Snowtrekker Hot Tent ATV Winter Camping
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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In this video Esme and I take out the Snowtrekker 8x10 Shortwall Canvas tent on our winter hot tenting adventure! We head out with the Can Am Defender HD10 XT Cab and explore some camping spots and check out the old ranch.
We also try our hand at some bannock bread cooking and have a great night with the stove in the hot tent. Hope you enjoy the video!
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Best wishes Michael & Esme 🐶
The point I live most about these vids is when all the chores are done, the tent is up... and it’s time to spark up the stove...
Me too John - that's such a good feeling! 👍
I love the simplicity of the stove fan. There’s nothing wrong with using a chain saw. I’ve also kept some of the habits I picked up from my army days. Crawling under barbed wire through mud in January while caring an M-16, that habit I no longer keep....😉🤪😬😬😬 That food looked great
The military trains us well 😄 and somethings are hard to leave behind/forget. Nothing like cold mud to start the day 😁
Esme knew to hide out when the chain saw operating. Came back from hiding when the chainsaw turned off. Funny.
Yup - She's a smart pup! 🐶
What a lovely little weekend. I was really entertained at Esme trying to bury her food in the sleeping bag. That was the highlight of the video for me lol I didn’t realize you got rid of the Argo but I don’t blame you. I just love that Can-Am. It just looks extremely practical for what you do. I have two winter camps coming up with my overland group at the end of February. You are a huge inspiration for me MICHAEL to do this. I’m going out of my box and pushing my limits just as you do. Get busy living they say. I’m doing just that. Cheers my friend.
Thats awesome Jacqueline!!! The Can Am is really working out for me - It's close to the perfect machine! You have an overland group now - wow that's very cool!!! I hope you have fun with them! I'd like to convert my truck one day to have a camper setup and travel more! Make sure you post on Instagram so I can enjoy the pictures from the overland event!!!! 👍 Best wishes Michael! 😊
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors it’s not “my” overland group. Its Michigan overland that I belong to but I’m in the process of starting a UA-cam channel and branding myself. I have a couple names I’m throwing around and working on a logo. I’m going to have a Facebook page of the same name. But very early stages still. Lots of work and little ambition lol. And of course I will post pictures on Instagram of my winter adventures. I get excited when you like my stuff. Lol I’m like awww how awesome he likes it lol. I’m a dork sometimes. I value your opinion MICHAEL and you are always a huge inspiration. ❤️
@@Jax4umalta Hi Jacqueline - I guessed it wasn't your "personal" overland group - However, that would be EPIC if it was! 😄 We don't seem to have anything like that near me or I would probably join. I'm pretty sure I gain as much enjoyment if not more hearing about the channel friends adventures, as you guys do watching me 😊 Very excited for you!! 👍
The UA-cam algorithm paid off again. I'm really enjoying your videos Michael. The Esme, Argo, snow, wood fire formula never gets old. The new UTV is obviously much faster so I get the appeal, but I see thousands of them around here, so there's no mystique like the Argo brings (just speaking for ME). Anyway, great channel, and I can't wait to catch up on your older videos. They're like mini vacations when I'm stuck indoors working on junk I wish I wasn't.
Thanks for such a kind comment 😊 We have had quite the journey over the years camping, UTV(s) watching Esme, George (RIP) & Simon grow. I'm glad the videos are a distraction to working on the junk 😉
This is the way I do most my camping with my atv thanks for the tips
Awesome! 👍
Out of all your winter camping set ups that tent is my favorite. Easy to assemble, roomy, and not to big.
Yup - Its a very good setup and something I could easily spend a week in without feeling cramped 👍
Great vid and awesome dog!! Thanks
Thanks for watching Dan!
Ya know (Michael)... you REALLY should learn how to spoil that poor neglected Esme just a LITTLE bit. LOL What a pampered pooch she is. What other dog gets a foot massage while laying on a cot, inside of a heated tent... with a soothing balm ?!?! You'd better hope your wife doesn't watch this video... she'll have her favorite balm in hand and giving you THAT look some evening.
What a fine outing this one is ! That bannock looked too good ! Thanks for bringing us along my friend.
Hahaha - when you put it like that 😄 I'm coming back as a dog 😉🐶
Love the hot tent ! Esme has quite a personality very fun video thank you for sharing this with us !! Thanks for be the Good. 👍👍😎♥️
Our pleasure Tyler! 👍
I also use a chain saw when out in the woods, I use a battery powered one, less maintenance, works great.....enjoyed your video as always it is great.....
Thanks Ben! I'd like a battery one too but they don't do well in the very cold 😔
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Ever try a Silky saw? They are Japanese style pull saws. I use them for this kind of small stuff. I have a pacemaker and cannot runa gas chainsaw. Also had my whole neck fused. Still using a Silky saw is pretty easy for me and fun to use :-P
What brand of battery powered chain saw do you own?
Really enjoyable video to watch Michael :-) Hope you and Esme are both good and you enjoy a nice weekend mate :-)
Thanks, you too! Stay safe my friend! Hope you are enjoying the snow north of the boarder! 🏴
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Keep saying it's going to snow here, but all its doing is raining 😒
Yummy bannock meal you made 👍😊 I like bannock with jam or syrup 🤤
Thank you - that sounds nice! 😋
nice video michael and esme stay safe
Many thanks Kevin 👍
Really enjoyed the video and the simplicity of camp...I'm the Anti-Simplicity guy, so always looking to scale back....nice pup too!!
Awesome, thank you!
Laugh, Michael. You won't be able to convince with a roll, if you have fried scrambled eggs in your nose.
Nice video and really great pictures.
Greetings from Frankfurt
Thanks Gerold 😄 Best wishes from Canada! 🇨🇦
That tent is really something else. Didn’t it look the part in the night shots you took. A very, very nice looking tent.
Great tip using the wax for Esme’s paws, I’ll look in to some of that for Sam 👍.
Another very enjoyable winter hot tent watch Michael. Thanks mate.
Thanks Ant! The tent is great for these cold conditions - I love it 👍 Thanks for watching!
Hello Micheal
Has been a while since a recent video, it is such a beautiful country, and is a delight to watch and hear your video’s
So many video’s at there where they do not say a word , is pretty boring
Glad to see you treat esmi like your baby
Hi Marie - Glad you enjoyed the video! I do post almost every week but UA-cam doesn't always let people know 😠 - I agree about the silent videos. They seem to have taken over in some areas. I can only watch them for so long before I also get bored! I like to learn about who I'm watching to stay interested 👍
Man I sure love your videos. Seeing you with Your dog sure makes me miss my old Felix. He passed away in 2018 and I sure miss him
Thanks!!! I'm sorry to hear about Felix - I'm sure you both had a great time together 🙏
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Thankyou. He was a good dog.
On a lighter note, I have the same rifle as you. I put together a simple cleaning kit I keep in the buttstock. A little oil bottle, a bore snake, and a bit of rag. Seems to be a good usage of that space
My daughters asked me to translate all of Esme's "lines" LoL..They loved the squirrel part! Great video Michael. Very relaxing and inspiring. Thanks! :) Edit: ow...I almost forget... Excellent musical choice!
I'm glad they enjoyed it! The squirrels always tease Esme and Simon as they are so fast 😄🐶🐿
You shouldn't say squirrel...my jumps up and runs for the door!😀
Dog...left that part out.
@@danmalloy6908 Haha! Here in Brazil what makes dogs crazy is birds. There are many and only cats can catch. Poor thing... LoL
Excellent vid, excellent adventure.
*Esme at 4.31; "I'm watching, therefore I'm helping" lol. Subbed 👍🏻
Awesome, thank you! 😄
You and Esmy(?) are a wonderful team :)
Thanks so much ☺️
Really enjoyed this video sir, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it Flyman! 👍
Awesome, so glad l found your channel.
Thanks Karl! Hope you enjoy the videos 👍
One of my favs or your episodes so far. The sharing of your -40C episode and your thoughts around knowing your limits was really insightful. I share you desire to keep pushing oneself and know what you can and can't do. As I've gotten older what I've learned to be more careful about is understanding that the line between can and can't changes in sneaky ways, especially when doing solo outings. I've never dealt with any cold like what you regularly seem to thrive in, but deal in the opposite with heat/humidity in TX - have to be cautious as a bad situation tends to snowball (no pun intended) quickly to the point where like you said, you're in survival mode. I also liked the food section - I've never heard of bannock but will have to give that a try as it looked delicious. I googled it and see it is originally from Scotland. Curious if you have family ties to Scotland? Enjoy, keep pushing, but stay safe!
Hi Rod - Thanks for the great comment and shared outlook! I, like you, but opposite, look at the heat and wonder how people cope with it and the humidity!!! 🥵 Give me the cold any day 😄 The bannock bread does originate from Scotland but it is a staple in Canada. Some of the first widespread settlers in Canada originated from Scotland and brought many of their traditions and food with them. "Nova Scotia" literally means "New Scotland". 🇨🇦 Bannock is an excellent camping food as you can carry it dry, never spoils and you can vary the flavour with other ingredients for longer trips. Best wishes Michael!
So at minus 40, you did not exceed your limit but you found it, you had however exceeded your comfort level. Personally I have never been that cold, I prefer the heat hence now living in Queensland, but I do remember an old (to a late teen) Colours saying "if your cold put a hat on!". At those temp's you are way beyond a hat! Thank's for the video mate, having just been outside working in 34C and 80% humidity all day, it was a VERY enjoyable escape! PS. Please excuse me for not taking culinary advise from someone used to compo cans!!! Stay safe brother.
Hi Steve, indeed every outing has a risk associated with it but as you commented at the time, this one way a little higher than acceptable 😄 I don’t know how you deal with those temps and humidity 🥵 That’s crazy!!! Hahaha - I miss compo rations especially the oatmeal biscuits 😋
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Oatmeal biscuits in tea- NATO standard, and call me weird, but Bacon Grill.... Didn't have them too often, preferred to wander down the mess for cheasey hammy eggy or an egg banjo!
Your shoulder will never heal if you hand saw everything! Love the new machine. Esme is styling in her jacket!
So true! My wife keeps telling me off for going camping and not resting! But its getting better! 😉 Esme loves that jacket - keeps her nice and warm 😊🐶
Awesome video as usual very relaxing
Glad you enjoyed Jerry! 👍
hi Michael and Esme! thank you for taking us along with you in this camping trip !!
Our pleasure!
Esme 💓😘 37:17 "Ahhhhhh.....That feels good dad." What a lucky little girl, gets to go on all these fun adventures with dad.
Thank you 🐶
LOL I call my Polaris Ranger the "Buggy" also. Here In Sudbury, Ontario alot less snow this year to.
Polaris Ranger and work horses too! I know right about the snow!! Very little this year 🤔 I'm hoping its not going to land all on one day!!! 😮
Hello Michael and esme. Thankyou for a new awesome great video. That was hilarious with esme arguing with the squirrels LOL!. Thankyou for the story i truly liked hearing it. Yall take care and be safe sir.
Glad you enjoyed it David! 👍
Cheesy bacon banock, that's living!
Indeed 😄
Beautiful location and great camping. Sir I want camping with you... love from india sir ji 🇮🇳🙏.
So nice of you Mudit 🇨🇦
Never had bannock that way. Looked delicious and will definitely try it tomorrow. Once again, a relaxing video. Thanks for that.
Glad you enjoyed it!! First for me too! LOL but I would recommend it. Simple to make and very tasty! 👍
Nice. I enjoy your videos
I appreciate that! 👍
Esme steals the show! Love that baby! Thank you really nice trip to take with you both...love the music! Great choice! Take care!
Our pleasure! 😊 Hope you are now feeling better!
Like number 801 my freind. Loved it.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What a nice outing for you and Esme. When you were putting her suave on she had the cutest look on her face as if to say, "nice to have a paw massage in the woods, I have him trained well". haha! Thanks for telling your really cold weather camping story. It will make people more aware of just how easy it is to find yourself in an emergency situation. The coldest I have cold camped was -20 Celsius and it was tarp camping. I had all the necessary gear but wouldn't go any colder than that, it was my limit. I hear you about getting older and the pillow, it is a must have for me too. Thanks for sharing. :) :)
Thanks Jacqueline! I think she likes her paws rubbed too 🐶. -20c cold camping is tough but with the right gear you can be warm at night - Its the getting out of the warm sleeping bag that's the problem 😄 Best wishes Michael!
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Out of the bag in the morning is a problem for sure! Burrrrrrr!
Love the tent. Esme so cute hiding her treat!
Thank you Jerry 😊
I like the ice fishing tent the best for simplicity and quick set up time. Like you said Michael it's way better to know it doesn't take a lot of time to set up and that is key in the cold. Stay safe my friend and keep the great videos coming.
Hi Mark, I like the ice fishing tent too. Very simple to put up and with those side straps it could weather any storm ⛈ The tents you have to cut all the poles for are ok but it’s so much extra work that adds an undetermined amount of extra time and energy 👍
thank you
You're welcome Ned!
As usual another great share. I am sorry to hear about your feet. That would really drive me crazy. I do not believe I have ever been that cold or do I care to experience that. I was raised in Pennsylvania around Lake Erie. I remember being so cold that I thought I would never warm up. But what you are talking about is a whole other level. Be careful. And please keep sharing. I look forward to them. Thank you.
Thanks Buck! Being a new Canadian I've had to learn the hard way for many things, especially living day to day in very cold temperatures. Its not too bad if you are prepared 😉
That was a scary close call. Really glad you made it. When you described what -40c was like, it brought back memories when I used to deliver bulk propane. For security reasons sometimes we could not bring the truck inside a heated garage. So the repairs were done outside. In addition to the cold, liquid propane is at -42c, so just a few drops on already frozen hands and it resulted in severe burn instantly. Anyway, that tent/stove set up sure seemed comfy and Esme trying to hide her food was so cute to watch. And just so you know Michael, when Esme is conversing with the squirrel, we're not really paying attention to what your saying !! HaHa
Take care mon ami!
Yup -40c is cold - its been below -30c here all week so far 🥶 I know what you mean - I did the same thing reading the bubbles after I posed the video 😁 Best wishes and stay safe!
The Muffin Man, eh? Very funny. Also funny to see Esme burying part of her breakfast...BTW, you might want to listen to my radio show on Sundays at 5 p.m., Central time, on Alabama Public Radio. I play 30s and 40s music. It's called Getting Sentimental Over You: the program of big band memories. Not sure I've ever mentioned it before. You can listen, at that time, via www.apr.org. good trip, as always. Never knew about bannock. I need to try it.
I found that music on the UA-cam music library - It just stood out 😄. David - Ill check out you show!! That's awesome! 👍 I'm a big fan of Édith Piaf 😉
I like her too!
you should try a old throw rug for the floor over a tarp
Hi Scott - Floors in winter hot tents don't work very well and they are best not used in my experience. 👍
Great video. Love Esme and wanting to save her bannock.
Thanks Priscilla! Sometimes she is just too cute! 😊🐶
Just one question...Oh do you know the muffin man? LOL
Hmm the muffin man you say.....😄
Another great video,, keep having a good time and be safe.
Thanks, you too! 👍
Great video again, thanks! Esme is natural filmstar 😊👍.
Thank you! 😀
A very nice tent and stove. The food looked good and Esme was right on point as usual. -13F is about as far as I want to go when out in the country. After that it gets to be to be to cold to be messing with any kind of material. Take care and stay safe, Al
Thanks Al!! Yup once the temp gets below that, things can go south quickly. -20c / -4f is just about right for me 😄 Its a nice temperature difference from the cold outside to the warm inside 😊
enjoyed the video. I look forward to watching your productions. I remember the video your referenced where it got to -40. I commented at the time that you were putting yourself in danger. life is a learning experience. stay safe my internet friend.
Yup that was cold! Every trip has an element of danger but that one was higher than acceptable 😉 Stay safe too my friend - Best wishes Michael 👍
Most pleasant and calming video I have seen thus far in the winter camping videos genre 🥺 love it!
Awesome! Thank you!
Oh Michael put some Peaches and Cream creme corn in the Bannock keeps it less chewy old trapper made some one day fishing Awesome meal .
That sound like a great idea! 👍 I'll have to experiment 😉
With all those speaking roles for Esme, she’ll need to be a member of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.
Shhh 🤫 She will want more riders than she has now!!!! I already have to remove all the broken biscuits from her dog treats as it is, or she goes crazy! 😄
Just thinking...not always possible but I wanted to suggest dragging the tree to your camp and cutting it there. Might save a bit of labour.
Hey Dan, I find its a clear site like that and I drop it close to the Can Am it saves a lot of effort. You are right, in deep snow I hook the log up and drag it to camp and process it there. Nothing worse than moving around in deep snow with a live chainsaw trying to cut logs. 😬 Great tip! 😉
i found your channel looking into tent cots and have been watching the videos ever since. keep up the good work!
Awesome! Thank you Billy!
And here I am in the morning drinking a coffee and watching your video! Meanwhile in MB it's... -38c no camping this weekend but! Next weekend I'm testing a new heater for my tent that I might use or not. Cheers!
Yup - Dropped down to -30c here in town 🥶 - I'm also hoping that next weekend it might warm up a little. I'm curious about the new heater now 🤔 - lol
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors It's a fuel fire heater run on 12v dc and uses diesel. I got it a while ago for either my camper or hot tenting but since it require power I need either a battery for overnight or an outlet. And since my friend wants to try his wood stove and tent I just decided to go to my usual campground in town. Close to everything and far enough so that you think you are camping.
@@bakupcpu That sounds great!! I bet my Jackery 500 would run the 12v for a night 🤔 I don't think those things draw too much current. It will be nice to check out your buddies stove and tent also. I'll look forward to watching the video 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors i'll ask him if he doesn't mind showing his set-up on youtube :) The heater run at abour 600m Amp once the temperature is reach the start-up and shutdown are the main power draw about 10 amp for the glow plug. I figure that for about a night of 8 hours I would need about 30 Amp hour battery. maybe a summer project to find a battery and make a box for all of it.
Michael thanks for sharing such an Experience, I have skied in Australia and it has been no way that cold but also hypothermia creeps in which happened to me as i was getting exhaust and was ordered off our mountain which is no way as big as yours. Very important to know your limits Alan Australia really enjoy your series
Thanks Alan! The cold can be a dangerous foe. As you mentioned hypothermia is hard to spot in yourself sometimes and can quickly lead to a very bad outcome! Glad you made it safe off the mountain 👍
Like and respect your story about your 40 below or more trip....I grew up in northern Ontario ...about the same temps when I walked ten minutes at the most from our arena to home ....frost bit the end of my nose ,,,,did it ever hurt un thawing ...lol....So ya great advise ....Carefull when its 40 Below !!!
As a new Canadian I've had to learn about the cold late in life and I have the upmost respect for how Canadians deal with the extreme cold day-to-day with little fuss or complaint!! You certainly are a hardy bread of people 🇨🇦 I've heard many horror stories from my wife as she's a nurse. Frostbite is awful and it doesn't take long to get in the right conditions! I hope your nose recovered ok! 👍
Great film making as always Micheal. I totally understood your feelings about the -40 camp. I'm from north east of Edmonton and have camped in those temperatures. I must say its less then desirable. Keep making great videos. I look forward to watching your adventures every time!
Awesome, thank you Marc! I agree, in those temps its less camping and more surviving 😄
Great video Michael! You sure do have a awesome dog!!!
Thank you very much! She a special pup 🐶
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors what kinda of dog is she?
@@jemmons2694 Here's a video all about Esme 😊 ua-cam.com/video/WrKR4tA6HK0/v-deo.html
Love these type of videos!
Glad you like them Ken! 👍
-40 is to cold to be camping even with a hot tent and by yourself. Glad you know your limit.
Indeed - the risk is not worth it for me 👍
That bacon & cheese concoction looks like it needs some HP Sauce
Good old HP sauce!!! 😄
Thanks Michael.
Still enjoying each adventure.
Does the stove melt the ground snow in the tent and cause any condensation issues?
I have never used an indoor camp stove and appreciate all the knowledge you provide.
So the stove does melt the snow somewhat but it quickly soaks into the ground or evaporates. The heat is very dry from a wood stove and with the breathability of the canvas on the snowtrekker there is no condensations 👍
To much like hard work by hand saw,chainsaw powerrrrrr can't beat it look out Paul Bunyan man with a chainsaw. Take care and be safe from western Australia 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
Thanks John! I'll check him out for sure! Best wishes from chilly Canada 🇨🇦
If I had an ATV I’d bring a chainsaw too. Pulling a pulk sled I wouldn’t unless it’s not very far. Thanks for sharing. Take care and stay safe.
Totally understand. Makes sense to me 👍
I love the logo and Esme cloud talking 🥰❤️ double love the long videos👌👏 you didn’t have stomachache after that meal ? 😁
Thanks Andriy 😊 Glad you enjoyed it! I managed to save half the bannock for the truck ride home the next day! It kept very well! 😉
Thats an awesome at,v such a shame the tiny back box makes it a joke.
The box is actually one of the biggest in the UTV world 👍
Experienced those types of temperatures while posted down the Falkland s and South Georgia not fun at all.
Yup - I "almost" got posted to the Falklands for a 6 month stint but managed to dodge it 😉 Thinking about it now - I would have probably enjoyed it - lol 😄 It does get brutally cold there, that's for sure! 👍
6:19, when you’re Solo, you need a Chewbacca or in this case an Esme ...
Hahaha - She tries to help 😄🐶
Love all your videos, curious about the pants you are wearing! Yet to find a decent pair of pants that aren't to heavy or too light.
Matthew - I've tried over the years many pairs of pants and have found only a few that work well. The pants I wear now are the Helikon-Tex Woodsman Pants ($100 CAD). They are very durable, comfortable and have a velcro closure to allow you to adjust the waist. I wear them all four season and in winter I just wear a merino wool base layer beneath. For the money they are hands down the best I've tried 👍
Awesome. Thanks for the reply, definitely going to be giving them a try!
My husband & I discovered your awesome channel today! We absolutely love your sweet dog! May I ask what breed is she? We would love to find one! Thank you
I'm so glad you found and like the channel. Here's a video all about Esme 😊 ua-cam.com/video/WrKR4tA6HK0/v-deo.html - Best wishes Michael & Esme 🐶
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors thank you so much for sharing your link. I absolutely loved every minute of it! You are both blessed! 🐶❤️
Any more issues with the can am battery & cold?
Always looks so much like a great time.
Hi Mike - So far so good. I'm still running the same battery and I think the combination of having the battery on a battery conditioner/trickle charger when not in use has fixed the battery and the engine getting worn in a bit has made starting easier. However, I still carry 2 boosters 😄
Nice video and editing. Where can I find the log carrier that you use? Thanks for providing the temperature conversation 😊 I can’t wait for my next winter camping adventure. Kimberly in the PNW.
Hi K W - That’s just a log carrier I made on my sewing machine 10 years ago 😀 They are very simple to make but you can buy them. They are great labor saver and can be used for so many things 👍 Good luck on your next trip ⛺️
Nais
Salamat, aking kaibigan! 👍
Hi Michael. I enjoy your videos and appreciate your thoughtful explanations and opinions. I have the same insulated Klymit mattress. Do you use your breath or a compression bag to fill it? Mine tends to lose significant pressure in very cold conditions. Thank you.
Hi Cory - Thanks for the kind comment! I love that mattress too! This is my second one, as the first one started loosing pressure. The NEW version has 1 valve not 2. I found the early version wasn't great for holding the pressure and Klymit replaced it under warranty. I use a dewalt tire inflator (DCC020IB) that I carry for my UTV that also has low pressure air too! 😉 I normally blow it up with the DeWalt then let it sit for a while to acclimatize, then put a few mouthfuls of air in. With the new mat I've had no issues at all, even when sleeping on the ground at -25c! 👍
Great video. You selected a beautiful spot for you & Esme. One question: is there a reason you do not use a ground cloth? Thanks!
Thanks! 👍 In cold conditions tent floors don't work in hot tents. When the tent is warm the ice on the ground melts under the floor and then re-freezes binding the floor to the ice. Removing it afterwards in difficult and can destroy the material. I use a smaller mat by my bed to be able to step onto it but it never gets warm enough for the ice to melt it to the floor and its easy to remove. Plus you are going in and out with snowy boots that would accumulate lots of water on the top of the floor. Spruce bows are great for flooring but I prefer not to cut them and I leave the trees alone. Its not worth it for short trips and is best done in very remote areas in my opinion 👍 - Hope that helps!
It does indeed...thanks much!
I was 313# one 1/2 years ago. I looked up a keto diet,lost 100# to date. Halped my health and fill younger again.
That’s awesome 👍
Hey Michael, another tremendous video. Just a question or two. What part of the UK are you from, and what brought you to Canada?
Hi Frank - Before I left England I lived just outside Oxford. I decided to move to Canada to pursue my passion for the outdoors 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Well, you have certainly adapted to the environment here. Cheers mate!
I like the tent but wow expensive.
It is but I should have it for the next 20 years, so over that period as long as I look after it, then it doesn't work out as expensive as some of the "cheaper" tent. I also payed a little less as it was cheaper 3 years ago 😉
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Thanks! 👍
Like the snow trekker videos 👍
I use mushers wax even in the fall for my lab during hunting season
Did you try the other wood stove in the snow trekker?
Hi David - that awesome!!! I really like the mushers wax too 👍 I did try the Danchel stove in the Snowtrekker and it does fit. However, where I pitched the tent the stove pipe was way to high to insert it without hitting the trees but I could tell from the stove body that it would work fine 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors so you think the Danchel stove is a good viable option for the snow trekker?
@@davidclendening9732 Hi David, I wouldn’t choose it over the Kni-co stove personally as the Kni-co is larger and will keep the tent hotter and for longer. The Kni-co also has the side table and other accessories. If you had another light weight tent setup and wanted the Danchel to use with both tents or you just want to have a very light weight stove for transport reasons, then sure that would work. 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors yeah I have a four dog titanium model but..... it’s not packable very similar to kinni stove
I was thinking for fall early spring canoe trips hunting fishing trips hiking in
For middle of winter I would use my Four dog Ti
Motorized access then four dog also
@@davidclendening9732 In that case it would work fine - The stove jack in my Snowtrekker is 3" and the stove pipe for the Danchel is 2 1/2" so slightly smaller. I'd also consider the Winnerwell Fast Fold Titanium stove - Quicker to setup 👍 I haven't canoed for years and need to get out this year and do some 🛶
Nothing to do with this video, but I have a question about the Teton sleeping bags. Back on Christmas 2018, you posted a video where the zipper of your Teton Celsius XL broke (I believe it was the first use of the bag). Was that a one off? I’ve seen you using Teton bags in other videos. Have you had any other zipper issues with their bags? I’m asking because I’m thinking of getting one and I’ve seen other people write in reviews that the zippers can be problematic. If you don’t recommend them, is there a better brand that you’d recommend for the Teton Vista 1 Tent / Cot Combo? Thanks!! And I love the videos; they’re so relaxing to watch.
Hi Jason, I replaced the bag by returning it to amazon and I have not had the same issue again. I think the zips used on the bags could be better (metal rather than plastic coil) but they are very affordable and the XXL is a nice big bag. If you are in Canada these bags often go on sale for 50% off and are bulkier but a better option. bit.ly/2MYaR08 You can change out the 3 layers in the woods bag to match your temperature requirements. I own two of them and love them. The TETON bags are easier to pack and do the job just fine so I mix and match depending on how I feel that day 😉 Hope that helps!
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors It does! Thank you!!
46:50 😂😂
Glad you liked it! 🐶
I have a little lighter like yours. How long have you had it?
I think maybe 3 years - Works great still 😉
That's a great CI pot, is that on your store?
Hi Jerry - I got that from Canadian Tire on sale for $70 CAD. I think they have similar on amazon but I haven't used them 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Thanks for the info, picked one up Great pot!
How do you keep bears away from your food?
No bears in Winter - all sleeping 💤🐻 - During the other times, you need to keep everything super clean, don't leave anything around that will attract them to camp. Black bears are pretty skittish and don't like to be around people where I camp 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Do you hang your food and trash on the tree?
What brand and size stove do you have for the 8 x10 tent?
Hi Frank - I have the Snowtrekker Small Stove (www.snowtrekkertents.com/tent-stoves/) Its a slightly modified Kni-Co stove. Its matched to the 8x10 tent and works well.
I have another question regarding your tent do you feel that your tent size would be sufficient for 2 people with equipment such as cots, stove, hunting back packs, etc? Thanks
Steve the squirrel is a real jerk
Hahaha - 😄🐿
Are you no longer a vegetarian?
I started eating meat again after 3 years of vegetarianism as I wasn't feeling great. I eat limited meat for now but would like to return to it but I will need to figure out a better system for it to be long term.
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Thank you for sharing, I'm considering it for myself. I remember watching a old video of yours and you mentioned it.
chainsaw+work smarter not harder
You got it 😉
nice video michael and esme stay safe
Thanks Kevin!