I Spent 12 Days Camping Alone in the Remote Canadian Wilderness - Here's What Happened

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Filmed in Wabakimi

IG: @xanderbudnick

Timestamps:
Day 1: 0:00
Day 2: 2:55
Day 3: 12:14
Day 4: 18:45
Day 5: 27:49
Day 6: 37:12
Day 7: 45:56
Day 8: 52:34
Day 9: 1:01:45
Day 10: 1:07:29
Day 11: 1:21:56
Day 12: 1:30:25

My longest solo trip and possibly my most remote

Canoe: Novacraft Royalex Prospector 16’
Sunglasses – Campo Zeal Optics

I love you!

[XanderBudnick]

Spot the shooting star to win 5 Imaginary Xander Dollars <3

[MightyAmygdala]

I started watching your videos when I was in a very dark time. I was drinking daily watching videos of people solo camping and I would just imagine the freedom that you would feel doing that.

Today I'm almost 2 years sober, employed, and doing better than ever. I thank you for being open and honest about how you've been doing. Just know there are a ton of people rooting for you Xander! Keep it up!

[xeroxster]

Glad to hear you are doing better Xander! It's so touching and humbling that you're willing to talk about your struggles like this.

[yordanbalukov]

Hey man! Just popping in the comments to say that I found you literally two days ago and cannot stop watching you. I find you incredibly motivating and wise. Keep uploading and keep up the good vibes!!!

[freespiritwithnature]

The gut brain connection book. Trust me, your gut is where serotonin is made. You really are what you eat.❤

[randyrc]

You are absolutely correct about our wilderness. I feel privileged to live in the boreal forest. I can go 20 minutes from my house and not see another human being. The peace and tranquility is therapeutic. I love where I live. I don't have much money, but I consider myself a rich man. Thank you for sharing your love of the wilderness with the world. Rock on bud.

[zachaldrich]

As someone who struggles with mental health but enjoys the outdoors as you do, I can't thank you enough for your contribution. Love the days you upload

[MsNikkieMichelle]

Journaling and meditation also have helped me tremendously, I know this video is from months ago but I’m a newbie to your channel. One thing I learned through my own struggles with anxiety and intrusive thoughts is to take it one day at a time, hour by hour, living in the now. I hope all is well and I think you’re tremendously strong for sharing your struggles and I truly wish you all the best.

[djmelchisedec]

The way you share your thoughts and explain how your meditation works for you is helping me . Thank you Xander, GOD bless and keep your videos coming . 1:00:40 was the shooting star.

[keithbrown]

Just remember mate - you have over 600k subscribers and these people are not here because you are dave cantebury or the legend Mors, (not saying you are not skilled etc), people watch your videos because not only are you out there living their dreams, you come across as a lovely bloke and are very relatable, not pretentious, just doing your stuff like one of our mates. You have no obligation to anyone who subscribes, you are delivering free content, so if you don't put something out for a while, so be it... and we will just enjoy when u r back. You are one of millions whose brain likes to mess with us now and again - but you are a rarity as in one of those who was able to tell possibly 100s of thousands that you have struggles, most never tell anyone so thumbs up mate, i bet there are people who will watch this and possibly go on to tell people how they feel and get the benefits of that - well done fella x

[LondonMus]

I always go back to your 3 day solo you made a while back.

You said “I’d like to thank the frog and the fish for contributing to feeding me, id like to thank myself for contributing to the circle of life, I’d like to thank my mum and dad for giving me life and thank God for creating this amazing universe, and how happy I am to be alive on days like this”

Your gratitude in that moment makes me so happy that someone out there is able to feel like that, my depression has never allowed me to feel so grateful as you was in that moment and although I’ve never been that grateful I’m glad there are people like yourself out there who can be.

[David-nukw]

I wish you a happy life healing.
My wife of 9 years left me 4 months ago and I am devastated. We used to camp together every summer. This weekend I am going on my first camping trip without her, it will probably be solo as my friends may not be able to come. Life is hard sometimes.

[bobbystowe]

lol the drone part, the singing was beautiful bro and the foam on the head shot was epic, ty for another great video

[funkydozer]

One of my anxiety / looping thought therapies is watching Xander’s videos among others such as primitive technology and advoko makes. They take me away to the silent wilderness with them, and for a few short minutes I am at peace. Thank you Xander for giving your life and time, and for free. Much love and respect from Britain.

[CamRoc]

Been watching Xander for a long time and it’s good to see how well he explains his emotions and struggles to his viewers. A true kind soul and always love watching these amazing videos. Loads of love and support from Ireland 👍🏻

[Original_fat_cat]

I like the fact that you keep in it real. You’re travel adventures is an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing.

[iluvKHeva]

your wholehearted pouring of emotions and struggles combined with the absolute silliness of being by yourself and enjoying your time out is so relatable and lovely to see, I watch a lot of camping videos and usually they're either quite stoic or just idyllic but seeing the more silly and curious side of human nature (like when you bobbed to the geese calls or poking the spider) is so refreshing and just down to earth! Amazing videos, and thank you for being so open and willing to improve as a person, we all need times and self reflection like these <3

[DavidZupancic]

Dude you just deserve an actual Netflix special at this point. Phenomenal, captivating, soothing. Thank you, Xander!

[jazmin]

Xander, I never comment but thank you so much for your videos and for sharing your mental journey with us. I’ve been there. I relapsed more than once with addiction and intrusive thoughts but thankfully I’m still here. You’re videos have saved my life and you’re part of the reason I’m still here today. Don’t give up, Know you’re valuable to this world, not by what you give or offer, but by simply being you. We love you!

[marydattilio]

I could not imagine living anywhere else but Canada. And i am glad to see someone else talking to the animals like I do. ❤