Living in a Winter Survival Shelter - Let's do this!

[@peterfardell8950]

Haters are always going to hate as you say on the Internet just ignore them put a smile on your face like you just did when you explained it that’s the way to do it you’re obviously let it all wash over you and that’s the best thing to do love in your channel love your work keep it up mate all the best from Pete on the south coast of England

[@offgridwarrior]

Hello Peter. Thanks for your comment mate... thanks for tuning in and all the best to you sir.

[@gregoutdoors7]

When I was ur age, I did some pretty crazy stuff too. Like ride a Jet ski 600+ miles from Ky to the Gulf of Mexico. Minimize ur risks, have backup plans and GO for it! I'll be watching :)

[@Caffeinated_Acrobat]

Love this comment

[@facitenonvictimarum]

Well, an honest "off-gridder/bushcrafter" type for a change! Maybe worth following for a change. The mountains look like the Central Sierra Nevada about 3000 to 3500 ft elevation, my backyard.

[@darrylpope7740]

Are you warm, dry, bug free, and comfortable? Success, my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You seem like a good honest guy, I like what you're doing so you've got my sub brother

[@offgridwarrior]

I appreciate your comment and the sub mate. All the best to you.

[@godlessworld08]

I wonder how my canvas baker tent would fare there, never had it in the snow before. I like how when you ran into problems, short on materials, camera broken, truck problems, you just found a way to make it work, you might not be hundreds of miles away from civilization but that's still showing some pioneer spirit.

[@georgebrooks565]

You are doing your own thing. That's what matters. I don't know and never heard of any person who has a grip on everything. Keep doing what you are doing, buddy.

[@YaYaLee]

Please ignore the haters, they’re just jealous couch potatoes

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks Lee - I don't mind constructive criticism but for the most part I typically do not pay much attention to the negative noise - Keep well.

[@theinnovi97]

interesting points ,if anyone else wants to uncover quick survival shelter try Franaar Escape Death Formula (just google it )? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my m8 got amazing results with it.

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

Don't talk about me behind my back

[@annettemillette4091]

NEVER MIND THEM YOU ARE DOING GOOD

[@LauraLye61]

This is my first time watching you and I loved it!! Keep it up! Some people don’t know how to be respectful. Just keep being you!!

[@gardenia73mccready79]

I like your sense of humor which does lighten the mood.

[@SuperJohnfoster]

I like your honesty and straight forward talking

[@alvar891]

There is just something inside of us from our past that pulls us to a life like that. The interesting thing is it does not happen to most ppl tho who want to get out of nature rather than towards it. Really enjoy your journey! Your videos are just the best soul food! Good luck with the winter cold!

[@classyviper1one]

Joe Robinet does it better. Better camera angles (multiple setups), better commentary, and better post editing. But this vid is 👌

[@brianjordan2192]

I've used a woodstove for heat in my house for 30 years. I've fell thousands of trees. Sometimes they don't fall where you want them to fall, despite your best efforts. Don't sweat that, just don't be where the tree falls.

[@offgridwarrior]

Copy that Brian.

[@maximeveilleux6469]

Keep going man your giving value to everyone on the internet by showing what you do!! love what you do mon ami!

[@scothayes9220]

Awesome to see someone going out and living a adventitious dream. No better way to define character through trial and error. Stay safe and good luck.

[@eljipito]

I follow you since Day 1. Thank you for bringing us with you on your journey

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks for hanging with me for so long eljipito... I appreciate your follow. Stay well.

[@nelsonpagel2175]

You are going out and doing it! Always something interesting about going out into the woods, be it: hunting, fishing, camping, surviving, hiking, etc. It makes you think differently other than being in a safe apartment or home. It takes more effort!

[@Anthonyz19]

Warrior: A brave or experienced soldier or fighter!! Love your videos, hoping to see a cabin build in the near future. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

[@offgridwarrior]

Hi Anthonyz. Yes, I hope sometime in the future there is another cabin build... I do want that! Merry Christmas to you Sir, thanks for watching brother. Stay well.

[@rockynanach]

Wish you the very best of luck ! Looks like you have a nice set up ..I'm sure many lessons still to be learnt. Looking forward to following your adventure. I remember you back from your hammock days.

[@kenmount294]

Looking forward to your next video. I hope I have the balls to try this one day but until then I can live vicariously thru you! Stay warm brother!

[@DougCanney1]

Wow! So happy to see this, it’s very livable and sturdy looking. I dig it man, glad it’s coming along! Take care and keep warm!!

[@jodywooten5511]

I think what you are doing is awesome. Its always good to test yourself

[@valyafyodorov2934]

Man, I absolutely love how you live. Unfortunately where I live there is no real nature left. Next year I will buy a small house and I will turn the backyard into a permaculture food forest. I really respect what you do, I'd love to do it myself! You seem a bit selfconscience about your living situation - don't! The hardest thing with everything is that you made the first step. You're living your dream. Rome wasn't built in a day, you're gonna have decades to improve things. I'm sure nothing but good is going to come your way as you settle in! Take care!

[@offgridwarrior]

Hi Valya. Thank you for your comment... I don't feel self-conscience about my living situation, if I did I probably would not be broadcasting it to thousands of people. I have to assume you are in a large city somewhere (no real nature left), if you can get out someday I would do it... cities seem very unnatural to me. I love the Permaculture approach, working with nature & harnessing its natural systems. Reach for your dreams - make it happen! All the best to you.

[@consonantsandvowels1]

Permaculture backyard is a grand idea!

[@charleswalter2902]

You post a vid, the trolls will descend on you.They have no real life of their own so they denigrate those that do. Bunch of sorry, never get laid assholes.

[@jamesweiser252]

Regardless where you're shooting your videos at least you're out there doing the things. Keep up the great work!

[@ericdiederich3770]

I just have to say you are handling the haters in a much more respectable manner than I probably would

[@barnaclebill1615]

I’m subscribing today. I like you’re style. You’re the real deal! 👍👍😁🇺🇸

[@samhenry472]

Those who can't do ______ complain. &' criticize.

[@davekibbey7944]

We can still hear the traffic on the road three miles south of us and the train when it passes eight miles to the west.. All traffic noise aside, you have a real pretty spot there.

[@Suuegrl]

yEAH CAMPING IN HIS BACK YARD.

[@PeacefulDeathUK]

You are a very brave person. Sounds like you have knowledge to see you OK. Hope all goes well for. Be safe. Enjoying seeing your videos.

[@paulmeehan8539]

Given the opportunity, We all would evolve into The woodsman that we desire to be. What a great experience! Rock on off grid Worrior.

[@taliaperkins1389]

Looks like it came together. Glad for you.

[@tomapplewood9218]

Your shelter is hands down awesome. Keep up the good work bud.

[@offgridwarrior]

Your comment is appreciated, thanks. Keep well.

[@mariaotero5601]

Some people are just envious of your greatness!!

[@billreyna1355]

Check into metalized foam layer to insulate the floor or top side. Some foam sheet may do well for mattress. The roof can use rubberized roofing but add venting too. You can add pine branches and moss to keep it cool plus added weather shedding.

[@MrSurf247]

Best of luck on this adventure. I’m excited to see you get your little spot dialed in. Really feels like your bivouac is incognito!

[@OffGridBackcountryAdventures]

New subscriber here...I hear ya man, I get lots of negative comments too on my channel. It's just people who have nothing else better to do with their time and I just ignore them. However, I do get a kick out of those who troll me and misspell every other word...ha! I like your videos, keep on keepin' on. I'm heading out myself in a week to return to my full-time winter camping in a tent in the Colorado Rockies. Cheers to the good life! ~ Brian

[@offgridwarrior]

Hi Brian. Thanks for the sub and your comment - Yeah I can typically spot the trolls, I know this is just the nature of things on the internet. Good luck on your adventure, keep well... Cheers indeed! Subbed.

[@jaredscabinlife2868]

Screw all the haters keep up the great work and awesome content

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks Jared, appreciate your comment. Keep well.

[@fredsieber2676]

Great video! Don't worry about the critics. They're sitting in their nice warm house, commenting on what they have never done.

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks Fred... I don't loose any sleep over critics. Keep well.

[@richarddeveas4537]

In cold weather you can improve the dispensing of the spray foam by immersing the spray can in some warm water!

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

I'm new to this channel and thanks for sharing your experience And I m sorry that people are disrespectful.

[@tonytrumble]

Beautiful view. Good luck and stay warm

[@EastGrandWoodsman]

Hello new here to your Channel. Ignore the negative comments. I watch that video. Being a Woodsman in northern Maine like you said some trees just don't cooperate. Lol it's easy to sit in Easy chair and give commentary on how it should be done. I hope you have a great winter and your shelter. Looks like a lot of fun. Thank you very much for keeping it real. ATB Tom

[@summerland6397]

Well I liked the spray on foam. You get bored you can pick off what you want. Don't worry about the critics and haters. Live your dream. You don't have to justify it to them.

[@BigBoss-vy7ci]

Good luck with your winter survival man.

[@BBQDad463]

The issues you have faced offer stark illustration of the quantity of work required to compensate for the absence of modern building materials, tools, and techniques. Thanks for sharing this video.☺

[@mossymaple]

Go to lowes. And get gallons of epoxy resin, and keep mixing on pouring all over that wall. Do this over and over until it builds up a nice layer of water barrier

[@wegotthis2734]

Looks like you've made some decent head way. Didn't realize you were going for a plow point structure at first go. Don't waste time on the trolls keep going with your adventure and keep us posted. I enjoy your hard work and projects. "One cannot be served tea if his tea cup is already full".

[@mahmoud.ahmed1211]

I wish you would post a video every day through winter, would be really cool, it's amazing what you're doing man

[@juliethompson2903]

I really appreciate how you keep it real. Life seems to throw us curve balls. It's important to be able to adapt and overcome.

[@danielmahoney8743]

Just found your channel and subbed. You are living the dream far as I am concerned. Haters just jealous. All the best!

[@viktor5088]

You are awesome! Keep up the grat work! 💪God bless you! 🙏😇

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks Viktor, I appreciate your comment. All the best to you.

This is a jewel in disguise, but im not sure how one could display this in its splendour. .

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Spray Foam Rocks! Good Solutions with the moving blankets for some floor insulation and padding. Clipping that rear wall might have been forced on you but it is an approved solution: the last little corner of the back never heats properly.

[@jamescherry2082]

Anything spray can related, boil some water and stand the can in it after its cooled a bit give it a good shake and it should spray ok.

[@GodRock369]

Dear Mister Warrior... you are doing your hearts desire and it is soo awesome.. Cheers ;-)

[@WELSBYROOTS]

Try picking up some wool blankets at used or second hand stores. There warmer and are not flammable.

[@willbyrd5717]

Your living the dream life.

[@roberturban2934]

The heck with what people are saying. I like your videos ! A nice escape from my own “hamster wheel” keep on !

[@offgridwarrior]

Agreed and thank you for your comment - All the best to you Robert.

[@robertwhite7338]

Good luck buddy! Stay safe. Keep the video's coming!

[@amrekamara9028]

Don't listen to the haters! Love your videos.

[@offgridwarrior]

Your comment is appreciated Amreka. Thanks for watching. All the best to you.

[@candidagomes2774]

I wish very much confortable, success, good luck!! Best wishes!!

[@yellooh]

Very brave to even just attempt. I will be following.

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks for the follow.

[@shilu6979]

Wish I had the guts to do what you doing. Thanks for sharing!

[@eddygoodwin7089]

damn this looks fun. keep the videos coming thanks man

[@purplepixie3397]

These are my favorite type of videos on KZbin. I look forward to watching all of your videos past and present. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariaotero5601]

Absolutely awesome!

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks Maria!

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Great project. Way to go!

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks Joe, appreciate your comment. Stay well.

[@johngolding4229]

Love the off grid go for it attitude. To hell with the trolls. Keep on keeping on! 👍

[@ll-qq9qr]

Merry Christmas! Love your videos.

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks for your comment - Merry Christmas to you!

[@mishipoppi9738]

I like your honesty.

[@williammassey8514]

Hey, Did you have fun? Then frig the haters. I like how you point out Your flammable moving blankets. LOL

[@katdobvines]

What a great view where you are. I'm excited for your winter videos

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks Kathleen. Yeah the view is not too bad. I appreciate your comment!

[@stevelambert7496]

Thank you for another video and have a merry Christmas

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks for watching Steve. Merry Christmas to you sir.

[@lgwjrwhite588]

I m impressed I like what your doing great job great channel keep on keepin on northern canada

[@toruko-ishibravo2zulu679]

Funny. As thousands quit the Fracking Boom each winter in the Dakota's because their tenting expectations failed. They also had shift work that eliminated the prep' time enjoyed by our 'Let's Do This'. This guy was smart enough to stay out of the concrete ruins of Detroit in winter. Where trees on private property have owners with shotguns.

[@miked2954]

You are doing great.

[@theravn141]

You should look at biolite camp stoves.they provide power while are burning.

[@azguyazdesert417]

Very interesting, I have no plans for living off the grid all winter long, but I have always fantasized about building my own off-grid weekend cabin getaway. I had always thought that I would build a stone hearth for a fireplace and chimney first, then a lean-to type structure around that. Yours looks like a hasty survival shelter. Thanks for the insight.

[@offgridwarrior]

Hello azguy... Your observations are entirely correct, this project was thrown together at the last minute. If I had to do something like this again I would build the structure around the heat source. As we all know heat moves upward so ideally some kind of stone fireplace on the low end of the sloped roof. Thanks for your comment. Keep well.

[@neddmoulton1]

Good video my friend. Don't listen to people man. I love people commenting who dont have a KZbin channel nor are they doing what you are doing and have all the answers and say stupid stuff. Just keep doing what you do and ignore them all.

[@offgridwarrior]

Copy that neddmoulton1 - All the best to you.

[@okanaganmike]

Glad to see you're still at it! Happy holidays from BC!

[@michaelmallory6265]

Absolutely AWESOME!!! Great video, great shelter. I'm jealous! Keep up the great work! LOVE IT!!! 👍

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks Michael... your comment is much appreciated. All the best to you sir.

[@uncatila]

More power to you. You are saving the rent.

[@animaltips1019]

Ive Never seen such a good yt video!!!

[@thomasarbo2393]

People with negative comments have nowhere to go unlike you you know where to go and you like where you are

[@pugblake]

Nice, nice hi-rez image. Can't wait for your next report!

[@marjiecleveland]

Nice shelter! It’d be awesome to spend the winter there. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks for your comment Marjie. Glad to hear you're looking forward to more. Keep well.

[@jonboutilier3862]

Wicked stuff man ! Getting me inspired for this spring

[@earlboaz62]

Any rodent issues? Whenever I am out in the woods hunting, camping, etc. for more than a few days I can count on mice moving in. How do you deal with it?

[@keisha717]

I've read that if you take peppermint essential oil, mix it with some water, and spray it around - both outside and inside - that small animals like mice and rats hate it and will stay away.

[@tomcumby1118]

Rat poisen

[@damonthomas8955]

It looks like you did some basic ashlar masonry for the foundation, maybe build your next shelter around a small stone fireplace, also maybe look into the Japanese method of charring split planks for the roof. Good luck sticking out a northern winter without a dedicated stove or fireplace, maybe build an alcove for the stove, just sayin.

[@darrylpope7740]

It's said that "necessity is the mother of invention;" but I'm sure that improvisation is somebody's relative.

[@offgridwarrior]

Good one Darryl. All the best to you.

[@mikethemoneymaker]

Years ago in my area of Wisconsin, Trappers would would hike north from Richland Center and build very similar & small A Frame shelters like yours but the back wall had a fire place & chimney. The trappers would use these shelters as base camps for about 4 to 12 week stretches at a time to harvest Fur bearing animals and meat. It is well documented by historic authors. The trappers told stories how when they were out away from these small base camp A Frames Indians would come and steal the stored furs and even logs from the A Frames. After the trappers were done they would hike the few hundred miles back to Richland Center and to jobs as lead miners, farmers and fisherman then later sell the furs in Prairie du Chien while at Rendezvous.

[@offgridwarrior]

Hello Mike. Thanks you for your excellent comment...a good read. I am currently reading a book on the trapping era & industry, the rise and fall and a few short stories of some of the characters involved.. what an interesting time. All the best to you sir.

[@danielsteele7544]

Dont worry over the nay sayers,it would really be neat if you incorporated some type of mini wood burner for freezing cold nights.

[@robertpattinson2065]

If you line the entire interior with mylar survival blankets that will make you warm with out the need for fire and heaters

[@leojoseph6385]

Good video! Big thumbs Up on trying your experiment in winter, which is also a good rehearsal for actually Bugging Out! That looks like a simple but solid shelter for winter. How long did it take to build? If you raise your bed some more you will be warmer while you sleep....Also, Consider creating a Mini Super Shelter inside your place by adding reflective material on the ceiling and hang a clear plastic tarp to contain heat in your sleeping area. Glad you have a solution for your hygiene needs. Are you trapping/hunting on your property? Keep going!

[@dudeandrewdude]

i subscribed! look forward too seeing how your winter go's stay warm and enjoy it!

[@edwardseth1230]

Suggestion: 1. some sawdust.. in a zip bag.. put the extra batteries in the bag to keep e'm from getting soggy. 2. a biolite Campstove 2 (a wee bit expensive) that has a fan and charging port..can charge your batteries using the power of heat. 3. Electric insoles..that work with any battery bank. 4. some good..either personal motivation, fantasy, survival in the wild..wild foods recognition guide with photos, map reading books..how to carve stuff basic with drawings (hard print) and a map of your location and closer cities. 5. Axe and saw with their individual sharpeners. 6. carving tools. 7. clothing repair kit (needles, thread) 8. a king size wool blanket you can wrap your self in the blanket when sitting outside or out of your sleeping bag. 9. a good solar powered with usb chargable radio (check if it works in your location) 10. a multi cable to charge your batteries.

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks for your comment Edward - I like suggestion No. 1 ... I learnt the hard way a few years batteries do not like to freeze and thaw. The rest I have covered, all the best to you.

[@emelen123jamesula2]

I just got an idea from watching..I could have solar/ wind power. Canadian Tire the wind mill is only 99 $. Solar panels get cheaper each year.

[@bobcampbell3817]

You can cut the excess with a blade. Or a sharp knife to clean it up a bit

[@offgridwarrior]

Hi Bob, I think at this point the foam look is no longer bothering me... Perhaps if I find myself bored and holed up in a snow storm. Thanks for your comment. Keep well.

[@LibertyGarden]

keep doing your thing. Ignore the trolls and keyboard warriors.