Emergency Snowstorm Survival with a Vehicle Survival Kit
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- Опубликовано: 29 фев 2024
- On a cold snowy winter day I find myself stranded in the Canadian wilderness with a small survival kit I keep in my vehicle. I put my kit to the test to survive the night during a -20°C snowstorm.
Thank you to everyone who watches! God bless.
More info about the video and the gear I used:
First off, this is just a scenario depicting what I'd do in a situation where I was stranded in the outdoors. I spend a lot of time alone in the wilderness and there's been many times where my vehicle has broken down or gotten stuck and I've had to call for help. If I had been unable to get help in those situations this video is an accurate representation of what I would do.
Location: Alberta, Canada
Why not spend the night in my vehicle?
In this scenario my vehicle will not start. That means no heat. A winter night inside of a non-running vehicle would be very cold compared to the camp I had. If the vehicle had been running then perhaps staying in the vehicle would be an option. It mainly depends on how much fuel you have. It should also be noted that staying inside of an idling vehicle can be dangerous because of exhaust fumes. The correct choice of whether or not to stay in your vehicle is very situational. In the scenario shown in this video, I felt the correct choice was to sleep outside.
What was the temperature during this video?
It started off around -15°C (5°F) base temperature and -25°C (-13°F) with the wind chill. During the night the coldest it got was -21°C (-6°F) base temperature and -30°C (-22°F) with the wind chill.
What about wildlife?
There's a variety of big game (moose, deer, grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, wolves) in this area. They tend to avoid humans for the most part and don't pose much of a threat. I figured due to the weather most animals would be bedded down and waiting out the storm but to my surprise in the morning when I hiked out there were fresh wolf tracks all over the place.
How much sleep did I get?
I got approximately 6 hours of sleep, getting up once throughout the night to tend to the fire.
What clothing was I wearing?
I was obviously at a huge advantage during this video since I was wearing proper footwear and clothing for the weather which is always the case whenever I'm in the backcountry.
Upper body clothing (4 layers):
Cotton base layer, Hooded cotton/wool blend sweater, Wool sweater, Waxed cotton jacket
Lower body clothing (3 layers):
Cotton base layer, Wool pants, Waxed cotton pants
Footwear:
Thick cotton socks, Sorel Pac Boots
A few links to videos showing the knots I used:
Simple Cinch Knot for lashing my wool blanket to my pack:
• Bushcraft Gear Tie Knot
Simple Tarp Ridgeline using One Knot:
• Keeping it Simple - Ta...
Attaching a Tarp to a Ridgeline:
• Keeping it Simple - At...
Gear List:
Backpack: Small Tactical Day Pack (link provided is not the exact model, but very close)
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Hatchet: 1 3/4 lb German-made Hatchet
Saw: Norlund Folding Bowsaw
Tarp: Arcturus Heavy Duty Survival Blanket
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Wool Blanket: Arcturus Military Wool Blanket (Olive Green)
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Kettle: Woods Cypress Kettle (I think this model has been discontinued...here's a link to something very similar)
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If you have any questions please let me know in the comments section, thanks! 
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This survival video is the model of perfection. You bring the audience into a desperate scenario, and from there everything unfolds. The story is full of practical solutions, that transform an emergency into a blissful nights sleep in the wilderness. I really enjoyed seeing your grandpa's saw, and admire you for taking his memory along with you. You were blessed with good mentors, and real men pay them much respect. Blessings, my friend. Thank you.
I greatly appreciate your kind words! Thank you so much for the support. God bless!
💯% My friend, we learn from those of us who are wise, only a fool would ignore sound advice. Even today I take onboard what my Father taught me and I am 65 in May. I really enjoyed that, a warm fire and a hot Meal is a game changer. Many thanks my friend 🙏👍
What? Stay in the car!
@@randysurline4651 That doesn't get views!! LOL
WTF are you talking about? Leaving your vehicle and going out to try and survive in the wilderness for no reason in a situation like this will get 99% of people killed within two days. This video is a horrible idea. YOUR VEHICLE IS YOUR BEST CAMP. I mean Jesus, I don't know why I have to even say this.
I broke down once and got stranded overnight on a mountain in the Canadian winter. Alternator had died and my battery was dead. No cell reception. -15c out. Nobody else came by.
I was perfectly fine. I always keep a -30 sleeping bag in my car during winter. So I just layered up and slept in the passenger seat, hiked out and found help the next day. No problem at all. Would have been life threatening had I not carried a simple sleeping bag behind my seat. Instead it was a mildly inconvenient camping trip, and a missed day of work. The worst part was banging my knuckles up the next day, installing a new alternator in the cold.
Wow thanks for sharing! Glad your experience wasn't worse.
Yeah, we broke down in Wyoming and slept the night in raging snow. Car was an igloo. We knew many others who had as well. Leaving your car is the last thing you do.
Ridiculous to leave your water-tight vehicle to go “RUclips camping”.
You did the right thing, as opposed to the host of this video. Rule #1, never leave your vehicle, unless you are in danger. #2, sleeping bag in car #3 candle and water. #4 cheap $2.00 S.O.S sign to put in the window. I'm retired 40 year S.A.R. guy, and I'm afraid Mr. Kusk has led the viewers down the garden path. Cheers
That's what I thought immediately. Even if the engine is dead and the car gets cold, it still is a dry place with zero windchill, so a good sleeping bag is all the "kit" you need. With one exception, though: if the car is really stuck in a place that is not safe, like still on the road without a chance of pushing it off, with a possibility of getting hit by another vehicle. Other than that...
Building a fire first is a psychological and confidence boost as well.
I am twice your age, and retired, but still get out into the forest whenever I can (a dozen or more nights annually; on the Covid year, I spent 38 nights in the woods, 35 solo). I’m too old to sleep on the ground; so I converted to a hammock about a decade ago, but in winter, I keep it low, so I don’t lose heat from the back, and I keep the tarp open towards the fire. Even with a 3-season underquilt, I have been very comfortable to 18 F, so I could probably survive lower than that. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. God bless you.
You could use your car floor mats as a sleep pad in an emergency
Good point! Those could certainly work well. Thanks for watching!
Great tip thanks
Seat covers also .
At that point just sleep in the car if possible
I use some of my Dad's old gear. He's not with me either, like your Grandfather. Nice to have a little piece of our loved ones with us out in the back country!
Even a simple task becomes complex when you try putting it on film. Great video Kusk
Thank you for tuning in!!
For such a positive guy like you there is rarely anything in this world that can bring you down
In these types of situations a persons mindset is what matters most. A negative outlook will lead to a negative experience. Thanks for watching!
Finally, I'm glad to see fire as the number one priority over shelter. We can sleep on the ground with a fire, but the morale is way more valuable than a calorie deprived shelter for the first night.
Love the quote "better to be looking at it, than looking for it" very true for sure. 🔥
Absolutely!
Fantastic. One of the things I love about your vids is the sound quality. I hear footsteps crunching snow, etc., and it has a calming effect. :)
Thank you for watching!!
I love the wood burning sound.
Wouldn’t be smart to camp near or even in the car?
This was by far the _best_ synopsis on the fundamentals of surviving an unplanned night in the winter woods with your car survival pack. I carried away a few new little nuggets I'd never thought about. I'll no longer store my battery's long-term in the electronics that are in my bag (I use a sports bag w/ shoulder straps I've sewn on). I typically switch them out once a year but sometimes some the batteries will bleed for some reason. I'll just store them separate from now on, thanks! An "ah ha!" moment...
I know what you mean about high winds. I was 2 days in and got surprised by an _Arctic Express_ which came down into Washington from Canada bout 3 years ago. 40+ mph winds and trees were snapping and falling all around me. I was _truly terrified_ and I've been 4-season solo hiking/camping a while now, but had never been through anything like that! I was able to curl up in the crotch of an old-growth Cedar stump, which didn't necessarily save me from anything but gave me small psychological edge and certainly would have given me some protection if anything had decided to fall my way exactly. When I woke up (ha, ha, I should say when it was light enough for me to see), there was a carpet of pine/cedar boughs, large branches, new deadfall, and trees all around me!!! I remember it was a full moon that night too which made it even more surreal.
Anyhow, I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate this video and folks would be wise to listen to your advice 100%! Regards from the PNW 👍
“God Bless and Happy Trails” reminds me of Bob Ross
Immediate respect to a man who still uses matches. All the best to you in all future endeavors.
I got stuck in the woods 1 time as an adult when i wasnt prepared. Took a quick drive with my kid and woman and got stuck. No food. No water. Nothing to start a fire. Thank god i found help. Never again all 3 of my vehicles have supplies for at least 3 days in them at all times now. Great video man.
This video was great. Very informative about being prepared for emergency situations. I have to admit the best part was “ Giving glory to God always. “ I didn’t expect to hear that. I’m not saying you don’t say it but at that moment I needed to hear that. There was that immediate connection felt. Like a hug. When going through tough times it’s like angels tapping your shoulder to let you know you aren’t alone. Thank you Kusk. 🙏🤗
I'm not even religious and it was a nice touch. I'd be saying something similar after comfortably surviving an unexpected night in -21C!
This looks very easy but I know just how hard it can be. Definitely skills honed over the years make it seem easy.
I learned early on not to spend cold or hot times in a vehicle, they're either a refrigerator or an oven, very unreliable for survival. Way better to make shift a shelter outside and have a fire if possible(Note: I keep a clear plastic sheet to drape in front of tarp to use as super shelter). As always thanks for the video work and logical plan that worked for you, much appreciated. Stay safe, stay saved, see ya soon.
Well put! Thank you for watching!
Although in certain survival situations you're advised to stay by or in your vehicle
@@derekmacdonald4441 most situations actually. It might not be an ideal shelter but unless you're in immediate danger, there's no reason to waste calories making a fire or shelter outside. You also risk getting wet as well. Leaving the road also lessens your chances of being found. I know it doesn't present a fun bushcraft/survival situation that most people would imagine but it's more about common sense.
Never leave the area where your vehicle is. The vehicle will protect you from the elements. No one will look for you in the tree line but will see the vehicle and respond. Please do not post misinformation that could lead to the death of a person.
@@EdwinFulk-yk9no If you read the description, he explains what he is doing
And a pair of dry socks...heaven
Dry socks are always appreciated! Thanks for watching!
@@KuskBushcraftand a small flask of rum.
Great video. Thanks for the reminder of the importance of a real vehicle survival kit.
Thanks for watching!!
You got my sub the second you brought up your grandpa,these skills and love for.forest so often passed down from our elders.
It must be hard coming up with new and different scenarios to keep things interesting. I appreciate this a lot. Thank you for ‘keeping it real’!
Thank you again and god bless.
It's all part of the fun. Thanks for watching! God bless!
I love this. Especially the reuse of old gear. My hatchet is 3rd generation, a quick brush over a sharpening stone and it could still split hairs. Like you say it feels like passed family are still with you. My knife is also 3rd gen which I remember my grandfather peeling fruit with, cutting hazel to make us walking poles.
That's awesome. Glad to hear those old tools are still being used. I hope they last you for many more years! Thanks for watching!
Another excellent video, good sir. I remember back in the day when you were silent in all your vids, but I'm so glad you decided to start talking to the audience because you've got a truly relaxing & soothing voice that suits these adventures perfectly. Oh, and I loved the part where you talked about how using your grandfather's tools made you feel like he was there with you. That was super cool and respectful. God bless, dude.
Thank you for the feedback! Glad you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching and God bless!
@@KuskBushcraft bro! I can't believe I actually got a reply from you! That made my night! You rock, my man! Keep up the amazing work. RUclips needs more of what you have.
So peaceful and relaxing to watch, not to mention informative! Thank you. All glory to God indeed!
Awesome video!! Raised in rural Minnesota, always carrying survival gear in my vehicles! It drives my family crazy!😂 I don't care, it's saved us many times over the years!!
Best to be prepared! Thanks for watching.
Great ideas about tea and coffee always had dry foods makes drinking hot water a bit tastier. Safe travels.
my favorite thing about your channel is that you dont talk too much (without meaning to sound disrespectful) you say what needs to be said and let us watching you tell the rest. gives it that little more sense of realism compared to other channels
Using your grandfathers saw and axe.
That is awesome!!
Great video! Something most people don’t do is test their emergency/survival gear. It’s a must in my opinion, before you trust your life on it!
Absolutely! It's one thing to have it, but being proficient at using it is just as important.
Thanks for watching!
finally, someone who had the fire close enough to make the difference, well done, God bless You as well
Nice to see someone starting a fire with match, instead of with a ferro rod!
👍👍👍 .. matches are my Go-To. My Bic Lighters and Ferro Rods are the backups.
But then, I'm a 'Boomer' and grew up using 'Lion Matches'. My Dad smoked and had a cylindrical 'Ronson' Benzine Lighter. I never did.
Incidentally, the Lion Match Factory was down the road from me and in the 1960's, as a teenager, during School Holidays from Boarding School, I used to cycle daily past it on my way down to my surf spots (stored my board close to the beach).
Glad to see some Arcturus gear featured. I have been using thier ponchos for the past few years in hunting in the field and waterfowling from my kayak. Great, solid gear for the money.
Agreed! I'm very pleased with the quality of my Arcturus gear! Thanks for watching.
The tiniest details of your videos are the best. Like you collecting fire wood, using your saw, making fire, and cooking a meal outdoors. I would rather watch you having access to your maximum gear instead of not having a shelter etc. I like seeing someone having small luxuries out in the wilderness. Thats what i do in small camping trips i take with my wife.
I would add a painters plastic drop sheet to that kit, then you could build the Mors Kochanski super shelter, I've tried it and it really works.
All in all a great video.
I have several of the Arcturus blankets as well which are an awesome, inexpensive option for solid wool blankets.
They're really nice blankets. I'd certainly buy another.
Thanks for watching!
You know your ramen! Sapporo Ichiban is one of my all time favorites.
An excellent video, as always! May our Lord watch over you brother.
Thank you for watching! God bless!
Thanks for informations.
Good morning to France
I am a 65 year old tea drinker. My father was the influence for that habit. I thank him. Tea has to be the drink of kings.
Tea is the drink of the masses.
A Woolen blanket is also extremely useful in a bush fire. You can shelter under it in an open area as wool won't catch fire or melt. It is particularly effective if you can wet it.
Very refreshing video, instead of preaching about which methods are best and why your methods are wrong ect ect. You simply ....set up camp. 👍
Also, shout out to granpapie's folding saw.
that's a great idea to have a dedicated survival /gear bag in your car or truck. And a great idea to keep tarp/blankets etc.! I keep a Bible and a pocket Constitution in my Truck also!
Why the bible in the truck.
a friend gave it to me at work one day, and I kept it ever since. I have Bibles at home as well. I keep other gear in truck as well, but not a dedicated survival pack like Ryley, not yet. I do keep a raincoat and rubber boots in there and random tools, ropes and straps. thanks for asking! @@martymartin2894
A truly excellent video in all respects. Real world solutions for real world situations.
I enjoyed this one. It’s always good to be prepared especially in these climates. 🙏🏴👍
Great Video and safe and sane.. I had to smile when I saw you use that Toggle on the Sportsman Blanket I posted that idea back in 1999 on the Backpacker Website and it has slowly spread over the years and it was even lifted and put into a Book written by some guy who haunted all the backpacking websites back then and then wrote a book.. You would laugh if you saw my Truck Kit. I was on the County Emergency Management Team and had to be prepared to spend two weeks away from home.. One suggestion. If you can find a replacement for those Salty Noodles it would be a good thing... Second Suggestion is not to drink the Hot Chocolate at night, it is a diuretic and will have you up and out of your sleep system a couple of times a night and can dehydrate you..... Thanks for Sharing.....
Another awesome adventure!! Thanks for taking us along!!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video Ryley!
Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for this very informative video for survival in extreme situations in a snowy forest! God bless you ! 🙏💐💖🌲
If I was in the bush on a regular basis I’d always have food and a blanket without fail even in summer. Nothing beats a hot meal when you are down and out. A full belly can totally change your outlook and if you were depressed and in a frantic mood a hot soup or can of stew/beans/ noodles whatever can make the whole experience less of an ordeal.
Well said! Thanks for watching.
Valuable information. I shared it with my entire family.
Thank you for watching!
@themeparkamusement2214 How big is your family?
Great demonstration of survival and Bushcraft techniques. However, based on the size of your kit you could have a 1 person tent, winter sleeping bag, sleeping pad, fire making gear (road flares make amazing fire starters) and a tablet stove with a couple pots. Even a dehydrated meal would fit.
A kit like that would be easier to deploy successfully for the inexperienced and experienced alike.
I definitely understand what you mean when the wind is whipping the trees around. If it doesn't make you uneasy, I think something's wrong with you. Stay safe, man! Another great video!
Good job. You explaining everything really helps.
Add a clear plastic drop cloth and you can make a super shelter and really keep warm
Great video! One suggestion for your kit- a contractor grade trash bag. Takes almost no room in the pack, but you can split the side seams and make a very durable and waterproof ground sheet.
You can also leave it intact and fill with leaf litter- instant mattress!
What a treat it is to watch, learn and see how you go about things around camp. I always look forward to your videos. All the best to you.
Thanks you for watching!
As I'm a person who doesn't drink coffee, I've made use of my vac sealer and did a bunch of individual packs of hot chocolate, tea, tang, gatorade, etc. A thing I've learned in the infantry and winter warfare training, is to have a higher calorie intake than normal. I've also brought dehydrated veggies, to help in the taste department. A few small vac sealed bags in the bag means I can share my meals without getting low on energy. Good advice is easily shared. Cheers
I would probably add another tarp and 1 more wool blanket in case it is a blizzard etc or tundra with no firewood. it's a bit larger and a bit heavier than your pack but atleast here in Norway the sleeping mat or even an air matrass, xtra tarp and blanket would be my choice. I also like you reflective tarp. Good stuff.
Excellent advice. I so admire the simplicity and yet necessary items you choose! While I understand this was a scenario and a good one at that, one thing to remind folks is to leave a note at the car that you are hiking to the wood line to get out of the wind. Ask them to try honking their horn and hope you can hear it. You just never know when someone else wanders by and could help you out. If I ever need rescue for anything, I’m hoping to be found exactly as you set up. Warm, dry, full belly and comfortable despite your circumstances! Great instructions all the way through!
You seem so incredibly humble man, I really respect it. I hope your day goes well.
Again and again, you keep hitting the spot with simple meals, focusing on the important things like fire, insolation, how to get/keep warm. Excellent video!
terrific video - I wont be in a similar situation in middle England - but the idea of having a blanket, some food, drink and and something to read helps anywhere - even stuck in traffic. Great to hear you say about drinking warm and not cold when thirsty. best tip ever.
Great adventure in the woods! Enjoyed it a lot, thanks!
I love everything about this episode. Well done !
Thank you!
Great video. No branded gear like expensive jackets, hats, gloves and other nonsense just for brand secret advertising. Really appreciate that mate.
Great video! I really like that you showed all the items in your bag.
Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching!
Great video! Plenty of good tips. Thanks.
I like the way you used the Truckers knots to make securing and releasing gear very easy. Another good presentation of survival in style.
Great video. It’s so cool you have your grandfathers tools. I really enjoy and learn a lot from your videos. Thank you.
Great video as always! Thank you for importance of having a survival kit!
Thank you for watching!
That saw is awesome. Score one for granddad.
Bro your an absolute legend ur style is great your so cool I use to love settin up a tent making a fire with friends.🎉🎉 stay safe bro.
Great tips, thank you. Always enjoy your videos!
Your videos are informative and strangely relaxing. Thanks.
I see you have a ferro rod and 3 or 4 books of matches. The ferro rod is fine, but if you had to use matches I would have them in a waterproof ziplock bag, which would be in another ziplock bag to make sure they stay absolutely dry. Alternately, instead of the matches I would have a small arc lighter and/or a windproof butane lighter. Those things can light anything, even in a snow storm. Lastly, I saw you light that bunch of dry twins with the match, and it was touch and go. It would not be a bad idea to have some ready tinder. My favorite tinder is balls of dryer lint, dipped in petroleum jelly. You can carry a dozen of these little lint balls in a bag, they take up little space and have no noticeable weight. But if you put one of these under some small pieces of wood, or feather sticks, then light them up with a lighter or arc lighter, they will burn hot and long so that they can really get a fire going. They are also great to use with a ferro rod if that's all you have.
Thanks for this. I need dehydrated food in my car. Shelter, tools, fire no food. Water storage. And. Tea as wll.
Love your videos! I miss those long form camping videos where you stay a couple of nights somewhere and build shelter. That being said, that I'm by no means a survival expert, however, one thing I was always told was that when it's cold out you drink cold water to warm up and when it's warm out you drink something hot to cool down. As I understand it, when you drink something cool and it's cold outside your body revs up your metabolism to produce more heat and vice versa drinking something hot in a hot climate will cause your body to actually sweat more thereby lowering your internal temperature. I've been camping in a desolate/desert area with minimal contact with civilization through a boy scout like organization in my country and that's what they always told us.
Fantastic idea for a video... I love how you're always so relaxed and calm, never rushing through anything, no panic. It's amazing to me how many people are underdressed in their cars during winter, acting as if nothing can happen to the car and the heater will always work... that's not what Murphy's Law says. Your kit is great; I have camping gear in my truck, too, but I live in interior Alaska... a simple breakdown on the road can kill you here if you are not packing the right gear. Fairbanks is the nearest city to us, and it's 100 miles away... There are sections of the road without cell service. And how many times have I seen people without even a spare tire, tools, or a blanket, let alone a kit of any kind? It's always wise to have some gear with you, no matter where you are or how you get there. Good to see another great video from you. I hope you're doing well. Almost to 100 videos... 😁 Peace to you from Alaska! ~Tim
Thanks for sharing, Tim!
I've always found it bizarre how people will wear light clothing in the winter and drive great distances without any backup clothing or supplies. It's a recipe for disaster should they get stuck in a ditch or break down. Glad to hear you're prepared! Thanks for watching. Happy trails!
Love your videos. God bless!
Reminds me a lot of Survivorman. Love it.
Hello old friend. Nice to see you🍁🍁🍁
Nice to see you too! Thanks for tuning in.
Tx for the video.
WoW! Gloryyyyy U made survival look like a nice camping trip. Lol ❤ from Atlanta Ga
Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing.
I love the line, "Better to be looking at it rather than looking for it"! My grandmother used to say, "Better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it". Way to stay prepared!
Awesome thanks.
Nice narration 😊
Great video, thank you
Nice compact pack.the bag in my Trunk no has swelled over time. Time to reorganize. really appreciate this video.
This is a great video. I have never experimented with my car bag.
Great content again! Thank you!
Always excellent. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Such a great video thank you 😊 and a wee reminder for all of us that anything can happen so best to be prepared 😊
Glory to god my friend. Thank you for your videos
Thank you, another great video. Maybe you could make one ( same scenario) but staying with the vehicle. Funny though, it seems less complicated to get away from the shelter of the vehicle,
and just make camp. like you did. Great job.
Another fantastic video, thanks for a very enjoyable watch !
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Loved this video. I've seen all of your videos to date and appreciate them all but I really liked this idea of creating a scenario as you did. I'd love to see you do it for a few days or spend a week surviving on basics. Maybe three days food and you have a week to survive so you have to trap and ration until you find food.
On a separate note you do inspire me so much. My daughter and I would love to have the courage to do what you do even for just one night. It is rather difficult in the UK too as true wild camping locations are almost non-existent.
Regardless, thank you and I hope you keep posting. It's the best part of my weekly entertainment when I see a new video from you.
Stay safe and well 😊
Thanks for the kind words and suggestions! I'd like to do more survival videos in the future. The only snag is making sure to follow local hunting/trapping laws and regulations.
Hope to see you in the next one! Happy trails.
u could have tied a thickish crossbar above where u were sleeping. along the same route as the horizontal cord ran that held up ur tarp. and u could have laid some more wrist diameter logs diagonally off that at 45 degrees to the ground. like make a protective skeleton of small tree trunks in case a branch did fall from a tree above u. i mean it wouldnt stop a whole tree but it would protect u from dead branches mostly. i mean u could have used ur car as a wall and set up ur tarp next to it too. so u dont have to be out of the wind in the forest
Good idea. That probably would've given me a little peace of mind. Thanks for sharing!
Great video. I might add a candle to use with those paper matches.
Having trouble sleeping but this video put me right out - the crackle of the fire 💤 ❤