Okanogan Forest Channel
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GERDA’S TERRA FIRMA 1970, MUSSLESHELL HARMONY, PEACE TO ALL 1933 07 12 - 2023 08 06
GERDA’S TERRA FIRMA 1970, MUSSLESHELL HARMONY, PEACE TO ALL 1933 07 12 - 2023 08 06
In 2000 Gerda’s eldest son Mikel placed a “PEACE POST” on the Lavina, Montana land she acquired along the Mussleshell River in 1970. After more than two decades the post had been greatly weathered by the elements. Gerda’s youngest son Mark added preservative to the wood which will help the peace post last decades into the future. Gerda wanted this spot to be her final resting place.
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Видео

Walking to lower Taishan Mountain Tram Station
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Walking to lower Taishan Mountain Tram Station
Taishan Tram Station Shandong China
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Taishan Tram Station Shandong China
Walking on Taishan mountain Shandong China
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Walking on Taishan mountain Shandong China
Tram leaving Tai Shan, Shandong China
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Tram leaving Tai Shan, Shandong China
Train trip from Qingdao to Tai An Shandong, China
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Train trip from Qingdao to Tai An Shandong, China
Snow before Christmas 2023
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If you can sit by a warm campfire, see the stars unobstructed by man made lights or walk down a forest path be thankful on whatever terms you feel most comfortable. You are lucky!
PLOWING the snow at the cabin in the Okanogan Highlands
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If you can sit by a warm campfire, see the stars unobstructed by man made lights or walk down a forest path be thankful on whatever terms you feel most comfortable. You are lucky!
In the cabin making BANNOCK or it’s a wooden spoon not a wood stove silly!
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If you can sit by a warm campfire, see the stars unobstructed by man made lights or walk down a forest path be thankful on whatever terms you feel most comfortable. You are lucky!
Cast Iron, the BEST CAMP COOKING UTENSILS ever made, at any price!
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Our focus is TIMBER CONSERVATION, FRUGAL BUSHCRAFT and SIMPLE FOREST LIVING. Our motto: TERRA MULTI FERA, "Land of Abundant Wild Animals." Our mission is to practice simple sustainable conservation on this diverse highland timber lot and enjoy the outdoors in a responsible, frugal and harmonious fashion. We hope you will both enjoy what you see here and learn something useful. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ...
MY OKANOGAN FOREST CAMP DURING HUNTING SEASON
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This is an update of my forest camp in the Okanogan Highland of Washington State here in the U.S.A. God given simple pleasures remain far and above more lasting than the rush, pull and take of the modern city. If you can sit by a warm campfire, see the stars unobstructed by man made lights or walk down a forest path be thankful on whatever terms you feel most comfortable. You are lucky!
Back Woods Bumming in the Okanogan Highlands 2 of 2
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Here is a way to go "back woods bumming" right from your desk top, work area or office. This is a good way to take a short break from the pressures of urban life. Take a study break, a work break or a lunch break with this on your screen and in 30 minutes you will feel better. You can also set this video on "loop" so it will repeat for a longer period of relaxation.
Back Woods Bumming in the Okanogan Highlands 1 of 2
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Here is a way to go "back woods bumming" right from your desk top, work area or office. This is a great way to take a short break from the pressures of urban life. Take a study break, a work break or a lunch break with this on your screen and in 30 minutes you will feel better. You can also set this video on "loop" so it will repeat for a longer period of relaxation.
Installing Cabin Windows 2 of 2 2022 05 26
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I have an ALL NEW CABIN after all these years. By putting two new windows in the container not only do we now have legal egress we have all this WONDERFUL new light inside the cabin. I cannot wait until winder to be sitting by a warm wood stove fire and look out on all the deep snow. Our next step will be to add shutters that will be designed to keep the hungry bears from trying to go through t...
Installing Cabin Windows 1 of 2 2022 05 26
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After all these years of only having one natural access to light through the door of the container we had added two windows which has changed everything for the better inside. My only thought is we should have done it sooner. The next part of the project will be to install shutters to keep the bear out when we are away. The fact is there is nothing of value in the cabin, most everything is from...
Welcome to the Okanogan Forest Channel 2022
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Welcome to the Okanogan Forest Channel 2022
Cooking Dinner on my Deadwood Rocket Stove in the Okanogan Highlands
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Cooking Dinner on my Deadwood Rocket Stove in the Okanogan Highlands
The "Best" OFF-THE-GRID Cabin ever made, 15 years and counting.
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The "Best" OFF-THE-GRID Cabin ever made, 15 years and counting.
WELCOME TO MY LITTLE OFF THE GRID CABIN IN THE OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS 1 OF 2
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WELCOME TO MY LITTLE OFF THE GRID CABIN IN THE OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS 1 OF 2
MORE ON MY LITTLE OFF THE GRID CABIN IN THE OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS 2 OF 2
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MORE ON MY LITTLE OFF THE GRID CABIN IN THE OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS 2 OF 2
HAM RADIO FROM AN OFF THE GRID WILDERNESS CABIN 1 OF 2
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HAM RADIO FROM AN OFF THE GRID WILDERNESS CABIN 1 OF 2
HAM RADIO ANTENNA ON AN OFF THE GRID WILDERNESS CABIN 2 OF 2
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HAM RADIO ANTENNA ON AN OFF THE GRID WILDERNESS CABIN 2 OF 2
OKANOGAN FOREST CHANNEL, Welcome to 2020 - A Winter Update After All These Years.
Просмотров 3524 года назад
OKANOGAN FOREST CHANNEL, Welcome to 2020 - A Winter Update After All These Years.
Mountains of the North Cascades on a windy day in May
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Mountains of the North Cascades on a windy day in May
Forest Fire, Tree Planting and Conservation in the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest
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Forest Fire, Tree Planting and Conservation in the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest
1 SELAH TRACTORS 2019 05 18
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1 SELAH TRACTORS 2019 05 18
2 SELAH OV MARCHING BAND 1 2019 05 18
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2 SELAH OV MARCHING BAND 1 2019 05 18
3 SELAH OV MARCHING BAND 2 2019 05 18
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3 SELAH OV MARCHING BAND 2 2019 05 18
4 SELAH OV MARCHING BAND 3 2019 05 18
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4 SELAH OV MARCHING BAND 3 2019 05 18
WELCOME TO THE OKANOGAN FOREST CHANNEL 2019!!! It's a good year to get outside!
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WELCOME TO THE OKANOGAN FOREST CHANNEL 2019!!! It's a good year to get outside!

Комментарии

  • @rafalk5709
    @rafalk5709 5 лет назад

    1. Stainless steel only! Tatonka or gsi cup, pathfinder as well, with folding handle, good capacity and You can fit nalgene or cantene bottle in it, save space. There is so many on vid, nothing good.... Cup on belt with backpack on You... Not really. If you really have to atache it to molle or shockcord.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      ThanX for the comment. There are a lot of choices out there and you are right some of it is junk. I only have a backpack on when I am hiking. Furthermore, for me frugality is important. I just saw a brass cup like the one I bought for a buck or a buck and a half in eBay for $100 dollars. Several of the cups I have here have also sold for over $150. I mostly get mine at a second hand store or what we call a "goodwill" store. I would also say I am not into name brands, "Pathfinder" "GSI" "REI" "Tatonka" Those are for the people who have money burning a hole in their pocket. I would also agree that a cup that can boil water is also a better choice. Take care and enjoy your time in the woods.

  • @joekelly9369
    @joekelly9369 5 лет назад

    Deffinately . The best knife ever made is the one youv got when the shit hit the pan .

  • @Bryon630
    @Bryon630 5 лет назад

    I have a place in Aeneas Valley at about 3800 foot Awesome country

  • @johnwayne3554
    @johnwayne3554 5 лет назад

    Thx you think like me. Still watching yt. Trying to get an idea of what I need and how to develop skills. That baton thing is foolish to me. Survivalist instructors cutting down 🌲 with a knife, with a 50# ruck beside them. Any ideas on skill development? Thx.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      ThanX for the good comment. Now this may seem funny or even lazy on my part but in my view the best way to advance ones outdoor "bushcraft" skills is time in the woods. By that I mean learn by doing, good skills are seasoned with experience and many mistakes. The only other point I would make here is try to be thoughtful, take time to think it through, what will you need and how will you take it. Finally, my point is slow down to learn fast. Listen when their is an opportunity and don't be afraid to disagree. Good luck and have fun!!

  • @TSNchannel
    @TSNchannel 5 лет назад

    Very good opinión, And great channel

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Thank you for your kind words, we are not selling anything here. All the ideas are there for free, to consider and use if they are useful.

  • @LostCaper
    @LostCaper 5 лет назад

    I log the Okanogan. Use to go to coldstream area to help our body make hay. Great video. Building a cabin next summer.

  • @winstonchingkiat4846
    @winstonchingkiat4846 5 лет назад

    You said you bought a knife in Shanghai ...... how did you bring it back to the US?? Are you allowed to bring it to the plane even in checked in luggage ?? I got mine confiscated at the bus terminal on my way to the airport......

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Yes, I have bought several knifes during trips to far away places. When I return home I pack them in my luggage and don't take them out until I return home. I have never had a problem but then I don't take them in carry one or go by public bus terminal.

  • @creekboy2893
    @creekboy2893 5 лет назад

    Great to see you enjoying your land! It’s been difficult for me to get to use mine this fall and winter but maybe spring!

  • @BobMeyers
    @BobMeyers 5 лет назад

    I use a broken off douglas fir limb I find on the trail.

  • @BlackthornBushcraft
    @BlackthornBushcraft 5 лет назад

    Great video I enjoyed that.

  • @RealRickyRoss
    @RealRickyRoss 5 лет назад

    Nice to see a video from you! I hope you have a great 2019 ;-)

  • @StephenMortimer
    @StephenMortimer 5 лет назад

    Never used a crutch (sorry "stick") to hike ... but appreciate the RANT about the execs fof REI !! (that deserves more when a ranting fever comes next upon ya)

  • @knifesharpeningnorway
    @knifesharpeningnorway 5 лет назад

    Great video and tips mate

  • @williamwilson3785
    @williamwilson3785 5 лет назад

    One of the most common sense videos I have seen. Good work.

  • @richardcranium6554
    @richardcranium6554 5 лет назад

    I usually have a big grin on my face watching guys in $150 pants chopping away with $200 axes and $300 (or more) knives. More than likely from sponsors.... I buy Mora blades and handle them myself. Huge satisfaction for me for under $25 in most cases.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      You are wise!! take pride in not wasting your outdoor resources on "looks" or "brands." My Mora knife is my first choice not for brand or looks, it simply feels good in my hand and does the job in the safe way.

  • @shawnrieser6299
    @shawnrieser6299 5 лет назад

    Knife and ax addiction all of us lol

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Well, I cannot say I am free of such an addiction but I can say I "try" to keep it under control!!

  • @roseprendergast6572
    @roseprendergast6572 5 лет назад

    Excellent video my friend,really thinking outside the box.Who are all these experts telling us that we can't use 440 c stainless Steel and we must use a super steel.When I hunt I carry a Mora Companion knife in my game bag and a Buck lite on my belt for field dressing deer in the field.Stay safe.

  • @charlottelawrence5790
    @charlottelawrence5790 5 лет назад

    I love your mountain bug out location. Beautiful!

  • @Shew0000
    @Shew0000 5 лет назад

    Thoroughly enjoying your video's keep up the good work and thanks for sharing,you give me hope. I'm about 2/3rd's the way to getting my own peace of dirt,saving every cent I can, can't wait.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      It's good to know you are making progress and there is someone else out there that understands the benefits of frugality. When you get that "dirt" you will still have to be frugal but the fun will begin and the self confidence that comes out of it is remarkable. Good luck with your project.

  • @nizamlatif7305
    @nizamlatif7305 5 лет назад

    well said..like that !!!!

  • @6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82
    @6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82 5 лет назад

    Pretty insane how you made a belt last 30 years impressive. Must be quality leather

  • @ynotjf
    @ynotjf 5 лет назад

    Ok.. I’m a steel snob but honestly you are 100% correct when you say the best knife is the one you have with you! My Benchmade Rift in M4 is my most used knife because it’s always in my pocket. Thanks for some common sense!

  • @maurycyzych3129
    @maurycyzych3129 5 лет назад

    I get your point but using a kitchen knife as a "bushcraft" knife is a little awkward. xD

  • @jayoutside6087
    @jayoutside6087 5 лет назад

    Very well said ser. My Bushcraft knife is an old hickory that's probably 30 years old.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      ThanX for the comment. I couldn't agree more!! If it works no need to change it.

  • @juicehotkoolaid9267
    @juicehotkoolaid9267 5 лет назад

    *doesnt use any of the knives he has* *Takes him 10 years to carve 1 thing* I couldnt agree more, but the buying of new gear is more of a hobby in itself besides woodwork/bushcraft.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      You make a very good point here. Your right many people spend all their time buying stuff and not enough time in the woods to develop their bushcraft skills. Thank you for the comment.

  • @jr618
    @jr618 5 лет назад

    Well done sir! I couldn't agree more with you on the subject of batoning in particular. Having a knife that you can baton wood with in an actual emergency is great (have fun spending your whole day trying to process enough wood to get you through the ice cold night), but if you know that you're going to be processing wood, carry an axe, hatchet, or hawk. Heck carry a good bow saw too! As for knives, you hit the nail right on the head. Too many people out there focusing on ridiculous things like, "it has to be full tang, it has to be carbon steel, if it's carbon steel, it must be this kind of high carbon steel, it has to have a 90 degree spine, it has to have this scandi grind, it has to be one of these manufacturers!" It's all BS. I'm not saying there are not some horrible cheaply made knives you should avoid "gas station specials", but seriously, there is no "forged by the gods knife!' Use what you have, can afford, and know how to use it. Don't get me wrong, if you can afford a super overpriced knife that holds up well, fine, go for it! Just do not be discouraged if you can't. Keep in mind people like Mors Kochanski pretty much did everything with an Opinel folding knife and a bucksaw. Our ancestors pulled it off with stone tools, so no matter what piece of steel you decide to carry, know that you're ahead of the game!

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Your thoughtful views add much here. Thank you. You are welcome in my forest anytime. Take care and be safe.

    • @6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82
      @6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82 5 лет назад

      Axe can be too heavy, good mini folding saw and small knife set up has it beat for long distance travel atleast imo.

  • @creekboy2893
    @creekboy2893 5 лет назад

    Great to see your land again😀

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Thank you. I am happy that you found some value it my shaky video. take care and be safe. Mikel

  • @SimpleLivingForever
    @SimpleLivingForever 5 лет назад

    It has been a while since your last video. I am glad to see you again and your beautiful place up north. I can’t wait to move up there soon once the boys are going to UW (my wife has promised to sell her business to move up to our land). I will have more time to travel to your area to meet you in person! Hope to more new videos soon. Take care of yourself and stay warm! - Dino

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      ThanX!!! Good luck with your project. I am always happy to meet people.

  • @Hapharzardly
    @Hapharzardly 5 лет назад

    Enjoyed the tour. We were over the same weekend and enjoyed that spectacular weather. Sure was hard to leave but the drive back on North Cascades Highway was especially enjoyable in all of it's autumn splendor. I sure hope I can get back at least once more this year.

  • @Seancmccormick
    @Seancmccormick 5 лет назад

    Lol! The titanium Sierra cup comment cracked me up! That's quite a collection! Great to see you back making videos! Atb Sean

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      ThanX!! I did wonder what people would think of that titanium cup comment. What I find is they market all kinds of things like the titanium cups which are simply designed to get the $$ money out of your pocket into to their's. Simple living and "frugal bushcraft" suggests not wasting money on all the "sexy" camp stuff. Would you believe I checked last night and on ebay they have titanium Sierra cups for over $50 dollars!!! As I suggested most of my cups come from second hand stores and cost well under five bucks. Thank you for the comment. Lets use our resources $$ to get out into the woods rather than glitzy camp stuff we end up not using.

  • @oferbechor1579
    @oferbechor1579 5 лет назад

    THANK YOU

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Thank you for stopping by and I hope my thoughts and ideas have some utility for you.

  • @ThePatriotsChoice
    @ThePatriotsChoice 5 лет назад

    Enjoying the videos​ as always. Good to see you back!

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      I hope all is well with you. It is a good time of year to be out in the forest. It was real quiet may be in part because of hunting season.

  • @DSGLABEL
    @DSGLABEL 5 лет назад

    Opening day of hunting season is about the last day you should take a hike in the woods. Stay safe!

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Yes, you are right!! One should stay safe not just during hunting season but all year long, any time you venture alone into the woods. In this case I never left my own property and I still put on a hunter's orange vest.

  • @demon72340
    @demon72340 5 лет назад

    Hey it's good to see you,it's been a while.thanks for showing us the property,those trees are massive.how is the container cabin holding up?thanks again.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Yes, the trees get bigger every year just as long as we don't have a fire. As for the cabin, I smile. I did have a small leak in the roof but it stopped last melt and has been find ever since. There is no way I could have known how well the REEFER CONTAINER CABIN would have worked. I am comfortable, always stay warm and sleep well. I have now been using it for over ten years and the total cost was right at five thousand dollars, bought, set up and organized. That is simple living and frugal bushcraft at its best. The main reason I set up this channel was to share this approach to living in the woods off the grid with others. Its is an idea worth sharing. Thank you for your comment.

  • @20mcarroll02
    @20mcarroll02 5 лет назад

    Personally i like the gi cup. I carry it, the little stove and the canteen all in the canteen carrier. But i also carry a small cook kit , the pot i use is a stainless steel grease can with lid i picked up at the doller store. I like it because it has a strainer and a little bit of a pour spout. It is very multi functional.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Yes! yes this is a good system. I haven't used it but it seems like a good frugal approach. I use a small "Hobo Stove" with my cups. In this video I didn't really speak to the stove issue. You wise to point out this whole system as an example. With the large cup I showed I can put a fuel canister and small propane stove inside the cup. That works great for day trips with a need for coffee or tea. However, I particularly like using a "Hobo Stove." They are simple and easy to make. I have a great video on my oldest Hobo Stove which illustrates my thinking there.

    • @20mcarroll02
      @20mcarroll02 5 лет назад

      @@okanoganforest i carry a small home made gasifier stove that will fit in my base pot.

    • @20mcarroll02
      @20mcarroll02 5 лет назад

      But thats for long term. For 1 or 2 day, i use the little stove that came in the gi set.

  • @alfonsocasillas7290
    @alfonsocasillas7290 5 лет назад

    I’ve been looking for the brass one great video

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Thank you for the comment. The brass Sierra cup is out there waiting for you in a second hand store someplace. I did indeed get mine for one dollar. However it didn't look the way it does now in the video. I had to take it home and clean it up. 0000 steel wool worked very well. What's interesting to me is the aluminum Sierra cup I showed is likely the least common. There again I found it in a second hand store for no more than two bucks. Good luck with your treasure hunt and find time to get into the woods.

  • @SwampValley
    @SwampValley 5 лет назад

    Great video, I'm all about my wood turned mug, kinda like a kuksa but bigger and no handle to get in the way. I know metal is handy but I just like wood. Guess the best cup is the one that makes you the happiest 😉👍 Subscribed.

  • @StephenMortimer
    @StephenMortimer 5 лет назад

    That is a fire adapted forest... I suggest you give old mother Nature a helping hand !!

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Good to see you here, I always like your thoughtful comments. Fire is a real problem, the one concern most locals have. As you can see there is a good deal of combustible material in the woods. It would be good to clean it out and dispose of the dead trees like the one that came down. In the end it is all about time and money.

    • @StephenMortimer
      @StephenMortimer 5 лет назад

      Fire is not the problem.. it is the SOLUTION !!

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      I get that!!

  • @highcountryhay
    @highcountryhay 6 лет назад

    Not saying the Deadwood is not a great little stove but if you have not used a Watchman Stove you need to check them out. A little tank...ruclips.net/video/nwT9YyBHSoI/видео.html

    • @highcountryhay
      @highcountryhay 6 лет назад

      Another video of the early model from the designer of the stove. ruclips.net/video/8X9kDO8yXl0/видео.html

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Thank you for the comment. I have looked at the Watchmen Stove. It looks very good. I even wrote them a letter and asked to review it on this channel and they didn't even bother to reply. It was a real disappointment. It does look like a good stove, the price point is kind of high and I am not sure how much of an improvement it actually is however it does look like it build on the Deadwood Stove concept. The real put down with Watchman Stove was not the stove but the lack of honest friendly communication. I guess they were to busy to bother. Thank you for your comment and links, I am happy to have them here.

  • @pauljohnston9446
    @pauljohnston9446 6 лет назад

    I have 4 knives for the outdoors ... A case sodbuster jr. , opinel #8 , condor bushlore , condor village parang ... All high carbon steel , easy to sharpen , hold an edge pretty well ( if not abused ) and total less than $250 combined.. And i can't think of anything i couldnt do with this combination of blades

  • @dfcvda
    @dfcvda 6 лет назад

    never done batoning nor cutting bits of paper and I do have a Tomohawk

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      ThanX for the comment. As you know the Tomahawk works wonderfully for "batoning."

  • @dfcvda
    @dfcvda 6 лет назад

    I carry a tiny Puuko as I live in England

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      I understand completely, Culture and location matter when we choose the tools we will use.

    • @agagagagagyo
      @agagagagagyo 5 лет назад

      Where do you get a tiny puukko? I've been looking for one

  • @Hyperplaterine
    @Hyperplaterine 6 лет назад

    I've subscribed on the basis of this one vid. It's good to see some common sense. My kit is based on me and my preferences. Some of it is old and cheap, but it does the job fine. Other bits are top end. What suits one person doesn't suit everyone.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Thank you for your comment. You are right on!!! There is no one way or only my way. We all make choices and what is important is the thought that goes into choices. You might like my video on "The Best Bushcraft Cup Ever Made." Again these are all ideas free for all the share. Good luck with your time outdoors.

  • @colliedogjoy
    @colliedogjoy 6 лет назад

    So refreshing. Power to you. I think bushcraft is a hobby for most people who have the internet. Like golf, fishing, photography etc. People enjoy spending some of their hard earned money on high end gear for their hobby. Most pro photographers I know would love the affluent hobbyists' gear... It's just the way it is. Thoreau had the same view as you. It makes no sense to work for a week to afford a knife that has no advantage over the one you already own. I learnt to live in the woods with a charcoal maker, decades ago. It isn't complicated. All that being said, a knife is a primal tool, and the latest iterations of it are interesting to me - I particularly like folders! I have just blown a load of cash on an Enzo Trapper in Elmax. It's a traditional knife made from a fairly modern powdered steel. I teach bushcraft to kids, and fancied treating myself to a step up from a Mora.. My feeling is that I have been a fool, and I might live to regret it. But I will enjoy learning to sharpen the new knife, and love the fact that I don't have to clean it immediately or sharpen it every other day. I have all but given up on conservation, but that is where I want my educating to lead. The woods that covered Europe were all managed before we discovered oil, and one day they may be again. My feeling is that the old ways need to be kept alive, and the frugality that you espouse is one of the most important of all the many elements involved. As the Indian said, 'The white man keeps warm by running around collecting firewood for his huge fire, but the red man sits by a small fire and keeps warm that way', or something..

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Thank you for your wonderful comments. It is so good that you are teaching and "passing it on." I also teach Hunter Education in the State of Washington for the same reason. It really isn't so much about hunting as it is about conservation and sharing a love of the woods. Safety is also a big part of what we do. I have three new videos out and one of them, "The Best Bushcraft Cup Ever Made" also talks about being frugal. Bushcraft without frugality is just consumerism in the outdoors. ThanX again for your thoughtful comment. I value it greatly. Be safe.

  • @jayrkos
    @jayrkos 6 лет назад

    nice stove

  • @elijahhayes8615
    @elijahhayes8615 6 лет назад

    Pretty cool.

  • @connormcgrath6476
    @connormcgrath6476 6 лет назад

    Steak cooked on wood...the best.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Boy, I couldn't agree more but it is also the kind of wood. I prefer apple, fruit or maple wood. It does the job and on this stove the cost is what I like.

  • @WinStunSmith
    @WinStunSmith 6 лет назад

    Expensive custom blades are great if you have the disposable income, but certainly not necessary. My most expensive knife cost me a bit over $200. But, as much as I like it, I use my $15 Mora Companion about 90 percent of the time.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Yes, I know what you are saying. I have several expensive knives but prefer the simple Mora companion for many tasks.

  • @ivyroseburn9033
    @ivyroseburn9033 6 лет назад

    Finally got some land in Aeneas valley area! No well, septic and we are getting solar and living in our Class A until we can get a home on it for cheap. Are you near that area? I’m wondering how it is with WiFi (for work), rattle snakes, and do you ever see the big predator wildlife? We have 2 kids, ages 3 and 1. And I’m a little nervous, my husband isn’t but I am.

    • @okanoganforest
      @okanoganforest 5 лет назад

      Ivy, Sorry for the slow reply. Hope you are making progress. There are no snakes to speak of so I wouldn't worry there. The bugs are far worse than snakes. Keep an eye on the tick issue. Where I am wish is less than 50 miles from you there are big bears, cougar and wolves. They have never been a problem however I would have a good and easy to use 12 gage shotgun and learn to use it with double 0 buck shot. Honestly, I am always far more concerned about bad humans over bad animals. The shotgun will work wonderfully in protecting you from both.