MIDNIGHT TO MIDDAY! - Getting to Camp in the Dark and Building in the Day. At the Fort in the Woods.

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I arrive at the fort in the woods in the dark, at midnight. Camp out for the night then wake up, cook a great breakfast over the fire, and spend the day building the fort in the woods.
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[@josephallen19]

Overnights at the fort hit different

[@rocco3753]

Hey man I’m just wondering since you’ve had so much success im Rocco and im 15 I really want to start an outdoor channel but i don’t really know where to start any tips??

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

@@rocco3753 hope Joe responds, but here's a tip, Film a bunch before you set up your channel so that you have maybe a month or so of videos to post so you're not overwhelmed trying to keep up. Depending on how often you need/want to post per week. The more people are engaged in your channel, the more the algorithm will suggest your videos. Also try looking into Patreon for more compensation, but that may be best a bit later once you get an audience.

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

@@rocco3753 also, once you are making money, don't forget to set up your taxes. If you go a long time without paying taxes on your income, the IRS will be looking for back taxes once you get found out. It's not worth the headache to try and avoid the IRS (assuming you're American, if not, look into your country's revenue/tax laws.)

[@rocco3753]

@@IosuamacaMhadaidh thank you so much for the advice I will use all of this💙

[@Dillon-Smith-Email-Marketing]

LETS GOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

It takes a special kinda guy to wake up in the middle of the night, see its snowing, and decide to get out of your warm bed to run out into the woods and sleep out there lmao I love it

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

Just a good "Joe" adventure! That fort is becoming a real protective strtucture and yet still very primtive ! What a fun time to share with you.

[@joannaquanttumphysics]

I agree, love these videos!

[@MOI-qq8zc]

Same!!

[@stclare58]

I watch Joe when current events get to be too stressful...it's very calming!

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

With the way current events are going, you might have to go out in the woods and do it too lol

[@dustindewind3210]

Thank you Woodsbrother !! Fort videos are the best!! Who didn’t have the time of their lives building forts in their youth ?? And to relive it as an adult ?? How great is that ?? Thank you for including us in your playtime Joe ,, we really appreciate it,, till next time,,,,,

[@masterp2269]

I have a small place in the country here in Missouri. 2 acre yard is pretty open, but a nice rectangle patch of woods about 30yds by 60 yds was left untouched. In the middle is a perfect little clearing with a large bowl type divot about 8ft diameter, mounded rim 3/4 around it....like nature's perfect fire pit. Built kids a small pallet fort with a table on the side, hung my hammock, and built a little Joe inspired bushcraft lean-to also. Not much, but my little piece of heaven where I can be a kid again. So relaxing and peaceful to get outside and kick back, or work on more improvements. About the only break I get from mundane daily tasks of life. Glad I can live vicariously through people like Joe and others.

[@JacquelineJaroffaith]

My daughter said, you look like corn in your sleeping bag. The color yellow and green... You gotta love children.

[@mrjoejon6882]

The shot in the intro of you peeling off and then getting out your truck to run and get the camera was so wholesome

[@jamesellsworth9673]

THE BEST TYPE OF 'JOE' VIDEO. Heading out into the night and arriving at a place of shelter was a different and fun beginning. Seeing you get back to enjoying yourself more while filming was great. PLUS, you showed more skills and thought in practicing the craft. The FORT now looks fine inside and out. The firepit is 'just about right.'

[@timsoutdoorshunting4469]

Joe you been a big inspiration in my life. And watching you helped me get through some tough times, and made my love for the outdoors even stronger

[@bobbieyounce3851]

I love watching your videos! They are so relaxing to me! I live in Central Florida, so I don't get snow! Thankyou for letting me relive my youth in Ohio with snow! God Bless you and your family!

[@markschalker6900]

This is the Joe we're used to see!!! Grabbing the moment to make the most of life!

[@MOI-qq8zc]

As we all should!!

[@lexistapleton687]

Joey the fort looks better and better. It’s a good thing your a Canadian. It’s perfect for you with how adventurous u are. It really is beautiful in Canada. It’s so important to enjoy your life, and that you are! Another Nice vid!!!

[@thewildernesskid]

I was so amused when he ran back to get the camera keep up the amazing content joe!

[@myrnawashington9057]

You have so much non stop energy. They only time you relax is when you go to sleep. Can't wait for your next visit to the fort. Loved this video.

[@Luke-rt9bx]

Lol and even then!hahah 1 in the morning

[@ReWyldOutdoors]

Spontaneous trips like this are the best!!!!

[@learningcurve1114]

The vibe is like a boy just imagining and building and reimagining and building as he goes along for the simple joy of discovery and creation in himself. That you can enjoy this vibe as a late-30s family man is admirable. I appreciate you sharing the experience with us. I look forward to the next iteration.

[@brendenquigg8119]

Joe I have been watching your content for 4 or so years now I love your humour. The Videos never get old thank you for entertaining me for the past four years

[@1747CT]

0:34 YEAH! Finally an unedited version of you going back for the camera. always wanted to see what it looks like.

[@one2869]

Just an idea maybe you might want to think about. How about building a raised roof above the fire pit. 4 posts 2 beams and logs running the other way. It could be whatever height above the existing roof to give you the amount of light you need. Could even slope it so runoff runs down the back of the fort. It would give you plenty of space to vent out the smoke straight up above the fire pit. I've built something similar myself with 2 lean to shelters facing each other. Raised roof in the middle fire pit below. Doors on both ends. One leading to another lean to that I store processed wood in.

[@HonorableBeniah-A]

That’s such a dumb idea

[@one2869]

@@N.O.R.M. That would definitely work also

[@jamesellsworth9673]

@@HonorableBeniah-A: Truly, Brother, this is a traditional idea for hunter's camps in North America. A 'long fire' between the two parallel, relatively low lean-to shelters warms 2-4 hunters. One shelter's roof is built a bit higher than the other roof and overlaps to prevent or limit the amount of rain and snow that comes in.

[@MOI-qq8zc]

@@jamesellsworth9673 💯 James

[@MOI-qq8zc]

He has a wife & kids and doesn’t own crown land bro

[@gigi3242]

Thanks Joe. You smiled a lot more in this video, was nice to see. Could you possibly make a small table? Not because I want to learn to make one, but because for 12 years? 13? we've been watching you put your food in the dirt, lol. I know, a little dirt don't hurt, but.... Take care, be well.

[@dylanmatthews1484]

I wish we had this much freedom in the UK , Did some wild camping when I was visiting the USA , Cooking on a open fire in the forest is great experience , I loved my burnt sausages 😂😂 . Always a pleasure to watch your videos Joe , I might go on a adventure tomorrow .The fort Looking good , It looks very cozy mate. Don't be falling off the roof buddy.

[@SuperNmolnar]

Everytime I spend the night out in the shed my wife says the same thing lol....Can't wait to get out there again,,, Great video keep them coming ... Cheers from Simcoe County .. Ontario .. Canada!! 💕👍😲😎

[@zuni6575]

Joe, you've come a loooong way and ive enjoyed seeing your videos since the beginning. You have no idea how much you've influenced my life and my obsession with nature and all things outdoors. Even inspired me to do solo trips, learn bushcrafty skills, cook steaks hahah the list goes on...thank you!

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Definitely looking forward to grabbing a couple of beers and relax. Last week I thought chemo was over, but my doctor ordered two more cycles, then another MRI. Good news is the last rounds of the nasty stuff has shrank the oligodroglioma(big name for it.) Bruce Lee said to not pray for an easy life. Instead pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. Cheers to ya You Joe.🤙

[@gretafortenberry5285]

I like these "The Fort" Videos the best. Reminds us all of good times in our lives.

[@gregmichaud6785]

How about extending the back wall, following it’s same angle, up and out in front of the opening in the roof? Just a thought. Great stuff as always, Joe!

[@arlenehiles2689]

Hope he reads all the useful comments and suggestions here. Haven't noticed him responding to quite a few useful suggestions yet. But otherwise enjoy how he tries to keep things as primative as possible like original primitive and natural as possible.

[@Shuxxi]

i actually rly Love the Fort videos - it's just awesome to see the progress.

[@PsylomeAlpha]

I appreciate that unlike many bushcrafters you seem to genuinely care about nature (eg: you feeling bad about cutting a log that had carpenter ants in it)

[@colincolwill1941]

Love to watch your videos Joe. I just like the way you talk about what you do even if it is a boo-boo. I'm an old outdoors person and have had my fair share of expeditions, camping etc. Nice to see you Joe.

[@jasoncaulkin9830]

Watching Joe charge about getting his stuff together, especially with the dog, is my place of calm & enjoyment. However I do have one question Joe - why not put a proper roof on with logs?

[@arlenehiles2689]

Yes my thoughts as well.

[@edmartin875]

If you mean above the fire pit it is because he wants to let the smoke out and the light in (for the camera).

[@brettjones8239]

Hey Joe, It's so cool you can jump up and head out to go work on your fort in the middle of the night. The fort is looking good. Have a great weekend!!

[@magnanimousmatt6425]

I love at 30:08 when you say "nobody comes back here except me so I don't have to worry about anyone falling on it..." and then at 30:30 you almost fell on it... kind of :-) It an excellent reminder of why we teach that stuff! Cheers! Excellent episode, thank you! These are so fun!

[@Catmoore60]

This is SO much better than the straw bale fort we made as kids, and versatile for all four seasons. You can keep out rain, wind, snow…maybe not bears. It looks big enough so that two or three people could camp in there for a collab camp out too!

[@JClark2600]

@19:30 I remember watching your channel from years ago and I had to give it to you Joe, You've become an amazing wildlands chef. Maybe an idea for your next channel, backwoods cooking with Joe!

[@DozaCraft]

I'm addicted to these types of videos, it's inspired me SO much to go camping and spend time in the wilderness. Also I'm pumped on a new episode :D

[@siberianflutemusicbystephe1397]

The videos where you are on your own, being goofy, are the best. Keep making those.

[@ally3harkins]

The snow is gorgeous I love the peacefulness of snow it's like the world stops for a little while

[@Baru_XV]

My favorite youtuber cuz long videos and u have a really calming voice too

[@joelberry2293]

this is the only bushcraft series I've watched since the beginning to right now, surely do a few days in a row over night at the fort joe, would love to watch that

[@chrisgrayson3855]

Check out the wooded beardsman...both creative gents

[@donnakuykendall5402]

Joe, I have been building forts all my life... and I am 77 now... But your fort has got to be one of the best I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TheSignifyyy]

Looking real cozy in there Joe! Thanks for the vid as always.

[@OldPackMule]

Yes Joe, you're crazy, but we love your kind of craziness.

[@neesbushcraft]

Just what I needed today, Joe!! I've been feeling pretty lethargic and this is just the inspiration I needed. Thanks, bud! 🤠👍

[@bheineez]

Perfect video of spur of the moment "run with it" ideas! Thanks and great job.

[@Bob-uw1zn]

I like it when you don't bring the dog he's always in your way and always making a mess and always knocking things over

[@GuyPipili]

Cool a 3/4 day camp. The fort is starting to really look good. We're getting blasted by some heavy snow and blizzards for most ot the week. Our snow came late but it is roaring in. Hope you and the family stay safe and warm! Have a great one Joe!

[@joannaquanttumphysics]

What state are you in? I'm replanted in Tennessee, but miss the Cleveland (Ohio) snow!

[@naturegirl8248]

You're doing a great job on your fort! I'm thankful for the colder weather so I can finally enjoy being in the woods building stuff too, but unfortunately there's no snow here.

[@BreeDog823]

Just amazing how good tools, skills, and some strenght there makes everything look so easy.

[@SaltyMafugga]

Joe just build a skylight with some plastic sheeting and a log frame. Don’t attach it, make it like a framed window that just rests on top. Then you can lift one side whenever you want for air or more light or even just remove it in the summer.

[@hunyorosalejos]

always excited my week to end and just watch Joe every saturday (Here in the Philippines). Great vid as always!

[@glendajune9140]

Really productive,& entertaining mini trip Joe. Glad you had a decent amount of snow to make improvements where needed. Looking forward to a trip with, a significant amount of snow,& more revisions to the fort. Love your videos whatever you choose to do. Stay safe, healthy, warm,& productive.💯❤️😀🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@adamreynolds3370]

Fort looks sweet now! Love the videos og fan here been watching for years and still love them!

[@AdventureswithSpackmann]

Oh man last year it started snow at my house and I was like I’m going to sleep outside. It was 10pm I set up a tent, got in and went to sleep. Woke up with almost 3 feet on my tent and it was one my favorite camp outs! Camping on a whim! Thanks for sharing!

[@Pjdlharvey]

Love your videos, Joe. The young and old watch and love your videos. Keep them coming. I have learned so much from you, proof you can teach an old dog new tricks. LOL take care and God Bless you and your beautiful family.

[@kimg8117]

Love the episodes at the fort and what you see gonna do to improve it more.

[@kyleknapstad2765]

I may be in the minority, but I like the family trips. My two daughters enjoy watching your girls camp along with you. Dont let the view counts determine what you enjoy sharing with us.

[@ForemanMade]

Saying feels good when he hurt himself made me chuckle every time

[@deborahkilmer9271]

After an incredibly stressful day, finding your video in the queue was like a cool drink of water on a hot day. Thank you Joe!

[@williamvancleave5379]

It's crazy, I never go camping and not a huge fan of going outside, but this is the most entertaining outdoor channel on YT imo

[@radnamar]

I think we would all enjoy any type of video you wanted to put out. But if you have some canoe ones in the queue, go ahead and put one up! Make us not feel so cold watching all that snow! LOL Thanks for sharing your life with us! Your videos are awesome!

[@IITrevorII]

Good way to start the weekend, thanks Joe!

[@xamber321]

Thanks for the video Joe! Great as always! Would love to see the woodstove at the fort idea come to life!

[@timberdogz]

Fort really pays off for a trip like this! Come in late to a dry secure shelter! Look forward to more winter adventures at the fort!

[@mandalorion]

I've become addicted to these kind of videos, since one randomly popped up on youtube a few days ago. You've become a favourite, keep up the great content. Hello from Wales.

[@jessecox2526]

Home before joe posted thanks big guy!

[@stephen6415]

I love the vibes that your videos, especially the winter, snowy videos, give. Thanks for the upload Joe!

[@darktroll1970]

Hey Joe =) I think you are amazing man! You make me remember how fun it was to be a kid around 10-12 years old and be out in the woods and build on my fort so it would be perfect. To bring food that was prepared in the fort and just enjoyed life. Misunderstand me right, i'm not saying you ARE a kid but I say you make me think of the great memories you have from that time =) love watching your videos. Keep it up man! Cheers!

[@Martinjaegarcia]

JUST REQUESTED “CUT IT WHILE IT’S THERE” AT THE CLUB! Joe, the man of many talents!

[@nickjohnson6195]

I really like the idea of the wood stove in there, or even building a rock fire place and chimney. I like how your turning it into a long term kind of shelter. Always exciting to see your work.

[@masterp2269]

Rock fireplace and chimney all the way. My family's old original cabin in Colorado from 1904 had a hand built foundation/stairwell and fireplace/chimney. Amazing and aesthetically wonderful. They had to take it down mid 2000s, and built a new cabin, but the original steps and foundation remain.

[@arlenehiles2689]

@@masterp2269 Good idea.

[@lloydbethel252]

Great to see you back at the fort. A wood stove would be awesome but the open fire pit is great too.

[@edmartin875]

For warmth and cooking the stove would be better but for visual effects the fire pit hits the spot.

[@vasilkasassie853]

Dear Joe, I am a 56 year old lady from michigan, I have seen all of your videos, I love your adventures, from winter, summer and spring. 5 years ago I suffered from a ruptured aorta and a heart attack the same year. I am good now . My late husband and my kids always loved camping. Not as intense as yours. But I just hope someday that I will be able to do what I love to do, camping. If you ever need a companion for a short trip, please let me know. Love ...vasilka

[@SilverOasisPublishing]

Love your fort episodes, love your building episodes, love you joe

[@neaton77]

I love hearing Canadians curse! “Durn it. Durn it all to heck.” 😂 Edit: 26:27 for anyone interested.

[@SteveKurtzJr]

Came here for this comment 😂👍🏻

[@jackoshmack4911]

We all know you never fail to produce great content 👍

[@gregorygallagher4224]

I enjoy the fact that you woke up at one in the morning and just took off awesome this is my first time figuring out how to get into the comments I enjoy your videos

[@lachlanrobinson2533]

I have a thought for the gap in the roof above the fire. You could make up a section of roof with the long poles in the same way the rest of the roof is done, but tie them all together in one piece with bracing on the underside. And then have the tarp on top and then when you arrive at the fort, you push the front edge up and prop it up with a piece of wood to let the smoke out and sun in. And then when you leave you could close it back up so no snow gets in. Kind of like the little fan openings you see on top of caravans. Just a thought. Loving the build so far 👌

[@quinnsd13]

Love all the improvements, love the fort! I am slightly concerned about the new tarp layer. The shots from up top at the end, it looks like the melting snow on the exposed brown tarp will just run down between the layers to that tear and continue to leak above the bed. (Also, I love the idea of seeing the wood stove added to the fort)

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

Yeah, kinda just needs replaced I think

[@MOI-qq8zc]

Logs and natures putty

[@DylTyrril]

The fort is looking more fortified and all together awesome as you go along, Joe! It's amazing how some small adjustments can go a long way in making the shelter feel more lived in and 'homey'. Seeing the joy it brings you is contagious too! 😀👍

[@abbaalincoln1720]

I love your videos. It's very relaxing to watch and they help me mentally a lot, thank you for the great content and keep it up!

[@randyhines5628]

Two suggestions Joe: make a rake out of a handle and a cross member, split or not. Also, if you anchored the upper or front end of your tarp to a long cross member, it could be tied up higher than the front roof area to still allow smoke out and light in, especially if the tarp were long enough to extend past the gap opening between the sleeping area and the front

[@adamski996fugazi8]

Love the vids Joe, it would be great to see more work on the fort, a front with a working door and a stone chimney/ fire place 🔥

[@arlenehiles2689]

Yes apsolutly

[@a.l.finkbeiner8253]

Joe: (starts the fire) "That's a weird noise coming outta there." ...it's the screaming of the ants! XD (I do love your fort videos, but I enjoyed the canoe trips too!)

[@joannaquanttumphysics]

You forgot "spoiler alert" jk. : )

[@rowanthefirst148]

"When the wood's in the ground man, cut it while it's therrrre, cut it while it's therrrrrre" is now stuck in my head. Cheers from Australia, Joe!

[@calhoun1925]

You have become a safe space for me. I love your videos. Thank you

[@Orbacron]

I like the woodstove idea! Sounds very warm

[@mattrunyon2457]

I’d love to see more joe I love watching these videos makes me wanna get out and built another fort and my buddy’s got on a cliff like face and we absolutely love it out there I’m moving soon and I’ll have all the land and woods I need so I can’t wait keep up the great work man

[@leabethcampbell381]

Your authenticity speaks volumes.

[@marylott3076]

Always enjoy the fort videos Joe. It's cozy and peaceful. Love the additional projects you do to add on or just general maintenance. See next time!

[@Brabopinda]

Absolutely love your content, no bs just focus on tasks at hand and enjoy. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@ajaxx3820]

Id like to see a night with a stove. something different. Diggin the snow and the fort. Thanks Joe.

[@theresapate8718]

Wow so glad your at the fort again . Great!!!

[@maxsdad538]

Those posts in the front look like a great way to impale yourself if you have to get up quickly in the middle of the night.

[@lauradyer8532]

I can't believe it's been 4yrs at the fort. How time Flys. Looks great and so much fun !!

[@rocco3753]

Hey Joe love you stuff! And your dog man!!❤️💙💙

[@carls4552]

Really like that you're back at the fort. Something you might consider, in spring when it's warming up, is to remodel your roof. If you had a pitch to it (like a house), the water and snow would run off instead of collect. You could use your white tarp at the top, or clear plastic like your windows for it to allow a lot of light thru, while keeping you dry.

[@arlenehiles2689]

Great idea, hope he reads your suggestions here, and lets you know his thoughts etc.

[@shawnoreilly3159]

The only thing I would have done a little bit different is the new tarp needs to come up to meet the old tarp underneath... only a problem in the winter with fire and melt, but come spring when the big melts come, its all sliding down the old tarp and into the big gapping whole in the middle of it, and right to the middle of the sleeping system. Still inspiring and love the little boy mentality that comes out during the shoots! Keep it up Joe!

[@hazratmuhazmat8831]

I don't think it is legitimate to call it a fort until you install guard towers and crenellations.

[@josephallen19]

touche

[@GuyPipili]

Don't forget the cannons and cannon balls! You never know what hordes will come through them woods!😉

[@graynano8695]

I'm sooo jealous!! While u are enjoying snow, I'm fighting off the little flying blood sucking demons that should be dead by this time yet here we are...81 today 🤬🤬 can u keep the back door to Canada open and let some of the cold out please 🤣🤣🤣

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Joe .

[@onedudeonehammer]

Great spur of the moment, Joe! Just keep em coming! Always an adventure and something to learn. T.