The Crooked Stick Fire

[@Horselord1]

I really enjoyed this video and I'm glad that you kept the section where the ember didn't take. It showed me that a fire doesn't start perfectly every time. Keep up the great work. I am learning a lot of useful techniques from you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Lots more videos similar to it on my channel now if you have time to watch. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@poppopscarvinshop]

David, that dryer lint wasn't cheating, that is just another tool in a very small toolkit. You're a Boss for making fire like that! Great Video, Thanks Much!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+James White Thanks James , I'm glad you liked the video. I brought the dryer lint because I wanted it to as trouble free as possible. I knew ahead of time it was gonna be a pain. LOL. Thanks for watching

[@MrNacho1946]

Man, what you are showing us, is that nothing is easy when you are out in the woods. But, with some know how you can survive, really, your demonstration was very good. Wow, that crooked stick idea was good, I never heard of it till now.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you for your expert opinion. You should have read in the description box that I clearly state this is a last ditch effort method of making fire. It is the worst possible way of making fire. This is for a hobby only and when no other options are available. Im pretty sure I know what a bowdrill is and how to use one. Thank you for wasting your time to watch the video.

[@israloni]

Hello from Israel!! ! Your video is great. The method is creative and Smart, and the added value is how you keep cool, even though the tinder failed the first time. It is a great lesson-Never lose your head. Thanks for working so hard to post this video. Much appreciated. Be safe, brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it, I love it when friends say they learn stuff from me and I figure its always better to try and make it interesting. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you like the videos. I gotta say, you taught me something on that long grain rice notation. I have never thought that was edible. I may have to check into or try that. Thanks for sharing that! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man, I worked too hard to sweat into it and ruin it. That would have been my first on air cuss words. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Those small shovels are great to have, especially the older ones like you have. You got a good one. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@stellap.6664]

LOL! The way you tossed those 2 sticks aside when you finally got an ember...You tossed them like you never wanted to see the likes of them again! I love your videos. I hope you had Tylenol in your pack that day. 😀😀

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Stella P. LOL, youre about right Stella! I knew I wanted to get this on video at least once then be done with it. Twice wore me out! Im happy you like the vids, Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man! I'll take that as a compliment. Hes a pretty tough looking guy in most of his survival adventures. Thanks for watching.

[@saradreaming]

Dryer lint gladly accepted David. : ) You really sweated this one out and thank you so much for doing so. I've been hoping you would show us the crooked stick for some time now and it was well worth the wait. Aside from being a unique technique here on the You Tube Channels, I was amazed that you were able to use oak (a hard wood) to get a fire going. I guess that's where the extra pressure comes in handy. Seems an extra body could help out too, If he wasn't holding the camera. : ) **********

[@oprophetisfake9482]

Determination pays off in the end. Thanks again for more fun in the woods, All the best to both of you Dave and Nick.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! Some things just aren't easy. Thanks for watching my friend

[@WayneTheSeine]

Speechless. Man.... what perseverance. The dryer lint was not cheating. You know if time allowed you could have rounded up a lot of very fine material....processed cedar bark, thistle, or my favorite very finely ground punk wood dust, plant pith or many other things. You were at the point of just wanting to get this thing done.:) I don't blame you. I really admire your dedication to the craft. Fantastic job David. Thanks.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Wayne! Yep this is all about perseverance. I just wanted to get this done and over with and on film! Lol.

[@Flashahol]

For someone who is not especially known as a friction fire expert, you never cease to amaze! (For your reference, I definitely see you as an outdoors custom-made shelter, stove, oven and cooking expert.)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Ive done a few friction fire videos but I try not to do too many for fear of it getting boring over and over again

[@Flashahol]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 I'll give you that, repetition becomes boring over time, but you seem to know some stuff no one else ever mentions.

[@billhemingway]

I like the way you keep it honest & real. This stuff won't work every time & people should know that, their lives could even depend on realizing that you just have to make adjustments & keep trying. A little hearing prayer can help too.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. That machete is an Ontario SP8. Its 1/4 thick and totally awesome. I love that machete and have only good things to say about it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@LDuncansix]

Hi Dave, Thanks for the videos! I've been watchin' for a while now, learned a lot, trying to get 'em all in. I wanted to mention something, you may know already; when you were gathering that "stuff" from the dead grass you put into the bundle, a navy survival book I had said to rub the chaff off that and cook it. It's long grain rice, supposed to be good, and no... I haven't tried it, never could find anything like it. Maybe you know better than to try it. Thanks again, please keep it up!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I'm just about as southern as the south gets! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, I agree 100%. If you combine the ole forked stick with a standard bow drill, then you have a pretty good way of starting fire. Its also a good thing to know for in case you have one hand or arm injured. All you have to do is have the forked stick kinda balanced in your armpit and apply body weight. Ive tried it that way and it is pretty easy. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@John-of5sh]

Hey Dave, I am always trying to add new tricks and methods to my outdoor/survival knowledge. Thanks to you Sir I now have one more tool to use. Thank you for sharing and thank you for persevering!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+John Archer Thats cool John. Well this is definitely a new trick to add! I have only stuck with oak on this. A person could experiment with differing wood types and maybe make it easier. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Rob! Yep, this is a ton of work and I'll be the first to admit its the worst way of making fire but a good one to know. It kills me to make it this way but I knew I wanted to get it on video no matter how tough it was gonna be. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@foggy460]

I'll give you 10 out of 10 for for keeping it up,most would have given up and used another method but i'm glad you showed us this way of starting your fire. Thanks.

[@falcon1487]

Another great video and we all learn. You have a way of teaching woodcraft skills that makes it fun and interesting. Thanks

[@rockfish1000]

Your videos never cease to amaze me...I know that this is an old one, but it seems like the more of your videos I dig through, the more I learn...You are awesome.

[@michaelwaderoe]

Great entertainment you are a natural. Whenever I am tasked with an arduous process like a friction fire, I find that a little Jack or some shine really pulls me through. Thanks for the video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ive heard that before , sometimes I carry punkwood or find pine sap but theres hardly any tinder fungus to be found. I usually just have dry grass on hand. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! Im glad you liked it. Yes, it is a good way if you only have one hand. The beauty of this method is it works by pressure not speed. That means even if youre wore out, you can spin slowly for 10 or 15 minutes and use your body weight to bare down on it. No skill involved. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@animusauthor]

I have been kicking this idea around in my head for ages but never thought of a practical way to implement it. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats a very good idea. Part of what really stinks when doing it this way is it really tears up a glove. I have kinda carved the handhold smooth tho. I almost always have an old milk jug carton cut out in my canteen pouch so I need to try that. Thanks for the input and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro. This was a very tough one and a very hard method but I wanted to show it at least once just to get it out there. I have rubbed a lot of materials together to make broken down tinder bundles and honestly, I have gotten very lazy with the tinder prep. I really need to get back to taking the time to make em right. I guess I have had such good luck with dry materials that I dont prep em like I should. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! When I saw this one, I was really shocked that it worked, it is a very little known method but I was told its been around for along time. I think its little known because its so hard to do. Very fun as a hobby tho. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh man it is! Its still one of my favorite blades. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked the videos. Thanks for the tip. I would really love to have the picture in a picture type of editing for my videos. I'll go look now. thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, well I know quite a few ways, Im only good at about three of them tho, Ha Ha. Im glad you liked it bro. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

If I remember right, that knife was called a "Rite Edge" hunter. I dont have it anymore, either me or my son lost it in the woods somewhere. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@raysteer Thats a very good idea and something to remember. The forked stick would be perfect for someone who has an arm injured or broken. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, very labor intensive. This one one of them deals where its what you do when its a last resort and theres no other easy option. It does work in dry weather but very very hard to do in wet weather. I was shown this by one of my old outdoor mentors. He learned it from another mentor of his who taught it to him in either the 50s or 60s. I have no idea if he was shown or if he invented it. His name was "Red" I never got to meet him. Thanks for watching.

[@averagejoe8213]

Ingenious method, very impressive. I have been thinking a lot about primitive fire without cordage. This is a great video. Thanks man.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. A lot of folks think theres only hand drill and fire plow that use no cordage but this is a great third method. Its a lot of work but with testing different woods, this may just become easier. Thanks for watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@joe2trees I personally own 3 axes and 7 machetes. The SP8 is THE cutting tool of choice for me. I love it. I read all the reviews too till I had to have one and Im very happy with it. Thanks for watching Joe!

[@Temp0raryName]

I don't know about "the crooked stick fire", I think, if I tried that, it would be "the crooked man fire"! Note to self: Be sure to carry whatever it takes to avoid EVER having to resort to that. 10 boxes of matches, 12 ferro rod kits, a pile of fire lighters, four bags of drier lint, two emergency fire kits, pay a surgeon to implant a ferro rod and striker into my skin, carry a phosphorous grenade and a gallon of petrol. Anything but that!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Oh believe me, this is just for a hobby. I always carry a lighter

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@briargoatkilla Thanks man, I felt like it was important to show all the prep because its like a bow drill set up and its also not like it. One main example is on the bow drill, you need a thinner hearth board, on this you need a double thick one to take the extreme pressure. Thats cool that youve heard of this, the guy that created this did so in the 70s and he was from the south. Thanks for watching Bro!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@KorumEmrys Thank you my friend! I am from the north western tip of ga. not far from the alabama state line in a town called rome ga. Thanks for watching and subscribing my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, I always love hearing that. It takes me forever to make videos but at least Ive got 72 uploaded for now. More on the way. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@chapel9605]

Pretty sure this can be perfected. Easiest fire skill I have seen. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Henry! Oh yes, I bet with the right wood, this could be made easier.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree man. I used to think the SP8 was my favorite until I got my SP53. Man, theres just no other blade out there like it. Im glad you like yours Bro. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Two months ago I showed how to use fine steel wool as a tinder in "Bowl Cooking Part Four" I carry it and use it in that way quite often. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@LandAndSeaKahuna Its a ontario SP8 survival machete. Blade is 1095 carbon steel and it has stayed razor sharp even during heavy use. very good tool, I love it. Thanks for watching.

[@davehoward6573]

Thanks for another great video and another gem to store in the emergency knowledge bank. All the best from the UK

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@SurvivalRussia]

Yeah, i thought i might be something like that :) Nice machete too Regards, Danish guy in Russia

[@davidandrews1730]

Brilliant, back to the neolithic days...great production. Keep on!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

David Andrews Thank you David, I'm glad you liked it. This is about as Neolithic as fire comes, LOL.

[@ericdebries8760]

Dave, you have a lot more patience than me. Good work.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, it took years to develop it too! Take care and Thanks for watching Eric

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro. Im all for modern ease of doing things. This is the hardest way of making fire but, a little known method. I didnt see it filmed anywhere so, I did it once just to get it documented. I try to practice up on this about once a year. Always summer time tho, this never works in the cold or damp conditions of winter. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@JohnLauritzen]

A great demonstration of perseverance and determination. Another great video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I knew I couldnt give up. The last thing I wanted to do was start over or try to film this again, ha ha. I mentioned this one in an earlier video and folks kept asking to see it. Its such an oddball way of doing it, I figured it needed to be show. With the right wood choices, and a very dry time of year, this is actually not too hard to do. The guy that taught me knew his pressure and speed. He got an ember in under 5 minutes. Impressive for this process. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! doesnt sound lazy to me, sounds like youre prepared! Good idea with the paper roll. I'll have to make up a few of them to stow away. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@WORRO01 Thanks John. I gotta tell ya this. This extra tool works 50 percent of the time. When it doesnt work, it's almost always due to the wood not being dry enough of just not having the right make up for a friction fire. When it does work, sometimes you get a coal in 15 mins, sometimes 3. I'm glad it took awhile on this one because I would not want someone see me get a coal too quick and them take a long time then give up. Takes practice. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@smeagolthebulldog]

I've never seen this method of starting a fire demonstrated. It does look like hard work, but it's good to know as many methods as possible. Thanks for posting it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! And thanks for watching my friend.

[@liveinlove5958]

I was scrolling down saw this video..you so learned this method from a southern elder..I haven't seen this style built since I was 8 and my papa took me camping at rock eagle & the swamps of okefenokee..love it thanks for the memory..but what a pain in the a**

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats so cool youve seen this in the past! It is a pain to do. Lol. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I bet this one would be a great set up for a stone drill. You can put a ton of pressure on it. I only use the flimsy folding shovels for light duty jobs. Ive seen the Spetsnaz shovel before but didnt buy one. I made my own half axe half shovel thats tough enough for any chore I have. I filmed myself making it, Check it out if you have time. Its called "Making The Shovaxe BushTool" Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@clobbohead I have been to vogel state park twice and I remember the fishing was great there. There are a bunch of cool places in North Ga. thanks for watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@pcjsleader Thats the number one reason, I'm really bad allergic to poison ivy and i dont want that to keep me out of the woods. Long sleeves also help protect from mosquitos and thorns and stuff. I know it may sound disgusting but, In the summertime it holds sweat against your body longer causing sweat to not evaporate as quick. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Those are Rocky snake boots. I love em, not only do they keep away snakes but they are water proof for puddles at least a foot deep. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well, I have been working at this ever since I watched it being done 20 or 25 years ago. I absolutely havent mastered it yet, I dont have the stamina to get a coal everytime. I have learned two things tho. The best time to do this, is the very hot very dry summer time. Winter ,cold or humidity makes it almost impossible. They other thing I learned , unlike the bowdrill where you need speed, then pressure, This is all about pressure. I hated to have to do it twice. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you! I love hearing that, Now a little info. I have failed at this process many many times. It only works when its super hot and when humidity is low. Rare for Georgia aint it? Anyway, Some folks thought I should just whip out a video showing it in 3 mins. I only wanted to attempt to film this once so I showed wood selection and the whole prep process in case someone wanted to try this. This is an almost unknown process so I knew I had to show it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

that would be a big yes on the bowdrill. the forked stick is not only good for the bowdrill but, it can be a life saver if you have to do the bowdrill and you have a hand or wrist injury. Your armpit and shoulder can handle the bearing block. I say oak on this one because this is the opposite of the bowdrill. Oak sucks on the bowdrill.The bowdrill is all about speed first, pressure secondary.The crooked stick is all about pressure, speed is almost non existent here.Thanks for watching my friend

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree. Thanks for watching man.

[@briargoatkilla]

excellent. i had heard of this but never seen it done. i liked how you showed the total fire prep, too. very important to be that methodical with all aspects of a primitive fire!!!!! it's not just getting a coal. awesome video, as usual.

[@SurvivalSherpa]

You gave me an idea, David. If ever injured and down to one arm, that forked stick bearing block would work with a bow drill I'm thinking. Gotta experiment some. Great demo!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Survival Sherpa Oh absolutely brother! Its extra work to find a big forked stick but yes, it honestly gives the bowdrill and easier stance. Give it a try sometime. That would make a good video. Take care brother and Thanks for watching.

[@SurvivalSherpa]

Reallybigmonkey1 That's my plan Tuesday.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@teb0atoz I only understood part of what you typed but, I understood the hardwood part. Yes, I use hardwood for this because it holds up better. This friction fire process uses more pressure than speed. A softer wood would not hold up under such pressure. Alway use a softer wood for the Bow Drill. Ya got plenty of speed on that process. Thanks for watching man.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hmm, thats a good idea. If no bungee cords you might could lay a log on top to hold it down. Im think that even if you had an injured hand or arm maybe you could still lodge the Y branch in your arm pit to put some down pressure on it. This method never works in wet or humid weather tho. Only works good when its dry. Ive watched alot of youtube videos and the one you mention I think Ive seen before. I cant recall who made it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bro. Yep, this stuff is never 100% dependable and its good that folks now that. The only thing thats dependable is carrying three or more ways of making fire. You could still bum out that way but chances of success are much higher. Prayers always help. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@captnaidy6122]

Your tenacity deserves a standing ovation Paul. Thanks for sharing another way of stating a fire. I think I will leave that and stick to my firesteel PEACE :-)

[@wolfie498]

Paul?

[@captnaidy6122]

Sorry "Dave", just been talkin to a pal called Paul Oops PEACE :-)

[@wolfie498]

+Capt'n Aidy I'm constantly doing shit like that, ffs I would forget my balls if they weren't in a sack! Peace bro :)

[@captnaidy6122]

Ditto LoL PEACE :-)

[@forrestnettleton2180]

Hey Mr. Pearson, it's me again. LOL. This is my second time through the bent stick fire. Good Job per usual. You apologized for using the dryer lint after the first attempt. What the hell for? Hey if I have learned anything from watching your videos is that ya just gotta do what ya gotta do. If you had it in your gear, it's all open game. If I may say again I so much enjoy your videos and never learn to learn something. Thank you again.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Forrest Nettleton Thanks man, I'm glad you liked it again! I got greif in a few other vids for the dryer lint on friction fire. I needed all the help I could get with this method! Thanks for watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Dry leaves do burn but, dry grass makes a much better tinder bundle for accepting the coal. Thanks for watching man.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@snaponjohn100 Thanks John! Yes, it is an ontario SP8 survival machete and I love it and highly recomend it. I was born and raised in Rome Ga. and I have lived here for 43 years and I have never lived anywhere but here so, I guess that makes me a hick. Ha Ha! My dad was born in nassau county hospital in long island new york. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@joe2trees Thats a super good idea on pounding grass for a tender bundle, thanks man. i sometimes chop it into pieces but I really wasnt paying attention this time as I should have. I prefer a different type wood for the spindle but most of the time only oak grows to the proper crooked shape. I didnt use the sawback on the notch because its so slow, I can aim and hack it with the blade pretty good now. Ha ,Ha, yes that was a painters drop cloth you saw.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I do have a saw that I carry quite often but, I just cant resist swinging a machete, lol. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@robertgrossman90]

God bless you for giving us all your strength on this teaching . Thank you... Bobby G.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Robert Grossman Thank you for watching Brother Robert.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@Woodenarrows Thanks Jim, I first saw this done around 1988 or 1989 by the guy that actually diccovered how to do it. He Liked it because it worked pretty good when all you had was a knife or a machete and the woods. This method will make you really, really want to carry matches or a cigerette lighter.Ha Ha, Take care and thanks for watching Jim.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@RichTheRidgeHunter Youre 100% correct Rich. This is alot of energy and a really hard way to make a fire. I was taught that if you have no cordage, then no bow drill. If your not good at the hand drill, well then thats out. Anyone with enough stamina that can spin the stick for about 10 mins straight can make an ember this way. I do not recomend this method but, It is something to put in your bag of tricks. Thanks for watching man.

[@chrishoodecheck181]

I need a nappy poo😂 Just watching wore me out. Thank you for your awesome videos Dave! Always informative & entertaining......

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, I was wore out after filming. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Chris

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro! This is one horrible way of getting a fire going but, its a cool alternative when nothing else is there to work with. Thanks for watching!

[@RoxUniverse]

This episode is classic Dave, thanks for sharing! 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching brother!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I can tell you that is one awesome machete. Its 1/4 inch thick and pretty much unbreakable. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@Andersbork Ha Ha, and sweat I did, it was terrible hot. Yes, this is a good one to remember, one may need it one day. Thanks for watching Rob!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

thanks man, Im a mess but a nappy one, ha ha. Im glad you learned some stuff from me, I try to pack as much as I can in the vids. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@uncoolkid2 I bought it online at Out in style .com. Got to the camping section and type in shovel. I think its the one called campers shovel. Ive had the folding kind bend on me. This one, the handle screws together and its been a really good shovel. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@otakop67]

Love it! Not only is the crooked stick method good if you don't have any cordage, but also if you have an injury to an arm or hand where you can't bear down of a bow drill bearing and a hand drill is right out.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man, I honestly can not think of any cons unless you plan on using it for vines, grass or vegation. It doesnt work well on that but all other chopping battoning and wood processing, it's amazing! I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Like they always taught me, as soon as you see smoke, you need to start putting alittle more downward pressure. You can spin all day and never get a coal if you dont have enough downward pressure. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@survivalbill1 I agree 100%. The bowdrill is way better for fire starting than this. I just wanted to show a little know method. I love the ole milk jug trick. Theres never a good place for cutting anything. The milk jug piece fits right beside my 2 qt. canteen and I dont even know its there. You can use part of a 2 liter bottle too. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@boggycreekbeast]

I tried this....once. That's all I'm saying. David, you're the man!

[@amydickerson2145]

I heard the cussing from the look in your eyes. Lol! Thank you for being real. I've learned a lot from you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Sometimes when things don't work out I wanna say stuff but, I don't! Thanks for watching Amy

[@prestongainer8242]

My friend, great video as always! You are truly the outdoorsman. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I've learned so much from you and I truly appreciate you taking the time to bring us along as you venture out. Keep'em coming. ATB Preston

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Preston Gainer Thanks Preston! Im glad you liked it. Im more than happy to share this kinda stuff. All this outdoor experience has made my life nothing but fun. More on the way.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@xlr8n99 Im pretty sure this is an almost unknown method. I doubt it will ever be mainstream but, its a ton of fun to try! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

For me, I have almost always wore military or tactical pants because they are so tough on thorns and thick brush. I rarely go on trails so the expensive backpacker pants get tore up on me. I will say that if its 100 degrees outside I prefer my REI 100% Nylon backpacker pants any day. They just dont do well on snags. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@Robert31352 I had to get a fire that second time, I refused to do it a third time. Thanks for your support Robert!