No Sleeping Bag or Shelter - Surviving the Night in the Snow

[@backseatdriver4833]

I’ve been binge watching your videos for the last couple weeks,I miss being able to do similar adventures as a kid. I broke my neck when I was 24 and have been in a wheelchair since,98’. I’m living vicariously through your experiences thank you.

[@matthias8267]

I'd def watch a man in His wheelchair doing survival craft Videos !

[@FUYouTubeCensors]

Damn brah, you're basically the bushcraft Stephen Hawking

[@wynandsteyn]

That makes me want to weep

[@gustavcrossbow2805]

how did it happen

[@wiktorstypa7545]

I would also totally binge watch a survival videos from a wheelman :) We're wainting here man !

[@RedForeman301]

I used to camp a long tome ago. Xander I found your channel last week. You have inspired me to put down the bottle and start camping. Its been a great 10 days and I can't wait to get out into the woods!

[@XanderBudnick]

Dude amazing!!

[@user936]

Fresh clean living with nothing but a day full of contemplation. Go for it 🌭🔥⛺

[@bboyudon]

Awesome stuff Stephen. Sending you strength for a great 2023 full of adventure

[@dirtnapz996]

I hope you went camping, Stephen!

[@Simon-beast]

Hey man I hope you are still keeping it up!

[@XanderBudnick]

I normally would never use this much wood so I figure Id donate $200 to #TeamTrees for all the firewood and the spruce boughs I used in this video :p

[@alexh3199]

Legend.

[@EzeAdventurer]

That's the way!!!

[@J4060]

Well done, mate.

[@danielebortoluzzi]

Bravo.

[@silby77]

You are the man!

[@carlinmccormick1105]

You rock Xander! I'm an old lady from the suburbs and enjoy watching your videos. I find them enjoyable for reasons I fail to understand. Keep up the good work.

[@dylandraws8278]

Go out and camp ur probably wanting to get out and do stuff like this that's why you enjoy it

[@Edwxrd69]

Gilf Holy

[@tomjey]

@@dylandraws8278 True that.

[@emancify]

What's not to like about Xander "XXX/Cage" Budnick? Even if age is catching up to you... you can always dream about him saving you both in a survival situation. The younger women who visit this channel... they do this on the down low.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Never seen anyone use two Siberian log fires like this. Really cool! I like that you included the time-lapse. Neat to see how the fires burned throughout the night. Big thumbs up!!

[@neddmoulton1]

That was cool, I'd like to see you build a 4 pole shelter with a top and two ends then have that fire on both sides and see how warm that would be and see if you could leave the fire burning all night without any adjustments to it. Make it a somewhat small shelter just enough to sit up and to lay down and sleep

[@FlatlandMando]

A man I knew who had been a " timber cruiser" in Finland talked about building a "crack fire"& sleeping across from it in winter. Also then most winter clothing was wool- based which had some desirable qualities discarded too soon in our times.I really enjoyed this

[@KyryllVere]

Нодья

[@OboriNN]

It's interesting, that you guys call it "Siberian..." 😄

[@Randy12346]

braindead too? You do not see anything wrong with this when he could use that wood to keep a house, tent warm for a whole lot longer? Being wasteful for the sake of social media revenue?

[@ghnfyhj]

It’s about time I find a video where someone demonstrates how to make a fire and survive without a tent. 99.9% of all survival videos don’t do this. Excellent job my dude

[@AudioJeep]

In truth you dont even need a fire, or a lot of clothes. There are children raised by wolves in siberia (much much colder than america), and they are immune to cold and rain and hypothermia. It is possible to train your body to ignore hot and cold

[@nickcarroll8565]

@@AudioJeephahaha are you sure it’s possible to train your body like that, or are these kids just genetic phenoms that we only see because they were the only ones that survived?

[@leegrahamoutandabout8327]

I'm glad I found your channel, super enjoying it, you keep it entertaining for sure. Congratulations on your sobriety. Live life to its fullest.

[@badkatrising3918]

Thought it was very sweet how you hugged each log after it fell and before you cut it. That’s what I call conservation.

[@badkatrising3918]

@@Molooimacoemoomoo I know brother. Just trying to be funny.

[@ksedillo2233]

Of all the outdoor channels this is by far the best one. Always fun and relaxing to watch.

[@kelhawk1]

Thanks for sharing that, it prompted me to look at more of his stuff.

[@Aasshhiiqq]

Found your video 1st video like a year ago, & today again got recommended , opened your channel clicked on this latest video & here am i watching it in mid night ! Same vibe ! I am glad you have started talking in vidoes & explaining everything! I still PREFERRED you not talking in videos, just doing things as no one is present there except you ! Soothing & peaceful as i am living there through your videos ! Keep it brother ! Love & peace from INDIA ♥️

[@silby77]

Here I am being scared of doing my first winter camp (even though I know I can do it) and my man Xander is sleeping on pine boughs with nothing but a couple of raging fires. You have furthered my inspiration! Thanks for the awesome content!!

[@SamiP-ik7vj]

The more insulational layers your shelter is going to have (and the smaller its size = more easily co-heated by your own body it is), the more your mind should be at ease. As long as ventilation is not overlooked.

[@Rick-wb8gt]

Can't do that every where not stealth camping

[@williamholmes3467]

I like that you hug your logs before chopping them.

[@brianlosure]

It finally occurred to me on its third instance happening at 3:37 that you weren’t hugging the logs because you were so happy to find them for your fire, you were simply measuring the length of your cut. 😂

[@listentofin]

lol you never know when he’s joking or not

[@chiiasharif]

🤣

[@XanderBudnick]

it was a bit of both

[@Grygong555]

Yeah the stretch of your arms is roughly your body length btw :p

[@Turtisland]

3:35 is more accurate

[@benmiller9710]

I watch these videos all the time. All of them brilliant. However I can't deny… I love the fact that you talk throughout this. I think it's so much more sincere because you can hear the truth in your voice, a lot more believable if that makes sense. This one defo top of my favorites so far. 10/10

[@gregariousgaming6497]

That time lapse must have required so much data space, but it was so worth it. Beautiful! And congrats again on your sobriety and getting out there and finding ways to make life great. I love the logic that if you used to to do healthy things to bring you "up" you can actually do things that are hard to make regular life be perceived as "up". I'll apply it to my own recovery as well!

[@streamfinder6578]

This video gives me flashbacks to wildland firefighting. At one of the fires we got sent out to, the main fire had spotted over and started creeping up the side of a mountain. We had to hike to the top and dig line all the way up. We didn't finish until dark, and since we were so remote the hand-line had to be monitored for potential burn overs. So we stayed out all night on the edges of this mountain in Northern California with freezing temperatures. I remember a few of the guys and I walking over the fire-line and curling up next to burning piles of tree duff just to stay warm. We worked so hard that day it ended up being a decent night of rest. Finding a comfortable position to sleep on the side of a mountain (without a sleeping bag and pad) is not the easiest task though

[@earthangel8730]

Thank you for your service.

[@chris42690]

I just found your channel about a week ago. I never realized how much there is to know about nature. Every night I watch 2 of your videos before I go to sleep. Keep it up!

[@thrixler3320]

I have never pressed skip on Xander's videos since I've started watching. I have watched a LOT of videos on KZbin and Xander's videos take the top spot. Thank you for the amazing videos and keep up the wonderful work!

[@XanderBudnick]

I appreciate that:)

[@Garrett9339]

Saturday morning upload with my coffee and the ol' Xander Bander? What could be better? Awesome content man. I enjoy your traditional overnighters in winter but appreciate you pushing your boundaries often. Also shout-out to your sobriety. Almost three weeks into mine. Hope to have a a year under my belt this upcoming December

[@XanderBudnick]

Right on man good on yah!

[@rickmorales6115]

This is one of the best survivalist tips I've ever seen. I did some time in the service, so I've "camped," but not like this. The video reminds me of my final field exercise, which I did all by my lonesome in the woods near a housing area. I cooked hotdogs like bro does above, and thought I'd buried the remains far enough away. Obviously not, as I was awakened by a wild pig sticking his snout in my sleeping bag to smell the hotdog on my breath. Not sure who was loudest at that point, me or the wild boars. People in the housing area mentioned the incident the next day, and I told them it was probably big foot, har.

[@cvaneve9852]

Is this video a survival tip?

[@gregpenny4384]

You can Thank Lars from the channel Survival Russia, it is his signature fire more than 10 or 12 years. not to many use it.

[@Jtoob-z5n]

Bigfoot confirmed

[@ksweeneyj]

You know it will be a good day when Xander posts a new video

[@freyaede2182]

I have exams right now and your videos have been the only thing that help calm me down in the last few months. thank you and please don’t stop posting content like this.

[@alforsyth5738]

I’ve been a subscriber for a little while and I love your channel. To be honest I didn’t think they would burn all night. But I was pleasantly surprised to see the sun come up. Great job, love your enthusiasm and excitement being in the forest. There’s no other feeling like it. 24 years sober and I can tell you it takes one day at a time. But I can see in your eyes you have found your passion. Keep going brother.

[@stevenewsome9185]

I've grown up using a lot of the things that you teach in my 50 plus years of loving the outdoors. I love your videos, please keep teaching the younger generation.

[@marconavaleza6826]

Watching your videos makes me want to go outdoors and spend some time with the nature, camping under the trees, cooking delicious food, though it's still very far from reality since camping the way you do it isn't a thing or that common here in the Philippines but still, watching your videos gives me the feeling of how it is to be outside! Kinda makes me feel like I'm in one of your videos! Glad I found this channel and it's just about last month and now I can't spend a night without watching one of your videos regardless of the upload date! Quality video as always!

[@Lhisadaoan]

Paguwi ko camping din ako.

[@FFTuk]

Are there no forests in the Philippines?

[@marconavaleza6826]

@@FFTuk is that a serious question tho?

[@enux6351]

@@marconavaleza6826 why wouldnt you be able to camp otherwise?

[@marconavaleza6826]

@@enux6351 too many reasons such lack of resources, lack of time, not too many places where camping is common, and mostly, my own capability, I'm still a kid with no job so doing this kind of things will be considered "not worth the time".

[@jonathanwalker2219]

Cool experiment Xander! We've used 'wagon wheel' fires before when sleeping by a fire, where you point smaller logs toward a center hub like the spokes of a wagon wheel. You just push each of the 'spokes' in to the center whenever the fire dies down and it will rekindle. But you're right, your back gets cold. One thing I noticed right away when you cut through the logs is that these were all hard maple logs. Hard maple ignites or 'flashes' very well, meaning it maintains a good strong flame, as opposed to cherry or elm or even oak if it's not real dry. Your logs were also bone dry, so you had the best case scenario with this experiment. Personally, I would have not hesitated to use more spruce boughs for comfort if not for insulation. I also have to say I don't understand the fixation about the harm in properly using and burning wood - the wood you burned was dead, and the boughs you took will replenish. I would make sure I cut them off cleanly so as not to damage the bark, but other than that - no harm done.

[@marigonaaa5267]

This helps me so much with my anxiety and I love watching your videos before I go to sleep ❤️ Stay safe man

[@theguywithone]

Growing up, my first camping trip was at 10 years old. My father and I hate warm weather so we always went camping during the winter months. I learned about all of this (except for the saw sword technique) early on. I miss those days. No cell phones, no power, nothing but nature. Remember that the following don’t care about you and can take your life just as easy as sustain it. Nature Water Fire Electricity Never underestimate anything with a heartbeat. Lessons I learned from time in nature. Great video! Thank you

[@andyuxd]

Thank you for documenting your adventures in such a compelling and digestible way. It’s amazing to see parts of Canada like this, and your authenticity shines through. As a video guy I especially appreciate the effort to capture such a variety of perspectives, and your edits must take you days. All the best from here in the UK :-)

[@benobrien1676]

The sounds in this vid are making me so jealous 😂 especially the tree felling crack that just echoes across the landscape letting you know your properly isolated

[@rasser3758]

The amount of effort you put into these videos is crazy, I'm very glad I found your channel so I can enjoy these masterpieces. Your content is just awesome, thank you!

[@herbertfuchs6371]

thanks for doing this buddy, your vids are definately helping me, it's been one of the most lonely's and hardful moments in my life. Thanks mate, I really appreciate that.

[@CwoodDrums]

It's always an awesome day when Xander uploads a video. Love the videos !

[@sam-f1w7u]

Fantastic. Without a sleeping bag or tent. This is survival. The logs were pretty good sized diameter. Good for an upside down fire. They generate more heat and with mud or soil filling in the gaps between logs, they burn for very long. Great job. I live in the tropics. But I have lived thru really really cold winters.

[@VentureGroms]

I'm currently editing my first "below freezing camping vlog" and I'm realizing while watching the footage, just how satisfying it is to be in your warm bed while watching cold weather camping content. I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel, you absolutely kill it!!! And your Gustavo meme in that video about having a 2nd person filming, had me rolling 😂 keep up the great work man

[@futrade1]

I learned bout the Siberian Log fire from Lars at Survival Russia. You used it the best way I've ever seen when you're without a sleeping bag and a space blanket(s) to use inside a lean-to to capture the heat from a single fire. Well done young Man, very instructive. Keep up the good work.

[@missblackwood]

And I’m laying here feeling chilled under my two comforters in my heated house 😂 I would never survive winter camping lol. And that time lapse looked super cool. The sparks and flames looked like orange lightning ⚡️

[@ValCronin]

Fire heat warms up the body better than the lukewarm air coming out of the vents. The body likes to get really hot and hold onto it like an ember inside of us. A steady warmth doesnt do the job like a shot of intense heat.

[@missblackwood]

@@ValCronin That’s true! There’s nothing that compares to a hot fire.

[@wes326]

In survival school we were taught to build a fire in a trench lined with rocks. Then after the rocks were hot, cover the trench and sleep on top. Thanks for sharing.

[@pedero.p6505]

This is fascinating Xander! Nice to see you experimenting. Once again, so good work and keep it up bud! Hope you had a great Christmas and new year. I can tell 2022 is going to benefit you very much. Thank you and I enjoyed every single minute of it. Sincerely Denmark (y)

[@arctodussimus6198]

Very nice. 👍🏻👍🏻 My youngest son and I used to go on “Survival Kit Campouts”. One or two nights with nothing but the clothes on our backs and a small kit. Doing it in winter months was the real test. This video reminded me of some of those times.

[@MichaelSongCamping]

Really creative way of camping! You are the real deal Xander, big support from Tasmania! Learning something new from every single one of your videos.

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Just wow! You are simply a man of many talents, for real. Never heard of this type of fire before and it looks awesome! I'm glad you were able to build them and have a pretty nice night in the wilderness 👏✌

[@dougthebuilder1]

one thing to maybe note is that dead standing trees provide habitat for winter roosting bats and spring nesting for birds. Always check the trees for potential habitats and leave well alone if they have large cracks or holes in them.

[@ku7p]

Fuck them. If my survival rests with that tree it's going down.

[@chrisgarrett2658]

I was in scouts most of my life. I can’t do this kind of camping anymore due to my health. But I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@stephanessa8002]

Mate, the effort you go to is astonishing! I'd love to come camping with you when I come to Canada!

[@EnglishWithAidan]

Bears are the main concern and they are all hibernating during the winter

[@roadArt132]

I spent a whole summer sleeping out in the open with no sleeping bag in a pine Forest by the sea in the Mediterranean. No camping mat it was a pretty cool challenge. I spent a couple of sleepless nights but all in all it was a good summer. There was a thick layer of pine needles that served as a mattress.. and I just used a towel or sometimes just a t-shirt, to protect me from the spikeyness. Just goes to show the most important thing for a good night sleep is peace of mind. Thanks for sharing.. I'm right there with you remembering my likewise days

[@gbpackers5578]

Curious how often or how concerned he is about encounters with any dangerous wildlife…especially being so exposed. I imagine large fires make for a useful deterrent though. Amazing vid as always, keep them coming!! 👍😎🍻

[@XanderBudnick]

I hear coyotes off in the distance while sleeping this night. I would have tried to capture the noise if I wasn't recording the timelapse. It woke me up for a few seconds but not long and I just drifted back off to sleep. I felt pretty safe between the two fires.

[@rw7594]

If he is near Toronto there isn't much to worry about. Farther north and there are black bears if he is unlucky enough for a rogue male to find him. In the Rockies however 🐻🐺🐱 Coyotes aren't much of a threat to humans. Bring a slug gun on crown land anyway. 😁

[@DaroTruck]

@@XanderBudnick What camera do you use to record videos in the forest

[@timfronimos459]

Thanks for posting probably one of the most practical videos I've ever seen.

[@alexbushcraft1804]

So it's dangerous to spend the night, you can burn out, and suddenly a strong wind will appear at night

[@funkydozer]

Ah yes, another Long Dark player.

[@terizumbusch8408]

This is one great survival technique that if you ever found yourself in a similar situation or something I would have never thought of. Still watching so haven't seen how the night went but it's a great idea.

[@LandRoamers]

I’m in Tennessee right now where when it gets down to the teens we all freak out and run and buy bread and milk lol, I always think How the heck does Xander do it. When I go to my car or outside I sort of imagine myself camping which I do often…but I imagine camping in the cold like you. Anyways maybe one day. I’m gonna watch this video as I travel north today excited about it thanks for another great upload!

[@suz2909]

Love this video! Glad you tried it for those of us that won't go without a sleeping bag! I can live vicariously through you.

[@treksterjsc]

Another fun video! I'm curious, was smoke ever an issue sleeping between both fires?

[@XanderBudnick]

most of it blew overtop of me and only a few times was it an issue for a brief second - my clothes and skin were smoked afterwards :p

[@hokusai27]

The flames and sparks in the time lapse are beautiful 🔥

[@miharshaahe]

The sound of dry woods hitting each other and the ground is so satisfying 😅

[@rodneydowd4739]

Thanks so much I was having trouble sleeping. Now my warm bedroom and comfy memory foam mattress seem like heaven. Night night 💤

[@Peter_Renda]

“That wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected”. I will take your word for it. Thanks

[@ROCKYIN]

Have been watching your videos for the past few days and trust me mate you are doing amazing. Loving all your work :)👏🏽

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Very cool video man I’m watching this while I’m next to a fire getting ready to black powder hunt in the AM heavy storm coming in tomorrow should be a fun one

[@lewisrountreeiii2937]

One of the best camping survival type fires, the Siberian log fire. Well done!

[@curtishanson971]

One off the best vidyas I’ve seen for survival. Awesome idea, looks comfy

[@ahuman2954]

When I can't sleep i watch ur videos and than imagine my self as being u and close my eyes and fall asleep thank u

[@kevinpaceplayspiano]

10:29 summarized, “ well the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful.”

[@ciscobandit5308]

Upvoted as soon as I saw you swinging the saw around like a sword and running around like an anime character. Probably the most important takeaway in wilderness survival.

[@DanDavisHistory]

This was awesome. Looks kinda cosy but also super exposed. Nice work.

[@Gollumfili]

The interlude with the sword skills just made the nerd in me smile and nod.

[@loydtruss]

Found your channel about a week ago; of all the outdoor channels I watch on youtube, your's is the best---why because you are so natural in all your videos---I am in the process of watching all your videos and hopefully, I will finish all before fishing season starts here in Alabama USA. Keep turning out great videos and thanks for sharing!!

[@andrewsowik6075]

Smart with the 2 fires almost like an oven heat radiates from both keeping you warm. Impressed always great to challenge yourself and try new things.

[@d.a.c.m8658]

Beautiful man, this made me tear up and reflect on how much I love the outdoors

[@scribblespoon1919]

That timelapse was one of the best things I have ever seen

[@dmytrykovalsky9429]

When I used to hunt with my dad, he used to use this trick-- in the winter, you build a big fire. The snow melts and the ground underneath it gets hot. Then you remove the embers. Then you throw a lot of spruce or pine branches on top. A lot of them. Then you make a kind of a bed and a blanket out of pine branches. There's a lot of heat coming from the ground. And you can sleep for four hours until morning.

[@DonChillum]

Gotta love the break for sword fighting shenanigans. There's always time to just play around atleast for a short while! Great video!

[@CasualElk]

these videos always remind me of michael scott, survivor man. when he leaves the office on creeds birthday to prove he can survive in the wilderness.

[@user-oo8xp2rf1k]

In the UK it's always windy so you'd need to be in a nook in the terrain at the very least. Otherwise you will loose 90+% of the heat I think. But he made it work where he was, which is what counts. Awesome.

[@Zharkan16]

I cant believe he has been sleeping here for over a year now! Mad kudos man.

[@singlehook3039]

You are such a nice option to end a day watching KZbin at bed before sleep. Cheers!

[@oldguysrock2170]

Finding those dried pieces of ground wood is a great find! Often ground wood is wet, mushy, and not of much use. But trees that are up off the ground resting on other logs often dry out perfectly.

[@lothean2099]

Thank you for that experiment. I'm afraid all of us who watched this, might be in this type of situation one day. So glad I watched this video.

[@earthangel8730]

What are you so afraid of?

[@dcwander7092]

Actually fascinating. Never would have imagined that. Very clever and very basic.

[@aahonlinestores]

What a great adventure, that worked well, love the idea of the two fires one on either side. Great video. Thank you for sharing it.

[@eragonawesome]

A piece of advice i learned in scouts which i would love to be corrected on if its wrong, is that once you know where the tree is falling, you should face away to avoid a branch to the face if one snaps just the wrong way

[@markduncan6690]

You are the Man Xander! A one man “Wrecking crew”!

[@carrdoug99]

Really good video. I liked that you pointed out why you made the sight location choice you did, and why it would not be the ideal choice in a real world situation. You really put those Siberian log fires to good use.👍👍

[@rocket-man0451]

1.35 every man not trying to fight the urge playing with a long stick/saw etc. 😂🤝 I love it

[@shadowscout9872]

Cool idea. Coditions were great. Definitely the right saw for the job.

[@benjeanettebooth1800]

Wow! What a resourceful way to survive a night out in the cold! That is an amazing fold up saw, by the way.

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

brilliant job with the time lapse, watching the logs disintegrate before your eyes....

[@lightcatcher590]

I've always been thinking why people don't make two or three fires on order to get the warm from several directions. You are the first I see.

[@lassemadsen3803]

Tough as a nail mate, well done 👍💪 like your videos, so anti stressfull and full of good learning

[@jwm6314]

That siberian fire with a reflective tarp shelter is grand. It's also perfect for a hammock/tarp combo.

[@dustingreen6210]

Great video!!!!! Not much people would try that, you have earned my respect and another sub!!!👍

[@lacepub]

This video would be remembered Thanks for the tips and tricks Much appreciated

[@aimme4559]

1:54 I really like the vibe of this man😂

[@mtnbound2764]

it would be interesting to try one of these Siberian log fires with but with a rock face for a back reflective wall. that would cut the wood consumption in half and may give a similar effect with the heat reflecting off the back wall.

[@thebestbees]

Stumbled across your video randomly ! I’m from a place where it’s always hot and humid. Seems cool to be camping in such a place, of course with a tent !

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

This video you made was very enjoyable to watch! Thank you. Be safe.

[@trentv5456]

Looked like an amazing experience, (minus the tossing and turning). I bet coffee would even better after a night in the woods. Thanks for leaving links for your equipment. Going to get one of those saws!!👍

[@RustyShackleford_]

Your skills while running with a blade are commendable.

[@BeybladeBlaster]

Dude, every video you do some hilarious stuff. That Naruto run, the fish joke swimming upstream, Gustavo. You're so funny man. 🤣

[@tengen3613]

Really cool idea. Very impressive, one of the best videos I've seen.