True Survival Shelter For Surviving Cold Nights

[@DobleWhiteAndStabley]

Long story short, thank you. When i was homeless for a bit, i still had internet on my phone so i could look up what i needed. I stumbled upon Your channel looking for shelter ideas and i can safely say you probably saved my life. It was the dead of winter and i had made a thermo electric phone charger using blueprints from another channel to keep my phone going as i had no outlet to plug into, and your shelter ideas kept me warm well into the winter. I always was very competent in making fire so that was never an issue. The issue was the techniques in keeping it going for hours and then the safety adpects as well as shelter to keep me warm. I managed showers with fire warmed water... that was still very cold but manageable with a wind screen and a hotbox method. I had to be extremely careful when showering because the wind chill would have killed me quickly. I learned some hard lessons but they will serve me well if ever i need them and now i no longer panic at the prospect of potentially going homeless again because i know i can handle it thanks to you and the prepper community. I now have a really good job (compared to what i have had in the past) and am currently on track to start my own business in electronics repair and maintenance. I can't help but feel like i owe you a debt of gratitude for putting this info on youtube. Doubtless it has also helped many others as well.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for letting me know your story. You are the 5th person who has let me know that their life was saved by what they learned in my videos. That is simply awesome. It is really satisfying to know that my contributions are beneficial and worthwhile.

[@ericw2623]

glad your doing better bud

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Panic The Scholar Knight. You can make a nice shower stall out of 2 tarps vertical at 45 degrees and a plastic water jug with a handle. A full plastic water jug heats quite nicely over a fire without melting. Just punch holes n the bottom and string it up in a tree and stand underneath it. Also see Patrick’s Bushcraft channel. He lives off his bike outside full time while working.

[@DobleWhiteAndStabley]

@@tenminutetokyo2643 i've never tried heating plastic jugs over the fire. When i was homeless i still had a small source of income. This allowed me to buy a few things like a funnel and a camp shower. I just heated the water in a pot over the fire and poured it into the camp shower with the tarp method you suggested. It worked but the wind chill still was brutal. It wasn't unmanageable but it wasn't a sunday afternoon stroll either. Thank you for the tip. I may have to try that to see the limits of how that works for future reference.

[@katzperson2089]

What is a thermo electric phone charger? How do u make one? What if too much electricity git into your phone?

[@GaryESims]

Thanks for this info. I had to use this type of shelter back in 1971 when I got caught in a snow storm 7000 feet up. I built rocks around me and used branches across them to support my poncho roof, than more branches on top of that. I brought hot rocks inside the shelter and put some in my sleeping bag (no space blankets then). I was warm most of the night and had a very comfortable sleep. Most of all I survived and was glad of it. I commend you for this information. Thanks for all you do.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Gary E. Sims I too spent the night under a poncho while huddled amongst some rocks in a high mountain pass. It was the most miserable night out that I have ever experienced and I will never forget that night. We had no fire since we were several miles from the nearest trees and no sleeping bags, just the clothes we were wearing at the time. glad you were also able to make it back out alive. Thank you for watching

[@susiearviso3032]

+Gary E. Sims Why were you up there in the first place, sir?

[@GaryESims]

+Susie Arviso At that time I was a long hair hippy that hitched rides up the cost of California to this area for the adventue of it, and adventure is what I achieved.

[@susiearviso3032]

Gary E. Sims Did you get to go to Woodstock? My mom wouldn't let me. I lived in California and I told her I could thumb. She told me "hell no!" I was 12 1/2 years old. I felt I was old enough but I'm glad I didn't go because who knows what could've happened to me.

[@kennethbowman7150]

+Susie Arviso sad to hear

[@ahdam82]

This guy is the real deal. No super expensive gear advertisements. Just real practical knowledge which is invaluable. Great job a Lonnie n Connie.

[@funkyprepper]

An absolute lifesaver. Great basic practical video. This could save someones life one day. Well done my friend ❤

[@bryanr.3241]

I would rather see the thumbs down then seeing some ignorant person be rude and obnoxious in their comment. But you make it clear , it is for survival not for inviting company for dinner. Keep making your videos with the help of the Mrs. You both are doing a great job. Peace

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Bryan Resch Thank you for the support. Should be a great year for video output from Far North Bushcraft And Survival so lots of up and coming stuff from us.

[@modslot]

This is by far the best emergency shelter I have seen even without a fire this will save your life.Thanks for the video.

[@WhatsUpWithSheila]

If I was stranded in the wilderness with a handful of KZbin bushcrafters...YOU would be the only one I would not second-guess 👍

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Such a kind thing to say. Thank you.

[@sargemsbBP]

Having lived and worked in bush Alaska for over 10 years, I can tell you that this sourdough knows what he's talking about. And I have personally rescued a few cheechakos (Alaska for greenhorns) who left the sidewalk totally unprepared to survive any change in the elements of nature. Ask the state troopers. They go find the bodies of unprepared fools every year. Carry a survival kit with you - it will keep you alive.

[@robingreen8167]

sargemsb 11B40P

[@MegaBanne]

Always as sad to hear about the deaths of unprepared blueberries (Swedish for greenhorns) wandering off in to the wild. About his survival tip his usage of the space blanket leaves one problem. He is absolutely right about how the space blanket blocks heat convection, especially when you don't move. It also reflects heat energy back on to you. The problem is that he lets the space blanket rest directly on top of him. The blanket may hinder air flow and reflects heat radiation, but it also conducts heat well. So where his body touches the blanket heat will leak out trough heat conduction.

[@josephjohnson6849]

Reminds me when I was lost in the German wilds. Went to a hilltop and made a crude debris bed by a log and sometimes got up and moved. Heard pigs in the creek below me had clothes on my back a civilian camelbak with water and a snack inside. Wish I wore a hat though.

[@josephjohnson6849]

​@MegaBanne wouldn't it make you sweat which is bad in winter?

[@mikestallings7406]

Mr. I gotta say I absolutely enjoy your teaching. I love all my fellow bushcraft/survival brothers and sisters who practice legitimate skills, but without fail I learn from you every video. If I had a bucketlist, top of the page would be to spend a week with you in person learning from you. No doubt. Thank you so much!

[@troyelhard2684]

Kudos to your wife for filming. She is one great woman. You are a lucky guy.

[@Audfile]

the Bob Ross of survival.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have been compared to Bob Ross many many times here on my channel. Interesting indeed. He is a man that I had not ever heard of until someone mentioned him in a comment here on the channel. Seemed like a great instructor

[@Audfile]

+Far North Bushcraft And Survival by Bob Ross I mean you make it all look so easy and the pace and style of your videos are extremely relaxing to watch, like his show was.

[@ghgghgyuhkljjijijui]

Oh yeah,ASMR and survival education.Great combination.Your show should be on PBS.

[@mongomon78]

It also should be noted that Bob Ross spent a lot of time in Alaska. He loved the land, and it inspired many of his landscapes.

[@Audfile]

mongomon78 I really love this channel, he really knows his stuff, and cares. I'd love to see more vids about bears, I'm surprised he's never had a bad encounter though, he must really be in tune with nature. Anyways, Bob spent time in Alaska huh? makes sense since he mostly painted temperate wildernesses.

[@wadepage7809]

Thanks for taking the time to share what so many have not! You did a great job with minimum materials, and without a lot of needles BS to draw it out and make it boring. Great job. I like your style. The two of you make a great team. So many of those watching have never tried sleeping outdoors at all. Much less on the cold ground where you must constantly turn and never get good sleep. This video could very well save a life.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

***** Thank you Wade. I also think this is a great method.

[@johnclarke2814]

something that belongs in every survival kit is a couple of sticks of hot melt glue. you can melt it with a lighter or glowing stick and use it to stick most anything together such as space blankets, sticks, etc etc. I always carry some of them in my car, toolbox, fishing tackle box. They are cheap and easy to use and available most anywhere. Again, a very good tutorial on staying alive.

[@tpeach3109]

John Clarke Huh, never thought of that!😂 thanks!

[@LionAstrology]

Jack Clarke haha I carry hot glue too! but mainly just to glue my arrow heads back on..didn't think to use it for much else thanks for a different perspective☺

[@jeffreyhill3960]

Wow.....what a great idea....

[@catshultz9045]

That's a terrific idea!!!

[@rustyrubeck5520]

Jack Clarke

[@retiredyeti5555]

Simple but effective. It is about survival, not fancy expensive gear. My hat's off to you!

[@carrdoug99]

Love how you provide a reality check for these skills. When I see these KZbin bushcrafters build shelters with not even close to having enough cover. Then show their kit with axes, heavy cookware, etc., but some how think a tarp and/or poncho is just too heavy, or is cheating somehow just makes me shake my head. This is my preferred way of doing this. I don't generally use the hot rocks, and make taco out of the spaceblanket with bedding above and below. I put the tarp over the whole thing as you have done. This system is often very comfortable.👍

[@jasonroberts9788]

You just can't help but to like this guy! Keep the videos coming brother.

[@tablett5476]

hand your wife a camera and say "pretend you aren't here..." I think you found the key to a happy marriage! j/k

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Tab Lett LOL I read your comment to her and she did't seem to think it was as funny as I did. Lack of a sense of humor I guess. :O)

[@straystroop1782]

My girlfriend thought that was great. Haha

[@susiearviso3032]

+Stray Stroop I wouldn't think it was great. I like my own warm bed.

[@frankipoux]

+Tab Lett lolllllllllllll

[@lawrencetrujillo65]

two in tents!!!!!

[@Gent-gl4hv]

That has to be one of the quickest shelters to build. Good video!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Sig Sauer If you figure in the warmth produced, speed of deployment as well as physical effort involved , this shelter would have to have a pretty high efficiency rating.

[@thesandman8989]

Thanks for the great videos. My daughter was living up there in Anchor Point living off grid for a year. I started her little with survival knowledge...so glad I did! ( may have created a monster haha) I hope you know that you're more than likely saving lives my friend and I thank you very much. please keep the videos coming... I'll be watching.

[@arizonabarb51]

Mike Eckhardt Wow, it is true. I would have never thought of that.

[@gregorymccullough3801]

Hi Mike, dont know if you remember me, Greg Mccullough of Homer. It was cool seeing someone I knew from Alaska.

[@masterphoenix3274]

Thank you both for sharing a different way to get some warm rest when needed in a cold situation.

[@jenniferpiper4293]

Thanks a lot for all the tried and true knowledge you pass along in your videos. I really appreciate it and I love the way you think!

[@xXB3RNER55Xx]

I knew exactly what you meant by cushion. The equality of pressure between the downward pressure of cold vs upward pressure of warm. Made perfect sense Lonnie

[@peter81083]

I laugh at the number of views on videos about pure survival knowing 99.9% are being watched to see what a man is capable of, but on behalf of the rest of us... THANK YOU. I'm stuck onside of lake Ontario right now. No house. No power. No running water. Land, dog, gun, knife, and machete is about the extent of my resources. I've spent the past months trying to establish a shelter for the winter but material was almost impossible, so all I could try to do was build a frame to wrap and hold heat... Insulation wasn't an option. It just started snowing this week and last night around 4am when I woke it was close to unbearable since the fire had been out for hours.I managed to get a charge on my phone then I see this. Hot rocks! Genius! My displaced Cajun ass NEVER would have thought of using that to heat my body thru the night! Sir... My dog and I owe you a great deal of gratitude... Thank you and I can't wait to watch more of your videos!

[@utube012341]

Hey man you can use moss for insulation between layers of boughs . Start off building a lean to against a big spruce tree and use poles with cross poles and braces then boughs and moss for your roof and walls . Long grass works well too . You can bring hot rocks inside. I have done this and you can have some room this way

[@poshamilkyway9344]

Look up mud shelter & primitive technology.

[@montemaguire4596]

Or hitch a ride down to Florida

[@ernsthaft919]

You're out for months and unable to establish a shelter ... true survival skills xD

[@NaeMuckle]

I think he died of arrogance

[@biggles1024]

This video is one of your best yet, imo. So much useful information even for a temperature climate like where I live. I can't get over just how quickly the weather has changed up there. October and already the ground has frozen! Looking forward to your next video already. Cheer, b.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

biggles1024 So far it is just the surface couple of inches that are frozen here. But we are expecting the real winter to arrive any day. So far we have been pretty fortunate (or unfortunate depending on how you view winter) :o) Thank you my friend

[@andyisyoda]

Fantastic. Shows quite clearly that a bed is a high priority. Simple space blanket shelter. Perfect and realistic.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+andyisyoda Thank you. Glad you liked the video

[@nakedfaves4445]

+Far North Bushcraft And Survival I'm just curious about the comments that you made between 6:33 & 7:15 If you had placed the rocks in a different configuration (so that there were more gaps between each rock and the one above or below). would they have taken as long to heat all the way through? Since a GOOD long lasting hot fire radiates out sideways as well as straight up, wouldn't the radiant heat have heated the outside of each rock almost as fast as the inside? Since you prevented the radiant heat from escaping to the sides of each rock you had to wait for the heat to work it's way through the whole interior of the rock. Wouldn't each one have heated faster if there were escape holes between every rock and the ones that are touching it? That's what I would figure?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+nakedfaves You may be right. If I had laid out a long fire in the area that I would be laying on later and lined each side of the fire with rocks with gaps between. That most likely would have heated the rocks faster. It would have also heated the ground better along the length of where the sleeper would be. One reason why I did not do that though was because I wanted to keep the fire contained in as little of an area as possible so as to be better able to get every last bit of burning coals out of the immediate area that would be covered by the sheeting. I did not want toxic gases coming up and out from under the sheeting by passing out near the face due to that being the highest open part of the shelter.

[@susiearviso3032]

+andyisyoda Um, I dunno about "perfect".

[@jamesritchie6899]

When I was younger, I did a lot of wandering around in the wild. No GPS or cell phones then, of course. I never really got lost because if it doesn't matter where you're going, and you don't care when you get there, it's pretty much impossible to get lost. There were many times when I had no clue where I was, but it didn't matter. Wherever I was worked perfectly. I could camp, hunt, fish, and forage there, just as well as anywhere else. I learned a lot of country that way.

[@bufordmcnairy8175]

I learn something with every video i watch with you. And i'm sure what i learned in just this video alone could keep a person alive through the night. Otherwise not knowing how to make this shelter a person just might not make it until morning. Thank you.

[@Ismschism]

kudos to the camera woman! it seems like it's professionally shot

[@davidjohnston2115]

great job my friend nice video but you are very right on the money it works

[@bobinthewest8559]

One thing about rocks, in or around a fire that's worth mentioning... NEVER use rocks from a river or pond, etc. As water contained within the rocks can boil, causing a small explosion. Not highly destructive, but certainly bad enough to potentially cause injury to eyes, etc... which could definitely worsen your situation.

[@deidjera]

A similar situation. I had to dry up the water that was deep within in a crack in a concrete slab once using a blowtorch so we could repair it and put products on it. True to your word a small explosion happened and i got hit by a small piece of concrete on my cheeck.

[@voicezful]

Don't all rocks, wet or dry have the potential to explode when exposed to the heat of a fire.

[@XJonAye]

I know that sand stone will crack every time

[@GigglyGirlPearl]

Never would have thought...that is good to know...thanks!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

As Bob in The West said, rocks near or in water should never be used in or around a fire. I believe the reason is that if there is water inside the rock in the form of liquid water or even high humidity, that water can turn to steam and then expand causing considerable pressure buildup inside the rock. That pressure will need to be released eventually and may cause forceful separation of pieces of that rock. rocks that do not have a high internal moisture content can not build that kind of pressure causing forceful separation. However most any rock can pop off fragments of rock but the separation is usually not dangerously forceful. I believe that fracturing and separation is due to uneven heating of the rock material thus inducing uneven expansion of the rock material. When one part of the rock expands faster than another part of the rock there is an increased chance of a buildup of uneven pressure followed by sudden fracturing and separation.

[@grosbeak2007]

Thanks for teaching me how to make a fire-bed up north. I've seen several videos showing the kind where you bury the stones, but in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where I live and hike, the ground is frozen for 6 months and full of tree roots always. Your way just makes sense, and your video was straightforward and well demonstrated with clear video. Thanks again. Doc

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

grosbeak2007 You are welcome. I am glad that you enjoyed the video. This shelter or modifications of it, are VERY cozy. It is pretty awesome to lay under this when it is cold outside.

[@Adamhill161]

Man this is perfect if you were running out of daylight and you had to put something together fast, love it, love all your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@katehenry2718]

Fast? How long does it take to chop branches, build a fire, find rocks, wait two hours to warm them up. Sounds like several hours to be "fast".

[@janaunvoyles4293]

I learn a lot from guys like you. I'm a city girl from So Cal who moved to Wyo. where it gets much colder than back home. I know little about sruviving the winter outside but you are teaching me to make do in outdoor situatins

[@aardvarkflotilla]

Thanks from an old man in Ohio both to you and your beloved Connie for this video. It shows what you can do with practically nothing but the material you have surrounding you in your environment. It reminds me of a film called: "Jeremiah Johnson". I am no experienced camper, but the ability to make fire, and to use your God-given brains are both essential. Thanks again. John.

[@John-ib1zo]

John Webb couldn’t help but think of Jeremiah Johnson myself...”didn’t put enough boughs down, saw it right away”. I have done something similar, laying on top of a mountain at 9500 ft on our firepit after the fire was out with only a wool blanket.

[@twalk6164]

Awesome! Every hunter should know this simple, effective bivvy. Well done.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Fantastic video sir. I can always count on you to provide clear, concise, useful information without any extra agendas.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Michael Travis Thank you for the kind words. Glad you are enjoying the videos

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Most definitely. Yours is one of my favorite channels. I haven't forgotten about trying the tripod setup for the hammock. I just haven't had time to try it yet.

[@fCauneau]

100% clear 100% clever 100% wisdom !! I'm still impressed by the way you always do the job with minimal gesture. That is credibility : we really see how it's difficult to simply stay or move, in such environment... So the demonstration how to build a shelter uses simple and few operations. Thanks !!

[@giammira]

Very interesting and useful tips also for wintertime in temperate climates ! Clear explanations and words. An added advantage is that you already warm yourself up (and dry up or even cook on the fire in case of need) with the fire while waiting, without having to work long and far from heat on building a bigger shelter (just collecting some spruces like that takes maybe 15 mins...). Even if the rocks were going to stay warm enough only for 3 hours, that's still long enough for you to get some sleep so as to keep your body going; and maybe we can repeat the process (fire and everything else once again, why not?) by keeping a second fire at some distance burning while sleeping and keeping heating up rocks. It's still a lot better than spending 1 or 2 hours building a serious shelter that needs destroying next morning and is not so warm to start, risking to stay there for hours trying to fall asleep in the cold or eventually managing to do so while too cold. I only wonder about that tip of keeping the head and hands out a bit to avoid possible toxic gas emissions and lack of oxygene inside and under the silver or plastic sheets. If the air is freezing or close to freezing that would at least need a really thick clothing for head shoulders and arms, especially once the heat from underneath starts fading out. A thick clothing like that is partly missing in the clip, which was made just to show how to create the shelter and not to show how to dress in it... . However the thick beard too comes in handy overnight for survival in the cold I guess...;-)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

giammira Thank you. You don't need to keep your arms or shoulders out from under the blankets. You only need the head out. So you can tuck the blanket around your neck to help keep the heat in. The hat that I was wearing in the video is an excellent hat for keeping the head warm while sleeping. I have slept many times while wearing this hat or similar with my head out of a sleeping bag during winter.

[@imck76]

Brilliant! They did not teach us that at camp! This makes a whole lot of sense. Sure glad you said something!

[@margaretbyrd5409]

In olden days folks carried canvas mattress and pillowcase to be filled with soft pine branches and/or leaves! Next day, just emptied them out, rolled them up in their bed roll (two wool blankets) and they were good to go! Nowadays we can put a tarp underneath to stave off ground moisture!! Take care!!

[@superjeffstanton]

Great Info thanks!

[@josephjohnson6849]

Yes the bedroll a tarp with canvas and wool blankets sandwiched. A primitive sleeping bag with bivy and sleeping mat.

[@truthhunter3538]

Good Job showing how to shelter! Smart telling them to carry shelter equipment with them all the time!

[@virginiacopeland108]

My gosh! What an audience this video rightly attracted!!! This is truly a video for every new bushcrafter and a few older woodsmen to heed for a survival situation. Core body temperature regulation is an important fact for saving one's life.I've watched this more than once to see Lonnie in action. Clark

[@29render]

Man I seriously got tired watching his lay there all warm and cozy...nice job!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

29render I understand totally. :o) After we turned the camera off, I just wanted to lay there and enjoy the warmth until I realized that my faithful videographer / wife was standing there shivering while watching me all comfortable. It was a tough decision but my conscience just would not leave my alone. I got out and let her crawl in and enjoy the warmth too.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Reminds me of Jeremiah Johnson where he puts the hot coals under the earth. Then he wakes up smoking hot and his mountain man buddy says "Didn't put enough dirt down. Saw it right off."

[@Papa-gr2zi]

Paul TheSkeptic That’s Bearclaw Grislap lol

[@willglo]

Great movie!

[@jstone1211]

I thought about the same movie. Great example of staying warm and dry, a must to live through the night. But 18 minutes to teach a method...just sayin..

[@American-Made1776]

Hahaha that's a great story Jeremiah Johnson...

[@GigglyGirlPearl]

One of my favorite movies. It started me to learning about survival in the wilderness when I was a kid.

[@Buddygold9509]

Excellent. Shows the importance of always having something with you to build a fire and shelter while you’re out.

[@lawrencetrujillo65]

Lonnie/Connie, I think this is one of the best video messages I've seen since becoming a subscriber. I like your attitude that the space between our ears is the best survival tool we have, and that it's with us all of the time. I think most of us are simply not prepared for situations, thus practice makes perfect. One of my favorite sayings is from boxer Mike Tyson: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."

[@marjamada]

Excellent video and sleeping technique. I've done this several times, and here are some things to consider. I made the fire maybe five feet long rather than round. Instead of boughs I used dry sand (it was near a beach). Instead of plastic covering, I unzipped a sleeping bag like a blanket. I found plastic on a cold night collects a lot of condensation, soaking me all night. You're right about keeping your head in the fresh air. Thanks. -bugoutcenterdotcom

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

marjamada The reason I did the fire and spruce boughs the way I did in this video was because the ground was froze and so therefor no sand, dirt or gravel was available to cover the hot rocks or hot ground beneath the former fire location. Using the dry sand and laying directly on top would be very efficient if the terrain and weather allows that. You will find that if you have two vapor barrier layers (as I did in this video) that you won't have near as much condensation though it will still be a very humid environment under the tarp though.

[@3atingfr3nzy]

Very cool! Looks comfy! And the fire on that ground would help eliminate bugs from that area too!👍🏽🇺🇸

[@selfaware114]

sams party bugs in freezing temps? C'mon man.

[@jameylebel]

Probably not a lot of bugs to worry about in a cold weather survival situation….;) just saying

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Neat technique. Even without the boulders you are actually making yourself a nice tarp tent/bivvy effectively that will cast off the rain and you are up off the cold ground.

[@bettymobley763]

Thank you!! It could come in very handy to know this.

[@williamcolquhoun3381]

Amazing how far a little COMMON SENSE educates,listen to this guy I think he has a great reserve of common sense.regards Bill

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

William Colquhoun Thank you Bill for those encouraging words. It is always great to hear that the time, effort and sometimes expense of doing these videos are paying off through helping others to learn. To hear comments like yours and many others here it makes it all worth while for us.

[@michaely.9149]

Why doesn't anyone else show this method? It is a great way to spend a night in freezing temperatures. Tried it myself and was some of the best sleep ever.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@SincerestSawa]

Michael Y. common sense is not so common

[@michaely.9149]

Dianna Common sense is just a figment of imagination. There's no such thing.

[@Whodaleewho]

I love it, been below freezing for a while now, and you're just laying there standard clothes on all nonchalant. You Alaskans are some tough hombres! Take Care up there, I always enjoy your videos and have learned a lot about survival from you and your wife! Thanks and cheers from Bay Area Ca.

[@kickassv8]

4 years late and still a relevant video.

[@jamesmccarthy9056]

Survival will never be irrelevant.

[@RadicatTat]

Excellent video, guys. Other scenarios come to mind. Only a fool would be in the elements without the means to start a fire. A wise person would have some means of shelter other than the clothes on their back. But, if a person has neither of those, the only thing to do is rely on maintaining the heat in your body. All you can hope for is survival through the worst period. Keeping in mind what Lonnie is stressing, you must find the means to form a barrier between yourself and the elements. If digging out a hollow in the ground isn't possible, and no berm is present to lay against to get somewhat out of the wind, leaning against a tree may be possible. The tree may help block wind and rain. If bows, and debris such as sticks and leaves, are present, they can be piled around you and dragged on top of you. A snow cover on top of that offers even more protection. Whatever it takes to hold in your body heat is good. It may not be good enough to get any sleep, but your energy will be conserved. You can lay there thinking about how you should have been prepared as Lonnie was. .And, live to tell about it. Thanks Lonnie, for all the good advice you offer us. You know your stuff when it comes to surviving the elements.

[@josephjohnson6849]

Yea I made a leaf bed with a wall against a log when I was lost in the German wilds almost 3 years ago.

[@patricianunez4025]

I was stranded at 14,000 ft in Colorado one night when I twisted my knee severely. I had a good fire, plastic tarp and a bed of boughs. Stayed warm but the ground was still hard as a rock. Awake all night as a wolf kept howling nearby and I didn't dare let the fire go out. Once in a lifetime. I say ONCE .... lol The pain in my knee and hard ground was a nightmare.

[@ronaldmcdonald9147]

@Jonathan same question, but let's say it was even 7,000' - that's a very rough experience to go through. Elevation+injury+exertion, I think it's notable that someone would keep that fire going. Many would become more or less paralyzed in such conditions which is why some ppl die. Glad she made it.

[@עכביש]

i was that wolf

[@patricianunez4025]

Well I thought my sister said 14,000 ha. Must have been 1,400. Sorry. And yes I did hear a wolf howling. I know what a wolf sounds like. I don't care if you believe me or not. True story.

[@ronaldmcdonald9147]

@@patricianunez4025 there is a huge human tendency toward exaggeration or just plain pulling things out of one's anus so as to not appear ignorant. Such a person, sister or other, should not be the source of facts. I kinda suspected some error of the kind. I, for one didn't doubt the jist of the story, but the critics have valid points. Good: forums like this are good for correcting obvious errors such as elevations where trees grow and wolves live. Bad: Too few people anymore have basic competence in verifying facts themselves, and very few people have basic field skills like mapreading along with the mindset to actually put such skills to frequent use. My recent PCT experience left me a bit disgusted with too many hikers entirely dependent on smart devices. Ugly: Injured, outdoors in the cold with potentially dangerous animals around is a legit frightening experience - even if it was a city park and it was the neighbors undisciplined pack of pet dogs. Btw I'm pretty sure that pet dogs do kill and injure more people in the US than all other warm-blooded animals put together. Maybe someone can check me on that, but it's not my main point. Critics abound and it's sometimes good, but good, bad or ugly, it's nothing worth losing any sleep over ;)

[@patricianunez4025]

@@ronaldmcdonald9147 Thank you kindly.

[@MegaXcal]

I love your videos. I haven't done much camping or anything since I was as kid. But I do know that days ahead could get really bad and that it's best to have some knowledge of surviving, outside the usage of our worldy comforts. You have taught me so much in this and is greatly appreciated. When I first started my endeavors online to learn, I had no idea those little mylar blankets were as good as they are. I figured they were just junk b/c they were so thin. I now know different. Anyway, thank you so much for your channel and what you do. Your wonderful wife as well... thank you dear! It's great to see the two of you work together and such a great couple. DavidC

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

everything you do is sense and practical Lonnie always great to watch

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Bushcraft Adventures France Thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoy the videos

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

always Lonnie best wishes happy new year

[@outlanderbushcraft3100]

Hello Lonnie , another great video , simple & very practical shelter , it could well save your life , I learned something . Cheers atb Martin

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Outlander Bushcraft Thank you Martin for the kind words. Cheers to you and your loved ones as well.

[@richardfrey8730]

During a wilderness hunting trip where a surprise turn in the weather caught me without my nice down bag and only a summer bivy tent for shelter, I survived a snowy night below 25 degrees by using my foam pad under me and thermarest over me, tucked into a light canvass bedroll. It didn't work very well, and I shivered most of the night. The next day I checked my backpack and found a large, 5 mil trashbag and 5 handwarmers and that night I used that to retain the heat in the lower part of my body, with the handwarmers thrown in. I actually got some good sleep until the handwarmers gave out. The temp dropped into the teens and my wet fabric boots froze solid. I shivered just to stay warm. My friend said "why didn't you get up and build a fire?" but there was 8 inches of snow and windy, so I just stayed in and toughed it out. Using the techniques in this video might have given me a warmer night. I will now triple check that I have my down bag, and my pack has additional survival gear- along with the trashbag, I bought an army surplus gore tex bivy (light, packs small) for waterproof and breathable protection and about 5 degrees more warmth, and have lots of handwarmers along. I also will take a big enough tent to sit up in and to use my pack stove for occasional heat. A good night's sleep is that important.

[@hammerhound168]

Hello, Lonnie and Connie. Thanks for this timeless information. I truly believe outdoorsmen and student bushcrafter's 100 years from now well be studying these ( at least i hope so). Your leaving a great legacy.

[@johngeyer2971]

LOL! you look like a bear dinner served up on a plate of greens! Just funnin :D....

[@lawrencetrujillo65]

John Geyer Slow cooked...

[@abuzarov]

In vacuum packaging :)

[@ekstasiqX]

Looks like one of those pre-made microwavable dinners at the grocery store

[@roundedges2]

Conveniently shrink-wrapped! The microwave instructions say "poke some holes with a fork"--but I'm sure bear claws would do just as good.

[@ivgotballsofsteel4048]

never seen a microwave meal with a shot gun inside though...

[@MTwoodsrunner]

well done...i used a similar method myself many moons ago though i was able to bury the rocks. it did produce a bit of moisture coming from the damp earth, so definitely lotsa fir or spruce boughs above make a huge difference, works as a bit of a moisture barrier...good stuff Lonnie!...woods

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

MTwoodsrunner Yes this method in this video is also quite humid. one should remove most of their clothes so that when they emerge from the cooled down shelter they can put back on dry clothes.

[@Muzzleblast-1911]

Lonnie, great vid! Thanx for sharing. And great camera work Connie. Take care.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Steve Krewson Thank you Steve. I read your comment to Connie. I think you made her day. She tends to be her own worst critic. :o)

[@JeremySeanHector]

Lonnie and Connie lol cute. This guy is the Bob Ross of survival videos.

[@hoosierfan27]

Thanks, Lonnie & Connie! Great info!!

[@jacksavard8192]

Nice shelter! You're really good at building them. Like NorthSurvival said, dat beard doe!!! -Jack Savard

[@RealisticSurvivor]

I really like the concept behind of this shelter. Most of the time, even experts, people wanna build a castle in survival scenario. While the purpose of such structure, as you clearly stated, is only to keep you away of the elements and keep you warm. Plus you have to conserve your energy, thus constructing a tiny palace for hours is NOT sumtin I wanna do in such circumstances. Great video, thanks for sharing

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

RealisticSurvivor Thank you very much for the kind words. I have received more thumbs down per capita with this video than any other of my well over 100 videos. I believe the reason for that is that people have this stereotypical view of what a shelter is supposed to be and this one just doesn't happen to fit that idea. Since this shelter does not fit their idea of a shelter they have a mental block against seeing past their preconceived notions and to be able to see the potential of the simplicity but efficiency of this shelter and to notice it's advantages. It is that mental inability to adapt and to improvise that can and does get people in trouble during times when improvisation and adaptability is crucial to survival. Glad to see you have an open mind and are able to see the potential. A shelter does not have to be made like this but this video does serve a very valuable purpose in that perhaps it may stimulate thought and open up different avenues for different people in different environments or circumstances to make and use something that they may not have thought of otherwise.

[@RealisticSurvivor]

***** No worries. They will die out, as Charles Darwin has already predicted. :) A shelter can be anything, until it fulfills your requirements, which are protection from weather or any other danger and helps maintaining your core temperature. Most importantly it does this on the least energy consumption way. Does this shelter accomplish that? YES. So, than this is a great idea. A problem occurs when people can't really see the base concept of things, whatever it may be. And because they didn't understand, in this case, the point of shelter making, or let's say the cornerstones of making a shelter, now they are grabbing on programmed pictures and lacking the independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

[@Mike...921]

RealisticSurvivor Also guys, the smaller the shelter, the easier it to heat! Liked your video!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Mike 1969 Thanks Mike, and I agree.

[@shawnduke2073]

I survived the night at -4 following your directions, i was homeless and i looked to your video thank you for one more day of life

[@kipperwhite2976]

TY 4 such fine training video's Guess I'll share a TY comment. In the late 80's We moved 2 Ore-Gun and lived in a 1800's non electric home. It was quite a challange 4 Us and a true learning experience as well. I watched a survival VHS tape over & over cause had a Bud that was already thier and gonna be my neighbor. Long story short We wud hunt 10-14 days in Enterprize, Or on top of a mountain hunting 4 Elk & Mulies. Sure wish I wudda had a source like this site 2 learn the EZ way not by trail & error. Sadly only lived thier 6 yrs till Daughter graduated fm HS and wanted 2B civilized again. So headed back East w/rest of Family. Miss the Wilderness so much. Happy T/day 2 uall and learn all U can B4 U really need it. ;)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks you and happy Thanksgiving to you as well.

[@fustratedfisher]

You hit the nail right on the head when you mentioned that about some people just watching or reading about "survival" then making videos about survival. A lot of people have never used the skills in the wild or they just make videos. I call them you tube survivors where if they really needed to survive for a period of time they would be in trouble. Thanks for taking the time in making the video. Shane Chelsea maine

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

***** You are welcome Shane. Thank you for the kind words and for watching

[@MajorMalfunction]

I got stuck in the bush one night without anything. A tin of food, some water, a lighter, and the clothes I was wearing. A decent jacket. It was cold. Frost on the grass cold. I built a fire, heated up a bunch of big rocks just like that. Laid close to the fire, and curled up around a big hot rock inside my jacket. It was a long and uncomfortable night. The rock would last about half an hour, enough for a bit of sleep, before I had to wake up, tend the fire, and swap rocks. But it worked. Another good and cheap idea I've seen for a waterproof emergency shelter are those festive plastic tablecloths. A dollar at the cheaparse shops. Wish I had one then. Would've made the night slightly more comfortable. But this is really practical advice. Usually when you're stuck, you don't have all day to build a bivouac. It's already getting dark, and you're thinking, well, shit... :) Get through the first night, and then you can start thinking about other options on the morrow.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

It does sound like you may have been there and done that. Your last line is indicative of someone who understands survival priorities. I have been much ridiculed on this video by the "wanna bees" who think that you need a complete shelter made from natural materials around you and that if you do not do it that way then you don't know what you are doing. What they don't realize is that it can often be quite time consuming to make a good heat retaining shelter. It also uses a lot of energy. Yes that is an option but one really should be prepared when in the woods. Just like you said, one will not often admit to themselves that they are indeed in a bad situation until it is late in the day. By then there may not be time to create an elaborate suitable shelter. You just got to make sure you make it through that first night. Thereafter you can think about the necessity of longer term prep.

[@MajorMalfunction]

Too right. In my case I'd gone for what I thought would just be a day walk, but I misjudged and it was getting dark. A rookie mistake. Didn't even have a torch. I didn't want to continue at night in case I fell of a cliff or down a mine shaft. Or even just twist my ankle. Then I'd be in real trouble. Even just a bed of leaves, grass, or branches to keep you off the ground helps lot. I just scraped together enough leaves for a bit of a bed. Would've been nice to have more to put over me. Build a big pile, and just crawl into it. With my patented Snuggly Hot Rock technology, I guarantee at least a little sleep. :) It doesn't get so cold here, tho'. Very rarely under zero C. But like I said, it was frosty. I'd even stand *in* the fire on the coals to warm up the soles of my boots my feet were so cold! Thankfully, I knew exactly where I was, so as soon as day broke, I just walked out. I enjoy your videos, and thanks for the reply!

[@MajorMalfunction]

I was maybe fifteen. Grew up in the country. Sweeping plains, with mountains all around. Read all the bushcraft books in the local library. And had been camping a lot with my Dad. They were very liberal parents, gave me the freedom to roam. They trusted I could take care of myself. I'd point at a mountain, and say, I'm going there. OK, be back for Sunday roast! I will! Bye! Dad would make sure I had at least the bare necessities. Lighter, food, water, warm jacket, and my favourite pocketknife. And off I went, in a straight line. I'd catch yabbies, fish and rabbits. Follow the creeks. They were cool, clean, and fresh, best water you could ever drink. It's my opinion that camping and hiking has become over-commercialised. All this fancy new gear everyone needs to even step into a forest. I got most of my camping stuff from an army disposal before it was cool. I'm so hipster. :) But seriously, I get younger hikers and campers ridicule me about my minimalist old-school equipment all the time. And all they talk about over a propane stove is brands and weight and ratings. Like the latest mobile phone. For them, I say, It just works.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I get sick of going to the "bushcraft" and "survival" forums and about all they can talk about there is gear. They just do not understand. Bushcraft and survival is NOT about gear but is about knowledge. If the gear was taken away from these people they would have a very rough time in the woods.

[@bonnie8441]

A very childish comment.

[@krazytrinisteve]

Priceless lesson

[@davepetro9170]

thank you Lonnie you rock dude all your videos are always good talk to you later

[@marycarson2923]

I agree a great video !

[@someswampoutdoors4891]

Good video! I will try that, seems nice and warm!

[@stephenduckett8885]

Great video, I live on Vancouver Island and watched this video with great interest, Have you thought about using Tyvec as a space blanket? Extremely durable and waterproof, and builders throw away yards and yards of extra Tyvec during construction, If you know a contractor it is worth getting and they usually just give away the scraps. It comes in 8 foot width and as long as you can possibly want as the rolls are 100 feet...maybe do a video on this

[@Wateringman]

I will go out a make myself a small survival kit for cold weather. Thank you for your wise advice.

[@brianpruett114]

You must have a great wife who loves you a lot!!! My wife would be laughing at me to hard to film me do that!!! God Love You!!! And remember don't put your head in the SPACE blanket!!!!

[@360pack]

i am very impressed by your smooth/steady camera work during these long segments

[@Suger5zero]

I think if you got to talk to this guy for 3 or 4 minutes , You would gain plus 3 to your wisdom modifier

[@highlandwinterwolf8589]

More like you might get smarter XD

[@looseparashoot]

I LMAO at this my son looks at me I'm a crazy buffoon thanks

[@wittyjoker4631]

Or lose 2 constitution

_You have gained the Squirrel Whisperer skill_

[@scottpeterson2643]

Haha d an d

[@kjohnston6418]

Thanks Lonnie for this informative video. .I was going to recommend warming up a ss water bottle for heat...but I saw it in the comments. ...I used too warm water in a thermas before bed and drink it a bit each time I would awake at night...and once again in the morning , it helped too get me up and moving, great shelter idea...effective and low cost just awesome. ...cheers from SW Ontario Canada

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

K Johnston Good idea to keep hydrated and warm during the night. Thanks. Cheers to you as well, from Alaska USA

[@RealitySurvival]

Excellent! Just make sure to use plenty of boughs! I made the mistake of too few once and got a lil too toasty! Lol

[@tonynapoli5549]

Always something new to learn from you Lonnie , thank you. Regards to you and your Mrs 👍👋🇬🇧

[@FelixImmler]

Haaaa ha haaa very cool video.... ähhh hot video! :-D Greets from Switzerland Felix

[@jimwortham8634]

Great video but it sure is long drawn-outnoooo9

[@patrickodonovan5066]

Interesting vlog. You are an excellent teacher.

[@dougolgreybearddinowoodydu1845]

Wow, this has a couple of tricks I've not used. I normally have done a pit with the fire in there. When ready I pushed rockes & rest of the dirt back in over the fire. Then built everything on that. It sure did the trick up in the Cascades & here in Alaska. Thanks for doing the vids now with +6 decades on these bones any added trick I can use helps.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Doug Duncan Your method is probably better in the long run as long as a person can dig down. At the time I did this video here in South Central Alaska though, the ground was frozen so I had to adapt the method to above ground use. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@shineyrocks390]

Im Bob Ross and on this episode of monotone voice mail we'llbe teaching you about survival and lots of little trees in our mountains and possibly a bird or a lake. I love this guy and his videos.

[@yuriklaver4639]

you could use a poncho as a cover. also protects against the rain when walking.

[@mattmiller1179]

I love when people come on here and try to make suggestions for Lonnie as if he doesn't know this stuff. Maybe watch some of his videos and realize he knows quite a bit more than how to use a poncho.

[@grimmliberty7447]

The plastic over the top creates a wind barrier over the mylar, that prevents heat bleed from the trapped mylar pocket. It bleeds whatever little heat is trapped by the plastic instead. Good idea and very effective.

[@JimFleming1953]

It would have been interesting if you had, had a thermometer with you to bring inside the night shelter you just made. (for the purposes of this video)

[@АлексейЗахаров-ч7ш]

Good, good, good👍👍👍👏👏👏👌👌👌🇷🇺🇨🇦🇺🇸🏕️💥!!!

[@steveolvin2491]

from living outside for years. if it rains your getting wet and your gear is getting wet, and if it snows your getting cold and wet. the hot rocks method is a great idea to stay warm, if you can start a fire and keep it going for "2 hours". but if you just rap up in or "Buritto" yourself in the space blankets you and your gear should be alright.

[@HazeyWolf1337]

Brilliant - well done Lonnie, thanks very much for sharing... peace & best wishes to you & your loved ones!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

***** You are very welcome and thank you for the kind words.

[@NorthSurvival]

Very nice shelter, that was awesome, nice beard too. /Andree.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

NorthSurvival Thank you Andree. Glad you like it.

[@AudioDiversity]

beards rule

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

AudioDiversity I agree :o)

[@jeansmith1388]

NorthSurvival

[@jeansmith1388]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival

[@___vlad__]

that's such an easy to do and amazing idea. It is probably hundreds years old, but not so trivial to guess how much of these we loose? thank you

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

volod vl Yes I'm sure that variations of this technique have been used for many many years. Thank you.

[@kylestal2917]

i would rather keep the fire going and wrap myself in the mylar

[@Verschlimmbesserung]

You could build a second fire for that matter.

[@andrewtowell6074]

Fires tend to go out when asleep

[@thomasjellifer214]

I think I'll just stay here in Florida.

[@jilllong1433]

I did learn something ! I admire your knowledge, wisdom, and skill! Thanks again.

[@44musher]

Jill Long he's a good man, I've followed him for a bit,ive learned that not all good ideas have to be your own. be well friend

[@duicwb]

Tyvec is a great material, cheap, waterproof, respirable and weitghless... works better than plastic I think, since is respirable... and they make with a reflective side also...

[@davebass2766]

just pack a Tyvek paint suit (coveralls) for pajamas and a bottle of your fave devil water.

[@williamputnam3399]

How tu strop knives

[@jquest43]

+Dave Bass coastguard hyposuit works very good

[@markatkinson614]

Pu Ma I build homes, tyvek lasts for 30-45days in direct sunlight . Then it loses it's properties . We cover it up w/in that time . But good teepee liner tho!

[@campingcrew2755]

As always great video, I have a customer that has a 300 year old house and every room has a fire place and the rocks they heat for the beds so cool, thank you.

[@thecheapgamer9634]

Did anyone else notice the beautiful shotgun at 5:40 !

[@lynnalderman9066]

Christopher Eckbold

[@w.patpeters4643]

i did

[@jshaw1503]

Bilge Pump lmao I was just about to say the same thing

[@Mr00destruct0]

Looks like it's used for close-up work.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

#Mr00destruct0 That is exactly what it is for. This is a good brush gun and is carried for bear defense.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Great voice. Between that and your calm way of explaining things made this very enjoyable to watch. I got a few goosebumps.