hey jay. im dealing with a life altering injury for a few months now. your videos are the only thing that bring me peace and comfort. i don’t usually comment on yt but thank you.

From Africa: I’ve been in warm waether my entire life and i had to get a blanket to watch this video, that’s how cold it made me feel. Great content

THANKS FOR THE JOURNEY HAPPY THANKSGIVING LOVE FROM MICHIGAN

The cold kills batteries. Here in Maine, mine does great in the summer, winter not so much. FYI keep your sodium level up. I camped for a week when I got home, the next day I was in the hospital for 3 days, critical low sodium level. Passed out, face planted on a tile floor, broken nose and lost a front tooth.

My favorite way to sleep…”cold nose, warm toes.”

Jay you want to conserve firewood in the tent? You double wall inside and you’d be surprised at the efficiency increases. Get hold of some canvas drop tarps that painters use. Fasten those to the inside of your frame. Cover from the peak to the floor. Works great 👍

Those sparks slo-mo from the golden fire pit was epic.

Get the first heat up the chimney and it will draw better. Thanks for the video.

You should keep the old grease to help you light futur fires.

Jay is a great camping partner, he so graciously does all the work so I can rest and stay warm on the couch, he does the cooking while I munch my favorite delivered pizza and even though he doesn’t drink I sip on my homemade strawberry margarita. The scenery, both day and night is so beautiful to behold while I tag along for the adventure. So Jay, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a great camping companion. Stay strong and stay blessed🌲☃️

Jay, when using any files, only put pressure on the push stroke never on the pull. Files are designed to cut on the push only. A small amount of damage is done to the file every time you apply pressure on the pull stroke. Same while sharpening your axe, push strokes only with the sharp end of the axe facing away from you. Another hit is to clean your file with a metal brush after using it because microscopic chips fill the gap between the file teeth making it less efficient just like a dull chain on the chainsaw. I used to use two files to sharpen the chain, first with coarse file then with a smooth (fine) file just like sharpening a knife. It takes a little longer but worth it. Great video, keep them coming.

I love the smell of starting a fire in a wood stove. I lived in a home that was heated with a wood stove and there's nothing like the smell of that early morning fire and coffee perking on the stove. Oh man do I miss that.

Try this trick just put a little bit of water with your snow just a tiny bit you'll be surprised surprise how much easier it is to melt Keep it coming great job

Winter videos have something magical in them

As soon as I checked my you tube channel, there you were. I stopped what I was doing, and watched your wonderful videos! Love them all, especially the winter ones! ❤️

I love the fact and the sound of pride when you say the sweater is " Canadian made"...........we should all have that attitude about our country.

Jay , I always use charcoal lighter fluid or diesel in a squeeze bottle to start my fires with. I have been doing that for years. I can’t take the cold temperature like I used to I’m 73 now and have knee problems so I stay at home a lot. I used to love going out for sometimes a week at the time. I really enjoy your videos , work safe and god bless

Kk Jay, have a great time with family. Next time that lake be thick with ice. Great vid by the way.

“It’s quite girthy “…..awesome way to describe the tree. 😁

Keep them videos coming. Love the winter ones the most. Love the sound of footsteps on the frozen snow and the the crackling sound of the nice fire.

I really enjoy escaping my world through your world.

Got here right on time 💪

yeah -23c that's nice ill bet there's no mosquitoes buzzin around now, the coolest its been here is -5c and yeah it get's dark between 4 and 4.30 no amount of snow yet oh well I like it and I cant wait for your next video Jay you have the best time laps and slow motion and scenery I have ever seen thanks man and stay safe

Nice video Jay, Just a tip in passing. Insulate the ceiling with 2" foam insulation and put some between the walls and canvas, it will make a world of difference. I lived in a wall tent off grid in S.W. Alaska for 5 years and was never cold. One more thing whe you sharpen your chain, don't go back and forth, just go forward 2 or 3 times and follow the angle on the tooth. Now, the meals, they looked mighty tasty and I am going to try them. Your videos are top notch and I really enjoy them, looking forward to future videos. Thanks for sharing.

Great outing, thanks for taking us along.

Always a great time at the Tent...looking forward to the next video.

WINTER is finally here, cant wait for the future videos for this season.

Nothing more important than family….even the tent, 🙂🙂 Yeah sweat is a killer. I rode my bike year round for two years, and xcrountry skied for many years, and people were surprised by how little I wore. I’d ski to minus 15c, and ride till about minus 22c. Gotta block the wind with something like wool, but not so much that vapour can’t escape. If you could find a cotton canvas jacket or a cheap windbreaker, then layer so you can take a bit off as needed would be best. Whatever it takes to not sweat. Oh, and nothing says you have to hurry. You can slow down too. Your cutting board looks like it’s bamboo. I saw on a cooking channel that it’s so hard, that it can wreck the edge of your knives. Since you love those knives so much, you may want to get a regular wood board…or not. 🙂

New to your channel. Great video love your set up its brilliant. Manchester UK here.

to preserve your silky blade you can buy a draw knife and strip the bark where you cut before sawing. Its the dirt in the bark that dulls the blade fast. Even though its more work it might still be worth it. Also, you probably already know this stuff, but a strop might help you keep your blades sharp without having to resharpen removing metal. Just a few suggestions not any criticism.

Love watching these videos. I have two teenage children but in a few years I plan to have a place to just do what your all doing. Keep inspiring us working class folks who souls is calling for nature and adventure. Great video.

Boy oh boy...that's darn cold hey! Inside looks cozy and warm. You are brave camping in this weather. Enjoy!

As for matvhes "The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts."

That sandwich would be a BCT. Bacon Cucumber Tomato. 🥓 🥒 T🍅

Great video, very relaxing.👍

Make sure you stay warm out there..

Hey Jay! I've waited for winter camping videos and yours are truly wonderful. The evening shot with the moon, you can literally see the rotation. That with the Northern Lights is on my bucket list. As much as I enjoy your videos, I am envious as well. Enjoy time with your family and hope all things are good for you. See you in a couple of weeks! Blessings.

That outside fire with the sparkels in slow mo... that sure was the moneyshot.🤩

I really want that cold. when it's going down to -20 and lower it's no longer cold it's getting warmer. But as always we probably never going to get it. Now days it comes some snow, then then the temperature goes to low + temp and everything starts to melt, getting ice, some negative degrees for some days then some snow and all starts over again. Really miss the long cold periods we hade in the late 80's and 90's. never complain about the cold, some days it's gone. And i'm not sure it's climate change or some natural changes, it can be a combination. Stay safe out there on wilderness Jay. really love your videos :D

Hi Jay! Got you 10 minutes from upload! How's that? Hey how are you my friend? It must be great to get back to your wilderness sanctuary where you can continue to develop your survival skills, and enjoy the peace and sanctity of your homestead. I just love it all.. and I love that you share it with me. I revel in it.. and imagine it's beautiful intimacy. Thank you... You're a good man. 👍😊

You mentioned in a past video that you wished the woodstove doors were gasketed. Take a look at replacement door gasket kits for outdoor wood boilers. They have gasket material and adhesive designed for high heat. Could easily be made to work with those doors, just would need to install it the day you leave when the woodstove isn't cranking out heat. The adhesive and gaskets would be set so it's ready for your next trip back to the tent.

I was happy to see you did a cold weather test with the battery saw. People who still think batteries and electric is "the answer" is lost. In cold weather, or for sustained power, fossil fuels are still the best….and eat that grease! Keeps you warm my friend. 🙂🙂

I love winter, I love the cold, but now I get excited for winter also because you post the winter videos this time of year, love the content you put out, humble and honest, a great person to watch and i enjoy seeing how much you enjoy the winter also.

Frying the potatoes outside was smart. No funky smells. I love your videos

Another great video! Enjoy your time with your family!

Jay you should place a few trail camera out and about your property to see who you share the land with

Hello Jay, an great video. Many people likes the winter but not me.It is nice to see other people enyoing the snow. Waiting for an other video of you. Keep it up.

Jay, that bacon, mater and cucumber sandwich looked great. Steak and fried wedges nothing not much better. Good thing you had your fire ready to go coming in damp, not a good condition to be in. Great video and a great trip. 👍 👍👍👍

Love the winter videos. They are magical

FINE STEEL WOOL and a 9 volt battery work great for starting your fire inside or outside.... all-weather, (the windier the better)... Just touch the two poles of the battery to the piece of steel wool and POOF... instant fire. 🤠 You can use just a pinch for dry kindle and a whole pad for wetter/greener kindle. It will give about a minute of full burn time. We use it as a fire-safety training tool because everyone always has that "Junk Drawer" at home and when old AA batteries and metal meet.... well... a lot of house fires actually start that way. In addition... sprinkle a little flour or powdered creamer between your fingers, over the top of your beginning flame (like you would salt on food)... and it will cause an instant flare-up which catches much quicker as well.. Try it over a candle or lighter first, and you'll see. 🤠

another amazing Camping Video, Cutting all of that Wood🪵 🪵 🪵 ,and Preparing those delicious meals, making me hungry for sure, loved the sound of crisp hard snow as you walked through it, and the sound and view of the fire 🔥 as it burns in that big old wood Stove, loved the camping ⛺️ adventure,gave your work a big thumbs up 👍🏻, for amazing camping Content.

Man I like your description it so professional and informative. You are really getting good at this stuff. You need a pet marten or weasle around the tent. Even whiskey jacks would be something.

Hi Jay! 3 things i think would be useful for you: 1. A collapsible pocket bellow 2. A canning funnel 3. The "OVE GLOVES" Been binge watching your channel every night, for the last 3 nights 😊 Love the channel, the music and your attitude ❤

I understand your feelings about being between the warm and cold. I've done that many times myself and I look for it and enjoy it. It's like being on the edge between danger and safety.

What a great video! It was definitely a cold weekend for sure, bravo for enduring that brutal windchill. ✌️

14:20 4:30pm and this darkness!? Hey, my friend, you went deep into the mountains this time huh?

The thing i dislike the most about winter is the short days ! I’m in the south east of England 52.7° N, just south of London & it’s dark now here shortly after 4pm & not light until 6.30 - 7am, in a month it’s winter solstice & the daylight hours will be 6-6 ½ hours. You wanna do great wedges or chips, you gotta boil them first, let them drain then fry them up, that way you get nice crisp outsides & soft fluffy insides.

Looking good up there Jay.You are in the perfect spot to enjoy Canada North. I especially like your commentary as you enjoyed your coffee at the shelf saying that you could embrace the cold, fresh air on the front while the warmth of the fire kept you warm. Awesome moment(s).

ohhh wooow!!! You definitely know how to make a real good camp video. I can't wait for what's coming next. thank you Jay.

Those Northern lights are so beautiful. I hope to see them one day!

As always feels good to watch and relaxing

Good evening Brother Jay 😁 it looks like your getting the snow you hoped for 😁 stay warm brother 😁☕

Right on, I just got back to my camper and didn't have anything planned this evening until now! That trek across the frozen lake is such an awesome way to start the episode. Have a great evening Jay!

Enjoy this little break.

Wow! An awesome video Jay! Love that little walk out in the dark on the lake! Hard to get continuous cold temps here in Nova Scotia. In winter, one day can be -15°c and the next can be +10°c! I enjoy winter if we can get at least a week with below freezing temps... With winters now in Nova Scotia, it's mid January before lakes are safe to even walk on! It's good to see & experience real cold through your videos! 😁

Ugh! It's just getting cold here, nothing like what you're enduring. I think 18 or 19F. I'm having trouble getting motivated to do anything but sit in front of wood stove. Thanks, curious about those electric saws.

Hello there from Sweden...Buy a fan (selfspeeding/running fan from the heat no power needed) to put on top of the woodstove to circulate the heat ill promise you that helps to get a wormer tent...Pushing the warm air around a tip from me ;)

Well Jay, once again you have out done yourself. 22:13-22:18 on the counter is the money shot. Thanks for takeing us on the adventure and the great video work.

Great video.... again :) Have a nice winter, we are watching :)

Open the tent flap to get the initial gust. for the stove...So when you are winter camping, what do you do for bathroom facilities? Wood stove body warmth sounds delicious! Beautiful videography👏👏👏

Jay great videos! Keep them coming.

I can’t wait for the day you start to build your cabin a permanent structure! Love your videos Jay! I’m out at my cabin with a fire going watching this right now🌲🍻🔥

Buddy, too many branches, not enough airflow could be easily remedied with a pocket bellows. I really don't understand why more bushcrafters do not use this tool. Lovely vid. Keep them coming.

cant wait for the next video Jay!

Jay, thank everyone again for being able to start the fire on arrival. Go get a flat bar of metal ( 12 inches x 1 1/2 )bend it to a 90 about 2 inches down. drill a hole in short piece for a handle for the big pot. Save the oil in a container where you keep your fire wood, you never know. Pouring into the fire may not be the best idea. Get the smallest spoon in containing and use it for salt and pepper, spilling it on your food ( by distraction, clutz, or sneeze ) and you ruined your meal. Are you still seeing your friend?

I have never thought of a bacon cucumber tomato. Looks great. Gonna have to try that. And finally an outdoor channel where the guy chews with his mouth closed... thumbs up.

Awesome video Jay. Great shots of the lights, moon & stars, and things on fire, as always. Ever consider taking the sled out to collect up a big pile of snow for water making? Only one trip out on the lake and you can just pile what you don't use right away beside the tent for later. Enjoy your time with family. It goes by too fast. See you next trip.

Great video Jay. When u sharpen your chain on the Saw, only use the file in one direction. Preferably pushing away from you. U are so lucky to have snow up there so early. Winter is awesome Take care n be safe. Enjoy.

Oh man being Canadian I can tell just how cold it is in this video by the squeak of the snow. Nostril sticking cold!

Another great video! Thanks for letting me live vicariously.

Leave the E-saw at home where you can charge it. Sharp gas saw is way better in your temps. Mine lives on the back of my sled. Always starts. Make sure to use isopropyl gas line antifreeze.

Really enjoyed this one! Bye for now 🙂 👋

I love that chain sharpening tool. The sandwich looked great minus the cucumber 🥒 lol

Welcome Back Jay. I miss your video's. it's 10 pm now and after the steak and taters im hungry. Keep warm and be safe.

See ya soon!

Nuther great video, Jay!!! -5F makes ice pretty quickly!! Looking forward to the next one!! Merry Christmas!! Paul

Hi Jay ! beautiful video man !! Since I have a similar set up like yours, I'd like to share a few tricks of mine. I installed aluminium foil bubble insulation on the inside walls. No more cold drafts and excellent light and heat reflection...and the fire reflects on the aluminium...looks like a million stars inside the camp !!! I solved the problem about having heat during the night....I just don't have any. I let the stove go out before going to bed. That way I go to bed dressed and with the appropriate sleeping bag to keep me warm without relying on the stove. Nothing worse than going to bed hot, sweety and half naked and the waking up half frozen. But I do have a secret weapon.... put a nice round rock on the stove 30 min before going to bed, wrap it in a cloth to prevent burns and put it at your feet in the sleeping bag. I will last for many hours. Leaving a pot full of water on the stove is the best way to have water fast for the next trip. I've been doing this for many years. Thanks again Jay and take care !!

Thank you for a relaxing time in the woods! Safe travels with your family!

Your food really looks great. You always say how good it is. I thought a while ago you said you can't taste anything. I just got over covid 19 testing positive and I couldn't taste anything and everything tasted like shit. I really love your videos.

Cheers Jay for a great video thanks for sharing take care see you on the next video 👍

What a great video, almost could feel the cold through the screen! Can't wait for the next one!

Jay I really enjoy your videos, keep them coming and stay safe.

I like the way you think when it comes to your heating source, wood. Most folks think, "yeah, I have enough", they never do. In my opinion, if you think you have enough firewood....then you need to triple that and then some!! Better to have "too much" and know that your going to be warm than to run out and freeze your ass off.

Jay family is very important. Cant wait till December

Not sure if any of the other comments mention this but the best tip I can suggest for a chainsaw is to take a little bit off the rakers or depth gages every time you sharpen the chain or they will be sticking up higher than the the teeth.it didn’t seem like the saw was getting as much bight as could be.

Love watching your videos Jay. Enjoy your special time with your family. Looking forward to your next video. God bless you.

Can't wait to get back to my Hideaway, in the spring , thanks for sharing , love your channel

Man I'm not looking forward to those cold temperatures haven't had those yet here in northern Ontario yet.I have to say I love that wool sweater you can't beat them for warmth.Stay warm and safe great video. 🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍👍

One day I’ll see the northern lights. It’s a dream of mine to camp under them. Love your videos man.

the aurora borealis was awesome photography Jay.