Testing Rope Techniques While Scouting For Fatwood

[@garyemmert1735]

Those that have never had their feet fly out from under them while navigating down a hill covered in pine straw will never understand…Thanks for another fun video. I always learn something new here.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Exactly! Thanks for watching Gary

[@Ladythyme]

😂😂😂 so true…my bum (among other things) has been bruised a number of times not thinking about it! Lol

[@JohnDavis-tj1bl]

I helped my grandfather drag the entire heart of some ancient forest pine out of the woods with a tractor one weekend when I was a kid. Fast forward about 35 years later my father my self and my uncle are still lighting our heaters with it! I remember my grandpa getting so excited when we were dragging it out and me not understanding why. Now I know! Grandpa knew exactly what he had! Enjoyed the video Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now that's an awesome story John! I'd love to find something like that. Thanks for sharing that and thanks for watching brother

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Tree Gold 🪙

[@blessedwtwins]

I just want to say thank you for the wonderful videos. My uncle who recently passed away turned me on to your channel. When I watch your channel I can still hear him talking and laughing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. Do you know what his user name was on here? I might remember him. Take care and thanks for watching

[@mikeboone4425]

Memories are just the best even at 81 there great . happy Trails.

[@CallMeMrChainmail]

This reminds me of the video where you built a rope nest up a tree so you could sleep without fear of snakes or stray dogs. So many years later and I still learn something from every video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, that's the good ole rope tree shelter! I love sleeping in them. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@neva.]

Heartwood comes from the species of many different trees, where as Fatwood being the Heartwood from pine trees. They both are extremely flammable, yet the Fatwood takes a spark MUCH easier than the Heartwood of other species. Great video! Love seeing more of your new climbing gear in use. Thank you, Dave. Enjoy your weeks end & stay lifted...!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info and I'm glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching

[@RoutedOutdoors]

I'm loving the new area. It's so darn pretty. I bet it'll be amazing during the summer. Your sense of humor is great. I cracked up when you said you wouldn't discuss how the camera got down the hill. Thank you for another grand adventure. Have a fab weekend. -Hollie

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Hollie! I'm loving this area too. It appears that no one has touched any of the fatwood in this area as far as I can tell. Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend!

[@brianjameson8261]

Fab video as always, compulsive viewing, and wow that accent just slays me!…. Your videos are an escape from a boring routine world….thanks and keep up the good work…

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brian! I'm glad you liked it brother

[@IntenseAngler]

Great video as always Dave! Man, that's some sweet climbing gear that you have there too. And much safer for us "seasoned" folks on those steep hills as well ;) That Vaude pack that you have is definitely a great piece of gear... I have one that's almost identical and absolutely love it. Glad that you were able to score a bit of fatwood on your outing... best natural firestarter there is IMHO 👍 Until next time... take good care my Brother!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks brother John! I'm glad you liked it. Yep, the older I get the safer I try to be. I love the smell of burning fatwood. Take care and thanks for watching

[@IntenseAngler]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Absolutely my pleasure brother Dave! I definitely hear ya there man... getting older requires a bit more caution than when we were younger for sure. Take good care buddy :)

[@andymkay]

Points camera towards forest: "There's a tree." Love you Dave, appreciate the videos - haven't had time to watch lately! Hope spring is treating you! :)

[@sharzadgabbai4408]

How many of these ‘bushcaft channels’ showing off the same stuff ever include a bush? Nurseries are full of them in 1 and 5 gallons.- Amanda

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! I meant there's a dead tree. Spring has been wet and windy so far! Take care and thanks for watching Andy!

[@krielkip]

I'm thinking about leaving this country (the netherlands) bc we simply have NO forest to scout in, or do any form of bushcrafting. Every piece of this little country is owned or protected. I lived in Germany for 15 years, in the woods, wish I never left but I had to cause the kids needed to go to school. Now they are independent I seriously feel I have to go back to nature. Love you're video's Dave ♥

[@dinksoutdoors1818]

You are spot on, it's terrible I was born and raised in USA my whole life and that is a true statement. There is nowhere to go have fun in the woods that someone doesn't own. Go to a park you gotta pay don't forget someone is always wanting to steal your vehicle or rob you. It's sad that this country has become this way over my 50 years here. I had to comment because what you say is so true. The days of playing in the woods are now over.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh you would love America! We have cast amounts of forest all across the country. Especially down south. Take care and thanks for watching

[@krielkip]

@@dinksoutdoors1818 That's right, and very sad. Switzerland seems very attactive still, but you need loads of money to live there. And you're right too about having the fear that IF you find a small piece of woods and you cycle there, who knows if your bike is still there when you return. 😭

[@krielkip]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 I think I would...

[@bluesideup007]

I love hunting for fat-wood. Your nose lets you know when you've struck gold. Found a 3 foot diameter white pine trunk on an island in the UP (Michigan) that had gone down at least a century ago and the roots were pure gold.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Three foot diameter? Man that's awesome! Thanks for sharing that and thanks for watching

[@Gabblerwba1]

I don’t even like the idea of using a rope and other hardware to climb, I’d stay put, but seeing your enthusiasm and fun as you point out towards the end of your film is a great to watch. Very informative and you can appreciate the effort you have put in, literally you being out of breath. Great job David, I look forward to you and Nick visiting that place again in the future, harvesting the spoils and thwarting the giant termites, I can’t wait 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Rope and climbing gear isn't for everyone but for me, it's thrilling to be able to get to places I normally shouldn't go by myself. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@JEFLeb35712]

Nice find. You got all the toys. Always fun watching you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks JEF!

[@REB65]

👍👍 Thanks Dave and God bless 🙏✌️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!

[@Ladythyme]

Watching your videos is always an adventure! 😉 Always learning something 😊 Thanks once again for sharing & filming your experiences ☺️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@jamesflener6889]

Great spot looking forward to seeing your harvest!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you James!

[@bennyhill4228]

When you break out that rope reminds me of that movie " Where Eagles Dare" Wonderful kit. @ 9:25 in the video, is the point where if i came across someone in all that gear, i would of been like that Old Geezer in band of brothers riding his Bike when they doing exercise through the village and says to Winters ..."You've done it now Yanks, you've captured me! "....I think it is awesome how you teach people to be confident, and try it

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! I think o remember that movie scene! Thanks for watching

[@alanrice39]

Man, I really enjoyed this! Always better to be safe. Now that I’m older with some physical limitations I am very cautious when it comes to hills cause I am usually alone. Nature is a wonder and also mysterious. Their have been many encounters. But I really enjoy being out in the bush, I’ll be going out very soon and I will be scouting for fat wood. Putting my kit together today. Thanks again Dave for a great video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Alan! I'm glad you liked it. The older I get the more cautious I am when solo out in the woods. Get out when you can and thanks for watching brother

[@TerryC69]

Hi Dave! Looks like a real spot for fatwood harvesting. I am not well schooled on climbing equipment, so this was fresh territory for me. Interesting!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Terry! Definitely a good spot for fatwood harvesting because no one wants to slide down that hill! Lol. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@dalemeyer8207]

Thanks for The Extra efforts in filming that...Very Intresting, Im 60. Thanks 😎

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Dale and I'm glad you liked it

[@DeliaHolland]

Mmm...love me some climbing Dave. Great video my friend. I appreciate all you do.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Delia! I'm glad you liked it!

[@MR_Southern2023]

Thanks for taking us long. I enjoy relaxing with one of your videos after dinner. Stay safe and watch out for wild kitties.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm always happy to have y'all along! Thanks for watching Dr.

[@GODANMEDIA]

“Getting to where you want to be” metaphors for life by Dave. Brother. Great video. Nice Fatwood find. Love the climbing segments

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely Brother! Very well said and I'm glad you liked it

[@shanedavidson398]

I can tell you are genX. Every time you do anything slightly dangerous, where you realize you shouldn't be by yourself while trying it out just in case something goes wrong, you do it anyway with the "I'm here anyway, I might as well do it, what's the worst that could happen". Attitude.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, gotta go sometime. Thanks for watching Shane

[@1leg956]

Attack of the giant termite's look out bigmonkey great video great new gadgets and was that your brother on the camera ha ha peace and love from 1 leg uk England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, thanks! No my brother wasn't on this one. Take care and thanks for watching

[@hiramhaji7813]

You never cease to amaze me with your content!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Hiram!

[@diamondperidot]

Dave, you are simply the best.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you!

[@michellehiggs60]

Might have been difficult to film Dave but we really enjoyed it. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Michelle! Very difficult! Thanks for watching

[@JBreeze4598]

Great Video, thanks for bringing US along!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Josh and I'm always happy to bring y'all along!

[@blademan175]

I have a ton of stuff to do but just saw Dave posted another video so that stuff has to wait! Thanks for another one!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Love how you held it up to the camera after you sniffed it. Can't wait for smellevision 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, see? I really do talk to the camera like it's a person. Thanks for watching my friend

[@ebony5766]

YIPEE!! A RBM1 video to.start my day!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@WayneTheSeine]

That is pretty awesome. All of that gear has always fascinated me. I can see where it would be easier with the foot loops, which you did not need there. With the foot loops the line would be taut and you, I guess, could then use the ascenders without having to fiddle with the release. I assume the hand holds would just slide on up the line. But, what do I know, I have never seen one in person and don't know squat about climbing. In the Marines we did repelling but all of that was pre-rigged. They just strapped you in and kicked you over the side....repell or stay there. Good stuff as usual Dave. Take care my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Wayne, I'm glad you liked it. I tested the ascenders with foot loops in a tree and yes, they do slide up very easy on a taut rope. I've always loved climbing gear. Take care and thanks for watching brother

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Fun in the wood's lol. 👊💀

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely!

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

Good morning, Dave

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good morning Doug!

[@jamesdude4220]

hi, with gas fuel and food shortages are in America so bushcraft is needed😎😎😎😎😎😎after twenty years as a military contractor after a stroke it's even harder but I do enjoy your time here you do a great job of describing things

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree, everything you buy is expensive now. Take care and thanks for watching James

[@mrsliver45]

Respect 🙏. Great video. Lots of effort put forth to demonstrate and teach useful techniques. Very relatable and much appreciated..Thanks!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@bennyhill4228]

Tis my birthday tomorrow, i will be 21 Agin plus the other 33 years that flew by, so, gonna warm up, Big Love from the UK 😘

[@sosteve9113]

Happy birthday from a neighbor

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Happy birthday my friend!

[@bennyhill4228]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Much Obliged, Thank you

[@bennyhill4228]

@@sosteve9113 You too and Thank you

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

The whole entire core of those trees is also probably full of fatwood, on trees that are laying downhill the resin also runs downhill so it could be at the top of the tree if its laying downhill. Gotta love that fatwood! Thanks for showing!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, probably are. I'm going for the easiest knots but with Nick with me we may just see what the core looks like. Thanks for watching brother

[@gunterbecker8528]

It's always a pleasure watching your videos, my regards to Nick 😊 Gunter

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Gunter! Nick says hi

[@eltenda]

Good stuff brother! Fat wood it's gold!😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you brother Tenda!

[@theabhorrentchef7226]

I never knew about fat wood until recently. I introduced my stepdad to it this past weekend, got him and my mom a bucket full and no need for fire starters now. It really is like gold. I got a bunch of chunks today that are a translucent red and amber, pretty and useful as hell. I love the stuff

[@NWAAdventures]

Excellent work, brother!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Brother Jim!

[@jharbo1]

I don't know beans about rappelling, so this video was a good primer. Thanks for taking us along with you to the Fat Wood Mine. There's so much fat wood down there that you can make fire starting sticks to give for Christmas gifts. Just a thought. Who wouldn't want a bundle of fat wood to get a wood stove or fire place started, right?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and it made sense! There's definitely a pile of good fatwood in that one area. Take care and thanks for watching

[@Prepping802]

Morning Dave how r u doing .. thank u for this info. Climbing has always interested me . N I probably should take some courses this year. Cause u never know when u may need to use this. Dave ur just full of knowledge I do learn something always. Thank u .. I would love to harvest my own fatwood I always buy boxes of it n the quality is ehhh ok some pieces are ok but most isn't. My buddy at work is gonna let me use his land this spring n summer to get out n have fun . The more this snow melts the happier I get. Thanks again Dave hope u have a great day..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good morning Marcus and I'm glad you liked it! What you said is why I don't like buying fatwood. When gathering it yourself you can be picky and only get the best stuff. Get out and search when you can and thanks for watching

[@deanoboland]

Great job on the video Dave

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Dean!

[@mccoyburgess844]

Thank you for a MOST EXCELLENT film. I now know an enormous amount more than I knew about climbing and climbing gear. Enough to know I should stay off steep hills in the forest. Someone commented about how slick pine straw can be. He should try some of our grass covered hills here in California in summer when it’s dry. That was some nice fatwood, well worth several hours of harvesting and hauling out. Beautiful! Thanks for another time well spent watching video.!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks McCoy! I'm glad you liked it and learned from it! Anytime slippery hill is a mo no for me. Lol. Take care and thanks for watching

[@peterappleton5213]

Excellent work Dave and congratulations for finding a life supply of fat wood ❤cheers mate from sunny England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Peter! I'm glad you liked it my friend

[@SheilaDuzan]

I grew up in GA and my friends and I 'loved' those steep red clay dirt & mud hillsides, great for playing on and sliding down; but, i'd be afraid of a journey like that now. 😂 Thanks Dave 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, great for kids but tougher on adults. Thanks for watching Sheila!

[@ScottCarlson-cz7wj]

That's a nice set up. Reminds me of a climber that fell into a crevasse in Alaska. He badly messed up a shoulder so, had to jumar out with one hand. Once out he prayed not to fall in another crevasse as he tried to make it back home.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Scott, I'm glad you liked it. And thanks for sharing that story. Even one jumar can make life easier. Thanks for watching

[@asmith7876]

Where I camp it's handy to have some rope just in case, particularly in winter when there's snow and ice. Some years ago we were scouting an area, I laid my walking stick down and it flew over a cliff. I was pissed as I had just made it and stupidly hadn't put a lanyard on it yet. I marked the spot with my GPS and came back the next weekend with rope. I rappelled down about 50 feet, landed nearly on top of the stick! I used prusiks to climb back up, it's actually easier to do since the rope is taut but it's still a workout. Love your videos!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for sharing that! That was an adventure just going after that walking stick. I'm glad you like the videos so much and thanks for watching

[@cayuse-jf7eq]

I spent 30 years as a firefighter we did rescue from highs we all set up our a little different i use to put both my ascenders on the same line and used the lower one as a way of holding the line and as a safety the way your doing it is plenty safe and fits your needs so i say go for it and as far as steepness of the hill if it slippery you are better off roped up then sliding down the hill and spraining you ankle or worse another outstanding video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the input. I think I would have been better off with both on one rope because the line would have stayed taut. I guess try as you go and see what works. Take care and thanks for watching

[@teachingherbs6300]

Looks like a great place to find fat wood. Nice new equipment Dave. Just one safety tip, don’t touch the safety locks with the teeth that grip the rope. They will slide up if used correctly. Check out a frog system rope climbing setup. Have a nice weekend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh definitely a good spot! I tested the ascenders climbing a tree and they did slide on a taut rope. I think my rope was to loose and floppy for them to slide on here. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching

[@markoda2120]

Great video! Filled with good information. It looks like you found fatwood heaven. You will probably get back there and collect more fatwood that you can use in your lifetime. Nick will be set for a long time. Looking forward to the next video at this site.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Mark! I'm glad you liked it. Oh I'll definitely get way more than I'll need just from this one area. Take care and thanks for watching brother

[@deca12351]

Great video !!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

I do love fatwood hunting! I go chopping into every Doug fir stump I can find! I probably look crazy jumping around our woods hacking into stumps with my Gransfors Brux small forest axe! Great info and demo of your great climbing gear! Love the 73 sticker on your helmet. Thanks for sharing with us Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I love hunting it too! It's actually very thrilling. I'm glad you liked it all and thanks for watching brother

[@jamesswick7534]

Awesome information super Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks James! I'm glad you liked it my friend

[@MartysRamblings2024]

Very cool video Dave! Thanks for sharing with us the gear and process of how you propel. It's very interesting. Not sure I could do that, but a great skill to learn and know, especially for emergency and rescue. I know what it's like having to move the camera numerous times and the extra walking back and forth while making videos, I can't imagine how much more it is when you're propelling up-and-down LOL. And I did learn! I am always learning and will never stop. Nice fatwood too! I would be nervous with a big cat nearby too. I love the outdoors but I'm afraid of everything! Those ascenders are so cool and I think would be a must for climbing. Again great video! Take care Dave and see you on the next one!🙂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Marty! I'm pretty used to moving the camera around but up and down the hill is torture! Lol. Always great to hear you learned from it and thanks for watching brother!

[@tanjarott7535]

Great fun video, Dave! You can really crack me up sometimes with your sense of humor. I have a lot of pines around here and a woods with lots of down ones so I know what to look for now. I hope you slept good after doing all of that and after work on top of it! I woke up thinking only one more day until Happy Dave Day and here you were on today! Stay safe. Stay healthy. God bless. :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Oh I was worn out by the time I got home but it was definitely fun. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too my friend!

[@ambiguoussoul1246]

That was a great advemture Dave. Thanks for taking us along.i love the rappeling and rope work videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855]

Hello good morning 🌄✌🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good morning Miguel!

[@flyyinryan]

What a cool find, all those downed trees untouched! That's gonna be a heavy load out when you go back. Mountain lions scare me more than black bears tho. Great video good gear showcase!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I'll probably bring a huge bag or some kinda plastic sled I can drag around. Big cats definitely scare me. Thanks for watching

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Really Enjoyed Your Shared Tips Davey ! Loads Of That Gold ! Had A Coffee For Ya's ! Hay Nick ! ATB T God Bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it Terry and Nick says hello. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@stephenwest1491]

Hi Save i have so much fatwood its unbelievable how much ihave a 25 litre drum full of it my local woods is a pinewood in the middle is a ring of stones probably a few thousand years old ill be in my hammock up there this w/end camping i love the outdoors...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Really? That's awesome! Round here it's hard to find because everyone collects it. Enjoy the weekend in your hammock and thanks for watching Stephen

[@adamstevenson2485]

Dave one of the days I want to here a little bit about how you came to know about bushcraft and learned the skill. Kind of a biography about yourself. I think that would be a really cool video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Actually I made two videos in the past that might shed some light on that story! Here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIrTnaCZn7N3mpIsi=EnZyrShi7k7wWEhI and here's a second video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnfCdIWsj9ONjJYsi=QsrltwQ9t9HDZZF7 Thanks for watching Adam

[@TopCat2021]

We always called it lightered wood or light wood pine. Thanks for another great video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It's got about 10 different names depending on which region it is. Thanks for watching

[@westflerchinger]

Love watching you have fun!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@kenartrip2257]

Wow, Dave! I forgot you have climbing skills too! I appreciate the effort it took to film this. I’m sure it was a beast! I hope you get a rich harvest of fat wood for all that work.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh the climbing was fun, the filming was rough! Lol. I'll definitely be going back. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Ken

[@dinksoutdoors1818]

Great video dave keep um coming brother!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@JanHuber-v2s]

Nice vlogging Dave! Stay safe.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Jan!

[@kukaliemikalie8157]

Thank you for this video. I really need to get that climbing equipment and train with it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@kukaliemikalie8157 You are very welcome Kukalie and I'm glad you liked it. Having climbing gear opens up new areas to explore where not many get to go to. Thanks for watching my friend

[@edithofr.i.emeraldisle5042]

ty...learning a lot from this vid....there'a pine grove nearby....and I have such a better idea of what to bring and how to harvest this "Orange Gold".....thanks.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Bring a hatchet and saw and collect away! Thanks for watching

[@marciannanderson5075]

I don’t think you should ever say we might not learn anything from a certain video because you always teach us something! I was wondering if you could get into a rhythm of unlocking one side and moving one foot, then locking it then do the other side, back and forth somewhat like the motion of cross country skiing. Thanks for a great video and I can imagine the logistics of filming it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Marci! I do try to put useful info in each video. I like the idea of that ski method! Take care and thanks for watching

[@volkertc]

I used similar equipment when I was on our county search & rescue team to do pretty much what you just did, safely get up and down a steep hill. Our ascenders did not require us to release them each time we push up though. I would try that out with yours. Just hold the rope and try sliding the ascender up. It may be that yours have some extra safety feature that prevents that, but its worth a try. Makes for a faster climb. Anyway, another great video. I wish we had fatwood in abundance like that up here!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info. Those ascenders are new to me so I don't know if they slide or not. My ropes were pretty loose so I'll try them on a taut rope. The south is covered in fatwood! Thanks for watching brother

[@TheFunkymunky22]

Great video as usual! Thanks!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it brother

[@laineywright2696]

Great video, Dave. Keep on being safe and don't worry about what the KIA's have to say. KIA stands for Know It All's.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Lainey and very well said!

[@johnruckman2320]

I have a cheap Chinese made folding saw from Ace that has chisel teeth on it for collecting fatwood. My Collins hatchet from Ace only has one bevel on it. Don't know why, I use for splitting the fatwood. I heard there's supposed to be some kind of solvent that's good for removing the sap from your saw. I usually just scrape the blade sideways to remove the bulk/chunks of it off. I carry the grocery bags plus a garbage bag. Then again I will cut the longer pieces down to fit the bags. As for the really rottens, I'll find just the knot pieces and bang on them to see how solid they are. Then I'll saw into them to check for sap then knock off the loose stuff. The knots I'll chop into slivers and chunks at home for the wood stove. I found a nice solid red limb and cut it in half for the camping gear.

[@sharzadgabbai4408]

Carpenters hatchet for planing lumber

[@johnruckman2320]

@@sharzadgabbai4408, I'm having a hard time trying to get it sharp enough to shave slivers/curls with. Never heard of a carpenter's hatchet. You'd think it would be easy to shave/plane with if I can just get it sharp. It either skips or digs in. I use it to split kindling fire starter as it's the only one with a handle.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds like good methods John. I usually just use cheap saws or hatchets. Never my nice gear. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching brother

[@johnruckman2320]

@@Reallybigmonkey1, they are Ace cheap alright. The saw teeth are beveled front, back, and tip, wide greenwood kurf. Gotta use both hands to cut or it doesn't bite in. The hatchet is problematic too with that single bevel. Would an old style wide blade shingling hatchet make a good bushcrafter carving axe? Gotta go out of town to find handles for them as they finally broke. Got em from yard sale. What's your thoughts on Plum axe & hatchet? How long of handles should I get for them?

[@vvogt4252]

Excellent Video, Thanks Brother😁

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much!

[@edithofr.i.emeraldisle5042]

Great video. I find downed pine trees but need to know how to find the fatwood. Love your channel.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Just chop or saw at the knots. Keep the stuff that has a orange copper looking color and smells like pine sol.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Ropework is more fun in the woods than I ever wanted to have. This takes plenty of equipment and time to get into and out of.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

For me it's fun and I guess keeps me fit! Lol. Thanks for watching James

[@thekitowl]

You did well filming that on your own Dave, need Nick on the camera next time you go back.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! It would definitely be easier with Nick around. Take care and thanks for watching

[@johndalessandro6433]

Dave, sorry it took so long to get to your video. I like the new rappelling gear! Looks like you got a nice bit of fatwood there! Find ya a spot where that waterway meets up with another one....look for gametrails, set up that bigfoot blind ya made and watch the wildlife! Even better, on the side of a mountain where a freshwater spring comes out with a game trail by it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Watch when ever you can and I'm glad you liked the new gear! I never thought about it but this probably would be a good place for Bigfoot spotting! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching John

[@alancope1094]

Awesome video Dave thank you

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Alan, I'm glad you liked it

[@curtisdavis9159]

Great work ...very informative!!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Curtis!

[@BraxxJuventa]

Well done Dave. 😁👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@brushbum7508]

Good Evening Dave ! Very informative. Thank You. TAKE CARE..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good evening and I'm glad you liked it my friend!

[@brushbum7508]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Have a great week. TAKE CARE..

[@jamescrowe7892]

Some folks say there are two things certain in life; death and taxes. I am of the opinion that there is a third; gravity. A thick layer of dead pine needles will definitely aid in your descent if you are not careful. You have a lighter knot (fat wood) rich environment there. Very cool. Enjoyed as usual. Thanks, Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very well said James! I've slipped on a lot of deeply pine straw. Especially on Hills. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@cryptomnesiac]

It's actually very cool that you have some climbing equipment to show us. Coincidentally the new property I moved onto has a real steep section of hill behind the house. I made it up there once unassisted but I'm almost not sure how I made it back down! I'd be better off getting a few pieces of gear to help me out next time I go exploring. Great to see you still out doing your thing, always fun!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. I'd guess with a few pieces of basic equipment like I had that any hill would be no problems to tackle. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching my friend

[@SaschaVIE]

At latest at 11:25 you should put a stopper-knot at the end of the rope in case it is too short.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I always add stopper knots if going over a cliff or rock face. Down a short hill I don't bother with them. Thanks for watching

[@MichaelR58]

Good video and nice find Dave , thanks for sharing YAH bless brother !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Michael and I'm glad you liked it brother!

[@runningriverbushcraft]

Dave, was definitely a awesome Video unfortunately don't know lots about climbing! But learning. Enjoy your weekend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Its always good to know climbing basics. Thanks for watching and you have a good weekend too!

[@genewentz9906]

Excellent video, more rope climbing and decending videos!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Gene! I'm glad you liked it my friend!

[@Williamleo71]

Thanks for another outstanding video. I sure do look forward to and enjoy them. Good idea on using the rope to go up and down the slope. Hadn't dawned on me to do that, but I am from now on

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome William and I'm glad you liked it. It dawned on me after slipping down a few pine covered hills. Lol. Thanks for watching

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Excellent explanation of how to.. Love your videos

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Jerome!

[@koosh138]

I've definitely slipped down some unassuming hills before. (it might not even be my last time lol) I should really think about keeping some ropes in my truck just in case next time. That may even be a good idea just in general.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh I hear ya! Piles of pine straw can be extremely slippery! Even rope without a harness would make it safer. Thanks for watching

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Good skill to have. I've gotten myself in some sticky situ's in my travels. If i hadn't known how to repel etc we would've been in real trouble. Certain places in the world don't have highways or roads at all really. Lol

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching JC

[@jeffcarter3139]

Awesome video Dave. Tennessee

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Jeff!

[@unfi6798]

You've just strike gold mate.! We will be looking forward to your next expedition to the gold site. Hopefully Nick will be there too. Make it a find fatwood & coffee vid. Our girls are climbing expert, they say you're doing it the hard way, as they found quite amusing. Cheers from Australia.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, it's definitely a gold mine down there! They may be experts but I'm just getting used to using this equipment. If I had to redo this I'd use two ascenders on one line. Thanks for watching

[@kevfrets]

Very cool!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@armancho76]

you know Dave when you were saying "once twice" for some reason I remembered Eddie Murphy's SNL segment called "Buckwheats greatest hits" or something like that ..where he sings " you're once, twice fee ties a mayday " 😂...tell me was i close or did i hit the bullseye on that one 😂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! I was actually singing to myself one twice three times a lady. But I forgot about Eddie Murphys rendition

[@redsorgum]

No, let’s discuss how the camera got to the bottom….😘 There’s fat wood in them thar hills! Yes, collect as much as you can, and perhaps offer some of it to your subscribers. Have a great weekend.✌️🇺🇸 PS: I don’t think you have to unlock the clip every time you push it up the rope, I think you can push it up the rope, then it locks as you pull yourself up……. I think.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Yes, I think if the line is taut those ascenders will slide. My rope was loose so they wouldn't. You have a great weekend too and thanks for watching my friend!