Practicing Fire Methods 1

[@DavidCanterbury]

The knife safety in this video is pretty marginal, even folks with a lot of experience can be complacent at times, of course I am aware of where the blade is and that I am in no danger but for younger viewers this is not a good example. A couple folks had commented and I took it a bit like trolling but really it is the truth, we should always practice the safest methods even when we are in a hurry-But we are all human

[@uuta2059]

Thanks from japan

[@stevencsawyerss]

Thanks so much for all your videos on how to survive. I am disabled and in a powerchair, my family and I used to go camping all the time, when I was able to walk better. I've wondered if I could survive, if I was stranded in the woods or somewhere. I keep a fire kit in the pouch on my chair, along with 550 cord and other stuff I've put together. Thanks Dave, your an inspiration to me! :-)

[@niallwildwoode7373]

This is one of the most ass-kickin' vids I've seen yet, for surviving when the SHTF. I'm passing it on to my oldest grandaughter, who's the only other member of my family bothered enough to learn these skills. Thankyou, Sir!

[@adamslater4592]

That's so funny. I live in ND and its been damn cold out and we got a lot of ice from some recent rain. Today was in the 20's and the ground was pretty damp even had a few little water puddles. On my way home from work I decided to take a drive down into the river bottoms and practice a few skills. One being making a fire from a feral rod and my knife, and the other being making a spear with my knife and some paracord. I successfully started the fire after 20 minutes worth of attempts and experimenting with the fire fuel I found in my vicinity. I used no char cloth because I had none with me. I think if I had the char cloth with me it would have slimed down my time by quite a lot. But in an everyday situation I normally don't have my char cloth with me so really I was practicing an emergency situation. From the knowledge you have given me, Dave, I was a success today. Thank you.

[@mdouble100]

I really respect your demonstration. The skill you have speaks of experience and not theory. It is all fine to show fire making techniques in idea conditions. However as you point out, it's important to be able to make fire when it counts. In the deep woods, in a driving rain, on a moonless night, making the perfect feather stick is not an option. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@MrSordius]

Thank you for sharing this. "You don't want to add fuel to a fire, until the flame is above the level of fuel" Very lifesaving!

[@girliedog]

Dave I've been watching your videos for the past two nights and they are simply fascinating. Your a wonderful teacher and a very skilled Woodsman in the best possible way. You dog is like my dog always watching and standing by just in case. Thanks for putting these together.

[@saintlysimon]

You need your own TV show Dave, I stopped watching that show when you left. Legend.

[@rolobio]

That was awesome! I really appreciate that you used charcloth, its great to see sustainable methods being used.

[@curtiswarner8379]

Great video Dave. Don't let the people who only watch videos and never go to the Field get you down.

[@TBOR101]

Thanks for the demo and Thank You for your dedication to us viewers, that wind was brisk and cold today.

[@gregstritch9736]

Wrap up marginal tender in your bandana and put it next to the body or under the arm inside your outer layer to help dry it out and get it warm to increase your advantage in the fire lay. Another use for your cotton bandana

[@realworldprepper]

Good instructive video, clearly makes the point of practicing skills in the worst possible conditions to ensure you can do it when it counts. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamkennison8920]

***** Dave, that was a great example of practical bushcraft.

[@fwaynedavis]

Now that's classic Canterbury! Don't diddle around. Say what you want to do, demonstrate the process clearly but realistically and a practical useful result is to be had. Thank you very much for sharing and educating us all.

[@shariris]

Took advantage of a very cold snowy blowy day yesterday to practice. Had great success, but no doubt would have been in trouble if I didn't have char cloth. Thanks for all you've taught me!

[@dcordry]

Dave, thanks for sharing these great tips with us. Good job!

[@ccbellycombativescoriebell6394]

OUTSTANDING job sir you are the uncle of the woods I wish I had growing up

[@slowtaknow]

great reminder for us fair weather bushcrafters, i need to practice in all weather types.

[@numberguy1]

Dave I love the videos you post especially going over the many ways you can start a fire in hazardous conditions. I agree that one should know more than one way to get fire started. I wish I lived closer to attend the pathfinders school.

[@paddlefootwt]

Rufus said, hurry up get that fire going he's cold.

[@flatophall]

excellent demonstration. Thanks Dave

[@guyallphin1295]

Rad! Thank you SO much for sharing your wealth of knowledge. Rev

[@thestig007]

Looks like a fun experiment. Usually you'll need fire the most when the weather is bad. Especially in the winter. It's good to practice in bad weather, because chances are, you'll need that fire when it's bad. Not when it's nice out.

[@jeffballew7787]

Great video Dave glad to see every thing prepared and done at one time depicting real events situations.👍awesome!

[@karsonbranham3900]

Excellent example Dave!! That was a very good demo on a real world situation! So awesome. Taking the scout troop out this Saturday to practice, we will be reviewing this vid to give them instruction prior to hands on. Thanks!

[@claytonleach8848]

Thats impressive Dave for just grabbing whats available in the elements. A rock and your blade. The x factor being the char cloth. Make no illusion that you have made hundreds of fires with ideal conditions and lighters or matches. If you have the right elements even with slightly marginal material you literally threw that fire together in less than 5 minutes. You could save your partners life with your skills. Depending how much dexterity you lose in your hands say falling in water. You still might be able to save your own hide with your set up in 10 minutes. Provided the char cloth didn't get compromised. It sure does get your mind right as in looking for material for a fire. Watching your videos has helped me build a sustainable fire quicker than in times past. My camp doesn't smell like gasoline lol.

[@Markparking]

I really like these kind of videos. I've learned so much from your videos these past years. I wanted to thank you for what you are doing, and to tell you that what you do, makes a difference in how I see my possibilities in nature. :) So once again, thank you all that you do, and I look forward to watching even more of your videos in the future :)!

[@LShapedAmbush]

I have learned that in cold or damp conditions it helps to build the fire lay on top of a flat piece of wood and lay the birds nest on that. The base prevents the cold, damp earth from sucking heat from your fire by conduction and makes the fire burn hotter at the beginning.

[@disposable762]

Enjoy your videos Dave you make me want to get out in the woods...Thanks

[@carloberg6153]

Great video dave. I just taught a couple young men this same thing about a week ago while I was hiking the river valley in Edmonton canada. Good old birtch bark and a ferro rod with some dead tree limb fuel. Cheers for now

[@kullcraven]

Good skill to know , and it is satisfying to make a fire in this manner. Good demo thanks for sharing .

[@Micscience]

Dave that was pretty cool I want to make my own fire. I also want to try to do it from scratch one day.

[@carolinaprepper540]

You are the standard by which all other survivalists compare them self to. Your in the survivalists and bushcraft hall of fame i'm sure.

[@DavidCanterbury]

Thank you,

[@IgorAjranovic]

Great video, great skills, still lot to learn from you Dave. Keep with good work, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@markhulette6987]

Dave- thanks for the video. I really liked the pace and tempo of this one; don't know if it was the wind blowing or what but there was an urgency portrayed here that was extremely 'real' as if you really were in a bad situation. Thanks for the reminder that even though we practice all the alternative methods of producing fire that it comes down to what you've got with you when you need it. Thanks again- really good stuff, as always.

[@zacf5643]

I actually went out to my teepee today in Michigan, with snow up to my knees in some places. Got a fire going first try, it's all about preparedness.

[@BorealWoodsrunner]

every time i now watch Dave i wonder when "the new adventure's of grizzly adams" is coming out :)

[@ozarkriverrat7086]

Good video Dave. I appreciate your hard work.

[@mitch2jzrz]

Another great video on fire making. Without a doubt your videos would have to be the best instructional videos I've come across on fire making :) Thanks for sharing Dave and stay warm during the snow season mate.

[@jamessisti38]

Giving this a shot over the weekend! Going to be in a pine/fir tree environment, so lots of fat-wood for kindling. Also, looking forward to trying my home-made wool hat. More weaving/knitting videos, please!

[@awsnap1709]

thumbs up if anyone's tired of watching the 2 farmers poncho/votivo commercial to get to dave's videos

[@2338]

Thank you for another useful video. We are waiting for new

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Awesome Dave. Well executed. I always learn a lot from every video. Next they will ask to make a fire with an ice cube and a freshly caught fish while holding your breath. Keep of the great work.

Hi Dave, now, you have also Snow! : ) Perfect. Great Video. LG Manfred Der Waldläufer

[@wyattoneable]

Good stuff here Dave. I need to practice more as I have failed too many times.

[@DaroffApFire]

That tulip polar sure is amazing stuff. I wish we had some up here in Minnesota.

[@DavidCanterbury]

I wish I had Chaga so we are even

[@lonewolfcreationsstuff7596]

***** what exactly is chaga

[@DavidCanterbury]

patrick hartwell True Tinder Fungus

[@dslag7812]

Here are just a few great trees in Minnesota that all will give decent bird's nest and or good fire lay starts. Russian olive, Buckthorn, Basswood, and Balsam Poplar to name a view good trees in Minnesota. The Buckthorn is invasive so, DNR should not get mad if your removing it but, I would verify with them.

[@AdamSeeleyActor]

+patrick Hartwell it's a form of tree fungus.

[@kbar4x4]

Thanks Dave!

[@Atkrdu]

Dave (and anyone else, I guess), you could have tried using the side of that knife & the sheath for a fire roll. I would think you'd use some inner bark fibers & could add the charcloth in the middle the same way people typically use ashes for this kind of thing.

[@mark308100]

I do practice these skills. But the secret is not to have to, be smart and be safe.

[@ronaldcoleman1323]

Again thank you for sharing you knowledge

[@TheDevildogger]

VERY Informative and well explained, GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@monkeythe1st]

Hope it's just the cold, but you sound a little out of breath. Stay safe in the cold bro. Keep the videos coming, I'm forever checking to see if you've uploaded a new video.

[@Billthrasher]

Another great video Dave.... whats the best way to tell whats dead or not in winter... everything looks the same

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Billthrasher Best way, IMO, is to look at the bark. Living bark will be tightly attached & generally without cracks and/or splits. Dead bark will have those. Will be loose, and often chucks of it have already fallen from the tree. If needles are still clinging to evergreens they will be brown. Missing needles from a evergreen is also a dead give-a-way that the tree is dead. Broken/fallen limbs can be another indicator.

[@caljim1950]

You must have been cold. I don't think I've ever seen you rush like that.

[@stephensgate1]

Well done Dave. Stephen, Ohio

[@Peebsfosho1]

Hi Dave! I have been a loyal fan and follower since day 1, I love everything that you do and convey. I live in the Massachusetts and we have many tinder sources but the hardest problem in the winter months is building that foundational bird nest. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video showing different types of bird nests besides poplar since it is not available here. Thank you so much for your great videos either way. Keep kicking ass Dave!

[@jms91177]

That was a great video, Dave. Can you do a video for me on the Arctic Strap Drill-Mouth Drill? I havent had much luck on Google about making one of these. Ive watched a few video's on KZbin. Id really like to have your take on this subject. Lately ive been getting into the Bow Drill and Hand Drill. This is something id like to add to the ol'tool box. Id greatly appreciate it. Have a good one man.

[@patrickgermond2750]

This video was fantastic!

[@jameswilliamson416]

Rufus is like, "What you doing guy?"

[@spacecat86]

great vid as always, sir.

[@JoshuaRaines]

Very Nice Dave

[@mooseboy66]

Hey dave im always impressed by your real skills. Your video reminds me of the jack londons film "to build a fire" im sure youve seen it but if by chance you havent its on youtube for free just search for it its only about 1hr long. Take care.

[@gus1911]

Thank you for the video kind sir.

[@dzoutdoor3335]

Another great video!

[@honeybadger660]

Awesome vid Dave

[@mlwoutsidelife2236]

Hi David all the way from Scotland👍🏻 Top video bruv 👍🏻

[@anttiolavisalonen3662]

Dave, you look awesome with that hair.

[@IndianaWoodsman]

If you only knew the amount of times in the winter Ive laid my knife down beside be to after striking a ferro rod and getting an ember you would cringe. I figure as long as you are cognitive of where your blade is all of the time your safe. Thanks for the videos Dave. I need to come see you at your school sometime.

[@TedsOutdoors]

Amazing as always.

[@garyminick1050]

Great job buddy !

[@aplong1911]

Great video

[@hermannkateri2120]

This is definitely an area that I can improve.

[@gergelynagyfugedi6864]

I wanted to subscribe... but then I realized: I am a subscriber already. Lol. Greetings from Hungary.

[@Purrebark]

That jacket looks nice and warm. Would be good to have here in sweden i imagine. Where did you buy it?

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, Yay Team..! Fire in the Snow, Man..., with struck with Knife and Flint, and built on Damp Bark and Char-Cloth...; sparklingly cool...! ;-p Ciao !

[@jamescarmean2701]

enjoyed the video. WHERE did you get that interesting tin with the two compartments? So handy to be able to keep a flint in a specific place separate from your char cloth. I want one. Do you know a source?

[@tylermccutcheon2870]

Great vid as always Dave. You have maybe already shown these methods in past vids but why not show chemical combination fire making methods such as potassium permanganate and glycerol for example also some more primitive fire making methods like a fire pump or fire plough. Thanks 😊

[@leighrate]

Bobby it's Bic, not Bick and David is correct. Also even having a lighter won't get you fire under those conditions unless your preparation is correct. Oh and good luck with using a gas lighter under those conditions. Char cloth will stay lit, gas lighters won't.

[@shramj]

It's good the have a Bic but when you are in difficult weather, you would want a couple of backups as well. Some matches and a fire steal for example. If having a fire was a matter of you freezing to death or not, I would have at least 3 methods to light a fire on me.

[@ArchitectofViolence]

Great video as always. One question I have for you is that I do not have poplar trees in my area. I live in central texas and mesquite, cedar, oak and hackberry are common here. We have a massive pine forest about an hour and a half away but none in my area. What other trees do you suggest for bird nests?

[@kimballcody3328]

Looks cold

[@jerrymorris1527]

Great Vid. Better to know how to do it as many ways as possible and never need them,than the other way around!! Just because we now have modern things like Bic lighters and the such does not negate the need to know how to do this if push comes to shove. Keep em coming Dave.

[@michaelstjohn6086]

It's nice to see you in a little bit of a hurry for once, what was the wind chill that day? You looked cold.

[@muckypupoutdoorsguy5281]

Hi dave from the uk, great content as usual. Why not recreate some senario survival videos. I for one would love to be involved in some way, I'm a avid outdoorsman and bushcraft self reliance mentor of over 15 years.

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

You made it look so easy.. which i know you've probably started millions of fires on your own... but even with that being said and my experiences with "Fire" ... its harder then it appears... especially when your cold and wanting that fire right then and there...

[@linklesstennessee2078]

good video dave

[@brucewayne-cave]

Very Nice.

[@1424charles]

Keep doing the challenge videos there fun

[@Southernburrito]

Looks great to me.

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video good job. That knife looks great to have what knife is that. Thanks. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@jokertoker7]

I live in Ohio too and it's brutal today. Kinda inspired me to get outside and practice

[@DavidCanterbury]

Yeah she was a bit crazy today for sure

[@achildr1]

LoL...no disrepect. I'm in Petoskey MI (foot plus of snow, some new snow, 0F as we speak and there's always a wind)...if i could get my Wife to film me, I'd definitely be down to try to get a fire by marginal means. That said, that would be nearly impossible without the skills i've learned from this channel.

[@jokertoker7]

Alex Childress definitely miss northern Michigan, lived in grand rapids and big rapids for years. Nothing like nubs nob and the highlands!

[@amuba6al]

You are the man!

[@butchiemccarty6331]

hey Dave, big fan, you've helped me out a lot in my adventures. i recently tried making a Comanche style saddle bow out of red oak. it cracked when we soaked it in water. i still want to make the saddle bow, we tried re-enforcing the limbs with wrapped dried rawhide but it still broke, any tips on wood types, or better tips overall?

[@wesdianejones]

Dave, I think I finally figured out what is missing from your videos; the drama, the complaining, the blaming & the satire. Don't change a thing sir. Never become a me too business.

[@realityfighting]

That Camo jacket that you are wearing Dave is totally bad ass! Where did you get it and who is it made by? Looks like something from King Mountain.

[@RasDoesBushcraftBackcountry]

I am always more prone to self injuries when honing my knife. Or drying my blade from moisture.

[@robertbee9776]

If there isn't any birds nest material, will hair work? Looks like your hair may be good for nest material if it would or could work. Because sometimes there may be no more time to look for a dry suitable nest if your freezing and you only have minutes to spare. The char cloth on hair could be a life saver. Hair will grow back.

[@JustMakinProgress]

Thank you

[@leighrate]

Impressive.

[@joshnagenmurugiah4531]

Nice 🐕 that Rufus.