RAIN HAMMERS TENT. LIVING ALONE IN THE WOODS. SQUIRREL PROBLEMS

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  • @ElainaSearles
    @ElainaSearles Рік тому +11

    I'm holding my phone in my tent on our airmattres watching you. We have been homeless for 2 years but living in a tent since April 1'st in maine. We have come a long way and are getting ready to buy a canvas hot tent that we can put a wood stove in. Now that we have been living off grid for so long we have come to love it. I have learned so much from watching youtubers like yourself. I absolutely love the woods and the peace and quiet. My husband always says we're living off grid in the grid. I hope you're home doesn't get affected by the fires. I live in maine and we have had the smoke and smelt it coming this way and we pray for you all!! God bless and keep you safe.

  • @piglet492
    @piglet492 Рік тому +35

    Hi Jay! A suggestion on your squirrel problems with your pan. Store them upside down. It will keep any unwanted guests from making any unwanted deposits. 😊

  • @Vanhockeymom
    @Vanhockeymom Рік тому +1

    Omg the aurora photos are amazing! Glad you finally got rain, hopefully everyone can go home soon

  • @sammiedpowerlifter7084
    @sammiedpowerlifter7084 Рік тому +1

    That rain would just make me sleep, I find the rain falling on a tent roof so relaxing!

  • @darkfangnightcrow
    @darkfangnightcrow Рік тому +2

    You've been a youtuber I've been watching for a while now and you have always been awesome I always wish the best for you.

  • @annemarieandrus3912
    @annemarieandrus3912 Рік тому +2

    Hi from New Jersey! We’re sitting on our 🛥 watching you cook!

  • @snotina
    @snotina Рік тому +2

    Must say...when I was listening when you were having your shower I wasnt sure what "kind" of video I was watching. 😮😊

  • @dalevandebeek2041
    @dalevandebeek2041 Рік тому +3

    Jay i watch A LOT of camp videos, Kent Survival, Joe Robinet etc but you are my favourite. I love how you love food and your humility and willingness to learn. Lets not forget your sheer guts to try the untried shall we say. Carry on my friend 🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @theglamgram
    @theglamgram Рік тому +2

    Nice tag line...made it sound like your tent collapsed. I hope you can go home very soon and be reunited with Crystal and your pup.

  • @robertlee7585
    @robertlee7585 Рік тому +1

    Jay you are the Bill Murray of the Woods with your little Squirrel friend. 😂🐿️

  • @frederickmoller
    @frederickmoller Рік тому +15

    Yeah, you guys need all the rain that you can get, it's in your best interests to stop all those forest fires and get everyone back home and get on with their lives. As always I'm praying for the people the north who I adore!

  • @wolfgangmikeleit4630
    @wolfgangmikeleit4630 Рік тому +6

    Dear Jay, youl'll never be alone! We all are with you in our minds. I watch every episode of your videos. You made the right decision, to go to this spot in the woods. And it seems to be a great adventure. And I guess, you and the land needed this rain very much! I wish you all the best out there, many greetings from Wuppertal, Germany, take care, yours, Wolfgang. 👍💫🏕👋

  • @rlwings
    @rlwings Рік тому +4

    I feel like I'm watching one of those movies where the main character goes out to camp and slowly looses his mind on camera Lol. :)

  • @plandgren
    @plandgren Рік тому +1

    I totally agree Jay. Nothing beats Kraft Mac n cheese and hotdogs when your camping. I absolutely love it.

  • @johnsonlam
    @johnsonlam Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your feelings, during the hardtime.

  • @Chiamex
    @Chiamex Рік тому +1

    "I've been in a can flavor."....😅
    It was nice seeing the Big Dipper in your view of the sky. I see it on clear nights in my view of the sky from the southern shores of Lake Ontario.

  • @nancytipton2640
    @nancytipton2640 Рік тому +2

    Hey Jay, we love that you talk to us on your phone video so we know you are safe. Outdoor showers are the best…so refreshing. Hope all the rain somehow helps with the fire situation. Hang in there…😊

  • @Derknat
    @Derknat Рік тому

    I love that you just put words on the difference between being by your self an being alone, being by yourself is by choosing and being alone is a situation forced upon you ❤

  • @lisace1787
    @lisace1787 Рік тому +9

    Hi Jay, I live in Toronto but grew up in northern Ontario. Love watching your videos because the wilderness reminds me of home 🌲🌳 and you’re always so positive! Take care & stay safe.

    • @jaylegere
      @jaylegere  Рік тому +2

      Right on. Thanks for watching

    • @frederickmoller
      @frederickmoller Рік тому +4

      I'm from Timmins, and lived here my whole life (68 years) and will never live in the southern part of the province.

    • @lisace1787
      @lisace1787 Рік тому +3

      @@frederickmoller I love Toronto but I’m always homesick for the north!

    • @dalevandebeek2041
      @dalevandebeek2041 Рік тому +1

      I also grew up in Northern Ontario Canada Kirkland Lake, where are you from. We just came back from vacation in KL I miss the bush. I currently live just outside St.Catharines in a small town called Fonthill. Not far from you in TO.❤

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 Рік тому +3

    Vinegar in a spray bottle is really handy to have on hand. Buy a Gallon , it makes for an awesome cleaner. Just spray it on your dishes and wipe off with a hand towel.

  • @savagelexlex1296
    @savagelexlex1296 Рік тому +1

    I have the same exact shower pump for 3 years, had use it for 2 thing, showers and emptying my boat after a rainy day. I love it

  • @r.c.g.811
    @r.c.g.811 Рік тому +3

    9:02 Ahahaha. Is what the body needs.
    Great upload!! 🫡

  • @brendahogue5487
    @brendahogue5487 Рік тому +3

    Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. Jay may the lord bless and protect you alone in the wilderness

  • @asifiqbalofficial5329
    @asifiqbalofficial5329 Рік тому

    As you said, I am laying at my bed bed and watching your video but at the same time I feel that I am with you. Thanks for sharing such moments with us.

  • @lvallejo88
    @lvallejo88 Рік тому

    Yes you are right are talking to me hella there, just to let you know you're video's give me so much peace and relax me. Love them keep up the good work I'm stuck watching you and the outdoors boys on UA-cam. Love youre guys videos.

  • @johneriksen5504
    @johneriksen5504 Рік тому

    Jay, I’ve always liked that you will will go with the comfort foods you grew up with.

  • @barryevans6089
    @barryevans6089 Рік тому +1

    That Bison shot was amazing. Really gives a sense of scale to your location. Here in Malta, there are small lizards lol.

  • @vannshuttleworth4738
    @vannshuttleworth4738 Рік тому +1

    Letters from Canadian Jay. Stay safe.

  • @madamecampsalot6384
    @madamecampsalot6384 Рік тому

    Hey Jay! Great video. Try folding your excess flooring under to them size and shape of your tent. That way it won't collect water that could run inside.

  • @claireleboucher4597
    @claireleboucher4597 Рік тому +12

    Congratulations from France and all my admiration for your resistance to this disaster!

  • @TheGhostlyone182
    @TheGhostlyone182 Рік тому +1

    Yes you're absolutely right Jay, in my case my phone. I'm so happy that you're all still ok during the awful wildfires! You have the survival skills and your family is safe.

  • @spiritawaywithme
    @spiritawaywithme Рік тому

    Hi Jay, I stumbled upon your video today while taking a sick day. This is extremely healing and therapeutic for someone who doesn't reside anywhere near the wilderness and is living a hustle-bustling lifestyle. Thank you for sharing this! New subscriber here.

  • @cleocat1763
    @cleocat1763 11 місяців тому

    I live in Illinois in the United States and we had horrible smoke from the Canadian forest fires last summer. The smoke was so bad down here, there were air quality warnings issued, telling people to stay indoors. I can't imagine what you all were going through up there!

  • @soniayoung7531
    @soniayoung7531 Рік тому +2

    Hi Jay the northern lights are so beautiful, the squirrel wants food, sorry you are still on evacuation notice ,praying everything returns to some form of normalcy soon stay safe

    • @juditate111
      @juditate111 Рік тому +1

      I agree that the squirrel wants food, but I do not suggest feeding it. Then it will only get more aggressive, and you will never get rid of it.

  • @meggiekaras
    @meggiekaras Рік тому

    Jay I always leave dishes, pots, and pans upside down just in case, the bucket and big pot can collect rain water stay safe and enjoy

  • @tedhockstad243
    @tedhockstad243 Рік тому +2

    Hello Jay, a shower after a few days of roughing it. Is the best feeling ever. Mac & cheese w/dogs or sausage. Even baloney too 😋😋 rodents are nasty. Turn pots & pans upside down. Hopefully you can return home soon. Thoughts and prayers are with you as well as your country men/women. Stay safe be well. Praying 🙏 for more rain for the fire areas

  • @bruschi8148
    @bruschi8148 Рік тому +1

    Jay get some star san! It's a great no rinse sanitizer the is used in restaurants and the home brew community.. Awesome stuff

  • @joanpodmjerski9330
    @joanpodmjerski9330 Рік тому +2

    So glad you can take a shower.😊😅😂🙃🫠😉🙂🙃

  • @irishheart4768
    @irishheart4768 Рік тому +1

    Great video Jay, God bless stay safe & well. ❤

  • @fayepotts3279
    @fayepotts3279 Рік тому +2

    Hi Jay!
    So sorry you are still on evacuation notice!
    Praying for rain over the fires.
    Next time you go to a supply run, pick up a squirrel trap cage.
    Put some peanut butter and a few nuts as bate. Works every time!
    Bring it away about 8-10 miles away.

    • @nikitaderbenev5811
      @nikitaderbenev5811 Рік тому

      and some fruit/vegetables lol

    • @bachtomin213
      @bachtomin213 Рік тому

      10/22 and a three power scope and end his asz in about 15 minutes flat.

  • @Rustyfingaz
    @Rustyfingaz Рік тому

    Blessings to you and yours this times, glad your self preserving

  • @michaelzamonas9802
    @michaelzamonas9802 Рік тому +1

    You’re hanging tough Jay.
    Prayers and hope for you and everyone affected.

  • @Nobucksolutions
    @Nobucksolutions Рік тому +2

    Jay we've talked a few times before.. I changed my channel name before I put out videos. But my wife thinks Im nuts because I consider Mac n cheese or beans n wieners gourmet. But like u said, it's so delicious I'd still be eating it if I were a billionair lol. Glad to see you're thriving during the evacuations. Most people are wildly stressed out trying to figure out what to do... then there's you, just chilling out in the woods making the best of it. Very admirable. Hope all stays well and ends well for you. Have enjoyed every video since the beginning. Thank you for the good content.

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 Рік тому +3

    HEY! Hello Jay and thumbs UP!!

  • @elwoodtaylor1092
    @elwoodtaylor1092 Рік тому

    Right on Jay, its been raining here to but were not complaining at all, its better than forest fires, soon it will be snow, Keep your stick on the ice and stay safe

  • @eliworley6804
    @eliworley6804 Рік тому

    Jay you are right we are right here with you all the way. We are listening to you every video you post it sends us notifications and we are there. God Bless you and stay safe.

  • @karlsteffen7804
    @karlsteffen7804 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the vid Jay. As always. Cant wait for the next one.

  • @2fast65
    @2fast65 Рік тому +1

    Great video Jay in your situation rain is a good thing.

  • @ReneVandyk
    @ReneVandyk Рік тому

    Hi Jay Avery time I here fire in the woods I think of all the people and animals and hope they find safe places and I pray for that 😊

  • @optimoprimo132
    @optimoprimo132 Рік тому +1

    "I hear something rubbing steel".
    I can imagine those Canadian squirrels all sitting around putting on war paint and sharpening their bowie knives to raid the camp.
    Whatever you do don't let them into any energy drinks.
    We saw what can happen from the movie, "Over the Hedge".

    • @sandollarj504
      @sandollarj504 Рік тому

      Hammy : Coffee, coffee, Coffee,............

  • @joanpodmjerski9330
    @joanpodmjerski9330 Рік тому

    So glad to here from you. I'm so glad you are ok and stay safe be careful out there.😊😊🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣😉😉😉😉😉

  • @Phiz787
    @Phiz787 Рік тому

    Jackery is good, and Bluetti! Those are the only 2 we have experience with, but the Jackery is my favorite.

  • @philljeffrey8221
    @philljeffrey8221 Рік тому +1

    Hey Jay, best to you buddy keeping it upbeat and positive. Your experience with the squirrel reminded me of a book called “my side of the mountain”, and your tormentor should be “the Baron”. If you haven’t read or listen before, I think you would appreciate.

  • @suebrown3465
    @suebrown3465 Рік тому +1

    I like your set up
    There's a lot of new items in your equipment this time
    I like your shower…looks like it really felt good..good job on the blurring
    I didn’t think they still make Klik and it’s brother Kam!
    Mr Squirrel is now your official camping buddy
    Hoping all goes well and you have plenty of movies and shows to watch at night
    Take care 🇨🇦❤️

  • @patbeaudoin4237
    @patbeaudoin4237 Рік тому

    Hi to you to Jay nice to see you doing ok.The meals look good as usual. 🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jankarel6454
    @jankarel6454 Рік тому +1

    I hope you are keeping the bear spray handy while you are out and about.

  • @dropshot1967
    @dropshot1967 Рік тому +1

    Next time, just clean the pan with water and then heat it over the stove for a few minutes. Temperatures of 150-200 C (or higher) do far more to disinfect that pan than all those wipes. Cast Iron should easily be able to withstand that.
    I usually shave my head by washing it with a washcloth or in/after a shower to moisten and soften the hair and then shave it with a cartridge razor like a Gillette mach 3. No electricity is needed and a single blade lasts for around 10 shavings (I only have to shave it twice a week though as my blonde/grey hair is not really noticeable until 3/4 days after I shave).

  • @mitchguenette8470
    @mitchguenette8470 Рік тому +1

    Very good mon ami

  • @firewalkwithme7560
    @firewalkwithme7560 Рік тому +1

    It was very fortunate how that small black cloud descended from the sky and gave you a much-needed shower.

  • @TravisWalkerExperience
    @TravisWalkerExperience Рік тому +1

    These are pretty interesting, Jay. Be safe out there. I’m watching!

  • @amybletcher3496
    @amybletcher3496 Рік тому +1

    Hello, i am watching because we have a hurricane coming to Florida. We also have possible tornado warning as well. So I am stocking up and praying. I'm praying for you as well.
    Stay safe

  • @ReneVandyk
    @ReneVandyk Рік тому

    Hi Jay you make Awesome and amazing good food Awesome chef 😊

  • @Kblack2024
    @Kblack2024 Рік тому

    Yayyy let it rain .. we need it in theses dry times 👍🏼

  • @jasonbennett8875
    @jasonbennett8875 Рік тому +5

    Hi Jay!!! It’s great to see you are making the best of a bad situation hope everyone is doing well and staying safe up there!!!!

  • @daughterofgodcarolv8411
    @daughterofgodcarolv8411 Рік тому

    Greetings from NJ Jay. Im so glad we can keep you company. You could also do the shower inside one of your tents by bringing along a blow up kiddie pool to stand in. Thought about it for my pop up camper. You said your Buddy Dave was near by. Maybe you could visit with him at his place to break up the monotony of your time there? Or he could visit. Never miss a video!

  • @Biwi1947
    @Biwi1947 Рік тому

    Thank God it rained despite the problems! Still sending mega thoughts & good wishes from Montana. Surely things will turn for the better soon.

  • @williammeek7218
    @williammeek7218 Рік тому

    Lunch ala tent, culinary arts in the wild. Jay you got great taste. Glad the rains came you need all you can get. From the start I thought you were going to get rained out.

  • @DonP_is_lostagain
    @DonP_is_lostagain Рік тому

    Glad you've been safe. I have one of those shower units, and I found they need plumbers tape on the hose to head part. They work great though! Great camp you have there, and all that rain helped alleviate the fires a bit. Stay safe!

  • @davea1771
    @davea1771 Рік тому

    See things from the squirrel's perspective.
    You roll into town, set up a tent, have food and tools all over, just getting in the way and crimping his style. Squirrel thinks (in his best Bugs Bunny voice) "You realize ... this means war."
    At this point it's either you or the squirrel, and he's not quitting. Best resolution may be to declare a truce and get used to it. :-) Things could be a lot worse. You've got a pretty comfortable setup going there. Hopefully it will be over soon. Hang in there.

  • @QsTechService1
    @QsTechService1 Рік тому

    Pretty nice technique for taking a shower and washing dishes you could even use the sprayer to spray the dishes off after cleaning
    Awesome photos of time lapse of the stars as always stay safe out there, bro

  • @jmcmonster
    @jmcmonster Рік тому +1

    No shame in that food, my man. I ate all sorts of that growing up. Not sure if they have the same in Canada, but lots of hamburger helper and Kraft.

  • @tanyaa6452
    @tanyaa6452 Рік тому +1

    Hey Jay, the Buffalo segment was cool. He walked by you and looked as if to say, "What's up"!

  • @snotina
    @snotina Рік тому +1

    I always store pots and pans upside down when not using them. This ensures any little critter doesnt climb in and do his business in my stuff!!

  • @jaspatters1
    @jaspatters1 Рік тому

    It's mouse poop. Store upside down as others have said. Mouse traps will help. Get the easy reset, a must for your camp as well. Also use silicone utensils on your pan to keep the finish good. 😊

  • @dougcote351
    @dougcote351 Рік тому +2

    Hey Dave, you should have built a tripod 6 feet high and attached the shower head to it... try that for the next one....

  • @deanmartin9358
    @deanmartin9358 Рік тому

    amazing way to shower Jay you seem to have covered all the bases as for the rain over in the uk we have had our worst summer july/ august just a total washout wishing you all the best

  • @StephaneLachance-m7i
    @StephaneLachance-m7i Рік тому

    I liked every minute of this video !! You were well prepared and you are doing well. Hope you get back home soon. Take care from Québec !!

  • @maggiebockus6618
    @maggiebockus6618 Рік тому

    You are amazing. Stay safe!!

  • @deekelley891
    @deekelley891 Рік тому

    You know, lots of folks really like squirrel. Especially folks down in the US. I bet you could find a good recipe! 😉 I also enjoy our conversations-you’re just my Canadian friend I’ve not met physically. Like my 4th grade pen pal from Japan. Might want to get a metal truck tool chest for storing food and other ‘chewable’s’. Be safe, Jay.

  • @gcruishank9663
    @gcruishank9663 Рік тому

    Yep, squirrels and mice can be a BIG pain the in rear camping. They can poop all over and chew up stuff. Not a bad idea to bring mice traps and maybe even a small squirrel cage/trap. Have to get one of those shower nozzles. Looks pretty good.

  • @Sn0wb3ar
    @Sn0wb3ar Рік тому

    Hi from Winnipeg Jay! Glad to see you're thriving out there. Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it, but if you're going to have one of those power stations around most of the time it might not be a bad idea to look into a 12v portable fridge/freezer. I know Ecoflow has just come out with a new one, and their power stations look to be pretty sweet.

  • @livmaria942
    @livmaria942 Рік тому

    Hi Dear Jay, Good to see you are well and in a good mood. It's sad with the animals that tease you, they are incredibly persistent. I sympathize camp in my garden in the tent with pouring rain and wind.😉😁 I live on a peninsula with the North Sea and the fjord around my house is close to the water and a mega bird sanctuary. Here it roars with thunder and storm surges. But I love it and get to read a lot, but my labrador male Anton wants to sleep inside the house with my son.🤣 Hope you can return home soon to the dog and your sweet girlfriend. Take care now, many warm thoughts and hugs to you Maria Denmark,❤🙏😊

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 Рік тому

    Its been quite the summer! Resting is good. Hear ya on the toxic wipes but running a clean camp kitchen, as you do so well, is essential. Squirrels drive me nuts! Take care out there, Jay. Hello from southern Alberta .👍😎🇨🇦🐿

  • @Just_CPaul
    @Just_CPaul Рік тому

    Help with the dropping in your pan, after your done using it for the day cover the inside with black pepper. They hate it 😊

  • @markdarden4066
    @markdarden4066 Рік тому +2

    Video is super clear! You bring me so much company Jay, thank you neither of us are alone.
    What foods did you bug out with?
    And a shower is an amazing thing

    • @jaylegere
      @jaylegere  Рік тому

      I've got enough stuff to survive a few weeks.

  • @jetman258
    @jetman258 Рік тому +1

    Be glad for any rain at this point. Keep chin up. Crazy times were living in.

  • @teddysmith457
    @teddysmith457 Рік тому

    All I have to say Jay is them droppings are very small for squirrel droppings. For future info. Yes, you take saran wrap and cover those dishes and pots and pans. It would most likely keep the inside of your pans free of debris.

  • @mr.clawhands2536
    @mr.clawhands2536 Рік тому

    Sitting on my couch watching you talk on your tailgate on my TV while looking at stock prices on my phone up in Northern Ontario. Have a good one Jay 👍

  • @rosaolbera8768
    @rosaolbera8768 Рік тому

    Jay you are still there I really hope you can get back to your home soon and find everything find peace take care of yourself outthere praying for everyone there stay safe Rosa

  • @LindaStein-ze8bk
    @LindaStein-ze8bk Рік тому

    Way cool shower gadget. Wow a Bison? No way. Pesky squirrels. They are cute but stinkers for sure. Where there's a will there's a way. LOL

  • @bwcok7947
    @bwcok7947 Рік тому

    Them Fairydiddles will chew a hole to get into your tent if you are not watching. Chewed a hole into my cabelas kitchen canvas cupboard and all it had was canned food inside. They are just nosey at times.

  • @susanm9824
    @susanm9824 Рік тому +1

    Watch that the squirrel doesn’t chew your truck’s wires.😮

  • @scooterhughes9118
    @scooterhughes9118 Рік тому +2

    Hey Jay! I've got a suggestion for you. For your shower, if you have the stuff to make it with, make you a shower curtain and a frame to hang it on , for the purpose of the camera. That way nobody can see you on camera. I like how you are surviving out there. That's what we call " roughing it ". We use to do it alot during hunting season. When deer season rolled around we would spend weeks out on hunting leases. I remember taking baths in the cold creek. Talk about making you feel like a new man lol! Anyway, continue to stay safe out there !

    • @juditate111
      @juditate111 Рік тому

      Or, when you take your shower just tell us to close our eyes and will not look!

    • @scooterhughes9118
      @scooterhughes9118 Рік тому

      😂 @juditate111

  • @kurtz260
    @kurtz260 Рік тому

    Looks like you could use a "camper" top (not sure what they call them up there, but i mean like what Mav uses). Lightweight aluminum ones are easy to put on and take off and would keep critters out, they have a rack top on some too so nice for hauling a canoe.the brands ive been looking into for solar powerstations are jackery, bluetti, anker, and ecoflow. When charging with solar (hit and miss) i want one that will handle 3000+ charges, they are not all equal in that regard.

  • @lorettafrancoeur8476
    @lorettafrancoeur8476 Рік тому

    Hey jay, here is a thought for your cabin, i have a solar Fridge at my cabin. The brand is solstice. That is if you are going with solar power at your cabin. And it will save money on propain. I hope you can make it home soon. Stay safe and sound and take care 😊

  • @catinaray4013
    @catinaray4013 Місяць тому

    That kettle is awesome.

  • @johnmcgee8019
    @johnmcgee8019 Рік тому

    Jay I totally know how it feels when ya get smoothed out

  • @stephan7144
    @stephan7144 Рік тому +1

    What is the shower pump you used? I've never seen that before.

  • @bridgetranasinghe1590
    @bridgetranasinghe1590 Рік тому +1

    its good to see you Jay my friend

  • @warbirdwf
    @warbirdwf Рік тому

    The food you cooked looked great! Let's just hope there's no cardiologists watching, ok? 😉