This is the coldest night I've ever spent at the tent. It's -38 C. I am slowly progressing towards my goal to have a cozy winter paradise in the wild. I am building a small tent frame in the warmth of my big tent.
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@BlueBox7774 жыл бұрын
I usually prepare my starter wood at home in the warmth of my garage. That way in nights like that one, it only takes me about 2 minutes to start the fire. Try it one day and see if you like it. Great video 👍.
@lindahouston93314 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work! Glad to see you brought the snowmobile in the tent!
@Roarmeister24 жыл бұрын
Here are a couple of "projects" for you to think about: 1. Line the tent with a secondary layer of old blankets & mylar. 2. Install a baffle in the stove which will keep more of the heat in the box and less will escape up the chimney. 3. Place brick or concrete blocks around the stove to act as a heat sink and let it re-radiate heat through the night. 4. Put a thermal fan on the stove top to circulate the heat around the tent effectively. 5. Install a chimney protector around the chimney where it passes through the jack. It doesn't appear you have a complete seal there and you are losing some heat through the gap. 6. Install a combustion air pipe from the outside to the face of the stove. This will lessen the drafts, especially at the perimeter bottoms and the door.
@AlaskaBushratJohn-st7sm4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, I do enjoy your videos, they remind me of the old days when I lived in a wall tent here in Alaska. In my 72 years, I have done a lot and suffered the freezing temps. I noticed throughout this video, you keep the damper fully open. That;s fine when you are starting a fire. When it flames up close your damper 3/4 closed and your fire regulator below 1/4 open. This way you are not losing most of your heat up the stovepipe. In the Summer, take your pallets outside to completely dry. Sandy M had a great idea and that is to build a loft with the pallets where it will be hotter than just above ground. Put pallet lofts in the search engine it you will learn how to do it. I hope I'm not annoying you with these suggestions but, in 72 years, I have seen a lot and done a lot and want to pass my experiences on to you. Thanks for sharing your outdoor life with us.
@Happy_Potato04 жыл бұрын
Great advice👍
@AlaskaBushratJohn-st7sm4 жыл бұрын
@@Happy_Potato0 Thank you
@daveflannigan66854 жыл бұрын
Buy a sled with rewind backup
@AlaskaBushratJohn-st7sm4 жыл бұрын
@@daveflannigan6685 that's a great idea. I have never had a sled without pull start
@ElkinsEric4 жыл бұрын
A lot of the time you can buy a kit and fit a pull start to you sled.
@Belkin_Bella4 жыл бұрын
the cold is wonderful. I really like winter. thanks for the nice video
@michaelodonoghue74644 жыл бұрын
I once wanted a Four Post Bed, you know the kind with Curtains hanging down the side and overtop. But I couldn't afford it, so I got a self supporting Tent and placed it on My Bed. My Mother thought it particularly weird but I was happy with it and that all that really matters, isn't it? Being happy about whatever you yourself does.
@jamjamb1234 жыл бұрын
Michael O'Donoghue lol I did the same thing when I was a little girl and teen
@newsnowmichigan46664 жыл бұрын
Now that's what I call The Happy Camper. lol
@Boojyman4 жыл бұрын
Lord only know what you did in that tent
@CabinDweller4 жыл бұрын
Genius bed hack! 👍🏼
@williammassey85144 жыл бұрын
LOL
@xjeepmanx4 жыл бұрын
Wow this guy been a great day so far..and only up for half hour.. My first day off In 2 weeks. Won$500 in the lottery And another great tent vid from Jay..... WOW LIFE IS GOOD..
@DrLoco4 жыл бұрын
Good to see the 'put the snowmobile inside'-tip many of us gave, actually worked like a charm in the poor battery.
@craigslaunwhite5794 жыл бұрын
So awesome to see you given'er again in the Double Tent. I thought of a suggestion as I was watching. I hope it is welcome. At our house we have wood stove too, I have the stove top covered in flat bricks which hold the heat for much longer than metal does. This may add some extension on to the time the stove holds its heat like Thermal Energy Storage. It also creates a place of differential heat to keep things warm if you desire, like water or food.
@Ghostdog44 жыл бұрын
Looks like Paradise, No Bugs
@s.pursell89014 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to see you pull the sled in. I get nervous every time you go to leave. But know in the end if we're seeing the video. You made it.
@clarkclarke4 жыл бұрын
Agreed !!!!!!! However I think that the sled needs it's own heated tent ....
@streamer004 жыл бұрын
Tip; prepare kindling etc. before you leave, so when you get back, load stove and light.
@hollisberry304 жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos! The beauty of the snow and the way it sounds is amazing to me. Thank you
@underwaterdroneservices72924 жыл бұрын
The lone snowmobile loop with sun shining and tree shadows seems like an award quality image!!
@ericriddle4673 жыл бұрын
Finally get to see a camping video where it's not all about who can cook the best gourmet meal over a campfire good to see what goes on during the day good video
@jasonkerekesch50124 жыл бұрын
You need to hang a reflective tarp right behind you, to radiate the heat to your back. A piece of blue board behind you and under your cot would help a little too. Just some cheap ideas that might help until you get everything figured out.
@ericmonahan65804 жыл бұрын
I hang padded moving blankets from my walls to hold a bit more heat. I think it helps with the front to back temperature extremes.
@CabinDweller4 жыл бұрын
I’m a huge fan of those moving blankets. They come in handy for so many things!
@seekingtko31464 жыл бұрын
I use Squaws.
@famasmaster20004 жыл бұрын
Well done !!! Looks like a blast and looks mighty cold....wow I find -10 chilly....you are a man of men ! 👍 Cant wait to see the end result, but so far I'm loving it. Thx Jay
@starlettefoster96024 жыл бұрын
Good morning! You should get you a stove fans warm that tent faster.
@williammassey85144 жыл бұрын
Watching this video I thought the same. The side piece on the stove too. Hate nit picking but remove the ashes before starting your stove fire. JAY, you're friggin crazy. LOL.
@martinswaine21404 жыл бұрын
Hi I totally agree U R A madman -30 +😱😵 have you tried doing it in the summer bug net's are better than your manhood falling of into the bottom of your sleeping bag😵😱👌🙈🙊
@markiehunter55354 жыл бұрын
Great videos Jay. I get the impression that you're an introspective person. I like that; it's not so common these days.I lived in tropical Australia for 10 years. People there always talked about the temperature; just like people do in Yellowknife in winter!
@jdouglas21094 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, your a trooper. That is cold for sure but loved the video. An idea for your restroom, when we deer hunted the U P we stayed in a tent and used a small deer blind with a propane heater for the restroom. Dug a deep hole and used a portable potty, cover with the dug dirt as necessary. Worked very well and you didn't freeze in the process and it was away from your living quarters.
@suedavis6814 жыл бұрын
Jay I appreciate that you are keeping it “real”. That scenery is just beautiful! Something I will probably never get to see in person so I am loving what you share with the rest of us.
@OpenAirOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
You know it’s daaaaammm cold when the snow sounds like stirofome 😆 thumbs up for being out there doing it👍👍
@cbcsucks22054 жыл бұрын
Jay, a little tip for starting cold motors. Partially obstruct the exhaust port. This will further enrich the fuel air mix. Like an extra choke.
@FeatheredLegs4 жыл бұрын
Yay...you got the sled in the tent! I was biting my nails when you couldn’t start it last time in the extreme cold. Love watching your adventures! 😃
@bigfootseahawk56864 жыл бұрын
If there were a sweepstakes and the prize was to come out and stay a night at that tent, in those temperatures,. ....... I would forfeit the prize. Its too bloody cold. But darn is it beautiful there. Thanks for the footage Jay. Keep em coming . I appreciate your efforts
@ssg80514 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying this, and as an analogy versus the question that just kept popping up in my head.
@terrybyrd36764 жыл бұрын
I would pay to camp with you Jay
@ericaferguson71694 жыл бұрын
You know it’s cold when you can listen to the crunch of his footsteps in the snow. Lol. I believe the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales match temperatures at or around -40°, so you were almost there.
@brothersofvalhall4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to see your camp out when its done love your videos ceap em coming all the love from norway vikings
@Pwecko4 жыл бұрын
That was a great idea of yours to put the snowmobile in the tent overnight.
@lesas54833 жыл бұрын
Kuddos to you for trying everything out for just the experience. I don’t know if I’d every be able to stop shivering in those temperatures!
@The_Gallowglass4 жыл бұрын
In defiance of suffering our lives are enriched. Keep on truckin'.
@rawkneepeefrompleasantvall28534 жыл бұрын
We had some insulation Blankets, as I remember they were 16' by 16' when I was in bridge construction they were to protect the concrete in Cold Weather, I would think that they wouldn't be too expensive and you could drape them over the pipe and then put the tent on them, it would make that tent immeasurably easier to heat.
@gwenfreeman70224 жыл бұрын
Available from stores like Peavy Mart in various sizes.
@PS-Straya_M84 жыл бұрын
Watching this from South Australia where we have had months of temperatures in the 40s C and devastating fires. Love your videos 😁
@joephillips66344 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you're pulling radiation heat from the stove instead of convectional heat. It might be useful to get something reflective like tin foil covered cardboard to help reflect some of that heat to your back side while sleeping
@dirtydiesel_mk77284 жыл бұрын
Something like this would be easy to bring in. It's reflective both sides and has an insulated core. This will help reflect the heat and add much needed insulation. States its Class 1 fire rated. That space behind and above the stove is just sucking the heat away. Consider hanging moving blankets as insulation in areas away from the stove. www.amazon.com/SmartSHIELD-AD-5-Reflective-Insulation-Radiant/dp/B00ZNKMM8K
@FenrirTheFenrisWolf4 жыл бұрын
@@dirtydiesel_mk7728 I really hope he sees this. I'm hurting for him at the 6 a.m. portion where he sounds like he has the flu. That reflective insulation should make a big difference.
@brandonfrancey55924 жыл бұрын
@@dirtydiesel_mk7728 Even a cheap space blanket would do wonders.
@mawmawvee4 жыл бұрын
Oh, well here are some people saying something about the reflector and would know more than I do about such things.
@chalakhonwan30854 жыл бұрын
🤔🤔🤔
@bonnitaclaus22864 жыл бұрын
When you are in the cold, in a tent, after hard work, food taste so good. Sleeping in a boat is the same thing. I had 3 Hurricane lamps to my back. Just enough to get the chill out.... but still cold. -80° what is the coldest I’ve ever been in and I do not wish to do it again. The actual temperature is unknown because the 80 something degrees was quite a ways away. The wind I forgot how fast it was, but it was sufficient. I have frostbite on my feet and my hands. Quite a bit of enthusiasm for cold weather was diminished.
@joshuayow46534 жыл бұрын
I would get some house wrap and a wool layer on that tent like thay do yurts, a bit costly but it would greatly be worth on the -30° days. My god this man is living my dream.
@sandym34004 жыл бұрын
It's crispy cold! Lol you could build a loft bed with room underneath, but it may be rally hot up there!
@AlaskaBushratJohn-st7sm4 жыл бұрын
Sandy M That is a great idea, I mean it. It's not impossible.
@tex242 жыл бұрын
There's something so rewarding, on a primal level, about being able to light a fire and get heat going in a frigid setting.
@challenger2ultralightadventure4 жыл бұрын
Look into a "Gasifier" wood stove when you seek a replacement. It re-burns the exhaust gasses from the wood fire, reducing the amount of smoke, and increases heat output from the stove. Right now you are blowing near 50% of the energy from burning the wood, out the chimney.
@patm51654 жыл бұрын
Great vid, one suggestion, pivot your stove to the left about 1-1.5 feet, each side should be equi-distant to the wall and the door, this will increase your efficiency. Love your videos, you got big cahones to spend time in that cold!
@jenniferhurley51664 жыл бұрын
You look like your having a blast! Living and learning. Dont stop!
@TheBushkateer4 жыл бұрын
Great video Jay! I'm a huge fan of the way you edit you episodes! Great idea bringing your sled inside. You almost need a second wood heater in that big tent on those cold days. Again great job!
@CabinDweller4 жыл бұрын
Wow those are crazy temps in a wall tent!! Coldest I’ve been in one is -20C when my cabin was being built. That was enough! But, I was in there full time too. So true about one side being warmer than the other. 😂 Glad you’re braving it, not me lol! Love watching your adventures!!
@bushcraftnorthof60124 жыл бұрын
Glad you brought the machine in. If it’s cold, they’re cold! Once you get out of the heat bubble of Yellowknife, you can take 2 or 3 degrees off those temps. Hoping to get my tent up there soon! Looks like we’re stuck with cold for the foreseeable future. Take care!
@idaberrones38093 жыл бұрын
Good idea putting that bike in👍
@gregmve6gcm4 жыл бұрын
Minus 38 is cold, we had the same weather here in Alberta this week. I had the exact same Yamaha and sold it with 525 km on it. Wouldn't start and had a tendency to foul plugs, which are a real pain in the butt to change. Good luck and keep plugging away.
@Pud0044 жыл бұрын
Ha ha I get it...keep plugging away...
@lucdeslauriers10215 ай бұрын
Everything change for thé best in four years! I like to watch all your videos!
@ChurchieShed4 жыл бұрын
So cool. 👍🏼 Can you get an indoor/outdoor thermometer so we can see temp differences? Would be cool to see. Stay warm!
@marykay554 жыл бұрын
My opinion...everything looks so frozen on the outside..the tree limbs look so frozen covered with snow.... the adventure is real and I envy you the experience...wish it could be me with you however I am much older than you and live vicariously through you!! Keep posting .. I am with you !!!
@diont81004 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I know those temps all to well here in Labrador. Don’t think I’m going to spend a night in a tent that cold. Going to have my own set up next year. Thanks for the inspiration.
@myrtle61794 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍👍👍👍 and what a great idea u had to bring in the snow mobile.😁
@s.pursell89014 жыл бұрын
Jay if your serious about getting a canoe. You really should get two. One for you and one for your gear. If your truly inexperienced gear if not packed right makes canoeing very dangerous even in flat calm waters. Gear will also weigh you down. I hope to see you camping this summer.
@keithcotnoir63314 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, hope all is well! looking forward to your next video,
@shawnmcintyre47734 жыл бұрын
Cool adventures thanks for taking us along !
@stoutkm4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video of the sunrise. WOW....-38. I've been out hiking in -30, but not camping overnight. Looked like fun. A lot of work to keep yourself warm though. Would like to try it sometime.
@stevecook4134 жыл бұрын
The fan is a great idea. If you can bring out some 8" vent pipe with some elbows run it down under some ground then back up you'll be amazed at how nice it is in the morning.
@douggibson90844 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, great snow maintenance. Tub surround looks amazing
@FullMetalTuna4 жыл бұрын
Im glad that Your Idea to put the snowmobile in the tent worked out.
@billhohenzollern71613 жыл бұрын
May I suggest that you fill a rectangular metal container with sand and Place the hot stove on it making sure the stands sink into the sand .the sand will absorb the heat then release the heat slowly all night after the fire has gone out. 👌 nice video thanks for sharing.
@timreid95564 жыл бұрын
Maybe get a reflective surface like an emergency blanket for the other side of the cot.
@marysstilllearning58034 жыл бұрын
You deserve a like, at the very least.doing this so your ppl can see some "extreme" ..I think that's as extreme as it gets. Makes me think about the ppl who have no choice but a tent. An cant "go home" .bless'em
@JasonStPierre4 жыл бұрын
As I watch your rice meal I might add I keep a small pair of shears for cooking in my mess kit. So when you toss the chicken into the rice in a few quick actions you get perfect bite-sized morsels. Also in many cases, you reduce the risk of knife-related accidents in the bush. A silly little tip. You might try a roll of Reflectix radiant barrier. Some on the cot and some on the opposite wall. The stuff is cheap reusable and I even make pot cozys to keep food warm longer.
@jonathanfinley9214 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you pulled the Yamaha into your tent man hard to tell how long you might be out there waiting for it to warm up otherwise but enjoying your content man keep it up!!
@forresta654 жыл бұрын
Or a tent liner...would make a huge difference.
@duckman65414 жыл бұрын
i love the effort underrated channel please dont stop making this videos😍
@glennjones53494 жыл бұрын
Fire starter... Cotton balls and vaseline. Thanks for taking time away from your loved ones for our enjoyment. Call the Tent Shop for sponsor? I wait for these videos.
@gailooo18954 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing or cover their logo
@jons434 жыл бұрын
Such a Winter wonderland.
@charlesberry96834 жыл бұрын
It may be hard work and you freeze your whoo hoo off, but that sunrise is spectacular.
@bahamajim19984 жыл бұрын
Cant wait see the whole dream come into fruition.. I also come up with some hum drum ideas that work out.. God love ya jay!!!
@patmolyneaux73744 жыл бұрын
Love these Video’s keep them coming
@barton3324 жыл бұрын
can't get over how cold it is there and you survive!!!!
@bryanr.32414 жыл бұрын
Keep em coming , like the longer videos myself and love watching the progress. Good job my friend ✌️
@williamdeming8534 жыл бұрын
The flys n such must be a pain the summer. Liking your footage in the winter.
@michaeldurling7934 жыл бұрын
If the misery doesn't out weigh the enjoyment all is good. You could try hanging a couple of reflective space blankets on the opposite side wall to reflect heat back.
@pearl07054 жыл бұрын
I love that you season your food..the right way.
@michaelaugust72564 жыл бұрын
What exactly is the "right" way to season the food?
@xaroxero4 жыл бұрын
This is a great series because it's cool to see you improve your tent over time. It's very satisfying.
@RayCunningham4 жыл бұрын
Would be interesting to see how adding extra insulation affects the tent temps. Lightweight silver insulation as an extra internal layer maybe? Love the videos but want to see you warmer
@taftbrandli28124 жыл бұрын
The titles to his videos are a blessing.
@mitchmeyers134 жыл бұрын
You've gotta start using a smaller stick as a sacrificial thumb when splitting smaller firewood it freaks me out when you hold it because that's how I got my thumb tip please using anything other than your fingers brother
@chick-a-bee-farm4 жыл бұрын
Same here. My scar that goes through midnail bed and half way round the thumb, throbs every time I see him do that. Learned my lesson at 10 years old. Hoping he doesn’t learn the same one in the same way.
@Twistedbullsh1t4 жыл бұрын
Should get a thermometer for your tent site! Cheers Jay
@matt10999999e4 жыл бұрын
I love these videos Jay, keep em coming!
@truthorbust15454 жыл бұрын
You could also build a box frame around your cot with some 1x1s cover it with a tarp and a buffalo hide or blankets With the one open side for access facing the stove.
@redwing7714 жыл бұрын
I get how nice it is to be out in the woods with all the that peace , its awesome , - 38 is a bit crazy man lol but your still young so enjoy , there is something to be said for testing ones self , much respect
@detroitredneckdetroitredne66744 жыл бұрын
Something to consider during the summertime and you have the pallets as the base of the tent you will have critters Move into the Pellets
@AlaskanFrontier14 жыл бұрын
Not always.
@lindajeanfrancis29587 ай бұрын
Enjoyed it so much I'm 70 and your videos are great don't know if video right word
@ryannakamura69064 жыл бұрын
Build the floor higher. Half the floor with the stove and your cot. The other half for your snow mobile. Sleeping side about 3 pallets heigh. Huge tent. Much of your heat is up higher. Just an idea to work off. Keep up the good work.
@Wyowanderer4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing your adventure.
@karenanderson69854 жыл бұрын
You are a brave man Jay! I could barely make it to my bus stop at -30c . Love the videos!
@jeffwomack58214 жыл бұрын
Foam insulation boards are reflective foil on one side and would do wonders on the walls and even ceiling. Very light weight . cheap and effective. That would cut down on wood consumption and increase enjoyment, comfort.
@TonyMarony734 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay. These extreme weather condition- camping videos are the best ones. How that wood stove will heat up your tent and shelter and some tricks what you might have to invent due the extreme weather. That sound under your feet walking on the snow at -38C makes me feel cold too, an awful sound but then again exciting. Keep on with good camping videos. Greetings from Finland.
@katieegan60974 жыл бұрын
Unless you find that you REALLY need the room, keep the small tent in the large tent!! Your heat in the small tent will add some heat to the large tent for the snowmobile - and a potty if you add. But the large tent will ALSO provide an additional buffer to the cold outdoors, resulting in additional heat retention within the little tent. That’s a win-win!!
@MtnManXGA Жыл бұрын
Great video! I really like seeing you work through different scenarios! Keep up the awesome videos!
@robertmurray60214 жыл бұрын
Why don't you buy one of the fans that sit on top of the stove that spread's the heat?,so you will be a bit warmer.😃
@robertmurray60214 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thumbs up 😃
@lmaoroflcopter4 жыл бұрын
He has one. We've seen it in previous videos.
@QQTrick1QQ4 жыл бұрын
Crunchy cold, that's cold! I've seen those little stoves with a firebrick baffle so the flame doesn't go straight up the chimney, keeping more of the heat in the box.
@whitetiger4324 жыл бұрын
Set you up for latrine in your tent can take the seat out of a chair attachments toilet seat in place of the regular seat... Set a 5 gallon bucket under the toilet seat... Get you another 5-gallon bucket full of dry saw dust... Each time you use this sprinkle sawdust on the waist material... This will keep any odor away... It can later be mixed with dirt and dumped on the forest floor...
@e3jackson6984 жыл бұрын
You are already a professional camper. Be safe buddy. More videos to come.
@lylemacdonald66724 жыл бұрын
Happy to see you picked up a lithium battery for boosting the sled. I have same type in the large version and it will easily start a pickup in severe cold. Kind regards from Northern BC (-44.4°C and no wind). 🇨🇦
@alaskaoutdoors90414 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual!
@tedrichardson37794 жыл бұрын
the chicken and rice looks pretty good
@sgbradley4 жыл бұрын
Hey from warm Vancouver island, I used to put a Big tarp over the machines and kept the generator with it, I have a small generator and with it running it kept the quad and side-by-side toasty. In the tent is great too but the smell of gasoline isn't a good idea.