Heres my answer to those numerous comments about this being galvanized = Galvanization has to surpass 750 degrees F. before it starts to melt, it needs to surpass 1,600 to release Zinc fumes. No campfire can reach them temps, if campfires got that hot it would be melting everyones aluminum cookware. I doubt its unsafe when used like this but its tough to post about this on any forum blog or video because people freak out and wont listen at all. It aint like we are welding and melting it, just having a fire in it.

David, something you said in this video that spoke directly to me was, "Do it while you are still young and able, before you get too old". I'm now 67 years old with bone cancer. I can't do this now and it's killing me! I watch your videos as well as others and am full of regret; regret that I didn't spend my life in THIS manner more often. I was too busy running after the "beautiful people" by night and after the "money" by day. Sure, I went fishing and hunting a few times, but didn't do enough of THIS. If you are young and healthy and reading this, please do yourself a BIG favor: Get out there in nature by yourself more often.

David, I'm a retired respiratory therapist. I have worked on a lot of folks in my life that have elevated CO levels. I can tell you that you practice safe bushcraft from everything I have seen so far. Keep the videos coming.

When I was a boy my Dad had three 24x36 US ARMY Truck Tarps. They were canvas, green of course, and they were waterproof. You could actually build a giant canoe frame or such and they could be the hull. We had a camp we used every year for deer season, at one end the ground was 2 feet higher than the other and there was a 15-20 foot granite faced boulder with 6-8 inch cedars growing in the cracks and crevices of the stone. He would use ropes tied and woven from those cedars out to ponderosa pines around the camp, like a giant spider web. The tarps would go up and over and be tied off around, providing a large camp area about 30' wide and and down the slight slope about 60' long. The "ceiling" was about 7'-8' high. There were 4 heavy duty park service tables that lined up down the middle. There was always a fire pit up next to the granite face and the smoke if any usually went up the face and out the peak up through the cedars on top. The rock was a broken/fractured away so the the top of the rock overhung the fire pit by about 2'. That setup would stay up on that camp from August to November even when we weren't up there. Other hunters and families would use the shelter in their own ways, and the Forest Service would control/service it during the season. We did that for twelve years of my life. No one ever stole anything and everyone shared. The Boy Scouts used it (I was a Scout) for camporees and base camp for hikes etc. I miss those days... I just cringe when I think of these plastic things we call tarps nowadays. Of course NO ONE is gonna "backpack" in even one 24x36 ARMY tarp.We did use horses and mules several times up in the high Sierras on two week long bear trips. I enjoy your videos, thanks so much for sharing with us.

I enjoy the way your mind works; you're like a combination between a "good-ole-boy" and "Renaissance man". Thanks for teaching me all this interesting stuff.

" I've burnt enough stuff in my time!!" Said like a very wise man :) Had me laughing my head off. Really good video many thanks. Fascinating stuff!

Dude...You seriously need to be in the movies or have your own t v show !! You got genuine personalty plus !!!

This is brilliant! Here's an idea! To ensure you don't forget or accidentally lose your screws and Wingnuts, why not put them in the loose pieces screw together so that they will be there when you begin the assembly. You won't have to Fumble through your bags to find them. By the way, love this video! The best means to heat ever! I am a seventy-five-year-old granny! Our family used to go camping and fishing in the Minnesota lakes when I was a girl and this brings me back! May God bless you and your family!

The only people that have issues. With anything you show. Are the haters that are mad because they never thought of it. Again another great design and detail. Keep them coming. Thanks bro enjoyed it.

I love this shelter and fireplace. That might even keep a guy warm in a Minnesota winter.

"We're all gonna get old one day so you don't wanna look back and regret what you've done"! Man.. truer words were never spoken. Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your videos, humor and spirit. Glad you're here man...sincerely. I enjoy you and your lessons immensely.

Love the stove... Love the your last message... "Get off the couch, and go and enjoy the wilderness"

You are one of my favorite youtube camper / hill billy. Thanks for another great video

You are a genius! I have been binge watching just your videos and you are AMAZING in what you come up. And just with common man materials. I cannot compliment you enough!! You are the best channel out there in my book. I cannot get enough of watching your videos. You share all of your knowledge without expecting anything in return other than passing on your knowledge to others. That SIR makes you a great man in my book!! Rare and few are people such as you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!

David I love your creative videos. I am 66 now and have several bug-out bags ready to go but I seldom have any energy to go there. As my dad used to say, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." So your final words fit me perfectly. God bless David.

I would rather watch your movies than anything on KZfaq. Learn something new and always laugh a lot. Thanks for you time.

Great camping experience. A lot of good information that I can use. Reminds me of my National Guard days when we camped in the desert and lived in tents with diesel stoves. The stove pipe stuck out through the tent . At the tent top, the stove pipe was sheltered with non burnable material. Thank you !!!! - - - Key Man

Great to see you back outside again Dave. It may be worthwhile anchoring the top of the pipe to the tree with a length of fencing wire or coat hanger wire. Just in case it gets windy. You don't want that stove pipe falling on you when you are asleep.

67i really love your videos. they are so fun to watch. i love sleeping out with nature too. i am a vet so i kn. the outdoors. your an insperation dave keep them videos coming. thank -you for your time. im 60 yrs, old and i still do it too. god bless.

That's awesome Dave. As in proverbs the speaker said " Lord , don't give me so little that I'm tempted to steal, but not so much that I forget about you. Give me such as is sufficient for me ". I would strongly encourage you still to pursue it for the lives it will save, especially for novice , amateur, campers, hikers, even experienced outdoors people. You can donate any money, better yet use it for R&D, Outdoor camps & training. Not trying to tell you how to run your life, but do hope you fully realize how valuable your idea is. God bless.

It's good to see you! I get to laugh with a friend and go on nite-over with another genius invention. Life doesn't get better for a 71 year old. I was thinking about the stove and tent and thought I'd put in my two cents. The idea for a couple of guy wires and paracord is worth considering because of the winds and rain where live. I think I'd add a small tripod for the foot of the tent for my gear. There it is $.02. Can't wait for the next video, Clark and Virginia

I am glad to see you back on regularly. Your vids are far better than most others out there. I know they do their best. I think its just a personality thing. You have a gift and you like people. You like to share and ask for nothing in return. Thanks for taking the time. I'm a big fan.

Also, Thanks for mentioning to enjoy your life while you can.....I think most people forget that this is all going to end someday for all of us and if you live long enough everyone you know will be gone! So stay in the moment. Thanks again Dave.

Comment at about 13:26: Dave, for a second there, I thought you were gonna give us the plumber's-eye view of your behind. But you being you, you anticipated the situation, prepared for it, and protected us all from the over-exposure to the Georgia moon. Thanks, Dave! lol

Another Great Video. Cool Idea. I can't wait tell Spring This Missouri Weather is Crazy. Yesterday Morning its was 8 degrees this weekend it going to get in the 60's. Wish I didn't work weekends.

Great video brother, gonna add it the fireplace setup to my canoe camping trips, thanks from old North State.

I just found this one and truly enjoyed it. That final thought you had at the end is so true. I am now old and disabled and can no longer do and enjoy those kind of outdoor trips. That is why your videos are so important to me. THANKS again.

Hey, Dave. I got me a big bowl of two kinds of ice-cream. And now I'm ready for some "Fun in the Woods". A perfect afternoon. Take it away, and thanks.

This might be a dumb idea but when you do something like this you should bring one of those battery operated carbon monoxide thingumajig and show the people that it does not go off, that way the nay sayers can stop. Love your videos keep them coming.

Great video I love your sense of humor. You can't take life to seriously or it takes the fun out of it. There are a few things that you are missing. You need a good dog and some beer and a lake. I thought I would say hi from Vancouver Canada. take it easy and I hope you make more videos.

Hi. Another interesting video. It never bores me. I think boring people get bored easily. Thanks for sharing with us once again.

Finally, Finally, Finally... Dave has "let the cat out of the bag"... Y'all didn't see it???... Didn't notice it when he did it???... Dave, I "Thank You" for finally showing all of us... "The Elusive Bushcrafter Backpackers Boogie!!!". 😂😂🤣🤣🤣 (From 22:40 to 22:50) I helped a friend of mine assemble one. He took it camping and added another pipe to the top (along with the elbow) and vented it out the top of his tent (I think his tent already had a "stove hole" in it). He said that it kept the entire tent warm and that he had no problems whatsoever with smoke in the tent. Thank You Dave !!!

I've had the privilege of viewing many of your videos. This one is my favorite. Thanks.

Man you crack me up! That comment "I've burnt up enough stuff" was a classic! Great video and a great set up brother.

Man I can't get enough of your video's! Its nice to see somebody showing shelters, and gear that you don't have to spend 1000's of dollar's on. Some of these guys spend big $$$ on tents, and hammocks, sleeping bags etc, I like the way you do things, because its sometimes hard to spend the big bucks on high end gear. Thanks a lot, from John

Brother Dave.. thanks for your time and effort with your videos. I had fun, I did learn something and had a blast watching. But you hit the nail on the head with " get off the couch, get out from the TV and enjoy life while you can".

great tutorial. great ideas and great information. ty for being out there and sharing!

dave you never cease to amaze me bro, thats is one very cosy shelter. i think your right about the logs being a quick way to get off the floor. clothes pegs are cool too (especially green ones) lol - simple and lightweight, perfect. thanks so much for taking the time to share these ideas on being comfortable in the woods, hats off to you you buddy you take care and thanks again darren

Great idea. And I love how you put the doubters to rest even before you're done with the video. Good for you.

What do you mean GET old.... I AM old....LOL. But that's what my mom told me before she passed. Do what you want and go where you want while you can. And I'm trying. That is a nice setup you had there. The ideas that come out of your head is just amazing. Thanks for sharing

Fantastic little camp set up. Neat that it's all contained on you and it's like a little cabin in the woods. I'm going to build one of those to use even if I don't have it in the shelter with me. A small fire can put out a lot of heat if contained properly. Thanks for the great video and good to see the old Warlock out with you again. It's been a while.

Thank you very much. I really enjoyed this video. I'm glad to be learning this outdoor stuff. I've never gone camping or anything like that, but I'd like to do it at least once. I think it will be a lot of fun.

Roycroft pack frame. Never heard of it until this video. Now I know how to make one. Thanks Dave, there's always a bonus tidbit you just drop for me in your videos. I feel like a crow waiting until you discard another morsel.

David, thank you so much for showing the way you set up your camp.... love the fireplace/stove. You have a Great sense of humor and a good way of explaining things. Good ideas.... stay safe...

Awesome vid Dave!! I like this one better than the one with the carbon fiber cloth chimney that melted! LOL Your ideas are simply the best! I will try to make this to have in case of a bugout situation that requires an extended stay in the outdoors. Hopefully we won't ever need it for that. This fire place should be VERY versatile and work with a wide variety of shelters. I love how the fire can't be seen from the outside, makes it much more stealthy. THX and keep the ideas coming. Jerry

Glad to see you back in the woods, my friend. Appreciate the design concepts in this fireplace. Especially with off-the-shelf components that don't require welding, cutting torches and the like. Simple tools that most folks already have or can borrow from a friend/neighbor. Appreciate all the other design concepts sprinkled throughout your presentation. Many of which can be used with or without incorporating the fireplace. Camo clothespins.... :-) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the effort it took to bring this video to us. Thumbs up.

Great seeing you again! Great video and thanks for going into all the detail on building the stove! That is a very clever idea and a nice way to stay warm & cozy! See you next time! Thanks

Love how it looks like your sweeping leaves, though your broom has no bristles on it😆. Thanks for all the notching and shelter info. All these videos help me learn a little here and a little there🙂.

Awesome Dave! I'm gonna give this one a try this week. I think I might come off the vent pipe with a foot of wire in a few directions and connect some cordage to it. That way I can tie it off to stakes or trees so the wind don't blow it over. I'm gonna try to find some good stuff that isn't galvanized to build the fire place. Keep up the great work, Dave. And thanks!

Thanks David, you always have really neat ideas. I appreciate all the effort you go through to share it with us.

A lot of clever ideas put together making a good heated shelter that seems to be light weight to carry. Following your basic ideas anyone could make adjustments necessary depending on weather conditions. Thanks for doing the video, enjoy seeing you laugh about things along the way!

Oh man Dave Pearson presentation always add something special to a video 😂 Guy makes me laugh every time, like hanging out with your buddy who is always super excited to show you some crazy project he is working on. Amazing 👍👍👍👍

isn't that neat! I really like the concept behind the shelter. For me the winner is the cost of the set up. Your stove was inexpensive, the tarp and bed was inexpensive and the fact it is it's own pack is great. I was thinking.....i know watch out! Haha you might pile up some dirt around the bottom of the stove. I would seal it off and anchor it a bit. Awesome man! Thanks for sharing. Take care and I'll see you on the trail -Chris

Like the others said glad you're back missed you when you were gone for those few months you have unique way of doing things. Not like the cookie cutters I've learned a lot from you can make me laugh with some of the crazy things you do and yeah I remember the Dakota fire pit lol ;-)

I've learned more from you in one video than I have rom watching hundreds of others... 😊 thank you

That is the best easy and low cost solution to a camping stove I've seen. Thank you for posting!

I always get ideas from your videos keep them coming.

Great video David it is good to see you making them again. As always your videos are informative and entertaining. Keep them coming and look forward to the next one my friend.

I'm so glad that you are back. I really like this '' back to basics'' cheapo design. Simple , easy and effective.

I like your answer to the naysayers, those people who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views. Those folks probably think surviving is walking from the couch to the refrigerator and bushcrafting as firing up the gas grill on the patio. The less folks know the more negative they are. Thanks for the videos.

You are a mad genius my friend.

Wow Dave! You know how to camp in style! Not sure if i can make the fireplace but ill give it a try. Id love to take this to the Smokies! Take care my friend and keep the videos coming.

You sir are who they are talking about when they say " he's country as cornbread" lol, love it.

I see you as an expert. You always teach me new outdoor tactics. Thank you sir for your informative videos.

That is a Cool little fireplace and we had no tent fires !!! You and us will never forget that Thanks for your comments at the end If somebody feels it's not safe for them then please don't build one

sure is good to see you again...... out of alll my bushcraft guys i subscribed to ...... your number one out of 15+ channels...... love your vids.... big thumbs up from texas

I like this concept , little grill wire for cooking can be added easy , Your optimism and your positive attitude are the best. Greatings from UK Thanks

Dave I've never met a man that knows the melting point of anything galvanized or zinc and the weight to bungee strap ratio of a load out on a tarp pack attached to a LBV ( load bearing vest). You my friend are me bushcraft hero. 2 videos short of cutting an ear off. None the less i absolutely love how you teach. Not to mention you're a machinist wizard. If you ever do a guest on your video's. Please pick me.

love your videos, always learn something and always laugh, you're awesome!

WooHoo Hey David! Lovin' the stove and pack. As far as foolin' around, here in California one could be fallin' down the mountain and get saved by that awesome pack!! LOL You're gonna die from not havin' enough Fun in the Woods!! That was great fun, keep doin' what ya do, brother!! Good seein' ya!

You explained everything PERFECTLY, even for Newbies like me who know very minimal. I only learn stuff from videos like yours. I wish I could get out and do things like this but I have a Severely handicapped child so things like this are not possible. I enjoy watching though, very much, thanks 😇

Thank you for another great video. Very informative and enjoyable as usual! Best portable chimney I've seen. I would simply anchor it with steel safety wire for peace of mind. Please keep these videos coming. No one does it like you do. Thanks again.

Great idea as always, brother!! Man, you got some ideas and the skills to make them into reality... thanks for sharing and for entertaining us lol)) God bless you, brother))

A fantastic vid.... thank you for sharing atb Mike

Great video Dave. Thanks for sharing your experience, wisdom, and humor.

Nice to see you back, miss your smiling face. say hi to Nick, I figure we won't see him for a couple of years.(girls and cars). Keep the videos coming love them.

your video was very thorough. i learned a lot. and you have a nice personality to present videos. subscribed !

I have a suggestion. Bury the base of the fireplace that will force the air to draw from the front side of the fireplace. Also it will act like a mass heater heating the dirt. Also, I would use that welders blanket to wrap your pipe just in case a wind blows the tarp against the pipe. there are always ways to improve things. with enough improvements you have a home away from home.

Kitty is so well camouflaged I didn't notice kitteh the first time I watched this video. 🤣🤣Kitty got some screen time and made a nest in your gear.

Ive been watching a lot of different bushcrafters trying out their new tents & bags & stoves & all their other equipment .Wanted to thank you so much for keeping camping fun & basically cheap . Ive seen others show off sponsored equipment costing a fortune to some one like me & theres no way Id dare allow myself to set that stuff up without cringing at the thought of getting it dirty or God forbid a hole or melted spot in it .Ive done most of my camping close to home & still far enough in the woods to where I m not in my back yard which Ive not been ashamed of doing either But still !!!! . Im out there to basically enjoy being under the stars even if Im in a tent & cold as crap . Then cooking a quick meal for my dinner & a nice big breakfast over the campfire then go back home when I feel its time to . Over night or a week away . Ive read some of the comments bout the galvanized . Ive used it before & no problems but I have recently been using the hi temp paint on the inside & outside anymore . Cost bout $3 a can . But still if I had my druthers Id follow the way you do it & go out & have fun & enjoy my camping time . Thanks again Youre Great

Dude!!!, lol Hey man, i have to say i feel very lucky this morning. I seen you released a video. I recently purchased a playstation 3, which allows me to watch youtube on my widescreen tv. So hell ya, i get to watch your video on a widescreen tv. Sweeet lol . I am loving the fireplace, i may have to make one for my semi perm shelter i made . The way you set up your web gear, that is how i attach my sleeping bag and sleeping pad , when i go camping. I have two nylon straps that i put around the bag and pad and tighten it up, so it sits on your back like a back pack and all my gear is in my butt pack and side pouches. The reason i got the webgear is from watching your vids a couple years ago, i wanted to try it. I love it alot better then a back pack. I find a knife and a bow saw, can be all you need for building a shelter. I rather use a saw then an axe any day for that task.I agree,raised bed is the way to go for sure and it dont take much, good advice bro.I like the shelter man, looks warm for sure. thanks for sharing and always look forward to your Vids Dave, take care of yourself. If you want something to watch check out my new series I am doing with windham woodcraft. here is a link man to the playlist. kzfaq.info/sun/PLJKL0AIHUCiRJnyjy20RhnmgUDwaSRqBY

Actually, I have absolutely no time to watch an one-hour video. I like your ideas and your humor. Finally, I've seen almost the whole video (-: Greets from Switzerland Felix

Really like the testing and inventing and you're so right, one day, you'll be old, have some stories and memories worth talking about! Good video, always like them

Oh great.. more stuff to build !!! And I'm only halfway done with my reflector oven haha Great video. You sure hit the nail on the head about getting older.. I'm 63 and still learning. Not ready to settle down in front of the TV yet .

They complain because there jealous! I like it,,think I might just try it myself!

Another nice video man, I love your humour and ingenuity :) Keep up the good work!

Once again my friend... You are a genius never would have thought of the clothes pins and the duct work!

Love the cat in the back ground. Looks like you passed inspection with him. Like the stove also.

Happy camping

just recently subscribed... love the videos keep them coming!!

I think Dave is the happiest guy on the planet!

DON'T DELAY Dave !! Have learned the hard way by not having the self confidence in my own thinking THAT NUMEROUS idea's I had ,and GOOD one's, someone else eventually thought of, followed through, and MILLIONS that would have been mine is NOW THEIRS. Not saying you have to or should, that is your choice and even more , is would it make you happy. You seem quite contented & happy. As the apostle Paul said " godliness with contentment is great gain ". I love having money but not at the cost of my soul.

Great idea im going to save this and try it i like this idea its original and no one has thought of doing it this way before so good. Dont worry about the negative assholes there are so many negative people know there just lost souls, your a sweetie.

You are still inventing and gizmackering!

This is an absolute brillant idea!!! Thanks greatly for Empowering Humanity with this very useful knowledge!!! May Our Creator Bless you greatly with more awesome and inspiring projects that Nourish your Soul!!!! Plz take Excellent Care of Yourself!!!

Great video, great info and detail as to how and why it works. Best part is the don't take it so serious and complain.... Get off your couch and enjoy the outdoors and life! Could not agree more ! Thanks again

Very nice idea and as always very useful. I have got inspired by your video, and went overnight the last weekend in -3F with my little portable stove. It worked nicely, but some modifications needs to be done. I just uploaded the video. Thank you and take care brother. M.S.T.

You are a mad genius my friend ;-)

just friggin' amazing. Most excellent. Wish I would have had this 30 yrs ago when I camped in the Adirondacks.

The simplicity of the whole set-up is beautifully amazing. I suggest using the diagonal blanket folding method that movers use, they call it a "diaper wrap," to wrap fragile items like pictures, because it leaves a corner as a handle that tightens the wrap up on it's self. Wow, I just realized that you didn't have to rush towards the end because of failing daylight this time. Great video as usual, thank you.