Bivvy bag camping in SUB ZERO TEMPERATURES.

[@englishwoodsman]

Thank you for watching not long now to we hit 80k youtube subscribers. THANK YOU EVERYONE 😊

[@lukelees1488]

Fab content. Surprised you didn't do a hot tent camp @englishwoodsman

[@thomasmacias5032]

Awesome Dan first 80 Gs then 100Gs for sure thank you 🙏 my friend 🙏🇺🇸💙🏕️

[@TheOpenboater]

Sorry Dan but you are completely wrong about the sleeping bag. You need the down to loft to its maximum before you use it. It is at its most insulating when it is lofted. Then when you get in the heat you have is retained next to your body and the air in the loft keeps it that way.

[@TheVocalMan]

Yes, you're correct about the lofting otherwise it's just a blanket! 👍

[@smokinrider]

Yep and down bags shouldn’t be stored compressed. Any bag needs a good wafting to loft up the filling to get beat thermal efficiency.

[@Bikepacking]

The bivy so tight couldn’t let the sleeping bag do it job better without that bivy

[@jamesellsworth9673]

@@BikepackingThere's a thought!

[@Desmond.TuTu.]

@@tezhop1168 but your body produces heat 🤔

[@kemperkey5750]

Hey Dan I've enjoyed watching your videos for a long time. My Husband goes camping with me in backyard. I live in a wooded area in North Alabama USA. We don't go on many vacations because we don't need to. Camping in rural area where l live is Great. Down side is We keep getting phone calls . People keep wanting to buy our land. Not a chance 4th generation on this land.

[@maz7031]

Much to my 2 sons amusement i always mix my words up,loving that wool jacket,does your misses not pinch it,i would lol and my tree goes up 12 days before and down 12 days after.

[@gbarhip]

been out in -35 staying in a shed, and you have to think about what to wear just to step outside, cannot take gloves off, and when its windy it stings so even face covered, that is when you appreciate good gear, went ice fishing on Caspian sea

[@christiantamminen8998]

I bought a Hot tent this Summer. I have wanted one for years and could never affiord it. I took the plunge. It must have been after a couple of drinks. But I have used it a couple of times.. The Rock Fortress, and a tent stove, and I love it.. I want to do a proper winter snow tent. The only problem is, I don't think my Vauxhall Corsa is up to actually getting to a site in the snow! 🤣 Next purchase... a four wheel drive! :) Great video Sir. Love your content.

[@eddiejefferies3659]

Dan, pull the flint towards you, and hold the striker still. It is a far more efficient way to use the fire stick.

[@rachelmalleycooke3907]

Hi Dan, I've been watching your videos for about a year now & absolutely love them. You're such a down to earth guy, so honest & warm natured. I can't believe you get critized & people are trying to sabotage your channel. Why are some people so bitter & jealous of other's success & achievements, we live in a sad world at times. Please keep making your videos & keep chatting away. There are times when I'm alone in the house & I put your videos on as it enables me to feel i'm out there, out doors with you, feeling the cold, smelling the fire & feeling alive 👍

[@YorkistRaven]

At that temp and no tent, I knew you'd need a fire. You found some nice deadfall branches. If there are cedars, the soft bark can be peeled off and is very flammable and fluffy; if you ball it up and rub it in your hands it becomes like a little nest. You peel it off the vertical trunk, or where branches are sheltered from rain, and it will be dry. I imagine juniper and also yew bark might work as well. Don't use much yew, just enough to start, as the smoke is a little toxic. A nest of this soft bark takes a spark really well. Of course birch bark is very flammable and best torn up tiny. Pines, fir and spruce as well as cedar make resin that drips out and if you gather that, it also is super flammable. You can take cotton balls, or cedar fluff balls, and dip them in a little melted resin, leaving some fluff free of it, and then let them cool down and they make great fire starters. They smell wonderful too. I love your aventures and vicariously camping with you :)

[@glennrose3750]

Dan, interesting video, but you put your life at risk by going into freezing conditions with kit that was not up to the task. Myself, having spent many a jolly to Norway, Canada, and Alaska at her majesty's pleasure, get a military bivi bag. They are designed to be larger to take on board soldiers wearing clothing and kit. Being squashed because of your layers is not going to trap air that warms up. Likewise, with a down sleeping bag, it needs to be lofted to puff out and trap pockets of air. Even in the Harderdaggervida we would use our skis and poles to hold up the sleeping system before getting into the bivi. Camp smart, stay toastie, and wake up in the morning. Keep up the videos, really enjoy.

[@alicegamble6145]

Great video Dan. I enjoy watching you even though I am not a camper. You are so down to earth.

[@rachelmalleycooke3907]

Hi Dan, do hope you get to go to Canada, it's an amazing & beautiful place. I was extremely lucky to go a few years ago & fell in love with the Country & people. I would give anything to go back. I do hope you get there, you'll love it🙂

[@thomasmacias5032]

Just woke up here in Northern California I see Dan is out camping 🏕️ fantastic I grab me a coffee ☕️ and watch the English Woodsmen thank you 🙏 my friend 💙🇺🇸🏕️

[@Manifestings]

Yes. The tree is up...No decorations yet. But it's very cute...

[@davidutting649]

Enjoy All of your videos! Educational and fun to watch. Thank-You

[@SCREAMINGL0RD]

Great video. I have directed a few of my mates who fancy trying camping for the first time to your channel. You have a genuine down to earth attitude and it's great how you feature things for every budget. Keep up the great work 👍

[@johnking5730]

Hi Dan agree with previous comment, you need to loft your bag asap this will be much warmer through the night although you may feel it is cold initially when you settle down for the night. Also try not to wear to much as heat from your body doesn't get into the bag loft and you just stay cold.

[@simonbaptiste344]

Without even trying and without asking you won the hearts of 1000s of followers

[@stevenrandolph5635]

Great video again Dan.you could boil some water and put the hot water in a water bottle and put it in your sleeping bag to keep you warm and you could use hand warmers too.

[@michaeljackson7964]

Hi Dan, great vid as always, just a tip when usind ferro rod, try slowly scraping to build a pile of shavings off it first then ignite them, works everytime, cheers

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Lighter, lighter, lighter every time. Surviving in a cold climate is all about making life as easy as possible and although its all "Grizzly Adams" to go out and start your fire with a ferro rod after loads of attempts, but a lighter, warmed up in your pocket will work so much better, I carry a BIC in every pocket, pack and cook kit, no shame in being safe. Secondly, in cold weather, we were always taught to keep our water bottle close to your body to keep it from freezing. Don't take my critique to seriously, you have the gonads to get out there while I sit at home in the warm, good job.

[@Wild-Camping]

Hi Dan Yet again you lived to tell the tale, I don't mind -5°C but a bivvy would not have been my first choice. If your bivvy bag is too tight on you you won't get any warm air trapped between you and the cold, a little tip that you may already know/do is heat up (not boil) some of your drinking water and put it back in the bottle just before bed then put the bottle in a sock or something similar and put it between your legs in your sleeping bag, makes a big difference on them colder nights. Another tip for lighting fires, and your missus will have loads of it, get the lint from the filter in the tumble dryer, I just put a handful in a small plastic ziplock bag which will be enough to get about 3 or 4 fires going, and it lights so easy, food wise maybe you should have had a couple of Bombay bad boys I know how much you like em 🥵, they would have warmed your cockles up a bit before bed. p.s I'm not a big fan of Christmas so NO TREE for me. Cheers mate, all the best, keep safe.

[@P33Bro]

Great video as always Dan and the audio is superb! A early congratulations on the nearly 80k 👏

[@MancFlowerDragon]

Hey Dan, you’re a far more adventurous person than me. Not a cat in hell chance of me even going outside in -5 let alone go camping. Rock On Dan. 🤪

[@englishwoodsman]

100% Hot tent camping next time

[@chrisegnoto]

He represents! I like cold camping, but the snow makes it better. I often camp in the biggest Pine Barrens in the world, and it gets really surreal at night!

[@alanslade2319]

Another great show DAN . Sorry to hear about your show been flagged up, some people a . Thanks again Alan from Luton ⛺️🍻💯🇬🇧👍

[@iwan-teamloz]

Best tip I heard from a Brit SF guy, before going to bed boil 1L of water, fill a Nalgene bottle, put that inside 2 clean thick socks and in your sleeping bag. Keeps you warm, and in the morning you have 1L of warm water to drink instead of a frozen bottle.

[@ritafoster8625]

Yes i have my tree up I enjoy watching your videos. I am a 72 woman and my tent camping days are behind me. I did a lot of camping pregnant with kids. Sometimes cold. I still camp but with a little upgrade. being in the woods is my happy place

[@leighreece1142]

Hi Dan I'm a 50 year old woman 😂 and enjoy watching your videos

[@elizabethsamways7624]

We loved camping but now have a campervan but I still have our tent as we use it when the grandchildren come as they have the van.

[@milehighclassics]

Use black thin disposable nitrate gloves as normal gloves suck the heat from your hands instantly

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

You’re definitely not talking too much in your videos, your audience likes to know whats going on and say you’re on a solo camp, talking to the camera is like you have company with you as well. Great video. ~ Boston, Ma. usa

[@chrisegnoto]

I often struggle with how to say or not say in my videos. People often like them either way, but sometimes, I get carried away - lol

[@acornultraantiques5330]

Brilliant stuff tonight’s viewing sorted have a great day :)

[@englishwoodsman]

Hope you enjoy

[@christiantamminen8998]

I once bivvied on my brothers summer house porch, and after the hammock collapsed, I slept really well, and when I woke up there was a hard frost. But I have spent many nights and frozen my shallots off! I camped at Horton in Ribblesdale in March one year and it was so cold my gas heater froze up. At 3am I decided to sleep in the car, and I took out my tent poles and the frozen tent didnt lose its shape 🤣 Its all about the experience.

[@Stuboy]

I camped there on a farm then next day did the 3 peaks

[@Berniewojewski]

First to like and comment again. Hey Dan. Hope your well buddy. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@englishwoodsman]

Thank you for your comment 🙏

[@summittaedae2323]

Borderline stalking 😂. Who’s be the best Canadian KZbinrs?

[@christiantamminen8998]

Love your jacket :)

[@lenniet]

Love your enthusiasm mate.

[@englishwoodsman]

Thank you I just try to be Dawn to earth

[@rtk3543]

That was good fun Dan, always enjoy you rambling on about nothing. Cheers mate.

[@rebeccacrockett1616]

I love watching your videos. I do some primitive camping, and I love it. You make it look so easy, but it is a lot of work. Thank you for that. I do feel like I am there. ❤

[@chrisegnoto]

I like primitive camping, also! It's hard to find the right places for it, but they are out there

[@johnfiler6448]

Well done Dan. Thank you for all of your adventures. Stay Safe.

[@timtaylor6837]

Another class video dan! Keep on smashing it and you’ll hit that target!!👍🏻

[@howarddavies782]

Your videos are my go to for relaxation and enjoyment. I also second the emotion of Rachel below, so keep making these videos Dan. Great stuff.

[@lindsayclark6453]

Thanks Dan 👍

[@stormo4925]

Enjoyed the video thank you so much for sharing

[@LoneWolfExplorer]

Yes my Christmas tree is up 👍

[@ChrisandBexAdventures]

also Dan we came over from your hotel hunter uk channel, now me and my husband have had a marathon watching all your camping videos, your epic proper funny yet so humble and down to earth,

[@NecroPupski]

Not long been subscribed but loving the videos. Thinking of having a go at wild camping myself

[@ianrichardson1031]

I'm just watching now, been putting Christmas tree and decorations with wife and kids up. Your videos are brill, I can't do these things anymore due to spinal surgery, so I just watch. It feels like I'm there in most Your videos, so keep them going. Cheers.

[@Manifestings]

Well done Dan. Well impressed.

[@MrScrumpy]

Great video mate, I was watching it whilst also watching the snow fall in the West of Scotland.

[@SlamSlungBC]

Hey Dan, been watching the channel for a while now, just wanted to let you know the videos you make are top to chill out to and you're certainly brave with the bivvy camps. I almost froze to death walking my dogs today and I thought about you and how you do it in winter!! Top tier content mate 👍

[@firstnamelastname-uq9hr]

Loved watching you tonight, i also love the cold weather, it always makes me feel energised and alive.Things can go wrong very quickly in the cold and the very thing i love and enjoy goes horribly bad, its either the wrong clothes, or bedding, and the accidents with streams,rivers ect.I expect you have to have good experience of camping in this sort of weather. looking forward to you hot tenting again and those amazing little stoves that are used.

[@karenstevenson3173]

Hi Dan,I love your videos.love you chatting away.you are a lovely man.take care.xxx

[@the.invisible.soul.project]

Hi Dan another great video. Always brings a laugh and smile and trust me I need it at the the moment.

[@buz3]

I've had a Mountain Equipment down bag since 1990 and it's still in use. Down bags, quite simply, trap body heat with great efficiency. Even if I left the tent for a pee, I'd still give it a quick loft up before getting back in. They won't stay warm long without a live body inside to generate heat. The best combination I have used are my down bag and a down filled Exped air mat. I've never been remotely cold with that combination.

[@MarkWalsh-c2v]

Love watching keep up the good work.

[@garybutterworth9105]

Brilliant video, as always Dan, that certainly looks cold out.

[@kerriemarie2831]

Good on ya Dan, I was shivering just watching that 😂 keep going I really enjoy your videos. 👍

[@notthemessiah9243]

Hammock is the best way to stay warm in these temps providing you have the right equipment. I was out last night and compared to tent and mat it’s far warmer and infinitely more comfortable. I used a rab down sleeping bag with an Antarctica re for both set ups and the hammock was by far warmer with a snugpak cocoon with a broken zip and a dd under quilt over the top. It’s hard to get out of it in the morning into the cold though

[@Qthewingedserpent]

Great video as ever Dan, just went outside and it’s too cold already!!

[@angelanicholls9647]

Brrrrrrr🥶❄️☃️🧊🧥hope you had thermals on Dan.😂😂😂😂😂 I would have froze. 🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@venturabushcraft5916]

That's the first time I seen you use an axe woodsman. 👍

[@rottieman347]

I can remember during the Beast from the East winter, driving through Llanfechain in Wales and the temperature guage was showing -19. I have actually slept out in Germany on Army execise in -29. I definitely wouldn't do it again through choice. lol. Great video as usual Dan

[@LeeBoulton-pm5nq]

Great video matey, I'm testing my winter gear out love the cold weather as long as Ive got the right gear to keep warm and dry

[@sicr7373]

Love watching this video while tucked up in my warm bed! Just had quite heavy snowfall here in Nottingham...BTW, our Christmas tree has been up for two weeks already, we love Christmas in our house...All the best.

[@pops6638]

Dan, I’ve not looked through the comments. So, excuse me if I’m repeating what others have already said and I bet they have. You’re not getting the full performance out of your sleeping bag. There’s no room for it to loft up, due to the restrictions of your Bivvy bag (I’m not saying don’t use a Bivvy bag), plus the amount of clothing (and thickness of them) you are wearing. It’s the heat from your body that will, loft up the down & feathers. In that bag, you may of got away with and benefitted from just a thermal base layer, hat, gloves and bothy slippers. Put your closed foam mat on the floor, then your other mat. Also, Always set up a poncho or tarp, when you’re Bivvy bag camping. You won’t regret it if you do. But you might, if you don’t!

[@maryannmitchell1734]

Dan the bag has to be able to loft before you use it instead of keeping it in a tight bag . It doesn’t make any difference if it’s cold because it’s the lofted feathers that keep you warm . ATB Gail from Worcester Massachusetts ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kwameopoku5479]

Yes mate dred👍🏽👊🏽

[@rangeroverl322]

Dan love the vids mucka . Have a look at them Australian swags. I fancy one of them . All the best mucka

[@modestadventurers]

Thanks for the upload Dan.

[@kevinb1900]

Please don’t “follow through” Dan! Haha, classic! 🤣👍🏻

[@mattyfrommacc1554]

Another great video, I went out last week when it was freezing temps, loved it, just me, a trangia, tent and a mountain bike on a hill in the peak district somewherem very therapetic

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

I can do a bit of cold but.. Come morning I would have to wait for spring to get me out of my bag... hahahaha Or at least a bit of sun.. Good show my friend... enjoyed it !!!

[@paulwhite9754]

great vlog Dan christmas tree is now up,

[@mal334455]

Brilliant video bud. ....can you recommend a good torch for us please....thanks Dan

[@pauleccles507]

Love listening to you while at work as can't always watch it all but can listen. You always make me giggle

[@andystreet5128]

Hi Dan. Another great video. Maybe take a tarp, debri stove , so at least you can cook on something if going primitive. And a bag of tinder to start a fire. Been over 30 years since I did bivi bag camping with a fire. Also. I'm on your oex owners page. But haven't posted my kit yet.so something I need to do. I have a lot from watching your chanel. Keep enjoying it. I will be getting out soon.

[@peterp4223]

Tree goes up on 15th December

[@oddmanout98]

Well done Dan. A very brave camp!

[@patrickholbrook5971]

Great video Dan looked a cold one 🥶

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

Nice one!

[@neildeshane6544]

Hey Dan, 6:40 p.m December 2nd Pontypool Ontario Canada , weather here is sketchy freezing drizzle, and 0 degrees celcius. Absolutely love your video's. Try carrying a small bottle of parafin to help start your fires.

[@jeanettedickson2789]

A great video

[@chrisriggett]

Hi Dan I went up Edale on Tuesday got down to -5 wind chill was -9 was a cold one brilliant video 👍

[@stevenclarke2592]

I was taught to loft sleeping bags as soon as possible to get air around the down. Also you need the light the resin first, use it like birch bark. Also when you are out if you find a pine tree forage so.e fat wood for fire lighting.

[@bevmcarthy9424]

Hi dan put al my christmas decs up beginning of november!! Sort of a tradition now 🎄🎁❤️

[@PhilH919]

Hope you get to Canada Dan. I have been there in their summer, but it is a country of wild changes in temperature. Think you will love it. Been to Australia, not the place for sub zero.

[@raynarnslr1966]

Great vlog Dan keep doing what you do. Stay warm, stay safe atvb 🥶🔥👍👍👍👍👍🦊

[@LiamShortsHD]

Yes finally! Been waiting ages for a new video ❤

[@michellewilliamson449]

My tree has been up since November 1st! It takes so long to put up and decorate them, that I want to enjoy them as long as possible!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That is nuts!

[@beani1608]

Job well done Bud

[@ChrisandBexAdventures]

Hi Dan, well done for camping out your brave we are from Leeds and this weather is beyond freezing for us 🤣🤣, great vid enjoyed watching

[@michellesivyour7808]

Always entertaining. We like watching your videos.

[@Bigblueone]

Love the way you are mate ....warts and all .....dont try and change owt .....#properchap 👍

[@keithscott1480]

Another great clip Dan come up to Scotland at the moment It's-15c in the Highland glens you don't have to go to Canada 😊

[@mikeclare5907]

Good evening there, Mike from County Durham, i have not watched over the past year or so. I am pleased your content came up......... Good to see you out and about in the copse you use. Best wishes Mike

[@miggimay6321]

Hi my friend . Happy new year to u and your family . May 2024 be very kind to u . Can I suggest solar lights all round ur camp just stick them in ground so wee can see all around xx

[@stevejones2477]

Good video

[@MrJayson204]

Dan, I would love to see you in my backyard here in Canada. It does get really cold during winters and it’s something every camper should experience! Makes you appreciate what the old frontiersman went through before they had all the fancy technology we have now!

[@Lisa-ju6vy]

Putting tree up on monday. Some ppl by me put there's up 2nd week of nov...

[@Radiohamlincsuk]

Great video Dan ,allways enjoy them ,been following a while now ,keep doing what you do mate ,allways the real deal . Al t best from ruskington lincs