3 Days Solo Survival with No Food and Basic Gear

3 days out in the Canadian wilderness with no food and limited tools and gear foraging and fishing for sustenance.
This challenge is inspired by the TV show Alone where contestants are allowed 10ish items to take out with them.
Warning: don’t eat or pick wild mushrooms without expert knowledge and experience
Lure of the North - lureofthenorth.com/ @lureofthenorth
Instagram @Xanderbudnick
Music by Maxim Budnick - • 1 hour - Music for St...
solo survival no food challenge, fishing and foraging for food

[@XanderBudnick]

In case people were wondering, I also had an emergency fire starter kit (including lighters and fire starter) and first aid kit. Which I chose not to use as it wasn't part of the challenge I set myself. Hope y'all have a great day

[@ykb946]

What part of our beautiful country is that Lactated? Hello from Banff!

[@XanderBudnick]

Central Ontario

[@tacozeeb]

Can never be too careful

[@owen7570]

It's not survival...it's camping All the gear is complete to live in the wild for years

[@zhutousan4116]

I thought the bow drill was part of the plan until it failed.

[@Sh4tterdL0g1c]

The biggest thing I appreciate the most about these type of survival videos, is the amount of extra effort you put in to set up a camera to make it look like you’re walking off, when in reality you had to pick a spot, set it up, walk your path, THEN come back and pack everything back up. Obviously I appreciate all the knowledge you show, but everything just shows how much effort you put into making a great video for us

[@XanderBudnick]

Thank you 😊

[@229knogud]

Yea I’ve always admired the B role, good job sir👍

[@darklordvader66]

No there is a camera crew with him making sure he won't get in any trouble

[@oldaccount9825]

neistat style

[@krisherbst6162]

Imo it’s pretty cringe

[@Campaigner937]

Xander once again helping me out with a 45 minute dose of relaxation and stress relief. Thanks for what you do bro.

[@einanton5996]

@im sexy & i know it. I skip loads, only backwards tho

[@420WEED69]

Fastest 45 minutes That's a very good thing NO SKIPPING

[@yeahright5285]

This was my first video on this channel. Definitely relaxing.

[@Sage-vl3so]

@@yeahright5285 same here. makes me wanna start camping again

[@trevors.5998]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6C4fmdqeJdppbM 😅

[@Dragon-57]

I gotta say, first video ever, and I just love how caring you are about the environment, with being really sad about the frog, explaining laws, and that it’s not going to waste. Really shows a whole new level of care and love for the world.

[@deependz3231]

If he really cared about the environment he would have brought a port-a-potty.

[@tapewaves2783]

@@deependz3231 that’s a pretty stupid comment. So he can do what with it? Bring back home to throw out, where it will end up in a landfill? What difference does that make?

[@deependz3231]

@@tapewaves2783 It was an obvious joke stupid. You probably have a dog that takes a regular dump on all the neighbors lawns and your attitude is "What difference does that make?"

[@P.W.R.]

@@deependz3231 Say that to all the animals and insects that poop every day in the forest. Are they polluting the environment? Of course not! Why are humans any different? Why this assumption that only humans pollute? We do, but only with specific things like plastics, heavy metals, toxic chemicals, and litter. Otherwise, our natural function like going to the bathroom is not polluting the environment unless you dump billions of gallons into rivers and lakes (of which some developing countries in the world do this very thing). We have the same waste our bodies need to get rid of as any other animal on this planet. It only becomes a problem when it is done in excess. Xander using his turd cutter a couple times in the woods is NOT going to pollute anything. In fact, taking a bag or some type of portable latrine means he would have to bring it back and throw away, and it will most likely be in a plastic bag. This will just end up in a landfill. Xander doing the deed in the woods adds nothing to his "carbon footprint" or pollution since it was done with natural materials like moss and a 6-12 inch hole. It is perfect compost! I don't understand what you're trying to imply with this comment.

[@griefer5846]

@@deependz3231i mean urine itself does also work as a fertiliser, technically good for the ground, but either way i think he just peed in a bottle

[@ramongonzalez1439]

A very realistic experience, very emotional, this guy is amazing at what he does.

[@xmdishx]

wait until you meet gustavo on this channel 😁

[@deependz3231]

About as realistic as Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

[@saucesecured7806]

@@deependz3231 What parts about it are unrealistic? I'm quite new to the outdoors world so really I don't know.

[@deependz3231]

@@saucesecured7806 He's got at least one cameraman there with a full backpack of foodstuffs, you people are so gullible. You probably even have a Honey Bo-Bo poster tacked up on your wall?😅🤣😂

[@saucesecured7806]

@@deependz3231 So you choose to believe that which you have no basis of? That instead of you thinking, "Maybe this man is just trying to make fun content and challenge himself." You immediately assume he is some cheat trying to trick gullible audiences into giving him that sweet ad money? What a sad life you must live. One genuine question though, is there any content that you think is truthful in what they do? Or do you think every content creator is constantly scheming up plans to trick their audience. How sad you can't enjoy a simple video.

[@Keeblor]

Seeing a body of water without a boat in sight makes me tear up every time because I fear nature like this someday won't exist. Thank you for sharing your experience in such a humble way.

[@super_whitz3203]

I have felt the way xander has felt being out in the bush without anything in site except for straight up crickets and bugs are the sounds and nature is so beautiful

[@Keoffry1]

Teddy Roosevelt had a similar thought, and now there are literally thousands of American lakes with no current or planned boat access.

[@tomhymers8922]

@@rune6364 😂😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

[@tomhymers8922]

😬

[@rune6364]

@@tomhymers8922 what r u laughing at, maybe u should appreciate nature

[@spencerimre]

I love how his cheers after he catches the fish echo through the landscape. It really just captured the feeling of success so well. I felt like I was there with him.

[@aatsiii]

Every animal within 10+km got spooked. Shouldn't do that.

[@Alfin_d24]

And then he smashed the fish with a stick

[@DiabloOutdoors]

Same here!

[@cursedemperor9600]

22:47 “whoooooo!!” *New achievement unlocked: Fish Catcher* 😅

[@shiyanson]

Ut apologies before and after many times about the frog 🐸 hahahaha

[@landscapesandmotion]

I love the old abandoned cabin foundation. It sparks the imagination to think how old it was and who built it and enjoyed it.

[@Pogec1]

Would love to get some info about that.

[@stefanpetkovic6276]

me too@@Pogec1

[@LukePotter-fm4on]

What I think is really nice about this video is that you really see the cycle of food chains, and you see the cycle of life, for you to survive, the frog and fish must go, and to see the connection between the cycle of life and death for overall survival got me feel amazing. I loved this video.

[@jamiepriddle5441]

This is the most relaxing video ever. Normally I can’t watch more that 5mins of a normal video let alone sitting through the whole 45mins of Xander and not even pausing the video. So great full I came across your channel today massive eye opener about nature and how to treat it with the right respect.

[@byronkane5910]

I just read your comment and realized that was a 45 minute video. I thought it was like maybe 10.

[@M3Ducky]

@@byronkane5910 same 😭

[@PandaSap]

Nice pfp

[@M3Ducky]

@@PandaSap who??

[@netcoms197]

because i dont eat animals, i did not enjoy this video. i used to go fishing when i was younger with my grandd, but ive never eaten fish myself. teh guy is making all these comments about sorry frog sorry fish, thank god for a lovely planet. the reasion fish smells so gross, and its difficult to catch, is because humans arent developed to eat fish. if there is a "god" he did not design human to eat fish, or it woudl be healthy to eat. eating animals is a corruption of life. a human body is a standard issue plant eater design - not developed for eating animals at all. eating fish promotes health disorders, fish is generally LESS unhealthy than both red and white meat, but its still toxic. in a survival situatibn, the guy is eating a fish to get by - but we shoudl be clear that eating fish, and harming animals are both toxic behaviors. " circle of life " should not involve eating toxic foods, but healthy + ethical energy.

[@guillermovallarta2708]

People don’t understand how difficult and time consuming making these videos are. Has to walk, place the camera, walk back, and then walk again. Thank you for this awesome and educational video! Can’t wait for more! 👍

[@belowzerro3421]

What if he just sets his drone down to film him and flies it to him ?

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

Exactly. Les Stroud could tell you that it’s not easy... it took a toll on him. This was an honest, insightful look into the harsh reality of being alone and hungry. Great job in filmmaking, love the drone footage. Top notch!!

[@MrOrangeonion]

Well its less difficult than working a measly job

[@bhattaraisandesh]

@@MrOrangeonion How likely are you to die working retail or McD vs. alone in the fucking jungle? Plus the hassle of getting there and recording all this shit. Snakes bears wolves fire. A lot of things to worry about

[@MrOrangeonion]

@@bhattaraisandesh A high chance vs life in retail or McDs vs 3 days in a wilderness prepared. Lol you tried to pull a point didnt you. Recording it.. wow such technology, wow imagine being so safe to keep repositioning just to record. Edit: And who know what one does off screen. Cant tell right? Oh yea and a drone to fly around to record with too.

[@lieschenmuller2108]

This looks incredible. I also fell completely in love with nature since last summer and want to learn to get along in the wild too. Thanks for this video!

[@frederickmcdonald6636]

thank you for such a great video and for thanking the animals and the land for what you get! I also want to let you know that when you caught your fish I was totally excited as you were which indicates to me that your video takes me right to what you are doing. Take care and be safe out there....

[@ccj7942]

I love how you say thank you to the frog, fish, yourself, etc. Such a simple yet profound act that humbles us with all we have already ❤

[@hackse4883]

Well he is canadian

[@stevenreinke9924]

@@hackse4883 That explains it

[@eugcne]

wanted to say the same thing, loved it

[@cadjuice1992]

Rip larry the frog xd

[@qEnergize]

God too

[@whydoodat]

Honestly, I couldn’t say enough positive things about what you do and how amazing the content is you produce Xander. It seems like every new video is a step above the the previous. Thanks for everything you provide for us!

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks my friend!

[@NortheastGiantPumpkin]

Such a cool style of video

[@bleuskye8124]

Love how you keep it so real.

[@samyueru-kuntv1752]

@@XanderBudnick uuuu7uuu7u77

[@samyueru-kuntv1752]

@@XanderBudnick uuuuuu7u7uur7uu77u7uuu

[@humanedane]

I love your passion for being alive and alone in nature, bro. Bravo!

[@davebarlow4909]

Another well presented video. I love the camp set up and catching your dinner. It's almost like being there with you. Thanks for your time spent producing this must watch video.

[@hariXmizu]

I love how untouched it all looks/is. Makes you realize how tiny we are as humans compared to the vastness of the wilderness.

[@XanderBudnick]

I agree!

[@michaelwaters6829]

All of humanity could technically fit on the island of Manhattan. we would prolly kill each other but technically we would fit.

[@Joseph-xj4ex]

@@michaelwaters6829 You do know the size of Manhattan, right?

[@matty9699]

@@michaelwaters6829 where the hell did u get that information 😂 that is not possible

[@davidjackson9680]

@@Joseph-xj4ex you do realize the size of human beings when you push them all together without space

[@JohnTavastian]

I just cant get over that log cabin. I'm a huge history nerd and it's so cool to see nature taking stuff back. I love these places where there is a trace of human life left. I wonder what stories happened in this cabin, when was it built, when was it abandoned. My guess is that it was abandoned/ taken down in the 1850s judging by the environment around it.

[@BasedAhmed]

Really wonder how it was to live back then.

[@seanjones2456]

@@BasedAhmed It sucked! Everybody stunk and had bad breath. Speaking of bad breath, people died from teeth issues! Be glad we are living during the greatest time for humans to ever live. Right now.

[@BasedAhmed]

@@seanjones2456 Always am grateful, but it's very interesting to look back and see remnants of people before us

[@kritcor]

i think about that same type of stuff like even when he picked up that beer can i thought to myself huh i wonder how long ago someone was just chilling there drinking that same beer

[@mrnoone.]

@@BasedAhmed true i also love history and when I see old building and houses and i genuinely think what things would happen back in time at this place

[@michaelbonnardi2863]

Another great video Xander. The visuals at 11 and 41 minutes were deeply moving, to me, very spiritual. Your crafting skills are top notch. The area would be a fabulous place for a cabin. Looks like the former resident had the right idea!

[@jukkavv]

These videos are great ... Real survival stuff .. and you offer so many useful tips. Thank you so much! 🙏

[@cambolio1872]

I think I almost got as much joy from you catching that fish as you did, that feeling must be so rewarding.

[@XanderBudnick]

ohh yah its a gooooood feeling

[@ClaytonBigsby01]

@@XanderBudnick Why ? It’s not like this was an actual survival thing . This looks like me after I left my food for the camping trip at home. And cans and frogs for bait ? Dude you couldn’t be more of a city slicker . Have you heard of crickets and worms😅. They are under literally EVERY rock. And did you actually check to see if frogs are legal bait 🤣. Bruh. Mosquito net ?!!!😂😂😂😂. Lol I’m dying 😂 survival 😂😂

[@jeff_d1]

@@ClaytonBigsby01 let’s see your videos !🤣🤣

[@realdutchdave]

@@jeff_d1 He can't survive a trip to mc Donalds 🤣🤣🤣

[@bobtate6812]

@@ClaytonBigsby01 Can you do any better. I'v heard you crying in a bush Mommy, Mommy help im lost...

[@ENVDTV]

The pacing, the shots, the sound, the music, the informative information and the overwhelming urge to do this myself. This was amazing to watch, it went so fast.

[@lmcshane7]

Deeply moved by your continued gratitude and appreciation.

[@ashsearchingforwisdom]

Wow. I am so glad I found this channel last night. Already subbed. Anyway, Xander I completely love all these videos. I would love to do this one day and the way you explain things and give tips is awesome! I also loved at 27:08 thanking everything. So beautiful and this is how I want to do it.

[@lynuslyneburg]

Wow man, first time watching one of your videos and I am blown away. I enjoyed every minute of this clip. Seeing you being grateful for your location, the frog, the fish and in general what mother nature has provided was very fulfilling and also watching you reflect on your learnings, loosing the fire starter and how to improve upon your bowdrill skills ... I was actually literally "feelling" all those moments with you and verbalizing/cheering along which happens rarely when I watch a video. Thanks a lot for taking me with you on this little adventure! Will follow you along for more trips like this!

[@kianr2200]

Exactly

[@nicholaskariotis4724]

Wanna let you know this video helped me more than you can imagine. So relaxing, I felt like I was there.

[@petersterling5334]

That's So Awesome when you say "Yeah that's what I'm talking about" when you caught the Fish! The Gratitude part was Excellent too!

[@dopesoap739]

I’m a student stressing over school and this video helped so much, so relaxing and makes me realize how much I love nature thank you and keep doing what your doing you seem really happy doing it👍🏻

[@KrecikBobasek]

u will never finish ur school and u probably end up as some homeless dude. Watch more videos instead of doing ur job

[@sie11pervan]

@@KrecikBobasek God forbid someone relaxes a while you even get random throw-away accounts on KZbin telling you to keep grinding for the big man. Yo Dopesoap. Next holiday you have, go for a nice day or two of camping. Go unwind. You earned it.

[@hypnosis5660]

@@KrecikBobasek just cause its gonna happen to you

[@MrToxicelmo]

45 minute Xander videos are what dreams are made of!

[@jackconnor8463]

This is the most I’ve enjoyed a KZbin video in ages. Living in the centre of Birmingham England it’s unlikely I’ll ever get to do anything close to this unless I moved; Thanks to the small amount of land this country does have being completely ruined or privatised. It’s a really nice change of pace to see life through its purest perspective.

[@deependz3231]

In England you have plenty of sodden peatland to take a number of dumps.

[@candyquahogmarshmallow8257]

​@@deependz3231see what I mean? You're negative. You're either poor, been bullied or don't have many (if any) friends. As I said in my other comments, being more positive will make you feel better and bring more positivity. This is not some wishy-washy new age nonsense - it's basic psychology/sociology (which I studied).

[@rjinx73]

The drone footage is such a great added bonus.

[@PandaCristos]

your 'feel good to be alive' reminds me of how long I stay stressed to be alive @@ your understanding and gratitude toward life are at a spiritual level man. I am inspired. subbed

[@XanderBudnick]

Thank you

[@MattLaClear]

Me too Bao. Me too.

[@LawsonLindseyFishing]

I've become such a big fan of your videos man. Keep it up you're killing it

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks man I appreciate that :)

[@dan_mmv5626]

The frog or fish ( haha I'm jk I love how vids)

[@fabihaashar]

Lawson i have subscrieb u . You didn't yet 😂😂😂😂😉😂 u

[@sachinraisachinrai2153]

Place is totally awesome👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. With 18 to 30 people and with weeds and drink tooo would be heaven in there.

[@BattleTheFish]

Holy cow it's Lawson. LAHHHHSSOOONNN SUP LOL

[@UR2Compliant]

I love your attitude, determination and appreciation for the land/nature. I live in Northern Calif. in the foothills of the Sierra's, near Lake Tahoe and seeing a young man like you do stuff like this, puts a big smile on my face. :) We love the outdoors!

[@humanedane]

And thanks for showing your prayerful thankfulness. That was a good moment.

[@gamesforpeople]

The poop tips at 29:00 got me. Liked and subbed immediately. Love how genuine you are and always take time to thank the lives of your food. You’ve inspired me to get out of the house and experience the beauty of nature more.

[@rodymatsumoto122]

just use water instead of moss

[@cursedemperor9600]

@@rodymatsumoto122 yeah also a great way.

[@chickennuggetpaw]

Ikr- It caught me off guard how moving it was Edit: him thanking the lives of the fish and the frog, not the poop tips LOL

[@kaiflakhani]

It’s Indian Technique😂❤

[@garlicbreadsoup1205]

I love his poop tips use it in my back garden every day!

[@JOGolf]

Imagine being upset about a frog/fish in the Canadian wilderness while you are typing on a smartphone/computer in a concrete jungle. Why is it that people who are the most out of touch with nature are the most triggered by the reality of it.

[@---Blue]

Lack of experience due to lack of exposure

[@RP-rm7po]

True words well said my friend!

[@joelargumedo94]

@@---Blue couldn’t have said it better 💯

[@oliversilver95]

@@---Blue solid 100

[@Gullrica]

In the country where I live frogs actually are protected species, so it could be a calming thing to know it was allowed there.. and could prevent angry comments about it..

[@svasylenko]

So far, this is the only KZbin channel that I can watch together with my kiddo, and she’s not annoyed but instead curiously looks at the screen from time to time while doing her business with the toys nearby 😅😆💚

[@ITtutorjack]

So glad to get to live in a time period where I can watch these videos, Xander! I love your appreciation for nature and the outdoors. I also love the scenic time lapses showing passage of time, which are always powerful, and I always love learning many important skills from your videos! Cheers from New England!

[@ITtutorjack]

Also of course appreciate the dribbles of humor and you just being you!

[@Punisher_-sq7lu]

"You know that feeling when you're really dehydrated and you want a glass of cool water, but all you have is warm fish head soup?" Thankfully Xander, I do not.

[@Drullenify]

Literally the perfect video for anyone wondering about nature. So calming yet still exciting due to the challenges you set for yourself. :)

[@zinkya3110]

Awesome camera work and outdoor skills and also narration please never stop what you're doing

[@barriesitch3969]

Very much enjoy all your video's especially this one . lots of life lesson's here and thanks for taking us along on your adventures

[@jack-dy7cx]

Love how educational these have become

[@matthewbdevine81]

Without a doubt, the best video I've ever seen you put out. Great drone camera work, just your humility, it really shows through. Thank you for providing such great content. 🇦🇺🇨🇦

[@XanderBudnick]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@xaviergervais718]

One video and I’m hooked on the content man…. You’re awesome… super chill super relaxing and very informative… rock on 🤘

[@individualconsciousness387]

I love how you go from "I am so sorry about the frog" to "Fish Soup, FISH SOUP!!!"

[@shugemery]

Took a gander at Xander on a backwoods meander. Ferro sadness but fish bad-assness~ Enjoyed that spot.

[@bluesideup007]

Comps from the Shug means you earned it!

[@TheGrizzlyHillbilly]

You sir are a poet 👏🏻

[@MrSirlulzalot]

Cool! 😂❤

[@ttgjace]

i dont go outside much and i dont like to but this really makes me want to go out of my comfort zone and go explore nature like i used to as a kid. thank you. i could never show how thankful i am

[@RV_0181]

Do it! Step by step

[@seanjones2456]

27:29 Odin really hooked you up today. Praise Odin.

[@jasonlo8780]

Really good video man, this is exactly what I've been looking for. Your the man!!!

[@beargrylls6135]

You catching that fish made me smile. Your joy was so genuine and contagious.

[@frederiquerijsdijk]

It sure was! Made me think about "Lost", the movie, when he finally manages to make fire.

[@hermanfrodit7442]

That was a really nice fish. And you did good. But still in my opinion. And again, it’s just an opinion. You made the the fishing unnecessarily difficult for yourself. In my opinion. Not hating. Are you listeningto me internet? Not hating!

[@michelleanthonygrandea8287]

I dont think he catch that fish, the vid was cut

[@beargrylls6135]

@@michelleanthonygrandea8287 Yeah he definitely bought it from fish isle and took it all the way to the woods and pretented to catch it! Really dude... What the hell...

[@michelleanthonygrandea8287]

@@beargrylls6135 It was obvious, that kind of fish will not took the hook if there is no bait. As the video shown, he don’t have any baits.

[@82394forrest]

These are the most important videos on KZbin. People whom make them, are running from the catastrophe happening in government and cities. And they (we) love the outdoors. Keep it up!

[@chapterchatter]

@@falliathorne8123 dude are u alright

[@Dogsrule777]

Right on Zander. I dig your work man.

[@user-js6ds6tc4c]

It was good to see you using something other than a reel and rod to fish. A fishing thingy made out of that stick. It was how sometimes we fished as kids, only we used a can, plastic pop bottle or glass bottle. Only because we couldn't all afford a fishing rod and reel. Good to see other people know of this trick. Not just us. Brings back childhood memories of fishing and camping and outdoors. Enjoyed this video. Hope to see more of you and what you have to offer on your adventures. Thanks.

[@Visibletoallusersonyoutube719]

Good grief, you are just too stinkin' wholesome. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@tchen4484]

That’s what I just said! Lol great minds think alile

[@basedbuddha666]

"You know the feeling when you're dehydrated and you just want a cool glass of water but all you have is warm fish head soup?" I'm dying.... cuz like, i do.

[@TalhaKhalid007]

I like how he's always grateful for every thing that happens to him.

[@daveagar5594]

You are a very capable man. Thank you for the honesty within this video. It's never easy. But it is easy to deal with if you have the right mindset

[@MortaresD2]

It's a delight to have my coffee on this beautiful sunday watching 45min of Xander.

[@christinabroadhead3810]

It's great to see you so happy and in the sheer joy of being in the wild, and discovering. Thanks for taking us along.

[@baesssthuss7077]

This is honestly a dream, away from any modern industrialisation, and just connecting with nature, so beautiful. I wish i had something like this going for me

[@EddieD218]

Yeah until it starts to snow lol

[@michaelmitchell5909]

I keep watching this one cause it's an amazing video. Love what you do man.

[@marilynrooney1953]

That was simply incredible Xander!!! I loved every minute of your video. You’re amazing!!!

[@XanderBudnick]

Aww Thanks Aunt Marilyn!!!! glad you liked it.. much love :D

[@pinhead6764]

woah what da, your aunt??

[@jomarplacatenedero772]

"I want to thank God for creating a beautiful universe" that's deep man... in spite of challenges we have to face in our lives, at the end of the day, no matter how small or insignificant, there is still something to be thankful for. I love your videos man stay safe and happy

[@sten6077]

Despite that this universe is created by a big boom instead of a “god” there is always something to be thankful for indeed. And I also love his videos. Its so nice and relaxing

[@Creativityzealot]

@@sten6077let people believe what they wanna believe man have a good day

[@sten6077]

@@Creativityzealot oh yes ofcourse! Have a great day too mate!

[@palmyrafoxy6860]

THANK YOU young man to think about those who can't share your experience AMEN, have a long life! Cheers

[@angeleeshaw]

Watching you forage makes for super satisfying content

[@Jeanvit]

Can't thank you enough, Xander. Your videos are a cathartic experience. Keep that great work.

[@jasona9959]

Excellent video. 45 min is the perfect length. Thx for letting us be part of your experiences. Drone video was great finishing touch.

[@smoothjazz_gg]

This video has a calming effect the likes of which I don't get enough my day-to-day life

[@DanielSeacrest]

This video was amazing, but I especially love the drone shots and the music that plays with them.

[@effectual-relaxunwindrepea8701]

You're an inspiration! What an excursion to trek through! Well done, Xander!

[@jarroddobben]

Man stumbling onto an old cabin is so cool, you see a glimpse into the life of some other outdoorsperson who sought the same natural tranquility that you do, but like a century in the past. I'm not sure if it's sad or awesome that we don't know anything about that person, and that all that stands in their remembrance is a few rotten logs stacked up in a corner together.

[@alessandrocasol9499]

Best video of solo Survival I’ve sene so far. Actually informative

[@PAPAPTV101]

Planning to have a content like this soon. So challenging to travel and live in a place that youve never been before 🤩

[@dannymolloy4582]

Hey Xander, absolutely loving the videos!! Only discovered you're channel a couple of weeks ago and nearly watched em all already! For me, the best bushcraft channel out there, thank you dude 🙏

[@pjIslandbwoy13]

Feels like a mini movie, tnx for taking us again w you brodie. We appreciate you so much. ✊🏻

[@Limuzins]

It is so great to see you practice gratitude and journaling. I can see that you can enjoy the simple little things in life and I LOVE IT.

[@ElunearaStarsong]

Such an amazing piece of art. Thank you.

[@sw0rks]

Hey man, just wanted to say that I hope that you always stay so candid, it shows and means everything in a world full of fakeness and staged lifes. Keep on going ✨ Love from Málaga, Spain

[@XanderBudnick]

right on man I agree!

[@twotabbymom2688]

Super grateful to you Xander for sharing these experiences from someone w physical disabilities that would make a trip like yours nearly impossible,

[@Givvs]

using that beer can to make a spoon out of it was super smart. I wasn't sure what you were going to use it for but man, you really surprised me with that. Great job.

[@aiduukogames9520]

I appreciate that you mentioned that you keep a journal. In the 23 years that I have been here, I have never thought about keeping one myself. I am gonna try it out for myself I guess! I am going on my first winter trip tomorrow, and I feel like this could be a great way to not only wind down before bed, but also as not forget it like I have the past few trips. Now that I have gotten clean of my drug of choice hopefully, I can enjoy this earth that god made us a bit more. wish me luck with this trip. Please never stop loving this Earth and the beauties that exist on it

[@ARTUREDITZZZZSSAS]

How did the trip go?

[@aiduukogames9520]

Pretty good, we left early after a surprise winter storm tho. Forcasted a little bit of snow and got way worse conditions than forecasted. Not great for a first try winter camping but we still had fun with building fire and cooking food.

[@adventuretimefishinghunting]

I love the survival stuff. When I was 16 I did a survival instructors course for air cadets. One of my favorite things I've ever done! So much fun. Learned so much. Since I started watching you and lost lakes I've been slowly gearing myself to get back into that kinda stuff again. Love your stuff

[@JackWCave]

Really appreciated the close up shots of the knots you used. As someone who has recently got into bushcraft (mainly because of your videos) this was super interesting to see how you set up your tarp. And obviously, always appreciate the lengths you go to for the shots in your films, the effort never goes unnoticed.

[@Steve-MN]

I always attach a fairly long lanyard of bright colored para cord to my ferro rod. I loop it through a belt loop and tuck it in a pocket as soon as the fire is started. I never leave camp without a knife and that ferro rod. The visuals were amazing in this video. Reminds me of the Boundary Waters.

[@donaldjohnson9419]

Hello Zander, Don Johnson watching from Nova Scotia......I was made aware of you through your trip with Lost Lakes, I really like the way you choose to survive when you are in the back country. Great job and look forward to watch your past and future experiences!!

[@matteo7559]

Hey brother, thanks for being so true and for sharing this content. Appreciate all that you’ve shared in this video, I often get carried away in the day to day in the city but seeing you enjoy your own company in the woods with as little as you brought just reminds me to slow down and appreciate the small things. Thank you

[@ElectricalNoises]

There's a wonderfully tranquil and meditative quality you rarely find in survival videos.

[@timo4938]

Xander, we love you man! Keep doing what you do and know that you contribute to making this mad world a more tolerable place!

[@hongphuc5209]

"Thank my mom & dad for giving birth to me" According to Eastern Buddhism, Today(15th day of the 7th month of the Lunar Calendar) is also Vu Lan festival (Ullambana), known as the Amnesty of Unquiet Spirits. Vietnamese people buy presents and flowers to show their deep love and gratitude towards their parents! What a coincident, bro! :D

[@XanderBudnick]

wow Coincidence indeed!

[@christinabroadhead3810]

Wow, and another coincidence is that today is 11 Keme in the Mayan calendar, Keme in part connected to our ancestors.

[@hongphuc5209]

​@@christinabroadhead3810 oh so coincidental! Each religion has a precious thing that is we must always love and respect parents!!

[@vidsurf88]

watching you eat is the best part of your videos .. never seen anyone so excited...lol ... makes me hungry

[@DottieStanley]

I am loving your videos! They help me relax and the sound quality is very good. Loved the poop talk! People need to know that kind of information for sure.

[@stonetoolcompany3649]

This takes me back many years to when I was a teen. My best friend and I took extended "survival trips", sometimes as long as a week. They were treks where we set out in the woods nowhere near trails. Distance didn't matter.... we continued on but foraging was our main occupation. We never relied on fish, but they were targets of opportunity at times (fish traps work). Electronics simply did not exist.... except for computers that took up multiple floors at the university.... and whatever they used on Apollo. GPS, satellite communication, cellular.... were not even thought of back then.... Who would have dreamed that we would have a thing called internet..... or digital photography.... tape recorders were big and bulky and expensive, as were cameras. The one "cheat" we resorted to was the Svea 123 stove. Not because we were not quite skilled at starting fires, but because we believed in leaving NO SIGN of our having been there. Already even back then, the popular places were littered with fire rings. "take only pictures, leave only footprints". We navigated with map and compass...... Not topo... we couldn't afford that. I owned every survival manual and book I could lay my hands on...... military survival manuals were easily found in the Army Navy stores..... there was no way to find books that you couldn't find locally...no internet or Amazon. I read every book Euell Gibbons wrote... that I could find. Burton Spiller's book Northland Castaways (CR 1957) was I think what inspired our first survival foray. Many of the areas we went into had nowhere near the abundance and ease of gathering seen here.... and we even ventured into "high desert" survival.... though you have to follow water courses, and due to relative scarcity of wild edible plants killing warm blooded game often became the challenge..... but rattlesnakes also make good food! The animals you eat, or use for bait are prey animals.... They exist to be a meal for something else. There is no "happily ever after" Disney existence for them.... They are part of the food chain...... and know it. Predators kill to live, and kill without remorse..... We humans have the luxury of delegating killing to others. Predators often kill with shocking "cruelty", and absolutely no sensitivity to the feelings and pain of the prey. Watch a pack of wolves or coyotes kill. I was once a hunter, but found no joy in watching the light go out of something's eyes..... I can and do kill things as needed..... but it is a necessity, not a "sport" for me..... as a rural person. With all the "wonderful" technology we have available like the Inreach, and cell phones, I still backpack solo into remote parts of the Rockies, often telling nobody that I'm going anywhere at all, and have never considered carrying "technology" into the wilderness.... It simply does not belong as far as I'm concerned. You make sure you do not get hurt.... many decisions you make solo have survival as a significant consideration knowing nobody is coming to look for you..... there is no carelessness because there is no rescue...... it adds a spice that would be lacking if you could simply push a button.

[@Floppy_Forcekin]

Beautifully said bud

[@konan3792]

One of the first books I read as a minion was The Hatchet, inspired me to want to run away and leave everything behind and I was like 8 years old. Anyways didn't run away, but spent every weekend with our step father camping, hiking, hunting, telling ghost stories and eating smores. Best times and no tech has ever come close to those memories.

[@WhereisYunoGasai]

fun read

[@johnchoi4473]

true, but you break one of the most crucial survival rules... always inform someone where you intend to go in case you actually do go missing. They at least some base information on where to start searching.

[@stonetoolcompany3649]

@@johnchoi4473 I’m not much for rules…..

[@rick3227]

What a beautiful trip man, thanks for sharing! It’s nice to watch when I can’t get out there. Gotta say the editing and all the camera work has been getting so good, the drone shots were incredible!🤙

[@pnutbteronbwlz9799]

Just found you and I love your stuff. Thanks for being so positive, appreciative, and even giving God credit. Respect man.

[@Conan3145]

Lost fire-starter 1. A fun object for an explorer to find in 50-100 years. 2. A offering for the bounty of Nature. An inspirational video. 😀

[@steventhomas729]

I appreciate your honesty regarding the loss of your fire steel and your attempt to get a fire started with a bow drill. You kept it real and didn't "edit in a success." Also I admire your ability to identify and forage wild eatables. Great job!!

[@Sam_Earth]

The lion is back and he roars again. Great presentation