Winter Camping without a tent in the Canadian Wilderness

I spent two beautiful nights sleeping under the full moon in the heart of winter.

[@davewinch7677]

That was awesome, love the moonlight stroll. Most people would never see those kinds of scenes unless someone like you filmed it. Thank you for doing that.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Dave! It is special to bring those people along

[@luciereadman4003]

As always, I love how you capture the best shots of streams, ice formations and snow covered trees. I especially enjoyed the walk you took to the opening, the moon was so bright and the sky was beautiful. So appreciative that you share your adventures, thank you.

[@maximbudnick]

I agree Lucie, my favorite is also the night time walk it was so serene

[@WildernessWondersTV1]

Watching this makes me want to plan a winter camping trip ASAP!"

[@maximbudnick]

Hope you ended up making it out for a winter trip! Sorry for the delay in replying. Thanks for watching!

[@Velosirraton]

the moonlight stroll was like out of this world

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you! Even more beautiful in person - but I'll keep working on building my skills to capture it with my camera! Your comment means a lot. Thank you!

[@jaimegarcia1247]

Hola Maxim,eres un hombre con una mentalidad extraordinaria. Sobre todo,debes saber dominar tu mente,porque no todas las personas pueden aguantar en un lugar tan inóspito y frío como el que estas tu.👏👏👏 Permiteme darte mi enhorabuena por ser como eres!!!👌👌 Eres grandísimo en mente y corazón!!! Saludos desde España🇪🇦🇪🇦

[@maximbudnick]

Jamie, my friend - your words are always far too kind! Thank you!

[@CanadianSledDog]

That moonlit night walk was something you don't see often! It was amazing how it came through on camera.

[@maximbudnick]

Hey dog! Guess what I'm heading off on a trip with a sled dog! So you'll see one of your own in my next video. Yeah the nightscape was glorious and trust me I only captured a fraction of the beauty with my developing camera skills. Hope to take many more of these night shots in the future. Cheers!

[@CanadianSledDog]

@@maximbudnick like a real working dog or a spoiled bugger like my dogs? 😂 Should be fun either way.

[@ezlow1065]

Absolutely beautiful! I cant imagine -23C, it never gets that cold here, -1C or 2 at most and thats rare. I admire your resilience. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Aus.

[@maximbudnick]

You get used to it, and even learn to enjoy it - as long as you are very well prepared. Cheers and thanks for another kind comment. Cheers

[@gaylecullen1167]

All Xander’s followers should follow you and more! I started following you because of him and I thoroughly enjoy your videos! I hope you get loads of followers and views 😊

[@maximbudnick]

haha that would be nice. I appreciate that!

[@alanbierhoff6831]

That night hike was absolutely surreal!!!! We all have to chip in and get you a -40° sleeping bag

[@maximbudnick]

The night was so beautiful I agree. Yes a new - 40 would be wonderful.

[@LandonMcCarthy-oe7rf]

There's nothing more peaceful than a perfectly still night with clear skies. I appreciate the shots of the running water as well. You provide great escapism and stress relief to many people who are stuck in routine daily lives. I hope your channel gets the success it deserves.

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure Landon, I am really glad you enjoyed!

[@earthangel8730]

Nothing like a full Moon illuminating a snowy landscape. Magical tranquility. Orion graces the Winter sky in star studded splendor! Lucky you, to experience what most never will. I count myself one of the fortunate few in this way too. Nice watching your channel grow Max! Well deserved. 🤍

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you for your kind words! It was a magnificent night ❄️🌌

[@marclawson7552]

Absolutely beautiful night shots of the moon shining down on the forest

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Marc! Yep I love the moonlight shots - specially when there is snow and/or water to reflect it.

[@mikemonday2442]

Absolute beautiful videography! What a night sky….and🥶

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Mike. Yeah nothing like a clear night sky in winter! Thank you for your kind words. Cheers!

[@michaelmark3994]

wow nice moonlight stroll first time ive ever seen that on camera. the moon reflecting off the ice on the trees. beautiful thx

[@maximbudnick]

It was so beautiful in person. I'm glad the camera captured a bit of the beauty! Thank you, Michael! Cheers!

[@michaelmark3994]

@@maximbudnick cheers

[@maximbudnick]

:)

[@beyondtypical]

Another beautifully shot video Max! Always a pleasure to watch. Really impressed by the low light show on your moonlit walk. Stunning

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Nikki. It was so beautiful out. I'm so happy to see those shots turned out nicely, and that people enjoyed them. All the best!

[@JD_Danzer]

Those moonlit shots are beautiful!

[@maximbudnick]

It was a beautiful night!

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

Oh, sexy firewood edits, my favorite! What a gorgeous area, and what a stunning night walk (you be careful!). Lovely film. Great ending.

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Lane! Don't worry safety always comes first! :) Yes, the night walks are always so beautiful...

[@mflacke]

Nice shots of the moonlit forest! Full moon winter camping is the best. Beautiful imagery.

[@maximbudnick]

I agree!

[@camper69]

Wow! Some awesome views! Glad you didn't freeze yours ass off!

[@maximbudnick]

😄 thanks a lot!

[@doorlopen]

Really a nice video. The late night walk was so beautiful. You have a different style of filming than your brother. I like both. Keep up the good work!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Sandro. Yes, I think our video styles reflect our personality differences - which is interesting. Cheers!

[@amyboloron]

Wow, that walk in the moonlight was beautiful! Everything was so still, it almost looked like an indoor film set. I love that kind of night. Thank you for sharing as always! This was really great! :)

[@maximbudnick]

It was truly Beautiful. Thanks for watching Amy!

[@terizumbusch8408]

So beautiful, Thank you so much for sharing this incredible beauty with us. Wherever you are it really is an amazing place. Thanks

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure 😊

[@cs6032]

You have such a great eye for the small beautiful moments around you. Thanks for sharing.

[@maximbudnick]

I appreciate that!

[@scottculver]

It's a marvelous night for a moondance.

[@maximbudnick]

🌕 🕺🏻

[@peteraitken6494]

Amazing maxim loved how you laughed when you said you were probably going to freeze your ass off lol but what a beautiful place to be so peaceful and quiet just taking it all in thanks for sharing take care look forward to the next one 👍👌❤️🔥🔥

[@maximbudnick]

Hahaha thanks Peter I am glad you enjoyed!

[@davidmichael3160]

The night shot under the full moon was magical. Beautiful. (At the first sight of wolf tracks, I would have been packed up and out of there 😅)

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks!

[@davidmichael3160]

Maxim: I’m reminded of this: “Learn to reverence night and to put away the vulgar fear of it, for, with the banishment of night from the experience of man, there vanishes as well a religious emotion, a poetic mood, which gives depth to the adventure of humanity.” Henry Beston, “The Outermost House,” p. 173.

[@Barret-paddles]

Good to see you Max!! This captures the essence that is winter in all its glory ❤️ Thanks so much as always and can’t wait for your adventures in 2023! Be well 💜 Barret

[@maximbudnick]

Really glad you enjoyed Barret! Happy 2023 to you as well

[@filipsaprkin]

Another great clip!!!! Thanks Max 👍❤️

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@annemarieacosta8775]

Winter Wonderland is just gorgeous ! Minus temps are nothing for a part polar bear like you ! Lol

[@maximbudnick]

Haha I do feel cold - it just takes some time preparing. Glad you enjoyed this one, Annemarie :)

[@JB-eg1tb]

Enjoyed "joining" you on this fantastic camping trip!

[@maximbudnick]

🙂

[@brentkelly5445]

i did my first winter camp last year and it was always flurries. I wondered if it was moisture rising out of unfrozen surrounding lakes/rivers then turning to flurries at a certain point. The immediate lake beside me was frozen but waterways on the trip in were not. I don't know if this happens...i mean it is a sort of lake effect snow i guess. This night footage is about the most amazing footage I've seen. I couldn't relax if I knew a wolf was in the vicinity. especially outside a tent. Awesome again Maxim.

[@maximbudnick]

Winter Camping is wonderful for that. So many interesting iterations of snow and ice and water constantly changing. Glad you made it out! The night was really beautiful I agree.

[@wisnoskij]

You sure find some beutiful locations to shoot. Fantastic shots.

[@maximbudnick]

Yes logistics is underrated. A lot of time goes into finding places. A friend actually suggested this gem of a spot.

[@Gillesgip]

Well done! Thanks for sharing. Nicely done, cinamatagraphy is top notch.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you very much!

[@CanoeTheNorth]

Another beauty video Max. That clear night was awesome. Is that the new camera 🎥? Regardless it looked really good in low light. Nicely done!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks man! Yup it is the new camera!✌️

[@KG-xt4oq]

Despite all the exertion from hiking and chopping/hauling wood, it looks like a very tranquil experience...wish I could try this just once; maybe one day I'll get a chance before I'm too old, lol...

[@maximbudnick]

I hope you make the opportunity! There are many different ways to do it. You could buy pre - cut wood and camp close to your car the first time! Thanks for watching!

[@Trent_Collins]

Awesome video man, thanks for the views, beautiful. Have a good one Cheers from Labrador

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Trent! Cheers from Ontario!

[@tesina21]

Beautiful vid! Love your nature focused style, so relaxing. You've earned yourself a new subscriber!

[@maximbudnick]

Welcome aboard Tesina!

[@rkgki]

Some great night photography!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Rick, it was a truly beautiful evening 🙂

[@blindsidr2066]

Stunning Scenery !

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks!

[@bagels377]

I was about to comment on Xanders video asking where you’ve been but noticed you posted! Exciting times!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Matthew I really appreciate you thinking about me. I had a slow start to the year cause I was busy I plan to up the pace in the next few months.

[@jasondivirgilio4768]

Oh wow...the moonlight coming through the frozen branches. Spectacular.

[@maximbudnick]

🙂

[@brandonheathers]

I always have a hard time picking a spot because there is always wolf/coyote tracks around. Looked like a good time!

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Brandon. Why is it hard to pick a good spot? Is it because you want to avoid those animals? I've always hoped to be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a wolf. This region has no coyotes because the wolves kill them. Thanks for watching! Cheers

[@brandonheathers]

@@maximbudnick yeah where I live there is countless tracks and wolf urine everywhere, i usually bring my pup so I don’t want to have a run in! Luckily i havent lol

[@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957]

Beautiful and moving thank you

[@maximbudnick]

🙂 thanks

[@richard_west]

Beautiful videography! Thanks!

[@maximbudnick]

Many thanks!

[@donnacole4227]

Hi from Florida Beautiful video You a handsome rascal to be out there all alone Love it Bye now an stay warm

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you for coming along Donna 🙂

[@im2kewl4skool]

What tranquilizing shots! Thanks for the video.

[@maximbudnick]

I really appreciate that Alexander!

[@jeffreyparent4392]

Beautifully shot! The views of the sky were breathtaking.

[@maximbudnick]

It was a truly beautiful night. Thanks for watching!

[@bushcraft_crush2455]

Fantastic trip! Great coverage of everything around you 👍🏻

[@maximbudnick]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@allisonwanderland9917]

Happy New Year to you and yours! Cheers!!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Allison! Happy New Years to you as well!

[@damagecase3370]

Love from Madrid Spain 🖤🤘

[@maximbudnick]

Cheers! 🇪🇸

[@jewisonjacaban6980]

Awesome video as always.👍

[@maximbudnick]

Really appreciate that Jewison 🙂

[@dextervalencia6358]

Wow😮😮😮 that was amazing

[@maximbudnick]

🙂

[@MukOutdoors]

I use a quilt when camping, but the struggle of leaving it when you're all warm and cozy is real. The midnight pee is my arch nemesis when I'm out there 😅.

[@maximbudnick]

Haha yes - rivalled only by the rain storm, and extreme mosquito season late night pee. Thanks for watching! :)

[@alexfletcher9961]

Deadly as always

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Alex!

[@kenmasko1668]

Nicely done, thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure!

[@Tyler1123Peterson]

Very inspirational content … I might have to try winter camping this year

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Tyler! I hope you do! Let me know how it goes :)

[@juanitafoster9834]

Beautiful country.

[@maximbudnick]

Hello, Juanita. Thank you :)

[@BeauVanHooser]

Loved it Maxim! Proud of you , so glad to see your name pop up!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Beau! You are appreciated man

[@joenabelpeterson8349]

Ha, ha, ha. Me too. Xander was an hour earlier. Then for another treat I saw Max video.

[@kvvnc2502]

wow those night shots are awesome man!

[@maximbudnick]

Ya it was really beautiful. There was freezing rain a few days before which made it special. Thanks for watching!

[@BsjjdjxjchBsjjdjxjchxcy]

É uma pena!!!❤❤❤

[@buckweebit7357]

looks more like spring

[@maximbudnick]

Why do you say that? Cheers

[@June-pv3du]

Hi max :) How does it feel to walk in the forest for a while because of the moonlight? I like the scent of moonlight that spreads subtly because old trees cover the moonlight like a blanket. The calm and beautiful winter night atmosphere and cold temperature make our minds tidy. Thanks a lot. Max!

[@maximbudnick]

Beautiful 🙂 thanks for watching

[@jimhanson7476]

Nice….

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Jim! :)

[@scottyplug]

Nice. 7:38 was mesmerizing.

[@maximbudnick]

I am glad I included it then! Thanks for watching

[@deanalexander5848]

Yes do stay warm looking very cold out there.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, Dean! Cheers and thanks for watching

[@blindsidr2066]

Amazing the trees seem to handle the extra weight of the ice just fine? On the west coast we would have branches on the ground everywhere!

[@maximbudnick]

I would say that there was definitely a weight threshold that was not met yet with the amount of ice on the branches also the majority of trees are hardwood which might be different from where you are. Thanks for watching!

[@user-wh9mw4to4k]

Good 👍 I'm Korean 😅

[@maximbudnick]

Hello from Canada! Thank you!

[@theoptimusdime]

Just subbed! Great content

[@maximbudnick]

Welcome James!

[@darrellcaruk8880]

You make it look easy.....You are in your element.... Do you plan to build an off grid get-a-way one day ?????

[@maximbudnick]

Hahah that would be really nice. I would love that. Need to convince my wife but perhaps! As always Darrell thanks for stopping by!

[@FreakofNature1]

Great adventure Max! What camera are you using? That night time footage was stellar👌

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks man! I'm using an a7iv! Hoping to keep improving on the night shots!

[@Terry_power2021]

Awesome video as usual Max, next time don't make us wait so long though!

[@maximbudnick]

I am sorry Terry! Thanks for mentioning it!

[@Terry_power2021]

@@maximbudnick just good to see ya again hope all is well

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Wow what a great spot. I love camping near streams and running water. It is so nice to film especially with freshly fallen snow. Where do you find these spots! Thanks for the video.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot! I usually spend a lot of time looking for new locations. Start with a something backcountry road maps looking for crown land parcels or areas of green then I cross reference with the crown land policy atlas and google earth to make a more detailed game plan. On this trip I was lucky enough to have a freind suggest this area to me. Thank a lot for watching 🙂

[@DavidNorthFilms]

@@maximbudnick Okay thanks Max I appreciate your response. Looking forward to more videos.

[@joenabelpeterson8349]

Max, you're back after long hibernation. How you've been? Thanks for uploading the video.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Joenabel! You noticed I was gone 🙂I have been good just very busy with some things going on. A lot of planning for the new year How have you been? Thanks again for watching!

[@patricktitters]

I almost put a jacket on watching you 😄

[@maximbudnick]

Yes it was very cold 🥶

[@Joshmvg]

Would it be possible for a gear list (camera and other equipment) in the description? Loving the videos

[@maximbudnick]

Sure Joshua, thanks for the suggestion. I just started shooting on a Sony A7 IV with a Sigma 16mm 1.4 lens.

[@nachtmahr666]

absolutely stunning video... lots of great nature shots and kind of an asmr vibe with the "chrunchy" sound of the snow under your boots (cant get enough of that sound) smooth editing. only thing missing is a nice drone shot but other then that absolutely amazing. why didnt you bring something to eat? or did you just not film it? greetings and keep up the great work mate. thanks for sharing

[@maximbudnick]

Really appreciate your support as always! I usually film everything but as I do passes in the editing process things slowly get deleted. I just found that the footage I took of eating was just not very good and didn't help the flow so I didn't include it. I hope to make better food content in the future

[@nachtmahr666]

@@maximbudnick in my opinion the eating and cooking parts belong to a trip especially while i mostly eat myself while watching this kind of videos but its your channel so...

[@joenabelpeterson8349]

Just got done watching the video. You're a brave man for walking out there by yourself in the woods. I mean, don't they have dangerous nocturnal animals around?

[@maximbudnick]

I honestly just refer to statistics for this one. Bears are hibernating and Wolf attacks are exceedingly rare. The drive is way more dangerous than any animal will be on the trip especially this time of year. Thanks for watching!

[@joenabelpeterson8349]

@@maximbudnick Golly. Didn't know that. You seem to know a ton re: camping. Thanks, Max.

[@radarbase]

Ahh good old crusty snow. Step, step, sink is the way it works here on the island - glad to see and hear it was such a crisp night for you after that! I've only got a smartphone and GoPro for now, but which type of camera would you recommend to take better footage at night, and still handle the elements? Keep on truckin', Max.

[@maximbudnick]

So I recently started using a Sony A7 IV with a sigma 16mm 1.4 lens. If you have the budget and you are looking for low light camera specifically for videography the king is the Sony A7 s III. If you are on a budget and filming a lot of low light camping stuff I would suggest buying lights first ( lume cube panel pro or panel mini). If you are looking for a good all around budget camera I would highly suggest the Sony rx 100. It is not good in low light (but no cheaper cameras are) but this will give you amazing footage in 90% of the situations you need. Thanks for dropping by!

[@bali4n1]

@@maximbudnick Sorry to hijack this comment. There seem to be several versions of the Sony RX 100, ranging in price from 300-1100 bucks in my area. I'm guessing you mean the RX 100 III (2014), the cheapest, right?

[@BsjjdjxjchBsjjdjxjchxcy]

Esse tempo é crível!!

[@Splin7er_the_ninja]

Thanks again for a nice trip! Did you have pack differently this time considering all those stream you crossed? In case you fell in water again?

[@maximbudnick]

HI Michael. Didn't really change any packing since I'm always prepared for a situation in which I get wet. I just happened to have the opportunity to walk back to the car last time - so decided to do that rather than spend the first half of my trip drying clothes. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@Splin7er_the_ninja]

@@maximbudnick Nice! Thanks for taking the time to put great content out there.

[@nathanterbrack4021]

Maybe Xander will lend you his pocket bellows for your next trip!

[@maximbudnick]

I have owned two in the past- they are the perfect item to lose!

[@djax9300]

Awesome video! Where was this? I'm headed winter camping/ski touring next week at Manning Park

[@maximbudnick]

Right on brother that sounds Amazing!

[@rebeccadees2300]

Well done 👍. Just curious why you chose not to bring a tent?

[@maximbudnick]

It's nice to not have to carry it. No bugs in winter so unless I'm using a hot tent with a stove (which is a lot more weight and work...) it doesn't make much of a difference

[@bonpecheur4565]

Well everything has been said in the comments ... except this , did you really go to bed with your boots on at 12:46 ? 😋 I guess you had to get the camera afterward 😁 Thanks for the video !

[@maximbudnick]

Haha those were just the boot liners - wearing them to sleep is a good way to keep feet warm, and dry out any little bit of moisture in them overnight (the warmth from the foot makes moisture travel out of the boot). Thanks for watching! :)

[@bonpecheur4565]

@@maximbudnick oups , didnt notice it was the boots liners ☺️

[@dustyteters3426]

Ir's okay to take a tent. Make your videos a little longer please. Did you bring snacks or were you fasting? If so, why?

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Dusty. My intention is to make longer videos - there are just many things that can go wrong with filming and editing, so sometimes the final result is shorter than I intended. The next video is in production and should be longer :) It's often nice to not have to deal with the weight and hassle of bringing a tent. And I was not fasting - just didn't good shots of my food this time. Thanks for watching, Dusty! Cheers!

[@tF6U]

Hey! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now; love your work. I’m wondering, how did you initially become comfortable camping solo? I’m a female in my 20’s and I want to go out more often but I have several fears (more of humans than nature/wildlife) and I’m not sure how to make myself more comfortable. Thanks! Cheers!

[@maximbudnick]

Hello! Its awesome that you want to go solo. It really is different in a good way then travelling with someone else. I would start by researching other females in your position and I would familiarize yourself with the story of some of the females who go solo camping all the time ( Alexis Outdoors comes to mind ) Just by watching them consistently and asking them questions about your concerns will be a good way to ease your mind. Second suggestion is invest in items to give you peace of mind. Buy a gps emergency device also bring bear spray. The issue with most bear spray bottles is they are too large to carry around all the time I find. If humans are your main concern you can get a more discrete pepper spray canister - not that you will ever use it but it will give you peace of mind. I also encourage you to take a hard look at statistics - though its advisable all solo woman to have a bit of extra caution I have never heard of any females having any trouble in the backcountry in my area. Finally I would suggest you get your logistic right. Plan trips at first that give you the option of bailing out. Either go to campgrounds with a lot of people in the area or no people in the area. I spend a lot of time before each trip figuring it all out. Planning will help give you peace of mind. In all my years in the backcountry I have never met someone who gave me the creeps most people who camp are very cool and worth spending a minute chatting too and will want to help you out. Sorry for the essay, I hope that helps!

[@tF6U]

@@maximbudnick Thank you so much for taking the time, this is really helpful :) You’re the best! Can’t wait til the next upload

[@outdooraf]

Honest opinion: Silky or Agawa?

[@maximbudnick]

Hard to say - Agawa is better ergonomics Silky has the better blade. If I was pushed I would say agawa 24" is the best though the silky katana boy is a close second. But I would go agawa 24" for big stuff and a small silky handy for trail clearing on portages.

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