Solo Overnight Building an Emergency Fort In the Woods PART 3 Dakota Fireplace and Cajun Shrimp Boil

[@recall5811]

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[@hughjunit2503]

No bacon???

[@frikkiesmit2695]

Happy New Year Corporal!!

[@MrYungfras]

Aye Aye but next time bring bacon or the bunny gets it!

[@stewartrv]

Very nicely done! Happy new year Shaun!

[@nikkisims8656]

@@MrYungfras 🤣🤣

[@bjbjr]

I grew up in central Texas and Summer meant living on the lake shore with a tarp above, a driftwood campfire, and an army surplus cot for my bed (no sleeping bag, after all, this was Texas in the summer). I now live in Maine, am 72, almost completely crippled by arthritis; until recently I believed I only had my memories of camping and communing with nature as my actual camping days were behind me. But KZbin and videos such as this allow me to vicariously enjoy adventures once more. Thanks Corporal!

[@edwardmays94]

Dam Corp if that ain't enough to keep ya going

[@tk00903]

Yessir, us old guys need you to help keep us going, even if it's vicariously! Dude! You and medium size dude are rocking it for us old guys! Can't always do what we would like to because of old age and worms, but we so enjoy your videos!!! Keep on rocking it, and let the " not " so medium size dude know how much we appreciate his involvement in the videos, he is so much appreciated !!!!!!!! 🙂

[@niks966]

Maybe Corporal could do a wheelchair camping for some of his viewers.

[@patrickdavis1385]

I'm living in the swamp wilderness of Florida, homeless from Michigan since last July and it's an inspiration to try different things while out here. At 65 years old I could feel sorry for myself but instead I know I'm doing what a lot of people wish they could do lol boondocking, rat hole money and buy some property, the corporal would be welcome to practice in my woods.

[@hoviksmail]

You should check put virtual reality, might enjoy it.

[@Buzbikebklyn1]

This reminds me of when my Dad and I went hunting in the Catskills. We had large army surplus tent, we stayed for two weeks! My Dad was a good hunter, most of the "Hunters" bought Dad's kills and passed them off as there's. We had a small stove made out of a grease gun drum and a old shopping cart. We told each other stories and had a grand old time. My Dad made me cut out of school for the hole two weeks. I miss Dad terribly. Check out the woods, it can be fun.

[@devonsonger358]

I'm glad that you talk about how much it takes out of you to build stuff. I always feel embarrassed about how much I struggle with stuff like this.

[@jackgrimble9418]

I have another one! Dashing through the woods! With some bacon in my pack! My tarp is nice an oiled, I'll make a fancy shack! I'll chop me up some logs, make fire of what's left We're gonna have outstanding time, the woods is fun A.F. Great outdoors, in the air! Fresh as it can be! Not a worry in my mind, happy cause I'm free! Great outdoors, in the sun, even in the rain! You can't lose in hiking shoes, you can only gain!

[@eddiekeylon323]

As if the dakota fire pit wasn't enough, that door hinge system was ingenious. Always, always learn something new. Thanks for your time and experience. Great video Corporal!!!

[@JavierBonillaC]

Those 9 inch pvc pipes, 5 feet long, perfect for the Dakota fire. Even half of the pipe is enough to act like a small roof for the channel dug. 😊 great video, thanks

[@vagabondroller]

Haha, Your emergency fort looks better constructed than my house.

[@johnbaughman7293]

Next week he’s adding in the rec room complete with pool table and wet bar....

[@MrWhitelightning73]

😂🤣😅

[@bombtubejamz739]

i feel that 😂

[@SnowyAspenHills]

Superb build. Especially liked the hinges for the door. A diagonal brace would help the door from dropping eventually.

[@georgebone23]

Same here lol

[@richardlobb6027]

Shawn,,,, Another "Outstanding Video " keep'em coming.

[@philipkellerman9826]

It's amazing to me how much work you put into these videos. Not only do you you bust your hump to make whatever it is that, you happen to be building each installment. You still remember to change camera angles and get a lot of detail with the various knots and things. I personally would get so involved with the building aspect. I would completely forget about the camera shots. .. not to mention all the time editing. Good work sir. Good work.

[@nanaadriana3496]

I LOVE IT! My boys had been hooked for the half hour i needed them to be settled an quiet! You cant imagine how much I gotten done with in that much needed quiet time. Plus starting dinner an them telling me about everything you just showed them! OUTSTANDING there sir!

[@retiredreyes5084]

Hello, never commented before. I have been watching for over a year, since I figure you actually know what your doing. My father, also a marine n army never got to teach me. I figure I would rather watch you. Also my grand daughter is serving as a corpsman in the Navy. Thanks for the videos, your cooking is the best!

[@derekninehouse2547]

You have proven time and time again the basic skill set the Armed Services have instilled in you continue to grow. Plus you’re pretty smart and creative. Great job teaching us new methods

[@jjb2004mk2]

The door hinges are genius!

[@jimmd53]

Laying in a hospital recovering from a serious COVID-19 infection I want to express my deep thanks for doing this video. It has made me smile and for a few moments I forgot just how serious sick I actually was. I can’t thank you enough. Jim

[@learningsurvival9216]

Yo I've been through the same, a real tough case of covid, hope you are good now i still suffer from long term stuff occasionally but it's getting better, i too found bless and calmness in his videos

[@jimmd53]

@@learningsurvival9216 Was feeing sick for a couple of week but was able to catch my breath if I didn’t do too much effort. Early this morning I woke up in respiratory distress and ambulance came and took me to the Hospital. I am in ICU not intubated. My heart goes out to everyone who has gone through this COVID virus or will go through this COVID virus. This is NO JOKE.

[@thecelticprince4949]

well at least your still alive, and that's the main thing, It's a tough as SOB to go through, Counting my blessings since March last year when it dropped me.

[@jimmd53]

@@thecelticprince4949 AMEN brother.

[@learningsurvival9216]

@@jimmd53 yea same i couldn't go upstairs without losing my breath ended up for a day in the hospital connected to a machine it's been 4/5 months tho, it does get better so just rest and chill

[@kensymons6440]

Im x British army 1958, love watching your show once army allways army.

[@ksbrook1430]

I appreciate how you take the time to clearly show how to do the various knots, hitches, bends, and wraps in your videos. Very instructive.

[@adamgable4346]

That Dakota fire pit was outstanding af!

[@darrallbenoit5198]

I know this is an old video Corporal but I always go back to watch what I found interesting. I think this might be one of my favourite videos that you've put up yet. I don't have a lot of clay here but I did the same concept in the woods and it really did work as good as you said it did on your video. I've been in much worse shelters than this in my life. Keep up the good work brother, cheers!

[@claytonkokensparger9045]

Out of every camping video ,overnighter and everything else ...that is by far the coolest shelter EVER!!

[@paulmood308]

You had me at “long shaft “. 😂 on a serious note, another great weekly video to take me away from the reality of long 12.5 hr shifts in a bombed out area. Keep em coming brother. Semper-Fi!!! L/Cpl4life

[@eddieclay92]

The creativity on this channel is off da charts! Another bushcraft masterpiece by the Corporal. I'm hooked. Thank you man. Please keep the videos coming.

[@garywood702]

Damn dude! Talking about smoothing it! Drooling over here looking at that chow!

[@markdeansgimpysbushcamp193]

If this video is any indication of what 2021 is going to be like, I can't wait. Great vid.

[@velvetfog8815]

Love your videos. Thanks for your service and your willingness to teach. Ignore the haters!

[@77confusedzombie77]

That Dakota Fire Hole would save my life if I got stuck at high elevations with really bad weather.. Excellent

[@100GTAGUY]

I haven't done any camping yet since I've moved to Colorado, but with the way the winds get out here (even during times there aren't fire bans) I'd say a Dakota fire hole would be the way to go.

[@jasonhoel8239]

Dude I just subscribed 51 fighting lung cancer watching your videos Elsa gets through appreciate your hard work love your stuff helps get mind off pain

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Jason, I hear you bud. Keep up the fight. I’m praying for you.

[@Royalsfanallthetime]

Awe because Kenny and his woobie from Mr. MOM. GREAT MOVIE reference again Corpral Kelly.

[@TheBLEICH]

Muy chingon!!! Primer video del año!!! FELIZ AÑO! Saludos desde cd Juárez ChihuHua México 🇲🇽

[@vagabondroller]

Es el mas Chingon!

[@TheBLEICH]

@@vagabondroller Y SI!!! Un CHINGONZOTE EL VATO!!!

[@billorights5390]

Love the music sir. Very adventurous sounding.

[@20molecula]

That Dakota firepit is all you’d need in most any shelter. Definitely Outstanding!

[@garryhiggs5158]

Happy new year to everyone hope it's going to be a good af year greetings from the UK.

[@happyhappyjoyjoy6497]

Let’s start a 2021 count each time Corporals says “Outstanding” and “AF”. Lol Keep up the good work, love the fort builds

[@josephhead8345]

Love the fire pit. That's awesome.

[@TheDrumKidWorld]

Like the Drone footage in the beginning

[@MarganaSkye]

Probably my favorite shelter of yours so far. I'm all about staying warm and toasty in the winter and your fire bowl would certainly make that happen. I appreciate all the hard work and endless skills shown. Keep up the outstanding work.

[@raulcerezo31]

I am a Spanish guy leaving in London, I am following you for not too long but I have been watching your videos almost everyday since then. I think you are brilliant, we really learn a lot with your videos. Thank you so much. Keep it on. By the way I am getting my gear ready to do my "solo" in the woods😅 Lets see🙏

[@biblestorytv]

I learned through the video of building an emergency fortress in the forest overnight We cheer for new friends, subscribe, like, and watch. Thank you for sharing your valuable video.

[@yes.no.7486]

If I ever go homeless this would be the way

[@hoviksmail]

I call the Homeless in LA "Urban Campers". Surviving the concrete jungle.

[@rickw4160]

Only successfully built a Dakota once....never did I think of using the stick overlay tunnel. Genius!!

[@ValorHeroics]

Yeah buddy! Love the imagination! I never see this anywhere else on KZbin. Love it.

[@recall5811]

yet they are the top tubers

[@ValorHeroics]

@@recall5811 just keep on keepin' on! I will do my part to rep you!

[@graham9060]

Outstanding shelter, all it needs now is a raised shelf for a bed.

[@ronaldgrogitsky2473]

Love the old life. Keep bringing these vids.. Every one should know this kind of thing in todays unsettling times. You never know when you'll need it!!! Thanks again and keep it up..

[@redrooster1961]

Shawn, No bacon.... that's a first. Bad ass AF video. Corporal Kelly got skills for sure. I have been watching for years and this is one of the best videos I've seen on your channel. Thank you for all the content you provide and thank you for your service to our country. That shelter ain't no shack... for sure, for sure. It's really good to see you working for better nutrition. As you get older it will serve you well. Thank you again for what you are doing Shawn. Your friend from Texas.... Happy New Year 2021

[@recall5811]

covered in part 1. am going to everest

[@subzero1tt]

The fire pit was a excellent idea

[@Aphaedon]

This is still one of my favourite shelters you have built.

[@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy]

My new favorite KZbin channel 😄

[@kerryoneil3401]

Totally love this shelter. I am going out to build one. I'll even cook the same chow. Must say I'm impressed with this site

[@NormReitzel]

The rain sounds simply Marvelous!

[@ottobhan725]

Ten HUT! Corporals on deck and point!

[@jackalister1662]

A simple lightweight and basically non flammable item I carry when in the bush is a 6 foot length of collapsible dryer vent tube. It compresses down to nearly nothing,can be buried and retrieved easily for a Dakota fire pit. Also have used hollow logs for same thing,as well as an easy rocket stove. I’m Canadian,and I used to go winter camping a lot when younger. Still do search and rescue.

[@johndurante2322]

Great video! Teaching my nephews how survive when the grid goes down. I live in Texas. I will try this build and teach the youngsters this skill. 👍💪

[@LUVDOGS1954]

This has become the "Cooking and Construction Channel". Insert smiley here.

[@scout3058]

You should come down here to Slidell, Louisiana. There's plenty of wilderness/swamps to shoot video in, and afterward you can come to my house for a true cajun boil. We fish, crab, and shrimp right from the back yard to catch our food.

[@manuelyochum8424]

Awesome build. Awesome food. Awesome overall. Outstanding AF

[@rroberts4135]

Hey Corporal Kelly. Long time fan here. Ever thought about doing a video incorporating site security? Trip wires, alerts, other options? Prep for a bug out site?

[@NormReitzel]

Mmmm, love cajun shrimo, but... no Zataran's ® !? Whassa matta you? And NO Bacon *Gasp!* And... AND, "Here comes the rain again" © But, good clean rain is better than slogging through mud (or slush!). Good Show! Here! Here!👍👍

[@minnieohlson9752]

I really like the door hinge with the thinning of the branch. Smart!

[@davidsnoddy4591]

Happy New Year Corporal!! This fort is Cool AF and the fire pit is BA I hope 2021 is better Long Live The Republic 🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸

[@ottobhan725]

Fine cinema and storyline.

[@jodytroutman9253]

I’m an attorney in the city but love time in the back country! Thank you for your Dakota fire. I only wish I had your skill to build mine upon. Pls keep posting videos!

[@wesleyturner90]

Very cool fire hole

[@djschultz1502]

That is one hell of a build brother. You give all to your channel and i hope you reach a million subs by the end of 21. You are the real deal Thanks for all you do to make entertaining and educational content.

[@Neverwho667]

Sean does not slam other YTers, so why do you. Sean has an awesome channel, and Joe R is different. If you do not like Joe, STFU and do not watch it because your critique is unfounded (look it up). Most of these creators put a lot of effort into providing content to morons like you for free. Watch what you like, support the channels you like, and skip what you do not.

[@djschultz1502]

@@Neverwho667 your very right i apologize and will edit it out

[@bachfan7537]

@@Neverwho667 LOL

[@Neverwho667]

@@djschultz1502 well done. Thanks.

[@jaylils]

I want more 30 minutes of Corporals Corner KZbin!!

[@przemysawpenconek2269]

Amaizig. Greetings from Poland.

[@williamneal7210]

Watching you sharpen your knife, I just wanted to comment for anyone in general that if you sharpen your knife and it "feels" like one side is sharper than the other (and the number of strokes are the same on each side), it indicates you are probably (99%) rolling the blade on the not so sharp side. Super easy to correct once you know what's going on (just take a little more time with the strokes on that side and make sure you keep the alignment of the stone to the edge the same, no rolling).

[@Eskimo8888]

Thank You for Your Service

[@williamblanck6754]

Just love all your videos, you really know how to think outside the normal box....I do believe the caveman would be extremely jealous of you..lol..Semper Fi Devil Pup

[@kennethrich2107]

Cpl brings in the New Year "Like a Boss" Happy New Year Sir !!

[@Pammellam]

That Dakota fire pit is amazing! I am a total amateur but I learn so much from just a few minutes of watching you! You are a real confidence builder!

[@c436237]

What? No bacon? Doesn't care??? We have an imposter here! Good stuff as always Corporal

[@erinvandalay4764]

😂 Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore sculpting a toilet bowl was the original script

[@flogsometogs4539]

Amazing as always has to be the best Bushcraft and survival instructor going here on KZbin keep up the amazing work and don’t change anything it’s just great as it is thanks for many happy hours spent catching up on your back catalogue

[@EvertfromNederland]

If you put your ears to the trench in your shelter, you can hear the air whistle "aaaaalrrighty thaaaaan". That's the Ventura effect.

[@daveworthy9919]

Lol Af

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Good stuff mate , You put in a big effort. Your digging stick reminded me of the digging sticks the Aboriginals use down here in Australia . One end is shaved flat and the other end is pointed then it is pushed under the coals of a fire to harden both ends. I like how you used what appears to be an emergency blanket to cover the roof. I guess over time one could cover the walls in with whatever and dig a drainage channel around it incase of heavy rain etc. Glad I subscribed to your channel I like stuff like this it keeps the mind active. Well happy New Year to you and yours and I look forward to viewing more of your content , Cheers from Australia :-).

[@tk00903]

I can hear your accent in what you typed! Good on you mate!!! He does put in a lot of effort for the videos, doesn't he. Has my respect, AF.

[@tracestevens1773]

You are priceless Shawn Kelly ! What a man ! They just don't make em like you anymore.

[@UcranianoUKR]

Adding a rain cover over the tunnel is probably good idea before it fills with water

[@recall5811]

Water doesn’t travel uphill

[@katherinebonkowski8925]

Your work is great, I took a break for school work. I'll be watching all your new videos now.

[@NormReitzel]

Corporal, I don't often make pleas, but please, don't leave small cutoffs of bank line laying around. Either burn them or carry them out. These ends have person-smell (meat!) on them, and can be eaten by small snakes, where it is highly bad for them. So discard them into the fire, or pack them up and carry them out, please. As usual, your video was highly informative. Good Job!! 👍👍👍

[@larainebarton2103]

Good info we all need to think this way!!

[@kalebbrizendine7154]

Love your video's man your awesome af...

[@thebluelibra5686]

I keep visiting the back catalog and finding gems like this one. Cool build, cool upgrades. Very cool to see a lot of these vids breaking 1 million views as well.

[@Kristoffelsson]

This is on of the best things when you find a channel you really like.

[@corymcgrath5652]

The local beaver is getting jealous of you.

[@ottobhan725]

Great soundtracks.

[@bobjackson7516]

You promised 'baddassery' through 2021, you delivered man. Thank you. Yes, we're still here, and still loving the education and content.

[@FirstLast-zx1xw]

You need to start Bushcraft Airbnb. Nice job!!

[@happydays2300]

I'd stay there. Sign me up.

[@mbarr1029]

Butter is a great substitute for bacon, We are all good here.

[@tk00903]

I'm thinking," bacon butter " right?

[@Wardred101videos]

As a kid, my friends and I loved building forts like that to camp in. Even now at 54, it's still just as much fun even though It's not as physically easy anymore. Love your channel's content, still bingeing your earlier videos.

[@fifthdimension326]

I'm coming to your fort for dinner!!!

[@Hcdav-s5y]

Lol. Hey Corporal, you got 2 guys that left a comment that Think they were first. Do they know, that it doesn't matter? Lol. You guys didn't win a bacon sandwich or Anything. Lol.

[@candiced710]

Don't really care..just for fun

[@sumoneuno]

BRAVO!!! Final result looked so comfortable I was envious.

[@flydriveride]

Beautifully done. If you were going to be continually improving it over time, what further steps would you take? Deeper, mudded walls, more wigwaum for snow?

[@barryhopesgthope686]

There is a woman goes by Survival Lily, from Austria who made that same venting system for her winter tepee. A sharp young lady..

[@james_lessick892]

I dig Survival Lily, she is cute and talented.

[@B-leafer]

Yeah, I saw that video. Survival Lilly is bad-ass

[@peterdrew9393]

Another great addition Corporal Kelly. ! Well done. !

[@justinpolk2233]

Throw some leaves or something on that orange tarp before somebody sees it and rescues you.

[@lukesage3296]

I used to watch Joe Robinet thinking he was the best outdoor guy on YT .. how wrong was I .. this dudes 100% better

[@recall5811]

yet I fight for views and he drinks IPAs and get 500k views on videos. but thanks for the compliment

[@PJ-mj1hy]

Joe R is a d-bag

[@lukesage3296]

@@PJ-mj1hy very much agree with you.

[@carlsanjurjo5051]

You have become my go to for relaxation. Watching your videos dropped my blood pressure last night from 130/76 to 116/76. Thank you for your channel! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@PhilippinesOnDemand]

Constructive feedback. As a Marine myself, I like your videos, but not your personality. Why do you have to be so defensive when someone makes a comment? You keep saying, "I'm nothing without you": yet, you talk down to your viewers in the comments. If you can clean that part of your show up - you'll do even much better. I'm not going anywhere because as I said, I do like your videos. You do a good job.

[@peteg22397]

It's quite a recent thing, and I've noticed it too over the last month or so. He used to be happy all the time, but it seems like the 'haters' have started getting to him, and his upbeat mood has suffered as a result. Shame really, but I think it's something many KZbinrs go through

[@PhilippinesOnDemand]

@@peteg22397 Good info. I was not aware he used to be happy all the time. I'm a new viewer, therefore, for me, I would not have known the difference. I think if he stops being negative/defensive in his videos and comments, again, he will grow FASTER. He has great content. Personally, I think one of the best. If not, the best. It's just his negative/defensive comments that turn me off. I pointed something out once while complimenting him and his reply was that I must not know what I'm doing. haha I'm a Marine. An Outdoorsman. I do know what I'm doing. Here's the thing, It may not be the way, but it's a way. He needs to learn everyone does things differently and not to take it personally. In the cloud of his negativity, he's missing the compliments we are giving him because he solely focused on what he deems hating. Dude's got great content. Just needs to stop letting the haters get to him. Oh well, I'll keep watching until I can't anymore!

[@zacherynagy8445]

@@PhilippinesOnDemand I think he also has been going through things with his sons mom if i remember right

[@alanmurdoch70]

I really like that shelter. Just one question about the fire hole though... if you get really heavy rain, how would you stop the outside hole from flooding? If it gets real heavy, is it just a case of rigging up some sort of cover over it to help keep the rain off? Or would you go outside and dig it deeper so the rain could pool into a deeper hole?

[@jjb2004mk2]

Maybe you could put another clay rim around the hole like there is for the inside hole, and then put 4 small stones around the edge of the hole and balance a larger flat stone accross the top of them, so air can get in but water can't. It would have to be seriously heavy rain for it to be a problem though surely.

[@joefamous8461]

I watch a lot of survival, bushcraft, camping etc videos and ive gotta say you are the BEST!!!! Absolutely my favorite!!! Thx for what you do . Plus you're military and I trust everything you say and do lots of my family were military so I have much respect. God bless you and yours.

[@recall5811]

thanks please tell YT this

[@joefamous8461]

How do I tell you this

[@dancasey100]

Where I grew up I would stick a mailbox on it a call it a house