Testing a $13 'Bow Drill Kit' - Is it good for beginners?

[MelissaBackwoods]

Links to bowdrill kit and my hip bag you see in the video:

Thank you for watching 😊

[bushcraftbasics]

That was funny, I just ordered the same one about three weeks ago just on a whim. Then I see this video.

[timrox]

my favorite naf person! climbed trees effortlessly and still the best with bow fishing ive ever seen!

[pederhalverson]

I agree 10000% btw. Jute is insanely good at going from zero to hero instantly! I used it to start an initial burn in a tent stove last year and was amazed how fast it combusted

[tania]

Just saw your episode on discovery go and it ended with a cliff hanger. I showered to the end of the internet to see what happened. Glad I found your YouTube. My anxiety/panic disorder journey now includes an interest in outdoor survival.

[joemiller]

Great to see you back Melissa, I hope all is well God bless.

[Henricus_Institoris]

Very autentical, very honest, that you did not cut out the scene where you nearly burnt your face. Not everything on the tube has to be perfect - thats real life!

[funnybusinessinvestigator]

I didn't realize you could get a bow drill anywhere near that cheap. Just seems like a niche item that would be more expensive for that reason.
Side note: I freaking love your accent.

[Swayzee]

Ha! Way to rock the waiting scene. My 6 year old is constantly trying to make fire by rubbing sticks together...now that the snow is finally gone here, N. of the Soo, we should give this a go. Not sure if he would be able to put enough weight on the downward pressure. Great idea, thanks for the review.

[vergeofchaos]

Yay! She's back! Great video and I'm gonna buy one!

[outdoorsman]

I’ve seen that kit on Amazon probably a 1000 times and never gave it another thought because I thought it would be cheaper quality than that. Now I feel like I need one!

[swnyto]

Great review of a good product. Thank you for including us on the first attempt.

[gamercatsz]

Wow this looks awesome! In Europe we mostly use a much smaller device called a lighter tho. It's much easyer, cheaper and faster to make a fire that way.

[VernonTate-yi]

Great job on the bow fire I will get one and give it a try thanks 👍🏻

[Splagnate]

Thank you! Great to know you’re doing well!

[ALPHAJACK]

Very nice, I have to get one to teach the grandkids, thanks for that demo Melissa

[sharpsvilleBill]

Melissa, woman, how do you keep getting more beautiful with each passing year?! Nice to see you again. cheers!

[mannihh]

Very unique design I've never seen before - thanks for showing.
One thing I noticed: the cordage is quite loose, so you loose rotation at every change of direction, I think it would help to tighten the cord. It sure would help to take a longer 'bow' too. When I do a bow-drill, my spindle isn't as fat under the cord and not as small at the tip - it doesn't dig in the hearthboard as fast and deep and rotates quicker.
You were sucessful at least, so very interesting to watch a different design that's working.

[Sagis]

wooo that got a big flame fast..good job Melissa.I never doubted you..i seen what you can do. i never had luck using them.magnified glass worked ok if the suns out and strong..all them poor ants i toasted..your the best Melissa.Take care.

[Odian]

Nice vix. It's good to see another Michigander having fun. Take care.