What a badass. Just playin his flute out in the wilderness by a fire in the middle of the night... Hes the uncle we all need.

A lot of people can survive in the wilderness, but if you want to feel completely at peace, be comfortable, well fed, and gain some wisdom, go with Lonnie.

You should do a video of you playing your flute with the fire crackling. That would be awesome to listen to as you go to sleep.

Really appreciate your calm voice

I envy you Lonnie, and your lifestyle... I live in Northern West Virginia, the mountain state. I love the outdoors and everything that offers....... Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us, I appreciate it sir.

Yep, you should do a camping album with that pipe. It tickles a part of my soul that makes me spend time in the wild.

Can I just say I never new stuff like this before and I stared asking my grandpa if I could go out in the wild and stay a night alone and I used your techniques and they work perfectly and I never would have gotten to do this without these videos so can we all say thank you Lonnie 👍🏼😊

The flute mixed with the crackling fire just sounds so peaceful!

There is nothing better than sitting around a fire and enjoying the peace and thinking. I'm sure I would love those beans and rice. I dearly love Spam. I have been eating it since I was a wee fella. Love the hot water bottle trick. I sleep with a thick wool beanie that I can pull down around my ears and the back of my neck. Keeps me very warm while sleeping. What better way to wake up . A beautiful morning, hot beans and rice and a hot cup of coffee. That truly is a great life. Thanks for the video and a great time.

Lonnie, all the best to you and Connie. Thank you for all you do for all of us. We appreciate you both! Stephen, Ohio

you know Lonnie, there are so many yt channels explaining stuff, showing this and that, where you learn a lot surely, and so one... your channel is a mix of that, but the most important thing is that your videos are that kind of videos where you finish to watch it and you just want to take the rucksack , sleeping bag and go outside. and im sure very much people do that ;) i think these are the best kind of videos :) greeting from italy

This has got to be my favorite video. Thank you for sharing it- I've watched it about 1800 times. God bless and protect y'all.

Extremely glad your doing these videos, I believe this sort of thing should be taught as a supplement added onto the school systems. While most see it as novelty these day's I see it as essential, people forget how to survive where dose that leave them worse comes to worse? I LOVE bushcraft and the outdoors, and useful things are what I love to learn and use and speaks to my Norse blood. Thank you for making these and explaining for people to learn from, not many seasoned bushcrafters share their know how with out high costs these day's...I will teach my kids all I know when there old enough to soak it up...piece of mind is what it is :)

Hell of dish to wake up to, slow cooked and ready on waking, can't be beat for comfort or eating!

Looks like what I'm eating for dinner too Lonnie. It will make you fart like a race horse and in turn will keep you warm in your sleeping bag. Looks like you had a nice night there in the forest.

I've been going to the woods for 55+ years, Never thought of long fires before nice ,thanks lonny......

Just watched this video now. Beautiful. A man truly in tune with the environment he lives in. Loved the idea of breakfast. Might give it a try in my slow cooker - not half as exciting as being in the wilds, but one can dream. God bless.

That beans and rice sure looked tasty! All you needed to add to it was a big chunk of cornbread and a pot of coffee.

You're awesome Lonnie! As is your wonderful wife. I've been sub'd for quite a while, I just don't comment a whole bunch. I often find myself re-visiting your older videos. I just watched your latest video as well and love the set up. Just thought I would say thanks and look forward to your next video. Take care and be safe.

Great video, thank you for sharing all those great tips about shelter & fire construction. Watching you have your "Johnny Lake beans" for breakfast made me hungry!

Wow, the flute adds so much to the video - cool to see that it's not just 'canned' music, but actually you playing it!!

I really enjoyed this one. I live vicariously through your videos, until we can get to the place where we can do it ourselves. We’re in the 5th year of our 5 year plan to get to the high lonesome. Somewhere in the northern Rockies... maybe Alaska. In my job, some days I have to spend time (hours) in a freezer that maintains between -10 to -30 degrees. I use a helmet liner also. Mine was made for tank drivers, and it does a great job of keeping my noggin warm. I also use it for cold camping.

That flute playing was on point. nice job

Life on town, is soooo rutin everyday. I live by myself. Pay my bills, Try to be best person I can. In the end of the day,I only whish for a fire like yours!!!!! Sooooo comfy!!!! Thank you very much.!!! I live in apartment....

This will probably be to much thou I hope you find appreciation of it. When I watch your videos they bring back so many good memories of my adopted Dad. Him and mom took me off the streets where I would run away from my real father. Gene taught me more about myself and survival after my grandad passed. He taught me the warriors way. I miss him so much. He's most likely with God yelling and screaming about the things he didn't agree with. So I know he's finally found peace. I have learned a lot from you Sir and I thank you. I thank you also for the memories.

Just stopped by for a nature buzz. Thanks again Lonnie.

Thank you for the video. I lived in Fairbanks a while. Went up there for the job. Drove up there one early February. Rolled my pickup truck, busting all the tires and windows, off the road, down into a ravine, about 50 miles East of Tok. A couple of young men rescued us, my wife, my dog, and myself. The folks of Tok took care of us and got me to work in Fairbanks, early. The temperatures were down to 32 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. The snow was 2-3 feet deep. The best thing about The Alaskan wilderness is the people. They saved our lives. Lonnie, you are of that bunch. I will never forget that. God bless you. If you come down to central Texas, you have a place in my home. Texas

i keep finding myself coming back to replay this video, especially when you’re playing the flute around the fire.

unbelievable that you got these freezed logs to flames. good video

Us trade people love this stuff , it kinda comes natural building stuff because we been doing it since we were kids . I enjoy your videos , definitely thumbs up here .

Your an inspiration, at least to me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Well Pal, your simple, honest approach is why many o us love You Tube outdoors vids....thanks for passing on the knowledge without any unnecessary fanfare or excessive ego.

Life outside the rat race.... its a beautiful thing! This is how id liketo live my HAPPILY EVER AFTER... you do agreat job... just finished my first tipi hot tent.. taking my dogs out to francis marion national forest for couple nights camping... thanks for sharing youre obvious plethora of i information .....its vreatly appreciated and will be put to use....

I still can't get over just how quickly the weather changes in your part of the world. Come to think of it, I think I make that same comment around this time every year. I loved your flute playing and hope it will feature in future videos. Cheers from Oz.

Excellent vid! A lot of effort went into making this I'm sure! You looked tired from filming rather than sleeping! The price you paid to give us this excellent video! Thank you very much for sharing brother! Best wishes

Great video Lonnie. Someday you will have to show us more of your flute skills and how you made it

Good to see the shelter in action in the snowy season! The trappers used to cache resources (traps, gear, sheet metal wood stoves, some food, axes, knives, tools, matches, cordage, etc), in many places along their lines, including their tiny cabins and shelters. I can imagine them caching dutch ovens in their many camps so they did not have to carry them. Upon arriving and bush camp, they emptied whatever meat and other grub they had into the DO, kindled the fire and walla, instant stew with whatever ingredients were at hand! A few spices, some salt, and preferably some extra fat, and they ate like kings!

Even with no wind -14 c is quite cold! The coldest we get here is about -10-/12 celsius but mostly 5 months of winter is around a few degrees below or above 0 (The gulf stream)The lean-to sure looks plenty warm and cosy, I hope I get the chance to make one sooner than later. Thank you for the video and for the recipe, it sounds very tasty.

I do the same thing with my steel water bottles to keep my sleeping bag warm. Good videos keep them coming

Just chilling before bed and flute starts to play. Almost fell asleep on the spot!

Great video my mother used to use an old cider jug filled with hot water in my bed during the winter months, what I remember they made great hot water bottles, thanks for bringing us along.

Great video Lonnie, Peter

This is like a spiritual experience. There is something inate that draws us to nature and makes us feel a part of the whole.

Good stuff Lonnie. I can never imagine you sleeping cold with such a wonderful beard haa. All the best Sandy

Great video Lonnie. May you and Buc always find the Freedom trails. I'll not bemoan my own country to much only to say that men like you keep the dream alive for a lot of us over here, who have to live under a nanny state. May you and Buc always know free will and a warm fire. Halcyon days my friend.

love your no fancy pants way of doing things and your accent is easy on my lugs xx

My Dad used to say people dont have to be selfish to share information, and what they know , whith others.tha'ts the real gold! He was a Biologist.

These are my favorite kinda vids.....they touch on a little bit of everything.....still enjoy your videos as much as I did when I saw the first one......stay safe and I look forward to more videos in the future 😃👍👍👍

Lonnie reminds me of Grizzle Adams with that beard he is a survivor man, I love his shows.

Thanks Lonnie, another great video,. Like your taeching style. You the Man.

I'll tell you what. Whenever I'm having an insomnia episode I seek out one of your camp videos. First I learn and they are very relaxing to watch and listen to. Great videos, I have learned tons from you and you have even saved me from narcotic sleep medicine. Lol thanks

Love your videos. Wish I was enjoying the peaceful outdoors with you sir!

Guys as always great video....I learned many things from all of them...and really enjoy the peacefulness of them....

I love your channel keep up the good work.

Watching this video made it feel as if I was there with you by the fire. Thank you. Will try this fire tomorrow for 4 C temp here in northeast.

Thank you Lonnie. Kudos to you for such outstanding videos.

Totally at peace watching your videos. Will try your recipe.

You're the best, Lonnie. Thanks for another great video.

Just a Wonderful Video! I Love Beans & Rice & Spam, I'm from North Georgia, that's what I grew up eating, plus everything out of the garden and most things fried! Thanks for taking all of us with you, Y'all Take Care & Stay Warm!

damn beautiful country Lonnie looked like a great night and breakfast enjoy say hey to the Mrs ...tom

The flute was the cherry on top, love the video.

I so much enjoy all of your videos...just great!

Great flute Lonnie!

Thank you for taking us on this adventure Lonnie, I really enjoyed it!!!

Enjoyed the video and recipe. I will definitely be watchin more of your content. Keep up the great work.

Not my first time nor last watching this one. Hope you and Connie are having a great holiday season. Always look forward to seeing y’all

Thanks for a great peaceful show I can't wait for the next one

Another great video Lonnie. Keep em coming.:)

What a great breakfast to kick start day, beans is one of my favorite morning meals especially when I plan on having a long day, keeps you going for sure, looked delicious Lonnie ....!!!

An old mate of mine (now passed) who loved sailing the oceans in old wooden vessels always expressed the word simplicity to me " none of all this technology and rubbish they have today, that's you to a T Lonnie (meaning you are exactly the same) so relaxing and peaceful to watch👍.

Lonnie, I don't comment on every video but I've been watching you and Connie often. I not only enjoy but learn lots of tricks and most of all your humble subtle ways with your calm and peaceful explanation to all I see you do. I will say I use your same basic sleep method in colder weather. I use a tarp wrap around wool or fleece blankets with insulated hard hat liner or beanie. I tuck a piece of old flannel bed sheet for a face cover and it works pretty good to insulate the cool air. But I'm a side sleeper and my head always faces the fire so I've got my face open to the air some unless really cold and I drape my flannel piece of sheet. Lol I used my cotton bandanna once and woke up with ice on my face. It's not Alaska cold here but when you go to bed at 30-36 degrees and the cold front blows in and you get up at -2 it does something to use ole texas fellows. Keep up the great work and sharing your experiences and ideas.

I always love your recipes. I love rice and beans!!

it's always pleasant and very instructive videos. and for the flute was just the icing on the cake. take care !!!

Lonnie Thank You! Sure enjoyed this one and being with you! Yummy yummy yummo on your breakfast! Larruping! Blessings and Take Care!

Great outing my friend, thanks the kind i love!!!! thanks for taking us with you, all the best and stay safe out there, Taro

Man. This is one of the coolest videos ever. Talk about keepin' it real. This is what it's all about. Good job!

So enjoy watching your videos. Peaceful….

Thanks, Lonnie. Very therapeutic watching your videos. Great job, enjoy them! Best wishes.

Great video. And fire 🔥 building.!!

Great Flute Playing. Thanks so much brutha.

Cheers Lonnie I enjoy watching these videos, in my eyes proper mountain man style and weather and scenery we don't often get here in ol Blighty, unless we venture into Scotland, breakfast looked very nice indeed, thanks, atb, Paul.

I enjoy the videos! Thanks for the time you put into them.

Mornin, Lonne; That's just the way I like 2 start my AM. Great set-up U have there, All toasty & Warm, & A great Innard warmer 2 Boot ! Glad we sat by the fire 4 a spell with ya !. Hello Connie & Ole-Friend, Buck, Now Buck U stay Up wind from Paw after all them good Eats, Ha ha ha.....Happy Trails From Down East, Friends...........ATB Terry.....God Bless

Gd vid thx. Having a cup of Joe while charging my batteries watching some bushcraft, before the better half and I head out for an overnight in the back forty. Should reach the high teens with a lil snow tonight here in New England...cheers

awesome Lonnie! I spent a night last winter at 8 degrees below zero F in just a wool blanket. (Highly do NOT recommend it!) I slept a foot away from my long fire and it was a most painful night--one side warm the other side frostbiting cold! Brrrr! I get chills thinking about it now! Anyways, great to see you at your awesome camp brother! always a pleasure to tag along with such a master! Be blessed brother!

2 sealed steel water bottles in a pair of socks... yep! those would be a dry welcome fit in the mornin. i reckon, and a no thaw drink to boot. almost as good as bein there. thanks for bein there teachin how to best stay warm.

Looked like a great energy packed breakfast. Thank You for sharing, I will try this for sure.

Me and my daughter like watching your videos. We are lurning so much. Thank you.

I just love your videos. Thanks.

Always informative and practical. Never that TV show survival BS. Thanks for everything you do. Keep it up.

You videos re the coziest! If there was a cafe that just did one pot dishes like your rice and beans, I would eat there all the time. Being out there in the wilderness, the great thing is any digestive side effects are just fine too, a man can be a man! I sure do admire your way to live with nature😊

Greetings from Finland Lonnie. Just wanted to that it's a joy to watch your videos! I feel privileged to see such high quality content.

Great vid Lonnie. I've learned a lot. love the shelter you built as well.

I'm learning how to play the guitar, but have no one to teach me, so I watch a lot videos on KZfaq. Well, between yours and Survival Lillys videos, my "guitar lessons" are beginning to suffer! lol keep up the good work, sir!

Such beautiful scenery! Loved this video...felt transported to the area! Great one....plan to try the recipe! Thank u do much

thank you for creating and sharing the video, I appreciate it.

Another Great film 👍

Thanks Lonnie...little bit of heaven up there!

Lonnie, I love watching your videos! Please don't be put off by my name, ANAD is backward for Dana. I appreciate so much you sharing your skills and the gorgeous scenery. I live in the NE Ga. mountains. They are beautiful as well but we don't have the snow you guys have. I don't get to go in the woods very often and your vid's scratch that itch a bit. Thank you! Would love to hear your story.

Always enjoy your videos. Thank you for posting them.