Tip for coconut. Remove the husk after drinking the water. Then roast it. It will produce some oil. Put oil on skin. Instant moisturizer and insect repellent
Some things I learned: Xander is way more jacked than I thought, tropical suits him more than I would have thought, he needs to do some more of these long form video's where he's out of the snow and Canadian outback, he's funnier than I thought too. Good stuff Xander!
53:32- 54:06 is why I watch. Every other survival/camping content creator seems so serious, but Xander gives all of his videos a great lightheartedness that I really enjoy!
I started off with watching the video about being stranded on Amazon rainforest and here i am on another stranded situation, your videos are really addictive man, im so involved and submerged while watching em, alrighttt onto to the next stranded episode, good workk!!
I watched this with my little boy (6). He asked loads of questions and we learned a lot from your good example. Inspiring work you do showing those survival skills and your constructive attitude. Thanks.
Hey, algorithm just showed me this video randomly, I’ve never seen any of your videos. 1 hour in the video and I’m so submerged and mesmerized! Awesome work bud
Oh, wow. You have so much to see with Xander's channel! I've been watching him for over 2 years now, and I still get excited when he drops a new video. I hope you get a chance to check out all of his older videos 😃🙌
Warning ! Xander's videos are very addicted...You start to see the first, you need to see the others. There are no end. Perhaps this guy is very attractive too 😅😅. I think so.
i dont know what it is about your vibe but i really like it. like, even the ad had me feeling good and ready for meditative nature adventures. thanks for doing this in such a genuine way, and the work that goes into recording these rather than just doing them
Those crabs will be talking about you for years: "Remember when that Canadian guy showed up and chucked out all of those perfectly good coconuts?" "Remember? I've still got some of the coconut in my freezer".
I remember in a video long ago, Xander said he figured out what to do on the channel. First he would explore the outback, then get a car to explore North America, then a boat to explore the world. The finally he would get a spaceship to explore the universe. He is 3/4 so far, don't underestimate this guy. He'll go where no one else has one day!
@@zarcxyn I put myself on a remote island with nothing and I’ve built a computer from nothing but things I’ve found. What have you done with your life??
@@TheRealAThe's probably done a lot better than making childish and bs comments on people's awesome UA-cam content. I bet that all you really have done is switch on and off a computer in your parents house that your mum paid for and continually tells you to stop using and go out into the real world and get a life. I hope you make some friends one day you sad soul. Bye.
19:56 just a big tip for anyone wanna climb a coconut tree that tall. > if you have a machete like he has, just cut a foothold around the tree.. like basically turning the tree into a ladder. IT won't harm the tree, and ur basically just climbing a ladder. Extremely easy if you do it that way. I used to do it that way. basically starting from the bottom you just work your way up, very easy. > the string trick he's doing isn't bad but ur supposed to use a bigger rope not something thin like what he is using cuz ur feet is going to be bleeding.
A really versatile guy. One video I’m watching you scarfing down 12 burritos. The next I’m seeing you survive on what you can find. Great video you truly don’t know what you’ll get here,I’m mean that in a great way. Much love and support.
My favourite survival content is "island with nothing surviving" but you made me love "geared camping/surviving" but this that you do my favourite content and its YOU, MY GOD you are the BEST❤
From a Canadian- Caribbean Island boy, seeing you use the bamboo to pick the coconuts made me smile as it's how we get them in the Caribbean. Just one piece of advice for the future. We attach a blade to the end of the stick to cut them (and other fruits) down from the tree(s). Thanks for the vid budz.
Sometimes when I have trouble going to sleep, I play out in my mind a fantasy where I wash up on the beach and have to survive. Your adventure was a lot like that, so fun and refreshing! Loved it! Thanks for the effort Xander.
My parents were on the same course as you and they have been very excitedly waiting for this video. We've just sat down and watched it whilst we had dinner, and they paused the video every 5 mins to tell me about their experience 😂
tips with the coconut, when its heavy its right and ripen means it has thin meat but has more water and sweet, but if its almost the same size but light that means its quite old, brown just means very old and more lighter, the lighter the coconut the thicker meat it has, when its ligher and has thicker meat it means it has less water in it and might also have less sweeter taste. coming from an islander myself.
*one tips- if u want drink coconut water with better taste, shake the coconut first, if u hear the water inside shaking, thats defenitly the wrong one. if it dont shaking, thats the good one. it's coconut taste just so good and better than, and eazy to scratch too. im an south east asian, coconut water is my blood. trust me
@LEMAO-hm3hg but he didn't want to climb as it clearly was using to much energy and it wasn't as easy as just poking them down. You can't test a coconut that's hanging on the palm. It needs to already have been hit to the floor at which this time he might as well drink it regardless of it having much coconut water inside, due to him being on an island for 5 days. You don't get picky when in that situation.
Xander! Please film yourself going back home as well! Would be so cool to see how much of a change it was and how much you appreciate your actual home. Fantastic video though!
Those little crabs and ants are the most happiest ones...and really thankful to you more than your subscribers. They wont forget you ever in their life for such a treat you have given to them. A lot of sweet opened coconuts !!!
That is what UA-cam should be all about... the algorithm took me here and I was amazed. You're serious figuring out survival stuff but still you are funny in the same time. Much respect, man!
If you enjoyed this, check out on UA-cam, "the island with bear grylls". Its a TV show about survival that took place on this same island, just a few years earlier.
stepping up the camping game....dont let the tropics fool anyone...it can be harsh if you dont know how to fend properly. I was born and raised in Tonga...I watch you call coconuts ripe.... the ripe ones are the old ones. the young ones are the sweeter ones...typically heavier too. Great stuff my friend..!
Wow Xander what an amazing experience on the island you had. From collecting the coconuts. Making a fire. Foraging for the limpets and snails. To catching some fish. You survived. Great watch.
My primary takeaway from this video is simply how much time and effort it takes a "primitive man" to simply not die. You spend the majority of your waking moments just trying to get water and food and not be killed by the elements. Quite amazing and a real testament to how impactful the concept of cultivating plants and animals was. Without that, we'd still all be scrabbling for the basics.
@@johnfranktullo3463 you underestimate our ancestors and our potential, it was not "lucky". like those that say humans without guns are nothing. we killed mamooths with spears for fks sake, there is no luck involved.
I love the big outdoors, but life with a multi handicapped child is restrictive to say the least.. but being able to take a few short breaks here and there with our regality and being able to watch your great content Xander is refreshing. please, never stop what you are doing. you are not only entertaining but also a safe haven for people like me :) best regard from Norway
In Australia we also call a Trigger Fish a Leather Jacket. Best way to get to the meat is to peel the leather off / skin it. From the head to the tail. Pretty simple once you know how. Awesome video and good to see you exploring outside of your own backyard (Canada).
I usually don't leave comments on UA-cam videos, but this one was a masterpiece. I love watching your videos while having brunch or before falling asleep, since the music you use and the scenery you capture are mesmerizing. However, this one kept me awake for the entire length.
I love my boy Xander. Drinks 90 coconuts over the course of three days and thinks the reason he has stomach problems is he may have accidentally had some fresh sushi. Your videos are next level my man. Starting to remind me of Survivorman.
haha at the start of the video I remember hearing some where to much coconut can cause diarrhea esp if eating them too. But I'll admit I thought it was the fish that caused the runs.
Yeah, raw meat isn't going to hurt you at all if it's from a natural healthy animal. I've been eating raw animal foods for years and I've never been sick a single time. If I was in his position I'd have ate at least one of those fishes raw, there's actually more nutrients in it raw than there is cooked. I also just prefer raw meat but yeah.
Your tenacity is infectious. You showed how hard and how important water is in the outdoors. Loved this episode. Still laughing about the beginning scene of you floating in the water...Classic! Your humor is fantastic Xander. Thanks again!
You did a great job surviving on an island for 5 days without anything but limited tools...Coconut for 5 days is what makes you a survivor...I'm a fan from the Philippines💯💪
Yes, friend. You might be scrolling through the comments, like me, reading all these motivational comments. If you're reading this at night, you should get some sleep and not stress about everything going on in the world or what you're going through. Don't dwell on things from the past, don't stress about your future. Just live your life, because you only have one. Do whatever makes you happy, not what others want from you.
I just opened this video and you were the first motivational comment! Thanks, really needed it. I’m gonna go to sleep… after watching this video and reading all the comments.
I've just watched one of Olivier Vitell videos about this Swedish man who survived alone on an island in Tonga for almost 9 months. He had no experience surviving in the Pacific, and that was his first time. Awesome documentary.
A tip from me, its easier to open cocomut from the side, just make a V cut and you need 4-6 swing. The side is not as thick as the top or bottom of coconut
That was insane Xander! I always thought the show “Survivor” should be more about your adventure and less about stabbing each other in the back. I figured you’d elevate your sleeping off of the earth due to the crabs and pests but you did alright. I think your stomach issues were less about the fish and more about the coconuts. Glad you brought us along for the adventure!
Xander, the effort you put into this whole production, the filming of the event, constant camera adjustments to capture worthy footage for us viewers, not to mention the island survival itself - it’s insane, massive kudos to you sir!
Congratulation, you're the first person I've ever seen successfully drilling a fire with material from the place (+paracord). I know, it's harder than it looks. Love your videos
I was just going to post this. I got a little worried when he said that coconuts were going to be his main source of food and water, because I had a feeling this was going to happen!
Well it literally is a survivorman clone. All these camping channels are. Not that I'm knocking him, just saying, Les should be getting a commission lol.
I love how he washes up to shore and acts totally surprised and then is like, "Welp, time to get my gear" and walks over and grabs a full backpack and a kit lol
@motoman2428 I’m joking about how he makes it seem like he randomly washed up on shore with his gear totally intact and sitting next to him. Relax. I like his videos.
@motoman2428 for sure,,, first thing he pulls is a machete🤣 all cam gear... how could u believe that if he pulls a 3 hand out of his bag? My thoughts on this .. if u have a knife like this its called camping 🙂 but okay hes not the only one call it survive^^
My favorite part about these is how after a few days you have so clearly been alone and kind of are in a minor way losing your mind. It is very entertaining because you stay so positive.
a simple tip on cooking the trigger fish. the fish has natural thick skin so it doesn't need scaling and you can put it directly on the hot coals without wrapping it. in that way, the flesh from the inside will be cooked properly. you don't have to worry about burning the skin because it isn't edible after all.
Drinking too much coconut water can cause diarrhea in some people. Coconut water is high in potassium, which can lead to an electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea if consumed in excess. Coconut water also contains fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs), which are short-chain carbohydrates that can cause digestive issues like diarrhea.
In the beginning of drinking only coconut water lets say for survival, the electrolytes can cause a top down colonic rinsing out the small/large intestines. It's important to keep perspectives on things. After the intestines clean out old processed food/etc, the body can optimize its use of the coconut water & the body's digestion will adapt to the coconut water electrolytes.
So too many powerade and Gatorade can cause diarrhea due to high electrolytes? Would explain why I rarely had a solid one while playing football, that and all the protein shakes mixed with raw eggs and chocolate milk of course
Iaorana (Bonjour)Xander Thank you for this amazing video. Surviving in tropical islands seems easier than you thought...You are Lucky to be in an island where there are coconut trees. This tree offers you life. Eating nuts, drinking water, building hut with leaves...Hope you will find also tropical fruit trees inside the island. Hope as well you will make a mat with coconut leaves, you need practice for that. Here are some advices : 1-Not drinking too much coconut water, more you drink more you will never be satisfied. 2-Make fire smoke to distant mosquitos 3-Use Hermite crabs to catch fish. Big friendly hugs from Tahiti French Polynesia. Have a good and safe trip stunning Xander.😊
I've watched so many videos of yours in the past few weeks youve quickly become my favorite wilderness you tube channels. I think what puts you ahead of other youtubers is the SOUND. You really let nature shine and the quality is so crisp. Looking forward to more awesome videos, much love dude.
Tip: If hot, limit your activity to the minimum, as you have a flashlight, all the heavy work should be done at dusk and dawn. Rest of the day, just chill and do activities that are not taxing (you actually dehidrate more bu cutting coconuts than the water you drink out of em). As well, get one of those plastic bottles, wash it and fill it up with coconut water in the fresh hours. Then when its hot, just enjoy drinking some big gulps of it (to keep it fresh rope it inside the sea). Cheers!
It’s these videos where he spends most of his time without a shirt that I’m reminded that Xander used to be a model. Handsome, intelligent, resourceful, and kind. 😍
@@russianman07 Yes. I absolutely am. Now that I’ve answered your strange curiosity in regards to activities in my bedroom, I hope you have a great day! 😘
I just got recommended your videos and they're fun to watch. Thank you for the hard work you put into each and every one of them. You got yourself a subscriber!
Here in Portugal we eat snails in the summer. You wash them in running water, then put them inside a boiling Pan with water for 10 minutes. After that you cook them for about 10 minutes in low heatt. Then you want to add salt, a bouillon chicken cube, crushed garlic with the bark, chopped onion, oregano leaves, Bay leaf. Increase the heat, as the water start to boil keep that way for 5 minutes. Just keep taking out the foam it gets. Know you can eat this with beer so good!
This island survival challenge is truly mind-blowing. Surviving for 5 days without food, water, or shelter takes some serious skills, especially when dealing with the island’s wildlife. As a fan of bushcraft, camping, fishing, and making my own handmade lures, I appreciate the resourcefulness you showed during this challenge. Truly epic survival skills!🍀😀👌👏
Clearly you haven't watched real survivalists. They dig holes and make make shift plastic films using leaves with trash they find to make magnifying glasses to heat leaves in a dirt pit during the day which condensates and drips water and they bring zero equipment other than a camera. This dudes a los*r
I feel like the only time I have a true escape from everything negative in my life is when I watch these videos it’s the only time I feel relaxed when I feel like nothing I watch xander. Thank you
one of the best video i have ever seen!! i just love the place . i can feel the dude’s feelings after leaving the place where he experienced a lots. the shelter he made ,the coconut leftovers , the snails, fish ,the fire he lit ,leaving all behind,he surely missed the place after getting home .
Learn to make a fish trap, its easy. Make two cone-shaped baskets with that rope and sticks by sharpening the entery end on the smaller cone leaving the bottom open so fish can enter and obviously the smaller cone must be open on both ends. The larger cone is closed at the small end and open at the large end. Insert the smaller cone inside the larger basket cone and fit them tightly. Put food/bait in the basket with a rock and rope attached. Drop the basket/fish trapand you will never go hungry. Also, learn desalination. You have a fire and plenty of trash, use it.
You might think thats a good trap but its not. You might get a single fish if your lucky its a good way for like longer term staying on the island but its better to survive on coconuts if its 5 days
Fishing with bait and hook is way more productive then a fish trap. Unless it’s a large cage trap that can hold a lot of fish. The cone trap you’re talking about won’t hold a lot of fish and it takes awhile to make. Most likely would waste more energy making it than the calories you’d gain from the fish caught.
GREEN COCONUT are the ONES for DRINKING, because they’re freshly n more drinking water, also nicely soft coconut to eat. We do not eat/drink the brown coconuts, they’re mature and not much JUICE unless we use them for other purposes/cooking etc, so forth,😊
Such a great video. It really makes me appreciate that we literally have everything we need at our fingertips . Just a cool glass of ice water goes unappreciated in our daily lives. This should be incorporated into our educational system, teaching children at a young age how to survive in the wilderness...
I think the commenter meant more as a philosophical lesson rather than for practical use. It's a neat idea-hands-on learnings for kids to grow up with wit and sense of independence while potentially also building coordination/teamwork in a class, and teaching kids to be more grateful for the luxuries we have in modern life in a way that isn't eating a turkey once a year with family around a dinner table.@@gamingyoshi2280 (Just thinking about it, I don't genuinely believe kids need this lol)
Watched this with my missus; “He has big arms!” “I love his sense of humour” “I bet he has the sweetest parents” She enjoyed it too ;) great stuff as always Xander, that must have been tough but your perseverance and positivity is awesome to see
Hey man. Just watched this. You knowing you only had 5 days surely made this mentally easier but, your knowledge saved you. I may have eaten that fruit. So glad you showed that. Now I know to be vigilant in my journeys if ever I share a circumstance as this.
Another awesome video, Xander! I have to say a huge WOW to all the plastic that washed up on that beach. The amount of junk we have polluted our oceans with is absolutely appalling. I love how conscientious you are about not harming the environment when you do these trips. Well done to you!
@@dennisbagatin4480 not really since it dries up quickly and it doesnt release any sap, the steps were not that deep its just so your feet could get a better grip. its 1-2 inch deep
1 hour in and I must say, this was more realistic than some of those surviving videos. The comments about drinking coconut water is just annoying, because they insist on making you be like the other videos. They go right to fires and fishing before even touching on basics like you did, just ensuring you have some kind of hydration. Thats realistic as it gets. Of course having a tool greatly helped.
I think most of the coconut commenters are just giving him tips on how to consume coconut water in a potentially better way, if he had the option in the future :)
Xander - I've been a subscriber for a very long time and you've put out so many amazing videos and experiences. This has gotta be my favorite one thus far. Incredible.
This is like abstinence from every shit that's happening around the city and this experience will surely make him appreciate little things around him a little more. Kudos to you Xander!
This frustrating bc it’s such a misnomer. Most people can digest coconut water just fine and won’t get diarrhea or excess urination even after eating all those coconuts. Most people’s kidneys can handle the potassium compounds
Xander, thank you so much. I stumbled upon your channel a few weeks ago and I have to say, I think you're one of the most talented content creators out there. There's something so calming, genuine and pure about you and your videos even though your editing, camera angles and drone shots are phenomenal and professional. Keep on doing what you do and thank you so much for delivering these amazing pieces of art ❤
Tip for coconut. Remove the husk after drinking the water. Then roast it. It will produce some oil. Put oil on skin. Instant moisturizer and insect repellent
also perfectly good source of fats in a survival situation
@@stephenkennedy9687 No need to eat the oil when u can eat the coconut
Just dont use it being directly hit by the sun it will roast you.
@@THEHORSELOVER235 ideal for frying in, add fat to everything you can in that situation And he wasted so much of it
@@stephenkennedy9687how would you have gone about frying something in this situation
Some things I learned: Xander is way more jacked than I thought, tropical suits him more than I would have thought, he needs to do some more of these long form video's where he's out of the snow and Canadian outback, he's funnier than I thought too. Good stuff Xander!
He’s definitely not unattractive
@@fivemjs Lmao thats definitely underselling it, man crush right there
Do you fancy him?
@@schmatever i want him on my bed 💕
He’s going to be completely bald soon
53:32- 54:06 is why I watch. Every other survival/camping content creator seems so serious, but Xander gives all of his videos a great lightheartedness that I really enjoy!
Yes bro, thats why i love watching xander too
dont forget 49:20 "oh i love it theyre so good" :D
This.
Absolutely..he just has a diff vibe. Been following him since ages ago.
1:26:27 -1:27:47 😂😂😂
I started off with watching the video about being stranded on Amazon rainforest and here i am on another stranded situation, your videos are really addictive man, im so involved and submerged while watching em, alrighttt onto to the next stranded episode, good workk!!
Same , I find this type of content more entertaining than anything else on yt, reminds me of bear grills
Yoooo me too fr
Sameee
Indeed
how i started too😂 now am on lunch at work watching this
I watched this with my little boy (6). He asked loads of questions and we learned a lot from your good example. Inspiring work you do showing those survival skills and your constructive attitude. Thanks.
Xander is one of the best out there. Funny and smart.
The poop tips are the best, even @ middle age.
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Hey, algorithm just showed me this video randomly, I’ve never seen any of your videos. 1 hour in the video and I’m so submerged and mesmerized! Awesome work bud
Oh, wow. You have so much to see with Xander's channel! I've been watching him for over 2 years now, and I still get excited when he drops a new video. I hope you get a chance to check out all of his older videos 😃🙌
Welcome to this world.
Lucky, so many videos to binge.
Warning ! Xander's videos are very addicted...You start to see the first, you need to see the others. There are no end. Perhaps this guy is very attractive too 😅😅. I think so.
Same! ♡
Video should be named: “Dude drinking coconut water”
I was gona comment something like this. Almost 30mins into the vid and guy is still talking about coconuts.
His stomach will run 😂😂
I’m saying. I’m all for the real content but this guy is infatuated with the coconuts. Spent 2 days getting coconuts.
Should be "I got the shits from thinking coconut water was actually water". Good thing he had ample supplies. 😂
I felt like I was on acid and just watched the same thing like 10 times but he really did just go back and forth eating coconuts 😂
i dont know what it is about your vibe but i really like it. like, even the ad had me feeling good and ready for meditative nature adventures. thanks for doing this in such a genuine way, and the work that goes into recording these rather than just doing them
Those crabs will be talking about you for years: "Remember when that Canadian guy showed up and chucked out all of those perfectly good coconuts?"
"Remember? I've still got some of the coconut in my freezer".
@@krift8083 lmao rofl lol hahahahahahha
😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂 The ants 2 they all living on a island unbothered
crabs don't have freezers
I LMFAO'd after I ROFL'd at that!
A full-length Xander surviving on a deserted, tropical island movie!! Thank you for the treat, brother 😃🥥🏝
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I remember in a video long ago, Xander said he figured out what to do on the channel. First he would explore the outback, then get a car to explore North America, then a boat to explore the world. The finally he would get a spaceship to explore the universe. He is 3/4 so far, don't underestimate this guy. He'll go where no one else has one day!
5 days is barely any time. Gay
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@@zarcxyn I put myself on a remote island with nothing and I’ve built a computer from nothing but things I’ve found. What have you done with your life??
@@TheRealAThe's probably done a lot better than making childish and bs comments on people's awesome UA-cam content. I bet that all you really have done is switch on and off a computer in your parents house that your mum paid for and continually tells you to stop using and go out into the real world and get a life.
I hope you make some friends one day you sad soul.
Bye.
@@TheRealAT no one asked or cares
19:56 just a big tip for anyone wanna climb a coconut tree that tall.
> if you have a machete like he has, just cut a foothold around the tree.. like basically turning the tree into a ladder. IT won't harm the tree, and ur basically just climbing a ladder.
Extremely easy if you do it that way. I used to do it that way. basically starting from the bottom you just work your way up, very easy.
> the string trick he's doing isn't bad but ur supposed to use a bigger rope not something thin like what he is using cuz ur feet is going to be bleeding.
A really versatile guy. One video I’m watching you scarfing down 12 burritos. The next I’m seeing you survive on what you can find. Great video you truly don’t know what you’ll get here,I’m mean that in a great way. Much love and support.
Oh that 12 burrito feast was something to behold 😂. I don't know how he did it.
fajitas not burritos....lol!
@@krisgarwood5733 fajitas
Transformed from the Fajita freak to Coconut king 👑
My favourite survival content is "island with nothing surviving" but you made me love "geared camping/surviving" but this that you do my favourite content and its YOU, MY GOD you are the BEST❤
Got to be the best intro ever haha
Great performance 🎭
Now he just need a buzz cut and some military training lol
Classic Xander
Great intro. How you gonna top it
He was acting his ass off and we loved it
I love that you clean the place and made it look exactly like it was before you came.
From a Canadian- Caribbean Island boy, seeing you use the bamboo to pick the coconuts made me smile as it's how we get them in the Caribbean. Just one piece of advice for the future. We attach a blade to the end of the stick to cut them (and other fruits) down from the tree(s). Thanks for the vid budz.
Sometimes when I have trouble going to sleep, I play out in my mind a fantasy where I wash up on the beach and have to survive. Your adventure was a lot like that, so fun and refreshing! Loved it! Thanks for the effort Xander.
I thought I was the only one who did this 😆
Lol same bro, same.
At least I know I'm not alone.
My parents were on the same course as you and they have been very excitedly waiting for this video. We've just sat down and watched it whilst we had dinner, and they paused the video every 5 mins to tell me about their experience 😂
Thanks Trina - thought we were playing it cool but obviously not 🤣
Y'all are cool 😎 @@WildlyCurious
tips with the coconut, when its heavy its right and ripen means it has thin meat but has more water and sweet, but if its almost the same size but light that means its quite old, brown just means very old and more lighter, the lighter the coconut the thicker meat it has, when its ligher and has thicker meat it means it has less water in it and might also have less sweeter taste. coming from an islander myself.
Underrated comment. Thanks for the the knowledge!
*one tips- if u want drink coconut water with better taste, shake the coconut first, if u hear the water inside shaking, thats defenitly the wrong one. if it dont shaking, thats the good one. it's coconut taste just so good and better than, and eazy to scratch too. im an south east asian, coconut water is my blood. trust me
For eggs put them in the water and if it flows it's no good
Im very sure he couldn't be picky in his situation. You ain't shaking no coconuts when you are limited. You just take what you can get.
@@chaosXgum no, he can climb, and there is a ton of coconut three, there is an option, so its a good tips
@LEMAO-hm3hg but he didn't want to climb as it clearly was using to much energy and it wasn't as easy as just poking them down. You can't test a coconut that's hanging on the palm. It needs to already have been hit to the floor at which this time he might as well drink it regardless of it having much coconut water inside, due to him being on an island for 5 days. You don't get picky when in that situation.
@LEMAO-hm3hg if you are going to be stupid, go be stupid with @acumalaka910
Xander! Please film yourself going back home as well! Would be so cool to see how much of a change it was and how much you appreciate your actual home. Fantastic video though!
Those little crabs and ants are the most happiest ones...and really thankful to you more than your subscribers. They wont forget you ever in their life for such a treat you have given to them. A lot of sweet opened coconuts !!!
This is just heaven. No phone, no one to bother you, no bills, gorgeous scenery, only by yourself, enjoying the sunsets. I absolutely love this.
That is what UA-cam should be all about... the algorithm took me here and I was amazed. You're serious figuring out survival stuff but still you are funny in the same time. Much respect, man!
If you enjoyed this, check out on UA-cam, "the island with bear grylls". Its a TV show about survival that took place on this same island, just a few years earlier.
It's a great channel. Xander has a great art of observing and participating in nature.
@@TravisLawrence12 exactly.. real, raw stuff, no fooling around...
The COCONUTS man😂🎉
Survival? this dude will die if this is real scenario
1 and a half hours, what a treat
for real man, love these
And I still wish it was a longer video
Felt like 1 and a half hours of watching him cutting coconuts open though.
@@LSFD7 yes lol chop chop chop chop chop chop lol
Yep
stepping up the camping game....dont let the tropics fool anyone...it can be harsh if you dont know how to fend properly. I was born and raised in Tonga...I watch you call coconuts ripe.... the ripe ones are the old ones. the young ones are the sweeter ones...typically heavier too. Great stuff my friend..!
Wow Xander what an amazing experience on the island you had. From collecting the coconuts. Making a fire. Foraging for the limpets and snails. To catching some fish. You survived. Great watch.
My primary takeaway from this video is simply how much time and effort it takes a "primitive man" to simply not die. You spend the majority of your waking moments just trying to get water and food and not be killed by the elements. Quite amazing and a real testament to how impactful the concept of cultivating plants and animals was. Without that, we'd still all be scrabbling for the basics.
Agreed
With tools.
One needs to realize just how lucky our ancestors were to survive in ancient times with just bare hands sticks n stones
@@johnfranktullo3463 you underestimate our ancestors and our potential, it was not "lucky". like those that say humans without guns are nothing. we killed mamooths with spears for fks sake, there is no luck involved.
@@XxvoleistulxX true but what was the ratio ? What was the end effect yes u had meat but u had lots of injuries and death
I love the big outdoors, but life with a multi handicapped child is restrictive to say the least.. but being able to take a few short breaks here and there with our regality and being able to watch your great content Xander is refreshing. please, never stop what you are doing. you are not only entertaining but also a safe haven for people like me :)
best regard from Norway
In Australia we also call a Trigger Fish a Leather Jacket. Best way to get to the meat is to peel the leather off / skin it. From the head to the tail. Pretty simple once you know how. Awesome video and good to see you exploring outside of your own backyard (Canada).
Yea leather jackets good eating just skinning them is pain in the butt
@@matt948 Very good eating, I used to make sure they were super dry, easier to grip when skinning.
THE CRABS WERE SO CUTE! so many things to say about this video but the crabs MADE me comment
I usually don't leave comments on UA-cam videos, but this one was a masterpiece. I love watching your videos while having brunch or before falling asleep, since the music you use and the scenery you capture are mesmerizing. However, this one kept me awake for the entire length.
I love my boy Xander. Drinks 90 coconuts over the course of three days and thinks the reason he has stomach problems is he may have accidentally had some fresh sushi.
Your videos are next level my man. Starting to remind me of Survivorman.
There’s no evidence than coconut water is bad for you or causes diarrhea
yah the magnesium content in cocwater will mess up your shits for sure
haha at the start of the video I remember hearing some where to much coconut can cause diarrhea esp if eating them too. But I'll admit I thought it was the fish that caused the runs.
Yeah, raw meat isn't going to hurt you at all if it's from a natural healthy animal. I've been eating raw animal foods for years and I've never been sick a single time.
If I was in his position I'd have ate at least one of those fishes raw, there's actually more nutrients in it raw than there is cooked. I also just prefer raw meat but yeah.
@@psychedelaholicLmao this is the worst take I've ever seen.
I love how on the first night he just keeps laying down on the bed and getting up and drinking tons of coconut water
For me it was just annoying to watch. Either go to bed or drink your coconuts, make up your mind
@@xyyzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzr u a real human being😂
@@Whatintarnationisthat Yeah lol. Just got some strong opinions 😂
Your tenacity is infectious. You showed how hard and how important water is in the outdoors. Loved this episode. Still laughing about the beginning scene of you floating in the water...Classic!
Your humor is fantastic Xander. Thanks again!
You did a great job surviving on an island for 5 days without anything but limited tools...Coconut for 5 days is what makes you a survivor...I'm a fan from the Philippines💯💪
Penge Biko.
Amazing content. Seasonal survival content, eat your heart out. Feature length 🤯 boom. Start. Finish. Great edits.
thanks
Yes, friend. You might be scrolling through the comments, like me, reading all these motivational comments. If you're reading this at night, you should get some sleep and not stress about everything going on in the world or what you're going through. Don't dwell on things from the past, don't stress about your future. Just live your life, because you only have one. Do whatever makes you happy, not what others want from you.
I just opened this video and you were the first motivational comment! Thanks, really needed it. I’m gonna go to sleep… after watching this video and reading all the comments.
Real n true firm handshakes 🤝
That’s really sweet. This unexpected reminder was really helpful, thank you :)
Thanks much, really needed that.✍️🥇
Thank you❤
I've just watched one of Olivier Vitell videos about this Swedish man who survived alone on an island in Tonga for almost 9 months. He had no experience surviving in the Pacific, and that was his first time. Awesome documentary.
A tip from me, its easier to open cocomut from the side, just make a V cut and you need 4-6 swing.
The side is not as thick as the top or bottom of coconut
That was insane Xander! I always thought the show “Survivor” should be more about your adventure and less about stabbing each other in the back. I figured you’d elevate your sleeping off of the earth due to the crabs and pests but you did alright. I think your stomach issues were less about the fish and more about the coconuts. Glad you brought us along for the adventure!
Yeah coconut make you go bathroom
@@terryhuggins9199 It's just indigestible fiber.
Are you simple? 18 coconuts in one day??!! 😂 this dude's videos are an absolute lie
@@adamnolton388 Why do you say that? Have you seen his other videos?
@@adamnolton388this guy is legit lmao
Xander, the effort you put into this whole production, the filming of the event, constant camera adjustments to capture worthy footage for us viewers, not to mention the island survival itself - it’s insane, massive kudos to you sir!
he makes money from it bro
@@bawseeeee602 We know bro, just want to express opinions. Our views make him money
He is playing in the Island with so many food to eat.
@@jobelgarcela9944 I mean yeah. it wouldn't be as cool to watch if he just straight up starved the whole time.
@@bawseeeee602atleast his money gaining is valid for the efforts he put into his videos
Congratulation, you're the first person I've ever seen successfully drilling a fire with material from the place (+paracord). I know, it's harder than it looks. Love your videos
Why is this better than a movie? It’s so relaxing at the same time
41:48 someone know this sound or how many frequence? please this such my brain
@@muhammadhamzah6603what
yes yes, usually when you find yourself on an island alone, you always have a machete and a flashlight... batteries included
@@bananabringer9109Yeah, actually. Those would be pretty common items to have on a ship or boat. Something similar to a machete at least.
@SMAIYLKA 👋👍✌
Coconuts contain potassium. Which make it a mild laxative if consumed in large amounts.
Yeah I seen dude eating all those coconuts and was wondering when the squirts were gonna hit lol
I’m sure he was shitting pretty good
He barely touched the coconuts 😂
*_Beautiful scenery and high-quality content_* 🌿
2.1k likes no comments , let me fix that. Say cheese.
@@NTYOP9 🤖🤖
Aku ikut dengan mu broo
High quality coconutting
An experienced survivalist will eat properly in every camp. Salute you!
Coconuts, like if you have more than four or so, are a natural laxative. Enjoy having your system purged! Great video, full movie length!
I was just going to post this. I got a little worried when he said that coconuts were going to be his main source of food and water, because I had a feeling this was going to happen!
Coconut Budnick
I was thinking the same thing lol.
Mainly the coconut flesh he ate causes that, not the water.
But that's not a bad thing doh
UA-camr Field Days myth-busted that.
I love the long videos!!!!!! This reminds me of survivorman. Les is why I'm so addicted to this channel. I'm so excited.
Well it literally is a survivorman clone. All these camping channels are. Not that I'm knocking him, just saying, Les should be getting a commission lol.
@@A_Man_In_His_Van homage. I'm glad they're keeping it going.
@@A_Man_In_His_VanYou can't copyright or own the idea of a survival channel...
Otherwise our ancestors would be requiring commissions also from Les
I love how he washes up to shore and acts totally surprised and then is like, "Welp, time to get my gear" and walks over and grabs a full backpack and a kit lol
@motoman2428 I’m joking about how he makes it seem like he randomly washed up on shore with his gear totally intact and sitting next to him.
Relax. I like his videos.
@motoman2428 for sure,,, first thing he pulls is a machete🤣 all cam gear... how could u believe that if he pulls a 3 hand out of his bag? My thoughts on this .. if u have a knife like this its called camping 🙂 but okay hes not the only one call it survive^^
the real life equivalent of "I did some mining off camera" from the old Minecraft days.
@motoman2428 Unless it's a democrat? Trust me, Trumps going to make you eat your words, but this video isn't about politics so stfu.
FR hahaha@@Solus8900
My favorite part about these is how after a few days you have so clearly been alone and kind of are in a minor way losing your mind. It is very entertaining because you stay so positive.
Oh hell yeah 5 minutes after I wake up this drops. What a great way to start my Saturday morning.
SAME thing bro, thats sooooo good
Better than Sat. morning cartoons!!! 😁
Why are you online 5 min after waking?
a simple tip on cooking the trigger fish. the fish has natural thick skin so it doesn't need scaling and you can put it directly on the hot coals without wrapping it. in that way, the flesh from the inside will be cooked properly. you don't have to worry about burning the skin because it isn't edible after all.
Think I’ve found my new favourite Channel. This is exactly the kind of survival island videos I’ve been wanting to watch! Keep it up dude!
0:15 that intro made me spit my food
Den your probably gay
😂 bro
The drone footage of the sea birds flocking and swirling around is magical.
I don't recall him mentioning that he was also carrying a drone
Imagine someone actually ends up deserted on this island and sees all the coconuts already cut open😂
Genio, abuso del recurso
Drinking too much coconut water can cause diarrhea in some people. Coconut water is high in potassium, which can lead to an electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea if consumed in excess. Coconut water also contains fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs), which are short-chain carbohydrates that can cause digestive issues like diarrhea.
In the beginning of drinking only coconut water lets say for survival, the electrolytes can cause a top down colonic rinsing out the small/large intestines. It's important to keep perspectives on things. After the intestines clean out old processed food/etc, the body can optimize its use of the coconut water & the body's digestion will adapt to the coconut water electrolytes.
True
I agree, coconut water can cause all these symptoms, it is much better to die of thirst or in this case drink sand
So too many powerade and Gatorade can cause diarrhea due to high electrolytes? Would explain why I rarely had a solid one while playing football, that and all the protein shakes mixed with raw eggs and chocolate milk of course
Guess he never watched Castaway. Tom Hanks taught us about surviving on coconuts.
Bro just chilled at the spawn point the whole time. I was ready for the island adventure
MORE OF THIS!!! I could watch this style stuff for hours. Literally. Survivorman type stuff is by far best.
Try looking at field days, he does this kind of stuff
Iaorana (Bonjour)Xander
Thank you for this amazing video. Surviving in tropical islands seems easier than you thought...You are Lucky to be in an island where there are coconut trees. This tree offers you life. Eating nuts, drinking water, building hut with leaves...Hope you will find also tropical fruit trees inside the island. Hope as well you will make a mat with coconut leaves, you need practice for that. Here are some advices : 1-Not drinking too much coconut water, more you drink more you will never be satisfied. 2-Make fire smoke to distant mosquitos 3-Use Hermite crabs to catch fish. Big friendly hugs from Tahiti French Polynesia. Have a good and safe trip stunning Xander.😊
TFP sooo beautiful!!
I am coconut producer and drink ONLY coconuts (from 6 to 10 every day): absolutly no any problèm (and I am not alone to do this)
@@thaiinfranceReally !!! It depends of the sort of coconut and how u drink it. Look at Xander how many coconuts He has drunk to be satisfied...
I've watched so many videos of yours in the past few weeks youve quickly become my favorite wilderness you tube channels. I think what puts you ahead of other youtubers is the SOUND. You really let nature shine and the quality is so crisp. Looking forward to more awesome videos, much love dude.
Tip: If hot, limit your activity to the minimum, as you have a flashlight, all the heavy work should be done at dusk and dawn. Rest of the day, just chill and do activities that are not taxing (you actually dehidrate more bu cutting coconuts than the water you drink out of em). As well, get one of those plastic bottles, wash it and fill it up with coconut water in the fresh hours. Then when its hot, just enjoy drinking some big gulps of it (to keep it fresh rope it inside the sea). Cheers!
The algorithm just pop this up to me and i immediately watch it. Now I'm invested onto watching more videos from thos channel.
Me too
It’s these videos where he spends most of his time without a shirt that I’m reminded that Xander used to be a model. Handsome, intelligent, resourceful, and kind. 😍
What’re you gay?
@@russianman07That a problem? And it aint gay to appreciate another man's qualities 😂
@@russianman07 Yes. I absolutely am.
Now that I’ve answered your strange curiosity in regards to activities in my bedroom, I hope you have a great day! 😘
@@russianman07why are You are jealous?? ’
@@rygregory terrible, I pity you. Seek therapy
Just watched the full thing. This was amazing. Such a good vid (as usual). This may be your best yet.
I just got recommended your videos and they're fun to watch. Thank you for the hard work you put into each and every one of them. You got yourself a subscriber!
Real life Castaway. Impressive skills on display and great vibes throughout. Well done!
Yeah! Move over, Tom Hanks..
I'm an hour in, and the anticipation for the fed ex packages to start coming in with the tide is killing me
I would've caught and eaten the birds. So much food on that island!!!
Just watched, you crushed it!! I will now be drinking the patented coconut coffee 🤣. Thanks for the shout out.
Just wondering why don't you post anything now 😅
Bro just post dead channels kill me
@@octob2.012 very soon!
Here in Portugal we eat snails in the summer. You wash them in running water, then put them inside a boiling Pan with water for 10 minutes. After that you cook them for about 10 minutes in low heatt.
Then you want to add salt, a bouillon chicken cube, crushed garlic with the bark, chopped onion, oregano leaves, Bay leaf.
Increase the heat, as the water start to boil keep that way for 5 minutes. Just keep taking out the foam it gets.
Know you can eat this with beer so good!
This island survival challenge is truly mind-blowing. Surviving for 5 days without food, water, or shelter takes some serious skills, especially when dealing with the island’s wildlife. As a fan of bushcraft, camping, fishing, and making my own handmade lures, I appreciate the resourcefulness you showed during this challenge. Truly epic survival skills!🍀😀👌👏
i love how most of the comments mentions about him talking about coconuts. i mean you cant blame the guy its the only resource he can easily get to
Nope I strongly disagree...he has DINNER ... PROTEIN ALL AROUND HIM... EVEN DELIVERING ITSELF TO HIM "
Clearly you haven't watched real survivalists. They dig holes and make make shift plastic films using leaves with trash they find to make magnifying glasses to heat leaves in a dirt pit during the day which condensates and drips water and they bring zero equipment other than a camera. This dudes a los*r
@@WendyMeads the coconut problem seams to be mainly because of water needs, not food or protein
@user-yj6io8tm5k WATER is the main priority, its contained within Coconuts, .......
Coco co coco coco cocoooocoonat 😂😂😂
Xander: "Ima just lay in my bed"
Crabs: "Our Bed!!!!!"
I feel like the only time I have a true escape from everything negative in my life is when I watch these videos it’s the only time I feel relaxed when I feel like nothing I watch xander. Thank you
one of the best video i have ever seen!! i just love the place . i can feel the dude’s feelings after leaving the place where he experienced a lots. the shelter he made ,the coconut leftovers , the snails, fish ,the fire he lit ,leaving all behind,he surely missed the place after getting home .
Learn to make a fish trap, its easy. Make two cone-shaped baskets with that rope and sticks by sharpening the entery end on the smaller cone leaving the bottom open so fish can enter and obviously the smaller cone must be open on both ends. The larger cone is closed at the small end and open at the large end. Insert the smaller cone inside the larger basket cone and fit them tightly. Put food/bait in the basket with a rock and rope attached. Drop the basket/fish trapand you will never go hungry. Also, learn desalination. You have a fire and plenty of trash, use it.
You might think thats a good trap but its not. You might get a single fish if your lucky its a good way for like longer term staying on the island but its better to survive on coconuts if its 5 days
Fishing with bait and hook is way more productive then a fish trap. Unless it’s a large cage trap that can hold a lot of fish. The cone trap you’re talking about won’t hold a lot of fish and it takes awhile to make. Most likely would waste more energy making it than the calories you’d gain from the fish caught.
Ya super easy
GREEN COCONUT are the ONES for DRINKING, because they’re freshly n more drinking water, also nicely soft coconut to eat. We do not eat/drink the brown coconuts, they’re mature and not much JUICE unless we use them for other purposes/cooking etc, so forth,😊
Such a great video. It really makes me appreciate that we literally have everything we need at our fingertips . Just a cool glass of ice water goes unappreciated in our daily lives. This should be incorporated into our educational system, teaching children at a young age how to survive in the wilderness...
no it should not lol , its a fun idea but it is a waste of time that 99% of children will never need to use
@@gamingyoshi2280 it should it way better than algebra LOL
I think the commenter meant more as a philosophical lesson rather than for practical use. It's a neat idea-hands-on learnings for kids to grow up with wit and sense of independence while potentially also building coordination/teamwork in a class, and teaching kids to be more grateful for the luxuries we have in modern life in a way that isn't eating a turkey once a year with family around a dinner table.@@gamingyoshi2280
(Just thinking about it, I don't genuinely believe kids need this lol)
Yeah, really useful skills, that every child will need living in a big city.
Loving these vids, I've watched 5 in the past 2 day. Also very good for the mind seeing what he has achieved after addiction. Keep it up.
From Ireland
Everyone, gather 'round to watch Xander's hunt for the elusive wild coconut! What a fun adventure and I'm excited to see more stuff like this.
Watched this with my missus;
“He has big arms!”
“I love his sense of humour”
“I bet he has the sweetest parents”
She enjoyed it too ;) great stuff as always Xander, that must have been tough but your perseverance and positivity is awesome to see
😂😂
Hey man. Just watched this. You knowing you only had 5 days surely made this mentally easier but, your knowledge saved you. I may have eaten that fruit. So glad you showed that. Now I know to be vigilant in my journeys if ever I share a circumstance as this.
Another awesome video, Xander! I have to say a huge WOW to all the plastic that washed up on that beach. The amount of junk we have polluted our oceans with is absolutely appalling. I love how conscientious you are about not harming the environment when you do these trips. Well done to you!
My first video of yours I had no idea what this even was. It was so interesting, relaxing and beautiful. Can’t wait to see more of your stuff. ❤
Next time - attach the 3 point spear head to the bamboo pole - and now you have a coconut picker! Love the vids as always keep it up brudda
now thats an idea
Won't last long doing that, best use it for what it's intended for or lose it.
@@onepup-pr3yl it will def last. Especially for a 5 day trip LOL go debby downer someone else's comment bro
Imagine if you poked the coconut deep with that prong and it gets stuck and detached from the bamboo 😂
thought the same!
in our country we carve mini steps on the trunk of the coconut trees so we can get a better grip on our foot
when climbing.
Wouldn't that hurt the tree? just wondering
@@dennisbagatin4480 not really since it dries up quickly and it doesnt release any sap, the steps were not that deep its just so your feet could get a better grip. its 1-2
inch deep
yup we do that as well 👍
That's awesome. Learn something new every day.
Yup, that's how it's done. Only had to deal with the ants on top. That's the worst, btw.
0:17 You were sleeping in your bedroom and suddenly realize that you have came at a beach with sea wave😂😂😂
1 hour in and I must say, this was more realistic than some of those surviving videos. The comments about drinking coconut water is just annoying, because they insist on making you be like the other videos.
They go right to fires and fishing before even touching on basics like you did, just ensuring you have some kind of hydration. Thats realistic as it gets. Of course having a tool greatly helped.
I think most of the coconut commenters are just giving him tips on how to consume coconut water in a potentially better way, if he had the option in the future :)
You can't subsist solely on coconut water.
I just gulped some water from my water bottle halfway into this video and realized it!
Man we take everything for granted.
Love your videos❤️
Please don't beat the fish like that
@@AmirAhmed-hb1zebruh your replying to a comment. And also is he supposed to make the fish suffocate? Or burn it alive? You cray.
@SMAIYLKA
literally started feeling so thirsty and watching it sipping from my bottle lol
Haha, did the exact same thing! Got thirsty just by looking at this.
Xander - I've been a subscriber for a very long time and you've put out so many amazing videos and experiences. This has gotta be my favorite one thus far. Incredible.
1:20:37 those bruises shows how tough the guy is .. appreciate your work bud
I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts!
See them all a standing in a row!
Just waiting for that Nat Geo sponsor now. Dude needs his own high production crew. I WANT MORE "Surviving with Xander"
At least this way I believe in the veracity of the videos hhh
Doesn't need a crew. Just the sponsorships.
No production crew...
Les stroud did it all great canadain to watch.
Production crews would absolutely ruin it. Go watch “reality TV” if you want that kind of content.
Brother, I saw your name in the Guinness World Record -- The man who drinks the most coconut water.🥥🌴
It means you could be addicted to coconut water
@@PaulTANE-r4g Yes, like your mother 😋
@@PaulTANE-r4g A A for coconut lovers
Is this video only about gathering coconuts?
The man who drinks the most coconut water and is truly NOT Nuts, 😂
This is like abstinence from every shit that's happening around the city and this experience will surely make him appreciate little things around him a little more. Kudos to you Xander!
I absolutely loved this video! Thanks for taking us with you on this journey Xander.
I’d love to see you do more stuff like this in the future.
tip for future: eating too much coconut can give you indigestion and you shouldn't rely on it as your only food source
You can also get pretty bad diarrhea from it as well.
It's also really high in potassium, if you drink and eat only this for a couple weeks your heart won't like it.
Also, the fat requires a LOT of water to digest (much more water than the coconut itself contains) and can further dehydrate you
This frustrating bc it’s such a misnomer. Most people can digest coconut water just fine and won’t get diarrhea or excess urination even after eating all those coconuts. Most people’s kidneys can handle the potassium compounds
@@PatrickCWaltersit's only old coconuts that give you that
Xander, thank you so much.
I stumbled upon your channel a few weeks ago and I have to say, I think you're one of the most talented content creators out there.
There's something so calming, genuine and pure about you and your videos even though your editing, camera angles and drone shots are phenomenal and professional.
Keep on doing what you do and thank you so much for delivering these amazing pieces of art ❤
Are u related to the Rothschild family
@@kipbellington6960 Haha nah, just a not so common jewish surname 😅
@Giladrot hahah was gonna say chuck us a fiver bro 😂 hahaha nah I'm kidding
@@kipbellington6960 😂😂😂 Rothschilds don't even bother with five dollar bills, they're only carrying hundreds 😉
39:45 the way it just made….poof!🔥 was so funny xD