-26° Solo Camping 7 Days | Snowstorms and a Smitty Sled

[@LostLakes]

Get a lot of questions and some think I'm lying about the temperature (no, I never have). If the title says -30, it should go without saying that that's the LOW for the trip...the temp fluctuates, of course (it's -26C at 1:12:08). So I made a video for the top 11 FAQs I get about winter camping: *1) If it's so cold, why can't you see your breath?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 *2) If it's so cold, why is there slush on the lake?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 *3) Why aren't you melting snow for water?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 *4) What is the temp inside the tent?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 *5) Why winter camp at all?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 *6) Why aren't you wearing snowshoes?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 *7) How do you poop when it's that cold?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 *8) Aren't you worried about carbon monoxide from the stove?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 *9) Aren't you afraid of animals attacking you? Where's your gun?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq88 *10) How you you power your devices?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 *11) Why don't you use a floor?* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DRo3qLqcprmq8 Hope it helps clear some things up.

[@Yourmommais]

Pp

[@Billy-bf7zn]

TAKE NO BLOODY NOTICE OF TROLLS DONT GIVE THEM THE TIME THEY WILL STILL COME BACK WITH SHIT. GREAT VIDEO IF YOU SAY ITS -30 ITS BLOODY -30 fuk off trolls

[@Billy-bf7zn]

I BET YOU HATE THE LAST DAY ? Great Video u got. new sub

[@appi1387]

Having served a mormon mission in Alberta, i csn testify that the temperstures are genuine people. Me and my companion slept outside on the balcony in temperatures of -28c, windchill -34 degrees celcius, recorded on dv. As a Dutchie it was hard to phantom that inLand temperatures are different from seaSide temps. -10 felt fine to walk outside without gloves, knock doors etc. God i miss Canada! I would pay money to camp out like this for a week or two 😉. Lets do it

[@pearljj82]

The poop question 🤔 didn't think of that lol

[@mr.s171]

I don't usually follow camping videos. I remember the feeling of the cold. The smell of the wood smoke and the dampness of the sweat from cutting and splitting the wood. The heat from the fire and the sounds of the burnig wood and crunchy snow. You never forget living a life in nature, but memories fade with time. Thanks for helping me remember.

[@oldvet7547]

A senior who can no longer make a journey like this so am very grateful to be able to vicariously enjoy your experience. Thank you.

[@LostLakes]

💚💚

[@crazygame2724]

Had lunch with my 81 yr.old hiking buddy. We talked about all the trips we went on over 40 years ago. Glad we did all these Cascade Mountain hikes... Great memories.

[@sixcents6596]

❤️

[@Khomebaker]

I’m a senior as well. I camp in the back yard ever now and then when it’s snowing. In the tent it feels like your anywhere you can imagine. I still have the safety and convenience of home and a bathroom. Internet is good and a warm up if needed. It’s hard getting older but you can still pretend like when we were little kids.

[@jameshunt5316]

@@Khomebakeronce a winter i usually make an igloo, drag a tv and cushions in there and hang out like i’m a kid again.

[@sasharemez7373]

This video got me motivated to get out in the nature. Packed a backpack with a small tent and went for a day hike to the bay. Kids stayed in the tent, played in the sand and I was fishing near by. And then we hiked back in the dark for one hour. My kids were champs, we all overcame our fears of hiking in the dark, thought we had a flashlight. It was an amazing and refreshing day trip. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@tabc6870]

I’ve done a lot of winter camping in my day. I’m going to offer a few tips I hope you won’t be offended. 1) Pine boughs around your tent make great windbreakers. By the end of the first day you want to have the outside of your tent covered in pine. 2) seal up the bottom of your tent with snow it breaks the wind and insulated. You can pour hot water around the packed snow to create ice, almost making a foundation for your tent. 3) maybe you covered this but food barrel? 4) there might be a reason you didn’t bring a ground sheet or sleeping pad, but again soft pine boughs on the ground before you sleep. 5) I find early early morning is best for ice fishing. You might have better luck that way. Thank you and I hope I didn’t come off as pretentious, I’ve just done this a lot and wanted to share.

[@eldorado1244]

Tab C.....no one asked you for your input, your suggestions are going to kill someone, you sound like a real douch bag

[@tabc6870]

@@eldorado1244 you’re a sad, stupid man I’m guessing. Stop being so emotional or I’ll get you a tampon.

[@maveybabyMD]

Pretty decent comment ☺️ thank you- love seeing this on the cesspit that is KZbin. I’m Irish, so we are never warm, never cold, just always wet. I love watching this sort of thing- it looks challenging, mindful and restorative, and I’d love to do something like this one day.

[@earlwright9715]

That red thing he was lying on was an inflatable air mattres, also I saw he did put snow around the tent. See @3:40 and 8:40

[@visnuexe]

Ou7rageously beautiful scenes. A journey of self, this delights me!

[@jcspaziano]

Your closing monologue was beautiful and profound! “Nature crawls through time with indifference to my hurried state. The longer I stay in wilderness the more I align with its pace.”

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Jorma 💚

[@jvaish]

Reminds me of a line from Never Cry Wolf

[@shieh.4743]

Yes. I always try to be out for at least a week - 2 is better. I like how my body and mind shifts to nature's way

[@BoloBouncer]

I began reading this comment exactly when he began speaking it. Jesus, what a moment. What a world. What a life.

[@robertrichartz9520]

Ohhhh yeahhhhh !! , that got to me too . Truly inspired thoughts from heaven to earth and back again : * )

[@Badg0r]

I love this show. It calms me down. I fell asleep while watching this last night, woke up and continued playing the video. It's awesome.

[@joshuapatrick682]

Reminds me of the great philosopher Glenn Villeneuve who said “when I’m out here for a certain amount of time, I stop thinking in words”. To quiet the voice of our inner monologue and go back to a state of being more connected to nature without the frivolities of the modern world and the constant nagging of the ego is powerful, and something we should all strive for.

[@eddiemclaughlin-e2m]

reminds me of surfing

[@MothKeeper]

A great philosopher once said "naughty, naughty very naughty"

[@everettlopez9127]

My favorite thing about cold weather camping is the ability to bring perishable foods. The world is my fridge!!

[@thomasnielsen7466]

mine is no moskito

[@pinabbl]

😂 that’s funny

[@cyntiaspadafore1457]

As a young child my father was in the army and early on he was stationed in Fairbanks Alaska and he had this obsession about winter camping my mother always thought he was just crazy but she tagged along and so did as kids. We didn’t ever go out for a weekend stay that we didn’t see multiple moose and caribou. We had a fire box just like yours and a military tent that smelled awful it just had that army Oder, but once it was up to smell dissipated immediately. This video took me right back to my childhood with my family thank you for such a wonderful memory.❤

[@kitnand5255]

Anybody else watch these type vids when you can't sleep? So soothing 😌

[@kikopr26]

Yeap 😂

[@annesweeney5552]

Thanks for taking me along. You did good .

[@jonathanmendoza4254]

😳😳😳 wow...here it is again...I truly ❤️💯🇵🇭watching your video while lying on my bed to rest after a days work...dude please take cake...❤️💯from the 🇵🇭...

[@ashleyhenderson7550]

It is 5 am and I can’t sleep. Really lonely. It was really nice to have your hour company and escape “the world” with this nature video!

[@LostLakes]

💚

[@BucksCorner101]

I agree. Long night tonight and this is comforting for sure.

[@jbizzle1966]

It's 5:12 same story

[@MrFloris]

Hey, REAL TALK, and I am opening up here.. (deep breathes) So, real life has been .. really, really difficult the last few years. And this is due to loss in the family and a brother fighting over inheritance, global pandemic, social isolation, inability to travel, I hurt myself falling last year, and things just piling up. I haven't had a moment to really work on my health, my mental health, to resolve all these things that just keep happening. But what really gets me through things is tv, movies, and wholesome content like this. Thank you and everybody involved in your youtube channel for sharing your adventures. They aren't 10 minutes and 3 seconds long videos just to please an advertiser. They're an experience and it's hard work under dire conditions sometimes. I wanted to take a moment and say thank you for taking us on these adventures, allowing me personally to escape this stress in life and calm down before going to bed. I have albinism, even with glasses on I have terrible eyesight. And daily headaches, name it.. So being able to get a bit more from Earth through the eyes of others in great quality, and with good narration, .. it honestly means a lot. I can dive a little bit into the Matrix so to speak and be ignorantly bliss from IRL for 30 minutes to a few hours, watching your videos.

[@queenlioness7056]

I am sitting in a bedroom with the central heating on, rubbing my feet to take a little bit of the chill off my skin. While I am watching your video, it reminds me of how extremely grateful I am that I have shelter, clothing and heating and all of the modern day convenience at my disposal. But your video showing how you have endured days of freezing weather, suffering the discomforts, being completely alone and self dependent, it takes a lot of courage and mental fortitude to push through that entire experience. It also makes me thinks of how much tougher that people more than a century ago did not have all of the modern day gears to be able to survive in these cold conditions. I wonder how they did it. Thank you for capturing and sharing your experience (good and bad) to give us a dose of reality and to learn how to do it. I see you do a lot of reading. I recommend reading the Bible too during your down time while camping. God bless you and stay safe as you continue to document these experiences. It helps you appreciate God's creation even more.

[@mawmawvee]

The old timers did it because they didn't know about all the things we have today. They either found a sheltered spot, or they would die. BRRRRRRR!!! 😬😨💙

[@Максим-р5й5э]

I watch you and admire you, I am in Poland working, I am very sick with cancer, you are super

[@BuddyCouch-c6t]

I am Waiting my turn also watching this makes things easier for a while

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

Wow! I just watched this and it is the first time viewing your channel. I came away with such a sense of peace, awe and wonder. Thank you so much for taking us with you winter camping.

[@emilyrussell948]

As someone who has anxiety before sleep, this helped me wind down this evening and relax. Thank you for this!

[@benaldridge6341]

Why do you have anxiety before sleep?

[@Webgobo]

@@benaldridge6341 many people have such issues. Most people I know have stress issues and can't sleep then.

[@hamish8283]

@@benaldridge6341 that's kinda like asking a blind person why they can't see lol

[@chronicawareness9986]

stay awake all night cause im sick and watch this to sleep in the morning

[@mr.commonsense6645]

@@hamish8283 No it isn't.. It's a petty valid question

[@sallyfrenette9643]

You're right. A week long trip has a totally different feel than a weekend getaway. You should write a book. You describe your trips in such an awesome way. I've enjoyed this video as I always do!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Sally! That would be a lot of fun in retirement...or whenever my body quits on me

[@rtyria]

@@LostLakes Keep a travel diary. It'll help you write that book when you're ready.

[@patriciaevans5906]

The words and feelings you convey throughout your trip are beautiful….as is the scenery. I’m a 70 yo woman with a lot of blessings…children and grandchildren and a wonderful husband who had to leave me way to soon. The one regret I have is not maybe doing this but doing something that would help me understand myself more and living if even for a short time out of my comfort zone…..or at least see the world around me perhaps in a better light than I normally do…to see more beauty than money can buy….to see truth and honesty….and a quiet beautiful existence in a world that is more times than I wish not quite so beautiful. So glad I ran across this….at least I did get to see pretty much what I wanted and needed to see through your eyes. Thank you from a very appreciative older person. I hope you get to enjoy many more experiences such as this one and to find what you seek. Stay safe.

[@LostLakes]

I truly appreciate that Patricia 💚💚💚

[@ReadJohn1421]

James 4:13-15 English Standard Version 13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”- 14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.'''

[@rickard1200]

Verily, this remarkable spectacle of embarking upon the perilous endeavor of camping amidst a merciless tempestuous snowstorm whilst the mercury plummeteth to an astonishingly frigid -26 degrees Celsius doth evoke profound awe and admiration for the unwavering fortitude and intrepid spirit displayed by this courageous soul.

[@tyrone-tydavis5858]

New subscriber. Such a relief to watch a wilderness video without all the BS pretense. No craft beer. No fancy strikers. No chef wanna be meals. No phony drama. No pressed coffee. And you are absolutely right, it's not about the fish. It's looking at nature and being amazed by the design. How everything works hand-in-hand. You are the real deal dude. Congratulations.

[@LostLakes]

💚

[@thedudekev]

Way to throw camping with Steve under the bus

[@tyrone-tydavis5858]

@@thedudekev Camping with Steve????? Hell, they're all like that.

[@michaelmay5504]

Hey, I like Steve Wallis. Be nice, his wife just past away. And Steve may drink beer. But his guys got scotch. I prefer the beer. I particularly like Steve's stealth camping.

[@Iwasneverhere84]

The appreciation for nature this guy has is inspiring!

[@marilynm7533]

I am not sure how your video me. I usually watch cooking, cats, and homemaking videos. Lol…..I am mesmerized !!!

[@terrellma]

I am astonished at the fact that you split wood like that, it makes so much sense. So much more economical in terms of effort. It’s just so obvious when you see someone do it the right way.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Congrats on LONG OVERDUE 200k brother!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Eze!!

[@apocsurvival916]

I think what most people are trying to say here is, thank you, for taking us with you. We all really appreciate it my friend. The untainted beauty and crisp vibrant colors made us humble.

[@LostLakes]

💚💚

[@Snib1]

Canadians casually camping in death defying cold while I'm in Texas. I swear as soon as it gets below 60f here, you'll see people in winter coats and it cracks me up. Really nice editing, so many people forget to slow down when it comes to camping videos. Got a sub from me, keep it up.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah your heat would kill me. Thanks my friend!

[@redshed2020]

We do this in the good old USA too up in the North, near our Canadian neighbors lol.

[@patriciajuarez9142]

Watching this brought back a lot of memories I enjoyed watching from beginning to end. Love your mind set and the journey your on!

[@cksoup]

in college right now and really needed this- been feeling homesick from my small colorado town where camping trips were just a 15 minute drive away, but living vicariously through this video really helped put my mind at ease. thanks a ton, you earned a new sub:)

[@LostLakes]

I feel ya, hope you can get a dose of it soon. Thank you :)

[@Naustrawarlock]

Wow this is one of the most relaxing thing ive seen on youtube

[@curtisbrandt2797]

The shot at 45.19 and again at 1.14.20 is just incredible. It encapsulates everything for me about the beauty of winter. The blazing sun starting to set casting long shadows on the snow. The cold wind blowing the dry snow across the ground as it glitters like a thousand little diamonds. Great job!! Flavor Country, LOL!! I tend to get silly myself out there, talking to trees and giving them names like Sara. Got the song Sara Smile stuck in my head!! Kudos for putting your craziness on camera, love it.

[@toddchamberlain4684]

75 minutes and 28 seconds of pure amazement! I cried at the end, but It was a good cry. Thank you.

[@LostLakes]

💚💚

[@drmontreal6165]

Your comment at the end was really the epiphany of it all: "to appreciate the little things". We've heard that so often it's an instant cliché but it is actually enormously profound if you can get into that space and situation where you realize it. As you did. Well done, very much enjoyed this.

[@annenamishia9902]

I have throughly enjoyed my stay with you for the past 7 days. Your calmness is heartwarming and your knowledge is endless. What a way to spend time in God’s country. Beautiful. You are a super fun guy to spend time with. Great video.

[@nykterion7]

I was born and raised between Athens and Santorini Greece but I’ve chosen to move and live permanently in the west coast of Northern Norway and now I know a thing or two about blizzards and snowstorms, Greek summer and all that heat was never my thing, I feel blessed and privileged for where I am now! Beautiful video btw keep it up

[@blancasosa4089]

It has relaxed me to watch this before going to bed. It is amazing how much love you have towards nature and the part you said that it doesn't matter if you catch a fish but the pleasure you get to be out in nature. Thank you.

[@joshuahundert3582]

"(in the) mind's temporal desert" - my man, that's so beautifully put. Jon, thank you for continuing to share yourself in this way. Your love (for nature) and honesty (with yourself) are a necessary example, in a world that hurtles ever further away from the centre of self-knowledge and compassion. Keep going. Keep slowing down. Keep sharing your process.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much Joshua! 💚 Truly appreciate that!

[@hazaiahpuan8984]

I am from Malaysia ..you are very nice n good

[@rustybrickey1569]

3 e w e

[@marywalker2896]

My old bones would not be able to do this but living vicariously through j is very enjoyable. Stay safe. God bless.

[@michaeljoubert6162]

One of the best videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Bravo sir......

[@LostLakes]

Very kind, thank you so much Michael!!

[@grayworg1]

Always excited for a new Lost Lakes video!

[@longden57]

Wow this was an amazing video to watch! Extremely calming and relaxing. I appreciated the lack of drama and unnecessary over editing that is often found on such videos. It's like an escapism camping trip out from the comfort of home. All the best from Great Britain. Thank you for the video.

[@MaryManion]

So beautiful up there. Those stars were...no words. Thank you so much for sharing this, we are inspired now! :)

[@LostLakes]

💚💚

[@MexiCoe]

I'm late to this video so I don't expect you will see my comment, but the production values on this video are incredible and it was so engaging - and also extremely satisfying and relaxing to see your calm approach and quietly competent skills - thank you from the UK! ❄️

[@LostLakes]

Really appreciate that!

[@angelamedwid]

@32'.47" the shot is breathtaking with audio of crackling pinewood in your stove & the vastness of space surrounding the forrest, then the glowing tent... Cinematic It really took my breath away & made me feel so confined living in the city. What a great thing you are doing by sharing these moments of your life. Thank you.

[@LostLakes]

Really appreciate that 💚

[@leastworstgamer]

As a Floridian who has never even seen snow before, watching this is both fascinating and terrifying at the same time. Very rarely do we get to go on actual adventures these days, it's a treat to listen to your commentary and wonder what it would be like.

[@michaelhudecek2778]

😊

[@maryusa8526]

It's the same in Southern California, but we have snow on the mountains. Not where the cities are below. So one year we went to ski in Utah...I was demoralized and in tears lol.

[@tom-fq5cf]

If you find this fascinating.... BUT terrifying....I would say though that because you find it interesting and with your comment about adventure I would be willing to bet that because of your attitude towards this that you would probably be OK out there once you got the hang of it !

[@davidfacca8899]

Come up to Northern Ontario and give winter camping a go; you’ll love it 😊

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, Salvation is Simple HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins - Ancient Semitic Cuneiform of Moshe (Moses) - Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah) Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

[@ephileas]

What fascinates me about watching someone camping in the snow? I don't know. However, the video hits just the right note and I want to say thank you for letting me be a part of it.

[@Spideriex]

The cinematography in this is incredible. Very excited to see your other videos

[@bigsky2081]

Tom Waits said it best,"it's time, time, time's. Well said about a longer trip, you start living in the outdoors, not camping. I had one trip that lasted 5 months, oh that also is the answer to the last riddle I believe. Beautifully filmed and I appreciate your talent. Thank You!

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much! Perfectly put about living vs camping. Now 5 months, that's another level

[@davidmelvin3769]

Loved concluding monologue and photography. We should all be so reflective, now, for sure but always. Hope you keep making these.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much David :)

[@cesarnyc]

Wow, this video is so good at so many different levels that it was such a joy to watch in spite of being over an hour long. Many viewers might not realize how much hard work went into making a videlo like this, moving a stationary camera to different locations to get all those good angles and the great editing to present a very coherent story. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@LostLakes]

Very much appreciated! :)

[@gregoryzoebisch7792]

This is great. I 'm living vicariously through you right now as i am not in a position to do this type of thing. So Thanks! I used to live in Alaska so I miss the North. I probably don't need to tell you that you certainly better not rip a tendon out there, especially away from your shelter. I ripped a tendon three years ago and it devastated me for two years. One year to be able to walk without EXTREME pain, a year of very limited ability ( to walk) so then almost two years of recovery from atrophied muscles. So ...watch that out there! Cheers!

[@thatonemistake9941]

Time to hit the hay

[@Freyre81]

Really enjoy the poetic and riddle additions to your videos. Thank you.

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated :)

[@michellesummers1010]

What a magical view of your camp, the forest and the stars ❤⭐🏕🌲

[@C.O._Jones]

It’s so fascinating to watch these videos! It’s all so far outside my experience as a native Texan. Cold weather unnerves me, and I can’t even conceive of the temperatures you experience. It’s so beautiful up there, I’m definitely going to have to check it out. Love the riddles from “The Hobbit”!

[@mikek860]

This is as much a work of art as it is a video of you camping in the winter. What an adventure!

[@bluejacket645]

The lighted tent and night sky on day 3, at 32.50 is mesmerizing!

[@SusieLovesJesus]

What a wonderful trip 😊 Majestic scenery, the ease of Spirit that a relaxed span of time afforded, cute & funny humor (the papers & the cop) that seeped from your mind, and the words that you spoke at the end of this journey were nothing short of hauntingly beautiful. Simply breathtaking, every bit of it 🥲 Thank you for letting us tag along 💖

[@LostLakes]

Truly appreciate that Susan! 💚

[@TAMELESSTGR]

I throughly enjoyed this adventure. Your cinematography and your words are truly amazing.

[@brianchantler2959]

One thing I love about your channel is it's aways about the trip. It's never about the LOOK HERE, SEE HOW AWESOME THIS IS, HOW GREAT THIS IS!!!!!!!! The channel is honest and real. Keep up the amazing work!

[@LostLakes]

Truly appreciate that Brian!! 💚

[@docadhoc1702]

Fantastic video! The awareness of the trip is the sense of all. Not the goal, which makes the journey possible. Congrats: You understand how life works, e.g. you know more than the most of us! BTW: the warning Willow Tit in min 3 seems to be the same species we have here. Greetings from Germany!

[@LostLakes]

Really appreciate that Docadhoc!

[@rhondaclark716]

@@LostLakes ID MAKE IT FOR A BED 🛌. MAKE THE SLEAD INTO A BED 🛌 START A BUSINESS 😹

[@rhondaclark716]

@@LostLakes If I ever got rich ,I’d make campsites , for people like you All set up and prepared with lots of hot chocolate

[@maryhelen1011]

That night sky looked like velvet with diamonds! Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for an awesome video! All the best! 😊

[@robertavery5500]

These kinds of thing take a strong mind and body. Being out in the cold with nothing to do but spend your whole day thinking about survival is not for the weak and lazy thats for sure. Great video!!!

[@rayeccles9922]

This was an old one but so needed! You guys are an awesome pair thank you for you time and energy! Know your content is enjoyed!!

[@dirtbag013]

I fantasize about a trip such as this, what a blessing to share it with the world! And the fact that I actually watched the full hour speaks volumes to your delivery.. Thank you

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated Paul!

[@oskarplate4928]

Riddles are at: 32:14 38:55 56:12 1:08:27 My guesses (spoilers below): 32:14 Darkness 38:55 ? 56:12 Wind 1:08:27 Fire OR time You can obviously check the solutions on the internet.

[@Macho_Fantastico]

I could never do this physically, so I appreciate all those who document their journeys. You learn and experience so much from them. Thanks for the video.

[@LostLakes]

💚

[@leafkefn3774]

Same like i actually wanna kill myself when its -1 degrees… next week its gonna be like that all weak and honestly it makes me so mad and depressed

[@birbirikos1]

Brother, I am speechless by the scenery, loneliness, and low temps you are surrounded by. Excellent content. Stay safe.

[@michaelhudecek2778]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tyronevincent1368]

Viewer from the Azores. This was the most exciting video I'd ever watched on YT. Golden Globes, Emmy worthy

[@tpep2328]

Thank you so much for the amazing scenery. It is hard to control emotions viewing such beauty.

[@LostLakes]

💚💚

[@randyhernandez1063]

This is an amazing video bro! Awesome that you took your time to make this! Very brave and very relaxing!

[@sudstahgaming]

There is something so appealing to me being a total novice at camping to go and walk to a local beauty spot and camp over night solo, something about being in the wilderness alone, a meditative type therapy feel towards it.

[@Cajunbebe]

Great video. So beautiful and calming. My anxiety was so bad today and watching your video really helped me feel calm.

[@malkemalke7119]

❤

[@sarahmiles1999]

I can’t believe how much work it takes just to go camping. This is so impressive 💪🏼

[@janevalentine6391]

What a beautiful video this was. Your trip was amazing, glad I came along.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you!

[@josephwestbrook651]

Just wanted to thank you for the video! It has been many years since I was active in the activities that you experence. You are a very lucky guy. Please enjoy all that you can in the least ammount of time.

[@SirLuLzDalot]

I have seen a lot of camping video’s …this one has got to be the best! Such good cinematography

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated!

[@doryan4400]

This really is an amazing video. I am so thankful for youtube and people like you who share this type of content !

[@genereisinger6816]

A+ for this documentary. Nobody does it better. Thank you. Gene

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much Gene

[@anoshya]

Great video..almost impossible to do this in the U.K. as most land is private ie you would not be able to cut trees down and light fires..such a pity..Canada looks great

[@dewgaming9479]

Such a peaceful and quite environment, must have been a nice experience.

[@kenlaub475]

As a duck hunter, I could totally use this!! Most branches can’t hold a blind bag and being able to put it EXACTLY where I want is super helpful! Great idea!!!

[@ScottOut-n-About]

“…then you can call it optimal” I love this call back to the thermometer while discussing just getting out there. It’s of course true but you had the wherewithal to put that comparison together and present it back to us in a very beautiful and profound way. Thank you John! Your’s is one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a million Scott...I truly appreciate that!!

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

By God Jon that was beautiful. That sequence starting at 44:10 with the dissolve from the hole in the ice to the sun for the next couple minutes, coupled with the music, was a masterpiece of artistic filmmaking. And that's no BS. You got some kinda talent dude! Edit to add, that outtro commentary was fine writing. We were mesmerized. IMO this channel is 'THE' best in this genre on youtube.

[@LostLakes]

I truly appreciate that Bob!! 💚 That was a really special evening...I might say it was the highlight of my winter. Brought me right into the present

[@BlackRail33]

I agree!

[@kgsz]

Agree. Jon is not only talented but I feel truly moved by the way he speaks and does. With utter respect for everyone, including himself. It's terrific experience to go along in this journey of self-discovery.

[@LostLakes]

@@kgsz 💚💚💚

[@aarongoodman9342]

I

[@Enoughalready20237]

I usually watch crimeTV that I end up falling asleep to. I came across your channel and this is a much better alternative. Relaxing and educational!

[@LostLakes]

💚💚

[@Scyths1]

I love videos like these, and I'd love to go camping to somewhere similar, but I'd never be able to do it alone, would get too bored and have no one to talk with, so I'd bring a friend with me. With 2 person it'd be such an enjoyable trip, and you know, if shit ever happens, you can always eat your friend.

[@АлексейМиронин-ю6п]

Или он тебя

[@colepolitte798]

Been absolutely loving your videos. Your filming quality, the personality you bring, and the profound understanding of the simple beauties in life that you portray to us are just a few things that make your channel so refreshing to watch. Your final monologue was incredible, Jon. You seem like a great man and the kind of person I would surely want to be friends with. Keep it up!

[@markymark7197]

This is the nicest comment I’ve ever read😭

[@Flint-I]

Took me back to nature at its best . Excellent young sir and very wise words . Thank you so much for this adventure . 🙏

[@DerpySwag]

Wow, what an amazing video. Thank you so much for making this, I really enjoyed it. So calming, great scenes and lovely words that you shared throughout the whole trip. But those closing words were really the cherry on top.

[@LostLakes]

Really appreciate that 💚

[@hermanhenderson966]

32:50 one hell of a camp shot really looks amazing

[@pvjones838]

One of your best videos. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@Myn6211]

Marvelous video, beautifully filmed and narrated. Thank you.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much Myn!!

[@sanantoniofurnituredecor9560]

A terrific example of self-reliance and perseverance. Bearing those nightime temps required good preparation and planning. Excellent information for novices like myself. Thank you!~

[@bonpecheur4565]

Candy for tonight thanks!

[@LostLakes]

Nom nom nom :)

[@rebeccahowie7234]

I loved this video so much!!! Thank you for sharing!! I live in Florida, it’s hot as hell here and escaping with you for 7 days has been so fulfilling!! It’s just so beautiful!!! Not to mention, I just got out of the hospital and I quit drinking alcohol, 13 days strong 💪 Sending you love and prayers for safe travels!! ❤️ 🙏

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Rebecca 💚 That is an amazing choice...I try to only drink on Fri/Sat except on trips but often I think about what a waste alcohol is (money, time, calories...)

[@mrkipling2201]

Well done on the alcohol abstinence!! I haven’t drunk alcohol for 11 years. I became allergic to it. I would break out in handcuffs ( if you get my drift ). Good luck to you. 👍👍

[@leafkefn3774]

Im sure hed share that shed with you.. you could hump on him to keep eachother warm.. also 10 days clean here of weed and idk if i can keep it up pretty depressed here ngl and also im super jealous of the florida heat omg!! Im from the netherlands

[@ReneeKratka]

Hello. My first outing with you, young man, was wonderful. I welcomed being present in that magical stillness. Thank you. Wishing you many safe and fun adventures. From an old lady, who recalls hers. 😊

[@MikeBabsBC]

Crazy how small of a world it is. Even that far out in the middle of nowhere, you run into an officer. Glad your documentation checked out and that you enjoyed your stay there!

[@LostLakes]

😆

[@pamelagarcia5593]

Now, this guy is camping. Not staying in a cabin, getting his own food when need be, chopping his own wood without a chain saw and in a tent. Props.

[@Moomin360]

Some beautiful shots of the nature. Along with claming background music. I am moved by it all. Thank you.

[@kellyw.1779]

Good morning! I just happened to come across your channel and so glad I did. Wow, this was absolutely amazing, I enjoyed every minute. Your skills, knowledge and appreciation for nature is much to be admired. I'm in Texas and we don't experience hardcore "winters" very often...snow, what's that?! LOL Last year, we did get that bad winter storm that caught us off guard and it was horrible but only because our grid went down...that's another story. It's Jan.11, 2023 and it's been around 58-70 degrees for over a week. It's 0830 and it's 71 right now! Haha This year seems much warmer and it feels like Spring at the moment. Lol As usual, ya never know what to expect here...welcome to Texas weather. Lol I'm in south Texas about 15 miles from Galveston. Thanks for sharing your beautiful adventure. It really made me appreciate all the enlightening moments, gorgeous surroundings and yet the kind of spooky things that goes along with these freezing winter camping trips...and by yourself too. New subbie! Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Big ((Hugs)) and much Respect from Texas!

[@andygass9096]

On Texas, just amazed that you get some snow and your grid goes down? just so third world!

[@kellyw.1779]

@@andygass9096 What kind of rude comment was that?!! It wasn't just a little bit of snow, everything was frozen solid. The historic and brutal winter storm Uri cost hundreds of people their lives here!! It also impacted more states, not just Texas. For you to sit behind your screen and make pathetic remarks like that, says a lot about what kind of person you are. Don't make asinine comments about something you know NOTHING about!