Thanks for the simplicity of this video. This is my first project on our property since my husband passed a year ago. We kept talking about getting to it, but his illness got in the way. I am finally at the point where I can continue where we left off from our plan. Just a part of the healing process now. I figure the fire pit will be done by his birthday in May. My Dave and I worked well together, a lot like you and Brooke do. Give God thanks everyday for that blessing. I still do, I thank Him we had it for almost 40 yrs together that way.♥

@devonstultz4529

Жыл бұрын

Im sorry for your loss I really mean that. It's still difficult for my grandmother even after 10 years of my grandpa passing. The Bible says married couples become one flesh, and when a marriage mate passes its like becoming an amputee. You've lost part of you. I give you my condolences. Thank you for sharing your story.

@sweatyguy5723

6 ай бұрын

Rest in peace, I give my condolences. He is resting in Heaven now.

@IWillSmurfYou

6 ай бұрын

Hes watching down on you everytime you make s'mores 😌

You got it right Dave, I agree, every memory I have of camping had rocks around the fire pit. It’s timeless. There is a lot of fire proof material you can use and it’s all good, but rocks around the fire pit with a cup of coffee, or a cold brew is perfection.

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

well said

@nanachick05

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you 100%

Nothing better than sitting around a fire pit with family and friends.

You know Dave being here in Scotland we don’t have this concept of a real woodsman but I just love the concept and since we don’t have the spatial wilderness you guys seem to have,watching Bush radical allows my mind to wander and escape to this fantastic wonderland you guys enjoy. I am so in awe. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⭐️❤️

@markespich8574

Жыл бұрын

To have read your post makes me glad my ancestor left Germania nearly 300years ago.

@IWillSmurfYou

6 ай бұрын

Hope you can find a nice spot to camp at soon

Anyone else always click the thumbs up 👍 button and then watch the video?

Since I'm housebound and can no longer enjoy these things, even a less than 5 minute video of you making a campfire pit is fun. Thank you!

In Dances with Wolves, the elder Sioux Ten Bears said that, "at his age, there's nothing better than a good fire". I'm not that old, but I have to agree with him. Simple expectations, simple pleasures; keys to good living. Thanks Dave, hope you get to come back up to AK this summer. Peace to you & Brooke from Delta.

There aren't many folks can pull a life lesson out of building a fire ring. You "rock" my friend

“be radical eh” - My Canadian heart skipped a beat ❤😂. 🇺🇸🇨🇦 Love thy neighbour

This is the most high-quality youtube tutorial I have ever seen. I love it. However, you do want to ensure the area around the circumference of the pit is inflammable in case any sparks fly out.

I have seen well over 23,874,991 perfect camp fire pits in my life time and I would have to agree that that is indeed the most perfect camp fire pit in the world.

Your life advice is something this generation needs more of instead of fighting eachother. Peace be with you sir.

I am SO looking forward to sitting around the fire, talking with close friends and getting away from it all in the upcoming months.

I've lived in my property for 11 years, and for 11 years I've been talking about putting a fire pit out back. But, somewhere in the back of my brain was a voice telling me that it's hard to get them right. You removed every one of those obstacles, and simplified it down to a few easy steps. Thank you!

@rickreese5794

Жыл бұрын

Bingo PAL 😊

There aren't many things better than sitting around a bonfire on a cool spring night or percolating some coffee on these cold spring mornings, while watching the sun rise

Nothing better than a warm fire and people of your tribe to make a night memorable. Well done, Best-Jim snd Tara

@garagejim1956

Жыл бұрын

Need to let you know, that very similar to you 2, we just purchased an of grid piece in high country Arizona. Though your house was in much better shape, due to long term vacancy. Let the sweat equity begin, 2 weeks ago we took the 60 foot mobile down to the frame, rehab'd a step van that was left behind so know we have temporary shelter. Going back in 2 weeks for more clean up. Amazing how much you can get in a 40 yd roll off. Send you pictures if I knew where.

I've been making firepits out of rocks. Then one day I thought, I'm gonna get that little iron firepit that everyone in suburbia has, that I've been wanting. Eh. It collects water. The ash cover rusted in a few weeks. And then I stopped sitting by the fire. That thing wasn't as good as the rocks. Im going back to rocks and back to enjoying my fires. You just made me think what happened. Keep keepin' it real, Dave. 👍

There's nothing like Pine Tree Therapy !! Sitting around the campfire , with not a care in the world . All the stress and the demands of life just seems to melt away ! And like you said you're able to reposition yourself with the things that are really important in life . The things that matter most when you step into eternity !! Your wife your family your children , the ones you love ! And most of all , the condition of your soul !!🙏

We just watched one of your videos from 4 years ago on a trip up the Alcan Highway. My husband always wanted to do that but now he is almost blind and has several medical issues. He got to see the trip by watching you. He is a retired long haul trucker and asked me to tell you thank you.

It's still such a cold spring here in New England that sitting by a fire pit sounds just right.

Nothing like sitting around a fire pit with family or friends it is so relaxin

"Making a fire pit, out of rocks, is like life in general..." Mind blown at those truth bombs!!!!🤯

I could listen to your narration and guitar playing all day.thanks for the zen dave.

"There's no right way to build a camp fire pit." True, but I appreciate that you kept your fire ring low. I cannot say how often I have been off-roading, found the perfect camp site, only to find a fire ring that someone build up over two feet high, effectively blocking the heat from your legs. The ambiance is still great; but keeping those legs warm on a cold night is pretty nice too.

Only Dave could wax philosophical about a fire pit. Thanks

The only time I feel relaxed is when I watch Brooke's and your videos. Keep em coming!

Sitting around the camp fire enjoying a cool one and solving the world problems.

In Australia, it's named the bush TV Nice to hear and see you again,

It's all about the B roll. 😀 Great content, great voice over narration. Dave, you put together perfect videos in my book!

Couldn’t have said it better myself ! It’s not rocket science …. Just a simple place where memories make themselves ! Take care Dave

A perfect fire is what you make of it. My Native American friends considered a camp fire as sacred. To me that’s a great starting point thanks Dave 😊

Campfire philosophy 101 🧡🔥❤️ I have to say my daughter and I built a pretty awesome campfire pit about 6 years ago...the great thing about stone...no rust, no rot. That pit is as good as new but has a lot of fun history attached to it now!

Now at 81 years old, I would have backed up the pit spot to unload. I guess in another 40 years, you will understand why. Loved your vids from day one.

The fire pit is the heart of the camp, Where good friends meet. Good video, Dave

You have a great voice for story telling. So calm and soothing.

I still could listen to you all day! Great advice for making a fire pit! Love the idea of placing flat rocks for cooking too. All great ideas! Thanks for taking us along Dave! God’s blessings to you, Brooke, and family!❤

Looking forward to the next one. Go with God.

Dave thank you as an engineer you are brilliant at explaining and simplifying your projects. I loved the fire pit video among the many as it brings me back to my own childhood. Bless you and thanks

I love you and your wife's videos. The short and the longer ones. Keep'em coming. Be radical ❤

After subscribing to you channel for over a year I find out my boys went to school with you and your brother! How cool,

Just the bit of peace I needed tonight Dave, thank you.

As you shown it lit,,I smelled the great pine wood burning and it Brought back many camp trips......thank you

Great stuff. Who knew there is a great life lesson to building a fire pit?

Where we live now we have 300ft of sandy loam beneath us, nice and flat. I dug a 30" x 18" hole and lined it with lava rock that was salvaged from a deconstructed frireplace. I never cared for firepits that were never actually pits, they were fire rings placed above ground and surrounded by rock, steel, brick, etc. were often so tall that one could never feel the heat below the knees. Well, now I have my perfect fire pit.

I always throw a couple large flat rocks down for a base, its nice to be able to scrap the coals off and have a nice hot stone to fry up a steak or set a pan on

Spring time is near can't wait to watch you fix up your new place. Always a pleasure Dave

Talk about a cathartic ASMR video.

Dave, I recently saw a fire pit made from a washing machine drum. It just goes to show what can be done, if one pots their mind to it.

@rld1278

Жыл бұрын

My mom always had one in the backyard when I was growing up. Grandpa was a handyman and small appliance repairman so she always had access to drums.

Nothing beats a great campfire.

"the perfect campfire pit is the one you have, in the place that you put it." this is so true for so many things...everybody worries about getting "the best [insert item here]" when they should just enjoy what they have that works for them.

Gonna join you one day around one of those memory fires! Some of the best times is around the snap and pops, or the dancing of the flame brings revelation to your deepest thoughts. Blessings Dave!

You're abolutely right Dave. I left Scouting about 10 years ago but I still cherish many fond memories of campfires... the friendships, the songs, the heat of the fires and the inevitably way-too-hot campfire soup 😁

Who doesn’t like a fire pit to enjoy good conversation, winter or summer.

Dave, I love that new piece of property. So far I'm liking it better than your other place that is extremely off grid. I look forward to watching you guys rebuild it.

This video could back someone off the ledge. I dont have problems making my fire pits but i figured you'd have a good video. Man this video put me in a good mood

Something calming about a camp fire . Enjoy your fire Dave and have a good day 🙏

Dave, you are a philosopher good Sir. I find listening to you soo relaxing and enlightening - thank you! P.S I also developed a taste for Flannel shirts since watching your channel. PPS Your little doggy is very cute.

Aaahhh, therapy day with Dave... now I'm craving corn dogs over an open fire.

We had a fire pit like that one at our previous home. I sure do miss it. Thanks for the memories.

Life is full of simple pleasures. Enjoy them whenever they spring up. Camp fires rank very high among them.

Sometimes we drift away from the things most important tnx for that reminder

@Bushradical

Жыл бұрын

true

Missed you too ,and that Great VOICE,VIDEO MAKING,DAVE!🎻🎻🎻❤🍕🍕🍕,OH YOUR PIZZA MAKING,MISSED ,BROOK!

Thank you for the upload!! Almost 1 MILLION!!! Thats a TON of hard work!!!

You're very blessed to have your wife and family. Keep up the great videos please.

We are 23th of april and still every night I make myself a fire in my stove in my living room right beside my rocking chair, that's life ;) ;)

Now I know how to build a good firepit. And safe. Thanks

Perfect fire pit is indeed about who you share it with. Perfect, Sir!

Rock on. Rock off. This was pure Whipple-san metaphors for good living. 🙇‍♂️

Music 👌🏼 Narrative 👏🏼 Visuals 💜

You two have really cleaned up the new place...looking good!

Here in mama New Jersey; in Lenape (Leh-nah-pey,) Native American Indian Culture fire was likened unto the grandfather. Water was likened unto the grandmother; and the caretakers of both were human men, and women. They used controlled fire to clear area for settlements, and fire pits were very useful to their way of life. P.s. I was wish I wasn't physically handicapped; I envy you bushcrafters. Man alive , like I so do.

You've answered some burning questions there Dave. Just love seeing all the family team work going on. David in the UK.

Yes a firepit is a must. Thanks Dave.

Good video, I from time to time say " ya'll are welcome to my campfire" meaning you are inviting that person to share and be part of who you are. True I prefer rocks, but make sure you don't use limestone otherwise your peaceful and useful fire could turn into a adventure that's not all that safe.

If Dave could write a book like he narrates his videos, it would be a best seller. 👌

You know Dave's in shape when he doesn't bother to back the truck up right to the pit. Carrying the huge rocks 50 yards makes them more special. My new invention is a chimnea chimney thing that has a more open, more tactical , triangle type base so the fire light goes all the way around the ring , no one is deprived, they would be if you used one with the bulb base. Inside the smoke stack is a stove fan that continues to suck the smoke upwards. Sidenote: For my smaller backwoods camp stoves , I built an "Ikea Woodstove" out of a 10" cylindrical steel kitchen utensil holder. It has vent holes already. Three bucks online. What I do now is insert 1-2" thick kindling in VERTICALLY so the burn is far more efficient. Much less smoke. It's almost like a Swedish log . In fact you could insert a 6" log in it, split 4 ways, with the starter (birch bark, fatwood) in the middle. This creates a higher, brighter "flame tower". And if you have some good hardwood, will produce a blue flame. You can also sit really close to it, so adding wood is not a problem. You don't have to get up. Yeah the smoke game is hilarious though when an acoustic jam is going on . Then your guitar smells like pine ...

I loved this video and that you guys are cleaning off the property. I love to see an old place start looking good.

"I prefer rocks because they're free." - the wisdom of Dave Whipple

This is my favorite fire pit instructional ! Yesterday we kayaked to a spoiler island in the Gulf of Mexico. On the island was a stone fire pit that someone had crafted out of the natural limestone rocks from the beach. Our boys had a blast burning fallen pine tree branches. It made me realize it doesn’t take much to build a beautiful fire pit. It’s all about the memories and the people we love.

Love it Dave! I have been known to move my fire pit around. But now I have found the perfect place! In life as well.

In the voice of Chunk fr: the Goonies.. "Hey youuu guyysss"... ☠️ 🏴‍☠️ Keeping you all in our prayers and sending big 🐻-🫂's

Hi Brook & Dave! That's awesome fireplace rocks is the way to go Thanks for sharing! You guys rock! (get it? Rock) LOL hugs to you both.

Been following you and your wife for couple years now. I don't think I have ever left a comment on utube, but I felt a need to thank you both. I have some remote acreage here in alaska me and my wife have committed ourselves to building a cabin this summer. Thanks for the inspiration looking forward to your next video Tim & Sharon

The property is looking good! A big change already. Csn’t wait to see what it looks like when you are finished! I will be here for the longhaul!

any fire pit is a good one if there are good friends around it and a warm fire in it

That's a neat little video Dave. You're absolutely right, great memories are made around a good fire pit.

Such a simple project, with all the right words to describe it's majic!

Nice video, Dave. I loved the philosophy you threw in with your good speaking voice and guitar. I can't wait to build the first fire pit at my family's property 🙂

Dave, you have a knack for story telling. You're easy to listen to and I enjoy watching you and your wife.

lovely. thank you for this simple, beautiful video,

Dave Wipple - “Let’s see if these people will watch me build a campfire. Yep, and, they’ll watch it til the end . . . and they will enjoy it”

Love your videos. I built a small rocket stove out of some used fire bricks, and it it a great addition to heat water, cook beans, etc.

I absolutely love your videos. I live in Northern Michigan and would be absolutely awesome to meet you and your wife. Maybe see you somewhere! God bless you and your family.

Such a great description of building a fire pit, perfect!!!

Bravo! Some of my best times ever have been around a nice fire ring. Great vid….

Absolutely true! Nothing beats a camp fire. I’m looking forward to your next update on the new (old) cabin project

There is something so relaxing about a good fire. Like your videos! Its nice when i get some free time at work after a busy stent and i can sit down and watch one of your videos. Its so relaxing. Thanks for the content, and wish you and your wife the best!

Rocks are free & just look correct! 👍 Absolutely agree! Can't wait to see the renovation videos!

If Dave and Brooke decide to turn the porcupine lodge into a home. They might consider an addition. Pull the bump out off the back and put in a basement with a small addition. The basement would become the mechanical room with the radiant heat boiler, water heater, solar system (inverter, batteries, etc.), pump, generator transfer switch, plumbing and other things. On top would be a normal bathroom with flush toilet and hot and cold running water. Imitation log cabin siding and a couple of screen porches (one with room for a bench freezer) would dramatically improve Its appearance and curb appeal.

you take simple things and make them interesting. thanks