Aurora Hot Tent! Frigid, Freezing Solo Overnighter

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3 жыл бұрын

The aurora borealis shine bright in this episode! But before that it seems to be one problem after another. My woodstove is smoky, my Coleman stove is flaming and I burnt my bannock. But, I do persevere and spend the night!
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Where do I live?
Northern Canada.
How much experience do I have?
That depends. I am pretty good at starting a fire these days and gathering wood. But I don't really have true bushcraft skills and definitely no carpentry or construction skills or training. I could probably make a shelter if I had to, but that would just come from all the KZfaq training (watching) over the years.
What gear do I use?
Canon 90D camera
Rode videomicro
Sigma Art 18-35mm 1.8
Sigma Art 50mm 1.4
Canon 10-18mm stm
I do not live at the tent. I just visit whenever I can.

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@davidgates1122 3 жыл бұрын

My wife grew up in a log cabin with a wood stove. I called her into the room about the time you got back to the tent with the pipe and told her you needed help with your stove. She asked what the problem was and I told her it was backdraft. She watched for about 15 seconds (to about the time you started installing the new pipe) and said you didn't need her help because you figured it out on your own. I guess she really knows her wood stoves.

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! This is deadly!

@jaschroeder59 3 жыл бұрын

A man who can laugh at his mistakes is also a man who can learn much from life. You're killing it!

@KRT045 3 жыл бұрын

Man this is so true!

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this really nice comment. Sincerely, Jay.

@elsiemiracle7618 3 жыл бұрын

Them Northern lights are beautiful.

@deanlindholm8663 3 жыл бұрын

I've worked up there alot and it is quite amazing. There are actually a few sets of lights up on towers that will tell you whether or not there is a chance of northern lights that night

@navytroll 3 жыл бұрын

When life hands you a dozen lemons, make lemon-aid. If it freezes make ice cubes. Love the way you roll with the punches. Another great vid.

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Navytroll!

@wanda409 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you are getting it real....showing all that is going wrong ~ lol

@thetcmiller 3 жыл бұрын

Even having all those problems still seems like a great day out at the tent. Glad the new stove is working now.

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Always great when at the tent!

@averysenior6571 3 жыл бұрын

I just want to say I love when you go out on those super cold nights and get it toasty warm in the tent. Fun times.

@shortsweettoo 3 жыл бұрын

As slow as molasses in January, lol. Jay.... I think that was one of your best episodes yet. You try to fix the gasket around the stove door. I'm yelling .... "No Jay... you need to do that at room temp. It will never work!". Then you run out to Canadian Tire, lol. And I'm yelling... "Don't forget to get a damper!". Sorry your lantern mantle disintegrated and your Coleman stove was giving you trouble. But best one yet. Thanks for keeping it real Jay. :)

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

It was a fun night that's for sure! And yes slow as cold molasses going up a hill!

@keithriddle3825 3 жыл бұрын

You may want to make a set of steel grates to put on top of the fire bricks in the bottom, it will get the wood off the flat surface and allow more air flow underneath the wood. Great video thanks

@darcy_does_it 3 жыл бұрын

The night is often darkest before the dawn.. Thanks Jay

@christasproul815 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful northern lights , thank you for that . It’s like I was there .

@pkharper3525 3 жыл бұрын

Well Jay with a lot of experience with things going wrong once it starts there is no stopping Murphy’s Law. I’m glad you got the stove fixed once you get the the damper installed it will probably be perfect, I hope. Thank You for showing the northern lights, they should be on everyone’s bucket list they are spectacular, a video does not do them justice. Till next time be safe my friend thank you for taking us on the ride.

@chiapagringa 3 жыл бұрын

I give you a lot of credit for sticking with it and solving the stove issue! Of course this "weird night" video comes on the day that they held an attempted coup here in the U.S. Talk about weird and things going terribly WRONG!! But thank you so very much for the Northern Lights. It felt like a much needed blessing from Canada!

@chriscapano3406 3 жыл бұрын

was not expecting a mid-video trip to Canadian Tire! But way to get the job done!

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

I was not expecting it either, just decided to get er done!

@peppernc429 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I was at that tent right now, Jay! FREEDOM

@frankdawe5156 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are top notch, Jay. I really appreciate the honesty that comes through. You have no pretences, and are completely willing to show your mistakes as well as your triumphs. That is what makes it all so real, and so enjoyable. After all, most people viewing these videos are novices, and actually learn more from your sometimes crazy experiments.

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Frank. This means a lot. Jay

@bwillan 3 жыл бұрын

The difference in area between a 5" pipe and 6" diameter pipe is 30%, so it makes a big difference. Size matters when it comes to pipes. LOL. Glad something worked out. I suspect you could get buy with 1 less section of pipe for a total of 8'. Now it will be a hunt to get a damper for a 6" section of pipe and install it. As a stop gap measure, you can control air flow with the front damper to get some control on how hot the stove is burning.

@daspencer4537 3 жыл бұрын

At 16 minutes or so, anyone else see a silhouette of "Rocky" on the tin behind the stove?? Another great vid, Jay!

@Edmant 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, saw that !

@jasonbenoit7986 3 жыл бұрын

Who dislikes these vids. I love it. I plan on winter camping soon. Ty.

@ChasingTravelAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

I know!!!! 💁🏻‍♀️

@jankiesingh5273 3 жыл бұрын

When it rain it pour sometimes, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. It's an experience. Love your cool approach .

@moose64 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, your aurora roll with that music was awesome.

@rajeevpushkar 3 жыл бұрын

Northern lights were awesome ❤️❤️

@davea1771 3 жыл бұрын

Life isn't a destination, it's a journey. Good, bad, or indifferent it's perseverance that gets you through to the bologna and mustard sandwiches. Good choice on recording the lights. They were incredible. Thanks for sharing.

@alisonswain1672 3 жыл бұрын

Just be safe, Jay great show. Bannock, ham and beans, awesome food.

@tombaron2388 3 жыл бұрын

Murphy’s law kinda weekend. Still nailed it as always jay.

@dianeacostayoungliving8209 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great video! Even some northern lights...⭐️ Thanks for sharing Jay!

@robinc2024 3 жыл бұрын

The lights were incredible! Thanks for sharing.

@indyphoto1 3 жыл бұрын

the aurora borealis were awesome! I've only seen them one time here in IL, about 20+ years ago. You had quite the adventure this time. It says a lot that you can laugh at your 'misfortune'. Cheers!

@charlesvincett84 3 жыл бұрын

Break fast of kings...ham, beans and bannock....meal fit for a king!!👑

@wenditodd8953 3 жыл бұрын

Jay, you are giving it your all, and look where you are. Yes there are those days, but isn't it worth every moment and you get to enjoy your little paradise. Especially with those little moments and brilliant northern lights. Thank you for sharing and bringing us alone with you..

@noyb72 3 жыл бұрын

You've convinced me, I'm putting a tent up in the land next to my property. What a life.

@mrtwilson54 3 жыл бұрын

i love canadian tire ! here in Montreal we have a a bunch of them ! i love your videos , real , not perfect but always true to life !

@stivic923 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely need a dampener. Slow the burn down, as well as restrict alot of the heat from going through the chimney. But you're getting it there. One step at a time. Again, another top notch video Jay!!

@BigB1974 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful northern lights!!! Great job

@debbiestephenson1510 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you keeping it real.

@jessicamermaid2438 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the light show! This Floridian hopes to see it in person someday.🙂

@lloydmarche3058 3 жыл бұрын

We all have one of those days now and then. It’s nice to see you can laugh at it. Wonderful northern lights. We are lucky to live in a place where we can see them. I always enjoy them. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

@rolandogarcia2989 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that you got your stove working the way you want it to, great way to heat the tent and at least you won't burn your boots again.

@joannconfer1144 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, nice day to come back out. I love it when the snow clings to the trees. It’s beautiful. Don’t ya just hate days like this, where nothing is going right. I have that every now and then. You just have to laugh and think tomorrow will be better. I sure hope the new pipe works. Congratulations 🎉. Oh wow, the northern lights are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.. Have a great day. See you next time.😊👍

@bushcraftnorthof6012 3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain! It’s been three trips to get our stove finally hooked up. Got a new site this year. Same thing here; all those little gremlins. But, it’s all worth it once the stove is hot, the lamp is lit, and you rack up for the night. Looking forward to more from your channel!

@sylviathomas9660 Жыл бұрын

Being from the deep south I have always heard about the northern lights and how beautiful they are and they do live up to my expectations.

@hughfryer3813 3 жыл бұрын

If it weren’t for the problems, it wouldn’t be memorable. It’s great that you share your trials and tribulations, it makes us all realize we are not the only ones facing difficulties. Freaking awesome Northern Lights. Keep up the great, ever improving video production.

@jeff_newriver6350 3 жыл бұрын

Perseverance!! Thanks for inspiring so many of us!

@toddmiller4975 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the trials and tribulations Jay.... keeping it real ! Keep grinding brother...✌️🙏🏼

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd! One trip and one learning experience at a time.

@k.c.8535 3 жыл бұрын

happy to see someone who don't take the Northern Lights for granted and live in the area, cooking chicken comes a dime a dozen, thank you

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, it was chicken or northern lights! The lights won.

@davejoynt6276 3 жыл бұрын

Im glad you got the stove issues worked out, im loving your videos, cant wait for the next one.

@louisianacherokee5949 3 жыл бұрын

What a breathtaking sight! I’ve always wanted to go see the Northern Lights. 😍👍🏼

@davidcaruso5491 3 жыл бұрын

Witnessing Northern Lights is on my bucket list.

@manmountain670 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening Jay, our new stove did the same thing! Like you we got a bigger one, ended up adding 5 feet of pipe,..problem solved. Love your videos!!

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I expanded it, what a difference.

@johnwilkins7062 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay . I love it when u show the lights . I do not get to see them in Washington State

@patricktillmanns3949 3 жыл бұрын

Oftentimes the best memories are of overcoming the problems. Well done.

@ericstoever9577 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the ups and downs, and the beauty of the Aurora. Be well, stay safe, and take good care.

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Eric.

@Stinger9516 3 жыл бұрын

I like how when NOTHING is going right, you just laugh it off and keep trying! That’s a great attitude to have!

@charlesvincett84 3 жыл бұрын

Nice shots of the northern lights...beauty way to go..eh...😎😄👍😃😁💯🥰🤗

@arlenefrancis2791 3 жыл бұрын

Beans and ham, bannock and molasses! 👍

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Delicious

@brendansmith8319 3 жыл бұрын

I actually like instant coffee when out camping. The ham with those beans looked great! Have to try that. Thanks for great content!

@scottsanders7601 3 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoy watching your videos. They bring me back to my days of being single and going camping no matter what kind of weather. Minimal gear goes a long way.

@gregabreu7346 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got the stove taken care of. It was a long day and night. Glad to see you made it work. 👏👏👏

@theresamorris3283 3 жыл бұрын

Jay I really appreciate your video it show how down earth you are your family are bless on how you have a out look on life you are very blessed to have your family God bless you and your family 🕊

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Theresa!

@chim_7 3 жыл бұрын

Life would be boring if everything was perfect, you will be looking back to this trip with a smile after some time has passed. Also you‘re still out in this beautiful scenery, nobody can take that one away from you :D

@thomaschandler4831 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome fix Jay .... I'm so glad you got it fixed .... I told my wife it would work going bigger and higher ..... Good call

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas. It was a weird night, but a good one!

@bigskyoffgrid8895 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you can leave your snowmobile on side of road and no one bothers it. Not many places you can do that. Great video!

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

I do feel safe leaving it on that side road for short periods of time. Thanks for commenting again!

@ghostrider729 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, a damper on your exhaust pipe will definitely reserve your fuel situation!! All your heat is going to the tube!! LOOKING forward to the next video ☺️

@millvee1005 3 жыл бұрын

I so love that tent and those northern lights.

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@KissedSomeFrogs 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing the northern lights (over a cooking chicken burger). Keep plugging, if it were not for the challenges, it would be easy and everyone would be doing it. Don't forget to put the cap back on the chimney pipe before a spark drops on your tent. Keep them coming!

@Thatcanadianguyhey 3 жыл бұрын

Wicked Jay, Love the Northern Lights segment.

@gregsdesigns3923 3 жыл бұрын

You may have had frost, ice or other contaminants in your coleman stove fuel tank which lead to the problems getting it fired up.

@lorilougheed9876 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the northern lights they were incredible😊👍🏻

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SlipFitGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay, if you haven't done so already, you may want to throw a few self tapping sheetmetal screws in that pipe where each section slips together. I'd hate to see the wind knock the top section of pipe off and onto the roof of the tent. As a former HVAC sheetmetal worker, I hated seeing you struggle snapping that pipe together.... its very easy to do once you lean the technique. Another great video, Jay! 👍

@Drawlen 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the moment to moment experience of extreme winter cold that you shared.

@Not31337 3 жыл бұрын

I really needed this video today, thank you! And thank you again for being a real person. Keep doing what you are doing!

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew!

@kellydrover1994 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love winter camping with you all the good things about camping, but I get to stay warm and not have to fight stoves all day.

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah.

@bigh3709 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Jay! Keep them coming!!

@Kairstin1 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE the content Jay! Keep up the great work :)

@elwoodtaylor1092 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay I'm glad you got your stove working at 100% but just remember you are out on the land in one of the most beautiful peaceful places on earth right now ( Canada ) great white north so those few little things that didn't go the way you wanted is very trifle and easily over come, stay warm and thanks for going out in the cold to bring us good tent videos, those northern lights were awesome

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elwood!

@gregeliason2536 3 жыл бұрын

Dammit Jay! Your progress is amazing! Love the footage of the Northern Lights. Beauty 'eh?

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful!

@yvesbeauchamp2166 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Loved the lights!

@59LPGibson 3 жыл бұрын

It’s refreshing to see someone with a dream just go and get after it! He’s just a learn as you go guy. Even better, all the armchair quarterbacks sat this one out! It seems many people have tons to say about what someone is doing wrong as they sit on their sofa while this man is out there gettin it done! And he’s not scared to show the mishaps! I think that’s why all the comments are good! Clearly has no time to think about what he can’t do, that’s why he’s getting it done! Great job buddy!

@michaelmcdonald6727 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Jay. You got some work done in difficult conditions! Thanks for the video.

@ChrisDavis333 3 жыл бұрын

Without the trials and tribulations you wouldn’t enjoy being out there as much as you do, it’s the difficult days where nothing is going right that make the ones where everything is perfect seem that much better. Happy New Year Jay.

@nicholasr82 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness, you've moved on!!! Brilliant. Great video.

@abefrohman1759 3 жыл бұрын

Very happy the new stove pipe solved the problem. Wish you all the best in 2021.

@alanchomor701 3 жыл бұрын

continuous improvement...proof that my question , Jay tell us what do you do when you are not at the cabin? Answer is: " I am thinking about being at the cabin".

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

That is the answer.

@stevepratley 3 жыл бұрын

Love the "wart's and all" content, a refreshing dose of reality in an otherwise over edited world. Keep up the good work mate, loving it!

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Steve.

@JRS2248 3 жыл бұрын

I relax when I watch your videos. Enjoy and Thanks for the video.

@suzique5827 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Northern light show Jay. Glad your morning was better than your evening.

@eracermatt 3 жыл бұрын

Very Beautiful Jay Glad you were able to catch the Northern lights

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt for watching!

@douggibson9084 3 жыл бұрын

Jay don't let Murphy get you down. Great video 👍

@Cthenerd88 3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing sky capture jay! The northern lights and watching the stars move was crazy!! Wish I could escape to the wilderness and witness something similar it was beautiful lol

@jklin2987 5 ай бұрын

Lovely. Thank you.

@scottshort2051 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the lights amazing

@gabba5423 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the light show awesome.

@danjennings6817 3 жыл бұрын

Always happy to watch your vids Jay. Keep em coming

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Always great to hear from one of my first subs! Hope you are well Dan.

@aaronparker9161 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Jay,cannot wait for your next one my man.

@viorikarapatska8290 Жыл бұрын

I love winter,I love your videos, thanks 🙏🥳

@mikefoehr235 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay. This is a true story. My dad used to hunt with a gang of brothers. The cabin we would go to had an incinerator in the centre of the cabin. It was similar to your new wood stove. One brother, Fern woke up drenched in.sweat because Guy, a brother was a fire bug. Fern shoveled the incinerator full of snow. 2 or 3 hours later, the wood dried and was rocking again. Fern was cursing in French. My dad told me this story years ago. The camp I have now, we have an air tight WOOD CHIEF....The draft mechanism on the door has a bimetal spring....it drives us crazy when it wants to open. The binging sound is nuts. The stove is awesome tho...can really keep a nice slow burn fire going.

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike for sharing this story!

@paulmoody4224 3 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Keep ur head up that’s how ya learn trying different things love the tent ! That be so fun cheers from New Brunswick Canada

@Nick-nc9wp 2 жыл бұрын

good stuff man, I am just Having a movie marathon with all your videos. Living vicariously through you until we get some snow in Washington state! Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

@rodneypompu6251 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay i really enjoy all your videos as you are definitely keeping it real and i appreciate that quality alot. I like how you can laugh at yourself and your mistakes. You have a awesome set up and its getting better all the time.I unfortunately dont have the time to do what you do so i have to live vicariously through you. So keep the great videos coming as i enjoy them all. Thx and enjoy yourself.

@jaylegere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodney for this thoughtful comment. Jay