SNOW STORM STRIKES FROZEN TENT | -32 Winter Camping |

Join us on a winter camping adventure that quickly turned into a disaster! A heavy snow storm hit our campsite, putting our tent to the test. Meanwhile, our brand new wood stove installation didn't go as planned, leaving us to freeze while we troubleshoot the issues.
But we didn't let the challenges get us down! We used our amateur radio skills to stay connected with the outside world, and cooked up some hearty camp food to keep our spirits high.
In this video, we'll share our lessons learned from this winter camping trip, including tips on how to troubleshoot wood stove issues, how to stay warm in extreme cold, and how to use amateur radio to stay connected in remote areas.
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[@northwoodsfabricationllc]

Great video, Dave! The Woodsman XXL looks like it will work great in your tent!

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks Dave! Make sure to check out www.northwoodsfab.com if you're in the market for a new stove.

[@fayepotts3279]

It’s a lot of hard work doing winter camping. Its a matter of survival if you don’t have the right tools. So many factors to consider in extreme cold conditions. I admire Vivian, she is not a complainer and pitches in and helps. You are blessed to have each other.💕

[@acgrand2553]

You guys are the real deal not like some channels that are not genuine love watching you struggle and succeed you both work very hard at this and it shows...

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

@@acgrand2553 I agree. A great hard working team together.

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

I live just south of the 60th & here at my 100% off grid cabin full time :) A stove that will keep fire all night is key when it's cold out or at least some coals to restart easy if you have to get up in the night 👍, Have a great weekend "

[@jaylegere]

Love this video, Dave. So much going on. Awesome stove too!

[@upnorthof60]

@@jaylegere thanks Jay! Yep, It’s a deadly stove 🔥

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

Digg'n the new wood stove. 😎🤙 💕 seeing the flames.

[@lorettafrancoeur8476]

Awesome clip today. -32c is really cold 🥶 to me. My husband and I had night like that at the cottage. You two are incredible to camp in the tent ⛺️. Anyway have a wonderful week 😀

[@upnorthof60]

It’s tough out there but worth it!

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

It's amazing enjoy your winter camp videos thank you Dave and Vivian for your winter camp videos like your new tent stove take care and stay safe 👏👍

[@samhill3496]

Nice stove. They do a great job building them. You could trim the legs down so a standard 1 ft. pipe works. Easy to change out instead of cutting pipe to length. Be good to line it with fire bricks on the bottom and around the sides. Since it will be stationary during it's life at the canvas tent. I bet it did feel great when you go it going. Working and sweating will freeze you to death. Good camp. NWT to Idaho isn't bad given weather conditions. Enjoyed All good from east Kentucky USA

[@noenwarrior1]

Been watching for a few years now.. great addition on the new stove! Much easier too cook on regardless and way more efficient

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks for watching!

[@Raël7539]

Thank you for the video!! Love the new wood stove, looks amazing!!! You guys are awesome together, and you both work well as a team!! Keep up the good work, and keep these winter adventures coming, I really enjoy these videos!! 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks, we are glad you enjoyed it!

[@miniwolverine6227]

Stay safe and as always God Bless and I love the videos! You guys crush the cold! 👍🏻💯

[@elteescat]

Those Stanley thermoses are the real deal. I remember my dad and grandad both using those when i was a kid. They both had lunchboxes that were made to fit them so you only had one thing to carry. The lunchboxes had a hole in one end that the thermos lid (and matching cup) protruded from. The coffee always came out steaming hot. 😊 P.S. that guy from Iowa sure was hard to hear!

[@manyman9890]

You two are a perfect team, I plan to do the same type of getaways with my beautiful girl friend. I just need to save enough money to purchase everything.😊 love the videos, they’re a great inspiration to me.❤

[@Bobbieyounce]

Thankyou Vivian and Dave,for another great video!

[@upnorthof60]

Our pleasure!

[@DeannaAllison]

That new wood stove looks awesome. I really enjoy watching how you organise the camp, set things up and work through problems. Thanks to you both for another great video.

[@upnorthof60]

Awesome, thank you!

[@KyleDurocher]

Gorgeous stove. Nothing like seeing the fire as well as feeling it through that high-t glass

[@upnorthof60]

You're right, it's a beautiful stove. That glass door makes all the difference.

[@reich417]

Great video! Growing up, my dad had that thermos and it went everywhere with us. And now as an adult I have one as well. In case you didn't know, you don't need to remove the green cap the whole way to pour. There's 2 arrows on the top and you unscrew about half way and point one arrow away from you and then pour.

[@mikekoselowski9398]

Nice stove. My hunting camp stove is 1/8" thick steel and radiates nicely. We have a 14 x16 wall tent with 5 foot walls and we have the stove about 6 feet from the back wall. We always build the upside down fire so once it's going you don't have to tend it for about 20 minutes. I would also recommend an Ecofan to help move the warm air. Thanks Dave and Vivian for the great videos.

[@craigrogers3235]

Nice video ! Very nice stove too. Can’t beat that heat.

[@danielbashner4342]

another awesome video thanks Dave & Vivian it's a great time watching 🤘🤘

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MeRawhide]

After watching several of these walltent stove videos it seems to be an universal way of lightning the stove by making a small fire first and only then adding the bigger pieces of wood and then closing the door or what do you call that hinged thing. You might try the reverse option of starting with a layer or two of bigger logs and then building your starting kindling on top of that and and ligth that and close the door immediately with air intakes fully open. In the woods one mostly has a lot to do and this "light and forget" method saves a lot of time. When you do your other chores and hear the fire starting to "gallop" you adjust the burning down a little by closing the air intakes appropriately. Actually, the same starting method goes with making an outside fire as the bigger chunks of wood underneath prohibit the cooling effect of moist earth.

[@upnorthof60]

That's a great technique as well 👍

[@TheFiremanJoe]

This is the only way I start my fires!

[@terryattewell5842]

Your lady friend is a real trooper as are you. You guys make a great couple

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Another great video :) Nice set up that stove will be sure a game changer to keep hat tent warm 👍,

[@russwoods7899]

Really like your new woodstove. Looks awesome!

[@Todd936]

Respect 🫡 Bucken Billy Ray Smith watch this man to learn how to sharpen a saw. Your camp looks amazing man. Great job. Best of luck.

[@michellelyon3149]

New stove is so better. Seeing fire is always welcoming.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Awesome Stove Dave & Vivian ! Thanks For The Link, Stay Safe Friends " Merry Christmas " From The East Coast. ATB T God Bless

[@thomasguerrero7289]

I’m going to order the same stove for my small cabin , I’m glad I check your channel out .

[@upnorthof60]

@@thomasguerrero7289 it’s a great woodstove. You’ll be pleased with it’s performance.

[@lewisfrench6238]

I enjoy the ham radio segment.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Nice you guys! Loving the new stove. Stay safe, 73 brother

[@jimmer1047]

Greetings from Sierra Vista Arizona 🤠 cowboys and girls! I love these winter videos! ❤️ At 4600 ft. above sea level it's cooler year round than say Tucson which is 70 miles northwest of me. I think it's fantastic you and your gal have shared interests. I love seeing the snow come down. I'm a 64 year old retired union ironworker. My backs no bueno so I don't hike or camp. 😡 I always think BEAR. They must be sleeping. In June of 2023 a 66 year old man was killed by a black bear near Prescott Arizona!

[@54576904]

Like the new stove, 👍

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks 👍

[@PumpkinVillage]

That wood stove is beautiful and the front door is so nice. Thanks for the video and have a Happy Holiday season. Take care, Al

[@chrisweeks2998]

The new stove will add some ambience with the glass door in the font and you get more heat out of a stove with a glass door as long as you keep it clean! Nothing like chillin in front of a wood fire with a cup of joe! lol keep up the good vids!

[@upnorthof60]

You're right, that glass door adds a nice touch to the stove!

[@trustin.p9504]

A new Wood stove makes for a dandy early Christmas.👍

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks!

[@noyopacific]

Thanks for the video Dave ! At 24:36 you mention some oil splattering and getting the new stove dirty. My dad used to say that grease splatters were a good way to help "season" the metal to prevent rust and corrosion. 😜

[@upnorthof60]

That is true 😁

[@petervandrunen7500]

Nice wood burning stove, i normally burn a new stove outside to gas off any paint oil fumes.

[@jorgebenitez6486]

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[@bridgetranasinghe1590]

❤ the wood stove guys looks absolutely gorgeous

[@upnorthof60]

It was a real workhorse on this trip.

[@mrkmnr3902]

New stove looks to be convenient kitchen/appliance height on the blocks!

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning from Syracuse NY USA everyone and thank you for sharing your adventures

[@upnorthof60]

Good morning from the NWT! Thanks for watching.

[@earlshaner4441]

@upnorthof60 thank you for sharing your adventures everyone

[@miniwetwegrow8564]

Amazing . Greetings from Poland . Michael

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you very much!

[@NoOneIsGoingToSaveYou]

Cannot wait for Canada to be 51rst state of the USA.

[@tedbaker8291]

Love the new stove. Feels like I'm in your living room. Close out some videos with a minute or two full screen shot of the fire thru the glass. Peace!

[@Bryan24k8]

Now you have a tv (stove flames) to watch, relax and enjoy 😇

[@suzi9soccer]

loved the intro, how you guys get there. also, i really enjoy the videos the most when its both of you. for a moment i was sad u guys might have broken up

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoy when we are both in the videos!

[@softsouthernknight]

That is a nice stove!

[@pacset2]

Awesome de WK6LE 73

[@nancyadams-ww3tg]

I'm new to the channel. I'm watching from Portland Oregon.❤

[@shawneegrows]

The new stove is here!

[@irenekousis6483]

Great video ,Dave

[@David-Daithi]

Stay frosty! And thanks for another awesome video.

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks, you too!

[@marklownox]

A very busy video! I really enjoyed it. Thanks

[@trustin.p9504]

I don't know you were a Ham. I've been into shortwave for six or seven years now. Radio is a fun hobby. 73👍

[@upnorthof60]

It is a great hobby to have!

[@edwardfinn4141]

That looks like a much better stove technically. Personnally, I wouldn’t elevate it up on those 4 round junks - Since heat always rises, I locate the stove as low as possible… But to each his own. Cheers .

[@pbtraveler694]

that was a temporary fix

[@pbtraveler694]

Man, you're the master MacGyver!

[@dshogan6174]

Interesting new stove. QUESTION what was the name and model of that old stove? I like it. Your link on your page for a stove is not the old one. Thank you and keep up the great videos and hello from alaska

[@sing2me]

I'd like the bubble wrap for my windows, please. So cold!

[@signalcx11]

Ham Radio and adventurer ! great videos ! my best 73, XE1CK

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you, 73's

[@KaylynnStrain]

extra benefit of the new stove, you can watch the fire

[@ryryk6977]

-32 yikes not that cold here yet I’m glad spinning rod In the cold sucks

[@vdsgw52]

Dave it looks like the height of the stove is perfect for cooking on. Why not put on 4- 2x2 leg extensions on the existing legs and leave it high??

[@pacset2]

nice work

[@lucasshea3811]

Its deadly that the misses likes tagging along tho makes a trip that much better

[@edge1289]

Congrats on the new stove, looks great! Quick question, when using a new stove generally a burn outside first to get rid of any smell produced by paint and the manufacturing process, you didn’t do that, was there a smell or odor produced on the initial burn?

[@upnorthof60]

Yes, It recommend to burn the stove first. We kept the tent flaps open and waited outside for 30 minutes for the stove to burn off once it heated up.

[@lukeS5322]

Hi Dave, I love your videos and adventures. Rarely do we get snow now in this part of the uk. Looks festive in the winter wonderland where you are 😊. I was wondering what camera you use to record your videos as they are of excellent quality. 😊. Hope see more videos soon. Have a good Christmas 🎄 🎅

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoy the adventures 👍 I just use my iPhone 14 Pro to record all my videos.

[@xjeepmanx]

Another great adventure thanx for shareing

[@upnorthof60]

Our pleasure!

[@gravy123able]

Hey,you could do with some cross supports to help against the snow load.

[@bridgetranasinghe1590]

Oh yeah curry chicken is so good

[@canajian]

Mornin folks 🖐😎

[@teridacktaljones4553]

👌🙏

[@Jackdudu]

Stay in natural wood tent. Thn it is worth watching

[@suuudo]

“Ah, a nice relaxing winter camping video to fall asleep to,” I think to myself. Then the chainsaw comes out.

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Great looking stove.

[@robhawthorne6892]

CQ… CQ…. Great video.. my stepfather was WA3UJE..

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Very cool guys and liking the wood-stove. Yes the snow load can be hard on the tent for sure, one year the sides of mine were being pushed in from all the snow knocked off the roof, I had to keep up with it. Nice big firebox on that stove as well. Gathering wood is lots of work but so worth it in the end for sure. Sure enjoy the radio ops as well. Take care you two. Cheers Fred VE3FAL

[@upnorthof60]

It sure can be a lot of work but it's a great feeling when you get it set up! 73's

[@sherike214]

Nice video. How warm did the tent get with the new stove with -25 outside?

[@juvettelofton877]

I absolutely love your videos. Just a pro tip, tho. Instead of talking and giving a play by play while you're camping. Just do your thing without talking, and then edit your video with a voiceover. It feels more real when you don't have to keep talking as you're going. And you'll be able to explain things better when you're actually watching what you're doing . A little music and speed up, and you're looking for a professional! Give it a try. Find teen, they'll show how to do it. ❤

[@Jurassic974]

This new stove will also offer yall more light in the tent so you save battery power. Besides the easier loading compared to the last. Keep up the great videos!

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks, it will be much better for light!

[@curtis6554]

I don't think I would lower your stove, cooking on it, feeding it, and cleaning it would all be much easier the way it sits now. just a thought

[@davidsharp922]

The stove being elevated like that is probably better. No leaning over it when cooking.

[@STOKERMATIC]

great stuff!

[@AquaDawg]

Did you do a pre-burn of the stove outside to burn off the paint so that you don't get poisoned by the gases that new stove paint puts off?

[@guidorifesser3428]

nice connections wirh your top hf radio station. i‘m also radio operator, italy IN3FAH. 73

[@upnorthof60]

Awesome! 73's

[@volodymyrbondarets5179]

73!

[@gloriacartenuti6763]

Just wondering if you have a First Aid Kit in the camp tent? Cheers and thanks for your videos, you both are awesome!

[@upnorthof60]

Yes we do 😁✌️

[@gloriacartenuti6763]

@upnorthof60 perfect! I would send you 1 if you didn't...I collect them and like to share. Cheers!

[@johncarolan2769]

Like the new stove 👍 Still going to miss your old one, it had character 🙂

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks, it's true it did have character.

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

And the differences between the stoves is? How is the new stove better than the old?

[@mudunuru7253]

Be careful man😮😮😮😮

[@johninalaska9563]

Does Vivian ever get to cook?

[@MIurbex]

your wife is a trooper

[@CarlosMendez-hv3qf]

I Absolutely love the amateur radio segment, 73 KP4MHG

[@HairMode-t3g]

Do you guys ever spend the night in your tent like overnight

[@upnorthof60]

Yes, often.

[@HairMode-t3g]

@upnorthof60 oh ok cool

[@tobycanales1062]

that's cold great wood stove. ? have you ever thought about a used motor oil stove? Just wondered how long you stay there.

[@EricSchweppe]

Hello! Huge fan of your videos! Watching from the upper Peninsula in Michigan! I was wondering, what kind of pocket knife you use?

[@KyleDurocher]

Hey Dave - I’m sure you’ve been asked this before, but any CAF in your present or past?

[@pbtraveler694]

Ben said Iowa, near Cedar Rapids

[@upnorthof60]

Good catch!

[@bwillan]

If you added a fly/tarp to the top of your tent, it would make the snow slide off more easily and prevent ice build up at the edges.

[@bobrunde2755]

Ben Said he was near Cedar Rapids Iowa.