Sleeping Alone Under an Oilskin Tarp

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PANTS: Fjallraven Keb Trousers
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[@EyesWideOpen1969]

See this makes me happy. There are western women out there who can pull their weight outdoors and have the knowledge to make it even under primitive conditions.

[@ElsaRhae]

Also, this was shot very, very well. Way to freaking go girl!!

[@careenaalexis]

Ahhh thanks so much girl!! I watch your videos when I have my morning coffee or when I need a break from the day haha!

[@adamalexius3529]

Yaaaa

[@peppermargaret]

I second that. Super well shotith videoeth!!!

[@ThisIsWheelLife]

I agree as soon as it started, I was like WOW!

[@cantthinkof123]

Marriage material right here. A lot of today's ladies wouldn't know where to start . In fact a lot of guys too. Hats off to you. New sub for ya. Really impressed 👏

[@Lexington6885]

Have missed your me time campouts.." butt load of moose poop" I get it 😆 🤣. Take care love what you do.

[@careenaalexis]

Haha thank you so much for watching!!

[@TheFlameTop]

Alexis, Hi' ! I comment here to express my gratitude to you once again. I attempt to make a brief summary and focus what your efforts here represent for me my friend . Mainly at about 75% I find therapy in your efforts with the balance being wool blankets , owls , and a sense of closeness with the Earth. In a most respectful way also a study of your hands , your hands and your dexterity in using them , is like that of a physician . Your approach to caution and safety mindfulness to handle sharp tools with care while alone in the wilderness brings a sense of security in the viewing experience also. `LIKED'

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

I stayed out in my woods behind my home one night and while the fire crackled as I lay there starting up, I was mesmerized by the orange yellow glow of the fire making shadows dance on the tree canopy and a large Great Horned Owl flew directly over me and it cast a huge shadow from the fire on the under canopy of the trees as I lay there in awe, truly awesome experience.

[@Robert-vs1nl]

Enjoy your videos Alexis 💕 Helps me feel as if there is hope for humanity 🙂

[@MrFreeGman]

It's funny to think about how whenever a youtuber wakes up at a camp site and says good morning to the camera, they actually already woke up, turned the camera on, went back to bed, then pretended to wake up again for the camera. Always gets me. With that said, cool video. I like the waxed cotton idea. I've noticed myself using way too many ziplock bags as of late. I think I'll give that a try.

[@alexs3447]

Its that time of year . Spring camping is the best in many ways

[@careenaalexis]

Heck yeahhh! Thanks Alex!

[@alexs3447]

@@careenaalexis Waiting for a canoe trip.

[@nhsheltie]

OMG that sandwich looks incredible!! Such a beautiful little badass. I hope Brandon realizes how lucky he is...

[@christopherbeckerdite4273]

Always glad to see "Leave no trace"

[@FnLn55]

Wooly pillow sack and bacon egg cheese breakfast wrap ... mmm good stuff!

[@jonsymmonds1120]

Nice to see you again. I won't ask about Grizz as I see others have and you already replied. Thanks for the video, it gets me outside!

[@861LJ]

What a treat to see that owl!!

[@vintagenomad5277]

Eye to eye with a owl. That’s awesome!

[@careenaalexis]

It was amazing!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Stevetaylor099]

Great to see you out on a solo again. Awesome to see Grizz out with you too

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Steve!

[@haroldcotten1840]

Hey girl good to see you back in the woods, and hey no snow, thanks for the video

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Harold!

[@robnoodle1]

Always enjoy your journey’s Awesome dinner & breakfast Thanks for the Tibbits

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@colleen9038]

Love your dedication to reducing single use plastics! Awesome natural set up :) hope Grizz is well.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much Colleen ! I'm not perfect at it but trying to slowly increase my zero waste practices! Thanks for watching!

[@jonfyfazan]

👏 so cozy in nature in the woods👏🪵🔥🏕👍👌🇳🇴

[@renevandyk2057]

Hi Alexis Awesome and Amazing scenery and Food so Awesome Nice Camp Site 😊

[@pisom4314]

looked like a great trip!!! rub Grizzs ear for me, i was surprised the snow was gone there!!! be safe out there & thanks for sharing with us!!

[@glennterry5476]

Well that looked like a pretty cool camping trip.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Glenn!

[@glennterry5476]

@@careenaalexis Your Welcome.

[@PocketKnivesBlog]

Love it!! BONUS was the little tidbits! Brilliant. TY!!!

[@careenaalexis]

Haha thanks so much!

[@christinafreeani2149]

Good on ya for doing as much as you can to avoid plastics! Every little bit does go a long way!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks ma girl!! Hope to see you this weekend at the show!!

[@billbabcock1833]

So nice to see a new video from you. I loved the owl who was curious about you.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Bill! The owl was super cute for sure

[@Coppersaguaro]

Breakfast looked delicious. I’ve been away for awhile. Glad you are still getting after it. Cheers!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much Adam!

[@jasongriswold7342]

We missed you, give Grizz some love for us.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much Jason!!

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota USA!! Good to see you out doing an overnight again!

[@phyllismulkey3778]

nice overnighter. love the owl

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks as always Phyllis!!

[@frankwarner970]

Good to see you out and about. Weather is getting to where you can enjoy it without freezing. Always enjoy watching your videos, but got to ask, how is Grizz doing? Haven't seen him in awhile. Hope he is well too. Been following him since he was a pup too. Had to shorten my woods excursion last weekend, whacked my hand with a Silky Saw so it's on the mend now. I'll be back at it as soon as I can. Got to get my hiking in before it gets to be kayaking season for me. Keep up the awesome videos, always enjoy watching them.

[@margaretsandras6595]

Hi you are so extremely brave. Thank you for such inspiration

[@Primus54]

Hello Careena. Thank you for the solo overnight and the bushcraft knowledge. I miss Grizz being on these journeys with you, for both our entertainment and your safety. Dogs make the best alarms! 👍👍👍 ~ John in Ohio

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you, I miss having my buddy out there with me too, but honestly after his accident it's kinda nice not to worry about him out there too. I promise he will be back out with me when he's 100% again.

[@leegrahamoutandabout8327]

Wow that dinner looks like heaven on a fire!!!

[@leegrahamoutandabout8327]

I will watch tonight at work......shhhhh don't tell anyone that I like your show more then my job lol I'm sure I'll love it! Keep up the great work.

[@careenaalexis]

Haha your secret is safe with me ;) Thanks Lee!

[@tomgrantham9992]

Glad to see you outside again.

[@georgiafamilydogtails7763]

Loved the food, awesome closeups, minimal gear (but the best gear) and beautiful outdoors. Glad I got to enjoy another awesome outdoors overnighter with you. Thanks. Cheryl GA 🇺🇸

[@herblapp6134]

Have camped mostly in a popup camera. I was in the Infantry and when l was younger ground sleepjng was ok. But my spouse drew the line if she were to tag along...up off the ground !! 😊 ln my 8th decade l brought and equipped a small enclosed cargo trailer so l cud boondock out west to see the stars. The point us thanks for reminding me about the cool survivalist cooking. Great job! 👍

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much Cheryl!! Hope you and Dixie are doing well!

[@georgiafamilydogtails7763]

@@careenaalexis How sweet of you to mention Dixie. We are well. I hope you, Brandon, your children and Grizz are well too. Take care.❤️

[@barriereid9244]

Traditional Scottish plaid was 5 yards long and 5 feet wide. It was clothing, blanket and shelter all wrapped up in one. The modern day brogue copies in pattern the original shoes that had holes to facilitate drying as we have bogs, streams and rivers to navigate on the most simplest of walks.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Awesome! Love the beeswax wraps! Ps. Way to go on the filming and vid production, this one was sooooo good!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much DJ!

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

Hey, you crack me up! Love seeing you out in the woods for sure! It just kills us single guys to see you do it by yourself but we know you got a good man. You definitely an outdoor gal and for this we appreciate your videos . Can't get enough of your adventures it is so refreshing to see your exploits!

[@rossilake218]

He's working or behind the scenes helping her. Trust me he's a good guy. Wish my GF was like her.

[@herblapp6134]

Oh he's the ghost camera guy!! Well to those who miss her dog and mention company and protection they bring....as a guy with defective DNA l'd say he's almost as good as the puppy...give him a break he only has 2 legs!! 😅😂🤣👍

[@MrYOUNG51690]

I couldn’t get a campfire going so my girlfriend and I watched you do it. It’s going now lol thanks!

[@careenaalexis]

Haha awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@davcox100]

Great vlog Alexis. Showing a simple way to camp for a lovely spring evening. Really important that you showed that you don’t need to contaminate the countryside by leaving rubbish behind. You left it as if you’d never been. Brilliant.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much as always David! I'm not perfect but certainly trying my best to increase my leave no trace and zero waste practices!

[@philholman8520]

Great video and content. A natural flare of educating! Thanks for sharing! Ace! 👍✌️🇬🇧

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much!

[@Watson1]

You are a lucky girl, having bush to camp in. I really like the way you start your fire. I watch other campers light, or attempt to light it. I was taught to light it the same way you do it. Enjoy it while you can. I look forward to your next video. Thank you Wiz

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks for watching!

[@snoxander6333]

Cool gear, best scenes chasing the owl , and preparing the super breakfast 👍🏽

[@butchbinion1560]

Great job I’ll be waiting for the next one. Maybe canoeing. ✌️👊

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Butch! Ice is out here now so I'm looking forward to getting in my canoe for sure!

[@AdventureCrazyA.A.F.A.C]

Good video. I'll be looking forward to the next Canoe trip.

[@honkyvanwildebeest8926]

That steak looks amazing! And the broccolini! I'm off to the kitchen.

[@littlepony6762]

Every little bit helps Thank you For doing your big part , Beautiful area and cool to see the Owl . It all smells wonderful

[@careenaalexis]

Hey hey Corriinda!! Thanks so much girl!

[@BM-hb2mr]

You made me hungry. Lol. The oil tarps are the best for sure. Enjoyed the video, thanks for the share

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@janhbhugo5085]

Nice to see you back out and about again !

[@janicegilbert4029]

I'm glad to see you back.

[@greenberet7520]

Really enjoyed watching your adventure. All actually. Reminds me of the hundreds of nights I used my shelter half as a low lean too. Used my poncho with liner instead of humping an intermediate bag you couldn't lie in. You'd sweat so much. You had something we never had. Fire, lol. We had little winged stoves that held a heat tab or I'd use a small piece of C4 and light that to heat my C's. Sorry for the rant. I thought it was cool comparing. I was off from comments for awhile. Was deathly ill. My Drs at the Vets Hospital saved my life. Not understating. Ty for sharing De Oppressor Liber

[@OregonMikeH]

That was delightful. I learned of your Ch. on the Canoe Hound's Interview with Jon and his Wife of the Lost Lakes Ch. It's going to be a pleasure spending time here, your Host Demeanor is charming, the content great and relaxing. Thanks Much, Blessings from Oregon ... Mike

[@careenaalexis]

Thats so awesome thanks so much Mike!!

[@Cameroon110]

I love your videos as always have a good week and weekend please stay safe out there ❤️❤️

[@ThisIsWheelLife]

That 🔥 start was flawless!

[@kevinbungles]

Loving the bushcraft Spain kit

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Kevin!! It's pretty amazing gear, so cool to use the same materials people used to camp and explore with wayyy before our time!!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@kevinbungles]

@@careenaalexis Thanks AO, it’s a pleasure to watch you apply those outdoor skills, I learn from them. I will get on to their website. Thank you

[@mikeygruber9247]

Nice job on this video, and nice job on the camp set up also. And glad to see you again out building fires and setting up camp's.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much Mikey!! Appreciate you watching and so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Jackalopestravels]

Simple and good. One of the best videos I’ve seen on your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@careenaalexis]

Wow, Thank you so much for saying that!! I'm always super grateful to see such kind and upbuilding comments!!

[@t.davidgordon2425]

Almost ten years ago, I hiked the Caps Trail up to Mt. Jefferson in early May, after the snowmelt, and the moose-dung was everywhere, after the melt; you could hardly go thirty feet without seeing more. Two weeks later, I hiked again with another buddy, and told him how much moose-dung we would see, and we saw none. I guess the bears had come in and eaten it all; I guess that's part of the ecology. I get back to New England once annually (missed 2020 to Covid restrictions), and I always enjoy your posts, because they remind me of getting back there (I'm in western PA now, and mostly hike here). Thank you for sharing your experiences with the rest of us.

[@adaml7964]

Nice corporal style truckers hitch and prusiks.. Love that ridgeline .. another great video :)

[@louisehiker9246]

This was great. I love how you role model all sorts of good practices, such as putting out the fire, minimizing the use of plastic, and leaving the site pristine.

[@wilsjane]

Great to see someone wearing leather boots that can put the fire out properly by crushing the burning remains of the logs, rather than synthetic sneakers that melt. The wool blanket also allowed her to sleep close to the fire without having to worry about embers. Wool also diffuses carbon monoxide when the fire dies down, rather than getting trapped inside.

[@mickeybartlett1274]

When I was out in the woods almost every day, all day. My little buddies were aways the sane ones. Miss you and your buddy Grizz. There were many for me Duchess, Prince, Sambo...

[@chrisfitzsimmons6410]

Great work on leaving no trace, love the thoughtfulness around plastics, food packaging etc. thank you.

[@bergtagen]

Good to see you're still rocking the Singi backpack 😎

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👍👋♥️🌲🌲🌲

[@glennduxbury2568]

2nd THAT !

[@tracyelsinger1088]

The quality of your videos is amazing. You show how you do things but also keep it interesting and don't let it wander into sterile how-to territory. Really great work!

[@douggray1263]

Enjoyed the video. Even if it was just an overnighter I imagine it felt great to get out. I agree it can be challenging to cut down on plastics when you go on a longer canoe trip but I find even little thinks like washable synthetic bags for trail mix help. And that blanket from bushcraftspain looks so comfortable!!!!!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much as always for watching Doug! I definitely need to look more into alternatives for my lightweight canoe trips! Haha and this wool blanket is AMAZING!

[@tankdiesel9738]

Hey Alexis... Great video as usual... Best looking burrito I ever saw🤣... Keep up the great work 👍

[@normanc.2021]

Happy Spring Alexis very cool overnight camp. I have to say you have some real nice equipment especially the bushcraft Spain stuff really nice 👍 Have a great day be safe ✌️

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much Norman! It takes a long time and a lot of saving to get good gear but I just absolutely LOVE this traditional style gear!! It brings a lot to the trip for me to have good quality gear that is similar materials to what people have been camping with for decades! :)

[@timberg7377]

That breakfast sandwich looked amazing, it needed just one thing, more bacon.. Lol

[@careenaalexis]

Hahah thanks for watching Tim!

[@pduidesign]

I’m always amazed and slightly terrified at how fast birch bark goes up in flames.

[@nsoutdoors9306]

Great video! The food looked amazing! Nothing like food cooked outside. Can't wait for the next adventure!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much!

[@mgmedley]

Yes! This is the kind of trip we have all been waiting for. Thank you!

[@careenaalexis]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@patriotfour3374]

❤ Always inspiring me to get out in the woods! Even if it is only for a quick trip!

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Super Dope Episode Ma 👊🏼😎🤙🏼! Sorry im late, hella busy with work. Great to see ya back @ it 😉👌!! Cheers 🍻

[@FishMH]

Well some one is getting a warm spring ! Thanks for the lively, naturally skill laden bushcraft video. Looked so peaceful, I didn't even hear the owl hoot or a moose stomp about. New recipes, soon a book will be easy for release

[@diesel5355]

Its always nice to see someone do a little more for dinner than just break out an MRE.

[@PistolPete8138]

I'm very late seeing this video but I love to see fellow outdoor enthusiasts reducing their dependence on plastic gear! Great to see. Great video 🙂

[@WoodyAndy]

Ah that was fantastic! Inspired me to get back out again asap. Loving the simple gear, food and setup, amazing filming/editing too. Looking forward to more, all the best from the UK!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much!! So glad this made you want to get back out there too!! Much appreciate your kind comment!! :)

[@stevenensminger5737]

I've seen your channel alot but always passed..but this outing got my attention this is my kind of camping looking forward to seeing more 🌲🏕🔥

[@careenaalexis]

Awesome! Thank you, hope you like some other trips I've done :)

[@kristingrounds4163]

Glad to see you out there again camping....pretty soon is canoe season...looking forward to those videos!! Thanks for sharing!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much girl!!

[@kennethvalerio1294]

Looks like an awesome night out

[@petermarshall582]

All good, really enjoyed it. Bees wax wrap!!

[@dakotablessing451]

Thank you Alexis i so love all your videos God Bless You

[@carrier6517]

Hi from Adelaide, Australia 🙂👋 Great video and looking forward to your next 👍

[@WASRT001]

OMG that breakfast sammich looked yummy!

[@ginaallen3797]

As always thank you so much for sharing a bit of bushcrafting in Spring. I enjoy your approach to no trace left behind and you doing what you can to avoid the plastic that will eventually take over the world. Peace Out from Old HIppieland.

[@donaldholman9070]

Thank you for sharing and happy holidays!

[@syl19281]

Cool and relax video, Good To see you again 👍

[@benkeyes5010]

Thank you for the tips on helping us avoid using single use plastics. The beeswax wraps have been very handy in everyday use!

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Well planned out overnighter.. I wish I was that organized....lol

[@skinny544]

Ohhh the creative thinking of a woman. How to rough it in the woods and still have fine dining. Love your spice jars! Good job glad to see you back in action.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@davestuart8864]

Always learn a lot from you Alexis 😊😊❤❤ thanks '!!

[@stephenalbrecht2290]

Great too see your videos. Really enjoy your videos.

[@justinperry9754]

Awesome video as always! Been waiting a while for another bushcraft overnighter vid from you so this was a welcome treat!

[@chrisgardner9270]

Really enjoyed..just like all of your videos...keep up the good work and looking forward to the next

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Looks so comfy... Would love to try a setup like this someday.

[@rbakken2999]

Great video. You could do 100's of videos like this . Food, Equipment and you. It's hard to beat. That steak! You were killin me. Perfectly done. Nice film work.

[@justindodge7147]

Amazing setup! Loving all the quality gear you've been bringing out lately! You also gave me some great ideas for food storage containers! Thank you!👍