Alone In The Winter Wilderness 2019 Solo Trip

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Alone In The Winter Wilderness 2019 Solo Trip

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- Camping Out Alone In The Winter Wilderness. Harvesting Firewood And "The Gift From The Gods". That Is What The Natives Call This Mushroom.
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Welcome To Survival-Russia. One of the very best Outdoors and Survival related communities on KZfaq, and yes, It's a pretty good Channel too :)
My name is Lars. I'm From Denmark but I live in Rural Russia now. I live at a Homestead in wild nature surrounded by a huge forest.
On The Survival-Russia channel we do all things related to the Outdoors Lifestyle. I share my thoughts and experiences on Survival Techniques for the woodlands of the Northern Hemisphere. the Reality of Survival. I share Techniques and ways of the Siberian Tribesmen and the Russian Longhunters of the older days. Things not shown outside of Russia very much.
On this Channel we also do Off-Road driving, Vehicle builds, Metal Detecting, all things Outdoors basically. Enjoy!

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@dfgndfghdfghdfgh 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing better to see on a lazy Sunday than a survival Russia notification

@ebony5766 5 жыл бұрын

Lars, only you could make me want to eat baked beans and bread outside in the snow!!!

@oxxnarrdflame8865 5 жыл бұрын

ebony5766 when I was a kid on snow days my mother would make my school lunch of a thermos of bean soup and a Bologna sandwich I’d go outside at lunch break and enjoy the snow and lunch, it was awesome.

@mz.6109 5 жыл бұрын

Oxxnarr D'flame that sounds Awesome

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice comfortable camp and the tent is working well for you. "Awesome"

@crazydaze2792 5 жыл бұрын

Lonnie, Lars has a great KZfaq channel but you and your wife also have great channel!!

@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 5 жыл бұрын

@@crazydaze2792 Thanks. Lars and I have been watching each others videos for many years now.

@AkA-me-Kenny2 4 жыл бұрын

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival 22

@Xantophia 3 жыл бұрын

You two guys are my favorites! Your videos are motivating me to take my @ss out in the Carpathian wilderness :D . Keep up the good work!!! And as always: Thank you! :D

@ericcorse 5 жыл бұрын

Beans are not only a super-food they keep your pipes clean.

@outpost2996 5 жыл бұрын

I think cold milk makes it better.. (for a male of course).

@jamesellsworth9673 5 жыл бұрын

Those beans must have been 'Serbian Officers' Issue! The piece of pork was wonderfully generous. That ration would lift my spirits on a cold winter night, in a comfortable tent!

@liquor9021 5 жыл бұрын

Lars, I stumbled up on your channel couple days ago and I am hooked. Keep it up and greetings from Latvia!

@thebeststooge 5 жыл бұрын

Same here and I told him on an older video that 2 weeks ago I was at the grocery store and brought up his video and the cashier saw the same video so he is catching on here in the USA.

@SuperSpoooky 5 жыл бұрын

Tagad es ar !

@saminthewoods 5 жыл бұрын

I took a drink every time you said "awesome". My liver is shot for life

@tjellis1479 5 жыл бұрын

drink for tralalalala...almost there too. Who needs a liver anyway ?!

@GerLeahy 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@DrCrabfingers 3 жыл бұрын

Lars Bingo! He is a good guy....his English is exemplary....really exemplary.

@serbia-ll1io 5 жыл бұрын

In Serbia beans and pork go hand in hand. 🐷🥓

@accipiterxd 5 жыл бұрын

US too.

@g.bergervoet4505 5 жыл бұрын

Just curious, are you that proud of your country that you need to name your username after it?

@serbia-ll1io 5 жыл бұрын

Von Bergerfurth no need to respond to that. You don’t need to know anything

@g.bergervoet4505 5 жыл бұрын

@@serbia-ll1io Like I said, just curious why anyone would do that.

@ianrichardson3968 5 жыл бұрын

Beans go hand in hand with anything...Sausage n beans..beans on toast..beans n mash..beans on their own..bacon n beans..some eat em cold..yuk..!

@beeamerica5024 5 жыл бұрын

I like the way you say funky all the time funky is as funky does

@George1mac 5 жыл бұрын

Just sat down from a hard hot day putting up hay here in Tennessee..,,pulled up a SR video and see Lars having beans....wife says how about some beans for supper....yeah boy, pinto beans with fresh made cornbread and onion. Beans fixed with fresh tomato from the garden, ham hock, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper...topped off with a beer for beverage. I really respect your will power to not drink while alone in the woods....smart....real smart.

@anitamitchell3452 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lars, when it comes to doing work I too always start with my least favorite thing to do .... seems to make the rest easier somehow. Stay warm.

@martinjamesbyrne3268 4 жыл бұрын

Cause youve the shit work done first lol always better ...... hard stuff first easy stuff after lol .... for me thats the way to do it 😁😁😁😁

@I_M_Nonno 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you showed that method of splitting firewood. It is a much safer way to do it!

@bepowerification 3 жыл бұрын

I feel kind of stupid for not thinking of it myself when struggling with a good stand..

@bombasticbuster9340 5 жыл бұрын

A new southern American term for you: ITS DAD GUM COLD OUTSIDE! I am now addicted to your channel. From Arkansas USA!

@darthbane3166 5 жыл бұрын

If I could move to Russia and just hangout with you in the bush and around the homestead I would, I have learned alot from you over the years, you actually convinced me to buy a silki saw a while back. By far my go to item when I head into the woods.

@Mister510 5 жыл бұрын

Lash one of your Silky saws to a pole to cut the high chaga if you don't have a pole saw, or don't want to pack it into the woods. I'll bet your followers here on KZfaq would buy more chaga than you can find. I think they'd also be more than happy to pay you well for it because they know it's helping you, your family, and this awesome channel. Who else thinks a chunk of chaga that Lars himself cut off a tree in Siberia would be a pretty dang cool thing to have sitting on their mantel?!

@hughbrackett343 5 жыл бұрын

On my mantle, no. In my tea cup, yes.

@loupiscanis9449 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you , Lars .

@SC-sf8xt 4 жыл бұрын

Where i grew up we had fun in the forest and could,spend a winter day making a little shelter ,a fire and making soup . We rarley spent a night tho. Your awsome video reminds me of those days . Thank you

@normbrag 5 жыл бұрын

I think i like your wise advise about the tree cutting for fire wood better, and it's called work smarter not harder,..Great video, thanks !!!

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@contourplasterers 5 жыл бұрын

You know your environment better than anyone else on youtube Lars. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@bestwishes5060 5 жыл бұрын

Your a really cool guy... too bad our countries can not do better togather. Seeing and hearing you talk makes my heart warm to you , your family and your country....God bless and best wishes!

@Pedram_Aphotic 5 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Persia lived in Arhus for 4 years back in 1999. your danskjavlar♥ accent got you a sub from me on ruski stove video you made hope to see more wilderness videos from you...

@nebulousGemini 5 жыл бұрын

Is word "Iran" banned from youtube, lol?

@tau111rus14 5 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Kavanaugh Only)

@Pedram_Aphotic 5 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Kavanaugh doroud is the Persian Greetings dear Chris, Salaam is Arabic for i come in peace. install Discord application & add me there with my id: Aphotic#1669 ill invite you to Persian channels. :}

@outpost2996 5 жыл бұрын

10 years if dwelling in Scandinavian? Why don't you use "Ayran"-Iran", the preform of "arian" name? Unwished in local nets?

@taunokekkonen5733 4 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Kavanaugh if you say "greetings from Persia" you are time travelling. Italians don't say "greetings from the Roman empire".

@nikola2219 5 жыл бұрын

Homeless true survivor

@michelerucker3755 5 жыл бұрын

I’m with you! I always tackle the task that I’m dreading the most and then it’s clear sailing after that😇😇😇

@coreyg6012 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite videos on youtube, the Survival Russia winter camping videos.

@user-hr2bi4oh5g 5 жыл бұрын

Поздрав из СРБИЈЕ! Војнички пасуљ је специјалитет!

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

Спасибо брат))

@bestwishes5060 5 жыл бұрын

The boot lacing advice helped my wife's foot. Your simple common sense is great! God bless!

@barrywebber100 5 жыл бұрын

That was awesome Lars! Some great snow ski action and wood gathering. Thanks for posting and best wishes.

@mmdirtyworkz 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you enjoying the beans! Greetings from Serbia!

@tjellis1479 5 жыл бұрын

If Lars had a boat it might be named...AwesomeNess :)

@kimmoaslakliimatainen1055 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from your western neighbour, Finland! We also know a little bit of winter.

@dazryan3463 5 жыл бұрын

I have a suggestion too. Put your playlist in the correct order please so I can sit back and relax watching them without being stuck to my keyboard and mouse

@philbox4566 5 жыл бұрын

Those hands, reaching down from heaven. Angels singing, ahhhhhhhhh. ;) Saint Survival.

@bryanr.3241 5 жыл бұрын

I bought that tent set up because of your review. I have the Tent , 2 large cots , stove and floor liner. Best $1500 shipped I spent 2👍. Just a tent of that quality will cost me $1500 in USA. THANKS Lars

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you too :) You will like this setup I'm sure. Enjoy.

@Ticdaniel 5 жыл бұрын

Greetings from northern sweden

@kosmonautik639 5 жыл бұрын

I served in the italian army back in 1999, and from time to time I would bump into some rations dated 1986 or even older....hope you check the exp. date...I'm not picky...but I have limits...you should too in the forest...Awesome lalalaal

@rickatill44 5 жыл бұрын

i just sent silky saws a email thanking them !!! and you lars for your recommendations and demos how to use their products right !!! they are without a doubt the best dang" saws out there hands down !!!!🇨🇦

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) Awesome!

@ViktorSuhov 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Silky Big Boy with extra large teeth and without an exaggeration it has proved to be a life saver in the woods

@victorcastle1840 5 жыл бұрын

Richard till, If you had added Lonnie of , Far North Bushcraft and Survival , along with Lars you could probably have gotten a long list of names of people who bought the Big boy and Katana Boy saws ??

@rickatill44 5 жыл бұрын

lonnie i watch as well as 5 others i wont post names as this is lars channel out of respect for lars but i can say lars is my fav and i find it so cool to see russian ways of life for it seems we know little about them and our politics that be draw lines that separate us from knowing very fascinating ppl that know how to survive in the wild like lars youtube allows us to be friends from far away unlike all the rederick and bla bla blaing our politicians fixate on we all on earth can be friends and brothers if we got to know each other and learn survival and ways to laugh and have fun instead of wars

@lenchobee6284 5 жыл бұрын

...sounds to me like a whole bunch of 'Awesomeness!

@babblingbabblator9259 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck out there. I hope you'll survive...

@outdoors-university 3 жыл бұрын

Start with the hard work! No matter what you do it is a great way of thinking! Stay safe and keep having fun my brother!

@audrey6277 5 жыл бұрын

This trip is awesome....I love the hunter skis

@bencepantya2173 5 жыл бұрын

His coat scared the shit out of me at 9:36, when he turned around :D

@mbenjamin292 5 жыл бұрын

I have met many Russians in the gyms ,and they were all verry Kool people 100 percent.I just wish and hope our leaders get along we are all as people just trying to live.I like your channel I am a new sub.

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

Real people are by and large the same :)

@danielswatske7770 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you survival Russia for all the information on silky saws I'm getting my first big boy tomorrow from Amazon can't wait to put it to work

@Breakfast_of_Champions 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy you are a happy lucky guy 😉

@Robert-xp4ii 4 жыл бұрын

You called that tree fall perfectly! Idk why people like to comment about your ideas/suggestions wouldn't work for this or that reason. I'm only a subscriber for about a month now but have been marathon watching your videos. It's obvious you know what you're talking about so I wish guys would just shut up and watch. They can disagree to themselves if they're that ignorant and stubborn. Keep up the great job, Lars!

@SurvivalRussia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert :)

@paula8544 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed every bit, even the mundane you are so enthusiastic, it become infectious. thank you for the lesson about the mushrooms. Wishing you and those you love to stay warm, well and blessed.:-)

@blutosspinach6475 5 жыл бұрын

BY THE WAY. STICK IS BRILLIANT, ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE!!! You are LIKE THE "FONZI" OF THE WOODS... AYYY! DOUBLE THUMBS UP

@EifelWandern 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Lars, you are defenitly right. Start work with the heavy / difficult parts and going to get finished with easy work. All the best and stay healthy. Kind regards from the German lower mountain range the Pre-Eifel. Alex

@themadleaf 5 жыл бұрын

The more I see you use that tent, the more I am convinced it is the best choice for Arctic use. Spoke with a distributor and expect it by late March. I told them Lars sent me. LOL As always enjoyed the video. Cheers. 👍🍻

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. They actually have a bright orange arctic cover for the tent too :) You will like the tent a lot :)

@themadleaf 5 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalRussia Hi Lars. Looks like I will receive my new tent in about 45 days. Just in time for spring ice fishing and a test on the Arctic tundra. They are proving to be popular. Being shipped from Russia.

@Pelle0014 5 жыл бұрын

Pasulj! Mm. That's good food! Cheap as hell to make. Takes some time but very easy to make. They make from dry beans. You just boil them. And add any meat you have. And at the end fry a tablespoon of wheat flower with 1 tablespoon of paprika powder in a pan with oil. Usually sunflower oil in Serbia. And your done. Ok.. the beans have to soak in water for ab 24h before you cook them (Reduces cooking time).

@johnynishwille841 5 жыл бұрын

But fry only 5-7 seconds. Paprika powder can burn fast, if it's fried longer than that, and it becomes bitter. You can also fry the onion and add it to the beans. Garlic is added at the end of the cooking maybe 5 minutes before or you can fry it (just a little). Almažan Kitchen is from Serbia, they have some recipes but they add some things on their own kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m8Vpo7BerJyrqXU.html

@Eric-ew8jt 5 жыл бұрын

Late for the awesomness but I have arrived!

@mikaso 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lars. More wood splitting please. Or any axe- or hammer whacking. It is awesome.

@outpost2996 5 жыл бұрын

Being damned very hungry, but still making a vlog part. I value it.)

@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't tell ya how much I respect your KNOWLEDGE! But I guess I just did. See you in the next one Lars. 👊😁

@mz.6109 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tent! Im beginning to think we should get one of these very well built tents! Thanks to you those of us that normally dont get a chance to try them ourselves, atleast we know we can trust you to give us the best info. We really enjoyed the tent series! We have been out getting it done in between our work schedules. You are appreciated and the knowledge you share is priceless! Have a great week to you and family Lars!

@bushcraftnorthof6012 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see you out and about Lars. I may have to invest in a Katana Boy after you and Lonnie speak so highly about them. Keep enjoying the winter!

@tjenahoj 5 жыл бұрын

Great multi-angle action sequences!

@whitecap2174 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from UK .Thanks for good & entertaining vids. We bought the tent , stove and extra floor on your recommendation. We told the manufacturer that you should be on commission now.👍🏼

@elwha6025 5 жыл бұрын

Really nice set-up for the cold Lars.

@JimmyBoogaloo 3 жыл бұрын

love the rambling, gold dust. cheers bro

@gusgone4527 5 жыл бұрын

Take things easy Lars. The forecast for all of Northern Europe is not good. My friend from Tromsø, told me yesterday that a very cold period IS on it's way. Will even reach the uk. When someone from there tells you it's cold, IT'S COLD!

@rickatill44 5 жыл бұрын

i truly admire you survival Russia for doing what you do and how you live and what ever you choose to use and i want to thank you for taking the time outa your busy life to share your time and knowledge with the world your the best !!!🇨🇦

@olmeckrav 5 жыл бұрын

My wife and I really enjoy your videos. Thanks Lars. And hello from Illinois USA. We’re Mexican-American and we love your videos!

@kenanacampora 5 жыл бұрын

Dobre utro. You’re awesome.

@lukkyluciano 5 жыл бұрын

that serb bean soup/stew looked really good.

@RLKinMB 5 жыл бұрын

Very good info and I like how clearly you are able to explain. Your English is better than most of my friends to and I'm Canadian!! Kinda makes me want to go get lost in the woods for a few days, ty.

@rasiel2086 3 жыл бұрын

Lars, I came up on your channel a few days ago and I’m hooked! I love how you make any ordinary situation into an interesting one. Love to you, the misses and the little ninjas from Nebraska USA

@SurvivalRussia 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@PauloLima-bm3eo 5 жыл бұрын

That tent looks nice and cosy

@metouw 5 жыл бұрын

15:15 Glad to see someone respecting and understanding the importance of spreading your legs when chopping wood! I feel I see too many on youtube not doing this. I'm no expert but I've heard the consequences of not doing so can be very gruesome. Safety first! Hilsner fra Danmark

@sflotr 3 жыл бұрын

Starting with the hardest tasks first allows you to conserve your energy as you become more fatigued.

@joshvanwynsberghe4672 5 жыл бұрын

So glad I found you. Your videos are so awesome

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@noonenowhere6920 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from Aztec, New Mexico. I've been missing your videos. Winter storms knocked out my internet. Glad to be back!

@bastardokid 5 жыл бұрын

Here to Subscribe because of Serbian Army beans! Поздрав из Србије брате :]

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

I have a video on Serbian Army field rations too :)

@fyremanjef 5 жыл бұрын

Guaranteed you won’t hit the ground with the saw. That awesome. Nice to see you fuel consumption was less. That’s winning #forDangsure

@tocarryembers 5 жыл бұрын

how cold it is in the mighty north! stay warm and wise lars

@WiltshireMan 5 жыл бұрын

great stuff Lars, Really enjoyed this. The tent and stove is great. I just had some time in the woods in a heated tent too. Like you say it uses far less wood and is much warmer. Sandy

@DrCrabfingers 3 жыл бұрын

No totally correct...start with the heavy work, get it done then cruise on the lighter work...finally...enjoy the fruits of your labour..Lars...you are such a guy...I wish you great joy...if I was a millionaire I'd give you and your beautiful partner as much as I could...

@TheWodasi 5 жыл бұрын

that was cool , that double camera editing with the tree felling ..! Great editing .. you have come a long way , as i have been watching your real early videos .. good usually loud audio .these days.. its easier for us watchers to turn down volume than up..thanks Lars !

@Winnie122459 5 жыл бұрын

I never knew what Chaga was thanks for showing us

@Nosaj1978 5 жыл бұрын

I slept in a Canadian bag in an undisclosed location in Eastern Europe last February. It was -35 and it was nice and toasty. That is until I got out of it and unfortunately I did not have a heated tent.

@Alex96190 5 жыл бұрын

dude, that's a nice tent/stove setup!

@D3nn1Quet 5 жыл бұрын

Echt super Arbeit Lars, mach bitte weiter so.

@_J.F_ 5 жыл бұрын

There are many places in the northern hemisphere where cooling is needed and heating is not required at all.

@FlashPan73 5 жыл бұрын

Love how the tent lets in a lot of light but is still "stealthy" on the outside. No need to worry about daytime candles, lanterns or batteries unlike my Polish lavvu.

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

Good observation :) It is very light in the tent. It is dark inside a Lavvu. Once I slept almost the entire day in a Lavvu.

@semco72057 5 жыл бұрын

You are having a nice time out camping in the forest and it must be great to do that away from home. I want to get out and camp out in the forest here while it is cold because when Spring gets here it will not be nice with the snakes coming out with the warmer weather.

@anders1685 5 жыл бұрын

ENJOYED THE VIDEO AS ALWAYS, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

@nickcrunchy1291 5 жыл бұрын

Keep up the awesome vids!!!

@littlebull8881 5 жыл бұрын

Controlling skis through the forest is like steering a large ship, I like that analogy 😉

@remixi1 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Lars you are awesome.

@MichaelR58 5 жыл бұрын

Lars, thanks for sharing , my Polish great grandmother used to always say oiy, oiy , oiy. 😀

@calvinmientke3539 5 жыл бұрын

That's Polish for, "Now what did I get my self into". The more oiy's , the worse it is!")

@MichaelR58 5 жыл бұрын

@@calvinmientke3539 thanks for sharing !

@ImixSpb 5 жыл бұрын

Haha )))) Indeed, it's a classic Slavic sound to express lamentation/empathy. Another way do the same is uttering ai yai yai )))) Although it may also have a touch of soft censure.

@Cekmore 5 жыл бұрын

My polish grandma was the same😎

@logicaredux5205 5 жыл бұрын

ImixSpb - “ai yai yai” was also a very common expression in the U.S., but I have not heard it for some time. But that might have been because I grew up in an area that had a lot of people with Slavic roots.

@briarus1000 5 жыл бұрын

great info about the chaga. i never knew it was useful. i think when i was a kid we used to start fires in the cold but it has been a long time ago that i visited the north U.S.

@PlanetRibooted 5 жыл бұрын

I ❤️ seeing you back out in the wintertime forest! Even if it’s not in a dugout snow and plash-palatka shelter with a Siberian big log fire!

@smitw1 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing to see you handle the cold! Thanks for your videos!!

@junkmail4613 5 жыл бұрын

14:47 It would seem like you. if you thought about it could design a chagga harvesting device, an axe head, or a "U" shaped piece of metal, with a sharp edge in the center inside, so on a stick you could raise this device up in the air near a tree with chagga chunks (out of reach from the ground) and could break them off. maybe by chopping action or wedging action. Well maybe easier harvesting, or reaching where you couldn't get before. Seems like using a ladder would be much too much work. Regards.

@richierich4810 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah thats good advice, do the hard stuff first. I've never even heard that before... The floor for my up 2 mini arrived today, what a piece of kit! So i've now got my tent the extra floor, but i bought a different type of stove though, i got a cheaper type one from ebay :)

@SurvivalRussia 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy :)

@richierich4810 2 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalRussia Yeah i can't wait to go away in it. Good man :)

@front2760 5 жыл бұрын

You could put a skeg on those skies and use them in the summer to water ski!

@volgariver6426 5 жыл бұрын

pole climbing spikes come in handy for high up chaga.

@EnduranceRoom 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your channel, Lars! Picked up a couple pash palakas. They are super cool. Posted a video camping out with them from over the weekend. Cheers

@markbecker71 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Taromovies 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lars, nice and cosy heated tent you have there, always like the little tips like keeping tha axe outside and how to use it without a proper block, even the army food looks not bad, thanks for sharing, take care, Taro

@SurvivalRussia 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Taro and good to see you again :)