Extreme Winter Survival with No Sleeping Bag, Self Feeding Fire, and Shelter Build

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The Bear Essentials

The Bear Essentials

Күн бұрын

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@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
*═══QUESTIONS ANSWERED═════* *1. What is your experience level* I consider myself advanced - of-course I don't know it all but have the following relevant skills which I draw upon. Professional Wilderness / Fly Fishing Guide, Affiliated with the survival show ALONE, Fulltime Firefighter, Expeditions into the Arctic Circle, Amazon Jungle, Cambodian Rainforest, and many more, Survived 15 days with no food - stranded in the Labrador Barrenlands, Professional Camping and outdoors gear maker. Consultant on famous survival book "THRIVE' by JP Quinonez, and many many more both random and professional skills. *2. Is there a risk of wildlife?* In Ontario, Canada, the large animals of concern are Black Bear, Wolves, and Moose. Bears are hibernating this time of year (generally speaking), so they are of no concern. Wolves (generally speaking) - avoid contact with humans. Moose are always concern especially a mother with young, however in this situation, being stationary, they would likely avoid me. *3. Are you alone? Who is filming?* Yes I am completely alone. I use a tripod and it's very time consuming to get all the angles necessary. But my aim is always to tell a cinematic and educational story, so I enjoy the extra time walking to and from my camera. *4. Did the fire REALLY last all night?* Yes! This was my first time trying this fire and I was surprised it was so successful. I did feed it with sticks passively throughout the night when I couldn't sleep. But only to keep it a bit warmer as it got far colder than I expected. I was surprised that my last log finished as the sun rose in the morning. I didn't get any footage of the time lapse of the logs rolling in unfortunately, as I had the camera put away throughout the night. But I am determined to make another video of this for you! *5. Do you ACTUALLY enjoy this?* I call this "Type 2 Fun". In the moment it's really hard work and requires all your energy both mentally and physically. In a nutshell, it's challenging. When I look back in my memories at it, I smile and know I have enjoyed the accomplishment as well as the experience. so YES! *6. What was in the pack?* In the pack was my change of clothes and overnight layers. These consisted of a Wool sweater, extra wool socks, a wool anorak, wool hat, wool pants, and mitts. *7. Where can I get the gear you use?* I'll have some links in my description to my general gear. I make a lot of the gear I use - of those the items I sell are the Collapsible Bucksaw, the Axe Mask with sharpener inside and foraging pouches. *8. Was the Log you camped under secure?* YES, it was 3/4 in the ground and would defy physics to move and crush me. I apologize for not being able to fully show this in the video.
@owenkester6427
@owenkester6427 Жыл бұрын
Honestly this guy deserves more attention and credit. He puts in so much work into his videos and tutorials that have been a great reliable source and has taught me so many new skills and survival tips and tricks that I have found incredibly helpful and useful. Keep up the great work man!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Hey Owen, just want to thank you for saying this. Sometimes comments get lost in the masses bc there are a lot of them, but I’m glad I saw this. Really made my day. 👊
@dickfitswell3437
@dickfitswell3437 Жыл бұрын
Yea like editing out his self feeding fire because it obviously wasn't working as planned even though he lied and said it did
@jt0mi
@jt0mi 11 ай бұрын
​@@dickfitswell3437 instead of being so cynical, maybe do the math. The chicken took 2 hours to cook, he didn't even burn through the first set of logs by that point. He has 6 logs (plus 2 smaller logs) on each side. The fire is said to have lasted 12 hours. It checks out. With a name like yours, one might wonder - what value do you bring to the lives of those around you? To your community? To this world?
@LucasSun-m7s
@LucasSun-m7s 4 ай бұрын
@@jt0mi Just correct him, don’t add to the negativity, though you do seem correct about that
@jt0mi
@jt0mi 4 ай бұрын
@@LucasSun-m7s I thought that's what I was doing - didn't mean to sound negative - just putting out a different perspective and some education. Maybe you meant to comment to "Dickfitswell" as he was just plain rude. And yes, I did correct him.
@insanityknows
@insanityknows Жыл бұрын
I love that you are working the whole time. I also like that your are authentic with your gear.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this!
@sorrowrycker5942
@sorrowrycker5942 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched hundreds of bushcraft videos it seems like but the bough laying was new to me. Thanks kind sir!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Ah fantastic!! Glad you learned something here :)
@redfields5070
@redfields5070 5 ай бұрын
I've watched hundreds of bushcraft videos and I don't remember one that didn't use boughs to sleep on.
@annwithaplan9766
@annwithaplan9766 2 күн бұрын
@@redfields5070 - Same here, but I have watched ones that didn't think of that.
@marksherrill9337
@marksherrill9337 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for truthful comments. By far the best over night fire ever. Absolutely Brilliant .
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks that’s really nice of you to say
@omelhorabrigo
@omelhorabrigo Ай бұрын
omelhorabrigo.blogspot.com/2024/11/extreme-winter-survival-with-no.html@@TheBearEssentials
@NAJALU
@NAJALU Жыл бұрын
I like the silent presentation. Reminded me of Primitive Technology's style. Which is great considering most survival channels talk the entire time.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
That’s a massive compliment. Thank you!
@BiggMo
@BiggMo Жыл бұрын
Agreed… great format. Almost like I was experiencing the silence of being in snow covered forest along with him.
@vempriex
@vempriex 10 ай бұрын
💯 agree. Some just ramble on and on....sometimes I enjoy some ASMR.
@rolltide1912
@rolltide1912 Жыл бұрын
A whole chicken? You sir, are a man after my own heart. Well done.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Haha! I knew I would have built up an appetite at that point. It did not disappoint 🤣
@BiggMo
@BiggMo Жыл бұрын
Had to take over an hour to cook it to a safe internal temperature
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
@@BiggMo Cooked for just under 2hrs, I really should add some timestamps on this vid. My first one in this style so I'll do that on the next :)
@gurk_the_magnificent9008
@gurk_the_magnificent9008 Жыл бұрын
“Basic dinner” 😂
@Pwecko
@Pwecko Жыл бұрын
A light snack.
@castandspear
@castandspear Жыл бұрын
The best lessons are caught not taught. I caught a bunch in this video! Thank you.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks a bunch!!
@michaelgeiss741
@michaelgeiss741 Жыл бұрын
I suggest hanging that toboggan on its side across the top of the shelter entrance to make an air pocket that helps keep the hot air inside the shelter. Same goes for that canvas bag that was on the toboggan. Heat will still radiate in from the fire below the toboggan, but the warmed air will stick around more. This would also help block a little wind if it picks up.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea! I never thought of that
@vempriex
@vempriex 10 ай бұрын
I thought something similar as well...never know with the weather and temperature changes. But I did learn something new on the snow packing type shelter!! Thanks Bear Essentials!
@twitchbully5652
@twitchbully5652 Жыл бұрын
automatic wood fire feeder is absolute banger i will try it some day in future.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Ya it was legendary, first time trying it and it went real smooth!
@Lost_itt
@Lost_itt Жыл бұрын
Im no survival expert, but i do know a thing or two about making the best out of less than ideal situations. First, since you had bad snow, use more spruce bows to line your lean-to frame to be able to hold that snow in place. There are clear gaps by time the morning rolled around. Second, your bedding was incredibly thin. Heat retention is all about layers of air and you can increase that with, again, using more spruce bows on and around your sleeping area. Finally, your camp LOOKS incredible, but practically, for a fire that small, it should be a good bit closer to you. Loved the video!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Hey ya, it’s hard to satisfy everyone for sure. Most people know the spruce bow method, I wanted to demonstrate reading the snow and diff options available. Also, spruce boughs insulate way less than snow. But you’re right about the thinness underneath me! However, it kept me warm enough, - I ran out of time while filming this so I had to just make do with what I had. With the fire that far away - it actually ended up being perfect because it melted the ground snow all the way to the edge of my bed by morning, and more and I would have rolled down a foot into the firepit I think. I really appreciate your take, you are correct in your analysis by the way!! Just hard to get it all conveyed in one vid with making it cinematic, teaching, enjoyable and accurate techniques etc.
@Lost_itt
@Lost_itt Жыл бұрын
@@TheBearEssentials thanks a ton for taking the time to follow up. I really wasn't taking into consideration the added time and difficulty of the filming. My apologies if I came off rude, it was just a bit concerning to me because I know people who have gotten hurt and worse under less austere conditions than that. Im certainly glad everything worked out! 👍Cheers
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
@@Lost_itt hey James, no no worries at all! Honestly I appreciate it, i should add a bit more detail on the description to cover all this. Thanks for contributing here!!
@jmannUSMC
@jmannUSMC Жыл бұрын
I imagine getting some of those shots must have been a bit of extra work but it came out looking so great. Really liked the auto feeding fire as well as that bedding trick of sticking the stems into the snow.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! Getting the shots was arguably the hardest part. I had planned a number of other activities and tasks that I wasn’t able to get to because of that. But I’m glad it came out looking great… so I’ll just have to do another trip! 🤣
@dougsiskin1070
@dougsiskin1070 Жыл бұрын
The self feeding fire and the bow insulation techniques were worth the the video. I appreciated the frankness of the video.
@markwilliams974
@markwilliams974 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I like the self-feeding fire logs. Every other winter survival video has them waking up frozen.
@cherylphelan2422
@cherylphelan2422 28 күн бұрын
I love anoraks. They seem so much warmer and roomier. My favorite style:) This is my first time seeing your videos and won’t be the last. Thank you.
@JeffNielsen-l9c
@JeffNielsen-l9c 18 сағат бұрын
The self feeding fire is something I've never seen, but seems like a great idea.
@rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs
@rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs Жыл бұрын
You needed a wall behind the fire so that the heat would be "pushed" toward you and into your shelter. I think you would have been much warmer then. And your bough bed probably should have been deeper. But your idea fir your shelter and self feeding fire was a very good idea.😊
@miriamanderson6146
@miriamanderson6146 Жыл бұрын
Wow! The best use of logs.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It worked quite well!
@MAKABALLA
@MAKABALLA Жыл бұрын
Hey man! You rock! Very cool experience. Next time you try this fire method, please show off the main attraction, the log rollercoaster. Anyway, I’m cold now.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Ah I really wish I could have got a Timelapse of it!! I’ll do a separate vid one time showing it go, but will have to keep the cameras going for a few hours to get some movement!! It was surprisingly really slow and perfect for the whole night
@MAKABALLA
@MAKABALLA Жыл бұрын
@@TheBearEssentials love it! Thank you. That’s true about the camera, didn’t think about that, a lot of memory space. When talking about the bare essentials, I wouldn’t say an extra SD card is top of the list haha. Can’t wait to see you grow.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
@@MAKABALLA thanks so much for the support!! I will definitely do it for you tho. I had the memory but not the experience using my camera in that level of cold, so the batteries wouldn’t have lasted!! Next time I will no doubt make this a priority
@solarityacres
@solarityacres Жыл бұрын
@@TheBearEssentials I also want a timelapse of this method!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
@@solarityacres I’ll get on it for my next trip!
@edwardburkhardt4748
@edwardburkhardt4748 Жыл бұрын
Dude! The self-sustaining fire is MONEY, I've never seen that in all the bushcraft type of videos before, and I do watch a good amount of them, thanks for sharing that.
@redfields5070
@redfields5070 5 ай бұрын
You've got to be kidding.
@twalk6164
@twalk6164 Жыл бұрын
Very well done, and thank you for the candor. Often it is the loss of comfort that keeps us from adventures, but you are a man.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch! I can’t say it was extremely fun in the moment, more of a challenge I wanted to succeed in. But looking back, I’m very glad I do these types of things. Type 2 fun I suppose 👊
@marymacfarlane4275
@marymacfarlane4275 2 ай бұрын
i have watch ALOT of survival videos. You have tips I have never seen before and they are practical. Ty
@aarongutierrez2353
@aarongutierrez2353 Жыл бұрын
I watch these videos before bed, It reminds me of being Stationed in Ft Drum NY, cold cold times
@valansley
@valansley 7 күн бұрын
Wow = Love that bed idea 😮
@mikeinthewoods2193
@mikeinthewoods2193 Жыл бұрын
Right , this I will watch tonight! Thx DJ /Mike
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!!
@circuito77
@circuito77 Жыл бұрын
Never saw that self feeding log system before. Really amazing. Great work.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thx a bunch Ricardo!!
@journeyman7189
@journeyman7189 Жыл бұрын
Awesome night out DJ. That chicken looked amazing and yes I would have eaten the whole thing as well. I've never seen that self feeding fire method before. Thanks for the tutorial. Nate
@jamescook3297
@jamescook3297 Жыл бұрын
Well done really cool
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@johnnyappleseed2058
@johnnyappleseed2058 Жыл бұрын
This video could very well save lives, I've been camping in winter for nearly 40 years and man knows how to survive with flare! CUDOS!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Johnny! Much appreciated brother
@avabradshaw8008
@avabradshaw8008 Жыл бұрын
Most fascinating winter survival video I have ever seen. You are one in a million... Never seen...awesome English reading...want to see more if you!😎🍄
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Wow, now this is a massive compliment, thank you SO much Ava :)
@torrenyou
@torrenyou Жыл бұрын
Basic meal: whips out a whole chicken and a potato the size of the rock Moses struck 😂, awesome vid. I was relieved when the fire burned perfectly through our th night for you 🙏🏽
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha 🤣 so true ! Lmao thanks for the laugh
@GBWagner1
@GBWagner1 Жыл бұрын
Respect. The fire is done very cleverly. (Greetings from Hungary)
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Hey I was in Hungary not too long ago - on the Denube river! Beautiful country! Thx for the comment
@GBWagner1
@GBWagner1 Жыл бұрын
Would be. Without our PM, Orban. I can,t stand him. He is a powermaniac dumb. @@TheBearEssentials
@DanielLonelyPlanetBushcraft
@DanielLonelyPlanetBushcraft Жыл бұрын
auto tree- burning system is just amazing!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thx so much I’m happy it worked perfectly!
@alexandertsigaridas5411
@alexandertsigaridas5411 Ай бұрын
Awesome fire. Very cozzy shelter.
@MelissaChapin
@MelissaChapin Жыл бұрын
I’m saving this to play before bedtime to help with my insomnia. DJ, watching you work brings back such beautiful memories. I’m a wheelchair user now, because of which I have weight to lose. Going camping on KZbin with The Bear Essentials just might help me through my long rehab and weight loss journey…definitely something to which I can look forward! 🏔️✨🌲🏔️ #ImBackOnMtRainier
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks so much for saying this Melissa! Oh my I never expected these videos to be such a help, and that is such motivation to make some more. Thanks for including me in your rehab journey. I’ll be routing for ya :)
@MelissaChapin
@MelissaChapin Жыл бұрын
@@TheBearEssentials Thank you DJ, I so appreciate your support! 🙌✨🙌
@NothingToNoOneInParticular
@NothingToNoOneInParticular Жыл бұрын
I like your kuspuk and the self feeding fire.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!!
@rodericklawley2846
@rodericklawley2846 Жыл бұрын
Great video. That chicken looked tasty
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Was so so delish!
@weston.weston
@weston.weston Жыл бұрын
Tnis is next level impressive, I learn a lot from your videos; thank you for sharing, DJ.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much !! 👊
@ChrisFar
@ChrisFar Жыл бұрын
Love seeing the Bear Essentials Gear in action 👌👌 Love this style of vid too!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
More to come!
@Righteous1ist
@Righteous1ist Жыл бұрын
Good fire
@stevenensminger5737
@stevenensminger5737 Жыл бұрын
Now this is an outing I can relate to...very nice I have been doing bushcraft survival for 34 years I am 64 years young and I still get in the mountains 3 days a week and not one day ever is bad in the mountains it is my passion and my love for life .I enjoyed your video alot just subscribed looking forward to more outings..🌲🏕🔥
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks so much, that’s really cool you’re still getting out there so much! Which mountains??
@MactheHusky
@MactheHusky Жыл бұрын
Hey this is a great style of survival. Good job with the fire
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Oh thanks a bunch. You enjoyed the words and such to tell the story??
@joanntucker2742
@joanntucker2742 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know everything you are doing great video and 👍😊🥰
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Joann!
@veronikaghazaryan1441
@veronikaghazaryan1441 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate for this idea, thanks for the video !
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@lieblingtang9499
@lieblingtang9499 5 ай бұрын
that's a brilliant idea of self feeding fire log..❤❤❤❤
@ricklush1724
@ricklush1724 Жыл бұрын
This was truly incredible. I've never seen anyone place logs like that.. I learned something new.. Thank you good sir.. 🤘🤘🤘
@Triple6KillaYT
@Triple6KillaYT Ай бұрын
Thank you for the survival knowledge. I’ll keep this in mind when zombies attack and I have to live off the land 😂
@KK-fr9nb
@KK-fr9nb Жыл бұрын
Very nice video man. I love how you use the environment, what mother nature is giving and not build a glamping- castle😂. Great work. I like to see more.
@KK-fr9nb
@KK-fr9nb Жыл бұрын
and yes the hole chicken is food- porn😅
@priyam1480
@priyam1480 Жыл бұрын
Bro just found your channel and, i must say it's a complete treasure
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Anything you would like to see more of in particular?
@bluwtrgypsy
@bluwtrgypsy Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos. You present so many helpful ideas. The self feeding fire is amazing. Looking forward to the next video. Stay safe. blessings
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the support and compliments. I’ll be making more of this style
@InsongWhang
@InsongWhang Жыл бұрын
Ah, the good ol' soaking logs in logs❤
@AceGibson1959
@AceGibson1959 2 ай бұрын
I live in the city in a very warm =climate. I have watched a ton of outdoor extreme survival videos. You never know if this will come in handy.
@oscarpuente2029
@oscarpuente2029 Жыл бұрын
outstanding! stay warm.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thx Oscar!!
@peymanborjianyazdi4982
@peymanborjianyazdi4982 7 ай бұрын
This is the very good idea for control fire
@04miron80
@04miron80 Жыл бұрын
This format is honestly perfect, looking forward to more like this!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
You enjoyed this style? Thanks a bunch I will mix this in more!
@ISOHOE
@ISOHOE 11 ай бұрын
. 👀🤣..That Chicken looks finger licking 😅😅..Good On ya ..Im not sure if the Bedding would have been enough for Me🤣..Your a Star ❤️🥊🔥🔥
@hhelphraim7637
@hhelphraim7637 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy the life.. Life is good.. Peace from minangkabau
@philipwhite8353
@philipwhite8353 Жыл бұрын
Great video, but I’m not convinced that the auto fire worked out so perfectly - I reckon you would have got 4 hours out of those logs, tops.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Not sure what to tell you, started the fire at 7pm, burnt until 7am. I can understand your skepticism, but there’s no reason to lie about this. If it didn’t work I would have ended the video with I froze and the logs burnt too fast lol. No advantage for me lying. The key for me was oxygen management. It was very lightly burning a lot of the time. But enough to sustain.
@BiggMo
@BiggMo Жыл бұрын
I spouse the wood species makes a difference…. They all have a different burn rate
@Weeneefart6
@Weeneefart6 Жыл бұрын
Dude this is the kind of stuff i want to be doing but im only in high-school, but ive been saving for gear to be able to do this stuff and watching videos like this helps me realize its worth the wait
@cosminpavel79
@cosminpavel79 12 күн бұрын
Great video. Got yourself a new subscriber. I think that a fire reflector could have made a bit of a difference.
@thereisnoneRighteous-but-GOD
@thereisnoneRighteous-but-GOD Жыл бұрын
Excellent video sir. You're a trooper!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thx a bunch. Was a long night lol
@thereisnoneRighteous-but-GOD
@thereisnoneRighteous-but-GOD Жыл бұрын
@@TheBearEssentials that's an understatement but thanks for enduring it. You've demonstrated that with some basic knowledge,skills/tools, survival in those elements is a possibility 👍🏽🙏🏽.
@freesoul107
@freesoul107 Жыл бұрын
exceptional and brave effort man
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Was not a lot of fun at the time, lots of hard work, but reflecting back it was amazing
@honestabe1940
@honestabe1940 Жыл бұрын
Great idea on the fire. I'll leave the rest unsaid.
@DorVardy
@DorVardy Жыл бұрын
That is so cool! I love this idea!
@spintEEn1
@spintEEn1 5 ай бұрын
You have such a good vibe, i love your videos. Keep going brother🙂
@TheSk8erninja
@TheSk8erninja Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the success of this video! 3 hours and almost 800k views! You nailed it great vid!
@StandardAmeriCan1
@StandardAmeriCan1 Жыл бұрын
it was only 800 views not thousands 😭
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
This comment got me so excited! …Dreams crushed 🤣
@TheRealBobTheBuilder
@TheRealBobTheBuilder Жыл бұрын
​@@TheBearEssentials hahaha
@pattyclark-lu2ym
@pattyclark-lu2ym Жыл бұрын
Well done my friend I was truly impressed
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@dopelyrics6223
@dopelyrics6223 Ай бұрын
Amazing video 👏👏👏
@unclebmcc6848
@unclebmcc6848 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.👍🇨🇦
@SvenTheSwede
@SvenTheSwede 10 ай бұрын
A good summer day in Sweden
@steveelford97
@steveelford97 Жыл бұрын
What if you added spruce boughs as a second layer on the wall of the leanto, then the loose snow? I wonder if gathering the boughs would be less strenuous than excavating packed snow. Great videos by the way, I'm truly enjoying your content. Cheers from another Ontario resident!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, that’s a great idea, the spruce bows took a long time to gather surprisingly.. but would likely have saved a bit of calories. I think your idea may have worked decently. Though the boughs don’t provide much insulation, they may have held the loose snow a bit better
@robertoceva-ri4jq
@robertoceva-ri4jq Жыл бұрын
Amazing fire trick
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
It actually worked surprisingly well!!
@JuanFranciscoHernandezLo-zy2he
@JuanFranciscoHernandezLo-zy2he 11 ай бұрын
New subscriber here, I'm digging this work! Amazing man
@user-sz3rk4dm6p
@user-sz3rk4dm6p 11 ай бұрын
Great video but I have two questions: (1) What keeps the angled guide poles from burning up? (2) Why not put a few rough cut pine boughs at the back of your shelter before piling the snow on? Seems like even the bad snow might have worked
@Bushcraft-survival
@Bushcraft-survival Жыл бұрын
the shelter is so cozy and wonderful🎉
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
It was really really nice. Thx for commenting!!
@MotoWhispers
@MotoWhispers Жыл бұрын
Great episode. I hope to getboutbin snow soon
@michaelhudecek2778
@michaelhudecek2778 Жыл бұрын
I came across your great video and I subscribed!! 😊😊😊. Mike New York.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Saw you’ve been going through a few vids, glad to have a new friend along for the journey. Thx brother -DJ
@grantperkins368
@grantperkins368 3 күн бұрын
Where's your sled all night? You could have put it behind the fire to reflect heat. Glad you survived 😊
@carmelafernando7823
@carmelafernando7823 Жыл бұрын
I thoroughly appreciate the systematic thinking behind your tasks, from the lean-to build to managing hypothermic risk, to the fire. Subbed.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Carmela!! I think I’ll include them in subtitles next time, so people can choose to see my reasoning or just watch silently :)
@geoffmcwiggan2814
@geoffmcwiggan2814 Жыл бұрын
Very very clever. Great video. Keep it up mate. 👍🇦🇺🥃
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@sylviacano6372
@sylviacano6372 Жыл бұрын
Very good
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thx!
@leolacasse6278
@leolacasse6278 Жыл бұрын
great job1
@tadengleason8157
@tadengleason8157 Жыл бұрын
Have you tried lighting a fire near where your going to sleep before hand to melt the snow and dry the ground?
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea. I think it would need to burn for a few hours, but I haven’t actually tried it. I will this year, thank you!
@kylehughes1619
@kylehughes1619 Жыл бұрын
Very cool video though I dig the soundscape. Seems like you might have put quite a bit of work into that.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Man thanks a bunch Kyle! Ya it was a good amount of work but lots of fun making it
@ArtOfAdventures
@ArtOfAdventures Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thx man!
@k_i_c_i_a-k_o_c_i_a6747
@k_i_c_i_a-k_o_c_i_a6747 Жыл бұрын
Super komplet, piła i siekierka. Gdzie można kupić taki zestaw?
@richjoebushcraft
@richjoebushcraft Жыл бұрын
Excellent build!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich and Joe!!!
@Happy_viewing824
@Happy_viewing824 8 ай бұрын
I could swear that chicken has its legs crossed like it’s no big deal
@dankallew4781
@dankallew4781 11 ай бұрын
They always use extra energy by placing cameras for cinematic views😂
@lmyaedigs4452
@lmyaedigs4452 Жыл бұрын
Dry snow has gotta the dum…. Coolest thing I’ve ever heard of🤦🏼‍♂️
@jamestaylor8860
@jamestaylor8860 Жыл бұрын
Dude love your channel! Question? Where did you get that cool leather case for the saws and such? Sorry if I missed it.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Hey James!! I actually make them all myself. It’s my primary business - making camping gear and Yt vids :) There’s a waitlist for the saw but it’s closed until 2024 right now. Here’s my site if your interested: Www.bearessentialsoutdoors.ca
@565indro
@565indro Жыл бұрын
Great video man!!! I just wanted to ask, where did you get your anorak bro?
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thx a bunch, this one was made by my friend kielyn from lure of the north!
@565indro
@565indro Жыл бұрын
@@TheBearEssentials bro the jacket looks perfect for camping man. Does that company do custom orders because i would love to get one of them. Also i cant lie watching your videos make me want to go out into the wild with nothing and try to survive but i dont think ill last more than 2 hours 😂😂😂
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
@@565indro thanks so much Brotha!! I thiiiink they do, I’m not 100% though. It’s a great winter jacket but mainly just an over shell and you’d need some big layers underneath. And man that’s awesome that it was an inspiring vid, I’m glad!!
@jacquelinepettit2962
@jacquelinepettit2962 Жыл бұрын
I would love to do this with you!!!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
I call it type 2 fun, hard work at the time but awesome looking back! Ahha
@deliormanliibram9055
@deliormanliibram9055 Жыл бұрын
Amazing👍😎
@NikSpringer
@NikSpringer Жыл бұрын
I'm unsure of your personal opinions about not carrying too much gear, but it seems like you would benefit greatly from buying a sturdy collapsible shovel. Enlighten me, since in my opinion it seemed like trying to dig with your show shoe and the occasional tree limb proved to be exhaustive and not end up digging a lot of snow out.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Hey, I would 100% benefit from a shovel like that. This trip I only took a few pieces of gear just to test what I could do with it, I’m not against bringing more at all!
@OregonMikeH
@OregonMikeH 9 ай бұрын
GOOD TO BE WITH YOU AS I ENJOY YOUR ENTIRE PLAYLIST. WARM REGARDS FROM OREGON MIKE H
@thelonewolf_2.0
@thelonewolf_2.0 Жыл бұрын
The logs talking to each other all night. . Next me next me next me 😅😅😅
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@thelonewolf_2.0
@thelonewolf_2.0 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBearEssentials 😀😀🤣🤣
@lonniemonroe2714
@lonniemonroe2714 Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up
@anastasiae.5338
@anastasiae.5338 Жыл бұрын
The self-feeding fire is such an amazingly clever thing to do. I'm a little concerned how the small wood branches holding it up don't catch on fire and just dump the logs onto the ground before they roll forward. Apparently it works though. I love that people make this sort of content available for anyone who may find themselves stranded or lost and could possibly use some of the survival techniques they'd seen.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
You’re awesome Anastasia, thx for this nice comment. The fire only burned fairly small, and if you get the right angle, it stays contained to in between the two middle logs, and doesn’t run up and burn everything. If the angle is too steep, it will happen!
@benji.B-side
@benji.B-side Жыл бұрын
Loved watching this. Your production is excellent.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Benji!!! Much appreciated my friend. I’ll have more coming up soon !
@Aale_021
@Aale_021 Жыл бұрын
Awesome content man, keep it up!
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!!!
@jrauie7749
@jrauie7749 Жыл бұрын
Lmao. Fukkin firefighters eating full gourmet meal while surviving in the wild. Classic.
@TheBearEssentials
@TheBearEssentials Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 classic
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