There aren’t too many things harder in life than pushing yourself to do something uncomfortable. Cold-weather camping and bush-crafting are one of those things. There is not that much room for error, everything is more difficult in the cold and the stakes are much higher.

In this video the Average Flatlander setups up a minimal shelter with a bivy on the banks of a wooded river in 30-degree weather, while it spits snow.

Starting a fire with flint is the next order of business for anyone who is into cold-weather bush crafting. It not only keeps a person warm but is essential for the mental win as well, to help your body and mind deal with the cold.