Winter Survival And Camping Tips & Tricks - What The Dongle Rings Also can Be Used For

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[@nikburisson9-pissedoffpeasant-]

You are a Great MAN. Thank you for sharing friend. Continue to be you.

[@paultroaini4142]

Lars so glad to see we continue to be able to view Your Great Vid's We hope You & Your Family Have a Great CHRISTMAS with Many Blessings in the NEW YEAR ...Lars did the Russian Army have net long johns as a way to have an air gap between the skin & their other winter clothes at one time I thought I had seen something about that at one time ,Seemed like a Great Idea to help keep one dry in Cold weather, Thanks for All you info .MISSOURI PAUL, 👍🇺🇸👍👌😎👌🤗🌞 👀👂🤞🤝

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

It looks beautiful but it also look exhausting all I can say is light the fire and get out the tea 🤣

[@mcleod1960]

A year ago, sick with the covid. Now busting trail. Great come back!!! Les from Eastern Oregon.

[@Geseletype2x]

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[@SERBIAZ]

Greetings from Serbia. Together we are stronger.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Kosovo Is Serbia!

[@SERBIAZ]

@@SurvivalRussia absolutely. Time is on our side

[@MontanaWelldigger]

looks like a good start to the snow season!!

[@hairyjohn5825]

You can't beat the beauty of nature!

[@nikburisson9-pissedoffpeasant-]

I agree. Nature is Beautiful.. And Brutal..

[@woody816]

She is indeed beautiful

[@actionimme]

Not even a good looking guy like Lars can do that!

[@leonardopoli319]

Hello good start of the week 👍👋

[@SurvivalRussia]

You too.

[@edyvanea]

There are a million uses for the 2 steel rings. Another useful one for camping is you can use a blanket and two rings to create a hammock, by making a special "fold" at opposites corners of the blanket around the rings, then use some cordage to tie to trees etc.

[@woody816]

Hey Lars, just a quick msg to thank you for all the laughs and entertainment you have provided us in a very tough year for a lot of people. Merry Xmas and a good new year from a long time sub. All the best from Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🥃🥃Slainte(Gaelic for cheers pronounced slanja)

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you very much :) Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@TheOrdinaryGamertag]

Good to see you out in the forest again Lars! Hope you and the family are doing well.

[@tomritter493]

Can't wait to see ya out again

[@ryanhamley4161]

Privet bratan

[@atex6175]

Got to agree with you Lars breaking trail sucks but man do I love fresh snow.

[@chrisincognito826]

I'm so jealous you have snow

[@SurvivalRussia]

Snow is important :)

[@philmickey7247]

Excellent!😊 Thanks!👍

[@moskito184]

Thx for sharing. Go one please. Greating from Germany

[@CC-mb8fi]

A short piece of aluminium or wire chain with a hook on one end allows you to utilise thicker branches if need be. Sling the chain around the 3 branches, pull tightish and splay the legs. Voila'. Then carry a second "S"hook for suspending pots up or down over the fire on the chain. Wrapped around a tree, a chain and hook can give rigid non stretching support to any structure. Thanks for all your ideas Lars, i will add 2 rings plus hooks to the chain in the kit Stay safe out there Keep on keeping on Heads up Eyes open No fear

[@MichaelR58]

Lars , good video and tips , have a great day , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good tips, enjoyed the video and looking forward to seeing you back in the woods!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

@@SurvivalRussia You're welcome!

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

Very good tip using pre-made rings with hooks. Thank you. I also use the Russian Army knotted rope, it is amazing to use for all sorts of things: clothesline, canoe paddle hanger, under cooking tarp tool storage, lamp holders, the list goes on and on. In the cold, if 'you sweat, you die' is a bit exaggerated, but, it brings home the concept to dress properly and allow wicking of sweat away from you, so you do not get a shiver and catch a cold. In a real survival situation, if stranded out for days with wet clothing, hypothermia can kill. So, it's not really bullshit, but a fair warning to dress properly.

[@DrCrabfingers]

LARS!! Love it...two stainless steel rings....! The other option is para cord I guess or a root from a tree. But as you say, super quick, super useful, lightweight and incredibly strong. The forest looks beautiful...you have some good snow now. These time savers and effort savers are just awesome. I never get bored of the Siberian Log Fire....it blew my mind the first time I saw it and it will stay with me forever.

[@patriotpioneer]

Lars, Blessed Yule to Your Family & Yourself

[@clyhcaron]

We love your video's. we wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2023 Greetings Rob & Christine

[@SurvivalRussia]

Happy Healthy 2023!! :)

[@vansongs]

Got some snow coming down here on Vancouver Island today. Cheers Lars!

[@williamscott5640]

Great to see more videos Lars. Glad you got out to your camp site. Here in Southern Alberta , Canada. It's in the negative 30s. What is that Wool jacket your wearing. Looks nice and warm. Take care. Enjoy your videos.

[@frederickmoller]

Up here in northeastern Ontario it never got below -18c yet this year and about 6" of snow on the ground so far. In contrast to last winter starting about mid October, and a very cold and long winter ending with 5' of total accumilation for the season....then rain almost every day for the whole summer, and never reaching 85f degrees...we need a reprieve from all of that crap!

[@williamscott5640]

@@frederickmoller yep. Winter set in here earlier than last. But we do get a reprieve from it with the chinooks every so often. Chinook is warm Pacific air coming up over the Rockies. Warms us up sometimes in my area. Cold now, Only supposed to last a few days and warm up a bit.

[@norton750cc]

30cm or more of chain with a hook on each end can make a multi length dongle bongly thing.

[@DBWilliamsFilm36]

Thank you. For all your videos. I wish you and all your family and friends the best Christmas. Yes I know you don’t do Christmas in Russia 🇷🇺 like England . But thank you. God bless all. And all the best for the next year. Darren in England.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you! You too! Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@DBWilliamsFilm36]

Thank you. I will be there for you.

[@tableofcontents5656]

Thank you for all of your practical, real-life tips and instruction. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@gregkahle9046]

Dang, that tree scored a direct hit on the campsite, glad the shelter is ok.

[@jamesglenn6461]

I just used the Buy a Coffee page, very easy and fast . Since patreon , paypal tips ,are out, this will work . Lars and any one else please share other non-censored funding means.

[@patriotpioneer]

On my way there later as well

[@gideonbrand1116]

Beautiful landscape, could you take is on your hunt?

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Lars . I used to use a "Hoover" rubber belt for the same reason , 🐺

[@SurvivalRussia]

Cool 👍

[@Seer645]

Nice Tip =wondering if the humidity is higher and causing the dampness to make it feel colder? Look forward to the Moose hunt.

[@tomad4051]

Added to my Kit, thank you, Lars Maybe He keep you and your loved ones, warm and secure in these ‘times of trouble’ 🙏🏻👼🏻🙏🏻

[@alisonhilll4317]

I think it's cold here in England 🇬🇧 lol 😆

[@petesheppard1709]

Great gadgets! As soon as you mentioned 'tripods', I figured what you had in mind. It's always nice to have options! I'm not surprised you're chilly, despite your clothing. It's obvious the humidity is rather high, despite being below freezing. That damp cold gnaws right through you...

[@trikelife4960]

Haha I remember that Les Stroud episode where he said "if you sweat you die". I agree fully, bullshit. I see a few youtubers still say this but then they'll tell you how badly they sweated hiking in somewhere in the cold. Yet they don't die lol. Those of us who spend a lot of time outside know that sweating is just a part of it. A better statement might be "if you manage your sweat very poorly and then make the ridiculous choice to stop moving completely you might die". Lol.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Spot on.

[@alankoester3344]

Nice! Blessed Christmas to you and your family from sunny 🇿🇦

[@richjoebushcraft]

That's a great idea with the rings! My son (Joe) and I showed a quick tripod setup in our video yesterday, so it is interesting your video popped up for me today 🤣

[@richhoffman2738]

Hey, nice trick. you have the firewood delivering itself.

[@JDsurvival71]

l am from new hampshire in the states i thought it was cold here you have way colder weather !

[@SurvivalRussia]

It will get colder. Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@teeeff5179]

great tip Lars, thank you. 👍✌🖖

[@grisseldog]

Lars Merry Christmas!! Great tip Get after those Moose! Hammer Down

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks! You too! Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@mikedolman7056]

Lars you are absolutely right they should be in your pack for countless uses about camp and when marchin across the terrain.

[@VIPER410]

That's awesome I never really thought about using rings like that. Thanks for showing us Lars

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you Lars that is such a good idea. I have never seen that before . Do not freeze your dongles off😂😂😂 I am staying close to my furnace and just made a big Christmas cake.❤😊😊🎄🎄🎄

[@torpilo]

6:25 He was probably talk about regular people who cannot warm themselves in the wood by making fire.

[@SurvivalRussia]

We are all "regular" people, including Les. In 2001 he was far from as "expert" as he promoted himself to be.

[@torpilo]

​@@SurvivalRussia I'm not very familiar with the guy, but I know if you wear cotton or down, the last thing you want is to get them wet... Looking forward for your next videos, Lars!

[@Sean.murdoch]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year Lars. Love the channel keep up the videos.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks, you too! Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@LittleNoiseBoy]

Brilliant ideas, as always - thank you!

[@larrybrus6209]

Thanks Lars. I've got to get me a couple of those rings for my backpack where I have my new 60 knot jungle cord. It's great tapping into your outdoors expertise.

[@robertjames5511]

Happy Christmas to you and your family old friend xx

[@SurvivalRussia]

Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@kevlareditor7532]

wow that crunch and squeak of the snow tells me it's COLD! Grew up in Indianapolis and some winters it got very cold. Thanks Lars! Hope you and family are well.

[@unclebmcc6848]

Happy to see you received some snow. Good luck hunting. Merry Xmas and all that ha ha ha.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@donniev8181]

Good to see you back out at the camp! Looking forward to the next videos.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks 👍

[@bigbore442001]

Nice video. I was wondering what the Dongle Rings were. Now I need to get at least two sets.

[@andrecharlebois705]

you can also use the rings in tandem as a webbing \ belt clasp.

[@RobertMartinezPhoto]

Awesome tip!!!! Love it man!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@RobertMartinezPhoto]

@@SurvivalRussia You as well brother! From Chicago!

[@charlesartificer2158]

Is that all you use the rings for?

[@nnglnd]

I'd like to spend a couple days camping out there.

[@user-vi6wf4gh9x]

Last week it dropped to -8°C in my part of England, so I finally got to wear the wool jacket you have on in this video, that you recommended a while ago. It's brilliant, just wish I had gone down a size when ordering! Cheers Lars.

[@billhundley7798]

Good day Lars. This video reminded me. Your wool coat? Didn’t you have a contact for the maker one time? Looking for wool pullover myself. Thanks

[@donross5995]

Try Lester Rivers outfitters, has a great heavy duty anorak pullover. Very heavy 100% wool. Sized to layer underneath. On the pricey side but love mine & well worth it. You only get what you pay for.

[@asmith7876]

If you are rich, look up Weather Wool. The products look amazing but you could easily spend more than a car payment on them!

[@christianwilbergvolden9320]

Morn, Lars! Good to see you in your natural habitat again. Did you know you can make rings from birch-saplings also? Its really genius! Its called "vidjeband". You can make simple loops (good for up to 300kg), loop on a stick for carrying(Y-branch) , snowshoes, ski-bindings. You name it. A real gem from the norwegian old-timers. God jul!

[@christianwilbergvolden9320]

I tried to send a link to a video about it but got deleted. If anyone is interested , look up "Vidjespenning fra Aust-Agder husflidslag". It's the classic ring with open/release function.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I have two such rings on the large crossbar. The Siberian natives use these for all sorts of purposes.

[@cherripaterson6066]

Always enjoy your videos on survival. thanks for bringing this to us

[@rodofsteel6662]

Lmao 😂 I believed the freezing and dying from sweating… thanks for clearing that up.

[@rileybrown6629]

Very Cool

[@georgethomas4483]

hey guy stay home and get well we can wait on the vids - get healthy man your looking rough

[@RAYANDERS-w4t]

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brucecox31]

Lars, your channel is now listed daily on my KZbin feed! Yea! I have had such an issue with your channel in the past, but it is working fine now. KZbin must have finally fixed their algorithm issues.

[@SurvivalRussia]

That would be great!

[@diederikmuld3r]

My spouse was watching the movie Despicable me and the voice of the Gru character somehow made me think of you haha. And then I listened to you talking and then I knew exactly why. Very cool! Thnx for your great video's!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@jamesjenkins81]

Hi lars, Merry christmas to you and your family, love your program. Metal rings - oil field - use them as gaskets in high pressure flanges - about 5 inches in diameter. source used ones, strong as hell, probably going for free, or a favour.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@tonysmith5924]

I have a fear of heights when you put the camera up high!🤣🤣🤣

[@The5As7]

Good tip. Hopefully you are able to collect some Moose meat. Btw, I don't know how you wouldn't sweat if you do any work outside in the winter? Take care Lars and family, Merry Christmas.

[@Tholorthoredan]

Hey Lars, great video and an awesome tip. Can you tell us what size these rings are? 10 cm diameter? All the best fom germany!

[@Zinnsee]

If I'm out with a vehicle sure, otherwise I'll just use paracord or steel wire for the same result and safe the additional weight

[@quintond.7888]

Hey Lars, I've been following you for a while and have been thinking on trying a siberian fire this winter. I'm in central Tennessee, USA and we have some pine here but hardwoods dominate the landscape. Have you tried this with harder woods? We have tons of oak and hickory, cherry, several species of maple, lots of species but pine is a little harder to get my hands on. If you have any advice it would be appreciated greatly.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Viewers say it works with hardwood. Make sure it's dry :)

[@quintond.7888]

@Andy L good advice. It's really wet and cold where you are I have to assume?

[@quintond.7888]

@Andy L I feel like you and I would get along well. I was out in the ice last winter with an overnight low of -12C and had to bail after hiking ~8km into a heavily trafficked "wilderness" that ended up being depleted of enough wood to keep me warm all night. Just trying to decrease my chances of a similar event. I typically will build a fire and scoot long (3+ meter) logs into it as the night goes on but I'm always looking for any means to reduce fire upkeep or keep me warmer. Stay well down there.

[@huntarama9375]

So i have a question?? In really cold,low humidity conditions and you are wearing breathable clothes ,do you get wet from sweat or does the moisture evaporate straight away. I do recall climbing in the mountains in winter wearing two thin layers of wool and sweat wasnt a problem.i was sweating cause ice was forming on my fleece back pack. Most of my cold weather experience has been between 0 and mimus 5 butt this day in was in excess of minus ten and very dry. My water bottle was frozen solid by the first stop and a sandwedge would dry out before you had finished eating it.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I do get wet from sweating, but it dries off relatively fast. It's also very dry cold here. You can see the "sweat" on my watch cap. I pretty much dry out my long sleeve t shirts in an hour or so.

[@wrxs1781]

Looking outside at my barbecue covered in two feet of snow, my thoughts are, hope Lars is having fun, the winter woodland adventures are not for me. We go ice fishing in our heated tents and that is about as adventuress as we get.

[@rexochroy2]

👌👍

[@TOAOZuur]

Always surprised to see that 15 cm of snowfall and a temperature of -15 degrees Celsius isn't that much fur you. In The Netherlands it would be extreme winter. How about Denmark?

[@ikadan]

Hey lars, long time no write, I was wondering that i know you like your hunter skiis and your snow shoes. But what are your thoughts on MINISKIS? respectifully they are like snow shoes. If you modify them a bit you can make them into hunter skiis. Do you see the potential?

[@davekolstad8581]

Usually when in the woods my hands are carrying a shotgun, not a shovel. Ha

[@OverKill150]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Rokonroller]

Greetings from Canada my friend! The y tub is obviously being hard to deal with in not sending notifications on your channel. I’ve made it a habit at least once a week to check in. Great to see you! Stay well❤🙏🏻👍

[@SurvivalRussia]

Welcome back! Happy Healthy 2023!!

[@ChrisThompson-nn2pv]

👍👍

[@hastingshastings72]

Lars! Hello sir! Was that the extent of your commenting on Les Stroud? Is there more to it than that? Cotton next to the skin and sweating right? Not a good mix. Potentially a deadly mix yes? And before I comment any further, can you let us know which video you are commenting on? The bush plane crash one? A little further insight to what you are commenting on, could lead to better and further discussions. All the best!

[@SurvivalRussia]

It is the second "pilot" or test episode called "Winter." His later videos are much better and less sensational.

[@kingking98100]

Nothing worse than snow falling into your neck/hood area

[@Lindisfarne666]

Not the dongle rings i was thinking of.

[@George-jn8qr]

I’ve been wondering for a long time- why do you speak English in your videos? I can think of a few possible reasons but I’m very curious to know why

[@spokeschain5922]

He is a Dane who married a Russian, so actually tri lingual. :)

[@barukkazhad8998]

Wtf ???? No fire .....??? I actually got cold watching

[@DarryllC]

Heh-heh...Yeah - If Les was right I should have died about 1000 times by now :)

[@chya9262]

No Russian Yeti Story Telling Hour? Shame on Lars...

[@gideonbrand1116]

Us not is

[@DragonSMP]

you look tired Lars

[@junkmail4613]

I see you moving through the woods, and I think of the battlegrounds of the winter in Ukraine. Looks like horrible conditions for all. So wrong!

[@SurvivalRussia]

It's not really cold on the battlefields. Around 0c and sometimes a bit higher and lower. Not like here or aro8und Moscow at all. It's southern Russia/UKR. It would be great if both sides would come to terms. so much wasted life...

[@ScarecrowsSwords]

Dude I love you’re tricks there super awesome to borrow your phrase.