For cleaning the pipe: Use cloth with red spirit or any kind of cleaning spirit works. Was in the military here in norway and we used that every time we were out in the field and had to clean our pipe after been using a hotstove in tents. Hope it helps!
or do it a little less efficient style when you are impatient... use a gas torch ^^ burns right through :D We used this method in Poland the rednecks of europe xD
@@aaronfalzerano9432 I understand the question, it is directly translated from norwegian:D but red spirit is called methylated spirit in english if im not wrong. It can be used as fuel for cooking and camping stoves, but works as a cleaning spirit to remove stains (for example soot from pipes)
As an Ontario hunter myself, you are only required to wear orange during the rifle / muzzleloading seasons if you are carrying a valid deer/moose/ bear licence. But for hunting small game with bow or gun orange is not required, but still recommend if your hunting in an area with an open rifle season for big game
This is actually incorrect. You're required to wear hunter orange during open gun season for any big game, regardless of what and how you're hunting, with a couple exceptions. The 2022 Ontario Hunting Regulation Summary states: "All licensed hunters, *including bow hunters*, falconers, bear hunters, and trappers who are hunting under their trapping licence during a gun season for deer, elk or moose, are required to wear hunter orange. This requirement does not apply to persons who are hunting double-crested cormorants or migratory game birds, except woodcock." And that makes sense, because why would it matter what you're hunting if other people are hunting big game near you? They don't know you're only hunting for grouse when they accidentally shoot you. Personally I wear an orange hat regardless of when and what I'm hunting just to be safe (except for spring turkey season).
The way I remember it without having to read the long verbage again in the regulations is.... if there is any open season for big game, I need to wear hunter orange. This is the bare minimum. I personally wear hunter orange even when rifles are allowed for fox and wolves. I also wear it even if I am not hunting and hiking thru my own land. Its surprising how seemigly in the middle of nowhere I run across other hunters.
The chopping wood segment/editing was the best..lol EDIT: (I sometimes comment without watching the entire video) Regarding your stove - VERY IMPORTANT - Do NOT push your chimney inside the collar, as suggested in the comments, to fix the smoke issue. If you do, you risk carbon monoxide poisoning while you're asleep. The fix is two-fold. First, your stove should have come with an adjustable clamp (mechanics strap) to secure the chimney to collar. If you don't have one buy one at the hardware store. Then slip it on chimney and place chimney OVER collar. Then tighten strap with hands if you buy the butterfly type. Or use leatherman if nut/screwdriver style. It doesn't have to be super tight, I tighten mine with my hands. And secondly, that chimney is waaay too tall for the height of that tent. It has little support for the height and "could" collapse in strong wind even though you have it guyed out. Rule of thumb is never more than 50% above tallest peak of tent, ideally a 2-3 feet above tallest peak of tent. A much shorter chimney will retain heat travelling less distance and the pipe temperature reducing carbon build up. No need for clean fire log. Hope this helps, Xander. You continually produce some of the best outdoor content on RUclips.
You talk out of your backside and obviously love the sound of your own opinion. Little chance of carbon monoxide poisoning in a tent such as this one in the video. The chimney should not only clear the apex of the domain, but also be in tune with the surrounding trees. Guyed out, it is going nowhere in a hurry. Stop with your doom and gloom advice.
@@KentuckyFriedSushi ''In vino veritas'' - perhaps, but look at the AIR gaps in this modified tent. Should I delete or allow my frustration at the comment to remain. I shouldn't leave a comment whereby someone could succumb to Carbon Monoxide poisoning if in a totally enclosed tent, but this isn't such?
I think this is my favorite Xander wood chop montage to date. Something very satisfying about the massive pile of rounds being turned to splinters in rapid succession. As always love the story telling of the video and the essence of the adventure. So glad the channel is doing so well. Thanks for the effort to share.
I noticed that, too. Question: from what I’ve seen in other videos, wouldn’t you want to keep some of them whole, so they’ll burn longer? That kindling must burn really fast.
@@dottiedavis355 I’m sure someone with more experience will correct me, but my experience is that the portable wood-stoves can be temperamental. The airflow is pretty limited, so keeping the larger pieces lit is an issue.
As a Canadian winter camper or outdoor enthusiast in general, I must say your videos are the most enjoyable on RUclips by far!! From the genuine no bs storytelling, plus the awesome fun loving characters in the “staged” bits. Keep the vids coming 🙏
I know you may not see this, but recently has been consistently the most traumatic few weeks of my life. this makes me smile and takes my mind off of things, which is weird cuz its just u out camping n shit and I have never even gone camping since I was like 7, but I don't know, I love it. I can normally not focus on one thing for more than a few minutes but I could sit through this really easy, thank you man.
I'm wishing peace for you. Especially peace of mind. Meditation, prayer, mindful thinking.. whatever helps. I'm glad you've found at least one thing to calm you and help you focus. Happy holidays Brad.
I feel it’s always good to wear hunters orange during the winter in the wild where you’re located. Especially during hunting season of any kind. If nothing else, the hat. You can never go wrong. Great camping ! I think the best part of your camping experiences is that you always manage to have fun. You bring us along like we’re your best friends. You aren’t afraid to show us both your successes and failures. As for your stove pipe, it’s not always possible, if you start your fire with pine and burn hardwood you’ll cut down on the pitch buildup in your chimney. A buildup can cause a chimney fire. Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure!!
This channel is really fun camping for days and explaining or chatting, unlike the others just building a hut and it's done greetings from Indonesia🇮🇩🇮🇩
This was seriously the best Xander!! The “YESSSSS”, burger scene, your face when the coyotes were howling, the beautiful snow scenes.. thanks for being you. ❤
The Sabe community have discovered the most fascinating creature of the woods: the Xander. I'm sure he's going to be a big hit. Tales will be told, his legend will grow; and the little ones will be warned to stay away from the baying burger man and his wild, wild humor.
Hi Xander, really likes your videos. What I like the most is that you are just being yourself and authentic instead of trying to be someone else and put on a big 'show', which I really appreciate, and which is really rare these days, especially on youtube (not to say that your content is also very interesting!)
Love the editing in this one. Wood chopping came out great. I was half expecting that second sequence to sound like a Christmas carol. Thanks for the video
xander i just wanna say this is probably my third year now watching your videos and i have been struggling a lot these three years but every time i watch you it’s like looking at a mirror of what i could be some day, thank you for making it seem possible for all of us to find peace in happiness in what we do much love man ❤
I really enjoy your adventures. I especially enjoy your choice of background music for your drone views. Very haunting and a great feeling of quiet and aloness. Keep it all up!
Great video! Since I'm into archery myself, the stump shooting part was great. And I agree, there's no feeling like finding comfort in uncomfortable situations, disaster everywhere around you makes that tiny cozy space the most luxurious thing ever...
I have to say that was one of the best montages of processing firewood I have seen. It made me want to not skip over watching as usually nothing is less riveting then watching someone cut every piece of wood in real time only to follow it up with splitting every piece as well. BRAVO and Happy Holidays.
Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! The nice thing about being in the woods in winter it's so quiet and peaceful. It is a bit wet and messy. A suggestion on your tent, I have a similar tent, When there is snow I pitch it between 2 trees with a ridge pole tied to the trees and tie the tent to the pole. This prevents the tent from sagging. sometimes I'll carry an extra Nylon tarp to use as a rain fly over the ridge pole. Also, the hunter orange thing, that depends on where U are and the regulations for your area. It should all be online. Thanks for all U do!! God Bless!! Merry Christmas!!!
Xander, I found your channel during a really difficult time in my life earlier this year. Your perseverance, warmth and wacky humour have enriched me beyond words. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Years, brother. I look forward to more videos in 2023!
Hello am so.... Not a out door type person I have a thing about me hands but I enjoy watching these type of videos they are interesting and you're you talk and keep the interests going my grandson started camping and so... Helpful your videos have become thank you he keeps asking me to come because I give him tips lol lol
You nailed the wood chopping sequences. Was great to see it in 10x speed. Sneaking the wood under the edge of the tent also looked nice. I know in heavy winter weather you would have to shovel snow over the bottom edges of the tent. Anyway was fun to watch. Oh and I am now hungry for some real Canadian bacon and those to die for burgers! Wonderful looking food.
Hot tip to clean the stove: do a clean hard wood burn at high temps (no tent!) and keep an eye on it. It'll clean everything - even your windows. Always better to burn hard wood in these little titanium stoves, when you can. Loved this adventure - beautiful scenery!
Your channel is 100% my go-to for inspiration, great character engagement and GREAT videography! My son n' law is a videographer in N.Y.C. and he's 32 yrs old...he loves what he does and your 'angle' of doing the outdoor thing is so badass.
Xander you have set such a great example and are such an inspiration to all. So many people need to get out an enjoy the beautiful forest, refresh the soul, have fun, explore nature and feel the energy of the trees and surroundings. You show how simplistic it can be without a lot of fancy do-dads. And of course always add some great humor. Thank you and Happy Holidays. Stay safe out there. Blessings
Your video clips of preparing the food in your kitchen was hilarious. I love you literally kicking the food into the fridge. As always, incredible videos and so relaxing to watch. Thank you for the hard work. God Bless You.
I can really see the good progress your doing in terms of archery! I would love to follow your journey in archery! So keep us updated and keep up the good work Xander!🙌
Xander! Word of warning, the smokey stuff was the creosote dripping back down the chimney onto the stove. Better chimneys on tent stoves over lap so the dripping stays inside and burns up. If you can tuck that chimney inside the collar rather than over the outside it would be better. Great video otherwise!
Don't quote me, but I think the way to get rid of that build up in the chimney is a ripping hot fire before you tear down... It softens it and burns up. Cleaning at home... Not sure what to do... Maybe set it up and theybmake a cleaning log to burn in your home fireplace, maybe would work.
Agree with Brian with regards to the hot fire, but I would say that it has to run hotter through-out your trip (+250). But I also suspect that your flue is way too long and that the some build-up may occur regardless because of cooling. Having said that, I am not sure what the safe minimum distance is between the stove and the tent (I suspect that depends if you go vertical as Xander does or diagonal like Jon of Lost Lakes does).
If you want to avoid gunking up the chimney in the future try to only use hardwood as fuel. I'm sure you know this, but it also burns a lot slower and hotter in the stove in addition to not covering everything in thick resin. (and yeah, easier said than done, sometimes you have to take what you can get).
For sure, but even in the “near north” in Ontario it’s hard to find deciduous trees (which are generally hardwood)…and even rarer to find a dead one. As you get further north the Boreal forest takes over and it’s practically all coniferous.
That won’t help much, as the chimney gunking up not only because of the water in the wood, but because of the moisture in the air. This tinfoil tube creates the dew point inside the chimney in the negative degree and it makes it “gunk”. I would suggest to burn the stove “full throttle” before you pack it up, this makes it less sticky or even dry and “crusty”
I would suggest ditch the spark arrestor at the top, put one (thick mesh) on the bottom of the pipe where the heat is strong enough to burn off the carbon. And a shorter pipe! Better rolled than Xanders! You want that smoke up and away fast as possible, minimum time in contact with cold pipe walls to condense out tar
Its great to see you camping in the cold with that wood stove and that new tent. You have always seem to camp without the stove and Im glade your FINALY using a stove. Your moving up
These videos are truly my happy place, they allow me to escape for a short amount of time and switch off which I typically find impossible. Happy Christmas Xander, and thank you from the bottom of my heart!
At the approx. 10:00 mark, I heard the Owl and then the Coyotes reply to the Owl (or the "Canadian Bigfoot"). Also, you might think about reducing the size of your stove pipe. I believe that if it were not as tall as you've constructed it to be (you could have made it shorter by 6-8 feet), your "inner stove" fire would not get so exhausted so fast. You are killing this, Xander. You are now the "XXX" of the outdoors. The creosote can only be removed using 70-91% Alcohol liberally and #1 or #2 Steel Wool. Namaste.
Such a freaking awesome video. Those burgers looked absolutely amazing, and the fridge clip made me wake up my neighbors from laughing so hard. By the way, that noise you heard around 10:10 was a Barred Owl. Camping near Mt Saint Helens about six years ago, I heard two of the buggers hooting and howling up a storm near camp. I swore it was a pair of monkeys having an argument, but I later found out they were Barred Owls. Freaky-sounding creatures!
Ever since I stumbled across your RUclips last week, I've been binge watching all your videos. Not too much talking, great adventures, beautiful scenery, hilarious moments ('Gustavo' was the first video I saw)! Gain knowledge, too. The serious moments of reflection and of appreciation. And... you're very easy on the eyes. Love watching you chop wood! sorry, not sorry. Lol😊 Thanks for all the hard work you put into creating these. Loving them!
From Las Vegas Enjoy watching your video Love it when you talk to us back home and say some funny now and then,,,giggle here and there, keep up your good work and you got me till you said goodbye
The algorithm brought me here but your video kept me here. Would suggest that you could reduce wood consumption by restricting air to your stove's firebox more and closing the flue damper further. They both need to be open only when you are starting the fire. Once going, the air volume and flow velocity should be more restricted for longer burn and greater heat output. I see that other comments have already been made about the flue height and setup. Enjoy and stay safe.
love the videos man! Wanted to say that your video skills are improving a lot, and I loves the woodcutting edit. these videos make me explore some of the few forest the Netherlands has to offer(pushed over my first tree today) keep it up, merry christmas.
Nothing like being smoked out!! LOL. My Kni-co trekker smokes with the door open and around the "collar". I guess there is a learning curve to avoid some of this smoke-ageddon. Thank-you for showing the problems as well as the highlights! Cheers!
What a beautiful spot, and you certainly do it justice with your photographic skill. Hey Xander, I wear orange during hunting season and I don't hunt. Merry Christmas, and thanks!
Love the adventure, Xander! And the little cameo of Explore the backcountry too. I have the same stove and all, wood does affect the creosote build up for sure. I've found that the spring on the damper at the bottom of the chimney doesn't do enough to hold the damper open when the stove is bumped by putting wood in or something. I find the damper often closes when I put wood in the stove and then the smoke comes back inside the tent. I've Hung a tiny branch or paperclip on the damper handle to hold it vertical (wide open) and that works great, though when you do want to damp it down you'd have to take it off. I generally just use the door damper and run my pomoly stove pipe damper wide open (it's a little colder here in Saskatchewan) but I do find that seems to help with creosote build up. Though, in the stove hut, straight ripping hot might be a little too much for the smaller space ( I've got the Hussar Plus tent). I haven't experienced the whole pipe being sticky inside but have had a little sticky patch near the top. I just rolled it up anyway and it seemed to crumble and fall out without staining. However, your pipe looked preeeeetty sticky. Did you end up rolling it back up, how did it go? I love that you're incorporating your bow into more videos as well, thanks for bringing us along and being a huge inspiration.
I use a Pomolly stove in a Nortent. I stopped using the spark arrester. Am looking at getting something that breathes better. Or modify the one it comes with. It plugs up way too easily with those small holes. Options on the west coast for hard wood is slim. I use whatever is dry. Every three nights I take the pipe out and put it into the outside fire that is ripping hot. That gets rid of the gunk real nice.
@@r.c.g.811 Yeah I have to take the chimney down and clean the spark arrestor every 3 days. I've seen people put a titanium mesh thats domed and fits just above.thr stove damper but haven't been able to find one myself. Seems like you've got the chimney issue figured, about all one can do I'd say.
Hunter orange is never a bad idea to wear in the woods. Some places require it by law. Be aware of your current hunting season. Deer rifle is the biggest of course, highest concentration of people in the woods. Videos are amazing. You make alot of people happy, including myself. I look forward to each new video. You are an inspiration. Merry Christmas.
Wow Xander~ I'm so very very happy to see you in the tent and stove. You did a great job this year. I will send my thanks in advance next year. Keep going safely. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ~! Ps. Your wearing goggles and chopping firewood was very hot lol
To clean the stove pipe I remove all the rings and then open it up and place it directly in the fire. The creosote burns well so make sure you have gloves on. As it's burning angle the far end higher than where you are holding it.
Another great solo adventure! Enjoyed the axe edits very much, and the burgers looked amazing. Thanks for bringing us along and happy holidays to you. Here's to more adventures in 2023!
A few tips, with the stove the pipe above should go inside of the section below, might want to close the damper on the door some at night, helps it not to burn so hot, also use larger pieces of wood, they burn longer.
Man, nice video and I’m jealous too. Camping, cooking , not freezing at night then shooting a bow for food- nice! Best of luck to you and your channel.
As you said: 'Finding comfort in discomfort' is a joy you can't explain but have to experience. Thanks for promoting that experience!
Better and better every video, thank you for taking us along on your journey.
This is peak Xander content! 20-30min, nice fire, some hunting, lots of snow, cooking and humor! It’s all we can ask for
For cleaning the pipe:
Use cloth with red spirit or any kind of cleaning spirit works. Was in the military here in norway and we used that every time we were out in the field and had to clean our pipe after been using a hotstove in tents. Hope it helps!
or do it a little less efficient style when you are impatient... use a gas torch ^^ burns right through :D
We used this method in Poland the rednecks of europe xD
What's red spirit?
@@aaronfalzerano9432 I understand the question, it is directly translated from norwegian:D but red spirit is called methylated spirit in english if im not wrong. It can be used as fuel for cooking and camping stoves, but works as a cleaning spirit to remove stains (for example soot from pipes)
@@maxbrynildsen5455thank you for that. I’m going to clean the soot from my chimney pipe with that
The pipe can be easily cleaned with a spruce tree branch. We did that in the finnish military. This pipe might be too small for that though.
As an Ontario hunter myself, you are only required to wear orange during the rifle / muzzleloading seasons if you are carrying a valid deer/moose/ bear licence. But for hunting small game with bow or gun orange is not required, but still recommend if your hunting in an area with an open rifle season for big game
This is actually incorrect. You're required to wear hunter orange during open gun season for any big game, regardless of what and how you're hunting, with a couple exceptions. The 2022 Ontario Hunting Regulation Summary states: "All licensed hunters, *including bow hunters*, falconers, bear hunters, and trappers who are hunting under their trapping licence during a gun season for deer, elk or moose, are required to wear hunter orange. This requirement does not apply to persons who are hunting double-crested cormorants or migratory game birds, except woodcock."
And that makes sense, because why would it matter what you're hunting if other people are hunting big game near you? They don't know you're only hunting for grouse when they accidentally shoot you. Personally I wear an orange hat regardless of when and what I'm hunting just to be safe (except for spring turkey season).
The way I remember it without having to read the long verbage again in the regulations is.... if there is any open season for big game, I need to wear hunter orange. This is the bare minimum. I personally wear hunter orange even when rifles are allowed for fox and wolves. I also wear it even if I am not hunting and hiking thru my own land. Its surprising how seemigly in the middle of nowhere I run across other hunters.
I’d just wear orange in case you run into any of the “locals”
I’m sure you’re on top of Bill-C21. Just putting my 2 cents worth in here.
I’m not a hunter but I’m rooting/voting for y/our rights.
@@MrFreeGman actually I’m from sao paulo Brazil and all u have to wear is a thong and a bbl and ur gucci to hunt down all the pussy
The chopping wood segment/editing was the best..lol EDIT: (I sometimes comment without watching the entire video) Regarding your stove - VERY IMPORTANT - Do NOT push your chimney inside the collar, as suggested in the comments, to fix the smoke issue. If you do, you risk carbon monoxide poisoning while you're asleep. The fix is two-fold. First, your stove should have come with an adjustable clamp (mechanics strap) to secure the chimney to collar. If you don't have one buy one at the hardware store. Then slip it on chimney and place chimney OVER collar. Then tighten strap with hands if you buy the butterfly type. Or use leatherman if nut/screwdriver style. It doesn't have to be super tight, I tighten mine with my hands. And secondly, that chimney is waaay too tall for the height of that tent. It has little support for the height and "could" collapse in strong wind even though you have it guyed out. Rule of thumb is never more than 50% above tallest peak of tent, ideally a 2-3 feet above tallest peak of tent. A much shorter chimney will retain heat travelling less distance and the pipe temperature reducing carbon build up. No need for clean fire log. Hope this helps, Xander. You continually produce some of the best outdoor content on RUclips.
You talk out of your backside and obviously love the sound of your own opinion. Little chance of carbon monoxide poisoning in a tent such as this one in the video. The chimney should not only clear the apex of the domain, but also be in tune with the surrounding trees. Guyed out, it is going nowhere in a hurry. Stop with your doom and gloom advice.
@@RobertsBulgaria Kinda like talking to yourself hey buddy? Let the individual say their piece
@@KentuckyFriedSushi ''In vino veritas'' - perhaps, but look at the AIR gaps in this modified tent. Should I delete or allow my frustration at the comment to remain. I shouldn't leave a comment whereby someone could succumb to Carbon Monoxide poisoning if in a totally enclosed tent, but this isn't such?
Well Xander could take a carbon monoxide alarm if he was concerned.
i’m just too lazy to read this comment so i’m commenting without reading this comment 😅
I think this is my favorite Xander wood chop montage to date. Something very satisfying about the massive pile of rounds being turned to splinters in rapid succession. As always love the story telling of the video and the essence of the adventure. So glad the channel is doing so well. Thanks for the effort to share.
I noticed that, too. Question: from what I’ve seen in other videos, wouldn’t you want to keep some of them whole, so they’ll burn longer? That kindling must burn really fast.
Yes I loved the rapid succession of splitting the wood too!
@@dottiedavis355 I’m sure someone with more experience will correct me, but my experience is that the portable wood-stoves can be temperamental. The airflow is pretty limited, so keeping the larger pieces lit is an issue.
Yes, I laughed out loud much of him repeatedly whapping with his ax, then throwing the food into his fridge!
yes it was some mighty fine axe work.
As a Canadian winter camper or outdoor enthusiast in general, I must say your videos are the most enjoyable on RUclips by far!! From the genuine no bs storytelling, plus the awesome fun loving characters in the “staged” bits. Keep the vids coming 🙏
Even better than outdoor boys?!
I know you may not see this, but recently has been consistently the most traumatic few weeks of my life. this makes me smile and takes my mind off of things, which is weird cuz its just u out camping n shit and I have never even gone camping since I was like 7, but I don't know, I love it. I can normally not focus on one thing for more than a few minutes but I could sit through this really easy, thank you man.
Stay healthy Brad. And I hope next year will be a better one for you❤. Sending you a hug from Penetanguishene 🙋🏼♀️
hope get better brother, Xander the doctor of us
I hope that you’ll find relief soon. Life can be a cruel mistress.
@Cha Man Merry Christmas to you as well. I hope you find peace in your solace. ❤
I'm wishing peace for you. Especially peace of mind. Meditation, prayer, mindful thinking.. whatever helps. I'm glad you've found at least one thing to calm you and help you focus. Happy holidays Brad.
I feel it’s always good to wear hunters orange during the winter in the wild where you’re located. Especially during hunting season of any kind. If nothing else, the hat. You can never go wrong. Great camping ! I think the best part of your camping experiences is that you always manage to have fun. You bring us along like we’re your best friends. You aren’t afraid to show us both your successes and failures. As for your stove pipe, it’s not always possible, if you start your fire with pine and burn hardwood you’ll cut down on the pitch buildup in your chimney. A buildup can cause a chimney fire. Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure!!
we need people like you because without them world would be a empty sad place i wish you the best !
Not since Robert Rodriguez's Desperado has there been such taut action editing. Those wood chops! Shivers down my spine!
This channel is really fun camping for days and explaining or chatting, unlike the others just building a hut and it's done
greetings from Indonesia🇮🇩🇮🇩
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This was seriously the best Xander!! The “YESSSSS”, burger scene, your face when the coyotes were howling, the beautiful snow scenes.. thanks for being you. ❤
I’m pretty sure that was cougar.
Someone has bigfoot audio footage and it's just Xander yelling into the night over his burgers
Could have been a Cougar ( N0T the 4 legged kind ), but it sounded more like an 0wl to me.
this was priceless!@@slightlyaboveaveragebutaverage
The Sabe community have discovered the most fascinating creature of the woods: the Xander. I'm sure he's going to be a big hit. Tales will be told, his legend will grow; and the little ones will be warned to stay away from the baying burger man and his wild, wild humor.
Might I dare say, this is by far my favorite channel. Thank you for all the great content!
Agreed!
Easily best RUclips channel out there!
Definitely 🥰🥰🥰
Agree!
Hi Xander, really likes your videos. What I like the most is that you are just being yourself and authentic instead of trying to be someone else and put on a big 'show', which I really appreciate, and which is really rare these days, especially on youtube (not to say that your content is also very interesting!)
Love the editing in this one. Wood chopping came out great. I was half expecting that second sequence to sound like a Christmas carol. Thanks for the video
before sleep i always watch winter or rain camping idk why i just love it
xander i just wanna say this is probably my third year now watching your videos and i have been struggling a lot these three years but every time i watch you it’s like looking at a mirror of what i could be some day, thank you for making it seem possible for all of us to find peace in happiness in what we do much love man ❤
I hope 2023 brings you more joy and peace than you know how to handle. 🧡
What is it lately with all those comments on yt about personal struggle?
@@fashionskiller do you live on earth?
😊😊😊
I really enjoy your adventures. I especially enjoy your choice of background music for your drone views. Very haunting and a great feeling of quiet and aloness. Keep it all up!
So what do you have for me, Xander?
Great video! Since I'm into archery myself, the stump shooting part was great. And I agree, there's no feeling like finding comfort in uncomfortable situations, disaster everywhere around you makes that tiny cozy space the most luxurious thing ever...
This is seriously the best Xander!! “YES”, the burger scene, your face when the coyotes howl, the beautiful snow scene!
This videos really excite me and make me relax. Without music, just xander chilling in the woods. It is some kind of therapy. Thank you for this.
I absolutely LOVE your wood chopping montages. Never change!
Love your winter camping videos! So peaceful. And yes, we DO love onions on this channel.
I have to say that was one of the best montages of processing firewood I have seen. It made me want to not skip over watching as usually nothing is less riveting then watching someone cut every piece of wood in real time only to follow it up with splitting every piece as well. BRAVO and Happy Holidays.
I’ve discovered you recently and I can’t get enough of you. You’re so humble and positive, I could fall asleep to these videos every night
One of my favourite parts of your videos are the wood cutting scenes. The one in this video is quite musical.
Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! The nice thing about being in the woods in winter it's so quiet and peaceful. It is a bit wet and messy. A suggestion on your tent, I have a similar tent, When there is snow I pitch it between 2 trees with a ridge pole tied to the trees and tie the tent to the pole. This prevents the tent from sagging. sometimes I'll carry an extra Nylon tarp to use as a rain fly over the ridge pole. Also, the hunter orange thing, that depends on where U are and the regulations for your area. It should all be online. Thanks for all U do!! God Bless!! Merry Christmas!!!
Yooo, im from Oklahoma too! I'm in Tulsa!
"Finding comfort in uncomfortable situations" it makes the comfort more satisfying.
That weird noise you heard: that's the sound of owls making more owls
U and outdoor boys Save my insomnia, thank u so much❤
Xander, I found your channel during a really difficult time in my life earlier this year. Your perseverance, warmth and wacky humour have enriched me beyond words. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Years, brother. I look forward to more videos in 2023!
Hello am so.... Not a out door type person I have a thing about me hands but I enjoy watching these type of videos they are interesting and you're you talk and keep the interests going my grandson started camping and so... Helpful your videos have become thank you he keeps asking me to come because I give him tips lol lol
You nailed the wood chopping sequences. Was great to see it in 10x speed. Sneaking the wood under the edge of the tent also looked nice. I know in heavy winter weather you would have to shovel snow over the bottom edges of the tent. Anyway was fun to watch. Oh and I am now hungry for some real Canadian bacon and those to die for burgers! Wonderful looking food.
Hot tip to clean the stove: do a clean hard wood burn at high temps (no tent!) and keep an eye on it. It'll clean everything - even your windows.
Always better to burn hard wood in these little titanium stoves, when you can. Loved this adventure - beautiful scenery!
Do you know the name of this stove? It looks ace.
@@josephblackhall T-brick by Pomoly. They have 40+ models of titanium stoves - all of them great.
Your channel is 100% my go-to for inspiration, great character engagement and GREAT videography! My son n' law is a videographer in N.Y.C. and he's 32 yrs old...he loves what he does and your 'angle' of doing the outdoor thing is so badass.
Absolutely love your content! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's!!!!!!!!
Fantastic. Missed a little Xandy Skit at the beginning, but guess we can't expect them every time. Neat spot.
8:12 Had a good chuckle at you just huckin your things at the fridge, unnecessarily but hilariously aggressive.
Xander you have set such a great example and are such an inspiration to all. So many people need to get out an enjoy the beautiful forest, refresh the soul, have fun, explore nature and feel the energy of the trees and surroundings. You show how simplistic it can be without a lot of fancy do-dads. And of course always add some great humor. Thank you and Happy Holidays. Stay safe out there. Blessings
Damn man. Killer edits on wood chopping. Your videos are so soothing to watch. Makes me jealous everytime.
Nice one buddy! Holy sheet I never thought about cleaning creosote out of those infernal pipes. That tent looks annoyingly good in thumbnails
Hay get off this channel you have your own. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
@@steve8421 😜 Merry Christmas!
Honestly usually its pretty easy - no idea why its all caked on
Your video clips of preparing the food in your kitchen was hilarious. I love you literally kicking the food into the fridge. As always, incredible videos and so relaxing to watch. Thank you for the hard work. God Bless You.
I can really see the good progress your doing in terms of archery! I would love to follow your journey in archery! So keep us updated and keep up the good work Xander!🙌
I love the speed chopping montage and that you can see the fire inside the stove…so relaxing!
Xander! Word of warning, the smokey stuff was the creosote dripping back down the chimney onto the stove. Better chimneys on tent stoves over lap so the dripping stays inside and burns up. If you can tuck that chimney inside the collar rather than over the outside it would be better. Great video otherwise!
Don't quote me, but I think the way to get rid of that build up in the chimney is a ripping hot fire before you tear down... It softens it and burns up. Cleaning at home... Not sure what to do... Maybe set it up and theybmake a cleaning log to burn in your home fireplace, maybe would work.
Im planning on bringing a cleaning log out next time
Agree with Brian with regards to the hot fire, but I would say that it has to run hotter through-out your trip (+250). But I also suspect that your flue is way too long and that the some build-up may occur regardless because of cooling. Having said that, I am not sure what the safe minimum distance is between the stove and the tent (I suspect that depends if you go vertical as Xander does or diagonal like Jon of Lost Lakes does).
Such a satisfying sound hearing that would getting chopped in such an empty cast forest, really echoes. Just love it. Great video btw 👍🏻
If you want to avoid gunking up the chimney in the future try to only use hardwood as fuel. I'm sure you know this, but it also burns a lot slower and hotter in the stove in addition to not covering everything in thick resin. (and yeah, easier said than done, sometimes you have to take what you can get).
For sure, but even in the “near north” in Ontario it’s hard to find deciduous trees (which are generally hardwood)…and even rarer to find a dead one. As you get further north the Boreal forest takes over and it’s practically all coniferous.
I put a beer can in the house fireplace every once in a while....not sure if it's bad for u or not
That won’t help much, as the chimney gunking up not only because of the water in the wood, but because of the moisture in the air. This tinfoil tube creates the dew point inside the chimney in the negative degree and it makes it “gunk”. I would suggest to burn the stove “full throttle” before you pack it up, this makes it less sticky or even dry and “crusty”
@@snoopypeanut8938 I do that aswell as potato peels. Works well
I would suggest ditch the spark arrestor at the top, put one (thick mesh) on the bottom of the pipe where the heat is strong enough to burn off the carbon. And a shorter pipe! Better rolled than Xanders! You want that smoke up and away fast as possible, minimum time in contact with cold pipe walls to condense out tar
Its great to see you camping in the cold with that wood stove and that new tent. You have always seem to camp without the stove and Im glade your FINALY using a stove. Your moving up
Christmas Eve with a fresh Xander video! Merry Christmas man! Keep on doing what you do best, inspiring folks around the world! Peace!
Always a good idea to wear orange in the bush.
These videos are truly my happy place, they allow me to escape for a short amount of time and switch off which I typically find impossible. Happy Christmas Xander, and thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I like your technique for chopping the smaller pieces. Safe. Smart. 👍
Merry Christmas Xander! Thank you for these videos, which are always incredible and amazing. Never stop.
8min 34sec There's goes the wildlife. Good luck on the hunt. I love your energy.
love the editing, love the commentary, love the humble and wholesomeness, love the journey you're taking us on! Merry Christmas Xander!
At the approx. 10:00 mark, I heard the Owl and then the Coyotes reply to the Owl (or the "Canadian Bigfoot"). Also, you might think about reducing the size of your stove pipe. I believe that if it were not as tall as you've constructed it to be (you could have made it shorter by 6-8 feet), your "inner stove" fire would not get so exhausted so fast. You are killing this, Xander. You are now the "XXX" of the outdoors. The creosote can only be removed using 70-91% Alcohol liberally and #1 or #2 Steel Wool. Namaste.
Such a freaking awesome video. Those burgers looked absolutely amazing, and the fridge clip made me wake up my neighbors from laughing so hard.
By the way, that noise you heard around 10:10 was a Barred Owl. Camping near Mt Saint Helens about six years ago, I heard two of the buggers hooting and howling up a storm near camp. I swore it was a pair of monkeys having an argument, but I later found out they were Barred Owls. Freaky-sounding creatures!
This comment is way too far down
100% We had a bunch of Barred owls when camping up in Killarney. They make the craziest sounds.
This man really is the GOAT RUclips Camper/outdoorsmen. Can hold my attention for the length of his videos & a fellow Canadian, Much love Xander!
Xander, you make places so cozy no matter where you are at!
Great job on food prep.
Merry Christmas and the best of the coming new year 🎉.
10:43 skinwalker. Count yourself lucky my friend
Came to the comments looking for this
I love the editting of the firewood prepping
Thanks for the Christmas gift Xander! Great video as always, love you man
Ever since I stumbled across your RUclips last week, I've been binge watching all your videos. Not too much talking, great adventures, beautiful scenery, hilarious moments ('Gustavo' was the first video I saw)! Gain knowledge, too. The serious moments of reflection and of appreciation. And... you're very easy on the eyes. Love watching you chop wood! sorry, not sorry. Lol😊 Thanks for all the hard work you put into creating these. Loving them!
That look on Xander’s face at 10:18 is the exact same look my dog makes when she hears coyotes while camping!
From Las Vegas Enjoy watching your video
Love it when you talk to us back home and say some funny now and then,,,giggle here and there, keep up your good work and you got me till you said goodbye
Xander's videos are the one consistent thing I look forward to on youtube! Thank you for putting out this content and have a merry christmas!
Thanks for bringing us along , great camping trip for sure , love the chopping wood parts.
One of the responsible youtuber in the camping community... Love from Bengaluru, India 🇮🇳
I really enjoy these videos. As a woodsman myself i find your videos much more realistic than many others
Marry Christmas from Germany to you Xander - love your style (camping/video editing/and so on...) Stay like you are my friend ✌️😃👍
The algorithm brought me here but your video kept me here. Would suggest that you could reduce wood consumption by restricting air to your stove's firebox more and closing the flue damper further. They both need to be open only when you are starting the fire. Once going, the air volume and flow velocity should be more restricted for longer burn and greater heat output. I see that other comments have already been made about the flue height and setup. Enjoy and stay safe.
10:22 bro was in shell shock
Nothing better than a nice warm cozy space on a cold trip….
great atmosphere, fantastic adventure and great editing (all the wood chopping is so satisyfing!!). Love it Xander. Merry christmas.
Watching from the UK.....I haven't camped since my young teens but these videos are just so relaxing to watch lol.....keep them coming!
love the videos man!
Wanted to say that your video skills are improving a lot, and I loves the woodcutting edit.
these videos make me explore some of the few forest the Netherlands has to offer(pushed over my first tree today)
keep it up,
merry christmas.
Nothing like being smoked out!! LOL. My Kni-co trekker smokes with the door open and around the "collar". I guess there is a learning curve to avoid some of this smoke-ageddon. Thank-you for showing the problems as well as the highlights! Cheers!
What a beautiful spot, and you certainly do it justice with your photographic skill. Hey Xander, I wear orange during hunting season and I don't hunt. Merry Christmas, and thanks!
Love the adventure, Xander! And the little cameo of Explore the backcountry too.
I have the same stove and all, wood does affect the creosote build up for sure. I've found that the spring on the damper at the bottom of the chimney doesn't do enough to hold the damper open when the stove is bumped by putting wood in or something. I find the damper often closes when I put wood in the stove and then the smoke comes back inside the tent. I've Hung a tiny branch or paperclip on the damper handle to hold it vertical (wide open) and that works great, though when you do want to damp it down you'd have to take it off. I generally just use the door damper and run my pomoly stove pipe damper wide open (it's a little colder here in Saskatchewan) but I do find that seems to help with creosote build up. Though, in the stove hut, straight ripping hot might be a little too much for the smaller space ( I've got the Hussar Plus tent). I haven't experienced the whole pipe being sticky inside but have had a little sticky patch near the top. I just rolled it up anyway and it seemed to crumble and fall out without staining. However, your pipe looked preeeeetty sticky. Did you end up rolling it back up, how did it go?
I love that you're incorporating your bow into more videos as well, thanks for bringing us along and being a huge inspiration.
Rolled it up and it's currently outside my house waiting for a creosote log
I use a Pomolly stove in a Nortent.
I stopped using the spark arrester. Am looking at getting something that breathes better. Or modify the one it comes with. It plugs up way too easily with those small holes.
Options on the west coast for hard wood is slim. I use whatever is dry.
Every three nights I take the pipe out and put it into the outside fire that is ripping hot. That gets rid of the gunk real nice.
@@r.c.g.811 Yeah I have to take the chimney down and clean the spark arrestor every 3 days. I've seen people put a titanium mesh thats domed and fits just above.thr stove damper but haven't been able to find one myself.
Seems like you've got the chimney issue figured, about all one can do I'd say.
The way your videos are edited, the incredible authentic cinematographic shots makes it looks like better than movies. Appreciate it. ♥️ #SUBSCRIBED
Hunter orange is never a bad idea to wear in the woods. Some places require it by law. Be aware of your current hunting season. Deer rifle is the biggest of course, highest concentration of people in the woods. Videos are amazing. You make alot of people happy, including myself. I look forward to each new video. You are an inspiration. Merry Christmas.
Wow Xander~ I'm so very very happy to see you in the tent and stove. You did a great job this year. I will send my thanks in advance next year. Keep going safely. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ~!
Ps. Your wearing goggles and chopping firewood was very hot lol
To clean the stove pipe I remove all the rings and then open it up and place it directly in the fire. The creosote burns well so make sure you have gloves on. As it's burning angle the far end higher than where you are holding it.
Another great solo adventure! Enjoyed the axe edits very much, and the burgers looked amazing. Thanks for bringing us along and happy holidays to you. Here's to more adventures in 2023!
A few tips, with the stove the pipe above should go inside of the section below, might want to close the damper on the door some at night, helps it not to burn so hot, also use larger pieces of wood, they burn longer.
You're absolutely right. Something wonderful.
I love that you've brought back the cooking. Was always one of my favourite things about the channel 💪
You are the coolest wood cutter/wood music making guy Ever! Ok, back to the show.
Looks so cosy
Always a pleasure to watch your adventures. Keep ‘em coming in the new year. Thanks for all the videos in ‘22
Man, nice video and I’m jealous too. Camping, cooking , not freezing at night then shooting a bow for food- nice! Best of luck to you and your channel.
Very good cutting here while making firewood!
Multitude of stumps through out the woods are now waiting in fear for the Xander. Loved the wood chopping editing.
Still my fav thing to watch in the morning. Puts me in a positive vibe
Thanks for sharing. Excellent video. Long bow is cool.😊
For getting that creaset out of that pipe. Try using a stiff wire brush and solvent that may work
Rab! I love seeing you crazy guys across the big body of water using brands from the UK. Or even European brands as we often do..
i would have experience like this, i think it would be excited during camping, love cold weather
loved seeing you use your bow that you made.