Awesome Natural Insulation - Bushcraft Shelter Improvements

[@lesliewatts2878]

All I can say is "you are one lucky man". Sandra is one heck of a partner and workmate. She just digs right in and reallypulls her weight.

[@belindaanthony4670]

I am a subscriber and a big fan. I like the relationship and work ethic you have together. Please continue with your videos. I'm handicapped but I live my life through watching the two of you. Thank you both so much.

[@grwoudy44]

There are many reasons why I am attracted to your videos and I would say the number one reason is your craftsmanship. The new shelter that you are working on is, as far as I’m concerned, very well done and one of the, perhaps what might be considered trivial things that you do, Has to do with the way you pull your sled walking through the woods. Usually, what is considered the proper way of pulling the sled, has to do with the way the ropes are connected from your backpack to the sled. They are just as you have them; crisscrossed. You guys are great. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy them immensely.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much George! We really appreciate it. Should be getting back there soon.

[@felisha9406]

Another awesome video. The shelter is going to be much more warmer. Much love from Kentucky.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Felisha, we're looking forward to testing it out!

[@michelelewis2826]

You've been putting so much time and energy into this, I can not wait until first major snowfall to see you two totally enjoy the fruits of your labour!! Thank you again, for bringing me along. The smiles are your faces tells it all.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Michele, its a lot of work but fun as well! Hope to go this weekend!

[@scarysoutdoors4637]

It’s looking great!!! It’s really nice to see you both sharing this experience and spending quality time in the outdoors together!!!!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks! Not many places that we'd rather be, we both love the outdoors!

[@jacqueline7118]

Fantastic job you two! What a yummy supper, thanks for sharing.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks a lot Jacqueline! It was pretty good.

[@happypheetphotographyBYWILEY]

I have been watching your videos for a while, but just subscribed tonight. Enjoy the quality and content of your videos. Really like the way your bushcraft shelter is developing. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Randy in Arizona, USA

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Randy, I really appreciate it! Glad you're enjoying the videos. Greetings from Canada!

[@tinadunaway1737]

great job, love your shelter, love from Indiana, USA

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi there Tina! Thanks a lot!

[@donnakuykendall5402]

that wall is absolutely beautiful....great that moss is so readily available for you.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Donna, I really like the look of it too!

[@tomasglover5221]

You guys are incrediable. Good job and great show!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Tomasz!

[@justvin7214]

Another great vid, I enjoy your trips to the shelter and can't wait for you to start overnighting there again. That must've been quite a storm to bring down that many trees.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Vin! Yeah, it was a doozy with the wind. Overnight video coming tomorrow.

[@justvin7214]

Great news! I'll look forward to it :)

[@joharmon2148]

So sad about all the living trees being blow over, but once they dry out you will have lots of firewood. Did a great job on the moss insulation and you did get lots done. Was happy to see this new video this morning. See you next time

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hey Jo, Thanks a lot. I'm really happy with how it worked out. Hope to be back there soon. Pretty much depends on the weather at this point. Only thing stopping us is more high winds.

[@papigomez3891]

Hi. It was a pleasure to watch your Mother Nature Insulation. It looked good. You guys will be toasty in winter. The lobster paste, looks delicious. I am going to find it at the Superwalmart. It remains me of the Patte that I used to eat when I was in the country that I was born. Thanks for showing the mess that the wind caused in your region. Always be safe. To Sandra and you a big hug. Love, blessings, and health in all your trips. Pappi The Old Crow. Good video, thanks.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Pappi! Just a note about the lobster paste. I have yet to find one at a supermarket that tasted good. We are lucky to have gotten some that was homemade. There may be some brands that are good but sadly I have yet to find one. Glad you enjoyed the video, I can't wait to try it out come winter.

[@wmdyke1]

Another wonderful video. Good job on the insulation. Should be comfortable to overnight in your shelter now.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Milton, an overnighter should be coming soon!

[@bgurtek]

Nice use of moss. It'll help insulate for both conduction & convection.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks bgurtek! Can't wait to see how it works out!

[@bulletheed1970]

Thank's guys short but sweet. Great job Sandra on the moss, hope it does the job. Look forward to the next adventure.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks disco2! We're pretty happy so far. Can't wait to see how it does once everything is ready.

[@juliegreen6859]

Greetings from South Louisiana. Love you guys! You’re such pleasant people. Very relaxing and educational. I love how clever you are. Wish I had a hut like this.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Julie!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

cool always fun to look again thank you ! :)

[@sallymcdonald502]

Yaaaay, my Iamoutdoorsy fix, another fab video, camp coming on really well. Can't wait for the next one

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi there Sally, Thanks a lot! I really like how it came out! Things are coming together nicely.

[@zenwerkzarts4243]

First Nations from all over the globe have been using moss as an insulator since the beginning of time. Certainly at some point it may need to be replaced but it is an amazing natural renewable resource. Good job you two!! Love the videos. Can't wait for winter camping. For you, not me, I can't leave home one it snows. 😁

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks ZenwerkzArts! Winter camping may come sooner than we expected. P.S. I hope Maddie is doing great!

[@zenwerkzarts4243]

@@IamOutdoorsy thanks, Maddie is, like me, getting to be an old lady now, but she's hanging in there, like me. 😜

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

The shelter is looking great. Thanks for the video!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks a lot Michael!

[@helenroberts524]

Hi from Scotland i Love this shelter you both have built and putting the moss in the gaps what a good idea.Hope you have many happy days and nights there. That lobster paste looks delish and on toasted muffins yummy.If you could get some solar Christmas light to hang up it would give some light at night. Love watching you x

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Helen! Hi from Canada!

[@yellowroseoftexas2890]

Love this shelter. Really great moss insulation. I’ll have to try lobster paste...sounds yummy. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much, the lobster paste was great, but hard to find the good ones. Has to be homemade. Haven't found any good ones in store unfortunately.

[@ScottRauber]

Great work!! Great time I'm sure! Gotta have that fire goin' while you're working kids.....love a burning fire when doing camp chores!!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Scott, nothing like a nice campfire.

[@birtangooner4730]

I really like you both and really love the videos hello from the United Kingdom 👍

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Birtan, Greetings from Canada!

[@rickvollmer3646]

Great vid , the camp is sure shaping up .

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Rick!

[@kb3rip]

You 2 did a great job on the on your shelter. Have you thought of using emergency blankets to line the walls and ceiling. It will reflect more heat inside the shelter. I just turned 60 and it would be great if I could do that myself. Keep up the good work and I will be watching you

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi David, we did have the shelter fully lined last year, we have a few videos on our channel. It looks pretty wild fully lined. We are going to put some on the ceiling and see how it is now that it is going to be insulated. We may add more to the walls if it's not building up enough heat.

[@thomasarbo2393]

Awesome I like the way you guys chinked your walls that’s going to work very well I believe

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Thomas. I really think it should make a big difference.

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Wow that is alot of blow-down, we had the same strong winds up here in Thunder Bay and guessing that front got you guys. Just crazy stuff. The camp is looking good Mike and Sandra, enjoy the videos and keep them coming, calling for -20c here Thursday night. Just had light skifts of snow but we know it is coming....cheers Fred

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Fred, jeeze...pretty early in the season for -22. Time to put on layers.

[@X_explorer]

Excellent movie!

[@karenedge7039]

Good vid you guys ! I love it !!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Karen! Happy that you liked it! Shelter is almost ready for winter.

[@primitive.and.ancient]

Hello my friend Your videos are great and inspiring to me, I'm a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much, it is really appreciated!

[@fynnoboldo9568]

Good video

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you Fynnoboldo!

[@tardismole]

Looks like you were lucky again with the trees. I remember the last one you had with the trees down all along the road. Hope you get the shelter done before the snow comes.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi tardis mole, we've been lucky so far!

[@yellowdogdelta661]

Looks great

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you!

[@karenrobertson9371]

Lobster paste....got to find some,,,great job

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Karen, hard to find good lobster paste sadly. I tend to stay away from the canned stuff.

[@lisacarter7654]

Love the video!!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Lisa!

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Hello from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Really enjoying your videos. Hopefully I’ll have something worth watching on my own channel soon.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Cheers from Canada! Hope you have a great summer over there!

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Severe drought and multiple bush fires in various parts of the Country at the moment. Weirdly though, even though, we’re coming into summer, they were getting snow as low as 700 metres in the ski areas down south.

[@justvin7214]

I reckon that moss will probably stay in place over winter, in the Spring it may shrink or birds remove it for their nests but I think it will last for your camping season. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimhanson7476]

Yes sir, awesome work done guys, could have fished the water hole... Hahha.. Winter is on its way...

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hey there jim...I think winter is knocking at the door. Not sure about you guys be we got a fair bit of snow last night a today. It'll probably melt soon but ...it's almost winter.

[@charlesbrightman4237]

Consider the following: Take some of those large dropped trees and cut them to a size for some strong vertical walls for a shelter of some sort. Should be able to handle some heavy roof and snow loads. Plus thick wood wall insulation. Could even slightly bury the ends in the ground for more stability.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks for the tips Charles!

[@erasmoruvalcaba8078]

buen video gracias desde California thank-you

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you Erasmo!

[@davidsmith142]

Looking good 👍👍🍺🍺

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks david! 🍻

[@brianspencer4220]

Looking good. Thanks Brian 79

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Brian!

[@hikingandbackpackingadventures]

Awesome !

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much!

[@desertfun4all650]

Awesome video. Camp is looking great. Did Sandra ever get her omelet pan? Keep up the great work and be safe my friends. From Arizona

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Desertfun4all, Sandra's still keeping an eye out for one. Cheers!

[@MrNed09]

Hi guy's, another fantastic video as always. Looking at your shelter, I've had an idea. Have you thought about adding some extra height to the log wall behind the fire, and then extending the roof which would totally enclose the shelter? Also how about building a stone fireplace and adding a chimney? Now that would keep you guys toasty no matter what the temperature was! Best wishes to you both from the UK x 👍.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi Open eye! We'll likely be building up the reflector walls and may add another for more coverage. I like to keep it a bit open to the elements because I like looking out at the forest. I've thought about building a large fireplace. Just not sure on how to get mortar for it.

[@MrNed09]

@@IamOutdoorsy Hi, thanks for replying to my comment. If you want mortar, you could either use clay from the bank of a river or pond, or simply mix soil with water. I don't know what the lay of the land is like, but if you have any natural chalk around, you can burn it to make lime! In the old days people used lime and horse hair mixed. All the best my friend from the UK 👍 😉

[@lesashbourne7984]

Love your videos. Just a thought... If you got a piece of sheet aluminium (say 8" x 10") and bent one edge over at 1" so that it made it rigid, I suspect it would make a great tool for pushing the moss in place. Hi from Sydney, Australia, Land of the Free, Home of G'Day.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Pretty good idea Les!

[@ocamposbodybuilding3076]

Parabéns pelo trabalho! Abraços do Brasil.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much OCAMPOS!

[@charlesbrightman4237]

Consider the following: Get one, two or three of those old fashion percolator type coffee pots. Could have hot coffee at the ready and/or hot chocolate at the ready and/or hot water at the ready, to enjoy throughout the day and night.

[@leestone1885]

Wow that spuce burl is huge on your walk in crazy

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Pretty neat. It's a nice landmark on the trail for us.

[@MicrobyteAlan]

Nice video

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Alan!

[@debyfalkner8628]

Downed trees = more firewood. I’ve seen moss used on other videos and they say it works good. Looking forward to finding how much difference it makes for you.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Deby, hopefully we'll find out what difference it makes this weekend!

[@dana3603]

Hi 🙋‍♀️ i ❤ your videos 👍

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank very much dana! 🙋‍♀️⛺🙋‍♂️ We are really happy that you enjoy the videos.

[@bgurtek]

Lobster paste on an English muffin. Can't beat that with a stick!

[@bernadetteogushing8193]

Omg ..good thing you two wherent there when this happen ..What a terrible wind..loll

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi Bernadette, we're pretty happy we weren't there too!😄

[@andyteohockguan2235]

Nice

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you Andy!

[@riverrat1431]

Looks like a really large future fire wood supply if its not very far from your camp .

[@shewhotalkstothewindanne3377]

Do u not work on it during the summer? Wouldn't it help get along in the fixing/building for u both?

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi there, there are 3 main reasons. 1) It's an evergreen forest so we'd rather not build a fire in dry conditions (not a necessity but we do enjoy a nice campfire). 2) There are so man black flies and mosquitoes in the summer at that spot that it'd drive us nuts. 3) We do try to go camping every weekend and love canoeing/kayaking so we tend to go to new spots in the summer. Cheers Anne!

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

It won't be long tell that snow it's snowing here in southern Ontario. 👍👍🇨🇦😀

[@IamOutdoorsy]

😶...snowing here today...shelter is usable now but I'd like to get a few more things done before things freeze up.

[@irenel.m.3238]

Like you both, new subs, love your videos, blessings 💞💞🥰🥰💞💞🍁🍁

[@ireneburke1732]

Irene L.M. welcome to a fantastic channel. BTW I love your name. LOL.

[@irenel.m.3238]

@@ireneburke1732 ditto💞🤭 Yes love this channel

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Irene! We're glad you like the vids!

[@BeardsandBranches]

Is your tarp insulated? I will be doing the same thing to my shelter next weekend, I can't wait!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

No it isn't but snow buildup in winter usually insulates it pretty well. Good luck with your build, it's a lot of fun!

[@BeardsandBranches]

@@IamOutdoorsy Thanks, love your channel! Appreciate the response.

[@LasseLarsson_euro]

Lobsterpaste....I haven`t heard of that before, have to look for it in the shops. Have you thought about clay to make the moss stay in place? Thanks again you two for a nice video, snowtime in Sweden now .

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hey there Lasse, I haven't found much clay in the area but that would likely work great. With regards to the lobster paste, we were lucky to get some home made. Unfortunately I haven't yet found any store bought ones that was any good 😕.

[@kirknorthof5128]

Great vid you guys,in your vid at around 3 minutes and when you went for water on the tree there was some beautiful burros, can you show them, don,t be sorry about short vids l love them

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Kirk! I'll try to get some footage of them on the next trip. Cheers!

[@lindamiller2399]

Make a couple of wood wedges. It will work better

[@IamOutdoorsy]

good idea!

[@josephkerley363]

Well, you won’t lack for firewood this season. Getting about time for a test run overnighter.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi Joseph, overnighter coming soon!

[@francp3147]

3 observations: 1. I've noticed in all your builds, that your bed is only 1 log height off the ground. You'd be far more comfortable it it were higher, say, couch-height. Not only is this more ergonomic and further from the cold ground, but you can now put things under the front edge for quick access. 2. Also noticed that you have super shelter modes in older vids, but not this one. Why not do everything to be as comfy as you can, and have the clear plastic scrolled between two poles (top and bottom edges), to add/remove as needed? 3. For those cold winter nights you definitely want a Nordic Long Fire. Less cutting (calories, dehydration), better warmth that lasts longer and thus not getting up as much. Getting up every 2 hrs is very bad for getting REM sleep. This is where a long fire comes in. Either that, or take turns in getting up every 2 hrs, and thus each of you goes in 4 hr cycles - which is the fair and sensible thing to do. Cheers.

[@billpenning2256]

Should’ve brought out a couple cans of that spray foam stuff LOL

[@IamOutdoorsy]

😄

[@jimkoval8546]

Are you going to put the reflective foil back inside the shelter? And what about that side door?

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi Jim, we plan on putting some on the ceiling. We had some all around last year but we're going to see how the moss will work out before we add some to the walls. I hope to have a new door done soon!

[@KaylynnStrain]

Good thing those trees dropped where they did instead of on the shelter

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi Kaylynn. Every time they call for high winds I worry about the shelter. I feel it's going to happen at some point, but hopefully not any time soon.

[@xenosaga8469]

Hey guys. Love your work. Btw is lobster paste like vegimite? Just keep up the good work.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Xeno, while I know of vegimite, I'll be honest and say I don't know too much about it. I believe that it would be quite different.

[@robinette0323]

Im from Franklin Ohio . what exactly is in the Lobster Paste and where would I get it at. I 💘 lobster. Good video. 👍

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi 50 Nana, it is made primarily of lobster eggs, lobster tomale (it is found inside the main body of the lobster) and some lobster meat. We were lucky to get some homemade lobster paste. Sadly I have never found some in a store that was any good. ☹

[@robinette0323]

Thanks so much. I guess I'll just have to make some then. It sounds 😋

[@ireneburke1732]

Very nice job on those walls, especially Sandra's part (just kidding). That should keep out those pesky drafts when the snow flies. And of course you know I'm going to comment on the meal. I have never heard of lobster paste. It definitely didn't look too appetizing, but I would love to try it. I love lobster so perhaps I would like it. I was waiting for you to make pooteen (spelling?). When you said it was a local food. Never heard of that either until recently. Oh well, the muffins and paste looked like a hearty meal. Can't wait til an overnighter or two. Take care. P.s. Glad you brought the chainsaw. That was alot of blow down.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

"...especially Sandra's part" ...😢 (just kidding too) Lol, thanks Irene. Ah, "poutine". A meal that you would approve of: fries, cheese and gravy. 😄

[@kayoualorkyl]

I think it's time for you to get that oil or gas chain saw. That works better.

[@ShawnDietzer]

Wouldn't it be easier to take your backpacks off to work?

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Absolutely...when I started cutting the trees that fell, I didn't realize there were that many.

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi windowclean100👍👍👍👍

[@windowclean100]

IamOutdoorsy Hello hello

[@edwillett1358]

When those big trees blow over exposing that big hole, most of the time there's gold in there. I bet Ya didn't know that, did Ya? 73 Ed

[@IamOutdoorsy]

That'd be great😄!,

[@BeercanBushcraft]

I'm pretty sure that what you are doing is called 'chinking'. I've a feeling you're meant to do the inside too? Anyway, it will increase the heat dramatically. Always a feel good factor video :) All the best to you both x

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks a lot Ian! I really look forward to having the supershelter setup and test out the temperatures. It's going to be a great winter!

[@debbiebristow6501]

if you cut the top half off a blanket and sew it to the bottom . is the blanket still the same size. daylight savings has nothing to do with the amount of daylight we get this time of year!!!

[@제임스본드-t3c]

Very good shelter. But this shelter doesn't have a door. I want to watch you building a door.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you, I hope to get a door completed soon.

[@carolreiter6157]

Why don"t you make a little walking bridge across the running water then all you have to do is bend done by your water pipe.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

:)

[@paddlesupriver2875]

2:59. Hey, careful there... 🛶

[@graffixx8088]

dont ever put your knife on the ground--always put it back in its sheath... just sayin...