My youth is gone. But I love coming along on your journey. I just imagine myself by your side and doing the work. It brings me great pleasure to use my imagination. I loved to work hard and I miss it dearly. But the type of work your doing to accomplish your goal is the kind that brings a happiness and freedom and peace. It’s the very best kind and the reward is so rich. Thank you for your videos, they make me feel so good and the dreams they bring are amazing. Thank you Jay

As a kid I lived in northern Minnesota. I ran a trap line from age 13-16 (I'm 63 now). I was up at 4am before school to check traps and then after school as well. Some of those mornings and nights were -20F - 30F. But I also remember the nights walking across the lake at night, snow crunching under my boots as I walked, because of the cold and the moon was so bright and the night was so still. My breath would just hang in the air. I could see critters running across the lake in the moonlight. It was sooooooo incredibly peaceful!! Those were some of the most beautiful nights that I remember. Seeing this video with the lake so still and a bit of snow on the ground brought those wonderful memories to my mind again... Great video!!! Beautiful country!!! Paul

OK>>> I have 2 things to say! 1. YOU always make the food look and seem like the taste ,is out of this world! 2. Get you a cheap pair of safety glass, put them on when you are chopping wood and cutting down trees, if a piece of bark was to fly and hit you in the eye, you are a long ways from HELP! infact get a couple pair and leave them in the shack! (just a suggestion)!

Every now and then my daughter and I will go for a ride in the woods. I find myself looking for a good place to put up a really nice tent and us staying over night. Lol. With heavy rain. I’m so glad I can at least dream about it. I love your videos. So much fun. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

Next time you want to hang a net for food or drying gloves, etc., get one of those nets from an auto parts store used in a car trunk or mini van to keep things from moving around. Fairly cheap, pretty well made, and easy to come by.

Jay, i really enjoy watching your videos. Not only seeing you around the tent but also hearing your thoughts

Jay. I love your videos. Truly. But each time I watch your videos I always feel like there is something missing.... and today I figured out what that was..... A faithful companion. i.e. A canine buddy. Wondering why you are the only guy on these types of videos without one.

Getting a stockpile of wood is so essential nice score on that tree.I like how you aren't afraid to try out new ideas for the tent. 🙂🇨🇦👍⛺

Love the weather, love all that mustard! I especially liked the moment you walked down to the shoreline and just admired the serenity and beauty of the lake and landscape. Your videos relieve my anxiety and put me at peace. Another amazing trip to your slice of heaven. Can’t wait for your -40 videos!

Going down the #jaylegere memory lane on old videos. It's your authenticity, your willingness to learn, the way you make fun of yourself and the food, watching you prepare and eat is a joy for me. I'm sure others feel the same way as I do. I've been watching you for years.❤❤

Hi Jay, couple of ideas. #1 Can you make a trail through the woods for a four wheeler and sled instead of going across the lake? #2 When you tear down the tent keep the platform. Maybe it could be moved and you could use it for stacking wood on it or you may use it in your build. Looking forward to seeing you again soon, maybe with your better half too.

Thanks for sharing Jay. I was actually thinking about you the other day. I’m the kind of person who, thinks if I can’t do something well, I don’t try or even start them. I know that’s ridiculous but it doesn’t seem to change my mind. I so admire your stick-to-it-ivness despite all of the jerks and know-it-alls voicing their unwelcome opinions.

Another awesome video from Jay enjoy watching your video thanks for sharing your video.

Even when the weather is not perfect it's still amazing. That view!! Spectacular. Can't wait for the frozen nights. Stay safe and warm..

That beautiful, moody shot of your lake, the barren trees and that Spectacular fog, with your back to the camera....that is an awesome scenic shot. I could stare at that for hours. You should sell some of your great scenes. I'd buy that one! 👌⭐⭐⭐⭐

That squeaky door was kind of a trademark. Great video!!

Jay!!! You NEED to bring a pour over and leave it at the tent...

I love it when you say that you dont know what youre doing but you end up doing it well lol Great job on the mesh, thanks for the idea

Hi. If you are worried about fumes. block up the gaps around the door. Then you need a longish pipe. You need the pip going through your plywood wall to outside, Across the floor along side of the stove. preferably with a vent on the end of the vent pipe. Have the pipe that finishes inside the tent. have it finish somewhere near the front of the stove. That way you can control the air coming in, and have fresh air feeding into the fire

Yes my youth is gone also but I love watching you and your girlfriend work around your camping sites it’s so much fun watching other people have fun,

I’m sure you’re going to get a lot of people saying “ I told you that having the wood ready to go when you get there is a great idea!” I was one of those people but I wouldn’t do anything like that😂🤣. This is going to be another great video! I enjoy watching you fix up the tent with little tricks and skills that you’ve learned

I just love watching these kind of self filmed adventures.

Try camping for a month straight. Me and a good friend decided to say screw life for a month in the spring. Packed up some gear and out tents and we went camping for a month. We had some pretty strong clear bags that we would fill with a tad bit of laundry soap and our cloths and we even actually did laundry on sit as well. And I will tell you. When that month was up I legitimately almost cried because I had to force myself to come back in. I don't know about my friend. Buy I could have easily just continued to stay out there and lived off the land.

Another fab video, love the channel and all you do. If you fry a few mushrooms and onions in butter with the meat and then add the beans, delish.

Hi Jay, I only recently found your videos but I really love watching them. I’m trying to catch up on them. I really like the way you tell us what you’re doing, how and why. I don’t get out much anymore. I have very bad arthritis in my knees, ankles, neck and my fingers. And I had a couple of falls ripping my knee up really bad requiring surgery. And I also have some degenerative damage in my back. So I am disabled now. I can’t walk or stand very well for very long and my balance is a problem sometimes. So camping or canoeing is not a thing I can entertain these days. So I want to say thank you for your videos because now I get the chance to watch you and somehow I feel like I’m right there in the woods and the snow and see some beautiful scenery. (Maybe I’ll paint those scenes) I never saw snow until I was in my mid thirties and even then I only experienced snow twice. But I do remember seeing my first real snowflake. So thank you for helping me come along and seeing places I can’t visit anymore. Love and hugs and Merry Christmas from Australia. Ps I heard cottonwool balls covered in Vaseline will strike quickly and it will save your matches. Great for an emergency. Maybe try it out. Take care. Bye. ❤️❤️🐨❤️❤️

Hi Jay. I used to live in the U.P. of Michigan, which is mostly forest, and the things you do bring me back. I will be returning there soon when my husband retires. I know there is lots of work involved in that lifestyle, but it is peaceful, rewarding, and such a brotherhood with nature. Can't wait to see your next trip! Thanks.

It's been a great trip, enjoyed every moment. Can't wait for snow and clear starry skies. Take care Jay. 🙂

These videos are so relaxing. Living the dream out there, Jay! Wish I had a place like this, calm and away from everyone. My dream was to have a cabin but that's unaffordable and also extremely difficult in terms of permits. Just to have a fire in a bowl around my house (I live for rent) would cause the neighbours to call the cops on me lol. Hope your next video is sooner than later! :)

Pork steaks are really popular where I am from! I throw some on the grill once a week! St Louis Missouri here!!

Good to see you, Jay!

Always enjoy a trip to the tent. Thanks for letting me catch a ride. Be well

46 Min. I love it Jay, I could watch longer. This new adventure coming up will be a blast this Winter. Like the chair, that can be your personal bush throne. Jay, you cannot put out a bad video and as someone else pointed out, your Winter videos are the best. I have 10 acres on a remote lake that I bought from the State of Alaska 20 years ago I can only get there in the Winter by a Supercub on skis or a 3 hr. snowmachine ride. Summer, only by Supercub on floats. Wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for sharing.

Trying out your viewers advice is cool. I'm sure it's helped a lot. Sometimes it fails but most times it makes life easier. It also makes one feel they're camping 🏕 with you and enjoying everything. The more we work together, the happier we'll be. Ok, that's being corny hey. Really enjoy your trips and learn a lot. Enjoy!

I enjoy your videos late at night when I was growing up in 1970 in California my Papa would take us camping he pass on this month 2 years ago at the ago of 94 you make go back to the pass of my life growing up

another longer video. nice.

The tickle trunk!! Awesome video

I think I've said this before, I live in manhattan and your structure is the size of my apt. Thank you for giving me a break

Jay I just love the videos you make especially when you cook

ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! what was that from? if memory serves, the little green aliens, from toy story right?

The more you make it a home the more hooks or shelves you need, it seems.

like these longer videos, shows you care about your fans

Jay, another great film! Loved the ingenuity of the net drying rack, made me think of my mitts on the warming oven of the cook stove as a boy! Now I’m wishing for colder weather! Hehe thanks Jay ! Hope to see you soon!

Respect! You make us excited and surround us with your positivism. Thank you very much. It deserves our respect. Congratulations!!

Outstanding trip Jay. Menu was excellent, crackling of the fire, the cold air, I miss it so much. Thanks for sharing.

You could put some of that grass rug flooring down over most of it but leave 2 feet of just wood by the stove and door so you get the ventilation as a safety net

Make a gill net and use that for storage. Enjoy the vids. Lovely site.

I remember when you crafted that drop table. Most unique still.!! Tent inside a tent. To protect your freezing snowmobile and let it start.

Apparently there is something called a crown knot that is used for making nets.

Hey Jay, while the temps are still warm, bring a quart of white paint and paint some of the inside walls white. Makes it brighter for filming and to reflect light for nighttime, unless a rustic outdoor look is more warranted. 🇨🇦

You have a relaxing tone in your voice. Imagine singer, love your videos.

That shot of you by the fog covered lake was iconic. I really enjoy your videos and will watch for you after the lake freezes over.

Jay, you don’t want an airtight tent, for many reasons. So you are correct in your approach.

Two pitches to maintain is a lot of work. Maybe you can make it a bit easier on yourself with some good ideas during the very cold winter. You could have a TEE PEE as a quick do it yourself untill you get maybe another Tent. TEE PEE is good for high winds as it wont catch the wind much. A good floor is important to give yourself some insulation. Another good watch is Steve Wallis Channel.

Love the Mr.Dressup reference Jay! 39:30

I just found yours and up north 60 and I have been binge watching. I love you videos.

That's a great stove Jay!

Awesome properties. Lol when I heard you say” what’s in the tickle trunk” haven’t heard that in years

Really enjoy seeing you fix up your current space, but also excited to see what you’ll do with the other location. Thanks for a great video as always.

Fall camping is definitely great! Different smells more daylight awesome exercise getting there...... And a Fella only needs to FRESHEN up the fire in the morning :) Enjoying the Great Canadian outdoors, no Experience necessary 💫🔥

Can't wait for the next video 😊👍🌹

What a great place you have made for yourself!! Your tent set up is great, I am slightly jealous!! Just a tip for you, when attempting to stick your axe into the tree try parallel to the length of the tree so the head goes in with the grain.

I miss the northern lights!!!!

If the canola burns off too quick Jay, see if you can get a hold of some PTFE spray. Not a 100% guarantee, but available from C.T as "B'laster Advanced Dry Lube with Teflon" $11 a tin, WD40 also do a variant. Great on anything you don't want dust to stick to as well. Seeing the frost on the ground looks awesome, it's spring here and our daytime temps are already up around the high 20's C. Finally mate, sorry to be the one to tell you, but that first seat cushion you pulled out of the box brings a whole new meaning to ugly! Thanks for the video, will wait patiently for the next...

Love all your videos, Jay! They’ve always been great, but you’ve really gotten awesome at your framing/filming/editing! Thanks so much for so much great content!

Another great video Jay. Its not very hard to see how much you seem to enjoy your time at the tent. Cant wait for the winter camping videos. Thanks for taking us along

Świeża brzoza nie zgnije, jeśli podzielisz ją siekierą po pocięciu na dwie lub cztery części. Nie może być w korze, środek musi mieć powietrze Fresh birch will not rot if you divide it with an ax after cutting it into two or four parts. It can't be in the bark, the center must have air

I'd like to see you do an episode on all the gear you wear and use but as always love the video

Great video Jay! thanks!

I agree with the guy below.... Don't wait for the water to freeze... Let's go camping!!! 😁😁😁 Paul

Another great video. Can't wait for snow so you can get back to the tent.

Gotta love the fall weather, but oh no.....a break in these videos....hope the cold weather comes soon! Great video and good question re spruce and birch wood.

That shot from out the front door at 10:30 or so with you chopping wood, and the lake and the woods behind you is picture perfect! Great video, thanks!

Loved Yellowknife, out your door and you're on the trails already. Miss taking long rides in -20/-30 C some of the best times of my life. I don't miss the summertimre fires though.

I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I enjoy watching your videos very much. I will be 60 next month and I'm just getting started with the bushcraft thing and camping so I am learning as I go and hopefully learn a little bit from everyone I watch. It's never to late to have some fun. Dwayne Stewart

Love the chair

That pork and wedges looked insane I was drooling watching this

Hey Jay hope all is well. You were putting the wedges in and I remembered when you built the wood pallet frame, along with all the problems you had to figured out. You proved me wrong on the tent frame, when you were building it and I saw it shake so bad I thought when you were putting the tent over the frame it was going to collapse, but it never did. The Pork Chops and Fries looked amazing, and you said I will save 1/2 for tomorrow’s breakfast, it would have been gone if that was me. Stay safe hopefully there will be one more trip before the Lake freezes over and the snow flies.

You cold buy a bug net and attach it at three points like a hammock. They make them for kids stuffed animals too. Strong enough to hold your stuff and porous enough to allow heat or water through.

Where I live (South Australia) we have a tree called a Mallee tree. Mallee is the perfect fire wood especially Mallee roots. Four pieces about the diameter of the dead standing you cut down and the length to fit into your wood stove would keep your tent warm all night and probably half of the next day.

I hope the lake freezes over soon, If this is going to be the last video until then. I can't wait until more videos.

My day just got a little brighter when I saw you posted a new vlog! 😉

Great new site Jay

Summer and Fall are winding down, but I'm glad you were able to get several trips to the tent between winters. Now it's time to get that snowmobile tuned up for the first use. Can't wait to see the wolf sweater come out of mothballs again. :-)

Nice video in the woods Jay! Always like it when you go to the tent. Thanks for sharing your video.

Hi Jay. Thanks for another awesome video. I enjoy watching the delicious cooking too. Wish I had smellavision! See ya next time in the snow.

Get a sleeve that goes over the screw ( dewalt ) Doesn't cost much but you can work over your head. Birch trees get beetles that is why is has dust ( poop and waste ) .

Loving it jay, what a great year for videos. Can't wait till the winter season.

Looks like a good time. You've inspired me to take a few day trips and have a boil up as we say down here.

One of the biggest causes of house fires in St John's is fat-fryers. We likes our homemade fish n chips. Mom put our fries in a paperbag, added salt and dry off the fries a bit. Memories ❤️👍

When u make your wedges cut them with the grain of the wood. They’ll be ALLOT stronger/more solid.

Fab video once again Jay. I've often wondered if you have ever considered installing some solar panels or a small wind turbine to generate electricity for your tent?

Bring some rolls of insulation and some construction plastic with a staple gun and place the insulation in between the 2x4s inside the tent. The plastic should hold it in place and help retain the heat.

Jay, always look forward to your videos. Looking forward to the coming season.

Jay again I cant wait to see what you do with the new site. Both sites are awesome. Keep it up and thank you.

Hello Jay, your so lucky to be able to live like this, what a great life :)

How do you do it....dark at 4 pm in October...Jesus. I am so affected by lack of day lite. I find it tough when it's dark at 5 pm in December. I sure love your channel and videos.

A really good video can’t wait for the snow to hit.

So when are you bringing up a stove for the place? maybe a nice Turkish cook stove. If you move the other tent over and connect them, you could set up the "back area" as your cooking section, with front being living.

You can get a triangle net from Amazon that parents use to hold their kids’ stuffed animals. Would work great

Hello Jay,this is realy an nice video. I love it.