Pathfinder Cribs The Wikkie

[jlast000]

Sometimes I wish something could happen so I could have a good excuse to do all this. Lol

[MaDdDaWg100]

that was an impressive 1 i built 1 once when i was 17 it was slightly bigger that it but the same basic plan only differance was tanned deer hide for the door flap and for the bedding i used grass from a field and made it about 1 foot deep and laid tanned deer hide over it and instead of the blocks for the fire pit i used big rocks which a few were big enough and i chipped a side on them flat as possable so the heat of the fire got them hot and i could cook directly on the flat spot of the rocks

[ericinthewoods]

Hey Dave! Thanks for another great video! I've built several primitive shelters in the woods over the years, but I've probably built many more in my mind. One idea I've had for a wiki,(and I'm sure its already been done), is to build an A-frame vestibule onto the entrance. It would make it easier to seal the entrance without the leaves constantly falling down and also provide more storage area,(for firewood during the winter ?)

[braintree27]

Looking forward to the cabin vid also.

[Branger38]

Awesome wiki Dave thanks for the tour.

[cptpylot]

Dave what inspired you to start learning and teaching survival?

[kingbadass2]

How many times does dave point at the camera? Haha great vid tho!!

[ERODJERYK]

super shelter almost like home:)

[Ronniegodfrey]

Dave,

Absolutely amazing! I love it, can't wait to build one myself!!

[zz4r]

Looks like a cozy shelter

[theonlytags]

Good Vid :) cant wait to see the new ones :)

[georgesantoro]

where do you get those bungi cords that are hanging on the rack?

[CaliforniaCarpenter7]

Looks like a Brontosaurus dump from Jurassic Park.

[philochristos]

What keeps carbon monoxide from building up when you have a fire indoor like that? Do you have to leave an opening somewhere in the bottom to allow air in or something?

[tblbaby]

That looks like a large version of the place you made just before you ran off to be with Cody.

Cribs ... lol, good idea

[iTzPoP]

what happens when it rains?

[albi131]

@iTzPoP I'm pretty sure that nothing will happen

[McHenryAnge]

The next class can give you a little Christmas gift and make a flat clay cover for your fire pit.

Smother the fire. Control the heat and fuel consumption as a flew. Nice little stove top surface.

On second thought. Maybe some kids should do it for you.

A few hand prints in the clay would be worth having.

Home sweet home.

[SerJahPhoto]

Pretty cozy little spot... I always have a feeling that all this stuff and knowledge will be useful someday.. I hope i'm wrong this time..

[bushbummer]

wouldn't that tree with the massive hole in it pose a threat?

widowmaker?

[shadowflight762]

Wow, Very nice wikkie, Great video.

[abe2517]

Awesome video man!!

[louiedog32]

What do you do about possible pest infestations: ants, ticks, chiggers, etc...just deal with it?

[murphalot13]

@louiedog32 smoke them out. They cant breathe with the smoke

[swamplight79]

Also: am old refridgerator grate works grat on a fire pit for cooking and old bricks or rocks can actually LINE your fire pit if you want to dig it out so that its not above ground... if you are in the south;the wikkie is your friend! ...free mud,sticks,and cellulose material(straw,leaves,etc.)...

[swamplight79]

SWEET WIKKIE!!!

[snaponjohn100]

Very cool, Dave. Iris is definitely a sport. I don't think that I could get Cathy to stay in there more than I day. have a blessed week. John

[jasonsbrownell]

Love it, wanted to see a video about this wikki for some time. Can you make a short clip showing someone in there during a rain storm?

[jbr1074]

Love it man, love it- primitive, minimalistic, essentials. Good stuff.

[rafiki1squashbannana]

could you do meybey a series of vidios showing how to make a wiki like that or evin a quick how to vidio ?

[andris4]

I must say, you have a cool beard! Nice wikkie to :)

[RoZZ92]

I see alot of mycelium on the logs on the inside of the wikkie, have you ever found growing mushrooms in there?

Ever thought of having mushrooms on your inside walls? :)

If it interests you, find a mushroom that's edible and grows on wood, Grind it down to a slushie (miz a bit of water in it, and if it's a small ammount it's no problem to dilute it pretty heavy), and smear it on the bottom of the inside walls in between the ground and logs!

Just a thought :)

[forestkobold]

i think to try and build one, nice shelter thnx dave 

[seanmulhall]

That is one heck of a good shelter. One day I may invest the time into building something like that.

[wyattoneable]

Happy Thanksgiving Dave and Iris.

[FacetsOfTruth]

Hey Dave! Thanks for the video. I've never seen a Wikkie. I also want to thank you for another great video. And I noticed something different about you in this video than in all the others. I'm pretty sure I saw you smile. LOL You are a teacher of serious things, and I think that you are one of (if not the best) survival teacher ever. And I've seen a lot. You are my favorite teacher (and not because I'm from Dayton, Ohio..LOL Great to see you smiling, my brother. Would be honored to meet you.

[neuroleptika]

Thanks for the video, that wiki reminds me of a Swedish permanent shelter called torvkåta/goahtti, you can google pictures of it :)

[chunkchunk79]

dave. how do you get the bugs out of it when you have not used it in a while

[j0ehellm0n]

@chunkchunk79 smoke it out! or burn it down and rebuild

[lunaticasai]

I thumbed the top 2 comments to keep em there cause they r good question & answer.

[dragonchainz]

Dave awesome vid man. Love it.

[kyletango]

What are the diminsions inside? It looks kinda large, plenty room.

[windyhillpatriot]

This is a really great idea for a video series, Dave!

Right on, brother.

~ WHP

[RDJim]

Great idea for a series.

[blacktippydog]

What ? no basement

[jraybu09]

Dave your awesome dude thanks!

[pupdog2pa]

nice wikki dave

[jokertim777]

I am digging this new "Pathfinder Cribs" series, great idea.

BTW, you do know what yurt stands for, don't you?

Your ugly round tent.

Just kidding brother, I am anxious to see more about the yurt because I can see where it would have some great advantages over a wikkie; ease of set up, portability, less maintenance, etc.

[zapan2008]

du tres beau tavaille merci

[steffdemoff]

thanks again,cool vid.

[telopyros]

another awesome video

[JamesStickel]

Hey Dave, what kind of backpack is that?

[TrinityRewind]

hey dave,

Can you make a video on how to make the wiki or send me a link on how to make one. i cant seem to find anything.

[markshmily]

Very cool Dave!! Shelter looks great.

Thanks for the tour.

[GWHcraig1088]

thanks for another good vid! i wouldnt mind sleeping in there for an extended amount of time. prolly much warmer then buying some crappy basic tent for $100

[jetztisfeierabend]

on the outsidewalls you can put on more dirt, that will insolate the crib more. very nicely buildt. Muste be fun to stay out there and life the simple life style. And then after a few days going back into a nice house and appreciate all the luxus there.

[pepperana]

Great video Dave! We made this wikki during the September Basic class!

Came over from Holland to have the Class and it was well worth it.

Cheers Dutch!

[Throwinfire101]

Dave being that u packed it with a good several inches of mud insulation, can u hear outside if someone or something is approaching in a defencive situation?

[kanjimanji]

dave, what camera you used to film this one, looks great even in the lowest, 360p! super clear picture! thanks.

[alexgoyettemobile]

the bed area hahahaha

[DIECASTER]

A Buffalo rug or blanket would be nice in there... ^_^

[postjam]

im really diggin all these new vids, the energy is flowing strong into this winter season. good stuff. keep em comin!

[mixturebeatz]

how long did it take cody (Lundin) on the episode of dual survival when you guys were in argentina? musta took all day

[BillyInnes]

Pathfinder cribs I love I

[utuubee]

great video thanks!

[unicron24]

real nice cealing



[MrLongboarder87]

That thing is awesome. I had a few questions: Whats the longest period of time you spent camped in the wikkie? I Do a lot of backpacking but have never slept in a primitive style shelter. How bad do you get chewed up by the bugs and do you still ever get ebejeebies at night because of the critters?

[rubbernecker13]

Cool! Wish I could have watched your show when I was kid.

[houseoffire72]

Wikkie + pipe bowl = Dave with perma grin puff puff pass LOL jk Dave :) Very nice shelter man and thanks for all the effort and hard work you do for us all

[MrSlickPulla]

Dave you silly pathfinder cribs lol. great video as always

[stew88dodge]

thats awsome ! cant wate for the next one.

[badjujuR6]

Which wool coat is that? Been looking for one like it.... Any info appreciated.

[WesternBushcraft]

Awesome shelter!!! I wish I could build things in my woods without them getting destroyed by people...

[1IdeaAhead]

pretty cool, with the draft through the top, how does the smoke compare to an open campfire outside (about the same?)

[Carlyn3676]

What are the mechanical steps to building a Wikkie?

[bodiemyers]

You didn't show the basement or the attic

[MrgotPump]

who is Iris? his wife? dog? friend?

[IKSDoomie]

@MrgotPump Wife

[jacksvtzx5]

Dave, I find it funny as h@#$ that you cant say "Pathfinder Cribs" with a straight face :)

[MrCain81]

And next on pathfinder cribs we look at an amazing wiki 1 floor fire place king size bed. You don't want to miss it stay tuned after These comercels.

[srvvlhm]

It is funny to see you smile when you say pathfinder cribs. I like your crib better then those giant houses on the other shows.

[mryellow123]

@srvvlhm How improve your celeb status:

a) Book your session for cribs.

b) Have your publicist hire a massive house, some French jewellery/clothes, a hummer and a few empty bottles of wine from the props store.

c) Finish shooting and return to your dept filled house in the ghetto.

[jjakejones]

Any problem with mice?? And what do you use for a pillow. I would get a stiff neck and be laid up for a week w/o a pillow.

[outdoorsmanQ]

how long do u think it would take 5 people only using 200 to 250 sticks?

[bennyboyshaw]

sweet

[smirnoff46]

Very cool Dave. My 10 year old daughter and I started a wikkie sort of like this but more teepee like at the beginning of fall. Had a lot of fun doing it and it was great bonding time. It just needs a lot more debris on it and there is no mud available, but we plan on finishing it before winter comes and spending a night or two in it since it is very roomy. Thanks so much for the ideas! We look forward every week to every video you put out. Please keep it up. Thanks again!

[herpingmad145]

hey dave what pack is that i didn't think Duluth packs had waist straps?

[jmg1957]

dave,,..nice job,,.jimbo

[xLowLightx]

thats funny to watch you try to keep a straight face saying cribs. lol i saw the title and had to watch it, first youtube vide after a late shift.

[efcustoms]

i love pathfinder cribs its my favorite show

[ramsessilent]

I have been a huge yurt fan for years cant wait to see what you do with it. keep on keeping on brother.

[LivingHistorySchool]

My question is who in the bed gets the closest to the fire? I'm not sure of the flat rock pillow.. Thanks

[eskimolishic]

Thanks for the video. Interesting to see round the place and not just construction. Also looking forward to more of your Long Hunter series

[TheStreeser1]

Fantastic and very thought provoking video, we dont need much to survive, just love your style , You are the man, a real american !

[Rendar600]

Thumbs Up

[Wiegieboard]

This is a really top notch video. Thanks for this. The good tour of the wikkie is valuable education

[twisterdude100]

pathfinder cribs! i love it! great videos!

[cinbrian28]

Lovin the videos Dave...keep em comin! Seriously, this is really great stuff and the fact that we can all enjoy them for free is just incredible.  Very much appreciated brother.

[repelstee1]

Very nice.

Where do you sit on?

Cold creeps up your but when you sit on the ground.

[wesgue223322]

Very excited about the yurt

[TheMongo1357]

Wicked Wikki Dave!!! Thanks for this video and I look forward to the next. If possible, could you message me with the binding methods you used to start the initial building process of this domicile???? I am about to build one myself and was curious??? Thanks again.....

[RebLin51]

Nice wikkie.

[spuddyholly]

Dave, how do you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning with the fire burning? We had several deaths in the UK with people bringing disposable BBQs into tents in bad weather...isn't it the same deal in the wiki with that fire going?

[wildernessoutfitters]

@spuddyholly It drafts through the top brother

[ramsessilent]

@spuddyholly its just like a yurt or a teepee the hole in the top sucks the smoke out and draws fresh air in thru the bottom and around the door , tents dont have holes to let bad air out or enough fresh air in. so people that dont know better kill themselfs.

[PrecisionSkills]

@spuddyholly I'm not an expert, but I believe the byproducts of burning wood is different from burning propane or natural gas. Also, if the wood isn't vented, you'd get smoked out of your shelter, if the propane isn't vented, you might not realize it until its too late.

[kmetvhribih]

@spuddyholly an old trick is to light a candle in the lowest part of the enclosure. if it goes out, you go out. wine makers have been doing this since god-knows when (though their primary concern was CO2, but the principle is the same).

[MrBillTroop73]

@spuddyholly Those tents must not have been ventilated enough. This wiki has plenty of draft.

[kingtyson333]

These video's are great

[ER720]

very cool !!

[a2eric1]

Wikkie man cave! Pretty cool, lots of potential there for having a whole lot of fun outdoors year around!

[ibboat]

Best cribs episode ever, well dale JR's was really cool. Keep'em coming dave!

[arappx]

i love the wikkie! :) i would have no problem sleeping in that at all! so

[Waldhandwerk]

Super shelter, looks great! Thanks for showing.

[InTheSticks0001]

Nice.

[donnya1000]

Just great... cribbin the Wikkie. Looks like you had fun with that vid Dave.

[jimmyggh1]

Love the wikkie! March on Dave!

[ipponutoo]

Very cool...thanks for sharing the expertise you've learned over so many years!

[SnakeHouseExotics]

Awsome shelter, great vids with hours of knowledge and entertainment. Thanks so much for all of your efforts, keep up the good work.

Matt

(Snakehouse Exotics)

[MrSchpankme]

Dave, stack an additional Concrete Flu Block to achieve 'Rocket Stove' operation and secondary burn of flu gases; this will consume 80% less wood, for twice the heat benefit. What we want for safety and efficiency, is for the vertical chamber to get so hot that there is almost complete combustion, with most of the smoke consumed.

[secretsquirrell13]

Right on brother!.....keep it going, oh yeah im loving the comparison of the frontier tech. and the new tech......dont know why but the vintage stuff really catches my eye....peace.

[simplymy2sense]

nice setup! keep up the good work!

[jdeavers8]

pathfinder cribs = beast!

[TheGsGClan]

better than mtv's cribs xD

[bushcraftern]

Thanks Dave, I love everything you do very interesting! :)

[OutdoorChautauqua]

BTW ... my Daddy has that same wool shirt.

[ExpertSurvival]

Dave, I have to say that is one of the best shelters I have ever seen! Looks very comfortable and I would be very happy to live in there. I think even Lundin would be just as amazed as me. Great work!

[individualnliberty]

Nice. I've been waiting to see how cozy that wikkie was with the fire inside.



[19841c]

that's cool as hell! i was thinking of doing somthing like that for my hunting camp. right on!!

[sneakyninja273]

how deep is the straw on the bed?

[mothballs2]

this is awesome! I could totally live in one of those

[OutdoorChautauqua]

Pathfinder Cribs !!!!! I love it. Dave is the MAN !!!

[jkd185]

Best shelter in winter is one with fire inside,thanks for showing;)

all the best

kind regards

streetartist

[CMEYERREPTILES]

man i would love to tag along with you. it would be the best.

[69Phuket]

Lot of work, but it's for the long term...No problem moving in there..;)

Good Wikkie.

[Survivalvideos1]

ive always wanted to see the wikkies inside, thanks and sweet new intro. Looking forward to your new channel Dave

Charlie