HOT TENT in SNOW. WILD winds, SMOKEY stove

When it's this cold and you have a beard, sometimes you get snotsicles. Sometimes it takes a long time to get the tent warm. Cold toes and a smokey stove are in store on this trip as I adjust to the extreme cold for another winter. It's like a Snowland at the tent and it makes for jaw-dropping beauty. The sun is so low, and so orange all day long, and when it hits the trees it makes for an incredible scene. I hope that you get to experience the beauty as I do on this overnight adventure. Lots of great food, strong winds rocking the tent, and cleaning up the new site are in store. I hope you enjoy the trip!
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How much experience do I have?
That depends. I am pretty good at starting a fire these days and gathering wood. But I don't really have true bushcraft skills and definitely no carpentry or construction skills or training. I could probably make a shelter if I had to, but that would just come from all the KZbin training (watching) over the years.
What gear do I use?
Canon 90D camera
Rode videomicro
Sigma Art 18-35mm 1.8
Sigma Art 50mm 1.4
Canon 10-18mm stm
I do not live in the tent. I just visit whenever I can.

[@maybee...]

I alway's love the crisp silence of the woods in full snow.

[@karlsteffen7804]

I've watched 10 minute videos, that felt like they were an hour long. This 50 minute video felt line it was only 10 minutes long. can't wait for the next video jay!

[@jaylegere]

Awesome comment!

[@yvonnelucas-cessna4458]

We grew up eating a lot of margarine also, and then, when I grew older, we found out that margarine has the same chemicals in it that makes plastic, whereas butter is churned from cow or goat's milk. This is why we no longer eat any foods with margarine. Butter makes everything taste much better - including homemade chocolate chip cookies!! With that recipe, you have to add two sticks of butter, yummy for the tummy!🍪🍪🍪🍪

[@jaylegere]

Yes! Chocolate Chip cookies are amazing with butter!

[@upnorthof60]

Excellent video Jay. You do an amazing job of capturing the true beauty of the north!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Dave!!

[@harmonysprogress]

Man!!!! This sooooooo brings me back to when I was a kid in northern Minnesota!!!!

[@hicksadventures256]

I grew up on margarine, but I exclusively use whole butter now. Put just a touch of avocado oil in with the butter and it won’t burn as quickly.

[@jklin2987]

Yep, that's what Julia Child did. She always cooked with both avocado oil and butter. Butter and not margarine.

[@k.c.8535]

those northern lights are magical, God has a way. Thanks for the video, I love to watch you eat and keep warm.......another good watch, thanks.

[@k.c.8535]

your welcomed, all the way to the end with the sauage and scrambled eggs, hummmmmm delicious.

[@silverserpent420]

Great video!!! Small tip. You can cut up corn tortillas in bits then fry them. Soon as the sausage is browned throw in the tortillas. Brown the tortilla bits to a slight crisp then add egg!! I'm Mexican we call that migas con salchichas. Hope you enjoy!

[@mikerogers9711]

When I was stationed at Loring AFB in the early 80’s. We had temps below -60 f. My mukluks and bunny boots where perfect. Never got cold feet. Matter of fact I just returned a bran new pair of mukluks because they came with out the felt liners. I spent 3 years in upper northern Maine. Side note, I am from Maine and still live there. I have actually seen my breath crystalize on an exhale and look like little ice flakes. Oh Man, tomato soup and a grilled ham and cheese YUMM. BUTTAH is much better for you. That other stuff is just processed vegetable oil and other crap. Jay l love watching your winter camping videos. Reminds me of my younger days, I still do a little winter camping, but the weather messes with the old bones. Awesome content.

[@grwoudy44]

I always watch to the end Jay. I love your videos! Your tent and the location are so exciting to me. I envy you being able to do what you do. Keep it up. Love it all!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks George for watching the videos all the way to the end. I'm sure there aren't many of you so I do appreciate it.

[@MrsRobinson0741]

As much as I hate the winter in my older years, because I don’t play in the snow anymore, haven’t for YEARS…but I still watch his videos & others, located in freezing temps, in the comfort of my warm home 😉 at 17:50+ I had to laugh, the ice that formed on your mustache looked like those silly hillbilly teeth they sell 🤣😂

[@mick_0359]

Just want to say that I’ve seen your vlogs before 1.5 years ago and didn’t understand what it is you enjoy about this camping.... now that I’ve experienced it myself after visiting my family in Alberta Ca... it’s only now I understand why it’s such a passion of yours it’s so beautiful and peaceful... it’s really next level from camping it’s so hard to describe the feelings sensations that you experience ... you are so blessed to able to live in country that provides such beauty and extreme climate... I’m a converted fan with a understanding why it is love to do what it is you do...god bless man stay safe

[@Bossman76239]

Hey ya Jay, I’m a recent subscriber to your channel and I must say you’re killing it! This seems like such a truly interesting and fun lifestyle to live and it’s an absolute honor to be able to watch you live it out. Keep up the great work!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Landon that means a lot!

[@Bossman76239]

@@jaylegere sure thing!

[@thomaschandler4831]

Jay... you could use the tent frame 2x4 s ....... Heck they may already be the length you need or close to it ..... get more blocks and and line level...level off the existing blocks .... and cut your 1st 2x4 to the length you need .... and you can just toe it in place .... or use floor joist hangers .... like the ones you use for a front porch or patio add on ..... it's the block placements and leveling that's the most important.... there's lots of videos and info on KZbin 😁 have fun brother ... stay safe .... see you soon Boss man 😁☕🏆

[@homeForester]

So great,, the best weather,, nice cabin

[@bumblebee_bunnyy7270]

Your videos bring joy to my heart...I pretty much grew up camping and having fun with home made fishing rods and squirrel traps 😊

[@suebrown3465]

That was a super cozy video! Perfect camping meals. Love the sound of the wind on the tent. Frosted mini wheat beard..good one! You had the perfect sleeping environment..wood stove going, warm sleeping bag and I’m sure a cool breeze blowing across you! Take care 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Sue. It definitely was a great mix of conditions that led to a cozy time indeed!

[@NRK1988]

Iv been watching from almost your first ever video. I can not believe how much you have grown as an out doors man. You have gone from asking questions to telling people how to do it.. still love the vids keep them up.

[@andrewforrest8938]

Another fantastic video fixed my wood shed made it stronger thanks for a awesome video take care 👍

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Andrew!

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Another great video, thanks for sharing. Yes I watched to the end.

[@leeslone3640]

Always watch your videos to the end I just think that's awesome that you can do that I love the snow I love the cold weather enjoy your glad you enjoyed your scrambled eggs

[@davestelling]

Evening, Jay... What a pleasure it is to climb up into the cozy ol' four-poster and watch a nice long winter episode. Always appreciate your efforts to share your adventures with the rest of us, thanks & take care...

[@famasmaster2000]

Great one Jay...watched your vid sitting next to my wood burning stove. Although I was very warm, I could feel the cold with you there. Cant wait for the next vid already 🤪

[@jaylegere]

I can't wait too. Enjoy that stove! Jay

[@denthebundy7939]

another great video from the tent

[@deejaymalta]

dude, your videos are therapy, Thank you for taking the time and putting on such a wonderful show for all of us.

[@glennpurchase807]

Man. That burger looks delicious. You have a great setup. Thanks for another great video.

[@pdarling6812]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful journey of outdoor life❄️🪵🌹

[@guicelycastilla4459]

Con el calor de 38 grados Celsius que hay acá donde vivo da gusto ver tanta nieve

[@richardroyles1423]

My grandmother and mother ride everything in lard. God bless. Kansas

[@Erated78]

Lucky you! You’ve already got frozen lakes and full on winter - we are weeks behind you in mid Ontario regions. Enjoyed the video, thanks and cheers!

[@stevemino142]

Awesome video ungearing from one exponential temperature to another is good logic heat naturally transfers from a cold surface to a warmer surface

[@pav431]

Coming from a post-soviet state, I only learned margarine is a synthetic replacement for butter when I was like... 15. Till then, I considered "butter" to be just a fancier version of margarine for those who wanted to feel posh and prim. So hearing how people consider it almost evil was just kinda funny to me.

[@jaylegere]

Agreed

[@rrr579123]

Enjoyed the video as always

[@jaylegere]

Thanks!

[@AsIseeitPattiDail]

I love that Jay responds to his subs! Most content creators don't acknowledge their subs! So, thanks Jay for responding to your fans! Will you ever do a live video?

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Katerina. I try my best to say hi to as many people as possible. I don't have any plans for a live right now, but that may change!

[@frankstdenis509]

Just for future reference Jay. I know you used a dead Birtch tree. Birch bark should be harvested in the spring when the sap is running in the trees. However, if done too late in the season the cambium (inner bark) will come off with the outer bark. If the cambium is damaged the tree may die. If done right, a tree will re-grow its bark over the course of 10-20 years.

[@jaylegere]

Interesting! Thanks for telling me.

[@harrygoodwin8998]

Yes if birch bark is harvested from a live tree it will usually die

[@ogocmez]

I send my greetings from Turkey. I'm cold watching you. Take care of yourself.

[@jaylegere]

Greetings from NWT Canada!

[@jimhurley714]

Pretty cool video

[@thalleshoward3962]

The northern lights are awesome

[@jaylegere]

They definitely are!

[@heithdotysadventures7824]

Good vid Jay . Ok so . They sell a metal bracket that nails to a existing structure like your house and then ppl add on deck to the house . The brackets come in a lot of sizes . 2x4 , 2x6 , 2x8 , 2x10 ,3x6 , u get the jist of things I hope . So . Nail or screw them to the deck that is there then add the laugh of wood u want or need out . U will need all the short boards for ends and mid with one long board for the new outside piece and a few 4x4 posts . You have the time buzz out after work one night to re-measure just how wide you need to make it , then pre cut most of the lumberat the house. U may only need to bringout 2 long boards and 3 4x4s to cut on site . You should find the brackets at any hardware store. Its a U shape bracket but obviously flat for the board to sit on . Look under someone's deck to get a idea of would im talking about.

[@rkf2746]

Hey Jay! That's getting down right chilly!! With your honey bucket---we use them in hunting camps. Something that really works well to help eliminate odor is a scented kitty litter. Works great! I'm looking forward to watching your new tent progress. Stay warm!!! Roger

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Roger!!

[@jasonmeador7861]

Make longer videos! Oh shoot it was 50 minutes thought it was 15 it was so good!! Keep em coming!!

[@larrysmith8728]

When I was young my folks Just used margin . I use butter now most of the time. I love Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches with tomato soup. It sure hit’s the spot. I really enjoy your videos jay , be safe and GOD BLESS

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Larry. And yes, tomato 🍅 soup is awesome!

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

Nothing wrong with margerine Jay,great video.

[@jaylegere]

Right on!

[@TheKlokan44]

A trick for grilled cheese learned during the lockdown....put a thin layer of mayonnaise on the outside of the toast....gets crispy without being too greasy🥪

[@toedco]

Great video Jay

[@Shortall597]

Love the videos jay and that burger looked amazing!

[@jaylegere]

It was a 10

[@maradalla7272]

In Europe we cook a lot with margarine.. it's made mostly from "fat" from flowers, so don't worry so much! Love and kisses from your Greek friend living in Munich Germany 😘❤️

[@thais234]

Drain the temperature, it is very cold ... You may have a hard time living and one ... How many days did you struggle with this temperature, you may have the experience and good methods to cope with the temperature.

[@iancurran4760]

Made it all the way lol👍

[@jaylegere]

Awesome

[@iancurran4760]

@@jaylegere we usually put the margarine on one side of the bread and build our grilled cheese that way instead of melting in the pan. To each there own way of doing it

[@atex6175]

Add a sill plates to the outside against the ends of the platform. Make the front and back 2 14 ft then build a box inside of the extension. Use joist hangers for extra support and cinder blocks as legs on the outside.

[@lindamiller2399]

Love your videos. Love the adventurers

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Linda

[@simondupuis23]

Realy like your vids Jay, keep it up!

[@cannyscott]

I love watching your vids to the end. Great content. 👍🏻

[@rusty7009]

teflon pan is toxic too cast iron is great pan for wood stoves and yes butter is better

[@jaylegere]

Good point.

[@irenekousis6483]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S, GAD BLESS YOU,

[@marianfrances4959]

Butter, all the way! Or oil. Love your camp. -20C is its own ball game! 👍🎅🇨🇦🔥🌲🦌🧦

[@patbeaudoin4237]

Great video. I use the Becel olive oil margarine I can't eat butter anymore but I do like them both everything in moderation I guess.I also have that same honey bucket with those same bags they work great for camping. 🙂🇨🇦👍👍

[@sharonsmith9478]

Merry merry Christmas to you and your family love watching

[@allanklumpp198]

Loved the video

[@alexalbrecht1959]

Hi Jay. I'm at the first time on your videos. My question is, in which country you live? I'm watching from Germany and I have a camp in a dark German Forrest for many years but a storm has destroyed everything and I wandered around and found another old abandoned hut. Now I'm doing well with it. Thank you for the inspiration video. Very good skills you are doing overthere. 🙏👍

[@dejonsmall9886]

You need too invest in a good mouse trap for the new place and your current spot... Also get some plastic storage containers to store your sleeping bag in.. and get lots of newspaper to assist in fire starting...

[@luch47]

I like your Bugs Bunny teeth Jay lol !

[@delboy-co2wu]

your videos are great mate keep up the good work wish there was a new one everyday

[@DevilBesideYou]

Found your channel a couple of weeks ago. Loving the content! Stay safe out there!!

[@stephanelachance6195]

It took me 6 days to watch every minute of this awesome video...was busy but kept coming back to watch. Now let's talk about POOP!! Always a delicate subject when " there's a woman in the tent" and it's nice to have company ..sometines..haha!! and we want them to have an anxious free pooping experience so they come back again. So here's my system: I built my woodshed with a door in which I reserved a space for the poop pail. I use an ordanairy 5 gal pail with regular white kitchen garbage bags. But the secret ingrediant is the stove ashes. I make the ashes like "cooking flower" by straing them with a metalic pasta strainer. Once the poop is covered by the ashes, the smell almost instantly disapears. And since woman like to keep their poop a mysterious secret , then the next user won't see them. Take care man !!

[@tburda823]

I try to use butter when I can. But, margarine sure does make a NICE golden brown grilled cheese or ham and cheese. And it definitely doesn't burn the same you're right.

[@scottsymes2298]

great video love it keep them coming

[@vicky-akastichr-davis4676]

My husband says it should be easy to extend the platform. Make the extension, like building a wall before standing it up? But don't add the plywood to the top yet. [2x4's [10's] between the outside 2x10's] Picture a ladder, but squared. Then screw/nail the new 2x10 to the existing 2x10 on the platform. Then add the plywood. You probably know how to do the blocks under it, on frozen ground.

[@jaylegere]

Excellent tips!!

[@markiehunter5535]

Greeting from Western Australia. Another great video; fabulous camera work - as always Jay!

[@markjohnfranklin]

Great video always watch them to the end.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Mark!

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

I'll be back in the spring. The thought of your temperature right now is depressing. I enjoy the content. I'll even be spending the winter in Newfoundland, but dreaming of a Covid-free Cuba. 🤣

[@DocProctor]

I love it when non-Scandis try to pronounce Husqvarna. :)

[@jaylegere]

How should I pronounce it? That's the way all the commercials say it here so I thought I was saying it right. Would love to know how you say it. Jay

[@maryhodgson8604]

Add to it to make your new tent fit

[@martingale7760]

Great video, 👍, something for you to make and eat, cornish pasty, Great to warm up and eat with hot vegetable soup .

[@pshodean]

kinda surprised you don't have a couple of those heat (thermocoupler) driven electric fans to move the air around the tent. they work great.

[@danielstrachan8988]

Because I’m diabetic we use olive oil and real butter for cooking way better than margarine . 👍👍

[@Jacblack69]

Jay have you watched this video, I'm cracking up laughing for real bro, when you was cutting the tree down, you looked like a white beaver 😁😁😁😁😁😁look like you had 2 beaver teeth ....that was sum funny stuff man

[@jaylegere]

I was laughing too when I saw how my moustache had frozen.

[@Jacblack69]

@@jaylegere I can't stop laughing man

[@olberarosa2346]

Jay you always look like you don't have a worry in your life you always so happy I guess that's what makes me with respect for you and your beautiful girlfriend LOVE you as a very special man you are so amazing to watch may god always keep that amazing smile on your face TAKE CARE of yourself outside in the woods I REALLY WISH YOU AND YOUR GIRLFRIEND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MY HUSBAND AND I GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS AWESOME FOOD 😀😊☺❣❣🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Olbera!! Love hearing from you. I'll tell Crystal you say hi.

[@olberarosa2346]

@@jaylegere thank you jay

[@williaml3300]

Margarine shares 27 chemicals that is in paint. With butter it's usually one ingredient.

[@syedmahboobali1450]

Brother I love all your videos.. absolutely perfect adventure.. I like you talking and sharing your experience to your viewers coz that makes a connect and gives good information what's happening out there! Most of the other KZbinrs Don't do that!.. once again I like the way you manage things there 😊👍.. Take Care be safe be Happy Bro!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Syed. I feel like the best way to separate myself from all the other channels is to just be me and see what happens. I'm glad you like the commentary. Jay.

[@glimermn2005]

first time watching you

[@iandavidharwin]

Nothing like a good American axe to split wood with.

[@tysonzack]

Looks like you are wearing sorel pac boots. I find with mine.. I needed to put a second felt layer under the liner and also dry those felt liners any chance you get. Keep up the good work

[@caminantigonish]

Great video Jay! Oh would I ever love to stay in your tent for a winter season! Need lots of wood though to stay there full time . Looking forward to seeing the new BEAR tent!

[@kayakerbrums3238]

Add a foot to both sides and cantilever it . Nice vid!

[@butwereallsombdyspecial]

I'm so looking forward to the progress of this site. I'm freezing watching you 😝 foam board insulation in that tent soon? 🥶😉 Eh? 😎☃️❄️

[@annettejenkins5641]

If you put cooled stove ash in your honey bucket it will keep the smell down then you can bury it it the spring and it will decompose without harming the environment

[@eisenstahlbrenner3516]

As long as you only take the outer loose layer (flakes) of bark from the birch its okay.

[@Ghostdog4]

Margarine Smargarine! If it taste good eat it! It's the Sodium in the noodles that will get you. Or a stampede of Moose or Polar Bear! Great content! Dang! I can taste that burger from here in Boston!

[@jaylegere]

Ha. margarine smargarine! Hello from NWT Canada.

[@debthomas1293]

Try ghee instead of butter for cooking, it has a higher smoke point. I love your videos.

[@marktaylor8263]

Jay, do you rely solely on bear spray? Haven't noticed any firearms in your gear. Scrambled eggs sausage and cheese tastes amazing when camping outdoors. That pounder hamburger looked great. Simple fare can't be beat. Coffee would be on all day, lol. Great video Jay👍👍👍👍

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Hey Jay. I can’t always figure out which tent site your at. Maybe you should name them. You know that flies will eat a dog turd but will not eat margarine! Do you still have the trailer camper? Great video my friend. We enjoy watching.

[@hansjohansson8053]

Nice 👍🇸🇪❤️

[@tk9839]

Bob Ross painting come to life...

[@rodrigogoncalves2626]

Your channel keeps growing jay, congrats!! Always enjoy your videos before going to sleep, even tho I gotta wake up early. Cheers from Portugal.

[@jaylegere]

Ha. Make sure to get your rest! Thanks for watching Rodrigo. Jay from Canada

[@stephencoughlin114]

Instead of butter or margarine use mayonaise awesome.

[@markforsythe7122]

At my camp. Honey bucket logs go into the fire.

[@jaylegere]

Haha. I've done that

[@deanmartin9358]

love the honey bucket it sure looks way to cold out there ...we have just recorded the sunniest january ever

[@glennahoopes2895]

Can You move the other empty platform over next to the other one and attach them together?

[@jaylegere]

Never thought of that. Interesting. Lots of cool ideas coming that's for sure.

[@cliffordwright1603]

Margarine is the way to go,,,,, excellent video as usual Jay. Such beautiful country. Are you in the Yukon

[@harrygoodwin8998]

Lol ..yup it’s true ..margarine should be avoided..buttter only ..lol you know margarine is 99.5 % close to being liquid plastic lol