3 Days Solo on an Island with Crazy Nighttime Encounter!

[@boredwithitall963]

My father passed away last week. He was a huge fan of your channel. We bonded over knots and the last time we were together he share some of his favorites that you demonstrate. The outdoors was a huge part of our relationship. I am loving your videos. Thank you for doing them.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Oh my gosh, I am so so so sorry. Reading this really hit me. I hope you and your fam is doing okay all things considered. I’ll be keeping him in my thoughts, and your whole family.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Hope you’re doing well, fella.

[@dakotaabeare]

I know I’m pretty late but RIP is good soul❤

[@GrayFox1979]

Hi DJ. Your channel came up in my feed the other day day (because I’m a HUGE fan of bush craft videos) and I’m blown away by your content. Not only is it well edited, crafted and shows the beautiful scenery of Canada, you are an amazing teacher! I watch a lot of bush craft videos because they bring me joy and are relaxing but I’ve never encountered one that educates on things like knot (hitch) tying, tips on how to not injure yourself with your tools and even how to camp with proper equipment and keeping your feet warm!!! Your love and appreciation for nature and passion for what you do resonates through your videos and I’m so happy I found your channel. Many blessings and safety on all of your journeys and experiences moving forward!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wow thank you so so much for this comment. I’ll definitely continue this style, I don’t care much about people just watching me just do things on cam, I just feel like it’s only worth it if I can help teach or pass on a couple things I’ve learned.

[@rsmith9674]

Gotta watch out for those Canadian vampire owls! 😉

[@TheBearEssentials]

🤣🤣 no joke!!

[@careenaalexis]

Awesome video DJ! Beautifully done!!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks so much Careena!!!

[@winter_and_bushcraft]

Oh my God... this nature scenery is so beautiful 🌲🏞🤠 Totally loved it! Greetings from Germany 👋

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you so much!!! Hello from Canada 🇨🇦, glad you enjoyed this one!

[@hppymoon]

İzlediğim en iyi kamp videosu bu diyebilirim. En cok ihtiyacim olan ve hic yapamadığım şey. İzlemesi bile rahatlatıcı. 👏👏

[@mikemacleod9427]

Props from southern Ontario bud🙂👍. Im only 20 min in so far, but I love those values of yours. i find myself carrying more garbage out of the bush than in. Gotta keep those 2 two new buddies house clean while your their guest. Been stuck down here since my 3 year old was born, and just keeping myself busy with day trips and shelter builds. Soon the lil man may be ready for some overnights, but for now its all about foraging and "building forts" in the woods. N.E.S.W Buddy ✌

[@artlopez174]

Great video. Thank you for collecting all that trash, and setting the example. I think you were crazy going into the woods barefoot. 😮. Good demo in the canoe. Your cooking skills are impressive. Having coffee by the lake, sleeping in the woods, in three day getaway, must’ve been an awesome trip. Thanks for posting.

[@TheBearEssentials]

I’m really happy you enjoyed this one, and can’t thank you enough for the kind words! This was one of my first Vlog style videos - not sure if I’ll do too many more but it makes me really happy that some people find this vid and enjoy it!! It’s one of the coolest experiences I’ve had out there wit h the owls!

[@laurahubbard9470]

Thank you so much for bringing us along on your trip!! I know it takes ALOT of time and thought to set up each camera angle, and then all the post production work. You captured the peacefulness beautifully.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wow thank you so much Laura!!! Im glad you enjoyed it :)

[@vallygurney7193]

DJ your videos are Awesome, and I thought I new it all.. No way after watching your vids, Aussie people needs to watch more of your work.. teaching me so much, Thank You :-)

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you so so much for saying this!! I’m really overwhelmed with all the support on here. Thank you, from across the world!!

[@SlightlyStressedOatmeal]

If I woke up to that sound I probably would have died right then an there 😂 I have never heard an owl make a sound like that. I believe it was super cool and unforgettable thing to experience in real life especially because you got to see the owls as well!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Me either, before this I had legit never seen an owl close up in the wild. I could not believe this happened, had zero idea what was making the sound until I out the light on em!

[@allenhughes12]

So relaxing. Thanks for uploading.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey Allen, thanks for watching. I’m glad you got something out of it and took the time to comment.

[@jerichol6807]

Cool owl encounter, I guess the baby owls where super hungry with that shrieking, and that's why I always bring ear plugs when camping, lol

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks man! You’re right they were probably calling out for their mom to bring more mice all night!! Haha not a bad idea about the ear plugs. Thx for watching!

[@jerichol6807]

@@TheBearEssentials ur welcome; I bring 3M ear muffs too if ear plugs are not enough lol, but keep up the content, great editing skills too 👌

[@truedirectioner798]

You imitating the owls was super funny 🤣 Great video 👍🏻

[@TheBearEssentials]

Haha thanks so much! I had a blast out there!!

[@adamb.4585]

Ok I am going to go buy a Canoe! Looks like a nice addition to a camp.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Yes they’re so so useful and fun!

[@texasmoby]

Wow man what a fantastic, inspiring and educational post. Big love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks a bunch for watching, I’m glad you got something out of it. Sending my best from across the pond 👊

[@dowo111]

the Owls are talking together and they say that you are a harmless visitor but you don't have living mouses with you as a gift...😁👍🤠

[@xda_yang]

This is the so far best camping channel I have ever seen. I like his voice with full confidence and passion. Go DJ. Hope you will hit the million subscriber soon. I definetly will recommend to everyone I know.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wow thank you so so much. This is extremely nice of you to say.

[@sailorgirl2017]

Aww, thanks DJ for some classic and wholesome Canadian content to remind us all how much more we care about each other and this fantastic land we call home. The owls! What an experience!! We have the pleasure of Bald Eagles landing on our mast - we keep the cat down below those days...lol. Thanks for the tips and advice. Be well, Friend.

[@TheBearEssentials]

😬😬 thanks so much!!!! Oh my! We’re they after the cat or just stopping for a rest? That’s such a cool experience!!

[@xda_yang]

Is there a cameraman? How can you setup all the cameras and do all these amazing senses all along?

[@TheBearEssentials]

No cameraman just myself. I would setup my tripod then paddle out etc and then go back for it! Lots of work

[@A-out-venturing]

​@@TheBearEssentials that seems so tiring

[@sparkyswearsalot]

I love how you just exude joy. Your videos just make me so happy.

[@primebuildbryce]

this deserves way more views. amazing

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx a bunch, maybe it will get there one day. As a benchmark, it has 3.6k views right now. Either way, I’m really happy you liked this!

[@ChrisFar]

Dude epic video, loved it from start to finish. Those shots of the dueling owls was sweet, what an experience. Keep these up👌👌👌

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks Chris!! The owls defs were once in a lifetime. Mann

[@tawraste]

Hi there, really enjoyed your vid and what you're doing. I wanted to tell you that where I live I see owls all the time. This is because I cycle to work and I work shifts so these amazing birds regularly fly in front of me for up to 100 yards. I also love getting firewood in for the home, and I like using my hatchet to split lengths of oak up to 4ft in length into thicknesses that are much easier to saw. I don't drive, and literally carry everything; but the tools do the work. By the way, I live just 8 miles from a city centre. I love my outdoors, and it's so great to see you present yours in such a positive way. Keep it up!

[@MoistFluid]

Holy fuck, waking up to those owls screeching would've freaked me out haha! Scary but also awesome haha.. They were obviously calling to the old owl gods to make you one of them 🤔

[@Noremak_Notrap]

been watching alot of different bushcraft videos recently. can't wait to go camping and try out some of the stuff i learned from yours and others of the same hobby. watching these videos makes me really wanna go camping.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks so much! Let me know when you get back from your trip how it went :)

[@kathleenmcconnell7999]

Thanks for the canoe lesson. Hopefully I will never need the information because my canoe is way too heavy ( sentimental though). Love those lanterns and the way they glow. I actually started using them last summer. Happy camping.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx Kathleen!! These lanterns add such a nice feel to the campsite!! I love em!

[@veganbcurry3396]

Thank you for sharing...such a joy to witness your adventures.

[@TheBearEssentials]

And thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thanks for the video. I just had knee surgery and I am recovering at home binge watching camping videos! I started my camping channel over a year ago and I was suppose to be on my Spring canoe trip through Algonquin Park. This was a great video. Nice work capturing the Owls, that's not easy. Thanks again.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks a bunch! Ah I hope the knee heals up quick. I’m headed to algonquin on Friday, can’t wait to get in there!! Speedy recovery my friend 👊

[@stevenensminger5737]

DJ. Your the man awesome outing.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks Steve!

[@douglasbair5647]

Your site is so interesting to me, since I’ve always been into wilderness survival. My friends have always called me “Bear”, because I’m big build and lumber some. Screech owls do have the eeriest sound and when you’re alone can really freak you out. Have you encountered any tree banging yet?

[@2goldenace]

35:21 someone give this man an Oscar

[@barbtudinoTravelAgent]

Love it!!! and how to put on that heavy backpack using your knee????? So many great tips. I love your videos. Your voice, your authenticity, your cooking ideas!

[@SusieLovesJesus]

Fantastic trip DJ! 😃 How to's, camping & safety tips, wildlife adventures, comedy, great food... You're definitely a hoot! (get it?! 😂). You never disappoint 😊 Thanks for the good time my friend 🤗

[@jan-oloflof4863]

This is one of my absolute favorite channels! I've followed it for a long time now and there is always something new to pick up. Thank you for taking the time to explain different things in detail. As I love flyfishing I was so happy to see you get that gear out as well. Thanks again for sharing your great videos, short and longer ones and I really hope that you taught someone out there how to use a waste bag! Keep up the great work and effort and im looking forward to learn more from future videos.

[@baitpilejunkyify]

Great adventure DJ! Love it!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks Bob!!!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks Bob!!!

[@Panlover_]

Fun video, and I liked that you took the time to teach on top of everything else. I was wondering though if you prefer the Gransfors splitting axe or the forest axe more for canoe trips?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey! Thanks so much!! I have a full vid on the axes here comparing all 3 - actually a more in depth comparison than what was on the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r52ciIhrZpJ1odE Honestly I prefer the splitter if weight isn’t a big issue. And most times I go with friends who have a SFA or comparable so the splitter is a great compliment to that!

[@nycwen]

This was like watching an episode of Alone! I thought for sure you were going to be charged by a feral pig or wild boar when I first heard the screeching! 😅 Such a great episode! I'm so glad the YT algorithm led me to your channel. I also checked out your website. I love your bear paw caps, but you're sold out! Will you be ordering more? What about t-shirts, hoodies, etc?

[@hypario]

I always wonder how you guys clean yourself up in those types of videos, like, is the river clean and stuff ? how do you wash stuff properly ? same thing about hydration, what if you run out of water bottles, what happens ?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Oh, I just jump in the lake to wash. It’s very clean here in Canada. To wash dishes etc there is biodegradable soap. Many parts of Europe and Asia and now north America have plants you can use which produce soap - like Soapwort for example. Ofcourse there are more survival based ways of doing things - depending on the level of trip you would like to take. Glamping, Car camping, camping, portaging, bushcraft, survival. Many levels of it I suppose. As for hydration, there are different methods for each level of camping - from ah I got a jug of water, to using chlorine pills to purify, to ceramic or charcoal water filters.

[@Kayakmom9]

What an amazing encounter!❤❤❤

[@keyogen]

So people don't appreciate all the work that goes into some of these shots. Pattel to shore, set up camera, pattel back out, pattel across for shot, Pattel back to get camera, continue trip.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks so so much.. it was a huge grind to get all the shots but I love making them cinematic!!

[@journeyman7189]

Another banger of trip DJ. Those owls shrieking was intense. I didn't know they made those sounds either. Nate

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey Nate!! You found this old video eh?? I’m glad you did brother. Thanks for watching!!

[@journeyman7189]

No worries. You put out good stuff and I'm going through the old videos that I haven't seen. Got to feed the Al Gore Rhythm @@TheBearEssentials

[@TheBearEssentials]

@@journeyman7189 Youre awesome brother thank you so much!

[@noxsolis88]

Amazing video you deserve all the subs in the world

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks so much!! Hopefully I can get more videos out more regularly for people :)

[@nikolasemov2822]

How TF this video got only 8k vews since your last one at this time has like 14k?? It is the same concept video as this one... Really strange, dont ppl watch every video in the channels they just found out about or is it just me 😅😅. Great video, thank you for the effort.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey Nikolas!! Honestly I don’t know, I think this one is buried so far back so no one sees it haha. It’s actually one of my favourites I’ve ver made bc of the owls!

[@gerardjagroo]

Serious nightmare fuel you've got here, especially the nightly ramble in the forest

[@TheBearEssentials]

It was very very creepy lol

[@Jerry-ds4ye]

The food looks amazing as do you... Great video

[@rohanmohanty3872]

Sir how do you setup those camera? You leave it there or every time you come back to get it.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Lol, yes it’s very time consuming!

[@ek-nz]

That was one exciting sandwich!

[@Julie-l7r]

Your neighbor on the island sounded like a barn owl 🦉

[@yurrryurrr1463]

Just found your channel and was like man this guy is great until…….. you started following the owls bear foot and I was like yea ummmmmmm

[@TheBearEssentials]

LOL!!! It was definitely a questionable decision 😅

[@BCMountainMan67]

DJ, it’s a screech owl!!! 🤪

[@TheBearEssentials]

Haha! It definitely lived up to its name if it were that!

[@randallspade8911]

22:26 that hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm was crazy

[@TechExploraScience]

Hey! ❤ Loved your video and that owl sighting 😂. At first, I literally thought it would be something like Paranormal Activity. Anyways, love from Pakistan! 🎉❤ I really enjoyed your relaxing camping trip out there. I really wish I could do this sometime, too.

[@parinita.shetty]

That boat must be very heavy

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wasnt too bad! About 45lbs I think 🤔

[@curtdunlap6818]

That baconegger bagel needed some cheddar or Swiss! 😋

[@Kayakmom9]

I’d love to take my 14 year old son out on a trip like this! Guided of course!

[@bobrubenking7703]

Just found your content...great stuff! What scabbard is that you are storing your axe in and also is the buck saw diy?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey! They are both gear that I make and sell :) i designed the axe mask to have a sharpener built in! I’ve been an outdoors gear maker and only do the KZbin education and stuff part time haha. Here’s my site - Www.thebearessentials.com

[@imjca63]

Great vids, foraging pouch brand?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Bear Essentials! I make them myself :)

[@aravsingh24]

there's something really goodie two shoes and about this dude, but he is knowledgeable

[@richardrocha702]

SaaahWEEET! 🙂

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks Richard!!!!

[@BackwoodsCountryBoy]

Trudeau is out and about 😂😂

[@TheBearEssentials]

I’m actually so offended lmao 🤣 fml

[@BackwoodsCountryBoy]

@@TheBearEssentials love your videos 😍 Thanks for replying 😂

[@rickywhite7578]

Screech owl. Very Erie sound at night.

[@MoxxMix]

You should use only tip of ferro rod, otherwise it will get thin and break.

[@dottiedavis355]

You *are* funny. :-) Shouldn’t you say “back-on,” though? To match the “bág-el?”

[@TheBearEssentials]

HA! You’re so right… it really should be 🤣 my language is hilarious now that people have pointed it out

[@KeysofSerenity]

Bag-ol 🤣

[@TheBearEssentials]

Lmao I know I’ve heard I butcher the word so badly

[@A-out-venturing]

After seeing your videos i know want to go out and start surviving 😂

[@yaackaa4418]

Crazy. Owls are super predators

[@JulienMARY]

What about grizzlies there ?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Only blackbear and wolf here in southern Ontario. But I’m very experienced and don’t see them as a concern

[@Sillyrat_e]

So damn envy you!!

[@jefflanham1080]

Man, being visited by owls is an honor! They are amazing creatures…..next time just talk to them.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Oh it was one of the coolest experiences ever. Don’t think it will happen again.

[@hito-sama]

I think i saw someone solo camping in this exact location... Where is this place, if i may ask?

[@MoxxMix]

They were leading you to owl taming Ogre.

[@SC2Inimicus]

Coming in a year after this is being posted. Great content, but that pronounciation of bagle though.. Ha! *subscribed*

[@PoofintonQuackmuffins]

Dang, that's some manly man.

[@MangScoots]

bros living me dream :c getting a new job here soon and im gonna be making bank, after a few months im buying a motercycle and going down to VW to my uncles farm and man im so fkn horny

[@TheBearEssentials]

So so cool!! That sounds amazing!

[@timetriad6199]

3 Days… and you didn’t drop a deuce⁉️💩👍🏻😂🤣😅

[@TheBearEssentials]

lol, there’s definitely some off camera moments not shown 😅

[@ibanheadhunter8317]

10:26

[@ibanheadhunter8317]

16:58

[@dewaynemoore314]

With all of the crime these days, is it really a very good idea, to be camping Alone ? .

[@TheBearEssentials]

Sure, I feel very safe out there

[@K1NGW0LF]

In my country, witchcraft is very prevalent, and people believe that most witches can shapeshift into owls to visit you at night. They kill them if they see one, especially in the daytime. I would have soiled my boxers if I had been woken up to those sounds, honestly.