Solo Backcountry Bushcraft Tarp Camp

Join me as I return to the bushcraft tarp camp after nearly 9 months of being away. After a quick camp clean-up, I enjoy a spring overnight campout in the backcountry of Canada. This was a great outing that I thoroughly enjoyed. I'm very pleased with this camp and I have plans to develop it further. Stay tuned!
For those interested in watching me build this camp, check out the series here:
• Summer Bushcraft Tarp ...
Here's a video on my waxed pants:
• Waxed Pants for Bushcr...
Thank you to everyone who watches! God bless and happy trails!

[@timothyscott3116]

Girlfriend: "Are you watching that bearded forest guy again?" Me: "Yep!"

[@kuukkeli88]

"which one of them?"

[@boodledemic6430]

I actually recommended this channel to my bf 😊

[@metamud8686]

This is the "bearded woodsman" channel. There is also a "wooded beardsman" channel here on YT.

[@alisigdeniz9286]

Snap

[@andyc5729]

Wife has just said the exact same thing to me lol

[@user-ox1og7xu5y]

Looks to me like that Aspen tree fell in the right place... right in the fire pit. I have fibromyalgia, and one of the side effects of it is depression... I always feel better when I watch your videos. A sense of peace and calm always pervade the low times, and I'm always left inspired to get my old carcass outside where I belong. So thanks for continuing to crank out the good times. I'd love to share a camp with you sometime, if only Alberta and Alaska weren't so far apart... Peace to you my friend, it's always good to see you. ~Tim

[@dobrofool]

That tree. Most guys… “Oh man. Let me go back to the truck and get my chain saw…” You rocked that thing from underneath with no issue. Love it 👍

[@Rooster0529]

Nice to see a young man enjoying the outdoors and his pipe. We old-timers remember the days.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Finally. Someone who understands how to properly buck up wood with a saw. Even the really well known and deceased bushcraft folks really dont have the knowhow

[@Mark--Todd]

It's such a good thing to have a 'happy place'.

[@YK-ky7xk]

Simple tools, extraordinary skill, true bushcraft spirit

[@muddyfunster69]

Always so glad to watch your videos leaving that ‘stump’ standing is also so good for the eco the bugs will love it !!

[@KeninPen]

I really enjoy your informative video’s, especially your laid back presentation without trying to sell anything but a comfortable way of backcountry living! 👍

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

This guys legit!!! I'm learning something everytime i watch. Thank you!

[@4trialsin]

Great video, you are the Richard Proenneke of our time.

[@evry1sfriend619]

The spatula is awesome!!!!!

[@darrylweartpipingancamping]

Very nice whittling jog to make that spatula. 🤠👍

[@WestForkWoodsman]

Another great campout. I had my name on that second breakfast sandwich, but you must've ate it. I enjoy this channel because you are a young man that actually handles his tools with skill. A lot gets done, without too much struggle. That is woodsmanship at its finest!

[@thomasbailey4616]

what a beautiful campfire. Bet it was lovely and warm. And that breakfast! oh my goodness!

[@Mike990920]

I simply can’t say enough just how much I enjoy your videos. I’ve watched numerous bushcraft channels and yours really is the best! ☮️💕

[@stangadoboaradreaptaomoara9567]

Living the life man. I love your clips so much and just yearn to do what you do, but the time and place doesn’t allow me. Your clips are very relaxing and immersive, keep up the nice work! Much love.

[@wendelclements6448]

Hey man I’m a new subscriber. I really enjoyed the simplicity of this trip. Your bush crafting skill are amazing man. Love the spatula man. And you are one of the few I watch that cooked a breakfast that looked so good and not burnt lol. Looking forward to your next one. Will be watching as many of your previous ones as well. Safe travels man

[@lilyavery8230]

Very Cozy. And that fire… zero to hero! Nicely done ✅ always inspired when I stop by. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@B25gunship]

We all need a "Happy Place". This seems to be it. Great campsite. Can't wait to see your home improvements.

[@ethanjones2266]

Hereing coyotes yelp after that fire goes out definitely gives you the chills

[@Kpearso1]

Long form is your best material. Great job and video Kusk!

[@Neoviper240]

You are the Bob Ross of camping. Thanks for the content!

[@PHorne-co6pg]

Just how we like em 🎉here in Atlanta Ga a lil burnt🎉 LuV LuV LuV ur carvings❤

[@TechWest200]

Riley, I remember when you were filming with an iPhone 6! You have come such a long way and your videos are amazing, thank you for sharing! God bless!

[@balthezar1]

Thanks for another great video. Glad to see you back out enjoying the outdoors. Hoping to be able to do this type of camping again myself now that I have a nice piece of property to be able to enjoy. No better way to relax and recharge. Keep up the great work.

[@yourpain4969]

enjoying your video, Kusk! also just a quick reminder that your beard is incredible :)

[@jessicaleighdargaclark4536]

We finally have a nice day here in the mitten and I'm jonesing for outdoors!! So happy to see another one!! Hooray!!

[@rickyj1250]

Came here after the news. RIP Kusk. Your outdoor videos were the best

[@Myhandle306]

RIP?? What?

[@Who-ep6ot]

...He's not dead

[@cmh8133]

Nice to see your old camp. That series was a fave of mine.

[@dyandrhea735]

Very creative editing, This is a real camping. Please shout out to the campers in the Philippines. Dy and Rhea

[@fmike15]

My wife and I always enjoy your videos no matter the content. I'd like to see you do more improvements to this campsite. A friend of mine has a lot of wooded property here in Ky. and I'd like some more ideas about making a small, unobtrusive campsite there. Thanks for your videos!

[@doberski6855]

Nice to see how well the tarp camp survived the winter, you were lucky with how that tree fell. To bad it was an Aspen, between the rot and from what I remember aspen firewood is not very good. Totally agree about wieners cooked over a campfire on a stick being the best. If you try to duplicate that cooking method at home, remember to turn on the exhaust fan over the stove, open some windows, and most important. Take down the smoke alarm and pull the battery!🤣

[@alanbierhoff6831]

😂

[@rodrigocappato4207]

That's The life man! Greetings from the woods in Sweden.

[@canesser1]

Beauty camp and spatula. Between you, Swedwoods, and Asbjorn Olsen-Berg it is a trifecta of complimentary content. You restore that which society has lost. Days of Noah Bro. God bless. Maranatha!

[@Brunonfire]

I always get amazed when people find or when i find back things i left in the forest. It makes me realize that no one passed through that specific zone.

[@donaldhofman5257]

That coyote sure didn't like you being there!

[@darrylweartpipingancamping]

Great looking breakfast!🍳 👍

[@Who-ep6ot]

Hi have fun yesterday at the wedding I love your videos

[@KuskBushcraft]

It sure was fun!! Good seeing you again, Logan.

[@peterkokosar9307]

Best episode yet! 10/10!!!

[@petrmisek3681]

Happy trails 💚

[@KlayWisseh]

Oh it’s still up and functional! That’s damn good.

[@Jesus4444me]

What a perfect camp, enjoy it my friend! Truly a work of art is your newest spatula, very nice work! Thank you for sharing your trip with us. God bless you brother.

[@jhhfsd]

good spatula, in the store they are at a good price and they are rare and the hamburgers are excellent👍

[@J0rdan1987]

Ufc300 and a new kusk upload. Brilliant day to be alive!

[@mikenicholson2548]

I have watched for a long time. Love what you do. Here in Western Montana, we can't do what you do. The grizzly bears are so bad you cook anything they come running. It sucks.

[@richardholappajr.6184]

Thank you for your peaceful videos! I can always learn something! Nice carving job!

[@ralfgroh2719]

Not exactly an amateur, but willing to learn new things! Thanks!

[@ericstoever9577]

Thanks for sharing your time out. Be well, stay safe and god bless!

[@MarkCoppinger]

Another great video. Thank you

[@user-mj4yo7pi9j]

Thank god you have that place to go to .. Where we went .. homeless people showed up and left their garbage and what not ... Sad 😔

[@LTWildAdventures]

Extremely fun adventure 😘

[@hikingandbackpackingadventures]

Hope you found the egg shell in that 2nd egg you dropped in the skillet before you got a bite of it. Was hoping you would have seen it before the white covered it up. LOL. Good video. Thanks!

[@Leib33]

A little calcium is ok!

[@jackiekinner3826]

@@Leib33A little salmonella is not

[@Leib33]

@@jackiekinner3826 salmonella heated up in a hot pot is not going to do anything to anyone

[@jackiekinner3826]

@@Leib33 Good to know

[@amandaschipper8389]

Look forward to your peaceful videos.

[@allangarrity8778]

That was a great sunday morning watch for me in Oxford, England. Great skills - total respect for the environment. Looking forwarfd to the next one

[@gud2go50]

I like your videos a lot! You are very knowledgeable and present yourself in a mellow way. Just straight forward with nothing fancy!😊 Good to go!

[@Simpleman62569]

Great video and great camp!

[@squids432]

Great like always!😊

[@turbofanlover]

It is just so relaxing and enjoyable to watch your vids. Great stuff. Thanks again. :)

[@MixedBagOfNonSense]

So glad to see you've made a new Spatula... your other one with that thick edge gave me anxiety when you used it to flip things...lol.. take care

[@badgerkadar8589]

grate job good sir looking forward to seeing what you make next for the camp enjoy

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Skills to pay the bills!

[@loungelizard3922]

I really look forward to your videos. You've inspired me to order a Helko Rheinland hatchet and a Mora 120 carving knife so I can have my own adventures in the National Forest a km from my house. I've found a disused trail that isn't being maintained anymore and gets zero foot traffic. I'm sure I can find a spot there to get started. You're my favourite bushcrafting channel, love the minimalism.

[@TheMrewer]

Hi from Halifax! Another great, relaxing video. Looked like a perfect camp out and thanks for sharing!🦝🌲🏕

[@herbsmith6871]

Very nice my friend! I so look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing😎

[@ericbrabham3640]

Another great video.

[@paulacreman4413]

Lovely relaxing video, what a wonderful camp you have. I'm looking forward to seeing you develop it a bit more. Good simple kit. Cheers, Paul

[@prayudinurcahyo1977]

First like from me

[@MistyMountainGirl]

Great channel my friend. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@kingrafa3938]

Another great video Ryley. Happy weekend!

[@tonystimac1314]

Great job! God bless.

[@rickwhitson2804]

Beautiful place. The sausage's looks awesome 💯 great video

[@Thankyou_3]

Great video ❤ Thank you for sharing.

[@sdsi68]

Another great camp Riley and loving the beard 🤙🤙🤙

[@rockyfire101]

Lot's of love from india 🇮🇳 🎉

[@thedriftingspore]

Right on, good to see you out man!

[@markvincent5241]

Fabulous stuff, living the best life. Love it. The food looked delicious. Keep up the great content.

[@kevinstrabley3816]

Awesome camp!

[@mikeconnor5668]

Another nice evening in the bush. Almost feels like being there!

[@loremice6809]

Great video mate 👍

[@jjjvclub]

Nice camp!

[@nm-ge4tb]

👍👍🙏🙏💎💎Brilliant Ryley as usual , God Bless you and the family , all excellent man , ATB Wayne

[@jeantaylor824]

😊its a very nice spatula. You did a great job

[@jacksoutdoorlife]

Nice camp, enjoy your videos

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

Superb camp as always. Best wishes M8 !

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This was very nice. Nice looking spatula. Cheers, and God Bless! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️🇨🇦

[@elevatorman7750]

Great video buddy

[@terrym1065]

Excellent brother Kusk👍👍 Nice to be able to return to a previously established camp and still find it standing and usable. Lucky with the tree, handy resource, firewood for days. Do you carry protection on trips not associated with hunting? Yeah, great camp, fire, food, activity and relaxation, hard to beat. Thanks for the work and trip, very enjoyable. See you soon.

[@shanegiggie]

Cool when it's 10 degrees? That's t-shirt weather! Lol cheers

[@andyttfn]

Great video as usual 👍

[@ramiroslof522]

Very nice camp set up and cool vid...😉✌️

[@Hockeyfan010]

I had a brutal rainy tarp experience and it was my first over nighter on the trails 😂

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Thanks for Sharing

[@outlawcountry6069]

Looks like you and I both like to camp exactly the same way . Great stuff my friend , we should look at joining up for an outing some time .

[@Sloppy7ths]

I've used nothing but Sorel winter boots in the winter since age 3 to age 44, but I never thought to wear them out in the woods like that. You must have to lace them up tight for the hike in but I'm sure they're wicked comfy around camp...

[@rhondajackson589]

Me: Are you watching survival videos again? Me: Yes I am.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

I was hoping you’d set up a keyhole fire pit but you didn’t set up any fire pit at all. I should have known better because you’ve done that before. I’m just glad you posted another video 😊

[@toms2145]

Your videos are so good. I'll see ya in the next one. :)

[@paul-ie6wi]

Silver birch here in uk don’t seem to survive…..love your videos man xx

[@stevenensminger5737]

Nice outing my friend Greetings from the woods of Alaska

[@kevinmathis1278]

The tree was just God giving you free firewood. 😂