Building a stone and wood survival bushcraft shelter in the woods

This video features my construction of a stone-cum-wood shelter in a beautiful far-off forest. The biggest challenge in building this shelter was to collect stones from a seasonal creek a short distance away. It took me a great deal of time; it was time consuming and labour-intensive.
What’s more, there was a tree-dwelling squirrel which not only walked away with my food-stuffs from time to time but also disturbed my sleep in the night. Typically feeding on nuts and seeds, it had sensed edibles down in my camp and couldn't resist. Whenever I would go to collect stones or bring logs, I would have been apprehensive about the squirrel.
Once the walls were completed, I cut logs from fallen trees and then put the roof on the shelter. I used pebbles to cover the small gaps between logs; mortared, and then spread dried leaves of pine on it. Next, I put a tarpaulin and covered it with leaves of spruce tree. After that, I put mud on the leaves and gave the shelter a flat surface.
Meanwhile, the weather turned bad and it began to snow. I made a door for the shelter in haste; it wasn't perfect and substantial, I think. While I was putting a door bolt, a snowstorm hit out of nowhere. A seemingly unending stream of snowfalls started and disrupted my work. I was not only to make some necessary works inside the shelter but to build a second roof on it as well.
Moreover, I was running low on food because some of it had been stolen by squirrels. So I reached a decision to leave for now. Once the snow clears, I will go back and carry out the remaining work.
If you enjoyed watching this video, please consider subscribing to the channel as I have more interesting projects in the pipeline.
#stoneshelter #bushcraft #outdoors
If you didn't watch part one of this project, here is a link to it.
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[@thinkwilderness]

This video features my construction of a stone-cum-wood shelter in a beautiful far-off forest. The biggest challenge in building this shelter was to collect stones from a seasonal creek a short distance away. It took me a great deal of time; it was time consuming and labour-intensive. What’s more, there was a tree-dwelling squirrel which not only walked away with my food-stuffs from time to time but also disturbed my sleep in the night. Typically feeding on nuts and seeds, it had sensed edibles down in my camp and couldn't resist. Whenever I would go to collect stones or bring logs, I would have been apprehensive about the squirrel. Once the walls were completed, I cut logs from fallen trees and then put the roof on the shelter. I used pebbles to cover the small gaps between logs; mortared, and then spread dried leaves of pine on it. Next, I put a tarpaulin and covered it with leaves of spruce tree. After that, I put mud on the leaves and gave the shelter a flat surface. Meanwhile, the weather turned bad and it began to snow. I made a door for the shelter in haste; it wasn't perfect and substantial, I think. While I was installing a door bolt, a snowstorm hit out of nowhere. A seemingly unending stream of snowfalls started and disrupted my work. I was not only to make some necessary works inside the shelter but to build a second roof on it as well. Moreover, I was running low on food because some of it had been stolen by squirrels. So I reached a decision to leave for now. Once the snow clears, I will go back and carry out the remaining work. If you enjoyed watching this video, please consider subscribing to the channel as I have more interesting projects in the pipeline. If you didn't watch part one of this project, here is a link to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2ezkHSfnbGAaac

[@mrwest5552]

yes, Scientists sent that squirrel there for a very important experiment.

[@edwardcfinklein198]

Finally, a great video of constructing a shelter without showing how to cook a meal. Thank you.

[@thinkwilderness]

Glad you liked it!

[@KMote-qx9wn]

Seriously. You’re so right. Why do they think we want to watch them eat?

[@talbenavraham1478]

I always fast forward the cooking part as it's just filler.

[@user-ly5si2ci5e]

Rather sparky there. Don't let travail matters bother you. It's really not personal❤

[@RuralAsia]

So, design more widgets?

[@grantholmes5661]

I love buildings made of stone. I love this.

[@RuralAsia]

Seeing this, everything I want. great house.

[@car4fowler]

I love the stone work!

[@Samirinthewild]

👍

[@1Fracino]

What a solidly constructed shelter, may you enjoy it's protection for all the years of your life !!

[@debibliss6541]

Wow...just wow! That has got to be the best use of natural resources that's in the area and it looks amazing! And it looks different, more solid. And no cooking!! Thank you. Can hardly wait to see what you do next.😊

[@thinkwilderness]

Thanks for watching. Next I plan to put a second roof on it and live there for some time. Still there’s heavy snow and all the logs I had cut off are buried. Once the snow clears, I will go back to complete the remaining work.

[@jimboyd7825]

A true woodsman!

[@thinkwilderness]

Thanks for watching my friend.

[@gulbarakipchakbaeva6095]

Какой тяжёлый труд, построить каменный дом! Вам спасибо за видео! Удачи и успехов Вам! Здоровье и долгих лет жизни! С меня лайк и подписка! Кыргызстан! 🙋👏👏👏👍

[@clemetenemoore259]

This is sheer genius.

[@thinkwilderness]

Thanks for watching.

[@evelinlieder3849]

Какая красота кругом! Снег идёт, тишина,спрятаться есть где! ❤😊

[@Adamomart]

Best shelter build I’ve seen online.

[@1OneWithNature]

Nice job with the stone shelter. 🙂

[@thinkwilderness]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@erlindareyes9720]

I like to see where you placed your wood heater for harsh weather. Good job building such a difficult project.

[@MrsMoon-qs2gf]

I grew up in California and hiked and camped throughout the Sierra Nevadas. The sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana) is unique to the Sierras and into parts of Oregon. It is lovingly embraced within your cabin! ❤

[@thinkwilderness]

Thanks for watching.

[@joannemaryland3193]

This is a masterpiece!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-mk9ig5sw7i]

Вы просто умный,рукастый,аккуратный и трудолюбивый человек.Благодарю Вас за то,что вы есть.И здоровья-,здоровья вам

[@mack8488]

Very beautifull build in a nice place...

[@user-pr9zy7gr5s]

Сколько труда вложено. Так аккуратно построено. Вы молодец.

[@thinkwilderness]

На это у меня ушло почти два месяца. Планирую поставить вторую крышу. Спасибо за просмотр.

[@user-ub7li7ed5q]

@@thinkwilderness Успехов Вам! Огромную работу проделали! Вторая крыша будет со скатами от осадков? это хорошо! а ручки на дверь и разные крючки для утвари в доме можно из веток дерева и коряг делать!

[@patrickcorley4907]

Amazing work!!

[@thinkwilderness]

Thanks a lot!

[@gunvormagarity-groves8005]

...and without a companion dog!😅

[@RuralAsia]

công việc tuyệt vời hãy tiếp tục nhé

[@Samirinthewild]

Perfect done

[@user-rn3yn5yu8u]

Просто класс!! Я восхищён! Мастерство и в плотницком деле и в деле камнетёса!

[@sergioluizdasilva1697]

An incredible cabin made with stones in the middle of the forest! I believe that, due to the thickness of the walls, it should be well heated in winter and quite cool in summer. Greetings from Brazil

[@thinkwilderness]

Yeah, I agree.

[@davidgriego278]

Now this is a totally Well Built Shelter! A Work of Archteucture!😊😊😊😊

[@thinkwilderness]

Glad you think so!

[@sabrinadalma2895]

Du solide . Tout est solide à la force de vos bras . Bravo . J'ai hâte de voir la suite 👍👍👍

[@NXGSurvival]

What an underground wonder, hopefully one day I will also build such a beautiful house

[@ih.0905]

외국분들은 솜씨도 좋고, 끈기가 있네요. 다른 많은 영상들도 글을 다 안 쓰고, 또한 솜씨 좋은거 부럽네요

[@user-gh8ml9yb1y]

Красивая каменная постройка! Браво!

[@steiner554]

That lookslike an extremely solid structure! I like the fact you use stones.

[@thinkwilderness]

Glad you like it!

[@dianamazzullo9065]

Great job. ❤

[@thinkwilderness]

Thank you! 😊

[@guillermoonabia]

Wow.. amazing 🤩

[@fenito-78123]

Радует что стены толстые, дом не развалиться через неделю после сьемки.

[@thinkwilderness]

Да, стены толстые и крепкие. Оно не упадет. Я всегда стараюсь сделать свое убежище устойчивым, долговечным и крепким.

[@suemoore1965]

❤ THANKS FOR SHARING ❤️

[@vivienhill7934]

amazing--and clever

[@mtgemperor]

Love the overall design. Making me think of dwarves; "rock and stone" and all that . . . BTW, I am a bit concerned about the slope of your roof; it may be too shallow. Would hate for all that stone and wood to collapse on your head during a heavy snowstorm.

[@thinkwilderness]

Thanks for your concern, I appreciate it. However, the walls and roof are solid enough to withstand heavy snowfalls and storms. The slopes are that way because I plan to put a second roof on the shelter in coming days.

[@barbybushcraft]

Legal! Boas vibrações

[@cheshkat6321]

Interesting. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@devindersingh3045]

I love stone work.. Amazing shelter for any type of weather.. Because stones automatically change them self according to weather and mud stop overhearing in shelter ...Excellent, amazing shelter.. Thanks for the video but you didn't show inside of the shelter after completion.. I'm from india Namaste🙏🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@thinkwilderness]

Yes, you are right.

[@outdoorsbeyondnature1980]

Think Wilderness- sounds like a survivalist, learning bushcraft skills. 22:38

[@user-iy8ue3bh5s]

Колоссальная работа и замечательный результат,дом из камня это солидно, подписался.

[@thinkwilderness]

Thanks

[@vidadetiozinho]

O visual das paredes ficou lindo. Aqui no Brasil não temos neve... deve ser muito legal passar um tempo nessa cabana. Parabéns pela trabalho

[@butchlewis2136]

Awesome work!

[@thinkwilderness]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@justinsmith847]

I would love to see this in person

[@Maria-di9wb]

Het ziet er sterk en solide uit. Veel werk maar met resultaat.👍

[@RBN181]

Nature gives man at free of cost

[@user-cb1mx9lr8q]

Muy hermoso parece de pelicula ,gracias

[@AnTon-en3jk]

Nice video ♥️👍👍

[@user-us2oo6it9d]

Проект интересный и необычный.

[@BarberBobDetecting]

Tremendous structure

[@jovankamarkovicgagne4709]

Is this cement that you make as connection between rocks? Everything looks very natural, beautiful; job very nicely done 🎉

[@hhl31636]

Hey Brother. When are you going to finish it. I'm really anxious to see how it turns out. Love it so far.

[@user-us2oo6it9d]

Наверное все камни в лесу собрал. Чтобы такие толстые стены положить. Это тяжести. Да и лес видно старый. Деревья вековые ели и сосны. Дом капитальный построил.

[@robustiano9036]

Una cabaña muy rubusta. Con el grosor de las paredes, y la estufa encendida, no tendrá frio. Salud !!

[@thinkwilderness]

Gracias por ver. Planeo reemplazar la chimenea si logro conseguir otra. Sí, las paredes son sólidas y gruesas. Cada vez que vuelvo, enluciré las paredes y taparé los huecos. También planeo ponerle otro techo.

[@robustiano9036]

@@thinkwilderness Un trabajo enorme. En todos los sentidos. Salud !!

[@johnthomson1579]

Maybe make door double thickness for insulation - it’s the weak point.

[@harunbinamahmudi2915]

Great job

[@thinkwilderness]

Thanks for watching.

[@lostcabrio]

Should have taken the bark of the trees, now they will rot very quickly

[@user-ts5zb8rt8x]

Ребята, а зачем камни на крыше, между бревен? Забросал бы крышу только соломой с глиной...

[@user-us2oo6it9d]

Все камни придётся около дома убирать. Чтобы не спотыкается. Да по камням тяжело ходить.

[@user-ft3oj7uk7c]

Bro we need a second floor, heating, and finishing off the inside as well as the front.

[@Markus-fw4px]

Whats the wooden blocks for? And why did you make a flat roof?

[@youngchu6504]

stone house In winter,warmer In summer,cooler

[@curtisboswell2619]

Why didn't you build a fireplace and chimney, while building the walls to your shelter? It would have been far more comfortable, with some warmth. A fireplace is no more difficult to build, than a rock wall... Probably easier.

[@user-gh8ml9yb1y]

Мне нравится ваша работа! Подписалась на ваш канал. Могу я спросить, как вас зовут и где находится эта локация? Я смотрю вас в Беларуси, Минск

[@karakum_outdoors]

my friend, you built a good shelter, and where are you from? ?😊💪🤝

[@thinkwilderness]

Thank you 👍

[@Zawiyah]

wow...

[@jimcox7232]

Nice stone work, but you should have stripped all the logs

[@thinkwilderness]

Thanks for your suggestion. I will remove the barks once I go back to finish the project.

[@ShelterShelter123]

اوکی زیبا بود❤

[@thinkwilderness]

ممنون از تماشای دوست من پر برکت بمان❤️

[@mudguardalridzuan5338]

That soil flat roof.. design flaw

[@biglyon8802]

He tries so hard to build such a good and strong object and in the end he gets a mud roof that only brings moisture and rots the supporting wood !!!

[@user-mb9qu7ci8j]

👍🤝

[@user-vd1kv4qt8n]

Столько труда, важно при строительстве из брëвен удалять кору обязательно, иначе "мартышкин" труд.

[@user-tq6iz2oj6k]

Καλησπέρα!!!! Σε ποιά χώρα του Πλανήτη είστε???????????

[@user-cz5bx5pq5v]

What country is this ? Enjoyed it

[@jimboyd7825]

What tribe does your heritage come from?

[@mack8488]

What tribe does YOUR heritage come from.....nòt a very polite one thats for sure...

[@hhl31636]

How do you plan to heat it? I wish you had shown that.

[@thinkwilderness]

I had installed a fireplace temporarily but unfortunately, I missed filming it. Hope I can show it in the next video!!

[@ellas88]

You are legend masterpiece how long it take;

[@thinkwilderness]

Almost a month and a half.

[@ellas88]

@@thinkwilderness great congratulations again you must have very patience as a person

[@thinkwilderness]

@@ellas88 yeah, one has to be patient while building a shelter in the forest. It’s not easy and takes a great deal of time and effort.

[@user-hy8tv6nl3v]

👍🙌👏❤👏❤

[@kanalkurdistan]

@ Building a stone and wood survival shelter

[@koshelievoleksandr]

В умеренном климате в каменом доме зимой будет сыро и холодно и ни какая печка не спасет потому что стены будут промерзать

[@lowersaxon]

So much wasted talent. You guys of the „I built a fortress in the wilderness, without an axe, without a tent, without clothes, without food, in heavy rainstorm and deadly blizzards“ type, you should build cities in civilization. That would be much more interesting. Bushcraft videos? OMG.

[@viriatoviseu]

Very bad video.

[@albertoaguila8688]

Super unnecessary and excessive expenditure of wood!! This is called wasting resources, and having very little respect for nature.

[@mrwest5552]

possibly to stand there for a very long time. 🏚