Went out on a 50-hour survival challenge with no food to a lake stocked with brook trout thats open all year round for fishing but that doesn't mean its easy to catch some food IG Xanderbudnick #survival #bushcraft #catchandcook
Hey man I’m an older guy here but every time I watch and camp with you. You inspire me every n ways that I would never have thought. I just started camping in a tent. I do take what I learn from you and use what I can. Thanks man your the best
I noticed you said, "ever since I quit drugs and alcohol"-firstly, well done ! Secondly, I am watching this just finishing off my taper on subutex (an opiate substitute like methadone) and it is really helping me pull through. I am three years without booze now and the opiates are the final thing to stop. I love the outdoors so much and cannot wait to get back out there. All the best from the UK.
@@ElDuderinoh Hey man - I weaned down from 2mg to 0.4mg quite quickly. I am on day 6 with nothing and it has been fairly rough. Today restless legs kicked in ( I thought I had side stepped that ). I hear you have to push for two weeks and then it starts looking up. Good luck :)
@@ElDuderinoh I'm on sublocade and I'm not quitting that. why would I risk my life ? there's 0 side effect anyway. not sure why people rush to quit a life saving medication
Call me crazy but this actually the 1st time I've seen nothing but positive comments on anyone's video. Almost everything that was said on here crossed my mind one way or another. This is the 1st outdoor video I've seen with positive attitude despite setbacks, all for the love of nature. I'm Loving the vibe of everyone.
@@XanderBudnick Xander, out of curiosity, do you carry a weapon of sorts? I hear Americans rarely go in the wild without a firearm, I’m curious what Canadians do.
I love watching your videos (ASMR) and highly instructional. I have a Fishing tip for you all (especially Xander). When you're ready to fish with either live bait or with lures, it's always smart to wash your hands with Lake water, then; you need to rub your hands in any grass, dirt, mud, or seaweed you can find (just like you did with the dirt at the 21:10 mark in this video. When you're handling a lot of different things, it's important to realize that fish are all about Sight, Sound, and Scent. It is your scent on the lures that can easily dissuade the fish from being attracted. Great Video !!!
Another inspiring trip into the wilderness. You make it feel as though it’s just the two of us and not a million followers who may be listening in. Despite the difficulties you encountered, we were all rewarded with your love of the outdoors. Thank you.
Love your channel, man. The positivity is so infectious, I'm gonna start writing down what I am grateful for and what I want to achieve in my day. It's so easy to fall into a negative mindset these days, your channel reminds me what actually matters: Health, discipline and nature.
These long form videos are my favorite. Your voice and demeanor are so relaxing that it helps me sleep. I have insomnia, so sleep hard. They also make this city mouse want to spend more time outdoors.
You have slowly became my favorite survivalist to watch. Don't worry about people complaining about small game hunting it's perfectly natural. you do you. Look forward to more videos. As a suggestion you should always carry a handline setup in your pack. If your pole breaks you always have a backup. It weighs basically nothing and doesn't take up any space bro.
I bought a frozen chicken pot pie and am going to bake it, and then dehydrate it, all because of YOU, Xander! See how you’ve enriched my life? I’m so excited!
I'm really glad to see you advancing into hunting content. It's definitely a crucial skill in the quest to become a well-rounded outdoors man. The appeal of traditional bow hunting over other forms of hunting to me is the fact that you need to become one with the land in order to find success. You're not just sitting in a tree shooting at animals 50-100 yards away, or blasting away into the air with a shotgun until you hit something. No disrespect to those forms of hunting, which still require great skill in their own right, but the ceiling for personal growth is so much higher with traditional forms of hunting.
Thank you for being willing to take all of us into the woods with you. Citified Americans like me often don't get to go and your cinematography and story telling always lift my spirits. That three things I'm grateful for, three things I want to accomplish today, and one affirmation was a game-changer for me and such an unexpected blessing. I have been using it every day to start my day since seeing your vid. Thank you again for all you do for us and for demonstrating how to respect and love the outdoors!
What a fascinating video. Of all the survivalists and outdoorsmen that are on RU-vid at the moment, you are somebody who I can relate to the most. You seem to know what you're doing but you still seem to be figuring it all out as you go along. Great journey Xander. I'd love to see 100 hours, but don't put yourself at risk.
Very impressive and what a fantastic positive attitude you have Xander! I see why you and Jon get along so well ;-) Love the daily meditations and thanks again for taking us along!💜
Your videos are always a treat, especially on Fridays after a long week. I like how you stayed positive on the first day even when everything was collapsing around you. Can't wait to see the 100h version!
I felt that genuine happiness when you finally got that big fish. I can't believe that it took an enormous amount of attempts for that. The feeling resonated, such a lovely experience once again
I’ve fly fished mainly targeting trout for many years. Brown trout, rainbow trout, and as you’ve caught here a brookie. This is a trophy fish not just for its size but also it’s fall colours. Beautiful late season male. Congrats
You provided us with an expertly filmed journey, even on a hugely empty stomach. That’s just amazing and I am grateful to you! Great vid, great experiment with a happy ending. Nice scenery, too. Thanks!
Just some helpful tips for people watching. In a survival situation you want to conserve as many calories as possible. Wearing a backpack while fishing is useless calorie expenditure and increases your chances of getting injured which can easily be fatal when you’re alone. Another thing to be careful of is when you’re sleeping in caves or under rocks and you want a fire, you NEED to slowly heat the rock before you create a large fire. If you make your fire too fast the rocks can crack and kill you in your sleep! Finally. If you managed to get some of your socks wet (or any smaller clothing items) if you put the wet socks in your sleeping bag your body heat will dry them out overnight. A water bottle with warm water will also help keep you warm in a sleeping bag when it gets super cold!
Somehow, even on the busiest of days I always manage to find some time to watch your videos, the feeling of escapism you get from them is really something unique, thank youuu!
After falling in the lake, losing the fish and snapping the rod, I was half expecting that tree to fall on you, I was like no Xander no Xander no Xander no Xander 😳😱😬 lol you are always so fun to watch! thanks for your great content 🖤🤘🏻🖤
Wow. What an adventure this one was. From the broken pole to the soaked boot to the lost/broken arrows to the sparseness of food. What a huge mental challenge. Not entirely sure I would've stayed as positive as you did. That was the biggest Brookie I've ever seen, too! Good on ya for keeping a cool head and positive attitude, Xander! Thanks for taking us along and sharing some of your wisdom and skills!
I wish I had more time, money and energy to camp. Watching these videos bring me closer to my dad who passed last year, he used to love camping more than anyone else in my life. Truly love your videos!
I loved the reality of this video. When you are in the woods you will lose fish, things will break, and you will meet many temptations. But persevering, adapting, and recognizing the best decisions is what got you through those 50 hours. Also the goals and affirmation were super cool, definitely going to try that. Love the vids Xander! Keep it up!
You are a very relatable and charismatic guy. Thank you for keeping all the misfortunes in the video, it shows that you’re a strong person. Great video 🙏🏻😊
Great video, and the single most valuable thing you professional hikers can do is what you do in this video, showing us less experienced that things go wrong for you from time to time. Makes it easier to accept our own mistakes and plan for mistakes and less risk for despair. Tnx a million!
Great video Xander. I am not able to get into the woods like that anymore, yet watching your videos brings back many fond memories of my trips to the Boundary Waters. I really got into this as i got into Recovery. Thanks for sharing this, and i wish you well.
I love that you included all the throws with a counter. And your happiness when you caught the fish after a while day without food and hundreds of throws was contagious. You were rewarded. Many people would have given up. The dinner was a good dose of humor and gags... But man, that was begging for a bottle of wine.
You're on an exceptionally deep journey that most people wouldn't ever consider taking. You've got all my support and respect to do what you think is necessary to become a more mindful person, which I think includes wanting to become a better angler and hunter. Feeling connected to the dirt your standing on and appreciating nature in a more primal but nonetheless natural way. More power to you, sincerely! Love what you're doing!
I have hunted and fished all my life. Getting back to the basics is good for the soul xander. You are on your way. Always remember that there are people who will down you for harvesting game. Pay them no mind . The biggest and most active conservationist , most of the time are the outdoorsmen.
I just discovered this channel 2 days ago and since then, I’ve been binge watching all of your videos. I wish I can experience all of the things that you’re doing. Keep it up man! Love all the way from Philippines! ❤
Xander- When I see you have a new adventure to share I always wait for a time when I can really enjoy watching. This is one of your best, in my opinion. 50 hrs. is a long time to survive alone in the woods. But an amazingly short time to experience life's best lessons: Gratitude, Persistence, Ingenuity, Creativity, Acceptance, Awareness and more. So much to experience. I would be curious to know how many casts it took to land that one fish. If that doesn't illustrate persistence paying off, I don't know what would. Amazing adventure. Thanks for sharing!
That fuzzy little mushroom is a Hedgehog and they're actually quite yummy. I think the 1st ones you found were false chanterelles - you can tell that by them growing in singles or very small groupings and also when the ridges don't go down the majority of the stem. Glad you didn't eat them because you might have gotten sick! I appreciate your innovation and perseverance because that was a beautiful fish! Thanks for the content, Xander. It never disappoints!
@@CascadeBackcountry omg, you're right. Honestly I see both of those around here so often that I just avoid them because I have a really hard time being able to tell which is which. I just know the false ones often grow by themselves or in very small groupings and don't have the ridges all the way down the stipe. I had a mom and daughter who came into my ER who had eaten several of them and both ended up in ICU; mom for 2 nights, daughter just one.
Yeah definitely winter chanterelle - it's the mushroom I pick the most myself. And they're honestly hard to mistake for something else except other edible mushrooms. I've read about people mistaking it for deadly webcap (!) but I'm note sure how. Carelessness I guess. Also the false chanterelle is reminiscent of the regular chanterelle, but not winter chanterelle which has a distinctively different look.
Was wondering... I would have passed on those because they don't look like the chanterelles I've been hunting the last two weekends, with ridges that go all the way down. Never seen winter ones!
Always great videos thanks for sharing...to see the energy restored to you just landing that fish after the rough start just proves how important it is to stay positive when it is hard to👍
I discovered your channel, via Jon and his Lost Lakes channel. I watched your canoe trip with him. I must say, watching your channel and his give me peace. Watching the winter trips give me a feeling of relaxation. I can't describe it. I'm a new subscriber to you and I must say, "I'm thankful to be one." I'm so thankful I discovered your channel, too. Thanks Xander.
Man I was so stoked when you finally got that fish haha! Put a huge smile on my face. I love your videos. My wife’s about to have a boy, watching these make me so excited to take him camping one day.
Way to go Xander, despite the troubles with your rod and such, you kept smiling and trying. It paid off big time, you were rewarded!! Keep doing what you do!!
Sorry I haven't tuned in for a while. Life has been crazy. Gratz on the 2 years and thanks for the hard work you put in. Staying positive in a tough situation like this wasn't easy, but the persistence rewarded you with that beauty of a meal. The fish, no the chocolate. ;) Looking forward to catching up with the rest of your videos.
I yelled and pointed at the TV when you lost that first fish "If he wouldn't have cut the barbs of his hooks like a damn hippie!" Then just a few moments later you said "Maybe I shouldn't have cut all those barbs of my hooks" I felt instant gratification lol It would be a cool series to do though, tack on a day each time you go out just to see how many days you can go. I would watch it for sure. Nice vid man, keep em coming.
Thanks for another amazing video! I’d love to hear more about your battles with drugs and alcohol. I’m a recovering addict myself, coming up on 5 years sober in March! Keep up the good work man!
Hey Xander, I recently came across your channel and I'm loving it! The filming is just perfect, bonfire, sunsets, dawn, water reflections, nature, all 10/10.
I love this content man! I was in drug and alcohol recovery for around 3 years and am only 18 one thing that's helped me is being outdoors in nature it can really brighten you up and teach you valuable lessons
Thanks, Xander for the awesome video. Love the part when you found the chocolate on your dashboard and the huge fish you finally caught for your meal. Really excellent.
your filming and editing skills are so good... and your vibrant energy even when not eating is quite astonishing , specially with all this physical effort. i'm enjoying your channel since the beginning, keep on rocking :)
I've watched this type of content from all around the world and I've seen that nobody does it with such natural skill, tenacity and pure joy as the Canadians. (From your southern cousin who's not to shabby either) : )
Love this video Xander, the positive attitude and your overall vibe is so great to watch. I think I yelled out along with you when you landed that fish! 😂
Yo man More I watch your videos more I know about your personality. You are a good man. So respectful about the nature as you respect yourself. That’s the reason why I absolutely like ur videos. Have a good day Xander.
I was so happy when you caught the fish I was literally throwing my arms up and cheering exactly as you did. I think if my first day had gone how yours did I would have cursed my fortunes and peaced out. Well done turning it all around. I do have a question for you: When you're just laying on the ground under some giant rock for a sleeping arrangement, you mentioned checking for droppings as an indicator if an animal may be using the area as a home, but are you not worried about things like insects, arachnids, snakes? Are you not worried you're going to wake up infested with ants, termites, or spiders?
@@XanderBudnick Oh very cool, appreciate the reply. I live in Arizona, so the insects/spiders can be just as dangerous as the wildlife, and a rock formation like that would be prime for those type of critters.
Love your content, X. You’re a positive force on RU-vid, which is exceptional considering most of the content on the platform. You’re a positive influence and I think that’s awesome. If I wasn’t petrified of bears I’d be inspired to go out and do it myself. 😂
A wonderful video! Not sure how I haven’t stumbled across your channel until now. I get out for an overnight in the woods as often as I can, nothing like it to de-stress. Greetings from the U.K.
I enjoyed the little hurdles of the broken fishing pole, lost fish, wet shoe, etc. That’s reality and what happens on many camping trips. Great video, thanks.
These videos are like therapy for me, even the stressful bits are uplifting and positive. Come to Scotland sometime, it looks like our landscapes are similar. No bears though which is a plus!
I am just hooked into your videos I found one now I keep going through them and watch them through the night because I can’t even sleep so might as well watch some amazing vids from you
Hey bud, im really glad to see that u made it away from the darkside, im proud of u and i hope that u stay far away from all the addictive things that starve some people from their true happiness. Its not easy for some to find their way back and some never do. I do pray for as many people as possible to get away from the supressed life of addiction, and i truly hope the ones that dont make it wake up to a better life on the other side. Thanks for ur videos and honest good living u share with us. U are a good person.
That's how a real survival adventure should look like i loved watching this keep them coming legend much love . Can you try a 7 day survival no food no shelter that would be amazing to watch ❤️
As a fisherman myself, it was great to see you land that brookie. That one you lost ice fishing with your brother when you tried to wash it in the hole... oh my! Anyhoo, another excellent video. Nicely done. Your efforts are appreciated.
Very new subscriber, but just wanted to say your secondary shots are fantastic, with good editing to boot. Cheers man! It's like watching an actually entertaining tutorial video
