Minimalistic Camping with a Sleeping Bag and a Hooting Owl

[@kennyobrien]

Erik, I've been backpacking here in the states my entire adult life, but I never cared to watch backpacking videos until I stumble on one of yours. Now I never miss a chance to watch your videos on my big screen and with headphones on so I don't miss a single sound you've captured. Thank you!

[@thomasmusso1147]

Yep .. Erik has an eye for composition. Superb in the simplicity of it's complexity.

[@zulufoxx3829]

Yes!!! Well said!!!

[@ericstoever9577]

His audio is truly professional quality.

[@TheWindyBurrow]

It wouldn't be a Sunday morning without Erik's video from the wilderness 🌲☕👍 ~francesca

[@fraross6212]

Thank you Erik. After a long wet day paddling in Scotland I made camp and got into my tent. An owl in a nearby tree asked " whoooo are youuuuuuu? Fantastic. First time I heard an owl and I felt honoured, he was welcoming me to his land.

[@sv3n1234]

It’s incredible how much your films improved over the last two or three years, although the films back then were far from being bad. The sound, the long shots, the details, the different focal lengths, the story-telling and your peaceful meditative contentment all come together in these absolute masterpieces of films. At least to me, they trigger this deep primordial longing for adventure and exploring and have inspired me to go solo-camping on my own. Thanks for creating them!

[@erik_normark]

Thanks! I appreciate that :) All the best

[@LiberalArtsFactory]

It's really beautiful to see you willing to enjoy your daily life. I will see you well. I'm making a video of a traditional Korean singer, a designer from Samsung Electronics, and two men who came home and traveled and sing. So I saw and felt a lot, so I left a comment.

[@wangellama3288]

You already proofs that you are the symbol of peace and soothing Erik. We owe you for your each film.

[@blackibex]

The stars... 🤩

[@Oldsparkey]

I breathed a sigh of relief when you turned the hatchet over and used it to strike against. Worse thing that could happen are some splinters , better then a cut hand. Every trip I go on when the Owls are sounding off I consider it a worthy trip. I have had them sit above my camp and call , even get into some discussions between them selves. In the Florida Swamps the Barred Owls call of " Who cook's for you , Who cooks for.. you all " is the sound I like to hear. They also make a sound like laughter that will make you listen.

[@andresarana724]

Your videos are a treat to my soul, they are peacefully and I am thankful. God bless you and God bless Sweden.

[@jeffhayward9544]

Erik, thank you again for another peaceful start to my Sunday morning. A holy moment, indeed. Cheers from 🇨🇦🤙 🌲☕️👍

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

So Nice.You dont Really need Much more Than a slepingbag an axe and a Lot of Coffee.

[@erik_normark]

Yes, simple is best :)

[@pastorpfp1]

Long time subscriber! I appreciate the wildlife and naming them for us! Thank you! God bless you!

[@ewengillies9826]

That night sky was unbelievably awesome Erik. Life begins under a stary sky and a beautiful Autumn evening. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us they can not be replicated. Bushyboy Oz.

[@christinae30]

And here it is spring...🇸🇪 (which I think you know. Wonderful world we have, autumn and spring at the same time 🌏🤗🌍)

[@benhikescamps]

Tack Erik! Great as always! Love those black grouse.

[@noedog]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@suebrown3465]

Very nice video..also love the stars in the night sky. You must sleep very well at night after skiing and all the fresh air. I always appreciate watching your videos! Take care 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Interesting how the pitch of the sound of your steps in the snow raises in the beginning, the closer you get to the microphone. Pure physics, the absorption coefficient increases with the pitch. Never noticed the effect in any other video. Great, Erik! Also how the fire sounds. Cheers, Martin 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@TCUteacher]

Coffee and thumbs up still makes me smile every time 😎 💜☕️

[@walkingwithouttalking]

Very nice, the short part with the black grouse was beautiful. As always, very relaxing. Takk for the effort.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thank you again, Erik. 🙂☕👍

[@trudiswanson9855]

The grouse were funny things ❤ I will always watch and always be amazed at how ALL that puffy sleeping bag goes into a tiny, weeeeny, bag! Beautiful stills. Thanks Erik. Greetings from Queensland Australia. 🐞🇭🇲

[@scandinaviannaturediaries8892]

Fantastic video 🤩 Spring really is the most fantastic time to get out there. The owls and grouse were precious. Thank you ☮️💟

[@erik_normark]

Yes spring is really nice! :) Thanks

[@backpack_and_boots]

Nice to see that spring is slowly arriving in the far north. The days of skiing don't seem to be over yet, but Erik's videos are slowly getting a little greener again. I'm looking forward to the next video to see how far spring is on it´s way😊👍

[@danvanderwoude4446]

The incredible night sky and the magnificent sounds are so delightful. Thank you Erik!

[@jacyellowtree6043]

Tack Erik! 👏👏👏👏😊😊😊☮️☮️☮️☮️

[@EugeneKuntsevo]

10:13 Click 👍

[@jansturk]

Vacker djupblå färg på himlen i kvällningen.

[@Mo_Polis]

The starry night was beautiful again! Thank you!

[@japeltoni]

Minimalistic Excellence! Thank you Erik for converting complex to simple so smoothly, Greetings from Finland

[@chrisj49300]

So beautiful, and relaxing. One thing I’m puzzled about is the amount of coffee powder 🙂

[@badhabitz69]

Go hard or go home!!!

[@moritzberger9383]

You must be new to the channel :D

[@travisb.8005]

Cowboy Coffee...A Holy Moment.

[@zulufoxx3829]

Agreed!

His pot isn't exactly tiny. If you take into consideration the amount of coffee that is usually being used to make espresso shots (with very little amount of water) the amount of coffee he uses doesn't look so extreme.

[@mikestefani7414]

A beautiful video Erik! We all need some nature in our lives. 👍☕️

[@georgerosado5194]

Im just waking up on my day off from work enjoying Erik's youtube videos 🎥

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Erik, thank you for sharing another fine video. You did another magnificent job of filming. All the best to you. Stay healthy out here. 🤗

[@fuggoff5277]

Yes Hooters and Pigeons

[@albertopompei8175]

Bravo Erik sei fortissimo ! ! ! Un abbraccio da Milano 🇮🇹Italia

[@allieandmaria]

Spring very much showing it's colours. Thank You! 💕

[@TheDenisedrake]

10:25 "I'm too sexy for this forest, too sexy for this forest, so sexy it hurts. I'm a grouse, you know what I mean and I do my little turn on the snow-pack."

[@bertkelly7650]

That cowboy coffee will put hair on your chest, man or woman. : - )

[@jpbrayon8256]

Great vid. Narrative would make the experience that much better. Thx & Cheers! JP

[@mangjanagks2830]

This is beautifful day erik.. Good nice

[@theforestandme_outdoor]

wow erik! Your night shots are so incredibly good!

[@riittaharo6165]

”Keväälle!” 👍🇫🇮

[@itssafeinthecity]

till våren. Yes Sir! Thank you Erik.

[@ericlang7700]

What's going on Eric? I hope you are doing well my friend! Just had my morning coffee with you! Spring is still melting your deep snow> when does it really get to be a little warmer? Has your climate changed, or pretty the same? The beauty is evident. Lucky man! Thanks, Erik Peace!

[@erik_normark]

This spring has been quite warm until now, but we have got so much snow this winter so it'll take some time to melt it all! :) Thanks Eric

[@twiglet2214]

Minimalism - i can't get enough of it !

[@kimjensen7607]

Holy moment cheers to the spring :)

[@derfrankieoutdoor8249]

Thanks Erik for these great pictures. During my tours I keep thinking of your calm in your films. The quiet thumbs up - I now imitate you more often. Please continue without music and language ... Greetings - from a fan of yours - a little outdoor Frankie from Germany ...

[@erik_normark]

Thanks Frankie!

[@MrNyctale]

Tengmalm's Owl !

[@thomasmusso1147]

Coffee .. a Magic Moment 👍. The other too .. 😊.

[@erik_normark]

Thanks Thomas! :)

[@zulufoxx3829]

THAT has to be some Cowboy strength coffee! HOO-aaahhhh!

[@SusanneBark]

Vacker uggla och lätet är väldigt ro givande. Fin film igen.

[@ysgolgerlan]

Thanks for the video, yes indeed the snow is receding.

[@serge.levesque]

Thank you :-)

[@ronforrestjr2493]

Very relaxing and peaceful

[@georgerosado5194]

Thoes black goose makes the sound of the pigeons we have here in the states(nyc) 😀

[@j.v.1493]

07:30 it is funny how you must have gotten up in the cold once before to place the camera and then undress you again 😂

[@lars-goranabrahamsson7356]

Skogsmys när det är som allra bäst. Pärlugglan ropar och orrarna spelar, så otroligt njutbart att höra och se !!

[@erik_normark]

Ja fågelljuden sätter stämningen!

[@beingaware8542]

The night sky was fantastic. A great addition to this video!

[@sifawdocumentarychannel]

hello nice footage

[@owencurley3520]

Fabulous!

[@ziegenmilch1]

Härligt med vårvintern, tycker det är bäst att sova under fri himmel. Fantastiska ljud och bilder, Erik! Skål för våren!

[@erik_normark]

Ja den kontakt man får till omgivningen är svårslagen när man sover utan tält, så länge vädret tillåter förstås :) Tack!

[@ziegenmilch1]

@@erik_normark fast ibland kan den kontakten vara lite smärtsam 😄 vaknade en gång när en ren kom galopperande, stannade precis bredvid min sovsäck och tänkte nog gräva upp nåt ätbart och drämde till mig på armen 🤣

[@AndrePostTenor]

Amazing! Great video.

[@rad4627]

Your morning coffee was a rip, had me laughing because that’s what I feel like On my first beer

[@sayed.j8581]

danke schon

[@davemiller251]

Tin vorun. A holy moment?

[@saunamchan2908]

You've been doing a lot of no-shelter trips lately. Must be enjoying them quite a bit! Did it take you some time to feel comfortable with the idea?

[@erik_normark]

Yes for overnighters when weather is good it's my preferred way to go. I have been doing this since child, so I guess I kind of have grown into liking it :)

[@craigrobertson6082]

Another great trip Erik. All the best.

[@gurkankosova4033]

💛💙😊

[@weezerr2d283]

I really enjoyed this video !!! Thanks...

[@Przewalskis]

Till våren! Skål! Och här sitter jag med min cappuccino på soffan och skålar. Din film, som vanligt, utsökt i sin enkelhet.

[@wanderingbox7971]

🤙

[@kiyeolkim4655]

Looks like very cold~ ㅠㅠ

[@halabujioutdoors]

엄두가 안나지만 그래서 한번 해보고 싶지요 ㅎㅎ

[@MrJayson204]

When Erik FINALLY gets his warm beverage 👱🏻‍♂️👍🏻☕️🇸🇪

[@Lucasrainford]

Awesome a always Erik, so relaxing to watch, this is ASMR to me. Cheers, take care :)

[@ma3302012]

☕️👍

[@TheNlander]

Spring relaxing full Impact 🙂

[@axeljohnson4587]

I always have a keen eye on the gear you select for your treks. On this trip, three sleeping pads. Your reasoning?

[@erik_normark]

They are summer pads, and I don't like to freeze :)

[@KelojaLuonnosta]

So relaxing and beautiful again, thanks Erik. Greetings from Finland, Esa / Keloja Luonnosta

[@erik_normark]

Thanks Keloja!

[@ericstoever9577]

Bonus: at this time of year when you’re still camping on the snow, there are no bugs or spiders getting into your boots!

[@andrewmacaulay1585]

Your running low on snow Erik...🇨🇦

[@erik_normark]

Yes soon the skis will go to rest :)

[@alexw.wilderness]

Nice Vid....

[@weeringjohnny]

Now I know how to say "Cool morning coffee shot" in Swedish.

[@Karen-dq8nw]

How well do you sleep in those conditions? Soundly, or waking up a lot? i like that you photograph or film the wildlife without scaring them away, as many KZbin creators do.

[@erik_normark]

I often wake up and kind of sleep in periods, not so many hours in total. Thanks Karen

[@igorkyllinen8921]

👍👍👍

[@Benfilms]

Great to watch your night and day activities in these winter conditions. What did you say when the tea was ready?

[@erik_normark]

"To the spring!" (till våren)

[@andreiwild]

Nice video!

[@andersflagg1469]

Du inspirerar! Tog själv en natt på Orust i helgen. Har en vintersovsäck -20 limit men upplever att jag inte får upp värmen riktigt. Tips! Innerliner kanske? Ner mot noll grader var det på natten. Måste säga också att det var fantastiskt att vakna upp till all fågelsång och speciellt spillkråkan som satt i trädet alldeles intill.

[@erik_normark]

Tack Anders! Det kan vara mycket som spelar in, fukt och vind kanske vanligast. Ett varmt underställ brukar jag ta på mig det hjälper en del.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Hi Erik! Wow!! Amazing!! I love the owl sounds when we go camping here in Massachusetts! Just curious. Are those public government lands or are they private lands? Just wondering. A few of the bushtuber folks i follow in your neck

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Of the woods have permission to go out on timber company lands. I only ask because I want to start doing trips on private lands, with permit of course. Covid has brought so many irresponsible people into the backcountry with human feces not catholed properly, dog feces in a bag and thrown up into trees. Anyway. Guess i ranted a bit! Thank you again Erik!

[@erik_normark]

Thanks! These are private lands, but here in Sweden you are free to hike and camp, at least for one night, almost anywhere. Without damaging anything of course.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

@@erik_normark Wow!! That’s awesome! Sadly, I’m not sure if most Americans are responsible enough to not damage stuff. Of course the people I surround myself with are responsible leave no trace folk but others not so much. I don’t know where that lack of respect for the natural world comes from here in America. Like, for instance, you definitely can’t go camping in a semi popular park or wilderness area and expect to find firewood. People don’t have a little fire for warmth and mood, they burn huge ones for long periods of time while they drink heavily and stay up all night. I should know. I’m a recovering alcoholic who did this very thing. This is why private landowners put up no trespassing signs everywhere because of the liability of having people on their property partying, getting hurt and suing them. It’s crazy around here Erik! Anyway! Hey, I look forward to seeing the firebox stove in the mix again sometime! Take care my friend. 🙂

[@yellowbeard9958]

With you in spirit .why no bivvie bag ? Nothing like sleeping under the stars .just keep boots in a bag eh .not a good morning when your boots are full of snow 😂 funtimes

[@momobadilak]

wow -- looks like the bug dipper at 6:02? right side, midway up?

[@georgerosado5194]

Wow its still snow & cold weather? Maybe warmer weather is coming soon

[@erik_normark]

We have colder weather right now, typical April! :)

[@juanlobon73]

Does a bivy bag make sense for you ?

[@Hitsuzizi-kumo]

Did you sleep well last night?

[@paillette2010]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@АлександрНикитин-ь7ъ]

Thank you for the video. For you, a poem about winter: A poem - Here, and the winter is over. So, the winter is over, The time has come, the warmth of spring, From the snow, the meadow is resting, The trees are noisy, without leaves, Around, the wind is making an alarming noise, It is warm, it will bring peace, The body marvels at its lightness, And, the whole forest will become a home, Spring ray, beating in the clouds, Breaking through them all like a breach, Glides on, through those woods, Creating a beautiful picture, Hope, light and warmth, And is it good that winter is over? 11.04.2021

[@erik_normark]

Thank you! I think it's good that winter is over.

[@tzk121]

Hi Erik, have you ever experienced any scary wild animal situations while sleeping?

[@erik_normark]

I haven't, they use to stay away form me :)

[@rezkali01]

NIce vids like always.What type of backpack are you using?looks like Hyperlite

[@erik_normark]

Hi, it's Exped Lightning 45.

[@jla3772]

Is that a Hilleberg tarp?

[@erik_normark]

It's from Black diamond

[@jla3772]

@@erik_normark Thanks man

[@stiches5803]

Kalas som alltid. Blir ett gäng nya t-shirts nu med. Ha det Gott

[@erik_normark]

Tack! :)

[@nacka78]

You never use sunglasses in your winter clips... Doesn't bother you the sunlight deflected from the snow at all?

[@erik_normark]

In the forest it's less problem, but it can get annoying!