Our First Time Winter Camping in a Hot Tent

[@davemayers9342]

Erin seems to be a wonderful partner in all your adventures. Beautiful relationship treasure it like gold ❤️

[@kathyspann-hampton9533]

Erin is who I would like to be, with all the skills and mindset, when I grow up next time around. These two represent a wholesomeness that is physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. So grateful that I found this site and decided to explore its content. Now I repeatedly watch it to pick up on some nuance I missed. Great 👍🏿

[@chrismason7066]

They make an awesome couple. I enjoy watch g the videos they make together. So mesmerizing

[@dwrivers47]

Northern Ontario winters are the best, I’m so envious. You’re going to have a great winter with that set-up. Looking forward to living vicariously through Erin and your adventures.

[@kathyspann-hampton9533]

I must sat Erin has the most obvious expressions when she sneaks an extra sip of the good stuff. 🤣

[@MHarenArt]

What an idyllic spot with all the snow around! Erin is a beast! And I mean that in the best way possible! She never complains, chops heavy wood, no prima donna B.S. She's wonderful! You are very lucky Jon, and so is she. I love you guys! I've never seen anyone deep fry the bannock! That looked the best!!!

[@LostLakes]

*A FEW NOTES* *Stove pipes:* I believe we had the stove pipe pieces upside-down (female end should point down) which caused the creosote to drip onto the stove, but when we set it up, it seemed like the only way it would go...will have to look into this. CONFIRMED: It is a flaw with the pipes. They only fit into each other if the female end points down, which is a serious problem that surely caused us to inhale a lot of smoke from smoldering creosote. 🚫 NOT GOOD 🚫 *THANK YOU TO ERICA GLOVER* for the new BAO channel banner!!! ericaglover.com/ 🙏🙏 *The tent:* Atuk Alaskan 11'x11' in 7oz canvas, 19lbs, made in Canada (Quebec) *The stove:* Great West Metal 12"x12"x24" 24ga steel, 20lbs including pipes, made in Canada (Manitoba)

[@dunk22]

male end down, yup

[@jimf1964]

Backcountry Angling Ontario Geeze, i wish I could remember for sure how the pipes go. It's been years, but I'm pretty sure the sections need to be tiled, with the female on top, so that rain can't drip into the pipe. As for the creosote, it's all that pine you put in it. Aim to at least mix hard wood in with the soft. Keep the flew, and the vent closed as much as possible to reduce how much wood you use. Keeping the fire good and hot should burn off a lot of it too. Sucks about the embers on the tent, but I believe you don't need the spark thing if everything is snowy and wet. They're made more to protect the forest, but if it's better or worse for the tent, no idea. It sure does suck to have something brand new getting damaged though.

[@davegiannotti758]

Crimped end down so creosote runs along pipe and does run out crimp. I have done the same thing spark wise with a new tent,using spruce/pine throwing sparks.Getting rid of arrestor was my first change.Using a elbow will make a big difference,a good hot fire every day will burn out creosote.A-low damper setting is a big culprit to creosote build up. Birch is the best for a overnight fire. FYI be very careful not to burn tamarack in those tin stoves. Another trick take a small spruce and and run it thru the stove pipes like a chimney sweep before renesting the pipe.It will keep it from sticking together as the creosote dries and hardens. I have but the blue/orange tarps/fly etc over a winter tent just make a metal stove pipe collar double side and screw together. When you have more snow just bank sides pack down with snowshoes and -40 c is liveable.(been there done that) just have a good supply of dry wood. You two are the real deal enjoy the videos. My wife and I still canvas tent and sheet metal stove in manitoba,never gone wet or missed a warm meal in 40+ years of being in the bush. Glad we found your channel Dave

[@riverrat1149]

That's it.defies logic cause you think that smoke is your only concern but the creosote is also a dynamic. I would advise loosing the spark arestor.

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Had the same stove but version with the oven and got two really good years out of it, it will rust quick if not cleaned and dried. I left mine up year round though in my tent when I had the old prospector set up......cheers Fred

[@houstonbuffalo4514]

I think yours are my favorite videos - choices between Baird, Robinet, James and you and I chose to watch you (and Erin) You should have a million subscribers based on the quality of the content, keep it up and thank you.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Houston Buffalo agreed👍

[@LostLakes]

You guys rock 🙏🙏🙏 Makes my day, thanks all three of you! Ultimately the viewers/numbers speak for themselves, but it just means we have to do better and keep improving :)

[@lesoutside]

You kids are having fun. Thank you for taking me along.

[@LostLakes]

Camping totally turns us into kids. Thanks for joining us Les :)

[@jimf1964]

You had me worried for a minute. I thought you were going fishing in the sled! 😃😃 Looks like it was a good weekend for it. Glad you had a Happy bday!

[@LostLakes]

LOL! Thanks buddy

[@theoceanandher]

Awee you two are awesome partners in fun....and probably in crime?!?! 😅😅 I love watching your videos together. I just found this channel and I have been watching the videos with the 2 of you trying to get pointers on camping with my boyfriend like you are doing! I'm starting to watch John's solo adventures and I enjoy them as well! Just truly love this channel! Thank you! 😍

[@LostLakes]

Hahah we truly appreciate it!! 💚

[@barbarawalberg1520]

Beautiful video. Erin’s smile showed how much she needed this. Love that the 40 year old sweater is getting some new adventures! Winter is wonderful when you’ve got good gear! A secret to keep from all those who think Canada is a frozen wasteland!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah I know, she was even more of a little kid than normal. It's pretty cute. Exactly, it's so enjoyable as long as you prepare for it with the right gear and clothes. Thanks Barb!

[@JAdams-qy7ii]

Loved the video and pleasant to watch self-reliance being shared in equal parts. Thanks for sharing.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you very much, that's a very refreshing comment. More often, we hear "Why are you letting/making her chop wood", etc. She loves processing wood and she's a strong woman, so why shouldn't she...

[@BluBarron]

Backcountry Angling Ontario: Absolutely! It’s clearly a true partnership. She is extremely capable and obviously doesn’t need or want anything “done” for her. I love the unity and love. You guys are awesome and make a great team. There is nothing wrong with more traditional roles either. Every couple has to work out what’s best for them and makes them happy.

[@dariatodor1730]

Love how beautifully photographed this is as well as the tips you offer. I am located in Maryland and we have not had any real snow this season so loved seeing the scenery and birds in snow!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Daria :) I feel for ya...being right on the edge of the snow line is kind of a bummer. Sure beats cold rain

[@wandamoser7909]

For years we use a canvas Wall Tent with a stove.Our stove pipe has a Cap keeps rain out sparks in.Our tent is stock canvas and we do not have burn holes after years of use. Flame proof can be bought .This style of tent is over hundred years old.A new one will last you a life time .Good Luck.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Wanda. We since got an elbow to steer the exhaust away from the tent. No issues since

[@careenaalexis]

Haha another great video guys!! Can't wait to hot tent with you two this year!! Jon I bet you felt like paddling that sled haha! Also Erin I totally get the contacts/glasses battle. Sucks sooo much out there lol

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Careena! If I were a better content producer, I would've though of that hahah 😂 PS Contacts are gross...

[@brettnbeckvalleyvan]

Great video thank you very much sending love from Wales ❤️🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@riverrat1149]

Happy birthday! Welcome back Erin. Hope everything went well with school and goals and such.thanks for sharing.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot River Rat :)

[@vance8565]

yea Erin is back,!!! she is the one that we all look for! Great video .......Grad school and working ... WOW .... great vid wish that we had this type of opportunity where I live. Keep them coming cant wait for the next one.

[@LostLakes]

Me too Vance! I really enjoy the trips and videos more with her too. Thanks man!

[@jacqueline7118]

What a fantastic way to spend your birthday! Great to see Erin taking a study/work break to get out as well. Looking forward to some ice fishing adventures! Thanks for sharing!

[@LostLakes]

Best bday ever :) She really needed it too...she was like a little kid out there hahah

[@markyoungoutdoors2497]

A nice test and overnighter from the dynamic duo.😊 Thanks for sharing the experience.

[@thetruthchannel4634]

Envy. What fun. I get rolls of felt. 40” wide, 120 feet long. Easily cut with scissors. Lightweight, washable, durable. Great for floors. Costs $150 with freight . Crawlspace material distribution has it. It is fantastic product. Once I put it in a crawlspace. I can wear jeans. I never get dirty again. Water will come through, but a tarp under it . Also the fire pipe is cheap. Seems like you could put a 45 in it and get it 15 feet away from the tent. Love channel

[@rickfromvirginia]

Well, you definitely got my interest in hot tent camping! That tent was awesome! The stove design looked great and like you I question the design of the stove pipe.I have seen some with bends in them and others that have outside pipe supports added. But all in all it allows one to enjoy camping in the winter. As always you've done another excellent outdoor video! Thanks again for sharing! And Happy Birthday! Rick

[@LostLakes]

Thanks as always good sir!! Definitely need that elbow...even if our fuel was part of the problem, that's not a possibility I want to sleep with

[@DaveMacsCamp]

I am loving the videos from Aussieland. hugely envious of your winter camping. I'm curious... does the 45° elbow on the stove pipe affect the draw of the stove much ? I love the idea of clearing any embers from the tent and have noticed in all your recent hot tent videos you have the elbow in. if the wind swings around to blow into the pipe does if cause a back draught? Ive got a monster stove together now just need to sort the tent adaption before we run out of winter down here...

[@scotscheideman9800]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! When collecting boughs for bedding - it is totally ethical to take entire trees from very crowded areas where the trees are locked in a battle to the death anyway. Small spruce that are only a few feet apart can be "thinned". While competing in this death match they are all weak and sickly allowing disease and parasites an easier target. Taking the smaller ones which will die in the fight , allows the bigger trees to grow more vigorously with better overall health and reduces the number of standing dead, which reduces fire hazard in dry times. The trunks then make good building material

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Scot! That's an excellent point about thinning. Only ever thought of that in a commercial sense, but it makes equally good sense in this situation.

[@robwaldner8515]

Bring a tarp much easier...

[@scotscheideman9800]

@@robwaldner8515Hahaha ,,, in the winter?!? In Canada ????Absolutely no insulation between you and the sub zero ground ????? Where your sleeping bag has it's loft crushed to zero by your body weight and provides you with almost no insulation??? WOW , that might be the most negligent advice for winter camping I have ever heard !!!! Thank you!

[@robwaldner8515]

@@scotscheideman9800 I live in northern BC and Use the wall tent all the time.. The tarp will keep you from getting wet and the R-Value of you sleeping pads plus the stove will keep you warm... if you were sleeping on the ground with no protection I would agree with you... I have slept in a hammock at -23'c with my therma rest Neo air X therm pad with no issues... Hunting elk last year at -27'c in the canadian bell tent. No issues with sleeping on the pad on a tarp with the wood stove...

[@scotscheideman9800]

@@robwaldner8515 Agreed-- your first comment doesn't mention pads. A pad or better still a cot and pad. I too have a few decades of hot and cold tenting in northern Alberta winters and am not very fond of relying on any brand of air filled pad as my sole form of insulation from the cold ground or snow. I have a Thermarest Basecamp (R5.8) and have slept on just it against the floor of an expedition backpacking tent too many times to want to do that any more :) Cheers!

[@Sushi2735]

Sooooo cozy! Really like the hot tents. Best invention ever! Dinner looks sooooo good ❤️

[@kentuuri8272]

Nice tent👍🏻 Aaron cut you wood same length as the stove. That bird was a Northern Shrike likes to eat small birds and mice. Their neat cause they like to hang their prey up in trees to eat later. Watch for them at your bird feeder if you have one you’ll know when the chickadees are nervous. Your not only feeding with sunflower seeds LOL.✌🏻

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Ken! LOL wow, interesting. Wouldn't have guessed it to be carnivorous

[@Nikki-ot7un]

Glad to see you had a lovely Birthday Jon. I've been waiting to see this video since you got the tent and stove. I could feel the heat from the stove from here;). Erin lovely to see "Erin cam" again. Beautiful scenes from you both. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to see more. :)

[@LostLakes]

Hahah that's what I like to hear! Thanks Nikki!!

[@HalfPaceOutdoors]

The Half Pace Home is a few days behind due to internet issues but here we are!!! Im pretty sure you 2 just helped me convince my wife on winter camping!!! Strong, Independent woman, got it herself!!! lol love watching you 2!!!

[@LostLakes]

Oh my word...internet issues are pretty much catastrophic these days, I hope you guys are okay 😜 Hahah right on, keep everybody warm and you'll have happy campers. Thanks as always!

[@dootsiecoram9665]

Great to watch you guys

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Dootsie!

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Aww...you guys are the best. 👍🙂I hope you had a great birthday Jon. I think about 36 minutes in, I saw Gary spying on you on the lake. 😋🦆

[@LostLakes]

LOL GREAT EYE! Did not think anyone would notice that bird. Thanks my friend!

[@Hey_its_Koda]

I have a trapper hat. I love it. Keeps my head warm while trout fishing. Cool tent. Im glad it didnt catch on fire. 😦😦 you guys work so well together.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah us too. And yeah those hats are so warm. I often have to take it off. Will be great when it's -30

[@Hey_its_Koda]

@@LostLakes same here i wear it for a good 15 minutes and it gets hot. Have to take it off. 😂😂😂

[@chiraldude]

Those Canadian Jays are so cool! I've been camping near the Canadian border in January and they are the only living thing you see moving around. They are fearless and will land right on your gear and start poking around for food. Really amazing they can survive the winter.

[@LostLakes]

Totally agree Brian. Was pleased that it was chosen as our national bird last year. Really wonderful creatures.

[@TheHappyCamper]

Glad you got out hot tenting. You'll be hooked now!

[@LostLakes]

Oh ya, this weekend sucked by comparison lol. Already dying to go back.

[@buttercups711]

Happy belated birthday 🎂! The video was great! It was funny when Erin asked if you wanted a drink of scotch and you were occupied so she took another drink. Lol you guys make a great Cpl. It's always fun to see your adventures!! Ice fishing soon I hope ! ❄️⛄😎🌲

[@LostLakes]

Hahah that little sneak 😝 First ice fishing vid will be up this week :) Thanks so much Angela!

[@korishamohammed4355]

There is a first time for every things good luck.❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄👍

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Korisha 🙂🙂

[@robertfrey3607]

Nice tent...A tip... point the stove pipe opening down wind and angle the pipe down wind (might need an elbow). Helps keep the smoke/sparks away from the tent. Happy b-day.

[@LostLakes]

Yeah absolutely, we're getting an elbow for sure, for peace of mind if nothing else. Thanks Robert!

[@canoeman1961]

Another great little show. Now I see why you take Erin along … someone has to do the hard work (plus I remember your comments from solo trips, where you speak about how much you long for Erin …. to help with the carrying, but mostly the clearing of portages & campsites :) ). I saw your reading material. You may have already read these but I highly recommend first Paddle to the Amazon (Don Starkell & his 2 sons from Winnipeg to Brazil), and then another epic by him: Paddle to the Arctic. I rarely re-read books, but I've read each one 3 times.

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha that's right canoeman 😜 I was enthralled by Paddle to the Amazon. I started Arctic but found his writing had become so much more egotistical, plus I had to give it back to someone so I didn't end up finishing that one. Amazon was one to remember though.

[@melneeds6358]

I loved this video! I love to winter camp, and there are all kinds of learning curves. It was so nice to just see an honest video with you both enjoying and not making a big deal of the "learning curve". I hope you have many enjoyable trips---and remember, keep it simple. Thanks again, it made me want to be there, which is what these videos are supposed to do.

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated Mel! Simple life is a good life. Indeed, I'm always glad when a video has that effect 🙂 Thank you again!

[@arilebon]

Belated Happy Birthday! Love your videos. That bannock for breakfast looked so yummy -- together with coffee with Baileys -- couldn't ask for a better start to a birthday.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks very much Hari! It was a spectacular birthday...right up my alley :)

[@ericb.4358]

Interesting gear selection. I have an REI FLASH All Season mattress with an R 5.2 insulating rating. Always seems to work with my -20 F. LL Bean down bag. A sled or pulk is necessary to transport a canvas tent AND wood stove into the woods. But the resulting warmth makes it worth it. I have a small camp axe like yours from Council Tool, NC, USA.

[@LostLakes]

Good call man, that high R-value pad is the key to sleeping warm

[@rossthoma4152]

Welcome back Erin and BTW love the Archer expletives at the end... HA!!

[@LostLakes]

Lanaaaaa 😝

[@pahanin2480]

I’ve decided that I’m going to be your biggest fan. As such, I’m going to watch all your videos

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha! Sounds good to us 😜 Thanks Pahanin!

[@MrKartman35]

In case no one mentioned it yet you should enlarge the stove jack to move freely around the stove pipe. If it gets windy the flapping tent can lift the stove pipe out of the stove if it's too snug around the pipe.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Kartman! Hadn't been told that before, great feedback.

[@lukeglover5908]

Happy birthday! Leaving for my own weekend adventure shortly but couldn't resist watching the 1st half. 2nd half a reason to return to civilisation.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks LGW! Hope you enjoyed your trip!

[@lukeglover5908]

@@LostLakes i did thank you.

[@canesser1]

Erin the great! Way to go on that big ol' fat chunk of stubborn spruce lol. Looks like a great hot tent set up, so simple yet so roomy. Yup, 45 degree elbow with a bipod and baling wire to secure pipe to it and you'll be golden together with the pipe at least perpendicular to the wind. If you keep the unused firewood in lengths and cache them standing up so easy to retriieve for next trip. Have you watched Hoop from Thunder Bay on Wintertrekker channel? He has a wealth of wisdom and experience with hot tent camping. He always sleeps cold for safety reason and keeps a bundle of spruce branches and birch bark for the morning. Chuck it in, light it up together with a box full of firewood and get back in the bag until it heats up. Uses a -35C bag with a Goretex bivy to keep the frost off the down bag then just shakes all the frost loose from the bivy in the morning and ready for the next night. Happy Bday Jon!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Canesser! All over the elbow...so needed. Got one last week and we'll be trying it out this weekend. Definitely watched lots of Hoop's videos...terrific info there. My down bag is minus -20 and Erin doubles up two ~0C bags but we do still hope to keep a fire going through the night for comfort. Later in the winter I think we'll pretty much have to. We're gonna get a battery powered CO detector this week before we go out :)

[@davidmonnin2792]

Erin is a heck of a lady. You are a lucky man to have someone to share your adventures as well as appeal to your mostly male viewers!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah I won the girlfriend lottery 😀 Thanks again David!

[@bernkondret9981]

Good film. Logistical challenges compared to a hammock camp. Good shake down. So much more entertaining than 90% of all media. Want to see that new rod in action!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a bunch Bern :) Definitely a learning curve. The flaw with the pipes was a bummer though. Going to have to replace them

[@krammyboy]

Nice video! Enjoyed it immensely. Love the fried cookies! Keep up the good work!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Mark!

[@Mike_the_Machine]

Great adventure looking forward to seeing more

[@kathyspann-hampton9533]

Jon’s birthday adventure. I am trying to get my playlist set up chronologically for binging labeled occasions. Crazy I know. But what an enjoyable treatment. 🥰

[@LostLakes]

LOL love it! Keep it coming Kathy, we appreciate it!

[@briangrigutsbmgoutdoors7866]

When I do my bannock I use 2 cups flour to one cup almost boiling water. I mix just till combined and cover for about 7-10 min then working the dough is easier. It allows the gluten proteins to relax and you get a more tender biscuit after it gets cooked. Just a thought you might want to try it’s not the perfect way but it’s another way love your videos you guys look like you had fun.

[@LostLakes]

Interesting! I'll have to tell Erin. Thanks a lot Brian!

[@rbmh]

Just the way i want to spend my weekend after working all week. Looks nice and warm, i pass for a trip to Florida thank You....

[@LostLakes]

Hahah that's fair...not everyone's cup of tea :)

[@KevinOutdoors]

Great video Jon! Nice winter camping set-up! @41:25 I believe that is a northern shrike nice sighting!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Kevin! Sounds like you're right...pretty neat bird. Never seen one before, not knowingly at least

[@rodengorman8762]

Great video folks. Looked like you had a good time. PS Erin, be careful of that guy trying to stick things in your mouth when you're not looking 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LostLakes]

😑lol. Thanks Roden!

[@bugsbunny7710]

Well done hou two ! And bro your best one is a real trooper, and she made the hell out of those biscuits ,a very nice breakfast indeed and happy birthday

[@LostLakes]

Thanks BB! Wouldn't trade her for anyone in the world

[@HardRockMiner]

Whiskey Jack's are 1 of my favourite Canadian birds.

[@LostLakes]

Ours too. So curious.

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

In Manning Provincial park in BC they will land on your hand if you hold it out steady and have some nuts in your palm.

[@lewisrountreeiii2937]

Great video folks!

[@Ccccc5558]

Wow, that's just beautiful. I'd wager that tent/stove setup would be a good base camp for like a week-long fishing outing! Kinda wish I'd had that for the lake I went to last November. Anyway, Happy birthday Jon, hope you have a spectacular day!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Connor! That would be awesome. Probably the longest we'll get out in it will be 2 nights but it would be really fun to do a week with lots of fishing

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

Another great video, thanks for sharing. The temperatures seem... unimaginable. The worst I have camped in would be about -7 or so, but only at night/early morning. You were in -14 and speaking of -30!!! I can only imagine camp life takes on a whole other level of planning and prep. Keep up the great videos.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah I'm sure you could manage with the right gear :) I probably couldn't take the heat where you are lol. The one thing is when it's minus -30 or -40, it hurts your lungs a little at first to breathe in such cold air. Thanks BTB!!

[@paulwise3001]

Thank you for sharing with me. I hope you had a good year during this covid. Bummer your new hot tent has a few holes. Maybe you can iron then sew those canvas patches. A 45 degree elbow and a pole should do the trick. I injoyed it, wish you would have done a little fishing 🎣 there two. And get a couple of cots to get off the ground. Best wishes from Southern California ❤

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Paul! Yeah some fishing would've been great. I guess we had our hands full with the hot tent. We got a 45 degree elbow since which has helped a lot :)

[@RodMurray]

Fun to watch the Grey Jay fly around you as you were setting up the stove

[@monusbrewer4911]

I have seen several other videos using thee same combo of tents and stove. Most others I have seen kick the stove pipe out to a 45 degree angle once it clears the tent opening.... They have some kind of jack stand the use to hold up the pipe. Have a great day! 👍✌️

[@LostLakes]

Thanks MB :) Definitely agree. We figured it would be good if the company was selling it that way, being our first time, but now that we've installed an elbow and got new pipes that nest with the male end down, I can't understand why they would design it how they did.

[@monusbrewer4911]

@@LostLakes makes me wonder if they have ever really used the product they sale. Seems a pretty basic idea to me.... Looking forward to seeing you guys again! Happy New Year 🎉 guys! ✌️👍

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

A live Q & A would be awesome for you guys and your followers!

[@andrewmandrivnyk]

This one is my favorite one and this is my third time watching it 👌🤙 please winter camping and long please 🥰🙏

[@LostLakes]

That's awesome, thanks Andriy! We'll have more this winter for sure :)

[@andrewmandrivnyk]

Backcountry Angling Ontario Yuhuuuuuuu 😚😚😚😇😇😇

[@PuskwaskaOutdoors]

A magnetic chimney thermometer is really handy for a tent stove, it gives you a good indication of the stove temp which is handy when trying to boil water vs cook in a frying pan or deep fry... also a few pieces of aluminum roof flashing (it comes in a roll) is super handy for heat reflectors or a makeshift stove top oven and weighs next to nothing.

[@LostLakes]

Great ideas! Thanks a lot PO! 🙏

[@benjaminvanlandingham5568]

Very nice to see couples out in the woods together...

[@InnKogNeeto]

I watch these winter camping videos for the food/cooking lol now I’m craving Asian spiced pulled pork on a Kaiser bun so badly.

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha we would probably all weigh 10% less if it weren't for the food we saw on TV...

[@fathertomoutdoors6579]

I know you eventually get a ring on that girls finger…cause dude. She is a keeper. Love ya two.

[@dreww2206]

On some of those portable stoves the stove pipes are designed to feed into each other opposite to the way you installed them this time around. This keeps the creosote running inside the pipe not dripping out. Great Vid!! good to see more Ontario on youtube. Cheers

[@LostLakes]

Yeah exactly, I contacted the company and they said they're working on it. Really poor design. Thanks Drew!

[@jimhanson7476]

Awesome tent and adventure, great not to see Erin waste deep in freezing water.. You both make your videos fun... Cheers

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha agreed...she deserves that 😂 Thanks a lot Jim!

[@Barret-paddles]

Another classic!! Just have to mention that I actually drank creosote when I was a little girl, and had to have my stomach pumped out 😳 Thankfully, I have no recall of the incident but scared the crap out of my parents lol! Apparently I have the stomach of a goat 😉 Thanks for this one you two, happy memories huh?! 💜

[@LostLakes]

Omg!! The things young bodies can take...

[@davidmoran1422]

That was awesome. Erin sure is a trooper. Thanks.

[@LostLakes]

Sure is. Thanks David!

[@lianeleblanc8301]

So much fun! You guys are great.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Liane! 🙂👋

[@serey7106]

Great video! your fried blueberry biscuits looks delicious would love your recipe for it 😋🥰

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Serey! This one is good but Erin uses lard instead of butter :) www.northernontario.travel/sunset-country/bannock-recipes-for-your-next-camping-adventure

[@qwenyodi2478]

If you put a couple of bricks in the bottom of the stove, it stays warmer longer over night without having to stoke it. I also heard it can help the bottom not burn out, but not sure if thats true.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Megan! Good call. I'm sure they'd stay warm and I've heard the same for improving the longevity of the stove's bottom. We got a steel false bottom to help with that.

[@josephs3005]

Thanks, I enjoyed spending some time with you.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks for joining us Joseph :)

[@billfrederickfrederick2791]

Really liked the video,If I may offer a few suggestions..... Ditch the air mattresses,you need closed cell foam pads in the winter,or just sleep on the spruce boughs,lots and lots of them,air is a very poor insulation..... Also,instead of running the flu pipe straight up,try to angle it a little, should keep those pesky sparks flying away from the new tent......Also if you try to burn a little hardwood,the creosote won't build up as much....learn to use the damper,to slow down the burn so your wood will last longer.... That blueberry bannock looked absolutely delicious... I love to camp in the winter.....no insects..

[@LostLakes]

Thanks my friend :) The problem with close cell foam is the bulk. I suppose we could afford a little extra bulk in the winter with the sleds, but I could say that about a lot of things and then we're overloaded. These are both insulated air mats so they're pretty solid. Last weekend, I rolled off of mine and woke up freezing, but on the mat I was very comfortable. Definitely agree about the pipe. We figured it would be good if the company was selling it that way, being our first time, but now that we've installed an elbow and got new pipes that nest with the male end down, I can't understand why they would design it how they did. Unfortunately here in the boreal forest (northern Ontario, Canada) your hardwood options are either trembling aspen or birch. Birch, if dead, is almost always rotting or too wet...very hard to find seasoned. Aspen is alright but not great. The local camping veterans seem to prefer jack pine here. Nothing like winter quiet!

[@MultiCrackerjacker]

Happy birthday! And single malt is the ONLY scotch civilized campers savour😜🥃!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah the funny thing is, I actually prefer my blended Islay Mist to this one. But give me Lagavulin and it's a different story

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

'AquaSeal' the holes in the canvas. Just back up the holes with duct tape until the urethane sets up. Also, get an angle fitting that fits your pipe and run the pipe out away from the canvas. Support the pipe on a tripod or bipod that is tie wired together. That'll keep sparks off the tent plus help stabilize the pipe in the wind. I have built three canvas covered yurts and with the pipe going straight up through the central yurt ring, even with seasoned wood and a spark arrester still have a few holes in the canvas. Thanks for the video.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much GAW. We'll do just that. I've got some Aquaseal and we plan on replacing the pipe as well. The fact the they only work with the female end pointing up is a serious design flaw to me. And we want to add the elbow of course.

[@williambranham6249]

Just found you today. I'm thinking of getting into hot tent camping. Lots of good info on this one. You guys are a cute couple. Never seen anyone bump pulled pork sandwiches. Love the fried biscuits. So yummy.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot William :) Hahaha that was a first for us. Erin's bannock was out of this world good.

[@davemayers9342]

As I’ve come to learn Canadian girls really do kick ass 👍

[@earlshannon1048]

Beautiful country really enjoyed your video!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Earl!!

[@haydenmeadors38]

Looked like a great weekend get away! Happy Birthday friend, hope it was a good one! If your a whiskey/scotch fan I would recommend A Mindwinter Nights Dram, excellent for special occasions.

[@LostLakes]

Mmmm looks delicious...pricey, of course 😅 Thanks Hayden!

[@shannysteele]

What a great way to spend your birthday! That blueberry bannock looked delicious! Will have to try that on our next adventure. Also, where did you get your hats? They looked so warm and cozy! Great video!

[@LostLakes]

Extremely warm and cozy! They're fjallraven nordic heaters. Erin got one and then I asked for one for my bday :) Thanks Shannon!

[@tsavage4185]

To steal a phrase from Erin, this video was bang on point. Cheers guy wonderful video!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah thanks man :)

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Have not read all the posts yet, but be cautious as well with any spark arrestors, they will clog up and cause smoke to pour back into the tent, use a downspout screen or something else if you need one. Once snow is deeper snow stakes will assist and make setup so much easier. The frost is already 15cms in the ground so making ground stakes tough to put in. Because it is so hard to find really good seasoned wood and have the stove burn hot enough creosote will be an issue. Make sure you always carry that battery operated CO detector with you as well, yes some say lots of ventilation in and around a tent, but why take the chance. Back to the video and hola from Fred in Thunder Bay.....cheers Fred

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Fred! Excellent advice. I plan to ditch the spark arrestor and go with a 45-deg elbow. And we're definitely going to get a CO detector. Who knows what we breathed in with that smoldering creosote...

[@KeTaMiTeK]

incredible nature, that berries growing in winter

[@applesucks2633]

My wife and I would do this if the tent had a floor, and it was already set up when we got there, and if we got a ride there on a snowmobile, and if there was room service… But it looks like you guys are having fun!

[@LostLakes]

Hahahah not for everyone, but it is a great experience :)

[@dessiediamond7414]

Discovered your channel by accident. Really enjoying your camping trips. Beautiful scenery. Happy new year from Ireland

[@LostLakes]

Thank you again Dessie! Pleasure to have you join us :)

[@Catjack4512345]

Hi again ,,, creosote build up in the stove pipes happens when your burning wet wood,,,,and plus having your door open the way you have. making the pipes sticky .also burning soft wood will make a creosote build up in the pips as well... witch can make a chimney fire ,,,,, you must read all your info on your camp stove ..... Enjoy your new Hot Tent....Be safe and have fun

[@LostLakes]

Thanks again Geoffrey! Sadly no user manual or online documentation whatsoever for this stove, so we just picked up what we could online. Evidently lots of gaps in our knowledge as a result

[@davejones6812]

Wow guys, that looks sooo fun. I'd love to do that at least once in my life. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you for a little while.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

can you rent all this equipment at a store for camping out there?

[@LostLakes]

I'm not aware of anyone that rents it...they're pretty expensive and could easily be ruined so I imagine it's not worth the risk for most outfitters.

[@tinge1954]

You have to split wood only for starting the fire. The thicker unsplit wood burn much longer. very many ppl make the same mistake.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks tinge, you're right. We've found we can have one round in there and it'll burn longer, but if we only feed it rounds, it struggles. It's also not a good stove...

[@wandabrady2178]

You two are amazing I love this video!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Wanda!

[@Btr223_]

Welding blanket or similar works good for over stovepipe on outside of tent and also underneath stove for sparks etc

[@LostLakes]

Thanks bri murr! Good call. We got an elbow to get the pipe away from the tent so hopefully that'll do the trick.

[@bitinggoat2891]

bri murr I just use those disposable oven liners for under the stove. Works mint! Good call on the welding blanket too! Gonna have to try it! Thanks

[@lorilannom8621]

Love your videos !! Thank you for sharing.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Lori!

[@powell2245]

this hike trip with hot tent and warm wood stove is pretty interesting，& the lady who made more good job as spliting firewood，seting up tent，especially frying delicious cake is so cute superb！

[@LostLakes]

Thank you yutang wang! She's a talented woman :)

[@Seemac91]

Happy belated birthday Jon! It’s already been suggested by someone I see (and you even mentioned it in the video) but get a bent pipe and prop the pipe outside with two crossed branches and the pipe opening will hang out past the edge of the tent. Should do the trick buddy. That sucks about the burn marks though. Look forward to more videos to take me through to next year’s canoeing season. Cheers dude!!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Chris! Yeah absolutely, we aren't going out again until we fix the stove pipe issue. Can't do that to the tent again...

[@bluejacket645]

Erin's wood splitting reminded me of Charles Bronson chopping wood in the movie "The Magnificent Seven"

[@Utenerd]

Looked like you had a great time, and happy birthday!

[@stephene.3883]

Great video again. Really sucks about the burn holes in the brand new tent. I got a used military bell tent that was full of burn holes (I've patched them all with little circles of Tenacious Tape but it looks like it's riddled with them). I've always wanted a Snowtrekker but what's held me back from getting one is the feeling I know I'd have when the burn holes start to collect on it...

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Stephen :) It was a tough pill to swallow but on the other hand, now it's broken in and we don't have to baby it. We were thinking about Snowtrekker too but it's almost double the cost when you consider the exchange rate right now.