Typical Cold Winter Day At The Off Grid Cabin: Homestead Updates, Redneck Truck Camper

Here is a couple of typical winter days at the off grid homestead. I also talk about future plans with the cabin and give an update on the chickens. #diy #outdoors #homesteading

[@yvonnejacko5644]

Anyone notice how this man NEVER raises his voice to Skeeter? Not even one. He shows that he loves his dog even when Skeeter just shows up out of nowhere......greatest dog owner 😅😅😊😊 great video Kyle

[@supareelprimo6782]

I read the entire Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans and was able to make a shed plan. Using Ryan's Shed Plans alone, the shed itself is great. Where I wish I knew more is with respect to ground preparation and foundations. Maybe that's beyond the scope of Ryan's Shed Plans.

[@diannehalliday2165]

It is so completely different from life in Australia it is never gets boring watching you daily toil Kyle, I don’t know where you get your energy from, clean living means reaping what the Lord Himself has provided and, so much of it!!!

[@conv1cted752]

Yours is my favorite off grid ch. I like other channels, but I like that you actually talk in yours an explain what you're doing and why and how.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Beautiful dog beautiful cat Kyle

[@winterfar2814]

This type of lifestyle is hard and sort of relentless, but also very rewarding. Like they say, the joy is not in the having but in the doing.

[@merinashylaja2549]

You can make a lot of videos of your beautiful little kitty for a change too, we'd love it !!

[@lindacox8156]

I sure love watching Skeeter play in the snow!

[@anntisdale6493]

I love the topper!

[@Lulu5771]

I never get tired of watching your videos. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bahototh]

Thank You! The honesty and cozy-ness of your videos are gold.

[@jessiec2303]

Loved when you called the chickens “girls” and checked that they had fresh water and a warm house. You know they were happy by all the eggs they laid! We all miss them. Also love the videos of your routines!

[@bmorebutterfly5259]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your chickens 😥; glad you'll have more 🙏 😊

[@duanecooley2733]

I'm currently homesteading in the Ozarks of Arkansas. I had to wait til my late 50s to get started but I love living a sustainable, self sufficient lifestyle. I'm originally from northern Minnesota. The Brainerd area to be exact. I love what you have going. Brings back so many memories for me of growing up in northern Minnesota. Keep up the great work.👍

[@marcopolo5365]

Get a huge chopping block. Get an old tire. Attach to the top of chopping block. When chopping wood, stand it in the tire to chop it. Won't fly away on you. Easier job Kyle!

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

Skeeter is a gorgeous boy!!! Kitty is beautiful too!!! 🤗❤️🎶🇨🇦

[@gothicshadowstgg]

I don't get tired of your videos. Where has Cerria been? Bummer about your chickens. Glad to see the homestead again.

[@msworkinitout]

I still love watching your videos 🤗

[@seanmcdonagh8207]

You are such an inspiration im 20 years old iv grown up in Dublin in a modern society wich iv always viewed as overly complicated i am now saving as much money as possible with the hopes of one day moving to Alaska and live a self sustainable quiet/simple life thank you so so much for this inspirational content and introducing me and many others to your fantastic off grid lifestyle

[@TangoGulf]

I look to do the same and I hope your dream is fulfilled. Check out Bush Radical. Dave Whipple does a great job on that channel just like Kyle does here

[@cbass2755]

I really hope you achieve this goal, and your happy living this way. I’m a tad jealous as I would love to live this way too but I picked poor partners. I’m 69 years old now and to late for me. Do whatever you need to do as your young. Living this way requires youth, strength. Get it done then maintain it the rest of your life with a healthy strong partner. Or, just do it yourself. Don’t “wait” for the right partner. Life has a way of falling in place. God speed!

[@seanmcdonagh8207]

@@TangoGulf i hope the same for you my friend im also a big fan of Dave whipple and his wife brooke they are another big inspiration to folks like you and I

[@seanmcdonagh8207]

@@cbass2755 i very much appreciate this advise my friend

[@noelgraham4607]

I wish you well

[@tomgrantham9992]

Nice video. Stay safe and well and warm.

[@mikeduda3173]

It's not a dumb idea at all! Dave and Brooke have been doing that for decades and they really enjoy it

[@debbiec.1564]

I love the idea of you purchasing a piece of land and developing it. I think that is a very smart plan and I do think you would make a very nice little profit.

[@RenaeSchmaltz]

Good Morning! I have never seen a chainsaw sharpened before. I loved the redneck comment. It gave me my morning chuckle. I am glad to hear more chickens are coming to the property. There is nothing like fresh farm eggs. You will have more customers then you can handle for buying eggs. Buying more land is a very smart idea. You two have gumption and smarts. 😊 You live the life that a lot of us city slickers wish we could live. Thank you for taking all of us on your journey. 🌲🌲🌲 ☕ You deserve a nice hot cup of hot chocolate or coffee.

[@mariepalkiewicz852]

Great video! Love watching your daily routines. Stay cozy NJ

[@mkbarber65]

Ferret or weasel likely got into the run, had chickens for many years and ferrets were a problem in southern Ontario. When you rebuild try to plug all the small gaps around the framing that will be a good start. All the best

[@marianfrances4959]

Sorry about the chickens. Learning curve. Homestead house looks great. You will do fine!! 👍😎🇨🇦❄📷✨🔥🐾

[@gerrierichardson7127]

So sorry about your birds.Some thing that could not be helped at that time.I know how much you Loved them. Thanks for all the information about what's Coming up.See you on your next video.😊

[@teresatano193]

So sorry about your chickens. You can't go wrong with your business idea, so many would want one of your builds!

[@jimperfectjim]

Hi Kyle. 53 year old NON-outdoorsman from Long Island, NY living vicariously through you. I really enjoy your videos. Love your honesty and simplicity. I do NOT envy your winters. Keep up the good work! P.S. Sorry about your chickens.

[@april7_]

I have been living over 40 years now in a house that is heated with wood only. Here in Finland we do our wood all in spring, mainly birch. It dryes in summer and then we store in in some kind of wood storage building for use, some may store covered out as well. We do not have almost all dead wood in our forests so maybe that is the main reason, but it sure is some kind of weird to watch this kind of every day wood collecting thing wich is common everywhere america/canada/alaska region. Got to mention that I have max 10-30kW boiler that heats 2000 liter of water that circulates in radiators ( over 500 gallons )

[@debramage739]

Always, Kyle, great work. Sorry about your chooks. Learning lessons.

[@jackofalltradesmasterofnon6120]

Good way to hold the saw while charpening it, never thought of that!

[@hermitholllerhomestead2080]

Very nice DIY topper!

[@fishinghole333]

You're a hard worker and you're doing a great job! You'll be able to accomplish anything you set your mind to.

[@bennyking572]

I'm sorry to hear about the chickens buddy, also I like the idea of yoi buying land and taking us along for the ride! Love from Scotland

[@uncontrolledspeech1858]

Nothing wrong with redneck; creativity.

[@nikburton9264]

I use a 20000 btu ventless propane heater to keep my 14 x 65 mobile home warm. Plus to cook with. We use less than 300 gallons annually. And I bake bread every couple days.

[@robinmoore5181]

So fine your video was. Always interested.

[@uniteordie]

Spot on. Property is a solid profit center.

[@WeSRT4]

Cool homemade truck camper. You could fiberglass the outside and paint it if you really wanted.

[@Rags2Itches]

My parents bought a single acre of lake front property in western Maine, in 1967. A road was cut in, graded and a camp site area for tents was created. Over the ensuing years they went from tents to a used single wide trailer. Dad built a utility shed that housed a water pump, single pre fab shower stall, sink and toilet. Later before my parents retired they built a small two bedroom cabin with a loft. Dad put up a two car garage that was mostly his work shop. That place had to be sold in 2013. My Dad passed in 2006 and my Mom stayed on the land till her health was not good enough for being there, especially in Winter. A simple 3K investment turned into a $356,000K sale in 2013. Land is always a good investment since it never really devalues. Mark Twain said, "Buy land, they're not making it anymore."

[@jimperry5970]

Thanks for the video!!

[@stst9185]

You'd do very well with that plan buddy! Hubby and I invested in real estate and we both retired in our 50's. With your building talent...you'd make a killing! Good luck!!!!

[@asus12351]

Hey Kyle don't worry about it. We'll watch you chop wood for a while.

[@donaldshields2483]

I enjoy your videos so keep up the good work and I will be watching so I will be looking for your videos God bless

[@Leaffaninaz]

You are a very smart man, hope it all works out for you guys!!

[@jeffmoffat6967]

I like the truck topper! The chicken coop will take some thought

[@jemoua9429]

That cat's a magician.

[@albertmeursault]

sorry to hear about the chicken coop, that is horrible.

[@fayepotts3279]

Kyle, you never disappoint us with your excellent videos. We watch you to the end. We have never seen a person so experienced in the wilderness. Love your content, you are doing great! Good luck with your anticipated new adventure.

[@TicTacdoe]

I heard from other sources they froze to death!

[@judyschepp8748]

@@TicTacdoe Why would Kyle lie?

[@TicTacdoe]

@@judyschepp8748 just heard from other source.

[@shamrock241r8]

@@TicTacdoe you said that already several comments above, now you just seem to be repeating yourself.

[@mikem1509]

love your honesty young man. land is a good investment, they're not making anymore of it.

[@sgrvtl7183]

I always enjoy your videos! Stay warm

[@MelSogo]

Love to see what you're up to, Kyle! I saw those Meateater books on your shelf, great selections, I've got those myself. Sorry to hear about the chickens, amigo, that's a rough one. But next time around you'll have mink in mind while building and that will help! Ever upward, my friend! Top notch DIY topper for the truck, too. If you want the roof to last as long as possible I'd coat it with some protectant, anything from paint or stain to poly or even roofing tar. Just to keep the moisture off of it. In addition to all your projects, consider a sauna! It's a lovely way to stay warm and healthy! The benefits of regular sauna use are proven by science and my ancestors! Good luck land hunting, I think you've got a great idea with the development angle. I flip houses and I would love to gear more towards what you described there. I look forward to your next video, keep trucking Kyle!

[@idroadking]

Sorry to hear about your chickens... best of luck on your new land developing venture.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking

[@andrewmacaulay1585]

Maybe talk to a trapper about the weasel problem…they are very determined creatures. Kind regards New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦

[@gypsymomma3470]

Hey Kyle, so so sorry to hear about the chickens. I'm confident the next coop you build will be predator proof! Thank you for another great video. ✌️🙏🐔

[@ryancook6015]

Super excited to see you build another place! I got hooked on your channel when you were building the homestead house. Been watching ever since.

[@desireelivemore823]

Wow good job with the car love your videos GOD BLESS love you guys New Zealand

[@polisagora2811]

In San Francisco you find old houses that have natural refrigerators in the kitchens. There are slots cut in the exterior wall covered with mesh in the back of a kitchen cabinet. The cool air from outside circulates there and it keeps things cool. That bin outside would be a meal for a bear soon in lots of places. You could have a freezer in winter that way safe from critters.

[@maymetke1605]

So sorry about the chickens.

[@geigertron3000]

hope all your plans do well sir!!!! 💪

[@ServiceTrek]

cool. i love that development idea, you're gonna be great at it.

[@robertmeader4065]

Good luck on buying the new land

[@dianeandersen4106]

Kitty is getting so big

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

I love your off-grid lifestyle!!! It looks so peaceful and goal-oriented too. I am sorry about your chickens. 🥺🐓🥚🤗❤️🎶🇨🇦

[@lauriewhite3576]

Hi Kyle! Came across your channel a couple weeks ago. I’ve been going through a few videos at a time, from the start. Really enjoy them, the energy and the lifestyle. You & Cierra are genuine and lovely people. Love the teamwork and commitment to your dreams together. The relationship and teamwork with your dad is awesome too! Sad about the Chickens..one of my favorite moments was when you opened up the Coop door saying, “ good morning my Chickens, how are the ladies?”

[@piddy3825]

Always nice to see you drop a video, even if you feel it's repetitive, your followers love to see what you are doing! we want more, more, more!

[@judyschepp8748]

Agreed!!!! Well said, Piddy🥰💕😁

[@jodimiddendorf]

Very nice truck camper/topper build. It would be fun to see videos of you and Cierra taking the truck for a trip somewhere! Cheers!

[@scottboyne8305]

Love all your videos Kyle. Winter time is tough living, very monotonous. You know, firewood, water, firewood and more firewood. Lol

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. Sorry to hear about your feathered friends.

[@Bspoke53]

1 item needed " a funnel " 👍🏻 🤣 another good vid K!

[@thomasgriffith2953]

Condolences about the chickens. Love that short visit from the kitty and of course love seeing Skeeter. Always an interesting and fascinating visit with you. 👍☺️

[@TicTacdoe]

I heard from other source they Froze

[@idriveitall]

@@TicTacdoe What source?

[@kathrynbaker8215]

Watching your videos I’m struck by just how hard living off grid is, how hard pioneer living or 1800’s living was. If you’re sick, no matter, you still have to cut wood, get water, etc. This is not for the faint of heart or anyone who is at all lazy. Great video as always!

[@tobbiemoody7040]

So sorry about your chickens

[@deborahmarr2210]

I find your videos fascinating and I love learning about the challenges you face. I now know that N Minnesota is about 13,000 km from where I live. I check sunrise and sunset times too and marvel at how you function at minus 30c. It's positive 26c where I live in Australia. Making videos takes time and effort and many of your routine details are interesting to me. Making a chicken coop predator proof is daunting anywhere in the world. I don't know how you got your chickens to lay so well in winter. Your life and philosophy is of real interest to me. Best wishes to you all.

[@ogi5613]

Making it look less redneck? Sure sounds funny! Love watching your videos.

[@lewisf9266]

Question the out side bathroom. As one gets older night time visits are more frequent

[@Borealwalkabouts]

I love fire wood videos bud. Basic living chores 👌

[@kevinb4978]

Hey Kyle - love the idea of you being a land developer. I look forward to that content on your channel, and it obviously seems to be what you are most interested and skilled in. I am sure it will work out great for ya - please keep us posted!

[@colinbrooks6290]

Come on guys…. More please…. Still enjoying your journey 👍🍺🔨💥🎉

[@miniaci9094]

Property investment idea sounds awesome. I have 1 airbnb cabin I rent out and after seeing the success of it I dream of owning a piece of property with multiple cabins and just spending my days hanging out selling ice and firewood to guests 😆

[@chrisj8822]

Your cat has great evaporating skills.

[@markwall9747]

Thanks for another good video and update of upcoming events.... sorry for the loss of the chickens 😢 never easy loosing any livestock am sure

[@garymay3826]

Developing land and a cabin? You know what they say, if you build it they will come! Good luck.

[@lcook0825]

Good luck with your venture and it sounds quite promising.

[@jonhamilton5789]

If you’re going to use that Buddy heater in your truck cap make sure you put some vents in it, the Carbon Monoxide has nowhere to go.

[@lisasescapades]

I’m so sorry to hear about your chickens. That too bad. Great content.

[@wrath231]

I dig the 'stache!

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed 😉 see that Kyle and skeeter doing well, hope Cierra coming along with her recovery 👍

[@charruza]

Sorry about your chickens. I know you'll fix the problem now that you know about it! Looking forward to seeing the upgrades coming!

[@MikeBeauchamp]

Man, I’m gutted for you about the chickens. I lost one of mine to a predator recently and fear losing more of them in the future. Definitely plan to fortify my coop more soon. Good to hear you’re not giving up though.. keep going!

[@michellelyon3149]

Being a cat lover, we have 7, seeing your kitty looking out the window at the end was so adorable. Stay safe and well.

[@idriveitall]

You might want to get a few guineafowl, also. They are a great alarm system and have been known to run off small predators. Adult guineas can handle the cold weather just fine. Good luck!

[@shhletsgohurryup5736]

Sweat equity. Great investment. Good idea Kyle.

[@shhletsgohurryup5736]

Look up Bush radical, Dave Whipple

[@stephencritchley9355]

Love the content mate. So different to where I live. Keep the videos coming. Sorry about the chooks - you could see how much they meant to you both. Fresh eggs too!! As with Ciera, we find your life fascinating so keep it up.

[@Jon-cr8fe]

Love the videos. I live in eastern KY but have family in clearbrook and Lenard. My dad is police chief in clearbrook an gonvick. Really enjoy the videos. Take care and keep warm!

[@richardparis8738]

Sorry to hear about that

[@chantaln6843]

Sorry to hear about your “ladies”, I know how much you loved those chickens. I hope your new bath house turns out as an upgrade & confortable looking project. Your investment property idea sounds terrific. I hope you build a spacious, cool looking log cabin. This could be a profitable adventure.

[@ronaldjohnson9526]

Hi Kyle, I am very confident that a weasel got your chickens. Weasels kill for fun, not so much out of necessity. Next fall when I come back to Minnesota I will bring you over some weasel boxes so you can rid yourself of them. Weasels can easily get through chicken wire so you will need to use hardware cloth fence if you want to make sure no weasel get your hens. Ron Johnson