BUILDING a hidden bushcraft elevated log cabin

BUILDING a hidden bushcraft elevated log cabin - part one: Hard Beginnings

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#bushcraft #bushcraftskills #logcabin
I've decided to build a hidden bushcraft log treehouse to have a go-to location when I need some rest from the world and don't feel like building a quick shelter. To make it more interesting and challenging (and waaaaay harder) it's going to be made with only two tools - a Silky saw and an auger. No screws, no nails, no power tools, no chainsaw. A knife or a machette for some small side jobs and that's it.
This is part one of the build. It will probably be a 3-4 part series as it's really slow and grueling job.
The spruces were supposed to end up as Christmass trees ages ago and now it's an overgrown and 'overpopulated' mess with most trees having little chance of growing so I'm picking the ones that are already drying and the ones with little chance of developing in to big healthy trees.
Hope you like it!
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@andrewskowronski6283 Жыл бұрын

Really an eye opener, people used to build log cabins with hinged doors, windows, staircases, roof tops and then seal it with mud and plant fibers. Then go hunt for dinner ? Brutal labor intensive construction. I admire your all-natural wooden peg assembly and donations to the mosquito community. Frostys Fortress, hand made in Croatia. Cheers!

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Yeah, we got soft and lazy since then. Thanks man! Hahaha mosquio communiy loves me!

@blacksheep6821 Жыл бұрын

Love your humor, great special effects, even better filmography. Wonderful video. Thank you.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like what I do :)

@tonycrill8872 Жыл бұрын

Mr Frosty Tony checking in from Iowa USA what a really cool idea we are always looking forward to your shows with you and your puppy be safe young man and ✌️ to the WORLD 2 👍 s'

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! God bless!

@timberdogz Жыл бұрын

Great looking start to your permanent shelter! I like it’s up off the ground! Looking forward to more videos on this project!

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@darthgbc363 Жыл бұрын

I finally went searching for your channel. YT hasn't put your stuff in my feed for 3 months. So, I'm going to binge watch for a while.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Don't know why that's happening but you're not the first one to say that. Maybe try the bell thing? Cheers and thanks!

@stepmy987 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for you time and hard work. You are an inspiration. I am looking forward to building my own with these same tools. Bushcraft is strong and natural. Free with labor.👍🏼Gotta love nature.

@frostys_bushcraft 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@selfmade6142 Жыл бұрын

Hello Frosty, hard work that will surely turn out well 👍. At 9:29 you can see that Tref was completely exhausted from just watching 😂. I'm looking forward to part 2. Greetings from Germany, Selfmade. 👍

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a lot of work but I love it, kinda relaxing in its own way.

@suzannesnow7485 Жыл бұрын

Looking good there Frosty! See you next time! 💞

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@OrderOfWoods Жыл бұрын

I'm loving it so far! I know how much work need to be done and how need to put a muscle in it haha. Amazing that you use only 2 tools. Can't wait to see more of this series! That intro though 🤣🤣👍

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah, I bit more than I can chew on this one, gonna take a while to finish it :)

@OrderOfWoods Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft No rush, man! Winter still far away. 🤠👍

@iceman256 Жыл бұрын

Frosty & Tref and Simon & his crazy dog put out some of the best content on YT. Keep up the good work guys👍 Looking forward to the completion of your platform, gonna be awesome 👊💥👊

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Guess it's the dogs that make it cool :D

@Stoney_AKA_James Жыл бұрын

That is going to be a really good base camp Frosty!

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Hope so! :)

@yvonnebailey9973 Жыл бұрын

Great video once again, can't wait for the next one. Glad to see no blood this week. See you soon. Best wishes from the UK. Take care.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Yvonne! There was lots of blood but second hand - squashed mosquitoes :D

@yvonnebailey9973 Жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Take care.

@naturalforest8610 Жыл бұрын

I always wait for this channel because the videos are very good. Success, my friend

@marinkozina2513 Жыл бұрын

Milina te gledati, svaka cast. Trudis se i jako si kreativan. Bravo 👏

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Fala Marine!

@TantersD3 Жыл бұрын

Nice work, Frosty! It’ll be rock solid with those pegs 👍

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

I sure hope so, wouldn't want it all falling on my head :D

@joefrieson5100 Жыл бұрын

Looks so peaceful swinging in the hammock. Cool video.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

@ScoOutDoors Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video mr frosty no pain no gain 😃 pleased to see trev still training to be a helicopter perhaps one day he will make it to top gun 😂 ps when in pain beer 🍺 beer 🍺 and more beer 🍻💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🔥🥩🍺

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

I wish I had couple cold stouts with me, a mistake I'll remembre next time :D Thanks Paul!

@don_beast Жыл бұрын

Frosty životinjoo!! 💪🏼🌲🪚🛖 Ovo je genijalnooo 😃 Ako zatrebaš dodatan par ruku, Gabi i ja ćemo vrlo rado navratit na overnight 🍻🤗

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Budem ja to pomalo ali ako se pozelite glampinga lako vam dam "kljuc" :)

@randygalichia Жыл бұрын

Those things take time, I built a small shack prob 8 ft x8 ft in the woods on property we own, covered it with a tarp, made the frame out of WAY smaller sticks ,tied the whole thing together with #36 bank line, last year, took me all summer to build the frame, busting ass, yeah it could have been done in a day, but when fall came and I got covid I had to quarantine it made me finish it, I don't like cold so it got done quickly. Yours looks labor intensive, but will be built like a tank and well worth the effort, I can't wait to see where you go with it, I know it seems like you ask yourself, "what the hell did I get myself into " what was I thinking " but when it's done the way you want, It can be one of the proudest moments of one's life. Keep up the good work my friend.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy! Yeah, the "what was I thinking" crossed my mind every few minutes :) Maybe I should've used power tools but although this is labor intensuve it's relaxing in a way... slow and quiet. I had covid last year and viral hemorrhagic fever right after that so It really messed me up, I'm still not at 100%.

@randygalichia Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft yeah it really took a toll on my health as well, best of luck to both of us

@bushcraft_crush2455 Жыл бұрын

Really hard work! Its coming out AWESOME!!!

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Hope so! Thanks:)

@paulharding1621 Жыл бұрын

Looking great, lots of hard work there.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Yup, it is.

@supersauvage Жыл бұрын

Hi Frosty. Hardworking but it pays off when finished. I would have opted for an option without making a hole in the living trees...anyway great job, great shelter to come, great video as usual. Keep the faith.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

There's really no damage to the trees as the holes get plugged, same as when collecting resin or birch sap. Thanks! I hope it pays off, I have a fewling I bit more than I can chew on this one :)

@supersauvage Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft yes, keep the holes plugged for the health of the trees. Can't wait to see part 2 💪🏻✔

@verotianadavid98 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Malaysia Sir, i really enjoyed watching you videos. I love Tref too & can't wait for the next video project.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Hi from Croatia! Thanks for watching, I'm glad you like it :)

@jeffclark862 Жыл бұрын

That's looking good! Lots of work going in to a worthwhile project. Thank you for sharing.

@naturalforest8610 Жыл бұрын

Introducing my dear friend from Indonesia

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@martialliaj8498 Жыл бұрын

The project is good 👍 go go go 💪💪💪

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marti! :)

@southwestbushcraftuk5527 Жыл бұрын

This is looking great I think it going to be a proper nice shelter Couse this guy looks like a pro, seen some of his other videos and they were good, look forward to see the next video. Thanks to the man named frosty and his dog Trev who a cool dog✌️🔥

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Hope it turns out good without me getting a tennis albow, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis :)

@joshuahammond1585 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build started Frosty looking forward to seeing this done brother!

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

You will... sometime arround Christmass with this tempo :D

@herbsmith6871 Жыл бұрын

Nice build brother! Thanks for sharing 🤠

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Herb! I'll try to make next ones more... bushcrafty :) Lots of work so I don't even remember to film it all.

@herbsmith6871 Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft 🤣

@hanksbud2544 Жыл бұрын

Thanks aFrosty. Another great video.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael!

@macker33 Жыл бұрын

Dog loves ya.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Too much sometimes :)

@GermanWhip-3900 Жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Hope I don't disappoint.

@post.scriptum Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Keep up the good work

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks PS, will do :)

@michaelnoakes8566 Жыл бұрын

Don't worry about your snaping fingers not doing the trick. When we want to see special effects and magic, we watch science fiction movies; when we want to see a true artist at work, we watch you. Love what you do out there brother.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, much appreciated!

@Mike_carnivore_journey Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@truthbeyondthemind Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Only you have built something so strong and well done like this! Another amazing and super fun video!

@quantumparadox4503 Жыл бұрын

YES, YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We'll see if it holds up :)

@truthbeyondthemind Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft Frosty, it is going to hold up - it looks really strong and well made. : )

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Hope so :)

@truthbeyondthemind Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft Yes, of course, we all hope so, too. : )

@Smokdeel Жыл бұрын

Keep up good work!!

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

I'll try to! :)

@alyamelody_c Жыл бұрын

Nice bro.. Will wait for it.. 👍🏻👍🏻

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Great and thanks!

@Mike_carnivore_journey Жыл бұрын

Love that intro! 😅 Better add air conditioner . Haha! Stay cool and hydrate yourself. Auger and a saw. You're in for a challenge. We all know coming from you it will be awesome!😎

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Oh, after I finish it I'm putting solar panels and a power station inside! :D

@Mike_carnivore_journey Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft permanent shelter should have some solar. Maybe Jackery or Bluetti will sponsor you with solar panels and power station? Worth a try to save some $$$

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

I actually have a Bluetti power station and Xtar's solar panels, was planning on trying it out in this build but went the harder way :) I'll try 'em out in the end.

@Mike_carnivore_journey Жыл бұрын

They are definitely nice to have. Looking forward to seeing the finished shelter. :D

@dmtnw4480 Жыл бұрын

Looking great so far

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MegaGroganX Жыл бұрын

Have a beer on me bro, looks like hot work! As always, really enjoy your vids, looking forward to seeing the end build :)

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Don't mind if I do :) Thanks!

@guyinthechai Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! This will be a great series, I'm looking forward to it. Almost 5k now! Cheers :D

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Yeah, slowly getting there :) I hope so, would be a shame getting a tennis elbow from all the drilling and ending up with poor videos.

@guyinthechai Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft Haha yeah that hand drill looks like a bulky beast

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

It defenitely takes some elbow grease to operate.

@dianevillemaire8286 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Diane :)

@DevilDog68 Жыл бұрын

Amazing build! 👍

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank!

@magicworldbyjorg Жыл бұрын

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll do my best :)

@Ottedikkie Жыл бұрын

Very nice 👌🏻.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@billgee8520 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent adventure! I'm looking forward to seeing your completed project.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

That makes two of us :) Thanks Bill!

@belindacarinaboco6410 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@phyllismulkey3778 Жыл бұрын

awesome

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@coconutfleetsleeper5717 Жыл бұрын

Nice!:) that place will be perfect♡ I built a very similar platform last year, with a tripod on it to put up a 3x3 tarp and a smaller tarp as a windscreen for the stove and all that good stuff. I slept like a baby in that place:) going back later this summer when the seatrout fishing is at its peak here in sweden;)

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

That sounds so relaxing! I love fishing, but can't remember the last time I had time for it.

@SJPLilac Жыл бұрын

Wow! You're doing an amazing job! It even looks like a lot of hard work. Greetings to you both from near Charlotte, NC!

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue! It's a lot of work but I love it so far. It's kinda relaxing in a way, takes your mind of things.

@walkwise4831 Жыл бұрын

Mass props dude great floor plan followed up by lots of manual labor, nice to be young and in shape. I really want to see after completion you build a homemade moonshine still to cap visits. Thanks for sharing.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks! I made the "survival desalinator" and I think that could make moonshine no problem. I'll try it out one day :)

@walkwise4831 Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft Yeah make a moonshine still setup SWEET🔥‼️ potato vodka, bourbon ect…

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Pear rakija is the thing here!

@walkwise4831 Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft sounds nice! Recipe??

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Huh... you let the pears (or any fruit) sit for about 3-4 weeks to get ripe and get most sugars. Then and yeast and let ferment in a cool place in a fermenting still stirring every day. When sugars reach zero fermentation is done (you also know by the lack of odour) and then you "bake" it. Temp should be low so the pear mash doesn't burn/char inside the still. Then you let it sit in wood barrel for next year and then you burry it in sealed glass bottles in yout backyard for the next 20+ years and dig it up when you get your first grandson, your grandchildren get married or the postman is thirsty - that's the Croatian way :D

@raykinit4701 Жыл бұрын

good stuff, looks great. why the triangle? less work?

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just used what I was offered :) Could've go bigger but no need for the two of us and a lot more work. Enough room for Tref and I, my gear and an ammo can stove. Don't really need anything else.

@jerrylachenbruch4920 Жыл бұрын

Great video! What rucksack is that? Looks vaguely like a FILBE

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

It's a Wisport Racoon45 I bought years ago and been using it since. Great backpack, really durable. Although, not fox proof :(

@kimbershulme Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video, it's gonna be a great tree house for you & Tref. Is it your land or can you build on the land without any issues?.

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a private property and I got the green light from the owner.

@kimbershulme Жыл бұрын

@@frostys_bushcraft wow that's fantastic, plus you are helping the forest as well clearing dead trees.

@connar_outdoor Жыл бұрын

A really cool video! Respect what experience you have with bushcraft. You are one of my best youtubers I watch! A subscription from me goes to you! I hope something comes back! Kind regards Connar Outdoor

@frostys_bushcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks Connar! Just keep at it :)