Off Grid Cabin in the Woods....early summer trip

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2 жыл бұрын

Today we're driving into our off grid cabin for the first time this summer......while most of the country is in summer right now, here in the Lake Superior area there is still patches of snow.

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@altahir9515 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, I’m in a bit of a rough spot with my mental health, but I was lucky enough to find your channel. A really interesting perspective on the American Dream (something I’ve never really understood) and life in general. Thanks for making a random 17 year old from New Zealand really happy

@curtisrowberrykey4213 Жыл бұрын

Hope your algood dude, I’m from New Zealand also! Anything I can do to help?

@chadrisley8514 Жыл бұрын

Hang in there buddy. I feel your pain. Mental health affects most of us to some extent. Stay strong. Love from new york

@thedappercook Жыл бұрын

Also a Kiwi. Kia kaha brother

@Mpop144 Жыл бұрын

Stay strong!

@jonathancorbett9827 Жыл бұрын

Stay strong and keep your head up brother, remember tomorrow is another day with new opportunities... Only limited by your imagination man !!!

@kellypeters1734 Жыл бұрын

I am fully impressed! It’s just a complete kzfaq.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!

@BirdYoumans 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your vids! Nice laid back pleasantness.

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@judyschepp8748 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. So nice and peaceful. Thank you Dave for sharing. And you too BirdYoumans!!🤗😁😊

@SveninColorado 2 жыл бұрын

"In today's world its really easy to stay busy. Sometimes its hard to do nothing. And, sometimes doing nothing is what you need to do." A Zen paradox to contemplate while sitting on the porch, listening to the mesmerizing sound of rain falling on the roof. Great to see you back in the woods! May God bless! 🙏

@dereksimmons5877 2 жыл бұрын

I, too, enjoyed that koan. :)

@KTUBE1770 2 жыл бұрын

That quote got me too!

@nlasater3800 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, it is easy to stay busy. Doing noting is great, Sometimes a little guilt feeling creeps in, but I squash that.

@dereksimmons5877 Жыл бұрын

@@nlasater3800 So I'm a teacher.. Getting breaks every summer means I'm incredibly blessed to get many weeks in a row of doing nothing. Here we are mid July though and I've been feeling very guilty lately. Thanks. I needed to read that.

@nlasater3800 Жыл бұрын

@@dereksimmons5877 I have read. Just sit and do nothing see how long you can go.

@sharonharrison3611 7 ай бұрын

My very favorite thing to do is sit on a porch and listen to the rain. I used to sit on the porch with my dad and watch the lighting and hear the thunder and rain. Its so beautiful! My mom and sister would be inside the house hiding in the bed.

@williamh.6941 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why, but the sound of rain on a metal roof just makes me smile. Thanks Dave. Love your videos.

@braeeee_ 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, it's so relaxing. wishing you a good day!

@maryhart637 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again, Dave Whipple! It's been a long winter but the snow is finally melting and it has warmed up nicely. Looking forward to sharing your time at the cabins in the woods! Stay safe, be well and see ya next time👋👋

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@lauriepayseur5897 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh that rain on the metal roof and the sounds of nature all around! Aaaamazing!

@Nowhere-To-Hide 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave, just found your channel yesterday and have managed to watch most of your collection already since then. My wife and I fall in that category of people you describe as living in excess with large amounts of money owed to mortgage, car payments and student loans. In the last couple years I have tried to venture outdoors more and learn to work with my hands and fix things myself. Your way of life speaks to me, and I dream of one day owning a few acres of land and building my own cabin. Thank you for the inspiration.

@moluswildernesshomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I sold my house and move off grid with no mortgage and building my second log cabin on my land and making video for my channel

@redgarcia1427 2 жыл бұрын

Dave and his wife Brooke(girl in the woods) are great people who are very helpful on both their channels! ✌🐢

@tigerlily1517 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than sitting on the porch in the rain. Beautiful country.

@TheBamaDoc 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize you were an alone veteran until just today when I saw the video of your wife at the cabin with you. You two have been my all time favorite alone participants. God bless

@glorygracek.1841 2 жыл бұрын

What is Alone? Never heard of it.

@kevola5739 2 жыл бұрын

@@glorygracek.1841 - Discovery Channel show. Season 4 I believe.

@glorygracek.1841 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevola5739 thank you! I will have to see if I can find it!

@caesarspeak9030 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Dave. They inspired my family and I to sell everything from our house to our business and live off grid. We bought 47 acres and have been building up our homestead for the last two years now. Happiest I've ever been.

@Eyes_Open 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Ontario and I never tire of hearing the frogs in early spring. I also find crickets peaceful in the house but the sound drives others crazy.

@William4143 2 жыл бұрын

Dave and Brook. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Enjoying my 12 x 10 in the back yard because of y’all. I am working on a 12x8 timber frame porch to add to this. Because of your comments “Anyone can build” and “Everyone should build something” I did. It’s been an awesome adventure so far. Keep inspiring/encouraging. William

@humid-rb7rt Жыл бұрын

Any plans? I can follow directions but not that great on my own. Thank you.

@cynthiamccord5701 Жыл бұрын

I would love to have materials list for this cabin or the smaller black and red cabin!!

@catdrnan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. I did this in the 80’s. Watching you made me so proud. And so happy.

@butterflywatching34 Жыл бұрын

Love that sound off rain on te roof, much be awesome to sit on te dek and listen to te bird, frogs and all sounds of te bush.

@samuelkirby6221 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully crafted narration is what sets these videos apart from the many other escapism channels for me. Thank you for not sensationalising and for the many hours spent editing and narrating, it pays off.

@ChosenOne6666 2 жыл бұрын

A hundred years from now they will be watching all these videos in amazement seeing how men got things done in the olden days. Dick Preonoekee would be proud.

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@nlasater3800 2 жыл бұрын

Hi There, My husband and I really like your channel. It inspired us to give it a try. We bought some land, and in one week on vacation we built a 12 by 12 cabin. We worked from sun up to sun down with a break during the hottest part of the day. We are not builders or carpenters actually we have desk jobs. We have never done this before, but we did it. The only thing we have left now is to put the siding on and finish the inside. This is going to be an all off grid cabin. The entire time we were building it we stayed in a tent. Now the tent is over and we can stay in the cabin. We have never been so sore, but it has all been worth it. Thanks for your channel.

@lovespurpleflowers 2 жыл бұрын

This is so great to hear, congratulations and many happy days at your cabin! Are you going to dig a well?❤️

@nlasater3800 Жыл бұрын

@@lovespurpleflowers So, a well. First we are going to do Water Catchment off of our metal roof. We have the catchment drum and the gutters need to build the platform and hook it all up. The extreme heat and extreme gas prices have put a stop to our building at the time, but we can at least stay in our cabin now and don't need the tent. It rains over 50 inches a year there. We're trying that first. We are on top of an Aquifer and may try a well in the future.

@lovespurpleflowers Жыл бұрын

@@nlasater3800 50” a year is a whole lot of rain to catch, may the Lord provide a way for you to make it happen soon! I sure would enjoy a well but with the clay soil in my area, I can’t see it happening and one has to do stuff in secret these days? My best bet is when I am able to put on a new roof, I will do nice gutters at the same time. This is a home I inherited from my folks and they caught a lot of water in their gutters to water the garden with, the rain barrels filled up so fast! I honestly wanted a new roof but the wait time was 32 weeks and by then, the price of lumber was out of sight? The roof I have will be 30 years soon but it is still holding up. (I am in Ca and until we are able to get rid of the obscene people ruining our state, we are getting close to be political prisoners. truth be told, there is a huge population of conservatives that have had our elections stolen by illegals and criminals in charge (not for too much longer, though) I do wish your household the very best, I pray the the good folks of our country everyday and in my humble opinión, we are going to win!❤️🙏

@conzpiracy9382 2 жыл бұрын

Tree frogs are always my favorite indicator of winter being over.

@yaboyqmaga1125 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the sound of rain on a metal roof

@ronicard 2 жыл бұрын

Something cathartic about just sitting and listening to rain on a metal or tin roof.

@user-rd4xj2ei1l 7 ай бұрын

There's nothing more relaxing or pleasing to the ear 👂. And the sound of rain 🌧️ on a tin Roof.. are the sound of a frog.. something about the noise hypnotize you To thinking nothing's going to happen it's going to be day or night. And as far as I can remember back nothing ever happens on a day or night like this.🏔️

@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272 2 жыл бұрын

Dave I just wanted to say I built a cabin of my own last summer. I scouted around a bunch of videos and a couple of yours in particular inspired me! I realized I had the construction background know how to do everything myself and my sons and I started in March and finished in September. We went all out and if I could figure out pics On here I’d send ya some. It’s so peaceful to enjoy. I love that you guys pray and give credit where credit is due. We located the cabin up on a hill with a great view, only drawback was the cost of materials. Oh well it’s built right and will hopefully be around for future generations to enjoy. Keep making the great content. Take care!

@campinwill9977 2 жыл бұрын

It's easy to figure out way you have 802k subscribers. You always make me feel like I'm right there with you. Thank you so much

@bobk.1428 2 жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite KZfaqr. Thanks for another video

@cdennisb 2 жыл бұрын

Just nothing like listening to rain on a tin roof! Good to see you back out at the cabin.

@MajeedaGreen 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, the sound of the rain hitting that medal roof is awesome....

@evervigilant 2 жыл бұрын

Yours is one of the few channels where I hit the like button before the video even starts. Thanks man.

@hazysday 2 жыл бұрын

I just love the sound of the rain on the metal roof , usually knocks me out , just beautiful out there

@sandycoponen4561 2 жыл бұрын

Those frogs mean smelting time. Love your hard work and cabin.

@xfilion 9 ай бұрын

I live in the UK where nothing like this happens. There are some I suppose who lead a free'r life but it is rare. I am so glad you produced these videos.

@joansommerfield8419 2 жыл бұрын

So good to hear from you. The views and sound of the rain are excellent therapy to soothe away the stresses. Blessings and thank you. More please.

@korybeckwith834 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, for reason that sound makes me fall asleep. Along with sounds of a train in the distance and a rocking boat. Call me weird.

@DavidRJones82 2 жыл бұрын

... I'm here once again to live my life vicariously through you.

@MyBackyardScience 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave, we've been looking forward to see you guys return to the cabin. we hope you get to enjoy it all season long 😀

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@moluswildernesshomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Put more video I just love your channel

@mcleod786 Жыл бұрын

Dave , I am a teacher in South Africa. I just love your content. You gave me the courage to leave the city and go off grid without being scared to make mistakes. Wish me luck because I have no building experience… 😅

@johnhumphries4632 Жыл бұрын

The sound of rain on a tin roof, got to love it 👍

@mfinite689 2 жыл бұрын

A new video from Dave always puts a smile on my face.

@KM00Youtube 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave! Happy to see you guys. Looking forward to activities and discoveries of spring and summer at the cabin. :)

@intractablemaskvpmGy 2 жыл бұрын

Summer arrived back in March in S.Texas. Your videos have been an inspiration to me I plan on building something similar to live in while I build my hillbilly shackmansion.

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! and Good luck

@suzancmg4 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Dave for sharing. A small suggestion to build a covering from house to outhouse so it is comfortable to walk to it at any time night or day. Especially if there is an emergency.

@jaredwalton3135 2 жыл бұрын

I could watch your off-grid cabin videos all day. I miss the sound of Happy Frawgs! Used to live off a lake, that was my favorite noise after our afternoon showers.

@jeanadamsick9854 2 жыл бұрын

HEY DAVE, YOU KNOW IT WAS GOOD TO HEAR YOU SAY, "SOME TIMES IT'S GOOD TO JUST DO NOTHING". THAT MAKES ME FEEL LESS GUILT, FOR DOING NOTHING, LATELY. GOOD TO SEE YOU CLEAN UP THAT YARD & JUST IN TIME BEFORE THAT RAIN. Do take care. Fl.

@atrain9042 2 жыл бұрын

🙋‍♂️waving hello from Florida ✨

@schnooks100 2 жыл бұрын

Nice relaxing video😊 We always enjoy spending time at the cabin with you and Brooke! Thanks!

@meredithgrund9952 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot wait for more videos, just watched this build and had a smile the whole time. Great job!

@dennislaprade7955 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you again, just what i needed is the calmness of your voice. Thanks

@marciaolson4878 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you Dave! Enjoying your vid and I just started it! We’ve missed you and Brooke, but got caught up with Brooke a few weeks ago. Thanks for taking us all with you! We are in northern lower Mich and very happy spring is finally here! What a winter indeed!

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@l.glucid9077 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, ... very cool sitting out on the porch and watching the rain 🌧 wash down the pine 🌲 trees, but -- where's the 🍿 popcorn?

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

no popcorn this trip

@l.glucid9077 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bushradical => that's ok, ...maybe next time 😃

@adriantxu 2 жыл бұрын

Missed you guys! Good to have you back

@ML-tl7kw 2 жыл бұрын

The whole world would be a better place if we all had this. Thanks for the videos, both you and your wife.

@oacartg2183 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing the rain and the frogs and I absolutely do agree with you sit down on the front porch have a cup of coffee sit down in my chair and just be calm and nothing can replace it well

@c.a.g.1977 2 жыл бұрын

5:53 "Sometimes doing nothing is just what you need to do" Now, put that on a shirt and 10/10 would buy! Nice one, Dave!

@EphemeralProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Snake was cute. He was just chillin! All nice and quiet. :)

@michellestone1261 2 жыл бұрын

Winnie roast!!!...lol..😂 Amen on the doing nothing part, I worked almost all of my life away. Used to be so busy when I was younger, just laying back enjoying the scenery with the time that's left to me. Glad you n your wife are back again, enjoy all you guys' adventures

@dfoltz268 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up listening to the rain on a metal roof and the frogs the rain brought out! Nearing 50 and its still one of the most soothing sounds Ive heard!

@katy9424 2 жыл бұрын

one of the best things in life. Sitting still and listening to nature's sounds. Enjoy

@davidvelazquez3391 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are hooked to every video.

@corinnatroyer-momenee1626 Жыл бұрын

Hello! From one Wolverine to another. I knew that was the UP! Very inspiring channel. In my younger years, I dreamed of living in Alaska, especially after living in the Greater Seattle area for 5+ years. My late husband and I built a house on 20 acres a few decades ago. He was “Dave” and I was “Brooke.”

@steadyathome5201 2 жыл бұрын

When I watch your videos while I'm working at home, your voice reminded me of someone that I've heard before. And I keep thinking who does he sound like and now I figured it out. You sound like Marty Stouffer who made those shows in the '80s called Wild America. You have that soothing voice just like his. You guys rock!

@Mixwell1983 2 жыл бұрын

Wish the video was longer, always peaceful watching them.

@fredkornis793 2 жыл бұрын

“ sometimes doing nothing… Is just what you need to do!!” AMEN!

@laureledwards4211 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos it’s your voice it’s the way you speak it’s the pitch of it I can listen to you talk all day long I really enjoyed listening to you tell your stories and I don’t care what you’re talking about it’s just a pleasure listening to you been following you now for a long time.

@FeralCatSanctuary 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you again. I have missed you. Your videos help me to relax, in some ways, I am there with you. How beautiful that rain is. Glad you got to sit on the porch and enjoy it.

@Doc_Watson 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful sounds of rain and frogs. Thank you.

@thatguyukno5958 2 жыл бұрын

As a floridian I'm jealous of you putting a light jacket on this time of the year

@drbosb Жыл бұрын

The content of your channel appeals to me, and leaves me wishing to what you've done....living in a cabin built with my own hands!

@ccvifuntimes5987 2 жыл бұрын

I was at the scrap yard the other day and saw two 55 gal. drums of NEW 2X6 joist hangers for 50 cents/lb…. that’s 50 joist hangers for $4.50, and I thought, “man, I wish Dave could see this, what a deal”. Granted, we’re complete strangers, but you’re in my thoughts, as your videos have guided me along my own cabin build in the woods. Your faith and philosophy look impeccable from where I’m sitting. Thank you so much for putting all this out there. And living your words. Almost a million subscribers and still replying to some comments… what a humble spirit. God be with you.

@albapugh8837 2 жыл бұрын

So nice! Thanks for shearing so magical times! 👌💛💙💔🇻🇪

@christinemccarthy2197 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you guys, you've been missed, love the rain, now you have to sit on the porch and do nothing

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

right

@Indie5 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear your voice again & teaching .hello from north Fla 🌴 missed you guys & Daisy/Moose 🐕 🐶

@edmontonlivermoore4935 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate these videos. They take me away from the ruckus of the world. Thanks.

@stephaniesmith5974 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching us so many great outdoor skills! I also just bought ur wife’s book on Foraging and identifier of plants/greens/ etc. My boyfriend and I loved u on ALONE and enjoy ur videos on KZfaq. So ty!!

@thecrew777 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE that sound!!! Rain on a tin roof! Lovely. Thank you!

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

right on

@veronicakennedy6977 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dave, aahhhh it is Spring once more, thank you for this happy video. Ontario, Canada.

@FarawayPrepper 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m remodeling a cabin from the 1800’s on my remote piece of heaven by myself .. it’s hard for a 22 year old with NO experience in construction or anything like that. Not easy but I’m learning a lot. I’m starting a channel too. Take care my friend, greeting from the New England Region.

@novinnovations4026 Жыл бұрын

Whats the channel name gonna be? Would be interesting to see a younger person take on this lifestyle with little experience.

@Hongtham02204 2 жыл бұрын

ngôi nhà thiết kế giữa rừng thật hoang dã,ý tưởng độc đáo ,nhà gỗ ở đát nước tôi rất phổ biến.chúc bạn và người thân luôn vui vẻ,hạnh phúc trong cuộc sống.

@catherinehughes3740 Жыл бұрын

Look how big Moose has got😊 Thank you for yr great videos ❤

@luish8056 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see the cabin is holding up. Excited to see whats next.

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Brandonishome2024 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave I enjoyed the video thanks 💯🙏❤️

@jasonhickmann4344 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most peaceful place on KZfaq

@hdwoodshop Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and inspiring to do what you’re doing. I watched your build and summer video. You’re blessed to have the ability to do it. Thank you for sharing the videos. Well done.

@dubehigh 2 жыл бұрын

I still have my Dads Old Coleman camp stove he used it in 1956 and it still works today that’s when things were made by America.

@AloneinRemoteAlaska 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes doing nothing is just what you need to do! Love it! Nothing like a nice rain to relax too after some clean up! :-) Now all you need is a nice fire!

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

soon

@cillaloves2fish688 2 жыл бұрын

Always good to see your videos Dave! I like your style, you have a soothing voice that just puts you at ease... Thank you, and keep it up!

@lawrencesteger5574 2 жыл бұрын

First class video!!!! Enjoyed it! Keep up

@zozwings3149 2 жыл бұрын

Just went back and watched the building videos after you posted this. This is one of my favorite builds so far. Can’t wait for future builds.❤️

@taurussun2228 2 жыл бұрын

A KZfaqr that I watch recommended your channel and I've been binge watching since. Great work! Love your videos! 🔨🔨

@deborahmcsweeney1650 2 жыл бұрын

Have missed both you and Brooke! Thank you!

@dyingbreed7740 2 жыл бұрын

Summer here in the Arctic too. The ice is breaking up which means boat trips up river to camp. Can't wait! Cheers!

@billiehuskins8129 Жыл бұрын

You both earned this So happy for you

@Oregontrailblazin 2 жыл бұрын

So Awesome ! My friends (where i am @ the moment ) She has a Tin roof in her homestead cabin ,Up in Coastal Hills of Oregon .When the rain gets sideways , She has Very see-thru Showers set up curtains .Heavy Plastic and she added washers to the bottom of them with some glue and they do not blow around hung with circle like shower rings. and she never takes them down.She made tie ups out of rope and ties them back when not needed ..Now we are talking about Screen Panels to pull and or the plastic curtains.Stay Blessed !

@angelachristle2116 2 жыл бұрын

Another heavenly season! Thanks for sharing a snapshot!

@darlenegripshover6042 2 жыл бұрын

Been awhile. Awesome to hear from you.

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@JamieKrause86 2 жыл бұрын

It definitely is relaxing listening to the rain especially at your place miles from civilization

@jackirichard414 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty piece of property you have there! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@Bushradical 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@kimcrawford5247 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. Nice video! Between you and Brooke I’m almost livin’ the dream! 😂🤣😂. 🥰🥰

@rebelred1458 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I took the plunge in late February this year. We have been staying in our 35 year old 26' RV for 4 months now. After we bought our property with cash, set up our outhouse and small solar array, made two failed attempts at finding groundwater, blisters on top of blisters, heatstroke, being covered in wood ticks and mosquito bites constantly, and now having to find work because we're running low on funds... We have decided that it's time to admit to ourselves that we're not very good at this BUT it still beats the hell out of the work-a-day grind we came from. Overall we feel happier, healthier, we sleep better and we have a future worth building towards. My takeaway from this experience: Nothing is as advertised, Nothing is as easy as it sounds, and Murphy's Law is a very real thing. But also, every challenge rewards you with either success or in a lot of cases, hard lessons on what not to do. It's a beautiful, brutal, and satisfying life.