24hr VERY COLD SOLO WINTER Camp Below -20°c, Wind Storm, Oilskin Tarp, Wool Blanket

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PANTS: Fjallraven Keb Trousers
BUCKSAW: bearessentialsoutdoors.ca
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[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much for watching! For more content check out our other channel kzbin.info !!

[@MrNetmask]

i love you

[@saulgarcia3255]

What do you keep in your first aid kit?

[@antonboludo8886]

Yes! Watch the movie "The Beach" Like-minded people enjoying the same lifestyle. They all help each other. In this case cold instead of warm ;-)

[@lexoverland7984]

I subbed to everyone in your suggested list! Great channels too

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

@@antonboludo8886 Hey, do you BushCraft as well

[@lessismore6062]

I'm a reformed hippy from long ago. Swaying like hippies around a campfire is a very accurate description of my youth.

[@careenaalexis]

HAHAHA This comment is so wholesome 😂😂😂 Thanks SO much for watching!!

[@Joecoleman84]

Good luck on your recovery. I also have been clean (also literally) for about ten years 😂

[@JoseHerrera-mk7cv]

😆 she just wanted to say that I bet

[@bjellison905]

@@Joecoleman84 about 3 years for me. Maybe 4. Congrats man

[@thedeafcattledog8608]

This is the best line I’ve heard in a while, I’m going to remember it lol

[@lamarmstrong4389]

I too am a gear junkie. Upgrading gear to lighter weight, ease of use, more durable. It's like playing an RPG game and the excitement of finding new cool stuff. You find out how good your gear is in extreme weather real quick. Nothing better than the silence of the cold forest. The tranquility that it brings you. Great video btw. I will watch more.

[@MamaGypsyFelice]

I must say I absolutely love a woman who loves to do solo winter camping just as I have power to you I think you did a wonderful job and continue to do the great stuff it is that you do by being you

[@sundelinklas]

Looks like you had a pretty good trip into the woods! Nothing beats the feeling when your fingers are cold, darkness is slowly coming, and the kindling finally starts to catch fire. When the fire starts burning and you feel the warmth coming back to your hands, body and even soul, you have just bought yourself a few more hours of relief. As long as you have collected enough firewood that is. Awesome video!

[@stogiebear6892]

Swayin' like hippies around a campfire! That's hilarious! Cool little camp stove.Stay warm,stay safe! Love,hugs and peace! I commented in your last video that I didn't get a notification,I don't know why.Your shelter is coming along great!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Stogie!! Hmm, did you happen to click on the Bell button beside the subscribe button and chose the option to get notified for each video? There are three options to chose.

[@insp106]

@@careenaalexis I resemble that remark!!!😠😠😠

[@Richie90090]

I was just about to make the same comment! I will remember that one .. I'm still laughing

[@joecorrie1]

I laugh ever time I read it, no matter who says it now Lol

[@dalethornington1527]

Swayin' like Canadian hippies smoking herb around a campfire! lol

[@madisonwhitley14]

I am actually happy that I ran across these videos, they actually help me sleep, I don't know if it is because I think about these videos and pretend that I am out there in the cold sleeping in a tent in this kind of weather or what it is, but these videos sure do help, thank you for sharing.❤

[@jeromegraff6777]

I feel the same way and maybe because I'm from a cold region...please contact me and we can share ideas.

[@madisonwhitley14]

@@jeromegraff6777 Thank you, well appreciated, I live in Denver, Colorado area and it is freezing here right now, if I can think of any ideas I will let you know or vice versa.

[@dogowner4313]

Brings back many memories. My Scout troop used to winter camp when I was a boy. The coldest we ever did was -32 with open floor Baker tents. Back then, our camp gear was chuck boxes towed in on toboggans. A severe trip and quite a few hardships but nobody lost a body part. The best part I remember is roasting strips of bacon on sticks over the fire and eating them hot, greasy, and rubbery. Yum! Good job and I hope you inspire more people to learn how to do these things and then go do them!

[@natalievu4399]

Sounds wonderful!

[@MrSwann5408]

Get that polar bear badge?

[@rossilake218]

Great story!

[@davefarnsworth3020]

That looks like someone really solid gear. I recently moved to North Idaho and quickly learned to appreciate birch bark. Spending winter in a 12x14 wall tent.

[@careenaalexis]

Oh birchbark is a life saver out there, especially with these temps! Thanks so much for watching!

[@NickNapoli]

“All those trees are swinging like hippies around a camp fire.” I need to start using that analogy.

[@careenaalexis]

Hahah thanks for watching!

[@allenlloyd8006]

Thank you for all your efforts to film while you’re having fun. Also this raw view of winter camping was quite interesting! Keep them coming.

[@tombaker3794]

"Let you know if we enjoyed this kind of video", I loved it. Watched it in my warm home, looking out the window at the snow storm, and really - really appreciating the creature comforts that mankind has spent the last couple of thousand years developing. Thanks.

[@careenaalexis]

Haha thanks so much Tom, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sandraspears6389]

Swayin' like hippies around a campfire! OMG...loved it. I love the quiet of winter camping. Would love to have one of those Bushcraft Spain Blankets.

[@wanderingwesterlund]

I love when you do gear videos. New, old, homemade...and when you give us the good and not so good info. Pls keep em coming. Plus cant wait for the next canoe race between you and Brandon!

[@careenaalexis]

Haha thank you so much Barb!!

[@kenparnell4297]

Careena, love your videos. Enjoy seeing you encouraging people to get out into the woods and connect with real nature. Also enjoy you teaching basic skills for camping and survival. I'm a little long in the tooth to get out and hike like I once did, but it does an old man proud to see a whole new generation passing it on to others. Great job and keep it up.

[@croakingtoad4472]

60 year old here. Started out as an adolescent in "traditional" tenting/hunting in all seasons here in Ontario. My father trained me in bushcraft from the age of 12 and after 48 years, I still think its the best. Canvas tarps, wool blankets, and open fire cooking... nothing beats it .

[@ronaldwilson1511]

What i like to carry with me in cold weather is a hand full of cotton balls soaked in Canning Wax. In the times when you need some help, they work great. I also use emergency flares. I cut them up in 1'' wide pieces and light time to start fires in winter conditions when the wood seems to be wet. Just a suggestion. Keep up the Videos. Thanks

[@Tomdahlvlogs]

Love the videos! Self sustainment in the wild brings a whole new perspective of what your able to do in the wilderness when you need to!! Can't wait to see the new vids!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much!

[@joanandmarkmalinowski8398]

Simple, but comfortable with quality gear. Can’t get much better.

[@pmcmva]

Def is unnerving when the tops of those trees are whipping like that! Props. Thanks for sharing.

[@martinreavey8419]

Thanks to you my 17 year old daughter and her friend are off to the Highlands of Scotland for the weekend. Not as cold as there but probably - 4° with high winds. Unfortunately no wood there to cut for fire. But she has pre cooked stew just to warm it up when she gets tent erected. Great video. Thanks for the video.

[@bburr59]

Your outdoor skills are amazing, I think I could feel the warmth of your fire 🔥! Great video!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much!!

[@johnproctor6438]

You can always tell when someone has a real love of the things they do when not working. Look at all that effort spent for a single day, night, and morning before packing up and heading out again. I’m jealous. I’ve never found anything that I like so much.

[@broheemoth6911]

I love how authentic you are. Great video great vibes

[@markmccann8356]

Always love watching these little adventures, mostly because even though you are experienced and have skills, you still go and try things out, and you're humble about the little glitches. That's why solo backpacking is so amazing. We get to make the experience our own, dealing with the elements, enjoying our gear, and savoring the food and the many precious moments along the way. I envy how you can find these great spots. What is near me is so restrictive in terms of where to camp, how and where to make fires, etc. I can't wait to get out again. Thanks for the inspiration and for letting us tag along. Peace! ✌️🙂

[@giada2691]

Aaah I missed these kind of videos so much, despite the cold it is truly so cozy to watch and makes me feel better about being stuck at home! Thanks and love from Italy!!

[@careenaalexis]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@arcticchod5370]

Why are you stuck at home?

[@Marcin79W]

"All these trees are sweating like hippies around a camp fire" - made my day :D Thank you for the video.

[@flacoloops24]

Thank you so much for all your brief tips and commentary. Even the most basic casual tips are all new to me. Like when you mention why you wear double socks, or keeping battery inside blankets near body, or how to find good kindle wood. Very unique of you! Thank you!

[@barriereid9244]

It has been many a year since we had had snow in Scotland. I really really do miss it. I absolutely love being up in the Highlands far from the madding crowd and chill out for two weeks or so. Wonderful to have ice cold washes and to snuggle down in my -55'C sleeping bag. Lucky girl! 🌹 Funnily enough, when I lived on the Western edge of the Sahara over a ten year period, I used Spanish blankets no matter if it was the hot or cold season. At 03:30 the planet cools down and it is necessary to wrap up, even in the Sahara.

[@careenaalexis]

Very interesting, thanks for your comment Barrie!

[@RJGilman1967]

Good stuff, great camera work. I know that's a lot of extra work to get those shots especially when you're trying to complete a project. Nice job and thanks for sharing your life, best to you, Brandon and family. And Griz of course. Not exactly sure why I like watching so much but it's very soothing and healing. Your hard work is much appreciated. ✌

[@jocko_]

Winter camping is the best. Thanks for the vid.

[@stephengonzalez2997]

Breakfast and coffee, a few reasons to get out of a cozy bed on a cold morning! 😃

[@careenaalexis]

Couldn't agree more!! Thanks for watching!!

[@johnnyringo3171]

Nice camp! There's nothing like winter camping when you're well prepared and know what you're doing 👍

[@markkoehler5110]

I love this video format! Thank you! I appreciate the honest gear opinions and your channel’s authenticity.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so so much Mark!!

[@enterthelegions]

After a long day, this was very relaxing to watch.

[@jameslang1354]

Love your channel. So nice when nobody is trying to kill you. You can actually enjoy nature with a bit of comfort.

[@150F2011]

Thanks for this video! I am not much of a winter backpacker,but watching you inspires me to get out there more. Great skills! The woods ae beautiful!

[@careenaalexis]

Awesome!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@carolinespence15]

I love this. ❤️ I need ppl like this in my life. We have to learn to survive in nature. Good for you.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much girl!

[@TheRock-xj7hs]

What a gift of an experience.

[@mtncrow4x4]

Beautiful scenery, beautiful frau, amazing adventures. Thank you. 😎

[@dennisjoiner3717]

Really enjoy this type of outing. Hats off to you for going it alone too. Thanks for the tips, and the teaching.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Shnickers123]

I just found your channel and I absolutely love your strength and sense of adventure, it has rekindled a long lost love for tue outdoors in me! Thank you and stay Safe!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much!

[@toshioikene8200]

Looked fun. Thanks for taking us out with you.

[@JasonGoulder]

The answer is yes, I like these style of videos. Gear is important. Like all your videos, but do enjoy this style for sure. Thanks for the vid.

[@bradwestbrook6558]

You might want to try a blow straw when trying to reignite embers. You can focus the point of air directly where the embers are and you wont get ashes blowing in your eyes or mouth! Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@jeffaguiar8970]

Pocket below works and its compact.

[@rxpusher131]

Looks like a beautiful but tough trip. Great video.

[@ronforrestjr2493]

Really enjoyed watching it, thx for sharing these amazing adventures with us

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

❤️ there is nothing like a good fire 🔥 in cold winter nowhere land !

[@wilsjane]

You know that it is cold, when you can't even feel the flames on your hands while yo are lighting the fire, 😃

[@Bigstrat2]

I don't know how to really explain it, but I love what you do !!! You are an amazing beautiful and talented woman that doesn't need a man to survive !! We need a LOT more of you in this world Alexis, thanks for being you !!! and as always Grizz the doggo ROCKS !!!

[@dqb05aoq]

She was not alone, other person was filming.

[@Bigstrat2]

@@dqb05aoq Um, did you read the title ??? SOLO TRIP .. lol she uses a camera on a tripod by herself as she does in a LOT of her videos..

[@XanderBudnick]

Great little outing. Nice Video

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks very much Xander, appreciate you stopping by 🙏🏼

[@gamingscapepro]

You both should do a collaboration video.

[@dearkorina3157]

I've literally lived at 6000ft elevation and long winters my entire life but the sound of snow crunching still gives me the chills. But that's exactly why I am watching this. Because if I ever hope to camp I need to learn how to camp in the snow.

[@johnmact5548]

Great camp set up and good quality gear. Thanks for sharing

[@dennisschullerjr1720]

Always inspirational. Thank you for the video.

[@user-David-Alan]

Thanks for posting this video. I was not expecting to see you do an overnighter in such cold weather. Amazing! Stay warm and stay safe.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks for watching David!!

[@will5184]

Thanks for taking us along

[@twalk6164]

You go, girl! Guts, skills and good looks to boot. Thnx for sharing an awesome winter adventure!

[@distantplaces6560]

Hi, first time watching you. Thank you. Lovely setting. I really love proper winter putting up a basha (military term for tarp) in the winter. Much nicer than a bug infested summer camp. It occurred to me that your awesome fire/stove would really benefit from a piece of wire mesh over it. That would make cooking super easy and need only be half the size of the fire itself. Just a thought. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventure. Thanks from bleak, dark, damp UK

[@AnotherBrownAjah]

Im so jealous of those Bushcraft Spain bits of gear. A buddy of mine has one of their wool line tarps and it is *quality*. Great video, thanks for the content

[@careenaalexis]

Super amazing quality stuff, I'm so impressed with it all! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jerwoods]

Nicely done! Looking forward for the winter season 💚✨

[@jshome9295]

I love this video format! Good job! 👏👏👏

[@AlChafeMYBACKSTEP]

That was the best opening line I've heard in a video yet, amazing job on the video loved it, I think theirs a bit of gear junkie in all of us, I'm the same way, I love to upgrade my stuff, keep up the great work, be safe and have fun

[@charlottejet4338]

This was a great camp. I love the isolation. To be at one with nature. Winter is a magical time of year 🇬🇧

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@suesoutdoorcrew]

Really appreciate the honestly with the fact you purchased the gear. And that stove looks so cool. Something I want for backcountry trips

[@terribelle3]

Appreciate the honest & candid filming - makes me think maybe I can do it.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much!!

[@chicana85_]

In difficult times like these MANY people would give anything to have at least one night like this. Peaceful, quiet, healthy, enjoying some wine next to a toasty fire in nature. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! ☺️

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@nicolesmith2207]

Thank you so much! I have a winter camp coming up in a few weeks thats going to be located in the Haliburton area so this was very helpful, im definitely getting a wool blanket to put underneath me!

[@careenaalexis]

Awesome!! Have fun Nicole, and stay warm!!

[@carmenrivera5904]

like your spirit of winter...glad you are doing what I don't have courage ! to go and enjoy winter and I love winter time

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Thanks for sharing your winter sleepover. I enjoyed watching and feel inspired to head out. Good job.

[@careenaalexis]

That's awesome thanks so much for watching!

[@VondaInWonderland]

I've never gone camping, but that's about to change. I've been getting gear together for years, but I think that I almost have my son convinced to go with me ♥

[@careenaalexis]

Yay!! Hope you can get out there soon and enjoy it!

[@mattkitchen9929]

You're video just popped up on my home screen figured I'd watch it glad I did awesome video will subscribe whereabouts for you camping

[@MiscMitz]

Great trip

[@stuartmorris7699]

I am so,so happy to see a video from you again...I love what ever you do...I love your videos...

[@mgmedley]

I'm looking forward to seeing more of your Bushcraft Spain gear. Looks really nice from what I could tell.

[@themajesticmanic]

Brilliant, Beautiful, Funny, Stellar gear tips, triumph after struggle, and edited very well! So much love! 😍

[@careenaalexis]

Wow thank you so much!!

[@timothyrothrock4173]

I'm going to say watching you build that fire in the morning as cold as it was was impressive. I've been there, I got frustrated and didn't give up. Good content and stay in the woods.

[@WolfQuantum]

"Those trees are swaying like hippies around a campfire." Solid gold.

[@stephenalbrecht2290]

I really enjoy these type of videos. Keep them coming

[@davcox100]

Great job Alexis. Loved the set up and the contents. Even though it was freezing, once you got set up you looked cosy and relaxed. The newly acquired gear looks fantastic and should last for many years to come. Just as quality equipment should. Great start to 2022🥂

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much David!!

[@dgthall]

First one of your videos I've seen in a while, reminded how inspiring it is to watch you go it alone in these kinds of conditions. Makes me wanna at least go chop up some of the wood in my backyard so I can get a proper fire going, and maybe take a longer walk out by the lake...

[@leehepworth1298]

Last one sent before I finished! Just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration..... Making me want to get outdoors again for the first time in years, especially when you combined it with fishing. Take care and keep doing what you do ps love your dog :)

[@HectorNunez-jf3dc]

Awesome Camping. Love the snowy wilderness ❤👏🤩🔥

[@Rosy_87]

The lightweight stove is intriguing. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on it after you get to use it more. Give Grizz some love for us.

[@ronhart8857]

Hope you stayed warm out there for two days! Wishing to stay overnight in April for some good trout fishing, and hope I can stay warm to enjoy it! Love your channel, be safe, stay healthy, & God Bless everyone!

[@amosnorman548]

Love your videos! Camping and living off the land is my favorite hobby! That’s if I didn’t work so much! Keep up with your videos!

[@newyorknight]

Wishing you all the best in your winter land experience👍

[@patricksalish]

All the outdoor equipment from Spain and Italy I own is amazing stuff. I know as Canadians we get off thinking we always have the best gear ... doesn’t work that way when it’s been outsourced to China. Bushcraft Spain is a super good company I agree. Liked and subscribed. Enjoyed the video a lot. Happy new year from out west ✌️

[@careenaalexis]

Couldn't agree more!

[@modderfukker]

Just found your channel, great! Respect for doing this in -20c Great skills keep it up you rock🤘

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much Roy!

[@molderman7109]

I loved it and almost got cold watching! lol. An outing like that is definitely on my Bucket List! Thank you!

[@beltxabeltxa]

Great vid, nice to see you back

[@Wordsmyth8]

Kudos to you for going out on such a challenging night. I have a question: you mentioned that your tarp wasn’t the best for the setup that you used. What shape and dimensions is your tarp, and what shape would be better for a plowpoint setup? Thanks Careena.

[@careenaalexis]

10X10 is the most ideal size, Bushcraft Spain makes an oilskin that size so its on my wish list lol but this one was just rectangular, any tarp that is square is perfect for this configuration of shelter, but like I said, it still worked out pretty well.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Hello Alexis Outdoors… I just started watching bush craft stuff a few weeks ago. I’m not sure I really understand the whole thing about the use of tarps. I mean yes I see they can be set up in a number of different configurations and that they can be pretty good at catching the reflected heat from fire. But I was thought of camping as a tent-based thing. Am I missing something?

[@PerBuer]

@@JohnnyArtPavlou In winter, when temperatures drop way below zero, tents can be a hassle. They lock the moisture from your breath in and everything becomes moist and cold. If it is windy this won't a problem. If it isn't windy you don't really need the tent. 🙂 So, unless it is very windy I prefer a tarp for winter camping.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

@@PerBuer So cool. No pun intended. Very interesting.Thank you!

[@alexbushcraft1804]

nice camping! And where is your boyfriend or is it your husband? I just signed up for you recently. It's more fun together

[@gdonson4440]

He is filming and keeping guard

[@keithreynolds6444]

Just lived vicariously. Thanks!

[@MsOaktree11]

Loved this video, super simple and super practical... and honestly to see how to build a fire in a fire box was so helpful to me, as simple as that seems it really was helpful to see how you did that, so thanks so much for the content....

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Cool trip! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Jon!!

[@tonylewis2503]

Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for your efforts in capturing your time out.

[@janhbhugo5085]

Good video ! Love this style swaying like hippies around a campfire ! Inspires me , thank you !

[@viking_fisherman]

Impressive. A trip like that is not for the faint of heart!

[@donaldgough8580]

swaying like hippies at a campfire.. lmao.. thanks for sharing. found it relaxing. stay safe and warm out there kiddo. much love from Michigan

[@careenaalexis]

Haha, thank you so much!!

[@SiljeMeum]

Absolutely loving your channel. Very inspiring, very bingeworthy and will keep me occupied while I muster my courage. Love from Norway

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much!!!

[@adammcguinness9950]

Awesome video. I enjoy seeing other parts of the world. It looks like you had fun.

[@gabe6113]

What a heart throb and a rugged survivor. I love Alexis.