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Bushcraft Dugout Shelter - Clay Fireplace
Bushcraft Dugout Shelter - Clay Fireplace
In this week's trip, we wanted to make a start on the Bushcraft Dugout shelter that we marked out in our last video. Taking on a large-scale bushcraft project in the woods can be quite daunting, and this project was no different. The thought of having to excavate tons and tons of clay from the ground with just hand tools was always going to be a large project, so mentally preparing for the day was at the forefront of our minds that morning.
Before we broke ground, Bow strong up a large tarp over the excavation site as we had a lot of rain forecast for that day and for the following weeks. Although we are we were aware that that would be some water that would get into the excavation site we didn't want to come back to a giant puddle of mushy clay, that would make it very difficult to work in.
After the tarp was strung up it was time to break ground. All of the forest clearing in the previous episode was leading up to this moment and as soon as the shovels dug into the ground, you could feel the excitement building between all of us.
How Hard is it to make a Bushcraft Dugout Shelter?
If you're like us and you've spent hundreds of hours watching people practice bushcraft on CZcams, and building dugout shelters, you will know that generally the actual excavation process is skipped over fairly quickly and it makes it look pretty straightforward and easy to accomplish. If ever you are planning on doing a bushcraft dugout shelter you should definitely plan for it to be extremely taxing on your body and extremely time-consuming. Moving that much clay with just hand tools is a lot of work.
The most difficult part was removing the top foot of topsoil and black dirt, as it was laden with surface roots, making it very difficult to get the spades and shovels into the ground. Once we'd removed the top foot of black dirt we were pleased to find that there was lots of clay underneath. Removing the clay was also tricky but a lot less frustrating as you could actually get the shovel into the ground 9 times out of 10 although hitting rocks was a frequent occurrence.
How long does it take to make a Dugout shelter?
The first stint of digging took around four to five hours before we were exhausted enough that we needed to change pace. We ended up placing a steel fire pit in the ground that we had found buried on Eric's property earlier that day, and making a small temporary bench for us to relax around the fire whilst we envisioned what the rest of the camp might look like once we finished on the shelter was a nice end to the day.
The following day we returned to excavating the dugout shelter. Another four or five hours of work was ahead of us as we got deeper and deeper into the ground. We pulled a ton of stones out of the ground which will be useful later for building fireplaces and other things. In total, I think we probably spend around 10 to 12 hours Excavating the site between the three of us.
Why did you decide to build a fireplace so soon in the shelter?
It was probably a little premature to start building a fireplace in the shelter this early on, especially since we haven't finished excavating the sides of the shelter. We decided to do it because we wanted to experience what it was like to work with clay as a raw building material. When you spend that much time digging a hole in the ground you really start to get excited about doing more creative projects.
What was it like working with Clay as a building material?
Working with clay as a bushcraft building material is extremely therapeutic. Mushing the clay up with water into a paste, and applying it to stick and sapling foundation was really fun too. Smoothing it out with water with super satisfying and I think everyone is looking forward to wattle and daubing the shelter once we get to that stage in the build.
When we were working on the Bushcraft Heroes treehouse we always wanted to work with clay but never really found the right projects to take it on. I'm glad that we got to work with it on this trip and even if the fireplace doesn't last due to being exposed to the elements, I'd happily rebuild it, and learn more about this building technique...
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00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Tarp Setup
01:34 - Breaking Ground
02:20 - Fire Pit Installation
03:10 - Making Fire
03:43 - Making a Bushcraft Bench
04:55 - Day 2 - Excavation
08:13 - Chimney Excavation
10:53 - Clay Fireplace
13:25 - Making Fire in The Clay Fireplace
15:49 - Final Clay Fireplace Work
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Komentáře

  • @DesertRainSH
    @DesertRainSH Před 11 dny

    I will def try it!

  • @robertflores2576
    @robertflores2576 Před měsícem

    Dissapointed, to say the least. Although you did "some bushcraft skills" I mostly saw a bunch of frat boys camping and using camping skills. Chain saws, coffee pots, cooking gear, bottled water, cell phones and battery packs, to name a few-really? How about carving or making utensils, making bowls (stone or wood) to boil water or rain catchment systems. Farrid rod is ok but I prefer various samples of fire starting with nature or found articles. Do you guys even know what a feather board, birds nest is? How to make a bow for friction fire and rock point drill? Make wood fasteners not only with Para chord but use hand made chords or rope, drill a hole and carve a dowel or cut a mortise connection? Bush craft to many is crafting need items in the wild whether homesteading or survival. Making warm and usable shelter to survive natural weather conditions, and creatures. Without having to carry gasoline, electric chords, generators, chain saws or other camping gear. Bush craft is starting with bear essentials and using as much nature provided materials to homestead in remote areas or for survival until rescued. Use snares, traps, home made fishing lines hooks and bobbers or lures, home made weapons for hunting or protection Can you camp with a spool of para chord, farred rod, knife, hatchet and folding saw? These are common items I could say find chert or make friction fires, flint knap a knife, make a stone axe, if you didn't have the store bought equivalent. I'd rename you clip from Bush craft heros to 50/50 campers (50% outdoors bushcraft and 50% modern day campers)

  • @jordanbui6313
    @jordanbui6313 Před měsícem

    Where you guys go again 🥺

  • @wendybeasley7031
    @wendybeasley7031 Před 3 měsíci

    Loved the video, and was thrilled to find a real bacon bannock, like the ones I ate in Scotland. One thing, pretty please put up the ingredients and QUANTITIES at the end! It saves trial and error, especially the amount of cheese, green onions, and garlic! I am subscribing!

  • @Handlebar__
    @Handlebar__ Před 3 měsíci

    This is great. Good video. Simple. Best format yet.

  • @moriataylor7184
    @moriataylor7184 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome love these videos especially u doing with your son! Way to go ..where abouts are u located?!

  • @gijohn0389
    @gijohn0389 Před 6 měsíci

    I cam honestly say that i am so glad you guys are back, i watch all of the bushcraft heros series and love you have chosen to come back. How ever you proceed from here i am greatful for the the return. Thanks chaps all the way from England.

  • @PutrefiedLich
    @PutrefiedLich Před rokem

    Ayy bushcraft hero’s are BACK!!! Been here since the start. Was even in the liverstreams

  • @liamerickson3427
    @liamerickson3427 Před rokem

    how did it taste? ive heard that goldeneye doesnt taste great but ive been very tempted to try some anyway

  • @naturlichebewegung1545

    Awesome

  • @Coffee1776
    @Coffee1776 Před rokem

    I think I'd be using a battery-operated saws-all 😂

  • @petertuckergoettler5720

    Cool, merci.

  • @corey7420
    @corey7420 Před rokem

    I caught a 4.5 foot long sturgeon by gold bar I love fishing Alberta

  • @DC_Babba
    @DC_Babba Před rokem

    ey bro when are the next few vids comin

  • @blitzkopf7267
    @blitzkopf7267 Před rokem

    well done what is the diameter and height of this tent?

  • @mikegibbs7676
    @mikegibbs7676 Před rokem

    Pegging the tarp that close will create moisture mould and mildew this is clearly a very temporary shelter!!!! Even with a hot stove you will create too much moisture inside your hot tent what a waste a time just make a teepee instead!

  • @mikegibbs7676
    @mikegibbs7676 Před rokem

    Too bad a teepee is better in all ways made in a similar way using a tarp and a half moon pattern cutout is proper! But the cutout pattern used in this video is actually wrong and will fail as my diy teepee with a tarp lasts for years!!!!!!!!

  • @jesseherbert2585
    @jesseherbert2585 Před rokem

    Hope you see this after 5 yrs. How reliable is this in soaking wet rainy weather? I'm interested how it might compare to fatwood in such circumstances. Thanks for the detailed video, nice one spart ignition!

  • @WHEELZ1
    @WHEELZ1 Před rokem

    what happened?

  • @The-Lonely-Nexus
    @The-Lonely-Nexus Před rokem

    I would feel okay about thus but I don't as it is not dead wood they using

  • @gatewaybushcraft
    @gatewaybushcraft Před rokem

    Great work guys, I was looking for a way to make a fireplace without stone for my current project and now I have it 🤙

  • @Passin_thru68
    @Passin_thru68 Před rokem

    I will never look at bannock the same after seeing it made like this!!!

  • @capnjackcanon
    @capnjackcanon Před rokem

    Bro’s!!! I have missed Bushcraft Hero’s sooooooo much! Excited to see what you do with the new site! Please post more!!!

  • @zerg344
    @zerg344 Před rokem

    tip get some paint or something to put a mark on wood and just press it on for perfect placement

  • @KIDHLRGarage
    @KIDHLRGarage Před rokem

    Can’t wait to see more, any updates?

  • @paigehawkins1945
    @paigehawkins1945 Před rokem

    Around here in Mississippi/USA, I tend to find it on dead black walnut, cottonwood and quaking aspen trees. When I first found this fungus I had no idea what the name of it was or if it was even a viable fire starter until I felt how hard it was. I had to pry it off with my knife. I cut it open and saw/felt how woody it was. So I took the ferro rod out experimenting, struck it and bam. An ember. That tiny piece smoldered forever until it was completely consumed. I was amazed! Then I started doing research and watched several videos including this one. I thought I had made a discovery at first!!! Lol. But yeah, I found some big ones yesterday and they will definitely be going into my tinder pack. Some good info right here on this video.

  • @bine7062
    @bine7062 Před rokem

    i will never forget growing up watching you guys. legends.

    • @WalkWild
      @WalkWild Před rokem

      Thanks man. Wish we could make more content but things keep getting in the way. Was a blast tho

  • @inforozne5575
    @inforozne5575 Před rokem

    Guys, where are you? Did you get lost in the woods, again? 😅 Did you abandon the channel?

  • @MarkAninon
    @MarkAninon Před rokem

    Surely build a crow’s nest or add a tree net

  • @MrIjanharun
    @MrIjanharun Před rokem

    I'm ok with the change of direction from u guys. Just dont delete or hide videos from past. Salam from Malaysia 🇲🇾

  • @anthonymiller4201
    @anthonymiller4201 Před rokem

    What’s the state of the tree house currently?

  • @stevencraig9090
    @stevencraig9090 Před rokem

    Love fire pit and will be doing my next juct like it . What name of the hat very nice

  • @LauraSmith-rs5fj
    @LauraSmith-rs5fj Před rokem

    You didn't show us you undoing the knots... how do we even know if this is good in actual use.

  • @epiphgd4302
    @epiphgd4302 Před rokem

    Ah lads, those stones will not take the heat and can splinter and explode. You should use granite/ marble/ slate. Stone that doesn’t absorb water. Or just wear goggles and hope for the best lol.

  • @tomtee6796
    @tomtee6796 Před rokem

    We are on our way to another bushcraft Basecamp love this missed you guys

  • @bearlakebushcraftcompay4828

    Who taught you to tie the CJK this way?

  • @jordanbui6313
    @jordanbui6313 Před 2 lety

    Randomly popped up in my feed, asked myself “who is this channel and why am I subbed?” Scrolled down and was like you guys were the ones who did that tree house. I’m glad you guys are back! A whole entire rebrand, good work ^^

  • @melaniesewraj0120
    @melaniesewraj0120 Před 2 lety

    Wow so excited to see youguys eating biltong. it's delicious. So many recipes you can make from it as well. Loving your videos, I'm super passionate about bushcraft and wilderness survival. Look forward to many more projects. Melanie S. South Africa

    • @WalkWild
      @WalkWild Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the kind comment Melanie ☺️

  • @alecruzcruz9047
    @alecruzcruz9047 Před 2 lety

    *Easy to store. I don't have a lot of room **MyBest.Tools** and these will tuck in or hang up nearly anywhere. I like the slots and extra brackets for holding spacers and bracing*

  • @markhenry2826
    @markhenry2826 Před 2 lety

    Well done…

  • @saykhelrachmones8668
    @saykhelrachmones8668 Před 2 lety

    Hey! I've got a great idea. Let's take a long weekend, dig a big hole, and get in it.

  • @johndifrancisco3642
    @johndifrancisco3642 Před 2 lety

    This is bringing back memories of when I was a kid. We made totally underground camps but were too afraid to sleep in them. It is great to see you guys back in action. I'm hoping for another treehouse somewhere down the line. That whole camp was awesome and I miss it. I'm sure you do too. Thanks for the video!

    • @WalkWild
      @WalkWild Před 2 lety

      Thanks John! Yes lots of content coming for sure. Maybe not treehouses but equally cool stuff 😃

  • @terryarcher1896
    @terryarcher1896 Před 2 lety

    Looks really good!

  • @LundysWildcampBushcraft

    Were is the original crew ????

    • @WalkWild
      @WalkWild Před 2 lety

      Reuben is super busy these days but I'm sure we will have him in some episodes when his schedule frees up!

    • @LundysWildcampBushcraft
      @LundysWildcampBushcraft Před 2 lety

      @@WalkWild happy day's keep the video's coming 👍👍

  • @jimhavouski7603
    @jimhavouski7603 Před 2 lety

    Great video, love the editing!

  • @vryce6322
    @vryce6322 Před 2 lety

    From a tree house build to a Dugout shelter. Quite the change. I'm really looking forward to see where this one goes in the videos to come.

    • @WalkWild
      @WalkWild Před 2 lety

      Yes very different! Glad to have you along for the ride!

  • @Jester626
    @Jester626 Před 2 lety

    how have you got your gloves attached to you that seems like an interesting way of doing it.

    • @WalkWild
      @WalkWild Před 2 lety

      It's a Paracord loop in each glove that clips into a carabiner