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Title: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: Clay Hayes on October 10, 2013, 07:51:00 PM
Here's the second in our woodsmanship series co-produced with BHA.  You all can help spread the love by sharing the link below.  ch

Oh yea, give it a like cuz I know ya will.  ;)  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7Plfdd5zKhA
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: Alexander Traditional on October 10, 2013, 07:59:00 PM
I'm pretty good at starting fires with not much to work with,but I did like the cotton ball idea. Good post!
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: Mike Vines on October 10, 2013, 09:48:00 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: NittanyRider on October 11, 2013, 08:49:00 AM
Awesome - thank you!
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: Can Hahaka on October 11, 2013, 10:51:00 AM
The son and I did  canoe trip down the Wisconsin River and we used the cotton balls with vasiline to start all our fires. He likes the teepee method I prefer the log cabin method but the cotton balls were the trick.
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: FerretWYO on October 11, 2013, 11:24:00 AM
Well put together very nice
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: snakebit40 on October 11, 2013, 04:14:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: Izzy on October 11, 2013, 04:17:00 PM
Keep it coming, seems silly to re-learn how to build a fire at my age but I have to say that your technique looks very effective. Loving the vids and look forward to your spring release.

       These are the things that I love teaching my sons, real life lessons.
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: VictoryHunter on October 11, 2013, 04:33:00 PM
This is great, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: blueslfb on October 11, 2013, 09:26:00 PM
Another trick I learned from my friend was take 4x4 gauze pads, peel them apart and soak them in petroleum jelly. Store them in     a water tight container until needed.  They burn like a candle wick and for several minutes. Works great to get a fire going in all conditions.
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: JJB on October 11, 2013, 09:41:00 PM
Very well done. Thanks for putting that together, looking forward to more episodes.
-Jay
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: tippit on October 12, 2013, 09:20:00 AM
I really enjoy your episodes.  Thanks
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: mmgrode on October 13, 2013, 10:09:00 AM
Very nice work on the videos, Clay!  Great to see you sharing your wisdom with these. Looking forward to more, my friend.  

Cheers, Matt
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: Lone Ranger on October 13, 2013, 10:31:00 AM
I have enjoyed both your your videos thus far and am lookin forward to more.

thanks~

L.R.
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: Clay Hayes on October 14, 2013, 10:25:00 PM
Thanks all.  i just finished filming for the third video.  It'll be up in a little under two weeks.
Title: Re: Backcountry College - Episode 2 "to build a fire"
Post by: joe ashton on October 14, 2013, 11:28:00 PM
good stuff... thanks for the info