-26°C Winter Tarp Camping - Algonquin Backcountry

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Жыл бұрын

For me, nothing beats being wrapped up warm beneath a tarp on a clear winter's night. Surrounded by a fresh blanket of snow, as I lie beside a warm, crackling fire and gaze out at a bright, starry sky.
Join me for a quick and simple overnight winter tarp camping trip into the Algonquin backcountry, as I try to stay warm on a cold, but beautiful night. This was a laid back trip, as one of my main goals was to scout out a new place and test some new gear. It was a great little overnight trip and it's always nice to get out in the winter. Being able to spend time outside, despite the cold temperatures, really does make winter all the more enjoyable. Tarp camping in the winter is quickly becoming one of my new favourite ways to get out in the cold.
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@robintheoutside Жыл бұрын

Cold camping has to be one of my all time favs. When people ask me why I love it so much I have a hard time putting into words the beauty and the silence mixed with the crisp air. I guess it's one of those things that you need to experience to understand. Love the new tarp, thats a wicked set up.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys. Totally agree. It’s a lot of fun and a very different experience. I’m pretty impressed with that new tarp. I’ve never used a CCS tarp before but so far so good. Can’t wait to use it on the first canoe trip of the season.

@Dinsdale2020 3 ай бұрын

This calls for a hot tent camp! You folks are the real deal. Lol 👍👍

@CanoeTheNorth 3 ай бұрын

Ya…..certainly could have used the hot tent that night. Brrrrrr. 🥶. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@bluesideup007 3 ай бұрын

I love winter camping too. A whole 'nuther experience! For the last 12-13 years I've been using a hammock exclusively. Your rendering of the experience was so good I had to put on a hoody and a cup of hot cocoa. I noticed the tarp in a number of your videos and was going to ask about it, but you answered it. A CCS as I suspected by the tie-outs. I have three of different sizes, and for the smallest, I had Dan Cooke make a custom vestibule to my specs. Great for canoe camping x 10yrs (until I switched to hammocks. I like your ridge line set up. I've got mine all in snake skins, but I'm inspired to try your set up with the bishop bag. Cheers.

@CanoeTheNorth 3 ай бұрын

You're giving me tarp envy! Thanks so much for the comment. Id love to try hammock camping if we didn't bring the dogs with us. Looks so comfortable.

@bobwalker9635 Жыл бұрын

Tip from an old timer. When you get into camp unload your sled and hang the curl over a tree branch so it stands on it's tail. In the morning you usually don't have to scrape the bottom or if you do it's much less. Thanks for sharing.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! That's a great tip. Next trip (maybe this weekend) I'll give it a go. Appreciate that Bob.

@FreakofNature1 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love the quiet! Thanks for sharing Boss🙏🏕️

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Hope you guys are having a great winter!

@kennb.3389 Жыл бұрын

Another beautiful adventure. Great setup Thank You.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenn. Worked great on that trip.

@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957 Жыл бұрын

ahhhhh that was nice. You can tell that you enjoy yourself, and we appreciate that Thank you

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. 😊

@kccox3446 Жыл бұрын

Love it Keenan, what a time to be out, thanks for sleeping through the cold for us🖐️

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks KC. Appreciate it.

@susanr1887 Жыл бұрын

Looked like a beautiful spot to camp… great video!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan.

@CMReid Жыл бұрын

Camping doesn’t get any better than that! Safe travels my friend 👍🏼

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@skibunnie31 Жыл бұрын

Can't beat those clear, crisp winter nights! The "simplicity" of this video was still quite exhilarating to watch! Winter makes you slow down a bit more to appreciate the surroundings and I love how it can completely transform even a familiar place when everything is blanketed in snow! We're looking forward to doing one of the ski-in trails up there sometime, thanks for sharing your adventure!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Oh I would love to try ski in trips in the winter time. Hope you have an amazing winter ⛷️

@ripplesandleaves Жыл бұрын

Brrr! Glad you were safe. That's serious cold. And thanks for sharing another adventure!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That’s about as cold as I want to cold camp in….maybe a warmer sleeping bag would help me out a little.

@mainetripper Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dave. Appreciate it.

@lewisrountreeiii2937 7 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video Keenan! Thank you for taking us along with you on your adventures.

@CanoeTheNorth 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. You’re more than welcome. Happy holidays. 🎄 🛶

@patbrougham9929 Жыл бұрын

I bet home felt extra cozy when you got back. Thanks for taking us on this special trip.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Pat.

@luciereadman4003 Жыл бұрын

Nice overnighter, beautiful spot. Think we all could use a little dose of silence in the woods!! Thanks for taking us along.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucie. The silence in the wintertime is just amazing. Appreciate the comment very much.

@cs6032 Жыл бұрын

Hey Keenan. Great to share your cold camp experience. Very nice video and always enjoyable to watch

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks CS. Glad you enjoyed it!

@Fluxy1725 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Your films are going to continue being an inspiration for generations to come! Thanks Keenan!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fluxy. That’s nice of you to say. 😊

@jimhanson7476 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Keenan, you can hear the cold when yo walk. Great night out

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim. Love that crunchy snow ❄️

@The93ssfd Жыл бұрын

tough young man! good for you! that is the type of activity that will keep you young!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. Always good to get outside 🏕️

@jacqueline7118 Жыл бұрын

Nothing like a beautiful cold camp! It sure makes you appreciate a fire and a warm sleep system. :) Winter is one of my fav times to camp, it is so peaceful. I really like quilts as well but at those temps a nice warm mummy would certainly do the trick. Thanks for sharing your night out! :) :)

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacqueline. Definitely time for a mummy bag. 😊

@wanderworm Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful coat you’re wearing in this video. Thanks for sharing the adventure. I agree with you that homemade dehydrated meals taste so much better than store-bought

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Once you made your own meals it’s really hard to eat anything else in the backcountry. Thanks Lisa.

@douggray1263 Жыл бұрын

I agree, the silence is almost deafening in the winter. And a mummy bag is probably the way to go for those really cold nights. I have the CCS tarp stuff sack and I love it. Especially when taking a tarp down in the rain.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug. I haven't used the tarp in the rain yet but I keep thinking the same thing every time I set it up (even if it's only been in my backyard a few times). Glad you like your CCS tarp.

@mflacke Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the tarp camping. Great video! I'm headed out the moment the Ozarks gets some snow. You're a great inspiration!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

The Ozarks looks amazing. Enjoy your trip!

@stevenelson3421 Жыл бұрын

Great videos my friend , keep doing what you guys do .

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Appreciate it.

@douggibson9084 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Keenan. -25°C was my test night in the back yard. I was warm enough but working out the pee interruptions and the keeping the face warm and the moisture around the top of the sleeping bag. It was still fun. A great way to test your gear out. Thanks again.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug. Getting up in the middle Of the night to go pee at -25 is just no fun at all!

@AlpineWarrior550 Жыл бұрын

Great video my friend, winter camping is awesome ‼️💯 Thanks for sharing, take care and Stay Strong BE LIMITLESS 👍🏻🇺🇸

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

I like it. Be limitless. Thanks very much. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces Жыл бұрын

Hello for the Rocky Mnts of Utah. This was an awesome video, your camp is epic and the beauty is amazing. I completly understand the solitude and grandure of being solo in the backcounty especially in the winter time. Its beauty is hard to describe. i do alot of all season exploring from the mnts to the deserts. As always thanks for another amazing video. If you ever get to Utah you have a standing invitation to come on some amazing backcountry adventures with me.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Oh you live in such a beautiful state. A few years ago we visited Utah and were completely blown away. It’s like another world there. Hope you have a great winter and appreciate the comment very much.

@adventureswithjosie Жыл бұрын

Hi Keenan! Just finished watching the video! Looks like a great, and cold, little overnight trip! This is the first video of yours that I've watched. Looking forward to watching more!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Hey Joise. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment. Hope you’re having a great winter 🥶.

@shinysidedown9090 Жыл бұрын

This is what winter camping should be...no stove heated tent - just you, a fire & the environment. Fabulous!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

I kinda love it like that. Nice to be able to see everything and feel like you're actually outside (although I will say in the middle of the night I might have traded it for a hot tent haha). Thanks very much for the comment.

@shinysidedown9090 Жыл бұрын

The hot tents don't stay hot all night.

@yragtgov Жыл бұрын

Beautiful quiet place in a world that's full of noise and alot of turmoil. Peaceful!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Well said Gary. Thank you.

@NotSoEpicAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for sharing your trips, looked like a good experience! "No bugs" froze my nards, but at least there was no bugs!! haha - That tarp bag/rope set up was so neat, definitely checking those out! cheers!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis. Trying to find some positives when it’s minus 26 lol 🦟

@pipopapo1113 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@calatoruldac Жыл бұрын

Hello! Congratulations for your work my friend! 👍 I don't know if I could handle it, at such low temperatures! Have a nice day! 🤗

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It was cold but I’m sure you could handle it! 😊

@terrywhite9017 Жыл бұрын

Good morning, I've never camped in those temperatures, but I hear putting the pad inside the sleeping bag is more effective. Thank you for your videos. Love to all.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry. That’s a good idea. I don’t think my sleeping bag is big enough for that but I could see that being warmer for sure. Appreciate the support.

@dwrivers47 Жыл бұрын

Looked like a beautiful trip. I’m just not made for cold camping, but really enjoy watching the vids.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Well truth be told I would always rather be on a canoe trip than winter camping but I enjoy winter camping more and more every trip. Thanks for watching and commenting as always Derek.

@pamdanyluck8639 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Just found out that you live in our area! Nice to have someone local doing this.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Pam. I think there are quite a few people in our neck of the woods doing this sort of thing 🛶 🏕️ Glad you’re enjoying the videos and we really appreciate the support.

@carolearl4761 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful but chilly just watching it! Thank you for all your hard work. I'm so lucky to have Algonquin Park in my backyard. P.S. Ashley's meals look so much more appetizing 🙂

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Ashley’s meals are much much better. Thanks very much Carol.

@5heinens Жыл бұрын

We love Cooke’s Custom Sewing (CCS)! QUALITY stuff for the serious outdoors adventurers!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Their stuff seems really well made.

@larrygorst8749 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your heart to heart fire side chats Keenan. Hot chocolate around the fire. Good Grief. Thanks for sharing, and may your flasks be full.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂. I hear you Larry. There might have been a splash 💦 of something extra in the drink 🍹.

@alanbierhoff6831 Жыл бұрын

That was fun to watch from the comfort of my couch lol

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

HHah. Thanks Alan.

@notquiteultralight1701 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff Keenan! White gas is definitely the way to go for meltin snow!!! I tried my trangia on a trip in late December. Temps were 12F for a low. I tried it after my msr white gas stove ran out of fuel. Took longer as you would expect but did work. My buddy had a full fuel canister for his stove so we were fine. Good to try different things when safe to do so. The mountain had just been blasted with a blizzard so all biofuels had a layer of ice on them, then covered in snow😂👍🏼. I liked your commentary on the food. Pretty hilarious 😁👍🏼. Take care sir. NQU

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much NQU. Im surprised that the trangia worked in those temps. Im sure patience was key watching that snow melt. Nice work though getting that done. That freeze dried food......I can't go back to it now! haha. Thanks again for the comment. Stay warm out there.

@darrendavidsonoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Braver than I am just sleeping under a tarp in those temps, but 99% of the time I have my dog with me so I always like to keep him comfortable. We haven't officially done our first winter camping trip yet but I have the gear ready now so hopefully very soon if my work schedule will allow it.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy your trip! Stay warm out there Darren 🏕️

@steddyk Жыл бұрын

You’re a beast! -25 and below is pretty brisk. I’ve let my hot tent go out for several hours in -20 just to see how good my gear was, wool blanket over the sleep pad is worth it’s weight in gold.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Oh I like the idea of that wool blanket! I’ll have to try that. Makes me warmer just thinking about it. Thanks Johnny.

@forrestry 4 ай бұрын

Nice anorak.

@CanoeTheNorth 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@gracemccoy2874 Жыл бұрын

Discovered this channel on New Years Eve this year had family visiting and we binged 4 episodes while waiting for midnight! You and Ashley are great..love the content. Keep it up!👍 I live just over an hour from Algonquin east side absolutely love that park!💕 hear any owls that night???

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Grace. So happy to hear that you have found our channel and are enjoying the videos! I didn't hear anything at night.....the only animal I heard was a raven in the morning. Completely silent night. Appreciate the comment very much.

@daleyfun2247 5 ай бұрын

Winter camping is my jam. Made some snow chains for my bike so I can get up to some remote places. No bugs and you can have a big fire!

@CanoeTheNorth 5 ай бұрын

No bugs and a big fire...sounds like a good time to me!!!

@dalethornington1527 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@T3PinR Жыл бұрын

Love the video - I'd apt for a tent to keep the body heat in, but maybe the tarp was your chalenge

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ya a tent would be kinda nice but I was itching to try out that tarp. Thanks very much for the comment.

@theamazingoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Looks like an enjoyable night in the woods. Something about winter camping is just extra peaceful. Curious what anorak you have. We've been looking at the ones from Lure of the North as they also have a kit to make it yourself which could be a fun project!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

That’s what I’ve got. Ashley and I both got one and they are our favourite piece of winter gear. Love them.

@mikefoehr235 Жыл бұрын

That orange case you have looks like an instrument case for a total station or GPS. SOKKI uses orange cases like that. Sleeping under a tarp is gutsy. Hot tent ⛺️ sure would make it more enjoyable

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. I can’t lie…..I was kinda wishing I had brought my hot tent. 🥶

@BuckMckawtheotherone Жыл бұрын

Well, Keenan, you have the LOTN anorak and Bob Dustrude saw too. Not to mention the toboggan and gear bag. Now you need to make their winter moccasins, and be all set for the cold weather. My wife and I love our outfits too. Have you ever tried the upside down fire? My wife and I love it in the winter, a four tier log fire (upside down) burns a good 4-5 hours. We made a stew and had plenty of hot water for tea and hot chocolate. Love your videos.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds perfect. I’ll have to give that a try. 4-5 hrs would be amazing. Thanks very much for the comment. Love the lure of the north stuff btw

@BuckMckawtheotherone Жыл бұрын

@@CanoeTheNorth one layer of half-split wood, 16" long, a second layer same size, at 90 degrees from those, a third layer, 90 degrees to the second, same size, then a fourth layer of splits, half the size as the bottom layers, a fifth layer 90 degrees of same splits, then, make a teepee fire on top of the fifth layer. Let 'er burn. Have a tripod ready for your pots. BTW, leave a half inch gap between the woods for air circulation. Have fun!

@louisnault7333 Жыл бұрын

Love the winter camping content Keenan! When you say 22 and 15 degree bags are you using Celsius?

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Louis. The bags are actually rated in Fahrenheit. I should have said that in the video. The outside temp was in Celsius.

@LangDu21 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful video! You definitely know how to enjoy the winter there mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Have you encountered wolves during your camping?

@CanoeTheNorth 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I think we’ve seen nearly every large mammal Canada has at one point or another camping. Thanks very much for the comment.

@jasonreid611 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy the videos…-25 is a rough night without a hot tent. I think I’d have a bonfire going.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason. Hot tents are definitely a lot more comfortable! Was kinda wishing I brought one on that night.

@cliffordwright342 Жыл бұрын

Great overnight camp. What trail were you on.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Clifford. Minnesing trail. Really nice spot.

@shawnkrooswyk680 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video Keenan! Simple, yet not choppy like some others out there. Hay, what is the gear bag you are using on the sled? I like the size and the fact that it is zipper-less! Zippers are a pain when they freeze in the winter. Thanks!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Shawn. The top bag does have big beefy zippers that I haven't had any issues with so far anyways. The zipper seems big enough that I'm not really worried anyways (and I am super picky about zipper size.). The bottom bag is zipper less and works awesome. The gear bags are both made by lure of the north. They make such high quality stuff. Appreciate the comment Shawn.

@kevinharding2099 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell us about your Anorak! It looks great.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Lure of the north.

@XanderBudnick Жыл бұрын

Nice tarp but quilts in the winter, you're crazy :p

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zander. Something makes me think you’d be out there with a wool blanket 🥶. Just saw your latest thumbnail-35…..ahhhh.

@XanderBudnick Жыл бұрын

@@CanoeTheNorth yikes no chance the cold is scary :p -35 in a hot tent :p

@HikingHansen Жыл бұрын

Great work, Keenan 👌Did your Nalgene bottle stay dry through the night? You have the biggest sled I’ve ever seen before 😄 Nice jacket by the way 👌

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mads. Nalgene stayed dry thankfully 😅. It is a huge toboggan….12” long bit it’s so nice to have the extra room if needed. 🛷. Glad you made it back from your latest trip ok…those were some cooooold temps. Looking forward to your video of the trip.

@daveconnery3384 Жыл бұрын

I like your anorak jacket. What is the brand name and where can I buy one?. Great video as always, thanks!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. It was made by lure of the north. Absolutely love it.

@canajian Жыл бұрын

👋😎👍

@katelko2637 Жыл бұрын

Your coat is beautiful and probably so warm!! Could I bug you for the name of the brand that makes them? Thank you in advance ☺️

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It’s a lure of the north anorak. It’s actually just a shell so you’ll need layers underneath for warmth but it’s an amazing piece of gear. Love it.

@katelko2637 Жыл бұрын

@CanoeTheNorth thank you so so much!! :) looking forward to future videos as always 😊

@hikeCANOEcamp Жыл бұрын

I do the same with the hot water bottle...lasts about a good 6hrs

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Works great.

@ianlindsey3616 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you getting out and enjoying winter Keenan. Looking forward to more of Canoe the North Adventures!!! Can’t beat our own dehydrated meals eh. Jon from Lost Lakes had a poutine recipe in a a recent video that looks interesting. Always looking for new food ideas THX CHEERS!!!!

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. When I went on that canoe trip with Jon, Xander and Max they all had a lot of tasty looking meal 🥘!!!

@TapioBlue Жыл бұрын

Did you change your socks for the night? Any dampness in any clothing sure can make for a chilly night.

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Hi Jane. I actually didn’t change my socks at night but they were dry. Could make for a cold night though.

@upliftedsoul369 5 ай бұрын

Brother is that source lake campground?

@CanoeTheNorth 5 ай бұрын

No. I don’t think that source lake campground rd is open in the winter. I’d have to check that though.

@twinbladepro Жыл бұрын

What camera do you use to film?

@CanoeTheNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua. This video was filmed on a Panasonic mirrorless and a iPhone 13 in a couple of scenes.

@brandonphillips9889 6 ай бұрын

Where in Algonquin is this? I am looking to do some back country winter camping but not fully sure what access points are open?

@CanoeTheNorth 5 ай бұрын

I think in this video I was near rock lake. If you phone the Algonquin park office they’ll give you a list of what access points are open and plowed. There’s quite a few.