Natural Bushcraft Shelter || No Cordage, Only Natural Materials

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[@careenaalexis]

Enjoy!! Thumbs up for Grizz? ;)

[@antonboludo8886]

Of course! :D

[@CabinDweller]

Ohhhhh okay!!! haha. Griz and his zoomies are the best. He tires himself out all the time! Love seeing him napping after the craziness. And cilantro is the BEST!!!!!!

[@antonboludo8886]

@@CabinDweller LMAO Actually I like cilantro.

[@s.r.5168]

What a question! Of course! 👍

[@1faithful2Him]

Yay Elsa Rae! And Joe Robinet. He just had a new ax mask made...

[@dave9121]

Enjoy your Video, been outdoorsman for a good 50yrs, you’ve taught me a couple things. Good to see a young woman who loves the outdoors. Stay real and enjoy. I’ll keep watching ur video’s you keep making them. Be Safe

[@davidroberts1816]

My disabled daughter has become a big fan of Griz and always enjoys his antics as do I Thanks ever so much for the beautifully shot video and we look forward to the next one

[@careenaalexis]

This makes my heart so happy. Thank you so much

[@Paul-ni5hv]

I really miss the days when I could get out and enjoy nature. It was always my solace. Thank you so much for allowing me to live vicariously through you, and I can't get over how beautiful these journeys are!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much for the support!!! I really appreciate it and loved seeing ya in the chat!!

[@m.s3303]

ArmyVet Paul love your comment. Your not dead yet ! I’m a vet as well. Take care.

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

I had the same thoughts! Missing the outdoors very much!

[@warren519]

I, too love your outdoors activities with your Grizz. I have to admit I'm living your outdoors activities vicariously & enjoying so much. Keep it up!!!!

[@MK-uc3ow]

You have a gentle and genius guard. Not like me as a solo camper, you would not feel lonely even in a dark forest. We are kept inside under the influence of Corona virus so please enjoy in place of us in Japan.

[@ginaallen3797]

Once again you are a bright spot in a dark time. Grizz is simply a hoot, but a well trained and behaved hoot. Love the shelter and how it has turned out. It blends in so well and would be an awesome overnighter. Thank you for taking us along, and You do you better than anyone ever. Angry Old HIppie Hermit Peace.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much Gina!!!

[@stevenlennon12]

man do i love your dog.. what a personality.

[@trevorlittle7776]

You are AWESOME! Your videos are becoming what I look forward to the most throughout the week. Love it all!

[@careenaalexis]

Wow thank you so much Trevor!

[@eziodamico633]

You are so lucky to have Grizz supervised your work.....without him metering the shade it couldn't have been possible built the shelter...😂😂 big thumb up to him 😍👍

[@DEFIANCE_24]

I was turned to your channel by one of your viewers, because what I do and you do is in the Common. So I’ve binge watched during this American Shut Down. I’m just gonna let ya know, you’re a legit bad ass. Much Respect

[@dwrivers47]

Agree 100 % with your dog philosophy. Most people don’t feed themselves properly, let alone their dogs. Grizz is one of the fittest and happiest dogs I’ve seen, he’s lucky to live the outdoors life you provide him. Still holding hope for some May canoeing 🤞🏻

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you Derek!!! Keep that hope strong, I'm holding on too!!

[@mikedelrizzo9871]

Awesome, good to see you returned and made some more progress of your shelter. Love your dog... TFS

[@michaeldean4704]

I can't decide which dog cracks me up more... Grizz, with his Zoomies, or Cali and her snow chasing. It's such a joy watching both of them.

[@donaldozuyakte2336]

Love the setup by the rock and such an admiration for your survival skills!! Grizz is such a playful 🐕!! 😍🪚🪵🔥🏕🎒😍

[@RJGilman1967]

Oh man, Griz. He's great. Extremely smart too. I'll always argue that most dogs are smarter than most people. ✌

[@robertvilla2997]

My name is robert I like watching your videos, its so nice to go out enjoy nature spring season especially, so we surely got to be prepared and ready for different circumstances. So good luck this season and enjoy mother nature. Keep it up with your bushcraft videos😍

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much Robert!

[@husa58]

Brilliant wilderness ..grizz is living the high life he's one lucky dog for sure and he knows it....thank's for sharing.

[@clayguinard3651]

Love the smell of spring in a pond/swampy area

[@debpinter4341]

perfect weather, no bugs! I love cilantro too! love your bush home!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Deb as always!!

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

You took me back to my cubs and scouting days ... thank you 🙏 Your amazing DON’T ever let any one tell you any different.

[@careenaalexis]

I appreciate that

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

Your welcome alexis .

[@davestelling]

He's a magnificent dog! You've done so well w/ him...

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you!

[@boodits]

As usual, your camera work is outstanding and the visual quality is so clear and crisp, makes me Happy to have KZbin premium to enjoy videos, thank you! As a new viewer, do you always eat this healthy? What is your comfort food and what is your guilty pleasure food? I’d tell you my cheat meal but it’s anything unhealthy lol...

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Thanks for keeping us entertained! Love you baby!

[@ForsytheBushcraftBlades]

Terrific job on the shelter, Careena. Looking forward to all the videos you will make there. Hopefully the fire ban will soon be over. I know you love your fires, and we love to see you build them. Awesome video as always!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much Joel as always my friend!!

[@sporttruck5103]

The snow melted and spring came quickly, an incredible difference from the previous video. It was nice to follow your shelter building, as well as, of course, Grizz’s woods. Absolutely a hilarious personality. That Shelter is very reminiscent of the Shelter we did a long, long time ago in the woods with my friends. It was also against the rock in the same way and next to it was a small creek and swamp. The wall on the side of the doorway was made of wood. The roof and walls were made of dried wood trunks and covered with twigs, as well as completely covered with moss. Finally, we still disguise it to blend in perfectly with the environment. It took almost ten years to stand up until we went to dismantle it ourselves because it was originally done without permission. While waiting for the new video, stay healthy and all the best to you there.

[@douggray1263]

Thanks for sharing. I have to confess I am pretty jealous. Where I live all the parks, forest tracts and even the walking paths are closed off. In the meantime, keep those videos coming.

[@careenaalexis]

Oh man this whole thing is pretty brutal. Hopefully it all passes soon and we can get out on some canoe trips!! Thanks Doug 🙏🏼

[@TennesseeDudScratcher]

Awesome day out Alexis ,,, Grizz is a blast ,,, new shelter is awesome too ,,,, stay safe in these crazy times ,

[@ВладимирЩеглов-ь8я]

You have a good friend and helper! Good luck and success!!!!

[@peternesbitt]

It's refreshing to see a responsible pet owner enjoying nature. I wish you could throw a stick for him to fetch, he'd love that.

[@careenaalexis]

I did :) in the pond!

[@meltcmelinda4012]

Yo, Another wonderful day with the outdoors, plus you and Griz. When I was a young girl we use to play and build forts in the woods around our home. Forts consisted of fallen pine tress and lots of pine straw. We would use our pocket knives for anything that needed a sharp edge. Fishing was just down the road, a cane pole, some worms and a few brim ended up on our string to take home for mother to cook for the trail blazers. Our trusty collies to protect us and not a care in the world. I wish I could return to those days. Thank you Alexis for always remembering us at home and packing us in your rut sack to take along. Take Care and Stay Safe, God Bless

[@careenaalexis]

That sounds amazing! Sounds a lot like my growing up as well! There’s nothing like those days!

[@jasonhowden6908]

Had to watch again this morning because was watching last night and you have such a relaxing voice i fell asleep.. great video again

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much!!

[@GrumpyGrunt]

Good to see you and the boy get out for a bit. Thanks for checking in. I hope you, Ryan and Grizz stay well.

[@kiwdwks]

You and Grizz are a perfect match...so awesome!

[@jeffreyarnold2929]

Loved watching you and Griz finish up the shelter. Another awesome video. What a beautiful day.

[@gregorycouch4360]

Love seeing more and more couples getting away and living on their own and becoming closer to nature...thanks for sharing your life and giving me and my partner hop and motivation

[@davidbrankley1645]

Just started watching bushcraft videos on KZbin as a coping method to deal with stay in place orders after spread of virus to New Jersey because I'm not able to camp myself now, although camping has been a huge part of my life since 1979. Yours were early on my list of videos to watch. You were first to be subscribed to. They mean so much to me. Keep doing what you're doing. And, of course I love Griz too. Better days!

[@careenaalexis]

Yeah these times are not easy that’s for sure!! Thank you so much for the sub and views. I really appreciate it in these times.

[@Dawn262]

So good to see you and Grizz out and about. I had a reservation at my local National Forest that I enjoy bushcrafting in. Have an annual permit to go where the civilians cannot. I got email yesterday that my reservation was cancelled due to Corona. Worse, my permit was suspended until further notice. Forest Service here in Florida assured me they would let me know when the suspension was removed, and gave me a full refund on the reservation. But still. I HAVE to get away from the craziness here in the city. The woods regenerate me, as I am sure they do you and Grizz. We enjoy your vids. Stay Safe!!

[@careenaalexis]

Yeah, this whole thing is a real tough time for everyone in many ways unfortunately :(

[@larrytempleton9083]

Grizz is having a great time! Great video, keep it up!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you Larry :)

[@MJ-km3qz]

Thank you so much for taking me along on your adventure. I really needed an escape. I like your “Lord help me” comment ❤️

[@bartcornelius7717]

Great video. I enjoyed watching you and Grizz. Watching from Alabama.

[@annewinning9723]

Just found you and subscribed.... loving your content, but you know Grizz is the real draw. Terrific job on the shelter. I just got back from a solo mtn bike, paddle boarding, camping trip in Algonquin. Keep on doing you, when you are 66 like myself you will have even more time to bushcraft. Btw love Elsa Raes channel as well. Be safe

[@A.Spivey]

You go girl! I so love watching you in this environment. You are in your own zone. Props to Grizz of course.

[@Switswoo111]

Loved Watching. Wow That Snow Disappeared So Quickily! I Could Also Sense The Concern In Your Voice At The World Right Now. But Hey, We Need To Keep Busy 👍🏼I'm Pleased To See You Enjoyed Getting Up To Your Old Tricks With Your Axe 😁😍 Also Nice To See Grizz Being His Amazing Inquisitive Self 😁👍🏼

[@careenaalexis]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@daveclark8726]

I think these are skills we all need to know. So many people would panic if they had to live rustic. When I was 15 we lived in North Georgia. Rustic property everywhere. 4 or 5 of us would go camping and we’d make a fire and just sleep on the ground. Sometimes we’d bring Hotdogs and buns. We were just kids having fun.

[@christillotson6629]

Great stuff Alexis!! Thank you for another beautiful vid! Stay safe.

[@clayguinard3651]

Friday night jazz is in the background here it's a great audio background for your videos very parallel in comparison

[@jeaninelucas1659]

Love you videos and Griz yes it it a wonderful distraction from all the sad things going on stay safe and well

[@paullawrence8572]

Your a tough cookie Alexis 🐻🐻 No way! Great video again!

[@kevinneff5616]

I'm glad you are still putting out videos and are able to get out to the woods.

[@miketreker944]

I enjoy your videos so much. They relax me.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you! Happy to hear it!

[@williamdroom5789]

I like to watch: Shug Emory, Blackie Thomas, Corporals Corner, Homemadewanderlust, Blackhat bushcraft, to name a few. Also enjoy your and Griz' videos. I'm 73 and have all my life been, and am still bushcrafting, canoeing, and camping.

[@redsorgum]

Fresh salad, balsamic vinegar, cheese, avocado, and Griz for company......nice! 👍🐕👏👏👏👏👏

[@joshinthewoodsyt]

Nothing like being in the woods with your dog. Grizz is one cool dog!

[@user-tu4ce1fm3g]

Добрый день ! Спасибо большое за новую историю лесных походов, очень рад что вас не пугает вирус! Вы очень храбрая и смелая девушка 👍 Крепкого здоровья тебе !

[@jensbarna8801]

Beautiful photo of you and Grizz at the end❤️

[@thewimpycamper7692]

Really enjoyed this Careena!! Super nice to chill and have something positive to watch during all this! And I loved your lunch! Inspired me to make myself a salad! Keep the content coming! You’re Awesome!!!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you SO much Michelle! I really appreciate your constant support !! You rock, love your IG content too, so keep that up!!

[@lexistapleton687]

@ 9:41 Grizz on the rock, should be made into a poster. He’s so silly happy playing in the water. I did enjoy the video soooo much!!!!

[@Wayneawebb]

@21:00 WELL SAID. If your Dog wasn't Healthy &/or Happy he wouldn't look so good, be so energetic & he definitely wouldn't be so obedient & so close to you Love your vids

[@MariaRosa-Rosa]

I can’t believe...I only now ... just found your channel 😭u got me ✅💚😂💪🏾

[@itchyfeet2wander]

Love your vids ... Thanks for sharing Grizz with us!

[@johku7638]

Amazing weather there! 🤩 Last summer our vet gave a prescription for pills that repell tics for a month per pill. It was great!

[@Wolfman25060564]

Awesome video and well done the shelter you put a good day’s graft in there stay safe

[@MattP-BandB]

The work you put in with Grizz is evident. He's a one in a million dog. The shelter is incredible. Stay healthy, sane and awesome.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much as always Matt!! So happy to have your support and kind words!

[@MattP-BandB]

@@careenaalexis check out Riley from Kusk Bushcraft. He's a young dude probably around the same age as you and Ryan. He's out of Alberta. Next to yours, he's my favourite Canadian bushcraft channel. Also a big fan of Coalcracker Bushcraft from Pennsylvania.

[@renevandijk4914]

Hi Alexis and Mr Grizz its so Awesome out there love this camp site vary Awesome Alexis give Mr Grizz a hug from his fans and 2 of you

[@jeremybull573]

Totally awesome 👍 you and your dog are to perfect, looks like alot of fun and good times.. beauty, brains, and strength..the outdoors is so beautiful and amazing, gonna watch more of your videos...respect

[@careenaalexis]

You are so kind, thanks very much!!

[@JordanSwailes]

The more animal based foods a human eats, the less frequently we also need to eat and give our guts a rest just like dogs and other carnivores as ancestrally we were carnivorous most of the year as well! Its only recently that we eat so many carbohydrates year round that we experience energy highs and crashes requiring food sooner than later, fat as an energy source keeps us going much longer. Epic video as usual!

[@careenaalexis]

So true! My body THRIVES on healthy fats like avocados. Which is why I’m always eating them lol

[@JordanSwailes]

Alexis Outdoors yep exactly! Proteins and fats all the way! I can hike all day on eggs and avo for breakfast and some beef jerky at the end of the day! Done 5 days with just jerky, dog loved it too 😂

[@genejohnson2144]

This channel is what I was missing in my life!... I Loved this video! I've subscribed and liked and I'm about to share it with My Twitter friends! Great Video Alexis❣️

[@Forgehammer]

Awesome shelter! Learning alot from watching your channel!

[@GracielaPierre]

We’ve been quarantined here in Argentina for 3 weeks now. We have to stay at home and are banned from exercising outside. I watch your videos during my indoor cycling workouts and they’ve been very interesting and entertaining, but also an “escape” from this situation. I absolutely love your dog! Keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much!! You stay safe as well!

[@GracielaPierre]

Alexis Outdoors 😃👍🏻💪🏻

[@77tjm]

Hey! I just wanted to let you know.... Your videos (especially now) are like therapy to me! Myself, my wife, our two boys & our chocolate lab, Rigby love nothing more than spending the weekend in the woods together whenever we can! It's our thing....if you know what I mean. lol Unfortunately, with everything that's going on right now, my profession has taken all of that spare time away from us (which is cool I guess...I get it). SO...long-story-short, I'm living vicariously thru you right now by using your videos to help with my withdraw symptoms from not being able to go out and get away from it all for a while! hahaha! Keep doing what you guys are doing....it's really good stuff! :)

[@careenaalexis]

Wow thank you so so much! Thank you fir what you’re doing out there! Stay safe and healthy!! And I hope this all ends soon so everyone can get back to the woods!

[@angrybird9925]

I watch alot of living the van life with Chad.... Steve Wallace..... and nagualero. All good camping channels and all different from each other

[@paulbasilio2457]

Great video your videos put a smile on my face especially now with all the stuff going on and GRiZ is too funny you are very lucky have a good one see you next time be safe

[@user-David-Alan]

Wonderful video. Amazed how the snow was gone. I hate plastic too. You young lady are an energetic worker. Very impressive. One thing I noticed with your bear spray, the trigger has a tie rap through it. That needs to be cut off, so you can use it quickly if needed. Please be safe and stay well. Great puppy.

[@marlysheino7402]

Grizz is always so much fun to watch! Thanks for taking us along!

[@garycrutcher1856]

I enjoy watching your videos keep them coming

[@marina43978]

Very good distraction for what is going on. Can't wait to get out. Here in Ohio we can't really go out so your videos help. Thanks for saying the exact style of pants. Looking forward to your next video! And of course, The Grizz Show!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks as always Marina!

[@steveschlobohm5793]

Grizz was the star today! but you did a great job too. keep up the great videos. Stay safe my friend!

[@mmotzy33]

Love your channel. Your dog is amazing. Great content!

[@karl-heinzsiemens8891]

Of course thumbs up for Grizz - done very well!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you!

[@randyrc58]

I'm a relatively new subscriber to your channel . You have the most relaxing style. Absolutely love it. You dont push gear and stuff like that. Good job. I feel your love for what you're doing. Grizz is a handsome fella too. Keep doing you.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much Randy! I’ve been enjoying and appreciating your comments lately! Thank you!

[@aliceg9571]

Thanks for letting us see your progress to that awesome looking shelter. Can’t wait for the first overnighter and see what other additions you have planned. Grizz is so cool. I love how he was getting so much enjoyment being out there. So energetic and such a sweet and lovable face you just can’t resist giving him a great big hug! Til the next one. ATB :)

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you Alice!!

[@scottroberts7875]

well that was a most fantastic day to be out in the woods. The shelter is looking sturdy and robust, making great use of the rock outcrop above. I admire your stand on plastic use, and whole heartedly agree with dog's and mealtime's having kept German Shepherd's for most of my adult life," lean and keen. " healthy and happy.. worked for them all, . So . thanks to your Ice hockey with Ryan and the Baird brothers, I have been most amazed by their exploits and adventures. so looking forward to the next episode of Alexis outdoors. stay safe and wish Ryan well. ATVB

[@billbabcock1833]

I'm new to your channel and really like your content. Griz is a great dog. I love his personality.

[@Cornfed41]

Yet again, another great video. Great Job! Keep up the good work.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you Denny!!

[@jameswatson7136]

I love your puppy. Great camp out. thanks.

[@JW-xn3gk]

Great looking dog....Beautiful country, thanks!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you!

[@JulieK89]

Gonna go on a hike today with my boyfriend. I love your videos, your calm solitude in nature and you're behaving respectful towards nature. Don't worry about your morning voice girl, I have it too ;D Enjoy the day, I know I will! Give Grizz a scrub from me! Greetings from Germany!

[@JulieK89]

Also, as you mentioned, I am very happy to hear you try to refrain using plastic. that's great. I highly recommend to also refrain from using Aluminum whereever you can. In contact with food at least. Instead try using steel, cast-iron pan etc. There's informative video's about how Aluminum can effect the brain. It's impossible for our system to break it down and collects in our cells, most concerningly our brain. It's found to increase the chance of dementia and our medical institues have called out since years that the sell of aluminum materials in connection with kitchen ware is highly concerning as the levels of aluminum in the population has steadily increased. We are able to handle a certain amount in our lifetime, but it's much exceeded that value because of these usages. So, I recommend: No aluminum cookingware, don't use aluminum foil AT ALL. there other alternatives instead that are totally healthy :)

[@careenaalexis]

I never cook with aluminum either, I have Alzheimer’s in my family already so I refrain from cooking with aluminum. As far as I know there’s no issues with aluminum storage tho, as long as you’re not cooking with it.

[@JulieK89]

@@careenaalexis awesome 😘 that's good you're aware. Stay healthy and keep enjoying nature 🌲🌳🌄

[@marina43978]

Another amazing video. So beautiful there.

[@samantaherrera9337]

amo tus videos saludos desde Mexico, eres una grande. I love your videos

[@mehmetalikavakli4436]

Grizz is a very smart and cute dog. Thanks for sharing the video very well 🙏

[@timodark9088]

Thank you for continuing to provide content during this time, it is much appreciated and brings joy to my day! Love your channel!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much! Glad to hear it!!

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Thank you for sharing your adventure . You are a remarkable young woman. Good you have a companion with you . Spray good choice for protection .

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much!

[@randyowens2717]

Love you and your outdoor ability!

[@Naemamnam]

The puppy is so cute 🥰🥰

[@pmcmva]

I watch channels like yours and My Nature Reliance and see how your dogs live (eat). What's struck me is how they DO NOT sit around begging to eat the minute food is pulled out. It's because "they don't eat like humans".... unless they're taught to :) Nice job. Another beautiful vid.

[@careenaalexis]

Paul 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@DawidNaudeIrishSettler]

Very nice shelter. Now for the sleep over maybe two nights. Grizz has some obeying manners, and still only a "puppy" 🤠

[@jeffhawthorn6318]

Have you ever showed up at one of your builds to find a critter hanging out in it? LOL at Grizz hanging out all casual like he’s put in a good days work waiting on the campfire cook. Shout out to Grizz and his person good job you two.

[@mauricegagnon4654]

That is one energetic and goofy dog. Great shelter also, Love it! 👍

[@krishampton7060]

Beer in hand and the pooch by ya side amongst the nature, not a bad way to pass the time through these weird times we find our selves in hehe

[@careenaalexis]

Highly agree haha