The Dakota Fire Hole - Stealth Fire
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- čas přidán 2. 02. 2014
- What if I told you that you could build a fire that only you could see? For stealth camping, the 'Dakota Fire Hole' is just what you need. Low smoke. Low visibility at night.
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This is the correct way to do a "How to" video. Quick, to the point, no long winded intro, humor, no fuss no muss. Thank you for being on point.
+FleaOnPeanut What's muss
It's like a fuss but it rhymes. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muss
There is heaps of humor in here, you laugh-less crow. 😜
FleaOnPeanut No irritating robo voice, either.
British fellas mate straight to it.
Usually a “how to” video or “DIY at home” goes is: Step 1: be able to use an extremely difficult to find $14,000 piece of equipment. I like the pack shovel being all that’s required!
He even said you could use a stick, so the shovel isn't even necessary, although, unlike photoshop, I could actually use a shovel lmao.
Thank you for putting Alfie back on people's home pages with your recent comment. His use of humor and book smarts with limited and inexpensive supplies make his videos so good. I hope he starts posting again since it's winter and going to be spring in a few months.
I mean...he's just making a fire...I'm not sure why that would ever require $14,000 but ok
@@yesdude3914 also lets not forget the IRS which requires far more than 14k to make fires.
@@hckr_-gh7se but can you REALLY use photoshop?
Good on you for including the part about filling the holes again afterwards! Not just for human ankles but larger animals too.
Facts
My first thought was about how good of a punji pit or animal trap this could make after you’re done with it
"Man who digs his own fire hole gets warm twice" -Me
😂
make ancestor proud
Lol
Why, because he digs two holes?
@@dc-collectible Either because he is digging once and then resting at the fire once, or it is an ancient chinese proverb like “no wipe back to front, sure way to get brown balls”
Please, tell me more about this Cheap Hooker...
No, I think you misunderstand... Being able to put your whole arm in is a _bad_ thing.
That cheap hooker is how I keep my arms warm
I too am intrigued
We are hiding the fire from the cheap hooker, we don't want them to have reason to stick around
Divergent Droid lol
I don't normally comment on CZcams videos, but I gotta say, this is EXACTLY how a 'how to' video should be done. You got right to the point, showed us only what we needed to see, and hell, I learned something.
Good job!
Same here. I learned something too
But but but, what about having a garish video intro, rambling on and "humble bragging", playing a stupid trap beat over poorly recorded vocals, and begging people to subscribe!?
Nice accent as well!
@GordoScarface i would sub, tbh. You should make a channel
Yeah, the drawn out intro, plea to like and subscribe is fucking annoying. Just get to the point.
Have you ever cooked baked beans in a hole in the ground. That was a method we tried at our cottage as we were off grid. Mom found the recipe in the news paper in the 60-70's called Hudson Bay baked beans. Definitely off grid. It suggests using a coffee can for your pot. I bought a cast iron dutch oven. I put aluminum foil over the top before the cover to protect from getting ash in when removing pot from fire pit. Oh, that Smokey taste.
so it tasted good?
@@res2306 Probably did, cooking over and open fire brings many flavors to food
@@collectibletaco7797 Amen to that. I miss being able to hunt game like birds and cook them in the open fire. That smokey and charcoal-y taste really makes the trouble worth it.
My family actually tries to cook an entire feast like this once a year, usually around easter. We make beans, stew, soup, and some kind of meat, and then something a little different each time. One time we did mashed potatoes, another time we did sheperds pie, and so on. It's definitely more effort to cook that way, but it's more than worth it
Just make sure the beans are precooked! If you don’t cook kidney beans enough they can kill you (I think it only takes 4 raw beans to do you in)
"You can get the hole dug in 5 minutes" lol! You have a very different landscape there then I've got for sure. Digging a 2 foot hole where I live is gonna take a good 20+ minutes, especially out in the woods. It's just all rocks with a bit of dirt I'm between em haha! Still tho, good tips, good video!
I hear you. Out here in southern NM you might get a foot before you hit caliche, which is pretty much nature's concrete!
definitely just depends on where you're at. Can't account for all earth types.
Southern Ohio or close?
If you use the dirt you dig out to build up the perimeter, you have a working variation! If you dig out a square foot of dirt, you can get a good few inches more 'depth' this way. Not quite as hidden, but performs exactly the same way otherwise.
Northamptonshire (UK) brown clay. I'd need a frickin mini digger.
I like this guy's attitude.
+ricochet188 It doesn't look like digging...more like killing something.
He's probably done so much of both he can no longer distinguish between the two actions.
yep! he is way cool.
personally I found the humor a bit forced and cringe-worthy but that's just me
He SHARED information rather than preaching at you.
Narration: Calm.
Digging: Aggressive af!
He said it should take five minutes if you aren't a bitch about it.
He was definitely not a bitch about it.
Ben
Try that in Pennsylvania. One rock on top of another whenever you try to dig a hole.
Lol
@@AlphaQHard Alfie didn't do these videos in Pennsylvania, so he wouldn't have the same conditions as you. And for the later folk, for him to do it in Pennsylvania at the time would assume he had to time in his schooling, a passport or funds for one, and the funds to fly to Pennsylvania to dig a hole and fly back.
@@audiotyresup Problem with your brain, someone might try it out in Pennsylvania.
For better effect, you might have done this in an open field. The Dakota lived in a region with lots of plains and little cover. A fire may be seen from miles away at night. Some other plains tribes went so far as to live in homes carved out of the sides of ravines and ditches because any visible standing structure on the plains could be seen from a great distance and anyone passing by might choose to drop by. Including raiders.
they were legendary in living off the land
For stealth purposes it's recommended you do a Dakota fire under a tree as that will help break up and disperse smoke.
But I believe this technique was originally used by the Dakota due to the type of fuel available and wind.
I like the tree idea. @@SoulDevoured
Great video, Alfie! The Dakota Fire Hole is so awesome, we designed a stove around the concept. Now we can build one anywhere, including in the sand.
bullet stoves have been around for years
Now that's a proper guide. No bullshit, no useless talking and proper attitude. Peace bro.
And he never told ya that the ordinary dirt can be toxic when exposed to fire
Игорь wait what?
I rarely comment and rarely like how-to videos on youtube: too much talking and "dead space", I find myself trying to skip ahead, then missing something, backtracking, fast-forwarding - 5 minutes worth of information in 20 minutes. This is not one of those videos. One of the best I've seen. Thanks.
This one is indeed 5 minutes of information in 5 minutes.
its amazing i figured this out on my own when i was 12.
this is my default fire-building method, im not a stealth camper or anything, i just find it easier to get a fire started when it's underground.
The work on paint for the side view shows your wholesome calibre! Another extra dimensional video!
Very good video Alfie. Very informative and nice camera work too. This type of fire could also be very helpful in preventing the spread of a surface fire in dry conditions.
Not only did I figure how make an incognito fire, I also got a good laugh. 10/10 quality content
FIRE IN THE HOLE 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥
Go on, say where the fire is
fire in the H
in the hole-
Dakota fire hole? Sounds like something you get after a weeklong session of eating chipotle for lunch.
You must drink too much water to avoid ruptured anus feeling.
😂
Then proceeded to mix taco Bell with Chipotle.
Week long session? Chipotle?
All it takes is one trip and it's
The Hershey Two Steps..
Or quite possibly the afore mentioned cheap hooker.
last time I had a Dakota fire hole, it cost me $75 and that didn't include the penicillin.
Why?
Lmao someone didn’t get the joke 😭😂😂😂😂
J Bolo I don’t get it 😭
Hahaha reasonable cost
@@jacc13b10 3:13 top left corner ;)
I gotta say, I love how 'encouraging' your words are after every practical instruction.
What? That bot? you silly thing, that's a bot (llm product) thats not a person, that's a bot, and you gave it personhood, probably do it all the time, silly fool. Hey it's me Keano Reeves calling, just send me some gift cards, right? Riiight! Silly limes
This channel and Bushradical have gotta be my handsdown favorite outdoorsman type viewing experiences. You either get entranced with the process or aren't annoyed by the content. Great stuff!
Bloody hell man, your commentary is as good as your fire pit
“Sh!t I broke my ankle! ...sweet! a Dakota fire hole! I don’t have to dig my own! And look at all the wet leaves around here. This is my lucky day!”
u got a free ankle for dinner BBQ.
Lo Nama wait you’re not supposed to eat your ankle?
😁
Plot twist: it's actually a punji pit 😂
FÍRE IN THE HOLE!!!!🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️❗❗❗
WATER ON THE HILL
Appreciate the straight to the point approach... no time wasted.! Thank you🙏
By far THE BEST description of this legendary fire lay available on youtube, but not for the weak of heart! Love your sense of humor, Alfie!
Good to know in case I ever have to compete in the Hunger Games
You never know
@Porkchop Periwinkle bro shut up
@Porkchop Periwinkle BrO sHuT uP
Hey, none of those poor bastards in Venezuela saw it coming either.
Or trying to cook some squirrel meat in the middle of the zombie apocalypse
Dude that first minute is absolutely hysterical. Thank you so much for both the laugh AND the educational vid!
Thanks dude. Will definitely be trying this out! The more you know the higher your chances of survival become, happy thriving gents.
"Go Viet-Cong" love it 😂
@@buschwacker5054 Oof, you're just making yourself look bad
Busch Wacker UNO reverse card
Whoa whoa whoa.
We’re all civilized here are we not?
@@buschwacker5054 You know that Vietnamese people like Americans. Even the Communist party of Vietnam likes America more than China.
when i was in army we made a fire, like these to cook during the nighjt , had a guy in surveillance, cause it was forbideen, so we cooked some nice rost meat,,, after a while an offical came to see, how the thigs were, the guy advised me comes somebody in the road, we buried the whole fire,, and covered with wood dirt,
andcaptain said it smells like cooking, you have been mading a fire?, i said no we didnt, he looked for the fire but didnt discovered it, and he said, - smart guy you hidde it, very well and said where is it? i said we didnt made any fire captain, and he said ok, he went away...kekekeke
smell camuflafe is more difficult to do, wind was not helping kekek
German here!
Camping in woods is mostly restricted. Making a fire forbidden aaand we have a lot of choppers flying around checking heat signals via special cams.
Sad im not you
Makes me glad to live in a (mostly) free country
@@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax Be glad for it. Freedom is not always free
Yes fires are forbidden in German Woods but no one cares. I often make fire in our woods
Wait.. you can t camp in woods? That's sad...
to everyone saying "whoa you're unlucky," Germany has some of the most beautiful (and old) forests in the entirety of Europe. One campfire that gets out of control, just one, and centuries of growth can be destroyed in hours. It only takes one idiot or one fire not stamped out properly.
I didn't know that GD Editor tutorials were that realistic
Fire in the hole!!!
A comment to lobotomize yourself over
Most people don't realize how much better this for survival. The fire will warm the ground and the ground will maintain the heat for a very long period of time.
I like to use rocks, if you can find them, to make a liner or bed for the fire to rest on.
The rocks will hold the heat even longer and if you have a cold night, it will allow you to sleep longer with out having to get up and put wood on the fire.
Depends if your trying to be rescued you want a large and smoky fire
@@jameson1239 If you're trying to get rescued why the fuck would you even think of making an underground anything dumbass😂😂😂
@@FatalShotGG people do stupid shit all the time especially when they panic and there brain will jump to the first solution it remembers which would be this video
@@just10NU I don’t know I have fortunately never been in a situation where I had survive and be rescued. I know what your supposed to do when your lost but you know panic and all that so maybe maybe not.
@@FatalShotGG no need to be rude to others. It's uncalled for.
When you're done, flood the hole with water to extinguish any tree roots that may be smoldering-- they could erupt into a wild fire days after you're gone.
Glad you said to fill the holes back up at the end. Some folks do not think about what could happen after they leave an area unregulated and not returning it to natural status.
Very well done. At night, the smoke usually won't be a major concern, but the light most certainly will be. If need be, you can pile the dirt you dig out around it to form a short chimney or further barrier. Just remember that even though the fire itself is hidden, you will still be brightly illuminated by it if you are standing near it, so it's best to still have solid cover and distance between yourself and whatever you're hiding from.
Also, another thing to note is that you wanna make sure the earth pack is pretty sturdy when filling the bastard back up if there're still some coals going. Only thing worse than stepping in a hole and breaking your ankle is stepping in a hole, breaking your ankle, and getting lit on fire by coals that have been staying toasty underground for a whole day after the fire was supposedly put out.
no, you should keep the urine for yourself, since it is drinkable and tasty
mephtec dont forget nutritious as well.
Lmao that was very descriptive... I feel like you have fallen victim to that more than once 😂
Daniel Springer. Maybe he is getting people to "kill themselves" like the video said.
It is true, you should not drink piss on a regular basis.
1:31 That f*ck-you finger is pretty funny!
This video and this channel sparked my love for backpacking, bushcraft and the outdoors 7 years ago
Your parlence and practicality has sold me!
Wonder how many people caught the knob joke, great video as always ;)-
+hakarthemage Also "Balls Deep" at 0:32
If I pronounced through FREW I would want to kill myself, too
+AMERICA IS WHIIITE oh no it isn't 😀
Like a cheap hooker!!! Dude... (Savage!!)
Living Survival “like a cheap hooker” 😂😂😂😂😂
When your done, fill the hole with punji sticks and cover with a thin layer of leaves on top.
Don’t forget to smother the sticks in human feces
@@daniel7767 beat me to it. lol
_you're_ not "your" done
@@coloradostrong bye golly your correct! There definitely better off know thanx too you're amazon proof reeding skillz.
A 2 foot punji trap? What, are ya tryin to catch a raccoon or somethin?
I agree with Flea, keep it simple, short, informative, and educational 👍
As someone who camps on private property, this is very helpful
With a few mods to hold pots these make excellent , really efficient outdoor stovetops. The air flow also helps the wood complete its combustion so you get less ash than a regular fire.
I like how this guy explains stuff, hes very uncensored, love it! Take my subscription
Nicely done, straight to the point.
Perfect. Thanx for posting!
"Go all Vietcong" and "Like a cheap hooker" Brilliant!!!
I remember having this recommended to me 2-3 years ago. It's back and I'm watching it again.
same here but a year later I don't even camp or anything lol
Spot on. Well done. I love your approach
Yo the new Spu7nix level looking FIRE.
One minute in and I already subscribed because of your delivery of information and exquisite analogies.
Nice. There are a bunch of variants as well. My favorite is to find a metal pipe 5 or 6 feet long. Dig a trench from ground level sloping down to 2-3 feet deep over a 6 foot length. Lay the pipe in the bottom and backfill the trench to cover everything but the "fire pit" and the opening of the pipe. This gives a much higher velocity oxygenation meaning hotter fire and even less smoke. Have fun and happy pyro-ing.
i always carry a 6 ft length of 4 inch stove pipe with me.
@@hotrodray6802 is that how you got the name hotrod ray?
I love how puts his arm through the hole to demonstrate how big it should be....then throws up a middle finger. Educational and insulting at the same time. Love it!
Thank you for just getting right into it, love that so much 👊🏽
3:04 building the fire upside down to reduce smoke is an awesome revolutionary idea!!! Thanks a lot for this!!
I grew up a city boy. I had never even HEARD of building a fire upside down like that. And yes - I bet there's a bunch of science and chemistry involved in it. This video was so short and to the point though - I might actually remember it if I do ever need to build a sneaky, unseen fire in the woods. (who knows - the way the USA is going today (fall, 2021 - Biden administration) - I might even need some skills like that!
"You are a knob" bahahaha love it
Well done! amusing dialog is a big plus.
Thanks for the information, I'll have to keep this one in my back pocket!
"Go Viet Cong on this bad boy"
lmao got me good
When you put your arm throught and flipped off the camera man i lost it.
I love the banter. Cheers mate
I love the Dakota fire pit, but here in the Rocky mountains of Colorado it tends to be a little difficult digging a tunnel unless you got a little Dynamite on hand. I just dig a channel to the fire pit then cover over the top of the channel with the rocks then dirt on top, still works like a charm.
This video was fucking awesome.
"As long as you go balls deep and dont be a bitch a out it, you can dig it out in 5 minutes.."
Truer words have never been spoken.
Perfect instructional video, it was quick, I feel like I could do this, and you kept sneaking up on me with jokes that actually made me giggle. Keep it up man
Bro , quick and to the point and awesome job !
I learned this in a survival group and I loveit.
Clicked out of curiosity and a bit of boredom. The laughs were unexpected and fucking top class timing. 10/10
effective stealth fire right there!
Dude. Excellent video- and your banter is fantastic! 😂
This was the most honest how to video i''ve ever seen. Thank you
Good info in here, well presented; comical too. Nice one.
love how you're english but still use feet instead of meters
Marc Ocepek we tend to use imperial and metric measurements for certain situations depending on the size of the measurement, we are strange like that lol
Marc Ocepek.... Heck, man. He's a Brit but said "y'all".
I can’t understand what you mean. The imperial system is British. Why wouldn’t he use feet? You may as well say “I love how you speak French, even though you’re French”...?
Why don't you just be normal and use metricals like the rest of the world
Reague of Regends are you one of those kids that are all like: "oh look at me I'm different I listen to Nirvana, I hate everyone else and our generation sucks!" Well guess what, you ain't special. Just like imperials. They are impractical, harder to learn compared to the metricals, and there are at least another hundreds reasons the whole world uses them (except for yankees and a couple brits, which are well known for their smart heads like yours.) Oh and when you say "normal is for mongoloids" it is pretty funny. Mongoloids ain't that normal you know? "Average worthless nobodies" you mean the WHOLE fucking world? Get back stuffing your mouth with hamburgers, yankee.
Thankyou for showing us.
*Thanks for sharing!*
“Y’all” sounds so outlandish coming out of a Brit’s mouth, and I love it
It’s intentionally mocking
"When your tea or coffee is ready, reach directly into the flames and grip the searingly hot metal. Be careful not to drop it despite the burning agony in case you extinguish your new fire.".
Excellent video! Thank you!
Great info, great presentation, thanks!
Jesus forking Christ, that was the most hilarious commentary over a survival video I have ever heard 😂👌
I'll use thsi one on my next camping trip! Thanks bro!
*this
I was laughing so hard by 1:35 in I had to pause it and get another beer. great stuff mate.
A GREAT tutorial. Love your style.
Perfect zombie survival fire making guide.
You ready for when the Zombies come?
Chris Gilliam yep
David Shelton You're onto survival stuff, you watch my channel?
Haha yea, I think I would use it first to avoid predators or other unwarned humans
No use... there are smokes during daylight, firelight during night.
I just watched this 4 times in a row. I kept laughing , so I missed bits. I've never camped, so I never thought I'd binge rewatch a video on a camp fire!
Agree with everyone- great How -to video. Thanks mate!
Alfie, I'm always entertained by your knowledge, efforts and especially your sense of humor! This one made me literally laugh out loud!😂 Great video again!!!👍👍👍
Awesome video. And yes fill it back in for people and animals. Thanks
"Keep working at it till your whole arm fits through like a cheap hooker" XD best thing I've heard all day
Haha I love this guy! Flips off camera when he puts hand through 😂
Awesome Video dude!!! Your respect for yourself and others(cue 4:31...) is rare on this platform. And your combustion principals are right on as well. Looking forward to your other vids🙏🔑✌️
Thanks for this vid!!The best one around!!!
Good luck digging something like that here in Montana. Frickin' rocks and slate everywhere.
Pack one with me
I've seen similar designs in other cultures,having under ground air flues, Roman bath houses, in teepees the hole would be dug from the other side of the teepee so the fire wouldn't need to take oxygen from inside where people need it to breath. Very good and sound comon sence design..
You've got a wicked sense of humour and good at sharing your knowledge too
cheeky and right to the point, my favourite type of how-to videos, subbed.