Build The Perfect Shelter, with Hand-cut Shingles And A Warm Fireplace. | Bushcraft Cabin |

Start to finish build of my Bushcraft Survival Shelter. With Handmade shingles, a dugout base, and a warm fireplace.
Building while surrounded by nature is my form of relaxing stress relief. I enjoy working toward a task, being physically active, and surrounded by natures beauty.
Join me through a 20 hour Bushcraft Survival Shelter Build. A complete and warm dugout A Frame shelter with a shingled roof!
#bushcraft #shelter #asmr #survival #stressrelief
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The Bear Essentials Handmade Gear:
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BRYNJE MESH BASELAYER: www.brynjeusa.com?affiliate=26G7I4S
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GRANSFORS BRUK SMALL FOREST AXE: amzn.to/3FAspY1
GRANSFORS BRUK SCANDINAVIAN FOREST AXE: amzn.to/3yNBaKx
AXE MASK WITH SHARPENER: bearessentials....
BEAR ESSENTIALS BUCKSAW: bearessentials....
MORA CARBON FULL TANG KNIFE: bit.ly/3hS3QNn
MORA COMPANION BUSHCRAFT KNIFE: bit.ly/3gembDT
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【Content Disclaimer:】 This video is not intended to be a guide and is filmed for entertainment purposes only. The author does not recommend repeating the actions shown in this video and is not responsible for the consequences. It can be life threatening.
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[@cibablea]

Absolute artistry. Video production, your filming angles, and your way in the forest. They should project this on walls and TV everywhere. Thanks.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wow, thank you so so much for the kind words!

[@ollie-f7y]

Please tell me what forest or what place is it? I love forest. Is it in US?

[@TheBearEssentials]

@@ollie-f7y this is in Southern Canada. Mostly deciduous forest on this property with many hardwood maple trees, then a stand of old red pines.

[@bossturbodismount820]

Minecraft IRL

[@godschild3640]

@@TheBearEssentials bird leaves to keep the mosquitoes away

[@stephanygates6491]

I can't count how many "dugout" videos I've turned away from because they were just scooping sand, not really digging. Rocks and clay are treasures! Very appreciated seeing the progress of 4 hours labor.

[@ericmohler5609]

My low back aches watching this. Craftsman supreme!! Super cool tools and techniques. Unique content. Keep ‘em coming. 🙏

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks! Will do! 2 day build and 2 day recovery lol

[@kurtdavis4514]

Incredible production quality! As if building this shelter wasn’t enough! The time and effort to edit this video must be daunting. Thanks for persevering and providing such exceptional content!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you so much, a total of maybe 50-60 hours was put into this video in total I’d say. But it was a very fun process :)

[@c.abarker9915]

I like this guy!! I like that he tells you why he’s doing what he’s doing and that he includes the time it took to do it in his captions! Great job, I truly appreciate your work and effort!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you so much. I figured I would try to make it a bit more realistic to see what goes on. sometimes making a video like this - you can’t tell if it’s done in one day or one month!

[@castandspear]

You sir are the outdoor lighting god. Bravo! I wish I could be a fly on the wall watching your production on this.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wow thank you so much!! It was incredibly difficult to get the good lighting and shots all whilest building. I’m glad someone has an eye for it 👊

[@castandspear]

@@TheBearEssentials What kit do you like for filming outdoors?

[@TheBearEssentials]

@@castandspear I use the Sony A7C camera and a few prime lenses like a 85mm, 45mm, and 28mm.

[@margaretgood580]

Oh my gosh, the work you put into this little hut/ house.. the expression on your face when you took that first bite of the food says it all.... you are game going out in the dark after hearing something outside 😳 it could have been a bear 🐻 looking forward to seeing your next video, stay safe out there 🏕🕊😊🙏

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you so much!! Gosh was it rewarding to have that food!! And ya I was a bit unnerved, it was a small animal that came by, and didn’t actually see what it was until checking the game cam in the morning!!

[@72PRODIGALSON]

Awesome work, brother. I've never understood the people who think you need a huge shelter when all you need in enough room to sleep, stay warm, and protect you from the elements. Well done, from your neighbor in the Southeastern U.S.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey thanks for this my friend! I agree, you don’t need much!!

[@davidgriego278]

This is one of the best Bushcraft Videos, that I have seen. The Food He made looked so appetitzing! Should I ever have to make a temporary Shelter, I would try to make it like He did!He gets an A+!!

[@metasamsara]

Looking awesome I wouldn't mind spending a week or two in there, more if needed.

[@TheBearEssentials]

You and me both!

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Love it. What a great job. Labor intensive, but worth it. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks for watching! Yes definitely worth it. I’ll make it winterproofed once it gets colder too :)

[@oldtonewload]

The space is so quiet, I like quiet places like this and like the house you built.

[@journeyman7189]

An amazing shelter and an amazing effort. Thanks for putting in the time stamps and how long it took total. Many others don't do that and it shows the incredible amount of work needed for these types of dwellings. Awesome meal as well. Nate

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

Next time you get board, try splitting your shingles radialy. You can get them much thinner, more uniform, using less wood per shingle, and they lay flatter. Trick is you need a pretty large diameter log to get a decent sized shingle. Great video!

[@flatcreek4665]

Can build his own shelter & has wicked chef skills. 👍

[@TheBearEssentials]

Much appreciated!! Though everything seems to taste good when youre cooking on a fireplace like this and have a hard days work!

[@PagTime]

Friendship ended with Alfie Aesthetics now Bear Essentials is my best friend

[@TheBearEssentials]

👊 But what ever happened to Alfie anyways!? He made some great stuff back in the day

[@PagTime]

@@TheBearEssentials yeah really great stuff. I have no idea, maybe he's finally living in the woods full time and doesn't have Starlink yet

[@pray_forever_56]

Boss your videos are mind blowing 🤍. Kind growing man 🗿 Love from India 🇮🇳💖

[@cordellkent4790]

You surpassed simple function into an amazing camp. Well done. Yet again I learnt things. Thanks

[@CountrysideMan15]

👍,.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx a bunch!!!

[@Jack_rabbits_sage_brush]

It is amazing how something so simple food wise can taste so darn good when you work all day. Dick proenneke in Alaska once said “a kettle of beans cooking all day over a stove is heaven” when it is -40 below!

[@survivalliar]

Ini akan jadi inspirasi buat saya cara pengambilan gambar nya, bagus bro saya suka 👍

[@denisantoniazzi9844]

There's nothing like building your own cabin in the woods to spend Canada Day long weekend, eh? Cheers!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Cheers to that!

[@derickwilliams2195]

Pure genius brother. ❤ Thank you so much for sharing. You had me in total amazement throughout this experience. God Bless.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wow this is so nice to say. Thank you so much Derick

[@derickwilliams2195]

@@TheBearEssentials Just telling it like it is brother. Thank you for entertaining me. Blessings ❤

[@TheyJusLikeMeFR3636]

All of this is very stunning!

[@alucardbloodream2013]

Out of all the survival build shelters. Yours is the most unique video I've come across. I very much enjoy the light subtitles. Reminds me of a nature video, very nice work

[@TamNgau]

Video quay góc quay thật chi tiết làm lều trú ẩn cũng an toàn

[@garruling]

Fast motion is great

[@TheBearEssentials]

Awesome, will do more like this

[@dank3924]

Great job you did. Enjoy the peace & quiet!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks a bunch! It was really nice

[@Sunday-Cambo]

It's really escentic and enjoyable trip. The shelter you made is nice.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you so much, was really fun to build and I now have a nice retreat in the woods

[@lennardschneider6847]

Damn, in Germany we don't have forests where you can built such nice places at will. I'd love to try this and live off the grid for a while.

[@brandonedwards1181]

I love your tools! Great video

[@permatacamping]

Your shelter is very good friend,very inspiring for me , greetings from Indonesia

[@TheBearEssentials]

Im glad youve enjoyed it!! Greetings from Canada

[@paulschwartz6074]

Very impressive. I really admire people that can do these sorts of things. Nice tool demos, and neat fireplace design. The dugout approach makes a lot sense. Great video production and editing too. If there are bears, wolves or other animals that are potential threats in that area, I, personally, would feel rather vulnerable in that structure.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey thanks so much Paul! I felt a bit more secure than just in my tent or hammock, probs just bc I had some good room to maneuver! But you’re absolutely right, there’s wolves, bear, and moose here to keep in mind of and respect.

[@markcummings6856]

Why does the dugout make sense? All that digging seems nonsensical.

[@olafjorgenson3125]

I really appreciate that you include how long it takes for certain thinga

[@NR-rv8rz]

Exceptional cinematography.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you so so much !!

[@k1dkash]

Would be cool to see you build it "Alone" style, without all the hardware/nails you took with you. Still thoroughly enjoyed the video. First time viewer.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Right on, ya honestly I only had a bit of time to build this one so I took the cop out. Will do a better version with no tools soon!

[@HolisticPatriots]

Amazing and very inspiring video. Thank you for creating this with all of those lovely tools.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Wow thanks so much for saying this :)

[@dan-xxx-8713]

Realy cosy shelter mate,feel good vid to me😊

[@makingashelter]

Một nơi chú ẩn tuyệt vời

[@franciscojavierdelatorresa9610]

Un buen trabajo, y una cena muy apetitosa! Enhorabuena.

[@jocimarapereiradossantos6905]

Inveja dessa coragem

[@PetcharatSawasdeerach]

Nice place had a lot of stones underground. You build with tiles roofs cool ❤ well done hero Good job. You cook delicious food to eat as well wonderful. That scared animals coming in night time OH dear. You should stay inside your place mine be tiger or other dangerous animals you never know. Stay inside with your guns and tools you had with you. to get ready to fight Well done hero Stay safe ❤ God blessed

[@c.s.m.k5737]

Great work!

[@tanketom]

I love the foley (and the rest of the production!), good stuff!

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks so much haha!

[@Cardonefreelife]

WoW!!! I wanna do it.

[@randmphotographychannel9690]

Hi this is an informative channel I myself build a s all cabin😊

[@TimberrlandOutdoors]

What a Great job you did there my friend , take care and be well in the Woods, greetings from a swedish bushcrafter 🌲👍

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks for watching and sharing this brother. Hello from Canada, I’d love to visit Sweden sometime!! Enjoy that beautiful country my friend 👊

[@MIBIncomeEncourager]

Superb.... Big respect from me.... I particularly liked your shingle wooden roof tiles Andd the tools you used... You also reminded I must buy a water hand/dish wash canvas bucket... Such a praticle thing to have.... I really enjoyed this video and your editing/storytelling style. There's a channel called TA outdoors.... They build a viking hse... Thought ide tell you about them... You might look it up and enjoy it... Thanks again for your work... Really appreciate your channel... Brilliant stuff....

[@darthtater4655]

Digging down makes a great deep shelter that looks great. Until it rains. I’ve woken up in 6inches of water once lol

[@TheBearEssentials]

Oh man that sounds brutal. So far so good in this one. I had to reinforce the sides with clay a bit to keep water out

[@darthtater4655]

@@TheBearEssentials great job building it. Great channel too.

[@trieuliu91]

Good skill

[@kenfox22]

Like your roof

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks!! It was the hardest task of them all

[@oneday.0]

hellooo 🎉

[@CassianLupintan]

Very nice job. Amazing!!! Greetings from Madrid, Spain 😉

[@TheBearEssentials]

Gracias my friend!!!

[@jerbear7952]

At the 10 hour point I am thinking I'd love to hire you by the hour.

[@TheBearEssentials]

🤣👊

[@juliakilmer6701]

Hey DJ! I watched three of your videos this morning. Loved 'em all! I found a reel of how to make an Alpine Butterfly Knot...I wanna learn how to do the others as well. I really love that your videos aren't hours long...perfect timing. Thank you for telling us how long it took to build. Loved the 'roots' you used in the bear den...clever! I love your survival skills, ingenuity and hard work! Where can I get your knife? It's obviously well made and full tang to be able to use it like you do. I've only seen one knife that was strong enough to use like that. When can I get on your list for a bucksaw? I need to have an 'odd' number...just 'sayin! I'm your neighbor in northern Maine...howdy neighbor!!! Thanks for showing us your well earned meals...ummm!!! I was mesmerized by your ways...thank you😊

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hi Julia! First off, thank you for the kind words, I’m stoked you’ve found me and are likening the channel. And funny thing about the knife, it’s actually extremely inexpensive and not full tang! Surprising, right? I honestly love it and always try to push it to the limits and haven’t hit one yet. It’s called the Mora Companion and is the best $20 knife you can get. As for the Bucksaw, the wait list has been closed for the past half a year.. I launched the list and it hit 1000 waiting, so it was really unfair to have people on there for two years or so I think. That being said… I’ll be opening it back up in the new year. Between videos I’ve been working hard on making saws as well as a few new camping inventions coming out soon :) If you’ve got this far in reading this, even though the waitlist is “closed”, you can still technically join it from my website .. hint hint 😉

[@ranupranawistara4685]

10:54 from wooden house to wooden stielhandgranate cool

[@FaktaMenarik19]

I like this video ❤❤❤❤

[@dieuhiennguyen8921]

Very good good video

[@jh5064]

Class build. Respect 👌🏼👍🏼

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx friend!

[@SurvivalDoctors]

With everyone using a spade recently, would you take it over an axe or saw given that you're only able to take 2 cutting tools (including a multitool)

[@ChrisFar]

I've seen the edges of some of those spades with a sharpened edge that could be used for some cutting purposes. That being said, I think in most environments, the ability to effectively cut and process timber with an axe is far more valuable than having the ability to effectively dig. I would still choose an axe if presented with the choice between the two. Hbu?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hmm good question T. I think I’d agree with Chris^ The sharpened spade can hack at trees, but nothing beats the saw n axe combo. Digging with a shovel was a lot of energy spent, but could also be a makeshift axe and the ability to handle hot coals/rocks.. but I think I’d consider it a nice to have over a need to have.

[@cerealchild166]

Dam, he's quick!!

[@cristinadelemon6019]

Watching from the Philippines ☺️ you should have a dog with you 👍

[@TheBearEssentials]

That’s a great idea! I’ll build him a small shelter haha

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Awesome build and video DJ 😀👍👍👍/Mike

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks brother!! Perhaps one day I’ll get over across to your neck of the woods and get out for an adventure with ya! Thanks for all your help and support brother 👊

[@bpbp8597]

Wow! So cool. With all the work put into it, it only takes a few more minutes to add a door. Then a few more minutes to add a fireplace. Then add a skylight. Then plumbing. Then electricity. 😅 Seriously though, good work. It really wasn't that long ago when this type of knowledge was much more common.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Haha! too funny. Ill have to return to winterize it in a few months.. Maybe the skylight then 😅

[@gillianorley]

My question with these kinds of structures, in the time of year when everything is green and growing, is this: Aren’t there bugs crawling around inside? I don’t have a problem with insects and spiders in the woods in spring and summer when I am AWAKE, but I am quite squeamish about the idea of SLEEPING where there are likely to be all kinds of such creatures crawling around where I am sleeping. How do you deal with that issue or do you just ignore it and don’t worry about bugs crawling on you while you sleep?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Such a good question, honestly I hate the thought of it too. But for some reason I havent actually encountered the problem.. The only bug that's really bothered me during these are mosquitos which go away once the sun sets in most cases. I cant explain it really but I've never had any creepy crawlies bothering me at night. No idea why. But im not complaining haha. Maybe im just too exhausted to notice?

[@gillianorley]

@@TheBearEssentials Thanks! Maybe my fears of bugs crawling all over me in my sleep are unfounded. And, of course, the real concern is about creepy-crawlies getting into my mouth or ears while I sleep. 🦟🫢😁

[@TheBearEssentials]

@@gillianorley oh no… new fear unlocked lol

[@VondaInWonderland]

Great tools and ideas ❤

[@markcummings6856]

Great video, great shelter. Thanks for sharing. Why dig out inside? What purpose does it provide, especially for the maximum effort required in the digging? Thanks.

[@wawuf]

Nice video

[@NXGSurvival]

Very good❤️👍

[@micjam1986]

Looks great but that roof must leak like crazy. No shingle overlap.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Definitely could have been improved. It doesn’t leak like crazy. But does leak somewhat.

[@micjam1986]

@@TheBearEssentials just to share some info..proper wood shingles are 3 x the exposure. So a 5" exposure should be a 15" shingle. Enjoy your days!😊

[@hayley44448]

What part of the world is this? Looks so beautiful ❤ would love to be snuggled up in that hut 😊 amazing work,watching from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hi!! This is in Ontario, Canada! I’ve actually camped in NZ before and it’s hands down one of my fav places in the world!! So cool to have you watch from all the way over there!

[@hayley44448]

@@TheBearEssentials awwwa thankyou 💗 glad you liked NZ ☺️ Canada is on my bucket list to visit one day.i wish you well on all your adventures 😀

[@matthewhowes2978]

Hello. I think that we should use dry grass in the clay mix rather than green. I think we call it”cobb” in the U.K. It can be used to build a whole residence, but it’s best used in conjunction with stone or timber. Look up wattle and daub! It’s great for sealing stone chimneys such as yours Thank you for your video.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Awesome tip, you’re absolutely right - the dried fibres would be significantly better. The way I have done it is a quick and dirty but less effective way

[@Raynor88]

This is cool but I like the bear den shelter better. Its harder for others to find from a distance.

[@simonseddon5270]

Excellent to watch very informative, brilliant now subscribe. Simon 🇬🇧😀

[@TheBearEssentials]

Awesome, thank you Simon!

[@YubatiRoy]

Good Boy

[@anaknegri1836]

Sangat wow

[@staggerinstanton56]

You really don't see many of these videos where they're not digging in pure sand. Where I live there is a lot of Rock, a lot of roots, and severe lack of straight trees. The ones that are are giant hardwoods. Luckily I have a lot of dead ash for my build. Unfortunately I have never seen a cabin built from hard wood. I don't even know if it's recommended

[@CountrysideMan15]

.,👍

[@TheBearEssentials]

100%. This was in the middle of a maple forest. Only spot that had a bit of a lack of trees, hundreds of rocks from here. Then the clay. But no one wants to watch hours of me chipping at things and no progress lol. So I cut a lot and fast forward some. It was a rough dig..

[@bigjimmitchell]

I watch a lot of these videos and I'm curious as to how long these mud and "clay" mixtures actually hold up more than a couple storms and of course drying out.

[@dirtydsrc]

Sweet build bud.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Glad you like it

[@glenngriffon8032]

What i would give to own a decent chunk of land where i could do something like this. I have a knack for making just about any space cozy and homey, the problem is i can't ever get such a space! If i could just wander out into the woods and do this without being arrested i would be so happy with life.

[@ArchitectEffect]

Great video! When do you expect your hats to come back in stock ?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Very soon! By the end of July I should have a few new models too.

[@chillaxTF]

10:56 crucial final step, the donk test. this donk was pleasant and resonant, overall 10/10 donk. thank you for including this sacred footage.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Without the donk, im afraid it wouldn't have worked at all.

[@ecospider5]

I like a dugout shelter. I just wonder how you keep the rain from flooding it.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Good question! I havent yet used it in the rain. It's built on fairly even ground and the base is almost entirely clay, so In theory it wont flood in.. I'll test it out in a downpour and report back if I had to swim out or not lol

[@CIESurvival]

Build The Perfect Shelter

[@saox.]

Absolutely an amazing video.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you so much Susan!

[@saox.]

@@TheBearEssentials np and call me unnies buns/unnies/buns

[@pachecodecastro2593]

How do you deal with ant trails crossing/creeping into your shelter? Do you have any tips as how to avoid or eliminate them? Thank you very much.

[@Mrvanna-fo8hc]

Hello brother❤❤❤

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hello my friend 👊

[@toweypat]

Nice video! Do you find that clay holds together rocks in a chimney well enough?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey!! Yeah it holds very well if you include the fiberous strands of grass in there. If you don’t include it, the clay seems to be brittle and breaks off easily.

[@toweypat]

@@TheBearEssentials Very interesting, thanks!

[@LSLBuildShelter]

Nice video 😂😂😂❤😂🎉

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks !

[@Time-Outdoors]

Great. ❤

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hito-sama]

Don't worry, comrade... That was not a Wendigo......... Perhaps 😅

[@tobep7964]

thats a really cool way to build a shelter but I am curious how well it will hold up in the rain, would love to see this shelter in the rain, you have my subscription and a like. and please dont hate me but I feel like a slightly steape angle on the roof and a bunch of horizontal branches with a bunch of leaves and moss piled on top may give you a more or equaly watertight shelter for much less effort. but I love to be proven wrong and learn somthing new so please tell me if im an idiot. still its a great video

[@Taricus]

All the humans are swooning, but the trees in the forest are shrieking like it's a horror movie LOL!

[@aamiralikhan908]

I think that I am unable to build or live in this place but, deep down, I love watching these videos. Maybe my intrusive behaviour is wild. 😂

[@TheBearEssentials]

Sometimes i feel the same. It's intriguing and relaxing :)

[@visitngrayudan8800]

NICE

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thank you 🙏

[@TIMMYTIM00]

You may have already answered this but the tool pack that you pack out after the first day over the shoulder, is that bought custom or put together yourself?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey! I actually traded my friend one of my custom Bucksaws for one of his custom packs. Sadly he’s retired from his craft. But his business was called “Meandering Maker” and this was the day pack. It’s my absolute favourite and I definitely got the better deal from the trade 😬

[@sonhuu2456]

8:29 I really hit my head 😂 because i though a mosquito flying around me 😂😂😂😂

[@eugenetucker1515]

I love it but what if it starts to rain would it full up with water

[@TheBearEssentials]

No, the sides are slightly elevated for the pit, and a lot of it is clay so water doesn’t deep though the ground. It’s also not at a low spot of land, all those things help prevent the chance of filling up I suppose

[@jfilm7466]

Where I live, there are more rocks than dirt 😂 I hit a rock and kept digging around it and it was at least a 1½m in diameter.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Man the rocks really were a hardship to get through!

[@jfilm7466]

@@TheBearEssentials 😂

[@ArmouryTerrain]

This looks like a large expenditure of calories, but I guess worth it if you are settling in for a week or two during snowy weather. You make a very good video.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thx a bunch, it was an insane amount of calories haha. Great for a long term build, not for a survival short term shelter

[@joanntucker2742]

Yeah you need to take a break, your working to hard.👍👏🤩

[@TheBearEssentials]

It’s more fun than work :) 😬😬

[@jeremycoleman318]

How do you hold a cast iron skillet that’s been on a fire that long and not burn yourself. Wow

[@TheBearEssentials]

Mostly just the years of training by playing “hot potato”

[@jeremycoleman318]

@@TheBearEssentials wow…the Titan of Teflon