Camping In Emergency Survival Tent

After the unpleasantness of the last camping trip, I decided to test out an emergency survival tent to see if it would be a good addition to my gear. I just set up in a normal campground (probably to the dismay of the respectable campers). Of course, a storm rolled in right on time, haha, but it told me what I needed to know about camping in these emergency tents.
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[@stephenday3901]

I get a smile on my face where I hear him talking about his wife in videos. She must have been an amazing woman. I hope you’re doing ok Steve

[@lostinthewoods8032]

Last year a wildfire consumed half my town and pushed within feet of my property. I was evacuated in an unprepared panic and had to sleep rough for close to a week but somehow even with the trauma of it all knowing I was hunkering down like Steve made me smile. I have spent the post fire time learning about preparedness and have been inspired to enjoy camping and hiking in non emergency settings for the first time in years. Thank you Steve for your positivity and humanity, it truly makes a difference in this world.

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Hope you brought number two along

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

I got burned out last year as well. I lived on the freeways for three days, going round and round, looking for places to stay before I could get away from the chaos, but seems you had an even rougher time. I think Steve gives us great ideas for survival. Very glad you are safe now.

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@@soniadowney7427 yuck....oh.. You mean step two. Yah!

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Oh... yup, that positive attitude rang LOUD in my "not as grateful as I should be" ears. Help me do better Lord! Thanks for your comment.

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@@soniadowney7427 .. lol, you mean STEP two. Lol

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Steve started that fire like a new Pope had been selected.

[@jeffstrong8280]

Not much you can do about the smoke when you use wet wood. Steve would have to baton the wet wood away from center of the dry wood to attempt to eliminate the smoke altogether. Not everyone carries around with them a blow torch to start their camp fires. Just an observation. Mylar no good. Very flammable. Not ment to be used around open flame. Love you vids man.

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So true

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I agree....they're funny vids. He does an awesome job at making it look spontaneous and real. The "mistakes", "blunders" and so called "unplanned weather and events".....that is tough to dish out and make it somewhat convincing. Steve is a pro at this. He's so talented.

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Steve's fire smoke blots out the entire sky. Steve: "That's a little obvious."

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Pahahahaha I said the same thing to myself at first.

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.. then he will camp in the shade

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What the hell was the secret ingredient?! 😂

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“Getting hail in my mushrooms”. Doesn’t even sound crazy on this channel. Classic Steve. 🤣

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Very true....we enjoy it all.

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That made me laugh inside my brain

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RANGER: "Sir, It is hailing and raining out here, what are you doing???"" STEVE: "Just Making Crepes."

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Just hunkering down.

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[@KyleRaser454]

I’m getting hail in my mushrooms 😂

[@jameskingston]

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[@durmonkee]

me as well.....I'd be happy just sitting back and having a few step 2's with him lol

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The mad man himself! Glad to see you uploading again dude.

[@JMVideos7676]

Maybe when he uses the converted school bus, but this type of camping is a bit rough.

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And get a cool nickname :)

[@elizabethnorris2210]

Me too. Could learn a lot from Steve

[@codyking3949]

I just wanted to say that Steve, you my friend, are amazing and a outgoing person. I really see you care about your subscribers and this channel by all the effort you put in these videos. Thank you for being you. And I will tell everyone about this amazing channel so it can be one step closer to you getting 1MIL subscribers. You deserve it my friend. Cheers 🍻

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[@cindyyoung7225]

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[@grahmgessner8249]

Love the contrast of camping in emergency survival tent, but “let’s make some savory crepes”. Such a hoot!

[@Watercooledguy]

I told the Mrs. "Steve is getting hailed on again." She said, "Well, hopefully he's not sleeping in a garbage bag or anything like that today."

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@@campingwithsteve wish I could still do this kind of stuff! Please keep the videos coming!

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[@paulgiggs99]

The shot at 7:53 is legendary: a man wearing a blue plastic bag cooking mushrooms on an open fire in a storm

[@Alex-fs7cf]

The reckless abandon that Steve cracks that first egg with is phenomenal. Then he proceeds to cook crepes in a hail storm. This is the stuff of legends.

[@steves3760]

His tarp woke up my neighbors.

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Lol luv it

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That’s hilarious

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@@junkmail4613 Precious memories indeed ❤️ Seeing a 5 year old Hunker Down with an apple juice Step 2 is absolutely adorable. Glad to share the smiles!

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I'm really grateful for the fact that you are teaching your audience how to survive a tricky situation in life like homelessness. This makes your channel a really valuable asset.

[@RivenGreivances]

“I’m getting hail in my mushrooms.” The single most gangster camping statement ever.

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I don’t know if I’d call it gagster

[@GiArK]

The hail bouncing out the pan 8:10 ...done

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There’s a bear and the cars locked can’t find keys

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Most people are all Gangster until the hail falls in the food.

[@albertaadventures7750]

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Glad you like them!

[@Starscreamlive]

National Weather Service Alert: severe thunderstorms with golfball sized hail Steve: let's go camping in an aluminum napkin and cook up some crepes! I love this channel!

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Well, when you put it that way 😂😂😂😂

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[@disgruntledgrunt241]

Spending the night in a pop tart wrapper, props to you good sir! Another great camping adventure!

[@tammieflemal7871]

Thunder rolling, lightning flashes. “Well that went over quickly”and Steve keeps on cooking.

[@rixxey2048]

"clearly nothing left to worry about" xD

[@memorysometimers3067]

Haha Followed by hail and lightning !!! Good time for a step-2

[@Bessy21]

Dude this guy cracks me the hell up. He’s sooo funny with his dry humor

[@tammieflemal7871]

@@Bessy21 exactly!!

[@alarakghost1171]

Ive seen crepes fail horribly in professional settings, and yet you seem to have nailed it on a camp fire and a sketchy Frypan. Nice job, looks awesome. Love the vids btw. :)

[@VincentGroenewold]

Just when you think “man I could use some Steve today”, there he is. And no worries for the day of uploading my man, it’s always a nice surprise.

[@loralou-djflowerdove]

My thoughts, exactly!! I think I've watched all of the older videos at least 3 times, trying to get my "hunker down" fix!! Life is so stressful, right now, and Steve is just a straight-up hero, camping for us, to live vicariously, through these soothing, relaxing, good-natured & hilarious videos. Love, to Steve, Beautiful Wife, & Crazy Neighbor, & all fans & friends, from Ashland, Kentucky, USA!! Cheers!!

[@AccidentalHiker1]

Yez it's true.

[@SirDrinksAlot69]

"Don't care. Camping With Steve posted a video. I'm watching this first" Is what just happened here.

[@RoyceKitts]

So true.

[@whaleoilbeefhookedmain7672]

@@loralou-djflowerdove that's a beautiful comment you made.

[@daveh7720]

We called those tube tents when I was a Boy Scout. They're light and help keep the rain off, but they're not great in wind because they're open on both ends. We found the best way to hang one was to put the windward end up against a rock, big tree, or other windbreak. Also, you can make loops in your ridge line to tie around a pebble poked into a dimple in the plastic to keep the ends from sliding down toward the middle of the tent. (Like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfUgapjf5eGZpI ) You can also do that if you need to tie out the sides to keep the bottom flat. That way you don't have to poke a hole in the plastic.

[@neilberry1552]

Randomly found these videos here in Ireland 2 weeks ago hooked What a genuine down to earth funny guy

[@joyceb5864]

Keep the survival blanket in your pack: use for ground cover or as a blanket inside your sleeping bag for extra warmth. It might come in handy in winter camping.

[@flamerollerx01]

Yeah I was thinking something similar. It could be used in a real tent with your sleeping bag. You could sew one end shut and then put your sleeping bag inside of it, then get in. It would serve as a thermal barrier, keeping cold out and heat in and because you'd be in a regular tent (even if a small one), you wouldn't have to worry about moisture so much.

[@Paddydukes89]

I mean that's it's basic purpose. As a backup it fantastically suits its purpose. If you're exposed and have no windbreak or cover you're fucked. It's an emergency for a reason haha

[@wezzard]

For survival yes, but while cycling/stealth camping the west coast in California, i lost my sleeping bag and used one of those for warmth in the cold "winter" nights. I would wake up all damp in the morning..

[@visnuexe]

D'Souza I Keep 3to 5 emergency blankets in my car, but with some duct tape I now have 2 tens and a blanket for 8n my sleeping bag! Great suggestion!

[@andrewfidel2220]

@@visnuexe I too keep 4 emergency blankets in my vehicles. I've also given them as gifts to family. My use case was sliding off the road in a blizzard or getting stuck on a closed highway. For that use case the car is the moisture and wind break so just need a way to conserve body heat.

[@tomlevi2106]

Spending 20 minutes camping with Steve after a back breaking 10 hour shift is a good way to start my evening. Keep em coming Steve.

[@jerefrmbp6556]

Bro that’s literally me right now

[@Sosspurple2318]

@@jerefrmbp6556 same

[@marjanne7939]

That menu is insane!! Crepes while camping!!! I love it

[@keithhuntscoins1375]

Steve, I don't think I can express to you how much I needed your videos over the past year plus. I found you cause of the pandemic and you've honestly helped me get through. Thanks for all the effort you put into this and I wish you continued success.

[@stinkbomer]

Drinkin classy liquor next to a mylar bag 😂 never change Steve!

[@wjlintz]

Suggestion: I'm thinking a tarp over one of those picnic tables would make a cool shelter ... complete with shelves. No cordage required, just tuck it under the base of the table.

[@tjfm59]

i think corperal's corner did a tarp over the picnic table one yrs ago. it is actual a very good shelter with a large enough tarp to give 4 side walls pegged into the ground.

[@michahelhamilton-vf7sd]

Yep...I've also slept on top of one a few times; however, It's usually a good idea to get up early and remove the bedding immediately as then You have a nice place to sit down, and because people kind of freak out if You're still laying on top of it, as though it was unsanitary or something...ha!! It can be a bit of a drag getting up too early because they are usually nice/flat, and comfortable for a back-sleep. Far less bugs, etc. to worry about...just not overly modest. 😊

[@benmoen]

Steve recently inspired me to do a small camp.... In my own back yard. Left the phone in the house and cooked with a stick burning camp stove, it rained in the night but I stuck it out like Steve would. It was a great time and I intend to do it again soon. Perhaps this weekend.

[@krissmith1177]

Did you take a dump in your backyard?

[@benmoen]

@@krissmith1177 I shat before the excursion began I did urinate outside though

[@globsonestreams1969]

Everyone starts from somewhere :) i suggest you to try it in a forest nearby. For the Start you dont even have to sleep through the night

[@chasenthehype]

Honestly I may just do that myself soon lol. Something about sleeping in a tent, during the colder weather is just incredible - be it hundreds of miles from home or in one’s backyard

[@howieb2001]

A genuine original and one of the most entertaining and likeable people on KZbin.

[@jordanrelkey]

Damn, Step 2 hooks me every time. Your format is absolute FiRe.

[@griffontoner4034]

Id recommend a "siltarp". They're unfortunately a little pricey, MEC has a good one in several sizes. Although pricey, they fold down easily to almost nothing, very light, and Ive had mine about 12 years. Used all throughout the year and its still completely water tight, and just as effective as the day I bought it. Love your show Steve!!

[@michellehansen1563]

Really you need a good emergency Tarp!

[@barrybogart5436]

I've used a siltarp for years. They are tougher than they look. But last time I looked , MEC doesn;t sell them now. They have a substitute but I find an $10 Cdn 8x10 camo tarp from Cabelas to be light enough and tougher.

[@johndoe-lr9if]

Yes! I have a RAB Siltarp... weighs in at one pound very compact in it's stuffsack and you can make a tent out of it

[@griffontoner4034]

@@barrybogart5436 Well, right you are! im shocked I didn't see them online anymore! and honestly disappointed, its such a great product and yes, very tough. BUT, ill thank you for your suggestion. I just purchased the camo tarp from Cabela's online after reading your comment, and can't wait to give it a spin! Thanks again Barry!

[@rong1924]

“Looking for something between this and a tarp” What you are looking for is a poncho. Serves as rain gear, ground tarp, or a variety of tent shelters. Super versatile.

[@BakerBaker1-9]

Got to use my "arcturus" poncho , ground cover , tarp recently , it was great 👍 ... For an inexpensive piece if gear ..... We did a 4 day camp ,hike , kayak fishing trip . Made it an eight min YT vid ......

[@cathicarhart2759]

Steve, when I was in Girl Scouts we used a Tube Tent orange was the only color (they have similar ones in green now). Now setting them up we kept the entrance low 12-18” and the other end was rolled up and rocks placed on it. A poncho was usually draped over needed clothespins to hold in place. We biked the whole C&O Canal😊 and it rained most of the time but we have great memories.

[@lisaa4308]

My favorite savory crepe would be turkey, spinach, feta, and craisens! So yummy! The best sweet ones are cream cheese, fresh strawberries and blueberries with a drizzle of warm Nutella! I love these videos! I've gotten so many cooking ideas from them that aren't traditional camping foods and I love it! Keep up the great work!

[@voneschenbachmusic]

When I was in the Army I used my camo poncho and a poncho liner as a tent/sleeping bag many nights in fall/winter Germany. The poncho material is very thin and the liner can be compressed to a small volume as well. You can get imitation civilian camo/hunting versions for $20 and liners for about $40.

[@sissy-_-fnyc]

YES!

[@JDubsPub]

As a full time RV'er in a cozy and large 5th Wheel, I can only imagine looking out my window and seeing someone with a tinfoil tent and cooking in hail. That would absolutely make my day!

[@lolcatz88]

I hope you would offer them some refuge and not just laugh at their misfortune

[@chasecampbell1084]

​@@lolcatz88you must be fun

[@lolcatz88]

@@chasecampbell1084 I’m fun, but I’m also an empath, so I don’t laugh at people when they are suffering…

[@mr.evideospt.2262]

Honestly there are more sadistic weirdos here than last time I was around.

[@rwspal]

I never thought I'd hear, "I'm getting hail in my mushrooms." With all the cooking I've done, I've never had that situation. As always, loved the video. Also, "emergency hotdogs." LOL

[@wesleybrown569]

What’s so great about camping with Steve for me is seeing the environment of the places he camps, the vegetation looks so different from where I live!

[@gerretoutdoors3710]

A lot of it is similar to what we have near the great lakes here. But I definitely want to go up there and try some of these spots

[@THETalesFromTheAbyss]

I slept in something similar on a camping trip to my friends island. Same concept quick and easy A-Frame tent except mine wasn't mylar. You can close the entrances by folding it shut and placing rocks, or log across it which is what I did, and I had no problem with water getting inside. Mylar is a blessing, and a curse. Blessing because it does keep you warm a curse because its noisy as hell.

[@dawktrix20]

“I’m getting hail in my mushrooms” - Now your camping with Steve.

[@michaellatham9737]

Hell yes! Im a chef Steve. Try raisin, apple, cinnamon crepe for breakfast. Easy and tasty

[@benl6777]

😂😂😂

[@eventsmorewithchrisg]

@@michaellatham9737 I like grape jelly crepes myself or, allfruit

[@aceisking]

In the old days it was "now your swearing with steve"

[@JMR6813]

Steve is just one of the most wholesome, nicest guys on KZbin. Coming to this channel is always a nice escape!

[@campingwithsteve]

Thanks so much John!!

[@MarkHolmberg]

He's like the Mr. Rogers of Camping.

[@JMR6813]

@@MarkHolmberg He is, it's relaxing to just kick back and watch a Steve video.

[@JustD1zz]

Steve kills me sometimes lol. In some cases he reminds me of the "This is fine." Meme of that dog lol. Watching him in this tiny, sheer shelter, cooking in the middle of a hailstorm, soaked to some degree and eventually just going to bed lol. Thanks for the videos man! We're all with you in spirit!

[@Radtradcath]

Bought one of these this summer. Set up up at 1am after a lot of beer and some weed. Didn't read the instructions and built it with two lawn chairs facing the fire. It makes a nice refection of the heat and I slept completely warm.

[@dianelipson5420]

The combination of the Mylar tent and the brandy snifter just made my entire year. Well done, BRAVO!

[@lindatisue733]

Yep, that is truly glamping , going to have to pack a brandy snifter next time I go.

[@logann7942]

Like sleeping in an empty chip bag lol. “This could really save your bacon.” In that you can use it to wrap up leftover bacon. Bc it’s tin foil. 🥓 Steve you are the best.

[@suebrown3465]

That tent had a “Jiffy Pop” vibe. You kept up your optimistic good nature throughout the video.. even in the middle of a hail thunderstorm holding a metal frying pan! Take care 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@cindyyoung7225]

Lol

[@eventsmorewithchrisg]

@Sue Brown Did you see the one with TEFLEK material as a build? I think Steve did it & if not him, Shawn from Corporals Corner

[@williamrhea3535]

For the life of me I can't understand why someone would vote this adventure down. It was a great show of how to survive. The curmudgeons of the world just don't get it. Had fun watching you sleep in a tinfoil tent. Keep driving on there Steve.

[@AstroNerdBoy]

In my experience, there are just trolls who go around voting down videos that get recommended to them. They get their jollies from doing that.

[@amyrodgers9887]

Some people just have to be negative

[@terrywhite9017]

Spending mine New Year morning 2023 with Steve. A good start to the year. Love you and love to all. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023

[@Banagal]

I've actually used an emergency survival tent before though not in rainy-hail weather. We used a 1-2 person tube tent i bought at WalMart for a survival mssion in the desert-like conditions. It even rained and we did well. One negative was the tent seemed to move, or roll, like a tube in the sand. LOL, we woke up several feet from where we originally set it up. I usually carry a flat tarp, cord, and a few stakes, so I can design whatever I need. I even slept in one with my Bloodhound one night in the mountains. There were rattle snakes all over so the opening made me uncomfortable. My hound thought it was great fun! I was on a search team looking for a missing person that was found.

[@proehm]

Same company also makes both an emergency bivy and a tarp with a mylar liner. In any case, a blister pack of "binder" clips would be a useful edition.

[@tumortime549]

I love Steve’s videos because they make me feel like I’m an outdoorsy type, camping with a friendly Canadian, even though I’m a remote working swe from Georgia and desperately need more sun.

[@TheScotro]

The accuracy of those firewood tosses. Incredible.

[@ven800]

This!

[@TheWestlandgirl]

I noticed that. Professional!

[@randomhato]

I'd suggest a poncho as they are infinitely more useful. Keep you dry, use as a shelter and a tarp. Plus in true survival situations, you can configure them to also collect rain water. Those mylar style blankets are great at keeping a person from cooling too quickly (shock, runners, wet etc) but are way too flimsy to be used as a shelter in anything but light wind and rain. In a real emergency, better than nothing, but way better options out there.

[@drummindreams]

I appreciate your unmeasured ingredient/servings with your meals, the ol' eye ball does a great job.

[@russellrollain5295]

One of my sons and daughter in law stopped by the house this evening with their new born baby. So I'm talking with my son and I was telling him about your videos, and I was just getting ready to say how much I liked you and your videos, and he blurts out "Oh yeah, that guy that does the camping. I said yeah, Steve Wallis. He said he likes your videos too. I was so surprised to hear that he watches your videos too! So both him and I re-watched this video. How great is that?!

[@LouBoogaloo]

What's your channel

[@Lockedy]

ok

[@k.93.39]

Wtf. Your a right werido..

[@k.93.39]

Such a strange comment..

[@georgegeeseman6652]

No matter what kind of day I'm having, Steve always makes me smile.dont change a thing.

[@raymondduck6492]

In the autumn of one of the driest years on record, Steve manages to catch 2 decent storms in a row. Must be his magnetic hunker down persona.

[@roadweary5252]

This was far from a lame video, Steve. You’re a legend my friend!

[@beckyellithorpe1555]

Definitely

[@hdbinnc8583]

It’s amazing how many of us are living our lives vicariously through you. Thank you so much for making these adventures possible. The crepe looked great and I’ll be cooking it in the morning. Well done video!

[@richardfrostell9395]

I didn't get to go camping as much as I've wanted to over the last year and a half. I've lived my life through Steve during that time.

[@trailhops]

Literally booked a camping site in Maryland for this weekend while watching this video - thanks for reminding us all to get outside from time to time, Steve! Also: that glass and step 2 - beyond decadent. Love it.

[@JMVideos7676]

One thing that Steve has never been shy about and that's getting the campfire going in the shortest time possible.

[@simonrees9441]

Thursday, Friday, whenever.... when you upload it's Steveday, and we love you for it Steve. Keep on campin'

[@swedishpimp1]

I loooove your videos Steve. I enjoy a step two while watching your adventures every night before I hit the hay.

[@ryno1995]

Spend $2 on a thrift store frying pan and $10 on prosciutto. Haha. That crepe looked delicious! Great vid Steve!

[@vangazmicvoyage5077]

You could connect two of those tents together with a little overlap and make a long survival tunnel, that might help keep the weather out. Nice job with the crepe!

[@BrianOrEric]

Also survival tunnel sounds sweet

[@whitenative4907]

Enjoy watching you camp in the rain... lol.. no panic you just make the best out of it..

[@tumblebugspace]

I like going “camping with Steve.” He does the dirty work so we don’t have to! All of the fun without the mess. Cheers!

[@Mrjazzzery]

So cool how calm you remain all the time!!!! Makes for such a relaxing channel I watch your videos over and over for fun it brings my anxiety down for some reason

[@daveh7720]

To be fair, his car was right there so it's not like he was in any danger of freezing/drowning/starving.

[@Mrjazzzery]

I mean just sleeping on a wet blanket I mean jeeze haha I would be whining about it all night this guys a man’s man

[@jasonc7503]

The length this guy goes for our entertainment is amazing. We all appreciate ya.

[@ravenscroftholly1296]

Hey Steve just FYI they make a survival tarp in green, orange, its silver mylar on the inside. The tarps are much less noisy and it also has grommets so you can secure the one side down. Keep on camping and ill keep on watching. Have a great day.

[@weirdmusicmixmaster]

This ^ pathfinder school has one, grabber makes one and a few others.

[@VagabondAlbertan]

I'd recommend a US army bivy. They're made with goretex, so they're waterproof and they don't take up alot of space!

[@debnn4854]

good plan

[@jaj040]

You like saying goretex don't you?

[@Smygar]

Don't know if you still read comments on a video this old. But regarding pancakes/crepes, I would really recommend trying scandinavian style pancakes for a camping meal it's both salty and sweet. It's basically the same as the recipe in this video only with a little sugar in the batter as well as the salt, then roll them up with blueberry jam and bacon inside them. The sweet flavor of the pancake and the blueberry jam together with the saltiness of bacon tastes amazing.

[@Verlisify]

Late video into regular scheduled programming caught me off guard. Great Video

[@campingwithsteve]

Thanks!!!

[@davestelling]

@@campingwithsteve Dang it, Steve - you DID it, beautiful crepe! Looks delicious...

[@minnesotagal507]

Aaaah a break from the insanity, thanks Steve

[@tweezerjam]

That was the most accurate log tossing I’ve ever seen. 😂

[@jbcardin]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@beerhammer1881]

I have to disagree Steve, you've never made a "lame video" your content is top notch, love your adventures!

[@Chris-rp2hx]

I didn't find this video lame at all. In fact, I really enjoyed it. I enjoy all of your content, whatever it is. I got a chuckle thinking of what the other campers must have thought of your emergency tent. Looking forward to the stealth next week and the upcoming river trip in your new boat.

[@markfletcher8084]

The two videos with the survival tent and sleeping bags are very useful. I carry both in my emergency backpack so I may reconsider.

[@nrob450]

Steve has such an even keel nonchalant voice. Most of us would have been pulling our hair out if we had brought our camping gear, set up our tent and started on the meal, then it rained. But not Steve. He just pulls on a garbage bag or whatever he has handy and keeps right on with the itinerary in his happy go lucky voice, no matter what the circumstances. I've seen him do it in bear country, with all sorts of challenges with his house, having film stolen, on down the line. He takes all of the fear out of what would upset most of us, making it seem like just another day in the park. 😎 Examples: "Better move, I'm getting hail in my mushrooms." "Obviously, there's going to be water in the structure... Let's get to bed and deal with these problems in the morning." 😄

[@keithwoodcrest]

I just left a comment saying something similar. Watching Steve the last year or so and following his lead has helped me learn to just take a breath every now and then and ask myself is this worth blowing up and ruing a day over

[@lymb3914]

I started watching these videos because I really like watching camp cooking and I keep watching because you (Steve) are such a pleasant person with an obvious passion for what you do, it's both relaxing and inspiring to keep up with your adventures. While I don't have the kind of income to contribute to the beer fund, at the moment, I hope a like and a comment will do for now. Stay safe out there, Steve! :)

[@jonathangauthier3549]

Hey Steve! I'm still marathoning your camping playlist (and holy hell are there a lot!) I'm loving the dedication you're showing to the whole "stealth camping" bit, keep up the great work. I have a few suggestions for this reflective survival tent thing that you could maybe use in upcoming videos (assuming you haven't done them, and I just haven't gotten around to those videos). #1) These reflective materials work best at close proximity, so as to reflect your body heat back at you. So the lower and closer to your body, and the least amount of drafts possible will make for a warmer sleep. #2) Insulating and protecting the outside with a framework of debris and leaf litter would help to reduce the chances of tearing, should a twig fall on it in the night, and would help in concealing it. Many mountaineers and hikers use these as an inside lining for their tarp shelters and hammocks too. Used properly, this thing will keep you as warm as a fresh burrito. #3) Even it's called a "tent", it works just as nicely as a sleeping bag liner between 2 really thin sleeping bags. It's a great way to lighten (and lower the cost of...) your pack when stealth camping in the winter, since you could buy the cheaper summer supplies and use them year-round. #4) having your rucksack at one end, and a clothespin to keep the other closed off, will greatly reduce a through draft. #5) I also like butting one end up to the trunk of a low-branched conifer tree (like a pine), and use my rucksack as a door when I'm lucky enough to stumble across that perfect tree. I hope these give you some ideas for future videos. My heart goes out to you in these trying times. Give my love to crazy neighbor too. His smiling face and chipper demeanor always brightens up my day.

[@davewhomri]

If “precise fire wood tossing” were an Olympic sport, you my friend would surely win a gold medal!

[@johndoe-lr9if]

I noticed that too... perfect tosses, this guys had practice

[@Sailor376also]

Steve,, I do not know your particulars,, but you should try sleeping ;cowboy'. It works incredibly well. Works best with a canvas ground sheet,, but a waterproof something will work. Tarp should be about 10X12. Can be smaller but I am 6'4" I like the larger tarp. Pick your spot perfectly,, sheltered,, a slight rise, never a low spot, Lay the tarp out. Lay a wool blanket doubled , short, normal military wool blanket, corner to corner. Lay your second wool blanket atop yourself. Then pull the foot corner up and over yourself,,, corner will pull up to about your knees or thighs. Take the outside lower corner and wrap it over yourself,, and the the upper outside corner and pull it across the other way. The corner above your head, you can pull over your head if raining,, or just leave it flat and look at the stars. I have slept warm as toast down to just above 0 F Completely comfy down to 20F and one blanket on concrete,, and down to 40 F with just the tarp and laying in pressed down brush and weeds. When canoe camping,,, mostly what I do,, the biggest benefit is in the AM,, no tent,, no gear to pack up. Just roll up the tarp and blankets (Ya know the bedroll on the horse behind the saddle?) in my case tuck it in a dry bag and into the canoe. I can be on the river in minutes, and before the sun rises. And,,,, it is so nice to sleep looking at the stars.

[@nyarlathotep616]

Done that a few times. Once in Yellowstone in hindsight probably not the best idea there. Fine other places with less wildlife.

[@erm4292]

Creek Stuart calls that blanket set up a camping burrito

[@erm4292]

oops sorry screen junped meant to reply to sailor above

[@wyrdo1501]

so basically wrap yourself up into a nice cozy human burrito and pray the nearby bears dont like mexican food?

[@Sailor376also]

@@wyrdo1501 Done it many times. I still use a tent more often than sleeping out. And I use a tent for exactly the reason you suggest. It is only some 4 oz nylon, a critter could tear through in one second. But I have had a bear once come and sniff my face,, and a coyote another time. I do this often. This year already three approximately 100 mile wilderness canoe/camp travels,, and may be a 4th if I can get the current job done quickly enough. If a clear night,, and on an island or no place to set a tent because of weeds or brush,, sleeping cowboy works perfectly.

[@russellwaide6291]

I use a rainfly from a small tent. Works great, no folding, just stuffing back in bag. Takes little room. Very water resistant. THIS is between a tarp and a mylar survival shelter. Good Luck..🥃

[@BurntShake-j2x]

Nothing better than cracking a step 2 with Steve. Best part of my day lol.

[@firstpersonguy7330]

"Just add a few mushrooms", then dumps whole basket into frying pan! Made me laugh, then the next scene... Didnt you just say it had blowen over? Thanks for making me smile again Steve!

[@frantsel5711]

Steve you are a Crepe master! Respect! Not an easy thing to master.. looked really really good! Love how careful you handle your tools!

[@sactasticvoyage4449]

Seeing that emergency shelter in use gives me greater hope for my ideas of invention prototypes of survival gear, .... shelter and compact sturdy equipment is the focal point.

[@mysticdragon111]

What are your ideas

[@gtingaming716]

I don't know how I stumbled across your channel Steve, and now I just can't stop watching! I don't even go camping here in the UK where I live, but I love watching you do it!

[@campingwithsteve]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gtingaming716]

@@campingwithsteve absolutely love it buddy! You need to set up a P. O box number, so I can send you some British beers for your trips!

[@dorjevajra]

I would recommend the S.O.L. Escape Bivvy because it is breathable and water resistant. I've noticed that many mylar products are not breathable and they cause a lot of condensation to build up in the interior of the bag. The SOL bivvys have kept me warm and dry on many a cold camping night where I thought I had a warm enough sleeping bag but didn't. They are fairly strong, and SOL also makes tarps with mylar that are extremely tough and that will hold up to a lot of abuse. I carry them to use as a lean-to, because I don't like sleeping in tents. I spent over a thousand nights doing urban camping in the 90s and the 00s when I was a young homeless man. The SOL products helped me in what would have otherwise been a terrible situation. Thanks for your channel. I've always thought about having a channel like yours to share my knowledge but never got around to it.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

To be fair, if I was stuck with only this in a survival situation. I'd probably seal one end and use appropriate sized branches to provide shape. Good to see one of these things being used. I've thought about getting one and adding it to my kit to. Would also be ideal as a hypothermia blanket. It always entertains me how you get a fire started. No tinder or kindling here. Good old blowtorch and burnable swag

[@WheresTex]

I wonder how many people came by and asked if Steve was ok. I'd be thinking, "Man that guy really wants to go camping and that's all he has for a tent!" - Great videos Steve! I can't get enough!

[@Iretile]

Used to love to camp out in the fall… spent thanksgiving one year in the bush, and made the whole thanksgiving dinner over a fire.. great fishing here in BC!! Love the videos!!!

[@elaine8477]

Doing a sneak peak, will watch this after work with a step 2 later. Your channel is a must watch every week. When doing my most physicially demanding backpacks on 3 occasions (like a 4000 ft climb up to a lookout) when I pushed very hard I took an emergency double blanket with similar material that kept everything in it including me dry except for condensation. You're a great crepe flipper. You could use the emergency tent as wrapping paper for Christmas and put on the gift tag, "used in the episode 'Camping in an Emergency Tent'".