Great video, thanks for sharing! I have winter camped for a number of years but I have never hot tented. I have been a good boy and I nope Santa brings me one!
All great info as always. Still one of your most useful tips of all time is the cheek spreader from another video. After a couple of uncomfortable winter camps last yr, I found your video on this marvel, and been sitting pretty ever since.😁
Great info. Here’s a winter camping tip for you that I wouldn’t be without on ice. I alway carry a couple of road flares. Extremely easy to light(especially with cold hands with minimal dexterity) and burn hot for 20 minutes or so. The best option for fire starting in the event of an emergency. And great for signalling too.
Thanks Terry. I don't do trip report videos often, so not sure if I will record a UA-cam video from this forthcoming trip, but ya never know. Cheers, - Martin
Found your channel thanks to the IG-post of Peter. Great first video I've seen of you, great presentation and gear list. I use a Tentipi so my stovepipes are installed vertically all the way, but your other uses for the metal wire made me add it to my kitlist. Kind greetings from Belgium
Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you took something useful from it. And thanks for the kind comment. Nice to hear from a friend of Peter. Cheers, - Martin
I completely neglected to mention in the video that the pole of an axe comes in handy when hot-tenting for driving stakes if required. Thanks. Cheers, - Martin
Thanks for y our overview of the gear you use! As you were going through the explanations, I had to keep in mind that the winters/snow you're describing are a lot more than we have seen down in my area of the States in a long, long time. But it's great to see what you use. Maybe someday we will be able to make a camping trip up into Canada. From what I've seen, there is beautiful countryside to explore. Excellent review!
I'm glad you found it interesting, despite the fact that some of the gear choices would not be applicable in the region where you winter camp. Thanks for leaving such a kind comment. Cheers, - Martin
I'm glad you found it informative. I don't take a lot of photos and videos on a trip (sometimes none at all) and I don't have the knack for making interesting trip report videos, but I keep intending to try my hand again at a winter camping trip report. Thanks for watching and the comment. Cheers, - Martin
I’m adding paint scraper, wire twine, and leather gloves to my shopping list before going to my cabin (which is basically a hot tent made of wood). It is hike in and I will be dragging a sled with my supplies so the ice scraper may be needed. Thanks for more great advice!
I’m trying to build up a bit of knowledge before I actually buy a hot tent and your video is very informative. Been a fan for awhile and I hope you keep it going my friend 👍
You are wise to do your homework before investing in a hot-tent system, as they are costly and there are many pros and cons to the various options available. Thanks for the kinds words. I will be making more instructional videos, to be sure. Cheers, - Martin
You're most welcome, Betsy. Thanks for the kind compliment. The Silky Saw blade length is the 240, though I have since purchased a longer model (the Silky Big Boy), with a curved blade, which cuts even better and requires less effort because the curved blade ensures that the teeth bite into the wood on the pull stroke without having to apply any downward pressure at all. Hope this helps, - Martin
Hello Andrew, I am and have been well, pretty much living the dream in the near north of Ontario. I have been busy with a lot of new projects, including offering courses on winter camping and many other backxountry camping skills, so have had less time in video-making, but more content is forthcoming. I'm just slow. Lol Glad to hear you find value in my videos and I thank you for the compliment and commenting. Cheers! - Martin
I apologize for the poor video quality. My camera phone (which I used here) used to produce crisper video and photos, but the image quality has degraded. I'm not sure if something's happened to the lens or if it's some setting that I inadvertently changed. I'm due for a new phone soon, so hopefully the next video will be better looking. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers, - Martin
Hello Maria, Thank you for the message of concern. I am perfectly fine. I just have never been a prolific uploader of videos and I have just been directing my energies to other things in the past few years, but I still intend to upload videos from time to time. Thanks! - Martin
I love your diy, frugal approach to outdoor activities.
Thanks! :)
- Martin
Great list Martin, TFS!
That is high praise coming from you, sir.
My thanks,
-Martin
@@PineMartyn I am but a student, you are the teacher sir! 🍎
@@LostLakes I hardly think that's the case, Jon, but I am honoured by the thought.
Gratefully,
- Martin
Great tools to bring and use that I have never thought of. Thanks for sharing.
Ah, that's very gratifying to hear. Thanks leaving a comment and glad you found the video informative.
Cheers,
- Martin
Great video, thanks for sharing! I have winter camped for a number of years but I have never hot tented. I have been a good boy and I nope Santa brings me one!
Thanks Kevin. I'm glad you found it worth watching. I certainly hope Santa's good to you this Christmas.
Cheers,
- Martin
Thank you for the great ideas, Martyn. Stay safe and stay warm
You're welcome. And have a great winter.
-Martin
All great info as always. Still one of your most useful tips of all time is the cheek spreader from another video. After a couple of uncomfortable winter camps last yr, I found your video on this marvel, and been sitting pretty ever since.😁
Haha...that's great to hear. Thanks for all those kind words. Stay comfy in the woods,
- Martin
Great info. Here’s a winter camping tip for you that I wouldn’t be without on ice.
I alway carry a couple of road flares. Extremely easy to light(especially with cold hands with minimal dexterity) and burn hot for 20 minutes or so. The best option for fire starting in the event of an emergency. And great for signalling too.
That is an outstanding suggestion. Thanks so much!
Cheers,
- Martin
Can't Wait For The Trip, Thanks Martin, Stay Safe From Down East ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks Terry. I don't do trip report videos often, so not sure if I will record a UA-cam video from this forthcoming trip, but ya never know.
Cheers,
- Martin
Found your channel thanks to the IG-post of Peter. Great first video I've seen of you, great presentation and gear list.
I use a Tentipi so my stovepipes are installed vertically all the way, but your other uses for the metal wire made me add it to my kitlist.
Kind greetings from Belgium
Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you took something useful from it. And thanks for the kind comment. Nice to hear from a friend of Peter.
Cheers,
- Martin
I take metal scrub pads with me and zip ties to attach them to a stick. This way you can clean the pipes in the bush.
That is a very clever idea I'd never have thought of. Thanks for the suggestion!
Cheers,
- Martin
I really like to use my Estwing Fireside Friend. It's a great splitting axe and tent stake hammer.
I completely neglected to mention in the video that the pole of an axe comes in handy when hot-tenting for driving stakes if required. Thanks.
Cheers,
- Martin
Great information
Thanks very much. I appreciate the comment.
Cheers,
- Martin
Thanks for y our overview of the gear you use! As you were going through the explanations, I had to keep in mind that the winters/snow you're describing are a lot more than we have seen down in my area of the States in a long, long time. But it's great to see what you use. Maybe someday we will be able to make a camping trip up into Canada. From what I've seen, there is beautiful countryside to explore. Excellent review!
I'm glad you found it interesting, despite the fact that some of the gear choices would not be applicable in the region where you winter camp. Thanks for leaving such a kind comment.
Cheers,
- Martin
Thanks for all the great info ! Looking forward to seeing your trip hopefully. Again thanks for sharing. Take care and stay safe.
I'm glad you found it informative. I don't take a lot of photos and videos on a trip (sometimes none at all) and I don't have the knack for making interesting trip report videos, but I keep intending to try my hand again at a winter camping trip report.
Thanks for watching and the comment.
Cheers,
- Martin
Thanks Martin... what a great and practical list of tools to bring along while winter camping... you are always thinking...
Thanks Dennis. I appreciate that. I look forward to seeing your forthcoming adventures in your new hot-tent.
Cheers!
- Martin
Lots of well thought out gear selections here ! Nicely done friend ! Stay well,Peace ✌️
Thanks I'm glad you liked my choices.
All the best,
- Martin
Glad to see you looking strong and healthy!
Thanks Francis! So nice to hear from you. I hope you are doing well.
Cheers old friend,
- Martin
I’m adding paint scraper, wire twine, and leather gloves to my shopping list before going to my cabin (which is basically a hot tent made of wood). It is hike in and I will be dragging a sled with my supplies so the ice scraper may be needed. Thanks for more great advice!
So glad you found something useful in the video. Thanks for posting a comment.
Cheers!
- Martin
I’m trying to build up a bit of knowledge before I actually buy a hot tent and your video is very informative. Been a fan for awhile and I hope you keep it going my friend 👍
You are wise to do your homework before investing in a hot-tent system, as they are costly and there are many pros and cons to the various options available.
Thanks for the kinds words. I will be making more instructional videos, to be sure.
Cheers,
- Martin
Really enjoyed this video,and you have a lovely channel.Have a lovely week and stay safe debs xx 🤗.........
Oh, what a lovely thing to say. Thanks so much. I'll be sure to check out yours.
Cheers!
- Martin
Thanks!
You're welcome. Thank you for the comment. :)
Cheers,
- Martin
Wow, thank you for this wonderful video. So much important info!! You’re a natural teacher- I’m learning so much. One question: 240 or 300 Gomboy saw?
You're most welcome, Betsy. Thanks for the kind compliment.
The Silky Saw blade length is the 240, though I have since purchased a longer model (the Silky Big Boy), with a curved blade, which cuts even better and requires less effort because the curved blade ensures that the teeth bite into the wood on the pull stroke without having to apply any downward pressure at all.
Hope this helps,
- Martin
Pine martyn, where and how have you been? Hope everything is okay. Love your vids and would love to see more
Hello Andrew,
I am and have been well, pretty much living the dream in the near north of Ontario. I have been busy with a lot of new projects, including offering courses on winter camping and many other backxountry camping skills, so have had less time in video-making, but more content is forthcoming. I'm just slow. Lol
Glad to hear you find value in my videos and I thank you for the compliment and commenting.
Cheers!
- Martin
Been long since any new videos?
Think we need a gofundme to get pinemartyn a new camera!!
I apologize for the poor video quality. My camera phone (which I used here) used to produce crisper video and photos, but the image quality has degraded. I'm not sure if something's happened to the lens or if it's some setting that I inadvertently changed. I'm due for a new phone soon, so hopefully the next video will be better looking.
Thanks for the feedback.
Cheers,
- Martin
@@PineMartyn Teasing Martin. Love your videos the info is tip notch.
Are you ok Martin you haven’t posted in a long time…
Hello Maria,
Thank you for the message of concern. I am perfectly fine. I just have never been a prolific uploader of videos and I have just been directing my energies to other things in the past few years, but I still intend to upload videos from time to time.
Thanks!
- Martin
Happy your ok!