Videos tagged with firecraft

This video focuses on the critical skill of fire building in a survival, escape, and evasion (SERE) context. It delves into the fundamentals of starting fires in the field with minimal resources, emphasizing the dual nature of fire as both a survival necessity and a tactical liability. The content covers managing smoke and light for concealment, balancing immediate survival needs with the importance of remaining undetected. The series aims to teach viewers how to master fire for staying alive and unseen in challenging environments.

This video focuses on the practical skill of starting a signal fire. While the title and description do not mention firearms, the content revolves around survival and outdoor skills, which can be tangentially related to preparedness and bushcraft often discussed within the firearms community. The video aims to educate viewers on a fundamental survival technique.

This YouTube video features Kevin Estella demonstrating how to build a Tipi fire. While the title and description do not mention any firearms, the presenter's name, Kevin Estella, is known within the firearms community for his content related to firearms, gear, and shooting. However, based strictly on the provided title and description, the content itself is about firecraft and outdoor skills, not firearms.

This YouTube video promises a "fire starting hack" and explicitly states it's "NOT FAKE." It includes a code "ACC20" and hashtags indicating content related to civics, tactical gear, and firearms. The presence of hashtags like #civtac, #demolitionranch, and #fullautofriday strongly suggests a focus on firearms, tactical applications, and potentially survival or preparedness scenarios. The mention of "fire starting" could imply survival or outdoor skills, but the other indicators point towards a firearms-centric audience.

This video, titled "To Build A Fire: Part - 5 polySTRIKER XL," by Kit Badger, demonstrates the use of the Exotac polySTRIKER XL ferro rod in a survival scenario. Unlike typical campfire situations, the video simulates the challenge of starting a fire in cold and wet conditions, inspired by Jack London's story "To Build a Fire." The content focuses on survival gear and practical application in adverse environments.

This video is the first part of a series inspired by Jack London's "To Build a Fire," where the creator tests survival gear. This installment focuses on Coghlan's Waterproof Matches. The video uses a standard setup of a 12" 2x4 and an 8.5"x11" sheet of paper as a control for fire-starting attempts. The creator expresses initial skepticism about the matches' waterproof capabilities but is ultimately impressed by their performance.

This video provides essential tips for surviving and enjoying winter camping, addressing common pitfalls for unprepared individuals. It covers crucial aspects like shelter (specifically recommending tents), survival craft, snow tools, avalanche awareness, snowshoeing, trekking poles, proper backpack and sleeping gear selection, winter gloves, knife/axe usage, canine preparedness for cold weather, fire-starting in snow, calorie and food management, daylight planning, morale maintenance, and survival signaling. The content emphasizes practical, man-portable systems for challenging winter conditions, drawing from extensive experience.

This video provides an in-depth review of the SOG SEAL Pup Elite knife by Nutnfancy, highlighting its significant improvements over the original SEAL Pup. The reviewer details upgrades such as a longer handle with better grip, improved AUS8 steel, a hollow grind for a sharper edge, an added spine rasp for wilderness tasks, and a thicker blade. The knife is presented as a capable tactical LBE blade and a versatile camp/utility knife due to its compact size and lightweight design. The review also praises the included Kydex sheath, though noting the marginal utility of the cord-cutting notch. Overall, the SOG SEAL Pup Elite is recommended as a strong contender for a utility knife or close-quarters defensive tool at its price point.

This video review focuses on the Cold Steel Recon Scout knife, highlighting its performance and suitability for wilderness tasks like shelter building and firecraft. The reviewer praises its full flat ground blade for wood splitting and chopping, recoil-absorbing Kraton handle, and waterproof sheath. Downsides mentioned include the potential for rust with Carbon V and SK-5 steels and a possible stress point at the hilt. The video compares the Recon Scout to other wilderness blades like the Ontario SP5/SP10, RAT7, and RTAK II, deeming the Recon Scout and Trailmaster as standards for wilderness blades. The reviewer rates the knife highly, despite noting some minor drawbacks and the video's initial production quality issues.