Tagged! One Spark Fire

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely brother. A ferro rod is useless if the tinder will take only a flame but not a spark. Congrats on reaching 100 bro! Thats good to here! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it Gev. It was alot of fun to try to get it with one spark. Ive done it plenty of times out of luck. Kinda nerve racking when I have to on film, Ha Ha. Kenny is one heck of a bushcrafter. Hes going to be one of the huge channels on youtube in the future. Take care and thanks for watching Gev.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brian! I thought it was a good time to show a few different tinders and to show an actual use for serrations. Most everyone hates them,lol. Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! The fire show was a blast! Went up like petrol. The hook thing is actually very easy to make and works great with out knots. Im glad you liked it Tito. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Nick and I always try to have a fun time on these shoots. Laided back , relaxed and no real pressure. Just cut the camera on and have fun. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, Im glad you like the videos. The Ozarks are a beautiful place. My old boss retired there and loves living there. I hunted and trapped just a little bit when I was younger but I dont at all now. All I do now is fish, camp and work in the shop. Its getting to where you have to join a hunt club around here. Public land for hunting is getting harder and harder to come by. For some reason the snakes are everywhere I seem to go, LOL. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it bro. Im happy to have you guys along. I talk to the camera and its like Im talking to my friends. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dusty! Thats always good to hear, especially when it come from the fire master himself. I am constantly thinking of different ways of doing things in the woods. I dont sleep much either,LOL. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. I had several ways of gathering and processing tinder so, I figured it would be a good time to show a few. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Remington7Magnum]

We want to say you are the best the cream of the crop of you tube workers. You and Nick rock the you tube circuit.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man! I try to pack as much as I can into these to make them worth watching. Im glad you learn stuff from me. Thats always good to hear. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have no idea. I am lucky to even get him behind the camera when I do. lol. ! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro! Youre right on the secondary tinder. I should have had the wood scrapings half on bottom and saved half to put on top of the cattail. When I use cattail and have some grass or vines, I usually just hold it over the flames and let it catch. Thanks for the tag and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks John! Several times? To me thats a huge compliment. I try to pack as much into these videos as I can because I sometimes go for a few weeks without having time to film. Or sometimes, lots of planning and days of work on a big project. Take care, thanks for watching and God bless you and your wife my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, Im glad you liked it. I had a cup years ago that was tall and skinny for pine needle tea that was carved out of solid wood. It lasted until I put it away and quit using it and it dried up and cracked. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks. I'm glad you like what I do. To me, making gear and taking it out to use just doubles the fun. I know exactly where Commerce is. I have been there several times to that dragstrip. Its about a 2 hour drive from my house. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked the videos. Greetings from Georgia in the USA and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well believe it, Ha Ha. I was a very small channel at one time and I remember some of the bigger guys ignored me and wouldnt answer comments or even personal messages. I havent forgot those guys and most of them are youtube partners making money or they are just running a channel to sell whatever it is they are making. I dont sell nothing, Im here to make friends and share knowledge. Nothing wrong with making money but those folks should actually be nice to viewers if they want to play the game

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you like the videos. I love the outdoors but I think at times I like being in the shop just as much. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! This is a good thing to learn. Lots of times folks just settle for whatever tinder they can find and strike 15 or 20 times. Im even guilty of that alot. Knowing you have one spark makes you focus on good tinder selection. I was a scout leader for a few years and the scouts loved this kinda training. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

If you can find just the right tinders it makes for a very easy fire. That little bend in the creek is right in the sun. The only section not covered by the forest canopy. Theres always cattails growing there. I pick them off one at a time until they are gone and summer ones start growing. I picked the last one for this video. Take care Mark and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it, this one was fun to see how it was gonna go. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks. I'm glad you like the way I do things. I try to make it easy when I can. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you like the videos. My son and I have a ball making them. And thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im very happy to have subscribed to you. Guys like me that are older than dirt are not the future filmmakers, The young ones like you are. Im glad I seem like an icon. I always just thought of myself as just a dude that makes videos, Ha Ha. I would like to do the survival thing again one day but, I hate to do the same thing twice. I hate it when some channels do the same thing over and over and over. Ya gotta keep it different all the time. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Normally I carry a small knife and a machete, or a saw and machete, or a small knife and an axe. It depends where Im going but, normally just two tools. I brought several knives on this one just to show the serrations and the sawback of two. I usually keep an el cheapo knife with the ferro rod. The finn bear stays attached to the SP8 machete. I used to use it for food only but, now I use it for smaller chores. Its a great knife for the price and holds an edge well. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I think Ive seen that grass around here in the wetlands. It is amazing how flammable that stuff is when it catches a spark. Ya gotta work quick with the tinder. Im glad you liked the vid, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Thats what I love to hear brother. Its great that you can learn from me and be entertained. I try to pack as much into these videos as possible and I have a ball doing it. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Man, from Ca. to Ga? By balloon that is a long trip brother! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you like the vids. The plastic used for the hooks is Flame retardant polypropylene. Good for up to 180 degrees, melting point at 390 degrees. It doesnt do well in the flames but does perfect for pot handles and kettle handles. It can be bought at Mcmaster-Carr or MSC industrial supply. Hope that helps, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Sara! I always seem to go overboard with a subject whenever I get tagged,lol. I do love making and showing my "widgets" too. I knew that cattail was gonna go up fast but, wow! I got the second camera for close ups and close it was! Ha Ha. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, that is my trusty ole Ontario SP8. I absolutely love that machete. Most folks think it has a lousy saw on the back but I just use it as a shaver for small wood curls for fire starting. It never digs too deep in the wood. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im trying out the high tech edge,lol. This way a big experiment for the two camera thing. I wanted a second camera for close ups when Im filming by myself. I discovered that not only am I going to have to learn to edit between two cameras , Im also going to have to get used to filming that way too. Its alot of work so I may not do it everytime. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have used the macro feature a few times but wasnt quite sure how far away the camera could be. I know if youre very close, to cut it on. I can see now I should have had it on. This whole two camera filming thing is new to me so, its gonna take some getting use to. I think Im gonna use the second camera for close ups when ever Im filming myself. The editing between cameras is a nightmare,lol. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I never thought of using brass. I bet that would make a cool looking one. I made mine out of a stainless steel tig rod. They work great. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

The cordage works great as a hand insulator. I have it on all my cups that dont have handles. I tie the end, wrap it around, tie the other end, then hot glue the knots to the cup. It holds up quite well. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good to hear youre from Ga. I havent tried it with juniper berries, I have tried it with crushed blackberries before but I always added them after it was made and hot. I'll have to try the black berries with it hot. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked them. I use a flint and steel but theres no replacing a ferro rod in my book Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

NorthWest Georgia. Sometimes about three miles from the Alabama state line. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well I make the plastic connecter myself so, that wont save money. Usually, if I dont have the hook, I just use a simple tautline hitch with a carabineer. The tautline is an adjustment and a loop all in one knot. I am familiar with the double fishermans knot and the prussik knot and use them often. I can see how they would work together on this hanging set up. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro! I dont really have time to make lots of small videos all the time like most others do so, whenever I get the chance to film I try to squeeze in as much as possible. Im kinda ADD so the videos are always long too so I have to find a way to not be boring, Ha Ha. Im glad you liked it bro. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! We have alot in common. Deadliest catch used to be one of my favorites until Phil Harris died and his boys had to dock the boat. It just isnt the same show it was now. Thanks for watching brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like what I do and how I do it. I try to do things in a way thats easy and makes sense. I havent heard of Chris Green. I'll have to look him up and check him out. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Karen! Yes, that bottle holder is almost identical to whats called a "Pike Gag" or simple a fish mouth opener. I drink pine needle tea as often as I can. Sometimes, I add honeysuckles to it and it gives it a kinda sweet flavor. Try it sometime and see what you think. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I try my best to make em worth watching and packed full of stuff. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I do love cottonwood fluff but, most of the time its pretty high up. I thought I had remembered where there was some old cattail left so, I hiked for it. I wanted to use it to insure success. I look crazy enough half the time anyway, Ha Ha. Glad you liked the long cup idea, it makes the most out the needles length. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have to keep everyone one on their toes wondering what I'll do next, Ha Ha. Its always good to hear you learn from me. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks brother. I'd have to say if I had my own large land area to teach in, I might see myself doing it one day. I bet I could make the courses fun at least. LOL. Who knows what the future holds. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes it did, and it makes an excellent bottle holder. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have several cheap ones laying around in the gear room, in packs, and attached to machete sheaths. I am 100% positive of which one is the best. The UST strike force is the ultimate ferro rod in my opinion out of all the ones Ive used. UST stands for Ultimate Survival Technologies. It may be a little more expensive than the others but its worth every penny. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

The editing was a pain with the two cameras. I think I'll kinda limit the times I use two.Ha Ha. I try not to use the sharp edge unless I have to. I squared the back off that knife and it helped a good bit. I hate pine needle tea when the water was added boiling. Its always bitter. that makes sense about the vitamin C tho. Ive heard that before. Take care and thanks for watching Ulrica.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, glad I could help on the tinder. Remember to just get the water hot, not a rolling boil. If you have them, you can add honeysuckles to it for a little sweetness if you want. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Sepp! there were several different ways I could have tried this but, with one spark, I knew it had to be cattail. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! It turned out to be alot of fun for me. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I havent got any spruce around here that I know of. Im pretty much stuck with Tennessee loblolly pine and shortleaf pine where I live. I also havent heard of Arbor Vitae tea but it sure sounds good. I'm glad you like the videos and learn from them, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@williamcolvin3609]

You have Sasafras trees in your area to make tea from?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bro! I would seriously accept a show if they come a knockin ,lol. I would promise never a dull moment. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Theres not much spruce in the woods where I go. Pretty much all the pine around here is Tennessee Loblolly pine. I think it all tastes the same to me. I know of no other heath benefits other than the vitamin C. Yep, it is a mental boost when you cold and out of food and coffee. LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely. I always have more tinder than I need. I hate looking for more in a hurry. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool, I love to hear that. I started my channel because two people inspired me. Seanmullhall and Oregonmike. They were making videos way before me. I also noticed no one really got off in left field like I do. I wanted to get on here and liven it up a bit, lol. Just keep up what youre doing, as young as you are , youll be one of the bigger channels one day. Take care and very nice to meet you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I do love my gadgets,lol. I have hear of bulrush but dint know what it was. Ive not hear the term reed-mace. Thats good to know. I love the young shoots for eating. I havent had many of the roots tho because they are always bitter. I may be pulling them at the wrong time of year tho. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I had never heard of trumpet creeper but Im very familar with muscadine grapes when they are ready to eat. Never paid much attention to the vine tho. Thats the problem with being mentored by the crusty old guys that taught me. They taught me uses of plants but not the real name of any of them. Im glad you liked the video, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That small trip pod is a Sunpak Progripper Flexpod. Believe it or not, it was only $14.00 from Wal mart. Its very very nice for the price, you just have to be careful when you adjust it. Use two hands, if you try to bend the legs with one hand they wont pivot, they will break off. If Wal mart doesnt carry them any more just type Sunpak Flexpod into Amazon or Google shopping and they should have it. Hope that helps, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ive seen the small hacksaw blades used before and they look like a good idea. Those steel strikers are lousy to use. I have mag bars in all my machete sheaths, I love em. thats a great idea to catch the scrapings on duct tape. Im always knocking over my pile scattering them around ,lol. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@badvoodoodaddy1]

David, I am always entertained by your video's. I learn something new from you each time and that's what's so great about your channel.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Welcome to Bushcrafting brother! Right now I am using two Kodak ZI10s. I had one and liked it. I felt like I needed another battery so with the price of it, I just bought an extra camera.I love it but it does not have a swivel viewfinder so you cant see yourself when you are running the camera by yourself. You need a small mirror behind it. Most of the places I go are private property, hunt clubs during the off season and timberland with the owners permission. Im on Facebook under David Pearson

[@scarz1951]

Thrills the pyro in me heart, it does.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

scarz1951 LOL, Dont we all love fire?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Aint that the truth! LOL. When its dry, it really goes up. When its got moisture, its tough to light off. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@EnthusiastAdventurer]

This isn't so much of a response but a thank you. I started getting into all this youtube stuff about 2 and a half years ago. But what really sparked the drive to start creating my videos was watching you. the first video I saw had me hooked and I have probably seen all of your videos 3 time or more. They are informal, and fun, and they are unique which is only a few things that I love about it. But your videos had given me the drive to create my chanel and start making videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! I didnt know what it was. OregonMike gave it to me. Its the perfect size to carry stuff on day hikes and minimalist trips. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It works great. I just drill three small holes, and one big hole. Slot the sides out alternatively then its done. A thick piece of plastic works best but a piece of wood will work just as good. It just takes alot more sanding to keep from fraying your cordage. Good luck bro. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! He has great videos and the future of bushcrafters and videomakers are with guys like him. Not old dudes like me,lol. Im glad you liked the video Alex, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man, youre gonna have it made. I have to work sat and sun in the machine shop at the good ole paper mill. Now that place is hot.lol.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, I use the back all the time if its an uncoated blade or if its nice a square. Sometimes its neither one. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes it is. Theres snakes everywhere here near the creeks and lakes. The population is way down near the large rivers for some reason tho. I havent seen many there. The plastic hook thinga work great. they can even be made out of wood if need be. Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I havent tried that one yet but I want to. Thats made by Ultimate Survival Technologies I think. They make the strike force which is my favorite ferro rod so far. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Daves rope hickey, Ha Ha. I like that. Good name for it considering I never named them hooks. Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I do love making these videos. They are a ton of fun. When all goes right, Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes they are kinda long. Alot of folks say Im hurting myself and not growing because they are so long. I just cant seem to make them short,lol. My son says its kinda like a free tv show. I also try to make sure theres enough stuff in them to make them worth watching. Cool that bushcraftmyway is from your country. I have alot of respect for him as a bushcrafter. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I hear ya man. I have trouble with a ferro rod all the time. Thats pretty bad with the alcohol stove ,lol. Ive had a few alcohol stoves that I thought I was never gonna get lit. Cattail is a ferro rods best friend. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jimmie. I thought that fire was gonna get outta hand minute there,lol. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro. Hmm, I have never seen this new Coleman Igniter. It sounds good, I'll have to check into that. Smoke rings? LOL. That could keep me amused while the foods cooking, lol. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Its hard to beat dry fluffed up cattail for sure. I try to show as many gadgets as possible to make things more fun in the outdoors for everyone. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Not a Seal pup. Its a Schrade X Timer XT2B. Pretty good blade to be so cheap. I keep it for fine shaving tinder on the blade and for striking the ferro rod on the back. If I wear it out, who cares, Ha Ha. Take care Mike and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well the only one video that I can remember about covering the bandana was in "The Gear Video" I show how its cut and how to wrap it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, it happens almost everytime. I dont know what it is about that cattail but yes, its just like gas. I had the grass ready to throw on because sometimes the cattail gives you flame for about 5 seconds and its gone. I think all the other stuff I put under it helped it last alittle while. Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@coconinoco]

Awesome one-spark fire! and nice gadgets too. Cattail in the UK is called reed-mace or bulrush, and the starchy root and green shoots are edible in the spring. There's a lot of that fluff in my son's tinder box! Greetings from London.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Matches are nice to have and I do carry them. A ferro rod is cool because it forces you to choose your tinder carefully. Ive picked poor tinder before and had to strike the ole ferro rod about 10 or 15 times to get it going. I wont film that tho, Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now thats what I like to hear ! I love to hear that the videos are never dull or boring. My co workers think I am, Ha Ha. Nick and I drink pine needle tea all the time. If theres honeysuckles around, we throw them in for a little sweet flavor. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well, to me shaved wood is a different stage of tinder. Instead of mixing it with the fire starter, I'd rather start the fire then hold the shavings over top or just throw it on. Some ferro rods just take a while to throw a spark . Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

FYI, that is a stainless steel bottle, not Aluminum. I remember now Dave was the first one to use whats usually known as a "Pike Gag" or fish mouth spreader. Its a very good idea. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well, Im trying to make the videos better without depending on the editing. Using two cameras forces me to focus more on the filming, not the editing. I also wanted the second camera so I could do better close ups when I was filming by myself. I should have used the macro setting on this one. I'll learn. Thanks for the one spark vote,lol. That cattail has never let me down. It burns so fast, you HAVE to have some grass to throw on because the flames burn out quick.Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We can pretty much do what we want to. Although, right now there is a ban on outdoor fires because of the lack of rain here and its gonna be in the 100 Degree range for awhile. Whenever I do these vids I always film near a creek and have some water handy in an old plastic jug. I also go so far back in the woods that no one else is around. One very important part, I always make a small fire. Thats bad when your country tells you what you can and cant do.

[@snaponjohn100]

David my friend, this a video that I am going to watch SEVERAL times...loads of info! That's for posting. God bless you both. John

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

How true. Most of the folks that Ive heard say they dont like pine needle tea are usually the ones that boil it senseless. I like to put honeysuckles in mine sometimes. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my friend.

[@raykiii]

LOL Dave, I can't get an alcohol stove on one strike. I been trying to do that on my own and it normally takes me three. Well done. I'm really impressed.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, I use fatwood every chance I get, when I can find it. Some fatwood is more resin filled than others so you dont always get it lit on the first strike. Just about half the time. Thats why I used cattail. Thanks for watching brother.

[@PlugUgly]

Awesome vid, I’ve learned so much from you. Just some advice in regards to the plastic connector @ 4:47. To save space in your backpack & a little money, try a double fisherman’s knot (out of paracord) to make a loop. Form it into a Prusik, use a carabineer, then you can slide it up and down your rope to adjust your water bottle. 2 Pruskis are also great for climbing rope it you ever need to. Thank-you keep posting your vids, you’ve taught me so much.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, do a video response and send it to it. All my tag videos are open to responses if you want to do one. Thanks for watching my friend.