I was homeless for nearly three years living in a tent. I'm a Veteran. I wouldn't have sneered at anything in that MRE. There were nights that I told my cat were survival nights- the only goal was to be alive in the morning. Your video brought back a few memories. I have no criticism. People could carry minimal gear and survive because they watched your videos.
US Army Veteran here. My time spent on the German -Czech border in a 2 man tent getting down to 10 below zero fahrenheit. An air mattress is a necessity; most of your body heat goes into the ground. I enjoy your vids 👍
@@anthonyg5805 man, I forgot about this comment. Breaks my heart. Steve is such a good man. He doesn't deserve anything he's gone through these last couple of years. Steve, if you're reading this, I'll keep you in my prayers. God bless. God will always get you through it. All praise goes to him.
For all you nasty naysayers, go back to the beginning of Steve’s vlog journey. He is no stranger to hardship. He makes these vlogs because we have followed Steve, and perhaps relate to him, and appreciate the fun adventure. Watching him camp lets us live the outing vicariously. He entertains us because he is humble, folksy and humorous. Each week he tries to find another way to have fun in the outdoors or some unusual camping adventure. Most all of his subscribers beg him not to stop making the vids. And who doesn’t love “Steve-isms”. Keep up the awesome vids Steve; we love you.
@@JoshTheHod Went quite well. Slept great though a bit cold. Thanks for asking. :) No one caught me obviously. Lol, benefit of a small town, cops aren't worried about stealth campers.
As is Christmas tradition for the past couple years. I spend my last week of work before Christmas holidays watching all of the 'Stealth Camp' playlist. For some reason, Steve and stealth camping get me in the spirit!
I spent months, years outside. I loved it. I remember one particular morning waking up at 4:30 staring at Venus in the eastern sky. I had to get cleaned up so I could donate plasma for my allowance. It was 17 degrees out F. I knew if I cut a sweat riding my bike to where I was going if I stopped to rest I would freeze to death. Came back about 3:30 p.m. in the sunshine warm and healthy after completing my shopping errands on a Schwynn. Love your videos. Take care!
50 of 74 years a hobo. I pay very close attentions to your videos. I discovered your site from a UA-cam hobo site. Even tho I've a roof over my along with two other seniors for 6 years. BUT as our rent continuing to raise that may not be the case some day. I got very good at staying hidden wherever I was at night but can always learn new tricks. I taught lots of newly homeless folks best I could. Due to weight I always carried the least i could possibly get by with. Almost always a cheap 8 x 10 camo tarp, cheap camp pad, and cheapest but reasonably warm sleeping bag. Meals were often a can of beans plus whatever I could dumpster dive. Tho I caught on to Ramon Noodle pretty quickly instead.
"here's some coffee and some coffee whitener to go with it" I don't know why but that cracked me up. There's always something in the way Steve describes stuff that makes me laugh I love watching for those moments.
As a Canadian soldier, I’ve eaten many rations. After cooking it, stick it in the cardboard box it came in. Holds the heat longer, and you don’t burn your hands 👍 Love your videos, thanks
I just ran Into your channel, now I am binge watching. This is great content! No overdramatic phony persona. Just a genuine guy doing this with realistic situations. I have tried some unique camping, and appreciate this content!
Not very often you see people wearing a poppy on UA-cam it surprised me a little but glad to see you wearing it... "When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today" Rest In Peace Brave Soldiers "Lest We Forget"
I've been meaning to mention how I sometimes watch your videos when I am feeling really depressed, or chaotic with overwhelming emotions and after every watch I feel so much better. I enjoy you and your videos so much!
I do so much enjoy all of your videos from older to new. I hate when you talk about your beautiful wife because of the knowledge of what happened. All the plans, all the stuff you guys were gonna accomplish together, gone in a night. Stay strong Steve. Time is fleeting so you and crazy neighbor keep on kicking and enjoy what is left. Love you dudes. I hope you stay healthy and strong❤
Hi Steve, one suggestion I have is to put the hot recently boiled water into a water bottle and take it into the sleeping bag with you instead of dumping it out.
jana banana how the fuck is that "brilliant"? You should save words like brilliant for things that aren't common sense, your cat could have figured that one out it's not a demonstration of brilliance.
Steve I've watched you for over 2 years now and watching this episode just made me realize how great of a individual you are, your honesty, sense of humor and just your overall disposition, because of you I can only hope there is hope for humanity and just keep being you and thanks for letting us hang with you on all your adventures! Thanks Alan
Canadian MREs, it's like something from Hogwart's school of magic! The stuff just kept coming out! Personally, I think your Canadian warriors would appreciate what you are trying to accomplish. I have come to believe that Canadians are like us Americans, just nicer. Honestly and all kidding aside, your statement about how difficult it is for the folks that are forced into a situation where they have to live like that during winter was really cool. You get it. Well done Steve.
The hamburger bun and bread slice are good if you know how to revive them. I always heat mine up by the fire or just close to my body till I'm ready to eat it. The best part about Rations is that you can make one last all day or 3 days if you get a 24hr one.
I know what you meant. If you've been out in the cold, you have to think of it sometimes. You might like this video: Solstice Song - St. Peter's Chorus & Vancouver Chamber Choir
@@TheMoose126 yeah my cousins fiancé is in the military and he said that generally one mre or imp as the famous Steve said is what you get for the day, he’s in the 27th artillery regiment in cfb petawawa
Steve, bring a fleece or a wool blanket to line your sleeping bag with when its super cold, should help you retain some heat a little better when tarp camping like that, great vid bro, glad to see you're still up to the shenanigans and bending the rules so to speak
Just found your channel. I appreciate your sensitivity to the homeless. Also, this helps some much to get through a recent death of a loved one. Not to mention the stress over the “new normal” from the pandemic. You living your best, helps my soul.
Back in the 90s when I was in the military, I traded a piece of field gear for a couple of British mre's. They contained lamb stew, half pints of Boddington's pub ale and 2 cigarettes. I've never seen these type again
Thanks Steve & Beautiful Wife we , my mom & I plain our day to watch you Steve 5: - 6: pm every night on Roku unable to like the clips thanks we all can do what you do if we get the lead out of our pants ! And out of our minds ! Thanks Steve you’re wellness to teach the simple camping has given me and my mom at 77 years old a common point we talk about you’re camping most days and tell people in the food store watch Camping with Steve ! All should enjoy you’re friendship you make us feel because you talk it seems to each one of Us ! Thanks Steve from the US !
Tip for Steve to stay warm: Instead of tossing out the cooking water put hot water into your empty water bottles and they do a great job keeping your feet warm in the sleeping bag. I've been out in the cold many nights and it made a huge difference instead of buying hand warmers etc. You can use plastic bags also if you need to.
What I learned from Camping With Steve ; We don't need high tech gears, we don't need super high surviving skills. Just go out camping and enjoy the nature.
@@niks983 ua-cam.com/video/Pl-dcr0Zc4A/v-deo.html from End of April, 6 months before this one. Im new to his videos, subscribed just a few days ago. watched this one today, about 13:40 it starts getting good . Can tell he's just tryna have a good time :)
It's usually so difficult for me to go back and watch years old content of people I like watching, but with you Steve, while you've greatly improved, you're still just Steve, whether it's this 4 year old Video or your most recent one in 2024, even through all the trials and tribulations of life, you're still you and maybe you'll never see this but you've been entertaining for years longer than I've been watching, and I wager you'll continue for years to come. Cheers friend, having a cheap beer and waiting for the next video, whether that be tomorrow or two months from now.
dig your videos!!! i like how your gear is real and not overly expenxive, and the genuine fun you seem to have from doing these campouts... i was homeless for awhile, your videos brings backs memories of the happy and sad times.. cheers from albuquerque New mexico :)
Hubby was in the army and complained about those MRE's to no end. And this is a dude who will eat almost anything. Can't believe someone eats those on purpose! LOL Thanks for the video.
There's something so mentally soothing and relaxing about watching these videos. Maybe it's that whole communion-with-mother-nature thing that puts me in a tranquil state of mind. Either way, keep doing what you do Steve!
I had just sat down to eat when I saw this video on my feed, so I was ready for "eating with Steve." -11 Celsius is about 12 degrees Fahrenheit. For those of you who live in warm climates and have never really been out in the bitter cold, 12 degrees Fahrenheit isn't freezing, it's 20 degrees below freezing. You can feel the difference.
In Edmonton, there used to be a stealth camp spot where quite a few people were set up. A family, a couple, and a few individuals lived there and used the bus to go to work. There was a little pond, a field and forest. Now, it's a shopping centre with a Cabella's.
That big as jelly candle is a complete fire hazard. A high end sleeping bag and wool clothes are the way to go. That thin looking tarp is a thin protective cover for the elements. But does the job. Nice job Steve
That's why there's always a shopping cart in the creek.....I saw the guys shopping cart , love ya Steve.....if you got a shopping cart , your carrying too much , your not a turtle...
When I think about how cold and snowy the northern US gets, it's interesting to think there's an entire country where the southernmost border is still farther north than the most northern part of the continental US. I enjoy these stealth videos. They're the ones I watch most on the channel.
i learned recently that there are parts of canada near toronto and south that are actually further south in latitude than some areas of utah, nevada, and oregon. doesnt make sense till you look at a map!
Actually there are 27 US states that are farther north than the southern most part of Canada. blogs.sas.com/content/sastraining/2017/08/10/us-states-north-of-canada/
When I was in boy scouts in northwest missouri, close to Kansas city Missouri, we went camping in -10 degree, for our polar bear badge,boy it was cold.
I love this episode of The Long Dark. As someone who was homeless as a kid it is a nerve racking experience to stealth camp, especially hiding from criminals as well police. I was stabbed by a mugger and my family was harassed by cops many times. But yeah, it is kinda funny too.
Every time I’m having a bad day.... I start to watch you camping in different places and it makes me smile seeing you do it... I don’t know why but it does... Thank you
Thank you, Steve. I've been camping for decades, recently started looking at tarp tent configurations. Yours is very similar to what I've been trying, but is much easier and has a little more space. Thanks again for all the great videos.
The thing is... I can relate. At one time or another, I've been under the bridge, in the bushes, the car, and in a tent in the woods. Say Steve, when's the urban stealth in an overflow shelter getting filmed? 🤣🤣
I realize that I am commenting on a very old video, but I'm amazed that you're still alive after all this time. I feel like God has a purpose for you being here, having survived so many things that I would have thought weren't very likely for you to survive, and more recently having a level of personal loss in your life that's also very hard. Thanks for all of your work! Just keep going, as you're teaching us as how to adapt and survive you go through each challenge.
I've always loved this channel...I've been a sub for years. Steve you are the real deal...no phony bs. I'm in Florida with my A/C on but I felt like I was there with you. Thanks for another great video buddy
I love the fact that you set up highly efficient camp sites with just some budget supplies and overnight in temps that other "bushcrafters" and "outdoorsman" need a thousand dollars worth of clothing and gear just to survive. Keep up the great content!
Another really inspiring vid. Cheers Steve, the UK doesn't have these challenging temperatures, but it's great to see you conquering the elements with such apoerent ease! I LOVE your channel - thank you!!
That looks great right now. It's 109 degrees Californiate here in Los Angeles right now and seeing all that snow and breath in the air makes us groan with envy. Although on the other hand we don't have to cook our MREs....just leave 'em in the trunk of the car along with the hot cans of step two. Ever do a heated burp??
As someone who was homeless as a kid it is a nerve racking experience, hiding from criminals as well police. I was stabbed by a mugger and my family was harassed by cops many times. But yeah, it is kinda funny too.
Was anybody else worried that Steve might accidentally burn the corner of his emergency bivy with the gel fuel can?! 6:30 Love your content Steve! Shout out from Eastern Iowa!
Never knew until I was looking back on older videos ths Baxters had a North America outfit til saw the logo on the MRE pouch..... long established Scottish company better known for their canned soups.
Steve: I have seen a few of your vids, cool. Will watch more. I did that in the mid 70's to 90's in my little red pu with a camper shell and quick up tent...called my outings "A Lost Weekend". I had a 4" x 7' x 6' foam pad/pillow built in with wool blankets and a friend, still have the foam pad. Can't walk far so not much backpacking, truck packing corn fields. David new sub
This is a great channel. I first came across it as “suggested for you video” that popped up in the right column. The first video I watched was the stealth camping one. It caught my interest first because of the clandestine nature of it - wow this is exciting; will he get caught? will he have a confrontational encounter? How will he get out of it? And then there was the humor sprinkled in. Was that by accident? Or did he through that in as intentional humor? I need to subscribe to this. I need to go back and watch all his past videos. Boondocking? Wow this is adventurous! Winter camping series while going to school. Wow, this guy has discipline and focus he’s going after what he wants and he’s acquiring all these skills and talents. I see he’s getting a lot of viewers. He’s got something here. I started to think about what the great appeal was and I think it is captured in the Hunker Down Philosophy. I’ve tried to articulate it here and perhaps other could help refine it. A gift to Steve: The Hunker Down Philosophy: Freedom in the reality that Life contains both Beauty and Challenge. Hunker Down means self-reliance, preparing for the elements with shelter by camper, van, RV, tent, igloo, screen tent; preparing for cold with a wood stove, sleeping bag, hammock, providing a good cooked meal by fire, grill or camp stove. It means enjoying the good life with good food, good drink and a good place to stay warm through the night in the places we want to be and with those we want to be with. Hunker down means I’m safe while enjoying life.
@@JohnnyArtPavlou You don't have to be a sociopath to break rules... Thats like 1 of 100 traits that could identify a sociopath so... not very good observation.
Cold weather camping tips: Use an appropriately rated sleeping bag (down insulation is warmest) with a liner. Double up on sleeping pads, the ground is cold. Get a foam pad to put under your Thermarest. Wear a dry baselayer and wool socks in bed, wear a toque too. Bring gloves. Boil a liter of water and fill a Nalgene, tuck that in your sleeping bag. In between legs or at your feet is best. Eat protein before bedtime, have a hot cup of tea too.
I have found eating a snickers at bedtime helps with the cold. And having a pee bottle handy so you don't have to get all the way out of the sleeping bag. My old age and love of coffee with supper has me peeing 2-3 times a night.
A good sleeping bag makes a huge difference!!! I can sleep outside up to about -20 farenheit comfortably. It says you can sleep comfortably up to -50. I'm not trying to find that out. Thank God here in ohio it doesn't get that cold!
Greetings from a couple hours South, Steve! For staying warm, I put a sleeping bag in a sleeping bag. My inner bag is a $39.99 Mountain Warehouse Summit 250XL (3 season bag) from Amazon (or a Mountain Warehouse store if you visit the W.Edmonton Mall). My outer bag is a $39.99 Mountain Warehouse Traveler 50 XL (a summer bag, I got it on sale for $24.99 from Amazon as well). These bags are inexpensive, huge and I'm sure your Canadian Tire bag will fit in either of them, Steve. You'll be good to -30 or cooler that way. I've done -30 quite warmly in my two bags with a good wind blowing. They're not super-light ... the 250XL is 4.5lbs and the Traveler 50XL is 2lbs. But doing -30 in comfort for 6.5lbs and $80 can't be beat ... Well, at least It works for me, anyway.
For additional warmth, I like using the larger sized refillable hand warmers. One fill lasts the whole night. Depending on the fuel used, they can be a bit smelly, but won't burn off all the oxygen in the tent. You can even use them in a sleeping bag.
"I'm gonna slither into that valley there and were gonna camp out for the night, hopefully undetected as soon as the power of darkness comes" Steve Wallis, aka the Canadian Batman of camping
A few years back my cousin died from the cold sleeping in a doorway. In Panama City Florida. Drinking when it's real cold, and you don't have the right gear is dangerous, no matter where you are.
@@thatlarryguy6841 Think about the deserts. They go from extreme heat in the day to extreme cold at night! If you get caught unprepared, the elements can kill you. I've gotten sudden chills that had me laid up from cool air wafting across a body of water at night when coming out of a warm enclosure.
I've recently discovered Steve's videos and am now binge watching his camping adventures. What, to me, seem to be some fairly miserable camping expeditions due to weather, location etc are brought to life by his enthusiasm. I'm tempted to try wild camping myself now after only ever using normal campsites previously.
Of course your content is great for camping and survival enthusiasts, but your content also covers a valuable homelessness awareness whether you realize that or not. Keep up the good work.
How could anyone thumbs down these videos. Are you kidding me people!?! Look at what this guy goes through to bring us videos, and knowledge of survival in harsh conditions. Taking camping back for the common folks...👍 Thanks Steve!
I live in the Appalachian Mountains around Asheville North Carolina gets really cold here in the winter to I live outside by choice I have been for the past 12 years and I Heat with the tea light candle I insulate my tent with a couple blankets two tarps over that and in a 3 man tent you can keep it around 80 degrees in ten below weather or 65° and 25 below zero fahrenheit outside with only or tea light candles I get the ones that burn about 4 hours only use about 12 candles a night just letting you know I've been doing that for 12 Winters now I'm still here I live pretty comfortable out here I'm just by myself I don't need no bill that's why I choose to live outside camping so hunker down brother loving your video
I was homeless for nearly three years living in a tent. I'm a Veteran. I wouldn't have sneered at anything in that MRE. There were nights that I told my cat were survival nights- the only goal was to be alive in the morning. Your video brought back a few memories. I have no criticism. People could carry minimal gear and survive because they watched your videos.
Tina Gallagher hope things are better for you now. Not sure where you served, but appreciation and respect to you.
Tina Gallagher Read “Eat the Trees” by Lynda Runyon. It saved me many a time when I was living in my car.
Oh Tina, I hope you are doing better now. **hugs**
Tina Gallagher , you can't imagine how the way government treats our vets , I am super disgusted about it all..
Thank You for your service !!!
I’m assuming US vet since you said MRE.
I watch you for your personality; the camping is an added bonus.
I respect Steve's reference to somebody who was already set up at the 1st location. Dignity attracts viewers and subscribers.
Pfff you can be over dramatic
US Army Veteran here. My time spent on the German -Czech border in a 2 man tent getting down to 10 below zero fahrenheit. An air mattress is a necessity; most of your body heat goes into the ground. I enjoy your vids
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You know what I love about Steve? How he's always talking about Lovely Wife with such love & joy. It's pure. That's dope.
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@@anthonyg5805 man, I forgot about this comment. Breaks my heart. Steve is such a good man. He doesn't deserve anything he's gone through these last couple of years.
Steve, if you're reading this, I'll keep you in my prayers. God bless. God will always get you through it. All praise goes to him.
R.i.p
"A lot of beer goes into the planning." This is my new favorite.
Lol
You must. Be cold bloated.could not even see the moister from your breath. Cool.
Another strangely compelling watch. Thanks 👍
We have a Yahtzee.
And in the editing too. lol
For all you nasty naysayers, go back to the beginning of Steve’s vlog journey. He is no stranger to hardship. He makes these vlogs because we have followed Steve, and perhaps relate to him, and appreciate the fun adventure. Watching him camp lets us live the outing vicariously. He entertains us because he is humble, folksy and humorous. Each week he tries to find another way to have fun in the outdoors or some unusual camping adventure. Most all of his subscribers beg him not to stop making the vids. And who doesn’t love “Steve-isms”.
Keep up the awesome vids Steve; we love you.
From this Australian (currently sweltering in 30 plus heat) I like the simple fact that Steve is Canadian.
It's minus 40c right now at home in Canada!
My fav Steveism Ive stole from home is " Get your POOP in a group ". From a guy that cusses too much, Steve is an inspiration.
Well said!
Yah Steve is different/better than others with similar content
i swear this is the most underrated channel on youtube, you're a legend mate!
@James Diamond noice, i love it up north, im down in vic :)
He's really good at talking to the camera - better than many professional television presenters.
Hes an idiot
@@williambowman954 you're awesome. I wish I could be like you.
I'm currently stealth camping in a field off the highway as I watch this.
Raising a step 2 to you Steve!
how did it go?
@@JoshTheHod Went quite well. Slept great though a bit cold. Thanks for asking. :)
No one caught me obviously. Lol, benefit of a small town, cops aren't worried about stealth campers.
@@MrCrackedJack nice! That is super cool to hear. Good luck on your future adventures
@@JoshTheHod Thank you very much, the best of luck to you as well.
That's awesome, lol I might give it a go. I don't give a shit anymore (in the best way)
Steve is the Bob Ross of camping foods, he makes it all sound good with his smooth calm voice.
Sums up why I love his videos. Such a chilled out dude.
I don't really like these "he's the Bob Ross of..." monikers. IDK, it's kinda forced.
We’ll just put a happy little hammock over here.
As is Christmas tradition for the past couple years. I spend my last week of work before Christmas holidays watching all of the 'Stealth Camp' playlist. For some reason, Steve and stealth camping get me in the spirit!
I spent months, years outside. I loved it. I remember one particular morning waking up at 4:30 staring at Venus in the eastern sky. I had to get cleaned up so I could donate plasma for my allowance. It was 17 degrees out F. I knew if I cut a sweat riding my bike to where I was going if I stopped to rest I would freeze to death. Came back about 3:30 p.m. in the sunshine warm and healthy after completing my shopping errands on a Schwynn. Love your videos. Take care!
50 of 74 years a hobo. I pay very close attentions to your videos. I discovered your site from a UA-cam hobo site. Even tho I've a roof over my along with two other seniors for 6 years. BUT as our rent continuing to raise that may not be the case some day. I got very good at staying hidden wherever I was at night but can always learn new tricks. I taught lots of newly homeless folks best I could. Due to weight I always carried the least i could possibly get by with. Almost always a cheap 8 x 10 camo tarp, cheap camp pad, and cheapest but reasonably warm sleeping bag. Meals were often a can of beans plus whatever I could dumpster dive. Tho I caught on to Ramon Noodle pretty quickly instead.
"here's some coffee and some coffee whitener to go with it" I don't know why but that cracked me up. There's always something in the way Steve describes stuff that makes me laugh I love watching for those moments.
it's corn syrups solids. It's basicly sugar. It really does exist to whiten your coffee. It's the same as adding sugar.
I'm late to this...but that's actually what it's called :)
As a Canadian soldier, I’ve eaten many rations. After cooking it, stick it in the cardboard box it came in. Holds the heat longer, and you don’t burn your hands 👍 Love your videos, thanks
"So I'm not even breaking the law yet, but I'll be asleep when I am" haha that cracks me up!
Me too
I'm sorry officer, I meant to leave at 9 but I fell asleep.
I just ran Into your channel, now I am binge watching. This is great content! No overdramatic phony persona. Just a genuine guy doing this with realistic situations. I have tried some unique camping, and appreciate this content!
Brilliant video Steve.👍👍
Not very often you see people wearing a poppy on UA-cam it surprised me a little but glad to see you wearing it...
"When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today"
Rest In Peace Brave Soldiers "Lest We Forget"
Is that the red shape on his chest pocket? I’m not familiar with it.
Yes mate that's it, we wear it to commemorate those who died in WW1 and WW2.
I've been meaning to mention how I sometimes watch your videos when I am feeling really depressed, or chaotic with overwhelming emotions and after every watch I feel so much better. I enjoy you and your videos so much!
yes
Same!
I do so much enjoy all of your videos from older to new. I hate when you talk about your beautiful wife because of the knowledge of what happened. All the plans, all the stuff you guys were gonna accomplish together, gone in a night. Stay strong Steve. Time is fleeting so you and crazy neighbor keep on kicking and enjoy what is left. Love you dudes. I hope you stay healthy and strong❤
Hi Steve, one suggestion I have is to put the hot recently boiled water into a water bottle and take it into the sleeping bag with you instead of dumping it out.
Poor boy foot warmer
@@psychologicalsigma9917 I heard between the knees/legs is better than between the feet. Something to do with circulation.
Good idea.
@@christinamata3405 Makes sense - your femoral artery is right there.
@@christinamata3405 nice tip!
"When you've got a tent peg, anything's a hammer eh"
Truer words have never been spoken 😅
Instead of tossing the water out of the tent, we pour it into a nalgene bottle and toss it into the sleeping bag. Instant feet warmer!
Or make up that sachet of coffee?
Oh, very clever!
Water bottle for feet!! Brilliant
jana banana how the fuck is that "brilliant"? You should save words like brilliant for things that aren't common sense, your cat could have figured that one out it's not a demonstration of brilliance.
@@naomiimoan9950 who took a dump in your cheerios?
Always amazes me how you manage to balance your dinner on those small cookers and not spill it or burn the tent down. Well done!
Steve I've watched you for over 2 years now and watching this episode just made me realize how great of a individual you are, your honesty, sense of humor and just your overall disposition, because of you I can only hope there is hope for humanity and just keep being you and thanks for letting us hang with you on all your adventures! Thanks Alan
Great video Steve, love that you don't pretend to be a " bushcrafter" and you're learning as you go, brilliant mate!
And to see him now, a year later! Its absolutely wonderful! 🥰
Canadian MREs, it's like something from Hogwart's school of magic! The stuff just kept coming out! Personally, I think your Canadian warriors would appreciate what you are trying to accomplish. I have come to believe that Canadians are like us Americans, just nicer. Honestly and all kidding aside, your statement about how difficult it is for the folks that are forced into a situation where they have to live like that during winter was really cool. You get it. Well done Steve.
Ocean Science It needs a Timmy’s donut instead of that horrible hamburger bun!
The hamburger bun and bread slice are good if you know how to revive them. I always heat mine up by the fire or just close to my body till I'm ready to eat it. The best part about Rations is that you can make one last all day or 3 days if you get a 24hr one.
I know what you meant. If you've been out in the cold, you have to think of it sometimes.
You might like this video:
Solstice Song - St. Peter's Chorus & Vancouver Chamber Choir
@@TheMoose126 yeah my cousins fiancé is in the military and he said that generally one mre or imp as the famous Steve said is what you get for the day, he’s in the 27th artillery regiment in cfb petawawa
@@TheMoose126 and he usually heats up his food with his body heat throughout the day
Lol the bread "is something to explore delicately" thats awesome
Steve, bring a fleece or a wool blanket to line your sleeping bag with when its super cold, should help you retain some heat a little better when tarp camping like that, great vid bro, glad to see you're still up to the shenanigans and bending the rules so to speak
Just found your channel. I appreciate your sensitivity to the homeless. Also, this helps some much to get through a recent death of a loved one. Not to mention the stress over the “new normal” from the pandemic. You living your best, helps my soul.
Back in the 90s when I was in the military, I traded a piece of field gear for a couple of British mre's. They contained lamb stew, half pints of Boddington's pub ale and 2 cigarettes. I've never seen these type again
That sounds like a perfect mre
In California we have them equipped with clean syringes ... condoms ... and a state provided cell phone.
Next episode Steve vs. Homeless man fight for territory lol
Jack Mat 🤣🤣🤣
Surprising twist, homeless are people too and will happily swap great stories for food n change.
@@volumedealer2716 um....wtf?
@@volumedealer2716 how many have u stabbed so far?
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@@volumedealer2716 Calm down there Jack the Ripper.
“These are for hardworking men in combat ...I just walked in here from the parking lot” Ha Ha Ha ...Steve’s the funniest guy on the internet
Cozy camping. It beat camping in the three digits heat where I live. I'm proud of you Steve. We're with you👍
Thanks Steve & Beautiful Wife we , my mom & I plain our day to watch you Steve 5: - 6: pm every night on Roku unable to like the clips thanks we all can do what you do if we get the lead out of our pants ! And out of our minds ! Thanks Steve you’re wellness to teach the simple camping has given me and my mom at 77 years old a common point we talk about you’re camping most days and tell people in the food store watch Camping with Steve ! All should enjoy you’re friendship you make us feel because you talk it seems to each one of Us ! Thanks Steve from the US !
Tip for Steve to stay warm: Instead of tossing out the cooking water put hot water into your empty water bottles and they do a great job keeping your feet warm in the sleeping bag. I've been out in the cold many nights and it made a huge difference instead of buying hand warmers etc. You can use plastic bags also if you need to.
What I learned from Camping With Steve ; We don't need high tech gears, we don't need super high surviving skills. Just go out camping and enjoy the nature.
Don't get it twisted Steve is tough as fuckin nails.
@@niks983 I think the beer funds help at night lol
@@tylorchaffey9990 agree with that but he doesn't seem to be getting as toasted in his newer videos. Maybe he gets tipsy after filming now.
@@niks983 ua-cam.com/video/Pl-dcr0Zc4A/v-deo.html from End of April, 6 months before this one. Im new to his videos, subscribed just a few days ago. watched this one today, about 13:40 it starts getting good . Can tell he's just tryna have a good time :)
@@tylorchaffey9990 u need to watch the boondocking vid, and understand where's Steve came from.
The thought of you having to pee in the middle of the night makes me shiver. God bless you brother.
Love you videos, Steve. I'm to old (73) to do what you do, but really enjoy "living thru you!"
It's usually so difficult for me to go back and watch years old content of people I like watching, but with you Steve, while you've greatly improved, you're still just Steve, whether it's this 4 year old Video or your most recent one in 2024, even through all the trials and tribulations of life, you're still you and maybe you'll never see this but you've been entertaining for years longer than I've been watching, and I wager you'll continue for years to come. Cheers friend, having a cheap beer and waiting for the next video, whether that be tomorrow or two months from now.
If someone lists IMP ingredients and doesn't following it up with "Let's get this onto a tray....Nice!" I feel a little let down.
lachrimaestro hahah I see we the same channel.
Cap it off with having a 30 year old cigarette
Steve1989MREinfo
The equally amazing Steve
I read that in his voice lol
Nice
Seriously! And caught me off guard that the rations aren’t 40 years past due date
dig your videos!!! i like how your gear is real and not overly expenxive, and the genuine fun you seem to have from doing these campouts... i was homeless for awhile, your videos brings backs memories of the happy and sad times.. cheers from albuquerque New mexico :)
Hubby was in the army and complained about those MRE's to no end. And this is a dude who will eat almost anything. Can't believe someone eats those on purpose! LOL Thanks for the video.
Thanks for being awesome Steve!! You're videos always cheer me up when I'm feeling down.
There's something so mentally soothing and relaxing about watching these videos. Maybe it's that whole communion-with-mother-nature thing that puts me in a tranquil state of mind. Either way, keep doing what you do Steve!
CAF member here, I love how you incorporated the IMP, others beg to disagree but I love most IMP's
How this channel doesn't have 1 million subscribers is beyond me....were talking pure gold!!!
I had just sat down to eat when I saw this video on my feed, so I was ready for "eating with Steve." -11 Celsius is about 12 degrees Fahrenheit. For those of you who live in warm climates and have never really been out in the bitter cold, 12 degrees Fahrenheit isn't freezing, it's 20 degrees below freezing. You can feel the difference.
I can't believe I haven't seen this one. Great episode as always Steve.
In Edmonton, there used to be a stealth camp spot where quite a few people were set up. A family, a couple, and a few individuals lived there and used the bus to go to work. There was a little pond, a field and forest. Now, it's a shopping centre with a Cabella's.
I swear this guy always makes me laugh 😂. He needs his own show on Netflix
He has his own show though.
Such dry humour too. He barely cracks a smile. Its a gift!!!
Netflix would just screw it up.
"When you got a tent peg anything's a hammer, eh?" Steve your Canadian is showing
I've watched a ton of Steve's vids and this is the first time I've heard him say, "Eh".
wholly shit that was funny!!!
Too noisy hammering in that tent peg.
What are you on aboot?
gurgy3 gotta go real Far East to hear ppl talk like that
A guy called Steve opening an MRE?
"nice"
I was hoping he was going get it onto a tray. I would love to see the two Steve's team up for a camping/mre review video someday.
Lmfao. Hilarious comment. I been up all night with a dog in pain(not fun at all) poor fella. This comment made me laugh. Ty.
"Nice hiss"
Nicccccccccccccce.
let's get this out onto a tray.....niceeee
That big as jelly candle is a complete fire hazard. A high end sleeping bag and wool clothes are the way to go. That thin looking tarp is a thin protective cover for the elements. But does the job. Nice job Steve
That's why there's always a shopping cart in the creek.....I saw the guys shopping cart , love ya Steve.....if you got a shopping cart , your carrying too much , your not a turtle...
When I think about how cold and snowy the northern US gets, it's interesting to think there's an entire country where the southernmost border is still farther north than the most northern part of the continental US. I enjoy these stealth videos. They're the ones I watch most on the channel.
i learned recently that there are parts of canada near toronto and south that are actually further south in latitude than some areas of utah, nevada, and oregon. doesnt make sense till you look at a map!
Actually there are 27 US states that are farther north than the southern most part of Canada. blogs.sas.com/content/sastraining/2017/08/10/us-states-north-of-canada/
I live in the southern most part of Canada. Detroit is north of us, and we are at the same latitude as California. Kind of crazy.
When I was in boy scouts in northwest missouri, close to Kansas city Missouri, we went camping in -10 degree, for our polar bear badge,boy it was cold.
Katherine Langford Less of a hat, and more of a conjoined twin. Huh.
Lol I can imagine your wife being like "hey steve where ya going?"
Steve - "oh just going to spend the night behind a dollarama in the woods"
Lol
B Kay ok boomer
@@chileandpopcorn Stop...
We actually have homeless camping behind our Lowe’s here in Tahlequah Oklahoma. I think they got there idea from Steve.
@@chileandpopcorn yeah, piss off. We don't do that shit here. Take it back to Lil Sploogepump or whatever cool guy you nut rub to.
@@chileandpopcorn okay zoomer
I love this episode of The Long Dark.
As someone who was homeless as a kid it is a nerve racking experience to stealth camp, especially hiding from criminals as well police. I was stabbed by a mugger and my family was harassed by cops many times. But yeah, it is kinda funny too.
Every time I’m having a bad day.... I start to watch you camping in different places and it makes me smile seeing you do it...
I don’t know why but it does...
Thank you
Thank you, Steve. I've been camping for decades, recently started looking at tarp tent configurations. Yours is very similar to what I've been trying, but is much easier and has a little more space. Thanks again for all the great videos.
I really like this kind of gritty, real, stealth camping with as minimal gear as possible. Good stuff. This video made me grab some beer as well.
"I like camping.... So that's gonna happen" Gotta love it !
The thing is... I can relate. At one time or another, I've been under the bridge, in the bushes, the car, and in a tent in the woods.
Say Steve, when's the urban stealth in an overflow shelter getting filmed?
🤣🤣
The one thing I appreciate about your vlog, if something goes wrong, as it usually does, you just keep on camping. This is real!
I realize that I am commenting on a very old video, but I'm amazed that you're still alive after all this time. I feel like God has a purpose for you being here, having survived so many things that I would have thought weren't very likely for you to survive, and more recently having a level of personal loss in your life that's also very hard. Thanks for all of your work! Just keep going, as you're teaching us as how to adapt and survive you go through each challenge.
Wholesome & awesome channel bro. Just got recommended your vids this week and now I’m addicted. Thanks
Straight up all the content is good. Got tired of all this overly edited and acted out stuff so its Steve and Nicholas Green Outdoors for me
I've always loved this channel...I've been a sub for years. Steve you are the real deal...no phony bs. I'm in Florida with my A/C on but I felt like I was there with you. Thanks for another great video buddy
You must have some powerful a c 😛
In florida. You camp with AC...
@@johnwalker7592 yes I've been camping here for 10 years...lol
Awesome that you are wearing a poppy! I’m from England, and seeing people over the pond makes me feel much respect Steve.... ✊
Is the poppy a thing in England?
Uhh the war was kinda a combined effort bud
11/11 actually a bank holiday for much of Canada.
The eff is a poppy?
@@davearonow65 Honestly don't know if you're serious but...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_poppy
(you're on the internet... shs)
Up early with the dogs...so I'm hunkered down under a blanket, watching your vids. Cheers
Thanks!
Sorry for the delay, missed this. Thank you very much for the support Jim 😊 Cheers 🍻
I love the fact that you set up highly efficient camp sites with just some budget supplies and overnight in temps that other "bushcrafters" and "outdoorsman" need a thousand dollars worth of clothing and gear just to survive. Keep up the great content!
Another really inspiring vid. Cheers Steve, the UK doesn't have these challenging temperatures, but it's great to see you conquering the elements with such apoerent ease! I LOVE your channel - thank you!!
Hey Steve, I'm so appreciative of your channel. This info is very helpful considering the current state of the world. Keep on keeping on.
Oh Steve, your such a free spirit bud. Keep doing you.
That looks great right now. It's 109 degrees Californiate here in Los Angeles right now and seeing all that snow and breath in the air makes us groan with envy. Although on the other hand we don't have to cook our MREs....just leave 'em in the trunk of the car along with the hot cans of step two. Ever do a heated burp??
Steve is always so paranoid about being caught, it’s kind of funny. He acts like he’s robbing a bank.
thats why the vids are so good watching him freak out and be nervous hahaha I love it
As someone who was homeless as a kid it is a nerve racking experience, hiding from criminals as well police. I was stabbed by a mugger and my family was harassed by cops many times. But yeah, it is kinda funny too.
@@Nocturnalzyx holy shit you were stabbed what happened. did you go to the hospital?
@@ridespirals nah. The worst bit was a head wound but the bleeding was under control by the time the EMTs got there. I was both lucky and resourceful.
He also doesn't drink the beer lol
Hey Steve, when my seven year old and I sleep in our van, we put blankets on us in layers when we hunker down.
Creepy
@@gearjunkie3412 camping.. ur mind is the creepy thing
Was anybody else worried that Steve might accidentally burn the corner of his emergency bivy with the gel fuel can?! 6:30 Love your content Steve! Shout out from Eastern Iowa!
Nope, not at all. Have a little faith in Steve!
Happy Easter
I was riveted to that burning gel 😳😊.
I was just thinking that
Don't try this at home kids...
As someone that lives on the same latitudinal line as you, but somewhere much more humid, it's insane to hear you say "out of the direct cold".
Never knew until I was looking back on older videos ths Baxters had a North America outfit til saw the logo on the MRE pouch..... long established Scottish company better known for their canned soups.
Steve: I have seen a few of your vids, cool. Will watch more. I did that in the mid 70's to 90's in my little red pu with a camper shell and quick up tent...called my outings "A Lost Weekend". I had a 4" x 7' x 6' foam pad/pillow built in with wool blankets and a friend, still have the foam pad. Can't walk far so not much backpacking, truck packing corn fields. David new sub
This is a great channel. I first came across it as “suggested for you video” that popped up in the right column. The first video I watched was the stealth camping one. It caught my interest first because of the clandestine nature of it - wow this is exciting; will he get caught? will he have a confrontational encounter? How will he get out of it? And then there was the humor sprinkled in. Was that by accident? Or did he through that in as intentional humor? I need to subscribe to this. I need to go back and watch all his past videos. Boondocking? Wow this is adventurous! Winter camping series while going to school. Wow, this guy has discipline and focus he’s going after what he wants and he’s acquiring all these skills and talents. I see he’s getting a lot of viewers. He’s got something here. I started to think about what the great appeal was and I think it is captured in the Hunker Down Philosophy. I’ve tried to articulate it here and perhaps other could help refine it. A gift to Steve: The Hunker Down Philosophy:
Freedom in the reality that Life contains both Beauty and Challenge. Hunker Down means self-reliance, preparing for the elements with shelter by camper, van, RV, tent, igloo, screen tent; preparing for cold with a wood stove, sleeping bag, hammock, providing a good cooked meal by fire, grill or camp stove. It means enjoying the good life with good food, good drink and a good place to stay warm through the night in the places we want to be and with those we want to be with. Hunker down means I’m safe while enjoying life.
Matt Fuller Wait til you see the boat.
@@YudronWangmo I see it in the list. Can't wait!
Well said matt
Steve broke the code: Hunker Down
That's actually beautiful. Not being sarcastic.
"I understand what they're getting at but unfortunately I like camping so. That's what's gonna happen." LOL
He cracks me up. Steve guy is awesome
That’s a funny line, but it’s also kind of line of sociopath might use. 🪓
@@JohnnyArtPavlou You don't have to be a sociopath to break rules...
Thats like 1 of 100 traits that could identify a sociopath so... not very good observation.
This episode turned unexpectedly into one like my other favorite Steve youtuber. You need to put that all out onto a tray, Nice!
Haha...Steve says "no mushrooms next time, oh man what have I done.." ...Too funny Steve! :)
Cold weather camping tips:
Use an appropriately rated sleeping bag (down insulation is warmest) with a liner.
Double up on sleeping pads, the ground is cold. Get a foam pad to put under your Thermarest.
Wear a dry baselayer and wool socks in bed, wear a toque too. Bring gloves.
Boil a liter of water and fill a Nalgene, tuck that in your sleeping bag. In between legs or at your feet is best.
Eat protein before bedtime, have a hot cup of tea too.
I have found eating a snickers at bedtime helps with the cold. And having a pee bottle handy so you don't have to get all the way out of the sleeping bag. My old age and love of coffee with supper has me peeing 2-3 times a night.
A good sleeping bag makes a huge difference!!! I can sleep outside up to about -20 farenheit comfortably. It says you can sleep comfortably up to -50. I'm not trying to find that out. Thank God here in ohio it doesn't get that cold!
Greetings from a couple hours South, Steve! For staying warm, I put a sleeping bag in a sleeping bag.
My inner bag is a $39.99 Mountain Warehouse Summit 250XL (3 season bag) from Amazon (or a Mountain Warehouse store if you visit the W.Edmonton Mall). My outer bag is a $39.99 Mountain Warehouse Traveler 50 XL (a summer bag, I got it on sale for $24.99 from Amazon as well).
These bags are inexpensive, huge and I'm sure your Canadian Tire bag will fit in either of them, Steve. You'll be good to -30 or cooler that way. I've done -30 quite warmly in my two bags with a good wind blowing. They're not super-light ... the 250XL is 4.5lbs and the Traveler 50XL is 2lbs. But doing -30 in comfort for 6.5lbs and $80 can't be beat ... Well, at least It works for me, anyway.
“A lot of beer goes into the planning...” 😂
That's fucking classic! 🤣✌🏾
For additional warmth, I like using the larger sized refillable hand warmers. One fill lasts the whole night. Depending on the fuel used, they can be a bit smelly, but won't burn off all the oxygen in the tent. You can even use them in a sleeping bag.
"I'm gonna slither into that valley there and were gonna camp out for the night, hopefully undetected as soon as the power of darkness comes"
Steve Wallis, aka the Canadian Batman of camping
Bats slither eh
When they're named Steve they does b'y
When I winter camp, I always bring two sleeping bags, stuff one inside the other. You will be super happy.These are great videos.
2 homeless guys died in my city because of the freezing weather, be careful Steve love your videos
A few years back my cousin died from the cold sleeping in a doorway. In Panama City Florida. Drinking when it's real cold, and you don't have the right gear is dangerous, no matter where you are.
@@thatlarryguy6841 I'm sorry for your loss i hope he's at peace
Did they try thawing them out?
@@thatlarryguy6841 Think about the deserts. They go from extreme heat in the day to extreme cold at night! If you get caught unprepared, the elements can kill you. I've gotten sudden chills that had me laid up from cool air wafting across a body of water at night when coming out of a warm enclosure.
@@tenhirankei lmao... Stfu
Love the entertainment Steve!❤❤❤
Another enjoyable watch- something about the simplicity of it all is why I love to watch-:)
I've recently discovered Steve's videos and am now binge watching his camping adventures. What, to me, seem to be some fairly miserable camping expeditions due to weather, location etc are brought to life by his enthusiasm. I'm tempted to try wild camping myself now after only ever using normal campsites previously.
Of course your content is great for camping and survival enthusiasts, but your content also covers a valuable homelessness awareness whether you realize that or not. Keep up the good work.
Well done for the poppy my man 👍
Always remember the fallen. Never forget their sacrifice.
@@thebelfastvikingmartinbrow3603 well put ❤️
It's always good to be prepared for camping 🏕.
How could anyone thumbs down these videos. Are you kidding me people!?! Look at what this guy goes through to bring us videos, and knowledge of survival in harsh conditions. Taking camping back for the common folks...👍 Thanks Steve!
I live in the Appalachian Mountains around Asheville North Carolina gets really cold here in the winter to I live outside by choice I have been for the past 12 years and I Heat with the tea light candle I insulate my tent with a couple blankets two tarps over that and in a 3 man tent you can keep it around 80 degrees in ten below weather or 65° and 25 below zero fahrenheit outside with only or tea light candles I get the ones that burn about 4 hours only use about 12 candles a night just letting you know I've been doing that for 12 Winters now I'm still here I live pretty comfortable out here I'm just by myself I don't need no bill that's why I choose to live outside camping so hunker down brother loving your video
You need to have a UA-cam channel, I’ll be the first subscriber
Right? Me too!
Wow. I admire that. Be Well Brother.
Mira Tay well I think about it