I loved your video. I have worked in television for 15 years including directing a reality series for Discovery Channel called "Southern Steel". What works in this video is that you are entertaining, informative and clearly enjoy what you are doing. The specifics of the camera work is really not important. (You would get better footage inside the tent with a wide angle lens adapter). But people can see past that. The content is much more important than the camera work. What is absolutely critical however is the audio portion. You nailed it with the wind sock. You did very well for a "regular guy" shooting video. Congrats.

@elliottrose2730

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Zarpas get him his own show I would watch it as I think others would he's smart entertains and knows his stuff and comes across informative to any one regardless of you're training.

@MasterK9Trainer

12 күн бұрын

I think he should have a show sort of like Creek Stewart did. I would love to be a guest on the show and have an adventure with Dave

I'm not bored at all...Honestly this is the best stealth camp ten I've ever seen with great ideas above all this guy seems so down to earth.

Dave, you are truly the "McGiver" of the outdoor world. Bravo! Well done Sir.

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael!

I would hazard that up here in Ontario, Canada where temperatures average -10 to -25 degrees Celsius throughout the winter months that your shelter would be a rousing success. Learned a whole lot from this my friend. Thank you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Dion St. Michael I'm thinking that if the ground wasnt too frozen and you could get the Dakota hole dung, this would be amazing in that kinda cold weather. It just doesnt get that cold here in the South. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

and NEVER apologize for less then perfection... very few people achieve that and even LESS have the guts and imagination to TRY.

@Reallybigmonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tylangford6572

7 жыл бұрын

Sheila Mccray and your very smart man an a active father. the haters can lick ass to be frank my man... yo take care

@BBQDad463

5 жыл бұрын

What Sheila Outside & Travel said!

I laughed out loud at 38:50! Pretty much the whole time I suspected that it would become a 100 degree sauna in there with a fire going. That reflective inner cover is the culprit! Without it, I bet the shelter would be nice and warm in the snow, perhaps with only a heavier camo tarp cover other than the rip-stop cover.. Regardless, the detail you put into engineering it is truly remarkable. I'm an instant fan. Subscribed and going to check out all your vids. Thank you!

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

gotsteem During the design of it, I assumed the cover would make good use of a small fire. Evidentaly thats for the polar climates. LOL. For the south, the outer cover will be just fine. Thanks for the sub and Thanks for watching my friend.

Thanks Donald, I'm glad you liked it brother. At the time of filming, at first I felt like I talked too much but there were a bunch of folks that wanted to see how I transported the tent and gear. It was tough to film myself and set up the tent, keep an eye on it after the fire was going and remember what all I was going to say. It turned out pretty darn good. Yep, I'll be warm next year! Thanks for watching my friend.

I'm glad you love the videos. Ive been told many a times that I should monetize but, I do not want to make money off this, I'd rather keep it a hobby. When you monetize, theres certain rules you have to follow. I hate rules. LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

I came upon your video by accident. You caught my attention so I watched. You are very personable and funny. You may not mean to be funny on purpose but you come across that way. It's quite enjoyable to watch a person be so creative and enjoy his efforts as you do. Thanks for sharing your experiences so candidly. You are Awesome! God bless you. I wish you the best!

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

+Barbara Espinosa Thank you Barbara, I'm glad you like what all I do. I try and be funny and show some neat stuff all at one time. I figure theres no reason to come across as a crazed wilderness Rambo kinda guy, LOL. Im just a dude that enjoys the woods and I love to show it. Take care and Thanks for stopping by Barbara.

@tylangford6572

7 жыл бұрын

Reallybigmonkey1 im just a dude as well who is happy to see you make your passion a gift unto others... God will bless those that give things freely ... in the Kingdom i mean so next life... But sir i would love too pray for you and anything going on... basic or complex.. no pressure tho. you take care man.

You are a breath of fresh air... I enjoyed this video sooooo much, and your sense of humor is a delight. thank you for your honesty in admitting the shortcomings of your endeavor, and willingness to,try it again and make improvements. Keep up the good work....

That was NOT a boring video. That was great, and I would have loved it if it had been even longer. That shelter is TOO great a success, it seems. You have created a shelter that would probably even work perfectly in the arctic. Brilliant. Thank you for sharing this and I hope you make more very soon.

David, I really enjoy your videos. I am 63 years old. You remind me of my friends when we camped together when I was younger. Those were happy times !! You are doing a great job. GOD bless you. Keep making videos.

@Reallybigmonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I'm glad you like em and they bring back good memories for you

This was extremely entertaining and interesting to watch! You have really got something even if it's not perfect just yet. I could really use that kind of heat when camping outside during the winter here in Sweden. Thanks for making this video!

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

crazygamingswede Thanks! Im glad you liked it. I think the overall idea can be made quite useable with a lot of tweaking. I was happy to make the vid my friend.

Nice to see you trying something brand new & experimental. Your willingness to try things outside your comfort zone keep the videos interesting. Tkx for your hard work !

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Allen Alleycat007 Thanks! Im glad you liked it Allen. Im always trying wild new stuff. Comfort zones are for home, LOL. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

All of your diy Bushcraft gear is always awesome. Love how you're constantly tweaking them and improving them! Its such an inspiration to be able to see you have good nice and functional things made from all kinds of bits a bobs and what some may call trash. Youve got some of the best upcycled stuff. Keep it up!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Jacob! In my opinion nothing is trash, everything is just raw materials for new projects! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

Not a failure, we all just learned how not to use crappy wood in the Dakota pit, at your expense. Thank you. I live in the sub tropics and cannot get out much, but believe me when it gets to 40' here, it may as well be zero with our thin blood. If I find myself in this situation though I learned many things from you. I always do. God bless you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe and may God bless you too.

nice video keep them coming. I like it when you show all the ups and downs of making your creations...it allows me to see everything involved in the process. you know, that setup expanded into an outfitters tent or even a 2-3 person cabin/shelter/lean-to is one hell of a thought...

Fantastic video, your sense of humor is delightful.

@Reallybigmonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching Matthew

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it so much. This was definitely not a normal video, I had no idea how it would turn out because I was under a little stress of trying to set it up right, test it , remember everything to say and film it all myself. I did have some extra carbon fiber that I clipped to one side to keep from burning my legs. I could easily add more all around. I am thinking smaller heat source too, a little goes a long way in this set up. Thanks for watching my friend.

Thanks ! I'm glad you liked it that much. This tent took only around four weeks to make but I have been thinking about it for years. all the parts and pieces took extra time too. I was very very happy with how it worked out the first time I tried it. It was tough to film myself and keep an eye on setting it up the right way and remembering what to say. Filming inside such a small space was pretty bad too. After editing Im pretty happy with how it came out. Thanks for watching my friend.

I was absolutely fascinated, and am an instant fan. One of the things I REALLY admire is when someone presents not just a finished, perfected product, but the trial-and-error nature of learning. Amazing thought into the design, and despite some of the mishaps I have to call this a huge success. Learning and perfection aren't the products of brilliance and planning, but of MISTAKES. My first time as a kid, lighting a fire on my own out in the woods of Kentucky on a wintry morning of squirrel hunting, I thought it was as easy as television made it look. 45 frustrating minutes later, with only one match left and the knowledge that if this failed my personal experiment was a flop, I stripped down in the snow, re-dressed and used my underwear as the necessary tinder! I got to make my coffee, eat my eggs and bacon, and learned a valuable lesson! I'll be checking out your other videos, buddy -- keep 'em coming!

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Ricardo d'Amontillado Im glad you liked it Ricardo! I like to show it all, as it happens, trial and error, good and bad. Thats an awesome story you shared. Youre 100% correct about them TV shows, they always show things as being easy. More vids in the works, Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

@robinconkel-hannan6629

9 жыл бұрын

Ricardo d'Amontillado ..... Kentucky nights are often foggy/damp.. I keep tinder inside to keep it dry.. Makes it much easier to start a fire in early morning..

No need to apologize... this was a very interesting video. Now we all need to use what you learned and build our homes better so they stay more comfortable with far less fuel. Great project! Looking forward to see what else you do with it! Thank you.

That is a thing of grace & beauty. Form follows function & you have designed & built from scratch a real marvel. Congratulations!!!♡♡♡

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

+Bonnie Howell Thanks Bonnie , I'm glad you liked it. I was overjoyed at how well the camo blended in with everything in the woods. Thanks for watching

I like the honesty of your videos, this was not a failure by any means!! What a unique idea/ take on a sustainable shelter, very good looks at every aspect you crafted, TY for that!!

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

Ya gotta stay honest in the good AND the bad. Thats the only way to stay credible. Im happy you liked it Barry, Thanks for watching

Informative, well done we all enjoyed watching you having a good time creating your design. Keep up with continued success.

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Georgette Wood Thanks Georgette! I'm glad you liked it. I had a great time with this project.

Great video for avid hunters dude. Can't count how many times I froze my willy off trying to get the perfect kill. I was ROTFLMAO (literally) when you realized how hot is was in your tent with the fire going. Hope you've figured out that by cutting off the air intake to the Dakota Pit you could control the fire. Anyway, I am off to see your next video. Good job...

Every year me and my friend go hiking and camping for a week here in Scotland. I've been watching your videos while Im doing the night shift at work to get ideas for this years trip. The vids are always awesome. Thanks!

I thoroughly enjoyed watching "testing of the Dakota pit tent". You're clear in your instructions (or at least you are to me), and the explanation of why you do what. May God Bless you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Thomas Pigg Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Thomas. Its all about fun and experimenting with me. May God bless you too my friend

Many thanks. I had thought about a Dakota pit inside a shelter. I had never seen any videos about this except some about inexperienced people testing survival skills without a mentor and getting smoke inhalation injury. There is carbon monoxide poisoning to avoid. You solve problems. About the extra heat, a flap to bleed out excess heat maybe. This is a polar condition shelter, in other circumstances you would have blessed it's efficiency. :-) We get minus 30 weather here and I would trust your shelter in these conditions.

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Mike Cimerian Im glad you liked it Mike. Yep, you have to understand fires and shelters to mess with this stuff or it could get ugly. I think with a little tweaking this set up may have been perfect. Im going to redo the cover for it one day with a few changes.I think this shelter would be great in super cold conditions. Its honestly too hot for the Southern winters here. Thanks for watching my friend.

Dude you are funny as hell please make more videos lol!!!!!

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Scanlon Thanks man, I have 102 videos up now and hopefully lots more on the way.

Brother I love watching your videos and seeing all the different shelters you build. Love how you laugh at yourself, it's just so relaxing watching you do your thing. Please keep doing what you doing I for one love it all. I watch more than I comment but I'm going to try and comment more. Thanks (SF)

@Reallybigmonkey1

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to hear that brother and I'm glad you like the videos that much!

Your videos are fine. I love you way of speaking & your presentations are clear & easy to understand. You're a great guy & keep up the great work.

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

+Bonnie Howell Thanks Bonnie! Theres lots more in the works and Thank you for watching

david thats the first thing i thought of a really cool sweet lodge put near some water sorce to cool of after

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

george lescay Its just about hot enough to be one!

Really enjoy just listening to you...rr

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

+Richard Rider Thanks Richard!

Great ideas and enjoyed watching them. Since I can not do it. Watching you do your thing helps feel like I am there. You have many skills to get the job done.

Really glad you weren't injured. That fire looked really dangerous. It's so nice to see ho2 much you enjoy the outdoors. It's also lovely to watch how you solve problems & analyze situations. It's obvious you have great knowledge & experience with both. I will continue to follow your adventures. B

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

+Bonnie Howell It actually wasnt that bad. The fire did get out of hand in the other video tho. I just look at things and know to test em to the max. I never baby a set up when testing. I test it to the max so it doesnt max itself out when Im asleep. LOL. Thanks for watching

You're a weird kind of perfectionist, lol! You did a terrific job! And the video wasn't boring at all. What's the name of the insulation material?

@Reallybigmonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

LOL, Im a perfectionist in certain ways. In others I always say I aint trying to win no beauty contest! That material is the woven type of Reflectix

Next time make a fire pit about 1/3 the size and just use very little sticks and chunks of wood. I think that would give you probably a little less heat and a little more comfort. Great video and awesome craftsmanship.

@ODVenture

9 жыл бұрын

Or perhaps a woodgas stove, such as the solo.

Dave, I enjoy you videos because they are understandable to, was in Georgia in my twenties for 8 months when I was stil learning English. The southern accent must have been implanted in my brain. As I said I understand you and have some difficulty with others from other states. I am always happy when I watch you. God bless you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claudio, I'm glad you like the videos and even better that you understand me! We use words a lot different down South as compared to other parts of the U.S.A. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!

David, I love your down to earth personality! Great video; Very real and true to actual life situations. That's what I like!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all Kathleen. Thanks for watching

that would do very well in our -10F temps ; )

@Reallybigmonkey1

10 жыл бұрын

I bet it would be better up north. It just doesnt get cold enough down here to fool with. Thanks for watching brother!

A 1st time field test is never a failure if you are able to tweak it to be more efficient per the conditions of the immediate environment. Smaller hole & less firewood? ~Thank you for your uploads. I want to put them into practice, except I am worthless at making any knots. ~ I read some comments about how certain g.state employed officials may be targeting survivalists in the near future, so i call ALL my bookmarks on the subject as "great camping tips." In essence, these are ALL great tips on how to be the best hiker/camper that you can be. I took anthropology & archeology in college & this could help people on far off field research. Like I said, CAMPING SKILLS

@Reallybigmonkey1

10 жыл бұрын

Less firewood would probably help but I always go overboard with testing. If something is going to fail? I dont want it to happen when Im asleep.

Yowza! 98 inside & 40 outside! That's totally amazing. You should be very proud of yourself! Your whole family should be proud of you!

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

+Bonnie Howell I gotta say Bonnie, that temp difference totally shocked me! I was very happy with how well it worked

Outstanding! Looks like the perfect winter cold weather set up. You have the greatest attitude. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing your time and efforts.

This is the greatest video! Thanks.

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Tim Thompson Thanks Tim! Im glad you liked it.

it might help to put a window in the shelter. for vent little heat other than that I think it's great. Richard

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Connie Barreras Yep, I should have done that the first time. After the damage to the cover happened, Ill probably add a vent next go round.

Thanks Sepp! I'm glad you liked it. It turned out better than I figured. The food was delicious, I was starving! Thanks for watching my friend.

No comments here for 4 yrs? Where have I been? I forgot just how much fun you have making your vids Dave. I certainly enjoyed watching you build and put to work another of your ‘contraptions’. Amazing how some people’s minds work when it comes to ‘bushcraft’ or ‘’survival’, it’s such an endless subject with no rights or wrongs, what works is good and that’s all there is to it. I love this vid, thank you Dave.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 жыл бұрын

There's been comments here since four years, you can't see them like shown tho. You have to click the tab from "top comments" to " newest comments " For some reason that's how KZread set it up. And yes, I have a ball making these videos! I'm happy you liked this one and thanks for watching!

I would like to see a test of it without the ReflectX liner. The liner for a Southern winter camping trip may be a bit much unless one of those new fangled "Polar Vortexes" make it down to Georgia. Have you thought about the addition of a vestibule for gear and firewood storage similar to what is the current US Marine issue tents?

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Hauptmann Wittmann I have to agree with you. Down south that Reflect X liner isnt really needed. Nope, I havent thought of an added vestibule due to the way the frame is already built and theres actually a little dead space in one corner anyway. The frame is strong enough that you can hang a pack and other gear from the roof.

Oh and great home made entreanching tool is buy one.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I loath laughing at your discomfort but when you said it " was like laying in an oven" I fell out. I could not stop. Ahh, those belly laughs are good exercise! Always enjoy your transparency.

@Reallybigmonkey1

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, it was hot hot hot in there! Thanks for watching my friend

That was not a boring video I have been waiting for it since I saw the build. You are one of the best builders I have seen I like the way you think it and build it and watching you has inspired me to build a piece of kit that works great. Thank you and keep camping.

Mr your ingenuity is to marvel at keep up the good work I'm learning a lot.

@Reallybigmonkey1

3 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that Mike!

thank you for your innovations. and the very hard work that you do. we also appreciate your sense of humor. take care

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Pam and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

Sounds cool man, I have always figured it is hard to make such long videos and keep em interesting. I just try to edit out all the boring parts. Good to hear you learn stuff from them, more in the works. I'm glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.

Awesome to see Real trial and error! It's great to show my kids that you don't win all the time and it's just ok like that. Now days all tv shows are done perfect due to sixteen pre-during-post production crews and if they all fail then they edit it out, it's very nice to see real wood craft life :) I'm familiar with emergency heat blankets and when I seen all that absolute 360 degree reflection around the fire I thought this would be great in the Rocky Mountains in winter snow :) and the chimney is very well engineered for sure. David this video is a great pleasure to watch and learn from. God Bless you sir! 🌳🌳🌲🌲🌳🌳🌳🌲🌳🍄💂🏻🌳🌲🌳🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳🌳🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳👻👽

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

TAVOR VICEROY VALDOR How true Tavor, I would guess that theres almost nothing on TV now that isnt staged or planned. I feel like the only way to keep it real is to show it like it happens. Good or bad. Take care bro and Thanks for watching

Let me assume, guys, that candle would keep the tent warm until it burns. If your gonna sleep there all the night you wouldn't burn the candle all that time. In the morning you would be really cold. That Dakota pit will warm the earth and the earth will warm the tent all the night even after the wood will be burned out. That's my guess... Thanks, David, for your videos.

Cool! Thats always good to hear when some of my info is useful. I hope they help and you have a fantastic trip. I'm glad you like the videos, Thanks for watching my friend.

Dave my friend you are as slick as a greased goose! You're the guy everybody wants living next door. Fun, friendly and honest. Since that's not possible, at least we can be neighbors on KZread! Love the videos getting caught up on all your great stuff. Atb. Travis

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis! My current neighbors think I'm nuts. Lol. I'm glad you like the videos, thanks for watching brother

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I always love to hear when someone is fired up about camping. Thanks for watching my friend.

I love your video's, especially all your improvements that you make, you have some really great ideas. Thank you for sharing with us.

@Reallybigmonkey1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! I'm glad you like the videos and I'm always happy to share

this was an AMAZING idea...my hats off to you for ur honesty bout the excessive Heat... a lot of folk would have kept their mouths shut and let someone build it and find out for themselves... I think you just need to make it bigger so the heat had more space to fill. .but for someone doing extreme winter camping THIS would be perfect!!!

@Reallybigmonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sheila, I'm glad you liked it. Im guessing that with the reflective qualities of this set up that it will take very little heat to make it efficient. Maybe even a few candles will warm it up? Thanks for watching

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video and my ideas. It was a very tough one to film so I was worried how it would turn out. Thanks for watching my friend.

your video on the tent and your success on it ,fantastic and super. you did great. I'm glad to hear that it was very warm inside, I'm I'll and get very cold and I've stopped outings cause of it and when I'm cold the pain intensifies, so I'm so glad to hear your success. thanks, thanks ,thank you .

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Rosie! Im sorry to hear you dont do outings any more. Sometimes cold can be just too much to have to deal with. The older I get, the more I hate the cold. Take care and thanks for watching!

Thanks John ! I'm glad you liked it, always good to hear they are entertaining and informative. Thanks for watching my friend.

Since you mentioned your old vids about the Dakota Fire Tent in your recent vid I had to look them up - enjoying a lot how you did that joking and having so much fun 😂 learned again a lot ❣️Love your vids ❣️

@Reallybigmonkey1

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you looked it up and enjoyed it Anne!

Just wanna say well done. Very unique design. And a 50 degree difference in temperature is insane! Keep it up!

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

SteamBoyVaper86 I think if you choose the right area then you might can get away with it. If its on private property you may get caught and thrown off. If its a national park, Im sure you will get caught. If its part of a huge national forest, you may stay hidden for a while. Some states have laws, some dont care if you hidden deep enough in some wilderness.

Very entertaining and enjoyable. Talking doesn't bother me at all, that's how one learns. You combine talking with doing and you have a winner. Liked seeing all your camping equipment. I wish I could still do all this stuff, getting older and missing out on what I enjoyed. I'll just have to watch you. You never disappoint. I'll be watching you instead of NetFlix. Much more entertaining. Keep them coming and enjoy yourself. I've been subscribed for a while now, but don't usually comment, but always like. Just had to let you know how much I appreciate all you do for so many of us.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos so much! Im right at 170 so theres plenty to watch. Take care and Thanks for watching

Always love your videos! Thanks for showing the temp difference. It really gave a goos idea of how the tent heats up. I look forward to your next video!

Not a boring or sloppy video at all. Its nice to see someone who doesn't do things perfectly every single time. Congrats on another ingenious invention.

@Reallybigmonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

Always great to hear that Scott and I'm happy you liked it. Just like in real life, things dont always go perfect.Thanks for watching

That reflective shelter cover you made will be great in really cold weather because it's small. You just need to make you another bigger shelter for warmer weather that isn't reflective like just your rip-stop nylon tarp or Tyvek cloth or whatever you use for your DIY tents/shelters. Or make a smaller tiny fire. I used your idea of using a welders tarp when I had a small dakota firepit in my winter shelter. But it was 12 degrees below zero & several inches of snow. I used PVC pipe to build a wall tent with el cheapo tarps & used the welders tarps near the fire since I couldn't always get dry wood since it snows a lot up north near the great lakes. I used the PVC pipe because it was light & cheap and the fittings were easily packed into a ditty bag. I cut my PVC poles into small 4' or 3' poles that fit into another longer ditty bag. Great video! We're always looking for new ways to have a warm shelter if we're not doing the tent stoves.

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you've used some of my ideas! I like the PVC idea. Thanks for watching Heather

@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK

2 жыл бұрын

@@Reallybigmonkey1 I rewatch your videos because my circumstances change. I'm in the field on the Cuomo brothers investigation. They're not happy about being under federal investigation. They hired a PR firm who hired complete idiots to try to stalk me. These boneheads are not Veterans. No Veteran would help them screw with me & my father who specializes in matters of National Security and such. My father was Navy Special Forces cryptologist/code breaker for Bob McNamara under Kennedy. As you can see from the news ... They're hurting much more than I.😂😂 They got the wrong military brat, right here. I created a bug out camp in Burlington Vermont Canadian winters. -40° wind chills. I'm sleeping quite comfortably in my camp site while they're freezing 🥶 their Epstein allied butts off. Served them right... Anyway, thanks for all your innovative content. I'm picking up lots of life saving tips!

@Reallybigmonkey1

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK I gotta say, right now your life is way more interesting than mine! I'm glad you're liking the videos!

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and I was happy to bring you along. I really dont want to cut the covers so vents or flaps are gonna be a last resort mod. I'm planning on a much smaller heat source. I have a really cool design in mind! Thanks for watching my friend.

Thanks ! I'm glad you liked it, I was happy to share. As radically different as this set up is, I will have to learn the ins and outs of how to use it for sure. Thanks for watching my friend.

You are a Jewel. Never apologize. You have nothing to apologize for. You are amazing. Your inventions are amazing and I can't believe you share it with us. Absolutely love your videos.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you like what all I do, Im always happy to share! Thanks for watching

I'm impressed. You're a true survivor. Man's natural instinct to survive is displayed in you so well. All the best to you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! Thanks for watching

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I loved how cool the tent blended in with the woods once it was out there. Thanks for watching my friend.

Man 50 degrees just blew my mind! I had no idea it could do that. I guess the filming turned out pretty good. It was a tough one to film myself and remember everything to do and say. I'm glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Yes, this was a ton of work to make. The materials are very very expensive so more than likely this will be the only one. I am planning on a smaller heat source. Thanks for watching my friend.

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Always good to hear when friends laugh and enjoy the videos. Thats the main goal, make em fun to watch. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

Absolutely fantastic! Great craftmanship--and on the sewing, too. Some interesting problems; I'll be fascinated to see your solutions. Every moment was interesting. And always, your joy of life steals the show. Thanks for the tremendous work of filming, too. Spectacular!

Thanks brother! I'm glad you liked it. I think with a little work this will be my favorite new winter shelter. Thanks for watching my friend.

Thanks ! It's always good to hear that. Im hoping that my desire for fun in the outdoors will rub off on a lot of folks. I'm glad you liked the video and what I do. Thanks for watching my friend.

Great video AWESOME design little tweaks and your set looking forward to the revamp vid hope you continue to perfection👍👍

@Reallybigmonkey1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! I'm glad you liked it brother

Thats cool man, I bet it was warm. It is truly amazing how well that reflective surface works. That is awesome that a lean to hit 90.s! I'm glad you like the videos, Thanks for watching my friend.

Amazing content 😃 and I love the "first time doing this" kind of a style to it. Very authentic 👍

@Reallybigmonkey1

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Christian! I'm glad you like the way I do things.

You are such a joy to watch. "It's like laying in an oven " I'm sorry for your discomfort and I could feel your frustration but that made me LOL ! Watching you master the environment makes it look if not easy at least doable. I learn a lot. The one with the welding blanket fireplace is a favorite of mine. Never change !

@Reallybigmonkey1

9 жыл бұрын

Penni Lane Thanks Penni, I'm glad you liked it. Oh yes, the outdoors is not only doable but a ton of fun. I honestly believe with this shelters double wall and reflective qualities, a few candles would have warmed it up. Im guessing out of all my heated shelters that one with the welding blanket is my favorite for simplicity. Take care and Thanks for watching

I really enjoyed your video. No need to apologize. Great concept with good information. Thanks for your efforts.

When I was 12 we built an "Igloo" around a tree, did not know how to do the cap. BUT we lit a single candle and brought the temperature up to 60 degrees F. No melting problem the snow absorbed and refroze. Love your stuff, keep up the adventure.

Man I always love hearing when friends like the longer lengths. I just cant seem to make a short video and thats what most are used to. I'd like to make more of these tents some day but the materials cost a fortune up front and it seems to take forever to make them. Im not making any right now but as for the future? Who knows? Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

Brilliant. Absolutely BRILLIANT. Love the use of the dog food bags. I love the re-purposing of discarded materials. Very green of you Dave. Fantastic shelter from beginning to end.

Thanks Lee ! I'm glad you liked it bro. I havent had much trouble with smoke when everything is dry or when the bark is removed. As usual I was in a hurry and didnt remove the bark but I couldnt use anything but damp wood, it's rained a lot here lately. I'm happy to share ideas with all. Thanks for watching my friend.

We all learn more from things that don't go perfectly well than we do when everything works. We also learn from mistakes that others make, not just our own. So thanks for sharing a realistic adventure. I have yet to have new ideas work out perfectly when tried for the first time.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 жыл бұрын

How true. Sometimes mistakes teach more than successes!

Cool! I always love to hear that, cool is better than totally weird, lol. I love inspiring folks to get outdoors and have fun, Thanks for watching my friend.

I'm a big fan of your videos since I found them last week. I'm learning a lot from you so thanks bunches !!

@Reallybigmonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

Always great to hear that and I'm happy you like them and are learning from them. Thanks for watching Mary Jo

Wow... you are one inventive guy!! Very impressed with your fabrication and use of materials!! Very creative and clever!! Enjoyed the video!! :)

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. To me, making the gear is half the fun! Thanks for watching

Thats cool. I had heard before that in the right set up a candle can put off a good bit of heat if needed. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

Man, this is one of the neatest DIY tent projects out there. Also, nice job utilizing MIL grade materials and fabrics. We use Tyvek suits to keep us from Aircraft Fuels, Hydraulics, other fluids, and carbon fiber particles from getting under our skin when an aircraft crashes. It's heavy duty. The Dakota fire pit is nice when you don't want people to see a fire, and it's a good cookin stove. Thanks for the tip on taking out the middle of it. You just made it so much simpler with that. Keep up the awesome videos!

@Reallybigmonkey1

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach, I'm glad you liked it all. Good comments man, I often use Tyvek to line my gear bags. Thats some amazing stuff. Thanks for watching.

Your idea is brilliant. It could work better with some changes but the design demonstrates a lot of thought and planning. I am from Michigan so conquering the cold is important. Thank you fir sharing this.

Thank you! I had watched several dakota fire pit videos and wondered if it could be used as a source of heat in extreme weather and found your video.....it was great! Thanks.....

@Reallybigmonkey1

7 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Sandra and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

LOL, that was me all the way on this set up. This was the most work I had ever put into a project. Thanks for watching my friend.