Just wanted to let you know i discovered your channel while i was recovering from a motorcycle wreck in 2019. I couldn't sleep for nightmares of the wreck and i found your videos very soothing to watch to put my mind at rest before bed (not trying to insinuate that they were boring or anything, quite the opposite actually) and your videos helped me through a very difficult time in my life. Glad to see you back in the woods doing your thing again. Stay blessed brother.

No fluff, just pure nature sounds and simple settings. Love your videos. Usually watch them before sleeping because they're kinda soothing

I use these type of videos to fall asleep. I haven't been camping in years and the sounds of the fire and the cutting wood even the cooking are extremely relaxing

I’ve been in -40 degrees Fahrenheit in Fairbanks Alaska in the 1960’s. Fully dressed appropriately, you could only stay outside for a few minutes at a time.

This man eats better in the woods than i do ever

There are several things In this video that make me highly suspect of the temperatures claimed in the video: when he's away from the fire he's not nearly dressed well enough. This is my opinion as someone living in Sask Canada where we were the coldest on The planet a few times over the last several weeks. Unless he sat in his truck, just off camera every 10 mins I don't buy it. Anyone who lived through the real temps we just did in my area know what I'm talking about as soon as they see his clothing. I watched a REAL -37c video filmed in my area a few weeks ago and the guy was wearing goose down parka and ski overalls with coyote hat and gloves and he still froze his ass off outside in short order. No way Mr. Kusk is off having forest adventures cutting perfectly sliced logs, away from his fire in Those clothes at -32c without a different heat source and proper shelter... Like the cab of his truck. Speaking of that, where did he do his dishes? Let's see the 360 view next time and I might believe there's no truck, and possibly even a camper off camera. Then there's the frozen steam... Or lack thereof. Below -30c just about everything steams. His food didn't steam, his bare hands didn't steam, his breath barely steamed. It just doesn't look like that in that weather. His fresh baked muffin is hot enough that he holds it with a knitted glove, but it's not hot enough to steam? I just don't buy it. Again, anyone who actually lives in those temperatures knows what I mean. Finally, that snow is the consistency of much warmer temperatures. Sorry, but when you live in these temps you can see and hear the difference in the consistency of snow, even undisturbed snow. That ain't -32c snow. I'm not trying to shit talk, but I have a really hard time believing the this was filmed in a natural -32c temp. Especially considering this was posted Dec 21, 2021 many days before the recent -30< temperatures hit the western Canadian provinces. If he filmed it before that, we didn't have those temps earlier in this winter. He says his great firemaking kept him warm? It was too hot? He's said this in other comments. Well, my friend, if it was so uncomfortably hot the why in the one rear side shot of your tarp is there unmelted snow on the backside of your tarp. If it was unbearably hot just on the other side, how did that snow not melt? There's just too many visual indicators that say you did not sleep there all night, in truth, and you didn't film this in -32c. There's just too much in this video to be believable. I believe this was filmed somewhere -15 or warmer. Very likely warmer. The lie about the temps also make me question whether he actually slept like that overnight, cause I don't care if there's a barn on fire next to you, even at -20c that's not a comfortable night. Just be truthful with what you're showing.

I respect any outdoorsperson who starts a fire before anything else. That is what a real woodsperson does.

Your videos are great. Thank you for sharing your camp adventures and please keep them coming

I'm way too comfortable in my warm home, but dang this was the most relaxing this I've seen in a long time.

Well done so many bushcrafters do not realize the importance of getting a good heat supply first before setting up camp.Fire first and shelter second.I really like your long fire method.

Such a pure video. Serene and structured. A joy to be a part of. Cheers!

I'm just up at 2 am watching this relaxing video. Watched another one of yours before this. Great job man keep up the great videos. 👍

As someone who loves the outdoors, nature, the cold, the warmth of a camp fire let me just say I love this video. This brings me peace of mind in this crazy, covid world.....thank you for that. Keep safe out there sir

I'm calling shenanigans on the -30.

The best bushcraft videos always make you hungry I find. Great video thanks for posting.

No talking and no stupid music. Love it. There's no way my backside facing away from the fire would stay warm enough using that thin blanket.

Kind of got an ASMR effect from watching this. The fire, cooking, peaceful surroundings... video and sounds were relaxing. It's nice to know that you can make yourself comfy in such weather.

Back in the 1970s while living in Alaska I used to make pretty much the same lean-to tarp camp. Your cooking is much more sophisticated than mine which was usually a spitted grouse and baked bannock on stick. Those were great days. Thanks for a fun video that brought back fond old memories.

These videos are so relaxing, you’re living the life mate.

This was the coziest thing I've watched in a long time. Minimalist gear, no commentary or talking, nothing flashy. Just calm and quiet. Great stuff!

Awesome to see you back! Missed your bushcraft videos. Hope all is well!

You were the first KZfaqr I watched that was a "bushcrafter/camper". Now I watch a ton of people, but you're the one that started it all for me and I'm glad to see you back on KZfaq! Always loved the cooking parts to your videos and I can see you haven't lost your touch! Stay safe my friend, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I love the cinematography and cuts/edits. Very professional WHILE you are doing all the work too. Seamless.

I love the way you make everything... How you cook so calmly... Everything around you is so quiet... Great work! Great life!

Can’t think of anything more satisfying than watching this on a rainy cold day.

That was so educational I've been bush camping for a long time and that one was just easy and relaxing good job and damn good video .

Cheers for that camping n cooking lesson. So simple and very effective.

Camping and cooking show! Love it!

Looks like home. Good on you for taking the challenge and showing it can be done. I would have been laying on all the spruce branches I could find. I've worked in -50 and colder but anything beyond -15 and I become a house cat. God bless.

Another good video. I really like the way you construct your long fire. That would really throw a lot of long wave radiation heat into the shelter. It seems that it would be as efficient as a Siberian log fire.

I admire your eclectic blend of old school and modern gear.

I can just hear Marco Pierre White now. "Next, add 1 Knorr Stock Pot" Excellent!

And again so cool winter camping video, Just awesome. Thank you... ;)

Thankful to see you out in the woods again.

I enjoy watching him. It always gives me ideas if I got caught out like that. These videos can help the children of today by showing what to do.

Love watching these vids late before bed, but I always get hungry 🤣

Such peace and tranquillity a fire food and great experience thx for sharing

Can’t help but continue to be impressed by how little gear you carry in challenging conditions.

Best video to watch while enjoying a late dinner! Yum 🤤

always relaxing watching this camping in the snow vids 👍👏👏👏

Ran out of Survivorman videos, just found your channel and it's equally as entertaining! I like especially when you focus a little bit more on the cooking aspect, as in this video!

I subscribed when I noticed the comfort food he put together, great job & very relaxing video 😊

I don’t know why I am watching this video at 00:00 a.m while laying in bed in my cozy and worm apartment in Centre of Frankfurt am Main but man, I really enjoying it. It’s kind of meditation. So nice and relaxing. Thanks for sharing this experience with us !

Kusk, your vids always make me hungry! And I'm a chef! Good work.

So glad you’re back on KZfaq. I love watching your adventures and your cooking. It’s totally enjoyable and relaxing!!

If the temp is -30 he would be a Popsicle.

Camping is absolutely fun 😊 even cooking food outdoors tastes better I especially like waking up in the morning and making pancakes and brewing coffee ... stay safe thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️

Thank you for this video. It looks like you had a very nice camp-out.

Great to have you back love your videos

Well, Mr. Fahrenheit meets Mr. Centigrade at -40°! So close enough for this camping trip. You definitely did it right; you made a nice simple lean-to with some insulation to keep you off the ground; then you went out and got a massive amount of firewood; you built up a good fire enough to where the heavy logs would burn on their own continuously. The only time something like this doesn’t work well is if you have high winds and blowing snow. Nice video and looks like some good chow!

I've just found your videos; this is a lovely video: In a word, succinct ~ incredible photography/ camera work; just enuff info in subtitles; simple camping style; no wasted movement; Simplicity - I've learned a lot. Thank you- Keeping Life Simple!

GREAT VIDEOS. My grandparents had 5 acres of woodland property in Hillsboro,Oregon. I would camp out in the woods. Loved the sounds of the woods at night.

При -30 снег обычно не идёт) ну ладно - спасибо за сказку :-)

How did you sleep without a sleeping bag in a - 30°C place? The way you were spending time did not look like it's -30°C. It's not possible .....

These vids really calm me down, and very interesting too

Makes it all look so easy.....lol. Great video.

I live in the Northwoods of Wisconsin where 25-30 below is common weather during the winter months. Being very familiar with camping in this extreme climate I warn the inexperienced against it without having an escape plan. Don't travel to far from your car. -30° will kill you. I would think the title here is click bait and probably exaggerated. Much respect though as sleeping outside in the winter is rough.

Minus 30??? I question that temperature based on how much gear he (doesn't have) and what his environment i.e foliage looks like around him. Temperatures like that make things very brittle and you usually don't see green. I could be wrong but you watch nomads from Siberia in temps like -30 with way more gear on for everyday activities.

Very nice❤❤❤, looks so cold. I enjoyed yours. Thanks for your sharing.

Wow! I like the details you're offering under the video ! 👏

Thank you for the excellent filming and editing. Not sure many appreciate the skill and patience it takes.

Happy to see some new videos from you....waiting for snow here in Wisconsin

I used almost same lean- to tarp setup in about 5° Fahrenheit overnight weather and i stayed pretty toastie all night ! Only I used a heat reflective one sided tarp instead and packed snow all around the back bottom and sides of it ! As long as there's no snow or rain it's a good setup!

A good chef also. What a nice video. Thank you for sharing.

So very glad your back at it! Missed your videos big time. The best on KZfaq in my opinion! Think of your content quite often when I'm out in the bush. Merry Christmas.

I missed those kind of videos, now I can sleep in peace watching this one on repeat ! Thank you

You have it down! Your skills are awesome! I enjoyed your video

your videos are incredibly relaxing. Bravo

Genial video, es increíble como con sólo una manta puedes pasar la noche tan fría jejeje. Me encanta tu trabajo, gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Durango, Dgo. México 🇲🇽

Great video, enjoy seeing all the things you make yourself. You should list them . Sleeping in one wool blanket at -29 is more than I could hack, even with a long fire.

I came across your videos last year when i was having issues sleeping after my friend died suddenly. He was a woodsman and would have loved this channel. Thank you, your content has been a haven for me when ive felt low. ❤

So many people talk about who they'd want around them in case of disasters. Well, this is the one! Cool headed, confident, skilled, but best of all, quiet. I live in LA, and this guy says more with no words at all than 100 LA chatterboxes talking a mile a minute for 10 hours straight. Around someone like this, the best move is shut up and watch, because he's giving you gold if you can listen with your eyes and learn to do what he does!

Man said -26F wearing those clothes, one thin blanket and exposed skin? I live in Fairbanks Alaska, -26F must be a whole lot colder here than the -26 F where he was. I call bulls#&*, you don’t drive a stake in the ground by tapping it at that temperature.

Hard to believe you got any sleep at minus 32 with one thin mat and a wool blanket.

I've lived in New England all my life and spent a fair amount of time in Quebec City, so I know cold and I'm used to it. That's why I know there's simply no way anyone is going to sleep in his socks at -29F, fire nearby or not. And he's certainly not going to do it with merely a wool blanket pulled over him, doubled up or not. I also don't see this fellow's breath when he's carrying those loads of wood to the campsite. At those temperatures? Are you serious? It's clearly cold there but those who live in such climes know there's a universe of difference between, say, 25F and -25F. One's survival overnight in the latter temperature calls for a hell of a lot more than a wool blanket, believe me.

That was really great to watch you got a good job. Keep up the good work young man.

Years ago my friend Tony joined a civilian works program in Canada called Katimavik. Their posting was a little town in Northern BC, and the program had arranged for a house, which was heated with a wood stove. They soon discovered the most effective thermostat was the man with the thinnest sleeping bag.

Oh this was a GREAT episode man!.....Made a point of saving this one for that odd period between Christmas and New Year.....glad I did!.....my daughter and I got totally lost in this one.....we could both feel the cold from here, and your stew looked delicious. We could also imagine how warming that meal must have been. Wonderful job Ryley. Thanks again 👍🏻

Glad I came across your channel, I love videos like this so I subbed. Hello from Northern BC

ya. you make this look easy. Well done!

Nice one dude. That's some cold temps. You went thru a lot of big wood over the night. 🔥

I really like your outdoor videos, especially the great food you make in the middle of nowhere. Here is an alternative to using so much flour to thicken your stew; try using a cornstarch & cold water slurry instead. The upsides of using cornstarch over flour are the stew (sauce) will thicken immediately, you won't have to cook out any floury taste/texture and you can use some on your feet to keep them dry. Keep up the vids!!! Thank you...

Still my favorite bushcraft channel by far!

Thank you for the video. I always enjoy the video

That's what calms me down... i watch your video and dream about being there and do the same for myself....

I love your videos, they are so calming and always remind me that the unhealthy busyness of the city I live in isn't all there is. I'll be outdoors too between the holidays and nye, and I'm so looking forward to get my mind centered again. Merry Christmas to you!

Excellent video, thank you for sharing this.😃👍

We both share the love for nature! God bless, take care, man

Wow...I know a long fire can be warm but with only a wool blanket at those temperatures took mental strength to endure! What an experience!

It's amazing that that sleep system was adequate at those temperatures!

Thank you for reminding me of my dad.❤️

Sounds are soothing, like listening to a Bob Ross episode. Happy little clouds…

Wow!! Very good. Amazing video & Beautiful life. 🌐👍👍

Finally , a great bushcraft video to watch ( food , shelter , peaceful area ) . Welcome back and Merry Christmas to you and your family

We camped like this as teenagers. All we took in was a tarp, hatchet, flint, paracord, pocket knives, hammocks, a wool blanket each, a pan, some crackers and cheese, salt/pepper and a little butter, our fishing gear and a wrist rocket for killing hares and squirrels. We were never in any real danger if we couldn't get food. It was about a 4 mile walk home but it certainty taught us a lot of survival. This was never below zero mind you. The coldest night we had in 4 or 5 years of doing it was 35F. Great job on your vids. I truly enjoy them!

Good stuff! You've certainly got that down to a science.

how come the butter is not frozen in -32?

Those stakes sure pounded in easy for ground frozen at -18F 😂

This food looks more delicious then what I’ve seen anybody make at home or a restaurant.

The sound of good Hardwood! Very important to stay warm!