Surviving the Chill: Staying Cozy Winter Camping
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- In this week's video, we headed into the Chippewa National Forest in search of solitude. Life can feel exhausting with the constant chatter from people and social media. So, I'm going to do a mental reset by getting away from it all, and I'm bringing you with.
While loading up the camper Tuesday night, I forgot the ice auger......I had one job to do!! But it was ok because the ice was only 6 inches thick. My drone had another mishap, but i resloved the issue. At least I was able to catch something with the fishing pole. One day, I'll invest into a drone with anti-collision technology.
With all that being said, Mother Nature decided to reward my efforts with an amazing sunset and a beautiful shot of the northern lights. We will go ice fishing again soon. I would like to make it a catch and cook video on day.
I'm so thankful that I have the ability to escape into the wild and check out from society. I really want to thank everyone for the letters and gifts. Your kind words give me the motivation to make an adventure every weekend.
Thanks for joining me on this week's camping adventure in the wild.
The artichoke recipe:
Two 14oz cans of artichoke hearts. (Not marinated)
Drain and chopped up.
One cup of sour cream
One cup of mayonnaise
16oz of softened cream cheese
Two and a half cups of freshly grated parmesan cheese
Garlic......one clove.... or four, depending on what a clove is.
Dill weed to taste.
Preheat grill, oven, or smoker to 350 degrees F
Mix sour cream, mayo, cream cheese, garlic, and 2 cups of parmesan cheese. Stir until your arm falls off, or until the cream cheese is smooth.
Put the dip in a baking pan. It will sweal up a little bit, so don't overload the pan. I used two bread tins.
Sprinkle remaining half cup of cheese on top with a little bit of dill weed. (Dill weed is not necessary)
Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
OK Kenny, there may be better fisherman on YT...but your drone casting is world class!
And the sound of the crowd cheering!
Lol. Thanks!
@@brenda5511I cheered out loud. Kenny did the impossible.
🥳
I am impressed that you do this alone. Your content and editing are great.
Thank you. It's fun trying to imagine how scenes will match up when recording them. Sometimes, I forget what I'm talking about when I move the camera around mid sentence. But recording and editing is enjoyable for me. Thanks for the compliment.
That’s what I enjoy about truck camping with you. You always do all the work 😎
Definitely getting ingredients and making your dip this week. I love your channel Kenny. I live in the deep South, so your winter adventures are fascinating to a guy who never even sees snow.
Don't ditch the generator. It could save your life one day. As always, great video!
The more I think about it, the more I'm agreeing with you. Thanks
Not only do I love all your camping videos, I love the recipes. I have a favorite recipe I need to send you to try over a camp fire.
That would be awesome!
I live in Scotland, and although we are way up north, the gulf stream and climate change means we never get ice thick enough to fish through or really walk on . Its always been my dream to go ice fishing . Thanks for taking us along . Love your videos
Thank you. 😊 I do enjoy getting on the ice. Thanks for following along.
Time to John-innovate !!! Bring my John-firecan kit (rocket stove) onto the lake. Bring lengthy copper tubing. Closed loop tubing. Place over the rocket stove and superheat the air which circulates to dropped copper tubing into the vertical water column creating warmed water that the fish will swim to and get warm (and get hungry). Then drop down some warm lure bait - and catch a gob of fish in that area !!!
Kenny, the sunset was gorgeous and the northern lights were amazing!
Yummy dip and naan…but you need to slather all that cheesy goodness onto a big french loaf, cut in half and baked in that snazzy oven!
You had me laughing with the applause overlay! That drone can sure take a lickin’!
I have been binging yoir videos from the beginning….wow oh wow! Loving them.
I feel like I owe you gas money now..been on the road with you for a week!
I have never been ice fishing and found it fascinating.
Sometime you and Mandy need to make it to Utah.
36 State Parks, 5 National parks 4 National forests and 4 recreation areas.
With your rig, you would have maximum access to about 23 million acres of public land.
Or so I am told..lol my butt is parked on a mountain that would take years to explore all the sites.
Anyways…good food, good film, good friends..can’t ask for more than that!
Thanks for bringing us along and see you next week!
I forgot to ask:
What is the move called when you set up shots to show you coming and going?
I assume you are driving away from the camera, but then go back and retrieve it. Clean it up in the edit.
But what is that called? When I fist started watching, I assumed it was another person with you.
But obviously that is not right.
Either way, it must take ALOT of time. My favorite is when you drive over your camera. That’s just cooool!
Your idea with the French bread sounds AMAZING!!
I appreciate you going back and watching the older videos. I know the first year or so are a little cringy....I have learned a lot about editing and recording over the last few years. When I started, I had zero experience. I bought a used gopro 9 off eBay and a 500 dollar laptop off Craigslist. I didn't own a computer prior to the channel.
That's exactly how I do it. I have no clue what's it's called. I try to pick up editing ideas when I watch movies. I find movies have the best transitions.
Thanks Kenny for another great video. You are such a master at putting these together start to finish. Makes me feel like I am there camping. I am gearing up to get me a set up like yours. I am 61 retired and figure it is time. Have a great rest of the week and say hello to your daughter.
Very cool! Thanks for watching.
Yes! Kenny, I love reading the nice comments that people give you. You deserve it!! You’re not a money man, just a good guy,with good values. God Bless you.
When you pulled that sled out of your truck I thought how is he going to fish without an auger....lol. Good thing you had an axe. I was blown away by the lack of snow, but yeah, great for making good ice.
I can't believe it took me so long to recognize it. Sometimes, I feel like I'm just going through the motions, and life is a fog.
Another outstanding video. Thanks for taking us along!
See you Tuesday !!😀
Dented truck, wet socks and a drone in a tree… a wise man once said “ you’ve got to pay to play”😁 Amazing Northern Lights! Great food and beautiful, peaceful spots! I really enjoy hanging out with you on Tuesday nights! See you next week!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Kenny!! Just sitting here waiting for your fun video! Thanks again! ~M
Kenny, I enjoyed your camping presentation.
I’m really glad you verified that there is no fish in that lake 😁
At least you practiced your casting skills and caught your drone 👍
Also I say stay with the generator ya just never know when it could really help you out. I have the same one love it.
Once a week i get to settle in and relax for half an hour. Thank you brother for bringing us along and letting us sit back and remember that the simple things will always be the best!
Thanks, I appreciate that.
You share your passion and i am glad you do you make new videos and I will be there thank you for bring us a long
I appreciate that!
Isn't a bunch of cloves called a bulb and one piece is the clove.
Your probably right. That's what Mandi said as well.
@@KennyOfAllTradesgarlic is measured with your heart , you did it the right way ! Great video as always , I really look forward to your posts. Nice cast on the drone too, master class.
I camp in the back of my 97 toyota 4runner and love it.
Those are awesome vehicles. We don't see many up here, but I loved all my Toyotas. The old 22R's were awesome little engines.
I like this comment! Thanks!
Thanks! Another great video! My favorite this year!
Very cool! Thank you Bary! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I always appreciate the support.
wish i could be as easy goin as u.........its a great way to be.....and comfortable for those around you too
Thank you for the kind words.
My friend Kenny is the 💣.. I just love him..he is so kindhearted 😊😊😊❤
Mr. Kenny, this is my second of your videos ive watched in 2 days, wouldn't have really any comment, But I saw the timestamp on this post, December 1st. My Father's Birthday was December 1st, 1926. He would have been 97 this year. He was born in Oakland California. I was born in Oakland California in 1967 to him and his wife, my Mother.
..the fun thing I didn't snap to until I was a young Married man, myself. 😂 The math? Between 12/1/1066 and August 2nd, 1967?
When I made the connection I was 😳, then 😂, then 👍🤟🤙.
Happy memories shared are how we know ourselves.
🎉
That dip looked amazing.Enjoyed your video.
Thank you Doris.
Fellow Minnesotan here who now resides in Virginia. My first thought on the lake was how much I wish I could Ice skate again on the lakes, especially with no snow! My sister sent me a picture the other day of the lakes frozen with no snow on her drive to the cities. The little girl in my wants my ice skates again! Thanks Kenny, we enjoy your videos!
Thank you! I might have to find my skates. That would be cool for next week's video.
Great video. Can't wait to try that recipe.
Alright Alright Alright
Out did yourself this weekend…best campsite by far and after 2.5 years, well worth the wait to catch the Northern Lights…stunning, absolutely stunning!
Fish caught 0
Drones caught 1
Better keep your day job, going on the pro fishing circuit isn’t gonna happen 😝
And what? No meat this weekend? Just about fell outta my chair! 😂
But that spinach…eeer…artichoke dip looked scrumptdelicious! 😋 🤤
Thanks for letting tag along for another weekend KOAT…always look forward to Tuesday evening with you and Larry!
As always, stay safe out there…..
Thanks Mike. I glad you enjoyed this one!
Kinda cool to watch not only your workmanship but also the ticker of likes and comments upticking faster than I can type. Well done. You have become the Tuesday night YT standard my friend. ❤
That is so kind of you to say. Thanks!
I love that you take the time to reply to all these folks. But you know you don’t have to with me. I’m a truck camper too. Stay cool my friend.
Thanks for that. I remember how cool it was whenever I would get a response for the channels I watched. I know there will come a day when I will not be able to keep up with it.
Awesome save of the drone. Great video!
You can never have too much garlic. You had me until artichoke but I might have to try it.
Nice job getting the Northern Lights.
I would keep the generator. you never know when you might need it in a pinch.
The day I take it off will be the weekend I need it the most. That's the way the universe works.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Murphy at its best.
I really love spending time with your adventures, thanks for sharing😊
I really appreciate your time spent watching the videos and providing great comments! 👍
Awesome northern lights after 2-1/2 yrs!!! I live in pa and in 05 I was lucky to catch a glimpse of them this far south!!! I would love to experience all the colors u caught on vid!!! How awesome!!! Thanks for the fun content! Keep it going… 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for all your hard work....enjoy the rest of your week
REB🤠
Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks Kenny for the uplifting content.
Hahah. "Know it is safe to walk on, cuz, you got out there"! Omg that was funny 😂
I love respect that you pick up trash left by others.
You eat like I used to. Keep it up and get ready for the high blood pressure from too much salt. Love your video's.
I'm almost 50. But I'll always be 30 in my head. One day I'll have to start living healthier.
Anther great video Kenny good work loved the campsite. Pretty crazy were in December and no snow I live 30 miles north of Duluth and we have about 7 inches of good ice around here. Should be a good winter for fishing. Thanks for the great videos.
Thanks for watching! I spend a lot of time up your way. This year, the fuel prices kept me closer to home. That's why I had so many videos finding dispersed camping in the Chippewa compared to years past when I was in the Superior National Forest. I love your area. I even thought about moving that way years back. There was a position open in Silver Bay that I was interested in. But my girls were too young at the time for me to move that far away from their mom. Maybe one day Mandi and I will find a home on the North Shore. If you ever see me up that way, make sure to say hi.
You made a awesome video Kenny..really enjoyed it.. beautiful camping site.
It's Tuesday great videos ty kenny
Another good one Kenny. Enjoyed the video. Hope you have a great week
Good stuff! Give up on the onboard Onan? Having a backup everything is the best plan!
I still have the Onan. It's ao darn loud. And it's still finicky to start. I have to play with the throttle to get it going. Once it's running, it's completely fine.
Awesome video! Thanks for taking us along.
Always an awesome video, keep the adventures coming
Hello from Ontario, Canada, I really enjoy your videos!
Thanks! I appreciate the comment. I'm glad you found the channel.
Im trying your meatloaf recipe today! Its in the oven as we speak! Thanks again for your excellent videos! I'll keep you posted!
Awesome!!!. I hope you like it! 👍
@@KennyOfAllTrades it was fantastic! I didn't wrap it in bacon though. I'm heavy enough! (Also, didn't have any) Lol
@brooksikev I'm glad to hear you liked it. 👍
Love your videos - I look forward to them every Tuesday. I was jealous seeing all that downed birch bark. I'm an artist and use that stuff like crazy. never take it off the trees. See ya next Tuesday!
You'll have to send me an email. I'll ship you out a box if you are ever in need.
Oh, thank you (I was secretly hoping you would say that) I am always in need..@@KennyOfAllTrades
Kenny, you are a true Minnesotan I know because you get excited about 32° weather and you were breaking a sweat at 32❤
Thanks! 🙂
Great video as always! Glad you were able to get the drone back unharmed. Your cold weather camping videos are great. Can't wait for more!
Thanks!
Just the best my friend
Hey Kenny, thanks for sharing your weekend. I was enjoy your videos.
another great video..I’ve also been watching bwca videos lately looking forward to next spring to get out & find the solitude ,peace & quiet
I used to go up there as a young man. I've done a few 2 week Portages.That is some truly pristine wilderness.
It's too bad that the National Park service has banned recording without proper permits. I couldn't even make a video if I wanted to. Well.....if I paid for the application and provided a detailed itinerary of recording locations and times, I could see if they approve it. Then, if it is approved, I could pay for the required permits and shoot the video. The Department of Interior has really made it hard to push record on my Gopro in national parks.
Great time lapse of the night skies. I’ll have to try that artichoke dip. Love that stuff. Another great video.
Thanks for watching!
kENNY KEEP THE AUGER IN YOUR TRUCK. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, MY LADY EVEN ENJOYS THEM
Thanks 👍
Have the same generator and keep up the videos... our family watches these.. we watched this video while eating dinner and really try to follow you. you give us something to look forward to after a long day of work Kenny! Thank you
That's awesome! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.
Kenny, thank you for the beautiful campsite you go to, and thanks for sharing this with me
Some day soon I would love to visit that area as long as I could convince the wife. I think any time of the year except winter of course. I may need a guide if we make it out there. I love the secluded sites you visit.
I can always help you find a spot. Send me an email before you head out, and I can get you a few locations just in case one is already being used.
love ur camping!!!!
Kenny, you make awesome videos, You're a pleasure to watch. Keep up the awesome work. Thank you, Dan
Thanks Dan, I appreciate the compliment.
@KennyOfAllTrades Your welcome.. I will be watching for a long time to come. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 & Happy New Year to you and your family. It was very awesome of you to respond back. I watch you every day. Thank you, Dan
Your dip looks so good. I’m going to make it. Yum
I have a question. Going down those back roads have you ever encountered another camper coming at you?
Yes, it can happen, rarely campers... more often ATVs. The guy with the biggest rig usually gets to keep going. I'm always looking for pulloffs on my way in. Sometimes, you have to back up 1/2 mile in order to pull off and let the other pass. I have got into areas where we will meet head-on. We will both sit and look at each other for a few seconds, knowing that there's no pulloffs. That's when I'll get out and inform the other driver of why I can't back up. It's never been an issue. It gets harder at night when it's completely dark.
Awesome video Kenny!!! I have been looking forward all week for your new video. That spot looked really awesome!! You are getting really good cooking on the fire. Your videos are so relaxing to watch it feels like we are there too. Really looking forward to your next video. Thankyou again Kenny be safe take care buddy.
Thank you for the awesome comment!
Yeah...given how cold it is and how remote you camp sometimes, I think the generator is a keeper. Beautiful spot this week! I have never seen the northern lights with my own eyes, but it's on my list of things to hunt down. Thanks for the great video this week!
Thanks for the comment!
Kenny I love your videos..
I love watching you.
Oh and FYI.. one clove of garlic is one little piece, not the whole ball .
Love this video, beautiful place to camp, thank you for the adventure.
It was a great weekend. I didn't want to leave.
Great spot. I'm looking forward to getting out ice fishing. Next week for me. Looking forward to you bagging a few this winter. Take care.
I'm gonna try again next weekend. I'm bringing the auger this time. I hope to get into a school of croppies. Fish tacos sounds good. I saw a recipe on Fish N More for fish taco sauce. I'll have to find that.
Another great video
Great spot tonight Kenny. Nice video! Gonna have to try that dip, it looked great!
It was soooo God. Thanks for watching!
Another great video, thank you. Keep the generator, always better to have multiple power sources.
Very good point. I should keep it on.
Kenny, great video. Send some leftover artichoke dip to Oregon please 😊
Great video, just like every week! Thank you for sharing your time and adventures with everyone. I recognized the bridge you drove over on your way up. Traveled that way many times to my uncles cabin years ago. Got me wondering where you are. As Minnesotans we think everything up north is "in the area".
I figured someone would recognize Outing, or the street shots in Longville. It's definitely a cute little town. The snowflakes hanging from the street light kinda make it feel like Christmas.
Mean this as a compliment, so hope you don't take offense. You are like the Mr Rogers of camping and the outdoors, love your channel. Haven't found many spots like the ones you hit here in North Texas, Just started exploring the Angelina Forrest last month, not many truly dispersed areas, but I found a couple of promising spots
I'll take that compliment all day! I wish you good luck hunting for the good spots. 👍
I have a 08 ArticFox 811. I love that thing. I call it my time machine. When I have time, thats where I spend it. I camp year round, mostly south east New Mexico. Thanks for sharing your trips with us.
Very cool. I do love the Arctic Fox camper!
I look forward to watching all the videos you make. You’re a cool, chill dude. Thanks for sharing
You answered yourself. One section is a clove. The whole thing is a bulb. I can’t wait for your taste. I bet it is pretty garlicky putting in the whole bulb! I think you should try adding some chopped fresh spinach, to make it even better.
Another glorious camping trip in the bag…..Thank you for always bringing us along with you.
Thank you Kenny nice to watch your videos each Tuesday night.
I'm glad you enjoy them
You really like to get back in there. Love it.
WINNER🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉lol thanks for sharing your adventures with us 👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
Wow, Kenny, you caught the Northern Lights on your time lapse, SOOOOO COOOOOOL! Simply beautiful! Your camping culinary skills are second to none, who cares if you catch a fish or not?! Another awesome video, so glad you make the extra effort to take us with every week. Sure, you forgot your auger, but there's always next week--at least it wasn't the coffee! Have a wonderful week, Kenny!
I was thinking about making fish tacos next week. That way I'd be forced to catch a couple fish. Or i'm going to just eat a cabbage and sauce wrap for supper.
Hi Kenny, you were talking about the scratches and beauty marks that your truck and camper have collected over time............between having a garage queen or having the enjoyment of the places it has given you........I could live with a few scratches, your rig is still a real beauty, I'd sure be proud to own it.
I know you have thoughts about taking the inverter gen off the front but I think for myself anyway I would feel much better about having a redundant power source. When needed, it would power your AC through the hottest summer days and keep your batteries charged up to run the furnace on your approaching sub zero weather.
That is very true. I have about 3500 watt hours of inverter power in the camper. It just barely gets me by with electrical necessity. I'm thinking about taking out the finicky Onan Genetator. That would give me storage for a smaller generator. I think a 2500-watt unit would would fit in there. But I will have a hard time justifying buying a different generator when the Predator works great.
That Predator has been good to you Kenny. I have a Champion 2500 dual fuel inverter/gen that I got on Amazon for a heck of a good price a couple of years ago. I think with a "soft start" on your A.C. it would work good but that would be all. If not running the AC it would take care of the rest of the camper's needs. On gas it's super efficient and really pretty quiet. @@KennyOfAllTrades
I'll probably look at going that route this spring
You and me got all that built in insulation too! Eh! I do the same, well dressed but start to sweat. I usually do one T-shirt and a hoodie. If below 28 the my carhardt goes on.
Another great video and trip!! Kenny I hope one day you can quit your full time job and do TH-cam full time and travel anywhere/everywhere you want!! Thanks for the content Kenny
Wouldn't that be the life! Thanks for the comment.
Thanks, Kenny, for another great video. You’re getting more relaxed in front of the camera and it’s fun to watch the real Kenny. The food looked delicious, the catching of the drone was hilarious, especially the special effects! And the Northern Lights were beautiful, just awesome. Please tell Mandi and your daughters hi for us. Oh and thank you for the recipe, I was reading your intro and I thought oh this sounds good, can’t wait to see Kenny put this together! Have a good week and be safe❤
Thank you for all the kind words!
Great catch!
COme along for the ride and fishing - I'll take care of the driving - (you didn't mention taking care of the fishing !) hahahaha
Don't take the generator off. You might need it. Love your videos! 💌💌
Thanks for watching. Your probably right about the generator.
Another great video, Kenny! We look forward to Tuesday evenings to watch your videos. Did you see the Northern Lights? You showed them but didn’t comment. VERY beautiful! Thanks for doing what you do!
When I went to bed, it was just a glow in the sky. It looked like I was camping on the edge of town. I really didn't think I would see anything. The next day, I checked the footage and was amazed. I wish I saw them in person that brightly.
The Chip never disappoints. Looks like we've quite a string of good camping weekends. Thanks for taking me along. 😄
I say keep the generator, makes for an easy recharge, or to run the micro, or AC in the summer. I run mine the same way on a front mount, 2000 Ford F250 Super Duty, and a heavy 2001 S&S 8.5 camper, old stuff, but the camper was top of the line when new and has ALL the comforts. May need to upgrade t an AF one of these days!
I think you are right about the generator.
I do love this camper. It is 20 years old but still looks modern. The Arctic Fox Lineup has not changed much over the years. It is a 2004 M860. It looks just like the newer 811 models.
I've had and auger for a drill in my wish list forever.
Keep the geny.
Hi Kenny. I enjoy your video's and I like your camper to. Please stay safe. I watched the video when you made meatloaf and that look good. 😊. Watch out for big foot and dog man.😊😊.
I love your videos. Well done!
New to your site. Watched 2 videos....enjoyed and subscribed.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Another fantastic video. My husband and I look forward to them each week. We are considering getting a drone so we will need to know what lure you use when drone fishing and the casting technique. 😂
Keep up the great work!!
😆 Thanks for watching!
Nice spot Kenny happy camping be safe
Awesome video!!
Northern Lights were awesome. Loved the time lapse.