$100 Walmart 24-hr Survival Challenge - My WIFE Picks Gear (no tent, sleeping bag!!!)

Hit cc for Courtney's commentary throughout the video! My wife, Courtney chooses my Walmart gear for a measly $100 Canadian, which doesn't get you very much these days, and I'm put into a mosquito infected Canadian forest to spend 24 hrs. I also have some tools from Princess Auto, and Bass Pro.
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[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

*Hit cc on the bottom right for Courtney's commentary, begins after about **6:00** minutes.* *Is a 4:00 p.m. Saturday upload time better for everyone? Last few videos haven't gotten too many views on Friday morning.*

[@nathanbeacham2214]

personally yes, although most of your videos I end up watching at some point.

[@jamesscott4831]

I watch in Europe, so I prefer the earlier upload times on my videos that I watch so they’re usually available Saturday morning😊

[@Jaysrealtalk]

Love it bro, I think the wifey tried to set you up a little 😂😂 much love and respect to you and your wife

[@OptimisticSennenhunde-db2yw]

I’ll watch your videos whenever

[@geemer3x3]

It's the shitty content, not the upload time. Other people did walmart "survival" challenges years ago. If you're going to copy other people, do it in a timely manner. Honestly you're just not youtube material.

[@barkhodan9177]

Now you can make a video of what you would buy from Walmart so we can see the difference in things you buy

[@achimklinkhammer_150]

... and sending your wife out for 24 hours with this gear! 🤓 Expecting the comments...

[@jonathanbennison9220]

@@barkhodan9177 Dollarama has Walmart beat for quality at a discount. Can't find every big ticket item. But, shocking how much they have especially if you pop in periodically to top up the discount challenge box.

[@2Boutdoors]

@@achimklinkhammer_150lol, they wouldn’t make it out there in them woods.

[@pyrosmoak53]

​@@achimklinkhammer_150 That's what I was gonna say 😂

[@barkhodan9177]

@@achimklinkhammer_150 😂😂😂

[@Michigan-thrifter]

Yelling at my TV... The striker is on the side of the box lol

[@Schooloutdoors]

Same

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Ya, it didn't jump out at me right away for sure :)

[@LonC1966]

Who else was yelling to put the fire starter in the stinking fire and stop complaining it might not last 5 minutes 😂😂😂😂😂?

[@Michigan-thrifter]

@@LonC1966 also $21 fishing pole and $10 roll of tape is how many cans of soup and beans? Lol

[@Plasmastorm73_n5evv]

I was too lol

[@nxmrjake]

Courtney in the CC is a genius idea!

[@joshuaaustin3233]

Most multi tools have a can opener in them.

[@kevinmoore2929]

Pretty sure Chris said he forgot his. BIG fail. A good bushcrafter/"woodsman"/whatever should always have a multi tool on them. It should like remembering to breathe. There's a saying: Two is one, one is none.

[@nunyabidness1269]

Not really a $100 dollar challenge though if you whip out your $70 Leatherman.

[@Chefgator]

he probably wanted an electric one

[@LoneWolf543]

I saw him using a knife, I have opened many a can with nothing more!

[@markzosemsuello4016]

The challenge is like. "Me and my wife have fight so i have to stay entire day and night outdoors using the staff that she throw at me during her tantrum" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

lol

[@realliving9253]

​@TheWoodedBeardsman rub the lid on a large stone, it will slowly wear away and the lid will pop right off!

[@dbeaumontresident847]

For opening the can. I saw Cody Lundin once show in an urban survival scene, taking the can, and rubbing the bottom of the can on a flat stone. Essentially wearing the metal away to the point where he could peel it open (from the bottom) and eat what was inside. If you were in a city, you could do this on a curb etc. I really enjoyed your video!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I tried on a natural stone another time, but it didn't work, it wasn't rough enough. I could see it working on a side walk though.

[@donnywilkes6417]

Multitools usually have a can opener.

[@potatopoison1130]

This is what I wanted to write

[@gselwocki]

I’ve seen this too

[@pyrosmoak53]

I was looking for this comment like "I can't be the only one who knows the grinding hack"

[@andrewsandoval811]

Man I wish I had a wife like that!!! Damn bro you have hit the jackpot.

[@matthewellisor5835]

As for the opening of the can, pierce once (twice, as you showed, if you want to avoid spilling the liquid) and then just press the blade as a wedge (inside the can rim) around the lid until it's as open as you like. Felix Immler has a series of tips and tricks from about 5 years ago which included the Victorinox can opener but utilized as I just tried to describe and he opened a can in just 5-10 seconds.

[@christopherwray4788]

Any video with Courtney is always a good one. She is precious.

[@ardianblakaj]

I am really enjoying these types of videos lately not that i didnt enjoy your other videos but they are a fresh change and as long as you are safe keep doing them

[@singingtoad]

It had CC turned on, but it didn't seem to work?!! 🤔 Anyway, cool video anyway. 👍 Thanks for sharing, take care and Cheers!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I'm sorry, that's my fault. I forgot until now to get Courtney to do the cc. It's up now. I know, little late.

[@singingtoad]

@@TheWoodedBeardsman No worries. I still enjoyed the video as always. 😊🙏

[@TheRealAllenCrowe]

Definitely would have used multi tool to open the can. Lol. Also, would have filled the trash bags with leaf debris for added comfort. I would have used a trash bag for water collection instead of those nasty bottles. Great video! Love that she added comments in CC. That was a pretty cool addition.

[@The-Noobtuber]

Great video the commentary idea is great. Courtney's comments were awesome. The small pole fishing was hilarious 😂 also looks like fun I might have to try it.

[@Phatzzzs]

Your Wife and her commentary was great as she was shopping for you, good on you both for having fun with the video

[@jasond4113]

Love the Courtney commentary! She is the best! You were treated very well!

[@stanlukas1124]

Fun concept! Your wife thought it out pretty well. You should try it out with your son or a VIEWER picking the next items…

[@complexityatitsbest]

If looking for Ramps when the leaves die off, you will see a seed head that sprouts up ( the steams are purple and the seed heads are round ). This is how you can find them in the off season

[@mainemanjimmy7210]

You wife loves you and you have a great family man happy to see you uploaded more!! Hope the health issues are getting better for you! When you come back into Maine please let us know if love to have a meet and greet here!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I'm feeling a lot better! Thanks.

[@МАХСАМОСВАЛ]

You made a greenhouse, now you need to grow tomatoes in it . !!!💛💙 .

[@RandomWrongDeletion]

Man what a great video, I was genuinely smiling and laughing the entire time because of Courtney’s commentary and Chris’ predicament 😂

[@anubishorus4426]

ayyyyy nice to see yall back at the survival vids..... great video :)

[@cleb9353]

I was so close to not watching this video anymore when you pulled the matches out and couldn't figure out how to light then. But, I was thinking. There's no way he's not going to figure it out. 😂I'm glad you did!

[@edsomers7814]

Courtney did a good job at getting things that would challenge your ingenuity.loved the video dude and that shelter was awesome thanks for taking us along Chris.😊☮️

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Agreed!

[@roseclair3927]

You can fully bags with debris or leaves and make a sleeping bag or a mattress to sleep on

[@Mjones8383]

I live in Alabama and I find it funny when I hear guys say "we need a good cold winter so the mosquitoes won't come out when it's hot" 😂, I mean Canada gets negative temperatures and yalls mosquitoes are like hummingbirds

[@shanedarden5238]

I live in Bibb County my friend. I hear people say that every year lol

[@hdrider2071]

Hey neighbors , i am in Calera. We need agent orange to handle the skeeters around here 😂

[@shanedarden5238]

@@hdrider2071 you got that right lol

[@Mjones8383]

@hdrider2071 that's for sure

[@Mjones8383]

@@shanedarden5238 I'm in western Jefferson County

[@pastorshaunokeefe9276]

You can tell how much she loves you watching her shop

[@Dontforget2teabag]

If you can find a smooth rock, you can run one end of the can on it until you "sand" the pinch seam off it. Works fast and saves your blade.

[@garynichols8186]

You could make a fine cooking grate out of that wire!

[@arjovenzia]

Im not normally one for "gimmicks" in youtube vids, but I gotta admit I really like this one. Most of the time when doing silly stuff like this my inner monologue is talking to either my significant other, Mum, or Dad. so its pretty cool to be able to see them talking to you back, like through some kind of crystal ball. a great idea, and very entertaining.

[@joshweaver4729]

Love the new vigor like the good ole days man! Been here for about 5 years and haven’t got tired of you yet! 😂

[@tommyfacekicker]

I started watching because I enjoyed you guys living off the land. I still enjoy watching you do all of the stuff that you do. Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@SpookyWifeSpookyLife]

My dad used to rub the whole top of the can on a flat rock. It would grind down that lip at the top and eventually the lid comes off. If you do it right, it sands down the edge and you can use the can as a cup!

[@ivanarthurvandepool940]

Great video totally love it 🤣 you should make part 2 going to the same place and see if that shelter still there, using the material you got left. And craft something to hunt with.

[@carlrobison6065]

Trashbags are really a great survival item. Not only are they great for making shelters (though tarps are better). They also can be used as a water proof jacket. They can be filled to make a mattress. They also do hold water (as long as they don't have scent)

[@hunterharlan8982]

These are the types of vids that will revive your channel especially with how outdoor boys is doing with bushcraft trending

[@jonathonslaven593]

If you find a flat rock lay it flat in front of you and you can grind the top lip down flush on your can, rubbing it in a circle till you see juice on the rock then simply pop the top offf. Old hobo trick a old timer taught me.

[@donnywilkes6417]

Always go straight to the clearance aisle.

[@2Boutdoors]

first video i’ve ever watched on your channel and now i’m hooked, i’ve got to say that caption thing from your wife is awesome i’ve never seen anything like that before. This is awesome man.

[@anglsbadboy79]

My girls have the character rods and do really well with them, they also have the no tangle rods where the line runs up through the rod itself

[@seeingtheworldsailingvesse3639]

Ok I think this is a really Kool concept with your wife buying your overnight survival challenge and to have her commentary during the video is great

[@senseipaans]

Good choices by your wife. If MY wife had to pick stuff i'd be dead within 12 hours. Frozen, starved all while dressed in a nice T-shirt, flip-flops and a hat.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

LOL

[@achimklinkhammer_150]

ROFL! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@donjohnson1416]

Im gonna need some more fishing with the hotwheels rod and reel!! lol best 3 min of video Ive seen in a LONG time!!! lol.

[@jjslifekitchen7619]

Enjoyed the video a great deal Chris! Cool idea with Courtney buying the supplies. She wasn't too hard on ya...LOL

[@outdooorsman]

had some of them leeks when i was in mishitagin they are everywhere!! you were cATCHING FISH AT YOUR POND LOL

[@dmtnw4480]

You should be next picking out items to use and make comparisons after you camp, 1 - who spent the less and; 2 - who bought the better items for use

[@truenorth365]

A hairdryer would be icing on the cake!

[@russellwatters5891]

Courtney had your best interests at heart, she thought through all the items before purchase...😂😅 The Hot Wheels rod was slow to develop, but did it ever! Love what you're doing 😊

[@Xacerbated]

Two ways to open a can. First the top is just a folded lip. Rub the top on a flattish rock until you can see the seams, and then you can pop it right off. Second put that lip on a straight edge, then hit the can downward, basically trying to pop the lip/lid off.

[@OptimisticSennenhunde-db2yw]

Thank you for coming back man! Missed you

[@nevisstkitts8264]

46:01 wet hardwood sitting on the ground is a good way to set up long lasting embers for next fire ...

[@backwoodsbrooksknives4625]

You usually need open flame to boil water efficiently. Coals are lower, more even temperature while flames are hotter and harder to control but boiling water doesn't need precision. Also thos Firestarters are self lighting kindling. If Mors had gotten his hands on those he probably would have said that you should be able to start a fire with half a paper match but you should carry those plastic matches

[@jeffferioli2261]

Scrolled through the comments, but didn’t see any about boiling water. All you needed to do was put the small pot near the fire. You wasn’t getting hot enough.

[@shelleytaylor8546]

Omg, i love what u guys came up with, like a fun little game 4 u both and now us too, how fun, wish I had someone to do this with.

[@misa427]

Bro all that stuff that she got him, looks more like a picnic than a survival lol

[@Blu-mc1wv]

Agreed. And he complained about everything regardless

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I wanna see you go a full day on a can of saaaaalmon!

[@bobbyjim6242]

"some things just don't scan" lol I hear you Courtney XD

[@billybarnes4228]

she shuld have made you clean your fish with the can opener on your multi tool so you would never forget its there lol very funny...

[@Raver_S_Thompson]

Use a piece of wet stick and rub around the edge of the lid. It’s gonna take much longer than a toothpick and a soda can

[@journeyman_otb3983]

Personally, I would have been very cautious with how hot that fire burns, considering you had it over a tree root, which can catch fire (especially in Canada where they've made it so you have to have elevated fires for that reason). Otherwise, I'm really impressed with your ingenuity and creativity with the different materials she gave you. And that barb wire was some good luck right there. Good for shelters, like yours, good for tying (somewhat) things, good for making tools, making weapons, other structures like a raft if you're near water, etc. If you're surviving out there long term, what I would do is make a bat house and put it on the border of my camp so they eat the mosquitos. And you wouldn't have to worry about them flying into your tent because of how you have it set up. Awesome video, really enjoyed it.

[@feckjr]

I enjoyed the video. You did really well with what your Wife bought for you! You adapt really well to whatever confronts you ! Sure you were glad for the bug spray, man the bugs were really bad! Look forward to seeing your next one!

[@Xacerbated]

Also really enjoyed this video! I say $200 7 day challenge with the wife picking the goods lol

[@melissasilver4014]

I've opened a can with a knife before. I tend to take the hand that's holding the knife up passed the end of the handle and squeeze real tight. That way, I'm hitting my hand and carrying that force through and not hitting the handle and hurting my hand. Failing that, you could find a nice chunky stick to use as a hammer

[@dustingrubbs123]

Use the can opener on your multi tool

[@mattphillips6578]

Turned on CC and it only dictated your commentary, not your wife’s

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Ya, I'm sorry. I just added the sub titles just now. I forgot!

[@garynichols8186]

The bags can be filled with dead leaves or the ferns for sleeping on.

[@arsenic9475]

Yo! Just stumbled on your channel ,good stuff. Wouldn't really help you out in the woods , but the old hobo method to open a can without an opener is to rub it on a concrete wall or sidewalk until the metal layer holding the lid on wears out. Could probably do this on a boulder if you could find one flat and rough enough.

[@jdcampbell7090]

Can't wait to watch , looks great, and always enjoy your stuff, that you let her pick is hilarious

[@Lonewoodsmandan]

Awesome brother. Good to see you back at it. Respect my friend 👍🏕🔥🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@jonathanbennison9220]

24:15 There are no fish. That's terrific. Tragic. I guess it's a trap spring pole... With the line for a snare... Hahahaha...

[@jonathanbennison9220]

28.54 And he finds the strike patch. Glorious. Haha.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Finally lol I thought I was going to need to find another way! Pants zipper, rock lol

[@BryantWalker-m6e]

​@@TheWoodedBeardsmanyou flipped the box and that strip went in front of your eyes at least 3 times, people look at stuff but they don't SEE crap. Rain water goes thru the same process as a distillery it evaporates recondenses any germs are left behind. there should be a can opener on your multi tool, your not very bright or very good at this.

[@JamesonThe1]

Obvious follow up video idea: Wife does the challenge with WB doing the shopping.

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

Gotta love the first Canadian Air Force! Best way to open a can, without a can opener, is grind the lip with a rock!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

How many rocks did you see in the woods? And no...the best way is NOT a rock. It's a SIDEWALK. Rocks will take over 1 minute if you find an ideal rock - which you won't.

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

@@TheWoodedBeardsman I didn't see any sidewalks either! I usually find rocks where ever I want to put my bed! Especially here in the Coastal Mountains of BC!! Your multitool didn't have a can opener or a file?

[@elund408]

one can rub a can on a large rock until the rim is worn through, better to bring a can opener. (or remember the multitool on the belt. )

[@jonathanbennison9220]

22.10 She tried. Credit where credit is due. But Walmart overcharge for basic beech pots. Haha.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Truth!

[@backyardsounds]

9 dollars for 50' of rope!? St. Joseph's aspirin, that's outrageous!

[@jonathanbennison9220]

24:15 I know another Canadian video tuber, who would be thrilled to see you making a firelay, With the dead dry twigs that are everywhere around you... His rants againt batonning for dry kindling... Are pretty epic

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Ya, batoning it ridiculous here! So many twigs.

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

Maybe if you would have looked on the side of that box matches you would have saw that there's a striker there that you strike the match against. That's why it's brown looking because that's what it is. It's where you strike the match

[@morganfreeman4335]

To open the can you could grind the top seal off on a flat rock.

[@dr.honeypot6268]

use the Gatorade to flavor the purified water. extend the electrolytes. "Brondo! its what the plants crave".

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Oh, great idea!

[@agaig9812]

THAT WAS AWESOME!

[@juliedoyel8923]

😂 this was great. I'll bet your wife was laugh there a time or two. Fun video

[@runeborgbjerg]

Can opening: I use my knife if I dont have a can opener. if I buy the cans myself, I get the ones with an opener built in :)

[@jonathanbennison9220]

22.50 Are you going to find the striking strip? They are essentially big matches. Strike anywhere, kitchen matches... Curious to see if they work well.

[@vernbolstad3956]

So frustrating! And awesome at the same time! Let’s gooo!!!

[@bradenlandsman4081]

you can rub the top of the can on a rock surface to grind down the lid

[@bensmith5430]

Chris, I have never tried it myself, but was told you could rub a rock on the rim ov the can and basically grind it open.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I tried, but the rock was too hard, and smooth and didn't work. So you need the right kind of rock.

[@cookscatapults]

Hahahahahaha Loved It and Some Laughs Reading her comments hahaha

[@jasonswearingin1009]

I see a lot of potential fun for future videos. Courtney Comments. Brief pauses in the video edits where Courtney has audible and CC commentary. Worth a trial run IMO.

[@QualityCarp]

This kinda videos i see in my feed and instantly watch good video brother!!

[@kingrafa3938]

Another great video Chris!

[@youtubetube469]

You are the best my Brother😂😂👍😍🤝

[@jamesireland9188]

I like how should got you stuff you can use but didn't make it to easy really enjoyed the content. Have a good weekend and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Mass.

[@philltatham4732]

Watched full stop , been catching up with your vids bud, good stuff as ever

[@zenkin1337]

I remember when you were struggling man. Now look at you. Nearly 2mil subs. Great job

[@Tryagingerbath]

Thanks for the video upload and your previous videos.

[@runeborgbjerg]

Someone should add a Complain-counter :D. Easy to say from the comfort of "living room". :)

[@Plasmastorm73_n5evv]

I thought you said you had a multitool that you got from Bass Pro Shops...There should be a can opener on that...

[@earlshaner4441]

I always carry a military can opener on my key ring and a church key

[@frankensteinracing3520]

Love the upload time. Means it’s ready for me when I get up Sunday morning along with Kevin’s and a few others I watch. Think you should do the same challenge but this time get someone else to buy for you. Lee it going as a series then the last one you go and buy what you would get

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I was thinking maybe for Holden, might work, and he can buy for me, or me and the wife!

[@frankensteinracing3520]

@@TheWoodedBeardsman watching some old videos. How about the same dollar value but from the dollar store. Or same again from princess auto. Or eBay buy it now etc.

[@eby6114]

Id probably put the can lid down into the fire for less than a minute, remove it, and then strike the lid up from the side with the back of the knife.