17 Years Living Off-Grid on a Self-Built Island Homestead - Built with Salvaged Materials

Shadow built this incredible floating island with salvaged and reclaimed materials. The island comprises a 2-story float home, a floating chicken coop, floating gardens, and even a floating compost shed! He's been living on the water for 17 years and working hard to protect the Widgeon Slough area in BC, Canada. He gathers wood from the river to use as firewood, he grows some of his own fresh food in barrel gardens, and he collects fresh water from a nearby spring. He filters his greywater on a floating raft with multiple plant and husk filtration layers, and he composts his food and human waste to ensure that nothing goes overboard.
You can follow Shadow on Instagram and KZbin here:
/ shadowsnowhereisland
/ @shadowsisland7900
Each part of the island is floating independently with its own off-grid solar panel to provide electricity. This way, if the island breaks apart during a storm, the power system won't be damaged.
Shadow uses a skiff to collect wood from the river and to get around his island. For longer journeys into town, he uses his kayak to get to the road, and from there, he uses a bicycle to get to town for supplies. He also has friends and family who help him with obtaining supplies.
Shadow says the main threats to the area are poachers, pollution, film crews, and the local government spraying pesticides to control invasive species and opening the area to be a park. The government has been trying to evict him for years, but he feels that his presence is needed to keep people accountable for the harm they're inflicting on this delicate ecosystem.
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[@ExploringAlternatives]

Please consider supporting Shadow's GoFundMe to improve his systems! Wildlife Protector off Grid Floating Island: gf.me/u/zajti6 Thank you all for the support you've shown Shadow since we shared his story! After being isolated for so long, it's been really heartwarming for him to hear kind words from like-minded people! Many of you suggested that he could improve his systems, so this is why he decided to launch a GoFundMe campaign. And while he prefers to live without money as much as possible, we personally think it's a good idea for him to have a little bit saved up in case of an emergency. Thank you for helping a fellow explorer with your kindness and with a donation if you're able

[@trista123abc]

Please say title of go fund me link no longer works

[@ExploringAlternatives]

@@trista123abc thank you for letting me know! Just updated the link and it’s called: Wildlife Protector Off Grid Floating Island :)

[@goodbyebluesky5770]

I am INCREDIBLY JEALOUS!!

[@slyfoxie55]

Wouldn't he be claiming welfare payment and have savings if he's not spending.

[@ElementalLove888]

Shadow is doing God’s work. I’m not a religious fanatic. I, too, do tarot cards and love nature. I’ve been feeling nature calling to me. The world needs many more people like you. I thank you Shadow for being so fearless in doing what u believe to be true. I hope to follow in your footsteps, by building and working a home dwelling for myself within nature

[@WiseJefe]

Nothing but respect for this man. Not only for living off the grid for 17 years but his purpose that he's given himself in life. As a guardian. Thank you good sir.

[@dertythegrower]

If only everyone had his knowledge... or cared like he does...

[@professorfukyu744]

@@dertythegrower no one would care.

[@halleluya9055]

@@dertythegrower You do your best in your situation. Every area is different. Every human is different

[@benjamin9120]

Literally a man-child

[@sarakleinhenn3652]

This man needs a woman just like him ❤

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

This dude built an island that he lives on, and he doesn't live for money. A+ bro, A+

[@MetalGearMk3]

Yea it takes balls of steel to live like this. it's not a easy life in many ways.

[@albertine2169]

I love that he wants to live as gently as possible on the earth. But he should be more honest, it is untrue to say he lives without money for who pays for his spectacles, his electronic equipment etc. I also saw lots of highly processed cereal in his kitchen and, speaking as a gardener, his 'crops' are no such thing.

[@geofab3281]

@@ivarrro No. He is lliving on a water with his personal properties. If he lives on a land, then that would be a real property. Thus, he would oblige to pay property taxes.

[@ahsanuddin2842]

@@albertine2169 he could have traded for it or exchanged it for work. Or his Friend's gave it to him.

[@albertine2169]

@@ahsanuddin2842 that is true but I felt he was saying he lived without money. And unfortunately, we live in a money economy ... I doubt he traded his spectacles or eye examination.

[@milliea.1515]

this man literally left civilization because he didn't vibe w it anymore, brought a bunch of chickens with him and built an entire ISLAND out of RECYCLED WOOD, continues to clean out the river, researches his environment, does tarot, cares for bats and birds, and literally just devotes his life to the vibes. i love him.

[@vordt4139]

Tarot is a huge minus lol

[@lemottien8040]

@@vordt4139 yeah i was like "wow not only he decided to do all of that but he also does actual science mad respect" and then he pulled out magic cards lol

[@bananakiwi8028]

@@lemottien8040 Cartomancy and tarot card reading is a part of many cultures. If you don't agree with them, simply refrain from judging them. Your "mad respect" means nothing if you're not going to uphold it over a culture that differs from yours.

[@zayzay2k695]

Fr

[@matthewwilson5019]

@@vordt4139 yeah same here

[@32natglizzyyyyyy44]

I’m impressed with how organized and clean it actually is on the inside as well as the outside

[@kluis5192]

He’s found his purpose and purpose in life, a way to live with little to no money, sustainable and responsible it’s incredible, such peace and purpose

[@lisaaslanis690]

... and good luck to him!

[@bartonb8982]

In the city they call these hobo camps and get torn down weekly.

[@ictviamfortruthgoogleisspa5886]

rright, my woman wants bigger house, better kitchen, better car,,,, and i need woman,,, as a man,,, and all of them the same

[@marcoman234]

It's peace for most men until a money spending woman come into most men life and then it's "Spend Spend" "I need I need"

[@sexiicutie18]

And he seems happy! A struggle of many in the Western World is trying to accomplish with buying things and consuming, he does just by salvaging and living simple.

[@curliefro]

🙏🏽 I pray for no-one to disturb this gentleman''s existence. He is truly living his life without harming anyone or anything

[@svetlanamorozova]

@@ivarrro he is paying his due by taking care of the environment around him, which the government does not take care about. Just think of how much of tax money it would have taken.

[@theL0VERS]

@@ivarrro he's found a way around it and no I'm not going to be salty or Petty towards someone who found out a way to live without paying property taxes.

[@theL0VERS]

@@ivarrro but I see you sir are very Petty and have said you were going to turn him in for failure to pay property taxes I don't know what it's your business but be careful poking your nose in places it doesn't belong because it will come back on you

[@ivarrro]

@@theL0VERS so everyone has to expect him? Ok

[@ivarrro]

@@theL0VERS it's not petty it's called reality

[@amandastoltz6886]

The peace this man radiates is insane. Wow thanks for sharing, so inspiring!

[@vel2118]

indeed very true! do you feel inspired to live a similar lifestyle as well? or are you a natural person in general?

[@ussweeneyd]

This story is wonderful. You nailed it when you referred to yourself as a “Guardian” of the environment. Your lifestyle defies the greed, jealousy and hypocrisy of todays populations. If only; more governments would recognize the value of protecting what was gifted us and did more to prevent the erosion of humanity. God bless you.

[@PJSpojken]

Kinda sad to hear him say on the end "The local goverment, have try to get rid of me for years.." A citizen that are collecting trash other humans throw in the nature, recycle every part he find and consume. The local goverment should give this man funds, to continue do what he is doing, and endorse other to do the same.

[@FingerboardJunkie]

yes but thats the thing about the government they are against you they want you to be their slave and not free because we arnt free at all usa the country of freedom yeah bs that right there is free not the world we live in and they do not want you to be free

[@Perdoct]

because hes not paying tax's. If they could tax the air you breath they would

[@supremepeace.]

Exactly

[@FingerboardJunkie]

@@Perdoct very true did not come into consideration im just fed up with this world the same way dude is

[@jeffrenman4146]

you said it … He should be praised.

[@landonhagan450]

This is easily one of the coolest things anyone has ever made. I love the efficiency of the layout, too. It’s so _satisfying_ how it all fits together.

[@arnethaearl8468]

Yesss

[@world-wide9136]

He is a very well organized person .. everything looks beautiful, clean and with a purpose. Congratulations to this man 👏👏👏 . Authorities leave him alone or pay him for his services to nature

[@janiswhite9817]

Shadow has done a wonderful job with materials he has utilized for his needs and purpose to protect the environment of the area. He's such a personable person as well as liking the solitude the river lifestyle gives him.

[@shansiddiqui4741]

This is guy is a beautiful man. He isn't bothering anyone, he is literally making the world a better place. If I knew where he was I would drop of more supplies that he can reuse

[@katiidontwanttoputmylastname]

In description :) Widgeon Slough in Bc, Canada

[@sheliafrench7857]

Me tooooooo

[@obvioustroll3736]

If I was in Canada I would too. I’d also make him a nice baked meal too just to thank him for all that he does for the planet.

[@katarinaachkar6955]

He has a go fund me above

[@rowenkylee5627]

You noticed the cannabis plants, didn't you? ;)

[@kahealanik6979]

His whole place is cleaner than a lot of homes I been in 😳. You just gained an admirer

[@beverleypalmer3657]

💯💯💪💪

[@sampsonsimpson9509]

Tell me I wasn't the only one expecting some Hoarder levels of disaster inside, but then when it showed everything I was like "oh damn, that's cozy af" lmao

[@katanyajason3316]

IKR? When I saw the tools all lined up. And even the frikkin' LOGS ! 😂

[@jshaw4757]

@@sampsonsimpson9509 Plenty off time to be inspired and make it nice..plus I bet there's a feeling off he wants to show everyone how good it could be doesn't have to be what people imagine

[@ravioli-bamboli]

@@sampsonsimpson9509 You’ve got to understand that off grid people are sick of living in a consumer society so why exactly would he be hoarding things he doesn’t need?

[@21stcenturyfoxy]

It’s to the worlds detriment that there aren’t more people like this guy. I have nothing but respect for him and the values he holds on to.

[@madknox4666]

We need more people like shadow, Hes an inspiration to the world and humankind alike!!

[@InnaVitamina777]

The fact that he spends so much time researching his environmental impact and focuses on enhancing vs depleting is amazing ! More people like this would be more of a balance with so many of us living and depleting our mother earth of all she has.

[@beamzsalt4252]

self-importance xD

[@annalisa14]

We need 6 billion LESS humans and 500 million guys like this to care for our planet 🌎 no more than 1.5 or 2 billion… jeeze, it’s hard to count to a million!

[@matthewwilson5019]

""mother nature'' is not real

[@notabannedaccount8362]

What we REALLY need is a world population of no more than 500 thousand!

[@last7509]

If a person can live in solitude off waste materials, that's really all the evidence to show that humanity is not doing it right.

[@azuaris]

I'm just impressed how clean and tidy he is. Everything is well organized.

[@HumanimalChannel]

Shadow, the modern day renaissance waterworld man! Impressive stuff I love that he has chickens on his island and grows fruit, has visiting insects, and saves animals, as well as being a custodian and warrior for the area. Fascinating person, he LIVES for a living... how people Used to be

[@Shinshinm]

He is like a Ghibli character. His unique house, his hobbies omg he is awesome

[@usmcmsgt5487]

That guy would be the last man standing in a zombie apocalypse

[@frankbrown4780]

Unless he's patient zero and the zombie outbreak is due to toxins from the environment.

[@charliedelta9501]

@@frankbrown4780., And the zombies don’t know how to swim 😊

[@frankbrown4780]

@@charliedelta9501 Nah, but they can just walk on the bottom of the lake.

[@charliedelta9501]

@@frankbrown4780., 😀 Thank you for the advice., It’s very appreciated to have a zombie connoisseur in YT.

[@luveablenightmare7412]

CHARLIE DELTA we call those “Drowned” in minecraft

[@Tadaisme101]

He literally set out to study how to save the environment and built an offgrid accomodation. Amazing

[@marieneu264]

I absolutely love this guy. Maybe he’s not the most normal or the coolest guy, but that’s what makes him so great. Please do another video with him or share where we can learn more about him!

[@lynettemarion5374]

Love his attitude of protecting his environment and being the guardian of his surroundings and the animals… Seems like a kind and compassionate man.

[@Jenny-tm3cm]

Give this man a million medals. “This is the bio lab” I love that. Keep doing good dude! You’ve inspired me to do similar!

[@georgiosladas3106]

Give this man the president chair of whole earth to give the planet a chance to live.

[@danielturner9832]

Why doesn't he harvest off the land? He would be like the wildlife he claims to protect and would also contribute less to waste products like plastics and cardboard.

[@mannyc4224]

@@danielturner9832 did you even watch the video?

[@brociopath3702]

“Give this man an award for surviving” umm wut

[@MK-rk4no]

Give this man a million medals and he will construct a new cooker

[@punkbastid973]

I love that he's minimized his need to use money. The whole idea is awesome but the no money thing is next level!! He's the epitome of a resource-based economy. This is a disease that needs to spread.

[@aishab9403]

Agreed!

[@qmawpxvecxydiwixytvieowizhehsi]

Yep. He's the real smarty head right here.

[@chadnuts]

The spread of disease will come from using human feces as soil. Everything else is pretty awesome though

[@ladyinred5447]

@@chadnuts he's not putting raw human waste into the soil. It's a composting toilet. It breaks stuff down to be able to be used safely. Don't you think that he would have experienced issues by now if it wasn't safe?

[@dominichawkes4611]

It’s only a resource based economy because he is relying on other people paying for materials. Loving the idea by the way but it would not work for the vast majority of people

[@evelync1504]

The rich don't have two heads rather the poor have no proper information to multiply their income. Investment is the key, it has always worked for me and it can still work for you if you have the right information.

[@robertzajac8234]

Good piece 👏

[@juanandrea9091]

Investing is a preliminary decision to be made for the future. If you see this and you don't have an investment, plan to have one, Advise you don't get much. We go to college, university to earn money, but they never teach.

[@valeriecastillo7799]

@Evelyn ..... what works for you ?

[@codysteck6445]

Reading about people grabbing multi-figures monthly as incomes in investments even in this crazy days in the market , any pointers on how to make substantial progress in earning ? would appreciate.🙏🙏

[@codysteck6445]

@@ulster3008 thank you, I'll contact him certainly.

[@michellethomas1707]

You are amazing . Thank you I hope people are listening ❤

[@silverfox8801]

The world would be a far better place if everyone was more like this dude.

[@razony]

I'm all in!

[@zayzaysmallz5692]

Vouch

[@pbj4142]

Then be like him.

[@suzannac.6057]

👍

[@mischellyann]

If everyone did this, there wouldn't be any of the materials he is using to make his home. He's building off the detritus of civilization. No civilization, no detritus.

[@raukawa4732]

He's literally a genius.

[@serene4675]

I know why, he is surrounded by nature, nature is intelligence. The reason i want also to live away from the city :D

[@debralaforest4281]

@karmadah Perhaps you spend more time in nature! It may help you understand him!

[@Memphis_ritz]

Don’t think you understand what literally means. No genius would ever believe in tarot cards

[@kideboss7427]

@Marie Marsee not sure why you think he’s a beggar but I’m sure he has very rare skill set and there are plenty of people that pay for his skills

[@donaldhall2037]

OMG...out of Thousands of Videos I have watched on Tiny house living, Boat House Living, Van Life living etc, You are living MY DREAM. This is Totally Amazing in all aspects.

[@MagicBusandUs]

He is a Earth Watcher! He’s AMAZING!! and we could all learn something from him. What he has done is far more monumental than most making millions… what he shares is by far worth the exchange of money. It’s all energy exchange. His energy is warm & positive. Thankyou for sharing.

[@thenettenettenette]

I’m in awe of this man. Amazing indeed. His way of life is simple and he is actually helping and protecting that area. The government should support him. He is not a burden to society.

[@davidk.courtneysr.5332]

The government is trying to get rid of him he said, he is enemy #1 to them why?....Because the government wants to control the masses........Right up to the mark of the beast spoken of in revelation in the Bible.

[@royalmcmorris1211]

@@davidk.courtneysr.5332 America is our fathers n mothers

[@DarkShroom]

it's always the conservative types who are intimidated by hippies and people who try to build alternative lifestyles.... cos they see it like a challange to their lifestyle, they can't just let others live the way they want to

[@davidk.courtneysr.5332]

@@royalmcmorris1211, Explain?..

[@lisaaslanis690]

Then he would no longer Own His Life!!

[@polarbear2014]

He’s so connected and protective of nature. EARTH ANGEL!! 💜

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Shadow is a gift to nature, to the animals in the area and the local government should focus on issues that actually need to be addressed and leave him to do his good deeds. Shadow, you are awesome. Thank you from a Coquitlam fan.

[@illusionisms]

I really envy your courage to forge out on your own. It must be wonderful to manage to live out your own terms. Also it helps that you have friends to come by to visit at times. I hope you do not find any hostile people who try to disturb your home. This world is filled with so much evil anymore. I wish you the very best and congratulate you on your determination. 🥰💫

[@judylett5090]

He learned how to entertain himself ..sounds like a whole separate world if peace he is a super hero

[@PatrickCavanaugh0420]

Looks like an awesome extended camping trip lol. I'm sure the weed he is growing helps to entertain him as well lmao. I'm sure the one plant shown in the video isn't his only plant being grown, also a possible source of his income. What little he needs to actually live.

[@lisaaslanis690]

Valid point Judy, Western people have way too much entertainment"on tap!"

[@Smarter44]

HE IS ALSO USING A HEAVY FILTER, to make this whole (fairly dirty) lifestyle look much more attractive than a refuse heap would normally really appear!!!!

[@gypsylove4291]

What a story. What a guy. Very interesting way to diversify and live free. We waste so many things that are useful. My question ❓ is who does he talk to when he smokes his herbal? Have long talks with the Universe I guess 😂

[@halleluya9055]

@@Smarter44 No, he is living clean. Read the labels on your products. Look at your trash bags. Etc. What filter? He is showing his waste system

[@skysurfer]

I love that argument, if the local government wants him to leave, all they have to do is step up and become good stewards of the land. 17 years later....still waiting.

[@kaycem3711]

Facts 💯 the government obviously don't wanna step up and protect it. But they just gotta control absolutely everything anymore.

[@royramey5659]

You don,t want government involvement, they will not be good stewards of the land and they will kick him out.

[@Eric-469]

💯

[@Eric-469]

@Miss Take the USA doesn't claim rainwater either.....

[@jennyanimal9046]

I'm so sick of government. Power hungry goons..

[@user-bn8vz5wz7n]

Incredible and a valuable lesson in SO many ways. This man is YEARS ahead of where the rest of the world should BE!

[@greeranelson]

I love this story! More like this please! I’m so glad Shadow is living a life that’s perfect for him.

[@yak1572]

He literally isn’t hurting anybody.. pleas leave him be..

[@alexapexgod4643]

Nobody is hurting him tho

[@anthonymagana9237]

@@alexapexgod4643 Guy just said the local the gov was trying to run him off that land for years.

[@natashabegley1346]

@@anthonymagana9237 Because it's their land lol

[@Lex-Rex]

@@natashabegley1346 Federal government does not own land -- we do.

[@weekendnomad5038]

Sad that this has to be said .. they always track these ppl down and fine them make them leave

[@personaverygrata2588]

he's actually doing something of revolutionary nature, without spreading its theoretical substance all over people's faces on twitter I respect him

[@reeciebehere]

You say as you watch him on KZbin 🥴🥴🥴

[@MotherErth1]

What the commentor meant is that he is ACTUALLY doing something impactful. Not just resharing post or videos and calling yourself an activist.

[@Mk101T]

@@MotherErth1 I think what is lost on you ... is that the commenter used this opportunity of complementing & positivity towards the man in the video. As a vehicle to stick a turd of negativity on ... ergo no real compliment at all . So what would that kind of person be called ? ... since it can't really count as activism .

[@MotherErth1]

@@Mk101T my comment was in response to those critiquing or just bringing up the fact that the man in video has social media as if that means anything. I dont see the man in video as an activist at all. I see him as the real deal resistance. A protector and guardian of our natural environment.

[@Mk101T]

@@MotherErth1 People were critiquing vlad quetes , the original commenter of this thread . Not the guy the video is about. Which my question to you was ... what do you call his type ? Which is someone using the positives in the video as a means to spread negatives or axe grinding.

[@theoracleroom]

So much respect for this man! He truly is a guardian and a shaman… 🙏🏼✨❤️

[@noahboat580]

What a nice guy, devoting his life to other life and sustainability and reusing and utilizing what you have. What he's made looks great for 17 years

[@skuterixas91]

this is what a real enviromentalist looks like, really cool guy

[@Cinabanina]

He’s an incredible human being and we can all learn a lot from him.

[@malibudolphin3109]

That human being is a man It's okay to state obvious facts

[@hrdemaio]

@@malibudolphin3109 hes also a human being. Its not that deep, my man. 👍 She also used the word "him."

[@leonhughes9014]

...and the shaman part...

[@davechristian7543]

@@josefsmonkin9721 why would u have to be rich DID U NOT LEARN ANYTHING MATE..

[@winowash]

this is absolutely incredible. all the effort and care that went into his space is evident.

[@Buxtohn]

This is so cool!!! I love seeing people doing things differently. May he continue to build and prosper as he wishes. Thank you for spotlighting this!

[@ShEpArd489]

Anyone else notice his pot plants? What an interesting guy. He's just out there clean living off the land, taking care of his environment by day, getting stoned and reading tarot cards by night.

[@hoopitydoopity]

getting stoned...?

[@youngesko0556]

Yeah when he goes to town he pedals in on a bike to pedal weed to the local kids in town. He's a off the grid weed dealer... 😂

[@koolman638]

@@hoopitydoopity smoking marijuana 8:00 and 6:45 you can see the plants

[@raymondnovak1199]

Yes bro on the boat

[@InVinoVeratas]

@@hoopitydoopity in case you’re not Canadian, Cannabis is legal here.

[@colleenkirkpatrick5379]

This guy is a genius, a master, a good role model and truly interesting and inspiring! My hero!

[@shawnstephens6795]

It appears that he is single.

[@PumpedSmartass]

Nothing like that, just a useful loner who obsessed with nature. Unique dude thats for sure

[@bigbootybryana]

Yeah if this guy had a wife and children and would really be hard for him to live like this having to travel almost an hour to get clean drinking water is an inconvenience and what about weather a bad tornado or hurricane comes through there and is his whole project is destroyed

[@sassyfras4085]

Except his tarot cards, lol

[@raheppe]

Genius? Based on what? Everything here can be found online and if there's will then there's a way. But genius? That gets thrown around way too much, nothing struck me as genius level.

[@batchimegdamdindorj8557]

These people inspire me!! City life too is draining my soul I feel like this way of life was meant for us all along. I’m tired of shopping malls and endless consumption.

[@celiaty5814]

👍 This young man has a lot to teach about living in a way to help the planet. He is not promoting anything but being aware of our earth, living a life that matches his words. If we each would do our part, the world will hopefully begin to heal. Thanks to a young man who lives what he preaches and teaches. 😊😊😊😊

[@harisubramanian3793]

This man is living, we're merely surviving.

[@shindrithargriethrat8408]

Nah... notice there is no woman anywhere in the picture.

[@suna7511]

@@shindrithargriethrat8408 damn i didnt know i needed women in pictures to show im living my best life. Il try to buy them off walmart so i can start living like you presumebly.

[@shindrithargriethrat8408]

@@suna7511 For a real man, life without poon is no life at all.

[@dapro2524]

@@shindrithargriethrat8408 coomer moment coomer moment

[@livelearn8872]

@@shindrithargriethrat8408 He did say he has a female "friend" he sees once a week.😏

[@zoeybella234]

He's ahead of the curve, smart guy and an important outlier in this cyber society.

[@michaelbmw1931]

Cyber - society... Good POINT.

[@davidbooher5559]

Slave society

[@jaysonovo4778]

Yup. Slave society. It's not Eben legal to live like this man. What a shame. I want to live like him too, but property taxes force us to live "in grid" in the sense that we need to work a 9-5 to make income to pay the tax man. If it weren't for property tax, we could live much more fruitful lives... At least for those of us who want this kind of lifestyle, and prefer the natural freedom over the daily grind in the city and suburb life.

[@terfradfem3723]

@@jaysonovo4778 100%

[@teetalksthereal]

No this is actually how the Indigenous people lived before colonization of the world.

[@adammanneh4692]

Every once in a while i find myself returning to this video, it's so cool to see this mans way of life! I wonder how he's doing these days.

[@ZoeyZee]

This is an exquisite experience. What an incredible human being. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@omahacheeks764]

I am surprised at how clean his living space is. Everything is very well kept.

[@Autumn-Rain]

I’m surprised too

[@jimmieleepatterson]

Probably because he had a camera crew coming to visit

[@kaylamarie2703]

What is wrong with you guys...why is it surprising? Way to be judgmental. Narrow minds don't understand that living off grid can be done just as well, if not better than a house in the suburbs. Smh...please expand your mind and empathy.

[@dudie812]

I thought it was also pretty. Wish we could have had a full tour.

[@narajuna]

Oho sounds like a celibate expectation, down ones or hoarders be messy, but a guy with vision and goal?

[@BitKorn-mt8nz]

I noticed he’s cultivating some nice herbs

[@Onlinesully]

It's amazing too just how much stuff can be grown in a few barrels

[@missmyoldhandle24]

I think you're talking about "herb" ;)

[@Onlinesully]

24 well that too. a lot of different stuff being grown by this guy.

[@DaveL0120]

Yup on the roof of the big boat! 🍁

[@hellbilly739]

The ganga 👍

[@garolopez887]

Mad respect for this bloke , cares so deeply for our fragile environment !

[@nancyhalley79]

You are awesome Shadow. Thank you for being a guardian of the natural world.

[@RamadaArtist]

He needs to start an apprenticeship/fellowship program, or just literally teach classes, because people need to be able to see and learn that this kind of thing actually works.

[@carolina_grace5721]

Yup. My first thought was ... I wonder of he'd let me come learn first hand how to do all that lol

[@MrHarmca]

What a great idea..

[@CheqMaSwag]

That would be an amazing idea, help the future generations learn about sustainability and agriculture! And he'd be able to make some money to use when he's back on land

[@SleepyMatt-zzz]

Seems like all he did was read books. If you want to learn anything, consider visiting your local library. People think that you NEED someone else to be physically present to teach you when we have centuries of human knowledge at our fingertips. The hard part is learning where to find your information, which does take practice.

[@MrHarmca]

@@SleepyMatt-zzz well said.. the good old library is a wonderful place to go and learn..

[@sunnybunny333]

People should be paying him to teach others and guide them to do similar projects. Some of us want to do this- and don’t have the ability to build on this level. Kudos to you! Thanks for saving the animals🥰

[@garethbaus5471]

This seems like the type of project where you can learn as you go.

[@phoenix_rising_15merp30]

There are plenty of videos and books over living off grid, you just gotta want it. It's not easy but it pays off in the end

[@jonm8513]

@@garethbaus5471 The concern is that a project like this, with a mediocre core component or other error could be catastrophic. If you go very slow, you can learn from your errors, but a better approach would be to give everyone some fundamental skills in trades, independence, and self-sufficiency.

[@revdupartist9386]

@Shoshin Research when I do it, is for learning, is for the joy of discovery, & hopefully, to open my eyes even just bit more to Life. This can be accomplished a number of ways. How I understood what you're saying here. If I were to read something - from the internet, books, magazines, etc. - someone wrote is 'valid'. However, if I were to listen to the writer give that same material is 'not valid'... If the point is learning

[@revdupartist9386]

@Rev'dUpArtist @ Shoshon Sorry accidentally hit the go button... Perhaps I should say is...For you is the point of research to learn? And I will leave the meaning of 'learn' open. I do know some use research to prove their point. Others used it to prove others wrong. I think it could be amazing if this gentleman gave talks on what he has learned in the last 17 years about conservation, upcycling, the habitat he lives in, why he thinks the local Gov't wants him out. I would be surprised if he would even thought about charging for that.

[@WolfTalkings]

I do not have anything else to say other than good job and I am glad there are people like him to be supportive of the environment. I almost shed a tear with this mans creativity and ingenuity and knowledge. I mean I am astonished and that is the first time ever using that word to describe what he is doing. People should be more aware and shouldn't turn everything into so called modern place. We do need nature and he just exemplifies greatness and I was not bored one bit. I learned alot today

[@Lee-mmg]

Living the life he wants. Wish more of us would do that. We'd have a lot happier bunch of folks! God Bless you sir! You take very good care of your home and surroundings.

[@MR_GOOD_LIFE]

His weed plant is doing great

[@ragemodels]

God bless Canada for LEGALIZing marijuana all over the county !!💚🌿💚

[@brendah4773]

Hell yeah! ❤️

[@sensualshroom]

Yasss...🌿🌲♻️💚

[@Laggy200ms]

Yes 👍 I thought I was the only one that saw that mother tree on the boat.

[@LovelyHerbanRenewal]

I thought I saw two perhaps, but yes the cannabis looked like it was thriving to me too. 😊

[@malypavel25]

I love how when he says he doesn’t like the concept of money, he doesn’t force that on others and cares the mention that!!! ❤️

[@michelleanne6500]

doesn't like the concept of money, but he has a go fund me page

[@AbuWilly.]

@@michelleanne6500 lmao 🤣 💀

[@thisjustin7492]

He doesn’t like having to earn his money.

[@halleluya9055]

@@thisjustin7492 He is not blocking the influx of money.

[@dirtroad4229]

Lol careful, he's a Shamen

[@D-Fens_1632]

Very impressive, sir. I just love it when creativity and resourcefulness meet to make anything look possible.

[@vanessamanalo5147]

What an amazingly creative guy! he has the right approach to life.

[@bsmoove2654]

He literally built his own home with limited resources. Much respect to Shadow

[@khonkhosilelihle7414]

True ey.

[@Supersquigi]

no offense but he made almost all of it out of trash, OR bought it, OR had it given to him. The tools, the BOAT?? and lots of his other things were crafted for him.

[@waltoopoyndeaux4199]

It is beautiful that he sees his role as that of a guardian. He comes across as being not only at peace with himself and with his way of life - but full of joy and enjoyment. I wish him well.

[@lettyyaknow3378]

What a beautiful way to live so peaceful!

[@normagardiner6989]

You are brilliant this kind of living will be many families' future. Enjoy and live in peace😍

[@cjrogers1524]

Bro dude is literally a saint does all of these things to help the environment and preserve his local wildlife and the government want him gone just because he can take care of himself and ain't paying taxes

[@annamiaugenau5393]

When he hit me with that "I'm not going to be complicit"... I felt that.

[@hammertents5307]

Because it is a truth. We are lied to daily. When you here or see a truth it awakens your soul.

[@sweb3590]

Anna Miaugenau that is exactly what I thought when he said that.

[@user-cl6uj5bn2f]

What a beautiful simple soul, I envy people that can live like this

[@gloriaandrea2539]

I’m impressed!! Awesome the way he lives his life!❤️

[@Ryxbar]

Shadow's whole life is driven by his passion. We should all be so lucky.

[@professorfukyu744]

Fair warning: you will receive push back and will be told you're crazy regularly. Funny thing is I've watched "you're crazy" change meaning over time. These days its said with an almost jealous tone.

[@ynech]

Perfect unity with nature.

[@anikastarseed]

Good place to go weed n mushrooms n do yoga no malls cars buildings just u n nature

[@clevelandgreg1027]

with the junkyard*

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

Its not perfect. Its basically a shanty on water. Maybe if this catches on, Skid row will move to the rivers.

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

@K Tipnis Squatting on a river. Could you imagine if everyone did this? It would be terrible.

[@revokdaryl1]

@@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 Hahahaha!!!

[@anne-mariemoore]

Wow wow wow! Love it ❤️ so organised and tidy in the house. Love it! Wish I could live in this way. Much love to you! 🙏

[@Jonathan-di1mv]

This dude right here... I've got no words. WOW

[@richarddupree2924]

I want to get him a filtering system.. you can make them for cheap with buckets and a few other pieces you can order from Amazon. He deserves it. He is doing his job with no expectations other then to do his best... Simplicity at its finest... MAY GOD BLESS YOU MR. SHADOW AND WE SEND YOU GREAT ENERGY AMD PROTECTION.. AMEN

[@angelsuniverse6021]

Or a berky

[@garethbaus5471]

@@angelsuniverse6021 or a lifestraw, or a Sawyer mini. berky is overpriced.

[@ESUTERURE]

This dude is an inspiration and a genius. He made his own island. He has everything he needs.

[@ibetatestedyourmother]

Hes a squatter on land that isn't his...

[@stevehorspool2969]

He doesn't seem to have a woman on that floating lonely island. Then again, depending on your outlook that could be a good thing for him. 😆

[@Sektor826]

@@ibetatestedyourmother Aren't you just a ray of sunshine.

[@latinmusicupdate2678]

This is how I want to live! Off grid, depending only on natural sources (sun, rain, wind, growing our own food!!!) you are a genius sir! And one day I want to do this same 👏😊

[@kathrynsmith3460]

You are a true eco-warrior. Just amazing. Blessed Be, Shadow.

[@joanneforrest1830]

There is nothing not to like about this home. What an amazing island he has built himself with thought and functionality in every part. I love it.

[@Onlinesully]

Takes a lot of skill right

[@MotoAtheist]

You'd change your mind real quick if you tried to live there.

[@joanneforrest1830]

@@MotoAtheist oh, because you know me so well!

[@emilygrace1960]

I have a feeling this guy is more of a genius than one would initially assume upon first impressions. Wow.

[@klarkmartinez1124]

surely he is.

[@reginasamilpa44]

Exactly.

[@missmeadowjewelry6216]

So glad he found what works for him. I would love to visit

[@Tiki_Media]

A shadow that brings light. Very inspirational. Thank you for making this video!

[@macloveemail]

“I’m Shadow living on Nowhere Island”.

[@InVinoVeratas]

Sonic the hedgehog’s fellow hedgehog, Shadow

[@MagnificentStarr]

Best thing I heard all day ❤

[@karbythekirby_yt]

I love how he even cares about the bats and incorporates some benefits in for them, too.

[@Cissablack708]

Bats are amazing beautiful creatures that are an important and valuable part of our ecosystem and have suffered eternally from bad PR and the ignorance of man. They should be loved and cherished as much as any other child of nature.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

They're good against mosquitoes.

[@createdbeing302]

@@Cissablack708 "as much as any other child of nature" No. This is what we call, the perversion of society.

[@lesliecruguet4136]

What a beautiful gentle soul.

[@colinmcdougall1108]

I’m super impressed with this guy and the lifestyle it’s absolutely brilliant,well done brother

[@FNBRENT]

THIS DUDE SHOULD START A KZbin CHANNEL HE'S INTELIGENT IM SURE HE COULD TEACH PPL ALOT ABOUT THE ENVIORNMENT

[@StephaniePeganTrynaKillMe]

Definitely

[@highserenity49]

@@StephaniePeganTrynaKillMe They gave you a link to his channels where you can follow him TEACHING....Did either one of you even watch THIS video where HE IS SHARING/TEACHING......

[@delicious_seabass]

Did you miss the point where he said he's completely off-grid? How is he going to upload anything you KZbin... lol

[@callenafelder9877]

A lot.... not alot....lol

[@callenafelder9877]

A lot....not alot. 😆

[@Tongys]

This man got bored of minecraft survival so he decided to try the real thing

[@Le-ft3pv]

Rather raft :)

[@Yfrith]

@@Le-ft3pv the devs should take notes from him

[@vel2118]

this is the point when u realize that videogames are such a waste of time

[@vel2118]

@@PostalDude97 making them not but plaIng them for a long time is ... I love videogames myself but would rather love that time freezes when I play them cause I mostly love jrpgs and unfortunately they’re very time consuming

[@pj7371]

@@PostalDude97 It's art for the developers who make them. Its a drug for the people who consume them.

[@englishguy1985]

This guy is amazing, thanks for sharing Brother. What a dream life you have made.

[@khalidhussain8584]

His well organised, keeps everything neat and tidy. Good luck to him!

[@chillcopyrightfreemusic]

I used to have the same floppy hemp hat about 20 years ago. Loved that thing. This dude is awesome!

[@Pressplay_Media_EU]

I guess hippys still exist to this day. much less crazy and political though lol

[@OYME13]

That might actually be your old hat

[@samanthagomez7074]

Wow nice

[@MrTjek]

looks like hes growing a new one @8.06

[@samanthagomez7074]

@@MrTjek Wow really

[@mommafoxxdiaries6509]

Literally made nothing into something ..Filled with so much outward passion you can put him anywhere and he’d thrive..this is very inspiring 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MoveWithPuropse]

Truly amazing this guy is living the right way

[@ClownBiden]

Yeah that 120 thousand dollar boat is nothing

[@Aderin.]

I don't know man, this guy can literally afford a yacht

[@napeekapunpimtongnara9111]

I have to admit that your house is in a very pleasant environment with no distractions. It is full of charm of living and you should also preserve the wonderful environment. I noticed that it was clean water without waste. This could be a source of inspiration for many people in one place.