Winter Bushcraft Trip in Snow - Survival Candle - Canvas Poncho Shelter
Bushcraft and camping in the snow with some cooking and woodcraft. Using the Polish Lavvu poncho as shelter. Second night the wick was too short in the lantern so made a candle the next day. Last time I did this candle people said you can't make a candle out of sap without beeswax in the mix. So this time I made sure to prove them wrong. So let me tell you about it.
This candle have a strip of birch bark as wick. It doesn't really work as a normal wick where fire cling on to it. The wick burns up fast and leaves like a small elevation of carbonized residue on the surface in the warm sap. That is the place where the flame holds on too. This candle is a bit slow in the start when you light it and sometimes needs to be relit a couple of times. In wind it won't work. The downside with not having a real wick is it is very sensitive to the slightest wind. As with fatwood you harvest, sap will also have different amount of resin in it from time to time. Every time I make this candle it burns a bit different. Normally, the point with mixing wax to the sap is to make it burn slower. Uncontrolled fire on spruce sap burns too much and too fast. But I have never found beeswax in the wild so I had to think of a way to make it work anyway, as always fast and simple or else I don't see the point in making it. The stones on top work as dampers where you can control the burn to your liking. This time the burn was a bit sparky because it was snowing when I made it. Moisture got into the sap mix. The tiny explosions of water evaporating made the flame more erratic. Im not sure if this shortened or prolonged the burn time. On one hand maybe the moisture slowed things down, on the other I know erratic burn is never good. But I normally have heating and cooking in mind when it comes to fires so who knows. But if the point with a candle is to see in the dark you want one without moisture to avoid the flickering light. There is also the idea to mix other things in the sap like ash or dirt to slow the burn but I have not tried that yet. Of course a small piece of cotton etc also will work as a wick in an emergency.
The optimal use of this candle are in calm dark places. In a cave for example. I would light it when I need it and blow it out directly. This way it would last for days. The total burn this time was about an hour. Last time I made one was in summer. That one burned longer, but there can be many circumstances explaining why. It was another piece of sap, different temp, season, wind, a steady burn that led to I could put the stone ring in real tight, making a small steady flame that at times burned so controlled it almost looked frozen in time. Like a picture. It was really cool. The smoke from this candle is pretty nasty so bear that in mind if using it in a smaller tent. It would need good ventilation above.
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This is real peace for eyes and soul😀
@GustavoSilva-ol4cn
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This is real Peace for ayes and soul 😀
This man doesn't need to play The Long Dark. He does it for real. Awesome stuff.
@Swedwoods
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@migueloscar5484
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Lol. Yeah he sure does. Btw that's a really good game
@thestew56
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Love that game and I watch this dude often.
Saturday just got better! Thank you my friend!
@Swedwoods
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моя душа отдыхает, когда я смотрю этого человека.
@Swedwoods
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I grew up in Park County Colorado and this is how I lived growing up. Love this way of life! As it happens I'm moving back after all these years to where I grew up.
Thanks for the awesome video
@Swedwoods
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@TheGreasyCamper
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@@Swedwoods got my hands on a LK70 😃
On weekends, I relieve my stress by watching this wonderful video. always support you😊👍
@Swedwoods
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I knew you are real when I saw a proper working mittens instead of something like tactical gloves that will be cold or wet or both during the work in the forest :)
@Swedwoods
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My day’s of camping and sleeping outside have been gone for a fair number of years, being 70 years old and in fair health has seen to that. Then you release a video and I am young again and roaming the woods. Thank you so much for your content.
@Swedwoods
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@thomasmusso1147
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👍👍👍 .. absolutely! At 72, my heart is as young as it ever has been. Unfortumately, my body doesn't necessarily agree 😏.
@lauraakimball
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I felt the same way as joseph frasure while watching your video! I'm almost 65 and sleeping on the ground lost it's appeal until I started watching vids of folks camping setups. This video made me feel like I could have been there 👏👏👏
Отличное зимнее выживание! Мясо на углях👍
@Swedwoods
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Candle 🕯️ on fire - this is what I need to learn I'm so inspired 🤍🤍
Брат, обожаю смотреть, как ты обустраиваешь новую локацию. Плюс розжиг костра. На это вообще можно вечно смотреть. Лайк
@Swedwoods
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Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! If a person pays attention there are many lessons to be learned from U. Thanks for all U do. God Bless!
@Swedwoods
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cold and beautiful
Thank you Swedewood for taking us along another great journey in nature.
@Swedwoods
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Winter Bushcraft is the Best Bushcraft 👍❣️💤🐬💦 Thanks
@Swedwoods
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Pretty darned cool. Thanks! 🙂👍🏕️
@Swedwoods
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Sweden has a beautiful nature ❤️
Loved the candle...Never seen that one before. Great vid, as always, keep them coming. ATB
@Swedwoods
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드디어 내가 좋아하는 겨울 영상을 볼수있어서 너무 행복 합니다 눈 내리는거 너무 멋있어요
@Swedwoods
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언제나 놀랍고 평온해지는 영상이에요. 저희 엄마가 무척 좋아하셔서 항상 새로운 영상을 기다린답니다. 한해동안 좋은 영상 감사해요^^건강하세요!!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
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이번 한해도 Swedwoods님 덕분에 힐링하며 보냈어요. 앞으로도 오래오래 건강하게 이런 좋은 영상 부탁드립니다. 😁
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much glad to hear!
Sensational stuff! I really look forward to seeing your winter escapades - it's extremely therapeutic relaxation. Nice to see the Polish poncho still going strong - testament to a humble bit of kit ✌👍
@Swedwoods
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Jobba the hut , interesting sleeping back. Love the show.
It always amazes me how quiet a forest is when it’s snowing. Awesome video as always.
@Swedwoods
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In love with what you have done, thanx for sharing and greeting from Sweden 🇸🇪
@Swedwoods
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It is always this time of the winter. Peaceful and soothing content. ❤
@moduong5489
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I liked the way the candle sputtered and sparked. It reminded me of a firework that’s just about to go off. That feeling of anticipation...but for longer😀 Thank you for the video.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks yeah it crossed my mind that people into ASMR might like that sparking burn
Wow, tentacles growing out of the head !!!
Snowy winter camping videos are the absolute best
@Swedwoods
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Thanks! That was a nice video. It’s so calming to see the quiet wilderness and trees and snow
@Swedwoods
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Thank you for all you do ❤❤
And once more an awesome video!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
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IT is a CATERPILLAR WITH ARMS!😊 I have never seen a bag like that. Well...on to the show!
The candle thing was really cool. Must try that this winter... 👍🏻🇨🇦
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
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I love all your videos, your survival skills are amazing in the snowy winter and your candle is a masterpiece.
@Swedwoods
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Life in nature is another thing. You really do a great job. Thank you.❤️.
Again… GENIUS! Thank you @Swedwoods for all you do!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
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An entire story told without a word spoken. Well done.
@Swedwoods
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I literally LOL’d when you put your arms through that sleeping bag in the beginning. Very cool!
I can see it in your body language. You know whats happening to the world and this is how you escape. You arent alone. I really wish I had a place to bush-craft. Incredible videos
Hi. Good video. Beautiful forest. Magic fire. Super. Thanks.
@Swedwoods
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Fire starting 👍 Soup making 👍 Candle making 👍 Teaching by showing and doing 👍
@Swedwoods
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I like the idea of that drill bit. Something new!
the snow and winter version is the best, amazing video swedwoods😊👍
@Swedwoods
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Love all of the candle details you explain in the description! Thank you for another beautiful video, #Swedwoods.
@Swedwoods
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Thank you my friend!
Love your videos, nature and the sound of a fire burning, so calming, thank you !!
@Swedwoods
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Your lantern shots with the monotone snow covered forest in the background are epic 🥰
@Swedwoods
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was listening to some calm and slow celtic ambient music in the background and it fitted this so good!
Очень интересное видео. Большое спасибо
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Goog morning. L'homme prehistorique moderne. 👍👍Pas mal le feu,bonne idee . Super.Bonne journee. Salutations .
@Swedwoods
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Super filmik! Dziękuję!
@Swedwoods
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You packed so much cool stuff in this for us your students in the craft, Swedwood!!! Perhaps one of your best works? Thank you, Son of Sweden, Friend of the Forest, and Master of many crafts. You have become - and always will be - my Hero!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend!
Amazing as usual Very relaxing. Look forward to your next trip.
@Swedwoods
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This man is in his element and he triggers my passion! so natural, poised he is in the craftmanship he masters. A real outdoors pleasure to look at this post Thank you
@Swedwoods
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Thank you very much!
@palmyrafoxy6860
Жыл бұрын
@@Swedwoods In thi difficult world, you are most welcome for your answer
wonderful video. extremely good winter bush craft skillz and very interesting equipment and clothes. best man. thanks a lot 👍
@Swedwoods
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Fantastic video. Thanks for posting.
@Swedwoods
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Man I love your videos but by far, my favourite is when winter rolls around and you do winter bushcraft. So good !!
@Swedwoods
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My friend, you are the peace of mind that dwells inside us creative at all times indispensable for you, may God protect you ⚘️❤
@Swedwoods
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ЛУЧШЕ КОСТРА В ЛЕСУ МОЖЕТ БЫТЬ ТОЛЬКО КОСТЁР 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
대자연의서 누구나 누릴수 없는 캠핑입니다. 멋지시네요~!
Witaj i dziękuję za kolejny mega odcinek. Pozdrawiam
@Swedwoods
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@mariuszo1235
Жыл бұрын
W jakim regionie Szwecji nagrywasz materiał?
there is no greater feeling than sitting in a 1/2 Lavvu and seeing the first few snowflakes falling, absolutely loved that candle a wee project over the holiday season for me, our first snow has started to fall and some parts of Scotland will drop to minus 15 this week..kindest regards
@Swedwoods
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Yes my friend. Agree on that! I wish you the best holliday.
@johnkelenfoldi6951
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@@Swedwoods compliments of the season to you and your family
Love from Korea♥~🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️candle lights beautiful!
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
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Чудова природа. Щоб побути на самоті подумати. Дуже гарне місце для відпочинку ти зробив дуже гарне відео. 👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦👍👍
@Swedwoods
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Camping without tent is something different. Goor job 👍
@Swedwoods
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Thank you!
Дякую вам дуже хороше відео Ідея зі свічкою класна ніколи ще не бачила свічку такого виробництва Зараз в Україні майже нема світла і потрібно багато свічок Спробую відтворити вашу свічку 🇺🇦
@Swedwoods
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Thanks! Make sure to read the video description about the candle
@BLYSHCHYK
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@@Swedwoods Okay Thank you 🙏🏻
NICE. I've seen fat lamps but never thought of sap! Thanks for sharing!
@Swedwoods
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I learn something every time I watch.. love the pine sap candle!
@Swedwoods
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Spruce! Thanks!
@superiorstateoutdoors
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I loved it!
Learn a lot from your videos. Very motivational.
Why do I feel like this man could walk into any patch of woods anywhere and build a rocket out of a hollowed out log, some pine sap and birch bark sending it into orbit rivaling anything currently available. This is really cool stuff sir! I like the whole thing where you hike in somewhere, drop your pack, build a fire, cook some hunk o meat or a stew, enjoy its tasty goodness and then decide you’d rather camp somewhere else so you pick up and move. That’s cool. That’s similar to a tactic people use when hiking in bear country. If they’re backpacking then stop about a mile before camp to make and eat dinner then continue on to camp. Still bearbag but you’re not camping where you ate. It’s not 100% nothing is but it’s a mitigation measure. Thank you sir! Take care. NQU
@Swedwoods
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Привіт друже, чудове місце для укриття вишло. Дуже гарне відео. Аж собі захотілось піти на природу. 👍👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦👍👍👍
@Swedwoods
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Very nice video. Thank you so much for showing your camping
@Swedwoods
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Качество видео - просто супер , выше всяких похвал . Давно подписан на канал , всегда с нетерпением жду новых видео
@Swedwoods
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Wow this looks all cosy and warm but holy frigg, take my hat off to the fella he’s a tough cookie .
@Swedwoods
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Another great trip! I always enjoy them, but I think the snow trips are my favorite. I've done sap candles before, but the flat rock dampeners were a new one for me. Very clever and simple! Thanks for sharing the tip. 👍 In the comments of a previous video, I thought your axe was a Hultafors Akka, and you corrected me that it is a Kissa. Looking at their catalog, I think the Akka is the replacement to the Kissa. Very similar side profile, but noticeably different looking at it top down. The Akka has a different shape to the wedge and cheek. I haven't handled either, but from my own experience, I prefer the Kissa shape. It was short lived and fairly costly here in Canada, so you are fortunate to have my preference of the two! Just a bit of axe envy here 😂. Thank you for another great video and sharing some of your tricks for turning something good, into something better! 🇨🇦
@Swedwoods
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Thanks my friend! Heres a link below to the axe
@Swedwoods
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cdon.se/hem-tradgard/hultafors-aby-forest-axe-premium-skosyxa-p102413679?gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19ei8R_BOCPW1UP77_zEgAlCn3cEydJIJZh-eaOHFHzK-lI75ITG_sZRoCyAgQAvD_BwE
Watch I this again... Still awesome. I'm looking at following your example and exploring the woods.
Ingeniously adaptive, sir! One time I had a lantern chimney glass shatter when a rain squall blew water on it. I then made a crude candle using a piece of leather bootlace for a wick and cooking oil for fuel. A mere puff of breeze would blow it out if it wasn't shielded, but it worked. Nicely done video, as per your standard, my friend.
@Swedwoods
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Thank you my friend!
Relaxing with video. I like this video
@Swedwoods
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Thanks 😊 Amigo!
@Swedwoods
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Thank you!
@NaveedKharal
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@@Swedwoods Thank you for thanking dear.
Real outdooring with activated innovation generated by the need. No rush, simple and effective control with professional approach. Thank you again for superior content Swedwoods 👍👋! Br, Janne
@Swedwoods
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Great cinema again, it is so cool to join you to the woods, nearly as it would be real and I could smell and feel the fire, the trees and the beautiful swedish scenery. Thank you for this beauty🙏 and all the best from 🇦🇹🤠👍
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
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Dear friend. Again an excellent video and a fantastic and very well specified explanation about the candle you have built. Very good. It's a real pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing them. Kind regards. Best regards.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend!
Perfect way to enjoy my coffee. Candle is pretty cool. Never seen a brace / auger bit set up like that . Charcoal adds texture to the steak. Have a great day
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
Perfect cinema for after midnight ... thanks! ✊🏻
@Swedwoods
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Espectacular el vídeo.fue genial como hiciste la vela.saludos y un abrazo amigo 😊👍
@Swedwoods
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I'm always looking forward to it very cool😊
@Swedwoods
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Great film winter it's coming 👏👏👏
@Swedwoods
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Amazing Winter Camping Adventure !! Great Craftmanship. It’s very Relaxing To Watch Your Vlogs.
@Swedwoods
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❤parabéns pelo trabalho Deus abençoe
Thank you for another great video. Your skills are simply incredible.
@Swedwoods
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Thanks!
@fschiller4189
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@@Swedwoods May I ask where you do most of your hikes? I was hiking in middle Sweden five years ago and it was so rocky it was sometimes difficult to set up camp.
Awesome to see you out there enjoying life as always my favorite videos thank you. 🖒
@Swedwoods
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Congratulations your videos are always enjoyable and this must be one of the best. Thank you.
@Swedwoods
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Thanks!!
I was curious so I tried this with one of those fiberglass Tiki torch wics and it worked very well.
Excellent video, as always. The candle was a first for me, must give that a try.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great video mate. I too was out last night with the tarp in much the same and got to "hear" the lake start it's freeze for winter during the evening/night. Very magical, very relaxing...I'm glad I don't have to video the experience😀 but I do take my hat off to you that you do video the experience, so that all the folks at home can see how beautiful this country is. Respect as always sir, long may you continue to post. Ha det bra.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
Прекрасно Бро! Спасибо! затягивает и вдохновляет!
Love watching your video's 😍 thanks for another great episode.
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
I'm really envious you 😁👏👍🏻🥹
Swed👍👍 Awesome snowy trek in the bush with all the good stuff included. Lavvu shelter is perfect, waterproof, windproof, wearable and more. Too bad the hot blast lantern failed you, but they are more prone to that. Where there's fire, food isn't far behind and it usually makes me head to the kitchen... Nothing like snow in a forest, usually makes it dead silent unless the wind blows. The sap candle worked good given the circumstances, a tiny campfire in candle form with all the same traits. Well as always the filming was top notch as were the camp chores, no BS just pure utility. Thanks for the excellent trip and hard work bringing me along. Next time..
@Swedwoods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!