DUGOUT CANOE BUILD - Full Version - Surviving the Great Barrier Reef Expedition Ep1

Рет қаралды 97,619

3 жыл бұрын

This is the full narrated version of my one year full-time dugout canoe build. I built the canoe for a 1500km solo expedition up Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, surviving completely off the land and sea.
Aside from describing the challenges of the build I also explain how I build it with the tools available 1846 shipwreck survivor, James Morrill. I'm placing myself in his historic predicament to see if I can sail up the reef to an old rescue haven set up on the remote northern tip of Australia.
I'll be releasing an entire KZfaq series about the upcoming expedition plus a feature film and roadshow tour of Australia with the film and canoe.
Please consider subscribing to see my entire Surviving the Great Barrier Reef expedition series plus checkout my previous adventures.
You can also follow me on the links below to be notified when I release new episodes, the feature film and Aussie roadshow tour dates;
Instagram outback_mik...
Facebook / outbackmike
Twitter / outback_mike
Website www.outbackmike.com.au
Thanks for watching:-)
Cheers
Mike

Пікірлер: 106

@stevedavid6207 2 жыл бұрын

In an age where most guys can't even change the air filter on their rig, it's great to see this kind of talent making something from nothing.....I'm guessing that your dad passed down alot of his own practical abilities. Great adventure.

@boe899 2 жыл бұрын

Okay boomer. Maybe not all our dads have been present to pass on these skills for us. They been busy ruining the housing market, destroying the planet and struggling to open pdfs, to actually be a good parent.

@nguyennguyen-ws8kv 11 ай бұрын

rơt́ đep

@KadeStringer2.0 Ай бұрын

@@boe899you sound dumb

@haroldludwick6423 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, when you visited the Cooktown Museum with interest in our old canoes on display I thought you were pulling my leg when you told me you were gonna build and paddle a canoe up the coast to the Tip of Cape York... bloody well done mate!!

@OutbackMike 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harold. It was a pleasure to meet you up there! I’ll look you up next time I get up there.

@rohinisuri6 Жыл бұрын

Aspirational Courage and Passion with a great sense of adventure and capability...thank God for people like you Mike in this century.

@sathancat 6 ай бұрын

@16:21 I love how the cow is just chilling out, she's helping That was really cool! I like how you ended the video with the wisdom that the things that make us grow the most are often outside our comfort zones.

@OutbackMike 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Patrick. Yeah. Cool cow😂

@RogueCorps 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad a reaction channel directed me to where credit is due. Wow, amazing build! Not an Aussie, but thank you for your service as well.

@OutbackMike 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@charlesleblanc6638 2 ай бұрын

Man I thought building a Birch Bark Canoe was complex ! Fantastic craftsmanship.

@kuldeepbrar7393 5 ай бұрын

Great 👍

@asotpan 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible persistence and perseverance and human strength in a world where most folk can only push buttons..

@JayCWhiteCloud 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike...!!! Just found your video tonight while reviewing questions from students...There are lots of things I would suggest doing differently, but I mean that as a HUGE COMPLEMENT...!!!...since you really went through this process in the true spirit of discovery as found in "experimental archaeology" and traditional craft learning being done today by many... After 40 plus years of teaching traditional life skills (what many now call "bushcraft") and traditional woodworking, you are to be commended for your wonderful efforts. I really will look forward to reviewing and watching more of your video efforts and the fine job you do as a videographer!...

@OutbackMike 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay!

@BushKayakersCampingAustralia 5 ай бұрын

Wow some people are remarkable and some are truly remarkable you are both . The grit grind dedication and discipline you possess are 1 in a million . This is my forst video I have seen of yours . I am hooked . You now have a new binging subscriber 👍

@OutbackMike 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you. I don’t mind a bit of bush kayaking myself.

@geoffrey6000 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! No idea why this has this few views, bloody well done! Cheers from Canada!

@wingitmissionfishingoutdoo6647 Ай бұрын

Very inspiring mate, i am half way through your audio book on the journey and facinated with the build. Great to get eyes on the process and great to come across your channel. Will get stuck into more vids once i finish your book. Looking forward to it.

@OutbackMike Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the book.

@ZarzyckiRoSSY 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, this is terrific work - well done! I really enjoyed your presentations since now building some proas and dinghy in Poland. I've been with my family and worked in Newcastle for 2.5 year since 2000 :‐) All the best from Poland, Pawel

@supriderman5687 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@thejulesfather Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@damianholz9646 3 жыл бұрын

Abaolutely phenomenal to see what you’ve accomplished, can’t wait to see your journey!

@callumscott2430 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Just jaw dropping.

@OutbackMike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Callum🙂

@keithburlison2479 3 жыл бұрын

Great start ...can’t wait to follow the full expedition.... so much hard work has gone into it 👍

@OutbackMike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate🙂

@narah-gb6ju 2 жыл бұрын

I like the environment like this. The atmosphere is very beautiful. I like it very much📸📸💓💓

@jackfntwist 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I could watch this all day, every day. Subscribed.

@poppy_pete 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing and inspirational, thanks for sharing and looking forward to your travels. Stay safe.

@danielowens2539 Жыл бұрын

Beyond awesome handmade with your adventure there's nothing else I can say you're enjoying life thank you again for your videos from Daniel

@anthonydoherty1599 3 жыл бұрын

Mammoth effort so far, admire your determination. Can’t wait to see how it plays out! 👍

@rafiqkatana 5 ай бұрын

Mate, that was awesome.

@OutbackMike 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it

@donteatthefood 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible

@jeffdrmbyrequest7614 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job from an Amazing Mike...👏👏👏

@matoage 3 жыл бұрын

This video was great Mike, really enjoyed all the detail, can’t wait to see more of your work.

@OutbackMike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps!!!

@pixiedadog Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍🏻

@georgesione6859 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you made the canoe. Im hooked

@Gabz-gj1mn 2 жыл бұрын

I really like how you are trying to make everything as authentic as possible, it will make your work feel so much more rewarding. Good job👍

@OutbackMike 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@charmgozales8274 2 жыл бұрын

We @@OutbackMike 2

@PilotLifeNet Жыл бұрын

Love your Troopy. So jealous.

@bizzybugseverywhere7801 2 жыл бұрын

love it , lots of study and hard work in this , and pride in your work . im hooked on your vids mate .

@steveyardley6672 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike just caught onto your channel great build great approach towards your goals and what your trying to do. Locked on and anticipating your awesome adventure

@kevinhoward7194 Ай бұрын

Your awesome bro

@OutbackMike Ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin🙏

@user-ch4ku1lt8m 2 жыл бұрын

عمل اكثر من رائع حبيبي تحياتي لك 😍🥰💝👍✔️

@KiraandtheSurvivalPod Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is epic. You are crazy. But crazy talented, rather. Bravo!

@markaltosmith7871 2 жыл бұрын

Epic Mike, bang on from men

@neneidea 2 жыл бұрын

great work

@zarbithechti 2 жыл бұрын

♥ J'admire !

@KnifeCrazzzzy 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible! 🙌🏻🔥🙌🏻🤙🏻

@OutbackMike 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌

@john.Nikhil 3 жыл бұрын

Unilad Did a Good Job Giving such a Gem a shoutout....

@OutbackMike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!🙂

@fonhollohan2908 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever dig out another canoe and cracks develop drill a hole at the end of the crack and it will stop the crack from continuing on. We do this with metal work as well before we repair a weld.

@SOMBOUVANNA Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@Bigbrother__29 Жыл бұрын

It's 2am and I'm here😢

@bosmakaveli2719 Жыл бұрын

Damn impressive Bala ! 💯🤙 just an opinion, should defs try another built with bamboos?

@FryedSaw Жыл бұрын

greetings.... I commented that without the ''line in line out'' look I couldn't pay attention to these types of build & I am a regular for the #treeBarkBoat build it's a 9-year build but I mean the line in line out is like a calculator THANKS.

@platinumpete01 2 жыл бұрын

Not reckoning a chainsaw was used in the 1800’s! Good luck with it though, will enjoy watching the progress.

@Jerry-ds4ye 7 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, You have a great personality, you are Incredibly talented & skilled. Extremely handsome... Can you do anything wrong?? lol... ❤❤❤

@alexmcgreen1664 10 ай бұрын

how a man with a nice property, money and cool project and great taste can drink instant coffee??

@JosephSlabaughplus 2 жыл бұрын

subbed - found the channel after watching a video on facebook.

@andyhoughtaling6319 8 ай бұрын

Face in the clouds at 32:39

@vanvan3134 6 ай бұрын

amazing, I can only transform the big tree into firewood or toothpicks

@OutbackMike 6 ай бұрын

😂

@d.mushroomhunter3528 2 ай бұрын

Hey Mike had to come by and see your video unfortunately I learned of it through a different KZfaq site called quantum tech!

@OutbackMike 2 ай бұрын

That’s ok. I gave them permission.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

hey, I saw your interview with Rob, nice channel, I subscribed!

@OutbackMike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robb🙂!!!

@TechFreezeOfficial 29 күн бұрын

Amazing video. We would like to show this video on our channel with your permission. We will add your link and your name will also be mentioned in the video. Let us know what you think

@OutbackMike 29 күн бұрын

Could you email the request to info@outbackmike.com please.

@TechFreezeOfficial 27 күн бұрын

@@OutbackMike Please check out it

@20centurywave 2 жыл бұрын

Многие мечтают о подобной дороге, но не все по ней пройдут.

@CreativeCadaver13 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed! I'm in awe. And all that chopping, and you've still got all your fingers and toes intact. Re the chainsaw, you're more likely to trip the chain brake should the saw kick back if you have the thumb of your left hand WRAPPED around that handle. Might make the difference between a closed head injury and a splitting headache and grey matter to show off to your kids. Sort of like wearing a seatbelt loosely vs snugly. Beautiful dog. Where at PS did you dive for the abs and crays?

@OutbackMike 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek, and thanks for the tip on the chainsaw! I can’t give away my secret cray spots sorry🤣. They’re hard enough to find as is.

@Robert-hp1wr 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Outback Mike Absolutely cannot wait for more videos Sounds like the best trip ever When is expedition launch day? Good luck Robert

@OutbackMike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps Robert! Much appreciated🙂

@OutbackMike 3 жыл бұрын

Launching in June sometime.

@swagmanandy 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't people used to burn out logs to speed up the build process?

@coolissimo69 2 ай бұрын

Question Mike how did you fix the cracks on the wood?

@OutbackMike 2 ай бұрын

Wetting the wood allows it to swell and close the cracks. I used salt water too to stop mould growth. There were cracks in the stern which still leaked though so I plugged them with native bees wax (also borer holes and wood knots)

@coolissimo69 2 ай бұрын

@@OutbackMike I saw you doing in the video, but was not sure if you did anything else to fix the stern, I am watching the series and loving it.

@GuyLures-ri9zh Жыл бұрын

It was a dugout.

@PlanetConner 19 күн бұрын

What kind of tree was this?

@OutbackMike 19 күн бұрын

Norfolk pine.

@luisuendalung8456 2 жыл бұрын

I need nex vdeo

@darionmcneely8812 10 ай бұрын

I give you great credit for building this it is I'm sure intense hard labor that requires dedication. Awsome job. Buuuut you continuously reference a ship wreck survivor that you mimic. He built his raft from wreckage not a log, he most definitely did NOT have gloves tools (especially) power tools and I'm almost 100% sure nothing you did here even resembles his journey.

@user-ru8tg7mn1h 4 ай бұрын

@alexyirl6817 3 жыл бұрын

A talented hunk...what can you ask more? ^_^

@PankajDoharey 2 ай бұрын

I think if. you would have cut out planks from the trunk and then made the canoe it would have been faster, the dug out method definitely wastes a lot of wood.

@OutbackMike 2 ай бұрын

Possibly. I only cut planks out so as not to waste wood.

@teeanahera8949 2 жыл бұрын

On TV/movies yes, in real life, nope. Trying to set fire to the interior of the canoe would just ruin it, be impossible to judge how much was burnt and take forever too, an adze is hundreds of times faster than burning a controlled fire inside a canoe.

@bretthess6376 2 жыл бұрын

Great work. Sorry, but the background music overwhelms your voice and distracts from the video.

@nouriebenarradj18 Жыл бұрын

j'aime sans travail

@d33psix88 2 жыл бұрын

Pine? That wouldn’t be my choice, but I’m not building it…

@d.mushroomhunter3528 2 ай бұрын

I hate when people scam on other people's hard work!!

@OutbackMike 2 ай бұрын

Not sure what you mean by that.

@d.mushroomhunter3528 2 ай бұрын

@@OutbackMike I guess I did not understand that they were promoting your video and either way good or bad intentions it worked cuz I didn't watch theirs I came to your channel 👍🤠

@wingitmissionfishingoutdoo6647 Ай бұрын

Very inspiring mate. Half way through your audiobook and happy to come across your channel. Great to get eyes on the build after reading about it.