Tarp Camping in the Rain - Finding Fatwood - 3 Days Bushcraft Trip

#bushcraft #camping #survival
As you might have noticed I like to aim for outings where the weather change. I love that. Going out in the moment when spring arrives like it did here gives me so much to capture with the camera. I'm a sucker for contrasts.
Finding fatwood right away instead of struggling with damp wood in a pine forest. There was some leftover snow just a few days before I went out and I know from experience that exact time is the worst time in the year for making fires. People up north don't understand this. Up there fire is always easy. Because when the woods freeze over they stay frozen. And things stay dry inside throughout the cold season. But here you have rain, snow, melt, rain, snow, melt all winter...It leaves things moist to the core and after a few months of that with up and down over the freezing point fires becomes almost impossible at times. You all know the mantra you hear... "birch bark burns when wet". Where I live that don't work all of the time. In winter here I sometimes find birch bark that will not burn right away even when thrown on open flames. It's not just only the wet it depends on the level of decay etc. It can also vary from tree to tree and from one day to another. So fatwood is the one true thing you always can depend on in all seasons and weather.
One liberating thing I experience every spring is also the first hike with a smaller sleeping bag. Clears up so much room and I have always enjoyed hiking with a smaller backpack like this. Gives more freedom. Been a while since out with the LK35 and I must say... It is a fantastic backpack.
A thing about meals you cook. I have planned ambitious meals before. Made pizzas and baked bread and made sinful cheeseburgers that make you drool... but the best 2 meals I ever had in the wild was so much simpler. You never know when they happen. First one was years ago when having the canoe as a canopy over my Lavvu out on a mire. Some simple fries fried in oil and some fried beef slices in a pan. Some mayo or ketchup don't remember exactly. It was so good. And now this outing. Second night when I did the one pot pasta there... Hadn't even planned it properly. Gnocchi, tomato paste, salt, paprika powder, Onsala Korv (sausage for sandwiches) and Tabasco. It was incredible. This time I didn't even fry the sausage! And I know from experience it will not taste the same if making it again. It was that moment and everything around it.
I definitely prefer to sleep on the ground. But as I have mentioned many times before: finding flat ground is very difficult in these woods. So I always have a simple hammock with a couple of straps at the bottom of my bag just in case. This time it was actually very nice to use it in the warm sun, watching the sun set over those tree tops, over that calm mirror of a lake. And I did not record the horrible struggle all night with the sleeping pad sliding around in it. Should I?
Some really great shots I got this time that I am very pleased with. I hope you will enjoy them too! Dying to get out in my green pickle now that the lakes have cleared up. See you again soon and thanks for watching!

[@HydroSoulMusic]

Why is this man simply the best what YT has to offer in bushcrafting ? Easy answer: He is real and just authentic like no other! No product placement making every video look like a tv commercial, he stick with his well approved gear and loves to use more simple things. No gear war here. He knows so well what to capture with the camera so the results are always such a pleasure to watch for us. Mr. Swedwoods, you Sir are absolutly incredible in what you do and you have well proven the test of time being a big player on here without selling yourself to the industry! My deepest respect to you and please keep going your fantastic work! All the best

[@sergeyleopard8872]

👍

[@kakiyana9349]

Absolutely 🎉

[@tomconcitis9322]

Corporal’s Corner in the United States demonstrates bushcraft skills. He is also a teacher passing on the skills needed to survive in the woods under any conditions.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

​@tomconcitis9322 Corporal Kelly is the BIGGEST sellout in the GAME.. Next to David Canterbury look into rhat man your wayyyy off 😅😂✊️🔥✌️💚

[@BEV323]

Not to put down this gentleman's bushcrafting by no means because he is very good at what he does but there are quite a few others out there who do excellent at this also. Perhaps you may extend your views to include others, also.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

The yellow plastic egg container brought back my memories from decades ago: we used them on our family backpacking adventures. Having REAL eggs to cook lifts the spirits!

[@lucyb15]

Every minute in that forest is a joy, I'll be heading to the forest today too...many thanks!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks for the video

[@robertpurinton7898]

If the site and the tarp are properly prepared that's some good camping right there. I got hooked on it in the military. I don't care if rain isn't in the forecast, my site is prepared like it is. Better prepared and it doesn't take that long.

[@yojimbo6879]

Swede's back! It's going to be a great day.

[@twobyfour]

"This week on Swedwoods, Swed gets into a stare-down with a 300kg moose. Swed wins". Seriously though, thank-you again for showing us this truly amazing place and all that`s in it.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!😅

[@PastramiStaven]

E de där Hultafors Åby yxan? Lite inne på att skaffa den, läst mycket gott. Härligt avsnitt som vanligt, ser alltid fram emot dina nya äventyr.

[@Swedwoods]

Yes. Tack!

[@PastramiStaven]

@@SwedwoodsTack själv.

[@BentbrooksRambles]

It’s refreshing to see a realistic fatwood hunt: too often someone shows immediately finding the best trove of fatwood, seemingly without effort. My own experience mirrors yours here-you have to go through the worthless ones to find nature’s gold. Enjoyed this!

[@PastramiStaven]

Well to be fair, I live in the south of Sweden and it's a bit harder to find as we have more leaf trees, so I do buy some fatwood online or in stores for fairly cheap and prepear it at home and put it in a small cannister I bring with me, also I buy other sort of fire starters to try out some hard waxed cotton (I think made by miltec or some german brand) it was like 8 cylindric, so for me trying out different alternatives that are cheap is fun, I think those waxed cottong things went for like 5€ or so if not less I can't remember I still have a few left.

[@franciscoballester6541]

Hola caballero, me ha gustado mucho tu vídeo espero ver más vídeos suyos un saludo.

[@VIDADECAMPONAPRATICA]

Show, te acompanhamos de um vale longínquo cercado de montanhas com mais de 4.000m de altitude, imagine que para chegar aqui só a pé ou a cavalo. É realmente como voltar no tempo! Nós vivemos como antigamente a não ser pela antena de internet por satélite! Para fazer compras é necessário um dia de viagem e por mais surreal que seja o lugar onde vivemos nós sempre te assistimos e curtimos seus vídeos desde uma casa ilhada por rios de águas termais com cachoeiras cristalinas no coração da selva andina e sem vizinhos!

[@Swedwoods]

That sounds awesome my friend! Thanks!

[@matthewcharmon77]

Amazing. Thanks for taking us along! Instead of the sleeping pad I take a roll of reflectics I call it. It’s like the front widow reflective shades you put up in your car to keep it cool. They sell it as an insulation. Extremely light weight.

[@ericstoever9577]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. A good fire can make all of the difference in a trip out, and your tips make it better for all of us!

[@MrDwanehoward]

A really nice blend of art and bushcraft. Probably the best on KZbin.😊

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@motbuadambac]

Quá là thú vị cảnh đẹp tuyệt vời

[@johnbiddal5951]

I learned a useful lesson about looking for Fat Wood in tree roots, rather than just higher up the tree. A pleasure to see the Moose and the Wood Ant's nest was impressive! 👍

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Such a wonderful watch. Nothing better that time in the great outdoor ❤❤❤.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@onkelu3478]

Einfach wieder ein Genuss, raus in die Natur und nur entspannen, sehr schön! Danke fürs Video und bis demnächst. 🙋‍♂👍👌😉 💪

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@christiantomahawk5877]

Hola amigo swedwoods 🤝👋, que buenos tips diste para poder encender una fogata después que se va la nieve , gracias x el dato y nuevamente x las bellas imágenes, esos momentos de silencios son unicos para el alma, te agradezco el poder compartir esos momentos.un abrazo y saludos cordiales from viña del mar Chile 🤝🙏👍🪓🏕️⛰️🏞️🗻🇨🇱!!!!!

[@hanksbud2544]

A start to a great Saturday. Coffee and Swedwoods video. Thank you for yaking us along,

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@craigrobertson6082]

Awesome practical demonstrations. Thanks again. It is always a great way to start my Saturday.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@user-mm7xr8if1u]

I was informed snd educated in the first 4 minutes of this video---all about what's good wood and what's not, for your campfire. Years ago, I lived by the Mississippi River, which is full of wood--not all of it good! Example: cottonwood is a no vote. Being by the river, the tree actually absorbes the sand! It dulls chain saw blades, almost ruins them. Cottonwood also burns like toilet paper--flash, bam, gone. We burned ALOT of Cottonwood in our stove and killed a couple of chainsaws with that sand in the wood.

[@user-ej1xb8fi5v]

Your camping is very attractive!🏕️ I was impressed.✨ I thought that the rain was not comfortable.☔️ However, on seeing your camping, I understood that raining camp isn’t bad.🤭 I can be relaxed when I hear a rainy sound.😌 Your video became the splendid hint. It will update my camping.⛺️ I enjoy Japanese beautiful nature, too.🇯🇵🌸🏝️🍁⛄️

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@user-cx5kk2wx3o]

Спокойная,расслабляющая обстановка в сказочном лесу😊😊😊

[@catherinegowan1362]

Loved your hammock set up by the lake. Peaceful

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@user-yt3qo7ij9m]

Привет. Спасибо за Фильм:)

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@landscape7734]

Yes !!! There is more than Fish in sweden : älg ! Thanx for showing us some wildlife-filming !

[@TheGreasyCamper]

Thank you great Saturday viewing

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@drtrick6948]

Excellent very enjoyable content every time I watch! Thank you.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@user-gm9ns6sz1q]

Как всегда, класс!!!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@bonilsson3161]

Tried with a stove just outside my tarp setup and a heat driven fan blowing heat in to the mostly closed tarp area, temp was just above freezing and quite moist from lots of rain just before. It really was a nice feeling. Having stove in tarp covered area and I can skip the fan.

[@susanhazra976]

So beautiful, especially those last scenes in the hammock over the water, so tranquil, felt like I was there ! Thank you.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@SotVandoeun168]

Sure❤❤❤. His video is good.

[@dennisphillips]

You are the best my friend!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@cheesedude1733]

Perfect Something to watch on the flight to Lebanon tomorrow! Looking forward to it!

[@dianenorkus9906]

In Georgia, with all our pine trees, we refer to this wood as fat lighter. You can also find sap/resin often oozing out of the side of pine trees. Cut some off and it will give you a hot start on your fire once lit.

[@cogaicotu]

Thank you for this relaxing video, it inspired me: no matter where I live, I must practice survival challenges and be optimistic.❤❤❤

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@olavmsonge5221]

Did not know you could use spruce that way. Thanks💯💢

[@Nunya_Binness]

Cool to see the moose! I was starting to wonder if there was any wildlife left in Sweden.

[@stevenensminger5737]

Always looking forward to seeing your next outing I have been doing bushcraft survival for 42 years and now and then you always show me something new your knowledge of the forest is off the wall... Lifetime subscriber 🌲🔥

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@armandmjolli896]

one of the best videos created by you . Congratulations.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@Motorbronx]

This knowledge is gold:) Beautiful

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@talljohn66]

Love the tarp shelter! Unique and original.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@mirektarkowski1809]

Dużo przydatnych informacji fajny film pozdro💪👍

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@asmith7876]

Tarp and hammock is my go-to! You can sit, if it rains pull the tarp over and still cook and have a view of the forest, love it. Exped makes excellent gear and has an insane warranty. In the US there are fire ants...won't kill you but wow they can hurt! Amazing forest, great skills, great food...must be watching Swedwoods!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@chuckrf1502]

Excited to watch!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@The-man-with-the-many-pipes]

Hello thanks for sharing, very nice 👋

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@crowevurt]

beautiful spring green scenes, always such enjoyable content. the Swedsman never disappoints

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@kentfreier5705]

I'm an airport engineer. Didn't know about the JAS-39. Thanks for that reference. I love airplanes

[@rick546]

Absolutely brilliant video again. Thank you

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@roadsofdiscovery]

Sound of silence, sound of nature, thks lot🙏🏻

[@Lytieudong1985]

Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@utubetjc]

Excellent videography! The meal preparations are always interesting and give me ideas for my next camping trip. Well done.👊

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@kevinscudamore2711]

Always good 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@samhill3496]

Great sunset catch. Getting time for the lakes to melt off in the north country. Take care. Be safe. Next time

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Nice to see you out with the Haglof LK35 rucksack And recovering from your injury.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@DimitriLambermont]

Great video. Beautiful place.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@robertdodd9623]

Excellent Videography, Beautiful scenery, wonderful to see wildlife and to hear vocalizations. Best Bushcraft on KZbin in my opinion. Relaxing and Refreshing, exquisite job Sir !

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@tombryant6061]

Excellent! Fat wood for the win.

[@Miguel_ON65]

Great as usual my friend. Relaxing trip of course. Nice. Thank you for sharing.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@AmandaPreslar-le5yt]

2:50

[@slavsquench7693]

wonderful video, as always!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@pedrogarciasanchez1704]

Fantastic swedwoods, la toma del alce y del hormiguero lo mejor, hasta pronto. 👍🙋‍♂️

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@LIONtoCT125]

Jag njuter alltid av det tack Med respekt från Japan

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@geroldknoebel3836]

Wunderschöne Natur bei euch, die Wälder und Seen, einfach sagenhaft. Ich beneide euch. Gruß aus Frankfurt.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@eprohoda]

salut, this is professional -goodbye. Swedwoods, 🔥

[@sergeysergey5589]

Шикарное видео. Респект.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@Richard.357]

I always look forward to your videos. excellent 👌. Thanks for taking us on your awesome adventure.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@terrym1065]

Wonderful filming as always, no disappointments, thanks brother Swed👍👍 Sometimes things just come together in a simple, easy and satisfying way that defies words, seems you hit this trip at the right moment. Lots of pine forest in my general area, fatwood is plentiful so I never use anything else. Great camps, fires and food, expect nothing less per usual. Thanks for the work and wild trip, very nice. See ya next time.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much my friend!

[@chrismontague1120]

Thank you for making these videos! I love watching them before bed almost every night. So much more entertaining than TV, and very educational! Growing up in the hollers of SE Ohio hunting, trapping, fishing, and camping. Your videos bring me much joy knowing that others are also still embracing the wounder full world that we all share. Mother Nature has much healing powers if one is willing to listen and engage in. Keep up the Great work! Your friend Chris.... >>>>>-------------------->

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@RubenArrieta]

I really enjoy your films. I learn a lot, soothing, calm, peace. Thank you man.

[@samhill3496]

I got a bunch of new gear to try out. Maybe get out in next month. Therapy for a good while on this knee replacement. Backyard or an auto camp

[@michel9100]

Waow...good idea...low profile tent

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@woodsboyhunterskogsarmann]

hey there big man, another great tarp set up, plenty of room, nice and cozy, low enough in case the winds pick up, superb mate :)

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@moichuitroll]

The two ends plans with the beast screams are beautiful :)

[@user-fe9ii6ry5u]

안녕하세요.. 한국에서 이 영상을 시청합니다.😊 참 오랫만에 다시 만나는 듯 합니다. 요즘 제가 심한 감기로 많이 아팠습니다. #swedwoods님의 불피우기를 볼 수 있어... 행복한 1인입니다.🤗 감사합니다~♡♡♡

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks and hope you recover soon!

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Haven't watched one of your videos in quite a while. It didn't disappoint. Very nice. Thank you. 😃

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@szeryf7983]

Pozdrawiam serdecznie 🤗👍👏

[@bonilsson3161]

Love your tarp setup. I am planning to modify a hilleberg tarp by making a stove jack.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

That Trangia Kettle of yours has paid for itself a 10,000 times over. You should write a recipe book of Trangia Kettle meals. Excellent content as always.

[@Swedwoods]

Its a Biltema kettle. Thanks!

[@RobertsBulgaria]

@@Swedwoods Somehow, I was expecting that. 😂

[@notquiteultralight1701]

@@Swedwoodshey there all. Is Biltema a Swedish brand? Also, what brand lantern is this and I really like this particular pack! Loved this by the way!

[@andrewgorden1041]

Always makes my day to see your videos. Love the authenticity you bring and the little detailed explanations that will make all the difference in making it or breaking it. Love bacon in my potatoes too. Thank you!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@muddnyreye]

Incredible 👍

[@tomaslepp]

Wow, ballt med Älgarna!!!

[@sbsaxb611]

Nice foraging for fatwood. Thanks for this lovely video

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@meysam9]

Beautiful camping

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@margaretgood580]

What a beautiful forest your in there, it reminds me of a Hansel and Gretel forest..🌲 Always enjoy your videos, I like how to travel to different locations .. love your tarp set-up too plenty of space inside ... that Moose was eyeing you off 😅 looking forward to seeing your next video Swedwood ❤ stay safe out there 🕊🙏❤

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@lupettozonzolante]

Complimenti, video bello ed interessante🐺

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@user-kz5tg7hz6z]

Спасибо за видео.

[@RhinoRider2006]

Your taro will really keep you away from the elements. Where I live the wood seems good on the outside but when you open it it is soft. we call that Punky. the only way to burn it is to have a really good fire going, do not depend on it for heat, it is just some volume. We do not get much birch dead fall here, must be hardier. in the spring I look for the dead standing jack Pine. always a good burn. Thanks for the work, always enjoy.I forgot to mention the Moose and calves ( think I saw them running) I could be wrong but since I have been watching your videos, that is the first animal I have seen. You 2 had a good stare down

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@user-hf7nd6pe9v]

Thanks for the footage, Sweddy - really enjoyed this upload, some awesome scenery. Try some butter and garlic powder in your instant mashed potato 👍

[@Swedwoods]

Good tip thanks!

[@migueldepedro251]

Muy relajantes los videos, nada como observar una fogata, supongo que en Suecia no hay osos..Gracias

[@Swedwoods]

Most bear dense area in the world is a place in sweden. Thanks!

[@stevenpalmer8058]

I'm so jealous of your LK35 rucksack, it looks like it was made yesterday, my one has had a few repairs.....I'm not the best with a needle and thread 🙂

[@unclebear5328]

Saturday evening and we just came home from a bushcraft trip. Had a shower and just sat down with a cold beer and found a new video from Swedwoods! Doesn't get much better than this! I'm also wondering if You can recommend any good books about bushcrafting. Anyway, thanks for all your great videos!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@Swedwoods]

books from Lars Fält are my favorites. But more survival than bushcraft to be honest

[@DieterZude]

Klasse! Und wieder haben wir das Gefühl, dass wir uns jeden Moment über den Weg laufen. Bleib gesund!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@paddor]

Very beautiful video again. Can’t wait for my vacation in Sweden this July.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@pjferrari7678]

Fat wood is the greatest gift from nature ... it saved many many fires under wet conditions

[@samhill3496]

Enjoying the vid. Hope you got some new boots keep feet dry. Looks as if spring is coming there. Our crazy winter hardly happened. One 0 F day and a few inches of snow. Lot of freezing temps. The bugs will eat us alive this year.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@monfry2675]

This calms me down again as always

[@papabiel]

Always amazing man!!!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@user-fe9ii6ry5u]

ㅎ 안녕하세요 😊 일하다 잠시 영상을 봅니다. 그냥 좋다-♡-♡-♡ 요즘 사춘기 아이들 덕에 제마음이 평온하지 않습니다. 따스하게 타는 모닥불에 쓰린마음 내려놓고.. 잠시 멍때리고 있습니다. 😂 고마워요~♡

[@snowrob0]

35:18... did you say to yourself whew I am glad it's not the fall! 37:42 that was cool!!

[@DustyOldPanda]

So relaxing to watch. Thank you.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@nikomikaelkorhonen8702]

Great vid once again. Thanks for the useful tips on fatwood! Loved that shot from afar at around 29:40. Your camp looks so inviting, like an oil painting. It makes the viewer just want to step inside and sit by the fire. I'm so pumped for spring coming in again!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@Terror_WoodS]

Better with each video! Nice to hear Grippen in such a wilderness, welcome to NATO ;)

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!🤝

[@tonym6275]

Espectacular el vídeo 👍 Saludos y un abrazo amigo 😊

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!