How to make The Stab Stick Fire
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Often times, the ground is wet, muddy or has dew or snow on it. Sometimes its a challenge to make fire. Here is a cool method that works almost every time. Grab a Ferro Rod, a Knife and an axe or machete and get out and play with this method. My friend Wayne gave it a go in the snow. Check out his video here. • Stab Stick Fire reques...
What I love about your videos is they are real life, not the glossed over, ooh-so-perfect videos that you know never happen in real life. You can tell the skill of a person who meets the challenges presented - windy, knotty wood, wood not feathering perfectly - and can successfully navigate them. We learn nothing from seeing perfect everything. We learn from seeing how you handle real life stuff and still succeed. Huge respect.
Thank you Michelle! I'm glad you noticed that. I try to never gather or plant materials to make things easy. I gotta show it like it happens. Thanks for watching.
Awwww...I miss y'all sooo bad. You too, David. Always enjoy watching & learning. Thanks 4 taking us along. Great job, man.
We wished we could upload more but, life's busy! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Lorene
I stick my tongue out to see which way the wind is blowing, too. Yes, it’s me, I’m rewatching your videos yet again, just trying to remember what you do and seer it in my mind. One of the most educational videos on camping, bushcraft and survival. Just can’t get enough! 👍👍
Great to hear you're watching them again Nikki! Thanks for all the support and all the comments
I miss ya when you're not around! Your videos have helped me the most, with coming up with clever ideas to fix things up and with being motivated to get outside. Thank you Dave!
+bird bones (knifeknerd78) Thanks! Man thats always great to hear!
Great video and technique. As an Eagle Scout from the late 1960's, I'm happy I can still learn new ways of making fire! Keep em coming!
Thanks Jason, I'm glad you liked it!
Glad you were able to get out of whatever may be troublesome, and give us new ideas. It's always good to see what happens without editing.
+dougwatches Getting out in the woods is like therapy for me, LOL. Thanks for watching
David, thank you for another important lesson on fire building, fire control, safety, survival and making things better in the outdoors! Hope you found a warmer place that night to sleep! peace.
You are very welcome Regina and I'm glad you liked it. I found a good spot that day and it wasnt too cold a night. Thanks for watching
Yes. I like watching you. And yes, short videos are better than none at all! Thanks for another great lesson.
+David Phillips Thank you David!
Great mic, Dave! I couldn't tell it was windy at all and heard you perfectly. Thanks for showing the stab-stick fire. I like watching these more challenging situations, like sittin there on the wet ground - that's always fun. LOL. Always glad to see you Dave. Keep them coming when you got time. -john
+John W MacDonald Thank you John, I'm glad you liked it all. Wet fires are always a challenge.
Great to see you are back. nothing better then getting away and camping when things are hectic. keep them coming
+Brian Graham Absolutely Brother Brian, Woods time can make a person feel so much better!
It's good to see that you were able to get out for a little while. That was an interesting and effective way to get that fire going, good job. That new mic worked really well. We could hear you perfectly and without that wind noise. Thanks for sharing your time with us.
+CrankyPants Ah man it did me good to get out. Im a different person in the woods. Lately a grouch in life. LOL. Take care and Thanks for watching
Loved the new fire technique. I'm writing a fiction novel where the dad was a backpacker with great bush craft skills before the wife and kids. Tragedy hits the planet and his love of the outdoor life & skills are what's needed to survive; he passes his knowledge down to the family before he dies. I sort of loosely modeled this guy after the honest down to Earth man I see in these videos. The man who is not afraid to show his mistakes with the victories. Keep on rocking, David.
+alindastar Im happy you liked the fire method and even happier you mentioned the book! Thats very cool! If its kinda sorta based on me, I can add just a touch of background since you mentioned the guy in the book passing on his skills and knowledge. Years ago, a guy I never met named RED took two guys camping all the time named Ed and Mac. He taught them all he knew. Red died in 1975 and Ed and Mac stayed lifelong camping buddies. As far as I know, Ed and Mac only allowed Johnny, Cecil, and myself to camp with them due to that fact that they hated almost everyone they met. LOL. Ed died first, then Mac died then several years later Cecil died. That left me and Johnny with all them guys combined experiences and memories and skills. Johnny and I are no longer on speaking terms so I have no idea if he camps anymore or with who. I suppose that leaves me to pass on the weird things Ive learned to all my friends on youtube. That probably wont fit your story but Ive never told anyone the details of what went on. Take care, good luck with the novel and Thanks for watching!
+Reallybigmonkey1 My novel is all about the loss of friends and family sort of like those described above. The dad figure in my novel has dark brown hair with brown eyes... got pretty close, didn't I. We are social animals and need friends. You have us on CZcams and I'm sure Johnny has his own little cluster. The struggle in life is either one of solitude or companionship. The daughter survives her parents with enough skill to hunt down small game, skin & gut, cook, and even build a small primitive smoker to make jerky; thanks to the skills taught to her by her father, Ken; a simple man whose joy of outside camping turned out to be her salvation. Sort of like Ed, Mac, and Cecil mentored you, but I hope to God it never comes down to putting those skills to the test 24/7 365. God bless you David I'll keep you in my prayers.
+alindastar I think thats gonna be an awesome book! And yes, I do hope we dont all need those skills to live. Good luck with the book and may God bless you too!
This is a really interesting video. I have shared it with my family on our private ranch/bush crafting page. Our environment is not as wet as yours, but there have been times when I have been puzzled about why I just couldn't start a fire. I appreciate the honesty. You show when things work and when they don't and why.
I'm glad you liked it. Definitely give this method a try. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
I DID enjoy this tip video. Always do. I always learn something too. That little bit of clearance between the moist ground and the kindling helps keep the moisture steam from smothering the fire. Good video.
Thanks , I'm glad you liked it my friend. Amazing how having a fire right on the ground zaps the moisture right up onto it. Thanks for watching.
You are right about no fire in high winds. Nothing like getting caught in a forest fire. I like feather sticks, but you need the right wood for it. Some of the places I go there is nothing but hard wood. I bring tender with me just in case. Good video.
+james green Well said James! Ive had a lot of friends get discouraged trying to make feathersticks. I often have to tell them, some wood works and some just doesnt. And yes, wind n fire just dont get along. LOL. Thanks for watching James
I DO like watching you and have always learned something from you. I have made fires along those lines before but a reminder is always a good thing to have.
Take your time and get done what you need to get done. I will still be here when you have more time.
+Michael Kelly Thank you Michael!
"A saw is better, but a machete is more fun" lol! You are good fun Dave, don't ever change! ;) Deb Bee
+UKRawHealth LOL, Nothing beats the fun of chopping Deb!
Thanks again for all your informative videos. We miss you when you're busy and yes- short videos are better than none. I have seen where a small (about a foot tall) lean-to over the fire area was made before starting a modest platform fire. The situation was more for starting a fire during drizzle with wind but I was thinking, have you shown something along those lines and I missed it? I thought I had seen almost all of them! lol! You are one of my favorites and thanks also for introducing us to Ulrica! She's special.
Take care and once again, sure do appreciate all you do.
+goofeymaloofey Youre very welcome my friend! Nope, I havent shown that kind of fire but I have done that a few times in the past. It works but honestly, I rarely even fool with fire in the rain. I often just hang a tarp way way overhead or if its for heating near a shelter I have made a lower roof of sticks and mud. It looks horrible but works. Thanks for watching
David your videos are the best sir, please please make more. God Bless!♥️🇺🇸☮
+TAVOR VICEROY VALDOR Thanks Tavor! Theres lots more to come my friend!
High winds bring down widow makers. Like the one that fell behind you. Be safe
+Russell Karnes How true, there was branches falling everywhere that day and a big one did fall right near me!
Your videos, visited "by mistake", have been the best revelation to me. They have not only opened a whole new world to me but with YT and your connections, it's like Christmas x 100! Your videos are creative, understandable by office slaves and the added charm makes them a 10+ Thank you so much for posting and teaching us what is possible.:)
+Sola Mano Thanks! I'm happy you like all that I do. I think Im close to 110 videos now so come on back anytime you can my friend!
Thanks Dave, great way to do a fire in the wet and damp conditions. I've experienced a few times trying to keep a fire going in those conditions and had so much trouble trying to get the fire going and to stay burning. I'll have to remember to do this next time. I love campfires and I'm pretty good at it (most of the time).. You should write a book with all your knowledge, get rich and just have fun in the woods full time!
You are very welcome Jeff and I'm glad you liked it. Theres still times when I still have issues with getting a fire going. Damp cold or wet conditions are killer. I would love to write a book but Im honestly too lazy. LOL. Thanks for watching
Awesome vid, Dave. And I agree with others -- mic sounds terrific. Wanted to share with you that I've started sharing some of your tips and tricks with a friend of mine. I had her build a fire in my backyard fire pit with a ferro rod. She was so excited -- she's never done anything like that before. So now your knowledge has yet another benefactor. Always great to see another video from you. Keep on keepin' on, my friend.
+Connie Flohr Thats great to hear Connie! I love it when others try out my ideas and methods. Im weird but what I do works, LOL. Take care and Thanks for watching
the microphone worked good, and good to see you back in the woods GOD bless.
+Donald Thomas Man it all worked out great! May God bless you too Brother Donald.
Your humor is infectious. Really makes learning a hoot. Huge fan !!! always happy to see your videos !!!!
+joyce bell Thanks Joyce, Im glad you like the way I do things. It should be all about fun to me. Thanks for watching
G'day David,
I've got two machetes and I just bought another from LT Wright. You are absolutely correct; using a machete is more fun!
Down here in Tasmania the ground is almost always wet or damp, six months of the year. Some places; all year 'round. So thanks for the tips on the 'Stab Stick'.
Excellent approach to your videos; a lot of CZcamsrs don't seem to really enjoy themselves. I like your sense of fun!
Cheers,
Bill
+Bill Halliwell Hello Bill! Yep, not much beats the fun of a machete. I had no idea it stayed wet there that often. I always thought that was sort of a dry environment. Give this method a go, you may just love it. Take care and Thanks for watching!
I really love Your videos and the way. You talk out everything You are doing. Thank You.
+S&Tguy Thanks! I'm glad you like em so much. I try and give as many details as possible.
Nice set-up One more thing to put in the 'bag-a-tricks' lol Thanks for sharing !
+MWC5152 Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Love God Love your channel. Thank you brother. Great idea. Allways enjoyable.
+KK Prepper Thanks Brother and may God bless you.
Great video David, thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge over the years. I can't count how many of your ideas have inspired me to create pieces of gear and kit. Especially your stoves, I've created something neat that I'll be testing and filming this weekend. Your style of video is my favourite, I feel like I'm there with you enjoying the woods. Take care, I can't wait for your next trip.
+Dylan Rybczynski Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Dylan. Thats awesome my ideas have inspired you, I always love to hear that. Even cooler you made something youre gonna film. Be sure and send me the link after its done. I wanna see it. Take care and Thanks for watching.
your machete technique is very good and you are right a glancing blow can be quite dangerous because you can not stop the blade's momentum, my worst mishap in bohol was cutting a small banana tree when tired and my bolo went through like butter and the blade followed through to my shin right into the bone
Thanks man and ohhh that sounds like a painful injury! I keep my machetes fairly sharp but not really razor sharp for just that reason.
+1 on the mic. worked great. didn't hear any wind at all. did notice the sync when you were looking at the camera. 'fun in the woods' is great! whenever you laugh, we all laugh right along with you. keep it up!
+CaptAndy Sir Thanks Capt! I plan on using the mic more often, bad part is, it also blocks out the cool sounds of nature in the woods.
Setting the Fire up away from the Ground and also stabilising the Pyramid. Great Idea!
Greeting, BB
+Buntbär Thank you, I'm glad you liked it BB!
Yes splitting is fun when you have all the COOL KNIVES And stuff like you have. I try to get some of the items you use after I see that they work well.Thanks to your videos!.
Very well said Gary! And thanks for watching brother
Hi my friend! I am glad that wireless mic blocked out the wind so well so you could put up this nice video! It was such a neat way of having a fire when the ground is moist and muddy. What a nice photo of Sasha. You take care of yourself my good friend. Ulrica
+Gullrica Hello Ulrica! Im just amazed at how well the mic works. Too bad it actually blocks out all the sounds of nature but that what happens when you want the wind gone. LOL. That photo of Sasha is probably one of my favorites of her. Take care and Thanks for watching.
Terri Lynn The photo of Sasha was to be seen in the end of the video.
Very informative and always nice to see different methods of making a good fire !
+Allen Alleycat007 Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Allen.
It was a success and that's all that matters. The general idea is well taken. Have a good night David.
+NWIPrepper19113 True, I got fire! Thanks for watching and you have a good night too
Brother Dave...your efforts are appreciated. Nice Job!
+Tony Leroy Thank you brother Tony!
As always, good to see ya, Dave. Challenge accepted. Give me a couple days I'll show you a fire in good old West Texas wind! Cheers, brother.
+Solitary Jack Always great to be back on here Jack. Sounds great man! The one thing I have always had troubles with is fire in the wind. Cant wait to see it and Thanks for watching Brother.
Thaks for showing a variety of an old classic. I see how this stabbed stick can help stabilise the" teepee" and get the small starting flames off the ground. I will try this out sometime :)
- Martin
+NorwegianWoods Your very welcome Martin. Give this a go sometime and you will see how well it works. Take care brother!
You always explain and demonstrate a good idea very well. Plus, it's a relaxing approach you have, that makes your vids great to watch. I had a long stressful week, and this did the trick of bringing things down a notch. Thanks.
+Julius Gonzo Thanks Julius, I always try and show it all and explain it all. I feel like it makes it easier to do if you want to. Always great to hear my videos are relaxing and fun to watch. Take care and Have a great weekend!
I still think you need your own TV/Cable show....you wouldn't need to change a thing. People are getting tired of the "extreme survival scenarios"...I think the time is right for a friendly "how to make the best of your outdoors experience" skills series...and YOU should host it !
+Julius Gonzo Thanks! And I agree with you, all the idiotic extreme survival stuff on TV is getting old. In reality, theres nothing exciting about survival. Its about stay hydrated, warm and dry and getting out as fast as possible. Not making your way down a cliff and killing hogs with a spear like they always show. LOL.
Dave, good to see you again. Really miss your videos bad. Sorry for the dark, rough times that are biting at you. Hang in, you will come out on top in the end.
+Forrest Nettleton Always great to be back on here with friends. Good time are ahead for sure. Thanks for watching Forrest.
Thanks Dave. Great tips. The mic worked very well too.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
I've done a lot of split wood fires but never one just like that. Thanks for sharing!
+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors Cool! Give this one a go when you can Brother. It works pretty good!
Dave Great to see you back Brother. You always leave us with great Information!!!
+Micheal Westonn Always great to back on here Michael. Im happy you liked it and Thanks for watching Brother.
I always learn something from your videos. This would work with some modifications in a heavy snow situation too. Thanks!
+Kenneth Speed Always great to hear that Kenneth. Yep, Im sure this would really help in the snow.
Man you are amazing as always. Im sixty and have a bad heart But it would be an honor to go and camp with you for few days. That would make my year.I have tried other chanels but by far you tower above all the others. Its your knowledge but your personality is what makes you so popular. It makes you a great teacher. Thank you for the time and love you put into your work
Thanks! And I'm happy you like my channel that much! I do wish I could get out and camp with others. Life is just too busy to do that right now
I wish you the best possible outcome for whatever you have been dealing with, my friend. You've brought a lot of joy to our lives and you certainly deserve the same. Thanks for another great video!
+Jamie Hitt Thank you Brother Jamie and you take care.
Great idea and great video. Thanks!
An idea for you.... instead of scraping the ferro rod with the striker, pull the ferro rod against the striker. That way, you are not pushing anything in the direction of your precious tinder lay.
+Mike W Thanks Mike, Im glad you liked it. Ive tried it both ways. They always say its better to pull the ferro rod but I never can get the gobs of sparks the same as when I push the striker down. Thanks for watching.
Audio was great!
Glad to see you back to making some more videos! Learn so much from you!😊
+Pammie Doodle Its always great to be back Pammie!
Neat idea , gives a lot more options for a small fire ,microphone works great , many thanks , hope this year will be much better , good camping and fair weather.
+MrDynamitd Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Give it a try when you have time. Take care and Thanks for watching
Great video David! I haven't seen this technique before. Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us! All the best, Dawn
+SouthPaw Bushcraft Thanks Dawn, I'm glad you liked it. Give it a try when you have time, its a pretty reliable method! Thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing where I live we have snow for 4 to 5 months every year Plus we also have a wet season that last about two months
moisture is a big problem for fire I will be trying this method.
Cheers
+Saskbushcrafter Leis This should be a very helpful method then, give it a go when you can brother!
Hey Dave. I was your 1,000th like! Keep the chin up, eyes to the horizon and the tinder dry and thank you again for your teaching, don't let life get you down.
+Bubba2Guns Thank you my friend! I like the likes! LOL. Life will get back to normal before I know it. Thanks for watching
Thanks for posting a new video, we missed you. Hope all is well, and anything that isnt all good, gets good. Take care, brother
+S.F. Outdoors Club How true brother, things always return to normal. Good normal I hope. LOL.
Another great video. I really enjoy your videos relating to campfire set ups.
Thanks! I have lots more planned.
Definitely a very educational video, I'll be sure to try this the next time I make a fire. Thanks and keep it up!
+Daniel Wall Thanks Daniel ! I'm glad you liked it. Give it a go when you can, this method hasnt let me down yet.
Great tips my friend. Thx. Keep up the great work and have fun in the woods.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Shaun
I have a snow day so I thought id catch up on some of your videos. what a great way on showing us how to start a fire. I have never done feather sticks. we have so much birch and cedar trees. that fire is easy to start even in wet conditions. I really should try and learn it. and I had to laugh because I took a file to the back of my mora knife for the Ferro rod and man do I wish I wouldn't have done that. I need to get with a machinist and get some used steel blanks and make a good striker.
+yoopersurvival Man dont get many snow days down south! That is great to have birch, we dont have any down south. The feather sticks work great if you only have plain ole hardwood. As far as ferro rod blanks, any broken knife blade can make a good one. If I can remember to Ill try and send you one.
Awesome video yet again, the mic worked perfect can hear just a little of the surrounding sounds which is perfect. Your voice compared to the ambient sound was great. Thnaks again for the video.
+peacekeeperz81 Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. That mic did way way better than I thought it would!
Thanks for showing us a different way of making a fire !!!
+not2fast4u2c Thanks for watching Brother!
Great vid, David! I will def try this method next time I'm out.Thanks for all you do. Mark
+Kram Rentip Sounds great Mark! Give it a go when you can. Take care and Thanks for watching Mark.
Mic is great. No wind at all. Happy New Year. Good luck on all that is keeping you busy. And you're right, short videos are better than no videos.
+Fusco LW (Laura) Thank you Laura! Im very very happy with how the ole mic worked. Happy New year to you too and thanks for watching
Great hearing/seeing you, Dave. At about 9:46 ("We're gettin' somewhere now."), that was a perfect impression of Bill Clinton! lol Bill himself couldn't have done better.
+eqlzr2 LOL, Thats the first time I was ever compared to him, usually its Forest Gump.
Awesome as always. Entertaining, extremely informative and always a joy to watch. Keep on keeping on.
Thanks Daniel, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Nice guarded fire. Beautfiul smiling husky dog there too.
Good morning Dave, this seems like a great way to get a fire started in wet conditions. Kudos to you for the common sense of not having a fire in the wind.As usual I'm thankful for the knowledge you've shared, and appreciate your video's. There's a down to earth feel to your video's. More like I'm hanging out with an old friend then I'm recieving lessons. Thanks again.
+Chris Aitken Thanks Chris. As for wet conditions, this way hasnt failed me yet. Give it a go when you have time Bro.
It's good to see you back, and I hope the problems in your life go away. I'll be praying for you. Great idea for a fire. Never saw that one. I know low ground holds cold, but at least it gets you out of the wind, and to me, that's a fair trade off. And cold isn't a problem most of the year. On windy days, I find a place out of the wind, if I can, and we have enough hills, gullies, and washes to make this easy most of the time. On really wet ground, I try to build a fire directly on a rock slab, or on a pile of rocks, as long as I know they're fire safe. Sometimes I'll build a fire on two or three log sections shoved together in a scooped out hole so the top of the logs are at ground level. If the log sections burn too that's great, but even if they don't, the fire is off the wet ground. But I like your method, and I'll definitely give it a try at the first opportunity. It's clever. Another great video. Love the striker you made, too. My primary knife does have a ninety degree spine, and it doesn't bother my thumb, but that's for emergencies only. I prefer a piece of an old file for a striker. It's easy to put a handle on, and works well. I have very few power tools now, so I have to make due with what I can get done by hand. Anyway, you're always missed when you don't make videos, but I sure understand how life can get in the way. Take care.
+James Ritchie Thanks James, I hope things get back to normal soon. Well, "normal" by my standards. LOL I like your methods and I used to use rocks sometimes under fires but I have had a few explode. I used to think only creek rocks could explode but I guess it depends on the rock and how long it rained? Anyway, give this a go when you can, its a pretty cool method. Thanks for your comments and thanks for watching
+Reallybigmonkey1 Granite, marble, and slate are all safe to use. If wet long enough, they may crack, but should never explode. Any kind of soft rock is dangerous. Building a small fire on top of large, hard rocks is a good way to dry them out, and the following day you can safely use them in fire, or to boil water. Anyway, soft rocks such as limestone, or sandstone, or almost anything with large crystals in it should never be uses. These can not only crack, but can explode. I use the log sections more now, and like it, but I am going to give your method a try. Wish I'd known about it back in the summer. It's three below zero right now, and the wind chill is minus twenty-five. I am not going anywhere near the woods in this weather.
hello David, the cordless mic works just fine , may the sun warm your back , may the breeze cool your brow, may your coffee be how you like it. and your campsites be comforting, cheers my friend.
+Eric Chilver Thank you Eric! I hope you have a great weekend brother!
Thanks David hope that wind calms down for you, good to see your videos
Hi Dave, I don`t blame you for not burning your fire in high wind. Thanks, and be well
+1fanger Man Ive had some horrible experiences with wind and fire! "Experience is something you gain right after you needed it the most" LOL.
Really enjoy your channel. You seem to have more fun than anyone else I watch! Hope things get better for you.
+pjculbertson55 Cool! To me, life should be all about fun.
Great way to make a fire, I'm going to have to try that some time. Also the wireless mic sounds great.
+walkergreen1 Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Im very happy with the new mic!
Dave great video, as soon as Colorado thaws out, I will try this. Thanks again.
+John Alexander Sounds great John! Thanks for watching Brother.
I thank you for giving me a better chance to start the fire when i go out on the what place whete i go at and i have left you toub for a bit but yea i did miss watching you on there and i hafe to say you have given me a lot more information of what i can do and it's really nice seeing you back and peace brother
Give this method a try when you can brother
thank you again for another interesting video. I am sorry to hear you are having rough times. Life is like that sometimes. Video and sound quality is outstanding with the remote mike. Looking forward to seeing you again. Keep on trooping.
+les sharratt Thanks Les, Im keeping on until things get back to normal. Whatever normal is for me. LOL.
Very Cool! I'll give it a try Saturday or Sunday, it'll be very similar conditions - old dead wood, wet ground, windy & cold. But it'll be ok if it's windy in my fire pit. Thanks for the Lesson, Hoping Things Get Much Better!
+James White Sounds great James! Give it a go and see how you llike the method.
Hey David
That is an Awesome way to start a fire going to have to try it.
+Keith Dieter Sounds great Keith! Give it a go when you have time Brother.
Very cool! I will definitely use that set up more often. It will really be time saver.
+john- waxerone Sounds great John! This method hasnt let me down yet.
Awesome video! Great for deep woods survival. A method like that could be the difference between life of death.
Thanks Jack, I'm glad you liked it. This method will pretty much work in any wet muddy or snowy environment. Yep, it can be a life saver! Thanks for watching
'mornin, David; Great trip 2 your woods Brother. Glad we set a spell & Learned 'nuther method 4 this. Hay Nick & Sasha. Thanks as always 4 sharing. ATB Terry God Bless
+T.W. Milburn (skillet210) Thanks for stopping by and watching Terry. We all say Hello and may God bless you too!
Great way to start a fire. I always love your videos.
+Steve Rabon Thank you Steve!
Great video, Dave! Always learn something with you!
+seawhere Cool, Thanks for watching
Hi there David .... nice to see another video .... hey brother that was short you!! ..... we tend to get quite a lot of windy days over here so a backdrop of stones is something I use often. Also digging a hole for the fire with stones around the edge works quite well too. I hope you are well ... atb Jim
+Jim T Always good to film when I can Jim. Man I hate wind and fire, the mix is never good. LOL. Take care now!
That is a really cool method man.. I am going to remember that! Thanks man! Glad to see you out making videos! Love your channel!
i love my folding firebox stove for when its windy. feels much safer. been using it alot actually just for random trips out to the woods where you not allowed to have fire.
always fun videos brother
+SINISTER survival Man them fire boxes do work well, I love my emberlit and my swiss rocket stove. Take care brother
GREAT!! Video, Man it's good to see you back out in the WOODS!! The stab stick what a brilliant little way to get a fire going. It's simple but somebody put some though into it to began with. As always looking forward to when things slow down for you and you can bang out some more videos. Have a Blessed one My Friend.
+Jimmy Lollar Thank you, I'm glad you liked it Jimmy. Yep, there was a lot of wet condition methods tested by me and my friends and this one along with the Teepee fire worked out the best! Be good brother
Hey, the new microphone works great. It is definitely a keeper. Long or short, another great video.
+Arnold Alt Thanks Arnold! Man I do love that mic.
Enjoyed and👍's up and may the blessings of the Lord be upon you all.
+Randy Parker Thanks Randy, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too my friend.
I was thinking "this fire may faint or, when it goes, it GOES (then it crumbles and you gotta add more wood, but everyone should know that). Thanks for letting it fire up to give us a taste of how well that works.
On another note... I WANNA SEE A DIY ON THAT FERROCERIUM ROD STRIKER!!!!
Yep, it works if the tinder is set up right. For more on the ferro rod visit Dark Matter DIY on CZcams
another great video! Already did something similar, too. I put a rock under the stabbed stick to support it and was able to use both hands for shaving. Best part was "a saw is easier but a machete is more fun":D
Greetings from germany and give this little doggy pal a pet from me, didn`t know you had one. It gets even better with every single video:D
+el farto Thanks and your method sounds cool too. Thats my Siberian Husky
sir yes sir! a friend and mine were out in the woods - he was sayin' you got a saw, why dont you use it? and i was like - i love choppin' :D greetings from germany and keep up that good ol' work ;D
LOL, my thoughts exactly! Saws work but chopping is soo much fun! Thanks for watching!
Nice job I like that a lot, even if you can't get the fire lit you'll have protection from vampires, always an upside to everything :)
+rhialobran LOL, no vampires here, its Bigfoot I worry about. :P
Great video brother ,long or short we like them all.Keep on keeping on!
+briarwood outfitters Thank you my friend! I plan on a longer vid the next go round!
Good demo on that type of fire Dave. It dont take much wind for a fire to get out of hand on ya. Take care. James
+HillbillysNdaBush Thanks James. Yep, wind and fire hate each other. LOL
A wind block is crucial in breezy weather, preferably a 3 sided wind block so's ya can put a small grill on top for cookin'. As an aside, I've never made a feather stick, I just collect dry tinder and kindlin', and if'n it's wet, I put down a green wood platform or just use aluminum (or aluminium :-) foil. Take care my friend.
+Robert “FireLion BlueHawk” Winkler I hear ya Robert, on the three sided wall. That is great for holding up a grill. When its been raining or even slightly wet not much and be found that works with a Ferro Rod so if you dont have a Bic, you gotta crave ya some dry wood. But like you always say, Carry two Bics! Always great to hear from you Robert, Thanks for watching.
the wireless mic works great. really enjoyed this video, but then I always like your stuff. thanks, and I look forward to your next installment.
+J.Douglas Hutchinson Thanks! I'm happy you liked it.
Thanks for the video! Keep em coming my friend!
+Joseph Pope Youre very welcome, More to come!
Excellent video Dave, thanks for sharing what you know.
The mic worked very well.
Take care bro
Big Man in Maine
-Billy
+billy dingo Thanks Billy, I'm glad you liked it. That mic really impressed me! Thanks for watching
that ferro rod throws them sparks out good and proper haha, i may have to invest in one of those, good to see the pyramid fire, or boy scout fire being shown, theres so many fancy stack it this way or that way, i mostly use the pyramid fire, its never let me down and i made fire that way in some pretty crappy weather, nice vid, as usual dave, cheers
+Colonelchimp, Bushcraft, Survival and Prepping Man you gotta have a Ferro rod, its the best fire tool you can have in my opinion. Thanks for watching!
Reallybigmonkey1 oh dave, i got ferro rods all over the place, but i dont have a monster one like that beast you were stroking hahah
GREAT VID DAVE ME AND MY DAD USED THAT WHEN WE WERE IN THE HIGHLANDS CAMPING LAST SUMMER GROUND WAS REALLY WET BUT DAD SHOWED ME AND WE HAD A FIRE VERY QUICKLY
+raceway jack Thats cool man! Thanks for watching Brother