Solo Bushcraft Overnighter - Minimalist Hobo Camping

When I was younger I always dreamed of travelling from town to town on foot, carrying a small amount of gear and camping out along the way. In these towns I would find a few days work to earn a little money then replenish my supplies and continue with my travels.
This trip was an attempt to feel what that kind of lifestyle would've been like.
I spent a good portion of the day hiking until I came to a small forest stream. There I set up my camp for the night, had a quick meal, and got a really good sleep. In the morning after a quick bite to eat and some coffee I packed up and once again hit the trail.
This was a really fun trip that allowed me to experience what a different lifestyle may have entailed.

Thank you to everyone who watches. I hope you enjoyed this one as much as I did.

FAQ/Info:

Where was this filmed?
Alberta, Canada.

What about the wildlife?
This area is home to many wildlife species including black bears, grizzly bears, cougars, and wolves.
For the most part, these animals are very timid towards humans and will cause no trouble. With that being said I do carry bear spray and I have educated myself on how to deal with dangerous wildlife.
While out filming I ran across two black bears, a sow and her cub. The cub climbed into a tree, and the sow was between me and her cub. The situation was very calm. Once I saw them I made a little noise (speaking softly) to make my presence known. The sow looked at me then shortly went back to grazing. I was able to hang out for about 20 minutes and watch them before I backed out and went a different way for my hike. I was approximately 20 yards away from the sow when I was filming her.

What is my cook set?
Old tins cans I cleaned up. My cup and kettle are made from different sizes of tin cans. The skillet is made from a metal coffee can. They worked quite well. Special care has to be taken if you're going to use old cans as a cook set. Most cans these days have a plastic film on them which must be removed before cooking. I also polymerized oil on the cans after the plastic was removed to create a barrier between my food and the metal.

Was the grass bed warm?
I've used beds of grass before but always dry grass. I wasn't sure how the green grass bed would be in terms of warmth. Due to the moisture in the grass I had my suspicions that it may draw heat away rather than act as an insulator. The temperature got fairly cold at night.. cold enough that frost formed on my tarp and the surrounding area. I stayed plenty warm on the grass bed, however. It acted as a great insulator and my body didn't get cold at all.

What was the temperature on this trip?
I'm not exactly certain. Warm during the day. At night it was cold enough that frost formed. It didn't get below freezing though. It was really nice temperatures for camping.

What did I eat?
Dinner- Potato, onion, and cured sausage skillet.
Breakfast- Coffee and apples.

[jackofalltrapping]

“The more toys a man has, the less he wants to play. “ Taught that one in Army. Excellent minimalist video. As always a pleasure. PeaceY

[baikalwood]

This video makes me want to go back to nature and i'm probably not the only one . You can be proud to know that your videos make people wants to go to the bush, we don t need a lot of stuff to enjoy the calm and the serenity of the forrest . thanks bro .

[KettleCamping]

The more you know the less you carry Mors Kochansky said. This is a perfect example! Great video! So simple and yet full of skills. Thank you! 👍

[Phytoxane]

I especially enjoy the absence of plastic.

[bydritw]

50 of 74 years a hobo. You were indeed close to how hobos in the 1930s Great Depression got by. Of course riding the rails figured more into the routine rather than walking. Yet there were those that just walked town to town as well. I stopped traveling at age 66 because my leg got too bad to catch trains. I used a sleeping bag rather than a wool blanket. A blue plastic tarp instead of canvas. Tin can cooking. By this video you could have been me for many nights in my life.

[kenfriedman]

Your vids are just excellent! I like this one because it shows that a bunch of fancy gear (which I have) can fuzz the picture and distract from what’s important. You are good at saying a lot without saying a thing. Thank you.

[alanchomor]

refreshing to see some of the. old ways...Mors would be proud of that coffee...nice job, enjoyed the wild life

[titoshinshi]

I love fried potatoes, onions and hotdogs . Some coffee or tea would have been nice . Great video thank you .

[DEAJP]

Just discovered this channel. What strikes me among many things is body language, manner of movement, tasks & decisions. NOTHING RUSHED!! Not slow either just deliberate, observant, considered, calm, relaxed (because he is calm and relaxed). What a crazy contrast to city living. You won’t need me to tell you he has the better deal...

[Qigate]

Not a word spoken and everything said !

[mattheweastburn]

Simple yet perfect...enjoyed your cookware

[CappPeterson]

Love the pipe…so relaxing‼️👍. Adds a great touch to your videos.

[stephensmith]

Wonderful. I am a Pipe Smoker and I love Having A Bowl or Two When I am Fishing. Keep it up Young Man 👍👍

[Jordiephotography]

that owl i wish I could photograph him ..such i nice creature

[alexsackman]

I learn so much from you...I am a wanderer in Spain, i just used the roads of the Saint James ways in Spain through all the country by walking.

[woodrowcall]

Your videos are my “ minds medication “. Always great, be safe.

[michalh.]

The idea of turning an empty can into a pot Is a good "invention" great video btw!

[TheCanadianBeaver]

You would make a good hobo. The Littlest Hobo from Canada would be proud if you ever heard of him (and if not, you should google him).
I hope there is a voice that keeps calling you and maybe tomorrow we will all settle down.
All the best Ryley and always remember to follow your nose! 🇨🇦🦫

[BenSeven]

I just love watching you cook stuff (:

[justinterbasket]

For a minute I thought the pot lid handle was a key from a Prem can lol