The point I live most about these vids is when all the chores are done, the tent is up... and it’s time to spark up the stove...

good to hear a cautionary discussion about risk taking, but your preparations and training kept you safe and from panicking.

I love the simplicity of the stove fan. There’s nothing wrong with using a chain saw. I’ve also kept some of the habits I picked up from my army days. Crawling under barbed wire through mud in January while caring an M-16, that habit I no longer keep....😉🤪😬😬😬 That food looked great

What a lovely little weekend. I was really entertained at Esme trying to bury her food in the sleeping bag. That was the highlight of the video for me lol I didn’t realize you got rid of the Argo but I don’t blame you. I just love that Can-Am. It just looks extremely practical for what you do. I have two winter camps coming up with my overland group at the end of February. You are a huge inspiration for me MICHAEL to do this. I’m going out of my box and pushing my limits just as you do. Get busy living they say. I’m doing just that. Cheers my friend.

The KZfaq algorithm paid off again. I'm really enjoying your videos Michael. The Esme, Argo, snow, wood fire formula never gets old. The new UTV is obviously much faster so I get the appeal, but I see thousands of them around here, so there's no mystique like the Argo brings (just speaking for ME). Anyway, great channel, and I can't wait to catch up on your older videos. They're like mini vacations when I'm stuck indoors working on junk I wish I wasn't.

Esme knew to hide out when the chain saw operating. Came back from hiding when the chainsaw turned off. Funny.

Love the hot tent ! Esme has quite a personality very fun video thank you for sharing this with us !! Thanks for be the Good. 👍👍😎♥️

Out of all your winter camping set ups that tent is my favorite. Easy to assemble, roomy, and not to big.

Really enjoyable video to watch Michael :-) Hope you and Esme are both good and you enjoy a nice weekend mate :-)

Ya know (Michael)... you REALLY should learn how to spoil that poor neglected Esme just a LITTLE bit. LOL What a pampered pooch she is. What other dog gets a foot massage while laying on a cot, inside of a heated tent... with a soothing balm ?!?! You'd better hope your wife doesn't watch this video... she'll have her favorite balm in hand and giving you THAT look some evening. What a fine outing this one is ! That bannock looked too good ! Thanks for bringing us along my friend.

Hello Micheal Has been a while since a recent video, it is such a beautiful country, and is a delight to watch and hear your video’s So many video’s at there where they do not say a word , is pretty boring Glad to see you treat esmi like your baby

I also use a chain saw when out in the woods, I use a battery powered one, less maintenance, works great.....enjoyed your video as always it is great.....

Yummy bannock meal you made 👍😊 I like bannock with jam or syrup 🤤

That tent is really something else. Didn’t it look the part in the night shots you took. A very, very nice looking tent. Great tip using the wax for Esme’s paws, I’ll look in to some of that for Sam 👍. Another very enjoyable winter hot tent watch Michael. Thanks mate.

Great vid and awesome dog!! Thanks

nice video michael and esme stay safe

This is the way I do most my camping with my atv thanks for the tips

My daughters asked me to translate all of Esme's "lines" LoL..They loved the squirrel part! Great video Michael. Very relaxing and inspiring. Thanks! :) Edit: ow...I almost forget... Excellent musical choice!

Really enjoyed the video and the simplicity of camp...I'm the Anti-Simplicity guy, so always looking to scale back....nice pup too!!

Your shoulder will never heal if you hand saw everything! Love the new machine. Esme is styling in her jacket!

Laugh, Michael. You won't be able to convince with a roll, if you have fried scrambled eggs in your nose. Nice video and really great pictures. Greetings from Frankfurt

You and Esmy(?) are a wonderful team :)

One of my favs or your episodes so far. The sharing of your -40C episode and your thoughts around knowing your limits was really insightful. I share you desire to keep pushing oneself and know what you can and can't do. As I've gotten older what I've learned to be more careful about is understanding that the line between can and can't changes in sneaky ways, especially when doing solo outings. I've never dealt with any cold like what you regularly seem to thrive in, but deal in the opposite with heat/humidity in TX - have to be cautious as a bad situation tends to snowball (no pun intended) quickly to the point where like you said, you're in survival mode. I also liked the food section - I've never heard of bannock but will have to give that a try as it looked delicious. I googled it and see it is originally from Scotland. Curious if you have family ties to Scotland? Enjoy, keep pushing, but stay safe!

Man I sure love your videos. Seeing you with Your dog sure makes me miss my old Felix. He passed away in 2018 and I sure miss him

Excellent vid, excellent adventure. *Esme at 4.31; "I'm watching, therefore I'm helping" lol. Subbed 👍🏻

Hello Michael and esme. Thankyou for a new awesome great video. That was hilarious with esme arguing with the squirrels LOL!. Thankyou for the story i truly liked hearing it. Yall take care and be safe sir.

hi Michael and Esme! thank you for taking us along with you in this camping trip !!

Esme 💓😘 37:17 "Ahhhhhh.....That feels good dad." What a lucky little girl, gets to go on all these fun adventures with dad.

Esme steals the show! Love that baby! Thank you really nice trip to take with you both...love the music! Great choice! Take care!

Really enjoyed this video sir, thanks for sharing.

So at minus 40, you did not exceed your limit but you found it, you had however exceeded your comfort level. Personally I have never been that cold, I prefer the heat hence now living in Queensland, but I do remember an old (to a late teen) Colours saying "if your cold put a hat on!". At those temp's you are way beyond a hat! Thank's for the video mate, having just been outside working in 34C and 80% humidity all day, it was a VERY enjoyable escape! PS. Please excuse me for not taking culinary advise from someone used to compo cans!!! Stay safe brother.

Awesome video as usual very relaxing

Awesome, so glad l found your channel.

I like the ice fishing tent the best for simplicity and quick set up time. Like you said Michael it's way better to know it doesn't take a lot of time to set up and that is key in the cold. Stay safe my friend and keep the great videos coming.

Never had bannock that way. Looked delicious and will definitely try it tomorrow. Once again, a relaxing video. Thanks for that.

What a nice outing for you and Esme. When you were putting her suave on she had the cutest look on her face as if to say, "nice to have a paw massage in the woods, I have him trained well". haha! Thanks for telling your really cold weather camping story. It will make people more aware of just how easy it is to find yourself in an emergency situation. The coldest I have cold camped was -20 Celsius and it was tarp camping. I had all the necessary gear but wouldn't go any colder than that, it was my limit. I hear you about getting older and the pillow, it is a must have for me too. Thanks for sharing. :) :)

As usual another great share. I am sorry to hear about your feet. That would really drive me crazy. I do not believe I have ever been that cold or do I care to experience that. I was raised in Pennsylvania around Lake Erie. I remember being so cold that I thought I would never warm up. But what you are talking about is a whole other level. Be careful. And please keep sharing. I look forward to them. Thank you.

Most pleasant and calming video I have seen thus far in the winter camping videos genre 🥺 love it!

That was a scary close call. Really glad you made it. When you described what -40c was like, it brought back memories when I used to deliver bulk propane. For security reasons sometimes we could not bring the truck inside a heated garage. So the repairs were done outside. In addition to the cold, liquid propane is at -42c, so just a few drops on already frozen hands and it resulted in severe burn instantly. Anyway, that tent/stove set up sure seemed comfy and Esme trying to hide her food was so cute to watch. And just so you know Michael, when Esme is conversing with the squirrel, we're not really paying attention to what your saying !! HaHa Take care mon ami!

A very nice tent and stove. The food looked good and Esme was right on point as usual. -13F is about as far as I want to go when out in the country. After that it gets to be to be to cold to be messing with any kind of material. Take care and stay safe, Al

Love the tent. Esme so cute hiding her treat!

enjoyed the video. I look forward to watching your productions. I remember the video your referenced where it got to -40. I commented at the time that you were putting yourself in danger. life is a learning experience. stay safe my internet friend.

LOL I call my Polaris Ranger the "Buggy" also. Here In Sudbury, Ontario alot less snow this year to.

Like number 801 my freind. Loved it.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Another great video,, keep having a good time and be safe.

Great video again, thanks! Esme is natural filmstar 😊👍.

Nice. I enjoy your videos

Great video. Love Esme and wanting to save her bannock.

Beautiful location and great camping. Sir I want camping with you... love from india sir ji 🇮🇳🙏.

i found your channel looking into tent cots and have been watching the videos ever since. keep up the good work!

thank you

Great film making as always Micheal. I totally understood your feelings about the -40 camp. I'm from north east of Edmonton and have camped in those temperatures. I must say its less then desirable. Keep making great videos. I look forward to watching your adventures every time!

Oh Michael put some Peaches and Cream creme corn in the Bannock keeps it less chewy old trapper made some one day fishing Awesome meal .

Cheesy bacon banock, that's living!

Michael thanks for sharing such an Experience, I have skied in Australia and it has been no way that cold but also hypothermia creeps in which happened to me as i was getting exhaust and was ordered off our mountain which is no way as big as yours. Very important to know your limits Alan Australia really enjoy your series

Great video Michael! You sure do have a awesome dog!!!

And here I am in the morning drinking a coffee and watching your video! Meanwhile in MB it's... -38c no camping this weekend but! Next weekend I'm testing a new heater for my tent that I might use or not. Cheers!

Love these type of videos!

With all those speaking roles for Esme, she’ll need to be a member of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.

Like and respect your story about your 40 below or more trip....I grew up in northern Ontario ...about the same temps when I walked ten minutes at the most from our arena to home ....frost bit the end of my nose ,,,,did it ever hurt un thawing ...lol....So ya great advise ....Carefull when its 40 Below !!!

Just one question...Oh do you know the muffin man? LOL

The Muffin Man, eh? Very funny. Also funny to see Esme burying part of her breakfast...BTW, you might want to listen to my radio show on Sundays at 5 p.m., Central time, on Alabama Public Radio. I play 30s and 40s music. It's called Getting Sentimental Over You: the program of big band memories. Not sure I've ever mentioned it before. You can listen, at that time, via www.apr.org. good trip, as always. Never knew about bannock. I need to try it.

Just thinking...not always possible but I wanted to suggest dragging the tree to your camp and cutting it there. Might save a bit of labour.

Thanks Michael. Still enjoying each adventure. Does the stove melt the ground snow in the tent and cause any condensation issues? I have never used an indoor camp stove and appreciate all the knowledge you provide.

you should try a old throw rug for the floor over a tarp

-40 is to cold to be camping even with a hot tent and by yourself. Glad you know your limit.

To much like hard work by hand saw,chainsaw powerrrrrr can't beat it look out Paul Bunyan man with a chainsaw. Take care and be safe from western Australia 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

I love the logo and Esme cloud talking 🥰❤️ double love the long videos👌👏 you didn’t have stomachache after that meal ? 😁

Love all your videos, curious about the pants you are wearing! Yet to find a decent pair of pants that aren't to heavy or too light.

Any more issues with the can am battery & cold? Always looks so much like a great time.

That bacon & cheese concoction looks like it needs some HP Sauce

Experienced those types of temperatures while posted down the Falkland s and South Georgia not fun at all.

My husband & I discovered your awesome channel today! We absolutely love your sweet dog! May I ask what breed is she? We would love to find one! Thank you

Thats an awesome at,v such a shame the tiny back box makes it a joke.

Nais

Hi Michael. I enjoy your videos and appreciate your thoughtful explanations and opinions. I have the same insulated Klymit mattress. Do you use your breath or a compression bag to fill it? Mine tends to lose significant pressure in very cold conditions. Thank you.

Nice video and editing. Where can I find the log carrier that you use? Thanks for providing the temperature conversation 😊 I can’t wait for my next winter camping adventure. Kimberly in the PNW.

6:19, when you’re Solo, you need a Chewbacca or in this case an Esme ...

Hey Michael, another tremendous video. Just a question or two. What part of the UK are you from, and what brought you to Canada?

If I had an ATV I’d bring a chainsaw too. Pulling a pulk sled I wouldn’t unless it’s not very far. Thanks for sharing. Take care and stay safe.

Nothing to do with this video, but I have a question about the Teton sleeping bags. Back on Christmas 2018, you posted a video where the zipper of your Teton Celsius XL broke (I believe it was the first use of the bag). Was that a one off? I’ve seen you using Teton bags in other videos. Have you had any other zipper issues with their bags? I’m asking because I’m thinking of getting one and I’ve seen other people write in reviews that the zippers can be problematic. If you don’t recommend them, is there a better brand that you’d recommend for the Teton Vista 1 Tent / Cot Combo? Thanks!! And I love the videos; they’re so relaxing to watch.

Great video. You selected a beautiful spot for you & Esme. One question: is there a reason you do not use a ground cloth? Thanks!

I like the tent but wow expensive.

I was 313# one 1/2 years ago. I looked up a keto diet,lost 100# to date. Halped my health and fill younger again.

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I have a little lighter like yours. How long have you had it?

Like the snow trekker videos 👍 I use mushers wax even in the fall for my lab during hunting season Did you try the other wood stove in the snow trekker?

What brand and size stove do you have for the 8 x10 tent?

That's a great CI pot, is that on your store?

How do you keep bears away from your food?

46:50 😂😂

Steve the squirrel is a real jerk

Are you no longer a vegetarian?

chainsaw+work smarter not harder

nice video michael and esme stay safe