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.
@bluedogsurvive65015 жыл бұрын
Rene DeVilliers the thumbs down are the other wannabe survivalist 😆
@williamcase39944 жыл бұрын
Same here i always learn from you
@TheFillyfillyfilly4 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@renedevilliers822 жыл бұрын
@ 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.
@vibynature5 жыл бұрын
He sounds like a wise kind uncle/grandpa at the beginning.
@Dean_Cooling7 жыл бұрын
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-Survival7 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikaso5 жыл бұрын
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!
@blueyedblonde19564 жыл бұрын
@@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-Survival4 жыл бұрын
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.
@blueyedblonde19564 жыл бұрын
@@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
@shal73216 жыл бұрын
ive been building fires all my life and learned new tricks tonight. thanks Lonny
@sarahtyler17058 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
What were you doing wrong? . .
@sallyhall8481 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad to know there are still GS troops! That’s where I learned my outdoor skills!
@00coyote803 жыл бұрын
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!
@ehrlenmeyerflask4 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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. !!!
@Ekbergarna10 жыл бұрын
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.37379 жыл бұрын
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-Survival9 жыл бұрын
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.
@ronnibuck15046 жыл бұрын
That is without a doubt the best fire making video I've ever seen. Hope all is well with you and your family.
@hannarae43118 жыл бұрын
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.
@1fanger10 жыл бұрын
Hey Lonnie I always like when there`s a fire in these videos. Another thumbs upper!
@tonysmith59243 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you are getting out videos again even if it’s not new stuff!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👍👍👍
@Ricky-jm6lk2 жыл бұрын
This guys is like my idealized version of a cool grandpa teaching me skills I need
@benbryant58164 жыл бұрын
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.
@HeavilyArmed10 жыл бұрын
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.)
@markcormack89858 жыл бұрын
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
@409174010 жыл бұрын
BOB ROSS of SURVIVAL!!
@capitanmaspingon7 жыл бұрын
nailed it.
@john-ob7bv5 жыл бұрын
Happy little accidents
@tanazinn84845 жыл бұрын
john...LOL 😂
@ElveeKaye4 жыл бұрын
We're going to make a happy little campfire.
@freddougly15093 жыл бұрын
and so much more!
@stinkybeerfinger5217 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheCrippledncrazy10 жыл бұрын
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.
@andystephens28712 жыл бұрын
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.
@PortCityTrade10 жыл бұрын
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
@harrythehobbit37728 жыл бұрын
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
@TheThor27456 жыл бұрын
I like the way that you try to include everybody in your adventures Lonnie.... Cheers from the Blue Mountains of Australia
@hamzhehe50623 жыл бұрын
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-Survival3 жыл бұрын
What you wrote sounds pretty good to me.
@llama762xd55 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Compfirs making simple camping look so nice and beautiful.
@rmesser10 жыл бұрын
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!
@sean69488 жыл бұрын
i shall remember HAF forever now, thanks for explaining it so simple its what i needed
@johnburgin74783 жыл бұрын
I see the smoke loves you too. Have a good one
@johnnymcoutdoors80192 жыл бұрын
Lonny. I always learn new methods watching you ! Thanks n keep on keeping on
@sacharominskiff5 жыл бұрын
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-Survival5 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimgrigsby50175 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!
@brookebrightweather15192 жыл бұрын
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!! :) :)
@campingcrew27553 жыл бұрын
Great vid, your detail to make sure people understand and give them options is spot on, God bless brother.
@Merlin7huna10 жыл бұрын
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..
@Pawoodsman10 жыл бұрын
Still did a great job learned about the fire triangle when became a member of the forest fire crew in the 80's
@JAKE-qr3rv7 жыл бұрын
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
@IanSebryk10 жыл бұрын
fantastic. making my Scout troop watch this...over and over...and over... :) thank you so much.
@Hoku124 жыл бұрын
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. 👍🏼 🔥🌲
@EDCAdventures8 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love the HAF principle. Very well done and very informative. Thank you. - EDC
@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival8 жыл бұрын
+EDC Adventures Thank you. Glad you like the video.
@rainbowhiker7 жыл бұрын
Watched three of your videos this morning and they always help. Thanks for taking the time sharing your knowledge.
@blueyedblonde19564 жыл бұрын
Always wondered why the smoke followed me good tip! 😉 Enjoy your videos Lonnie thx for sharing.
@dennissmith76419 жыл бұрын
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-Survival9 жыл бұрын
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.
@dennissmith76419 жыл бұрын
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-Survival9 жыл бұрын
Dennis Smith Glad to hear that you are also a true brother in Christ. all the best to you and your loved ones.
@dennissmith76419 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@carol-anntrudell99906 жыл бұрын
Wow! I thought there was something different about you. You are a Christian. Should have known. God bless you and yours Lonnie.
@craigdumas81527 жыл бұрын
Always good for the mind. love the opportunity to learn
@billanderson3192 Жыл бұрын
Very good video. I'm pretty good with making camp fires. But I did learn a great deal! Thank you....
@BuckMckawtheotherone10 жыл бұрын
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.
@itsbloodgangslime5 жыл бұрын
I'd learn anything and everything from this man.
@bobbyhill41186 жыл бұрын
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.
@stymiesam10 жыл бұрын
Nice tips Lonnie, Helpful video. Thanks for the direction.
@KLD292910 жыл бұрын
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.
@stettan175410 жыл бұрын
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.
@terryfinley77605 жыл бұрын
The best instructional I have ever seen on campfires! 👍
@szarkac9 жыл бұрын
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-Survival9 жыл бұрын
szarkac Thank you. I try to do a good job.
@kevinstrong93737 жыл бұрын
really good, clear simple to follow instructions, thanks again
@gunnadoitnow349210 жыл бұрын
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.
@Petibako3 жыл бұрын
This is outstandingly helpful. Thank you very much!
@d0ublestr0ker0ll10 жыл бұрын
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!
@chelseafeth10 жыл бұрын
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-Survival10 жыл бұрын
chelseafeth Glad you enjoyed the video and that it was helpful for you.
@anger_birb3 жыл бұрын
The intro almost made me cry it's so comforting
@snowscapephile47094 жыл бұрын
7:33 Ah, lovely. I love the sound of really dry wood done with a handsaw.
@dmartelis656 жыл бұрын
I subscribe to the idea that fire is a living breathing entity. It eat and it breaths! Dimitri
@dmartelis656 жыл бұрын
Eats
@nickfree468 жыл бұрын
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-Survival8 жыл бұрын
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
@nickfree468 жыл бұрын
+Far North Bushcraft And Survival yeah I watch it, in fact it was the first video of yours I watch and got hooked since.
@abroyles0077 жыл бұрын
nifreeman
@SKILLET21010 жыл бұрын
'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.
@johnmadden665610 жыл бұрын
Great tips...I already new most of this but still enjoyed watching you explain it all.
@jespersrensen221610 жыл бұрын
Tx, for the tips Lonnie. I learned a lot. And i really like your "down to earth" style.
@Tossdart10 жыл бұрын
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.
@zouhairsuleiman2092 жыл бұрын
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
@MrJaspermyboy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You made it look so easy.
@pesarirooni624 жыл бұрын
That was weirdly fun and informative to watch. Thank you ☺️👍
@rmesser10 жыл бұрын
Great tips on fire management. Fire = survival in many circumstances. Thanks for the the thoughtful presentation and details.
@onebadboy210 жыл бұрын
Good video Lonnie. I never even considered the fire eddying. Thanks brother.
@sargintrock25385 жыл бұрын
Duh, Now why didn't I think of that. Most Excellent!
@mccalltjtm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lonnie & Connie.
@chuckconge25367 жыл бұрын
Great vid lonnie, i taught my boys Loki and Thor this trick a few years back. They are 9 and 12 they love it. .
@pangeria1210 жыл бұрын
great tips thanks for sharing.
@debleetwo4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Pussyypirate3 жыл бұрын
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_resilience83797 жыл бұрын
Now i Will remember the famous triangle of fire ! Thank you from France 🇫🇷 ! I love yours vidéo ! Thanks, sorry for my english, peace.
@bluedogsurvive65015 жыл бұрын
The Birch is good for Fire and Chaga tea ❤️ the conifers are the most useful trees in the woods in my book👍
@ImASurvivorNThriver10 жыл бұрын
THIS WAS GREAT! Thanks for sharing.
@nekaudi43724 жыл бұрын
Awsome video. My uncle showed me & my cousins almost these exact scenarios when we were kids.
@Pawoodsman10 жыл бұрын
Awesome instruction for the novice outdoorsman
@TheAquaTraveler3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
What specifically were you doing wrong? .
@MrSopska Жыл бұрын
Precious! 👍
@rmesser10 жыл бұрын
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.
@Martyntd55 жыл бұрын
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.
@Hockeyfan98847 жыл бұрын
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.
@temporarychannelname85618 жыл бұрын
ahhhhh pealing birch bark off is satisfying.
@karenchakey10 жыл бұрын
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!
@parumlupum10 жыл бұрын
Very good tips, Lonnie! Thanks for sharing. ATB Marcus
@rasputin045210 жыл бұрын
All good sound advice Lonnie, ATVB Ken
@ant-1382 Жыл бұрын
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.
@GrizzlyOutdoorAdventures10 жыл бұрын
Great job. Thank you for sharing
@The.Alabama.Woodsman6 жыл бұрын
Nice triangle to be free-hand in the cold on birchbark!
@clydegray97143 жыл бұрын
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.
@SouthWestWildernessScotland10 жыл бұрын
Really good video and I did pick up a few tips from it, so thank's for posting it up. Atb Glenn.
@TheClarkson50485 жыл бұрын
Thank you my guy. Very well explained, can't wait to try this myself!
@eddieman370210 жыл бұрын
Great video. Triangle concept makes a lot of sense. Thank you