Woodcraft, crayfish and trilobites in Southern Sweden.

Woodcraft, crayfish and trilobites in Southern Sweden.
My dog
Musen (the mouse) is a labradoodle
She is half brown labrador and half black/white toy puddle.
Her real name is Effie, but i only use that when her hearing is bad. ;)
GEAR:
Sleeping equipment and raincoat: Warbonnet Outdoors
Saw: Silky saw; Big Boy 2000
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Knife: Lumberjack.dk (facebook)
&
Opinel No6
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Water filter: Sawyer MINI
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Pan: MSR Alpine Fry Pan
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Tarp: DD Superlight Tarp:
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Axes: Svante Djärv & Hans Karlson (Carving axes)
MUSIC:
Kevin MacLeod: Easy Day
Krackatoa: Pretend and walk outside (instrumental)
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&
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[@robertviner578]

How refreshing not to have somebody starting a video with "Hi guys etc etc" and then just endlessly talking over what they are doing. Just enjoying watching a skilled backwoods man.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@joes7378]

Your dog looks like he's the wisest of all pooches.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks. She thinks so too. :D

[@carvinlambert6899]

what more can anyone ask for good dog....good food...hot coffee...and peacefulness of it all.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks. I am happy when I am outdoors. So is my dog. :)

[@jasonbeer7711]

The simple fact that you treat your dog with respect at 1.00 is a like and subscribe. Respect.

[@scubamujer6069]

I just wish your videos were longer. I especially love it when it rains on the tarp and the sound of the fire and seeing you enjoying the whole of nature. I use your videos as a way to de stress after a crazy day at the office.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :) I have made longer clips in the two latest videos, is that better? When i edit i tend to think it is boring when the clips are long.

[@redsorgum]

Whoever gave this a thumbs down, is a potato head. Another excellent video, thanks for posting it!

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@criticitizen8749]

I'm a pot head 💙

[@makepake9542]

@@DonVonGun юююююююююююю

[@peter3994]

Thank you; the universal language of ‘peace and tranquility’!

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you. Thats how I like it. :)

[@sextempiric7137]

Thanks for using a lighter, and spared us from watching never ending natural ways of starting the fire, as well as timber bed building. And your meal is bloody beautiful.

[@DonVonGun]

Haha!!! Thanks. There are different opinions about that one. :)

[@jerimiahwalters9897]

Absolutely amazing video, the solidarity of the silence is brilliant. thank you

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@darthsaya8032]

Best thing is the little furry one following his every step and wanting to be a part of everything!

[@aldiansuseno9824]

great place and there's no music. good job man

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@FilipeCzech1986]

Fantastic video. Fishing, cooking, carving, shelters, crayfish, trilobite, beautiful nature... Thank you and good luck!

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much. Good luck to you too. :)

[@johnrossetti5208]

You sir know how to live. Thanks for the video.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks :)

[@stevenbp101]

Young man I sure do like the way you camp. Looks like you eat pretty good out on the trail. I’m telling you, I like that area your at. The fishing looks good the company you keep is wonderful and you can’t beat wild berries for a meal. God sure has blessed you. Remember to give Him thanks young man. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸

[@DonVonGun]

Answers: I killed the crayfish before cooking them. I did eat the crayfish tail. I just took the kidney out. I love perch, but my mission was to catch and eat crayfish. My dog is a Labradoodle: Half brown Lab. and half black/white Toy Puddle. I am Danish, not Swedish. I just goes to Sweden once in awhile, I love their nature, and rules: www.routesnorth.com/planning-your-trip/camping-in-sweden-the-ultimate-guide/ Trilobites: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilobite To all my russian friends: Sorry i can't answer all your questions, google translate is not good enough. ...sorry. Thank you all very much for liking and commenting on my video. :)

[@aldiansuseno9824]

DonVonGun i'm waiting for your next video. i love natural

[@DonVonGun]

A new one is up :) Thanks

[@robertweldon7909]

Tips on catching crawfish; 1 put something smelly (cheap dry dog food works) in the trap and place it in a spot where the smell gets washed "down stream" still water produces far less. 2 just boil the things whole in water with salt, garlic, and red pepper, or use a commercial crab boil, In the USA the best is Zatarans or Old Bay. 3 the fat at the bass of the tail is actually good, ( in a survival situation, something essential, like the grubs Don eats) just make sure to remove the entrails before eating. Tips from a lover of crawfish eating. ;-)

[@nxxynx5039]

The relief from pulling out that monster of a splinter from under your nail must of been great.

[@AndersJackson]

That was no fun to see. I did feel the pain. :-(

[@DonVonGun]

Felt a whole lot better than getting it in there. :D haha!

[@AndersJackson]

@@DonVonGun yes, I know (been there, done that). But still. ;-)

[@Krymskiyruckzak82]

Blueberries with milk, mushrooms with bacon-it's just something incredible-a fairy tale.

[@DonVonGun]

:) Thanks

[@estebangalindoguzman4950]

The pleasures of life and this man teaches us to enjoy it, greetings from Chile

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@tonybarnes9194]

Beautiful and idyllic, with wonderful examples of Swedish backwoods craftsmanship and primitive living skills. There are good reasons why many of these practices are not allowed in the few remaining wilderness areas, at least in the U.S. Minimal impact and "leave no trace" skills are the norm in camping now, as easy access to primitive land and low population density are things of the past. In case there is confusion among the younger outdoor enthusiasts!

[@thehinterland1105]

My favorite part was when your pooch harvested blueberries.

[@koogleyou557]

I basically grew up in the woods (when I could be there). This brings me back. God there was such peace in the silence. My hope is to retire and rediscover that silence.

[@DonVonGun]

I can understand so. Love being in nature. :)

[@mikestewart6517]

Don, the moment you lit the campfire with a lighter, instead of rubbing two sticks together, I fell in love with you and your dog. The silence of the presentation cemented our friendship. A very old Persian proverb says: whatever is apparent needs no explanation.

[@blackirish781]

I know right? So many channels use esoteric ancient ways of lighting fires and doing other things, which are good to know, but a bic lighter is maybe $2.

[@lindaclark5911]

I love him too! Not sure if its the lighter or the way he fans the fire that makes me love him so,& wait impatiently for his next video while watching tje old ones over and over, like im spending time with him.

[@lostcreek163]

Been to Sweden a couple of times, however, never got to see the natural beauty of your country. Thanks so much for sharing and the great videos.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much :)

[@markv151]

That was amazing footage Don, Thank You so much for sharing and your hard work..."Mouse" kissing your sore hand was priceless😊 I am so thrilled to have found you and Rune words cannot explain really.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@everettanderson9493]

Owen här från Seattle, Washington USA. Tack så mycket för att dela detta, för att förstå land, land och landskap av...

[@DonVonGun]

Selv tak :)

[@hypnotoad4293]

So adorable the doggy eating blue berries

[@Swedwoods]

Amazing. At work now but I want to run to the forest after seeing this. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks. Its the same when I watch your videos. ;)

[@Swedwoods]

wow didnt realize how close you were. Badebodaån is like 40 min from me.

[@BUKKER-md9px]

No hay nada como vivir tranquilamente disfrutando de la naturaleza, Felicidades buen video!!!👍

[@DonVonGun]

gracias :)

[@DerTintinfish]

To the point, informational, exciting, and calming. All without a word said. Amazing work.

[@pecfree]

Nice video man. Relaxed and chilled. No talking just a perfect watch for Sunday afternoon.

[@lukecamp7262]

Love the no talking.. Very nice , I appreciate that in a video in nature..beautiful! The dog was a bonus and the cooking ..wow !

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much :)

[@luizoldairpinto7154]

O mundo deveria ser um lugar apenas para os que sabem cuidar dele...Wonderful world!!!

[@DonVonGun]

True

[@dennyflanzed7365]

The happiest went out to outdoor lifestyle

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@mrLumen2]

Надо было раколовку на палке брать. Кусок тухлой печенки привязать к сетке - и только успевай подымать каждые 10 минут. Можно пару ведер наловить. Отличный поход. Шикарная черника и белые грибы.

[@mikehoward8201]

Beautiful area where you were, and I think your dog is tops! He was just enjoying being out and your human companionship. Thanks for no crappy music too. Just a little mild background soothing music.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much. I couldn't do without her. :)

[@Musiclife-cl7ji]

The dog is the most loyal of all.

[@prettyoutside7464]

I'm glad to have you back! Thank you for sharing!

[@DonVonGun]

Good to be back. Thanks my friend :)

[@broniuksantanuks6605]

Wow, I remembered my childhood spent outdoors on the lakes! Greetings from other side of Baltic!

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :) Why did you stop?

[@samuraihung8353]

When I am old, I also want to be like you, mix with nature, live in the wild. very peaceful ❤️

[@hehehe6810]

Such a beautiful place

[@DonVonGun]

It is. Love going to Sweden :)

[@lindaclark5911]

There has never been a cuter dog,a cooler guy, or a nicer place to camp. Well, wait a minute, ive camped in some nice places, most places while camping are nice...

[@carlpasha]

Sheer poetry. Thank you. And I too wondered how much gear you took on the woodland trip. Nice to see someone who doesn't seem to be a gramme-counting ultra-lighter!

[@DonVonGun]

I am a lousy packer. I am always thinking: What if I wanna.... I carry roughly about 35 kg. When home in Denmark I also carry water. But I dont walk far.

[@LarsRibe]

Det var da de dejligste 17 minutter på KZbin jeg har set i meget lang tid! Ser ud til at have været en fantastisk tur - tak for delingen.

[@DonVonGun]

Tak Lars :)

[@mikenovember5884]

Question was the yellow fungus chicken of the woods? Pretty sure I found some today . Looked it up it looked identical . In my opinion you have to be seasoned like this guy to just eat wild mushrooms. I have heard stories of lifetime woodsmen making fatal misidentification so I passed it up . It made my mouth water like this video. This guy was boss of the Bush .

[@frankkrunk]

The Latin name is "Cantharellus cibarius" a Chanterelle that's common in Sweden. It's known as "the gold of the forest" here. They have a few (non-lethal) poisonous look-kinda-alikes, but it's really easy to tell them apart once you see the differences. This is a good "entry level" mushroom for foraging. Other mushrooms can have a lot of lookalikes, but the unique colour and shape of chanterelles means you only have to memorize like three mushrooms to be able to safely pick and eat these. (NOTE: the above goes for Sweden, other evil lookalike mushrooms may exist in other areas)

[@Nikoolaid]

They are Smooth Chanterelles. The others are Penny Bun Bolettes.

[@aswathims9186]

Fire creation..wow...snowy forest..peaceful atmosphere.. 💖

[@realsunfish]

I greatly enjoyed your video. I was getting bored with watching people put up tents and eat things but your style makes a change and I've subscribed. I would have eaten the perch though,and maybe even the roach.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you. Yes I love perch as well, but I had to try to catch some crayfish. :)

[@isakdahling680]

I can watch these type of videos for hours, i want to try it myself someday.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks, you should :)

[@rickshaw1971]

Good dog, helping with surgery.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you. She is unconditional love and my best friend :)

[@user-rq3hd9nd4o]

Очень впечатлило. Красота кругом, природа как в средней полосе, лисички растут. Вообщем как и положено в походе. Собака хавает чернику, костер горит, раки на месте. Пять баллов.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks :D

[@user-rq3hd9nd4o]

Thanks. You is good dude. OK!

[@DonVonGun]

:D

[@mastermastromastello]

Hey my friend is important to always wear the gloves. A big hug to your dog

[@zeunerts4989]

Why?

[@DonVonGun]

I have gloves, but I usually don't use them, I like to feel what I am handling. Hugs back from my dog :D

[@jussieronen3707]

Greetings from the "Eastern Wildland", the forests of Sweden look beautiful yet so familiar. 🇫🇮 🇸🇪

[@71TOXIC]

Your Dog is very cool. Kind of intellektuell Dog. I like him more than Cali from self reliance! Your Films are first Class, Thank you!

[@chesteryaz]

My dream life, sometimes we need something like this to recover our minds. Thanks for sharing

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you for watching an commenting. :)

[@jackyblacky4616]

Thanks for the reply Donvongun,if you ever come to Australia,would like to take you bush here, I love dogs,but we won't be taking that boxed plonk.cheers mate.jack aus

[@vopenacattleco]

Thank you for sharing your trip. Beautiful place

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much :)

[@rustypanels1917]

I live in Australia mate, would have been eaten by a crock by the second day. While tryan to survive the spider and snake bites, after been bitten by dingoes and mossies.

[@ZacTexC]

Rusty Panels now they have radicalism to worry about which in my mind is worse than a croc

[@DonVonGun]

We only have ticks :D Don't envy you.

[@joschiweiss9495]

Thank you for this wonderful video from rhineland palatinate, germany. That's why my kids and I love sweden.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks. I love going to Sweden as well. :)

[@yuthok1]

this is called being one with nature. Love this video. That s the way to be. You got a new subcriber. please keep the videos coming.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much. Will do my best :)

[@dirtylittlemonkey]

You've got a good dog, every time I've tried to take our dog fishing for protection at night he got bored really quick and kept wandering off trying to go home

[@DonVonGun]

We sleep in nature almost every weekend. She is use to it, and loves it :)

[@DonVonGun]

Can you guys please help me understand why this video has so many more views than my other videos? Thanks

[@francisvilleneuve9785]

Because it is awesome.

[@ClaudeInsecte]

It's that can of beer popping after the splinter! Really made me laugh! Mind you... I didn't know about that before I watched, so I think it must've been the thumbnail. It looked like a lovely place...and it was. Kind regards :)

[@andrewcorcoran9396]

DonVonGun it’s just a brilliant video well done sir.

[@AhDee1023]

I was watching other people's camping videos, and your video appears on the recommend section, and this is really great! Thank you for making such wonderful video! I have subscribed your channel.

[@ecopsych101]

youtube's "algo's" suggested this video to me. I've never seen any others, and didn't know you existed. So, somehow it's connecting this video to other's I've watched.

[@chopperhehehe]

That was like watching a memory of my own. Havent done that since i was a kid and lived in Sweden Svergie am now in Scotland this place is gorgeous but always remeber it was hotter in Sweden lol 👍😁

[@DonVonGun]

:) Last year sucked. It rained all summer.

[@alijahanshahi6689]

You made it pleasant with your silence.

[@nadiacastagno1749]

Beautiful!!! That remind me when l was a child with my father!!! Fishing, forest, mushrooms...the speaking silent. I love your dog, silent, always with you like my dog. Thanks for sharing that story. ☕☔💗🍃🍻

[@bonesstones6584]

Those are the hands of a man! Beautiful video sir!

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much :)

[@tonyeden8381]

That is such a beautiful place to camp 😊

[@DonVonGun]

It is. I have been there a few times, and can't wait to go back :)

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

Great video. Really like you camp setup and the contents of ur video was brilliant thank you for sharing

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much for liking it, and commenting :)

[@szabokaroly4331]

50% fishing skill, 100% master chef.

[@ravan01d]

Much needed for current generation.

[@DonVonGun]

Agree :)

[@susanjohnson2579]

I love watching you and may I say I like a man with strong but gentle hands!

[@hypnotoad4293]

OMG Bacon and Wild Mushrooms in cream reduction yum!!

[@sonofthesea]

Love the joy and abandon with which you throw the food into the pan - great video in the tradition of not speaking and just doing and being - bravo!

[@steveg8322]

Both man and dog are eloquent in their silence.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks :)

[@lhv2208]

Gorgeous video! Thank you for posting. It is a treat for my eyes. We don't get much rain in the Arizona desert. Cheers!

[@DonVonGun]

We could do with less rain. If you want rain, see my newest video. :O

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Awesome video. So peaceful. Beautiful area to hang around in for a few days. Enjoyed watching. 😃👍👍

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks. Yes it was nice :)

[@wpatrick22744]

It's always great to find great vids like this on the tube.no fuss lots to watch and take in.thanks for sharing that with us.patrick north east linconshire uk

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@denisapwoodsman]

Your channel is so great. Thanks to inspire me and share your skill for us. Cheers bro.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much, glad to inspire. :D

[@powskier]

Love it that your dog goes with you.

[@DonVonGun]

I couldn't do without her. :)

[@diegodisturbed379]

It's very relaxing to watch.Thanks for this.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@lindaclark5911]

It is so nice to see you and hear birds. Hammock camping is the best!

[@BushcraftAdventure]

Hello🖐🏻😏 Awesome place my friend! Thanks for your video and greetings from Rus✊🏻😉

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much. And thanks for writing in english, google translate is not so good with russian to english or danish. :( There is quite a few russian comments i can't reply, because i don't understand it. :(

[@Happyheart146]

You make it look so easy. Your bow-wow is lovely and your country looks beautiful. You are a lucky soul. Peace and light.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@HLsab]

Fantastic video man , I love pulling splinters out and that was a good one .

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks. Felt better to pull out than when it got in. :O

[@sopansopyan8355]

Gokil mas bule..pemandangan negara Swis emang bikin adem..wait 4 next video more

[@ronactive]

Very nice video. We also like to travel in the wilderness, but drive around the world with the roof tent. Sweden is still missing, but is also planned. But first we go to Albania and Romania.

[@DonVonGun]

Thanks :) Sounds amazing :O Have a nice trip. ;)

[@aegismule13]

one of the best bushcraft videos ever!

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you very much :)

[@kevinsipangkar4572]

god what a lovely place

[@DonVonGun]

Sure is. :)

[@kopitothai8163]

When I saw the grill pawn.The first thing I thought is the bad guy with pliers hand in "Ultra man". Look yummy. Thanks for sharing.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@Trinity4me]

First time here and only one video was all it took to become a subscriber!

[@DonVonGun]

Haha! Thank you very much :)

[@nikfaiter3772]

Друг, в раколовки вместо рыбы, закинь целые головки чеснока. Выбирай только самцов, самок помести по две штуки обратно в раколовки, остальных отпусти. Так у тебя всегда будет хороший улов. Удачи тебе. Хорошее видео.

[@arturcruz9067]

Man, I’m so hungry, and you post this video on wonderful woods eating bacon?? This is AWESOME 😎😎

[@AndersJackson]

And the bacon isn't even close to be the best in that meal... ;-)

[@SnapshotFlo]

Fossil hunting and wild camping, I don't think it gets any better

[@Jpw333]

Great video, you earned yourself a new subscriber my friend! Sweden looks gorgeous, similar to the landscape where I'm from in the US. Love your dog too, truly mans best friend. Thanks for sharing !

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :) Where are you from in the US?

[@Jpw333]

Of course! and Central Pennsylvania, rolling hills and remote woodlands

[@DonVonGun]

That sounds good. Denmark unfortunately is pretty flat. The highest point is 172,54 meters. :D But we have a nice coast line.

[@huntersmoon9724]

Loved the real wood craft here from making traps to wild food menu. Great video.

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@kingrcrow4209]

Can you do a 3 day survival vid? And how many years of experience do you have in the woods? I have 6 and i am only 11.and thank you for bringing your dog i love how loyal she is.

[@BushCampingTools]

Plus I'm a crazy fossil collector too. Glad I discovered your channel!

[@DonVonGun]

Cool. :) Thanks. My channel will be most about bushcraft/woodcraft tho. :)

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi, no problems, my channel is similar of sorts.

[@asifanwar4872]

Nature and silence ....beauty 👌

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@lazyiska7595]

Goin to the place like this with a nice dog is heaven! Great vid!

[@DonVonGun]

It is. Thanks :)

[@saimonhills7248]

what a beautiful video mate, can't wait to go play outside. respect from canada

[@DonVonGun]

Thank you :)

[@bacebace5962]

Love from Czech republic 🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿