I have experienced-37c while sleeping in a tent for a week in northern Sweden during my military service. Its brutal and quite dangerous. You have to constantly move and be aware of face, feet and hands to check for numbness. Once it’s getting numb it’s quite difficult to get it warm again. My toes are still very sensitive to cold due to this exposure 30 years ago.
As a Russian, I'm really proud our products reach US/Canadian markets. You don't see it very often. The tent looks really heavy duty, and it is also pretty pricey. Me personally, I was brought up in hiking camping culture, which means small tent, good sleeping bag and no stove. Seeing someone using fire inside a tent still looks very exotic to me. Ah, what I'd give to camp in a Canadian or Alaskan winter for once...
In the military we put up camp in the middle of the night in -30C. That was an experience. The guy who had the first firewatch got the inside from -30 to +20 in an hour by splitting the wood into splinters and constantly feeding that into the stove. Bits were glowing. 🙂
I've regularly put up a tent in Canadian winter's on hidden side roads, driving across Canada rather than paying for a motel. When I have had to stay in a hotel I miss that tent so much. The bed in this video is very heavy, but super good. Love it. The alternative is the ultra light weight 6 pounder that is also very comfortable and keeps you that six inches off the ground. The 6 man tent above is really a luxury tent, and is a fantastic family possession.
The Russian Bear tent, really is the best bit of kit you could buy, there is no equivalent tent in the West that comes close to beating it, it is unbeatable! The Russians do build a heavy duty high quality item, you cant go wrong!
we learned our lessons the hard way. during soviet times our civilian camping equipment was... a bit lacking to say the least. and hard to obtain. and russia is a big country, ussr was even bigger. there are a lot of great spots for camping and tourism including siberian wilderness. so when we got access to cheap modern synthetic materials after the collapse of ussr we knew what we gotta do. advanced camping equipment for cold environments.
@@lilianajankovic6426 westerners don't really need tents this well made me for instance I live in Florida the coldest it gets is low 50s in February rest of the year 80s 90s don't need hot tent
My friends and I bought a tent of this series (only the largest - UP7) and went hunting. What can I say - there is enough space for three. The folding rigid door is very convenient. Also, during the night storm, the tent was turned over by the wind (we were too lazy to fix all the tripwires, for which we were punished by nature). Thanks to the engineers who developed the oven - while we were trying to get out of the tent for three minutes in the dark, not a single coal fell out of the oven (by the way, we have an oven - like the author of this video). To summarize - the thing is super reliable, but do not be lazy to fasten on all the ropes.
I usually run it for about 3 hours before I go to bed and build up a good bed of coals. Then throw 2 big logs in and close it to 1 set of holes showing. You can get about 5 hours out of it, (using hard wood). Personally I always keep two windows cracked about 8 inches of zipper along with the small vent located near the floor next to the stove. Great tent. Pretty beefy and they really thought of everything. I also purchased a larger welding mat for under the stove.
Just a little tip. Before before you head out next time clarify your butter at home. What burns is the milk solids, so if you remove through clarification, you have a much higher smoke point with just the fats. It also has a much longer shelf life if you're ever camping in hotter weather. It won't spoil. Great video, I really enjoyed it.
or you can buy what indians call ghee. You can get them anywhere nowadays including walmarts. Pack a scoop or two in ziplock bag and you can enjoy your outdoorsy time in cast iron with the food you love.
@@1tortillapls i know that. but if you go to Indian store and ask them clarified butter few will understand but if you ask them ghee they will point you to right place. Its not about category but brand like xerox instead of photocopy. hope you get that.
Congrats on your new Russian Bear UP5 hot tent👏👏👏 Tent comes with a door for easy access in and out. I have the same setup in the UP2 version with medium stove. Awesome tent. I added the vestibule with inner liner 2x3( 6 feet wide x 9 feet long,zips up to the tent) comes with a stove jack,add a small or medium stove for the vestibule if needed. You can store your Skidoo in the vestibule in extreme conditions. But your gonna have to extend your deck another 10 feet for the vestibule. Build a ramp to drive your Skidoo into the vestibule. Your Skidoo will stay nice and toasty...just a thought. The vestibule comes in handy for storing your wood,gear,Skidoo...ect. I use the small Danchel wood stove for the vestibule, does a great job keeping it warm...mind you, your gonna need alot of wood..haha! I've taken the tent out a few times ice fishing, the screw pegs secure the tent to the ice very well,not a problem. Your gonna have a great time in your new hot tent 👍Stay safe and healthy my friend 👊 💥 Happy New Year 🎊🎉🥳🎆🍻🥂
I've gone camping a few times, one time My GF and I took a van to go camping so we could take some luxuries with us. We had a nice big tent, a gas stove, and a twin burner gas cooker. Even got the motorbike in the van so we could go out sight seeing on that.
Man I haven't enjoyed a video this much for a long time! It's so good to see you're happy and enjoying every second of your camping! Keep it up, you're amazing!!
@Wen Rarri - I sometimes wonder if the cold weather is not doing that -> the pure enjoyment to be in such environment! I've been in Finland at -30C (--22F), and I did enjoy it, the cold, the weather, the pretty much normal drive/walk to the local shops, and I could also see the Northern Lights! Suprisingly at some point in my life I was in Warsaw, more than 15+ years back, and it was -25C (-13F), and was on my way to work, using... a public transport. And all was good! In fact it was just another normal day, and everything was working just fine for everybody. And I'm not even talking about Alaska or Canada here. So definitely some countries, and people are much more prepared to that kind of weather or environment, even during normal day to day activities. Granted, once you go beyond -30-40C (-22-31F and lower) - this kind of cold is escalating very rapidly, and is becoming more and more dangerous. I wonder how this tent would do in places such as Oymyakon (I know, this is extreme example).
@@donblevins1181 - In my view, US is completely lacking any proper local infrastructure for walking to local shops, and any kind of sane public transport (in large cities, and small towns), which is quite good across the Europe, Eastern Europe included (with harsh winters included). In Finland even if it was -30C (-22F), I could walk to a local "main road", which took about 10 minutes, and from there another 10 minutes, to local shops, pubs and so on. Everything was functioning without any issues (just using the sidewalk along the main road from that point). And it was a smaller town. Cities, almost no issues in that weather either. If the sidewalk is covered in thin ice, the local councils are usually spreading a layer of sand on it. On the roads it is usually salt, with winter tires and chains in some cases. In the forests, outside of town, yeah - you have to use snow shoes, or snowmobile in some cases, as snow can be quite deep (even to your knees or beyond your waist level). And maybe an additional layer of clothes. My point being: for a lot of people, -25C or -30C (-13F and -22F) is quite normal during winter time, and of course children are learning how to cope with it since the early age. And they are also used to it. Hence, for a lot of people this is nothing that unusual.
@@BabycakesBeats what you mean. You can always choose where you want to live lol in the United States that is.. no one is forcing you to stay. You can save. Pack and go to better opportunities.
I grew up in Russia and they cancelled school classes when the temperature dropped below -35deg C, so usually we went skiing instead. It's actually great as long as humidity is low. Good old times, don't see that in California..
As an Eagle Scout, I would've given half my sash away for a tent like this during a campout I had at Lake Casitas years ago. I remember it being -17F at night...
I've watched other people try this tent, and they all say the same thing--that it is a top-of-the-line tent. By far, this is my favorite tent as well. Perfect size, perfect stove, made for winter.
Waiting for someone to haul His whole house with 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, a kitchen with dining room and living room and recreational room and yard, porch, jacuzzi etc out there for camping.
Considering the tent is 2800.00 (5 person) which is the size you’d need if you moved into one, and another 900.00 for their tent, I’d say it would be about the same for a nice trailer.
Its so amazing just a thin layer of fabric and that cute stove could keep you warm out in those harsh weather and temps. Thanks for sharing this video with us !!!
I had a eye opening experience deer and elk hunting in 2020. Got to -20 and I was in a unheated pop up tent trailer. I slept under 2" of wool blankets in a $20 Walmart sleeping bag. Everything froze except my whiskey. My 7up burst inside the trailer and made a mess when it froze. But surprisingly I was nice and warm.
I decided that all you cold weather guys use antifreeze instead of blood . It's was around 68° here in North Carolina today . What you do for content is simply amazing . The weather has gone crazy all over the world . Places being bombarded by snow, tornadoes and floods. I watch videos for information or what if. Just the weather will keep you prayed up .
С Новым годом😀🎉🎉!,!! Дай Бог 😇🙏👼здоровья, крепкого Сибирского и тепла в нормальных условиях! Удачи на охоте, рыбалке, в путешествиях и борьбы с холодом! У нас сейчас на Дальнем Востоке в Хабаровске тоже -35° С, машины легковые и грузовые плохо заводятся и много снега! Всем здоровья !
I google translate for you curious guys: "Happy New Year😀🎉🎉!! God bless 😇🙏👼health, strong Siberian and warmth in normal conditions! Good luck hunting, fishing, traveling and fighting the cold! We now have -35 ° C in the Far East in Khabarovsk, cars and trucks do not start well and there is a lot of snow! All health!"
Been In -37c Temps regularly. Worst experience was in 2006. We drove into St. Paul for work. The engine gaskets blew out and the car died. No heating and it was a 92 Ford Tempo. That thing was drafty. The tow would be a 3 hour wait. Ended up walking onto 7th Street from 35E. The hill had a wind tunnel effect and that felt like -70 (felt like). We got to 7th and ducked into a business to warm up. That was 30 minutes I wont forget. Wouldn't camp in it.
This is a very impressive tent! Much more tent than I would ever need (I hope), but fascinating to watch how it all goes together and all the features. If I were ever crazy enough to camp in such temperatures, this would definitely be the set up I'd want. That little net at the top of the dome was genius. Hot dogs and kraft dinner is comfort food. You've got all the things you need to keep warm and have energy in that pot!
I have the UP2 and a Winnerwell Woodlander stove with similar glass sides. Absolutely love the set up, but it's worth mentioning that this is NOT a budget set up. But when it comes to being warm, dry, and snug in the cold, it's worth every cent! There are also removeable panels in the floor for ice fishing! These guys have thought of everything!
I'll say this again: yes, it's a great tent with every feature you could want, but the tent, stove, and floor cost $3197 and for that price I can build a year-round off-grid cabin. My hot tent admittedly not half as nice, cost under $200. And my stove cost under $300, not $900 like the Camillus. I guess everything is relative, but very few people can afford this kind of gear unless they are outfitters or similar professionals. Great base camp tent for a month-long hunting trip maybe, but out of the range of the casual winter hiker/ camper.
Come on man. The casual Winter hiker/camper isn't going out in -37 degree weather either. Your $200 tent isn't going to cut the mustard in this kind of cold and you know it. With the price of lumber these days the only cabin you'll be building with 3 grand is going to be very very small one.
Just stumbled upon this channel and even thought I have never been that interested in camping equipment, or camping in general for that matter, I still found myself greatly enjoying this. It's a really entertaining format you have going, and it's also really relaxing to watch and/or listen to.
I purchased the UP5 last winter and took it out for a 2 week first time test camp in February in Southwest Washington State. It was a great set up for snow and wind and cold. Held up great but when we had a rainstorm for 3 days the tent did have leaking issues. It leaked at the jack area for the stove and it leaked on the very top into the tent dripping down. I love the tent and will use it for cold and snow but will have to test it again and try to see about fixing the water leakage in heavy rain. Just a heads up for anyone purchasing.
@@samspace81 No way!! Me and my girlfriend watch your videos! We come from the UK! She has a Pontiac Catalina and a Chevy Monte Carlo!! She's gonna be blown away when I tell her. We both very much like you too :)
I really like that tent, and what a great job putting it through it's paces! The only thing that I would like to see is lighter colors for the inside walls. Just my personal taste that tents feel much less claustrophobic if they are more lightly colored.
Not only the temperature is important, but also the air humidity and the strength of the wind. - 12 C with strong wind and very high humidity is more noticeable than -35 C with low humidity and no wind. I live in Poland and Poland sometimes has an inland climate (dry and not very windy, but cold) and sometimes a coastal climate (humid and windy, but warm). Sometimes, however, it happens that a mass of cold and humid air hits the country with great speed, and then it is much colder than the thermometers show. This is why weather forecasts always show not only the physical air temperature, but also how it will feel. I am glad that the climate has changed, because just 50 years ago it could be -40C freezing. It was so cold that the forests crackled with wood. Even at -20C and 60% air humidity, the frost pinches the skin. At -27C after 30 minutes of being outdoors your hair and clothes are covered with rust. Breathing is physically painful.
@@bangerwiese It looks like I'll be happy for a long time to come, until the water starts flooding my country (And that will only happen if this problem is ignored and no structure is put in place to prevent land flooding). Look, we are living in one of the coldest periods of the Earth. The problem with climate change is that our civilizations are adapted to the current climate. It will be very expensive, or impossible, for many countries to readapt to a different climate. But there will also be countries that will gain from the changes. Equally disastrous in consequences would be the cooling of the climate. There would be countries that would lose a great deal, those that would have to incur huge costs to adapt and those that would gain from the changes. The claim that a warming earth will lead the world to extinction is simply a lie. The earth was quite recently much warmer than it is now and flourished with life more than it does now. Another problem is the pace of change and it is too fast for both nature and civilization. Climate change will not be stopped because it is natural. What is unnatural is the bluntness of change. Now we are fighting for extra time for ourselves, but at the same time we are not taking any action to adapt to the changes that are coming anyway. It has even gotten to the point where a huge number of people think that if we stop emitting so many greenhouse gases the problem will go away. it will not disappear or slow down. It will only stop accelerating. However, if we didn't even emit so many gases then climate change would continue, as it has been going on for 15,000 years.
Very good tent ! -90 F is available in Siberia xD. Seeing as there is always a temperature differential between inside and out (quite huge in this case) has nobody ever thought of adding a Peltier device to make electricity, or even a Stirling engine to generate electricity, exploiting that thermal gradient ? Kinda like Free Lighting so long as it's Cold outside and Warm inside. Saves hauling batteries at least. Could be a phone charger even. Electricity - easy to think of ways to use it.
10 out 10 for setting the tent up in our cold Canadian winter ! That wood stove is a little beast and it has a nice size cooking surface I’m sure you’re going to have some good sleeps in there…just like being in a cocoon Looking forward to Bear Tent adventures .. take care..stay warm..and leave the window open a crack 🇨🇦 🌬 🔥
As always Jay, thank you for the great content. I am living vicariously through you and your winter videos. It is almost 70f here in GA today. I love seeing what you have to share with us each time I get the notification. You are in the top 2 channels I crave for winter videos and you never fail to deliver. The tent looks amazing and the stove! I am sure the glass side helps with the ambiance of the camping experience. : ) I didn't know what to expect with the Russian Bear tent and rather than check it out, I waited for you to show us your setup. Not disappointed sir.
i'm surprised that the cot didn't break through the bottom of the tent since it has sharp square feet.. or maybe he will find out later that he punctured the floor
Wow. All looks great. You can always tell when a cold-weather product was made by people who would use it themselves. They won't require much, if any, fine motor skills. You can put them together with freezing hands and thick gloves. The wingnuts on the stove, big clips and the "umbrella" erector for the tent. In the frozen expanse you don't have time, daylight, or even all of your brain on your side. The work has got to be done quick and correct. Good craftsmanship will help you achieve that. Excellent work here. Thanks for putting yourself through this.
This is amazing. I love camping... Minus 30 is hard to imagine for me but hot dogs and kraft Mac n cheese take me back to a kid! Great video! I always enjoy your videos and appreciate the effort you put in. I'm in Indiana and we rarely get below 0 Fahrenheit but the peacefulness and the peace and quiet the winter provides is like a warm blanket that I can understand you enjoying.
🌸 that tent is amazing quality, the stove is my favourite. However what I love the most is how well it blends in with nature Not neon colours sticking out like sore thumb, any wild animals will walk on by and not think about exploring it lol
Wow, that’s a great piece of equipment! Looks like you had no issue with the snowmobile starting in the cold! Which is great! Looking forward to the meals you will cook there and how you adjust to cooking on that stovetop! Thanks again Jay!
Hey jay I’m Steve, I’m new to your channel and I’ve been binge watching your episodes, haven’t found a bad one yet I’ve been loving them all. I wanna say when your cooking on the fire inside the tent you control the heat best by taking the pan on and off the stove, especially when melting butter and cheese. Anyways your meals always make me jealous they look amazing. Keep up the great work and fabulous content, looking forward to the next one
Cabin camp is static but this one you can move to a different location such as rivers,mountains,lakes ,sea etc. We like to admire the scenery.Love this video and the gear you have are top-notch,
I have UP5 and loving it. It’s very comfortable and not only in cold winter but autumn, late summer. Its so cozy when it’s cold outside and u get inside tent with stove. Takes a little bit practice to set up tent alone and operating stove, it can get very hot inside, u can actually use it like sauna with special add for stove.
I enjoyed this. Nice to see a man enjoy his mac 'n' cheese. A tip: after you heat the hot dogs, set the meat aside, add a little of the pasta water to the butter, and add the cheese sauce. Mix until incorporated, and cook it a little on the stove. Makes a nice thick sauce. Then add that to the cooked pasta and hot dogs. Tastes great.
Wow, Jay, looks cozy and warm! Great tent to have where you are! Can’t wait to enjoy all the future videos with the new tent! ❤️Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
A really nice tent. Moreover, both the insulated version and the usual one. The stove also performed well, although the pipe collects a lot of carbon. We have been using them for several years in long-term field expeditions.
Thanks for the heads up on the pipe! I used the stove again the other night and it was a dream. Very efficient. I need to keep an eye on the chimney! New bear tent video coming soon.
Great Camp and tent demo. That Russian Bear tent is my dream tent and stove. I purchased a Kodiak Lodge 12×12 canvas tent. I only camp in the winter. I've had mjne out one time... waiting on fall and winter now. Oh, and my back to heal a bit better after a back fusion surgery in April of 2023. Thanks for the video 😊 ...Alan in 🇨🇱
That is one great tent, and the stove helps makes it so, imo. I was picturing a cast iron skillet on that bad boy but I know they're so heavy as not to be practical. I'll bet you had a nice sleep with a warm, full belly. Great video, it's good to see someone explaining things who is really enjoying what they're doing, as you obviously are.
Thanks for uploading this video, man. I've wanted one of these tents for a couple years now and your review has sealed the deal for me. I'm in Minnesota and it gets down to -60°F here sometimes so I've been a little hesitant until your video. Thanks buddy!
Always test it out before you go out in zero degrees weather after Sunset trying to figure out the tent.. you're only trusting that the manufacture didn't forget something in the packaging..
Longer videos will be coming for sure. I can't say the next one will be too long, but I do love making long vids and you can definitely expect some in the future
Whoa, never seen a Russian bear tent- how cool and that wood stove was so neat with the glass! Seeing your winter camping content hits the spot when I’m missing home so very much. Happy New Years, may your 2022 be safe and healthy to you and your family 🥳💕
Never been a fan of the stoves with glass. No matter how well constructed they are they have a bad habit of breaking though some include a metal piece to replace it if you don't want it (or if it breaks is my guess)
@@SilvaDreams That stove is just so good, you control the air flow means you control the rate of the wood burning inside so you can get as much heat as you want, its like your house thermostat and the tent is a fast setup so you wouldn't have to use much time outside in the extreme cold or be pressured time-wise, i don't know how long the glass lasts but the visibility is nice to know your wood inside.
@@SilvaDreams i've seen this stove in a video on another channel. a metal sideplate was included in the package if i remember correctly. specifically in case of glass breaking or if you just dont want any light to disturb you.
Those Russian UP tents are certainly the real deal for winter camping. They are heavy and pricey, but so is a canvas hot wall tent with frame. Did you have a thermometer with you to measure the inside temperature when the stove was really burning hot?
I have recently found ur channel and I must say I have binge whatched almost everyone. I love how honest u are with this whole thing, your learning as u go and not tryin to make out like you know everything, it's so refreshing. Lookward to your new videos 🏴🏴
I'm too old for that now, but had I been young enough to still do those things, I'd bought it. Though I think you'll want to put it up somewhere where you'll get protection from strong winds, like in a forest.
Great features with this tent. I really like how user friendly it is and the insulating qualities. Good thing it isn't nylon with the heat generated. It would go well with my 8 by 10 canvas.
Would love some actual temp readings for outside + inside. We all deal with heat and cold differently, so something less subjective would be great. thanks.
My wife and I have Gazelle dining tent and it is so similar in design to this RUSSIAN BEAR 🐻 🐻❄ ⛺ 🎪 TENT. I think they call it a Gazelle because it goes up so quick. This tent you have looks real well made. This was a great video. The night sky shot was awesome. The wood stove looks real hi quality as well.
Man...that is a NICE stove. A tip for people who don't want to carry around milk - you can use dry creamer instead in most applications. Just don't get the flavored stuff.
Beyond being informative this was just a really well put together video and the timelapse+music made it just so wholesome feeling as well as made me want to spend some time in this tent with a Kraft meal (including the hotdogs lol). Easy Sub!
Just found ur channel and I love it!!! This was a very informative and learning video. I didn't even know this stuff existed, this is amazing...looking forward to watching more....
Честно, не понимаю, о чем говорят эти люди. НО вижу, как они строят жилища в суровом нашем климате, это вызывает легкую улыбку. Мы, россияне , привыкли таким холодам. У нас, в Башкирии, такие морозы не редкость. Топим печку и наслаждаемся теплом исходящего от нее.
I even slept with -24 without tent during my military service in east Turkey, basically we dug the snow and put our mats and covered ourselves with overalls and finally nylon blankets, 4 soldiers hugged each other and farted to get warm :)