Fire Building At the Survival Hideout

[hateliberals1]

can. u. cook?

[brawny03]

@hateliberals1 Of Course! What self respecting survivalist can't ?

:D , seriously, I cook for a living, when not playing house in the woods

[shanefenton1]

The top layer of soil looked flammable. I've seen it happen where the humus will burn spread horizontal while the surface level above looks fine...When I saw this I was blown away and panicked because once I realized it what had occurred, there was no telling how deep it went without digging. What started it was a tossed cigarette someone stamped out on flammable soil at a lunch break outside an office building. If a fire is on damp soil it could be even more deceptive, burning low temp and slow

[slodeth5]

Brawny, have you considered making a homemade BushBuddy gasifier stove to leave at your secret spot? The stove makes very little smoke and smell and would be a great little stealth item. I'm also wondering if you've considered digging a pit to put a five or so gallen sized plastic can somewhere nearby where you could store things for survival? If you could get to the spot, you could have everything stored away for yourself, including food, water fitration system, clothes, and sleeping system.

[brawny03]

@slodeth5 Hi Slodeth, thats a cool idea. I actually have several secret spots, couple of them are caves, a shelter I built which I call the Cabin, and then the one at the Hideout. It would be fun just to assemble the Five Gallon Survival Kit, just as a learning thing! :) thanks for posting

[haras440]

Love your video. Thank you. What a great spot you have found! So Pretty. I wonder if you have ever used your tarp as a windbreak/reflector in front of a campfire? I see from your great video how much more efficient your fire was when placed in front of the sloping wall. Just a thought. if a person was in flat land.

[brawny03]

@haras440 Thanks, Haras440. I'd be a little concerned with a spark putting a hole in the tarp. I'd use plastic sheeting, though, something inexpensive, or tyvek. You can stake anything out via the rock and loop method I demonstrate in my video 10 x 12 tarp with the mosquito netting option.

[HillsnHollers446]

Sometimes it seems like all of my walks into the woods are a never ending quest for finding that really special place where perhaps no one else has ever been. I love special places and you most certainly have found yours. Excellent video Carol !

[hobo31009]

great vid! great place you have there. happy new year from the uk! xx nick the hermit.

[NCHiker1970]

Great hide out! I have one of my own! It is nice to just get away in your own nook in nature! Great set up for your fire and I like how you went step by step in your efforts to get the fire up and going. Being mindful of the surroundings so that the fire did not get out of hand shows others things they may not have thought about. I think you did a wonderful job with this video I kicked back and watched it with enjoyment! Great Job and keep the videos comig.

[kc7fys]

I love Thoreau very much--but keep in mind that his mother did his laundry during his so-called "austere" time at Walden. He was not far from his posh surroundings. His reflections, however, are beautiful and especially meaningful for those who actually DO leave society behind and rough it.

[brawny03]

Thanks for the comment, Kc7fys. What we call roughing it now is a far cry from what Thoreau did: built his own place, had a garden, spent much time alone, albiet, for only over a year. He did make some astute observations, among them that pushing a barn and wood lot (attempted ownership of quantitative properties) through life was a disaster and murderous to the free spirit. And that it is amazing what a small shelter we actually need. His time spent living deliberately would frighten most.

[TheTubbyKid]

Great Video!!

Merry Christmas!!

[FriarTuck1961]

Love the location and the reflecting wall.

Happy Holidays

[sweetypie000]

great video ! long time no videos ! have a Happy Christmas !!