How to Live OFF GRID Longterm in the Woods

Tips for living off grid longterm in a tent. Must haves for living more of a free lifestyle.
Camping in the woodland, choosing land and a camp location, shelter, collecting water, wood processing and the importance of sleeping comfortably. Looking through my fire kit and clothing that I recommend.
I spent most of last year long term camping at my woodland base camp living a free peaceful existence immersing my self in nature discovering what its like to live outside for all 4 seasons.
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Gear I use in this video:
Arctic 10 man military tent
Ridge Monkey water carrier
Petromax lodon jacket
Fjällräven trousers vidda pro
Lumber Jacket
Petromax dutch oven
Carinthia survival one sleeping bag
Lowa Hunter boots
Penarth hoodedJacket
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[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Mate your absolutely right about education on fire starting, when I went to a semi wild campsite in April, I actually had to start the camp fires for the youngsters on the neighboring pitch... They were trying to a light a log with matches... I gave them a quick talk on firefighting for dummies, but basically mankind has regressed to the point where he has no mastery of fire.

[@BushwackerMan]

Its a real shame we are losing a great skill that is so important in the wild 👍👍

[@AlyxAesthetics]

@@BushwackerMan and a skill that once made us human

[@stevehartman1730]

I was in boy scouts but I left because the scouts started wearing the red berets thinking that would entice more blacks to join scouts. I learned more about survival n being a man when I was 12 n 13 2 summers on my cousins horse farm in WV wish id stayed.

[@Spartan-Of-Truth]

The skill is still there, it’s just getting degenerate humans to be less degenerate.

[@middleagedgamer9630]

Great way to live your life. Regrets will be less as you actually get to enjoy what life should be about.

[@BushwackerMan]

So true 👍👍

[@olikwinther7586]

Yeeessssss

[@grits_taste_good415]

To sum what I think is most important in this video; be aware of the environment that you're going to stay- perhaps spend a night or two at each spot you like-, find a sturdy shelter for all seasons of any price, don't cheap out on your sleep system, know how to produce a fire using several methods, get proper cooking equipment, good wool clothes and focus on living a cost effective, self-sufficient, comfortable life

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@UpthePottingShed]

Great video. I'm glad you pointed out the importance of permission from the land owner. As a woodland owner, it's heartbreaking when we turn up and find we've had uninvited visitors. Firepits dug indiscriminately, wood dragged from where its been neatly and safety stacked. Our simple little log seating area turned upside down. Chopped, firewood and half burnt wood left laying about. Sorry to hijack a lovely video but anyone reading this, please respect private woodland... leave no trace! What we don't see and have to clean up, we aren't going to be too upset about.

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@yellowdayz1800]

I agree. Respect is key.

[@koalaman337]

Those birds are amazing don't need a radio out there.

[@BushwackerMan]

Yes i have a radio, which i listen to often 👍👍

[@markliddle5628]

thank you this was so well everything i needed to know about off grid thank you

[@jayhouston1614]

The off grid things you do are very informative and awesome! thanks for sharing! stay safe!🙏🤙

[@BushwackerMan]

Glad you like them! 👍👍

[@veganvocalist4782]

That's a stunning wood

[@thrinetarot5591]

Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed watching it.

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@missy183]

Beautiful tent .👍

[@jordansrodentry]

This is a brilliant video!

[@AYAKAWANI]

Great video..many thanks for the tips

[@BushwackerMan]

My pleasure! 👍👍

[@marjosl1970]

Thanks infomation sir 👍🏿

[@BushwackerMan]

Always welcome 👍👍

[@wookiejesusofnazarethkashy1940]

As soon as my house sale closes my son and I are going to move to a camp we're building on a friend's property. We'll be raising our chickens and turkeys and getting some rabbits and a few goats. We'll do some gardening too. We plan to cut and mill some trees to make some simple cabins while living in tents. I hate to leave it when we get done working on it for the day, but we have 6 dogs and we're not quite set up to take them all for an over-nighter yet. Can't wait to get out there for good. Been feeling the call of the wild for too long now.

[@BushwackerMan]

Counting down the days to freedom, well done 👍👍

[@jamesellsworth9673]

ANOTHER FINE VIDEO! I admire your chance to live long-term in a friendly forest. I also have been admiring your setup as your adventures have unfolded. This video is chock-a-block with REAL information. My experience with the Kelly Kettle system was mixed: I read the instructions and then left the cork IN during my first boil-up. I was not seriously burned. I certainly agree with your idea of a mix of quality and sensible thrift in putting an entire kit together. Older cast iron RULES! I note that YOUR fry pan has a longer handle than we typically can purchase in the USA. The extra leverage of the longer handle offsets the extra weight of the pan. I, too, use a mix of old and new and of heavy and lightweight items in my outdoor adventures.

[@BushwackerMan]

Cheers mate, its a fine way to live. The new Kelly kettle allows you to leave the cork in the spout 👍👍

[@samuelgillespie5205]

Will be doing 31days in march wild camping for the GREAT TOMMY SLEEP OUT thx for the tip

[@BushwackerMan]

31 days of piece and tranquility 👍👍

[@butchbinion1560]

Very informative thanks. ✌️👊

[@BushwackerMan]

Glad it was helpful! 👍👍

[@solitudeinthewild82]

Awesome video, my friend! Great offgrid living skills! Enjoyed watching, the surrounding nature is amazing. Cheers from Russia, bushwaker, and welcome to my channel about special bushcraft tips and hacks! Kind regards, Yuriy! Good luck!

[@BushwackerMan]

Many thanks, i will check out your channel 👍👍

[@user-sy8be5jc6z]

Sometimes its better to buy cheep (depending) but most of the time its better to get the expensive stuff that will last a very long time. Just need to be careful not to get ripped off by companys that charges a lot for cr*p.

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@stevetaylor8446]

Great explanation bud. Think it's great how far you've come... The other place was great, but this one tops it all. Long term in the woods takes dedication

[@BushwackerMan]

Thanks 👍👍

[@Chris_Cross-pf3dp]

​@@BushwackerManI envy you as much as I respect you because I have realized how society has trained us to fail. Everything has a price on it! I would love to have training on this lifestyle.

[@3rubberboats]

Great information video. A good list of everything one would need for overnight and long term camping. You covered everything very well. And it is a pleasure to supply you and your family with their own logo hats. Also thanks for sharing. Have a super wonderful day/evening.

[@BushwackerMan]

Glad it was helpful! cheers mate 👍👍

[@marjosl1970]

Hello Moses God you respfont please join to me solo camping and cooking 😉

[@semco72057]

We have 35 acres of land to use for camping out on and I use it sometimes for that, but mainly let it grow back up since we sold the timber on the land. The state has many parks which people can campout on for overnight and several days rental cottages for those who want to get away from home to be in the forest.

[@BushwackerMan]

Thats a good size piece of land 👍👍

[@nanettemclean5]

Great set up!. Love it...you have taught becky well. ❤

[@marjosl1970]

Hello nanettemclean God you respfont 👍🏿

[@BushwackerMan]

Thanks so much! 👍👍

[@violent_world]

i've been thinking about doing this for about 6 or 7 years, as i am sick and tired of the rat race and paying every single penny i earn to inflated rent and bills. so tired of feeling like a slave to the system, it stresses me out and that's not a real life for anyone. My main problem has always been, how do i find some woodlands to live in that i don't own ?.. until i can save enough money to buy some land, how would i start off ? So really happy to find channel's like this one, to help me understand everything involved with going off grid and living a real life for once... only difference would be, i wouldn't be hunting those beautiful animals, i'de be painting them :)

[@BushwackerMan]

Good luck 👍👍

[@Dobrufusnoretro]

For me the main thing would be to buy the cheapest piece of land in the middle of nowhere, then get couple backpack solar panels to charge a couple big capacity power banks, a good durable tent, sleeping pad, summer and winter sleeping bags, and several other stuff but yea pretty possible to live happily off grid

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@SYMBIOTEDINOSAUR]

Hey thanks for the tips man and I really like the presentation no bs like a lot of other videos

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@phil-oq9id]

Thanks for this vid really interesting and informative.. I came across your channel a few days ago and girl outdoors and subscribed to both. Absolutely brilliant both channels🏕️🏕️thank you👍👍

[@BushwackerMan]

Awesome! Thank you! 👍👍

[@beliver6230]

Bloody beutifull mate great set up keep going ya doing great cheers 🐨🇦🇺

[@BushwackerMan]

Thanks mate 👍👍

[@markthomas4594]

Great information,shower setup ,and did I miss where your toilet was ,thanks for sharing opps part 2 next

[@BushwackerMan]

More to come! 👍👍

[@missy183]

Nice view 👌😍😉😎👍

[@rafaeltoledo8315]

Its good that you have friends, that let u homestead on there property, kudos to your friends,

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@suekniveton2995]

What a well thought out informative vid lost of tips to help anyone however they do their outdoor camp outs appreciate your efforts enjoyed watching this one 👍

[@CNNBrow127]

I agree!

[@BushwackerMan]

Glad it was helpful! 👍👍

[@Jim553just]

Good video and a nice piece of land there. I agree about Reed Chillcheater, their kit lasts well and performs better.

[@BushwackerMan]

Right on 👍👍

[@johnmisrahi9922]

nice setup you've got there! You might consider trying to dig a small pond as a way to catch and retain some additional water - added bonus it will attract and benefit the local wildlife! I started working on one last year on a friends property where I have my little forest camp

[@BushwackerMan]

I now have a pond at the top of the woodland 👍👍

[@debbieeames5232]

I love your forest camp. You’ve done a great job with it. The only thing missing for me would be a little stream or creek as we say in Oz! BUT then you’d have to contend with mosquitoes..... Have fun. Deb from Oz

[@BushwackerMan]

I might have found underground water 👍👍

[@Spartan-Of-Truth]

I’m from Oz.

[@cameronmalson3955]

That's my chill video for my kipping bag. I'm camping with the kids in my garden behind the woods. Can't wait to watch this. Also a question for you do you sell merch please

[@BushwackerMan]

Hope you enjoyed the campout, Here is the link bushwacker-man.creator-spring.com/? 👍👍

[@Gustavo_fr1ng]

Those mtp smoks are great

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@BigChungy69]

The only reason why I watch videos like this is to prepare myself for whenever I turn into an adult I will go on a journey to the wilderness and stay there to really find myself if I can.

[@BushwackerMan]

Sounds like a great plan for the future. Learn as many skills as possible while you can 👍👍

[@evansmark9072]

The beast from the east was the first winter out living,if it wasnt for people making videos on how to survive,ivs tried to live in doors since and find it hard,been out now since the first week of December done sub-zero temperature a few weeks ago and found it so,easy,but that's is to do with people making videos,winter and stormy weather is not for beginners,always practice before cold weather and stormy weather as u can get into a big problem the u cant sort out,thank you for making this video as people need these skill,even after about four years camping theres always something to learn and the better you get we can still make a mistake and that mistake can be the end of ur life,,me I push myself to limits to see how far I can go before it comes a risk,,I also know people who live in doors and there always saying I'm mad doing what I do,I love living the way I do and will not live back in doors until I get too old,,,and just a quick message for the homeless,you can still can get a job or go self employed,,❤

[@BushwackerMan]

Good on you mate 👍👍

[@chrisliddane6092]

Love your videos mate, keep them coming 👍 quick question, is there any unowned land in this country that you could do something similar to your camp?

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Bushwhacker Man and Carlisle195 demonstrate that some farmers are willing to allow sensible people to have access to their lands. That seems to be 'the way to go' in the UK unless you have the means to purchase land rights or freeholdings.

[@BushwackerMan]

Not that I know of, you will have to do some research 👍👍

[@987azza]

Thanks for the video, great info. So am I right in thinking if I buy a piece of woodland I can live there indefinitely? There's rules on building structures which I've heard of but I think that's out of order, If you own the land you should be able to build a cabin ect. I've looked online at buying woodland but there's only 2 or 3 websites that do it. Are there other ways? Kind regards Aaron

[@BushwackerMan]

Go for it! 👍👍

[@smokinggar714]

Looking good mate. As for water I think Becky would be a great dowser and you could find a water source all you need is an y branch of Peach, Hickory, Dogwood, or Cherry and some know how and then you could find water. In Joy mate

[@BushwackerMan]

I would love to learn that skill 👍👍

[@smokinggar714]

@@BushwackerMan girls are better at doing this

[@blueshinobi8665]

Thanks for the advice I'm definitely not hiding from interpol

[@BushwackerMan]

No worries! 👍👍

[@jayhickman2436]

Great video, really enjoyed it. Did you stain the shave horse or did to turn that color on its own ?

[@BushwackerMan]

Well spotted, i put on some preserver to protect the wood 👍👍

[@marjosl1970]

Hello Jay great resfhodt coment 👍🏿 please join to my video thanks for watching

[@tribulationwalkaboutwoodsm2425]

Another great video mate. Got a question do you have any trouble with snakes in your camp? Here in Australia when i go camping mostly in the summer i get a lot of snakes come in to camp it docent bother me as much but when i have friends come we all have to keep tents zipped up at all times as most of if not all the snakes are deadly in Australia also another hazard is ticks and giant centipedes. Looking forward to more of your vids have a good mate.

[@BushwackerMan]

Sounds rather nasty with the snakes, we have a few adders and grass snakes but they are not a problem, Ticks can be a problem, I have had a few on my legs. I bet you check your shoes in the morning 👍👍

[@tribulationwalkaboutwoodsm2425]

Always it is a must checking boots

[@seedy-waney-bonnie4906]

I lived in the wilderness 20 years living off the land without electric power. Saw very few people.

[@BushwackerMan]

Sounds awesome 👍👍

[@brucedavis16]

Bushwacker man,thank you for the response.went to the link you sent, couldn't find any baseball caps there ? Is there somewhere I should be looking.let me know if you would please.👍

[@3rubberboats]

What kind of baseball caps are you looking for? The ones I got for bushwacker man and girl outdoors was ordered from whittakersembroidery.co.uk which is in Blackburn, UK.

[@BushwackerMan]

We have no hats at the moment. one of my subscribers gifted me the caps 👍👍

[@ethenford4474]

Any one have any tips for finding unused woos to rent ?? Always wanted to do 6 to 12 month off grid as a test to myself and haveing a hard time

[@anthonyharman7837]

Been thinking about buying my own plot for a while now you have given me some good points are there any laws about living off grid ie council tax or postal address

[@BushwackerMan]

You will have to look into it in more detail

[@outdoor_spirituality]

13:33 - Not sure if you are going to read this, but I have a question about arctic tent... how do you keep it from moulding as its it raining in the UK quite often, does the heat inside helps to dry the tent thus preventing mould or does the material itself is resistant to water, preventing leaks and absorb water... I am just wonder as in the near future I would like to purchase such tent, but if I will pay £500-600 for the tent just to find out it will start getting mould after a year, that would be quite expensive temporary shelter... How long have you got that tent and did you notice any patches of mould?

[@BushwackerMan]

Yes i have mould but i treat it with mould killer ie vinegar👍👍

[@charlottethompson594]

We have mould in our canvas tent. You can get them professionally cleaned from time to time. Vinegar will kill mould but doesn't remove the marks. The mould we have doesn't smell and isn't harmful

[@willemvanassen3765]

Nice video. Where can I buy the hoodie you're wearing

[@BushwackerMan]

Petromax make the hoodie 👍👍

[@osiriswills6749]

This is great man. How do you deal with the insects in the summer?

[@BushwackerMan]

They are not to bad 👍👍

[@TheTarotCardGuy]

Looking forward to watching this when i get home. Dont have enough data to watch it all at work. 👍

[@BushwackerMan]

No worries 👍👍

[@willstables5601]

You should be in charge of the education system!!LOL

[@Rufusthehound]

Is there a club you can join to use and share private woodlands. Or if you own your own woods swap and share each other’s land. Great vids sir 👍

[@BushwackerMan]

I dont know, but it would be a great club to setup 👍👍

[@Rufusthehound]

I agree a data base for all likeminded folk that enjoys a canopy of trees and stars that have their own woodland and could holiday and or work it. Or a woodland swap about

[@dontran449]

Good idea to know whom own the landscape or you don't know whom own it that you must ask them permission for long or short term camping in their landscape

[@BushwackerMan]

My friends own the woodland 👍👍

[@pawoutdoors9290]

6 litres a day of water. I drink 3 a day. Great vid

[@BushwackerMan]

Good stuff! plus washing 👍👍

[@deezenuts7195]

I beg to differ on the private land part. I've got several bunkers, hand dug, on public hunting grounds

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@oldfarmshow]

👍

[@BushwackerMan]

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[@brucedavis16]

Bushwacker man how do you get one of those baseball caps.?🤔

[@888johnmac]

it's not tricky , all you need to do is google bushwacker man shop & there it is .. shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/bushwacker-man/

[@cameronmalson3955]

I was thinking the same and just asked about merch. Top bloke and his daughters. My fav on KZbin.

[@BushwackerMan]

Sorry but one of my subscribers send us our hats as a gift. Here is a link to other merch bushwacker-man.creator-spring.com/

[@BushwackerMan]

bushwacker-man.creator-spring.com/

[@babyfacenilsson6380]

Picked your cast-iron up really cheap from where?

[@BushwackerMan]

I picked up a few bits from my local scrap man and the dump ground 👍👍

[@chrisbennett7983]

Car boots are a good place to find cast iron stuff

[@marjosl1970]

Hi Babyface 👍🏿🖐🏽

[@deenunya7735]

You forgot to mention , bring half your House Contents too

[@BushwackerMan]

Thats a great tip 👍👍

[@MrNomad-hk8qz]

Hi brother iam living in namibia .. kavango west .. we have about 5000 hectares about 10km by 5 km ... i want to stay in the bush for 5 or 6 months ... bow that summer is over here bugs are few ...

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@sopheaLon168]

Hello friend.

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@heatherwhite8691]

Will you stay during midge season

[@BushwackerMan]

Yes they are not to bad down south 👍👍

[@aronjines6619]

What if you can't find any private land??? Is it possible to do this all year round but remain hidden??

[@BushwackerMan]

Yes it is possible 👍👍

[@robertjsmith]

Where does one,have a pony ?

[@blueripper1019]

Can any one help me out I’ve been looking for this pacific 10 man artic ten now and can not seem to find one can any one point me in the right direction thanks

[@BushwackerMan]

Contact anchor supplies, and see if they are able to source more tents 👍👍

[@stormyboy129]

This seems like such a fun thing to do and your could save a lot money doing it, but it's illegal to live in your tent in most countries, even on private property. How do you do it?

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@iamchannelll]

Where is possible to do this in the U.K. ?

[@BushwackerMan]

Pockets of private land 👍👍

[@malcolmfunnell4501]

Is it by a fishery ?

[@BushwackerMan]

No its in the woods, no water 👍👍

[@tokiburoak7457]

Come to Canada and try your skills bud.

[@BushwackerMan]

One day 👍👍

[@dgitalfreedom9261]

Man how I can go there with you for real

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@DavidPaulNewtonScott]

You would do better in Portugal. I have a home there which I am working on but I camp in the wooded garden. I may buy more land. I am in the UK now teaching to finance everything I have a stealth camp where I am constructing a small stealth cabin. I am thriving.

[@BushwackerMan]

Sounds great 👍👍

[@christiansaravia7865]

im probably going to do this soon in a tent but my biggest worry is lightning

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@LogCap4Jobs]

What about the toilet?

[@stevegrew6758]

Hi…is that the US arctic tent?

[@BushwackerMan]

No its a British army tent 👍👍

[@stevegrew6758]

@@BushwackerMan thanks…My new favourite prep channel. Inspirational stuff.

[@leojames7331]

Even with permission from the landowners, if the council clock on they will move to enforce removal. Does that worry you?

[@BushwackerMan]

Its a very remote woodland 👍👍

[@leojames7331]

@@BushwackerMan Good for you dude, long may it continue!

[@BushwackerMan]

@@leojames7331 👍👍

[@WvIENS]

about to go ghost.. before the sociteal collapse

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@lonefoxbushcraft]

Did you buy ya own land

[@BushwackerMan]

The land belongs to my friends 👍👍

[@casperbreezy825]

What if I just move somwhere in the mountains where nobody really is?

[@BushwackerMan]

Sounds bliss 👍👍

[@williamwilliam6714]

You would be "living the dream"...

[@marjosl1970]

Hi William god to you 👍🏿

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Watch out for them Sasquatch.

[@BushwackerMan]

Where 👍👍

[@incorectulpolitic]

How do you prevent predator animals from eating you?

[@BushwackerMan]

We have no predators in the UK 👍👍

[@incorectulpolitic]

@@BushwackerMan no wolves, foxes or other carnivorus animals?

[@debbieeames5232]

Wow. It would be good to have water. Watch KZbin “Girl in the Woods”” in the USA. The mosquitoes on her land are really bad. Be careful. Deb from Oz

[@BushwackerMan]

Great channel, my daughter Becky speaks to her👍👍

[@Mr_guernsey_explorer180]

I'd love to go off grid just for a week see if anybody realises I'm not home

[@BushwackerMan]

Great idea 👍👍

[@Rufusthehound]

Shame they don’t have a pond

[@alexnada8397]

What about planning permission to live on the land? Nobody explains that

[@BushwackerMan]

You need permitted development 👍👍

[@jeffdur1330]

It's easy when someone just gives you land lol

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@Triple_T_]

500 pounds no idea how much that is 😂

[@NightOwlGames]

is it possible to find a piece of land not owned by anyone? ive got no friends, im thinking of buying a tent and leaving the city ideally id love to head up to west scotland, i see on google maps alot of empty land and no houses or citys for 100s of miles how would anyone find my tent or have a problem with me been there? funny how i can rough it in a cardboard in some back alley with a bunch of crackheads no one bats an eye yet i cant buy a tent and live in the wild! i know where id rather be!

[@groovyxyz]

"i saw about 9 people" what he means is he saw 9 people

[@BushwackerMan]

👍 👍

[@laimonasrake8367]

Sooo... what do you do for money then?

[@BushwackerMan]

A few little jobs 👍👍

[@loki1066]

😴

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@Furrygumball71]

5:00 minutes in and this bloke hasn’t taught us a thing!

[@BushwackerMan]

You must know all the answers then 👍👍

[@chocolate-teapot]

This video could have been just the first 30 seconds. Tips for living off grid - "borrow or get some private land" - End.

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@MegaPontoon]

Is that your own land cos 99% of people not in that fortunate position

[@BushwackerMan]

No it belongs to my friends 👍👍

[@baileymoody3916]

This man doesnt live off of the grid. He literally told you he borrows land from friends and he brings his water in from elsewhere

[@BushwackerMan]

You know so little about living off grid 👍

[@internetmail3888]

This country is dead. No freedom to even camp long term anymore.

[@BushwackerMan]

Good point 👍👍