DON'T BUILD A CABIN. Do this instead.

Many people dream of building a cabin in the wilderness, having that off-grid lifestyle. But building a cabin takes time, money, a fair amount of skill, and definitely HARD WORK!
With lumber and land prices through the roof, it might be time to START that dream with a wall tent- maybe even in your back yard!
A wall tent is an affordable, low-skill alternative to building a cabin with an almost instant return on investment! Imagine putting up a wall tent and enjoying that off-grid lifestyle TODAY, instead of months and thousands of dollars later!
Join me as I give tips and advice about the advantages of starting your off-grid journey with a wall tent and what to look for when purchasing one.
Watch me put up this tent myself:
• Putting up the Wall Te...
Day in the life at an off-grid wall tent:
• Life at an Off Grid Wa...
Wall tent on the Yukon River:
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Wall tent tour:
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[@ruthsmith7338]

My family still has the wall tent that my grandparents used to live in as newlyweds when he worked in the oil fields in Texas during the early 30s. We have the directors chairs, porcelain kitchen pieces, wood poles, etc. I love it! So special.

[@MrJonrocker]

That's awesome! Wall tents are popular in alaska.

[@grandmasstories3418]

Amazing how adaptable women and people in general were in those days. I can't imagine a bride being "swept off her feet" by a guy offering her married life in a tent these days 😁. By coincidence I also lived in a tent for a few months after marrying, because my husband was a war refugee from Angola and had nothing else to offer me at the time 🙂....

[@scray00]

What a great piece of history for your family to still have.

[@AMC-eq3jr]

I'm a city dweller and was wondering how people survived and lived outdoors. I happened to come across your video and was awed by how humbly you invited me into your home. The information and advice you present is selfless and much appreciated. Stay safe and God bless, Brooke.

[@gowest5145]

If you build a cabin, your property taxes will go up when they assess your property. It won't go up with a tent. You can build a platform for your tent and cover it with a canvas top over your tent. Thanks for all your information.

[@ryanscott2548]

What about a wall tent inside a bigger wall tent in the winter

[@ripshot2222]

terrible reason to not build a cabin. also, not sure where you live, but government agents dont comb our 100 acre properties looking for 10x10 off grid cabins... and our property taxes are based on the utility infrastructure of the area not the type of buildings on your property.

[@MissCV]

This is awesome advice!

[@phillipsmom6252]

@@ripshot2222 .... Well in Michigan, You build a “permanent” structure of any kind on your property and your property taxes will go up.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

yes any structure as a dwelling first requires a sewage permit - even if it's a 10 x 10. Sure you can always live under the radar. A tent is technically NOT a structure until after six months - where I have land. So also there's lots of free camping in state and national forests. So technically a person could camp YEAR round with no increase in taxes and NO reason for the guvmint to inspect the property at assessment time (every five years I think in our area they physically check out the property). Anyway - if a person needs a car and therefore a street address for a car license - and therefore a permanent building permit - in our area you can get a street address for a Garage permit. It's a very slick loop hole. So if the land is zoned as seasonal recreation for camping on it - then you are REQUIRED to own a permanent residence elsewhere. BUT if it zoned as Undeveloped Residence due to the Garage permit - with a street address - then you could camp on the land and pay very low taxes - and have a car there also.

[@coleengoodell3550]

My very first camping experience in life was in the Girl Scouts and the camp had wall tents set up, They each had two bunk beds inside, so four campers per wall tent. I will never forget that camping trip and how much I loved staying in these tents. They were perfect. My love of camping started there and has never ended.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

ahh yesss good memories

[@doe729]

That was my very first camping experience also. I loved it.

[@BillLaBrie]

It was in tents.

[@SFlaidlaw101]

The best part about this is that you can test out the lifestyle before you invest ✌️

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yes totally!

[@SFlaidlaw101]

@@therealgirlinthewoods Thanks for sharing!

[@yousifyousif2197]

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[@LaoSoftware]

I wonder if she ever encounter Sasquatch in the wild. Just like UFO's are real, the military has release videos about them. Many people have witness Sasquatch when camping, hiking, etc.

[@guybeaudry4937]

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[@johninalaska4437]

Hi Brooke, great tutorial and you gave a lot of facts for choosing the right tent. This brings back memories of living in a wall tent for 5 years in Southwest Alaska. That was some of my best years. Thanks

[@richowens1529]

Tell us more!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

good stuff!

[@LiLoTech]

@@flutingaround I've heard peppermint works pretty good. You would need it pretty concentrated though. Mix it in a small spray bottle and mist any areas of entry. Good luck.

[@lauralight1078]

I love this. For added protection from sun, weather, etc... I’d install another heavy duty - not tent, but a duplicate larger, roof... extended about five feet on back and sides..l then extends about 20 feet in the front... as a porch that you can possibly screen in later! I love extra roofs with about two foot clearance on top of the tent. We had a friend do this to his mobile home... it made it sooo comfortable. When storms came, could leave the windows with screen open... if was awesome.

[@therasheck]

Thank you, I am sure a KZbin search I could find myself some examples but I haven't so your testimony of tent/rv under roof experiences is what I needed!

[@sjr7822]

If only you could post pictures on YT comment section, I would love to see that setup

[@ZekeMan62]

Got a pic or link?

[@bellyacres3jillyandkerry281]

I love that peg bedframe design...can take down.

[@nextpagepj9058]

Thanks for the great info! I follow a guy on here called NorthernSeclusion and he "built" his tent years ago. You'd swear it's a cabin but it's not, it's a TENT! Wall tents are awesome!

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

Technically it is a cabin if it is up for more than six months - it becomes a structure.

[@barbsteward5166]

The tent is featured more on his “Joe and Zach’s Survival “ channel.

[@randallweaver7718]

Am i the only one that literally love's this woman?

[@saginawdan]

Hmmm...I don't think you're the only one.😁

[@timewilltell5476]

Not at all. There are many of us that admire her. Very special woman indeed and has a very balanced grip on life! Thank you Brooke for leading us to new adventures!

[@randallweaver7718]

@@saginawdan sorry Daniel. Not intruding, just admiring

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

hahaha thanks much

[@saginawdan]

@@randallweaver7718 👍

[@AndrewBlack343]

I love that your cat comes camping with you.

[@kevindouglas8768]

I started with a 48 foot semi trailer because I had to move all my stuff out of the house rental. After I build my insulated structure, I'll keep the semi trailer as a work shop and storage shed. I love the Wall tent idea for people that just want to get to the property so they can be there to get the work part done. Good job Brook.

[@richardcrouse5559]

Have been camping in vintage wall tents for years. Your video of wall tents with all the seasons in mind. Well said with experience and history. Agree 👍

[@helmuthschultes9243]

I always preffer a floored tent, to assist with excluding spiders, centipedes, scorpions, snakes, ticks etc, at least make it harder for these to get into the tent.

[@MobileAura]

Literally 0 reason to spend insane money/time building some stupid cabin when you can pop these up and connect them/build them simpler or prebuilt garages.

[@cailin5309]

Assist being the keyword .. they still get in. Also floor maintenance becomes another chore. They rub, rip.. it’s definitely more secure feeling though. My boyfriend & I lived in a cabin tent with a floor for like 9 months one year. I’d never have entertained the idea of going without a floor before that experience but now I totally would.

[@helmuthschultes9243]

@@cailin5309 certainly a choice to not have a tent floor. Also depends on the environment where set up. I still prefer a floor and cleanup any that get through. I also do not walk direct on that floor but use equivale t durable floor cover like indoor/outdoor carpet or rubberised matting. A little surface insecticide also manages the limited number of hazardous pests that get through. Rather that than get dangerously sick due to diseases from ticks or venomous bites of spider, centipede, scorpion etc

[@Jay68Tay]

I was literally about to ask this. Our property has snakes and scorpions and I don't want to find any more of those inside than absolutely necessary. So you're saying having the added floor helps that? I will still have an indoor outdoor carpet or the padded floor tiles hopefully that will keep the floor of the tent in good shape a little longer.

[@MobileAura]

@@Jay68Tay oh yeah having a floor is an absolute crucial thing the only thing that will bother you out there will be other critters, better than humans but still a bother.

[@aileenefields337]

You are Such a Good Explainer!!You & Dave are a Real Team!!

[@juliecook1287]

Thankyou for taking the time to share this information about the tent. Very helpful. It is so nice of you to show us.

[@mbeaux5693]

I love these. When I was little we had a huge one with a divider in the middle. Those were the best camping trips.

[@claramullen]

Great explanation of the wall tent Brooke.

[@earlyriser8998]

nice discussion about the wall tent

[@gbmarie836]

My daughter and I are binge watching season 4 and 5 of Alone to see you and your Hubby in all your courage and strength. Good show and your bravery is to be admired. You two have exceptional talent for shelters and warm fires. Love your channel.

[@garyseitz6133]

Brooke, when I was in the military we used to dig a small trench around our tents with a small trench leaving away at the point of the tent and that way you don't need a bottom or floor. It really helps when it rains

[@jeffburnham6611]

Helps to build on a gentle slope, or you have to slope your trenches. If you don't and you get a heavy rain, the trenches quickly fill with water and start coming under the flaps right into your tent.

[@philgiglio7922]

Key point to keep water out of the interior of the tent during a heavy rain...DO NOT TOUCH THE CANVAS on the inside. All you will do is cause the water to wick to the inside and you will have a leak!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rainq3ljgceGn9E A rain fly will also help keep there interior temp down,

[@dalebannon8503]

Trenching. If you own your own property, you can do as you please. Anywhere else, trenching is highly frowned upon.

[@dalebannon8503]

The best place to set up a tent is on flat ground at the top of a knoll with no dead trees near you. Dead trees in a wind can be a widow maker.

[@DarkAvatar1313]

@@dalebannon8503 A responsible camper returns the land back to the previous condition as much as possible before they leave so it should be not a problem; those who aren't a responsible camper should be ousted rather than punish everyone for their actions.

[@MrRdefrank]

As always a great, very informative, well made video. I have been tent camping and outdoors-ing it for 63 years now. I still learn something new from you and your husband every time I watch one of your videos, or go camping myself. Nice to have an activity that one never stops learning about it and oneself.

[@Mayra.Xochitl]

thank you for being so thorough and for sharing.

[@mimiescape2023]

I don't usually ......but you bring sunshine into my life...and loads of inspiration!

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

Thanks for the info especially on pricing and resale, this seems a really affordable option whether for long term or until you can get a more permanent structure built! Also your pets are adorable :)

[@michelelynn6914]

Great information Brooke! I love a walk tent absolutely cozy

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming

[@Nacny215]

So happy to have found your channel. You are utterly inspiring, so much so that I’ve begun compiling my own “off grid” shopping list for the future anticipation of my family to move in this direction as well. God bless you for being such a courageous independent woman!

[@michaelstewart3890]

I had so many 'oh, I didn't think of that' moments, thanks for the video. My wife and I have been looking at weekend/retreat properties and I think this would be a great way to expand our options for setting ourselves up in one. I was thinking of using a trailer but this is a good and cheaper option. So many ideas!

[@goingoutwithkevin7226]

Love the video. I just bought a 12 oz, fire, water, mildew resistant, 18'×23' wall tent with a 12' cook shack to live in when I make my move next month to North Carolina from SoCal. I plan on buying land and milling my own wood to build a platform. You rock, Dave's a lucky guy to have such a cool wife, I may need his and your advise in the future for my tent.

[@pcfriese4570]

Great video Brooke! What a great answer to camping/living without a lot of expense. Love what you do!

[@janepilkington9293]

Haven't seen you lately. Glad you're back.

[@donaldgough8580]

awesome vidoe!! thanks brooke. I'm definitely loving the wall tent.

[@whislerwildlands2903]

Im almost done with mine! I wish I could share my photos with you! I ended up building a wood frame! I love it!

[@monicalynnjames]

Thank you for sharing such great practical knowledge I just bought 2 acres in the mountains of West Virginia and your video really helped me to find a way to get onto my land on a budget! I can't thank you enough and you go girl!!!!

[@kirkandrade9967]

I just wanted to stop and say thank you, Brooke. I live out in the woods. And because of your video, you helped me a lot and deciding what tent and what kind of tent that I needed. You've been a lot of help

[@walkabootpilgrim4937]

You and the hubby are trUly inspirational

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thank you! 😊

[@walkabootpilgrim4937]

Hopefully see more content from y'all

[@dantoddp1]

Brooke, Great Vid as always. As for Army Tents Or Artic Tents , you can buy a White liner for them, brightens them right up and makes them seem far warmer, then just the green.

[@IAM963HZ]

Good idea looks so peaceful

[@sherry1674w]

Thank you for putting this together. Awesome information.

[@thomasfletcher4765]

A wall tent like that , I could definitely live in for the rest of my days .

[@cjcj6945]

Loved this video Brooke! Instructional, but done in a personable & easy to understand manner! Thank you... that was fun & informative!🏕☀️🌲🏞

[@starsfromheaven7382]

Looks really cozy! Great tips!

[@jmcintyre1420]

Best video by far on this subject , thanks !

[@lisaogg6337]

A lot of good information! Thanks! God Bless y'all

[@blackpackhomesteadchrisand7337]

Loved you on Alone. I route for you in all aspects of life. Thank you for all the great entertainment!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

why thank you!

[@Templar451]

The bit about the rainfly protecting the tent but replacing it when it wears out is VERY true. One of the boy scout camps near me (Camp Thunder) has been using the same wall tents for almost 2 decades, up year round while replacing the canvas flys over them every 4-5 years. UV rays and falling debris gets them. HUGE savings.

[@Gemma-lg7lf]

Absolutely loved this, you got me dreamin again. Thank you Brooke and may God bless all your adventures :)

[@thomashickey3195]

THIS LADY EXPLAINS IT ALL, GOOD VIDEO!

[@lindyworthington1651]

My parents put up a wall tent when they built their house back in the '50's. My oldest sis was 6 months old. They lived in it for about 6 months.

[@michaelkelly8061]

Lot of good and helpful information done very quickly. Thank you for your time on this. I used a tent like this as a gold prospector over 40 years ago and it brought back good memories. Thanks again.

[@HALee-]

Love it! More doable for some of us older disabled ladies! Thanks so much for all the great tips too!

[@michaelgrimm4463]

The whole video was awesome especially the end when supper was cooking

[@Downeastwaves]

Thanks so much! Great advice!

[@thecordlesscarpenter7956]

Love the sandals girl! Getting ready to start my own journey and you really hit my story on the nose... not enough time, not enough money and not ready to build "the cabin" just yet but want to get on my land. The wall tent will be my solution! Thanks for the sharing your wisdom (both you and hubs)!

[@roninsurvivor4640]

This is way better than a "tutorial". I appreciate the level of detail and experience here. thanx!

[@giterdone9013]

Right on girl, now ya can really settle in at the new property! I can’t thank you enough for all your inspiration in my first year off grid, power to the women, we can do this. ❤️

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

That is awesome!

[@hildegardkhelfa5358]

Thank you very much. This was very informative.

[@tractormantp2113]

Glad I found your channel again ! I like the idea of a Wall tent , that’s cool

[@tammyevans7333]

This is great as always! Thanks!

[@lindawoods6841]

Thank you thank you thank you for talking about the tent!! Great advice and information, great examples.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

THANKS for a very comprehensive discussion about selecting, accessorizing, setting up, and living with a wall tent.

[@driftlesshermit9731]

Great advice and tips as always. Thanks.

[@tgh9686]

Thanks Brook,really appreciate it 🌺💕from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦

[@denisenj7648]

Love those colorful sandals.

[@UrbanGrrl69]

Great tips Brooke. You have loads of experience here so it’s good to know the insider experience.

[@elmhaven]

You blow my mind. Nothing scares you. Nothing stands in your way. Nothing is too big to accomplish. 👏 👏 👏

[@mickeyjohnson1137]

Nice tent. An electrician's conduit cutter will cut through that pipe in a matter of seconds.

[@lindagreening5718]

Oju

[@igoski1582]

I don't know how a conduit cutter works, but I do know a thin cut off wheel on a small 4 inch grinder will cut any metal I want to cut. It's fast and easy.

[@normgraham8630]

I was thinking the same thing.... A pipe cutter, cuts thru that stuff quickly.

[@davegreen3262]

Well done, lived in a tent for 35 years. 👍👍

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Omg...that’s epic.

[@shirleymurphy1958]

Love our wall tent . We have a removable floor we built ourselfs. And also beautiful back stove pipe vent . It was made by Currier Canvas Work in Belmont Maine. We so enjoy it. Love these videos. They have so much informative info. Thanks our family love all you do.

[@johnmacgregor324]

Great intro to wall tents - thanks.

[@jansmit4628]

Adding 2 or 3 vertical poles spread over the length of the ridge pole, would increase the strength by a lot for winter snow.

[@Suzanne1999]

I just love this idea. Idk, I don't think that's a bad price at all. I saw the video where you assembled the tent ... or a tent like it. I was like, holy crap, I wish we lived closer so we could be friends. That was impressive, Brooke!👍

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cpwatching5647]

our wall tent advice and insights are well received. Great video! Thank you.

[@robotica6089]

Love it! Inspirational and informative. ❤

[@xmen1968]

Great video 📹. Watching from manitoba Canada 🇨🇦👌👍

[@tnwhitley]

I love this idea. Wall tents with insulation can be lived in 365 even in really cold climates.

[@robinmoore5181]

Very cool advice. Thanks Brook.🌸

[@gwenrobinson3521]

Brooke I just love your family and the spirit you have. I never comment much, but I am learning to love outdoors again. Thanks for sharing. Hugs to Daisy Mazey, such a beautiful well behaved dog.

[@davenghiem364]

This is actually my style. I have this crazy fantasy of going up into the Appalachian mountains, setting up this kind of shelter, living off the land and practicing karate every day. Like the movie "Fighter in the Wind." Thanks for the advice on how to do this! I think I've spent over half a year researching wall tents, and still not quite sure where to start, till I saw this video.

[@Mtlk77]

Check out her husband’s channel Bushradical. He has a few great videos on wall tents

[@VinceDiaz]

Seems like a great option for a temporary "cabin" when building a off grid cabin.

[@MadderMel]

Looks lovely ! With all the natural light streaming in !

[@warnerwells1425]

This is one of the best videos you've done ... sorta like right up there with prayer. THANK YOU!

[@janicesolie9482]

Wow talk about carma..we was talking about getting a wall tent just before I turned my tablet on...THANK YOU

[@HANA-mw1rf]

Yeah that's definitely not how karma works.

[@belle42]

That's google listening to your conversations and then sending the video. lol

[@ed5042]

and another great video!

[@sallyfrenette9643]

A lot of great info on wall tents. Thank you.☺️

[@2woman1Journey]

We are gonna do one in Az. It barely rains and never snows out in the desert, this is PERFECT

[@oceanbluelady7760]

Just add a quiet generator, maybe some solar panels & bam! Tv, radio, lights, maybe a lap top! Oh yeah!

[@loudasthunder]

Forget all the fuss of a gas generator! Better to go with a Bluetti power bank, or the like. . .

[@sevenravens]

@@loudasthunder how does that work without electricity, Einstein? 😂🙈🙄

[@loudasthunder]

@@sevenravens The Bluetti power bank works with solar panels sir.

[@neonmoon4016]

Lights Yes, but that’s why I’d want to be out in the woods, to get away from the TV and wifi. I would build a fire, sit around and enjoy my friends.

[@phredphlintstone6455]

I forget the company, but it's a gravity generator. As far as technology in the woods, it's nice to be able to look at the weather.

[@joshuaewalt486]

I have the same tent , absolutely love it. Mobile cabin, it makes the whole forest a potential campsite 👍

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

How do you move it? Is it stealth or will blm let you do this for 2 weeks at a time?

[@joshuaewalt486]

@@dreamingrightnow1174 ......a year and plenty of set ups, tear downs and relocations later. 😂 I personally use my pickup bed (8' with a topper) to move. I pack all of my gear, into it and definitely would not consider this setup stealthy. I like to use my Polaris ranger and a small utility trailer, Once the road becomes impassable for a full size 4x4 pickup. This setup can also be packed in on horseback (although lodge poles would absolutely be necessary in that situation) and depending on your level of comfort requirements, can be quite a minimalistic setup. 🤷🏻‍♂️ The possibilities are nearly endless with a tent like this. The main thing is just getting out there and enjoying the outdoor experience. There is no wrong way, as long as you're doing it safely. 🇺🇸🤘

[@maryeliason1504]

I saw your previous video after this one & saw how you made your well. Thanks for replies. Love your videos.

[@user-di5jz3ee1k]

I love watching your videos Brooke 😊 You have such awesome energy and it makes me happy. You are an inspiration to me. I grew up in the country in southwestern Ontario and I long for that again. I feel like watching your videos is like reliving my childhood. Maybe I'll be fortunate to be back there again. City life has been stressful. God bless you and your family Take care 🥰

[@p99shooter]

2 seconds in.. I was lookin at da woof, and you scared the crap outta me 🤣👍🏼

[@mikebjornstad5855]

My hunting buddies and I use a fourteen by twenty wall tent. We use indoor/outdoor carpet on the ground. I've lived in it for 25 days straight. In elevation 5500ft in the Cascade Mountains. A wood stove is a must, that was a great comment about keeping the snow off.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yesss good stuff

[@HotBoxnChevys]

Worshington😁🤣

[@marthabradas8873]

great idea and presentation for a wall tent, thank you so much for posting!!!!

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again BROOKE Super info and presentation! Remembering when I saw you in it before I thought it was a perfect in between cabin. You have yours so honey and comfortable... Thx as always for sharing. Always happy to see you and DaWoof!! Stay safe and God bless.

[@sandyhartman2310]

This was great! Your cat was so cute…so many places to sit, must use them all! ❤️

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yesss

[@beljw8749]

@@therealgirlinthewoods Aww please don't kill the little mouses they are so cute!!!! 😍👍🐁🐭🤗

[@debbiegardner8317]

Hi there Brooke from England. That would be my dream, simple lifestyle with family.Just recently found your channel love it. Give woof and kitties cuddles from me.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

welcome!

[@joycejackson9315]

Agreed wall tents are fun and easy to understand.

[@ryanbattistoni9775]

This is awesome information...somebody who is clearly passionate and cares

[@gwenzenk3748]

Need a tent like that for me n grandchildren to camp in