Struggle to Dig Shelter Before the Bitter Cold Night High Mountain Winter Wilderness Survival Camp.
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- My dear friends,
I would love it if you could come to the premier of my newest CZcams adventure video: "10ºF Snow Shelter Camping." The "Live Chat" will be buzzing so I'll be able to mingle with everyone. We'll have a great time watching me work my butt off preparing for a cold night in a winter wilderness wonderland.
I've always wanted to build and sleep in a snow shelter. Since I was a kid, I've been fascinated by the concept that you could use something so cold to stay warm...snow provides insulation and regulates temperatures well above the alternative.
Shelter...or...Fire? I wonder which is more primal? I think it would be Shelter, but Fire seems close. As a father I see it in my kids' natural interests and tendencies. I guess it doesn't take a brain surgeon to realize shelter skills are valuable. It's a skill that brings a strong sense of fulfillment. A key understanding in the arsenal needed to feel like you can take care of yourself. I called it a "skill" at first but I think you need more than that. I think an "understanding" is needed for something this critical. Understanding is something that comes with experience so I'm going to do more of this: Work my butt off to gain understanding. I'm on a new kick of embracing the idea of living a strenuous life. To revel in the strain, to appreciate and focus on the silver lining. To seek out deeper understandings.
Special thanks to the commenter that quoted Teddy Roosevelt on one of my videos. He helped me realize to appreciate rather than resent "the hard times" physically, mentally, emotionally, embrace the suck knowing you and your relationships will come out stronger on the other side. Look forward to and seek out your next challenge. You've got this, now go out and get some! Lol! Good times!
Thank you everyone! You have become a big important part of my life and I appreciate you dearly,
Steve
I'm an inventor who loves the outdoors and camping. I design products based on my life experiences then use them on my own adventures to be sure they hold up and function as intended.
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Back in the day…. When I was in the military…. I went through Cold Weather Survival training up in Alaska. We had to ford through an almost freezing river, then, while shaking uncontrollably, learn to build a fire and dry ourselves and our clothes. We also were made to dig a foxhole in decent snowpack, shown to cover the entrance with a poncho liner (thin blanket), then lit a small tea candle at bottom. I swear it got up to 80 degrees in that hole! I had to take clothing off it was that warm! This video brought back a lot of memories! Thanks Steve! Great content!!
Wow! I'm sure glad I didn't have to ford a freezing cold river! Sounds like quite the experience! Thanks for sharing!
You still had gloves didn't you?
Did you have a fire in the snow cave or was it 80 degrees on its own?
A tea candle isn't going to make a snow cave 80° lol I'm willing to bet your body just found the best alternative to compensate outside a freezing river to make you feel that way. I've done many polar plunges and winter primitive camping. The human body does what it has to to make sure you're mental acuity keeps you focused on what's necessary, not what's wanted.
@@fireboxstovehey bro I have a question for ya if that’s ok? I’ve been fighting trying to make a fire for years now. I get plenty of smoke, but NEVER do I get any coals. Or the coals aren’t orange. I’ve even used an electric drill for a proof of concept to myself. Any tips or advice? I’ve seen your video on fire starting.
Steve thank you for all the effort you put into building these amazing Firebox products and the passion you have on growing this community. Super pumped for this video and thanks for the email you sent out about it 🤙
My pleasure! Thank you so much for being here 👍😎
glad you made it without freezing to death; I'll stick to my cozy bed under my down comforter :)
Yeah, my bed is pretty comfortable and cozy too! Kind of hard too take the leap but I'm glad I did 👍😎
Wow! Great burrow Steve. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Oh Dang!!! I have to wait till tomorrow 🤭ok I will wait 🤭
Lol! Sorry!
It's ok Steve, I get so dang excited I was all ready to take my lunch break when it comes on 😌 ,So....... I will get ahold of my Saturday chores done early so nothing will disturb me 😊 again I pour out as well how thankful I am for what you do Steve and all that you go through to make the videos so grateful stay strong and keep them coming 🙏❤️
Wow, that's a bit of snow. And doing all the set up with bare hands. That steak was mouthwatering. Thank you for another great video.
My core was warmed up from all the work. My hands were just fine until the son started going down.
"Beef" and "Asparagus" at Hakata Spice
are the best~★😊👍
I'm always watching from Japan👀!! !
👌
That's awesome, thank you!! Yes, Hakata Spice is the best! 😊
ME Too!!!! CANT WAIT!!!!! 😊
Thank you KC👍😎
I love slow cooked meat. It always seems more tender and juicier. Your gear has certainly improved over time! That table is so convenient and sturdy.
Thanks so much, that table is a prototype that I'm hoping will be able to offer soon. Still working out some production bugs.
What fun, thanks for taking the time to record & share with us!
Thank you for watching!! Glad you enjoyed it.
One of my favorite videos! Loved seeing the winter camping and loved the snow cave.
Thank you Lynn!
Very hibernational and inspirational video. I would say the downed tree cave combo is excellent protection from a large Moose crashing through at 2:00 am. This has happened and the hooves past a campers head by a few inches.
A few critters in a old tree is nothing compared to a 1200 pound non-wake up call.
Thanks for sharing. Cheers! (with standing ovation).
That would be insane! Thank you Andrew!
@@fireboxstove Snow shelters in Alaska are built with felled trees supporting the roof, to protect against wondering Moose, from above. The more solid the better. Cheers!
Steve , this is a next level adventure! Thanks for havin' the guts to undertake this and sharing it with us. Loved it! 👍🏻💪🏻😍
Thank you Rob! I appreciate the kind words!
I'm glad to see you willing to go into the winter on a solo overnight. I like winter camping (no bugs). I got a 5 "ti a couple months ago and I've been loving it. I only wish I had gotten all basic the accessories from the start. I feel the need to get the extended grill and boil plate to round out the kit. I've used a competitor's smaller version for morning coffee. But your 5" version is a much simpler set up, cleaner break down, and actually folds flatter than my smaller one. Nowadays I only use yours because I can raise the base for a smaller fire for coffee but can also get good coals for a meal when needed. And I don't feel like coals will escape to the dirt and start a root fire underground, which happened with the competitor's. I'm glad I realized there was underground smoldering before it could turn into a big problem.
Your gear shows how much thought you've put into making an interactive system rather than just individual pieces of gear. Anyway, thanks for the content. Be well.
Thank you so much for all the thoughtful insight I'm so glad you're enjoying your firebox gear 😎👍 if you leave a note on your order that Steve said to give you 20% off then my customer service specialist will refund you for that amount a day or two after the order. That way you can get the other things you were considering 👍😎
Waw - so great trip - view - experiment - spending adventure times.
Wish you all the best in your life and god bless you all the time where ever you are.
Thank you Yaser, your words are appreciated!! We wish you the best as well, have fun!
Looks like fun. Awesome video, it reminds me of my snow camping days, sitting in a cave above the trees on the NE slopes of Mt. Hood, listening to Jazz from WSU in Pullman, Washington, on a little transistor radio. For many years it was an annual New Years Eve adventure. Good times.
Some side thoughts; There are harnesses you can buy that make pulling that Pulk a lot easier, check out Skipulk. For some time now, in dry weather, I have been using a DiversiTech 18 X 18" flame blanket under my Nano and the Gen2, It can withstand 3000 degree temps. In an emergency it can wrap up around the stove to help shutting it down, it is heavier than foil, but more durable. It is used as a flame guard when welding near wood or other combustibles. You will never get a fire hot enough to burn through it and it won't rip or tear.
Steve, Thanks for your products and videos, I've been enjoying them.
Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Thank you for the very valuable info! For me the foil was to make easy clean up. But the blanket sounds very handy for many scenarios 👍😎 Cheers my friend!
The last egg was perfect, solid white runny yolk a little salt and pepper and you got it made.
Thank you, it was very enjoyable!! 😁
I thought I might have to do that a couple times. Once on Timpanogos, and another time on Mt.Shasta. Fortunately I was able to track myself back before dark. Always testing the limits.
Sounds familiar Dave I hope those limits don't bite us one of these days. Living on the edge makes it just a little funner
So Beautiful sharing my friend ❤stay blessed cemented my friend
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it
so now i know brought a firebox 6 month ago. love it. real strong. fed myself and friend for 4 days fishing here in the uk.
That's great to hear!! Thank you for your support. 😁
Happy someone is finally using one of Perry Peacocks products (wilderness innovations).
I love Perry's work wilderness innovation has a lot of great products.
I am currently rewatching this one, because its in the 90°s here in SC and i just want to flop down into all that snow and liten to the "hsssssss" as it melts from my poor overheated body (and yes, i know, its a lot hotter elsewhere!)!
This is one my favorite of your videos, always!
Great video again Steve 👏 👍 thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks Brindle!
Ha... As always with the British and our cups of tea's on the regular... Here's Steve with his "coffee time" on the regular and always! Long may it last mate... what ever the weather! Awesome vid Steve... as always pal.
Very nice Steve thanks for the fun comment 😎
⚡👏👏👀👍⚡Thanks for sharing Steve.
My pleasure! Thank you for being here!
you eat better in the wilderness than i do at home. love you videos thank you
Thanks Anthony!
good job on making your storage. a lot of people forget that. keep up the great content.
Thanks!
Great little excursion.
Thank you Jason!
Steve your egg's would of been fine if you put them closer to the fire!
And maybe turned them a couple time's!
I think what you accomplished here is above superb!!!
Right on for effort and
Accomplishments!!!
You sure thought all this out!!!
I must say you look like
You've lost weight! Trim and slim indeed!!!
I look forward to another outing with the animal's! It's been too long!!! Ash, Jenny, Levi
And Bill! They are missed! 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks Carolee! I'm so glad you liked it!
Oh no! I just ate dinner, it wasn't too shabby, but I'm hungry all over again! 😀👍
Lol ya that can happen! Time for another good meal?! 😉
That last egg looked perfectly soft cooked!
You could see the potential.
I can handle runny yolks but when the whites are still clear I'm out.
That was definitely a workout but the payoff with the steak made it worthwhile. That blanket cocoon looked cozy. Nice bluebird days.
Yes, it was very much worthwhile. That steak turned out great!! Thanks for watching Stacy!
The Best.
Always eating good on your wild adventures.
Amen!
Yep, I always put the eggs directly in the outside heat . That was great 👍🏻
Full Watch 👊🏻
Thank you so much! Watching it all the way through really helps!
OHHH!! BOY THAT IS SO NICE AND TENDER.😇😋😋
Yes, it turned out delicious!
@@fireboxstove I really fell in love with your patience and how you tame those animals...they just listen to your words en they follow👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 keep it up am watching everything.
Almost the Michelin Man!!!!!Way to go Steve!!!!
Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Lol, yep! Thanks Fred!
I'm from Pakistan gilgit baltistan sakardu khapolu siachein villy near of k2 mountain 🗻🗻 see you r video beautiful view beautiful amazing 🤩😍 keep it up good work 👍🇵🇰
Thanks so much for your comment and for watching!
Dang Steve, I decided to get something else for cooking but I feel like I need to get a firebox too just to show support for your awesome videos. Thanks for sharing this! About the best way you could ever advertise your products!
Thank you so much for the kind words Logan. Firebox stoves are fun. I just try to capture some of that on video. I really appreciate you're thoughtful feedback 👍😎
👏bravo, thank you steve✌
So glad you liked it Dom Thank you for letting me know!
Well done sir ! Thanks
Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it!
Steve, thanks for the nice Videos! I love my Firebox Nano.
Thank you for your support, it's great to hear you've enjoyed your Nano so much!
You should look into building a “Smitty Sled” as opposed to that friction robbing palk! Your snow journeys will be a lot less energy consuming having a container up on waxed skies with less touching the snow!! You will be amazed at how much of a difference it makes! Have your rope constraints built into one inch plastic pipe crisscrossed fastened to a waist harness so the sled doesn’t get away from you going down hill!! The video was excellent as always!!!! Snug as a bug!!!!!
Yes! I should do that! I think I have an old pair of skis I could use 👍😎👊 Thank you for the suggestion!
You bring me joy. Love from Scotland.
Thank you Ann!
Very cool night in the woods. Thanks for sharing.
Lol, pun intended I'm guessing 👍😎 thanks!
Wow!
I live in Hakata, and surprised that you cooked stake with a japanese HAKATA spice! smokey foods look delicious.
Steave, thank you for the video, amaging "10°F Snow Selter Camping"!
I want to experience and get a skill in snow season with my firefox stove.
That's awesome! I didn't realize that Hakata was a place. I would love to come visit sometime. I thoroughly enjoyed the last time I was able to go to Japan and have wanted to go back to show my family. Thanks so much for your kind comment.
Neat snow pants!
Thanks, they are military surplus 👍
finally a new vide been a mounth and half thanks steve
This video has been live for 2 weeks 👍😎
Looks like you had the perfect weather to do what you want to do since you was a kid. Love all the stuff you do Steve keep up the good work.
Thank you Lyle!
You are an inspiration to me Steve. I’ve done a lot of winter ski camping and need to get my Firebox Freestyle employed in winter use. God bless.
Thank you for the kind words!! The Freestyle works great in winter conditions. God bless you and yours, take care!
Steve I just wanted to add here in SC we don't get that much snow to be able to experience that wonderful overnight camp so I'm grateful to get to experience it through your lens maybe one day I'll make it to where the snow lies deep and I can experience it in real time, thank you for all that you went through to bring it to us through your lens ❤️🙏 I'll be waiting on the next one till then stay safe and stay strong out there✋
Thank you so much KC You're the best!
Thank you Steve , All from my Heart
Best part of camping is good eats
We would have to completely agree with you there!!
YES!!! The SHORTS got me excited to see the full length video!!!
Good to know, thank you for letting me know.
Snow is a great insulator. Cozy little camp there.
Thanks rat dog!
you got my vote with the aeropress coffee maker. no sense depriving yourself of the best brew possible. BTW the shelter was a challenging one, not sure I would have thought or tried that. cheers, enjoyed the clip.
That's awesome, thank you! The aeropress is a great coffee maker for sure, it goes on every trip. 😁 cheers!!
Fun video
Thanks so much Tim!
Excellent video! Your food always makes me hungry! And I like that Firebox folding knife!
Thanks Kim! I designed it to my specs and offer it on my website fireboxtove.com
Nice snow shelter you made. And good tips regarding the egs at the end, a little bit longer time there. 👍😀
Thanks so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
This one was great👍
Thanks Nicholas!
cool.
Thanks Roger!
@@fireboxstove i ty for the video ! :)
What an adventure. That tin foil idea was very slick and worked out well. That wool blanket was pretty nice also. Glad it worked out. Another good stove product too. Thanks and take care, Al
Ya it really did work great to use the tin foil. The will blanket works super well. Thank you for the comment and support!
Amazing adventure! How you did all of that and not have gloves on is beyond my comprehension.
I was out of the wind and a working hard enough that my hands didn't really get cold at all... till the sun started going down. Thanks Bob!
ello! I worked at the Marine Mountain Warfare Training Center in the sierra nevada mountains where they trained for winter and summer survival. Sat in on training sessions but never snow camped. Got to do that. they said a candle made all the difference in temp and the entrance was lower than the sleeping platform! Your sleep system looks comfortable. Northing like natural products like wool and down good job!
gorgeous!!
Thank you Darrell!
Your video was great to watch and brought back GREAT memories. Tell me how great that cup of coffee and hot breakfast is in the morning. I do enjoy winter camping to this day. Have had the honor in the past of being a Wnter Mountaineering Instructor for the National Ski Patrol for 7 years. Great group to work with and the largest winter rescue organizatin in the nation. One suggestion: I carry a waterproof bag that I put my boots in and then place them at the bottom of my sleeping bag. That way they are warm and not frozen in the morning and much better for the snowshoeing back out.
That's a great tip! I put hand warmers in my boots with the mittens on top while I slept that extra 2 hours. The hand warmers didn't make my boots warm but I'm sure they were a lot less cold. Thanks so much for the awesome comment!
While you did, indeed, survive the night, the glamour cooking, food processing table, bacon, coffe press and lets not forget the... asparragus... kind of made it look not su much survival and maybe more of glamping... But hey! Good video!
PD: I need to get me a set of those puffy pants, look comfy.
Mikel
great oven Firebox Stove...
Thank you so much!!
Awesome video again thank you. Your firepucks are working out perfect for me no problems
That's great to hear Jared, thank you for the feedback!
I love winter camping but I have only slept in a hammock. I should try this sometime. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure! Thanks for the nice comment!
great video you showed how we can create a borrow if conditions and tools permit and survive
Yes, it's very helpful too know in emergencies. Thank you for the comment and for watching. 😁
You are really fortunate to get snow like that.Where I live if it people see a snowflake they get aggrivated.I tell people Winter is my fav time of year and they look at me all disgusted.😆The Freestyle has become one of my fav stoves.Thanks for sharing.❄️
That's awesome. It's great to hear you are enjoying your Freestyle! Ya, Utah was needing this moisture big time. Now just a few more years of it and we'll hopefully see it affect our lake levels. We are thankful for it.
Nice looking camp for a cold night!
It really ended up working great!! Thanks for the comment Lane!
Inspired!
Thanks DH!
Hey, just a friendly reminder - whenever you are working, especially in the winter time, you should not have ring on your ringer. Firstly, because the metal can cold-down that figer to the level it will decapitate the finger itself. Secondly, because you can very easily get stucked your hand in something you don't want to with that ring (some tough spot or whatever). And this actually happened to me twice. Therefore, ring as a necklace is an option, but really - having a ring in a winter is bad idea. Anyway, good video though!
Thank you for your comment and information, it's greatly appreciated! 😊 definitely better to be safe than sorry!!
Looking forward to it Steve!! Your videos are always a must-watch on my list. When a new one comes out, I often spend lunch watching it the day you post it. I'll try and get on to watch live tomorrow.
That would be awesome Lisa! Would love to have you there!
@@fireboxstove Another great Firebox adventure with Steve and a bonus chat session! Thanks for all you do Steve, you really inspire us to get out more and have our own adventures.❄❄❄
Amazing, very professional! :) Cant wait to see expedition with your lovely dogs and goats :)
They are a great addition to our family!
Hi Steve! Good to see you! Take care.
Amazing video, thanks for your effort, when i watch you cooking, i need to eat something too....
Lol it sure tastes delicious!!
Miscalculated Mountain Time to Eastern, but loved the replay. I guess people don't need carbs for energy. That was some high protein eating. I swear I could taste the smoky flavor while watching you eat.
Lol! I did eat a big apple fritter right before I started hiking 👍😎 Thanks so much!
@@fireboxstove lol
Talk about 'stealth camping': it can't get any better than this snow season tutorial! The table is a key, along with the stove, to provide a hot meal. We then can BRING OUR OWN HEAT through metabolism to sustain our body temperature through the night. (Of course, the high R-value clothing is also key!)
Yes, this is all very true!! Thank you for the comment James! 😊
Very cool 👍🏼✝️
Thank you Tony!
Steak looks so good
Thank you, it turned out delicious!!
Steve:
I just stumbled across your channel a few minutes ago. I really enjoyed this adventure. I'll be watching more of your videos in the future.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Harold!! So glad you found us and we hope you enjoy. Cheers to you!
Adding the steak asparagus to my next camping trip, Only recommendation next time add 1/4 sliced Portobello mushrooms to the grill, and when you're buttering everything up butter up the mushrooms, too for the camera.
96! Thanks Roger!
Nice little cook table. The steak looked marvelous.❤
Thank you!
looks like a super fun trip...one question...no dogs or goats this time? LOL! ;-)
My dogs would not have enjoyed 10 ft deep snow And I don't think the goats would have made it very far either. Thanks!
@@fireboxstove agreed on both accounts!!
Pretty cool video. Really like that new freestyle stove. I got the original firebox stove. Modified it to have a side feed port. Always love your cooking videos. And with the snow cave survival..really fun and interesting.
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your support over the years 👍😎
My second time watching it like all your videos! Another epic adventure Steve! Great film work, enjoyed every minute!👍 Take care my friend
Thank you so much, your support is so appreciated my friend! 😁
👍 Awesome video!
Thanks so much Jeff!
What a great winter video, I've been looking forward to it. Thanks so much. Take care.
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you liked it 👍😎
Very cool Steve ❄️☃️❄️ We built some pretty cool snow forts when I was growing up in Alaska. Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠
I'll bet you did! That sounds like an awesome childhood. Thank you for the comment!
What a wonderful night in your snow shelter and good food to top it all off, life doesn't get much better than that! I have three of your stoves and just love them. :) :) Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Jacqueline! 🙏👍😎
Well done! Just a thot... b4 snow, look for a good deadfall with overhanging branches for snow support so you dont get buried alive first. Then with heavy snow go do that again. A more level spot might be better, too. Did you turn those eggs? They looked raw on one side. Yeah, brown eggs to absorb the radiant heat. Still have my original Firebox and a couple of mini's along with my Optimus 8R and SVEA 123R. Yup. They all still work! And I still use them (there are some places that dont allow fires, so the stoves) Stay Warm!! Jerry
Thanks Jerry! Sounds like good advice. I did turn those eggs a couple times. I should have put them right into the hot coals at some point. Not really sure though that's the first time I've tried that method. If you get them too hot they might crack. I'll try again 👍😎
That steak looked awesome.
Thank you Ellie, it turned out great!
Great video. When I put on that many clothes , I usually have to pee . It was nice seeing your flop on the eggs. So many only show the highlights. I've learned a lot from my mistakes.
Thanks Anthony!
Love your content, greetings from Macedonia 🇲🇰
Thank you very much for watching from Macedona!
Another great video Steve! Thanks.
Thank you Paul!
I would definitely need a fire, lanterns hot coffee and tea with all the coniments. What about potatoes? I would pre-seasoned and cooked in foil
What I'd term, Extreme Survival, with that snow cave! Sure it was colder tho, above. Glad you survived.
Thanks Winston! It could have been and gets a lot colder than what I endured but it was a fun experiment to Get an idea of what's possible for potential survival scenarios
Great video!
Good looking meals 👍🏻
I’m curious as to how you found the spot. Did you already know of that downed tree prior to snowfall?
I didn't know about it ahead of time. I had an idea of what I thought might work well and I went out looking for it.
@@fireboxstove well I’d have to agree. You had great little bunny hole there 👍🏻