Snow BACKPACKING on a Wilderness MOUNTAIN!

[@victoriakatchis8013]

Living vicariously through your trips. I’m too wimpy to snow camp anymore. Your photography is amazing and I love your locations. You also have such fun gear. Keep camping!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Victoria! Tim and I should do a video!

[@HusbandnWifeDuo]

I loved the way you have demonstrated the use of word 'vicarious' in your post :-)

[@KayOz-u1v]

Absolutely breathtaking

[@Bremith103]

This channel is way underrated! Deserves more subs!

[@basecampchris]

I appreciate that! Thanks Joey...gonna Keep Hiking! 2021!

[@ilonapugmire6312]

Watching over and over again.....mesmerising 💛✨️💛✨️💛🍀🍀🍀🍀👌

[@bethsands7665]

A hard-earned "happy-place" indeed. Not many people would be camping out in the wilderness as you do. Awesome ! We live vicariously through you in these rugged adventures. I just wrote this w/out looking at other comments and noticed the comment from Victoria which I totally agree with. Fun and well documented adventures.

[@alvarosolano-jb1qq]

Chris your the best man we love your videos always carry a personal locator 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@amybrizendine1863]

You can sure tell he grew up in the north. That tough cold resistance! I would not be enjoying my meal out in the cold and snow. ❄️☃️

[@truthbetold916]

Thank you for going through all the troubles to film this for us!! Hand warmers work awesome to warm up your boots and gloves in the morning. Put them in your boots and use your gloves to trap the heat inside. By the time you convince yourself to get out of the sleeping bag they are warm enough to put on. lol

[@basecampchris]

Good idea- I'll try that...I hear putting them in your sleeping bag helps too! Thanks for your support!

[@truthbetold916]

@@basecampchris Nothing beats a insulated sleeping pad in the winter.. I use the Klymit Static V insulated year round. its like 1.6lbs and R rating of 4.4. But its not as wide or as thick as your pad. I also use the foam z pad year round because it is very light and is extra protection for the blow up mat. I also carry a 2 man tent. I think the extra room for gear and moving around is worth the extra weight. Klymit also sells a Quilted and non quilted sheet that will increase the R rating of your pad and weighs 7 or 8 oz and the best part it has a pocket to hold your pillow in place

[@tarrisb2946]

The wife and I really enjoy watching your channel. Infact the Mrs has hinted that she may be interested in investing in tent etc and having a go ourselves! If you knew my wife you would know how big a deal this is. Thankyou man

[@truthbetold916]

Nothing like the adventure of being where you've never been and doing things you have never done!

[@basecampchris]

That's awesome, glad you guys are inspired! Summers coming - camping can only get easier!

[@bryangeake5826]

I live in the UK; we lack the uncontrolled space to go guerrilla camping if I tried to one would be in a National Park with strict regulations or on someones agricultural land!! This aspect of the USA I do envy!!

[@basecampchris]

Yes - pretty open out there...Wonderful coastal country in the UK though. Heading out on a trip tomorrow! will post soon.

[@bryangeake5826]

@@basecampchris Yes that is true!! Have fun on your trip!

[@drunkmike6364]

Outstanding video and trip. Don’t ever apologize for what you bring. You did it in style. You are an inspiration

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Mike...I do like my cooking!

[@kamelot4324]

Love your channel Chris. You kind of remind me of Steve Martin, if he was a backpacker and camper. You're funny and you're very experienced. Much respect to you and your channel. Keep hiking brother!

[@basecampchris]

Hey kamelot, Thanks...I love Steve Martin! Unfortunately I don't play the banjo...plus it's too big to fit in my pack! ( well, we could make it work ) Thanks for your support!

[@kamelot4324]

@@basecampchris Lol, thanks for the response back. See, I told you you're funny. That was hilarious. You're very brave as well. This last video was pretty adventurous on your part. I enjoyed it, as well as all the others you've filmed. Keep em' comin.😊👍

[@idid138]

Haha, I can see it! You're a "wild & crazy guy", Chris!

[@MrMarkmill]

You're my favorite content creator right now. Mostly because you remind us to just live life in the midst of death...

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Mr Markmill, I appreciate the support!

[@truthbetold916]

Your not dead yet!! Get out and live!! You got this MrMarkmill!!

[@ilonapugmire6312]

Chris at his best awsome inspiring.... wish l could send u a photo🍀🍀🍀🍀✨️✨️

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Chris, thank you for sharing this great video. It was great to see the snow. I wish that it was 21° this afternoon. Today At 5:40 PM it was 100°, and the summer is just beginning. You did another great job of filming. Take care, be safe and always stay healthy. 🤗

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Ronald...yes summer can be hot...should be called simmer!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Beautiful overnight Chris. Eating gourmet out there. Have you thought about cooking over the fire? I know that would mean a new cook kit which of course can be pricey. I envy your little winter trips. Thanks for sharing.

[@basecampchris]

Hi Cat, Thank you! ...fire cooking can be fun...I'll do some homework on it...yes, still winter up here. Spring is coming! Enjoying your adventure videos!

[@jasonhughes6482]

That was cool, i always enjoy your adventures mate. And i agree its worth the extra wait sometimes for more comfort.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Jason, appreciate your support!

[@JanStewart590]

What a perfect little camp set up. I suspect that you had to carefully hold your boots slightly over the fire to help thaw. Have you ever camp up at the Kern River Chris. There's this campground called Limestone campground with spaces where you can pull into for your camp site - your camper would fit perfect in one. There below the camping area you can hike down very short distance to a sandy beach area (depending of water level of the river) and fish, also there is a naturally formed rock that looks like a giant alligator's head and a sand or gravel dune just behind it looking like the alligator's body. My family would go to that spot to camp most every summer when I was younger - instead of Limestone campground, we affectionally called the area "Alligator Rock". Back in the day people used to inner tube down the river and swim across it to the alligator's head to dive off of it or the cliff faces to the side. I've lost many a frisbee, stuffed animals and Barbie dolls down those rapids, I don't think they do a lot of diving and inner tubing now a days since so many lives have been lost in the Kern river. Merle Haggard wrote a song about it with lyrics I remember as "I'll never swim the Kern river, again.." Keep hiking and thanks for all these great videos and storytelling. Jan

[@rhinoadventuresplus6317]

Work out for Sure would make a Rhino Very Tired Be Safe Love this Video Right Adventure Rhino love his Coffee Yes

[@norcalbry]

Looks like fun I’ve always wanted to camp in the snow just need to acquire a four season tent.

[@truthbetold916]

A sturdy 3 season tent will work. A good insulated sleeping pad and 0 degree sleeping bag are the 2 key components. Klymit makes very high end affordable gear! and on Ebay you can find remanufactured Klymit gear sold by Klymit with a warranty for even less money!

[@basecampchris]

It was fun...weather worked out - no wind and some sun! Yes 4 season tent will get it done...3 will work near the end of the season.

[@ritahassing2533]

Keep on trucking...such beautiful country!! ❤ Amazing sites and sound. Loving it...Stay strong!!!

[@anthonycoleman1909]

Great video Chris. Can't wait for us to be allowed to hike and camp again here in Australia, especially as its just starting to snow in the High Country

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Anthony! Great High country in Australia!

[@oliviaapolo534]

Amazing Christ!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤

[@basecampchris]

Thank you!!

[@hamburgcitywalk841]

Amazing video! it's great. 👍🌹

[@basecampchris]

Thank you very much!

[@leftydiablo]

Wow!! You are hardcore. You have a wonderful personality and channel. It would be great to meet you someday.

[@basecampchris]

Hey Thanks Edward, appreciate the support. Yes you never know! Keep Hiking!

[@brettnipps7205]

Love yer channel Chris, I am happy to speak to you about weight reduction in the pack and how to keep your boots from freezing.

[@clydevanwinkle7382]

Like 👍 what your doing! I want to try snow camp. Good job!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍

[@longwinters4304]

Always look forward to your video’s Chris. Thanks for all that hard work/fun.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Larry! I like that “ Fun/ hard work”

[@bonnieornelas2628]

Enjoyed your trip missed not hearing a story 😊 my cabin gets cold like that inside but a fire a good book and cup of coffee is great!

[@markexpose175]

GREAT. CAMPING.

[@calvinmonroe2408]

I glad it was dead branches and not the living dead you had to cut up with the limb saw lol

[@StarrDaniel]

Amazing! Beautiful place!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you! I love it up there...will go again!

[@DrDennis]

Awesome 😎

[@thomasbriody3012]

Very nice video. Your knowledge and enthusiasm are infectious.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you very much!

[@jetmanwalking]

Really great video! Thanks for sharing such an awesome adventure.

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching blake!

[@wilber9735]

It must take hours for you to make a video. Set up the camera. Sneak around and come out of the woods as though it was your first time and talk to the camera. Love it. A lot of cut and paste I bet. lol Thanks for the video. I really enjoy watching them. Oh and Yes. I know I am late coming in on these. But am trying to catch up. Stay safe out there. I know you take precautions for predators, have you event encountered one? But I do and another question: “Have you ever seen something that you can’t explain? Like (I am almost embarrassed to ask) UFO’s?

[@andyg4082]

Very brave chris. We wont be going camping anytime swn Even our national parks are on lock down 😡 Great vid again. 👍

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Andy! Yes lots going on in our world now! Stay safe and heathy!

[@andyg4082]

@@basecampchris thanks chris👍 Yall keep safe over there.

[@josephanderson1989]

Nice video Chris. Keep up the good work.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Joseph! Will do!

[@kendog53]

Hello from Tehachapi. Great videos

[@basecampchris]

Hey Ken, Thank you!

[@SalmondOutdoors]

Great video Chris!

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it Devon!

[@micknellems7745]

Chris watch out for the big footy keep hiking

[@robalan57]

These are nice. Coghlan's Backpackers Salt and Pepper Shakers

[@basecampchris]

so compact...not a zip loc with s/p in it.

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

Very strong tent . Not meant for four seasons but it can handle it. Alp’s Mountaineering tents aren’t light but they’re tough.

[@basecampchris]

Yes it's a 3 season tent...it was fine...Also I packed the 2 man version...needed the space for a long winter night.

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

Base Camp Chris I have the four person Taurus. I cut a whole in the plastic window and inner mesh and made a stove jack. I put a welders blanket on the floor and use a titanium wood burning stove. It makes a great hot tent 😊❤️🇺🇸☃️❄️🛷⛺️🌄

[@maggsbufton1969]

Chris you’re either a sucker for punishment or you just love the great outdoors…or both. ❤️🇨🇦 PS… going to fire up the fire pit tomorrow and BBQ some steaks marinating overnight. Nothing tastes better than medium rare steaks cooked over an open fire. For crying out loud‼️HOW many tents and camping equipment do you have ⁉️

[@710denverterp4]

Love it

[@basecampchris]

Thank you.

[@PraveenKumar-cw6wl]

Hey Chris! Love all your videos and one need lot of guts to stay alone in the remote places :) I have a question tho - Doesn't smell of steak or meat you cook attract the animals nearby? Please consider providing lot of basic info like that in your next videos. Informations like - What you need to be aware of when you're alone, how to tackle animals if one shows up, how and where to dispose the cooking wastes and other edibles, how to find the perfect camping spot, what other details one need to check before choosing the camp spot - those kind of information will be helpful for beginners. Thanks again and keep rocking :)

[@basecampchris]

Yes...good thoughts to add to the videos...

[@PraveenKumar-cw6wl]

@@basecampchris Yes, exactly. Looking forward to hear those on your next videos :)

[@schmidaaron]

Hello nice video. What kind of coffee set is that? 22:54 Sorry my english is not very good.😊

[@basecampchris]

GSI Ultra Light Java Drip.

[@robalan57]

Nice! I have been thinking of winter backpacking. MSR has the Remote and Access but of course they are expensive. What do you get for the extra dollars? That ALPS looks good.

[@basecampchris]

That is the 2 person tent / 2 doors...I wanted the extra room because winter you spend more time in the tent. Thanks for watching!

[@christopherhall406]

Great video brother

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Christopher!

[@frank7261]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. May I ask what was the sleep bag used for the night with waking up to 21F and colder in the night? Was it a sleeping bag for -20F north face inferno?

[@basecampchris]

It is a Kelty Cosmic Down 20 bag works well... just added a Teton sports sleeping bag liner to give me an additional 10 degrees.

[@frank7261]

@@basecampchris thanks a lot Chris!

[@frank7261]

@@basecampchris safe travels! Have fun!

[@derekjeter2387]

Hey Chris i have a question for you. When walking in the snow with snow shoes, what advantages is it over just walking in hiking boots. I notice that your feet sink in the snow with snow shoes on and i don't know what the advantage is. Derek

[@basecampchris]

Your feet will sink in much more w/o snow shoes...if you are in deep snow. If there is a foot or less you don't really need them. Imagine 3 feet of snow and sinking up to your knees or more with every step.

[@derekjeter2387]

@@basecampchris thank you brother, I didn't realize that. I appreciate your reply. I sure wished i could have used them in the Army during winter training in Germany

[@thebadbackbackpacker]

Hiking but great video 👏😉

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! 😃

[@thebadbackbackpacker]

Sorry just in my mind backpacking is a lifestyle. Hiking is a day, weekend, weekly thing. No offence. I'm thinking of doing films like this but have no confidence in front of a camera. Any tips? I do drone stuff 👍

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Schnee ist so schön man kann so schöne Sachen im Schnee machen Leute bewerfen oder im Schnee stupsen und bewerfen und so

[@cprdnick81]

Have you experienced any moisture issues with your Atmos? Because of your reviews and positive comments about it, I've been looking at getting one, but watched a video review recently that stated it "wicks moisture too easily", meaning it sucks up moisture like a sponge.

[@basecampchris]

Hi Clinton, I havn't noticed anything as per extra moisture...I've been camping in extra wet circumstances so it's difficult to say if it's normal or not. I'll keep an eye out for that though....thanks! BCC

[@geralynbreault888]

🤣🤣🤣. This saw works good on the dead !!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@armedbandit]

Hey Chris, started on your Atmos 65L review and been following since! Do you usually carry a PLB (personal locating beacon) when you go solo? I live in Australia where everything tries to kill you and have been fine so far, but would love to do longer treks once I get geared up and there's not always mobile receptions. Cheers

[@basecampchris]

I carry the Spot X tracker with texting capabilities anywhere in the world...

[@kirstendl1724]

When sleeping on snow or cold underground u need at least isolation with a R-8 value.

[@basecampchris]

R8 will put you at -36℉ which is more than most people would ever need or pay for. An R4 or R5 would cover from 10 degrees to about -5 degrees, which would cover most normal winter camping. Anything less than -10 degrees camping is extreme conditions and requires appropriate gear to function and survive.

[@Hobbies13]

Noticed you didn’t have a beer here

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Spoiler alert you DO get a cutting board and it only takes up space in the bladder pouch and its red

[@basecampchris]

Yes...perfect spot for it.

[@calvinmonroe2408]

That boot WAS made for walking so now what do you think you will do? One of these days those boots will walk all over DEW… lol

[@highonimmi]

Did he say what his gear was?

[@frankzappa2451]

✌️👍

[@basecampchris]

Peace bro!

[@johnsutter6786]

What was that chair?

[@basecampchris]

REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair....1 pound

[@john392bee]

You got some big balls, that's forsure. Awesome videos Chris. 💪👍 Have you ever done the 2200 mile Appalachian trail?

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Tony! Never have done the AT...looks like a good adventure!

[@praktika1082]

Snowshoes review?

[@basecampchris]

This winter!

[@praktika1082]

@@basecampchris look forward to it.

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Das sind aber Schöne Stielen ne

[@magicmike6517]

Don't the Corona virus last in the freezing cold weather with ice and snow 🤔 ????

[@basecampchris]

Hi Magic Mike, The cold doesn't help...but, spring is coming and some warm days!

[@SamLee8084]

I would always worry about wild animals while camping.

[@basecampchris]

They are out there...usually mind there own stuff.

[@toursinisrael]

Try hammock camping no more sleeping on the ground!

[@basecampchris]

I like my tents... but would like to try hammock camping when the weather warms! "Keep Hiking!"

[@truthbetold916]

I bought a cheap hammock to try this summer. its just expensive to have to buy everything hammock, rainfly, under bag. hammock pad. especially after already owning everything for tent camping. And with my luck ide wake up with a back ace from not being use to sleeping curved.. What would you recommend for a hammock to people wanting to try Hammock camping Ari?

[@darcygrignon8149]

Again, no story