I remember few years ago you did the same challenge and you almost died during your sleep, so you gave up at dawn and went back home, the content of that video stayed with me forever because it's the ultimate lesson of respecting our limits. Your videos are priceless
It was not as cold in this video, as in the one you mention. The video you refer to, it was below -20c. In this video I was using much the same equipment, except that I was not wearing my usual wool clothes. The wool clothes makes a hell of a difference.
Lars, I purchased some wool long Johns from sportsmen’s guide, think they were Italian military and they were tge best investment of my life, $30 for the set. I metal detected in 10 degrees Fahrenheit with 25 mph winds and was comfortable. Wool is great
Love it how he uses real survival food every time he's out, not busting out a cast iron skillet to make a three course meal (like anyone would do that in a real life survival situation) Bit of dried fish or smoked pork fat is real survival food, high in calories and easy to eat on the feet. So to say. Awesome work.
Lars it's so sad the way things around the world are going. Hopefully man kind will take a hard look at were we are going before it's too late. I have been ill this past 6 months and I really enjoy your videos. Hoping you and your family's are safe. Keep up the great video's.
Always something to pick up in your videos like lighting a test fire for prevailing winds before the main fire simple genius right there ! did my first siberian log fire this past november hunting season we had a cozy camp i tell you all the best Lars!
Lars, one thing that you could do to help with your axe/hatchet is to wrap the handle with 2mm solid wire in the area where your hands go. Wrap it in a spiral pattern about 1inch apart as you go up or down depending on where you start your wrap. Finish off the wire wrap by adding a layer of hockey tape to help keep it all in place. I am a firefighter here in the US and we do this with our chopping, pulling or prying tools. It makes maintaining control of the tool so much easier especially when the tool and your gloves get wet or icy. Keep up the good work and the videos coming.
There's no need for that. Siberians put a "temlyak" on the end of the axe handle. This is a rope that is put on the arm and keeps the axe from flying out and slipping out. Most often Siberians work without gloves, for more precise jewelry work. Wrapping the ax handle with wire, you will rub your hands to calluses
I wish you could sell your cover in the US. It looks like the perfect survival item to pack in a car for when you get stranded because of snow or accident. You could fit a small family under that cover to help everyone stay warm while waiting for help.
Human beings where not designed to live in a apartment in dirty city, but out in the nature in small groups of people, like the villages of the past. Now, even the villages have become a caricature of a small city. It's in our genes, to live and work out there, in the clean air!!! I hope you're all well!!
Biggest problem is, most people have forgotten how dangerous nature is though as well. I’ve seen far too many people that come out of the cities, and have absolutely no clue... their food comes from a store, their heat is magically there in a vehicle or building, and they have no idea how to survive without the systems that make that possible for them. Some actively attack the industries that are keeping them alive, such as the farmers and oil industry.
You leave my bicycle helmet alone! LOL. I grew up drinking straight out of rivers and streams. Who cares whether the pot is stainless! Great video, as usual.
Such an abundance of wood is amazing. We call no sleeping bag sleeping “ranger rolls” it was about the same temp for us too it’s warming up -8 🙌🏻 I realize I have a lot of gear to get for next winter when I watch your videos cheers Lars you’re the man
Respect to you Lars, I've been involved in some Arctic training back in the late 70's as a RMC recruit in NW Norway so I can appreciate the effort you put into these videos mate, we thank you.
Still Playing in the snow... Over here in Holland its 15 degrees celsius PLUS... Spring is coming.... already some plants are starting to grow like popies, tulip bolls... Pastures are green... Birds are singing and are busy... preparing for new generation. Farmers are already menuring their fields and plowing them... Next month seed and little plants for food stock gone go planted on farmers field. Good luck out there... Russia beautiful but winters are TOOO long....
funny you say that. here in northern Germany we have 8-9 months of autumn. the rest is summer, and half of that time the imbeciles are sreaming: "it's a heatwave!" lol 13°C, wind, rain, cold humidity. no snow at all. seasons are a myth. Birds are flying, yes, but not on their own. it's the wind...xD geese are even landing involuntarely, being victims of hail. Farmers are forced to close down, wheat isn't even good enough to make bread from it. It's a mess.
I don't understand why people are so excited for summer. As of lately in the past few years there have been heatwaves and wildfires everywhere. Hundreds of thousands of acres burning with smoke traveling for thousands of miles. Not a time of life but death rather. I'm not sure how you guys are being spared in Holland but your stretch of luck may not be long lasted.
@@a6b59ghj51d there's not as much woodland in Holland (or in my area) and it is well taken care of. dead wood and underbrush gets cleaned out, so there is less danger. It's not just luck. there's also less arson. A forest has to be replanted and businesses cannot take adventage of wildfires.
@@couchcamperTM Okay so there's less woodland. That may be the reason. Forest replanting has largely failed here after the massive wildfires. Thats an inconvenient fact they are not talking about. Possible because the nonprofit orgs would stop raking in cash who are assigned with that task. Aside from that, it appears Holland is no stranger of droughts. The Rhine river was operating "exceptionally low" and the Dutch govt. had to declare a "water shortage" last August. As such, the issue isn't completely unheard of in your region. At least you don't have to deal with 2 months of smoke-laden skies whereon some days the Sun is barely visible. I don't buy the C02 theory but something is obviously afoot. For that reason I'd rather it be winter all year long. Luckily we do get a good 7 months of winter/snow similar to how Lars is situated in Russia.
Greetings from the other side of this gem we've FUBAR Very nice vlog bugga ya camera's can't take it Hopefully this craziness that the suits have imposed will end soon HA ( they make to much $$$ ) And you'll be set up ta supply the world with your tested an proven product 🤙🖖
I'm a little disappointed that you didn't fight a bear during the night, but I'll settle for all of the really important lessons learned instead. Great content, thanks!
Great video. My coldest nights spent outside were minus 15C on the North Yorkshire Moors. Temperature measured under canvas in a sheltered spot without wind-chill. I remember hanging my SMG on a branch before taking my gloves off to attend to a "biological need." Drinking too much hot coffee to keep warm and awake has that side effect. Don't eat the yellow snow! Deed done, and without thinking. I grasped the barrel of the SMG to resume my patrol of the perimeter. The ventilated barrel sleeve froze to my hand. Like a rookie I forgot to put my gloves back on first. My skin looked like it had been attacked by the suckers of an octopus or squid. First ever "cold burn." Thank the Gods it was not minus 20C or lower, Tings could have been much worse than just a few red marks. It certainly gave me a new appreciation of the term "cold steel."
Lars, the frogs have come out of hibernation and are singing away in the creek behind my house here in the Smoky Mtns. That's always the first sign of spring here, I guess it's coming early this year. Keep up the good work my friend! The camping is my favorite.
I actually got a little outdoor wood burning stove, -40 sleeping bags, and sled, need to get a canvas tent yet though. I figure that if I ever have to go winter camping here in Saskatchewan, I’m going to have to be a heavily weighed down camper, or I’m definitely not going to make it. 🙈 Lol! Needless to say, if there’s ever a SHTF situation during the winter, my first choice is to hunker down, leaving is a last resort. Saskatchewan is definitely survivable if you can gather enough during the summer months, but winter isn’t the time to be out and about without modern conveniences, which might explain my absolute adoration for my fuel guzzling vehicles. Lol!
Tis Irish Bob saying hello Always enjoy segments that test ones endurance and resolve in extreme conditions. Always something to learn from both successful lessons and one's where Nature wins. Be well my son, and thanks for posting. Irish Bob is a fan of your YT Channel 😇🤗😎🍀🇮🇪🇨🇵🦾🩺🥂
I’ve got one of those jerven bags, super useful. Got one that you can remove the insulation from. Just on its own I use as a windbreak / under quilt for my hammock. And if all goes wrong I just crawl in as a bivi.
@@SurvivalRussia oh yeah very expensive, worth it though! I got mine second hand, don’t know why they didn’t like it! Not sure id have bought one full price, but after having one I’d seriously think of it!
Lars. A Whelen Lean , the pattern is on the web. In 10oz. canvas. Its a giant heat reflector where you can burn a fire all night = bush craft glamping. i know you can survive in the Taiga winter but I'd like to see you enjoy camping sometime. A Whelen allows you to really put your skills together with an open structure that allows comfortable shelter and sleeping . It may be something viewers can profit from learning about and how to use.
that bough /debris shelter stuff is the BUNK. half a day wasted and if it rains, youll still get wet and freeze. The debris soaks up water and collapses your shelter frame. You'l be FAR better off to have a membrane on both sides of 6" of dry debris, sealing the edges, "trapping' the air between the tarps, ponchoes bivvies, or whatever membrane you have, than to have even 3 ft of exposed debris, if it rains. Murphy says it WILL rain, too, especially if you lack waterproof membranes.
Another thing people don't seem to reckon with: in a real survival situation when you are trying to conserve your calories, you shouldn't waste them chopping wood when you could be sawing wood.
There is one thing some people don't understand about winter. Especially winter around here. You need to have a certain amount of equipment, or you will die. Basically. That means you will have to keep your gear close, as if it was your firearm and ammo in a conflict zone.
Look forward to your videos each week👍 I bought a Veshmeshok after watching your videos. Wanting to revive it a little. I want to dye it back to original color, any suggestions on getting the color right? It’s the brownish green color of the variants.
The "Veshmeshok" is a great thing. I am happy with your purchase. Siberian hunters have upgraded this backpack by adding a wooden frame to it, which is called "ponyaga".
Lars do you ever try using clay pottery in winter time for cooking in survival environment? I remember old times when people use clay pots for keeping stuff but now is rarely to see that someone use it. All is for stainless steel or from older times using a casting pots.
