Solo Bushcraft Overnight - Moss Shelter, Natural Spring Water, Firewood Shack, Campfire Cooking

Join me as I return to my moss bushcraft shelter I constructed last fall. I build a small firewood storage area, collect water from a natural spring, and cook up a delicious campfire meal.
The shelter is holding up great. It's been about 11 months since I first made it, and it's still standing firm and the moss roof still looks great. Probably next summer I will have to do some touch-ups to the roof, but for this trip it was plenty sufficient cover.
The meal I cooked was a simple campfire dish that tastes great and is sure to fill up a hungry belly. It consisted of two potatoes, one onion, a few pepperonis, seasoning, and some oil. The potatoes and onion were chopped up then fried in the oil until golden brown. They were covered with a healthy dose of seasoning for flavour. Once the vegetables were cooked I added the sliced pepperoni and cooked the dish for a few more minutes before eating. It's a delicious meal and one of my favourites to make over the campfire.
Thank you to everyone who watches, I hope you enjoy it.
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Frequently asked questions / extra information:
Where was this filmed?
Alberta, Canada.
What was the temperature?
Day temp : 15 degrees Celsius
Night temp: 5 degrees Celsius
Are there dangerous animals in this area?
This area is home to many different animals, some of which are black bears, girzzly bears, wolves, and mountain lions.
I've never had any issues with wildlife. They tend to leave humans alone.
I do carry bear spray with me for protection.
What was I drinking?
Natural spring water, green tea, and whiskey.
Gear used:
Knife - Helle Sigmund
Hatchet - Marbles 700DB
Bedroll - Two queen sized wool blankets and a foam sleep pad.
Backpack - Kelty Redwing 44
Tea Kettle - Woods brand. Unsure of model name.
Cook Set - Woods Nootka cook set.
Pants - Waxed cotton pants.
Camera - iPhone 6 mounted on a tripod. No fancy camera, lenses, or microphones. I only use the one phone to film and I move it around to get my different shots/angles.
If you have any other questions or comments please leave them below.

[@pleh00pleh]

I was worried about where he was getting his water... but then he showed the spring! I can't believe I questioned the Kusk for even a minute!

[@fouraces1949]

pleh00pleh ya this guy thinks of everything.

[@zindi1138]

Here I thought it was a hot spring but ya your right..super fresh water

[@notquiteultralight1701]

The footage of the spring bubbling up!! Spectacular!!! Loved it and the whole vid. Awesome!!!

[@shanedavidson398]

I saw the debris flow into the pot. He should at least srain the water.

[@csknives]

Really cool man, let us know if you need anything.

[@PetePPA]

Ryley what can I say, the sounds, the atmosphere, the cooking, the shelter, the crackle of that fire, your vids are going from strength to strength and look at those viewing figures. Well done mate this channel of yours is truly a form of escapism and reflection of the great out doors, keep-em coming. ATB Pete

[@Derginator]

This channel really showed me how simple camping can be

[@pom5716]

1:08 is the tune of 'music makes me lose control' hahaha. Great video.

[@Bushcraftvn]

I enjoyed your shelter very much. It seems that the shelter was built long ago, but the leaf roof is still green. True wild forest, if I could get to your forest.

[@prestonyoung3424]

The shelter was built 11 months ago

[@konstantinernst78]

I remember the wolves howling in the last video when you started cooking bacon. The shelter looks really nice and the moss ads a bit of a Hobbit house style to it.

[@TychoBrahe21]

Comfy...? He's sleeping on logs for f$%k sake. I've slept on a log bed like that, its about 1000 light years away from comfy.

[@konstantinernst78]

TychoBrahe21 looks like someone is having a bad day...

[@TychoBrahe21]

@@konstantinernst78 It's a joke, not a dick you don't have to take it so hard my dude.

[@Thepersecutedone88]

@@TychoBrahe21 you must have a weak back . Some people people sleep on hard wood floor

[@Xsifilad]

My man when you scrape minced veggies/meat of a cutting g board with a knife, flip the knife so the cutting edge is away from the board to save it from getting dull. Just a little trick my moma told me;)

[@CrazyCossack1]

You’re really spoiling us this week.I still can’t believe how quiet it is .keep up the good work

[@garypeterson3628]

Another great video, thank you so much for a moment of peace and serenity. What get's me is that almost 30K people viewed your video and less than 2K bothered to hit the thumbs up. I can't fathom what 21 people didn't like. What's not to like ?

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

I watch a lot of great channels, and all, without fail get dislikes, it's as almost as if people are just waiting for the video to come out so they can down thumbs. It's strange, but great support from you makes up for it I'd say 👍👍👍

[@andreasofficiall]

I'm always happy to see the notification from Kusk Bushcraft :D

[@claudedesforges5496]

Thank again for that great video my friend.

[@philliplivingston5908]

Now , that's the life even if its just for a little while .

[@OutdoorMishaps]

Watch out for squatches! 😂 Cool video

[@kamilek196]

looks like you forgot about a pillow, but I forgot to breath and blinkink during this video! amazing and calm making!

[@johnhodges6875]

congratulations on 200k subs!

[@OxInTheWild]

I wish we had moss like that where I’m at.

[@beggargarage1395]

Oh man ,realy you shooting only iphone camera ? I think this is amaizing quality video , nice place ,nice nature, nice work! From Russia with respect

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

A very cool place to spend some time. I would love to make a moss covered shelter, but we don't have moss like that out here. Love the flask

[@mass1985]

Excellent method, this might be my first days emergency hut. If war brakes out and cities are not safe for example.

[@X_explorer]

Good video!

[@kentjosh9761]

i love chillin and watching here, keeps my mind at ease.

[@sibleyt03]

The video in which you made this shelter was the first i’d ever seen like it and I was blown away by how natural and peaceful it was. It relaxed me so much and I have watched most of your videos now, working my way through. Others are ok and good too but yours are the best. You clearly do it to enjoy nature. You have inspired me to go camping one day soon I hope. I don’t think I can start so basic straight away (might use a tent at first!) but I will work towards this. Thank you and keep posting!

[@leah3768]

I love watching you before going to bed. It really helps me unwind!

[@rotteaardappel1]

Thank you for rekindling my love for nature. Best wishes from Belgium!

[@richardn6749]

I love this shelter. It will keep you warm and dry in almost any weather.

[@agnestakacs2059]

Love your videos! They are so relaxing and makes you feel peaceful ☺️👍

[@cherieblair666]

You always make everything look so enchanting, neat and cozy!😊🌿🌲🔥⛺🌳🍃

[@eatingadventures9614]

Those potatoes looked good

[@Elonquin]

This campsite is more pleasing to the eye than the log hut site. It just seems more cozy between the trees. The log hut site probably will end up fine as well, but thus far the moss shelter remains my favorite. Thanks for the relaxing and educational video.

[@AlphaPiggy]

This is so peaceful

[@multiversing4815]

thank you

[@wildsnook]

Beautiful thank you for sharing

[@davidleasure9138]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing. That was a wonderful meal you prepared too. It is amazing that there doesn’t seem to be an understory in the forest. Down here we have all kinds of brush, grasses, briars and weeds

[@leomckeen1108]

I just wanted to say, as a fairly new follower of yours, I cannot express how much peace and enjoyment I derive from your videos. Absolutely wholesome and appreciated beyond words, hope you had a lovely Christmas and am looking forward to all your content in the New Year! All the best and take care

[@my2cents581]

Thanks for the video Ryley! Loved all the beautiful shots of Mother Nature. LAL

[@zindi1138]

Awesome movie..got it done !!!

[@emmiebl6605]

I remember the first video: it was great to see the catch up. I just wish RK didn’t talk so much! 😂

[@decemberme9524]

full of peaceful

[@alexandrvlaskin161]

Спасибо! Люблю смотреть твои видео 👍 единение с природой это всегда здорово✌️

[@williamivanovich1213]

Thanks for the video!

[@LordFatih88]

i love this activity i hope can make good view like this . im from indonesian 🙏

[@gauravsinha2599]

One of the best bushcraft videos. Can't imagine why he got less likes than ton of other videos out there. Definitely subscribing.

[@r.h6706]

Nice🌲🔥🌲🌲

[@waltski4375]

So beautiful and peaceful (and now I am hungry). Thank you for posting.

[@briankshaw8755]

Nice to have spring water close.

[@kennhill968]

Every time I watch ur vids I feel so mellow and at peace after

[@JoshuaGammon]

WOW. I love this moss shelter dude!! Another great video! Cheers

[@romanlacus2720]

Very very good job

[@kentuckyblue4936]

Getting prepared for a couple overnight camps myself , really enjoy your videos.

[@Pothosandpines]

I was hoping to see a flask come out haha. Nothing like a little nip after a long day of working in the bush.

[@maplejames6992]

What an incredible way to welcome the long weekend, 😁😁

[@sdsi68]

The shelter still looks good and a natural spring too, nice, great video 👍😁🤙🤙🤙

[@gregoryburris6374]

Thank you!

[@darrenwallingford7560]

nice shelter

[@OutdoorBushcraft]

Great video! amazing scenery, real bushcraft!

[@thomasfletcher4765]

I miss this kind of peace and quiet ( enjoyed it while living in Winthrop Washington . Short drive to the forest , no fires due to it being very dry )

[@johnearhart8811]

Awesome video.

[@HanHongOutdoors]

so peaceful

[@wardhanach3077]

9:34 pretty water spring 👏👏👍

[@fukkitsiin2249]

I miss watching these kinds of videos

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

Love your eagle kuksa, Kusk.

[@Jaxon1776]

I see Kusk and like the video immediately. What a great location you have. Lots of resources for a skilled outdoorsman. Great video! Watched it twice. Thank you for taking the time to share your adventure.

[@tinasearcy4684]

It was wonderful thank you I enjoyed it very much 😊❤️

[@timberdogz]

Thanks for the inspiration.... I’ve been thinking I need a place to keep my firewood dry at camp, I’ll be building a little firewood shack/ table this weekend!

[@user-sr9pf8vt9u]

Kuksa is cool Shelter for firewood liked, well thought out.

[@ifRoman]

Sangat keren banget...👍👍👍👍

[@hexan9948]

Cheers mate. Great job !

[@richyviera]

Amazing!! Gracias por compartir..

[@martinzata]

Great video.

[@jalexandr55]

Very Cool! thanks for sharing!

[@henriettadenzig5023]

Good afternoon Everyone hope you all are having a.good day and staying safe.

[@Hannah-nv6zx]

I was hoping to see you build the shelter :(. But cool video anyways. Love that you made a "house" for the wood to stay dry haha.

[@Oleg_Nadezhdin]

Hi 😀💪🏼👍🏼

[@Sephiroth9611]

I've been looking forward to seeing how the moss shelter was doing.

[@michaeladams9807]

Relaxing 👍👍

[@davidtua6076]

speachless👍👏🤝💪

[@jordanlee496]

God I love moss so much its unreal

[@MeyKitchen]

The natural is important for people I'm really thank for post sharing video

[@neesbushcraft]

Nice one, bud. 🙌

[@altyn_shanak]

From Siberia mountain Shoria with love!!!

[@pablocruise678]

Well here in the States it is Labor Day weekend.... so work it!!! Love the vids !!

[@Jordiephotography]

nice something to watch when I go to sleep... relax tv

[@Walibnzas]

Great video. Enjoyed it. That wood cup is one of the nicest designs I have seen. 👍

[@Brunonfire]

That food looks so good

[@judashuesos]

Esto si que es buscraff menudos bosques tienes

[@The1Solamnus]

I wish it was be possible for you to bushcraft non stop so we can get more videos. 😂 I love them

[@DrFrankensteam]

Sasquatch is gonna steal your backpack if your not careful! lol!!!

[@kingcrank5]

2 bags mate,1 for u n 1 for the pot

[@stevenensminger5737]

More bushcraft please

[@terripennington9881]

I'm subscribed to five other people on bushcrafting and their all from different parts of Canada. Potatoes are good for you . They are a good method of poor circulation. Bananas are also good for poor circulation. Thata an awful small creek but at least you got some water out of it. Do you ever drink coffee or do you just drink tea? Your supper looks good. Stay safe my friend and thanks for the video.

[@miau9264]

Saludos desde Chile

[@66kbm]

Nice. Now do it again when its raining.

[@eddierandall4992]

Another great video , and your meals look so tasty 😋

[@sammid7478]

Food looks tasty 😋

[@majorwoody1az1]

I think you’ve convinced me to get a flat cap cheers 🧔🏽

[@HalfQ]

Picked a great spot there. really nice video man.

[@beauch63]

KUUUUUSK!!!! Yea Buddy!

[@acemienes5167]

Nice Man ✌️

[@ItoRc_170]

I like the very beautiful view of greetings from Indonesia