What happens when you use creek rocks on a fire

[MrSweetloustyles]

I’ve always heard of this happening. Thanks for letting us all see it first hand.

[nigrud]

Imagine being the first caveman to figure out shrapnel wounds

[Crazy_Diamond_]

This is one of those instances where I knew it was a thing but had never seen it before. Thank you so much for this demonstration.

[pantherfishgill]

Finally somebody showing a video of this. I learned this in the 80s in the boy scouts.

[Evan]

A great tip and a killer demonstration to go along with it. That's how you effectively warn people and spread good information.

[XRakkgruntX]

Explanation, demonstration and the practical application, straight to the point. Great teacher.

[GL-RTA_SOR]

Thank you for this. You just taught me another way that I'm very lucky I'm not dead. Between the ages of 20 and 23, the majority of weekends at or above 50°F camping along the banks Ohio River. I'm 37 now and unfortunately have not had the time to camp since. I've never been able to start a camp fire with less than 4 gallons of 87 octane gasoline. I always tried to be safe by making a fire ring of rocks that I found nearby. Between the gasoline and (as you've now taught me) the rocks, I'm lucky not to have accidentally killed myself. I'm FINALLY going to have time to go camping this summer, near where I I'd before. This time, I'm going to have someone with me that actually knows how to start a camp fire without gasoline. And now, I know not to use the rocks along the banks of the river. So, you have just saved my life and the life of my mother, who I've convinced to rough it for a weekend. Thank you so very

[MercedesLefrancois]

Great advice, also helps to avoid rocks that look like they're made of multiple materials

[sylvariatzaka]

Never seen this actually demonstrated. Very useful, good vid.

[danbrown]

Only because it was heated up too fast... You can use these rocks. You just need to leave them outside (but near) the fire for a few hrs before placing them on the fire. All rocks lose their water over a short period of time ( 3 to 4 hrs) at roughly 280 to 350 deg F. They are strangely like sponges.
So if you happen to find the 'perfect' flat rock set it next to the fire first. You'll be able to use it the next day.
I've tested all types of rocks and minerals as a special Inspector for building bases, roads, and highways for 20 years.
But, yes... Too fast can be dangerous.
Cheers 🥂.

[VGreggUndercover]

Literally one of the best camping informational shorts ever

[loganthemins]

I had no idea, but this explains why my lakeside bonfire blew up and hurled hot embers at me.

[Will_Forge]

Unless you want to make rapid manufactured sharp edged caveman stone tools.

[jwk]

This has got to be one of the best channels on youtube. Appreciate your hard work

[hunterellis]

You just potentially saved my life in an emergency situation! Thank you sir

[anonymousthesneaky]

Could you imagine being the first caveman to have this happen to you? Just cookin food and then BANG!

[primes]

A scout camp taught us to use deep dish plates and small rocks to turn dutch ovens into convection ovens, and they said to not use wet rocks or sandstone. Thank you for demonstrating why

[rustinstardust]

Thank you for this! I've seen so many videos of people cooking on flat rocks and I swore I'd try it myself...but now I know to avoid rocks from the water

[zerofactor]

Made one of those indian hot rock beds with some rocks I found near the creek and boy was that an eventful night

[Soul_Contract]

I plan on cooking on stones so this information is immensely valuable. Thank you for this!!