Solo Winter Camping With Only the Essentials

[@LucGervais]

I'd be interested in showing us how you are dehydrating your meals. Maybe one episode?

[@p.k.5332]

Yes. Dear Madison, Please consider This ☝☝ request. Make a video on this.

[@rbuenafe100]

Yes please. Do an episode on dehydrating. I do a lot of outdoor activities and carrying regular food just weigh a lot. Would be great to lighten the load by dehydrating the food I need.

[@mjmcinnespoems]

Great idea! Blessings everyone 🌱

[@JordonDeaner-c3g]

Absolutely

[@stevencondron9355]

Glad to see you cutting fire wood the right way : you would go alright in Australia Madison

[@Swimdeep]

I hate cold boots! Here's a little trick for your boots: Since you had a fire, put a couple of medium size rocks that will fit in your boot, into the fire and let them heat up. When you put the fire out before bed, use a stick to move the rocks out of the coals. Let them cool enough to be gingerly handled, put each rock into the socks you hiked in turned inside out, being sure the rocks have cooled enough to not burn your socks, the put the hot-rocks-in-socks into your boots. Your boots and socks will be warm and dry in the morning.🌿❄️

[@Zioniu]

Better to boil the rocks. The fire can, in rare cases cause expansion of liquid or gas and have them explode

[@amylynnarsenault]

Joined a women’s backcountry group this winter, hoping I can get on your level for next year!! Thank you for showing me that solo camping is doable safe and fun!!💕💕💕💕

[@huntthewitch5617]

Where do you want to go with the tent? We want to join people in the USA for a few days in the wildness. Kind regards from Austria ( Vienna )

[@Wild.Dynamics]

We use a hot paws down dog sleeping bag made by hang tight hammock gear for my 75lb American bulldog, we've had it down to -7c and he slept great

[@SubaruLove]

What a lucky dog. Love your adventurous videos.

[@EmmaAndSeanOutdoors]

The dog is so cute 😅

[@pernechor]

smart dog 🐕

[@RogerByrne]

Trust my doggo 100% but the little light I put on her collar gives me some more peace of mind, recommend the olight gober or nitecore nu05, long run times.

[@philmccole4309]

Thanks! And Merry Christmas!

[@peckdeboard7579]

Dog sleeping bag idea= Best we found so far for our cold-sensitive Weimaraner mix is a good quality (of your choice and budget) rectangular bag that we took to the upholstery place and had them re-sew the zipper just a little over halfway up (to her size she can be fully in the bag curled up or uncurled). Pricey in the end but extremely useful and keeps her warm. All the best and happy holidays.

[@MadisonClysdalee]

Love this! Thank you 😊

[@ThePlaidGuy]

Hi from Saskatchewan! It's refreshing to stumble upon such an engaging and well-spoken content creator in the vast sea of KZbin. Your genuine approach made every minute captivating; excited to have discovered your channel, and I look forward to following along on more insightful adventures! All the best, Kevin

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

Check out my adventures on The Steve Show! Solo canoe fishin fryin!

[@ExploringCanadaInfo]

Great video. And another plus of winter ❄️ camping. No bugs 🐛 No mosquitoes 🦟

[@mjmcinnespoems]

❤

[@SalvagetoScenic]

We all owe Kyro a round of applause for helping build that fire. Also that bush was terrifying.

[@davidvaughn7752]

Great spot! I was out last weekend. My favorite time of year for camping and hiking: no mosquitoes, no tourists, and a feeling of Peace; like being on another snowy planet all alone! Great vid! Goodwill And Thrift Shops have great deals on sleeping bags - a lot of them are kids sleeping bags: get one there for your dog...

[@leeriggs5357]

Hi Maddy, just want to say as a fellow bc’er and father of 3 daughters, your doing great. I do wish I could have had a conversation before you bought your pickup, but your an inspiration

[@hydeaptx4869]

Grazie.

[@MadisonClysdalee]

Wow thank you for your support!

[@mjmcinnespoems]

We really love the effort you put into these videos Madison! Blessings and Merry Christmas 🎁🎁

[@Piotrek1985]

I’m not into winter camping but watching you being so enthusiastic and excited would make me go out with you and enjoy the winter! ❤

[@rcwells200269]

Just a note to say that it’s risky to hit your knife with your axe poll, especially in really cold weather when your steel can actually be more brittle. Use a small log to baton your knife when splitting or just use your axe.

[@chrisgreto]

I love seeing how Kyro acted when getting his coat on!😆 He's the best! Great video! You can feel your general love for being in the wilderness. It really shows 🌲

[@Dhw997]

Your smile and positive personality is very contagious, proud to call you a fellow Canadian you are awsome. Enjoy your adventures and stay safe out there!

[@pootinplays]

for a dog bed there are several videos of people that have got old/used sleeping bags and cut them shorter and sewed them back up. Its surprisingly easier than you think it would be. zipper still works and everything

[@katie460]

Fire starting tip: using dry birch bark ideally is a great fire started

[@markofdistinction6094]

I make most of my own backpacking food using a dehydrator. Many veggies re-hydrate well (mushrooms, carrots & peas, onion, broccoli, sweet peppers). Many meats work well too ... mix 1lb ground turkey/beef w 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs, then cook, then dehydrate. Shrimp and thinly sliced sausage re-hydrate well too. Then its just a matter of adding in some dry sauce mix, rice or noodles and you have a huge number of options for home-made backpacking food. Many veggies re-hydrate well in cold water. Cabbage & grated carrots make a good base for coleslaw (just bring a little bottle of oil and vinegar). Backpacking burritos can be made by re-hydrating red peppers, grated carrots & cabbage in cold water ... just re-hydrate dry black beans & instant rice in hot water, add a small can of salsa and a small block of cheese and you have a great backpacking burrito.

[@michaelwiebe4282]

Thanks!

[@madisonwright7294]

You’re my spirit animal. Your attitude & positivity alone are so encouraging.

[@bradofsaa]

stop messaging girls online bro

[@MrJynt0]

Camping with a buddy is definitely a way better experience, although sometimes being alone is just as nice. Thanks for sharing your video and stay safe out there!

[@EmmaAndSeanOutdoors]

I agree! Sometimes it’s nice to have the absolute solitude and other times I like having my friends or wife to talk to.

[@Here.WeGoNow]

She’s not alone

[@stephenkuz7414]

You are wonderful! Thanks for being you!

[@pascualbeldapenades3504]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventures Madison 😀 Hope you have a wonderful Christmas in Arizona, and hopefully we'll see you again soon 😊 There are soooo many lovely details in your videos, the woodpecker, the wood cracking while in the fire, the impressive and lightly views at night.. 😊 I think you're really lucky and you are doing your best to live the life you want. Congratulations and hope to see you achieve your dreams 💪🏻🥾🏕️🎣🥰

[@heatherchannelgetoutside]

if your dressed for winter, the pup needs to be too! the sounds at night would freak me out.. merry christmas you brave soul! great vid thanks

[@shaverge]

Great Vid! Depending on conditions burying the tent pegs in snow can end up bad if it becomes a block of ice, tie off to logs or rocks sometimes better option. Nalgene makes a stainless steel which is heavier but in a pinch can be put in the fire to boil should you have a jet boil break.

[@brentschmogbert]

Absolutely love your dog. God bless him.

[@tayvogue]

Oh Kyro in his coat is so cute. 🥹

[@habinder]

Madison!!! Love your energy and knowledge about what youre doing and handling! It was so interesting start to finish and what a lovely bright smile and laugh hahahaha! thanks for the watch!!

[@James-sir]

Wool blanket for ppl also great survival blanket

[@jamescline9973]

Another great video! I got a laugh out of the part where you explained the importance of a warm sleeping pad and said it should have an R value of at least 4. But thanks to Kyro yours was only 3. Obviously you think it is more important to be out there than to be perfectly comfortable. As Nike says, just do it! I love the way you just do things. Often you don't do them just the way I would, but you are never paralyzed by indecision. It is a characteristic of successful people to keep moving forward no matter what. As a lifetime outdoorsman, you have my total respect!

[@ACPeer]

so cool, the night view at 11:59 is insane!

[@1024Pete]

For sleep comfort, the Savotta FDF Sleeping Pad is water proof, wide, warm and basically damage proof. Remember, while an air mattress is a comfort, in the winter, the air in the mattress will cool. It could cause the body to get cold. And, because it is cold, the mattress may naturally loose some air. Zippo Lighter fluid is my survival carry. It helps to light wood quickly. Cheers to your enthusiasm. Thanks for sharing your insights. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!

[@ryancooper3629]

Mmmm, I'd respectfully disagree. A military style pad like the FDF prioritizes invincibility over performance and portability. For this reason its only has an insulation R value of 2 while weighing almost a kg and it rolls up so large that it effectively has to be stored externally on the backpack. Great for 200lb navy seal who needs it to last for months pounding through a warzone. Much less great for a 5'4" young woman who is already struggling with a 35lb pack doing heavy vertical in the mountains. Compare to say the Neolite Xtherm which is half the weight, packs down to the size of a Nalgene, and has an R value of 6.9.

[@1024Pete]

@@ryancooper3629 Thanks for the comparison. Great thoughts! Wishing you peace, happiness and good fortune in the New Year.

[@samiam3297]

Ya need a space blanket footprint for your tent. Try it and see how much warmer you get. Enjoy your AZ time 🙂👍

[@Efiimero]

Hey, you… you are wonderful. Thank you for the honesty, the edition, and the time put into this Channel. I appreciate the human beings like you. There are such pleasures that we can feel and are often forgotten in this industrialized and capitalist world. I, living at the moment in a jungle of concrete in NYC, with money as the principal worried of people, and of course materialism…. I had to have a way out, at least for the weekends. There aren’t many people to share, but I have been going for the past year solo camping upstate. Recently I traveled to Milos in Greece for backpacking and was a delight. I discovered a way to do trips or short getaways thanks to channels like this. To beautiful people like you, inspiring. Thank you.

[@penelie]

Yay this was so peaceful and relaxing. You are so brave going out in the forest alone. 💖 Hope you packed all ur stuff 🤭 and merry Christmas ☺️

[@pernechor]

happy Merry christmas🎁

[@yankeesaugust]

Congrats on 250k!

[@lubear4053]

i wish my dog loved her coat as much as yours lol its like a fight to get her in it haha. love how excited you are when you are out lol so sweet

[@stephenmason3709]

You always make me smile!

[@bravo2_0]

Thanks for bringing us along. Happy Holidays Madison.

[@katls136]

Yes, I'd love to see some dehydrated meals! How did you learn to make fires? Childhood/parents, self-taught, etc?

[@Gamer83-pz7lk]

I love your dog he/she is so cute- I’m 13 and love camping so your videos are so inspiring and helpful thank you

[@learningtobeaheathyme55]

Suggestion for the sleeping bag situation! Get a two person sleeping bag and if your pup likes to cuddle anything like mine you will have no problem keeping him in the warm bag! Helps keep more warmth for you too! Definitely interested in seeing some dehydrated meals! Would love some ideas they are so convenient! Just found your videos and so happy you are sharing your adventures! Stay warm and continue being your wonderful self

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

Hello! Check out my adventures on The Steve Show! Solo canoe fishin fryin!

[@markcrosbie3699]

Love to see some hot tenting videos! I started doing it about 2 years ago and it is so comfortable and relaxing once you get set up.

[@wolf3847]

Id seriously love a video all about what kind of food you’d bring on your trips

[@James-sir]

Wool blanket for dog it keeps em warm even if they get it wet with the paws durable best survival blanket great for dog

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Oh holy cow what a lovely soul !!! I’m new here Jjst stumbled in It’s like coming into a lovely beautiful warm inviting country home after being out in a blizzard That’s the energy here So lovely Bless you and you’re wee doggo

[@missnannyinga]

"I didn't even make coffee. I need to get home." So relatable 🤣

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

I made some coffee! Hello! Check out my adventures on The Steve Show! Solo canoe fishin fryin!

[@michelles9897]

your vlogs are superb! keep up the good work. ☺

[@philiplaycock8944]

Lovely Maddie! I can watch yours and Kyro’s adventures all day long!

[@BentbrooksRambles]

I wonder if you could use something like a SnugPak Jungle Blanket as a puppy option? Assuming he doesn’t need a full winter bag/quilt, it would be a relatively compact option. It’s easy to sew channels into the borders for drawstrings to cinch one end closed like a sleeping bag. With a second warm Nalgene for him, it might work. Just thought. Good luck with the move!

[@mahadevovnl]

What a dream! Your pup is so much fun to have around, it seems, what a gorgeous creature!

[@petaaaaa1234]

The biggest endorsement of your good planning/execution of a winter trip is that your dog is in an excellent mood throughout :)

[@Kevinoutdoors-tw9gu]

Looks nice. Wonderful view of the town. I now how it is camping alone. At least you had a good time.

[@johnblack9499]

Fellow hiker from New Zealand here, stumbled across your channel today. What a great video, thanks for sharing. I shall spend the afternoon checking out some of your other videos - I should be working ;-) hope the move went well, cheers John

[@carlcoffey9302]

Hi what I love best about your channel is your humble and not afraid to make a mistake and that helps us to feel like family and encourage us to follow your great teaching....cause I learnt a lot from your awesome teaching videos and you not even trying to over teach but make it simple to learn ...especially what not to do when leave a few bloopers they make me smile and not get so upset when I do the same thing...like family...keep up the good teaching

[@hs-vr9pp]

You sound like you are a very sweet and trusting person. You camp alone, be safe and take care.

[@stephanierogacki758]

Yes to the dehydrated meal recipes! Very cool! Thanks!

[@Tha_Valkyrie]

Oh my gosh that view was insane! Great video!

[@darkstreakaia5267]

Peax and seek outside make great hot tents. I run a seek with a half liner and ❤it. Cotton balls covered with Vaseline will aid in fire starting. I roll mine in fine saw dust so they are less messy and store them in ziplock bag. Merry Christmas!

[@NigelMarston]

Hi Madison, there's a British channel called Bushman and Blue - a chap who does a lot of winter wild camping over here with his dog. In some of his videos he shows how he keeps Blue warm - what sort of sleeping bag he has for his dog. Maybe you can draw some inspiration for Kyro from him? I love your videos - your enthusiasm and happiness is a tonic during the grey months. It feels like we're all working it all out with you.

[@GypsyBushcraft1]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I been watching for short time, but really enjoying your videos.

[@stevemoor3461]

Another great adventure Madison. Looking forward to the next one!

[@everest1sierra2]

If you aren't worried about conserving fuel, cover your pasta with water in the pot and then bring it to a boil, you'll fully rehydrate your meal. The fire pit thing is so cool! I thought I recognized Kelowna. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@markjones127]

I'm so jealous, here in the UK we can't make fires when wild camping so I always pack a small hot water bottle which is great for stuffing inside clothing and warming toes inside the sleeping bag, I hike ultralight but a hot water bottle is one of my luxury items! Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

Hello! Check out my adventures on The Steve Show! Solo canoe fishin fryin!

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

You learn from your mistakes don’t you! Get a thick sleeping bag for the coldest weather! Get Kero a kids winter sleeping bag! Cut more wood than you think you need! Test the dehydrated meals at home! Make sure you have enough water! Thank you Madison!❤️😀🐈‍⬛

[@irawhitlock1084]

You’re becoming quite the outdoorsman! Here in U.S. seems like so many just wait for summertime to camp/backpack so they really don’t run into as many problems to be solved. It’s interesting to see you deal with the extra challenges that come with winter; getting enough wood, getting dry wood, starting and keeping a fire going, staying warm and dry, keeping dog warm, etc. Also love how you do it all as an ordinary “Joe”. Just making it happen over a weekend and doing it relatively cheap. Very relatable and helpful. Keep up the good work!👍

[@EIonMusk1]

Those beautiful blue eyes are so striking 😍

[@aronaeleven5574]

Merry Christmas. You and the K9 would be awesome hiking guides Because you definitely have a good understanding of the environment And a good knowledge of the essentials someone would need in certain conditions Keep on keeping up the good work.

[@JoeBeech]

Awesome camping trip looks so much fun 🙂

[@lronWill]

You're looking into the LENS!!! Great job, because looking at yourself on screen is a hard habit to break :) Ya got a proud viewer

[@TheShift_OfEnergy]

tent camping is best. as long as u have well insulated sleeping pad&bag then its all awesome

[@armandoramos1949]

Thank you for sharing your video. Love the adventures you two go thru. Take care and always be safe.

[@talithamcginnis2915]

Yes, please show us how you dehydrate your foods and the recipes you use.

[@reganbusch8343]

Those back scratchers taken apart are really handy for fire starting

[@caloo.]

Well Madison ,You are amazing. Thanks!!!

[@NesKimStyle]

I would love to see recipes. I just love your videos so much, you’ve gone to the top of my KZbin list and some of the other KZbinrs have over one million views. I think you will go from strength to strength on Your KZbin channel.

[@normanmallory2055]

Great trek in the winter into the wilds ! Good choice of gear and fire building skills !! Maybe try beef Stroganoff for a dinner out in the wilds ! You did really well with your pupper out there ! I liked it ! Tip : use a round or half round to tap your blade through wood to split it so you don’t damage your blade !

[@RobH1957]

Oh yes and merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@venjo986]

Much respect for doing that alone. It’s not easy

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

Hello! Check out my adventures on The Steve Show! Solo canoe fishin fryin!

[@venjo986]

@@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest hey buddy, just amazing! Nature enthusiasts for life! Greetings from germany

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

​@@venjo986Awesome to hear from GERMANY! More vids of fishing, fish frys on islands and beautiful wild camping from Canada! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@venjo986]

@@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest awesome, looking forward! One day, I want to visit Canada as well! Soooooo much nature ❤️

[@ballcoach9017]

Great video!! Love seeing the pups so happy! You do a great job! Keep it up and thanks for sharing the adventures! Love to see fellow snow campers!!!

[@hayeopreis]

I did some winter camping on ice. I was comfortably warm with an Expad Downmat with an R value of 8, and a down sleeping bag of the brand Marmot. They each costed about 250 dollar, some years ago.

[@janakotrcova2790]

Madison,I admire your camping and good equipment for snow conditions,Kyro is great,helps a lot!Merry Christmas and many experiences in the new year,be healthy!😊🙏

[@JaimieNJesus]

Yes please try dehydrated recipes! Were doing the same right now lol

[@dougslaughter8537]

You really need to use a ground sheet,for under your tent. A thick water proof material.

[@iceman857]

Thank you for sharing your adventures! Your dog is adorable and so much fun I bet. One minor safety recommendation: When you are pushing down the dead standing tree, you may want to consider closing your folding saw so the teeth aren't exposed. I was imagining in my head the tree going down, the stump end coming up and whacking your saw, and the saw hitting you. No bueno!

[@jjgolightly2865]

Thank you for your videos! They are very helpful and inspiring. Happy Holidays! I hope you enjoy Arizona. I was just there carcamping between Phoenix and Tucson. It's beautiful!

[@marleycormier6532]

A video on dehydrates recipes would be awesome!!!

[@hal02121]

Quick tip regarding your saw! I could be mistaken about this, but judging by ear you are putting the same amount of force in both the forward and backward stroke, your technique could do with some adjusting. Your saw only cuts when you pull it towards you, so you could potentially cut more efficiently saving energy or cutting quicker by not using it like a conventional saw. I learnt that the hard way when I first started using these types of saws. Also regarding the sleeping bag, I bought a second hand Junior bag and cut/sew it to half length for my dog.

[@illestboyyy7633]

Hot tents are clutch! Went camping in the mountains in utah and it was roughly 20 degrees fahrenheit but that tent was 72 degrees. Only part is you’d have to get up once in a while to add fuel to the stove.

[@Mimi12350]

Love your adventurous with your dog 🤍🤍🤍

[@TravelosophyTV]

I agree, would be nice camping with someone. But I love solo camping too

[@schlooonginator1227]

Maybe try a quilt for the dog. Backpacking quilts are pretty popular and functional. As you say, the part you compress while sleeping does little to insulate so a quilt can useful and lightweight.

[@Cloudwalker136]

Really enjoyed your film. I wish I had a dog to go hiking with. Fabulous. Never camped in 🐻 country. Bit scary.

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

Bear country! Check out my adventures on The Steve Show! Solo canoe fishin fryin!

[@philiplaycock8944]

Merry Christmas Maddie & Kyro! Xx

[@rrrrrrtt1]

Please do the dehydrated meal video. That sounds exciting!

[@gabrielsalinas1655]

Just wanted to stop by and say love the videos