-23° WINTER hot tent. FREEZING outside, BOILING inside. SOLO overnighter

In the far Canadian North, winter comes early. But this is good. I love being at my camp when it's very cold. I love challenging myself with the extreme temperatures. Having a bush camp is a lot of work. You need to stay fed and you need to stay warm. Join me as I venture into the deep woods and cook up a bacon sandwich and a mouth watering steak.
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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.

[@jonathanschwob8650]

hey jay. im dealing with a life altering injury for a few months now. your videos are the only thing that bring me peace and comfort. i don’t usually comment on yt but thank you.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks for sharing this message, Jonathan. Sincerely, Jay.

[@moosehand8721]

Those sparks slo-mo from the golden fire pit was epic.

[@mamagg2444]

I can’t understand how you don’t have 100s of agreers, thumbs up for that. That spark fire really gave me serious happy tingles!

[@stevebates7854]

I really enjoy escaping my world through your world.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Steve.

[@Rustyfingaz]

WINTER is finally here, cant wait for the future videos for this season.

[@rachelw7078]

Love watching these videos. I have two teenage children but in a few years I plan to have a place to just do what your all doing. Keep inspiring us working class folks who souls is calling for nature and adventure. Great video.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Rachel! Nothing beats having a tiny spot in the woods!

[@carolfugaban2071]

THANKS FOR THE JOURNEY HAPPY THANKSGIVING LOVE FROM MICHIGAN

[@barrybeatty6139]

Canadian Thanksgiving was Oct 11

[@carolfugaban2071]

@@barrybeatty6139 Sorry I'm FROM the U S A MICHIGAN THANKS

[@barrybeatty6139]

@@carolfugaban2071. No problem. Have a good one

[@jaylegere]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too. We had ours a month ago. Either way, I hope you really enjoy yours.

[@hollyp6395]

Hey Jay! I've waited for winter camping videos and yours are truly wonderful. The evening shot with the moon, you can literally see the rotation. That with the Northern Lights is on my bucket list. As much as I enjoy your videos, I am envious as well. Enjoy time with your family and hope all things are good for you. See you in a couple of weeks! Blessings.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Holly!!

[@birdwatcherjean6293]

Great outing, thanks for taking us along.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks for coming!

[@ltjakedunbar6733]

I understand your feelings about being between the warm and cold. I've done that many times myself and I look for it and enjoy it. It's like being on the edge between danger and safety.

[@denisefoxcroft8920]

Boy oh boy...that's darn cold hey! Inside looks cozy and warm. You are brave camping in this weather. Enjoy!

[@dianeacosta1605]

Another great video! Enjoy your time with your family!

[@kyleloew432]

I love winter, I love the cold, but now I get excited for winter also because you post the winter videos this time of year, love the content you put out, humble and honest, a great person to watch and i enjoy seeing how much you enjoy the winter also.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks so much! Winter is definitely the best.

[@jimf1964]

I was happy to see you did a cold weather test with the battery saw. People who still think batteries and electric is "the answer" is lost. In cold weather, or for sustained power, fossil fuels are still the best….and eat that grease! Keeps you warm my friend. 🙂🙂

[@davebetker8788]

Hard to find the elusive wild current bush to charge up the batteries.... ;)

[@MrAthlete12]

Got here right on time 💪

[@bedrospeterbedrosian2387]

Beat me to it :)

[@bonniebhawkinscreativetv3965]

another amazing Camping Video, Cutting all of that Wood🪵 🪵 🪵 ,and Preparing those delicious meals, making me hungry for sure, loved the sound of crisp hard snow as you walked through it, and the sound and view of the fire 🔥 as it burns in that big old wood Stove, loved the camping ⛺️ adventure,gave your work a big thumbs up 👍🏻, for amazing camping Content.

[@navytroll]

Well Jay, once again you have out done yourself. 22:13-22:18 on the counter is the money shot. Thanks for takeing us on the adventure and the great video work.

[@marktaylor8263]

Jay, that bacon, mater and cucumber sandwich looked great. Steak and fried wedges nothing not much better. Good thing you had your fire ready to go coming in damp, not a good condition to be in. Great video and a great trip. 👍 👍👍👍

[@tedsemonis7905]

Jay, thank everyone again for being able to start the fire on arrival. Go get a flat bar of metal ( 12 inches x 1 1/2 )bend it to a 90 about 2 inches down. drill a hole in short piece for a handle for the big pot. Save the oil in a container where you keep your fire wood, you never know. Pouring into the fire may not be the best idea. Get the smallest spoon in containing and use it for salt and pepper, spilling it on your food ( by distraction, clutz, or sneeze ) and you ruined your meal. Are you still seeing your friend?

[@bryanneal5069]

Jay I really enjoy your videos, keep them coming and stay safe.

[@obo4018]

As always feels good to watch and relaxing

[@jaylegere]

Thanks so much.

[@Sarahcat3930]

My favorite way to sleep…”cold nose, warm toes.”

[@jaylegere]

Agree!!

[@matthewwagner47]

Remember it being so cold you cover up so much you only leave a air hole to breath out of in your sleeping bag.

[@sandranatali1260]

You need a nose sweater!

[@rejaneberclaz3331]

My too😍

[@shielahaberecht3417]

Hi Jay! Got you 10 minutes from upload! How's that? Hey how are you my friend? It must be great to get back to your wilderness sanctuary where you can continue to develop your survival skills, and enjoy the peace and sanctity of your homestead. I just love it all.. and I love that you share it with me. I revel in it.. and imagine it's beautiful intimacy. Thank you... You're a good man. 👍😊

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Shiela!

[@davea1771]

Awesome video Jay. Great shots of the lights, moon & stars, and things on fire, as always. Ever consider taking the sled out to collect up a big pile of snow for water making? Only one trip out on the lake and you can just pile what you don't use right away beside the tent for later. Enjoy your time with family. It goes by too fast. See you next trip.

[@stephencoughlin114]

Jay you should place a few trail camera out and about your property to see who you share the land with

[@joannsawler2804]

See ya soon!

[@JaneDoe-rj4jn]

Oh man being Canadian I can tell just how cold it is in this video by the squeak of the snow. Nostril sticking cold!

[@REDCHARGERMAN]

Jay great videos! Keep them coming.

[@mandydavidson6694]

Thank you Jay 😊 Stunning video.

[@thifelicii]

ohhh wooow!!! You definitely know how to make a real good camp video. I can't wait for what's coming next. thank you Jay.

[@jaylegere]

Awesome comment! Thanks, Thiago!

[@thifelicii]

@@jaylegere you’re awesome Jay. Keep it up.

[@jaredscabinlife2868]

I can’t wait for the day you start to build your cabin a permanent structure! Love your videos Jay! I’m out at my cabin with a fire going watching this right now🌲🍻🔥

[@jaylegere]

Right on Jared! A cabin is definitely the dream!

[@scottlomas5509]

New to your channel. Great video love your set up its brilliant. Manchester UK here.

[@stephanelachance6195]

Hi Jay ! beautiful video man !! Since I have a similar set up like yours, I'd like to share a few tricks of mine. I installed aluminium foil bubble insulation on the inside walls. No more cold drafts and excellent light and heat reflection...and the fire reflects on the aluminium...looks like a million stars inside the camp !!! I solved the problem about having heat during the night....I just don't have any. I let the stove go out before going to bed. That way I go to bed dressed and with the appropriate sleeping bag to keep me warm without relying on the stove. Nothing worse than going to bed hot, sweety and half naked and the waking up half frozen. But I do have a secret weapon.... put a nice round rock on the stove 30 min before going to bed, wrap it in a cloth to prevent burns and put it at your feet in the sleeping bag. I will last for many hours. Leaving a pot full of water on the stove is the best way to have water fast for the next trip. I've been doing this for many years. Thanks again Jay and take care !!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Staphane! I'm not sure I would use aluminum bubble all the way around as it would prove difficult in lighting situations due to to reflection. That said, I like your ideas and can totally see how this would be a cheap solution!

[@charlesjohnson4566]

the aurora borealis was awesome photography Jay.

[@jaylegere]

Right on. I'm glad you liked it!

[@muskrat411]

Man I like your description it so professional and informative. You are really getting good at this stuff. You need a pet marten or weasle around the tent. Even whiskey jacks would be something.

[@jaylegere]

Ha. I definitely think I have a fox friend.

[@muskrat411]

@@jaylegere that's cool. Fox don't come in and mess up your tent though. If they do go get a rabbies shot.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

Not sure if any of the other comments mention this but the best tip I can suggest for a chainsaw is to take a little bit off the rakers or depth gages every time you sharpen the chain or they will be sticking up higher than the the teeth.it didn’t seem like the saw was getting as much bight as could be.

[@mariaotero5601]

I love your tent and fantastic meal and stove

[@thomaschandler4831]

Good evening Brother Jay 😁 it looks like your getting the snow you hoped for 😁 stay warm brother 😁☕

[@bluebellcrushedvelvet]

Hey Jay, have you thought about bringing with you a second spare of electric battery? It might helpt a lot to have a backup as it seems the battery can't cope much in very cold conditions. Just a thought my dear 😊

[@kyliejackson2681]

Hey ...I’m from New Zealand .... nice to hear you are wearing a sweater form our NZ wool ....enjoy 👍

[@MrGoandgigabyteme]

Great video Jay.

[@mdleweight]

You brought the gas one! Lesson learnt. But a _itch to start! Request: Can you talk a little more about what you do to keep from attracting animals, mainly bears, to the tent?

[@jaylegere]

Yeah I've had that one for a few years. I just don't bring it to the tent very often.

[@alancramer1980]

As for matvhes "The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts."

[@jaylegere]

Hahah

[@kurtbaker4078]

As always Jay, awesome video. Starting to close up my camp until maybe mid January. I really don't do anything but de-stress from the holiday's. Stay well. Kurt

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Kurt. I love to hear that you have a camp! I hope you stay well too. Jay

[@ChristineSpringerElaine]

I was stationed in AK in the US Army and had to do an overnight outside in -10 F or colder once a year. I enjoy the videos and am glad for the knowledge, but I don't think I want to do it again as a civilian.

[@tonywillingham8109]

Those Rocky Mountain Outfitter sweaters are made in Nepal by NepalKnittingWear. You can get them for about $15US but you have to buy at least 20.

[@suebrown3465]

Too bad your stove didn’t give you that nice warm hug but that’s a nice description of how the warmth of the stove feels. Do you sleep with a fan on at home year round? Always like your videos as they’re so relaxing and I can tell you really enjoy being there Take care and we'll see you when we see you 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@jaylegere]

Fan year round!

[@suebrown3465]

@@jaylegere had a feeling…!

[@alpachino2shae]

30:03 This. Made my day!

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

28:40 ...getting your bed as high up as possible, away from the cold air near the ground, it makes a big difference...I'd have it as high up as your plywood wall..

[@jaylegere]

Definitely warmer up top!

[@bobbiestratton559]

Love this video

[@stevemacdaddy9909]

Very cool video, great food in a winter wonderland . It's getting cold here in NW Montana. So I feel ya. Makes me want to cook an elk steak.

[@glennpurchase807]

Very nice video. Great setup.

[@JIMMYMUSH]

Top quality, i got to admit i was saying to myself "use more birch bark" when you where lighting the fire outside.🥶🪓🌳🔥👍

[@risingsun49]

I love your stove you can put a lot of wood in there. The wooden frame is nice too.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks. It's definitely an awesome stove!

[@famasmaster2000]

Jay, I never give advice but one thing I would suggest is watching a local Canadian tree faller named Buckin Billy Ray here on KZbin. He is from B.C. and is a great guy, very addictive personality . Just watch one vid on chain sharpening and you will be hooked. I promise . Very smart tree man

[@jaylegere]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@famasmaster2000]

@@jaylegere I have been cutting wood for 30 yrs and he is a great teacher. Dragging the file on the back stroke can be counterproductive. You will love him guaranteed !! Another awesome vid Jay btw 👌

[@KarlGottshalk]

I was wincing on those backstrokes.

[@JacksonAxe]

Birch bark. Light it and walk away. I strip the bark from every piece of birch firewood I get and save it. I hate not getting some birch mixed in my wood.

[@kylhoff4814]

good vids Jay....they have a real peaceful feeling to them. Do you still run into Gofenko at all?? I Remember you showing up in some of his vids and vice versa

[@jaylegere]

I'm not sure what Gofenko is up to these days when it. Ones to KZbin. Sometimes he takes extended breaks

[@Alfie127]

great video...Cheers

[@jaylegere]

Cheers back at you!

[@Isislemos31]

Nesse mês de dezembro 2021 assisto vários desses de lugares de difícil sobrevivência 🇧🇷

[@jbthor9032]

Hopefully the next time you go to your tent you can drive the snowmobile? We'll see 👀

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome videos

[@missy183]

Nice place. 👍💯💝

[@patricketcaleb]

waouuuu handsome man😍😍😘😘....beautiful video, this place is magical

[@danmckay9117]

Really liked this video jay. Some of those night time outdoor shots were fantastic. Are you using a lense filter outside now? I'm no videographer, but it seems like the colour is sharper, or somehow different? Perhaps I'm just smitten with the imagery. When you started talking about needing water, I recalled seeing pictures of the Canadian military in Arctic war games storing potable water in bags outside, frozen in consumable sized cubes. It looked to me like they had just poured it into thick poly bags, and placed them in a wooden frame outdoors, to form them, but am not finding anything on the net to confirm it. You seem surrounded with clean snow, so probably not an issue. -shrug- Anyway, pleasant to watch, always look forward to seeing something new from you. Take care.

[@jaylegere]

Always great to hear from you Dan. I think you consistently have the longest comments on my channel! Ha. Keep em coming. Also ... I do use filters sometimes when it's really bright out.

[@adriennefraschetta5391]

Your sammy did look good.. Happy Thanksgiving !!!

[@gracelonas2930]

Fab vidio

[@jaylegere]

Thanks for the comment and for watching, Grace!

[@sanskritmantra1113]

i forgot to mention we usede to take a potato and use a fork to ,make some holes and wrap it in aluminum foil and put in a chunk of butter and some bacon or sausage and wrap it uip good and just place itnin the fire when its done you have a ready made meal there salt and pepper and that is fancy eating

[@roweirc]

Listen to Marcel below, the push and pull is counterintuitive

[@zaighamkhan1308]

Hy Jay. 1st of all my apologies Caz I m watching it videos since last winters but subscribed ur channel today...love ur work .love watching u enjoying the winter n snow ❄. U have a kind face and look a good human too me .I really enjoy ur videos .love them alot .just a little suggestion bro to a few more lights outside of ur tent .I love the night scenes of ur videos in snow .keep the good work .love from pakistan

[@jaylegere]

Thanks for subscribing! And yes more lights coming! Take care. Jay

[@canajian]

Havin a watch..👀👋😎👍

[@miatfitz]

Why am I giggling to myself thinking that Jay likes his buns toasted... 😄

[@The_Arby]

Nice one mate :-)

[@norse7god]

Great stuff Jay, what about getting a dog out there with you?

[@Chryddan6603]

By the way, Husqvarna is real quality from Sweden i like you are using it...Made in Sweden ;)

[@jaylegere]

Yep! I'm a fan for sure.

[@AudioAardvark]

"A day of wood!". Hehehe

[@jaylegere]

Hahah

[@ludwigraps9209]

Awesome awesome jacket…wish they had a website for me to get it in Germany:(

[@anelnel4752]

What is your introduction song? I love it also your channel. We have no idea about snow and that cold winters. Greetings from South Africa Mosselbay

[@rigdonbabybean]

Hello from Texas!!! Love your videos. What was the name of the Russian documentary that you said you liked in one of your videos? It would be super interesting to watch since it inspires you!

[@jaylegere]

Hi Magen! Thanks for commenting. The name of the documentary is Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

[@homercalg]

Great shot @ 22:18. You should sell that clip.

[@robkreutzwieser9162]

Great video. The blade you changed on the hand saw what brand is it. I’m looking for a hand saw. Are you happy with it.

[@jaylegere]

Big boy silky saw. Very good saw!

[@DesertJeff]

Hey is that the Leonard comet see behind the smoke at the very beginning intro?

[@matt10999999e]

random question, but what are the rules for cutting the trees? as long as they are dead standing is it permitted to cut them down? awesome video btw! sending love from the wild Colorado!

[@jaylegere]

I have a permit for dead standing trees

[@billbaker7358]

Should have been preparing your wood months ago or last winter

[@hkeg80]

Electric chainsaws are great, when you're doing stuff at home, have spare batteries and a charger, for out and about, gas is still king, especially like you showed when it's cold.

[@이오티티]

If you have very good sleeping bag ,You can sleep like a log without fire

[@jaylegere]

Agree

[@williamlobur6181]

Another nice video, Jay,do you have a carbon monoxide sensor in the tent ? keep the videos coming brother 👍🥃

[@woodhoundbug4697]

J didn't know if I've told you if you use vegetable oil for a chain salt oil is much better on the environment not that I care but it cheaper and cheaper and workplace is good James teen North Carolina I do cut a lot of wood

[@pugwhisper5753]

Electric isn’t ready yet just saying I wish it was

[@jaylegere]

I'm with you on that

[@The_Endo]

yo I'd do a bacon, cucumber, and tomato.....

[@petterblade]

Does that 🪵 wood stove actually heats up that tent 🏕 when is that cold 🥶

[@jaylegere]

Yes indeed it does

[@shanenikkel3280]

Hey Jay love your videos!! Where did you get your tent from?? I'm looking to buy one for trips up in north Michigan any suggestions?

[@jaylegere]

I got it from the canvas tent shop!

[@shanenikkel3280]

@@jaylegere thank you

[@Regina0964]

I live in Wisconsin and I solo camp all over, this will be my 1st winter camping trip, I'm looking at a Polomony with wood stove, I want the tent 2 well to keep cold out and warmth in.. winter camping is a totally new game for me.. I have everything I need minus the tent and stove... good luck and enjoy nature..

[@conohanfamily]

Will Crystal join you soon?

[@jaylegere]

After Christmas

[@IVIITCH0]

Those potato chips are probably a better fire starter than your branches. Try it

[@garygagnon5057]

I came here to see a winter style camping, and a cooking show broke out.

[@richardappleby216]

why don't you go in the summer to build your winter wood pile

[@andym8939]

Hi. Where is the hat and gloves from please,

[@thobur2661]

Never ever ever pull a file backwards. 1st rule of filing anything.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Will that tent keep out wolves and bears?

[@xxxx7451]

Fahrenheit is better for some of us

[@sahermustafa8911]

مكايلة هالحجي مكايلة هالحجي

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Where's your companion? We miss her