Finally a common sense, practical bushcraft site. Thank you!

To see that all of this was essentially done with just a Mora is incredible. Well done man!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks a bunch, ya who knew a $20 knife could do so well. To be honest I could have gotten away without the pick but I didn’t know the ground would be so easy to clear.

@christopherfountain7181

11 ай бұрын

It’s never “just a mora” lol I sound like an ad😂

@godschild3640

9 ай бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials. Burn leaves to keep , mosquitoes away

Thanks for providing few minutes of peace via this video. I really enjoyed it.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, I’m glad it brought ya some peace.

CRIKKY.. you sure found a survivors paradise there, thank you mother nature.. Beautiful job... stay safe 🏕

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Such a beautiful spot

I'm surprised at how many haters are in the comments lol your videos are what I need to get good sleep before bed! And your probably better than most guys watching this great work 👍🏼

@TheBearEssentials

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch Josh. This means a lot man. I’m not really concerned with any of the haters. Constructive criticism is always helpful, but there are lots of people who live by the motto “Misery loves company”. I hope they find some happiness in their lives. Cheers for bringing some into mine brother 👊

I really dig this bear den shelter. Gives me some great ideas on how I want to do mine.

Nice!!! Love how clear and crisp the audio is. Really enjoyed this video ❤

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

You’re always so supportive!!! Thank you so so much and I’m glad you liked it :):)

Cool😊

Thank you DJ. I'm learning oodles of helpful tips from you. Just wish I could remember all those knots. Great shelter. Blessings

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! The one I use here is the Constrictor Knot mainly, and a makeshift square lashing… if that makes it any easier.. either way, thx for the support!!!

Luarbiasa dari awa pembuatan dan sampai Akhir, yang sangat melelahkan Salam hangat sodaraku dari Indonesia🇮🇩

You should sign up for the show “Alone” , I think if you can provide yourself protein and can endure the solitude. You have a great chance of winning the money!

@TheBearEssentials

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I was actually there for season 9 in Labrador as an alternate. I was then hired on as a survival consultant for alone frozen 2 but it got dropped a week before filming sadly. So then I started my KZread and it’s been great because I can do it on my own terms in a way :)

Great job with the shelter coming for Trinidad 🇹🇹

An awesome build DJ. Glad I found your channel. Nate

@TheBearEssentials

6 ай бұрын

Thx for watching Nate! Much appreciated my friend

1:35 Wow, that's good thinking! You're very skilled with the knife ;)

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

🤣 thank you!

he sure does like to do things the hardest way possible. Good video

@TheBearEssentials

10 ай бұрын

Lmao! Thanks, ya good for practicing skills if needed. Then I enjoy the easy route other times :)

Super

Congrat to 600k subs. Keep sharing what you love and be rewarded...

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thx a bunch!

Looks like we solved the mystery of the Curse of Oak Island. but seriously much love

I love these videos

Pretty cool. I love the pine needle tea. Wondering how your butter stayed solid though LOL

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

I had it stored under the chicken breast, which I brought frozen and it thawed by nighttime. I half thought I would end up with a pool of butter, and was pleasantly surprised!

@TuLiPgrl

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials an excellent Chow time for a shelter!!!!!

@steamer2k319

6 ай бұрын

​​@@TheBearEssentials Did you bring any salt? I might've blinked and missed it but Alton Brown had a saying, "Salt is what makes food taste bad--when there's not enough of it". It's the only rock we eat and necessary to generate action potentials in our nervous systems. Processed foods have too much 🙄 but it's good to add it when cooking from scratch. Maybe the chicken was pre-brined? Otherwise, if the butter is salted, I bet basting that over the skewer would work pretty well. I'd probably also bring a little bit of carbs for a pre-workout kickstart 😉.

I sooo want to see you come back to this camp 5 years from now

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

I may go back sooner and build it up a bit more. Was thinking a 2 level shelter built off the top of that rock. Something more elaborate, but always wanted to do a level up!

@jamesromanoski7292

Жыл бұрын

A two story extension would be epic.

@naurekk

7 ай бұрын

I so want to see how this shelter looks in the fall (bonus, no more flies!)@@TheBearEssentials

@TheBearEssentials

7 ай бұрын

@@naurekk I didn’t get back just yet, but I’m planning a late fall early winter trip :)

Oh god I need a place to do this :o

Its an amazing spot to build something. Great that you started with only hand tools, but its no shame to use a saw😅 The build looks amazing❤

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Haha! I was really struggling not to bust out my Bucksaw on this one!! Would have halved the time 😂 And thanks!! That massive granite rock was a great base!

@jasmijnariel

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials as specially a perfect radiator for the heat at night

Wow amazing

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Your bushcraft skills are amazing, I've learned so much from you,

Such a cozy warm nice video. I really enjoyed watching it. Glad to see nature lovers out there. Did you all build this within a day ?!?

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Hey!! Thanks so much!! Yes this was 11 hours of hard work !! Needless to say I slept like a baby on those spruce boughs!

Wowwww good job

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Mantap kawan salam kenal,...🤝🤝

recently found your channel and your videos are so relaxing! All the new ideas are so cool as well, I admire it very much. Thanks and keep up your great work!

@TheBearEssentials

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for writing!!! I’m glad you found the channel and appreciate it all. Welcome to the community :)

2:34 your expression was far more graceful than mine would had been. I’m not sure how you resisted expletives

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

🤣 I was so close to the handle being snug, then that happened. Sometimes when I’m out there alone, these random hilarious events or personal fails happen and I find myself laughing out loud with no one but the birds to watch. It sort of makes the moment… Though there are other times I can’t resist the expletives too ha!

@BiggMo

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials thanks for not editing that moment out, it’s a lesson to us less experienced that ‘stuff’ happens to everyone and to just work thought it.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

@@BiggMo ofcourse, I’ll keep even more in there in the future… I make a lot of mistakes 😂

100 years from now, archaeologists will find his shelter and claim that neanderthals built it 250,000 years ago. 🙄

@lisaalex8529

Жыл бұрын

Neanderthals only existed in Europe. Therefore this claim is kind of unlikely 😂

@Tis_I_SirJames

Жыл бұрын

@@lisaalex8529 I've been waiting for you.

@carlelm5685

Жыл бұрын

I believe you.

@radram157

11 ай бұрын

In the mean time..cook your dinner in the structure, get eaten by bears😂

@cacampbell3654

11 ай бұрын

😂❤

Like your trick for a draw knife. haven't seen that before. nice

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Right on, worked well - if you can secure just below the top part of the knife with a string / cordage - then it it’s slightly more secure too. This worked well though!

If depression ever hits you... never delete this channel, it is so helpful for humanity. Cheers.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Hi friend, thanks for saying this. Actually getting out there and making these is a big mental health help for me. And it’s really really nice to hear it’s helping others from the end result. 👊 thx for sharing.

Awesome video 👏👏👏👏👏

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!!!

incredible !!!!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thx Francis!!

I even can imagine taste of the food man 😂

@TheBearEssentials

10 ай бұрын

Sooooooo good

Awesome build, I would have only liked to see better footage of how you made a functioning fireplace...

Dude I will not have to take my Trazedone tonight cuz I’m tired already from watching you.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Not sure if this is a complement or chirp.. But this IS intended to be relaxing so Ill take it as compliment. Hope it helped you relax and fall asleep!

Excellent bush crafting skills. Thanks for sharing. While the Canadian countryside is beautiful, those bugs (mosquitos?) look to be quite a nuisance.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Hey James - thx for the kind words. Man these were for the most part blackflies. And the original audio was nearly ruined bc there was a constant buzzing! They were incredibly thick.. literally dozens on me constantly. so it really tested my patience. AND editing skills to remove the sound!

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Una construcción muy apañá. Tan solo decirle , entre las piedras rellenar con tierra. Prensará , rellenará y nivelará la construcción , a su vez le dará solidez y estabilidad. Hacer el mastil de azadón con el arbolito... De lo más inteligente y práctico que he visto. Si mi padre viviése , le diría , magnifico!!👍

2:31....I love your smile 🙂 I ask myself why all this bushcrafter did not smile...all of theme are looking so serious...and just one frame of smile is so nice 🙂 and of cause, your work is good as well😀

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Wow this is really nice of you!! Thanks so much for saying this. I think I’ll show a tad bit more of my personality with each video

@dowo111

9 ай бұрын

Just smile, and I'm happy...and i think many others also, hi from black forest, germany@@TheBearEssentials

This is very impressive. You should make a video with commentary as well, giving advice and tips and stuff.

@TheBearEssentials

11 ай бұрын

Great idea, I’m going to revamp this video with the tips built in

You could have used one of your awesome bucksaws (which I'm lucky enough to own)!😄Jk, you did just fine without it. Great video, happy to have found your channel. Cheers!

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Hey!!! And if I remember correctly you have one of the first few batches ever made (well over 1000 made now). I really missed the Bucksaw on this one! It usually never leaves my side

Bro your so big and still respond to all the comments and build amazing huts

@TheBearEssentials

10 ай бұрын

Hey thank you so much!! I try, but sometimes I don’t see them all for a few days.

🌲Be careful with the roots, I saw a short video that said that might be 'The Most Dangerous Knot in the World!' 😅🌲 We wouldn't want anything to happen to our favorite Camper. The mosquitos looked horrendous. 🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟 Thank You for your videos.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

LOL! touche.. I can tell you this knot successfully "killed it" at shelter building Thx for the laugh Cathy!

That was amazing to watch. So peaceful and relaxing. This skewers looked tasty. I came here after watching your amazing 10 useful knots video which was great also..definitely going to subscribe for more 😀

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow thanks for watching!! I’m trying to split my videos between tutorials and this style these days. I’m glad you enjoyed both! 👊

would it hurt the trees stripping such large pieces of bark off like that?.. ONLY just curious, I can't imagine it would be too awful , I'm just curious

Luar biasa

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🙋🤝😄

How does one protect against snakes when building such shelters?

Should etch hieroglyphics on the boulder, 2 people looking like Egyptians fighting off a fire breathing dragon.. When leaving, remove all of the wood and let the rocks remain..

5:26 there was a face on that giant rock

Use only an easer 5hink

How to diemBARK 10:17 😂

I need to know where this is so I can do this.

I always learn so much from you! Can I ask about your hot drink? I used to camp a lot in the Pacific NW but I’ve never seen a tea made with…pine needles? Did you sweeten it? Would love to know more! 😎✨

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Yes ofcourse!! This one is made from White Pine. I always remember it by having 5 needles, spells out the exact number of letters for w-h-I-t-e. (Red pine around here has 2 needles.. so the trick doesn’t apply there) The tea is really good, the young new shoots work best, but I couldn’t find any here. It may be an acquired taste for some though 😅

That is one really long day, considering the lighting doesn't change

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Sunrise is at about 5:45 and sunset is 8:45. But I started at about 9am, got into the shelter just as sun was setting. I colour corrected this in post edit and use variable ND filters to keep consistent lighting :) haha the magic of film!

Hi i am first to comment 🥇

The only thing I saw was over lapping the bark the wrong way. always start at the bottom so the rain will run off instead of going in the shelter

@TheBearEssentials

10 ай бұрын

Hey! Good point!! Watching this over, I think in filming this I tried to get creative angles, shimmying some out of place then putting them back in to get the piping across. (Tough to film all the angles and build at the same time) In practice, it was actually build bottom row first and going upward. Though the video has one shot of the opposite happening with the ridgeline lol. My apologies for that!

To whoever sees this… I live in the United States California Bay Area. I long to get out in the woods and do something like this, but there is poison oak everywhere you turn. I was hospitalized once from poison oak. Shot in the dark, but does anyone have any advice besides trying this will driftwood on the beach lol? Secondly, and sadly, mosquitos seriously deter me from going outside in the evening which is ridiculous… I’ve tried a few more natural non-deet “remedies” before and none have worked. I’m close to caving and lathering up with deet. Do any of you guys use repellent that works? It sucks that 1.5weeks of insanely itchy mosquito bites deters me from enjoying nature for even 5 minutes in the evening lol. Thanks in advance everyone

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Hello my friend. I’m sorry you got that terrible reaction from poison oak. We have poison Ivy here and it is a bit of a deterrent for some too. I would say maybe camping in the shoulder season is the way. A bit colder so no mosquitos, and long pants and shirt to prevent the poison oak.

Did anyone else think about the scene in Robin hood men in tights where Robin hood and little Jon fight with staves when he was fitting the mattock head on with that stick or is it just me

How long will this shelter last do you think?

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

This will hopefully last a season. I don't expect it to last through a winter because I was very light on the roof braces. I'll have to return to build that up!

Are these trees alive that you’re taking the bark from?

@TheBearEssentials

11 ай бұрын

No, that’s why it pulls off so easily.

That's a lot of mosquitoes 😮

@TheBearEssentials

11 ай бұрын

So..so many. I had to do some creative work with the audio so you wouldn’t be listening to just buzzing 24/7

Beautiful natural shelter! Well done, looks amazing! I can imagine hunter-gatherer tribes and families constructing similar shelters. Subbed.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Ya, I bet you’re right!! The vibe inside was actually really nice. I felt the same whilest in it!

Cool but that thing will be full of bugs. Dropping from you tree bark ceiling. so bring a chicken

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Ya, not much you can do about the bugs in something like this.

Do you have a link for that pick/shovel??

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

I do. In all honesty theres very likely better ones out there I just wanted to try using the cheapest thing I could find. Im in canada and cant find a US equivalent though (this was at Home depot).. Here's the company it's from - but again, a very basic tool, only thing really unique is the curved adze www.garant.com/tools/s/garden-construction-tools/picks-mattocks/mini-pick-dig-ez/. This came with a cheap plastic handle which I removed a while ago as I wanted to make the wood one. I also sharpened the adze and pick. They dulled out a bit by the end of this so I'll give it another touch up. Hope this helps! -DJ

@nmcc.2601

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials I mean digging through all that rock and dirt, gonna expect it to dull though right?? I still think that's an amazing idea for a minimalist/survival idea having to create your own handle, but compact enough to fit into a backpack!! Million dollar idea!!

1:32 in the video...

So what happens when I'd rains. Downhill

@TheBearEssentials

11 ай бұрын

What do you mean? This is on high ground, not a flood zone, so the shingles do a decent job with protection

Looks like you're taking down at least some green trees... why dude?

A question. Where did you place the fireplace to avoid carbon monoxide. I always wondered how you place a fireplace in a crowded place.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

The fireplace was at my feet, farthest away from my head - which I had a small breathing hole there too . But generally, it has a smoke shaft chimney, and the fire is made in the back of the pit so as the clean air gets drawn from in your shelter and CO and other combustibles rise up and out

@marilynlegaspi4412

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials thank you👍

Want to highlight the skills displayed here ffom the filming point of view. How many cameras do you use ?

@TheBearEssentials

10 ай бұрын

Thx! I use 2 cameras for this.

@Richard_FitPku

9 ай бұрын

​@@TheBearEssentialswow incredible, so many different shots! Super impressive

Have you encounter Bigfoot?

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

You need a really blurry camera in order to see him!

@jamesromanoski7292

Жыл бұрын

Aha! I knew it. I spotted him stripping a branch. 😂

ABSOLUTELY, OF COURSE, I HAD TO SEE THIS ONE AS WELL. I'M ABOARD WITH ALL NOTIFICATIONS ON AS ARE MY OUTSTANDING OUTDOOR FRIENDS THAT I'VE TURNED ON TO YO D,J, 100% MY MAN! ... MIKE.

Do you ever do videos with your shirt off?

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

🤣

Is it true that Bushcraft Bear died....when. what happened?

podrías matar esos árboles, no lo vuelvas a hacer 😤 me gusta éstos videos me relaja mientras tomó un mate🧉

One thing for sure… It is not fake.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thx! Definitely not, it was a lot of ol’ fashioned sweat and elbow grease to get this one done.

this guy really ate vegetables for dinner 😂

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Dont forget the chicken breast on there :)

Did you not bring a saw or an ax

@TheBearEssentials

9 ай бұрын

Not for this one. Only my knife lol

This on your land or do these people doing these types of videos just build something anywhere? You would think in most forests you would need permission if it isn't your land?

@TheBearEssentials

11 ай бұрын

Hi max, yes this is privately owned property :)

Weak. Finish that corn! Plenty of meat on that cob

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I assure you I devoured every last kernel off camera 😂

Not easy is it? Besides, the rule of bushcraft is you don't use live trees

@TheBearEssentials

11 ай бұрын

No trees I’ve used are live here. All downed, except for the green I needed for the handle.

“Bin Laden” Casio made me wanna watch it 🫡

I have so many questions sir, Is it better to go into the woods alone or with company? What do you do about wolves, bears, and hogs? How to not catch cold while sleeping outside? I still have more.. P.s. cool shelter🫡

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Hi!! Alone is much more work, a different experience entirely. But very very enjoyable. Overall, I prefer to go with friends though. Shared experiences seem best. But while filming, I get to share the experience with many - so there’s that aspect :) Wolves and bears are here - I’m in Ontario Canada for this video we don’t have hogs here (yet). In general, wolves are a minor concern, and bears require a bit of smarts and knowledge to not leave food out, not startle them with their young etc. when building a shelter like this - I find many big animals just avoid me. Some people take Bear spray as an extra precaution. Or walk with Bear bells to avoid scaring them! To not catch cold, the spruce bows underneath me do a good job of insulating between myself and a cold ground. You can also put leaves, or if just camping - a sleeping mat. The shelter walls, being rock, are only OK insulation, it would be packed with dirt or moss or other to improve that. Inside, the Fireplace was toasty, but will eventually die down. So either you get up two times through the night or sleep through it. The temp was 7degrees Celsius overnight and I wasn’t cold at all. Hope this helped!!

@cloudgklog5421

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials thank you very much sir for the reply. I'll make sure to follow your videos to learn and improve my camping skills in the woods.

@Zeppathy

Жыл бұрын

​@@cloudgklog5421 Going alone is a test of your skills. Going with people is how you get those skills. Everyone has some random skill they are excited to teach. :)

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

@@Zeppathy Very well said!

@jamesromanoski7292

Жыл бұрын

I used to visit Toronto often. It's really amazing how little distance is needed to get to beautiful countryside. What a great place.