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 KZread.

@RobertsBulgaria

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@RobertsBulgaria Kinda like talking to yourself hey buddy? Let the individual say their piece

@RobertsBulgaria

Жыл бұрын

@@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?

@hanreality.7266

Жыл бұрын

Well Xander could take a carbon monoxide alarm if he was concerned.

@strawberryguyy__

Жыл бұрын

i’m just too lazy to read this comment so i’m commenting without reading this comment 😅

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!

@300spartan2222

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

What's red spirit?

@maxbrynildsen5455

Жыл бұрын

@@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)

@BurtReynoldstash

4 ай бұрын

@@maxbrynildsen5455thank you for that. I’m going to clean the soot from my chimney pipe with that

@sebu46

4 ай бұрын

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

@MrFreeGman

Жыл бұрын

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).

@xull1x123

Жыл бұрын

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.

@efwefwef4747

Жыл бұрын

I’d just wear orange in case you run into any of the “locals”

@catalhuyuk7

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Rogermacanally

Жыл бұрын

@@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

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.

@MultiCrackerjacker

Жыл бұрын

Stay healthy Brad. And I hope next year will be a better one for you❤. Sending you a hug from Penetanguishene 🙋🏼‍♀️

@marek8132

Жыл бұрын

hope get better brother, Xander the doctor of us

@TheBernie8822

Жыл бұрын

I hope that you’ll find relief soon. Life can be a cruel mistress.

@OpinionatedScents

Жыл бұрын

@Cha Man Merry Christmas to you as well. I hope you find peace in your solace. ❤

@OpinionatedScents

Жыл бұрын

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.

As you said: 'Finding comfort in discomfort' is a joy you can't explain but have to experience. Thanks for promoting that experience!

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. ❤

@soonerfrac4611

Жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure that was cougar.

@slightlyaboveaveragebutaverage

Жыл бұрын

Someone has bigfoot audio footage and it's just Xander yelling into the night over his burgers

@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594

Жыл бұрын

Could have been a Cougar ( N0T the 4 legged kind ), but it sounded more like an 0wl to me.

@rsthegoldenfist25

5 ай бұрын

this was priceless!@@slightlyaboveaveragebutaverage

@michaelkennedy8270

4 ай бұрын

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.

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.

@dottiedavis355

Жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelhudecek2778

Жыл бұрын

Yes I loved the rapid succession of splitting the wood too!

@sojournerbushcraft

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@aaronholmberg1372

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I laughed out loud much of him repeatedly whapping with his ax, then throwing the food into his fridge!

@md23house

6 ай бұрын

yes it was some mighty fine axe work.

Might I dare say, this is by far my favorite channel. Thank you for all the great content!

@TheOutsideLife9

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@AndrewBrethourMusic

Жыл бұрын

Easily best KZread channel out there!

@ayobali992

Жыл бұрын

Definitely 🥰🥰🥰

@michaelhudecek2778

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

This is peak Xander content! 20-30min, nice fire, some hunting, lots of snow, cooking and humor! It’s all we can ask for

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🇮🇩🇮🇩

@gladly9728

Жыл бұрын

Siapp

Better and better every video, thank you for taking us along on your journey.

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!!

As a Canadian winter camper or outdoor enthusiast in general, I must say your videos are the most enjoyable on KZread by far!! From the genuine no bs storytelling, plus the awesome fun loving characters in the “staged” bits. Keep the vids coming 🙏

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!

@rahzdm9001

Жыл бұрын

This comment is way too far down

@relaxedzen

7 ай бұрын

100% We had a bunch of Barred owls when camping up in Killarney. They make the craziest sounds.

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 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.

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

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 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 absolutely LOVE your wood chopping montages. Never change!

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 ❤

@OpinionatedScents

Жыл бұрын

I hope 2023 brings you more joy and peace than you know how to handle. 🧡

@fashionskiller

Жыл бұрын

What is it lately with all those comments on yt about personal struggle?

@OpinionatedScents

Жыл бұрын

@@fashionskiller do you live on earth?

@michaelhudecek2778

Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊

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!

@josephblackhall

Жыл бұрын

Do you know the name of this stove? It looks ace.

@SimonSaysCanada

Жыл бұрын

@@josephblackhall T-brick by Pomoly. They have 40+ models of titanium stoves - all of them great.

Thanks for bringing us along , great camping trip for sure , love the chopping wood parts.

Not since Robert Rodriguez's Desperado has there been such taut action editing. Those wood chops! Shivers down my spine!

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.

Merry Christmas Xander! Thank you for these videos, which are always incredible and amazing. Never stop.

I love the speed chopping montage and that you can see the fire inside the stove…so relaxing!

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!

@aliciasmith4586

Жыл бұрын

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

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!

@brianadventures9622

Жыл бұрын

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.

@XanderBudnick

Жыл бұрын

Im planning on bringing a cleaning log out next time

@KK-TO

Жыл бұрын

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).

we need people like you because without them world would be a empty sad place i wish you the best !

Love your winter camping videos! So peaceful. And yes, we DO love onions on this channel.

Love that you are combining hunting and traveling!

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 🎉.

Absolutely love your content! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's!!!!!!!!

Very enjoyable video. I really appreciate being taken along on your spectacular adventures.

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).

@KK-TO

Жыл бұрын

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.

@snoopypeanut8938

Жыл бұрын

I put a beer can in the house fireplace every once in a while....not sure if it's bad for u or not

@max_pwrs

Жыл бұрын

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”

@MrRbirdy17

Жыл бұрын

@@snoopypeanut8938 I do that aswell as potato peels. Works well

@wildwoodways5812

Жыл бұрын

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

Christmas Eve with a fresh Xander video! Merry Christmas man! Keep on doing what you do best, inspiring folks around the world! Peace!

Nice one buddy! Holy sheet I never thought about cleaning creosote out of those infernal pipes. That tent looks annoyingly good in thumbnails

@steve8421

Жыл бұрын

Hay get off this channel you have your own. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

@LostLakes

Жыл бұрын

@@steve8421 😜 Merry Christmas!

@XanderBudnick

Жыл бұрын

Honestly usually its pretty easy - no idea why its all caked on

Always a pleasure to watch your adventures. Keep ‘em coming in the new year. Thanks for all the videos in ‘22

for some reason. when you threw your food into the fridge and shut the door. I laughed and snorted. god I love your videos. thank you.

Marry Christmas from Germany to you Xander - love your style (camping/video editing/and so on...) Stay like you are my friend ✌️😃👍

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

8:12 Had a good chuckle at you just huckin your things at the fridge, unnecessarily but hilariously aggressive.

Editing of wood chopping is just the best.

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!!!

@Killshot_q

Жыл бұрын

Yooo, im from Oklahoma too! I'm in Tulsa!

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

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!

@jeffthescifiguy

8 ай бұрын

So what do you have for me, Xander?

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

Thanks for the Christmas gift Xander! Great video as always, love you man

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!

Fantastic. Missed a little Xandy Skit at the beginning, but guess we can't expect them every time. Neat spot.

Thank you for being you Xander….merry Christmas and May 2023 be blessed and amazing for you. Love your videos!

love the editing, love the commentary, love the humble and wholesomeness, love the journey you're taking us on! Merry Christmas Xander!

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!

The mic setup with the log cutting is so satisfying, sound got a real punch to it.

There’s nothing more satisfying than yelling “ HHYYYYYEEEESSS!” Into the woods because you’re having burgers.

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.

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!

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.

Great video 👍🏻 always look forward to new one’s coming out. Good to see you bringing hunting into them now to

One of the responsible youtuber in the camping community... Love from Bengaluru, India 🇮🇳

Since you're sledding most of your gear, your custom tent setup requires custom length stovepipe readily available at your local hardware stove. Don't collapse the stove and put the pipe sections inside the stove. Buy a bag to cover. Your length of pipe allowed cooling and caused a lot of the creocote to condense. When in the bush during rifle hunting season always wear something orange. A woman was shot and killed in some state game lands near me while hiking around a lake. The hunter did not see her.

I love that you've brought back the cooking. Was always one of my favourite things about the channel 💪

Thanks for sharing. Excellent video. Long bow is cool.😊

great atmosphere, fantastic adventure and great editing (all the wood chopping is so satisyfing!!). Love it Xander. Merry christmas.

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!

Am I the only one that absolutely loved the journey that woodcutting stump went on? lol. By the end of the video, many a log had been chopped upon it, sculpting it. Another awesome vid!

Merry Christmas Xander! Looking forward to your February journey. Great work, blessings

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

I love your vids!!!

Love how you edit your wood processing!

Such a satisfying sound hearing that would getting chopped in such an empty cast forest, really echoes. Just love it. Great video btw 👍🏻

The way your videos are edited, the incredible authentic cinematographic shots makes it looks like better than movies. Appreciate it. ♥️ #SUBSCRIBED

Can't wait to up my winter camping with a heated tent! Thanks for the video. Merry Christmas!

Thanks for the video. Merry Christmas Xander.

Epic content Xander! Soothing. Love your outdoor skills. ✌🏼💯👊🏼

Still my fav thing to watch in the morning. Puts me in a positive vibe

Loved the video Xander! Snow camping + stove 😍. Can’t wait for more! Also the burgers looked phenomenal

Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful year 2023.

Fastest wood-chopping axe swinging EVER! 😎

Excellent presentation brother! I never had much luck hunting in that much wind either.

I love the editting of the firewood prepping

I really enjoy these videos. As a woodsman myself i find your videos much more realistic than many others

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.

Merry Christmas, Xander! Thanks for all your great videos.

That wasnt a cayote. That was the spirit of nature when you were deep in the jungle or forest 🙏.

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!

I love how enthusiastic you are in every video. Even if something goes wrong. It's great. And that poor chopping log lol

It must be so peaceful out there especially by yourself

loved seeing you use your bow that you made.

this is one of the best camping,survivalist channels on youtube with a touch of humor, keep doing what you are doing xander

@letsgooo7237

2 ай бұрын

Outdoor boys is a fun one as well

One of my favourite parts of your videos are the wood cutting scenes. The one in this video is quite musical.

Stinking hot here, quite nice to see snow!

This man really is the GOAT KZread Camper/outdoorsmen. Can hold my attention for the length of his videos & a fellow Canadian, Much love Xander!

Nice Christmas Present. Thanks for sharing, and Merry Christmas.

Multitude of stumps through out the woods are now waiting in fear for the Xander. Loved the wood chopping editing.

The wood chop edit was just epic ! Brilliant film Sir, Rab 👌

Happy to spend part of my Christmas Eve Day with you! I can freeze my butt of vicariously, because winter camping is NOT anywhere in my wheelhouse!! LOL! Always enjoy all your adventures! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Xander! Love your work!

Thanks for this one, and all the rest Xander. Happy Christmas to you and yours too. Quick clean at home with those flues is a blowtorch and brush off the ash and residue when it’s cooled. Try to burn hardwoods when you’re out, but if that’s not possible, take the flue down every day and scrape as much of the gack off as you can. Let her rip after with a good hot fire to deal with the leftovers. Shorter flue will help n mean less cleaning too. All the Best and keep ‘em coming. Look forward to the Winter 10 day trip.