Cooking Over a Campfire - Overnight Camping Trip

I spend the night in the cold solitude of Alberta's northern wilderness in Canada.
I locate my camp in a thick spruce and pine forest to offer protection against distant winds. I spend my time at this camp relaxing and cooking some fantastic meals.
The night was calm and cool with clear skies. The stars and moon provided plenty of light which allowed me to maintain my fire throughout the night. Under my two wool blankets I stayed pleasantly warm and was able to get a well needed night of sleep.
In the morning I cooked up a hearty bacon, egg, and hashbrown dish I call the bushman pancake.
After ensuring my fire was fully extinguished, I packed up my gear and did my best to return the campsite back to the way I found it. Within a week, after a few snowfalls, there will be little evidence I was ever there.
Thank you to all who watch. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below in the comments section.
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FAQ:
Trip temperatures:
High (day): -6 degrees Celsius (21.1 Fahrenheit)
Low (night): -11 degrees Celsius (12.2 Fahrenheit)
Where was this filmed?
Alberta, Canada
What camera did I use?
I use an old iPhone 6. No lenses or additional microphones.
Is there dangerous wildlife?
Yes. This area is home to grizzly bears, black bears, mountain lions, wolves, and coyotes.
Do I carry anything to protect myself from these wild animals?
In the warmer months of the year I usually carry bear spray, but in these colder temperatures the spray would freeze. During all of my winter and cold weather trips I do not carry any protection.
Have you ever been attacked by a wild animal while camping?
No. Wild animals are usually very timid towards humans and tend to leave us alone.
What is the sheet I laid on the ground to sleep on?
A gum blanket. It is a canvas sheet that is rubberized on one side to act as a moisture barrier between myself and the ground.
What did my bedroll include?
Two 100% queen size wool blankets (brand unknown), and a foam sleep pad (for insulation between me and the ground).
Did I get cold on this trip?
No. I layered my clothing (wore 4 layers over my upper body, and three layers on my legs), wore warm boots (Sorel 1964 CVS), and kept my fire well stoked.
How did my fire stay going all night?
I woke up 3 times throughout the night to add more wood to the fire.
What Knife was I using?
Helle Sigmund
What hatchet am I using?
A small woods hatchet I purchased from an antique store for 8$. Brand is unknown.
What tarp am I using?
Homemade wax cloth tarp. Measures 6' x 6'. I will be making a bigger and stronger one soon and I will make a video on the sewing and waxing process.
What cook kit do I use?
The cooking set I use is the Woods Nootka Cook Set.
The frying pan used for my breakfast is an 8" De Buyer carbon steel pan.
What meals did I cook?
Day 1
Lunch: Steak fajita bites.
Dinner: Fried cajun chicken tenders with fried cajun potato wedges.
Dessert: Crustless apple pie with vanilla snow ice cream.
Day 2
Breakfast: Bushman pancake. (bacon, egg, and shredded hashbrowns)
If you have any other questions that aren't listed here please feel free to ask in the comments section below and I'll do my best to respond with an answer.

[@barticus0]

After a stresfull day this is great to watch

[@jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103]

Absolutely

[@jamestavenner]

Man, I love how you are sleeping under a literal piece of plastic in the middle of the woods, and are still making better meals than most people at home in their kitchens.

[@straightflush7657]

I watch a lot of the bushcraft/outdoor channels and they are all good for their own reasons. Your videos definitely have the most peaceful, simplistic (in a good way), calming qualities to them. Keep up the good work!

[@jlatreille87]

My favorite cooking show on KZbin!

[@johnwoodruff2275]

It's 11.30 pm and my mouth is watering watching you cook up those bushcraft meals really enjoyable watching thanks.

[@chrismunroe2078]

Brings whole new meaning to "going out to eat." 😁

[@daffydave5652]

Love the way you cooked the egg with bacon for wall support.

[@jasonryper2840]

Absolutely amazing videos , minimal talking - no talking , no music , just the sounds of your surroundings

[@EphemeralRage]

That has to be the best meals I've ever seen in the woods!

[@27AdityaOm]

This seriously needs to have much more views. This is the best outdoor cooking video on youtube

[@vinnyvincent74]

Best bushcraft cookout video ever! Man everything was delicious when I tried this!

[@nice0009]

I find this relaxing to watch

[@markcummings6856]

All with an IPhone 6, amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Outstanding adventure, beautiful location. Sure wish we had that snow.

[@richard_n]

Another great video. My favorites are the ones where you show off your cooking skills.

[@JaYwALk1973]

Well that was pretty damn awesome. Hungry now for some bacon n eggs and a sweet apple n snow combo for dessert! Good stuff.

[@JRLNeal]

Vanilla snow ice cream, brilliant! Another great video with just an iPhone 6. Amazing.

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thank you so much!!

[@Fr3cu3nc3rs]

I like the silence in your movie, no talking, Just the nature. Very relaxing! 👍

[@jamesweiser252]

Theres nothing like being out in the wilderness doing the things... Enjoyed the vid, thanks for sharing.

[@aslam17000]

you are a chef. and scout person. you are a editor and brave. i wish i could have times like this lonlines and peace environment

[@fredcollier3373]

At 7:30 Spuds with I think was honey mustard sauce & chicken tenders. Earlier 3 different bell peppers rapped in steak in the woods excellent. The only thing missing was white wine or a beer. U R the man. BRAVO

[@markvincent5241]

Awesome video, love the respect for nature. Like you were never there when departing. Food looks great. You don't survive, you absolutely thrive. Inspirational.

[@Mossyrock6]

Ryley, I realize this is an older video, but I just wanted to say that I appreciate what you do....and you do it very well. I also appreciate that you have NEVER ONCE begged people to hit the "like" button or to subscribe. That is a breath of fresh air compared to other "bushcraft" content providers. Your content speaks for itself!! Thank you, and keep up the good work!!!

[@patriciaskubish6144]

Amazing how easily you make everything simple and efficient

[@irameslisboa6418]

Happy new year my friend,congratulation for the video

[@KuskBushcraft]

Happy new year to you too! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Britboy2877]

Not only are you an expert on bushcraft, you also look like your a amazing chef, some of those meals man 👍

[@dianevillemaire8286]

Great video, thanks for taking us along

[@whoanellynelnel3874]

Yes! Love campfire cooking:)

[@jjjvclub]

Oh my. Starved here now. That was an excellent video and cook up! Thanks!

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Man that food looks good!! Nothing beats cooking on a open fire 🔥

[@richardkashfi6251]

Eating good in the great outdoors !

[@krishoogstraat6866]

That breakfast looks Outstanding!!

[@tardis7992]

Aaah bacon, egg and potato cake looked amazing my friend. Huge respect for you and what you do from the UK 👍

[@voorheeslaz70voorhees12]

Nice lil adventure my friend and the food was... superb like always. 👏🏻👌🏻from Denver Colorado

[@wakewoman1]

Wow, now I am hungry! I happened across your video and was very impressed. You really love to cook. Thank you for taking the time to film this for us!

[@73FORGE]

Hash brown flip is on point brother , great video.. keep em comin my good man👍🏼🍺🔥

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thank you so much for watching! 🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@celinaordillas3423]

i love the dessert and the firewood crackling. so peaceful.

[@rhode1429]

Needed that relaxation thank you

[@PumpkinVillage]

That was totally outstanding. Site looked good and the food even better. Take care and stay warm, Al

[@carollinson]

That cooked breakfast looked fine!

[@johncappeluti8086]

Brother you know how to camp and cook! Awesome video! I watched the video on carving the fork, beautiful set of cutlery of the fork and spoon. Thanks for sharing. John

[@dagr.johnsen2164]

Beautiful ! The camp, the fireplace, the food.....the video. Thank you, Sir. 😀

[@quercus417]

Pretty damn chefy! Good video. Thank You.

[@md37346]

Great camp // great cooking....

[@mattsharpe2861]

Lol you’re a better cook out in the elements with bare essentials than I am in my own at home kitchen with everything I need! Good stuff man!! Keep up the vids and all the cooking you do!!! Definitely mouth watering !

[@peterpoop]

Same

[@enlil06peacemaker]

@@peterpoop I'm eating at my home and still mouth watered. 2:32 AM. Shit I hate this guy.

[@joeyt684]

You do more with less and make it look elegant. Bravo!

[@j.r.tidwell3318]

First time watching. Very enjoyable and entertaining. 👍 for your cooking, made me hungry watching.

[@andrearicci2661]

master chef

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Watching the meals made camping is 90% of it as far as I'm concerned at you nailed it, everything looked great

[@user-bs4jy9sr8m]

These are my favourite types of your videos, great work and thank you KB :)

[@Horza-g]

Another amazing video. Great work!

[@jondavis123]

It’s nice to see all meals are possible in the outdoors, you make it look easy!

[@CrazyCossack1]

Excellent video love the peace and tranquility thx

[@Sasha-rp6ml]

I love the cooking part. I also love the cup and the tea pot.

[@timberdogz]

Dam that’s some amazing food in the woods! Always enjoy your vids, thanks for sharing!

[@BBQDad463]

Thanks for this video. The potato-bacon-egg dish looked absolutely superb. Looks like you had a great time!☺💛 Great pan-and-cover combo!

[@shermanmathieu6981]

Loved everything! The icing on the cake was the crunch of the hashbrowns and bacon when you were cutting it! Doing it this weekend! Thanks!

[@bakupcpu]

I appreciate the time and effort you put in to making your video! I can smell and taste what you make and it give me idea for my next camping trip!! Cheers and keep those video coming!!

[@stevenlocklear7711]

Ah snowcream! That's a treat for us here in NC when we get snow. I use condensed milk, vanilla extract and sugar. Enjoying the videos!

[@KuskBushcraft]

It's a delicious treat! My recipe is the same as yours, except instead of condensed milk I opted for powdered milk. Thanks so much for watching, take care!

[@dennisweleski8984]

As always a great video. Nothing fancy, very simple. What more could you ask for!

[@Sczelag]

GREAT video! Looks like alot of fun to me. Tasty looking food too.

[@stiches5803]

Nice to see you out again have been waiting. Looks like a very nice time. Thanks for great content. Keep it up

[@KuskBushcraft]

It was good to be out again. Thanks so much for watching, take care!

[@Auntiesassy]

Love your videos!! So relaxing and makes me want to go camping ⛺️

[@marknorthrup5706]

Awesome videos. Excellent write up of your trip. Thanks

[@paulhiebert9319]

Mmmmm…….you never disappoint ! I gotta get out in the snow this winter. This looks like just way too much fun. Thanks :)

[@kelsonkealamakia6577]

Surprisingly satisfying to watch

[@darkzerox2555]

Oh muh gawd🙌. You make me want to go outside and cook MY bacon👍💪

[@thetruthhershelcyphers]

Mighty fine cooking. Good video 👍

[@evanphillipsak]

These videos are so enjoyable. In fact, I'm heading out right now to go camping for the night just so I can cook over a fire. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@BigBoss-vy7ci]

I love your videos, keeps me inspired to keep these old boots in the wild.

[@blacksheep4777]

That hashbrown flip was on point

[@decemberme9524]

so peaceful

[@yardsausage]

wow!! i really enjoyed the crisp sounds of nature, the breaking of twigs and the crackling of the fire and the sound of snow under foot.solitude is sometimes the best friend you can have to get away from it all and relax and enjoy being one with nature..and finally..some one who actually understands how i like my hash brown potatoes..very crispy..great video ..thanks.

[@Beau8888]

Came for the bushman pancake and was not disappointed.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

seriously ! Incredible eats !

[@dough666]

Amazing video as always, love them all

[@TBMTheBossMan]

Ive been waiting for this! Love it!

[@randallcunninghamjr.9270]

Pure awesomeness!

[@blessedman4532]

Looks delicious

[@bonpecheur4565]

You'r hired ! You are now my official cook when I go in the woods 🙏

[@antsugonibis2895]

Your videos are a really good time to relax and calm .

[@timtate8520]

Most enjoyable! Your meals were fantastic... made me hungry and want to be there to eat them! I enjoy the simplicity of your videos and look forward to more of them.

[@Jason_Reynolds]

Oh man.... that breakfast!! I’ve just eaten and was still salivating looking at that being made. Truly a breakfast of champions! Thanks for another great video Ryley!

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thanks so much for watching, Jason! Take care!!

[@Officialshayne]

Always get hungry when he makes food

[@bunnykusk23]

Loved the desert you made.

[@user-tp4fr4ij1p]

best channel on youtube forreal bro

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thank you!

[@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789]

Nice trip, and nice cooking, for sure!! Nice day!!

[@jackofalltrapping6181]

Nice job cooking that breakfast!!! Perfect eh? Thanks for sharing. Peace

[@davidleasure9138]

Awesome meals. The chicken and potatoes looked great. Thanks for sharing

[@andrewearl6721]

This is a great story, where have you gone I miss your regular stories.

[@cheggers80]

Great video, always informative,relaxing and fascinating to watch 👍👍😊

[@joesanders6898]

Couldn't stop watching. Those meals were killer. Good vid, thanks for sharing.

[@aleksmalalan5478]

Omg the last dish 🤤

[@BrettGolfs]

very satisfying to watch

[@nm-ge4tb]

👍👍Them meals were fantastic Ryley , thank you again for taking us on your journeys , atb Wayne 👍👍

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thanks so much for your kind words Wayne! Take care!

[@r.6731]

Tremendous video and well done! 👍👍

[@Paul-rg4is]

Crustless apple pie with vanilla snow ice cream... you got me there man thats awesome I never would have thought of it.

[@michaelkilts9766]

Great content as always. Thank you!

[@ital1489]

Love nature.

[@StichanXD]

I love watching your videos while I eat because they're so relaxing. Plus since I'm already eating I won't starve while watching you cook 😂

[@mgm_coma219]

This is awesome. My favorite thing to do at camp is cook and you have given me some amazing looking recipes to try!