The Dakota Fire Hole - Stealth Fire

[@FleaOnPeanut]

This is the correct way to do a "How to" video. Quick, to the point, no long winded intro, humor, no fuss no muss. Thank you for being on point.

[@bigbuffguy23]

+FleaOnPeanut What's muss

[@FleaOnPeanut]

It's like a fuss but it rhymes. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muss

[@Mycobob]

There is heaps of humor in here, you laugh-less crow. 😜

[@gabrielbennett5162]

FleaOnPeanut No irritating robo voice, either.

[@lozthistleton2905]

British fellas mate straight to it.

[@radiationraven]

Usually a “how to” video or “DIY at home” goes is: Step 1: be able to use an extremely difficult to find $14,000 piece of equipment. I like the pack shovel being all that’s required!

[@hckr_-gh7se]

He even said you could use a stick, so the shovel isn't even necessary, although, unlike photoshop, I could actually use a shovel lmao.

[@ddragontrainer]

Thank you for putting Alfie back on people's home pages with your recent comment. His use of humor and book smarts with limited and inexpensive supplies make his videos so good. I hope he starts posting again since it's winter and going to be spring in a few months.

[@yesdude3914]

I mean...he's just making a fire...I'm not sure why that would ever require $14,000 but ok

[@hckr_-gh7se]

@@yesdude3914 also lets not forget the IRS which requires far more than 14k to make fires.

[@Enkye_CA]

@@hckr_-gh7se but can you REALLY use photoshop?

[@SirTweaksalot92]

Good on you for including the part about filling the holes again afterwards! Not just for human ankles but larger animals too.

[@WeWasKingz3rdReich]

Facts

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

My first thought was about how good of a punji pit or animal trap this could make after you’re done with it

[@Angelfoxxie]

I don't normally comment on KZbin videos, but I gotta say, this is EXACTLY how a 'how to' video should be done. You got right to the point, showed us only what we needed to see, and hell, I learned something. Good job!

[@JungleToes]

Same here. I learned something too

[@ironroad18]

But but but, what about having a garish video intro, rambling on and "humble bragging", playing a stupid trap beat over poorly recorded vocals, and begging people to subscribe!?

[@Kat.Evangeline14]

Nice accent as well!

[@fudgefudge8913]

@GordoScarface i would sub, tbh. You should make a channel

[@Johnny_Shadow]

Yeah, the drawn out intro, plea to like and subscribe is fucking annoying. Just get to the point.

[@ricochet188]

I like this guy's attitude.

[@MrAffenMaster]

+ricochet188 It doesn't look like digging...more like killing something.

[@ricochet188]

He's probably done so much of both he can no longer distinguish between the two actions.

[@0Aus]

yep! he is way cool.

[@alexoelkers2292]

personally I found the humor a bit forced and cringe-worthy but that's just me

[@anihtgenga4096]

He SHARED information rather than preaching at you.

[@bethroundell8424]

Have you ever cooked baked beans in a hole in the ground. That was a method we tried at our cottage as we were off grid. Mom found the recipe in the news paper in the 60-70's called Hudson Bay baked beans. Definitely off grid. It suggests using a coffee can for your pot. I bought a cast iron dutch oven. I put aluminum foil over the top before the cover to protect from getting ash in when removing pot from fire pit. Oh, that Smokey taste.

[@res2306]

so it tasted good?

[@collectibletaco7797]

@@res2306 Probably did, cooking over and open fire brings many flavors to food

[@guypointinghishead5468]

@@collectibletaco7797 Amen to that. I miss being able to hunt game like birds and cook them in the open fire. That smokey and charcoal-y taste really makes the trouble worth it.

[@rogue_0314]

My family actually tries to cook an entire feast like this once a year, usually around easter. We make beans, stew, soup, and some kind of meat, and then something a little different each time. One time we did mashed potatoes, another time we did sheperds pie, and so on. It's definitely more effort to cook that way, but it's more than worth it

[@Sh1tjefferys]

Just make sure the beans are precooked! If you don’t cook kidney beans enough they can kill you (I think it only takes 4 raw beans to do you in)

[@DivergentDroid]

Please, tell me more about this Cheap Hooker...

[@UnitSe7en]

No, I think you misunderstand... Being able to put your whole arm in is a _bad_ thing.

[@christopherc3017]

That cheap hooker is how I keep my arms warm

[@xlistenerx]

I too am intrigued

[@am-fq8lz]

We are hiding the fire from the cheap hooker, we don't want them to have reason to stick around

[@jacobbb3630]

Divergent Droid lol

[@otis3377]

Narration: Calm. Digging: Aggressive af!

[@Ben-vt8ne]

He said it should take five minutes if you aren't a bitch about it. He was definitely not a bitch about it.

[@AlphaQHard]

Ben Try that in Pennsylvania. One rock on top of another whenever you try to dig a hole.

[@jessebrown4755]

Lol

[@audiotyresup]

@@AlphaQHard Alfie didn't do these videos in Pennsylvania, so he wouldn't have the same conditions as you. And for the later folk, for him to do it in Pennsylvania at the time would assume he had to time in his schooling, a passport or funds for one, and the funds to fly to Pennsylvania to dig a hole and fly back.

[@14thghost2]

@@audiotyresup Problem with your brain, someone might try it out in Pennsylvania.

[@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

"Man who digs his own fire hole gets warm twice" -Me

[@eldave178]

😂

[@firecrow7973]

make ancestor proud

[@endcycle2502]

Lol

[@dc-collectible]

Why, because he digs two holes?

[@AVerySexuallyDeviantOrange]

@@dc-collectible Either because he is digging once and then resting at the fire once, or it is an ancient chinese proverb like “no wipe back to front, sure way to get brown balls”

[@Budietoyka]

Now that's a proper guide. No bullshit, no useless talking and proper attitude. Peace bro.

[@correctorer]

And he never told ya that the ordinary dirt can be toxic when exposed to fire

[@Tarik360]

Игорь wait what?

[@chakowilderness]

I rarely comment and rarely like how-to videos on youtube: too much talking and "dead space", I find myself trying to skip ahead, then missing something, backtracking, fast-forwarding - 5 minutes worth of information in 20 minutes. This is not one of those videos. One of the best I've seen. Thanks.

[@naverilllang]

This one is indeed 5 minutes of information in 5 minutes.

[@hyboirds1536]

"You can get the hole dug in 5 minutes" lol! You have a very different landscape there then I've got for sure. Digging a 2 foot hole where I live is gonna take a good 20+ minutes, especially out in the woods. It's just all rocks with a bit of dirt I'm between em haha! Still tho, good tips, good video!

[@Shadow952013]

I hear you. Out here in southern NM you might get a foot before you hit caliche, which is pretty much nature's concrete!

[@fudgefudge8913]

definitely just depends on where you're at. Can't account for all earth types.

[@Longbarrel24]

Southern Ohio or close?

[@iss5546]

If you use the dirt you dig out to build up the perimeter, you have a working variation! If you dig out a square foot of dirt, you can get a good few inches more 'depth' this way. Not quite as hidden, but performs exactly the same way otherwise.

[@howardchambers9679]

Northamptonshire (UK) brown clay. I'd need a frickin mini digger.

[@guerrillatacticaloutdoors6439]

By far THE BEST description of this legendary fire lay available on youtube, but not for the weak of heart! Love your sense of humor, Alfie!

[@smartass199614]

Dakota fire hole? Sounds like something you get after a weeklong session of eating chipotle for lunch.

[@juanfranciscobretado1039]

You must drink too much water to avoid ruptured anus feeling.

[@NSixtyFour]

😂

[@SeanKula]

Then proceeded to mix taco Bell with Chipotle.

[@DanielRamirez-li6zc]

Week long session? Chipotle? All it takes is one trip and it's The Hershey Two Steps..

[@mikeflippin5568]

Or quite possibly the afore mentioned cheap hooker.

[@NiteSaiya]

For better effect, you might have done this in an open field. The Dakota lived in a region with lots of plains and little cover. A fire may be seen from miles away at night. Some other plains tribes went so far as to live in homes carved out of the sides of ravines and ditches because any visible standing structure on the plains could be seen from a great distance and anyone passing by might choose to drop by. Including raiders.

[@xzcsdf9574]

they were legendary in living off the land

[@SoulDevoured]

For stealth purposes it's recommended you do a Dakota fire under a tree as that will help break up and disperse smoke. But I believe this technique was originally used by the Dakota due to the type of fuel available and wind.

[@mnataluk]

I like the tree idea. ​@@SoulDevoured

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Very good video Alfie. Very informative and nice camera work too. This type of fire could also be very helpful in preventing the spread of a surface fire in dry conditions.

[@jbolo5378]

last time I had a Dakota fire hole, it cost me $75 and that didn't include the penicillin.

[@Kierowca_Odpowiedzialny]

Why?

[@lufus612]

Lmao someone didn’t get the joke 😭😂😂😂😂

[@03chubs71]

J Bolo I don’t get it 😭

[@jacc13b10]

Hahaha reasonable cost

[@saibow]

@@jacc13b10 3:13 top left corner ;)

[@santiagohuayquinao835]

FÍRE IN THE HOLE!!!!🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️❗❗❗

[@MondySpartan]

WATER ON THE HILL

[@CplDAF3]

Not only did I figure how make an incognito fire, I also got a good laugh. 10/10 quality content

[@Mostaism]

Bloody hell man, your commentary is as good as your fire pit

[@sergeantsonso3490]

its amazing i figured this out on my own when i was 12. this is my default fire-building method, im not a stealth camper or anything, i just find it easier to get a fire started when it's underground.

[@mikewazowski350]

Most people don't realize how much better this for survival. The fire will warm the ground and the ground will maintain the heat for a very long period of time. I like to use rocks, if you can find them, to make a liner or bed for the fire to rest on. The rocks will hold the heat even longer and if you have a cold night, it will allow you to sleep longer with out having to get up and put wood on the fire.

[@jameson1239]

Depends if your trying to be rescued you want a large and smoky fire

[@FatalShotGG]

@@jameson1239 If you're trying to get rescued why the fuck would you even think of making an underground anything dumbass😂😂😂

[@jameson1239]

@@FatalShotGG people do stupid shit all the time especially when they panic and there brain will jump to the first solution it remembers which would be this video

[@jameson1239]

@@just10NU I don’t know I have fortunately never been in a situation where I had survive and be rescued. I know what your supposed to do when your lost but you know panic and all that so maybe maybe not.

[@debbiewilson6584]

@@FatalShotGG no need to be rude to others. It's uncalled for.

[@durstloscher2362]

German here! Camping in woods is mostly restricted. Making a fire forbidden aaand we have a lot of choppers flying around checking heat signals via special cams. Sad im not you

[@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax]

Makes me glad to live in a (mostly) free country

[@durstloscher2362]

@@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax Be glad for it. Freedom is not always free

[@MrHuckify]

Yes fires are forbidden in German Woods but no one cares. I often make fire in our woods

[@sigfridironside647]

Wait.. you can t camp in woods? That's sad...

[@jpage5350]

to everyone saying "whoa you're unlucky," Germany has some of the most beautiful (and old) forests in the entirety of Europe. One campfire that gets out of control, just one, and centuries of growth can be destroyed in hours. It only takes one idiot or one fire not stamped out properly.

[@EB-px1ke]

The work on paint for the side view shows your wholesome calibre! Another extra dimensional video!

[@lmcc8798]

“Sh!t I broke my ankle! ...sweet! a Dakota fire hole! I don’t have to dig my own! And look at all the wet leaves around here. This is my lucky day!”

[@lm2193]

u got a free ankle for dinner BBQ.

[@boomdini9744]

Lo Nama wait you’re not supposed to eat your ankle?

[@dr.davidwho4053]

😁

[@aspen762]

Plot twist: it's actually a punji pit 😂

[@keithharvey7478]

"Go Viet-Cong" love it 😂

[@brandonliao408]

@@Buschwacker5054 Oof, you're just making yourself look bad

[@peternguyen2412]

Busch Wacker UNO reverse card

[@_sundown__]

Whoa whoa whoa. We’re all civilized here are we not?

[@levvy3006]

@@Buschwacker5054 You know that Vietnamese people like Americans. Even the Communist party of Vietnam likes America more than China.

[@lordofbees9067]

when i was in army we made a fire, like these to cook during the nighjt , had a guy in surveillance, cause it was forbideen, so we cooked some nice rost meat,,, after a while an offical came to see, how the thigs were, the guy advised me comes somebody in the road, we buried the whole fire,, and covered with wood dirt, andcaptain said it smells like cooking, you have been mading a fire?, i said no we didnt, he looked for the fire but didnt discovered it, and he said, - smart guy you hidde it, very well and said where is it? i said we didnt made any fire captain, and he said ok, he went away...kekekeke smell camuflafe is more difficult to do, wind was not helping kekek

[@stealthfyresurvivalstoves]

Great video, Alfie! The Dakota Fire Hole is so awesome, we designed a stove around the concept. Now we can build one anywhere, including in the sand.

[@hotrodray6802]

bullet stoves have been around for years

[@dylanwatson9430]

Good to know in case I ever have to compete in the Hunger Games

[@quivive2849]

You never know

[@mclovin2408]

@Porkchop Periwinkle bro shut up

[@mclovin2408]

@Porkchop Periwinkle BrO sHuT uP

[@Joisey11]

Hey, none of those poor bastards in Venezuela saw it coming either.

[@riftvallance2087]

Or trying to cook some squirrel meat in the middle of the zombie apocalypse

[@xjAlbert]

When you're done, flood the hole with water to extinguish any tree roots that may be smoldering-- they could erupt into a wild fire days after you're gone.

[@kanishka.b8550]

Appreciate the straight to the point approach... no time wasted.! Thank you🙏

[@carsonm6140]

With a few mods to hold pots these make excellent , really efficient outdoor stovetops. The air flow also helps the wood complete its combustion so you get less ash than a regular fire.

[@OceanicMaestro]

I like how this guy explains stuff, hes very uncensored, love it! Take my subscription

[@WardenWolf]

Very well done. At night, the smoke usually won't be a major concern, but the light most certainly will be. If need be, you can pile the dirt you dig out around it to form a short chimney or further barrier. Just remember that even though the fire itself is hidden, you will still be brightly illuminated by it if you are standing near it, so it's best to still have solid cover and distance between yourself and whatever you're hiding from.

[@TheKinGJux]

When your done, fill the hole with punji sticks and cover with a thin layer of leaves on top.

[@daniel7767]

Don’t forget to smother the sticks in human feces

[@mikaelgaiason688]

@@daniel7767 beat me to it. lol

[@coloradostrong]

_you're_ not "your" done

[@bufordtjustice8630]

@@coloradostrong bye golly your correct! There definitely better off know thanx too you're amazon proof reeding skillz.

[@dead_head]

A 2 foot punji trap? What, are ya tryin to catch a raccoon or somethin?

[@MisterBones2910]

Also, another thing to note is that you wanna make sure the earth pack is pretty sturdy when filling the bastard back up if there're still some coals going. Only thing worse than stepping in a hole and breaking your ankle is stepping in a hole, breaking your ankle, and getting lit on fire by coals that have been staying toasty underground for a whole day after the fire was supposedly put out.

[@mephtec]

no, you should keep the urine for yourself, since it is drinkable and tasty

[@daymal2717]

mephtec dont forget nutritious as well.

[@mustaphamboob9162]

Lmao that was very descriptive... I feel like you have fallen victim to that more than once 😂

[@killervirus57]

Daniel Springer. Maybe he is getting people to "kill themselves" like the video said.

[@wouldhave4998]

It is true, you should not drink piss on a regular basis.

[@S1NPowerZ]

Yo the new Spu7nix level looking FIRE.

[@kitpalencar5165]

One minute in and I already subscribed because of your delivery of information and exquisite analogies.

[@crucifyrobinhood]

Nice. There are a bunch of variants as well. My favorite is to find a metal pipe 5 or 6 feet long. Dig a trench from ground level sloping down to 2-3 feet deep over a 6 foot length. Lay the pipe in the bottom and backfill the trench to cover everything but the "fire pit" and the opening of the pipe. This gives a much higher velocity oxygenation meaning hotter fire and even less smoke. Have fun and happy pyro-ing.

[@hotrodray6802]

i always carry a 6 ft length of 4 inch stove pipe with me.

[@Chinobang]

@@hotrodray6802 is that how you got the name hotrod ray?

[@heyyou9472]

This channel and Bushradical have gotta be my handsdown favorite outdoorsman type viewing experiences. You either get entranced with the process or aren't annoyed by the content. Great stuff!

[@LeatherandLight]

"Go all Vietcong" and "Like a cheap hooker" Brilliant!!!

[@uiomancannot7931]

I remember having this recommended to me 2-3 years ago. It's back and I'm watching it again.

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

same here but a year later I don't even camp or anything lol

[@HJo-yq6oi]

I gotta say, I love how 'encouraging' your words are after every practical instruction.

[@andrewf2630]

What? That bot? you silly thing, that's a bot (llm product) thats not a person, that's a bot, and you gave it personhood, probably do it all the time, silly fool. Hey it's me Keano Reeves calling, just send me some gift cards, right? Riiight! Silly limes

[@Noizzed]

As someone who camps on private property, this is very helpful

[@kellyahola4041]

Like other people’s private property?

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

3:04 building the fire upside down to reduce smoke is an awesome revolutionary idea!!! Thanks a lot for this!!

[@TeranRealtor]

I grew up a city boy. I had never even HEARD of building a fire upside down like that. And yes - I bet there's a bunch of science and chemistry involved in it. This video was so short and to the point though - I might actually remember it if I do ever need to build a sneaky, unseen fire in the woods. (who knows - the way the USA is going today (fall, 2021 - Biden administration) - I might even need some skills like that!

[@DMAneoth]

Glad you said to fill the holes back up at the end. Some folks do not think about what could happen after they leave an area unregulated and not returning it to natural status.

[@livingsurvival]

Wonder how many people caught the knob joke, great video as always ;)-

[@DimensionDevices]

+hakarthemage Also "Balls Deep" at 0:32

[@carmend1665]

If I pronounced through FREW I would want to kill myself, too

[@chrisgodfrey6353]

+AMERICA IS WHIIITE oh no it isn't 😀

[@hereturikoka]

Like a cheap hooker!!! Dude... (Savage!!)

[@Ramy_Ramz]

Living Survival “like a cheap hooker” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tennisballvriscool]

FIRE IN THE HOLE 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥

[@cdubs9918]

I love how puts his arm through the hole to demonstrate how big it should be....then throws up a middle finger. Educational and insulting at the same time. Love it!

[@MadTrapper71]

I love the Dakota fire pit, but here in the Rocky mountains of Colorado it tends to be a little difficult digging a tunnel unless you got a little Dynamite on hand. I just dig a channel to the fire pit then cover over the top of the channel with the rocks then dirt on top, still works like a charm.

[@peteragurkis3590]

Perfect instructional video, it was quick, I feel like I could do this, and you kept sneaking up on me with jokes that actually made me giggle. Keep it up man

[@doctorsteve9476]

I was laughing so hard by 1:35 in I had to pause it and get another beer. great stuff mate.

[@gicking3898]

I just watched this 4 times in a row. I kept laughing , so I missed bits. I've never camped, so I never thought I'd binge rewatch a video on a camp fire! Agree with everyone- great How -to video. Thanks mate!

[@Serjohn]

the most important thing, is to make the second hole face the wind

[@videodroid8340]

This video and this channel sparked my love for backpacking, bushcraft and the outdoors 7 years ago

[@rpdigital17]

1:31 That f*ck-you finger is pretty funny!

[@markbarker7754]

You may find that you can achieve a hotter and cleaner burn of your solid fuel by situating your air feed shaft on an angle approximating 45 degrees and slightly reducing the diameter of said shaft. The principle is similar to that which is at play in a rocket stove heater design. As the fire grows in intensity it will pull more air in through the air shaft more efficiently and with less obstruction. Not dissimilar to the way an internal combustion engine likes to get air into the cylinder head through the shortest , smoothest and least restrictive route possible.

[@TheScreamingFedora]

Woah big brain over here

[@mikaelgaiason688]

But then you've got a thinner shaft...

[@AsmodeusMictian]

Dude that first minute is absolutely hysterical. Thank you so much for both the laugh AND the educational vid!

[@Goglebobs]

1:15 cheeky 😂

[@Halindrix399]

I didn't know that GD Editor tutorials were that realistic

[@glenfriel6479]

I agree with Flea, keep it simple, short, informative, and educational 👍

[@KyloBarley]

Go on, say where the fire is

[@peng7672]

fire in the H

[@superandomguy-h9n]

in the hole-

[@SkeletonJax]

Hi Alfie, What fire would be most suitable for disposing of a body? Thanks Love, Mum x

[@hotrodray6802]

2,000*f propane

[@HonkzeeBeezs]

bro your attitude in this video kills me, the algorythm has blessed you.

[@timnewth2416]

Need dry fuel or the smoke gives you away. Fire spotters look for smoke not flame.

[@edlechleiter7042]

You smell it before you see it .

[@chriswalls5648]

Is dirt with that many roots in it not prone to underground fires?

[@chriswalls5648]

Well I live in Ireland and its much wetter here. And I I'm fairly sure its the same advice campers are giving. And Ray Mears said it in one of his episodes.

[@werxeh8027]

I certainly wouldn't make one in the middle of a wooded area like that. I think the risk is minimal anyway, but of course if it happens, it's very difficult for firefighters I assume. I replied to another comment going into a little more detail. He should have gone into some detail about choosing a site, and I can't say I agree with the one he used here.

[@davidmarzolino7159]

chris walls Are you for real ?

[@wouldhave4998]

Underground fires? Sounds very fantasy-like to me.

[@stebam3241]

Stop talking utter shite.

[@newmanatore1527]

Make sure to pull all the roots out aswell. Roots can catch on fire and burn underground and start a forest fire. Also if you feed the fire with long logs from the air hole it will help dry the wood as it burns to make less smoke.

[@MaybeEta]

Fire in the hole!!!

[@stepexgd6628]

A comment to lobotomize yourself over

[@marcocepek]

love how you're english but still use feet instead of meters

[@armouredoutlaw1537]

Marc Ocepek we tend to use imperial and metric measurements for certain situations depending on the size of the measurement, we are strange like that lol

[@boatingman11]

Marc Ocepek.... Heck, man. He's a Brit but said "y'all".

[@georgemorley1029]

I can’t understand what you mean. The imperial system is British. Why wouldn’t he use feet? You may as well say “I love how you speak French, even though you’re French”...?

[@polak.7144]

Why don't you just be normal and use metricals like the rest of the world

[@polak.7144]

Reague of Regends are you one of those kids that are all like: "oh look at me I'm different I listen to Nirvana, I hate everyone else and our generation sucks!" Well guess what, you ain't special. Just like imperials. They are impractical, harder to learn compared to the metricals, and there are at least another hundreds reasons the whole world uses them (except for yankees and a couple brits, which are well known for their smart heads like yours.) Oh and when you say "normal is for mongoloids" it is pretty funny. Mongoloids ain't that normal you know? "Average worthless nobodies" you mean the WHOLE fucking world? Get back stuffing your mouth with hamburgers, yankee.

[@BillJonesJr-h4i]

Love your channel , .. wonderful illustration and demonstration for an excellent example 🔥 oh and ...love the finger in the video 🎥😸

[@underlordd]

When you put your arm throught and flipped off the camera man i lost it.

[@bugoutbubba3912]

I just dig a two foot trench (on a slope) and lay a rock over the center of the trench, leaving a two space below the rock. Then I place dirt on the rock up to the original ground level and put my fire in the lower hole. Bingo, instant Dakota fire hole/rocket stove combo. Much, much easier than digging a tunnel from one hole to another and the added uphill draft makes a cleaner burn.

[@vilemzadrobilek583]

Yeah but camping on a slope has problems of a) having to find a slope in first place, b) camping on slope being kinda uncomfortable and c) kinda defeats purpose of hiding the fire when your fire can be seen due to being placed on slope (obviously not always, but it increases the chance alot compared to flat ground).

[@bugoutbubba3912]

Vilém Zadrobílek, flatlander aye? You clearly haven't been to Ohio, West Virginia or any other mountainous area. Slopes and flat exist side by side on every mountain Ive ever seen.

[@bobv8219]

Extremely quick and concise gotta love the English they’re all about going right to the point

[@DieLeManns]

Jesus forking Christ, that was the most hilarious commentary over a survival video I have ever heard 😂👌

[@ZASurvivalist]

This video was fucking awesome. "As long as you go balls deep and dont be a bitch a out it, you can dig it out in 5 minutes.." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@tybrady4598]

Think of how a rocket stove works. A rocket stove burns the smoke because it is hot enough to do that. So do as the video said towards the end for a Dakota fire pit, keep your fire materials centralized so it burns hotter and make sure plenty of air can get to it.

[@londubh517]

"You are a knob" bahahaha love it

[@stijnvisser7306]

I'll use thsi one on my next camping trip! Thanks bro!

[@stijnvisser7306]

*this

[@The-sn7no]

What you didn't mention is that will it provide heat being in the ground, the only good this fire will do is be good for cooking unless you're hovering over it to keep warm.

[@Neopolitan420]

Perfect zombie survival fire making guide.

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

You ready for when the Zombies come?

[@davidshelton3880]

Chris Gilliam yep

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

David Shelton You're onto survival stuff, you watch my channel?

[@flip2724]

Haha yea, I think I would use it first to avoid predators or other unwarned humans

[@withastickangrywhiteman2822]

No use... there are smokes during daylight, firelight during night.

[@MichaelSelhost]

Good luck digging something like that here in Montana. Frickin' rocks and slate everywhere.

[@-exillion-4307]

Pack one with me

[@alucard4344]

The algorithm has provided yet another piece of useful information that I'm grateful for but may never use...

[@marion4108]

"Go Viet Cong on this bad boy" lmao got me good

[@doberman74]

effective stealth fire right there!

[@muddjim55]

Awesome video. And yes fill it back in for people and animals. Thanks

[@DrOneOneOne]

"When your tea or coffee is ready, reach directly into the flames and grip the searingly hot metal. Be careful not to drop it despite the burning agony in case you extinguish your new fire.".

[@JeepsterDave]

Good info in here, well presented; comical too. Nice one.

[@keithcraig1752]

Your parlence and practicality has sold me!

[@litguy4221]

Haha I love this guy! Flips off camera when he puts hand through 😂

[@adventure_digger]

That shit is actually extreamly helpful. Thanks. Great video man!

[@tombristowe846]

Well, I would say that is clearly explained with some memorable imagery thrown in for good measure.

[@madronnie9725]

“Y’all” sounds so outlandish coming out of a Brit’s mouth, and I love it

[@isaacharkton6169]

It’s intentionally mocking

[@ilikepie4081]

I like how at 3:52 at the top left corner it says *you are a knob*

[@medoz7331]

This was the most honest how to video i''ve ever seen. Thank you

[@cannabiscountry4171]

5 minutes to dig 2' down and 1' on all sides? You must not live in the Northeast. It would take 5 minutes just to clean the rocks off the surface so you can get your e tool in the ground.

[@uiomancannot7931]

@az stuff Here in the pacific ocean you need a large concrete tube and an industrial pump to dig two feet down.

[@mattmac4087]

Here in eastern europe you will hit WW2 bomb or artillery shell with your shovel before digging anything and there won't be enough time to shout "Fire in the hole!" :/

[@jarredweatherhead6601]

@@mattmac4087 hahahahahaha

[@fakename287]

@@mattmac4087 at least you get a free firehole out of it all :/

[@Auxinelectro]

Hey Alfie, please can you tell me where you got your entrenching tool? I have the metal folding type but yours looks awesome... liking the purchase you achieve with the longer handle.. cheers G

[@Auxinelectro]

Much appreciated! Nice little unit that. One is now winging its way to me! Cheers #dakotafireholes4days

[@netherdominater9960]

+AlfieAesthetics, what is the proper name of your tool? I need to know so I can type the name into my American Amazon.com.

[@richiesaidthat2198]

+AlfieAesthetics great vid as always bruv- I also like the usage of the graph of the lower intestine to explain how a Dakota fire works, especially with the stink lines acting as oxygen escaping from the back hole, very clever - never woulda thought of that myself - good on u man! keep up the good work!!

[@GoatyHerps]

Nether Dominater - Are you really too lazy to click the link and copy the info yourself? If you can't even do that, you probably won't need a digging tool.

[@pfoleyrn]

Used to make these as a small trench then put a stone in the middle like a bridge. Then could cook on the hot stone. Works in small scale too. Just kicking a trench in soft soil with a boot will do for a small fire.

[@doktorplague049.3]

"Keep working at it till your whole arm fits through like a cheap hooker" XD best thing I've heard all day

[@MakeSushi1]

this was great!

[@TilerYo]

How To Make Sushi Interesting seeing you here.

[@dontforgettolike7127]

1:25 the narration and the middle finger, quality content.

[@kjellannn]

What about root fire? You dont want that happening