I have to acknowledge and appreciate that you never take yourself too seriously. Purists and gatekeepers can be a hinderance to people learning to love the outdoors. Experiencing and appreciating nature in any capacity is important for the individual and for society. Thank you for being a positive role model!
This is very fitting. If every Person I know would be more in touch with nature, I think a lot of "modern everyday problems" wouldn't bear such weight on their thoughts.
There's no right way to do any of this stuff. But not enjoying yourself is the definitive wrong way. I'd been going on solo trips for years before I learned I was doing it all wrong - all my stuff ("gear") was wrong, I wasn't starting fires the right way, my knots weren't "real", and don't even get me started on how my habit of singing with earbuds in while hiking is really a harbinger of deep-rooted psychological issues and a fundamental lack of respect for Nature itself... Taking one's self seriously sounds like the opposite of having fun, and the term gatekeepers always makes me think of fairytale trolls who live under bridges demanding to be paid in gold coins or your favorite eyeball or something equally ridiculous 😜 Your well-stated comment is accurate, important, and I hope everyone reads it!
Hey Joe. You inspired me to go on my first solo camping trip when I was 16. That was 5 years ago now. I was about 30 minutes from my car, I set up a tarp shelter and had a campfire. It rained, I had spiders crawl over me and I spilt my breakfast but it was an experience I would never forget. Since then I've been on countless solo trips and I even film them now. Going solo is my favourite way to camp now. I just want to say that this video is awesome, you've been a big inspiration to me and I hope this video helps others get out and enjoy what nature has to offer! Cheers man.
I've been solo camping dozens of times. The first time I did it, I drove over an hour and 30 minutes from my chosen camp spot to talk to my wife to help calm my anxiety. I have had to bail out for various reasons at least 1 in 10 times. However its getting way more fun, way more relaxing, and its been very worth it!
Love your honesty. The first time I solo camped I didn’t sleep at all. I was 17 and had camped many times with friends and family, but never by myself. I was scared shitless. I was waiting for the sun to come up just so that I could say I did it lol. Now I sleep like a baby.
Joe, I don't know if you know how your videos improve lives. Personally, I am 67, handicapped, use a walker and soon will be moving to a wheelchair. Cancer and heart conditions. I will never be able to go camping again. I rarely leave the house other than to go to my doctors. Your videos, and some of the others I subscribe to, take me where I can no longer go. While it obviously can never replace the actual camping, canoeing, hiking experience, they provide my escape from the drudgery of being in bed or my reclining lift chair. Thanks.
It’s crazy to have watched your subscriber count grow enough to rival celebrities. Finally someone who DESERVES a slice of fame. Way to go, Joe, you’re our favorite Canadian.
Last week was my first Solo backpacking trip! It was years in the making and a dream come true for me!🙌🏼 Joe, I have been watching you for more than 5 years now and you have had such a positive influence on my life and building myself towards my ultimate goals in life!🙏🏼 I appreciate you and tell everyone about my buddy Joe every chance I get! Bless you and your family brotha!
Before I ventured off into the woods I solo camped in my own backyard. Tried out all of the gear and used the fire pit for all of the cooking. Brought in long branches to cut up. Etc... It was nice having the safety net of my back door. Made a little journal and the next weekend I was off. Of course I did watch plenty of your videos. I'm addicted now. Thanks Joe!
Years later and I still use my back yard several times a year to learn new set ups, new gear, and new skills before going out and relying on it away from home. The backyard is a severely underrated camp spot!
The title of this video was surreal to see. For the last month I have had this insane and relentless feeling that I need to go on a a solo camping trip. I'm not new to camping but also never been solo. I'm also in South Africa not Canada, but this vid is still super encouraging and helpful, thank you man.
My first mistake was made on my first solo trip. I got to camp late in the day. By the time I was set up it was dusk. I had no time to climatize to my surroundings leaving me nervous all night in the dark. Thanks Joe for your videos. You inspired me to buy a canoe and camp. I’ve learned so much from watching you! You’re a great teacher. Keep them coming!
Same thing happened to me back in 2020. I was in the Dixie National Forest in western Utah. It was between dusk and complete darkness when i got there and had to setup and gather wood in the dark. Warnings about bears and mountain lions always gets the mind going and too far at that. Lol. I find that a super bright light with lots of food and a bright light with lots of throw helps me at a wider distance up close (flood) and the thrower helps me to see at more of a distance, though the beam is more focused so or won't light up a huge area unless you're wielding a massive light which isn't suggested unless you're car camping. If you'd like suggestions, just let me know. Also medical supplies and a form of protection ease my mind as well. Always be prepared. Good luck with your future trips. Take Care and Be Aware.
@@IncredibleChief I’m 4yrs into solo canoeing and and camp. Even though I have more experience now and I’m better prepared I still feel nervous. It’s not so much the creatures or the dark. I’m scared of the random crazy human wandering into my camp. The risk is low I know that. For me it’s about showing courage and self reliance. Plus I sleep with my bush knife and bear spray so I’m well protected. First aid kit is a must have. I cut my hand once and was so glad I have the kit so I didn’t have to turn back.
@Gary Wilkinson well I’m Pushing 60 right now. I bought my first canoe when I turned 50. Joe inspired me. It’s never too late. My Swift is light. Cost me a bit but well worth it.
My little grandson (that loves your children's book and can read it all by himself now ❤️) has been having fun camping with his 2 brothers and mum... She even set up a small tent out the back and they sleep there. They experienced their 1st overnight in a massive rain/thunderstorm last week and loved it. Fills my heart with joy as I grew up camping every other weekend spring to autumn back home with an aunt for about 7 years as a child. It doesn't have to be an expensive thing and you don't have to travel a million miles and children love the adventures!
Hi, again Joe. One point I would add for first timers is that you don't need a huge fire cook with. Some low coals are ideal for most cooking needs. I also wanted to mention, Joe, that I believe you are probably the best instructor on YT. A great video for beginners who are lost as to how to start, and a great video for veteran bushcrafters who want to go over the basics. As always, thanks Joe.
Nice to see you get back to teaching mode. Don't get me wrong, I love the canoe trips and solo trips. But a good teaching video for beginners is always a welcome treat. Your early teaching videos are what inspired me to get back out there. Keep up the great videos.
Joe, it feels like you posted this video just for me. Its been a tough year and you made it all very simple with "sometimes life just gets in the way". I appreciate your inspiration! I'll stick with you!
Never will forget my first solo camping trip, none of my buddies wanted to give backpacking a shot so I said forget it and went by myself. Turned out to be a pretty good learning experience on how to be better prepared for everything being soaking wet after a night of rain, and not to mention the creepy feeling of being surrounded by the dark forest but the freedom you get to experience so worth it. This video definitely will help push me to get out there for another. Cheers Joe great video as always!
Always be prepared my dude. A poncho or even a quickly deployable tarp setup can help keep you dry and a super bright light with lots of flood (i use a headlamp) and a bright light with lots of throw will helps to ease my mind. A form of protection like bear spray or a firearm if possible, also helps ease my mind. Hope this helps. Enjoy your future journeys in the outdoors. Take Care and Be Aware.
Hey Joe, just had the pleasure of seeing you on "Alone"... PLEASE go back and get back onto the show you are my inspiration to go camping and try to live off the land while out. I cant believe you ended up losing your fire starter! Please try again I would pay to see it!
Thanks for this Joe! Great information and I'm very thankful for all the times you said its ok to do this or that. Like to leave stuff in your car to go back to or to bail if you need or want to. Some of these other people out here are such gatekeepers on camping and Bush crafting and I never understand it. I appreciate you! 💜
Thanks for a fun video. I would to love see more folks going solo camping it is healing. I'm in a wheelchair now so my options are limited as to place but a hammock is the way to go for me. We need more handicapped accessible remote places to go too. I really miss packing into the bush. Thanks Joe
I do back country camping, usually solo with my kids since they were a baby and toddler. But we haven't gone in about 5 years. I finally booked a week long camp on protected land with no power or water to give my boyfriend and his kids a taste of back country camping. It's their 2nd camping trip ever. And I'd say it's their 1st official camping experience. SO EXCITED TO GO!
Tips & Tricks with Joe, this video is Truly Inspirational - I remember 4 Years Ago came across you're Winter Bushcraft Videos and I was so Amazed of how Badass this guy his, I told my Mom I'm starting my own Bushcraft Channel. The very First Time I did a Overnight Alone was during Winter Time in a small Forest beside my Highschool 😆 I also didn't have a sleeping mat biggest mistake ever, for 3 Days my entire body was stiff and felt like I need oil for my bones so I may move. However you thought me a lot of Stuff since then and became a lot better at it!
It's been a long time since you've been "teacher", you're actually very good at it, thought for sure when you moved up North you'd open a bush craft training camp; of course the world stood still. This was an awesome overview video, very encouraging. Be well
Hey Joe. Been watching you for years. I have severe anxiety and depression and for whatever reason, watching Solo winter camping helps me. This year I've decided I'm gonna start going. I have zero gear so I'm starting from scratch. I'm not new to camping, I been going my whole life with family when we were kids and my two Best girlfriends in my adult years, but never alone. Not afraid of animals more afraid of people and being a woman alone camping can be intimidating but I really want to go this fall. Hope your hand is getting better and thank you for all the videos that make us happy.
I was terrified, and excited going into my first solo. It was the best and most liberating experiences ever. I did the I can bail if I have to spot, and it helped. I now am excited for every trip, and I got for weeks at a time. Part of it was watching other women and listening to other women doing it.
Hi Joe, I really like your videos. I saw you on the first season of Alone.I'm sad for you that you lost your fire steel. I'm not a big fan of survival but I like your videos. You've done a lot in your RUclips channel. I'm interest that you made a business with it.Bye and I love your videos
I have always loved you trip videos. And you have gotten me back out into the woods after many years. But, this is a great video that you have created for people that want to start getting into it or just getting back into in it. Thank you Joe for what you do.
I swear the universe is speaking to me with this video. I was planning my first solo camping trip in 2020 but the pandemic hit and then life got hectic. Still a little hectic but I think this summer is the perfect time to take that trip. Even if it's one night, I feel I desevre it. I'm actually getting excited thinking about it.
Great vid Joe. Hiked and camped the Appalacian trail from Maine to Georgia back in the '80's... Military camping in the field...etc. too bad my wifey is a "Glampour".. she wont tent unless it's hooked to a 5th wheel and has a shower...lol. Thanks again for what you have done over the last 12 years. Cant wait for the next "Tosh n Cooper/ Doug and possible Tunis Freak of Nature" adventure.
Joe: I give you a 20 out of 10. You are an excellent spokesman for solo camping. 30 yrs ago I couldn't get anyone to go camping with me so I packed the car and went to a state park. Talk about scary! In the morning I was SO proud of myself. At the beginning of this you pulled out the bug spray and sprayed the underside of your hat. What a great idea. Thanks!
I have been camping for years, bushcrafting before for it was bushcrafting, and I enjoy the duty of passing it on. I loved this as a refresher and someone else's perspective and teaching methods.
Between your channel, Steve Wallis, and this video I’m finally out on my first night ever camping tonight. I appreciate the years of information and entertainment you’ve produced!
Steve Wallis..... his "Beer Donations" are a joke.... & people for some reason keep giving this guy FREE money... Don't get it.... 2me, He comes off as fake.... Especially, if you go back and look at his very 1st videos. But, Joe, you Rock.... keep being yourself .... whateve rcontent you put out always seems authentic. I appreciate that! CHEERS 🍻
@@Chawk12 I’m going to kindly disagree with you on Steve Wallis. I think he’s a pretty sincere dude and likes to go outside of the box, which I respect that for what it is. I’ve watched him since the beginning. And I agree with you that Joe is an authentic guy, but it’s funny you say that on a video that is clearly done as a promotional video for a product.
Thank you,Joe for reviewing the basics for new viewers or for everyone. This is excellent information. Especially thank you for taking extra time to show us your gear,reasons for taking it and how to use it.!!
I love this video! Most of what I learned for backcountry camping is from watching your videos, been watching for 6 or 7 years now. Been on many solo trips and countless backcountry camping with friends as well! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love for the outdoors.
I highly recommend solo trips, great time for reflection, or to learn. Camped out of a backpack, truck, quad and even a bike. Even a 1 nighter out in the bush, sleeping in the car does wonders for the mind.
Super funny I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now and somehow I never knew you were on the show alone. Just started watching it today and had a huge smile when I saw you as a contestant! Love the vids Cheers from BC 🍻
Your videos have given me a glimpse into real wild camping life, there are many wonderful things in nature waiting for us to explore and live in peace with nature. Nature is very inclusive.
Hey Joe, great video. I love your comment about "night noises". You are so right about how terrifying a mouse sounds rubbing against the tent at night! It always takes my ears a few nights to get used to the forest sounds I am not waking up at every little critters' burp. You have me planning my next solo trip, thanks!
“No tippin on four fours” made me LOL. Your various odes to hip hop get stuck in my head. I find myself saying/singing them for the rest of the day. Keep it up Joe! I love your videos!
You're awesome Joe, and I appreciate the patience and generosity you demonstrate, sharing this video of getting back to the basics, for all the newcomers, who will no doubt glean lots of tips as they get started in the outdoor life. I use a sack similar to yours with clothes, and another excellent thing about it is that it also doubles, when full, as a very comfortable and silent pillow! Keep up the great work, love to you and your family.
long time lurker here, haven't watched the video yet but just from the title, you're absolutely right. City life is draining me I need to get back in to nature. love the videos and im so sorry about your terrible luck with your doggos recently, hope you're doing ok
You are the reason why I started camping a few years ago!! The way you talk makes me feel welcomed in the outdoor community, so I gave it a go and it changed my life. My dog and I can comfortably camp because of you!! I’m so grateful for the knowledge you share. People like you uplift and encourage others. I can’t thank you enough for that. Once in a while I will bump into people outside that talk down to me. One time I went into a station to get a permit for hiking, and the person working asked me if I was sure I wanted it because she didn’t think I could make it to the top of the peak. Those moments hurt, but I always remember your positive outlook to keep me going. I don’t have to impress anyone. I just need to be myself and enjoy my time outside.
Good video Joe. Very informative for all the newbies. What it all boils down to is just grab some stuff and go. Everyone will dial in their preferences throughout their trips.
Hi Joe, an excellent tutorial on primative camping. I really enjoy your channel as it brings back memories of my youth doing what you do now. I am born and raised in the Alaska Bush and have been doing the Bushcraft thing for about 60 years, I am 74 now. I have lived in a 14'x16' wall tent for about 6 years. I still live off grid but, more rural than remote. You are an inspiration to many of our youth and adults as well and you have a great attitude. Not much seems to bother you and that is good because, doing what you do, you have to keep your head on straight. The meal looked really good. Thanks for sharing.
Joe, my 1st comment after following you for years. Keep on going! Thanks for such an inclusive video. Kids will have a better chance of getting outdoors with your knowledge, coming from a 63 year old kid that's driven The Alaskan Highway a few times. I always learn something new watching you.
Popcorn snaffu is the perfect example of why I love watching your channel. Shit happens and sometimes you just gotta roll with it. Also is an example to newcomers to this type of camping. You are gonna make mistakes, shit is gonna happen. Learn from each experience and every time you go back out to the woods is going to become easier and more fun, but also each time you go out something different can and will happen to keep you on your toes. When you start out, definitely have a "safety net" of some type. A small accident at home can quickly become life threatening in the woods. Keep your phone charged, keep it on you. If you manage to get hurt, you can at least call for help. Love watching this stuff, keep em coming good sir!
I just got back from the bwca. my first trip up there in 15 years. my first ever solo canoe trip. I did 5 days and it was incredible. I really pushed myself and it was a very intense and real experience. definitely going back next year. I'd also like to add that a tourniquet is something that should be in every bush first aid kit. a little cut or scrape won't kill you in the wild. but a serious bleeding injury will.
Finally a video!! Sending love and support from Serbia. You are making me go outside, got some gear and a book that will help me. You for sure are. Thanks Joe 💕
Keep it up, Joe! I've yet to solo camp, but I am definitely looking forward to it. I just worked 11 days straight in Chicago, and what gets me through it is knowing that when I have some time off, I'm going to get out of the city and surround myself with trees, good food, and fresh air. Thanks for another great drop.
Just started watching the show ALONE and noticed you were in the show loved being able to see your experience in the show. Keep up the great content love your videos.
I haven't been camping since I was young. I hope I get another chance once or twice before my time is through. Love following your channel for the memories, and for learning new things and about new products (which are great compared to what we had so long ago). Great job on this video! Thanks!
Joe, great video, long time subscriber. Love how you showed what camping really is. Being in the woods, period. Do whatever works for you and just enjoy it.
It's so good to see you teaching again! I would never have had the confidence to camp and canoe trip like I do if not for the early years of your channel. This is awesome, bud!
I've always wanted to do a wild camp like in your videos.. But being in the UK, we are very limited, and at the mercy of landowners. Really love your videos Joe, been following for years. Please know that you are appreciated, and love to you and your family.
i found everything in this video 100% factual and said by a person with YEARS of experience, thank you for helping newer campers out, everyone make sure to be safe, and most of all HAVE FUN.
Thanks for sharing the mini tutorial on solo camping 🏕 Joe. Always a fun time tagging along with you. Stay safe, healthy, happy,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
To be honest I've been watching you since you had Scout and he was a little over a year old, I've learned so much the only bad thing is theres not many places around here that i can solo camp, still here and still going to be here love ya Joe ❤
Glad you touched on hardwood cooking, I'd like more information on tree identification. A great thing my father taught me when hiking is to stop randomly or at significant land marks,stop,,turn around and see what it looks like. It's very comforting on the return trip to see things from the same angle.
Joe it is nice too see you out. I live through you. I have not camped in years. My body says no way. Arthritis has gotten to me. Miss seeing you puppies.
Nice instructional video. Thanks for the pointers. Hoping you have some trips planned in the near future. Those are the most enjoyable to watch for me.
Great video. I just got back from a trip to find this recommended. This reminded me of the content you did when I first started watching your channel. I find this content instructive and inspirational. I’d like to credit you with getting me outside but that started long before there was RUclips (I’m an old fart). I will credit you and one of my sons for getting me back outside since I’ve retired. I enjoy your attitude and sense of humor on these videos and hope you bring that to other aspects of your life; I know I find a better part of myself in the wilderness and bring that attitude back with me.
Wow joe.... 1.54 mil subs..... I remember back when you only had a few thousand subs. Crazy how time flies. Love this video. All your vids are educational and i always seem to learn something from them. 👍🏻 Keep it up dude!
Done a lot of solo backpacking myself - best place to reset the mind once you have done it a couple times and get the routine down in my opinion. This is a fantastic video Joe - should really help get some people out there! 😀
Nice one Joe. I rarely get out but you were one of the first channels I subscribed to when I started looking into backpacking & bushcraft. I'm subscribed to so many channels now that I can't keep up. 😀
Did my first solo camp in 2020, lucky enough to live near a bunch of wetlands and parks in the northeast. Decided to give it a whirl after watching Joe and Steve Wallis, I know two very different ways to do it. But I figured I was literally in walking distance of home. Bought a basic kit, and went through set up and break down a few times before going out. And even though it was so close to home come sunset, sh*t got real. Lol. It was the most terrifyingly fun 2 days. I have gone out a few times since. But that first time still sticks out. Now I am trying my hand at bushcraft as life and time allows. Thank you Joe (and Steve) for making it seem doable.
Love the evening Joe! Great Idea for a video and well done. Very informative for the newbs and for all really. Everyone has their own system and yours definitely works.
Man I have followed you for years. Depression got me, I haven't been keeping up on my fav OG bushcrafters. You have always been my favorite and have inspired me to do this someday. I don't want this to sound weird but I talk about you all the time lol. Thanks for the content mate 🤟
Thanks for an amazingly informative video. For someone like me hoping and dreaming to do something like this feels like a fantasy. You help your viewers feel that something like this is less of a fantasy and make it more likely to be reality. Thanks for creating and sharing this video. Much appreciated Joe. Man you would be such an amazing guide/teacher if you taught lessons and offered people the opportunity to go on teaching trips like this. That too would make an awesome video. Cheers Joe!!!!
Hey Joe, that soloplex guyline from the vestibule should have a loop knotted in it. That loop is for the tent stake. The free end should have a hook on it for the vestibule doors. Hooking the doors pulls them away from the mesh door to form the vestibule.
Just went on a solo last weekend with just a 3x3 by the river. Man it was way overdue. Life definitely gets in the way more often then not. But this was a great video brother. I love this style joe . Stay healthy brother ttys 💪🏻🥃🐦
Love this, my first solo trip and my current only solo trip, i was… lonely. Other than being lonely around the campfire at night everything else was great. Wanna go solo again soon.
I love your show. Giving folks a view to camping is an awesome idea. I am unfortunately at the stage in life where I like KOA cabins more than sleeping on an hard ground. No matter I have a inflateable bed ;) I just got tired of packing unpacking setting up and tearing down. It becomes a chore and I got tired of it. Maybe my daughters with travel trailers are tired of that too?
I know I'm going to get a chuckle when I watch a Joe movie. They never disappoint. Your instructions on solo camping were very good; the different types of shelters, things you'll need in your pack and more. I solo camp quite often, but I car camp, so I can bring the kitchen sink and usually do. The steak and pierogi looked smashingly good. The corn popping session reminded me of a time when I was camping with others and we put Jiffy Time popcorn on the fire. That's the one that comes all ready to go, in the foil pan with foil expandable top. It wasnt popping at all, so we gave up on it, but left it on the fire. Yep, it all of a sudden started wildly popping and broke thru the bag, shooting popcorn all over the campsite. We laughed so hard and just watched it like fireworks.
I am not Canadian, but just down in Indiana. And watching your videos has always motivated me to try and go out on a solo trip. I am not there yet but hope to be by next summer!
Joe, I do not know if there is such a thing, but you could make a game where you go camping and collect valuable things only a camper would know about : pitch, chaga, plants for food and medicine, etc.
Haven't been to your channel in quite some time... Basicly since the lockdowns we had, honestly good to see ol Joe just go back to basics... Miss the old school videos...
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I have to acknowledge and appreciate that you never take yourself too seriously. Purists and gatekeepers can be a hinderance to people learning to love the outdoors. Experiencing and appreciating nature in any capacity is important for the individual and for society. Thank you for being a positive role model!
This is very fitting. If every Person I know would be more in touch with nature, I think a lot of "modern everyday problems" wouldn't bear such weight on their thoughts.
There's no right way to do any of this stuff. But not enjoying yourself is the definitive wrong way. I'd been going on solo trips for years before I learned I was doing it all wrong - all my stuff ("gear") was wrong, I wasn't starting fires the right way, my knots weren't "real", and don't even get me started on how my habit of singing with earbuds in while hiking is really a harbinger of deep-rooted psychological issues and a fundamental lack of respect for Nature itself... Taking one's self seriously sounds like the opposite of having fun, and the term gatekeepers always makes me think of fairytale trolls who live under bridges demanding to be paid in gold coins or your favorite eyeball or something equally ridiculous 😜 Your well-stated comment is accurate, important, and I hope everyone reads it!
@@docalf3912 as Ray Crock said "don't sweat the small shit, and it's all small shit"
Hey Joe.
You inspired me to go on my first solo camping trip when I was 16. That was 5 years ago now.
I was about 30 minutes from my car, I set up a tarp shelter and had a campfire. It rained, I had spiders crawl over me and I spilt my breakfast but it was an experience I would never forget.
Since then I've been on countless solo trips and I even film them now. Going solo is my favourite way to camp now.
I just want to say that this video is awesome, you've been a big inspiration to me and I hope this video helps others get out and enjoy what nature has to offer!
Cheers man.
This made me smile. :) Well done man! This is what it's all about!
@@bigidibeng Thank you! 😊
This is a cool story! Here's to many, many more!
I've always wanted to try tarp shelter but the thought of having spiders crawling on me all night is deal breaker for me.
Damn man , comin across strong with those f****** numbers,😺😂hahaha
I've been solo camping dozens of times. The first time I did it, I drove over an hour and 30 minutes from my chosen camp spot to talk to my wife to help calm my anxiety. I have had to bail out for various reasons at least 1 in 10 times. However its getting way more fun, way more relaxing, and its been very worth it!
Great attitude - keep trying! Glad it's getting better for you! Glad you have support at home. Nothing more important than family!
Love your honesty. The first time I solo camped I didn’t sleep at all. I was 17 and had camped many times with friends and family, but never by myself. I was scared shitless. I was waiting for the sun to come up just so that I could say I did it lol. Now I sleep like a baby.
dude...
@@ForestWanderer_YT I swear I subbed to your channel just days ago...and again today. This is happening more and more often!
@@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy Thank you
Joe,
I don't know if you know how your videos improve lives.
Personally, I am 67, handicapped, use a walker and soon will be moving to a wheelchair. Cancer and heart conditions. I will never be able to go camping again. I rarely leave the house other than to go to my doctors.
Your videos, and some of the others I subscribe to, take me where I can no longer go. While it obviously can never replace the actual camping, canoeing, hiking experience, they provide my escape from the drudgery of being in bed or my reclining lift chair. Thanks.
God bless you and keep you!
@@isaacstyles92 thanks. HE has and HE will.
It’s crazy to have watched your subscriber count grow enough to rival celebrities. Finally someone who DESERVES a slice of fame. Way to go, Joe, you’re our favorite Canadian.
Why use Joes icon and pull this crap?? Find your own way my guy
Last week was my first Solo backpacking trip! It was years in the making and a dream come true for me!🙌🏼 Joe, I have been watching you for more than 5 years now and you have had such a positive influence on my life and building myself towards my ultimate goals in life!🙏🏼 I appreciate you and tell everyone about my buddy Joe every chance I get! Bless you and your family brotha!
Before I ventured off into the woods I solo camped in my own backyard. Tried out all of the gear and used the fire pit for all of the cooking. Brought in long branches to cut up. Etc... It was nice having the safety net of my back door. Made a little journal and the next weekend I was off. Of course I did watch plenty of your videos. I'm addicted now. Thanks Joe!
Years later and I still use my back yard several times a year to learn new set ups, new gear, and new skills before going out and relying on it away from home. The backyard is a severely underrated camp spot!
The title of this video was surreal to see. For the last month I have had this insane and relentless feeling that I need to go on a a solo camping trip. I'm not new to camping but also never been solo. I'm also in South Africa not Canada, but this vid is still super encouraging and helpful, thank you man.
My first mistake was made on my first solo trip. I got to camp late in the day. By the time I was set up it was dusk. I had no time to climatize to my surroundings leaving me nervous all night in the dark. Thanks Joe for your videos. You inspired me to buy a canoe and camp. I’ve learned so much from watching you! You’re a great teacher. Keep them coming!
Same thing happened to me back in 2020. I was in the Dixie National Forest in western Utah. It was between dusk and complete darkness when i got there and had to setup and gather wood in the dark. Warnings about bears and mountain lions always gets the mind going and too far at that. Lol. I find that a super bright light with lots of food and a bright light with lots of throw helps me at a wider distance up close (flood) and the thrower helps me to see at more of a distance, though the beam is more focused so or won't light up a huge area unless you're wielding a massive light which isn't suggested unless you're car camping. If you'd like suggestions, just let me know. Also medical supplies and a form of protection ease my mind as well. Always be prepared. Good luck with your future trips. Take Care and Be Aware.
@@IncredibleChief I’m 4yrs into solo canoeing and and camp. Even though I have more experience now and I’m better prepared I still feel nervous. It’s not so much the creatures or the dark. I’m scared of the random crazy human wandering into my camp. The risk is low I know that. For me it’s about showing courage and self reliance. Plus I sleep with my bush knife and bear spray so I’m well protected. First aid kit is a must have. I cut my hand once and was so glad I have the kit so I didn’t have to turn back.
@Gary Wilkinson well I’m Pushing 60 right now. I bought my first canoe when I turned 50. Joe inspired me. It’s never too late. My Swift is light. Cost me a bit but well worth it.
@Gary Wilkinson if I had to do a one item trip I’d prob kick the bucket. Lol
My little grandson (that loves your children's book and can read it all by himself now ❤️) has been having fun camping with his 2 brothers and mum... She even set up a small tent out the back and they sleep there. They experienced their 1st overnight in a massive rain/thunderstorm last week and loved it. Fills my heart with joy as I grew up camping every other weekend spring to autumn back home with an aunt for about 7 years as a child. It doesn't have to be an expensive thing and you don't have to travel a million miles and children love the adventures!
Hi, again Joe. One point I would add for first timers is that you don't need a huge fire cook with. Some low coals are ideal for most cooking needs. I also wanted to mention, Joe, that I believe you are probably the best instructor on YT. A great video for beginners who are lost as to how to start, and a great video for veteran bushcrafters who want to go over the basics. As always, thanks Joe.
Yeah I watch him , TA outdoors and corpoarals corner all day
@@jimijaimz YES!!! And coalcrackers Dan Womac is another great teacher.
Nice to see you get back to teaching mode. Don't get me wrong, I love the canoe trips and solo trips. But a good teaching video for beginners is always a welcome treat. Your early teaching videos are what inspired me to get back out there. Keep up the great videos.
Joe, it feels like you posted this video just for me. Its been a tough year and you made it all very simple with "sometimes life just gets in the way". I appreciate your inspiration! I'll stick with you!
Never will forget my first solo camping trip, none of my buddies wanted to give backpacking a shot so I said forget it and went by myself. Turned out to be a pretty good learning experience on how to be better prepared for everything being soaking wet after a night of rain, and not to mention the creepy feeling of being surrounded by the dark forest but the freedom you get to experience so worth it. This video definitely will help push me to get out there for another. Cheers Joe great video as always!
Always be prepared my dude. A poncho or even a quickly deployable tarp setup can help keep you dry and a super bright light with lots of flood (i use a headlamp) and a bright light with lots of throw will helps to ease my mind. A form of protection like bear spray or a firearm if possible, also helps ease my mind. Hope this helps. Enjoy your future journeys in the outdoors. Take Care and Be Aware.
Hey Joe, just had the pleasure of seeing you on "Alone"... PLEASE go back and get back onto the show you are my inspiration to go camping and try to live off the land while out. I cant believe you ended up losing your fire starter! Please try again I would pay to see it!
These are the ones we like to see. No BS, just good ole Joe and learning knowledge. Knowledge is power. Well done sir. 🙈🙊🙉
Thanks for this Joe! Great information and I'm very thankful for all the times you said its ok to do this or that. Like to leave stuff in your car to go back to or to bail if you need or want to. Some of these other people out here are such gatekeepers on camping and Bush crafting and I never understand it. I appreciate you! 💜
Thanks for a fun video. I would to love see more folks going solo camping it is healing. I'm in a wheelchair now so my options are limited as to place but a hammock is the way to go for me. We need more handicapped accessible remote places to go too. I really miss packing into the bush. Thanks Joe
I do back country camping, usually solo with my kids since they were a baby and toddler. But we haven't gone in about 5 years. I finally booked a week long camp on protected land with no power or water to give my boyfriend and his kids a taste of back country camping. It's their 2nd camping trip ever. And I'd say it's their 1st official camping experience.
SO EXCITED TO GO!
Tips & Tricks with Joe, this video is Truly Inspirational - I remember 4 Years Ago came across you're Winter Bushcraft Videos and I was so Amazed of how Badass this guy his, I told my Mom I'm starting my own Bushcraft Channel. The very First Time I did a Overnight Alone was during Winter Time in a small Forest beside my Highschool 😆 I also didn't have a sleeping mat biggest mistake ever, for 3 Days my entire body was stiff and felt like I need oil for my bones so I may move. However you thought me a lot of Stuff since then and became a lot better at it!
It's been a long time since you've been "teacher", you're actually very good at it, thought for sure when you moved up North you'd open a bush craft training camp; of course the world stood still. This was an awesome overview video, very encouraging. Be well
Hey Joe. Been watching you for years. I have severe anxiety and depression and for whatever reason, watching Solo winter camping helps me. This year I've decided I'm gonna start going. I have zero gear so I'm starting from scratch. I'm not new to camping, I been going my whole life with family when we were kids and my two Best girlfriends in my adult years, but never alone. Not afraid of animals more afraid of people and being a woman alone camping can be intimidating but I really want to go this fall. Hope your hand is getting better and thank you for all the videos that make us happy.
I was terrified, and excited going into my first solo. It was the best and most liberating experiences ever. I did the I can bail if I have to spot, and it helped. I now am excited for every trip, and I got for weeks at a time. Part of it was watching other women and listening to other women doing it.
Hi Joe, I really like your videos. I saw you on the first season of Alone.I'm sad for you that you lost your fire steel. I'm not a big fan of survival but I like your videos. You've done a lot in your RUclips channel. I'm interest that you made a business with it.Bye and I love your videos
I have always loved you trip videos. And you have gotten me back out into the woods after many years. But, this is a great video that you have created for people that want to start getting into it or just getting back into in it. Thank you Joe for what you do.
I swear the universe is speaking to me with this video.
I was planning my first solo camping trip in 2020 but the pandemic hit and then life got hectic. Still a little hectic but I think this summer is the perfect time to take that trip. Even if it's one night, I feel I desevre it. I'm actually getting excited thinking about it.
do it, bring some Kali
@@kod4062 Do it Kali let us know how you get on
Did you do it?
Great vid Joe. Hiked and camped the Appalacian trail from Maine to Georgia back in the '80's... Military camping in the field...etc. too bad my wifey is a "Glampour".. she wont tent unless it's hooked to a 5th wheel and has a shower...lol. Thanks again for what you have done over the last 12 years. Cant wait for the next "Tosh n Cooper/ Doug and possible Tunis Freak of Nature" adventure.
Joe: I give you a 20 out of 10. You are an excellent spokesman for solo camping.
30 yrs ago I couldn't get anyone to go camping with me so I packed the car and went to a state park. Talk about scary! In the morning I was SO proud of myself. At the beginning of this you pulled out the bug spray and sprayed the underside of your hat. What a great idea.
Thanks!
I watched one video & I've been a subscriber ever since! All your videos are so relaxing, I'm definitely living through you💕
I have been camping for years, bushcrafting before for it was bushcrafting, and I enjoy the duty of passing it on. I loved this as a refresher and someone else's perspective and teaching methods.
Between your channel, Steve Wallis, and this video I’m finally out on my first night ever camping tonight. I appreciate the years of information and entertainment you’ve produced!
How did it go?
Steve Wallis..... his "Beer Donations" are a joke.... & people for some reason keep giving this guy FREE money... Don't get it.... 2me, He comes off as fake.... Especially, if you go back and look at his very 1st videos. But, Joe, you Rock.... keep being yourself .... whateve rcontent you put out always seems authentic. I appreciate that! CHEERS 🍻
@@zachhenderson7982 it went great! So glad I finally just did it.
@@Chawk12 I’m going to kindly disagree with you on Steve Wallis. I think he’s a pretty sincere dude and likes to go outside of the box, which I respect that for what it is. I’ve watched him since the beginning. And I agree with you that Joe is an authentic guy, but it’s funny you say that on a video that is clearly done as a promotional video for a product.
@@loganbrauser3821 glad to hear it went well! Keep the positive attitude and you'll go far
😁 Hi Joe, my son & I have been doing a lot more outdoors, your videos inspired us & I'm soooo happy to see your face! Much love to you & your fam. 🐾💜
Thank you,Joe for reviewing the basics for new viewers or for everyone. This is excellent information. Especially thank you for taking extra time to show us your gear,reasons for taking it and how to use it.!!
You are not Joe Robinet.Your channel has no content. This is a scam.
I love this video! Most of what I learned for backcountry camping is from watching your videos, been watching for 6 or 7 years now. Been on many solo trips and countless backcountry camping with friends as well! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love for the outdoors.
I highly recommend solo trips, great time for reflection, or to learn. Camped out of a backpack, truck, quad and even a bike. Even a 1 nighter out in the bush, sleeping in the car does wonders for the mind.
Super funny I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now and somehow I never knew you were on the show alone. Just started watching it today and had a huge smile when I saw you as a contestant! Love the vids
Cheers from BC 🍻
Your videos have given me a glimpse into real wild camping life, there are many wonderful things in nature waiting for us to explore and live in peace with nature. Nature is very inclusive.
Hey Joe, great video. I love your comment about "night noises". You are so right about how terrifying a mouse sounds rubbing against the tent at night! It always takes my ears a few nights to get used to the forest sounds I am not waking up at every little critters' burp. You have me planning my next solo trip, thanks!
“No tippin on four fours” made me LOL. Your various odes to hip hop get stuck in my head. I find myself saying/singing them for the rest of the day. Keep it up Joe! I love your videos!
You're awesome Joe, and I appreciate the patience and generosity you demonstrate, sharing this video of getting back to the basics, for all the newcomers, who will no doubt glean lots of tips as they get started in the outdoor life. I use a sack similar to yours with clothes, and another excellent thing about it is that it also doubles, when full, as a very comfortable and silent pillow! Keep up the great work, love to you and your family.
long time lurker here, haven't watched the video yet but just from the title, you're absolutely right. City life is draining me I need to get back in to nature. love the videos and im so sorry about your terrible luck with your doggos recently, hope you're doing ok
Backyard for the first time is the way to go. I love you Joe
You are the reason why I started camping a few years ago!! The way you talk makes me feel welcomed in the outdoor community, so I gave it a go and it changed my life. My dog and I can comfortably camp because of you!! I’m so grateful for the knowledge you share. People like you uplift and encourage others. I can’t thank you enough for that. Once in a while I will bump into people outside that talk down to me. One time I went into a station to get a permit for hiking, and the person working asked me if I was sure I wanted it because she didn’t think I could make it to the top of the peak. Those moments hurt, but I always remember your positive outlook to keep me going. I don’t have to impress anyone. I just need to be myself and enjoy my time outside.
Good video Joe. Very informative for all the newbies. What it all boils down to is just grab some stuff and go. Everyone will dial in their preferences throughout their trips.
Hi Joe, an excellent tutorial on primative camping. I really enjoy your channel as it brings back memories of my youth doing what you do now. I am born and raised in the Alaska Bush and have been doing the Bushcraft thing for about 60 years, I am 74 now. I have lived in a 14'x16' wall tent for about 6 years. I still live off grid but, more rural than remote. You are an inspiration to many of our youth and adults as well and you have a great attitude. Not much seems to bother you and that is good because, doing what you do, you have to keep your head on straight. The meal looked really good. Thanks for sharing.
Joe, my 1st comment after following you for years. Keep on going! Thanks for such an inclusive video. Kids will have a better chance of getting outdoors with your knowledge, coming from a 63 year old kid that's driven The Alaskan Highway a few times. I always learn something new watching you.
Popcorn snaffu is the perfect example of why I love watching your channel. Shit happens and sometimes you just gotta roll with it. Also is an example to newcomers to this type of camping. You are gonna make mistakes, shit is gonna happen. Learn from each experience and every time you go back out to the woods is going to become easier and more fun, but also each time you go out something different can and will happen to keep you on your toes. When you start out, definitely have a "safety net" of some type. A small accident at home can quickly become life threatening in the woods. Keep your phone charged, keep it on you. If you manage to get hurt, you can at least call for help. Love watching this stuff, keep em coming good sir!
Best video ever! Thanks for all the explanations, demonstrations and the knowledge.
I just got back from the bwca. my first trip up there in 15 years. my first ever solo canoe trip. I did 5 days and it was incredible. I really pushed myself and it was a very intense and real experience. definitely going back next year. I'd also like to add that a tourniquet is something that should be in every bush first aid kit. a little cut or scrape won't kill you in the wild. but a serious bleeding injury will.
That's my escape......I've been doing a spring and fall trip into the bwca for quite a few years now. Definitely miss it if I miss a trip!
One of your best videos in my opinion. Very educational.
did my first solo camp when i was 15, 35 years ago, and it was completely liberating!! It is something that everyone SHOULD try!!
I just hope that 48 isn’t too old! You have inspired me to just do what you love. Thank you so much.
Finally a video!!
Sending love and support from Serbia.
You are making me go outside, got some gear and a book that will help me. You for sure are.
Thanks Joe 💕
Keep it up, Joe! I've yet to solo camp, but I am definitely looking forward to it. I just worked 11 days straight in Chicago, and what gets me through it is knowing that when I have some time off, I'm going to get out of the city and surround myself with trees, good food, and fresh air. Thanks for another great drop.
Joe perfect video at the perfect time I been finally getting around to plan and buy the things needed to go on my first overland solo trip.
Just started watching the show ALONE and noticed you were in the show loved being able to see your experience in the show. Keep up the great content love your videos.
I haven't been camping since I was young. I hope I get another chance once or twice before my time is through. Love following your channel for the memories, and for learning new things and about new products (which are great compared to what we had so long ago). Great job on this video! Thanks!
Joe, great video, long time subscriber. Love how you showed what camping really is. Being in the woods, period. Do whatever works for you and just enjoy it.
It's so good to see you teaching again! I would never have had the confidence to camp and canoe trip like I do if not for the early years of your channel. This is awesome, bud!
Poor Scrambled O... he'll never live it down, ever. 😄
Hot dogs are a staple on camp trips, couple rolls, small condiment packs, pre diced onions. Perfect meal packed inside a pencil case
I've always wanted to do a wild camp like in your videos.. But being in the UK, we are very limited, and at the mercy of landowners.
Really love your videos Joe, been following for years. Please know that you are appreciated, and love to you and your family.
i found everything in this video 100% factual and said by a person with YEARS of experience, thank you for helping newer campers out, everyone make sure to be safe, and most of all HAVE FUN.
I love how you give several different examples of how to do each task. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the mini tutorial on solo camping 🏕 Joe. Always a fun time tagging along with you. Stay safe, healthy, happy,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
To be honest I've been watching you since you had Scout and he was a little over a year old, I've learned so much the only bad thing is theres not many places around here that i can solo camp, still here and still going to be here love ya Joe ❤
Glad you touched on hardwood cooking, I'd like more information on tree identification.
A great thing my father taught me when hiking is to stop randomly or at significant land marks,stop,,turn around and see what it looks like. It's very comforting on the return trip to see things from the same angle.
Great informative video. You look so much better Joe. Thanks for sharing. Hugs
Joe it is nice too see you out. I live through you. I have not camped in years. My body says no way. Arthritis has gotten to me. Miss seeing you puppies.
You make me smile. Good to see you enjoying life. Thanks for all of the great content.
This was like the good old days when your videos were full of teaching and tips and tricks. I really enjoyed it. Thanks.
Nice instructional video. Thanks for the pointers. Hoping you have some trips planned in the near future. Those are the most enjoyable to watch for me.
Great video. I just got back from a trip to find this recommended. This reminded me of the content you did when I first started watching your channel. I find this content instructive and inspirational. I’d like to credit you with getting me outside but that started long before there was RUclips (I’m an old fart). I will credit you and one of my sons for getting me back outside since I’ve retired. I enjoy your attitude and sense of humor on these videos and hope you bring that to other aspects of your life; I know I find a better part of myself in the wilderness and bring that attitude back with me.
Very awesome topic you are addressing here. Many people struggle to overcome their “fears” or reservations. Love it Joe👍
Wow joe.... 1.54 mil subs..... I remember back when you only had a few thousand subs. Crazy how time flies. Love this video. All your vids are educational and i always seem to learn something from them. 👍🏻 Keep it up dude!
Joe! You're an inspiration to a lot of us watching including me. This was an informative and entertaining video. I'd love more like this from you.
Done a lot of solo backpacking myself - best place to reset the mind once you have done it a couple times and get the routine down in my opinion. This is a fantastic video Joe - should really help get some people out there! 😀
Nice one Joe. I rarely get out but you were one of the first channels I subscribed to when I started looking into backpacking & bushcraft. I'm subscribed to so many channels now that I can't keep up. 😀
Thank you for going through the basics for those of us who haven’t had the opportunities to learn beforehand.
Did my first solo camp in 2020, lucky enough to live near a bunch of wetlands and parks in the northeast. Decided to give it a whirl after watching Joe and Steve Wallis, I know two very different ways to do it. But I figured I was literally in walking distance of home. Bought a basic kit, and went through set up and break down a few times before going out. And even though it was so close to home come sunset, sh*t got real. Lol. It was the most terrifyingly fun 2 days. I have gone out a few times since. But that first time still sticks out. Now I am trying my hand at bushcraft as life and time allows. Thank you Joe (and Steve) for making it seem doable.
logged on just at the right time, take care man ✌️
Love the evening Joe! Great Idea for a video and well done. Very informative for the newbs and for all really.
Everyone has their own system and yours definitely works.
Man I have followed you for years. Depression got me, I haven't been keeping up on my fav OG bushcrafters. You have always been my favorite and have inspired me to do this someday. I don't want this to sound weird but I talk about you all the time lol. Thanks for the content mate 🤟
Thanks for an amazingly informative video. For someone like me hoping and dreaming to do something like this feels like a fantasy. You help your viewers feel that something like this is less of a fantasy and make it more likely to be reality. Thanks for creating and sharing this video. Much appreciated Joe. Man you would be such an amazing guide/teacher if you taught lessons and offered people the opportunity to go on teaching trips like this. That too would make an awesome video. Cheers Joe!!!!
Hey Joe, that soloplex guyline from the vestibule should have a loop knotted in it. That loop is for the tent stake. The free end should have a hook on it for the vestibule doors. Hooking the doors pulls them away from the mesh door to form the vestibule.
I was just justtttt thinking I need a new Joe video!! Great timing 😁
Just went on a solo last weekend with just a 3x3 by the river. Man it was way overdue. Life definitely gets in the way more often then not. But this was a great video brother. I love this style joe . Stay healthy brother ttys 💪🏻🥃🐦
Keep it up Joe, glad to see you are getting awesome sponsors and still getting to do what you obviously love to do!
a great back to basics how-to-camp type video, nice one Joe.
This video was a joy to watch . You seemed so relaxed and content . And after all that's what camping is all "aboot " !
Love this, my first solo trip and my current only solo trip, i was… lonely. Other than being lonely around the campfire at night everything else was great. Wanna go solo again soon.
I have been solo camping for years. I go camping year round, winter is my favourite season for camping. I Always enjoy your videos.
Thank you Joe for getting us back to the basics. My grandson and I really enjoyed this one. The Possibles bag is a good idea.
I love your show. Giving folks a view to camping is an awesome idea. I am unfortunately at the stage in life where I like KOA cabins more than sleeping on an hard ground. No matter I have a inflateable bed ;) I just got tired of packing unpacking setting up and tearing down. It becomes a chore and I got tired of it. Maybe my daughters with travel trailers are tired of that too?
Thanks for doing this video , Joe. I finally was able to watch it, now that Rogers is back online. Just shows us how fragile our system is.
This is a great video Joe. It covers so much useful tips and gear use all in one video. One of my favorite videos, will watch alot. Thanks
I know I'm going to get a chuckle when I watch a Joe movie. They never disappoint. Your instructions on solo camping were very good; the different types of shelters, things you'll need in your pack and more. I solo camp quite often, but I car camp, so I can bring the kitchen sink and usually do. The steak and pierogi looked smashingly good. The corn popping session reminded me of a time when I was camping with others and we put Jiffy Time popcorn on the fire. That's the one that comes all ready to go, in the foil pan with foil expandable top. It wasnt popping at all, so we gave up on it, but left it on the fire. Yep, it all of a sudden started wildly popping and broke thru the bag, shooting popcorn all over the campsite. We laughed so hard and just watched it like fireworks.
I love it , you have natural of commun8cating with you subs!! Way to go Joe God bless you!!!!!
I am not Canadian, but just down in Indiana. And watching your videos has always motivated me to try and go out on a solo trip. I am not there yet but hope to be by next summer!
Joe, I do not know if there is such a thing, but you could make a game where you go camping and collect valuable things only a camper would know about : pitch, chaga, plants for food and medicine, etc.
Haven't been to your channel in quite some time... Basicly since the lockdowns we had, honestly good to see ol Joe just go back to basics... Miss the old school videos...