Winter Bushcraft - Wall of Fire - Surviving Freezing Cold

#bushcraft #camping #survival
Out in snow and ice for some hiking and bushcraft. Been waiting for cold enough weather to try this idea of a long fire. A bit hard to get going but got there eventually. It was so warm I had to move back a bit. First time ever I opened up the sleeping bag in 20 below because I was too hot. Second night I slept out on the ice. Flat ground is heaven for me in this area but when the wind picked up at 5 am I had to get going. It was too cold.
I present my sleep system in this video. Other than that I have a Norwegian mountain pack, biltema pot, ACME cold handle pan, Hultafors Åby axe, Mora Garberg knife, Trangia triangle, Trangia lantern no 83, Lundhags boots, Fjällräven anorak, Hestra work gloves, aklima liners, Bahco sawblade for my bucksaw, light my fire army 2.0 fire steel. Note that the reflective windscreen cover needs to be placed on top of the sleeping pad, directly under the sleeping bag. When I set up the sleep system it looks like I placed it under the sleeping pad. It was just temporary because the wind tried to blow it away when I shot the scene.
Thanks for watching!
#bushcraft #camping #survival

[@strongbear9304]

Greetings my Brother from Northern Utah in the U.S. It’s 5 in the Morning and the temperature is 2 degrees Fahrenheit (-16.667 degrees C). Fortunately or rather (unfortunately) I’m in a long term heath care facility [Day 116] due to severe fall and subsequent infection. Dr.’s have managed to save the leg so far, but my days of extended hiking and wilderness camping appear to be over. At 71 years old I thought I had a few more years left. We’ll see. Keep on going my Brother-let’s me still get some enjoyment-if only from watching!

[@ericstoever9577]

Never give up!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Get well soon.

[@BEARivrman81356]

Prayers for a speedy recovery friend,ALB from Bear River Wyoming!

[@lorettawhiteside3153]

Sending healing prayers 🙏🙏🙏 hope you get better soon.

[@strongbear9304]

@@BEARivrman81356 Love your area! Usually attend Ft. Bridget Rendezvous. I’m over Logan Canyon and slightly south. And Thank you!

[@crowevurt]

immaculate snow covered woods, making short work of fire & a hot meal
always love your winter scenes thank you Swedwoods

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@MichaelAnderson-df2hj]

I have watched literally hundreds if not thousands of survival vids over the last 5 yrs and this vid on building a fire log best illustrates what to do for a long term sustained heat source. Thank you for taking the time and effort to produce this.

[@wrzlygummidge]

Always calming to watch. I always learn something. Thanks again Woodsman!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@francdejong]

Deep respect for you. Thank you again for making these video’s and sharing them with us🙏🏼

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@cheesedude1733]

Loved the Wall of Fire! Could have shown even more footage of rotating the logs and just that wonderful FIRE. Mesmerizing! Your videos are better than medication for blood pressure, I can feel my heart rate lower and get such a deep sense of relaxation. Your channel should get a Seal of Approval from the WHO for therapeutic purposes. As I sit in Kuwait City, I can dream of cold weather sleeping until I get home to the Redwoods! Thank you, my friend.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you my friend!

[@chuckrf1502]

That beef was so tender, wow! And the spreader bar idea for the poncho shelter, pure genius, my friend.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@williammcdonald4922]

in my opinion you are the leader in capturing the essence of winter. i can feel the cold and the wind even as i sit by my warm wood stove.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@darilynkrupp6309]

Your videos do not disappoint and this one is no exception. The minimal items you bring means you are not always fussing instead of enjoying your surroundings which I appreciate. Thanks for all the beautiful winter shots, including overhead from the drone. (Glad to see you not limping. Hope your foot is feeling better.)Wish you health, contentment and prosperity in all endeavors for 2024.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@davidsmith4654]

It was amazing to have seen this video and all the stuff you needed to last a few days in the woods. Thank you for sharing this video for all to see.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@ericstoever9577]

Thanks for sharing the Wall of Fire! Something new to try on my next Winter camp!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@ceeejeee]

Wow! Thanks for letting us experience this from our warm and comfortable couches.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@ivo-aceto]

Always a pleasure to watch. Especially the snowfall filmed by the drone.

[@chrisbullock9652]

Really great program! As an older man in my 70's I have a whole new appreciation of winter camping in the way you do it. I love the simplicity of your approach in all aspects including your gear. For me the winter has always been a difficult time but this has opened my eyes and heart to see the beauty and magic of this time. Really enjoyed this!!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@BEARivrman81356]

In a word…. MAGNIFICENT!
Thank you!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@5WT000]

Thank you for the gear list - I'm sure I'm not the only one who has been wondering!

[@DoodsVsWoods]

It’s -21° F and snowing like crazy here in the Colorado mountains. I could sure use one of those walls of fire right now! Great video as always!

[@jamessmith14000]

Dang and here I am in -5° F (SE Washington) thinking brrr. Get that campfire going brohams!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@CommanderRich]

Here I am in 60 degree weather in Louisiana! What a life aye lol.

[@strongbear9304]

You caught that storm front that went around us. We’re in a high Mountain valley in Northern Utah.

[@TeacherSBD]

Souvenir de mes nuits sur la neige. Ce long feu est certainement la meilleure façon de se garder au chaud, merci pour la superbe démonstration.

[@debtfree_2023]

expert-level bushcraft with beautiful footage of the harsh conditions; good seeing you back on the trail

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@kookistar]

So beautiful a scenery of snow in Sweden and such a lonely Swedish wanderer!
Thanx for the video, mate.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@dyaamajed9639]

My friend, what a beautiful and kind person you are. We adore life for your wonderful presence among us. You are a person who deserves to live on this flat earth. ⚘️❤

[@shadeofsorrowofficial9065]

U mean planet earth

[@Ogonek690]

Классная смена дублей. Ну не разгорелось, так не разгорелось - вокруг костер сложим :-)

[@acl4734]

Fantastic images, fantastic ladscapes. Really fantastic video. Thanks a lot for sharing. 👍😉

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@vaterlandsfreund3993]

FANTASTISCH two

[@greg1474]

You are (by far) the BEST bushcraft and survival channel on UA-cam! 😀

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@robbabcock_]

Beautiful! But it's -37 degrees F tonight, I think I'll watch the rest when it's warmer.😂🥶👏

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I am in NYC, rain, 58 degrees and am laid up in bed with a cold. Hopefully that’s all it is as I have had Covid 2x. Great video as always ❤

[@Julie_b33]

I really enjoyed the thoughts you add to the log fire, and the shot of the snow blowing on the ice.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@yacineben5505]

The sound is the best thing about this video

[@vv7611]

Loved the idea of wood at back of poncho. Very creative! And damn that meat just fell apart. Thanks again swedwood 😊

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@user-ww4wr1eo7p]

Thank you for cold and beautiful video. The impressive scene, Swedwoos is waiting for hitting a fish into the ice hole against the sun. The sun seems a sunflower. That's shining beautifully.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you very much!

[@merchantmariner6132]

Thank you another stellar adventure. Your videography is always beautifully surreal, and this was no exception. Your talents amaze me.

[@daveburklund2295]

That crunch of frozen snow!

[@tabushcamp]

Thankyou for this my friend I needed this, good to see you back doing what you love. Greetings from Carlisle, UK.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@lynnsemingsen1185]

Wall of fire GREAT SOUNDS!

[@Katrakin]

thank you for your content, as always ❤

[@colincolwill1941]

Thank you so much again for your adventures and tips for survival. Good luck to you and your family for this new year 2024

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@triggerhappyhippie]

I'm happy to see we have the same taste not only in outdoor activities but in NOODLES, Samyang Spicy Flavour ftw!

[@billparrish4385]

That wall of fire is great! I'll have to try that, next time I'm out where it can be used. Only thing to be careful of is, if using it as a heat source while sleeping, that it doesn't burn through the retaining stakes. Having a pile of burning logs roll into bed with you is certainly one way to prevent you from getting your beauty sleep! 😎
Seriously, having a couple of 'safety stakes' driven between you and it to catch any that might roll can make it safer. Good idea!

[@paulacreman4413]

Greetings from Cornwall England. I love watching your videos, super detail and inspiration, just wish we had some of your weather.

[@kevinkhan4042]

If I ever am lost in the wilderness with someone, forget Bear Grylls... You would be top of my list! LOL! Beautiful video as always my friend!

[@vaterlandsfreund3993]

Hallo Mr. Sweedwood's ; FANTASTISCH ( the Fire ) und wieder atemberaubende Naturaufnahmen . Bei über Minus 20 Grad- RESPEKT!!!!!
Grüße aus Bayern .

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@vaterlandsfreund3993]

P.S.: Danke für direkte Übersetzung in Deutsch bei den wichtigen Stellen des Videos.

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

This is real winter. Not what we have down south.😊

[@vaterlandsfreund3993]

Ohh jaaa, hier in old Germany auch nicht so strong cold Winter wie momentan in Sweden.Brrrrr.....

[@shion__channel]

The scenery is so beautiful! The temperature doesn't drop that much in Japan! It looks cold!

[@gray_day4375]

I nedded this video right today to get better mood. Thank you!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@lorettawhiteside3153]

Sweeds fantastic winter wonderland camping. I enjoy you're vids look forward to seeing them very Saturday. Be safe and stay healthy.

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@asmith7876]

What brutal conditions! I camped out a few nights ago in 11F/-11C to test some gear but I was in the woods near my house, not on a frozen lake! Incredible! Food as always looked delicious. You work that lavvu like no one else. So we have the Siberian log fire, the long fire and now the TALL fire 😂😂😂.

[@tomeneru]

2024. Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!
Stan mojej stopy uległ całkowitej poprawie 😊👍
Niezły bushcraft!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@PanoAkourdaleia]

You are a badass mate!

[@davebloggs]

I like the car sunshade idea that is very cool

[@WildNatureandSurvival]

There is a lot of effort in this video. As someone who shoots videos in the same style, I know how difficult this is.❤❤

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@pjferrari7678]

Agree 100%. Very hard work Swedish people 👌🥶

[@terrym1065]

Hey Swede! That was a chilling experience just watching. Fire wall worked good it seems. No thanks, not sleeping on a frozen lake, frozen sand is bad enough. I knew there would be noodles😋 Nicely done, surprised no electronic malfunctions in this one, happens. Happy 2024, great start. See ya next time.

[@landscape7734]

I was getting so cold watching your video, thanx for this experience …., great again !

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@josephfrasure3884]

Well done Swede, seeing that sausage and roll made my mouth water. I do love me some sausages.

[@backpackcooking_kobby]

Wall of Fire! What a creative idea!

[@digitalcampingx648]

Beautiful 🙏
and the sound of the Trees is just tooo goood Thanks for the video 🙏❤

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@RhinoRider2006]

In Canada we cannot pound stakes into the ground in January, could not pound steel pegs in after November.
We have been using the wall method since 2010. It is great to reflect the heat back. Have to maintain a distance of about 10 feet. Do not need to wear gloves or button up our coats. I like your idea of getting the fire going between the logs. We use dead Mistletoe to get the fire going, that stuff is in great abundance in our forest in North Saskatchewan Canada. also agree that dead standing is better for getting going. Thanks for your work.

[@Kirill_Znatnov]

Thanks for the new video, I'm always looking forward to your new work! 👍👍👍🤝🙏

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@Kirill_Znatnov]

@@Swedwoods 👍✊✊✊

[@kgsz]

Thank you! I love your videos, they're so engrossing. Thank you

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@MrDiPY]

Haha, I loved your little flick to put out the match!

[@deekelley891]

Another wonderful winter adventure! Thank you very much for the beautiful film of such a beautiful place.

[@DtCampingInNature]

Very amazing greetings from Asia

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Excellent firelay!

[@user-yt3qo7ij9m]

Привет братец
С новым годом:)
Ждали выхода нового фильма всем семейством.
Творческих открытий тебе!!!😊

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@theinvasivespecies1119]

I always learn new things from you. Love the episode

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks my friend!

[@ecclesiastes_]

Всех с Новым годом по Юлианскому колендарю!
Всем счастья и здоровья!!!
Желаю всем почаще быть на природе.
Спасибо за видио. Ваши материалы как нельзя к стати в этом сумашедшем мире.
Привет из Украины.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@kekscss]

С Новым годом из России)

[@hanksbud2544]

Thank you Swedwoods, another great vidio.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@brenthaugen1270]

Drone shot in the snow was awesome 👍🏻

[@frankbutta9344]

I have to get out to Pennsylvania’s wilderness areas! You are truly inspirational!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@utubetjc]

As expected, great videography and bushcraft skills. Well done!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@newfoundlander4937]

Thanks for the video, that firewall will have to be tested one day. Thanks for the good tips and scenery. Greetings from Finland

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@nachurecooking]

People enjoying this video, is it because watching this man suffer makes you appreciate your room/house and be happier? Btw, gotta give this man a like for his hard work

[@clarencecoffin137]

Great video.Loved the snowing drone footage.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@gerrmoney1934]

and glad it`s all over ! ;))

[@WildAndrea]

ice and snow, I like it ❤❤

[@doud3325]

Woaa that was really beautiful. ❤ Wish you the best and thank you for sharing

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@10stars42]

میں آپ کی ویڈیوز کا بہت ہی بے صبری سے انتظار کرتا ہوں
بہت ساری محبت پاکستان سے❤

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@dirkschneider1018]

Endlich wieder ein neues Video, vielen Dank!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@reubennomas5119]

I know it's been a hot minute but I'm glad I'm back 👍 keep it coming my brother greetings from England 🙏

[@mehmetdeniz3743]

you know this stuff dude 🙌👏🏻👍

[@TheDavewatts]

😂 makes me laugh, here in England they make a big deal on the weather reports with names like the beast from the east, were lucky if the snow lasts more than a night. Great video and good skills as always.👍🏻

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@temiranaev8101]

He cooks better in the wild than me at home 😂

[@davidvaughn7752]

_Epic!_ Such stark beauty... _and_ Tabasco sauce!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks my friend!

[@pierrepierre9489]

Great video , it takes courage to do bushcraft at this very cold temperatue ! Thank you and a hello from France

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@delMonte301]

Mucha nieve que bonito se mirá mucha tranquilidad 😊

[@user-lj8cg7vf2v]

Sweden is so beautiful this time of year ))
Hello from Thailand! 😁

[@Ultrabiwak]

Super movie. I love the sound of the wind in the winter forest. When it's -24 there's no joke. Greetings from Poland, welcome

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@macarius8802]

Incredible as always!

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@lynnsemingsen1185]

Love this guys videos... -38 in Wyoming this morning..... great show... very good work!

[@Swedwoods]

Thank you!

[@TheTed169]

stunner, thanks for sharing. cheers from da rock.

[@ysgolgerlan]

What an amazing video, thanks for the effort and for producing it. You were in -24c and no gloves. 👍

[@Swedwoods]

Hestra work glove with wool liners. Thanks!

[@scottywood6544]

Cheers from Texas! Happy new year! Stay safe and healthy and enjoy!!

[@AirstripBum]

Where you at Scotty? Howdy from Southeast Texas.

[@TheRealWanderingMan]

The freezing cold is crazy right now. Here in Washington State (USA) it got down to -9 F today, insane for this part of the world.

[@davidvaughn7752]

I'm on the West side; got down to 12F two nites ago.

[@hypo345]

As always a great video and beautiful to watch plus there always something to learn from your amazing skills. I had thought about pulling out the Lavvu with sticks through the arm holes but not one long stick with cord out of both hand holes, like it.
Weather like that would bring the UK to a standstill, we have a lot to be grateful for with the Gulf Stream saving us from this sort of weather, great to enjoy outdoors occasionally but heating our homes is so expensive and I wonder what reserves we have for a prolonged cold spell.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!

[@bertgorissen3526]

Glad to have seen a REAL firewall for once.

[@user-qh2gn3kz6u]

あなたの動画のお陰で僕もキャンプ好きになりました！
素敵な動画をいつもありがとう！

[@user-jk2uw8pn7c]

You are very porfessional and the saurvival skills is perfectly reflected in your video🥰I like it!😁

[@michaelcostner3623]

81 F here in South Florida. Hot and humid. Would much rather be where you are. Thank you for the escape video.

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bushcraft99]

you're hard-working❤😊

[@Haerleif]

awsome as always !

[@user-tf3to8wn9z]

silent…Beautiful...😊

[@kentfreier5705]

Thanks for that.

[@TheGreasyCamper]

Yes! Great Saturday viewing thanks

[@Swedwoods]

Thanks!