Solo Survival 4 days 3 nights alone in Northwest Florida

[@zynthesis]

In survival school it was a very important note that you must cook grasshoppers, almost to a crisp. Tons of parasites.

[@christopherhill1678]

I will say one critique and it is something EVERYONE does, myself included if I am not being mindful. When breaking up firewood on the knee, try not to use the area just below the knee cap. That is where the Patellar tendon is and it is VERY easy to injure and it will completely immobilize you if even bruised. Small twigs are not an issue, but most of us are not young bucks anymore and our joints are not what they used to be. The last thing you want is find yourself in real survival situation because youre miles in the brush and immobile.

[@JohnnyZSeries]

Awesome vid. Seems like everything survival related on YT is based on up north. Hard to find good info on the south. Keep up the good work. Super informative stuff!

[@siryizzur]

I live in the Ocala national forest, and have wanted to go out and do some solo camping for a long time. This video inspired me to finally get out there and do it. Super educational too. Thank you!

[@bowdiersackett6433]

Lots of great places to solo camp in the ONF, once gun season starts your limited to a few areas but there are some beautiful spots there.

[@CabinFever1]

I live here also. Where he's at sure looks familiar. I'd be more afraid of the hogs there than anything

[@siryizzur]

@@CabinFever1 The hogs are for sure the bigger threat out here. People underestimate them! By the way, checked out your channel real quick, glad you survived the cancer and are doing better now. Hell of a thing to go through. Keep smiling & God bless.

[@CabinFever1]

@@siryizzur thank you. Yeah I've come a long ways since then. Now im preparing for survival in a whole different way....the world has gone crazy. I hope were ready for shtf. Take care

[@GideonHawk-j8i]

Do you believe in skunk apes, they’re the only thing I’m afraid of

[@maryl3308]

This is so real. I hope people watch. City people can not just bug out without a good solid plan. And He's right don't stand close to the waters edge no where in Florida.

[@looking4busbus]

Coming over from NYP. You can never know enough good people. All praise and glory, we point up.

[@SuperTRUTH1988]

I'll honestly say, that this is one of the most realistic portrayals of solo camping in wet ass summer time FL. You expect this, then get that, and deal with it. Great job CFP, I've been a long time fan. Keep 'em comin'! Good luck bud!

[@SurvivalLiving]

Thanks Adam, means alot. I'm currently on night 2 of my solo 7 day here in florida Northwest. Lol, and it's just a constant full of suprises lol

[@RobertHolster1]

I live in Pace, Florida, and we have trails like that one in the northend of my county. Great video!! New sub here.

[@silverbucket8046]

I will say after all the years of watching you this by far is the best you have put out, you pointed out the complacent parts and your faults on the site. We all forget but seeing others mistakes will make us all think twice,thank you for your thoughts and wisdom in these troubled time's.

[@Captkid1]

Growing up in rural Central Florida, I camped a lot, the springs, the rivers, the beaches, small islands and the forests. The Withlacoochee River being one of my favorites back then. I am much older now and you are much less likely to bump into me on the trails. I now live in North Florida. But even then when resources were more abundant back then, we knew that in Florida the only predictable thing is the unpredictable nature of Florida. You demonstrated that well and survived. Well done.

[@GideonHawk-j8i]

Do you believe in skunk apes

[@Captkid1]

I have never seen anything that I thought was one. But I have seen a lot of things in my life that many people said could not be possible. So I don’t deny the possibility of anything someone else says they have encountered.

[@yvettemallory585]

Very informative. Glad I watched the entire video

[@Theearthyexplorateur]

Hey writing from the Tampa area. This was great to get familiar with the FL environment. Thanks!

[@sircornelius1193]

I’m going to watch this in full. Enlisting in the marines, trying to learn as much as possible before training. God Bless

[@hootowlholler3760]

You're so awesome to go out on this trip. When you were fishing I was thinking I'd be down in the water graveling for turtles under the banks. We did it for years before so many creeks were sold with housing developments. I appreciate you!

[@SurvivalLiving]

Great idea on the turtles. I'm kinda worried about those snappers how here lol

[@hootowlholler3760]

Survival Living you can get scratches from their feet pulling them out. They will burrow into the mud head 1st or sometimes back in to it. Just the chance you have to take. The bites hurt! Best to find ones tail rather than its head when pulling them out.

[@tonyathomas9540]

You can eat turtles although many are illegal to eat in florida.

[@myopiniongoodyouropinionbad]

I waited to watch the whole thing before commenting. I live in NE Florida and the landscape looks almost the same. It's pretty inhospitable. The area I grew up in had very little big game and lots of palmettos and sticker vines. And the yellow flies...

[@ToxicR6player]

Me and my friends jump of trees into creeks like that and your paranoid filling water up I feel either really brave or stupid😭love the survival tips man I’m watching the whole video

[@jksurvivalbushcraft]

Laid up right now after my fourth major surgery in two years. Dying to get out in the woods. So I am scrolling KZbin trying to get “my fix” . Really appreciate the effort you took to film all of this. While I know a lot won’t watch the whole thing ( nobody has attention spans anymore) it is helping me get a taste of what I love doing. Been following you for a while and appreciate all your volunteer work and the content you put out! Keep up the great work, if you ever want to come to Ohio again and do a 3-4 day collaboration let me know! ( I’ll be healed up and back at it late spring!

[@melanies.7740]

Check out Steve Wallis channel he is AWESOME, camping with Steve ,does stealth camping throughout Canada and he's also a ,humble ,genuine person ,which is why over a million people go camping with him.

[@maigematthews5620]

At 1 hour, 27 minutes into the video, I realized that not only is that time way less than the time it took for you to get to this point. But along with everything else, the video recording was a big contribution to slowing you down. With that in mind, I want to express my humblest appreciation with thanking you for all of your hardships & efforts here! Your calm explanations of what’s going on, overshadowed you showing any signs of nervousness that you admitted to. If it rains like this during the Pathfinder training, what are the chances that they’d still make you do the bow rod?

[@SurvivalLiving]

They have a overhead enclosure I believe you would be performing the bowdrill if it's raining

[@jalenramirez2318]

Wow, that’s is a great video all beginners (like myself) should watch. Very comprehendible step-by-step procedures and what’s needed to survive. Thank you very much!

[@randeephantom355]

Great Vids!!! Thank you for your kmowledge and help! God Bless You!

[@accountant8678]

I live here in Florida and let me say this video is awesome!!!!! I have learned things that I will take with me forever. Keep up the survival videos

[@Jarrod_D]

Went just as I thought it would go thanks for sharing this trip 👍 . Ferrocenium rod , ,fake solar light ,and tactical headlamp . I loved every second of it . ❤ Thanks again for the video 👍

[@TheRiseAndFallOfJazzy]

I randomly found your channel and I am glade I did! My dad is a survivalist he used to do this stuff all the time. So this is stuff I have grown up with and excites me to see someone like this on youtube!

[@SurvivalLiving]

Very nice of you to say, thank you so much. And glad you found us

[@thesaltlifemanshow5522]

Good video bro. I grew up between mid central Indiana and dunedin and palm harbor Florida. I spent a lot of time on random islands and a month in the glades building a tree house and lived off fishing mostly. Coconut and orange trees were around so I had a lot of those and collecting rain. I can tell you yeah bears and panthers will actively seek your campground if there's food around. I always kept food far from my camp. And many more things I can tell you. For me it's the bugs and snakes. I just hope one day soon to get back out to the island and see what is left of my tree house after alot of storms and such. You learn a lot and fast. Mainly keeping your feet clean and dry. Hydration is key. There's just a lot to take into credit. That being said. I'd rather live on a sailboat alone for 3 months then be stuck in the Florida glades alone. It's just so fast and everything wants to kill you.

[@angielovespiderman7040]

I’m so glad I found this detailed video as I also live in Florida.so helpful !!

[@FarmersSON55]

Excellent video bud, thanks for doing it, a textbook reason to prep food now... for all those expert hunters out there, case in point!!

[@SurvivalLiving]

Yeah sometimes there just ain't nothing around

[@Frank-it9kl]

I live in FL and have camped all around the US....boy let me tell you what, FL in the summer is hard hard hard country. I wanna see survival shows drop dudes off in South FL in August lol good luck.

[@SurvivalLiving]

Been there done that. Hopefully next time I can film it. 😁👍

[@ruthdoyle9085]

I’m thinking that 60oz pot would fit nicely in the hood of the poncho and the hood could be tied tightly around it...the poncho could be hung by the four corners like an upside down umbrella and channel the water the water down to the hood, filling the pot. An alternative would be to tie up the poncho by the four corners and place the pot under the open hood and catch the water...

[@SurvivalLiving]

Interesting, I will give it a try. Got some rain days in the forecast

[@purplebumblebee5553]

This was informative and cool! I watched the entire thing. Great job 👍

[@chipchaffee2416]

Great video , thank you very much . Will check out more of your content . A little trick with your axe ! Soak it in the creek over night and the wood will swell up and tighten head . Not a permanent fix ! But will get you by . Thanks and hope you enjoy your class .

[@SurvivalLiving]

I did enjoy the course, was able to get my patch

[@beckystone7994]

Oh I forgot to mention I know the weather and wilds of Florida I was born and raised and live in Ocala, Fl until I was 54 then moved to a Ohio to be near my son who moved up here after he finished college at Flagler College in St. Augustine ! I miss my home in Fl very much !! God bless 🙏✝️🙋🏻

[@Cbww31]

really enjoyed this ! thanks cfp .

[@SurvivalLiving]

Hey brother great to see you. How you been

[@michaelrice3538]

Great video! It should be required viewing for anyone who naively thinks he/she can throw on a backpack, march into the wilderness, and live happily ever after while living off the land.

[@SurvivalLiving]

Lol very true, its survivable but it can be rough

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Very good video; helps me prepare for my upcoming 3-day camp in the Bush 💪👍👍

[@christopherhill1678]

I have recently discovered your channel after specifically looking Florida bushcraft. I have lived all over the US and have least visited every state minus Alaska and Hawaii, but I am planning a trip Alaska in the next few years. Florida is one of the demanding terrains minus maybe your extremes like the Death Valley Desert or Illinois's super windy -17 winters. I moved to Saint Petersburg after leaving the Army about 10 years ago and was suprised when I did some bush whacking. Florida is the US's version of Australia. It is beautiful, but if you're not careful, you can find yourself in a bad situation fast. Dude, I had to kill a coral snake on a my buddy's porch in Newport Richey. Good videos, I learned a lot. You're clear in explaining your thought process and methods.

[@johntomko2946]

Looking forward to seeing you demonstrate the wrong way to do whatever you are about to attempt. Kudos

[@colonelaengus7005]

I really don't see too many videos on survival in the south east for good reason. Survival classes are a plus but, unless you're in it daily, you will fail if not in weeks but, a couple of months.

[@tristanhubacz2041]

Great filming this is better than watching a movie brother!

[@randyjones8477]

This was great view into SHTF "I'm going to bug out to the woods" plan. not an easy path lol. Respect for riding it out till the end.

[@MagicPrepper]

Sure looks like Florida to me brother! You gotta get out and do it if you're going to be proficient. Keep it up!

[@robertleal7175]

Excellent video one of the best I’ve seen so far with realistic survival skills. One thing to add you could’ve taken advantage and used your dry bags to collect water and store water while at your base camp.

[@JJones-cl4dm]

I'm in east Texas and it damn hot and really humid. I can imagine how humid it is there

[@SurvivalLiving]

Oh it was nasty lol

[@doctorcropse2795]

Louisiana is worse Trust me I've been to both areas

[@shereen-survival]

Awesome channel. Just subscribed!

[@hazaiahpuan8984]

Haiii my new friend ..good morning from Malaysia 👍 l watch your vedio very nice and good ..beautiful ..hope you take good care ok 👍👍👍

[@SurvivalLiving]

I've got a 7 day starting Thursday

[@JustaNobody2004]

Awesome video enjoyed it

[@guadalupeskitchen3734]

Trade in the gel and the horn for a .45 ACP

[@jedimastertrije6351]

Cant carry in state or federal preserve unless specified

[@Rocky1765]

I definitely would have used the grub and worm for fish bait before eating. Nowhere near that hunger level. =)

[@seesthru]

First time watching a video of yours. I saw that it was NW Florida, and decided to watch it. I grew up here in NW Florida. Have you ever covered the subject of the dreaded chiggers? People need to know the itchy agony to expect. Also, you were probably near a yellowjacket nest, and you never know it until you step on it or disturb it. In my part of NW FL, we had to worry about feral hogs, which are very aggressive. I got a real kick out of your bigfoot comments. I'd worry about that now, after having seen so many bigfoot documentaries. HAHA! In summer, when playing out in the woods, I'd look for wild muscadine grapes, wild plums, berries, all kinds of things to eat. I'd fish in the creeks and ponds. it was always playtime. Yes, I'd drink from the springs, especially the ones that came out from underneath the ground. Probably wouldn't do so now.

[@markymark5104]

This part of the FT is a nice hike.

[@greyscout01]

Finally sat down and watched the whole thing. Sorry I waited so long. It was good stuff. Like others said, it's hard to find things like this in Florida. It's a tougher environment than people imagine. I know you were gear testing, so you you were stuck with a hatchet, but in Florida I'll take a machete any day. Good job.

[@seesthru]

The wild grape leaves are edible, and I'm not sure, but some of those palmettos look big enough to have hearts..

[@edinelsonramirez5656]

You might have been able to tighten the axe wood, by immersing it in water for a few hours, then drying it out in the sun or fire heat. The wood should swell & tighten.

[@greendeane1]

Camp in southwest Crete. No roads, no villages, no boats, no planes, No noise. Nothing between you and Lybia except sea. Hike the Sanmaria gorge.

[@loriflarson4236]

I watched the whole thing! First, I could never eat a grub. And now that you say they're nasty, I know I never will! Second, I never knew worms made a crunching sound when chewed. Eeew!

[@SurvivalLiving]

Well they kinda eat dirt lol. 😁👍

[@SurvivalLiving]

And thank you for taking the time to watch all the way through

[@jedimastertrije6351]

@@loriflarson4236 you will if you're hungry enough

[@loriflarson4236]

@@jedimastertrije6351 Ya, I know. Never say never

[@mortywitda40]

I been was warning my family and I’m 16 I was born raised in Miami Florida still down here.

[@bowdiersackett6433]

I did basically the same thing not to far from ya before I flew up to Ohio 2 years ago, was a great way to run through the gear that I was taking.

[@beckystone7994]

I think you did a great job on your 4 day excertion and Thsnk you for taking us along to see how it really is and give us ideas on how and what to look for to survive off the land and how really hard it is ! God bless and I’d like to tell you how beautiful your wife is, I’m glad y’all prep together !! 🙏✝️🙋🏻

[@abdullahibnrinibnpoat2059]

Seminoles Tribe and Black Seminoles used to survived in Florida swamps fought wars out there also

[@kevinc519]

I noticed several trees with red spray paint dots on them. Any idea what those are for?

[@SurvivalLiving]

Actually I'm operating on a federal preserve in this video. Those red tags are markers

[@nnordin384]

New to your channel so this question is probably answered in another of your videos but Did you end up replacing the hatchet for the pathfinder course and if so what did you go with? Have seen soaking in water to tighten up loose wood handles as a short term fix. soaking In antifreeze works the same way but lasts longer because of slower evaporation rate. Like the longer videos they are rare nowadays since they are not KZbin algorithm optimized.

[@SurvivalLiving]

No o repaired it and used it in pathfinders.

[@BullzEye63]

Michigan checking in….. living off grid in Michigan. Winters can be rough up here. I’m going to do a winter survival video soon. Probably a 3 day ordeal.

[@RebelPulse]

I have been wanting to do survival videos as well I am from Florida as well but my area is mostly brick and canals so I haven't found a good spot yet only a few small possibilities. I love mushrooms but my rule of thumb is don't eat them unless you know what your doing SurvivalMan Les Stroud once said if you're right, you're right. If you're wrong you are dead And he is right about mushrooms I am from SW Florida

[@DoubleR904]

I am in N.FL and looking for places to go like this as well as classes etc around here. But have had much luck. Any recommendations?

[@SurvivalLiving]

Yep I run my own survival course survivallivingguide.com

[@greenlight4223]

Dont forget WILD HOGS ARE A DANGER

[@californiaflowergirl1823]

I am a total city slicker. I can fish and I know how to shoot. . .at targets, but if I killed anything I wouldn't know how to "dress it out" as you stated. Watching you, I learned a great deal, mostly how much I need to learn. You are awesome and incredible. Kudos! Thank you so much for sharing! My question to you is this: Being so close to having a collapse, bug out or bug in? I have everything I need here in the burbs including strong security. After watching you, I know I probably wouldn't make it out in the wild. Advice?

[@jasonday8334]

This reminded me of this saying from Hunter S. Thompson “ We had two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of mescaline, five sheets of high powered blotter acid, a salt shaker half full of cocaine, and a whole galaxy of multi-colored uppers, downers, screamers, laughers... and also a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of Budweiser, a pint of raw ether and two dozen amyls. Not that we needed all that for the trip, but once you get locked into a serious drug collection, the tendency is to push it as far as you can.”

[@RobnMansions]

Panama City here, just found your channel. I’ve been searching for good spots to go camping around here. I noticed where you’re located. What places do you recommended?

[@johnmoore4101]

I was raised in Florida and was taught to find fat to start a fire. It burns like gas. I use the fuzzy material from saw palmetto.

[@SurvivalLiving]

Yeah well let's see here rained non-stop the entire trip. I don't get to use that wood at pathfinders and was the whole purpose of the trip

[@johnmoore4101]

@@SurvivalLiving Okay that makes sense. Forgot that was purpose of the trip. Enjoyed the video! I hike and camp a lot in Rice Creek Swamp. That vid reminds me of the time Les Stroud was in the southeast Georgia wetlands.

[@TheFreedomCast]

Remember this saying when visiting Florida and you should be okay, If you see a puddle there's probably a gator in it 😂

[@codyshmodie]

Are ticks an issue you run into and how do you deal with them? I'm new to the channel if you've covered it already. Last time I went out stealth camping in northeast Fl, me and my girl had to pull some ticks, it really ruins the experience😂. I also pulled a bowie knife on whatever was in the dark that ran off, she didn't like that either 🤣🤣.

[@krissygirl333]

Marf sent me :)

[@eddieseachord4985]

Would a thermoscope help? ❤

[@markmcdaniel304]

I own woods land in New Port Richey Florida. I live off grid on it. What I find interesting the homeless for years do not know how to be woodsman. There camps are trash. No bucket showers, can't start a fire without gasoline. I live in a trailer and bike ride to the store s,Amazon. We have a major problem with meth. Well to do and poor. I'm retired and serious thinking of moving to Thailand. Be safe, I almost stepped on a water moccasin outside my front door. People will always be your greatest danger. Especially if they are doped up.

[@loondagoon]

I’m from pensacola where were you at in this ?

[@fischersgadgets4936]

Nice video

[@johna6291]

Any problems with red bugs?

[@SurvivalLiving]

Nah not out here. Sometimes you get them from the hanging Spanish moss

[@mariebee3146]

What are red bugs?

[@clovenbeast5183]

Dunsmuir and Mount Shasta LOL I'm about 40 mi from there

[@TheDarkGreenMarine]

People who could morph the land and survive are national treasures

[@doctorcropse2795]

What backpack do you use?

[@piersonhill3297]

We got all sorta dangers out here...pointy stobs...sharp sticks...pungy spikes...stabby stickers. Not to mention bitey cats...catty biters...meany manglers.

[@patriciahammett4197]

Rockefeller said control the food controls the people.

[@L1berty1776]

As a Florida resident I think of gators insects(nasty fuckers) Panthers it's so rare though shit ton snakes never heard of scorpions tbh that's new thanks. Pythons and did I mention insects

[@OldFortBragg]

Are you near Ocean pond campground or Lake City?

[@T3xasarmy]

I want to start learning/Practicing these Bushcraft skills. You know any good spots in Bay County.

[@SurvivalLiving]

www.survivallivingguide.com

[@T3xasarmy]

Thanks.

[@celloplayer7838]

Thank you!

[@shaunamariexo4479]

Can you make a video addressing your thoughts on the 10,000 cows that died

[@ruthdoyle9085]

The hatchet: paracord around the hatchet handle could be used in an X pattern over the head of the axe head to hold it on tighter...

[@melanies.7740]

Look around, cattails, swamp cabbage, hearts of palm ,water lilies, bamboo....all edible and your surrounded by it.

[@SurvivalLiving]

Just typing in stuff didn't make it true. No cattails in this area, heart of palm is illegal to collect here in florida.and absolutely NO bamboo here

[@lowerweb8466]

I saw a panther in fountain FL

[@terasgamer9097]

do one in southwest florida!

[@Dman9fp]

Don't forget them skunk apes, aren't just in the everglades...... XD

[@kevinc519]

Why no attempt to eat any edible plants or roots?

[@SurvivalLiving]

If there was any in the area I would. Common misconception from people that never lived off the land or done survival trading and only watch videos is there is a abundance of food to forage in the woods. From someone like me with multiple certs and survival courses under my belt. I will say this... Don't believe what you see on t.v.

[@SurvivalLiving]

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[@rosswade5515]

Dixie or Taylor county?

[@toddgibson9861]

If the snake was a eastern indigo, which it probably was if it was 7' long, it is a highly protected species. It feeds on rattlers, copperheads, etc...

[@grzegorz16100]

I always wanted to do that but I'm scared of dark forest.

[@christopherfountain7181]

Looks like Jennings Fl to me

[@twoinfla]

This could have been edited way shorter than it's current runtime. Good video though

[@Banishedsoulsofficial]

People seem to have a misconception about food in the wilderness. Take wyoming as a case and point. Surrounded by 10s of thousands of acres mostly flat and in the off chance you see pronghorn or a herd,, the herd maybe has 10-15 in it. Wilderness survival is nothing like stopping into a Walmart when it comes to food these days. Great video, it's good to see survival channels who actually got out and survive rather than sir on there expensive computer chair talking how awesome they are living in mommas basement 😀

[@randysimmons9838]

interesting

[@wizzyforeverr]

Great video. Only comment is that the 7 Ft black snake that got away may have been an eastern indigo which are critically endangered and protected. Would recommend knowing the difference between that and the black rat or southern racer before attempting again