My youth is gone. But I love coming along on your journey. I just imagine myself by your side and doing the work. It brings me great pleasure to use my imagination. I loved to work hard and I miss it dearly. But the type of work your doing to accomplish your goal is the kind that brings a happiness and freedom and peace. It’s the very best kind and the reward is so rich. Thank you for your videos, they make me feel so good and the dreams they bring are amazing. Thank you Jay

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Red Ice. This is a very thoughtful comment and it means a lot to read something like this. My time is now to do this stuff. I didn't have this as a child but always dreamed of it. Now that I can, i am embracing every second of the hard work. Thanks again. Sincerely, Jay.

@Eat_Trade_Travel

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Awesome comment and awesome impact you're having with the channel, Jay.

@cathyhopson9120

2 жыл бұрын

You seem so kind and thoughtful. I think I have a crush on you. LOL I am quite alot older than you. You have a good eye. The videos are very good.

As a kid I lived in northern Minnesota. I ran a trap line from age 13-16 (I'm 63 now). I was up at 4am before school to check traps and then after school as well. Some of those mornings and nights were -20F - 30F. But I also remember the nights walking across the lake at night, snow crunching under my boots as I walked, because of the cold and the moon was so bright and the night was so still. My breath would just hang in the air. I could see critters running across the lake in the moonlight. It was sooooooo incredibly peaceful!! Those were some of the most beautiful nights that I remember. Seeing this video with the lake so still and a bit of snow on the ground brought those wonderful memories to my mind again... Great video!!! Beautiful country!!! Paul

@viperwhy5900

Жыл бұрын

What city you grow up in?

Every now and then my daughter and I will go for a ride in the woods. I find myself looking for a good place to put up a really nice tent and us staying over night. Lol. With heavy rain. I’m so glad I can at least dream about it. I love your videos. So much fun. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jo Ann. It's always great to hear from you.

Getting a stockpile of wood is so essential nice score on that tree.I like how you aren't afraid to try out new ideas for the tent. 🙂🇨🇦👍⛺

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

That tree was a beautiful find. I ended up seeing one that's even better. Can't wait to go get it!

Love the weather, love all that mustard! I especially liked the moment you walked down to the shoreline and just admired the serenity and beauty of the lake and landscape. Your videos relieve my anxiety and put me at peace. Another amazing trip to your slice of heaven. Can’t wait for your -40 videos!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment, Jeff. I'm really glad you find something meaningful in the vids. That means a lot. Jay

@kennetheddy577

2 жыл бұрын

Mr.plant looks like mr. Gandolfini.i knew him and his family. The most shy gentleman. ( and handsom)

OK>>> I have 2 things to say! 1. YOU always make the food look and seem like the taste ,is out of this world! 2. Get you a cheap pair of safety glass, put them on when you are chopping wood and cutting down trees, if a piece of bark was to fly and hit you in the eye, you are a long ways from HELP! infact get a couple pair and leave them in the shack! (just a suggestion)!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Very good suggestion. Thanks JD.

Going down the #jaylegere memory lane on old videos. It's your authenticity, your willingness to learn, the way you make fun of yourself and the food, watching you prepare and eat is a joy for me. I'm sure others feel the same way as I do. I've been watching you for years.❤❤

Jay, i really enjoy watching your videos. Not only seeing you around the tent but also hearing your thoughts

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Next time you want to hang a net for food or drying gloves, etc., get one of those nets from an auto parts store used in a car trunk or mini van to keep things from moving around. Fairly cheap, pretty well made, and easy to come by.

Hi Jay, couple of ideas. #1 Can you make a trail through the woods for a four wheeler and sled instead of going across the lake? #2 When you tear down the tent keep the platform. Maybe it could be moved and you could use it for stacking wood on it or you may use it in your build. Looking forward to seeing you again soon, maybe with your better half too.

Thanks for sharing Jay. I was actually thinking about you the other day. I’m the kind of person who, thinks if I can’t do something well, I don’t try or even start them. I know that’s ridiculous but it doesn’t seem to change my mind. I so admire your stick-to-it-ivness despite all of the jerks and know-it-alls voicing their unwelcome opinions.

Jay. I love your videos. Truly. But each time I watch your videos I always feel like there is something missing.... and today I figured out what that was..... A faithful companion. i.e. A canine buddy. Wondering why you are the only guy on these types of videos without one.

That squeaky door was kind of a trademark. Great video!!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah. Never thought of that.

Another awesome video from Jay enjoy watching your video thanks for sharing your video.

Even when the weather is not perfect it's still amazing. That view!! Spectacular. Can't wait for the frozen nights. Stay safe and warm..

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

I'm counting down the seconds to a frozen lake!

I just love watching these kind of self filmed adventures.

Yes my youth is gone also but I love watching you and your girlfriend work around your camping sites it’s so much fun watching other people have fun,

I love it when you say that you dont know what youre doing but you end up doing it well lol Great job on the mesh, thanks for the idea

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Sometimes things work out!

Try camping for a month straight. Me and a good friend decided to say screw life for a month in the spring. Packed up some gear and out tents and we went camping for a month. We had some pretty strong clear bags that we would fill with a tad bit of laundry soap and our cloths and we even actually did laundry on sit as well. And I will tell you. When that month was up I legitimately almost cried because I had to force myself to come back in. I don't know about my friend. Buy I could have easily just continued to stay out there and lived off the land.

I’m sure you’re going to get a lot of people saying “ I told you that having the wood ready to go when you get there is a great idea!” I was one of those people but I wouldn’t do anything like that😂🤣. This is going to be another great video! I enjoy watching you fix up the tent with little tricks and skills that you’ve learned

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

It really was a great idea. I won't always do it, but was glad that day!

@karlsteffen7804

2 жыл бұрын

having resources at the ready is always a good idea...

It's been a great trip, enjoyed every moment. Can't wait for snow and clear starry skies. Take care Jay. 🙂

Pork steaks are really popular where I am from! I throw some on the grill once a week! St Louis Missouri here!!

Jay!!! You NEED to bring a pour over and leave it at the tent...

another longer video. nice.

Good to see you, Jay!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ed!

Always enjoy a trip to the tent. Thanks for letting me catch a ride. Be well

These videos are so relaxing. Living the dream out there, Jay! Wish I had a place like this, calm and away from everyone. My dream was to have a cabin but that's unaffordable and also extremely difficult in terms of permits. Just to have a fire in a bowl around my house (I live for rent) would cause the neighbours to call the cops on me lol. Hope your next video is sooner than later! :)

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you. I got out of the city years ago and I'm never going back. I like the north and I love the wild. Thanks again Hackisack for taking the time to comment. Jay

The tickle trunk!! Awesome video

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jim!

Hi Jay. I used to live in the U.P. of Michigan, which is mostly forest, and the things you do bring me back. I will be returning there soon when my husband retires. I know there is lots of work involved in that lifestyle, but it is peaceful, rewarding, and such a brotherhood with nature. Can't wait to see your next trip! Thanks.

Hi Jay, I only recently found your videos but I really love watching them. I’m trying to catch up on them. I really like the way you tell us what you’re doing, how and why. I don’t get out much anymore. I have very bad arthritis in my knees, ankles, neck and my fingers. And I had a couple of falls ripping my knee up really bad requiring surgery. And I also have some degenerative damage in my back. So I am disabled now. I can’t walk or stand very well for very long and my balance is a problem sometimes. So camping or canoeing is not a thing I can entertain these days. So I want to say thank you for your videos because now I get the chance to watch you and somehow I feel like I’m right there in the woods and the snow and see some beautiful scenery. (Maybe I’ll paint those scenes) I never saw snow until I was in my mid thirties and even then I only experienced snow twice. But I do remember seeing my first real snowflake. So thank you for helping me come along and seeing places I can’t visit anymore. Love and hugs and Merry Christmas from Australia. Ps I heard cottonwool balls covered in Vaseline will strike quickly and it will save your matches. Great for an emergency. Maybe try it out. Take care. Bye. ❤️❤️🐨❤️❤️

I enjoy your videos late at night when I was growing up in 1970 in California my Papa would take us camping he pass on this month 2 years ago at the ago of 94 you make go back to the pass of my life growing up

I think I've said this before, I live in manhattan and your structure is the size of my apt. Thank you for giving me a break

Another fab video, love the channel and all you do. If you fry a few mushrooms and onions in butter with the meat and then add the beans, delish.

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Oh. I might try that!

Jay I just love the videos you make especially when you cook

Hi. If you are worried about fumes. block up the gaps around the door. Then you need a longish pipe. You need the pip going through your plywood wall to outside, Across the floor along side of the stove. preferably with a vent on the end of the vent pipe. Have the pipe that finishes inside the tent. have it finish somewhere near the front of the stove. That way you can control the air coming in, and have fresh air feeding into the fire

Perfect!

Love the Mr.Dressup reference Jay! 39:30

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Nice to see someone caught it.

Apparently there is something called a crown knot that is used for making nets.

Awesome properties. Lol when I heard you say” what’s in the tickle trunk” haven’t heard that in years

I just found yours and up north 60 and I have been binge watching. I love you videos.

Trying out your viewers advice is cool. I'm sure it's helped a lot. Sometimes it fails but most times it makes life easier. It also makes one feel they're camping 🏕 with you and enjoying everything. The more we work together, the happier we'll be. Ok, that's being corny hey. Really enjoy your trips and learn a lot. Enjoy!

46 Min. I love it Jay, I could watch longer. This new adventure coming up will be a blast this Winter. Like the chair, that can be your personal bush throne. Jay, you cannot put out a bad video and as someone else pointed out, your Winter videos are the best. I have 10 acres on a remote lake that I bought from the State of Alaska 20 years ago I can only get there in the Winter by a Supercub on skis or a 3 hr. snowmachine ride. Summer, only by Supercub on floats. Wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for sharing.

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. I'll need to check out super cubs. Never heard of them before. That chair definitely has a throne feel to me!

@johninalaska4437

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaylegere Supercub airplanes are widely used here in Alaska traveling in and out of the Bush. They can pretty much takeoff and land anywhere without a long runway.

Respect! You make us excited and surround us with your positivism. Thank you very much. It deserves our respect. Congratulations!!

Loving it jay, what a great year for videos. Can't wait till the winter season.

like these longer videos, shows you care about your fans

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Walker. To be honest, I just really like making them too!

That's a great stove Jay!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Yep it really is!

@haroldmilroy4489

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaylegere where did you get it?

Jay, another great film! Loved the ingenuity of the net drying rack, made me think of my mitts on the warming oven of the cook stove as a boy! Now I’m wishing for colder weather! Hehe thanks Jay ! Hope to see you soon!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Myles! I hope I'm back sooner than later, that is for sure!

That shot from out the front door at 10:30 or so with you chopping wood, and the lake and the woods behind you is picture perfect! Great video, thanks!

Jay again I cant wait to see what you do with the new site. Both sites are awesome. Keep it up and thank you.

I remember when you crafted that drop table. Most unique still.!! Tent inside a tent. To protect your freezing snowmobile and let it start.

That shot of you by the fog covered lake was iconic. I really enjoy your videos and will watch for you after the lake freezes over.

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Peter. I can't wait for winter!

The more you make it a home the more hooks or shelves you need, it seems.

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

Cam;s looking great! Love the mesh idea...real practical.

Great video Jay, keep up the hard work! Look forward to your winter adventures!

Great video Jay! thanks!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jerry!

I miss the northern lights!!!!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! They will be back for sure.

You have a relaxing tone in your voice. Imagine singer, love your videos.

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Kenneth.

@kennetheddy577

2 жыл бұрын

Singer

@kennetheddy577

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you responded. For real. My life is crazy, and not just for me for everyone.you take us away. Thank you .!

You could put some of that grass rug flooring down over most of it but leave 2 feet of just wood by the stove and door so you get the ventilation as a safety net

ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! what was that from? if memory serves, the little green aliens, from toy story right?

I agree with the guy below.... Don't wait for the water to freeze... Let's go camping!!! 😁😁😁 Paul

Good Luck Jay with the new site and it’s gorgeous surroundings can’t wait to see the progress.🇨🇦

Outstanding trip Jay. Menu was excellent, crackling of the fire, the cold air, I miss it so much. Thanks for sharing.

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for this comment, Mark.

Can't wait for the next video 😊👍🌹

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

Love the chair

That pork and wedges looked insane I was drooling watching this

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what that meal was.

Another great video. Can't wait for snow so you can get back to the tent.

A really good video can’t wait for the snow to hit.

Another great video Jay. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Love all your videos, Jay! They’ve always been great, but you’ve really gotten awesome at your framing/filming/editing! Thanks so much for so much great content!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mike. I love reading comments like this. Jay

Great new site Jay

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Doug. I'm excited that's for sure.

Great video Jay, can’t wait to see the winter trips and all that your going to do! Stay safe!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, Jim!

Nice video in the woods Jay! Always like it when you go to the tent. Thanks for sharing your video.

Hey Jay hope all is well. You were putting the wedges in and I remembered when you built the wood pallet frame, along with all the problems you had to figured out. You proved me wrong on the tent frame, when you were building it and I saw it shake so bad I thought when you were putting the tent over the frame it was going to collapse, but it never did. The Pork Chops and Fries looked amazing, and you said I will save 1/2 for tomorrow’s breakfast, it would have been gone if that was me. Stay safe hopefully there will be one more trip before the Lake freezes over and the snow flies.

Jay, you don’t want an airtight tent, for many reasons. So you are correct in your approach.

If the canola burns off too quick Jay, see if you can get a hold of some PTFE spray. Not a 100% guarantee, but available from C.T as "B'laster Advanced Dry Lube with Teflon" $11 a tin, WD40 also do a variant. Great on anything you don't want dust to stick to as well. Seeing the frost on the ground looks awesome, it's spring here and our daytime temps are already up around the high 20's C. Finally mate, sorry to be the one to tell you, but that first seat cushion you pulled out of the box brings a whole new meaning to ugly! Thanks for the video, will wait patiently for the next...

Really enjoy seeing you fix up your current space, but also excited to see what you’ll do with the other location. Thanks for a great video as always.

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea what's happening with the new spot, all I know is I can't wait.

Another great video Jay. Its not very hard to see how much you seem to enjoy your time at the tent. Cant wait for the winter camping videos. Thanks for taking us along

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

I think about that place 24/7. Thanks for watching and the compliment.

Jay, always look forward to your videos. Looking forward to the coming season.

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. This season can't come fast enough!

I enjoy watching.

Gotta love this guy

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Love the videos man keep it up

Make a gill net and use that for storage. Enjoy the vids. Lovely site.

@mikefoehr235

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea👍

I love your setup

Great video Jay. Now I know where “Crappy Tire” originated. 😂😂😂

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@stephenrickettsNL

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaylegere man you sure are lucky to be able to go to the places that you do. I would love a fall/winter in Yellowknife. I was last there April-Oct 1994 and loved it. Only been back on one occasion passing through to do some helicopter flying up at Ekati. I truly enjoy your tenting videos. Your honesty, humbleness and genuine love of making things better is so soothing. No Master Bushcraft arrogance here buddy. Keep em coming. Oh, and good grub too. That's the Newfie in ya....LOL Not afraid of a little deep frying at the camp. HaHa

I will be hoping for a quick freeze up so we can look forward to the next video. Thanks again Jay for bringing us along.👍

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video Jay!!

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jason!

Another awesome video jay! Sucks we may have to wait a month to see another one but this was great. And it was at the perfect time, perked me up this week and surprisingly enough I'm going camping this weekend! But it will only be about 50 degrees Fahrenheit so not the same as your camping but still camping! Can't wait til the winter camp videos start !!!! 👍👍

Hi Jay. Thanks for another awesome video. I enjoy watching the delicious cooking too. Wish I had smellavision! See ya next time in the snow.

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tanya. Always great to see a comment from you. Thanks.

I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I enjoy watching your videos very much. I will be 60 next month and I'm just getting started with the bushcraft thing and camping so I am learning as I go and hopefully learn a little bit from everyone I watch. It's never to late to have some fun. Dwayne Stewart

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Never too late. Good luck out there Dwayne.

Just amazing Jay 👏

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Randy.

Hey Jay, while the temps are still warm, bring a quart of white paint and paint some of the inside walls white. Makes it brighter for filming and to reflect light for nighttime, unless a rustic outdoor look is more warranted. 🇨🇦

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Never really thought about painting. White would definitely lighten the place up. But it would lead to me being a silhouette due to the camera wanting to expose to the brightness. I like the thought of paint though. Thanks sandpiper.

I'd like to see you do an episode on all the gear you wear and use but as always love the video

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

Two pitches to maintain is a lot of work. Maybe you can make it a bit easier on yourself with some good ideas during the very cold winter. You could have a TEE PEE as a quick do it yourself untill you get maybe another Tent. TEE PEE is good for high winds as it wont catch the wind much. A good floor is important to give yourself some insulation. Another good watch is Steve Wallis Channel.

Always love the videos looking forward to more in the future

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jason!

Great video

Great vid Jay stay safe

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elwood. Will do!

Hello Jay, your so lucky to be able to live like this, what a great life :)

Loved Yellowknife, out your door and you're on the trails already. Miss taking long rides in -20/-30 C some of the best times of my life. I don't miss the summertimre fires though.

Summer and Fall are winding down, but I'm glad you were able to get several trips to the tent between winters. Now it's time to get that snowmobile tuned up for the first use. Can't wait to see the wolf sweater come out of mothballs again. :-)

@jaylegere

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the wolf sweater rules!!

Fall camping is definitely great! Different smells more daylight awesome exercise getting there...... And a Fella only needs to FRESHEN up the fire in the morning :) Enjoying the Great Canadian outdoors, no Experience necessary 💫🔥