First Overnight in the Cabin (FINALLY!)

[@TAOutdoors]

Happy New Year! Thank you to all subscribers, both old and new, for supporting my channel and following along on my adventures. 2025 will see me venturing to new places and new content, I am sure you will enjoy it! - Mike

[@gabba5423]

Happy New year to you and your family.Thanks for the videos.I truly enjoy watching them.

[@benjaminbroadhurst8863]

Happy New Year to you all chap, can't wait to see what 2025 has to offer us all 😊

[@pyronymph-868]

Happy New Year Mark

[@rev.dennisp.sepulveda5965]

HAPPY NEW YEAR MATE!! I applaud you for making family first. Your videos are great. Keep 'em coming.

[@freddyoutdoors]

Happy new year

[@etherd]

That tail never stops wagging. Bless that dog.

[@twobob]

Lucky it's not a squirrel

[@rehoboth_farm]

Cement backer board like they use for tile is great behind a stove. It's easy to source and not incredibly expensive.

[@1TSRyan]

This, plus a 12mm air gap behind the hardbacker. Also, please get a CO alarm mounted!

[@gregorytinkler5385]

This this this. You can also tack some thin sheet metal to it to reflect some of the heat back. Don't burn your cabin down!!!

[@Coxeysbodgering]

He has one, you can see it on the worktop​@@1TSRyan

[@draege626]

Careful flicking water off your hands when you have a fire going. Explosive glass won't be fun.

[@wrxs1781]

I enjoyed the video, and heat shielding around the combustible wall's would be an asset, also a smoke and carbon monoxide detector is a must for an overnighter.

[@Steve-318]

Being in a small place like that helps to appreciate the basic things in life. Happy new year.

[@gayleblydenstein4338]

I just love your dog. So loyal and sweet. Oh, and your cabin is great too!!

[@thepintman6166]

Id only love to have my father around to do all of these projects with, enjoy every minute of your time with him

[@almadeckard8360]

I, too, just endured an E. coli infection. Thank You, and enjoy your campout in your woodland. It will be sweet when the little ones can enjoy the camp, too.

[@Mountaincamping-u4v]

I am willing to live like this forever because I love nature and camping in the forest🙋🏻‍♀️♥️

[@rmil4531]

You are such a smashing lad. I’ve watched you for years from before your children arrived and I’m so pleased you’ve got your shed sorted. You so deserve to get on. Happy New Year.💕

[@katepolloway5314]

Awe jax, the best cabin companion. Great video

[@rubyjackson5630]

Great video to end the year!! Family is Everything, thanks for being an awesome Dad, and husband .That speaks volumes about how you were raised. Great parenting skills. You could do fold down table in your cabin and even fold down bunks on the wall. Love the kitchenette!! 😊🎉

[@kristoferjakistam832]

Bigger wind and i think bye bye throne 😮

[@claytonfite3197]

Thank you for sharing this nice video with everyone this is the last day, the last few hours of 2024 Here on the other side of the pond wishing you, your father, and Jack a fun-filled New Year's with many more great adventures to come thank you, Mike

[@damogranheart5521]

Thank you for the lovely visit! Also, it's great to see the new products. I like the faucet/pump/light with a 🧲. The wee stove/oven works a treat! Good to see your father again. Mercy, but he is a hard worker! My grandfather put the porch windows in with the hinges at the top on the inside. There was a hook at the inside bottom of the window, and it was pulled open from the inside, lifting it to the ceiling where there was an eye for the hook to go through. There were screens across it to keep out the bugs, bats, birds of prey, marauders, and pirates. I'm glad that you are spending more time with your family. My parents took us camping in the wilderness areas of Minnesota and Canada. My brother was born in January, and in June, he's was on his first camping trip in the Boundry Waters! We traveled in a canoe. Happy New Year to you and your family and your viewers!

[@beaumarty405]

Good on Jack there. Great little helper.

[@donniecatalano]

28:17 some of the best times in my life nappened in my little cabin in the mountains. Lovely memories of having very little things and distractions, but plenty of the feeling of being alive.

[@TheOutDoorMan101]

Nothing more satisfying than being outdoors ! bliss .👍👍👍👍

[@mattshaffer5935]

Thanks for all your hard work as always and All The Best!

[@bigkev73]

Happy New Year. Thank you and Ray for taking me on your adventures and projects. All the best for 2025. 😊

[@Philip_Taylor]

I've had thought to make one of these, much the same. I like the idea of planting holly saplings around the cabin, and shrubbing them thick as insulation and to add cover. After 3-4 seasons it would be very private around the cabin, and warmer inside probably.

[@mistygroves3503]

Thick Holly camo sounds like a good idea! It would deter all but the most intrepid marauders! lol

[@kerbannog]

French dude here, you are an inspiration to me. And your content is useful to me on a technical base. Keep up the good work!

[@dhession64]

Never apologize for prioritizing family over all other things. You're a husband and father first. We will patiently wait for whatever you post. Family always comes first. Be happy and safe, and Happy New Year to you and yours. God bless you and your family....and Jax, as he's a SWEET BOY!!!!!

[@adecrowshaw7235]

Awesome video, as always. All the best to you and your family for 2025! 🎉

[@mraidymaddful]

Happy New Year everyone!! Years ago in the early 90's I had a Bedford CF Ambulance camper that I converted. We found that the best insulator for the gas bottle wood burner I had made, was using steel plating with a 1 inch air gap between the plating and the wall. Maybe you could do this yourself! I am in my early 60's now and really don't relish camping anymore so a small cabin in a wood would be perfect for me and the Mrs. I look forward to seeing what else you do to this wonderful tiny house/workshop. And now, you even have a pit to poo in, nice one.....

[@daviddedank]

Watching your vids always brings a smile to my face and motivates me to do something like this myself. Keep doing what you do best and happy new year to you too ⭐

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Dad testing the loo made me laugh so hard! My dog came into the room to make sure I was ok😂

[@Joanneeisle8458]

Yeah, the exaggeration was hilarious. 😂

[@pocaluneksmierci]

I was sitting on my toilet while watching it and I laughed out loud seeing that bit 😂😂😂

[@BeeKay4444]

Great to see you back in the cabin Mike. I always enjoy seeing your kindness to Jax

[@Pauldesky98]

That tap is great, the magnetic idea is SO cool! Easy to remove if you need extra space on the worktop for something.

[@BartBuzz]

Really enjoyed this last video of 2024. Very impressed with the upgrades to your "storage shed" 😉 Looking forward to next year's content. And you are smart to prioritize time with your kids. They grow up too fast. Happy New Year!!!

[@agapelove916]

Loved the new additions to the cabin. A great informative watch as always. Good to hear you put family first 🥰 Love how your dad always supports your journey plus he's such a grafter! Blessings to you both & Happy New Year 🎉

[@theresapate8718]

Good video. You can get 3 cookie pans and screw them on the side and back wall to absorb the heat. They should be about an 1 " deep and attached upside down. Nice cabin ( work shop )

[@timothyscott6432]

Happy New Year Mike, and thank you for a full year of great content, keep it coming!!! And as always "family first", enjoy your time with the little ones they grow up so fast! We miss living in the UK, we spent 9 years in the UK while I was in the USAF!

[@anthonyjacobs6790]

Happy New Year to you and your family. Your videos are always good, you don't need to change too much. I was lucky enough to spend lots of time with my kids when they were young, I just wish I'd spent even more time with them.

[@JC-ei4oh]

Dad doing the hard work!

[@d2twice391]

I'm looking forward to more woodland management projects. One in particular is the hazel hedge between your woodland and the feild

[@fearthehoneybadger]

That's a nice little stove.

[@paulawigell55]

God bless you and your family abundantly through this new year ahead. It's a joy to watch your videos, learn wonderful techniques that I can apply in my home as well as outdoors, and be encouraged by your honesty, humility, and ingenuity.

[@nathanberry4339]

Iv was going to get someone else to build and install the kitchen on my narrowboat but your build videos are giving me a lot of confidence to be able to try it myself 😊😊 thank you

[@rehoboth_farm]

For a very small amount of money you can get a 55 gallon drum and a piece of gutter to catch rain water. Maybe not potable but fairly easy to filter with a sawyer type filter. Not having to carry water is priceless.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Exactly.. especially with a fixed structure.

[@PeterEmery]

Using UK measurements, the standard drum is 44 gallons, close enoungh to 55 US gallons.

[@ronaldpearce1387]

Happy New Year Mike and Your Family and Thank you

[@jasonsummit1885]

The awkward staring off into space at the end was just funny.😂

[@rust7785]

All your videos are amazing never apologize for being with your family. Thank you

[@alistairj4851]

Happy new year to you, your family and all the channel followers.

[@maxharding6048]

Would be cool to add a water tank to the left hand side of the stove and a pipe that runs to that new tap, hot water! Great set up, great vid.

[@ChungChiKit]

Thanks!

[@TAOutdoors]

Thank you for the support!

[@kejola1969]

Wasn't expecting that sound, but OMG did it give me a hearty chuckle!

[@DerekFrampton]

Happy New Year, and as far as "not as epic" HEY they're great videos, Serine and fun! Blessings to you and your family!

[@josephkerley363]

From those of us here in Alaska we hope you had a happy and blessed New Year. About your outhouse, keep a paper bag in there for all paper products. When its full, burn it. Keep paper products out of the pit. For the seat, put a splash shield behind the short wall under the front of the seat. You'll appreciate it during the warmer months and your wood won't smell of urine. In the pit, you can sprinkle some wood ash over the pile in the pit or a bit of lime. The cabin improvements are great!

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Great video with your dad!!! Wishing you both and your extended family a very happy New year 2025 Take care and stay safe. 🎉🥳⛏️🔨🪓🔪😊

[@Xero1of1]

24:59 I'd consider installing a pullman bed in there. That way you can fold it up against the wall when you're not using it. Plus you could install some sort of shelving on the bottom (for nails, screws, and whatnot) so that when it is put away, the space is still made useful by being storage for small items. And since you're between the wall and your kitchenette, you could install a 1x2 on the kitchenette wall as a ledge for the pullman to rest on, then you'd just need one leg for the foot of the bed.

[@kelpizzuti1693]

Ecoli is no joke. I had it a few years back thought it was just a dose of the shites and shakes. Nearly finished me off. Every time I felt I was turning a corner it hit me again. Wasn’t right for WEEKS

[@jenfreeman1061]

Hey Mike. Cabin looks ace! Top tip about the wood burner. The glass will get Smokey and possibly burnt over time (due to damp wood) the best way to clean the stubborn soot is use the ash that you have already have. Use wet cloth/tissue with a bit of washing up liquid on the glass. Dip this into the ash then gently clean. I use this method at home on my log burner. If you didn’t already know this and want to mention it on your next video please give me a shout out? All the very best for 2025 🏕️🍂🍁🔪🪚

[@SvenD-i8s]

Happy New Year from Germany. I really like your videos for quite a long time and I hope to see more of you in the coming year. Cheers, mate!

[@ericstoever9577]

Happy New Year, to you and your entire family!

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Happy new year to you and your family, Mike. Looking forward to whatever you film.

[@rhettoracle9679]

I had a camp for @20 years that had similar woodchip plywood inside. A coat of varnish sealed it and absorbed a lot better than paint. We screwed hooks into it to hold tools, fishing rods, clothing etc. Cheers from New Orleans

[@MematheLion]

Thanks Mike, Happy New Year!

[@tubeWyrme]

Great video - thanks Mike!

[@Uncleroger1225]

Happy New Year Mike! Thanks for all you did in 2024

[@robinlyon9204]

Thanks for your great effort this year Mike 😊 Health and Happiness to you and your family in 2025 ❤

[@mistygroves3503]

I wish you and your family a happy new year Mike !

[@taxalterror]

Thanks Happy New Year to you. Cheers 🍺🍺

[@robingoff322]

Happy New Year Mike! I just found your channel this year, but have gone back and watched older videos. Time with your family is important…and you can’t make it up once the time is gone. And trust me, the kids are grown and gone in a blink of an eye! I’ll be 60 in March and cannot believe I have a 40 and 36 year old boys! I’m also a widow, but I don’t want to intrude on my boys’s families too much. So I find a lot of time on my hands. Both of my parents are also gone. Spend as much time with your family making awesome memories to last a lifetime, cause the time will come when all you have are the memories. Looking forward to see what you do in 2025.

[@jordansenna752]

Great video 👍 I don't remember watching the original where you built it so now I have to go back and find it. Looking forward to the finished cabin, happy New Year!

[@AlliMM]

I'm glad that you made it through that horrible incident! You look good and strong, and I hope you keep well! Happy New Year to you and your dad, TA Fishing, and whole family!

[@Truth1561]

Loved this video! I don't know why but it reminded me of our weekends at our caravan in the Wyre forest, Bewdley in the 60s and 70s. I was so blessed to have those weekends in the countryside, and we would often in the summer jaunt into Wales and hit a beach if we were spending my parents annual break at 'the Van'. I absolutely loved the little wood burning stove it had- the smell of the wood burning! Plus I was sure I could smell your bacon cooking lol. Spending time with your little'uns is something you will NEVER regret. God bless you, best wishes for 2025.

[@iduswelton9567]

Ur fine - family always comes first - u just keep being u and I'll keep watching you - Thank for the adventures 👌🤓

[@J_a_m_m_e_r]

Hi Mike, I just love what you did with this little cabin. I've been pondering around the idea of building one in my backyard. I have taken your ideas and plan to use them once I'm able to start building. Cheers to you and yours and happy new year!!

[@roscoexparfield4319]

That is a great shelter. I would have made it a little larger. It's great that you build it with your dad.🎉 The stove is just wonderful thank you for your time and efforts!

[@rezaghoroby7753]

Happy new year for you and for all your family in peace , joy , security , health , happiness , blessing .

[@AdventureswithJeffandMeeka]

Good afternoon Mike. I hope you had a merry Christmas and I hope you and yours have a awesome new year. Stay safe and have fun.

[@danieladams5379]

Jax in his little coat looks a proper lad! 😄 Cracking little build, mate. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Love when your dads on the channel :))

[@Out_and_About_with_Dave-j8c]

Happy new year to you and your family, take care and see you next year. Dave

[@MargaretEvans-ge6oc]

Good priorities with your family. God bless one and all. George from Victoria, Canada.

[@kierandoherty1600]

Hi mike, in ireland heat resistant pipe shrouds are orange. Not sure about u.k. should check this out for your safety

[@taurota1554]

Awesome and outstanding content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@ddraidex6842]

That is such a nice place good job.

[@Michael.RJ.Oil_Painting]

coming along nicely that cabin. Appreciate the content and dont feel a need to keep the same pace you once have esp with young kids. Any content is free and great content so its all welcome no matter how much. Just dont go away forever ;). Happy new year.

[@chuckrf1502]

That Pomoly stove looks great! I like the features. ❤

[@jaymeswheeler]

Happy new year! Cheers to a wonderful 2025. With a world o new ideas, energy and potential unlimited.

[@philipsachs5318]

You're family now brother. Love the videos..

[@Chase1399Aviation]

Happy New Year! No one who enjoys your videos would ever fault you for placing family before content. Keep up the great work. : )

[@johnbowse4693]

GOOD DOGO AND HIS HOOMAN. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

[@AM-gn6nn]

Happy new year.....awesome shed....basic yes works perfect👍 🇨🇦 gives me incentive to make my own😊

[@melindahunt7892]

Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@vanwhalen3719]

Cool cabin/ tool shed!

[@fourthchute]

Cabin looks great-Brilliant little stove

[@chuckrf1502]

Thanks for taking us along! 🎉

[@remarcablereally8199]

That stove looks excellent, I'll be looking into those.

[@beaumarty405]

Good to see Jack has a winter coat there.

[@GiovanniInMontagna]

Happy new year to you and your family, Mike. I hope this 2025 brings you closer to your projects. Thank you for all the great info and entertaining videos you've put out for us during these years, and for many more. Best wishes.

[@Truthseeker21000]

Beautiful little burner.

[@petertallowin6406]

Great video dude. A couple of minor details. 1) When the flu exited the gasket on the external shot you totally missed an opportunity for an Ace Venture/Rhino gag. 2)When using screws on soft material like that, it is always good practice to use some small washers. It will spread the load when you tighten the screw and wont distort the surface so much. Great video though and I'm glad you got out into the cabin over night finally. Looks awesome in their dude. You guys have done a neato job there.

[@Kazcmyzs1989]

I wish my family had been more into the outdoors and the camping stuff. Unfortunately, my mom is more of a city woman(hates camping) and my dad was more into accounting, which I am neither lol. This seems like so much fun.

[@barbaragravely920]

Thank you for this video I am praying for a better year for 2025?Love your building and creativity and your Dad whom is a really great person. HAPPY NEW YEARS TO YOU TOO..

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Love the stove!! A great work space and certainly a decent space to spend a night or two if you don't want to pack up and drive home each day. Great video. Happy New Year 2025! 🎉

[@paulharding1621]

Air B&B perhaps. That’s a fabulous cabin. Great equipment. Very nice place.

[@markasiala6355]

Nice set up all around. I'm sure you've thought of this, but I would get / make a little cover for your sink. Helps your work surface and keeps from various debris getting into your sink.