100°F HOT tent with COLD outdoor meal tray. 3 days SOLO in SNOW

The far North is an amazing place to be. This year was a late start to winter and I am crossing the lakes by foot to get to my tent shack paradise. It's very windy and blustery, but the weather isn't too cold yet. One of the best things about being a KZbinr is that I get ideas from you! During this 3 day trip in the wilderness, I build a foldable meal tray so I can eat while looking at the beautiful scenery.
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How much experience do I have?
That depends. I am pretty good at starting a fire these days and gathering wood. But I don't really have true bushcraft skills and definitely no carpentry or construction skills or training. I could probably make a shelter if I had to, but that would just come from all the KZbin training (watching) over the years.
What gear do I use?
Canon 90D camera
Rode videomicro
Sigma Art 18-35mm 1.8
Sigma Art 50mm 1.4
Canon 10-18mm stm
I do not live in the tent. I just visit whenever I can.

[@brianmcintyre6407]

I was cheering out loud you took my door shelf suggestion! I have since revised it since I made the suggestion, but I feel you already know what I'll suggest as you use it and make the appropriate upgrades. I also will suggest always having fire kindling ready, with a lighter or 2, for emergencies. If you're remote, and you or a person seeks shelter in your cabin, you will need fire to save your life or lives. I'd also include a few cans of soup or food, just so someone can take shelter in an emergency situation but I'd also leave a pen and paper so they can write you a message.

[@jeffplant3]

Good on you Brian. Great suggestion and the magic of it was revealed as soon as the camera showed Jay sipping on his coffee enjoying the visual moment of that tremendous landscape. The therapy he will gain from having that shelf is of great value. Excellent idea and contribution by you!

[@driverdan6988]

Brian, so glad you gave him the perfect vantage point tray table idea. So happy for Jay to enjoy the view from the comfort of his shelter! So awesome😆👌👍😉

[@k.c.8535]

Thank you Brian for posting, otherwise we wouldn't of known who suggested the shelf, I like it.

[@beccamcmullen8174]

Very nice touch. :)

[@possemis]

i would actually leave some MRE's and a bottle of water, instead of cans of soup. the cans can start leaking when you have massive temperature differences. you can defrost a bottle of water inside you jacket and you need only a little bit to heat up an MRE, this way you have warm food even without a fire.

[@mauricerogerson5825]

I really enjoyed your telling about your step dad (mom's boyfriend) and speaking so warmly about him. You obviously appreciate him bringing happiness to your mom, after the loss of your dad. You are a very genuine dude, Jay!

[@jjhowl]

That is definitely an old pressure cooker, they have locking lids.great to see you back at the tent.

[@hackisack]

the signature wool sweater is back! T'is prime Jay Legere season guys, lean back and enjoy!

[@luanaarezzini7572]

PLL Lppl

[@bluebellcrushedvelvet]

Jay, I don't say this to anyone easily, but you are an absolute pleasure to watch!!! Like I *really* enjoy watching you!! ** The fact that I'm watching a FULL HOUR of you and I normally would NEVER do that on KZbin, (I don't like watching that long) says a lot! 😊😊 You seem to be such a good person! Kind hearted and a little gentle soul in there!! I much prefer watching you than another more successful (shockingly, for what they do) KZbinr bushcrafter who has like 1.5 million subs. But just don't have anywhere near a nice personality as yours! I just really appreciate you take the time to film such cinematic moments and every step of the ay you make the effort to take shots from every angle! It takes such effort! So just know I appreciate you and, be careful walking on that thin ice!! It might not be 4.5 cm everywhere! Keep being a kind soulful person Jay! 🤗🤗

[@sandratweedale2579]

Jay that was pure magic. The fire when you first started it up....was so beautiful. The music, the snow blowing, you have a real artistic flare. Thank you for sharing this time with us.

[@jaylegere]

Hi Sandra. Thanks for this lovely comment. Jay.

[@mandydavidson6694]

Fantastic, Jay's back at the tent, the lakes are freezing and snow is falling. Winter adventure time. Thanks Jay 😊 💫 This has been a great video... you take care Jay.

[@Stinger9516]

Hey Jay! Just wanted to say it’s great to see you back at the tent in winter. My family and I are planning a camping trip to get out and away. I’ve always been a person who enjoys the outdoors. Thanks to you and a few other KZbinrs, my family is more interested and willing to try camping and bring more outdoors. Thank you for your honesty and being a great introduction to the outdoors!

[@canajian]

Havin a watch..👀 👋😎👍 I have to say Jay, gettin home after a day of work and seeing one of your vids pop up really is cool man.. Its pretty relaxing watching ya pull up to the tent, and set up.. Thanks for sharing amigo..

[@raytower5041]

That has to be one of the most peaceful restorative places in North America. Beautimous!!

[@jaylegere]

Beautimous indeed!

[@bcelliott]

35:40 When you stood in the tent looking out from behind the folding door shelf, it almost looked as if you had constructed a lecturn or pulpit, and were ready to deliver a discourse. Nice video!

[@andrewforrest8938]

Great to see you filming another fantastic video at your winter camp cooking a amazing delicious meal enjoy watching your videos take care and stay safe 👍

[@jerryvincent8402]

Like watching tent campers. Winter is a heck of a challenge with keeping warm etc. 🇺🇸🐻

[@alvinheino2624]

Great to see you back at the tent Jay. Very entertaining, great scenery and some laughs too. Thanks for taking us along!!!-MARLYS

[@jaylegere]

Thanks!

[@helenmaslocka1914]

You have created an awesome way of living/getting away. The hard work makes you able to consume a lot of the delicious food you make. Chainsaw? Please don't. Most people can't stand the sound which resonates a long distance. I can't do what you are doing anymore but as a younger woman I did similar kinds of things in California and Vermont. I loved being alone. It saved me or helped me survive a career. Thank you for posting these videos. Really interesting.

[@beckygriggs7827]

One pot meals are the best, that's the way we did it during my years of growing up, way to go, you're doing great man!!!

[@harmonysprogress]

Man!!!! That scene of you carrying the log with the snow covered lake in the background!!! It reminds me sooooooo much of when I trapped as a kid!!!! Sooooo beautiful!!!

[@rockycvs3]

Oh snap. It's winter time. It's your time to shine

[@OffGridBackcountryAdventures]

Dang man, MAXIMUM EFFORT to reach camp crossing that frozen lake! Looks awesome up there, I hope the snow really hits both of our locations this year. Have a great start to your week, Jay!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Brian. Definitely doing my snow dance.

[@andrebelanger7798]

Hello Jay, very interesting your videos, just seeing where you are gives me a moment of calm instead of the daily stress of the city. If you want, I would like to share with you an experience I had with the Inuit in northern Quebec. I worked two years as a Ranger Instructor and I can tell you that I learned a lot with them. One thing I learned, in the winter instead of hauling your water from the city or using the snow to make their drinking water, they explained to me when the lake water starts to freeze all the impurities that found there in the water will sink to the bottom of the lake. It therefore uses the ice for their water consumption by melting it as you do with your snow but minus the impurities on the surface of the lake. I wish you good luck with ice fishing you will find that the fish tastes better

[@iceman256]

Gtsy back at the tent. I would suggest getting a USB LED light bulb,it has a long cord (Amazon)..just plug it into a portable power bank 27000 mAh ( Canadian Tire ) You can also charge your cellphone, light speaker..ect Just bring the power bank home and charge it for your next tent adventure. I use this method and it's Katz @zz when camping..haha Thanks for sharing 👊💥🇨🇦

[@jesb265]

Soooooo happy winter vids are back!!!! Excited to see what you accomplish over the winter in the new site!

[@patcheezy1985]

Got to love the fact that I'm watching you for inspiration watching something I also love for inspiration! ❤

[@stephanelachance6195]

HI Jay !! Super pleasant video to watch. First time I saw your stove I was really sceptical about the smoke invading the whole camp when you opened up the top....but your explaination about the chimney actually sucking down the smoke convinced me about the logic of it. Made me think of the "Genair system". The guy you made it knew his stuff ! Crazy how a simple meal tray creates a whole new atmosphere and you are so right when you say how comfortable it is to be warm in the dark. Take care and keep your feet on thick ice !!

[@jaylegere]

Hi!!! Thanks for the comment Stephane. Yep, it's a cool stove. Not perfect, but it's got charm. Hope to hear from you in the comments again some day. Take care. Jay

[@robertstowe2003]

Great video! Thanks for bringing us/me along. Looking forward to next trip!

[@jimf1964]

100% that was a pressure cooker. I just washed mine like an hour ago. You should get one, they’re awesome, and would be a great thing to have up there. You can make a stew or chilli in an hour that tastes like it cooked all day, or the cheapest, toughest piece of meat will just melt. I’m sure there’s a ton more stuff to do with them, but I’m no pro. For the temp in the tent, you do know you don’t have to always use splits in the stove, right? Probably it’s just what you recorded, and you do use full logs a lot, but Full logs will burn a lot slower, so it won’t overheat as much. I’m surprised at your reliance on electric lights and the chainsaw etc….batteries don’t do so well in that cold, where kerosene and gasoline are so much better. Though kerosene lanterns maybe aren’t the brightest for videos, but that saw is kinda lame. I think they’re more for the occasional branch sort of use, no? I’ve seen that doc btw. Interesting.

[@SilvaDreams]

Yup batteries the colder it is the less charge they hold, though quite sure that is a lithium pack so it won't be TOO bad but if kept in below freezing it will still be meh though not nearly as bad as the old lead-acid batteries since their ability to discharge also drops as well since it's a chemical reaction. Sure a gas powered one might take a bit more manual work to start but it'll keep on chuging along once going.

[@stephanieabbott6383]

I watched your videos last winter and really enjoyed them. This one is the BEST one I have seen. The film work, editing, and great instructional parts were so good. Last but not least, a big shout out to the viewer who suggested the mounted meal tray. Genius!!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks so much, Stephanie. I can sincerely day this makes me smile. Jay

[@ericmonahan6580]

Need to add a round file for that chainsaw to your kit. A few swipes and it would be ripping.

[@sharonolsen6579]

15:43 Now THAT looks delicious !!

[@valhipkiss4011]

Love the winter camping videos .

[@javiair9687]

one of my favorite docs too watched it like 7 times, those guys are amazing

[@trustin.p9504]

The big land....Right on.👍👍👍

[@Rocwallaby]

WooHoo, Winter camping is back!

[@sylviathomas9660]

I am so envious !!

[@jeffplant3]

Jay, another excellent accounting of your trip to your tent. You have a gift man! I Thoroughly enjoyed this video and the therapy I get from it. From the trek, to getting the fire started, preparing & chowing down on your delicious food, to sipping on your coffee from your new shelf! I did not miss a second of that video. You have a tremendous group of followers here. You might be there on your own with no one around for miles but this big group is right there with you enjoying every minute, all wishing we were doing the same thing. And yes, bring that gas chainsaw next time! Cheers from Yonge & Bloor in Toronto !

[@jaylegere]

I love this comment. So glad you liked all the details in the video. Thanks Jeff.

[@sherry866]

I pray you get your Beautiful Clean buckets of water, Always !! sadly I won't make it past the winter. I have cancer and don't have much time left. I just want to Thank you for the few years of Lessons from you, although I never had the chance to use them. Just wanted to say thanks and God Bless you and yours. Thanks Dear❤❤❤❤❤⚘

[@rodneypompu6251]

Yup Dave’s exactly right Jay. I also am looking forward to more awesome videos my friend. Keep it real that’s what I like best about your videos.

[@dingo5208]

Love my fiskers axes, I have a large and a hatchet. They split wood like it's butter. Best not to sharpen them too much, you want then to wedge that wood open. Remember the YK fireman who drove his week old F250 or F350 on the ice when the sign right outside of the firehall -where he worked - said the ice was too thin to snowmobile? Went right through the ice and his insurance paid out and even paid to remove it the next spring.

[@rrr579123]

Glad to see new videos!

[@TheresOnlyOneWayToRock]

You're right, there's a lot of good stuff on this channel.

[@olberarosa2346]

JAY OMG I KNOW YOU ARE ENJOYING YOURSELF OUTTHERE PLEASE BE CAREFUL I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEO MAY GOD KEEP YOU ALWAYS SAFE

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Thanks for the adventure.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks for watching!

[@WJSpies]

It's a pressure cooker I noticed it right away. Jay your videos have gotten so much better from only 1 1/2 years ago. (not that they were bad back then) You sound different more grounded better in touch with your rustic surroundings. Your now a bushcraft woodsman. Nothing like a toasted mustard and cheese flatbread sandwich, with a bit of extra ham for added flavor.. 😁 Great shelf!

[@harmonysprogress]

Yessss!!!!! Bout time!!!! Be ever so careful walking on ice!! Paul

[@donperry4573]

New subscriber and I like what you're doing for an off grid camp, so far I believe you're the only person who is actually showing what it's like to be off grid with the minimum essentials for survival 🤟👍

[@karlsteffen7804]

woot finally a new video! and it's a long one!

[@matiopat7032]

Great video Jay! Thanks

[@jaylegere]

Thank you, Mati!

[@patfinn8859]

Love those fires!

[@jaylegere]

Me too

[@neilmartin3508]

I enjoy all of your videos, I look forward to seeing the next one. Awesome work! thank you.

[@jasonmeador7861]

Finally watching!! Awesome video as usual!! Keep em coming!!

[@CharlesUFarley778]

Wow man. That’s an amazing hike. Inspiring!

[@Christer885]

Great video as always, I have been waiting for this 😊👍🌹

[@jaylegere]

Always good to get a comment from you!

[@andyfunke9484]

Cooking, camping, and carpentry, an outdoor trifecta. Score! I have to admit the door tray is a pretty cool idea. Just don't leave you lunch unattended, or those feathery little felons, the Whiskey Jacks will come along and help themselves. Or you could share with them too. Electric chainsaws are o.k., but at extreme sub zero weather, the running time on the battery is reduced. I'll pay odds that if you look in the manual, or even on the battery itself, it'll say do not freeze. Just like more vehicle batteries are replaced in the winter than any other time of the year, batteries of any kind don't like extreme cold. So ya, I would lean more to a gas saw myself. That and a sharp chain too, lol. "Fine Tent Dining with Jay", did not disappoint either. That flat bread sandwich grilled on the open fire looked pretty tasty. A couple of slices of cheese and some bread and butter pickles probably would have been good too. Anyways awesome video, looking forward to the next one. Cheers. 👋🇨🇦

[@jaylegere]

Cheese and pickles would have been amazing!

[@craigkoch2737]

I was just thinking that it would be nice to see a new vid from Jay. Thanks!

[@jaylegere]

Well, here you go! Ha. Thanks for watching

[@craigkoch2737]

@@jaylegere Absolutely! I thought that there was going to be a longer wait until you could snowmobile out. It's cool that you are able to walk it as well. I'm eager to see what you are able to accomplish this winter on both your sites.

[@grahamog7662]

awsum content as always jay thank you for sharing your adventures

[@CabinDweller]

Wow that's lucky there was no mice activity! I have to put everything in my shed in containers or else the little buggers will chew on everything that they can. Welcome back!

[@jaylegere]

Hi Cabin Dweller! What are your mice proof containers made of?

[@CabinDweller]

@@jaylegere oh they’re just the plastic Rubbermaid containers!

[@BillyBob-cy9eu]

Well put together with great Videography. Keep being yourself, Hollywood can’t compete with your passion.

[@dellascott163]

This is a very smart build for your tent. It keeps you off the cold ground and it keeps the cold air off of you.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks for the compliment, Joyce!

[@mototurkey5289]

Great hike and I like the new coffee bar your subscriber suggested!

[@jaylegere]

Me too! It looks good in that door!

[@lloydmarche3058]

Very peaceful video. Thanks for sharing. Yes camps take work but the reward is worth it.

[@scunty7423]

fantastic my man. absolutely fantastic.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks so much!

[@justinklitzing4215]

I was very much looking forward to this video. Great video.

[@ehab9645]

Finally new video in showing condition 🙌 😌 🪵⛺🌨🔥

[@upnorthof60]

Awesome video Jay! Thats an impressive hike you did to make into your camp on foot. Looking forward to more of your winter camping adventures ✌️

[@user-ww4yk1mo9u]

형은 요즘 바뻐?

[@jaypipken7444]

Hey I've missed your channel what's up . So it's obvious you don't summer camp how come .

[@RyanBloom54]

UpNorth! How’s your camp going? Huge fan!

[@DonnaBentleys]

I love seeing other you tubers support fellow you tubers 🥰

[@karenjaques3937]

Hi there. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@jasonp2486]

Hey jay Great video! Always like them

[@mikedkc]

I sure enjoy your enthusiasm. Great job on your channel. Thanks.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Mike!

[@Ray_1990]

I really enjoy fall & winter myself & now that I have found some really great winter hot tent content channels Idk it's just a great watch. Like have a hot chocolate & enjoy. This video just popup in the recommend page & I'm looking forward to the season & Your content. Great Video

[@jaylegere]

Hi Ray. I'm glad you found the channel! Jay.

[@karlsomers1145]

Great Jay!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Karl!

[@suekichi2846]

Great video! Seriously my favorite thing on KZbin

[@jaylegere]

Wow. Thanks so much!

[@randyhaight7202]

Thoreau said.. and I paraphrase.. A man who heats with wood warms himself twice. I've always loved that. Great video, you just got yourself a new subscriber.

[@jaylegere]

Awesome. I agree with that statement 100%. Thanks so much for subbing. Jay

[@woodhoundbug4697]

Try vegetable oil for the chainsaw it's a lot more equal friendly and it doesn't make that much of a mass as you can use it for 2 different things

[@cliffordwright1603]

I have one and that’s a great idea

[@dianevillemaire8286]

Jay your videos are awesome

[@bedrospeterbedrosian2387]

Nice!!! Been waiting for one of these videos!!! You’re awesome Jay!!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks!

[@stewslaney1199]

I used the same set up to pull my son when I went XC Skiing. The only change I made was to replace the tow rope with a length of dowel. That way, the sled would not run into me on down slopes.

[@kurtz260]

I just feed the rope through a couple of 1" pvc pipes for the same effect. Never have too much rope in an emergency

[@brendansmith8319]

Yes, that's certainly an old 1960s or 1970s pressure cooker pot. The lid would lock down on those heavy lugs around the rim. The steel will be heavy so drilling for a bail will be a headache. Great video as always!!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Brendan

[@davidoyama9753]

Thank you so much for making this great video,enjoyed it ,

[@jaylegere]

Thanks David.

[@Rustyfingaz]

Another refreshing video

[@jaylegere]

Nothing like snow in the face!

[@stevepratley]

Couple of ideas Jay, after Christmas when Princess Auto and the rest flog off their excess xmas stock, grab yourself a couple of sets of solar powered rope lights or fairy lights. They are switchable, the amount of light they need to recharge is negligible and they give a nice ambient light through the tent . Also ALWAYS keep a spare sharp chain with your chainsaw, that way when one gets dull swap them out and take the dull one home to re-sharpen.Keep up the good work mate, looking forward to the next one.

[@cliffordwright1603]

Great to have you back. Boy you are way ahead of us for ice. We are still canoeing

[@stoutkm]

Thanks for another great video Jay! Can't wait for the next one. Fried Bologna Sandwich is one of my favorites! Very good job on the folding table. Best Regards

[@bridgetranasinghe1590]

Hi Jay thank you for sharing always nice to see you

[@jaylegere]

Great to have you watching!

[@debrafelix4419]

Love your videos beautiful out there, be blessed always 🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Debra!

[@debrafelix4419]

Your very welcome Jay 😘

[@mariaotero5601]

Love your teñt and stove and awesome vidio amazing meal

[@woodduckcustoms111]

You have todo a side by side shot of you at your door, and Dick Proenneke at the door of his cabin. A generational difference, but a simple life no less. Great video man, I enjoy the view of winter camping up there.

[@jaylegere]

Dick is a legend. You are the second person to draw the visual comparison of me looking out the door and Dick. Thanks Wood Duck!

[@ehab9645]

I was thinking in the beginning of the video it will be great if you put a shelf to set the coffee ☕ on it and a few minutes later you were doing what I was thinking about ❤great video we all can't wait for the next time.❤

[@cdesfusa]

poetic from start to finish

[@jaylegere]

This is a lovely comment. Thanks!

[@kurtbaker4078]

Thanks Jay. Enjoyed the weekend trip. Heading to my getaway cabin in upper Michigan this weekend. Stay well. Kurt

[@jaylegere]

Enjoy your camp, Kurt. Thanks for watching. Jay

[@bufferam]

Ahhhh, just what this day needed! A Jay video! Loved it! Sweet Jesus man, that bologna sandwich!!! I’m gonna have to have one of those ! Thanks Jay!

[@alanchomor701]

hey Jay thank you for tip on "happy people". I am hooked... oh electric chain saw, easy and clean. the dead standing are small diameter

[@alexandrastevens8892]

I love the winter and going to the cabin and having a massive fire, you get much colder snowy weather

[@jaylegere]

Nothing beats a winter fire!

[@jonferguson5786]

Hey I thought I would let you know that I checked out that documentary that you talked about and now I have a new favorite movie. Thanks for the great video!!!

[@jaylegere]

So glad you liked it! I've watched it 5 times now.

[@harmonysprogress]

I'm having a cup o' Joe with you!! But dang, break is over....😟 Time to get back to work. I'll watch the rest tonight.. Paul

[@tandimolner1521]

Plus I like to add is that you are doing really awesome job of doing things around there

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Tandi!

[@tomritter493]

Jay what a awsome place man love it

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Tom!

[@braamjooste1]

It's Jay season! Thanks for a great video man,keep up the great work buddy!

[@jaylegere]

Best season of the year!

[@TheJoePonz]

Winter is back. Yey!! I always look forward each year for your winter camping videos. I'm from a tropical country. Go figure.

[@williamlobur6181]

Another great video 👍 I will watch the documentary thanx for the info

[@jaylegere]

It's a good one!

[@nancytevari792]

Excellent video. I really liked it. Good job.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Nancy

[@jjjvclub]

Great video Jay, liked the table!

[@rosemaryclose1069]

Hi ! Jay nice to see you back ! enjoy your videos.... hello from Winnipeg 👍👍

[@jaylegere]

Hello from the NWT