Our $5000 Tiny Home Tent - Canvas Tiny House - Glamping - minimalism affordable living

Tour our 304sqft canvas home that we live in full time with our 2 kids. We’ve built it all by hand and only paid $5000 dollars to do it! You can follow along with our daily life on instagram at @denforourcubs If you have any questions or ideas for future videos let me know in the comments!

[@digginguptheroots2725]

Came from Living Big in a Tiny House! I really appreciate you guys and the life you are giving your kids.

[@denforourcubs2019]

Digging up the Roots awesome! And thank you. Really excited to raise them up here! -Zac

[@michaelmalcom1657]

Same here!

[@maymetke1605]

Looks cozy.

[@matthill367]

I think a good idea would be to have multiple tents. One for sleeping, for for kitchen/laundry, and one for the restroom

[@telishajane1745]

😭🙌🏽Prayers answered. So glad to find you guys are on KZbin! Read your blog and fell in love with your little family. Thank you for sharing your home and journey with us 😊 God bless

[@stevilynntom]

I have never thought about doing a house like this. So amazing. It's super dreamy.

[@rebeccaleena4876]

I've been dreaming about a home like this for months and I'm so glad it can be done! Thank you for sharing

[@otakumanboy4818]

I love this so much ive lived in my bell tent for over a year and couldn't be happier best thing ive ever done in my life

[@sinfullyblondie]

What a Beautiful Paradise You have built for Your Family :) good for You that You have chosen something so close to nature and Bryce said he couldn't think of a better place to raise Children and honestly i can not either Wow Amazing and Living the Dream is a understatement :) Kudos to You and Your Beautiful Wife .

[@wish1were]

Outstanding presentation..short concise...yet covered all..look forward to your future shares..a new fan

[@celinelindberg3641]

I really love this idea! I am considering moving to a tent home, i just have a few questions. What exactly did you use to build the house and what kind of tent material did you use? I don’t think im the only one who’s wondering, maybe if you could make a video about it, it would help a lot of us! thank you for sharing your tiny house tour with us!

[@CoCo-yv3hl]

Did you ever do it ? I’m considering now planning for 2024 ❤

[@reyk2736]

My husband and I just watched this together and think it’s awesome! Hope you post more content.

[@denforourcubs2019]

Rey K hey, thank you! We will be posting more for sure!

[@shannonaguilar920]

You are such a cool dude! Plus, you remind me of Thor...😊 Thanks so much for sharing--you guys, and your way of life are highly inspirational!!!

[@patriciawalker7190]

Absolutely beautiful! You have good taste and a beautiful family too. Love, love the decorating, did I say I love the interior decorating?!! Hope everything is going well, with all the recent fires I pray you are safe.

[@iamuglypeople]

Your tent and garden are amazing. I’m ridiculously jealous. 😂

[@zacharyrappold2852]

Amazing!! Super glammed up hope you're proud of yourself!!

[@familysojournproject5637]

It’s so roomy!! Love it!!

[@denforourcubs2019]

Family Sojourn Project thanks friend! You are awesome

[@user-wh3do9lz2x]

Beautiful man I am also thinking about this kinda home definitely Encouraging for sure

[@fernandoaguilarssf]

Found you and your family throught the Farm + Lands book, Back To The Land! Love to see this

[@Camille-23]

Hi I saw you guys in living big in a tiny house channel and I loved your house!! It’s so beautiful and the location you picked is so nice. Good job on your build!! 😊😊

[@denforourcubs2019]

Camille I hey! Thank you, yes we are very lucky to have gotten this location, it’s truly an amazing little spot of land! -Zac

[@camperchef5127]

Camille

[@Camille-23]

Camper Chef yes?

[@mariagutierrez4721]

WOW!!! It's Really Cool Bueatiful I Love it so much ❤️😍🤩🥰

[@Betsyinmypants]

Looks mint! So inspirational!!!

[@HotSauseCandy]

You're home is amazing. I'm glad I found your family on a Tiny Homes episode. What advice do you have for people thinking about moving into a tent?

[@bridiemacdonald9436]

Amazing!!!

[@BlueGrassBound.]

Thanks for the tour! It's fun seeing how others do the small space living thing. It's crazy I just searched you in KZbin earlier this week. So happy to start watching from the beginning! 💙

[@denforourcubs2019]

BlueGrassBound awesome! well welcome aboard the party train! Thanks for the support

[@BlueGrassBound.]

Den For Our Cubs Thanks. I'm also loving your Instagram. You have a beautiful family and a great eye for photos.

[@denforourcubs2019]

BlueGrassBound thank you, I’ve definitely found that I really enjoy taking photos through all this. Never really bothered picking up a camera before I had this reason to document!

[@wichitatxgal]

Hard work guys. Many rewards.❤

[@Blackgirluniverse1]

I so love this

[@lizcedillo4602]

Question When taking used wood (ex: the barn wood), does it still need to be treated to avoid bugs, rottening, termites? I love what yall have done with the wood. It's beautiful. The home and location is so dreamy. I want to do something similar when I got my property. I know how to make it last. Thanks for your video! and jokes. Haha Also, any specifics on the brand of the tent. It appears you just attached a second layer as a rain fly but in a larger scale. Thanks again!😁🏕

[@Sara-kb4lb]

Hey! Nice to see your video, we're doing a similar setup on the east coast. Preparing for winter at the moment. Glad to finally have a tour! Very inspiring.

[@denforourcubs2019]

Sara Robbins awesome! Are you guys in a yurt or tent?!

[@Sara-kb4lb]

@@denforourcubs2019 tent!

[@denforourcubs2019]

Sara Robbins awesome! Fellow tent dwellers!

[@campinginthebeautute-9206]

Gorgeous set up

[@SkylerBeau]

Love it!! I would live there in a heart beat! Love hearing that you were homeschooled, my husband was homeschooled too and I currently homeschool our two girls! We wanted to do what you did after we sold our house this last summer, but we were having a hard time finding a piece of land up here in Fort Collins, CO. Not giving up on the idea yet, just really need the land! Love watching you guys, always SO inspiring!

[@denforourcubs2019]

Stephanie Sorensen you guys will find something in good time! Excited to see what happens!

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

I'm in the same boat in TN. I just need land!

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

​@@denforourcubs2019by the way, I also am homeschooled, and I'm curious about how things are going now?

[@justfantastic444]

I love it ….. so pretty an functional!! You guys ROCK !! YESSSS u INSPIRED ME So MUCH. How did you get the LOT and was it any State codes or specifics to do this? Thank You

[@raylopez5008]

Truly remarkable how can I build one for myself when where to start looking any information would be great since I do consider myself relocating to New Mexico as well

[@tamigarrett3513]

Watched you guys on the tiny house channel and you make this look like so much fun. Wish I could do this. Your family is gorgeous and those little boys are just the cutest little guys I’ve ever seen. What was the inspiration for the kids names? Very unique and seems to fit them quite well.

[@rewildbody5261]

I really loved this video. So natural and so easily delivered. I’m in the middle of a PhD on the subject of ‘human rewilding’ … a philosophical story about human movement in nature. Your story inspired me because one of the things I would like to do is live through the seasons during the writing process. Your set up is way more than I would need but I wondered if you would be open to having a conversation with me?

[@juliadreads]

Your home is wonderful

[@denforourcubs2019]

Live.Love.Life. Thank you! -Zac

[@EricAbroad]

What is the clear front wall material made of? Interested in building a yurt/tent build myself someday. Research begins now 🌲🕵️

[@justsaying2]

Love your home, just a quick question, how hard is it to install composting toilet and shower, and what do you need (tools, supplies) to do it? Thanks so much. Really do love it.

[@sjr7822]

I really would have liked to have followed the steps in setting this up

[@christopherpiccione9335]

Very inspirational. Congrats on all the hard work. I totally understand the $1600 a month rent as CA is similar to NYC. Getting older, I’ve been leaning towards doing something similar...Cost effective, small, happy, sustainable living. Was the cost of land a huge expense? Going from CA to NM, what do you do for work and do you notice you have more time for freedom, nature, & kids since you’re not so tied down to huge rent and expenses? Thanks!

[@BanandaAmanda]

I am building something similar for my son and I on land in Hawaii. I also got a 16x20 tent however your tent looks taller. Did you raise it and add sheeting on the sides?

[@wanderingfeathersstudio8583]

We have five kids, but we want this life sooo bad. I grew up on a farm and spent all spring and summer planting and harvesting for our stand. My husband grew up in rural Philippines. But our kids don't have any out door space. I'm thinking this would work if we joined two of them... you guys are awesome! It's beautiful!

[@MrTbonezach14]

Really inspired by y'alls project! What's the average summertime temp in NM? I'm here in texas and I'm working tooth and nail trying to convince my fiance to do this with me but the heat part of the idea is worry some!

[@rebeccaa7019]

What company did you purchase the tent from? You've created a beautiful home!

[@marbarosi]

Love love love love love love love! so many questions. Biggest if land, how did you go about looking for land for this and is it a diffcult process or costly? How far are you from the city? How cold does it get during the colder seasons.

[@Elroi3310]

Awesome!

[@PhilVerryChannel]

He seems like a pretty nice person.

[@balbisd1390]

Looking to start my tent build and was wondering where you got your canvas tent.

[@jorgen5501]

So awesome! Where did you guys get your canvas?

[@BarKrs]

Hi! was wondering where you got the tent? we are a big family living in a tiny home, a portable to be exact lol we homeschool, and are looking for extra space without braking the bank, and non traditional ways I saw your video on youtube via another channel. and was just in love =) any ways Thanks so much!!!!

[@lisseth0330]

Is really cold where you live? And please can you tell us where to get the Tent please ? Thanks for sharing your idea is so clever let is know if maybe your thinking in expanding More bigger when your kids get older?

[@islandslife3620]

I would like to know where did you buy the canvas and do you think it will survive Caribbean weather.

[@broganpilkington115]

Hey @denforourcubs! Many of us here are incredibly moved by what you and your family have created and would love to do something similar. I noticed you’ve replied to a few people here but have not mentioned the brand of tent you used. I scrolled through all the comments, and yikes, a couple were not very supportive/ positive. But most of us love what you envisioned and created for your family. Would you please share with us the tent company you used? I’m starting to look into a custom tent, but am worried I’ll get in over my head with the quotes. Pleased we would love your advice. Best wishes from Nashville.

[@jessicagallant8303]

I'd love to know the tent too

[@jessicagallant8303]

I'd love to know the tent too

[@LBSC10]

Me too! We are building a frame for a tent but trying to decide what brand of canvas tent to go with!

[@misslyne8329]

Wall tent shop for the most options to grow with.

[@addisonduhaime9361]

this is great! How did you seal the front of the tent at the top and sides?

[@welliguessimwhateverusayia8533]

You know I love boats. I absolutely love being on the water. I was thinking a canvas houseboat. Do u think that would work.

[@parkerfairfield201]

How are you doing electricity? What's the COLDEST it was outside? Do you get snow?

[@andrewmoore9121]

Parker Fairfield I do believe that he’s using Solar or Generator

[@pablozote]

Man, I´ve watched the video of your house in Living Big in a Tiny House channel a dozen times.. really love the project you and your wife have put for your childrens.. I have two children too of about same age difference as yours but younger, and the idea of going to nature is growing inside me every day. I have just one question about the house if I may, do the walls are just plywood panels? or do you have some sort of exterior wall + insulation and the plywood is just the visible layer? Thanks man and take care that beautiful family you have, cheers.

[@starlightmckennah5241]

Hi!! So beautiful & inspiring What type of tent & tent company did you use?

[@gerardhaubert8210]

What do you use for heat? Since you didn’t mention insulation, I assume the winters are mild

[@seven77thunders]

Brother you are me - please see I’m after the same thing - , after watching your video I stopped in my car with my family and prayed that God blesses you and prospers you

[@debbieassad8634]

Do you ever have condensation problems? We are wanting to move into a tent home but was wondering if condensation would be a problem, ruin our furniture?

[@robinr5337]

That's what's great about NM, very low humidity for most of the year. Things stay very dry.

[@wifeyhomemaker]

where did you buy the canvas and rain cover?

[@BadFishBlue]

Did you every find out

[@UFOSPACEMAN]

@@BadFishBlue Isn't that great how helpful some people are? ugh...

[@crazyedd707]

Poop

[@broganpilkington115]

I was going to ask that too 😢

[@wifeyhomemaker]

@@BadFishBlue nope never found out.

[@omarnajjar7468]

Awesome home! Wondering if you have a link to the tent you bought?

[@stargate6666]

Hi, me and my husband have a farm on the mountain in Portugal, we a natural life style and I really like to build a tent like yours, if you can help us with any information how did you do it will be great! Thanks

[@TC-yx1qt]

You didn't mention the land? How big is your lot and how much was it? Permits and restrictions you had to deal with?

[@noir2107]

I have a question what canvas tent brand did you buy does that make sense

[@katerasmussen5956]

How do you keep mice out? Thanks!

[@HartandCol]

Great tour, and the place looks great, guessing wood stove for heat? Or did I totally miss u talking about that part

[@denforourcubs2019]

Hart & Col didn’t get to that! I’ll definitely be talking about that more during the winter months and what it’s like, but we’re running a large propane heater. Worked great last year!

[@markmcla]

Looks really nice! And it looks like you have a happy family, which is most important. Good for you! -Just out of curiosity, but why do you have a canvas roof instead of a normal roof?

[@codyreider6678]

do you have plans on expanding once the boys get bigger?

[@stephanieortiz6445]

Where did you get the canvas tent and how much was it?

[@KeatShadows]

Looks great. Where did you buy your tent?

[@gerardhaubert8210]

Since you have water, do you plan to plumb the sinks, and shower?

[@opossumdreams]

Do you have any issues with mildew? In the closer?

[@brendalister7560]

How would this do in a humid climate w a dehumidifier running?

[@diegomontana7075]

Congratulations!! You live my dream life!! I live near Geneva/Switzerland and the cheapest small-Shoe-box apartment cost $600k. The average monthly income is around $6000Chf, yet there no happiness. lots of depressions and Debts. We have to pay $600 dollars to a plumber to place a sink that already cost $400 dollars! A large pizza with a two class of red wine cost me around $60 dollars. not very sustainable! All the best,,

[@StephCrea]

From which company did you buy your tent kit?

[@brandileebee]

What brand tent do you have and is the tent raised off the ground?

[@jaredcrenshaw1115]

Bro, love the video! I'd love to chat with you about your flooring and different aspects of it. Is there a way to get ahold of you?

[@Affirmation2011]

Hi! I follow you on Instagram, I'm simply_ali78. It was awesome getting to see a tour of your family's home. I really admire your lifestyle. You showed the bathroom, my question is if you dont have running water how do you take showers/baths? I think my biggest worry living there would be the rainy season but you've all done well! Thank you again for sharing.

[@kf6rcp]

What do you call those pipe fittings you used on the stairs to the loft and table stand

[@denforourcubs2019]

AG6IP it’s just 3/4” pipe and some t connectors. You can find it all at Lowe’s!

[@heatherwalker4864]

Love the tour!!! What do you all do for showers and washing clothes?

[@denforourcubs2019]

Heather Walker thank you! We outsource showers for now, Katie’s mom is gone most of the day so we head over then to give the little guys baths. I(Zac) still prefer the hose method🤓

[@denforourcubs2019]

Heather Walker washing clothes at her house currently as well. We Talked about doing them in a bucket and hang drying, but why complicate things when there’s an empty washer close by!

[@heatherwalker4864]

Den For Our Cubs That makes total sense. I have been curious about a foot-powered washer I’ve seen online before. It looks interesting!

[@denforourcubs2019]

Heather Walker I know a couple people on insta that used those and really liked them!

[@yamahchopper]

I'm thinking of doing a tiny house like this doing a 16×30 Davis tent

[@Tiger74147]

I come from the south with long, hot and humid summers, and I wonder about these structures in the heat. Even having lived up north, heating feels much easier to manage than cooling. Anyone got tips for this? I guess you could even put in a minisplit if you wanted to and had the power, but even if so, insulation may still be an issue.

[@hammonlaura]

How do you do heating and cooling?

[@michaelhagans965]

Do you have a video on how you built those French doors into the front ?

[@marykinser]

Serious question please? Is that as safe as a regular house during Severe Thunderstorms?

[@juneponce257]

Does anyone know which tent they used? The thing looks huge...!

[@toriiixo5972]

What are the dimensions of the tent and the wooden frame? Looking into building a tiny home, just not sure of how big of a tent to get.

[@moe8387]

I was also wondering the size

[@yamahchopper]

How is this tent handle the winters

[@bettyrapien3379]

Water container in Kitchen? Berkeley was what I caught as the name. Could you please tell me more about this? Thank you. Love all the barn wood??

[@amandadudley4905]

It’s a Berkey ut I believe they recently changed the company’s name to Boroux.

[@awkwardwhispersasmr3296]

Will you guys expand as they get older?

[@janonthemtn]

What if a tree falls on the tent roof? Are you planning to put a wooden roof on???

[@rachelrichards914]

What kind of tent, how much, and where can I order one?

[@andreabiggerstaff2482]

Do you have electricity ran or are you using a solar powered generator?

[@denforourcubs2019]

Andrea Biggerstaff we have limited electricity right now, but we are working on getting a solar setup here very soon!

[@queenratv115]

Thanks

[@marthatgarcia9426]

How big is it and do they have smaller ones?

[@tristanfox609]

Did you buy the canvas tent and rain cover? If so where from?

[@denforourcubs2019]

FoxProps hey! Yes, be bought the tent from a local canvas company that makes tents and various other things. I think it is called ABC canvas. Ours was previously used, so it was really cheap. We got the tarp from a random online store called like tarps.com or something. It’s just a regular old poly tarp. There’s a tent company on Instagram called denvertents. Looks like they sell some similar to ours.

[@tristanfox609]

@@denforourcubs2019 Awesome! i am so inspired by the way you guys are living and i really want to do something similar. Do you know the dimensions of the tent itself, as well as the dimensions of the wooden frame you made? also what is the clear plastic sheeting on the front of the tent called? this would be super helpful thanks!

[@winstonwhiteside9525]

Who owns the land that the tent is on? I'd love to put up a tent/tiny house, but you can't just put it up anywhere you want. Does he have to pay any kind of taxes on the land?

[@mdanielle100]

Has there been any mold at all?

[@stevenitschke7415]

You didn't show your shower and what do you do for electricity

[@lindafrancois77]

Would like instructions on how you added the door structure Please.