3 Days Solo Winter Camping - deep snow, no tent, below -20°C

2 nights out in the woods and some seriously difficult snowshoeing and cold weather in Ontario, Canada. The first-day temp was around -12C and dropped to -20C overnight, by far the coldest I have ever experienced sleeping outside. My tarp shelter worked against me this night, an experience I will never forget.
The second night stayed around -9C through the night with light snow so I went without my tarp, a beautiful relaxed evening beneath the stars.
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----- Commonly asked questions: -----
Why are you cutting down trees?
The trees I cut down are all dead, trees that die and remain standing dry out and prevent rain and moisture from saturating the wood so it makes great firewood.
Live trees contain a lot of moisture and don't burn, I also love trees and I don't cut down live trees
If you are alone who's filming?
I film everything myself from a tripod and yes I do walk back to get the camera when I film myself walking away from the camera. it's pretty straightforward, it just takes time. Two Unedited Clips from the video - • Video
Are you scared of wild animals?
Bears are Hibernating over winter and wolves aren't an issue in this area, so no
-20C wheres your jacket?
The first-day temp was around -12C and dropped to -20C overnight. Pulling the sled sawing/chopping wood and working hard creates a lot of sweat. If I sweat it will eventually freeze which is bad news so when I'm working I wear a long sleeve a small sweater than a big wool sweater which is on the cooler side but prevents sweating and is perfect for the conditions.
Spoon? Why not Chopsticks?
I ate oatmeal, soup and rice not shown in the video, the sausage spoon thing was a joke :p Yes, chopsticks would work better and are easier for sausage, and yes I am proficient with chopsticks :p
What's with the Poo?
It was some animal Scat I found, I was curious and I didn't recognize it, was hoping someone would point out what animal it was. Its likely Fox scat

[@XanderBudnick]

Most asked questions: (1) Why are you cutting down trees? (2) If you are alone who's filming? (3) -20C wheres your jacket and gloves? (4) Are you scared of wild animals? (5) Spoon? Why not Chopsticks? (6) Why? (1) The trees I cut down are all dead, trees that die and remain standing dry out and prevent rain and moisture from saturating the wood so it makes great firewood. Live trees contain a lot of moisture and don't burn, I also love trees and I don't cut down live trees. I am legally allowed to cut down standing deadwood in this area. Explained here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKSkpmtubN-bqLM (2) I film everything myself from a tripod and yes I do walk back to get the camera when I film myself walking away from the camera. I also get out of my sleeping bag to set up the camera to get back into my sleeping bag to film myself getting up in the morning. it's pretty straightforward, it just takes time. Also - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ope4maugip6thrc (3) The first-day temp was around -12C and dropped to -20C overnight. The second day hovered around -10C. Pulling the sled sawing/chopping wood and working hard creates a lot of sweat. If I sweat it will eventually freeze which is bad news so when I'm working I wear a long sleeve a small sweater than a big wool sweater which is on the cooler side but prevents sweating and is perfect for the conditions. I wear gloves here and there when needed, my hands are usually pretty cold and numb but easier to use than wearing gloves. (4) Bears are Hibernating over winter and wolves aren't an issue in this area, so no (5) I ate oatmeal, soup and rice not shown in the video, the sausage spoon thing was a joke :p Yes, chopsticks would work better and are easier for sausage, and yes I am proficient with chopsticks :p (6) Winter is beautiful, camping is fun, adventure is rewarding Have a nice day

[@CountrySideCreature]

😂

[@PritishYadav1992]

I was about to ask that. Good to know. Cheers!

[@capitalcapital2712]

yes bro I'm notice u R cut down only dead tree's. why people R. Q . thay R no see u R right way . anyway I'm enjoyed ur effort's & hard work good luck

[@Boomers219]

❤️

[@thisaintmyname3175]

The fact you had to explain this is so depressing.

[@mansi4564]

Let’s appreciate how he managed to do all of that in a -20 weather while recording from multiple angles, and alone.

[@user-bz1yz5nv6d]

"Alone"

[@twitch3111]

It wasn't - 20. Not even close

[@honeyv1569]

@@twitch3111 i also think same Because you cant work with bare hands in-20 tbh..

[@Manbuns]

@@honeyv1569 he said it was -12 during the day and -20 at night

[@rantceck4047]

@@Manbuns -12°c is not a light cold temperature, at 0°c you have to use gloves and thick jacket. So you can imagine what you need at -12

[@rgwernert]

The way it should be, NO MUSIC, just natural sounds. Thank you for that.

[@azizh1453]

You are right natural sounds make the video more beautiful because once i hear his voice talki i closed the video 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@peterhenderson9331]

glad u enjoyed it ! ur welcome ❤️

[@sarahmargaretmiles5620]

Agreed

[@zacksmith5963]

Yeah and cutting trees

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

and no subscribe hit bell ding nonsense as well, you know it is a good asmr video without interruptions

[@gcruishank9663]

You have my utmost respect. I’m 58 and did a winter camping trip into the interior of BC, Canada about 3 weeks ago. I drove up a logging road and had to park at the start of a steep side road because the snow was too deep. 4x4 got stuck and had to dig it out. I had to use snowshoes and a pulk to haul all my gear up the road about 200 meters, on 4 trips. I started this hauling around 4:30pm. After that, having to keep a fire going to keep my dog and me warm (got down to -18C at night) and all the setting up, I finally managed to get to sleep at 1:40am. I can’t remember ever being that tired 😴. Snow was at least 3 to 4 feet deep (the fire made a hole 3 feet down) So stayed two nights and headed home. It was a great experience and will do it again. Wife thinks I’m crazy. Sure makes you appreciate a warm shower.

[@yousaflighari8076]

bravo

[@alanchhay2333]

Can’t imagine what it’s like to sleep out in nature, let alone in a snowy terrain. Never been camping before but man this looks worth it.

[@kevintieu5198]

If you've never been camping before...maybe this is not the best place to start. I'd recommend a backyard haha

[@jjschneider8566]

if you aren’t prepared camping can be pretty miserable

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Just knowing he had to set up the camera for those shots, walk, then turn around and do it again is the best psrt

[@wade5782]

Javion Bullocks no he uses a tripod lol he has a video on it lol people thought he had a camera man as well

[@_avinv]

Only content creators can understand that

[@haydenburke8030]

Survivorman did it first

[@randomabouts]

Nice to meet you my co realist

[@nemo6686]

I love that snow on the face: alone in a mountain hut high in the Pyrenees, the drifts higher than the windows, toasty in a down bag, listening to music as the finest snow found its way in to land on the tiny bit of face exposed. Truly sublime. The fact I may not have been 100% sober probably helps the memory too!

[@megalep7025]

I have around 35 years of experience with this kind of outdoors life in Norway and I have sometimes in my youth made the same mistake. We usually set up the tarp a little bit different than you do here. If there is any wind from behind there must be an opening on the whole lower backside of the tarp to let air move through, else the smoke will always build up under the tarp. Another solution can be to position the tarp so that the wind will move in at an angle from behind, that will blow the smoke away most of the times. Yes it will be a little less warm under there but for me at least the most important thing with a tarp is to prevent snow or rain entering.

[@cerg1129]

Может в Норвегии такое и сойдет. При -20 такое сооружение не годится.

[@caryd67]

I remember the winter of 1989, it was -55 Celsius outside, and -17 in my bedroom. I slept in the living room beside the wood stove instead. The toilet was frozen each morning too. Then I would go to work. What was my work? I drove the Zamboni in an ice rink. So basically my life was perpetually cold.

[@XanderBudnick]

No escape eh damn :p

[@chrishayes5755]

look into rocket mass heater it's much better than wood stove

[@josemalinao1308]

Indoor or outdoor?

[@SevenCostanza]

i live in australia and ive never seen snow im 33 years old. ive always wondered what snow feels like i wanna jump in it

[@shlongbongchewy]

@@chrishayes5755 1989

[@AP-qu8sl]

KZbin recommendations are the 8th wonder of the world

[@yourenotthatguypal99]

Praise God for these natural systems of camping. Lighting fires, cooking, staying warm, collecting very necessary fire wood. All of these things feel so good to accomplish, especially when it's a challenge. I'm watching this video from New Zealand and honestly mate, it looks so chill. Makes me want to go camping tomorrow! God bless you brother!

[@shamilshamil6201]

Alhamdulillah

[@WhiskeyCrack]

So glad to see all the success and exposure this video has had Xander. Keep'em coming!

[@yanihani9615]

Does anyone else just feel like they are at peace when watching the fire at night

[@XanderBudnick]

Absolutely

[@wangruochuan]

campfire is the og tv

[@iyot1020]

it has worked for our ancestors since they discovered fire so its as natural as a salmon returning to its birthplace

[@dozer1642]

Only humans.

[@nemjef121]

That's evolution for ya. Our ancestors survived on fire and their experience imprinted onto us to want to make fire and survive.

[@amirriddle]

I think he would be surprised at how many people would watch this footage unedited and have it on in the background

[@graboidgang9077]

Yeah that would be cool actually lmao He should livestream one

[@TheDynamicContinuity]

ASMR

[@liberationwasalie2982]

more edited than kitchen nightmares

[@zenmasterrelaxation1260]

This is probably one of the things every man wants to do at least once in their lifetime. Thank you for your effort.

[@sofiamarth8525]

I was feeling really really down today thank you for making me feel better ❤️❤️so relaxing to watch

[@Rainkonen43]

👌👌👌

[@killeguy]

Once again youtube gave something i didnt search and i still watch it

[@sanpol4399]

the nice thing about these kind of camping is : No mosquitoes, no spiders, no scorpions, quite no bugs at all. 🙂

[@XanderBudnick]

No bugs, no bears! It's the best

[@sanpol4399]

@@XanderBudnick 😀😀😀 very well pointed. Great video. I enjoyed watching it, specially the way you were grateful. It was cold but you got a nice time for sure.🙂

[@MrHimanshuqwerty]

@@XanderBudnick What about Wolf or snow Leopards ? 🤔

[@parthbhatt2839]

What about wolves

[@haar637]

What about dragons?

[@frh343]

Such incredible!! To do all of that in this weather. Thank you for these natural sounds. 🤍

[@okluge85]

Love the editing on the firewood chopping! Really well done. Most people either exclude it from their videos or overdo it, but this is the way it should be done. Also, great video overall. Really love the environment and your ability to work with it.

[@cashout7822]

I can barely fall asleep in the comfort of my bed at night and heres this guy sleeping like a baby in -20

[@justsomeduuude4708]

Check out floor sleeping. I’ve had chronic insomnia since I was 5 years old. I’ve had months where I could only sleep 3-4 hours a night. Making the transition to sleeping on the “floor” (I sleep on a yoga mat with sheets and comforter on top) isn’t easy, but it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Now I sleep straight through the night essentially every night. Once you get used to it, it’s more comfortable, you feel more supported and “safer” in a way, and your sleep quality generally improves because of it. Not saying it’ll work for you, but I’d definitely experiment with it.

[@XanderBudnick]

Interesting thanks for sharing

[@keithcampeau]

Theres sonething wrong with you

[@keithcampeau]

@Jason Truong sorry that crazy of him

[@BryanHernandez-id9bj]

Well at the same time, he’s been working hard during the day so by the time it’s gets to bedtime he probably feels exhausted

[@alexmason4223]

Why is the audio so clear and clean like it’s asmr. This is impressive

[@thathungrypanda4386]

Snow dampens sound like in a recording room. It's why winter is usually very quiet outdoors

[@AyooSki_]

@@thathungrypanda4386 interesting.

[@aln456]

I think low temperatures decrease sound hability to travel quick and high, because of that sound travel longer and stronger thats why its sounds better and clean..

[@benjamincrew1949]

@@thathungrypanda4386 Oh, always thought things sound strangely quiet after a big snow.

[@danabarnes4751]

I was thinking the same thing. Aside from all the obvious, the audio is incredible

[@JimmyJimmyEnglish]

The sound of good bacon crackling & frazzling always brings me great joy!

[@williammacomb5691]

I’m so happy about how much attention this video is getting and how much your channel has grown

[@tromancesmith1295]

Yeah a year later😭

[@lifezap2484]

There is something just so peaceful about this

[@evankline759]

Lol until you end up on the nightly news for being arrogant and isolating yourself and getting injured.. most likely dying or never to be found

[@getmine9490]

@@evankline759 why you gotta be so negative man

[@gpianistr6952]

@@getmine9490 he can't be

[@lieutenantrogue6364]

Watching it or doing it?

[@evankline759]

@@getmine9490 being realistic... dont do this stuff alone unless youre bear grills and its fake or wanna end up like coutless others.

[@Aversepompano]

There's something about this that is so nostalgic. The snow soaking up the ambient sound and the fact that there is no music makes it so much more immersive.

[@Alarix246]

The moment when you realize that despite of all the gender diversity, he won't have a girlfriend sharing that night with him. That loneliness is indeed depressing.

[@jasimzoobi2340]

@@Alarix246 what?

[@Deeplycloseted435]

All those sounds, in the snow covered woods, are special. It freaks your ears out at first. Then you get used to it. Then you miss it.

[@Alarix246]

@@jasimzoobi2340 😁⛄️

[@bighands69]

That is a lot of nostalgic fantasy notions. Doing what he has done is not normal and requires skills and taking chances.

[@geo1142]

Glad to hear you give thanks to our awesome God 17:17. Praise the Lord and bless you on your journeys. Happy trails.

[@billys1297]

I went camping in the snow. Tent camping. Coldest it got was about 23°. I had all the gear but was still miserable then got covid. This guy is awesome

[@kevindick1110]

Used to do this when I was in my early 20s on my land in Kentucky. Most peaceful weekends ever. Then I got married. 🤦‍♂️

[@satishimca]

😢

[@daniel12134]

Mate u need to keep camping don't let bring married stop you

[@eski8048]

Abi yenge görmesin

[@panicfarm9874]

It tends to ruin everything

[@pak3ton]

well i just hope you only got married once.

[@JonathanLopez-pg5fh]

Between hiking, setting up, keeping a fire going, eating, getting the footage and setting up angles for your shots, you must have been non stop. Awesome video

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks brother. Yup it's a fullllll day of work

[@jayritchie851]

Wood doesn't burn forever. From my previous camping experiences, I would think you spent most of you time chopping wood and keeping your fire going, especially thru the night. That would make it very hard to relax and get some solid rest. That would get old after a couple of days.

[@kozatas]

I think after an argument with his mother he went camping in the woods in his backyard. He was in a rush, he even forgot to take his coat and elbows. He managed to rob the fridge and got bacon and sausages tho.

[@IanSebryk]

non-winter campers don't realize how MUCH firewood you need. I regularly camp in -20 to -30°C, and a good 3hrs is spent just getting wood sorted. good job showing the pile! 😃

[@jamierm3002]

this is my favourite thing on the internet and I am I now more than ever inspired to do thing like this. also I love this guy he seems so nice and chill. would love to go on a camping trip w him

[@CricShorts.12345]

This man just make me realize.. That being alone is actually good!!

[@calicookstunes6530]

Probably the best times I have.

[@an29re06]

When i realize it i bought enduro bike. No for stunts. For free ride

[@johnkarakatsianis7281]

I always enjoy some quality time with myself….but being alone on a camping trip in off-grid locations can be dangerous…it’s safer to have someone with you

[@MrDlust]

Nothing like rubbing one out under the open night sky

[@kahlil2classy798]

If you’re well prepared for it in the cold

[@nathanbgriffin8706]

A couple times a year , KZbin will recommend me a camping video similar to this, and I’ll be hooked for a week until I forget about it, it all started with that kid doing his 70 subscriber special

[@NicoLas-hq2zk]

Holy shit same! Love that kid 😂

[@SamirMishra6174]

Which one ?

[@bitslervivek_0116]

Wanna know which kid

[@ayazmahmud7239]

Wanna know about the video u guys are talking about.how about a link or something?

[@coltonperkins4070]

I want to thank you for posting this kind of content. Life has been stressful lately with career plans changing and being a young army officer. Always refreshing to see the peacefulness and simplicity of this lifestyle. Makes me want to do the same lol.

[@connorsmith9933]

This will probably be in my recommended in 4 years and I just wanna say hi to the future

[@FrigginHeavilyTheBoy]

Hi connor

[@brightenyourdaywithbrighto9012]

Hi.. umm *Shit* Hi Gucci flip flop

[@nymwav7109]

Hi Brighton?

[@brightenyourdaywithbrighto9012]

@Jason C The... The wha- *Houses being bombed and screams echoing in the background* *Oh fuck*

[@ultimatum97]

Hi to future you. Like this when you see this so I'll say hi to past me.

[@emile4449]

I give this guy a lot of credit. It takes heart to go out there in the cold wilderness. God protect him.

[@XanderBudnick]

Cheers my friend!

[@jemardabee3131]

Hes not alone... the camera guy is there

[@cosnniran]

@@jemardabee3131 No camera guy. Just him

[@johndee68]

I often wonder what drive a person to do this. Bad home life or just a drive to experience new things?

[@XanderBudnick]

@@johndee68 drive to experience new things my friend

[@Dragiello]

Great! Really appreciate that You told this prayer after that! Thanks!

[@thames_music1219]

I'm from the south, where we see snow maybe once every 3 years. Xander, you have inspired me to get off my ass and experience nature as it was intended, raw and unfiltered. I will try desperately to do as you do, to live and exist in nature without any help from the outside world. Hopfully soon I can live this dream. God speed and thank you for these amazing videos, we all love you

[@psoostero9688]

I started doing this last winter in northern Minnesota. Can’t say how much I loved the solitude and the quiet and the hard work was quite enjoyable.

[@cassiuscarter2832]

Me too near Lake Vermillion

[@ray3873]

As a city person, I wanna learn u don’t lose ur mind or sheer boredom or thoughtlessness

[@jean-lucgenereau4617]

Where do you camp? I've done the Boundary Waters in winter before and it was pretty awesome.

[@psoostero9688]

@@jean-lucgenereau4617 boundary waters for me. It really is a pretty amazing place in winter.

[@jean-lucgenereau4617]

@@psoostero9688 It is. I'd been there a lot of times in the summer but had never done a winter trek until two years back. It's gorgeous.

[@Rob-cy5xj]

Extra effort for filming himself walking away with his stuff and then coming back to collect the camera, dang.

[@michaelpryor78]

Way to ruin my life

[@navajotso6912]

They don’t realize the struggle...

[@arthurkennington5578]

Shoutout Casey Neistat and Kraig Adams. The iconic walk away

[@joaocho2]

The camping alone is already tons of work. I tried this winter in Vermont

[@deans7200]

No he just leaves them

[@zvejkal2]

Thumbs up man for how you restore your place when you are leaving it, respect.

[@yourdadsdad]

Man, you worked your ass off cutting all that wood. That’s a whole job in itself. You’re a bad ass!

[@fn-uw7yo]

i just realized that how struggle he was to filming this, the way he put his camera and then doing some activities and put his camera again at different angle. that's good work buddy, nice to see your youtube and thanks for KZbin for recommend this video to me 😍

[@suaveterror7778]

Multiple cameras. Not that hard

[@siris4142]

Looks like someone shooting it..

[@steven-mq6xf]

@@siris4142 nope, it's all by himself

[@vinceaaron8921]

a graduate from the les stroud school of film.

[@user-lv6qn6kg4z]

Как трудно-он молодец и ему не трудно. Трудно на Донбассе , когда свои своих же 8 лет долбили

[@jsmith7013]

Absolutely Great. Unfortunately I'm 57 now so I'm getting up there. I live in NW Wisconsin and solo winter camped once at -2 Fahrenheit. I tell you, boiling water from snow, food prep, the hiking, cold etc is super tough. But in that hardship you tap into something primal, peaceful and just comforting. Feeling close to mother earth is something to cherish. Cheers Sir as that was an awesome experience even for those of us watching on our phones in a 70 degree room!

[@jonothandoeser]

Get back out there!

[@darthpunk3510]

78 degrees, I'm not a savage...🧐

[@Mayakran]

@@darthpunk3510 is 78 degrees ideal temperature for you? I’m genuinely curious because the preferred temperature can vary from region to region :)

[@darthpunk3510]

@@Mayakran 77 to be exact...

[@jemkeystv5717]

Man's original life circumstance, made from and a part of nature. Pretty cool, a valuable survival experience.

[@RoyalNation]

Whatever drugs you’re on, I’m down

[@XanderBudnick]

Lol - stone sober friend :p

[@RoyalNation]

@@XanderBudnick you’re a champ

[@alilweeb7684]

@@XanderBudnick this whole channel feels like a fever dream. In a very good way

[@fupalover]

@@XanderBudnick Were you high while doing this?

[@thatguy6207]

Drugs will kill you out there...

[@Impersonal66]

Imagine waking up in the night, and hearing footsteps and twig-snapping sounds around your camp

[@imperfect-creations.]

Been there done that. Bear ran us off a mountain. Had fire out of my behind.

[@jakemorrison8507]

He had an ace haha

[@phaarqueue4876]

Wow!! Kia ora from New Zealand. What an awesome clip ! Balls of steel to do what you do, Iparticularly like the end where you point out and emphasise the fact that even though the setting looked very relaxing and serene, it was still a hard slog. The cold, the fatigue, the snow on you during your slumber is so nice to watch from the comfort of a cosy home. Even giving thanks to the universe(God) was a nice touch. Thanks ....Jah Bless.

[@izabelgoncalves5729]

Seu trabalho é surreal , incrível 👏👏👏👏

[@billmafturack8189]

A few tips for those who may want to try this : 1) bring a complete change of clothing and after you arrive strip down cool off and redress in dry clothing ( sweat and moisture is your worst enemy) dry the damp clothes and repack always bring a few extra wool socks and change after any prolonged exertion . 2) bring a small fleece blanket and create a small tent over your head to sleep, you’ll be breathing warmer air … 3) insulate well beneath the sleeping bag Have fun and enjoy your outdoors 💙🇨🇦

[@tulinfirenze1990]

And remember - Missing 411, sasquatch and Dogman Encounters Radio. When you're out in the woods, you are NEVER alone.

[@showbread9366]

I have a great tip for you to try : 1) shut up

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@showbread9366 Try it yourself .. that way you'll keep your lack of manners to yourself.

[@showbread9366]

@@thomasmusso1147 very sensitive but of course you are Canadian

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@showbread9366 You're wrong (as usual) .. from nowhere near to your assumption. Sensitive .. naah, don't think so .. a Career in the Mining Industry wouldn't allow that. Raised in a different era .. yes .. where, as children, we were taught good manners and such. But then, you would not understand that .. would you?

[@jjdays]

Just knowing he had to set up the camera for those shots, walk, then turn around and do it again is the best part

[@ImJSpillaa]

I said the same thing😂😂

[@manofthexds]

Stolen verbatim lmao

[@brujeriaconcept]

I was just about to say the same thing 😂

[@hummingbird2254]

It reminds me of 'Survivorman'.

[@114hours]

At least change the comment slightly if you’re going to copy a comment. Sad.

[@ThePranabuniversal]

Even watching this gives me chills.

[@bleuskye8124]

I don't question Xander. I just enjoy his video's.

[@vin-numbr7630]

This man used his index finger to take out the water pot on a burning fire. What a champ

[@azamat8512]

Russian

[@Bodynation7]

@@azamat8512 8:55

[@aryansk.6860]

Well it’s -20

[@vin-numbr7630]

@@aryansk.6860 heat rises sir lol dosent matter what temp it is

[@pottis2303]

@@aryansk.6860 Are you actually this stupid?

[@fishmonkesus]

I don't know what's more Canadian: sleeping outside in -20 or being completely ok with being neighbors with a moose

[@ZEROmg13]

.....and Beaver, don't forget about the Beaver.

[@pupusaslordking5617]

he doesnt say fucking and fuck before and after each sentence tho

[@camillephillips3524]

LOL!

[@012998Mnb]

Moose are the second scariest animal in Canada. Bears will spook, but a moose just doesn't give a fuck

[@kefkapalazzo1]

@@pupusaslordking5617 I thought that’s be more of an American thing lol

[@ljohn03]

You had me at hot chocolate...(at -20C). Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure. ⛺️🔥☺️

[@jito7377]

So many favorite moments in this video!

[@glariojaimee.9420]

This is the first time I've watch the video on youtube without skipping or forwarding

[@XanderBudnick]

Amazing man :D

[@fahdzaa]

There is much more awesome vids out here on YT...

[@Emtrax.]

So if there was a video that was less than 10 seconds would you still skip 10 seconds

[@jstone3435]

Fascinating

[@glariojaimee.9420]

@@Emtrax. is that a question?

[@superwinkta4682]

"For they cannot endure thirst and heat in the slightest, but they can endure great hunger and cold." Tacitus Germanicus

[@WozWozEre]

'They can endure great temperatures and climates in the extreme, even the dark of the void, but deep water is always a danger' Adeptus Titanicus

[@gnarlynicholasreviews]

@@WozWozEre “My balls itch and I smell like a porcupine.” Atticus Thaddeus.

[@t.p.ggaming3884]

@@gnarlynicholasreviews "I could go for some chicken nuggets" - Jeff

[@listertr2756]

@@t.p.ggaming3884 "xD" - Me

[@tigerlife1007]

“Spoons are not effective for eating sausages” - Xander

[@ganjapanda25]

love this, 3 days no tent... first thing he does is set up a tent. beauty.

[@mythoughts1................1]

great video. great guy. thanks for taking all of us on your adventure.

[@martinifresh4]

This could be the most random video I’ve ever watched on KZbin. Thanks KZbin recommended

[@gabrielgri]

What does that even mean

[@martinifresh4]

@@gabrielgri may a cheesy grinder guide you to valhalla

[@quesora5740]

@@gabrielgri godspeed comrade

[@jiaqint961]

Everything in the nature kills you, this man taught me comfort is the result of hard work, by you or by someone else.

[@youknowme2322]

in this environment

[@davidl9155]

Lets just leave it at by you

[@smilenepal3493]

💚

[@smilenepal3493]

@@youknowme2322 💚

[@smilenepal3493]

@@ZZ-zj4ky 💚

[@kmb11mlb13]

Love the prayer at the end ❤️

[@babujalela8037]

These videos are just so satisfying to watch😊

[@vishnu364]

No unnecessary bgm. Simple footage. Clean editing.. Beautiful content!! Earned a Sub!! Love from India 🇮🇳

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks friend! Cheers

[@anthonychestnut4013]

Bruh really like I’m so inspired.

[@redg1006]

Subbed from North Korea 🇰🇵

[@mohankumarkhangar]

@@redg1006 i believe you

[@PLAYAWORLDRecords]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIbUmWOme9qJjLc

[@johanfalk2875]

This fuggin dude makes his own spoon but brings a nightlight. Alright, I’m subbing.

[@kreso149]

He said he forgot it

[@kevinqn3221]

Could have easily made chopsticks, easy to do and more effective picking up those sausages.

[@macrodeveloperkim5160]

This is a show. I don't believe he really sleeps in the snow. I can tell right away.

[@kreso149]

@flower this is not bear grylls 🤣

[@MigorRortis]

Was he supposed to make a light?

[@TheBammer1234]

As soon as you talked about the inefficiency of sausages and spoons then said “yeah, 100%” I immediately knew you were Canadian 😂 cheers from Calgary, what an awesome video man

[@arsiiiproduction]

I have been seeing this video for a long time in my recommended section but I ignored every time but today I decided to watch full video & I swear I really enjoyed this is the pure content i have ever watch on KZbin ❤️‍🔥 now i know why this video has 19m views 🔥 full bucket of blessings to this guy from my side & i wish i can also do this solo camping 🏕 once in my life 🤲🏻 (ameen)

[@smud4197]

My mans literally pulls out clothing and different layers of winter clothing that I have never seen before. That sleeping bag too

[@mikea3098]

As someone who loves the cold this is genuinely relaxing to watch xD

[@chrisballesteros6181]

I would sleep so comfortably in that cold.

[@MichaelBatmanKeaton]

Facts snow cold is heaven on earth to me

[@mrsugar7528]

So nobody likes deserts or the hot weather :(

[@darksu6947]

I've been hoping for the next ice age since I was a kid.

[@itsjass791]

Unbelievable. Single man taking huge risk in severe weather.👍

[@Edihed20]

Im studying in med school , everytime I lose my concentration I put your videos in backround . Love it ! :)

[@docholiday5037]

I’m not going to lie , I get real high lay up in bed and chill and watch this !! So relaxing to just chill

[@noooooho]

That makes 2 of us

[@Tekken_Quality_Times]

Can i join too?

[@docholiday5037]

Hell yeah bro 😎

[@docholiday5037]

Arkansas here

[@vxyrrrr]

ayo roll another i’m omw

[@MisterZalgo]

When he took out the bacon I though “why is it frozen” and that’s the moment I realized I’m an idiot.

[@stickybuds1692]

😭😭😂

[@huutai3003]

Haha

[@TheJanvicgwaps]

Bro same, I feel like we will die if we tried to camp out like he did..

[@krishnanavalagi3135]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2K9fZ2HfZmXprM .

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

😂😂

[@celiaalvarado2530]

I like to see it at the end once the fire gets going and you are all snuggled up with the sleeping bag. It’s relaxing to me just watching.

[@_leev1.560]

First time here, I love the fact that you gave Thanks to GOD at the end of your video for the food and for the amazing time spent in the woods,, not many people do that, most people forget that all thing's comes from GOD 🙌🙏🏻

[@uberyoutuber3892]

All the KZbin Bushcrafters have unknowingly taught me over the years to never forget your gloves and your cooking utensils.

[@marblemarble7113]

And an extra pair of socks

[@buckweebit7357]

and bring matches

[@mattsmith718]

This is great, nothing better than working the body until its bone tired, then finally settle down to sleep after a long day. Best sleep in the world.

[@XanderBudnick]

I couldn't agree more

[@lenqinlite3364]

Yea😍

[@LakesOfChristinaVids]

I love being in the coziness of my warm bed, stomach full, and a nice joint smoked watching this lmaoo. Creates a beautiful experience 😂

[@uol1051]

Giving a 👍 for: 1. Balls to camp in those temps without heated tent, and 2. Patient and polite way you responded to some uninformed questions.

[@3l3]

No internet no stress over social media no stress over likes and views just you at peace in nature my god this video was what i needed 💙 before bed

[@AK-kd4os]

I’m not religious by any means..... but respect to him for thanking something for the great few day outdoors. I do the same... just appreciation of what we have around us. Great vid much respect

[@XanderBudnick]

I'm not religious either. Just a bit spiritual :p

[@ggill1313]

@@XanderBudnick I thought the prayer at the end was cool. You made me want to make some bacon at 9:30, so I did. I’m heading to bed with a happy belly, happy mind, and happy soul. I hope your coming week goes well and that the pursuit of your spirituality is met. Much love.

[@XanderBudnick]

@@ggill1313 right on brother! Cheers

[@AK-kd4os]

I’m doing alright on my own thanks. But each to their own.

[@nidashaikh8390]

Wish people would take so much effort and pain and strive to make this world a better place. That's a great adventure with Higher Purpose. Your hardship and perseverance could make you achieve bigger things in life

[@TCUteacher]

You are my new favorite! You sold me at the very end of this one. 💜

[@BambooBrad]

That feeling after you complete your shelter is one of the most satisfying.

[@manaaalsuwaidi3643]

Oh mannnn

[@FateStrife]

After playing Resident Evil 7 last night, I can’t imagine myself doing this EVER!

[@JPJP62JPJP]

Hum hum, here I am asking my self: why does KZbin suggest this video and then I’m reading that you played Resident Evil 7 last night just like I was. The algorithm is getting weird.

[@evil2862]

@@JPJP62JPJP it’s probably because of the dragon

[@flathfalso7806]

Bro i just saw 1 video from the new resident evil and this got recomended as well

[@doccu]

U mean 8?

[@FateStrife]

@@doccu no, I tried 7 the other day since it’s free

[@danishbro3777]

Great stuff, and I like how you thanked God at the end of the video. Muslim watcher from Denmark.

[@stevebroten9196]

So interesting. Camping in Florida during bowhuntig so hot and humid. Laying there sweating. Winter camping looks like fun if you know what you are doing and you have all your stuff

[@phrogjuic8741]

The fact that you got those camera shots is work I respect that 👏

[@Malay435]

Damn man. Props to your efforts. Not only doing a solo trip in this brutal weather is extremely difficult but also documenting the journey. Those lovely shots.. cheers mate.. good work

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks friend Glad you can appreciate it :D

[@somabhattacharjee7738]

Awesome docu.really mind-blowing.were you all by your own?

[@smilenepal3493]

💯💚🙏

[@usmanahmad8664]

@@somabhattacharjee7738 hi lady

[@MahkyVmedia1]

I watch a lot of videos like this the watch me building a little shelter in the middle of nowhere to sleep and I always laugh when it gets to the cooking/eating part, because they're in every video

[@masoncharlton5246]

It felt like I was watching this on tv lol because of the adds everytime you went asleep they were perfectly placed keep up the good work ❤️

[@chazzychaz23]

This youtube algorithm does know what i like to see without me ever watching anything.

[@eagleeye1542]

That's because they listen to everything you say and read all your emails and messages. It's not hard when you let them into your life.

[@MichaelMusou]

@@eagleeye1542 how they listen?

[@eagleeye1542]

@@MichaelMusou Read the fine print.

[@pappyodanial]

Yeah I mean they're up our asses with our phones, they listen to everything.

[@MichaelMusou]

@@eagleeye1542 Of what?

[@xrpbluemarvel2566]

When I first saw this picture I thought he was over the top of the fire 🔥

[@oddities-whatnot]

Haha yes, I thought that

[@Mac-Mac-hb4ec]

I did too

[@user-sv3fz9co8y]

Yeah. I did, too.

[@jeancruz12]

me too.

[@Chill-po5cl]

I did too😆

[@ahmednaveed6337]

I really appreciate your courage and used the resources very well I'm from Pakistan and i love camping

[@shahad_alsayed]

Wow that survival skill, for real!

[@mateok5284]

creators have my upmost respect when it comes to the shots of them walking away from the camera and they're at least 20 yards from it. You just know its a daunting task to go back and get the camera after

[@nyrz]

The neighbors are staring in their yards and all you hear is “Xander you okayyyyy buddy. Let me know if you need any bacon or sausage ??!”

[@DeathlyGiggles]

Top comment lmfao

[@krishnanavalagi3135]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2K9fZ2HfZmXprM .

[@craigbryning9487]

Or another battery for your camera