Terminology and Fire Tricks (Winter)

[SilentWolf1966]

Love the tips Dave use all of those all the time,each one in its own right though.Thanks again for the vids.

[seanSgray]

Everyone knows that snow makes the best tinder, gosh.

[budfudlacker100]

awesome music. where can i buy it??

[robcas631]

Dave, thanks for serving! Army rocks!

[raistlin89108]

Love the info brother! I Have been watching you since you before the DC. Hey can you make me a BP!

[robcas631]

A strike force is magnesium on one side and sparker on another?

[shadowmua1]

@robcas631 No, it's a ferrocerium rod. The strike force, and the blastmatch are both really big rods, so they are especially good for creating a lot of sparks. The blastmatch can be used one handed, but the strike force is better for lighting tinder up off of the ground, and you can store tinder in the handle.

Pick your favorite.

:)

[robcas631]

@shadowmua1 You're right. Looking at videos on the net clearly proves that the Ferrocerium rod rocks. Thanks a lot man!

[JimmyPage968]

I didn't realize this was Dave before Dual Survival. Great work Dave.

[jasonmildward34]

Dave Canterbury Love your Video's & You and Coday on Discover Rocks You and Cody are some Cool guys and also very funny Love the Video's..

[robcas631]

This Man knows what he is talking about!

[MrDarkTides]

Great videos

[cr0cket01]

would that thistle down be any good as a char material like cat tail is. would it take a spark and become an ember instead of flaming fast and burning fast. as thistle down and other light materal can blow around or if hands bit wet stick to them

[THESLICKNESSEDM]

only for survival situation children

[hardhitter0421]

Mr. Canterbury...will you PLEASE make sure to mention that this should be a NON-INHABITED bird's nest! Some people are aware that a bird's nest found in the dead of winter most probably do not have hatch-lings being raised in it, however...If it comes to mind in the future to you. Folks whenever possible use only exhausted animal or fowl habitats...someone could end up in jail for the weekend if they pick on the wrong bird's nest with wrong bird's in it to boot! Laws may be harsh.

[IKSDoomie]

6 People are going to die unless there is always a Wal-Mart.

[TheSeth2314]

what if you want to make a fire from hand dril or bow will it work

[chrissept21]

another important thing to remember is that you need to feed the coal with the bird nest, to many people are not aggressive enough with their tinder, pinch the bird nest so that the coal can grow ant turn to flame, you need to feed your heat with oxygen and tinder material

[mormonsurvivor]

another great video man dont understand why 5 people dislike it !! 

[NocturnalBreather]

@mormonsurvivor green peace protesters... cruelty to dead trees!!!!

[EJR914]

birdnest are one of my favorite tenders to use to start a fire in the wintertime.

[TurumbarTurin]

From that same thistle you could have dug up the root and boiled it for 15 minutes and had yourself some gutfill, in case you didn't know.

It's one of the 14 most important plants in a survival situation according to the swedish military handbook. What they didn't say in it though is that the down is good for starting fires. So I've added to my knowledge here, thanks.

[halfbreed02]

Was that a minute long intro??????

[TurumbarTurin]

@halfbreed02 Was that half a minute spent being cpt. obvious?

[misternylon]

Thank god for people like this spreading knowledge and keeping alive old skills, thankyou so much, top videos!

[bassfuryvi]

what??It's uplifting and it *&*^*^& rocks!!

[mrfrogg91]

I can't believe that people are bitching at a free video with such a high quality information

[5tonyvvvv]

@mrfrogg91 Because people today are lazy morons! that spend all there time texting and buying food from stores!

[robcas631]

@mrfrogg91 I agree

[buttercupG19]

@mrfrogg91

Egos of people are tough......they lead to destruction. Keep the faith brother!

[robcas631]

@mrfrogg91 Point Frogman.

[ulysssmorales3]

@mrfrogg91 amen

[zerocooljpn]

i know, the volume of the intro is too loud compared to the volume of the rest of the video. great vids though.

[murphalot13]

no way man, the intro rocks. it has heart

[stevensj13]

does anyone have a link to a vid of his where he builds a shelter or something like that? Thanks!

[atheistunderground]

subsribe to his videos and im sure youl find them

[stevensj13]

I have been a subscriber for months

[atheistunderground]

aah then i cant help you sorry

[wildernessoutfitters]

Go to my home page there are several from Debris huts, to wikkies, to Tarp Shelters

[mattifikation]

Somewhere out there, a homeless bird is asking "why?" And the answer is, "YouTube." And that thought makes me laugh.

[djrocker1007]

Awsome as always! I always carry some cotton balls with vasoline for the same situation. Love the videos, keep them coming! David (Houston, TX)

[adamport40]

also with the liquid nails it was very hard for me to put it out. i had to drop it in water to put it out

[adamport40]

i have in my kit is liquid nail. you can buy at any hardware store. a pea size dot burns for about 2 min more than enough time to get a fire going. even if it drys out it still lights. just a helpful tip for firestarting methods.

[echo1648]

cotton balls with petroleum jelly are great firestarters

[goldenscales]

Like the man said, F = Fire methods - do what works, and make sure you got more than one way to light a fire.

[TimeToReap]

Hey Dave, first off --> great video, as always.

Secondly I have a question I've wanted to ask you, I carry small pieces of chimney logs in (you know, the pressed shaving type like duraflame) in a waterproof pill bottle. They are very easy to roll into a small ball and burn for a pretty long time, they make pretty good firestarters all it takes is a little bit of magnesium to light them

[TimeToReap]

Hit the wrong button, LOL

So my question is, is it really worth dragging them around, or should I just look for natural tinder ?

[scenic456]

Fantastic video and excellent learning material!

[wolfinside]

Truely awesome video, thanks.

[chrissept21]

i love scouting its so relaxing

listening to the birds/animals seeing all the new growth in the spring listing to the river its all so nice

[niteprowler70]

i have a ? about the flint and steel you use..first off i enjoy your videos..ok when i was in the B.S.A as a young kid we had flint and steel that were just a small round rod of flint and piece of flat steel,i guess it's what you call the strike force,what i was wandering about was the flint and steel you built the first fire in birdsnest,was it just natural piece of flint and steel that you just picked up off the ground somewhere? thanks and keep the vid's a coming..Bobby in north/central Tenn

[Tendrax]

It's a whole kit. you can buy it on his website, tin, steel, flint, and I believe even some char cloth.

[Darkarch87]

Never thought about the bird nest, good tip, thanx man

[SurvivalBoys]

Really helped!

[Garciamrcool]

cool, you the man!

[MuhsinTheMomin]

brilliant info.. thanks

[RedCellx6]

Great info

5 stars

[cjsinclair]

Thanks bro!  keep 'em comin'

[Milkman12114]

Dave maybe that other guys bird nest was a little damp?

[MaGGicalLovE]

wats the name of the plant agaiin

[MaGGicalLovE]

never mind

[Hard2HandleRandall]

Great video Dave and cant wait for the video from the scout. good luck.

[EatTheWeeds]

Great usable stuff. I am always looking for tinder here in humid Florida. I also noticed you hit the flint to the steel. I do the opposite which may explain my marginal fire skills. Steels are handy. I've got them stashed everywhere.

[XxU2UBExX]

thanks dave A+++

[wolfbushcraft]

good info,if i see a blue tit nest or smaller birds in the winter i grab it staight away and it goes in my tinder pouch....do you have clematis..old mans beard in your area.?..this is also good tinder..

[777999777999]

another 5* very cool vid. thanks for taking the time to show the cool ideas!!!

[bpongtable]

I do agree that MOST bird nests will take a spark. But some species of bird make their nests out of larger materials that will not take a spark as easily.

[wildernessoutfitters]

I definatley do not profess to be a bird expert, what I have noticed is that most low nesting species because they are usually faily small birds use small, fine material for nests. This technique like any type of foraging/gathering would take both practical exercise to find what works and discrimination for type materials. I agree thanks.

[SpacedTime]

Dave, what are you doing home, i thought you would be out in the middle of the scout hike right now?

[wildernessoutfitters]

Other Pathfinder buisness came up so I post poned until tomarrow. I am going to try and shoot some vid today though later.

[basszack]

i have heard many people are concerned for the birds now living without a nest so it makes perfect sence to me to eat the bird first so it won't feel the distress of being homeless.lol!!

[wildernessoutfitters]

Most birds actually build nest to lay eggs, some return to them but most are not actual homes.

[basszack]

i know that i was just kidding around.

[cattnipp]

You're right - I was wrong - the birds build new ones each spring! So, use them for firestarters in the winter.

[jokertim777]

Awesome, I stoked for the trip. Wish I was going myself.

[timberfoxct]

Dave thanx for taking the time to share these A+ vids with us all. they are the coolest thing on utube.

[fredalan]

5 mile trek? woo hoo!! Rockin'!!

I also carry a tin or pouch of jute rope/string for fire starting. Just take a length of it (6 to 12 inches), comb it out (or pull it apart), strike away. Love your videos!!!! 5* x 2!!

[888zzz]

Videos following a trek is an excellent way to demonstrate woodscraft. Look forward to them as I do all your videos.

[KonstantinKuehn]

good shit

[cattnipp]

Love the videos and information. Definitely use the bird nest in an emergency when you need fire to survive but please let folks know not to use one unless necessary. I don't know how fast they can build a new one but I know birds need those homes for the winter and to lay eggs in the spring. Keep up the great vids.

[DirectRegister]

great video dave, I've always wondered exactly what the difference between a "scout" and a "trek" was. I came across that tinder myself last fall, it works like charm but fatwood is still my favorite natural tinder.

Good luck on the scout

[ArvinX5]

whats the name of the music in the introduction or your 1st part of the video?

[chrissept21]

i think you have the best, well made, most infromative and all round damn good videos on you tube

i allways look forward to seeing that you made a nother

thanks

[swesomeguy]

Just awesome!

[johnspark1]

Dave, check your e-mail before you leave.

[Mattrocks1231]

Nice video dave. Thanks for the tips and terms, I think I might actually have some success with easy fire starting in the woods!

[keystonebrian]

thankyou for the great vids...everyone needs to take the time to take a kid to the woods and practice true life skills..

[Nimzomyth68]

Your vids are the best i've seen. I've learnt a lot so far. I'm in the process of getting my kit together, and your advice has been inspirational and invaluable. Thank you.

[ThaNorthFace]

Dave did you ever get my message about your tom brown tracker handle? awesome video keep up the good work i'll be ordering a couple things off your website this week hopefully. Your vids are much appreciated. -Jonny

[wildernessoutfitters]

Yeah man sorry they are Oak.

[ThaNorthFace]

Alright thanks bud. ;)

[rt4mf]

this is great,iv read about this being used!earlier this evening i tried sum fluff(lint)outta my pocket with a fire steal!i read that can be used too,may need alot but it does catch a flame.great vid 5*

[rt4mf]

a spark sorryi said flame(",)

[wildlifeed]

Dave you mak that look very easy!! Great Video as always!! Learn something new and important everytime I watch. thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience. ED

[psychodelicdragon]

thanks for teaching us

[elbauzan]

For the past year I have been watching your videos and learning a great deal. I want to thank you and bless you in Jesus's name for all the valuable information that you have given us all. I am absolutely certain that we will need this info in the future, as our economy fails, and that of the world. Thanks you so much Dave.

Vann