4 Days Winter Bushcraft Camping - Fatwood Light - Log Heated Hot Tent
Bushcraft and camping in cold weather. The Fatwood torches/lighters were in every home in the boreal forests for thousands of years. They cut the bark off the base of pine trees, waited 5 years and harvested the resin saturated wood. Cut it up in thousands of little sticks and lit up their everyday life in the darker months. In Falu Copper Mine 10 000 sticks where used every day. They where holding them in the mouth, therefore allowing the use of both hands, crawling into narrow places. They where also used in summer, at night or during night fishing. Each light burns about 10-20 minutes. As I have understod from reading what I could find, in Sweden, a stick burning for light was called "lysesticka" (light stick) and when tied in a bundle "Tjärbloss" (Tar Torch). I imagine the latter was specially used during night fishing. At a museum I saw a holder for the stick made out of metal, so in this video I do the wooden version. It all worked very good. Fatwood from pine burns with a very bright strong flame that lights up more than normal wood. I had about 7 sticks and they lasted all night lighting and putting them out, relighting them over and over. I did not use them in my mouth though, I guess house wives of old times were made of another material because I couldn't stand that nasty resin smoke in my eyes for more than 5 seconds ;).
The Log placed for burning in a closed tent like this is a Sami tradition from the north of Sweden. That is the only time when I use a fire in a stone circle like this (something I like to call Donald Duck Fires). Fires are to be made on rocks. Pointless outside a tent to make stone rings. But you see them everywhere I'm afraid. In Sami the fire place in a tent is called Arran. In this video I'm not doing it exactly according to the Sami tradition, as always its with a Swedwoods tweak.
That last fire I made out on the ice was magic. Every fire is unique. After all these years there it was. The perfect fire.
I'm using both steel and matches for fire in this video. I have a reason for doing everything and I do not care at all about internet trends and social media rules of engagements. Thank you so much for watching!
Merry Christmas to all my Subscribers!
#bushcraft #survival #camping #winter
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Ditt arbete ger lugn och ögonkomfort. Tack för att du delar med dig av denna upplevelse
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Tack!
Was -17 C yesterday here in Småland. SOmehow these cold winters remind me of the 90's when i was a kid. All day, everyday out playing. Skating in a hockeyrink we kids cared for ourselves. The memories. Our of those childhood friends, i have lost 4 and had to end friendship with one. Life moves quickly.
You basically turned your tent into a large twig stove...love it.
The best tool is any tool that does the job and it’s there when you need it. Great stuff as always! Anything can break or get lost/forgotten at home, it’s always better to have alternatives.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I wish the entire planet smelled like fresh fatwood! It is almost intoxicating. And your right that was the perfect fire. With basic knowledge being in the wilderness is like writing music. Let your senses tell you what to do and before you know it you are proud of what you've done.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Amen bro!
I think this version of the tent is the best for spiritual hikes Thanks for the video.
@14cubensis
Ай бұрын
What is the name brand of this lavvu? I really like the removable peak. My son is interested in hot tents. It would make a nice gift.
Future archaeologists finding Swedewoods camps: They seem to have been a nomadic people, sleeping at many different primitive camps. How the 5-star cuisine was procured we haven’t figured out yet. 😂
@backpackguerilla
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 best comment!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
LOL!
@stephenpemberton85
Жыл бұрын
🤣💨
@TANJAT24
Жыл бұрын
Woooow keren banget
@instgtr5200
Жыл бұрын
That probably how current archeologists come into conclusion about ancient civilisation when they found stuff on some places
Мне нравятся Ваши видео, благодарю за релакс!!!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I love the beauty of winter, the biting cold (as long as I can get warm when needed), the different sounds the snow makes when you step or lay on it, and the taste of food cooked over a fire. Thank you for your video and letting me enjoy those things through you.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
The last sequence when your walking away from the campfire was magical 👍👍
Several video's back, year or so, I commented that you remind me of someone that isn't just a "bushcrafter", but rather, I believe you continue to be a student of your craft. That is made even more apparent from your entry above, talking about the history and tradition of the Sami, the copper mine, and the tradition of the fatwood lights and lanterns. You are an inspiration on numerous levels. With the new year fast approaching, I hope you and yours continue in good health, and long, happy trails. Roger
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Merry Christmas!
Nothing beats the quality and the level of relaxation on this channel
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JClark-ux1hz
5 ай бұрын
Huzzah!
Love seeing the snow falling like that and beautiful campfire, very captivating. Exceptional scenery, the grasses glistening with snow crystals - spectacular
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Your videos make everyone to love winter!
@bonpecheur4565
Жыл бұрын
Tu fais aussi bien ça !
-16c = 3.2 degrees Fahrenheit for my fellow Americans out there. That’s a chilly one. The coldest night that I’ve been out camping in was around -14 degrees Fahrenheit. I kept my two 1.5L water bottles that were both in insulated sleeves in my -20F rated sleeping bag with me that night, and we all stayed very warm. That night I stayed in one of the many free to the public shelters on Vermont’s Long Trail, a 3 sided lean-to at Sterling Pond in the Stowe area of Vermont. It’s snowing like mad outside today, and watching a Swedewoods video makes me want to pack up and get out there!! - Jason/Freedom Fighter Until Death/Vermont, DSA (‘DSA’, meaning “The Divided States Of America”)
I can't add more to comments that hasn't been said already. You made me hungry again even after eating dinner, you inspire me with your neverending innovations and beautiful cinematography. What an incredible journey you're sharing with us and tell the story like no other!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Appreciate the effort to show folks how things were done centuries ago. Many of our youth are lost in cell phone space but there are many still seeking the beauty and solitude of the woods. You live in a beautiful place. May your axe stay sharp...and your mind sharper.
@HimachaliCamper
4 ай бұрын
Love your comment. From India 🙏
@HimachaliCamper
4 ай бұрын
You are right about mobile phone use. 🎉
@danielcamac6317
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comments. It's a shame really. The youth here in USA are being brainwashed and hypnotized daily though many still enjoy the solitude of nature as well as hunting for food.@@HimachaliCamper
The action itself filmed in vid is rather simple, not been "patched up" by lots of "survival tips". And it is ok. Most impressive thing to me was the magic lighting of near-midwinter night. Very good! And your commenting text for the video is quite remarkable too!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
impressed with the snow field and your journey, it's great
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Another great video! Best camera set ups on KZread. Visual of the campfire smoke laying on the snow packed lake tells you how cold it was.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend!
I'm always learning something by watching your videos. So much work and thought goes into them. I commend you. 👏👏
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@xiaoma5432
Жыл бұрын
I just figured how much stuff he carry into the wood... oh my godness... A pan, a pot, oil... at 24:11 you can hear him using a pepper-mill... WTH... half a kitchen!
@leventunsever6760
Жыл бұрын
öğretmedikleri konu yırtıcıların yaşadığı yerde önce çevre emniyeti alman gerektiği. bunların yaptıkları hobi
I love how you stay civilized by using a plate with that yummy looking winter pasta. I would of ate it right out of the cooking pot😉😁 Another wonderful video! Thanks for sharing🏕
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
That sausage looked great, no gloves at -15C I'm impressed! Thanks for the trip! Mike
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Super beautiful video. Appreciate all the history and examples. Merry Christmas.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Tak/tack for upload. God jul til dig 🌲☕❄
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
It's like watching a documentary on the other hand. That's great!!!😊👍
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
The best Saturdays are watching Suedwoos, greetings friend
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Hate the cold but it's so damn beautiful. Thanks, Chef!
Hello, very good video as always, wonderful nature, beautiful country Sweden! Happy Holidays and a great new year!!!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and merry christmas!
@jan-akeandersson4792
Жыл бұрын
Hur mycket väger din packning?
Another great vid...you continue to amaze with your high-quality photography. The simple elegance and enduring every-day utility of your skills stills astounds me, after all these years. Love your content and channel!!!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@user-gk8mv1pu8l
6 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
The scenes from Swedish woods are also breathtaking. Thanks for your beautiful ‘long’ video. :)
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Beautiful, mesmerising imagery on the ice. You are the best possible ambassador for your country. All best wishes to you and your family.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Your video is so quiet and peaceful
Super smart tent, can have the fire inside. Best set up I have seen on here.
dank dir für die beeindruckenden bilder und den geschichtsunterricht !
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
What a great vlogers, thanks for sharing with us your lovely camping experience love from uk
My friend, you are the king of forests creative with all the time and when you will ⚘️❤️
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Spectacular as always, thanks for making and sharing! You are appreciated!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Watching all these videos with lavvus and hot tent camping with fancy stoves. I completely forgot that the human race has had an open fire inside a tent for centuries. Thank you for the reminder. This is great. More with this tent my friend.
Amazing shots on ice, Thank you for another innovative trip Swedwoods! Br, Janne/Finland
хороши ваши походы в одиночку.👍🌲🌲🌲🔥🔥
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
That's what I call a great winter trip. Great work!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
You are a unique natural person. I learned a lot from you.
That pasta looks braw brother..another great comforting video as per usual..
Awesome camping! So beautiful nature around! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I come from Vietnam. and you know. In Vietnam, only a few northern provinces have snow. over 95% of our country is snow-free. and i really like camping theme videos
@IGRIS_BLOOD79
Жыл бұрын
@BUSHCRAFT In The Forest do you mean game videos on my channel?. if you ask about the game it's called ART OF WAR 3.
Your videos are amazing! This crazy world lacks something like that. Thank you very much for allowing us to enjoy the beauties of your beautiful country.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Isn't it amazing what can be done with the simple pine tree and it's pitch? I love using the candles and torches from them.
My mans with the chuck roast at camp 🍖
Love the snow ❤
I love your videos. Not only because of the enormous peace that they convey, but above all, because of the great beauty of their images. Those aerial images of impassable and majestic snowy forests are absolutely wonderful. I congratulate you, you live in a really beautiful country. Enjoy it a lot and thank you for sharing your experiences from which a lot can be learned. 👍😉
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Nice. Never seen a tent like that before.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Kale is one of my favourites, I fry mine with chestnuts and smoked bacon cut small.
This is just a beautiful camping in the forest/Enjoyed this very much.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Sei gegrüßt! Wieder einmal ein hervorragendes Video, was die Ruhe in der Natur widerspiegelt und zum Entspannen einlädt. Dieses Tipi-Zelt ist sehr interessant, aber diese tiefen Temperaturen sind etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. Ich wünsche Dir/ Euch einen entspannten 4.Advent und frohe Weihnachten! Bis zum nächsten Mal! Gruß Onkel U 👍👌😉🙋♂
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!?
Truly beautifully filmed in stunning surroundings. Relaxing to watch as well as being brought back to how so much can be done when you have the skills. Thanks for taking us all along with you 🤝👏👏👏
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
My gentle giant I don't know how I missed this trip but I enjoyed every minute 😊😊😊
Great outdoors bushcraft and scenery! Always educational and enjoyable, thank you!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
It's always best to carry multiple ways of starting a fire - it just makes good sense. Great camera work as always!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Interesting history in the description. I like the bipod with the log feeding the fire . Have a great day
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Beautiful snow ❄️
Awesome video! So much amazing content! I was going do an overnight on the ice, ice fishing but I feel content to stay home after watching this.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Great video. Beautiful winter.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Доброго вечора, вподобайка за відео і атмосферу.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Merry Christmas to you swedwoods, your videos are very enjoyable and inspiring and I enjoy watching them on my way to school, and a Happy New Year.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Merry christmas!
Excellent as always. High-light of my week, every week.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Very nice video. Thanks for sharing!
That pivoted quickly from winter camping to a Bergman film about a Swedish man eating his final meal on a frozen lake.
Swedwoods👍👍 Awesome! Interesting fact on the Arran fire. I can see in Sweden a rock ring is not needed account the abundant moisture but here in the states, if an open fire is allowed on federal lands and forest anyway, it has to be contained one way or another per regulations. Usually a rock ring is used to keep the fire from spreading/creeping to adjacent combustibles, we're much dryer here. I go camping etc. to have a good time not survive, so I make fire any way I can period and agreed on the naysayers.. Filming was award winning as usual, the drone shots are epic, well done. Fires and food was Swedwoods all the way, I'm warm and full. Thanks for the winter adventure, the snow and cold there makes up for the lack of it here in the desert southwest, I knew it was close to Christmas time... Enjoy!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Oh I know what dry is. My humus enriched soil around here is disaster waiting to happen. In summer this is also important. You can make a ring sure, but the important thing is not to let the fire creep down into the ground. So always fire ON rocks. Its essential not to have a ring elevating around the fire because: easier to ignite because of better airflow, it heats your body better and faster, it burns better with less smoke. Some awesome books out these days on the matter. And yes, we have all been doing it wrong!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
And merry christmas to you my friend!
A winter classic ! The effort you put into this is truly amazing, and inspiring ! The winter pasta ! I might steal that recipe if you don’t mind ! Just can’t thank you enough man. Stay well, Happy Holidays !
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Bon appetit!
@TANJAT24
Жыл бұрын
Keren sekali kawan
@Ljungbacken7181
Жыл бұрын
Cragdella / I tnink it´s "Merry Christmas", nowdays...Right ?
Probably one of your best videos 😉👍🏻🔥 Good job 👏🏻 Tom🇩🇰
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
What great final shots! Love that sky.
This guy doesn't just camp, he makes a fire right in the middle of his tent with extendable tree for fuel, genius.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Thank you very much for another fine episode. So relaxing to watch. 🙋♂️✌️
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
The silent chef !!! Yummy
Yes! Great Saturday viewing 😃
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
building a fire on ice using branches covered in snow?? simply awesome to watch. Happy Holidays
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Very atmospheric and authentic. Good post and you can feel the cold. In Germany and here in the villages, the Kienspanhalter (German) or "Fatwood candle holder" was used until the mid-19th century. We have such a forged iron part as a combination for Fatwood stick and candle. It is stuck with the horizontal tip in a beam in our living room and is a replica of the original from the 17th century. Merry Christmas. Alex
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
That was a great video, as always. Great imagery having your supper on the ice. Merry Christmas to you too.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
My favorite vegan fresh tomato pasta sauce is made with chopped kale, mushrooms and chopped walnuts. I add pured sundried tomatoes to mine. It is such a delicious combo. I just love your aesthetic. It is what makes your content stand out, in my humble opinion. The way you film, what you film, the quiet, the scenery, the food; so simple and decadent in the way it is all handled. Hard to put into words!
Great Winter Camping Adventure !! Winter Season is meant for Camping Adventures.
Such a awesome feeling being free and it puts me in a good place to relax.. thanks for the upcoming updates awesome chanal.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Great video. I love watching it till the end. Thanks for sharing this. 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Swedewoods. Another great video and i learn something from each of them. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and beautiful country with all of us.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Hurray! Glad to see you again.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Piękna Twoja Szwecja -pozdrowienia z Polski
Отличный канал, спасибо 👍
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Spectacular video my friend, thank you!..the winter wonderland videos are my favorite, I am heading for the woods tonight or tomorrow night and gonna give that log fire a try. If I don't talk to you before, Merry Christmas from my family to yours!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much my friend!
Your winter pasta looks outstanding!! I am going to make it. Gourmet cooking in the woods! Love it
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I love your ingenuity 😍 amazing to watch as always, your a proper Viking Warrior have a Merry Christmas ⛄ & Happy New Year.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Many thanks for all the wonderful videos this year. Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed Christmas.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and the same to yours!
Great video. Good stuff. Makes me want to be there.
Great video so far. I've loved "fat wood" or "fat lighter" since I was a kid making fires at my Grandmother's house as a child at Christmas time. With that experience comes a little bit of knowledge. Beware the off gassing of large amounts of freshly split wood. I sent my uncle home with a car load and he got light headed while driving. He stopped at a store and bagged up all the wood in trash bags for the rest of the ride home. Just a thought for all you kind folks. Peace.
Your videos have always of great quality but this was even superior. Well done and thanks.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Love to have a dark canvas in that style tent. I got a hex plus and the interior lights up with just a candle.
Boy if this world turns apocalyptic I hope I am somewhere near you 😅
안녕하세요!! 금요일이 지나고 토요일 새벽입니다.. 내일은.. 토요일 오전10시에 김장(김치)만들기 봉사를 가야합니다.. 잠시 모닥불 보고 갑니다. ㅎ 건강하세요~~~♡♡♡
Я рад что снова появился! 👍🙂
Awesome video and good footage! Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏾
I enjoy watching your video. It would be nice to return to nature and such a way of life. I am 38 years old and I have not enjoyed modern life for a long time.