3 Day Solo Winter Snow Camp - Bushcraft, Canvas Tent, Woodstove, Bowdrill

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  • čas přidán 8. 03. 2018
  • On this adventure I head out for a solo winter camping trip in the snow. I setup the small canvas tent and woodstove, make a bushcraft fire reflector and make this camp my home for 3 days. On the second day a snow storm arrived from the east, bringing with it ice rain and blizzard like conditions. I cook up food on the woodstove and campfire to keep me warm. I also attempt a primitive bowdrill in a snowstorm. Thanks for joining me on the adventure - Mike
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  • @TAOutdoors
    @TAOutdoors  Před 6 lety +584

    After this video, Gstove was kind enough to offer my subscribers a 15% discount code on all their stoves and accessories. Just enter code "taoutdoors" at www.gstove.com/ for your discount. They ship internationally too. Thank you for watching - Mike

  • @andreyschneider9934
    @andreyschneider9934 Před 3 lety +174

    When you go far into the forest, when your phone is silent, it does not catch the signal, and the sleeping bag on the foam replaces your favorite bed! When your dinner is boiling in a black pot on a hot fire, and all your clothes are soaked through with smoke. You forget about all your problems, they simply do not exist, there is you and the silence of the forest! The silence from which is muffling. Your senses sharpen as you hear the wind, the rustle of grass, and leaves. The creaking of the trunks. At this moment, you feel that you are alive, you are alive now, you listen to your breath, your heart, Nothing can replace these feelings. You are cleansed of all that weighed on you yesterday. Just you and nature. And you're on your own. You're alive now, and that's all that matters. For this we go to the forest. To experience it, over and over again. Those who have experienced it will understand. Those who have not experienced it, still have everything ahead of them. Thank you for giving me this feeling. Thank you for making such content that attracts people to put on a backpack and go to wander along the forest path, your work makes people really happy. 👍My channel on You Tube is just starting to take shape. If you don't mind, please put a few likes and a couple of short comments.

    • @khairolbazlihussin7202
      @khairolbazlihussin7202 Před 2 lety

      Z

    • @George-dm2lb
      @George-dm2lb Před 2 lety

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    • @Zghost276
      @Zghost276 Před 2 lety

      Z

    • @martinbradstreet5728
      @martinbradstreet5728 Před rokem +4

      Brilliant writing with truths interwoven amongst the words; you truly capture, at least in part, what this channel is all about!! Good luck with your new channel and maintain that positive, upbeat spirit and enthusiasm, my friend!!!! Thank you!!!

    • @DLB-Operator
      @DLB-Operator Před rokem +1

      Couldn't have described it better, as a traumatized veteran, the woods and the campfire is my only solitude, my space of peace

  • @gallopingg1
    @gallopingg1 Před 3 lety +3

    TA OUTDOORS AND TA FISHING, THE ONLY TWO CHANNELS ON CZcams WORTH WATCHING, QUALITY EVERY TIME, GUARANTEED.

  • @markrobinson7193
    @markrobinson7193 Před rokem +2

    I really enjoyed watching and listening to you. It's like having a conversation with a mate so it's dead relaxed and no pretentiousness. Well done, stay true to who you are because that's why it works.

  • @kathrynquinn3255
    @kathrynquinn3255 Před 3 lety +39

    That’s what I love about you, Mike. Your determination and never give up attitude encourages me to keep trying, no matter how ridiculous my goal may appear to be. See you in the snowfields!

  • @robertthomas9428
    @robertthomas9428 Před 4 lety +4

    I agree Clyde. Few people are as genuine as Mike. Im in self Isolation here in Canada as well and Ive come to really respect him quickly as a result of his genuine character and what I learn through the shows. Hes first class!!

  • @consonantsandvowels1
    @consonantsandvowels1 Před 6 lety +137

    Hey Mike!
    I've been watching and dropping the occasional comment for well over a year now - usually praising the leaps and bounds you take in production levels!
    Something I've neglected to say is just how much your videos help me, personally. I experience fairly decent anxiety that leads to depression. Watching your videos really helps. Not only are you a lovely chap with a warm and positive energy, you remind me of how healing it is to be in the wilderness. Swinging a sharp axe is better than any medication! Your videos capture the spirit of outdoors in a way that allows us, as viewers, to connect with it. That takes a special talent, and love and respect for the outdoors on your part.
    Thank you, Mike.
    Love to yourself, Graham, Jaxx, the Mrs, and all the fam!

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  Před 6 lety +19

      shewolf many thanks for the kind comment, I am pleased the videos are helping you

    • @marinoschristofi84
      @marinoschristofi84 Před 6 lety +1

      I love you

    • @Grizzly_Omen77
      @Grizzly_Omen77 Před 6 lety +1

      Well said!!

    • @DamasKriss
      @DamasKriss Před 5 lety +7

      Good stuff. I've never been big on anxiety. Think I've had some years of depression struggles. God found me and is helping me through. Seel Jesus. He's got the good healing ha. God bless you in Jesus' name.

    • @shamsherrehman5314
      @shamsherrehman5314 Před 5 lety

      SHE WOLF LOVE U FROM PAKISTAN

  • @AhmetAgayev
    @AhmetAgayev Před 2 lety +1

    The author deserves special respect. I watched the movie in one breath. This is motivation for me. I will definitely do something similar...

  • @SJW82
    @SJW82 Před rokem +7

    Loved it mate…and watched it to the end!
    I have been ploughing through your videos over the last couple of weeks, one of my favourite channels on CZcams!
    Hopefully in 2023 they are more of these 3 day excursions in the wilderness 👌🏻

  • @lukeFugate
    @lukeFugate Před 6 lety +61

    Great job Mike. You are the only CZcamsr I know of that I can watch 23 minutes of video with no music or talking and be totally entertained. You and your dad have inspired me to build a pallet wood cabin. My son is helping me with it and the time together is great! Thank you so much for the inspiration. I'm putting the build up on CZcams as I do it, If you get time to watch it I would appreciate any advice you would have.

    • @sergiofox1320
      @sergiofox1320 Před 6 lety +2

      The only person I can take the silent treatment from without losing my mind.

    • @Misha_ion
      @Misha_ion Před 5 lety

      Это у вас грейт джоб? Это игры детей в песочнице!

    • @windshearahead7012
      @windshearahead7012 Před 5 lety +1

      Sergio Fox LMAOO 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😫

    • @vadim_546
      @vadim_546 Před 2 lety

      For some time now, it began to seem to me that this forest is ultimately part of my “I”. I wandered within myself. Just like blood circulates through blood vessels. It turns out that I saw my own inner world in front of me, and what looked menacing in my eyes, in fact, was an echo of the fears that had settled in me. The web that entangles me is the web of spiders spread in my heart. And the birds that chirp overhead are raised by me. These are the images that were born and took root in my head.

  • @cerethpainting6606
    @cerethpainting6606 Před 2 lety +3

    You should do guided treks with one or two people. Really in depth info for the participants. I swear, people would pay you a fortune to spend 3-4 days with you and learn some skills

  • @stephentepper976
    @stephentepper976 Před 2 lety

    First video I’ve seen without those long shots that require multiple trips to and fro to set up and retrieve the camera. Bravo for not wasting time and energy

  • @TheKrazyman01
    @TheKrazyman01 Před 2 lety +1

    I like your character, easy going, willing to say your still in a learning curve on something. No like a lot of channels on here with that ego I know it all. I enjoy your channel and well keep watching it. Keep up the good work.

  • @Umuliuz
    @Umuliuz Před 5 lety +10

    Great move posting the attempts that do not work. It shows that it's a practice and even you are still working on it. I think it is mostly about enjoying the attempts and the process.

  • @inlesinlet
    @inlesinlet Před 4 lety +76

    This was lovely to watch! A few quick tip from Northern Norway: Eat more! Your body burns a ton of calories to keep you warm. You'd probably be less cold and tired if you did :) And when you wake up with snow on your canvas, beat it off (from the inside) before firing up the stove. When you leave the snow on the canvas and heat it up, it melts in large quantities and seeps into the fabric as it runs down. When you beat it off first, it can' melt and make your canvas wet (for then to be dried by the fire) because it's on the ground already! :D

  • @roadweary5252
    @roadweary5252 Před 3 lety +5

    I first watched this the day it was uploaded - amazing to see it now has over 10 million views! Well done, Mike!

  • @uberyoutuber3892
    @uberyoutuber3892 Před 2 lety

    I was almost to the point of not caring anymore when finally 23 minutes in...the boy can speak!!!

  • @SLO-Ride
    @SLO-Ride Před 6 lety +40

    Good trick for better insulation, while still allowing ventilation for gas build up, is to pile leaves along the outside bottom of the tent, effectively "sealing" the tent base. The leaves will act as a barrier against wind and snow, while not blocking the transfer of fresh air. This will allow a smaller fire to maintain in the stove.
    American Plains Indians, who used portable housing (the ubiquitous TeePee), piled dirt or sand around the base to fully seal off weather. An inner liner kept an open space between the tent wall, and the living area, creating a draft effect that kept stale air and smoke rising to the open vent in the top of structure. Fresh air was controlled by how open the access flap was kept. A small fire pit in the center radiated heat to keep the TeePee warm, and also created the upward draft that kept the inner area smoke free.

  • @AndreiBirsan88
    @AndreiBirsan88 Před 5 lety +4

    I do feel you with all the noise the media is makeing about the Beast from the East, and then 20 cm of snow. I'm from eastern Europe, and nothing stops in the city or vilages even with 40 cm of snow. Nice video :)

  • @basabjeetbojhpuri4813
    @basabjeetbojhpuri4813 Před 2 lety +1

    U people are really lucky. Enjoing like this is many of our dream.

  • @jonathanbeniston145
    @jonathanbeniston145 Před 7 měsíci

    Really enjoy your camp outs. I used to go all the time with the family, but due to terminal cancer, I can no longer go. So your videos are very cathartic for me, almost like being there. Thanks

  • @HomeAtLast501
    @HomeAtLast501 Před 4 lety +7

    The fire reflector is such a helpful implement that I would actually build a 3-sided one, with the two sides at a wide angle. Could make a big difference if you wanted to be outside more and get some heat from a bigger fire.

    • @barnabyvonrudal1
      @barnabyvonrudal1 Před 2 lety

      I was thinking he should of built the fire protector on the upwind side. What do you think?

    • @HomeAtLast501
      @HomeAtLast501 Před 2 lety +1

      @@barnabyvonrudal1 I wouldn't have thought of that, but it certainly makes sense.

  • @clydemactavish3457
    @clydemactavish3457 Před 4 lety +17

    I've been watching your channel non-stop while in self-isolation. Amazing talent and respect for nature. From some of your other videos, I absolutely agree: learn our ancestors' knowledge so we can pass it down. Difficult times right now, but all the more reason it's good for everyone to practice self reliance and be able to work with your hands.

  • @blackwolfzakaria
    @blackwolfzakaria Před 3 lety +40

    This makes me happy, thanks for taking the time to make these quality
    videos. It’s honestly inspired me to build a little cabin in my nearby
    forrest to give me an escape from the chaos that is school right now.

  • @mattvdh
    @mattvdh Před 3 lety +6

    I didn't realize England was so mild, makes me jealous being in Canada with our nonstop snow once winter hits

    • @woodlandadventures3239
      @woodlandadventures3239 Před 3 lety

      Omg yes I live in Canada and there’s to much snow

    • @briggsy3155
      @briggsy3155 Před 3 lety

      we only get snow every few years this year it snowed for a hour aha in England bristol

    • @adventussaxonum448
      @adventussaxonum448 Před 3 lety

      True, but with non-stop snow every year, it justifies spending money and effort on preparing for it. In the South of the UK, it's easier to put up with a minor inconvenience once every 5 years.
      Here it's more wind chill and the wet which is the problem. I teach Polish students who laugh at the small amount of snow, yet moan about how cold they are here.

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 Před 6 lety +24

    I never had much success with a bow drill over my years of (summer) camping. Few of the many who have tried have found the patience and the skill and the fiddly circumstances necessary to make a lasting ember. Cold and damp make it that much more difficult to raise wood dust temperature by friction. That is just one of the ways in which this has been a great 'teaching' video. I am impressed and surprised by the serious shelter those two ponchos provide in cold conditions. The G stove is so well designed and sturdy that it is truly photogenic. Thanks for showcasing the heating and cooking capabilities of the small-sized stove. In that regard, the egg-cooking demonstration on the third morning was absolutely necessary. The pan you used also deserves a 'shout out' for the eggs not sticking or burning.

  • @ammaralmashhadani5841
    @ammaralmashhadani5841 Před 4 lety +7

    I am from Iraq and I did many desert survival camps where the temps was 120 Fer.. Still wanna experience the snow weather one. You did a good job

  • @stephansandberg3031
    @stephansandberg3031 Před 2 lety

    Hi, I like this type of video much better than the ones you do with your stressed dad.
    When you are alone, you feel calmer.

  • @JeffChorney
    @JeffChorney Před 3 lety +13

    Hey Mike just stumbled on your platform. Great video. Took me back to days when I used to winter camp like 47 years ago. No such thing called bush craft back then. We called it survival training. Food, water, fire, hygiene and sanity is all you really need plus God!

  • @boobunn4151
    @boobunn4151 Před 6 lety +3

    mattesons smoked sausasage and eggs is a legendary breakfast especially with fried bread. you are a brave guy. it shows commitment to leap into the jaws of the beast from the east and defeat it with british cozyness.

  • @TAOutdoors
    @TAOutdoors  Před 6 lety +353

    First time we have had snow like this in the South of England for at least 5 or 6 years - I had to make the most of it! It was a bitter Easterly wind and snow front that came over from Siberia. British Press named it "The Beast from the East" haha!! Hope you enjoy - Mike

    • @ferp-vw3kn
      @ferp-vw3kn Před 6 lety +1

      H&hyq

    • @GaiasPupil
      @GaiasPupil Před 6 lety +2

      TA Outdoors Awesome bro, is there a way I can email you? I don't have Instagram.

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  Před 6 lety +10

      enjoy!

    • @caroldee3325
      @caroldee3325 Před 6 lety +2

      TA Outdoors mike, just curious because you refer to yourself as a “little guy.” What is your height????

    • @bluesman260971
      @bluesman260971 Před 6 lety +14

      Beast From The East??? It was more like the slightly disgruntled cat from next door?? 😏❄️

  • @theultimatehangover7576
    @theultimatehangover7576 Před 3 lety +8

    Canadian winter camping tips: To seal-off the bottom of your shelter/tent and keep cold from drafting in, pack snow over the ends of your tent. even if the snow melts and freezes back into ice, it can't freeze through enough to seriously effect the malleability of the material. Instead of packing a stove for a small shelter, consider packing a gas lantern. it won't warm the shelter up as /much/ but it'll give you a good ten degree difference in temperature [which is enough with the right sleeping equipment] , be easier to stow in a pack, and also serve dual purpose as a light source both in and out of your shelter. also, with a lantern, carbon monoxide poisoning is much less of a concern.

    • @bechtelcorp.2013
      @bechtelcorp.2013 Před 2 lety

      I live in Canada too, I don't have the courage to do it myself in the first time because I was born in a temperate country
      What do you recommend ?

  • @josiecoronado5876
    @josiecoronado5876 Před 3 lety +8

    AMAZING GUY!
    I loved to imagine, the man who can do in 3days. So others can do happily the survival.

    • @ZUBRR
      @ZUBRR Před 3 lety

      Try to live for 50$ month. May be after you will understand what is real survive.

  • @viviandeville9761
    @viviandeville9761 Před 5 lety +4

    Camping with Beer. An absolute must! Cheers

  • @lauraweiss7875
    @lauraweiss7875 Před 6 lety +5

    Goose Island, baby! They brew that right here in Chicago. That beer must have felt right at home in the cold and snow.

  • @NormReitzel
    @NormReitzel Před rokem

    Nice to see a spark arrestor. I'm a big believer in them. My young daughter first saw snow in York - we're from South Texas, USA. No camping, but I took the train up to Inverness and stood on the shore. Beautiful, dramatic. UK at it's best. I was working in Peterboro. at the time. Christmas in London.

  • @ellenweil6996
    @ellenweil6996 Před 2 lety +4

    Love this. Your calm explanations. I wish there was a eight hour video of all the sounds of the forest, fire, snow and icy rain to sleep by.

  • @reyatsmk9990
    @reyatsmk9990 Před 5 lety +17

    I've been watching you for 3 years or so... you're going to be 1 million subs very soon, congratulations! I am disabled so i watch you, Lilly and Joe mostly. God bless you all!
    I'd like you 3 mostly because there's no bull.

    • @farahsali1
      @farahsali1 Před 5 lety +3

      Me too. Its almost as being there. It relaxes me before bed and i can dream tht i too am in the woods.

    • @hollystringer7639
      @hollystringer7639 Před 4 lety +1

      I am disabled too. Miss camping and love seeing outdoor videos.

  • @user-qd5jk9cw1z
    @user-qd5jk9cw1z Před 4 lety +5

    스노우캠프도 개안네요 멋져요 눈보라
    바람소리도 엄청나요 추운데도 기본장비 우 와 텐트안에 난로
    우 와 저런것도 하나에 멋이라면
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  • @Jez-explores-outdoors
    @Jez-explores-outdoors Před 4 lety +8

    Still has to be the best channel on CZcams. Love your style always positive always informative.

  • @CharlesBevien
    @CharlesBevien Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome, I make the same dish. Onions, bell pepper and sausage or any meat you like. Put your favorite spices and pour it over rice. Yum, yum. Love it.

  • @eddiepedregosa2396
    @eddiepedregosa2396 Před 4 lety +10

    Good camper, he utilized the dead trees rather than cutting the growing trees..molto bravo🎈🙏🎈

    • @taunokekkonen5733
      @taunokekkonen5733 Před 3 lety

      Yes, and dead trees are typically drier. Unless they are rotten. A fresh birch is easily up to 50% moisture.

  • @Everywhere2
    @Everywhere2 Před 4 lety +26

    "This ain't no light-weight backpacking trip. This is food and beer." I'll camp with you any time, mate.

  • @teen-lua.8684
    @teen-lua.8684 Před 3 lety

    - At the end of the year, winter, heavy snow season, I love to go camping under the snow is falling. Sitting in the tent, eating, drinking hot tea, watching the white snow everywhere, my heart feels very excited and relaxed.
    Dec, 17 - 2020.

  • @tomgunn8004
    @tomgunn8004 Před 2 lety

    I just love the Brits. They're funny without even trying. They crack me up.

  • @user-bg2dt7bq6g
    @user-bg2dt7bq6g Před 4 lety +5

    МОГУ ПРЕДСТАВИТЬ СЕБЕ ТАКОЙ 3-Х ДНЕВНЫЙ ОТДЫХ В ПАЛАТКЕ ЗИМОЙ, ОСОБЕННО НОЧЬЮ, КОГДА ЗУБ НА ЗУБ НЕ ПОПАДАЕТ!

  • @gd9346
    @gd9346 Před 4 lety +15

    Hello from Canada. You have a great set up and knowledge of the outdoors. All you need is a minus 30 sleeping bag and long Johns and you would fit right in with our Canadian winters.
    Cheers my backcountry friend.

    • @Munnik-bc8oo
      @Munnik-bc8oo Před 4 lety +2

      G D hello fr northern Alaska west above arctic circle

    • @caswallonandflur692
      @caswallonandflur692 Před 3 lety

      Getting colder by the hour . Get ready fast !
      Shtf real quick-like !! ✅

  • @johno140
    @johno140 Před rokem

    Bangers, and sunny side eggs on a cold wintry morning, jolly good mate.

  • @stephencopps1561
    @stephencopps1561 Před 8 měsíci

    "schwmff" at an edit/scene change😂 sooo noughties👍love it

  • @trailmagic8724
    @trailmagic8724 Před 5 lety +3

    I love camping and hiking in the snow!!!! Winter is my favorite season to get outside and backpack. No crowds, lots of views and usually better stars since the humidity is lower.

  • @matthewnickels7315
    @matthewnickels7315 Před 5 lety +40

    This is why I like watching your videos sir...my dad never taught me any bushcraft ,camping, or fishing. But I do wanna teach these kinda things to my boys. So I learn so I can teach...thank you for your knowledge...ill keep watching.

    • @tonyss7142
      @tonyss7142 Před 5 lety

      Matthew Nickels you sound entitled for mentioning you’re father “never taught you whatever...” he just didn’t.

    • @matthewnickels7315
      @matthewnickels7315 Před 5 lety +2

      @@tonyss7142 how do I sound entitled because I said my father never taught me any of these things. I grew up poor as HELL not knowing where my next meal was gonna come from. Spent 2 yrs as a child homeless you judgemental piece shit. there was times as a child I wish I could have had just the tent this guy has to keep me and my brothers and sisters warm.

  • @skyblue2636
    @skyblue2636 Před 2 lety

    btw, The best wood to make a bow drill is far and away cedar. If it's punky, try to get wood from the centre of the tree.

  • @abbjordan9265
    @abbjordan9265 Před rokem +1

    Your Bushcraft inspires me for years / Thank you / Greetings from Vienna

  • @kgreg1956
    @kgreg1956 Před 5 lety +51

    I always loved being outdoors when I was young but I am older now, disabled and housebound but I can still live vicariously through your videos. Many thanks and I hope you continue.

    • @suzita4019
      @suzita4019 Před 5 lety

      Not housebound.

    • @leamerrill3618
      @leamerrill3618 Před 5 lety

      Karen Gregory
      Me too. I miss my youth, but I enjoy watching him and somehow, it’s enough.

    • @Joe-kb1sm
      @Joe-kb1sm Před 4 lety +1

      I'm in my 60s, and use a cane some. My dog & I pack a wagon or sled which I pull at about average 70 lbs. I like lots of comfort and that weighs alot more than a pack. We are spoiled. Best wishes.

    • @booisgone9847
      @booisgone9847 Před 4 lety

      @@Joe-kb1sm My kinda' man, Joe! 60's chic here and pulling a load is easier than backing it!

  • @briangrigutsbmgoutdoors7866

    Loved it Mike. Great job!!! Thanks for bringing the outdoors to me. I was able to put a bag on my cast and hobble out the back with my son the other night and build a fire and cook some food we just had a 12 inch snowstorm so it's pretty interesting.

  • @stephanygates6491
    @stephanygates6491 Před 3 lety

    I had the good fortune to aim my test strike toward my tinder and see the flame from the first spark, falling from about 12”. Now, I always test toward the bundle, to see it again. I understand the air regulator on the G stove for the first time - like a cam/fan. I love watching your process. Thank you.

  • @Gretny
    @Gretny Před 7 měsíci

    I own a 1966 pup tent that I bought NOS from a dealer who got it from the US government back in 1986. ! It's a serious bit of kit !! Can't wait to get it broken in on my 2024 camping trip ! Great video by the way !!✌

  • @SlyPstmn
    @SlyPstmn Před 6 lety +12

    Pumped for that code Mike! I've been holding off in case something like this was coming along, really enjoying the content lately as well. The opening scenes are something else. Keep it up bud!

  • @kevincenci5218
    @kevincenci5218 Před 6 lety +9

    My favorite of the videos you make, are always going to be your overnighters. I like to see what little tips and tricks you use while camping. I am going camping this summer for our honeymoon and I hope to use a lot of the tips and trick while camping.

  • @tolgacakar7050
    @tolgacakar7050 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @MegaCocobaby
    @MegaCocobaby Před 2 lety

    Great video. No sound or talking just pure bushcraft. Keep up the good work my Friend and stay safe

  • @sestosili3760
    @sestosili3760 Před 6 lety +3

    Ooooh nice a new snowy video!
    time to get some snacks and make me comfortable

  • @252pq3
    @252pq3 Před 5 lety +6

    I almost didn't even watch this, but now I'm subbed. Thought "Ok, I don't think I want to watch an hour long video if he's not going to talk at all." Made it to 10 minutes, thought "I wonder what he's making here?" By the time I saw the bacon going into the pan I thought "Ok I don't care if he doesn't talk at all, I'm watching this whole thing."
    Less than 5 minutes later my first thought was "I could've swore this guy was going to be Canadian!!"
    Great video dude, can't wait to check out more of your stuff

  • @cmvalim2778
    @cmvalim2778 Před 4 lety +2

    I do camping up in moray in Scotland, we don’t even get much snow here any more. Nothing like the 80’s.. great content. Thanks

  • @rexluminus9867
    @rexluminus9867 Před 3 lety

    Great video.Thank you.
    I planned & dreamed for 🏕️ camping in the outdoors.
    Was getting disappointed with myself not being full-time out there.
    Than I become homeless in the summertime & got my first tent.Was a bit scary for the first few days only having 1-2 mm wall around me.Gradually got used to the colder weather as time
    went by.This way was easy adjustment towards my minus 7 night time + snowy few days. It was a thrill surviving that first winter.
    My friends & I was even proud of it.Even had a nasty flue for 3 weeks camping out but I just kept warm & healthy eating.This started at the age of 63.Have an apt now but once a week or more still sleeping in my rent.I can't wait for a good minus 10 overnight.More tests on me.The often calmness of nature changes you to be a better person.Not to mention the stormy days & nights!!!🏕️😜.Nature rules! You adopt.
    Be safe and healthy.

  • @hollystringer7639
    @hollystringer7639 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for making these. I enjoyed watching. Nice to see snow in Southern England. I wish you all the best.

  • @Chechenblack
    @Chechenblack Před 6 lety +4

    Mike I really enjoy your channel. I’m originally from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 but now live in Australia 🇦🇺
    I wish I had of done a lot more things with my dad like you do with yours but I certainly do teach my son bushcraft and how to live with the world around us here.
    If ever you guys fancy an Australian adventure you are very welcome at ours anytime. Keep it up and all the very best. Rhys. 🤘🏻

  • @rgcountdown
    @rgcountdown Před rokem

    That robin at the beginning of the video made my day! He just hung out to watch you work!

  • @caswallonandflur692
    @caswallonandflur692 Před 3 lety

    Lotsa nice things goin on here . Showing off and proudly so . Why not ? 😉

  • @RoemDaug
    @RoemDaug Před 6 lety +49

    It takes real talent to keep an ADHD guy interested in a minimally edited, hour long video of a camping trip. Cheers to you!

    • @Jeff-jg7jh
      @Jeff-jg7jh Před 6 lety +1

      AD, ah attention deficiet.. HD, ahh, I don't know.

    • @johansandman1688
      @johansandman1688 Před 6 lety

      Hyperactivity Disorder

    • @petertyrell9699
      @petertyrell9699 Před 5 lety

      ADHDers would function better in survival situations then modern society. Trust me I am one

  • @Luspenchief
    @Luspenchief Před 3 lety +2

    34:10 that "my bayud" sounds just like east tennessee. here i am trying to mimic your accent, and you've done mastered mine!

  • @BinManSays87
    @BinManSays87 Před 3 lety +1

    Re-watching this while eyeing up a new stove and you know if you get a Y stick under your bail handle and over the lip of your pan (on the tips of the Y/fork) then apply pressure like a pry bar and maybe hook the handle with the little finger and boom you're pouring like a boss. FYI self isolating sucks I'm on day two planning my freedom camping trip

  • @73prick
    @73prick Před 4 lety +38

    Hello from across the pond in the USA, in the state of Wisconsin. Love watching your videos and have applied some of your techniques to camping, so far in my yard(I have just over an acre of land) and I look forward to many more videos!!!

  • @augustsnowfall5189
    @augustsnowfall5189 Před 4 lety +14

    Quite a while since the video was uploaded I know but, I was filled with envy 😅....
    When that passed, a longing to be the person in that situation.
    I love the coolest weather and isolated conditions.
    Limited gear with effort and know how, that I think could be achieved by many individuals is producing a surreal experience!
    I was so into this video, that I realised I was getting cold 🥶!
    Thanks for the experience 🤗🇦🇺

    • @yousircantknow8987
      @yousircantknow8987 Před 4 lety +1

      He's fake.
      He didn't pack anywhere.
      His truck is right off camera.

    • @Joe-kb1sm
      @Joe-kb1sm Před 4 lety

      My dog and I pull a wagon or kids sled, depending on weather. Heck with that backpack thing. We pack lots of gear easy because I don't carry it. Lots of these guys are fake on U Tube. I don't know about this guy.

  • @skyblue2636
    @skyblue2636 Před 2 lety

    I think this guy's built a few campfires b4.🙂 perfect prep, tic tac toe and the bacon's on in 5 min. Great camping recipes. Looks delicious😋

  • @gardenia24sugarfoot.36

    The odd cackle of a bird but other than that lovely quiet & peaceful environment, now and again a movement or rustle of a human, I too hope you get a real awesome drop of snow. Hey T.A. a great rendition of common sense about the weather. I love that stove good size & easy to maintain & to keep hot. What could be lovely for a quick meal is sachets that are creamy cheese with pasta & made with water & butter, you can add other food & you can keep half of it back for later, very filling. Easy to transport around Cool video.

  • @lilhotdog7011
    @lilhotdog7011 Před 3 lety +4

    High quality content. Can’t believe this is free to watch. Keep up the good work.

    • @Razzaq585
      @Razzaq585 Před 2 lety

      not really free, you are the product..

  • @tedwilliams2749
    @tedwilliams2749 Před 6 lety +5

    Hey bud I enjoy your videos! Didn't think I would be watching someone camp ever but I appreciate that your honest and up front with how things work, in regards to your life. I think it's legit that you talk about the stove deal you have coming up and how it impacts you financially. Glad you don't dirty up the message. Y worrying about being "p.c". Any way I started watching as a result of your calab with Steele and I will continue!

  • @lemps81
    @lemps81 Před 8 měsíci

    Amazing, loved the silent start. No wonder this one got millions of views. Watched to the end.

  • @thepeacemaker2801
    @thepeacemaker2801 Před 3 lety

    Yeah it's definitely right to be prepared and that's pretty simple a canvas a stick and a stove and an axe. I grew up in the Maine Woods. A Simple Way To Survive. Thank You for Sharing That.👍

  • @Shaison_
    @Shaison_ Před 5 lety +9

    I really enjoyed this man I actually watched the whole video lol You taught me a lot. And this is officially the longest video on CZcams I’ve ever watched lol that being said I’ll always remember this specific video. Oh yea, and I subscribed 👍

  • @michaelkelly850
    @michaelkelly850 Před 5 lety +17

    As far as a lightweight canvas protector for the stove-pipe, I recommend looking into thermal heatwrap for automotive applications. We use it to cover the header tubes directly from engine head exhaust ports - great stuff, wraps up almost like boxing hand wraps.

    • @patrickschoenpflug
      @patrickschoenpflug Před 3 lety +1

      Michael Kelly hi Michael I’m looking into that but will it protect my canvas tent that’s the question and how much should I wrap around the pipe to stop it from burning my tent it would help if you gave me some tips
      Many thank👍🏻👍🏻

    • @michaelkelly850
      @michaelkelly850 Před 3 lety

      @@patrickschoenpflug They have a lot of options, but if you were to wrap the stove pipe twice with even lower quality thinner stuff, that would provide I believe more than enough insulation.

    • @michaelkelly850
      @michaelkelly850 Před 3 lety +1

      @@patrickschoenpflug I would recommend testing first if you're going to be in a mission:critical state on the outing.

    • @patrickschoenpflug
      @patrickschoenpflug Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the advice I will test it out but I believe it will work thanks again Michael 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @michaelkelly850
      @michaelkelly850 Před 3 lety

      @@patrickschoenpflug My pleasure! Keep up the great work!

  • @harrisquicksilver6595
    @harrisquicksilver6595 Před 2 lety

    Great video! Gotta love that birch. Thanks to my brothers across the seas for the interesting and always informative vids.

  • @theahalme
    @theahalme Před rokem

    Dramatic intro!!! Point well delivered!!! Cheers!! ✝️🙏✌️😎👍🪅🥂🎉🎊🥳🎆❄️🍾

  • @user-bh5qt2dw2f
    @user-bh5qt2dw2f Před 3 lety +3

    こんな大自然で一度はソロキャンプしてみたい。

  • @valllacon85
    @valllacon85 Před 6 lety +14

    Hey Mike. Seeing a lot of "dollar store challenges" from the guys over the pond and wondered whether you would consider a "Poundland challenge"?
    I personally would love to see that. Heck I'd love to try it myself lol

  • @johnkissack5295
    @johnkissack5295 Před 7 měsíci

    Way to go young man!! You are a true survivor.

  • @lindaweldon1927
    @lindaweldon1927 Před 2 lety +1

    In the UK, camping I imagine is a lot more stress free, and by that I mean, in the USA you have wolves, Puma (Mtn Lion), Bear, although in winter not so much with bear….but you get my drift there.

  • @everpresent33908
    @everpresent33908 Před 6 lety +15

    I’ve got to give you some love man, really appreciate you keeping it real on the Bodrill, it’s refreshing

  • @SwampValley
    @SwampValley Před 6 lety +5

    You left your camera! Great video, that setup looked totally awesome 👍

  • @washingtonboy1986
    @washingtonboy1986 Před 3 lety

    thanks for the encouraging talk about failure.,This can be a daunting and dangerous hobby for a beginner and can easily encourage quiting.. cheers to you and your fine videos

  • @caspersamsung669
    @caspersamsung669 Před 2 lety +1

    new camping new jeep good verry nice :))

  • @SurreyRider
    @SurreyRider Před 6 lety +29

    Really enjoy your videos Mike I have been a sub for some time your videos remind me of my youth getting out into the woods with nature making camps and cooking food. I like your content and the cinematic feel myself and my family always watch to the end.
    Failing is inevitable in all aspects of life, through failing we learn.This is an important message one which is seldom laid bare on youtube.
    Thanks for entertaining 290k subscribers. I hope that my channel will one day grow to become somewhat as successful as yours.

  • @soueusimamor.665
    @soueusimamor.665 Před 6 lety +7

    AMO ESSES VÍDEOS, APRENDO MUITOS COM ELES, OBRIGADA AMIGO.

  • @ginatulip8679
    @ginatulip8679 Před 3 lety

    thanks for the great video. I bet gstove people are thrilled this video has almost 11 million views, WOW

  • @Cryltar
    @Cryltar Před 4 lety +4

    Nice video mate, thanks for taking the time to do them. Loving the channel. Keep em coming mate

  • @propredatorfishing5447
    @propredatorfishing5447 Před 6 lety +3

    Beast from the east

  • @MA-uu3sb
    @MA-uu3sb Před 2 lety

    Apparently this is a cylon and I’m really not gonna watch this so we’ll see what else you have available because I so love your videos

  • @terrybutler-fl4dx
    @terrybutler-fl4dx Před 8 měsíci

    I’m always amazed at the birch trees that grow wild where you are. I’m here in USA in NC and our birch trees grown where people or businesses have them planted. I’m not complaining, trust me. I have seen some in people’s yards but they had them planted. I’m surprised that I haven’t seen any in the wild.

  • @mikegurney9278
    @mikegurney9278 Před 6 lety +11

    I really enjoy these type of videos, reminds me of my years camping in winter and summer with my scout troop. Just a tad cold here in Canada. Basically the same principles but we had more equipment. Your stove would have made everything easier for me but we had fun and every trip has a learning curve and new things/wildlife to observe. Very good video thank you 👍