Winter Camping [Tips & Tricks] (2018)

[@wntu4]

I think there is a significant mood boost that comes with having a fire in a survival situation.

[@southernwanderer7912]

That idea with the ring and S hook for a tripod is one of the smartest things I've seen yet.

[@Mothinabox]

Feeding the birds and giving to the forest is an awesome thing to do. That's Gnome approved.

[@negativewave]

Love the traditional offering to the forest and the frost! Keep the traditions alive 👍

[@SARoberts88]

The monster fire would be fun to watch but seeing you construct the survival shelter would be more informative. Please thank Mrs Survival Russia for allowing you to spend so much time tutoring your many admirers.

[@wjhedgepeth71]

I can't wait to see that giant Siberian log fire 😂👍

[@barrybecker3706]

Lars, you are, as ALWAYS, spot-on, regarding taking shelter under a tree.

[@katfish4052]

Love the offering to the wingeds and the Grandfathers. My favorite channel

[@mrsbojangles1330]

That tripod set-up is absolutely downright ingenious and one I shall certainly be putting into my backpack. Many thanks!

[@tjenahoj]

I love your gift to the birds, I try to always leave some things for them when I am out as a thank you. I borrow the forest from the animals kind of thing. I have the feeling the deep snow makes being a bird very hard this winter (worst snow here since 1994 and 1987).

[@jameshumston6637]

Lars if you ever decide to have paying guests at the homestead where you are the guide of a camping trip. I will catch a flight out for sure. Love your videos

[@bushnut8305]

taking shelter under an evergreen takes finding the perfect one. this could take hours of valuable time. shelters have to be constructed with the knowledge of the environment you are in. It is different every time. the more concepts you know and understand the better you can apply them to the situation you are in. sometimes you are lucky and find a cabin, or you might make a tarp shelter. keep your eyes open to what nature provides.

[@barrybecker3706]

And as for your gifts to “the grandfather” and the birds, you are truly an AMAZING and Extraordinary man!!!!

[@veteranpatriot4474]

He Lars, Jason here, I said a prayer that your flu would go away quickly and not spread to your family and friends. Never carry a large snow shovel with me here although I do frequent the mountains quite often we don't get as much snow as you . However we have the Blue Ridge as well as the Allegheny Mountain range and there are some parts of those that if I had to Bug out to that may come in very Handy Thanks for the tips. Prayers and God Bless Your friend Jason

[@bestwishes5060]

Your a good guy... I got hurt bad with frostbite decades ago.. before military. I hope to shake your hand some day. God bless from the u.s.a. keep it going.

[@michaelcurtis4563]

I want to see that monstrous Siberian log fire burning first, then the survival shelter. Thanks Lars for another great video! Hope you get over that flu soon.

[@runeborgbjerg]

Hi Lars. Me and a few of my friends and family watch your channel, and we are super excited to get the huge Sibirian Log Fire burning. It's a fantastic cliff-hanger. Keeping us waiting for a bit more is probably what we want in our hearts. Whenever we meet up, we are like: "Har Lars tændt det store bål endnu?". Thanks for the video, and keep up the great work!

[@eugenemcgloin6780]

If you have a doctor friend, you might want to get that sore throat checked. I hope you're feeling better soon! Your videos are fun to watch and informative so, you ought to pick which to do first: massive Siberian log fire or the emergency survival shelter!

[@mikecolon3751]

Great video again brother. You should get some rest, and maybe get checked for strep throat if possible. We need you in top form for the epic Siberian log fire next week. ;-)

[@max_fjellstorm]

Can’t wait for the deluxe Siberian log fire. Made one myself today

[@SurvivalRussia]

Awesome! :)

[@JerJauvin]

Siberian log fire! We have waited long enough! Thanks Lars, I'm sure it will be awesome no matter which one first.

[@red1072]

Great video. Im fighting the flu myself. This gives me inspiration to head out to the woods for a short hike tomorrow for aome fresh air. My vote is for the large Siberian campfire site video!

[@maddthomas]

Growing up in Mississippi, and yes it does get cold here, My father called 'Fat wood' a 'Lighter stump' because we found it in Pin Stumps.

[@Frostyeveryday]

Ive been patiently waiting for you to light that giant siberian log fire!!!!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Lots of tidbits of good info. I watched that episode quite a while ago of Ray Mears where he is camping under a spruce tree. Ray mears does know what he is doing and is very knowledgeable about wilderness survival but i agreed totally with you that that shelter was not near as useful as it appeared. The spruce boughs would help to cut wind chill but not much more than that. The shelter would retain very little heat from a fire as the boughs just are not dense enough to hold the heat in.

[@SurvivalRussia]

So far you are the only person here I have seen make a bough shelter that made sense. I do hope I came across with my point that I was not "mocking" Mears. Your comments are always appreciated :)

[@hristovremax]

I have watched that episode 2 times. He dug up more than 60 cm. of snow if you look closely. I believe that this would be a good insolation.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yes you are correct that when you dig down into snow, the snow can reflect quite a bit of heat from a fire. However in that video that Ray Mears did where he was in underneath a big spruce tree, yes it does hold heat to some extent since the surrounding snow would be much higher than under the tree. However it appears to be a very cozy warm shelter due to all those big spruce boughs enclosing the "shelter" on all sides. In reality however, it is not going to be as warm as it would appear that is should be since the spruce boughs would do very little to hold the heat in. Their benefit lies mostly in the fact that they will slow down some of the wind chill. In the end, a shelter like that is far better than being out in the open but it is probably not going to be as warm as one thinks it would be.

[@Wearespurstv]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival I went snowshoeing in vermont. Planned to be gone 1 hour. The trails began behind a person's woodshed I stayed with on Airbnb. I followed one color trail to another and followed that for 45 minutes. When I turned around to go back I found the correct color trail to get there just could not find the wood shed/ the house/point I entered the woods. I had nothing but a dead cellphone and myself and a lighter (for my medicine lol) all the survival shows are so inaccurate which is why I like you and survival Russia. Raymears and survivorman are only good if you plan to get lost lol luckily I found a dirt road and a no trespassing/hunting sign that had a address on it. That address let me know that dirt road I was looking at was the correct road of the house I was staying at. Luckily I knew enough to follow the trail in one direction and got luckily it came out to a road. There was no tire to light on fire my cell was dead no service. Honestly not panicking helped me a lot. Screw those Hollywood survival shows in my opinion

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

alexander valaris Glad it worked out well for you in the end and that you were able to safely get back to some warmth and shelter.

[@Wildsoul62]

As we have so little snow in the UK it’s makes it even more pleasureable to watch your snow filled videos! ( though also makes me a little envious lol). A fire and a decent sheltered spot sure makes sense re ‘survival’ and you made it look quite cosy 😀. As always great info and tips. Thank you and bet the birds were grateful too for their seed feast! Atb vee

[@Bob-eo3gf]

Another great video Lars, hope your not getting sick again. Get healthy now, make videos later we will be here for you.

[@Robert-el6ky]

Fabulous Lars again. I agree with you on your opinion, except here in Oregon the trees are usually bigger so you can stay somewhat safe and comfortable under them. Rob from Oregon

[@jamesdohnalek2052]

Build you survival shelter next. Start a small fire for hot tea when you rest. Towards evening then start Siberian fire for night warmth.

[@norton750cc]

Yes the spruce shelter looks good before winter, big bed of needles and an umbrella above, but fast forward to winter, different story. We have a thaw here, but the rain has put an ice cap on the snow, very difficult to walk on, when it breaks the leg is deep down... not easy to move around..

[@Laiynnalaiynna]

Supernice to see you leave food for the birds and the forest. I am also amazed how incredibly effective your skis are. When you jumped off them, you sank well over a meter into the snow. I would wait with the gigantic Siberian logfire, just to keep the best things for last :).

[@Horschtiborscht]

making your viewers, the funky birds and väterchen frost happy on a sunday: awesome.

[@Robert31352]

Lars, I agree with you to a certain degree, only because of the distance between the spruce tree's you were using as an example. The only spruce tree's that I have access to is in the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico. We surley do not get the amounrt of snow that you do, but when the spruce trees are very close together in a prodominately spruce forest, I do think that they can be utilized better in an emergency situation. Me and my wife like to camp out in the mountains in the winter and we have used the protection of the spruce tree's numerous times. The snow can be three feet or so around the spruce trees; however, underneath, only a few inches, and many times, no snow at all. Adding the large wood box stove makes a tolorable hideout, but I would not want to live there, lol.

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks for feeding the birds Lars ! I hope you get to feeling better soon ! Thanks for sharing and bringing us along !

[@DonnaConrady]

Hey Lars, we seem to have slighly different spruce here than what you showed. We have a lot of Black Spruce which is more sprawling and denser. It creates more dry space under the branches. I'm guessing if you remove a few branches, use the small tarp to sit or lay upon, suspend the emergency blanket above to reflect and keep moisture away and use a small manageable fire it would serve you in any real emergency. Thank you for the suprising mention and tea with lemon and honey will help :) Take Care. Donna

[@chrisosh9574]

I love the metal ring for tripods the simplest things are the best, also it would make a quick start for a 'teepee' shelter. I think depending on the time of day and conditions I would make the shelter first and fire second. That is one serious looking Siberian log fire, you should be able to cook a whole moose on that.

[@miniwetwegrow8564]

Ciekawy,prosty i tani pomysł na połączenie stojaka nad ogniskiem. Pozdrowienia Lars :)

[@rescueuchief]

Lars, all I know is that I can't wait to see that monster log fire! I think it will be "epic"! Hope you get feeling better soon my friend!

[@jamescherry9424]

you don't need a metal ring you can just use a tin can over the top of the sticks and run some wire through a hole in the can base to hang your pot on, as usual a great video.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Good tip.

[@ribin21]

And item that I would always keep with me is a storage bag plastic it's 96 in by about 45 in and you can get inside of it and keep warm or dry as long as you have some air to come in there to keep from condensation building up I have tried it and it works pretty good for extreme conditions

[@Slimefollower]

SR ! I love your channel and your content ! It’s very intriguing to watch you use your tremendous knowledge of the outdoors etc., exactly like I would 5000 miles away ! KEEP THEM COMING PLEASE ! RICK in West Virginia, USA

[@Nico-dc6kk]

Wow that siberian log is massive! You probably could warm half Russia with such a huge log a haha. Btw I've finally tried this method of fire couple of week ago during a trip into the woods with my girlfriend, she said that is the best and warmer fire that I've ever made, and she is pretty sensitive to the cold. Of course I gave you credit! It's very efficient, and warm, in half day I've burn only few centimeters. As always thanks and stay safe.

[@shawnbibey8442]

I just thought I would let you know that I really like your videos. I live in the US, North Carolina to be exact. I am not a prepped or a survivalist. I do love the outdoors and find your mentality very interesting. keep on keeping on.

[@ronadams6953]

Lars... you know we are all dying to see the giant Siberian log fire!

[@lonewolf2364]

Log fire first, after you feel better . Love, Paul & Nancy.

[@hillbillynick2000]

Outstanding! I'm so happy to see your offerings to the birds and the forest it's ridiculous, LoL! I always wonder if those who recommend sheltering under spruce have ever walked through an evergreen forest in winter. Nothing like having a bunch of snow dumped down your collar!

[@macattacka2862]

I’d be interested to see the emergency shelter video because it proves your point about the spruce shelter being inadequate. Would be a nice segue to the real campsite. Also shows Why people should always carry reflective material in Cold weather. Makes a supercharged Siberian log fire with radiating heat back onto you. Hope you feel better soon. love the Channel. -Mike from Norfolk USA

[@JamesBuell88]

Log fire awesomeness. I'll used trees before, but ours are fuller. I put the fire outside and clear the branches to let the warmth beam in. Not my first choice though, the damn sap is hard to get off.

[@mohawksteel2215]

carry a large snow shovel on your backpack .... genius . never would have thought of that to take the handle off and use as a staff.

[@davidschwartz2398]

Really interested in how the survival shelter works. The giant Siberian fire will be a real treat to view.

[@hillbillynick2000]

Forgot to add, if you use a bigger hook on the ring you can hang it the opposite way on a branch. Handy for a pulley to hang your food cache, larger game etc.

[@MG.50]

Decades ago, long before I (or anyone) had heard of Ray Mears, Bear Grills, or most other well known survival and bushcraft experts these days (we read Bradford Angiers and Calvin Rutstrum back then), I tried sheltering under a spruce. Here in the US there are much lower and wider ones than those in this video. Once snow piles up around their perimeter, you must dig a tunnel to get under the lowest branches. Adding more snow around the bottom would help with the wind and be a good idea, but the area under the tree, shielded fairly well by the thick needles on the branches, was a bare (snow free) bed of dry brown needles. Forget making a fire on the ground, and even a stove would be dangerous. These trees go up like like gasoline once ignited. It was a fair wind break and could keep snow off of you, but you better have some good insulation, like a good sleeping bag. It would not be my first choice for a shelter, but in an emergency, I'd definitely keep it in mind IF the tree limbs and needles were thick enough, and its branches were low enough to the ground to block some of the wind. It would still be a cold night without a fire. A Siberian log fire (or a long fire) and a tarp lean-to would be higher on my list. EDIT: Ha! I wrote that before watching the full video. Glad you mentioned setting the tree or other pine/spruce shelter on fire. The resinous wood is just too flammable to risk. I like the ring. A tripod came to mind as soon as I saw it. Dave Canterbury showed a short length of light chain with a hook he carries to hang a pot from a tripod. I don't know if that was the intent of the S-hook on your ring, but it would work. Look for his video on the contents of his belt pouch. Best, Michael

[@GrizzlyGlen]

the fire first would be great...should be quite a sight to see.

[@junkmail4613]

6:02 dawns on me, Maybe leave the snow on top of the 4 top logs, to slow the fire, make it last longer?(You are probably right, it will drench the fire, and over time quench it totally)

[@taofledermaus]

Do you think it would be possible to construct a primitive shovel from what you might find, using simple tools like a saw, axe, knife, etc??

[@SurvivalRussia]

I have actually been thinking about that for a while Jeff :)

[@gravijta936]

I've been thinking about this for quite a while also. The best I can come up with is a stick with a fork at the end and put a T-shirt over it, or cloth/tarp. You could also use tightly woven cordage like spruce roots. It would also work well as a survival oar. It would be interesting to see what you guys think and if you have other ideas.

[@hauki9286]

i think you would need also to attach some stick to the front of a fork to able to shove it to the snow. Other way would be to saw a shovel length log. Split it with an axe then saw it to shape and do some axing or burning the spoon shape to the end of a shovel.

[@gravijta936]

+Hauki (Hockey?) If there is enough tension at the end of the fork it should be able to shovel snow, or fresh powder anyway, and the narrow part of the fork would have significantly less tension which would form the bucket of the shovel. I like your idea of using a stick as the edge which would obviously be better than just the tension alone. The idea of creating a shovel from a log is good if a person has the time, energy and tools to do so, however I would personally spend those resources on something more useful in a survival situation. Otherwise, it would be a fun everyday-camping project.

[@hauki9286]

yes it would be a time consuming task

[@survivaldeutschland]

i want finaly see the monsterfire :D do it`!

[@ellisholcomb7942]

Thanks for sharing look forward to seeing y'all camp out I'll be watching wish you all the very best until next time my friend may God bless you and your family

[@Alex96190]

I'm SO excited for the siberian log fire!!

[@jjames8816]

Good video,Lars..My vote is the survival shelter first...

[@davebloggs]

I have used a tree shelter like that but you need a much bigger tree to start with , cut off the lower branches push them into the snow to make a wall but leave a good sized opening, the fire needs to be a few feet outside the drip zone of the tree and a reflector wall is also good , its not the best shelter but it works great at a push, there are better designs for sure, a fold up log cabin that weighs 5 pounds would be great :-) but until someone invents one you have to use what is available, that is what survival is all about surviving and given a choice of a good tree shelter and no shelter i know which one i will take, I have to say i like the metal ring idea that is cool i will be adding that to my kit. keep up the great videos always nice to learn something new.

[@kevins1114]

Lars, there's another reason to not camp in a small shelter under trees, especially in areas prone to heavy snowfall. That is because tree limbs become quite brittle when cold, and snow buildup could cause limbs / branches to break off and fall on the shelter, ruining the camper's entire day.

[@jock308]

Good video again thanks, take care with your throat, hope you are better soon.

[@gisraelsson]

Thank you for your videos, they're really inspirational. Tried to do as you tell us, get out and get it done. I had a nice day in the forest, not at all as skilled as you but without practise it's impossible to learn!

[@rc287]

Roll that big Siberian log fire footage. You make awesome videos Lars. Get well soon.

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

...near the river in N.Ontario where I fish, a trapper made what looks like a long doghouse. Just long enough to stretch out in, tall enough to sit up in, wide enough for a sleeping bag, plus room for the little wood stove...I bet if you made one out of Styrofoam SM, collapsible...it would be cheap and easy to toboggan around and set up....

[@kevins1114]

The type of Styrofoam shelter you described has already been designed. Look on a You Tube channel called Paul Elkins, and you will find videos showing several that he designed that fit nicely into your general idea.

[@samvittoria9692]

Log fire. Very awesome to give to Grandfather and nature. When I take game I give them water for there journey to the other side.

[@briandourn2900]

Haha made it inside after finishing shoveling snow here in Minnesota to watch you shovel snow there in Russia. Can't wait to see how the giant Siberian log fire kicks out the heat.

[@Schmidt54]

Get well soon, Lars - and keep it easy! Flu season is really bad this year.

[@jake-hy2zb]

Though I am relatively new to your channel, I enjoy the way you break down some long help thoughts on survival to simple truths. Thank you sir.

[@gert-janderechter4259]

Nice video Lars, but what I want to see first... the super awesome siberian log fire or the shelter... I think the Siberian log fire, we waited for so long to see it awesomeness ;) If in a "survivalsituation" it is maybe better to find a group of young spruces or pine, and preferably pine. It will be mostly dry and "inside" you will be short of protected from the wind somewhat, only making fire will be a small problem as spruce and pine catch fire easily. You can clear the immediate area of needles and cut some branches and make a small and controllable fire

[@thetorchchannel357]

Preparing a future site with a pre-existing Siberian Log Fire of Massive Proportions. Fatwood Feathersticks. Tea. Could it be better ? Well yes, actually, when more Awesome Videos are posted !! Keep it up Lars !!! (Added Edit) Wow !! Made the above comment during the video. After getting towards the end where you were sitting in front of the SLF, I realized the true size of the logs/Fire you had there. That thing is HUGE !! Can't wait to see it alight !!

[@marcegrecco53]

I guess that is the Siberian log fire set up, huge logs, huge fire. I’d like to see that too.

[@pastoramoscarmichael5986]

Hope you are,well soon thanks for the tips

[@wyrdflex5863]

That ring looks useful! So easy to pack, too! I'm gonna have to make one, haha.

[@Memovox]

For those who missed it: Go back and find the video where Lars used his Mora to baton the logs for the mega Siberia logfire. It was awesome!

[@DinoNucci]

Put the seeds on Birch bark, like plates, so they don't melt right down :)

[@gert-janderechter4259]

Take care of your health Lars. This winter I had the flu 2 times

[@Wearespurstv]

Gert-Jan de Rechter I bet you got the flu shot.

[@ospididious]

Lars, you have the best attitude. I love it. Keep up the great work.

[@0016JB]

I like the camouflaged jacket.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Most awesome notification today, Survival Russia is in the the house! Great video and as always good talk. Take care Lars my friend

[@ianlevine273]

I’d suggest the survival shelter first... start with survival and then show the luxury winter camp.

[@Toad_Hugger]

Great video as always Lars! That shovel works wonders. Good thing to have when there's lots of snow. Nifty little tripod ring thingy. I think getting that monstrous fire going would be neat to see!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Got it CF :)

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

After years of Nordic skiing I've never really found a conifer and snow conditions that would make a decent shelter even just for lunch.

[@albundy8139]

Another nice video Lars, keep up the great work, you're the best outdoors channel on KZbin!

[@lifeseeker9563]

loving the ring trypod thats cool hope you getting better soon Lars best wishes

[@Miohunter444]

Feel better Lars, I can't wait to see that Siberian log fire light!!

[@pauln2661]

Are you going to add the hoop shelter to the stupendous Siberian log bonfire site? Green house plastic? It is 5mils thick and gigantic rolls. easy to make large sheets to line the bottom of the pulke sled and use when the situation goes bad. Silky katanaboy 1000? Do you make paraffin wax fire starters? Stash cut firewood under plasti at sites? Cache food in mouse proof cans near sites?

[@einufo]

Hi Lars, get well before you start the Siberian Log Fire. We can wait . . . Greetings Tino

[@geweldigaum]

You should come up with some kind of a catchphrase. That would be awesome.

[@maritimespook]

Great Tips as always Lars !! Someone from Russia and me being from Canada , we can survive winter...cheers...Spook

[@chrisburley7242]

I am really looking forward to seeing what your new knife choice is.

[@PingHansen]

The sheltering under a spruce/pine is most likely a cross-over from military FMs, depicting situations where a fire may not be the best ting, if you want to remain undiscovered. Totally different ball game. Perhaps you'll notice that most of the corresponding images show soldier(s) using it as an OP. It is a quick and dirty way to get shelter - especially if you don't have a shovel.

[@lancechristy2595]

More for the sore throat but holy crap that good to know about the “wuf” thing

[@fumasterchu12]

Another great video brother, I say do the Siberian log fire first! I have been waiting to see that monster go up in flames, it's going to be EPIC! I want some of that snow here, our ground is so dried out. We don't get enough rain and rarely ever get any snow. Have a great week Lars!

[@ensom]

i vote for siberian log fire! hope you feel back to 100% asap! if you need to delay vids for a bit to recover from being sick, please do! thanks for the awesome videos!

[@davidb8872]

I am thinking when u light that giant Siberia log fire I might see the glow here in America, can’t wait

[@RM-io7qo]

Always great to watch videos like this, Lars. I'm really looking forward to the big event when the Siberian log fire will be under the torch and the fun begins. Take care...

[@edstalnaker9249]

Lars, how could you even ask what we want to see first? We've been waiting on the Super Siberian for months now. Let's fire it up and bring an early spring with all that heat.

[@joesoupcoxman]

The steel wire we call "bailing wire" in the states.

[@richardturietta9455]

Always good. Thanks. Say hi to Mrs. SR and the Ninjas.... and Give Boss some .... BACON!