Since watching you I haven’t lit a fire with a lighter or match for 3 months. I actually like collecting my kindlerling firewood and tinder to start a fire in my backyard while cooking in lockdown..Big thanks

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, I'm glad you are finding the episodes helpful. You can practise many Bushcraft skills in your own backyard, you don't always have to be out bush, although there is nothing better than that. Thanks for watching.

You know, I have a fancy Firebox stove that I enjoy using now, but, I really did love and use my old tin can stove for years. It's something I think everyone should use, just to appreciate the simplicity, and efficiency of a small, well built fire to have a meal on. Thanks for sharing that Gordon. As always, it's the basics that are the most enjoyable and true. Being from Canada I find Oz a magical place.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

The basics are the building blocks of everything and being able to improvise something from what you have is a vital skill. Likewise, I find Canada a beautiful place and the people very environmentally conscious. Thanks for watching.

Again great video. Always love herbal remedies/teas. Appreciate the simplicity both in technic, practicality and application.

This is how I cooked on my very first overnight hike. Was an old Milo tin, worked fantastically well and a safe way to have a small cooking fire.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

The options are only limited by your imagination. A milo tin would work well. Thanks for watching.

It is bloody awesome to hear another Aussie accent online talking about bushcraft and survival stuff. love it. Don't why I haven't seen this channel before. Sub'd and thumbs up.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice feedback. Hope you enjoy the channel and thanks for watching.

Hi there from a South African living in Switzerland .. Your Post came up on my feed .. very interesting, especially regarding the Tucker. Unfortunately I do not have enough confidence in my knowledge of the local weeds to test them .. being of the opinion the all mushrooms can be eaten .. some only once. Even after 70 Summers under the belt, I still enjoy getting out into the Forest. I'm fortunate in having one just 100m behind where I live. The forests here are quite 'tame' .. not as many Critters, Creepy's and Foliage as in Oz trying to kill one 😁. Spot on regarding 'practicing in one's back yard' .. there is always a way if one wants to. I live in a 3rd floor flat looking onto the Rhine. That said, all of my Cooking-related Gear (bought and self-made) and Recipes get tested beforehand on the Balcony with Breakfasts on average 4x per week either out in the 'Wald' or on said Balcony. Balcony wood fires in the IKEA Hobo or Bushbox LF are not on (the 'Swiss Granny' tolerance doesn't stretch that far 😏). 'Swiss Grannies' (sitting at the window .. watching ..) are one of the best Urban Surveillance Systems in the World .. awesome 😁. However, Charcoal, Meths, Gel Fuel, Benzine and Gas get in under the Radar. Thanks for the share. Watching Oz-based Outdoor Stuff reminds me very much of the Southern African Outdoors .. nostalgically. Take care ..

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message Thomas. Switzerland is a beautiful place and I love going to Europe. I know what you mean by rules and regulations. Australia is much the same, in fact it's almost to the point of ridiculous. It's truly a nanny state and it's mainly caused by the greedy insurance companies creating perceived risk where there is no risk. Sadly we are becoming more like America every day. I'm glad you are finding the videos helpful and inspirational...that means a lot and I'm grateful for the feedback. Thanks again for the support and for watching

G'day Gordon, a substitute to a homemade hobo stove is the Weber bbq coal chimney starters, they can be picked up for around 20 bucks at Bunnings and are slightly sturdier than an old can.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into that. Thanks for watching.

I Recently found this channel Gordon you're a champ, ive been looking for more practical bushcraft, you're a great educator and inspire your viewers to get into the bush with the knowledge to feel comfortable there.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. It's appreciated and glad you are finding value in them. Thanks for watching.

Love seeing someone from 1cdo online! Thanks for the idea to repurpose a big food tin 👍🏼

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. It's been a while since I was there but will always remember the training and it serves me well in the other units I now work and serve in. Thanks for your support and thanks for watching.

I can't wait for the Australian borders to open again so I can attend one of your courses in darwin. Very informative video !

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback. Hopefully they will soon or already be open once you receive this response. Thanks for watching.

Another quality education production by Mr Deadman. You clearly show that skills outweighs gear. Thank you Gordon and as always, your channel is gold for everyone that not only looking for entertainment but wanting to enhance their skills in bushcraft and survival. Knowledge is an lightweight burden compared to gear as we say in Sweden

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Dedman. Thanks so much for your kind words and thanks so much for your support and for watching. Sweden is a magnificent country and one I would very much love to live in if I could. The people, the attitude to life, the woods....I've always enjoyed my visits there.. thanks again for watching.

Native Sarsaparilla my favourite! Great video yet again, love your work Gordon!

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks again for watching and all your support.

Loves these informative vids of stuff that I can use, anywhere.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them and find them useful. Thanks for watching and your support.

Great vid, really enjoy the ones with bush tucker.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Noted, I will try to include bush tucker as often as possible. Thanks for watching and your support.

Going to go get a big tin of something now. Also, looks like you and Scotty have been trading gear ideas! Love it

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Scottie came to one of our courses and was kind enough to film it. He is a nice humble guy and I have a lot of respect for what he does. We are hoping to do something together in the future. Thanks for watching

Thank you, putting one on my bike from now on

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

👍thanks for watching.

Very informative, I can imagine what that would taste like after a long slog in the cold rain and you finally set up for the day, absolute heaven! Great to hear the phrase 'Unsatisfactory' too, too much of the 'its fine' mentality is going to get someone in a world of hurt when the rubber meets the road.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a lot of rubbish on you tube with many people doing things incorrectly, and sadly many sheep copying them. It's nice for people to have a go, but it needs to be accurate, performed properly and factual. That comes from adequate training and experience, something many youtubers don't have. There are however some good ones out there. Thanks for watching.

My girls and I are always wondering off for a day or 2. We love our different teas.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

You can't be in the bush without a bush cuppa! If anyone is stressed or anxious, just tell them to make a cup of tea. The act of making a fire to boil water etc calms them down and gives them something to do. Thanks for watching.

Awesome content Gordon.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

👍Cheers, thanks for watching.

Great info, thanks for the insights on bushcraft and bush tucker.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. I'm glad you find the information useful. Thanks for watching.

Great content as always Gordon, Cant wait to make my own Hobo Stove.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks so much for watching and your continued support.

Brilliant info as always. Thankyou.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure and I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

Great work , thanks mate, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

Very nice, I learned lots.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks so much for watching.

Great video Gordon... Brilliant.. Cheers Kim...

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Kim, glad you are enjoying them and finding them helpful.

Good one. I saw your video in my "Suggested Videos" here, and thought I would take a look. Stove nutters unite! All the best from New England, USA :-) PS - have you gotten to work with Les Hiddens? I recall he wrote a book on bush tucker and so on.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't worked with Les but the army unit and group I am a part of used to be associated with a lot of what Les did. His pocket guide to bushtucker plants is excellent but you can't get it anymore. New England is one of my favourite places in the states. I've been to Boston, Maine, Bar Harbour and up to Quebec CAN a few times over the years. That clam chowder is delicious. Thanks for watching.

great vid uncle Gordon from Seb

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seb, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.

Alton goods grill nice Aussie made and owned

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Sam makes some great stuff and I've been using his titanium grill for a while. Great piece of light weight kit to take on an adventure. Thanks for watching.

I love learning about bush tucker. I have a very helpful field guide and videos like this just add to that knowledge. Would you expect to find Native Sarsaparilla in the Lower Blue Mountains? Thanks Gordon.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not from that area but I would expect it would be there as I have seen it all the way down the NSW coast. Thanks for watching.

Thank u

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

Hey Gordon, I live in the same area as you film hoping to run into you one day haha Great video the bush food info is awesome!

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, nice to meet a fellow local. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching and your support.

Bluddy rippa mate now I need to buy a big tin

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Baby food tins make good tins for these. Harder to find a church key though. Thanks for watching.

oh, you answered my question in the video lol

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

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Awesome video! Gonna try this idea out! What kind of backpack was that aswell?

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

Жыл бұрын

It's a simple thing to make and it works well. The backpack I'm using is a Fjallraven Singi 28L pack with additional side pouches. I use it as my carry on pack on aircraft, 1-2 day hikes etc. Excellent size and is tough and versatile. Thanks for watching

really interesting about the Sarsaparilla, my first time i ever tried it as a drink was at what was called the "upside down tree" which was a tourist destination in Queensland back in 1974, i have liked it ever since, but i imagine its an acquired taste for many as it is unusual, is the Sarsaparilla a native plant Gordon ?

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the Australian native Sarsaparilla (Smilax glyciphylla) is native to Australia and very similar to the true Sarsaparilla plant which is native to South America. It's quite sweet and agreeable to most that taste it. Thanks for watching and for your support.

I would suggest an improvement I use is to make a few holes - nails or drilled in the side to aid air flow.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

Noted. There are quite a few different variations to this idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

Nice Gordon, what backpack is that you have there?

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

It's a Fjallraven "Singi" 28 Litre backpack. Great backpack. Thanks for watching.

Are we allowed to use a hobo stove for fire during dry seasons when there are fire restrictions? Because I understand in some states, they don't allow fire of any kind right?

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the rules and regulations in your area. Some rules permit contained fires, some only gas stoves, some won't let you have naked flame...not even a gas stove on a boat in the middle of a lake! Ridiculous but sadly true. We live in a society that is paranoid about fire which in turn breeds more paranoia. Lack of knowledge, fire craft skill, correct fire management and a complete lack of understanding and respect for indigenous fire farming practices are doomed of the true courses of our countries fear of fire. Check out the regulations in your area before you light a fire and if in doubt don't! Thanks for watching.

Hello There

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

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Hot sarsaparilla! The smilax way.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

👍tastes great. Thanks for watching.

👍👍👍👋👋👋😀😀😀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching.

Thanx Gordo. You've taught me heaps. You are a good man. Just so ya know, please blow your nose coz it's very off-putting when u keep snorting it up ya nose. One video is particularly bad... musta been cold. PS. Not being rude, just trying to get u more views. I hit the like button on all ya vids. Thanx again.

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

That particular video I had a bad cold and was constantly blowing my nose. We were very pressed for time so it was either put up with the sniffles or scrap the whole episode. The content always wins over production and minor hiccups.. thanks again for watching.

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@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

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Mate, since when did Australia have hobos? Swaggies mate, swaggies Stop pandering to the USA

@BuckMckawtheotherone

3 жыл бұрын

We call it a hobo stove in Canada too, without pandering to the USA, and I think Mother England uses that term too, It's just a popular term that is known world-wide in the English speaking community. If swaggies used them, koodos for them, they work well either way, down under, up and over and halfway between. Be nice to Gordon, he's bringing Aussie stuff to the world, and he's not pandering to anyone. Cheers!

@branislavpodlavicki6764

3 жыл бұрын

We don't. But it is not a swaggies stove. Right?

@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia

3 жыл бұрын

The word hobo stove is the general term used all around the world, not just in America. No one is pandering to the US as that is the term that IS used almost everywhere!. I don't know anyone who has known this to be called a swaggie, and at the end of the day who really cares what it's called!...it doesn't matter! How to use it is more important.