-30C WINTER CAMPING ALONE in a HOT TENT *HEAVY SNOWFALL BLIZZARD*

[@jezalison3615]

Envy your opportunity to do the the things you do.Wife blew my 1/4 million for golden years of living so just watch people like you.Enjoy and be happy.

[@HadasahB]

Yay! and a big YES to more radio! Thank you!

[@ayabokti161]

Finally, someone that really knows how to camp in big predator country. 👍

[@damelesley-annewakefieldkt4128]

Very nice to know that someone else is appreciative of transceivers. My dad, a WWII veteran got us interested in them as he was a WIRELESS OPERATOR during the War.

[@wombat696969]

Great tutorial on how to start a fire!

[@_ktos_ktos_]

I love watching you 😊 You and your beautiful winter. In Poland, we don't have such beautiful ones with him anymore. Warm greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@fayepotts3279]

Really do enjoy your channel,learn so much from just watching you survive in extreme conditions.

[@reversoncleberferdinando3500]

🇧🇷🍁🍁🇧🇷 From Brazil . Olha amigo te Admiro muito com esse frio e você , com toda coragem . Ficar neste lugar .. Parabéns .. Você é um Vencedor .

[@jburbinski7057]

The ham radio portion reminded me of when driving long haul I would be somewhere between Sask and the mountains of BC and on those clear nights I would speak with guys from Texas and Louisiana - sometimes just for a couple miles and other times a good 20 minutes - all dependent on the atmospheric conditions

[@donaldlembo1263]

Good to see you again thanks

[@upnorthof60]

So nice of you

[@baker298]

Ham radio is a great addition to your videos. I’ve had my license since 2020.

[@upnorthof60]

That is awesome! Definitely a fun hobby.

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

​@@upnorthof60 You ever CW? - K8IDF ( north central Ohio )

[@ColinLizotte-k2p]

Coiuh☕️🥓👍🙏🏾🔥

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning from Syracuse NY United States of America everyone and thank you for sharing your adventures in life

[@upnorthof60]

Good morning!

[@johncarolan2769]

Outstanding

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Fantastic video Dave your meal looks appetising 😋

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you 😋

[@NicolasDudic-ph4kd]

Thank you so much very Nice vidéo!!👍☃️❄️🎄🎁

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

Reading the comments I think we may see more of amateur radio in the future. Your comments regarding radio I agree with. It’s one reason I go camping. A dipole and an end fed and a simple low power radio and all is right.

[@antonylund241]

Cheers man! Thnx for sharing your northern culture and your wealth of experience in the bush with us that aren't able to " rough it " so much anymore due to wear and tear. All the best to you and your's !

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best to you as well!

[@joanntucker2742]

Is so beautiful there but it's so cold 🥶🥶👍🤗🦃

[@apar1560]

Might try a descent tarp w/ plow point about 3' or so off the north end of the tent to deflect the wind up and over vs. Headind right at the north face of the tent ... just for thought ??? Thanks Alan in Texas 🇨🇱

[@upnorthof60]

That's a great idea ! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@canajian]

Mornin!! 🖐😎👍🏕

[@upnorthof60]

Morning ☕️

[@earlshaner4441]

Outstanding setup brother

[@upnorthof60]

Much appreciated!

[@CWSteam32]

I always enjoy your videos, You are one tough guy. I never understood the amateur radio attraction, Although my father-in-law (N7TT) was very active until his passing.

[@floundergearjam]

Great video Dave. Vids of life, camping, and bushcraft in the boreal forests of Northern Canada make for calming and soothing videos. Thanks for sharing! Respect from Atlanta GA US

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marklownox]

As usual your videos do not disappoint.

[@thespiritworldband]

cool video, thanks for sharing!

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks for watching!

[@DeannaAllison]

Thanks for another interesting video; I really enjoyed it. The amateur radio is an interesting addition to your content!

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Raël7539]

Thanks for the video, it was awesome to see you talk more and see what’s what!! Really enjoyed this and can’t wait for more, keep them coming!!! 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@upnorthof60]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rightsideupvt]

Definitely keep the radio stuff. That's a good camp hobby!

[@stevemelvin7308]

I like the ham radio content.👍👍

[@pauldanielczyk3398]

Yes Ham Radio is for sure a fun hobby. I have been licensed since 1964 and it is as much fun now as it has been ever since 1964. Looking to one day having a QSO with you some day. I noticed you were on 10 meters is that where you hang out when portable? The call here is N2HYG and the name is Paul. As far as the extra space on the back flap why not try using pool noodles. Cut one side and place the noodle around the tent polls. It should stop it from chafing.

[@upnorthof60]

I always enjoy 10 when the bands are open. Especially now while at the top of the solar cycle. Lots of activity there. 73

[@craigrogers3235]

Thanks for sharing the radio aspect! Maybe try and catch you on the air some night.

[@dropshot1967]

Great video, educational and entertaining. For me, you can just show what you do out there. If that contains radio, than that is also interesting. I would find a bit more introduction into the use of the radio just as interesting.

[@apar1560]

Nice setup you have... I'm envious of the beautiful territory ! N Central Texas here ! Fairly new to ham radio ! Maybe we'll cross waves sometimes. Thanks & 73. ...Alan in Texas 🇨🇱

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Dave, you've been pumping out videos lately! Just wanted to say thanks!

[@osangraketera6381]

Wow 😮😳 snowing ⛄😷 very cold ❄️🥶

[@upnorthof60]

Yes, thanks

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Nice tent setup :) love the snow you have I wish we would get a little more so I can get at my wood haul for the winter,

[@kellyburdette6108]

I enjoy the radio 📻

[@Button1Wood]

Saw you working on 10m but I missed your call sign

[@mikec.8556]

Great way to pass time !

[@samhill3496]

Good vid. Some tough conditions up that way. Fairbanks is in a big cool down now. Good tips for novice campers. Good looking cot. Hey on the flap issue.. You might could control it with a couple ropes crisscrossed and tied securely making an X pattern holding it in. Maybe. Don't want anything that would rub the outer very much. Radio is working great. Very necessary in a place like that. Like when I was a kid picking up am stations all over the country. Enjoy it. Long history with friends with Ham radio. Very handy when the chips are down. All good from east KY USA. Next time

Enjoyed the radio part…endfed antenna ? Hopefully we will connect on the bands…always enjoy your videos…73

[@upnorthof60]

That is correct, it is a LEFS 80 m through 10m made by chameleon antennas. Great piece of kit. 73

[@marianchristmas4638]

Thanks for explaining your tips on setting the fire! Did you serve in the military? You are so organized and keep such order in your tent!

[@malcolmblair7334]

That looks like Yaesu 891 that you have there. I have one as well. They are a good radio. All the best from England. 😊

[@upnorthof60]

@@malcolmblair7334 it’s a great little hundred watt radio. I really enjoyed it as my mobile set up.

[@danielbashner4342]

I need to get my ham license so I can talk I have an rci 2950 that I listen on it's so different from cb radio 👍

[@MrNovruz]

Super

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks!

[@elteescat]

The radio is cool. I used to have fun listening to international radio stations on a world band radio. Until I fried it using the wrong adapter for it because I was too lazy to go buy a new one! 😂

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Yes pretty cool radio :) Love that big tent man gives lots of room, Awesome job with the fire making 👍, Love the birch bark but don't have much close to me so I use the old man beard most of the time :) Take care stay warm !

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rajeevpushkar]

Awesome vlog ❤❤👌👌

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you 😊

[@amanchester26]

Absolutely would love you doing more videos with the amateur radio. Being a ham,definitely a passion. 73 and all the best deKC1FOZ

[@The_Wood]

First! Yay!!! 🎉 So glad you're back, sir! I enjoy your content very much and look forward to each new episode.

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you very much!

[@mikesmith4718]

Excuse my ignorance, but : why don't you a. Double skin the roof of your tent & b. Build a shelter for your snowmobile ?

[@UKJphilosophy]

Because all these survival videos are click bate BS. All staged!

[@rajinderprasad5051]

V nice ji thanks

[@aronsced5521]

Cuz we Canadians are tough.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

• Double skinning the roof of the tent is pretty common practice where I’m from. Even reinforcing the tent roof with extra dimensional lumber rafters/framing, and building plywood interior 3/4 height side walls is very common. • The heavy duty fabric cover he has is sufficient for 90% of the time. If really needed, I’m sure he could flip the Boggan sled over the top of the Ski-Doo to cover it.

[@kostaskosivas6296]

I love CB radios

[@danielbashner4342]

me too I'm 821 Boston that's what I call myself on 38 lsb

[@salmana.1253]

Very nice. Always treat to watch your channel Dave. Especially when in Ontario, we're still waiting for low temps and snow to observe. All the best brother.

[@oathtaker2768]

I like your style and setup 👊 and always have two knives. Also smart enough to always bring a gun 👊

[@ayabokti161]

This is how you always go into big predator country. No matter where you are.

[@shirleylujan1593]

Happy Thanksgiving, love watching your videos . Is Vivian going to put lights on the tent this year? It's so pretty. .

[@upnorthof60]

Happy Thanksgiving! Yep, we will be decorating the tree again this year.

[@danielbashner4342]

awesome video it's an amazing place that you camp in 👍 happy thanksgiving 🦃 from the US PS love the ham radio i need to get my ham license & get an icom 7300 i hear thats an amazing radio

[@upnorthof60]

Happy Thanksgiving ✌️The 7300 is a great radio, In fact it's Icom best selling radio of all time.

[@bobkd5fjd823]

KD5FJD enjoyed listening to doing some long distance conversations on the Ham outfit. Going to see if you did a vid on your outside setup. Really like the case with the cutouts for your equipment. Just subscribed and will watch again. 73s from central Louisiana, US KD5FJD

[@BryanBartz123]

Happy thanksgiving man

[@upnorthof60]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Button1Wood]

Love you videos keep them coming...if you don't mind me asking what is your ham call sign...KC3QOL in South Eastern PA

[@craigrogers3235]

I’d perhaps make a reinforced web of bungee cords against that back tent wall. Easy and cheap.

[@SlipFitGarage]

I didn't know you were a ham operator.... Is that a new hobby for you, or just new to the channel? I see you also had an HT on your belt, is the a VHF 2-meter radio? Do you have many 2-meter repeaters in the NWT? I'm only a Technician class so no HF for me yet. I'll get my General class one of these days..... Nice setup!

[@upnorthof60]

Congrats on your ! Ham radio is new to the channel. We have a few 2M repeaters throughout the area. I wanna encourage you to get your general class. It opens up the HF band and a whole the world of radio. 73.

[@SlipFitGarage]

@@upnorthof60 I've had the Technician license for about 13 years already.... But recently I have been considering getting the General class license so I can buy (and use) an HF rig like the one you have. Thanks for the reply. 🙂

[@casey6518]

Why don't you insulate your tent with those 4x8 sheets of Styrofoam sheets either .5 or 1 inch thick, it would make your tent a lot more "cozy" in your hot tent? The sheets could be place under the main rails of the tent on the sides & the seams taped, you could use wire tied to end to end of tent on ceilings to hold the sheet by placing the sheet between the tent fabric & wires plus taping the seams. You can get sheets as low $10 USD up about $75 or more depending on brand, material, thickness & R value. The cheap stuff would help retain your heat at night as your fire dies down! Far as the flap door, I would suggest using small screws with nuts with a big washer on both sides to hold the Styrofoam angle sheet to the flap door. If you take the tent down & move to a new location, all you would have to do is slice the tape at the seams.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

• I like your cut resistant gloves and just ordered a pair 👍🏻 • I always used twigs, branches and, scrap lumber from my wood shop, as kindling. Breaking up progressively larger sticks and/or branches is exponential safer than splitting wood with a knife, hatchet, or 🪓 . Full rounds were way too valuable to me to split into tiny pieces. To each their own I guess lol • There’s really no “wrong” in this. It’s just whatever you find works best for you. • Might I suggest using your cut resistant gloves when sharpening anything with a puck. I’ve nicked myself a few times using a puck. It’s just that your fingers (especially your thumb) are often drawn towards the blade when using a circular motion. • I love some what’sthisheresauce on my steaks! 👍🏻😆

[@TeamMaroonAdventures]

Another great video Dave. I’m a him operator as well. I just wanted to say happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[@upnorthof60]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@seanksmith]

You should add a trail cam segment to your videos

[@bobgagnon6963]

Like the video. Looking to look for call sign. North texas W5RSG here. Loads of listening and locating signals. Shared link with 4 other hams 😊😊

[@peteralmazan7034]

Yes, more ham radio please!

[@mrkmnr3902]

I really appreciate your vids. Yes, more radio and what’s the item on the back of your belt?

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy them. I carry a tourniquet on my back when I’m out by myself.

[@nans1658]

Chido video, no entiendo nada de la radio, pero que bonitas luces de la tienda 🎄☃️

[@oOManiacMikeOo]

Great video!! What kind of knife is that again??

[@upnorthof60]

ESEE 5

[@oOManiacMikeOo]

@@upnorthof60awesome thank you so much! And thank you for the awesome videos as well!

[@JayJay-mm3rm]

Roger that 👍👍

[@The_Riddler21]

👌🔥💪👌

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

When you use a chainsaw to cut your firewood, don't you save your sawdust in a zip lock bag for fire starter? And your tree bark and wood chips? Just wondering.

[@mabbnn3962]

أللهم صل على محمد....

[@punchinello1027]

Roger Roger

[@upnorthof60]

Roger Roger 😎

[@T-Stat79]

What is your radio setup ?

[@upnorthof60]

I’m using a Yaseu Ft-891 with a chameleon LEFS 8010 antenna. It’s a great portable set up.

[@davekenna2796]

What is that you got above your tent a antenna

[@Dana-wq5tp]

Do you have a porta-pot when you in the wilderness? Just curious.

[@DarylBoettcher]

He does what bears do.

[@antonioencisodiez3048]

Thanks for your videos. One question, what knife do you carry?

[@FLShutterbug]

Greetings from Florida. What is your amateur radio call sign please? W4MEK here. 73 and have a very happy Thanksgiving!

[@fritsvlierdenvan6521]

🎉🙏

[@RumMonkeyable]

Just bring fire starter and matches. 😲😂

[@Swindy1794]

The very first thing on my agenda would be fire… get that puppy lit.. and get warm.. then deal with all the other stuff you have going on

[@CarolAnne-h7v]

Build a shelter for your wood,to keep it dry,I see it piled up behind your tent and at the front with snow all over your logs,you can’t get a fire with wet wood????

[@thierrydrouin4250]

what is the life time of a fire rod?

[@upnorthof60]

About 5000 strikes

[@thierrydrouin4250]

@@upnorthof60 Thank you :)

[@edge1289]

Dumb question, where is your latrine?

[@khkg2855]

สุรักษ์❤❤USA❤❤THA❤❤FC❤❤1.12.2567❤❤

[@martinagoetz3061]

I am kg7tt enjoy part with radio

[@davidbaxter1163]

Steak needs proper english mustard Coleman is the best trust me I'm english

[@upnorthof60]

If it’s spicy mustard, I agree. My next go too would be horseradish mayo. I’ll bring some next time 👍

[@jeb533]

I use to do that now I just bring a fire log

[@j4fcowboy]

KJ5IPQ here enjoyed the video. Stay safe

[@ayabokti161]

Big,juicy steak, lettin' everything in the area know your a meat-eater ❤👍

[@casey6518]

O, you absolutely burned to death your Pita bread, I would trash it if was burnt that bad. You would have been better off putting the Pita round in the steak pan over heat while your steak was resting, either your cooking burner or the stove top & let it crisp up soaking up the steak juices! You would have come out with a toasty brown steak flavored delicious Pita round for dinner.

[@apar1560]

I had an uncle that would lay his hotdogs in the coals of a campfire 'til they were black or Carrollized as we would say... his name was Carroll ! He lost most of his teeth to the steering wheel in a car Wreck decades before this hotdogs 🌭 escapade ! He drank like a sailor. Didn't have time or free hand to hold the hotdog tongs. 😅

[@casey6518]

@@apar1560 What's no teeth & being drunk have to do with eating burnt tasting Pita bread. Sorry I don't even eat a steak or burger that's cooked on a open fired grill that has char grill burnt crust on the meat, I send it back for a replacement bc I ordered med-rare, NOT well-done. He was actually trying to toast it but left it over the flame too long & burnt it to a crisp. My suggestion would had made it very enjoyable & flavorful with a slight cracker hardness. O, O, I only boil my wieners in water when I make hot dogs.

[@apar1560]

@casey6518 :: we were out varmit hunting , (spotlighting). Can't taste and the grit of the coals and sand didn't bother his 5 teeth lol. Only in Texas 🇨🇱

[@tsvigo11_70]

Я всегда советую укреплять полено для колки навозом.

[@Chilapon1516]

Para 10 papitas que le echan 5 de una y 5 de otra

[@arvin164]

Regard❤

[@Glenfilthie1]

Now see here, kid! I don’t appreciate you tracking all that snow and crap into the tent! Take off your shoes! 😂👍 May I ask - why the SKS? Shouldn’t all your bears be hibernating by now? Love the radio…I’ll be checking out your set up on Amazon and the web for sure. Stay warm and safe, you kids. Love your channel.👍

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

Do you CW? - K8IDF. ( north central Ohio )

[@peterpollatos]

73`` from greece SV1BNC.OP peter...May you always have a good and beautiful time... I am retired and I test my endurance occasionally in the mountains where I combine my hobby with the excursion... may you always be well. local frec...7180 mhz 3780 mhz 14285 mhz.......