Solo Overnight Hammock Camping - Bushcraft, Foraging for Wild Food to Eat

I head out into the woods for a solo overnight camping trip with my hammock and tarp. Using Bushcraft, I build a primitive basket from natural materials found in the forest. I then use this to forage the area for wild food and edible plants. Being spring, there is plenty of wild food out there to help add to your meal when on a camping trip or even in a survival situation. I then set up my hammock and tarp, and start a fire using a primitive bowdrill method. I boil stinging nettles to make nettle tea, and live off the land for 24 hours using wild plants that I foraged in the woods. Thanks for joining me on the adventure - Mike
* NOTE - When foraging, always be sure that you can 100% identify a wild plant before you eat it. Be sure to cross reference and triple check the ID of the plant.
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[@TAOutdoors]

Really enjoyed making this one. I delved a bit more into primitive basket weaving, foraging for wild edibles and bow drill fire. Big thanks to you guys for joining me on the adventure! - Mike

[@jackofallspades1246]

Thanks for having us along.

[@dgarcia5159]

Subtítulos en español

[@Njg3697]

Enjoy all the work you put into different camera angles! Excellent!

[@patrickmann8538]

Mike, you and Alec should make a machete to go with the hatchet and lignin steeler. That would be awesome!

[@WABZZZ_B]

you have such great videos and nice quality carry on keeping up your hard work

[@hellohellohello6847]

Who's still here after 50mins? Have a good weekend people :)

[@mickytwoknives]

you have not been camping long have you....... in the woods you have to do three portions of porridge as bears tend to roam in threes. mummy bear, daddy bear, and baby bear. good post have subscribed, did not know you were here,

[@agatagarcia4454]

La temporalidad es INCORRECTA!!!

[@bobhope5773]

Lords and ladies also known as snakeshead, adder's root, arum, wild arum, arum lily, devils and angels, cows and bulls, cuckoo-pint, Adam and Eve, bobbins, naked girls, naked boys, starch-root, wake robin, friar's cowl, sonsie-give-us-your-hand, jack in the pulpit and cheese and toast.The root of the cuckoo-pint, when roasted well, is edible and when ground was once traded under the name of Portland sago. It was used like salep (orchid flour) to make saloop - a drink popular before the introduction of tea or coffee. It was also used as a substitute for arrowroot. If PREPARED INCORRECTLY, it can be HIGHLY TOXIC, so should be prepared with due diligence and caution.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

It irritates me SO much that you have to worry about being demonetized when talking about FKING PLANTS!! Seriously! who reports people for these kinds of things?! KZbin y u b that dumb?!

[@agatagarcia4454]

The birds want to salute you... Hey! honeys a great HELLO from Barcelona!!!! 🕊️🐦🦅🦉.

[@cimbrerbushcraft-vikingheritag]

Congrats with your bow drill success 👍🏻😁 What kind of wood did you use? Atb to you 🇩🇰🌲🍻

[@pasqualeporro6921]

I'm italian and I look every single your video. Thank you, thank you for all !!

[@scotthicks8338]

Dude, you put out quality videos. I had a terrible day at work, and unwinding while watching this was the best medicine a boy could ask for.

[@Thennix]

Same for me had an long nightshift at work and coming home watching this before bed helped me relax :)

[@skeeterchiggins]

I REALLY appreciate you doing this video in particular. Hammock camping has always been a mystery to me. Now not so much. Thank you

[@TAOutdoors]

No problem, hope you enjoy it

[@agatagarcia4454]

Today it's sunny!!! Here too!!! Cheers!!! 🍻!!!

[@WiltshireMan]

The health benefits of nettle Mike are greatly understood. I have been eating them for years and look at me 60 isn't that far away and I'm still wildcamping like a kid:) Glad you pointed out the dangers of Arum Maculatum (Cuckoo pint). ll good. I do look forward to my friday installment of TA . All the best Sandy PS extra welldone for getting a bow drill fire going with such a small bow. Try a bigger bow Mike. It is much easier:))

[@TAOutdoors]

Wiltshire Man thanks Sandy! I've actually been experimenting a bit with bow drills and shorter straight bows etc, I will do a video on it soon

[@willk5413]

I've tried a fire bow a few times. I came close but couldn't quite get that coal. I think I'll try with a slimmer spindle.

[@BrothersMake]

Really enjoyed the basket weaving segment. Looks therapeutic! Thanks for another fantastic video Mike - your editing is inspirational!

[@engin_senli]

Lovely fresh content Mike. I like TA Outdoors because of this. Its about a wide angle about doing stuff outdoors. Greetings from Germany. Engin aka outdooraddict1979

[@LorettaLynn55]

I couldn't help but think of Tom & Jerry, when the ants were walking on the hammocks cord and shaking it. Then, I thought, maybe the creator himself was an outdoors man? Thanks for the memories. Good video.

[@wakamatsu3509]

Lore Lyn lol

[@tunit3727]

The first 7-8 minutes was me saying wtf is all that cordage for?! Lol

[@thriftysurvivor6117]

I really enjoy your videos, but how do you know those vines are not poison ivy? Here in the southern states of the U.S. there's so much poison ivy that I'm very uneasy about using vines for anything. In the seasons where there are still leaves that's not as much of a problem, but in the seasons where all the leaves are gone, I avoid using vines for anything since it's almost impossible to identify the types of vines you're dealing with.

[@AmysAutopsyReport]

This video was so great! The basket turned out awesome and i was happy you got the bow drill fire going too! Nicely done!

[@bonniebarbee5401]

Thank you for the edible education ! That was fun . I really enjoy your videos. 😊🤗

[@srtgrayfrance]

I use a DD XL sleeve which stores both the Frontline hammock and the under blanket together. I have a regular sleeve with my tarp in it. and compression sacks for both.

[@vanaprasthaoutdoors7215]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos... they are inspiration for me as I start my channel.... looking forward to enjoying this.

[@holyspiritfire8268]

Your hammock/tarp setup looks almost exactly like mine. I use it in the summers here in Oregon, hiking the high lakes at Three Fingered Jack.

[@plutobeliever]

USA here...love dandelions...my grandfather use to make dandelion wine...enjoy your vids....thanks

[@Buschpirat]

Hey Mike. Looked like a good trip to the woods. Thanks for sharing the knowledge about all the plants and crafting this "huge" basket ;-). Greetings from Germany. Stay healthy. Azze

[@MikeBrownOhio]

Dandelion fried (salt, pepper, and floured) are awesome and can be found worldwide...If you like wild mushrooms more than likely you will enjoy them...

[@MikeBrownOhio]

Dunking them in egg before is another flavor adder...You can add any type of seasoning you like...

[@TressaZimmerman]

I have looked into the DD equipment and having the extra tie outs on the tarp and the Velcro for your corsage is pretty awesome. Great video.

[@nateknudson8500]

I love foraging! We have a large property and it's wonderful to make a salad with greens from our garden and then send the kids out for purslane, fillaree, dandelion, and even some wild herbs. It teaches them skills and it helps us appreciate what we have right in front of us. To anyone interested in foraging I recommend you get books that are specific to your own locale/geography as plants can vary wildly (pun intended) from one part of the world to another. Great video!

[@gabi1342ful]

Eeeek, a bushcraft-spider? Nope, a nice basket! 😉 Liked this video and the kinda silent intro. Thanks!

[@agatagarcia4454]

I follow you...

[@WarGrrl3]

Firstly, thank you for showing the DD pro tarp. I've been looking for the perfect tarp for a long time. One that is 3x3, h2o proof, durable AND has snaps. I was told that only very hard to find, discontinued European military ones had snaps. I'm also very pleased that it's made by DD as I really like their products and they are not ridiculously expensive. This was a VERY informative vid n got a lot out of it. So again thanks for another interesting, valuable content vid. Oh, I didn't catch which hatchet you had, can you let me know the brand and model? Be Blessed in all good things.

[@ktswandering]

I have been binge watching your vids since I discovered them! Very entertaining and informative. I wonder if the stinging nettles here in Western Australia are the same as those in the UK....(would be good to know they are good for something!)

[@erikgodfrey9570]

Hi Mike. Awesome video......I really appreciated the plant information. Please add more information about wild edibles in your videos. I love the way you deliver information about useful topics. Thank you.

[@thealicemonster9217]

Awesome as always. Thanks for the great content. You are by far one of my Favorite KZbinrs that I watch, even up there with my gaming channels. I have learned so much from you, watching your camp updates and your off grid cabin, just great. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching and thumbing up. :)

[@MartinAhlman]

You live in a tropical climate! Here in Sweden, halfway up to Murmansk, it's more birch, pine, fir, and snow/ice. We do get our summers, that's true, and we love those two days every year... Ok, I made some of that up, but not by much!

[@maxboonkittypoison]

thanks i enjoyed whatching your video. greetings,, Kitty.

[@axelbrode]

That was a great looking hammock/tarp setup. Also the segment on wild edibles was great. Only suggestion would be to make some sound/music/talking at the very beginning so that we can adjust the volume accordingly, so that when you do start talking we can hear it or are not blasted out of our computer chairs for having it set too high. Loved the video, Thanks Mike. Florida, USA.

[@dc1975dc]

Have you burdock there where you are? When you get stung by nettles, smash up a burdock leaf and rub it into the area where you touched the nettles. The juice will neutralize the sting. Here in the Midwest region of the US, you seldom find nettles without burdock nearby. Thanks for the great vid! I was processing dandelion flowers for jelly as I watched. 🙂

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Pretty big vine for a basket. :D I don't think the no talking parts are intros, to me they're the main content of this channel and what got me here (back then it was the camp building ofc). I feel it just gives me as a viewer a bit of the experience itself, even though I cannot really experience it for myself where I live because German forest protection laws are super strict. Little bit of caution with dandelions, they are toxic - especially the stem which shouldn't be eaten but also the leafs shouldn't be taken in huge quantities (especially for kids or pets). Thanks for giving the nettle some love, kinda sad it got such a bad rep.

[@wendyjones6514]

You're videos are so clever and interesting Mike.... You're very clever.... they are so relaxing as well brilliant kero them coming.

[@cameronchavez4391]

Hello ! Just ran into your channel a while ago and have been binge watching ever since. Really enjoy the awesome camping,fishing,and hunting videos. Had a quick question in terms of drinking water how much do you bring? Or where do you get it from while out ? Can't wait for the next video.

[@nobull-dozer3356]

Thank you for showing us some edibles from the wild . Now I’m gonna need some pocket books ! Mr H from Devon ... yes I stuck to the end - When it came time to Strike camp why not just put in all in the DD Snake ?

[@oldbaldguy6151]

Good vid :) personally I don't break everything down. I just unhook from tree huggers and the whole lot goes in to one dry bag and set up is reverse, much much quicker. Not the tarp tho! LOL

[@christopherseba5191]

I'm fairly new subscriber but have watched most of your video's that you already had plus this one now! Of course always great seeing you out and about only one question really on the gear you have on, what are the pants and shoe's they seem durable a and you never change them ever! I'm in Colorado and looking for good investing item's for my up coming trip in June, thanks Mike until your next adventure keep on making great video's for us!

[@Jackthekingfisher]

I love the way u just stopped and came up with the idea to make a basket. I thought that was realy cool. It’s amazing what u can do with such little supply’s. simple but very effective. Love your videos. Keep doing what u do best. :)

[@capricorncamper]

Good one, really enjoyed it. Very interested about the DD gear as I’m looking at getting their kit myself, I have their tarp on order and was considering getting the hammock, would keep me off the ground and away from creepy crawlies in the Australian bush.

[@Jonny-gg3be]

The whoopie slings are so handy. I've been using them for the past 3 years now. The only thing I did differently was, I used the original Hammock straps as tree hungers. By pulling them through the Hammock making a small loop, cutting the rest off. With that length double over tie the ends together and then place a series of knots up the length so you can adjust the length in more stages. But more to the point yet another cracking vid Mike.

[@Aspecto5]

Hi Mike, I'm about to start wandering around some crown land, and doing some overnighters. Do you ever have any issues with your vehicle being left behind while your out? This is my main stress. Partly because I have a big roof rack full of gear.

[@markandrewward5718]

SUCCESS with the bow drill come on my son ! I left a comment on Facebook saying try a thinner spindle and don’t chamfer the end to increase friction . I don’t know if you seen that but a thinner spindle worked 🤗 the old one was just too fat to generate enough friction and heat . That’s another ticked off the list . Not sure about stinger nettle tea though 🤢 I’ll stick to coffee ☕️

[@rickmoro705]

Mike The dandelion piece took me back to my child hood back in the 1960's my friends father would pay us to pick dandelions for him then we would sit there and watch Him eat them out of a big bowl with tomatoes he grew in his garden come to think of it his name was Mike! As well ha! He was a Renasance Man like yourself made his own wine and made beef and pork sausage with his hand grinder, fascinating stuff as a kid. No one does those things any more. love the basket we have vines like that all over our property have to give it a try. All good stuff thank you so much

[@cjw2661]

Happened to stumble upon your video and loved it. But, it would be great if you would explain as you went along how you were weaving the basket, what you were gathering so that the people who didn't know could learn (ex: that the younger dandelion leaves are more tender and less bitter, the other plant was ( looked like) nettles. Subscribed and hope to enjoy many more of your videos.

[@ianrfab24]

Watched all the way. Gave me some ideas on gear. You are right about falling into studying wild edibles. Thumbs up.

[@Slay61301]

Great video, after your first review of the DD products I've since purchased their Front line hammock, tarp and under blanket. Definitely worth owning and a must have for every outdoors person!

[@sanctuarywoods7748]

Grrrrreat video ! I love the tarp and hammock set up. I've seen these shown before but you did a top notch demonstration of them. I understand it all now. DD's quality and attention to detail is very impressive. Love the foraging info too ! Look out MCQ !

[@stetomlinson3146]

I've got a very similar sleep system to yours, except I have the Travel Hammock. It's the same as the Frontline, but the base is waterproof so it can be used as a bivvi if there are no trees in the campsite. Excellent video, very interesting, especially the foraging bit in the middle. Thank you.

[@billytrim6721]

hello mike, i love your videos and have been watching for a couple months now. they are really relaxing and really consistent with quality. I have one question what is your knife, firesteel and hatchet. thanks, Billy

[@johnradford8102]

Thanks Mike. If you're interested, the "Primitive Skills" channel is also good to watch for bushcraft skills. They utilise a lot of bamboo for all sorts of creations.

[@1darrenjunor]

Really appreciated this video Mike,I went round all the charity shops last week to find a wild edibles book but they didn't have any,i did manage to find a tree identification book which i am currently reading through.cheers for the info Mike

[@robertmedzai8163]

Great video Mike , just a tip for everyone if you pick the dandilion leaves when their very young you can make a vinegaret salad from them . Fry the leaves in light oil then add vinegar and sugar depending on taste. Also the nettles can be used as weed killer , pick a large bunch of nettles and leave them in a bucket of cold water for a couple of weeks ,the water will slowly turn dark brown then it can be used .

[@michellesizemore1123]

Really love your vids what do you think of the underquilt from DD if it's as good as the 3×3 tarp and hammock then it's bomb proff

[@sonic342009]

The best bit of your vids is where you don't talk..that's not to say anything bad, but it's nice to watch someone do something and to try and work out what their doing for oneself, without the usual banal commentary you usually get. Good job.

[@kevinbungles]

Superb, I have to say I do like the silent starts that you do and great detail showing us what you do and teaching how to do it. Far better than words, also you way yo remove stuff from your pack and give us a double take on what it is. You certainly have a knack of doing this. Great video

[@monabale8263]

years ago; after a full day working for a nearby farmer, my hubbie was allowed to sample the farmer's home brew of dandelion wine; his pride and joy. they drank & talked a while, then it was time to go- and that's when it hit him...

[@dubsdrivel]

Somewhat new subscriber here. One of the things I love is the variety of no commentary / commentary. When you go into a no commentary bit for a spell its calming, almost like we're out there with you!

[@rhondaweber5638]

If you get dandelion leaves BEFORE they bloom, they aren't bitter. Mature dandelion roots for tea. 👍

[@jeanetteswalberg6166]

When you were first gathering supplies for the basket, I couldn't figure out what you were doing. I loved seeing how it came together!

[@mariomaltez6707]

Hi Mike, thanks for all your videos. I really enjoy camping and fishing so you have the right combination here!!

[@steve8421]

Very nice bushcraft video. Enjoyed the edibles lesson. As far as dandelions are concern they were standard salad greens for me growing up as my mom had to provide for her children alone on a very limited budget.

[@raffaz4202]

Thank you for teaching me the ways of plants now I know what to do if I’m lost in a forrest

[@Den_Watts]

Everything you do on this channel is absolutely Amazing

[@scarface822]

I was lucky enough to have a woods near me to enjoy as a kid in 80s 90s and I always used put them sticky buds (as I used to call them) on my friends :D

[@jupamoers]

- How long did it take to make the basket in the beginning? - It would be nice, if you made a video about the different knots you usually use for the hammock and tarp

[@reefer2917]

Hows your Back after sleeping in a hammock!! don't worry it'll recover in a month or so! :-D thanks for sharing :-P

[@DariusFLX]

Mike, did I see that you had a stainless cup with holes drilled in the side for a wire pot holder? I have the lid and the GSI Glacier cup, but no holes in cup and can't seem to drill holes there. Can you elaborate?

[@MrHowieZ1973]

Nice to get a mini movie .I know some people don't like them but I Sit back and enjoy nature vicariously . I am old and fat and cant get out there anymore .

[@graemefotheringham5240]

superb video again mate,watching ur videos recently has made me go and buy a hammock and got me back out wild camping,absolutely love it keep up the good work mate

[@komerwest9520]

Great video as always. Im heading out on the 8th to do some back woods camping. Getting my gear list ready. Going to do some great river fishing.

[@handiman5]

Thank you for the information and excellent commentary. Are there certain plants or vegetation which could be used as insect repellents?

[@towerclimber7277]

I didn't realize DD made underquilts too... I wish the brand was more popular over on my side of the pond.

[@TopCat7]

A handy tip Mike for transporting wet gear home is carry a couple of large bin liners with you. These will keep any wet gear separate in your backpack.

[@JapanScott1]

That’s a new 3x3 PRO! Is your bottle and cup the new larger version from SRO?

[@miketavenermedia7853]

Love the videos!!! I would love for you to do a video on after the camp! Like how you clean, dry and store your gear after an outing! Cheers!

[@ewannewton979]

No idea if this could help anyone but it helps me. If heading out on a few day hike I always bring some wood that’s already dry and keep it in a bin bag so I know i will definitely have dry fire wood

[@HEIPPI]

I have this same backpack and adding a chest strap makes it a lot more comfortable with heavy load 👌🏻Savotta makes them great!

[@danielkon8047]

Pretty long winter in Michigan too. It's just starting to break into Sping. it's been winter conditions since mid October.

[@michellesizemore1123]

And I forgot to ask what is your Fav wood for the bow drill I like poplar but I can't get a coal all kinds of black dust but no coal but im gonna keep trying till I own it

[@stephensargent812]

Fantastic video I like the hammock ones you do. I've got a Hennessy hammock it's fantastic there's not a lot of room under the tarp tho when it rains

[@michaelortega6086]

Great content and information. I’ve been looking for pants like those. Can I ask where you got them?

[@bryancarmichael5200]

The goose grass in scotland.we call it sticky willies because as you say we would always throw it at eachother as kids. Stickywillies Also stinging nettles is called jaggynettles

[@glenncook]

I find I watch your videos over and over, I just love the combination of education and entertainment.

[@stevelinbergbaby135]

If the basket was a little bigger, I'd rig it to the trees to sleep in - hopefully I wouldn't get forest bridded by Hawks🤗

[@ChockieMonki]

Im sure youve probably answered this before, but what pack is that? Would love to get my hands on one

[@Dpwalts]

What kind of pack do you use? I have seen you with a few different ones, but you don’t put them in your list of gear.

[@teddytusen]

Lucky Jack is a great Norwegian craft beer. 😋🍺🍻 Love it. Great video btw!

[@RudiRulozz]

Inspirasi saya👍👍👍

[@jackiec9062]

Loved this video and very interesting about the plants, such a wonderful basket x

[@chessmoon]

After getting the bow drill to work you deserve that drink

[@jessireandrade8164]

hello from the Philippines! love watching all your videos!

[@greenlink6471]

I ate a plant that had calcium oxalate. Not fun. Imagine swallowing as many bees as possible.