Bushcraft Shelters-Sleeping in a Snow Trench.

[@PineMartyn]

I was pleased to see you tried a snow trench. Snow shelters are sadly underestimated and so under utilized by most campers bushcrafters. Because most of us today live in above-ground wooden structures, our tendency is to favour a similar shelter, even in winter, especially since we think of snow as cold. But snow is a astonishing insulator, and therefore a cozy snow trench, snow cave, quinzhee or small igloo is typically much warmer and easier to construct (requiring only a shovel) than most other forms of shelter. But the real lesson here is that the because snow is such a good insulator, it makes an unbeatable heat trap. The way to think of a snow shelter is just that way: it's a heat trap. Oh..one tip for you, which you likely know already, but I guess you probably didn't use since you mentioned your water froze overnight: next time take your water bottle or canteen and bury it in the snow in the wall or floor of your snow shelter. The surrounding snow will insulate it (trapping the heat that's already in the bottle) and keep it from freezing up. I sleep in igloos and snow shelters every winter and because I plant my water bottles in the snowy floor of my igloo, my bottles never freeze. Keep up the good work! Cheers, - Martin

[@josephallen19]

+PineMartyn thanks buddy, yes I usually bring my water bottle in the sleeping bag with me, but this was the last night, and I knew I was leaving early in the morning. Thanks for watching!

[@dustindewind3210]

Hey Joe,, just been noticing how many other Tubers jumped on the bandwagon or should I say chuckwagon, featuring their four legged companions in their videos.See what you've started, lol. Scout will always be first n foremost in our hearts tho . Thanks bud !

[@canadianbushman8982]

This was an excellent course! I learned a lot and Joe and Fraser were great instructors in a fantastic location.

[@adventureforlife2147]

I really enjoyed the course. Joe and Fraser are ordinary guys with extraordinary experience and passion for the outdoors. This was my first chance to build a natural shelter it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. However, the super shelter was warmer than my lean-to with fire wall. I'll try a smaller lean to next time so it can retain more heat.

[@kevinhoward8786]

Great video Joe. We did this as children, wasn't that nice but we didn't care. Good memories.

[@brianspencer4220]

Really good. It's nice to see you following your dream. 8hrs is a long drive easy on the road

[@Creativecavemanagain]

Joe. Great video and I love your channel. Your shows are the best because you are genuine and come across as a real person and not some put on over the top character. My 12-year-old girl has an interest in bushcraft now and wants to camp like I used to when I was a teenager. We used to call it tarp and fire camping. She's learning knots and some bush sense, very proud of her. We have lots of opportunity on Vancouver Island to use Bushcraft Skills. Especially if you use the backroads for travel. Starting a fire in the pissing down rain is almost impossible if you're not prepared to do so. One thing Joe, please think about filming while driving. I know the laws about cell phone usage and stuff are mostly bs, but kids have it pounded into their heads now, and like it or not, you are setting an example, right. Don't get me wrong, you're setting a great example. Keep up the good work. Cheers. Neil

[@NomadicWoodsman]

Super nice video man love to see all kinds of shelters ! Wish I was a little closer to Ontario ! haha oh well.... Whats cool with the snow trench that I find is that the is no wind at all or any breezes coming in if you make it small and put enough bough to block the warmth from escaping the top. I think it's a great shelter for a sleeping bag and sleeping mat situation, even superior to a normal tent as it doesn't provide any insulation. Imagine if it would of snowed on you during the night. Woulda been even more toasty. Love your videos keep it up !

[@neildbarker]

Good stuff - I liked that you walked around and showed what shelters others were building as well. Thanks for posting.

[@jamesblanton9364]

Very cool Joe, and i think you're right mate, you're students shelters were a bit better that you're one, but you're shelter did the job you intended, you were warm and slept well, what more could anyone want. Great vid, cheers mate.

[@neddmoulton1]

That's so cool everyone together to go out and practice together like that. I like seeing all the different options when it comes to shelter building. I would love to take a coarse like that with friends.

[@uptrail7169]

Awesome video Joe! You know that I love winter camping. No bugs, peaceful, and beautiful scenery. Bob

[@dustindewind3210]

Very nice Joe. Great to see all the variations of shelters. Snow trench great idea with minimal supplies for emergency situation .thanks again !

[@jesusm.alvarez]

Nicely done Joe, good to hear that the courses are being well attended

[@stewfly9227]

Can we get a Philadelphia Collins "Baaaaaaaaaammmmm!" On the next episode? Always enjoy watching these. Quality stuff!

[@josephallen19]

+Lucas Stewart hahaha!, for sure!

[@SurvivalLilly]

Awesome shelters. Great :)

[@SurvivalLilly]

shut up you stupid troll, and take your medication

[@josephallen19]

+Bushcraft Quebec my balls are pretty grown, I think...I did manage to produce offspring...

[@TheMrJoeMac]

Take a minute to think. Read the comments you post. It makes you look like a complete idiot. "Troll" is the correct term. And yes, as Lilly said, take your meds. You posted something stupid to me about a month ago. I don't even know you. Focus on your channel, watch Lilly and Joe's channels to learn some skills, Maybe eventually you can have a good channel too instead of hating on them.

[@savagesquadofficial6634]

Ya bushcraft qubec leave them alone You need to mind your own business.

[@mattselous5233]

Survival Lilly can you give me a good idea for a shelter??

[@athollmcnicoll256]

See even newbies can teach old Joe how to survive in minus temps and why not after all there are more folk out there across the glove experiencing bushcraft! Cheers Joe nice to see Old Scout at the beginning of the Video, I miss him still and Tripper he is just a Puppy!

[@PumpkinVillage]

a proper sleeping quarter for sure. Looked good. Will have to try it some day when we have enough snow. Take care, Al

[@nbuha56]

i have wanted to try this shelter ever since i heard of it, never camped in deep enough snow, Great video!

[@lindafromidaho2932]

I loved the opening with Scout!!

[@earthwalker4293]

I enjoy your vids. You're a good dude. Thanks for putting these out. I'm busy as hell these days and enjoy watching these in my little bit of free time. Look forward to getting back out

[@brendonshufelt7124]

your videos inspire me so much I love them all the way

[@michaelharris1486]

Great ideas for shelters. Thanks for sharing

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Looked like a great outing, I will have to try one of the shelters next winter. Jason

[@JoeOutdoors]

Thanks Joe. I thought I had died since I had not learned anything today until I watched this video. Way cool!

[@xXdwsizevilXx]

I love wickiup shelters, they are my favorite natural shelters because they look so homely.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@TAOutdoors]

Awesome shelter!

[@TAFishing]

+TobiaS thanks man

[@TAFishing]

+TobiaS (my other channel)

[@dean2656]

0.03 seconds in. So much wisdom and understanding.

[@BarryDutton]

Great video as always! I was amazed at the quality of all the shelters for the whole group, that was really impressive - love the feedback you give on how the snow trench performed. Nice appearance by BushCraft North East / Barnabas too!! -- What a nice weekend, honestly, it was like a village of engineers showed up and built bushcraftiness there, amazing. Glad you filmed something on the trip.

[@stever7627]

Them boots though! Awesome video. I'm going to miss the fall / winter camps. Soon it will be time for getting bit up by 'skeeters!

[@kevinfraser5179]

Looks like an awesome weekend!

[@doubled875]

All the snow is gone in Iowa... I will be trying that shelter come next winter though! Thanks for another great video, man.

[@walkmichigan2257]

Very nice video. Being from Michigan, I certainly can relate to the snow shelters.

[@torreythornton5407]

Joe, next time dig your shelter about twice as wide and pile the snow on the sides to build it taller. That will make it easier to get in and out of as well as give you space to store your gear inside where it is warmer. Also we take metal water bottles and fill them with boiling water and then put them in a sock. Place them in your sleeping bag prior to going to bed and your sleeping bag will be warm when you climb in. I personally use 3 of them. 1 at my feet, 1 midway just below my butt, and the last one i keep near my chest and arms. Come morning they are still warm and I was warm all night.

[@Wimpoman]

Get better soon or sooner, Joe. 😉 The only problem with "who goes there?" is that the answer would/should always be "friend" regardless - who would answer "enemy"? XD

[@johnathonayles1114]

Ahh man, looks like it was an awesome weekend. Love all of the shelters. I have some practice to get in lol

[@valeriew711]

I wish I was there looks like you all had fun, great video

[@atgoh93]

I'm having DT's waiting for videos... well worth the wait!

[@BarnabasJB]

Always great to see another perspective on that weekend ... I can't believe you gave a shout out to the pee bottle lol. Thanks dude !

[@josephallen19]

+Bushcraft North East haha, keepin it real, son.

[@BarryDutton]

+JoeRobinetBushcraft that is right!

[@BarryDutton]

+Bushcraft North East - pretty awesome to see you there! Solid guest appearance bro! lol

[@PaulSheils]

Some nice shelters there, looks you all had fun, nice video.

[@Commissojr]

that silky gomboy is awesome man

[@kullcraven]

Well done man, love my winter camping, awesome . good to see you on an adventure man.

[@englishwoodsman]

I would love to try this instead of hammock or tent but this year over here in England we have not had snow well one day but nothing like your snow

[@lupusdeum3894]

Love the intro with Scout... Amber says hi !

[@adamdavies5443]

Great video, just in time for bed!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

It gets cold in the Bay! We should car pool sometime.

[@supermoon1430]

Yeah joe will be in the trunk tied up and you will be driving to a different state how fun;)

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Super Moon bahahaa!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Bushcraft Quebec Most of us go to the woods to escape the women :)

[@supermoon1430]

+The Wooded Beardsman that was better than mine lol

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Super Moon Too funny!

[@usa87658]

Great Video, you'r always posting good content

[@wanderingthewilderness]

looks like an awsome class. cold for me

[@tonimaurizi5992]

You crack me up!!!! Love your personality!!!

[@Sam-iu8mr]

Another great vid joe, thanks

[@brandonm9480]

dang that gomboy cut thru like butter real quick!

[@normanarcher6836]

excellent video good idea's about the shelter's, we don't get snow like that over here unfortunately, we have to go to the Highlands of Scotland to find deep snow

[@DerTintinfish]

Damn, I wish I could drive up their and take your course. Love the videos Joe, always fantastic work.

[@cflorence96]

Absolutely love your videos! Very educational!

[@WOLFMAN2975]

"Who Goes There" Hahahahahahahahahaha. I've slept in a simulator config and stayed nice and toasty, definitely a good setup for cold weather nights. Good vid Man. : ) Tyler

[@ChadMorgan709]

Good video. Lots of nice shelters. Glad to heat you are making a go with the bushcraft school!

[@Erated78]

Great great video Joe, i have always wanted to try staying in a snow trench!

[@cliffordwright3441]

another great video. Always enjoy them. Thanx joe

[@josephallen19]

+Clifford Wright Thanks buddy :)

[@NorwegianWoods]

Good stuff! Some nice shelters you built up there. Nothing beats sleeping in a ditch :) - Martin

[@raywalter3992]

looks like fun and a great learning experience!!

[@mademoisellekaya1438]

My alarm went off and was watching something else but could not wait to see your video, and it is well worth it! Seeing the 'dome' underneath too escape from the cold did worked very well, super! Are you trying to do that again when you get the chance if snow is deep enough? Also, enjoyed to see a group effort you do now, saw it gave you a blast and you seemed to be so much better and more fun, much more in your element for quiet awhile compared to the last videos you showed? Or I am totally wrong but I think I'm not 😉 I hope you will show more group activities, loved it, when you get the chance of course 👍😃 Don't get me wrong, all your videos I love, waiting for the next time my bell rings and email pops up to see you posted a fresh one! Keep it up, greetings from a snowless Holland (grumbling) 😂

[@xseedlingx]

Awesome job!

[@foxmasterflex5159]

Love the vids man you should def do a video of your class that's like an hour or two Long that would be epic

[@user-or1lu3ku3m]

Such a beautiful dog

[@RobMonette]

Haha! I couldn't stop laughing man! "... steam those boots boy ..." I watched that part twice and was out of breath ... ah man that was good! Yeah good video (*_*)

[@hangswithraccoons]

pretty cool shelters man!

[@unclefrankonap1953]

great Joe

[@japetsureinikka3778]

Great video...really enjoyable to watch

[@aidancfishing9201]

Great video joe really enjoyed the vid whenever I watch your videos it makes me smile keep up the good work:)

[@ricardorodriguez-sq5sk]

HEY Joe.!!.... everybody that's a parent KNOW that baby's don't sleep well at night !! they're up every 2 houres. with soggy bottoms and hungry...!!! LOL...great video as always..!!!

[@brantbarry2936]

Great video!

[@TheMrJoeMac]

Fun vid. Awesome shelters.

[@chewyandjasper]

Thanks for the upload :)

[@margaretsheridan7087]

Hi joe you’re awesome great vid love from england xx

[@ianjarrett2724]

Great stuff Joe!

[@Nerding4Nature]

Nice one. I tried to do this. It was pretty warm, all things considered, but I couldn't deal with feeling like I was in a coffin. I'm usually okay with sleeping outside alone, but every sound was getting me super paranoid. It didn't help that there was a toasty ski hut a few hundred metres away. I ended up heading back in after an hour.

[@shakeyperspective3981]

Awesome saw man. That thing will cut!!

[@RustyNail5856]

very nice video. I enjoyed it very much.

[@belgianoutdoors5829]

Thanks for sharing man;) i will try it in Austria next week.Stay safe daan

[@JBOutdoorsAndMore]

hey joe , Joe here. loved it thanks for the idea. merry Christmas brother. ATB

[@FilthyHeathenKustoms]

Pretty rad might have to try that out this winter. Cheers mate

[@MrDeanomack23]

This was dope bro

[@VSGBSTUFF]

Woah! I always thought you were alone in these videos! But I heard people talking and laughing in the beginning of this video. I always found incredible peace in my assumption that you were alone.

[@josephallen19]

I was teaching a course on this one....

[@mischavanengelen898]

+JoeRobinetBushcraft do you do that for a living or do you have a different job?

[@Heath_Conley_I_Am]

looks fun wish I could've been there keep on hammerin

[@judyeverett4553]

nice video Joe. thanks.

[@ShortyzWingz]

Way to goooo Joooooe!

[@tigerraven]

Hay joe I went to a mountain called falls creek on Wednesday day in austrailia when it wasn't snowing and I had some bush tucker and climbed the mountain

[@tootsmantana3503]

scout's the best!!!🐶

[@nat3isgr8]

Love the vids man keep them coming plz

[@coledeards5233]

yesss!!! ive been waiting 5 days for another vid haha

[@v1martini481]

At 7:35 ..."I'm a loose cannon,I'm a loose cannon!!!!" A few people will get it Joe should lol

[@josephallen19]

+J.m Oh6 hahaha....got ya

[@miketurner2945]

I've never wanted to try the pee bottle, I know it keeps you warm but I'm too worried about drinking from wrong bottle, spilling piss all over me and bedding or the bottle leaking on me somehow. I'd rather just bring extra clothing and deal with having a " cold turtle" once or twice a night then go back to bed lol. Great vid btw joe.

[@travisbell9587]

this guy snatched the shelter lmfao I love it.

[@yotagerlie]

Loved this Hii Barnabus :D

[@BarnabasJB]

+yotagerlie hey !

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

welcome back up her bud. too bad we couldn't have met up for a coffee!!

[@jasonjjordan1075]

Great stuff!

[@dseednorwayn47]

cool video and nice shelter.

[@jarrodacosta7647]

So badass. Too bad snow isn't common here in Texas.

[@ibpn4284]

perhaps making your snow trench a little snug is what helped to keep you warm. a larger one would have been harder for your body to warm up.