Snow Wheeling / Camping With The Legendary Jeep XJ

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hey guys, I filmed this one in a bit more of an old school chilled format much like my older content. Not so much narration and rolling with the trip. I hope you enjoy the video as it was probably one of the best outings of this winter. Despite being short it was great to try out all of the upgrades on the Jeep and for camp to be made easier. I have also secured a locker, so in the future I should be able to take on some more challenging conditions without the front end flopping in deep snow. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the outing and thanks again for watching! Mike PS. this went up at the wrong time previously, so if your seeing the notification again I had to stop that and set it to the correct time, or I get penalised by the algorithm.

[@darwinLee81283]

Always love your Vids ! Much respect to you and what you can do:)

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

@@darwinLee81283 Thanks for watching!

[@benhuggins850]

Outstanding as always. Thanks Mike!

[@n9ghtb9k5r]

Enjoy the videos! What swaybar disconnect is this?

[@edvinenerstedt3180]

I would like to see a vlog with the legendary neighbour Peter

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Peters a good man! I'm not sure if I could get him on video though. I could try and lure him onto the camera with some old tractor parts.

[@MrMacGiollaChainnigh]

My new favorite channel. Tech tips, gear, goofiness, reality, willingness to adapt... I love it

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

[@t_poutsider]

Awesome as always fella, as for the double bagging.... always double Bag for your tea, for Big foot and definitely Dogging 🤣 Keep the great content rolling 👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Pg tips are so weak once you've had Yorkshire, haha. Thanks for watching, mate!

[@jimfrattaroli6222]

Stick with the saw Mike, warms you twice! Great video

[@allover4309]

Windmills in wild places suck 7:22

[@allover4309]

Combating air pollution by polluting the scenery 👌

[@vippassin]

Epic vid, thanks for the content and the comedy gold.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching!

[@mycowilderness3489]

No torch in that setup?? School boy error... looked an awesome spot to sleep though!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I forgot it. Yeah its a really nice location, as long as the windmills are not in sight. Thanks for watching.

[@buzzboykin9982]

Great, another Mike video! Preparations. First, a cup of Yorkshire Gold? Yep. Second, Polish Army surplus cot wool blanket? Yep. Third, Samantha pumped and prepped? ? ? Nope. Probably for the best anyway. Many thanks for another enjoyable video.

[@alexhearn8943]

Can I donate a stihl 161 chainsaw to you it's new

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I've just seen your comment! Wow, that's unbelievably generous of you! I Googled the model, and it looks like a very highly quality electric chainsaw that's not too big. Are you sure? Thanks for watching

[@alexhearn8943]

Hello yes I'm sure . But the stihl 161 is not electric is that a problem?

[@alexhearn8943]

@WorkshoptoWilderness my mistake it's it's the 162

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It's not an issue at all that it's not electric. I've been using a friends Huskavana to get the hang of it all. I will probably get some trousers, gloves and boots for it too. Where do you live? Are you based in Europe or the USA? Thank you again

[@alexhearn8943]

@WorkshoptoWilderness I'm in the UK essex (don't judge) and no it's not stolen lol

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

I wish I had a $dollar for every time I watched a KZbin video and someone mentioned "there's a fine line between the scent of a dogging site, and the scent of big foot"

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

chainsaw? Amazing how some viewers are pretty spendy with your money! LOL!!!

[@togray619]

Mike and the Jeep rocks! And you don't need a chain saw-you are doing just fine without it. Mike, I just had to add about the camera work, the time lapse was absolutely beautiful! I had to grab my wife to show her too-we both enjoyed your work.

[@garystephen3611]

Man you have done yourself proud with that whole set-up. Appreciate all your content Mike. Keep up the great work.

[@karstenb.436]

Ey Mike, congrats that the family is growing🎉 extra challenges going outdoors and overlanding. As per usual thx for sharing. Great footage

[@stuartb9194]

Life lesson from the man: never sleep with a cheap bag, got it

[@MegaRetr]

Mike thanks a lot for this video

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@CaptainCrunchyBits]

I know you from your old channel Mike - the amenities such as a chainsaw make a trip like yours easier in a way but I think being out and using basic tools is a lot more rewarding. Also, if you don't like the sound of the diesel heater, I think you can do without the noise of a chainsaw. The chance of attracting big foot is a lot smaller, too ;)

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah, I'm still in two minds about it. I can see how an electric once would be beneficial and not as loud, but I'm sure there just as dangerous. It's being alone in these locations that concern me, coupled with my lack of experience. Thanks again

[@simplylifeau]

Nice one Mike, always love the humour and that time lapse was awesome! 👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@jawajava25]

Hello from Alaska USA! Wanted to say I enjoy your videos! Very nostalgic for me, probably because I used to share the same passion you have, but for an XJ I had over 10 years ago. It is interesting that you guys have the oem diesel xjs in Sweden, i have never seen one here. Back then I had an interest in ditching my 4.0 for a 4bt Cummins or OM617 Mercedes but it was not in the budget at the time and my high mileage 4.0 kept on running. A Dana 44 would be difficult or impossible to find where you are, they were even uncommon to find in salvage yards here as well but that would be perfect for your locker and front axle setup, they were popular here in the xjs for your size tires. The rubicon tj front dana 44s or an old wagoneer 44 with corrected lug pattern. Not sure if you guys have them there but that would be awesome to see you get one in your xj one day if you could find a used one for a good price. Your humor also is good for a giggle 😅 keep up your enthusiasm for your project, its great to see.

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Honestly, this has to be one of if not the best set up XJ I have seen. It's just so well set for the environment you camp/ overland in. Love the video. Aussie fan. 🇦🇺🦘🚙

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thank you! Its getting there for sure. I think a slightly cleaner drawer system with the option of sleeping inside in winter, a removable roof tent and it would be better in the snow. Thanks for watching and greeting from Sweden!

[@phillims1]

Beautiful time lapse! Your b roll stuff is really quite nice.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@wandering_not_lost]

Really great video, I enjoyed it loads, thank you. I think Zout is salt in Dutch. Hope you manage to stay one step ahead of Bigfoot.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Glad you enjoyed it! Ah that makes sense, salt!. Bigfoots always seems to know where I am. Thanks for watching.

[@BunkerDawes]

The set up is working well 👍 Cracking time lapse 👍👍👍

[@MarlinsManFan]

Mike I recently made a trip from Sacramento to Tahoe and a snowstorm hit. Had to use chains the first time. Ty your spirit gave me strength 🔧

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Glad you got out of it safely and good that you had the chains on board!

[@819ANT]

new Netflix series "Dogging with Bigfoot"

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

They've missed a trick there! I would be watching that in the tent. Thanks for watching

[@christiantornebladh5609]

All of a sudden he said jag skall ha korv😂😂 love your video Mike

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I wanted to do a swedish speaking episode, but I'm not quite there yet. Thanks for watching

[@christiantornebladh5609]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness keep up the good work 👍

[@TheJimmythecorkscrew]

Love your dry wit mate...Dildo Baggins ;) Beautiful place and thanks for sharing. Love it and subbed

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for subscribing and for watching!

[@AsoreAreola]

Hi, I’m glad you managed to keep away from Bigfoot. I usually don’t poop for days so I have one in the shoot. My old man said he hates a sticky wick. Top tip ☝🏼

[@farstrider79]

Chainsaws are nice, I own two. That being said, I wouldnt take one out that deep in the wilderness alone and use them...but thats me. I'd be more tempted to get a bigger hand saw like a silky big boy or something like that. I know that they can really be about the same cost sometimes, but they never run out of gas and the carb never needs cleaning. BTW, as someone else who has had bowel issues, watching you have hotdogs for dinner and a pancake for breakfast is killing me!🤣

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

That's my main concern to ne honest. I would need trousers, gloves, headgear and boots to be safe with it. I know many don't do this with the electric ones as they appear to be seen as safter. But I'm just not sure. Yeah my food choices on that camp were not the best lol! I paid for that later. Thanks for the info, advice and for watching.

[@farstrider79]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness The electric ones are just as dangerous. I've got a Ryobi battery powered and an old gas Craftsman. The chain spins around the bar just as fast and that's the dangerous part.

[@dawnfirephotography]

Your sense of humor is great, even dryer than mine! Any chance you have the name and artist of the song played during your timelapse handy?

[@dawnfirephotography]

Also, I can't afford a chainsaw either. One day brother we will make short work of the firewood

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/200999326-background-ambient-documentary-film

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah I hope so mate, we keep moving forward! Thanks for watching.

[@dawnfirephotography]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness thank you!

[@steveafanador6441]

If i was rich and didnt have to worry about working i would love to do stuff like this. Looks so relaxing

[@farstrider79]

........you don't have to be rich.

[@mindaugasstankus5943]

@@farstrider79well off at min. and have job not sucking whole life and health out... so ye... need to be rich for vast majority in the world and even in "developed" one.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I'm not ritch financially although compared to some countries I am obviously. Compared to others in this country, I'm not well off at all. I've built up gear over about 15 year's I suppose. It all depends how much you work and what your free time looks like. Thanks for watching

[@ashandfireline]

You know, this might just be the way my partner and I are, having grown up around loggers and wildland firefighters and having seen a lot of really bad things happen with chainsaws involved, but we've found that chainsaws aren't always the answer. They make fast work of things, yes, but there's something to be said for cutting wood with a saw/hatchet/axe. It's not as dangerous (especially when you're alone), not as obnoxiously loud, doesn't require a ton of safety gear, easier to maintain, nowhere near as expensive to buy/use. And really, it keeps you in good shape and keeps you warm when it's cold. And, for us, there's something strangely satisfying about doing something with your own two hands. Also, it was great hearing you speak a bit of Swedish! We are trying to learn Swedish, so it was fun to hear!

[@shooter77us]

I'll grant you that there's satisfaction in hand tools, but I can assure you that a chainsaw is safer than an axe or hatchet for processing large firewood.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I must admit I'm tow mind about it. I mostly come from a hiking bushcraft background so for me an axe is more important than my belt knife. I don't really enjoy sawing by hand due to a injury I took to my shoulder in my 20's. It does keep me working, moving and staying in shape to a degree though. Its nice to work hard and earn your meal, so to speak, considering i've driven to the location. I'm sure in the right hands a chainsaw can be very safe, its my own hands I worry about as I have no experience with one.

[@shooter77us]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness Just like anything else, read the manual, watch some videos and get some practice and it's not much to do. Learning to weld sucks way worse. 🤣

[@WCWilderness]

Nice vid as always mate! I’m curious, you deflated your tyres, inflated and deflated again. Did you inflated because you thought you will not have to deflate again, or you did it because hard surface can damage the tyre if it’s deflated even on short distance? PS can’t wait to see you working on 4.0!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

The distance between the first track and the second was about 15 kilometers. Some of its was on a normal road so I aired up as I would be driving at high speed. There was no accessibility for me in the first location so I did a tour of some of the backroads in and remembered the second location from a previous camp. Next winter when I have the E lockers in, I excited to tackle some more challenging conditions and not have to back out. The 4.0 is awaiting some spider gears and then its game on! Thanks for watching.

[@Buzzyfuzz]

❤always love your content. Thank you.

[@curtisb9424]

nothing like watching mike get lost in his LEGENDARY jeep xj while laughing my arse off.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@intelligentcomputing]

Epic.

[@ГлебБорисов-й5м]

Крутое видео!

[@JackFalltrades]

Good to see you again, Mike. 😊

[@professionalbodger]

Build your own rooftop tent dude! You defo have the skills!

[@nathanbarns3750]

Mike, any thoughts on an overland trailer build? Love the content!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I'm not sure, to be honest. The point of the build was to keep it small and self-contained. It just doesn't work well for a family of four with is only a few weeks of the years camping (at the moment). As time goes on and the kids grow, so will their tolerance for the colder months, so perhaps we do more together over winter, too. The xj will be too small, I think. I don't want to get a trailer as it feels more natural to have a different vehicle like a 4wd van. Make a family touring build from it buy not expect it to do what the xj could do. Despite this I couldn't afford it anyway, so building a trailer is easier

[@nathanbarns3750]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness I have the same thoughts, myself. I also have an XJ (4.0L) that I am making into an overland vehicle, and I have two small children. In my case, an overland trailer makes sense in multiple areas. It makes the XJ lighter, taking many of the heavy items off the truck like tents, food/water, gear, power, air, etc. It also makes detaching and wandering around with the vehicle nice, when exploring with the family is the goal, all while being able to come back to a base camp. It would also allow me to expand my camping setup for the family, all while keeping a smaller vehicle.

[@neilmartinsr4610]

Very interesting montage at the end. I really enjoyed the video, and your ramblings are wonderful.

[@stouttom5]

Another great episode Mike, I really enjoyed it. The timelapse was fantastic combined with that great piece of music. Any chance you could tell me whom that tune is by? Many Thanks

[@moecantileverjr]

Hi. Thanks 5psi.

[@betulaobscura]

Cool episode!

[@hempseedaddict]

Maybe you could add deployable blades from the front of your jeep like speed racer had...

[@nextweeksadventure]

I run a Howling Moon Stargazer on my xj. Kind of a pain in the dick for setup and pack away but does come in large sizes. Full size to king bed. Also very thick canvas for winter camps

[@allover4309]

Fabulous outro! 👍

[@051biohaz]

Another great one, thanks for the upload..:)

[@granitesand78]

Awesome video. The time lapse and the music was epic

[@pbssandman9985]

Have you seen traces of the forest people up there? Know where you are approximately and there are reports that more people have seen signs of their presence there ??

[@Robdutton91]

This is intriguing, is this an urban legend or is it legit?

[@pbssandman9985]

@@Robdutton91 100% legit there are several people in Sweden who have seen them, I am one of them, so I know they are here. I live about 200 km from where the video was filmed and have heard several people in that area who have seen what I call the forest people / Bigfoot So 100% legit !!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah, I've seen a creature about 30 kilometres from this location about 5 years ago. I hiked to one of the highest points in the area to camp and stumbled upon three collapsed cabins. It's a long story, but there was some kind of humanoid that warned me out of location aggressively. I've never been back there, but remember the gut feeling I had when I hiked into the location. So now if something doesn't feel right, I leave. My sami friend and I talk about this, and he's also seen humanoid creatures in the deep wilderness.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

This is why I actually make the Bigfoot jokes.

[@GadgetViper]

Stunning time lapse. If I had that Jeep, I'd fabricate a support that would allow for an 11 foot hammock to hang during the warmer months, ever considered it?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I've tried it in the summer. I enjoy it for lounging around it but not for sleeping. The sound of the flies all around the hammock is annoying along with the constant daylight. It feels like daytime, so I tend not to sleep very well. I'm sure It's just a matter of getting used to it. Thanks again

[@axolotlkid7143]

Bel posto bravo

[@adrianalvarezgonnet2622]

Hola , excelente lugar y las imágenes del fuego espectacular y como anda el xj es un maquinon

[@jcricket-vr5xr]

First time I ever saw you eat pancakes 😂

[@axolotlkid7143]

Ho anche io un xj e mi piacerebbe sapere le tue preparazioni per delle idee da riportare sulla mia ,,, grande

[@svenerikhansen]

Nice rig, 35’’ tires?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thank you! Yeah, they are 35x12.50r15.

[@bushman4124]

Yes it is time you come for a real adventure to the mountains of Norway lol, The schenksiroop is made of carmalized sugar and is of course the best sirop in the world...is it healthy wel i am diabetic so for me a defently No, but does it taste good Yes, absolutly. i love your steal plate for in the fire. something i have to look into. if you need more winter trips the winter last here til the end of may and the roads are more challencing more steep. good luck with big foot. send me a pm to tell me which part of sweden you live.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I've spent a few months in Norway with the Jeep, also hiking trips. The issue I found with vehicular travel is the accessibility to trails is limited due to stricter laws. Its also not seen as acceptable by Norwegians in general to drive these service roads, especially in winter. The snowmobile laws are also very different. So, I generally avoid travelling to Norway with vehicle camping or exploration as an expectation. Backpacking, hiking and wild camping are generally the reasons I go there. The Muurrikka is a great pan for the fire, a bit heavy for backpacking but worth getting, even for the garden bbqs etc. I'm based near Lycksele, so unfortunately the winter is long enough, and its just started snowing again..... Almost there but by May it should be cleared up thankfully. Anyway thanks for watching.

[@bushman4124]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness Well my land is 9000 acres so you can drive on all the service roads, do you still hunt? maybe it is nice to come in the hunting season and than we can hunt together. your family is of course welcome as well. open invitation think about it. and yes the snow scooter laws are crazy here, that is sweden much better. but income and low crime is better than sweden and i like the mountains.

[@bushman4124]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness or maybe i can comeup your way i would love to hunt for wild porc.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

@@bushman4124 Its true, the income is poo in these small towns, although I think the crime stays in the south fortunately (for now). That's super generous of you and I would certainly take you up on the offer to do some exploration in the Norwegian mountains if possible. I dream to hunt again, I miss it but its not gone forever. I still own my guns in the UK, although I am yet to take the exam here. I think the exam is strange, it should be divided up into sections, but that's just me. We don't have pigs around here, just bear, elk, beaver, roe, capercaillie and other grouse species. Most seem to lobe elk hunting but personally I've always been a bird hunter at heart. Your of course welcome to though. I mostly fly fish the summer on my little raft.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

@@bushman4124 Snow scooter laws are apparently changing here btw.

[@yunk9]

"Dilldo Baggins" 😆

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hes out there.

[@denisplatonov280]

Майк, до какого давления ты спускал колёса?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

About 5 psi on the first track. Then, on the second, it was around 10. I could have gone lower on the second track, but I was feeling lazy. Thanks for watching

[@57WillysCJ]

Looked to be a good outing. People complain about the the difference in American words when most of the time they are from different languages. Buffalo and Moose are said to originate from Native American/First Nation words. Can't fault that really.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah, that's true. Lots of people do call it moose here. The academics get upset when I use that word, but I've adopted the local slang. Thanks for watching

[@chopperchuck]

Mike just a suggestion for you I have a antipolar bear talisman Where is I like to call it my antipolar bear stick Anyways as long as I've had my antipolar bear stick I have never once seen a polar bear in my state maybe you could get one for Bigfoot just saying

[@chopperchuck]

$10 for a tiny container of maple syrup? Here in the United States maple syrup grows in trees

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah it's very expensive 😕

[@shaunmccaw2911]

👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Jevester]

Pancake topping tip: Sugar + lemon juice. Also, nothing wrong with schenkstroop!

[@CJLane-62]

2nd for the algorithm 😂

[@FamilyMods]

You're not walking funny so I assume Bigfoot hasn't caught up with you yet.