Now this is what REAL TH-cam is all about. Just a dude sharing footage of an idea they had. No crazy sponsor advertisement, no crazy intro outtro, just a camera and some good times.
Steve, I'm going to implement your idea-- tent cacooning-- on those relative cold days in CA when I feel a little depressed. This idea would absolutely light up my mind and comfort! The sound of the quiet crackling fire is so peaceful... Enjoy your next camping trips!
I agree with others. This is exactly what TH-cam started out as. Just a regular person hanging out, doing something they think someone out there might be interested in seeing. It was refreshingly humble, and as a result was charming. Based on this video I hit subscribe; can't wait to enjoy more of this relaxed trial and error style!
Exactly, I love channels that just do their thing and dont try to sell themselves, promote sponsors, add unnecessary or fake personality and hype to a video. This is what makes channels like Primitive Technology so good, just a guy showing his passion.
He does it because his wife finally made him able to do it and stop procrastinating. He loves his wife and i didn't know but saw a video where she passed.. much love from America Steve and keep doing these kick ass videos. Everyone's waiting ❤
I'm used to serious South African and East African heat and humidity but moved back home to the beach in The Western Cape, we get "freezing" temperatures of 14/15 C° sometimes even 11C° in the dead of winter. I want to die of cold when it reaches those temperatures and can't understand that some people will go swimming in those temperatures. 😃
I like how Steve is like "this isn't an educational channel" when he legit convinced me to get into backpacking this past year. Maybe it's not educational, but it's definitely inspirational!
Nah he just says that for legal sake haha. I’m with ya in the inspiration part! Don’t ya wanna just grab a 12 pack and go out into bumfuck nowhere and camp out??
@@stevencoardvenice he’s proof you don’t need much to camp. I’ve already learned a ton from him and the gear he uses is always on the cheap. You can do it if you want to.
@@stevencoardvenice do it up man! I live in the city now as well, and am waiting for better weather to do my stealth camping :) Honestly you can get everything you need on Amazon. Hope this gives a little push for ya!
If one does indeed exist..it's most likely a channel of a nun going to different orphanages giving away rescued puppies to sad little kids...and even than, still not as pure as Steve.
Tarp down first under the fishing hut would have helped, Steve. But yep, concept works. Set up our 2 person dome tent inside huge canvas cabin tent (full-floor), at high elevation 4 Mile Campground in Park County, CO, in July. (It still snowed lightly that night, even in summer!) Humidity built up inside the dome tent from our breath overnight, but it was 20 degrees warmer inside the dome than the larger cabin tent, which was another 20 warmer than outside temp. Air-mattress and double-zipped together sleeping bags helped, too. Also, kept our clothes inside the foot of the sleeping bags so there were warm clothes in the morning.
I used to work in an outdoor gear shop in Austin, Texas for 7 years. Of alllll the camping tricks I've seen, I have NEVER seen a Tent inside a Tent. Genius. Absolute genius.
The Nenet and other Arctic tribes put up a big chum (tent made of reindeer hides) and put another tent inside to sleep in. They also don’t just leave the floor as snow. They put down boards before they put their sleeping blankets down.
We have a large mosquito net for our camping trips that has those thin flaps to keep rain out. We had almost the exact same 2 person tent and were super cozy in it. We laid a tarp down on the ground so we could take our shoes off because I'm CANADIAN AS FUCK.
@@DamienDarksideBlog I'm Minnesotan, which is kind of the same thing. Old school winter camping instruction: we were supposed to put our unpacked backpack underneath the tent for insulation, or our cross-country skis. When the bindings were built into the skis and the backpacks made with more of a structure, that became more difficult.
We use tarps. Strap them tightly to trees to fend off the wind. The south and sw of America area has too much wind to enjoy camping or picnicking outdoors When camping I'll add an extra tarp over the tent bc rain is too loud to sleep. Does a "open box " of tarps count 😀
Just a note from an Alaskan: instead of using the lighter for each candle use the previously lit one(s) to light any additional. This way your not using as much lighter fluid.
Evergreen tree branches to insulate the ground covered by a tarp works great to keep warmer. I loved winter camping when hubby and I were middle aged. Now pushing our 80s so not getting to do it again. Memories are precious.
This is some of the most wholesome content I've seen on TH-cam Steve you're gem and a treasure please keep up the good work and blessings go out to you
This double tent method works for staying warm in a home that's lost power in the winter (maybe downed power lines in an ice storm). The carbon monoxide detector is a must.
years ago I used a similar concept in the extreme heat of summer when I only had one small window air conditioner but thankfully no power outage. I set up a tent in the living room of my apt and made some ducting out of cardboard so the cool air from the under powered AC went into the tent rather than the rest of the room / apartment. Not ideal but I was able to get some decent sleep for those several nights.
The fact that your channel is NOT a 'how to' channel is precisely the reason I like your videos so much. It's just relaxing and enjoyable to watch, and fun to watch your stealth camping, and going down the river trips, and whatever other outdoor stuff you're doing.
Steve try out the interlocking foam mats as a floor in your ice tent . Makes a world of difference when we go ice fishin for a bit of insulation from the ice and snow
I use the kids ABCs 123s mats. A lot cheaper. I actually bought 3 sets for half the price of the ones for shop or yoga styles and got 3 times the square footage. Double and triple them up and create a walk way outside the tent for barefoot walks to answer nature's call.
@@da4441 I've used them for everything. When I remodeled the back part of my house I use them inside the walls with insulation on the interrior wall of my bathroom and the back wall of the living room that is also the wall for a bedroom and closet of the other bedroom. I almost got what I was wanting with trying to completely sound proof the bathroom. If you holler real loud you can be heard a little bit. The ceiling didn't get the mats. The walls have double lay sheetrock then foam matthen insulation then two more layers if 5/8" sheetrock making it a 1 and a half hour firewall. But you can feel safe releasing the demons no matter if they kill you I doubt it can be heard. The living wall worked out great also cause it keeps the late nighters from waking the night shift workers. It was cheap. $1.99 for a pack of all the letters and 0-9 numbers at Ollie's. Bought $115.00 worth after tax and tip the employee helping me load them to the car.
I love how he just goes for the fun of let's see what happens. instead of trying to play the expert he just goes as a normal guy having a good time. Keep up the awesome job man.
Last night I heard a noise from my chicken coop. I was terrified at the prospect of Steve Wallis stealth camping in my coop. Luckily, it was just a bear. Imagine my relief!
My dad taught a winter survival course in rugged forests in Wyoming and Montana. My brother and I came along sometimes when we got old enough. At the bottom of our sleeping bags overnight we had a full size snicker bar which was a huge treat. Everyone had one in their bag, a chunk of fat and sugar and some protein too is an excellent short-term fuel. If you became cold enough to wake up your internal furnace needs stoked quickly. Snickers to the rescue!
When camping during late fall or winter in Sweden I always fill up a piping hot small thermos of water as the last thing before I put the fire out. And I use it for the mix with water hot chocolate mix. If I got a little cold while getting into the bag, Just a little bit, not even 1 dl worth will warm you right up, and then you are right away all cosy and warm in your sleeping bag. Then into the sleeping bag the thermos goes, both because its a bit hot and helps bring some heat, it also really helps isolate the thermos from the cold, and it's right there when you wake up and want something to heat you up. (I store it in a silicone bag together with the coco mix packets, to protect from any leaks. Never happened to me yet. but better safe than sorry) The hot chocolate is both quick warmth and calories.
This is exactly what I did when I was homeless. I filled the empty space between the two tents with pine straw for insulation, and built an awning for the front door for cooking and a little sitting spot in incliment weather.
@@clairecadoux471 it was much better than just roughing it in the woods like most homeless people, but it still really sucks during the winter. Daily life tasks like doing laundry and washing dishes were always a total pain in the ass, windy weather is super scary, and there's always a risk of theft and vandalism if you leave the camp unattended. I covered everything with camo tarps and never made a trail to my spot and still had things destroyed and stolen quite a few times. That said, I stayed fairly warm and comfortable, given the circumstances.
@@psychologicalsigma9917 never had any trouble with cops. It was mostly dope fiends and nearby property owners who gave me grief. I was on federal government land so I was fully within the law. I actually had a good relationship with the sheriff's because I'd occasionally give them tips about where to find some of the unsavory characters in the area. For example, there was a tweeker guy who would threaten people with his chainsaw, and was implicated in a few local burglaries. I was a material witness for the case that put him in prison. That guy was seriously dangerous.
@@ryanslings6234 oh that's great to hear. Police are pretty friendly where I'm at as well. Don't be a danger, or rude and you can live your life. Bit trashy living hobos that litter and lay around in view of traffic? Makes us all look bad.
😂 I feel ya lol I hate ASMR but the snow crunching in particular didn't bother me. But I watched another camping video recently that was silent except for annoying background noise mic'd up to emphasize it lol the snow falling and pelting in the tent sounded like someone eating pop rocks in my ear 🤬😂 and he was eating and chewing 🤢
Yunno as a Floridian who's only seen snow once in my life, this entire clip had me fascinated. Now I'm sleeping to winter storm sounds at night and pretending I'm in a warm tent 😂
Same here lmao. Imagine a nice warm little log cabin with the -40 cold arctic night air blowing just right outside the window you stare out watching the northern lights as they dance across the sky and snowy landscape...
I'm living vicariously through camping videos. I only went camping one time in my life, and was totally uncomfortable on a hard ground. It is important for campers to know what to take, so they don't end up very uncomfortable. Camping is terrific, but not when you are not properly prepared. It's more than a tent, sleeping bag and some wood for the fire.
Hey Steve, I'm not too sure if you'll see this, but here goes. I've been struggling with depression, overthinking, and daily b.s. in life. Your videos have truly helped me. I don't get out a lot so it's nice to see the seclusion, nice and quiet woods. I can't thank you enough for doing what you do.
@@wickeddominata8025 I actually do dude, and that makes total sense now thinking about it. Like there was a time my mom took my phone away for a considerable amount of time and I definitely felt different.
@@lammoth1214 Just think about like 13 years ago how almost no one used the internet, and how much better the quality of life was back then. Not gonna lie bro I use social media everyday as well, but I know 100% that its harmful to my mental health, and I'm trying to stop. Hope we both stop eventually and start living a more pure life. How old are you man? I'm 19.
Do you know- youngsters laugh at us ‘oldies’ and, although the internet can be an informative place, it can also be toxic!! Plus the amount of time ‘lost’ on social media- TH-cam, Instagram, TikTok etc - is time that could be outside in the fresh air, even if it’s a walk around your local park. I’m of a mature age let’s say and when I’m really feeling down or stressed I take my dog out and feel so much better. Saying that, there ARE great channels like Steve’s out there that are not only great to watch but are informative too. Sorry if I’ve rambled on a bit but I do understand having bad mental health as I suffer from it myself
@@aineoconnell690 there are times when a human needs time to gather thoughts. Your time shouldn't always be spent watching pointless videos. Spot on Aine.
Excellent! On several occasions I've taken my big, Kelty 10-man tent (it could probably sleep 12) along with my regular 3-man REI tent and invited another couple of people with their own tent to share winter camping, tent-inside-tent. Four people with plenty of room, including room for four chairs inside the Kelty but outside the two smaller tents. When positioned near the fire, with the Kelty door open, and both the smaller tent openings angled towards the open Kelty door, the comfort level inside was rather awesome. We zipped up the Kelty for sleep and to keep the bears out, and first one awake rekindling. We only use two candle lanterns, each with one tea-light, to light the interior. There's enough ventilation not to worry about CO. One thing we did do is hang aluminize mylar sheets to reflect body heat and some of the campfire heat back at us. Thing about candles in an enclosed space: Soot. They're horrendous for your lungs! Oh, man! If you can't start a fire with just natural materials... One sheet of aluminum foil will stop them from sinking, and the foil reflects heat up, away from the snow. Given the size of your meal, how many others are camping with you? "There's no other heat source than maybe me." Yes there is. The ground. Whenever you place a triple-walled tent over 100 square feet of earth, things will be warmer inside than outside! This fact was utilized to great extent by Northern Plains Indians who lived in large semi-underground huts throughout winter. With a good 2 to 3 feet of sod on top, and more snow on top of that, the interior temperatures of these 700 sq ft structures was quite cozy at 50 to 65 deg F and above when it was -20 deg F below outside.
Love that squeaky sound snow makes while it is being walked upon in very cold temperatures 💙❄ You can just feel the creak of the squeak right through your boots
As a swede the sound of proper cold weather is nice. Once you get to - 10 C you start to get these sort of sounds. But at -20 downwards it's about as dry cold as it gets. Boots walking on really cold snow, is probably one of my favorite sounds. It feels so much better to walk in, and unless there is any wind. I will talk dry cold over wet cold any day.
Steve, As someone stuck in a cubicle who loves the outdoors, your videos help. A campfire, some quiet and step two would be so appreciated at the moment. Thank you.
Seriously! Coldest weather I’ve ever been in was -18°F and we were camping in a motorhome in Zion. Before this I had never really been out of California. When we were outside of the motorhome, if I poured water for my dogs it froze to a complete ice cube in a matter of minutes!! I’m talking half gallon of water turning into one big ice cube in less than five minutes!! We were lucky to have the motorhome and the heater worked great. We found out that the campground bathrooms were heated which was nice and of course in the back of my mind in case of emergency. This was about 15 years ago. I was in my late 20s early 30s thank goodness! It was definitely an experience. We built a fire in the snow and had a blast drinking our “vitamin beer“ lol this guy is hard-core!
I have been so homesick for Alaska and this really hit the spot for me. I loved the sounds of the snow being shuffled around and stomped on. It gave me tingles. I guess its my version of asmr lol
When I was a youngster we'd get a huge snowfall and then finding the picnic tables was always a score because you could dig under them and have a ready made snow fort.
Steve, the snow on the ground inside the outer tent is acting as a heat sink. The inside temperature will not rise above 0 degrees Celsius until all the snow is melted. Putting the candles in the snow just directs most of the heat the candles generate directly into the snow and not in the air. A simple ground cloth will help create a temperature break and prevent the melted snow from soaking your back. A pile of evergreen tree branches will do similar things. I once camped in the Appalachians and set up a tent before the snow fell. I was fortunate enough to gather up a giant pile of leaves and set up the tent over them. In the morning, there was 6 inches of snow on the ground and I was toasty warm. It helps when the heat I was generating went to keep me warm and was not spent on melting snow or thawing the ground.
A simple roll of insulation as your “ floor” on top of the snow, makes all the difference, even one of those silver emergency blankets…they’re brilliant …plus you can take your boots off to sleep! Nothing beats hot rocks in a cast iron cooking pot from your fire for heat, and it is SAFER than candles …but if you also use candles , they should be put in tin cups off the ground, like on top of a rock..
Yeah, I wondered why he was going to so much trouble to remove the snow, and who actually carries a full snow shovel to go snow camping? While a fun idea it seems like an awful lot of equipment and trouble really. I rarely camped with a tent. Most of the time we bivouacked in an ice hole we hoped would stay at 0 C. If it got warmer the ice would melt and then you would be wet and cold.
@@robertgotschall1246 If you noticed, Steve arrived by car. You can carry a bunch of stuff (including firewood). If you are backpacking every ounce to the site, a snow shovel would be a hard to justify item in your load.
I know this is an old video, but... I am a truckdriver and have had to survive in really cold temps. If you place the candle in a metal coffee can, all you need is 1 to raise the temp in a semi truck. I know this works as I have done it. It will keep it just warm enough to survive the night. Wind plays a big role in staying warm in a tent.
I thought the same thing. Coffe can and a candle, good to go. Also, NEVER, EVER, put your wood out in the elements! If you want to be warm, keep your wood dry. In the Wild you don't have lighter fluid or a propane torch! Basic camping skill, if you ever went as a kid.
Tanker yanker here. Worked in the North Slope a few seasons and a box of candles n matches was required in every company truck along with arctic gear of course.
I love this idea! Of the tent inside a tent. Car camping, obviously, not backpacking. Gives a nice cozy feeling. & your stuff outside your sleeping tent is still not in the rain, etc. Love it.
Hey Steve, just wanted to send you a note... I'm an American gal in my early 20s, and quite frankly, I don't really like camping (the possibility of wild animals is too much for my anxiety unfortunately). But I do love snow. Tonight after I finished shoveling my driveway, I turned off the outdoor lights, plopped down in a chair on my deck, and had a Blue Moon while I listened to the snowy silence. My own version of "step two." :)
The tent inside a tent is a great idea. Unfortunately the bigger tent did not have a floor , that will hurt hard for heat retention there. Also I can see light from under the edges of the big tent, the perimeter of the tent should have always be packed with snow
@@timothyk47 very much so, most guides reccomend digging under snow and putting stuff on top such as pine branches to create an insulated shelter if you dont have a tent
When I watch these videos I feel like I did when I was a kid goofing around in my backyard. "What if we put in small tent inside a big tent and then tried to heat it with candles???" I love it. 😀
@@Folker46590 The ground is covered in snow. That IS an insulating pad. As long as you don't get wet from it it's not going to pull much more heat from you after the first minute or two. Considerably less heat-hungry than.. pretty much any other natural surface honestly Look at the inside of any traditional inuit home.
@@Folker46590 yeah that's fair. If it was concrete or dirt or even sand or something, bare floor would for sure be concerning. But as long as you've got a bag/mat to sleep on that won't seep in whatever little bits of water melt from your body heat you can sleep on snow just fine. I wouldn't be surprised if just a wool blanket was plenty
I've done the tent inside a tent before and it actually worked well in super cold weather. I had an electric heater I was able to utilize inside the big tent and that plus the outer tent keeping the wind off of the smaller one really helped.
Been doing tent inside tent for years. I have firewood in the outside tent and my dog sleeps there also along with my pack and gear. It's a great idea and gives you the extra space you need. Plus the layer of insulation from the outside tent helps also. This guy did a nice job.
I think I'd take the dog inside the inner tent for more body heat not to mention that dog's going to want to curl up with you the best it can and it shares his heat with you and you share your heat with it.
No, no, no. What Steve needs is a pack of sled dogs which exude enough body heat that you'll be toasty warm all night long. Then, you load up your tent (or in his case tents) on their sled and let them pull you back home. That's what we do here by Yellowstone! :)
I added this recipe to our home rotation and it was a hit! I didnt know if it was from Steve or not, but I found this again 2 years later! I had just watched a couple videos at that time, but am now an avid follower.
Ok, suggestion on warming the tent, etc...like the first nations did for the sweat lodges, put stones in the fire and transfer them to the tent. There are certain stones, which will stay warm longer. You can carry them from the fire to the tent in a cast iron pot. That will also remove the CO concern.
I love how he tries throwing the logs onto the fire pit and misses every shot, then it cuts to him carrying the tent around the vehicle and there's just wood logs all over the place as if he just gave up lmaooo
That was such a nice video, Steve. I felt like I was "there'. I sewed a tent once. I used aluminum rods and screws for the frame. It was to protect a small group of deaf people during a large outdoor convention. It RAINED cats and dogs, but my deaf friends and their children were dry inside the tent I made. Deaf need their hands to talk, so holding umbrellas is awkward. Now, I'm disabled from an accident, but I felt like I was there with you,... figuring things out as you went along. I recently bought a Coglan's 450 Camp Heat and the little folding stove,... for my house when our next power outtage occurs. Keep being a discoverer. Have fun.
@@RandomGlow444, I can only describe it, as it was so long ago that I don't have it any more. First, it was black. (Duh.) It was thin. It had one side with a fabric texture, but the other side had a slick waterproof coating. I was very careful when sewing the strips together on a sewing machine (not industrial) to never make a mistake where I would have to "rip out" and "re-sew". I knew that that would cause a leak. Also, back then, there were no tubes of silicon for patching a mistake. (At least I'd never seen any.) Maybe the fabric was nylon,...probably nylon. I also put grommets all around. I hammered each one.
My dad was in the army, stationed in Germany after WW2. He always talked about how they would throw a bunch of rocks in the fire and, at bedtime, they would grab the rocks and toss them in coffee cans to heat the tents.
@Zedds Dead Baby I never asked, but I assume these were 2-man Army pup tents. Between the coffee can of rocks, the small space and the 2 human heaters, it would probably be pretty cozy. Add to that, the average coldest temperatures where he was only got down to 21 F (-9 C) and they probably survived the nights in almost comfort. Well, at least as far as temperature is concerned.
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"Honey I'm going to camp in the frozen snow in Canada and heat the tent with some tea light candles, wanna come along?" "Oh no Steve you go right ahead, have fun." 😜 I'm watching this from my 65 degree Fahrenheit house with a blanket thrown around me thinking how cold I am. 🤣
This is the first Steve Wallis video I watched. And I was hooked. Now whenever I see votive candles in the store, it makes me think of this video and smile
We used to make an Eskimo hut from cut ice blocks when we were about 7 or 8. Dad gave us an ice saw and away we went to the canal in Holland. Kids from the neighbourhood used to come and keep us company. I say about 6 children. Great memory!
How could it be lonely? What’s lonely is seeing a bunch of people together while you’re by yourself in the middle of the crowd. Being alone in nature is so peaceful. I crave it everyday.
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@@williammunny9916 lol wtf. Lets all just enjoy the outdoors and good humour without bringing religion into it. Glad jesus makes you feel good, but keep that stuff where it belongs. Related discussions or church groups... Or videos discussing religious topics. Has no place here. Tired of bible thumpers trying to make everything about god etc. Well all use our brains and hearts and come to our own conclusions. Stfu
I’ve tried the same thing in similar conditions with the tea lights and with the same results-they provided a cheerful ambiance but no heat. I was however able to heat water to almost boiling. I still bring candles but just for photography and to read by. I hiked the John Muir trail (18 days) with candles to read by which was of immense value when one is alone for that long. This was back in the 80’s before LED’S and good batteries were a thing. Thanks for the show-love ‘em.
Great post! I did this many years ago and used a tarp over the snow as a floor. REALLY made a huge difference in heating the interior! Love watching your stuff.
It really is all about insulating yourself from that cold, cold ground. The ground and snow will suck the heat right outa the tent and you if you dont get some kind of thermal barrier. Someone mentioned those interlocking foam workout style mats. I think that is an amazing idea for camping with a vehicle. 8 of those tiles will give you a solid 4'X8' sleeping area to set your tent on. They offer insulation, padding, and ease of use.
That's exactly what I was thinking was why not put a tarp on the floor/ground & then 2 really thick blankets down on top of the tarp. I also would have brought larger candles & put them in a pot. & Also a tarp on top of my outter tent. He did a good job though. *edit* Or as the commenter above me suggested for the ground / inside floor - on top of laying down a heavy duty tarp , one of those mats or made me think of a large mattress topper even, then 2 very thick blankets. 👍🏼
"...just a nice, simple, complicated camping meal" with "over-the-counter Classico" :D I'll stay away from that prescription stuff! You make me smile. Never change, Steve.
I love how there is literally nothing else on earth that closely resembles the sound of walking on packed snow. We call it a crunching sound but that's not quite it either. It's completely unique!
Apparently the old Jesuit priests who first settled in Quebec in the 1600’s devised a rough temperature scale based on the sound the snow makes when you walk on it. The squeakier, the colder!
With the right combination of items it might work better yet. If you use taper candles cut to length you could sink them into vegetable shortening about three per can. Unfortunately, with companies trying to be cheap you’d need a metal pan to put it on since even the bottom of the can is made from plastic. They put out more heat because they use up the shortening too. Since I used to sleep in my car I’d use a 40° tucked inside a -10° bag to imitate what you were doing with the tents. Body moisture would occasionally build up inside the inner bag. I can relate to the feeling of trying to stay warm when it’s me against the cold. Sometimes knowing what works can save you when you’re in an unexpected situation. You could put the candles between the inner and outer tents, but it’s too risky inside a car should it tip over or something land on the flame. A van would be better when it comes to candles and shortening.
Hey Steve, native Americans used to heat large rocks in their campfires, then bring the heated rocks in to their teepees at night for warmth. Maybe try that sometime?
Jar candles work a lot better than the tea lights. I used 3 jar candles to heat my room during a power outage a few years ago. The outdoor temp at the time was around 6F during the day.
Thanks for being you, and do everything the way regular people do things. I enjoyed this video a lot, and hope you keep bringing out more of your excursions and events. 👍👍
I would bet a blanket over the smaller tent as an added layer would make a huge difference on the temp inside the smaller unit where your sleeping. Interesting concept you have here, good video!
I use a Eskimo ice shelter on the ice here in Minnesota in the winter for ice fishing. I also use a big buddy propane hearer. After a few minutes I’m down to a tee shirt about 80 deg. I open the vents to control heat. For lighting I use a 12 volt small battery with led strip LED’s. Fun video, thanks buddy.
In scouts we made buddy burners that were very effective. Cardboard coiled inside an empty tuna can, then filled with a mixture of paraffin and saw dust. They burn clean, last for several hours, and make a small space down right balmy.
Oh yeah, we made those back in the 70's. Burn clean? No way. Lampblack city. I still can't get my coffee pot clean from using one of those 'candles' for a brew and I probably have black lung, too.
I use cardboard egg cartons and stuff each egg container with dryer lint then drizzle candle wax over them. When dry, tear the sections apart and light to start your fire. usually only takes one to start a fire quickly.
Home skillet! When the fire wouldn’t start with news paper, next step lighter fluid, next step torch! So real! Loved it! Then the tea lights don’t help and the air mattress can’t take the cold. That is how it goes, so much better than the unrealistic survival shows etc..
You'd think so, but no; sleeping outside under arctic winter conditions really means trouble sleeping if u haven't quite got it properly figured out. I have done quite a lot of that.
@@daphneraven9439 I didn't have much issue falling asleep back when I did this on the regular but getting out of my warm nest I made was a battle lol don't miss it but do miss it idk
This was the first video of yours that I saw, I think last year. I thought it was so unique and funny (vitamin beer). I showed my husband and we've been hooked ever since. We watch you regularly now. Great camera work on cooking the food!!
I love this, it’s genuine. I’m getting this vibe “I’m doing this, I like it and I want to share the experience” instead of the crappy thing youtubers do now “I’m only going to experience this so I can share it”
I wish this comment was higher. This is exactly the vibe I get. Just a dude enjoying life with all its little challenge and sharing it with the world. 👍🏻
I used to do bed inside a tent, inside a bedroom. Blankets over the top of the tent. The house was from 1895 and quite drafty, especially during West Michigan winters.
The clay pot thing is not to keep the candles from going out; it’s more of a chiminea concept. The clay absorbs and distributes the heat. Use a large clay pot with a clay saucer big enough to accommodate the top of the pot. Put the tea lights on the saucer, put the pot upside down on the saucer. You’ll need to put in spacers to make a half to one inch gap between the pot and the saucer. This creates a chimney effect and gives the candles enough oxygen to burn. It your pot is stable on the spacers you can use this to boil water or heat up a can of soup. You’ll need a grate for the top to maintain airflow.
I have seen this done on multiple levels. Very interesting. Being in Louisiana myself making a homemade AC system out of Ice and submerged corrugated pipe with a fan blowing through it works great.
This is still only half correct. The clay pot also absorbs the heat and acts like a radiator allowing for more efficient heating than you would get if you just let all the heat from the candles dissipate into the air.
@@sampsiguess9934 you can't get more heat out of a candle than it puts out. 100% of the heat from the candle flame enters the air. The entire point is to "heat the air" so I'm not sure why you think heat going into said air is the waste. Put a clay pot over it and you get a hot clay pot but you still only have the same amount of heat from the candle. The only conceivable value of it would be as a hand warmer that you have to sit next to. No matter what, exactly the same amount of heat is being output. It doesn't radiate any differently. It doesn't change the fact that heat rises off the pot the same as the flame itself. It doesn't change how much heat goes into the surrounding air. Thermodynamics.
I've been going crazy trying to figure out who your voice reminds me of. Then it hit me, Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs (old tv show). Even your mannerisms are alike. Love your channel.
Insane. This guys camping game is next level.
Everything with Steve is next level
Aah you must be new here. Welcome!
Holy shit its the sausage guy
holy crow its Ordinary Sausage!
Anyone else live in the same place as Steve??? 🇨🇦🙌🏻😄
Now this is what REAL TH-cam is all about. Just a dude sharing footage of an idea they had. No crazy sponsor advertisement, no crazy intro outtro, just a camera and some good times.
The good old TH-cam Spirit 💪😎
Except it was still monetized, he made money off it, and I had to watch ads to see this video.
@@zanenoth9963 God forbid you have to watch a couple advertisements.
@@zanenoth9963 I wonder if you expect a check when you work🤦🏽♂️
@@zanenoth9963 I use an ad blocker on Firefox so I see zero youtube ads, I definitely recommend one.
Something is just so emotionally appealing about trying to stay warm in the cold winter.
I know!! What is that?!
Yes!! Its strange but I've always felt that too!
I recommend Frostpunk to you
Your mom
@@Soshell18 your mom
I legit have no idea why I watched this, but it was fascinating none-the-less.
The Winter of my Discount Tent
Same here, very interesting
I stared at the thumbnail for a good 9 seconds and was like hold on...a tent... within a tent?! Why would I not watch this wonderful experience?
Same
Same, I've never been in a tent and I've never seen snow
Steve, I'm going to implement your idea-- tent cacooning-- on those relative cold days in CA when I feel a little depressed. This idea would absolutely light up my mind and comfort!
The sound of the quiet crackling fire is so peaceful... Enjoy your next camping trips!
I agree with others. This is exactly what TH-cam started out as. Just a regular person hanging out, doing something they think someone out there might be interested in seeing. It was refreshingly humble, and as a result was charming. Based on this video I hit subscribe; can't wait to enjoy more of this relaxed trial and error style!
Exactly, I love channels that just do their thing and dont try to sell themselves, promote sponsors, add unnecessary or fake personality and hype to a video. This is what makes channels like Primitive Technology so good, just a guy showing his passion.
Steve: “I’m gonna put a tent in a tent.”
10 Million people: “Nice. I’ll watch.”
Dang I didn't see how many view this had
😂😂😂😂😂
But what about a tent within a tent within another tent lol I'd probably watch it does that mean I like watch self infected discomfort!! Lol
10,000,000 views wow I'd do this naked for the advertising kickbacks on that!
He does it because his wife finally made him able to do it and stop procrastinating. He loves his wife and i didn't know but saw a video where she passed.. much love from America Steve and keep doing these kick ass videos. Everyone's waiting ❤
Steve: sets up tent and gives tips on how to withstand freezing cold and winds
Me, a tropical person who lives on the equator: good to know.
Lol I live in a desert, so this will be very useful..... Never
Never seen snow too. I live in a warm humid rainforest (Coldest I have been was in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India when I travelled briefly)
Dont listen to this guy you will die
🤚 lives in Australia
I'm used to serious South African and East African heat and humidity but moved back home to the beach in The Western Cape, we get "freezing" temperatures of 14/15 C° sometimes even 11C° in the dead of winter. I want to die of cold when it reaches those temperatures and can't understand that some people will go swimming in those temperatures. 😃
he camps alone but always cooks food for everyone
truly cultured man
I like how Steve is like "this isn't an educational channel" when he legit convinced me to get into backpacking this past year. Maybe it's not educational, but it's definitely inspirational!
Nah he just says that for legal sake haha. I’m with ya in the inspiration part! Don’t ya wanna just grab a 12 pack and go out into bumfuck nowhere and camp out??
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It certainly seems tempting. I don't have the skills and equipment of this guy though
@@stevencoardvenice he’s proof you don’t need much to camp. I’ve already learned a ton from him and the gear he uses is always on the cheap. You can do it if you want to.
@@StinkyPony34
I'm a city guy. All I'm equipped for is urban stealth camping in the car
@@stevencoardvenice do it up man! I live in the city now as well, and am waiting for better weather to do my stealth camping :)
Honestly you can get everything you need on Amazon. Hope this gives a little push for ya!
"-7, so a little chilly"
Classic Canadian
-45 ? Canada
Bruh -7 is longsleeve weather
but...that's accurate, as a Canadian -7° is nothing, cold isn't cold until it's -25° or colder
@@stuffwithsoph8264 word. Alberta gets up to -45 most winters
@@mattpolansky5897 Dry cold vs wet cold. A -10 wet cold is just as bad as a -35 dry cold. Though adding wind to any equation makes it worse.
Nowhere on TH-cam does there exist more pure, simple, and passionate content than that of Steve Wallis.
Especially when he rips ass first thing in the morning and grins in solitude at the camera, like, “did you guys just hear that? Hehe”
If one does indeed exist..it's most likely a channel of a nun going to different orphanages giving away rescued puppies to sad little kids...and even than, still not as pure as Steve.
ReportOfTheWeek. BadlandsChugs.
@@codiefitz3876 He's definitely up there too
Steve is cool.. I like MySelfReliance as well
Tarp down first under the fishing hut would have helped, Steve. But yep, concept works. Set up our 2 person dome tent inside huge canvas cabin tent (full-floor), at high elevation 4 Mile Campground in Park County, CO, in July. (It still snowed lightly that night, even in summer!) Humidity built up inside the dome tent from our breath overnight, but it was 20 degrees warmer inside the dome than the larger cabin tent, which was another 20 warmer than outside temp. Air-mattress and double-zipped together sleeping bags helped, too. Also, kept our clothes inside the foot of the sleeping bags so there were warm clothes in the morning.
Yes, it works indeed. I once slept all winter in temps as low as -25C that way. My only source of heat was a heated mattress cover.
I used to work in an outdoor gear shop in Austin, Texas for 7 years. Of alllll the camping tricks I've seen, I have NEVER seen a Tent inside a Tent. Genius. Absolute genius.
The Nenet and other Arctic tribes put up a big chum (tent made of reindeer hides) and put another tent inside to sleep in. They also don’t just leave the floor as snow. They put down boards before they put their sleeping blankets down.
We use to do this when we knew it was going to rain and our tent might leak. We now use tarps, but the tent in a tent thing works great.
We have a large mosquito net for our camping trips that has those thin flaps to keep rain out. We had almost the exact same 2 person tent and were super cozy in it. We laid a tarp down on the ground so we could take our shoes off because I'm CANADIAN AS FUCK.
@@DamienDarksideBlog I'm Minnesotan, which is kind of the same thing. Old school winter camping instruction: we were supposed to put our unpacked backpack underneath the tent for insulation, or our cross-country skis. When the bindings were built into the skis and the backpacks made with more of a structure, that became more difficult.
We use tarps. Strap them tightly to trees to fend off the wind. The south and sw of America area has too much wind to enjoy camping or picnicking outdoors
When camping I'll add an extra tarp over the tent bc rain is too loud to sleep.
Does a "open box " of tarps count 😀
Just a note from an Alaskan: instead of using the lighter for each candle use the previously lit one(s) to light any additional. This way your not using as much lighter fluid.
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You never want to waste a strike...
@Anika Jean 😂😂
@Rambler616 right?!😂😂
@@dannydevito7000 .
Evergreen tree branches to insulate the ground covered by a tarp works great to keep warmer. I loved winter camping when hubby and I were middle aged. Now pushing our 80s so not getting to do it again. Memories are precious.
Muchas gracias Carol, we appreciate this knowledge
I was going to to suggest something similar minus the tarp, I didn't think of that, great idea👍
Agreed. A ground tarp. Plus a packing blanket or a blanket inside the second tent floor.
I just turned 78… So.. Memories are precious 👍
@@smendrickpepperell1179 did you even read they're in their 80's and don't camp anymore?
This is some of the most wholesome content I've seen on TH-cam Steve you're gem and a treasure please keep up the good work and blessings go out to you
I'm glad you didn't add background music when doing this. I like to hear the snow crunching, and the sounds of nature. thanks
Yes!!
Lol
I particularly enjoyed the... I think it was the sounds of a freeway nearby. You're right; nature rocks.
Nobody asked you
This double tent method works for staying warm in a home that's lost power in the winter (maybe downed power lines in an ice storm). The carbon monoxide detector is a must.
shame he didn't have a tent inside a tent inside a tent triple tents cause then he could joke about it being nesting tents🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
you only need a single tent for that and a zippo handwarmer. The original one not the newer electric ones.
years ago I used a similar concept in the extreme heat of summer when I only had one small window air conditioner but thankfully no power outage. I set up a tent in the living room of my apt and made some ducting out of cardboard so the cool air from the under powered AC went into the tent rather than the rest of the room / apartment. Not ideal but I was able to get some decent sleep for those several nights.
@@raven4k998 that’s Called Tentception.
@@Kermit46 no they are nesting tents kind of like nesting dolls think man think!!!
My evening ritual isn't complete without watching a few camping with Steve videos before bed!!!
The fact that your channel is NOT a 'how to' channel is precisely the reason I like your videos so much. It's just relaxing and enjoyable to watch, and fun to watch your stealth camping, and going down the river trips, and whatever other outdoor stuff you're doing.
True
Steve try out the interlocking foam mats as a floor in your ice tent . Makes a world of difference when we go ice fishin for a bit of insulation from the ice and snow
I use the kids ABCs 123s mats. A lot cheaper. I actually bought 3 sets for half the price of the ones for shop or yoga styles and got 3 times the square footage. Double and triple them up and create a walk way outside the tent for barefoot walks to answer nature's call.
I actually used that as the base in my camper van conversion. So worth it.
Good idea. Any kind of foam mat.
@@da4441 I've used them for everything. When I remodeled the back part of my house I use them inside the walls with insulation on the interrior wall of my bathroom and the back wall of the living room that is also the wall for a bedroom and closet of the other bedroom.
I almost got what I was wanting with trying to completely sound proof the bathroom.
If you holler real loud you can be heard a little bit. The ceiling didn't get the mats. The walls have double lay sheetrock then foam matthen insulation then two more layers if 5/8" sheetrock making it a 1 and a half hour firewall. But you can feel safe releasing the demons no matter if they kill you I doubt it can be heard.
The living wall worked out great also cause it keeps the late nighters from waking the night shift workers. It was cheap. $1.99 for a pack of all the letters and 0-9 numbers at Ollie's.
Bought $115.00 worth after tax and tip the employee helping me load them to the car.
@@punktalley The dense foam is cheaper and less messy than fiberglass? It provides the same sound proofing?
I love how he just goes for the fun of let's see what happens. instead of trying to play the expert he just goes as a normal guy having a good time. Keep up the awesome job man.
I had that exact same tent. I lived in it for 2 years. Like it was a little apartment. That was great.😊
Hey, I have a much cheaper one and I've been doing the same for 4 years lol. Hope you're in a nice warm apartment now 😊
Last night I heard a noise from my chicken coop.
I was terrified at the prospect of Steve Wallis stealth camping in my coop.
Luckily, it was just a bear. Imagine my relief!
Valid fear when you’re in Wallis country. Stay safe and Godspeed
Best. Comment Yet !!! LOL
You are so lucky.
Did the bear at least tell you that only you can prevent forest fires?
You won the internet that day with that comment
I'm told that you just need to make yourself really big and the Wallis will run away.
He's more scared of you than you are of him!
My dad taught a winter survival course in rugged forests in Wyoming and Montana. My brother and I came along sometimes when we got old enough. At the bottom of our sleeping bags overnight we had a full size snicker bar which was a huge treat. Everyone had one in their bag, a chunk of fat and sugar and some protein too is an excellent short-term fuel. If you became cold enough to wake up your internal furnace needs stoked quickly. Snickers to the rescue!
So, a construction trash thick mil bag inside the sleeping bag works good, or on the outside to keep the heat in works great.
Screw Wyoming in the winter 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
@@TheRealBeachBum not just in winter imo.
@@yourinnerlawyer4035 lmao right. The best thing I saw in Wyoming was the t-shirt I bought from a truck stop casino.
When camping during late fall or winter in Sweden I always fill up a piping hot small thermos of water as the last thing before I put the fire out. And I use it for the mix with water hot chocolate mix.
If I got a little cold while getting into the bag, Just a little bit, not even 1 dl worth will warm you right up, and then you are right away all cosy and warm in your sleeping bag.
Then into the sleeping bag the thermos goes, both because its a bit hot and helps bring some heat, it also really helps isolate the thermos from the cold, and it's right there when you wake up and want something to heat you up.
(I store it in a silicone bag together with the coco mix packets, to protect from any leaks. Never happened to me yet. but better safe than sorry)
The hot chocolate is both quick warmth and calories.
This is exactly what I did when I was homeless. I filled the empty space between the two tents with pine straw for insulation, and built an awning for the front door for cooking and a little sitting spot in incliment weather.
How well did it work for you?
@@clairecadoux471 it was much better than just roughing it in the woods like most homeless people, but it still really sucks during the winter. Daily life tasks like doing laundry and washing dishes were always a total pain in the ass, windy weather is super scary, and there's always a risk of theft and vandalism if you leave the camp unattended. I covered everything with camo tarps and never made a trail to my spot and still had things destroyed and stolen quite a few times.
That said, I stayed fairly warm and comfortable, given the circumstances.
@@ryanslings6234 sounds like cops spotted it camp and was encouraging you to rejoin society on the only way they knew how.
@@psychologicalsigma9917 never had any trouble with cops. It was mostly dope fiends and nearby property owners who gave me grief. I was on federal government land so I was fully within the law. I actually had a good relationship with the sheriff's because I'd occasionally give them tips about where to find some of the unsavory characters in the area.
For example, there was a tweeker guy who would threaten people with his chainsaw, and was implicated in a few local burglaries. I was a material witness for the case that put him in prison. That guy was seriously dangerous.
@@ryanslings6234 oh that's great to hear. Police are pretty friendly where I'm at as well. Don't be a danger, or rude and you can live your life. Bit trashy living hobos that litter and lay around in view of traffic? Makes us all look bad.
OMG... The sound of crunching snow is like nails on a chalkboard. Every crunch sends cold shivers through me.
😂 I feel ya lol I hate ASMR but the snow crunching in particular didn't bother me. But I watched another camping video recently that was silent except for annoying background noise mic'd up to emphasize it lol the snow falling and pelting in the tent sounded like someone eating pop rocks in my ear 🤬😂 and he was eating and chewing 🤢
Yunno as a Floridian who's only seen snow once in my life, this entire clip had me fascinated. Now I'm sleeping to winter storm sounds at night and pretending I'm in a warm tent 😂
I like pretend camping, too (when I can't actually do it).😊
glad I wasn't the only one
Same here lmao. Imagine a nice warm little log cabin with the -40 cold arctic night air blowing just right outside the window you stare out watching the northern lights as they dance across the sky and snowy landscape...
As a Floridian who got out, my condolences.
I'm living vicariously through camping videos. I only went camping one time in my life, and was totally uncomfortable on a hard ground. It is important for campers to know what to take, so they don't end up very uncomfortable. Camping is terrific, but not when you are not properly prepared. It's more than a tent, sleeping bag and some wood for the fire.
Hey Steve, I'm not too sure if you'll see this, but here goes. I've been struggling with depression, overthinking, and daily b.s. in life. Your videos have truly helped me. I don't get out a lot so it's nice to see the seclusion, nice and quiet woods. I can't thank you enough for doing what you do.
Do you use social media everyday? If you do, there's a 99 percent chance that's why you are depressed.
@@wickeddominata8025 I actually do dude, and that makes total sense now thinking about it. Like there was a time my mom took my phone away for a considerable amount of time and I definitely felt different.
@@lammoth1214 Just think about like 13 years ago how almost no one used the internet, and how much better the quality of life was back then. Not gonna lie bro I use social media everyday as well, but I know 100% that its harmful to my mental health, and I'm trying to stop. Hope we both stop eventually and start living a more pure life. How old are you man? I'm 19.
Do you know- youngsters laugh at us ‘oldies’ and, although the internet can be an informative place, it can also be toxic!! Plus the amount of time ‘lost’ on social media- TH-cam, Instagram, TikTok etc - is time that could be outside in the fresh air, even if it’s a walk around your local park. I’m of a mature age let’s say and when I’m really feeling down or stressed I take my dog out and feel so much better. Saying that, there ARE great channels like Steve’s out there that are not only great to watch but are informative too. Sorry if I’ve rambled on a bit but I do understand having bad mental health as I suffer from it myself
@@aineoconnell690 there are times when a human needs time to gather thoughts. Your time shouldn't always be spent watching pointless videos. Spot on Aine.
this video was comforting for no reasons. I learned things and your voice is so calming. It was a pleasure to watch this ☾
Excellent! On several occasions I've taken my big, Kelty 10-man tent (it could probably sleep 12) along with my regular 3-man REI tent and invited another couple of people with their own tent to share winter camping, tent-inside-tent. Four people with plenty of room, including room for four chairs inside the Kelty but outside the two smaller tents.
When positioned near the fire, with the Kelty door open, and both the smaller tent openings angled towards the open Kelty door, the comfort level inside was rather awesome.
We zipped up the Kelty for sleep and to keep the bears out, and first one awake rekindling.
We only use two candle lanterns, each with one tea-light, to light the interior. There's enough ventilation not to worry about CO.
One thing we did do is hang aluminize mylar sheets to reflect body heat and some of the campfire heat back at us.
Thing about candles in an enclosed space: Soot. They're horrendous for your lungs!
Oh, man! If you can't start a fire with just natural materials...
One sheet of aluminum foil will stop them from sinking, and the foil reflects heat up, away from the snow.
Given the size of your meal, how many others are camping with you?
"There's no other heat source than maybe me."
Yes there is. The ground. Whenever you place a triple-walled tent over 100 square feet of earth, things will be warmer inside than outside! This fact was utilized to great extent by Northern Plains Indians who lived in large semi-underground huts throughout winter. With a good 2 to 3 feet of sod on top, and more snow on top of that, the interior temperatures of these 700 sq ft structures was quite cozy at 50 to 65 deg F and above when it was -20 deg F below outside.
Love that squeaky sound snow makes while it is being walked upon in very cold temperatures 💙❄ You can just feel the creak of the squeak right through your boots
Me toooo!! A nice asmr lol
As a swede the sound of proper cold weather is nice.
Once you get to - 10 C you start to get these sort of sounds. But at -20 downwards it's about as dry cold as it gets.
Boots walking on really cold snow, is probably one of my favorite sounds. It feels so much better to walk in, and unless there is any wind. I will talk dry cold over wet cold any day.
It makes me shiver like polystyrene
I absolutely hate it....like nails on a chalkboard
"There are far better TH-cam channels." Maybe, but yours is the most entertaining. 👍
Hahaha
I wish my Pops was alive to see your series. He loved camping in weird places. That was totally his jam.
Rewatching your older videos brother. Miss you. Keeping you in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Steve, I say this from the bottom of my heart, you are the most Canadianest person I have ever seen on TH-cam. And I love it.
I feel the same way!!! I'm Canadian but very uncanadian - I'd rather be beaten than to set foot in the snow.
@@AmberAmber I’m from Northern Michigan. God Bless you, Sir! My sentiments exactly.
@@Intoxicanna I feel you neighbour!! ⭕❌⭕❌⭕❌⭕❌
@Ads Suk nope. I am actually Canadian and I have met people like Steve
That Kenny whatever show is pretty Canadian and I know cause I have no clue what their sayin
Steve,
As someone stuck in a cubicle who loves the outdoors, your videos help. A campfire, some quiet and step two would be so appreciated at the moment.
Thank you.
It’s -16°F and ya boy got dollar tree candles going 😂 what a trooper
Lol that’s what I’m saying
While this Hunkering Down G isn't trying to burn his home skillet lmao
-16c is 3f roughly cold 🥶
He's just the best!
Seriously! Coldest weather I’ve ever been in was -18°F and we were camping in a motorhome in Zion. Before this I had never really been out of California. When we were outside of the motorhome, if I poured water for my dogs it froze to a complete ice cube in a matter of minutes!! I’m talking half gallon of water turning into one big ice cube in less than five minutes!! We were lucky to have the motorhome and the heater worked great. We found out that the campground bathrooms were heated which was nice and of course in the back of my mind in case of emergency. This was about 15 years ago. I was in my late 20s early 30s thank goodness! It was definitely an experience. We built a fire in the snow and had a blast drinking our “vitamin beer“ lol this guy is hard-core!
I have been so homesick for Alaska and this really hit the spot for me. I loved the sounds of the snow being shuffled around and stomped on. It gave me tingles. I guess its my version of asmr lol
I love that sound so much too. And I grew up near the beach 😊
When I was a youngster we'd get a huge snowfall and then finding the picnic tables was always a score because you could dig under them and have a ready made snow fort.
Nice
Steve, the snow on the ground inside the outer tent is acting as a heat sink. The inside temperature will not rise above 0 degrees Celsius until all the snow is melted. Putting the candles in the snow just directs most of the heat the candles generate directly into the snow and not in the air. A simple ground cloth will help create a temperature break and prevent the melted snow from soaking your back. A pile of evergreen tree branches will do similar things.
I once camped in the Appalachians and set up a tent before the snow fell. I was fortunate enough to gather up a giant pile of leaves and set up the tent over them. In the morning, there was 6 inches of snow on the ground and I was toasty warm. It helps when the heat I was generating went to keep me warm and was not spent on melting snow or thawing the ground.
Snow is actually a good insulation
A simple roll of insulation as your “ floor” on top of the snow, makes all the difference, even one of those silver emergency blankets…they’re brilliant …plus you can take your boots off to sleep! Nothing beats hot rocks in a cast iron cooking pot from your fire for heat, and it is SAFER than candles …but if you also use candles , they should be put in tin cups off the ground, like on top of a rock..
Yeah, I wondered why he was going to so much trouble to remove the snow, and who actually carries a full snow shovel to go snow camping? While a fun idea it seems like an awful lot of equipment and trouble really. I rarely camped with a tent. Most of the time we bivouacked in an ice hole we hoped would stay at 0 C. If it got warmer the ice would melt and then you would be wet and cold.
Indeed, right and checked.
@@robertgotschall1246 If you noticed, Steve arrived by car. You can carry a bunch of stuff (including firewood). If you are backpacking every ounce to the site, a snow shovel would be a hard to justify item in your load.
I know this is an old video, but... I am a truckdriver and have had to survive in really cold temps. If you place the candle in a metal coffee can, all you need is 1 to raise the temp in a semi truck. I know this works as I have done it. It will keep it just warm enough to survive the night. Wind plays a big role in staying warm in a tent.
Thank you for this 🙂
I have a wood stove In my camper van. I put 4 votive candles and was surprised that it heated up more than I thought it would.
I thought the same thing. Coffe can and a candle, good to go. Also, NEVER, EVER, put your wood out in the elements! If you want to be warm, keep your wood dry. In the Wild you don't have lighter fluid or a propane torch! Basic camping skill, if you ever went as a kid.
Tanker yanker here. Worked in the North Slope a few seasons and a box of candles n matches was required in every company truck along with arctic gear of course.
Wind is a big factor in all cases, for sure
Thanks for the information
You sure do get up to some crazy camping ideas Steve 😊 last night I was watching you sleeping in a road Colvit lol
Di 🙋♀️NSW Australia
These videos make my Thursdays especially during these times. Who else agrees!?!?
I anxiously await Thursday's drop of "Camping with Steve"! The BEST part of my week! 👌
Cheers to that. Some days are truly a grind.
Me
Absolutely 100%
Yip definitely
Next week, Steve heats his tent with warm thoughts and cooks over a match
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Lmfao
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I was like wtf when he brought out the tiny candles.😂
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The suspense in this video is really in-tents.
How camp
Proud of you bud.
LOL LOL 😆 😂
Looks like “sleeping" in it, is his "bag"
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I love this idea! Of the tent inside a tent. Car camping, obviously, not backpacking. Gives a nice cozy feeling. & your stuff outside your sleeping tent is still not in the rain, etc. Love it.
Hey Steve, just wanted to send you a note... I'm an American gal in my early 20s, and quite frankly, I don't really like camping (the possibility of wild animals is too much for my anxiety unfortunately). But I do love snow. Tonight after I finished shoveling my driveway, I turned off the outdoor lights, plopped down in a chair on my deck, and had a Blue Moon while I listened to the snowy silence. My own version of "step two." :)
Bears are asleep in the winter and coyotes and foxes are very leery of humans so there really is no problems up here in Alberta.
If you have a backyard, you just camp in your backyard in the snow
Gorillas sneaking into your tent and coyotes sniffing on your booty lol
Hey Lady!!!! What about the human animal??? Are you just as scared of them as well ?
The tent inside a tent is a great idea. Unfortunately the bigger tent did not have a floor , that will hurt hard for heat retention there. Also I can see light from under the edges of the big tent, the perimeter of the tent should have always be packed with snow
next week we will see these fixes?
While the snow is cold, it's quite insulating isn't it?
@@timothyk47 very much so, most guides reccomend digging under snow and putting stuff on top such as pine branches to create an insulated shelter if you dont have a tent
YES, he needs an insulating FLOOR
@@timothyk47 People who lived in igloos thought so.
When I watch these videos I feel like I did when I was a kid goofing around in my backyard. "What if we put in small tent inside a big tent and then tried to heat it with candles???" I love it. 😀
@@Folker46590 The ground is covered in snow. That IS an insulating pad. As long as you don't get wet from it it's not going to pull much more heat from you after the first minute or two. Considerably less heat-hungry than.. pretty much any other natural surface honestly
Look at the inside of any traditional inuit home.
@@Random_Lurker Not much of a camper so it looked kind of weird and counter to what I, as a layman, would think is right.
@@Folker46590 yeah that's fair. If it was concrete or dirt or even sand or something, bare floor would for sure be concerning. But as long as you've got a bag/mat to sleep on that won't seep in whatever little bits of water melt from your body heat you can sleep on snow just fine.
I wouldn't be surprised if just a wool blanket was plenty
I've done the tent inside a tent before and it actually worked well in super cold weather. I had an electric heater I was able to utilize inside the big tent and that plus the outer tent keeping the wind off of the smaller one really helped.
"I'm not Chuck Norris". If you were, that snow would've thrown itself back into the sky!! Great vlog.
Been doing tent inside tent for years. I have firewood in the outside tent and my dog sleeps there also along with my pack and gear. It's a great idea and gives you the extra space you need. Plus the layer of insulation from the outside tent helps also. This guy did a nice job.
Have you thought about a tent within a tent within a tent? Tentception?
Tentception!!!! Nice!
I think I'd take the dog inside the inner tent for more body heat not to mention that dog's going to want to curl up with you the best it can and it shares his heat with you and you share your heat with it.
@Carleen depends on the dog. Huskies are more comfortable in the cold and overheat easily.
I'd keep the dog in the inner tent with me. Dogs usually like to be with their people, not barricaded away from them.
1. Insulate floor gaps with snow.
2. Heat up large stones.
3. Place hot stones into tent.
4. Seal up the outer tent.
5. Light tent on fire.
6. Burn tent to the ground
7. Sleep in car
@@Trev112010 🥇
Actually, the heated stones is a good idea. You can use small stones to boil water so...
@Lèmon Lēe if the temperature Is High enough It can cause combustion
No, no, no. What Steve needs is a pack of sled dogs which exude enough body heat that you'll be toasty warm all night long. Then, you load up your tent (or in his case tents) on their sled and let them pull you back home. That's what we do here by Yellowstone! :)
I added this recipe to our home rotation and it was a hit! I didnt know if it was from Steve or not, but I found this again 2 years later! I had just watched a couple videos at that time, but am now an avid follower.
Ok, suggestion on warming the tent, etc...like the first nations did for the sweat lodges, put stones in the fire and transfer them to the tent. There are certain stones, which will stay warm longer. You can carry them from the fire to the tent in a cast iron pot. That will also remove the CO concern.
Awesome suggestion 💕💕💕
How about hot rocks in a pot of hot water? Heat and humidity. Plus the water cooling will warm the air longer?
@@MikSrf723 I think it'll create vapor which would just become frozen in a snap making the air more cold.
Brilliant suggestion. I believe the best rocks are river rocks because they don't crack
Or a huge pot of water with a lid or a closed jug or barrel. Rocks may be easiest. Or not. ;-)
Those tent poles with the middle parts that go inside is probably the best invention for camping yet ahah
I love how he tries throwing the logs onto the fire pit and misses every shot, then it cuts to him carrying the tent around the vehicle and there's just wood logs all over the place as if he just gave up lmaooo
He was really close to it the first time. I don't think he was trying to make it in the pit, so he could place them
There's something satisfying about watching someone else shovel snow. :)
you were so chill about the pad deflating. That would be a code red situation for me lol
The outer tent looks pretty cool to keep the inner tent dry and probably more comfortable to sleep. Really enjoyed the video.
That was such a nice video, Steve. I felt like I was "there'. I sewed a tent once. I used aluminum rods and screws for the frame. It was to protect a small group of deaf people during a large outdoor convention. It RAINED cats and dogs, but my deaf friends and their children were dry inside the tent I made. Deaf need their hands to talk, so holding umbrellas is awkward. Now, I'm disabled from an accident, but I felt like I was there with you,... figuring things out as you went along. I recently bought a Coglan's 450 Camp Heat and the little folding stove,... for my house when our next power outtage occurs. Keep being a discoverer. Have fun.
What kind of fabric did you use?
@@RandomGlow444,
I can only describe it, as it was so long ago that I don't have it any more. First, it was black. (Duh.) It was thin. It had one side with a fabric texture, but the other side had a slick waterproof coating. I was very careful when sewing the strips together on a sewing machine (not industrial) to never make a mistake where I would have to "rip out" and "re-sew". I knew that that would cause a leak. Also, back then, there were no tubes of silicon for patching a mistake. (At least I'd never seen any.) Maybe the fabric was nylon,...probably nylon. I also put grommets all around. I hammered each one.
This is a cool idea. I'd try using those playmat puzzle pads for the floor, and then cook inside the outer tent, which would provide some heat too.
My dad was in the army, stationed in Germany after WW2. He always talked about how they would throw a bunch of rocks in the fire and, at bedtime, they would grab the rocks and toss them in coffee cans to heat the tents.
@Zedds Dead Baby Yeah but they didn’t have that stuff on the battlefield in WW2.
@@heyodi3092 tank motors and heaters are the way to go, sleep on the engine decks ... perfect
@Zedds Dead Baby I never asked, but I assume these were 2-man Army pup tents. Between the coffee can of rocks, the small space and the 2 human heaters, it would probably be pretty cozy. Add to that, the average coldest temperatures where he was only got down to 21 F (-9 C) and they probably survived the nights in almost comfort. Well, at least as far as temperature is concerned.
@@RIBill in Cadets we would zip two shelter halves together to make a pup tent. Even in the winter in the interior they did okay.
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You know that it's cold when the snow sounds like styrofoam when you walk on it. Music to my ears. : )
"Honey I'm going to camp in the frozen snow in Canada and heat the tent with some tea light candles, wanna come along?" "Oh no Steve you go right ahead, have fun." 😜
I'm watching this from my 65 degree Fahrenheit house with a blanket thrown around me thinking how cold I am. 🤣
I can't even take a bath here in the philippines without heating water
Right!!!! Tealite candles will do the trick ANYTIME lol
Canada cold is friendly like I have no idea how. As long as you layer up, you’re good.
This is the first Steve Wallis video I watched. And I was hooked. Now whenever I see votive candles in the store, it makes me think of this video and smile
We used to make an Eskimo hut from cut ice blocks when we were about 7 or 8. Dad gave us an ice saw and away we went to the canal in Holland. Kids from the neighbourhood used to come and keep us company. I say about 6 children. Great memory!
I went camping by myself and got lonely, now I'm watching this guy camp on my laptop and phone hotspot 😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
literally camping with steve
That’s the life.
How could it be lonely? What’s lonely is seeing a bunch of people together while you’re by yourself in the middle of the crowd. Being alone in nature is so peaceful. I crave it everyday.
He wasn't alone. He said he brought his homeskillet!
"Usually I have a camping pan, but today I had to bring my home skillet"
WHAT UP HOME SKILLET?
YES! somebody finally got it haha
Ahahah, thought i was the only one! 😅
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@@williammunny9916 lol wtf. Lets all just enjoy the outdoors and good humour without bringing religion into it. Glad jesus makes you feel good, but keep that stuff where it belongs. Related discussions or church groups... Or videos discussing religious topics. Has no place here. Tired of bible thumpers trying to make everything about god etc. Well all use our brains and hearts and come to our own conclusions. Stfu
I’ve tried the same thing in similar conditions with the tea lights and with the same results-they provided a cheerful ambiance but no heat. I was however able to heat water to almost boiling. I still bring candles but just for photography and to read by. I hiked the John Muir trail (18 days) with candles to read by which was of immense value when one is alone for that long. This was back in the 80’s before LED’S and good batteries were a thing. Thanks for the show-love ‘em.
Great post! I did this many years ago and used a tarp over the snow as a floor. REALLY made a huge difference in heating the interior! Love watching your stuff.
It really is all about insulating yourself from that cold, cold ground. The ground and snow will suck the heat right outa the tent and you if you dont get some kind of thermal barrier. Someone mentioned those interlocking foam workout style mats. I think that is an amazing idea for camping with a vehicle. 8 of those tiles will give you a solid 4'X8' sleeping area to set your tent on. They offer insulation, padding, and ease of use.
That's exactly what I was thinking was why not put a tarp on the floor/ground & then 2 really thick blankets down on top of the tarp. I also would have brought larger candles & put them in a pot. & Also a tarp on top of my outter tent. He did a good job though. *edit* Or as the commenter above me suggested for the ground / inside floor - on top of laying down a heavy duty tarp , one of those mats or made me think of a large mattress topper even, then 2 very thick blankets. 👍🏼
"...just a nice, simple, complicated camping meal" with "over-the-counter Classico" :D I'll stay away from that prescription stuff!
You make me smile. Never change, Steve.
Love both tents, and I think the set-up is sound. We use two Golden Retrievers for heat when we winter camp. Least favorite season to camp is summer.
I could do the tent part, but what do you do winter camping? Do you just stay in the tent the whole time?
@@MissDraiha same stuff you do during summer camping, what do you do?
@@sdivine13 go for bushwalks, go to the beach, play in the creek. I'm definitely not doing the last two in winter
@@sdivine13 definitely not going swimming while camping, even in the Australian winter
@@baconliontigers985 why not?
Oh man, the air mat inside the sleeping bag! Brilliant! I feel like a goofball not realizing, lol
Thanks for sharing the adventurous expirement
I love how there is literally nothing else on earth that closely resembles the sound of walking on packed snow. We call it a crunching sound but that's not quite it either. It's completely unique!
Sounds like rubbing cotton balls together x100
cornstarch!
Apparently the old Jesuit priests who first settled in Quebec in the 1600’s devised a rough temperature scale based on the sound the snow makes when you walk on it. The squeakier, the colder!
I dunno Doritos make some pretty good noises. 😂
Omg, seeing your name and face here. We went to WWC together! So random.
I love your positive attitude. “With enough candles it will become tropical”. Yes but you’re going to need 5,000 of them!
🤣
By the time he likes the last one the first 20 will have burned out. He will spend the night lighting candles LOL
@@ClownWorldRebel the image you paint ;D))) now I would have happily watched THAT ;D
You know you're Canadian when you describe -24C as "moderately cold weather."
greetings from russia)
To me it's stay at home weather. Brr!
In California all my girlfriends would tell me that they're "freezing" when it's 60 degrees fahrenheit....
Tenting at Flin Flon Mb, Canada for Xmas in a mere -25° to -30° centigrade.
At least the trophy trout, fish are biting
So true
With the right combination of items it might work better yet. If you use taper candles cut to length you could sink them into vegetable shortening about three per can. Unfortunately, with companies trying to be cheap you’d need a metal pan to put it on since even the bottom of the can is made from plastic. They put out more heat because they use up the shortening too.
Since I used to sleep in my car I’d use a 40° tucked inside a -10° bag to imitate what you were doing with the tents. Body moisture would occasionally build up inside the inner bag. I can relate to the feeling of trying to stay warm when it’s me against the cold. Sometimes knowing what works can save you when you’re in an unexpected situation. You could put the candles between the inner and outer tents, but it’s too risky inside a car should it tip over or something land on the flame. A van would be better when it comes to candles and shortening.
I think my favorite thing about Steve is simply how nice of a person he is. Thanks for everything man.
Hey Steve, native Americans used to heat large rocks in their campfires, then bring the heated rocks in to their teepees at night for warmth. Maybe try that sometime?
Make sure you don't use riverbed rocks. They can explode
Need to be careful heating rocks. If there's moisture in them from by a lake/river they could explode in the fire as it tries to escape.
Man I’m Native American and have never done this. Now I want to try it.
Don’t melt your floor. 🙃
yep we've done this camping before, you wrap them in a towel so it doesn't burn anything or accidentally touch it and conserves the heat longer
Jar candles work a lot better than the tea lights. I used 3 jar candles to heat my room during a power outage a few years ago. The outdoor temp at the time was around 6F during the day.
I was just going to say the same thing, the jar candle in a closed in room worked wonders when our heat went out
They're heavier though and if you're backpacking, you already have enough crap to carry. 😂
@@rebeccaspratling2865 true
Jewish memorial candles last more than 24 hours, are scentless, fairly light, very safe.
I only just found this guy’s channel, he seems like the most likeable person alive, I can’t tell why.
Thanks for being you, and do everything the way regular people do things. I enjoyed this video a lot, and hope you keep bringing out more of your excursions and events. 👍👍
"This isn't an instructional channel" ...yes Steve, we know, and we love being here.
I would bet a blanket over the smaller tent as an added layer would make a huge difference on the temp inside the smaller unit where your sleeping. Interesting concept you have here, good video!
And a tarp over the snow.
It does
Good idea, save your own body warmth. That and a ground tarp would make big difference
I use a Eskimo ice shelter on the ice here in Minnesota in the winter for ice fishing. I also use a big buddy propane hearer. After a few minutes I’m down to a tee shirt about 80 deg. I open the vents to control heat. For lighting I use a 12 volt small battery with led strip LED’s. Fun video, thanks buddy.
In scouts we made buddy burners that were very effective. Cardboard coiled inside an empty tuna can, then filled with a mixture of paraffin and saw dust. They burn clean, last for several hours, and make a small space down right balmy.
Oh yeah, we made those back in the 70's. Burn clean? No way. Lampblack city. I still can't get my coffee pot clean from using one of those 'candles' for a brew and I probably have black lung, too.
I made those
I chemical for you… CO
Burn clean LOL
I use cardboard egg cartons and stuff each egg container with dryer lint then drizzle candle wax over them. When dry, tear the sections apart and light to start your fire. usually only takes one to start a fire quickly.
Home skillet! When the fire wouldn’t start with news paper, next step lighter fluid, next step torch! So real! Loved it! Then the tea lights don’t help and the air mattress can’t take the cold. That is how it goes, so much better than the unrealistic survival shows etc..
I hate when my husband wants to use an air mattress for camping! We freeze and I can’t roll away!
@@leilamalkie also air mattresses are generally shit anyway.
"I can easily sleep in here." Sleeping isn't the problem. Waking up is.
You'd think so, but no; sleeping outside under arctic winter conditions really means trouble sleeping if u haven't quite got it properly figured out. I have done quite a lot of that.
@@daphneraven9439 the joke is that you die from the cold... And don't wake up
Love the cold. I could sleep forever...Damn I'm dead. ❄️😂
Fynners ML: I understood the joke, but in practice, it’s just really, really super difficult to get to sleep when you’re really cold.
@@daphneraven9439 I didn't have much issue falling asleep back when I did this on the regular but getting out of my warm nest I made was a battle lol don't miss it but do miss it idk
This was the first video of yours that I saw, I think last year. I thought it was so unique and funny (vitamin beer). I showed my husband and we've been hooked ever since. We watch you regularly now. Great camera work on cooking the food!!
This guy really went camping during winter in a pair of jeans. The absolute madlad.
He could be wearing a wool layer.
Thermals
Vitamin beer 😭
@@erikito6092 maybe, but jeans a crazy heavy when wet and probably would wick away the heat that the wool is storing.
@@justjane6975 I know that he is probably wearing something underneath, but jeans on the outer layer? Sounds impractical when camping during winter.
I love this, it’s genuine. I’m getting this vibe “I’m doing this, I like it and I want to share the experience” instead of the crappy thing youtubers do now “I’m only going to experience this so I can share it”
I wish this comment was higher. This is exactly the vibe I get. Just a dude enjoying life with all its little challenge and sharing it with the world. 👍🏻
Human experimentation?
“Feel free to subscribe, I won’t tell anybody”😄 lol don’t ever change Steve 👍
I used to do bed inside a tent, inside a bedroom. Blankets over the top of the tent. The house was from 1895 and quite drafty, especially during West Michigan winters.
The clay pot thing is not to keep the candles from going out; it’s more of a chiminea concept. The clay absorbs and distributes the heat. Use a large clay pot with a clay saucer big enough to accommodate the top of the pot. Put the tea lights on the saucer, put the pot upside down on the saucer. You’ll need to put in spacers to make a half to one inch gap between the pot and the saucer. This creates a chimney effect and gives the candles enough oxygen to burn. It your pot is stable on the spacers you can use this to boil water or heat up a can of soup. You’ll need a grate for the top to maintain airflow.
I have seen this done on multiple levels. Very interesting. Being in Louisiana myself making a homemade AC system out of Ice and submerged corrugated pipe with a fan blowing through it works great.
This is still only half correct. The clay pot also absorbs the heat and acts like a radiator allowing for more efficient heating than you would get if you just let all the heat from the candles dissipate into the air.
@@sampsiguess9934 that's pure bunk. Thermodynamics would like a word.
@@MastaSquidge explain
@@sampsiguess9934 you can't get more heat out of a candle than it puts out. 100% of the heat from the candle flame enters the air.
The entire point is to "heat the air" so I'm not sure why you think heat going into said air is the waste.
Put a clay pot over it and you get a hot clay pot but you still only have the same amount of heat from the candle.
The only conceivable value of it would be as a hand warmer that you have to sit next to.
No matter what, exactly the same amount of heat is being output. It doesn't radiate any differently. It doesn't change the fact that heat rises off the pot the same as the flame itself. It doesn't change how much heat goes into the surrounding air.
Thermodynamics.
I watch you in the same way people used to watch Bob Ross. Not just for the content but for your persona. Loving your work
I've been going crazy trying to figure out who your voice reminds me of. Then it hit me, Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs (old tv show). Even your mannerisms are alike. Love your channel.
Your right
Rowe still narrates many science and nature shows
Dirty jobs with Mike Rowe..Ive watched him on Discovery channel.
I think he sounds like Tim Allen
I just realized how much I'd love to go camping with Steve lol. What a great dude and man does he know how to cook!