Solo Winter Camping Under a Tarp in a Snowstorm - Algonquin Park 

It's good to hear that this video popped up in search! Sometimes it's nice to keep things simple and just get out to enjoy some solitude in the forest. Knots do come in handy, I would highly recommend learning a bowline👌 Thanks for subscribing! Cheers!

A kde tu amigo vidíš oheň?!?! Ja nikde,,,ten mikro varič považuješ za oheň? Veď si vsimni že všetko čo pri tom používa (nádoby a pod) je menšie ako jeho ruka!!! Ty si určite nikdy nebol v prírode,keď okrem uzlov,nič iné nevidíš!

That's very kind of you to say, thanks!

@@AleconAdventures It works

Thanks. Looking forward to getting out on the ice!

Hot tenting solo is a lot of work and I just wanted to keep things simple on this trip. It was also not very cold, probably -5°C was the coldest. I like cold camping with a tarp because it's lightweight and condensation is never an issue. Spending time in the cold definitely helps you deal with stress better in my opinion. Thanks for watching!

I feel sorry for those who haven't experience a good snowy winter camp. Thanks for watching! Let it snow!

Thanks Rick! I love how quiet the forest is when it's covered in a blanket of fresh snow. I decided to film this experience without talking and focus on the beauty of winter.

@@AleconAdventures Awesome video! Hope to see more!

Hey Matthew, I'm happy you're enjoying my videos. That's a good idea, I may do canoe camping gear and tip videos in the early spring. When packing for a canoe trip I always bring a canoe and related essentials, paddles, safety kit and PFD. Then some sort of shelter with sleeping bag and pad. Next is food with necessary cookware/stove and some sort of water purification with water bottles. Then 2 maps(one backup) with map case or zip lock to keep dry, compass, first aid kit, toilet paper, rope(bear hang if necessary), headlamp, saw, lighter/matches, repair kit or at least duck tape. Lastly clothes, don't pack cotton especially in May, synthetic or wool is best. I like one set of day clothes and one set for sleeping with warm layers and rain gear. You want to keep your sleeping bag and extra clothes dry so pack them in a dry bag or line a backpack with a garbage bag. One set of sturdy shoes/boots for paddling and portaging which will get wet and camp shoes. These are the basics but you can add to this list. I also always bring fishing and camera gear. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

Thanks a lot! It was a quick overnighter but it was great to get out after the first big snowfall. Thanks for checking out another video!

@@AleconAdventures wish to camping with u one day

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks man, I'll definitely take you out winter camping but you'll pull your own weight 😄

Awesome! Thank you!

Hey Yuriy, happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and cheers from Canada!

That's not a bad idea. Though, I would worry that my pack would trap moisture and not breath properly. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

It didn't get too cold that night, probably between -5°C and -10°C. I've winter camped in much colder temperatures. Thanks for watching!

Hey, that's good to hear! Algonquin is peaceful and beautiful in the winter. There are plenty of good options; the Minnesing Trail, starting at the Art Gallery and going down Source Lake Road, the Old Rail Trail at Mew Lake, to name a few. Just be sure you are camped 30m from any trail, portage, body of water or designated summer campsites. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

@@AleconAdventures I never knew this was a thing! I always thought you had to stick to either the Western Uplands or Highland trail for winter camping. Glad I found this video and did some research.

Glad you enjoyed it 👍😀 Thanks for watching!

Go for it! The best way to test a winter camping setup is in your backyard. It's better to find out you're too cold there then in the backcountry. Thanks for commenting!

@@AleconAdventures actually last year in -25 C tried it ( backyard ) my equipment was 10×12 tarp large garbage bag portable barbecue. wood burner ( actually for charcoal but burnt wood like a firepit ) cigarette lighter candle matches and few things like hatchet hunting knife and fire wood you pick up at stores and twine. My clothes were good winter clothes reasonable winter boots good winter gloves some wind the results were eye opening. as I set up leen too configuration accounting of wind started forging for kindling around yard and park ( more difficult in winter ) paced off one step from tarp and set firepit feet and hands now getting cold ( 1/2 hour ) hand so numb could not 'flick' lighter ( and lighter also not working right ) lucky for backup matches ( wrapped in swanwrap ) got candle lit put it kindling took a while but got fire added wood good decent fire sat on top of garbage bag getting warmth from fire but feet still getting cold after about little over hour learned my lesson: never go into woods when these conditions forecast. my guess is down to -10 C is survivable. you have 1 hr. to get out hunkering down means death you hands go numb become useless your feet go numb how you gonna walk? then next is death I would say it is much deadlier than we realize

One of Canada's most beautiful parks. Thanks for watching!

I took off my gloves because I was warm and you might have noticed I didn't wear any at all on the way out. The Gransfors Small Forest axe 🪓 is pretty sweet. Thanks for watching!

@@AleconAdventures I guessed that you had felt warm enough after your hike to dispense with your gloves. But I really ENJOY my deer hide leather gloves when using my axe and other tools - EVEN in the heat of a Texas summer. They have saved my hands from numerous cuts and scrapes over the years...

I had a pair of leather insulated gloves in my bag but I never bothered using them, toughening up the hands in the mild winter weather instead.

I love that crisp air on a cold morning, it's a beautiful area. Thanks for watching!

Z75 by Gregory, unfortunately they no longer make this model but Gregory makes good packs

Predatory animals aren't much of an issue in the winter in my area. These days it's -20 c at night. Thanks for watching!

@@AleconAdventures sir there is bigfoot ( and grizzly ) where I want to camp ( don't forget humans or wolves ) and what about tending one's injuries and setting camp at night in rain ( I wonder how the fire is going to be on that night ) just sayin don"t prepare as a fair weather camper know it is trying tough not wishful thinking anyways something is better then nothing

Good to hear! Peace and serenity can be found in the woods. Thanks for rewatching!

I love it too Lee. I'm looking forward to winter already. Thanks for watching!

There is an eerie feeling that is sometimes present at night while alone in the forest but I enjoy the solitude. Thanks for watching!

@@AleconAdventures Good luck 👍

Thanks for watching 👍

Thanks for watching!

The Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada. Ontario's oldest and largest park. Thanks for watching!

@@AleconAdventures Alec, It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.

Keeping it simple and enjoying winter in the woods. Thanks for watching!

Ok

I was lucky to get out and enjoy the snowy forest. I was using a Bushbuddy stove on this trip. Thanks for watching!

😄 I can picture it now lol. Thanks for watching!

Look carefully at 10:15... he is there in the background...

@@malemyr2 exactly. Straight faced no emotions with the tux tails hangin down into the snow. I saw him. Thanks!

@@dirtybsvarieties4934 yeah... and I'll give you that: a black grand piano, a black tux... those are hard to see in the dark... ;-)

I love tarp shelters when there's no bugs. Thanks!

Welcome aboard! I'm happy to hear you're preparing to start camping. For this overnighter I kept it very simple. I brought a tarp with ropes, ground sheet, 4 season sleeping mat, winter sleeping bag, axe, saw, fire starting kit, stick stove, pot set, spork, food, first aid kit, inreach, headlamp and clothes. Thanks for watching!

Appreciate the support! Thanks for watching!

I'm glad you found the video relaxing. I enjoy the calmness of a snowy forest and I was happy to spend the night. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

It's alot more effort to collect enough wood for a fire vs the stick stove. If it was colder I would have built a fire for warm. No need on this trip and I left no trace of my camp in the forest. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for stopping by! I would love to have a dog of my own to join me on my adventures.

A dog in the wilderness is more than a companion. This video with snow you posted is very pleasant to watch! You have my support. Take care!

It was cold but not too cold. I didn't wear gloves for much of the time. Thanks for checking out the video!

Cool! Glad you enjoyed the music. Thanks for watching 🙂

I have used the Swedish fire torch method, standing one split log vertical, in my smaller stick stove the Emberlit Fireant with good results but I haven't tried it with the Bushbuddy stove I was using. That method did provide a longer burn in the smaller stove. Thanks for stopping by and subscribing!

Thanks for the sub Michael! I love the snow too. I hope you're getting some in Germany. Thanks for watching!

Will do! Thanks for watching 👍

I imagine Algonquin was much quieter in the nineties. Sounds like a memorable experience. It barely got down to -5°C at night on this trip so a campfire wasn't needed for warmth. Cold camping in the winter can be challenging for first timers. I'm glad you had a great time. Thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it! There is something special about the silence of the forest in the winter and I tried to share that feeling in this video. Thanks for watching!

Hey Lew, thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching.

It truly was. Thanks for watching!

It's never a bad idea to get out in nature. Good for the mind and soul. Thanks for watching!

Looks like a nice town. Thanks for watching!

That's the best way to get comfortable with your gear. The more snow the better. Thanks for watching!

No problem 😊Thanks for watching!

That's too bad maybe your brightness could be turned up. Thanks for watching

That's a great idea! I may do that in future. Welcome to the channel!

The right knots made camp setup and takedown much easier, a good skill to practice. I was very eager to get out in the fresh snow. Thanks for watching!

Thanks, I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Hopefully we have a cold snowy winter!

Bushbuddy, same as the Solo Stove however the Bushbuddy is the original twig stove of this style. The Solo Stove is a copy. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the sub!

It has been a slow start to the winter season but I'm thankful to have some snow at least. Thanks for watching!

Spending time in nature is my happy place. I'm happy 😊 I was able to share this experience with you. Thanks for checking out another video!

An older model by Gregory, Z75. Thanks for watching!

guess I decided it wasn't worth the effort lol

Hey Nancy, welcome to the channel and thanks for subscribing! I do love a winter wonderland 😀

Algonquin is open all year round for backcountry camping.

Backcountry camping regulations change from summer to winter. This was the start of December, the first day of winter backcountry camping in Algonquin.

No trail. I got dropped off on hwy 60 and hiked in for the night.

You got that right! Thanks for watching!

😀👍 Thanks for watching!

Recommendation noted. Thanks for watching!

Thanks Colin, I definitely had to walk back for the camera a few times.

It's safe to drink after boiling but it's possible there's some debris in the water. I will often strain the water through a bandana if there's lots of debris. Thanks for watching the video!

@@AleconAdventures Thank you for the response! Would it be the same with water from a stream or river/lake? Would boiling the water be enough or do you need some sort of a filter besides a bandana?

Boiling is the surest method to kill disease causing organisms including viruses, bacteria, and parasites in all water. A filter would remove debris

@@AleconAdventures Thank you!

Awesome👍Thanks for subscribing!

Welcome aboard! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video!

Welcome to the channel!

Thanks for the visit

Thanks for the visit Dennis

😀👍 Thanks for watching!

Thanks for checking out another video!🇨🇦

Thank you very much!

Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

Welcome to the channel! More winter adventures coming soon!

Thank you! Cheers!👍

@@AleconAdventures ^^