker88]

Awesome video Lonnie and Connie! Thanks so much for sharing! Many people do not realize that nature is the hand that feeds us, and we are the hands that feed nature! A cycle most don't understand...

[@thomasgold-1000]

Very wise words, very wise words... - Thanks for sharing this video Lonnie! 👌

[@davidleasure9138]

Spot on with your observations Lonnie.

[@The1Ox]

Lonnie, Thank you so much! Informative! Blessings!

[@lesdrinkwater490]

Another very interesting and informative video, Thanks Lonnie and also to Connie for cooking them up. You got another good meal.

[@byronconnell9288]

I'm disabled but still love the woods. Now I ain't able to carry all the gear advertised. I can only tote about 15lbs very far. Watching you has got me able to get back in the woods by learning from you. Basically work smart not hard. I can never thank you enough for getting me back able to enjoy the woods again.

[@ThePioneerChannel]

Well said! Knowledge is what's gonna save you! Be one with the outdoors. 🙂

[@Slyder2828]

I like watching these woods walks👍

[@GAUROCH2]

I’m pissed because I did not received the alert for this video! The bell must be broken or something…! As usual, a very profound and instructional video… What was the main lesson for me? RESPECT! It’s all about respect! Respect for Mother Nature and all beings, either rocks or trees, four legs, two legs, winged, crawlers or swimers… It’s good to see good people like you and Lars around… it’s what still makes this comunity worth knowing! I confess I do like my gear… but I frequently receive comments on going so “light” and “old fashion”… I have learned from some good native friends to ask permission and thank Nature… many times I felt a nod… others I felt a warning… and it always worked right! Since long I unsubscribe from some of those “fancy” channels from “expert” outdoor coachers… You are among the best… and you work for those loving the outdoors will be not in vain… keep the excellent work!!! I ’ll take the chance to tell you that olive oil, if of good quality, is a wonderful medicine. If rubbed on wounds or burns it will improve and speed-up healing, if warmed-up and applied in tha belly is good for cramps, if rubbed in the chest is good for cough… a dessert-spoon of warm olive oil in the morning does wonder for constipation… Best wishes Lonnie, my regards to Connie

[@jimmylove7832]

You are spot on about the equipment !

[@gosmoothgolight7567]

I'm a subscriber precisely for these videos, Lonnie ... you take us along with you as you learn to "let (Creation) work for you ... " rather than try to fight it (a losing battle, for sure!) Thanks for sharing ... God Bless

[@derekv1718]

Very good points. You are the Bob Ross of bushcraft my friend and I'm loving the info you share. Keep sharing your wisdom, love and light to you and your wife.

[@outdoors-university]

LOVE is the key to anything! Great video. Thank you!

[@Ladythyme]

Thank you, I concur 100% and appreciate and respect your cumulative wisdom!

[@krisweaver3885]

Wonderful video. I learn something new from you every time I watch your videos.

[@JesusSaves86AB]

Nature is our Father's way. Without knowledge or wisdom it can be a hellish peril, but it can also be our saving grace in the coming end times. Another amazing video.

[@bushcarftsurvival-life4195]

I just want to say Lonnie that was a very good video very helpful thank you so much for the video keep them coming God bless you Lonnie God bless Connie take care.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Knowledge in any endeavor allows one to adapt, to create, to thrive. Tools are just an aid to knowledge, not a substitute. This advice is good and correct..

[@virginiareid5336]

Thank you. Knowledge is priceless and one of the most important things to have in any situation.

[@andrewraybould2336]

Great video as ever! As a lifelong fisherman it’s always been fun to watch the guys with “all the gear, but no idea!”

[@tallcedars2310]

You've said what I've been trying to find the words to say for years!

[@BananaAlert]

Valuable, educational video..! Thank You.

[@judithmwake2001]

I listen to this man and woman team because I recognize real life experience and knowledge when I see and hear it. I get gems of info out of almost every video of theirs. You don't need all the hot shot equipment to survive. You need a good brain with real knowledge that these two make available. I consider these two people to be the best avenue for solid info I have seen on the internet. Most videos are by people that are the blind trying to lead the blind. I have been a prepper for over forty years. Lived closely with nature my entire life. We need food fire water shelter AND ATTITUDE ! Nature can over power without even trying, anyone when you fight it. Nature will supply you IF you possess the humility to work WITH nature. Go with natures flow not your intellectual hubris. These people that put out this video know and live what they are sharing with you. Write it down like I am ! VALUE IT ! The wisdom they are imparting is worth its weight in platinum. Knowledge and improvisation are your two most valuable pieces of equipment that you possess ! Expand on them. Hot shot tools can always break down or get stollen. Hot shot freeze dried food is light weight all right but so is a lot of staples anyone can buy in the stores and they cost two or three bucks for a weeks worth of food instead of costing ten bucks a package for one meal. You can buy an entire food dryer and more with the money you save by drying your own veggies. If you're poor you can kick butt with the best hot shot toy pusher on the planet when you play the game of life with smarts instead of depending on some hot shot toy that'll just break down or get stollen. Use your brain. When you enter the wild slow to its Rhythm stop and catch the feeling of the birds movement of the air and move with it. Listen to the plants breathe the temperature shift. Take in the colors from earth to sky. Let your eyes move without your directing them. Your body is the offspring of millions for years of ancestors lives encapsulated in your own very own body. Let your body tell you what to do. Always listen to that internal flow that says STOP ! DON'T MOVE WAIT ! And learn that you can trust it. It takes sensitivity on a fantastic level that in modern life is only shown on movies like Avatar. Be one with the manifestation of nature that you are and it is.

[@Moostery]

Agreed whole heartedly. Knowledge is key. I'm reading a book on primitive living right now. Back when people could just go off in to the woods with nothing and thrive. It covers fire making, shelter, hunting and trapping, bow / arrow making, making tools from stone/flint, everything you would need to know.

[@robbychism]

Great video, great wisdom. I agree with your philosophy and think what you say here is spot on. Thanks for another excellent video, Lonnie. Really enjoy your channel and have gotten a lot of the knowledge you speak of from watching you! All the best to you and Miss Connie. 🌲🌲🌲

[@skeledon]

I am so happy that you did a video on these topics!!! I have gained and lost subscribers because of my way of thinking about those subjects, even in my last video I say skill over gear and it takes the knowledge first before one can obtain the skill, it takes effort, time, motivation and work to obtain the skills, and after a while we start to look at the nature around us differently, for me, it is still beautiful, but I see way more than I once did, and that is another thing, as far as gear goes, there is gear everywhere around in the woods if one has the knowledge of what to look for, so yes I feel it is important to work with nature and not against it, it can be dangerous at times but it has everything we need as well. And I have to say this about the medicines topic, you are 100% right, some are quite more powerful than market drugs but what a lot of people don't know is a lot of the market drugs are formulations from the natural plants, the only difference is we pay for them where nature just requires a little work to get them 😊 Thank you so much for making this video 😊 I agree with you 1000%

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

As you said, a lot of modern medicine is derived from herbs or plant life but the constituent that is being used is most often extracted singularly and everything else left behind. Often times there will be side effects when that is done where as if the "medicine" were taken in it's natural form often times there will be no side effects as the other naturally occurring constituents will work together as a synergistic whole. Modern medicine has often taken this one step further however and has synthesized the original natural origin constituent. They can not patent a natural product and so they need to corrupt or alter it somehow as to be able to then patent it.

[@skeledon]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival You are absolutely correct about that 😊 The reason I mentioned what I did is because some are so afraid of the sudo medicines that even when the topic is actual natural absolute factual medicines found in the wild, they automatically assume those are sudo as well sadly. Because they are not sudo at all, so that is why I brought up the point about the medical industry that people for whatever reason trust so much are actually getting their store bought meds from the natural growing plant to begin with 😊 but yes you are absolutely correct about the alterations that allow them to patent and sell on the market and it is sad they get away with that. I have never found any store bought drug that can make woulds heal as fast as a Yarrow and Plantain poultice can, I have first hand literally hand lol experience with that 😊 So I strongly agree with you 1000% and wish I would stop losing subscribers when I try to point those things out. I pointed out that relying on a fishing kit is not a good idea because it is not a good Idea to rely on any one thing to catch food and lost subs, I said that I felt knowledge and skills have to come first before gear and lost subs, I say that during the first day of a survival situation the first thing that needs to happen is one gets their head on straight, thinking properly before making a plan of what they can do with what they have around them and I lost subs, so it seems to me that if one says anything that contradicts a fallacy, or misnomer gets people mad at them. Or maybe it is just me and if it is me then please tell me what I am doing wrong my friend.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I agree with you on your statements. I have found that I am much happier not trying to do videos for the purpose of gaining subs or views. I tend to do my videos more out of a desire to share. I usually do my videos on subjects that I am interested in at the time. I do the videos that I do because I enjoy doing them for the most part. Yeah I sometimes go in the hole so to speak on viewers / subs gained vs viewers / subs lost but all in all over time the result is a gain. Your stuff is good so I guess patience is the key. The growth will come over time. I don't try to be who I think my viewers want me to be but rather just try to be myself. I just try to be real. I figure that if I am myself and someone does not like me for who I am then it really isn't my problem but rather their problem that they will have to deal with however they see fit. That takes pressure off of me and allows me to enjoy the video sharing thing more. Good luck.

[@HaggardOutdoors]

Great video, I noticed when I started I thought I needed a lot of gear, can’t afford top notch. However I have come to realize the more you know the less you carry. But also the more ways you can put what you have to use. Really learn a great deal from you my friend.

[@johnnyhalf6558]

As always thanks! And have a safe Labor day weekend.

[@elementchurchmadesimpleLaval]

Wow...thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge and to prompt us to learn from nature...you are right in confronting the marketing lies....knowledge is power....thanks again

[@royrivera228]

This was very educational thank you for taking the time and teaching us stuff this is very useful to me thank you again

[@Ayeskint]

I love what you say about working /with/ nature rather than against it. Everything we need is out there - you just have to know where and how to access and utilise it, and all the gear in the world is no use to you if you don't know how to use it. Knowledge over gear every time.

[@arctodussimus6198]

This was a good discussion, on a very important subject. I grew up in the country, learning about the Natural World from my Dad. I am so much more at ease deep in the forest surrounded by wilderness and wild animals, than I am in any town, surrounded by humans. I tend to pack tool-heavy. But only because I’m old now, and tools make it easier. I’ve taken my nephew, and later, my own sons, out on multi-night trips to the wilds with very minimal gear. We made what we needed to get food, water, and shelter. My youngest did his senior project by surviving 72 hours in the wilderness (in winter) with nothing but the clothes on his back. I was there to film and document his time, but gave him no help or assistance. He got an A+ 😎 The proper mind-set can make the difference between life and death.

[@applegateoutdoorsadventures]

Hericiums are definitely my all time favorite mushroom. Here in Southern Oregon I find Lions Mane, Bear Head Tooth and Coral Spine during the fall season when hunting chanterelles and matsutakes. I always leave some on the tree so it can spore out and reproduce. It is a blessing to live an area where these mushrooms grow. Any philosophy that does not respect and understand nature will become a superstition. Your channel is the best. Thank you.

[@search4truth616]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@tompanetti75]

Mighty fine video. Many thanks Lonnie and Connie. Best regards.

[@Dutch_Prepper]

Loved the intro of this video ! True CGI Lonnie !

[@tonynapoli5549]

Thank you Lonnie and Connie for this video very interesting and I agree all the way, knowledge is a powerful tool, always room to learn that’s why I follow you Lonnie. Regards Buck looking good. 👍👌🇬🇧

[@icebergo6]

You had me at the title...the first few minutes confirmed your wisdom, sir. You're speaking a lot of true words here and I tha k you for sharing. Haven't even finished the video and I had to pause to thank you. I'm now a new subscriber

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel. Glad to have you here and glad you enjoy the video.

[@StuartAustiniFix-YourPCdotcom]

Love how L&C keep it so real. No £500 knives, boots, saws or tarps. How it should. Respect and love the outdoors. Thank you both

[@fredthorne9692]

Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@maxruby6870]

Knowledge is power.. Thanks again..

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

thx Lonnie, good lesson, greetings to Connie

[@commonweakness9060]

love your vids and i'm glad somebody is talking about these topics and fallacies. keep up the good work.

[@KrypticPatriot]

Knowledge is priceless spot on as usual Lonnie

[@MichaelR58]

Lonnie, thanks for keeping it real , great advice ! I've never had the opportunity to try any of these.

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Thanks much for sharing this with me and the knowledge we all need. Blessings to you and your family 😇 🇺🇸

[@ronbutler6526]

This is such a great presentation, you sure are promoting some common sense, thank you very much

[@NewEnglandLyle]

Great turnout of comments. You have a very thoughtful following. Couldn't agree more with most of your commentary. As for over priced kit... It is quite often that we see and read of those advocating the expensive stuff seem to leave it at home on a mantle as a show piece. There are time tested products that we all know and love that can take a beating in the bush again and again... I hope everyone stays well, safe, and continue to learn and share.

[@simplyoutdoors1321]

Lonnie you are 200% right! TV tends to exaggerate or they would not be able to get sponsors and viewers. This is the reason we don't subscribe to a tv provider anymore. We have internet and it has all we need. Looking forward to your next video!

[@xraydelta100]

Enjoy learning from your teachings and philosophy. Thank you.

[@cabinlife2347]

This was an all around good video ... the way I see it is, if you can work with no gear, then a step of from that would certainly feel like luxury.. which would be cheap gear and minimal gear.. a step up from that, once one learns how to work with that limited gear, would be to acquire 'good' gear that will serve it's intended purpose for many years... and once a person has learned to work with that gear effectively... I see no need to continue upgrading and replacing gear for 'gear sake' .. that's acquiring 'gear-itis' IMO ... working with nature with the gear you have is the best combination. My personal motto that I share on my videos is "Nature should be appreciated shared and respected, it should be preserved, cared for and protected for future generations." ..that's my motto and I'm stickin' to it. That dinner looked great, and so rewarding to taste the food you've foraged for your own sustenance. Cheers to that. Glenn, in the woods of Ontario Canada. Thanks so much for sharing this great info.

[@aubreymaxam7465]

I agree 100%. Knowledge is everything ! Coexist with nature is good too. She's your friend not enemy.

[@Trapster99]

But, rub her the wrong way, or disrespect her ( Example: going hiking up a mountain late in the day and thinking everything will be okay) and she will smack you, smack you hard.

[@christopherellis2663]

Curiosity, tempered with caution, keeps one safe from misadventure. A misjudged moment can lead to disaster. Always keep your kit on you. Don't walk five minutes off trail to relieve yourself, because that is how people get lost, then die. ☆ Wash your hands ☆ look at the map before you head off, because wandering down the trail, looking at a map or GPS, is already lost.

[@aubreymaxam7465]

@@christopherellis2663 this is the way I'm teaching my grandsons. My grandfather taught me this way and that's what they're getting. Gets sort of crazy sometimes. The youngest asking more questions then I've got time. Lol but hey it's the way you learn.

[@jamesfleming555]

I agree 100% with your two "fallacy" discussions. And thank you for cutting that puffball mushroom, not pulling it! I recently watched a noted outdoor survivalist ripping chantrelle mushrooms out of the ground willy-nilly while crowing that he'll mark them on his GPS so he can return there in future years to harvest more. There won't be any where he pulled them out of the ground. Uneducated people harvesting cchantrelles in that manner in my neck of the woods have made them very hard to come by nowadays. Thanks for showing the correct way to harvest the shrooms! Great stuff as usual Lonnie.

[@christripptripp797]

The cutting or pulling makes no difference, the organism isn't the mushroom specifically. To ensure your spot stays productive, give the mushrooms you take a good shake or tap to broadcast the spores.

[@derrickfelix503]

Lovely simple to follow video Lonnie, UK Cheers

[@TressaZimmerman]

Great video. I really enjoyed leaning about foraging from nature. Thank you

[@charronfamilyconnect]

Thanks for the video Lonnie! I love my wild mushrooms too, and am making medicinal tinctures with my lions mane, hen of the woods, and chaga. Thanks again!

[@stevekiss616]

Love The video. The most valuable piece of gear you can have is sitting right between your ears. If you use it to learn the ways nature can provide for both your survival and your demise, your outdoor experiences can be more rewarding and successful. Thanks.

[@popsplace1127]

Lonnie & Connie .... i have found your videos so inspiring and useful ... i wish i lived closer i would love you to teach me what you know so i could pass it on to my grandkids ... you take care and keep teaching us! Micky :-)

[@SurvivalTheory]

Excellent discussion, full of truth and wisdom. Admiring, respecting, and gaining knowledge from God's handiwork is the true outdoorsman path. "Fighting" nature creates stress and struggle. The gear...oh my gosh....some of these YT channels promote the "best ever must have it" gear everyday. If I bought everything that I was told I "needed", I would never gain proficiency in what gear I already have! Don't get me started... Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

[@jimcook8513]

As normal Lonnie, a calm and measured approach to your subject, common sense as usual. We try and teach our young people (Scouts) about the benefit of knowledge using the minimum of kit required for the situation, knowledge of the area and how to use and live with what is around us being the biggest tool in the box, great video