Winter Survival Shelter - Sleeping Outside in -25° Weather

On this trip I tested my winter camping skills once again. I packed out minimal gear, built a natural shelter, and slept next to a long fire with only a foam sleep pad and one wool blanket.
It was a lot of fun and I had a great time. I stayed plenty warm despite the temperature getting down to -26°C (-15°F). I have figured out a way to make a very effective long fire and I will make a video on this method in the near future.
Cooking in these extreme cold temperatures can be tricky. I try to bring out food that won't freeze which is exactly what I did on this trip. I still had a delicious supper that filled my belly and was simple to make.
Thank you to everyone who watches. If you feel like supporting the channel be sure to hit the thumbs up button.
EXTRA INFO:
Are there wild animals in this area?
Yes. There's a variety of big game (moose, deer, grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, wolves) in this area. They tend to avoid humans for the most part though and don't pose much of a threat. I do carry a form of protection just in case.
What clothes am I wearing?
Upper body: cotton base layer, wool insulating layer, waxed cotton jacket (outer layer).
Lower body: cotton base layer, polyester insulating layer (I would like to have wool pants for insulation, but they are very expensive to buy.. I will likely make my own in the future), waxed cotton pants (outer layer).
How can I sleep in these cold temperatures?
My fire is the reason I stay warm. I build it to put off a lot of heat and I stoke it throughout the night (every 2-3 hours) so that I'm always getting heat. My wool blanket absorbs the heat from the fire and it feels like I'm sleeping under a heated blanket. It is very comfortable to sleep this way, as long as you don't mind waking up every few hours to put wood on the fire.
Gear that I use:
Backpack - Kelty Redwing 44 - It's an ok pack. Comfortable enough to carry but it has a lot of flaws in it's design. I use it because it's all I have. One day I will replace it I'm sure.
Hatchet - This was an $8 antique store find. I put a new handle on it and it has been my go to for a couple years now. No makers mark on it so I'm not sure what brand it is but it holds an edge very well.
Knife - Mora Carbon Steel - Mine has a custom wood handle I put on it. It's a great blade and works excellent for carving/crafting. It's inexpensive and is great quality. One of my best knives.
Saw - Bahco 21" Peg Tooth Blade - The wood frame I made myself. the blade is decent quality. Works quite well.
Boots - Sorel Pac Boots (I think) - I don't know if the specific model I have is still available. But they're Sorel brand. Not the best boots. I have to wear thick wool socks to keep my feet warm and sometimes they still get cold. Once again though they're all I have so it's what I use.
Wool Blanket - Queen size 100% wool blanket - I received it as a gift and I believe it was bought second hand. No label or anything on it.
Sleep Mat - Cheapo foam sleep pad found in any camping store - It's just the typical foam sleep pad that most camping stores carry. Inexpensive but the warmest sleep pad I've used. Bulkier than an inflatable one but a fraction of the cost and warmer.
If you have any other questions or comments please let me know in the comments section down below.

[@AFmedic]

This video sure brings back memories of my younger days (I'm 72 now). As a Vietnam vet, when anxiety & depression started to get overwhelming, I found that spending a night alone in the woods (especially during winter) was emotionally cathartic. On a side note - your shelter was very similar to the type I would build.

[@Phil-RS]

Outstanding AFmedic, well done for your service, stay strong and good luck to you.

[@AFmedic]

@@Phil-RS Thank you for the sentiments. Considering what I have seen & experienced over there (especially as an AeroMed) and the way we were treated upon returning home (I was spat on at Ohare Airport in Chicago) I consider myself one of the lucky ones. Never got into drugs and/or alcohol as an escape. Must have been those nights alone with "Mother Nature". Wish you and yours a Merry Christmas (sorry for not being P.C.and saying 'Happy Holidays') and the Happiest of New Years.

[@gigigiseleworld]

He's gotta be freezing 🥶❄️🥶. At least dig a hole and cut up some branches,limbs for a fire 🔥 🪵🪓🔥.

[@stephidstylznnathanz58]

@@999apophis666 ur a sad joke .. u have no clue of American history

[@999apophis666]

@@stephidstylznnathanz58 its hilarious when american think america has a history. Your history doesnt even last for full 250 years, while my history is literally Roman empire. You are not even a nation, you are immigrants from Europe, mix of all of us plus half of africa slaves. You are not even considered to be a joke. Your entire puny existence is nothingness.

[@crashburn3292]

My father always taught me, "Once you think you have enough firewood for the night, make twice as much."

[@Tensworkshop]

and you taught us. thanks man have great day

[@nic-tv4090]

My father always taught me, Make sure you have enough money for a nice Holiday Inn."

[@job7170]

@@nic-tv4090 well some people prefer nature.

[@themig71]

Roflmao

[@crashburn3292]

@@nic-tv4090 He had to teach you that?

[@Brandon-ex8ui]

Does anyone else enjoy watching these videos when they’re cozy and warm

[@DANGVANQUY94]

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[@rickwhitson2804]

I'm 61 years old now. But I still go in the woods and camp. I can't go as far as I used to. But I still love it. Best therapy ever

[@rand49er]

No stupid music. No stupid talking. Loved it.

[@SuperFranzs]

I just wish it had Subway Surfers and Family Guy funny moments in the corners fr fr no cap on god

[@mhamadelhamad2958]

اشهد الا اله الا الله واشهد ان محمد رسول اللّه

[@SuperFranzs]

@@mhamadelhamad2958 Thanks, I really understood those squiggly lines.

[@mhamadelhamad2958]

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[@scaf_007vs3]

​​@mhamadelhamad2958 Jesus Christ is the Son of God, IS God, and the only true way to salvation. Have a nice day and happy Easter! 😊

[@KuskBushcraft]

Winter is a great time to go camping. You never seem to see any other campers.... weird.

[@bustabigbass6627]

Especially when it's -25!! Great video.

[@anniewildmush1284]

my type of camping! love it

[@Ole_Premium]

Crazy how that works eh? 🤣

[@MedicGeorge]

Winter is the best time

[@jrjsavoy]

Your neck of the woods looks an awful lot like my neck of the woods cheers from Fort McMurray brother !

[@relaxingbeach8571]

Am I the only one who absolutely LOVES winter? The bitter cold, the frosty snow, the quiet emptiness, its all so surreal...

[@nielswil]

People i talk to find me strange when i tell them that i am more into, snow, winter and cold instead sun, beach, alcohol and violence.

[@justinbaker1488]

You probably have ancestors from northern europe just like I do.

[@eetulehtinen7304]

I do enjoy winter way more than summer, but it's not like we had any real summers in Finland

[@Homeschool-Define]

O, no, my son loves low temperatures. He sit in a t-shirt in minus 10 Celsius. He is convinced he is born in the wrong country😂 we live in The Netherlands.

[@nielswil]

@@Homeschool-Define 😂

[@peterstewart454]

I live in Western Australia. It's 19 January 2023, 10:32 pm, the temperature is a balmy 24.6°C and I found that I could not stop watching your video - the psychological 'cooling' effect was extraordinary and quite unexpected (I got rid of air con years ago for environmental reasons). Doing something similar in this environment has its own special challenges but your video has encouraged me to go back to 'roughing it' as I used to when I was a teenager (I'm 70 now), spending my weekends in crude beach shelters, cooking ocean caught fish over foraged firewood and falling blissfully asleep to the sound of the surf - happy days. Thanks!

[@beanlegume9965]

Is air con bad?

[@etiblmca9267]

@@beanlegume9965 the 2 things I can think are 1 it uses electricity, 2 it contains refrigerants which are harmful for people, animals, and the air.

[@phildavenport4150]

We're in Rockingham, temp is around 19 deg. The vid reminds me of camping under personal shelters in Bindoon in the 60s with the CMF in August. Not -23C, but cold enough to recommend an overnight fire like the one shown. One man ration packs made it quite liveable.

[@phildavenport4150]

@@6vvvvvv6vvvvvv No salties down here. Much bigger danger from used car dealers and politicians. And the cockroaches aren't a problem, thanks to Mortein.

[@aussquirrel]

@@phildavenport4150 we don't fear for our lives. You take note of your surroundings, study the area, knowledge and respect for nature. You don't see deadly animals ever few feet.

[@JREV123]

So enjoyable watching this. The absence of talking and letting the sounds of nature come to the forefront is a commendable approach. Well done and thank you!

[@heisrisen9855]

Reminds me of Bertrand in most of his. Peaceful

[@leszekmaciocha2204]

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[@hussain12145]

Yes that is true

[@harrymills2770]

The background "music" was kind of like having tinnitus. Unnecessary.

[@meenakhatik8767]

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[@PaulSmith-mh2yq]

This video was made even more enjoyable by having no audio/music. Well done and thanks !

[@b1-66er6]

Agreed!

[@Gos1234567]

Very relaxing and informative!Only sound is the crackle of the fire 😊

[@staypulse]

Didn't even realize that until you mentioned it. So true though

[@robertinogochev3682]

It absolutely has audio. Maybe your speakers are broken.

[@staypulse]

@@robertinogochev3682 he means that there is no obnoxious music playing throughout

[@JohnR1298]

Very interesting and even relaxing to watch! No commentary or background music, just the sounds of the forest, your activity and the crunching of snow ☺

[@formynexttick2104]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm from the UK, 64 now and an ex coal miner, chronic respiritory condition so cannot tolerate extreme cold. Your uploads are soothing and bring peace of mind, thank you!

[@maryelizabethcalais9180]

Gosh, this was so enjoyable; especially at my bedtime, very relaxing. I'm 80 yrs now and these are my fav UTube videos, except organic and down to earth gardening, which I still do. While watching you relax and enjoy the moments I wondered what you might be thinking in the utter silence and solitude. Tks big bunches for sharing your wonderful experiences.

[@hexalot4277]

i love these types of videos too they are very relaxing :)

[@jasonmordecai6344]

Bless your heart old timer

[@Kyl3.11]

W mans

[@avaxran4051]

Bless your heart and soul.

[@RKVLOG..]

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[@ralphralpherson9441]

A good bush survival tip for those cold nights: Take a few pieces of stone (preferably VERY dry stone to avoid popping/exploding - round dry granite-type river stones work the best) and lay them around the fire as you cook. An hour before bed, bury a few of them very shallow UNDER your leg and feet-area in your sleeping shelter. They will warm the ground and radiate heat up through the dirt and your pine bedding. Now I understand the ground was likely frozen where you were but I still would have at least tried to dig a shallow rock pit under my sleep area before constructing the shelter. Yeah, it sucks to collect and re-bury them right before bed, but they will throw heat literally all night and your legs and feet won't be cold.

[@lucvaillancourt2710]

Great tip - thanks !!

[@martinb2018]

Also some thermoses with hot water makes some good times in the sleeping bad

[@dbodooley]

You wouldn’t find any rocks where he was.

[@i2ambler2002]

@@martinb2018 Or a sleeping bag and tent.

[@patrickmurphy519]

Hot water bottle

[@adilmuz159]

The feeling of watching this at night under my blanket is heaven.

[@mikec538]

He did a really good job on his shelter. I had to do this for cold weather survival school in the army while stationed in Alaska. They made us use parachutes and wood to make a small shelter then cover it with snow for insulation. Lastly we lit a candle inside to keep us warm but we couldn’t sleep with it on. I much rather have this type of shelter though. Well done!

[@DavidKeithWilliams]

This young man seems very tough, but more important for being in nature, he seems very smart and resourceful. This was definitely a beneficial video.

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

That will not be as warm as one might think who has not spent time outdoors in below zero temps... No sir... But ya might live... Now dig a big pit with rocks, build a toasty fire and then bury the hot rocks with 10 inches of dirt. Then build this over ya. The rocks willmstay warm most of the night😉👍

[@chiro-quack-tor2108]

​@@VajrahahaShunyata He will not survive one night…. no Internet..

[@DaReaperZ]

@@VajrahahaShunyata Looking forward to seeing your video where you showcase this.

[@seppeisenmann8710]

@@VajrahahaShunyata I think that's almost like how they cook whole pigs in Hawaii during a "luau" but the pit of hot rocks (or underground oven) are definitely bigger. Just sharing...😊

[@liukang3545]

@@VajrahahaShunyata dig on subzero temp ground? l0l

[@antonyware9887]

I’m sitting here in my centrally heated apartment just having finished a meal and I’m so jealous of this mans self sufficiency and survival ability. I’m too old and have severe cardiac problems so not in a position to change my lifestyle but if I was ever given a second chance at life I’d love to have spent it in the outdoors and preferably in a cold climate

[@antonyware9887]

@DJ “Red Port Left Green Stars” hi pal. We holidayed in the US seven years ago and were shocked by the amount and number of street homeless in LA and San Francisco. It’s a shocking state of affairs when political and economic choices lead to such poverty. Are you suggesting that Canada is also following similar policies. Obviously I wouldn’t want to be forced into that but that doesn’t stop me appreciating this man’s ability, skill and choices

[@rogerivy2919]

Are you sure of your comment?

[@antonyware9887]

@@rogerivy2919 ok, more time camping or in nature. Obviously not « outdoors » in the sort of conditions that North America is currently experiencing.

[@franniebanani6532]

I have pooped in the woods on more than one occasions and it freezes within minutes. Looked nice as i stood it up in the snow.

[@bobbyjohnson7406]

All good till he gets eaten by a bear

[@BigDaddySwingingMeat]

Great video. A lot of people don't realize that it's safer and more comfortable to camp in the winter than other seasons. There are no snakes, bears, or annoying insects to deal with during the winter months. As long as the person camping is protected from hypothermia and frost bite they will enjoy wintertime camping.

[@brianmorales201]

Wolfs

[@musseia]

@@brianmorales201 wolves

[@DavidLandzaat]

coyotes, wolves, mountain lions

[@karlkarlsson9126]

Wolves wont hurt you as long as you make eye-contact and say, come here doggy doggy, then give them some rice. Don't try this.

[@joshuateter7418]

Winter is my favorite season. Has been since I was a boy, everything is better in winter

[@SurajKumar-fh6iq]

This sound is so wonderful. To the person who is reading this comment, i wish you great success, health, love and happiness!!!!

[@luciansusu3076]

Enjoyed every second of it. No talk, all nature sounds, short informative subtitles. Great night out. Keep them coming bro

[@elijahthelonelyking5097]

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[@donwasser7252]

It's going to be a two blanket night

[@muromuradyan429]

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[@arnekronvall817]

Great night out? If you live like this constantly, you’ll have a life expectancy of 40. If you’ve ever tried something like this. It’s hell. Let me tell you.

[@Driga_]

@@arnekronvall817 you don't know how to have fun and enjoy life

[@AverageGIJoeOutdoors]

I like how he made the shelter small...... a small shelter that is just big enough is the ticket for sure. A larger shelter is harder to heat.... a smaller shelter can actually be kept above freezing fairly easily. Great video.

[@karlkarlsson9126]

Spruce is often used as a bed, but I recently heard from a military survivalist that they changed their routines because spruce absorbs moisture, unfortunately I can't remember what they used instead, I think they recommended using dry sticks, for example taking away the green bar from the spruce and only use the soft branch, then collect a lot of it for a bed.

[@Tooglespark]

@@karlkarlsson9126 Yeah! Nowadays they recommend using the dried out spruce branches instead. Still have the... Pines? The little green prickly things on them, but they're dry and brown.

[@lovinitall6639]

Those are called needles ​@@Tooglespark

[@joshwalton3805]

Corporal, Thank you for the re-visit. Often wonder about some builds and areas you’ve shown in the past! OUTFNSTANDING!!!! Chow looks great!!! Semper Fi, Marine

[@charlesmiller6281]

I actually did something just like this when my motorcycle died and left me in a mountain pass near dark. Made shelter just like this, only without an axe I had to use smaller limbs I could break by hand. It didn't get below freezing- but then I had no blanket to pad either! These skills are so essential. Instead of nearly dying of hypothermia I spent a very comfortable night. Thank you Boy Scouts and SAR!

[@pha-thama976]

I did that when my girlfriend secretly ate my snickers.

[@lalitbhatt9173]

How about planting one??

[@charlesmiller6281]

@@lalitbhatt9173 WTF is wrong with you???

[@AndreasDuessca]

I’ve got a sharp little axe and a chainsaw chain with cords attached (makes for a great portable saw in an emergency) stashed in my car, together with 2 warm blankets, matches, etc. just for that eventuality.

[@FireAngelChris]

Very interesting

[@adriatic123]

I really enjoyed watching this peaceful video that made me think, not annoying fake talk just nature and real life. This guy has shown great survival skills and is well organized. There is surprisingly a lot of work involved in sleeping in the wild for only one night. I can only imagine how tough it was for our ancestors. Today majority of people are not aware of how comfortable life they have. It may be a good move to sleep in a wild from time to time just to be aware of how lucky we are.

[@Gdatshim]

they didnt have youtube they had plenty of time on their hands

[@adgeyuk9803]

You think our ansestoes built homes for one night?

[@little-leaf124]

so true. i went camping a few days ago for 2 nights, completely unplanned. it was so refreshing to be sat there with just one other person, under the stars, with a fire. at one point he left to go grab some more wood and i was just sat alone in the dark keeping the fire going, listening to the sounds, trying to keep warm and honestly, i wasn’t scared at all. it was just peaceful.

[@bolansuksovic7213]

@@little-leaf124 😢😢 I would like to be that other person 😪😪

[@stoptrudeau42]

@@little-leaf124 next time you tell that story. Big foot showed up

[@saurabhthackeray]

This is the most satisfying thing I’ve seen on the internet. Just a man out in the elements, making shelter, cooking and sleeping all by himself.

[@woodrowcall3269]

At 62 my idea of roughing it is only a four star hotel. You’re very skilled and knowledgeable, enjoy it while you can. Old age comes on you REAL quick. Stay safe.

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thanks for the advice. I'm getting as much done as I can while I'm young. God bless.

[@DonSancho15]

I turned 50 just last September. I was talking to my wife just a couple days ago that I woke up one morning reminiscing how grand the 1980s was when I realized that it wasn't exactly "recent", but it is 3 or 4 decades ago. Then I told my wife that I'm getting old too quickly and didn't want to put off things I will regret not doing while I can.

[@KittyClark4433]

Watching this is better than a bedtime story. All relaxed & ready for sleep 😌🥱

[@neymar5481]

Same

[@jameskyle476]

Will any generous kind person kindly help me with five hundred thousand euro or, us dollars please?

[@danimoriartti6289]

You are right 😃

[@MoneebAli875]

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[@maissamoritz5532]

Just the sound of the fire and the snow is so healing.. I walked on snow 2 days ago and I realised I missed that sound .. so listening to you at night is so wholesome 😌 ✨ peaceful.. can't wait to see more thank you for sharing this you're so lucky

[@zackerypiper7341]

I love camping. I love hiking. I go by myself without anybody but me and my dog. but this is so refreshing to see. We grew up poor my dad lived in west Virginia. We stayed in a teepee for months in the middle of winter and you would sweat at night that fire got so warm. it's funny tho now I think I'm spoiled because I have a sleeping bag and a dog. None the less great video. If I were ever to be stranded I'd hope I'd be buddies with somebody like you.

[@TRSPomerania]

This is so enjoyable, so calming. No talk, just pure joy out in the nature. Loved every minute of it! :)

[@TheChefDQ]

Same here!!

[@Bryan-el8ki]

agree!

[@user-ym3ei4xg3q]

Уничтожить несколько деревьев, чтоб набрать кучу лайков под видео - это отличный пример для подражания)))))))

[@cobaltblue22]

Now when I sit down with my rice meal, I usually like to listen to Audible

[@americanineverywaybutcitiz2330]

Ya its pretty cool when you have something safe and warm to go back too.

[@nature2243]

Nice video During my military training as an artic ranger I learned that you should use a reflector. Build the campfire in front of a big stone/rock and it will reflect the heat towards you. Your camp is A+

[@damianmcconnell2953]

How u join the rangers ?

[@nature2243]

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[@Mehlmanmedical]

No idea why this was recommended to me, but it just derailed everything I was doing and I watched entire thing and subscribed. I feel so at peace now. Exactly what I needed.

[@proboz]

It's nice when the algorithms actually recommend something awesome like this.

[@easygoing2479]

Done more than my share of backwoods camping, some in temps down around -20F. This was great to watch; I love those natural ambient sounds! At 64 with arthritis in my knees and hip, I might lay for a bit in that nice shelter, then sneak over to my Chevy Tahoe parked out of camera range and drive to the nearest motel 75 miles away.

[@tomassavrda7776]

well done - low key, no nonsense, no unnecessary talk, still plenty of good information. thank you.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Powered By AWS

[@jaklinda1020]

I agree

[@logicalguy464]

making the fork was complete nonsense

[@valerieobrien5521]

Not normal behaviour , time for this kind of life when the Great Reset t, the One World government akes away everything you have !

[@Necron-ez2cc]

Winter is the best time to camp. No bugs, no uneccessary sweating, and the perfect excuse to built a fire. Nothing compares to being in a snug warm shelter with the snow falling and the wind howling. It's the best sleep i ever get.

[@KuskBushcraft]

I especially love the no bugs part. In the summer the mosquitoes are a menace. Thank you so much for watching. Happy trails!

[@amvladimir3866]

Winter is the best time to camp. No bugs, no uneccessary sweating, and the perfect excuse to built a fire. Nothing compares to being in a snug warm shelter with the snow falling and the wind howling. It's the best sleep i ever get.

[@Elendil513]

@@amvladimir3866 are you okay?

[@FireAngelChris]

Might have to try this

[@generalgrievous3958]

Making subtitles is genius idea. Nothing is disturbing the viewer and whats more you can feel how peaceful it is

[@gregorykolupanovich1688]

Yes! Amazing. I live in East Siberya (Russia). Your experience is so great! May your heart rejoice every moment when you see beaury of nature.

[@DaddyBearSads]

2 years passed. still the best video about winter camping without tent

[@Troubl3M4keR69]

I did a wilderness thing in Utah a couples times and the nostalgia from this is wild. Didn’t get as cold but felt like it and I’ve never been as grateful for a meal after making your own fire or slept as well either from backpacking all day. Good times.

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[@josephhickman4759]

Weekend camping, so u roughed it a bit. Doesn't ge.u mountain man status.

[@josephhickman4759]

Check in comfort of home, dvd." Winter's Bone... " teaching young children how to hunt, skin and eat forrest critters for food...squirrel soup. Make sure every bullet counts.

[@lemurlover7975]

@@josephhickman4759 Or you could teach them to forage for edible plants in the forest so they could become vegans like me ;-)

[@gerardhiggins1]

It's what we called a bough whiffen back home in NL, Canada, in the 70's. We had a walk of 4 or 5 miles into our old log cabin. So over the years we'd built a few of those when the weather would change on us along the trail. We used them over and over, as needed, until the needles fell off the branches and we'd replace them. We made our bed out of spruce boughs rather than foam, which wasn't as available back then. A good Arctic sleeping bag, good for -40F, made all the difference. Great educational video. I haven't seen something like this in a long time.

[@MrMrHiggins]

I had one of those arctic bags for a trip to Hill End in Australia's east country. It only got down to about - 4 C which meant I was overheating like crazy. They're basically a thermos you can get inside lol

[@majed_gimenge4409]

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Hello fellow newfie

[@elijahthelonelyking5097]

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[@alaistairhamilton8838]

This is a video I have returned to a few times. I am looking to learn new skills, and bushcraft is a set I desire. I found this informative, but very relaxing, due to no music and just the sound of nature. I love the channel and it has become a staple of my week now. Sitting down with my little dog in an evening with a cup of coffee and watching your videos has become a comfort.

[@jamesmarshall2268]

This was so peaceful and cosy to watch. You're like the Bob Ross of bushcraft. ❤😊

[@deirdremannion749]

Love your comment

[@Javaman01]

Wow! One of the best nature videos I’ve enjoyed in a long time here. Just keeping it simple by not speaking, and let sounds of nature do most of the talking. I felt I was there man! Also amazing camera work, simple but you covered best angles. The shelter looks so cozy and warm, thank you for sharing, such a relaxing and calming video.

[@wendzeg]

Yess Its Amazing But I Wish He Spoke.. I’d Tune In More If He Did

[@andyharpist2938]

I think I would cut much more insulation pine fronds and sleep inside them. The open air is deadly. And I would place the log store close by where I sleep ready to top up the fire from my bed.

[@adamalexander8913]

THANK YOU: NO music, and NO endless chatter. REAL sounds of nature...😊

[@rKAL-EL]

I love how quiet forests in winter are. Amazing vid!

[@in2life415]

I really need more videos like this! I keep watching your videos over and over and find knowledge and a sense of peace when watching!

[@Danally1123]

I remember doing the wilderness survival merit badge for Boy Scouts, I had to built a a shelter like this and sleep in it overnight, when I woke up the next morning I was freezing cold and covered in tons of bug bites!

[@infernal..]

The bugs are still out and about in this weather?

[@matagiolotigilau9734]

Good times.

[@ryanfay1]

Yep! I remember I built mine lower to to the ground and got as much insulation as possible. I think at that temperature you have to do the lean to thing with the reflective fire 🔥

[@bigjimslim]

Tip for bedding: spruce have spiky tipped needles that you can roll in your fingers, fir have rounded tipped needles that are flat and you can’t roll in your fingers. If you don’t want to be poked, try finding fir trees.

[@KuskBushcraft]

Good advice. Sadly, there's barely any fir trees in this area. The forests are pretty much all spruce and pine. Occasionally I'll find the odd Douglas Fir tree, but they are rare. When I used to live close to the foothills there were lots of fir trees and I loved to make my beds from them. They are very comfy. Thanks for watching, happy trails!

[@stopusinaar]

I'm impressed. I work in a freezer 50 hours a week, negative 25, but this is hardcore. Its difficult to feel your fingertips after negative 10. Breathing becomes more after negative 20. Kudos bro

[@orangescout1967]

Amazing video. Brilliant shelter and a great example of thriving in a bushcraft shelter. Well done…thank you for sharing.

[@KJVAV1611]

I could barely keep my eyes opened!!! This was so relaxing and peaceful! The crackling of the fire, the whirling of the wind and NOBODY talking. Bro this was so enjoyable yet simple, down to the cup and carved spoon. I thought to myself, “ if this guy starts rubbing sticks together to build this fire” so very glad I found your channel, I learned and enjoyed it so much, please don’t change anything, you have a new fan!! God Bless🙏🏼

[@salameez]

One crucial detail that was overlooked: Make sure to build a reflector around the fire. This makes the fire more resistant to wind and rain but most crucially directs up to twice as much heat towards you. Ideally use large flat stones, but stacks of smaller stones or, in a pinch, stacks of logs (a bit further from the fire so they don't burn) will also do the trick.

[@alfr1]

Good tip. Do more during daylight, make camp early, take empty canteen to fill with snow, you need lots of carbs and water. I like plastic tarp and foam pad for sleeping on snow/wet ground.

[@Narx9]

I've seen several famous and skilled outdoorsman prove that it doesn't really deflect much heat, but it does shield from wind and can help with rain if you got a small stone covering too. So I still support them but I am skeptical of the heat thing.

[@ernestoneill8737]

holy crap he barly had enough time too do what he had too do let alone do more work gathering boulders just dont let the fire go out thats it

[@zrig1]

@@ernestoneill8737 January in Alberta does not give you much daylight. It gets dark around 4:00 pm. You get used to working without sunshine in that part of the world.

[@ernestoneill8737]

tell that to the guy in the vidio hes the one that quit when it got dark

[@hogdog7823]

So pleased with your video!! Finally someone who cuts enough wood for the night it really is all about preparation ❤

[@mr_b_hhc]

The yearning I felt is unreal. As someone who lived outdoors for many years, I can honestly say nothing beats it. Thanks for this, soothed my soul.

[@geraldjacobs2376]

This brings back the memories of camping out, being on the road, really making any place home. It is surprising and satisfying as to what you can do creating small comforts that you really cannot take for granted. They lift the spirits and give you a story to remember for life. It's damn good to see there's others out there keeping the faith on the road. Take care of yourself and nature , maybe some up and coming kids can pick up a few tips from you. A great video. Thank you.

[@MoneebAli875]

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[@gigigiseleworld]

Camping 🏕️🥾🥾 🌳🧗⛺🎪 🎣🦦🎣 🏞️ is fun . 🛶... ☁️. One of my favorite past times...

[@Ben-zq6hg]

Unbelievable how easy he makes it look. Loved that there was no talk… I am grateful that there are people like Kush who share life experiences in such a meaningful way!

[@franciscoberber563]

I like to see him do the same sht while theres a heavy storm ,then lol..

[@MoneebAli875]

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[@michaelmatthews5892]

Let's melt some snow and strain it and then make us some coffee...

[@igit_7296]

lol. It IS easy. He has a knife, a saw, an axe, sleeping pad, instant dinner and pepperoni, firestarting materials, a teapot & cooking pot, firestarting materials, tons of wood, warm outdoor winter clothes - and a wooden cup. Anyone could do this.

[@MsYoshiGreen]

The snow videos are my favorite. Even though Ill probably never do it, I can imagine how cozy and peaceful the night is with the right set up

[@dronespace]

And with a yummy hot meal ❤

[@karlobujan]

Wow. I love this kind of raw nature videos. This is one of the best experiences a human can experience.

[@rockjockchick]

Thank you for building a practical actually useable shelter. I see other channels build crazy things with smokey chimneys that will kill you with smoke inhalation, or floors that will rot, or take WAY too much time to build. Anyway, it is highly refreshing to see an actually good survival shelter that is quick enough and practical enough to be useful.

[@tomcotton8800]

⬆️ THIS!!

[@diesel8540]

Ты сам пробовал в - 25 без перчаток и снять обувь??? Ещё и лечь спать. В реальные - 25 это самоубийство. Живу в Сибири, и знаю что говорю

[@BanbkaLoLChannel]

@@diesel8540 на 16:33 демонстрируется, что внутри у него +15, он же не снаружи спал

[@cthulhu7266]

@@BobLeton no. Not ignorant at all. This is a practical shelter for IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY USE. While you can definitely build something like what you're talking about, it takes a lot of time and you'd need something like this first. Just so you don't die on the first night.

[@hectorpasillas7451]

Thank you for the great work of a small but important time in our life. I'm 76 years old and limited on my abilities now and miss it all. You took me and put me there AGAIN!!

[@jamesmordovancey517]

Nice to see the date and location -- often lacking in other videos of this type. Love the wooden cup, too!

[@severancesorrow1214]

That was so utterly satisfying to watch. Very peaceful and serene.

[@frankcarey656]

I love the simplicity and woodsmanship of this adventure.

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thank you very much!

[@aaronbayard2497]

Great tips and learning opportunities. Thank you

[@robertgoss4842]

Excellent. No chatter, no wasted motion. Packed with good information, all visually demonstrated. The best video camping I've done in years. Somehow, peaceful and stimulating at the same tiime. Well done, sir.

[@lonewolf0239]

It gives me so much peace while watching your videos. Thank you so much😃

[@Danterag5]

I seem to have accidentally sat here quietly for twenty minutes watch this. Awesome video, good idea to caption everything instead of talking because it kept a very peaceful flow.

[@aqaulibriumprojects6621]

The sound of nature is so freeing, less talking and more listening.

[@stylishparsavlogs675]

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[@EmeraldForester777]

Go outside

[@rupindergill1680]

Which place is this in Alberta

[@ZakEmber]

I kind of love how understated all the hard work and ruggedness is in this video. "It was very soft" - we're talking outdoor soft, not, "sealy queen mattress soft", but after the hours of work setting up the shelter and cutting, I'm sure it felt amazing! Most people, (including myself) have no true appreciation of the fortitude, (mental and physical) it takes to do something like this and make it look so easy. I loved this video, it shows off your skill and guts without all the usual KZbin chatter. I deeply appreciate your skill and talents as a woodsman and filmmaker!

[@damianbaldriche1336]

Most peaceful video ever, the crackling and the vibe that you are there as well 🌹♥️✌️

[@robertgreen7926]

Excellent and peaceful. Thank you so much!

[@terrafirmasean7615]

I agree with others. Excellent video! No endless chatter, just calm tranquility and a lot of useful information. I often hike in the mountains where I live but have never stayed the night. I might try it sometime.

[@rhanedsd]

When I was young this was the way to enjoy nature and my own existence. Not tough enough to weather that kind of cold anymore!

[@naturaltigress254]

You are so at Home, in the Forest❣️❣️ I Love it...I come to You, from Alaska via Hawaii via Oregon❣️❣️ beginning in the Midwest, then Florida Beaches as I grew up!! Yee Haw❣️❣️ with plenty in between. Whew. No wonder I'm Happy inside, at Home with My kitten lol❣️❣️

[@yairpinkhasov2988]

Your videos are so inspirational, here we are worried about the stock market and what I wear, and what restaurants to eat at! Meanwhile I lack the very fundamental skills of survival and creating a shelter in woods You have given me a lot to think about. Thank you

[@adolphlu3648]

Reminded me of my time in the Grand Canyon. On about New Year's Eve, 1970 and the first days of 1971 the temperature on the South Rim reached -27 degrees F. (You could look it up). My estimate in the canyon on the Tonto Platform was maybe -20 F. I was hiking alone down the Boucher Trail to the Tonto (about 3000 ft below the rim) and planned to backpack 3-4 days to the Bright Angel Trail and back out. As you might know, people were not allowed to hike alone on the Boucher or the Tonto because basically there is nobody around if you get in trouble, plus route finding is really tough since the unmaintained trails are wiped out in many places by rock slides and there are endless false trails made by the wild burros. How I got permission from a Ranger is another story, but it involved getting from the rim down and up the Kaibab Trail faster than him. The first night I camped on the Tonto and went to sleep and awoke to a gentle snowstorm, a beautiful sight in the canyon. But I quickly noted that the temperature was sinking noticeably with each passing hour (probably about 20 above early on). By early afternoon, I decided I needed to make a plan to survive a really cold night. I did not have the luxury of trees nor equipment like an axe and a saw etc. I had no tent and only a shortie pad. So first part of the plan was to get firewood. Easier said than done in the canyon. My plan, devised on the spot was to look for dry stream beds. In the Spring, there is runoff and broken tree limbs are buried in the dirt and pebbles if you dig. I found a fair amount after a few hours work. Next, I needed a place to camp. Not just anywhere. I found an inward sloping cliff base and built my fire about 6 feet from the rock. That way, my front was warmed directly and my back got heat reflected from the rock. The final bit was to feed the fire slowly, about every two hours so as to not run out of wood but not freeze either. The next morning, I went to get some water from a fast flowing trickle of a stream. I dipped my cup in it, pulled it out and in about 2 seconds flat, there was a loud bang and the cup was filled with a block of ice. The water was way supercooled, so when I stopped its motion, it instantly became solid. To end the story, I decided to backtrack and hike out that day. I have a picture of myself coming up the last few hundred yards with people on the rim staring at me. Why? while they were bundled like snowmen, I was working so hard that I had only a shirt on. No sweater, no jacket, no hat, no gloves, just a red bandana around my head. Good memories, and yes I've had quite a few other adventures in my time as well.

[@davidelliott9590]

Sounds like you had a Wim Hof adventure! Good times!

[@shanesims2864]

Great story my friend 👍👍 all the best .

[@moistmike4150]

I call bullshit

[@MoneebAli875]

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[@gray.dog6]

I love how to made sure you targeted the clusters instead of finding the best tree possible. When I was in Boy Scouts my troop was very strict about being ethical with wild life and nature, and this was one of the ways we were taught to find wood when we needed larger trunks.

[@shirleylake7738]

Great video. I enjoyed watching all that you accomplished successfully to stay warm,fed and dry.

[@joezada3681]

I'm an office man for the past 35 years. Its just relaxing to watch this.. THANK YOU.

[@newerafrican]

I have slept in the wilderness in a bag during the summer when I was muuuuuuch younger. Being outdoors makes one appreciate the little things and the silence in the video is awesome. Thank you!

[@tnvol2011]

Amen!!!! I used to go camping all the time too. It was wonderful! I miss doing it.

[@leshudson6083]

Love your videos. I have seen these other so called campers with stoves, cutting boards and such which to me is not real camping. They are just wilderness vacationers. I love that you carved your eating utensil. Great work!

[@naturaltigress254]

So enjoyable and relaxing to watch your vids tonight, while inside this Winter evening❣️❣️

[@chiya2006]

I know the feeling of sleeping close by fire. It’s so peaceful. I have slept lots of nights in mountain’s caves abroad. This video brought back a lots of memories. Thanks for making one.

[@CraigWinsr]

I remember digging tunnels inside of snowbanks as a kid and just laying there for hours, brings back a lot of memories

[@Chris1966-]

Thank you for making this. Really appreciated, Chris, England, UK.

[@conarc-d1037]

Im so glad there is no annoying music. I would like the guy to talk once in awhile. Say Im doing this because x,y,z etc. Its better than looking away to read subtitles.

[@kiiski4684]

This brings back memories from our SERE training 😅 we built something very similar but larger in size so it could fit 5 guys x2 and on the middle we placed our campfire so that it would warm up both of our camps 😁 "great memories"

[@okramw1]

Perfect simple construction. Nothing too complicated, & it doesn't take very much time to set up. Excellent for traveling survival.

[@BlueRidgeCritter]

Just enjoyed watching this video. The pipe was a wonderful touch, I carry a pipe and some tobacco in a vacuum sealed container in my bug out bag and get home bag. It's for no other reason then just comfort. I figured if things got bad, I was in the middle of a bad situation, a pipe always settles my mind a little bit.

[@phralvim]

You have had a good day. Thanks for sharing

[@abidabdus5025]

Not "thank you for watching" I want to say thanks to you for doing such a video ❤️

[@krisap1635]

At the end in the bottom right corner,he did say " thankyou for watching" unless it was edited after your comment. :)

[@peebeedee6757]

​@@krisap1635 Of course he saw that and that's why he made his remark. Kusk needn't thank anyone, it was a privilege.

[@axelkarlsson9578]

We did a lot bivouac building in similar cold conditions in the Swedish military. Your design is very similar to ours! One thing I'd add though is to "plant" the boughs for the bed into the ground in such a way where they create an arch in parallel with the ground. Since the boughs naturally have a bend in them this isn't too difficult. Start at the inner edge of the intended bed position and overlap the boughs over each other. This will create a springy surface with more distance from the ground which is where most of your body heat will be absorbed from. As others have already pointed out a large stone reflectors dramatically increases the heat from the fire. And if you don't wanna have to stay awake to keep feeding the fire your can make an autofeeding one with a ramp loaded with logs falling into the fire as it burns through the bottom logs of the ramp. This way we could sleep without a sleeping bag (although still very cold), and at least be warm enough to fall asleep. Drinking hot water an is excellent way to heat your body from the inside, unlike insulation which basically only keeps your present body heat from escaping your surroundings but ofc is needed as well. If you wanna be rly hardcore you could also heat stones by the fire and once warm place them under the arch of your bed to work as a radiator. If you've made the arch big enough (like 0.5 meters from the ground up) you won't feel any discomfort sleeping ontop of these rocks like one could imagine. Hope this helps for an even more comfy outdoor winter experience for you :)

[@KNR90]

The whole thing is fake though. 4 trees for one night is bullshit. Especially when only using sticks

[@joaoMTcoelho]

Where did he get that saw?

[@ams54321]

@@joaoMTcoelho From the inside of his bag.

[@SPCLPONY]

Those are great tips Axel, thanks!

[@arranshirovay4064]

The ramp idea is great, I'll employ that to save me getting out of bed, thanks Axel

[@Linhvlogs1988]

Thank you for the natural theme, I'm in Vietnam looking forward to receiving your love

[@mjproebstle]

It was good to be along with you this peaceful night. Cheers!

[@gjm1953]

A few months ago I saw video of a guy staying overnight in the forest during sub-zero weather. He was using a tarp to make a half-tent sort of affair, not unlike the shelter depicted here. But his fire was significantly different. He drove some stakes into the ground and made a sort of slanted, stacked arrangement for logs about the same size as the spruce logs used here. But it was set up so that as the bottom log burned away, it would be replaced by the lowest one the the stack, and so on through the night. This meant that he didn't have to wake up every 2 or 3 hours to feed the fire. I thought it was pretty clever.

[@ianhandforth5672]

i log magazine,

[@chiro-quack-tor2108]

Just bring your wife and tell her to put another log on the fire

[@Freehdvideosnocopyrightstock]

I don't know how to describe their life, it looks so beautiful and warm yet extremely ferocious. I really want to experience living their atleast once in my life, everything seems to be organized and I love how children are provided with education. It's totally like some other world, away from the hustle of city life. Thank you for showing us this side of the world.

[@m.meiburger1970]

The best thing about your content is , that you let us just enjoy it without constantly talking..)

[@ej3016]

lived in Central AB in early nineties - when moved back east still had my emergency gear in trunk of my car - folks here thought I was nuts - I thought they were nuts for not having most of it - still hear horror stories of business folks getting “caught” in winter whiteouts compromising their health and being unnecessary trouble for emergency crews - one woman was in high heels and a business suit with only a double double and whatever breakfast sandwich she got before heading on two hour winter drive for a business meeting 🤦‍♀️ no matter our circumstances - we all need basic emergency / survival skills - need to update mine as I age and my health declines - that being said - thanks for sharing this video - midnight late October southern Ont not at all missing the weather you experience on our behalf but thoroughly glad you did 🇨🇦🙏

[@jchamp41781]

Great video and sharing your knowledge and experience. Appreciate seeing such grit and toughness in a world that has become so soft and “comfortable”

[@WitchidWitchid]

I couldn't think of a more beautiful setting to camp in. There are few things as peaceful as pine trees and snow in the north.I would love to camp in a setting like that. And I concur with you about enjoying a pipe. I smoke a pipe occaisionally. It can be very relaxing. And in a setting like that even more so,