SURVIVAL CHALLENGE: Using Primitive Poison (NEED FOOD, WATER & FIRE)

[@BacktoBasics]

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[@MJ-mi9qc]

I know this is old but wow! Great educational video. I really like how creative you are with your survival tactics, and love how you use resources like the poison or the bamboo and turn them into instructional survival moments. I'm not a bushcraft expert like yourself, but to add a bit of science to one of the topics you mentioned. Around 18:00 you discuss the tendency of the bamboo to absorb moisture from the air, and you're completely correct! Salt, as well as the cellulose fibers that make up the trunk of the bamboo, are what we refer to as "hygroscopic", meaning that they have a tendency to absorb moisture from the air. At higher humidity, this effect becomes more profound, because the air is saturated with more molecules, and so essentially you provide an easy place for the water to go by having these hygroscopic materials nearby. In chemistry research and food science, highly hygroscopic materials are very useful to us. That's what those packets in your beef jerky are. Since beef jerky is heavily dried and often cured, placing a hygroscopic material (also known as a desiccant) with a higher tendency to absorb moisture than the food allows it to stay dry and fresh for longer! So in this case you're trying to ignite the cellulose fibers, but the actual cellulose molecules themself are saturated with water molecules. You can think of it as dissolved water on the surface of the cellulose fibers. This is great for plants, as it allows them to hold moisture, but not so great for trying to start a fire!

[@ChandniKashyap-lg4lq]

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[@ulisesheliuortegaflores7026]

Friend, those land crabs that you looked at and let go are delicious, with just those you get the same meat as a lobster, just put the big claws on the grill for about 10 minutes and that's it.

[@bikopot227]

I love the idea of not only surviving but also striving on the island, it just shows you could actually survive in a situation like this and dont rely on a boat coming within a certain time

[@edmundmcateer3490]

dont mean to be that person but i believe the correct word is thriving :)

[@bikopot227]

@@edmundmcateer3490 oh yes sorry that’s what I meant

[@thomasprince4992]

would love to see a 3 or 4 month island challange

[@thomasprince4992]

@Not Me 10 items aside from things needed to record

[@nateone6632]

That's a whole commitment and more money than it's worth

[@thomasprince5137]

@@nateone6632 why its called a challenge

[@Meek2002]

for real@notmefrfr

[@p.sxuf.q]

Sameee

[@clifbradley]

There was a group of twenty-something idiots that went out to an island in the Bahamas near the Ragged Islands. They knew nothing about surviving, fishing, being outdoors..nothing. they took a tent, gallon of water each, small knife each, fishing line and a pack of hooks and a sheet and I think a pot or something. Luckily the guynthat dropped them off at the island gave them a radio, first aid kit, flares and some rain gear. They got about 2 days into the challenge and drank all their water. They were ,ooking for brown hairy coconuts to drink from beecause they thought the green ones didn't have liquid. None of them knew how to fish and lost all their hooks but one. One girl was allergic to shellfish they found out and luckily they had benadryl in the first aid kit. They couldn't put up the tents and weren't smart enough to make a shelter so after day 4, they were suffering from exposure. It rained every day and they didn't think to collect rainwater, but the rain was also making it cold and they had no fire. The sheets were wet and the tent wasn't put up right so it leaked. We were passing by and caught their mayday calls. Then as we were coming in to get them on the yacht tender, they started firing flares at us because they thought we were pirates since our yacht was painted dark grey and red and not white, that equated to pirates launching from the mother ship. Total morons. This was in early 2001. Thenguy that dropped them off planned to check on them after 3 days but the rain kept him from going out and then he lost the GPS point on his handheld GPS so he wasn't even sure which island. Once they got aboard the yacht, they really took to that. Showers, food cooked by a chef, a bed, AC, drinks. Started trying to boss us around. We got them inland towards Nassau where we were going anyways and handed them off. It remains one of the dumbest things I ever witnessed in my life.

[@kevin15776]

I knew of a party of people who went out on a boat, the Minnow, totally unprepared, expecting it to be just a 3 hour tour. To make a long story short they hit a storm and got shipwrecked somewhere in the Pacific. Hilarity ensued.

[@3DegreesNorth638]

Should have just left them on the island or took them back. I wouldn’t have put up with them acting like that on my boat.

[@YoursUntruly]

Why help them pollute the gene pool? That’s literally how a species survives. By not letting the wetodded and insufferable ones have wetodded and insufferable kids.

[@user-ok1fm4to1p]

i love how not just he gives us something entertaining to wtach but also that precious knowledge and tips hands down like a cherry on top. i love you mate, thank you.

[@lindaopperthauser2284]

I certainly would love to live happily ever after on an island just like this one! Great video!

[@dailyvlogs6666]

I am also moving to the Nicobar island. Lovely 😍 place

[@mooseknuckle8334]

I really enjoy these type of videos fella. I know it's a saturated genre but you are a natural. Keep on keeping on.

[@PAMANsungtokOfficial]

Be happy guys n keep spreading love everywhere 🙏💞

[@dennisolive4741]

That was a great technique how to start a fire. I saw another one using a clear water bottle filled with water or a plastic bag with water and using sunlight to magnify it. . Great skills to know. This one was new for me! Can you eat the moray eel? Good tip on those coral crabs that they are toxic. Definitely lots to learn. Keep up the great work. Peace,Dennis

[@jerryadams6799]

I've seen that technique before but this guy made sure all steps were filmed well enough and explained well for replication. i don't remember if this is is called the fire saw or the fire plow method.

[@richardthornhill4630]

Interesting experience. Your expertise greatly helps survival. Waiting for the next series of you and Fran's Great Adventures.

[@jeffreygibson8123]

Thanks!

[@auslifeandy]

Can’t get bored of these vids, sure they give inspiration to many to get out there and explore. Keep it up mate 🤙🏻

[@yousufyoosuf6845]

i love when you go survival on islands one day i want to survive on a island

[@tbutman42]

Game Changer... uninsulated stainless quart thermos bottle and some 1/8th copper tubing. Makes for an EXCELLENT desalinator /destiller with fire allows for copius Drinking water or coconut spirits. The coil and all fits into a paint can which also serves as a stove for the device.. Reusable trouble free tool. And it floats. GL Mates!

[@martinward7239]

Yeah, we all keep that in our pocket

[@polehenge8237]

Very entertaining content Strick. Cheers mate.

[@colinsparrow0625]

Love this dude he actually tries stuff like the posioning thing was insane my guy

[@stevegreen2753]

I love the survival stuff. I've never seen the bamboo method of starting a fire before. That was awesome!

[@jamesblake7338]

U were very fortunate to land on an awesome island with with everything u needed 😂 very cool video!

[@user-2uf2kr2c]

Hi, it really helps the fire if you make it on top of rock/stones. the rocks/stones conserve the heat. And maybe you can make some big scoop-up net with the coconut leaves, instead of trying to catch the fish by hand. Regards

[@AdrielyPires.]

Hello, I'm from Brazil🇧🇷🇧🇷, and I love your channel. I enjoy watching your videos! A kiss!

[@justinetters4544]

Love the channel bro, super relaxing even though i know it takes work. Stay safe!!

[@LoneFisherman]

This dude is always finding fresh water bottles . Crazy

[@martinward7239]

You've never been to islands in the South Pacific, have you? They are littered with plastic. Some times, to the extent that you have to climb over it at the high tide line. 😢

[@grantolson8949]

Best Fire Ive ever seen Started ... Cheers Legend

[@theledsigngraphics7696]

yeah...1st post...Love your channel

[@mheldzliboon3405]

2:52 pm Love this interesting experience about nature and survival

[@ravenfeader]

Nice Island to land on for sure . Make a spear and get to know the place .

[@bryanbadger6841]

Just thinking Strick...that surely among all those people that came ashore, there had to be one if not three that had a cigarette lighter or matches. Wouldn't the bow system of lighting a fire be less labour intensive.? Enjoy these survival episodes. Keep em coming. Atb from across the ditch.

[@isaactan9702]

that boat crash was from where i live. Christmas island. love it here and love the amazing content u bring to YT. keep it up!

[@cassidyjonson3741]

GREAT VIDEO ENTERTAINING and INTERESTING!! NO SCREAMING AT THR VIEWERS who can just relax and enjoy the adventure !!!

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Loved the challenge Legends

[@Wdym-m6v]

21:19 bruhhh 😂😂😂 nice video keep up the good work 👍

[@macheldavid9235]

These videos are never long enough for me 🥹🥹

[@herbsmith6871]

I would call that thriving! Very nice my friend 🤠

[@dailyvlogs6666]

Really good 👍 ❤

[@thingsofinterest603]

That poison trick was awesome

[@Davidenco]

Creo que es tu mejor video,saludos desde santa fe Argentina. I think it's your best video, greetings from Santa Fe Argentina.

[@jamesg4164]

I really enjoy this type of video. These scenarios are both entertaining and educational.

[@megamindtvsydney3967]

Awesome! Castaway videos are the best

[@bigboss-tl2xr]

Super cool bro, more like this please.

[@spaaggetii]

Just remember everyone, young coconuts are better for drinking. Older coconuts will go right through you, giving you diarrhia etc. older coconuts are GREAT for cooking with though. But if you are thirsty, drink what you can find I guess at the start.

[@lailabagio2057]

Enjoy in you suvaival....&t.care.😘 From Serawak Melaysia

[@cattafin]

In a survival situation when you only have a hip knife,you need to preserve the cutting edge at all costs. Utilize the sharp edges of the spine for making woid shavings. Use the cutting edge only when absolutely necessary. This is your life. Be resourceful and find alternate ways to process fire making materials. Use rocks and trees to break long branches. Save that blade if you want it to save you!

[@paulaka7]

Another awesome video, thanks so much

[@toomasnelson4561]

well done mate in a realistic situation.

[@P7P2]

Keep it up brother I follow you from Iraq amazing💙✨

[@ENUAMANU-EXPLORER]

Awesome job guys

[@josbinyoface6276]

Definitely helped that you found the hook and line. 👍🏼

[@BacktoBasics]

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[@VươngTiênAnh]

you are so talented

[@bwuepper439]

Jack, is this a one-off? or will you continue this series? I was thinking that I have watched you catch and eat lot's of things, but I haven't seen much in the way of shelter building. I know that the water and food are the most important things to have, but shelter is also important. Regards.

[@BacktoBasics]

Will continue to do these Episodes when I get time and am in the right area to access remote islands :) Thanks for watching!

[@adriaanweststrate6898]

thanks for the episode

[@kyleshultis4246]

That poisoning trick was cool, very different.

[@lilybautista4850]

That fire making is the deal... would like to try it out myself if I happen to be in this survival situation.

[@NewtoonBoys]

We need more videos like this

[@luciawepener]

Great video, thank you.

[@bmunday]

nice one! how toxic are the centipedes?

[@colleenbalch328]

Getting it done the hard way!

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@maurohari1036]

Gracias por compartir 👍✌️

[@peterrafferty6418]

watching in Ireland,keep up the videos,

[@TripleAAA53]

Your amazing Sir !!

[@vpaniagu]

Just wondering how the cray and conch were kept overnight. I would be paranoid of them going bad.

[@91vincelakers]

They won’t go bad overnight even without refrigeration or storage. Those are rumors the health department came up with. 2 days is max,you shouldn’t eat any fish after 2days or more without being frozen or refrigerated.

[@bobbie7355]

@@91vincelakers is that with any type of fish? I live in Galveston, Texas. Hugs 😎🩷🤠

[@glamdring0007]

@@bobbie7355 More than 24 hrs it's recommended to start thinking longer term storage like smoking which will give you days of shelf life if kept dry.

[@91vincelakers]

@@bobbie7355 Wow fr,I’m from Houston,I use to always be in Galveston lol haven’t been out there in a minute. But yeah it’s usually with any fish. Shellfish tend to last a little bit longer unrefridgerated tho

[@CoreyandMandy]

Depending on the heat. If you get them in the sun and flying insects are laying eggs it will be spoiled very fast.

[@dailyvlogs6666]

Good stuff and creative man ❤

[@StorminnNormann]

That was a cray fish good gracious its the size of a lobster lol. New to the channel loving the videos 💯

[@lukedarsey4134]

Please do these styles more brother. Excellent info and entertainment

[@sheaandtesla4599]

Amazing video man

[@goggaenbaba]

I loved this one

[@STARMAN-OK]

that sure is a nice wide cut on that coconut at 3:14 for a hip knife. Busted!!

[@MediumMosley]

What type of watch are you wearing? Looks nice. Does anyone know?

[@EvertonSilva-i4y]

Que homem de sorte slk, você pode contemplar a natureza ao vivo

[@kaos8978]

Boxfruit?? Strick Do you mean Pandanus Fruit, Common Palm That Grows in the Kimberley Coastline, Similar Usage As stated for Intoxicating Fish In shallow Rock Pools 👍😎💯

[@ganzillareactions9825]

Have you ever tried using the water bottle as a magnifying glass to start a fire? Used it a few times works great

[@Barjumpa1]

Epic episode

[@forest115]

Very entertaining content👍👍👍

[@CheddaJoe]

I seen you pass up coconut sprouts, they're edible too

[@achrafchagrani7935]

You can use crabs as bite, it's my favorite to catch big sea bream and seabass in Morocco

[@chefcamsey1375]

❤❤❤❤ your content is amazing mate thankyou

[@vadunded]

Surviving in bounty land is just too easy:)) Try surviving somewhere in Chukotka or on Kamchatka peninsula

[@edilenesilva8154]

Kkkkkk engraçado que em quase todos os vídeos dele,ele sempre encontra linha de pesca é anzol,conhecidencia 😂😂😂😂

[@ReZaBaik]

Love this

[@sherrirowan5049]

So gorgeous. What fun. Much love.

[@purnimaganguly3420]

❤❤❤ I am from India every video watching for you and very interesting please more than video I like it I love u

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Yum yum yummy 😋 painted coral Crayfish 😀😋🤪

[@pedrostraussdrunken6068]

In minute 24:36 a light appears into the horizon. Whátˋs that? Where there any boats in that remote area?...

[@TodeDesaChannel]

Wowww, amazing.

[@espranger-zm1jy]

Oh, maybe try finding an emerald out there cause I found one in my backyard while breaking open a rock

[@markgruner6937]

Doing well bucko !

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Be hard to find anything without a torch! Plus Def need a Knife!!

[@warunakachamiranga9795]

You are talking about my country, I am from Sri Lanka.

[@yiwang2847]

what happen

[@TheBinaryWolf]

I would have looked for a pub that sold fish and chips. LOL!

[@billleiker5314]

Dude seriously starts a fire by rubbing 2 sticks together

[@317link]

You should do a survival team up with FDYS that would be epic

[@disheswithdarren3779]

Those land crabs would have done the trick. Back home in Jamaica we would boil them and eat them or roast them in the fire and eat them, just pop the heads off and clean the guts out then dine like a king.

[@ernietv5809]

Nice place

[@HelloExplorersLK]

Even though you give survival tips for those who come to this island by boats sadly as soon as government officials finds them they will be sent back to the origin country.Anyhow your survival tips are amazing man.,cheers❤❤

[@CaptainBax]

We have FIRE baby 🔥

[@raymondperales1085]

Awesome ❤

[@krustydude4053]

love the vids my one issue is no shoes but still love the vids

[@wamlartmuse17]

To all the Americans... a cray fish is what you call a yabby.

[@dirtygertee]

Nice. Only Complaint is Bring Some Butter next time and don’t tell anyone😉

[@don7294]

As a wilderness survival instructor, your inability to keep critical food is just stupid. If you can catch food you always hang on to it in a real survival situation. Starting that fire with the bamboo was fantastic and everyone who goes through my course has to start a fire in the rain or very wet conditions. It is such an emotional accomplishment to be able to start a fire like you did. Well done. I am really impressed with your survival skills, except when it comes to food. Stay safe out there.

[@HyliaLove]

But the difference here is that this is just a couple few day survival challenge. He's at no risk of actually starving to death, so indiscriminately killing anything he sees is not necessary as it's not an ACTUAL life AMC death survival situation. So when doing fun few day videos like this, it's much more ethical and sustainable with less negative impact on the ecosystem to behave as he does. I commend him for it. Good man.

[@davidforbes7772]

It wasn't an inability to keep food, he didn't actually need to keep those small crayfish as it wasn't a "real survival situation." Didn't you watch the video?

[@JP-xb3wc]

Great video. please try a spear next time as well