3 Days Solo Winter Wild Camping - Hiking Off Trail in Snow - Lavvu Shelter

Bushcraft and camping for 3 days in the snow. Im doing more scenic shooting and focusing on real hiking and shelter craft. Kinda not in the mood for crafting pot hangers or spoons at the moment. Feeling a draw towards simplicity. Not to craft to... craft. Just traveling through the wilderness with the least amount of energy. Using the resources of nature without destroying it. Walk. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.
Also Ive had a lot of comments over the years about gear and how I pack etc. So I try to show a bit more about that in this video. Starting from the bottom at my bag I have the sleeping bag and an empty bag that once contained some sleeping pad that only lasted one outing. The bag is lined on the inside and more smooth on the outside. Inside it at night I stuff my fleece jacket I use for reinforced shell under my jacket. It makes a good pillow. I have the lined side out against my face which is very nice in winter. In summer I have the smooth side out that gives a nice cool feel against the face. Also down there I have a few extra clothing used for change or reinforcement. Then I pack a bag with my pot/kettle and frying pan, and sometimes the folding fire pit protection (but not this time). The bag is a pretty sturdy fabric that protect my gear and clothing from soot or sharp edges. Then I fold some ground cloth and my thermarest neo air xtherm which is my go to sleeping pad for many years. Beside that I pack a dry bag with food, spices, coffee, cup and cutlery. You all know the blue enamel cup by now. I never use wooden kuksas anymore. Because I don't like the feel drinking from one because the rim is too thick. It makes you spill coffee all over yourself when you are tired in the dark. And the main reason is wooden kuksas makes the coffee cold in (I'm not exaggerating) seconds. I just love the metal enamel cups. And when you make a cup of coffee you can warm your cold fingers holding the enamel cup. That don't happen with the wooden kuksa. I know you are suppose to have one of those kuksas dangling outside a pack but I find them completely worthless. And when the coffee do get a bit cool in the enamel cup in really cold winters.. you can just place it in the fire on coals and heat your coffee in seconds. Usually in the beginning of my trips I eat big hunks of meat, chickens etc. It's something that would be horrible to carry for days. I mostly eat it right away or the day after that. It's not the spoiling of the meat that is the reason, more the weight. I really don't understand why a lot of people are so perplexed about me carrying meat when I don't have a fridge with me... when its fridge cold or mostly below that outside🙄. In summer you just bring it frozen and let it thaw slowly insulated in some cloth or whatever if you don't want to eat it right away. Rest of the trip I just eat freeze dried meals I repack (if not the more expensive vacuum packed meals), some eggs (yellow egg box) , potatoes, smoked stuff that last like bacon, weiners etc, got some oats on long hikes and so on. Then comes the small First aid kit, that also contains some articles like a small tooth brush, tweezers, paste, soap, Second Ferro Rod, skin treatment, wound disinfectant , water proof fire gear, wax, small compass etc. Spreading essential life supportive stuff in different locations does not work fo me. Because I know (by stuff that that happened when I was young and stupid) that if I would find myself in danger... I most likely, sooner or later, will be too tired to think, and thats why I need that important stuff all in one place or I will just tread water. Inside zipped pocket towards the back I keep some tools, knife, gimlet, (auger sometimes) sharpening tool, folding saws if not making bucksaws, tent pegs, cordage etc. On top under the lid I save space for something that needs storage in between camps thats a bit moist (mostly DD magic carpet). On top of my rucksack I mostly have my Canvas Polish Lavvu or similar. Outside I also strap a lamp/lantern and the reflective ridgerest by thermarest. And last but not least The axe outside the bag. If I have side pockets etc on my bag I put water bottles, tools, water purification stuff, gloves there. I slid down sawblades, fishing gear etc in the bag. This usually lands on 10-20 Kg weight.There is more but I'm up to 5000 digits so cant write more because of the limit.
Hard it is to hike this way... Why not skis or snow shoes some might ask.. freshly fallen snow like this makes those things obstacles. Bushes or soft ground under the snow makes walking the only option. You sink down anyway. But I find days of walking like this does not damage your body, your knees or whatever. It's like moving in water. Slow and steady. Last day I was tired. The day after that waking up in my bed at home I usually hurt so much (understand I walk 20 times the distance running around filming with the camera) but this time nothing. Thanks for Watching!

[@dougwilliams1741]

My wife, from the central US, watched a couple of your videos with me. We've been married almost 50 years now, and I think your videos helped her see a little bit about my first 20 years of life in Alaska. So, because of your excellently done productions, she decided she wanted to go on her first winter campout. We went this weekend, nothing too severe (-7ish C & 30ish kph). Hot tent (teepee). She wants to go again. You have a growing fan base :-).

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you my friend!

[@JohnSmith-vb6jx]

Good woman.

[@mrfayaz9999]

😈😈😈

[@mrfayaz9999]

✌✌✌

[@2chandan]

That is so sweet.wish u and ur wife many many such happy outings.♥️

[@73FORGE]

Thanks for the video, been up all night sick watching pure garbage on TV, finally something worth watching and actually enjoying. 👍🏼🍺👊🏼

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@ScottMitchell2]

Yeah these mostly-silent bushcraft and hiking videos are the ultimate for just relaxing and watching

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

One of the last great silent bushcrafters still making videos.

[@thejengler6528]

The sound-absorbing effect of the snow makes the fabulous silence of nature even quieter. Stunning as always 👍

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks a lot!

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

Its my favorite time of the year. Sitting in the quiet woods, you can hear the snow flakes falling.

[@H34L5]

@@Swedwoods Thank you for sharing the serene scenery.

[@gil9417]

I like the simplicity of your videos. No talking, no music, no distractions from the love of the woods and camping! Great production! Thank you...

[@dyaamajed9639]

My friend ،A place where there is psychological comfort is always creative ⚘ ❤

[@NaveedKharal]

Ah ! Thank you for sharing yet another beautiful episode!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@NaveedKharal]

@@Swedwoods thank you for thanking 👍

[@ivo-aceto]

Only those who have tried to film an outing probably fully understand how much work and energy it takes to do videos like yours, especially if you really hike in the forest or in the mountains. On top of that, the quality of the footage is outstanding. One feels so sad when you think of the huge amount of garbage TV while there are beautiful videos like yours, ever so fascinating, that millions of people simply don't know anything about. I absolutely love most of your videos, and this is one of them. Thank you very much.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you !!

[@davidvaughn7752]

I agree 100% !

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Simple shelter .. simple cooking .. hot coffee and a silent woods... life is good !! lol

[@Swedwoods]

right! thanks my friend!

[@BushcraftAdventure]

↟↟There is nothing more magnificent than a winter Forest.. The beauty of the North is fascinating🌲🔥 Thank You for the inspiration✊🏻🐺🐾 Ꭿℓℯℵ ⋮П￪⟨⋮

[@gr8northernpike]

The opening scene for day three is masterful. You are so incredibly good at this. Your work is greatly admired and appreciated, and I thank you for creating these.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you my friend! Seems like you ain't tiring easily of my vids so thanks for your support Stephen.

[@tammywestern5816]

Agreed, it was perfection ❄🌲❄🌲

[@Black_Archaeology]

👍

[@cheesedude1733]

One of the things that I really love about your adventures, is that even though I live in woods much like your usual hikes, it NEVER snows here, and I love seeing you making the most of the season and taming the snow! I did a little snow camping when I was young, and it is NOT for wimps. Good equipment is a must, but that only goes so far. You make it look easy and fun! And over the last few years of watching your treks, you have rekindled my desires to venture out in my own woods more often and take the game trails deeper into the forest. Nature is the most amazing entertainer, if you just take the time to observe. Keep posting glimpses into your passion for the Great Outdoors, my friend!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much my friend!

[@KettleCamping]

I totally agree!!👍

[@m.c.q.2584]

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[@mohe1968]

Buenos días Swedwoods, gran Sábado para ver tu vídeo en familia. Saludos

[@1.forestrunner]

I was cold watching it...that is artful cinematography!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!!

[@vankito1]

Det måste vara dom godaste lammkotletterna någonsin.. 😀🤤🤤🤤🤤Dom såg så saftiga ut. Tack för grimt bra videon du är bäst 👍

[@greg1474]

This was a fantastic video. The sound, the shots, the way you frame them, and of course your bushcraft skills. Thank you!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@darilynkrupp6309]

To live & enjoy this lifestyle is both wonderful & wearing for the one experiencing it. The real marvel is to film it in such a way that I & others are both welcome & part of the trip. Thank you for the quiet enjoyment.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@skyjay6504]

Watching here, from Philippines 🇵🇭 nice sharing,👍 dropping that a hugeeee like!💞✌️

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks !

[@skyjay6504]

@@Swedwoods thank you too buddy,it was a pleasure 😘🖐️

[@sky_winner.543]

Love your videos ,,no talking just nature and you....keep it up...from INDIA...

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@loumonte658]

Great medicine to counter current world madness.

[@rickbrewster4760]

Great balance in this video. A bit of everything and not too much of any one task. Fire building is so much work but satisfying work. I always look forward to that task when I'm winter camping. That and morning coffee! Thanks for sharing your planning strategies.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks Rick!

[@user-mc6bo9he1l]

Absolutely magical Therapy 🌨️ imagine that someone flying by with a drone 🤩 looks wonderful Magical 🤍!🤩🤩🤩

[@jamesellsworth9673]

A Boy Scout friend of mine invited me to go along to help him earn a winter camping merit badge. We encountered a similar environment to yours. We had 'issues:' we could not start a fire to 'save our souls.' We had no knowledge of the importance of insulation beneath our sleep systems. Well...we had no knowledge about 'sleep systems!' Your camp is high on my list of 'do-over' campouts.

[@thehunt226]

A wonderful trip, thanks for taking us along! Hope you have had as much fun as we did!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@be_arahan]

I don’t enjoy camping but I can feel nature and forest. Above all I really love this kind of calm. Thanks from korea.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@vaelguard4235]

Your Comment is so detailed and pleasure to read. I Love your vids Greetings from Germany

[@chadzulu4328]

Food cooked out in the wilderness always looks so dang delicious. Great video, thanks!

[@onlinerelaxation9664]

If you’re reading this, know that you will make it through anything ❤️ You got this 👏

[@furkankl1781]

Uzun zamandır videolarını izliyorum. Çok güzel ve beni rahatlatıyor. Çok güzel iş çıkarıyorsun. Başarılar adamım ♥️

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@outdooradventureHungary]

looks like a lot of fun thank you for sharing

[@sugamamajackson6171]

Nature is so beautiful! Just being out there is healing to the mind and soul. I miss living where winter is still winter weather and not 80 degrees in December (Florida)

[@thlaisar9382]

I watch your videos at night before I go to sleep. They are SO relaxing! Beautiful scenery, sounds, and bushcraft living. Just what the doctor ordered! Thank you for such wonderful videos!

[@nu-ta-ws1471]

Peace and quiet. The winter forest gives so much...

[@jjknockout76]

Me and my granny always watch your videos we love you from Saudi Arabia . excited to see your next trip thanks.

[@denisewhisler5536]

People are very ignorant and it's good to explain things that you know to then so they can know as well. You have to have the patience of Job to do that. 😊 God bless!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Great trip! I really loved the wind subtly humming in the background. It ties all the shots together. Thanks for the video. Cheers

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@snappy6898]

Love how your out in the environment just trying to survive…. Most people feel a lot more fulfillment when they don’t have nothing and then earn something

[@expressmail1642]

Man this guy cooks some great tucker in the woods.

[@justjessssss]

Love your channel. I spend all day inside at work and getting to live vicariously through you is a nice escape. Thank you for your content!!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@reginapermana_]

Menenangkan melihat videomu.. Dan menemaniku saat malam menjelang tidur.. Terimakasih banyak

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

A beautiful winter wonderland...

[@TheAnemarie]

I cant think about the amount of work this videos take and I think I would not carry bones with me. thank you so much for your wonderful stories.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@susanhazra976]

Camp fire mesmerising, snow captivating, scenery breathtaking, food tantalising, what more can I say ! Excellent video

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@meganh5948]

My husband and I love your videos. He also loves to backwoods camp. Very peaceful. Makes me calm.

[@walidzoro9643]

انا احيك علي هذا العمل البطولي لقد ضكرتني بالتسعينات لقد عشة هذه التجربة خلال حرب العشرية السوداء حيث لاماوي ولاغاز كل شيئ علي الطبيعة شكرا لك من شمال افريقيا

[@rasvet2233]

Beautiful snowy woods and nice filming for sure💙☃️ Best regards from Rusland☀️

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@ogobbbyde]

Such well crafted video, both pre and post production. Thank you for bringing us the wilderness and for captivating all the mesmersizing sceneries. Thank you for close ups as well, some tricks & tips even without talking, that's just cherry on top.

[@monstabushcraft9715]

I Love winter Bushcraft🎅🎄🔥⛄🌨

[@thais234]

This kind of life is very peaceful....🤩👍

[@TheJohannwajs]

Perfectly! As always - simple and without unnecessary details. Everything you need and as convenient as possible. Nothing superfluous. How I miss it! Every time I try to take the most necessary things, but in fact it turns out that I didn't use half of the equipment...

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@LindbergProductions]

I also love tabasco :) Great video as always

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@LindbergProductions]

@@Swedwoods Btw, what lavvu is this?

[@Amjad_Sajjad329]

Very nice video I like it very much from Pakistan.

[@Swedwoods]

thanks!

[@Linda-hk8tk]

Thank you so much for your time you give to all of us on a other amazing wonderful Adventure you take us on Sending love and light and peace and many more blessings going your way keep shining bright And Merry Christmas and happy new year 🏕🏕🛶🛶🎄🎄🎆🎆

[@Swedwoods]

merry Christmas and thank you!

[@akiya1107]

Thank you sharing this great video ! After watching your video, I always want to go camping very much.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks glad to hear!

[@Bruno-ce4xo]

Un'abbraccio da Genova, Italia!

[@paulfalcone5373]

Nice to see you back

[@deathpants1]

I love the tent set up with the lanterns. Makes it feel/look homey. Straight outa a video game haha.

[@ribe3434]

Another beautifully captured adventure.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@ciprianmictariu6322]

Hello my friend, nice to see your new videous!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@9102010]

Excellent, I love your videos. All your videos make me very calm. Very nice, thank you for this. Have a nice weekend from the Netherlands.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@OrderOfWoods]

What an amazing trip! Your country is full of snow. Such winter i'm jelous! Beautiful shots, amazing hike you did. As always great content! Greetings from Lithuania ✌🇱🇹

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@OrderOfWoods]

@@Swedwoods No, thank you for an amazing content! 🙂👍

[@socom2173]

Proper fire craft finally . Nice

[@nigelkirk6087]

Your show's are the best so thankyou very much 👍👍👍

[@fossil-freak_tom]

only one word: ...Masterpiece...

[@Swedwoods]

thank you very much!

[@solohiking]

What you do is so much fun

[@josephmckenna4068]

I love the sounds in your videos as well as the visuals. And the silence too.

[@thewildernessphilosopher]

Beautiful!! I know it's not easy; everything cold, wet, and it gets dark so early. Nice job bringing it to life for us. 👍

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@dmtnw4480]

Great video, thank you for sharing this trip with us

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@davyxitra6311]

Toujours un plaisir de regarder les vidéos de swedwoods💪

[@richardtaihitu6157]

4:05 open the tent cloth briefly the tent has been installed, waoo cool 👍🏿

[@maaikevisser1984]

I love your winter videos!! Great stuff as always!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@tanjucambaz8451]

Ben devamlı izliyorum ve gerçekten oradaymışım gibi hissettiriyor teşekkürler

[@gracjanrok3994]

Man so relaxing video before sleeping... Thanks

[@friedquail9278]

I like this view, although it is very cold, but it makes you feel refreshed and desirable to live.

[@ahmetuyar760]

It is very fantastic and exiciting...

[@dolomiti8322]

Such a great video again. I am always looking forward , enjoy and like them all so much. Thank you!✌

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@mehdimarouan537]

Thank you for these amazing moments.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@sow1827]

Enjoy your videos always.. thanks for sharing!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@Tincho2023]

That wood is magic! 💙🔥

[@TheAnemarie]

wow the forest is breathtaking...

[@AlexisLopez-vx5mb]

Me encanta acampar así, claro no se nada sobre ese clima ,pero es fantástico vivir al aire libre. Exitos. Saludos desde 🇯🇲por un 🇨🇺.

[@swedishhiker]

Amazing video! Got to love nature all year around!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@scuzzlebutt1714]

fair play always a fantastic outing great stuff

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@martinbulldogmartyarjoon7431]

I thoroughly enjoyed the rugged tranquility of this video and as always, your terrific and educational woodsmanship! Thanks my friend! 🤜🤛

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@Twobarpsi]

An excellent adventure 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪!!

[@outdooractivitiesminimalis8428]

I appreciate your time and your hard work. Thank you so much

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@bluesky5542]

Hello from Moose Jaw Somehow your video didn't get uploaded, I found you new video today. Very good and amazing what food you still cooked. Good to see you around and not laying in bed being sick. Take care and stay healthy with your family. 👍

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you my friend!

[@bluesky5542]

Anytime my friend.

[@CCelik-ux8zg]

Thank's sir. you very spend labor. wonderful.

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Really Beautiful landscabe. Love all the snow in your video. Thanks for sharing this great video.🙂

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks my friend!

[@MrDwanehoward]

Thanks, pretty scenery.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@ЛЕШИЙ-вделе]

I also go to the forest soon I will build a hut. 👍👍👋Super

[@LoversIncMusic]

Woho finally back, i will light som candles, eat some nice food and watch the whole video in peace =) thanks for this relaxing moment : hitting play in a moment =)

[@Swedwoods]

😄thanks!!

[@Hiddion]

Thank you for shearing your peaceful and relaxing bushcraft! Greetings from Croatia!

[@Swedwoods]

thanks!

[@johndebolt5853]

Hi Swede, thanks for the great video as always. Hope you got your strength back and are feeling better. Be well.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@TheMatizyahu]

Last weekend i went for my first winter camping and my thoughts after is that is a whole new level of experience. In spring-autumn season is walk in a park. Winter showed me how important is to find and gather dry fuel for fire, maintaining fire or make self-sustainable one (i went for first option so i had to wake up now and then to put some wood into fire), your shelter and its setup or prepairing food to have energy to survive. I And you have to have equipment that you trust.

[@Swedwoods]

Nice to hear! Yes it's not a picnic most of the times.

[@jasonshepherd6864]

Always excellent!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you kindly!

[@realgoshawk]

Thank you so much for this calming early Christmas present :-) Can't wait to be back in your country in May... All the best for you and your family. Stay safe and enjoy the seasons.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks! merry Christmas!

[@metrixon11]

Great video, thank you

[@ak2002mit]

It's purely amazing 👏.

[@BenSou66]

Wonderful as always! 🤗 👍👍

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!