Solo Camping and Cooking in the Backcountry during a Rainstorm

Out in the woods for a quick one-nighter - cooking up some of my favorite foods and experiencing some of Summers finest weather. Also getting out to test out my new tent
Instagram: @xanderbudnick
Music by my brother Maxim Budnick - • Music for Study, Medit... '
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[@XanderBudnick]

Just so ya know! All trees used as firewood in the video are dead trees. Live trees don't make good firewood as they contain a lot of water and moisture (I also love trees). Trees that die standing make excellent firewood as they remain less penetrable to rainwater over wood that's laying on the ground. Have a great day :D

[@tatsuyaperalta1053]

Nice

[@blulag6346]

Love you dude but don't explain or listen to small minded people who think you're just going along chopping trees for no reason. This is survival and a way of life! God forbid you step on an Ant and all hell breaks loose.😧

[@Lilianjade]

@@blulag6346 it’s still a good thing that he explains who he is to his viewers . This makes his honorable intentions public and inspires others to do similar .

[@earthangel8730]

wisdom

[@artkryss496]

do not cut down large dead trees, they are home to caterpillars, insects and some birds

[@johnstanton2182]

There’s something relaxing about watching you set up camp, get camp fire going with ya cover and ya tent and then just spending the night relaxing and enjoying your night :)

[@XanderBudnick]

Glad you enjoy

[@around6563]

😍😍😍😍

[@mmcLvcBJn]

Exactly. I watch him, and I don’t even like camping..

[@scotty6124]

It really makes it feel like you're right there.

[@My_HighnesS]

now imagine actually being there

[@justus1661]

Hands down your best wood-cutting montage yet!

[@XanderBudnick]

Glad you liked it

[@around6563]

😍😍😍😍

[@coreysonofander]

The sound of you slicing through that wood is sugar to my ears.

[@TC-iw6gg]

Eggs are sold at room temp in Australia and they last for weeks. I think the advice is if once they are refrigerated, you are supposed to keep them chilled or else there could be condensation and it is the water droplets that can harbour bad microbes that could spoil the eggs.

[@bonpecheur4565]

@Wren Wilson Exactly ! Thats the real reason , same thing in Europe where they dont wash eggs .

[@xxredmaxx]

Eggs sold at room temp here in the uk too

[@sasander78]

@Wren Wilson Washing is supposed to prevent salmonella but the rates are the same for washing and non-washing countries. I think Japan and USA are the only ones who wash the eggs.

[@pavelfrybort9959]

@Wren Wilson Mineral oil? As in 5w30?

[@pavelfrybort9959]

BTW, here (North of Spain) eggs are sold unrefrigerated...

[@davidmabrey8286]

Xander, I just discovered your channel yesterday and have been binge watching ever since. As a 54 year old father who loves getting out into nature with my son, daughter and grandkids, it makes me happy to see young people enjoying themselves outdoors. Keep up the great work, I'll be looking forward to your new videos

[@XanderBudnick]

Happy to hear that my friend. Glad your enjoying the content. Have an awesome day

[@around6563]

😍😍😍😍

[@SSL0707Star]

I just discovered this channel today and I’m hooked completely. It’s almost 1AM now, have to go to sleep 🌙 but I already turned on 🔔

[@FeelingThis09]

Just did a 2 night camp/canoe trip at Vermillion Lake in Ontario with some friends, we got absolutely dumped on h the rain but the trip was fantastic. Great video

[@Whyohwhy65]

Moved down to California awhile back… I would have like to feel rain again. I especially like summer rain.

[@nicknchrist]

Nice spots on the Vermillion Lake? Done a lot of offshore fishing off the Verm. River but I've never ventured to get away on the Lake.

[@around6563]

😍😍😍😍

[@abir95571]

There’s something about the sound of heavy rain especially when it falls on a tarp 🤤

[@jimmymemon]

I have seen many people doing this stuff on YT. But there is something enigmatic about Xander. I just love him and his videos.

[@Tenfdy]

with the eegs it depends how they are treated in canada. if they are washed (natural protective layer removed) than they dont last that long. germs can get easier trough the shell. in other countries they dont wash them so they last longer because there is a protective layer. in europe for example it is even prohibited to wash them before selling. thats why they also sell them without beeing refrigerated. they even recommend not putting them in refrigerators so they stay dryer (in Europe/Germany). Just read that Canada washes them like USA. So be carefull having them to long not cooled.

[@erinmichaud9111]

If you get eggs from the farm directly ( or from your hens!) they will last for weeks.

[@puzzlebuilding101]

as an austrian i can confirm

[@sh4dowchas3r]

The eggs Xander had were brownish so still had the full shell so wouldn't need to be kept refigerated.

[@bonpecheur4565]

@@sh4dowchas3r the color of the eggs depends on the race of the hen , not if it was washed or not .

[@XanderBudnick]

gotta get me some hens then

[@mygrandma3041]

Oh, you're back, dear. Thank you for the wholesome video. It surely makes this old lady relax and reduce my trouble of sleeping. I love the sound of the rain, the crackling fire, the scenery and the overall ambience. Such a great job you did there! I was confused why would you lay down on the ground like that but it turns out you were checking the position.

[@Akurn]

My wife uses his videos for sleeping too :) although the food often makes us hungry in bed haha

[@XanderBudnick]

:p

[@around6563]

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[@tburnett398]

Absolute great video! Love the imperfections , candor, humility and humor. ❤

[@piv9976]

this one time me and my husband went on holiday with our tent and it rained 3 days straight. Everyone was inside of their tents and you could see it was soaked in there meanwhile we were outside under the tarp with a makeshift campfire inside of our foldable mini grill enjoying life. Somehow we always dread rain but in the end it's always an awesome experience at least if you are well prepared

[@chocozelnut]

You have no idea how I feel blessed by just knowing you're uploading a new video. Watching this feels like home to me. Keep up the good work!

[@around6563]

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[@jacqueline7118]

Wonderful overnighter. A rainy day in the woods is better than a sunny in the city anytime! :) Thanks for sharing. :)

[@XanderBudnick]

I agree

[@Gundolf2056]

Eggs can be out of the fridge and still be perfectly healthy and tasty to eat for many days. Keeping them in the fridge is very Northamerican. In Germany they have 2 expiration dates - one cooled, one for not cooled eggs. The shell is actually a very potent protection from spoilage.

[@mylesmazzotta9072]

I think my favorite thing about these videos has slowly evolved into you saying "life's good" while still showing how much of a struggle it is to have anything nice out in the woods

[@MrYellosno]

I would have a mental breakdown at 07:20, Xander just says: Whoops!

[@around6563]

😍😍😍😍

[@kateleadsom8683]

The thought of being alone, in the middle of nowhere is soooo appealing to me right now. The world seems to falling apart and it's trying to take me with it!😣

[@around6563]

😍😍😍😍

[@kylegoss4728]

He has a very careen and relaxing way about his adventures. I suggest watching this Chanel it is very soothing.

[@johndrocky4377]

Paraphrasing… “When the French 🇫🇷 came up with French Toast, did they know about maple🍁syrup?” GOOD?!! 🤣😂👏👏

[@TheModernGamerShow]

That rain though! Glad to see you enjoying time by yourself again. 2 meals made, loved it! Can't wait for the next trip!

[@around6563]

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[@lqmn3238]

Man your uploads never disappoints me. Loving the effort . Wish i could go camping with you ❤️

[@around6563]

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[@TheNisa99]

Im addicted to tour videos. I keep watching non stop since yesterday

[@earthangel8730]

Fresh unwashed eggs are ok at room temperature for about 2 weeks. They last around 3 months refrigerated. French toast is delish and best when using stale bread or slightly toasted bread. Poke it with a fork before soaking for maximum delight. Maple syrup is a wonder food! The background music you insert in most of your videos is ethereal and absolutely perfect!

[@brodiec3036]

Listening to the firewood montage is the most satisfying and soothing thing I have ever heard in my entire life

[@around6563]

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[@LauraWoodsYurok]

Lovely video! Short and sweet, overnight with delicious food, some rain and lots of beautiful scenery. Thanks for taking us along for the adventure ❤️

[@around6563]

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[@themothership24]

Xander, I did a quick scan to see if anyone else had talked about eggs. We take "fresh from the chicken butt" eggs, unwashed, and then they can be safely kept unrefrigerated. Do not wash them until needed - that coating is needed to protect them from the air spoiling them.

[@gregp3824]

Besides the views, the meals and the locations, the thing I love about your videos is you show your trips in their fullness, warts and all. you are one of us. THANK YOU.

[@johnhighstreet5199]

The music!!! Awesome- makes SUCH a huge difference. Fantastic.

[@around6563]

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[@StonedGamers]

Who needs Saturday cartoons when you've got Xander! (Just realized I haven't watched cartoons in over 13 years, that hurt...)

[@FatChefR1chy]

Xander just wanted to say thank you. You as a person are very relatable. I really enjoy your videos they are very relaxing.

[@brochudavid13]

Love the lost lakes mug lol great promo hahaha great job can't wait to see what's next.

[@90031jimmy]

The more I watch your epic videos, the more I would love to be in the wild. Just can't wait to get off my job and just head to the countryside ... Thanks for sharing all the footages, can't imagine how hard it is to film in high quality while camping! Keep it rolling dude🤞

[@around6563]

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[@FragenAnsLeben]

Husband and me are watching your vids, while we are at home (working) and getting inspirations for the next trip. Thank you so much for all the effort. The quality you provide is amazing.

[@40intrek]

You pack up that tent faster then anyone else, hands down !! And now I'm Hungary!!!

[@LjVics]

Honestly love your videos really helps to unwind and relax and learn all at the same time keep up the good work !!

[@around6563]

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[@yiro2943]

i just can't believe this kind of content is free

[@around6563]

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[@leonardovasquez9011]

I just woke up, make a cup of coffee, some snacks, a blanket and a new video of our buddy Xander. This day will be awesome

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Fantastic video from top to bottom. If I have to pick a favorite part is the super slick editing around the firewood processing. I could watch Xander videos all day.

[@XanderBudnick]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@around6563]

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[@crisoxley5202]

Glad you're back man. Love the cookery and seeing what meals you're able to rustle up with very few ingredients! Life is good 👊

[@XanderBudnick]

life is good!

[@around6563]

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[@journeysnotraces]

Like the addition of atmospheric music. Well done, excellent addition

[@sojournerbushcraft]

The look of pure bliss as you demolished that breakfast sandwich was fantastic ... can't fake that. Some of the best breakfast dishes you've showed us out in the woods. Will be trying both of those for sure, maybe pop some sausage gravy on top of that bannock. Enjoyed your rapid cuts for the portages and the water dumping out of patches every time you flip it, great story as always. Channel is growing like crazy, keep it up.

[@MarkOfArgyll]

Looks like a ZPack bit of gear there!? If it is, coooool always wondered what they'd be like. Eggs can last a long time out of a fridge, depending how the animal husbandry. In the UK where animal standards are high, we don't put eggs in the fridge because of this. Places like the US have poor animal husbandry, have to use chemicals to clean the shells which weakens them making them more susceptible to disease etc.

[@MitchMcLean]

This is a video I knew I needed, thank you Xander!

[@around6563]

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[@jungamalar]

I've been slowing watching through every single one of your videos for last few weeks. I just want to day I really love your content. It's made me feel so content to be happy for the small things in life and appreciate all the people I have around me. I know this is an old vid but I hope you see this and know you've helped me through allot mentally. Much love from the UK. Congrats on over a year of being sober too! Chris

[@YAJM_]

Sound of rain is so relaxing 😎

[@il7098]

Good to see you back Xander! I know it sounds like a strange combination... but French Toast and Peanut Butter goes very well together- especially if the Peanut Butter is melted. As for the tent, my guess is the Duplex Freestanding Flex Kit? Awesome setup!

[@XanderBudnick]

sounds good and aye youre correct

[@trueaussieray9093]

Good gess charl, I had no idea what the tent was! 5 imaginary Xander dollarydoos coming your way! 😁 💸

[@FictionWeLiveIn]

Another odd combo, or at least I get weird looks whenever I tell people about it, is bacon and peanutbutter, especially as a sandwich. I put it on my BLT's.

[@around6563]

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[@jasona9959]

Another great video. Glad you’re back.

[@around6563]

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[@hikingiceland]

What a hypnotizing video! Videos like this one right here give me the inspiration to go out TODAY to explore and feel the nature first hand! :) thank you for this piece of work Budnick! As of now I have started planing my next video :)

[@timbarrera2539]

“And a little bit of maple syrup, just for flavor”.

[@aryang1232]

amazing channel how time flies, keep it up

[@BackcountryKiwi]

He's back! Absolutely awesome Xander!

[@around6563]

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[@davidfirth6535]

Excellent video, awesome breakfast sandwich! thank you.

[@carlopetersvlog6956]

Man you are one of a kind. Please do not stop uploading. New fan here!!!

[@mariehebert3325]

It is a dyneema tent from Zpacks! With the optional poles instead of the trekking poles

[@mchlwtsn]

I have this one and I love it.

[@sumljivc]

Congratulations, you get 5 IXD (imaginary xander dollars), the worth of which is priceless.

[@XanderBudnick]

aye nailed it - Heres your reward! ........

[@filippyknow]

@@XanderBudnick lets start a crypto with this 😂

[@birdsrainforest429]

This video makes me feel more brave. 💪😉

[@itxkyle_6563]

I love these videos, they take back to school when I use to go camping with my class and use to have my own tent and make camp fires etc! Best thing about the trips is making the food😂 thank you for these videos Xander!

[@littlebuddyFilms]

Your videos are just fun and beautiful! Thanks for the work you put into them and sharing your adventures!

[@XanderBudnick]

Glad you like them!

[@around6563]

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[@loggingroadking93]

Awesome breakfast sandwich !!!! Tent looks like the one hikers use on the big trails in the US of A (as Ali G calls it).

[@XanderBudnick]

yup same one

[@around6563]

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[@imthebusinesscat]

Glad to see you back and great music by your brother. your videos are always so relaxing and makes you feel like you are there with you. keep it up the great work Budnick's! Is the tent a ZPacks Duplex Flex? also curious how much paracord you take with you on a trip??

[@XanderBudnick]

Aye I really like the song! - yup thats the tent! I suppose I take around 40-50m

[@around6563]

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[@thepawildman2.0]

Came across your channel a week ago or so. I find them very interesting. Thank you for sharing your experiences in the beautiful wilderness.

[@owpecke]

Welcome back Xander thanks for the videos!

[@Zhell_Cy]

Welcome back !! I waited for a long time ehe

[@abhinavbhise3816]

Xander we need a life story video of yours had no idea u lived in China! Great video btw

[@XanderBudnick]

Maybe one day!

[@eellieable]

Your content is so fun and relaxing at the same time. I feel at ease. Thank you! Subscribed

[@CloneShockTrooper]

Your facial expression when it rains a lot is priceless Xander 😊

[@timothyvideler8174]

Hey man love your videos!!! Can you for all us headphones users out there get an absolutely top quality mike to hear all the nature noises 😄

[@XanderBudnick]

is the audio not up to snuff?

[@timothyvideler8174]

If it wasn't I wouldn't have watched all your videos 😝😝

[@thebeeflesscow1703]

THE KING RETURNS 👑

[@XanderBudnick]

:p

[@mohammadbillal5426]

Thank you brother. This is amazing rain show with us 🌧 ❤️And you from USA 🇺🇸

[@RackiePromotions]

These videos just amplify my love for nature.

[@mrtru1te]

Nice video. Looks like a Zpacks Duplex with the external free standing kit. Am I Right?

[@XanderBudnick]

You are correct! :D

[@swampdaddysbbq1]

Thanks for taking us along on yet another of your great adventures. O and yea your smile is contagious ☺

[@DiffeRantJeff]

This was fantastic. Fav vid so far. That sequence with the wood was beautiful.

[@arieekaputra1806]

Campfire while reading books or listening podcast.. must be perfect to end the week..

[@peterlongton7507]

The water bag fail was Epic🤣👍

[@Fenetikmusic]

Your videos are peaceful to watch, love them ❤️

[@io_metre]

Love a lot how you edit your videos. And your humour sounds good to me. Keep going Xan. Waiting for more stories from you soon

[@mortenjrgensen9138]

that first bite wow your face light up the forest, great video thanks

[@ruthmacayayong4505]

This is so satisfying 🥰 , the breaking of trees , the rain , the fire , im so sleepy while watching this 🥰 , really loved it 👍👍.. more videos 😁

[@paulsharp7548]

Man I came to this channel for the amazing scenery and (of course) the humour. Now I come for the FOOD! Outstanding work dude. Sooo well put together, it’s an absolute joy to watch.

[@feeltherainrelaxingchannel2755]

Stay strapped, may God protect you in every step of the way, love all your videos. Absolute entertainment, thank you !!

[@user-iv8mu4zu4t]

Yes. Well done...

[@marctabyanan8511]

So much to love about your videos, Xander, but I love that low key music. Perfect.

[@markcummings6856]

Just awesome. You have taught me many things on your inspirational videos. Here are some other ideas I’d like to share- Eggs do not have to be refrigerated. Nutmeg and Orange Peel will take your French Toast to next level. A DCF tent (Cuban Fiber) is recommended to be folded and rolled, verses stuffed. Bannock, just mix water in your ziplock bag of flour and squish inside to eliminate mess. Love your productions!

[@XanderBudnick]

Ive been folding my tent since this video but all other tips were great ty

[@ryansui6697]

Stunning video as always Xander! It's been raining all the time in my city, nice to see rainstorms can sometimes be beautiful and enjoyable as well.

[@XanderBudnick]

I definitley enjoy the rain but maybe not 100% of the time :p

[@zacharieoff3044]

Your videos feels like I was there , camping all alone, enjoying the best time of life

[@chrisleehardy]

That breakfast sandwich looks amazing dude!!! Just recently came across your channel a few weeks back and I think I've finally watched all your camping vids. Really enjoy your stuff and how down to earth, wholesome, entertaining, transparent and educational you are. You're a real inspiration with the content you create and coming from someone who lives near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northern Virginia, I havent taken much advantage of the nature around me and you helped me realize that. I am always glued to my computer desk these days and I used to go on hikes with friends, camped a handful of times, and done the occasional fishing. But now after watching all of your videos, it makes me have that spark of adventure again and I think I'm going to pursue that. Just want to say thanks for what you do, glad you enjoy doing it and I'm happy you're going strong with your sobriety. Looking forward to your next trips my man

[@eduardorivera6522]

Rain, campfire, wood, your videos are perfect, greetings from Chile

[@JNO1972]

I’m a middle aged guy from London, England. These videos are so relaxing to watch.

[@erkutince]

It's amazing that you're tackling challenges. I am enjoying watching 🏕🖐🏼

[@josephflynn8158]

Pure joy and excellence! Thank you!

[@XanderBudnick]

Thank you too!

[@hemdenofficial]

Love sound of rain

[@MrTang500]

Great to see you back out and enjoying the great outdoors bud.. 👍👍

[@robinspain811]

Welcome back Xander! Great video as always. I’m just back from my first camping trip in years, hopefully I’ll get back out there soon! 🏕

[@wskytang0302]

I pray he always stays safe doing these, I love his videos.

[@darrellcaruk8880]

I did enjoy it as much as you did. Nicely done. 👍🇨🇦

[@brobeans5763]

You should apply to appear in a season of that show alone. You would win for sure.

[@Diablosco]

These are calming and relaxing videos for watching, whole world is in stress and covid and this calmd my mind so much with joy and relaxing. Keep it up my friend i watched almost every videos.

[@scottwhite7320]

Love the Lost Lakes coffee cup! Its great that your supporting other content creators with all the success your having it's awesome!

[@around6563]

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[@kendenesha7588]

Love the coffee cup!