First video @Living dirt cheap comfortably

[@Luis-pz6ni]

When i got divorced in 1997 ,i was driving around this small town abot 30 miles from where i lived with my wife and i saw a tiny little house on a small lot next to a larger home in the country, i knoked on the door of the larger home and this sweet old lady answerd the door ,i asked about the little house she said nobody has lived there for years, she said if i cleaned it up i could live there for doing work around her property, i ended up living thete for 20 years and she became like a mom to me.

[@wildernesshermit]

What a great comment, many thanks Luis.

[@b_ks]

Found family

[@CMoore8539]

That’s awesome that you found family!💞

[@jamisonbernhardt3310]

Amazing

[@curtismarean6963]

I lived like this for ten years in the back woods of maine, it was a hard life but it was also the best ten years of my life.

[@wildernesshermit]

Years ago there was a homesteading magazine "Fox Fire." And I'll always remember a homesteader in Sweden saying, "It was a hard life, but the living it ws easier." Thanks Curtis.

[@mumpygumboo8554]

It's our privilege as viewers to have your wisdom and knowledge passed onto us.

[@wadehampton1737]

There's a real need for a channel like this. You are the real deal. Show 'em how it's done.

[@homesteadaquarius]

Yes, very much off grid, just like my friends in The Davis Mountains of Texas. Pretty raw and on your own. Cheap. Quality Life! No BS.

[@homesteadaquarius]

@@Jj-gi2uv I don't have any but it can be found out there. Good luck!

[@allisonspeer649]

Love that you are the real deal. I see alot of "Homesteaders" and they so many things they have are unaffordable to most. Your life is not for everyone but as you said it can be done dirt cheap and it's much better than being homeless.

[@wildernesshermit]

Absolutely Allison. There are so many 'off grid homesteading' channels where the people are obviously financially very well off but present themselves as poor and simple. But that's OK, I simply wanted to present another side. Many thanks.

[@cliffandrews]

Waiting on "Second video" 👍

[@daewalker3892]

I hope you keep making these videos. They do make a difference. Nice job

[@gardenwaster]

Love how you concrete rendered the trailer never seen that done before, makes perfect sense to me.

[@wesmalone3094]

⭐New subscriber here. You look comfortable and content in your happy place. You are a smart man. Piece of mind knowing you don't owe your soul to the banks etc... Keep doing what you do ✌️😎

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

I love your sign 🪧 you made Sir You’re such an interesting man And soul I’m so grateful I was guided here to this channel

[@wildernesshermit]

Thank you! You're the first to comment on that. It's an ancient Buddhist tantra that inspired me many years ago. Blessings to you.

[@oriancunningham]

I can dig it

[@raystack6250]

Lived up around there for many years it's a special place with strange vibes

[@jeanariley7759]

Your channel came up in my feed and I love your approach to discussing the situation. To me just straightforward and honest. I sure hope that you continue to make more videos I would like to see more details on the truth about the composting toilet any information that you share would be greatly appreciated!

[@wildernesshermit]

Thanks Jean I will.

[@chilloften]

That’s the life! I adore nature so much and crave it like an animal. Can’t even step out my door without being disturbed by a human. It’s crazy-making. No peace.

[@wildernesshermit]

I often think about folks living in towns and cities. When I make a video about wilderness living I think about the viewer who has to live amongst civilization for very valid reasons. If I can give them just a moment of mental reprieve I've accomplished my purpose. Many thanks Chill.

[@maryaskenback789]

It is worrth it! Keeping an 0pen spirit, open heart,a open door ans able to laugh at anything.

[@wildernesshermit]

BOOM.

[@buffiehowe1609]

I love your home and the quietness all around …this video is truly therapeutic to me

[@wildernesshermit]

Very good Buffie that's my only intentions for these videos. A reprieve from a maddening world.

[@richardwhite6353]

Nice little pad I like the trailer

[@valerierogers9609]

Nice. We lived off grid in a mobile home, solar/wind, 12 acres outside national forest, taxes low low, and our only bill was cell phone. One has to have fortitude, resilience and be handy. Most don't make it these days. They want too much.

[@wildernesshermit]

Indeed Valeria, an excellent point. Thanks.

[@dallastrujillo7540]

Satellite and solar! Awesome!

[@KvichakSmith]

Bravo! Good on you man. $600 a month!! Where there’s a will there’s a way. I met a guy while researching solar for our home in Mexico. Same type scenario-bought land no bills.

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

Keep them coming very interesting

[@kimmcnear6843]

Quiet and peaceful. Contentment

[@wildernesshermit]

Yes it is. And here's the crazy thing; it took almost 50 years to allow myself to pursue it full time. Many thanks.

[@dallastrujillo7540]

Wow. This is a very good site that popped up on my KZbin! And it’s new! I’m a 61 yr old female absolutely miserable in a low income apt in Portland, OR. Was very interested in Van Life but had to do if not a Canadian citizen! Now I’m looking into cheap land. Thanks for your site!

[@coastalkev3776]

Good job old man.

[@marknowak6683]

Beats the hell out of living in Phoenix.

[@wildernesshermit]

Indeed Mark, indeed.

[@joanmckee3906]

New sub, so interesting. I'll watch another few before I go to sleep. Keep up the good work. I'm from Ireland.

[@wildernesshermit]

Hey Ireland! Scottish ancestry here.

[@kathyhaynes6818]

New subscriber here and I look forward to more videos. Some people can't imagine "tiny" living but I fully embraced it by buying a, less than 400 sq foot, tiny house. I've been very surprised by how little it takes to be comfortable, happy and debt free.

[@wildernesshermit]

Isn't it amazing to find how simple simple can get and just how much space we really need. Many thanks.

[@exploringhistory5796]

I’ve watched your videos and find them insightful. I am interested in traveling and living on the road part-time. I’m fortunate to have a tiny pension to help me along the way. You’re right about some off-gridders and vanlifers: the way they outfit their houses or vehicles gives the impression they’re incredibly wealthy and doing it for fun. Keep making your videos-they’re interesting! 👍🏻

[@wildernesshermit]

Indeed, KZbin is filled with the well healed nomads. Which is fine but I'd like to see some poorer folks who have discovered how to do the van life comfortably with a limited income.

[@exploringhistory5796]

@@wildernesshermit I’m sure most viewers will agree!

[@wildernesshermit]

I couldn't agree more.

[@anitasilvey1544]

New subscriber here. More people need to know how to live like this, with the way the economy is going, and the condition of America right now.

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@marchawthorne2479]

Right on!! I can't wait to see more of your setup, I am building a double wide container pad on five acres, with a well and solar, I have been working slowly but surely towards living as cheaply as possible, please keep sharing, thanks

[@Lance-y2f]

Thak you Sir for your efforts.I too in Arizona high desert offgrid and a hermit (dog only) Ill stay tuned

[@MeMe-sy4sb]

❤ keep em coming

[@Wayne-g8q3d]

Appreciate your honesty

[@amimalloy5083]

Keep this channel going.

[@roadtripper5553]

Thanks for Inviting me to your home I enjoyed my stay.😅

[@wildernesshermit]

Your welcome RT, thanks for stopping by.

[@juliehoot3916]

Looking forward to future videos.

[@wildernesshermit]

Many thanks Julie.

[@arkrosebud1540]

My word you found a great place. It’s getting nearly impossible to find property anymore unless one actually has some money, which means us poor folks will likely never be able to have any property. Me and my fella want to go up close to the mountains when he retires but really want a small piece of property to settle on and live out our lives. The way the world is going I do not know what will happen. You guys be safe. Look forward to seeing you and your lady in future videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@wildernesshermit]

Many thanks for the kind words.

[@kevinsusnar7070]

Amazing set-up and you did a great job making it comfortable. This is something I would like to do but my question is, nowadays with the cost of everything going up, is it even possible to find a deal like you got anymore? Because if a person has no savings and just a modest monthly income, how could anyone afford to buy an acre in a half.

[@wildernesshermit]

Sadly it's very difficult indeed.

[@debfarrell2505]

Just found you. Would love more videos.

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

I like the vibe.

[@gts447]

Thanks for this, your channel can teach us much. I admire what you have created.

[@wildernesshermit]

Many thanks.

[@Americansangel]

Good job Mike I love the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@wildernesshermit]

Many thanks for the comment.

[@AltRockLover]

Refreshingly low tech video about living the good life and being grateful for all that you have, and don't have. In some ways I envy your ability to survive in such a secluded spot. I live in Manhattan and while I might enjoy a week or so away from civilization, I seriously doubt I could make a life of it. Thanks for letting us see what's possible even in 2024 America.

[@wildernesshermit]

My pleasure. Good point, what is still possible in 2024 America.

[@Chevy0024]

Glad I found you

[@StepvanDan]

Nice home Mike i keep looking for a small place to park my my van and call it home but to cold for me round here . thanks for sharing big hugs from MN

[@wildernesshermit]

Greetings back from NW Arizona, he'd south Dan.

[@retirementbootcampoff-grid237]

From Northwest Arizona. Rural west Texas is extremely affordable but hot. Northeast Arizona (St. John) same and not hot. Sky islands area east of Tucson less affordable but good elevation/climate. Good luck

[@georgeshotrodbarn2113]

Your right a lot of the off grid channels the people just go to there off grid place to film video then go home they are easy to stop. if you see one with a hot girl in the pic it more than likely fake.

[@cajunjamis9001]

"HERMIT'S REST" LOVE IT! CAJUN

[@pip1723]

Great channel really enjoying going through the videos .

[@jessemsparks]

I’m in for some more philosophy.

[@wildernesshermit]

Indeed Jesse, it’s a philosophy. More to come, thanks.

[@russellcarstens7124]

I second this!

[@retirementbootcampoff-grid237]

(Your second video came up on my feed thanks KZbin.) True that many off-gridders are not off grid, but it takes some time to learn AND you may choose partial "off gridness." I have loving friends think I'll be okay as I build and retain a modest lifestyle. Appealing content. Big 👍 on your new channel.

[@lisamaloof5772]

Hello! So glad to come across your channel. Very interesting...keep the videos coming.

[@IndianaJorge042]

I'm ready to learn the lifestyle

[@wildernesshermit]

As time goes on I'll explain the philosophy of wilderness living because there is a definite philosophy.

[@timothyallen2407]

I've been searching for several years now for exactly this. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing much more inside and out and learning your off grid methods of living.

[@wildernesshermit]

Many thanks. Lori is planning on doing a few short videos on our infrastructure and how it works.

[@1961Duane314]

I am interested in you and how you live the one thing I would like to see is video in wide format not portrait. See so much more. Have a great weekend

[@wildernesshermit]

I'll have to give that a try, thanks Duane.

[@salscycleshop3416]

New sub here, look forward to more

[@helidude3502]

Nice little place. Would like something similar myself.

[@wildernesshermit]

Thanks Heli it's very comfortable and has served me well for 27 years. And the total cost to build was around $4,300.

[@MelissaJohnson-s7k]

Hi from south carolina 😊

[@Bawkr]

That is awesome. I earn from my home so I need a bit more space I suppose but it doesn't have to be super rigid just need some sun rain and dust protection for the stuff I sell.

[@doloreslott7135]

Love your rock edging

[@eh4074]

I moved up to North Eastern Arizona and bought off-grid property. Definitely not rich either, but had a little money from the sale of my house and bought a run down, abandoned manufactured home that I am slowly fixing up I have health problems that only get worse in the city. Out here, I am almost normal. I didn't want to have to go on disability, and this allows me to live the way I need to.

[@wildernesshermit]

Perfect.

[@troyshore3357]

You have just what u need and it’s a neat place. Like ur videos. You can live smaller and be happy.

[@wildernesshermit]

It's better to have a small house in a big garden, than a large house in a small garden. smile.

[@deisy4855]

❤❤❤❤

[@bethannea4842]

You're living life on your own terms...gotta love that! I'm in the process of creating an unconventional life for myself. Looking forward to more videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@wildernesshermit]

Excellent to hear and the best to your endeavors.

[@just_observing1]

Your video came on my feed too. Enjoyed it. Me and my Mother are trying to find a place to park this rv and i can build a small place so she can enjoy what time she has in peace and happiness. What are land prices for areas there with trees as you have?

[@wildernesshermit]

Check out Northern Arizona and Southern New Mexico. I've recently seen $12,000 acres lots for sale.

[@SurvivalistChick]

Very interesting. Thanks.

[@wildernesshermit]

Many thanks. Your "Silent Scream" video was fantastic. 12 years later we're still screaming. "I say rebellion against tyranny is obedience to god."

[@Zotar1]

thanks for the inspiration Brother

[@wildernesshermit]

Thank you.

[@scottgilliamprettysureihea3757]

Show more please

[@wildernesshermit]

We will for as long as we can, thanks Scott.

[@reverend20piece]

Good stuff. Subbed. 👍

[@stephenverba]

This is so interesting. Can’t believe it was from 1970?!

[@jamesp.7496]

This is the first time I saw your first video……it’s hilarious…you certainly didn’t seem fully committed….I’m glad you stuck with it.❤️🌵

[@wildernesshermit]

Very true James, I didn't know if a KZbin channel would even be feasible.

[@OldLadyGardener]

New subscriber. I love watching your video. I appreciate your humbleness and honesty sharing this helpful information. I am looking forward to your next video. 😊

[@wildernesshermit]

You're very kind Rosie, many thanks.

[@patriciaelizondo7263]

What an interesting video! I really like your place, my son and I have always wanted to be able to buy a couple of acres like you did, away from all the noise, well, we bought two acres in West Central Texas. This place is around 5 miles from the nearest town. I like the concrete for insulation, You did a good job with that, and the new addition gave the place a new look. I have a 3 bedroom mobile home that my daughters and I live in, I had bought 2 camper trailers and one looks just like yours, I had thought about doing cob for insulation and a live roof on it, what are your thoughts on that. I would appreciate your advice. I’m going to watch more of your videos. Thank you for sharing! Blessings for you and your Wife!

[@wildernesshermit]

Cob is an interesting thought, and it would add insulation value. The live roof, if your trailer can support the weight is a stellar. idea. 2 acres in WC Texas, perfect. Blessings to you and yours.

[@patriciaelizondo7263]

Thank you, I so appreciate your opinion on that. Have a good rest of the week. We’re waiting for colder temperatures by the weekend. You and your wife stay safe in your peaceful and relaxing property . I’ll be waiting for the next video…

[@LandseerNorth]

Your channel was recommended by "Living Abundantly". Just subscribed.

[@wildernesshermit]

Many thanks to you and them. Thanks indeed.

[@williamdon3442]

Plus they got sponsors, KZbin money rolling in, patreon ,

[@wildernesshermit]

Yes, and I think it can lead to their downfall.

[@dawnmarkey2194]

I'am very interested in how your living, how you manage caring for your needs. You said your 90 miles from civilation. How do you get grocery's? Do you make the commute once or twice a month? Laundry, medical care?I'd love to know how yourmanaging.

[@wildernesshermit]

90 miles from any large towns. There's a small town 60 miles away where there's 1 medium size Safeway grocery store. We go there once a month it also has a medical clinic. Laundry we do by hand and line dry. Living like this can be a bit hard but what you find is that "The living it" is easier. Many thanks for the questions.

[@Barb495]

So does the concrete help keep your trailer cooler 😊

[@wildernesshermit]

Yes it does Barb. It also keeps it warmer. The biggest thing was the added structural strength to an otherwise light weight trailer construction.

[@Barb495]

@@wildernesshermit that’s awesome and so smart I’d would have never thought to do that . I put a thermometer in my crawl space that was supposed to be a basement but they ran into a bunch of rock and it would have been an additional 10k . But anyway it has been 67 degrees all week no change but that’s under the ground.anyway I thought that was pretty cool on your trailer 😊

[@Barb495]

And especially the structural aspect I didn’t even think about that

[@wildernesshermit]

Wow, an additional 10K. Thanks Barb, for the comments and participation

[@russellcarstens7124]

Have you ever read any Japanese recluse literature? I think you would highly enjoy Kamo No Chomei's "Hojoki" - I bet it can even be found online.

[@wildernesshermit]

Thanks Russell, I'll check it out.

[@russellcarstens7124]

You won't regret it! The entire "zuihitsu" genre is a gem. Also look into Essays in Idleness by Kenko (the Donald Keene translation)@@wildernesshermit

[@kontrop6339]

i'm trying to find out if having a tiny home on a rented lot or a tiny home on a unrestricted land that i owed is right for me. what do you think?

[@wildernesshermit]

Hi Kaun, I did a video about what's involved in the permit process on land you own. "Facts about living in an Rv on your land." That's if you want to be county and state compliant. I've heard of some folks renting a lot or a space on someones land but you want to be sure the property is zoned for that, the rent is reasonable and there's a rental agreement that's specifies the duration of rental time with renewal options.

[@stanfen]

Anyone thats done it can see these off griders are spending more for what little comforts they have then it cost to just live in a town or city..

[@wildernesshermit]

Lol, an excellent point Stan.

[@jimcramer9656]

Do you have a link to the thesis you wrote? I’d like to read it.

[@wildernesshermit]

I'll have to check Jim and get back to you. It was back in 2008.

[@Fireneedsair]

Land is way more pricey 27 years later

[@wildernesshermit]

It is indeed Dan. Even the remote, difficult to access, treeless I acre parcels are now averaging $12,000.