Backcountry Bedroll Camping & Campfire Cooking
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- čas přidán 8. 02. 2024
- While I do wish that there was more snow and colder temperatures, I certainly can't complain about the weather during this trip. Some very mild winter conditions allowed me to be extremely comfortable on an overnight campout with a minimal bedroll kit. I'm beginning to explore areas for a future project I hope to begin this summer. The resources in this area looked quite promising for my needs.
Let me know if you have any questions! Thank you to everyone who watches. All glory to God!
Extra Info:
This was filmed in Alberta, Canada.
My kit weighed 21 lbs on the hike to my campsite. That includes all my bedding, tools, water, and food. Carrying it with the thin rope straps was not an issue for me. On the hike out my pack was slightly lighter due to less food and an empty water bottle. The lighter weight was even more enjoyable to carry. I think keeping a bedroll pack around 15-17 lbs would be very comfortable to carry.
My tarp is an 8'x8' waxed cloth tarp that is homemade. I made it from a 600 thread count cotton bed sheet. I hand-sewed tie out loops cut from lamp wick material. I waxed it with a 7:1 paraffin to beeswax mixture (measured by weight).
My hatchet weighs 1 3/4 lbs. It has no branding marks on it. It was heavily rusted and without a handle when I got it. I restored it, reprofiled the cutting edge, hafted a handle, and made the leather sheath. So far it has been a pleasure to use.
My kettle/cooking pot is a Stainless Steel Uberleben Kessel. It suites my needs quite well and is far easier to clean that a standard kettle. The removeable/reversable handle offers a lot of versatility that makes it a perfect addition to my kit.
My frying pan is branded 'Quick Meal'. It measures 8" in diameter at the base of the pan. An 8" frying pan is excellent to have compared to a smaller 5" or 6" pan. The larger size allows you to easily cook whole meals inside of the pan without struggling to evenly cook the food or having food spill out over the edges.
To do my dishes I wipe them out with a natural material (grass, moss, spruce boughs) then heat them over the fire with some water or snow in them. Once the water is hot I use my spatula (or a stick) to scrape away any remaining food. I dump the water into the side of my fire pit then once again use a natural material to wipe away anything remaining in the dish. At this point the dish is clean from food and I use a small rag carried in my kit to wipe them down. Following this process leaves me with clean non-greasy dishes without having to use any soaps or disposable towels. All of the natural materials I use to clean my dishes I discard into my fire so as to not leave any traces of food around my camp. I have to be conscientious about leaving food around my camps since there are large predators/animals in the area.
The sounds at night were Owls calling back and forth. The were also coyotes howling but I was unable to get a good recording of them. - Zábava
Hey thanks from pulling me out of the black hole aka: CZcams shorts😂
Ikr? They WANT you doom-scrolling. It sucks. Luckily this channel saves the day
Same here😂
You ain’t lying! Should e illegal lol
You have mastered bush crafting to the point of it's absolute simplicity. There is genius in simplicity! As a Canadian resident of 61 yrs I have to say, this is the strangest winter I've ever lived through. Your skills might be essential earlier than we might all think. Great video, thank you!
I like your style. I call it "Vintage Bushcraft".
Thank you for watching!
This video gives a feeling of freshness, is similar to my video.,
You are one of the few campers that can cook eggs the way I like them, without all of the scorching that so many do because they are not patient so they cook with too much heat. Also, you cooked the bacon crisp. I want to go camping with you.
Prettiest feathersticks I've ever seen. Takes a steady hand and patience. Love the old school camp. Well done, from an old woodsman. (And dang, did that breakfast make me hungry... perfect.)
Its nice to see a young guy doing old school camping so efficiently !
That's a guy who knows what he is doing! Great outing!
Nice video. Similar to my video.
What would be better than having a cup of tea after a long day and sitting down to watch your new video! Been following you for quite a while now and watch all your videos, and I must say you are a huge inspiration to many, and your every video is an experience. God bless and happy trails!
G’day, Osc4r15. I agree with you about tea. I always take 4-6 varieties camping. I lay the Ziplock baggie on a picnic table so the guys can have their choices. Tea somehow both relaxes me, and picks me up too. Much simpler than toggling around with gear to make coffee. I have peppermint in a flower garden, and clip it off every week or so, dry it, and make some of my tea from that. Nice.
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@@jackvoss5841 I personally always carry some tea with me, although I love campfire coffee too. But you can't go wrong with tea! Glad to hear you make some yourself too, I'd love to try that!
Hard to beat a good cup of tea. Thank you for watching! God bless.
Very enjoyable video Kusk. Thank you for inviting us along :)
Yessir!!! Thanks for taking us with you!!!!
Uncomplicated, simplistic and a genuine pleasure to join you on another great camp out, the more basic the camp, the more I like it. Of course all your camps are an enjoyable experience that I find particularly uplifting but there's something about minimal needs that brings one closer to nature. Great fires, great food, great time, I'll be having Elk tonight in your honor albeit at home, not in the wild. Thanks for the adventure and some peace and tranquility, just excellent. Enjoy!
It sure was a great outing. Thank you for watching! I'm jealous of your elk! It's been a few years since I've had elk meat. I need to put a lot more effort into being successful this coming hunting season. Happy trails my friend!
Nice video, I feel fresh, is similar to my video.
Much as I enjoyed your 'Life of Woodsman' video series with that great tent and woodstove. Your Bedroll limited gear camping trips are my favourite. Glad you are getting such mild weather for Alberta at this time of the year, but as you said. Spring is still a long way off, stay safe and warm and looking forward to your next adventure!
I greatly appreciate the continued support! Thanks for watching.
Definitely agree with this guy! Very nicely done.
❤ look and feel good. Similar to my video.
Thanks for another fabulous film. Love the overnighter and really surprised at the snow so early.
Look and feel good. Similar to my video.
Love your videos Riley your definitely one of the best Bushcraft channels on CZcams. I like your style of making your own gear and minimalist approach. Reminding us the more you know the less you need. Which allows a closer connection with the forest,and what you need doesn't have to cost a lot. The setup and 21lb weight is remanisct of what Nessmuck most likely would have tramped with. Lastly that's not bacon grease. That's your skillet crying tears of joy!!
Thanks! I appreciate that. Happy trails!
Great chill video to relax to as always … thanks for bringing us along.
A pleasure to watch, as always.
You and I share the same PASSION & SIMPLICITY for the outdoors . I just returned from 4 days in the mountains and can’t wait to get back out again . Love your videos
I had to sub you! I will binge some videos this weekend!
@@russellrlf thanks so much for joining me . I hope you like the content .
@@russellrlfyou’ll probably like My Wilderness Journey episodes . It’s the reason behind me starting my channel and sharing my passion with everyone.
Glad to hear you're enjoying the outdoors! Wishing you all the best my friend. Happy trails!
All the best to you as well my friend , may our paths cross one day . Stay safe @@KuskBushcraft
These videos have such an awesome vibe. It's not for me but I really love the minimal camping and practicality in everything you do. Always looking forward to the next video - thank you for sharing your experiences in the backcountry!
Minimal gear camp but maximum enjoyment watching this video.
I admire people who can travel this way.
Realistically how comfortable is to hike with ropes as harness for the bedroll and other gear.
I would never be able to do those ropes like that on my shoulders....of course I would also need my CPAP! lol.
@@russellrlf CPAP ?
@@hypo345 yeah...a medical device. requires electricity.
@@russellrlf Ok I get it now. I should have known this as sadly my Mum has to use one at times due to past Pneumonia scarring in her lungs.
The shoulder straps would be the last thing to stop me from doing this. That machine would be the issues lol@@hypo345
How I love this way of living life, camping and wandering in the wilderness. Thank you for this calm and enjoyable video 💙
Glad you got to get out and enjoy the good weather in the best way possible. I enjoy your trips like this because they largely mirror my own, and I always love to see someone enjoying the same aspects of the trip as I do on mine. I do like a little milk with my tea, though 😀 Thanks for bringing us along!
Thanks for watching! Wishing you all the best in your outdoor ventures. Happy trails!
The minimalist approach to this was awesome. It's been quite dry in Alberta. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers, and God Bless! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️🇨🇦
Thanks for watching! It's certainly been a strange winter weather-wise. Happy trails and God bless!
So sollte es sein, einfach und praktisch.👍 Vielen Dank das Du diesen Monat mit uns geteilt hast!! Ich freue mich schon auf's nächste Mal 😌.
Alles gute und viele Grüße aus dem fernen Deutschland 👋
Thanks for posting; helps somewhat satisfy the urge and simmer the stress of modern society. Keep up the good effort !
At 3:50, when you don't want to chance cutting yourself pull the stick instead of pushing the knife. Good job! I love watching your channel as well as Corporal's Corner and Ranger Survival. I always learn or relearn methods to do various things. There are several ways to manage in the back country and between the three of you most are presented. Thanks and may God be with you.
One of my favorite woodsman and truly a woodsman at that. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Bad a§ beard.
Thank you for tuning in!!
There is nothing better for breakfast. That was my main dish in hunting camp. Great video.
Awesome video never disappointed when I watch your videos. I would love to be able to camp/bushcraft in your country. Truly blessed bud keep them coming.
Great video once again. I love watching all your journeys: a touch a zen, a touch of nature, and a whole lot of camping.
Thank you for watching!
Your beard and mustache are looking top notch and thank you for another relaxing video
Thanks!
Nice video! Good demonstration of very useful skills!
Thanks for posting!
God bless ALL of us!
WWG1WGA
Just like a outdoor burrito 😆, another great campout 👍, great food and a peaceful time, keep up the great work and looking forward to your next video 😁🤙🤙🤙
Thank you for watching!! Happy trails my friend!
Love these videos, you're one of the few channels I'm subscribed to where I'll drop what I'm doing and watch a new upload straight away. God bless mate
I greatly appreciate the support!! God bless you too!
Best feather stick I've ever seen. Cheers.
You and your videos are the ABSOLUTE BEST and my favorites on bushcraft!!!
Your video skills are great, but what really sets it off is your amazing bushcraft skills. I love your approach to keeping things simple and gadget free. Your narrative is educational, and your written summary answered all the questions I had while watching. You are amazing!!! Thank you for sharing a beautiful experience and teaching us the "nuance" of the wild camping. Please keep up your world-class work!
Wow, thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate the support. Happy trails my friend!
Another great video Ryley! Love your winter camping. Stay warm!
Thanks for watching!
Now THAT'S breakfast! Made it yourself. Out in the woods. Campin'.
Nice outing my friend love the old school ways.cant wait for the next one.🌲
You are the first youtuber that fries eggs the way I like it...
That breakfast was perfect!
Wow, potatoes cooked in bacon grease AWESOME! And those eggs Perfection! You had my mouth watering.
So cool! Reminds me of camping with my dad. Thanks so much for sharing ❤
That was cool how you tied that roll off and wore it as a duffel bag 👍🏻
Few people know that we still have forests fires still burning in Alberta. Good to see someone with common sense to even in the winter.
Always have to be fire smart. I have a feeling this wildfire season is going to be a bad one. Hopefully I'm wrong. Thanks for watching.
I am always looking forward to watching your videos 😁
Super video, I really enjoy the minimalist type of camping. Hope to see you again soon.
Thanks for watching!
Looked like a nice relaxing camp. Really like your bed roll. All the best.
Great camp the minimum approach is nice. Great food too. Best feather feather stick I've ever seen.
Yeah that featherstick was like nothing I've ever seen on a video or in real life! Way less bloody knuckles on that one (although hopefully those go away anyway with more practice)
Thanks for watching!
Amazing the lack of snowfall this year. Great video
We've been getting more snowfall than we've been getting past few winters here in PA.
Our winters have been mild but this year the snow has been around more but then getting an early Spring which hasn't happened in years either.... 🙃
Nothing more relaxing that a pipe in the forest I’ve been liking the solani sweet mystery specially out deer hunting
Solani is delicious! I love their blend 131r and virginia flake. Thanks for watching!
Now THAT'S a feather stick!
Never disappointed, as usual. Great video brother. God Bless as well !
A very enjoyable video ( those venison steaks made my mouth water ) , thanks for sharing and God bless my outdoors enjoying friend
God bless you too!
That breakfast had my mouth watering.
Awesome video and the food looked yummy. Heck yeah that's the perfect weather to camp in. Looking forward to more
The weather was certainly nice! Thanks for watching.
Art imitating life :D
Thank you, great video. Thank you for taKing us along.
Thank you for interesting video..Happy trails to You too :D
I really liked how you put the bacon on top of the potatoes after it was mostly done cooking. Keeps it warm, still renders some fat, while preventing it from burning. Nice! And those eggs were PRIMO!! I can’t wait to go camping!
I missed your camping trips I started watching almost 2 years ago and I loved your videos they make me relax learn more skills. Thank you for making such good content. :)
Cool! Great weather indeed! I had fun watching ✌️
Endlich mal ein Video wo ich mich wieder finde absolut super mach weiter so
Having commentary breathes so much life into the videos. .)
Breakfast fit for a king!
Nice one , greetings from a swedish Bushcrafter. We got alot of snow over here this year 👍🌲
Beautiful camp, nice crisp video, absolutely great meals 👍👍👍 Thanks! Stay Safe ...Alan in 🇨🇱
04:15 OMG this is perfection... Wow. Amazing skill.
You are a hardcore camper my friend, respect! I love camping in the woods too, but, I like having my dog and my tent for extra comfort. My dog act as my alarm and lets me know whenever any dangerous animal is near. My tent provides protection from the wind, rain and snow. The extra comfort makes camping a little bit more enjoyable for me. However, you are much braver than I and I respect that about you and your camping style! Keep on camping my friend….
That's the best feather stick I've ever seen!
I fully support this style. Please let me imitate it. thank you as always
Strong show !
Looks like you've been researching how to tie a Manny. That takes me back to my outfitting days. Great way to carry a bedroll. Enjoy your youth my friend these are great skills to have an uncertain times.
I did not know that's what it was called. I'll look into it now. Thanks for sharing and for watching. Happy trails!
This was awesome
Thank you!
Thank you for reigniting my love for camping. I was a Boy Scout as a kid, and enjoyed camping. The love for camping kinda got lost when you have a job and bills to pay. But, when the S inevitably does HTF, it’s important to know how to survive in the wilderness.
When I do have a kid, I’m gonna teach them everything I know and what I’ve learned from this channel about survival. Thank you again, my dude.
Thats sick. Im definitely going to pack out like this soon. That bedroll pack is so simple, but rather ingenious
Happy Trails!!!! Thanks for the good vid as usual!
Keep on adventuring! Always like to come along.
Thank you for watching!
Awesome video, great content, loved the simplicity of it all, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
Great video, I'm looking forward to see Canadian landscapes.
Greetings from Italy!
Looks like tasty food to me lol 12:13 I appreciate all you guys on the CZcams that camp all seasons! More that you, and some others do it solo, my hats off to you ! I am getting too old to go it alone anymore lol ty
Awesome video , the video just started playing when my last one finished and instantly had my attention, awesome video instant subscriber and looking forward to watching more
Great content as always!
Nice! Basic, natural style and attitude! Greetings from Poland. 🙂🔥
That was very relaxing to watch.
great as always! thanks for taking us along
Great video! 👍
What a lot of good information thank you my friend,, I love deer 🦌 it’s all in the way you cook them so very yummy,, stay safe 🦍🦍
Thank you for watching!
Best wishes from Germany and enjoy !
Really enjoyed your video, just the basic goods and great food. I love how you kept everything simple, sometimes it’s just better like that. Been enjoying your channel for a long time. Keep up the great videos and looking forward to the next one. Shaun Kroschel
I love the way you do your pack!
Thanks for video ❤
Thanks for watching, Oleh!
I’ll have to try this approach to camping
Nice!
God Bless, and thank you!
Welcome back
Great cooking chef, all the food looks delicious. Looks more like spring camping than winter. Hopefully you get some more snow and moisture.
Video muito bom parabéns abraço do Brasil 🇧🇷
Phenomenal content, just the right amount of talking. Keep it up!
Great video! I Just found your channel, I like it and will be watching more., Wonderful campout and yummy lookin food! Again great video. Thanks for sharing. Marty from MinneSNOWta🙂
Thank you for watching!
Good quality time in the woods ⛺️👍🔥☄️