30 Days Solo Bushcraft in the Northern Wilderness / Best Summer Projects

My most interesting summer bushcraft projects at my off-grid log cabin camp in Karelia.
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The Clamper: • The Clamper | Old Tool...
Turning a Tree into Perfect Boards: • Two Chainsaw Secrets |...
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Friends, for your convenience I assembled a chronologically arranged list of videos about my efforts in establishing this log cabin camp in the off-grid remote location of Karelia (All Seasons):
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01 episode - • Fire-Carved Log Furniture ​​ (1 season) 2014
02 episode - • Fire Log Furniture ... ​​ (1 season) 2014
03 episode - ​ • Запруда на ручье - рук... ​ (1 season) 2014 (not translated)
1 episode - ​​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​​ (2 season) 2015
2 episode - ​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​​ (2 season) 2015
3 episode -​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​ (3 season) 2016
4 episode -​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​​​ (3 season) 2016
5 episode - ​ • 30 Days Solo Bushcraft... ​​ (4 season) 2017
6 episode - ​ • Bear-proofing My Log C... ​​ (4 season) 2017
7 episode - ​ • 21 Days Alone in the N... ​​ (5 season) 2018
8 episode - • Top 5 Bushcraft Projec... ​​ (6 season) 2019
9 episode - ​ • Making a Topsy-Turvy W... ​​ (6 season) 2019
10 episode- ​ • DIY Tools, Outdoor Wor... ​​ (6 season) 2019
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My Patreon page: ​ / advoko​​
#logcabin #bushcraft #offgrid #survival

[@Advoko]

One of this video's goals is to get your advice for what videos you would like me to make first. I have more than 20 projects that were filmed but are still awaiting to be edited and published. I know I won't have time to publish them all, which is why your opinion will help me to prioritize my efforts. ------------------------------- The Clamper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4PGaI16h8iaqLM Turning a Tree into Perfect Boards: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqLdZ2d7gdCrmqM -------------------------------- Friends, for your convenience I assembled a chronologically arranged list of videos about my efforts in establishing this log cabin camp in the off-grid remote location of Karelia (All Seasons): 01 episode - @ (1 season) 2014 02 episode - @ (1 season) 2014 03 episode - ​@ (1 season) 2014 (not translated) 1 episode - ​​@ (2 season) 2015 2 episode - ​@ (2 season) 2015 3 episode -​@ (3 season) 2016 4 episode -​@ (3 season) 2016 5 episode - ​@ (4 season) 2017 6 episode - ​@ (4 season) 2017 7 episode - ​@ (5 season) 2018 8 episode - @ (6 season) 2019 9 episode - ​@ (6 season) 2019 10 episode- ​@ (6 season) 2019 -------------------------------- My Patreon page: ​@t​

[@gokartmaster123]

Deffinetly the wood stove first and kayak. Was having a boring day on this cold sunday in America. Awesome to see an upload I couldn’t click faster lol

[@bunyipdan]

I enjoy all your videos happy to take them as they come. One or two thoughts on how you might have created the round portal in the cabin.....drill a center pivot hole through logs, then use a custom compass attachment (pivot rod, parallel to chainsaw bar) clamped or bolted to the chainsaw bar. Arranged so the saw is spun around using thin plunge cuts stacked radiating from the center pivot (not going deeper than halfway and repeated on from other side), then the thin biscuits broken away, after the bulk of material removed a final light finishing pass rotating the saw around the pivot at half depth log diameter.......well......that might be how I would tackle such a problem with the tools you have at hand (hope that made sense) . Cheers keep up the great work

[@zefftrus9825]

Can you make a wire clamper and bottle cutter and send me a set of them

[@rrbernhardt5810]

I'd appreciate learning how to dry lumber without the boards cracking.

[@gillins999]

I'd love to see the phone tower!

[@thinkforyourself7262]

YOU THUMBS DOWNERS ARE JUST JEALOUS PEOPLE. THIS GUY IS ONE OF A KIND.

[@lexidelacor7563]

The people who thumbs this man down are not real people. Or they're lazy stupid people who just watch TV and do nothing else. Sheep

[@shaunmcnutt434]

This man is a class act

[@williamrinehart5337]

I've been trying to be more charitable in my thoughts and so I am going to assume the thumbs down are just from people who are not interested in this subject, or find it irrelevant to their lives, rather than people who are actively hateful.

[@newq]

A lot of people watch videos on touchscreens. Super easy to accidentally slide a finger past the thumbs down button that way.

[@trainerd1]

Just common trolls to get a rise. Ignore

[@Jim-cj7ee]

I’ve been suffering from a mental illness for a long time and have lost interest in doing activity’s I enjoy such as hiking, fishing and biking. I just came here to let you know that you and your videos have motivated me to get up and start doing the things I love again, Thank you ❤️ Edit: Thanks for all the likes and comments! It makes me feel better knowing that people actually care and are supportive ☺️❤️ I’m doing so much better now and I hope you all are too! Stay safe and don’t forget to wash your hands!

[@Advoko]

It is good to hear my videos have a healing effect, really...

[@ahorseman4ever1]

After a quarter century in the fire service and as an emergency medical technician I too suffered from PTSD. A mental injury! Creating momentum and making videos has been one of the most healing things to help me out. Your videos are an inspiration. I completely agree with this person.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

@Tacos I completely understand. Depression has affected me that way. I believe there's recovery from mental illness; I'm living proof! Fortunately, we live in an age where medication, counseling and a variety of treatments and approaches are available. And slowly but surely, the stigma and misconceptions are being changed by science and information. Bless you in your journey! Enjoy every minute!👍☺

[@jackwyatt1218]

Praise Jah!

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

Great.

[@A-A-RON918]

The bushcraft vise with the airbag pump is genius!

[@piotrjasiulewicz7984]

Holy shit man. You seem to be able to build an entire city in the wilderness. The resourcefulness of Russians is amazing!

[@user-ns5hq7kp9t]

your projects makes other brushcraft vloger looks like boy scouts.

[@zachall101]

Compared to this guy they probably are 😆😆

[@teslapc]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Max is level 1000

[@bbsaid218]

Girl scouts 🤭

[@petertomas3665]

@a a Welcome to 2020 :)

[@bobbyduke777]

hey hey now don't be dissin the boyscouts

[@jaylucky5555]

Replanted trees lost in storm , love this man.....

[@bgilchrist228]

Trees have been replanting themselves for thousands of years.

[@panchovilla6591]

Bruce G who told you that Al gore ? lol

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

@@bgilchrist228 True enough. But the success rate from seed to seedling to tree is higher when done in a controlled and protected set-up. That’s why commercial forestry replant rather than wait for Mother Nature to do her thing.

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

@@bgilchrist228 But this way you get to choose which ones your children will have around. You can make tea from pine needles but roasted chestnuts seems like a better deal to me.

[@mmoser9483]

@@bgilchrist228 lol, yes, but not always where you want them.

[@intas08]

I think you are the ancestor of the real Russians that survived by miracle ... Way to go Real Man !!!

[@oldguy7144]

You ask for your viewers opinions? We should be asking YOUR opinion. Fantastic videos!

[@Ididathing]

Beautiful! I need to go build my own secret cabin!

[@carrolloutdoors4764]

Hey! I know that guy!

[@sixeros4435]

I see you everywhere now O.o

[@themiddleman9376]

Next video: Do Russian bears enjoy smooth Jazz?

[@danieljamesryan9266]

Straya mate, g'day from the Blue Mountains! Much love to both you legends!

[@theguy4985]

@@danieljamesryan9266 yeah mate wanna go chuck a shoey?

[@MangySquirrel]

Porthole - on the wall, I would put a straight stick into the centrepoint of the window sticking out, the top of which is level with the wood beam, then attach a string to draw out the arc of the window. The pencil would have to slide in and out of the loop to account for the rise and fall of the curving surface of the logs. Once that is marked out, I would use a curved chisel to start carving it out on the inner edge of the pencil line. I think a curved chisel, alternating with a straight wide chisel would do the trick.

[@Advoko]

Thanks for the feedback. I only used a chainsaw, I will soon show how I made it..))

[@Propsman416]

@@Advoko I don't know if you've answered this question yet, but I would have found the centre of the window on the wall and made a compass to draw the circle that described the cut. The "pin" side of the compass could be segmented so as to be collapsible, while the marker at the end of the radius would maintain the proper angle and distance to keep drawing the desired circle as the compass pin moved deeper into the cut. That is, the compass would not only draw a circle in a straight plane, but would be able to draw this circle on a plane that slid toward the wall as the cut progressed. This could be as simple as having the pin be a spike that was driven deeper and deeper into the wall as the cut progressed, but maybe it would be better to have the spike pass through segments of a tube that were each, say, 1cm long, so that the circle and cuts would be more predictably progressive and more accurate. At a certain point the compass would have to be moved to the interior side of the wall, using the same centre hole.

[@jennodine]

You are a joy to listen to and watch.

[@dominicdelprincipe2583]

You ask for advice... I don't think you need advice. Wonderful work.

[@miasantiago4583]

Quite delightful to hear the words, "I'll teach you plant trees, so you can make money with it." in Russian accent.

[@travisj.1938]

This guy is my hero, wish I had a creative brain like that.

[@travisj.1938]

@Antoni Bertolacci lol, I know those pesky lil bastards. Pray you never step on one in the middle of the night when your looking for the bathroom. Has taken out many of father.

[@Make_Boxing_Great_Again]

Climbed that tree like a champ!

[@jonathongrinols283]

Thank you Advoko. Watching your videos has given me peace while living in the city during these chaotic times.

[@Advoko]

Jonathan, glad to hear that!

[@damncat2793]

Damn 10 of this man could make an entire town

[@saeedandalusi7579]

Genuine genius 👍 Who needs society with skills like that ?

[@TxBlue454]

Builds an awesome log cabin amongst other amazing tools by hand and proceeds to say, “I’m not a professional builder”. You sir, are an amazing craftsman and engineer.

[@Advoko]

John, thank you!

[@clintstudt3796]

Man is a workhorse! Talented as well, great English,

[@DesertFoxz]

I imagine Peter the Great would love this video. Definitely something to have been done during the great embassy!

[@sagamoreboy]

I`ve never seen someone aside from Dick Proenneke accomplish what you have alone with skill and ingenuity in the wild. Truly incredible work sir.!!!

[@Advoko]

Wow, what a flattering comparison! Thank you

[@kazmtablet2146]

Check out Shaun James on his channel, 'My Self Reliance'

[@shirleyanderson8441]

@@kazmtablet2146 Shawn is a man-man and bonkers about his wife. Advoko is new to me. Really enjoying this.

[@DustyC75080]

They’re very different, but similar approaches. Appreciate them both, and would love to see them come up with a joint-project (perhaps to help those in need, etc.?).

[@user-rr1zh2cz1z]

In Russia, rubbing the male population has these skills. You even surprised the author with your comment ))

[@DianneRB]

This man is an absolute genius

[@matthewbair1264]

You're my hero. You should be president of the World. Thanks from the USA!

[@Bogdan_professor]

Смотримсблагодарностью👍💪

[@Advoko]

Spasibo!

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

As usual with every video I watch my only wish is to join you my friend in the wild. Best wishes from South Africa.

[@tsbda]

Get a room lol

[@bigyellowplumes]

My friend, your videos bring lots of happiness. 🍻

[@davidsuh6170]

What a brave tree climber you are!

[@rhor2743]

Very cool.. I very much enjoy watching your videos you are a very creative Man thank you for sharing your unique videos and creations👏. Be safe out there CHEERS🍻🗿👀

[@drholidayinn5810]

Why is it so hard to find youtubers that respect nature? Great work, man

[@bergssprangare]

That door is obviously bear safe...Great job..Impressive as hell

[@Nick-tv5pu]

What a wholesome guy

[@chamex8806]

Youre much much much better than wannabe and environmentalist pretenders. Keep up the good work man you make the world a better place man👍👍👍

[@geoffsimonsen5563]

The best thing on the internet.

[@wendellreich766]

While building a cabin, planting trees, and making this kayak, I weaved all my own clothes from tiny strips of tree bark.

[@PleaseDontCry2]

The hole for the window was done during the the construction process and then rolled the logs in place with two half moon notches just like the ends you used to fit. Thats my thought. Love the videos. God bless 🙏

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Very good work, well presented video as well. Thank you. Best wishes from England

[@Advoko]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@franklotion8]

Youve got balls of solid steel my friend!.. Standing on top of that pine tree..!perfect video and superb content on your channel..much respect😎

[@MrLoverboy29]

I think the watch tower would be a great idea for a video series

[@steviebuilds1715]

He just keeps going, that climb was insane.

[@tommylandrix6070]

The tree climbing at the end made my jaw drop.... I'd only expect that from a Russian. xD

[@Advoko]

))

[@zmai7772]

7:33 Regrowing Trees, nice, job well done.

[@robynchristine6017]

Bush furniture sounds very interesting to me.... albeit I did find Your log cabin and chainsaw vids extremely interesting, being a girl, don't think I could do it on my own, lifting heavy cut boards and sods onto a roof :) I have made the odd, and very sturdy, tripod bush side table, and just recently had a tree felled, and got the fella to cut me a table top round from it... Have just recently bought myself a chainsaw too!!! So Your chainsaw video was most informative and helpful... So facinated by all Your videos, ever so grateful to You Max (and Your parents :) ) I think the vid I was most surprised over, and will make, was Your bee bottle vid... LOVED IT!!! Have kept an Australian 'native bee' hive for the last now... they live in one of those orange roadworks witches hat... and are quite happy and produce very good honey.... not as thick as the normal honey bee's honey, but none the less tasty... I think another good topic, would be different styled frameworks for growing food... and covering with 'flyscreen'... for protection from insects, grasshoppers and rodents... am in the proccess now, but I am using plumbers piping (15mm) and connectors, with a brick perimeter base, and cover the whole thing with flyscreen... Much love and gratitude from Australia... P.S. ThankYou.... for planting all those beautiful tree's... I love tree's.... my most recent tree I have planted was a macadamia nut tree... and have sprouted 20 lychee tree seeds, which I will care for and plant when big enough...

[@No-jb6fy]

You're an amazing human being. Unreal world.

[@jackiwannapaint3042]

there are amazing dudes vlogging out there in youtube land but Advoko goes to the top

[@mattfinchdesign]

Excellent as always! A birch bark kayak would be a fun thing to make. Love the cabin especially the sod roof.

[@jayashreeseethapathy720]

sir you are stronger than the logs and your thoughts are higher than the forest trees👍👏great job 💪

[@romansale2697]

What i liked the most was that you planted those trees

[@e.lectricity6396]

Thank you for everything that you create, document and present. Your contributions are a treasure to humanity, if I am qualified to make such a statement.

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

You surely are ! I so wish for the world to see Max's creations and his love of the wild.

[@THEminecrafter35]

We need to see a tree house build..

[@adymode]

A high ´treehouse´ or just a safe comfortable platform can be lashed between the tops of several suitable trees. It makes a precious viewing and resting place at the layer between the forest and sky where birdlife and the trees atmosphere concentrates at times. But any construction at height surely demands climbing gear, rigging and special discipline to be carried out - single handedly.

[@roxussr8899]

Причем здесь дом на дереве?? Какое отношение строительство дома на дереве имеет к данному видео? Вы похоже не уловили смысла!

[@THEminecrafter35]

@@roxussr8899 он попросил предложения, это мое предложение!

[@bretthannan7370]

The world wood be a better place,if we had more people like you again,we did once

[@at7595]

I love tell cell tower idea. There is a channel that does beehives with plastic containers, you should give him a look-see. Now that you mill your own grain... A little honey would be great with pancakes.

[@glenndarilek520]

Very remarkable on many fronts, including speaking English very well.

[@kylewagner7393]

You’ve inspired me and my friend to go out and build a fort in the woods!

[@Advoko]

Glad to hear it))

[@tsbda]

Yea me too I'm gonna build a castle in the park lol

[@steventhehistorian]

You are one tough and smart dude. Much respect.

[@timgiraud7591]

I am currently seeking land in central florida to follow in this great mans footsteps... i watch and record all his videos to rewatch later... Freedom is indepenence...

[@Advoko]

Tim, hope it works out well for you.

[@MrMojo-qk3lm]

Огонь, теперь можно и английский учить🤘🤘

[@nightblade7409]

Thank you for these. You are an amazing young man!

[@geofftolchard]

A true master..... and so young!

[@-m4nGo-]

I think Ray Mears would be impressed by your kayak. :)

[@dewaynewhitney5703]

I would put a lift door on the back. Hinged on the top. You have some cool ideas. 👍

[@serenity1328]

Is there anything this guy does'nt know? He’s brilliant

[@mbomam89]

Just because you're dumb. Doesn't make anyone brilliant.

[@serenity1328]

@@mbomam89 Oh dear oh dear. You clearly need help.

[@serenity1328]

@asonofclay. 1ofmany It’s a kind of expression. Of course I’m sure there are things he may not know. That doesn’t take away from his brilliance.

[@serenity1328]

@asonofclay. 1ofmany No. I’m absolutley amazed, dumbfounded, astounded, astonished and totally, totlly impressed!!

[@glennevans389]

My name is Glenn I'm from the US I live in Michigan the Great lake State I love watching your videos keep them coming

[@Advoko]

Glenn, thank you for your kind words!

[@holleysnyder9449]

The Wood Whisperer. Incredible.

[@paintball_almaty]

Как всегда ТОП. Жду 15 января ...

[@BerserkerNN]

А? Что? Что 15 января?))

[@paintball_almaty]

@@BerserkerNN следующий видосик

[@BerserkerNN]

@@paintball_almaty спасибо за инфу!

[@dartvader293]

Дождался?

[@paulferdyn1738]

Just wanted to say, I'm love your channel, watching from Massachusetts USA..

[@thomasmanion2903]

I enjoy your English. The inflection and tone is very peaceful. Also your craftsmanship is inspiring. You really should be teaching, our young generation would be so blessed to have a bit of your ingenuity and your temperance.

[@Advoko]

Thomas, thank you for your kind words!

[@shane3428]

That tree climb at the end was sick

[@GetMeThere1]

Who are the few idiots who could give a video like this a thumbs down?

[@zachdbrowne]

I cannot imagine giving this guy a thumbs down. He is absolutely amazing.

[@trufantom21]

Losers who still live at home.

[@witch798]

@@trufantom21 Losers who have enough money to blow it all on a fucking Barbie mansion lmfao - All you need to buy is a piece of land to be able to do whatever you want with it. Where I live, a small spot in the woodsy mountains can be affordable. You don't need a big property. I fortunately have a seasonal job, which could pay for that if I lived frugally in my buddy's tiny hut he has on his farm, working for cash money, and saving it.

[@daleghim3234]

GetMeHERE, probably people who lack intelligence and are jealous.

[@ericwilkes238]

People that have no ambition,or that are in jail and pushed off at the rut they are in.

[@saltymarine]

Awesome video, thank you for posting it. I'm looking forward to future English speaking videos. Continued blessings to you in your efforts there at the cabin !!

[@upcomingcloudrapperluca7645]

Love the phone tower idea

[@uhuramullens5479]

Herb here, absolutely love these videos! The resourcefulness is outstanding!👍

[@theihappy9352]

Notice the ease in climbing the tree and the filmwork that captured it all. This guy is impressive.

[@gshrdy5415]

So relaxing to watch this.

[@vf19blue]

Holy hell! Great channel 👍 I thought I was ok at heights until I watched this, my cap comes off to you sir!

[@markyoungman7267]

I could never be you, but I’m glad there is a you in this world. Really looking forward to seeing you cold smoke fish. Great videos.

[@Advoko]

Mark, thanks for the feedback!

[@bgurtek]

Maxi, you're amazing!

[@Kleiner_Lutz]

Every time I hear you say "secret log cabin" I feel an itch to go out on an adventure to find it 😂

[@Advoko]

Haha)) Tony, Ladoga Lake is the largest lake in Europe. It has over 550 islands. The terrain isn’t easy...

[@Dead_Raccoon]

Какой шикарный сувель на дереве, мммм, сокровище

[@bobbylayne710]

You Sir are one of a Kind and Your Heart is on the Right Path..

[@schlend4]

i'm never tired of your videos. i want more, more, more! =)

[@thomascasey8171]

Amazing ingenuity and skill development. I know you don't produce frequent videos but the ones you produce are of such quality that it more than makes up for it. Keep up the incredible work please!

[@stevenbolin7688]

Chainsaw, mallet, chisel for the window, fairly quick to get done, once you know what you can put in the hole you find similar window and a bit of elbow grease.

[@harrisonhart9365]

Well done on your english. Very articulate. Thanks!

[@harryallanmesimaki4171]

I'll admire ...your lifestyle and that innocent , unselfish way to show how...to survive totally in wilderness alone...independently. I hope you'll put more that same kind of videos in the future :)

[@Laiynnalaiynna]

You have one of the best and most interesting channels on KZbin. Keep up the good work :)!!

[@stefflmrk]

I have to admit, i think the FUTURE on this planet is for people like you! Back to the good old times, were less was more but still got a lot accomplished. Other then watching ANYTHING, getting inspiration from your videos (most in Russian, but VERY interesting) i need to say, i wish there would be Guys like you, who are actually Men's men, you'd be worth every sin to have as a partner of crime. Well done, GREAT Video. Reminds me of my childhood in Bavaria, a chainsaw then, was a luxury! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Молодцы и ваши видео всегда интересно и интересно смотреть! Нет, я не говорю по-русски, но хотелось бы. У тебя гораздо больше, чем талант и дар быть великим парнем, это еще и твоя прелесть! Трудно найти в эти дни. У вас есть много причин гордиться собой! 👍🏻🙏🏻🤗

[@BlackArtBMX]

Can't wait to see that tower video!

[@serdcemsvami]

This is absolutely fabulous. Thank you for this awesome work! 🙏

[@treereenee]

You’re a total badass climbing that tree like nothing!!

[@comedywriter8408]

Even the bears would nod their heads in approval.

[@Blackestblack666]

Then he stands at the top with no hands! That made my stomach tighten!

[@s.a.9503]

@@comedywriter8408 Children in Russia are traditionally babysitted by domestic bears, as we all knows. So that was pre-approved ))

[@janvirachas1708]

Omg its easy to climb a tree if u use ur four limbs🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@ultimateberserker3778]

Thats normal stuff for russians

[@sonnyc3826]

does anyone else want to go camping wiht this guy? my God you'd build a whole village

[@WHANAUPEACE]

Germans appear to be the most skilled in handcraft, carpentry and engineering. Amazing skills.

[@user-wf8hf1lf7f]

What does the Germans have to do with it? This is Russia

[@legso21]

I'd love to hear more about the saplings.

[@Advoko]

Thanks for the vote!))

[@creepmatze]

The tower and the kajak sounds nice so far. But how you build the stove, bed, etc would be nice to see as well

[@Advoko]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@MrNybios]

So that's what Sam Porter Bridges does after his quest. Very amazing video. I'm really impressed by what you have done!

[@brandymason5966]

Now there's a REAL MAN! What a gem!!!

[@Live-tg6cu]

"Here is an idea I have in mind: I want to make a watch tower that would be taller than the pine tree I use to get my phone reception in the woods. " ))))

[@skellious]

THIS!

[@Birkenzwillies]

Yes! This!

[@Birkenzwillies]

@@amorylazlo9579 for the view

[@marsrover001]

You have a drone. Just attach your phone to the drone and fly it high enough to receive texts and messages.

[@ExilSvensk]

Yes!

[@RickshawMunky]

I am so happy when you post new content. Amazing job keep it up 👍

[@tobysegar]

Wicked skills, flew up that tree haha!