Making And Maintaining Campfires Made Simple

[@renedevilliers82]

I'm curious as to the few dislikes this video got...now I'm an experienced camper and have no problems making and maintaining a fire with minimal resources and happened upon this video while watching different types of campfires and bushcrafting. This is a solid resource for the novice or someone who hasnt done it in a while and needed a refresher. I'd like to thank you for your time and effort you put into making this.

[@bluedogsurvive6501]

Rene DeVilliers the thumbs down are the other wannabe survivalist 😆

[@williamcase3994]

Same here i always learn from you

[@TheFillyfillyfilly]

I bet it was when he was explaining the HAF system and then proceeds to cover up the fire with logs taking away the air

I voted down for these reasons: 1: too much talk with assumptions at the beginning. 2: thin spruce sticks (thinner than you used) catches fire even wet when light up vertically, allows to skip the birch bark step. 3: you didn't prepare the fire place (no need under the wet conditions, albeit it should be part of the culture) 4: I'd use less wood with more gaps to allow the fire breathe in the beginning. 5: the "2/3rd trick" is not that cool, you cold stomp the branch with the same effect and less effort. 6: I see the "HAF triangle" useless (every fire produces heat, as you explained it means concentration of wood, which is the opposite of air, so the HAF triangle can be simpler put as air-fuel ballance without any triangle mnemo mumbo jumbo. That said, I don't want to discuss if my reasons are good or bad, it's just a matter of my personal preference. I liked some of your other videos, no hard feelings.

[@renedevilliers82]

@ well the triangle is not mumbo jumbo. While fire is an expression of energy in the form of heat and light all by itself, everything has a kindling temperature and YOU have to get it there with friction, magnified light, spark, electrical energy, ect. After lit, if the fuel falls below it's own kindling temperature it will go out. Being that the heat is not self perpetuating, it is absolutely a part of the fire triangle.

[@vibynature]

He sounds like a wise kind uncle/grandpa at the beginning.

[@Dean_Cooling]

Lonnie, have you ever considered starting a bushcraft/preparedness /survival/ wilderness survival school? Your one of those rare and unique folk who have a steady and knowledgable air and demeanour about you. Your calm, concise and accurate about what your doing and the delivery of the subject of choice. I wouldn't say I'm steeped in experience, have been doing the same sort of thing as yourself since I was 12. I turned 40 on Valentine's Day, yet you always hold my attention and teach me new things with EVERY video of yours I watch. Maybe consider it? There are people who would happily pay well to spend time with yourself and have you impart what is clearly a wealth of experience upon them. Thank you for doing what you do. Really superb presentation and delivery. Anyway, I hope you, Connie and Buck are all doing well. Kindest regards Dean. Wales, UK.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yes I have considered starting a school but probably never will. Thank you very much for the kind words. Glad you enjoy the channel here.

[@mikaso]

I would not belittle the school that you already offer. I am attending it as we speak, six years later, for free, from the other side of the pond, together with 250k fellow students. I thank you very much!

[@blueyedblonde1956]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival I watch your videos everyday these past few weeks as a new subscriber and the knowledge u r teaching with mother natures gifts is life changing!!👍👍👍👍 Ok Survival Right????, I hv a doozy of a "HYPOTHETICAL" question or challenge, even better!!!! if interested?? Here it is: U get caught way in the deep bush for whatever inexplicable reason u dropped out of the sky whatever BUT u hv absolutely no tools at all, nothing, no knives, axe, saw, wood, lighter, ferro rod, rocks, nothing of any kind just your 2 bare hands, it's gotten dark, so u can't see anything, and it's getting cold, ur lost, no cell, so pretty darn bleak scenario, 🤔. I am curious as heck as to what u would do in the "total dark", with nothing, but your 2 hands just u and mother nature?? What do u do for food, warmth and shelter in total darkness!! I know this must be the ultimate test of survival but what do u say lonnie?? 😉

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I can not picture in my mind a literal real life scenario just like you mention. The dark would not last, as eventually it will return to daylight. I always have some means of lighting fire on me as well as multiple knives unless flying commercial airlines. When flying commercial airlines knives would most likely be in my baggage. if not, airplane wreckage would help supply a suitable "knife." Since it is too dark to see, I would not worry about any "needs" other than shelter. Most likely the only semblance of shelter would either be putting ones back against a tree where the tree is instrumental in partially blocking any breezes and sitting down or even remain standing if that seem better at the time. Or one may be able to scrounge around in the immediate area and scrounge enough dead leaves etc to cover oneself if even partially. The person would most likely need to get up periodically through the remainder of the night and exercise enough to keep body heat production up.

[@blueyedblonde1956]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival I know it was a little far fetched scenario. Even Brooke(girl in the woods) on the show Alone had survival gear) Just makes u think to always b prepared when heading for the bush. Thx lonnie, I really am enjoying your videos. Look forward to more!! Thx

[@shal7321]

ive been building fires all my life and learned new tricks tonight. thanks Lonny

[@sarahtyler1705]

Great video. I'm a Girl Scout leader and although I had outdoor training, there have been several times with the girls that I struggle getting the fire going. Now I can plainly see where I was going wrong. We're going camping in a few weeks and I can't wait to show them what I learned watching you. Thank you!

[@007nadineL]

What were you doing wrong? . .

[@sallyhall8481]

I’m glad to know there are still GS troops! That’s where I learned my outdoor skills!

[@00coyote80]

I love your videos. I have been in the woods since I could walk. I love how calm you are with no "bravado". Good job!

[@ehrlenmeyerflask]

lonnie, i love you so much right now. i have a fair amount of bushcraft skills, and i teach them to children, but i spend a lot of my indoor time watching youtube videos to freshen up my knowledge before i go out to practice my skills. i don't know if you know this, but there are a lot of "influencers" out there who are doing more merchandising than they are teaching. a lot of what i see out there is guys showing off their gear and toughness to each other, which i think sends the wrong message. may every blessing fall upon you and yours for your teaching that anyone who wants to learn the skills need not be ashamed and you're here to help them. nobody's born a master woodsman, but with care and practice everyone can learn this. thank you, lonnie. also thank connie, because she's great too.

[@scottmcintosh2988]

When we had keg parties in the woods we would take dead 5-6 inch pine trees and a few guys break them into 5 foot lengths and burn them on half if you want the wood to last longer we had an outcropping of blue granite natural fireplace a picknic table a tarp on thick wire for concrete and below zero you could sit by the fire in a t shirt the fire would also heat the granite and keep you warm for hours ! Hi from NH. !!!

[@Ekbergarna]

Ive learned one more thing from this video! most of it is very simple, but you do it in a way that makes almost everyone to learn something new, eaven if they think they know it.

[@martham.3737]

Thanks for the video! Grateful that you realize that some of us were not raised being given the opportunity to learn these kind of skills. Now making sure my child gets an opportunity to spend time out in nature. My last attempt at a campfire while camping was an epic failure but i feel ready now!!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Martha Michaels That is awesome Martha that you are sharing time with your child in the woods. It is a valuable investment in both you and your child's futures. Good luck with your future fire building. I believe that persistence WILL pay off for you.

[@ronnibuck1504]

That is without a doubt the best fire making video I've ever seen. Hope all is well with you and your family.

[@hannarae4311]

This is awesome! Will be usefull for my backyard fireplace. My dad taught me to build a fire with the wood in an h-formation, 2 on bottom, 2 on top. Helps with circulation. I wanted to learn proper fireplace building skills because I love a good fire on a cold winter's day or even during the summer.

[@1fanger]

Hey Lonnie I always like when there`s a fire in these videos. Another thumbs upper!

[@tonysmith5924]

I’m so glad you are getting out videos again even if it’s not new stuff!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@Ricky-jm6lk]

This guys is like my idealized version of a cool grandpa teaching me skills I need

[@benbryant5816]

I have been making campfires for a number of years. Watching your tutorial, I found your instructions to be very helpful for teaching others. Thank you for also sharing the tip on where to stand to avoid smoke in your face.

[@HeavilyArmed]

Great video. All of that stuff can be found in my back yard. I'm in CT and hike here and in VT often. (except when there is 20" of snow on the ground.)

[@markcormack8985]

All i can say about your vids Lonnie is you put them across in such a way that anyone can understand them. I'm quite new to bushcraft and i've watched most of your vids now so I'm going to try them out here up in the Scottish highlands as soon as i get a chance, hopefully i will do it right like your vids

[@4091740]

BOB ROSS of SURVIVAL!!

[@capitanmaspingon]

nailed it.

[@john-ob7bv]

Happy little accidents

[@tanazinn8484]

john...LOL 😂

[@ElveeKaye]

We're going to make a happy little campfire.

[@freddougly1509]

and so much more!

[@stinkybeerfinger521]

Just wanted to say I've been watching your videos for the last year. I love all them. Very informative and relaxing to watch. My way of escaping the city.

[@TheCrippledncrazy]

Thanks Lonnie for all your videos, I really enjoy and appreciate your time and dedication to pass on your knowledge of the woods and outdoors to others. Having become disabled some 10 years ago, I miss the times when I use to enjoy the outdoors. Your thoughtfulness and willingness to share your videos of yourself and family surely help myself and others to still enjoy Gods beautiful creations, may he continue to Bless you and yours with many years of health and happiness.

[@andystephens2871]

Lonnie, your vids are always well thought out with a great mix of conversation and information to help this community grow. As mentioned before, love your attitude of service and humility my friend. Blessings to you and Connie.

[@PortCityTrade]

I am seriously thinking of coming home. I grew up in Alaska but left to see the world. I wish I had paid better attention to my dad. I am going to watch your videos and learn from you. I believe my old man is smiling. Thanks

[@harrythehobbit3772]

A brilliant video. What I like about your vids is that even though I am quite experienced I still learn a few snippets or two (like the easy way to saw big wood). Thanks for sharing your wisdom and hope you have had a nice summer

[@TheThor2745]

I like the way that you try to include everybody in your adventures Lonnie.... Cheers from the Blue Mountains of Australia

[@hamzhehe5062]

I guess this is how you do it (tell me if I’m wrong) Making: You need timber - like bark from trees and make sure it is easy to peel off (No knife) You also need branches - small, medium and large to continue the fire Ensure wood is dry and dead After you obtain them: 1) light your timber to start the fire 2) work from smallest to largest sticks - place the sticks you have in order of size to create a decently size fire Now you need to find firewood - they’re big chunks of dry wood which you need to cut To cut a big chunk of it easily: 1) seperate it into parts by cutting 2/3 of it (watch the video to understand) 2) after doing that just smack the pieces so they fly off, you have the firewood 3) take those pieces and put it into the fire, not all of it because you need air Maintaining: There are three things you need to maintain a fire: 1) heat - the heat has to be concentrated, if dispersed the fire will die out 2) air - there needs to be air circulation in order for the fire to stay lit. So don’t smudge it or cover the fire with wood otherwise it will die out. Instead leave a space for it to get air 3) Fuel - if there’s not enough fuel ie wood, it won’t expand and eventually will die due to the fact there’s nothing to burn Think of these factors like the trinity. You can’t have a fire without heat, or air, or fuel. They all work together to make a fire. Without one of those factors the fire goes (I am not Christian btw so forgive me if I got that belief wrong it’s just an analogy). To “diagnose” which factor is missing: Heat - less smoke, more ash, fire is dying kinda (Like lit ash - imagine when you blow a candle and you see the ash). When seen you add more firewood and blow it. Then add more wood Air - Lots of smoke, but you can’t see the fire because there’s too much wood covering it. You should remove some of the dry wood and begin blowing air with a hat or clothing onto the fire to get it starting again Fuel - this is where there isn’t enough dry wood available to burn. Add more firewood in small, equal quantities. You don’t want to add too much You read basically what you need. Again if I got anything wrong reply and I’ll correct.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

What you wrote sounds pretty good to me.

[@llama762xd5]

Awesome, thank you lawny(sp) didn't need it personally but checked it out for ideas on how to explain it better to my kiddos. Simple and to the point with calm and and simple direction, excellent teaching material.

[@KenCaise]

Compfirs making simple camping look so nice and beautiful.

[@rmesser]

Lonnie, all of us that follow your channel appreciate the time you invest in putting the thought, planning and preparation into the videos you provide us, and most of all, for sharing your expertise. Can't tell you how great it is to just be able to enjoy someone who is so genuine in your interest in the topic and in sharing your knowledge with all of us out there, and who is the 'real deal'. Look forward to your new videos, whenever you have time to do them!

[@sean6948]

i shall remember HAF forever now, thanks for explaining it so simple its what i needed

[@johnburgin7478]

I see the smoke loves you too. Have a good one

[@johnnymcoutdoors8019]

Lonny. I always learn new methods watching you ! Thanks n keep on keeping on

[@sacharominskiff]

I'm here because unbeknownst to me, I can't start a fire without a lighter. When I realized this I felt so foolish. I like how you are reassuring that it is nothing to be ashamed of. Since watching this and being reminded of the HAF triangle, (Information that I had once learned but forgot over time) I re-learned to start a survival fire effectively. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the channel. Glad you are here. I am also glad to hear that the video has been helpful for you.

[@jimgrigsby5017]

Been watchen for three years or so,and you know somthing,you and wife are so alsome,love youpoeple i see so much of you guys its like your part of my family glad to have you!!!!!

[@brookebrightweather1519]

Wonderful! Thank you so much. I've been tasked to tend a campfire and have never done it before. Now I feel way more at ease. HAF!! :) :)

[@campingcrew2755]

Great vid, your detail to make sure people understand and give them options is spot on, God bless brother.

[@Merlin7huna]

Thank you for sharing your fire wisdom ..will certainly apply the haf triangle to any future fire making very useful life saving infomation thanks again..

[@Pawoodsman]

Still did a great job learned about the fire triangle when became a member of the forest fire crew in the 80's

[@JAKE-qr3rv]

great video. easy to understand i think this spring i will use your teaching methods to help me teach my chhildren the ways of fire

[@IanSebryk]

fantastic. making my Scout troop watch this...over and over...and over... :) thank you so much.

[@Hoku12]

Just went camping over the weekend on our new lake lot. My 12 yr old boy made and maintained his first campfire. I will have him watch this for all the extra tips he can apply. We don’t have Birch bark so we used cotton balls dipped in petroleum jelly for our fire starter, worked great. Learned a lot from your video. The triangle will really help guide us. Thanks so much. P.S. I’m a Barber and I vote for the shorter version of your beard. 👍🏼 🔥🌲

[@EDCAdventures]

Great video! Love the HAF principle. Very well done and very informative. Thank you. - EDC

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+EDC Adventures Thank you. Glad you like the video.

[@rainbowhiker]

Watched three of your videos this morning and they always help. Thanks for taking the time sharing your knowledge.

[@blueyedblonde1956]

Always wondered why the smoke followed me good tip! 😉 Enjoy your videos Lonnie thx for sharing.

[@dennissmith7641]

Hey Lonnie, Dennis here I liked this video a lot actually. You gave a accurate account of the 3's FAH. I really enjoyed when you took the fire apart for the heat aspect. Sometimes when Im out away from the hut I'll have to Calm the heat down by removing fuel for safety. If out too long I'll use smaller fuels ( Old mans beard or Pine twigs) to establish a new burn/fire. Also the push method is great for long nights if someone is injured. Having to feed the fire that way enables all persons to remain aware of what ever needs doing. No fire no food, water, protection and most important signaling!!! Great video Lonnie! Very helpful INDEED!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Dennis Smith Sounds like you have a pretty rounded knowledge of what makes a fire "tick" so to speak. Thank you for watching. I think a lot of men believe being master of fire tech is somehow connected with their manliness. To admit to themselves and others that they are not a master of fire tech is something that they find very difficult to do. In other words, based on my observations of campsites, there are a lot of men that need this sort of info in this video but who won't to be honest with themselves.

[@dennissmith7641]

Yes I agree completely! Admittance is key... Not just fire maintenance ether oddly enough. Listen, I just saw your 3 part survival tips video. That cow was really following you ... At least if it was the same one LoL!!! I want to say congratulations on your openness with your Faith in Jesus Christ!! Ive always had a feeling in my gut that you are a MAN of true faith. I too believe in The Lord Jesus and Im so excited to know someone on line doing bushcraft is as well. Prayers and safety to you and your wife + friends when out in the valleys of wilds and uncertainty.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Dennis Smith Glad to hear that you are also a true brother in Christ. all the best to you and your loved ones.

[@dennissmith7641]

Thank you

[@carol-anntrudell9990]

Wow! I thought there was something different about you. You are a Christian. Should have known. God bless you and yours Lonnie.

[@craigdumas8152]

Always good for the mind. love the opportunity to learn

[@billanderson3192]

Very good video. I'm pretty good with making camp fires. But I did learn a great deal! Thank you....

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

Hey Lonnie, excellent video of the basics. Your approach is clear and simple. I am sure many new bushcrafters will benefit from that advise and the great demos. GOD bless you and the missus.

[@itsbloodgangslime]

I'd learn anything and everything from this man.

[@bobbyhill4118]

I found another way of making fire with a ferro rod. If you find an eastern red cedar tree, (the tree with the peely bark) pick some of it off and combine it with pine resin or any other resin that has a pine like smell to it. We have a shortage of birch trees and a lot of pines, fir, and all sorts of cedar trees here. I live in an urban environment, but it’s close to a couple miles of woods.i have about 6 trees in my yard, and there’s tons of trees around me also. If I go to the transfer station, there’s a place where the city and other people dump unwanted wood, which is all give and take, it’s all free, so I go up there and find pine and all sorts of other evergreens like this, so i we have a surplus of firewood. Some of the trees there are 6 feet in diameter and just lay there.

[@stymiesam]

Nice tips Lonnie, Helpful video. Thanks for the direction.

[@KLD2929]

Awesome advice. Thank you for another great video. I loved the way you sawed that log only 2/3s of the way and then broke it up.

[@stettan1754]

I'm glad you made a fire starting video with a common sense lighter. There are so many videos out there that try to look "badass" by starting a fire with a firesteel, magnesium bar, or fire piston. I say, if you have time to prepare a firesteel or mag bar, then you should be wise enough to pack a lighter. Thanks for the video.

[@terryfinley7760]

The best instructional I have ever seen on campfires! 👍

[@szarkac]

Another great video Lonnie ,You really are a good teacher you actually know the questions some on would ask and you provide answers.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

szarkac Thank you. I try to do a good job.

[@kevinstrong9373]

really good, clear simple to follow instructions, thanks again

[@gunnadoitnow3492]

Great stuff Lonnie. I subscribed because you did 3 things I've been doing for over 30 years that others have called me stupid for doing 2 of them. They were sawing the bigger wood 2/3 through then breaking them over a log at the cuts, & fanning the fire with your hat. I usually only have a small fire, so I also put longer timber on so it burns the middle out first, then put the outer ends in.

[@Petibako]

This is outstandingly helpful. Thank you very much!

[@d0ublestr0ker0ll]

I just built my first fire pit in the backyard. Have a stack of firewood, but one night this past weekend my fire went out. Too many logs on the fire, not enough air! I will go about it with "HAF" in mind. Great video!

[@chelseafeth]

so glad to find this video, thanks for sharing i have learnt so much more now and as i am going to be doing my first camp in a couple of weeks in england im sure i need a good fire so thanks again for the advice shown on here. clint uk

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

chelseafeth Glad you enjoyed the video and that it was helpful for you.

[@anger_birb]

The intro almost made me cry it's so comforting

[@snowscapephile4709]

7:33 Ah, lovely. I love the sound of really dry wood done with a handsaw.

[@dmartelis65]

I subscribe to the idea that fire is a living breathing entity. It eat and it breaths! Dimitri

[@dmartelis65]

Eats

[@nickfree46]

great video lonnie I am disabled but make sure I get my boys outdoors, fires always a problem and I resort to a box firelighters. the more I learn from you I teach them. I want them to learn the outdoor way, not the dad city way. nick from Scotland. where's your good camera lady. take care

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

My "good camera lady" is rarely available for helping out but I involve her with the videos whenever i can. We recently did a very popular video in case you missed it where she is the "star of the show". Primitive Cooking Stuffed Bannock On A Stone kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5y4YoaAacmBjJI

[@nickfree46]

+Far North Bushcraft And Survival yeah I watch it, in fact it was the first video of yours I watch and got hooked since.

[@abroyles007]

nifreeman

[@SKILLET210]

'mornin, Lonnie; Another Great informative video.Different techniques great to know.. Thanks for taking the time to share with us. Buck have the day off ? Stay Safe & Happy Happy Trails Form Down East A Piece.

[@johnmadden6656]

Great tips...I already new most of this but still enjoyed watching you explain it all.

[@jespersrensen2216]

Tx, for the tips Lonnie. I learned a lot. And i really like your "down to earth" style.

[@Tossdart]

I never found it, my dad handed it down. It will work for everyone as soon as the birch & spruce if you have it ignites it dries everything on the way up. When a person adds it is easy to smother, you can see that as your adding. It goes low & climbs back. I understand your lesson & it is a good one. The goal is to prevent at all cost the loss of elements, Tipi already built with a door does this.

[@zouhairsuleiman209]

Excellent video , I’m sending this video to my nephew cause I watched him try to maintain a fire 🔥 for 2 hours and he wasn’t able to because he didn’t know what HAF meant

[@MrJaspermyboy]

Thank you. You made it look so easy.

[@pesarirooni62]

That was weirdly fun and informative to watch. Thank you ☺️👍

[@rmesser]

Great tips on fire management. Fire = survival in many circumstances. Thanks for the the thoughtful presentation and details.

[@onebadboy2]

Good video Lonnie. I never even considered the fire eddying. Thanks brother.

[@sargintrock2538]

Duh, Now why didn't I think of that. Most Excellent!

[@mccalltjtm]

Thanks Lonnie & Connie.

[@chuckconge2536]

Great vid lonnie, i taught my boys Loki and Thor this trick a few years back. They are 9 and 12 they love it. .

[@pangeria12]

great tips thanks for sharing.

[@debleetwo]

Yes, I learned something. The answer to the age-old question of why smoke follows beauty! Lol!Thx, Lonnie, and happy Thanksgiving to you and Connie.

[@Pussyypirate]

I have a lot of fire and now I feel like a noob but I watch this before every fire I have to maintain this info thanks

[@objectif_resilience8379]

Now i Will remember the famous triangle of fire ! Thank you from France 🇫🇷 ! I love yours vidéo ! Thanks, sorry for my english, peace.

[@bluedogsurvive6501]

The Birch is good for Fire and Chaga tea ❤️ the conifers are the most useful trees in the woods in my book👍

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

THIS WAS GREAT! Thanks for sharing.

[@nekaudi4372]

Awsome video. My uncle showed me & my cousins almost these exact scenarios when we were kids.

[@Pawoodsman]

Awesome instruction for the novice outdoorsman

[@TheAquaTraveler]

Great video, I always have trouble maintaining a fire, when I can get it started 😄 I now know where I've been going wrong, looking forward to getting out there and giving it a go 👍

[@007nadineL]

What specifically were you doing wrong? .

[@MrSopska]

Precious! 👍

[@rmesser]

Lonnie, also wanted to complement you on your videos - really like your approach to bushcraft knowledge, and how you share it with the KZbin community. Your knowledge and experience in the Alaska bush shows, and your love of the topic and where you live shows in your videos. Sorry I'm trapped in the lower 48 right now. Would love to get up your way and sit across a campfire with you, and take lots of notes. Keep those videos coming! They are favorites with me among my KZbin interests.

[@Martyntd5]

It's so refreshing to see someone light a fire with a zippo instead of faffing around with a ferro rod. Ferro rods are an essential backup and they do take practice to use well, but they shouldn't be the first choice. When you need a fire, you should always be looking to make your life as easy as possible and your chances of success as high as possible. A zippo is probably the best fire starter you can carry. Use a ferro rod if you are trying to challenge yourself, learn how to use them or just develop your fire craft. But your first choice fire starter should not be anything that involves throwing sparks into tinder. That's just making your life needlessly difficult and increasing your chances of failure.

[@Hockeyfan9884]

Unsure as of certainty why my dad taught me to place my fire build in a flat horizontal build rather than the tee-pee style you have shown here , I have done both and concluded the way my dad taught me , the fire is actually a longer burn. Always enjoy all of your videos Lonnie. All the best from Northern Canada. Cheers.

[@temporarychannelname8561]

ahhhhh pealing birch bark off is satisfying.

[@karenchakey]

Awesome video and great tips! I still haven't found any birch in my area tho! pine does good for tho when I can find it! helps to have such great resources at your finger tips! Awesome video!

[@parumlupum]

Very good tips, Lonnie! Thanks for sharing. ATB Marcus

[@rasputin0452]

All good sound advice Lonnie, ATVB Ken

[@ant-1382]

Watch so many of these videos, where folks spend so much time and energy sawing fire wood. Save your energy dry dead wood will snap into nice chunks simply by smacking it against a rock, or a stout log. Easy and works great for sizes up to about 4 inches.

[@GrizzlyOutdoorAdventures]

Great job. Thank you for sharing

[@The.Alabama.Woodsman]

Nice triangle to be free-hand in the cold on birchbark!

[@clydegray9714]

Your amazing, Haf- heat air fuel. Greek pneumonics. To remember. You put alot of energy forth, in our behalf. I thank you. Preparing for dooms day. Be hard to knock us down ,lonny. Once there's nothing on the shelves to grab, we'll see whose in charge. Appreciate you.

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Really good video and I did pick up a few tips from it, so thank's for posting it up. Atb Glenn.

[@TheClarkson5048]

Thank you my guy. Very well explained, can't wait to try this myself!

[@eddieman3702]

Great video. Triangle concept makes a lot of sense. Thank you