Dakota Fire Hole Rocket Stove🔥🪵

Making a Dakota fire hole rocket stove using a Humvee folding shovel. Use discount code "WOODSBOUND" for 15% off your first BattlBox subscription purchase

[KeithOlson]

A few tips:

1. Make *SURE* to avoid tree roots, as they can keep smouldering for a long time and cause a forest fire long after you leave the area. If the ground is full of them, you can dig a larger hole, then pack dirt back into the sides as a buffer.

2. Once you've dug your fire hole, dig the draft hole in the direction the wind is coming from. This will help the fire burn better.

3. After you are done using the fire for the night, you can dump the dirt back into the hole and then set up your tent over it for extra warmth.

Cheers!

[williamclinard]

I just bought a percolator like that a couple days ago. just for the purpose of Bushcraft and survival. I don't drink coffee but it can be used for a multitude of other purposes including purifying water. The Dakota fire is perfect stealth camping and remaining undetected

[norasanchez]

Oh wow i was on the right mind set of digging a hole but since I havent ever needed to use or build one, Ive never dealt on issue of how well it works so thank you for sharing & doing the work for me 😍😍 I Love that shovel as well, thanks

[andrewh]

I grew up in the South Dakota fire hole...Growing up on a farm, , with a navy seabee dad, he was like a rocket stove, very hot, highly efficient and showed us the constant flow of fresh air, work, work and work. He only had to get rough, once or twice, then I understood where my location was, in the barn....lol

[jlondon]

These fires work best in plains or open areas. The stealth is hindered at night by trees and leaves reflecting the light down and out into the surrounding forest. Plus as mentioned in other comments, tree roots can and will eventually get hot and dry enough to burn and spread the fire to unintended areas.

[mattpolka]

Came across your challenge randomly and love it! You have a very friendly and clear style that is much appreciated, particularly for someone like me who is not much of an outdoorsman. Compared to some similar channels I have seen where you basically have to be a Navy Seal to do what’s suggested, your channel is inviting and gives everyone encouragement to enjoy the outdoors, whether they are a regular or not! Well done! Plus, you’re from PA!

[dumpstrfukk]

Very practical and useful video! Thank you sir.

[jamesdutchman]

Finally! Something for me to know during the zombie apocalypse.

[sktrnate]

Super cool! I used this technique to make a grill with an old steel rim and a grate!

[WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

I’m going to do this when the rain clears up. Excellent video made simple. Thanks man!

[dapl]

You honestly should make a book about these survival skills

[patriciaforreywatts]

We call that an "E tool" (entrenching tool) in the Marines. I love your videos! I wish I had seen them decades ago, but you probably weren't born yet! 😅

[jimwilton-sdle]

First thing I made was the Dakota fire hole at work perfect thank you

[UNTrider]

Love your informative advertising for that shovel...

[ExoRifleman]

Learned how to do this in the Marines! Love it

[ao]

That's Clay? Laughs in Oklahoma. Lmao.

[suilegew]

Be sure that the ground is wet and root free when you do this. Also, insulate with rocks or sand. Root fire is no joke...

[willdenoble]

If you make the gap connecting the two holes smaller (like golfball size) and dig the air hole at a 45 angle to the fire hole 90 vertical angle, then the rocket/vacuum effect will be much greater and your fire will burn way hotter and cleaner. Just my personal experience from BSA.

[dieterschiro]

Love the spade (shovel) brother looks like its strong

[jeffbaker]

I see how it can work it's a great idea