Solo Overnight in the Rain, No Talking ASMR Ratnik Tent, Campfire, Medium ALICE Pack

[@Gungnir762]

Always love the sound of rain on canvas…

[@tracythompson5960]

If it ain't raining we ain't training, as the corporal says. I think the no talking is good to add to the mix. Demonstration is more valuable than exposition any day. Stay safe.

[@fearthebeard.outdoors1189]

We used to say that in the army .😀👍jonah from Scotland.

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

One of the best things about a solo trip is getting away from the sound of people talking and listening to the voice of nature. This is very enjoyable to experience with you! Thanks Prof

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Scott! I have really enjoyed seeing Swedwoods and Rune Malt Bertram’s videos. They are great both videographers and excellent woodsman.

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

@@EnduranceRoom The format suits you well Jess!

[@basquebushcrafter7516]

Totally agree with William. I also follow Nagualero, Sweedwoods and Bertam. Good job brother, thanks for the video !!

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks brother! much appreciated. All those guys are quite skilled in the woods and with the camera. Bertram’s videography is quite exceptional.

[@tomlorenzen4062]

@@EnduranceRoom except that he has disappeared..

[@johnreed6856]

I enjoy these videos... at the same time I don’t just for the fact that all of our campable woods that are close by are private property or no longer there due to the amount of housing we have going up.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Not sure of your options, but maybe you can talk to a landowner who would allow you to camp. We often drive hours away just for a spot.

[@johnreed6856]

@@EnduranceRoom yeah I have feelers out for a spot and yeah been contemplating traveling... growing up we could walk less than a mile in any direction and have prime camping spots.... now .... I’ve been out of “bush craft” ( since before it was labeled bush craft) for a couple of decades and now that I want to get back into it .... NO WOODS.... lol

[@chefinwood]

I enjoy both talking/no talking. When silent you need to be cinematic, capture the mood, the sounds, show detail in what your doing, close up shots. Which you did 👍 Two of my favourite silent KZbiners are swedwoods and negurelo. Thanks for the video

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, William! I like both of their channels as well. I think they are both in Sweden. Beautiful country.

[@alanrice39]

I really enjoyed this video, talking not needed. The ambiance spoke for itself. Very relaxing. Alan Rice.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you Alan! I enjoyed making it.

[@leenvisser4649]

Nice setup with the shelter running the ridge line over the middle of the tarp. I've only made the standard lean to with mine. The puddle near camp kept growing bigger haha. That near freezing icy rain can be brutal.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Leen! I really liked the A frame setup. It was warm. Easy enough to go back up to the leanto to lounge. The rain just kept picking up. Should have filmed a bit more. The woods flooded significantly. I ended up walking through a flow of water thigh deep in spot that is usually dry trail. I got soaked, but stayed warm enough in the wool.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Anyone interested in the gear featured in this video (Gorka Suits, Ratnik shelters, plash palatkas), checkout www.RussianColdCamo.com They are a US based distributor and offer free shipping in the US. What do you guys think of the no talking videos? I enjoyed making it. For anyone curious about gear in this video, I used a USGI Korean war era canvas bivvy with a Klymit sleeping pad inside of it, the green bag from the MMS sleep system and a woobie/poncho liner. It was a light, but warm and comfortable combination.

[@johnbensonism]

I do like some silent videos but I like how you explain the gear. The gear is my favorite pArt. And as far as army equipment this is my favorite place to see surplus gear I really want one of this half shelters or two of them. I love the old gear.

[@leilanipunanimania6815]

I prefer silent videos when it’s rainy weather bc I like to feel like I’m there enjoying the rain too lol but I feel like a good idea would to upload two versions, one for the folks who like silence and one for the ones who like talking, that way you can get even more views.

[@journeyman7189]

Great vid Jess. Nice a dry under that shelter. Soggy hike out. Nate

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Nate! It indeed was a soggy hike out.

[@joeymorin5674]

Great fire skills dood , love your videos keep em coming super inspirational and informative cheers thanx 🙏👽

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Joey! appreciate it. cheers!

[@TheScoundrel70]

Hey Jess! I don't mind the silent ASMR style at all. It puts more on you to set the camera angles up, and editing, but it really pays off. The ratnik seems to be serving you well! I'm looking forward to your review and tutorial once you've had enough time with it.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, Sean! It is a good bit more camera work, but I enjoyed it. Filming in this way is a whole other skillset. Definitely enjoying the ratnik, although it did get a little wet at the seams during the downpour. Going to have to treat it. Have any issues with the seams on yours?

[@TheScoundrel70]

Endurance Room Bushcraft and Survival , I did have about a 14" section on one that the stitches seemed to wick some droplets through. I put some Seam Grip on both sides of the seam, and that stopped it from happening again. The second one has been maintenance free...knock on wood. 👍

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

A lite weight kit. Great sleeping weather and a great tarp. Stay safe.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Opal! The morning was interesting. Rain was so heavy the woods flooded.

[@davidpalmer9091]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing!

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you David!

[@kurkruk70]

When you opened your Alice pack, I saw the water repellent service on the top lid/pocket was pretty much gone. I saw a guy that used flex seal paint to repaint or cover the bottom of the lid. It worked awesome. I am doing the same thing for my 2 Alice packs. Just an idea, you might have already seen it. Great video!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Erik! Yeah, Brent0331 had a good video on it. He has a really great channel. I need to do it at some point for sure. Cheers

[@danielblanchard6487]

Thank you

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Daniel!

[@joelareddola4946]

Looks like you wanted to say something twice during coffee time. Lol. Great video as always. As far the no talking I like both ways. I agree with another comment when you need to emphasize or teach obviously talking is needed. I like the way you speak as well your cadence. It’s genuine no hidden agenda, like taking to a old friend passing great stories and knowledge. As always brother keep up the great work. Happy belated thanksgiving.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you, Joe. Much appreciated. I so wanted to break that 4th wall, as they say. lol Filming in this way is interesting on my end, kind of presents some new challenges and skills to work on. Thanks again, and all the best

[@johnburgin7478]

You’re enjoying that Ratnik and those pull outs far too much . Going to have to get back to basics with a 5 by 7 emergency blanket with those cheesy grommets 😜 Good seeing out and about brother. Enjoyed watching. Have a great one

[@EnduranceRoom]

lol yeah... I am really digging it. The good ole grommets are hard to beat for speed and efficiency though. Have a good one brother

[@herbsmith6871]

Very cool 🤠, a bit damp in the morning, but still cool.

[@theprimalbeast6908]

Awesome vid!

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you my friend! Appreciate it.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

What a peaceful and beauteous night, that venison meat looked yumm 😋 to bad the rain rolled through you looked to be enjoying either way brotha stay safe&happy!!(=✌💚

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks brother. it was a good night to be out. the rain was all good. It flooded the woods pretty intensely. The walk out was interesting.Have a good one!

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@@EnduranceRoom i could only imagine its been so nice for this time of year been needing to get out I'm jelly lol right on keep grinding bro!!

[@dontfearthereaper9528]

I think it's good to mix it up Jess. I was dying to go that same night with the full moon but my dog just dropped puppies a day earlier and I couldn't leave

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks, I kind of dig it. Keeps it interesting filming/editing wise. It was a good night to be out. Didn’t realize it was a full moon till I got out there. Sounds like you got your hands full though!

[@fearthebeard.outdoors1189]

Nice one something else I have to buy .there is a saying when I was in the arm if it ain't raining you ain't training. OUT😀👍

[@brushbum7508]

What a trip MAN. The Ratnik did well I take it ? TAKE CARE..

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks brother, it was quite good until the heavy downpour. It got a little water coming through the seams around the handles on the inside. Going to seam seal it and reassess.

[@brushbum7508]

@@EnduranceRoom Thanks, still waiting for mine to get here. I ended up ordering a 1944 wool sleeping bag liner as well for winter, to use inside the 1945 G I down mountain bag & cover. I'm going to put them inside my GI Goretex BIVY, If necessary. TAKE CARE..

[@tramontane3239]

Would you say the Plash has better warmth value as a bivvy or a shelter. I would think the bivvy would be most common use as it contains and packages heat while a shelter looses heat. I just never see anyone using ponchos as a bivvy.

[@EnduranceRoom]

I really like it as a bivvy or even a blanket in the summer. As a bivvy, paired up with a wool blanket it is quite exceptional. For shelter, the warmest configuration I have used has been 3 ponchos in a 3 sided pyramid configuration. It is warm and spacious and weighs about 8.5lbs. Another option would be to run two of them in an 4 frame that runs lengthwise, so peak height is only going to be about 2 feet. Makes a long bivvy type shelter. Room to sleep and store gear, warm, but not much else. In fair weather, I like running 1 in a plow point with a tripod and keep the back elevated. Gives more room and is easy enough to fill in around perimeter with debris to increase protection. Fire out front, works quite well.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

I would really like to see more of the Canvas Bivi bag. The problem is with silent videos is that we don't see and not everyone reads the description or pinned reply fully. From what I saw, I thought you had slept out in just your woollen trousers and sweater. I might have missed it, but I didn't see the sleeping mat or the canvas Bivi bag.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Right on, will show it in more detail in the future. I went over it some in my last video before this one. I really like it. Its light, water resistant, and breathes quite well.

[@manuelacevedo5150]

Looks like good eating bro

[@elduendeoscuro]

How did you protect yourself from the loss of heat with the floor? Leaves, mat?

[@EnduranceRoom]

I had an insulated Klymit sleeping pad inside my bivvy that worked quite well. Inside the bivvy I used a USGI field bag and a woobie. One of the warmest combinations I have used in awhile. I think having the sleeping pad inside the bivvy was key. I have done many nights with just leaves piled under my ground sheet though.

[@spider5001]

Hey friend 🙂 Really cool video. I like how you opened and closed the A frame. Does that ratnik have doors on the end? Also did you get a pair of those bdu pants from the Korean War? They look awesome. Rainy days... man I hate being stuck in the shelter. My friend taught my to have a couple pieces of nice wood so you can carve to pass the time. I like silent and talking videos. I think it’s cooler when you talk though and explain things. Just my opinion. Do you like my new channel name? A new project I’m working on. I’m thinking maybe I picked the wrong time of year though😂 Thanks for another awesome video man🙂

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks! no doors, it just kind of folds in on the ends to make it mostly sealed. Was quite warm in the A frame setup though. The pants are WW2 Swedish. Really cool bdus if you come across some. Personally, I would keep working on the name. Words are important. Saying things kind of defines them in one way or another. Thats been my experience anyway.

[@spider5001]

@@EnduranceRoom Budget Bushcraft?

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@spider5001 better. Seems like you are trying to express the ability to do bushcraft without emphasizing money, which is absolutely true and a very good thing indeed. Thats what it really is supposed to be about, making the things you need out in the woods, but along the way, it turned into this woodland QVC thing. I think being creative is far more interesting. Cheers dude

[@bobbyfurr8780]

@@EnduranceRoom I really like that explanation. Also liked the silent video. Watched the skills and most did not need any information to complete. I do like your other videos as well. Keep on doin what ya do. I'll keep watchin...

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@bobbyfurr8780 thanks man, appreciate it!

[@spider5001]

Hey friend it’s me again🙂 sorry an off topic question. Do you think the plash palatka is big enough for the outer shell of a bedroll? I am 5’8” . Thanks🙂🙂🙂

[@EnduranceRoom]

I think so. I am 6’2 and have used it for a bivvy many times. At 5’8, it should work well.

[@spider5001]

@@EnduranceRoom thank you 🙏🏻 boy they are expensive. I only have a budget of 20 dollars a week. I might have to just get a canvas drop cloth. Do you know where to find them under 20 including shipping?

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@spider5001 Not anymore... they used to be $20. I would order one off Russian Cold Camo. They do free shipping and I think they are around $30. The plash is waaaaaaay better than a canvas drop cloth. Different canvas weave altogether and very well made and thought out. You won’t regret it.

[@spider5001]

@@EnduranceRoom ok🙂 I will save for it. I know how much you use them and love them.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

great video. I don't mind the no talking, but it feels more like I'm watching you whereas with the talking I feel like I'm more there with you in the woods...is that weird? hahahah either way your videos are rock solid dude. Oh, and the fire in the rain got me thinking...do you ever carry a stove?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Ah cool, that makes sense. I appreciate the feedback, brother. I don’t at the present, buy wouldn’t be opposed to it during certain trips. I do like having some means of sure fire in my kit, emergency tinder though. I like waxed jute twine thats been spiced up with black powder. Works quite well and takes up no room.

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍

[@tonysmith5924]

A. Little wet at the end!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

👍👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Kris! 🌲🌲🌲

[@margaretadler6162]

Haven't seen your girl in a while, hope she's okay!

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Margaret, she is doing good. Just taking a break from YT for a bit.

[@margaretadler6162]

Glad to know she's okay!

[@tedsemonis7905]

Not talking is fine, unless you are teaching something, most "how to" portions are shot in field where the message is lose or not shown to fallow along . Green or dark color in woodlen setting dosen't film well. Got lucky with the first fire, that bark looked damp. Have you ever carried a pencil sharpener ??

[@EnduranceRoom]

It was quite damp. Usually try and keep some of it more intact to build the nest, but this stuff pretty much disintegrated. I haven’t carried a pencil sharpener but have heard they are effective. Seems like a good idea.

[@johnbensonism]

How do you keep good hygiene out there after handling the raw meats? Your videos rule.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks John! I am usually not too worried about handling meat, but I did rinse off a time or two in that pool in front of my camp.

[@vows2sweden]

NO TALKING????????? NO WAY this guy can be an american!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@borntoolate1282]

👍🏻👍🏻