Fire Plow Friction Fire-- The most simple fire!

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Up your fire game by using the most ignored, but simple fire making technique out there.
#survival #fire #challenge
Fire Plow is a friction fire-making technique perfected by the Polynesians and Micronesians. Usually used only in Tropical places with the perfect materials, I take on the challenge of creating a fire plow in the wet forests of Northern California to see if it is a realistic survival fire-making technique for damp climates.
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@corbinm.272 4 жыл бұрын

A couple of weeks ago I challenged myself to rough it out in the woods for 3 days using things I learned from your channel. I made a shelter, built a fire, and actually trapped a couple of fish. I had a blast and I really appreciate what you do here on the channel

@hughtheman9217 4 жыл бұрын

YOU'RE ALIVE?!! FANTASTIC!!!

@chivi 4 жыл бұрын

did...did...did he just post a video?! :O

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Hahah, yeah the past two years have gone by fast. Good thing about doing nothing right now is I can plan all the new vids.

@insanecamo 4 жыл бұрын

@@wildsurvivalskills Looking forwards to it!

@jdrandall2413 4 жыл бұрын

🥳

@SwedeSpeeder 4 жыл бұрын

Tom McElroy-Wild Survival You absolutely should post more videos, Tom. I found your channel a couple months ago and was sorely disappointed to see that you had been absent all this time. You should blow up your KZfaq channel. You're the best survival teacher on here, hands down.

@squest7367 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, you comeback again

@toweypat 4 жыл бұрын

Never have I appreciated my stove so much.

@equinsuocha1213 4 жыл бұрын

I was just re-watching an old vid from a few years ago and wondering if you had any more recent content, well lo and behold here we are!

@deezzimississippi3280 4 жыл бұрын

Yea I'm very glad he makes new videos

@MrThickmick3 4 жыл бұрын

One positive about this thing is all my old youtuber guys are making vids again. Thanks Tom!

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to have the time to do it! Hopefully a bunch more excursion videos on the way!

@Micromanep 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't believe it when I got the notification that you had posted a new video. Welcome back!

@8dsacco 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're back! Im an avid follower of Bushcraft and survival. There are so many channels to choose from but you have a way of teaching that not many do. You're in my top three! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks

@BeholdTheLeviathan 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that you showed how many attempts it can take. Too many folks try to give this idea of wilderness survival skills being easy and picked up immediately. In reality, like basically everything in life, it takes practice and repeated tries. Only question for a video like this would be the blade necessary. Looks like you've something akin to a machete but could this be done with a hatchet? A standard camping knife? Would love those sorts of "gear questions" addressed. Glad to see you back making vids. :)

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, Im sure you could do it with a small pocket knife or even a rock flake, the machete was just nearby and I grabbed it, but it was a little much for carving a small stick. Thanks!

@martinjcamp 4 жыл бұрын

1000 kudos for sticking with the Friction FIRE making. Whew!!! And for sticking with your Channel. Always informative and enjoyable! Thank You.

@Picklemedia 4 жыл бұрын

I almost started one of these when I was 20 with some very unlucky girl from the bar

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Most 20 year olds do...

@buckmusky2201 4 жыл бұрын

The man returns! The boreal forest of the Canadian shield is waiting for you.

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been thinking about that!

@buckmusky2201 4 жыл бұрын

@@wildsurvivalskills If you do a bit of research on bug season you can avoid the mosquitoes and black flies for a decent window of time; pre fall is best for northern Ontario..beautiful weather and no bugs! The humidity will usually have broke by early to mid September also. I hope you make it here. Its a powerful place.

@FnCool1 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really hoping you are back and staying for a while. you seem legit. PLEASE make me sit though ads, you deserve all the pennies, unlike a lot of others.

@gysdevilliers4381 4 жыл бұрын

You are so inspirational. I love all your tutorials, keeping it so simple and real. I especially love it when you go out with nothing but a pocket knife and making it work, you are amazing! Thank you for all your posts.

@Andreeee75 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching survival videos and shows for years, and recently discovered your channel. Everything you do is different, and your techinique is absolutely graceful to watch it. Thanks for posting.

@cetanlutah 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for continuing to push your skills and share them on youtube. You've inspired me to try experimenting with some different fire plow woods here in Northern NY state. Keep up the great work. We appreciate it!

@billeldridge3771 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you again Tom, finally.

@michaelambrus3051 4 жыл бұрын

Good to have you back! I enjoy your videos more

@Northernmormon 4 жыл бұрын

It's about time Tom. Good to see a new video. Keep them coming. Your channel is not nearly as popular as it should be. You're one of the best survivalists out there, and one of my favorite to watch. I feel like I always learn something useful.

@3rdTemple 4 жыл бұрын

Tom- Great to see you again - you are the best!!

@brokenwishbone422 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a video about carrying fire and keeping fire in a survival situation. I learned that was one of many very important things people have forgot about. Your video topics are better than the majority of the "survival" videos on KZfaq.

@graywolf1582 4 жыл бұрын

more videos on the way, that made my day! keep em coming Tom, God bless you!

@rhettfoster8227 4 жыл бұрын

Yo wassup I'm 13 and me and my friends go out and do the same type of challenges you do and next spring we are going out for a month

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

What's up Rhett. Sounds awesome. Be safe and have fun!

@roadkill9220 4 жыл бұрын

I’m soooo glad you are back!!!! Perfect Timing

@cy-xj2ui 4 жыл бұрын

Yo thanks for the great videos dude! These videos have taught me so much and I enjoy your lively spirit and how much you love doing these videos. Keep up the great content men! Thanks!

@adamdavey5326 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back. Please, please, please do another solo survival trip ! I do survival trips myself (mainly in Switzerland) and take great inspiration from your work !

@themasterninja110 4 жыл бұрын

Nee subscriber and im.hooked. this Is about all I've been watchung the past few days and I'm very impressed. thank you so much

@jackw801 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you again man! One of the best survival you tubers I watch. Hope all is well for you

@rogerdesautels390 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Tom and your determination to get that fire lit is amazing

@davek2068 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Tom, great to see a new video!

@brawldawg8729 4 жыл бұрын

So good to have you back!

@cocayoo 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve waited so long and love your videos! I hope to see more of you soon!

@tomjjackson21 4 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding?! Is Tom fkn back?! That stump @1:55 is incredible. Wish we had giants like that here in Wa.

@kevinchua464 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to see a new video from you Tom, please make more if at all possible.

@holyhellbird 4 жыл бұрын

Well in reality I can't see things going perfect, so this video shows the real struggle in a survivor situation. Great video.

@elijahd.6335 4 жыл бұрын

So very helpful, thanks for the knowledge

@ANXIETOR 4 жыл бұрын

Good job. Outstanding.

@chrislrob 4 жыл бұрын

I have wondered if this were possible in non-tropical places for a while! Thanks, Tom!

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Yeah, stil not sure I would try it in survival, but maybe with some more testing it will be my new favorite.

@sparrowsos5723 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work. Thanks for sharing

@Ghost_Os 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you posting again :) I'm in N.Y., handdrill is my favorite, but I think this year I'll try to make friends with the fire plow. Hope you keep uploading, and again, good to see you.

@kittyg3136 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Really looking forward to more videos :)

@Chris-yy5pj 4 жыл бұрын

Suggestion idea. You Don't have to answer though lol but can you make a video on survival in high desert? Places like the Nevada mountains or other things? I live in Vegas and I would love to know more about how to survive in places like the sheep range.

@ElkEars 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo. And thank you for filming the failures - very valuable!

@FitzyProjects 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and awesome to see your new videos

@smashingartful 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you made a new video! Hope all is well :D

@WargehBushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Great filming and editing!

@ibe14 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back!!

@MonsterFire-wz5dd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very informative video ive wanting to live out in the wild for a while now so I thank you

@desertislandsurvival 4 жыл бұрын

Cutting edge bushcraft! Nice one mate, top perseverance!

@bananaman5238 4 жыл бұрын

*The Return of the King*

@batukurnaz 4 жыл бұрын

This is great thank you very much

@HistoryHoundDetecting 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back man!

@Kevinwayne199 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the new videos.

@brushbum7508 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, TAKE CARE..

@autumnr.3724 4 жыл бұрын

Great content as always!

@darkfuhart9626 4 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting thank you

@nightnight4575 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@YijieEliAn 4 жыл бұрын

Yay you’re back!!!

@moondustpixel5092 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! More survival videos like this will be great!

@thanosforever 4 жыл бұрын

Please stay safe during these times. New to hiking and you're the reason for it!

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Thats great to hear!

@prestonneumann6516 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational

@robertnocerajr3985 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this is definitely is not easy .. great efforts and knowledge shared. I prefer a bic lighter but I admire your knowledge Tomas.. fire 🔥 is the best thing for survival I believe.first and foremost

@hubolds1946 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, nice vid, good to see you doing well in this craziness. I like your panga. Think I took 14 takes before you got me my first fire. :)

@johnmurray517 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@deedeeramone7964 3 жыл бұрын

Love the content. Friction fires are probably my weak point. Will try to take a class in the future. More N. California vids please.

@victoriarose3478 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Tom !!! I like how you tried the horse weed to finally start your fire !!! : }

@natedog45678 4 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes he's back!

@rgLuna 4 жыл бұрын

Where have you been brother! Been missing your incredible videos! Welcome back!

@melissatanaka4808 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff 👍... very Les Stroud-esque.

@emerald64wolf75 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you again, Tom! Seeing as you're in California, have you considered checking out Idyllwild if you have not already? Fantastic place for subtracting, done it once or twice myself, but I've never seen any good videos on it. Well, I still look forwards to your next trip, I always learn a lot watching your videos. I ought to try this fire technique this weekend, it looks tiring, but it can't hurt to learn!

@azaba2007 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for showing the failures too. This is one method i have always failed at. It appears to be highly kind of wood dependant.

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely not the best for taking a chance on in survival...I really want it to be though.

@ApkFla 4 жыл бұрын

4 seconds, Gnarly good stuff.

@MrTatts64 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back on KZfaq, Tom!! As a side noe, I was waiting for a drip of sweat from your brow to drop onto the coal by the end of that ;)

@petemonique1494 4 жыл бұрын

You should do more videos showing how to build different shelters. Love the shelter building part of your videos

@rodoguerrero534 4 жыл бұрын

the man, the myth, the legend

@aminal-selevani1875 4 жыл бұрын

You should’ve cut the bottom piece of wood from underneath the rubbing section to let the air circle in “just like Cast away movie”. However, I’m kinda jealous seeing you enjoying your time in the woods while I’m stuck here in 8” freakin snow in the middle of April!! Yup.. welcome in Minnesota :)

@drewa3597 4 жыл бұрын

post more dude . you're amazing

@TimHief 4 жыл бұрын

It would be great to see one of your survival adventures in the Pacific Northwest (including British Columbia). I'm on Vancouver Island and would like some professional material to use as a guide. You're the best, that why in two years I kept you on my list of favorites. Keep up the great work!

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Cool Tim, yeah Im looking into doing a trip up there this Summer maybe. Good seaweeds and shell fish!

@billgage1484 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you are posting again. I have two questions; How long did this process take with all the attempts? Also, what is the type of "machete" you are using? I have seen a similar tool in other channels.

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

That was two days of trying tons of branches

@boblyons1785 4 жыл бұрын

how are those forearms feeling a couple days later?! Hey man thanks for the honesty & keeping it real! Its good to see you on the big screen again. See ya soon - hopefully the end of next month if all goes well..

@theknave4415 4 жыл бұрын

Was just thinking about bushcraft and survival videos. Some KZfaqrs don't cover the basics. ;) e.g. with only the clothes on your back and a pocketknife, learn to survive in any any environment. ;) Challenge: Within three days, provide a dry shelter and a hot meal, for yourself and a 'guest'. Bonus: If you can provide plates, pots, and utensils, from local materials. Plus, a hot drink. ;)

@11219tt 4 жыл бұрын

It’s reported that CA buckeye was the wood of choice for natives in this area. I’ve tried many times with a bow drill and I’ve noticed buckeye doesn’t have consistent density. Also it has almost a waxy feel after rubbing. Takes quite a lot of pressure. Still a decent wood, somewhat difficult. I couldn’t imagine doing this type of friction fire with it lol.

@wildsurvivalskills 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, some pieces are so soft and light and others are denser. Great for other things, not the best for this method

@lacyhart2043 4 жыл бұрын

NICE

@Roman-lu1xn 4 жыл бұрын

Friction 🔥 way to persevere and overcome.

@tickledread4013 4 жыл бұрын

my friend:*semi-joking about what if we all went into the woods and try to see who would last the longest* me:you fool,you have challenged me in my expertise.

@TJackSurvival 3 жыл бұрын

The first time I tried this it was an epic fail. It’s best with a team. But it can obviously be done by yourself. My last one was with cottonwood root. For some reason I have a ton more success with friction fire when I use the roots. Way to set the standard

@nathansnyder1595 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you do some sort of Arctic (or somewhere up north) survival!

@mayracecilia7424 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos. I still wouldn't survive on my own 😅

@raybands3707 4 жыл бұрын

Tom consider the 300 year old tree stump you used as a platform to build your fire, most people don't give any value in planing that went into placing that tree right where you needed it, GOD'S GRACE IS MERCIFUL !

@skiidzman 3 жыл бұрын

The good thing about fire preparedness is that most items (if packed) are very small. Two firesteels, a few bic lighters, stormproof matches take almost no room in a go-bag. But in the event that you get thrown out of a situation that you thought you were prepared for - these are good things to learn. I did some friction fires in Colorado on my family's property and they are certainly difficult. I wonder is there not any natural materials you could put into the area of friction to increase heat or friction? i.e. sand particles, resins, cotton strands from dry clothes, hell, hair maybe? lol

@letsdiscussit1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi from Boston. Prepping here now. Buy food.

@aleesabarker8352 4 жыл бұрын

Would you consider doing another survival video, but maybe in a forest in the northwest in America? I loved your survival videos, but it’s very different in say, Utah! 😁

@hamburgerklay7679 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you are alive and diden get eaten by a wolf or something. love the vids

@fredfleming261 4 жыл бұрын

in az will have to try with sotol and mullien stalk

@lillianlee940 4 жыл бұрын

you are star,lol ~

@sembutininverse 4 жыл бұрын

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@juliaye3265 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, tom, how are you doing? It's been a long time not to update the video on your channel. When you will have a new video for us? We can't wait to see the amazing wildlife~😍😍

@philais 4 жыл бұрын

wHOOHOO!

@titusmorgan9023 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, I would like to know your personal preferences on knife specs. If you were going to carry one knife what type of point, grind and steel would you look for. Thanks, love the videos. Very inspiring.

@YijieEliAn 4 жыл бұрын

Btw can you do more survival things like a week in the woods?? I really miss Minecraft