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[@elxever44abarca39]

"You don't have to be good...just good enough" 👍

[@bubsterjohnson7438]

I wish I heard that a long time ago lol

[@IchigoShinagami]

Isn't that what survival is about tbh? You don't have to be good at everything, just good enough to survive and then you can focus on getting better

[@elxever44abarca39]

@@IchigoShinagami exactly...

[@charlieben3672]

Quite encouraging. This is the best way to hear not feeling dumb about myself.

[@MatthewSweetUX]

Man, this is a good word

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

You didn't mention the touching the wood to your lips trick that I saw you do. Your lips, especially out in the wet and cold where your hands are numb, have way more receptors and it's way easier to tell how dry it is by just using your lips. Seems super weird, but totally works

[@ntombi105]

Yeah, people do this all the time. Women usually put clothes to their mouth to check if they're dry or not during the colder months here in South Africa. At least, that's what I grew up noticin.

[@theforce5191]

​@@ntombi105 women can put their lips on hard wood too.....

[@GenesisG70LaunchEdition]

@@theforce5191 💀

[@phuckyoutube5927]

Same time if its freezing and you need to tape something

[@moneyhafimek]

I think that trick is instinctive

[@HereForLaughsAndLearns]

“How to start a fire… step one, have a saw.”

[@howardchambers9679]

You don't need a saw, it just makes it easier. If you're stuck somewhere, and haven't at least taken a knife and your fire kit, you probably deserve hypothermia tbh.

[@DarthVader-yd9id]

​​@@howardchambers9679 the hell is wrong with you?

[@howardchambers9679]

@@DarthVader-yd9id I have no empathy for idiots

[@stansturdevant4306]

I have a folding tree trimming saw that gets through pieces like he showed in the video that cuts through pieces like he went through in seconds and it fits in an average backpack

[@johnrourke4363]

And a damn fine saw at that. A Boreal 21 I think

[@ScottGrow117]

This is how KZbin shorts should be done. Short, sweet, to the point, teaches a useful skill while demonstrating said skill. Very good!

[@creationlabsinc.189]

Teaches us hacks. Skill isn’t cool enough of a word anymore

[@btchard7409]

I always carry my handsaw in emergency situations. Right next to my emergency generator :)))

[@ronaldcatullus]

Remember, if you’re ever stranded alone in the woods while it’s raining, just take out your trusty hacksaw and survival knife

[@Dbl_OG_13]

Well I would say the hacksaw is essential. You could kick down the dead timber. You would have to be someone who always carries your survival knife tho. Glad I do lol

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

​@@Dbl_OG_13 same here,I am never without a knife and the means to male a fire. And I allways have a solid knife and so on,with me when out in a forrest. Large knife,small knife and saw. Often carry a axe or a tomahawk. Why would someone go innto a forrest without tools🤷🏼‍♂️many strange people out there.

[@BanilyaGorilya]

“You don’t have to be good..just good enough.” Words to start and end my day on.

[@DC-bx8ww]

I had an economics professor say to wrap up a lesson “ You don’t need to be the best at something, sometimes you just need to be the least worst.”

[@damienkun8786]

Don't be sorry. Be better.

[@brysonwood8356]

I took for granted that I grew up learning about such things. My feeble Southern country mind thought everyone knew how to survive in the wild. Then I moved away from home and saw that not everyone has such knowledge…

[@debrajol3585]

Yeppers.. I’d die so quickly 😂😂 but if I could get with someone who knew basic fire starting and sheltering.. I can skin a deer or anything else and cook outside like ya read about! It would take 2 or 3 of us to make one good survivalist 🤣

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

So I'll need to carry a limb saw, pocket knife and ferrel rod? Alrighty then.

[@Grabfma040508]

Exactly what I was thinking “ you are only good enough as your knife is good and sharp “.

[@Ace_of_Horns]

I'll definitely be adding this to my repertoire of skills I'll hopefully never have to use.

[@NaturallyGreasy]

Those are sometimes the best skills to have, take any defense martial art for example.

[@DerpASherpa117]

That Morakniv is an absolute workhorse for 20 bucks. Highly recommend

[@patrickrobinson2520]

Yes. I have the standard and wife got me the heavy duty later. Both 1095 carbon( I'm old school and love to force patina them myself) . I filed the spines to strike a Ferro and I really like them and many others I have. Moraknov is just plain awesome. The 511 basic got me started and then I went from there. So inexpensive I feel like I'm stealing when I buy one. 😂

[@Solis855]

Is that the name of the tool he's using?

[@DerpASherpa117]

@@Solis855 yup!

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! The other little secret left out, he was working with CEDAR. A great wood to start a fire in wet conditions.

[@d_kortman]

Are most cedar trees this thin or do they get pretty thick?

[@coreys7219]

@@d_kortman the ones on my property range from 7" to 11" on the trunk, larger branches about the size he used

[@Cale_Davison]

Cedar will form dense groves when young, leaving standing dead trees of the size in video They like wet soil, so swampland or shorelines is where I go to look. The old stumps are excellent Fatwood.

[@Dog_Lock]

Crucial information!! The wood you’re working with will have different properties, and many trees simply will not have enough flammable sap for this technique to work. Know ya trees

[@mikeguy9668]

Okmulgee here

[@CTJEEPGUY1973]

Perfect video to show why you need to keep your knife good and sharp. It can literally save your life

[@amyyoung2804]

Thank you for this information. Love that fire steel as well.

[@fifski]

'The inside should be dwhy' 😂 gotta love the aussies accent 😂

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

It's a lot of prepping and processing to get dry wood when it's raining. Like he said, you don't gotta be good, but you gotta be good enough, otherwise you could die if your life is on the line and you couldn't make a fire to keep warm and to boil water and cook food or even to dry out your wet clothes and gear. Dam that was a long sentence.

[@chrishayes3861]

Always carry a bag of fritos in your pack. Put your wet twigs and tinder in a pile on top of a couple fritos. Light the fritos and they will burn like fuel.

[@DaDaDo661]

Doritos too

[@SW-ii5gg]

​@@DaDaDo661 the list goes on and on.

[@vondahe]

I didn’t actually believe this was possible. Thank you!

[@Ej_Love]

This was such an efficient and concise video that I don’t think I’ll ever forget how to do this. Top notch!

[@YenCrew]

If you're in a survival state. Gather about a pocket size worth right away & keep it stored

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Another tip to make this work even better for you is to try to find dead standing cedar or pine because they contain flammable sap many dead standing pines will turn into what is known as fatwood if you don't know what that is look it up.

[@pamgoulette3145]

That was cedar that he was using.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

@@pamgoulette3145 I know but it wasn't fatwood cedar. That would lights like you have an accelerant on it because you do have an excellent on it.

[@faust167]

I knew everything you said already, but you did a great job of explaining and displaying the skill. GG, fire man.

[@creationlabsinc.189]

It’s actually called hack now…🤷‍♂️

[@LilChelle]

Am I the only one who noticed this is how they make those wooden Christmas trees ?

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

The only problem with that is if it's raining, the interior wood may be dry when you first cut into it but it will get soaked within seconds once you begin processing it. The ONLY way to start a fire IN THE RAIN is to first have a shelter, a roof or a tarp large enough to allow you to work beneath it to get that fire going. Without the shelter you will NOT have a fire.

[@zippitydoodah5693]

shhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! There are too many people here thinking this video was something novel, new, or a "hack" instead of a childhood skill known by Southern folks since single digit age. Just let nature take its course.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

@@zippitydoodah5693 - (spoken in whisper) you're right....what was I thinking? Gonna be some cold, wet rats this weekend....

[@missyjo2475]

I've been able to do this. The outer layer gets damp but the log doesn't get soaked in seconds. Grew up on a farm, both my sibs did boy scouts, and this knowledge isn't too far off from what I learned from both my siblings and life experiences. Dampness doesn't prevent fires, but being SOAKED does. Actually glad this video exists, it's actually good information.

[@jomansson5742]

I watched my friend in Australia who grew up with the First Nations people, when camping in the rain, pull a log out of the creek, and light it with a plastic bag from a loaf of bread. He got it going and kept it going, in the rain.

[@neralodinson5881]

false, i do train for survival situation and you can make a fire UNDER the rain, you then have to know how to PLACE the wood in a manner that some wood act as an umbrella while the small fire keep going under the top that eventually dry and burn. Birch bark is the best flammable material available then, it burn even when wet.

[@wearblackclothes]

It doesn't matter what direction I face the smoke's always blowing towards me

[@MerkhVision]

Yeah that’s a real thing, it’s due to how your body affects the air flow around the fire. I believe Sci Show did a video explaining that.

[@lupuscanis7523]

Trank you very much ! Here in Germany the time is rapidly coming when more and more people need this skills.

[@michelegolembiesky9161]

That’s sad to hear!!! 😔💕

[@melissafields3376]

I believe everyone should have survival skills! I learned so much from my grandma Hilda and my Daddy. Plus cub scouts! I know, I'm a female; but back in my youth there wasn't a girl scouts. But my brothers were cub scouts and my parents were Den leaders. I got to tag along!! My Grandma Hilda always said " plan for the worst and pray for the best." I still live by that today! And I'm nearly 60.

[@yazajag]

I have to add a hand saw to my holiday shopping list 🙃

[@riot_cats]

I saw a comment on a recent video, the guy said "Making this torch will be great, but step 1 is learning to start a fire in the rain" I'm not sure if that was this guy, but it's pretty cool 😂 It was a vid about making a tree sap and grass torch.

[@myravillanueva8602]

Guys, Just do not forget to bring those tools like set of hacksaw and a knife if you want to be lost in the forest. Most importantly, bring your fully charged cellphone for your videography! This will prove you learned from his instructional video

[@GunGuy258]

What kind of grown man doesn't carry a knife and a fire source with him every day? Serious question btw.

[@zippitydoodah5693]

@@GunGuy258 Left pocket: bic, SAK, 12' hanked paracord, keys. Right pocket: 4" folder pocket clipped, RovyVon E3 flashlight. Belt: Leatherman 300 Supertool Everyday. Everywhere. Always.

[@GunGuy258]

@@zippitydoodah5693 sweet carry.

[@zippitydoodah5693]

@@GunGuy258 Thank you. I've tried a lot of different EDC items over the years, but in my retirement years now, this is what I carry. There's always an extra mag in a horizontal Sticky mag holder on the back of my belt as well. I have task specific load-outs depending on my plan-of-the-day. But my EDC goes everywhere with me. I was in the Boy Scouts way back when they were a valuable program for young men and not a politically correct social org. Some of the scouting lessons stuck with me.

[@debrajol3585]

@@GunGuy258 right on. I’m a woman and I keep a few supplies in my purse.. well it’s a bag in my purse that I can grab easily and run if I need to. Basic items like you just said plus energy bars bc I’d die quickly.. gotta have something while I’m waiting on the rabbit 😅and a solar power bank to charge my phone lol 😂👌

[@papajeff5486]

Well done, man. This is precisely how I start a fire after DAYS, in the wettest, cold, slushy, deep snow. This works. I’ve done this to dry out my body, clothes and boots, with a small pocket knife and a small ferro rod (2 inches long, less than 1/4 inch diameter). I was able to find some birch bark, off a dead standing tree. Put it in my pocket, while hiking, saving for later fire. I’ve carried that tiny ferro rod, in my left front pants pocket, ever since, years. Haven’t gotten into that situation since that hike (not my smartest hike). I was able to get out of trouble and get home by doing what this man is teaching, a good skill to learn and practice. Kentucky

[@ScottWConvid19]

Something to note about dead wood: you're more likely to find the center wood dry IF there's no bark on the log. If bark is present, the wood will rot before it dries out, because the bark seals in water. Always look for dead standing wood or branches that does NOT have bark on it. This could save your life. Also, find or make a shelter to get the fire started in because if it's raining,, you're only going to expose that dry wood to water if you don't open it under some sort of shelter from the rain. 👍🏼

[@davelewis2335]

I was always taught to have little candles when I go out to the bush. That will burn soaked, and stop your fire from going out before it gets going.

[@Naut1188]

I had to do this last weekend when it snowed unexpectedly.

[@moderndaypoet2518]

People don't realize how important survival skill are...but they will soon 😏

[@moderndaypoet2518]

@Norberto Fontanez ARf ARf !!!

[@user-bc6ug7rj1g]

@Norberto Fontanez hey I thought it was good!

[@johnnygemisis4861]

We're going to need more than survival skills for what will soon be coming upon the Earth. The masses at large are not ready.

[@thekingoftheworld9553]

You say it like it's a good thing?

[@lovelore]

Yeah but in some situations hopefully just having guns is good enough

[@thomasgumersell9607]

Great short video on starting a fire in wet conditions. 💪🏻🙏🏻✨

[@Valstein0]

Tip for ferro rod: shave off some ferro particles onto your tinder before sparking.

[@ithinkimarealboy2402]

I was searching for a comment like this. Shave some off before striking and you'll have better luck.

[@THEDUDE912]

So wait you mean the outside is wet but the inside will be dry. This is a game changer.~

[@TedBairdShorts]

Yes 👍🔥

[@davidmc62]

This was a great video that you showed. This is one of the most important survival traits that everyone must know to survive in the wild. There are other ways to find tinder, but this is by far the best way for most areas in wet conditions. 👍

[@JCJustSayin]

Feather sticks! always a good technique.

[@nacholibre1962]

Too tip: If it’s still raining when you harvest your wood, process it into tinder and kindling under cover. Either under a tarp or even just under your coat. It could be the difference between a fire or no fire and therefore between survival or death!!

[@selenepickins4874]

See your comment is an example of what I love about the survival/camping/prepping &/or homesteading community. The video is fabulous but you had something to add to it. You did so in a respectful & positive way & your comment adds another layer of value to an already fabulous, informative video! tyvm for that. Peace & Blessings

[@pickledone9698]

If your wood is moist put it right in the middle and just go HARD. Got it 👍

[@joshuaespinoza534]

Brother. You just helped saved many people lives teaching this. May God bless you! Thank you

[@murraykeith4067]

Such great comfort to have such knowledge when the SHTF. Most grateful.

[@rjenkins4325]

As a life long woodsman and survivalist I sure hope you carry a rifle and pistol when out in the rough..Also, well done on the fire..All your excess wood that you are going to use on the fire, build a small shelter for the extra wood gathered during rainy days in the wilderness.

[@joejackson9295]

Very true.. It's been years since I last camped. I always thought of using a torch to keep wild animals away. Knowing they don't like fire. I could only carry a knife and bow as a child. Colorado mountains during the 80s.

[@therealzahyra]

We don't all live in the US

[@clarenceboddicker9360]

Do you have to hunt the trees?

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

​@@therealzahyra i can do the same. I live in Norway.

[@roselibaran]

Oiiii. Muito importante treinar tudo o que aprendemos no Escotismo.

[@Saffirance]

Thanks Ted!

[@rickcoona8368]

can confirm: THIS WORKS! it takes practice to become efficient but it will get a fire going in the Pacific Northwest

[@rikkatheconure2395]

This guy sounds like the turtle from finding Nemo

[@rcmarkee]

😂 bro I’m crying …when he said “Dry” thank you

[@jamesbyrne4494]

I was thinking bubbles from trailer park boys but now I hear crush “F-I-R-E Little duuuude”

[@debrajol3585]

Not a bad thing. He’s the coolest character in that movie. “Righteous righteous” 🌊 “and what brings you to the EAC this fine afternoon?”

[@rikkatheconure2395]

@@debrajol3585 who in there right mind would think that's a bad thing? lol

[@michaeldbhawker3556]

@@jamesbyrne4494 it does look like Nova Scotia bush

[@georgiaboy7674]

"Put it right in the middle and then just go hard" That's what she said.

[@Georgiahomeb0y]

When you're stranded, but remember this video and you realise you forgot the saw you take with you everywhere at home

[@papajeff5486]

The saw isn’t essential. One only needs to be able to break, split and feather the dead standing. I’ve done it without the saw…however, a little saw is a mighty fine tool. Smiling. Kentucky

[@howardchambers9679]

@@papajeff5486 you only need a little folding saw from Harbour Freight if you're just off on an occasional hike. No point in spending $150 on a top end saw you may not use more than a couple times.

[@dominicbenecasa7893]

@@howardchambers9679 Lowes has one online for $35 delivered to he store it’s top notch I keep it in my emergency bag made in Sweden.

[@sandyedwards2681]

Great advice! Love the demo. Thank you!!

[@Tarasyoutube]

I've seen fire and I've seen rain 🎶 🔥 ☔

[@cottonmouthasmr8713]

There's something so satisfying lighting a fire with flint and steel

[@davidhick4303]

Attention to detail is your best friend when making sure your fire starts.

[@sbhgrace3]

Thanks for posting, this is great

[@michaeltorres4777]

After watching thousands of examples of this technique demonstrated this provided something new! Stay Warm!

[@lbluebird342]

Your AWESOME!!!! I'm 71, only had 1 yr living in the country, was in 6th grade. I learned more survival skills in tht 1yr than my whole life. I child survive for awhile, it wud be tough cuz I'm old & disabled but I'm a fighter & don't believe in giving up. I hope your videos will do well because more people need to know this...just in case. God bless you & stay warm, dry & safe. Thank you for sharing this VALUABLE information!!!

[@Kali-King160]

Thank You Caption!!! Yu just saved someone life... if im ever in a situation where im in the woods in the rain and i need fire jus kno ill think of yu!!!!

[@Javi-tp7cm]

Bro! You straight saved lives with this! I know you saved mine!

[@annhill20111]

I ordered a pair of fire steel because of this video. Thank you for making this! These would come in so handy while camping!

[@HODLGENG]

If I ever need a fire in the woods and it just rained… you got me BRo!

[@missjae4033]

Brilliant video!! I must show the toddlers I work with this essential life skill asap. 🙌

[@MrFuzzleupagus]

Hey! It’s one of the ALONE winners! I absolutely love that show!

[@eponymous_graphics]

Skills ... survival skills ! This was fast and concise. Great information. Thumbs up.

[@soldierarc87]

Just rewatched you and your bro on Alone . I can't say how much you guys helped me get my relationship with my own brother kindled again.

[@TedBairdShorts]

Hey Keith. Love that. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it. I'm very glad to hear that. I have lots of awesome vids with my brother on my other channel if interested. Also, it's just called Ted Baird and had the expedition vids with talking etc. Have a great day

[@georgewest9998]

Thank you for showing this . God bless you!

[@storeman08033]

Thanks man! Really good tip

[@lilyflare2]

His accent makes me think of Crush from Finding Nemo. "And that's how you light a fire my dude."

[@joenathan7392]

Not a hack, just essential skills

[@andrewooi82]

If I've brought a saw I'll probably be bringing a gas burner.

[@derekbaker777]

I love and enjoy videos like this. I live in Maine and these types of survival tricks can come in real handy. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@jayhonrose5347]

Now this is the stuff we should be teaching in school real life skills .

[@JASQNT]

Superb, especially if carrying a wooden hacksaw to get to the dry wood 😂

[@jareds1661]

Fantastic tip

[@dominicbenecasa7893]

You made it look easy a testament to your skills.

[@joefunk76]

Excellent. I always wondered how to go about things in all those situations where: 1) All the trees around me were wet 2) I needed to start a fire 3) All I had on me at the moment was a saw

[@Mmm-xi7fx]

When you get lost in the woods, remember to bring your saw!!!

[@dognamedzeus4063]

Great video! Just watched your season on alone. Very well done.

[@TedBairdShorts]

Awesome! Appreciateit . I have a bunch of other adventures on my other Channel with my bro Channel named Ted Baird if interested. Talking and expedition videos

[@magicmike872]

The sound of burning wood in the forest relaxes me like the sound of a stream.

[@Jrixi]

"You don’t have to be good, just good enough." -My wife

[@LordMondegrene]

I love useful info that could save my life. Thanks.

[@lauragraves4342]

Thanks!!!

[@tammylynnlaws8824]

Loved the flint

[@Hereannow]

Great video! Thank you for sharing this 😉

[@AlbeeSoaring]

Great video. I just showed my wife and kids this method while out on a hike. Loved watching you and your brother on alone. I was so happy to see you guys win. I picked you guys to win from the 2nd episode.

[@EZ123EZ]

tell me youre sheltered without telling me youre sheltered

[@jacksonhodge4638]

I like the shaving thing you did. I always just use lighter pine.

[@patrickrobinson2520]

You did well. Nice video. No arrogance. I like your style.

[@lizapope2558]

Thanks man, great information!

[@cory6667]

One thing that will help emensly is fat wood. If there are pine trees, there will be fatwood. Very flammable and easy to find. Douglas fir can also have it as well as cedar. But pine has the most.

[@CL-lo3xr]

Thank you.

[@IndieGamerMonkey]

Dry wood sounds like a crackling fire when you break it too.

[@akromeo8376]

I subscribed this channel for these tips. Looks like I won't regret it Thanks for sharing these survival tips bro

[@amberfelber1121]

Good tip I love to be able to start fires in many different ways.

[@greenqueenbee1]

Very cool, no over the top stuff that looks impossible, simply beautiful man!

[@karensimmons1572]

Excellent share! Thank you!!!

[@pavel0900]

I’ll be sure to practice this technique next time I’m in the forest. Thanks

[@Solis855]

Thank u. Good job!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

One of the first things cub scouts learn up here 👍

[@Liz_678]

Great advice!