Desert Survival-How to Survive in the Sonoran Desert- Part 2

[@9Heg6]

give this man a netflix series

[@joaquinalvarez201]

Lol this dude isn't teaching us how to SURVIVE in the desert he's teaching us how to LIVE in the desert.

[@RickDaprick469]

IF U CAN LIVE IN IT,U'LL SURVIVE!!!

[@rydogg6568]

Oldies But Goodies lol

[@wintersart8397]

I want to live in the desert so...

[@hunterhollingsworth9058]

even with ac, it sucks

[@brownhippy]

he showed us how to be a baller in the desert. all thats missing is one hot cave bitch feeding him desert berrys

[@mickc4672]

just makes me realize how smart humans are and how these fragile, no claw no sharp teeth no tough skin creatures came to take over the world. with intelligence.

[@marko7552]

r u an ailen

[@cyrusvanbeethoven4626]

Weapon = Sharp mind.

[@Guts-the-Berserker]

We have Canines and the masseter is the strongest muscle in the body.

[@stormytrails]

Yeah, I wish I saw what you see. I see humans as stupid and dull and not survival oriented! You bet we are fragile because we live coddled lives!

[@smakyakproductions4466]

No, we took over the world with language. If we didn’t have language, the Neanderthals would be ruling the world.

[@jsavellano2]

cave, water, fire, clay pottery, rope, meat, fruit, veg, basket, sandals: sweeeeeet!!!

[@richardpalmer7435]

dont forget that cantene

[@brownhippy]

would like to see him create floss, toothbrush and mouthwash

[@kikisekscotermann5332]

and automobile

[@thomasmartinscott]

+brownhippy : I want to see him weave a bicycle, and ride it home. I don't doubt he could! lol

[@Darkmule01]

@@brownhippy , lol funny shit...but yeah...that'd be cool too lol

[@sebastiansotto7632]

Humble and full of survival knowledge. 10/10

[@billrogan9350]

After all that I've learned watching Tom in the desert, I am pretty confident I could survive....for 20-minutes.

[@Ceagon]

I love finding someone underrated like this on KZbin, not demanding i SMASH THE LIKE BUTTON AND RING THAT BELL BROS. quality content, entertaining without drama, spot on stuff. keep making this stuff!

[@emperorpalpatine4681]

This guy should have his own network show

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

That was damn well done! I live in Tucson and spend a lot of time in the desert; you picked an excellent shelter-- I've been in small caves in this area that were used by generations of the locals way, way back as hunting shelters, and their fire-rings were still there. Congrats on finding as much food as you did; another very good source early in the year are yucca flowers if you can find them-- they're good raw as well as stewed or added to meat. Also, a *really* good canteen to use in a pinch is a Saguaro cactus "boot", the hollow that forms in the plant when a bird or rodent chews it out to build their home in. The plant grows a layer of scar-tissue around the hole that's like a thick lining of bark, mostly waterproof-- when a saguaro dies, you can usually find several boots among its skeleton. Some of them can get as much as several feet long.

[@jaydoesanything7652]

YsabetJustYsabet ah Tucson, the stupidest city in America.

[@stormytrails]

Do Saguaro cactus have oxalic acid in their live interior?

[@snowboarder12653]

You are the Michael Jordan of survival, dude. Absolutely incredible.

[@mitch60mccoy]

Amazing. I've been consuming a lot of survival and build type of content. This, by far, has been the most amazing one I've seen. Absolutely loved it. Walks in with no shoes, a pair of shorts, a t-shirt and a shirt and proceeds to thrive and create. Just crazy and wonderful. Inspiring.

[@stevensonstevens6791]

I really like this guy. He's the real deal. No unnecessary showmanship that has no place in survival. Just the basics.

[@noguyamax4400]

Dude, sometimes this guy reminds me how much we take for granted the life we live in.

[@flowstate6769]

I just pre-ordered the Yucca Retro 11's. Can't wait for all my haters to BURN!

[@TAOutdoors]

Whaat?! I thought I was going to have to wait ages until part 2!!!

[@CoryResilient]

yo

[@bq7227]

First time viewer. Absolutely amazing.

[@christopherpoole3585]

Excellent Video Tom, I'm in the twilight of my life so it's too late for me try it out. Having said that, it's given me so much pleasure to walk along with you. Keep going , thank you & keep going. Chris fro the UK.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Thank you Chris, glad you are able to tag along! --tom

[@RickDaprick469]

NEVER 2 OLD,THATS WHAT KEEPS ME YOUNG,60 YRS YOUNG& STILL GOING ON LIKE 18!!!

[@gdfggggg]

You’re only as old as the women you feel. Keep going soldier!

[@briseboy]

No it isn't your twilight [not to mention that dawn and dusk are best in the deserts] I knew a guy who was 102-106. You can still enjoy the magnificent solitude of deserts at any time of life!

[@Mad_AL]

If you have haven't lit a friction fire, you haven't lived.

[@ulfcarlfinnes2820]

So great that you show that men can make what you need in nature and without fancy expensive tools. You can also make furniture and small cabins with simple means. You must first map local resources before planning what to do. But knowledge is also important, so you know what can be used and how to use it. This also applies to food resources and catches and fishing methods, as well as water resources. Trancelated from Norwegian by Google.

[@survivalbeast97]

This dude is a legend. My favorite survival expert by far, puts Bear Grills and Les Stroud to shame.

[@dmorgan0628]

I live out here in Phoenix and this has inspired me a lot to go out and explore my back yard. Thank you sir!!

[@robingood62]

Wow, I am really impresed of all the useful things you coud make in the desert. This is for sure one of the best videos about desert survival I have ever seen!

[@usmh]

The pottery was just SO satisfying. Pure art.

[@Volound]

cant get enough of these practical survival videos.

[@Darkmule01]

Ok I have to comment again after seeing most of your comments. You sir are an excellent survivalist teacher. Things I personally never knew and I have an abundance of experience myself. My issue is I OVER-think things. You keep it simple and honest. Exactly what we need to learn. ty again

[@powrulez2322]

Everyone who lives in Arizona should watch both parts of this video. Incredibly useful information if I ever found myself in a lone survival type situation.

[@nathanielnelson5551]

This is the best survival video I ever seen. I grew up in Tucson. I could not stop watching. Awesome. I'm glad I watched.

[@rustynails113]

I am impressed with your knowledge and skills.

[@jacefelton1]

no gadgets, no gimmicks. really well done. Not sure how someone could not like this video!

[@johnsonbarnaby4878]

7:20 Anyone else on the edge of their seats as they watch the bug crawling towards him in time lapse?

[@lurchie]

I've watched a lot of "survival skills" videos and this is one of my favorites. You demonstrate some really useful and easy skills. Thank you!

[@joelyarru195]

dude u are soooooooooooooo creative

[@rumysuniverse6451]

After you were gone, someone found your pottery in the desert and thought it was some ancient civilization living out there.

[@roamingmillennial2200]

I live here in the Sonoran desert and loved your video. Keep up the awesome work!

[@bigMikeBMW08]

This is amazing. I was at this filming location the other week and was thinking how hard it would be to survive out here in such a harsh environment. But this guy makes it look easy. Btw this mountain range is prime habitat for mountain lions. He’s got some stones sleeping out there

[@Darkmule01]

"I'm trying not to fall in love cuz this could break my heart" is great...it looks/looked great and you got all self-conscious about it. Wow, I really enjoyed your resilience to the patience it takes to do this but be completely effective and worth the time put into it. Thank you.

[@stephenhensley5631]

A real insight to the ingenuity of primitive man ,brought to us by a modern man.BRILLIANT !

[@tts3874]

keep up the Absolutely awesome work man, it sucked to have found your channel at the point where you hadn't made a recent video, but hell, to see you return in style, and show how it's done, you deserve any and all credit. all the best man :) hope to see more of your adventures soon

[@robertfindlay260]

Ben Parsons I'm the same, I found his channel nine months ago and was really disappointed after two months but I'm glad I stayed subbed

[@thattwodimensionalant4626]

Jynx i cam exactly 9 months ago too lol, i kept checking and found nothing. Im suprised i stayed subbed too

[@gnanlitch9543]

I have just fount this videos today, i was curious about survival skills because i was playing a survival game called Dont Starve haha, but looking this video was really entertaining.

[@shreddiestreams]

This guy is absolutely brilliant. It's so rare to find a KZbinr that you want to devote hours of watchtime too. So informative and his knowledge and skills blows my mind

[@QuiChiYang2]

Tom, absolutely awesome & glad to see new videos. I understand the time, money & energy you put into making gr8 quality & informative content. So thank again!

[@braunthorne]

Out of the 50 or so survival videos I have viewed here, this by far was hands down among the top three. I learned a lot. Good job Tom and thank you.

[@SurvivalLilly]

really awesome video!!!

[@aizcrest]

what kind of vid? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@MxK589]

Heyy its lilly! Love your vids too!

[@raywhittington1368]

Agree he is very good, but I'm inclined to bring along a few more tools. I'd rather do it "Lilly Style".

[@Dany-xr6pk]

Survival Lilly that's all your going to say in all his videos... Whatever 😪😒😑

[@titanbum7365]

Hey Lilly! I've seen a lot of your vids but I don't remember you doing one for dessert situations. Would love to see what you come up with!

[@lindamcdermott2205]

Fantastic education on the clay pots!

[@jacobnelson9169]

That canteen is awesome!

[@vetteluvnh]

Survivor Man's got nothing on you amigo! Awesome! Thanks for making/posting.

[@rjat5813]

Thank you for all of the hard work that went into making this very informative and beneficial video. I grew up in the Eastern U.S. and acquired skills for that area but now live in Arizona and I truly appreciate the skills you have shared for living in the desert. I wish you continued success on all of your endeavors.

[@prieten49]

When I was young, I found a book on outdoor survival and it was my favorite read. I could endlessly reread all the sections on making traps, finding edible plants, making fire, etc. I once made a fire using my shoelaces to make a bow but that was it. I never got a chance to actually rough it. Tom makes it look easy. Patience and persistence seem to be a real necessities when you are in a survival situation. I got a real vicarious thrill watching this.

[@dulcefius]

Tom, I really enjoyed your video. I live in this region, and this is something I am always looking to learn about. Have you thought about making a summer survival video for the Sonoran Desert? It is such a hostile environment in the summer here, but many ancestral native tribes not only survived but flourished here for thousands of years. We have lost so much of their wisdom. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@dakotabice558]

Watching you has extended my survival time from 30 minutes to at least an hour

[@Thalanna]

Wow. This is awesome. I love those "survive for a week" you do, I loved the eastern forest one, and this desert one was also insanely instructive and interesting. Makes me want to go out in the wilds and try it (with some precautions, of course, since I'm not a hardened survivor :) ). I hope we see more of those, they're as inspirational as they're interesting!

[@Darkmule01]

13:30, the stars in the sky are movie-like...wow. Incredible...ty for showing us that reality lives up to movie cinematics or vice versa, ty again...beautiful.

[@californiagirl2095]

🌻Fascinating, just happened to stumble across your chanel and I'm hooked❤ in part one, I have learned sooo much, should I need to survive a day or two, three, four... I'm confident that I will glance around and immediately recall all the types of plants, how to build shelter, how to start a fire, weave my own basket how to trap for food, where and how to find water (if I'm lucy)and I'm not even through part two😍Thank you so much for such a packed minute by minute educational video, tutorial Thanks, and a whole bunch of love and Positive energy sent your way👍❤🌻

[@johnhenke6475]

I grew up in the Sonora dessert in Casa Grande. I spent lots of time out in the boonies. I thought I knew a lot about getting by out there but you have now doubled my knowledge. Thanks.

[@GHOST41293]

I discovered this dude like 2 hrs ago and been Bing watching his videos. I already learned shit I didn't know.

[@verdatum]

I'm always wary when choosing to click on a randomly suggested KZbin survival channel. I've seen plenty of poor videos with bad advice. I'm glad I watched this. Wonderfully shot, with sensible instructions. Shying away from things like weaving and pottery is folly, and making use of "primitive" techniques is often particularly wise.

[@moldybug818]

Yay you made a vid keep going!

[@TheVideoSlick]

Just total bad Ass! You sir deserve a standing ovation!!I live in the Sonoran desert and have been itching to practice all these survival skills your channel is definitely one of the BEST!!

[@schnellerfuchs13]

absolutely great vid without the annoying chit chat. If you do a workshop in AZ, I'm definitely in. Thanks for your time.

[@neshobanakni]

Was gonna say something snarky about how he wasn't that good. Now I realize he's good enough. Cuz that's all that matters. His knowledge is worth sharing and I hope it hangs in the back of every person's mind that sees it. It just might save your life. He may seem to be a dork, but his heart is truly where it should be.

[@gavinjones4664]

I enjoyed watching these 2 videos,on survival . will help me out in the future. ☺🙋👍✌

[@brohumphskytholic]

Really one of the best survival video I've watched, probably it's like you're the one doing it when watching.

[@kraonoch]

Thank you for your video I plan to move to Nevada soon so the extra information on desert survival helps. Good luck with your future videos.

[@carson_26cr]

I cant believe that people sacrifice so much just for us, it's so nice!

[@goldman000]

You make the most amazing videos! I get so excited when you post a new one! keep up the great work!

[@glorious_conqueror2021]

Absolutely amazing and extremely educational. I ran to my backyard to play with the Yucca leaves. Definitely very fibrous when shredded. ❤❤❤

[@chiefabdul9137]

Awesome vid as usual! Keep making them. We appreciate your time and effort. I love all of your videos and watch them all. It would be amazing if you could make videos more regularly.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Thanks, and yeah, its a lot of work. I have a few ideas kicking around so hopefully by fall.

[@jacobs.9696]

Do you have a Patreon account?

[@RickDaprick469]

HE SHOWS THE LINK UP IN HIS INFO.

[@kennethbutler1343]

I watch all the survival shows on TV and yet this guy is teaching me all kinds of new things! Making pots in particular is something the others just don't do, even when they have clay available.

[@TasteTheSno]

Can you make a survival in a cold area? Some of that Chris McCandless stuff

[@thesaucymouse5764]

Taste The Sno yes

[@emperorpalpatine4681]

Just don’t die like Chris McCandless

[@cylaspotts1565]

Yes he really should

[@philoeolivarria448]

Taste The Sno this guy does not do good in cold climate...lol....

[@hmz01_]

@@philoeolivarria448 how u know wtf?

[@thialove2121]

The jug, the sandles, the entire time enthralled me. Thank you ever so much for your efforts 🙏Great Teacher. Om Santi.

[@thewhitezubia]

have you ever thought about going out and doing more than a week? with a prolonged time you'd be able to make more pottery, a better shelter, and possibly show how to preserve meats?

[@andecap1325]

too stinky...

[@PrakharBaisakhiyar]

We have successfully made fridges made out of the mud. You can go look that up. It runs on water...

[@TobiasWeg]

And add some solar, for your camera batteries.;)

[@Gluttonforpeace]

I can't imagine how anyone wouldn't be totally fascinated by this. No haters here!

[@viewsandreviews180]

I've been watching videos and practicing survival skills for a couple of years and you've made the best video on desert survival that I've seen on KZbin. I can't wait to see some of your other work. I'm really interested in taking a class from you and will be visiting your patreon page.Keep up the great work Mr. McElroy you seem like a very good instructor.

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Nicely Done! You effectively showed us all how to live sustainably in the desert and you made it look reasonably easy - at least for a patient, focused person or persons... definitely subscribed after watching this. Much thanks for an excellent presentation!

[@acarriere30]

OMG this guy knows all the tricks he is a professional survival i'm so impressed!

[@MrTatts64]

Been ages since I watched your videos Tom. Having just watched these two desert ones again I can feel a Sunday binge watching session kicking in. Thanks loads man! You really do have a great skill set and what's more important (for me anyways) is the way you pass those on to those lucky enough to view your videos. Keep it up!

[@darrinmcgann]

That was really interesting and informative. As for myself, i think I would have built "shoes" a whole lot sooner in the week!

[@waynedyer3475]

Thanks for the video. Well done. U be safe and keep teaching. My dad taught us desert survival when younger. The barrel cactus definitely a myth. But traps fire and food available is amazing. Making fire shelters after water #1. Thought I was dumb at 1st but got me and my brothers a whole lot of peace of mine. Memories was good.👍

[@ChronosCooper]

Dude, this has to be at school! Nice video, earned my respect and my sub!

[@patricianunez4025]

Best survival programs I have ever seen! Excellent. Pat from southern Indiana

[@cbern95]

Wow, this is incredible. You could have survived there for months or years lol

[@davepitzapore6377]

These vidios are absolutly great,best survival vids lve ever seen! Dave from London UK

[@SharpWorks]

Man, am I jealous! I wish I was in your shoes.

[@sj0nnie]

he doesnt have shoes

[@SharpWorks]

Patrick Bateman I figured it was a matter of time before someone said that haha.

[@TheBloggme]

he makes some sandals at the end....

[@thialove2121]

LMAO

[@anthonygil4923]

What are thoooooooooose ???!!

[@annaleebliss4618]

Wow this guy really knows what he's doin. Enters the desert with nothing leaves with several momentos KICK ASS💪🤓🤘🤙

[@keeperofthegood]

Good technique and very old too. The pottery shards that were found and dated to ~18,000BCE in China show signs of having been made very much like this. Theirs was, by the internal patterns, formed over a reed or grass ball rather than a sand ball, and then held onto the ball with impressing. Theirs was probably fired on the grass.

[@freeslave8824]

The funny part is, if they were to date the pottery he just made, chances are good they would also say they are around 18,000 B.C. LOL!

[@jadehunter7617]

You are Fantastic, I hope if I ever end up stranded in the desert I will be able to recall what I have watched you do, really cool thank you really appreciate the video may God bless you and be with you.

[@pamelamagdanz7132]

I'm impressed! Thank you for quality instruction we can use!

[@charmsurprise]

Dude! the most useful primitive survival skill video Ive seen yet. Thank you so much for spending what was required for this video. merci beaucoup!

[@superscheu]

Wtf. That canteen was so much better than anything I ever threw on the wheel... I wanna see what he would make in week 2.

[@rotarydial000]

Awesome!! Love your positive attitude, and direct delivery. There’s no fat or unnecessary drama. Really enjoy watching these.

[@dados1506]

In a situation of survival in the desert, how do you cleanse yourself after defecating, since there is no water in abundance? It is not a relevant question but it is a real situation. Thanks and congratulations for your videos!!

[@pepper1279]

desert sand

[@namelesswarrior4760]

You certainly know your shit mate! Respect for not having a bunch of luxury survival tools and gadgets.....keep up the good work.

[@lrodd247]

You sir are a real bad-ass! Really great video, wish I ran across your channel earlier on. Funny thing is, you look like a total California surfer boy but not, or are you... lol Hope you have a class in Cali, I would like to join. You have a great talent and a lot of patience. Keep it up bro!

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Ha, you nailed it. East coast transplant in Santa Cruz.

[@lrodd247]

Tom McElroy-Wild Survival Wow , guess I did! What I meant to say was you don't look like you would be into this kinda stuff just by judging the cover on the book. Just goes to show you how diverse things can be. I will check out your website and keep these coming, be safe man.

[@jonocarter6778]

Part 1 Was The first of all your videos I've watched. Great presentation dude! Top videos!

[@ironknucklesbrewbeast6166]

Nice to have you back. Excellent Sonora Desert vids. How do you decide where you are going next?

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Thanks. Good to be back....didn't know so many people noticed my absence. I have a few adventures on the schedule after some classes in Australia. Im not sure but mostly I just get excited about a certain ecosystem. Northern Australia and the Amazon seem exciting to me right now. We'll see.

[@Darkmule01]

2 things...1. wow, I'm impressed with your pottery techniques. Mainly because I have watched several different types of survival techniques in various environments and even though clay exists in a variety of "biomes", survivalists don't seem to want to be bothered with the extra labour and find alternative means to contain and boil water. I have to say that your way is now "The Best Way"...based on the limited amount of "tutorials I've watched".

[@mratheist2891]

can you make a video on how to survive in Syria?😢 great video by the way👍

[@christopherburkett2257]

I appreciate the down to earth, logical plans of survival this man shows us. I've been watching for hours now!

[@Leo-dj3zg]

I would so come to your classes if I didn't live so far away (England) :(

[@codexfortyseven3967]

I been watching these , and im hooked. Out of all the survivalist i have seen, i like your style and channel the most! No drama, just education. Reminds me in some ways of a young Ray Mears. Keep it up buddy!

[@parkerssway5871]

Last year I took off on a roadtrip and it started raining and rained for three days by the end of three days my feet had turned to jello and had started to rot when I took my boots off large pieces of meat came loose with my socks,it was cloudy and overcast for another three days so I sat and scaped all the loose wet material loose and just hung my feet in the air, finally the sun came out and was able to dry my feet, my boots were so bad I was unable to use them I had to hike a couple mile into town to find a pair of shoes this was very painful with all the damage that was done,after a week I was able to continue on my 45 day 7 state roadtrip. just want to stress here how important it is to keep your feet dry and take care

[@msilverhammer]

Tom, Another wonderful video, which showcases great craftsmanship using natural sources found in the desert, and survival skills. Thank you!