HOW I TAN ANIMAL HIDES (the easy way) for Bushcraft / Survival / Camping trips. Caveman Carpet!

In this video, I show you how to tan animal hides, especially deer hides, using Alum & Borax. It's a fairly simple process that doesn't require any previous experience. Just follow these simple steps and reward yourself with a hide that is great for camping, or just place it in front of your fireplace for your dog to lay on!

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[Skooozle]

When I was a kid, my Dad would often offer to tan my hide. It's interesting to see, in detail, what he was willing to do for me.

[brandonbrown]

Freshly cut branches, notched be hand with a saw, chiseled out with an axe, and suddenly a power drill for holes 😂. Love it!

[BLaCkEdOutSWIPZ]

Id love to see a complete bushcraft version of tanning a hide. Using only what nature gives you kind of thing. Without the chemicals and paste etc, how was it done in the olden days

[bdctrans]

Great video. I grew up using the soaking method using the brains of the deer. It does eliminate the multiple applications that you use with the borax method, and I find it leaves the hide softer yet than the borax. But not everyone likes the thought of using deer or pig brains. It is a very messy and stinky method, you do need to have a strong tummy on you, and you do have to do more hand scraping prior to the application. You do risk the chance of tearing the hide, but it really teaches you to get a feel of the hide and flesh. A native woman taught me to use the post method, but use a flat beater paddle to help you, especially those who don't have much strength in their hands or are arthritic. But I would love for you to share with the readers the Brain treated method. I think they would really appreciate the authentic way hides were processed.

[jakedajuggernaught]

It would be pretty cool if we could see a 'primitive tanning' something closer to what people would do before having borax/alum on hand. Just a thought, your videos are great!

[James-mvqx]

I've watched loads of tanning videos over the past few years, this is by far the best one. Thank you

[Creative_soil]

I have watched this video over and over. I finally have everything. Today I am tanning 4 hides.

[octaviusthecrafter]

I love how he is doing it the "bush craft" way and he uses a pressure washer to deflesh an animal. I know I don't have experience in this field but it just made me laugh.

[ericferguson]

Neat work. I am impressed. I tanned a couple of goats in a solution of vinegar, water and salt and was pleased with the result, . If I get a deer this season I will try a few things differently, like using the pressure washer, as fleshing it with knives was a real chore. Also, a frame would make the job easier. I had a hard time sourcing the Alum and vinegar sounded a lot safer anyways. The neatest thing about tanning is there are a lot of options and I enjoyed the deep dive into an area I'd not really thought of before.

[williamtell]

When I wore a younger man's clothes, I used to tan the hides from animals I harvested. I've had deer hides, fox squirrel hides and Raccoon hides. I would decorate our living room with them. Some being used on our coffee tables and shelves. Over time I sold them off. I, to this day, still have a Racoon hide hanging on our wall that was the biggest I have ever harvested! That was in 2004. I on occasion rub a bit of coconut oil on it. My technique is a bit different but seems to work well. The old stretch, scrape, salt and scrape method. Then needing after oil is applied. Wiping and hanging and wiping again. More work is involved but results are good. Nearing retirement age I plan to take up this task again for the younger hunters so they will have a fine hide from their harvest. Thank you for sharing your technique. I will be using it.

[jasonhenry]

One of the reasons I do not hunt is I don't want to sacrifice a life for nothing. This allows me to use the death more responsibly. I really like that. I want to be able to use as much as the animal as I can. I think this really shows how easy that can be. The rewards are much more. Thank you for making learning look easy and approachable. Making me more efficient. Much love. Be safe out there.

[rasputin]

Just the other day I was out in the bush hunting. I had been patiently waiting all morning in one spot. The cool crisp November air that day was particularly refreshing and helped me maintain my focus. Suddenly, as if from no where, Cernunnos, the stag god himself appeared before me. I couldn't believe it, I was briefly stunned at this sight before me that no mortal eyes should behold. This beautiful stag. I slowly raised my bow and drew back my string. I silently prayed in my mind. I took aim, and let loose. What seemed like an eternity, was no over in less than the blink of an eye. I approached this noble beast in humble admiration. I knelt down next to him and said "I'm going to power wash your hide in the middle of the woods, just as my ancestors did in ancient times." I found the nearest 120v oak outlet near me, and began the process. I will never forget that day for the rest of my life.

[simonmohs]

Awesome tutorial!
Thanks for making tanning hides feel accessible for the beginner🙏

[certaintraveler]

Thank you so much for this video! Everything I’ve seen on YouTube so far has made it seem super complicated and like you need loads of kit but this simplified it right down for me! Will be tanning my first hide this weekend 😁.

[jasonhenry]

Also. I would love to see a full video on all the different styles of tanning. Maybe some olden styles, modern styles with some hunting tips. (What to hunt with, where to hit, how to clean. Maybe show from hunting to tanning in a few method's.) Because I know how the animal dies can effect the finished animal hide.

[bryanjarboe]

My favorite part is when you went from your hatchet to your dewalt. I literally laughed out loud. Not in frustration but in appreciation of the idea that you don’t need to whittle those holes by hand for more youtube views, we all know we’d each grab a real drill and bang them out in a practical manner. Thanks for the honestly.

[rustyshackleford]

Thank you for this awesome in-depth video! Im currently following these steps and am on round 2 of tanning solution. My first round was a little too watery so I made sure this one was more pasty. It sure is a lot harder than you make it look. I admire the skill. Thank you for sharing this!

[Quietluxury]

he is a real gentleman. I respect and admire, I used to have a cowhide but when it came to tanning I failed

[threeriversforge]

I've brain-tanned quite a few hides, but never hair-on. The pressure washer was a neat idea. Sure beats working over a beam for an hour to clean the meat and fat off!

[stanmorem]

Just finished this. My hides turned out quite stiff and it took me a bit of time to get the last batch of dried tanning formula off the hide. I did stretch the hides around a post and just applied neatsfoot oil so 🤞 they loosen up a bit. All around fun project!