Solo Backcountry Winter Camping

[@rickyyo215]

The kind of videos we need.

[@MiClLC]

Time to bust out that woobie!

[@lakota_stu]

💯

[@eddietbigeasy8257]

Finally, a great top comment!

[@brianhagler4490]

No words, no music- just actions we can see. If folks can’t figure it out, they never will.

[@daflea66]

You mean 55 second loud obnoxious intros for a 1.5 min video is bad? lol

[@John-kc8ln]

The humility to be able to laugh at yourself for falling off a chair when you’re a world class instructor. This is a great video and stay humble my friend.

[@stevenwright3766]

Glad you can get out again. I wish more vets would get out and do this it is great for the soul

[@AlexPlachta]

Marine Vet here. filmed a similar project last year at Pictured Rocks in Michigan. Solo camping especially in the backcountry really does wonders for the mental health and soul. Check it out if you're interested. It's on my channel.

[@brandonlackowski7375]

Yes. More of these! More preparedness stuff is what we need. As a former 25U I'm biased but people need to learn how to operate radios again and have a plan.

[@vangoodwin7335]

Mike I am saying special prayers for you Sir! I recognize the distant look you gave as you scanned the area, that feeling will give way to appreciation for the beauty of Mother Earth and not her dangers. Great video Young man, I raised my kids camping four seasons and my youngest son was the only one to join on cold camping nights. Two weeks ago when the cold brought high winds and snows to Iowa I strapped on my snowshoes and headed into the woods north of the farm. I still am a believer in wool and even though i didn't hike long putting on a dry pair of wool socks before bed made it so much more enjoyable. Inside my tarp shelter I set up my Big Agnes Elk Park and Buffalo Park sleeping system to inflate and fill long before I bedded down. The extra insulation was nice and my last walk into the cold still got my blood warmed and flowing. In the morning over my stove steam rose from my hot chocolate and the bowl of oatmeal as I sat watching the sun rise. I tell you this not to impress you because long before our fathers were born men and woman survived the elements with far less then we have now. The serenity of a night out in nature cannot be topped. Whether short views in Montana mountains and long sweeping valleys or of snow blowing hard over the top of a tarp over head, being in the cold world has so many gifts that must be enjoyed in person. The same ramen I used to extend my C-rations and MREs are still used today as filler with no other benefit to the body. Simple foods sustain a body far more than any fancy meal with garnish, that's a fact. Thank You for sharing the journey. With Love and Respect, You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@WideAwakeHuman]

Dam nice story - I need to get back outside. Did my new years cold plunge in the freezing river and haven’t been in the outdoors in a month.

[@pmurphy12667]

more videos like this Mike.. survival, overlanding, bush craft...all of it.

[@DST1126]

how in the hell does this only have 56k views ? the content, creativity and videography /editing is amazing. something doesn’t seem right Mike.

[@carolexo7269]

Gosh, I loved that you kept this quiet. Beautiful country. ❤

[@NorthWoodsAmbient]

Get out there lads

[@givememountains]

Would recommend a folding saw Mike for cutting up wood in camp, much easier to work with than a hatchet. You can cut up fallen dead wood really quickly with one.

[@1972Konaboy]

A silky saw for sure even though that Montana Knife Company mini ax looks good.

[@AntStave]

Yeah, thinking the same. Bahco, Silky, or an X7 at least.

[@ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210]

And I guess it's also much safer. I ditched my hatchet in favour of a saw a long time ago when I started to do solo multi-day hikes. On the other hand - this MKC piece looks so good.

[@jjcrazylegs7081]

Well he has to advertise for Montana knife company. This entire video is an advertisement for his sponsors and the gear he sells. Good on Mike just saying.

[@jeremiahyoder2259]

Dude it is awesome to see you take time out and just enjoy life. Feels great to do this from time to time right. Great video.

[@petur-sun3123]

Please make more of these! There are many bushcraft (mostly European) AMSR backcountry channels. I love to just let them play for hours. It is great to see one with gear and skills easily accessible to me. I like to get into the woods as a break so that I don't have to talk (I talk all day in my job). This video made me feel like I was right there. Thank You!!

[@chrisakafrench]

@nutnfancy walked this path. So we could run it. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Echo22WC]

Amen.

[@MLKreame]

I’d give some credit to the camping community. For me Dave Canterbury got me into this outdoor lifestyle.

[@chrisakafrench]

@@MLKreame the no word bushcraft videos for sure.

[@Stuntmanmike3006]

The sound of a creek is so relaxing

[@Luckyhikes]

Footsteps on snow, one of the best sounds... Awesome scenery 👌

[@nomadx2142]

Mike Truly enjoying himself, great to see. Thank you.

[@robertphillips93]

Thanks, Mike! I'm reminded that there's always two adaptations to keep in mind -- one outside and the other inside.

[@nickgant5452]

I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and this was probably my favorite one. Simple and nice to watch. Thanks for all the content!

[@hikingtails-1]

I was so captivated by this, and it was very relaxing. Can't wait to go camping again. Thank you for sharing.

[@jeanfoster5637]

It gives me great joy to see humans that have given so much enjoy life to its fullest and purse their passions! Blessings upon you and your tribe. Great video. Press On!

[@luissuarez5667]

I’ve been subscribed to this channel for years now and I truly enjoyed and appreciate this video!!! Beautiful scenery. This also a great way to show support to the companies you love.

[@RevellAndRepend]

Very wholesome, a trip like this can do wonders. Also fun seeing you flex your kit.

[@socoman84]

Great video. The cinematography and sound made me feel like I was there enjoying the beauty nature has to offer.

[@matthewlacy6983]

I remember one episode of Alone when a contestant was walking with an uncovered axe, hauling back a tree. He tripped, fell, and gave himself a nasty wound that almost made him have to tap out. Seeing Mike walk back from cutting down a tree in that snow, with several unsteady steps, made me nervous! Cover your axe when not in use, everyone! AWESOME VIDEO and much respect to MIKE and his organization!!!

[@jeffreylebeau8006]

Mike I'm so glad I'm not the only one that laughs at themselves when alone. I do this all the time. Awesome video I love it. Please make more like this. I'm am outdoorsy guy.

[@edithbrogni8875]

Que lindo... é um soldado...

[@road_king_dude]

I can feel my soul healing as I watch this. 💆‍♂️🪷

[@scottdouglasshieldsnclmtab9950]

Thank you Mike and the FIELDCRAFT CREW !!! 🙏🏽

[@cedararrowfarm]

Nailed it...Solid, looking forward to more of these

[@AlexPlachta]

Great video, Mike. These are the kinds of videos I would love to see more of!

[@michaelh2797]

Videos like this are the best way to clear your mind of all the bs! It's like meditation. Well done Mike. More please 😁

[@Hewett-l1p]

That was truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing it.

[@Richard-cb9nz]

So relaxing, great video. Love the quiet. Reminds me of my youth, did a lot of solo winter camping because no one else would bear the cold. Did this one trip -20° F for 4 days. One of the best solo trips I ever had. Second black powder deer season in northern Vermont. I hauled a plastic toboggin instead of carrying a backpack. Gears a lot better now. Spoiler, no deer.

[@ricardoguzman7593]

Loved this! Love the awesome scenery! Very therapeutic to watch. Thanks Mike!

[@thecandalore]

It's great to see you get out and camp in winter.

[@TheDabernet]

Thanks Mike. Now I'm trying to sort out this ASMR for the algorithm. Long critique follows... I was encouraged by the measured pace to camp, actual good practice to avoid saturation of layers, though a base/mid layer and shell works very well when moving at tempo. When postholing levels are present, snowshoes ftw, and they make stomping a tent platform efficient. Using those grayl filters will shatter the ceramic elements in freezing temps rendering inop. (no go). The little hatchet is purty, but curious why you didn't split/baton larger branches to create a warm fire and relied on twigs. I'm not sold on the stash stove, however I really get good use out of my minimo. Nongshim kimchi bowl ftw! (I'm half Korean too) My best practice after pitching camp is to put on dry socks and warm hat to bank the calories and core temp recovery. Warming rocks and putting them in the damp socks to begin drying and at bedtime refresh the stones and place in boots to dry them overnight, and hold the shape for when they inevitably freeze makes them easier to put on in the AM. I love my Z-rest and T-rest lounger chair pocket for snow camping. A 3 season tent in winter side country, while having gobs of ventilation to keep condensation at bay also bleeds off all the heat your body is heating the interior with. I'm an old poor cold war USAF 1 hitch guy; and attended your early AMCon event in Goldendale back when PDX was burning. Really would be nice to have the resources to attend FC courses, but funds are restricted and a CABG 2x limits a lot. Curious, are the Oregon politics that keeps courses out of the PNW? Thanks once again for the tireless work you're putting in, lots of valuable content for consumers.

[@SharonBell-zd4ln]

That was really neat and super relaxing to watch! I don't know how you stayed warm to sleep? I also loved hearing you laugh when you were slipping! I love sliding on the ice! I ha enever camped in the snow. I am intrigued 😊

[@-scrim]

mike glover is such a king

[@therulesaredifferent8280]

Awesome vid Mike. Thanks for sharing. Love this style of content.

[@gdt19871]

Thanks, Mike. I've never really camped without power and definitely not solo. It's been nagging at me. This video has given me the confidence boost I needed to get out and do it.

[@BlueCollarTactical]

This video, Mike… Chef’s kiss👨🏻‍🍳💋 Glad to see you getting out and doing things you love. You and your cinematography team have outdone yourselves with this one!

[@kmcgurt23]

The test sitting on round two of the folding chair was funny. Thanks for making this Mike!

[@Jackie-su5rn]

Loved the video, weather looked beautiful.

[@economises]

Beautifully done.

[@Cubs-Fan.10]

A pouch of pine tinder/kindling is the most underrated survival amenity.

[@journeyman7189]

Good time out Mike with a great book. Appreciate the slips and falls too. Nate

[@alanafromoc]

This is so beautiful. Fantastic camera work as well!

[@dillonjames97]

Yes! Mike is apart of the AeroPress crew! ☕️

[@misterquickster]

Suits you well. Nothing better than just because. Gloves! Glover. You made fun and funny to watch. Silent even better.

[@jimibuckets23]

Cool content Mike!!! Shout out from Baguio city Philippines!

[@Alien-_-clawson]

More camping videos please, this was good!!

[@breathebih4321]

Mike please do more like these that was incredible

[@scottlee4973]

Accurate and simplified as can be.

[@alanwilliams2251]

Wow! Great stuff Mike! Thanks and God bless brother!

[@nickmartinez7667]

Pure Content, loved every minute of it!

[@BerghausMT]

I know where that is , awesome of you to get out on the trail and take in some local scenery , best time of year for some solitude .

[@Adrian_Lee6113]

I love this video so much

[@vikingbludd9000]

This video made my day, thank you for sharing.

[@canecorsodude1224]

Thanks Mike, this is very calming.

[@dexterdoan4763]

Instant noodles in the woods always a good move 🍜 😂

[@harryv6752]

Most definitely 😄

[@bentravis99]

Beautifully shot. Thank you.

[@AntStave]

As someone who has finally gotten into camping/bushcraft after years of saying I'm going to do it, I love seeing this worked into the channel. Maybe some of these other guys can confirm/correct, but wouldn't you want a 4th season tent out there in Utah right now?

[@dy1854]

This motivates me to get back out there and do some back woods camping.

[@ericb6825]

Super cool video, hope you make some more of these! Would love to a see series like this. Thanks for everything you do Mike

[@edithbrogni8875]

É um homem tão simples... é singular..

[@mannybolletta]

always cool to see Mike in action

[@wylecuplin3044]

Awesome video…thanks for taking us along. Appreciate you.

[@loneg3]

Good stuff, Mike. It looks so peaceful.

[@Nagster1016]

Please more! These vids are awesome

[@roundrock63]

Loved it. Thank you for doing this Mike.

[@Alex-mo9qt]

Would love to see a collab vid with Mike and Joe Robinet!

[@travisahlers7916]

Need more like this. Thanks Mike.

[@Jun-eo8ky]

Looks peaceful. I especially enjoyed the Bic lighter part😊.

[@loth6088]

More of this please!

[@albygreatwhite]

Love these types of videos! Hope you put out more content like this.

[@johnnash9209]

Nice scenery. Camping can often slow you down enough to be able to dive into denser works like Meditations.

[@AbhorrentYT]

Gotta make longer content like this good stuff

[@user-tl5yb1jy7c]

I wish other people would be this quiet

[@andrearojas7041]

Absolutely loved this. Thank you.

[@mtnyoda]

That’s me and my wife’s jam. Throw some snow shoes, crampons, maybe my bark river quartermaster or my Winkler Crusher Belt Knife, adding the rugged touch of leather sheath and holster and our ice axes and in search for the best real estate these human bodies can find. Hard work but so fun. Forces you to see the miracle of creation, life as intended. Praise you Jesus! Maybe just maybe you can join us one day my distant friend and partner. Don’t know you but know you. Thank you for you!

[@kevinmccullough691]

Was not expecting the way that this played out, haha. Great video, with a few comedic incidents 😂 Quite refreshing. Keep em coming, Mike 👍🏻

[@justintaylor6736]

My dream vacation. Make more videos like this.

[@jcblackmon]

Thank you, Mike...loved it!!!

[@austinbratton9973]

We need more of these videos

[@Will_1911]

More of these please

[@Thatbcyota]

All for this kinda content! Hell yeah! 🫡🤘🏼

[@thatgreenjeep4368]

You just keep doing what you do .. Sir

[@Phildaexperience]

so peaceful

[@robbkline3679]

Awesome video Mike! I really enjoyed!

[@ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210]

Cool video, quite a few useful tricks are shown here. Thanks.

[@soonerfrac4611]

Great video SGM!

[@highestnoon]

Loved this video and your book choice! Thank you sir

[@brawldawg8729]

My favorite Asian eating Ramen noodles by the fire in beautiful American nature. Gotta love it.

[@Medictrent]

Excellent video. Thanks for this.

[@michaelbaldini8554]

Very different yet wonderful video.

[@edithbrogni8875]

Que loucura.... Deus abençoe e te proteja...

[@MrStkrdknmibalz9799]

Very cool. I always felt a channel called Fieldcraft Survival should have more outdoorsy content. I love camping. Never done a winter camp, but have always wanted to. I just got a Nemo tent of my own a while back, looking forward to using it. Little pricey, but I've heard nothing but good things in reviews and Pat Mac raves about his. Where's the bourbon? 😊

[@kevine8862]

I see Mike Glover, I click like. Simple.

[@ogebogi]

Very peaceful video. As an outdoor enthusiast and video producer this is right up my ally. Curious to know how long you spent setting up the shots to do the reveals and had to stop what you were doing to set up for the shot you wanted to get. I'm thinking you had to have spent some time editing your own videos for a while because this looks like this was shot very well for an editor. Love your work and company, Mike!