Major Upgrade to the New Primitive Hut (episode 45)

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One year ago I began making bricks to fulfill my vision of building a small and primitive but livable adobe hut. In the winter I had to pause construction because of cold weather. Now summer is here and I have enough bricks to finish the project. When the hut is finished then I will have more time to focus on other projects to improve living conditions on this land. This series will be ongoing so be sure to stay tuned for the next video.
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My equipment:
Camera: Nikon D7500 and GoPro Hero7 Black
Sound: Zoom H6
Editing: Final Cut Pro X on MacBook Air
Location: Parts Unknown
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
Who films you?
Me. I travel alone, shoot, edit, upload, everything, all alone. On a few occasions I may be accompanied by a friend, but that has been very rare.
Do you stay out there permanently?
No, I usually stay out in a wilderness area for about a week and then hike out and return to a city for editing and uploading. I have family and other obligations to take care of as well.
How many cameras do you use?
Usually I use just one camera. When I have underwater scenes then I also use a GoPro camera. I get different angles by moving the camera around and repeating the action to create a more cinematic viewing experience for the audience.
Where is this place?
In order to protect the integrity of the natural landscape I prefer to be very vague about the locations I use. There are places that I used to visit that were so beautiful and untouched but the consequences of social media brought all kinds of people to visit and sadly some people do not respect nature and have badly damaged these places. Therefore I do not share locations.
Where did you get your sandals?
I first started wearing sandals on outdoor adventures in February 2014. I’m so glad that I did because wearing these Luna Sandals has really helped strengthen my feet. You can see their selection of adventure and running sandals at this link: www.lunasandals.com/?rfsn=102...
(Note: I receive an affiliate commission from any sales derived from clicking on the link above)
Do you workout?
Yes, I workout, but not in a gym. I have some weights that I use and also do a lot of bodyweight exercises. I also run and sometimes swim. I hike frequently to collect wild foods and to shoot these videos so I'm very active all the time.
Are you vegan or vegetarian?
I wish I could maintain my health on a primal diet that does not include animals but unfortunately that did not work well and I ended up with health problems as a result of those attempts. From my studies, observations of nature, and personal experience I have come to believe that the best diet for optimal human health is a primal diet (paleo).
Do you get lonely when you’re alone?
No, I don’t get lonely. I’m actually so busy shooting video, taking photos and doing so many other things like making cordage, cooking, weaving, etc. that I really don’t have time to think about my lonely condition. Sometimes when something profound happens on an adventure I can’t wait to share it with people, but other than that I do not get lonely.
How many languages do you speak?
My first language is English but I also speak fluent Spanish and Portuguese. I also speak very little Russian. I may soon begin learning more languages.
How old are you?
I was born in 1972. At the time of this video I was 49.
Where did you get the music in your videos?
This series is the first one that I am making all the music myself. I recently made a drum and maracas (rumba shaker). I am now using them to create the intro and ending music in my videos, but before in the past I have used royalty free music from several sources including KZbin. Sometimes I bought the music but usually it was free.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

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[@TheGodshatter]

Did you build the bricks with your time off or, have a stockpile in hand? And spiders wont build that close with constant movement so? How often do you really hit this area up. I know they will build close but, building on a roof with constant movement means to me, you havent been around alot. I'm sorry if I'm wrong but, more curious than anything bro. Hopefully you remember my name lol. I've talked to you before. But no worries if you dont lol. That's life haha!

[@mattparker9726]

I'm glad you got sponsorship. I am interested in trying LMNT, but I would like a more detailed video on each of the flavors before spending my money. If there are no artificial ingredients, and it's mostly salt, how good do each flavor packets taste? I work as a welder in 100 degree heat now, so hydration is important to me. (I am so happy I got a good job now!)

[@kysbuver2668]

My little house is being built. Not a home like yours. Earth bricks and bark roofs seem to be good materials. A healthy house and good nature. Good electrolytes. It would be convenient if the stone from the last video was also used as a wall material. It doesn't match the size or variety, but I think it can make a wall more comfortable. Shower berry raid replenishes your strength. If you apply mud to the wood, you can cut it accurately. I also occasionally met snakes while building a house. Big and small snakes. I tend to send them away rather than eat them. Cute animals. Korean snakes are gentle and timid. Congratulations on the completion of your new home.

[@Mingui.70]

Yo quiero ir allí!!!

[@juliebaker6969]

I didn't know scorpions were edible, nice to know. They sound kinda like the crawdads of the desert.

[@dean2092]

I see why you have not uploaded a lot in the last month. You were hard at work with this hut and these wonderful videos! Thanks boss

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I appreciate that!

[@sillysnack1703]

Yes thanks

[@Maddiahsch]

that's what we all have been waiting for! thanks for your afford Chad

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

My pleasure! Enjoy!

[@I_Scorched_You]

@@ChadZuberAdventures Hey Chad. You mentioned about how a tiled rooftop would be ideal. Do you plan on doing that at some point or just sticking to the bark. Any idea when you might upgrade if you do decide to? Tia

[@ladyofthemasque]

@@I_Scorched_You He mentioned in a previous video that the weight of all those tiles would be a lot. I suspect he's (rightfully) concerned about the structural integrity of the roof, since he's working with a wide variety of (formerly) green and deadwood branches, and not much in the way of joinery. A lighter roof material is simply safer. Plus, clay tiles are difficult to fit onto a round roof. Not impossible, but you have to be pretty good at the math to get the wedge-shape just right, and it'll be a different size for every single concentric ring around the roofline, from edge to peak. Square would be better, but as it is, a round roof actually saves on how much material has to be gathered, processed, and applied, compared to a rectangular one, so Chad saved himself a lot of trouble by not having all that extra work.

[@zacharygreene2419]

It’s interesting to see what a real adobe/clay hut looks like as opposed to the fake ones you see all the time on KZbin. As well as the incredible effort that goes into making the pieces and assembling them.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Are there really fake ones out there? What is a fake Adobe hut made of?

[@zacharygreene2419]

@@ChadZuberAdventuresthey have some primitive build videos where they make these incredible structures, digging out massive holes by hand, making pools, etc. Which are cool to watch but they’re using cement, digging vehicles, crews and not what is only directly around them.

[@mthaylanprogames3689]

​​@@zacharygreene2419 they are not fake, the only thingh its that they have equipament, and remenber exist diferents technichs and diferents soils and cultura behind it?

[@ladyofthemasque]

Thank you for talking about the importance of electrolytes, including sodium. Most people don't realize that sodium is 100% necessary for our cells to function. Too much can be bad, yes, but too little can also be bad. I'm currently having to increase my sodium levels (under doctor approval) while my sister has had to reduce her sodium & potassium levels--we have to cook low-sodium for her needs, but I have to remember to salt-shaker my food at every meal. It's not easy!

[@jaszam827]

Cadzuber you're simply the best survivor ever so far and I have enjoyed every videos..thank you my friend

[@user-wo7cm8hs7p]

You're Awesome Brother. Keeping U-p!!!!

[@WhatIsTime_]

Eyy the goats themselves

[@streetscienceofficial8675]

This Man Is The Real Primitive Architecture Artist, Gotta Say "Respect" For Your Dedication and Endurance Chad, love all your primitive Tendency Series ... Viva La Zuber

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Muchas gracias!

[@RhodiumFX]

Glad to see you are getting sponsors and your channel is growing. Well done!

[@audyssey1416]

I gotta say, Chad.. You make the best commercials haha. Seriously your sponsor segments are the only ones I don’t skip.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Thanks so much! I really rely on those ads to be able to keep making videos.

[@inna984]

У нас до сир пор строят дома из саманного кирпича. Это глина с добавлением соломы. Тепло зимой и прохладно летом.

[@LuckyvillageLife]

Horosho Spasibo Balshoya Inna

[@AsaneWF]

Обожаю ваши видео, каждый раз смотрю с большим интересом, спасибо. P.S. - хижина великолепна.

[@emceeshrutitripathi1757]

This guy is going out of his way to show us what primitive life could have been like, show some love to this man!

[@starababa1985]

The great thing about building like this is all the time you have to think and dream while your hands are busy. The mind can go to some strange and wonderful places.

[@21Nekoda]

What an awesome and real quote. "If you don't build your dream someone will hire you to help build theirs". Since you like quotes I'll throw a couple of mines out that I made up. "Stars are strongest at their darkness points (Black holes)". "Without darkness you'd never know stars existed".

[@Beistranhu]

Thank you for the sunrise camera catch S2

[@luckyshot5135]

one of the few youtubers I like the sponsors for.

[@1123pawel]

Chad, you are absolutely spoiling us with all this content recently. You have built an extremely solid hut. I hope you are thinking of smelting some iron in the not too far future!

[@AtomicDudMan]

Finally a hut where you aren’t slouching over all the time. Much more roomy.

[@peerullahhussainy7610]

Good and great inspiring effort , finally a house 🏡 to relax , rejuvenate, rediscover nature again..

[@bigmommadeadlock3945]

31:45 Aaaaah the good ol' stick in the dirt trick.

[@retourenavant]

I'm such a big fan of your show 🥰...Wishing you all the best and the success you deserve 👩‍🌾🤗 Please continue to share your culture with us, loves from france 🇲🇫♥️

[@Alehyn666]

Someday I wish to be as ripped and buffed like Chad, a very inspiring man with multiple skills, thank you for all the amazing free content you provide to us, its greatly appreciated, helps all of us survive and stay well mentally within our ratrace system nowadays, cheers from Quebec, Canada

[@maxon9100]

Всегда было интересно смотреть.Спасибо большое за проделанные труды👍 Я это очень ценю и понимаю на сколько это тяжело,строить дом при этом снимать видео.

[@LuckyvillageLife]

Horosho Spasibo Balshoya

[@user-kx4pq7cc6h]

Сколько внимания и любви Чед вкладывает в строительство своего жилища!

[@Syph1l1S]

reminds me of being a kid playing in the yard

[@sawmofficial4252]

Better n Better ♥️😇

[@breezy6661]

Chad your first video the fun harvest with prikily pears is what shaped my childhood weirdly enough. That video is what got me into fruit and other stuff

[@breezy6661]

Diamond minecart and popular mmos were stil one of the biggest parts too

[@mattparker9726]

YES! THE LONG ANTICIPATED HUT VIDEO!

[@darriendastar3941]

That hut is just a piece of magnificence. And your natural engineering skills are something I'm in awe of. It's actively inspiring.

[@othnielbarcoma1809]

4 videos in a week? nice

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Yeah, I spent about 70 hours on my laptop this week.

[@othnielbarcoma1809]

@@ChadZuberAdventures You're one of the only two "primitive" channels I follow, the other being Primitive Technology. We really appreciate your work but you should take a break once in a while.

[@esben181]

@@ChadZuberAdventures Damn I spend 70 hours on my laptop everyday

[@liebeislove2]

I fricking LOVE these long Episodes! Can't get enough of em

[@musthavechannel5262]

Congratulations on this great update to your hut. It looks awesome. And the garden looks so nice.

[@stuartdean1858]

Hut is coming along amazingly Chad, can’t wait to see it completely finished.

[@sallawaronen3277]

Hut looking good. Looking real good. Unbelievable craftsmanship!

[@everyone5150]

Congratulations on your achievement! The hut looks awesome already!👌 I'm sure it's gonna be a real beauty after you added the finishing touches.🤙

[@nanuq83]

Getting the roof back together is a reverse game of Kerplunk.

[@hempseedaddict]

I don't think any modern roof could be so completely reused like that. Strikes me as an important reflection on the value of materials.

[@traciannveno]

Wow!!! Gorgeous. So much work. I love the animal pelt on the ground. You could cover the whole floor and make it really clean and cozy. I love every update. Thank you!

[@DMonZ1988]

lol, "i have never been stung by one but i have eaten them". what a casual badass. fantastic work on the hut, i am so happy for your back! burning off the ends of the wood is a great trick: in addition to all the things you said, charring the wood makes it more fire and water resistant. charcoal is really hydrophobic so water won't soak in as easily if the wood were to get wet, and it doesn't ignite as easily as dry wood either. smoothing and rounding the ends so no thin fibres are sticking out etc also helps with both these things. nicely done!

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

Spiders or a million gnats...all my fantasies about living out in the mountains in a hut have just shattered. lol!

[@rorydonaldson2794]

I've been watching your content for a couple years now and it's so awesome seeing you get quality sponsorship deals that align well with what you do and represent. Keep it up friend!

[@AlphonsodeBarbo]

You could even add on another room or two... that would be cool! An a tiled roof would work! ...the alternate concave tiles would be really waterproof!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Yeah, I could use another room.

[@AlphonsodeBarbo]

@@ChadZuberAdventures love the added height... that was a real improvement ( I was worried about you having to crouch so much before), and love all the series. What a great way of life!

[@mj2745]

Oh this was so satisfying! Great job Chad! Now for the rest of the village when we all come to visit..haha! 😁🙏 It's a cosy liveable home now. Well done!

[@lindaseel8633]

We will all be expected to build our own huts. Chad has shown us how.

[@mj2745]

@@lindaseel8633 😆🤣True that..I'm up for it!

[@Templarium]

You know? LMNT seems like a good idea for my parents. My father had a traumatic brain injury and some of the medication he takes depletes electrolytes for whatever reason. It got to a point where he wouldn't want to move at all and had to be fed. We have been giving him some energy and electrolyte drinks but they always have a lot of sugar. I'm going to try LMNT and see how he does. Thank you Chad!

[@fsknikolai635]

I love the videos alot Chad, you've inspired both my girlfriend and myself to explore outdoors more and get back into nature. thank you!

[@ladyofthemasque]

I can think of a few projects to complete before late autumn: make shutters of some sort for the windows for enclosing in the heat, making the door tall enough to close off the whole opening again, and making a bed platform up off the ground. That last one will help get you away from any scorpions on the ground, give you storage space underneath for belongings without wasting floorspace, raise you up into a warmer level of the air inside the hut in winter, and give you a literally cooler place to sit in summertime that isn't that fire heated bench! (Which will still be gloriously lovely in winter.)

[@mj2745]

And a terrazzo floor!

[@ladyofthemasque]

@@mj2745 Yup, but I knew that he's already been making & firing floor tiles, so I figured it didn't need to be added to the list, lol.

[@mj2745]

@@ladyofthemasque Oh I didn't realise that! Industrious guy huh?

[@sirfoofoo154]

Congrats Daddy Zuber.

[@IslandHermit]

I've been waiting for this video and I'm sure you have too. Very nice job.

[@Domzdream]

Heheheeeeyyyy ! Nice upgrade!! You’ve put some work into this man. Looks amazing.

[@TheMetalAllfather]

I paused right in HR middle of the ad just to say this: This guy rules.

[@lordjeremyhirsch7009]

Thank you Chad. For the contribution you've made to the primitive skills community. Keep up the good work. You've inspired many! The skills you employ are mostly lost to time. I shudder to think what would happen if our tech was gone tomorrow! We're one simple solar flare away from the Iron age. I want to start a similar channel for my own regional biome. The upper midwest... Any insight, cameras - production - editing suggestions you might have would be welcome. Even some collaboration in the future would be great. Much respect brother!!! Thank you for what you do! And thank you again! For your content. Avid follower, seldom commentor.

[@anupraul4619]

Hey Chad.. The way you doing all this stuff.. Big salute.. Love and Respect.. ❤️💝❤️❤️❤️

[@bohil5461]

Amazing work that’s incredible. Please stay safe in the hot summer weather!

[@killer3183]

Doing this much of hardwork by using hand I really appreciate your work buddy keep it up

[@richardbidinger2577]

Got to admit, I'm impressed with that juniper bark roof. It seems light and flimsy at first, but watching you take it apart I realized it was kind of like organic velcro. Looks like it could have been a good insulater to.

[@lonenation1828]

Well said, I thought the same thing

[@averagewildriftplayer9147]

How does it feel to be such a GIGA CHAD (also 4 videos in a week, noice)

[@AlvinPrestosa]

Nice your videos more lesson for life like your videos because meaning to live in the world alive not for many things

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Things can suffocate us

[@TheChillerman57]

Glad you got a sponsor, the hut is looking great too!

[@JABO95SA]

This is huge! It turned out super cool. I can't imagine the feeling to finally finishing it after all this time. What a journey. From a viewer's perspective, this feels not only like a huge milestone, but also like the start of a new chapter in this awesome show :D

[@itsme3223]

You should make a door out of mortar reinforced bark mats, and a long strong wooden pole, theme put the pole through the mats and make a small hole at the top of your door and at the bottom. Put the door in, and you have a door that swings open!

[@raynoladominguez4730]

That is a thing of beauty sir. Congratulations, job well done.

[@GlobalAidFederation]

I hope you keep adding to it. A kitchen for storage preparation and fermentation. Bedroom bathroom... Maybe even build up. You're awesome Chad!

[@ElizabethGreene]

The DJ said "Raise the Roof", and you took it literally. :) Congrats on the upgrade! It's much larger than your old hut.

[@QueenNatasha_KingGibson8501]

Natasha: Ooh la la Chad!!

[@lunelthemoon937]

Its come so far from just being a lean to with a view of the mountain, looks great!

[@Pavk-vd9su]

This triangle shape was also used in minoan and mycenaean buildings to relieve the load of the stone beam over the doors or windows. Also the hut look more like a miniature castle tower. Keep up the good work, its relaxing compared to the madness we live in.

[@fadifadi-4u]

عمل رائع يا أخي أصبح الكوخ الآن أفضل بكثير من السابق وأكثر راحة. في انتظار جديدك الحلقة المقبلة. استمر 🌷🙏👍🏻

[@BarakxProject]

So awesome to slowly see your plans unfold

[@chaoswalrus8647]

I was very excited to see a new video up this morning, I was not expecting one so soon! The completed hut looks awesome, I can't wait to see what comes next!

[@tylerbessette464]

I was at work today and I checked my phone and when I saw you uploaded again I shouted in excitement

[@RemessOfficial]

Been watching for over a year now. Congrats!

[@yvesclepkens242]

Well done! Now you've got your home!

[@kittyslaya8331]

Good luck

[@Fuzzy_Unicorn11]

I know this is not a ASMR Channel but you make peaceful sounds.! Thank you.

[@balachrasool644]

The hut looks great, the arched doorway is a welcome addition! Looking forward to the other projects you will be working on!

[@lucicamalaescu8392]

I like your videos you made about Primitive History, and I like how you built this brick house.

[@The_Foreman]

Most other primitive style channels: Bamboo, the wonder material. Pipes, Ropes, Baskets, Walls, Fish Traps, Liquid Storage. You need it, we got it. Chad Zuber's channel: MY KINGDOM FOR A STRAIGHT STICK.

[@frederickfairlieesq5316]

Congrats on the awesome Hut and congrats on the new sponsor!

[@kuribayashi6742]

В мире вечно можно смотреть на две вещи , как горит огонь , и как Chad строит дом.

[@user-mw9qm5zn2f]

Отличное улучшение хижины!

[@JRjaime97]

That was amazing sir chad. I'm lucky to find your channel. You are the best. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@loris4937]

Чад, получилась прекрасная хижина! Желаю тебе здоровья, а твоему замечательному саду процветания!

[@daragoleja]

What a nice work Chad. Congratulations!

[@martia9176]

Happy for you that you got a sponsor!

[@Pixie_de_Fae]

Chad, so good to see this hut going up. I'd love to know an approximation of hours that went into it digging with a ROCK. Also there is a reason modern bricks are not perfectly flat on top, it gives the mortar something to grip AND less material making the brick in the first place (Also helps drying and firing processes).

[@rasulbatirov5710]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrHerodoto]

So nice it done. Congratulations, Chad!

[@moik2747]

👍👍👌😃 Great job well done .

Oye Chad porque no haces herramientas como un pequeño mazo de madera para asentar los adobes, e incluso una espátula para poder trabajar realizado con madera y así echar el barro.. me ha encantado mucho verte!! Un abrazo

[@Zikofj]

That’s awesome bro! Looks great ! It’s a mini Castile !

[@TaterFarmer]

Glad to see the garden is doing well.

[@Chronicmom68]

Wow! Chad this is amazing. Husband and I are amazed not just by the entire but, but that doorway is incredible! Watching you make the bricks with the angles I didn't see how you would do it, but its fantastic. The pottery is beautiful, and I gotta say I'm a bit obsessed with the gourds!! Fantastic video!!!

[@MiriQLMovies]

i only saw the thumbnail and got so excited, ive been waiting this hut to be finished all year

[@donglefuirongl7994]

The biggest Juniper I have seen in the alps, was 2 meters high and about 4cm in diameter for a stem.... incredivle what kind of plants you got available in a such diverse biom!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Yeah they are huge here

[@TomTom-oe9ni]

29:25. what a beautiful natural sky ♥️

[@user-qu4pg5tm4b]

I enjoy these long amazing videos before i sleep. Greetings Chad!!

[@0b3r0ther]

Now the next priority are: A door, and the windows' shutters, and then, the floor. :P

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Well done Chad.😁👍 Bravo.👏👏👏👏👏👏 i was imagining your hut a bit taller. Alot of work. Well done. P.S. a personal Question. Do you shave your Chest? Back to the Hut. It Will Be Interesting how you design the interior Layout. Will you Be Making Window Covers For Winter? I am interested how you will make your Permanent door. Cant Wait for the Next Installment. Thanks From New Zealand.🌏😄🤙😁👊👍👏👏👏

[@hamim2255]

the best thing you can learn from this series is paitence

[@truthspokeneternally7132]

Great hut! I thank you a lot dear Chad!

[@UncommonNews777]

You should try to make a primitive wheel. You'd be able to MASSIVELY increase your carrying capacity and efficiency if you had even 1 wheel to make a basket cart.

[@violettheorgangrinder]

He already explained that the wheel would crumble because over the rugged terrain