Cheap, DIY Bush Pot for Bushcrafting
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Although you could buy a bush pot for your outdoor cooking needs, it is sometimes more fun to make one out of simple materials and using simple hand tools. This is a cheap DIY bush pot that you can make in just a few minutes and using repurposed materials. Please note that you should burn out the BPA lining in a fire before you cook in it or in any tin can. The end result is a very handy bush pot with both a bail handle and butterfly handles with a proper lid that fits and lifts off easily.
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Thank you for watching the video. I had a lot of fun making this project and I hope you will too. It is an excellent and cheap alternative to buying an expensive bush pot. As much as I love gear, it can really get pricey after a while. Being able to manufacture a useful product from common items is not only good stewardship of one's resources, but it is also good training for a survival scenario should you ever be in one. Thanks again for watching and please leave your comments below. And, don't forget to subscribe!
Yes, for sure I think this and the small charcoal stove out a can you made would be good to make and pass out to the homeless as well.
I subscribed today, thank you, God bless and the best of luck with your channel.
Thank you so much for the sub, welcome aboard and God bless you too!
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You could have just used the hanger hook, to replace the paperclip.
I have been watching CZcams since its inception.... i have NEVER... posted a comment .... but i have been watching your videos and ... you have inspired me to make my first comment.... “ excellent teaching and to the point ! Always very informative “. Thank you !
Thank you so much! That really means a lot.
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The best DIY method for making your own pot out of a can that I’ve seen so far on the tube. I’m making it tomorrow 🙂
Awesome! Thank you!
Thinking outside of the box is a survival asset, your videos inspire such thinking. Making a simple tin can into a useful bit of kit not only makes life easier but in a desparate situation can improve your moral too.
Absolutely. Being able to craft useful items from what others would consider garbage is an extremely useful skill.
They're called that way because people used them to make their Tea and a popular brand in Australia was named Billy Tea, so they started to call them billycans.
Thank you for adding this info! I was unaware of the origin of the term billycan.
I knew there had to be a story behind the name!
It's also an example of "bindle" technology - bindle referring to the bundle, sometimes tied on a stick, that hobos carried. All of this making-stuff-out-of-whatever's-around is called "bindle lore" or "bindlecraft". It's a fine art. My dad was a Scoutmaster when I was a child and he was big on teaching this stuff to his troop; believed it was better to make your equipment than buy it.
Making the bale handle as a semi-circle is really smart because when you tip the can the handle is out of the way and you can see the pour easier. Very smart, James!
Thanks so much, glad you liked it!
I used a Hi-C can for years as a child , back when they still had real "tin cans" about 1965 to 1970... in my research of historical cooking , what you made would be called a corn boiler. There are still some cans that have a tin coating inside . I also have been making a set of bushcraft cooking pots and cups and stove to use. It's a nostalgia thing .
Thankyou for the ideas.
Thank you for watching!
We started do that around 1957 or 58. because mom forgot the Tupperware tumblers, then for years after because it was fun!
Great build and Great reminder about burning away that Bpa lining before using it!
Thank you my friend!
Nice video. Probably somewhere in the comments already, but make your first butterfly handle, then lay it down flat on a board and tap a nail in at the inner corner of each bend, and you'll have a jig to easily and quickly make a duplicate for your second butterfly handle.
That's a great idea! Thank you so much for adding it to the comments!
I've made one like this using a coffee can, but I did'n't think of handles. The coffee cans are perfect for nesting a quart sized Gator-aid bottle in them. Thanks for the video.
I thought of using a larger can for the demo, but I was going for more of a one person sized pot. Thanks again for watching and for your kind comments.
I use a CHOCK FULL O NUTS coffee can (black and yellow can)for my pots. Chock full o nuts doesn't have the inside coating so you don't need to burn anything off. Also, the ribs on the can are actually measured increments, first rib from bottom is 4 ounces and each other one going up is 2 ounces. You'll need a second can to make the pot lid (from bottom of second can) as it has a foil pull top under yellow plastic lid. The yellow lid will help keep loose pot lid in place, hope this helps.
Very cool idea and application! Thanks for watching!
Grew up drinking thatcoffee
Greetings James, Your DIY hobo Pots and pan cooking system videos are awesome can't wait to see a complete video with your system... keep up with those fantastic videos...
Thank you so much!
Such a great tutorial. Thank you so much. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️
That curve on the bail is ingenious!
Thank you so much!
FYI. You could use the top of the coat hanger for your lid handle. Saves a step and utilizes more of the hanger. Just a suggestion. Great project. I will make a couple for our bugout bags as well as the sink stop/hitch pin stove.
True. Thanks for watching.
That is an awesome bush pot build! I've seen a lot of people DIY their pot, but not like this!
Thank you!
I absolutely love the hobo series. Great work.
Thanks so much!
Nice pot it's giving me idea for 2023
James Bender. Are you trying to make me homeless. With all these cool DYI gadgets. I am definitely a gadget guy.
Hopefully not! But if you ever do end up that way at least you'll have a lot of options for keeping Body and Soul together!
@@WayPointSurvival HAHAHA. I love you man.
Florida loves the pot 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for watching. I had no idea that I was so popular in Florida, lol.
Heya James, love these little DIY projects you do..... great ideas always!!
Thank you, glad you like them!
Rather than bending the wire that goes under the hose clamps out, make the handles taller and bend the ends in, going around the outside of the clamps. The taller handles will give you a 3-4 finger grip when using gloves.
That is an excellent idea. Thanks for your input!
That is a useful little bit of kit that is relatively easy to make. I appreciate the metric units too. Thanks :)
You are welcome!
Excellent bail and handles !!
Thnxs for uploading and sharing this info on bush pot !
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Thank you for watching and commenting,!
This is very cool. First time I came across your channel, I like it very much!!!
Thank you!
Love your videos and ideas. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for watching.
Nice job with that, I like the addition of the handles on the side
Thank you!
Spectacular job Brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and adventure
Thank you for watching.
That looks like a fun project, even if you already have a store bought version
Absolutely!
I really enjoy watching your DIY PROJECTS. It gives me something to do while sheltered in place. I'm doing a lot of backyard bushcrafting anyway.
Great! So glad I can be of service in these difficult times. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments!
Awesome job. That was really cool. And it looks pretty easy to make. Enjoyed watching 👍
Thank you!
Way cool idea. Super easy to make. Since I've been watching your channel I have learned a lot. Thanks for posting keep up the great work. Have a wonderful week. See you on the next video
Thank you, my friend!
I love watching these DIY videos! You must have been a scout master!
Thank you for watching! Unfortunately, I have not had the privilege of being a scoutmaster, but I have worked with the scouts before.
Great idea! You are so creative!
Thanks!
great project James thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Nice job... Good content not overly explained...👍
Thank you so much!
Cowabunga mate! Will make a few of those for the team. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Australia.
Excellent. Thanks for watching!
James, thanks for sharing, great frugal option. God bless brother ! 👍
Thank you brother, and may He bless you in return!
Clever bush crafter James. Thx!
Thank you for watching!
Very cool and teaches self reliance
Indeed. Thanks for watching!
Good drills - this idea I'm going to steal for myself. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. ATB. Nigel
Thank you my friend. Glad you liked it, help yourself and enjoy!
Hello my Outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this great DIY. You saved many of your viewers a lot of many. All the best to you. 🤗
Thank you, my friend!
Love this idea! I've begun to save a few cans for this type of thing, for when we finally get to go camping in the spring.
Excellent. Thank you for watching!
LOVE JUST HOW SIMPLE IT IS! SAVE MONEY !
Thank you. I made this video before my Stanley Cook Set series. If you find that series on my channel, the No Drill Bail Handle would be a better option and would definitely keep the pot watertight. Glad you liked it and found it useful!
Neat little pot. I like it. Thanks for sharing brother.
Thanks, Chief!
Wow, that's a really cool hack! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. You even remembered to mention the wind noise when using beans!
Great point, lol, thanks for watching!
Great information! Good video, keep up the wonderfully useful content. God Bless
Thank you so much and God bless you too!
Pretty Billy pot! Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for a nother awesome viedo keep up the awesome work james can't wate for an nother awesome viedo
Thank you, Jack!
Outstanding! Especially the Butterfly handles! I’ve been binge watching WayPoint Survival. Up there in the same game as Dave Canterbury, I am impressed, Thank You…. SanJoséBob
Thank you for watching and for the kind words!
That was great, such a good design, simple yet effective. I like your presentation style.
Thank you very much!
Another neat little hack God bless my friend
Thank you for watching.
I enjoy your videos. You really don't have to spend alot of money on your gear. Nice work
Thank you!
Very cool. God bless you and your family.
Thank you, God bless you too!
Hey brother that was a great tip on do it yourself bush pot! Can’t wait for the next video this is Big Boy Frank from Texas Peace out ✌🏼
Thank you Big Boy Frank! Much appreciated!
Awesome! Definitely doing this
Excellent. Thanks for watching!
That's pretty cool that's a nice little trick
Thanks!
Another awesome project I like it
Thanks!
The nice thing about that style can opener is the top is a perfect fitting lid, as shown. And it’s possible to find cans that fit into cans snugly.
Yes, indeed. Thank you for watching!
This video is exactly what I was looking for!! I've stumbled onto your videos before from a previous CZcamsr that I also love to watch, corporals corner mentioned you in one of his other videos. Ever since I've seen that video I love watching your stuff I like the diy things that you show plus the little tips and tricks and diy stuff that you do, great video is always amazing instructions can't wait to make my own here soon. Nursing a can opener like that I'm definitely going to have to look for one
Thanks so much! Corporal's Corner definitely has a lot of interesting content on his channel, I appreciate him giving me a shout out!
I'm impressed good information.
Glad it was helpful!
So very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Love the creativity and design! Next we need a matching coffee cup (-:
Thank you! Just use a smaller can without the bail handle...
Yes hose clamps come in handy when doing projects.......you might be the first person I seen use hose clamps for bushcraft projects.... I make use of them myself.....great video
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it!
Good job that should work very well. I did something a few months ago with a Pot a cup and a stove. Thanks for sharing ATB and God bless you..
Thank you, brother! Did you film it for your channel? God bless you too!
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I will check it out, thanks!
Maybe I should try that. Thanks for this video!
Thank you for watching!
@@WayPointSurvival your welcome!
Pretty slick! Keep on keepin on!
Thank you!
Well done, sir.
Thank you!
Will try this with the Chicago screw trick.
Yes, I hadn't discovered this method yet when I did the bush pot video.
I was just looking through CZcams feeds an this video showed. Now I'm going to be honest, I was as a kid taught by my old grand dad abt snares, woodcraft etc...they call it bushcraft or prepping now. An to be fair, one guy does something an everybody an his dog copies lol. Now your video got my interest, at last a uploader who uses everyday items. Uses stuff to make old school gear( the hobo videos for example).....nice to see history been used to show it was done before the hefty price tags an not needed gear. The pole carry video, reminded me of the Roman fucca used on marches an then the hobos 30s, used by troops in ww2. Anyway subbed your channel, keep up the good work mate
Thank you so much, glad you like the channel and welcome aboard!
Your welcome muka, I seen this video an then thought let's have a look at your other videos. As I said you use history an normal items, it reminded me of my grandads teaching. As he once told, people take it for granted shops, electric, water an general comfort. It's a illusion of life, at anytime it could go........a bit old school knowledge an doing what people did before all that is the difference between thriving and getting by. Told me an cousins to look at history for proof. No social media or Google in 70s lol
Nice project. There are so many different sizes of cans that one can have a cup and a few pots nestled inside the larger cook pot. I would go a step further and paint the pot with the same high temperature paint used on barbecues.
Thank you! That's a great idea about the high temp paint.
Great minds think alike! This is almost identical to what I'm planning on doing. It's just a matter of getting an empty can that's big enough 🤠
Excellent. Thanks for watching!
Boy I wise i would have seen this video before a purchased my pot from REI. That being said, this would be an excellent project for a boy/girl scout troop to do. Thank you sir for this great idea, keep up the great work!!
Thank you so much!
Looks like a great project. I’ll definitely try this one. And besides we eat a lot of refried beans anyway.👍
Thank you so much. If you watch my video on the Stanley hacks you will find a way to put a bail handle on it without putting holes in it. And then it can be truly watertight.
Thank you so much, glad you like it!
You never disappoint‼️
Thank you so much!
I stole your bail idea for my stanley green cup set and it is so much better. I used an broken wire whisk instead of coat hanger wire. Hangs straight and folds up neatly. Really clever. Thank you!
Thank you. Glad you were able to adapt it!
Great idea
Thank you!
Thank you very much, Prof, this is my next project in the following days, this is a no-brainer decision, I like this "gadget" so much! Generally, I prefer the self-made things, even if it has minor imperfections compared with the "official" things in the warehouses. (For example I have made already my belt from paracord. Obviously, it is less beautiful but at least extremely durable...)
Thanks so much!
Brother that was super cool 🤠
James that was great I like it
Thank you!
I'm a guy who loves the outdoors an have been through survival training in the military. I'm a Royal Ranger Commander. I love learning about this. I know and have done a lot of these already any many other things as well.
HOWEVER, COMMA, you always show something different that works also. BRAVO ZULU!
Thanks so much!
You can use smaller rings for the reel in your Diy fishing rod!🤔great job
That's so cool!
Good one! Well described.
Thank you kindly!
amazing. great info. Thank you
Thank you for watching!
Cool stuff! Thank U for video! Good wishes from Russia!
Thank you for watching and I'm glad that you liked it
I've just found your channel so I have some catching up to do. I'm one of those that likes to make things like this even if I never use it. I watched one of Mors videos about making coffee. He used a pot that looked like it held a half gallon or maybe even a gallon but he also used the pot as storage and packed nearly everything he would need in that one container. Great video!
Thanks and welcome aboard!
@Jim Staton- It's a 2 qrt. (1.8 liter) "Mors-bush-pot", available at Four-Dog-Stoves
Hmm, I think the kids would enjoy making one as well!
Thank you! Yes, it would make an excellent project for them!
Great bush pot there. Thanks
Thank you!
Another excellent video!
Thank you!
Very ingenious!
Thank you very much!
Nice. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Great video thanks
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great idea 💡.
Thanks!
Excellent
Thanks!
I have watched quite a few of your videos. Liked the projects, you're a very good instructor.
The hobo bush pot you made, I have a suggestion. The leftover top part of the coat hanger could you not take a stick, poke a hole in one ene and stick the two cut off ends through the hole and bend them over. You could use the other hook as a lid lifter. Similar to a dutch oven lid lifter.
Regards
George
Good idea!
Shout out to a point survival for helping me help the homeless I use these ideals to make to give them so they have a way to cook food and boil water without being noticed and without causing damage to the community
You are very welcome and I'm glad to be of service.
very clever. i'm watching this out of order, but i'm interested in seeing how well this works with the matchlight briquette grill.
I'm sure it would work pretty well but you would have to make sure that it got proper airflow.
That's pretty cool..
Thanks!