The Dakota Fire Hole - Stealth Fire

What if I told you that you could build a fire that only you could see? For stealth camping, the 'Dakota Fire Hole' is just what you need. Low smoke. Low visibility at night.

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Thanks for watching!

[FleaOnPeanut]

This is the correct way to do a "How to" video. Quick, to the point, no long winded intro, humor, no fuss no muss. Thank you for being on point.

[Angelfoxxie]

I don't normally comment on Youtube videos, but I gotta say, this is EXACTLY how a 'how to' video should be done. You got right to the point, showed us only what we needed to see, and hell, I learned something.
Good job!

[radiationraven]

Usually a “how to” video or “DIY at home” goes is: Step 1: be able to use an extremely difficult to find $14, 000 piece of equipment. I like the pack shovel being all that’s required!

[SirTweaksalot]

Good on you for including the part about filling the holes again afterwards! Not just for human ankles but larger animals too.

[bethroundell]

Have you ever cooked baked beans in a hole in the ground. That was a method we tried at our cottage as we were off grid. Mom found the recipe in the news paper in the 60-70's called Hudson Bay baked beans. Definitely off grid. It suggests using a coffee can for your pot. I bought a cast iron dutch oven. I put aluminum foil over the top before the cover to protect from getting ash in when removing pot from fire pit. Oh, that Smokey taste.

[Budietoyka]

Now that's a proper guide. No bullshit, no useless talking and proper attitude. Peace bro.

[chakowilderness]

I rarely comment and rarely like how-to videos on youtube: too much talking and "dead space", I find myself trying to skip ahead, then missing something, backtracking, fast-forwarding - 5 minutes worth of information in 20 minutes. This is not one of those videos. One of the best I've seen. Thanks.

[Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

"Man who digs his own fire hole gets warm twice" -Me

[otis]

Narration: Calm.
Digging: Aggressive af!

[guerrillatacticaloutdoors]

By far THE BEST description of this legendary fire lay available on youtube, but not for the weak of heart! Love your sense of humor, Alfie!

[hyboirds]

"You can get the hole dug in 5 minutes" lol! You have a very different landscape there then I've got for sure. Digging a 2 foot hole where I live is gonna take a good 20+ minutes, especially out in the woods. It's just all rocks with a bit of dirt I'm between em haha! Still tho, good tips, good video!

[DivergentDroid]

Please, tell me more about this Cheap Hooker...

[CplDAF]

Not only did I figure how make an incognito fire, I also got a good laugh. 10/10 quality content

[NiteSaiya]

For better effect, you might have done this in an open field. The Dakota lived in a region with lots of plains and little cover. A fire may be seen from miles away at night. Some other plains tribes went so far as to live in homes carved out of the sides of ravines and ditches because any visible standing structure on the plains could be seen from a great distance and anyone passing by might choose to drop by. Including raiders.

[Mostaism]

Bloody hell man, your commentary is as good as your fire pit

[smartass]

Dakota fire hole? Sounds like something you get after a weeklong session of eating chipotle for lunch.

[sergeantsonso]

its amazing i figured this out on my own when i was 12.
this is my default fire-building method, im not a stealth camper or anything, i just find it easier to get a fire started when it's underground.

[SurvivalOnPurpose]

Very good video Alfie.  Very informative and nice camera work too. This type of fire could also be very helpful in preventing the spread of a surface fire in dry conditions. 

[lmcc]

“Sh!t I broke my ankle! ...sweet! a Dakota fire hole! I don’t have to dig my own! And look at all the wet leaves around here. This is my lucky day!”

[stealthfyresurvivalstoves]

Great video, Alfie! The Dakota Fire Hole is so awesome, we designed a stove around the concept. Now we can build one anywhere, including in the sand.