No Sleeping Bag | Outlasting Freezing Winter Night in Survival Shelter

Getting out in -10 to test out a shelter idea I discovered - putting it to the test in an ultimate way by going out without a sleeping bag or pad to see if I can survive the night in the snow
Ig @xanderbudnick
Shout out to @GrayBeardedGreenBeret for the idea of the Mors Kochanski Super Shelter
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[@XanderBudnick]

If you guys have any fun ideas for survival videos you want me to test out send them over my way, either here or on IG @Xanderbudnick :D PS id never contact you guys from a different account to offer prizes - Beware of Scammers this has always been an issue!

[@jakub_noj]

Build a log cabin in the woods

[@Sterlthepearl6960]

How bout 48 hours survival mode building all natural shelter and eating only what you harvest

[@RYANONTHERUN]

Spend a weekend with me 🤣

[@kyper278]

Some any type of survival video, good view and some hunting would be awsame, keep strong💪🏻

[@danimal27]

Spend a night in an igloo!

[@ryansharples300]

Man i love watching how your videos evolve through the seasons, there is not a single video you've put out in 3 years that i haven't thoroughly enjoyed, my favourite youtuber by far, thanks for the inspiration from Ryan, North wales! Your content has truly changed my life, and has pushed me through my struggles and gotten me comfortable with the great outdoors

[@XanderBudnick]

I appreciate that my friend!

[@GaryEllington-dy8li]

Xander, I am planning on coming out on Casper Mountain this summer, and what you have taught me by your videos is invaluable. My friend, 😊I thank you

[@zinnia3684]

Jim Baird. Just a suggestion

[@gabrielfroes915]

Hi Xander. I am very gratefull for your videos. In 2020 I lost my dad in a car accident and my mon was very injured, she needed an emergency surgery and stayed in ICU for about a month. To entertain her during our lost, we started to see your videos. We really enjoy your trips and we're fascinated with Canada landscapes. Its such a beatifull country. We also love when you eat your enourmos steaks. I hope someday I can bring her to Canada to meet a moose (although they're not particularly friendly) Greetings from Brazil. Gabriel and Daniela Froes. Happy hollidays to you

[@livingobject]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss but I wish you and your mom the best moving forward

[@XanderBudnick]

I'm sorry for your loss. I wish you health and happiness in the future my friend ❤️

[@SvenZwaaneveld]

❤❤

[@lukekelchner5471]

Xander and Luke from “outdoor boys” are like the same person. Just pure wholesome vibes spent in picturesque landscapes doing cool nature shit. I wanna see them do a video together!

[@yavkatabg6254]

the best bushcraft youtubers fr

[@floridaman5125]

Luke doesnt allow comments for some reason.

[@paulmckenna2063]

KZbin blocked Lukes comments because he has his kids in a lot of his vids.

[@floridaman5125]

@@paulmckenna2063 thanks for letting us know. That makes sense somewhat. Dude works hard that’s for sure.

[@Mefayor]

This looks like an amazing setup for at least 2 campers - having 2 people could probably mean that you can sleep longer and being sure that more people is looking after the fire - also, 30 degrees inside, while it is -10 outside that is an insane difference - one can only imagine how cozy, like super cozy, this would get with a matress, a blanket and a pillow, after almost a whole day of gathering firewood this must be an amazing experience, and considering the simplicity of the setup, I cannot help but feel like the knowledge of this shelter could save a lot of good souls out in the cold.

[@DaddyBearSads]

This is a classical double nodia. Very common in Urals and Siberia. To impress efficiency of this fire you need to use another one big log in front of two logs. To increase warm isolation on the ground you need to made a log bed and put your sticks on it. It also improves total comfort of your sheltered night..

[@barneyrubble5801]

The best thing to carry in your bag is knowledge! Simple, but VERY effective shelter you made. Thanks for a great video.

[@eemilosterberg1645]

I recently found your channel and fell in love with camping. I just slept the first night alone in the forest near my childhood home, it was -15°C and still a really nice trip. Greetings from Finland🇫🇮

[@waylonk2453]

Congrats on the winter night alone. I imagine Finland is beautiful in winter time

[@christinamauritzon3448]

Thank you Xander! I've been waiting for the next one. You always surprise us with new ideas. You keep it simple, no fuss. Love it. Take care.

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

I don't know why but enjoy watching your camping videos over alot of other channels brother, please keep them coming, the winter ones are pretty awesome

[@maximumsight]

very smart move. nylon plastic and emergency blanket. its like a sauna. this is best way i've seen this done.

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Always great content, Xander! Your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me. Merry Christmas, too 🎄🙌

[@melonadegg]

These videos have become my happy place, plus always learn something new from you. Excited to see more Xander!!

[@JumpingJellyMan]

Man I love the snow videos, thanks xander for the hard work

[@kevhead1525]

Have you ever tried making an igloo? That would be fun.

[@annamariaterracciano7283]

Hi Xander , that looked like a very cozy shelter, quite the fire that kept you warm and toasty, happy and impressed with the set up, your pancakes 🥞🥞looks yummy 😋😋, starting to really enjoy watching winter camping , you make it look very adventurous, thank you for sharing and bringing us all along, can’t wait for the next one 😊😊 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@kathydupe6946]

I love your short adventures where you challenge your outdoor skills. What a cool set up, amazing how warm it was. Love your bannock sausages. Look forward to more adventuring Xander

[@jacobtrz7115]

I love your videos man! They always put me in a calm mood, and I have this strong desire to go camping after watching them. Thanks for showing us cool things like that

[@fayepotts3279]

Always great to see you out in the wild! Looking forward to your next winter camping adventure 😊.

[@johnbraggins3294]

It's amazing how warm your shelter got. Great video.

[@adelaidebarone3807]

I must say you give "roughing it" new meaning! Nice video!

[@TrueBushwacker]

First time see your content, From one winter outdoor man to another, Wicked !! Keep doing what your doing.

[@emiliostieca]

You are easily my favorite survival/camping youtuber! Really love your videos Xander:) Love from Norway

[@wendelclements6448]

As usual another amazing video. You are in a class of your own man. I so enjoy your ideas and honesty as to how things turned out. Safe travels and lol ing forward to your next outing

[@utubeape]

Stunning time lapse shot of the fire, I see most people rewatched that too. Maybe another survival blanket under the boughs, silver side up would have kept you warmer underneath, maybe even if it was sandwiched between lots of boughs.. More or less a pocket size tent, super cheap too

[@chrisarksey]

Absolutely amazing video. I'm in Ottawa and the snow has mostly melted but watching your videos has me almost wanting to go myself but in the meanwhile I'll enjoy your experience through very enjoyable editing and humor. PS. I love that you put in an old clip of a tree fall and did temp check with and without drop sheet. Great work!

[@jacksimpson3189]

Xander just wanted to reach out and say that you are our favourite KZbinr, me and my kids watch your videos whilst 'wild' camping in our living room. Hope you're doing good man and keep the awesome content coming 👊🎄

[@byAegis]

never a dull video, always involves a fun little challenge/adventure even with the food you cook.

[@LostInTheWildCanada]

I love your videos Xander... Top notch production quality and also a lot to learn from... 👍😀

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

What an awesome trip! I would love to try that someday. Definitely going to throw a drop cloth or a shower curtain liner into my bag now. Your editing is so smooth that you forget you're watching a video, instead, being right there in the action. Just lovely. Cheers and happy holidays and may the new year bring you all good things!

[@FLYBOY123456789]

appreciate the 4K...of all the outdoor adventures, your's rank near the top...simple...concise...GREAT fire...simple foods...great techniques...well done.

[@stephendoyle3352]

Hi Xander, another quality video..... thanks for all your efforts, the videos are great to watch. Its bid highlight when you post another new upload. All the Best from Steve in the UK 🇬🇧 👍

[@mikehughes3340]

I admire your ability to withstand adversity! Looking forward to my kids being a couple years older so I can take them to do things like this.

[@robjenno21]

Awesome fella. Always love the positivity and just winter itself. Coming from an Aussie. Thanks fella

[@artturuusu]

Big like from Finland. I love your work man, piece of art❤😎💪🏼

[@oomkoen]

I was really waiting to become snowy in Canada. Just watched some old videos from you yesterday. I love this style of content, walking in the woods, collecting a ridiculous huge amount of wood, have some food (also too much) and enjoy. I would just say for me, the season has started again. :)) Oh yeah, last weekend i also had an outdoor trip. Filmed it for the first time, hopefully it will be a good vid as yours.

[@Myhandle306]

Lost Lakes and Xander both within 2 hours. Perfect for a rainy Sunday.

[@TheNorthwestWind]

Now we just need Found Ponds

[@barbnowak6813]

I haven't watched these videos in awhile but I really do like them. You cook some great meals. I love the outdoors. Stay safe

[@Chreeeys]

I love these survival trips. They really fresh up your content :)

[@overseasexperience9538]

Keep up the videos Xander, from Saskatchewan and your channel inspired me and my buddy to go camp in the wild with no tent in the winter, always look forward to watching your videos

[@kend1276]

Cool video. I’ve been wanting to do one of these solo winter camping trips. Thanks for passing on the knowledge, best tool in the pack.

[@janetwhite3768]

Xander very interesting video….loved the idea. Good seeing you and looking forward to your next adventure. God bless you! 😊

[@mordicaiknode]

This takes me back to scouting days; I never knew this type of shelter had a name, though!

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Great video I like the super shelters for emergencies simple to set up and work well! Really laughed when you did the recap of the falling tree your a funny dude! We’ll done

[@explorethewildwithpaulroedding]

Awesome video and shelter! That temperature difference is incredible!

[@MC-eg5fj]

Went out and did this tent and it worked like a charm.

[@edwardw6915]

Great cinematography. New subscriber here. It's great that you share what worked and what didn't with your audience.

[@slava54321]

@@davidseattleНет! У него есть помощник - Густаво! Смотрите прошлые видео и вы увидите как Густаво охраняет его ночью и бегает за камерой!

[@rimcountryoutfitters]

My brother-in-law camped like this with a hammock. Tarp on the backside and visqueen down the front. Used binder clips to close it all up. VERY toasty no matter how cold. He would say he could camp very comfortably in any kind of weather except high wind. "Wind changes everything" he said. RIP Dare-babe

[@coyote_johnny]

It's okay Mr. Tree, I too am dry and dead inside 😂

[@seekinfindin5669]

Super Shelter with Long Fire appears to be the answer to Winter Camping without a Tent. BTW you can build the shelter bigger to accommodate more people. That way the fire can be stoked in shifts and each person can have longer stints of sleep. Great video.

[@hazlow25]

Much love from the UK for your awesome videos x

[@Catmoore60]

I’ve seen other folks making these, and have been carrying a saw, hatchet, drop cloth and emergency blanket in my winter emergency car kit, just in case. It also has a fire starter set, a mirror, a full change of warm clothes, a bunch of slim Jim’s that I cycle out every two weeks and three bottles of water. After finding a cheap one at a garage sale, I added a sleeping bag. I started this kit after I was almost stranded on the wrong end of the freeway while camping just prior to the Northridge earthquake. The kit takes up one plastic crate in my trunk, so totally doable, and it really gives me peace of mind. It takes up about the same amount of space as the car emergency kit I got from Costco years ago, which I also highly recommend.

[@PhillipRhodes]

Likewise. In my truck I keep one of those big plastic tub things with the snap on lid, with plastic drop sheet, a couple of the mylar blankets, paracord, fire starting supplies, etc. just in case I'm ever stuck out in a cold weather situation and need to do something like this. And of course there's a saw and a axe in the truck as well.

[@henricoloco7864]

enjoy watching all your videos but especially these survival videos. Nicely done.

[@maeveauri]

Hey, Xander! My boyfriend and I, have been watching your videos for like over a year now. We're from the Philippines. We love your cinematography since we aspire to be one. You were an inspiration to us! Your vids make us sleep during our calls. Thank you so much! Hope you have a very good christmas and a happy new year!

[@cnawan]

Supershelters are super cool :) I think the idea is the transparent side doesn't let the infrared light through once the other wavelengths warm the inside. That almost looked like a Finnish rakovalkea fire lay. They're pretty neato too. A 50C difference is insane! Thanks for bringing us along

[@ramilviirsalu7165]

Do you know. Does one side need to be see thru or can you use 2 reflective blankets.

[@journeyman7189]

Awesome night out Xander. That super shelter is a game changer in a winter survival situation. Kelly Halton, one of More' top students, developed the Harlton Hacienda. Takes the super shelter to the next level. They also recommend a raised bed in the winter. Gets you away from the cold ground. Nate

[@fluffybunny644]

thank you for the throwback of the tree falling. really needed that fr 🙏

[@johan_oern]

That shelter worked so much better than I thought it would!

[@AlexBushcraftmyWorld]

Brother, you're the best! You helped me become a Bushcrafter! You're my teacher. Thank you. 🧡🙏

[@offthewebdiscontinued4838]

the yt algorithms brought me to your channel for the first time. this is also me. i love it watching great videos like this that demonstrate all the things to do and things to improve. it helps thousands of us. i'm now subscribed ❤️

[@MrMisuma]

I watch so much junk every day. But not this. This is soul food. Thank you, Mr Budnick.

[@AvinaLookAbaat]

A tip for cold sleeping ground. Stick some rocks in the fire till they’re hot enough to last a while, and slide them under your bed

[@aydinsha]

Uh... More like cover the hot rocks with dirt and then put the bedding on it.

[@AvinaLookAbaat]

‘Slide them under your bed’ infers there’s a gap between the bed and the floor, which is also useful to make sure the ground doesn’t draw all the heat from you. But yeah ‘uh 🤓☝️ actually, put dirt on them and lie on top of them, would also work, good job

[@najroe]

One of Mors best inventions together with the parachute nylon tube(2m long and 70cm wide useful as bag, scarf, mantle, mattress, light weight blanket... made by taking 2m long full width ripstop nylon, fold double length and sewn with a flat fell seam then ends hemmed. l seen supershelter made by spray glueing a space blanket to ripstop with about 60-75cm nylon sticking out three sides (allowing back to be tucked underto prevent draught) and one side had flat felled in a strip of nylon only about 10cm wide with loops on the corners of the spaceblanket (leaving the 10cm flap outside) the loops where for ridgeline to be toggled on with prussik loops. poly tarp she stuck on with gorilla tape on the 10cm flap , it held up a whole week, she said the poly had to be replaced every now and then but she had used same back for over two months total outdoors.

[@HolyGayfish]

You should try to make bread like "Outdoor Boys" does. He makes the dough at home with yeast, then brings it to the forrest all bubbly and risen.

[@matthias8267]

Everytime you cook I remember the old times you always burnt everything 😂😂😂 great video! Would love to see more creative survival stuff like this :)

[@michaelhudecek2778]

Thank you for another awesome video!! I was worried though that a tree was going to crush you but thank God you were okay! Mike. Merry Christmas to you and your family Xander!! Tell Max that I said hello! I can't wait to see his next video! 😊😊😊😊

[@jonathanmendoza4254]

The pictures are are awesome and crisp..so radiant...love Canadian snowy wilderness...

[@nutthrower4415]

Seen Cody Lundin and Dave use this on their show worked like a champ, thanks for sharing

[@tay-my-debil2182]

He saw it too but is trying to take credit for it. But whatever!

[@Boxerrich121]

Yet another amazing video. Loving the positive vibes. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@guillaume.fournier]

Thanks Xander, I needed that tonight after a long day. I'd like you to go out with fans once in a while, that'd be fun. Love you man!

[@janevalentine6391]

That was an awesome video. You did a great job making the super shelter, but i was really wowed by that fire with those mammoth logs 👍👏😉🙂.

[@kathleenmead9259]

love your enthusiasm! happy holidays

[@leendertolson1701]

The whole showing the super shelter being used is awesome.

[@paulclaeys7631]

Greenhouse shelter shown years ago in Dual Survival!!! Love this 🫡

[@gregpenny4384]

This is Mors Kochanski creation, the man that coined the term BUSHCRAFT, the Neck knife, and the Mores Kochanski SUPER SHELTER, if you call your self a bushcrafter, you should know this!

[@paulclaeys7631]

@@gregpenny4384 never pretended I was!! Just saying I saw this years ago 😀

[@guite1075]

Your winter camping videos are the best!!

[@bailablewharf9725]

3:53 to 3:56 broke me with laughter😭

[@Twobarpsi]

Cool trip, and shelter Bud!

[@iamgroot8631]

This was so cool , excellent adventure plus I admire your creativity and skill plus honesty, please do more of the same and throw in some rainy day / night videos 👍🖖⛺️🏕️

[@paulharding1621]

Hi Xander, just subscribed having seen you with Clay on the Elk hunt. I’m looking forward to checking your previous content. 🇬🇧 Wow the temperature difference is amazing.

[@j.a.m.exteriors7411]

You seem to be in a good place. It’s great to see.

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

Absolutely Amazing Video Xander !!

[@Barret-paddles]

So impressive Xander! Love the “corn” dogs too 😉👊🏻

[@lorddiablo8575]

Very useful & practical survival skill when you have very limited gears ! Thanks for sharing ....

[@gracerev1]

Always enjoy these. Liked the new shelter.

[@botryoidalbishhh3150]

My Sunday just got exponentially better!

[@BushmansAdventures]

Bro! Epic video! I’ve used super shelters for years, they rock!

[@phillipg7315]

Nicely done! Last year I did a similar Mors Kochanski setup but fire was too small and NO bow-bed underneath me…it was a tad chilly haha but survivable.

[@signalsoldier]

I saw this set up for the first time about 10 years ago on the TV show Dual Survival. Cody Lundin built a shelter using plastic and an emergency blanket. It was super toasty warm.

[@skyshepherd]

Amazing content as always. Love watching all the food creations you cook and the sounds of the fire cracking in your videos. Really makes me feel cozy. Any chance of putting the time on your time lapse so we have an idea of scale while it runs? Love the videos!

[@jackkilgannon1644]

Great video xander, can’t believe it got that warm!

[@marvincunha149]

Hi Xander. Hope you and the crew had a great holiday. and have a Happy New Year.

[@PHYSIZIST]

the greenhouse effect! since you are creating a vapour barrier, some people use an old cotton sheet inside the barrier roof to soak up condensation as well.

[@CanadianSledDog]

This is exactly how I heat my home except I use the 650 and a custom saw horse. Minus the plastic sheeting 😂 such a good feeling stacking wood that you felled by hand, carried on your shoulder, and split by hand.

[@guadalupeskitchen3734]

Impressive job once again young man!

[@coolhand6656]

Hey Xander. Love your channel! Your advice certainly came in handy this past weekend when I got stranded on a remote trail in northern Ontario. It took much longer than I anticipated ( turns out I hiked 20k+ over uneven terrain with snow/ice conditions) and it got very dark before I made it back to where I parked. ( yeah I am a dumbass) I was not able to follow the trail markers ( not very well marked I might add) and ended up having to call OPP! They sent search and rescue guys to get me out since I only had basic gear and no headlamp ( l left at 11am) Live and learn! - they were calling for freezing rain. Fortunately I had a lighter on me and was able to get a decent fire started thanks to your techniques! Everything was damp so I built a good base of dry wood on the cold wet ground, used dry low hanging dead limbs off trees and standing dead trees ( with their tops!) small enough to tip over. I was able to get enough birch bark to get the fire started and keep me warm until rescue guys arrived two hours later. All thanks to your your advice my man! The officers were even impressed with the fire. haha! Two of the four fantastic OPP/search and rescue officers ended up having to commandeer two canoes!! in order to get us all back to the main road - which saved and save us an hour of difficult hiking. They had to break through huge swaths of ice with the paddles in order to make it to us. What a crazy crazy night! You can't get any more Canadian than that, eh? Being saved by the OPP in canoes. (Canadian Heritage Moment) Bad decisions make for good stories as they say! Haha! Your calm demeanor in challenging situations and sage advice stuck with me and helped me immensely. I owe you a debt of gratitude. Cheers! Anthony

[@yuuzyerbrejn9603]

First saw that shelter on Dual Survival and have always wanted to try it. Your experience was similar to Dave and Cody's so that shelter is a real revelation. Someday, here in the Colorado Rockies, I too will sweat and freeze under the vizqueen/mylar miracle shelter! Happy New Year X!

[@denniskelly2913]

Yesssss! I’ve missed the cold weather camping videos!

[@skipper9400]

Great Video Xander....Glad you're having fun with this, 'cause WE sure are !......Good job in the cold there !......OnWard......

[@arunv1909]

wishing you more love , happiness and peace and a lot of this wonderful hiking and adventure , thank you for the wonderful content

[@beepsarieaniIwee]

Man I wish I had a tad of your fearlessness being in the woods solo. Great video once again 🏕️.