Survival Instructor Shows Real Overnighter in a Survival Bivvy

Survival Instructor Dave Canterbury Shows Real Overnighter in a Survival Bivvy
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Minimal Survival Gear is where you may land in a situation where you are forced to spend a Solo Overnighter in the Woods, and understanding certain concepts for shelter can save your life but also preparing by being clothed correctly for Winter weather and having contingencies for cover are important in any season. Training and Skills are important, practice makes perfect
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[@DavidCanterbury]

Minimal Survival Gear is where you may land in a situation where you are forced to spend a Solo Overnighter in the Woods, and understanding certain concepts for shelter can save your life but also preparing by being clothed correctly for Winter weather and having contingencies for cover are important in any season. Training and Skills are important, practice makes perfect Stay Dirty Thank you for your support Plaease Like and Subscribe-

[@HuntCreekBushcraft]

One of the admirable qualities I continue to see in Dave is that he hasn’t forgotten who is is in his quest to better himself. He’s stayed humble and practical and remains a man who’s secure enough to share his knowledge (to the benefit of others). I’m a 58 year old wife and grandma who thoroughly loves the outdoors and learning new skills. And Dave’s channel and products continue to help me do that. So a big hats off to Dave for never “gettin’ above his raisin’ “ 👍

[@jimbrown6139]

I turn 60 this year and it sounds a lot older than it feels. Got trapped in late evening on a steep cliff in a canyon while elk hunting this year and had to stay the night in 17 degree temp. Had to tie myself to a shrub to keep from waking up dead at the bottom the cliff. A lot of what I learned from you, Dave, came in real handy. I wasn't comfortable but I got through the night successfully and didn't make dumb decisions that might have made my wife a widow, like I might have as a younger man. I knew I was only 500 yards down river from my destination, but the river ran against the cliff for the first 50 yards of it. If I had pressed on at dark on legs that had already walked 12 miles--like I might have a few years ago--someone would have needed to rescue me or come find my dead body. It took over 3 hours to go that 500 yards when I got after it the next morning. Had everything I needed and made use of everything I had.

[@nerminjahic4125]

Dave as always inspires and provides knowledge to us all. I been following teachings of Ron Hood since 90s may his soul RIP, but you took over the flag leading the way of survival. Thanks Dave.

[@josephbillian3052]

Dave old I’m 77 and still hunt deer out all winter long I live in north west Ohio I hunt 285 acres in Defiance County ! Still set up my own ladder stands ! I don’t hunt out of tree stands anymore I prefer platform stands with shooting houses ! For the safety and to get out of the wind ! I’ve been deer hunting for 60 years and going to for as long as I can !

[@Bulldog07jsjclsss]

Been watching for over a decade! Thank you for bringing us along Dave! You are the G.O.A.T.🐐

[@thomasnewton9602]

I don’t like to hear my bushcraft hero is getting old. Dave does great and I have learned so much from him. It’s weird how you get to feeling like you know someone over KZbin and he is a significant character in your life even though you’ve never met. Maybe someday I’ll get to a class or event Dave is at. Great work Dave, you’re a man’s man and as real as it gets. Thanks for what you do.

[@charlesmckinney]

61? Still young. Im 72 and have had six heart attacks and i have severe spinal stenosis. Im alone. I camp alone. Ill probably die out there somewhere. Why do i say this? If you enjoy the bush dont stop going just because you grow long in the tooth. Live a little. Im to be married again soon to a "girl" of 32. Enjoy what you have while you have it.

[@kerryjackson5729]

Thanks Dave enjoyed the video. BTW I'm 64 this year, still get out there, just whine a little more than I used to.

[@pacanis]

Wait 3-4 more years, Dave. Once it starts... As Leonard Cohen said: Well, my friends are gone and my hair is grey I ache in the places where I used to play Good minimal vid.

[@magillagorilla1]

Dude, I could watch hours of this. More, Please.

[@Nunya_Binness]

Love the real world survival scenarios! Most people would be extremely apprehensive of doing that at any age but you’re gettin’er done at 60! 👍🏽

[@outdoorsman8498]

Don't tell corpral not to go extravagant, he created the wheel ,lol

[@DavidCanterbury]

He’d sure like folks to believe that

[@tylordurdun9961]

Sir.. I'm Actually Glad "He" Made You MAD...... You Do Your Best Work When Your Pissed Off.. Thanks to YOU for all that you Do.. & Thanks to HIM for Pissing you off..

[@DDiskin69]

In my opinion, this was one of the best videos you have ever put together. I loved the raw, imperfect footage, and the information shared was tremendous! Thank you for this exemplary effort

[@rodrigocappato4207]

Nice demonstration and Thank you for the knowledge you pass on! Which emergency bivvis do you recommend? There are a lot cheap crap bivvis out there...

[@DavidCanterbury]

Ours is listed in Description box

[@GaryShaimas]

Hay Dave I Remember when you first started your channel it’s been that long an I been bush crafting out in the hill of Vermont besides the time I spent 3 years overseas in the Army I’ll be 62 this year still go out an do little set ups

[@texasviking1]

Getting stranded in the great American desert (otherwise known as the Great Plains) would absolutely be deadly during the winter months. It’s good to see a similar scenario for once. It’s a lot easier to do stuff like this in the woods and wooded areas, even in an emergency situation. Good video.

[@nicholaslafferty3928]

With bicycle touring I would utilize what I learned in part from your books. It's not often you hear someone say a fire and elaborate shelter are not necessary and possibly a liability but it is true in my case. That's the way to go: make sure you can do without fire and can just setup then be gone in the morning without leaving much of a trace.

[@captaincoconut8967]

I’m 63 in two weeks I hear you brother for me it’s the joints

[@nonameneeded-n6t]

Love this one Dave. Down n dirty. Learned lots from your videos but one of my favorites is "don't overcomplicate it"

[@WayneRogersOutdoors]

Getting older is the key reason it’s always good to pack as a lite as possible. Those back problems first thing in the morning after sleeping on hard ground are absolutely unforgiving.

[@ARAW-__-]

Rough camping is right up in my alley. Spent dozens on nights shivering without shelter, out of the hundreds I was homeless. A poncho and a bivy bag is my first line of defense against hypothermia. That's the base of my survival gear. Great video Dave ! Love your videos.

[@dennisseverns4014]

Just turned 60 six days ago, I make more sound effects trying to move around these days, but I still love to go out and spend as much time as I can in the wilds. Have spent quite a few nights in uncomfortable places, with minimal gear, especially in the Army and while homeless for a number of years.

[@slick7209]

Same here Dave I’m 60 I feel the same way I’m not giving in but I do have to think on how to do things different

[@carrdoug99]

These tall grass areas are the quick overnight jackpot. For anyone trying this for the first time, start with a bedding layer of calf height+. These sasquatch beds are quick and easy to make, so don't skimp. The quality of sleep you'll get for the little extra effort is well worth it.

[@charlesloscocco5533]

I'm 71 and agree with your thoughts. Keep it up as you are still teaching another generation.

[@paul5403]

As usual your video has inspired me . I'm 58 and have acquired an arthritic hip and knee. I took have travelled the world and spent the last 30 years practising survival and bushcraft techniques. It's great to see minimal kit being used and demonstrated. Also I'd like to thank you for reminding me that there's no reason to stop sleeping outdoors because we've gotten a bit older. I've been following your videos from the early days of the long hunter videos . Great stuff , thank you

[@branch_preparedness]

Loved this video. Very educational This is where you truly separate yourself from others. The education you share is to the point and beneficial. Thank you for sharing.

[@collin4716]

While watching the video, I got the email my Foresters Quilt has been processed by shipping!

[@aydencook03]

Just goes to show that everyone over complicates things. Luckily we still have you.

[@LandseerNorth]

Thanks Dave!

[@backwoodsbrooksknives4625]

I'm a little soft so I would still probably want an actual wooby or one of the new pathfinder quilts. But I've slept out under the stars before where you woke up with half of your sleeping bag frozen from the morning frost. Always fun sleeping in the open.

[@angrytomato8608]

When I was stationed in Alaska in the Army, my feet were the only thing to get cold at night. I solved that by putting my artic mittens on them. They kept my toes toasty.

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

I too have noticed my feet getting cold at night, after I turned 60. This year, when I go out camping, I'm going to carry a set of those down filled booties I've seen, to keep my feet warm. Nice and light, packs into a small bundle, and they will get the job done. Getting a bit older, doesn't mean we stop, it means we adapt to the reality of the situation. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@robertphillips93]

Good stuff, Dave! I'm an old bivy camper, and was glad to see one used effectively. And I did wonder when your boots came off if you had a pair of dry sox to keep them tootsies warm! But now that I think of it, even my thickest wool pair wouldn't have been quite sufficient either. Someone I saw recently was raving about some down booties for camp -- maybe that is worth looking into as a lightweight and packable "emergency" item . . . On second thought, I'm just gonna pack a decent air mattress -- down always has a cold spot under compression and I'm not well trained enough to keep my feet up while sleeping! Besides, there's always times when brambles and boughs aren't available for ground insulation.

[@sosayweall7290]

Dave, people should take loads of positives from you. You are much more active than many half your age, and you keep a positive attitude which is essential.

[@darrinmartin8247]

Dave is the King! I'm 58 but feel like I'm 48.

[@coreyschultz7018]

Ill be 60 in may and were as old as we feel. practicing bush craft is what we enjoy keeping active and joints moving.

[@Tony53177]

Good deal. I have your bivy. I wish it was a little bigger but it will certainly work in a pinch. I bet it will work nicely as a ultralight sleep system with my Sea to Summit fleece liner. You certainly have more grit than a lot of people.

[@Jaden48108]

I would definitely do a tick check when all is said and done. Hopefully the bivy protects you from that. The last time I went out I got nailed bad in the scrotum and had to go to a doctor who put me on antibiotics-- luckily I didn't come down with Lyme disease. Just wondering is your underlayer made from merino wool?

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Looks better than sitting against a tree in a poncho on a trash bag all night.

[@maxpinson5002]

62, and I'll still go out and about as long as I'm able to. Killed my best deer in the pouring rain when all the experts say that deer don't move around in rain. Caught lots of crappie with sleet falling. Slept outside with similar gear used in this video. ( USGI liner and poncho and POS wallyworld tarp as a burrito wrap) The hot shower and coffee and sandwich and soup will be at home when you get there. Discomforts are very minor compared with the experience and the memories. Thanks for showing that you don't need a trailer load of goodies to sleep out for a night. I'd like to see more pocket contents videos. Thanks again ❤ (Forgot to add- some thick wool socks in a quart freezer back carried just for sleeping socks work pretty good, and the other socks can be loose in the bag to dry until AM and can be changed out and the sleep socks stashed away)

[@mcranchoverland]

Hey buddy you're not old at all. I'm 63 Still MMA kettlebell training with my boy. Working out on the heavy bag. Running jumping carrying packs. Isn't it Newton's law. What is in motion tends to stay in motion. If it comes in box at the grocery store don't eat it. Healthy meat, healthy fats. Honer what God gave you nd be in the service of others

[@Robertssurvivalsystems]

Thanks for the vid Dave, those are good tips

[@gco40gray82]

I agree that high 30s low 40s and raining sucks. Was camping once years ago and it was around 34 35 degrees and wished it would just snow instead. Lol

[@vzmichael]

Wow...total pro tip on the frozen water bottle issue. Never heard or thought about that!

[@Nathan-wf3fr]

Thanks for sharing as always Dave. I love doing these overnighters too. Toughest part for me is night without CPAP. I made a small portable battery for it though and pack in with me.

[@victorchinchillvas]

Awesome video. You're thoughts on how you would do it on the desert floor, with regards to the black widows, rattlesnakes, sun spiders etc. As well as no trees. Appreciate the content immensely.🙏🏽

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

Loved this video. More, please. Thanks so much & God bless..........

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

Awesome video, young man!

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Hey Dave any idea what the woobie was you're using?? love that camo!!✊️🔥✌️💚

[@ayobali0121]

Dude your the Don 🥰, Air drop you off in Timbuktu or the concrete jungle of New York City, your a Born Survivor 🤩 Legend stay safe you don't need to prove anything to anyone 🥰🥰🥰

[@alexdetrojan4534]

It just so happens that what you have on you in that pack, is what i carry daily in my pack(plus my mandatory two other knives), no matter if im out for a ramble in the woods, or in the city(and yes there may be circumstances in the city that you need to hunker down and stay put before trying to make it home). Im not sure how i came up with this...might have been from watching your videos all these years...😁

[@darryllabine2750]

I appreciate everything you teach us. Keep pushing through. Thanks Dave!

[@Squambiblio]

Keep up the Hard work Dave! You’re an inspiration for us all!

[@tomcatt998]

i remember as a kid my older brother was 16 & he was telling me that he was a "old man" LOL,, he's 76 now so he must B older than Methuselah

[@overweighthikerwannabe901]

I'm only 41 and my health is just getting better. Pretty much my whole life i've been overweight and at the highest i weighed about 440 pounds. But by dieting and exercising daily these last few years I'm down to below 230 on an empty stomach. For reference I'm 6'2" so i'm approaching acceptable bounds for my age and height.

[@weerobot]

Shelter, Sleep...everything else Luxury...

[@christianrodriguez629]

Ima big fan of David’s work since dual survival. The more you know the less you need to

[@davehumpleby3440]

Like packing appropriate kit for the weather and terrain, you get to a point in life where you have to start packing a few extras for age. 😅 I'm not far behind you in years, Dave, but we are still out there doing it, and that's what matters. Following a significant injury that's put me on blood-thinning medication for life, my ability to endure cold has significantly reduced. I have to pack more insulation these days. I also have to carry medication. Other than that, it's business as usual. As we Brits like to say, keep calm and carry on.

[@markhinkle2451]

Very nice! This useful for cold camping so you don't bring attention to your self. It's also interesting to see how deer and other animals bed down. Deer will bed down in some thick brush just as you did generally on the south side of slope even a small slope helps keep the wind off of you.

[@jeffvanburen1167]

Hey Dave you still got years to go, I’m tent camping in Michigan this weekend, I’ll be 68 in June

[@woodstrekker6345]

Thanks Dave. I have a balaclava with since cords that I have put on my feet to sleep. Worked well.

[@danielgrubb9668]

Good video. You might get more warmth from this system if you put your feet into your ruck.

[@GeneSims-yi4ln]

I'm 63 and I know what you mean. Its a big difference from 50. LOL But I'm like you and still get around pretty good for my age. Great video.

[@ScottCarlson-cz7wj]

Awesome video! Neat overnight with bare bones minimum.

[@Ironbark_Bushcraft]

Damn.... this has the "Dual Survival" vibes! Love it! Great video, Dave.

[@teeflo2757]

something a little different from DC, well worth the watch. 👍🏼✌🏼🖖🏼

[@tomcatt998]

Love seeing that locust tree in the end of video, born & raised in triadelphia wv & miss them tree's & pawpaws & black walnuts, but I'm staying in Florida because i DON'T miss them West Virginia winter's..

[@williamdroom5789]

I'm 75. I've slowed down a little but I'm still kicking.

[@richardvisneski506]

Your video gave me one idea I haven’t thought about since better boots became available. “Always bring extra socks”

[@DF4Trap]

Looks fun, I agree that sixty is young!

[@nickgironda8932]

More power to ya brother! Thanks for all you do!

[@gerardmartyn1738]

Great video 😊 68 here and still making adjustments as necessary lol. 😊

[@Bigfoot_Boogaloo]

Great video Dave! Nobody does any real scenarios anymore. At what point would you start expending calories to build a better shelter?

[@DavidCanterbury]

Multiple days

[@kennethwilson8633]

Good one there young fella…Have fun stay safe.

[@mikepreslar8686]

More power to you Dave! I'm 71, closer to 72, and still doing it.

[@johnskitzis6540]

Great video! Thank you!

[@ACDCRD]

Been watching you for years dave. Cant wait to take a class one day

[@Foxfire-traditional]

Great video as always. Thank you for the effort as always.

[@craighoward7716]

Thank you Dave for keeping it real and showing the proper way to use an emergency bivy! I watched a half a dozen you tubers all not using it properly! Dave's the man!

[@outdoors-university]

I wish I can do this kind of stuff when I am 60! Much Respect! Love, Health and good thoughts to you and your family!

[@michaelw2288]

My local wilderness area is similar grassy brush but lowland, wetland and in winter, temps just above freezing are normal. The ground is always very damp and often just wet through. Dew will soak everything by morning if the rain doesnt. A hammock is probably the best option if you can find two trees but they are usually too small and bendy. I like the approach of having just a pocket knife not a whole bushcraft toolkit.

[@TECHNOP.V.A.]

Дэвид, а ты встречал Снежного человека в лесах?

[@jasongarling20]

Great video Dave! My only suggestion would be to mention.... umm..well, you showed the trick with flipping containers in freezing weather... and your comment about not wanting to drink water before bed...reminds me of use the bathroom before bed or you will be cold... but that's not the tip... the tip is..if you use a "pee bottle " and use it for warmth...tip is, use different bottles so you absolutely can not mix up the bottles and drink the wrong one, or pee in the wrong one or both! Lol!

[@djordjeplatisa9621]

I don't know how long exactly have I been following your channel, but I still admire your no nonsense approach to survival and bushcraft. Too many channels today are trying to be way too romantic about it. Just simply missing the point. Keep up the good work, it is much appreciated!

[@tomritter493]

That was a great night and that kit minus a few extras iv used or yrs

[@seanpolus4873]

Nice video.

[@dn88s]

Old is relative. My dad is 61 and he's had two heart valve replacements, a pacemaker, and parkinson's. I'm 35 and I'm older than an 18 year old for sure. You should just be grateful for your health or karma might complain about you.😂

[@nickcosta8062]

I'm one year shy of 60.. And I just keep going..Like people say.. You're only as old as ya feel.. But there are things you can't ignore... injuries you acquire throughout life.. My back gives me trouble on occasion and I broke my calf and shattered my ankle.. I refuse to quit... And like you said.. You laugh at people who aren't even 50 yet.. I laugh at the younger generation myself. But I'll keep rolling until I can't... I enjoy life too much.. Great vid..

[@23KCOutdoors]

I look up to you man 👊🏻

[@Rooster1964]

One of the biggest debates: Civilian woobie or a poncho liner

[@robertweldon7909]

This is the kind of stuff we all need to know about, true SURVIVAL knowledge. If only everyone, and I mean everyone knew these basics, homeless folks would fair better than they do. Remember any one of us could suddenly be homeless quite quickly and easily. (ask Dave about his house burning down in the middle of the night). I'm 77 have bad knees and other health problems. In another month, I might be homeless myself. At least I'm better prepared for it than I was a year ago. Keep this kind of stuff coming, Dave, we all need to know it. ;-)

[@Seancmccormick]

Would the pathfinder bed roll work in place of the emergency bivi? The reason I ask is because it’s not a reflective material. Would it be better than a reflective bivi? Thanks, Sean

[@BarKingWuffSpider]

You can make it through the night with that simple system. Perfect for what it is intended for. Great video.

[@TopoftheLineTraining]

Damn Right Dave I’m 60 be 61 in May, if I make it…I haven’t done this kind of camp in a few years but being 60, I consider myself a young older man still kicking moving hunting fishing trapping etc… and much more! Thanks for all your videos etc…

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding value, and video

[@davidjacobs828]

Very impressive .. Real.

[@surjracer56]

I’ll be 50 this month and I still do the things I love. Challenge myself everyday. It’s when you stop moving. You start feeling older.