Easy Portable Survival Shelter For Extreme Cold

This home made super shelter design can be made for warm comfort in extreme cold. It is made to be carried with a person as a backup shelter system for an unexpected survival situation.
Learn to make a survival shelter that is super light weight, super compact, requires very little effort to set up and is heated as well. Is this shelter for you? You decide.
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Hello my name is Lonnie and My wife is Connie.
Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires with or without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc

[@slipperystairs6924]

Guy uses a bic to spark his fire instead of flint or Bow.... that's how you know he actually lives this life... love it Ps... you're a blessed man to find a woman to enjoy (or endure) the experiences you seek.

[@brovold72]

He uses those also, but mostly for demonstration I think.

[@Furzkampfbomber]

Flint and bow or women?

[@zBMatt]

@@brovold72 it’s good to know just Incase, but if you’re in a survival situation you should be prepared.

[@nyk3334]

Man, these videos are pure gold. My girlfriend wanted to add that, you espouse your knowledge in a such a manner that everyone can learn. So true!

[@jimbob7559]

So many of these "survival" videos show a guy unpacking a stove to put inside the fortress that took him a full day to build. I suppose that circumstance might arise, but for me, I'm interested in packing light. I always have a small backpack in my truck or boat that I take with me even if I'm just stopping to answer nature's call. You never know when circumstances are going to jump out and bite your behind! You, sir, are speaking my language. I'm a 77-year-old living in the interior of British Columbia and we do get a bit of "weather" from time to time. Thanks, Lonnie, I'm subscribed.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel.

[@canadianbushman8982]

I've used this shelter at -25C and -15C and can say it works great with a bough bed. At -26C, the temp inside was about 0C with southern exposure at mid-day with just my body heat, a large candle and solar gain. Later it was +25C with a long fire. It got cold very fast when the fire died.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

So do you have a video of your shelter? I looked on your channel site and did not find it. Thanks for the info on your shelter.

[@msa3595]

I swear, Man, if the shit hits the fan this is the guy that I want with me.

[@bragg77]

Sure in high winds looks tough...you'll be wheezing like Gandalf in no time...now all ya need is a Terrence McKenna hat

[@bragg77]

Tics

[@Xmaslightsallyear]

I don’t see this shelter staying together in much wind at all. Even a 25 mph gust would pull it apart. The tin foil would be gone in a much lighter gust even.

[@SpaghettiToaster]

@@Xmaslightsallyear In a storm, you wouldn't use this shelter. You could make the same thing with thicker starkes at a flatter angle and cover the foils with a layer of leaves and snow though and it would be quite solid I think.

[@nosorab3]

Lonnie, you should be proud of what you're doing here. It's stuff like this that could save some lives. Bless!

[@gmjones2001]

I just found Lonnie and Connie here on YT two days ago. Binge watching OH YEAH!!! :) Good stuff for sure.

[@4eversolice]

Lmao

[@ValueNL]

Papa Bless

[@wordswritteninred7171]

Holy cow! Who would have guessed so warm

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

I swear I felt like I was young again, and my Grandpa was teaching me something up in those high Pennsylvania mountains he lived in. I miss those days more than I could ever express! Thanks for the video sir, I did learn a lot; and I'm going to be checking out the rest of your videos and gaining some more wisdom and knowledge from ya, it's much appreciated!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Welcome to the channel;.

[@riverdog1894]

As a hunter tracking down a wounded deer is always a vulnerable time for me to get lost. I like this lightweight emergency shelter because I'm already carrying a lot of gear and might have to set up in the dark. Learned a lot from your and Connie's videos over the years thanks for all the info and keeping me safe out there on the hunt.

[@kardaman5]

Bob Ross of survival

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

He does have a Bob Ross vibe to his videos. With the beautiful scenery around them I believe that Lonny is living in one of Bob Ross paintings.

[@user-mt4zr5kp7h]

lol I literally just said this to my wife last night

[@buzzsawsrevolutionvlogs3336]

LMAO

[@ladyofthemasque]

Omg, you are so right!

[@gmjones2001]

It IS a happy shelter, so ....

[@sssfalk2004]

Since I despise cold weather and I live in Miami, anyone who can make warmth in cold conditions is truly my hero! Thanks for sharing this cool (I mean warm) stuff!

[@Derek-gh8jq]

I love the fact that your wife is willing to come out with you on your trips to the mountains , to help you with your videos! Not too many women down here in the states would be willing to do such a thing. She's a keeper!

[@dfbess]

Visqueen.. that stuff saved my ass when I was homeless during the winter..found some behind a matress store, and across the street was a piano store, I got a giant box from there a roll of cheap duct tape..not my most proudest moment ( I had no money so I stole it) taped the visqueen to the box ,hid it in the woods.. it kept me from freezing to death even in deep freeze weather.. and believe it or not a candle is enough to raise the temperature to comfortable levels..just have to seal it almost air tight, but still leave a small draft for ventilation..

[@jenniferjimenez677]

Are you ok now? Housed?

[@angelaprater2679]

Sorry you went thru that I pray that things are better for you now. I help a guy like that once and he wanted to live like that it was hard for me to understand why. Is name was Sam.

[@erniedurocher4376]

I know how that feels

[@andyisyoda]

This is a Super Shelter. Great example. Not seen aluminium foil for fire reflector before - clever!

[@christopherellis2663]

good idea. I like portable and easy to use shelter, it doesn't need to be a tent. I have a similar set up. It develops from practice.

[@elizquierdoso8933]

That's amazing set up..Someone won't believe that you can get 80 degrees F..inside that tent.

[@terrysadventure1529]

this is what our children need to know besides inside on games and phones they need to know how to do this stuff great to know how to do it God Bless have a Blessed day

[@4eversolice]

Lmaooo

[@moose9906]

This is a nice adaptation of Mors Kochanski's supershelter. For good weather (ie: no rain or snow) this shelter is perfect. If the weather turns bad you might want to add Mors' other layer, which is essentially a nylon tarp that adds some structural integrity as well as some permeability that will help with condensation issues.

[@torl8924]

quick and fast is my motto

[@jduff59]

Can we get some love for Thermodynamics! These shelters work amazingly well on paper and in practice. Thank you for spreading the word!

[@mrhalfstep]

Lonnie, you are absolutely one of my favorite KZbinrs. Since you asked for help in this video I want to suggest that you attach your tarp to the ridge line in a way that only requires 2 of the preformed loops that you pack with you. Make the Prussic knot on your ridge first, then make the Lark's Head around the wooden disc that you tuck into the corner of the tarp. It eliminates some cordage and the toggles. I also think that one of those cheapy pocket mylar Space Blankets would provide better heat reflection and wind redirection/blocking and may even be a little lighter than the aluminum foil. Then, on the other hand, you could end up with roasted Lonnie and Connie. 35F to 85F with your setup doesn't need much improvement!!

[@fraidofthedark]

I've just come across this and your other videos today. I'm very fond of traditional bushcraft & find your modern adaptations great. Thank you both so much for taking the time to make, share and help folks like me better understand what bushcraft is really about! I'm a kid in a candy shop with a heap of your videos to enjoy.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Welcome to the channel and enjoy the "candy". glad you are here.

[@markdumont7650]

fraidofthedark the same

[@williejamehufff3125]

Connie and Lonnie. That's got to be the best thing I've heard today. Besides how to stay warm in the extreme cold.

[@3AlarmBushcraft]

This is an example of the super shelter developed by Mors Kochanski back in the 80’s while teaching school kids how to build a shelter. He gave them the plastic to just cover the back half of their shelter but some closed the side nearest the fire also and he realized it made their shelter like a greenhouse. With 12” of snow outside they were lying on top of their sleeping bags with no coats or winter gear on.

[@johngrealey1894]

Basic but it works who would not want to be with this guy in a tight spot if your life depended on it his skill and experience would keep you alive .brilliant.

[@brendanstanford5612]

This is awesome! How cool is that, a +70° shelter on a sub zero night all within a fanny pack. That "emergency situation" could turn into just a warm, good nights rest in the forest. Thanks Lonnie

[@chetgravatt9562]

His saw for the fire logs must be very small to fit in that fanny pack.

[@oldedominion8782]

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[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Chet_Gravatt The saw I used to cut that firewood was a Silky bigboy 2000 which is too big to fit in my fanny pack. I do carry a Bahco Laplander in the pack and it would have cut this wood just fine but with more work than what I did when using the bigboy. I hope to get a hand operated survival chainsaw to try out that I believe should be ideal for survival wood gathering such as this. The saw I'm talking about is at the link below www.amazon.com/dp/B017WTMTXM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8

[@WingmanSR]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival Wow, you did your homework before making that choice sir, didn't you? I went and looked for manual chainsaw reviews and that one was consistently the #1.

[@jayearnhardt9790]

+Far North Bushcraft And Survival very slick great video never new the trick with the foil thank you

[@angelaprater2679]

John here this guy can save your life, live and learn but most of just do it. I tip my hat to old guy.

[@SwtTrisha8]

I can’t quit watching your videos. Learn something new everyday. Thanks for the great videos!

[@BeachsideHank]

A coupla thoughts here to enhance the kit: Repack the tarps, etc. in heavy duty Ziploc bags, they can then serve to melt snow back to drinkable water either as a body pack or inside the shelter. Also, the pre- formed loops speed along the setup, but drop it in the snow and it's "where'd it go?" Perhaps rub a tracer line along the length with a red Sharpie pen to enhance the recovery of it. None of this is meant to diminish your great bit of kit, it's genius, and thanks for sharing. ☺

[@nickcrosby9875]

i pre- attach the prusik loops to the ridge line - that also help on a quick set up

[@justinmoss1524]

The 'Mr. Rogers' of survival videos. Thanks Lonnie!

[@RavenBlaze]

Hehe, I'd say he is the "northern Mr Rogers" there is a Kenneth Kramm in Texas a lot like him. Soft spoken and a "get out into the woods and have fun" type message.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I also enjoy occasionally watching Kenneth Kramm's videos.

[@stu-oe5sg]

I want to give this guy a hug. I love him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@moistpudding9606]

This is for me! I’ll definitely use this for camping sometime..

[@heatherjones1807]

I just wish the day hiking student school group that got caught in the noreaster about 20-30 years ago would have had each a survival pack...they would have survived..and what scares me is that the teacher died too. I think the only survivors were the ones that hiked out and that was risky too...i am sending all the kids in our family to your website and we are going to practice over and over your fantastic, simple techniques to stay alive...and if they ever go into the woods even for a day hike they will have and know how to use their items. Thank you so much.

[@reyscottm9]

Very practical and inexpensive. Purists want to nit pick the details, but this is a solid shelter. I've seen it done before with equal success. Thanks, Lonnie!

[@phillipdavis5241]

Your moving like how I feel_____ getting old is sooo much fun!

[@eileenmaschal9505]

I love learning survival from you, thank you Lonnie and thank your wife for her filming skills.

[@OakKnobFarm]

Great shelter kit you have there. Thanks so much for bringing a thermometer - it really shows exactly how well it works!

[@mountainwolf7500]

Incredible temperature difference!!!! Awsome!!!

[@JohnDoe-xl1qs]

Now if a Big Snowy Wind Storm Doesnt blow it all away.... Very Nice

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

I lived in the Missouri wilderness for 4 years. Many nights for weeks camping on the banks of my lake. Sometimes In below freezing weather with a wind or no wind. I used three sheets of plastic with some space between each layer for the top bottom and sides. I didn't use any fire many times except for a very small gas cook stove for twenty to 30 minutes on the outside of the interior thermal barrier. Two or three times during the night when I boiled some potatoes and oats at the same time in my only water, I ate jerky throughout the hours awake on any cold night; I got naked, used the clothes for the thermal layers on the bottom and made the interior plastic rise at the head with several small holes punched in to create a fresh air draw at one end and an exhaust at my head. After a while I used a loose button shirt sideways as a light blanket. I was not chilled or warm but okay; because I used the Eskimo igloo or several Native American hunter shelter concept. I have no idea how cold it got outside but everything many times was frozen except the inner shelter. All the heat and moisture went out the top. I drew in air from the foot area where the stove was. I did not rely on this stove. My body made all the heat I needed. The oats, potatoes and jerky kept me going for 6 or 7 hours. That's what I had for breakfast too and I did not go outside during the night. You piss in a hole inside your shelter. Cover it once it peculates down. Remember; piss is heated so don't piss it away. So; insulation and your own body heat captured not wicked into clothing will keep you alive. These same plastic 9x 12 sheets will sustain you as long as your body makes heat from what you eat. Don't go outside and expect to rewarm that space again. You can clean your body with any evergreen in the morning. Not at night you'll use too much energy. You need three layers heat the space outside your personal shelter. Don't go outside to pee. And eat heat producing foods.

[@MrRoman-lo6ih]

why do i feel like a kid in Christmas night when Lonny uploads a video? :)

[@tammielewis2438]

Me too!

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Me too

[@OnebinmieuxDanslebois]

Because you have such a boring life in the city :)

[@MrRoman-lo6ih]

nope Onébinmieux Danslebois

[@tammielewis2438]

Don't live in the city. Just really enjoy this channel. ☺

[@capcon6]

That was a great video. Man I was guessing maybe 50- 55 degrees in there. But 84 degrees. Wow! thank you Sir and the Mrs'.

[@gypsytraders]

yep, he has to be careful not to get it too hot and melt his plastic.

[@jamesmazzone7467]

Adorable Puppy

[@msa3595]

I am so glad that you addressed the effort that it takes to build natural shelters. I keep watching these "pro survivalists" talk about how they'll just throw up a shelter in about 15 minutes, knowing they ain't NEVER built so much as a dang sheet and chair fort in the living room as a kid. I actually have build natural shelters and they take FOR-EVER!!!!!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

There is much wisdom in what you say and I agree whole heartedly. I can easily make a very cozy and warm shelter out of natural local found materials but it *DOES* require much time and labor. It requires *much more* time and labor than the experienced folks realize.

[@markpoore3260]

Great concepts and shelter if any one knows about cold weather survival you should sir living in Alaska

[@SuperMacDaddy66]

84 degrees inside that shelter, now that is hot! I don't even keep my house that warm in the winter, usually about 68. You didn't build a shelter, you built a sweat lodge! lol That is a good lesson in how to build a fast and easy shelter out of materials that don't load you down. Thumbs up, good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@gregpenny4384]

what he built is a Mors Kochanski super shelter, it took Mors 20 years to perfect it. it is based on the green house and the igloo.

[@marksmith8732]

I wouldnt be able to sleep in 84 degrees,i live in Florida and have the ac at 68.

[@67wing]

That's a nice, compact way to have a warm shelter in the winter

[@ofearghas]

It works great! I use it in Ireland with a lot of wind and rain. Holds up very good, with some allowances.

[@Arkimedus]

This is the most helpful and relaxing channel on youtube in my opinion, always good quality content, keep it up lonnie!

[@bobheartland8532]

thank you Lonnie I've been looking for a shelter that I can put in my truck far as emergencies go this sounds like it would be a perfect fit and not that expensive to put together thank you sir

[@abdullaex4119]

Thank you so much Lonnie and your beautiful wife Ms Connie. So much knowledge you have passed on. The weight of property pales in relationship to the weight of knowledge. Peace from Texas

[@burakkuraner]

We are watching with pleasure , thanks🙏

[@alejandrolewis6029]

hello gandalf, master of bushcraft

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

I think you are thinking about Radaghast

[@aaronpeoples2021]

Hello.. iam Gandalf the grey ..today we will be casting a stay warm in cold place spell ...follow along now

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Great video professor! People need to realize that a shelter design is decided by many factors. Yes...if it was storming and windy out, this may not be the shelter design of choice. A smart bushman would have a shelter design for every season and weather condition in his arsenal of knowledge! Thanks for sharing. Be well, stay warm! Peace.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Thank you Sir!

[@bulletsfordinner8307]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival what if during the night a heavy snow torm started pouring? Do you have any tips on how to keep the warm blanket and all from collapsing on top of you?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

If a person is expecting winds, a person should make the shelter frame out of wood poles gathered nearby. If plenty of poles are used and then something like spruce boughs placed on top of the shelter, it will be much better enabled to handle brisk winds. The low rear of the shelter should be placed toward the wind. Also the area where the shelter is located will determine how well the shelter stands up to winds. Place the shelter in a sheltered location if winds are expected.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

snow will not accumulate on top of this as long as it is heated since the escaping internal heat will keep the snow melted.

[@thomasepperheimer1615]

Wow, that is the easiest shelter I have ever seen made. What really caight my attention was that how the long fire made the shelter temperatures over 45 degrees warmer. What a good video, thanks.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Natural shelters are slow to make and time consuming if they are any good. That's one reason people get in trouble and die. They wait until it's getting too dark and cold. Better allow at least 2 hours and hope for less. Most times 2 hours is not near enough time either. Great shelter! Warm, waterproof, and wind proof! The only thing I can see wrong with this, is that to add wood to the fire in the middle of the night, you would have to go outside! It's nice to be able to just roll over and throw a log on...….can't have everything! As always Lonnie, great video!

[@akbychoice]

A back wall acts sort of like a chimney drawing the smoke up, same reason why smoke follows you when you stand around a fire. Nice light campsite. Warms up nicely in those temps.

[@micheloff-grid4248]

LONNIE always nice to look at your videos you are a great teacher

[@skasow17]

Thanks for this great video! Another type of survival shelter that can work well for small groups in winter is the Bothy bag or Zarsky sack used by mountaineers. Four people (sitting on foam pads) inside a waterproof nylon tube with draw cords on each end. It was about zero outside, but our body heat alone brought the interior up to 50 degrees F in minutes. A good way to wait out a sudden storm in safety.

[@michaelstoltz58]

Really convenient way to make a shelter. The aluminum reflector idea is brilliant. 84 degrees is almost too warm, lol.

[@Taromovies]

This shelter is a classic for cold condition Lonnie, thanks for your demonstration and your reality test, wish you a great week my friend, take care, Taro

[@ambervandersteen5684]

Thank you both so much for this video, it is so well thought out and simple. The effort you put in to hand down these skills felt like oral tradition and I know I can remember it all. Deepest thanks :)

[@virginiareid5336]

I continue to learn new things with every video I watch.

[@MrRdefrank]

A light weight, simple and elegant solution. Survival video at it's best. Thank you.

[@TheJohnnyMannion]

I just love your videos thanks Lonnie

[@grayeagleswolves]

Lonny & Connie I love your video's it makes me feel like every thing I learn and have learned through out my life was right y'all confirm all of it thank you for doing all you do

[@smiley3012]

Your dog looks so comfortable in all that snow. Like it doesn't even bother it.

[@738polarbear]

I have watched this mans vids and he looks to be the earl deal with great advice as far as I can see . It’s REAL practical non fancy advice .

[@leebumble]

Lonnie is just so chilled out, as a matter of fact it's hard to imagine him raising his voice in anger (although I'm sure he has at some point). Great vid as usual :)

[@jasongoodrich1]

He can tear the leg from a buffalo and eat it with out breaking stride.

[@pattycake5643]

lee cook if I was around him and he raised his voice in anger I would probly poop my pants.

[@mawmawvee]

He probably doesn't have to raise his voice.....

[@brandon2741]

Happy Thanksgiving and have a blessed holiday Lonnie. God bless my friend

[@GetMeTo1kSubs]

2:58 Quik to set up, and uuuhhhh... fast to set up 🤣🤣🤣 Love this guy!

[@WinStunSmith]

Very cool. I love serendipity. I’m planning a rather long hike, and have trouble finding a shelter that is easily constructed, inexpensive, light/portable. I was about to check KZbin, figured someone would have a realistic and reliable idea, for just such a thing, and I stumbled right into this video. You da’ man, Lonnie!

[@470blp911]

Lonnie, thank you for great videos and tips. That looks like a great way to stay warm for short money.

[@chuckpack3327]

Excellent shelter in a pinch. I like the simplicity, you guys always amaze and delight with your innovations. Thanks for sharing. =)

[@ecurrie4549]

Cody from dual survival did this with him and Dave. He did use all natural materials but got it nice and toasty. This is definitely easier by far.

[@tallcedars2310]

When we go out on a day or afternoon hike, we take along day packs that hold mainly a GPS & compass, fire kit, first aid kit, knife, mitts, hat, scarf, pot/water and snacks as well as several emergency blankets and lightweight rope. Your setup here would fit in our packs compared to bulkier materials so I believe it would be great for both day hikes and longer trips. It being light weight and very compact day hiker's would be inclined to carry this, although it would have to include instructions. Great demo and will be giving it a try on our next day hike as we were lost for a short time last week. Just goes to show, it pays to be prepared as we were amazed at how easily we went off track on a couple of tree munching machine trails here in oil and gasland. Plastic is noisy but hey, if it boils down to spending a night in a plastic shelter or sitting it out in the wind by a fire, I would take plastic any day. The tinfoil is a good idea and will use it in front of logs in case of wind, we seem to be getting far more chinooks than I recall. Really like your ideas, they make me think how I would be able to use them, thanks Lonnie & Connie.

[@johnjames218]

warm as summer in the shelter, thats nice

[@lynnewoodyard7926]

John James n

[@johngrats8772]

R u getting enough oxygen inclosed in plastic 2 breath?

[@craigallen1168]

thank you for sharing much appreciated

[@JoachimderZweite]

This was an incredible video. I am a city slicker and I only went real camping twice and I loved it. Another lifetime maybe if the world renews.

[@deeheart9988]

My son told me about your videos and my husband and I love them!!! Thank you so much for the work you two do to put these together!!!!!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Glad you found the channel and are enjoying the videos. Welcome.

[@LaurentGouzouAKALynx]

Lonnie & Connie that's really Nice interpretation of the Mors Kochansky supershelter 👍👍👍💪 I share Your point on the fire reflector.Take my friend I really love Your videos it's alway a renewed pleasure You are the best woodsman and woodswoman In that KZbin bushcraft communauty 👌🙌 Ciao from Québec ⚜

[@JLH1956]

You answered my last question. Yes you made a lean to tarp tent from the Mylar blanket. I am impressed. I hope I never have to shelter in cold like that, but if I had to, I would be thanking the Good Lord above for your instruction while lying in a toasty shelter.

[@wotchermuggle]

Lonny, you have the perfect voice for reading a children's story!

[@futrade1]

Good fire, and I really like Lars' Siberian Fire - burns long and directs the heat to the shelter...

[@russellcupples2170]

I love your voice Lonnie .That was my deceased dad's and my deceased brothers name . You have to be a good man with that name Sir .

[@betsybarnicle8016]

8:39 Sir, there's a bear behind you.

[@aktrapper6126]

Great video Lonnie. This is definitely something I would use. Very practical, quick and easy to set up. It is also transportable and light. Shelters made from natural materials would take many hours to set up and if your trying to walk out of the bush you may have to make many of them. Thank you for the video. Very good information for back country travelers.

[@WhirledPublishing]

Hi Lonnie, try one or two family hammocks hung between trees with a string from tree to tree - above the hammock(s) - then toss your mylar sheet over the string to create an immediate tent, anchor with a small rock tied into each corner of the mylar sheet - toss cushions into the hammock to keep the wind from coming up from below. This takes about a minute of your time and then you're not sleeping on the hard cold ground - you also don't have to clear out any snow, etc. I've slept in hammocks in the mountains of Vermont, Washington state, on Hawaii's Mauna Loa, etc. In summertime, the mylar " tent " can be replaced with your $2 clear plastic drop cloth

[@CharlieEchoCharlie]

Outstanding!!

[@annettefournier9655]

I thought that dog was a bear when it came into shot all a sudden. Scared the heck out of me a couple seconds then realized it's the dog. Whew.

[@CobCeo]

it is a big dog I agree. Looked like he was doing good dog work, looking out for stuff for his master.

[@MultiRusty111]

On the spruce boughs,with my debris bed where I anchored two 4" diameter logs 36" apart,I added about an 18" high pile of eastern hemlock boughs.I "sandwiched"the boughs between a 6'x8' tarp.But when I went to lie on it in my modular sleep system I found that I still didn't add enough comfort-wise.It may have made a difference to guard against heat loss by not lying on the cold ground,but I need alot more to act as a cushion.Come Fall,I'll gather some leaves and add them in hopes of a better mattress.Great video,great idea.

[@robinjohnson8149]

Lonnie and Connie...how cute!

[@jebtucker9359]

Great look... Awesome voice... And great info!

[@lyndonhill1778]

Jeb Tucker he sounds like Ron Swanson lol

[@bushcraftbeats4556]

Thanks Lonnie and Conny for this video (I ALWAYS mess up they "I" sound in your names, I switch it around, back and forth, you have to forgive me, the noodle more closely resembles swiss cheese). We're finally going to shoot our intro video (have a bunch shot, but not a proper intro to what we're doing) and I think I'll set up a super shelter like this one to sustain me. My sleeping bag is rated for 40 degrees, and we know that is a lie, you'd near freeze to death at that temp! I don't know where I'm going to shoot the vid, but it'll be 6-9k feet, and probably below 0, so I'll need that super shelter. Sorry for the ramble, thanks for what you guys do!

[@thetrout529]

not a fire reflector.....a smoke deflector......love it. Great videos. Lots of knowledge and alternatives to doing things. Keep them coming.

[@alaskankare]

84F inside? Wow, Lonnie, that's awesome although definitely WAY too warm for me. :) LOL Glad to see some more videos. Seward has been getting dumped with snow. Hope you and Connie are doing well. God Bless.

[@mistermindahenziandalasnus3754]

If Santa ever went survivalist.

[@carmineredd1198]

santa lives in a retirement community n florida only his elves are still at the workshop and they don't actually produce anything as they import their toys from China and most elves fly in for a week then fly out for the weekend or they can stay at the Hilton igloo .

[@cliffordwright1603]

Thanx Lonnie always good info from you.

[@WhatsUpWithSheila]

OMG...I LOVE YOUR FIRE REFLECTOR!!!!!! I am gonna look like a ROCK STAR on the next trip....Thx so much!!!!😀😊😍

[@glock-hm3ro]

thank you lonnie & connie