Natural Winter Survival Shelter - A true story inspired scenario

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7 жыл бұрын

Learn how to build a simple but effective winter survival shelter. This shelter takes advantage of natural features as well as natural materials. This shelter even though made from snow, can be quite warm if constructed correctly. This shelter can be constructed with a minimum of tools and can be finished relatively quickly which makes it a true survival shelter.
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Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires with or without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc

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@SteveJudyKranz 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that your wife helps you out with these videos! Please tell her we said "Thank you"! Keep up the good work you two...

@59LPGibson 3 жыл бұрын

I think Connie is key to Lonnie surviving😂! Watch the videos with Connie cooking meals! You’ll never go hungry with her around. Now if only Lonnie would tell us where we all can get a Connie!!!!

@Traderjoe 7 жыл бұрын

I keep a Tuffy type shovel in my car every winter, you never know. I also keep a heavy wool horse blanket and some bottled water and a few pairs of gloves and hats in my car and often extra footwear with socks stuffed in them. I'm not even in the country, I am in the suburbs of New York and I also have a few jump starting batteries that'll also charge the phone. Yes, my car seems messy with all that stuff, but it's like muscle memory to me. If you always have it, your never without it. Of course I also have a knife, multi tool and a folding saw under my seat too

@johngreen4067 7 жыл бұрын

The shelter is great. Thanks for sharing. But, more than the quick camp, the lesson that I got from you this morning is to think through the situation, find your best options, and not panic. Thank you both for your advice and inspiration.

@MySelfReliance 7 жыл бұрын

Nice shelter Lonnie. That scenario is probably the number one cause of a short term survival situation here - that and casual hunters getting lost. As you say, the trick is to stay calm and think

@tikiduck 7 жыл бұрын

I always bring along a few big heavy duty trash bags. Take up no space or weight and can save your bacon out on the trail as a tarp, poncho, wind break and numerous other things.

@ODucks55 4 жыл бұрын

I would add that black garbage bags would be better in that it would absorb heat from the sun to keep warm. As opposed to clear or white bags.

@drummingearth5326 4 жыл бұрын

Also for carrying leaves for roof making if making a shelter in the woods

@tenminutetokyo2643 4 жыл бұрын

tikiduck I always carry a free mattress shipping bag. Incredibly useful and big. Makes a supershelter, groundcloth, or sleeping bag.

@oldgeekster1 7 жыл бұрын

Always been a believer in "STOP" - Stop, Think, Observe, Plan! Getting in a fizz never saved my old hide! Another great video Lonnie!

@TT-go2gv 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. I give it a BIG thumbs-up. If anyone thinks about going for a ride on a machine into the back country, always prepare for that same machine to quit on you and prepare accordingly. If you don't have the assurance that you can get yourself out on foot, don't go and please don't ever think about taking your kids in the back country unless you have at least 2 sleds and the knowledge (and gear) to survive if both of them broke down.

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. My wife and I just returned from a two week snow machine trip to our remote Alaskan cabin. I made sure that I had my survival pack on my person along with two snow machines and plenty of fuel.

@WLeonardAthas 5 жыл бұрын

Lonnie: I am 66 years young, live in Florida and I hunt and spend a lot of time in the woods. I would like to thant this opportunity to thank you. You go out of our way to provide fantastic instruction on many topics of vital importance to know in your climate and many of them are applicable even in my area. Your patient, calm, direct and easy to understand instruction is very well presented. If I ever decided to move to similar climate as yours, I would review may of your videos that I have saved. Thank you for taking the time to teach. A wise man once said the best lessons in life lie at the feet of a more experienced man!! Thanks again for all you do.

@southpawbushcraft7522 7 жыл бұрын

we use to build snow shelters like that when we were kids all the time when we were playing in the woods in the winter and got cold. They are very warm! Great video! ~Dawn

@Taromovies 7 жыл бұрын

So right Lonnie, out of the wind first and a fire, also to use the environment for the shelter protects you with less effort, thanks for sharing my friend!!! Take care, Taro

@semco72057 5 жыл бұрын

I have learned something from your video and that is having a snow shovel with me if in a very cold area and I should have known this since I lived in Michigan for awhile. I keep what I need here in Arkansas to get by, but went to Michigan in 2014 without some of what I would need to survive if my vehicle broke down. I said that I would not do that again.

@MarkAJ311 7 жыл бұрын

I really like this idea of doing survival situations based on real scenarios, great video Lonnie!

@BossRedRanger 7 жыл бұрын

Mark Aguglia Check out Survivorman if you haven't before. You'll love it... Or you already do.

@MarkAJ311 7 жыл бұрын

HossKirkland I do love Survivorman! Les Stroud is the man. Thanks for the suggestion though!

@randallflagg3464 7 жыл бұрын

HossKirkland Made for TV Crap Stroud is just another Bear Grylls! !

@BossRedRanger 7 жыл бұрын

Randall Flagg That's a huge lie. Les Stroud produced his Survivorman concept almost a decade before Grylls. He's ALONE during filming, carries and films himself, and offers prudent survival strategies. He often fails in his excursions which demonstrates reality and authenticity. Unlike Grylls, he doesn't sleep in hotels, run wildly, consume excrement, or promote mechanical injury. You're completely off base about Les Stroud.

@Fumingzeus 7 жыл бұрын

HossKirkland or incompetence

@rickfalk9319 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and great job of explaining radiant heat and the importance of simply getting out of the wind. That IS shelter, immediate, life-saving shelter when it is cold. No roof needed! Being an ice-fisherman and 'outdoorsman' regardless of weather I appreciate very much the advantage of a simple wind-block and radiant heat of a fire...Thanks for sharing a very important video!

@Dutch_Prepper 7 жыл бұрын

So god to see a new video from you, Lonnie! Gonna sit back and enjoy.

@Exodus26.13Pi 4 жыл бұрын

Taking a nap and relaxing until dark will get one in a better frame of mind.

@randallpearcy2558 4 жыл бұрын

I love these videos. I am handicapped at the moment and cannot get outdoors. I run the battery down everyday on my phone watching these! Please keep it up!!!

@richardclark2688 7 жыл бұрын

Lonnie, This was spot on. Great job explaining everything.

@sarahaugustine4185 7 жыл бұрын

Panic is the killer in a survival situation and you nailed this at the beginīng of your video. Great job.

@reflexreaction3797 7 жыл бұрын

i think we want the rest of your story :D

@johnsellers2999 4 жыл бұрын

Edlyn Ugaide why would you bring that into this story. You lefties are such a tolerant species aren't you? By the way he won't be charged for a crime he didn't commit

@johnsellers2999 4 жыл бұрын

Edlyn don't know what sex you are but bet your from California right?home of the CAN'T say what you really feel state

@johnsellers2999 4 жыл бұрын

Edlyn never took a dime from anyone without earning it ok. I can cover the cost to move anywhere I want. Happy where I'm at ,at the moment. Canada always was a place I thought of when I was young. But wouldn't think about moving their now days. You see I'm not chanting any of the garbage coming out of your mouth and you and idiots like you that invaded and ruined Canada is the reason Canada doesn't appeal to me anymore. You can have it. Hopefully America will come back to its former glory. Trump 2020. We are down here laughing at your votes for black face impersonator. Hope you get all the free stuff you are looking for in your party

@pete614 4 жыл бұрын

Quite true. Keeping calm is the key to survival.

@rickkerans8485 4 жыл бұрын

I like how in the beginning you said OK I am in this situation. What do I need to do and you made a plan. Then you went created your shelter for the night. That is what I really like about your videos I always learn something that gives me one more tool in the toolbox of knowledge.

@MrManifolder 4 жыл бұрын

You're an American legend, Lonnie. Love your content.

@DannyWalker1949 7 жыл бұрын

I thought I seen that Fuel Gauge said Full and I seen Fuel in the tank too. I bet Lonnie was in his back yard again. He-he. I enjoyed your Scenario, its food for thought, as always.

@couz10 7 жыл бұрын

Lonnie, you scared me for a minute... Thought you lost both your legs! As my wife would say, "calm as a cucumber". No fuss, "Lets get started." Love it! Heat loss is also a result of evaporation (avoid sweating). Thanks for the video, 👍🏼

@TippyMueller 7 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to see your survival videos even though I live in the Sonoran Desert of Phoenix, Arizona. You'd think that living in a city of over 5 million people that survival methods would not be much of an issue. I'm 66 and I was born and raised here so I've heard so many sad stories of people who have unwittingly gotten themselves into a survival situation. Water and extreme heat are the dangers. We ALWAYS carry water in our vehicle. We freeze water bottles and keep them in an ice chest all year long especially in the summer. Experts say to stay with your vehicle if stuck, because rescuers always find your car first which is easy to spot from the air. People who migrate to this area don't really realize the dangers. But, you are right. We need to educate ourselves on how to survive if need be where ever we live.

@josephleight1305 7 жыл бұрын

Another very interesting and informative video. Even though i don't live in cold country, i will remember this good advice for when it is needed, develop an appreciation for spruce trees, and look forward to your next excellent video. Thanks Lonnie & Connie.

@Hylanda11800 7 жыл бұрын

If there is one lesson I have learned from you Lonnie it's that we prepare for the unexpected before the unexpected happens So, I would have a shovel on the snowcat thanks to your teaching... Thank you for sharing, A warm hello to Connie and yourself from us, Duncan & Rebecca

@4directionsbushcraft 7 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great night sleep and toasty warm shelter to me. Thanks my friend. Great video.

@haraldthi 6 жыл бұрын

I must say you’re a good and natural actor. And your wife does a great job on camera. Looks like you had a good, if somewhat sleepless, night out there in the ditch.

@JimSchafer--fishing-and-fun 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lonnie for taking the fear out of the factors.

@tomknight1902 7 жыл бұрын

No matter what mood I am in, your videos are a breath of fresh air. I would watch a 24 hr live marathon on about anything you do! Thanks Lonnie for brightening my day up! You really should do daily videos, if at all possible. I for one would thoroughly enjoy them! Wear a Go Pro cam all day!

@hagmark1 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Lonnie. Great to see how to make use of natural resources and features in a difficult situation. Moz...

@jrhitt 7 жыл бұрын

My son and I always enjoy your videos. It's amazing how easy it is to get hypothermia if your not prepared. Keep the videos coming. We don't have broadcast television in our home, so you are a constant source of information and entertainment for us. Thank you

@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358 7 жыл бұрын

Another great example of yet another shelter design directly suited for the situation. TFS Professor!

@joelrampersad1359 7 жыл бұрын

I just love the guitar playing. I feel it will imprint on my memory so that every time I see deep snow I will hear your music. Not a bad thing, I think.

@davidharvey5672 6 жыл бұрын

I have been watching KZfaq on my big TV. Your videos look great so good work Connie and thanks. Here in England the need for these things is non existent with 65 million people on this tiny island you're never far from another human being. The curious thing is that I, and many others seem to somehow instinctively collect these lessons like there's something deep in our psyche telling us to. Thankyou both.

@bartmahoney878 6 жыл бұрын

YOUR A GOOD MAN LONNY, TANKS FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE!

@carol-anntrudell9990 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, Lonnie you are so inventive. Never would of thought of that seeing as I have never been in that position. Now I know what to do just in case. Take care you two. God bless

@t.w.milburn8264 7 жыл бұрын

Anothe great outing Lonnie & Connie, Pays to keep a cool head & know what to do. Having the knowledge to put in place as well. Scratch ole Buck ATB Terry God Bless

@Standswithabeer 7 жыл бұрын

Good start to any crisis::Stop & think awhile; regain control. Most excellent--thanks.

@joescarborough8434 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Fantastic video. Great set up and execution.

@738polarbear 4 жыл бұрын

If nothing else ,learn to be rational and calm from this man . Of course he has MUCH more to teach but DO NOT PANIC and run around aimlessly.His channel is probably number one in real life survival situations.

@mdouble100 7 жыл бұрын

Great tip. I hope I never find myself in that kind of survival situation. However, if I should, this is one quick shelter I will keep in mind.

@brianspencer4220 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Lonnie: Thanks for a realistic & informative video. The reality is without survival there isn't a second chance. Staying calm is esential & thaty is something you always display. Thanks again Brian 76

@davidmorris631 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Lonnie, i really enjoyed watching your video it was excellent.And learned quite a lot of new skills. Looking forward to seeing more interesting videos from you.Kind regards David. Greetings from England UK.

@redlock4004 7 жыл бұрын

I liked your thought process while you think through the problem and set priorities. Very educational!

@mariaotero5601 5 жыл бұрын

I believe that to be true why? Because my grandfather did this when he went to gather his horses, I remember the shelter! Kudos!!

@patricianunez4025 4 жыл бұрын

I love your simple life saving solutions. Thank you and God bless you and your wife.

@ellisholcomb2299 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the information great to know we don't have the cold as you do but it still takes a level head think things out I always enjoy watching your vedoes please keep up the great work I appreciate your time and work you put in your vedoes until next time you take care my friend

@13prevailbushcraft 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always Lonnie...Thanks for sharing...

@reddogxx11 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Lonnie! Hey, I have a black Bearcat 2 up myself! :) I like the idea of getting out of the wind behind a blow down and using spruce bows as insulation. I can see where that type shelter would come in real handy. Basing scenarios on true stores is a great idea! Keep them coming! - Paul

@Biglandtrapper 7 жыл бұрын

True story Lonnie, back in 92 in our younger days me and 4 other fellers got lost on a barren land in a raging blizzard.. The first miserable night all we had was a snow wall, the 5 of us huddled behind, we had a small fire but with the blizzard we had to keep feeding it gas.. Snow was so thick it would take your breath away at times, ice steady building up on the face... Wind dropped a little just before dark next evening, we made a move and just by luck we found a cabin...That night in the cabin had horrible muscle spasms in the legs, dehydrated I guess... One fellow Herman nearly lost his toes. Though it was only a wall of snow, really wasn't much heat from the fire, you get a flash of heat when someone toss on a bit of gas, but even with just that wall there was some comfort, would of been worst without it.....You certainly learn from times like that.....oh also we had to leave one snowmobile behind where we used so much gas but had to do what we could to get through that night....

@davehoward6573 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Lonnie, thanks for another inspiring and educational video. I always think what HAVE I got not worry about what I haven`t got. All the best from England UK, Dave H.

@nickhdeep6leatherworks338 7 жыл бұрын

I just retired from the Coast Guard and in the marine environment we used Personal Locator Beacons, accuracy is debatable 10 yards to a mile. I would recommend anyone off on an adventure to get one in any environment. I can't tell you how many people could have been rescued using one of these. Can't be rescued if you can't be found

@fredthorne9692 7 жыл бұрын

The only thing that would frighten me more would be to be alone, 100 miles off the Altlantic coast (or any coast) fishing, and have the same scenario crop up. Satellite phone, or transponder, never leave home without them. Great depiction, great scenario, excellent remedy! I'm going to check everything twice.

@NothingMaster 4 жыл бұрын

That was one heck of a realistic enactment; you might have a future in Hollywood; at least in an upcoming epic outdoors type movie. And believe me I’m not trying to get fresh or sound sarcastic here; great job. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Of course, the fact that your wife probably directs and shoots the entire video makes her an indispensable asset, too.

@roningamin1391 7 жыл бұрын

yet another informative video w/ loads of common sense Lonnie! An over turned tree is a great idea. And WE ALL know wind is a killer, not necessarily snow or rain. God Bless

@danieltrottier8599 7 жыл бұрын

That snowmobile look huge when you are kneeling beside it. Good vid sir.

@anonymousbosch9265 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been getting in the habit of liking the video just as I start watching as I know I will inevitably like it

@RSJ-Texas 7 жыл бұрын

Another great informative video Lonnie! Many thanks to you and Connie!

@transylvanianbushcraft1936 7 жыл бұрын

You cannot imagine how much i love this kind of life you're livin'... I'd really like to do that too,but i can afford that only on several weekends...couse i live in a city here in the Carpathians...... Respect bro!Keep it this way Lon'

@chrishoodecheck181 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video Lonnie.

@zoiedee5341 7 жыл бұрын

love watching your videos!❤ I love hearing your voice it's so calming!

@zoiedee5341 7 жыл бұрын

Lala Land sure would

@leonlealand3030 7 жыл бұрын

W M aA

@bearfacedkiller3173 7 жыл бұрын

He should narrate audio books or nature documentaries. ;-)

@OpusBuddly 7 жыл бұрын

The whistle every time he breathes drives me crazy.

@dozer1642 7 жыл бұрын

Opus Buddly you need to worry about you more and less about others

@davidleasure9138 7 жыл бұрын

Good information on survival especially stopping to evaluate your situation and making a plan to survive the elements for the night and taking stock of your resources. Thanks for sharing.

@PrepperDel 7 жыл бұрын

Great videos my friend, like the scenario based survival situations. ATB Del

@xgtmg 4 жыл бұрын

I am going to have Connie get you a gas can to take along so you don't have to do this again.I worry about you out there in the woods alone. You aint getting no younger you know. Thanks for all the info you have shared. I have watched most of your videos and appreciate what you folks are doing.

@CplSkiUSMC 7 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention how amazing those spruce boughs smell. In a crappy situation, that delightful pine fragrance is soothing to the nerves and makes a frigid night in the bush just a little bit warmer.

@dadmachines 3 жыл бұрын

Some of the finest acting the Alaskan backwoods has to offer!

@markchamberlain6607 7 жыл бұрын

Great job Lonnie Your videos are very informative and I really like that. Myself, I was surviving before I even knew it was survival as from childhood, I grew up out in the woods. In a log cabin that was built from the trees on the property. I didn't want people to see where I lived, because we were poor and lived in an ole log cabin, real log cabin not these fancy log houses to resemble a log cabin. Survival was second nature to us. We didn't look at it as survival, it was simply living. I am old and retired now, and have recently started watching KZfaq survival videos (and getting homesick). Is that all your property you show in your videos? If so, I'm jealous. I miss the woods. I left a post for you from some time back telling a little more. Not sure if you'll see it or not. I gather also that you are a Bible believing man. Awesome! God bless, Mark

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 7 жыл бұрын

Yes I read your other comment as well and enjoyed hearing about the old days of your youth. This land where this video was recorded is not my land. I could have done it on my land but I already had the trail punched in to the spring for water and so I did the video on the spring trail since access was easier. The video location is only about a quarter mile from my cabin though on public land that anybody can use. There at our cabin we are surrounded on all four sides by wilderness that we are free to use. Yes I am most definitely a Bible believing man. Not only that but am a "born again" believer and of course, not ashamed or embarrassed in the least to say so.

@Roninforged 5 жыл бұрын

Far North Bushcraft And Survival Amen and God bless. Thanks for sharing basic, common sense survival skills, along with the importance of a proper mindset. I teach my two young children every time we go out, and I know it may one day save their lives. More importantly, it teaches them to be strong, never give up, and to think about a situation so they can approach it with a solution that will bring about the best outcome. I am always and forever a student, so thanks for imparting a little more knowledge. Take care gents...

@Blackopsmechanic338 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Yes, in the back country a person needs to prepare for the worst before leaving camp. Peace

@brianferris1233 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting it was educational.

@wattsadonnasaurs4810 7 жыл бұрын

Love your videos always learn Thank you

@randysimmons9838 6 жыл бұрын

Being from Florida and living here all my life...that looks insane!

@oldquestant6-238 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Lonnie, Is it possible to make it any more simple than that ??!! Gotta love it ! Give Connie a hug for all of us.

@Watchtower1959 6 жыл бұрын

I did Lonnie I Always Add Your Wisdom And Skill Sets When I Am In The Woods And One Day When I am Off The Grid In Alaska In All That I Do Was Because Of My Mentor You. Thank-You Again And I Hope Your Trek Back To Camp Was A Safe One Lonnie.

@bushcraftnorthof6012 7 жыл бұрын

Was just wondering how you were doing. Glad to see another video. Great quick shelter for up here, specially if two people can split the fire chores and take shifts. We recently had two separate incidents of stranded folks on snowmachines. One was not thinking straight, and died after it sounds like he just started walking. The other, a few weeks later, was an ex-Canadian Ranger, who stayed with his machine, built a snow shelter, and was found alive in a couple of days. Both were up in the barrens hunting caribou and got hit with weather. Mindset is a huge part of survival, and this land, although beautiful, will kill you in an instant, if you are unprepared and don't respect it. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

@tallcedars2310 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting about the two incidents. This is why it pays to watch Lonnie's channel and get out and practice as much as possible. The weather has become so fickle these days that it's easy to get caught in a bad situation.

@freakyflow 6 жыл бұрын

I think the worse storm i got caught in was 80kms north east of dubreuilville ontairo I had just dropped off the snowmoblie at a friends that day for repair and was head to meet with friends for some icefishing on a gravel snow covered road my truck died ..This road gets about 1 car per 6 hrs (good weather) 1 car per 8 -10hrs in winter and Snowing none .... Well it started snowing when the truck died I phoned my friend and told him the truck died He said they were all back in town ..Police closed off parts of the hwy from the oncoming blizzard and its hitting the town pretty good too Told him where i am up near...........beep beep beep - Low-Battery - Beep beep beep ..Long story short.. it hit -35 outside sun was going down and no way i was going to live in my truck I parted what snow was on the side of the road grabbed pine branches 5 gallons of gas. I had the 1 skid in the back for fire starter I pulled out the back bench seat from the back of the cab and used it as a bed off the ground I also knew of using the foam from the other seats to stuff my jacket with to keep heat in and to open the gas cap and snap the fuel line for more fuel if i needed it...The great thing was i put pine branches against the side of the truck which blocked the wind After a hour or so i figured my friends come looking for me or sent the OPP and someone would come on a skidoo so i went to the truck put on the 4 way flashers 30 mins later the snow was lighter 45 mins after that i heard a skidoo high pitch honk It was my friend and a few other friends. He seen the 4 ways as he was coming along with a -45c Jacket to wear and a jug of hot coffee his wife made He laughed at me and said you cost me $10 ! ..I said how ? I told the guys that I bet you $10 that dumb indian is blow smoke signals for help ...lol

@Grumpy_old_Boot 6 жыл бұрын

@freakyflow : Heh, smokesignals work great though, unless it's windy. On a sidenote, bringing a satellite phone with ya, is often a great thing to do, especially if they have one of those SOS-signal thingies, that the local rangers can triangulate in on. If you remember to keep them charged, they will often keep going for a few days, no problem. Nothing better than letting your friends and/or rescue people know where you are. :)

@DavidWestBgood2ppl 7 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration. Thanks Lonnie and Connie!

@discgolfer78 7 жыл бұрын

I've been a subscriber since you started. I noticed that you're getting better and better camera shots and editing and your content is always enjoyable thanks for another great video. I love learning from you.

@wvmountaineer69 4 жыл бұрын

Lonnie looks as comfortable as a big ol groundhog! Great video and information as usual!!

@allenhuling598 7 жыл бұрын

Well done, Lonnie, and great lead-in story! Those blow-down root balls make a great back wall, and we've got lots of them around here. ATB!

@campingcrew2755 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, i always learn something from your video's, have also found a few new great meals, tonight on a camp fire i made the stew beef sausage, potatoes, onion, bacon and cheese in the Dutch oven, what a great meal that was, thank you, God bless

@VE3FAL1Fred 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Lonnie and good information as always...Nice to see another video from you. Cheers Fred

@MarkYoungBushcraft 7 жыл бұрын

Lots of good information Lonnie. I like that you explained the principals so that could be applied to other situations or other shelters

@tallcedars2310 7 жыл бұрын

Good scenario, it was a wakeup call for me. Hence, if we ever take the snow machine even 10kms away from home, will have a shovel and survival gear packed. Snow machines can be notorious for breaking down if they are older like ours and your video has shown that it's wise to be prepared. Walking without snowshoes back to home would not be easy. It would tax me in very little time, no matter if we were 10 or even 2 kms from camp. Having a backpack of survival essentials would be necessity since temperatures can drop from -15 Celsius to -30 overnight, and I can see your emergency shelter looks ideal to stay warm and out of the wind. Again, great video and as others have said, if you find the time to do more, that would be awesome. ATB

@bfowler4350 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Connie, & Lonnie, haven't been getting much notifications, so I went back. This is my favorite channel!

@pilgrimcarolee7294 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lonnie, another great suggestion! I will remember this one should I ever need it.

@kandiwolfe1125 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great idea!

@TBI-Firefighter-451 4 жыл бұрын

I always carry some of my gear in a 5 gal plastic bucket that also makes a chair, step stool, Snow Block Maker, water bucket, wash basin, Privy and more. Nice thing about Root Wads is the Pitch Wood Roots for a nice warm fire. I always carry extra gas even on short trips - 2 liter pop bottles make great fuel jugs that are easy to carry inside my 5 gallon bucket, better safe than sorry is my Motto!

@bgurtek 5 жыл бұрын

I like your snowshoe bindings!

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 5 жыл бұрын

I have since started using a paracord loop over the outside of the rubber that covers the toe area as that strengthens the toe holding area resulting in less rip-out of the rubber in that area. Make Snowshoe Bindings From Tire Innertube kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrdjbJiJr8moqIE.html

@KCSmith1 6 жыл бұрын

I liked the shelter idea! Thanks for sharing.

@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Lonnie! Thanks!

@Frostyeveryday 6 жыл бұрын

I would love to be in that much snow!

@tonynapoli5549 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lonnie for your expertise If I didn’t know you was acting I would believe you, always something to learn from you, thanks. Regards to you and Connie. 👍👌🇬🇧

@PumpkinVillage 7 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Al

@deplorableb.r.4211 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, as always. Thanks so much, Lonnie!! And thank you Connie!!!

@FuscoLW 7 жыл бұрын

It was a great video. Loved how you did the scenario vs explained it first. Great job Lonnie!

@endtimesnews 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Lonny, I really liked the idea of saving physical energy and using what nature provides.

@bashfulbrother 6 жыл бұрын

Lonnie you are truly amazing. thanks for another great video.

@mistersmith3986 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Lonnie, you knocked it out of the park again my brother!

@martinoutdoors6941 7 жыл бұрын

Always just spot on advice Lonnie.

@googleisshittoss 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing the difference geography makes..Here in the UK...you could probably walk out anytime, and find civilization..You guys are survivors that's for sure.