Winter Camping! Putting Our Creations to the TEST

[@seaweeddave]

FOR THOSE NOT AWARE: When making a fire ring of stones you may be tempted to get stone that are near rivers or ponds but do not, I repeat DO NOT use wet stones as you do not know how saturated the stones are and they could explode due to the pressure of the water inside rapidly turning to steam from the fire. Safe camping everyone!

[@SkillTree]

👆 this. 100%

[@graywolfdracon]

I would also add to try to avoid porous stones like sandstone and shale if at all possible. They tend to hold water long after they seem dry on the outside.

[@LadyVineXIII]

Wow, you learn something every day. I would not think to grab river stones, but I am very glad to have this warning as exploding stones did not cross my mind. Cracking stones maybe, but not exploding ones.

[@morgansmith1930]

Dang 😳 That is good to know. Thank you 👍

[@bradley7394]

Made hundreds and hundreds of fires. Never had this issue, buuuttt it only takes one exploding rock. Play with fire at your own risk. 😂

[@rationalbushcraft]

As a long time search and rescue guy I recommend having a real map and compass and if you don't know how to use them take an orienteering class. REI often offers them for a small fee. Also do SAR a favor and step on a piece of aluminum foil so it gets a shoe print and leave it on the dash of your car. You are so much easier to track when I know what your effing shoe print looks like.

[@dmclayton4031]

Never thought of that! What a good idea

[@AlStaysHome]

Stupid good suggestion. Seriously. Wonderful tip!

[@chronic_hatred2k22]

I will do that ever time I go camping

[@heatherwind]

Great advice! My dad was in SAR for decades, and the first thing I thought of was a bumper sticker he had that said, "Support your local Search & Rescue: GET LOST." :D

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Seriously tho, get a nice basic baseplate compass from Silva or SUUNTO, a good up-to-date 1:25k topographic map and know how to use them. You’re so much less likely to get lost. Tech is super convenient but it will fail you, and when that time comes solid foundations will increase your chance of successfully navigating that emergency exponentially.

[@MedievalTrebuchet]

Wow, a backpack that turns into a tent, a staff that makes a stool, and a fur cloak that makes a ground mattress and blanket. I absolutely love the multi-use nature of your gear ideas! Can't believe you forgot gloves haha

[@Taurusus]

As I sit here sweating through my singlet under a blaring fan this fine Australian summer evening: "... I should make a fur-trimmed cloak."

[@FarmerRiddick]

😂

[@LadyVineXIII]

As hot as a desert gets during the day, it gets just as cold at night. Seriously, you may find a use for that cloak yet.

[@dougmartin2007]

I really think a fur mantle would look awesome, but most of the events I go to are summer events, and the fur would go to waste.

[@ChickenRanler]

@@LadyVineXIII you my sir have clearly never seen a Queensland summer night . Need I say more ?

[@Taurusus]

@@LadyVineXIII I actually posted this comment ~3am :p to be fair it was a cooler night last night than it has been in recent weeks, but the evenings are not as forgiving as we might hope they be in beautiful QLD haha

[@comradesoupbeans4437]

i know you weren't actually in a desperate situation but, in the future if you have to set up camp while losing light you should gather material for your fire _first_ because roaming around is the most light sensitive activity of getting ready (you don't want to trip in the dark looking for kindling) then set up your tent once you have things gathered, and the stool would be the last thing i make. Also if you undid the tent portion of you pack but kept the frame it could be used to bundle material for your fire making it easier to carry

[@TheRealMonkeyrogue]

good tips

[@nevisstkitts8264]

Adventurer's camp rules: Locate your camp near Water, near an abundance of Wood which you gather, sheltered from the Wind, which brings down the Widowmakers, and well off the trail beaten by Warlike Orcs. First, set the hearth of your fire that you may then situate your bed for warmth, feeding the fire, but free of the curling smoke. Then arrange your shelter from wind and rain. Sharpen and oil your blade that you may, with unbending ferocity, cow the Horrors of the Night that may dare disturb your Bardic musings ...

[@mostlyghostey]

I love that your post kind of reads like a poem. Heads up, when you set up near water make sure you are a good distance off otherwise you may end up soaked in the morning from condensation, and humid cold is not a joke. (Unfortunately, from experience.)

[@dananorth895]

And ALWAYS fart downwind.

[@adelinawarriner6259]

not too close to water- 1) it's the coldest lowest area 2) animals coming down to drink

[@DietrichvonSachsen]

One suggestion I might make for future is to add a small lantern and a couple of candles to your kit. Having a candle - even a tea light - in your tent will help deal with moisture and dampness inside, and by putting it in the lantern you keep yourself safe from accidentally burning down your tent if your lantern gets knocked over.

[@dougmartin2007]

I agree. I put a tea light in a covered lantern and it keeps the warmth in a canvas tent high. Also, a small candle is easy to light and makes setting the fire that much easier. Even a birthday candle will work for this purpose, but LARPers and historical reenactors will lean towards beeswax.

[@LadyVineXIII]

You can easily craft a tealight holder from an old tin and a bit of wire or a pop can. Super convenient and a bit of trash that you are likely to make or encounter on the tesil.

[@marcusfridh8489]

I have made a small tealight latern with rawhidescreen, watch cimbrer bushcraft for inspiration

[@dougmartin2007]

@@marcusfridh8489 Cimber is a good channel when looking at period bushcraft.

[@marcusfridh8489]

@@dougmartin2007 yes, and he even got a subchannel called diy cimbrer, with all his diy s

[@redpeterpanda]

Does your kit have a compass? I think a magic/rune looking compass or something more nautical like the 100 year perpetual calendar compass, would be an amazing survival tool to your arsenal. Also for immersion story telling.

[@Runedragonx]

Loadstone compass

[@GeospatialSurvivalist]

vegvisir but its actually a compass

[@graybacca]

The naval Sextant can also be used on land so that might be a good option to try also

[@lopezmateo828]

no compass but his staff is pretty cool kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJWxpnWrf5ymma8&ab_channel=SkillTree

[@BankaiFreeMedia]

Staff of wandering serves the purpose of basic navigation day or night if I remember correctly

[@GeospatialSurvivalist]

5:37 one of the biggest problems I note among survivalists (myself very much included) is not doing enough prep work on the fire. It's so tempting to light it before there's big bundles of material ready.

[@taitano12]

The thing to remind yourself of is how much heat is going to be wasted and the potential for the fire to get out of control if you let it burn unattended while you're out gathering wood and whatever.

[@CalliopePony]

You made a very small fire ring that could only fit little pieces of wood. If you make a bigger ring that can fit larger pieces then you won't need to spend as much time tending to it because the big pieces will last a lot longer.

[@LoneHowler]

You can sit closer to a smaller fire to enjoy the heat, a larger fire, you have to sit further back and you don't get as much of the benefits. Plus if things go wrong a smaller fire is easier to put out. Bigger fires are for larger group camping, not so much for survival

[@CalliopePony]

@@LoneHowler It doesn't need to be a big fire, just a big piece of wood. If you have a good-sized piece of hardwood you can get it burning low, and it will give off heat for a good long while without needing much tending. It will also give off steadier heat for cooking than the little pieces that flare up and then die out.

[@LoneHowler]

@@CalliopePony you still don't need a huge fire ring

[@CalliopePony]

@@LoneHowler I didn't say that he needed a big fire, just a bigger piece of wood, and I didn't say he needed a "huge" ring, just a ring big enough to hold that wood. Stop putting words in my mouth so that you can argue with things I didn't say.

[@ModernKnight]

Great use of Tolkien's writing! Fun video too.

[@LaineyBug2020]

Next time you should try building a firewall to bounce more heat back toward the tent and and channel away the smoke!

[@kiyannareynard-eu7ph]

I think redundancy would be an important aspect for a wanderer. I love your tools. Having things with multiple functions is fantastic. I would probably use devices like that aas the backup. As if they were used as the primary tool, then there are several mechanisms that if they fail, multiple import functions are lost. What would a redundancy utility item look like for you? I'd love to see what kind of kit you would put together, designed for long term use. For example, if you were wandering for an entire winter. What redundancies would you pack, while still being light enough to carry? (or perhaps you + what a horse / animal friend, could carry)

[@lopezmateo828]

i like this type of video its nice to see all the gear being used. some people mentioned you need to level up your map reading skills. It would be really cool to see you leveling up other skills that dont have to do with crafting. like sword play, forging, map reading, bartering, and so on. maybe you can bring other people in to help out with QUESTS and stuff. just some ideas. winter camping skill is now level 1

[@FrozenHawkHunter]

I would make one suggestion. If you wrap your gear in another water proof tarp you could with the help of a tree make a fly to give you a bit of shade or help keep your fire dry in bad weather. A fly is just an awning that is attached to a tent. Also us leaf cover to give yourself a bit more insolation from the cold ground.

[@Beacuzz]

I put this on for my dad and I to watch. His response "what's that hobbit doing?"

[@sarahrosen4985]

ROTFL!

[@oddoutdoors]

This truly is a skill tree. You made all that stuff and it actually worked. Congrats man. That's a real accomplishment.

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

Cl3ver going mad as it zooms out to reveal it's his backyard

[@NemFX]

All caught up again. All archived. The biggest thing for winter is to keep your head/neck warm. I'm the worst for that, cause I prefer to see everything. But this winter has been entirely schizophrenic. Yesterday it snowed all day, today? If you told me it was March or April I'd believe you, not a bit of snow left. Anyway. Last year we had a bad one, and I bought a motorcycle helmet, because it keeps your head reasonably warm and protected, and if you fall on the ice, your head should survive. If you're anywhere that gets colder than -10C, pick up one. They actually are worth it. I just have to figure out a better way to breathe when it's super cold out, because if I lose my breath? It's not getting back until I'm inside for awhile.

[@anarkizt]

Would love an episode 3 to this two-parter that’s an after events report. What went well, what didn’t, and what you wish you had (including many of these comment suggestions) could provide you with material for a few more videos.

[@FarmerRiddick]

Pace Counting A pace is approximately 3 feet. Items suggested; 1) 25 foot measuring tape OR an open reel measuring tape that surveyor's use. The latter can be 100 feet or on up to 300 feet, plus. Costs for both can run from under $5 or $20+ depending on where you go and style you want. (Harbor Freight is the least expensive) 2) Simple metal tent stakes 2each. 3) Colored ribbon That's it! Tie a piece of ribbon on each tent stake so you can see the beginning point and end point. Here is a simple way to measure your pace over a flat distance; 1) Find a level area at a park or a long dirt road or even a football field. 2) Determine a start point and mark it with your ribboned tent stake. Measure a distance out 100 feet. Mark the end point with your other ribboned tent stake. 3) Put on your kit and start walking naturally. Count each step. Once you have reached the end, you now know how many steps it takes for you to walk 100 feet (whatever scale your most familiar with). Up your skill! Ranger Beads Google search 'Ranger Beads for sale' and you will see how this item is put together. It's very simple. Items needed; 1) Nylon para cord or thick string/ thin rope - if your wanting to be more Larp in appearance. 2) some 14 beads that fit firmly/ snugly on the string How to use; A mile = 5280 feet The strand with the 9 beads is used for each 100' segment that you walk. Once you drop the 9 beads at 900 feet, drop a bead down on the other strand for marking 1000 feet of distance traveled. Notes: This stuff is part of a skill called 'Land Navigation'. It's a very involved skill that is perishable (if you don't use it/ practice it, you will lose it) Have a small notebook and pens/ pencils on you always. A simple boy scout style compass will always help as well. The above works great for flat ground. You will need to do this process for other types of terrain as well like, up hill, down hill, rough terrain, dense forest, etc. I suggest you write down your pace count for each type of terrain you may attempt for a future quick reference. There is other things related to all of that are more advanced such as, navigating around a lake or pond, for example. There are resources available online in the form of video's and books on topics like, 'How to use your Ranger Beads' and 'Learning Land Navigation'. OR Use your cell phone... IF you actually can get signal. Basic land navigation is highly recommended before you attempt to do something like Cl3ver just did. Even though he had cell service available, he was by himself and things can always go wrong. The phone may become damaged or run out of charge. I live in the rural and rugged mountains of Colorado and it amazes me how many people get lost. Some die. Our search and rescue teams stay rather busy in the summer months. A "nature walk" on a remote trail should never be taken for granted. I hope this helps someone! Fiddlers Green

[@kimcurtis423]

As a Boy Scout, in Wyoming, MANY years ago, I won the fire with flint and steel contest at a Camporee! 3 SECONDS! I must say thatthe wind we had, at the time really helped but, I was a record that stood for over 40 years! I'm proud ofthat rcor, even though I've never equaled it or surassed it since!

[@glenstorrie819]

Hope you picked up the Axe you dropped as you left the camp.

[@chase1929]

I know this video is a bit older now, but I am reminded of something I read in a book. If you're camping in extreme cold, a trick you can do is to dig a hole over where your sleeping mat will be and put the dying coals of your fire into the hole. You can then cover them with the dirt and lay your mat over top for a nice warm ground. I haven't had the opportunity to try, but I always think about it.

[@ALegitimateYoutuber]

That backpack tent system is honestly really genius. Made with modern materials it would be really neat. Because you have everything carried and nothing is actually a waste item that isn't part of the camp.

[@jasonhudson7697]

Always good to see a kit test. Interested to hear a full review and what you will add or change for seasons and such.

[@EricaSalzman]

That surely must have been at least a little bit fun to test our you kit. (Revenge as your reason to survive is legit.)

[@EricaSalzman]

Almost forgot to say: I thought at first that Larp Shire was trying to prank you with that weird map...but I guess that wasn't the case.

[@OtherSarah2]

every bit as much fun as the builds deserve. Next, can you craft a couple additions to your kit such as a small metal (brass, maybe?) lamp and something you can safely heat liquids in?

[@Wassel_]

Ooh, i'm happy for you, my guy. This was fun to watch

[@creatureboi2811]

the revenge bit had me CACKLING

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

Hmmm...great that all of this elaborate gear worked that great. What you SHOULD level up probably: map reading. Or...selecting the correct map. ;)

[@RR-mg7zx]

buy felt to keep warm is cheap and it's a proven material in extreme cold.

[@edi9892]

Speaking of the traditional fire kit, there's a LOT people don't seem to realize: 1) Ironically, the thing called the striker is the source of the sparks and not the flintstone! This has multiple consequences. For one, you can't just take any metal object and use it as a striker. Also, if you hit the flint trying to peel off a thin layer, hoping for sparks, you'll be most definitely disappointed and all you do is end up ruining your flint stone. The flint stone is harder than the striker, but also very fragile. Lastly, if you want to strike a stone and see sparks, then use Pyrrite. The name says it all... Note: Flint is called Feuerstein in German, which translates to firestone, which is highly misleading and it gets only worse that we call the ferrocenium rod in lighters Feuerstein too. However, Ferrocenium is actually closer to Pyrrite... 2) You might want to hold the striker and the flint directly over the open box with the char cloth. It makes it much easier to get the cloth ignited and it the lid may offer some wind protection. You can then put hay or other tinder on top and blow onto the box to ignite the tinder. Then you can remove the burning tinder and simply close the box smothering the embers. 3) You can use the box to make more char cloth if the box is made of a heat-resistant material.

[@HiddenThicket]

The staff of the wanderer is so you don't get lost, you silly goose! When the weather warms up, and if you have that level of intrest in things, I would love to see you demonstrate all the functions of the staff on a hike. You don't need to go Survivorman and get actually lost, but a video with a real world proof of concept would be something very interesting. The stool is very nice, but the staff is so much more than a stool.

[@Timbyte]

love the change of scenery

[@Ozarkwonderer]

This was awesome. You made it threw a survival scenario with stuff your nerd self made. This was great.

[@Sammo012]

I have definitely used my woollen circle skirt as an extra bedding layer while at a larp camp. Never underestimate the amount of warmth you can get from a woollen cloak or skirt.

[@olumsezbey]

Love that the kit works!🎉. But a serious question, where did you get that great looking sweater?

[@deborahpadgett2417]

I'm not sure if this was real or not, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love his enthusiasm and how funny he is. Just so you know, I'll go with you camping anytime. We may get lost as hell, but what a blast it would be.❤❤❤

[@SkillTree]

The setup for camping was a skit, but the actual sleeping outside in the cold. Oh yeah, that was real 🤣

[@evannielsen7451]

So as a retired vet I have had live with what I had on my back. So remember the important things about cold camping hydrate first . Shelter to keep winter off you. Food that can easily be heated with a little fire. Hot food and hot tea is choice. A wind break is also a good thing .

[@nevisstkitts8264]

I can see your problem: a map in paces, but where oh where are your Elven Ranger pace beads? Or your Dwarven Lodestone Compass?

[@brassarrow1587]

You got lost that was funny but damn that’s awesome that everything worked

[@shampoovta]

Totally loved this. Loved the chill look of your camp. You would have many admirers in a real backpacking community except they would take these ideas and make everything out of Tyvek®. 😆

[@orenmontgomery8250]

Nice kit! Looks like it worked out well, and the double-duty (or more) tactic served you well.

[@jeangrimoire623]

As someone who has made "primitive fire" many times. Bravo sir. That was well done

[@alaskankare]

I cant wait to give making the walking staff/seat. does it feel steady enough? or should it be reinforced somehow for stockier people? 😊

[@nephicus339]

A lot of these comments have tips of shoulds and shouldn'ts, but I have yet to see this one.. Have a buddy. 😛Together you can watch over each other; one sets up camp, one collects firewood. One gets some sleep, the other stays on watch, maintains the fire. Then switch. I get it, though; a ranger at heart, and just someone who doesn't really like people in general, I would probably ignore my own advice and go alone too. Really dope how everything you made yourself worked out so well. Maybe it's been done and I haven't seen it yet; but a follow up of what worked, what didn't work, where improvements can be made and what you feel you need to add to your kit for future mishaps, would be excellent.

[@Bdub323]

I really want to see an updated version of this, with all the new stuff, like the vanity.

[@nuclearpopsiclestand9245]

Skills acquired: Land Navigation, Fire Making, Knife (Axe) Sharpening Recommended research: Terrain Association, Dead Reckoning, Siberian Survival / Lay Fire, Swedish torch

[@Roland14d]

This is great! All those thingees I've been watching you make finally put to real use. 🙂

[@lextheap1638]

That is so cool. It's always satisfying when you get to test something you've made and it works. Side note about rocks in a fire pit for those here that don't know. Do not, I repeat. DO NOT use river rocks for that. The water inside can boil and make them explode.

[@lukeboulter8735]

Since you forgot gloves, does this mean there will be an episode of making reindeer fur mittens in the future?

[@MarkizDeCarabas]

Great video! Different but I have to say very entertaining. I'd love to see more practical use of your creations.

[@OlaKarlsson-01]

That was fun to watch! Especially impressed with you getting the fire going with flint and steel 😀👍

[@TheStraycat74]

2:22 first mistake, you should have tested all of this at home before going on any trips. second was COMPASS and a Land Navigation course... 6:48 wait, you had GPS and didn't use it? 9:09 Gloves, better navigation, and use your GPS... glad everything worked out for you.

[@Voltzxz]

loved this man, super fun to watch

[@angelightartstudio8986]

Nice video- fun! Your creations work nicely! 😊 For your next adventure, I suggest all those lovely groundcover leaves can be piled up around the bottom outside of your tent, to keep in the heat and keep out drafts. It will help keep you watm at night. Leaves also indulate agaibst the ground stealing your body warmth so you coukd pile tgem up unsmder your bedding. Also you can roll up some of your fabric material, cloth bags, etc. as a pillow. I'd have picked a spot with a bit more windbreak but still, your camp was very nice! Keep up the great functional adventure tool/equipment creations. Fun to watch! Best wishes!

[@taitano12]

A new Learning Branch has opened up before you: The Navigator skill. As a lifelong Navigator myself, the Navigator Branch doesn't open up until after about half a dozen others are at least at Novice level or higher. After all, you definitely need certain Survival prerequisites just to be able to practice the Navigator Skill Tree. Survival and Navigator are generally corequisites, BTW. As they very much relate to and rely on each other.

[@eothainsworkshop]

Such an epic atmosphere during all the video! If the indoor videos are super exciting, this one outdoors was amazing! 😊

[@joshuadannelly7530]

Depending on the type of stones you used for your fire you could have put them in the tent with you for the radiant heat. Also for a good fire starter is you need the grease left over from bacon and some dryer lint. Pull the dryer lint intonthebsize of a charcoal brickette and pour the grease onto it. Let it dry, and then the next time you build a fire put that under your tinder pile, and you get al little fire log.

[@andrewbutton2039]

You've probably thought of it already, but put all the stuff in the tent pack into a drawstring bag, and then into the tent bag. Another thing that you can do is carry a couple of 6 inch nails, knock one into a tree and you can hang up your pack if the floor is wet.

[@jeanniepeters6917]

Some rope and knot-tying skills would achieve the same thing without permanently damaging your campsite.

[@Struthio_Camelus]

@@jeanniepeters6917 Gently spoken truth, FTW.

[@andrewbutton2039]

@@jeanniepeters6917 I'm not suggesting leaving the nail behind, that's just irresponsible, just as a quick method of hanging a pack. A short length of rope and a locally sourced stick can achieve the same effect, it just takes a little longer to set up.

[@andrewbutton2039]

@@jeanniepeters6917 I would imagine making an open fire and driving tent pegs into the ground would damage the campsite more than a small hole in a tree. In any case, nails can obviously be used for more than hanging a bag, if you make a log rocket stove you can pop a trip of nails around the top hole to place your cooking pot, they can be used as makeshift cloak pins, a really blunt awl, as actual nails to secure something to something else, and a whole bunch of other things entirely dependent on your needs at the time.

[@teofurlanetto1686]

Wonderful content! Keep it up!

[@geoffallert1921]

These videos are great. Testing the gear that you make to see if it practical. Also, just because your gear helps you survive the cold nights, doesn't mean it's going to be comfy cozy. Cheers, mate🧙‍♂

[@NinKitsune]

I love the RP take to the video and showing off all the items. Its like watching a mini movie with good info

[@bencruz563]

With that tarp tent setup, you ought to just put a half circle of rocks for your fire facing the entrance to your tent. This would reflect a lot of heat into your tent. You pile up wood for the night and stoke/feed it a couple times throughout the night.

[@kevinmcgregor4217]

I have been checking for this all day!

[@RangerLiz]

Loved seeing the kit in action!

[@YourArmsGone]

To keep your tent warm at night bring in some of the rocks from your fire circle.

[@richardruiz3654]

way cool to see your creations in action! I thought you would like to know that Louie is flying free.

[@queenmidna4998]

A video, on my birthday? Today is a good day lol

[@bigspam22]

Finally im so excited to watch this

[@BugsISKing]

I know I'm alittle late but you should pile leaves over the bottom seam of your tent where it touches the ground for insulation and to keep the wind out.

[@megmagruder7124]

Too much fun. We camped in TX over Christmas break. It was 11° F one morning. It was cold taking the pups to potty. Hubby kept saying, he has pacing beads. Looking forward to adding leveling up land navigation skills. So enjoy your content.

[@scottferguson2757]

There’s always that one friend that forgets about something 🤣🤣

[@sirkai007]

So you missed the LARP. Your gear worked and you didn't die. I consider this a success.

[@Struthio_Camelus]

It was very kind of the furry woodland critters to edit and post this video after they came to feast on your frozen carcass. 😁

[@varikdarkstar9264]

That was a great video you should do more like that testing the gear you make and how it holds up

[@varikdarkstar9264]

@Skill_Tree1. I know you have tested the green tarp tent at a larp but if you show that you're not just making props that look good. Who am I kidding? They look awesome! But show that they are also functional and affordable.

[@Seiaeka]

I always look forward to your episodes. Hopefully I can do this kind of trip one day as well.

[@dave61242]

Congrats on your zany camping trip success. It was quite entertaining.

[@kanekopoint4273]

i would love to see a compact portable waste oil burner on a staff or something with multiple burners and colored flames for a cooking station that looks wizardy and still fits the theme so you can be cooking food and have coffee on and water anywhere and a handmade flint and steel like what you see for welding so it can be lit with one hand and when done it all fits onto the staff probably looking like a bulky umbrella but hey its magic it can cook with living fire and would be super useful

[@corwinchristensen260]

Fun and games aside, just make sure if you attempt this you have a way out. Home made gear can be awesome, but try it out first and really test it before you rely upon it. For example, most people are unsuccessful their first time with an honest flint and steel fire. It looks easy until you try and do it yourself. It does not hurt to tuck a lighter in a hidden pocket somewhere - if you need it, you'll have it. Untested shelter, pack, limited resources ... lost in the woods is a real recipe for disaster. Just be careful out there. As wonderful as nature can be, she also has a cruel side that you really don't want to run into unprepared. Love the channel, love the creations, I even enjoy some of the silly stories and situations. Keep them coming.

[@paulhooper8635]

Springbok leather just posted a simple mittens video.

[@Kethra430]

Excellent

[@cryptokev1759]

This is what I love from your channel!

[@Rikhardi]

when using a flint and steel, try to find the sharpest edge and then put the charcloth on top of the flint and not under it

[@DH-xw6jp]

You should definitely built a little brass candle lamp and a small soup pot.

[@dougmartin2007]

This was really cool. Most of the bushcraft channels I have watched do not make their own gear.

[@joshicus_saint_anger]

Great video!

[@primeflux1]

The next logical step in the kit assembly should be a cooking kit, like a pot and/or skillet/pan. It is an essential piece of kit. Both for making water safe by boiling (big bubbles, no trouble) and for making food. Another idea could be to utilise the layering concept also on you equipment kit /carry kit. Divide you equipment kit into, clothing, belt and backpack. where each sub layer gives different ability. For an example the clothing layer gives you the environmental protection to withstand the current weather. Is being carried all the time The belt adds the ability to make fire, and basic survival for say a day or 2. Basically a belt with knife and a pouch with the means to make fire, waterbottle. an everyday carry kit. Finally the backpack for all the rest which gives the ability to survive long term, shelter, sleeping system, more food. Not something you will be carry all the time, more or less carried to camp, left in camp while standing and then carried home from camp.

[@porkchopulator]

So jelly. I haven't been camping in years.

[@bencowles2105]

loved this video. it is always fun putting your gear to the test. and it can be inspirational for your next projects.

[@jaydoe5285]

Suggestion for a video and prop for a lamp. A spring loaded chest that when it is opened it unfolds into a LED light up mimic.

[@alanlambayan7278]

Awsome...video....great ..bushcrafting ..SKILLS...hope to see more Gear Testing...

[@mikafoxx2717]

I would suggest looking into how to make a Siberian log fire, it takes a lot less processing time for wood, since you don't cut it and the pieces can be thicker. It also directs the heat towards you and the shelter more. Besides that, having a lantern or something in the tent might help a lot if you can better seal up the door a bit. A candle gives off about as much energy as a person so if you have a lantern turned down for the night, that's equivalent to maybe 1-3 people extra in the tent warming it up. Just make sure you do give enough air flow to let that co2 out.

[@sirnick9192]

Ono followed the wrong map hopefully they were some treasures there in the mystical lands that you fell prey upon...... Still love the backpack the ranger cloak everything you do here on this channel is is awesome 👍 much love to you keep up the great work hope to see the video sooner than next week would love to see the video sooner than next week but as you say keep leveling up

[@mrkultra1655]

That was really cool man. Although, I did see you make some glaring errors that I’ll let you know about in the next few days. I’ll watch the video a few times and make some notes. I’m a pretty experienced woodsman, and I did see a few things that you could improve upon with no real effort, and won’t get you out of period portrayal. Excellent effort, and pretty good execution for a woodsie newbie 👍🏻

[@bretlemieux2489]

Cl3ver the kit looks awesome and I camp in the winter more often than not but yeah better to be safe

[@ambuknight]

Hmmmmm I heard that "Each Hour was a Lifetime ago of the Earth" You sir... Mare smooth

[@TacticalPoppins]

To make your tent warmer, you could have added dry stones to the inside of your fire or just closer to the rim then add those to your tent with you. Also, add a flap to the outside so you are completely enclosed.

[@chasechaney3055]

More videos like this please!!