Almost made it bro, I think you would have better results if you could somehow get the fire directly underneath... Maybe by using coals. You can actually boil water in a paper cup so I cant see why you couldnt do it in a leaf. Cheers and better luck next time!
if u make that base witch was a pretty nice 1 actually, then take away the leaf, dig a hole in the middle and put the glowing coal in there :) bet its gonna take a bit shorter time :)
Hot rocks would definitely work better, but you said that already. One thing I would do though is float another leaf of the same type on top as a lid. Pretty cool idea though, I'd never thought of that. Too bad its all pine forests around here! lol
I havent tried this method myself although I've seen quite a few different versions of it.
It seems that the best way of making the leaf hold a cup shape is to use pliable, thin green sticks as a sort of sewing thread and basically weave them around the top of the "cup" to make it hold the shape, at least I've seen that work to great effect with kelp.
I also think that using coals rather than "live flames" will limit the damage to the leaf and decrease boil time as coals are hotter.
@Boatguy2010 I'm glad that you didn't burden yourself and suffer through any more of my theatrics. There is info to be had in my videos but If you are looking strictly for how to's then you should look elsewhere.
@Boatguy2010 I'm glad that you didn't burden yourself and suffer through any more of my theatrics. There is info to be had in my videos but If you are looking strictly for how to's then you should look elsewhere.
@Boatguy2010 he talks later in the video, so calm down.... and its not a "How To". Does it say "How To" In the title? NOPE! so calm down bud, dont get all pissy.
I can't tell you how much I love people like you showing us some skills that may actually save our lives in a survival situation. You sure don't learn this stuff at school.
Just one question. How did you intend on getting the boiled water out of the leaf and into a new container to cool down, to make it drinkable?
Great video, just about right amount of suspense to end in failure. :-) I've done this with a paper origami cup and also a bag but it was over a controlled wicked kerosene flame and a gas flame not from an open wood fire. If you are using flames instead of embers, I think they must be controlled under the vessel. This would mean being able to support the leaf by four skewers.
Excellent, this is what I'm talking about! This is what I call, " let's go out and see what it really takes to perform a survival skill"." Great idea and well executed.
I have boiled water in a paper bark box before. using rocks that whee heated in a fire. (say ray mears do it.) perhaps that would work with a leaf. just a thought.
Great video! I was thinking about making a video but now i'm realy motivated!
a long time ago, i boiled water that way. I had to try several times before it worked and did it on coals instead of a flame, but believe me it is possible!
@EvergreenBushcraft Thanks! And I'm not sure if the natives here used this method but they did use the leaves for pit cooking and as containers. Good question though and if I find out more I'll let you know.
I wish you could type more in these comment boxes... Was going to say nice to see you use The Oldmans Beard Lichen and Pine resin to start the fire. I love that stuff. You mentioned the Catstails in the pond, have you cooked up the roots off them yet?......it's a bugger collecting them but they do taste nice. They only need boiling, but like I said it's a bugger to collect them becuase if you pull the tops then you don't get the roots, so you have to get wet and get ya hand down to the root.
That's a new one on me...love the idea. Maybe double leaf layers might help. Nice framework you setup, that would make a good kitchen sink for washing hands when preping food. Maybe even hot rocks underneath. Looking forward to your next attempt. You've inspired me to wait till my BBQ is over tonight and have a go at the boiling water in a plastic bottle. Will film it and see what we get. 5*
That was very interesting. Would have loved to see it work. I'm guessing that it is quite possible after that brilliant effort. Great job and great idea
Almost made it bro, I think you would have better results if you could somehow get the fire directly underneath... Maybe by using coals. You can actually boil water in a paper cup so I cant see why you couldnt do it in a leaf. Cheers and better luck next time!
coreyfmiller 4 days ago
if u make that base witch was a pretty nice 1 actually, then take away the leaf, dig a hole in the middle and put the glowing coal in there :) bet its gonna take a bit shorter time :)
BF3SlingShoT 2 weeks ago
@BF3SlingShoT Totally agree with you, the heat should be coming from below the water and not on the sides.
coreyfmiller 4 days ago
I read that in a child's fiction book... were we reading the same book? its called My Side of the Mountain.
skoobsevolaerdna 3 weeks ago
Hot rocks would definitely work better, but you said that already. One thing I would do though is float another leaf of the same type on top as a lid. Pretty cool idea though, I'd never thought of that. Too bad its all pine forests around here! lol
Cjtouzet 4 months ago
even though that didn't quit work, that was still pretty cool!
onemindAnyweap0n 5 months ago
idiot. you fail at life
robert13605 6 months ago
@robert13605 wilderness-1, swibo6-suck!
swibo6 6 months ago
I havent tried this method myself although I've seen quite a few different versions of it.
It seems that the best way of making the leaf hold a cup shape is to use pliable, thin green sticks as a sort of sewing thread and basically weave them around the top of the "cup" to make it hold the shape, at least I've seen that work to great effect with kelp.
I also think that using coals rather than "live flames" will limit the damage to the leaf and decrease boil time as coals are hotter.
Good vid.
88Kamikaze69 6 months ago
I made it to 1:59 then turned it off because of lack of explanation of anything you were doing dont be a youtube mime
Boatguy2010 10 months ago
@Boatguy2010 I'm glad that you didn't burden yourself and suffer through any more of my theatrics. There is info to be had in my videos but If you are looking strictly for how to's then you should look elsewhere.
swibo6 10 months ago
@swibo6 My Apologies,
Your are correct that I was rash to judge
Boatguy2010 10 months ago
@Boatguy2010 Thanks for that and cheers! I watched the video that you posted, I hope you make more in the future.
swibo6 10 months ago
@Boatguy2010 I'm glad that you didn't burden yourself and suffer through any more of my theatrics. There is info to be had in my videos but If you are looking strictly for how to's then you should look elsewhere.
swibo6 10 months ago
@Boatguy2010 he talks later in the video, so calm down.... and its not a "How To". Does it say "How To" In the title? NOPE! so calm down bud, dont get all pissy.
TheAlphaFaction 7 months ago
it is possible to boil water over an open fire without messin it up. ive done it before. its not hard to do at all
bwallify 1 year ago
I can't tell you how much I love people like you showing us some skills that may actually save our lives in a survival situation. You sure don't learn this stuff at school.
Just one question. How did you intend on getting the boiled water out of the leaf and into a new container to cool down, to make it drinkable?
Keep up the good work.
reubenprowse 1 year ago
you know what will work, try that same leaf and after putting water in it make it into a dumpling
samstterhamstteer 1 year ago
Some hot rocks would have been so much easier.
JustinBaker2567 1 year ago
I'd be worried about accidentally choosing a poisonous leaf and brewing some toxic tea for myself. Good video, though.
BeccaLaughsAtBecca 1 year ago
Great video, just about right amount of suspense to end in failure. :-) I've done this with a paper origami cup and also a bag but it was over a controlled wicked kerosene flame and a gas flame not from an open wood fire. If you are using flames instead of embers, I think they must be controlled under the vessel. This would mean being able to support the leaf by four skewers.
TheBeebopper 1 year ago
Great, really enjoyed it!
Carlsarv 1 year ago
Excellent, this is what I'm talking about! This is what I call, " let's go out and see what it really takes to perform a survival skill"." Great idea and well executed.
BTW - great job on the video content and editing.
Ghostkamo 1 year ago
@Ghostkamo Thanks Kamo!
swibo6 1 year ago
I have boiled water in a paper bark box before. using rocks that whee heated in a fire. (say ray mears do it.) perhaps that would work with a leaf. just a thought.
mechwarriormoses 1 year ago
Hmm Less time consuming than making a coal burn container but don't last a long, Nice Effort!
Tpekron 1 year ago
Great video! I was thinking about making a video but now i'm realy motivated!
a long time ago, i boiled water that way. I had to try several times before it worked and did it on coals instead of a flame, but believe me it is possible!
But still GREAT JOB!
BushcraftTom 1 year ago
@BushcraftTom Thanks and I hope you do make a vid, when you do you could post it here as a response!
swibo6 1 year ago
interesting vid.. damn great attempt but hot rocks put in could be more successful ..thanks for sharing!
bassfuryvi 1 year ago
Despite to obvious failure i really enjoyed in your vid. Thank you for sharing. Thumb UP.
nedeljkomostar 1 year ago
Sweet, man! This is freakn awesome.
Would natives in your area use this method?
Cant wait to try it my self!
EvergreenBushcraft 1 year ago
@EvergreenBushcraft Thanks! And I'm not sure if the natives here used this method but they did use the leaves for pit cooking and as containers. Good question though and if I find out more I'll let you know.
swibo6 1 year ago
I believe Sam Gribly sewed up his leaf bowl with some grass. Also you might try dropping in hot rocks. Great attemt tho !
joe2trees 1 year ago
@joe2trees That's probably where I heard of it first, you know me and "my side of the mountain". Thanks!
swibo6 1 year ago
I wish you could type more in these comment boxes... Was going to say nice to see you use The Oldmans Beard Lichen and Pine resin to start the fire. I love that stuff. You mentioned the Catstails in the pond, have you cooked up the roots off them yet?......it's a bugger collecting them but they do taste nice. They only need boiling, but like I said it's a bugger to collect them becuase if you pull the tops then you don't get the roots, so you have to get wet and get ya hand down to the root.
spannernuts 1 year ago
That's a new one on me...love the idea. Maybe double leaf layers might help. Nice framework you setup, that would make a good kitchen sink for washing hands when preping food. Maybe even hot rocks underneath. Looking forward to your next attempt. You've inspired me to wait till my BBQ is over tonight and have a go at the boiling water in a plastic bottle. Will film it and see what we get. 5*
spannernuts 1 year ago
That was very interesting. Would have loved to see it work. I'm guessing that it is quite possible after that brilliant effort. Great job and great idea
sargefaria 1 year ago