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@philippabaker1078

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thats 20 minutes of real tangible value. These are great videos at 29 minutes but I like the longer ones too. Keep it going Sir!

@shadowphoenix8962

2 жыл бұрын

In a closeup on the stream thought I saw some wintergreen,would improve the flavor of your water.

@UpTheCreekX

2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I own an outdoor adventure company and we watch a lot of these kinds of videos just to see what people are doing (and because it's better for your mental health than watching t.v. or news, etc!). We both agree with your "rant" on the side of the cliff -- you are by far the most professional and thorough instructor out there. Great videos, great instructional techniques and a lot of useful tips, tricks and techniques anyone can use in almost any situation. Well done, Sir.

@markwallace925

2 жыл бұрын

I rather have a longer video than short one's. Everything he or you do is educational. If people just stop and thinks about what he builds might save your life one day.

@abgcapangchannel2267

2 жыл бұрын

Just asking.. How much u sell the mug... Sorry my english is not very good

I like the fact you show what can be done with a bare bones cheap AF “kit”. As far as watch time goes, you are one of a few people I don’t skip through the video so 10,20 or 30 minutes I watch it all.

@leemcgann6470

2 жыл бұрын

Although the knife… it’s a POS! 🤣

@garytredwell5649

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with @Harry B. Some of my favorite entertainment, clip length unimportant and I always learn/enjoy.

@darrenleigh201

2 жыл бұрын

He's the only KZreadr that I will watch the adds in their entirety, as well.

@maryistulsafox

2 жыл бұрын

I've one of those cheap AF knives in every bag and jacket, coat packet.

@leemcgann6470

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryistulsafox I kind of agree… I like inexpensive! But it needs to be dependable! I actually think the cold steel GI Tanto is great bang for the buck. It’s also very nearly scandy (sp?) grind. Needs a bit of tuning. Take the scales off& it’s easily lashed in different configurations for different tools. I also have many knives for all my pockets. I also feel a cheap knife has a place… to use in that job you would damage the good knife… the sacrificial knife…

That lighter trick, was very handy and potentially lifesaving.

Semper Fi Devil Dog! Marine, I am truly impressed with your ability to make shelter with the bare bone minimum. You're one of the few people I don't skip through, I don't care if your videos are 20 minutes or 120 minutes, I watch every bit. Carry on!

I watch it all.... 20 minute or 30 minute... 45 minute...(as long as the content is educational - which it is so far) I would watch it all

I personally like the longer videos but I watch all your videos no matter how long. Like a bunch of the other comments you teach skills that probably 95% of the population doesn’t know how to do. I enjoy it all. Keep it up your videos are awesome

30 minutes is the best length. I always back up and rewatch the knots and shelter log arranging. No matter how many times I watch, I always go back and rewatch the rope and cordage knots.

I think your videos are awesome whether it be 20 or 30 minutes. Many people are more interested in living in fear rather than being free and enjoying the outdoors. Keep on keeping on brother.

@WomenHaulingOversize

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

I wouldn't stress too much about people skipping through your videos. There's a lot if people who are impatient or can't relax. As a new viewer to your channel and this being my first video, I didn't skip at all. Great content keep it up

Sundays are for the Corporal! Keep up the great work and awesome content Shawn! By far the best channel on the tube!

@gdubya83

2 жыл бұрын

Wargeh Bushcraft is also just as good in some ways

Liking that bic lighter trick, I honestly didn’t think of that. Probably would have tossed the lighter if that had happen to me, but know I know better. Thanks man, cool video.

@Njalgreybeard

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i never knew that either. That trick could save a life!

For me the longer videos are better because I'm not only watching for info, I'm going on a little virtual campout to relax. I fully enjoy the methodical nature of your content.

Please don't get disheartened with your videos. Your are a outstanding human being. And the ONLY reason I have a back pack full off bushcraft gear and I have a Fort not only in the woods but I also built one in my garden . Your are THE SURVIVAL CHAMP

Hey brother, it doesn't matter if it's 20 or 30 minutes, I watch from beginning to end. You post I'll watch.

20 minutes, 30 minutes, all your videos including this one are outstanding A.F. Don't understand why people want to skip through your videos they might miss something.

The only thing I would do different, if I had to go cheap on a knife, is buying a fixed blade paring knife. A very cheap folding knife is likely to just fall to pieces. I love these challenges. Gets me thinking. Thanks for posting!

If people are skipping through your videos they are idiots. You do great videos with excellent quality shots and info. I am an experienced camper but I learn something new every time. Folks watch to the end.

I don't skip through the videos, they are learning tools for me. Keep up the good work.

His videos have such a great mood, I can’t be the only one who watches these to releave stress.

Don't limit yourself to a time limit make the videos as long as you feel they should be, The information you provide is great and has helped me a lot in understanding basic survival I honestly can't understand how anyone could be putting a dislike on your videos to be honest.

@raymondhaskins9219

2 жыл бұрын

It is apparent they have not put time off the land. I grew up in the far north in Wisconsin. Back in the woods you have to learn to survive. In Grand Forks AFB ND they would drop someone off in the woods to see if they could make it. A black friend of mine grim Alabama got sent out. Had to rescue him. Almost died. I can build a fire on very wet ground. But you have to be ready if that time comes.

Honest opinion as a new sub & someone serious about wanting to learn your vids are perfect in every way. The info is vital, the timing of illustration is perfect (I like to rewind n watch to make sure I'm seeing exactly what you're showing). People skipping are looking for fluff. You cant cater to everyone. As your new student, i dont mind more detail n slower illustrations even!!

I prefer the 30- minute videos, Shawn. The world needs as much of Corporal’s Corner as it can get.

$35 Walmart challenge. Minimum military kit. Cool AF. Like it!

20-30 minutes is about my max to watch videos so you’re perfect with your run times now

The shower curtain just absolutely blew my mind. How has that never crossed my mind. It’s a good size. You know it’s going to be waterproof. It has grommets. Incredible.

Me and my son went on a overnight outdoor stay this weekend. We only took what we could carry to site in one trip. He is about to turn 18. It was one of the hardest work we have done together and had the best time doing it. We Love your videos. There are millions of trash videos on utube. It's a rare video that actually helps family bond and teaches thing that can actually save your life. With skills that everyone should know. Keep your video the way you like to make them. No fluff, funny, and very informative. Thanks for all your hard work and service.

@Life-baby-666

2 жыл бұрын

hello friend

20 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour. No matter how long you're video is you put out great content and always useful information, so you keep doing what works for you and I'll keep watching and learning. Thanks for sharing.

I love how you can make a shelter out of anything!

I guess people skip to the tools or gear. I like how you explain and teach about everything.

The length of the video I think is dependent on what you're doing. A 20 minute is great for a minimal gear episode but your more involved stuff needs longer time. The critical thing is keeping it interesting and in that you never fail. Keep it up.👍👍

@user-bh3ew6ii4g

2 жыл бұрын

Good point, for the more involved builds longer videos and/or multiple episodes is probably necessary to get in all the details.

Corporal, I am always impressed by your ability to innovate. Not too many people could have gotten through the night with 35 bucks of junky equipment from Wallymart as easily as you did. It is always entertaining to watch your videos.

Don’t stop your videos. Some of us a learning. Thank You!!

I am utterly AMAZED that the crappy knife made it through the overnighter. I understand that it is sometimes a challenge for you to use less than ideal equipment, but WOW that was really taking a chance.

I'm have been teaching survival type classes for 50+ years, and I always learn something new from you, even on your 20 minute videos. Keep up the good work. Semper Fi

Brother I wouldn't change a thing. Your vids are perfect. Interesting, informative, and always fun. I'll never stop watching unless you stop making.

You really know your thing. May god always bless you with your knowledge.

lol the fact that you admitted it sucked immediately, first thing in morning, is the kinda honesty that keeps me watching your content. Oh yeah also all the stuff I've learned how to do over the last couple years of watching your content. Keep em up, damn near a million subs.

I'm personally a fan of the 30 minute videos. There is so much more that you show during those extra 10 minutes. I know it's a pain when people don't watch the entire video but a lot of us do. People will complain no matter what you do. Cut it to 10 minutes and they'll complain you aren't showing enough. Keep it the same and they'll cut to their favorite parts. Some of us actually like the teaching elements in your videos, and watch it in it's entirety.

@jparker4293

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree.

@Wordsmyth8

2 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@cyco1980

2 жыл бұрын

Agree.

I like the longer videos. I find myself wanting to skip sometimes but I’m not sure why. It’s usually the parts like when ur throwing the rocks out of the crick to make a fire pit. I’d rather see more of the technical stuff, knots, wood crafting, all the crafting type stuff. The skills of the trade is what I’m watching for and I like you because u think outside the box and let us know there’s more than one way to skin a cat

@recall5811

2 жыл бұрын

I do more in 20 min than most top tubers in an hour, yet most want to skip through my videos......

@tswitch86

2 жыл бұрын

@@recall5811 I honestly don’t have a good answer for you, I rarely skip, but I usually watch when I have nothing else to do, I sit down and night or during the day when nothings going on and watch ur videoes to get my relaxation on. Plus I like to learn the knots and other skills. I’m not sure why people skip. maybe they are just quickly scanning videos for something interesting, I bet they skip multiple videos and hardly ever watch a whole video. Maybe their adhd needs something extreme in the first 2 minutes of the video LOL. Idk brotha

@4449John

2 жыл бұрын

@@recall5811 Amigo, it's not you. It's the attention span of today's Karens. 😉

I definitely watch the whole video. Worth every minute. Thank you.

20 is fine. You have great ideas. Innovative food creations. And the good Bellevilles. Worry not. Keep cooking.

20 or 30 minutes. I watch them all. Just keep them coming. Most of my kit is budget items from Walmart. That ozark trail cup nests perfectly into the Stanley cook set they sell. They also have a decent steel mess kit. One of their Hart multitools works ok after putting in the time to properly sharpen the blade. The garden center you can find a fiskars folding saw for about 10 bucks. Often you can find the exact same thing in different departments for different prices. Paracord in the outdoors department costs almost double what paracord in the hardware department goes for.

I like the 20 minute videos... I miss the 30 minute ones... but these are still awesome. I always watch them start to finish. The people slamming the fast-forward are missing the fine details, and the how-to. Do what makes YOU happy. You’re a master at your Bushcraft AND your video production... your legions will watch whatever you put up. Just my 2¢. Keep on crushing it, brother. This was a great challenge and video.

20 min vids, all good! You dropped sever nuggets of gold, did ya thang. I understand you’re guided by stats but my 2 cents is do what feels right, you’ve always had wisdom to give!! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

@swiftaccuratemaintenanceof171

2 жыл бұрын

Prolly would have splurged on a better mt house dinner and an extra blanket just cuz 50$ is still budget!!

Did it work? Yes. Was it horrible? Yes. But did we get through it? Yes. ... sounds like life and I think I need it on a T-shirt

I’ll pretty much watch any length video that you care to post. I imagine the editing still takes several hours no matter the finished length of the final product. I really appreciate the effort!

I like the simpler videos - like this. Showing survival skills vs building a mansion in the woods. Yes, nice kit helps make it more comfortable and enjoyable, but there's always less expensive alternatives. Start inexpensive, and when you can UPGRADE to the good stuff. Thanks for a great video!

20-30 mins are cool. Hell i'd watch your channel even if it were an hour!

G’day, Shawn. I was unaware that you were able to detect when viewers skip along. Interesting. I, for one, don’t need to watch someone gather, process, and stack firewood. Nor as they boil water, sip a hot drink, or eat a meal. Or just walk through the woods. However, when I’m watching and learning (or reviewing) something that I want to learn - I may well back up and rewatch some portions several times. I don’t know if that appears to be skipping over content, when it’s the opposite? You’re a good instructor; I learn here. But, I don’t need to rewatch how to learn something that I can instruct. I’ll continue to watch and learn from you, and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

I watch all the way through so 10, 20 or 30 minutes max, it's all good!!!

22 outstanding AF Minutes. I think at some point every man has to just decide to do what he wants to do and to hell with what other people want. Just do your thing.

Skip the mountain House and buy a couple cans of chili mac for $.99 a can then my a better blanket or a second fleece

You are the MAN. Thank you teacher and the vid length should be what you feel to get your subject(S) across. Keep up the great work and GOD bless you and yours.

I know quality when I see it. The longer the video, the better. The wet Bic fix is outstanding. There are 800K plus subscribers. You are too concern about a few negatives. Out of 173K views, how many negatives or skippers are significant? Keep them coming so many of us appreciate your great material👍

I like your straight to the point no fluff, detailed style, 20 min is great, but I have a healthy attention span so even 30 min is cool!

Just happened across the channel. Like the 20 min videos. The time doesn’t seem that long to me

I like the longer videos my self but I really like these survival videos especially the budget videos.

Corporal you will never make everyone happy you might as well post the content you like making and enjoy what you do hope to see you at knife works this weekend

If you didn't mention it, I would've never caught that you did this as a 20 min video. I personally enjoy your 30 or more minute long videos. I like them due to the extended time of showing & explaining of what you are doing...

20 mins is spot on. Keep em coming. Respect from blighty 🇬🇧

Great videos man. Your teaching people some damn good survival skills. Most of these haters talking shit, have never, will never, be in the woods. Keep up the outstanding work

Keep them coming, long, short, I don’t care. I like watching !

That wet lighter trick is something I hadn't contemplated before. Thanks! Now that's a SURVIVAL video. Keep 'em coming. You keep makin' 'em and the REAL fans will keep watchin'. The way you tied the Bolen, in this video and others, was my "Aha" moment for that knot. Seen you do it that way before and was practicing and tied it that way as if I'd been doing it for months. Now I have NO problems with that one. Now to work on the Truckers' Hitch, your version. Twenty minutes is OK. Just as long as you keep putting in the "Easter Egg" at the end. 😇 Ran into some line called 1100 Paracord at WalMart. It's thicker than the 550 sitting next to it. Bought a hank and am testing it out as my ridgeline.

I love the idea of going to hardware or fishing section first, they have “bait” knives that are mora companion knockoffs for $2.95

The 20 min is about a perfect time. Thank you for all the time that you put into these.

I still use the two or forked tree method I learned from you to process firewood quickly. It always amazes my traveling companions. So simple and resourceful.

@joesmith4222

2 жыл бұрын

Same here or smack it over a rock. Or a bear if he comes into my camp.

@megaglowz8540

2 жыл бұрын

@@joesmith4222 Now that's using your "bear" necessities 😉

@joesmith4222

2 жыл бұрын

@@megaglowz8540 we were backpacking in Yosemite and a black bear came into camp, chased him out with a branch than caught hell by a park ranger for doing it.

@megaglowz8540

2 жыл бұрын

@@joesmith4222 Admittedly this depends on the disposition of the park ranger, but at least he's less likely to maul or bite you LOL. I'd take a butt chewing over a bear mauling me any day.

@joesmith4222

2 жыл бұрын

@@megaglowz8540 several years ago people were chasing and tagging black bears in the park like it was a game. It was on the news and they got in trouble.

In this time of uncertainty these are skills we all should/must learn to survive what is coming. Great no nonsense instruction with the minimal of gear..knowing what to do and how to do it could mean the difference between life and death. Also, I always watch your videos from beginning to end and it wouldn't matter if they were 10min to an hour and 10min.

@gen3kali877

2 жыл бұрын

The times are little dicey, but nothing like the USG dropping bombs and machine gunning coal miners a hundred years. Be prepared.

I get tired of super expensive gear. Even when it’s not Walmart, you keep things practical and down to earth. Thanks

"Can it be done yes. Did it suck yes. Did we get through it yes." Love it!

I liked the challenge. Your skill level shows that you can make it with little supplies. Man I watch all of your videos, and usually more than once. Time is not a factor, keep the content good as usual.

The reality is that most people who watch and comment on videos are living vicariously through the content creator. Most viewers dont practise these skills themselves and are only here to watch, expecting to see the “taj mahal” every time. That, or its onto the short dudes that make mud huts with the swimming pools. Not that theres anything wrong with that On different note, loved the wet lighter hack!

Thank you for not making a 10 min intro telling what ur doing, im subbing for that. I also love how you cut straight to everything. AND THANK YOU FOR NOT ADDING MUSIC. I camp a lot so this type of content is amazing. and the 20 mins felt like 10, so entertaining!

Best videos for diy survival shelters the meals are my favorite part I love how he makes something out of nothing

Hey Shawn, that Mountain House Chili Mac was the first meal on our first backpacking trip in '72. The first time you realize there's no stores around have way up San Jacinto mountain and your hungry, everything taste delicious, well almost. 2 years ago I made my daughter and each a survival kit in a 40 oz. plastic waterproof peanut butter jar. Everything is in it, mylar space blanket, first aid etc. It's about two pounds. Would like to see your take on the peanut butter jar kit. It sure holds a lot. It's a great waterproof container for just a first aid kit alone.

@azure6392

2 жыл бұрын

After looking at inventories for well over 100 bags I stumbled onto Canterbury's 10 C's of Survival. Now I use that as a basis for evaluation (or building) of any kit. Plus most of my kits will get some food, first aid, and hygiene/sanitation items.

@JohnDoe-ff2fc

2 жыл бұрын

That's a fun ride down to Palm Springs, so many twisty turns.

@tenchraven

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, the 40oz peanut butter jar is a great container. Particularly if you wrap a little teflon tape on those threads.

Dude, I've been watching for over as Year, Consistently. 20 minute, 30 minute, makes no difference, I still tune in EVERY Sunday. Love the work.

@cassandrahughes649

2 жыл бұрын

I found Corporal a few months back. Went back and watched most of his videos. Love them.

The "Hedgehog" reference was GOLD!!😏😂🤣😂🤣

Like the accelerated pace. Like the, “real world”, Wallymart gear. Like the grub review. Outstanding!

20min or 30min? Doesn’t matter, if your not happy with your video then how are we going to be happy? I think it’s safe to say we started watching because we see how much you love bushcraft and your extremely informative. Keep being you! Your viewership fills stadiums!

Just do you man, can't please everyone. Great video! Thanks a lot!

20 min is great. Shorter is better specific instructional or informational type video. 20 min plus is more tv show, live through you stuff

Brother, 20 min videos are great. I haven’t seen a video you made where I was like “ come on man, get on with it!”, stick with what you’re doing, being informative, honest and entertaining AF. Semper Fi

I've been watching your videos for years, and will continue to watch your videos no matter how long or short. Semper Fi brother.

Do one called “Good Trash” and go dumpster diving apocalypse style and use that “good trash” to do an apocalypse survival video. Silly and fun!

That spoon says how bad your night was 🤣

Hey CPL, You do you. those of us who want to learn will watch everything. Keep doing what you're doing

Longer the video the better! You always have such good info, more time to listen never hurt anyone.

Shawn. Another excellent video. I like the 20 min videos but I really like the 30 min videos. I never knew that about the Bic lighter. Plus I liked the spoon you made. Don’t stop what you are doing. You’re amazing

Someone on another channel said use two stainless steel dog bowls and a binder clip to cook in. Dollar tree.

Yes, I have a tiny budget and Manimal spare time. I work with my hands. I enjoy seeing what you and Gary beard can do.. sometimes the you tube algorithms don't like certain stuff.

I liked the challenge but now you need to do a Goodwill thrift store challenge. Or call it the 2nd hand store challenge. That would be cool 😎.

@Life-baby-666

2 жыл бұрын

hello friend

I swear you could make a channel on just bushcraft cooked meals and it would be great.( somehow you always have the ability to make me hungry). Keep up the awesome work, always look forward to you videos!

20 minute is good but you don't have much time . i like the longer ones.. More intel

I'm a huge fan of your videos no matter how long or short they are. They always have something useful to take from them and are entertaining too. I think some people just have shorter attention spans (think goldfish) thanks to social media so they would skip through a vine let alone something twenty minutes long. Your wet lighter solution is the smartest one I've seen on youtube. Bernoulli's principal in action!

I love these sorts of challenges, sure I could point out that folks can manage 24-48 hours with nothing but the clothes on their backs, happens all the time, like every time a day tripper screws the pooch and gets found a couple days later by SAR teams, but the takeaway I get from all this is that you can turn in soda/beer cans and come up with some minimally functional gear that will get you out into the wild learning something that can't be valued in dollars, even folks with the cushiest of easy lifestyles would benefit from learning that embracing the suck makes you a formidable person, you will be willing to tolerate conditions and experiences you've got comparable memories to than your competitors have (mostly) ever even considered, great video.

I gotta say, one of the things I appreciate most about your videos are the up close knot tying techniques. Cheers!

Sir, not to kiss your A, but the videos are great; informative, straight forward, and entertaining (this one is no different). In future videos, I would appreciate more of your thoughts on the security/stealth aspects of camping. Cheers and happy hunting.

I truly enjoyed this one it brought me back to my childhood when I couldn't afford to buy a real tent.

Make the videos as long or short as you want Corporal. I always watch em all the way through. It sucks that lots of people don't but, whatchagonnado? Thanks for all the hard work making these videos. Always a great start to my Sunday! Coffee Time, Cheers!

Good intel on drying out the Bic!

I will sit through your entire video. I enjoy the knowledge you kick out and all the different variety of shelters you build. Punch lines cracked me up in this one. I don’t know if you thought about doing a video on how to survive or push through being lost bare bones just the clothes on your back and what was left in your pocket. Maybe “you was a hiker, or someone knew to an area who lost their way”. I was thinking something for the somebody who knows nothing. Just an idea. As always stay motivated.