Solo Overnight At The Frontier Camp. Work And Planning (2018)

[@gusgone4527]

All harvesting used to be done with scythe and the smaller sickle. Entire villages would work as one gang and harvest everyone fields. It was the foundation stone of the agricultural community.

[@jeffwise3851]

Half of the family on my Dad's side are Volga Germans that came to the U.S. in the late 1800's and early 1900's. I am fortunate enough to have inherited my Great Grandmothers full sized scythe, a smaller version for the garden that is used one handed. It has a handle about 1 meter long. I also have her hand forged froe and mallet made out of a tree root of some kind. We also have her crocks for kraut and pickles, some of her cast iron and most importantly some of her bread recipes.

[@NorthernWoodsmanElite]

I’ve been watching your videos for years and the weather is almost the same with us here in Canada Alberta.

[@SuperCrackzilla]

Northern Woodsman Elite where in Berta

[@NorthernWoodsmanElite]

Nik Parczen fort mac

[@Qarlo99]

Hmmm. No mosquitos. I think they were scared away because they saw Lars wearing lace-up leather and gortex boots! : ] Thanks for another one of you getting out there and getting it done!

[@Doreana48501]

LOL

[@barukkazhad8998]

One of the few of Lars videos that I can watch without being itchy

[@gregsummers7350]

Great job Lars at the Forest Camp The classic axe, scythe, oval cooking pot, frontier table and Siberian cook pot stand; contrasted by the modern folding saw and stainless steel water bottle. So many practical items required for the frontier camp. Not so much has changed in the last 200 years to make a good camp. The enjoyment of your meal and tea are timeless. Greetings to all in the SR Team from Greg in Thailand.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Indeed. Not much have changed when it comes to the reality of "Outdoorsman-ship" over the last 200yrs or even more :)

[@taztaz6539]

Love this comment "I see a spider panicking" - that's pure class 😂😂😂😂 Love watching what you're doing

[@jessepitt]

I grew up on an island with no public power so we used a lot of hand tools. I remember my dad cutting hay with a scythe. It’s a very delicate skill.

[@ericcorse]

I tried it when I was young and had no success of course the blade was dull. I have seen some videos on you tube where the people are masters of this and it looks effortless.

[@aleksandersever3039]

Actually it's not that difficult to cut with a scythe...I did it as a kid...however the scythe blade has to be peened properly and reasonably sharp...

[@jessepitt]

Yeah I remember that my Dad had a special wet stone that he kept with it and he sharpened it regularly.

[@SurvivalTheory]

One of the few summer videos you've made that doesn't have me itching! Awesome camp. Keep up the good work!

[@jamesortiz5388]

When the mosquitoes are thick shine a flashlight lens through the water jug and they won't bother you. Happy trails Lars.

[@SanguisNeveck]

2:08 "Lars has an axe with him" xD! Love Survival russia for these moments! So sincere and heartwarming!

[@im0rris8]

Lars, closing comments in the dark were truly awesome. My daughter and I had a good laugh. Great video.

[@tramontane3239]

Really liking this series.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you :)

[@positionthepositron]

Tramontane Tramontane It's awesome that Russians are frontierman also. We outta be best friends.

[@YllwNinja82]

Hey there guys, today we are time traveling back in time! :D

[@rty3751]

mowing grass with such a scythe - best exercises for the relief press

[@SurvivalRussia]

Indeed :)

[@billl605]

The little I know about scythes is that is a grass blade, there is also a brush blade for a scythe which is more sturdy and less harmed by cutting brush and small woody stems.

[@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947]

The Scythe pronounced SYTHE in my country is an old farming tool used to cut hay etc pre mechanical machinery great to see one in use today 👍nice one Lars Awesome video

[@DunkelRuhrOutdoors]

Wonderful Video and much love to the Russian wilderness! Bushcraft Greetings from Germany and Mother Nature is a true beauty!

[@utooth8114]

The improvised fork/rake is great. Another top video, thanks Lars.

[@RIKU-MKE]

Way back in the olden days I helped my uncle on his farm and used a scythe. I learned a lot working with​ my uncle then. I was only about 13 years old.

[@yuriklaver4639]

I found the whole idea of an inner tent to be useless, even in wintertime. The only reason to bring an inner tent is to protect against musquitoes.

[@MichaelR58]

Lars , 31 c is a cool off for us in Oklahoma, last week we had 43.8c it was brutal. Awesome scythe, old school works ! Your field expedient pitchfork worked well . The tent looks nice and will get it done . Thanks for sharing and bringing us along.

[@johndowe7003]

we had 47.2 c :P no wind and high humidity, swap me? lol

[@michaelcurtis4563]

Thanks Lars! I like your Scythe skills. I have many memories of my youth reaping our field...

[@zh3401]

Great video sir, thank you. Using age old tools to clear land, honest hard work. Good gear too!

[@allenreid9060]

Great tool. I grew up with a lot of those old ones. Would love to see more of them.

[@fumasterchu12]

This was a great showcase for what can be done with hand tools. Awesome camp site brother, and that old school scythe works just great! Glad to see you finally got to eat that delicious soup, I'll bet it was very satisfying. Have a great weekend Lars, cheers!

[@redcanoe14]

Hi Lars...in English this tool is pronounced 'sy..the' (it has a silent 'c' in the spelling). The old one I had in England had a 'S' shaped handle of Ash and the blade was similar but permanently fixed. I loved to use it because once you learned how to sweep with it at the right angle and rotate your hips it cuts weeds, hay grass, or wheat really quick (perhaps a 6 to 8 feet width with each stroke). I am very happy to say that here in BC Canada the biting flies and Mosquitoes are not chasing me in the day as it is very hot (36C), though there are a few at night and in the forest shadows.

[@samvittoria9692]

Awesome camp and awesome old time tools

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you Sam :)

[@andrejapaunic4761]

Peopole in my village are still using that inclouding me

[@SurvivalRussia]

And me :)

[@BluestedSRT4]

Andreja Paunic it's a very effective tool and very efficient, powered by bread and potatoes. The explosion of growth there after the thaw amazes me.

[@scarface822]

Andreja Paunic people* including* ;)

[@billl605]

@@SurvivalRussia and me

[@jeffreyriek7177]

Thanks Lars!

[@mistersmith158]

AHHHH this video was packed with sheer awesomeness and Russian survival action awesome

[@corsa701]

13:59: The sound danish men make to scare bears away. :D

[@georgemcmillan9172]

The original weedeater! I have my grandfather's scythe, and I use it often, because as you stated, it often is better than a gas mower!!!

[@willyg842]

You have the coolest old school tools Lars!

[@JamesBuell88]

So many things I wanted to comment on, but I forgot most being jealous of you getting to camp almost whenever you want. No idea what you'd call that bread in english. I like something with room to absorb juices.. Camp food is the best. Old school is the best school. Love your work Lars.. Great video.

[@JamesBuell88]

Wanted to put in a picture of my scythe but too dumb to figure out how

[@Reaper4367]

What a great video Lars. It had all the elements that just draw you in and dont let go... even after you turned out the light :) . Top effort my friend, Thank you for sharing. Brett, Australia.

[@barrybecker3706]

Absolutely FANTASTIC video, Lars!!!!!!!

[@Blueswailer]

The scythe is absolutely one of the best tools to clear meadows, campsites and such where there's a lot of grass & similar soft-stalked vegetation. The epitome of "Don't fix it if it's not broken." My late grandfather used to scythe the cottage grounds all summer, every summer. There's a fascinating video titled "How to Scythe + stop weeding, watering and fertilizing" here on KZbin for anyone interested in scything as a maintenance method. 31C ? Phew, your neck of the woods is 3 degrees warmer than mine and I'm slowly melting with the heat over here. Sweaty business trekking in the woods with the gear at that heat. Interesting seeing the camp form little by little. Hopefully the tent wasn't too hot during the night. Thanks for the video Lars!

[@SurvivalRussia]

I was kind of surprised how effective the scythe is the first time I used it. Now I can basically use it as a lawnmower if I want to :) Today the heat took a break. Awesome. Above +25C is bit too hot for my liking :) Have a great Weekend brother :)

[@Blueswailer]

Have a great weekend as well Lars!

[@demogorgonet166]

Love your sense of humor! Pure awesomness!))

[@shadowcastre]

Very good sir! I really like the old school stuff Thanks for the video...

[@fabianherr2750]

Great Video as always greetings from Germany

[@jjakdewest9105]

merci beaucoup, tres bien!

[@ImixSpb]

Seems, with this scythe, you can not only cut grass but also mow all the trees are around there )))))

[@corsa701]

Btw, that is a pretty impressive and easy way to mount a blade on a scythe. All the scythes i ever had in my hands - and there where even some pre WW2 ones- had much more complicated mounts.

[@germanredneck9019]

That was a awsome video my friend👍 I really liked the old scythe and the great tent!❤ I really enjoyed watching it! Greetings, GR🤘

[@Toad_Hugger]

Great video as always Lars! Gotta get caught up. I've been absent for a week! Flat bread is called flat bread in English as well! A scythe is very useful for clearing vegetation. I like how you're clearing a clearing.

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Hello Lars! Just had a thought about the Scythe. If you add a couple of Adjustable Automotive Hose Clamps (like the ones on Radiators) to the Big Nail Tool Kit, then if you lose the Iron Ring, you have a Backup. Heck, a person could just hit an Antique Store, buy the Blade, and make their own Scythe w/o having a Blacksmith forge a ring. Hope this helps. Thanks again and Take Care. PS: So I wonder if Silky makes Scythe Blades?

[@buckbuck22]

Wow the scythe is awesome, it seemed to work really well! Also thank you for the review of the Siberian pot hanger, as always, very helpful ;) This is the best channel!

[@kurtbaier6122]

Nice spot to camp.

[@crimsonbear9336]

Try tieing orange surveying tape on your tent pegs or guy lines so you can see them better.... just a thought

[@kjohnston6418]

When you cut down the over growth ; you very effectively removed much of the mosquitoes habitat so they probably moved on to the areas wich you didn't cut down. Just a thought.

[@tomritter493]

Awesome brother love that old scythe they work use mine a lot take care brother

[@CptBlackbeardlives]

I still have my Dads Scythe., well used and still usable but with the curved handle, not straight. Also I read once that a mosquito will never travel more than 100 yard from where it hatches so anytime you are attacked by one you know you are within that 100 yard radius, so if you can remove all standing water within 100 yards of your homestead that would eliminate the mosquitoes though I'm sure that's not easily done where you live. .

[@johndowe7003]

old school is best school

[@dmitryk754]

Касса, мой любимый инструмент! Такого здесь в Америке не найдёшь. Lars - хорошая у тебя жизнь.

[@karlmadsen3179]

No mosquitos = super awesome

[@SurvivalRussia]

It's really awesome and the biting flies are retreating too :)

[@paladinsmith7050]

You should grow some pitcher plants

[@ianrichardson3968]

Here in the UK, in the past, people would help out with harvesting..the kids got involved, mums, dads etc etc. Now, the landowners were the wealthy ones then as now...and some were MPs. So they took time out during harvest time. During the summer the kids get nearly 7 weeks summer holidays, when i was a kid it was 6. So the teachers get the same....and most of our MP's disappear off for 6 weeks or so....So, in effect, even though the harvesting is done by machines now...our teachers and politicians still get 6 weeks or more school holidays..! On full pay..!! Nice earner when you can get it.

[@solid_jr]

it would be cool to see some of the antique tools. thanks for the video

[@rudyo8409]

Pretty cool video'I do like the hooped bivy you used. Thank you for sharing. Cheers

[@cool_hand_luke97]

We were doing that stuff at 13 years old .we called it playing in the woods .now they spend thousands of dollars and call it bushcraft.

[@ericcorse]

Nothing like an ax hitting good solid wood, something akin to a wooden baseball bat getting a good solid hit. I was going to ask about using a sling blade but you did one better with that scythe.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

One of my frustrations with 'Bushcraft' is that people don't use honest agricultural tools to develop and maintain a clearing in the forest or to create a glade. You fixed that! I find it calming to be able to see what is on the ground before it is underfoot. I also tended to revisit a few suitable and favorite places on our land so it was worthwhile to keep them clean and somewhat open.

[@mikesvacationgearguncigarr3774]

exelent video as usual my friend! 👍

[@SurvivalRussia]

Maybe since I moved years ago, but not recently :)

[@doomswing9869]

All I could think was how much work it would be to clear that area, without a weed whacker haha!

[@yuriklaver4639]

ah the Meindl Super Perfect... ? my favourite!

[@benroper294]

Thank you Lars, another epic video. It’s great to see you setting up your camp.

[@Westchestal]

Seeing that scythe brought me back to my youth! Slightly different style of handle but other than that, exactly the same. Saved them from when my grandparents home was sold and the property developed. Oh, I got to work in the sun while my uncle watched :-)

[@Kargoneth]

Wow! I didn't know that scythes could clear plants so quickly. You have provided an excellent example of how a person with a sharp scythe and a proper scything technique can make short work of overgrown plants.

[@Kargoneth]

Wait... no. I *forgot* that scythes could *cut down* (not clear [I used the wrong term]) plants so quickly; I now remember watching some videos about scythe usage several months ago.

[@RakkaSan7219]

Kargoneth kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZe1nH2sn6eLqK8. Just example, there are more w races between scythe v weed eater or mower

[@jjjvclub]

Great video. Farmers used that tool in my area for making Hay, we called it a scythe.

[@MM-dl5ek]

Great video Lars! Could you ellaborate on how the gun laws work in Russia as you mentioned that during a certain time of the year you cannot carry a gun legally

[@derektodd4126]

Although spelt scythe pronounced here In UK sytheh. The C is silent. Best wishes from Northern Ireland, BTW love your channel.

[@hillbillynick2000]

Fun and informative as always Lars! Ironic for me as I'm watching it while smoking my morning pipe in our mud room. Hanging next to me is my American scythe! Inherited it from my grandfather. I would like to give a European straight handled scythe a try sometime. I'll be using mine today to cut winter bedding for my animals.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Sounds like an awesome morning and place Nick :)

[@hillbillynick2000]

Survival Russia it's a beautiful morning!

[@jmegown52302]

96k subscribers!

[@lifefordummies]

Another great video!

[@kennethworde862]

Great vid!!!! In English it's called/pronounced a (sigh), you are correct it can still be useful especially when you show why with the nail! Vs trailer gas, machine and everything else, then next time others have found your trail in?!

[@garyevans3421]

Love you taking us to the Russian long hunter camp even in this primative early stage. You’re the hardest working KZbinr I know!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you! It is a bit of work at times, but interesting too :)

[@eltenda]

Cool video

[@bertlbarm4374]

if possible you could take lavender and/or lemon balm with you, moskitos dont like them l got this arround my house too, works great

[@johnlord8337]

First mosquito 11:19 ...

[@newtubefag]

It's no Saiga.. but it could make a mean improvised spear!

[@FawnandEvon]

Yup, soup is my number one camping food too. I like your way of making it as well. I need to find something better then my fondu pot 🤪. I really could have watched about another 20 minutes of this episode. Feel free to make a few longer ones. It’s easy to watch your videos. I love your tool bush waking tool; did you film this on Friday the 13th, 🤣. I’m looking forward to more time at your new camp spot. Cool Russian tent as well. Thank you for sharing. I’m inspired to go wild camping on our quads, in our smoke filled forest. Just hope the wind is blowing in the right direction. What will you do with the big heap of cuttings? Use it to smoke some meet? Do you have poison ivy, or poison oak or any type of poisonous plant out your way?

[@jimmilne19]

Another super video. Enjoyed. Fyi "scythe" is pronounced without the "c", pronounced something like the Danish "sej" plus a drawn out "th" added to the end sejth (ingen stød). As I have mentioned before, your English (American really) is so good, that when you mispronounce a word, which is seldom, it sticks out. Keep up the very nice videography and programming. I enjoy the pink ninja when she chooses to appear. Hilsner fra Grønland til hende og konen. And, the axe you made seems to work really well! Cool!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you Jim :)

[@pdiddy5186]

Nice job Lars, looks like a great spot and a relaxing camp. Cool to see the scythe in action and the ease of use. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you too :)

[@57WillysCJ]

Most of the old scythes here have a curved snath, but you can't beat the straight snath in its symplicity and ease of production. Mine is a well made old one with the curved snath but it is quite refined from many others.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Have you had much trouble with forest fires? We have quite a few here, but it is more dry and desert like.

[@Greek_Oak]

Scythe is still my go to grass cutting tool,always reliable and very fast!!!

[@SurvivalRussia]

It's very fast. Much faster then most people these days would think :)

[@fredthorne9692]

The scythe, one of the most overlooked tools in the development of civilization after Hunter-gatherers went agricultural.

[@ijursic]

"I smell fatwood" - Lars (Survival Russia)

[@alfredomartinez6485]

Cool video. Thank you for your hard work.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you!

[@lifeseeker9563]

thats what i call my tent skeeter free zone ha ha ha great videos Lars take care now

[@boyhowdy5893]

You make a good reaper!

[@WayneTheSeine]

The scythe got her done. Do y'all have dragon flies? I know here there is a period where biting gnats and mosquitoes have free run until the dragonflies begin to hatch and populate the open areas. They can clean up the gnats and mosquitos with a quickness as do purple martins. Nice to be able to kick off the boots for awhile. Looking forward to camp improvements and the north country crawler trip.

[@TraitorVek]

Love it

[@netcorps]

Thanks @Survival Russia Lars, your videos are entertaining and educational as always, also leaving viewers with unanswered questions which helps make the come back, hoping for answers in future videos! :-) For example how you would load the Saiga shotgun - buckshot, 12gauge, rest with buckshot - that sounds reasonable and I think I have an idea why you would do it like that.. but maybe you can elaborate on the reasoning behind it? I have not managed to watch ALL your videos yet but am working hard on getting there :-)

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Yeah the Reaper MILITIA lol awesome no blood sucking mosquitoes. That is what I love of about winter camping no bugs just cold as f#@!.🤘🤘👍👍👊

[@SurvivalRussia]

Let's do some Reaping! LOL

[@mattlewis9725]

Lars your awesome man. 94 likes no dislikes atm anyway... Good shit man u deserve more credit either way!!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you :)

[@catman7153]

In an early 1900's camp, they wouldn't have had battery powered or kerosene lights. LOL Could you do (or have you done)a video on how to make torches like they would have done in the past? Perhaps using animal fat or some other substance gathered from the wild? Thanks!

[@SurvivalRussia]

No battery lights of course, but they would certainly have had kerosene lamps :) I do have a few. What I want with the camp is not really make 100% correct early 1900's Frontier Camp. I just want to show some of the methods they used.

[@zaneslocombe8008]

Lars, I thought you had lost it when you said were going to clear the brush around your campsite with your Mora. I was thinking why don't you use a sickle or a scythe? :-D

[@calvinmientke3539]

Big!!! That awesome natural 3 point rake deserves a mention. Much bigger load and controlable! Your new ax is a beast. Great power! "ReallyBigMonkey" needs help with his saw.

[@SurvivalRussia]

They actually used such "rakes" around here earlier. I have a few really old ones. I better check up on Dave :)

[@barukkazhad8998]

Lars , have you tried a Splav Bergen ??..I bought one as it was cheaper and better than the civilian ones the same size