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[@lindapotter5750]

I 'm 73 and was poor as a field mouse. Like you said the only stove was in the living room. There were registers in the floor to let heat upstairs. The small windows slid back into the wall and in the winter we'd wake up to a little snow drift across the bed. We slept under feather ticks and they kept us nice and snug. My Dad sometimes wrapped a hot brick in a towel and put by our feet to warm up the bed so it was warm when we ran upstairs and leaped in. Dad always got up early and made his coffee and built the fire in the pot bellied stove. We walked a mile to the school bus through drifts up to our waist. We weren't allowed to wear pants but under our dresses. We took them off in the coat closet so they could dry. Seldom did we have snow days with no school. If the plows got through, so did we. All winter we brought huge chunks of wood and split them with a maul and wedge. I was about ten then. We had a wood furnace so needed lots of split wood. I love the woods in NY. I live in Statesville, NC now with no snow to speak of.. We ate a lot of what my Dad called jumping beef... I'm the youngest and have one sister left of six siblings. I'm trying to put together a bug out emergency bag. At 73 it takes a lot of common sense and figuring out what I'm capable of now, not ten years ago. So that's my story and I'm stickin to it!

[@last2nkow]

you asked about good childhood memories, so here is one of mine. im a brit, from one of the cities in the east of england, very urban. my family never really went camping or anything, until i was about 8 or 9 and my dad got this blue box of a caravet. it was this big van with a sliding door on the side and in the back were these two long padded benches to sit on that doubled as beds and dad got it into his head that we should drive as a family up to the Lake district. so imagine you are me, with my massive travel experience of going like 20 miles to the seaside a couple of times per holiday, and your dad comes home with this van with 2 beds in the back and says "hey everyone, hop in we are going on holiday!" and then exited we all hop in, me, my mum, my dad and my little sister and we hit the road. now, there are only 3 seats to sit in as well as the benches in the front so the baby sister and mum sat up front with Dad and i got the entire back of the van to myself. no seatbelt, just comfortable benches and a load of room to move around in and no one looking over me... now, i didnt really know where we were going, it usually takes up like 30 minutes to get ... anywhere. England is small and we never really left Norfolk, we never needed to. Except this time. it passes 30 minutes, and then an hour... we stopped off for beakfast at this crappy little caravan diner in a layby and i got something called a Gutburster delux. it was like 7 rashers of bacon and 2 eggs and a flat sausage meat square in a massive roll and i was in heaven. mum and dad were telling the worst jokes you ever heard, they were laughing at each other and my sister was running around at the edge of the field while i played some game or another, picking her up and spinning her around until i fell down and we would both shoot off utterly dizzy and laugh at each other as we couldnt run in a streight line... we got back in the Van and another hour went by and i got really worried we were lost and Dad told me how far we were going. the lake district is up north, near Scotland, about as far away from home as little me could imagine going, literally hundreds of miles further from home than id ever gone. it took up i think 7 hours and another meal at a Little Chef (a wide spread english restaurant franchise that is often situated near moterways) which was a real treat for us. and then we were there. the roads became these country backroads and we went into what i thought was offroad, but apparently they just make roads that small, you know? the hills rose up and fell and we found out way to the camp where we would be sleeping. we parked up and i helped my dad to set up a tent for him and mum and my sister and i was given the entire Caravet to myself to sleep in. i went off to explore the camp and found a little babbling brook, the locals called it "the Trickle" because it was so small, just a couple of feet across, just a little waterway running down through the camp from some of Britains few mountains. i was playing around it, jumping and leaping around it when i met my first crush. she was a proper tomboy, she pushed me into the Trickle and i dunked her in it and we spent the whole holiday daring each other to do stupid stuff, climb up rickety stuff, jump into the lake, you know, kids stuff. It was beautiful, the air was so fresh and i felt so free. for maybe the first time in my life i had room for me to be me. Her name was Helen and i wonder how she is sometimes. she wanted to be a fire fighter. i hope she is one. anyway, that is my good story from my childhood. Stay happy and from across the pond, thanks for making the Video

[@XJonAye]

Cool story, thanks for sharing. In such a small island country that’s been settled for 1000 plus years, I’m sure wild forest are hard to come by.

[@Lefty1970us]

Good story, sounds like a great trip. Cheers Mate

[@dionst.michael5818]

Oh sure, Helen. ALL the fella’s down at the firehouse know Helen but she’s no firefighter if ya know what I mean ;) 😂

[@golfnutinga1069]

It amazes me how you can create so much video carrying on as if we are all sitting there with you. Being able to do that as well as you do is a special gift to say the least. Love the vids. Strength and Honor.

[@philliploftisjr.9000]

This dude is legendary

[@debbiekopa1251]

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[@omygad00112]

@@philliploftisjr.9000 WA

[@alexanderweaver9182]

I love this video and it's the third time watching it. I fell in love with the woods and nature at the age of 10 growing up in Ohio. Dad was military and we lived in central Ohio near a creek and two rivers. I used to sneak off into the woods by myself with my scout pack, a mess kit and a Bota bag I used as my canteen. I took vegetables out of my Mom's garden , some eggs and bacon and put them in aluminum foil. Quite often I would swim in the creek or river, take a nap and hike back home. I never encountered any problems with animals or humans . Whenever I heard other people I would duck into nearby brush and hide, pretending I was an Indian scout or a soldier on a mission behind enemy lines. This video brings back all of those wonderful memories. That was great practice for me when I joined the military. Now in my 70's I still love getting out in the middle of God's creation , sit in a tree or on a mountain rock and thank Him for all the wonderful experiences He has provided for me and others who love nature. Thank you, Luke, for sharing these incredible adventures with us!

[@mccandless1]

Luke, the effort you put in to this stuff is nothing short of amazing. It's very much appreciated.

[@marinejarhead291]

I grew Up Country Poor like Beverly Hillbillies ..Lots of Great Memories when I was lil boy ..My Grandpa n Grandma used to take me camping ..learning how to build real fires n cooking on a Open Fire ..Teaching me How to hunt deer n Fish ..Miss those simple days ..I'm 47 yrs old now n have been camping my whole life ..I have just started watching some of your videos Luke ..I'm Really glad to see ppl doing Outdoor Survial Shows ..Can't wait to watch more of your Videos Luke ...God Bless Y'all

[@lotsoffish]

I really enjoy these "real bushcraft" overnight adventures Luke! Nobody is as honest about the effort it takes to build these sort of shelters than you. It IS a lot of work but it's "fun work"!

[@kevincrozier8625]

I used to do a lot of camping like this back when I was younger. My cousin, who lives in Oklahoma, and I used to "cowboy" camp all the time. No tents. Shelter just when we needed it. Slept on the ground next to the campfire. Had me some great times.

[@kke]

These older videos are super interesting and informational, I watch the new stuff too, but watching this old stuff kind of gives the new ones more credibility. They have become quite gear-reviewy, but that's also in the username, and gear reviews are good content too, especially unbiased ones.

[@Tylerthomasmiller84]

Hahahahah, "good quality often costs money." Great observation! I would wager that poor quality costs money too and often times more... eventually.

[@eddavis6744]

Talking about growing up poor. We did and never knew. I remember when we had no power for 2 weeks when back in the 80s my dad was layed off. We was camping. It's one time of my life that I would love to go back to. When hard times wasn't really hard for us kids. We never knew. Now I understand what my parents where going through. Respect brother this brought me back good memories!

[@CptnSavage]

I know you did this video 7 years ago [it's Nov 15, 2023 now] but since you asked about what suggestions I might have for your shelter, here are my thoughts. Build it closer to the ground, not so much room above which is dead space and wastes heat. The lower the roof/ceiling the less air you have to heat. But I have to say that is an excellent job of building and great resoning for why you chose that spot. Childhood memory.... Chopping down a tree in a national forest so I could build a dugout canoe over night and paddle around on the lake before we departed the next day. The last thing my father said to me before we got out of the car, was to leave the axe/hatchet in the car! oopps I LOVED this video Luke. I'd love to see more like this on bushcraft skills. Thank you. Strength and Honor

[@joeherndon6170]

Hi Luke, found your youtube a couple of months ago. Very helpful and interesting, even to a experienced military guy, i.e. LURP (long rage recon and SF) from 1969 to 1990. Now I backpack in extreme comfort, like a tent and sleeping bag. Here is an idea I have used in water collection as in this video. Line the dug dirt hole with stones. It will cut down the mud intrusion giving you more clear water quicker. Keep up the great work. I will be helping you financially soon. Joe

[@curlybill6]

Folgers makes a teabag style coffee. I keep a dozen box’s of it on hand at all times. After all, the best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup. Lol 😂

[@Eric-gi9kg]

I use a rich Starbucks blend and brew it the cowboy way (cowboy coffee). Boil water add coffee ...Wait for grounds to settle ...drink.

[@supertrucker200]

wrong the best part of waking up is that my wife didn't kill me in my sleep lol

[@GlitterPoolParty]

When I was growing up in northern minnesota, my parents bought 40 acres of undeveloped property to build our new house. We camped on the property the whole summer, so the first structure built was the outhouse. My Dad's brothers and friends all have builders talents and tools. We borrowed a caterpillar dozer to clear the area and dig into a hillside for our walkout basement house. We laid the foundational bricks and got the basement roof on, thin green fiberglass garage doors installed, and framed in the second story with plywood siding just as winter blew in. We 4 girls had bunkbeds set up in the garage and mom and dad put their bed up on the second story. We had a single barrel stove on the ground floor. Through the mn winter, we slept in the unheated garage under our blankets. Mom told up how they would find frost on their covers. Every morning the first one up would start the fire in the barrel stove so we could bathe and dress before the school bus came.

[@77sawsaw]

I’m disabled and I do camp but not as much as I would like to and this video is awesome I’m so serious as I watch tons of videos because I can’t get out and your the best I’ve ever seen ...you need a tv show because listening to you talk feels like your an old friend and honestly talking to me...thanks for all your work...

[@danielrinckey5935]

MAN, you put a BUNCH of editing work into this! and you got me the 2nd time XD

[@Obi-111]

Nice looking shelter! Definitely subscribed! By the way, the knifes english name is "Sharp Jaeger Knife". In Finnish, Terävä Jääkäri Puukko. "Terävä(Sharp)" is the knifes production lines name Varusteleka manufactures. The "DIY Wooden Cock" is sort of a joke that stem from Finnish military. When we are on the field doing military exercises and we set up a camp for the night, soldiers sleep in military tents, that hold up to 20 soldiers. The tent is used with a stove, that has to be kept warm all night (it gets quite chilly in here during the winter), so soldiers take shifts to keep the stove going. Its a really boring task to stay up alone, staring at the stove during your shift, so you need something to pass the time, thus carving the wooden cock. It has become a sort of tradition over the decades. Humor and consuming time combined I guess.. :D

[@Obi-111]

The military tents are also manufactured by Savotta, like that backpack! SA-20 is the model. For the question, what to see in the future, try out our traditional warmth source that goes back over hundred years, used by hunters and such; "Rakovalkea" gap fire. Build a lean-to and the rakovalkea in front of it. You sleep sideways to the fire and the lean-tos roofs innerside radiates the heat towards you.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

I had no idea about the tents made by Savotta! Thank you brother. By the way, what does rakovalkea mean? - Luke

[@Obi-111]

Savotta provides lots of the equipment we use in military, like sleeping pads, rucksacks, backpacks, tactical molle vests, molle pouches and so forth. Glad you asked! Rakovalkea comes from two words: "rako" means gap and "valkea" means fire. (Valkea's primary meaning in finnish is actually white, but in western finnish dialects and many old timers as well use it to mean fire.) Fun fact; Varusteleka contains two words as well. "Varuste" means accessory/piece of equipment and "leka" means a sledgehammer/maul.

[@CastawayHikes]

Having listened to the internet experts, I went out camping in February with my Polish milsurp wool blanket. It definitely is not enough to be comfortably warm in of itself. After a restless night I used my Speedy Stitcher to sew it into a sleep sack, that was a huge improvement. The next night I built an upside down long fire. I stacked logs in pairs 3 logs high, then drove green sapling stakes in the ground on the four sides to keep them from falling over. I then chopped a large amount of fatwood flakes on the crack between the top two logs and laid some smaller branches on top. It burned most of the night and I slept very warm. Great video Luke!

[@scottharrington1309]

I totally respect that you go out and try and share things with people that don't have a clue but some of the things that you have said really cracks me up! Like when you said that you can chop up the ground a little bit and you said that we can be pretty comfortable out there. I mean if you're not talking about a worm or black Beatle crawling in your ear. As a matter of fact they say that in our own beds at home that over 30 spiders actually crawl into our mouths while we sleep. So I'm wondering how many might have got into yours? So next time you go out what you should do is set up your phone and record yourself all night and then you will see what happened while you slept. Lol. But seriously, 99% of people today that say their real bushcrafters don't have a clue of what it really means. I'm 54 years old and when I was 7 years old my grandfather took me with him on one of his outings that people today say is bushcrafting and it wasn't nothing like what I see on KZbin. First of all we didn't take no food, water, or a tent. He took his case folder lock blade pocket knife and his Buck straight blade knife. He also took his Winchester 12 gauge shotgun and a fishing pole and a pocket full of tackle. He did cheat a little bit by stopping and getting a couple dozen night crawlers and oh, I forgot that he did bring his old Colman mantle lantern. We left on a thursday evening in August right before school started back up and we came back on Tuesday morning the following week. I was introduced to my first catfish dinner and trout. We hunted for our own food and I got to eat squirrel, rabbit and duck. And what amazed me even to this day is that he went through the motions of survival or bushcrafting and it was second nature to him. Like someone opening a cabinet or refrigerator and in 45 minutes their eating. Oh, I almost forgot that he did take an old Colman cooler full of Pabst blue ribbon beer with him too! So that's what I call old school bushcraft skills and he didn't have any of the fancy gadgets and marketing trinkets that you buy off Amazon every week to go out and say I'm a bushcraft expert.

[@Anton-wr2wl]

Why would anyone dislike?!?! I found this whole video very informative. Watched start to finish and enjoyed every second! Keep up the great work, brother! Hope to see more videos like this!

[@Anton-wr2wl]

Subscribed!

[@larrymccready6778]

Jerks

[@ChrisSlack]

They removed the like button, so it’s all good now

[@mikedeotis526]

I really appreciate you and the time and energy you put into making genuinely quality videos. Your well spoken and keep us all interested and watching more. The gear, the realness you possess about you, you don't appear fake. I think a good video would be a quality pack and everything youd need to survive a week in the wild would be great. An in depth video on tools and gear you'd recommend say a person was on a hike in the wild and got hurt or lost what to do to survive

[@jareddean3449]

Qlways 99

[@catnip...]

You do realise these are paying for him to have fun doing this! If he doesn't make them, he doesn't get paid! Not to mention all the stuff that's sent into to him free.

[@juliamontoya4153]

Hi Luke, i am an elder I use to camp a lot. I am really enjoying your bush crafting knowledge and skills. Thank you for sharing and happy adventures.

[@lindajohnson543]

You asked about childhood memories....I come from a family of three brothers and five sisters (including me). We had 50 acres to run and play on,like running through corn fields,etc. We played out side from morning till supper. We had chores to do after school. We had a big big garden and so much fun putting in all the food from it into the ground underneath the livingroom floor in the basement. My Mom canned and froze a lot too. We had a spring at the back of the farm coming up through gravel,and it was the coldest and best tasting water ever..never dried up. We had a creek back there we skated on...and also the fields when they froze over . That was so much fun on a big full moon night. I went to school from one to eight,in a one room school house. When it came to go to high school it was a very scary ordeal for me! So many teachers rooms kids buses!! I must tell you one more thing about the farm. There was an apple tree called the king apple. It had huge apples! If you know the black tin lunch pails my Dad carried for work,they would not fit inside one! They fit a sandwich very easily with room to spare....so you can kinda guess how big they were! Happy happy childhood,yes we were poor and first one up best dressed. Everybody dressed the same and there was no comparison to what was worn,because no you cared. Hope this was not too long and boring for you. If I could just go back for a day....great video and I love your childhood stories.❤️👍🌲🦉

[@aerouaen7483]

Luke is a pretty impressive person. The knowledge he readily shares and time he takes to make and share these videos is a major investment. Thank you for taking us all along on your journeys sir. Strength and Honor!

[@mdh2006]

Luke, your awesome!! Love your show. Its not just the content, your soul brings good feelings to everything. Thanks.

[@user-mq9co4tl1w]

The location of the shelter made me worry about water running down the hill into your shelter in a rain storm. The rock idea for sleeping was great! Put a reflector blanket (like mylar) behind you and the heat from the fire will come back to you behind you.

[@deborahphillips9034]

At my Grandaddy & Mamaking’s during winter she would wrap bricks & put them at our feet. Then pile so many quilts on us we couldn’t move. They had a swing at the end of the porch where there was a fig tree & we would swing back & grab a fig. Good ole memories!!

[@pockets264]

Great video! I always look forward to watching your videos and especially your overnight adventures. Keep up the great work, you've been an immense inspiration to me.

[@nashscan]

Luke, that was an amazing outdoor adventure. Every time I watch one of your videos, I try to take something from it and apply it to my outdoor life. And the challenge at the end to be strong and honorable always makes me think about if I am as strong and honorable as I can be. Thank you.

[@granmammy6889]

Hi Luke. My story is about living poor in the 70's. Our furnace went out and my dad couldn't afford to replace it, so we used the stove, and because we had a fireplace , he hoked up a wood stove. Upstairs and hallway leading to the steps, the bathroom and the other bedroom was blocked off, but we were allowed an electric heater for 10 minutes in our bedroom to get dressed for school, and in the bathroom for showers. It was 35-40° but we had plenty of blankets and a loving mom😊. So I do know what it's like being poor lol.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

This video is so relaxing to watch while I sharpen my knives, hatchets, just piddling the time away. This is the third time of viewing it. I read the story behind the knife and it is quite funny. Military members, no matter what nation, are pretty much the same when it comes to humor. OMG! I miss those days...LOL.

[@salliemorrill2671]

Congratulations Luke! That was great video as usual. Thank you for taking all of the time you took to film this and edit it down to this. This was so important to get out. You never know when these skills are going to be needed. Thank you.

[@FullSpectrumSurvival]

Thanks for taking us along my friend.

[@jeffreyedmudson8577]

Man I grew up building shelters in the woods with my cousin so much fun.. Thanks man

[@TheRealMensChannel]

Great episode long time subscriber.

[@TheRealMensChannel]

Hudson bay....sounds like the Louis & Clark company of old.

[@TheRealMensChannel]

I wish my little brother was still living. He rose to Explorer in Boy Scouts and would of loved the current bushcrafting videos. lol @ I wanted to see what hell was like...now that was funny! Chicken pot pies. Uh no. Ate those back in the late 60's. Can't stomach them anymore man.

[@pariscarlson2517]

The Real Mens Channel b

[@beartrackwoods4720]

Hi Luke! Basically you covered all the basics of camping/survival. Thank you for the video!!! Always love to watch your video!

[@bugoutbasics1070]

Totally awesome! Growing up I stayed at grandmother house. One Dearborn heater in the living room. Piled on quilts in the winter. I could barely move lol. Tile floor and going to the bathroom was a challenge. When it was freezing they would turn the well pump off and use gallon jugs to flush the toilet lol. Summer time open the windows and turn on the attic fan lol. The good ole days. Thanks really enjoyed this.

[@SeaCatFl]

Luke, Growing up we always had the Sash Weights from the old Windows. We warmed them up and took them to bed. I never got into the making of the Debris Shelters. (Yes I can do it.) There is a reason why I carry a Tarp. Tarps and Tents work wonders. Wool Blankets are a great thing. I have slept under/in them even in Snowy conditions. They are great. Ed

[@stevenvanrensburg2938]

Really nice video Luke, you've got great survival skills! Thanks for another awesome video.

[@Trekkingtrucker]

It's one of your older videos for sure! But... as someone getting into the sport, I found tremendous value is the time you took to show effort, seclusion, and resourcefulness. Enjoy and trust your unbiased reviews, but this hit different thanks, Luke.

[@Paul-bw6eo]

Grownup in Ireland ,1 fire in living room coal was the heat source.Hot water bottle in the bed,tons of quilts on top .The big treat was my gran making soup,my uncle ,being a butcher used to bring a cows head home that was trimmed clean.that with potatoes carrot turnip and broth ,amazing Now I live in Canada with my own family.Great memories! Love your show and ethics🇨🇦👍

[@Bluessoulful]

Great adventure! Thank you for that and gratings from Germany!

[@nicholasf3452]

You should try making all your own food for a camping trip bringing all the ingredients and other things necessary to make your meals

[@last2nkow]

nick f ooh, that's a great idea! he could show off cool equipment for setting up the fire and some recipes and general hikers food! I'd watch the heck out of that!

[@beerbbqdude7750]

I have said it time and time again. Your videos have me addicted. I can’t get enough. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I know there’s tons of newbies like myself that look on KZbin for the most informative and appealing videos. You have the knack for it. I will continue to follow you on all of your adventures and product reviews! I’d love to see a few videos of the whole family on these adventures if possible. Not to be a “Debby downer” but I didn’t have much of a family life growing up,so seeing how your wife and yourself have instilled the family values and hard work means a lot.

[@compendos]

OMG finaly ! I have been craving for this episode for so long :p ! thank you for all the hard work you put in it :)

[@brianborden8394]

I from Arkansas it all good. I love watching your videos good job

[@creyflan]

Luke - Have watched many episodes, enjoy the overnighters!! Let's see a multi-day snowstorm video this coming winter, your winter vids are the best!!

[@shaneneedles2118]

I love your "Bushcraft" camp site in that big manicured back yard! The way you have the trees and bushes cut in such perfect straight lines just adds to the authenticity.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

It takes a ton of work to keep everything from becoming overgrown on Lone Wolf because of the conditions here and the fact that we often get over 100" of rain a year, everything grows at an astonishing rate. Within 2 months it would be so thick you couldn't walk through it. - Luke

[@shaneneedles2118]

Oh, I see. My apologies! First time viewer ignorance. I'm guessing that place is your base of operations for your classes then? I'm an old Western Montana mountain man who has had the pleasure of learning and doing most of my survival stuff in actual survival and backwoods camping situations, so I sometimes get a little cantankerous when I see stuff on all these KZbin "Survival" shows that doesn't look right to me. You just keep doing what your doing and educating all them greenhorns out there, you have good info. Stay safe.

[@mystirose85]

Love the multiday and overnighters! Keep em coming Luke!

[@Steve_1999]

I got a Savage .22 rifle that looked exactly like that for my 12th birthday... It was bolt action with the little magazine..

[@iowagunguy659]

I'd like to see an urban stealth camp

[@crackpipejoe3508]

VISIT SEATTLE!!!!!!!

[@codycox2685]

My favorite part of bushcraft camp is always the morning. Coffee and an audiobook. Last time I even had a hawk perched nearby to enjoy.

[@hueyfreeman2478]

dude finally a solo adventure. no wives, no children. Just the lone wolf. 2 thumbs up

[@sharonmarks7192]

I'm a little surprised you didn't use some of the items from the last Battlbox to make your shelter. Your shelter looks nice and cozy. I might have built the wind break behind your back a little higher, though. How many acres do you own on Lone Wolf Mountain.

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Great video Luke! Loved the ending!

[@bobbyhampton7404]

Heck yeah!! overnight adventures are the best!!! keep them coming.

[@normanmallory2055]

I'm with you on the part of making my own cordage , i think not as i played with it one time, hours and hours to make a few yards of it... Now the fishing line is new for me , just never thought of using it before.. Makes sense..

[@MrStephen205]

what tree did you find the steel wool from? the iron beech?

[@deepsouthNZ]

he used a piece of 'scrub'

[@MountainMysticWV]

Hahaha

[@williambranham6249]

@numpty: there is an ironwood tree for sure.

[@Hajmeddig123]

Hey luke. U promissed a gathered end hammock overnigter. Is it still on the radar or is kt not possible. Love your vids man! Always so positiv

[@amywill9185]

Hey your childhood memories are golden! I admire you taking it all with a sense of humor. We had a true luddite for a mom and a dad who loved camping and didn't make much money. During the gas shortages of the 70s we had a fireplace. We all slept in front of it. Mom blocked off the dining room and ghe door at the top of the stairs was closed. If we wanted to go to bed it was freezing! Eventually bed won. My dad ever so gracefully told us to get under the sheets with nothing on and ouf body heat would work better than anything. He was right! There was only a few days of that and things levelled off. It was an adventure for sure. My dad wasn't engaged with us often. So it was nice to get his wisdom and caring To this day I can build a fire(better than most male friends). Save a mint on my heating bill and make it in the woods if I had to.

[@malcolmlittle9908]

My #1 tool for bushcraft is, believe it or not, a rug pad. I use it to mark my camp, or as my lean-to floor covering. If I don't use it, it becomes my pillow. I've also used it as a blanket. Folded in half, it was quite warm. Mine is a 14'X17'. And can be folded to the size that I need. Most of them come in a thick plastic bag. Mine came in a zip lock bag.

[@eubanksdean]

Maybe like a simulation, i.e. Car problems in the middle of nowhere, or like simulated injury i.e. Broke arm, and having to do stuff one handed...I don't know something crazy lol.

[@itisjambo]

Only thing to make better would be BUILD UP THE WINDSCREEN.

[@snakemonkey555]

Great video Luke! As far as the shelter, I wouldn't have made it as high as you did. Thanks for taking us along!

[@waltermajeske6726]

I enjoy trips you have with your wife, Susan! She is a remarkable soul, intuitive, intelligent, and down to earth; ready to dig into an adventure. Her, back-and-forths with you make show how close the two of you are.

[@danielawson]

I want to see a battle box overnight. Bring what they have provided and that's it.

[@affalaffaa]

Luke' impression of the owl, 11:25, needs a bit of work

[@illmanrabble]

yes!! it's finally here. just watched it. you sir, have outdone yourself.

[@brianmayo2209]

Thank you Luke. You definitely make informative and, for me, motivational videos.

[@sharkahh4600]

I wanna see a video for 1 night where you only can have 5 items

[@tonimaurizi5992]

Real bushcraft? Watch Carlisle 195 or Joe Robinet. That’s real bushcraft. They build, sleep in the ground.

[@rasbagna]

Luke, thanks so very much for bringing us along on your camping trips and adventures. I like watching camping videos on KZbin and you are my favorite, your so engaging. You have such a talent to wrap us into your adventure. Thanks again and will be waiting to enjoy another of your great videos.

[@justjoe2881]

Thank you, really enjoy all your videos. I'm mostly a car camper with my boys, but watching your vids makes me want to expand my options. Great Job!

[@billybumpus1]

1) Don't build a shelter on a trail. 2) Don't build your shelter where water will run off the hill next to you in your camp 3) Double "A" frame in the woods, with top opening so you can build small heating fire in shelter. 4) Build a raised bed to stay off the ground.

[@g.russell4140]

You're talkin' shit to somebody who is talkin' shit. That makes your comment a double shit dip.

[@donbrink1954]

I wasn't going to say anything but "my thoughts exactly." Remember, what we present on here people will emulate. Think things through and know your subject.

[@fayebooth1920]

You can put the shelter on the trail if you own the land the trail is on.

[@AustinHay-zw4nn]

Hey you should go whatch joerobinetbushcraft you could learn a few thing from him

[@marcuspino5239]

beat_boxer123 boxer123 I follow him it’s to bad. He doesn’t take care of himself Luke in my opinion is great I’m a life scout he knows his shit

[@suzyp78]

Hey Luke Love watching you and your lovely wife’s videos ...keep them coming x

[@sticktoyourdrums8177]

Just a helpful tip with putting container on an open fire. Coat the bottom half in dish detergent and it won’t permanently char the outside. Boyscout trick.

[@MamaKat3037]

Luke! I love your channel! I discovered it just recently during a winter cold snap when all I wanted to do watch binge watch some tv. I had to chuckle during this video when you mentioned your trip thru Arkansas and how hot is was. Well, we left coastal California (where a 'hot' day was 70) and moved to Arkansas. Hot? Yes it gets hot! If you look up the record high temperature for AR, you'll see it was 120 in Ozark, AR. Guess where we moved to? Actually took me a couple of years to adjust to the high temps and humidity. Now, after 25 years I'm use to it. I have personally seen the thermometer hit 117º. Fortunately, we are at a higher elevation than the 'in town' folks. Up here the temps can often be 10 degrees cooler than in town. Funny, as I write this, we are kinda trapped in our house....the melting snow and ice has left us with a muddy mess. Hubby got the tractor stuck in the mud twice trying to fix our road and my brother got his truck stuck just yesterday. Oh well, being retired has its perks, we don't HAVE TO go anywhere. I'll just enjoy some more of your videos! Favorite childhood memory.... Growing up, our old house in California had a fireplace and that was the main heat. We'd wake up in the mornings and we could see our breath, it was so cold. Mum would fill up empty bleach bottles with hot water and put them in our beds at night, sometimes we'd cuddle up to them, like you with your campfire rocks. In the morning, she'd bring a portable heater into the bedroom and we would get dressed around the heater then hurry downstairs to the fireplace in the livingroom. I still remember her saying, If you're still cold, put a sweater on! The best mornings were when Mum got up early to bake bread. She'd make 14 loaves at a time for our family of 6 and stick the extra in the freezer. Waking up to the aroma of fresh baked bread was wonderful. Having a hot buttered slice with some hot tea or cocoa was heaven.

[@johnroberts7924]

Very entertaining, educational, informative, and of course relaxing! Thanks so much Luke ...Strength and Honor.

[@deborahphillips9034]

Love the shelter. Plenty big enough & it’s so nice to see you doing something different. More than 1 night. Yea!!!

[@jdcpac]

I so very much enjoy your camping and bush-craft videos. The shelter was fantastic the innovation was great. I have just recently found your channel and have been binge watching when I am on the road staying in motels. I have also gotten my grandsons to watching your videos. I told them if they would watch and learn that we would do some winter camping. The first few times will be in the front yard of our cabin at the lake where if things go wrong we have a backup. Thank You.

[@sandramcarthur1866]

A percolator like a cuban coffee maker serves 2 purposes,....coffee and used coffee grounds are a natural pest control for creepy crawlies and slitheries for garden & home then gardenia or geranium (one of those keeps the rest 2 & 4 leg - ed out ( birds, rabbits, deer) learned in South America etc. Makes real tasty coffee too!

[@lordexo5051]

Luke you are by far my favorite you tube gear reviewer and camper, Keep those videos coming.

[@2323buster]

Oh my gosh! Loved the Arrested Development joke! That dang cornballer! That show was excellent.

[@user-sz8ut6bh2r]

Hey :-) we like your stories. Don`t you ever stop cracking jokes. A good laugh is rare these days.

[@nman2008]

Just found your channel recently and love it! A couple ideas for fun adventures would be: an overnight mountain bike trip, canoe/kayak trip, or a snowshoe trip if you get enough snow. Thanks for your great videos!

[@bernardweaver2416]

If you want good coffee while enjoying the woods, consider bringing ground coffee, coffee filters, and some twine. Although truth be told I usually just end up drinking cowboy coffee, because I don't mind drinking a few coffee grounds. As always another great video.

[@missingremote4388]

Views have hit 500 thousand on KZbin Congratulations 🎊 💐

[@preppinglife624]

I originally watched this a few years ago. Definitely worth the rewatch!

[@jillmondt5398]

I need a four-walled shelter. Could I set one up in a short amount of time? No, and that scares me.😱 Having a shelter with so much exposure, such as this one here, would leave me feeling out in the open…feeling spooked. Watching these videos, especially Luke’s and a couple others, have clued me in on how poorly prepped I really was. Basically, I got clued in on what I didn’t know I didn’t know. For that, I thank you Luke. You are doing a good thing helping people with your videos. 🙏🏼

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

I love it..."that's good enough...doesn't have to be perfect" You, Sir, are My kind of Bushcrafter.

[@mariehammond934]

I have learned so much from you Luke. Thankyou! Incredible!!

[@todddinezza3921]

Hi Luke, Just watched this Bushcraft camping video again and wanted to Say " Thank You " for sharing it with all of us. As always, excellent camera work on the surrounding scenery too!

[@maineiacts]

LAMO!!! Ark Diner comment! Yes! There are many times here,in S.W. IOWA that it can get like this! I am from northern New England,and I surely miss the cool days,and nights! But! With Climate fluctuations,lately,the East Coast is really going thru some odd weather challenges!!!! I follow your videos ( AWESOME) quite often,and will even not watch for a time,for the purpose of savoring them like fine wine,and chocolates! Thats how much I so enjoy your videos!! I w as always an outdoor gal when I lived in N.H.,and graduated in Down East Maine....so now that I am in my early 60's ( dont really feel like that,but sometimes my body plays tricks on me!) I still plan on getting out and practising the cool new tips I see all over Y/T Bushcraft/,Camping vids.... So,,I have to admit,I really do learn some easier tech tips from you youngsters,but!, plezse continue the tradtional ways,because thery are still credible and handy,which,I notice you practice. You folks are oje of my favorite channels to watch..and one of these days,sooj,i will become a Pstreon....sometimes,o.k.,most times,we can hardly afford to keep paying for internet,but,if we didnt have Y/T,dont know what we would co..most t.v. and streaming sooo BORING! ( Right?!) If my hubby was more into camping/,glamping,hiking etc,,thats shat we would do ,,but we are both disabled from working long andtoiling hours in a local factory,( that sadly is moxtly kaput!,and apprecizte your comment about Made In America,and things not made here as before ( greedy corporate entities) that I just wznt you to know how much you inspire me with your encouraging sords on just getting out,start a little at time. And Just DO IT!! Love You Kids!!! Be Safe,and Happy Trials!!! Sure I will chat you up agsin! I am amazed athow muvh the Apps are quite similer to N.H. Wht. Mtns in geology!! Hooe you can manage a trip to N.H.,Maine,and Vt. soon..It IS SO BEAUTIFUL!! Check out Acadia NP, and Wextdrn Maine/ N.E..N.H.!💞💞💞

[@rudyo8409]

Fantastic adventure" Thank you for sharing, and a lot of good tip's to boot.

[@charleschrismon9482]

Yep I remember that. My papaw would be up at 4am to start the tin stove in the living room before we all got up at 5am to start the day. I actually, fondly, remember those days though i do remember how cold it was in the other rooms. The living room was the only one that got heat. :) The cold didn't really last long though once we got to doing our chores which included feeding the animals cutting wood and working the garden.

[@rhhowden1]

Great video Luke, I can't wait to try a similar shelter. Keep up the good work.

[@sticktoyourdrums8177]

I’m a huge fan of these types of videos. I love the showing of time. Survivorman tries, but with a time constraint, it’s hard to get the concept of how long it really takes. I’m in the process of become an OA member, so preparing myself for what’s to come.

[@ryanhouck7387]

Awesome video. Wolf mountain is around 3 hours from my town. I love it here and love the videos. I'm planning a bush crafting trip on my farm around January or February when it gets really cold. Want to test my abilities in cold weather. Great videos and lessons! Real bushcraft skills instead of the fake camera crews and bullcrap. Keep up the good work man!

[@ovrlxnd]

Like you, growing up we were poor but happy. Mom and Dad's house had an oil furnace and good heat, but there was also a wood stove in the living room. Stoking up a big fire in it and sleeping on the couch, especially with the Christmas tree up, was one of my most favorite things.

[@lindamiller7731]

I enjoy all your videos I like to hear you talk and tell us about everything you are never boring.