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Proof that skills are better than gear.

This is how I started camping, goodwill, free stuff on Craigslist, and stuff people threw out at the curb. Did what I had to in order to get into the woods for very little money. Love seeing how easy it is to find items that will work just fine for overnights in the woods without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars. Some people get caught up in the gear and forget why they even went out, to enjoy their time outside.

LoL. Today I brought my laundry upstairs in a big garbage bag. My daughter laid on it, and I said "when Corporal goes camping he fills his bags with leaves to make a comfy bed!" She loved that. We watch you every week. She's only 6, but we'll be practicing soon. ❤️👍

Dude this vid is strait up as common man as it gets! The ability to just visualize the value in the basic items would be a challenge to a lot of people these days with how dependent on the latest and greatest technology society has become. The inspiration this video created was priceless! Especially for people who still have a spirit of independence and self sufficiency. Great stuff Corporal Kelly! Keep it up!

What is everyone's major malfunction that they can't watch the whole video? Keep doing your thing Corporal. I wouldn't miss one for the world!

I like your bit on “sun washing.” My grandma was a pioneer and homesteaded in Washington state. She talked about “sun purification” and swore by it.

Excellent work as always Corp, just shows you its not "the gear" that gets you through, its knowledge and attitude.

Corporal this time I wanted to say an extra big thank you for all of the entertainment and education you've provided here on KZfaq. It's too bad more people don't see what I see. Your $25 budget just goes to show how easy it would be for anybody to get out and spend a night in the woods. So here's my thanks and I hope you can use it to raise the steaks (and bacon) on a future video. As always I enjoyed this immensely and can't thank you enough.

I’m really loving these “minimal/improvised kit” videos. It shows what you can accomplish if you have the knowledge and skills to adapt to the situation. You are always a highlight of our Sunday. Thanks!

I had never seen a fire started with the small flashlight lense mirror before - a cool skill. Spark onto charred material another one I've never seen before. It's great to learn a new survival skill.

If you were to post an hour long video, I would watch it from start to finish. Your videos give me ideas for my camping trips. Also, I love and appreciate how consistently you have posted videos since you started. Stay awesome and stay safe!

Never fails: I learn something every time I watch you, Corporal. Thank you for keeping on teaching us how to *thrive* outdoors.

I know I'm being repetitive, but this is again a perfect example of knowledge over expensive gear. Thanks for sharing with & teaching us.

Learned a few new things from this one. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't believe these are getting 10-12 minutes of viewing time. I always watch start to finish and 9 times out of 10, I'm wishing they didn't end when they did. Can't please everybody, I guess.

Love your videos! No dumb music, just the sounds of nature. I also like how you show people how they can survive using inexpensive everyday items. Anybody can spend big money on a bunch of expensive gear but I'll bet there's more low income people watching than anything else! Thank you for your Service and keep the outstanding videos coming!

I have been very I’ll this last couple of years and almost died 3 times. I love the outdoors and especially being able to survive and thrive! I have learned so much from your videos, new ideas I never thought of for creating camps and shelters, knot tying (I appreciate the way you always take the time to slow down when tying your knots so we can learn), knife skills and your insights to equipment etc. Being unable to get outside has been very depressing, but whenever I see you out there It gives me encouragement to keep pushing through and, keep moving forward so I can get back out there! Thank You for sharing what you know with us! It is inspiring! May Gods bless you and keep you and your son! Rabbi Moshe

The tip on making char material was outstanding af!

I was watching AB Camping and outdoors and he was tying a knot he mentioned that if the subscribers wanted to learn about different rope knots and different types of knots they should watch Corporals Corner and he is right you almost always show us how to tie a good knots.

Wow. So many take-aways from this video. 1. Fallen leaves in a garbage bag as a bed. 2. How to cut wood with a non-serrated blade. 3. Knots. 4. Creating charcoal, which is great to know; could also come in handy to create an improvised water filtration system. Love this! This would be such an interesting challenge to do, because it's so easy to spend way too much money on gear.

OUTSTANDING !!! This is reality. This is our future. In my career I have dealt with hundreds of homeless camps. That reality could quite easily be our reality all too soon. Thrift shop accruements is SURVIVAL. By far the best vid I’ve seen, and I’ve seen thousands! Well done !

I miss the 30 minute videos, not gonna lie. You do what makes you happy. It's your channel not any one else's. Keep up the great videos brother.

For me, it’s my favourite way to start my week👍🏻 what a cool way for teenage kids to start out, with their own gear. Gotta start somewhere, get them outside, away from the screen, and give them some good basic skills, that might save them, one day.

I like this idea much better than the $250 Walmart haul. During that, when you were suggested gradually swapping out cheap equipment for better stuff, I thought why not get better stuff from the start by purchasing used? Poor people do not consider $250 “budget.” And poor people are better off learning that QUALITY LASTS. Anyway, these are all great fun and I love following along.

Heck that crappy tarp was heads and shoulders above a tube tent. It was capable of numerous uses.

The parabolic mirror fire starter was brilliant.

Love the variety in your recent vids. That CC attitude is awesome. "Why?" "Because it can be done."

“The crappiest tarp in the world” with “rust proof aluminum grommets” 🤣🤣 that parabolic lens trick is the masters touch, love it. Next time you can rip the copper wire out of the electric blanket and make a radio antenna to put in your online food delivery using Morse code.

Great idea 💡.....from riches to refuse to riches .....the Prepper cycle goes on !

Knowledge is priceless and to share the knowledge you have is absolutely selfless. The principals you teach are not just enjoyable ingenious and entertaining but potentially life saving and that is deserves the deepest gratitude 🙏.Thank you

The fire with the flashlight reflector was "outstanding!"

How many times am I allowed to rewatch the part where you toss that entire tree like it's a pencil? Outstanding.

Thanks for showing those knots slowly--I appreciate that!

Yes thank you shawn for another overnighter vid I was out with the kids yesterday improvised cooking on hot rocks and a shelter kids loved it.Inspired on the work you do so thank you.

Not sure if you know this, but garlic powder should be hydrated a little before you cook with it. Measure out the garlic powder you are going to use, add a tiny bit of water, then wait a few minutes before you use it. It really brings out the garlic flavor that way. Oil doesn’t “activate” the garlic, and heat destroys the enzymes that make the flavor, so hydrate the garlic powder first.

You shown proof that even inexpensive stuff can work in making a shelter and heating up food. Also making a fire excellent job

What I love about this channel is you get that “Asmr” aspect but he still explains what he’s doing

I’m now heading to the Goodwill Store to find some cheap crap for camping! I never thought a thrift store could set you up for an emergency night in the woods! Plus, you never know when you’ll find something great!

Glad you skipped the lighter. The flashlight ember was cool

Absolutely love the torch reflector fire lighting! First time I’ve seen that one! 👏👏👏

Awesome fire with the flashlight!!! Whole video made for me in 5 seconds! Love you man! You’re so bad ass! You inspire me to take my son out and show him things you’ve taught me!

I've seen a Dollar Tree and Walmart kit before but this is a new one for me. Well done Shawn!

Shawn Kelly the " Bishop of bushcraft; master of all he surveys ", you rock Shawn.

Love you so much, as a disabled Marine, you keep me motivated, Semper Fi

I really enjoy your videos. I couldn't do what you do"but" if I should ever find myself needing to survive without the soft lifestyle I'm use to, you've given me something that could save my life. Thank you for your service and for what you're doing now.

Love these dollar store or thrift stores challenge videos. Very Great.

Once again the Corporal proves it’s better to have Extensive knowledge than EXPENSIVE equipment. Great job !!

Loving how you get more out of that el cheapo gear than that craptastic £500 "ultimate" amazon survival kit

Brother, you got balls that clank! I'm 46 and gone are the days of roughin' it like that! The aches and pains after a night like that are REAL! Thanks for keeping at it for us your loyal viewers. I really appreciate the creativity and commitment!🍻🍻

Thanks to this channel I have been inspired to get back out in the woods. I am heading out AGAIN this afternoon, and am planning an overnighter in the near future.

Outstanding AF! Thank you Corporal! Sundays wouldn't be the same! 🇺🇲

Parabolic lens, decomp wood, sanitizing or sterilization, learned a new fav knot, awesome!!! Love the improvement for leaf bed to hopefully get some sleep. Great video man. The temping of the wood great idea!!!

One word of caution about using used cook wear: Be sure to check for unusual residue on the inside. People use cook wear for heating things, which they were not intended for. I have seen people use old cook wear for melting lead wheel weights, for making fish weights. I don't know if that heavy metal residue would be removed by boiling. It is, admittedly, unlikely you will happen upon a cook pot with heavy metal residue, but still worth considering.

" Double bagging it because we don't know where it's been" 😂😂 your one liners kill me.

“Juuusst like that.” Rockin’ video as usual. Cheap? Yes, but there are ways to get the job done without busting the bank.

Not too far from the crap gear we used on trips when I was a kid. We spent all our money on boots, socks, down coat, and sleeping bag. I remember taking a small pot, utensils, and other stuff from my Mom's kitchen! I used an old, worn out before I got it Case knife for everything. Those were the days!

Using that light bulb reflecter from that flashlight to start a fire was genius!AF😊

Using the flashlight reflector is a good method, not used much now. Back when I smoked, I lit my cigarette and then used it to light my fire. Lit a dead cattail for my fire the next day.

“In the voice of Lieutenant Dan”: Got dam it Corporal! That trash bag bed is one of the best got-dang-ideas out there

I think watching these videos of you temporarily escaping, truly help the rest of us when we can't 👏🤠

Everything you show us is a jewel. I appreciate all the little tricks of your trade to push the rest watching to your level. Many thanks.

Excellent video Shawn , that's what I'm talking about , back to basics. No fancy fort made from timbers in the woods. Just darn good old common sense fun. There should be an icon for 2 thumbs up if you really dig the video.

I have bought all my wool blanket from thrift stores/charity shops over the years. Better than a sleepingbag in summer great addition in winter

Speaking as a person who has had survival training and put those skills to use on at least four continents, my fave part is his field expedient rakes!! 😂🤣

Im just starting out hiking/camping/backpacking. And i had the misconception you needed to buy at least purpose built, or name brand gear to have a decent time. Finding your videos has shown me otherwise. Awesome builds with re purposed items, while having a good time outside, I like it . Keep up the great work Cpl.

"....double-bagging it because we don't know where it's been." 😆 Know that some of us do appreciate your humor👌

OUTSTANDING, Corporal! Really enjoying all the different, minimal, “junk” kits! Showing how it can be done on a budget/survival! Thank you, for continuing to make great tutorials! Semper Fi, Marine

that looks like a great knife for the money , its nice to have as a back up you can hide somewhere

It's not that I get bored watching your 30 minute videos, I have a 21 month old daughter that is constantly making me step away cause she is getting into things! And after she goes to sleep, I'm barely awake the next 30 mins to watch a video. I love the content you put out I just don't have 30 mins most of the time to actually pay good attention to the video. Love you Cpl Kelly!!

Definitely the best bcraft channel more innovative than most

Tips and tricks galore, in this "Thrift store finds" instalment of the brilliant Corporals Corner.... Outstanding AF . Thank you ATVB Scott Somerset UK

"because I have a bomb a** recipe that I wanna share with you" love it haha

These products make you appreciate the real quality gear!

Looks like the kit I had made as a kid from plunderer items the parents wouldn't miss but sadly it was a Jansport backpack and idk what chef's knife 🔪 I had tarp off the wood pile and I had this awesome magnifying glass outa an old Camera it was thick it came out a one that you look down into but face forward. When that Camera 📸 Broke I took the lenses out wrapped them in cloth and put them in my survival/ spy kit hahaha

20 min vids should work well. Lots of people get 30 mins for lunch and can now watch a 20 vid and get lunch too. In the past I didn't really understand char material but I do now. The flashlight reflector I didn't think would work. FnA it did.. great video.

Ooh Rah! Improvise, Adapt, Overcome! You have certainly lived it!💖

I enjoy perusing the thrift stores. You never know what you'll find. Great tip using the flashlight and if you have to wander around in the dark it is so much better than a burning stick.

Excellent video, once again. What I'm really liking about this most recent series of videos is that, by showing how you approach these challenges, you remove the excuses that someone needs to spend a lot of money on a lot of expensive gear before they can get out in the woods and live. Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge and experience!

Excellent one again. Personally, the elaborate builds are okay once in awhile but these types are better.

Way to challenge yourself and keep the videos original. You have taught us alot!

I love that you still do a detailed, simple instruction of your tarp Ridgeline every once in a while. I have 2 full Ridgelines set up in the garage because of your videos. One for me, one for my girls. Keep up the good work.

I love how you show if you had too. with a low budget you are a wonderful teacher. Thanks you for sharing with everyone. Oh yes I got stranded on Kodiak island in Alaska the cheap blue tarps are great fire enhancer it will burn wet wood. Have an awesome week see you next sunday

Cpl. Kelly, Another Outstanding Video and information AF, you don't need name brand stuff to go out and enjoy the outdoors. Great looking meal too, two of my favorite steak and bacon what more could you ask for. You Are The Master Woodsman and Bushcrafter thanks again for passing on the knowledge and craft. Tim L.

Corporal, being in the military, you know that survival does throw "nuggets" your way. When you found the lighter, you found a nugget.

i had always heard of starting a fire with the reflector from a flashlight, but had never seen it successfully done until now. mind blown... just one more reason i'm glad i found your channel. thanks for all the great content!

Loved the video. I tracked with you on everything until using the parabolic from the flashlight to create some char material. Would never have thought of that. Great idea, always a valuable takeaway from your videos. Keep'em coming!

More valuable lessons , proving that with a few basics the most important thing is knowledge and ingenuity 😃 Knife selection was a good lesson too 😃

Very informative video, really appreciate the way you show the knotting processes you use. The alternative fire starters were helpful as well. I watched beginning to end.

The best thing I've found in your channel is the way you tie knots..that something most important for me to learn About it.. Salute from Malaysia

Pretty sweet set up for $25! Great video as always! And URRAH! Because bacon is back in the menu boys! Thats a mean recipe. I would go into the wilderness just for the grub.

That was outstanding AF. Today i Learned a new way to start up a fire. Thank you. Always pleasure to watch your videos.

I think half my outdoor gear came from a very clean church thrift store. Coleman sleeping bags $8, billy cups $1, low backpack cot $7, dome tent $10, propane stove with a dozen canisters $15, dining shelter 8x8 (no poles) $5, etc... Most campers should hit such a store first. Many people buy a bunch of gear, try it twice and give up. Most of what i find looks nearly new at 1/10 the price

To those who have never lived at altitude like up in the Rocky Mountains water does not like to boil. You got to really crank up the stove.

You are an inspiration. Time to go through my gear I packed up and stowed away 10 years ago, start learning knots, and hit the woods. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Good vid. Proved you don't need to spend a fortune on equipment. Not necessarily thrift store but you don't need a $200 knife, $400 tent, etc. Hope I am not overstepping any boundries, but, miss the vids with medium size dude. Hope all is well.

I LOVE the knot tying! Easy to follow...and every time you say bad boy i take a swig of my beer. 👍

A good source of food to take along for camping or back packing is dried beans and a little pack of cured ham. Nutritious, satisfying and will normally last for a good while.

First timer to your channel. Subscribed. Good stuff.

You may be "happy" with your thrift store finds @ $25 but I'm super stoked at the little tips/tricks that you show on your videos! (i.e., the knots, the tent, disinfecting dishes, disinfecting a blanket, etc.) So glad you do your videos for us city folk!!!!

Camping....usually consists of spending a small fortune to live like you're homeless but with this "kit", some hobo ingenuity and basic bushcraft skills, the good Corporal makes it work! Well done, Marine!