Primitive Survival Shelter Build with Bare Hands - No Tools Needed

[@GIguy]

Looks like the ideal place to build a shelter with all that wood hanging around. I got stranded once up north at our cottage, or close to it at least. This is in the Kawarthas, about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto where I live. We’ve had a family cottage up there for ages, about 10 years ago, as I often did, I just grab the canoe, and went fishing all day. But this day was an exception, because I didn’t check the forecast, and I was at least 3 km from our cottage in the middle of the lake, when one of those massive powerful flash thunderstorms hit, with almost no warning at all. All I could do was paddle like hell to the closest island. The waves were at least 10 feet high, not an easy thing when you’re in a canoe. I knew the area like the back of my hand, so I docked where are usually did on that island, tied my boat up to the nearest tree, and ran like hell to an outcropping of caves. As I look back this powerful wind comes out of nowhere, and blows not only my boat, but the tree it’s tied to, away. I had left my phone at home on purpose, I didn’t wanna be bothered in the middle of fishing, I just love being in nature alone, it’s so relaxing, except this time. I was stranded on the island with no way to get in touch with anybody, and because I was on the side of the island that faced an area where there were no homes or cottages, and it’s impossible to climb to the other side because of the cliffs that rise 100 m up, and I had no ropes, I was stranded for sure. The only good thing? Don’t ask me why but when I left my canoe, I had grabbed my tacklebox and fishing rod, which was my savior! I grew up in Toronto but spent three months every summer up north at our very rustic cottage, up until 10 years ago we didn’t have a telephone, all we had was a TV with an antenna, and cold water running up from the lake through a small pump. My dad built the cottage back in the early 50s, so needless to say it wasn’t exactly a luxury home, but it did teach me a lot about how to survive in the outdoors. Anyways, the storm pass by within 20 minutes, but my canoe was nowhere to be seen, and I knew I could not swim 3 km to the other side, as I had recently had surgery, only two months prior on my ankle, and there’s no way I could’ve made it, so, just like you did in the video, thanks to a bunch of downed trees, are used nothing but my Swiss Army knife, a bundle of twine and fishing wire, and constructed very very sturdy shelter attached to the cave, so I was guaranteed to stay dry, and safe from who we called old smoky, a bear that would frequently swim all the way to the island just to eat all the blueberries growing there. Thankfully he didn’t show up, and there were plenty of berries to eat, combined with the rainwater, and the fish I was able to catch, I was able to last five days by myself with no help. I always carry waterproof matches in my tacklebox, plus a little emergency kit, because as most people know who fish, getting scratches and scrapes is inevitable. I was able to start a fire, and kept that sucker burning, piling green tree limbs, knowing they make the most smoke, all day and night, until a rescue plane finally spotted the smoke. Worst of all, I had driven up two days before my family was to meet me there, so they had no idea I’ve gone missing until they arrived and saw my car but not me. I feel so guilty, my poor parents must of had a heart attack, because yes they’re still alive, And even though they are now in their 80s, and I’m in my 50s, they still treat me like I’m five years old! They didn’t waste time calling the cops, and I became the target of a massive search party. So thank you for making this video, because I can tell you that knowing the simple skills can literally save your life and me and the difference between life and death. The only hard part was cooking my fish without a frying pan or any utensils, but I’m pretty good at improvising. I found a really flat rock, and some other stones to put over the fire to cook my fish on, my Swiss Army knife had a knife and a fork of course, so I didn’t really panic at all, if anything I kind of enjoyed it, because I knew for a fact they would find me, my specialty is bonfires, even if I didn’t have matches I know how to start one, using only what I can find in the woods. It’s true that necessity is the mother of all invention, you get really creative when you think you might die! Thankfully the island had everything I needed to survive, it’s not very big, only 1 km long and about 750 m wide, but when you’re surrounded by a freshwater lake filled with fish, blueberries everywhere, and proper shelter, not to mention it was towards the end of summer so the weather was just perfect, but still, I’ll admit after a few days I began to worry a little, but I knew that I could stay alive for many weeks without any help. I think I must’ve eaten half the Fish in that lake while I was waiting for my rescue! LOL! Nothing like a plate of blueberries and fish for breakfast lunch and dinner! But hey, you do what you need to do to survive, like I said, it was actually kind of fun, I knew that whole area so well because I grew up there, but I’ve never really explored that island, so I kept the bonfire burning and went for walks, found some interesting things too, including a woman’s diamond ring that somehow washed up on shore. The only uncomfortable part is sleeping and wearing the same clothes for five days, I’ve often jump into the lake to wash off the mud and sweat from sleeping in a cave, but even the rescuers commented on what a nice little place I had created for myself. Apparently I was in the newspapers and everything, damned if I can find it, but I got to be a celebrity for one whole day, thanks to the skills that you taught people here today. Why am I saying all this? Simple, because most people think that it will never happen to them, so why should they bother to learn?, Especially if they live in the city, but life has a funny way of throwing things at you when you least expect it, which is why I always go prepared at least with the bare necessities. So trust me, pay attention to this video, because it can very easily happen to you, and if you don’t know what to do, you as good as dead. Thanks for the video and thanks for listening, and if you have any questions feel free to ask, just respond to my comment and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. And one more thing, for those of you with young children, no matter where you live, teach them the skills, and make sure they can remember it. Something very similar happened to one of my friends sons, but sadly he didn’t survive, because he was never taught how to survive in the wild by himself, he was 17, up north at a party, got drunk and wandered into the forest, far into the forest. He couldn’t find his way back, and this was in late October. I don’t know exactly where it happened, but it was a very isolated area, and because he didn’t know any survival skills, he died within two days from exposure to the elements, poor kid, and my poor friend. He’s never been the same since it happened, and constantly blames himself for not teaching his son the very basics of survival, please don’t make the same mistake with your kids, thanks for listening.

[@feraynironmane8101]

I read your novelette. Very pleased that you made it. I would not have. I dislike fish and berries and am terrified of bugs. So yeah.... would not have made it.

[@iamthehype3684]

Cool story I know my woods pretty well so I dont think I would get lost , and I live in a temperate climate so no crazy blizzards or storms. But the information is useful nonetheless.

[@TheGreenlark]

Thank you for taking the time to write all that

[@riotreaper7947]

So sad how you put effort into writing that but no likes

[@WayneKirby]

​@@riotreaper7947 I don't get why likes are so important? I'm sure more people have enjoyed reading his comment than his useless internet points suggests.

[@ericlinck6664]

You can always trust a dude speaking in an English accent to teach you survival lessons and techniques. Bloody well done mate!

[@brindlebuckley9564]

Judson O'Neil it's both

[@jonathanandrews9966]

@@judsononeil807 mate... British people say mate all the time.

[@dickterpene8697]

@johnny 71c aye mate

[@breadcake2186]

@@judsononeil807 English people do say mate.

[@fletch397]

Judson O'Neil I’m from England and I say mate

[@stacywood4247]

you should do a 24 or 48 hour woodland video and make your shelter . like if you agree

[@Greentim67]

You should by a bunjy

[@amandaoverton6549]

that is 1 of the coolest forts

[@daveslifeover65]

That was TA. No tools and a fairly well made shelter. Nicely done.

[@phoenix2473]

A bug tried to eat my butt he whisperd it in my 👂 when he flew by

[@kathrynh685]

idk Great?

[@benrose5852]

Im being honest I watched it because I wanted to build and continue are neighborhood fort

[@kathrynh685]

Tbh same

[@kathrynh685]

Karl Childers 1) not everyone’s first language is English 2) Have you ever heard of accidentally typing the wrong thing 3) Please find something better to do than correcting grammar on a KZbin comment for your own mental health

[@saltykingkrab1472]

@Karl ChildersI hAtE PeOpLe WiTh BaD EnGlIsH

[@hanafroome9743]

@Karl Childers don't be rude

[@Coffeemoth1]

Why do you care about the grammar?

[@jacobrogers4619]

i would recommend collecting moss from the ground further from your shelter because it can make the ground a muddy mess!

[@jamesdemaria2925]

I'm on the run from the law, and them fools cant find me in my moss shelter

[@simn_the_ptato19]

Um okay then...

[@raniosman9340]

them fools can find you underground if they want to *but not under the moss house*

[@ep1cnoober242]

But your data cant last forever

[@babytinkerz3088]

Don't forget your diamond sword

[@jacobrogers4619]

don't forget your moss door

[@jasmijnariel]

No sl*tty thumbnail, no BS talking, no fancy tools, nothing of all those things. Straight to the point, simple video that is perfect! Love it!👍😍

[@alambiduanchanel2384]

Mate this is the most beautiful Survival Instinct i ever seen, you're clearly Hardworking person Thank so much Mate Cheerioo... 👍👍👍🤠🍻🍻

[@chamilton9182]

Great vid!! Loved hearing your thought process as you went along, especially given no tools and no tarp. Thanks for the bushcraft common sense! God Bless, from Texas

[@paulrogers3637]

TA, yours is the first vid. series that truly encompasses "bush craft".

[@ragnarocking]

Love it. I hope you leave it up - I'm curious as to how long it will last and if it would possibly grow stronger over time, becoming more "water-tight" and insulated from wind.

[@annabnana_2778]

This is easier to make than some I’ve seen. I’m a girl and not that strong of course. This makes sense to me. I think I could actually do this. Good vid thanks!

[@LaurenKills1918]

This guy cares more about my safety than I do

[@GhastMan03]

Lol

[@deme9873]

If only he had the good sense to have warned me about penny stock scams.

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

It is good that you are honest enough to admit the shelter would not be waterproof. Too many people on KZbin are building crap shelters and making out that they would be weatherproof and it is going to put someone in danger.I have to wonder what is the point of going to all this work just to stop the wind which may very well change as you said. You could use the roots of a fallen tree or a bank or a large rock. A large fire would keep you warm if that was the only worry. my opinion is that rain would be a real killer if you had no waterproofs

[@qwertyuiopasdfghjkl2556]

For the bed, first sticks flat bed, than leaves than grass or spruce leaves, also the top cover mos is good to make it stealthy but add leaved for insulation and waterproofing, also close the front more so the warmth doesnt escape to much, there is usually little wind in the woods only along the tops

[@Myn6211]

Was so glad to see you touch on making sure you get yourself up off the ground near the end of this video. That is just so critical to any shelter build. Great video. Really enjoyed watching it.

[@carlbernsen1290]

Nicely made video, well done. It's good that you honestly pointed out the disadvantages too, and it's a lot of work for a shelter that's not really very waterproof! I'm always interested in what the 'survival situation' really is. Someone needing to sleep outdoors unexpectedly is likely to be either lost or injured, and realises they can't get back to base camp or home before dark. This is more likely if they're exploring unfamiliar territory and they've gone further than they can easily walk back in half a day. They'll realise that as it starts to get dark and they have little time left. They'll only need shelter if it's cold or wet or both. Imagine the time and energy saved if they had even just a thin waterproof tarp and a thin foam sleeping mat! Why not add a lightweight sleeping bag and a few oat bars and they're all set! Being prepared is not only about knowing how to make natural shelters, etc, it's about realistically assessing risk and planning to avoid it. Carrying lightweight, basic camping gear when exploring new places can make an unplanned overnighter, even in pouring rain, no more than a slight inconvenience, rather than a survival situation.

[@cometmaster1]

Our ancient ancestors made do with hardly any of the modern tools we have for bushcraft today. All one needs is good intuition and some knowledge of the natural world to make it home. Fantastic Demonstration, beautiful shelter. Cheers.

[@connievantravels]

Nice and comfortable looking shelter, especially with the dried grass for bedding. Thank you for showing us how.

[@marthamydear7499]

I watch this over and over to put it to memory in case of an emergency where I need shelter. Thanks so much!

[@olliec7609]

Reminds me of when I was homeless. Me and a mate (also homeless) built one of these, and the tree that had fallen naturally that we used as the top of the A frame, was quite high. So we could literally stand under shelter, at the opening. It took us ages, and after a couple of months our 2 man campsite had grown to a little homeless community out in the woods. We were proud of it for a little while. Until humans did what humans do best and ruined it. Too many people just kept trashing the place with their rubbish and drug paraphernalia. That the local council barred us from using the land. So police would show up everyday and move us on. Such a shame.

[@zadokmelkizadok9588]

This is what I like to see . Real survival tech no tools And it's all natural camouflage . Thank You.

[@E3Wandz]

His sticks: I My sticks: s

[@aesthetiche8431]

E3 Wandz lol

[@Juanito-elrayas]

Jajajajaja real

[@MaxiKingYT]

🤣

[@sename777]

My stick: slime

[@Diegoperez-fn9sm]

hey ,if anyone else is searching for survival shelter construction try Mahorrla Protect Ownlife Method (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )? It is an awesome one of a kind product for protecting your family from danger minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got great success with it.

[@mandyhull127]

Always love your videos. You would be a good person to be with in any situation. Well done to you and your dad too.

[@federico5044]

I’m doing a scout hardcore survival camp soon this helped

[@mrdankmemesbo1157]

Was it the wilderness survival merit badge

[@teresafarrell6457]

Your channel is the most fun I've had on KZbin in years. Thank you for taking your time out to film, entertain and educate us all.

[@TAOutdoors]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@sophiemckenzie2368]

I must add, depending on the temperature, the best insulation you could ever find in that kind of environment is leaves and shrubbery. Leaves act as a a natural insulation component, covering yourself in leaves would help prevent freezing to death

[@brendancurtin2038]

It all depends what environment you're in

[@capkarr]

About time someone goes over the details so that we can learn how to do it.

[@thevoodooman1609]

0:25 Me passing High School with a 4.0, but a 90.27% in every class

[@unitedtrailbuilders2320]

Hate all the dislikes on the vid your videos are really good I think I enjoyed the ones you did with the other guy too his cooking bits were awesome just shows what you can make while out in the woods

[@TobyLerone-yn3rr]

If I get in a survival situation I better have wifi or 4g to refer back to this video because I have the memory of a siv! Nice video mike any more overnights on the horizon?

[@TAOutdoors]

Overnighter soon, got a fishing show next week which has taken up quite a bit of my time.

[@samrostetter228]

aaayyyeeeee we got the same profile picture

[@Greentim67]

Genius haha.

[@Greentim67]

@@TAOutdoors ,Don't let them Down.Pure surv

[@josh-furness7679]

this inspires me to get out the house off my phone and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the woods brilliant vid mate

[@TheBookRookie]

You make my day) Love you’re videos , so interesting and helpful, please make a series out of this or at least a second episode )

[@rhettoracle9679]

Many settlers in prairies of US made houses of sod. Insulation of earth aids warmth and cooling. Brave of you to do as I've heard "Sod it!" has different UK meaning. Cheers from New Orleans

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Great video! Love the way you explain the why's and wherefore's of specific decision and options. Would like to see you do fire, food, and water, etc. Your way of teaching/explaining is very good!

[@shelliethomas7485]

Bob McElroy 23

[@HuskySamuraiZ]

I’m 12 years old with not that much survival gear but I love the wild and building my own stuff this helps so much

[@derbybushcraftandoutdoors3176]

Please do a follow up overnight video at this shelter where you complete the bed. Great job mate. Cheers!

[@DarxusC]

I'd love to see him spend a night in it in the rain, to evaluate it.

[@marinagameroficial1922]

I'm from Brazil, and I really loved this video, I love these things about survival in the woods. Thank you for the video, was very good to see.

[@dawnbritt870]

I so enjoy your videos. I always learn soooo much! You are a wealth of useful information. Thank you so much for doing this. I look forward to future adventures in this shelter. Blessings from “across the pond”. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@missycitty9478]

Awesome! What i like the most is, as you said, it blends in with the surroundings. Not so much to avoid being seen by humans, more so to avoid being seen by forest critters, haha. Thanks for sharing!

[@danielperley7832]

That was sweet. I love different points of view on things, especially when the person is good at teaching and has provided lots of detail on how they got it done. You are good at teaching and you provided great detail. I love you man!

[@jamesjayross1628]

Finally some from UK becaues people do this in hot places well let's say how you do it in cold places

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

I noodled one myself like this once, about the last time I got outdoors too...oh the busy life of a knife bloke...great upload Mike!

[@TAOutdoors]

Need to get back out there! I know what you mean though, with the quality of your blades I'm not surprised!!

[@mistygroves3503]

I'm really glad you did a video of the simple shelter, Mike. This is useful for anyone who was say, out hiking and got cut off by bad weather or lost. They would probably not have any tools with them

[@edenadams3440]

Nobody: Me: *watching this at 2am during quarantine, just in case of a zombie apocalypse* (it may not be the safest in a zombie apocalypse but it would be good temporary if I had no other choices, I could block any openings aswell)

[@inaya1.027]

me too!!!!!!

[@TanyaCookecoprimitiveart]

The moss with soil over the heavy twigs and branches made me think of fur over bones.... some type of extra armor to protect a human being during harrowing events. Excellent outdoor tutorial for survival.

[@leozuercher5789]

Thankyou for all those good informations that you learned me!!! This helped me to be ready for any survival situation.🏕

[@jacksondavis695]

Im literally using your vids as a class. Im taking notes and everything. I like this learning much better. It has a color i like.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Tidy work Mike, amazing how much work goes into even the simplest of primitive style shelters ~Peace~

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks Zed

[@marlbblack258]

sleep in it for a week.....

[@zanepearl7675]

MarlbBlack what is the purpose of this comment? How does it contribute to anything?

[@reefer2917]

Zane, Does yours?

[@zanepearl7675]

Reefer Fair enough.

[@ValerieJean757]

This is a really good demonstration of a fairly quick and easy survival shelter. With this one I would have a rest and then put another layer of sticks on each side and then throw dirt on it and then another layer of moss. Staying dry and warm is very important. Build a simple door that you can drag in front of the opening or move away as needed; and then in the one corner build a small clay wood burning stove out of rocks clay and hay with a little bit of a chimney on the outside.

[@TAOutdoors]

Watch all of our Historic Builds inspired by our Ancestors: kzbin.info/aero/PLxnadpeGdTxD9oAbeZcYKiGO7p3gIXmuZ This is a back-to-basics Natural Shelter build using just my hands and materials found in the surrounding woodland. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/taoutdoorofficial/ for more Behind-the-Scenes content. Thanks for watching! - Mike

[@GaiasPupil]

TA Outdoors Awesome bro 👏👏 still trying to figure out how to contact you seeing as I don't have IG lol. My email is Bizybodydiz @ gmail. Can't wait to see you and pops at the pallet cabin!

[@TAOutdoors]

Hi - you go onto the about page on my youtube channel you can contact me there

[@GaiasPupil]

TA Outdoors Cool mate, let me hop on via web. ✌

[@GaiasPupil]

TA Outdoors I hit the send message option, not sure how that works lol.

[@dub-dub4207]

Very cool brother man I like the shelter blendin in

[@underwaterdick]

Nice to see someone going simple and tool free, great idea. Good effort building a good shelter there.

[@robertwalsh3379]

Ive built these in the military too dude.... Great video m8

[@tykerphilly4305]

What tribal military do you fight for? Why would any soldier find him or herself building a primitive shelter? This is bullshit.

[@user-td3uj8is5i]

@@tykerphilly4305 querillas?

[@MrNight-dg1ug]

@@tykerphilly4305 When told to hold position, they gotta hide.

[@finnneee.kaylaaa1866]

👏🏽

[@emmamonponbanua1029]

I love what u did with your shelter knowing that you only used your hand .hope you can make more shelter because it gives us a lot of ideas in survival.

[@ninski2893]

This is my lucky day, new ta vid right when i was gonna take a dinner break :)) thanks for the great vids!

[@xr2nightmare]

I got stuck in the forest once, so I fashioned a phone out of some wood and watched this video, it really helped!

[@StuborgClassic]

I fashioned a forest out of some phones once, cool story I'll tell you it one time

[@xr2nightmare]

@@StuborgClassic can i hear it?

[@americanangelmiraclechild6492]

LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS, THANJS FOR YOUR DEDICATION

[@axelbrode]

Another Great video showing what can be accomplished even with no tools. Very inspirational, instructional and very entertaining as well. Keep up the fine work and Thanks Mike. Florida, USA.

[@SpiritForest]

Love the video.. Such wonderful moss you have in your area.. I enjoyed watching, thank you for posting.

[@TAOutdoors]

It is thick growing in this woodland because it is so dense.

[@jeffjackson6965]

I like this video! I strongly prefer the videos when you are talking and instructing all the way through. I will continue to watch either way...great job! Great content!

[@Tummetott]

Excellent video 😀 Thanks for sharing! All the best

[@mikeylitchfield4651]

I like the idea of making an A frame shelter just using a tree as the main support. It seems like the most stable solution and it's never that hard to find a thick branch to support the ridge on. Less chance of it collapsing under the elements.

[@isabellalonghilonghi2896]

i survived the cold war in one of these

[@mrdankmemesbo1157]

Bru, what side

[@mrdankmemesbo1157]

@All my subscribers are homo i know, I was just saying communist countries during the cold war like Russia with it's snow and veitnam with it's rain storms had a lot of bad weather.

[@waynecampbell8531]

Lmao... You realize there was no fighting in the Cold War, right? Hence the name COLD war.

[@band1tt]

LoL Good One :-)

[@rikigrigori3633]

@@waynecampbell8531 there IS fighting all over the world, but not between US and Russia directly The Korean War, The Vietnam War, Afghanistan War. are the big three war where proxy wars were fought

[@kateveneroso5754]

this is an extremely helpful and well thoughtful assessment of the area and the building materials. If a storm is blowing in it will move the "roofing" support/ excellent very cool.

[@robertveal7187]

I enjoying watching your KZbin videos, and learning from them😆

[@dankengine5304]

The moss literally looks like carpet. Forest carpet! I love this!

[@nerdysuzcategui3811]

hey ,if anyone else is searching for how to build an underground survival shelter try Franaar Escape Death Formula (should be on google have a look )? Ive heard some decent things about it and my m8 got amazing results with it.

[@TheFerretofEarth]

Why am I watching this, I have a test tomorrow. Might as well finish watching it incase the world ended from covid.

[@karmasmith3387]

Covid is being used to further other agendas friend and masks are harming us!

[@godsnotdead1030]

@@karmasmith3387 truth

[@articvplayz7771]

Thanks... I was in a plane crash after watching this. I was able to make a shelter and survive. You are awesome thanks

[@cichavlogs834]

Anyone else wish they could just like survive for like a year? But at the same time they dont

[@Shin-nr8ly]

I can & teach u in a few sentences its yearly & seosonal..u reserch all the roots tubers nuts & fruits that can be eaten Raw all year round e.g harvested all year at any time then u reserch all the seasonal food stuffs i just mentioned that only grow in certain times of the year u reserch what times of the year things grow that i mentioned Hint if u Make it yr Home you wont die out there

[@audiotechlabs4650]

Good info on what and how to survive in case you are put in a situation you were not prepared for! Basic tools(knife, collapsible multi tool, are items everyone should keep with them. Thankz

[@Stretch2024]

Hi Mike, I notice that u put a lot of work into every video, is there a large gap between doing KZbin full time and being a teacher (financially)? Like hours put in versus money brought out. Cheers

[@TanyaCookecoprimitiveart]

Absolutely brilliant crafting of an emergency shelter. A veritable artform (life saving as well). I plan on incorporating this technique in my sculptures. Thank you.

[@arthurchernikov5190]

Amazing good job

[@Timothy_Jones]

Loved this video! I'm in Western NC (US) and I'm amazed at the amount of moss you have at your disposal! I'd be hauling leaves and debris for much longer to achieve the same end result. Great work!

[@rian3744]

Im from Indonesia. I like you vidio.

[@littlexwolfx219]

ri an *video

[@Conorize]

Little xWolfx lmao

[@justayoutubechannel1756]

Vidio

[@outdoorjo6752]

Nice one, it pays for all of us to go back to basics from time to time, not least of all because Murphy's Law dictates that when our own emergency hits, we'll be miles away from any of our gear and life will poke us in the side and say, 'go on then, get on with it.' Good to keep those skills honed every now and then.

[@construction-productscemen4935]

Another awesome video Mike! Keep up the great work.🤙🤪🤙🤪🤙🤪

[@elec_tr0n]

Stfu

[@godsnotdead1030]

@@elec_tr0n bro 😭

[@philipmccann2358]

I wish I could find a woods like that….. loads of downed trunks and conveniently sized branches , all in one place and ready to use !

[@markcooper6736]

Great video as always and I’d like to know what trolls give you thumbs down on these remarkable videos they are so entertaining and informative I’ve been doing stuff like this my whole lifeAnd I love your channel

[@Taizunx]

Why focus on the few dislikes when there's an insane amount of likes in comparison? It makes no sense.

[@davidpang6078]

Very practical idea, helpful for survival, big contribution!

[@JJackONeill]

I love your work (and your dad), but this was my favorite video yet. Well done, sir. Although I’d have followed through a bit, maybe, with a fire and a meal. But still, just so freaking cool. Thanks! (^=

[@marktheunitedstatescitezen185]

I’ve heard that you can peak off some of the bark off dead trees will help defer the rain from dripping onto the Pete Moss !

[@yeoj3429]

I love watching these vids while high

[@laynflello8060]

you said it, buddy

[@littlexwolfx219]

Damn

[@amyfletcher4749]

Loads of great info! We all get stuck in our ways and we need to remember a simpler basic way so we don't panic in emergency situations.

[@shelliethomas7485]

W

[@Psiberzerker]

Just a quick note: For the purposes of filming, he rather rushed through especially the brush clearing, because editing. Don't do this, take your time, conserve your energy, and be careful. In a survival situation (Not making footage to edit into a video) It's not worth doing wrong. Start early, so you have more time to do it right, and also account for unforseen delays.

[@Drrayoldman]

FIRE FIRE FIRE.... Im a former Montana wilderness guide. I've spent many unplanned nights under the stars. As soon as I make the decision to over-night at a spot, I start a fire and gather wood. Feed the fire and gather MORE wood. Forget "old school" flints etc... keep a disposable lighter in your pants, shirt, coat and backpack. Then I begin the shelter. You can complete a shelter by firelight. And should an injury occur the fire can literally be a life saver! FIRE, for your life sake get the fire going FIRST! POW-MIA never forget

[@MILITARYSURVIVAL]

Super!

[@invinciblesoldiers5654]

Nicely done, now this is the shelter build by natural materials. not fancy items. Do a overnighter if possible in that situation that will be close to nature and feel really good. Thanks for the video.

[@simply_jessie8522]

His sticks: long and straight My sticks: short hard to break and curvy 😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@hippyjoe]

Lemme guess, you live someplace pretty tropic too?

[@ratjaw75]

Fantastic! Another Totally Awesome TA Outdoors video! Reminds me of when I was a kid playing in the woods and makes me want to tell the family I'm going outside play. Please more videos based on this shelter.

[@roelfindoors6767]

I hate this kind of video's. I watch them over and over again, just making sure. Please post more ;-)

[@BillHart_Family_Friends]

Excellent video Mike! You certainly put a lot of time and effort into your channel, thanks! I look forward to every episode!

[@sandrareed6127]

it would be great if you take Jaxx everywhere with you!

[@TAOutdoors]

He will feature more soon

[@acousticmusic3615]

Thank you! Love this. Not clickbait!! Keep it up

[@EverCassandra]

Cool! I'd spend more time in the woods if there weren't so many bugs out there.

[@umbra9705]

Cassandra Hall same, I know I can wear long sleeved clothes but I get hot quick

[@ribsandwich9002]

bugs are nothing

[@shieldmaiden000]

They won't hurt you. Much! LOLIf you enjoy something do it and don't worry about the small stuff. ;)

[@TravisOG64]

I’d disagree, here in the states one tick can ruin your life.

[@chrisfyffe910]

Deet

[@garyhertswildcamper8958]

Good job Mike, first one iv'e seen done without tools, which makes a changed from the stage managed survival situation where most youtubers always have an axe a saw and a knife.

[@Json219]

good place for that.

[@redfaux74]

This is brilliant considering your task. The greatest thing about this is, tomorrow some Squatch is going to love you.

[@brenna2779]

How did you do this in survival mode???