-30C WINTER CAMPING ALONE in a HOT TENT *HEAVY SNOWFALL BLIZZARD*

[@jhood758]

So beautiful there. I would love to see some snow. I’m in East Texas and we rarely see snow. I’ve only seen one white Christmas(in2012). I would love to get out there in the snow and “play”. I might get some strange looks from the neighbors….since I’m a 66 y/o lady. Lol, I’ve grown older but I haven’t grown up. Thanks for sharing.

[@ayabokti161]

Finally, someone that really knows how to camp in big predator country. 👍

[@antonylund241]

Cheers man! Thnx for sharing your northern culture and your wealth of experience in the bush with us that aren't able to " rough it " so much anymore due to wear and tear. All the best to you and your's !

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best to you as well!

[@damelesley-annewakefieldkt4128]

Very nice to know that someone else is appreciative of transceivers. My dad, a WWII veteran got us interested in them as he was a WIRELESS OPERATOR during the War.

[@_ktos_ktos_]

I love watching you 😊 You and your beautiful winter. In Poland, we don't have such beautiful ones with him anymore. Warm greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@HadasahB]

Yay! and a big YES to more radio! Thank you!

[@kristingrounds4163]

My dad used to do that. He really enjoyed it! Stay warm!

[@upnorthof60]

Very cool

[@jezalison3615]

Envy your opportunity to do the the things you do.Wife blew my 1/4 million for golden years of living so just watch people like you.Enjoy and be happy.

[@floundergearjam]

Great video Dave. Vids of life, camping, and bushcraft in the boreal forests of Northern Canada make for calming and soothing videos. Thanks for sharing! Respect from Atlanta GA US

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fayepotts3279]

Really do enjoy your channel,learn so much from just watching you survive in extreme conditions.

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you like them!

[@張娫林]

這個視頻太棒了~👍 看了很開心😊 謝謝你的視頻😊👍

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning from Syracuse NY United States of America everyone and thank you for sharing your adventures in life

[@upnorthof60]

Good morning!

[@NicolasDudic-ph4kd]

Thank you so much very Nice vidéo!!👍☃️❄️🎄🎁

[@johncarolan2769]

Outstanding

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks 🙏

[@kellyburdette6108]

I enjoy the radio 📻

[@reversoncleberferdinando3500]

🇧🇷🍁🍁🇧🇷 From Brazil . Olha amigo te Admiro muito com esse frio e você , com toda coragem . Ficar neste lugar .. Parabéns .. Você é um Vencedor .

[@baker298]

Ham radio is a great addition to your videos. I’ve had my license since 2020.

[@upnorthof60]

That is awesome! Definitely a fun hobby.

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

​@@upnorthof60 You ever CW? - K8IDF ( north central Ohio )

[@ColinLizotte-k2p]

Coiuh☕️🥓👍🙏🏾🔥

[@jburbinski7057]

The ham radio portion reminded me of when driving long haul I would be somewhere between Sask and the mountains of BC and on those clear nights I would speak with guys from Texas and Louisiana - sometimes just for a couple miles and other times a good 20 minutes - all dependent on the atmospheric conditions

[@donaldlembo1263]

Good to see you again thanks

[@upnorthof60]

So nice of you

[@alanbierhoff6831]

• I like your cut resistant gloves and just ordered a pair 👍🏻 • I always used twigs, branches and, scrap lumber from my wood shop, as kindling. • Breaking up progressively larger sticks and/or branches is exponential safer than splitting wood with a knife, hatchet, or 🪓 • Full rounds were way too valuable to me to split into tiny pieces. To each their own I guess lol • There’s really no “wrong” in this. It’s just whatever you find works best for you. • Might I suggest using your cut resistant gloves when sharpening anything with a puck. I’ve nicked myself a few times using a puck. It’s just that your fingers (especially your thumb) are often drawn towards the blade when using a circular motion. • I love some what’sthisheresauce on my steaks! 👍🏻😆

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Fantastic video Dave your meal looks appetising 😋

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you 😋

[@elteescat]

The radio is cool. I used to have fun listening to international radio stations on a world band radio. Until I fried it using the wrong adapter for it because I was too lazy to go buy a new one! 😂

[@oathtaker2768]

I like your style and setup 👊 and always have two knives. Also smart enough to always bring a gun 👊

[@ayabokti161]

This is how you always go into big predator country. No matter where you are.

[@rightsideupvt]

Definitely keep the radio stuff. That's a good camp hobby!

[@peteralmazan7034]

Yes, more ham radio please!

[@wombat696969]

Great tutorial on how to start a fire!

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@casey6518]

Why don't you insulate your tent with those 4x8 sheets of Styrofoam sheets either .5 or 1 inch thick, it would make your tent a lot more "cozy" in your hot tent? The sheets could be place under the main rails of the tent on the sides & the seams taped, you could use wire tied to end to end of tent on ceilings to hold the sheet by placing the sheet between the tent fabric & wires plus taping the seams. You can get sheets as low $10 USD up about $75 or more depending on brand, material, thickness & R value. The cheap stuff would help retain your heat at night as your fire dies down! Far as the flap door, I would suggest using small screws with nuts with a big washer on both sides to hold the Styrofoam angle sheet to the flap door. If you take the tent down & move to a new location, all you would have to do is slice the tape at the seams.

[@Raël7539]

Thanks for the video, it was awesome to see you talk more and see what’s what!! Really enjoyed this and can’t wait for more, keep them coming!!! 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@upnorthof60]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@joanntucker2742]

Is so beautiful there but it's so cold 🥶🥶👍🤗🦃

[@dropshot1967]

Great video, educational and entertaining. For me, you can just show what you do out there. If that contains radio, than that is also interesting. I would find a bit more introduction into the use of the radio just as interesting.

[@apar1560]

Nice setup you have... I'm envious of the beautiful territory ! N Central Texas here ! Fairly new to ham radio ! Maybe we'll cross waves sometimes. Thanks & 73. ...Alan in Texas 🇨🇱

[@mikec.8556]

Great way to pass time !

[@canajian]

Mornin!! 🖐😎👍🏕

[@upnorthof60]

Morning ☕️

[@earlshaner4441]

Outstanding setup brother

[@upnorthof60]

Much appreciated!

[@pauldanielczyk3398]

Yes Ham Radio is for sure a fun hobby. I have been licensed since 1964 and it is as much fun now as it has been ever since 1964. Looking to one day having a QSO with you some day. I noticed you were on 10 meters is that where you hang out when portable? The call here is N2HYG and the name is Paul. As far as the extra space on the back flap why not try using pool noodles. Cut one side and place the noodle around the tent polls. It should stop it from chafing.

[@upnorthof60]

I always enjoy 10 when the bands are open. Especially now while at the top of the solar cycle. Lots of activity there. 73

[@salmana.1253]

Very nice. Always treat to watch your channel Dave. Especially when in Ontario, we're still waiting for low temps and snow to observe. All the best brother.

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

Reading the comments I think we may see more of amateur radio in the future. Your comments regarding radio I agree with. It’s one reason I go camping. A dipole and an end fed and a simple low power radio and all is right.

[@catinaray4013]

Love the radio talk

[@osangraketera6381]

Wow 😮😳 snowing ⛄😷 very cold ❄️🥶

[@upnorthof60]

Yes, thanks

[@stevemelvin7308]

I like the ham radio content.👍👍

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Yes pretty cool radio :) Love that big tent man gives lots of room, Awesome job with the fire making 👍, Love the birch bark but don't have much close to me so I use the old man beard most of the time :) Take care stay warm !

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thespiritworldband]

cool video, thanks for sharing!

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks for watching!

[@craigrogers3235]

Thanks for sharing the radio aspect! Maybe try and catch you on the air some night.

[@samhill3496]

Good vid. Some tough conditions up that way. Fairbanks is in a big cool down now. Good tips for novice campers. Good looking cot. Hey on the flap issue.. You might could control it with a couple ropes crisscrossed and tied securely making an X pattern holding it in. Maybe. Don't want anything that would rub the outer very much. Radio is working great. Very necessary in a place like that. Like when I was a kid picking up am stations all over the country. Enjoy it. Long history with friends with Ham radio. Very handy when the chips are down. All good from east KY USA. Next time

[@mikesmith4718]

Excuse my ignorance, but : why don't you a. Double skin the roof of your tent & b. Build a shelter for your snowmobile ?

[@rajinderprasad5051]

V nice ji thanks

[@aronsced5521]

Cuz we Canadians are tough.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

• Double skinning the roof of the tent is pretty common practice where I’m from. Even reinforcing the tent roof with extra dimensional lumber rafters/framing, and building plywood interior 3/4 height side walls is very common. • The heavy duty fabric cover he has is sufficient for 90% of the time. If really needed, I’m sure he could flip the Boggan sled over the top of the Ski-Doo to cover it.

[@malcolmblair7334]

That looks like Yaesu 891 that you have there. I have one as well. They are a good radio. All the best from England. 😊

[@upnorthof60]

@@malcolmblair7334 it’s a great little hundred watt radio. I really enjoyed it as my mobile set up.

[@danielbashner4342]

I need to get my ham license so I can talk I have an rci 2950 that I listen on it's so different from cb radio 👍

[@apar1560]

Might try a descent tarp w/ plow point about 3' or so off the north end of the tent to deflect the wind up and over vs. Headind right at the north face of the tent ... just for thought ??? Thanks Alan in Texas 🇨🇱

[@upnorthof60]

That's a great idea ! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@kostaskosivas6296]

I love CB radios

[@danielbashner4342]

me too I'm 821 Boston that's what I call myself on 38 lsb

[@DeannaAllison]

Thanks for another interesting video; I really enjoyed it. The amateur radio is an interesting addition to your content!

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielbashner4342]

awesome video it's an amazing place that you camp in 👍 happy thanksgiving 🦃 from the US PS love the ham radio i need to get my ham license & get an icom 7300 i hear thats an amazing radio

[@upnorthof60]

Happy Thanksgiving ✌️The 7300 is a great radio, In fact it's Icom best selling radio of all time.

[@rajeevpushkar]

Awesome vlog ❤❤👌👌

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you 😊

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Dave, you've been pumping out videos lately! Just wanted to say thanks!

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying them!

[@marklownox]

As usual your videos do not disappoint.

[@upnorthof60]

I appreciate that!

[@marianchristmas4638]

Thanks for explaining your tips on setting the fire! Did you serve in the military? You are so organized and keep such order in your tent!

[@Button1Wood]

Saw you working on 10m but I missed your call sign

[@shirleylujan1593]

Happy Thanksgiving, love watching your videos . Is Vivian going to put lights on the tent this year? It's so pretty. .

[@upnorthof60]

Happy Thanksgiving! Yep, we will be decorating the tree again this year.

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Nice tent setup :) love the snow you have I wish we would get a little more so I can get at my wood haul for the winter,

[@genewalker8837]

I learned that feather technique in the Boy Scouts. It’s been around a long time. Even learned it it survival school.

[@TeamMaroonAdventures]

Another great video Dave. I’m a him operator as well. I just wanted to say happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[@upnorthof60]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoyed the radio part…endfed antenna ? Hopefully we will connect on the bands…always enjoy your videos…73

[@upnorthof60]

That is correct, it is a LEFS 80 m through 10m made by chameleon antennas. Great piece of kit. 73

[@amanchester26]

Absolutely would love you doing more videos with the amateur radio. Being a ham,definitely a passion. 73 and all the best deKC1FOZ

[@upnorthof60]

More to come!

[@amanchester26]

That's awesome bud,what is your callsign so I can keep an ear out for you on the air?​@@upnorthof60

[@BryanBartz123]

Happy thanksgiving man

[@upnorthof60]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@MrNovruz]

Super

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks!

[@JayJay-mm3rm]

Roger that 👍👍

[@The_Wood]

First! Yay!!! 🎉 So glad you're back, sir! I enjoy your content very much and look forward to each new episode.

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you very much!

[@Button1Wood]

Love you videos keep them coming...if you don't mind me asking what is your ham call sign...KC3QOL in South Eastern PA

[@mrkmnr3902]

I really appreciate your vids. Yes, more radio and what’s the item on the back of your belt?

[@upnorthof60]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy them. I carry a tourniquet on my back when I’m out by myself.

[@bobkd5fjd823]

KD5FJD enjoyed listening to doing some long distance conversations on the Ham outfit. Going to see if you did a vid on your outside setup. Really like the case with the cutouts for your equipment. Just subscribed and will watch again. 73s from central Louisiana, US KD5FJD

[@upnorthof60]

Thanks! 73

[@bobgagnon6963]

Like the video. Looking to look for call sign. North texas W5RSG here. Loads of listening and locating signals. Shared link with 4 other hams 😊😊

[@SlipFitGarage]

I didn't know you were a ham operator.... Is that a new hobby for you, or just new to the channel? I see you also had an HT on your belt, is the a VHF 2-meter radio? Do you have many 2-meter repeaters in the NWT? I'm only a Technician class so no HF for me yet. I'll get my General class one of these days..... Nice setup!

[@upnorthof60]

Congrats on your ! Ham radio is new to the channel. We have a few 2M repeaters throughout the area. I wanna encourage you to get your general class. It opens up the HF band and a whole the world of radio. 73.

[@SlipFitGarage]

@@upnorthof60 I've had the Technician license for about 13 years already.... But recently I have been considering getting the General class license so I can buy (and use) an HF rig like the one you have. Thanks for the reply. 🙂

[@nans1658]

Chido video, no entiendo nada de la radio, pero que bonitas luces de la tienda 🎄☃️

[@h2hcamey]

I love short wave Ham radios! I’m studying to get license. Please share some tips for newbies Great video

[@upnorthof60]

Will do!

[@oOManiacMikeOo]

Great video!! What kind of knife is that again??

[@upnorthof60]

ESEE 5

[@oOManiacMikeOo]

@@upnorthof60awesome thank you so much! And thank you for the awesome videos as well!

[@catinaray4013]

That steak looks amazing

[@RumMonkeyable]

Just bring fire starter and matches. 😲😂

[@seanksmith]

You should add a trail cam segment to your videos

[@punchinello1027]

Roger Roger

[@upnorthof60]

Roger Roger 😎

[@antonioencisodiez3048]

Thanks for your videos. One question, what knife do you carry?

[@upnorthof60]

ESEE 5

[@antonioencisodiez3048]

@upnorthof60 thank you

[@CarlosMendez-hv3qf]

Great video. 73,KQ1C

[@upnorthof60]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@craigrogers3235]

I’d perhaps make a reinforced web of bungee cords against that back tent wall. Easy and cheap.

[@upnorthof60]

Good idea!

[@Dana-wq5tp]

Do you have a porta-pot when you in the wilderness? Just curious.

[@DarylBoettcher]

He does what bears do.

[@khkg2855]

สุรักษ์❤❤USA❤❤THA❤❤FC❤❤1.12.2567❤❤

[@The_Riddler21]

👌🔥💪👌

[@T-Stat79]

What is your radio setup ?

[@upnorthof60]

I’m using a Yaseu Ft-891 with a chameleon LEFS 8010 antenna. It’s a great portable set up.

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

When you use a chainsaw to cut your firewood, don't you save your sawdust in a zip lock bag for fire starter? And your tree bark and wood chips? Just wondering.

[@Swindy1794]

The very first thing on my agenda would be fire… get that puppy lit.. and get warm.. then deal with all the other stuff you have going on

[@Omar_X292]

Are you using Ham radio? Are you running a dipole antenna?

[@fritsvlierdenvan6521]

🎉🙏

[@davekenna2796]

What is that you got above your tent a antenna

[@upnorthof60]

Yes it's 40-10m EFHW for my HF radio.

[@davekenna2796]

@ yes if I would have waited I would have seen anyway awesome set up 73 va7hi

[@FLShutterbug]

Greetings from Florida. What is your amateur radio call sign please? W4MEK here. 73 and have a very happy Thanksgiving!

[@upnorthof60]

Happy thanksgiving ! 73

[@martinagoetz3061]

I am kg7tt enjoy part with radio

[@j4fcowboy]

KJ5IPQ here enjoyed the video. Stay safe

[@thierrydrouin4250]

what is the life time of a fire rod?

[@upnorthof60]

About 5000 strikes

[@thierrydrouin4250]

@@upnorthof60 Thank you :)

[@CarolAnne-h7v]

Build a shelter for your wood,to keep it dry,I see it piled up behind your tent and at the front with snow all over your logs,you can’t get a fire with wet wood????

[@Glenfilthie1]

Now see here, kid! I don’t appreciate you tracking all that snow and crap into the tent! Take off your shoes! 😂👍 May I ask - why the SKS? Shouldn’t all your bears be hibernating by now? Love the radio…I’ll be checking out your set up on Amazon and the web for sure. Stay warm and safe, you kids. Love your channel.👍

[@upnorthof60]

Packs of wolves are in the area. Thanks for watching !

[@arvin164]

Regard❤

[@mabbnn3962]

أللهم صل على محمد....

[@jeb533]

I use to do that now I just bring a fire log

[@upnorthof60]

That works too 🔥

[@edge1289]

Dumb question, where is your latrine?

[@ISHKINGGHOUL]

Hey, I really enjoy your videos, but I really wish you would film in 4K and use a clip on microphone. I think you would get a lot more subscribers and views if you did.