Building a Survival Cabin with Chimney-Fireplace & Wooden Roof in the Wilderness

The building took about 30 days to complete. The design of the cabin was based on visual observations. Such survival shelters were considered amateurish and improvised, built in a hurry from scrap materials.
Some of my tools:
Axe: Vintage handmade carpenter's axe
Knife: HK2 Bushcraft BPS Knives
Hand saw: DniproM 400mm
Shovel: Vintage MPL-50
#bushcraft #survivalcabin #bushcraftimprovisation

[@johnlennon8653]

Fabulous little cabin, but the way you did the chimney is amazing! Blends so well into the entire build and the the sand as a ‘heatsink’ isn’t something that many would think of. My respect to you for that.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for your good feedback and appreciation!

[@rodricbr]

I also appreciate his work but the dirt "heat sink" is a method that is common in old fireplaces

[@johnlennon8653]

@@rodricbr Not often shown though. That was kind of my point.

[@MacroAggressor]

@@rodricbr And yet many wouldn't (and don't) think of it. OP didn't claim it was a new invention.

[@SJPLilac]

Kudos to you, sir! You not only made a cabin that is true to its predecessors, but is also aesthetically pleasing. You made sure to keep the mud smooth, and kept the logs of a similar size, but you did all of that using hand tools like our forefathers did. Thank you for a very pleasing build and video.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you for appreciating my work, it's very pleasant.

[@McofCOD]

Agreed, I’m also proud that he put the angled bar on the door the right way. So many people mess this up.

[@astonmoore6126]

Mostly made with hand tools... notice how all the perfect to length and really difficult notches just happened off screen and then 'poofed' into frame... if you really want too appreciate things done the old school way, watch Primitive Survival, the only real non hack

[@sethhall9614]

​@@astonmoore6126he made a Lincoln log cabin, it's a square. No "complex" notches were ever made once in this video. But yeah they guys who pour concrete in the forest with excavator tracks around their completely legit builds are totally the real deal.

[@astonmoore6126]

@sethhall9614 you clearly haven't watched primitive survival nor did you pay attention in this video.... but yeah, share that 2cent brain fart please

[@p35flash97]

That chimney is a work of art.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for appreciating it, friend!

[@visualdog]

A fire, a bed and a table.Truly that's all you need. This is what a tiny house should be! Perfect proportions - not too big so stays warm with a small fire but big enough for a bed and table.

[@evilhobbes]

Where in the crap do you find logs straighter than milled lumber? There is no way you could build that in Georgia or Arkansas. It would look like a pretzel.

[@silasmcgarrah4796]

I’m an Arkansan. You’re right 😂.

[@JB-uj8mz]

Arkansan here!😂👍🏻

[@mikehart5619]

Southeast Arkansan here. We had forests of straight as an arrow pine trees.

[@vondeppe9739]

Yeah wtf LIES!!!!

[@the80hdgaming]

Looks like he's using Red Pine... Known for growing quite straight... Here in Canada, we use the for utility poles...

[@user-mr1lm4od7k]

Очень интересный проект,а главное компактный и уютный домик,а камин вообще шикарный.Исполнитель этого проекта ну просто супер молодец.Удачи в следующих проектах.

[@alexwelix6870]

Ти з оркостану??

[@user-dq9se5uc6p]

А печка снаружи чтоб улицу отапливать😅😅😅

[@spectatoruotside]

Печь улицу не греет. Для печи содана теплоизоляция из глины и древесины. Открытая каменная часть печи отапливает внутреннее помещение. Это же элементарно понятно. Если конечно мозги в водке не утопить)

[@TDC7594]

Absolutely amazing talent on display! Love the catted chimney especially, going all the way up to the ridgeline so smoke doesn't fill the cabin. Not even most pioneers' cabins got that part right. Instant subscribe.

[@faatimahwaheedbanks2651]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉😂ycff777g777f7g57tyf .😮😂

[@thuyly-wildgirl]

the wooden house you built is so solid and warm. I like your fireplace design the most. It warms the whole house🏚🏚

[@rachellecox1901]

WOW very impressive workmanship. Love the fireplace. The best one I’ve seen so far. Thank you so very much Sir.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@user-ch1lf5pw1q]

Природа дарує неймовірний спокій)) Файний будиночок, а головне тепленький❤

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Дякую! Приємно, що Ви це цінуєте😊

[@alcatraz_bane]

@@Bushcraftimprovisation Я от все ніяк не міг зрозуміти звідки ви. Погортав відео, дивився інфо каналу... Наче і методи будівництва наші, але були сумніви. Тепер бачу що наш хлопець) Підписався) Дякую за роботу, люблю цю тему. Чекатиму на нові проекти :)

[@arfyego0682]

Historically, most of these winter quarters used the issued canvas shelter halves for a roof, simply tacked overtop the simple framework shown here in the beginning. :) great work!!! Love to see winter quarters being represented

[@CPL-team]

Yep he really great and expert work.

[@mahasaledbetter977]

Your cabin builds are my favorite. They are so perfect

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you!

[@declanbyrne3065]

Lionel Messi builds a cabin

[@KrishnaMishra-nq1ql]

😭😭😭

[@Mivieiraaaa]

😂

[@jchalmers28jc]

Lol my first thought too

[@carmenmolina1652]

Hermosa cabaña gracias

[@bngmalz]

ankara messi😂

[@NXGSurvival]

A very beautiful and cozy wooden house..

[@user-uw2of4pg7b]

Декоративная постройка, годная разве что на приусадебном участке. Печь сделана без соблюдения технологии, будет топить улицу. Потрясающий замок на двери - зверя даже не спасёт, не только от человека. Лежак над полом... люди стараются делать как можно выше, ведь там теплее.

[@davidpickens3117]

THAT IS ONE BEAUTIFUL CABIN YOU MADE. I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE WAY THE CHIMNEY CAME OUT. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for the good feedback, glad you appreciated this construction.

[@Chillnlkavilln]

This is the single greatest Lincoln log set I have ever seen!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@Sapayev09]

It's like heaven. Free pleasant life. Good luck on your adventures

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you!

[@BushcraftSurvivalShelter]

right, I love you @Sapayev09

[@Sapayev09]

@@BushcraftSurvivalShelter wow!😐😐

[@Othman-ey4er]

انا مسلم وسعدت بهذا المقطع كثيرا ، حقا إنه تحفة معمارية رائعة ، سلمت يداك

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for appreciating it!

[@lizdg3892]

Wonderful cozy forest home.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Тhanks for watching!

[@saritaford3667]

I absolutely LOVE that fireplace!!!!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisacooper3991]

Wow, this is extraordinary.. really amazin cabin.. and The Civil War Era and Frontier Mountain Men living is my favorite thing.. from Jim Bridger,Hugh Glas to Daniel Boone.. very impressive job.. thanks for sharin.. from South Carolina

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for your interest, I'm glad you appreciated it!

[@user-hi3wn6iy4w]

Супер! Клас! Неперевершено! Мені дуже сподобався цей казковий будиночок! Успіхів!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Дякую!

[@MsG55580]

The ingenuity and skill it takes to make this looks so effortless is truly AMAZING 😍

[@zdzisawakale1230]

Brawo! Super!

[@meghasingh2489]

High level dedication and hard work. Thoroughly enjoyed 👏👏👏

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@niyanlan8928]

Brilliant! At last, someone who doesn’t just appear to stack sticks elegantly and then put a plastic tarp over it and pretend that it’s Bushcraft. Someone who actually spent time building things properly and had a proper roof - well done sir!

[@rostyslavgavrylo2296]

Гарна робота! Молодець! Не хатинка, а витвір мистецтва!👍👍👍👍👍

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Я чекав на Ваш відгук😊 Дякую! Приємно, що цікавитесь!

[@user-mw3nd4pn8z]

Мне очень понравилась ваша работа.Вы мастер своего дела.Домик получился теплым, красивым, добротным.Удачи и ждем новых видио.

[@alexwelix6870]

Ти з оркостану??? А писати без помилок слабо???

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I LIKE the quality of the joinery! Good craftsmanship.🤩🤩 I also admire the proper way you are building the fireplace and chimney: providing for extra thermal mass with that sand.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lexia-me3lr]

Your videos entertain me a lot and I really like what you do with wood to make a little house to stay in. greetings from Mexico

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for the good feedback, glad you like it.

[@ezriggins1452]

The Chimney was brilliant

[@teotonio94]

Você é um carpinteiro por excelência. Parabéns pelo vídeo extraordinário

[@BushcraftSurvivalShelter]

I love you

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks! Just an amateur! 😊

For far one of the best I saw on KZbin. Tanks greeting from Mexico City

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for watching and appreciating it! 🙂💛💙

[@andromedaalpha8971]

Hello my friend, you flashed me again with this wonderful construction! The way the chimney you built here I have never seen before. It is so massive with all the stones and sand inside, it should store and save the heat for a long time. also the sealing between all the logs and the following clay-cover will keep it cosy inside. From my point of view you should rename your channel. This is not bushcraft "improvisation" any more. This is PERFECTION! Again I learned a lot. Thank you for this, stay healty and keep going!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Hi, thanks for the great feedback my friend! I'm glad this chimney doesn't smoke inside, it was a moment of truth for me when I first fired it up. It also has a beautiful fire sound - so relaxing for me. I'm pleased you appreciated this whole construction!

[@Dontfallforit77]

This is awesome as well as the processing of the planks, the part that isn’t shown, that’s a whole other job in and of itself.

[@jonibologna2012]

This is one of the most beautiful and well built cabins i've ever seen. And i've watched alot of these. Wonderful.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for your appreciation, friend.

[@paulfraser5711]

Awesome build great design . My favorite cabin .

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for the great feedback!

[@apolonidisplaton4149]

Άψογος πολλά πολλά μπράβο τα σέβη μου να είσαι πάντα καλά Respekt du bist klasse Bravo alles gute

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Σας ευχαριστώ για τα καλά σας λόγια

[@LeviGordonWright]

Not only did you make it, but you made it without a word... not one f* bomb!

[@ZaaBushcaft]

The amount of work that goes into simple comforts like food, water, heat, light, and something comfortable to sleep in really makes you appreciate and hate our modern world at the same time.❤❤❤

[@joanntucker2742]

Great job! Love your cabin! 👍👏👏😍

[@yassinebenmourade8288]

Great content, unparalleled engineering, watching without a minute of boredom, it's really a great thing. Continue

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for watching and appreciating it!

[@rocket_2000]

This was incredible, loved watching it from start to finish.

[@davidgriego278]

Great Cabin!! Excellent Work!!

[@user-ju1wb5qm2y]

избушка супер! вогт только такая печь врятли зимой обогреет

[@alexwelix6870]

Ти з оркостану???? Навчись хоч писати без помилок , ущербний!

[@vladislavsem104]

Пока горит будет тепло

[@alvaroceciliojuarez9433]

Realmente una obra de arte al natural. Saludos desde Uruguay 🌲🌲🌲🙋

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for appreciating it! Greetings 💙💛

[@EscapeTheMatrix......]

Excellent build and video! (The Fireplace and Chimney worked great!) 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for appreciating it! 💙💛

[@EscapeTheMatrix......]

@@Bushcraftimprovisation you're welcome! Be great to have something like this as an over night get-away or as an emergency bug-out type of place somewhere quiet

[@bhartley868]

Brillant, I wish I had seen this years ago. I really needed that fireplace build idea ...

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you! Glad you liked this concept.

[@lupusa3111]

J'adore la maison, SUPER 👍👍👍👍

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Merci!

[@KeithOlson]

While a rocket mass heater built into the floor would have been easier to build and a *LOT* more efficient than the fireplace and chimney, I have to give you credit for a fantastically put together project. Bravo!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for watching and your great feedback!

[@KemalOzgen]

That chimney is a work of art. yeeees

[@PicnicCamp1998]

mình có đam mê đi trải nghiệm khám phá giống bạn , ngôi nhà của bạn thật tuyệt vời ❤️

[@addisongarrett242]

Axe length! Flawless tool with precision in the right hands as seen nice work!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for the good feedback.

[@ChanhBushcraft88]

Hello my friends, I like your video again

[@Snowisa]

The imagination is second to none. Another Excellent build!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you. I'm pleased that you appreciated it!

[@laurahaughton4523]

Like this one a lot, so nicely done.🌸

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for the good feedback.

[@Jumnun_kum]

Your cabin is beautiful💯. You are awesome👍👍I hope you will have often new video

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Nice, thank you!

[@hunt_trap_fish]

I’m all for doin stuff like this. I guess when I think about “bush craft survival cabins” I don’t think of old 2x6s for shingles and other milled lumber. That being said, this cabin is amazing and you did an **AWESOME** job!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for appreciating it!

[@ruangilmu8588]

a struggle that will not betray the results, I like it and this is very cool

[@ahabstar]

Absolutely outstanding and will probably outlast many modern built McMansions finished today.

[@blackterminal]

That cabin is truly part of the environment. Really Really good! Thank you for sharing.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for appreciating it!

[@Jbzy3000]

The way you built the chimney gave me ideas. Thanks.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it useful.

[@bushcraftbasics2036]

Well done on the cabin and video

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks!

[@user-eg9gr4bo4u]

The beauty in the details. Very practical solutions for the whole construction. You are the best.🌲

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you for appreciating it! 😊

[@alexsulaev4045]

Прекрасный домик вышел.А главное построен душой)👌👍

[@shanesmart3578]

Definitely worth the watch. Keep em comin.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks!

[@cristianalmada-fu6pw]

Amazing work!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks a lot!

[@BuckBarker]

You sir are an excellent craftsman. I’ve always said if I was in a survival type situation, I would have a chance making it with a hatchet. I’ve read accounts of pioneers having this type of chimney. Sometimes everyone would have to run outside and push the chimney over due to it being on fire. Some families would design release mechanisms or build in hooks to hook to a horse to pull it away. I do think it if I had been constructing this I would have harvested more moss and covered the bunk. Very interesting, thanks for publishing your great work. Cheers!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for watching and interesting feedback! With best wishes!

[@fredericklebeault3467]

That mud you got there is really rich in clay nice find!

[@lindacourtney5674]

Love your work. And love the fireplace

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you!

[@BushcraftSurvivalShelter]

I love you

[@user-sh5lo1dj5n]

Ta chingón la casita 😊

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Gracias!

[@spring_bird_19]

The sounds of raindrops on a wooden roof sound incredible

[@LoveP1908]

Excelente!!! Hermosa cabaña muy prolija y asimetrica. Comoda y Acogedora❤ Encantadora

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you for appreciating it! I'm pleased! 😊

[@AnTon-en3jk]

Nice video ♥️👍👍

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you!

[@abz_bushcraft]

I'm glad to see you again, good luck my good friend🍁

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for watching! Good luck!

[@fierandice]

That's is a perfect job 👍🏼

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks!

[@lybowpetrik]

Дуже-дуже гарний будиночок👍 Ти молодець, талант! Продовжуй і на далі творити, успіху і натхнення👍💙💛

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Дякую 😊

[@gabrielavoda4682]

Felicitări pt ce a ieșit,doua mâini harnice pricepute crează întotdeauna ceva frumos!Singurul lucru ce am de comentat,este prea aproape de sol,trebuia o fundație din piatră mai înaltă!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for watching and your good feedback! I hope the low foundation won't lead to mold.

[@potterlinda02]

That is so clever..I wish I could do that!! Video was perfect...so cool

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you for watching!

[@Arcahnslight]

Some fine axemanship on display! Really shows what a motivated individual can accomplish with the right skills and a sharp tool. Excellent!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks. I'm pleased that you appreciated it!

[@TheTdub]

You sir are a TRUE CRAFTSMAN!! Job well done my friend!!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you, friend!

[@peterhodges6684]

Great job !!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks!

[@alphaghostrabbithole5340]

❤ GOOD EPISODE ❤

[@paulandrews8113]

That is the best chimney shaft ever!

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for appreciating it 🙂

[@jonlacey-xh5qq]

Best example of a bushcraft chimney I've seen excellent 👍

[@salsolo2403]

absolutely brilliant 👍

[@kittyvanzandt4407]

I wonder how many times you have to sharpen your ax. That's a well made tool. Thank you for these videos.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

This is a vintage ax that belonged to my great grandfather. I sharpen it very rarely, since its quality is at a high level.

[@kittyvanzandt4407]

@@Bushcraftimprovisation That's amazing. Older tools have such quality that you don't often find in new tools.

[@texasbella576]

That is so cozy! I could sleep there every night and get away from it all! Great job! 😻

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks. I'm pleased that you appreciate it!

[@serhioramos1226]

Нарвался на ваш видеоролик! Это творение трудозатратно,, великолепно братан! Качество👍

[@rickblumenschein2433]

Your right about the logs. They don't come out of the woods looking like fence post lol

[@carolmoore1038]

I have enough in my woods to do it. It is how much sunlight the tree receives. New young growth will do this.

[@romanm9862]

Your outdoor survival skills are absolutely amazing , Very enjoyable to watch and learn .😊

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thanks for watching, glad you appreciate it!

[@BushcraftSurvivalShelter]

I love you so much

[@ramadanboubaker5728]

👍👍👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰

[@Truongbushcraft]

nice video. Your shelter is strong and sturdy. Good sharing🎉

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you for appreciating it, friend!

[@stephensmith9756]

This young man shows us how our early ancestors survived the wilderness and flourished! We’ll done!👍🇺🇸

[@user-qk9zn7nn3j]

Коментар, що складається з восьми слів, успіхів вам

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Дякую! Вам також!

[@matthewsappa5395]

Them logs are straighter than the 2x4s at Home Depot.

[@coop8267]

💀

[@carlwolf7801]

😂😂😂 Facts!!!

[@gud2go50]

Very impressive! A lot of hard work and skill put into your little cabin. Thanks for sharing!😊

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you for appreciating my work! 🙂

[@monicacarrara761]

That chimney really is something else. Great job.

[@Bushcraftimprovisation]

Thank you!

[@JunktionJack]

Those logs are straighter than what you will find for what passes as overpriced lumber at Lowes these days