Solo Winter Backcountry Camping & Campfire Cooking

During a snowy, windy, and cold January weekend I spend the night in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada.
I locate my camp in an area that is thick with willow shrubs and evergreen trees to help block the wind. Setting up an open tarp-shelter allows me to keep a fire going all night which aids in keeping me warm. I cook up a garlic butter shrimp fried rice dish for supper, then finish with a mini apple cobbler dessert.
I sleep peacefully next to my fire, and under two wool blankets stay pleasantly warm.
In the morning I cook a bacon and egg baked potato for breakfast before packing up my camp and returning home.
Thanks to all who watch, I appreciate your support.
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[@AlbertDolmans]

Thanks for taking me along ! I'm 91 and miss camping !

[@Nevisblau]

Albert Dolmans Have a wonderful day, Sir!

[@DufulPlays]

I'm so happy that you could feel apart of this video! KZbin really brings people together!

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar59]

Yo you're a painter

[@Thonbui78]

😀

[@maxlhalt1222]

Aireen Krizea Clarete weird

[@BenKrisfield]

staring into a fire in deep thought is one the best things in life.

[@jakedeane3003]

It's some primal shit man

[@yourselfdotcom]

Thousands of years of evolution cant be wrong

[@Sandler23]

Yup, I can just sit and stare at a camp fire for hours. Its mesmerizing. Lol

[@phlstriker6899]

So true once I look I can't stop unless my eyes burn

[@notteallure9318]

Fireplaces is where we all come from

[@CiaranParsons03]

This man's a better cook than me when hes out in the wild and I'm at home

[@badi7750]

I say that also 😄

[@fixedrider5912]

Totally!

[@Kitiwake]

It's just practice, buddy... And its good fun. Look up some recipes that would suit camping and try them out at home.

[@farahluthfan5636]

So sad... How to cook

[@Telthecelt]

@@farahluthfan5636 So joyful, Farah!

[@nux0015]

As an Australian i would love to try camping in the snow rather than in the blistering bloody heat all the time.

[@nomaderic]

I feel you. I'm in south texas I've only seen snow 1 time in my entire life. Would love to camp in it and see what challenges it bring

[@nux0015]

@@nomaderic exactly mate! Would be very interesting

[@wayneeddy3261]

It can be fun, if you take winter rated gear..👍👍

[@CelticAilleacht]

Late to the party, but I'm from northern Michigan and it is a lot of fun, but you have to know what you're doing otherwise it can be really dangerous. Winter is very unforgiving.

[@davecurda2350]

Be careful what you wish for in southern Alberta it can get down to -30 c and then a Chinook wind blows in and it’s +15c.

[@one567]

No music, no talking, just good camping. nice my fellow Canadian

[@kulture4991]

Perfect

[@ozlemdr6076]

I believe that Canadians are born with this talent that they can survive in nature in all conditions&seasons.

[@user-ni4uf9ld4l]

ب عافية والصحة 👍🏻

[@liamr6672]

@@ozlemdr6076 Not a chance! Some of us but many prefer the comfort of civilization.

[@daredevil4810]

Kawhi leonard is leaving toronto...how do you feel mr canadian?😂😂😂😂

[@modomodo4891]

The best part is you have kept the video natural, thanks for not adding music.

[@KuskBushcraft]

modomodo4891 Thank you for watching! Your kind words mean a lot. Take care!

[@betsanroberts7671]

Learn to spell u fuck head

[@yoshi87sx]

Wow there was one typo, and it’s pretty obvious what he meant. Ironic that you can’t even spell you. “u”

[@janbalog418]

He enable auto replace

[@fiapo3104]

I agree (concordo)

[@shadowytv]

here i am, watching this at the late night 3am

[@harshitraj8833]

You are not alone brother ✌️

[@justmoemate7676]

Not to compete but, 5:10am I need to get a life

[@dawndroidhk416]

3 : 10 AM

[@nightwishn]

4 am over here and that got me hungry LOL

[@lon2472]

7 04 am

[@hansmueller3029]

I remember being young and being in the cold woods with my kit and rifle for a night. Best fun ever. Anything on a campfire tastes better. And in between meals, a quite mind and holy sleep. Thanks for this.

[@FrankyboyFloyd]

Damn! This is sooo relaxing... Sad that people have lost this bond with silence and nature.

[@cristinesilvestre3249]

true

[@Frank-hn3yj]

Yeah fuck Facebook and all the social media crap

[@stevenvitali7404]

Spending time out in nature is the best thing for our well being, away from houses,cars,roads,people, surrounded by the natural world with all the sights and sounds is an amazing experience that for me nothing can beat, I try to go wild camping here in the u.k at least once a month, it keeps me sane and has all the entertainment you could ever need, best with no technological devices also

[@jussieronen3707]

Not in my country.

[@Mntnere]

That's the truth

[@Caribe.k]

These are my fav vids, i love the no talking, the camera placement, the food, and the camping (i watch these before i go to sleep lmao its so damn relaxing)

[@Kitiwake]

And no music

[@mrv1271]

Truly agree

[@jeanlouisetchebarne1684]

A1

[@adfgcvbjvjjkk5014]

باه

[@hn4806]

So smooth and effortless! Most effective tent setting, easy wood collection, no wind, variety and quick cooking, most beautiful scene by a good video camera. I've seen many winter solo bushcraft/camping posts but this is one of most "effective, effortless" ones.

[@rickb6694]

This guy. Got a whole grocery store in his backpack lol.

[@28raykhanromeoaxela46]

facts

[@bryang7676]

Dude just ate more in first 4 hours then I do in 3 days backpacking! 😆

[@susanwojcickiisafuckingwhore_]

that would not possible

[@bobbycrowjr8944]

That's wut I was thinking

[@gabrielmota1917]

He carries a wood little fork, instead of a spoon lol

[@AlbertDolmans]

Enjoyed that especially the cooking ! Too old to go camping anymore myself and miss the experience.. Thank you !

[@bollyclips30]

Don't look at your age.... Just go for it...

[@bamseper]

Wow, this is definitely the most sincere and wholesome KZbin comment I've seen in a long time. Sending good energy your way, Albert!

[@SkinBoy04]

Havourizer lol my grandpa goes camping like once a month.

[@artistfrank8511]

@@thenutellabellybuttonjam3571 if i am 104 years old, im not too old for soccer am i?

[@jasephdeocampo1704]

I think he live nearby

[@kayceeyoung8480]

He went camping and had an appetizer, meal, AND DESERT. This is how you camp properly lol. Edit: Omg I watched further and he has a good breakfast too 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@warmachine3007]

Anyone else getting an ASMR vibe from these videos?! They're so relaxing to watch.

[@bigteno4597]

ASMR?

[@rumor-936]

Some nice, quiet time in nature. That's what we all need to relax our heads.

[@davidflood8286]

The one thing I’m not so fond of on these videos is when you have to pack up and leave 😆 enjoy life my friend. Thanks for having us with you.

[@reinaragustaf5312]

this is what i came for, no talking, just nature 🔥

[@arbimayache1207]

just cooking

[@carlmarquardt994]

I was just thinking that. Didn't have to say a word. Man in nature. Alone no stress happy.

[@seino8890]

@Abu Chumang haha yup gettin to spray my liquid all over woman face, bobs, vegan feels way too good

[@samuelskogqvist5565]

Nothing says nature like staring on a screen for hours.

[@one567]

here here brother

[@WillEDC]

Holy crap. I saw “solo” I clicked. Something resting to the soul to watch in silence with just natural sounds. Didn’t expect a lesson in cooking in the wild! Nice skills out there.

[@myeongjicamper]

정말 보면 볼수록 해보고 싶은 캠핑스타일이네요 3번이나 봤네요 잘봤어요^^/

[@_PeterGabriel1216]

This is what youtube needs. No clickbait, no annoying music or an annoying dubstep intro. This is truly wholesome.

[@stevenvitali7404]

The best thing a human being could do ,spending time in its natural environment, great video !

[@sadekkmechergui177]

He's cooking like a chef , enjoying his time in the wilderness ; fresh air , views and calm whats rather better than this?!

[@rick15666]

woman

[@eugenerein4008]

Thank you for this. Used to go camping and with Scouting. Many physical issues now. Miss the smell of the campfire and the comraderi. Be well. We live vicariously through you.

[@JJShalashaska]

I wished I lived close by some beautiful natural place like this. Perfect to rest your mind and spirit, thinking just of nature and mere survival activities, like preparing a fire, cooking, eating. So quiet and calm video, thank you for sharing.

[@JJShalashaska]

@Hairizal Dahrin nature is not known for being a safe place. But it's surely more beautiful than the most beautiful city, which is dangerous as well, because it is Inhabitated by the most dangerous animal on Eart, man

[@JJShalashaska]

@Hairizal Dahrin totally agree about that, man!

[@anobody1098]

Where do you live anyway

[@JJShalashaska]

@@anobody1098 in a big city with no green areas

[@jameshall5556]

this is how I want to live. nobody to bother you, silence, the beauty of nature. dang man. keep it up!

[@feridbeshirli6013]

sometimes nature's voice better than everything

[@annileemai9925]

When camping is not just about making shelter, making fire, gathering woods, etc.. but also cooking with style! Love watching your video... keep it up! New subscriber here! 😍

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@jeffreywillis9313]

I found this video very satisfying. And yes, I agree the no music approach was a plus.

[@thug_lifejj7393]

So peaceful, so calm. Love it

[@rivero710]

When choosing the trees to burn, it was great to pick the dry ones.

[@christinebrown7138]

That was amazing! You blew me away. Thank you for not talking. A different way and I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing your skills and world. Was gone 30 years and am learning a lot.

[@roddinandracin1153]

Diner idea? Lean to shelter, meal cooked over camp fire, and scenic wilderness view! Sounds like 5 stars to me

[@butter5144]

💜

[@kaos45]

The classic walk away at the end, but we all know you had to go back for the camera XD

[@nathanilemiller7750]

Oh Comet come, comet come down.

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

This channel is where I come when the world seems like it's spinning out of control. Thanks so much for this!

[@jordanmaxwell6489]

Showing my wife how soothing this video is. - Dude starts chewing with his mouth open.

[@hermit6208]

I hear you. I love winter videos, but I can't stand the snotty noses. I wish when folks filmed themselves they would bring along a box of tissues

[@zebalewski1]

@@hermit6208 no room for tissues when you've packed your entire pantry

[@rad4627]

@@hermit6208 I would guess you’re trying to get a glimpse of his shiter too!

[@justinaspl55]

So calming to watch this video, I almost felt like I am in the nature, away from all rush and hurry, thank you for this great video!

[@DaveMarkowitz]

Some of the most impressive back country cooking I've seen. Wow!

[@KuskBushcraft]

Dave Markowitz Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate you watching. Take care!

[@chefinthewild1551]

Dave Markowitz agreed nice work!.

[@DarkBishop19]

Now I really admire the respect this guy has

[@sharkk2770]

Yes very relaxing with just the natural sounds. Somehow as soon as he started cooking I got hungry. Had to pause video to make food. This guy must be a cook ! Camp on

[@somethingcool6185]

Nothing beats a hot meal near a fire on a cold day. Satisfaction guarantee

[@deanbilton]

You can think of "nothing" better than this? Nothing?

[@germainebulsey9393]

💯

[@somethingcool6185]

Add beer to my previous comment. How that @deano smith?

[@jmoney3613]

This is my idea of a fun time I love camping and I love campfire cooking..just being in the woods is fun.

[@hannorasmusholtiegel6044]

Camping is the best thing in the world, you can feel so free again.

[@fatihgure639]

Camping in the freezing cold is my favorite . 👍👍

[@paulcai9751]

This is my ideal vacation. I feel relaxed just watching you staring into the fire. I do that too!

[@satriajanaka9651]

Watching this video after a long day of work is oddly satisfying.

[@theprodigy2653]

Yes just like what im doing right now.

[@patricianunez4025]

Great video. Especially impressed with your gourmet cooking!!! Uncomplicated shelter and 🔥 fire. Very enjoyable to watch. Thanks.

[@talwinderpanech]

Patricia Nunez hi

[@filipstarcevic8563]

Very nice

[@kuldeepkamboj5033]

It's 1:30am .and I'm going to eat something in the kitchen. He makes me hungry☺

[@ve3efq]

Nice to see some good and proper food prepared.

[@Polarcutter]

Awesome. Quite the reason we do this. The apple crisp was a nice treat. Great video, thanks for sharing it.

[@joerevels8198]

He makes his own dutch oven out of regular pots and pans. Ingenious!

[@ChallengeTheNarrative]

Mr. Potato again for breakfast and dinner. Potato is a great friend.

[@jonathanhamilton1366]

A true man of nature. I strive to be like you. This is my kind of paradise.

[@jaysonreyes872]

Jonathan Hamilton i wish i can go and camp to a place like this 😩

[@Alptraumification]

jieesen isonreyes well, leave your house and go outside. There you go.

[@jonathanhamilton1366]

@@Alptraumification I wish😂😂

[@Telthecelt]

Well, that was great! Just sharing the camp, no talking or annoying music. And that variation of a jacket potato is one I will try, even on my back garden firepit! Thanks for the camp.

[@audioartisan]

Man, you are living the good life. Thanks for all the little "tips" along the way ...That is some gourmet stuff :)

[@burhanmuhyiddin4372]

Thank you very very much. Perfect video. And also without music and natural sound. Thank you again.

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thank you so much for watching! Take care.

[@mikedkc]

Apple dessert looked great. Fine dinner you had.

[@michelrail]

So simple, but I'm sure it was so good. The wood fire makes the difference! You make it look easy.

[@TasteOfBlood-99]

This man cooks better in nature, than me in kitchen! XD Well done! :)

[@revoler-rw7yr]

even its just a simple camping the video is still satisfying asf

[@joek4377]

Talk about an awesome looking meal considering the weather and backpacking in all supplies. Very nice!

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Take care & happy trails!

[@nancyadkins7191]

Nice campsite with some good eats, amazing way that you cook. Looks like your ready for the cold night. Thanks for sharing

[@raid8522]

Thanks for not adding Music. Dude I literally made Coffee just to watch it♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@saqib333ful]

U R the best bro....I'n my life I never see like the video....such a owsom....God bless you

[@frogmorepipester7490]

Wonderful to whach, cheers from South Carolina!

[@icecreamalacarte]

No sleeping bag, just blanket for hipster camper-cool thing

[@jackvoss5841]

For a camp-use cutting board, the thin, flexible ones are top notch. They can be easily cut to a convenient size for a pack, are lighter weight than thicker boards, and can be used for other purposes. Also useful at home. I think you would like them. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@Explorewithumairf]

This is what i need right now. Some time away from all the troubles.

[@FatherandSonVids]

K.B. Silence is Golden. Subscribed. 😎

[@jonfornwald]

Bushcraft meets Food Network. Nailed it brother. Thanks and God bless.

[@KuskBushcraft]

Jon Fornwald Thanks, Jon. I really appreciate your continued support. I always love reading your comments. Thank you and God bless!

[@azurevieus]

Camp cooking..solitude.....cant be beat. Always carry with me a book to read also..Great vid

[@ultimatejoe71617]

My mans made dessert 😮that’s a first I’ve seen on these videos. Okay… imma have to step my camp site cooking game up. Thanks for raising the bar good sir cheers 🍻 Great content

[@SistahRev]

Peace & quiet... creative & delicious campfire cooking... realistic use of tools without obsessing about fancy gear... lovely scenery/setting... no music... you’ve got yourself a new sub!! Thanks so much for great filming, and for sharing! 🌹

[@KuskBushcraft]

SistahRev Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate you watching and subscribing, it means a lot. Take care and happy trails!

[@Mr808islands]

best part about winter camping in snow no------ mosquito👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@KuskBushcraft]

Mr808islands Agreed!! Thanks for watching!

[@Mr808islands]

Kusk Bushcraft 🤙🤙🤙 aloha bro👍👍👍

[@sandro1017]

YES!

[@RS-nh9gu]

Good fire. Good tent. Good food. Heat and cozy. Nice video. Thanks for sharing

[@caelanbooth9116]

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. Great video.

[@FJFerra]

Great camping skill. I loved the video

[@silvertheelf]

This is the most interesting cooking show I ever saw.

[@josezepeda7198]

Wow you say everything when you don’t say anything at all . Love your videos Mate

[@hobostovepipewife3419]

47 year old Boy Scout. Thank you sir. So enjoyed your camp.

[@JustinManson]

This got recommended never been more happy! Absolutly loved the video so calming!

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it. Take care!

[@reyscottm9]

I think that's the first time I've seen anyone do a stirfry on a bushcraft video! I love it!

[@KuskBushcraft]

Rey Scott Thank you for watching!

[@mdsamiullah3123]

Whole day eating and eating ... Hats off to your appetite !!

[@JohnHappelFullMastHap]

AHHH!!!! Food at a camp!!!! Always makes me watch the rest of the video!!!! TY!!!!

[@keanmolinyawe]

I love this kind of trip in life. I really love how you go solo in travelling and see what happens. To figure out life is one of the best experience.

[@Accipiterman]

Great video, thank you for sharing your experience . Greetings from Poland .

[@clowd9931]

This was phenomenally simplistic. Amazing.

[@shaunrathbun6649]

I've developed heart problems in the last 2 years and I loved camping...love watching these, thanks..

[@janinebeckford1939]

First time I watched your channel - impressed with your healthy real food cooking and the no sound. Enjoyable to watch - and very different from camping in New Zealand where I only get to see snow on the distant hilltops during winter storms and maybe get a little frost on my tarp.

[@pawanmay8794]

Please tell him, he left his camera

[@user-nh5vk8xt3f]

わろた

[@bebyfun]

No No...just act of walk..

[@pejalankaki3010]

I found it. A bit Frozen.

[@arjuna4909]

hahaha

[@johnnymclaneutah]

well duh! obvioubly he didn't leave it because he edited and uploaded the video on youtube! DUH!!!!!!!!

[@JK-il9up]

found your channel like 2 days ago and these kind of videos are my favourite, i can really be in peace and dont have to think about things happening in my life. i can just relax, thank you sir

[@BBQDad463]

I liked the cooking. Food cooked outdoors is more pleasurable than any other. Looks like you had a great time. Sweet camp-out! Thanks for sharing this video! 😎💛

[@VioUk]

Wow. This is amazing 😉

[@scaffolder12345]

this is life i love , out doors with nature camping and cooking . Live life to the full.

[@snowblo1]

The apple crumble desert just slayed me. Yep, I was sold!

[@niftycb]

Enjoy watching your vids on outdoor camping, learning from every one. Especially enjoy the 'no talking' aspect, keep up the great work you're doing!

[@winonaominika]

Yeeeess a warmed up pepperette . Some people find it oddd but i love it

[@KuskBushcraft]

They're so delicious when they're cooked! Thanks for watching, take care.

[@reenapanmei355]

I live in a place where there is no snow. And seeing snow and the fire is something,it's really exciting😁. And your chopping board is too cute😅. I loved your video.😍😘

[@harifdatuak4817]

Im always think about you 😂😍🙏

[@MrOwnerxD]

hmm i should do this more often. Relaxing from the city and people. Staying alone in the wild,making yourself a campfire and food. So so sweet.

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

This looks a lot like the perfect day! The apple crisp looked great!