A couple of respectful hints from the cold Canadian north. Always think of keeping your clothing dry, in order to reduce your risk of hypothermia, When you start cutting down poles and branches, and find yourself growing warm, don't take off your wet outer coat and allow your dry inner jacket to become wet also. Take off the outer coat, remove your dry inner one, tuck it away in your pack, and put the wet one back on. That way you will have a dry coat to wear inside your shelter. When you are clearing the snow out of your shelter, don't kneel on the snow. Kneel on a few dry pine branches. That way, your pants will also be dry when you crawl into your shelter. Also don't use your mittens to clear the snow out of your shelter; instead, make a little broom out of pine twigs and use that to sweep out your shelter. That way, your mittens will also be warm and dry for the night. This may seem to be overkill until that night when it drops to forty below zero. In those circumstances, a dry coat, dry pants, and dry mittens may be what save you from hypothermia. Thanks for a beautiful video.
I usually lay long decent size logs beside where I sleep. That way I can push them into and feed the fire without having to get up in the middle of the night. Totally works.
There is nothing so satisfying as watching the snow, and somebody making his shelter. Even though I am drinking tea and wrapped up in my bed, it makes me feel very comfy and warm.
That's what I'm doing. I used to this stuff as a kid all the time. Stopped for a bit in my 20 and early 30 and just doing it again because it's what I always want to do. Strange how you get to an age and go back to things do did in the past.
All I could hear was wet snow, sleet, or freezing rain hitting the ground. And I know that those are terrible conditions to be in, yet there is something so relaxing in seeing you enjoying yourself in a primitive environment. When we are miserable and cold and hungry, the fire feels great, the food is gourmet and most of life’s worries are forgotten. I’m envious, and hoping to get out soon myself.
Arrest & Bev … 81 million of us chose Joe to avoid another 4 years of impeachment- worthy recklessness. Reality matters to everyone but you, apparently.
@@chasbodaniels1744 Why do you have to bring politics into this? Do you live in a blue city where you won't survive, or do you want to make fun of the people who will survive?
That was pretty cool. No pun intended. A lot of people (like me) would not have a clue, what to do in the woods. Especially, with snow. Thank you, for keeping the shelter simple.
I love your channel. There is nothing better than being out in the woods camping, away from all the noise of the city. Stay safe and enjoy the peace and quiet. God bless
love this! been pent up in uni for the past few months and really missing the wilderness, thankfully got a winter bushcraft hike and camp trip planned with the guys for the holidays. Videos like these make me feel right at home man. Props to you
This video of surviving a snowstorm with a winter bushcraft shelter is absolutely mesmerizing! The resilience and resourcefulness demonstrated by the adventurer in such extreme conditions are truly remarkable. From constructing a shelter to starting a fire, every step of the survival process is a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability. It's inspiring to see how basic survival skills can make all the difference in challenging situations. This video serves as a valuable reminder of the importance of being prepared and resourceful, even in the face of nature's harshest elements. Watching this adventure unfold is not only captivating but also educational, offering valuable insights into survival techniques and the power of the human spirit.
Great video. I love the action without the needless "expert" guidance and advice. I am puzzled why nobody has invented a portable device to catch the heat from a fire and use it to warm a human in situations like this. (Other than a stove) Thank you for your great video. Please make more. How about one in the desert?
To all the powder puff young men out there. This a MAN DOING WHAT REAL MEN DO. every young man should be required to spend time learning these skills . Instead of wearing makeup and girly clothes. GOD BLESS 🇺🇸
I am so HAPPY that you filmed all of that falling snow and freezing rain. I am happy happy. Love this kind of scene. It looks like what I believe Heave to be, a part of it anyway. Thank you for all of your hard work.
@@exussr4275 how so? Tell us why. We know that millions of good folk suffered cruelly in the communist "paradise" of the Soviet Union, where the apparatchiks took what little there was for themselves, and everyone else was left to go "fake" themselves, but many people don't like what they see happening around Russia today, and so are prepping in their own small way for having to deal with some of the difficulties you experienced under the Soviets. I wonder if your life under that repressive regime has permanently blunted that part of your mind which once would have been filled with positivity, and encouragement to anyone who applies their love of the outdoors to practical survival situation skills and problem solving. Negativity and cynicism, and sneering contempt will bring no joy to your life. Lighten up, you are here in the west, where you have chosen to be. Enjoy what we have to offer, we are not perfect, but if find you us and our ways so unbearable, I am sure Mother Russia would rejoice greatly at the return of one of her sons from the shallow artificiality of life in the west. Good luck and happiness to you wherever your future leads you, stay safe and remember you are free to enjoy what wilderness we have in your own way, so long as you treat it with respect and do no harm. And you are free to insult us and our ways without any harm coming to you. God bless and be lucky
Everyone who went through Scouting in the Sixties received intensive and valuable bushcraft and survival training. We were taught to recognize animals by their scat and spoor and how to trap them for food. We went on night compass marches and built 3 rope bridges across mountain streams. We also learned how to safely handle firearms and hit what we were aiming at. My Scout training held me in good stead as an adult backpacking the mountains throughout British Columbia, Canada where I encountered Black and Grizzly bears, Cougars, Wolves, and Elk and Moose in the rut. I always wore wool clothing which outperformed the synthetic materials, learned to use a map and compass, and could build a fire in any condition. I also learned to not scrimp on boots or sleeping bags. Mt step-son went through scouting from 2001 to 2008 where he learned to make sidewalk chalk. Baden-Powell is rolling over in his grave, I'm sure.
Thanks for the information Derek. Last year I had a chance to go visit the Scouts and spend a day with them and talk about bushcraft and winter camping. It was a great time. Just go back through my videos and you'll see it if your interested.
It made me smile, when you pull the lid off of the little coffee pot and the snow hadn't even started to melt yet! . That was a Really Great looking peace of meat!!
I'm praying for everyone who needs a Miracle. Only God can do the impossible, He can make a way when there seems to be no way. I pray God touches your health, your home, your family, your faith, and your finances
Excellent video with lots of good examples how to build a shelter and make a fire to cook. Thank you! One watches these videos as recreation, but recently reading about the devastation in five states caused by hurricanes, this emergency situation has now become a reality for many unfortunate people.
Alright, snow is coming down! Nice job with a shelter that could structurally handle the snow load. Glad you were able to get out and build this one. Cheers! Pete - KI7LIL
@@JoshuaGammon Thank you. Long road back but practically 100% now and feeling great. Plans now are to get out steadily again, and I'll be watching for you to do the same.
I took cold weather survival training in the marine corps. but never did it for a video because I was cold as hell. but I made it through the night. mad props to you.
Peace be upon you, your brother from Morocco🇲🇦❤️. I want to say we ask God for safety in this world and the hereafter. Indeed, it may be events such as drowning, fire, earthquake, snowfall, sleeping in forests, remote places, and other natural quarts. Therefore, we must educate children and young people on the way to escape from every predicament, such as sports, swimming, cooking, hunting, heating with wood, and building a house to enter in case of emergency, all of this for the sake of survival. Thank you.
Very cool. Man...that feeling you get when the shelter is good to go, it's gonna' get dark soon, and start working on getting the fire lit - especially when it's weather motivated!! That feeling when you get to sit in front of the fire, start warming up, and just embrace the natural environment surrounding you, and the silence it provides. It shuts up negativity. You sure can get a lot of beauty with just a little bit of simple gear. Great video.
Nice video. I really like how you conscientiously chose an already downed tree for the pine boughs. Good move, not unnecessarily sending a growing tree to its death. Really enjoyed this video.
This brings back good memories of when I was a kid and walking through the woods behind my house on a snow day, or through my cousin's woods on the way to his house. They lived square in the middle of the woods. It was so dark back there they couldn't grow any veggies.
Finally, a bush crafter that doesn't waste energy over processing fire wood. Native people never cut up wood, they just stuck one end into the fire and kept feeding it in. Still don't get that sparker thing, (Ferro rod) they make a product called a MATCH or a BIC lighter that actually makes fire. LOL
This is why you carry a tarp if there is a chance of the weather suddenly going bad. The difference between the time needed to set up a tarp and the time needed to erect a weatherproof bushcraft shelter may well be the difference between surviving and not surviving.
I’m so glad this is really a true video actually out in the true woods. A few of them that I have seen I’ve been videos behind peoples houses. They video building a shelter and then go in the house and get coffee, making believe that they’re in no man’s land.
@Joshua Gammon I saw one video from Japan where this guy was in his very small vehicle and had custom made blackout curtains held in place by magnets. He didn’t realize that he portrayed himself as being in the middle of the night trying to stay warm when in fact one of the black out curtains was letting in daylight. There’s a lot more but it’s sufficient to say eventually they screw up. Thanks for your effort it was a good video.
When I was in Himalayan camping this was kind of shelter we built with two people to safely sleep this was one of my best camping trip ever. ..we stayed two nights and ate roasted potatoes and noodles with blackpepper and BlackRock salt..
i live in a tropical country so i never get to experience snow but for some reason i find camping in a snow or while raining so relaxing and i want to do it someday.
i am so jealous of all Canadians! in Wales, we are not allowed to wild camp, so to see you guys out there in all conditions is wicked! I love how you and Joe robinet both love cooking steak and bacon my 2 favourite foods. Joshua love your videos as you don't speak too much and at times its nice to watch in peace listening to the sounds. keep up the good work dude
You are not ALLOWED to wild camp! Whyever not? I live in Australia, we can camp anywhere except private land….which includes some areas which are sacred to indigenous people.
You have to wonder why these videos are so popular, is it because this is what human nature calls us for, or an event so major that people are trying to get ready for. Either way it's beautiful, Gott Mit Uns!
Hello Josh! How are ya? I’m loving that snow ! It looked very cold! ☺️ the steak looked delicious. I noticed you didn’t spend much time there. I enjoyed listening to that crackling fire though. It was good to see ya again ! Have a great day and safe week! See ya later Josh! ☺️♥️
Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure. You make it look easy but I know it is not for the amateur. That steak on a stick looks good. Happy Holidays.
We are getting a bit of snow today; predicting about 6", we will see. May you and your family have a happy & healthy New Year and that our Governments stop this insanity 🙏😇🌨
Hey thanks Bembol. I know it's crazy. Never thought. Who knows where I'll be next year? I love going in the woods to camp so why not post and share. Hope you have a great weekend.
You should've added branches on the ground for insulation for the ground, the mat you put on the ground won't protect much especially if you're going to keep the other side totally exposed
он дилетант.... просто покрасовался на публике.... хоть и написал что то про выживание.... костер здесь просто детский игрушечный.... укрытие совсем никакое.... думаю что машинка припаркована была в 100 метрах ... а не то просто сдох бы....
To add a bit to samwise’s thoughts…. If you warm by the fire before dusting your coat it soaks through. Build reflective surface behind your fire. Need 2-3x density on boughs above you to keep warmth from melting snow that then drips on you all night. More boughs beneath you to keep you far above frozen ground. Finally, much more firewood or you’ll be gathering all night. Great vid; thanks so much.
I lived outside , I didn't just camp for a week or so, in the real winter. I am going to share with you some tips,, and several go against the smokey the bear thing. Rule one: never let the fire go out! Rule two: never get cold because you will never get uncold. Rule 3: All mistakes lead to death so remember rules one and two, and especially rule 3. Rule 4: Do not ever, EVER take risks in the winter time...or refer to rule 3. Rule 5: Never overexert yourself in the winter because you still have more to do, or refer to rule 3. Never get wet or get overly sweaty: rule 3, because you are going to freeze to death before getting back to camp....and oh, By the Way, did you let that fire go out while you were away....what are you going to do about that?...since you are dead. Keep dry clothes for when you get back to camp so you don't die because you foolishly go wet or overexerted yourself. In case you fuckup and you forgot to cover the fire, always ALWAYS have some instant fire starter to get the fire going......because your hands will be frozen and you won't be able to do anything.....and refer to rule 3. What sort of stuff? Cardboard soaked in parrafin and gasoline is a good start. You can carry quite a lot of that in zip lock bags in every pocket to save your ass. Of course steel and flint, but always bring as many lighters as you can hide. They won't last forever, but you can save your life. The guy in the video put the tree upside down, you want them to shed the water down, not capture in and flood the leanto when it warms up. Now, if he could, he should start digging like hell in front of the leanto to make a pile of dirt behind it, to make sort of a wall and a reflector of heat back toward him. Remembering Rule 1: what should he have done first? It is winter and the sun will soon go down. Gather all resources first,.....and that mean wood as much as he can and screw everything else. Notice he got caught with far to little firewood here. Rule 6: don't be a weanie about collecting firewood, just hall as much shit as you can to your camp as fast as you can. Rule 7: don't bother sawing neat little piece of firewood, that is not the goal when you don't want to freeze to death. What you do is this: take long and large branches and swing them like a baseball bat againd a tree to smash them into like 4 or 5 foot logs. If there is a big rock, even better, use it as anvil and smash the biggest logs you can hall into like 4 to 6 foot logs. Don't waste time being a pretty fru fru camper, get bus and be efficient to save you life every day. Compare watching the survival videos to what I tell you now. When I actueally lived it, I could make a pile of wood 5 feet wide and 20 feet long quickly often with no saw at all. I also used huge pile like that as insulation around the camp and consumed it over time. Now, another really important thing to know ....otherwise refer to rule #3. Water management and heat. Always have more "dew rags" than you ever imagine that you would need and stuff them in every pocket. Everything from water filtration to wiping your ass matters. Back to Rule #2: If you really don't want to die you will need large quantities of hot water. What? you may say. Listen or die kiddo. Wgen I lived outside for a winter doing my Walden pond thing but really roughing it. I got three ten gallon lobster pot type pots, and a few 5 gallon pots. I had 2 30 by 20 foot tarps over my enclosure that protected my tent and all around poles in the ground that kept the wind out with a clear plastic surround: nice view. I dug a fire pit with a pipe that came through the ground to the base of the fire pit to create airflow that I could meter. I put a heavy cast iron reflector behind it to hold and reflect heat. The entire interior was surrounded by logs and 12 haybails. We are talking about insulation here, do not do this at home without listening carefully. Now, what about the water? I boiled all of that water in rotation and use every three days and filtered it with 7 layers of dew rags, like cheesecloth. All of that boiling water was in the tent and it was sheathed in blankets and clothing( to be kept hot for the next morning) If it got colder, I would crack it open and let some heat escape and opposite if it got too hot. I also had set up a tub that held 40 gallons of water, nice hot water, so I was taking hot baths in the middle of the cold. I never got below 60 degrees in the outside layer. I kept it at about 70 degrees in the tent. My tub was about 85 degrees............now are you ready, that winter it was minus 26 faranheit for 10 days striaight and all around piss you off cold that winter. I had a blast.
A couple of respectful hints from the cold Canadian north. Always think of keeping your clothing dry, in order to reduce your risk of hypothermia, When you start cutting down poles and branches, and find yourself growing warm, don't take off your wet outer coat and allow your dry inner jacket to become wet also. Take off the outer coat, remove your dry inner one, tuck it away in your pack, and put the wet one back on. That way you will have a dry coat to wear inside your shelter.
When you are clearing the snow out of your shelter, don't kneel on the snow. Kneel on a few dry pine branches. That way, your pants will also be dry when you crawl into your shelter.
Also don't use your mittens to clear the snow out of your shelter; instead, make a little broom out of pine twigs and use that to sweep out your shelter. That way, your mittens will also be warm and dry for the night.
This may seem to be overkill until that night when it drops to forty below zero. In those circumstances, a dry coat, dry pants, and dry mittens may be what save you from hypothermia.
Thanks for a beautiful video.
Thanks for all the great tips. Hope a lot of people see them. Cheers.
Expect nothing less from the best gardener (and mayor) of the Shire!
Outstanding words
Do you have a sleeping bag with you.
And a lighter to start a fire with all the other helpful things you bring along like the hatchet or matches
I usually lay long decent size logs beside where I sleep. That way I can push them into and feed the fire without having to get up in the middle of the night. Totally works.
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@@Sukmycocus prolly. But building a Siberia fire with that might work.
U ain't did shit bro
Ггссшрщои.
You still would have to get up and “push” them in. 🤦
No talking, no fancy music, no bullshit. Great video!
Cheers. Glad ya like it. 👍
There is nothing so satisfying as watching the snow, and somebody making his shelter. Even though I am drinking tea and wrapped up in my bed, it makes me feel very comfy and warm.
lol. I do the same
I love watching these types of videos with no talking. So relaxing and peaceful.
Glad you enjoyed!
And without the corny folk music.
@@JoshuaGammon iv also enjoyed, can’t wait for more
Yeah 😮
Enjoy the little things in life because one day when you look back you will realize that those things were the biggest things in your life.
That's what I'm doing. I used to this stuff as a kid all the time. Stopped for a bit in my 20 and early 30 and just doing it again because it's what I always want to do. Strange how you get to an age and go back to things do did in the past.
All I could hear was wet snow, sleet, or freezing rain hitting the ground. And I know that those are terrible conditions to be in, yet there is something so relaxing in seeing you enjoying yourself in a primitive environment. When we are miserable and cold and hungry, the fire feels great, the food is gourmet and most of life’s worries are forgotten. I’m envious, and hoping to get out soon myself.
You nailed it Ron. That's not a great environment to be lost in the woods in but you can enjoy the natural at it's worse.
It's better than 107 degrees middle of summer
Arrest & Bev … 81 million of us chose Joe to avoid another 4 years of impeachment- worthy recklessness.
Reality matters to everyone but you, apparently.
@@chasbodaniels1744 Why do you have to bring politics into this? Do you live in a blue city where you won't survive, or do you want to make fun of the people who will survive?
Very good points. Oscare Wilde said after a good meal, one can forgive anybody - even one's own relatives!! Cheers, Ron!
I grew up in the woods of KY and used to do this all the time as a teen all by myself I'm 63 and disabled now.Thanks for reminding me of my youth
Thanks and glad you like it James. Wish you all the best and stay safe.
That was pretty cool. No pun intended. A lot of people (like me) would not have a clue, what to do in the woods. Especially, with snow. Thank you, for keeping the shelter simple.
Glad you enjoyed it Peggy!
I love the way the snow sounds when it’s hitting the ground and also the crunch of the snow under your feet.
Winter time camping is so different, clean and peaceful. This trip was a little harder than normal though. lol
I love your channel. There is nothing better than being out in the woods camping, away from all the noise of the city. Stay safe and enjoy the peace and quiet. God bless
Thanks Peggy. Hope you have a great week.
Your welcome I pray you have a great week too
One of the most beneficial points of your videos, we feel the cold but the joy and satisfaction of the nature is beyond . Thank you .
Totally agree!
Thanks so much. I try to get that across.
Glad you like it LE!
Reminds me of my years gone by. Beautiful outside in the wild, snow, sounds of self reliant and spending time alone surviving. Thank you.
Hard core veteran
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Sounds intriguing, but some people would feel safer and have a better time exploring with another person or two. Cody would never venture out alone!
This is Taking my Breathe Away.I love Snow.So Beautiful.Blessings from Texas
love this! been pent up in uni for the past few months and really missing the wilderness, thankfully got a winter bushcraft hike and camp trip planned with the guys for the holidays. Videos like these make me feel right at home man. Props to you
Hey Zachary. Glad you like it and makes you feel at home. Hope you have a good trip.
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This video of surviving a snowstorm with a winter bushcraft shelter is absolutely mesmerizing! The resilience and resourcefulness demonstrated by the adventurer in such extreme conditions are truly remarkable. From constructing a shelter to starting a fire, every step of the survival process is a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability. It's inspiring to see how basic survival skills can make all the difference in challenging situations. This video serves as a valuable reminder of the importance of being prepared and resourceful, even in the face of nature's harshest elements. Watching this adventure unfold is not only captivating but also educational, offering valuable insights into survival techniques and the power of the human spirit.
Great video. I love the action without the needless "expert" guidance and advice. I am puzzled why nobody has invented a portable device to catch the heat from a fire and use it to warm a human in situations like this. (Other than a stove) Thank you for your great video. Please make more. How about one in the desert?
Thanks so much for the great comment. 🔥
No desert around my part of the world.
To all the powder puff young men out there.
This a MAN DOING WHAT REAL MEN DO.
every young man should be required to spend time learning these skills .
Instead of wearing makeup and girly clothes.
GOD BLESS 🇺🇸
Watching this helps me when I can’t be out there myself. Thank you for posting.
Glad to help
I am so HAPPY that you filmed all of that falling snow and freezing rain. I am happy happy. Love this kind of scene. It looks like what I believe Heave to be, a part of it anyway. Thank you for all of your hard work.
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope to do it again some time soon. Just waiting for the next good storm to line up with my time off.
so fake
@@exussr4275 how so? Tell us why. We know that millions of good folk suffered cruelly in the communist "paradise" of the Soviet Union, where the apparatchiks took what little there was for themselves, and everyone else was left to go "fake" themselves, but many people don't like what they see happening around Russia today, and so are prepping in their own small way for having to deal with some of the difficulties you experienced under the Soviets.
I wonder if your life under that repressive regime has permanently blunted that part of your mind which once would have been filled with positivity, and encouragement to anyone who applies their love of the outdoors to practical survival situation skills and problem solving.
Negativity and cynicism, and sneering contempt will bring no joy to your life. Lighten up, you are here in the west, where you have chosen to be. Enjoy what we have to offer, we are not perfect, but if find you us and our ways so unbearable, I am sure Mother Russia would rejoice greatly at the return of one of her sons from the shallow artificiality of life in the west.
Good luck and happiness to you wherever your future leads you, stay safe and remember you are free to enjoy what wilderness we have in your own way, so long as you treat it with respect and do no harm. And you are free to insult us and our ways without any harm coming to you. God bless and be lucky
Everyone who went through Scouting in the Sixties received intensive and valuable bushcraft and survival training. We were taught to recognize animals by their scat and spoor and how to trap them for food. We went on night compass marches and built 3 rope bridges across mountain streams. We also learned how to safely handle firearms and hit what we were aiming at. My Scout training held me in good stead as an adult backpacking the mountains throughout British Columbia, Canada where I encountered Black and Grizzly bears, Cougars, Wolves, and Elk and Moose in the rut. I always wore wool clothing which outperformed the synthetic materials, learned to use a map and compass, and could build a fire in any condition. I also learned to not scrimp on boots or sleeping bags. Mt step-son went through scouting from 2001 to 2008 where he learned to make sidewalk chalk. Baden-Powell is rolling over in his grave, I'm sure.
Thanks for the information Derek. Last year I had a chance to go visit the Scouts and spend a day with them and talk about bushcraft and winter camping. It was a great time. Just go back through my videos and you'll see it if your interested.
I love falling snow. That was a cool camp. A natural shelter is something in my future
Definitely a fun camp when it's snowing hard.
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It made me smile, when you pull the lid off of the little coffee pot and the snow hadn't even started to melt yet! . That was a Really Great looking peace of meat!!
ya it takes a little time.
I love watching this type of winter solo (bushcraft) camping video. Wow, this is the most beautiful of all to me!
Cheers glad you like it. Merry Christmas
Thank you for bringing us along with your adventures.
More to come! Thanks
Well said. I enjoy running in the woods in those weather conditions. Very quiet and refreshing. Good video thanks.
I love this time of year. The woods is so peaceful.
Running?
This complex technique of keeping yourself safe in the harsh winter times is just a lesson in life
Ya its good to practice the hard way time to time.
I'm praying for everyone who needs a Miracle. Only God can do the impossible, He can make a way when there seems to be no way. I pray God touches your health, your home, your family, your faith, and your finances
Thanks happy New year
Amen 🙏🏼 Thank you so much! The same for you and your family! 💕
@@HAPPY-CATTY you to Sarah. Stay safe out there.
Amen. Thaks for praying. ❤❤❤
That was thoughtful
Excellent, practical shelter in a real situation. I enjoy this more than some of the "mansions" people build in forests...
Thank you for sharing this because I can't get out and do this anymore. I enjoyed the snow and freezing rain
Glad you enjoyed it and hope it helps. Take care and hope your having a great holidays Bessie.
Makes me miss building shelters in Alaska as a kid. Simpler times.
At these temperatures a Best Western is the better choise
Caught in a SNOWSTORM......trekked out to snowstorm ! Loved the video
Looks like a great day to be out in the wilderness. What a great meal cooked over the campfire! I love the snow it’s so calming.
Hey AA. Hey it was a good camp but a little rough. LOL
Excellent video with lots of good examples how to build a shelter and make a fire to cook. Thank you! One watches these videos as recreation, but recently reading about the devastation in five states caused by hurricanes, this emergency situation has now become a reality for many unfortunate people.
Hey thanks. Ya I do it for fun but at the same time it's good practice because you never know when you might need the skills.
Alright, snow is coming down! Nice job with a shelter that could structurally handle the snow load. Glad you were able to get out and build this one. Cheers! Pete - KI7LIL
Hey Pete. Glad to see you back out camping. Great pics and glad your doing well.
@@JoshuaGammon Thank you. Long road back but practically 100% now and feeling great. Plans now are to get out steadily again, and I'll be watching for you to do the same.
I probably would have made my shelter underneath the big tree, natural canopy already but maybe it wasn't safe from his point of view. Great video
I agree
I really respect and appreciate the work it takes to make these kinds of videos. Very cool and well done dude.
YEAH I MEAN TURNING THE CAMERA ON MOVING IT FROM TIME TO TIME AND THEN UPLOADING IT TO VIDEO WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ACHIEVABLE BY DANIEL BOON
@@gregorysuto1865 Boone could have done it, too. But video technology back in the 18th century really sucked.
@@davidcox3076 boon would have been uploading twerk videos to TH-cam
@@gregorysuto1865 you’ve not done any kind of video editing, and it shows. All caps lock, yell all you want, nobody cares what you have to say.
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I love the Long videos! Please bless us with one soon!
ok thanks. I'll maybe go for a longer one.
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Thank you for not talking, and not taking a hectic barking dog with you, sooths to fall asleep with that sight
Cheers Dnny.
@@JoshuaGammon thank you, only luv 🤝🏼🖤🦅
I took cold weather survival training in the marine corps. but never did it for a video because I was cold as hell. but I made it through the night. mad props to you.
I've done similar training when I was in the CAF, but this is on my own time and pace so I lot easier. LOL
I can’t believe I missed this one Josh😮
The sound of the snow and then the fire so relaxing.
Oh yes. The snow falling is as nice as the rain in the summer.
Beautifull sound ! why don't talked ?
Too bad the sound of the fire crackling as it burns doesn’t come with the heat we need to survive the cold winter weather.
Peace be upon you, your brother from Morocco🇲🇦❤️. I want to say we ask God for safety in this world and the hereafter. Indeed, it may be events such as drowning, fire, earthquake, snowfall, sleeping in forests, remote places, and other natural quarts. Therefore, we must educate children and young people on the way to escape from every predicament, such as sports, swimming, cooking, hunting, heating with wood, and building a house to enter in case of emergency, all of this for the sake of survival. Thank you.
Very cool. Man...that feeling you get when the shelter is good to go, it's gonna' get dark soon, and start working on getting the fire lit - especially when it's weather motivated!! That feeling when you get to sit in front of the fire, start warming up, and just embrace the natural environment surrounding you, and the silence it provides. It shuts up negativity. You sure can get a lot of beauty with just a little bit of simple gear. Great video.
Thanks so much Dwayne. You nailed it. Simple and a great trip in the nature.
To anyone reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about will get better.
Josh,this is a great emergency shelter. Especially with your equipment you brought with you. Keep um coming 👍🏻❄️
Thanks Ron. Be more coming soon.
I like the way you set up your shots. Your video captures the forest ambiance perfectly. Natural sounds and lack of chatter are key. Good work!
thanks so much michael
These are my favorite rough-camping videos. Love the fire, love the silence, and I learn a ton.
It was a hard but fun trip.
love it...no yik yakking..no dumb music...just man and nature sounds.
Nice video. I really like how you conscientiously chose an already downed tree for the pine boughs. Good move, not unnecessarily sending a growing tree to its death. Really enjoyed this video.
Not sure about Canadian laws, but at least here in Finland you have to do that by law if you don't own the land.
The bark off the birch tree makes the best fire starter! Always remember fire is essential for survival! I must say great job....
This brings back good memories of when I was a kid and walking through the woods behind my house on a snow day, or through my cousin's woods on the way to his house. They lived square in the middle of the woods. It was so dark back there they couldn't grow any veggies.
Cheers thanks for the good memories. No growing food back here ether. It's thick woods even in the summer months.
Great upload mate… really enjoyed it
Thanks for the visit
Finally, a bush crafter that doesn't waste energy over processing fire wood. Native people never cut up wood, they just stuck one end into the fire and kept feeding it in. Still don't get that sparker thing, (Ferro rod) they make a product called a MATCH or a BIC lighter that actually makes fire. LOL
I've had experiences with lighters and matching getting wet and not working. Ferro rod never fails. Easy once you practice a lot with it.
I'm not afraid of charcoal starter fluid
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Cause i guess native American use Bic lighter back then 🤡
@@PhilippinesLifeseb they do now 😎
I am from India. Lives in Himalaya region. Your videos encourage me to do a solo camping. Thanks
That's awesome! Glad it helped.
Always good to see you, my friend! You're living the life.
Hey Robert. Glad ya like it. Hope your having a great week.
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these videos are so cozy to watch in Wisconsin this time of year
The snow covered shelter looks like it's ready for a post card. great video, thanks for sharing.
That was a lucky shot during filming. That wasn't even a picture but a cut from the video.
LOVED IT. NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHY SOME ONE WOULD HIKE OUT TO THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE AND COOK A FIVE CORSE MEAL. GOOD JOB
This is why you carry a tarp if there is a chance of the weather suddenly going bad. The difference between the time needed to set up a tarp and the time needed to erect a weatherproof bushcraft shelter may well be the difference between surviving and not surviving.
A cheap painters plastic drop cloth takes little room but would open up to quickly to waterproof this lean-to roof as well as the sleeping floor.
Number One survival tip if you're caught in a snowstorm: Always put the Christmas tree up first.
Oh ya 100%. Keep the mood high.
I’m so glad this is really a true video actually out in the true woods. A few of them that I have seen I’ve been videos behind peoples houses. They video building a shelter and then go in the house and get coffee, making believe that they’re in no man’s land.
LOL. Ya this was way back in the wood. No coffee around here.
@Joshua Gammon
I saw one video from Japan where this guy was in his very small vehicle and had custom made blackout curtains held in place by magnets. He didn’t realize that he portrayed himself as being in the middle of the night trying to stay warm when in fact one of the black out curtains was letting in daylight. There’s a lot more but it’s sufficient to say eventually they screw up. Thanks for your effort it was a good video.
NOTICE HOW THERE ARE NO TRACKS LEADING UP TO THE CAMERA? TRUE GENIOUS!!!!
Esperienza unica molto estrema per veri uomini duri💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
Thanks so much 👍
When I was in Himalayan camping this was kind of shelter we built with two people to safely sleep this was one of my best camping trip ever. ..we stayed two nights and ate roasted potatoes and noodles with blackpepper and BlackRock salt..
It's nice to just get out in the woods and be wild.
i live in a tropical country so i never get to experience snow but for some reason i find camping in a snow or while raining so relaxing and i want to do it someday.
Oh yes it's relaxing. It's a lot different than rain. lol
اي والله حبيبي الغالي ارتاح حيل
If you get to choose, go for the snow. You can turn snow into water, but you can't turn water into snow. Not in the forest anyway.
Very original, and natural, no montages or commercial stuff , I really wish to be there : )
i am so jealous of all Canadians! in Wales, we are not allowed to wild camp, so to see you guys out there in all conditions is wicked! I love how you and Joe robinet both love cooking steak and bacon my 2 favourite foods. Joshua love your videos as you don't speak too much and at times its nice to watch in peace listening to the sounds. keep up the good work dude
hey Robert. Thank so much for the positive comment. To had you can't get out like we do here. Wish you all the best and happy holidays.
You are not ALLOWED to wild camp! Whyever not? I live in Australia, we can camp anywhere except private land….which includes some areas which are sacred to indigenous people.
you are âmzing ! nice video for all
Thank you very much!
Hey Buddy, nice video ! cool old school shelter, I remember building those as kids. Steak looked good ! thanks for sharing !
Cheers buddy! I should have made it double so you could camp in there to. lol
Steak looked delicious
I love Bush crafting. I've crafted a few bushes in my day.
Personally, I prefer crafting my lady's bush....but I also enjoy outdoor bushcrafting. Both are exciting.
lol
Lovely video, the ASMR in it was very soothing, especially the falling snow
Thanks Anneotrix. Sometimes it nice to have a ASMR.
Les Stroud really made that walk by the camera a great filmography thing.
nice to see it used here.
Not really a blizzard BUT I'll take a day like that out in the woods over a sunny beach anyway! Love the vid!!
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Tuyết rơi khiếp quá ở Việt Nam chúng ta chỉ khoảng hơn 10 độ đã thấy lạnh lắm rồi chúc bác một buổi tối vui vẻ.
Rất vui vì bạn đang có một ít tuyết. Chúc mừng.
You have to wonder why these videos are so popular, is it because this is what human nature calls us for, or an event so major that people are trying to get ready for. Either way it's beautiful, Gott Mit Uns!
Hello Josh! How are ya?
I’m loving that snow ! It looked very cold! ☺️ the steak looked delicious. I noticed you didn’t spend much time there.
I enjoyed listening to that crackling fire though. It was good to see ya again ! Have a great day and safe week! See ya later Josh! ☺️♥️
Cheers Rosie. Glad ya like it. Was a great time in the woods and good steak to eat. The snow is so nice.
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Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure. You make it look easy but I know it is not for the amateur. That steak on a stick looks good. Happy Holidays.
Happy Holiday Dary.
Nice to have thought of bringing a steak along. That's some pretty wet snow there that he is dealing with. Definetly well prepared.
I've done this more then once in my life.
Hope you and your family had a very nice day on Thanksgiving, even though you may not celebrate as such. 🦃🍗🍻
Nice we had a great thanksgiving. Cheers.
We are getting a bit of snow today; predicting about 6", we will see. May you and your family have a happy & healthy New Year and that our Governments stop this insanity
🙏😇🌨
Didn't want to leave that campfire at all!🔥
Looks like some interesting weather you have happening there!❄❄❄🌬
Oh yes. The weather is warm then cold snow then rain this time of year.
I really like those opening sounds. They should be used in a winter ambience video.
Cheers thanks. Maybe I'll do a ambience video.
Great video Joshua! That was a pretty good first storm of the year. Nicely done!
Thanks guys!! love watching your build. Can't wait to see a load of snow on it. lol. Cheers.
Im so happy for you having 1.5M views.
I started my subs when we were only 3k.
Look how far youve come.
Congrats
Hey thanks Bembol. I know it's crazy. Never thought. Who knows where I'll be next year? I love going in the woods to camp so why not post and share. Hope you have a great weekend.
You should've added branches on the ground for insulation for the ground, the mat you put on the ground won't protect much especially if you're going to keep the other side totally exposed
You right good call I forgot all about it. Cheers
Enjoying this in the middle of Canadian summer for sleep - excellent !!! Keep it up !!
Glad you enjoy it!
У нас в Сибири, даже при всего минус 35 с таким "костром" ты вряд бы ночь пережил. Как дети вы прямо.
Скорее всего в минус 35 не кто не рискует идти экстрималить!)))
он дилетант.... просто покрасовался на публике.... хоть и написал что то про выживание.... костер здесь просто детский игрушечный.... укрытие совсем никакое.... думаю что машинка припаркована была в 100 метрах ... а не то просто сдох бы....
Makes me want to go camping. Not in a blizzard mind you, but camping none the less. I love hearing the fire
If your ready for it and have experience it's not really bad. Don't just run way back in the woods though if you haven't done this before.
@@JoshuaGammon sounds good to me. You make it look easy.
@@aleanagoodman4607 Years of doing this it become natural.
Like for the video!!!....................
To add a bit to samwise’s thoughts…. If you warm by the fire before dusting your coat it soaks through. Build reflective surface behind your fire. Need 2-3x density on boughs above you to keep warmth from melting snow that then drips on you all night. More boughs beneath you to keep you far above frozen ground. Finally, much more firewood or you’ll be gathering all night. Great vid; thanks so much.
Cheers and thanks for the all the great tips.
Beautiful surroundings. It looks like my mountain farm. I have shelters all through the woods, with fire pits to keep the bears away.
Wow 😲
Nice place 🌨️🌨️☺️☺️
I lived outside , I didn't just camp for a week or so, in the real winter. I am going to share with you some tips,, and several go against the smokey the bear thing.
Rule one: never let the fire go out! Rule two: never get cold because you will never get uncold. Rule 3: All mistakes lead to death so remember rules one and two, and especially rule 3. Rule 4: Do not ever, EVER take risks in the winter time...or refer to rule 3. Rule 5: Never overexert yourself in the winter because you still have more to do, or refer to rule 3.
Never get wet or get overly sweaty: rule 3, because you are going to freeze to death before getting back to camp....and oh, By the Way, did you let that fire go out while you were away....what are you going to do about that?...since you are dead. Keep dry clothes for when you get back to camp so you don't die because you foolishly go wet or overexerted yourself. In case you fuckup and you forgot to cover the fire, always ALWAYS have some instant fire starter to get the fire going......because your hands will be frozen and you won't be able to do anything.....and refer to rule 3. What sort of stuff? Cardboard soaked in parrafin and gasoline is a good start. You can carry quite a lot of that in zip lock bags in every pocket to save your ass. Of course steel and flint, but always bring as many lighters as you can hide. They won't last forever, but you can save your life. The guy in the video put the tree upside down, you want them to shed the water down, not capture in and flood the leanto when it warms up. Now, if he could, he should start digging like hell in front of the leanto to make a pile of dirt behind it, to make sort of a wall and a reflector of heat back toward him. Remembering Rule 1: what should he have done first? It is winter and the sun will soon go down. Gather all resources first,.....and that mean wood as much as he can and screw everything else. Notice he got caught with far to little firewood here. Rule 6: don't be a weanie about collecting firewood, just hall as much shit as you can to your camp as fast as you can. Rule 7: don't bother sawing neat little piece of firewood, that is not the goal when you don't want to freeze to death. What you do is this: take long and large branches and swing them like a baseball bat againd a tree to smash them into like 4 or 5 foot logs. If there is a big rock, even better, use it as anvil and smash the biggest logs you can hall into like 4 to 6 foot logs. Don't waste time being a pretty fru fru camper, get bus and be efficient to save you life every day. Compare watching the survival videos to what I tell you now. When I actueally lived it, I could make a pile of wood 5 feet wide and 20 feet long quickly often with no saw at all. I also used huge pile like that as insulation around the camp and consumed it over time.
Now, another really important thing to know ....otherwise refer to rule #3. Water management and heat. Always have more "dew rags" than you ever imagine that you would need and stuff them in every pocket. Everything from water filtration to wiping your ass matters. Back to Rule #2: If you really don't want to die you will need large quantities of hot water. What? you may say. Listen or die kiddo. Wgen I lived outside for a winter doing my Walden pond thing but really roughing it. I got three ten gallon lobster pot type pots, and a few 5 gallon pots. I had 2 30 by 20 foot tarps over my enclosure that protected my tent and all around poles in the ground that kept the wind out with a clear plastic surround: nice view.
I dug a fire pit with a pipe that came through the ground to the base of the fire pit to create airflow that I could meter. I put a heavy cast iron reflector behind it to hold and reflect heat.
The entire interior was surrounded by logs and 12 haybails. We are talking about insulation here, do not do this at home without listening carefully. Now, what about the water?
I boiled all of that water in rotation and use every three days and filtered it with 7 layers of dew rags, like cheesecloth. All of that boiling water was in the tent and it was sheathed in blankets and clothing( to be kept hot for the next morning) If it got colder, I would crack it open and let some heat escape and opposite if it got too hot. I also had set up a tub that held 40 gallons of water, nice hot water, so I was taking hot baths in the middle of the cold.
I never got below 60 degrees in the outside layer. I kept it at about 70 degrees in the tent. My tub was about 85 degrees............now are you ready, that winter it was minus 26 faranheit for 10 days striaight and all around piss you off cold that winter. I had a blast.
Really enjoyed this. I actually felt cold watching it! Thanks - Ben 🇬🇧
lol. Go get a fire going to warm up.
Hey Josh! What a great tour and really great content. Fantastic Bushcraft-Weather 😍
Thanks so much.
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Indonesian viewers are always waiting for your content, sir 🥰
Thank so much! Glad you like the videos.
This looks so fun! I’m definitely going to go camping more!
looks cold
i like this style of video realistic and achievable for pretty much anybody
Thanks. Just be sure your skills are good before you go far back in the woods in a storm. I've done this many times before.