Surviving the Night - Camping in -30° Weather
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ธ.ค. 2021
- Cold weather offers the best camping!
On this trip I tested my skills seeing if I could sleep in an open shelter in -30 degree temperatures. Alongside the challenge of sleeping in such cold conditions, I also cooked up some tasty meals that are quick and easy to prepare.
The gear I used:
Sleep mat: 1/2" closed-cell foam sleep pad.
Blankets: Two queen sized wool blankets.
Clothing: Cotton base layer, wool insulating layer, and waxed cotton pants and jacket outer layer.
Boots: Sorel Pac Boots
Backpack: Kelty Redwing 44
Cook Kit: Woods Nootka Cook Set
How did I not freeze?
This was actually one of the warmest camps I've ever had. I didn't get cold once. I layed wood on my fire in a particular way to create a "wall" of fire which kept me very warm. It was so warm I had to strip down to my base layer to sleep comfortably.
An open shelter? Aren't you afraid of animals?
The open shelter is very pleasant to sleep in. I do not worry about wildlife. In this area there are grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, and cougars. The bears are sleeping the winter away, so they aren't likely to be a problem. Wolves and cougars in this area are quite timid towards humans and usually won't bother us. Fun fact though, on my hike out from this camp I came across fresh tracks from a pack of wolves about 200 yards away from my camp. It looked like they were just travelling through the area though. Pretty cool to see.
Thank you so much to everyone who watches and supports the channel. I hope everyone enjoys. Happy trails! - บันเทิง
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Just wanted to let you know i discovered your channel while i was recovering from a motorcycle wreck in 2019. I couldn't sleep for nightmares of the wreck and i found your videos very soothing to watch to put my mind at rest before bed (not trying to insinuate that they were boring or anything, quite the opposite actually) and your videos helped me through a very difficult time in my life. Glad to see you back in the woods doing your thing again. Stay blessed brother.
Really hope you're all recovered now and doing better. Thank you for your kind words. It really means a lot to me. Merry Christmas and God bless!
@@KuskBushcraft i have a couple lasting effects from it but im still alive so i count that as a blessing and try to live life to its fullest.
Be well all of u
Bro.... I was the same. Had a bad police motorcycle crash in May 2020. Broke my tibal, tibal and internal injuries. Found this guy during my hospital stay.
@@leocarlos74 bruh my wreck was May 2019 lol. Broke my left knee, right arm, 7 ribs, c1 vertebrae in my neck, and collapsed right lung. Was in a coma for 4 days. Fun times lol.
There are several things In this video that make me highly suspect of the temperatures claimed in the video:
when he's away from the fire he's not nearly dressed well enough. This is my opinion as someone living in Sask Canada where we were the coldest on The planet a few times over the last several weeks. Unless he sat in his truck, just off camera every 10 mins I don't buy it. Anyone who lived through the real temps we just did in my area know what I'm talking about as soon as they see his clothing. I watched a REAL -37c video filmed in my area a few weeks ago and the guy was wearing goose down parka and ski overalls with coyote hat and gloves and he still froze his ass off outside in short order. No way Mr. Kusk is off having forest adventures cutting perfectly sliced logs, away from his fire in Those clothes at -32c without a different heat source and proper shelter... Like the cab of his truck.
Speaking of that, where did he do his dishes? Let's see the 360 view next time and I might believe there's no truck, and possibly even a camper off camera.
Then there's the frozen steam... Or lack thereof. Below -30c just about everything steams. His food didn't steam, his bare hands didn't steam, his breath barely steamed. It just doesn't look like that in that weather. His fresh baked muffin is hot enough that he holds it with a knitted glove, but it's not hot enough to steam? I just don't buy it. Again, anyone who actually lives in those temperatures knows what I mean.
Finally, that snow is the consistency of much warmer temperatures. Sorry, but when you live in these temps you can see and hear the difference in the consistency of snow, even undisturbed snow. That ain't -32c snow.
I'm not trying to shit talk, but I have a really hard time believing the this was filmed in a natural -32c temp. Especially considering this was posted Dec 21, 2021 many days before the recent -30< temperatures hit the western Canadian provinces. If he filmed it before that, we didn't have those temps earlier in this winter.
He says his great firemaking kept him warm? It was too hot? He's said this in other comments. Well, my friend, if it was so uncomfortably hot the why in the one rear side shot of your tarp is there unmelted snow on the backside of your tarp. If it was unbearably hot just on the other side, how did that snow not melt? There's just too many visual indicators that say you did not sleep there all night, in truth, and you didn't film this in -32c.
There's just too much in this video to be believable. I believe this was filmed somewhere -15 or warmer. Very likely warmer. The lie about the temps also make me question whether he actually slept like that overnight, cause I don't care if there's a barn on fire next to you, even at -20c that's not a comfortable night. Just be truthful with what you're showing.
i dont care how many layers the windchill and negative temps cut right through anyone. unless ur blood is super thick and ur a viking.
Thank god you pointed this out. I kept thinking the same stuff. I’m in BC, and the cold snap didn’t come till right around Christmas. No way it was -30 in this video. I don’t care how tough you are, at -30, you’re wearing good gloves to protect your hands from frostbite, not fingerless gloves.
Agreed!
I thought the same thing..anybody who has been outisde in 30 below Celsius knows it is COLD...fingerless gloves? C'mon, man. This looks like -5, tops.
Right and if it's Fahrenheit it's even colder I'm highly suspect as well
No fluff, just pure nature sounds and simple settings. Love your videos. Usually watch them before sleeping because they're kinda soothing
I respect any outdoorsperson who starts a fire before anything else. That is what a real woodsperson does.
Actually the first priority is shelter, you need some protection from the elements to avoid exposure. The next is then fire, water, food.
@Kevin Murphy I hear what you are saying, but he had his shelter in his backpack. It seemed to be really cold in this situation. If it were 84° summertime, you should do everything else first.
@@vinceedwards3978 Nope first thing is shelter. Every training environment I have been in both in the military and in the civilian world that was the first thing you did...shelter and didnt matter if it was -25f or a 85 degree day and I have been in those environments. First thing is your shelter and the order of what you do next depends on the year and climate and that is after shelter: fire water food, or, water fire food. Most people that die in wilderness environments do so due to exposure. Now our guy here was NOT in a survival situation, just camping. Do bit of research you will see it does vary.
@Kevin Murphy You are entitled to your opinion. Having been in this persons situation, I was way more worried about staying warm.
Yes, I know this is TH-cam, but he seemed to be exposed. Plus, we may be talking semantics.....he started his fire before he raised his shelter.
For me, if I start out warm, then I never question my moves.
If you have the tools, sure. If not it may be a different start
This man eats better in the woods than i do ever
😂😂😂
Yeah same
Why?
Biden going to have us all in soup kitchens
That's really, really sad.
I'm way too comfortable in my warm home, but dang this was the most relaxing this I've seen in a long time.
Get yourself a hot tent then you can just open the door now and again to see the beauty lol
It’s because it’s natural, this is how humans were ment to live, so it’s only natural that you would feel at peace in your natural environment.
Same here! lol
I use these type of videos to fall asleep. I haven't been camping in years and the sounds of the fire and the cutting wood even the cooking are extremely relaxing
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I’ve been in -40 degrees Fahrenheit in Fairbanks Alaska in the 1960’s. Fully dressed appropriately, you could only stay outside for a few minutes at a time.
Celsius or Fahrenheit?
Jk it's the same
It isnt that bad, are you from a warm climate country and ware just visiting Alaska? Because -40 isnt even that bad
You obviously didn’t have magical biscuits 😂😂 and magical wood piles 😮😮😮
Meh. -56 celsius for me. I lived in Winnipeg MB.
-71 here in malmo on a regular basis
Back in the 1970s while living in Alaska I used to make pretty much the same lean-to tarp camp. Your cooking is much more sophisticated than mine which was usually a spitted grouse and baked bannock on stick. Those were great days. Thanks for a fun video that brought back fond old memories.
Nothing wrong with grouse and stick bannock! Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate you watching. Happy trails!
As someone who loves the outdoors, nature, the cold, the warmth of a camp fire let me just say I love this video. This brings me peace of mind in this crazy, covid world.....thank you for that. Keep safe out there sir
Your videos are great. Thank you for sharing your camp adventures and please keep them coming
I'm just up at 2 am watching this relaxing video. Watched another one of yours before this. Great job man keep up the great videos. 👍
Well done so many bushcrafters do not realize the importance of getting a good heat supply first before setting up camp.Fire first and shelter second.I really like your long fire method.
I was about to make the same comment. Getting even a small fire going while setting up camp was a good choice.
When it's that cold out the fire is a necessity to warm up in case I get cold. Thanks for watching! Happy trails!
Kind of got an ASMR effect from watching this. The fire, cooking, peaceful surroundings... video and sounds were relaxing. It's nice to know that you can make yourself comfy in such weather.
This was the coziest thing I've watched in a long time. Minimalist gear, no commentary or talking, nothing flashy. Just calm and quiet. Great stuff!
Such a pure video. Serene and structured. A joy to be a part of. Cheers!
Can’t think of anything more satisfying than watching this on a rainy cold day.
Ever smoked crystal meth and watched porn for 12 hours?
Its cold and raw tonite.
Im watching it again
You were the first TH-camr I watched that was a "bushcrafter/camper". Now I watch a ton of people, but you're the one that started it all for me and I'm glad to see you back on TH-cam! Always loved the cooking parts to your videos and I can see you haven't lost your touch! Stay safe my friend, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Just going out and doing these types of things can make you feel so much better just day to day. It's a great way to relax and clear your mind and soul and remember what's important in life. Surviving isn't living, but living is surviving.
Outdoor boys, is the actual "Master" of Bushcraft. He also explains everything as he goes, super informative and knowledgeable
@@weltboy21weltzin78 who?
@@RikoRene look up "Outdoor Boys" on You-Tube
I love the cinematography and cuts/edits. Very professional WHILE you are doing all the work too. Seamless.
The best bushcraft videos always make you hungry I find. Great video thanks for posting.
Awesome to see you back! Missed your bushcraft videos. Hope all is well!
I'm calling shenanigans on the -30.
These videos are so relaxing, you’re living the life mate.
No talking and no stupid music. Love it. There's no way my backside facing away from the fire would stay warm enough using that thin blanket.
Looks like home. Good on you for taking the challenge and showing it can be done. I would have been laying on all the spruce branches I could find.
I've worked in -50 and colder but anything beyond -15 and I become a house cat.
God bless.
this guy is full of shit, there is no way its even close to -30c
That was so educational I've been bush camping for a long time and that one was just easy and relaxing good job and damn good video .
Thank you for your kind words! Take care and happy trails!
I admire your eclectic blend of old school and modern gear.
I don’t know why I am watching this video at 00:00 a.m while laying in bed in my cozy and worm apartment in Centre of Frankfurt am Main but man, I really enjoying it. It’s kind of meditation. So nice and relaxing. Thanks for sharing this experience with us !
Another good video. I really like the way you construct your long fire. That would really throw a lot of long wave radiation heat into the shelter. It seems that it would be as efficient as a Siberian log fire.
Can’t help but continue to be impressed by how little gear you carry in challenging conditions.
little gear? ROFL, he brought a frying pan
because he's in his backyare
Trust me, this guy is FAKING the temperature. There is NO WAY he is doing this in -18F temps. And he's going to get someone killed over it.
He brought half a kitchen. 😅. I own 1 fryn pan and a pot. And I pee in the pot.😂
@@chunk032hell of a back yard 😮
This video is far more better and incredibly satisfying than cookery shows❤❤❤😊
I love the way you make everything... How you cook so calmly... Everything around you is so quiet... Great work! Great life!
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Thankful to see you out in the woods again.
Thankful to be back in the woods again.
Thanks for watching and take care!
Such peace and tranquillity a fire food and great experience thx for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I enjoy watching him. It always gives me ideas if I got caught out like that. These videos can help the children of today by showing what to do.
Camping and cooking show! Love it!
I have certain doubts about the weather conditions , at temperatures bellow -25C, you would not expose your hands like , as you have frost bites very. Soon . Anybody who ever experienced it knows that …:)
So true. This doesn't account for the relatively thin toque and lack of red face while he's away from his fire supposedly cutting wood with his homemade saw. It's just not believable to anyone who lives in those temps and goes outdoors.
The only time he has his hands exposed is nearby the fire
Personally im the kind of guy to go outside at -32 in t shirt or long sleves here in canada i guess cold résistance is diff for everyone
@@ilost7969 you got a point
I go outside at 3am in tanktop and shorts, barefoot, when it's-25°F!
Well, Mr. Fahrenheit meets Mr. Centigrade at -40°! So close enough for this camping trip.
You definitely did it right; you made a nice simple lean-to with some insulation to keep you off the ground; then you went out and got a massive amount of firewood; you built up a good fire enough to where the heavy logs would burn on their own continuously. The only time something like this doesn’t work well is if you have high winds and blowing snow. Nice video and looks like some good chow!
Apparently you have never been in -30 weather, he wasn't dressed for it, he didn't camp for it, his food wasn't packed for it, you certainly can't stay warm and cook with that puny fire he had in -30 weather and lounge like your on the beech
I used almost same lean- to tarp setup in about 5° Fahrenheit overnight weather and i stayed pretty toastie all night ! Only I used a heat reflective one sided tarp instead and packed snow all around the back bottom and sides of it ! As long as there's no snow or rain it's a good setup!
I've just found your videos; this is a lovely video: In a word, succinct ~ incredible photography/ camera work; just enuff info in subtitles; simple camping style; no wasted movement; Simplicity - I've learned a lot. Thank you- Keeping Life Simple!
That's what calms me down... i watch your video and dream about being there and do the same for myself....
Thank you for watching!
So glad you’re back on TH-cam. I love watching your adventures and your cooking. It’s totally enjoyable and relaxing!!
I'm very glad to be back. Thanks for the support! Hope to see you in the next one. Happy trails!
I can just hear Marco Pierre White now. "Next, add 1 Knorr Stock Pot" Excellent!
Cheers for that camping n cooking lesson. So simple and very effective.
I subscribed when I noticed the comfort food he put together, great job & very relaxing video 😊
Wow...I know a long fire can be warm but with only a wool blanket at those temperatures took mental strength to endure! What an experience!
It really wasn't too bad! I enjoyed myself. Thanks for watching!
Kusk, your vids always make me hungry! And I'm a chef! Good work.
A good chef also. What a nice video. Thank you for sharing.
Ran out of Survivorman videos, just found your channel and it's equally as entertaining! I like especially when you focus a little bit more on the cooking aspect, as in this video!
Thank you for the excellent filming and editing. Not sure many appreciate the skill and patience it takes.
Camping is absolutely fun 😊 even cooking food outdoors tastes better I especially like waking up in the morning and making pancakes and brewing coffee ... stay safe thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️
always relaxing watching this camping in the snow vids 👍👏👏👏
Great video, enjoy seeing all the things you make yourself. You should list them . Sleeping in one wool blanket at -29 is more than I could hack, even with a long fire.
It's not - 29.
Yeah it isn't-30 like he states 🤣 the food would be freezing over in bits. You couldn't survive minus 30 with one blanket. The videos are nice i just dont see the purpose of lying about the temperature
And again so cool winter camping video, Just awesome. Thank you... ;)
Thank you for tuning in! Happy trails!
That was really great to watch you got a good job. Keep up the good work young man.
Still my favorite bushcraft channel by far!
Genial video, es increíble como con sólo una manta puedes pasar la noche tan fría jejeje. Me encanta tu trabajo, gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Durango, Dgo. México 🇲🇽
I really like your outdoor videos, especially the great food you make in the middle of nowhere. Here is an alternative to using so much flour to thicken your stew; try using a cornstarch & cold water slurry instead. The upsides of using cornstarch over flour are the stew (sauce) will thicken immediately, you won't have to cook out any floury taste/texture and you can use some on your feet to keep them dry. Keep up the vids!!! Thank you...
Thank you for the advice!
Happy trails.
I came across your videos last year when i was having issues sleeping after my friend died suddenly. He was a woodsman and would have loved this channel.
Thank you, your content has been a haven for me when ive felt low. ❤
Sorry for your loss. My condolences glad you are enjoying the videos and at peace
@@DaCat_Token thank you for your kind words. ❤️
Thank you for reminding me of my dad.❤️
Happy to see some new videos from you....waiting for snow here in Wisconsin
More to come soon! Thanks for the support. Happy trails!
Impressive , here in the mountains of Cordoba Argentina in winter it is something similar, I would think -20c, I hope this winter to be able to go and spend two nights in the middle of the mountain.
your videos are incredibly relaxing. Bravo
Thank you for this video. It looks like you had a very nice camp-out.
Oh this was a GREAT episode man!.....Made a point of saving this one for that odd period between Christmas and New Year.....glad I did!.....my daughter and I got totally lost in this one.....we could both feel the cold from here, and your stew looked delicious. We could also imagine how warming that meal must have been. Wonderful job Ryley. Thanks again 👍🏻
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Happy trails!
I live in the Northwoods of Wisconsin where 25-30 below is common weather during the winter months. Being very familiar with camping in this extreme climate I warn the inexperienced against it without having an escape plan. Don't travel to far from your car. -30° will kill you.
I would think the title here is click bait and probably exaggerated.
Much respect though as sleeping outside in the winter is rough.
Thinking the same thing. Winter camping is always rough and not for the meek for sure. But at 30 below you just can't have exposed skin like that.
I live in Esmonton and go put camping in this shitty weather all the time. As long as you keep moving and are close to a fire exposed skin is fine. Better than sweating and having a sweat out. Either having to switch clothes completely or die freezing.
@@TheWorkingDrummer As I said it's a warning to the inexperienced. I can just see some wanna be going out and killing themselves miles in the woods. The cold can set in faster than they expect after sunset and can be quite a shock to someone who has never been in that situation.
I agree. Viewer be warned. Thanks for watching.
Would the cameras work in that cold?
We camped like this as teenagers. All we took in was a tarp, hatchet, flint, paracord, pocket knives, hammocks, a wool blanket each, a pan, some crackers and cheese, salt/pepper and a little butter, our fishing gear and a wrist rocket for killing hares and squirrels. We were never in any real danger if we couldn't get food. It was about a 4 mile walk home but it certainty taught us a lot of survival. This was never below zero mind you. The coldest night we had in 4 or 5 years of doing it was 35F. Great job on your vids. I truly enjoy them!
GREAT VIDEOS. My grandparents had 5 acres of woodland property in Hillsboro,Oregon. I would camp out in the woods. Loved the sounds of the woods at night.
So very glad your back at it! Missed your videos big time. The best on TH-cam in my opinion! Think of your content quite often when I'm out in the bush. Merry Christmas.
Thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate it.
Hope to see you in the next one.
Happy trails!
I love your videos, they are so calming and always remind me that the unhealthy busyness of the city I live in isn't all there is. I'll be outdoors too between the holidays and nye, and I'm so looking forward to get my mind centered again.
Merry Christmas to you!
Thank you for the support! I wish you all the best in your outdoor adventures! Take care and Merry Christmas!
The sound of good Hardwood! Very important to stay warm!
Love watching these vids late before bed, but I always get hungry 🤣
Great to have you back love your videos
Thank you very much! Really appreciate it. Happy trails!
Man, you don't realize the void you left on TH-cam. I'm so glad you're back to doing what you have a talent for. Keep the videos coming for yourself and your viewers please.
I had quite the void in my life when I was unable to film. I'm so glad to be back now. Thank you so much for your kind words. I'll do my best to keep it up. Take care and Merry Christmas!
ya. you make this look easy. Well done!
wow, prefect camping video for relax, thanks.
Assistindo essa maravilha de vídeo daqui do Brasil 🇧🇷 seus vídeos são legais já tem minha inscrição ❤️😀
Man said -26F wearing those clothes, one thin blanket and exposed skin? I live in Fairbanks Alaska, -26F must be a whole lot colder here than the -26 F where he was. I call bulls#&*, you don’t drive a stake in the ground by tapping it at that temperature.
Google the weather in Alberta during the week it was made. It was pretty freaking cold. Just saying.
These vids really calm me down, and very interesting too
So many people talk about who they'd want around them in case of disasters. Well, this is the one! Cool headed, confident, skilled, but best of all, quiet. I live in LA, and this guy says more with no words at all than 100 LA chatterboxes talking a mile a minute for 10 hours straight. Around someone like this, the best move is shut up and watch, because he's giving you gold if you can listen with your eyes and learn to do what he does!
I have done the same, ie sleeping out in frigid temps with a tarp for a shelter. Since my interest is focused on the 18th C, no modern equipment is utilized. The wool blankets are key to keeping warm, as is wool apparel. Good for you, for showing how it's done by actually doing it ! All that firewood.......gone ! Surprising how much you use for a night out. :- ]
Thank you for watching!
Using the more traditional equipment is more fun in my opinion. It works very well even compared to modern gear once you understand how to use it properly.
I burned more wood than I had to, but I figured I might as well burn it since I cut it.
Hope to see you in the next one! Happy trails.
It's amazing that that sleep system was adequate at those temperatures!
He most likely didn't sleep and was tending to the fire all night it would be next to impossible to sleep in that temperature with that gear
@@VrAssassin He was a meter away from a V-shaped, two meter long, long fire, under an angled tarp. He might not have been toasty, but he probably wasn't cold. But you bet your ass he was spending a lot of time feeding the fire...
Why not just carry an adequate sleeping bag
Best video to watch while enjoying a late dinner! Yum 🤤
professional. An amiture, like me, would die!
I have all the respect in the world for the man.
KUDOS to you for your skill and dedication .
Nice, now that’s pushing yourself mate. Even in freezing temperatures you manage to make a complete stew dinner, looked delicious as well. Keep it up 👍
It was a very good trip. Thanks for watching! Happy trails!
It is a bullshit. At -30 he would not manage anything with naked fingers!
Those stakes sure pounded in easy for ground frozen at -18F 😂
It's moss/duff for about 4-5". Then you hit soil and there's no more pounding.
Thank you for sharing
Excellent video, thank you for sharing this.😃👍
Great video Kusk !! Worked in Siberia for a few years. And know the cold. Did everything right, plus good food.
There is no better way to live and survive in nature.
Thank you for watching!
Years ago my friend Tony joined a civilian works program in Canada called Katimavik. Their posting was a little town in Northern BC, and the program had arranged for a house, which was heated with a wood stove. They soon discovered the most effective thermostat was the man with the thinnest sleeping bag.
So relaxing to watch
Excellent 👌
Always stay blessed and be happy ❤️
Looked like a pretty nice overnighter. Some good looking food too. Thanks for sharing your adventure
Thank you for watching! Happy trails!
I was also questioning the temperature. I was stationed at Fort Wainwright,Alaska, in 1969 and we spent time in the field at minus 40 degrees and we had to wear layers of winter weather clothing. Never did we ever take our gloves off to handle anything. The vegetables would freeze and not be pliable enough to cut. I got a real problem with the thumbnail. We took boiling water and threw it up into the air and at minus 40 the water crystallized almost instantly.
Saved the Video into my folder "Chill Out"... 😃❤
You sir..are my hero.. awesome
Finally , a great bushcraft video to watch ( food , shelter , peaceful area ) . Welcome back and Merry Christmas to you and your family
Good to be back, thanks! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.
Wow!! Very good. Amazing video & Beautiful life. 🌐👍👍
Thanks for this beautiful video
While many have pointed out the unlikeliness of the temps, I really enjoyed the coking aspect of this video.