Tent Inside Tent Winter Camping

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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2021
  • Well, the title is pretty self-explanatory haha. I set up a couple tents like Russian nesting dolls in some moderately cold weather. I used the insulated otter vortex ice fishing shelter for the outer layer, and for the inner layer I attempted to use candles to heat the tent system, and I do believe I will stick to my propane solutions for warmth from this point on.
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  • @OrdinarySausage
    @OrdinarySausage Před 3 lety +11953

    Insane. This guys camping game is next level.

    • @tokyosmash
      @tokyosmash Před 3 lety +342

      Everything with Steve is next level

    • @buckin8969
      @buckin8969 Před 3 lety +250

      Aah you must be new here. Welcome!

    • @gretyza
      @gretyza Před 3 lety +431

      Holy shit its the sausage guy

    • @LucidStorm128
      @LucidStorm128 Před 3 lety +217

      holy crow its Ordinary Sausage!

    • @dexterdouglas
      @dexterdouglas Před 3 lety +102

      Anyone else live in the same place as Steve??? 🇨🇦🙌🏻😄

  • @OmniarchOfficial
    @OmniarchOfficial Před rokem +2477

    Steve: “I’m gonna put a tent in a tent.”
    10 Million people: “Nice. I’ll watch.”

    • @bigbird4481
      @bigbird4481 Před rokem +26

      Dang I didn't see how many view this had

    • @Black5and
      @Black5and Před rokem +12

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @patrickday4206
      @patrickday4206 Před rokem +13

      But what about a tent within a tent within another tent lol I'd probably watch it does that mean I like watch self infected discomfort!! Lol

    • @patrickday4206
      @patrickday4206 Před rokem +6

      10,000,000 views wow I'd do this naked for the advertising kickbacks on that!

    • @noahlindley3588
      @noahlindley3588 Před 11 měsíci +8

      He does it because his wife finally made him able to do it and stop procrastinating. He loves his wife and i didn't know but saw a video where she passed.. much love from America Steve and keep doing these kick ass videos. Everyone's waiting ❤

  • @xJust_Pizzax
    @xJust_Pizzax Před rokem +2681

    Now this is what REAL CZcams is all about. Just a dude sharing footage of an idea they had. No crazy sponsor advertisement, no crazy intro outtro, just a camera and some good times.

    • @ArniesTech
      @ArniesTech Před rokem +56

      The good old CZcams Spirit 💪😎

    • @zanenoth9963
      @zanenoth9963 Před rokem +23

      Except it was still monetized, he made money off it, and I had to watch ads to see this video.

    • @DistinguishedSombrero
      @DistinguishedSombrero Před rokem +97

      @@zanenoth9963 God forbid you have to watch a couple advertisements.

    • @youngsavage8665
      @youngsavage8665 Před rokem +70

      @@zanenoth9963 I wonder if you expect a check when you work🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @xJust_Pizzax
      @xJust_Pizzax Před rokem +24

      @@zanenoth9963 I use an ad blocker on Firefox so I see zero youtube ads, I definitely recommend one.

  • @sgt.miningdrill2680
    @sgt.miningdrill2680 Před 11 měsíci +154

    he camps alone but always cooks food for everyone
    truly cultured man

  • @rb5078
    @rb5078 Před rokem +102

    When I watch these videos I feel like I did when I was a kid goofing around in my backyard. "What if we put in small tent inside a big tent and then tried to heat it with candles???" I love it. 😀

    • @Random_Lurker
      @Random_Lurker Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@Folker46590 The ground is covered in snow. That IS an insulating pad. As long as you don't get wet from it it's not going to pull much more heat from you after the first minute or two. Considerably less heat-hungry than.. pretty much any other natural surface honestly
      Look at the inside of any traditional inuit home.

    • @Folker46590
      @Folker46590 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Random_Lurker Not much of a camper so it looked kind of weird and counter to what I, as a layman, would think is right.

    • @Random_Lurker
      @Random_Lurker Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@Folker46590 yeah that's fair. If it was concrete or dirt or even sand or something, bare floor would for sure be concerning. But as long as you've got a bag/mat to sleep on that won't seep in whatever little bits of water melt from your body heat you can sleep on snow just fine.
      I wouldn't be surprised if just a wool blanket was plenty

  • @Snoogen11
    @Snoogen11 Před 2 lety +5319

    I legit have no idea why I watched this, but it was fascinating none-the-less.

    • @kevinprokopenko7023
      @kevinprokopenko7023 Před 2 lety +86

      The Winter of my Discount Tent

    • @JohnnyBarton85
      @JohnnyBarton85 Před 2 lety +25

      Same here, very interesting

    • @RichieAlton
      @RichieAlton Před 2 lety +87

      I stared at the thumbnail for a good 9 seconds and was like hold on...a tent... within a tent?! Why would I not watch this wonderful experience?

    • @skpcx
      @skpcx Před 2 lety +7

      Same

    • @xINVISIGOTHx
      @xINVISIGOTHx Před 2 lety +17

      Same, I've never been in a tent and I've never seen snow

  • @valinor5397
    @valinor5397 Před 2 lety +921

    "-7, so a little chilly"
    Classic Canadian

    • @Jfeez7
      @Jfeez7 Před 2 lety +5

      -45 ? Canada

    • @mattpolansky5897
      @mattpolansky5897 Před 2 lety +31

      Bruh -7 is longsleeve weather

    • @stuffwithsoph8264
      @stuffwithsoph8264 Před 2 lety +34

      but...that's accurate, as a Canadian -7° is nothing, cold isn't cold until it's -25° or colder

    • @mattpolansky5897
      @mattpolansky5897 Před 2 lety +11

      @@stuffwithsoph8264 word. Alberta gets up to -45 most winters

    • @drdre4397
      @drdre4397 Před 2 lety +24

      @@mattpolansky5897 Dry cold vs wet cold. A -10 wet cold is just as bad as a -35 dry cold. Though adding wind to any equation makes it worse.

  • @HeatherFreeman-qo5zu
    @HeatherFreeman-qo5zu Před rokem +27

    Tarp down first under the fishing hut would have helped, Steve. But yep, concept works. Set up our 2 person dome tent inside huge canvas cabin tent (full-floor), at high elevation 4 Mile Campground in Park County, CO, in July. (It still snowed lightly that night, even in summer!) Humidity built up inside the dome tent from our breath overnight, but it was 20 degrees warmer inside the dome than the larger cabin tent, which was another 20 warmer than outside temp. Air-mattress and double-zipped together sleeping bags helped, too. Also, kept our clothes inside the foot of the sleeping bags so there were warm clothes in the morning.

    • @donnamiller8780
      @donnamiller8780 Před 9 dny

      Yes, it works indeed. I once slept all winter in temps as low as -25C that way. My only source of heat was a heated mattress cover.

  • @juggalo4life247mfkr
    @juggalo4life247mfkr Před 17 dny +2

    My evening ritual isn't complete without watching a few camping with Steve videos before bed!!!

  • @Nafieqwan
    @Nafieqwan Před 2 lety +5955

    Steve: sets up tent and gives tips on how to withstand freezing cold and winds
    Me, a tropical person who lives on the equator: good to know.

    • @domstout3460
      @domstout3460 Před 2 lety +133

      Lol I live in a desert, so this will be very useful..... Never

    • @kenrow3604
      @kenrow3604 Před 2 lety +64

      Never seen snow too. I live in a warm humid rainforest (Coldest I have been was in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India when I travelled briefly)

    • @MrFALLOUTMAN21
      @MrFALLOUTMAN21 Před 2 lety +16

      Dont listen to this guy you will die

    • @dugite007
      @dugite007 Před 2 lety +26

      🤚 lives in Australia

    • @honeybunch5765
      @honeybunch5765 Před 2 lety +30

      I'm used to serious South African and East African heat and humidity but moved back home to the beach in The Western Cape, we get "freezing" temperatures of 14/15 C° sometimes even 11C° in the dead of winter. I want to die of cold when it reaches those temperatures and can't understand that some people will go swimming in those temperatures. 😃

  • @carlcarlington7317
    @carlcarlington7317 Před 2 lety +1316

    Something is just so emotionally appealing about trying to stay warm in the cold winter.

  • @ttoxicy
    @ttoxicy Před rokem +11

    The crunch when he steps in the snow makes me want to eat it 😭 😭 😭

  • @lstj2979
    @lstj2979 Před rokem +60

    Use the big fire, if you have one, if not use the candles to boil water for a hot water bottle. Burning candles into open area is pointless. You need a heat sink like the bottle to store the heat. If you have a container that seals boil a couple of potatoes and remove them, wrap in a pillowcase and toss in sleeping bag to warm it. Fry potatoes for breakfast. Then seal the hot water and place in second tent and it will give off heat it has stored.

    • @ToniGlick
      @ToniGlick Před rokem +8

      Somehow that makes me hungry.

    • @MsRotorwings
      @MsRotorwings Před rokem +2

      Nice! We don’t watch Steve for his expertise. We like to see him camp and cook with cheap gear.

    • @thomasdickinson6657
      @thomasdickinson6657 Před 5 měsíci +2

      It's Christmas day 2023 and this video was the first present I opened.. Thanks Steve and Merry Camping to you !

  • @telsh7
    @telsh7 Před rokem +648

    I agree with others. This is exactly what CZcams started out as. Just a regular person hanging out, doing something they think someone out there might be interested in seeing. It was refreshingly humble, and as a result was charming. Based on this video I hit subscribe; can't wait to enjoy more of this relaxed trial and error style!

    • @thaDjMauz
      @thaDjMauz Před rokem +18

      Exactly, I love channels that just do their thing and dont try to sell themselves, promote sponsors, add unnecessary or fake personality and hype to a video. This is what makes channels like Primitive Technology so good, just a guy showing his passion.

  • @ryano2714
    @ryano2714 Před 3 lety +1530

    Last night I heard a noise from my chicken coop.
    I was terrified at the prospect of Steve Wallis stealth camping in my coop.
    Luckily, it was just a bear. Imagine my relief!

    • @rubberonasphalt
      @rubberonasphalt Před 3 lety +52

      Valid fear when you’re in Wallis country. Stay safe and Godspeed

    • @tericampbell6588
      @tericampbell6588 Před 2 lety +13

      Best. Comment Yet !!! LOL

    • @Torontodude20000
      @Torontodude20000 Před 2 lety +27

      You are so lucky.
      Did the bear at least tell you that only you can prevent forest fires?

    • @LibbyRal
      @LibbyRal Před 2 lety +10

      You won the internet that day with that comment

    • @MesaperProductions
      @MesaperProductions Před 2 lety +16

      I'm told that you just need to make yourself really big and the Wallis will run away.
      He's more scared of you than you are of him!

  • @amyv8416
    @amyv8416 Před rokem +47

    Jar candles work a lot better than the tea lights. I used 3 jar candles to heat my room during a power outage a few years ago. The outdoor temp at the time was around 6F during the day.

    • @soclose2her
      @soclose2her Před 5 měsíci +6

      I was just going to say the same thing, the jar candle in a closed in room worked wonders when our heat went out

    • @rebeccaspratling2865
      @rebeccaspratling2865 Před 5 měsíci +1

      They're heavier though and if you're backpacking, you already have enough crap to carry. 😂

    • @amyv8416
      @amyv8416 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@rebeccaspratling2865 true

    • @annefriendly4437
      @annefriendly4437 Před 4 měsíci

      Jewish memorial candles last more than 24 hours, are scentless, fairly light, very safe.

  • @vintage6346
    @vintage6346 Před rokem +81

    That was such a nice video, Steve. I felt like I was "there'. I sewed a tent once. I used aluminum rods and screws for the frame. It was to protect a small group of deaf people during a large outdoor convention. It RAINED cats and dogs, but my deaf friends and their children were dry inside the tent I made. Deaf need their hands to talk, so holding umbrellas is awkward. Now, I'm disabled from an accident, but I felt like I was there with you,... figuring things out as you went along. I recently bought a Coglan's 450 Camp Heat and the little folding stove,... for my house when our next power outtage occurs. Keep being a discoverer. Have fun.

    • @RandomGlow444
      @RandomGlow444 Před rokem +1

      What kind of fabric did you use?

    • @vintage6346
      @vintage6346 Před rokem +8

      @@RandomGlow444,
      I can only describe it, as it was so long ago that I don't have it any more. First, it was black. (Duh.) It was thin. It had one side with a fabric texture, but the other side had a slick waterproof coating. I was very careful when sewing the strips together on a sewing machine (not industrial) to never make a mistake where I would have to "rip out" and "re-sew". I knew that that would cause a leak. Also, back then, there were no tubes of silicon for patching a mistake. (At least I'd never seen any.) Maybe the fabric was nylon,...probably nylon. I also put grommets all around. I hammered each one.

  • @loolooenve211
    @loolooenve211 Před 2 lety +1626

    Just a note from an Alaskan: instead of using the lighter for each candle use the previously lit one(s) to light any additional. This way your not using as much lighter fluid.

    • @EvetteChi
      @EvetteChi Před 2 lety +17

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @drewmac9270
      @drewmac9270 Před 2 lety +49

      You never want to waste a strike...

    • @EvetteChi
      @EvetteChi Před 2 lety +2

      @Anika Jean 😂😂

    • @EvetteChi
      @EvetteChi Před 2 lety +3

      @Rambler616 right?!😂😂

    • @frankielyon4947
      @frankielyon4947 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dannydevito7000 .

  • @SugarfreeYT
    @SugarfreeYT Před 3 lety +5294

    Next week, Steve heats his tent with warm thoughts and cooks over a match

  • @ddahstan6876
    @ddahstan6876 Před měsícem +3

    Steve, I'm going to implement your idea-- tent cacooning-- on those relative cold days in CA when I feel a little depressed. This idea would absolutely light up my mind and comfort!
    The sound of the quiet crackling fire is so peaceful... Enjoy your next camping trips!

  • @jobo7764
    @jobo7764 Před rokem +47

    Steve alwasy cooks and/or eats like he is serving 4 people, lol, love it!!!

    • @yoso585
      @yoso585 Před rokem +8

      Ain’t a whole lot more to do out there

    • @MissAdventures
      @MissAdventures Před rokem +6

      You need the calories to keep warm.

  • @betsybarnicle8016
    @betsybarnicle8016 Před 2 lety +829

    This double tent method works for staying warm in a home that's lost power in the winter (maybe downed power lines in an ice storm). The carbon monoxide detector is a must.

    • @raven4k998
      @raven4k998 Před rokem +33

      shame he didn't have a tent inside a tent inside a tent triple tents cause then he could joke about it being nesting tents🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape Před rokem +11

      you only need a single tent for that and a zippo handwarmer. The original one not the newer electric ones.

    • @alcontrastdotcom
      @alcontrastdotcom Před rokem +53

      years ago I used a similar concept in the extreme heat of summer when I only had one small window air conditioner but thankfully no power outage. I set up a tent in the living room of my apt and made some ducting out of cardboard so the cool air from the under powered AC went into the tent rather than the rest of the room / apartment. Not ideal but I was able to get some decent sleep for those several nights.

    • @Kermit46
      @Kermit46 Před rokem +8

      @@raven4k998 that’s Called Tentception.

    • @raven4k998
      @raven4k998 Před rokem +3

      @@Kermit46 no they are nesting tents kind of like nesting dolls think man think!!!

  • @TheOutdoorsyDude
    @TheOutdoorsyDude Před 3 lety +491

    Nowhere on CZcams does there exist more pure, simple, and passionate content than that of Steve Wallis.

    • @BrentBrewington
      @BrentBrewington Před 3 lety +12

      Especially when he rips ass first thing in the morning and grins in solitude at the camera, like, “did you guys just hear that? Hehe”

    • @IGB78
      @IGB78 Před 3 lety +3

      If one does indeed exist..it's most likely a channel of a nun going to different orphanages giving away rescued puppies to sad little kids...and even than, still not as pure as Steve.

    • @codiefitz3876
      @codiefitz3876 Před 3 lety +5

      ReportOfTheWeek. BadlandsChugs.

    • @TheOutdoorsyDude
      @TheOutdoorsyDude Před 3 lety +1

      @@codiefitz3876 He's definitely up there too

    • @dakotalayinlow
      @dakotalayinlow Před 3 lety +1

      Steve is cool.. I like MySelfReliance as well

  • @halwakka504
    @halwakka504 Před rokem +4

    There's something satisfying about watching someone else shovel snow. :)

  • @chrisregister8021
    @chrisregister8021 Před 6 měsíci +10

    I had that exact same tent. I lived in it for 2 years. Like it was a little apartment. That was great.😊

  • @RIBill
    @RIBill Před 3 lety +709

    My dad was in the army, stationed in Germany after WW2. He always talked about how they would throw a bunch of rocks in the fire and, at bedtime, they would grab the rocks and toss them in coffee cans to heat the tents.

    • @johnnyappleseed79
      @johnnyappleseed79 Před 3 lety +20

      Rocks work but dont last long at all. Decent bag and emergency mini stove are best

    • @heyodi3092
      @heyodi3092 Před 3 lety +191

      @@johnnyappleseed79 Yeah but they didn’t have that stuff on the battlefield in WW2.

    • @theccpisaparasite8813
      @theccpisaparasite8813 Před 3 lety +14

      @@heyodi3092 tank motors and heaters are the way to go, sleep on the engine decks ... perfect

    • @RIBill
      @RIBill Před 3 lety +48

      @@johnnyappleseed79 I never asked, but I assume these were 2-man Army pup tents. Between the coffee can of rocks, the small space and the 2 human heaters, it would probably be pretty cozy. Add to that, the average coldest temperatures where he was only got down to 21 F (-9 C) and they probably survived the nights in almost comfort. Well, at least as far as temperature is concerned.

    • @NeedMoarDaka
      @NeedMoarDaka Před 3 lety +14

      @@RIBill in Cadets we would zip two shelter halves together to make a pup tent. Even in the winter in the interior they did okay.

  • @briannacluck5494
    @briannacluck5494 Před 3 lety +790

    I like how Steve is like "this isn't an educational channel" when he legit convinced me to get into backpacking this past year. Maybe it's not educational, but it's definitely inspirational!

    • @Saif-zf9vb
      @Saif-zf9vb Před 3 lety +19

      Nah he just says that for legal sake haha. I’m with ya in the inspiration part! Don’t ya wanna just grab a 12 pack and go out into bumfuck nowhere and camp out??

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice Před 3 lety +2

      @@Saif-zf9vb
      It certainly seems tempting. I don't have the skills and equipment of this guy though

    • @StinkyPony34
      @StinkyPony34 Před 3 lety +10

      @@stevencoardvenice he’s proof you don’t need much to camp. I’ve already learned a ton from him and the gear he uses is always on the cheap. You can do it if you want to.

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice Před 3 lety +9

      @@StinkyPony34
      I'm a city guy. All I'm equipped for is urban stealth camping in the car

    • @Saif-zf9vb
      @Saif-zf9vb Před 3 lety +4

      @@stevencoardvenice do it up man! I live in the city now as well, and am waiting for better weather to do my stealth camping :)
      Honestly you can get everything you need on Amazon. Hope this gives a little push for ya!

  • @cameronsizemore4717
    @cameronsizemore4717 Před rokem +85

    This is some of the most wholesome content I've seen on CZcams Steve you're gem and a treasure please keep up the good work and blessings go out to you

  • @anguskeenan4932
    @anguskeenan4932 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I only just found this guy’s channel, he seems like the most likeable person alive, I can’t tell why.

  • @jacobpflum566
    @jacobpflum566 Před 3 lety +598

    These videos make my Thursdays especially during these times. Who else agrees!?!?

  • @puppsmcgee74
    @puppsmcgee74 Před 3 lety +1904

    The suspense in this video is really in-tents.

  • @noturcinderella
    @noturcinderella Před rokem +54

    I have been so homesick for Alaska and this really hit the spot for me. I loved the sounds of the snow being shuffled around and stomped on. It gave me tingles. I guess its my version of asmr lol

    • @kimberlym1980
      @kimberlym1980 Před 9 měsíci +3

      I love that sound so much too. And I grew up near the beach 😊

  • @SuperSherry1957
    @SuperSherry1957 Před rokem +15

    Good way to stay warm in your house too! Cold front coming....

    • @jmadden7270
      @jmadden7270 Před rokem +1

      I've seen where people put a tent in the bed and the whole family sleeps in the tent. Combined bodyheat trapped in the small area makes it warm in the tent while the reat of the house is uncomfortably cold

  • @turbod0077
    @turbod0077 Před rokem +283

    I know this is an old video, but... I am a truckdriver and have had to survive in really cold temps. If you place the candle in a metal coffee can, all you need is 1 to raise the temp in a semi truck. I know this works as I have done it. It will keep it just warm enough to survive the night. Wind plays a big role in staying warm in a tent.

    • @LisaSoulLevelHealing
      @LisaSoulLevelHealing Před rokem +17

      Thank you for this 🙂
      I have a wood stove In my camper van. I put 4 votive candles and was surprised that it heated up more than I thought it would.

    • @ubiquitouslady3990
      @ubiquitouslady3990 Před rokem +13

      I thought the same thing. Coffe can and a candle, good to go. Also, NEVER, EVER, put your wood out in the elements! If you want to be warm, keep your wood dry. In the Wild you don't have lighter fluid or a propane torch! Basic camping skill, if you ever went as a kid.

    • @tatecraft1361
      @tatecraft1361 Před rokem +18

      Tanker yanker here. Worked in the North Slope a few seasons and a box of candles n matches was required in every company truck along with arctic gear of course.

    • @yoso585
      @yoso585 Před rokem +5

      Wind is a big factor in all cases, for sure

    • @larapalma3744
      @larapalma3744 Před rokem +4

      Thanks for the information

  • @drivehard2395
    @drivehard2395 Před 3 lety +193

    I used to work in an outdoor gear shop in Austin, Texas for 7 years. Of alllll the camping tricks I've seen, I have NEVER seen a Tent inside a Tent. Genius. Absolute genius.

    • @toscadonna
      @toscadonna Před 3 lety +18

      The Nenet and other Arctic tribes put up a big chum (tent made of reindeer hides) and put another tent inside to sleep in. They also don’t just leave the floor as snow. They put down boards before they put their sleeping blankets down.

    • @Eiptaem
      @Eiptaem Před 3 lety +8

      We use to do this when we knew it was going to rain and our tent might leak. We now use tarps, but the tent in a tent thing works great.

    • @DamienDarksideBlog
      @DamienDarksideBlog Před 3 lety +5

      We have a large mosquito net for our camping trips that has those thin flaps to keep rain out. We had almost the exact same 2 person tent and were super cozy in it. We laid a tarp down on the ground so we could take our shoes off because I'm CANADIAN AS FUCK.

    • @alexah3256
      @alexah3256 Před 3 lety +2

      @@DamienDarksideBlog I'm Minnesotan, which is kind of the same thing. Old school winter camping instruction: we were supposed to put our unpacked backpack underneath the tent for insulation, or our cross-country skis. When the bindings were built into the skis and the backpacks made with more of a structure, that became more difficult.

    • @yellowdressbookstore6602
      @yellowdressbookstore6602 Před 3 lety +1

      We use tarps. Strap them tightly to trees to fend off the wind. The south and sw of America area has too much wind to enjoy camping or picnicking outdoors
      When camping I'll add an extra tarp over the tent bc rain is too loud to sleep.
      Does a "open box " of tarps count 😀

  • @SkoozAnu
    @SkoozAnu Před rokem +22

    It's just hit 4°F here and it feels insanely cold to me. I don't see how you guys can exist at -40°C.
    Love your videos Steve! It's crazy to have seen this small channel of a guy camping to save money during school blow up getting millions of views!

  • @karendaniel6062
    @karendaniel6062 Před rokem +8

    I have watched so many of your videos but today you got me at “spike”. I have been using it for years. Never met anyone else who loves it. I think your videos remind me of my childhood. Playing in the woods and building forts. Creating special hiding places. Thanks for reminding me how much I enjoyed those adventures!!

  • @carolshort4035
    @carolshort4035 Před 2 lety +476

    Evergreen tree branches to insulate the ground covered by a tarp works great to keep warmer. I loved winter camping when hubby and I were middle aged. Now pushing our 80s so not getting to do it again. Memories are precious.

    • @ruhroh8658
      @ruhroh8658 Před 2 lety +29

      Muchas gracias Carol, we appreciate this knowledge

    • @liliesofthefield5310
      @liliesofthefield5310 Před 2 lety +8

      I was going to to suggest something similar minus the tarp, I didn't think of that, great idea👍

    • @danidilay5430
      @danidilay5430 Před 2 lety +6

      Agreed. A ground tarp. Plus a packing blanket or a blanket inside the second tent floor.

    • @sandygrogg1203
      @sandygrogg1203 Před 2 lety +11

      I just turned 78… So.. Memories are precious 👍

    • @desertdweller4316
      @desertdweller4316 Před 2 lety +11

      @@smendrickpepperell1179 did you even read they're in their 80's and don't camp anymore?

  • @davidsradioroom9678
    @davidsradioroom9678 Před 3 lety +197

    "There are far better CZcams channels." Maybe, but yours is the most entertaining. 👍

  • @DavidBrent-wc7wi
    @DavidBrent-wc7wi Před 4 měsíci +1

    Gotcha beat! Almost 30 years ago I started setting up a tent, inside a tent, inside a tent; which was where I took my hot bathes when winter camping in Minnesota. Then took that to the next level by putting a DIY hot tub in it. Had nice hot soaking at minus 30 many times.😁

  • @rosson1983
    @rosson1983 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Chuck Norris. Famous for his snow shovelling prowess 😂 I love Steve

  • @bobbysteamboat
    @bobbysteamboat Před 3 lety +709

    It’s -16°F and ya boy got dollar tree candles going 😂 what a trooper

    • @stringtheory8090
      @stringtheory8090 Před 3 lety +12

      Lol that’s what I’m saying

    • @sethious1
      @sethious1 Před 3 lety +14

      While this Hunkering Down G isn't trying to burn his home skillet lmao

    • @keflas3842
      @keflas3842 Před 2 lety +18

      -16c is 3f roughly cold 🥶

    • @Andy_K_in_BNA
      @Andy_K_in_BNA Před 2 lety

      He's just the best!

    • @advancedrescue4083
      @advancedrescue4083 Před 2 lety +15

      Seriously! Coldest weather I’ve ever been in was -18°F and we were camping in a motorhome in Zion. Before this I had never really been out of California. When we were outside of the motorhome, if I poured water for my dogs it froze to a complete ice cube in a matter of minutes!! I’m talking half gallon of water turning into one big ice cube in less than five minutes!! We were lucky to have the motorhome and the heater worked great. We found out that the campground bathrooms were heated which was nice and of course in the back of my mind in case of emergency. This was about 15 years ago. I was in my late 20s early 30s thank goodness! It was definitely an experience. We built a fire in the snow and had a blast drinking our “vitamin beer“ lol this guy is hard-core!

  • @yourinnerlawyer4035
    @yourinnerlawyer4035 Před 2 lety +346

    My dad taught a winter survival course in rugged forests in Wyoming and Montana. My brother and I came along sometimes when we got old enough. At the bottom of our sleeping bags overnight we had a full size snicker bar which was a huge treat. Everyone had one in their bag, a chunk of fat and sugar and some protein too is an excellent short-term fuel. If you became cold enough to wake up your internal furnace needs stoked quickly. Snickers to the rescue!

    • @georgesedeno7891
      @georgesedeno7891 Před 2 lety +10

      So, a construction trash thick mil bag inside the sleeping bag works good, or on the outside to keep the heat in works great.

    • @TheRealBeachBum
      @TheRealBeachBum Před 2 lety

      Screw Wyoming in the winter 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

    • @yourinnerlawyer4035
      @yourinnerlawyer4035 Před 2 lety +6

      @@TheRealBeachBum not just in winter imo.

    • @TheRealBeachBum
      @TheRealBeachBum Před 2 lety +1

      @@yourinnerlawyer4035 lmao right. The best thing I saw in Wyoming was the t-shirt I bought from a truck stop casino.

    • @IQzminus2
      @IQzminus2 Před 2 lety +22

      When camping during late fall or winter in Sweden I always fill up a piping hot small thermos of water as the last thing before I put the fire out. And I use it for the mix with water hot chocolate mix.
      If I got a little cold while getting into the bag, Just a little bit, not even 1 dl worth will warm you right up, and then you are right away all cosy and warm in your sleeping bag.
      Then into the sleeping bag the thermos goes, both because its a bit hot and helps bring some heat, it also really helps isolate the thermos from the cold, and it's right there when you wake up and want something to heat you up.
      (I store it in a silicone bag together with the coco mix packets, to protect from any leaks. Never happened to me yet. but better safe than sorry)
      The hot chocolate is both quick warmth and calories.

  • @WilliamStoett
    @WilliamStoett Před rokem +5

    Excellent! On several occasions I've taken my big, Kelty 10-man tent (it could probably sleep 12) along with my regular 3-man REI tent and invited another couple of people with their own tent to share winter camping, tent-inside-tent. Four people with plenty of room, including room for four chairs inside the Kelty but outside the two smaller tents.
    When positioned near the fire, with the Kelty door open, and both the smaller tent openings angled towards the open Kelty door, the comfort level inside was rather awesome.
    We zipped up the Kelty for sleep and to keep the bears out, and first one awake rekindling.
    We only use two candle lanterns, each with one tea-light, to light the interior. There's enough ventilation not to worry about CO.
    One thing we did do is hang aluminize mylar sheets to reflect body heat and some of the campfire heat back at us.
    Thing about candles in an enclosed space: Soot. They're horrendous for your lungs!
    Oh, man! If you can't start a fire with just natural materials...
    One sheet of aluminum foil will stop them from sinking, and the foil reflects heat up, away from the snow.
    Given the size of your meal, how many others are camping with you?
    "There's no other heat source than maybe me."
    Yes there is. The ground. Whenever you place a triple-walled tent over 100 square feet of earth, things will be warmer inside than outside! This fact was utilized to great extent by Northern Plains Indians who lived in large semi-underground huts throughout winter. With a good 2 to 3 feet of sod on top, and more snow on top of that, the interior temperatures of these 700 sq ft structures was quite cozy at 50 to 65 deg F and above when it was -20 deg F below outside.

  • @johnduncan1735
    @johnduncan1735 Před 2 lety +424

    Steve try out the interlocking foam mats as a floor in your ice tent . Makes a world of difference when we go ice fishin for a bit of insulation from the ice and snow

    • @punktalley
      @punktalley Před rokem +22

      I use the kids ABCs 123s mats. A lot cheaper. I actually bought 3 sets for half the price of the ones for shop or yoga styles and got 3 times the square footage. Double and triple them up and create a walk way outside the tent for barefoot walks to answer nature's call.

    • @LisaSoulLevelHealing
      @LisaSoulLevelHealing Před rokem +7

      I actually used that as the base in my camper van conversion. So worth it.

    • @da4441
      @da4441 Před rokem +2

      Good idea. Any kind of foam mat.

    • @punktalley
      @punktalley Před rokem +5

      @@da4441 I've used them for everything. When I remodeled the back part of my house I use them inside the walls with insulation on the interrior wall of my bathroom and the back wall of the living room that is also the wall for a bedroom and closet of the other bedroom.
      I almost got what I was wanting with trying to completely sound proof the bathroom.
      If you holler real loud you can be heard a little bit. The ceiling didn't get the mats. The walls have double lay sheetrock then foam matthen insulation then two more layers if 5/8" sheetrock making it a 1 and a half hour firewall. But you can feel safe releasing the demons no matter if they kill you I doubt it can be heard.
      The living wall worked out great also cause it keeps the late nighters from waking the night shift workers. It was cheap. $1.99 for a pack of all the letters and 0-9 numbers at Ollie's.
      Bought $115.00 worth after tax and tip the employee helping me load them to the car.

    • @da4441
      @da4441 Před rokem +1

      @@punktalley The dense foam is cheaper and less messy than fiberglass? It provides the same sound proofing?

  • @ryanslings6234
    @ryanslings6234 Před 3 lety +326

    This is exactly what I did when I was homeless. I filled the empty space between the two tents with pine straw for insulation, and built an awning for the front door for cooking and a little sitting spot in incliment weather.

    • @clairecadoux471
      @clairecadoux471 Před 3 lety +3

      How well did it work for you?

    • @ryanslings6234
      @ryanslings6234 Před 3 lety +85

      @@clairecadoux471 it was much better than just roughing it in the woods like most homeless people, but it still really sucks during the winter. Daily life tasks like doing laundry and washing dishes were always a total pain in the ass, windy weather is super scary, and there's always a risk of theft and vandalism if you leave the camp unattended. I covered everything with camo tarps and never made a trail to my spot and still had things destroyed and stolen quite a few times.
      That said, I stayed fairly warm and comfortable, given the circumstances.

    • @psychologicalsigma9917
      @psychologicalsigma9917 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ryanslings6234 sounds like cops spotted it camp and was encouraging you to rejoin society on the only way they knew how.

    • @ryanslings6234
      @ryanslings6234 Před 3 lety +88

      @@psychologicalsigma9917 never had any trouble with cops. It was mostly dope fiends and nearby property owners who gave me grief. I was on federal government land so I was fully within the law. I actually had a good relationship with the sheriff's because I'd occasionally give them tips about where to find some of the unsavory characters in the area.
      For example, there was a tweeker guy who would threaten people with his chainsaw, and was implicated in a few local burglaries. I was a material witness for the case that put him in prison. That guy was seriously dangerous.

    • @psychologicalsigma9917
      @psychologicalsigma9917 Před 3 lety +18

      @@ryanslings6234 oh that's great to hear. Police are pretty friendly where I'm at as well. Don't be a danger, or rude and you can live your life. Bit trashy living hobos that litter and lay around in view of traffic? Makes us all look bad.

  • @kimnolen7644
    @kimnolen7644 Před rokem +6

    I think a tent within a tent would feel much more secure than just a tent by itself, and certainly better than just a sleeping bag.

  • @devilslettucehorticultural5292

    I lived like this for about 5 months I put the tent inside a tent under an abandoned railroad bridge and it kept me dry and warm

    • @dietrichpriebe3332
      @dietrichpriebe3332 Před rokem +6

      Very cool. Layered tents. I just searched for this so thanks for sharing. I'm glad it worked for you.

    • @MaxMustermann-fv7hl
      @MaxMustermann-fv7hl Před rokem +7

      Hope this doesn't sound offensive. Are you homeless? Just wondering what it's like to live like that for months.

    • @devilslettucehorticultural5292
      @devilslettucehorticultural5292 Před rokem +14

      @@MaxMustermann-fv7hl yes I was homeless at the time this was approximately 2010

    • @Fedordahusky
      @Fedordahusky Před rokem +14

      @@MaxMustermann-fv7hl the first month is extremely stressful once you get into the hang of things and keep people from stealing your shit it's really not as bad as you'd think but over years it will chip away at you.

    • @veronicajohnston2091
      @veronicajohnston2091 Před rokem +4

      How ya doin now?

  • @flibbertygibbette
    @flibbertygibbette Před 2 lety +833

    You know you're Canadian when you describe -24C as "moderately cold weather."

    • @user-ty8be7xh8q
      @user-ty8be7xh8q Před 2 lety +48

      greetings from russia)

    • @taraelizabethdensley9475
      @taraelizabethdensley9475 Před 2 lety +5

      To me it's stay at home weather. Brr!

    • @theboba818
      @theboba818 Před 2 lety +25

      In California all my girlfriends would tell me that they're "freezing" when it's 60 degrees fahrenheit....

    • @aiden1444
      @aiden1444 Před 2 lety +7

      Tenting at Flin Flon Mb, Canada for Xmas in a mere -25° to -30° centigrade.
      At least the trophy trout, fish are biting

    • @AndyShell
      @AndyShell Před 2 lety

      So true

  • @enstigatorofficial
    @enstigatorofficial Před 2 lety +837

    The tent inside a tent is a great idea. Unfortunately the bigger tent did not have a floor , that will hurt hard for heat retention there. Also I can see light from under the edges of the big tent, the perimeter of the tent should have always be packed with snow

    • @OfficialPadre
      @OfficialPadre Před 2 lety +27

      next week we will see these fixes?

    • @timothyk47
      @timothyk47 Před 2 lety +63

      While the snow is cold, it's quite insulating isn't it?

    • @leviathanqueen3780
      @leviathanqueen3780 Před 2 lety +86

      @@timothyk47 very much so, most guides reccomend digging under snow and putting stuff on top such as pine branches to create an insulated shelter if you dont have a tent

    • @pwilson6439
      @pwilson6439 Před 2 lety +33

      YES, he needs an insulating FLOOR

    • @macforme
      @macforme Před 2 lety +12

      @@timothyk47 People who lived in igloos thought so.

  • @tanzanite8908
    @tanzanite8908 Před rokem +4

    The theory is sound. Tent inside a tent. The outer tent creates a wind block and a thermal barrier. So the smaller inner tent can warm up enough just from body heat, and no wind means you’ll get and stay warmer longer. The candles, or tea lights won’t actually do anything.
    Btw, loving the ice fishing tent for the outer tent. That definitely makes a big difference compared to a standard 10x10 cube tent.

  • @TheWannabeOutdoorsman
    @TheWannabeOutdoorsman Před rokem +16

    Thanks Steve for your down to earth style. I really enjoy your videos ☺️

  • @un0RRS
    @un0RRS Před 2 lety +374

    "Usually I have a camping pan, but today I had to bring my home skillet"
    WHAT UP HOME SKILLET?

    • @campingwithsteve
      @campingwithsteve  Před 2 lety +89

      YES! somebody finally got it haha

    • @borisjohnson4095
      @borisjohnson4095 Před 2 lety +5

      Ahahah, thought i was the only one! 😅

    • @williammunny9916
      @williammunny9916 Před 2 lety +2

      *_Revelation 20.11 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. 14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire._*
      _Jesus Christ loves you. Only Jesus Christ saves. Repent and be saved. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._
      --

    • @LemursManLemurs1
      @LemursManLemurs1 Před 2 lety +4

      @@williammunny9916 lol wtf. Lets all just enjoy the outdoors and good humour without bringing religion into it. Glad jesus makes you feel good, but keep that stuff where it belongs. Related discussions or church groups... Or videos discussing religious topics. Has no place here. Tired of bible thumpers trying to make everything about god etc. Well all use our brains and hearts and come to our own conclusions. Stfu

  • @tweedyjenkins7752
    @tweedyjenkins7752 Před 2 lety +388

    Yunno as a Floridian who's only seen snow once in my life, this entire clip had me fascinated. Now I'm sleeping to winter storm sounds at night and pretending I'm in a warm tent 😂

    • @ssettev9361
      @ssettev9361 Před 2 lety +7

      I like pretend camping, too (when I can't actually do it).😊

    • @markpaul7887
      @markpaul7887 Před 2 lety +4

      glad I wasn't the only one

    • @FullNelson007
      @FullNelson007 Před rokem +12

      Same here lmao. Imagine a nice warm little log cabin with the -40 cold arctic night air blowing just right outside the window you stare out watching the northern lights as they dance across the sky and snowy landscape...

    • @vitriolicAmaranth
      @vitriolicAmaranth Před rokem +3

      As a Floridian who got out, my condolences.

    • @yellowbird5411
      @yellowbird5411 Před rokem +1

      I'm living vicariously through camping videos. I only went camping one time in my life, and was totally uncomfortable on a hard ground. It is important for campers to know what to take, so they don't end up very uncomfortable. Camping is terrific, but not when you are not properly prepared. It's more than a tent, sleeping bag and some wood for the fire.

  • @lemonhashberry5799
    @lemonhashberry5799 Před 11 měsíci +53

    Averaging 80-BTU per candle, you would need roughly 45 or 50 tea lights to supersede the cold leaching in and actually warm up the space at 0C. That being said, having that many candles in an enclosed space would definitely raise the concentration of co2 and monoxide to an unsafe level. It was definitely an interesting experiment. Since most of the heat is wasted before it can actually heat the space, id recommend using a few deathtrap clay pot heaters to heat your space without risk of C02 poisoning or monoxide death that is present if you were to burn 50 candles openly. With each of the candles, the heat is absorbed and lost only 2ft above, but with the clay pot you heat the pot so hot that it will give off a higher than ambient temperature which would subsequently raise the temperature of the tent. Based on some research, you could expect maximum 2C increase per candle with the flower pot method. Even more if you cover the drainage hole with a clay saucer to maximize heat absorption. Flash point of paraffin is about 200-250 C and the pots can get well beyond this temp so this method is also a death trap, I guess at that point its up to you whether you prefer to die in your sleep from overdosing on monoxide or possibly be caught on fire with a side of acute monoxide poisoning. Either way you aren't gonna be too happy... or warm. Love your videos, I enjoyed watching and will continue to watch your videos until I run out of fresh content to watch from you!

    • @user-lq1rp3tj8z
      @user-lq1rp3tj8z Před 6 měsíci +3

      Tents are very good at venting those gases otherwise they would kill people on the regular. Small, frequent candles don't typically produce enough in concentration. Its when people trying to make small campfires inside and burn up the oxygen.

    • @donnahays1534
      @donnahays1534 Před 6 měsíci +1

      FYI icefishing tents have vents so that you off gas CO2 and circulate air. Little buddies work like a lucky charm. To be warmer in the tent put a barrier between the floor of the tent and the ground. I would love to know where you go as the areas look familiar as I live in AB as well

    • @c99kfm
      @c99kfm Před 6 měsíci

      Heat rocks in the camping fire, put them inside your outer tent until you're happy with the temperature, wake up every 2-3 hours and bring in more rocks and feed the fire. Or just get a hot tent with a stove as your outer tent, and wake up every 2-3 hours to keep the fire going.

  • @dmsmhic
    @dmsmhic Před 11 měsíci +7

    I've done the tent inside a tent before and it actually worked well in super cold weather. I had an electric heater I was able to utilize inside the big tent and that plus the outer tent keeping the wind off of the smaller one really helped.

  • @lammoth1214
    @lammoth1214 Před 3 lety +128

    Hey Steve, I'm not too sure if you'll see this, but here goes. I've been struggling with depression, overthinking, and daily b.s. in life. Your videos have truly helped me. I don't get out a lot so it's nice to see the seclusion, nice and quiet woods. I can't thank you enough for doing what you do.

    • @wickeddominata8025
      @wickeddominata8025 Před 3 lety +6

      Do you use social media everyday? If you do, there's a 99 percent chance that's why you are depressed.

    • @lammoth1214
      @lammoth1214 Před 3 lety +5

      @@wickeddominata8025 I actually do dude, and that makes total sense now thinking about it. Like there was a time my mom took my phone away for a considerable amount of time and I definitely felt different.

    • @wickeddominata8025
      @wickeddominata8025 Před 3 lety +5

      @@lammoth1214 Just think about like 13 years ago how almost no one used the internet, and how much better the quality of life was back then. Not gonna lie bro I use social media everyday as well, but I know 100% that its harmful to my mental health, and I'm trying to stop. Hope we both stop eventually and start living a more pure life. How old are you man? I'm 19.

    • @aineoconnell690
      @aineoconnell690 Před 3 lety +2

      Do you know- youngsters laugh at us ‘oldies’ and, although the internet can be an informative place, it can also be toxic!! Plus the amount of time ‘lost’ on social media- CZcams, Instagram, TikTok etc - is time that could be outside in the fresh air, even if it’s a walk around your local park. I’m of a mature age let’s say and when I’m really feeling down or stressed I take my dog out and feel so much better. Saying that, there ARE great channels like Steve’s out there that are not only great to watch but are informative too. Sorry if I’ve rambled on a bit but I do understand having bad mental health as I suffer from it myself

    • @wickeddominata8025
      @wickeddominata8025 Před 3 lety +2

      @@aineoconnell690 there are times when a human needs time to gather thoughts. Your time shouldn't always be spent watching pointless videos. Spot on Aine.

  • @littlemiss6126
    @littlemiss6126 Před rokem +5

    Not sure how I ended up here, and without knowing the purpose of this video, I ended up watching the entirety for a possible grand finale. I don’t even “camp”, nor am I stoned, yet here I am 😂.

  • @mikebetts5532
    @mikebetts5532 Před rokem +1

    what a concept, a tent inside a tent…. 😅😅😅😅😅🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 Stay warm and safe. Mike from Florida.

  • @ehRalph
    @ehRalph Před rokem +135

    Years ago a friend of mine spent the winter in my backyard in his small tent that we setup inside an old green canvas army wall tent. He put a plywood floor in the big tent and used candles for heat. After a seriously cold February night -14F or -25C, he commented …. “it was a 3 candle night and I only had 2 candles”

    • @patriciadorris1149
      @patriciadorris1149 Před rokem +8

      😃😃😃

    • @teresaames7902
      @teresaames7902 Před 5 měsíci +4

      @@patriciadorris1149I’ve done my share of staying in tent trailer in my moms garage and back yard! At the time I hated it but now wish I had a tent trailer now!

    • @lynnetterhall5713
      @lynnetterhall5713 Před 4 měsíci +3

      LOL

  • @llllllll1014
    @llllllll1014 Před 3 lety +59

    When I was a youngster we'd get a huge snowfall and then finding the picnic tables was always a score because you could dig under them and have a ready made snow fort.

  • @peterjensen6844
    @peterjensen6844 Před 20 dny

    Love the winter nature cinematography in this one.

  • @danieltempleton7512
    @danieltempleton7512 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Watched this ages ago, thought I'd re visit it. Hi Steve!

  • @andsterlastname7905
    @andsterlastname7905 Před 3 lety +84

    This video was “two in-tents” for me, Steve!

  • @JeremyLand
    @JeremyLand Před 2 lety +1739

    "I can easily sleep in here." Sleeping isn't the problem. Waking up is.

    • @daphneraven9439
      @daphneraven9439 Před 2 lety +52

      You'd think so, but no; sleeping outside under arctic winter conditions really means trouble sleeping if u haven't quite got it properly figured out. I have done quite a lot of that.

    • @fynnersml4246
      @fynnersml4246 Před 2 lety +307

      @@daphneraven9439 the joke is that you die from the cold... And don't wake up

    • @FarAboveDaCloudz
      @FarAboveDaCloudz Před 2 lety +71

      Love the cold. I could sleep forever...Damn I'm dead. ❄️😂

    • @daphneraven9439
      @daphneraven9439 Před 2 lety +46

      Fynners ML: I understood the joke, but in practice, it’s just really, really super difficult to get to sleep when you’re really cold.

    • @awbrigham8191
      @awbrigham8191 Před 2 lety +44

      @@daphneraven9439 I didn't have much issue falling asleep back when I did this on the regular but getting out of my warm nest I made was a battle lol don't miss it but do miss it idk

  • @stampedetrail2003
    @stampedetrail2003 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This is a cool idea. I'd try using those playmat puzzle pads for the floor, and then cook inside the outer tent, which would provide some heat too.

  • @laurentcassian3401
    @laurentcassian3401 Před 5 měsíci +1

    When Steve came with the bbq gaz I was like can't you start a fire? Steve coming back with the torch hilarious this guy just don't mess around with his fire!!

  • @trevorjameson3213
    @trevorjameson3213 Před 3 lety +190

    The fact that your channel is NOT a 'how to' channel is precisely the reason I like your videos so much. It's just relaxing and enjoyable to watch, and fun to watch your stealth camping, and going down the river trips, and whatever other outdoor stuff you're doing.

  • @kimsmith1746
    @kimsmith1746 Před 2 lety +626

    Ok, suggestion on warming the tent, etc...like the first nations did for the sweat lodges, put stones in the fire and transfer them to the tent. There are certain stones, which will stay warm longer. You can carry them from the fire to the tent in a cast iron pot. That will also remove the CO concern.

    • @minnan3919
      @minnan3919 Před 2 lety +18

      Awesome suggestion 💕💕💕

    • @MikSrf723
      @MikSrf723 Před 2 lety +15

      How about hot rocks in a pot of hot water? Heat and humidity. Plus the water cooling will warm the air longer?

    • @williamcruz7976
      @williamcruz7976 Před 2 lety +106

      @@MikSrf723 I think it'll create vapor which would just become frozen in a snap making the air more cold.

    • @lesleyohanlon209
      @lesleyohanlon209 Před 2 lety +23

      Brilliant suggestion. I believe the best rocks are river rocks because they don't crack

    • @TomHaws
      @TomHaws Před 2 lety +1

      Or a huge pot of water with a lid or a closed jug or barrel. Rocks may be easiest. Or not. ;-)

  • @BassPotter46
    @BassPotter46 Před rokem +7

    Love it Steve! Praying for you. Thanks for your videos brother!😀🇨🇦

  • @DanielFCutter
    @DanielFCutter Před 5 měsíci +1

    I’ve tried the same thing in similar conditions with the tea lights and with the same results-they provided a cheerful ambiance but no heat. I was however able to heat water to almost boiling. I still bring candles but just for photography and to read by. I hiked the John Muir trail (18 days) with candles to read by which was of immense value when one is alone for that long. This was back in the 80’s before LED’S and good batteries were a thing. Thanks for the show-love ‘em.

  • @blonko86
    @blonko86 Před 3 lety +56

    You know that it's cold when the snow sounds like styrofoam when you walk on it. Music to my ears. : )

  • @hollyweasel4
    @hollyweasel4 Před 3 lety +1001

    Only Steve rates himself in BTUs.

    • @PrybarCommando
      @PrybarCommando Před 3 lety +14

      Underrated comment

    • @backyardliving1690
      @backyardliving1690 Před 3 lety +18

      When he rated himself in BTUs I almost fell off the chair. Love it, lol.

    • @bshiring
      @bshiring Před 3 lety +21

      After that sausage gnocchi increased his BTU 3x

    • @timedonkeysvideosarchive4446
      @timedonkeysvideosarchive4446 Před 3 lety

      Way too funnt

    • @azuljay912
      @azuljay912 Před 3 lety +8

      Such a straight face while stating that BTU rating made it all the more enjoyable :-) he needs to make T-shirts with these quotes :-)

  • @MCMLXIXwasagoodyear
    @MCMLXIXwasagoodyear Před rokem

    I love this idea! Of the tent inside a tent. Car camping, obviously, not backpacking. Gives a nice cozy feeling. & your stuff outside your sleeping tent is still not in the rain, etc. Love it.

  • @retro_451
    @retro_451 Před rokem +26

    Is it just me or is Steve super likeable? Subbed.

    • @vesslewis9166
      @vesslewis9166 Před 11 měsíci

      No...This was my first 'Camping with Steve' video. I've now watched them all and sit patiently waiting in the laptop's warm glow for the next video drop. Steve is the salt of the Earth.

    • @vesslewis9166
      @vesslewis9166 Před 11 měsíci

      I have even bought the 'hunker down' T-shirt, which I wear with pride.

    • @kimberlym1980
      @kimberlym1980 Před 9 měsíci

      Very much so. He’s so calm and relaxing but manly to me. He seems super sweet and smart and efficient. I like him very much.

  • @kevinkier6331
    @kevinkier6331 Před 2 lety +271

    I'm glad you didn't add background music when doing this. I like to hear the snow crunching, and the sounds of nature. thanks

  • @ZombifiedWatermelon
    @ZombifiedWatermelon Před 3 lety +55

    My grandmother told me once that way back in the day, you'd leave a brick by the fire till it was nice and hot, then wrap it in flannel and take it to bed with you to help stay warm. Should give that a try!

    • @deangestner6708
      @deangestner6708 Před 3 lety +8

      It does, I used rocks heated in the fire

    • @evilcam
      @evilcam Před 3 lety +2

      Soapstone is also pretty good at retaining heat and radiating it out slowly over time. Perhaps is Steve wants to really get into these candle type experiments, he should consider making a 3 sided soapstone contraption, putting as many candles as he can fit in it, and see if that stays warm long enough to assist him in staying warm while camping.

    • @shadvan9494
      @shadvan9494 Před 3 lety +2

      It works. I have used rocks heated by a fire wrapped in a old blanket to pre heat my sleeping bag. A brick is just a man made rock.

    • @VODZ
      @VODZ Před 3 lety +2

      I've done it but a little bit different. When backpacking take Rocks or coal from your fire and bury it under where you will sleep. It doesn't last long but it makes it pretty nice to fall asleep quick.

    • @bwktlcn
      @bwktlcn Před 3 lety

      Pizza stone works great.

  • @Random_Lurker
    @Random_Lurker Před 5 měsíci +1

    2 years later and that no-snag tent pole is still beautiful to see

  • @Seams_in_the_Wild
    @Seams_in_the_Wild Před rokem +2

    I added this recipe to our home rotation and it was a hit! I didnt know if it was from Steve or not, but I found this again 2 years later! I had just watched a couple videos at that time, but am now an avid follower.

  • @lily-hazy8823
    @lily-hazy8823 Před 2 lety +319

    I love how there is literally nothing else on earth that closely resembles the sound of walking on packed snow. We call it a crunching sound but that's not quite it either. It's completely unique!

    • @nearlyhomeless653
      @nearlyhomeless653 Před 2 lety +30

      Sounds like rubbing cotton balls together x100

    • @twisted.whiskers6730
      @twisted.whiskers6730 Před 2 lety +32

      cornstarch!

    • @sailorgeer
      @sailorgeer Před 2 lety +32

      Apparently the old Jesuit priests who first settled in Quebec in the 1600’s devised a rough temperature scale based on the sound the snow makes when you walk on it. The squeakier, the colder!

    • @JM-sm8ir
      @JM-sm8ir Před 2 lety +2

      I dunno Doritos make some pretty good noises. 😂

    • @jw5275
      @jw5275 Před 2 lety +2

      Omg, seeing your name and face here. We went to WWC together! So random.

  • @joshuamusgrove5268
    @joshuamusgrove5268 Před 2 lety +560

    Just a word of advice, a CO detector won’t pick up anything on the floor until it’s reached that level, by which point you would be dead. Needs to be 150mm max down from roof level to give an early enough warning. It’s your life but I’d keep that in mind in future.

    • @ShadowReaver573
      @ShadowReaver573 Před 2 lety +18

      I didn't know that CO was lighter than air. The more you know

    • @fg3ify
      @fg3ify Před 2 lety +48

      @@ShadowReaver573 Oxygen has mass number ~16 on the periodic table. Carbon has the number ~12. one CO molecule has 28 mass units, one O2 molecule has a mass of 32. hence, CO is roughly 12.5% lighter than O2 :) also, air is mostly composed of nitrogen which has a mass of ~14, N2 therefore 28.

    • @jhoughjr1
      @jhoughjr1 Před 2 lety +6

      @@fg3ify so it shouldn't matter where the CO detector is.

    • @joshclearwater6461
      @joshclearwater6461 Před 2 lety +9

      You don't need a fucking CO detector Jesus Christ lol

    • @GrasshopperKelly
      @GrasshopperKelly Před 2 lety +57

      @@joshclearwater6461 no, you don't *need* one. But they're dirt cheap, and if you're camped out where no one's likely to go looking for your body, in a fairly air tight bubble, it's a good idea. Specifically if your burning stuff. When you hold your breath, your not in pain from lack of O2, your in pain from build up of CO2, your body has no way to tell you you need Oxygen other than muscle cramps after exercise (why asphyxiation at low pressure is dangerous). But! Your body can become slowly accustomed to higher levels of CO2, reducing the strength that feeling, as you acclimatise to higher concentrations of CO2. On top of that, CO2 is easier to expel from the blood stream, than reabsorb. So if you've been in a sealed bubble asleep for a number of hours it's possible not to notice the CO2 build up until you're not thinking straight and/or asleep.
      They *are* required in airtight housing in Ireland, under the same requirements as smoke detectors. Because the only thing keeping you breathing in a passive house with windows closed; is the plants you have in there, and the air conditioning. Insurance tends to ask if you have one in a kitchen with gas, and any rooms with fire places/stoves

  • @LETSGETUTILIZED316
    @LETSGETUTILIZED316 Před rokem +2

    I like how the tent just popped out in such a convenient way.

  • @msanniehall100
    @msanniehall100 Před 2 měsíci

    Loved this video- laughed out loud several times, "what could go wrong?"
    Thanks for making, love your wacky adventures!

  • @kennethanderson8505
    @kennethanderson8505 Před 2 lety +703

    Steve, the snow on the ground inside the outer tent is acting as a heat sink. The inside temperature will not rise above 0 degrees Celsius until all the snow is melted. Putting the candles in the snow just directs most of the heat the candles generate directly into the snow and not in the air. A simple ground cloth will help create a temperature break and prevent the melted snow from soaking your back. A pile of evergreen tree branches will do similar things.
    I once camped in the Appalachians and set up a tent before the snow fell. I was fortunate enough to gather up a giant pile of leaves and set up the tent over them. In the morning, there was 6 inches of snow on the ground and I was toasty warm. It helps when the heat I was generating went to keep me warm and was not spent on melting snow or thawing the ground.

    • @corrindennis8468
      @corrindennis8468 Před 2 lety +20

      Snow is actually a good insulation

    • @maggsbufton1969
      @maggsbufton1969 Před 2 lety +64

      A simple roll of insulation as your “ floor” on top of the snow, makes all the difference, even one of those silver emergency blankets…they’re brilliant …plus you can take your boots off to sleep! Nothing beats hot rocks in a cast iron cooking pot from your fire for heat, and it is SAFER than candles …but if you also use candles , they should be put in tin cups off the ground, like on top of a rock..

    • @robertgotschall1246
      @robertgotschall1246 Před 2 lety +16

      Yeah, I wondered why he was going to so much trouble to remove the snow, and who actually carries a full snow shovel to go snow camping? While a fun idea it seems like an awful lot of equipment and trouble really. I rarely camped with a tent. Most of the time we bivouacked in an ice hole we hoped would stay at 0 C. If it got warmer the ice would melt and then you would be wet and cold.

    • @artmac4556
      @artmac4556 Před 2 lety +3

      Indeed, right and checked.

    • @kennethanderson8505
      @kennethanderson8505 Před 2 lety +7

      @@robertgotschall1246 If you noticed, Steve arrived by car. You can carry a bunch of stuff (including firewood). If you are backpacking every ounce to the site, a snow shovel would be a hard to justify item in your load.

  • @kaypotter9097
    @kaypotter9097 Před 3 lety +85

    Hey Steve, just wanted to send you a note... I'm an American gal in my early 20s, and quite frankly, I don't really like camping (the possibility of wild animals is too much for my anxiety unfortunately). But I do love snow. Tonight after I finished shoveling my driveway, I turned off the outdoor lights, plopped down in a chair on my deck, and had a Blue Moon while I listened to the snowy silence. My own version of "step two." :)

    • @Redplanetlover
      @Redplanetlover Před 3 lety +5

      Bears are asleep in the winter and coyotes and foxes are very leery of humans so there really is no problems up here in Alberta.

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice Před 3 lety +5

      If you have a backyard, you just camp in your backyard in the snow

    • @jasonx409able
      @jasonx409able Před 3 lety +1

      Gorillas sneaking into your tent and coyotes sniffing on your booty lol

  • @Zeioth
    @Zeioth Před 4 měsíci

    That's a really good point. No matter how good insulation is, in the end the source of heat is still just you.

  • @RestrictedTWO
    @RestrictedTWO Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thoroughly enjoy your content mate.. Thank you so much. I hope you're doing well and keepin on keeping on.

  • @doughagen7885
    @doughagen7885 Před 3 lety +68

    "I'm not Chuck Norris". Who shovels snow and then thinks of Chuck Norris as the "go to" for bad-ass snow shovelers? Steve Wallis does. Steve cracks me up every time.

    • @backyardliving1690
      @backyardliving1690 Před 3 lety +2

      When he said that line I couldn't control the laughter. Best stuff ever!!!

    • @Jer0da0sniper
      @Jer0da0sniper Před 3 lety +2

      He’s still got references from 2008 when he was hip

  • @skwydzee2716
    @skwydzee2716 Před rokem +472

    I went camping by myself and got lonely, now I'm watching this guy camp on my laptop and phone hotspot 😂😂

    • @alb7727
      @alb7727 Před rokem +8

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @basedbane787
      @basedbane787 Před rokem +58

      literally camping with steve

    • @lindboknifeandtool
      @lindboknifeandtool Před rokem +6

      That’s the life.

    • @calebray4168
      @calebray4168 Před rokem +12

      How could it be lonely? What’s lonely is seeing a bunch of people together while you’re by yourself in the middle of the crowd. Being alone in nature is so peaceful. I crave it everyday.

    • @InFiD3ViL1
      @InFiD3ViL1 Před rokem +7

      He wasn't alone. He said he brought his homeskillet!

  • @leilonischuckmanmrsschucky2796

    Oh man, the air mat inside the sleeping bag! Brilliant! I feel like a goofball not realizing, lol
    Thanks for sharing the adventurous expirement

  • @brianlopez8855
    @brianlopez8855 Před rokem +8

    "...put some Alfredo in here." (empties entire pot of Alfredo in).

  • @cortana323
    @cortana323 Před 3 lety +45

    Those tent poles with the middle parts that go inside is probably the best invention for camping yet ahah

  • @sistahcool3533
    @sistahcool3533 Před 3 lety +93

    A friend of my SIL's, got kicked out of his house, had nowhere to go, so he ordered a 'hot tent', asked a friend if he could put it in his field, so up it went. He put it on a waterproof tarp, and built a surround for the stove, he ordered a load of firewood, and there he lived for over a year, through nearly two winters... Only thing that got him-- a mildish winter with lots of rain, flooded the field and his tent. He ended up moving into an abandoned trailer and using the stove from the tent in that.....I dunno how he lives like this, but he does and he seemingly likes it

  • @troythompson2
    @troythompson2 Před rokem +1

    This was my first camping with Steve video I watched, which was a couple months ago. I've been on a binge since

  • @yogalandawellnessyolandati7654

    I did this in November, my friends idea…got down to 28. It was crazy the temp difference inside my little backpacking tent vs the bigger tent. Great way to extend the season!!

  • @Danielle-tn1qi
    @Danielle-tn1qi Před 2 lety +458

    Steve, I say this from the bottom of my heart, you are the most Canadianest person I have ever seen on CZcams. And I love it.

    • @AmberAmber
      @AmberAmber Před 2 lety +5

      I feel the same way!!! I'm Canadian but very uncanadian - I'd rather be beaten than to set foot in the snow.

    • @Intoxicanna
      @Intoxicanna Před 2 lety +3

      @@AmberAmber I’m from Northern Michigan. God Bless you, Sir! My sentiments exactly.

    • @AmberAmber
      @AmberAmber Před 2 lety +1

      @@Intoxicanna I feel you neighbour!! ⭕❌⭕❌⭕❌⭕❌

    • @adssuk4592
      @adssuk4592 Před 2 lety

      Danielle, I thought the same thing! I assume, like me, you’re from the U.S. But, maybe not.

    • @Danielle-tn1qi
      @Danielle-tn1qi Před 2 lety +2

      @@adssuk4592 nope. I am actually Canadian and I have met people like Steve

  • @tk2300
    @tk2300 Před 2 lety +352

    I love how he tries throwing the logs onto the fire pit and misses every shot, then it cuts to him carrying the tent around the vehicle and there's just wood logs all over the place as if he just gave up lmaooo

    • @keanudeleon7933
      @keanudeleon7933 Před rokem +1

      He was really close to it the first time. I don't think he was trying to make it in the pit, so he could place them

  • @CiCiTheGoldenGoddess
    @CiCiTheGoldenGoddess Před rokem +17

    I was so curious as to why the first tent had no bottom but now that you said it’s a ice fishing hut, it makes sense. It looks so easy to put up Id use it with a tarp. … the candles were not what I was expecting lol so small

  • @user-ji6fg9wu5z
    @user-ji6fg9wu5z Před 5 měsíci

    This guy is so cute! He takes this whole thing so seriously.

  • @johnsmith-jk9ol
    @johnsmith-jk9ol Před 3 lety +161

    I love how he just goes for the fun of let's see what happens. instead of trying to play the expert he just goes as a normal guy having a good time. Keep up the awesome job man.