Tipi Living -from October

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[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I always used what is called the "Squaw Fire" in my Tipi. Three sticks pointed at each other over a divot in the ground center. Just the ends burn and almost completely smokeless. The flame is easy to manage by nudging sticks in closer as they burn. Almost a constant heat. Great video

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

It seems that would use a bed of coals under it?

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

@@OverOnTheWildSide initially, but as the ends burn and drop it kind self feeds itself. I used to make a fire outside then bring a shovel of coals in and drop in hole. Try it out.

[@kevendrover2442]

Its your life and you are living it yourself not like us KZbin viewers trying to live vigorously through guys like you. Stay safe from newfoundland and labrador Canada.

[@A1Z2A3able]

Read !'The Tipi Book', Tipi must have a liner, raised outer cover few inches, adjustable smoke flaps, covered trench or buried pipe brings air to fire if you lower outer cover and seal for cold, without a liner it's a pointed tent...I admire what you are doing

[@A1Z2A3able]

All these things enhance warmth, hotter fires and can be comfortable living n very cold temps...

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

I practice the historic way. That book has been proven to not be the way the Indians that used tipis, did it. There’s lots of early images of tipis without liners and pulled right down to the ground.

[@billymaxwell3446]

@@OverOnTheWildSide vent from the door!

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

@@billymaxwell3446 yeah, this video is from before I heard you saying that, so I wasn’t very sure the door was adequate yet.

[@peterott9162]

It's so awesome that you're posting again Richard!!! I absolutely love the simplicity that you're striving for and congratulations on getting closer to it. I can't wait to see your homemade clothing when you start making it, that's going to be really cool. Keep warm and stay safe buddy.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thanks Peter!

[@peterott9162]

@@OverOnTheWildSide you're very welcome buddy!!🤠

[@brushbum7508]

Glad I caught this quick. TAKE CARE..

[@anandrew6641]

Looking forward to more updates, especially how you camp/live through winter. I enjoy your videos!

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thanks, I hope to have one out about my cabin late today.

[@honorableoutfitters]

That is great insight on the combustibility of the woods you use. Stay safe and warm brother!

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thank you sir

[@harryanderson6691]

Really enjoy all your life experiments, becoming one with nature.....thx.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thanks Harry

[@robertbooth3699]

Try separating a gap in the bricks in the lowest teir. Get some airflow right down at the base of the fire; that'll help with smoke control. A liner around the inside of the tipi, about chest high, will also create a flow of air, making your tipi a more efficient chimney and keep drafts to a minimum. Have fun!

[@L.I.B.]

great tip on the smoke. Thanks

[@seewaage]

I agree with you on down. It's the best.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Totally

[@seewaage]

@@OverOnTheWildSide I like thin down comforters b/c even in the coldest weather (Colorado high country 9000 feet) thick down is so hot I can't bear it. haha

[@seewaage]

@@OverOnTheWildSide You'd look totally iconic if you wore a Clint Eastwood poncho. Maybe not period correct but totally awesome.

[@michellefury12345]

So good to see you!! Hug the horses and doggos from me lol keep warm n safe🤍

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thanks, I’ll do that haha

[@tattooninja]

Why don't you like cooking on a wood stove? I'd sure like a good stove, but maybe I should just make a brick fireplace in a dugout. Outdoor living is the best!

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

The problems with wood stoves for cooking is mainly that the cooking surface is so high above the fire. It took me a while to realize it but for instance, to cook popcorn I’d have to open the windows and door to my place, then get the fire going really hot. So it takes a lot of fuel. But cooking right over a fire takes just a handful or a few of sticks. For long-term boiling a wood stove is fine if you’re running it anyway.

[@cxmbs]

Inspiring brother thank you for sharing the journey

[@jimoneill7657]

Cottonwood, Willow and Aspen all three gopher wood meaning put a piece in and gopher another, They burn fast and hot.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Yeah they’re good for cooking on but tough for relaxing by.

[@PYE172]

yes i got a 16 ft tipi .i think it good too get away from this mad mad world. .and too get lost in the wild

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

It’s very good, I can only stand being back in society for so long.

[@chadwright7614]

Been thinking of giving vanlife a try . I like the tp idea. Goats will eat anything

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

A van is nice because you can go and stay in the wilderness, and then the beach, etc. Do you have your own property?

[@middleway1885]

Thanks for the deets!

[@canastasiou68]

Really enjoying your journey bro,good to see your doing well. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thank you

[@berniegarland1679]

Another top day,glad your pack

[@WaitingWolf-jc9li]

Thanks

[@coalacorey]

very nice!

[@utsandstone]

This last year I started to tent camp. I live in my trailer. Studying fire cans I realized that the principle is to have air drawn from below so I found the Adjusta Grill. I have it about 18in. from the ground and light the fire on top of it. The heat radiates directly on me as I sit. The best part is that it makes for a smokeless fire! Too cook have taller staked rig for hanging pots and pans.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

I looked up Adjusta Grill on KZbin and only found a counter top, electric kind. Where can I see what you’re talking about?

[@ramblingrootscamp]

Great video, im glad i found your channel

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thank you

[@Lngshirt]

Keep the outside cover off the ground and an inside liner sealed tight to the ground. It draws the smoke up to the open flaps. In the winter, a parcel liner over the wall liner ( ozan ) to retain the heat in the back of the tent. Set the tempi with a sloop to the back. Build your fire over the top opening. It gives you ample living space in the back. That way, you don't have the fire so close as to set your bedding on fire. If you are serious about long-term living, invest in a two-inch pipe (it only has to be metal in the last two feet) buried underground to the outside from the fire pit. Lastly, in the bitter cold, some old wool blankets as a double layer to the liner and ozan will make a huge difference in the retention and radiation of heat.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thanks for the info

[@user-gy9xn7sv4v]

​@@OverOnTheWildSideif that stream has fish all u need is a flyrod and u good

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

@@user-gy9xn7sv4v I wish it had more, there’s a few pan sized I’ve heard, but I haven’t got one yet.

[@ArizonaTraditionalOutfitters]

Keep up the good work amigo!

[@Mr.Autodelete]

Pretty sure Les Stroud and his wife lived in a teepee for a 1-3 years in British Columbia

[@slippry71]

Good job brother

[@davidevans7992]

lookin good amigo! linda and dave cook over open flames too. often use pie irons. since they enclose the food, the heat source is irrelevant . food cooks up fast, and they put out individual serving sizes.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thanks Dave! I like seeing how you and Linda live. Those pie irons sound like a real good way to go.

[@Ouachita.Mule.School]

Living right

[@LoneWolf051]

careful boiling water or acidic based things in cast iron, it'll ruin the seasoning

[@stadtbekanntertunichtgut]

Your Tipi looks cozy! Do you live year round in tents, trailers etc. or do you have a house or an appartment somewhere?

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Yes year round, I’ve been at it since 2017. I had a house in 2017 that I stayed in off and on and sold it in 2018.

[@RobCardIV]

🏴‍☠🏴‍☠

[@elaineshoemaker8229]

Wish I was next to you !

[@mr.mojorisin9999]

Covid from the fire 🤣👍

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

😂

[@123Homefree]

Why do you think it seems every rewilder places less emphasis on their diet than dress and mobility if “we are what we eat”?

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Good question, is that based off something I said? I’ve simplified my diet and it’s pretty healthy for the most part.

[@aaronwhitefoot]

Damn Goats! lol

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

😂

[@sandygap1]

In all respect, Cottonwood is the absolute last fuel wood I would use in the western mountain country.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

You should watch my video on 11 reasons to love Cottonwood.

[@billymaxwell3446]

@@OverOnTheWildSide amen on cottonwood. Same BTU as pine. Most don't know how to split it.

[@BizMorning]

Your smoke should go up and out the top of Tee Pee

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

That’s the idea

[@123Homefree]

Brother this is the exact wildfire risk i was commenting about last time i watched a video, why risk and promote others to risk becoming wilffire risks by cooking by open fire all summer ?! Nowadays we have rocket stoves, double combustion stickburners, solar evacuated tube ovens, etc for safer and more efficient options to use?

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

I often mention how great Cottonwood is because it burns hot and doesn’t throw sparks. For myself it’s not much of a risk and I can cook on just a handful of sticks each day during the summer. I don’t use fire when I’m up camping if it’s not safe or if there’s a burn ban. A couple of the options you mentioned are interesting though, particularly the double combustion stick burners. I’ve seen your solar oven and that could be very useful and I love that it doesn’t use anything besides the sun.

[@thecraftycrusader3185]

Is there a name for that style of flat brim hat?

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Not that I know of.

[@thecraftycrusader3185]

@@OverOnTheWildSide what brand do it be?

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

@@thecraftycrusader3185 this one’s a Stetson. I reshaped it which is pretty easy to do.

[@Lemonarmpits]

My back hurts just watching you sit on that bed

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

😂

[@mariusrusu8261]

🖐️🤠🇹🇩☀️

[@Luke_explores]

What size is your tipi in feet?

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

That one is 14’

[@Luke_explores]

@@OverOnTheWildSide nice. I’m looking for one similar for me and it dog to live in around the uk full-time. How long would you say it takes you to put it up?

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

That would be cool. The first time setting it up takes longer naturally and if you include the liner it could easily take four or five hours. I think if it goes fast it can be done in two or three.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

I’ve also stayed in my 10 foot TP, it’s the one from videos a year ago and I felt I had plenty of room for myself and one dog.

[@Luke_explores]

@@OverOnTheWildSide cool cheers loving your videos 👍🏻

[@BenjaminCurry444]

fascinating… how do you get covid from a fire?!?!

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

It was probably a joke…