Woodsman Ways Part 8 (Staple Skills)

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[@kevinoverton7777]

Hey Derek, Amen on the food. Priding myself on going as long as neede without food, at the end of the day when you lay down, if that stomach is rumbling even some jerky and water is much appreciated. I was fortunate enough to learn practical skills from my great grandfather and I see that practicality in the things you teach now. Thank you for your time and all that you do my friend.

[@ChrisCollier]

I like how you don't just follow the status quo on priorities,etc. Your knowledge, experience, and use of common sense allows you to do this. My staple skills include getting the staples out of my back from last week's surgery, unfortunately forcing me to take it easy for the next 2 months. Just when the weather up here is getting nice. Great to see another video from you Derek and look forward to many others!

[@TBOR101]

Good to see you back on camera, I made my first order from your store, turn around was excellent for snail mail. Yes I still use the Post Office, more we use the internet, more we add to the unemployment. Sorry, enough about that, I'm a big fan of your videos and now a big fan of your store.

[@Robert31352]

Sarge, many years ago, before the "survival" craze started, we were taught that a good hunter will eat good some of the time, but a good trapper will eat good all of the time. I was raised around the east Texas woods, and I believe that what I was taught was fact. Trapping also extends to the water also. I have come home many times without catching a fish on a hook, but am always able to trap all of the minnows and crawdads I could use or eat on that same fishing outing.

[@SwampRatProductions]

Good discussion ! One thing I noticed from Dave's advanced classes is that you have to think and do all tasks seemingly at the same time. Fire, water, shelter, food. Or how one task is dependent on another. Can't boil your water without fire..... primitive skills are a great thing to know

[@savgal1211]

New Sub here!! Every night I work on survival skills ( I have agood deal, but always need to recall/brush up), I am relearning knot tying..this week.. I have 4 signal mirrors, compasses, and flare guns and hand held flares.. My Husband is ahunter and former Scout master/Eagle scout.. He grew up on afarm, so he is VERY handy with survival, etc etc I have found the colapsible water buckets are great! Can gather h20 to prefilter ( spare the Berkey filter) can bathe with these fabric

[@robertclarke7274]

Good to see you back again Sarge, very wise info!

[@saladfork8]

You guys get me out in the woods when I am unable at the time and stuck at home I thank you :)

[@nikoshoji2993]

Great video; I've been trying to plan a trip and this was a good reminder on what i need to focus on and make sure i can do easily

[@TheNewsYouLose]

Hey Sarge Love the vids Brother been doing Survival for a long time and base my school on the rule of 3's and 6 survival priorities the thing your missing on the 3 minutes without air is when someone has drowned a lot of schools I give start out in a canoe and from watching Your vids and vids with Dave I think you do some canoe stuff as well. If something happened then you have taught everyone the critical 3 minutes to get air to your brain! Thanks Brother Sarge God Bless and Keep On Keep'in On!

[@sargefaria]

Appreciate that man....thank you very much! Take care and enjoy the gear!

[@kevinoverton7777]

Hey Derek, Good to have you back my friend. Once again another common sense, well thought out vid. Thanks for all you do brother and cant wait for the Nessmuck series!

[@survivewithout]

I love the series your doing and i'm with you on the food. when your hungry you don't think right and cant get as much done plus I think you burn a lot more calories in the woods. your not on the couch in a climate controlled environment. thank you for these great videos your putting out

[@2jakezowee]

Well covered! I like how you interdicted your views on the rule of 3's. You brought out very good points. You broke it down to a very common sense way of thinking about survival.

[@saladfork8]

I really appreciate your breakdown on this subject. You are right on it and some out there may likely learn from you. :) I appreciate that you take the time to share your knowledge. Thank you.

[@TheNewsYouLose]

Keep'em coming Brother! Great video Sarge man your right on about the food Brother I need to start focusing on that a little more myself!!! Good looking out Brother, sometimes it takes someone saying something to make you realize it!!! I hope all the other KZbinrs and Instructors out there realize it. Thanks Brother!!! God Bless and Keep On Keep'in On!!!

[@watermain48]

Great video with a lot of food for thought, especially not waiting to get hungry...thanks for sharing with us Sarge, much appreciated.

[@sargefaria]

+Bill K. Thanks bud

[@MrGitpicker]

Thanks for another great vid Sarge. I like the fact that you are not constantly trying to sell your products every vid though I will be making purchases from your store. Thanks for sharing the info! Good stuff!!

[@jaxboonie]

woodsman ways is one of my favorite series.....hate that your still having camera problems sarge...but a non-HD video is way better than no video at all. this really has a pretty good picture at 480p.

[@dowopdodge832]

Well said and I feel Mr. Ron Hood would have approved. When I watched Mr. hoods Video when he explained the rule of threes I took away from that is to look for what dangers are imminent and what are not. Me personally I get like one of those snicker commercials when my hunger rolls around. One thing I took away from Ron Hood was how to make a figure 4 dead fall. Plus I love my ATAX and Buck Hoodlum both are designed by the late great Ron Hood. I am going to enjoy these staple skill videos. Even though as I am practicing them , as I work to perfect my food procurement practice in the distance I shall hear. " Honey ; clean up dinners almost ready!" so I will have to take my leave of my backyard adventure to procure some edibles in my dining room.

[@spiritpath1]

I was taught there are 4 survival skills and list them in order of importance: 1. Shelter 2. Water 3. Fire 4. Food. Under each of these categories everything else can be listed and will make your life more "comfortable and keep you healthy". I do like your videos and I do find you fun to learn from. Seems the more I learn, the more I WANT to know. Thanks for being here on you tube and for your hard work in making these videos.

[@sargefaria]

spiritpath1 Thank you. I did another video talking about the survival priorities, and broke down the list in a more common sense approach (not saying you are wrong by any means) it may be worth a look. In the Woodsman Ways playlist

[@spiritpath1]

Will do, Thank you.

[@sargefaria]

you're welcome

[@sebagosteve]

A hungry night in the forest is an unpleasant experience. Food keeps your spirits high and focuses your attention on other tasks. Good video.

[@havinfun1911]

Agree totally. If you go 3-4 days without food you will not have enough energy or the drive and/or focus to complete all other tasks that come along with surviving. Great video man as always.

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

These are great videos much good info, but I have one question that I have recently tried to find an answer to and it is this. How do you tell if an animal that you have trapped or shot is healthy enough to eat? I hope you can answer this or lead me to a source that can. Again thanks for all of your good info.

[@shawnkrause417]

Recently found you. Glad I did. Seems you are under rated my friend. I’ve watched several of your videos in the past week or so and I’ve learned so much. Thank you

[@TopwolfOutdoors]

Hi Sarge, another super great info video you put out for us to watch,have a good week my friend,Donald

[@Jb429421]

All great points! I'm spoiled living in tropical south Florida. Edibles within arm reach year round. Great video btw....looking forward to the next one.

[@Marty450]

I like the way you think! Glad to see you back!

[@BradGryphonn]

"I wonder what my beanie wearing Woodsman mate is going to do with staples?" Oh... ;)

[@beebob51]

Good one Sarge. I look at survival like a bank account. The more you take out without putting back, the faster you start bouncing checks :) Excellent points on how your situation dictates the order of your priorities. Nothing will deteriorate your morale or mental state like a lack of food. When people are nervous, they want to eat more so then that problem compounds itself. To prevent that, the ability to identify plants and forage may be just enough to buy you time to get other priorities set

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

...it goes a long way in teaching one what they can and/or cannot do and they'll never know until they've been through it. Your body will acclimate itself to whatever situation you're in IF you take stock in your situational awareness and set your mind on a POA. Once you do that and begin to execute that plan, you're good...

[@MountainMistWanderer]

Good vid and thoughts. Besides calories food is just great for a relaxed mind set. None of those other things make you feel as relaxed as you would feel after eating a good meal.

[@galenlong3005]

I agree totally Sarge, Those 6 points are what keeps you alive during a survival situation. Food can be high up on that list due too your moral in a survival situation, You may have everything at your disposal, water, shelter, fire, but if your psycholgical goes down, and you get thinking man are they going to find me? that right there can and will put you in a world of hurt. Food can help you not to think like that. I try to carry a bit of food with me in my kit just to keep moral up. Good vid.

[@curraheetnwoodlands3000]

Food is so huge for keeping the mind right and focused on the to do list. Thanks . CURRAHEE!

[@Kayakwinds]

Your focus on first aid is very wise. An injury, illness or fast moving infection can kill you in short order. But many people overlook these matters.

[@michaelerickson5674]

Glad to see you back in business, making vids!

[@Waldhandwerk]

Very good Derek. Have a great Day my friend, Sepp

[@AussieBushman]

I believe that "AIR" is included in the rule of 3's because you forget or disregard it at your own peril, example: we had 3 snowboarders lost in a white-out between Mt. Thredo and Mt. Kosciusko, they built a snow cave/shelter to escape the weather, they forgot or disregarded the rule of 3's relating to "AIR" and their bodies were discovered about 2 1/2 months later when the snow started to thaw, they had all suffocated because no one kept the air/ventilation-hole open!

[@schnittteisen]

hunting, fishing, trapping, what about gathering stuff? can be the most comfortable way to get sth to eat... Looking forward for the upcoming videos, then I´ll finally have more time for being outdoor as well.

[@sargefaria]

np buddy, thanks for your time and comments

[@sargefaria]

Well put my friend. Hope all is well in NY buddy, take care huh

[@dacs67]

Good to see you back up and running. Camera? Glad it's working out for ya.

[@GuroJeromeTeague]

Breath is simply a panic vs. calm state. If you are in a stress/fear inducing situation one of the first things you loose is your ability to control your breathing (ie hyperventalation or breath holding). In the military we use a term coined combat breathing in these situations. Combat breathing is nothing original it is the same technique used in anxiety attacks. Slow, deep, controlled breaths will bring back mental focus, lower heart rate, and bring breathing back under control.

[@vipper102]

when will you be getting in more tarps ? love your vids

[@ramsessilent]

I agree 100% with everything you said bro, but I group hunting and traping together and make my 3rd foraging. so my list gos #1 foraging/herbalism (because you can do it well doing everything else anywhere you are) #2 (depends on where you are and what you have with you but normaly) hunting/traping because traps are easy to make no matter what gear you have with you and are aways working for you. #3 Fishing(can be #2 if you have gear and area to fish) it can cross over into trapping with no gear

[@EatCarbs]

Great video bro The thing that gets me about food,.. it can be SO cheap and light weight to carry. There are lots of things out there that will provide a meal.. even just tossing in 5-6 packs of ramen and a bag of jerky. You won't be eating like a king..but it's better than going to sleep hungry. I'll never understand the poor attitude about eating in the woods. Thanks for the video

[@davidclarke4040]

hi sarge you are right food is a necessity as are all the other things good to see you back good video all the best

[@GoldenLohan]

Loving your videos sarge. Ive not long discovered dave Canterbury and the pathfinder channel and so found your channel from there. I'm from in the UK so we cant hunt and trap here (not like your can in the states that is) been into bushcraft many years but loving the frontiersman usa style info... (Y)

[@KillerNetDog]

I agree importance depends on the situation, most folks I see tend to be in cooler climates up north. Shelter is important if the weather is going to kill you, but where I am located days get to 105 or so, nights are in the 80's and you can easily sleep in the open, only rain can get you cold here.. Around here water tends to pop to #1 when it's 105 with humidity and you are sweating buckets. I don't think I could last 3 days here without water with any kind of exertion. Food is next for me here. Then I can think about hygiene/first aid and shelter etc. I have been without food for about three weeks, it isn't something you want to endure, it put me down for the count and took quite a while to recover from.

[@slhaynes]

Thank you, I've been working on the skills for a little while now.

[@JGrous]

I completely agree with what your sayin bro. Food and water are very necessary in my book. If anything just to boost over all moral of the situation at hand. I'd much rather have food than try to rough it out for days without.

[@sargefaria]

Thanks Yuchi, I appreciate it man. I like this series for some reason as well ; )

[@sargefaria]

thanks man, more to come for sure

[@sargefaria]

Appreciate ya as always brother, thank you

[@sargefaria]

Thanks Donald, appreciate that brother

[@jonahwalker7717]

I agree 100%. Yes worry about shelter and fire first, then locate some water, but after a day the first thing I would be after is food! Hey Sarge what type of shirt is that? Wool? Wheredya get it?

[@FernHillOhio]

Great vid bud. Glad to see ya back!

[@sargefaria]

Thanks Sepp....hope you are well my friend! Take care eh

[@TANKDIESEL1000]

always a great brother...keep up the great work

[@jamesritchie6899]

Situation always dictates level of importance, but it's equally important to have all these skills. No one survives weeks without water. No one functions for three weeks without food. You can live three weeks without food, but you won't be able to actually function nearly that long. You're a very unusual person if you can function after four to five days without food. It may fall under hunting, but gathering is often the easiest way to find food. Nuts contain a tremendous amount of calories per pound, and chances are there are edible plants all around you at every time of year, if you just know what they are.

[@sergiudec]

Having food in a desperate/dangerous/new situation is a big advantage. not necessarily for those who can mentally process the idea that food might not be available for a couple of days. But if you're stuck somewhere accompanied by a small child, and/or animals, their behavior becomes impredictable. Dogs will wonder for days in search of mice or other small game and they will not sit around you if they're hungry unless you imobilize them. just my 2 cents from own experiences. good vid.

[@Jeremy09jm]

love this video and I cant wait for more

[@Mr1SUPERdoodle]

I WAS BEGINNING TO WONDER ABOUT YOU, I GUESS CLASSES ARE KEEPING YOU BUSY, GOOD TO SEE ANOTHER VIDEO.

[@Prepare2Survive]

I've also heard people say it's hard to maintain your mental sanity without other human interaction of any kind for 3 months. Forms of human interaction could just be listening to a radio or having a family picture. Those aren't " real " interactions, but they are still mental interactions.

[@sargefaria]

lol....thanks man. No....been having lots of camera issues. Back to an old one for now, at least it makes videos.

[@14maddaxmorris41]

Good video Sarge. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@ryanhunter1587]

Hello Sir looks like I have some catching up to do. I am wondering if you could fit in some edible mushrooms into a few videos? For the guys who dare to eat the fungus among us. And because some of these mushrooms can be used for first aid uses. One more if I may Sir have you made any vids on dead falls? I would like to see some different ways to set up these very useful food collections points. Thank you.

[@sargefaria]

thanks man. Nope...no new cam, and old one actually. Guess its better than no videos

[@sargefaria]

Awww man. Sorry to hear that bro.....and hope you are well again soon Thanks buddy

[@Rendar600]

Great talk sarge enjoyed every word

[@westvirginiasurvival]

Solid Advice Sarge. Thank You.

[@NoBSSurvival]

I am doing a VR, because this video seems worth replying to. Hope to see the next one.

[@sargefaria]

right on brother, thanks foraging is also key....more on that later ; )

[@snaponjohn100]

Good points Derrick my friend.

[@Prepare2Survive]

What some people fail to realize when it comes to being able to live for about 3 weeks without food is that after about 7 days you'll be so weak that your ability to get food will be a lot harder. After 2 weeks you'll be so weak you'll be sleeping most of the day without any strength or mental ability to do much of anything else. That's why finding food the 1st week is important so you can at least maintain a functional survival activity level.

[@gammondog]

If you think about it, the first rule of three is important.When ever you wear a life vest or insist that your son wears one you are respecting the three minute without oxygen rule. Now that high altitude passenger flight is common you should plan for cabin decompression and remember to put the oxygen mask over your face FIRST before assisting your wife or child. Having a member of your party trapped in an avalanche would be another instance. Securing gates around a pool is another good example.

[@Blacky170974]

Hi you have a really great channel and very interesting because I can learn a lot. lg Helli

[@sargefaria]

Foraging is also very SEASONAL, and may not be plentiful in an area for everyone. NOT to mention it takes a lot of practice and research to become VERY CONFIDENT to identify proper edible plants. Thats why i left it out of this video.....will be doing a seperate video on the topic...but it is surely important to know

[@luvtafsh]

Excellent! I agree, most people including myself would be hard pressed to go more than a day without food or some type of food, as far as the rule of 3's, breathing is a no brainer. But as for 3wks without food, maybe, but if your not used to it, your body is going to start shutting down looong before that...especially if your not in tip top shape, sadly, again, including myself, how many of us truely are? Especially if thrown unexpectedly into a survival situation.

[@maritimespook]

great stuff Sarge!!

[@sargefaria]

Appreciate that brother, thank you very much!

[@richardhummell2497]

I think the first skills in any situation should be planning (locations , weather and time appreciation), navigation (routes in and out , base camp), kit lists (preparation, maintenance, packing order and location), supplies (list, preparation, requirements) transport, permission for land use, restrictions (fire regs, water sources, fishing and hunting) advise friends and relatives of location and timings (ETD home ETA transport drop off, ETA Basecamp) and you haven't even left home. 80% Prep.

[@BlazynGlock]

I like that pull over sweater man

[@drcsep]

Great reminder. Gracias lad.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Having gone through the "no food" for days and "no water" for days and having to trek for miles and miles without the proper nutrition while E&Eing from 2 legged predators and sleeping in 20 degree nights with nothing but the clother on my back, I went through the gamut of emotions and had my mental state stretched to it's reasoning capacity. But, the human body can conform to limited food intake IF (I repeat "IF") the mind is conditioned ahead of time. Everyone should experience that....

[@savgal1211]

buckets, they fold for BOB. and can wash clothes, pots in them. I remember the rule "2 is 1 and One is NONE", Always have 3 of things.. ( I know, it takes money, but cut the fancy cell phone, cable if you must)etc etc And have 3 or 4 ways to start a fire ( steel, Mirrors, Sticks, cotton balls with Vaseline on them, Dryer lint, waterproof matches and strike anywheres. Lighters)..

[@sargefaria]

Right on bro, thats for sure thanks man

[@sargefaria]

LOL....good one brother. Some truth to it for sure

[@dragon3831]

not a little attitude when i get hungry...lol, I get mean, damn high metabolism, i need to eat more often than others. its a very high priority on my list for sure, thanks for the vid bro

[@sargefaria]

Spot on brother...agree totally!

[@flyvet46]

great video again sarge i see you got a new cam

[@flyvet46]

great video sarge as allways thanks

[@sargefaria]

Spot on my friend thank you

[@sargefaria]

There ya go man, nice

[@sargefaria]

Preciate it Kev, thanks man

[@richardhummell2497]

I think the "3 minutes of air " refers to fire placement. If your shelter is full of smoke, after 3 minutes you lose your ability to improve your situation.

[@czechmate9591]

Food is very important to me, after 1 or 2 days, i am mentally stuff, i get attitudy , weak etc,

[@sargefaria]

Thanks Brian

[@DIXIECONFEDERATEDAWG]

I GOT HUNGRY JUST WATCHING THIS VIDEO TALKING ABOUT HUNGER.... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK SARGE....

[@bobbychism3991]

I grew up in the foothills of the Ozarks where my family grew cotton and farming would not support a family and men had to hunt for meat and women went to the woods for poke salad, pecans, black walnuts, hickory nuts, plums, muskedines and many other edibles I wish I had been old enough to have paid more attention to.