The FrankenShelter!

[@foxcm2000]

Thanks as always Dave! Plus thanks for making a realistic shelter too, not everything has to be a bushcraft hotel!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Don! Yep, not everyone needs a giant fort in the woods. Lol. Thanks for watching

[@bodiemaxwell2717]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost the login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me

[@gusdariel8171]

@Bodie Maxwell instablaster =)

[@bodiemaxwell2717]

@Gus Dariel Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@bodiemaxwell2717]

@Gus Dariel It worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much you really help me out !

[@edac1078]

Thanks for bringing us along. You can talk all you want, you're not wasting our time.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you my friend!

[@1.forestrunner]

Beautiful that you can still go outside (at least in GA) and enjoy days in the woods as a free man. Thanks Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! I feel very lucky

[@beckybarrett5783]

Verrrry interesting video. Realistic example of getting camped late. It's why the wagons always circled before dark. Also, it's good to see that even experienced bush crafters can have things go wrong, but if you're inventive, you can take the lemons and turn 'em into lemonade. You have a great attitude and it's a pleasure to watch your stuff.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Becky! Any trip can turn out bad, just adapt and overcome. Take care and thanks for watching

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

Always fun watching, stuck indoors etc this kinda gets me outside...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! I'm glad I could bring a little of the outdoors to you

[@MrBikboi]

Are you the Wessex blades Darren funkyprepper has used and shouted out in his videos?

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

@@MrBikboi yep, guilty...

[@denisvincelette9758]

Thank you so much for your great sense of humor.!! You are amazing, polite and precise in your speech and all things you mentioned are clearly understood.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the way I do things Denis!

[@baileydillion9331]

The FrankenShelter is awesome. Its a great idea and well thought out. Peace and freedom

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bailey! I'm glad you liked it

[@martindivirgilio7504]

what made me feel confident about camping-out was the casual phrase "it kinda caught on fire and failed". I took away: stuff happens, improvise, and move on and dont stress it. Awesome.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely, stuff happens and you just brush it off and keep going. Thanks for watching Martin

[@thecountrydiner6297]

You always make the best videos Dave, your one of the few channels that I do watch regularly. Thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@kenhughes4715]

I enjoyed seeing this shelter it’s very functional. I agree with not looking for firewood in the dark you might reach for a snake by mistake. Also having your firewood inside is a great idea. I appreciate your videos. I usually learn something and am always entertained. Thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ken! I'm glad you liked it Brother. I hate moving around in the pitch darkness

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

The pit tent lives!! Woo 😁... I thought I was the only person who found random dogs in the woods.. lol.. thanks for sharing as always Dave! ATB ~Ruth

[@calvinmientke3539]

I camped on a beach. Another couple brought their 5 dogs and moved in 20 ft away. WHAT is that smell? My tent was the only "Relief Station " around.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! I noticed a row of mailboxes on the dirt road beside this dirt road so I'm assuming there's some houses in the area. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Ruth!

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

Calvin, sounds like you had some terrible camp neighbors!! That’s about the WORST thing ever to happen to a camping trip! I’ll take crappy weather over crappy camp neighbors any day!!

[@rpettit2551]

Really nice to see a simple but effective setup. Ridge lines and prussec knots. Perfect and very adjustable. Way to go Dave I enjoyed it very much

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bob! I'm glad you liked it brother

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Solid video. Great content for the community. Thank you for bringing us along

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Mathew and I'm always happy to share

[@octobermoon9]

I enjoyed this so much! I appreciate the authenticity of your videos more than I can even explain. Thank you, Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Bev! Thanks for watching

[@troybranaman316]

Wow Dave 👏 !!! You have always been great at inventing really awesome things to help people. I have learned so many things from you that are just fun to life saving advice in times of need . I want to thank you so much for your videos!!! Take care and stay safe my friend !!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Troy! I'm glad you like what all I do. To me creating the gear is half the fun!

[@samhenry472]

TROY,I worked eith him for 9 years. You cant find a better person or givted teacher, and i'mm older than he.

[@RobBernhard]

The time and energy you spend on putting these videos together is just great. This channel is such an amazing resource. Even when things don't go according to plan you're teaching people. Thanks again Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Rob! I'm glad you like my channel so much! Yes it's a lot of work but it's also a lot of fun

[@Interestingness101]

Your depth of knowledge on living/surviving outdoors never ceases to amaze me, thank you for sharing it all.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you my friend!

[@DouglasTuret]

As always, Dave, your ingenuity is nothing short of amazing! Thank you again, my friend, for another great mix of education and entertainment! Your the best!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Douglas and I'm glad you like what all I do!

[@jmiskinis]

Thanks Dave, I will watch and comment on the video later, as my day is a busy one. I hope that you had fun making the video. _John_

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Come on back when you can John. I did have fun with this one!

[@jmiskinis]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 @Reallybigmonkey1 I listened to the first 30 minutes this morning, but only watched a couple minutes, when you were finally inside with the camera, after explaining why you do not like to film at night, well without night-vision. :) I expect some better speakers as 9AM tomorrow, so your voice will sound more realistic next time I listen and watch. Not much has changed here in, and around my home, BTW. I look forward to seeing more videos from you, and Thanks Again Dave for making them, and sharing your extensive knowledge. :) _John_

[@lanegardinier760]

I remember your story about Jons Mountain, glad this was a better trip for you! Thanks for all of your videos, I always enjoy watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Much better trip this time! Of course I was one mountain away so that helped. Lol. I'm glad you like the videos and thanks for watching Lane

[@1959jimbob]

Thank you David, you did a good job especially in the short daylight timeframe you were racing against. Keep on keeping on👵🏽

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Tom! I'm glad you liked it. It would have been great if I was there earlier and had a pile of firewood

[@klswartz7723]

not related to this video, but, I needed a sheath for a knife I found that worked for me in my garden, so, searched your site and you came thru for me. Duct tape, cardboard and plastic from a berry box. now I won't lay my knife down while working and lose it. Thank you for being you and sharing your experience.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's fantastic my idea helped!

[@ANNOTTO]

Dave I've been a sub for the past 10 years, everytime I see a new video the excitment is just the same as the first time! Keep going my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@NothingMaster]

This is not just hilarious, but also captivatingly entertaining and informative. 😀👍🏻

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@NothingMaster]

@@Reallybigmonkey1: Thank you, Dave.

[@justjackfromsc]

I always look forward to your videos Dave. I kept thinking that with all the cords coming off the shelter it would provide extra security at night and be a booby trap to anyone walking by. Lol. Missed Nick's sarcasm on this one. Hope you guys are doing well. Thanks for the video and God bless.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Great to hear that! I never thought about it being a booby trap but that is a web of paracord! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@MrBikboi]

David the aspect I love about your videos is you’re not running around making videos on and in 800 dollar arcteryix gear or the newest and greatest thousand dollar uber ultralight kit Set-Up. You’re using stuff the everyday man can afford. Alice packs mil surplus and your creativity in making a ton of your own gear. Your passion for this really shows, you’ve inspired me to experiment in modifying gear I have and creating something I can use with materials I already have. If you have the money to buy the expensive kit, rock on not throwing shade expensive kit is fun. But for myself taking out my 500 dollar mystery ranch pack I’m so careful almost to paranoia because I don’t want to rip it whereas my 80 dollar large Alice if it gets a rip, no problem I’ll sew it up.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, I've had a few high dollar items in the past and I babied them so I wouldn't destroy them. Making gear is honestly half the fun anyway. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Well This is the first time I have ever commented on your channel. (been watching for years ) and I must say with all due respect . You have the most unique ability , to make the simple into the most complex . That said I enjoy your fresh approach to situations , because within your adventures are hidden solutions , that thinking out of the box reveals . Please continue to share you Ideas , and adventures , and never give in to the obvious. To bad the younger generation are not taught critical thinking as you demonstrate .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

John, I'm glad you liked it. Out of the box thinking is the spice of life, keeps things from getting boring

[@Ddabig40mac]

Thanks for bringing us along on your Frankenshelter demo. Hope you got to have a hot cup of coffee and tasty breakfast shortly after striking camp.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Darryl, I'm glad you liked it. I hit up Dunkin Donuts on the way home. Lol.Thanks for watching

[@thekitowl]

Another great one Dave. The follow up should be a good test for this unique set up.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Hopefully next time I'll be better prepared

[@postimulle]

I appreciate you sticking to your business. I like that. Too many channels are out in my books for getting too political.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im all about Fun in the woods, and thats it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@73FORGE]

Awesome set up brother, I’ll take a 10 degree difference any day! Great shelter👍🏼🔥😁

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! Any temp difference is welcome to me!

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

10 degrees can be the difference between life and death. He didn't even have a more optimum set up. I bet if he had a little more time to set up and fine tune it it'd be better. He was also a little conservative with his estimation. He said 44° outside, and 58° inside. That's a good 14° difference!

[@73FORGE]

@@Eidolon1andOnly some people either know how to survive in the woods or they don’t, this video wasn’t a life or death survival situation, your comment is pointless

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

@@73FORGE No, your comment is pointless. I know damn well this wasn't a life or death situation. Just stating that 10° can make a world of difference if it did come down to such a situation. Don't cut yourself on that edge, edgelord.

[@nightowl4279]

That was a pretty cool set up! I liked the reflective tarp above the fire idea, and being able to have plenty of room to store your fire wood inside in case you have a heavy downpour or just so you don't have to go stumbling around at night.!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Yep, with a little wood gathering ahead of time you could spend all day inside! Thanks for watching

[@redsorgum]

Are you going to have frank-n-beans with the franken shelter?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, no but good idea!

[@tarrantcountykid]

Maybe some Franken Berry cereal for breakfast

[@redsorgum]

@@tarrantcountykid Yes, that would also work.

[@redsorgum]

Quite "frankly," the puns are good...👏👏👏🤣🤣

[@kenartrip2257]

Hey, Dave! I remember the Dakota Pit Tent! I believe the carbon fiber chimney caught fire...it must be hard to film and construct the shelter alone. Maybe next time Nick can run the camera and you can make it more of a camping video. I always love your shelter videos! How long of a fire would need to warm the shelter all night? I would guess periodically you would have to add fuel to keep it going...Thank you for this channel! I got my buddy at work watching them now too! He loves them! Looking forward to the next one!

[@MiddleEastMilli]

You are very thoughtful and kind! Really enjoyed this and I am looking forward to more of your videos. Thank you very much.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@450rhino1]

Great to see you out again. Entertaining as usual. Stay safe my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it my friend

[@sheilablake7913]

I think you did a great job repurposing that shelter. There’s plenty of room in there for you to be comfortable for the night & the reflective tarp seems like it’s going to do the job perfectly. Considering you hadn’t ever set the shelter up & it was already dark, it was a good test of the possibilities of what this can be for you in the future. I know behind the scenes it’s a lot of work & you looked very tired the next morning. I hope you enjoyed it at least a little, and had some good hot coffee & a rest when you got home. As always, much love 💕

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Sheila! I'm glad you liked it. It wasn't the perfect test but that reflective tarp really impressed me! No overnight fire but I slept in that bag quite comfy. Take care and thanks for watching

[@jeromecook1262]

I thought Frankenshelter was a fun episode. All in the shadow of John’s Mountain. I thought you handled the night footage just fine. My wife and I have been rewatching your earlier videos all morning. Thanks for the wholesome and polite content.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Jerome and I'm glad y'all are liking the videos!

[@outdoors-university]

Thank you for taking the time after work and share all this valuable information with us my brother! Stay safe and keep having fun!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@joelvansickle3623]

Great to see you again Dave! I just love watching and learning from you. Have a great new year

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Great hearing from you Joel! I'm glad you liked it and a happy new year to you too

[@joelvansickle3623]

Thank you Dave

[@SurvivalTheory]

Excellent. It didn't look too frankenshelter. I like the shape and no poles. Excellent points about blade safety. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. On video it looks good, in real life up close there's patches and seams everywhere! Take care and thanks for watching

[@NWAAdventures]

I like it! Keep on keeping on, brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Brother Jim!

[@gabijones2445]

Sorry, but I laughed a little when you said it got too hot in the Dakota pit tent; still so thankful you weren't hurt. Thank you, for being exhausted from work, and still taking us out on an adventure. Stay well.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh it was way way too hot in that other set up! I was tired but it sure was fun. Thanks for watching Gabi

[@redsorgum]

The small or large UCO folding grill would have been perfect for a fire pit.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, probably would. Thanks for watching

[@rontsawyer362]

Dave thanks for taking me along . That looks like a great set up . And not getting wood at night was a great decision you never know what could happen . Great video .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Ron and I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by Brother

[@rontsawyer362]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 brother I try to stop as much as I can

[@paulhargrove8769]

Hey what's up buddy good to hear from you from North Carolina

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always good to hear from you Paul! All is well here

[@eddieventura463]

Dave, where is your extra emergency BIC lighter? Its always good to have one remember. Your shows is so great so keep strong and safe. I really do enjoy you from 2-years back. I enjoy your engineering on many products you made, wish some were for sale. You and your son is the greatest !!! God bless and have fun, I love coffee too !!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, In my Hidden Woodsman pouch I had two lighters, and two boxes of matches so I was prepared! Thanks for all the views and comments Edwin!

[@GODANMEDIA]

Waaaaaaaa hoooooooo. FRANKENSTEIN SHELTER! “It’s ALIIIIIIIIIVE ITS ALIIIIIIIIIVE” Watch out for those mysterious creators in the tops of the trees over there in John’s Mountains

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Brother my eyes were focused on that mountain top all night!

[@GODANMEDIA]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 ha I bet. And I bet you had your trusty all black Austrian gadget with you as well. Haha

[@GODANMEDIA]

@SURVIVAL OUTPOST CHANNEL ha that’s hilarious

[@jethrob258]

I think the franken shelter is a great idea. Should capture heat well. I have to agree that bumbling around in the dark when you don't have to is a risk really not worth taking. Thanks for the dedication and the great content.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Jethro. Absolutely it's too risky to be out there staggering around in the dark

[@48Volts]

There’s a reason I recommend you to everyone!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Dan!

[@ahgroundwork]

I really look forward to your videos! Thanks for taking the time to make them dave. 👍🏻

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Danny and thanks for watching!

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

It lives! Ya fixed it. I never thought I’d see this again after what happened. It was really hard watching that video when it went up. How long does it take to completely set up and break down? Moisture is high in that area. Hard for fire huh.great heat retention and dry from rain. Well done.😃🍺🤙🔥🥜🐿

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I hated what happened to the ole Dakota pit tent but, I definitely learned from it. If you happen to find the perfect trees this can be completely set up in 15 minutes and taken down in ten minutes. Take care and thanks for watching Johnny

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 have you considered having dedicated lines tied to some of those tie off points on the shelter? Might make setup a little easier. Looks like you might be able to get away with using bank line instead of paracord for some of those guy lines. Maybe between 6-10 feet of high test bank Line on a few of those tie-offs and a simple sheep shank to keep the cord organized when packing it up. I dunno, just spitballin' ideas here. Thanks for the demonstration of this shelter.

[@davesanders9203]

There's a number of ideas I haven't seen before! Great job.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Dave!

[@garyirwin5502]

I think it's cool too, except the part about no coffee.

[@calvinmientke3539]

Coffee, the happy ending to sleeping on the cold ground!

[@garyirwin5502]

@@calvinmientke3539 Hi Calvin, I agree, but I try to be more optimistic in the morning. I think that coffee makes a great beginning in the morning. Right after that morning walk of desperation, of coarse.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, I should have brought coffee. Thanks for watching Gary

[@elgoogsucks9005]

Thanks for the video Dave, they are always a treat. Filming is a pain and I appreciate the hard work.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@kachiri]

* _salute_ * I shall see ya in the next one!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely!

[@oprophetisfake9482]

Yeah, I agree with the other posters that it is good to watch this stuff when we're all stuck indoors in the Covid lock down.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Nothing like a little outdoors entertainment when stuck indoors

[@clintonminer7636]

Tell me where you got your jacket, backpack, and zipper bags. Also, I’d love to know more about the Fatwood dust

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Jacket is Tru Spec, back pack is Hidden Woodsman, pouches are Fox lite gear. Fatwood fire dust is from a company called Fatwood Firesteels.

[@austin365]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 In the UK we call it Maya Dust, but I have also seen some make a similar product from crushed pine cones.

[@jamesstipe4275]

Good to see your back hope work is cool. My wife just found out she has lung cancer so not much getting out much. Keep the vids coming they make use feel better here

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always good to be on here but work has definitely picked back up. I'm sorry to hear about your wife. Y'all take care and thanks for watching James

[@jamesstipe4275]

Thank you so much. I miss tge area spent over 20 years on same moutain and lookout man. Loce your vids wife does to

[@rodneylittle3530]

Johns mountain, is that where you had the "encounter"?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJakemeJoMhlppI

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes it is!

[@WayneTheSeine]

Hi Dave. Great Saturday evening with brother Dave in the belly of the Frankenshelter. Actually, a pretty neat shelter. The downside of camping in the rain is not having a fire. I gotta have a fire to poke every now and then. That to me is a lot of the joy.....that and making cowboy coffee. If you had time for firewood you could just throw on a piece or two every so often just to keep a bed of coals going. Enjoyed it Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Wayne! Yep, rain is always the campfire killer. I'm in a never ending battle to end that and the ole FrankenShelter seems to work! Take care and thanks for watching

[@EatCarbs]

I know very well how hard it is to shoot video and camp. Setting up shots and moving the camera around. I appreciate all your hard work brother. Great looking shelter. Did the dog ever come back? Thanks for the video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely Brother! It doubles all the work. I only saw that dog once and it ran off and never came back. Take care and thanks for watching Mark

[@maggiealena]

Hello David. I always enjoy you and Nick outdoors. You have cool ideas. I remember when you came up with the idea of the shelter now the (Frankenshelter). It has been a long time. I remember Nick as a small fry. He is now grown. My how time goes by. Stay safe my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Margaret! I'm glad you liked it and I've got a whole notebook full of ideas! It's cool how Nick has grown up on the videos. Take care and thanks for watching

[@thecuttingsark5094]

Mad as a box of frogs

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol!

[@sdavis8577]

That is a lot of work, but was another exciting video. It was fun to see that you got to test the rain protection of the shelter! My least favorite task is to have to pack up wet gear because of the work to dry and clean it for the next trip, but it’s worth it. Having that multipurpose bag was a great addition. Thanks for the hard work, it was fun in the woods...as I watched from home! 😄👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

A lot of work but worth it to avoid a bulky frame. This is my first heated shelter that will wad up into a 3 pound ball! I hate wet gear too. Take care and thanks for watching

[@chickenzzzzzzzzz]

Surprised you'd go back anywhere near John's mountain

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I was one mountain away, I'm thinking one day I need to go back there and face my fears.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJakemeJoMhlppI

[@chickenzzzzzzzzz]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 David-- I wouldn't go alone. Going back to challenge yourself and face what happened is one thing, but it is one thing you don't have to do by yourself!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@chickenzzzzzzzzz I may bring Nick or my older brother

[@chickenzzzzzzzzz]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 maybe even both of them. It'd be an interesting thing to see, the reconquering of John's Mountain with the family group also becoming a little bit of a creation of a memory for you guys?

[@TheBubagrunt]

Enjoyed your overnighter. Even though the lighting and circumstances are difficult the commentary in the dark is real and that’s what your audience desires. The real, the good, and the bad what all of go through. Kudos on a great video. Would love to see some of your bushcraft camp furniture ideas. Oh and the bike videos were amazing also!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! I actually do have more bike and camp furniture videos in the works. Thanks for watching

[@davidweirauch849]

Like we used to say," ugly but functional ".

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely Brother!

[@jamescherry2082]

Don't be so rude, the poor guy isn't that ugly. 😜 Oh, see what you mean 🤪

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Came for the shelter, stayed for the accent and the infectious laughter. Earned yourself a new subscriber.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you my friend!

[@Flashahol]

Spider-Franken Shelter with that kind of cordage work! Just amazing work! A golden dog that wags like mad and won't come lick or sniff you? This dog must listen to the news!!! My experience is that, with a good supply of dry wood, you can keep a light rain off the ground up to 10 feet radius, if you take care of that fire for real.... no sleep!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Yep, a big fire can steam off a light rain. A long heavier rain is a different story. Thanks for watching

[@pipingandcamping]

Glad to see this one, as with all your videos. Yes it is astounding the time it takes to film and camp vs just camping. Looking forward to you being able to get out in some real cold temps with this setup. Have a great weekend and catch ya on the next one.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it! Yes, filming doubles the work but as of now I still love making videos. I'm really hoping for some super cold weather before winter ends. Take care and thanks for watching

[@SurvivalistChick]

"Frankenshelter" haha. Dave, you're such a lovely and funny guy. And so knowledgeable. Your videos are always a treat. And this is another great one. I like the night video. I don't think it detracts from the quality at all, but I understand your wariness about processing wood at night. Sewing is such a great skill and resource. I use my machine to alter military clothes my son-in-law gives me, as well as making carry bags for my gear. And I can make clothes from patterns, which is a great survival skill. Anyway, thanks for the video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. For years all I did was metal working and wood working. Learning to sew has opened up a whole new world of fun! Take care and thanks for watching

[@michael-outdoors]

David, thank you for sharing your FrankenShelter. This is a great video, and I hope you will have the full set up in enough time in the near future. Bushcraft Greetings out fo the Snow from Germany, Michael

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Michael and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and greetings from the USA

[@barrybaldwin5535]

I appreciate you for your improvisational mind regarding imagining your next project & then manufacturing the items. I just finished a career in manufacturing & design including; shop work, drafting & CAD drafting & design, machining, & Quality Assurance Tech & Management, for about 50 years. I have duplicated many of the metalwork items that you have made over the years, because they make so much sense. Thanks for keeping me interested in my passion of the outdoors & shelter making.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Great to hear that Barry! Man you've got way more education than I do! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@randy1862]

Thanks for a great video I enjoy your videos so much I mean beers because you always have so much fun

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Randy!

[@socomsmith3241]

That punky wood would be good for keeping the mosquitoes away in the summer lol. Another good one in the vault thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Probably so! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@runningriverbushcraft]

Dave , Well executed pretty cool setup I like your ideas keep up the Great Videos coming..!! 🎥

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@neva.]

This lightweight shelter has a fast setup time and looks big enough for two. It pleases me to see the Dakota pit tent has been recycled into your super cosy FrankenShelter. This large mouth door not only allowed the heat to come in but allows a fast exit too, just in case you have to evacuate in a hurry... Personally i would enjoy seeing more night time filming even with the low lighting challenges. People can and do have fun in the dark. After all it has been by the fire, where we have been passing down stories from generation to generation. I know filming it may be a different kind of story. Either way your efforts are most welcome, THANKS Dave! Stay lifted & enjoy your weeks end!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and I'm very happy I could revive the old Dakota pit! As far as night filming? Campfires look cool at night but if you're moving around at night the filming doubles or even triples the work. I may try more in the future. Take care and thanks for watching

[@amorales9613]

Nice job. I like that you recycled your old tent and reused it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I try to recycle a often as possible

[@doinsngoins]

I absolutely love Daves laugh , nice video and shelter ❤

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Steve!

[@hammerhound168]

Great job! And thankyou for your time and effort and inovative experiments. This shelter pretty interesting ,but the dakota pit was my favorite. I suspect that it would stay warm from just body heat, at most a few candles in a pie pan on really cold nights. It was a briliant concept ! Oh well , Keep up the great work, you are a exellent teacher and craftsman.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. That Dakota pit tent works well with the pit fire. That stupid rocket stove is what did it in. Thanks for watching

[@stilcrazychris]

Wow that's neat David. I'm glad it works like you wanted it to. Be safe, take care & have fun in the woods, Chris from Missouri

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

So far, so good. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Chris

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Oh yeah, this one is definitely better. Trampling around the woods at night can be a bit risky but in a thicket, kinda like a spider's web. Hopefully, it will get cold soon where you can set up early with plenty of firewood. Thanks for a fun video. Safe journeys.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Most definitely better! Not as heavy, or bulky and much safer. I need some freezing temps now. Thanks for watching

[@jasoncalaz1476]

Thanx dave for the video. Love the fix and reuse ideology there. Another of people would bin something they may have broken or damaged. I always tyr to recycle ♻️ as much as I can.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@kullcraven]

That is a cool shelter , i understand about not wanting to have a fire in that spot all night. Filming takes most of your time, i know this well. Thanks for the vid man. You wasnt fire dependent as i always say , never depend on fire for warmth. Well done man, all the best.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks brother, I'm glad you liked it. And well said! Fire should be for fun. 100% depending on it for heat can get tricky. Thanks for watching brother

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks Dave for this exiting video. That setup looks very roomy indeed! 👍😁

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it my friend!

[@wildwoman2able]

So good to get outside to play in the woods with you! 😀😁😘😘😘

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It's always fun in the woods!

[@joshwilkinson2875]

Thanks for another great video, glad to see it's still alive in one shape or another. Hey, this was my comment on your Attaching a Mora Garberg to a Terava Skrama video: "Nicely done, thanks for showing Dave. Look forward to the frankenshelter!"

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Joshua and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@JEFLeb35712]

Dave, another great experience and a great video. Safety always. Glad you think safety first. I am not a filming knowledgeable guy but I do suspect it’s a lot of work. I am here for the long run.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jef, I'm glad you liked it. Oh man is it ever a lot of work filming solo! Thanks for watching

[@thorsmith59]

Great video as usual. One idea to get away from using so much paracord, you can get replacement shock corded tent poles and use them by securing to the grommets on the shelter.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. That would be cool to try some corded tent poles

[@markgibbs904]

Last winter I made a campfire fly out of a 30 X 48 Demo trash bag, cut to a 4'×5' tarp and kept a fire going under it day and night for 5 days in record rainfall. That shiney one is even much better.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good Mark.

[@roddetmer4972]

Pretty cool shelter Dave! I usually don't do a whole lot of winter camping other than sit in my shed with my grill just outside the door. Then I throw in some coal and top that with small pieces of oak. I love coming home from work in the early hours and cooking on the grill. Especially in winter. Keep throwing out the great entertainment and I'll keep liking and watching. God bless you and yours brother. Now I just need to learn how to sew. LoL 😂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Rod, I'm glad you liked it. Oh man I love winter camping! I hate it when its 90F to 100F here and its miserable. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!

[@tylercolvin3782]

Glad 2020 is done , with all this isolation and distancing, this hot tent would have been perfect if I could have found a spot for New Years eve. Your creativity is inspiring. With your enclosure and reflector had me thinking of Dakota pit fires, maybe it was an echo from the frankenshelters original life, lol. You have a great way of talking through the camera to your viewers, and it is very welcome during the quiet times.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Amen, lets hope for a calm 2021. Im really liking how this new set up has turned out. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Tyler

[@luckyx16]

And you say your not a bush crafter! This is the epitome of bush crafter. Thats is a compliment. Nice job! For the longest time, I have been trying to figure out a fire set up. My thoughts are to figure out a fire, that uses the least amount of wood and provides heat for the longest time. Embers count as long as the source provides enough heat. I know, I know what is enough heat? If using a super shelter, the point would me moot, as the fire would have to be so large the experiment would fail, because the heat would have to transfer through the plastic. A 6x6 shelter of average height. I would enjoy watching the video of your attempts.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and how I do things! I like the way you think. An open fire needs to be big. The point of heating with a fire is just that, heat not size. I believe being surrounded by reflective material is key. If you have time, look at this other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpuagaOhoc6topY

[@luckyx16]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 I remember that video! It is one of the videos that inspired my train of thought. I guess to be more clear, I am thinking rocket stove type set up, that would force someone to use way less wood and type of wood to get it to produce heat longer with much less wood and maintenance? Does that make sense?

[@mvoutdoors]

You have all the signs of a genius guy, this is a life time bomb proof shelter. Thank you sir .🙏🏻🏕

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@venturabushcraft5916]

Wish I could go camping with you Dave. Thanks for the show 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It wouldn't be boring! Thanks for watching brother

[@bobswoodlandadventures5722]

Awesome video as always Dave. That shelter looks cool. The tarp over the fire is a good idea. Stay safe and be well. Thanks for sharing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bob, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@marianfrances4959]

Thanks for taking us camping old uncle Dave! Always at your finest. 👍😉🇨🇦🌲🔥🌿

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Marian

[@lonewolf597]

The Franfenshelter is a success. I can't wait for the Dracula shelter!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Now I gotta come up with a set up for that

[@suefreivald7031]

I love the shape of the FrankenShelter and the amazing amount of space it provides! The mylar lined tarp over the fire and the front of the tent is brilliant. Thanks for the demo!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Sue, I'm glad you liked it. Im shocked at how roomy it turned out to be inside. Thanks for watching

[@virginiacopeland108]

Good use of the ole' crippled Dakota tent. Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it Clark