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Survivalist Donny Dust answers your questions about primitive skills and surviving in the wild from Twitter. How do you start a campfire without any matches? If igloos are made of ice, how do they keep you warm? What is the most nutritious insect to eat? What does it mean to die by exposure? Answers to these questions and many more await-it's Survivalist Support.
Check out Donny Dust's new book, Wild Wisdom, and pick up a copy at www.simonandschuster.com/book...
Director: Justin Wolfson
Director of Photography: Josh Bane
Editor: Cory Stevens
Expert: Donny Dust
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon White
Production Manager: Peter Brunette
Production & Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash
Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer
Camera Operator: Freddie Ochoa
Sound Mixer: Carlos Hernandez
Production Assistant: Chloe Smith
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Additional Editor: Jason Malizia
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
00:00 Survivalist Support
00:13 Drinking Urine
00:32 No Compass
01:45 Die By Exposure
02:12 How to Make a Knife
03:49 Dental Hygiene
04:41 No Matches, No Lighter
07:07 Beaver Fever
07:36 Grizzly Attack
08:53 4 Types of Knots
10:18 Most Nutritious Insect
11:00 Sharpening Machetes
11:25 Core Four
12:43 Lake Water
13:35 Cleaning Clothes
14:41 Treating Injuries
15:30 Hunting Rabbit
17:00 LifeStraws
17:26 Fish Trap
18:28 Falling Through Ice
19:34 Igloos
20:35 Natural Shelters
21:08 Combatting Loneliness
21:47 Vegetarian Survivalist
22:34 Safest Game
23:06 Only One Item?
23:33 Lost on a Hike
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  • @TheMattFernandez
    @TheMattFernandez10 күн бұрын

    Dude looks like a vendor in a video game who sells you arrows and magic axes.

  • @Koffling

    @Koffling

    10 күн бұрын

    But only after you complete his quest. His friend has gone off into the wild and he's heard wolves nearby so you need to go look for him. Dude has arrows to sell and is worried about his friend.

  • @priscilla9321

    @priscilla9321

    10 күн бұрын

    @@Koffling spot on 😭

  • @bluwasabi7635

    @bluwasabi7635

    10 күн бұрын

    Lol!

  • @natevoss9199

    @natevoss9199

    10 күн бұрын

    NPC for sure

  • @LSR303

    @LSR303

    9 күн бұрын

    Everything's for sale, my friend! Everything! If I had a sister I'd sell her in a second. I'd even buy one of your relatives if you're looking to sell! Hahahaha-haha!

  • @boopbamboozler6593
    @boopbamboozler659310 күн бұрын

    Never has there been a more fitting background for a guest

  • @thomash4950

    @thomash4950

    10 күн бұрын

    That’s actually his own workshop, I guess the WIRED film crew went to him

  • @Piddypng

    @Piddypng

    10 күн бұрын

    ​@@thomash4950 I notice that they do this when it's more inconvenient to do demonstrations in their studio. Like the episode about gems. Wouldn't be a good idea to have her move millions of dollars with of gems to their studio. And I'm sure they didn't want him showing how to start a fire in their studio lol

  • @bastelkiste2242

    @bastelkiste2242

    10 күн бұрын

    Right, even the colours match perfectly

  • @azmrl

    @azmrl

    10 күн бұрын

    Or a fitting guest for the background

  • @reliableprepper

    @reliableprepper

    9 күн бұрын

    How are you guys doing today

  • @jessicafern7464
    @jessicafern746410 күн бұрын

    I listened to him like my life depends on it

  • @msjdb723

    @msjdb723

    10 күн бұрын

    😂

  • @emilysaenz8832

    @emilysaenz8832

    10 күн бұрын

    sameeee hahaha

  • @fishbrehth

    @fishbrehth

    9 күн бұрын

    the thing is IT MIGHT

  • @lukew8337

    @lukew8337

    9 күн бұрын

    He could be giving absolutely terrible advice for all I know but I trust him completely

  • @msjdb723

    @msjdb723

    9 күн бұрын

    @@lukew8337 🤣

  • @torinkyifh5085
    @torinkyifh508510 күн бұрын

    These "ask an expert" videos are quite possibly some of the best contnet on KZread.

  • @violetviolet888

    @violetviolet888

    9 күн бұрын

    Except they need more women representing this category in answering questions.

  • @divinecreation7429

    @divinecreation7429

    9 күн бұрын

    @@violetviolet888 No specific genders, just experts

  • @kingswarthy

    @kingswarthy

    8 күн бұрын

    Honestly feels like what the internet was made for

  • @---1001---

    @---1001---

    8 күн бұрын

    @@violetviolet888 average twitter user

  • @adriandorsey9247

    @adriandorsey9247

    7 күн бұрын

    ​@@divinecreation7429 that's not the point lol. there are tons of women who are experts in these fields, they just aren't generally selected as they are overshadowed by men

  • @cleverusername9369
    @cleverusername936910 күн бұрын

    I'm literally 1 second in and I'm already like "yeah this dude knows exactly 100% wtf he's talking about" He doesn't survive nature, nature survives him.

  • @shockmesane4158

    @shockmesane4158

    10 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the chuckle. In the positive way, he really does look nature wouldn't stand much of a chance.

  • @TheDailyQuack

    @TheDailyQuack

    10 күн бұрын

    That's the power of face validity

  • @iGaveLiaHIV

    @iGaveLiaHIV

    10 күн бұрын

    @@TheDailyQuackwhat

  • @hoilst265

    @hoilst265

    10 күн бұрын

    He is instantly my second-favourite survival expert.

  • @slavsit7600

    @slavsit7600

    9 күн бұрын

    @@TheDailyQuack what

  • @Jonathannovak1
    @Jonathannovak110 күн бұрын

    Absolutely zero concern for Unstable Employee looking for machete sharpening tips lol

  • @JesseReinosa

    @JesseReinosa

    10 күн бұрын

    LMAO I was also like....wait a sec

  • @JacoJohan46664

    @JacoJohan46664

    9 күн бұрын

    He was far more concerned about the guy who wanted to trap a rabbit.

  • @codyeble6764

    @codyeble6764

    7 күн бұрын

    You caught that too huh? Lol

  • @robinsokol6957

    @robinsokol6957

    6 күн бұрын

    😄

  • @Xeonerable

    @Xeonerable

    6 күн бұрын

    Best subtle joke ever lol

  • @jocelyntwigg5982
    @jocelyntwigg59829 күн бұрын

    Can you imagine the filming insurance contract? “Uh yeah, my guy’s gonna be letting loose some leather cutting shards of razor sharp stone and starting bundles on fire around the set. But no worries, he’s probably also the most prepared to solve any issues that might come up”

  • @GamerGunk

    @GamerGunk

    6 күн бұрын

    This was at his place

  • @makatron
    @makatron10 күн бұрын

    This gotta be top 3 of people that looked the part in this whole series. Got zero doubts this dude knows what he's saying.

  • @joker0206

    @joker0206

    7 күн бұрын

    I can assure you, Donny can pretty much survive and thrive anywhere. He doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk. He’s been there, done that, got the tshirt and wrote the book. Not being a fan boy, just fully aware the man is an absolute wealth of knowledge and expertise.

  • @makatron

    @makatron

    7 күн бұрын

    @@joker0206 had to Google him after the video, yeah being legit works too.

  • @NormalGuyBrandon

    @NormalGuyBrandon

    4 күн бұрын

    I've never seen this guy, but you're so right. He looks like an angry homeless guy sleeping in the bushes in a park, but speaks like a college professor. No doubt I believe everything he's saying!

  • @jetoler7379

    @jetoler7379

    3 күн бұрын

    Him and that mortician guy

  • @jetoler7379

    @jetoler7379

    3 күн бұрын

    Him and that mortician guy

  • @bullish7352
    @bullish73528 күн бұрын

    Cool that he looks the part but also clearly knows science, biology, tech, etc. Great guest!

  • @awesomeman8385

    @awesomeman8385

    5 күн бұрын

    He's got several book and actually has a popular TikTok where he goes in depth while out surviving. Donny dust

  • @Sunflowersarepretty
    @Sunflowersarepretty10 күн бұрын

    I'm not an outdoors person but I'm watching it because who knows when I might need this 😂

  • @rukus9585

    @rukus9585

    10 күн бұрын

    Wow. Profound stuff. Thank you so much for the update on your activity.

  • @SnackPatrol

    @SnackPatrol

    10 күн бұрын

    ​@rukus9585 bro your comment is even more pointless, and adds completely unnecessary negativity to a harmless post get over yourself

  • @rukus9585

    @rukus9585

    9 күн бұрын

    @@SnackPatrol You've got no bro here, babygirl.

  • @SnackPatrol

    @SnackPatrol

    9 күн бұрын

    ​@@rukus9585 Do you need a hug? I'll give you a hug. 1st one's free. I'll throw in a smoochie too if you talk nice & smell good

  • @SnackPatrol

    @SnackPatrol

    9 күн бұрын

    @@rukus9585 Do you need a hug? I'll give you a hug. 1st one's free.

  • @antoinefdu
    @antoinefdu10 күн бұрын

    2021: "Mark Cuban Answers Business Questions" 2022: "Financial Advisor Answers Money Questions" 2023: "A.I. Expert Answers A.I. Questions" 2024: "Survivalist Answers Survival Questions"

  • @techmic2854

    @techmic2854

    9 күн бұрын

    I see what u did there

  • @evasivecookiv5870

    @evasivecookiv5870

    6 күн бұрын

    Don't say KZread didn't prep you for the fall of civilisation.

  • @The_Kirk_Lazarus

    @The_Kirk_Lazarus

    6 күн бұрын

    Apocalypse incoming.

  • @N1njaSnake

    @N1njaSnake

    6 күн бұрын

    2025: "Mutant Answers Post-Apocalyptic Questions"

  • @commentBox82

    @commentBox82

    5 күн бұрын

    really improving. Cuban is a moron who was in the right place at the right time.

  • @Comicsluvr
    @Comicsluvr3 күн бұрын

    This has been the best no-nonsense video about survival in the wild I have ever seen. No crap, no raving about his own skills, just good information.

  • @drumrit
    @drumrit10 күн бұрын

    dude looks like the village elder who will kick your butt with great skill if challenged

  • @gavinomeara8390

    @gavinomeara8390

    10 күн бұрын

    Who’s be stupid enough to challenge this dude?!

  • @davearonow65

    @davearonow65

    4 күн бұрын

    ​@gavinomeara8390 I don't know. One time when I was in 4th grade I got in a fight with a girl. She almost started crying after the fight. Ever since then people have pretty much known not to mess with me. I'm pretty sure I could take this guy.

  • @infinityslibrarian5969

    @infinityslibrarian5969

    3 күн бұрын

    ​@@davearonow65 😂 lol

  • @AdhvaithSane

    @AdhvaithSane

    21 сағат бұрын

    @@davearonow65 Lmfao 🤣

  • @Leightr
    @Leightr10 күн бұрын

    I practiced making a friction fire in the Boy Scouts, what that taught me was that I absolutely did not want to be in a position where my survival depended on me making a fire by friction, and that is why for the last three decades I've carried at least half a dozen mini-bic lighters stored in various places in my gear when out in the woods. Those who can reliably make a fire with just the natural materials lying around have my utmost respect, but I've noticed that when I see it demonstrated successfully, it's usually in an arid climate, not my neighborhood of the PNW when its been drizzling rain for two months straight.

  • @davek00

    @davek00

    8 күн бұрын

    I agree about the PNW, but it's always good to have flint and steel. They're easier to use than you think and will always spark, even when wet. Your lighters, not so much. I carry both.

  • @Didier19592

    @Didier19592

    6 күн бұрын

    prepared. Good for you

  • @jetoler7379

    @jetoler7379

    3 күн бұрын

    Get some water & windproof matches dude.

  • @REplayer001

    @REplayer001

    Күн бұрын

    I live in rural place when i was kid i was interested in survivalist vids. Showed my dad how to make fire by friction. "That's cool, but you really should just use matches" "Ok, what if you don't have matches?" "You go to your neighbor and borrow some" 😂

  • @bjornsan

    @bjornsan

    19 сағат бұрын

    @@davek00 I was at a matchstick museum when I was younger and they had flint, steel and tinder laying at one place and I got it working in no time. Put it out right away and don't know if you were allowed to touch it or not but I was a kid and wanted to see if I could do it.

  • @12thDecember
    @12thDecember9 күн бұрын

    Didn't think I would enjoy this as much as I did. You never know what situations you might end up in. One added it of info: If you're going to go hiking alone, _always_ let someone know where you're going and how long you anticipate being gone.

  • @joker0206

    @joker0206

    7 күн бұрын

    Great advice. I’d expand on that and say if you plan to be gone for a week or more, check in at a set time each day. If you miss one, they should be getting ready to come looking, but hold up, you might just have poor reception. But if you miss two or three, especially after maintaining a few days of communication, it’s time to go looking. Better than being stuck with a broken leg at the bottom of a ravine for two weeks before anyone even thinks to come looking.

  • @MrFlarespeed

    @MrFlarespeed

    6 күн бұрын

    Better yet, just find a hiking buddy and don't go alone if you can help it

  • @Toxus8

    @Toxus8

    5 күн бұрын

    Thats a duhhh bud

  • @jonfisher9214

    @jonfisher9214

    3 күн бұрын

    @@joker0206 that's good advice. I'd look into communication devices too if you're doing a lot of remote solo trips. There's the Garmin inReach or PLB's that will get you out of a situation like that.

  • @kitkatd1
    @kitkatd110 күн бұрын

    Love this guy, please do a part 2 😀

  • @theunkownboss8052

    @theunkownboss8052

    7 күн бұрын

    He has a yt channel it’s Donny dust paleo tracks

  • @quintessences
    @quintessences8 күн бұрын

    I’ve never listened so intently to someone speak. This is one of the best series on KZread.

  • @scottseitz8516
    @scottseitz851610 күн бұрын

    Please have Donny back, this was fantastic.

  • @1IGG

    @1IGG

    9 күн бұрын

    Donny has his own KZread channel if you want to see more.

  • @codyeble6764

    @codyeble6764

    7 күн бұрын

    They'll have to find him first... Took them 5 years to track him down in the wild for this one

  • @usernamenotavailablee
    @usernamenotavailablee3 күн бұрын

    I've never seen Donny talk so much for so long. This feels unnatural but satisfying. I love this guy.

  • @v_stands_for_value124
    @v_stands_for_value12410 күн бұрын

    Dude is the one saving Bear Grills when he gets stuck

  • @yvettemills5192

    @yvettemills5192

    10 күн бұрын

    Bwahahahahaaaaa…! Good one.

  • @SviraSvi
    @SviraSvi10 күн бұрын

    He totally looks the part. Handsome and rugged :)

  • @DioneN

    @DioneN

    10 күн бұрын

    I can see he’s very handsome under that hair and beard.

  • @SviraSvi

    @SviraSvi

    10 күн бұрын

    @@DioneN I like his hair and beard :) But I'm also not normal, so... xD

  • @DioneN

    @DioneN

    10 күн бұрын

    @@SviraSvi it’s well kept and trimmed, just hides his handsome face a lot. He has gorgeous eyes!

  • @SviraSvi

    @SviraSvi

    10 күн бұрын

    @@DioneN Indeed, the eyes are so catchy! :)

  • @patriciaromero5347

    @patriciaromero5347

    10 күн бұрын

    I would not mind getting lost in the wild with him! Very handsome and smart.

  • @taylorh3941
    @taylorh39413 күн бұрын

    "Can you make a knife in nature?" has to be the most insane question I've ever heard earnestly asked lol

  • @eneco3965

    @eneco3965

    Күн бұрын

    Bro's never heard of the stone age

  • @kaze217
    @kaze2173 күн бұрын

    I'm not really an "outdoorsy" person and yet I found this entire video extremely interesting and enlightening. It helps that this guy so obviously knows what he's talking about; a true expert in his field. Seriously, he spends most of his free time in the wild, and yet he has to be one of the smartest people I've ever heard speak. I could listen to him talk about this for hours. Truly goes to show, it's not what you do that stands out, it's how well you do it.

  • @iLLeag7e
    @iLLeag7e10 күн бұрын

    when he mentions the helpful plants for washing etc he calls them out by name. Room for improvement would be to drop an image of each plant so that we could recognize them by sight. I can't remember what sage looks like for some reason

  • @eciekoc

    @eciekoc

    10 күн бұрын

    Have you heard of Google?

  • @andylutz3505

    @andylutz3505

    10 күн бұрын

    ​@@eciekocthey were bringing up a valid point

  • @iLLeag7e

    @iLLeag7e

    10 күн бұрын

    @@andylutz3505 thanks

  • @kvassman_

    @kvassman_

    9 күн бұрын

    @@andylutz3505 eciekoc was also bringing up a valid point tho

  • @firstorlast340

    @firstorlast340

    9 күн бұрын

    @@kvassman_ not at all. you both should go to that Google and search the meaning of "room for improvement".

  • @Legalisenuclearbombs
    @Legalisenuclearbombs10 күн бұрын

    If I had to bring one thing to the bush, it would be Donny Dust

  • @waltissussybakka

    @waltissussybakka

    7 күн бұрын

    Definitely bangable

  • @waltissussybakka

    @waltissussybakka

    7 күн бұрын

    Definitely bangable

  • @RealWolf_Speed

    @RealWolf_Speed

    7 күн бұрын

    @@waltissussybakka bro..

  • @Sheepdog1314

    @Sheepdog1314

    5 күн бұрын

    @@waltissussybakka moron.

  • @paulsteven4551

    @paulsteven4551

    4 күн бұрын

    no an electric hair clipper, I prefer the bush to be trimmed.

  • @rubenskiii
    @rubenskiii8 күн бұрын

    Great to see Donny reach a bigger audience, this guy is a wealth of knowledge and a great story teller.

  • @siradamthebombdiggity

    @siradamthebombdiggity

    Күн бұрын

    Fun fact: He was on a huge survival contest TV show called Alone during season 6, which is one season after the questioner Nicole Apelian at 20:47.

  • @abyssoulzenith
    @abyssoulzenith4 күн бұрын

    "Puddles will dry faster on one side." WTF? How did i never notice that? MIND BLOWN

  • @Velocy
    @Velocy10 күн бұрын

    I NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD APPEAR! I'M SO HAPPY

  • @HauntedOne666

    @HauntedOne666

    10 күн бұрын

    I think he was born like the rest of us. I dont think he just appeared.

  • @jackplays2385

    @jackplays2385

    10 күн бұрын

    @@user-jy9rq8nj7q too late

  • @Velocy

    @Velocy

    9 күн бұрын

    @@user-jy9rq8nj7q 😂😂😂😂

  • @cd15turb3d

    @cd15turb3d

    9 күн бұрын

    A wild Donny Dust appeared! Donny Dust used Teach Wilderness Survival! >FIGHT >SWITCH >BAG >RUN

  • @ian100world4

    @ian100world4

    8 күн бұрын

    Bro is stuck in an island

  • @geiroveeilertsen7112
    @geiroveeilertsen711210 күн бұрын

    15:37 This is a very important point for several countries, not just the US (or states therein). Snares and "bear-trap"-traps are luckily getting more and more illegal for hunting, unless as stated in the video that it is for immediate survival reasons (ie: for getting meat/ nutrition, NOT for getting fur/pelt).

  • @jaycebechtol8448

    @jaycebechtol8448

    9 күн бұрын

    Mainly because you can't control what you catch. Would be a damned shame if people accidentally caught a critter whose numbers are struggling out in the wild. At least most places do allow you to trap, just live only so you can confirm the critter. ((Mostly saying this for others who may wonder))

  • @sendmorerum8241

    @sendmorerum8241

    8 күн бұрын

    I was instantly reminded those old cartoons with someone stepping in a bear trap. Must have been a major (and legit) fear back then

  • @Jackkenway
    @Jackkenway10 күн бұрын

    To combat loneliness in the wild, find your Wilson, find an object, either in the environment or something that you brought with you, then name it and talk to it as if it was a real person, tell it how you feel, vent to it or just talk to it about whatever you want. I know it kinda sounds silly, but trust me it'll help a lot with the loneliness.

  • @greenhouse.caterpillar

    @greenhouse.caterpillar

    4 күн бұрын

    sounds like an experience

  • @Jackkenway

    @Jackkenway

    4 күн бұрын

    @@greenhouse.caterpillar Not really, I just happen to know that doing that helps, because of our nature. Imagine yourself in a situation like that, wouldn't you feel better doin' that?

  • @greenhouse.caterpillar

    @greenhouse.caterpillar

    4 күн бұрын

    @@Jackkenway yh I was just jockin with ya 😅

  • @Jackkenway

    @Jackkenway

    4 күн бұрын

    @@greenhouse.caterpillar Haha! Well, you got me! 😅 Btw, what would be the thing you'd talk to if you were in a situation like that? Please don't say a caterpillar! lol 🐛

  • @toxicgracie3772

    @toxicgracie3772

    4 күн бұрын

    Can I use a tree? Like just name some trees and talk to them and give them their own personality or is that just signs that im a loony? lol

  • @ProWalter2
    @ProWalter22 күн бұрын

    I like how Donny just decided to put a table in his trapper shack and do the video instead of going to their studios

  • @blastard8980
    @blastard89804 күн бұрын

    I showed this to a grizzly who attacked me, now he's making knots for hare traps. 10/10 would recommend.

  • @Tyler_K13
    @Tyler_K1310 күн бұрын

    fair warning, bowline knots were replaced by double figure 8's for rappelling due to an anecdotal report of it slipping under tension. it SHOULD be perfectly fine for that use however there is a super small chance it will slip whereas the figure 8 will not

  • @TheSkinnyZ
    @TheSkinnyZ10 күн бұрын

    Hats off for the reaction to the vegetarian/vegan prompt. Pleasantly surprised by that!

  • @kieran_mcghee9901
    @kieran_mcghee990110 күн бұрын

    Possibly the coolest dude

  • @gracel320
    @gracel3202 күн бұрын

    The fire demonstration also shows really well how little it takes for a (wild)fire to start. A tiny little piece of ember can light up some dry leaves, they light up some twigs, and bing bang boom the forest is burning down in no time. It's difficult to harness the power of making fire, but it's even more difficult to control fire.

  • @REMY.C.
    @REMY.C.10 күн бұрын

    I want to be as cool as him, I'm starting survivalism right now, on my balcony between my plants. Hope I'll make it after 25 minutes.

  • @Hi_Im_Akward
    @Hi_Im_Akward10 күн бұрын

    I've seen his videos pop up on occasion. This guy is immensely intelligent and passionate about nature.

  • @leoarc1061
    @leoarc10618 күн бұрын

    "If you ever shot a BB at a windshield..." No, I don't think I have.

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo799610 күн бұрын

    This guy is what Bear Grylls thinks he sees when he looks in the mirror.

  • @captnmaico6776

    @captnmaico6776

    7 күн бұрын

    Bear grylls is a former british SAS member, so would not underestimate him.

  • @halloweenfan158

    @halloweenfan158

    6 күн бұрын

    @@captnmaico6776he certainly has knowledge but he spouts absolute nonsense on his show and doesn’t actually really show any useful knowledge

  • @toxicgracie3772

    @toxicgracie3772

    4 күн бұрын

    ​@@halloweenfan158 He definitely shows useful knowledge but unfortunately most of the stuff he does/shows is complete b.s. Les Stroud (Survivorman) did it right and didn't even have a camera crew with him.

  • @zverello
    @zverello10 күн бұрын

    somehow it is satisfying when suddenly one man who you are subscribed to pop up on another channel you`re subscribed to 😁😁

  • @mkaltreider5322
    @mkaltreider532210 күн бұрын

    I'm surprised to say I think this is my favorite support episode and they are all good!

  • @Zozerozos
    @Zozerozos10 күн бұрын

    I love this guy, I have great respect for him. I'd feel safe with him out in the wild.

  • @katraylor

    @katraylor

    9 сағат бұрын

    He's the equivalent of a bear. ^ ^

  • @voice_from_pizza
    @voice_from_pizza8 күн бұрын

    1) I love this series by WIRED, so informative and fun at the same time 2) the part about knots was the simplest explanation/demonstration of knots I’ve ever seen. I remember as a kid seeing a diagram with about 20 knots on it, and I just gazed at it and wondered what the heck each one was for. So thank You!

  • @joeyr7294
    @joeyr729410 күн бұрын

    Not only because I follow his channel but in all seriousness, this is probably one of the most informative Wired video I have seen so far. I enjoy most of them but this blew the others out of the park!

  • @tubewatcher97
    @tubewatcher978 күн бұрын

    That crescent moon tip is way cool! a new one on me

  • @CagetheOnion
    @CagetheOnion9 күн бұрын

    This is straight up some of the best content on the internet, and I don't even love WIRED that much. Y'all need more of this stuff. Shoutout to Donny Dust!

  • @argoth83
    @argoth839 күн бұрын

    If I can remember even half of this stuff, I'll be doing well. Honestly, that might be enough. Folks like this have so much value in their knowledge.

  • @user-kf9ou4ht6l
    @user-kf9ou4ht6l10 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. This was a great video. You sound like a very kind person

  • @onyxbackstrom3379
    @onyxbackstrom337910 күн бұрын

    Dude you did a fentastic job, Hella props to ya!

  • @hunter2442
    @hunter24427 күн бұрын

    I love listening to experts! They will give you a lifetime worth of knowledge in a short time!

  • @gabireinoehl
    @gabireinoehl10 күн бұрын

    Donny Dust, you’re incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed this and you’re so knowledgeable and passionate. Top 5 favorite tech support guests!!!

  • @marismondria
    @marismondria10 күн бұрын

    he looks like a perfect mix between andrew lincoln and jason momoa

  • @monkeymadness72
    @monkeymadness7210 күн бұрын

    Been following Donny on TikTok awhile now. Cool to see him here now!

  • @WatcherLex_
    @WatcherLex_8 күн бұрын

    This is one of, if not the most, interesting and useful Q&A you’ve done. Thank you.

  • @neelymartin-whitaker9750
    @neelymartin-whitaker97509 күн бұрын

    Gonna have to watch this multiple times, so that I remember all of these things!!! So informative!

  • @niconickson1545
    @niconickson15459 күн бұрын

    2 Points I was missing in answers Regarding life straw: Be adviced that it works on bacteria but less to none on viral and chemical contamination! Regarding navigation: Sun moves east to west / Polaris is always north and easy to find using ursua major/minor

  • @The_Kirk_Lazarus

    @The_Kirk_Lazarus

    6 күн бұрын

    Lifestraw has specific filters that can filter out even viruses.

  • @Tker1970
    @Tker197010 күн бұрын

    Fascinating. Really enjoyed this one.

  • @captainp.2721
    @captainp.2721Күн бұрын

    Great to see you Donny here! Your expertise and incredible knowledge is enlightening.

  • @RichardAlaskanforaPassing
    @RichardAlaskanforaPassing3 күн бұрын

    I never thought I would see so much science in creating flint razors. A+

  • @craigjenkins5434
    @craigjenkins543410 күн бұрын

    This is the one I've been waiting for!!!

  • @ottomattix86
    @ottomattix8610 күн бұрын

    I've been watching his shorts on and off. Glad to see him on here!

  • @JustWandering

    @JustWandering

    9 күн бұрын

    Phrasing!

  • @meganh1603

    @meganh1603

    9 күн бұрын

    ​@@JustWandering 😂 glad it wasn't just me

  • @John-ce3qp
    @John-ce3qp11 сағат бұрын

    I'm amazed by this guys vocabulary and knowing the proper name for things. He's like a scientist of the outdoors.

  • @racecarrik
    @racecarrik10 күн бұрын

    The demos were awesome, one of the best guests they've had!

  • @blackhawk991
    @blackhawk99110 күн бұрын

    Wow I didn't expect to see Donny Dust on here I've been watching his tiktoks for years now

  • @erikschmitz1841
    @erikschmitz184110 күн бұрын

    Survivalist training should be required training in school. There will always be a situation in life where this information will become valuable.

  • @gus473

    @gus473

    10 күн бұрын

    We had such a class in the Upper Midwest back in the '70s! Still occasionally useful! 😎✌️

  • @Dellvmnyam

    @Dellvmnyam

    10 күн бұрын

    Questionable

  • @officiallychelz6508

    @officiallychelz6508

    10 күн бұрын

    Always is a strong word

  • @raul350raptor

    @raul350raptor

    10 күн бұрын

    That’s why kids have parents

  • @roasty-toasty-19

    @roasty-toasty-19

    10 күн бұрын

    ​@@gus473 Same here! It was always a big unit in middle school for us. This was around 2010, so hope it's still going strong!

  • @wayneigoe6722
    @wayneigoe672217 сағат бұрын

    0:38 Another option is if you have a wristwatch, you can align the 12 o'clock point to the sun, and that'll give you a rough idea of north, then the 3, 6, and 9 will serve as your East, South, and West. 3:47 the knife can also be made by keeping it under water while you hit it, and it helps keep it less messy and is a bit easier to shape it due to the water filling in the cracks as it breaks.

  • @tha1youshouldfear
    @tha1youshouldfear9 күн бұрын

    I love this series but this episode I definitely watched the whole thing without skipping ahead or feeling bored with the answers. This is top tier content.

  • @Fuzz_Aldrin88
    @Fuzz_Aldrin888 күн бұрын

    I was skeptical before watching. Usually les stroud is my go-to for survival questions. And this guy is as good as les. Good info. Worth keeping in mind that starting a fire with friction is a lot harder than he makes it sound. But so far everything seems correct. This guy's the real deal.

  • @JarrodFrates

    @JarrodFrates

    8 күн бұрын

    Making a friction bow is difficult, and getting the fire going is even harder. Les Stroud makes that point every time he talks about it. He also constantly stresses that you need *way* more firewood than you think you do.

  • @Fuzz_Aldrin88

    @Fuzz_Aldrin88

    8 күн бұрын

    @@JarrodFrates 💯. Les is very good about making it clear that whatever you expect to happen, forget about it. Because the opposite will happen. The Earth will throw every unexpected curveball at you, so you must be prepared for everything.

  • @purpleheart3431
    @purpleheart343110 күн бұрын

    This was easily the most entertaining wired support video I’ve watched!❤

  • @Guitar1nHand
    @Guitar1nHand6 күн бұрын

    This is one of the best tech support videos they've ever done. He is fantastic

  • @Kalishir
    @Kalishir10 күн бұрын

    "roast it over fire and it tastes like pop-corn,..." Me, thinking : Well, that doesn't sound that bad. "...covered in insects!" Also me : There it is...

  • @whodafkcares
    @whodafkcares10 күн бұрын

    I’ve watched you on Tik Tok for such a long time now! So happy to see you getting a platform like this! Well deserved. Knowledge is always incredible

  • @ishathakor
    @ishathakor10 күн бұрын

    thank you this is very helpful for me as someone who doesnt even go on forest trails i took notes and everything

  • @singlehandedbeauty3581
    @singlehandedbeauty35819 күн бұрын

    LOVE all the visual examples!!!

  • @Paronak
    @Paronak7 күн бұрын

    can you become a survivalist if you can't grow a beard?

  • @renelopez2244

    @renelopez2244

    4 күн бұрын

    No 😂😂😂

  • @zacharyraddatz9930

    @zacharyraddatz9930

    Күн бұрын

    No

  • @LiShuBen

    @LiShuBen

    19 сағат бұрын

    The beard comes with being a survivalist. This question isn’t relevant.

  • @franciscogaelfloresgarcia2583
    @franciscogaelfloresgarcia25839 күн бұрын

    Guys, why aren't you talking about Eledator?

  • @dandalas2168

    @dandalas2168

    9 күн бұрын

    let me guess, crypto/trading/business/money-on-my-mind/money=everything? Yeah, the cope is real! Especially with you bro 🤣

  • @downeedles9249

    @downeedles9249

    8 күн бұрын

    Because it's a scam lmao

  • @inn0cencel0st
    @inn0cencel0st8 күн бұрын

    This was so informative. Thank you.

  • @TheDeathMantis
    @TheDeathMantis3 күн бұрын

    This was really great and insightful, would like to see him do more 👍

  • @sammni
    @sammni10 күн бұрын

    This guy is exactly what Santa would look like if his sleigh went down in the wilderness

  • @Nootathotep
    @Nootathotep10 күн бұрын

    I'm glad he let their cameras into his cave

  • @wildhoser
    @wildhoser6 күн бұрын

    So far, the best answer the internet I have seen. Excellent as always Donny!

  • @derekanderson6708
    @derekanderson670810 күн бұрын

    this was absolutely fascinating

  • @Omniaverage
    @Omniaverage9 күн бұрын

    You lost me at "Northern Hemisphere"

  • @user-jg1oy2qt5w

    @user-jg1oy2qt5w

    Күн бұрын

    Must be your own stupidity then

  • @roastedmarhmallow
    @roastedmarhmallow10 күн бұрын

    I feel like whatever your race, gender, age, occupation, political affiliation, ETC; you can’t help but respect this man. Besides the charisma, I think it’s that deep down there is an awareness that the knowledge he possesses is fundamental to how we got to where we are as a species.

  • @lolaevergreen9077
    @lolaevergreen90779 күн бұрын

    I'm surprised he didn't even mention navigating by the position of the sun itself, or by stars. Those are pretty useful skills to have :) One time I went hiking and stayed out in the forest longer than planned, and it got dark before I could make it out. Thankfully it was starry, so I used the constellations as a guide for which direction to go. Also, because of how widespread light pollution is nowadays (sadly), if you get lost at night, just walk towards the glow on the horizon, where the stars look washed out, and it will take you to civilization.

  • @GreeklishOutdoors
    @GreeklishOutdoors7 күн бұрын

    I love the videos Donny makes. He always imparts his knowledge in a way that is very easy to comprehend. 🙂👍

  • @jeschinstad
    @jeschinstad10 күн бұрын

    A main reason why bears can be dangerous in the autumn is that they are all-in on a place to hibernate and can't afford to find a new one, so in essence, it's cornered.

  • @williamwolf2844
    @williamwolf284410 күн бұрын

    You talk about finding a cardinal direction and mention cresent moons, moss, snow on mountains, and the ways trees bend...but you don't mention sun rising in the east, setting in the west, and (in the northern hemisphere) being closer to the south in the winter and to the north in the summer? How often do we see the sun rise or set? How often do we see cresent moons or snow on mountains? You're missing the best ways to find out the directions.

  • @mythicalcreature1963

    @mythicalcreature1963

    9 күн бұрын

    I I think he was talking about places like rainforests where the trees might be covering all the sun.

  • @A0A4ful
    @A0A4ful10 күн бұрын

    4:40 Tropics, sub tropics have the Neem tree twigs for toothbrushes. Even a mango tree leaves, rolled up, tips chewed a bit, and you have a throwaway toothbrush.

  • @antoniobarbalau1107
    @antoniobarbalau11075 күн бұрын

    Wow, amazing fully detailed answers. This is amazing, thank you very much ❤

  • @Neenerella333
    @Neenerella33310 күн бұрын

    These plant suggestions are highly habitat specific. Yucca only grows in high to low desert or piñon forest. Willow is not found in deserts-even riparian zones(desert willow is not a true willow for his purposes). As he says, there are some great books on site-specific edible and medicinal wild plants. The Eastern Sierra have really tasty wild onions that grow near the streams, for instance. You find them by smelling their unmistakable smell.

  • @codename495

    @codename495

    10 күн бұрын

    Be careful about that in the south, there are some seriously not good for you dupes for wild onion. You won’t die, but you’ll want too until your guts stop trying to climb out of both ends of your body.

  • @Neenerella333

    @Neenerella333

    10 күн бұрын

    @codename495 Exactly. Everywhere is different. The ones in the Sierra were delish. Our fellow backpackers caught some trout and wrapped them in the waist high onion greens to cook.

  • @theflamingoparty6680
    @theflamingoparty668010 күн бұрын

    I love when people ask how to keep good dental hygiene to a survivalist like if your in a survival situation your not thinking about how to brush your teeth like how long do u expect to be out there you'll either be rescued or die way before u get a cavity

  • @conorgoodwin1631

    @conorgoodwin1631

    10 күн бұрын

    People do this as a hobby. It’s not always unfortunate circumstances

  • @theflamingoparty6680

    @theflamingoparty6680

    10 күн бұрын

    @@conorgoodwin1631 then the answer is bring a tooth brush

  • @Koffling

    @Koffling

    10 күн бұрын

    @@theflamingoparty6680 I see your point, but he literally said that he never brings a tooth brush if he knows there's going to be willow around. I get it - use the natural resources.

  • @theflamingoparty6680

    @theflamingoparty6680

    10 күн бұрын

    @@Koffling that's almost the same type of thinking that people who bring a rod and striker instead of a couple lighters sure there'sany ways to skin a cat but if u know your going out in the woods why not bring the right tool for the job

  • @jforozco12

    @jforozco12

    10 күн бұрын

    experimental archeology is a thing, also people like to keep alive the old ways and traditions of our forefathers, practice the skills that made us the dominant species without modern technology as a challenge and a hobby

  • @harlecchina
    @harlecchina6 күн бұрын

    Needless to say (however besides) all of his wisdom; I am so intrigued by his tattoos!!!🥺

  • @mithunkartha
    @mithunkartha10 күн бұрын

    Our caveman ancestor.

  • @caliclassic9265
    @caliclassic926510 күн бұрын

    He didn't cover quicksand?!?! Does this man want us all to die??

  • @Bulldogg6404

    @Bulldogg6404

    10 күн бұрын

    I think I remember being taught, to maximize your chances of surviving quicksand, just remember to stop, drop, and roll. Then, once your friend comes along and offers you drugs, you should tell them, "No thanks!"

  • @U2befantom
    @U2befantom5 күн бұрын

    I like that this guy actually demonstrated some techniques instead of just talking about it. Well done.

  • @glenwilkins8667
    @glenwilkins86677 күн бұрын

    Donny Dust is awesome and his flint knapping videos are great for beginners!

  • @silversurfer8818
    @silversurfer881810 күн бұрын

    Looks like a bearded Dolph Lundgren

  • @glox023

    @glox023

    10 күн бұрын

    He looks like a guy that can smell crime before it even happens.

  • @elil.8252
    @elil.825210 күн бұрын

    Bro has seen it all.

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