Solo Tarp Camping - Remote Oxbow Lake
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2022
- Next to one of my favourite places to camp, a small body of water, I spend a couple days in the outdoors camping and crafting. Lately in the area it’s been quite damp and during my stay on this trip the weather was no different. A few thunderstorms rolled through the area but thanks to my large 10’ x 13’ tarp I was able to stay dry. I practiced a few simple bushcraft skills throughout my stay and crafted a couple small items that are useful to have around in the outdoors. My main tools on this trip were my hatchet and my knife. It was a very enjoyable trip that I wish could’ve lasted longer. I can’t wait to be back in the wilderness and I look forward to what my next trip will bring.
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Some FAQ and info on the gear I used is down below. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or email at KuskBushcraft@gmail.com
I do not do gear reviews. I do not do product sponsorships. I am not an expert. Some activities I do can be dangerous. Replicating what you see me do could lead to dangerous situations that could put your health and safety at risk. Viewers be warned.
FAQ:
Where am I?
In Alberta, Canada. There’s lots of remote wilderness in this province that is open for anyone to use. Always be respectful of the land, follow laws and regulations, and seek permission if the land is privately owned.
Why do I not fish?
I’m not sure if there’s fish in this pond. I’ve never been to this area before so this was a scouting trip. In the future I may return with a rod and see if I can get any bites.
What am I eating/drinking?
Toasted ham sandwich, apple, black tea, and coffee.
Do the bugs bother me?
Yes and no. I wear insect repellant and keep a smoky fire which helps to keep them at bay. Sometimes they get annoying but a quick touch-up with the repellant fixes that issue.
Is the way I’m carving dangerous?
You’ll see me hold my knife many different ways and perform many different cuts. Sometimes the camera angle can make it look dangerous, but it’s not. I am always very careful when using bladed tools and the types of cuts I perform are well-practiced and safe for my level of experience.
What about wildlife?
In this area wildlife is abundant. There are deer, moose, black bears, grizzly bears, cougars, wolves, coyotes, and a lot of smaller animals as well. I do carry bear spray with me just in case anything ever happened. Throughout all of my time in the outdoors I’ve never had a dangerous encounter with any wild animals. It’s important to educate yourself about dangerous wildlife before going into the outdoors. I have taken several courses and done a lot of research regarding the dangerous animals of this area and am comfortable with my knowledge and experience to be out alone.
What is an Oxbow Lake?
A curved lake formed at a former oxbow where the main stream of a river has cut across the narrow end and no longer flows around the loop of the bend.
The one I am camped beside in this video is essentially a large pond left behind by the former flow of a river.
Who is filming?
All filming is done by me. I have one camera on a tripod that I move around. If I want different angles of a task I am completing I will stop, move the camera, then continue working.
Gear List:
Backpack: Rothco Double Strap Duffle Bag (Modified)
Small Kettle: Uberleben Kessel Stainless Steel
Large Kettle: Stansport 9 Cup Percolator Coffee Pot
Pants: Waxed Cotton Wrangler Pants with Deerskin Knee Reinforcements (Self-made)
Hatchet: Old hatchet I got from an antique store (no makers mark)
Knife: Helle Sigmund
Bedroll: Foam sleep pad (cheap kind you get from sporting goods stores)
2 queen sized wool blankets (dyed dark green, brand unknown)
Tarp: 10’ x 13’ Aquaquest Tarp - Zábava
The noise of rain hitting your tarp is like a massage to the brain
We need more people like this in the US, people who enjoy nature for what it is. Once again an outstanding video the highlight of my day is watching you're videos.
We would if people would stop building strip malls, parking lots, apartment complexes, and big suburbs.
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Most all the land in the US is privately owned, so unless someone can afford to pay the outrageous camping ground fees (or even afford the time off), it's generally not feasible for the majority of the population.
You're a man of wisdom, and a nice craftman indeed!👋
Glad to see you active Mr Kusk. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thanks for watching!
Hello, welcome my channel👍👍
I've missed this one. Gotta say you are one of my favorites
ahhhhhh , the sounds of a few birds , rain falling , distant sound of thunder , a nice fire , coffee and good food , my ideal camping trip . Thanks
Thank you for watching.
Kusk:
Thx for the “Gear List”: unquestionably helpful! Also thx for “Alberta, CA!”
Nice overnighter! The fire blower was great. With the effort you out into building it, I would have for sure packed it home.
Background sound is awesome 😍
Glad to be able to watch another video from you. Hope you’re doing well.
Shades of Dick Proenneke’s style all through this video. 👍🏻
Many of the skills you possess are a dying art.
As always, very enjoyable.
Your videos are some of the best and i have watched tons of others thanks for the shows!
I'm envious of being able to camp surrounded by nature! !!
Absolutely beautiful scenery. Relaxing video. Thank you. Coffee and rain ... what a great combination. lol.
The nature here is so beautiful
Waw Amazing, Beautiful Nature 👍
Enjoyed the trip and the match holder, thanks for the little get away
You inspire me Mr Kusk, your woodcraft is outstanding.👍
Great stuff as always! Thanks
The excellent content bushman is back!
Great stuff sir!
As always
👍👍I do enjoy your vids Ryley , old school and down to grass roots , many thanks👍👍🤞🤞✌✌👌👌🙏🙏😊😊
Thank you for watching! Happy trails.
great stop.
I like watching your videos on CZcams and wood carving
yes ! another enjoining video... Looked forward to it..Now i can sleep again after watching it brings me so mutch relaxation..👍👍👍
Howdy amigo, it was an amazing video, so relaxing. Saludos from Bogotá.
The thunder at 14:09 gave me chills. Excellent video!
I like watching you carve. Fun, inspiring and relaxing.
Thank you for watching!
Always support you Kusk! from Malaysia❤️
Oh man that gear list of muuuuuch appreciated 👌🏻👌🏻✅
Nice video Ryley, glad to see you back. 👍
Love the idea of using roots for cordage! That matchstick box turned out nicely.
Always enjoy your videos! Hope many more to come.
Thanks for taking time to share your adventures with us. Your film work and narration is very calming. Thanks agian
Thank you for taking the time to watch. Happy trails.
Absolutely EPIC match container!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhmazing!! TY!!
Another great adventure. Thanks for taking us along
This was great. What a beautiful area. Cheers! ✌️🇨🇦
Very nice vid my friend, i see you on you're next aventure....
A lot of practical tips, I have to praise your craftsmanship, it's great. I love watching your videos and look forward to your next camping trip.
Amazing view 😍
Amazing skills 👌
Amazing videography 💯
Amazing person 💫
Everything is amazing 🤩♥️
Thank you so much for your kind words!
a really good video! great carving work from you! you really got it! Thank you for the inspiration!
Amazing video.greetings from ambo Rainforest Camping
Awesome video, can’t wait for the next one!
Saw this earlier, but always love to watch this just before bed to help me relax. Awesome vid as always Riley! Thank you for the bounty!
Looked like my kinda camp. Amazing views. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Stay safe.
Another great video Ryley. The calmness and relaxing vibes of this video is superb. Happy trails 👍
Thank you for watching! Happy trail to you too my friend.
Great to have you back. I always find you films to be relaxing and your skills inspiring.
The best of all! Cheers from the South Carolina Lowcountry!
Nice, I prefer these camping videos when you're next to a body of water.
Just discovered your channel and I love it. You earned a subscriber out of me! Keep it up!
Canada is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent video bud thanks. Looking forward to the next one.
Amazing.
Amazing
Oh I so miss camping! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures, knowledge & skills! All your videos are so relaxing!
What a great video! Just perfect! I love to watch your bushcraft skills in action. Cheers! 👍
I needed this today. Thanks brother.
Thank you for tuning in! Happy trails.
Great work as always. Totally enjoyed the whole video. Really appreciate how you capture the great outdoors! 😊
absolutely love ur videos
Cracking video mate, thanks so much!
So happy to see you back!!
Happy to be back! Thanks for watching. Happy trails!
Hey Ryley! Long time no see! Such a beautiful video! 🌲🌞🐾 Have a great summer, buddy! :)
Thank you for tuning in! You have a great summer as well.
Beautiful place to camp so picturesque. Wonderful carving and camera work. Truly excellent.
There are very few places like this in Korea, but I'm envious!!
This guy definitely makes me want to learn how to camp with way less gear
Your videographer skills are your success
Sharp looking knife
That's a clever way of getting oxygen to your fire. I cheat and keep a telescoping, steel tube in my fire kit.
Or, if I'm car camping and using an inflatable mattress, I bring along a pump for inflating the mattress that can also be used to do the same thing like the tubes, but turned up to 11.
1:46 there goes the curly fries lol
THE BEST 🥰
Superb video.
amazing.
I like the way you don't tell us what you're making... I thought you were making an ember transporter, similar to what Aborigine's carry in Australia. Who'd have thought a match-box... I figured out the blow tube from the moment you mentioned the storm clouds and begun splitting the branch. I could watch this stuff all day.. I have ideas of my own for developing a sustainable food source. Trout, water fowl ect.. Rabbits and Squirrels are too easy. Rub peanut butter on your boots and the Squirrels will follow you to your camp... Snare City baby!!!!
Awesome video, I miss the talking to the camera but the voice over video reminds me of a Dick Proenneke film (so win win) lol
Awesome job and thanks for making it
Cheers from Labrador
Wow, inspiring :)
11:27 I’ve seen that cup you made in so many videos lol 👍🏽
It's my favourite cup. Soon I will retire it though and just have it as a decoration back home. Lots of good memories with it.
@@KuskBushcraft I love these videos. The first one I saw you on the thumbnail in the snow with nothing but a lean to and a fire, I had to watch it. Then I watched a few more and said to myself. Is he a carpenter, a chef? What is he lol keep doing what your doing we enjoy these so much.
nice video😀😀
Informative and beneficial video
This pace of life just seems more natural to me
Amezing u r great ❤️
That was some epic rain at 15:31, your tarp had its work cut out keeping you dry 😆 Such a great video, thanks again for sharing what you do, really appreciate your work, nice one!
Ya it coming down pretty good. Made for a fun time. Thanks for tuning in. Happy trails!
Great video
Gooo box😊
Dude you need to apply for the show ALONE! You would dominate!
Would be a dream to go on Alone!
@@KuskBushcraft dude just apply for it you know how to make fire how to build a shelter how to trap how to craft things man you’d kill it out there! 🤘love your content man keep on keeping on!
Great stuff, as always! I don't know how the bugs are so drastically different over there... if you tried that here in MB you'd be driven mad by the mosquitos!
I wear insect repellant which helps a lot. Without it I would get eaten alive.
@@KuskBushcraft Insect repellant is just like seasoning for these MB mosquitos... just makes us tastier :D
@@shroopsoutdoors lol
Always a relaxed camp..totally drama free and so simple. Love your approach to camping. ❤️
Saya suka pemandangan yang bagus
Awesome job on the matchbox think I’ll try my own might have to try para cord though looks very relaxing though
Give it a go! It's a fun little project that doesn't take much time to make. Thank you for watching. Happy trails.
Video idea: packing list and factors you consider for list 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for the feedback!
My wife and three daughters really enjoy watching your videos. We will usually sit down at night and play one of your videos and find it very relaxing. We also learn a lot from watching you. Our daughters would love for you to carve them something special from one of your camping adventures. We hope you can do more videos live and see you talking while you are filming yourself. God bless.
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I have never seen this tarp configuration before, it looks very useful. Is there a video showing how to construct the shelter, many thanks 😊
Finally!
😮👂 Aah... No mosquitoes!
Here in Indonesia, we make a shelter for the fireplace using tree branches and leaves about 1 meter tall( or more) from the fire.. So the rain won't consume it.
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Keep your talking in your videos. Definitely a welcome
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the feedback. Happy trails.
手作りの火吹き棒は作ってみたい👏
日本より。
👍💗💗💗
Woow here you are again my friend making another amazing and interesting videos after a long time!
You look's better before with the long beard, and I hope you to raise your beard again!🧙♂️🧙♂️
I miss the long beard too. Hopefully I'll be able to grow it long again one day.
Good to see another camp/crafting video from you. Do you do much on the trapline & cabin in the summer?
Just starting to get to the cabin and prep for the coming trapping season. I'm going to begin filming but the trapping content will be on my other channel 'Kusk Wild' from now on. Thanks for tuning in!
@@KuskBushcraft always good to see new content on either channel.
I find your videos very relaxing. Everything seems so calm, including your voice. Nice basic camp, with a tarp in a beautiful setting. That was a perfect night with the rain and all. I love sleeping in the rain like that. Was that just a wool blanket, or did you make some modifications to it? I never thought of using punk wood to create a fire pit, and using the punk wood to cover your fire is an interesting idea. Ah, yes, a nice pipe to finish it off. What kind of pipe is it? Brand? Stay safe, and may the Lord watch over you. 😊