What Happened to Joe Robinet? 

Firstly, hello! This is a quick update video I shot on my first campout since taking a break from RU-vid. I explain it all in this video. Full overnight video up next week. Thanks!

Dude, just do what makes you happy. I think the main reason people are engaged in your channel is that people can feel your joy and passion about what you do. Glad to hear from you!

Hey, Joe! A 70 yo grandmother of 15 here who loves your channel! You’re doing all the things I dream of doing. Been watching since before you were on Alone when Scout was still with us. Even have the T-shirt! Keep up the great work while still prioritizing your precious family and your health - so wise. Your faithful followers have your back!

Whatever adventure you're on - I just appreciate being able to come along! Do what makes you happy - you are a good person and I have learned a lot from your adventures - thank you!

I'm sure that a lot of us are here not just for the camping or bushcraft content, but because we're invested in you as a person, no algorithm will diminish that.

Joe was the first person that got me interested in Bushcraft and wilderness survival. I'll always support him. Joe is a wonderful example of what a good man is. Very inspiring.

This is the exact type of video I like from you, Joe. You being yourself and sharing your heart. You're the most relatable outdoorsman I watch. Thank you for producing real stuff

Joe, Thank you for being with your family. I found your videos when my husband passed. They filled alot of long lonely hours. Do what make you and your family happy and what makes a living. Love you stuff.

Life happens, Joe. Don't be so hard on yourself. As we grow our we all change. Last 5 years of my life with cancer, you were there to take me on your journey's. Im now cancer free. I truly enjoyed them. Thank you. I will keep watching you.

Hey Joe. I believe we are all glad to know you are ok. Your channel has become part of all your viewers lives. We watch because it brings us joy and happiness. The true Robinet viewers will search for your videos, rewatch older ones while you’re busy and just pray you and your family are doing well. Keep your head up, family close and enjoy your days.

Been watching your content for a long time due to your authenticity and transparency. Life happens to all of us, we understand, to an extent, what you're going through. I think as long as you stay true to yourself, make the content YOU want to make, everything will be just fine. Hope you don't feel pressure to deviate from yourself to feed an algorithm. Best wishes bro.

Joe- I have been watching since the beginning. I was a city kid as well until I moved to Alaska in my early twenties. I had all your videos and tips with me when I went. My friends even called me a lumberjack with my apparent knowledge of the bush. Everything from processing wood to shelter builds, gear to use, fire starting and maintaining in extreme conditions, and meal ideas. I have a lot to thank you for. RU-vid or not, you're one cool dude.

OG fans understand man, we appreciate all the entertainment throughout the years, you deserve time with your friends and loved ones. we will always be here :) take care of yourself and family!

Hi Joe. UK viewers here. In your absence we've been rewatching your old videos. One thing that strikes us is how genuine and entertaining you are. You have a strong screen presence that makes you watchable. Just be yourself and keep doing what you've been doing all along. Also bear in mind not everyone has access to stunning Canadian landscapes so some of us live vicariously through your content. All the best!

I lost my dad last year in January. He was where I got my love for the outdoors. I know what you're going through. I became a recluse and didn't do anything last year, literally. I gained more than 50 pounds. Your video had kind of opened my eyes. Thanks for what you do and we'll be here for you. Your true fans will always be with you.

Much love and no worries man. I’m happy that you are focusing on things that matter. You have grown a lot as a person and as a channel but you have always stayed honest and transparent. If anyone gives you guff you can send them my way. We all still got your back and are continuously grateful for all you do. Live your life and share whatever you want to dude

My son passed away May 2nd 2021 . He was only 36 . Even though he passed so young and I miss him so much. He got out there and lived his life well . And gave me many happy memories. And I think that's the best thing we can do in life. Is to try to make the best memories that we can. Thank you for all that you do to bring us awesome videos.

Mental health and family come first Joe. Glad you're doing ok. Take all the time you need. We'll be here waiting. 👍🏻

For the record, this video was notified to me via RU-vid. I got a notification. Joe you do you man, you will find your way, we all love you

Everyone needs a sabbatical! Glad to see you’re doing well. We only get 18 summers with our kids and it goes by SO fast! Enjoyed the update!💜

Joe ive been with you since scout and the beginning. When scout passed it touched my heart so much. I was in a dark place and you and scout helped me so much. Keep it real bro. People loved you because you have always been genuine. You kinda went mainstream but bro, stay real and ill keep watching. Thanks man. Stay strong brother.

Much love man. We will always be here when you come back. God bless you and your family.

Joe, keep doing what you’re doing man! You inspired me to go more outdoors, do bushcraft, and camp out, while I was in highschool, living in NYC. You opened the beautiful world of bushcraft to me! Wishing you and your family all the best ✌️

You created a different genre into cinematic bushcraft/camping don’t forget that Joe, do what you love and we will join regardless ! God bless man stay sharp in your head even though the road maybe rocky and spikey…. Stay the course 💪🏽

Joe , don't worry about it. You've been through a lot in the past few months. I'm grateful for any content that you provide.

Hi, Joe. I just lost my sister about 6 hours a go after illness since Christmas. I know a little about the mental stress, the energy required to maintain enough denial to stay functionally useful and the attention needed to heal and rebuild your own life. I can't believe that anyone would question the time you took to be with your family and do what you need to recover. God bless you and your beautiful family. I have received every one of your videos in my subscription feed. Basement project sounds interesting. A tour video might be fun. A camp equipment storage repair and maintenance video might be fun. With all your new construction skills, maybe a video to build a boat shed and deck near your shoreline would be interesting. I would watch videos on Wolfy all day long. Also videos on family camping and camping skills for kids. Safety, skills and what kids find fun. Also, using camp skills and accomplishments to build confidence and self esteem in kids. Letting kids develop creativity in nature... It's endless. You are so much more than Joe Camper. You have made yourself a RU-vid personality that your viewers care about AND identity with. Lots of your viewers love to camp AND have limited time/money/opportunities to camp as much as they'd like. Everyone has to drive hours to get somewhere. Lots of your viewers have kids, dogs, extended families, medical issues and disabilities, home improvement issues and _______ on a budget. We relate to you because you are us. We love your authenticity and vulnerability as you put yourself out there warts and all...just like us. And nobody does you like you. Keep that going and know that just doing you is good enough. Don't worry about fancy photography. Your photography is so advanced compared to most of us any way. Remember that many of us are watching on our phones. The end result of your videos is that we may forget the details, but we remember the way you make us feel about you, about camping, about ourselves and our families. I feel glad to see your renewed enthusiasm. Best wishes on following all your dreams. ❤

It takes real courage to do and say this. You inspired me and my son so much. Thank you for that - and for your honesty. All the best to you and your family from us here in Scandinavia.

This legend of a man go me through high school back in 2019 and I will never forget how into survival and the outdoors you got me can never thank you enough❤

Losing a brother is a huge event in your life, I know first hand. You take the time you need to heal, however long it takes. There are so many people who love you, especially your family.

Take all the time you need Joe, we'll be waiting on you when you get ready to come back!

Alot of my friends are taking breaks from work right now. My wife, my good friends. I think it’s really important to step back from work and focus on your personal life and family. All the power to you Joe!

Joe I'm sorry for your loss, I lost my brother at the age of 15 that was 7 years ago and ive lost many family members after that. One thing I can say is you will always be Joe Robinette. That earlier version of you isn't going to be the current version but we still love you regardles, your fanbase just loves to see your content. You can't let that person you used to be hold you back from being the person you are and can be. As the saying goes "you're just going through your seasons" and we're here through whatever just please bring us bangers 🤘 I love you man, i hope 2024 is a great year for you

Nice seeing you again, Joe . Glad you took a break to be with family

For my 2 cents. I really enjoyed the bigger multi day trips. It's nice to see parts of Canada I may never be able to visit. We all have life struggles, cherish the ones you have. Thanks for your time Joe.

Glad to see you back Rob!! 💕 Sometimes people have to take time off for themselves and their family…. Your true to heart fans of your channel, would understand where you’re coming from. If not… Oh well…At the end of the day… it’s your life ,your channel and your decision. Looking forward to watching your videos. Keep up the great work Joe ❤️

Welcome back, Joe. Missed you and proud of you. I feel you. I've been through a lot this year and mentally climbing back up my mountain. You're awesome.

Been watching you since the old Algonquin vids with Doug. You helped me get through the hardest times in university, and now I'm almost 30 and your still helping me get through the struggles. You do you Joe, and thank you for everything!

Yep still here and still getting notifications. Happy to see you back . Keep doing what you do when it fits into your life . I'll still be here to enjoy it Take care of yourself and your family . Thanks for posting your videos

Joe, I've been with you from the start. I used to watch your videos in-between my finals. Keep up the good work. God bless you ❤

As a long time subscriber from Guatemala almost in my 50’s: commit to enjoying the outdoors and share what you want. Authenticity wins. New realities are around the corner for all of us. Be happy and enjoy life. Greetings to all.

I’ll tell you something Joe. The main reasons why I started watching your channel was because you taught. I learned by watching you. I felt connected as a novice. I have crohns and thought well if Joe can do it with his heath issues maybe I can too. Im a 58 yr old women that was inspired to buy a Swift canoe because of you. You’ve been entertaining sure. But the most important thing was that you were genuine. I often go back and watch your older videos because that’s were I learned the most. Your strongest attribute is the ability to teach. Thanks Joe

Hey Joe - fellow Ontario lad here. No matter what, whenever you upload a video my old lady and I watch every one. You have been a huge inspiration for me lately. I'm 29 and just finding myself and finally doing some of the things that I've always wanted to do. I'm planning a long bike packing journey through Ontario this year, staying on crown land almost the whole way, and watching your content has really inspired me to finally do it. As I get older I realize that the people I most idolized growing up were filmmakers and outdoorsmen. I can't seem to find my place in the city, but you have really made me want to take some time to myself in this amazing wilderness that we are so lucky to have. Ontario is such a great place and I am proud to share it with people such as yourself and Les Stroud. I'm just beginning amateur "film making" and plan to record and upload the trip, and it is daunting. But I am ready for a challenge. Thank you for being such an inspiration Joe, and I wish you all the best with everything. PS: I am going from Kingston to up past Timmins and if you wanted to join me for a night or two along the way I would probably die. That's all! Can't wait for the next video.

Joe, glad to see you back. I've been watching off & on for a few years, incl the year leading up to and when you lost Scout (aka Scooter) and when you moved into the new house, got the new dog, seeing your beautiful little girl, and so on. Everyone's life has seasons, and no two are alike. Thanks for catching us up some, and hope this new year brings rewards of all kinds, including the ones that come with quiet home time. You don't have to be out on adventures to worth watching. Sending you hope & blessings from the MidAtlantic region of the U.S. Stay well & don't lose touch, k?

The reason we watch you is because you are YOU Joe! And because you love doing what you're doing. I could feel your happiness and enthusiasm through the computer screen when you went on those long trips. So try not to stress too much about what we think or what others are doing on YT. With

Joe... Joe, Joe, Joe... we'll be here to watch your videos, whether it's an epic week-long canoe excursion or an overnight camping trip. Yours are some of my favorite videos on YT. Keep up the good work. Take the time off that you need. Keep being Joe.

Joe, I owe you a thank you. I found your channel while deployed to Iraq. Even had an episode interrupted by a rocket attack. Your adventures were such an escape. A calm voice sharing an adventure alone with his dog was the best escape from the monotony. You devote a lot of time away from your family to give others the adventure. Do what your heart tells you it’s been great. Focus on your family and well being.

Thanks for this very informative video and I along with loads of other people are Glad that You are Back with us again Joe.

Glad to see you back and I'll watch whatever your heart tells you to film. As others have said, a lot of us are invested in you as an individual rather than the content alone.

It’s your personality and casual teaching that keeps me coming back. You got me into bushcrafting! And I’m 64! Luv u, Joe. ❤️

Much of love and respect man from Puerto Rico. Let me say something, as an old disabled Vet with MS, I dream of doing stuff I used to be able to do. I watch your videos and picture myself doing it again. You have reached and inspired people more that you know! Stay strong and keep doing what you love brother!

We still love being along with you on your trips. Keep doing what you do, bud!

Hi Joe, I have been watching your videos since the beginning when you were doing bushcraft videos from Hamilton bush. I truly enjoy your videos, they got me doing Solo trips. The one thing your videos offer that others don't, is your talking banter and how comfortable you are talking in front of the camera, gives us viewers the feeling we are on the camping trip with you. You are not afraid of filming yourself fail at things. Remembering the time you capsized your canoe, and the canoe and you got caught in a under tow along the bank. You got yourself out, but continued filming yourself shaking like a leaf, I could feel you fear. Cheering you on when you appeared on Alone competition, then feeling your lost when your fire steel went missing. Then came home and you taught yourself how to start a fire without matches. One thing you might add to your videos is filming bring your young children in the back country, teaching them the way of the back country. Would really enjoy watching you passing on the knowledge to the next generation. Take care, keep up the good work.

I have never gone camping as an adult and I am disabled so probably never will, but your appeal for me is your knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm you have. The old cabin you visited and shared info on was very cool. Your interaction with the dogs is great! Stay genuine and viewers like me will be here.

Hey Joe, whenever I watch you it's like being with one of my family. At 68 I'm not able to get out like you do but YOU convey the spirit of being out in the wilderness. Thanks for providing me the means of being outdoors. God bless you.

Great to have you back my man! Do what makes you happy. Don’t overthink what “we” want to see, just do you. Organically that will come across in your content, and in turn get views. I remember years ago watching your natural overnight camps, having a beer, just enjoying the moment, just like this video. Again, good to have you back 👍

Hey Joe, glad to hear you and the fam are well. Just keep doing you Joe, thats why were all here. Not just for your content but because were invested in you as a person too. Very down to earth and humble. Loved your long trips especially with Doug, so funny. Just as much as your short overnight camping no matter the season.

Family and mental health are reasons enough. When I miss you I use to go back and look at your older stuff. A goldmine of hilarious moments and memories. I will wait here for your new content. Bless you and your family!

Missed you. And you just be YOU. You are so awesome and calming to watch. We are with you.

NO WAY!!! You went to Frankenmuth! I grew up 10 minutes South of there. Man, I love your channel. I'm glad you took some mental health time for yourself. Even though it's extremely peaceful outdoors, you need to do that for yourself. In my opinion, you didn't take enough time! Make sure you and your family come first. I know I don't get out as much as I'd like and watching you here gets me geeked to go back out. Thanks for the update! Love and light, Joe.

Love ya Joe! Started watching you with my dad probably 6-7 years ago, and still here for your content! You inspired me to spend more time in the outdoors with my family.

Do what you enjoy Joe. I personally love watching your canoe trip videos so I hope you keep making them. Cheers 🍻

Everyone needs vacations. You’re included in that. I appreciate you taking time for yourself. Glad you are feeling better and healthier. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. Thanks for all you have done, are doing, and what you’re gonna do. Chaz

Great to see you back, and glad you were able to take some time for your self!! Those of us that have been following you for a long time are. Of going anywhere.

Joe, I lost my brother in November of 2022. It took a toll on me. I totally understand when that event and others could derail you. I am still subbed, not going anywhere. You upload video, I watch. Nothing has changed for me. Bushcraft, camping, hanging out at home with Will and the girls, I will watch that, too!❤

Been watching for a looong time. And whenever there’s a vid, I’ll watch. Whenever there’s not, I’ll think fondly and hope the best for you! :-)

There's Joe! We love Joe! Glad to see you're doing well. WOOH!

Glad to see you. Do what makes you happy man, people will see that. I think I can speak for a lot of us here that we like you for how genuine you are. Don’t lose touch of that.

Your "whole deal of just going out and camping" is exactly what makes us love this channel! We want the raw, uncut Joe. You dont need a theme for a video or some big next new thing to get more views, we already appreciate what you have to offer. Keep killing it man, dont let anything discourage you. A lot of us would kill to be able to do what you do and support a family while doing it.

Joe, thank you for inspiring me. I truly appreciate all the work you have done over the years. Prioritize your mental health and keep doing what you love. We want the best for you.

Joe you have been a huge inspiration for this old man. You impact lives in such a postive way. We all love the content but honestly, not to be sappy, we love you more. Watching you grow, share your ups and downs and the lives of your family is what means more than anything. Take care and be well.

I honestly love ya, Joe. Thanks so much for the many years of entertainment and bushcraft/life sharing. Life is short. Be happy and just know some of us really appreciate you and your content. Peace to ya, bro.

I always enjoy seeing you and your dog moving through nature. The sights and sounds are so relaxing, also how you plan and maneuver with all your gear. I'm not tired of it yet XD I wish you and the family well

I love you Joe! :) I started watching you several years ago after a bad bout in the hospital and I was stuck in bed for 6 weeks after surgery. I had forgotten how much I loved the outdoors after being stuck in an office job for so many years. My dog Ruckus and I used to watch you and Scout all the time and he loved seeing you guys out in the wilderness. Yours and a couple other channels got me out and about again, even if it was going on small hikes locally with my dog. I had to say goodbye to him last month and it was one of the hardest things I've had to do in my life. But every time I'm out camping or hiking, I think of you, Scout and now my dog Ruckus. We're all here for you and we love your content and pray your family is all well and good. A lot of your YT friends and family have gone through similar things throughout watching you all these years, and we're kind of a family, even if most of us have never met face to face :)

Welcome Back Joe, thanks for the update. Great to hear your doing ok. Cheers, Dave.

Glad to see you again. I just found your Channel about 4 months before you took a break so I watched your older videos. Thank you for doing what some of us cant anymore.❤

I came to your channel years ago for the camping/bushcraft content and I’ve always enjoyed your content no matter what it may be. Keep doing what you want to do and I bet folks will keep watching. Everyone needs time off for a reset. Peace brother

Hi there Joe. Been watching your videos since close to the beginning. I am now a 77 year old grandma and have always appreciated your earnestness and just being who you are. You have a great outlook on life and are honest and real. As we age we are not as able to accomplish all that we used to. It's a shock when it begins but with time we can deal with it and find new ways to live our lives. Honestly Joe, I would just be happy to hear you talk to us from your heart, sharing memories, your philosophy and experiences and how things are going with you and your family too. I think I am probably not alone in being a subscriber who comes to just hear from you speaking your wisdom and truths. Thank you for the years of sharing your life with us! ❤

I am glad you and the family are doing good. Don't worry about the rest. Do what you enjoy and things will be good.

You are BAAAAACK!!! It is so good to hear from you again! I knew you were going through a tough time when I watched your last few videos. Your heart didn't seem to be in it anymore. But I understood - you had lost your brother and needed time to work through the grief. But I continued to watch for you to post again. Yay! I'm glad to see you back on RU-vid!! You are doing the kind of things I would love to do but probably shouldn't try at my age. If I were to get down on the ground I would need a hoist to get me back up. My walker would protest too. So when I watch you, I am with you in my mind. Continue making wonderful videos, and I will keep praying for you!

I had wondered where you were and am glad that you are back. Take care of you and your family first and keep the joy of adventure!

Joe, keep doing what you're doing. Don't stress? Family is important we'll watch you whenever you post video❤

My Dearest Joe, I been watching you a long time and I enjoy all your videos. You tell us a story and always remeber there are people that back you 100 percent. Much love too you and your family ❤❤

My favorite thing that you do is when you go to an area you don’t know the best and you create a shelter that you go back and visit from time to time. The good old fort in the woods videos. You build something and what you build needs to support you living there from time to time. And we love Wolfie! We all appreciate what you do. God bless you and your family.

Joe, mental health is the most important thing in the world! If people can't understand that, that's not your problem... Your job is to stay as healthy physically and mentally as possible for your girls,your wife, you.... When you're in good health that means that you will be able to come and do videos and things like that for people to watch and enjoy... I've been watching you now for a couple of years, and I definitely enjoy watching you, but I want you to be healthy also. So don't worry about what people think necessarily.... I'm sure a lot of us would not be able to keep up for this hectic schedule... I look forward when you have time and you're ready to see more videos from you.

As you read these comments, I hope you know that you are loved brother. Those of us who know you will always be here and we will continue to tell others about you. I'm super happy that you took some time for you and your family but it is good to see you back! Keep doing what you do brother!

Dude, you’re the man! Keep doing what feels good, have fun and that will make for great videos. Been watching for years, and it’s nice to live vicariously through you when I can’t get out into the woods myself. Worth mentioning you have provided me with a ton of inspiration to get back into going into the woods, camping, canoeing, making fires etc. For or that I thank you.

I'm sure a lot of us watch your videos because you love sharing your life with us genuinely. You are a person just like the rest of us. Your mental health is the most important thing for you to be able to do anything. You putting out a video and talking about it already shows how much you care. All the best to you, Joe!

Happy Saturday Joe. Thank you for the update. 💯🤙🏼🔥 You the man!

Your videos are the most real ones on this platform. We love your stuff because of how chill and relatable it all is. Hope you continue to find joy in your trips and content 🤍

Bro keep doing what you enjoy...I don't get out as much as I should I always end up watching you while I'm working or studying, Even my dad started watching you.

Do what makes you happy.!! I’ve learned so much from you , appreciate you man , much love from Canada

GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!! 👍👏 I bet Will and the kiddos were HAPPY to have you HOME and PRESENT!!!!!! NO explanation NEEDED,PERIOD! Glad you’re back,and HAPPY! 🥰💞

Don't be too hard on yourself, Joe. You *do* have a theme, a gimmick - pack up, go places, do stuff, film it, entertain your fans. You're one of the OG outdoor guys, at least for me. I've been watching you for close to 10 years now and I will watch for another 10 if you keep going.

Joe, you keep doing what you do. I love your content because it's you. Your banter about your life, with a few tips and tricks mixed in for camping. Your incredible eye for camera shots, capturing the amazing scenery around you. Your videos let me vicariously camp with a good friend while I'm stuck at home all winter. Keep up the great work!

Joe, your lack of "gimmick" is part of what drew me to, and has kept me on, your channel. The variety, the honesty and candor, the silliness, the education you bring...that's you. You keep doing you, and we'll keep coming back.

Take care of self and no worries of what others think. Be safe and enjoy life and family and glad to see ya.

Hey Joe, welcome back we missed you. Great to hear that you’re doing good and we look forward to more videos. Really enjoy watching them. Thanks.

Great to see you back! Love your videos. Just love the simple getting out there and camping content. It inspires me to get back to some basics and just get out there!

I lost my brother in 2015. Heart goes out to you and your family. You can’t pour from an empty cup as they say so take care of yourself first and keep doing what you love and it will come through your videos

Happy to see you back, doing what you love after a much needed break from RU-vid. Cheers, Joe!