5 Days Solo Camping -22° in an Icy El Niño Winter

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Day 1: 0:00
Day 2: 11:56
Day 3: 21:25
Day 4: 29:37
Day 5: 37:33
MUSIC: tracks are mostly licensed from Artlist.io and if you use the voice search on your phone, there should be a button to ID the song for you there (or a dedicated song ID app). Otherwise feel free to ask in the comments.

[@TimMik135]

LOVE being transported into your space and time. The clarity of the video work, the subtle soundtrack, the quirky editing, and especially the narration are all so integral to this experience which is so hard to find in other media. Nice work as always!!!

[@LostLakes]

Truly appreciate that!!

[@integralintervention6323]

Well said!

[@charjones5267]

So well said

[@marko7969]

This

[@Drainoed]

100% facts ^^

[@ShawnaLynnn]

Boy did I luck out, just sat down to take a break after doing more chores than I cared to, and found this video all ready for me to watch. Another great one. ✌🏽

[@CanoeTheNorth]

Just taking a break from editing, to watch your latest adventure. We both thought it was mighty impressive just making it to your trip. I think I would have turned around and started the trip a day later. So much work winter camping. Quite a contrast between the Yukon river footage we're working through currently, where it's 30 degrees with thick forest fire smoke at times, to your -20 on frozen Northern Ontario lakes. Great trip and edit. Appreciate all the hard work that goes into these trips. Thanks for the break.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks you guys :) I felt the same watching you in Quetico last night...could feel the warm air and I'd take the flies happily right now

[@jedb9677]

I've got to say that I thought you were just a guy that liked lakes. The editing is epic, the shots you've kept in and for the duration you've kept them in for are perfect. It feels like I'm camping with you. Then there's the music and journey. It's absurd how you can make a relaxed camping vid be so entertaining. I'm currently binge watching all vids.

[@LostLakes]

Appreciate that so much!

[@mitchsmith3296]

Thanks John! for uploading when we’re all stuck inside with this crazy wind today in the Great Lakes region

[@gbpackers5578]

Another masterclass video…your editing skills are once again on display…truly separating you from other similar channels of this genre. Thank you John for this amazing content you share with all of us! Cheers 🍻🤗🏕️🌄

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much! Good luck tomorrow :)

[@gbpackers5578]

@@LostLakes Thanks!! Let’s go Pack!!🧀🧀🏈🏈

[@jj-os7bs]

@@gbpackers5578 Aye fellow cheesehead!

[@stevenwarner7348]

I like the stars. I like the blue sky, the birds, the snow, the tent, the firewood. I am scared by the tent on the ice. I am spellbound by your embrace of the quiet solitude. Thank you for this. Every time I commit to one of your offerings I find something new. I don't know how you do it. Thank you.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much Steven :)

[@Twobarpsi]

I really admire how you are able to enjoy these lakes, any time of the year. Your passion for the outdoors is fierce.

[@moegardner1]

I used to try to explain that sound that the ice made at the 31:00 mark to people, cross between a boom and a howl. I miss hearing that, no more winter nights at the cabin for me. Always look forward to a new video, thanks so much for your dedication.

[@asheubert6119]

The love and passion you have for both filming and spending time with nature just oozes out of these incredible videos. Thank you for both filming and sharing your experiences, they are a real gift.

[@LostLakes]

Appreciate that so much!

[@douggibson9084]

Great adventure Jon. Add some ice auger anchors to your hot tent kit (ice fishing pop up kits have them)

[@LostLakes]

Ah of course! Thanks Doug

[@DELARVS]

your movies (these aren’t just video’s) where you started adding music are on a whole new level. l walk my dog to your soundtracks and it sends me into a trance that often sends me into tears as l think about life. glad l found your channel, it’s definitely like no others on youtube…fan for life. thanx.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much!

[@matshepherd118]

I am so excited to watch this. Your wife is awesome but I LOVE the solo videos.

[@asafloml1-asaf-yaari]

Everything with you is So Perfect...the background music, the pov filming, your opinions of the world....PERFECT. Two small questions, if I may: 1. What about a treat trip with Xander (but dont forget your food..hagaha) 2. No fishing this trip? 3. Does it feel different to venture as a married man?

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much :) Meeting up with Xander in a couple weeks! No time for fishing the first couple of days and then it was too cold for my liking. No different really, felt like we were married all along to me :)

[@paddlingdutchmen]

Just beautiful! Glad you could save your car

[@r.catton8731]

All those back roads you travel a set of chains would be good. A set of chains is the same as having suffiecient gas in your gas tank.

[@dougharris6424]

I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos!! Thank you!

[@troubledspirit3328]

The majesty of Creation. Beautiful

[@elteescat]

I missed think upload because I was in the hospital. It was nice to finally be able to sit down and watch it. Your videos are so peaceful. And you always show such beautiful scenery.

[@lizlovely1]

John, what an amazing life you have created for yourself 😊

[@lizlovely1]

You, and Erin 🎉 hope I spelled that correctly

[@LostLakes]

Lucked out! (You got it) 🙂

[@user-to1to7ck8v]

Those little birds (26:42) redpolls are so beautiful, I've never seen those before ❤

[@davewinch7677]

Another great adventure. When you have the skills and equipment to make a trip like that possible, take it. It is good to leave the rat race behind.

[@Runningoncoffee05]

We're new to your channel and you've quickly taken over our KZbin time. Beautiful videos, there's a really lovely tone to your work! So peaceful.

[@larrygorst8749]

That 1st. night was absolutely Magical. Made me want for more. God in all it's Glory. Really enjoyed. Thanks for making me feel so warm, and comfortable Jon.

[@stevec-b6214]

the shots of those redpoll feeding, just sublime

[@peterfrymaster]

Nice photography of the birds - they were so cooperative.

[@kellyw.1779]

Hello Jon! Great to see you back out in the hot tent. I love watching these long trips, makes ya feel like we're right there with you. Everything is just so beautiful all blanketed with snow. Looking forward to your next one, keep them coming. Stay safe and warm...tell Erin "hello". Big ((Hugs)) from Texas!!🤗

[@csofmaine]

Great video, Jon. So beautiful in the quiet of winter. The sound of the ice "talking" took me back to my childhood in Maine during the winters. Talking ice is one of my favorite sounds. Thank you

[@mattvaandering]

I love mediating on all the lonely frozen landscapes of Canada's north at this time of year. What a beautiful environment

[@jack333p]

enjoyed the video, nice seeing the natural setting with no developments, vehicles etc.. Thank you.

[@vap57]

That pack-up must be the hardest. Thanks for this, always a pleasure to watch!

[@nhaist6910]

Thanks Jon, for bringing winter to our balmy southern Ontario. This was like candy after a hunger strike.

[@davehunt9817]

Jon great job as always. I love all the time you spend capturing the landscape shots, and the night shots along with the sounds. Each is its own piece of art. So beautiful. You are very talented. Cheers.

[@LostLakes]

RE: Tires...Thanks for all the advice. We do have a 4x4 tacoma with studded winter tires but Erin was out of town with it. I've done a ton of winter driving in this car (to be honest I feel it handles snow better than the truck) and never had an issue but I'll keep some chains in the car next time

[@jocelynbourgoin]

Hi Jon, just ordered my set of chains for my Tacoma. Very impressed with the selection at www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiBi46Rq-ODAxU6cUcBHfwbAWEYABAAGgJxdQ&ase=2&gclid=CjwKCAiA75itBhA6EiwAkho9e8vw32ofoUZABOFp9XJuGlLIcsBiPCN7eTlcLSZtijo-xibTwYx5PhoC4kIQAvD_BwE&sig=AOD64_2aLyUa6cS-tacHBT3ZlGssZGbdIQ&q&nis=4&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiVloeRq-ODAxVBkIkEHRcRAdkQ0Qx6BAgDEAE. Or Google Canada chains.ca. had some pretty scary hills after that recent ice storm. Still slippery from it. Good luck.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Joc! Bush roads have been scary this month

[@PrairyErth]

Admired the redpols. Anytime I think I have it tough, I watch the winter birds in the snow and the cold wind. There's some basic, elemental lesson there.

[@darbywheeler3546]

sun hitting the rock face is amazing @ 4:30

[@toolkit71]

The only thing missing from this almost perfect trip was not seeing the Northern Lights. Amazing as always, the cover your water source with snow was something I just learned so thank you.

[@TheParkouriSt-gd2tf]

I’m relieved that you were able to get out of the slippery ice situation! Thanks for another amazing video, John, I am grateful.

[@daverichard3377]

Thank you for the GREAT explanations on your adventures. Like why the ice makes those sounds & shapes etc. your video adventures are just excellent 10/10 👍🎯🇨🇦5️⃣⭐️

[@joshiannuzzi6737]

Gotta love waking up after a night of plowing to a new video from lost lakes. Making breakfast and about to enjoy the best channel on KZbin :).

[@LostLakes]

Truly appreciate that! 🙂🙂

[@CwBDaveis.716]

That was beautiful catching those birds eating off those trees :)

[@pamb.7753]

Been years since I've heard that ice settling sound and I live on a lake! Extremely cold (for me) today with a hgh of 7F but a low of 0F this evening. Worry since my sons are ice fishing guys and one went out on the lake yesterday. Sketchy weather with lots of rain and then snow piled on top. Was very heavy shoveling yesterday. Thank goodness for my neighbor and his machine to finish up the driveway. Today will need to travel to the grocery store. So mundane compared to your adventures. Love the video and the glorious cliffs you showed us. And that bird trying its best to eat the seeds. Nice shooting. Thank you.

[@castle228]

Good stuff, Jon! Great adventure. Cheers!

[@kevgoes]

I'm just testing first hot tent and stove and can't wait to get out with it. I need that snowy winter silence. Nothing quite like it! Thanks for the another great video.

[@lilesmw]

The terror was an awesome novel!!! Happy to hear you’ve read it and I’m sure lived closer to the conditions!

[@user-ne9uu3jj1r]

This is the perfect place for a shelter

[@brucedow3883]

Enjoyed the redpolls; surviving on little alder seeds, amazing.

[@markasiala6355]

While I enjoy so much about your videos, I always especially enjoy the snippets of how the birds or animals endure their surroundings. Watching the birds enjoy the seeds (?) from the tree was a real treat in how nature survives during the winter. Thanks again for another quality video!

[@mattphillips6578]

Haha at 24:38 that stump looked like a short Old Man Winter” contemplating life!!

[@ingridhohmann3523]

So good you are back,.....I have missed your winter retreat,...hope your knee is all good this year 🌲

[@backwaterwoods]

Great video as always Jon, and thanks for showing the car footage on the icy road - we've all been there, so seeing it makes it all that much more relatable that trips don't always go as planned. Cheers mate.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Thanks for another great tag along. I really have to go on a winter camping trip.

[@lmh12121]

The attention to detail in both your filming and the task at hand is impeccable. These videos are a real delight.

[@jocelynbourgoin]

Again, great video documenting of what it is like to be out in the cold in this part of the country. You capture everything I find beautiful living here, the ice sounds, the firewood choices, use of snow, the tools and techniques you use, all of it reflects your knowledge and experience. Thank you for doing this. I'm tempted to go winter camping even at my age!!

[@LostLakes]

Many thanks Joc!

[@Breadking100]

Gotta love the sound of that snow cold crunch (all the northern peoples know). Plus I would eat a cereal named Cold Snow Crunch.

[@zeroskillz2427]

I always look forward to watching your Videos and its been quite a while since I have ~ They always seem to make me appreciate what we can all agree on the things we take for granted, from every aspect you capture the very discreet natures of your problems and never give in , the focus and drive to conquer what most are Scared of! I never ask questions , but I do have to wonder , How does one Pack for a trip of this capacity ! I have watched many of your Lake and canoe portage style videos , but this one is truly a winner ! Glad to see you out and about , Mother Nature and old Man Winter have blessed you in this one! love the Tent and the lil stove, that sure does make a world of difference, You never disappoint!! keep them coming !

[@LostLakes]

Thank you! It's a ton of stuff so that freight toboggan is crucial for doing it solo. Has a huge capacity and excellent floatation and glide on deep snow

[@Modaclip]

These videos are like my therapy. Love the content.

[@Gonyos]

Thank you, Jon! I always feels satisfied with your video.

[@outfishingwithhugo270]

Even your sleds know where to go by themselves 😂

[@livelife4471]

The quality of the video is superb. What ever you are using to capture it, don't change a thing. Being in the woods by yourself is a wonderful experience. It's kind of nice to go out and see the tracks and see what might be in the area, especially when there is no one else around. For torn sleeping bags I started by stitching the tears but switched to tenacious tape. It holds and is easy to apply. Thanks for the video, it was a pleasure to watch.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much :) Hard to pull out the needle and thread when you've got one of those patches eh

[@sallyfrenette9643]

Other than the icy road incident, what a relaxing trip. I love days of just exploring. Thanks for all your beautiful cinematography.

[@dougstewart3681]

I really enjoy your camping trips!!! I have done some wilderness trips but no over nights in the winter. I did sand river in lake Superior park and I lived and camped near Gowganda.

[@davemccallum8302]

@Losta Lakes. I watched all your You Tube videos over the past recent weeks. Thanks you for a relaxing, wholesome and intriguing time. I have you in my bookmarks for the You Tube channels that I have viewed so that I keep up to date with yours every few days. Thanks again for everything.

[@LostLakes]

Really appreciate that Dave!

[@davemccallum8302]

@@LostLakes LoL... You deserve it. It's apparent that you work your butt off filming and editing all your videos and your calmness could be used as a model for some people. LoL >@^_*@

[@arenado85]

Cozy relaxing Sunday with this top notch content with professional editing/angles of different views - thank you!

[@izzy_busy_quizzy]

Just when i thought the day couldn’t get any better! Glad to see you well John! Thank you for another lovely and beautiful video!

[@musicjustintime]

Wonderful as always, my friend! Your filming is amazing, and you capture the TRUE and raw beauty of Mother Nature. Stay safe and keep up the amazing work. Blessings to you and your lovely wife! (Justin from Pennsylvania, USA) PS: parts of my body shriveled up just watching this video! 🥶 😜

[@LostLakes]

Lol thank you so much :)

[@joshb6470]

I was at a doctor's appointment when I got the notice you had some new content, almost wanted to walk out come home and enjoy some goodness

[@LostLakes]

😆😆

[@janevalentine6391]

Was really happy to see there was a video...I enjoy them sooo much. The ice cracking is something i don't think I've ever heard...pretty awesome!

[@jasondivirgilio4768]

Awesome photography of the illuminated tent and night sky.

[@mansooraazhar8133]

Fantastic video and good tips. My heart slightly sank and froze at 24:38, i wasn't expecting you had company 😅. Throughly enjoyable content ❤

[@spooner_lv26]

Great video! Your production quality just keeps getting better and better!

[@BlackRail33]

Nice Redpole. Good face-snow scrubbing.😆

[@Sproocey]

Once again a very well done video. Best channel on KZbin in terms of this content.

[@xxgg]

Carry/ Use your ice chisel to break up iced up roads to help your vehicle out. Also, check out those tire socks for winter for when you need a short term tractions.

[@kirkvermont7965]

Word of advice, those log roads (twitch roads) get a lot of use before you venture on them, the snow packs and then the next warm up/ rain event, turns then into a rink.

[@jdemartini9807]

Thank you. I really enjoyed watching your trip. I’m just finishing up quail and duck season and then I’m going on a solo tent camping trip. Can’t wait.

[@blingrid2873]

Highly enjoyable, as usual. But i gasped at 28.49. Such a magic capture. I miss winter already #Manisnowba 😊

[@brendabinau1187]

Always amazed at how easy you make all of your hard work look!!

[@2112splunge]

Your videos have helped re-spark my love of winter camping. I did this quite a bit when I was a kid in the eighties. I wish we had recorded some of those days. Anyway, probably wont spend 5 days in the woods like this but I have been sleeping out in my yard with a tarp and fire pit a few nights this winter. It's a really nice day here today, 7 degrees and snowing lightly. Thanks again for the videos.

[@KC_hikes]

I really enjoyed the video - especially the birds! Love those nature shots. :)

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Kerry :) And thank you so much for joining!

[@MamaStyles]

We finally got our first snow yesterday in Windsor Ontario but it’s melted away already. I was worried winter would pass us by but it seems we are about to dive right in. Excellent video timing as I was pining for some of your solo winter content ( not that I don’t love you Erin ❤) Due to my crappy incurable illness I’m not able to go camping, and your solo trips allow me to walk in your shoes and calm my desire to be in the wild for a bit. Gorgeous shots as always Jon ❤

[@LostLakes]

💚💚

[@joshthompiano]

Awesome Jon! I live just 70 km under the 49th parallel, our border and the weather is so crazy this year here. Great job documenting. Love your channel, content and dealing with climate change factors.

[@LostLakes]

Many thanks Josh!

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

The ice cracking is a super creepy sound! Scary drive in. Such an amazing video, though. Really perfect bird footage and your overnight photos are always beautiful. What a pretty area! You are blessed. Glad to see you "back on the trail".

[@kathleenanderson5030]

Lots to love about this video! The camera angle under the wood when chopping, frozen waterfall

[@brianadventures9622]

Beautiful spot for the tent! This has been some winter so far, I scrapped my first hot tent trip in Jan due to no snow to pull in on!

[@sydorov]

You are very brave person! Going there alone after what happen last year! Stay safe and thank you for your videos!

[@NorthernRetreat]

Glad to see you're out enjoying nature at its finest. Look into studded tires for your adventures. 👍

[@denisecarpenter9645]

Jon I sooo love ur vids. The starry night skies! Also really like the music you have along with the night sky! I know we're in for an amazing adventure when ur posts go up. Thank you!! Oh yeah, ur wedding vid was awesome! ❤ Hope to get to Canada sometime (from E.TN)

[@LostLakes]

Very much appreciated!

[@PamDanyluck]

Great video as always. Like when you put the names of the birds, as I have never seen them before. Thanks for providing us with something great to watch.

[@luluwan5212]

The sky that first night was amazing. So peaceful, that frigid icy wilderness. I wish I was out there, too.

[@kevins2386]

Great vid as always glad the ice did not melt from your stove

[@derekpeacock6428]

Fantastic video Jon - very relaxing. Hope your trip back was a safe and an uneventful one. Stay safe.

[@PocketKnivesBlog]

I really love every second of your creations. You're the first Ytuber I've been like...wait, I haven't seen a vid, wait, did I miss a new release. I wish there were more, but I love what I see. Thank you very much!!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much for all your support Scotty!

[@PocketKnivesBlog]

Trying to buy garlic bread but there's only a link to pay CA$25....help@@LostLakes

[@marianchapman9254]

You're missing a stove fan or two. They sit on your stove and the thermal energy causes them to spin and move the heat around your tent. Really simple, won't-take-up-a-lot-of-space gadgets to have.

[@ElonmuskJr92]

Thank you for this amazing video. I enjoyed every second of it, and really made me come to a peaceful space. Hope to see a lot more of these art pieces. Have a nice day everybody!

[@ronland1821]

LMAO it’s called a truck and chains. Glad you got out and thanks for sharing.

[@LostLakes]

Erin has studded tires on her 4x4 truck but she was out of town with it :)

[@kenseeley3761]

Fantastic trip and video John. Thanks as always for bringing us along. You make it look easy Brother! 🔥🤘😎🏕️

[@USAMontanan]

Just discovered your channel recently and am really enjoying it! When I was just 18 a friend and I took a three month long canoe trip. We started in October so also had a heated tent with a wood stove like yours. Ours was an 8’x8’ canvas wedge tent that we could just barely stand up in. It was a great adventure for sure that changed our lives! We were inspired by the great north woods outdoor writer Calvin Rutstrum. I hope you have read his work as you remind me of him! Anyway, I’ll keep watching and occasionally comment. Keep at it and be safe!

[@LostLakes]

Wow what a trip at 18yo, starting in October. Thank you!

[@moonlite2202]

I'm watching this on my phone (s23 ultra) and your camera shots are so crisp and the night sky shots are stunning! ❤

[@ferragus00]

Frozen lakes have an overwhelming beauty. Thanks for the images, and of course, the narration of those landscapes. Incredible work, thanks again.