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[@Gunn4u]

Spent many years logging and leaving pointed stalks in the woods is a major no no. Trip once in that area and a serious accident can happen. Even worse someone else. Don’t leave those. Always good videos. Thanks Andrew

[@Ajaxykins]

@@josephallen1085 Nah that's good advice. During vietnam the NVA would leave punji spike traps (they also would rub them in feces/urine to cause infections) everywhere specifically to punch right through the bottom of boots and injure US soldiers and take them out of the fight.

[@lucassmith2332]

Unless you V C. Charlie wood be happy with those pointy stubs.

[@Gunn4u]

@@lucassmith2332 i fell once in the woods and was great full I only brokemy hand on a flat cut piece of re prod cut out of the way to fall a larger tree. Had that been pointed it would have been through my hand. Just saying the faller was aware of this danger

[@Gunn4u]

@@josephallen1085 you my friend do not understand and only god can fix stupid, or you yourself. Naaa , leave it to god

[@lucassmith2332]

@conwhitlock5187 I worked in a sawmill several years ago the owner did most of his own logging. He told a similar story and had the scars to back it up. Yall live dangerous lives.

[@dalcassian9098]

This channel is so refreshing. Pure bushcraft without the relentless pushing of merch like on the corporals corner channel.

[@maxpinson5002]

I enjoy his videos He's not a gear wh*re like so many others on here are

[@babybopkidsrock5713]

I love how he narrates exactly like a field guide! Super cool

[@greyscout01]

The perfect Florida Swamp shelter. Thanks!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

It is! And if you can set one up between some trees, that's the real deal!

[@bigmountain7561]

And Now Charles Knows You’re In Country With That White Smoke!!! LMAO!!!!

[@pedroadro3043]

I am constantly impressed with Andrew's videos and the skills he presents. Clear and concise. I look forward to each new video. Learning something new with each and every video. Thank you Andrew.

[@cindyjean3208]

Good morning 😊 Always include you in my Sunday activities… Thanks for all you do … God bless you - real good😊😇

[@timothysluss1080]

Thanks Andrew for the videos and your time to do them!!! 🇺🇲

[@talljohn66]

I really enjoy your no bs training method. Less likely for me to forget the important points. Thank you.

[@codyjames1952]

I have used a USGI 1917 BOLO knife when i started back in 1974 i got for $25 bucks at a gun show, now in 2005 i have move up to a Ka-bar Cutlass but i still like my 1917 BOLO, I have three kids trying to get in from me . one more thing i really like the videos and thank you .

[@davidjacobs828]

Thanks again major . We all appreciate you taking the time to share your phenomenal field craft and survival expertise . When there's bigger gaps between your videos , nobody asks you where you've been , becsuse we know your reply will be ... " that's classified " ... It is a privilege to be a subscriber sir .

[@rogueraven7603]

Making survival look easy again. Thanks

[@kj3n569]

The bushcraft cot is excellent! That's a good one to know, especially here in Florida, since it keeps you off the ground and away from our creepy-crawlies. Like 18' pythons.

[@richardhenry1969]

Personally i like a 12-14inch machete. It is the best one tool option ive ever found. What i like most about machetes are the prices. The knife companies have placed the large bowie out of most peoples reach with the ridiculous prices. $200+ for a piece of sharpened steel is just ridiculous. Sorry about the rant just expressing my bewilderment with the way the market is going. On the bright side this is a great video an even better is hes never pushing overpriced gear.

[@shadowcastre]

Thank you...! You proved exactly, that my comment on your "small knife is better" video that a large knife will Always do more for you than a small knife, if you choose to only take one. In reality.. take multiples and use the right tool for the job! Thanks for the video...

[@PFG62]

Thanks for the great vid. I almost always use a parang as my large survival knife. Works just as good in boreal forests as it does in the jungle. Nice simple instructions in all your vids , and easy to understand.

[@jimcrowder7102]

Nic!e. Job plain and simple

[@user-kx9mt1kb5k]

Thanks for what you do for us , that shelter would be good to use all over the world and simple to set up with a mosquito net.

[@peterbogart4531]

Sir, T Y again, Skipper! This shelter is a great choice when people are marooned in the summer subarctic, due to whatever. Stands of smooth, easily limbed poplar can be particularly useful for building such a quick rain refuge. A long sapling mounted high on close, vertical saplings in place can be used used for a ridgeline. Convenient for duck-taping Pathfinder tarps or drum liners together at the ridge for extra overhead cover. Next step, construct with sturdy poles a 4-sided horizontal palisade with gaps that give some pause from prowling, groping bear, while giving apertures for effective choice of appropriate bullet placement. I have been there, had options, didn't even have to shoot, saved prowling bear.

[@danielszemborski]

7:03 Finally, a viable sleeping solution in a survival situation for people who sleep on their bellies! Thank you very much!

[@richardrocha702]

Aaaaaaand....... another great video. Informative, concise, well presented, professional. Kudos... 🙂 Love my Condor mini Duko too.

[@4449John]

Your vids seem to be quite good most of the time and you definately have less drama issues than other channels. My eyes are starting to open to what the game really is; better late than never.

[@MrCarlosramos127]

Always the best survival techniques and very good explanation!!👍

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Thank you, sir!

[@matthewferreira2176]

Awesome

[@chrismoore600]

Outstanding video great set up. I really appreciate the information you provide. Cheers.

[@johna6291]

I have one of those Condors too. One of my favorite blades. Makes life in Florida do-able. Great video!

[@brianburgess3638]

Great knowledge as always

[@Tracy81258]

Another great video. You make my Sundays better.

[@brnrecluse2946]

Outstanding video, dude! Always informative. Keep 'em coming and Ranger On!

[@saritaford3667]

"Just like that." That's how it's done, son!

[@paulvanetten6551]

Great video Andrew!! Keep them coming.

[@robbabcock_]

Great stuff!

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Bravo Andrew. Great class. Thanks.

[@dw.bushcraft2780]

you are awesome

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

Nice video Andrew..thank you for spending the time to share with us..

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you for another Outstanding video! Very cool!

[@erinhellebuyck7527]

Thank you

[@Gunny672]

Thank you.

[@bobz1to750]

Hi Andrew, watching from brazil, learning so much with your videos, thx for sharing your knowledge 🤝

[@jeffcooper9363]

Great job as always Andrew. Concise presentation delivers

[@66kbm]

That big Knife at the beginning looks much like a copy of the British Army Golok. Nice video.

[@ExtremistOnboard]

I love it when you do the skills videos . I hope to see more of them out of you. Others have moved away from actual skills videos. Keep up the good work, sir.

[@RandyDavis2500]

Great video and excellent instruction. Thank you!

[@TressaZimmerman]

Great video. Thanks for posting this.

[@280zjammer]

The idea of basing a survival skill set around a machete or large knife like the one you used here is interesting to me. I have a large spool of extra heavy duty nylon thread that's almost as strong as chordage and I think the possibilities may be endless for comfortable fieldcraft if I use it in combination with the machete and a ferrocerium rod and a mess tin packed with an assortment of smaller items that would facilitate use plus fill in some gaps. A set of needles, fishing tackle, button compass, flashlight, bandanna, water bag, coffee filters, first aid, cargo tape, spork, salt and pepper, instant coffee or tea and a large heavy duty space blanket just off the top of my head. Using the nylon thread, a nice grass matt could be constructed as a mattress for your bed design. A fishing net. Snare. Braided guy and ridge lines. Fishing rig. bow string. A tripod. Whatever you can think of.

[@jerrymacklow1452]

Always enjoy your videos

[@edwardknudsen4806]

Outstanding

[@harryanderson6691]

A trap ring with a chain and hook is good for holding a tripod together and hanging your bushpot from chain....

[@Bob-lt5hf]

Awesome video Andrew!!! The skills you have and the educational presentation you do really makes your videos not just educational but also entertaining and teaching the novice the basic techniques to learn survival skills. My goto cutting tool would be a 10 inch Kukri, just my preference. Love your channel and videos. Stay safe and Blessings.

[@brianrichardson5974]

Great video! Thanks

[@seriousgreen3224]

Thanks man always enjoy your videos. Keep it coming. ❤

[@ericchilver9113]

16:48 Just liked that 🇦🇺👍

[@tracycannaday1406]

Outstanding AF.

[@maxpinson5002]

Thanks for another great informative video Looking forward to many more

[@willbedone777]

👍 skills

[@mikehowell9147]

Great video as usual. Thanks for the information

[@maritimespook]

Outstanding Major !

[@vvogt4252]

Excellent Info. Thanks Brother. Always Learning something New. Stay Cool.

[@joshuabomar6974]

I feel like I need that condor parang in my life now. Thank you for helping to feed my obsession for cutting tools. Great video brother.

[@3vil3lvis]

Wang Dang sweet Parang!

[@romanmallery3894]

You got me thinking sir, about changing up my knife situation. The Berrang seems like a pretty cool tool.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video Andrew , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@bugoutbrad8395]

Another excellent video Andrew. Thank you. Cheers 🍻

[@outlaw_01]

You’re the goat

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Informative and beneficial video Major!

[@flyyinryan]

Good knife, good video!

[@hbs1544]

Great video

[@NewHampshireJack]

This video is especially useful to us here and now. Our Philiipine subdivision would not be considered a jungle. A short hike from home base and you quickly understand that you are in the "thick of things" This video is proof again that " the more you know, the less you carry." Because so much of the wild water is contaminated, I would add a filter capable of reducing chemical/pesticide contamination along with boiling and for our very dangerous mosquitoes, insect repellant. GOOD TO GO.

[@peterbogart4531]

Distillation not even a sure remedy? I suppose fighting chemical specifically with chemical would be necessary.

[@NewHampshireJack]

@@peterbogart4531 A distiller can be a wonderful tool. Keep in mind Jr high and or high school chemistry classes depend on when your district offered the classes. What you are attempting is fractional distillation. Water boils at 212 F / 100 C at sea level. Everything that boils off below that temperature will liquefy in the condenser but could be dangerous and should be discarded. Watch the thermometer in the pot closely. As soon as the temperature begins to rise above the boiling point of water, stop the process because the distillate will no longer be water. The idea is to collect the condensate only during the time the liquid in the pot is at the boiling point of water, nothing below and nothing above that temperature. You can do a double or triple distillation to obtain a higher-purity product. This is the same process used to distill alcohol for drinking or use as fuel. The still may be heated by a wood fire, natural gas, or even a focused solar mirror setup. To boost efficiency, a vacuum pump may be attached to your still which will lower the boiling point of the liquid and require less energy to complete the process.

[@therockerlegend8241]

Damn man your blowing up. Remember when you were at 50k or so a few months ago.

[@benterwellen]

As always a great video with lots of info….

[@woodsinme]

Nice work.

[@JAEUFM]

I like that you have crafted a wooden mallet. Much better than just striking things with with a round piece of wood you happen to pick up to use.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

That mallet is two years old and survived a flood down in the creek and still works!

[@garygraham4571]

Awesome job bro

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and links 👍

[@artcianfanojr]

Too funny, I have both the Condor parangs you use. This one and the bushcraft one

[@rjae5641]

Ciao from Italy! Ranger video is the best part of the day! Olive trees are prevalent here should be suitable for making friction fire.

[@dennisleighton2812]

That's an interesting knife (Parang?) and looks like an excellent chopper. However, I'd not swop it for my Cold Steel Trail Master San Mai III ! I like the balance of the TM, and the comfortable, shock absorbing handle material, making it a very versatile tool, hence its name TRAIL Master! At 91/2 inches the blade is nearly as long. Your use of the two forked sticks is a useful method that I would like to try. My preferred method is a tripod with a length of light chain, with hooks at both ends. This gives maximum flexibility in adapting height above the heat. Also, it simplifies construction, as the chain is carried in the pack, and all that is needed is any three sticks of the required length - no need to look for those important forks.

[@michaellee6167]

Great video...all of your videos are very good...keep em coming....freedom for all people...

[@CosmicTaco-yi3um]

Good vid.

[@conexaooutdoor616]

Muito bom , excelente vídeo 👏👏

[@MikeOpsincs]

nice

[@richardschneider4775]

Travel to the woods with a small clean pot. Bring some quality chicken bouillon. Excellent hydration cold or hot. Navigate by the stars and the moon. Handier to have bouillon and a spoon. It's no jive throw in some fresh wild chive. A metal cup and some tea all's good in the wood with me.

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

Poetry

[@peterbogart4531]

Excellent point. I am using tea more again, too.

[@williammccaslin8527]

I can see doing this, but that greenery your using for bedding, would hold ticks anywhere I've been in the USA. Any type of cover over that would help, but maybe ticks would go, if it layed on the ground long enough. Missed this vid yesterday somehow, oops, my bad. Thx for the vid Andy

[@lourensvanrooyen1578]

Thank you for a video and the tips how to hide from a thermal heat Centre🇿🇦😃😃

[@mrkultra1655]

👍

[@jamesdude4220]

had two other pathfinders had to drop them to much commercialism. my page is much better now 😁

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

There’s prb a healthy mix of straight up videos and recommending gear to the audience. As a PF Instructor it is different being on this side of the coin and wanting to transition into the survival industry. On the one hand it’s about instruction and teaching. On the other, the money to make a living needs to be there just like any business. It’s eye opening as a rookie.

[@_Justin215]

I love these videos

[@LETSGETUTILIZED316]

Easily the best. Honestly they're instructional video quality.

[@RAINSMAN79]

Wide blade also gives the option to slap an opponent instead of more serious damage.😅

[@tooterplumber1128]

I always enjoy your videos and always give you a thumbs up. But I'm just curious. When a plumber does a smoke test on the drain of the plumbing. We always have to notify the fire departments that we are doing on. Do bushcraft instructors do the same or just hope that they don't get fined.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

It depends on the area. In the rural areas no one really cares unless there is a fire ban. Even then the law doesn't usually come out. People burn all the time.

[@peterbogart4531]

This is important news! Imagine methane + fire: Whoosh-bang, geyser with flame!

[@ChaosSwing]

Omg ❤good❤❤

[@jasonlee7129]

Another great video, chocked full of amazing information!!! Thank you! The only thing that I'd change or add is using a handkerchief to filter the water in that shallow creek that you drew the water from! I learned that one form another channel a while back - I just keeps the grit and larger stuff out of the container. Seems like you did well enough without it, however! Thanks again for this great video!

[@AlexS-zf6gc]

Show us how to sharpen a convex on stone or a dc4

[@josehenriques3301]

As usual, an excellent video with simple and very effective tips. I don't miss any videos!!!! Andrew, I send you a big hug from Brazil.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thanks again!

[@billjames3148]

Andrew, thanks for the tour. I will ask the stupid question, What do you do or can do for bugs, the blood suckers, Do you smokem out with green wood fire , is a plant out there to add to the fire as flying insect repellent. I go out and after 3 days I burp DEET with every meal.

[@pierreduplessis1507]

Great video. How many feet did you used too make the tri-pods? The leafy material couldve been used too make a firepit shelter?

[@hairless_monkey]

I have relied on Condor handmade knives and manchettes, I can contest, their quality and durability are WAY above their price point. I can guarantee you would be more than happy with their blades.

[@markpoore3260]

I use the Esee junglas as my bush knife. It’s not a curved blade but it’s everything else a good bush knife is. Great video as always

[@angelswithdirtyfaces1]

👍👍👍

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.