Winter Camping in Snowfall - Forester Tree Hug Tarp Setup - Spit Roast - Bushcraft Bowsaw

Out in demanding conditions for rough minimalistic camping. As long as it was cold I was fine but when things start to melt it doesn't matter what you do. Things get wet. But I managed to keep the sleeping bag dry and that's the important thing. New pack turned out to be water proof thankfully. Second camp was a struggle with the fire. Not so fun when it happened but it gave me some strange sensation. It's like before.. when I first started doing this. I fought those battles constantly. Some I won and some I lost. Sorry I did not shoot the last part. I simply was too tired and just about had enough. Im getting a better head cam soon so I can turn something on and forget about it in those situations.
That wool sweater I have is a life saver. It warms very good even when moist. I really am not fond of gore tex and modern polyester materials. I have stuff with me but I usually end up just using my natural stuff, and modern materials turn completely worthless when wet. Ground cover and sleep mat however are modern and works fine. Rain clothes I struggled with constantly for years, many years ago, and never found something that made me comfortable. They do not breath and you get wet anyway. The rain poncho is my thing even though they are pretty bulky moving around in. In recent years I found it's better to have several layers of wool. It's like you become and animal with fur. It works for light rainy conditions when you have to work hard. You seldom see me use modern gear and that is for a reason. What I like about modern gear is its light and let you travel with ease. But every single time I use it something breaks. I hate that. But every outing and situation is unique.
I do not want to live without the Poly stuff. I use it when I need it. Mostly as a complement, I use it but I never trust it. The reason for not having my beloved canvas tarps, lavvus, or tents this time was I needed to try out this idea I had of a tweaked forester tarp setup hugging a tree. My lavvu would be too small for this. The tarp I'm using here is a big 12x12 (4x4m). Really solid solution that worked excellent. Weird but nice feeling to sleep like that next to a tree. It's like you get an amplified feeling of security in a way. (Like a bear would care mauling a dude against a tree instead of out in the open? ;) But I sure missed my lavvu at second camp. Thing you notice with the light big stuff is its so cold camping with. Canvas Lavvus are warm. With the lightweight tarps you really need the fire, but the poly fabric does not go well with fire I'm afraid. Before I started using canvas, years before KZbin, I remember buying a new DD for every trip. That is partly because I'm always trying out new things. Taking risks in a way to try out an idea. But that is what I do or I would have gotten tired of this job a long time ago. Maybe you noticed I'm an odd bird never doing something exactly the same way twice. And I have to have the equipment that survive that, for it to be sustainable, so it's any point with doing things at all.
EDIT: Also got a good question from Tina, one of my subscribers. She asked why this setup with the tree? So I thought I might include my response to her here also:
In my area its pretty much impossible to find flat ground. You sometimes have to walk hundreds of meters to find a semi flat bedding for just one person. For a family tent you can walk a lot further in vain. Usually you find a bedding in an opening, for ex between two trees. You set something up like a tarp by tying a string to a tree or place your self standing tent. With the tree hug system I can gain a lot of ground in my search at where I normally don't look. Its a very protected kind of shelter because of the shape of the whole structure. That aint blowing down because the wind gets nothing to hold on too. Last but not least, the temperature under a spruce tree is several degrees warmer than out in the open. The only downside is the tree itself takes up a lot of space inside the shelter. But thats not an issue for one person with a bag.
Thank you kindly for watching!
#bushcraft #camping #survival #asmr

[@soonhohyun]

There's something peaceful about watching and listening to open camp fire. Can't explain it

[@gray_day4375]

"Doing things without filming makes them ten times easier". We know it. That's why we appreciate your videos so much! 👍

[@benalexander2104]

Every Swedwoods video I watch at some point I will think, "oh my god, how has he got the time, motivation and confidence to film this whilst looking after his welfare in an environment that could legitimately kill you, as WELL as doing something incredible, like carving a flute and playing it beautifully at the shore of a lake. Guy is an absolute renaissance man.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you Sir!

[@DMBall]

@@benalexander2104 A lot of KZbin stars use production crews, while pretending it's a one-person show. A prominent Chinese gal comes to mind. Obviously that's not the case with Swedwoods.

[@rolanddefretes9411]

@@benalexander2104 OW

[@ryanwheeling9865]

Unquestionably the BEST bushcraft woodsman of all time

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you kindly!😚

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Don't you mean "bushcraft bushman"? If he was the best woodsman, he'd be a woodcrafter, not a bushcrafter.

[@ryanwheeling9865]

@@YankeeWoodcraft yep your right..Bushman it is

[@leighj8885]

Watch one Bertram video.

[@terry7907]

Chacun à son gout. I prefer Simon the bloke.

[@yumyum4me]

Your cooking gets me hungry everytime, love the outdoor cooking in all your videos.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!!

[@DieterZude]

Klasse! Ich habe immer wieder das Gefühl, wir begegnen uns jeden Moment. Da wo ich herumstrolche, sieht es genau so aus. Inklusive der Felsen, Findlinge und Steine.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks! Yeah who knows!

[@davefarrell4911]

Thanks for letting us see a master in the woods struggling a bit. Makes us all feel human and not prefect again I thank u

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@Nunya_Binness]

Looked like a hard earned video, much appreciated by your viewers! The enveloping warmth, comforting sounds and brilliant beauty of dancing embers and flames is the best reward at the end of a cold, wet, miserable day. 🔥😌 You have a talent of making us feel like we’re there experiencing it with you.👍🏽

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks that makes me glad to hear!

[@craigrobertson6082]

Always one of my best Saturday morning routines, coffee and Swedwoods. This was a really interesting one, as I have seen that version of a tarp set-up. Must try that out. Thank you for putting yourself in the uncomfortable situation in order to teach us about the pro's and con's of the tarp materials.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@emmajaraoranda6198]

Thank you for always bringing calm and peace on my daily basis.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@Neverwho667]

Been in similar conditions and had to resort to extreme measures (accelerant). Bravo for your persistence. For the most part, you make camping seem easier than it is. A true woodsman!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@BeachBoy____TTV]

You look much happier after you got that fire going buddy! I'm glad you were warm and cozy after, thanks for sharing brother

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@michaeltellurian825]

Been following you for years and have watched every video you've posted to YT. The imagery you create is absolutely beautiful. This one might be your best. Thank you, sir.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@dyaamajed9639]

My friend, you are creative, you are a professional, you are a person, and your presence makes us happy ⚘❤

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks a lot!

[@asmith7876]

At 6:00…how long have those beautiful flat rocks been waiting for you? 10,000 years? 100,000 years? 😂. Perfect!

[@Swedwoods]

😅 about 9000 years give or take!

[@WoodyAndy]

Fair play for the honesty and the behind the scenes commentary. We all struggle from time to time and when we are honest about this it helps ourselves be humble and also others to relate to us. One of the best outdoors channels, atb, Andy

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@tommyd6968]

Not only a master of your craft but also a master of your art, I appreciate all that you do ...

[@annaz.239]

I love watching your videos. They relax and calm me down a lot. They're wonderful. Thank you

[@GP452]

Your logic on the second fire is right on! Get a fire going, style points come far later.

[@MDIguy]

Wonderful! That drone footage looking down over the ice is surreal. thank you!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@gorilla2313]

it's great that, sitting at home, we can visit your forests)) thank you!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@johnstott140]

Brilliant video yet again, I am always so pleased when I get a notification that you have posted a new video. I now always cut off the tie out points on a new tarp. I then spray about a 20cm area around the tie out with contact adhesive. I then stick duct tape over it and do this on both sides. I then sew on a stronger tie out and all around the edge of the tape about 1 cm from the edge. If you then put the tarp in a warm area for a couple of days the soft glue on the tape seals all of the needle holes and is totally water tight. The 1st one I did like this is about 4years old and the tie outs are still ok although the rest of it is now no good. Thanks very much for all of the time, money, and effort that you give freely to like minded people. An especial thanks to your family for letting you. John Stott UK

[@Swedwoods]

Good tip thanks!

[@Malibu_Dawn]

Or just use a pinecone...

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

Oh, a now tarp set up! I like it, especially since I usually carry a 10x10 Aquaquest tarp and it's usually raining here in winter (Oregon, USA). I also have problems with rain gear. Because I'm a 50-something woman with a double mastectomy, nothing fits and I alternate between sweat and cold, constantly. Wool is the only thing that works with me, and layering. I have rain gear, but I hate using it. Thank you for all you do to get these amazing videos out to us. I appreciate the diversity of your gear! And your videos are gorgeous!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@quentinlyle2348]

Love the videos. I have severe tinnitus and being outdoors in nature helps to relieve this but family and work commitments limits my opportunity to get outdoors as much as I'd like. This video (and the others) help more than you could realise. Keep it up mate, your hard work is always appreciated 👍

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks! Got it myself so I know what you mean.

[@markasiala6355]

I'm glad you shared the fire footage at the end. A fire always has a soothing effect and it translated well your final ability to get there after such a difficult situation. It also reminded me a Jack London's short story ("To Build a Fire") even though the circumstances were less dire. I haven't read it in quite some time and now I have a desire to seek it out and read it again. Thanks again for a wonderful video.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you! Now I have to read London again too!

[@terjelu]

Helt magisk👍 Takk for gode råd til tarp-bruk!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@blomkillen]

Always watching every second to the last, never wasting any of it. Love your work.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@GregDungan]

Thanks so much for all your hard work! I truly appreciate each video.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@crowevurt]

perfect way to start the weekend. wonderful scenes as always

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@japeltoni]

Very nice addition to have your video descriptions regarding background, ideas, reasoning, clarifying and providing larger entity of the story and script. Admirable pioeering attitude in constantly trying out new & bit unknown. Excellent! Janne/Finland

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!!

[@johnbiddal5951]

The Tree Hugger shelter was completely new to me and looks quite cosy. I recently camped for 5 days in mild but very wet weather, and the one half day that it did not pour with rain I managed to get a fire going and burning well. What a difference a fire makes! I had an alternative means of cooking, but a fire lifts the spirits and life seems easier. I always look forward to your videos, thank you.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@rickbrewster4760]

Thank you for this beautiful piece of ART. Handling the tools of bushcrafting and the camera better than anyone on KZbin. Lots of work between videoing and editing.... nice fade to the water drop.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you my friend!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thank you for writing so much of the story to go with this video! The terrain where you were working was very difficult: uneven, with little room to stretch out under a shelter.

[@Swedwoods]

That's the problem with this area I'm in. Flat ground does not exist. Thanks!

[@lkbranniff8877]

Another great video .... and under such difficult conditions....but you succeeded in getting that soggy, wet wood to burn. Bravo, sir! Love your videos. Looking forward to the next one. From Massachusetts USA.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. I agree, it looked like very trying conditions for fire-making. Still, it all worked out in the end. You met the challenge. Kudos!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@nidfest]

Many thanks. Looking forward to watching my own fire in a few weeks time! Once again thanks for the great efforts put in so that we can share, greatly appreciated ❤ NZ

[@Twobarpsi]

Ingenious tarp set up! One MAJOR advantage of wool is you can sit very close to a fire, to dry it out. 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@Swedwoods]

Exactly! Thanks!

[@cheesedude1733]

Glad to see you back! Now something to look forward to this evening! (Assuming we still have power in Northern California after yet another big storm)

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@ayobali992]

Thanks for another great video 🤩 love watching you out there in the wild 😍 Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

Great Winter Camping Adventure !! Beautiful Landscape.

[@---wg6sz]

Vielen Dank für Ihre Erfahrungen. Ich liebe Ihre Videos sie beruhigen einen und sind zugleich sehr lehrreich. Ich wünsche Ihnen weiterhin viel Erfolg und Freude in der Natur 🌹

[@ViralDailyGarden]

Thanks you for sharing your beautiful winter trip. | Thank You so much 😊

[@khhz1030]

Lovely warmth, among the cold snow Thankyou🌹

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@williammcdonald4922]

another astounding video. the drone shots were your best yet, completely surreal!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@waltsimonson2556]

A good fire ,in terrible conditions, that's what bush camp is all about . Warm the bones , ease the soul . Can't wait for the next video. Oh and that is what they call a top down fire ? I haven't experienced one in a very long time , it was nice to see how it burns , thank you.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks! upside down fire.

[@zaheer4024]

I watched this video the other night while I was falling asleep. I just came back to comment and let you know that I think it’s an awesome video and that you make awesome content. I’ve never experienced snow in my life living in the southern hemisphere but your viewers get to live it through your content. I watch a lot of your content while falling asleep. It’s very relaxing.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@JAMADRIDOUTDOOR]

Thank you very much for sharing. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you my friend!

[@margaretbagur3553]

I enjoyed the view of your fire at the end of video. So peaceful.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks glad you liked that!

[@patrickwalsh4398]

I love your comments almost as much as your video's. The atmosphere is perfect to tell the story of a difficult outing. My favorite part of camping is staring at a fire as it burns down and watching the embers glow. ATB

[@Swedwoods]

❤thanks!

[@MrBlueBally]

Längtat efter en ny video. Dina vintervideos är mina favoriter. Tack!

[@Swedwoods]

Tackar!

[@Malibu_Dawn]

The world is much less cold with Swedwoods in it. Massive respect and love...

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@francdejong]

As always enjoyed it, thanks for the effort and sharing with us!

[@lennartmoberg9389]

Jag är riktigt imponerad av dina kunskaper 👍🏻 Jag är ute själv i skogen och övernattar i vindskydd, ibland hängmatta och tarp, ibland tällt men det rör sig om kanske 4 tillfällen per år. Tackar för dina filmer det ger mig inspiration och ökar kunskapen.

[@HariKristiyanto]

Beautiful landscape ❤

[@jensdietze5669]

Your kills are amazing! Really cool content! Thanks and best wishes! JD

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@stevenholland8167]

As always Swedwoods...great videos...at peace with nature 👍🏻👍🏻

[@asmith7876]

I’ve done flint and steel, char cloth, charred punk…bow and drill…but I WILL shamelessly toss in a homemade fire starter under those conditions! Practicing is great, but when you NEED a fire, no holds barred. Shame about the tarp tie out popping out. I hope it was under warranty! I have a similar tarp, my friend has one even bigger. We have created a shelter big enough to cover both our hammocks while cranking the heat in a Biolite stove in the dead of winter. Takes the right trees and a mile of string but hey, it’s all fun in the outdoors! OMG I love your videos, thanks so much!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you kindly!

[@davebloggs]

Great video. very nice find with the flat rocks for the first fire, I dream of finding rocks like that most around here are round river rock., also nice to see you make a video about a real fire lighting in the rain and damp. all to often i see videos all set up one spark and hey presto an instant raging fire., I know all to well how frustrating it can be spending an hour or more just to get a fire to a sustainable level. again nicely done keep them coming.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!!

[@user-el9cj5qk4i]

camping is very good..Puts you and your soul in a peace of mind with mother nature...Its so peacefull...enjoy...

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@jesmitty7639]

Howdy from Oklahoma. I’m a big fan and must say that I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking me along.

[@brnrecluse2946]

I love your videos, dude! They're very relaxing. Keep them coming.

[@cejamania1]

Another awesome video. It really does give some feeling of being there with you. Thanks. Big Tony

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@Wodens-Wolf]

That's an hour of my Sunday sorted out then. 😁👍🏻 Happy new year to you all.

[@kurtbaier6122]

I always learn something from your videos. Thanks.

[@Hyunnn789]

Your videos are always the best!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@PrimalMovers]

Really enjoyable film Swedwoods. Making the most of your surrounds and gear. Pleasure as usual to watch!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!!

[@Usachev431]

Hi. Beautiful forest. Super bushcraft. Thank you.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Always enjoy your content. Thanks for the efforts.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@theforestandme_outdoor]

⛺️🔥 Yeah, thank you! that was really great! this is what bushcraft looks like. 👍🏻

[@Miguel_ON65]

Awesome new video my friend even at end enjoying flames. It was great that you found dry wood to make a fire. Congratulations for this new video.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you my friend!

[@mattwolfe70]

Thank you for your excellent content. It’s very calming & relaxing. Cheers from N. California

[@chuckrf1502]

Glad to see you are doing well Swedwoods!😊

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@korpimies8462]

Amazing to see someone using minimalistic gear! I love your videos because the environments are the same as here in Finland. Keep up the great work!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@rodneymaennling5963]

A short note from Vancouver Island, where damp wood resources are normal. Thanks for your videos ! They have a calming effect, just perfect as we move through the wet days of the 2023 festive season. Regards from Rodney, Duncan BC.

[@MrDwanehoward]

Thanks, interesting tent idea. Being old and lazy I always carry the industrial fire starters with me. But you are a bushcraft channel. Good idea about the fire at the end.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!!

[@endlesscamp22]

great one again, simple, basic, natural..what else could somebody need? TOP!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!!

[@louvinast.prix-smikle8558]

Drone footage was great and winter scenery was beautiful. Would love to see this location in the spring or summer. Its beautiful.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@shanegiggie]

I had the same experience a couple weeks ago.I've built 1000s of fires no matter what I did it wouldn't burn. Talk about frustrating. Eventually got it too go. I enjoy your videos keep up the great work

[@Swedwoods]

You never know do you.. You hear the mantra birch bark burn when wet.. but I sometimes run into birchbark that dont catch fire even from a steady flame

[@silverstatenomad]

Love that shelter setup. 👌😁

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@user-ej1xb8fi5v]

I liked your video. I register you. Thank you for being able to show me splendid camping!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@catherinegowan1362]

Glad to see you back. Enjoyable as usual. Till next time

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@kimrosenbychristiansen3914]

Great video again. In a couple of weeks,I will spend my weekend in the Woods of Skåne, coming from Copenhagen its the closest “wilderness” I can get to. I am always inspired by you, thank you for your hard work.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks! Enjoy your trip!

[@KampaGidiyoruz]

Thanks to you, we watch the magnificent Swedish forests. video scenes and tutorials are great. I want that saw too :)

[@Swedwoods]

Glad to hear!

[@lennonstarr4039]

Always enjoy the videos!

[@jims9249]

Thank you for your excellent videos.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@johngoodwin3468]

Always looking forwards to these videos.... makes breakfast enjoying with tea and informational.. thank you .👍👌

[@tlewis5173]

Thank you, as always. I always look forward to a new swedwoods video. You must be impervious to cold! No matter how hard I try, I’m always freezing!

[@heikobinder3744]

One time more I will look up to you. Hard conditions, small equipment and so on, you did it ones more. Ok lets drive to sweden and spend outdoor holidays at the swedwoods way. Love it!!!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@DeinCoolerNachbar3321]

Thank you, that Fire at the end was really great!

[@monstabushcraft9715]

Oh Mr Swedwoods, my Inspiration, it is a nice Video and I like your Work so much and I enjoy it every Time what you do! 🌨⛄🔥👍❤

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you kindly!

[@farmbandit]

Лучший канал про походы в лес! Полное погружение в процесс)) Спасибо👍🏼

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@farmbandit]

@@Swedwoods youre welcome))

[@CCteamBlue]

Favorite video yet. Thanks for the great examples

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!!

[@SotVandoeun168]

Looks very cold. Nice ❤. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lostgirladventures10]

That fire woz raging by the end 😍😍🔥🔥🔥 it’s tough trying to make content all the time especially in winter. It’s time consuming and wen ya cold wet and just wanna get a fire going quickly and get some hot food inside ya, it can be really frustrating. Great video as always! Always love the videos u put out and thanks for showing us the knots I’m hopeless wen it comes to that so woz very helpful ❤

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@GP452]

I'm a patient and die- hard fan. Where I live gets up to 115" of rain a year, mostly between Nov-Mar. And we don't have Birch trees. So, fire, however made, is a winner. I have as many natural cheats as I can carry. I watch you northern Euros to learn more "cheats". If you get a fire, it is a win!

[@herbsmith6871]

Very nice my friend! Thanks for sharing 🤠

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@christianblanche1569]

Mora Garberg is the best forest knife for it's money , can't get more than that , if you wanna go fancier than go with Casström No. 10 but as you said you like it skinnier blade 😇😇😇

[@Swedwoods]

IMO the Garberg is the best knife Ive ever had. And Ive had evweything from Essee to fallkniven. The casström has great steel and handle. But blade is too thick to be comfortable in carving for me. Its perfect for heavy duty work and I know it would never fail and break. But for batoning knife it would need 1 inch more lenght in the blade to be perfect.

[@knoflook1962]

Love your videos!!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@haroldmilroy4489]

I can empathize with your challenges regarding the fire. I once spent ten days above the timberline on a solo fly in caribou hunt. Rained non-stop until the day the plane was returning which is, of course, when the caribou came out - they won. I had a small solo goretex tent - glorified bivy bag really. It was pure misery but it is the trip I think about fondly the most. You are absolutely correct. Wool and canvas is the way to go. I appreciated the look on your face when the loop on the tarp broke. I wish I knew what you were thinking lol. I really thank you for doing different things every video. That way I can learn along with you. Best channel on UTube.

[@Swedwoods]

I thought... "that didn't just happen" ! Thanks!

[@andreaantognoli2550]

Beautiful images, thanks.

[@Swedwoods]

thank you!

[@TOPFIVEFIT]

Always so organized.