The Convertible Super Shelter, Bow Saw Backpack and Coffee

[@Divenity]

Never would I have thought to use a bow saw as a backpack frame, that is genius.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. It's the best way to carry a bow saw that I have found. Thanks for watching

[@forestturnings5732]

Your videos are most informative and entertaining. Please remember that 99.9% of us don't sew. You are quite talented with that sewing machine but for the rest of us, those things you create are beyond our capabilities and therefore, just entertainment.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I can understand that, you have the right idea tho. Take it as entertainment seeing how custom gear is made. Thanks for watching

[@sarahtonen6266]

I know Nick is way young, but i have a little crush on him, with his corny jokes and always supportive attitude . This is one of my favorite channels!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it and Nick says he's flattered! Thanks for watching Sarah

[@ansuz444]

No matter what's going on in this crazy world we got, you boys just keep on crankin' out great new video content. No matter how bad a day I have, you lads always cheer me up.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to hear that we can cheer you up! Thanks for watching my friend

[@ansuz444]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Not a day goes by that I don't loop my paracord lanyard around my thumb like you showed us all those years ago.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@ansuz444 Very cool to hear that!

[@gymntonic]

You need your own gear line, man. That’s a good shelter!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Who knows, maybe one day? I'm glad you liked it Ralph, Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@deuteronomy3162 Maybe but most of its homemade! Lol.

[@oferbechor1579]

THANK YOU Dave and Nick for the video for the good vibes I'm always learning alot and get inspierd by you thank you

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome my friend and thanks for watching!

[@johnstevenson9429]

Hey Dave regarding the ends you are considering putting on. How about using Velcro to attach them. It would be secure and still not limit your setup options if you wanted to remove them

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good to me! I even bought a 12 yard roll of velcro recently! Thanks for watching John!

[@craigmooring2091]

That's a great idea, John; I was going to argue against sewing them on to retain versatility, but I don't like the idea of needing to carry the clips for that.

[@ptonpc]

Just wanted to say it's always a pleasure 'visiting' you here.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Always great to hear from you my friend

[@chrisjoseph3970]

Dave 100% honesty for some reason this video of yours always wakes me up out of a depression funk. I must have watched this upload, from the 25:00 minute mark to the end, a dozen times. By far my favorite video on youtube to tune into when its feeling like end-times.

[@chrisjoseph3970]

you building that fire is captivating and idk why lol ... i think i belong outdoors

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Chris! It's great to hear it's lifted your spirits so many times. Take care and thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hit the outdoors any chance you can

[@chrisjoseph3970]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 its the only place where I can actually focus on my thoughts. I try to as much as I can, thanks Dave! really appreciate you guys. Could you please tag me or tag it here whatever videos you do at night or just before dark as you did with this one?

[@o.wildfarmer8023]

He's such a Bushwacker , accent and all, he is making me flushed under the collar. What a man!😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@tylercolvin3782]

Its Friday, it's late November , theres 2 Georgians hiking in the woods in the dark so they can have a coffee. They bring along a portable, collapsible, convertible shelter ( who's design was sparked by a legendary Canadian)so they can have one now and rest comfortably then have another in the morning( they dont show it but I'm betting they also have some grits, bacon, and or corn bread mix too). To some its absurd, to the rest of us it's another fabulous Friday with Dave and Nick. Great looking design, I think a tweak might be to have the sides permanently attached keeping the Baker Tent design. It will allow the plastic front to be attached and be relatively protected and allow more height inside so there are no hunchback issues. I know Nick prefers a shelter with a floor, but the enviroment you need a super shelter in isnt high season for mosquitoes, gnats, or spiders. Thanks Boys, I needed a campfire chat 😎, appreciate the invitation. PS if you split the load a bit , I bet you could incorporate this unit with your portable windbreak/ fire reflector that you sewed up a couple years ago.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the introduction! Lol. Good suggestions for the shelter and I agree on using that fire wall reflector with this. Take care and thanks for watching Tyler!

[@davidwatsonii9469]

NICK, BROTHER APPRECIATE YOUR DAD, I'M 59 AND YOU DONT KNOW HOW MUCH I WISH ME AND MY DADS RELATIONSHIP WAS LIKE WHAT YALL HAVE, ME AND MY DAD FOUGHT MOST OF MY LIFE, LOVE THE CHANNEL TOO

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very wise advice and thanks for watching David!

[@New-o6o]

more night time videos with chef dave would be good to watch.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I've got a few ideas ready to film!

[@1111111idiot]

Of course I'll be in the minority but I think the best lighting was when you fellows first sat down drinking that good coffee. - with no light but light from the fire. All the best to you and Nick and your family.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Of that's definitely the most natural lighting! Take care and thanks for watching Ray

[@jamieschmotzer]

That ALICE bow saw frame! ❤️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it Brother!

[@2009glories]

Hope you, Nick and family had a Happy Thanksgiving.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It was pretty good! Thanks for watching and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too

[@lanegardinier760]

I remember the John's Mountain story, and was wondering how you weren't thinking all of that crashing behind you guys wasn't the Bigfoot! Always makes my day to watch one of your videos, thanks so much for all you do and for being such fun guys to hang out with for awhile!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Funny thing, noises in the woods aren't as scary when someone else is around. When alone? It's terrifying. We are glad you like the videos and thanks for watching Lane

[@terryw.milburn8565]

That's 1 Mamma Jamma Slick Shelter, Hap-E Thanksgiving Dave & Nick ! ATB T God Bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it that much! Happy belated Thanksgiving to you too, may God bless yall and Thanks for watching Terry!

[@AmysAutopsyReport]

I'd probably leave the ends off. That way you can use the shelter in more ways! I hope you guys made it out alive! Being close to John's mountain!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats exactly what I was thinking Amy. Id have way more versatility that way. LOL, we made it out, luckily we had a mountain separating us from Johns Mountain! Take care and thanks for stopping by Amy!

[@edwinklaver]

When I saw the first set up, I was already thinking, baker's tent, when you said baker's tent. Nick behave! The experimenting is my favorite part.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We think alike Edwin! Nicks always good, lol. Thanks for watching my friend

[@spfb]

Hey Dave I love the way you get creative with your gear! Just goes to show people that you can modify your gear to achieve your needs. Great video.....

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sometimes the best gear is homemade! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@waynethompson9635]

You are the only guy on the internet that I am interested in seeing modify the super shelter. The heavy black material is from a grow tent for growing plants 😜 indoors lol. Call it the super duper shelter.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool to hear that Wayne! I like that Super Duper name!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

This is what I have recommend many times for super shelters: Buy a translucent shower curtain, and run 550-cord through the grommets to open and close as a front door, works great! Also, German surplus ground sheet looks like similar material that your dad bought, it is dark green color and very durable.

[@stephenzevetchin]

Great solution....thanks!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds like a great idea! That goes perfectly with my reusable shelter idea.

[@madeucedancinclub2452]

SHOWER CURTIAN CLEAR ,, DOLLAR TREE $1 , 6' X 6' OR 72 INCH X 72 INCH . ALSO OVEN BAGS FOR BAKING , COMES IN VARIOUS SIZES , CUT AND TAPE TOGETHER TO LOOK LIKE A WINDOW , OVEN BAGS CAN HANDLE ABOUT 300 DEGREES OF HEAT

[@jeffcooper9363]

@@madeucedancinclub2452 Oven bags are also great for tier 1 gear to boil water in

[@suzisaintjames]

9:31 See Dave in a Sun Oven! LOL! Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Easy way to get a tan

[@suzisaintjames]

@@Reallybigmonkey1, in Arizona 🌵, a lot of people use solar ovens to roast a chicken and bake bread. Hitting 350-400f is no problem. Solar dehydrators are great for making jerky and dried fruit for trail mix. With no cost (after building the box). 💖🌞😷🌵

[@garaidher]

Nick is legendary! you never know when you gonna get the Nick bonus!!! makes every video infinitely hilarious, so priceless, I love it

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

He absolutely adds fun to it! Thanks for watching

[@randyyeager]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 unless this is Nick's Alterego on KZbin....lol

[@wildwoman2able]

Very creative,I like the floor style shelter,Nick is a laugh!❤️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! We are glad you liked it

[@southernhawaiianbeginningb673]

Love it ! There's a camp out on 04 - 05 Dec for Mors Memorial for cancer research. I'd like to do a super shelter in his honor and make a donation for research. Simon, a bloke in the woods had a video and a few others I believe.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's fantastic to hear!

[@tomritter493]

4th and 5 th of DEC . Thanks guys

[@garrysayer547]

Honestly, you are one of the most incentive and intelligent people I have seen. I wish we could camp together.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Garry! Man I'm always fun at care

[@ronaldpaul3703]

Woobies are wonderful, I have one in each camo. There’s even been songs written about them Strangers in the night woobie doobie do and that timeless Kenny Rodgers song woo oh bee don’t take your love to town and others. Maybe strips of Velcro for the end flaps, one strip on the main shelter and one strip on the long side and one the short side for different setups. The. Multi- purpose woobie super shelter another good video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, never heard that Kenny Rogers version. Ill have to give it a listen. I'm glad you liked it, I do love the velcro idea. Thanks for watching Ronald!

[@3196453]

I use a woodbine for my underquilt protector

[@MutsPub]

Very versatile set up. Nick had a valid point, neck breaker with that angle while sitting. He was a trooper! - ha. Thanks.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Lol, yeah its a sleeper, not a siting in kinda shelter! Thanks for watching

[@J0MBi]

Good to see that Alice Bow Saw pack again. I love the concept of using gear for multiple purposes, like a saw for a frame. I'd definitely enjoy seeing some more concepts like this if you can think of any. I've been experimenting with folding chairs for frames, foam mats for padding and ponchos for bivi bags/bed rolls. I've found that if you balance these ideas right with your set up it can save a lot of weight and also make the ruck more comfortable to carry, but it takes a bit of planning and testing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it! Throughout the years Ive put a lot of them multi use items in the videos. Whats bad is the bulk of them have appeared on video only once so they get lost in the mix and rarely seen again. I may have to put some thought into a video showing all multi use items. Take care and thanks for watching!

[@stephenzevetchin]

Yeah, Dave has fun, but his ideas and inventions plus his skill to sew, weld, etc., make him a valuable source for us woodsmen.

[@stephenzevetchin]

Have nick make target specific Playlists maybe?

[@sandym6760]

@@stephenzevetchin What I was just thinking 🤔

[@redsorgum]

Nick: Some bad memories………seen some stuff…..🤪🤣🤣 Great information as always.👍🏻 The one thumbs down, probably rides a unicycle with a flat tire.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Bad stories, bad memories! I'm glad you liked it. I never liked unicycles, lol. Thanks for watching

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

That shelter will cover many different situations, nicely done Dave. I think Nick has already made up his mind about that Kukuri. Hope you both had a great Thanksgiving. Safe journeys.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh yes, So far every situation Ill be in I think this will cover it some how. Thanks for watching and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too

[@donaldvibbert5629]

Great job on the night video sweet camp site can't wait to see you in the next one and Mors is the man

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Donald, I'm glad you liked it. Man Mors is highly missed and always will be. Thanks for watching

[@akai454]

Good to see You again Dave and Nick :) Stay Safe out there guys :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to hear from you Kyle! Thanks for watching brother

[@akai454]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 I hope You get to license some of Your Ideas soon and live off of the royalties :) Talk too You later Dave Take Care :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@akai454 Man that would be nice!

[@1shirleynewman]

Good morning fellows. Really enjoy watching you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! And a good morning to you too!

[@Gullrica]

Nice to see you two out there having a good time. Cool and versatile shelter. Great tip on those side flips things. Stay healthy my friend. Greetings.

[@sosteve9113]

Good to see you again Gullrica

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to hear from you Ulrica! Thanks for stopping by my friend!

[@gigi3242]

I really like that it's not a one time use thing, like those mylar sheets. Thanks for the video Dave and Nick. Be well.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it Gigi, and thanks for watching!

[@mussydesign7933]

Glad yr back with a new video mate

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to be on here, thanks for watching

[@nimrod275]

Thanks for the laughs guys🤣. Always enjoy seeing Nick on your adventures 🇺🇸

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and we are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@jasonjohnson6344]

Just started to watch you scattering out your gear. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, I'm always dumping gear out. Thanks for watching Jason and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too!

[@djmelchisedec6242]

Thank You for showing your lean to and the visit with coffee and company . GOD BLESS BROTHER

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome DJ! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother

[@octobermoon9]

Hi Dave, I hope you, Nick, and all of your loved ones had a wonderful Thanksgiving! That is a great shelter and I especially enjoyed the nighttime part of this video! A very relaxing ending with a dash of spooky in the pitch black with the full moon peeking through the trees. Loved it! Dave's Don't Die In The Woods Shelter with plenty of disclaimers. LOL

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Beverly! We had a good Thanksgiving, I hope yours was happy. I'm glad you liked the shelter and the spooky moonlight. I still hate filming in the dark. Lol, take care and thanks for watching my friend!

[@michellehiggs60]

Really enjoyed that video Dave great shelter. What about good ol Dave’s shelter. That’s what nick called you. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. LOL, often times Nick refers to me as dear ole Dave! Thanks for watching Michelle!

[@Flashahol]

I love seeing you re-use your inventions while on the quest to the next one. You definitely should market some of them! Ideas for the tips: Velcro strips, tons of loops, bungee cords, stretch material... You could also integrate this with a cot modified as a bicycle trailer and have the full super shelter on wheels (am I having some sort of déjà-vu??)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! I'd have to have some serious investors before I'd ever market anything. Oh, I do seem to recall a bicycle trailer similar to that! Thanks for the suggestions and thanks for watching

[@suzy9342]

Ann.. I had so much FUN Spiders and snake!!! Funny memories 8🤣😂🤣🤔👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸 Blessed Thanksgiving 🦃🍗

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching and a Happy belated Thanksgiving to you too!

[@markoda2120]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and Nick. Great idea!! And it was nice for us to see what you go through when designing a new project. All the options, possibilities and modifications. We also see the difficulties you deal with while filming. Can't wait to see the next video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Mark! I figured if I cant decide on details Ill just let KZbin decide! Thanks for watching and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too Brother

[@indyoutsider]

Always always love your videos Dave. There is one problem, it's my problem, but I watch you two make and drink some amazing coffee, but this time it's at night. I couldn't help myself, but I made coffee too, and had coffee with you fellas (so to speak). Now I won't be able to sleep tonight. Oh well, I did it to myself. That's how influencing your videos are. My solute to you two. O7

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! Funny thing, caffeine has absolutely no effect on Nick or myself. Night or day, we can drink coffee like water. Lol. Take care and thanks for watching brother

[@JelleeASMR]

Hope you all had a peaceful, restful, and blessed Thanksgiving. When you started talking about John's mountain I got chills up my spine! Were you serious about going back some day? That I gotta see, from hundreds of miles away through the safety of my computer screen!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh we had a nice peaceful Thanksgiving! I hope yours was too. Ive always thought about going back to Johns Mountain. I dont really want to but I think I need to just for some kinda closure. Ill film it and I wont go alone! Take care and Thanks for watching

[@sandym6760]

Now I'm SO curious what the issue with John's Mountain is ....

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@sandym6760 Here's a video explaining it if you have time to watch Sandy kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJakemeJoMhlppI

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

Nice shelter. I'm just here for the coffee.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, I'm glad you liked it Brother. Thanks for watching

[@peterkinberger9741]

David, when you see an upright rotted standing tree, observe it for bees especially around the base and up about two feet. Those trees are often homes for honeybees, meaning, wild honey and bees that will chase you for up to an hour. That is how long they stay angry. They will give chase up to a quarter of a mile, generally. Africanized bees are far worse and will chase you far longer. If you run into a tree that has honey local beekeeper can retrieve it for you while he attempts to capture the queen. You could start a smoky fire close to the tree making certain the prevailing winds and breezes smoke the tree. The bees will become more docile and you might be able to remove the honey sac yourself. I always watch trees of that nature and generally leave them alone until after camping, then I observe , then I push the tree until it breaks as close to the base as possible. If there are bees and or honey, I call a beekeeper and he will do what is necessary. Usually there is pounds of honey in those spots. I like it when bees are in the vicinity because an animal creeping at night could do something to get the bees riled up and he will make noises or run off from the bees. I don't camp right up on them, I give them their space but I make sure my site is safe from rotted trees and overhead limbs that are caught up in branches. I also look for dead branches still attached to the trees. I am sure you know the drill. All it takes is one little wild snipe to run straight up the tree and cause a dead limb to break away from the tree and he won't holler " heads up " ! Later ! Oh by the way this video was great in terms of innovation !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for sharing that info Peter! That's very valuable information!

[@mike_outdoors4918]

That looks like an awesome shelter, I bet it gets super toasty with the plastic on. Thanks again Dave, take care mate 👍🙂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Mike, I'm glad you liked it. Even without the plastic it's very good about trapping heat! Take care and thanks for watching

[@beerhunter272]

Hey Guys. I've been patiently waiting for another video. I like your shelter, but if you made it longer, you could raise the back a bit so that you're not forced to sit forward like Nick was. I think the added weight would be worth it. Have you used your home-made sleeping pad lately? I loved that video. I've not been able to find the foam material that you used. But that was such an awesome project. I've found that by hanging a Coleman lantern above my camp, the light won't be in my eyes. It would work well for your camera light. I like your bowsaw frame. Another brilliant Dave idea. Keep up the good work you two and I'm looking forward to the next video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all! I actually have two other homemade reflective tarps that I could use over head with this. That foam I used on that pad can be bought at Lowes or Home Depot, it's meant as the padding under laminated wood flooring. Take care and thanks for watching

[@nightowl7052]

Great video! As usual Dave and Nick ! ☕️ 🔥 ⛺️👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! We are glad you liked it

[@angryshrub1]

Love the shelter. What if you used Velcro on the edges of the tarp, then put the other side on the end pieces so you could put them anywhere along the edge? Just a thought. Thanks for letting us in on your adventures.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

THANKS for a great suggestion! I picked up on the welding blanket/Reflex idea from Real Big Monkey's earlier videos and made my own copy. With YOUR Velcro hack, we don't need to commit to one position or another for the sides. I would line those panels with Reflex as well. Anyone taking this kit isn't going to be hiking far in. NEXT, we need to find a work-around for shaping the sides to work with different tarp slopes. Maybe Velcro again? We could work the Velcro to vary the edge slopes, rolling any excess up and fastening it out of the way as necessary.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Mick! I do like that idea, and I recently bought a 12 yard roll of velcro! Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@jamesellsworth9673 Yep, velcroed ends opens up a whole new world of possible set ups!

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

I love all your ingenuity in the field. You save my life! I adhered good quality Mylar blankets to the walls of my tent after watching your videos. I'm in Vermont subzero temps and Canadian snow ❄️ trying to live outside. I'm cancer patient & Navy Special Forces brat so I am staying outside for fun & saving money. I'm quite comfortable thanks to you & Nick making these videos. I'm going to make a video of my new shelter & camp next week during a winter storm bringing in record subzero temps. And do some cooking by a small fire to show you what I did. I'm using 3 moving blankets for my floor. Got tarp clips so I could hang wool blankets along the inside & outside of my tent for insulation.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds fantastic! Definitely comment on one of my videos with the link once the video is up

[@binsonbunch2715]

Excellent as always and happy Thanksgiving! I like the flexibility you have with the detached panels. What if you sewed in some toggles to slip through your loops to give you a more solid attachment point yet still retaining attachment flexibility?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too! Several mentioned zippers and velcro but toggles is a very good idea!

[@ac_in_tuc4473]

hi dave and nick...clip that light on the camera and we'll see you fine...also just an idea for your sides...fold the part that you set wood on under..it would make another floor piece for your gear perhaps. and we heard you fine. thanks for sharing...i love your vids....you are so much fun when you experiment with gear.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very good ideas! We are glad you like the videos so much, Thanks for watching AC

[@hammerhound168]

Inventive as always Dave. Did you make the floor insulated ? This would also make a great A-frame with floor shelter ( nice and cozy). I like the adaptability of loose side panels. If you make them fit one configuration they will be unsuited for others. 6lb is reasonable for a winter shelter system ( looks like a 3 season shelter ,autumn, winter, spring for at least the lower 48 states ). Surprised you did not include you insulated reflective ground sheet with this setup. You Need to get a gallon Stanley thermos of coffee for Nick ( make him carry it). Otherwise build fire first thing and make coffee, It seems to make him happy. He might even help clean the workshop for coffee. Looks like you could have used your fire reflector / wind screen too. With all three of those items you have invented , I dub it the Pearson Adaptable Shelter Systems. Hope you had great thanksgiving . I am looking forward to the Next One , LOL (your Vid also).

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I didn't insulate the floor, it's just double layered. I figured if it was insulated it would be way too bulky to fold. I do have my reflective pad I can add along with my fire wall and that other reflective tarp I made. I love that PASS name! Take care and thanks for watching

[@leefra1]

Thanks for the adventure guys, always a pleasure!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and thanks for watching!

[@ou75id32]

Interesting ideas to think about and try it. Big cheers to Nick and chef Dave from Croatia ,always glad to see your new videos...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, We are glad you liked it. Cheers from the USA and Thanks for watching

[@RaceGun75]

cool concept, good job teaching Nick skills and making him tough.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@GODANMEDIA]

Happy Belated 🦃 day Georgia Brother from another video. God bless you all and thanks for the video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother and may God bless you too!

[@samwilson744]

Great idea with the bow saw, what I like or one of the things about your videos is you don't wast 5 minutes filming you walking past the camera, love your gadgets Dave atb Sam

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Sam, I'm glad you liked it. I always hated them long intros with walking around and music and stuff. If I want that Ill watch music videos. Lol.Thanks for watching

[@REB65]

that crashing around in the background was just Sasquatch. He heard you were talking about him on that show a few days back and just wanted to say hi 😝😜. Thanks Dave and God bless y’all 🙏✌️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! If it was I had my camera ready! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@johnburgin7478]

Cool shelter. The pack frame is excellent. Multipurpose is always good . Have good morning

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks John! I'm glad you liked both of them

[@craigmooring2091]

Whatever you end up calling it, I am really looking forward to seeing an over-nighter with the finished product. Preferably in a blizzard. 😜

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, blizzard's are rare in Georgia but we do get them every few years or so

[@richardthompson6406]

Thanks guys. Happy thanksgiving bye from Oregon

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it Richard. Thanks for watching and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too

[@diannaharrison5931]

i hope you and Nick had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I love you two.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh it was a fun one and We hope your Thanksgiving was a happy one too! Take care and thanks for watching Dianna!

[@oprophetisfake9482]

I think Mors would be happy with your adaptations. Great idea and a great video too. Wishing you all the very best .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Id love to think Mors would approve of this! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

You always have great ideas I loved the one when you put foil all around you camp area to reflect the heat from your fire atvb jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jimmy, I'm glad you liked it. That fire reflector wall would work perfectly with this set up!

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Actually, I enjoy seeing how you set it up & change it for a new configuration...ALL is evolution....

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it

[@NothingMaster]

H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I G ! Super creative and entertaining content, as usual.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Alex. Thanks for watching and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too

[@NothingMaster]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Thank you, my friend.

[@morganblackheart9468]

You are so naturally intuitive!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Kj!

[@morganblackheart9468]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 hell yeah man! You've come up with some badass ideas!

[@anthonyrutten4018]

Dude, you are just like my crazy uncle! I loved him!!!!❤️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, sounds good to me Anthony!

[@asmith7876]

Beautiful night for a camping trip! As for being dark...light pollution, wow one of my triggers. Hate it. Not too many places still exist in the US to see truly dark skies. Makes me miss being deep in the desert southwest in the Army in the 80's, no light from anywhere. The Milky Way, shooting stars...now it's street lights and motorcycle noise LOL.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh perfect night for camping! I'm pretty lucky, here in North Georgia there's plenty of forests that get pitch black all night long. Take care and thanks for watching

[@NWAAdventures]

Brother I need one of those tarps! Every video amazes me. You are a master artisan, my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Brother Jim! Man all you need is a good sewing machine and you can make killer tarps! Thanks for watching brother

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and Thanks for watching my friend!

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Hello David! That is a very clever way to carry a boy saw which otherwise would be so bulky & I like to keep my hands empty, to hold on to trees, etc.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Steven and I'm glad you liked it! I've not seen any easier way of carrying a bow saw.

[@falsefaces659]

Great video Dave and Nick. I would love to sit around a fire in the woods with yall and sip some coffee. I live in NC.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, we are glad you liked it. Campfire coffee is always fun with us. Thanks for watching brother

[@samgasaway8894]

That black vinyl appears to be weed guard used in flower beds to prevent weeds and grass. Good video.😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Could be? I'm glad you liked it Sam, Thanks for watching

[@BillfromtheHills]

The reusable convertible shelter. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Bill

[@jamesstipe4275]

Miss lookout mountain so much. Your lucky to have the mountains. Now I live near mt magazine arkansas. Every week wife and I are in woods

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I love the mountains round here! Thanks for watching James

[@ConstantinDV]

Found myself wishing you "good night" at the end. How cute is that? I guess we are an extended family. Cheers from Canada.

[@ConstantinDV]

@@deuteronomy3162 I have been subscribed and following for many years. For me it was and continues to be the Zen of common sense delivered without any false pretense along with useful, practical advice. I am also slowly collecting basic equipment for venturing in the outdoors. It is fun and relaxing and I am slowly getting there. Cheers and Godspeed towardsz your dreams.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'll always take a "good night " from a friend! Thanks for watching

[@friend757]

Happy Thanksgiving Dave and Nick. Great video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Susan. Thanks for watching and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too

[@irenerinks9501]

Everything is dark...I can see you and Nick...Enjoy your son..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching Irene

[@TressaZimmerman]

Great shelter, great video. I can see the possibilities. Thanks for sharing. You and Nick take care.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Tressa, we are glad you liked it. It's definitely going to be versatile! Thanks for watching

[@TressaZimmerman]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 being versatile is important for sure

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@TressaZimmerman Absolutely!

[@NightHowl86]

I just want to say I love your videos you are my favorite youtuber by far and I like how you always explain what everything is you are using so thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@laffilmfest3759]

I purchased an 18" Lume Cube ring that i love! The main reason for the purchase is it's super light weight including the tri-pod And.....It comes with either electric cord or two batteries which is awesome!.....it would make your struggles filming at night totally go away( unless u forget to recharge the batteries)... they make smaller versions....i totally dig this one....and as usual i have a video review on it :)....thanks Dave and Nick.....u guys are the "A" team!.......

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man I've never heard of that. I'll definitely look it up. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching brother

[@laffilmfest3759]

Personally i was shocked how nice the light was, and the batteries are the key, i can take it out in my canoe no problem......all adjustable brightness....even has a switch to go from white daylight light to warm light....it's a creators top notch tool.....your coffee looked good .......cheers!

[@diydarkmatter]

great video dave ole buddy . sure hope you and your family had a great thanks giving . you know when ever you break out the cold weather shelters i think god i wish dave lived in michigan lol . i always thought you would make some wonderful winter shelters . your winters are more like our fall . gets cold but no snow . snow makes a great insulation and sound deadens everything . you could be in a blizzard and if you set up right covered in the snow you would not even hear the wind . set up a little fire place and have heat all night long . thick walls for that lol . makes a nice ice layer on the inside . nice mummy bag and some wool socks cause if your feet get cold for some reason your whole bodys cold lol . i think you would make some crazy cool ice shelters buddy . i always wanted to build one in one of those walmart parking lots when they have them 50foot snow piles but was always skeered they push snow up on my door and seal me in lol . any way this comment is getting pretty long so again i hope your family and you had a wonderful thanksgiving . take care camp safe . see ya in the next one .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. We had a good Thanksgiving and I hope yours was well. Man I'd love to play in some snow and ice! We rarely get any but we get cold. Not extreme cold but it is for us southerners that get used to 100F in the summer! Youre right about cold feet, thats the first to chill on me and I never get warm until I wrap up my feet. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@diydarkmatter]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 had a wonderful thanksgiving spent with family . and im glad you had a great one to .

[@OregonMike]

Hey, you did the super shelter video! Nice

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ive been wanting to forever but never quite finished making the one I wanted. I finally did! Thanks for watching Brother Mike!

[@tomritter493]

Just a good ol camping trip guy your dads still with us fantastic .I remember him you and little Nick lol out camping there was somekind of brick or rock building and a swampnow ya did it ya got the sog going how bout the morsh lol for the shelter

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Tom!

[@woudt61]

man, i loves this videos with you and nick.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! We are glad you like them!

[@dennisthurman8161]

Good video you guys,and me personally I think I would have made the bottom and the top the same dimensions,so the way you ended up sleeping on it you would have more of a floor area to lay on or store your gear under or in case of rain you could pull the extra floor back over top of you.i always like your idea though and thanks for taking us along.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dennis, I'm glad you liked it. I figured I'd make the roof longer in case I needed the fire protected from the rain. Thanks for watching brother

[@laffilmfest3759]

Very good video, i'm glad u mentioned the orange and hunting season, i posted a video not long ago trying to warn the backpackers/hikers they need orange on during firearm season, here in southern Indiana hunters can use some far reaching rifles, i'm also glad u and Nick can hang out together....u both will always remember these days :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I try my best to always mention deer hunters and being seen by them for safety reasons. Thats great you did a video on it! Thanks for watching Brother

[@NavigatingwithNafe]

Instead of sewing up the sides, I'd add zippers. Just a thought. Great setup though. You've given me some ideas. Thanks for sharing this great video!! 👍

[@Casper1907]

Zippers or industrial strength velcro

[@NavigatingwithNafe]

@@Casper1907 ... Ikr! 👍... Didn't think about the velcro idea. That would work too, as long there's some kind of fabric covering over the zipper fixtures, or velcro fixtures. Something to keep any fixtures from the elements. 👍... great idea Casper

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Zippers would be nice but finding the right length may be tough. Velcro might be the way to go. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Jamie

[@NavigatingwithNafe]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 thank you for sharing , yet another great video Dave. I always enjoy your footage. You have some of the best stuff out there! Be safe, happy holidays!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@NavigatingwithNafe Thanks and Happy Holidays to you too Jamie!

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

I used to trim trees for the power company, and I was in the woods and it was so thick on a sunny day it, was still dark. I can imagine what it would look like at night. Thanks for the video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Amazing how dark it gets under the forest canopy. Even with a full moon. Thanks for watching Michael

[@450rhino1]

Great video. Good to see you out again. Keep them coming. NOVA SCOTIA is watching.:)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, we are glad you liked it my friend!

[@TheFunkymunky22]

Thanks! Mr Dave and Mr Nick! Awesome as usual!

[@TheFunkymunky22]

Lol found a new trick! Can send you video up to my tv. Then on my phone run your video and let the ads play then restart it and let the ads play again and again while I’m watching the vid on my tv… lol 😂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it brother!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now that's pretty cool!

[@trynsurviven2440]

I’ve told people for years you are a shelter guru Dave and this video proves my point. Great looking shelter for sure.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you my friend!