How To Build An Off-Grid/Backwoods Cabin

[@budfarkus]

Very nice place ! Definitely more challenging when out in da woods. Looks great 👍

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes sir, KPO.

[@plaintruth4637]

This has got to be one of the best put together videos that I have watched in years. The commentary, background music, subject, atmosphere was very relaxing and interesting ! Well done.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Wow, thank you for that comment, KPO.

[@jpen22]

Once a Yopper always a Yopper! Glad I found your channel, it brings me back to the good days of growing up in Ironwood. I'll be watching from now on. Thanks for taking the time and sharing.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You are welcome Joe, KPO.

[@ForgetU]

Very nice. It looks well built and will last many generations.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It should, thanks, KPO.

[@henryrodgers3409]

Interesting video . It's always nice to see how things were and what they are now . Funny crack about building a wall on the Canadian side . Ha ha . Only an hour from home . Must be nice . Lucky you had all of the out buildings to store your stuff while you were building . Thanks

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes, the outbuildings we could store some stuff and then the existing camp for staying in, KPO.

[@ibdaffy]

Another great video Dave. That is no ordinary addition though, to me, its a castle! God bless and so many happy hours for you and the family in the "castle"!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thank you so much, KPO.

[@LemonRiverOutdoors]

Great looking camp. A true labor of love.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks, it was fun, KPO.

[@iamagr8hunter]

Very nice Dave! We just bought 7.25 acres on a nice river and want to do something like this. I like your taste in decor!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Take your time and plan it out. Think about what you want to do there, how many people using it, how modern do you want it (electricity, water, kitchen, bathroom). All those things come into play with the size and design of the camp. Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@iamagr8hunter]

Knetters Practical Outdoors thank you Dave!

[@jamesjackal1819]

Cool. Turned out really nice! 👍

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Glad you like it!

[@offgridandoutdoors2468]

Very Nice! Thanks for editing idea's as well. Great detail and angles

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Hey, thanks for watching, KPO.

[@bcdwalleye6242]

It’s like a ski lodge in there!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It is! KPO.

[@shane_Dakota622]

That’s awesome! I wish I was that talented

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@wniner8194]

Nice chronicle again! Great place to get away from it all! Cheers

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks, KPO.

[@richardcleasby105]

Must be really satisfying accomplishment. Bet the boys learned a lot. Was there any cuss words said in the building phase?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Maybe one time someone said the word "Darn!" but I covered my sons ears real quick before they heard it, LOL, KPO.

[@kyleigh2643]

Nice & informational video!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks, KPO.

[@hartleyhomesteadmichigan6041]

Nice work!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thank you, KPO.

[@andrewjackson9853]

That looks great. . .

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks, KPO.

[@ReconProductions]

Heck yeah, another content creator in the UP! I've been looking into doing some irl vlogs, great videos bucko, keep on chuggin

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks. Give the vlogs a try. I know I really enjoy working on my channel, KPO.

[@jackiecline273]

I'm just wondering where you find the pine wood paneling you had in 4x8 sheets? I've looked in menards and lowes and can't seem to find any.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It looked like 4 by 8 sheets in the pile but it was actually 8 inch wide tongue and groove boards. Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@tedbryer2512]

Two Lesbians built a house in the woods - there wasnt a stud in the whole house - just lots of tongue and groove!! Great videos guys!! Reminds me of the deer camp We had when I was younger - much younger! Ha Ha ! Greetings from Perth Ontario Canada!! Just wondering - you didnt insulate the floor.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

LOL! If we used it more in the winter we may have insulated the floor. Thanks for adding in, KPO.

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

Deer camp with you next year it looks like Haha🍻

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Well, we do have the room, KPO.

[@craigb9489]

Thanks for your video Dave. Great job, looks like a really great camp. What was the tripod and tall mast for? It was seen in several clips of your video.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

That is for the TV antenna. Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@kurttaff7127]

Just curious what part of the yooper land are you in. Iam over in Florence wi on the U.P border

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Central Northern U.P. I was actually born in Rhinelander, KPO.

[@kurttaff7127]

Nice. We not that far from each other then. Maybe we could get together and do some fishing

[@thelouster680]

Looking forward to the next step. It's Ex-siding! Lol, just kidding. Looking nice

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks Louster, KPO.

[@danowil227]

Wondering how you deal with the constant battle with mice.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Dan, I'm glad you asked. Check out this video I did about three years ago LINK - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5_GpKCoZtt7o8U The mice in this vid got in because of the tarped up doorway. But since we put on a real door and trapped them out we haven't had any mice issues. Our camp must be mouse proof because we just don't get them in the camp anymore. But most camps aren't mouse proof and that's were "The Wheel Of Death" comes in. If you are dealing with mice issues try to seek out any openings and seal them up. Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@richardcleasby105]

Did you stay at the camp during construction?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes, of course the existing camp was set up for sleeping and all that stuff. Sometimes for short projects we might make a day trip, but mostly we would stay 2 - 4 nights at a time, KPO.

[@chamblen4]

are you the same David Knetter that writes articles for In-Fisherman?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Donnie, yes, I have had a few published articles in In-Fisherman over the years. I'm assuming you have read the most current issue that contains my story "The Heat Cushion"? I have been a subscriber to In-Fisherman for 25 years so to be able to share stories like that one, through their magazine, is pretty cool. Thanks for watching AND reading! KPO

[@chamblen4]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors yep, i was sitting there with the latest issue after having just watched one of your vids. i've been a long time subscriber to the magazine, just never put 2 and 2 together

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Well, I hope you liked the story and glad you recognized the name. Like I said, I've only had a few stories in the mag., so it's not like I'm a regular. Thanks again for the comment, KPO.

[@chamblen4]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors yeah, it was a well written and entertaining article that i think a lot of people can relate to

[@semperfidelis5407]

Way U Yankee Doodle before put plywood on the floor U did not lay down thermal insolation without touching ground.-Is any reason do it yours way ?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Maybe if it was a year round home we would have, KPO.

[@troydevormer7467]

What is size of addition

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

16 X 20 feet. So it more than doubled our space, KPO.

[@buckdragger9215]

Great looking addition. Really like your camp! Would you mind sharing your materials cost?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Sorry this answer took so long. I had to give it some thought, but I think right around $7000. Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@shawndonohoe2789]

You got Trumps back still???

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes sir, why wouldn't I? KPO

[@shawndonohoe2789]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Well I'm Canadian, half of us think hes a horses ass and the other half think hes what comes out of said ass