This quite possibly is my favorite video. The heartfelt story of your dad, his passing, your close relationship with your mom's boyfriend, Jerry. And how they have both influenced you in a positive way despite their very different interests. The boiling water fix (thanks to Jerry's suggestion) and your excitement that it worked was the perfect conclusion to this hot tent adventure! I look forward to seeing your new Jerry-crafted stove in the future.

The look on your face when the snowmobile started....PRICELESS! I love the camping through your eyes and experiences.

Nice to have a person in the family with mega talent.Fun to listen to what has happen in someone’s life for tranquility for your mom.🇺🇸🐻

Happy belated birthday to your daughter!! The excitement and relief on your face was priceless! So glad you did not have to walk. Another amazing video!

Very nice to hear you pay homage to your father . I sat by my fire and enjoyed every minute of this video. You are tearing it up Jay !! Your vids have become a pleasure to watch and enjoy 😉 Niagara Falls Canada loves ya brother 🇨🇦👍

Stove mass, firebricks and baffles are the key to a good and efficient woodstove. As soon as that damper is in place one will always get a bit of smoke out of the door if open. Wood burning stoves are very efficient at burning firewood to produce heat thanks to a number of efficiency-enhancing designs such as baffle plates and controllable air vents. Hardwoods are always better than softwoods, but up North not always easy to find. You are getting there, hope the new stove helps out Jay.....Fred in Thunder Bay.Ontario

I was so happy for you that worked. What a relief.

That's fantastic, always listen to the old timers...nothing beats experience!!!

Your videos are the best!real live,reality,love it!!!

"The longer it stays cold, the better." LOL! Good job on the damper. That is such beautiful country! 👍🇨🇦🌲🔥❄

I don't think you woulda been more excited if Crystal said yes a few weeks ago than you were about that fuel pump workn🤣🤣🤣. The look on your face was pure relief. I guess in a way, you could say, dad, and Jerry made you the best of both worlds, eh?? That's awesome. So many people are either or but we as human beings can be many things. Its healthy lol. Tyfs God bless you

That is a beautiful sound when you feel stranded. Glad it worked!

It’s amazing how much heat these wall tents hold. I was out at mine this past weekend and it was 30-32 degrees outside and I had to open the windows because of the heat from the stove. No where near as cold as where you are but still… Enjoyed the video and story about your Dad. The world needs more good fathers. Cheers!

Desperate times call for desperate measures! I'm glad it worked!

What's up Jay? Love the sound of a good hot dog over an open fire. When it starts whistling, You know its gonna be a good dog. Thank Goodness for the hot water. Stay Safe.

You can tell your first dad was an artist,your bush craft videos and tent are more visually appealing then most,(my dad was an artist).

You looked like a little boy getting his first train set for Christmas when that sled started! I had to giggle! I hope the sleepover went well, my dad used to love making breakfast (usually pancakes and bacon & eggs) for 10 little girls when I was little and had my birthday sleepovers. I lost my dad in 2012 to cancer and I miss him as much or more today than I did the day he passed. I’m sorry you lost your father so young Jay, it sounds to me like you have a bevy of memories to lose yourself in and warm your heart in. I am glad however that your mum has found someone to share her life with and that you and he get on so well. I wasn’t so welcoming of my mum’s new beau until I saw how happy he made her and that was enough for me to give him a chance. They’ve been together 9 years now and he’s a great guy. I’m also really happy you didn’t have to walk back to the vehicle in that cold 🥶!

That's crazy Jay. Fixing a snowmobile with hot water.

so glad i waited up for this at the moment im at home with fractured ribs no snow yet but high winds took me off my bike so thanks jay this video has cheered me

I love the antlers. Such a blessing to have a step dad to give you memories....and share his talents with you to give you treasures for you to enjoy and remember him with. Sentimental items mean so much.

Nice to see you back Jay, another great video :)

Thank you Jay! Your videos are just a great break. Reminds me to be happy about the simple things and just enjoy life when things are tough.

It's a good feeling when you are able to extract yourself from a tough situation. Thanks for the video Jay!

Glad the boiling water worked. Gas as it evaporates makes cold colder. And by the by, We miss seeing Crystal in your videos. She is 'value added'. Good video. Best

Hell yeah Jerry! He sounds like an amazing person to know.

Jay, I have every confidence that somewhere on the block of your sled you can find a place to attach a silicone oil pan heater. The same as those used on oil pans of cars. They have assorted sizes, with assorted wattages and none of them use that much power. Just plug in to your Jackery when you arrive, toss the cover on the sled to hold in heat.

Great story about your Father and Jerry. U mentioned a Cabin build. Do it, don’t wait. Time goes by so fast as we get older. Your Channel would explode if did a Cabin. Looking forward to your next video Great tip from Jerry with the Relay and boiling water.

Love to see the tent when it’s clean and organized ready for our adventure

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on

Nothin’ like,that feeling of accomplishment in the face of turmoil! Like tapping with a hammer and a starter kicks on again. Really like your personality and attitude. Good video!

You may want to change that relay out. When under low voltage or extreme cold cranking the relays burn in on the contacts. You need a fuel pump and a starter relay. Not expensive so it's wise to change them and have a spare with you. Great when a plan comes together.

Definitely a quick, but fun and enjoyable video! Really glad you got your snowmobile working so you didn’t have to walk home. Sounds like it’d be a nightmare. Glad to see you’re in good spirits and loving life as you go through it. Thanks for the epic video, and I’ll be there for the next one!

So glad you got the snowmobile going the excitement in your voice was priceless. 🙂🇨🇦👍

Great video! Thank you! Sounds you have an awesome family and happy birthday to your daughter!

We are all cheering with you jay. Blessings

Build a little snowmobile garage against the tent to take advantage of the heat from the tent :)

Hi Jay, I know that feeling of 'oh crap'.. getting a machine to try and start. I had some issues with my quad a month or so ago - when we hit -38c temps in Haliburton Forest here in Ontario.... my quad actually dropped in voltage... and I had to boost it, but I keep a tent heater at my cabin with a propane bottle, just in case - and I put it under my quad to heat up the battery and whatnot.... covering the machine also really helps - even if its just a tarp.. it keeps the frost from getting into the parts and freezing them - I swear ..even if its only for a short while, that its the best thing to do. I've never had to deal with a frozen fuel pump... but I've had to use gas line anti-freeze a few times, and keep some in both the quad and sled. Great video as always.

WHEW!!!!! I was worried about you there for a moment maybe having to walk over an hour back. I'm glad the hot water worked! Yay Jerry!

Yayyyy, Jerry! Isnt it a lovely thing to have knowledgeable people in our lives! Glad you were able to get out of there in time for your daughter's party. I think anyone would understand being excited for a made for you stove even if you just got the other one. Hopefully it's the goldilocks one (just the right size)!

So glad the hot water work .

Great ending!!🤍😅

I absolutely love how EVERYBODY starts a fire different, and how everybody thinks they do it the best🤣... Kind of like driving🤣 my A.D.D goes crazy when I'm in person watching someone else start a fire... Watching all these bushcrafty videos has helped with that though😉

Thanks Jay, for the personal info on your dad and now "dad". I can see how they have both had an influence on the path you are on.

Awesome. Glad it started. I agree the look on your face. Great video Jay. Cheers

What an awesome ending. Stay safe out there Jay!

oh man im happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ , watching you camping and beeing happy it makes me extra happy , 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Brilliant video 👍💯

Ketchup and Mustard on the dogs is the way to go

Wow you got lucky, sure glad that sled started. I can't imagine being stranded in that cold out in the wilderness. Get a new relay asap and put dielectric grease on all the contacts. Have fun at the party and Happy Birthday to your daughter. That antler hanger is cool, Crystal is very thoughtful. Stay safe Jay, looking forward to the new stove...

Thank you for sharing your adventure!

Great video and cool trick with the boil water!

YayJerry!!! Happy birthday to your daughter. Cheers

Priceless ! ! !

Hi Jay! Thanks again for the great content! Next time you do a "Hi, I'm Jay" episode, I'd love to know in very general terms what your 'real job" is! Buther, Baker, Candle Stick Maker? I vote for some type of Accountant. Keep up the great content!

Oh my I heard those hot dogs sizzling ! Yummy! Wow, yes, the look on your face when the snowmobile started was fantastic! Loved the antlers from Crystal! She's a gem! Can't wait for the next video Jay!!!

That boiled water trick was great. Haha

Hehe, great episode Jay! That hot water trick reminds me of my dad trying to warm up his car in the winter by putting a big pan of coals under the block! 😁 What do they say is the mother of Invention? Hope the party goes well 🎂

Jay just love your videos keep on keeping on be safe and warm. Stove look s good . Now you can get warm.

There is nothing quite like the anxiety/terror in those few seconds before an engine fires. WTG Jay. I needs me a drink just watching this!

Someone needs to take their snowmobile in for service. Great story about your dad, mom, and Jerry.

Dude!!!! I am sooooooo glad you got that sled running!!! No fun walking that far in deep snow. Great video!!! Was looking forward to the monster stove, however..... LOL

Brilliant! Huge how to on the sled!

Absolutely love your videos! Great artistic shots in these as well!

Awesome ending!

That worked really good. Jerry to the rescue lol.

I was surprised when I saw this stove to be honest. I also thought it looked .... sub-par... What you want is mass and material that holds the heat. So when you go to sleep and the fire goes out you still have either cast iron or soap stone (I google translated it from Swedish, I hope it's right). That really holds and radiates heat long after the fire is out. So it warms the tent up faster and acts like a radiator after the fire is out.

I knew from day one, you were not going to like that stove. It is made for an insulated building, not a tent. I love your old stove. Perhaps before it gets rusted out from being outdoors, you could make a video using a tape measure so we may make one ourselves with your measurements.:)THANKS,...

That was a crazy episode! You fixed your stove damper so you can get a new stove soon, then you hung up that really nice antler hanger that Crystal gave you then you MacGyver your snowmobile. I'm glad you didn't have to walk home.

Awesome video, loved the hot water trick lol Can't wait to see the new stove! Cheers!

Your content is awesome! Camping in it's purest form.wel look forward to the next one

You’re the man Jay, great vid! Love your stoke at the end!

I've never seen a damper that low. Usually they're about 5 feet or so, but you do you. Loving the channel. On our camp stove we have knobs(?) on each door that screw in or out to allow air flow. Your solution seems quite small. If you were to enlarge that you might get better air flow.

Hurray for Jerry and hot water!! Glad it worked out for you!

Great video and everything worked out for you. I'm glad you got the snow mobile running and made it back for the birthday.`

I noticed when the snowmobile started, you got excited and became a regular motor mouth, that was funny, the adrenaline kicked in , the eyes had a sparkle in them, and Lordy Lordy Lordy, ya didn't have to walk a mile and half. I love it, thanks for a good video.

Glad you got your sled going that would have been a long walk, can't wait to see the new wood stove it sounds like it will be a keeper

Congrats on the 100k. You help so many people fall asleep I guarantee. Your vids and calmness comes hand in hand. Love ya

Jay, you are the man buddy !👍

Cool video jay !! That was a great idea !! Glad it worked for ya

Got to say, the excitement when the snowmobile worked was the best

So glad to see you back!!! I was having Jay withdrawals!!! Thanks for the video!!! Love you in Denver!!!!

Old hand always no more 😂👍👍👍👍🇬🇧👍👍good video

Jerry Jerry Jerry awesome J keep it coming

So awesome that hot water trick worked for you, great job. Can't wait to see jerry's stove. 💚👍👍💙

I once had an anthropologist professor that studied people in Siberia. Remember a few stories about how after the fall of the USSR the supply chain went away and people had to be creative to survive in the cold. Metal just ain't as durable when it is so cold.

ohh wow! I can't describe the feeling when YT send me this notification. 😂

Another great video, Happy Belated Birthday to your Daughter, hope you had fun with the sleep over. I can’t believe your thinking about a new stove already, but this one I do understand, one from Jerry would be special. I’m glad the hot water worked. Stay Safe till next time

Fantastic video as always. I never knew about the boiling water trick, good to know. Happy Birthday to your daughter. Stay safe.

one happy camper you start that snowmobile

OH my God, so happy it started,this granny was rooting for you,I am not a mech either scary,stay warm safe enjoy

I just love your videos!! Great job.........

That was really cool!

there's nothing like a good hot dog that's for sure

Jay the hotdogs looked delish! I like mine with cheddar, onions mustard and Mayo. Great you got the fuel line and pump thawed!

There is something to be said for the simplicity of a pull start on a 550 Fan engine. Deep cold weather and electric start engines don't get along very well.

Great episode!

That’s so awesome mate! I had to do the same thing with my 1995 Toyota hilux in winter lol.. hello from Australia! 🇳🇿 really enjoy your vids! Keep them coming mate 👍

Awesome fix Jay! Was worried

Jay, Thanks for sharing about your dad, looking forward to seeing what stove can Jerry can build .for you. Glad you got your sled going and hope the party went well. Take Care!

Nice trip with the hot water !