Solo Winter Cold Camping and Bushcraft in Muskoka Ontario

Solo Winter Cold Camping and Bushcraft in Muskoka Ontario - My Self Reliance

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8 жыл бұрын

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This video is about Solo Winter Cold Camping in Muskoka Ontario.
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Like most crazy winter campers, I'm always seeking ways to improve my winter camping gear. This year, I purchased a few items to make my winter camping trips not only more enjoyable, but safer. Camping in temperatures that fall far below freezing is much more challenging than fair weather camping, and it can be life-threatening to go out with sub-standard gear, particularly when adventuring solo. To test my winter camping gear before setting out on a more extreme trip, I went snowshoeing and camping in Muskoka over the past two days. I'll be posting at least one video on the trip itself, and possibly more than one gear video.

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@rogerlamb536 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the rough camp next to the rock with out a tent, just a pad and sleeping bag. This is a great video, thank you

@bobobrien8968 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome as usual.

@Haphagurd 6 жыл бұрын

Shawn I love the cabin videos but I would love to see some more like this one!! The ice fishing is a great additional subject in your videos recently too. Keep it up!

@kittymorse7402 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed as usual.

@myrtlesyd9451 6 жыл бұрын

I strongly agree. It was a great video I loved it. I would be screaming if I opened my eyes to find a fox staring at me. I guessed he smelled that good food u cooked earlier on.

@nibimocs 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along. Nice vid!

@wntu4 7 жыл бұрын

Having watched a number of your video's now it appears to me your wife's idea of camping is the Holiday Inn. :)

@UrbanSuburban010 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Hitting the snowy woods in less than 2 weeks and this got me extra excited. Thanks for sharing!

@woodlandsnorth 8 жыл бұрын

Love the muskoka's! Nice winter camp.

@PumpkinVillage 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Meal looked good. Thanks for sharing, Al

@dobos420 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video man. Thank you for sharing

@amyfaith2350 5 жыл бұрын

I would have talked to the fox, too. Would have love it.

@robertoruscigno7126 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video and trip. I really enjoyed it. I love "your way". Nice gear! Congratulations! Greetings from Italy! Roberto

@robs4453 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

@sosteve9113 8 жыл бұрын

you did very wel my friend,i like to go out in the winter thank you for taking us with you atb steve big thumb from me

@mikevargas809 7 жыл бұрын

You are a rockstar. That is such a cool adventure.

@bebacklater526 7 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Really enjoying the cabin build videos.

@jorgepinero9519 8 жыл бұрын

Very good video thanks

@cliffordwright3441 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video as usual always nice to get away even for a night

@DennisRogersFeatheryournest 8 жыл бұрын

Nice relaxing vid of winter bush. Thanks for taking us with you on your adventures. Good tip re the valley temps being considerably colder than the higher ground. Ever feel like company give me a call...not a novice and geared for winter and NOT a whiner! Small game open as well.

@MySelfReliance 8 жыл бұрын

I'll let you know if I plan something in advance. Lots of rabbits in the area this year again.

@MikeProut 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@TrustinTimber 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful area to explore both summer and winter. We tracked a fisher our there for a good hour or so 2 winters ago snowshoeing in heavy snow. Never did catch up to it. Maybe this year:)

@neildbarker 8 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video and the thanks for sharing. That looked like a great place where you set up camp. The rock face must've been great for reflecting heat.

@MySelfReliance 8 жыл бұрын

+Neil Barker Thanks Neil, it was very warm from reflective heat.

@TheWoodedBeardsman 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video Shawn.

@josephallen19 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, I really enjoyed it.

@MySelfReliance 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe. Enjoying your videos as well. You have to get out of Windsor so you have quicker access to the Shield!

@josephallen19 8 жыл бұрын

preachin to the choir, man!

@franciscatome328 3 жыл бұрын

Mr James!!!! Porque você se Submetem com Tanto sofrimento nas Geleira do Canadá??

@franciscatome328 3 жыл бұрын

Mr JAMES, escrevo pouco INGLÊS. Más estou estudando INGLÊS pra falar sobre HOME no CANADÁ

@franciscatome328 3 жыл бұрын

Mr James !!!! As Geleiras do CANADÁ são muito bonitas.

@NathanKotsa 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same compass 👍

@giselecontassotdesayvre3965 2 жыл бұрын

Très belle vidéo..wow

@Gonzomedic1 5 жыл бұрын

Too cool!

@cindyturpitz3256 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video.greetings from germany

@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS 6 жыл бұрын

Looked like a good one and plenty of wildlife to eat if needed good stuff👍🤘👊

@mushercdn 7 жыл бұрын

was your compass out of wack because you were on a mineral deposit? I would never have thought about the rocks and bear dens. Good idea. All the bear dens I have found were in root systems. A ny danger of the huge rocks breaking due to the heat of the fire? Thanks for the enjoyable video.

@jaybeliever1479 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.I learn a lot from them. I had a compass that looked like that and the compass dial turned on the plastic so you could orient it on a map. Could that be the situation with yours?

@filmic1 6 жыл бұрын

Shawn, who makes that compass that was giving you so much trouble... were you able to reconcile the problem re: with your GPS software on your mobile? That's a creepy problem.

@virginiareid5336 6 жыл бұрын

I recall you mentioning 'waxing' for waterproofing. Is there a special kind to do this with?

@richardburgess5215 6 жыл бұрын

Volume is too low. Great scenery

@DrenalinAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

Shawn. I'm heading to the outdoor show to order a swift canoe. I know gear and see you have pretty much the best of everything. I can appreciate that because I'm the same way. Just curious why you choose Kevlar fusion over the carbon fusion?

@MySelfReliance 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott. I ordered the Kevlar Fusion just before the carbon Innegra was released, and when I saw it I decided to visit the Swift booth at the boat show last January to switch my boat to carbon. However, after talking to Bill in more detail, Charlie on myccr and seeing it in person, I decided against it. Apparently it's slightly more brittle than the Kevlar, it wasn't much lighter (my Kee14 is 26.5 lbs), I didn't like the appearance as much as I thought I would, and the price was much higher. However, I don't think I would have been unhappy with it either.

@DrenalinAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It will be a tuff decision. How much is saving a few pounds worth? Lol. Keep up with the videos.

@kamrangill 5 жыл бұрын

Drenalin Adventure

@matthewcartner583 5 жыл бұрын

The Hebrides, ha!

@LordSos91 4 жыл бұрын

you have any run ins with any coyotes yet?

@mickowen568 5 жыл бұрын

would it b possible 2 use your snowshoes as a sledge ?

@joejones2582 6 жыл бұрын

Were would I find the kelly kettle with the cork cap instead of what looks like plastic on the ones that I am finding

@MySelfReliance 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure they make that. I think Ghillie Kettle maybe

@flaplaya 7 жыл бұрын

With the clothing overview I'm wondering how our ancient ancestors survived.. The only way I suppose was to pick off a few sheep but how did they skin them and dry the furs.. We are masters.

@patkeeler6645 5 жыл бұрын

like siberia way back..

@margaretrosin7853 6 жыл бұрын

This may be obvious to most of you, but why not just use snow or the icicles melted over the fire as water?

@MySelfReliance 6 жыл бұрын

I do, but it's far less efficient.

@riflemanslament9594 2 жыл бұрын

literally sleeping beside the ruins of a castle in the middle of nowhere.

@peterpilek6596 6 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend.Nice video,but I do no--when,you working solo Winter bushkraft and camping on Muskoka-Ontario in Canada.Why you not use fire still???But your use only lighter for cigarette!!!Me using how first only fire still.Lighter me use How my last reserve-becup.Same, me not to see,how yours use skin from birch tree how fire medium for fure.Winter season in Muskoka-Ontario is very cold from -15 to -25 C' and more together with windchild.Ontario province is how metal plate without hills.But nature on the Muskoka-Ontario is very very nice.My friend me wishes to your more,more energy-power for next video from bushkraft out of Maskoka,Alberta,BC. Good luck my friend. Peter Pilek from London UK. PS:Apologies are for my English Language.

@patkeeler6645 5 жыл бұрын

i hate the heat. bring autumn

@canadachop 8 жыл бұрын

is this parking lot right on go home lake road?

@MySelfReliance 8 жыл бұрын

That's right. At Potters Landing on a map.

@dragansavic7066 5 жыл бұрын

❤👍 Serbia

@walterfung701 5 жыл бұрын

cant hear u

@Bella-sj6dq 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how you can do it 😀

@got5at12 8 жыл бұрын

SHAWN:I added you on subrcribe list.I watch as many over night camping videos as i can.Im just glade t v is not this good.

@shannonpopowich1252 3 жыл бұрын

What is a deer yard?

@darrellroeters4951 3 жыл бұрын

Why the buzzing?

@mindyvaughn8217 4 жыл бұрын

It is very concerning to me that your compass was wrong. Do we know why? Do you ever have a concern that a bear will walk up on you while you are sleeping?

@SuperSillySam 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video! If you're interested I've made winter camping video as well if you to check it out!

@dikasaputra8212 5 жыл бұрын

His my son iam window I love you so much shawn

@noway5231 6 жыл бұрын

Audio sucks

@booly5 6 жыл бұрын

what in gods name did you bring 9 pounds of water with you what is snow frozen water its called a cam fire and a pot boil snow as needed 9 pounds of water is to carry in is nuts in the winter time you are not a true camper or survalist

@stevesmasher6028 6 жыл бұрын

Frozen snow is filled with aluminum, barium, strontium and all kinds of fun stuff! Don't want to drink that! Go ahead, take a sample and get it tested, I will bet you ANY AMOUNT of money that it comes back with high levels of aluminum.