When my son was two or three we went camping. He fell asleep in the car. We arrived and setup the tent and moved him in. When he woke the sun was shining through dew covered canvas magically lighting the tent above his 'bed' - 30+ years later the memory of his smile of wonder still delights me.
This was good information. You talked faster than a used car salesman, but loved that you did so. So much growth over 4ish years in terms of content, editing, narration, and fun. Keep ‘em comin!
I agree with Brett. This is a dissertation level presentation of camping with every angle and question thoroughly explained and answered. An impeccable testament to the dedication and diligence of your time well thought out and spent, every T has been crossed and I's dotted with all ducks in a row. With that.....I don't think I'll be doing much camping.
Another tip for those new to winter camping, which is a "yes, but" on Jon's advice about starting warm and working up to colder temperatures. Near freezing, either just above or just below is the worst weather for camping. You will get wet, which will make you cold, which in turn can be deadly. "Comfortably" below freezing has the advantage that you won't get wet from the weather. Go slow, adjust your layers, and change clothes as needed to manage your perspiration and stay dry.
Yep. I do snow removal. The second last snow storm Toronto had(around zero Celsius) I was soaking wet in 1 hour if clothing is at all suspect. One year old gortex gloves a sponge immediately.Soaked to the bone for about the ten hours. Warm enough while we worked but freezing when we stopped. The last storm, minus 10 to 15...a little damp after 5 hours but from within i think. Cold is different issues. After 10 years I think PVC/PU rainwear (especially gloves) around zero to minus 5 approx. I bought a full set yesterday for work and to try with winter camping
Excellent video! Packed with everything you need to know! There is nothing more satisfying than falling asleep in a hot tent after a ‘labor of love’ day ❤️
Hello jon. As expected, you really made good use of your narrative talent and made me shout cool with music in the ending scene. It's a beauty that only those who have courage and passion can acquire. Thanks for sharing! :)
I like how a lot of your videos discuss using minimum trace principles. I think too many bushcrafty type videos don't have any caveats, leaving the impression that cutting live trees and high impact methods near an established campsite is normal and ok.
As much as I hate the cold weather down here in North Carolina I don't know why I am drawn to your channel over the years. Must be the adventures and good people!!!!!
Educating a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts! Good on you Jon 💜 There is no substitute for experience and your insights will benefit so many 🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻
What an exceptional tutorial on winter camping. For me I could start right in my own backyard. And it still take me hours like you to setup and collect firewood. Go video.
Newbies to any outdoor camping style could watch this over and over before realizing how much information there is here. It also must be said that there are many tips and reminders for oldies of camping and outdoors as well in here.
Perfect pace of delivery. Not too fast so as to make it unenjoyable to watch, but fast enough that I had to go back and watch it a few times to digest all of the info. Cheers bud great vid.
Only recently and totaly randomly found this channel.Exceptional work Sir. I love how you learn things on the way and you do not try to pretend you are a master of camping-surviving in the wild. I also love the honesty and the simplicity in everything you do. Really well done!
I bring a wool blanket and drape it over myself and my sleep system before falling asleep. It helps keep condensation from freezing on outside of expensive bags and adds a extra layer of warmth. Can also help protect sleep system from hot pops and sparks from stove when opening and loading.
@Lost Lakes I'd does slip occasionally, if I'm loading a stove frequently it's not a big deal. I'm thinking of sewing on velcro patches for added grab tho.
Dude.. i just tried my first hot tent camp, so much truth in this video, great info, thanks for sharing! (wish I had seen this video before buying my current setup)
Wow, awsome video Jon! I wish I have seen this when I started hot tent camping. There’s a lot of pertinent info! You have a way to well explain and describe what you live there. That’s true for all your other videos. Love your channel man! Hope 2023 brings Erin and you great trips!
Metric ton of information, every single piece of it useful! Thanks Jon for taking the time to document all of it! Happy New Year to you and Erin! Cheers!
Great video! Smart advise from Jon for many things beyond winter camping, know your limits and play within them. Very informative video, makes me wish I live in a slightly colder climate. Cheers
Watched twice in a row; ears caught your words much easier, second time around. Good ideas for summer time also. Thanks, get well and enjoy the balance of your holidays.
Love your adventures John. Love it when you team up with Xander Budnick, you guys have great charisma together! Even the vids where there are 3-4,of you it’s easy to see the friendship the two of you have developed. Your best duo videos are the adventures you have with Xander.
a LOT of excellent info packed into less than 20 minutes! 5 gallon buckets are used as poop pails here, i'd probably get thrown out of the tent if i started using one as a seat inside...
Great video! I live in Denmark where we rarely get less than a few degrees below freezing in winter, and as another guy said, just around freezing is when it actually is freezing cold! Right next door is Sweden though, which is absolutely perfect. Have a nice new year!
Wow that was great! I just started to dip my toe into winter camping last year. First in November with my nylon hammock hot tent, then again in March with a summer tent that I modified with a stove jack and canvas panels sewed over the top mesh. I've learned a lot already (and been inspired to even try it) from watching your videos, but this direct, all in one tutorial is much appreciated. Definitely bringing a bucket this year to sit on, my chair was such a pain in the butt last year.
I haven't been there in years in the winter, but hot camp is where it's at. So nice having a warm cabin, an outhouse and of course the sauna bath. The hard part is when you go to the outhouse and that 1/2 second sitting on the cold seat. I do admire you and others that hot tent. I am way too old now. All the trips in the past...if only i had the camera technology of now and RU-vid. You would be amazed if you knew how much work it took to build our camp before many of the newer logging roads were made.
Excellent video packed with lots of informative knowledge. I was doing this back in the late 60’s: early 70’s…. No video phones back then. Use to be a blast👍 Totally understand your love of winter camping 👍 B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
Man you are a awesome dude and I keep saying someone that motivated me to open this chapter in his life and see what hot tent camping is about! You are just a great dude!! If you are ever close to Vermont let me know maybe we can go to a pond because lakes are still scary lol
Great video. It is nice to hear what is happening intentionally in your other camping videos. like the bucket seat. I never would have thought about all those perks, which explain why you use them over other options.
I think your information is great,as I do the same with a pulk sled.The problem I have is that a hot stove goes out an hour after you go to sleep.On the other hand the information is very accurate and you have covered everything meticulously.I will be watching this video several times as you are very experienced and know exactly what you are doing! The 6 foot fiberglass rods and a body harness will pull more weight.Thanks for a real honest video!❤❤ 9:09 9:09 10:42
Thank you! Yeah I have to wake up every 90 mins (can be more or less depending on stove size and wood type of course) but it's worth it when it's cold enough :)
I don’t hot tent camp as I live in New Jersey… where it barely snows…. And I’m still glued to this video and it’s information. Thanks for sharing this with us Jon. I really hope to get out there and camp like this at least one time
Great video, thanks. Very informative. If you ever decide to lead a camping how-to workshop in person for hands on experience, please let us know, I would pay good money for that!
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This was SO helpful Jon!! Thank u so much! Im new to hot tenting and been struggling to gather all this info. You did a great job explaining all the details and concisely too!
The freight toboggan looks brilliant. I used to use a toboggan and a string of those "rubbermaid" style bins with lids. if you get the right kind they have ribs like skis.
Good afternoon We planned to Head out on the weekend but ran into that the tail end of that major snow storm Up to four foot of snow That we can live with But where to leave the SUV Just parking on the side of the road with all the snow plowing Good way to get damaged We thought we could dig into on of the handy parking spots we know about from the summer trips Four feet of snow and the ridges left by the plow You'd find me face down in the snow before I left the parking spot Long story short I gave up and went back to work Parking not as easy in the winter Warm spell this week Doing a retry this weekend Maybe I can move two foot of wet snow but not four foot of snow Have a good winter Hope to see you and Xander around a campfire some time
Great info, having good knowledge of your Surrounding and knowing what to do if something goes wrong, Planning and good experience helps to make camping in the snow fun and good gear .
Jon, Thanks very much for making this video, it was very informative. For sometime I've been thinking about purchasing a hot tent and getting into some winter camping. As a backcountry canoeist I always get a bit depressed when I have to put my toys away in October until spring. A hot tent would open up the possibility for finding an outlet to enjoy that "Fourth Season" My wife and I enjoy watching all your videos both canoeing and winter camping. Thanks again!
Lots of great information Jon! going to be my first year hot tent camping and ice fishing, can't believe it but for the first time i'm actually excited for winter.
For a bloke who generally comes across as very mellowed, that was intense. Did you take a breath? You could probably manage “I’m a scatman” by Scatman John at the local karaoke at that pace!! Loved it!
Jon, that was a super video. So much helpful and important information. I don’t winter camp anymore but, some of the things you talked about had me doing the 🤔😳🤯memes lol
Thank God for being able to pause, go back, and repeat features on videos. I will need to go through your video many times to absorb this info. I 100% appreciate this Jon. You must have read my mind on what I was looking for in terms of info. Been shopping for a hot tent and had a million questions, and I believe you answered them all! Oh BTW, I purchased a hoodie and I love the quality and color (blue). I am advertising for you in the ADK's! Had a few questions about it already....
This was really well done Jon! My buddy and I did an overnighter little over a week ago and stayed at one of the Appalachian trail shelters. Trail had 18” of new and we were breaking trail the last bit into the shelter. We both had our 1 man tents but we stayed in the shelter because i think psychologically it made us feel warmer. Fact of the matter is, those hiking shelters are built really for one thing and thats rain. Not snow not wind… we had to shovel all the snow out of it so we could set up in there. I have a 4 season tent that’s really amazing i just didn’t want the 8.5 lbs extra weight. Good stuff here Jon. I’m actually reading a book Jon!😁👍🏼 Its Adam Shoalts “Beyond the Trees”. Such a brutal yet beautiful landscape! Hey take care man snd Happy New Year!! NQU
Thanks NQU! Hahah blowing snow gets into every crevice eh. Great read, and there's a great video (now on YT) about it too called Alone Across the Arctic. Happy new year!
Y’all are awesome. I love seeing the youth like y’all. Not that I’m that old lol. 52. I was raised with nature like this. It makes me happy too see it passing on. Much love from your new Florida subber’s. Keep up the awesome work. ✨✌️💜🌴👍🔥 #VeryEducationl
