Building a bushcraft DUGOUT SHELTER (Reupload) // JustRandomPfusch

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Part 2 out now! I extended the shelter and built a fireplace. Go check it out at
• From DUGOUT to small C...
I`m reuploading this video because I initially used copyright music by accident. I`m actually quite happy about it, the new song fits way better anyways.
Building a bushcraft dugout/ underground shelter alone in the woods.
The small hut built entirely from dead wood features a bed and a bench and is surrounded by a low stone wall.
It`s been an drudgery shoveling away all the soil, clay and small stones and since I only had time on the weekends, it took me almost two months to finish the digging.
I initially planned the shelter to only be about 2 by 1 metres, but later changend my mind to expand towards the back and build a kind of loft with a bed.
For further information check the FAQ in the comments :)
I really enjoyed building this shelter. It has been a great opportunity for me to escape from everyday life and the stress I had in school.
Big Thank You to My Self Reliance, TA Outdoors and Joe Robinet for inspiring me to get outside and be creative!
Filmed with Honor8 smartphone
Music:
Acoustic guitar arrangement for song by TRow / megatrev Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported- CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

[@JustRandomPfusch]

FAQ: Why is the shelter located in a natural drainage? Won't it get flooded in case of heavy rain? No. What may look like a wash or natural drainage actually is the result of a former small sand mining site and dirt and stones being dumped in the pits afterwards, creating these small hills and indentations on/in the slight natural slope. - How does it perform in the rain? Though not filming much of it, i put a layer of stones between the logs and the dirt as a drainage. It works pretty well so far, the shelter is dry. I plan on digging a trench on the backside of the shelter and uphill to divert any runoff. - What about a fireplace and/ or stove? I plan on adding some kind of fireplace, maybe even a clay/ stone/ metal furnace inside the shelter. - What is the purpose of the shelter? I don't plan to hunt from it or anything. I built it for the joy of the process, for hanging out, do a bit of bushcrafting and maybe some overnighters in the summer. - Is the shelter on private land? Yes, it is. - How long did it take me to finish this shelter? I started digging in May '17 which took me two months. I only had time on the weekends and finally completed the shelter with the small bench in January 2018. - Did I plan it on my own or did I copy a design elsewhere? I planned it on my own but changed my mind two times in the process. First time while digging, when I decided to rotate the shelter by 90 degrees and therefore had to expand the pit in the back lefthand corner, as you maybe can see in the pictures. The second big change was when I had halfway finished my initial plan but then thought of adding a kind of loft sice I realised the shelter would be quite small otherwise.

[@crowats6563]

I have alot of free time from sun up to sun down i make my own schedule, if i was to start Sunday August 25th and work Sunrise to Sundown, How long do you think it would take to Build something like that?

[@myrtlesyd9451]

@@crowats6563. 7 days

[@myrtlesyd9451]

@@crowats6563. It can be less if you have lots of muscles and stamina

[@crowats6563]

@@myrtlesyd9451 I understand that, I'm just having a hard time estimating the timeline. I can dig it out in a single day if i start around 5:00 and stop at 22:00 give or take an hour for meals. Then it would be a matter of gathering the wood with my axe the next day. And so on

[@crowats6563]

And I've also just noticed the 7 days comment, I didn't see that before.😂

[@cbmx780]

Without a doubt the most badass and unique bushcraft dugout/ basecamp I’ve seen. I’ve watched this like 20 times tryna take mental notes so I can make my own in the side of one of these Tennessee hills. Awesome man absolutely awesome.

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thank you for the compliment! Make sure to keep me updated, Instagram maybe?

[@preppersintent]

In this day and age its great to see a young-buck not afraid of a little work.

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

I love how people keep trying to tell you what's going to happen, AFTER you've experienced it. "Super intelligent" person: "you're going to be soaked when it rains!" You: "no I'm not, it's already rained. I stayed dry!" You're a lot nicer than me, I'd be pointing out a lot of ignorance, in a very unkind manner, and making people feel as embarrassed as they deserve to feel. I used to do stuff like that when I was a little younger, and I loved it. You did a great job, better than any shelter I ever made. Keep up the great work!

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thank you for your comment ;)

[@TheJohnny1x]

Nice work dude. My dad and brother built a small cabin in the woods. Took us 2 months. It was 20x20 10 foot center ceiling and 6.5ft around the walls. Used pine and split logs for flat floor. Sealed with oakum. That was in 1965. Went back home to visit friends, still standing today. Our friends grand kids use it as a play house. 50 plus years! You did good young man. Real good.

[@coasttocoastparanormal5392]

I love the fact that you can tell by the way he used some of the tools he is not a professional carpenter. And Hes a young guy Not sitting in front of a computer playing video games very well done sir. Wish more young people would get out and do something like this. Gives a Person a real sense of accomplishment to things like this. Great Video

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Where are you from?

[@coasttocoastparanormal5392]

Me? I'm from SE Michigan. But my family's from the U.P.

[@christopherh6431]

Defend Europe that is very stupid you should be able to do this on your own land

[@mikebonnell3160]

Wow. Gotta tell you, I think it's awesome. While others are perfecting their playstation skills... you are actually doing and learning and creating. Props to you.

[@AnxiousCowboy]

i beat my son for playing station all the time

[@scopezrossi6674]

My and my friends are making a 7 foot deep hole and then putting plywood over the top and making it the boy cave

[@AnxiousCowboy]

@@scopezrossi6674 my uncle jack used to explore my boy cave with his fingers. His finger always seemed bigger when I’d close my eyes...

[@Maximus-bd4ef]

@@AnxiousCowboy 🤮🤮🤮

[@astrox9097]

Thanks!

[@brainclerk4431]

Everyone`s a critic these days and usually practice their skils from the soffa , try getting outside and digging a hole of this size with your mult-tool . the lad did great ! when the rainwater hits his bed he will deal with it and add it to his knoledge. He created this in his mind and built it with his hands , and not only that he took the time to video it and learned great editing techniques to inspire many people to get up and do something that might actually help to save a life . Everyone`s a critic these days !

[@mikeamber2528]

I don't understand why people are criticizing this video so harshly. It was well made, and I actually learned something. Keep it up!

[@bigsilverbear4187]

Very impressive. I used to build forts in the woods when I was a kid. And I could build a really nice fort out of stuff in the woods. But I have to admit that you got me beat. Great job man!

[@ivgotballsofsteel4048]

as someone who has put up a lot of cattle fencing, at the 3.30 mark, when doing a diagonal support, line up where you want it to sit when done, cut a notch into the up right for the cross member to sit in and cut the cross member at roughly a 45 degree angle (you could also slightly cut off the point at the end to make it flat, for a better grip), then hammer it in for a tight and solid fit, if you have nails, drive one into the cross member and up right. the wood will rot before it moves. also cut off less than will be needed and trim to suit.

[@Hardwoods91]

Despite a lot of the negative or "should have" comments I commend you for doing this. It is 100% functional and at least you are not sitting in room either playing video games or just surfing social media platforms. Well done!!

[@roadweary5252]

Hardwoods91 Couldn’t agree more!

[@texxos57]

This is awesome! It's great to see a young person actually do something these days.

[@tattooisttalina]

I love it, my husband and i live off grid in the woods and this is somewhat like what were creating for a bigger living space for the winter. We live in a van with 5 dogs a duck and a parrot. winters are brutal in the north so our dug out shelter is a blessing. I love that you got out there and did this its awesome 🙌🏼❤️

[@Grey-sq7dy]

Yo, actually your life sounds like a big fucking adventure, love that concept, hell yeah!

[@coryw31]

If you live off the grid, how is it you're commenting on this video?

[@tattooisttalina]

coryw31 u need to learn 🥰 just because I live off grid doesn’t mean I don’t have solar. I use a verizon jet pack (it’s battery operated) for my WiFi. I use solar to charge all of my rechargeable batteries. I may not live like everyone’s else but I still love some luxuries 🥰

[@entombedmachine1518]

Watching you complete this project has given me some SERIOUS motivation! I am thinking of scouting out a viable spot for a survival shelter in the deep woods behind my house... It woulod just make me feel more secure knowing that I had a place I could "bug out" to and be able to distance myself and my family from strangers.

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it👍🏼

[@mattywollaston3996]

That is awesome mate, bloody fantastic job. Great to see young peeps like yourself getting out in the real world and not just living on screens. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@jkfoltz0224]

This was built very well! Awesome. Im a 350 pound gorilla so I would have made it bigger but it is great for concealment!. I would like to see you do more of this and trying to keep the shelters totally concealed. Challenge. Great video. Subscribed 👊

[@JustRandomPfusch]

The aim of concealing it is exactly why I made it so small. Could be a bit higher nevertheless. Stay tuned for future videos ;)

[@jkfoltz0224]

@@JustRandomPfusch I have caught up with all of your videos on this shelter. You are expanding it nicely! Keep digging it in! Eventually you will have a whole hidden city right there. You may need it soon! Where are you located?

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thanks, glad you like it ;) I'm from southern Germany

[@jkfoltz0224]

@@JustRandomPfusch Awesome. Do you have plans to ramp up the video production?

[@JustRandomPfusch]

@@jkfoltz0224 we actually just recently purchasssed a drone. Maybe also a new camera at some point

[@leereichert5285]

Great job , it is great see that some kids can and will get out in the woods and build forts like we did 35 to 40 years ago. Your one in a million that will go do what you did. Kids today for the most part will not leave from in front of the t.v. . I am happy and proud of you !!!

[@robertstallard7836]

Good job, matey! Seriously - I'm impressed!

[@janbodnar7511]

this is one of the coolest most imaginative shelters I have ever seen . Just fantastic. great stuff. Please more videos. you are one creative bushman

[@col.greasebagmcqueen9933]

Nice work! It's awesome to see young people getting outside and doing something like this. Thanks.

[@Ohiobushcraft]

Thats good stuff man..! Admire your determination to finish it.. Some folks won't really understand how long and grueling building a natural shelter can be by yourself! It's a nice one -Should be proud!

[@KeepItReal33]

That’s the best long term shelter I’ve seen in a while! Great job! 👍🏼

[@edl617]

I ran across a similar dugout shelter years ago when hiking in Virginia. It was raining hard and we spotted it cause we had wandered off the trail in the rain. It was built into a hillside and every dry inside. Some one had built shelf’s in it an there was a coffee can stove there. Which we used to warm up while we consulted our terrain map to figure out where we were.

[@RS-nh9gu]

Amazing and Outstanding. You have always an eye to small details, that in the end of the day will make a huge difference. Congratulations. Keep up the beautiful and perfect job. Thanks for sharing

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thanks 🙌🏼

[@michaelglowatz3090]

Good job bud.dont worry about the bad comments.i don't see them trying to show us there way.they probably couldn't figure out how to pitch a tent.lol

[@jedimasterrimtouri5049]

Very cool! Used to do this kind of stuff all the time when I was a kid. Wasn't perfect but man we had fun making it!

[@yikesonbikes15]

This is absolutely marvelous. I’m getting ideas already!

[@XEinstein]

That's pretty awesome. I imagine hiking through that forest looking for a place to camp and then running into this shelter. That would be heaven.

[@Alperman]

Congratulations. My dream is to build a wooden house myself. For now, I am fulfilling this dream with your videos.

[@seanmurphy1946]

Great video, your a master craftsmen. Those type of shelters are good in cold weather areas because the ground blocks the cold. Also a good stealth shelter

[@dirtyrottenhikers4972]

A 1000 kinds of awesomeness! Fantastic! I'm sure that was an enormous task! Well done! Congratulations!

[@perzperez6316]

Good job, you just showed us proof of living outdoors is possible, thanks for your knowledge sir.

[@artgeometrix6346]

This has given me an idea for a design of my own. Excellent.

[@swedishbushcraft5000]

Wow, you make it look easy. Having done some bushcraft constructions myself I know there was a ton of hard work and a lot of skills required to make this happen!

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thanks man!

[@kevinxr650l2]

I really like this dug-out, great video !

[@stilltlrforlife]

so impressive, i have always wanted to build a natural permanent shelter/ campsite like this. i just love being outdoors.

[@adamss10]

Bro! Thats the best house in forest I ever seen!

[@denalilambdin9110]

Its a shelter

[@usm-4kagnew165]

You did a beautiful job building your shelter. Have to do a follow up on how well i5 worked in a storm.

[@kattewhetu2613]

WOW...this is amazing...awesome details...love this, it will come in handy for sure so thanx for the idea

[@barry_kelly]

I've seen a few of these videos and this is the first one I liked. Good job. Looks great.

[@treksandpreps]

Great video. Thanks for not being addicted to technology like most of the youth out there today. Great video and great build. Thank you :).

[@josephallan8791]

Good job kid. Awsome skill and proper workmanship. You did well junior. Keep up the good hard work. That shelter with a little more work and being maintained would last 10 plus years. I was happy during the video watching your building skills. Made the video very worthwhile to watch.😀

[@SuperJohnfoster]

Best shelter video I have seen so far. Just because I like the solid nature of it

[@javanbirdbluerusselling5285]

Brilliant!!!! So good to see youth experiencing it's time the way youth's time was made to be spent!!😎👍👍👍😎

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Well done chap. Nicely created.

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

Beautiful ! Great job thank you for sharing.

[@andrewpost1316]

This looks pretty cool man. Great work! 👍

[@DamianMartins]

I really like the design, and looks pretty durable. I look forward to seeing your planned upgrades.

[@williamblakeley3744]

👍👍looks like he's prepared ..nice build ..

[@corytaft5309]

Great job! Hard work is good for your soul!!!

[@odelloutdoors3424]

Nice build. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@fivestring4653]

I love the heck out of this !! What you did is absolutely amazing . Thanks for taking the extra time to film and share . Great job man !! Subscribed and liked 👍🇺🇲

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked it ;)

[@alaneiserman5332]

how do these guys alwayz seem to find such straight logs to build with

[@thomasfletcher760]

Excellent work ! Place looks great 👍

[@bencuccio9382]

So good to see this. Good on you mate!!

[@svatoplukhavrys9715]

Krásná práce i domeček,gratuluji!

[@actcoolable]

Great little shelter!

[@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid]

Absolutely awesome!

[@HayWoodsandWetlands]

Yeah! That's a sick little shelter dude! Well done! Love it.

[@rastiuhricik1660]

Perfect build man 👍, I like that bed over the ground of shelter👍👍👍.

[@justintyme3717]

Of all the videos i've watched...This one is my favorite, because it's in the ground.

[@KJWiggums]

Great work and nice design. It flows with the background. Also read some comments and your replys. You handle yourself very maturely. New subscriber.

[@LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist]

Great job buddy 👍🏼 keep up the awesome work!

[@janeyaustinor4718]

Beautiful work young architect and builder !

[@annamonastyrska2307]

Very good bushcraft camp!!! Respect!

[@dutchpearson2022]

You make us order guys that practice this still proud. Good job my friend good job.

[@richardcarpenter2820]

Awesome dugout shelter! 👍

[@imapseudonym1403]

Don't stand in the hole when hammering in the long stakes, stand on the hill and save yourself a LOT of energy.

[@SwagMan-nu3rz]

A younger advoko makes awesome work dude keep it up 👍

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thank you! This guy is a legend and a huge inspiration to me

[@joescroggins909]

Very nice shelter!

[@mariaotero5601]

Outstanding job 👍 kudos young man!

[@avigailengle388]

Incredible work, incredible build!!

[@skippy2752]

Awesome build

[@Iakobi.11]

wow this is epic bro this is so good

[@pemacal57]

Brilliant!!!! Well done!!

[@SBS15]

The scenery is beautiful. ❤️❤️👍

[@andrewcorry7562]

Well done!! These negative armchair quarter backs don’t have a clue. You’re doing the work and enjoying it. Great job!!!

[@aylahodgson9945]

Yea! You are correct it's not like he is going to put alot of work into somthing and it doesn't work in all of the weather conditions. Especially rain also wind.

[@davidsmith1371]

Damn people talk a lot of shit. 90% probably havent ever tried anything in the bush. Good job on this shelter. Gave me a few ideas for mine!

[@Taylor1989s]

So didnt watch the first video but love making these kida shelters. I just finished making one with my oldest son for his sixth birthday we had a great time doing it and camping in it.

[@LordJHouse]

So bad ass! Nice work man.

[@pascalfolacci1905]

Well done young man !!!

[@X_explorer]

Excellent video!

[@hgarza1136]

Looks great! When I first started watching, I thought it was going to flood when it rains. After a while I could see how you fixed that problem. Again,it looks awesome!

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thank you! Finally someone who recognized the drainage👍🏼

[@robertocanti]

Congratulations, man. excellent job!

[@connectedeurope]

Nice idea and well done. Maybe for a next project when you need to saw a lot of same size poles you could make 2 tripods to have the working height a big better and healthier for your back. Saves time as well because you can easy mark the poles. Also great that you put some explanation in the comment section! More DIY-ers should do it (and viewers should read).

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thank you! I actually built a sawhorse leaning on two trees, I believe in the "Lounge" video. But I definitely need a proper one, you're right.

[@pixelhate4695]

Alotta people talking about what shoulda could woulda.. and none of them building in the woods or posting videos of it lol. Lol this looked cool! Nice job bro

[@ajflores9507]

Glad to see someone I can share the same passion with keep up the good work bro

[@JustRandomPfusch]

Thank you :) Where are you from?

[@woodlandsnorth]

Wow looks great! Well done!

[@Nobby77]

Excellent mate

[@BushcraftRidge]

Love this project! I may start one soon at Bushcraft Ridge.

[@metroplexchl]

You've got some serious skills kid. Keep it up!

[@tansielexingtonstoryyokai8790]

Wow !!! He got lots of perfectly cut & peeled thin logs easy like. They usually dont come made to order in the forest. I've built lots of teepees. That's the most time consuming part.

[@sethdunlap9868]

You do great work!

[@Lorn058]

Cool video and the FAQ was enlightening

[@mike20971]

That is awesome 👍🏼 good job

[@ryans1789]

Great job, looks like fun.

[@hobens1]

Well done young man

[@noahstaley7076]

This is awesome

[@solsurfer1558]

Looks Awesome 👍