Scouting For Wolf Tracks And A Path To The Northern Forest

[@scottreece6116]

Trans Siberian railroad, gulags, tracking wolves.... Man this channel is awesome.

[@torsten4757]

So true☺👍

[@milcotto4153]

It is a real life channel. And what a life.

[@vonHannersdorf]

Yeah, very sad bad day...

[@tripp8833]

yeah... its pretty badass.

[@gusgone4527]

I used to live on the side of a very old but by Russian standards small pine forest. Even after several years of daily walks and many longer excursions, it was so easy to become confused. Take care Lars.

[@mikeboone4425]

Much better than many video's here in the states Lar's it's very hard for some of these guys here in the states to get lost in there back yards and local parks . Take care stay safe .

[@gaylinlack726]

Importance of knowing how to use a compass and not relying solely on GPS &/or cell phone. Easy to get los in forested areas. Thanks for this video that reinforces that concept.

[@bushnut8305]

hi Lars, your forest is the same as mine...no large high points. Not only using your compass but keeping an eye out for details like stands of trees/ types of vegetation and waterways, rock formations, large ant hills etc... Some people call this Natural Navigation. having a handrail like the TSR that you know travels East-West for 10000km makes things a little easier but not much. don't forget that you can also use time traveled in a specific direction if you are trying to walk a grid. keep em coming man. Can't wait to see the missus teach some "grandmother" skills.

[@olethanatos8173]

Lars, you are a great ambassador for the outdoors.

[@SLFYSH]

I can relate to trying to navigate to previously used trails by recognition. The problem is trails change over time, and others appear from use, so it never looks right unless you travel them frequent enough to keep track of changes.

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Oh, I always like what you have to post, Lars! Trust me, you have a lot of people who "Talk you Up" in the Comments on other Channels. Lots of "Word of Mouth" out there, mostly Good Words. No, you see, my Specialty in the US Navy was Navigation of Ballistic Missile Submarines and trust me, we had MORE than just one Compass!😉 No, I did something Stupid involving a Reverse Azimuth during a Survival Course, and it took two compasses next to each other to convince me I was going Backwards. But this Post showed us that even if you were going out in your "Neighborhood" AND you have a landmark like the Trans Siberian Railway, it's easy to get turned around under the Weather Conditions you were in. The Sun really did a good job of being "Camouflaged" that day! Take Care and Best to the Family.

[@TheVespap200e]

This is a perfect example of having a compass with you even if you have been somewhere a number of times! Thanks Lars for this important lesson when in the bush!

[@souljah089]

Hey Lars! Awesome Video, nice to see you in the woods. Near my Village ( In the Bavarian Forest) we also have Wolves. But they are shy & its just a little Population. So we dont must be afraid. Have a nice Sunday Evening & get out, to get the next Video done :)

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Thanks Lars. Couple of things. I've been taught to carry TWO compasses. If you think that you know better than one compass on which way to go and TWO of them are calling you a Liar, swallow your pride and follow the direction they tell you. LOOONG story about how I learned the Hard Way. Anyway, actually seeing the Trans Siberian Railway makes me a little sad. You see, my father was an Apprentice Railroad Engineer in Hungary before the 1956 Revolution, and he actually made a couple of runs on the TSR as some kind of exchange program with the Soviets. So here I am, 60 years later, seeing where he worked! Thanks again.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Good strategy indeed :) I hope you liked it anyway Les.

[@samvittoria9692]

Very easy to get turned around. I have done it several times. But then some Big ass dogs sniffing around for something to eat. They don't care as long as it is meat. We are walking meat bags. Cool vid.

[@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789]

Ok, maybe not SO exciting, BUT The Siberian Railroad WITH cargo train. That was AWESOME!!! I lived next to a railroad as a kid, and my father was an engineer at a local farm machine factory, so every evening we counted the number of waggons with farm machines from that factory, (just to explain my excitement :o) ) So I always will have a special feeling for trains and specially cargo trains with big locomotives and so. Only complain from here is, that you edited the train out too fast, I would like to have seen all of it, but of cause other viewers might not feel that way as the "train-crazy Dane". So cool enough. :o) By the way, it looks good with two different camo patterns on upper and lower body. Even more effective. I actually once contacted a Danish hunting clothes company, and suggested, that they should make their " camo pull over suits" or what to call them, with zip-off sleeves and legs, and different camo pattern parts with the suits, so that one really could combine patterns and "break up the human shape" like "never before seen", sort of, but they did not "bite" on the idea, it might have been a little too far out for the hunting community. But what the He... One seldom wins all the time, so I do not care. :o) To make a short comment long. Nice evening no matter what. :o)

[@littlebull8881]

Hi Lars pal, I was 13 mile in the local forest by land rover (Scotland borders) after finding every logging gateway locked becoming very disoriented because of the distance in between gates, turned out there was one gate in and out, I managed to navigate my way out eventually! I can only imagine what it must feel like to be lost in the size of forests in Russia. Your so rite about the compass, I normally carry mine but I had left it in another jacket.

[@GaerHampton]

It was neat to see the famous Trans-Siberian Railroad in action!

[@GusArchievs]

Forrest+snow=pure happiness.

[@boojahadeen]

I convinced myself once that my compass was "wrong". It wasnt... I was...

[@sosteve9113]

boojahadeen lol

[@blackhawk65589]

Hahah or that the map is out of date and doesn't have the trail you are on XD

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

boojahadeen yep trust your instrument.

[@2CabrasLocas]

boojahadeen This is why I take TWO! I'VE DONE THE SAME THING!

[@mushercdn]

Nothing like the uncertainty felt while navigating in the bush. I always remember the Inuit saying of "you have to be somewhete, andd you are you are here." A pack of wolves would test you tree climbing ability. Wolves in Canada are nothing to really worry about but yours don't seem to have the same attitude. Thanks for another awesome vid..

[@lakrabid]

So funny. I just watched Dave Pearsons video the other day about navigating in the woods and I was thinking I would like to see a video of Lars navigating. His forest is much larger and denser and remote. And here is the video and was not expecting a navigation video from the title. Super awesome

[@SurvivalRussia]

Awesome :) The video/trip just came out like that :)

[@fredthorne9692]

As many have observed and stated before, your videos are never boring. This is a distance learning experience. I may joke a lot, but I take your advice seriously. Thank you.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you very much Fred :)

[@kefa1975]

The Forest looks fab👍

[@brian9670]

Most people who have never seen a wolf in real life cannot comprehend how large they truly are. For those, imagine the most intimidating German Shepard you have seen...and multiply that by 2.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

And then imagine 6-8 of them....maybe more......and they are hungry!

[@Ecosse57]

no worries, lars. thanks for taking us along and it's a good example of why observational skills are so important. the civilized world dulls those skills.

[@E.lectricityNorth]

Awesome, of course. Let me know if you see any long-lost megafauna like an auroch, or maybe a cave bear or two! Yup, the Boreal forest is no joke, it would effectively not end, if Russia and Canada were connected and completely encircled the northern part of the globe. Lungs of the planet. Great video Lars, I know THAT FEELING. It's getting dark...trying to get back out in the open...hearing twigs snapping just out of visible range? Finger on the safety until you're in your yard again, yup been there.

[@Blueswailer]

Awesome, real woodlands! News of the wolf pack is not so awesome. Stay safe Lars, and keep the gun handy. Taking mental notes of landmarks/other such things in passing is a good habit to have. Thank you for the video!

[@ImixSpb]

Noise's railway (a freight train) is also a good 'compass' ))

[@jodywooten5511]

Yep, it's a good idea to pay attention to your terrain and surroundings while out in forests, a compass is nice also. Another awesome video, look forward to next weekend.

[@MichaelR58]

Thank you for taking us along Lars !

[@MTwoodsrunner]

awesome!...i was tracking a Pack just yesterday...they have been under a lot of hunting pressure here the last few years. As a result its pretty rare to spot them, when just a year ago i could call a couple in during the middle of the day...they have been shadowing a large herd of elk as of late so not so difficult to keep track of the buggers. It is amazing how easily a feller can get turned around in your kind of terrain, a bit tougher to do here in the rockies but i have managed to get myself headed down the wrong drainage more than once...be safe...woods

[@Schmidt54]

Maybe you can set up your trail cam, so we can see the wolves without you being in danger? :) Some wolves in the past few years returned to Germany, and although there were no encounters, certain lobbies already advocate to hunt them down (which is probably happening anyways because illegal hunting for rare wildlife is a big thing, sadly). I think they are a part of the eco system. But of course, people should stay safe, too. Our forests are full of fat (literally) and fed deer, and they are not shy at all and they are so high in numbers they damage the forests quite a bit. Some wolves to balance it out would be nice. Also to remind people that forests are nice but never forget the danger of natural habitats, as we tend to do in our urban lifestyle...

[@Druetty]

Actually a very interesting video. I like the land navigation stuff. Forest is super dense here in my part of Canada and I've been 'turned around' a time or two. Great video!

[@fumasterchu12]

What a beautiful looking forest with all that snow, looks so peaceful. I also liked seeing the TSRR, heard it many times in your videos but don't remember ever seeing it. As a kid, my brothers and I used to walk the railroad tracks into town. I've always liked trains, so thank you for the snap shot of the train. Be careful out there brother, I know I wouldn't want to run into a pack of wolves. Have a great week!

[@kevint6757]

We won't rest until you catch a wolf, tame it and make it carry your gear.

[@christopherellis2663]

In search of the North-West Passage! Where is that on the map? A lesson in getting around.

[@saxonsoldier2257]

Excellent video lars...more forest videos please!

[@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789]

Could not sleep and reading comments, what an international !! channel actually. People from all parts of the world watching. That is really awesome too. Never mind earlier comment. Snow videos are always nice (for me), and snow covered forest videos even better, icing on the cake so to say. Just to point that out once again. :o)

[@norton750cc]

Navigation is a collection of information, blindly following a compass bearing has got lots of people killed, they dont realise about lateral deviation, the compass points north but every step taken sideways will put them off, 4 forward steps and one sideways to the left over 2km is a big margin of error, usually found on hillsides where the tendency is to drop downhill when walking, the way to prevent this is to take bearings frequently and walk to the tree or pole on the bearing and repeat, in jungles it could be a bearing every 10 meters. I used to be involved in printer cartrige direction, navigation was crucial to be safe and effective, before sat nav... I see you have adopted the meal maker printer now, I hope the wolves spare you, A compass or a printer is only as good as the nut behind it.......

[@huntarama9375]

Norman holland what you say is true but not having a compass will certainly get you killed. The hill side thing is bad especially if you are carrying weight. You can be a little bit of course and end up miles away from where you should be. Fog is the worst . Ive got in a life threatening situation once when fog was so thick you only had maybe 3 or 4 metres of vision. Even though I thought I was heading down hill I kept coming back to the same spot. Sounds unbelievable that you wouldnt know whether you are heading down hill or not but it was actually easier to avigate once it got dark. I didt have a compass because i thought I new the area so well

[@huntarama9375]

Master Tracker dont want to sound like a smart bast%^$ but if i can see a distant land mark i probably dont need a compass. I probably use a compass more than a gps. No land marks is the real issue. i normally remember a get out bearing before I go into the forest. So like lars you end up at a railway line or a road or river that you are familiar with.

[@brendaproffitt1011]

Very cool be safe wolves are always in groups.very nice train too.excellent job ..thank you..

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

As you pointed out it's very easy to get turned around that's is why you never go out unprepared. As you have pointed out many times. Great video.

[@criscross6591]

When out in the woods I always look back at where I came, this helps on my return trip. It is true, in the snow every thing looks differently, it’s harder to recognize places that you have been to before the snow. I turn on my GPS on low power before I enter the woods, the I store it on top of my pack. When in thick cover it’s hard for the GPS to find satellites, the way I do it works fine and is quicker to reference when you need it than trying to find a clearing and turning on your GPS and hoping you can get a lock.

[@wyrdflex5863]

Taking down the power line numbers is a good discipline. Something I'll have to try and engender in my own trekking. Did something very similar in my own woods. I knew if I got lost, or if it got real dark, I should just head back towards the river... As long as I keep the river behind me, I know I can get back to my vehicle. Wound up arriving on parts of the river I didn't want to be. :) So - compass!

[@jeremywoodward8174]

I love how awesome the woods look in the winter.

[@RatandCat]

Beautiful snow. I'm missing snow, but also glad it's late this year.

[@Naughtz]

How did I just find this channel now!!! A legend who doesn't pussy foot around and pretend he knows what he's doing. The real deal, man I have a lot of videos to catch up on. Rock on Lars. Cheers from Ontario Canada

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you very much Scott :)

[@ajtaylor560]

Just a great video for those who don't understand how difficult it is to navigate in a forest environment that lacks land marks!! I too have been turned around in the bush especially when there is no sun fortunately like you we have the highway going N / S and a large power line doing the same thing! I know you didn't mean for this to be teaching vid but it was and was fantastic as always!!

[@Toad_Hugger]

Great video as always Lars! Neat to finally see the railroad in action! Good idea to use the GPS to see how well you used the compass! That railroad is quite a landmark! Makes it a bit harder to get lost, I bet. Anywho, I'll be looking forward to your upcoming videos as well as the ones from your wife if she makes her channel!

[@YXUHUNTER]

Great Videos! Thank you!! Yesterday I went hunting and had a chance for the first time to try out one of the Silky saws. Man are they awesome! They cut like no other saw I tried before! Fantastic!!!

[@buckbuck22]

never forget the first time i got turned around in the woods! scary! if you stay cool, use your tools, and common sense you'll be fine! Spot on Lars, great video! Thank you! Looking for wolf sign...awesome! - David

[@sosteve9113]

Strange people always doubt the compass lol Good you know some bearings without a GPS or compass Atb Steve

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

10.000 KM of track, lol. Wow. I can just imagine the faces on the drivers when you pop out of the bush, Wolf tracking lol. Love it mate. Mad as bat shit. lol. ATB Moose.

[@williamkennison8920]

Ending up going west when you feel like you're going north just goes to show why a compass is essential in trekking. Everyone has one leg shorter than the other which leads to circling without noticing.

[@SurvivalRussia]

It happens sometimes, especially when there are snow on the trees :)

[@williamkennison8920]

Survival Russia I've seen it happen back when we used to do search and rescue in the White Mountains in New Back when I was a kid.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Awesome video. I've seen wolves up close, and was chased by a pack for many miles (or at least followed aggressively) when I was young in east Texas. Now east Texas only has coyotes and panthers, which I have found are more scared of me than I am of them. We once had a rabid wolf in our garage one morning. Not sure if it was rabid, but it had at least been rejected by the pack, was very aggressive, and decided to make our garage home that night. It was a dangerous situation that ended in the wolf's death by way of shotgun from my grandfather. Look forward to the next adventure!

[@BushcraftAdventure]

Greetings!✋🏻😏Winter forest is awesome..here in the central Rus the snow just begins to fall..waiting for the firs frost to visit the lake in the wood) Thank U and Take care.👍🏻

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you very much. I wish you a great winter Svarog. Слава Русь))

[@ericcorse]

Great video very interesting, especially for a train nut. That is an easy place to get turned around dense with few landmarks.

[@avrevs]

i never knew you could use telephone markers and logging road markers to help navigate... that is very useful!

[@sevenarchers5953]

Hey Lars, great video. You should take that drone that you use in your intro & send it up and look for your missing Logging Road? A little high-tech recon. :-)

[@81eagle]

Excellent video as always! You are right about the "snap shots" I do the exact same type of thing. Especially when I change directions on a game trail.

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Good navigational skills Lars which is important to have when wandering in the wilderness and a compass is a must have, surely your AK shotgun would be the better option to carry in wolf country, and a spare full mag, I enjoyed this wander about in your area, I just love forests, I was born and brought up in one, the New Forest in Hampshire but it's not new, William the conquerer used it as a royal hunting ground, cheers Lars, appreciate your efforts, 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@kurtbaier6122]

Absolutely a compass is a must. I also liked the vid.carry a headlamp. No sense spending the night if you don’t want to.

[@davidschwartz2398]

The snow changes the appearance of the forest making it too easy to get turned around.

[@stevenlein4772]

Navigating by landmarks natural or man made is A-OK. On my deer stand in the woods. I can hear road noise from cars that are to the north. The sounds of a small creek gurgling is to my west. Cows mooing are on the farm to my south. Chickadees come through at 10:30am heading North and at 2:00 pm heading South. I can hear and see the contrail of a commercial jet a 35,000 ft. heading Sw to NE at 3:00pm. I bet that you also know where you are by a certain patch of trees, clearing or a landmark, one of mine is the "B.F.R." that is on the east side of the creek it's a boulder the size of a Volvo.

[@eltenda]

What a wonderful place

[@pamwhiteeagle9818]

WE LADIES ARE EXCITED TO MEET MRS. SURVIVAL RUSSIA. WHEN IS SHE GOING TO POST HER FIRST VIDEO? AND UNDER WHAT NAME? THANK YOU LARS.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Awesome :) I will let you know of course. It's hard to say when the channel will be up and running Pam.

[@fredthorne9692]

Survival Russia - There is a world that believes that the only thing Russians eat is Borscht and Blini: such a series would be a valuable asset.

[@huntarama9375]

Fred thorne Borscht is life itself. Of all the marvelous things that come from russia borscht is the greatest ( except Mrs Huntarama of course).If all I had to eat was borscht i would still be a happy man. The only question is green or red

[@fredthorne9692]

Huntarama - You speak truth without a doubt. That and Черный хлеб, the staff of life. Yet, there are the finer details of the culinary joys from Родина. As you know, many of my fellow countrymen/women have no clue of what healthy offerings are to be had, which is, sadly, due to arrogance and ignorance. No all, but a significant amount believe that Hamburger Helper and chicken wings are the height of Haute Cuisine.

[@ImixSpb]

Huntarama - green borscht cooked with a sorrel or nettle is very good in the spring-summer season, red one is excellent in winter

[@bkrgi]

I'll use google earth to map a area into my brain or a topo map ..ie any features roads trails. Then when exploring I take small bites to get familiar with the terrain/area. I'll use GPS but never want to be dependent on it and never want to be in a position of being lost and reverting to a compass since that means I'm in deeper than I wanted to be. Plus it is really really hard to turn the brain OFF and trust the instruments...is incredible how much the brain just won't let it go and trust the instrument....why pilots end up in the side of mountains Great vid as usual Lars!!!

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

The woods can be very tricky and navigation is very important great video brother. 👍🤘👊

[@ericv5276]

GPS are great tool but never use it alone, always with a compass. I get lost last spring with just my GPS. Thanks Lars, great video! :)

[@charleslarson3152]

You are the real deal Lars!!!!!!!!!!! Nobody else on YT risks being eaten by wolves in order to bring us a video!! >:-)

[@robbiegmac]

Awesome video...I even waved at the train lol.

[@allenc.7589]

Do you prefer the 16 gauge or the 12K? Haven't seen the Saiga in a while, I'm thinking about buying one here (South Africa)

[@chipmerrill7861]

Greetings from New England!

[@jarinurminen7990]

Chip Merrill go pats!

[@Ecosse57]

yup, bay stater native here.

[@pierredessein5568]

New England's nice, but I can't wait to move to Russia!

[@jim.....]

best channel on youtube

[@Neffers_UK]

This may sound stupid, but when you're in a confusing environment (lots of similar views, trees, dirt mud or what ever) try and keep a mental note of how much time you have spent climbing or descending. It's not hard to notice, no matter how flat the land may seem, you can feel a lot through your legs.

[@terrygreen2243]

i bet the railroad get a lot of game ,if you were to watch a road kill (rail) carcase you mite get a shot at your wolfs or some to track please get us a video of the trains plowing the snow !

[@nationaldeath4603]

Stay safe and good luck to you.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks and you too friend :)

[@19ghost73]

Hej Lars! Thanks for sharing also your navigation failures, not only "perfect expert results". With a feature-less uniform flat forest like in your (Kirov?) oblast, how about using the ancient native method of "blazing" to mark your trails? Every 5-7m or so a blaze/blow with a sharp knife marks the bark of a tree at about eye-level. If done perpendicular to your route, the blazes are visible like a marked trail both on the way into and out of the forest. It doesn't bother the trees too much, works also in winter, stays for a long time and is a simple yet effective method. Just my 2cts...from a man who got lost in the woods too often. ;) ATB, Gereon

[@SurvivalRussia]

I will most likely do that next time Gereon. I will bring an axe and make some markers :) It's a long time since I have been in that part of the forest. I looked at the maps when I got home and I think I found out what the problem was. I have to further north about 40 meters and I should be in the right spot.

[@olmeckrav]

Stay safe out there. And keep up the good work.

[@redcanoe14]

Hey Lars, it is never a bad thing to plot your compass bearings, take note of where the Sun is and even count your paces when the forest is thick with young Poplar (Aspen) or scrub Birch. Of course dense coniferous woodland is worse as you cannot see any points of reference. Research and anecdotal evidence indicates there have been far more accounts of Wolves attacking humans in Eastern Europe than, for example, Canada. Though over the last few years Wolf numbers are increasing in Canada and here in BC they are seen more frequently in the Southern regions in recent years. My take on this is there is a huge increase in the number of Mule Deer, Moose numbers have declined and I have seen a couple of large Moose remains from Wolf kills. Ranchers in the North Thompson Region are reporting significant losses of cattle. Take care.

[@redsorgum]

Good info Lars, the forest looks beautiful.

[@torsten4757]

Hey Lars, in einer Gegend wie bei dir Zuhause, sehr naturbelassen und wenig besiedelt, da gelten andere Regeln. Ganz klar. Ich finde es total faszinierend wenn du erzählst das der Wald über eintausend Kilometer weiter geht. Nur Natur. Das ist mal eine Ansage. Hier bei uns in Süddeutschland, in meiner Gegend, kenne ich kein Wald wo man nicht in kürzester Zeit durch laufen kann. Etwa von 30 Minuten bis zu 3-4 Stunden ( natürlich sehr grob geschätzt ). Aber überall sind viel befahrene Straßen drumherum, und dörfer. Es gibt überall Forst und Feldwege ( hier sind sehr sehr viele Feldwege sogar betoniert oder geteert, Fortswege sind befestigt und ohne Probleme mit einem PKW befahrbar ) somit gibt es die richtige, letzte verbleibenden Natur nur noch in bestimmten, ausgewiesenen Regionen ( zum Beispiel Pfälzerwald, Schwarzwald, Bayrischer Wald, Westerwald ). Es muss etwas besonderes sein dort zu leben wo du lebst. Viele Grüße Torsten

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you, and excuse me for replying in English :) I understand what you write but my written German is not the best :) The forest goes up about 1100km. I just looked :) It get thinner up north close to the ocean of course, and there will of course be a village here and there. No real cities up there. I know Germany and German nature very well. I visit Germany often.

[@torsten4757]

Survival Russia Es ist kein Problem wenn du in englisch antwortest. Schön das du Deutschland kennst, wo warst du denn hier schon? Ich komme aus der Gegend zwischen Heidelberg und Karlsruhe. Kennst du die Städte? Hier ist alles dicht besiedelt. Das nervt mich schon ab und zu....

[@holgergoehr4668]

Torsten H. Ich will dir mal eine andere perspective geben. Deutschland is noch ziemlich frei und wie du sagst du kannst den Wald in 3-4 Stunden durchwandern. Ich bin vor über 10 Jahren nach Australien ausgewandert. Hier kannst du nirgends wandern gehen (außer in Nationalparks) Alles is eingezäunt. Jedes Grundstück, jeder Wald. Du kannst gerade mal auf den Zufahrtsstraßen laufen. Ich lebe am Land, Felder um mich rum, aber alles ist eingezäunt und 'private property’ ohne Zugang. So über die Felder zum Wald laufen ist hier überhaupt nicht möglich. Während ich gut verstehe was Du sagt, denke ich oft daran wie 'frei' man doch in Deutschland laufen kann...

[@doomswing9869]

Checked my subscriptions and 2 Survival Russia videos to watch. Today is a good day. Cheers Lars!

[@milcotto4153]

I suggest you make some color coded, marked trails there, Lars. It is too dangerous to be out there at nightfall, even with the railroad, the powerlines, the logging tracks and the compass. The forest is too dense. I remember the feeling of being lost in the woods very well...You can bring some long, colored ribbons and hang them up every 5 meters or so. Yellow is fine. Two colored ribbons even better. And bring a good headlamp with spare batteries. If you are gonna be in the forest at nightfall, you'd better have a real siberian log fire going. You might not see the wolves and the bears. But if they are there, they can hear and see you for sure. What are the russians saying about them? Have they given you any advice on how to act if you should happen to meet any wolves or bears? I would like to hear their advice and stories if you have any. I am so exited to hear that Mrs. Survival Russia might start uploading KZbin videos. And I am obviously not the only one here who would like to see them. As always, an awesome video. You're the best.

[@Lostontheprarie]

I worked for years in the north western forest in Alberta Canada. I grew up in the prairies and NEVER knew what directions were when I was in the trees. Totally directionally illiterate. Thanks for your channel. Always watch every episode. Not sure if I'm ready for the salted meat tho lol

[@SurvivalRussia]

It's difficult in the forest without the sun :) The salted meat can be both boiled and fried after salting ;)

[@ploppyploppy6554]

Spaceba Horosho wolfman Lars you need the pink ninja to defend you 😁

[@derrickfelix503]

Lars, pushing forest travel, Not at all something I would do, Interesting video. Take care and cheers.

[@Miohunter444]

Great video Lars, that forest looks extremely thick, without that compass you would definitely get lost lol

[@SurvivalRussia]

For 100% :)

[@MP-Fin]

Thanks for this one too Lars.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

"I've never been lost.....but I've been mighty mixed up for a couple of weeks! " I don't recall who said that, but very true! You know where you are, just not where anything else is! Not a great feeling, is it? When the fog rolls in, and it's snowy white.....everything white......easy to get mixed up and confused! Can be scary.... Worse is thinking your wife will be worried. I have no problem staying out all night and building a fire, but my wife would call out a search party! Then, as you say....."It would be less than awesome...."! Ha!

[@kcraig51]

Looks like winter has set in there. You'll laugh, but that much snow here would shut the place down.

[@RM-io7qo]

Getting slightly lost in a forest where everything looks almost exactly the same is easy, but my wish is that those wolves are not starving at this time of the year, Lars? We don't want to lose our favourite survivalist. Take care...

[@WorldSurvivalist]

I would love to visit this place

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Another great weekend video Lars. How often do the trains go on the railroad and is there two or more sets of tracks? I have been turned around in tag alders near sunset and once thought I would be setting up camp until a vehicle went by and low and behold we were maybe 100 meters or less from the road. Cheers Lars

[@slimtheowl]

Great channel..Greetings from Tunisia!

[@rdick218]

Hey man. Love the videos. What is the nearest town to you? I looked up the railroad and was in aw at how vast your country is. Thanks

[@ralphturner3798]

Also, re the railroad.... are there two tracks where you were, or one?

[@Klesh]

Thanks for the video I enjoy watching all of them! atb -KleshGuitars

[@jeetts59]

Could you find the logging track with a drone?

[@woudt61]

Awesome video again Lars.

[@phyllismulkey3778]

awesome video

[@BatMan-hy9np]

Hello Lars, I have a question, can you boil water in a double skin container like a thermos ?

[@tomritter493]

We call it benchmarking , landmarking brittle snips like that spruce gets you home !!! The thought off being out there after dark gets that adrenaline going ! Huh lol take care brother

[@SurvivalRussia]

Oh yeah. I don't want to be up there unless I have to :)