Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago
Join me for a week long solo wilderness survival challenge in the backcountry of South Central Alaska with no food or water. Watch me navigate the wilderness alone, find food, set up for tarp camping in a variety of weather conditions, and deal with hungry bears and other wildlife.
By heading into an unfamiliar environment with nothing but my gear, I aim to demonstrate how to prioritize basic needs like water procurement and shelter building when you are completely on your own. This footage documents the raw reality of solo survival in extreme conditions.
Whether you are interested in wilderness survival strategies like off-grid food preservation or simply want to see how someone handles a high-stakes bushcraft challenge, this trip highlights the essential mindset required for solo wilderness survival. I break down the initial assessment of the terrain and how I plan to secure resources in a place I have never visited before. You will see firsthand how quickly the environment dictates your survival priorities and learn how to smoke salmon for storage when there's no refrigeration and may even pick up a few camping hacks or camping gear tips.
Subscribe for weekly wilderness survival breakdowns and comment below with your biggest fear about being stranded in the backcountry.
The folks below are a HUGE part of what makes these videos possible! Please show'em some love! If you use the links below they'll know where ya came from!
Montana Knife Co. - alnk.to/hDswDFv
Kifaru Backpacks & Gear (been using these packs for 5 years) - alnk.to/881gcQI
I've got my archery supplies from these guys for decades! - 3riversarchery.com
I've carried these Vortex binos everywhere! - alnk.to/e79Q0z6
Argali Tents, Tarps, and Sleeping Bags! - bit.ly/4bTnd27
Been wearing FirstLite since 2009! - firstlite.pxf.io/gOQQdg
Camera Gear - amzn.to/47HZFrz
Other random gear I frequently use - amzn.to/3u6H0If
Surviving Alone by Clay Hayes - amzn.to/3Qqou3l
You can also connect with me on my other media outlets!
Website: twistedstave.com
Instagram: instagram.com/clayhayeshunter
Join me for a week long solo wilderness survival challenge in the backcountry of South Central Alaska with no food or water. Watch me navigate the wilderness alone, find food, set up for tarp camping in a variety of weather conditions, and deal with hungry bears and other wildlife.
By heading into an unfamiliar environment with nothing but my gear, I aim to demonstrate how to prioritize basic needs like water procurement and shelter building when you are completely on your own. This footage documents the raw reality of solo survival in extreme conditions.
Whether you are interested in wilderness survival strategies like off-grid food preservation or simply want to see how someone handles a high-stakes bushcraft challenge, this trip highlights the essential mindset required for solo wilderness survival. I break down the initial assessment of the terrain and how I plan to secure resources in a place I have never visited before. You will see firsthand how quickly the environment dictates your survival priorities and learn how to smoke salmon for storage when there's no refrigeration and may even pick up a few camping hacks or camping gear tips.
Subscribe for weekly wilderness survival breakdowns and comment below with your biggest fear about being stranded in the backcountry.
The folks below are a HUGE part of what makes these videos possible! Please show'em some love! If you use the links below they'll know where ya came from!
Montana Knife Co. - alnk.to/hDswDFv
Kifaru Backpacks & Gear (been using these packs for 5 years) - alnk.to/881gcQI
I've got my archery supplies from these guys for decades! - 3riversarchery.com
I've carried these Vortex binos everywhere! - alnk.to/e79Q0z6
Argali Tents, Tarps, and Sleeping Bags! - bit.ly/4bTnd27
Been wearing FirstLite since 2009! - firstlite.pxf.io/gOQQdg
Camera Gear - amzn.to/47HZFrz
Other random gear I frequently use - amzn.to/3u6H0If
Surviving Alone by Clay Hayes - amzn.to/3Qqou3l
You can also connect with me on my other media outlets!
Website: twistedstave.com
Instagram: instagram.com/clayhayeshunter
