Surviving 50 Hours Under a Rock with No Food - Catch and Cook
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Went out on a 50-hour survival challenge with no food to a lake stocked with brook trout thats open all year round for fishing but that doesn't mean its easy to catch some food
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#survival #bushcraft #catchandcook
I noticed you said, "ever since I quit drugs and alcohol"-firstly, well done ! Secondly, I am watching this just finishing off my taper on subutex (an opiate substitute like methadone) and it is really helping me pull through. I am three years without booze now and the opiates are the final thing to stop. I love the outdoors so much and cannot wait to get back out there. All the best from the UK.
Best of luck brother
Me too man I’m on suboxone got lowered from a 8 mg to 2 mg a month ago hoping I’ll be off soon
@@ElDuderinoh Hey man - I weaned down from 2mg to 0.4mg quite quickly. I am on day 6 with nothing and it has been fairly rough. Today restless legs kicked in ( I thought I had side stepped that ). I hear you have to push for two weeks and then it starts looking up. Good luck :)
@@ElDuderinoh I'm on sublocade and I'm not quitting that. why would I risk my life ? there's 0 side effect anyway. not sure why people rush to quit a life saving medication
@@ElDuderinoh be prepared for the month of no solid bms lmao, but it’s worth it!
Call me crazy but this actually the 1st time I've seen nothing but positive comments on anyone's video. Almost everything that was said on here crossed my mind one way or another. This is the 1st outdoor video I've seen with positive attitude despite setbacks, all for the love of nature. I'm Loving the vibe of everyone.
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Same here
Good point, and good to hear from you 👍
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Hey man I’m an older guy here but every time I watch and camp with you. You inspire me every n ways that I would never have thought. I just started camping in a tent. I do take what I learn from you and use what I can. Thanks man your the best
dude check out... fishermans life, and maybe some rokkit kit, and a little trip smith
Your videos are done like a professional! All the best
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What a wholesome comment❤
I love watching your videos (ASMR) and highly instructional. I have a Fishing tip for you all (especially Xander). When you're ready to fish with either live bait or with lures, it's always smart to wash your hands with Lake water, then; you need to rub your hands in any grass, dirt, mud, or seaweed you can find (just like you did with the dirt at the 21:10 mark in this video. When you're handling a lot of different things, it's important to realize that fish are all about Sight, Sound, and Scent. It is your scent on the lures that can easily dissuade the fish from being attracted. Great Video !!!
thats interesting, ill keep that in mind
nice tips, thank u!
Awesome to know cheers 😊
I can’t even describe how emotionally invested in this I was. When you caught the fish I literally applauded for you 🎣👏🏽👏🏽
You have slowly became my favorite survivalist to watch. Don't worry about people complaining about small game hunting it's perfectly natural. you do you. Look forward to more videos.
As a suggestion you should always carry a handline setup in your pack. If your pole breaks you always have a backup. It weighs basically nothing and doesn't take up any space bro.
That scream of joy echoing when you caught the brookie was amazing. Fantastic as always Xander.
I felt that genuine happiness when you finally got that big fish. I can't believe that it took an enormous amount of attempts for that. The feeling resonated, such a lovely experience once again
Ahhh yes, fine way to finish a Friday night with a Xander Budnick video.
I see you're a man of culture..
What a fascinating video. Of all the survivalists and outdoorsmen that are on TH-cam at the moment, you are somebody who I can relate to the most. You seem to know what you're doing but you still seem to be figuring it all out as you go along. Great journey Xander. I'd love to see 100 hours, but don't put yourself at risk.
I bought a frozen chicken pot pie and am going to bake it, and then dehydrate it, all because of YOU, Xander! See how you’ve enriched my life? I’m so excited!
Bahaha nice man enjoy
Thank you for being willing to take all of us into the woods with you. Citified Americans like me often don't get to go and your cinematography and story telling always lift my spirits. That three things I'm grateful for, three things I want to accomplish today, and one affirmation was a game-changer for me and such an unexpected blessing. I have been using it every day to start my day since seeing your vid. Thank you again for all you do for us and for demonstrating how to respect and love the outdoors!
Another inspiring trip into the wilderness.
You make it feel as though it’s just the two of us and not a million followers who may be listening in.
Despite the difficulties you encountered, we were all rewarded with your love of the outdoors. Thank you.
I started watching this channel, and Lost Lakes, and the Bairds, while recovering from surgery last month. I really enjoy them all.
the first 30 mins of pure despair really shows how positivity impacts your mental. I was so chuffed when you caught that fish. great video man
Should never let another dude chuff you haha
Every other video, he breaks something, God bless this guy. He’s the truth teller that outdoor gear doesn’t always last the way you want it to. Go get them boy.
Your videos are always a treat, especially on Fridays after a long week. I like how you stayed positive on the first day even when everything was collapsing around you. Can't wait to see the 100h version!
Got my next 48 minutes planned right here, thanks for the videos Xander!
An hour if you include the Foresty Forest video too 😎👍🏻
Xander has slowly but surely become one of my most favorite TH-camrs and anytime he uploads I know I’m going to have a good night watching it.
I cheered out loud when Xander caught that fish. You could see the relief in his eyes when he reeled it into shore. Great video as always
I’ve been binging this channel for the last 3 days. It’s legit the most relaxing, interesting and cosy content I have found in ages! Loved that Majora’s Mask reference too.
I'll always treasure Xander dance around on a log trying not to fall in a lake!!
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@@XanderBudnick Xander, out of curiosity, do you carry a weapon of sorts?
I hear Americans rarely go in the wild without a firearm, I’m curious what Canadians do.
@@Stellar-Cowboy yeah, he brought bow and arrow
@@Eldric.1 Is it powerful enough to kill a bear lol
@@Stellar-Cowboy With an accurate enough shot, yes.
As someone who has spent months living in the wilderness, may I suggest finding a decent wiener stick and cooking your fish on a stick above the fire. You won't eat nearly as much charcoal, and it's easier to stay clean. Thank you for sharing your journey, you've helped me remember things that I can improve on, some I did right, and some I never thought of.
I wish I had more time, money and energy to camp. Watching these videos bring me closer to my dad who passed last year, he used to love camping more than anyone else in my life. Truly love your videos!
Then make more time stop telling yourself no
Haha i just love how you show your ‘’failures’’ laugh them away and bring a solution, like with the broken fishing rod, that makes you very human and closer to us on the other side of the screen. Keep up the good work, compliments from another old man ;-)
I loved the reality of this video. When you are in the woods you will lose fish, things will break, and you will meet many temptations. But persevering, adapting, and recognizing the best decisions is what got you through those 50 hours. Also the goals and affirmation were super cool, definitely going to try that. Love the vids Xander! Keep it up!
These long form videos are my favorite. Your voice and demeanor are so relaxing that it helps me sleep. I have insomnia, so sleep hard. They also make this city mouse want to spend more time outdoors.
Love your channel, man. The positivity is so infectious, I'm gonna start writing down what I am grateful for and what I want to achieve in my day. It's so easy to fall into a negative mindset these days, your channel reminds me what actually matters: Health, discipline and nature.
It’s so awesome to see that even though you had some lame things happen to you on day one, your perspective was still positive while you were doing inking your first wood tea and saying you’re maybe going to catch a fish tomorrow or learn some good lessons! So cool dude
I’ve fly fished mainly targeting trout for many years. Brown trout, rainbow trout, and as you’ve caught here a brookie. This is a trophy fish not just for its size but also it’s fall colours. Beautiful late season male. Congrats
thank you for this comment - I was dying to know what that fish was!
Thank you for identifying that fish. I don't think anyone knows how long I just had to scroll to get a fish identification
Thanks for you, I learn new fish name ❤
Wow. What an adventure this one was. From the broken pole to the soaked boot to the lost/broken arrows to the sparseness of food. What a huge mental challenge. Not entirely sure I would've stayed as positive as you did. That was the biggest Brookie I've ever seen, too! Good on ya for keeping a cool head and positive attitude, Xander! Thanks for taking us along and sharing some of your wisdom and skills!
I'm really glad to see you advancing into hunting content. It's definitely a crucial skill in the quest to become a well-rounded outdoors man. The appeal of traditional bow hunting over other forms of hunting to me is the fact that you need to become one with the land in order to find success. You're not just sitting in a tree shooting at animals 50-100 yards away, or blasting away into the air with a shotgun until you hit something. No disrespect to those forms of hunting, which still require great skill in their own right, but the ceiling for personal growth is so much higher with traditional forms of hunting.
Very impressive and what a fantastic positive attitude you have Xander! I see why you and Jon get along so well ;-) Love the daily meditations and thanks again for taking us along!💜
I yelled and pointed at the TV when you lost that first fish "If he wouldn't have cut the barbs of his hooks like a damn hippie!" Then just a few moments later you said "Maybe I shouldn't have cut all those barbs of my hooks" I felt instant gratification lol
It would be a cool series to do though, tack on a day each time you go out just to see how many days you can go. I would watch it for sure. Nice vid man, keep em coming.
Hahaha thanks for watching. That would be cool
Never been so happy see someone finally get a fish. The feast afterwards, primal and pure satisfaction. 10/10 haha
I just discovered this channel 2 days ago and since then, I’ve been binge watching all of your videos. I wish I can experience all of the things that you’re doing. Keep it up man! Love all the way from Philippines! ❤
Ey same
I have hunted and fished all my life. Getting back to the basics is good for the soul xander. You are on your way. Always remember that there are people who will down you for harvesting game. Pay them no mind . The biggest and most active conservationist , most of the time are the outdoorsmen.
The amount of joy when you caught that fish is so great to see, had to admit i was also pretty pumped lol
Wow, that was an absolutely enormous brook trout. Not only huge, but a hook-jawed male in full regalia. Amazing catch!
They really are beautiful fish
Somehow, even on the busiest of days I always manage to find some time to watch your videos, the feeling of escapism you get from them is really something unique, thank youuu!
I like that you show the reality of surviving. Ups AND DOWNS. Thank you for this.
You provided us with an expertly filmed journey, even on a hugely empty stomach. That’s just amazing and I am grateful to you! Great vid, great experiment with a happy ending. Nice scenery, too. Thanks!
FINALY !!! You got a bite . And what a bite. I call it a red trout , one of the most exellent fish you can catch ! And eat . I realy enjoy your vids . So down to earth .. and a siblime sence of humour . Love those in the winther best . Please keep posting . Best regards from Copenhagen . 😉💯🖤👌
After falling in the lake, losing the fish and snapping the rod, I was half expecting that tree to fall on you, I was like no Xander no Xander no Xander no Xander 😳😱😬 lol you are always so fun to watch! thanks for your great content 🖤🤘🏻🖤
I've watched this type of content from all around the world and I've seen that nobody does it with such natural skill, tenacity and pure joy as the Canadians. (From your southern cousin who's not to shabby either) : )
Way to go Xander, despite the troubles with your rod and such, you kept smiling and trying. It paid off big time, you were rewarded!! Keep doing what you do!!
You are a very relatable and charismatic guy. Thank you for keeping all the misfortunes in the video, it shows that you’re a strong person. Great video 🙏🏻😊
That fuzzy little mushroom is a Hedgehog and they're actually quite yummy. I think the 1st ones you found were false chanterelles - you can tell that by them growing in singles or very small groupings and also when the ridges don't go down the majority of the stem. Glad you didn't eat them because you might have gotten sick! I appreciate your innovation and perseverance because that was a beautiful fish! Thanks for the content, Xander. It never disappoints!
The first ones are winter chanterelles aka yellow foot. Totally edible :)
@@CascadeBackcountry omg, you're right. Honestly I see both of those around here so often that I just avoid them because I have a really hard time being able to tell which is which. I just know the false ones often grow by themselves or in very small groupings and don't have the ridges all the way down the stipe. I had a mom and daughter who came into my ER who had eaten several of them and both ended up in ICU; mom for 2 nights, daughter just one.
Yeah definitely winter chanterelle - it's the mushroom I pick the most myself. And they're honestly hard to mistake for something else except other edible mushrooms. I've read about people mistaking it for deadly webcap (!) but I'm note sure how. Carelessness I guess.
Also the false chanterelle is reminiscent of the regular chanterelle, but not winter chanterelle which has a distinctively different look.
Was wondering... I would have passed on those because they don't look like the chanterelles I've been hunting the last two weekends, with ridges that go all the way down. Never seen winter ones!
i agree, i was looking at someone here to confirm. also chanterelles would be more orange i think. and they grow in lines
Your gratitude for nature and the food you work soo hard for, is a blessing to watch!
Wow, thank you for saving me almost an hour of happiness.Time flies so fast. I'm always rooting for you here far away.🤞
Hey Xander, I recently came across your channel and I'm loving it! The filming is just perfect, bonfire, sunsets, dawn, water reflections, nature, all 10/10.
your filming and editing skills are so good... and your vibrant energy even when not eating is quite astonishing , specially with all this physical effort. i'm enjoying your channel since the beginning, keep on rocking :)
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Thought the same thing, thank you
Love this video Xander, the positive attitude and your overall vibe is so great to watch. I think I yelled out along with you when you landed that fish! 😂
Truly one of my all-time favorite outdoor youtube channels. Super entertaining, super informational. Keep up the good work man
One of my favorite videos from you! I hope you do another!! My husband harvests our meat and I'm so grateful for it.
Xander- When I see you have a new adventure to share I always wait for a time when I can really enjoy watching. This is one of your best, in my opinion. 50 hrs. is a long time to survive alone in the woods. But an amazingly short time to experience life's best lessons: Gratitude, Persistence, Ingenuity, Creativity, Acceptance, Awareness and more. So much to experience. I would be curious to know how many casts it took to land that one fish. If that doesn't illustrate persistence paying off, I don't know what would. Amazing adventure. Thanks for sharing!
Another great video, Xander. You earned that chocolate bar so much. My compliments for just keeping to fishing until you succeed, that's the way to get anything done that you want in life. Love to see you being almost one with nature and having all that respect for everything alive.
Thanks for another amazing video! I’d love to hear more about your battles with drugs and alcohol. I’m a recovering addict myself, coming up on 5 years sober in March! Keep up the good work man!
I love this content man! I was in drug and alcohol recovery for around 3 years and am only 18 one thing that's helped me is being outdoors in nature it can really brighten you up and teach you valuable lessons
Hows your recovery going?
Man I was so stoked when you finally got that fish haha! Put a huge smile on my face. I love your videos. My wife’s about to have a boy, watching these make me so excited to take him camping one day.
Late congrats bro 🎉
After the 25th minute (and many unsuccessful tries) I skipped forward to see if you a caught a fish, I was getting worried for you 🤣 glad that you did 🎣 Love your videos, keep up the positive attitude 🙌
You're on an exceptionally deep journey that most people wouldn't ever consider taking. You've got all my support and respect to do what you think is necessary to become a more mindful person, which I think includes wanting to become a better angler and hunter. Feeling connected to the dirt your standing on and appreciating nature in a more primal but nonetheless natural way. More power to you, sincerely! Love what you're doing!
I enjoyed the little hurdles of the broken fishing pole, lost fish, wet shoe, etc. That’s reality and what happens on many camping trips. Great video, thanks.
Always great videos thanks for sharing...to see the energy restored to you just landing that fish after the rough start just proves how important it is to stay positive when it is hard to👍
That echoing yell was so awesome made me smile
Love this one Xander, I felt like you were tested but that could just be me.. Great positive outlook. Can't wait for the next one!
I discovered your channel, via Jon and his Lost Lakes channel. I watched your canoe trip with him. I must say, watching your channel and his give me peace. Watching the winter trips give me a feeling of relaxation. I can't describe it. I'm a new subscriber to you and I must say, "I'm thankful to be one." I'm so thankful I discovered your channel, too. Thanks Xander.
I don't think I've ever been so invested in someone else catching a fish...!
Thanks for these videos. I’m learning to be more thankful for everything in life! The positive influence is great 👍
Definitely right to dump the orange jacket. It spooked those fishies. I kept fancy fish and bought them a fake orange tree for the tank. The fish were so upset they stopped feeding and hid from it.
What a challenge. I just discovered your channel so I don’t your your. back story. You did quickly mention drugs/alcohol. I am so happy to see another successful person who has recovered. I’m allergic to fish so I would be screwed trying this type of challenge. The rock shelter was cool. What a beautiful lake & place. I can only imagine that feeling of complete excitement after FINALLY catching that fish. Thank you for taking us along , I’m proud you were able to overcome your addiction & have found a new path on your life’s journey. ❤.
500,000! Woohoo! Congratulations, Xander!
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he took the quote "living under a rock " to a whole another level xD
Xander you are an absolute BEAST! Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures with us
Yo man
More I watch your videos more I know about your personality. You are a good man. So respectful about the nature as you respect yourself. That’s the reason why I absolutely like ur videos. Have a good day Xander.
Obligatory Majora's Mask reference with the countdown timer
You have come so far brother.. I swing back to this video because it is so different then today. The effort you put into catching that trout was epic, and truly well deserved. You on your knee's was the best 2 minutes of your entire video career... You are such a different person today. So confident and knowledgeable now about so much.. Proud of you brother.. Keep on! Keepin on!! Penticton BC Canada. ps. The way you tamed your demons is amazing. I saw the emptiness in your eyes, and the struggles you had back then,, and now you are becoming a man any father would be proud of... I can't wait for the next adventure... Thank you for everything you do for us!.. Much love to you and your family.........
Just some helpful tips for people watching. In a survival situation you want to conserve as many calories as possible. Wearing a backpack while fishing is useless calorie expenditure and increases your chances of getting injured which can easily be fatal when you’re alone.
Another thing to be careful of is when you’re sleeping in caves or under rocks and you want a fire, you NEED to slowly heat the rock before you create a large fire. If you make your fire too fast the rocks can crack and kill you in your sleep!
Finally. If you managed to get some of your socks wet (or any smaller clothing items) if you put the wet socks in your sleeping bag your body heat will dry them out overnight. A water bottle with warm water will also help keep you warm in a sleeping bag when it gets super cold!
only river rocks and sandstone are dangerous in a fire, neither of those were used in this video
Oh man by 7:30... after the wet gumboots, cracked rod, lost fish, lost arrow, the snapped rod and your dejected reaction - comedy gold! 🤣
You know wearing bright orange is fine when you're hunting because I've heard that deer can't see the orange. Fish can though. Fish see bright orange. They hear you move and drop stuff on the rocks. You actually have to sneak up on fish unless you're in a noisy river with limited visibility range. Fish in a quiet clear lake are the hardest to catch. If you can't move in quietly, stoop down in the brush or amongst the rocks and wait five minutes before casting because fish have the attention span of a cat. They'll forget they saw you come up. Also, lures aren't always effective.
I don't think he.... Or ANYONE cares or even asked
I don't know what that other rude lad is on about who replied to you, this is super helpful to know. Just started getting into fishing more, appreciate it!
When you screamed yes and it echoed back made me so happy for you. It's like we were right there with you 🥳
Him not catching a fish giving anyone else extreme anxiety....or just me
I was pretty anxious 😟
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If you watch his show, you know he's a terrible fisherman.
@@roselyncavalida6630 I know but he is getting better all the time lol
Hey-X; You Pretty Much Know Your Stuff! Wonderful Expeditions/Adventures! You Gain in knowledge anytime you fail, but you explain-instead-complain, in such a Spiritual way that is one in-tune with Mama-Nature! I ❤ that particular Peace you bring! These Videos are without a doubt Real-Tru to Life in the Wilderness! Public in General, would not know what it takes to be able to survive (like U Do), so far out of contact with others!
You're Videos are Amazing in all aspects! I Appreciate it, & I Thank You for sharing your Terrific Experiences with me., GBU.,SM.,NZ., ✌❤😁👍😎🤗🙏
You need to start investing in a folding net. They fit in a bag easily, can extend 5ft or so, and will save you a lot of lost fish and stop you from slipping off edges all the time and make fish retrieval much safer and less traumatic for the fish.
Xander keep up the great work. I’m a new subscriber and really enjoy your uploads. I used to be a follower of Joe Robinet, for years, but he has lost his way on bushcraft, basic survival etc content. Now I see him camping in trailers, using quads etc. Not what I’m after. Your content is exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you.
Beautiful fish!😍 I would have cooked it putting a stick in mouth and sliding it along spinal until it reaches the tail. Stick or branch has to be strong enough and you can sculpt it flat. Don't put it too hot. Be patient and take some time...😋
It was so fun and exciting to watch, but I always appreciate your hard work. Your attitude always teaches a lesson.
Great video. I too am starting my journey in nature. You are by far doing great things very inspired.🤘🏽
I'm sure this has been said before, but...I just want to say how much it means to see guys like you showing mistakes in videos and helping other people learn. I'll make sure to check my poles on the way out next time :) Thanks for the videos.
Love your content, X. You’re a positive force on TH-cam, which is exceptional considering most of the content on the platform. You’re a positive influence and I think that’s awesome. If I wasn’t petrified of bears I’d be inspired to go out and do it myself. 😂
33:33 Glad your perseverance paid off, lovely to see. That big smile says it all!
this video is so relaxing while im sick.
A wonderful video! Not sure how I haven’t stumbled across your channel until now. I get out for an overnight in the woods as often as I can, nothing like it to de-stress.
Greetings from the U.K.
Really enjoying your videos. I just came across your channel recently after being a big Joe Robinet fan for years. I appreciate the authenticity and the fact you're really out there doing it for all of us to see, successes and failures alike. Some channels out there stage stuff and half their advice would get someone killed in a real survival situation.
Top quality videos as always. I don’t normally watch longer videos but I just can’t help myself with your content.
I didn’t know you had struggled with addiction but I swear man the first video I ever saw was the bow vid with you and clay and I could see in your eyes that you hadn’t always been that way if it makes sense and had a deep intuition that you had overcame some things like I’m trying to do with my life right now and these videos are a big help you just show what dedication and not getting overwhelmingly mad at things can make a major difference in the ending of a situation
You seem like a great person man and I would love to know more about you and I’ve realized with getting sober it’s almost like nature and “my mind “ are coming back to me in the best ways if that’s makes sense like doing random shit like going in the woods and looking for good ash to make a spear and just enjoying it man
I’m only 18 with a one year old angel and these videos have so much more meaning behind them than some people realize I think
Really Great stuff Xander, Enjoyed this, thanks for bringing us along. Blessings from Oregon .. Mike.
Love the video! It’s refreshing to see someone be so authentic in their learning and growth. Idk what your skill level and experience is so this may be advice, or it might be something you already know.. the telescoping poles are a great option, slide a rubber boot over the eyes and you’re protected. Also, when cooking trout, you can make a small rock channel for the smoke flow over the trout. It takes a lil bit longer but you will garner more nutrients and a significant increase in fatty acids. Not a judgement, I bet it was nice and tasty the way you did it, I just want to see people like you master the craft and inspire others.
When you said, "it's like an oyster............no it's not," had me cracking up! That was hilarious
I was 2 and a half years sober but I slipped December 21st 2023… so now I’m only 4 and a half months… but I will get there again. I am strong and I’m worth it! And god loves me :)
Ps. I too am from Canada. BC bound! Haha
Edit: I’m writing this as you caught your first fish and landed it!