Cracking video Paul very informative you have so much knowledge to pass on to people so just keep doing the same as you are and thanks for sharing your knowledge camp looks great happy new year atvb jimmy 😎😎
I watched nearly all of the fire fungus videos on youtube and saved this one for last because it was longest, but it was one of the best. I like that you took the time to talk about and demonstrate iD, scouting, prep, usage, alternatives. Ganoderma and phellinus igniarius are a couple more options.
Your youth belies your skill set,well done,I hope to see more,I have travelled the world and done what you are planning to do,if you need a bit of help just ask lad 👍
Paul Smith Primitive Bushcraft: I did in fact enjoy this video a great deal. I’ve been hearing for a long time that this was possible, but I’ve never seen anyone do it. I don’t mind experimenting, but it sure helps if somebody else has already done it you can see it done once. So thank you very kindly. I do have a question about the transportation of those smaller specimen. Do they need to be aerated In order to be maintained? Because I’m thinking it wouldn’t be a big deal to just carry one of those little ones in a tinder torch or even a tin can, but because of their diminutive size, I can’t imagine that it would be practical to carry them on a length of cordage. The other question that I have is with regard to a comment that you made it as possible you might get another little bit of time out of the horse hoof fungus that you’re already using as a tinderbox. Would you just use a stick to snuff out the existing embers, To preserve the tissue for the next time that a person wishes to transport embers? You sure have one yourself yet one more subscriber. This was well worth the time to watch.
Ah thank you for taking the time to watch I'm really pleased you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you subscribing too! Thank you! In regards to your questions the best way to use the smaller fungus king (Alfred's cakes/ daldinia concentrica) would certainly be to have them in a tin, air supply is needed but not very much at all, I was actually going to make a primitive container out of clay for this very purpose I'll try and do a video on that, but yes having them in a small tin would be great! They are very brittle so you definitely wouldn't want to thread them onto string. In regards to putting them (any of the firelighting mushrooms) out for later use, it's well worth doing to save on recourses, my suggestion would be to drop the burning part in water or to splash water on it, or use your saliva, just dabbing it out with a stick doesn't really work because the fungi are really are hard to snuff out, and they can smoulder without you realising long enough for you to put it in your fire kit, at which point disaster is almost guaranteed haha, so use water, and then dry them again by the fire for later use, the charred parts of the mushroom become significantly easier to ignite so that's an added bonus of reuse. I hope that helps and if I can explain or answer any other questions just let me know, and thank you again! 🙂🍄
This video really didn't need to be 47 minutes long. If you cut out all the times you repeat yourself it'd be like 10 minutes. Seriously, not everything you say needs to be said 3-4 times each.
When the grid goes down I want you in my team.
Cracking video Paul very informative you have so much knowledge to pass on to people so just keep doing the same as you are and thanks for sharing your knowledge camp looks great happy new year atvb jimmy 😎😎
Ah cheers buddy I appreciate the support! Hope this year is a good un' for you!🙂
Incredible brother!!! Thank you for your wisdom 🤠
Ah thanks for taking the time to watch brother 🤜🏻😁
I watched nearly all of the fire fungus videos on youtube and saved this one for last because it was longest, but it was one of the best. I like that you took the time to talk about and demonstrate iD, scouting, prep, usage, alternatives. Ganoderma and phellinus igniarius are a couple more options.
Thank you for your kind words and support it's really appreciated!😁🍄
Your youth belies your skill set,well done,I hope to see more,I have travelled the world and done what you are planning to do,if you need a bit of help just ask lad 👍
Very informative 😊
Great video, very informative. Atb Stuart
Thanks Stuart glad you enjoyed it!😁🤜🏻
Great video! Very informative. I read about this some years ago, in Finland they carry fire with willow bracket, metal box, and some moss in it.
Ah thank you! Yeah we have them here in Scotland I've yet to try them! Perhaps a future video idea! 😁🔥
Paul Smith Primitive Bushcraft: I did in fact enjoy this video a great deal. I’ve been hearing for a long time that this was possible, but I’ve never seen anyone do it. I don’t mind experimenting, but it sure helps if somebody else has already done it you can see it done once. So thank you very kindly.
I do have a question about the transportation of those smaller specimen. Do they need to be aerated In order to be maintained? Because I’m thinking it wouldn’t be a big deal to just carry one of those little ones in a tinder torch or even a tin can, but because of their diminutive size, I can’t imagine that it would be practical to carry them on a length of cordage.
The other question that I have is with regard to a comment that you made it as possible you might get another little bit of time out of the horse hoof fungus that you’re already using as a tinderbox. Would you just use a stick to snuff out the existing embers, To preserve the tissue for the next time that a person wishes to transport embers?
You sure have one yourself yet one more subscriber. This was well worth the time to watch.
Ah thank you for taking the time to watch I'm really pleased you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you subscribing too! Thank you!
In regards to your questions the best way to use the smaller fungus king (Alfred's cakes/ daldinia concentrica) would certainly be to have them in a tin, air supply is needed but not very much at all, I was actually going to make a primitive container out of clay for this very purpose I'll try and do a video on that, but yes having them in a small tin would be great! They are very brittle so you definitely wouldn't want to thread them onto string.
In regards to putting them (any of the firelighting mushrooms) out for later use, it's well worth doing to save on recourses, my suggestion would be to drop the burning part in water or to splash water on it, or use your saliva, just dabbing it out with a stick doesn't really work because the fungi are really are hard to snuff out, and they can smoulder without you realising long enough for you to put it in your fire kit, at which point disaster is almost guaranteed haha, so use water, and then dry them again by the fire for later use, the charred parts of the mushroom become significantly easier to ignite so that's an added bonus of reuse.
I hope that helps and if I can explain or answer any other questions just let me know, and thank you again! 🙂🍄
Interesting topic thanks for sharing!
Great video like usual!👍
Thanks buddy, slowly getting into the swing of things again haha 🙂🤜🏻
Great video brother! Love it! Happy New Year to you - see you at the retro gathering!
Thanks brother! Happy new year to you too, look forward to hearing you there 😁
I think u could leave out the music.who wants to hear that in the woods.great music though.👍
This video really didn't need to be 47 minutes long. If you cut out all the times you repeat yourself it'd be like 10 minutes. Seriously, not everything you say needs to be said 3-4 times each.
I agree man and I hope my newer videos are and will be a bit more refined, I appreciate the advice 🙂