Pathfinder Concepts Part 2

[fl260]

This will help me big time.

Thousands of thanks again, Dave.

[tsmace1]

dear dave,

you speak alot about multi tools and say that the pliers are the meet and potatoes of a multi tool and dont hace much use for the other tools except maybe the saw....my question to you is how difficult would it be to customize a multi tool to individual wants or needs or what have you...i have sketched up a design of my own maybe you would like to see...including flit,magnesium,awl,etc. please respond if possible...every one welcome to comment

[SwitchbackOutdoors]

I use a large knife (10 in blade 1/4in thick) instead of the smaller blade and saw. I can chop with the larger blade relatively effectively.

[mogges1]

I rather try to learn survival in the winter mths.its a real pain to try it when its 105 or 110 degrees

[meatmancowbutcher]

man these are the best survival videos i have seen on youtube where are you located

[MrHouse437]

me and a few m8s are haveing a camp out in the woods in a few weeks so im trying to get most of them 2 watch your vids so they learn a few things thanks dave your vids are very helpfull

[gatehrdy]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is very much appreciated. Stay well, and God bless.

[winnipegdiver]

@lordofthewatershed

[winnipegdiver]

@lordofthewatwrshed

The bottle will be hot you should also Carrie a good pair of gloves with you

[lordofthewatershed]

with that stainless steel bottle you were talking about, does it heat up enough that it would be un-carriable while it was hot, or does it have a insulation/thermos quality to it?

[johnmonk66]

The only thing I have an issue with is the fascination with spark fires, like firesteel. Of course I have them in my long term kit, but for a one to three day hike? Nothing beats waterproof matches in a waterproof case. And a lighter, because it doesn't rain all the time, lol.

[PACER2320]

5/5

Mora knives are great inexpensive knives. The mora S1 or clipper.

I like the us gi canteen cup/stove stand/canteen kit.

[Ginger4968]

There's one thing you should add concerning the lighting device: get something to put on your lighting device to create more of a red light, than white/blueish. it helps keeping your nightvision when traveling at night, after using your light, so you don't have to (stop and) wait untill your eyes get used to the dark again.

[fr8dog5440]

Hey guys,

I can't seem to find the video that you did on how to rig the pathfinder tarp. Can you point me in the right direction.

Thanks

[chefdlb]

Dave, love it all man>.

[Danny00201]

Gotta say miss Dave on here man he is doing awesome on Duel survival but wish he was still doing the vids

[cdltpx]

Tree pruning blades are less expensive True temper shouvel a must $12 rugged tool.solar led WM<$3 bright2. I also taped a baby bick to the lead shoe string on my shoe U can reuse the electrical tape and you will always have a way to make fire. emergency blankets are cheap signal device retain heat &repel/collect water carry 2.Get tents in YS that may have busted poles etc you can get for $2 use a razor and chop a tarp from that. I got a slep bag $1 YS removed busted zipper washed it snug 4 car.

[WildmanBorneo]

Am new to your video's, pretty good. Rough camping is something I want to start as a hobby and this information you give sounds very good. Many Thanks

[LTVN68]

Excellent.....your efforts are seriously appreciated. Thanks!

JL

Alaska/Hawaii

[hullmeister60]

im up in fairbanks alaska and when it gets below -10, -15 batteries tend to lose their charge quick rendering all battery operated devices useless. any suggestions for an alternate light source?

[tormenter012]

@hullmeister60 lol, fire?

[survivalistguy]

@hullmeister60 Alaska is an awesome place, for your situation I suggest a few candles, plus they'll serve other purposes like helping to light your fire, but you'll need matches or a lighter (unless you'll light the candle from the fire) Are you using a 10 Pc kit?

[hullmeister60]

yeah i am using the 10 piece kit. i tried a technique i learned from my buddy yesterday which is to mix sawdust and dryer lent in a egg carton section and seal it with parrafin wax. works out pretty well and the wax keeps it dry. i will add a few candles to my pack as well. thanks man

[survivalistguy]

Nice, good that you solved your problem. I'm not really understanding that trick, could you explain to me how it works? Thanks.

[Articulas2000]

How come my video post has not popped on?

[EarthBlue2]

Another great educational wilderness video. Like you said dave practice as often as possible to sharpen your survival skills, under the harshest conditions when possible. thanks for great info brother dave.

[hunterkiller45]

tritium is used in the british army sa 80 riflesight it is radioactive but as long as you dont crack that compass your ok

[FatDaddy4Fun]

I miss Dave already! To the traffic dude...unless I am planning a trip to the remote areas of the Kiamichi Mountains, there ISN'T a place I can go that is totally void of traffic noises, either highway, train or aircraft. There is always some degree of ambient civilization I just can't shed. I'm not tripping on ya, just tht I know Dave is more interested with accuracy, conditions, and a comprehensive video, than he is with location.

[shapeshifter000]

as always 60/5 keep it up!

[Penske101]

I like the pathfinder system you have taken mulit survival systems and made them better and your own Good job Dave

Fellow Ohioan

[DeimosSaturn]

Actually, the thing about the stadium whistle is, in a stadium, it works great because a stadium basically acts like an ampitheater. A forest however has lots of leaves, bushes, trees, streams, and is uneven. All those things act as natural baffles. A 100 decibel rescue whistle is probably better.

[DeimosSaturn]

Tritium is the stuff they use to make hydrogen bombs with. Extremely toxic. If you plan on having children, I wouldn't keep that compass near your nads.

[atlantabikeguy]

I love the sound of the road in the background... Not to discredit him at all b/c i'm a HUGE fan... I just didn't expect it when i did notice it... or should i say when i noticed what i believed to be the sound of a road...

[wildernessoutfitters]

Dude I cannot always go 3-4 miles into the woods to shoot vids some are within 1/2 mile of roads and my camera pics up everything.

[kbk1061]

@wildernessoutfitters well then your not really a woodsman, more like a sideofthe roadsman hahaha. lol no you do have some good vids.

[dabrown0306]

@wildernessoutfitters Many of us understand what you are doing, and we appreciate it. I know you have to answer these questions and comments, but rest assured most of us ignore them, and want to hear from your experiences. Thank you for sharing your skills, many would not!

[Ockall]

@atlantabikeguy Being from Ohio myself, I can tell you it is HARD to get away from other people. This place is POPULATED. -- Once you get out into the woods (public spaces) you are going to run into some other jackaninny out there trying to get away too.

[techobo]

I am so glad I found your videos. I am going camping in about a month, and I am now realizing I have a lot to learn! Good thing I found them with some time to spare so I can practice and make some purchases. Thanks so much for making these.

[miles305678]

pretty place, awesome videos : >

[E2F83]

Are you freakin kidding me, carrying tritium in your picket! I didn't know that there was enough of that radioactive stuff around to make compass.

[sasquatchhunter200]

Hey Dave on your pathfinder beginer's kit #2 the picture shows a nalgene bottle in it but it doesn't say it comes with it, Does that mean it isn't included in the kit?

[wildernessoutfitters]

It is included Sir!

[sasquatchhunter200]

Thanks, i was wanting to become a pathfinder for about a week and i will buy this kit later, How old do you have to be to do the virtual academy?

[zurudu]

thanks for the info

peace from belgium

[Magnumscoffeefreek]

mmmmm i love belgium beer

[hugecumshot]

Your videos make me want to go hiking :D

[petervagt]

What about the Geber gator is that a Disent knife ?

[Nimzomyth68]

Brilliant vid with good suggestions. I was looking for exactly a run down of the basics. Thanks

[wildernesswikiup14]

i'd recommend a Mora. its about $10 and could save your life. it really is a great knife.

[wildernessoutfitters]

Mora are good, but for a tool that will take alot of punishment and last forever I would not recommend anything that was not a full tang.

[wildernesswikiup14]

most Moras do have a full tang.

[wildernessoutfitters]

I am talking about knives made from one solid pc of steel with the scales bolted on, not just a small pc of metal running through the handle, I have destryed 2 moras already while testing them. If you can poung a knife into a tree and stand on it, you can bet you life on it, I know a mora wont take this test but a RAT 3 will.

[wildernesswikiup14]

o0o ok

[nephildevil]

:o

*throws his new mora classic into the garbage bin*

just kidding

:D

[TheV0iceOfReas0n]

If you are into stronger scandinavian knives, check out kellam. They make great strong scandinavian knives.

[82f150]

@wildernessoutfitters and thats why i cant a rat rc-6. ive tried to break it down and i just wear myself out!

[ThaNorthFace]

Nice vid Dave

[wildlifeed]

What can I say, Dave Wonderful series. everytime I watch I learn. Keep them coming so I can continue to learn. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge Dave.

[backwoodsman47]

Great as always, Dave. From the weather conditions on the video (and what I remember from living in Delaware, OH for 4 years), the weather in your area is still the same as in mine here in MI: "If you don't like it, wait five minutes and it'll change!" Terrific advice from a solid basis of experience. Thanks and keep Leading the Way, we'll follow!

[godsend420]

i bet its cold i can see ur breath

[mohmog33]

Great vids, Dave. If you ever make changes to your intro again, the one part I really like is the end when it says, "Follow me!" Knowing your background in the military and wilderness survival and archery, that's just perfect. Others might think it's arrogant but for you, since the Army Rangers motto "Rangers Lead the Way", for you it really works. Congrats and keep up the great work and thank you for everything you've done and do.

-Chris from Alaska

[fredalan]

Great to see the weather elements. Authentic from the ground up!! This gentleman simply knows his stuff. Bravo! This entire country could learn a thing or two from him.

[seanmulhall]

Lots of great advice for the beginner and the more experienced. Thanks Dave

Sean the Silver Fox

[NorthernSurvival]

Great Video, Thanks for the great advice, 5/5

[Mattrocks1231]

Great segments Dave! Both videos are PACKED full of useful info and tips. Good luck and keep the videos coming!

[beast12101]

great job, have fun, stay warm.

[chrissept21]

i live in canada and we have about a foot of snow on the ground and this is my favorite time of year to do bush craft

[survivalexpert93]

great work I just finished my 10 piece kit from scratch the other day.

[bigcountry1315]

Another great and informative video Dave!

[TigerBushcraft]

great vid