Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin #29 The new "Old" outhouse

[@gogoroku]

I appreciate you sharing your journey with us. I find myself sharing your stories. Often, I find they offer a nice parable for the day. Thank you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Happy to hear what they do for others.

[@pnwbushcraft]

These are some of the best videos. We all look forward to each and every one. Keep up the great work.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, more will be coming for a while.

[@robertcampbell8275]

You always take me back to the good old days thanks so much

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, some would just as soon skip this part of the old days.

[@gmass7238]

Glad you shared the outhouse history with us...what's sad is a lot of people don't have a clue what you do in outhouse ...lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I always think of the switch when they started to do that inside the house.

[@katy2too217]

Another delightful and informative video, Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@LittleMountainRanch]

This is one of my new favourite channels! Thanks for the wonderful content!

[@meanjoegreen4925]

nice video Martin as always i enjoyed all of them i have watch which is every 1 that you have posted. thank you for sharing

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, more to come.

[@Mikesorrento3344]

Just plain interesting. Thank you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You are welcome.

[@testbenchdude]

Hi Martin, thank you so much for sharing these videos with the world. You are living the dream. Loved the bit about the beer!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Funny thing was that the guy who made the beer comment never touches the stuff.

[@lindashaw9034]

What a great piece of history.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I saw another outhouse exactly like it about 20 miles away one time. The builders name has probably been lost now.

[@cyrilbrun8764]

Hey Martin , you and that wheel barrow are a pair for punishment hahahahahaha I think all subscribers want to have a camping weekend at the cabin with you , There's only one requirement !!!!!!! Each person has to bring a wheel barrow to bring there tent and gear in that 2 mile trail :) :) . Your a unique fella Martin , we couldn't do without you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your video's never disappoint ! Cyril

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, the requirements for getting there would thin out the crowd.

[@sherm50599]

the best videos. thanks Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you for watching.

[@kimberly1567]

Thank you for sharing your stories

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Happy to do it.

[@jessehale4539]

Have enjoyed all of your videos, and now am watching them all over again. Love'em. Keep posting.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, that is quite the compliment.

[@Flyingscottyman]

Love all the stories that came from the outhouse! My wife and I were just watching a program today of someone moving their outhouse, when she told me that at the back of her fathers workshop on her late grandmothers farm in Finland, is a ‘two holer’. I said to her, Marty on KZbin has a two holer, but I don’t think I have ever seen your Gran’s... I share your sentiments on sharing my visit with anyone... The outhouse has now been added to the visitor itinerary for the Christmas holiday’s 😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks for writing.

[@outhouseamericana3601]

Lid's up to you Martin, for your contribution in preserving Americana. This video shows what a little old fashion thinking can do and you done it better than one of today's "smart"phone thumbin' zombies could.

[@juliegogo2941]

Great historic recycling! Separating the poo from the pee.. is best.. decreases odors even more.. thanks for the tour..

[@john5710]

Great update Mr. Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, filling in some of the story gaps.

[@stephenmoore2754]

Amusing video Martin. I never quite understood the two holer. I have never lokked across to see someone sitting on the other hole, that's for sure. You get more mileage out of a wheel barrow than anyone I have ever seen.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Those wheelbarrows are just too handy.

[@samfinn8397]

Martin, excellent story. Reminds me of the "fun" we had moving heavy fish shantys through deep snow on the frozen Michigan lakes. Hard work then ... great memories now.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks Sam, I enjoy things more when they came so hard.

[@skynet000001]

Keep the videos coming Martin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We are good for a while yet.

[@crodproductions0420]

You are wonderfully entertaining story teller. Thank you for your time.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, I was just trying to state the facts but the words kept flowing.

[@icymellymel4483]

You are very resourceful, Martin. You are definitely to be admired. I loved this share!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, the project worked out well.

[@yanknoz9710]

After listening how you moved the outhouse, I had to sit down and rest awhile. What an endeavour! Great story, sir and such an interesting history for a humble building. Thank you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It would have been a shame to watch that little building sink into the ground.

[@offgridoldfart8110]

For some reason outhouses fascinate me. That is quite a gem. I built a 3 holer just for laughs and storage space (and elbow room). Half logs,half dimensional lumber. I drop a little peat moss down the hole after each use. And lime once in a while. Really interesting videos you have put together.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I was so glad I was allowed to move it and save it. Some real craftsmen built these for the CCC and WPA camps. I saw another one just like it at another work place.

[@jc10907Sealy]

You sir are the strongest, most industrious man on KZbin! You amaze me. No nonsense hard physical labor combined with creative engineering. So fun to watch your stories.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, it is just so much fun messing around at that place

[@mikerogers9711]

I am so happy I have time to catch up on your videos. They all are awesome.

[@waynebrown5428]

Good save Martin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice wording, thanks.

[@livelife4471]

That's quite the outhouse. You've done a great job in rebuilding it and making it functional once again. It should serve you well.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is quite a structure and made by a real craftsman long ago.

[@macsair]

Sensational history Martin. I just love the rustic nature of your property and the way you share it with us all.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I forgot to tell about the local hunter that needed that outhouse at its original location and parted the bushes to find it gone. Later he entered a note in the cabin logbook "Now we know who stole the outhouse."

[@macsair]

Haha. You should put up a memorial in its old position letting the hunters know where to find the nearest rest stop.

[@debbiefromillinois532]

I get a kick out of you Martin! You sure are an industrious and clever guy. :-)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Cheap might be part of the description too.

[@BB02XX]

TheNorthwoodsman1 hahaha...... cheap works. Look how many years you have been able to keep your cabin in the green. Now we all get to enjoy your joy.

[@sectionhiking1470]

It goes to show you that where there’s a will, there’s a way! Impressive!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It was a nice addition to the cabin so I kept at it.

[@davestelling]

Hi, Friend - You have a good way of re-purposing the essentials. Bet the fall up there is mighty nice... Peace... ~D.S.

[@leotabaca5476]

Hi Martin! My Mom always had a saying “ where there is a will there is away” I have gone by that all my life. It is a shame that kids are not taught about that, they would not get in so much trouble.They would appreciate what they had because they did the work. When you do things you’re self you have a pride that is like nothing else. I to enjoy how you make things work for you. Take care I know how much you enjoy your work.when you enjoy something it isn’t work. lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Well said.

[@terryw.milburn6414]

Loved this story of how it was moved from afar to where she sets now, Martin, 'nuthin worse than gettn trapped in the loo ! Hah Thanks again Friend ATB Ter God Bless

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Oh, there will probably be more tales concerning this outhouse and those who haved used it. Like the deer hunter who almost got his buck with his pants down to the hunter who parted the bushes where it used to sit and it was GONE!!

[@terryw.milburn6414]

Can't wait for more from ya, Martin, Be Well my Friend !

[@barbarakaffel5688]

Thank you Martin for sharing such an important piece of history! In my opinion the most important! I just love your channel! The cabin is really looking good! Thank you again for sharing it with us😉

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Many will agree, it is a very important part.

[@coolwheelz5190]

I love how you saved this piece of history and wow, the work it took to do it! Nice!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Always nice to be able to improve the place.

[@crankyoleman321]

I can't believe you moved that with a wheel barrow Martin your amazing! Big job my friend!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Many things have been delivered to the cabin with that wheel barrow. For the longer things I lay long 2x4s on the wheel barrow and strap them to the handles. Them hold on to the 2x4s for handles.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Excellent Historical Story and Video!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@dennismain8030]

Probably the 5th time watching perfect Christmas video Martin love it your the best god bless you and your family brother ❤❤❤

[@rickatill44]

thank you for your responces i dont wanna sound off but i lost my grandfather he was like you smart as a whip i loved to learn from him and miss that alot .but i found martins cabin and it kina smooths over the loss of a great man i love to listen watch and learn and i love the old ways of doing things he had so many old days storys and knew how ta do anything like teams a horses to building a house great videos so inspirational for some of us the time you take to show and explain stuff is worth its weight in gold thank you martins cabin ...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I learn a lot about what to include in these videos from responses like yours. Too easy to skip over important details.

[@cliffordwright1603]

Very innovative Martin You are an industrious man. Love your videos. Greetings from Ontario Canada

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@ramona14220]

Drink a beer while taking a dump? That is a heavy hitter!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I got it moved to its own shanty as soon as I had the time.

[@johnblackie646]

That's awesome everything has a historically story to go with it, you got the Cabin well documented, that sounds like it was a real chore moving the outhouse, keep on keeping on, Best of luck always and thanks for sharing your videos.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Another piece of history saved for the future generation.

[@stoutkm]

Thanks Martin. I am a new subscriber and I enjoy all of your videos. You make me feel as if I am there with you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Happy to hear that Kevin, that is my goal.

[@scotfalconeroutdoors191]

Another great little story, thanks Martin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I thought a little mory history would help.

[@skswig1]

I was pretty amazed before you said you moved it with that wheel barrow. Martin IS superman.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I wanted that outhouse pretty bad.

[@tjtampa214]

The latch solution on the door, so valuable!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Ker Klunk and it is secured.

[@jimkrueger212]

Like the way you use items from days gone by, innovate & improvise

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Jim, it brings me joy when I can find a use for old cast offs.

[@jvatell6111]

A Great video, tale and workmanship as always Martin! :-) Let's see something built today be around that long.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Who ever built it really knew how to put things together.

[@christinealwayschirping4115]

Nothing like history comes with a wealth of knowledge, we just used a coffee can also...i just don't like spider's lol so am always checking and am a true blue country gal lol... as always thanks for sharing God Bless you both and your family

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

This is so much better than what was there. My wife noted I needed to sweep the ceiling too.

[@rhorn79]

Interesting story, I think you should have left the fridge in the outhouse for your friend and his refreshments lol. Thank you for the video.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@Bigdaddy1992.]

Great video and great story . Thanks for bringing use with

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

If this outhouse video works for people the sky is the limit on possibilities for future videos.

[@darenb6317]

I like the outhouse, but I love seeing all those old steel belted Coleman's.

[@ccsworldaustralia4332]

"the atmosphere" lol Martin, i can imagine! Hard work, great job! take care

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hard to imagine, I think I would have taken a long walk into the woods instead.

[@ccsworldaustralia4332]

Totally!

[@Donovanheath]

I will definitely be adding a refrigerator to my out house when I get one!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It served in a pinch but??

[@hownowbrowncow1]

Love watching your videos. Thanks

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You are most welcome.

[@cschnitker8865]

Martin, one never knows how the future may cause more strangers to occupy that area. Your works would surly be appreciated in that time.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I often wonder what will be going on there in 100 years.

[@johngerson7335]

Hi Martin, always good to see you. Really neat how you've drawn physical historical items and structures from surrounding sites and preserved or re-purposed them at the cabin. Hope you're enjoying your stay this season, I know we all are! Thanks for sharing, take care, see you again soon hopefully.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks John, more to come from the fall visit.

[@johngerson7335]

+TheNorthwoodsman1 Thanks Martin, I'll be looking forward to it.

[@jeffreyevans1349]

The back folding down hinged door was a good idea Martin 👍. Venting and light all in one .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, it really does work well.

[@59chevt]

Martin, I always learn and enjoy, you are talented.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

And, I was in dire need of a new outhouse.

[@TS-bn7zt]

Thank you Martin, another really great video. Watching is like a trip back in time. A lot of work to for sure .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A lot of work but it sure added to the cabin.

[@victorhebert5774]

Good job and lot of sweat, but well worth-it. Love the historic of your cabin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So much history back there has been lost forever so I enjoy what I can find out.

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

You sure have a great setup around you there. Very inspiring. Take care.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is a dandy.

[@LindaBarton777]

Always something new. Love your inovations.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No neighborhood hardware store so I just start looking around.

[@jeep4ron]

I love how to take the old things and make them new again. Have a great day and be safe.. Till next time..

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Always a joy when I can get a re-use.

[@rustypanels1917]

Hi Martin, your video's are very entertaining, you sure do a lot of work with maintaining the shack, but you look like you enjoy it. Stay safe and healthy. Regards Shayne......Australia.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I do enjoy it. I can sit back for a while but then its time to do something.

[@vonnieskitchenmartinsshack5544]

As usual, very interesting and entertaining

[@901ronnie]

love the cabin and history. You are very inventive. Great job and good save. Can't wait till your next video.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, should be one a week for a while.

[@Watcher1852]

what a great outhouse Sweet so to speak lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good competition for those 'Tiny Houses"

[@DeeInTheHouse]

Love your story telling and your vid's ..keep up the the posts

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, more stories on the way.

[@crankyoleman321]

Love the walk through time you do in your videos!

[@vincentdsnt]

Hey Martin.... good to see you !

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@pandjnixon]

Hi Martin, the outhouse for OUR batch is an interesting unique system, and is actually a flush toilet INSIDE the batch. Our batch is built in thick bush on the very old alluvial gravel deposits of the river and a side creek that runs past the batch. The river is about 200 metres away, about 25 metres lower the batch, and huge trees and native bush have long been established around the whole batch site now for probably at least 200 hundred years or so, and because the ground is now a mixture of gravel and soil, about 35 years ago we were able to install a flush toilet, using an earthenware pipe back then, that runs 15 metres diagonally away from the batch below ground, and into a shallow rectangular 6ft x 3ft pit that we dug in the nearby bush, and then we dragged a 7ft x 4 ft concrete slab over the top of it with a tirfor, and we have never had a problem with it since we installed it, as the batch is not used that often, and everything flushed down it simply breaks down and disappears into the gravel. There is no risk of contaminating anything further downhill, as the slope below it is gentle and consists of a mixture of more gravel and soil and acres and acres of native bush, whose roots within a 20ft radius of the pit feed on the small amount of nutrition that we do deliver to them via our hydroponic sewer system, and really its no different than if we instead dug a series of holes over the years in the same ground and buried it.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Sounds like a nice set up.

[@carlschmiedeke151]

Awesome stuff martin, love the locked in story

[@hotwheels2511]

BACK IN THE DAY WE HAD A OUTHOUSE IN THE 60'S STILL HAVE THE BRICK WALK!!!!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

OK, was the building really brick too?

[@slaznum1]

Great job on the outhouse Martin. Nice and straight, only thing it's missing is the crescent moon vent in the door

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Well I forgot that vent when I built the new door out of cedars the beavers had flooded.

[@SSPJG3]

Nice out house Martin. Many "special features" but I like the latch the most.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Every time I pull it into position I think of the logging camp kitchen it came from.

[@NaomiLever]

I love your channel..Keep the videos coming!! Best wishes from the UK

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, I am surprised at all the views I get from the UK. Happy to share it with such far flung watchers.

[@lindashaw9034]

It’s nice that you know where your outhouse came from. I remember many outhouses when I was a child. They were very common in the Eastern South. I also remember the one from the camp up in Maine. I expect it fell over by now though. I haven’t been there in more than thirty years.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

This one probably saw heavy use when it was newer and the CCC camps were full of men.

[@brettmallam2093]

Just stumbled across your videos Martin. I heard you mention N. Minnesota. I too live in Minnesota. I’m a carpenter by trade. I find your explanations and story telling behind all the nuances of your property entertaining. If I didn’t know better, I’d say you were me 20 years into the future. Keep up the great videos Martin. Perhaps I stumble upon you and your cabin one day while I’m exploring “up North” Kind regards,

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks Brett, the old cabin has many stories to tell.

[@Max-mn8so]

I can't wait to have a cabin like yours one day.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hope you find one- with a good outhouse.

[@anndoig7993]

Thankyou once again.

[@cindyoquinn7924]

Now that's a sturdy outhouse 😊 See you on your next video. I look forward to it.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks and more to come.

[@peterstean2138]

Martin I notice that a lot of cabin owners on KZbin have, shall we say, 'show outhouses' that are nicely built, very attractive and clearly never see any use. It's nice to see a building with some real history for a change.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

With no other option, nothing with a roof anyway, it is nice to have this functioning so well.

[@CalicoKid21]

Lol! Great work and humor!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, the subject needed a little light hearted content.

[@pipeheadOR]

Looks much better after you gussied it up. Hahahha thanks for sharing that story. Still don’t know how you get things done alone like that.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Very carefully, thats how.

[@georgejohnson1537]

Nothing like a good outhouse story.................................lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I may be pushing the limits on this one.

[@mobiltec]

Not at all. The whole idea is comfort. Otherwise we may as well just use a shovel.

[@Canadianheroesfoundation]

Appreciate all your videos sir, we are about to purchase a small cabin in the woods and need to rebuild our outhouse and cabin, learning a lot from you along the way, keep up the great work.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad to be of help and encouragement.

[@scottengh1175]

My dad's cabin had a 2 hole. No ventilation stack s left door cracked. I was 9 years old sitting there and 35 year old aunt came out and sat down next to me. My brothers liked to go to the back and ask women if they could move to the next seat; they were painting around this one.

[@westmeathguy]

Nice going! I do the same thing with valued old stuff!

[@woodslore4672]

Dang Martin,i could live in that. Minus the toilet seet😁

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I do keep emergency clothes and sleeping bags under cover out there. If the cabin were to burn down I could escape and use the outhouse.

[@ivermectin1908]

When you went in, i expected to hear "welcome to inner sanctum" lol.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good one.

[@annettemillette4091]

very clean out-house

[@risasb]

So much work! But I guess it meets a need, hm?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You saw what it replaced. I threw some gas in the other one and yelled "Fire in the Hole."

[@yveskc1]

Nice!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@NickPixelTV]

I really enjoy this channel! 👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@larrykramer6057]

In a fraternity house (Bloomington, Illinois) there were two toilets just sitting there next to each other--"the dual stools" as they were known. I never "went" there.

[@jacobeksor6088]

I’m Montagnard indigenous live in North I have to send to my sisters in Central highland of you video they can watch ,they can build wood-bathroom just like you video thanks .

[@JuddFredstrom]

I get the impression your cabin is in the Roseau MN region from some names you’ve mentioned. Great remote territory! I’ve also done the Wallace Lake to Gammon River to Bloodvein River route. Love the vids. Look forward to every one!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is really nice canoe paddling country north of Wallace Lake in Manitoba.