Shipping Container Hunting Cabin - Tour, Tips, & COST

[@maggiestokes4915]

I stumbled upon this video as I was looking for examples of "hunting cabin shipping containers" for our son, who has a hunting property in Alabama. After watching, I subscribed to the channel. I love Matt's simple, direct and complete explanations, understandable even for those who, like myself, have little experience. Thanks!

[@fla-bushcraftprepper941]

We picked up 5 wooded acres in North Central Florida for $12,500 cash. It was never developed, but has some ATV trails across it. We are talking about putting a few containers on it, in a U shape layout. Then doing the outside of them with 4 inches of foamcrete. After we install the windows and doors. We will be spraying the roof with the foamcrete also. Then coating the roof with aluminum roof coating, followed by Elastomeric roof coating. We built a truck camper 7 years ago and coated the roof with those. No leaks and is still holding up very good. Your set up is professional.

[@blackmanops3749]

Wow. The last person I expected to see doing a shipping container house. Very cool.

[@Blackwatercowboy1]

I've really learned a ton from your videos. It's nice seeing a video like this every now and then however to see some of the fun leisure type projects that made many of us fall in love with this profession. I've been renovating my place completely recently top to bottom and it wasn't until I got to some of the finish work and the dock aka man cave til I really enjoyed it. I think many of us fall in love with construction initially over these types of projects so it's nice to slow down and see a video that still holds high functional standards but on the cheap.

[@gary4645]

Love it ! High end builder / real to life person. Hope your hunting trip is successful and good luck.

[@musicwhiz711]

Yes Matt! We need more shipping container videos!!!!!

[@Handleyman]

Wow! Love that entry door security. So many people don’t think about that. Nice job.

[@phillipnunya6793]

I am planning on building out of a forty foot shipping container as a mobile alternative to an apartment. Lots of designing I still have to do, but your videos have helped me. I would be very interested to see more videos about shipping container builds. I think it's a very overlooked topic as far as construction goes and has lots of specific design quirks that separate it from standard situations.

[@SidDeanDFWHomeandRanch]

Matt hope you have a great hunting trip this week. One Container for 4-6 hunters is pretty tight unless you spend most of it outside. Think about bring in a second and butting them together. At a past lease near Del Rio we had an outside Fridge that we stocked a tortillas, water and Peanut butter with a note saying it was free. Amazingly we never had a break in.

[@buildshow]

Great idea! Yes, we've thought of adding a second one, but we really spend most of the time outside. Especially with the newest firepit/grill combo. Great spot to gather and talk/eat. Happy New Year. Matt

[@Daynaleo1]

Excellent video. Looks a lot more refined than a pop up camper. More storm proof as well,

[@johnbeckman8916]

That opened book on the kitchen table was the most valuable asset in the video. 😃

[@USNERDOC]

Just went on a Risinger binge finished up on this video. Very cool. Love your content including the rogue edition! Congrats on the sub count and viewer support. Well done and well deserved! We are going to be building on our property in southern Oregon. Using your channel and content for ideas and pre-build wish list of what we want to accomplish. Thanks!

[@10tenman10]

Well done. Looks like a great setup. Just the right size and finish for a hunting camp.

[@rustyjones2713]

I am happy to see that you did have one shipping container video in your works here. I love the channel, especially the building science and products. However, I would like to see more shipping container content as I plan on building a large scale primary home from shipping containers in Florida this year and I'm doing as much research as possible on the best ways to go about my build, even down to making custom concrete counter tops and roman tile bath tubs to save money on things I can do myself.

[@billlyttle8224]

Great Hunting Place Matt, Good low Budget Project .

[@NK-yz7qr]

great video for lots of reasons. People should look into insulating the exterior vs the interior. Steel is a conductor and you have to block the energy before it gets to you. I would use extrudeded foam and stucco over it.

[@southfloridasiding8475]

Very cool Property. A video I never expected on this channel

[@buildshow]

I thought I would do something a little different for Christmas. Back to the usual topics Friday. Shooting a Tankless video tomorrow! Thanks for watching and happy new year. Best, Matt

[@Modern_Kitchens]

Wonderfull! More container houses, please! In TX I believe you can find many of it! Even in MA we had a couple this kind of projects. It looks very contemporary!

[@95thousandroses]

Great video Matt. Good luck on the deers

[@angelastanislowski8862]

Perfect for a small group. I would put a 3 season porch or inclosed gazebo outside to use as a gathering spot since it looks like tight quarters. I’d use this extra area also for cooking- move your stove/fridge and other appliances into there and turn the freed up space in the shipping container into more sleeping quarters

[@h2bbuilt]

Great videos you have. It may seem like you don't have alot of subscribers, like other channels, but sometime you just have to wait. You have very good content in this channel

[@mxplixic]

I would suggest putting the stove on the same side as the fridge and make a fold down table in the stove's place. When you're not cooking the table folds up and you can walk straight through without having to weave around the stove.

[@rockymtnredneck4888]

Everyone always zeros in on the 40ft containers. In military applications all our modular buildings are based on the 20ft CHU (Containerized Housing Unit). You get a good 2 person bedroom in a 20 footer, a 20 footer gives a good bathroom space with multiple sinks and shower stalls (hot water heater included), and two of them together make a good 20x20 room for kitchens and living spaces.

[@ericrich5616]

My favorite video you’ve done.

[@BradDavis21]

Great video Matt, I have been thinking along these lines also, your video was helpful, THANKS :)

[@jamesoncross7494]

Merry Christmas Matt. Love the cabin. Looks fun!

[@lakebum6211]

I've thought a lot about this. My vision is two 40' high cubes, side by side, insulated all around with a pole barn built around it. Cut out the center common wall between the containers with posts supporting and boxed in, making it a 16' X 40' X 9' (I think). Finish out the inside with minimal walls for bedrooms and bath. Well, it's a dream for my lake property.

[@ernestlane]

Great comments. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennethworde862]

I like the security features they have 40' high cube 8'_9" 3X bunks work nice in, or use 52' intermodal, the 40' also come with side doors which I would recommend, get with security locks, isofast makes foam insulation that contuors to the container, reflex/mylar should be part of your plan good vid

[@toml802]

Top tiny kitchen tip. Add more counter top/cabinet space in the kitchen. Ditch the oven. Use a two burner surface mount "hot plate", then get a countertop smart oven. You will use the crap out of it! Keurig and microwave and you're done!

[@jamesmandl9302]

The only things that came to mind were as a few others have stated is tankless hot water as a huge space savings and maybe spray on a coat of supertherm on the exterior to reflect some of the radiant heat in the nine months of summer in South TX.

[@MrZpeppers]

Just an idea for future builds you could have put a small utility room on one end for the pressure tank, and water heater that would have taken up less room, and I would have gone the extra mile for space and used a tankless water heater, also a zoneline a/c works way better in large areas, you can get overhead mounts that don’t take up a lot of room.

[@6stringsandapick]

Great cabin. I am looking at a smaller unit for a storage area for lawn equipment. We have and abundant supply of containers in our area and I can pick up a 20 ft unit for $1200-$1500.

[@ckm-mkc]

You can also buy a pre-insulated 'reefer' (I think that's what they are called) refrigerated container. Some of them are designed to keep things frozen during ocean passages (with a cooling unit of course).

[@brianedgar1040]

Great tour Thanks Matt

[@youghal40clashmore]

Ever think of using small square baler of straw between the top of container and the tin roof with a lime render on the sides for added insulation.

[@jpe1]

Matt, I love the overall concept, and the execution is spot on for rustic form following function. Personally I would have more & a bit bigger windows and rather than bars over them I would use a roll-up metal shutter (cost about $150 to $500 per window, depending on how fancy you go). I’m really uncomfortable with the outer security door having a double dead bolt... too easy to lock someone inside by mistake. Hopefully you have a key prominently displayed inside the door in case of emergencies.

[@graemeroberts2935]

Loved this! Thanks, Matt.

[@joinantonius2]

That's a very nice video Matt, thank you for it. Since shipping container homes are a very popular topic nowadays may I ask if there's any possibility you could make a video on converting a 40 foot container in a container home? I'm very interested in the build details: particularly how does one secure the insulation and inner framing to the container without piercing the hull, what insulation options are there to withstand humidity associated with container living (and obviously humidity control), window and door install, heating options, expansion possibilities (for when the family grows), special aspects (you may be aware of). I'm asking you about this because you are a proper builder and I know no one more qualified to talk on this topic than you.

[@ZeroBit0]

Viewing from pittsburgh. Any updates? Love that you camp and hunt. Watching alot of videos. Thanks for the tips

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Matt Risinger, could you say a little more about the septic field? Are you using the trees to collect and evaporate excess water? If so, what kind of trees are they? Thanks for an interesting video.

[@LFH02]

Great insight and ideas. Thanks for sharing

[@HoustonR6ryda]

great tips-thanks

[@2Seth21]

Wow man thats a mint hunting hut hope you have good luck out there god bless

[@michaelstruck5487]

Matt , love your channel , if you were to build a container home would you consider closed cell foam on the interior ceiling and walls and how would you stud it out . Value your opinion . Thank you

[@FrJohnBrownSJ]

This video was great. Thanks. Ever built a tiny house? Did your building philosophy and suggested materials have to adapt?

[@andrewhalvorsen2201]

I plan to build one of these myself. My only worry is condensation when I’m not using the cabin. This cabin will be off the grid and not have power when not in use. I’m also located in Texas with high humidity and heat. How do you ventilate the container or does it need ventilation if it’s insulated on all the walls and ceilings?

[@rtheprizeisright7323]

You should put solar panels for electricity on top of that container. Just a thought. Good video.

[@theroboticscodedepot7736]

You mentioned insulating the container on the outside. Could you please elaborate on how you would do that? Specifically what type of insulation would you use, what thickness (for South Texas) and how you would it attach to the outside structure?

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

They can do a closed cell spray foam on the outside that's waterproof. It's the same product they use on roofs.

[@jason-ge5nr]

Thats a nice setup. its no frills, but ur not havin to poop in an empty paint bucket.

[@jamesw4912]

Build That Wall ,Build That Wall, Build That Wall, and you get rid of the cages on your window and doors. Love your hunting cabin.

[@Asta-wl8jz]

I'm new to the channel and just love it. Have you had problems with snakes getting under it? A friend has a shipping container in north central Texas and it is a HUGE magnet for rattle snakes, getting under it. Theirs is just sitting on the ground though.

[@ccccha]

In case of fire emergency, is there any way to get out other than the main door? Any way to release the window covers from the inside?

[@myfixituplife]

Nooooooooooo! You drank the Kool-Aid!!!!!!! ---- OK, just giving you a hard time. Love the "super-fancy bathroom". - See you in Orlando.

[@buildshow]

No, No... back to "Normal" Build Show later this week! Yes, see you in Orlando!

[@ScottyM1959]

Great tips! Merry Christmas

[@здешний]

Хороший охотничьей домик .Good hunting house .

[@skeetersaurus6249]

Biggest issue I saw, was that BOTH security door and metal door were 'open outward', which means that if someone leaned ANYTHING up against that outer bar door, you couldn't get out!!! When you do double doors like that, the inner door needs to open inward, or the outer door needs to roll upward...so you don't get intentionally locked in!

[@nineinchrails3361]

That makes a lot of since. I can’t believe I’ve never really thought on that.

[@ken4edwards]

Many times Matt says it is a 45 foot shipping container. One time he says 40 foot. Can you buy 45 foot containers?

[@mictjustin]

Thanks for posting. So I’m assuming this is not temperature controlled year round. Do you have a problem with condensation? Frost forming on the inside of the steel and on everything (canned goods, scent control bottles) and creating water issues when you turn the heaters on? I have this issue in my hunting cabin.

[@octaviogamez6464]

Very cool

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

A shipping container, although perfectly habitable, is pretty cramped due to the width. BUT, if you put two side-by-side (lengthways) spaced about 30ft apart and string a roof between them, you suddenly have the makings of a nicely proportioned starter home. 45ft square is just a shade over 2000sqft. The containers can have doors cut in them and serve as the bedrooms and bathrooms, and the open central area can be the lounge/dining/kitchen. Stack them two high and now you've got a reasonably big house. It's even cheaper if you can get hold of damaged containers. Insulate the outside with foam shaped to the contours of the ribs and you're laughing.

[@alishahayden2320]

TheOneWhoMightBe this is for a deer lease not to live in, you're only there on weekends usually.

[@sonjajohn-14]

Is this sea can insulated with spray foam?

[@jaredj631]

Nice setup, not much to steal unless you keep guns in there. I like the steal door covers anyway. New sub here.

[@buildshow]

Thanks! Agreed, not much to steal. We don't keep anything of value there. Glad to have you on my channel. Happy New Years. Matt

[@HipsterCarpenter]

What kind of hunting are you doing down there Matt? Just whitetail, or do coues deer come that far north?

[@sanmurillo]

I look at this and think of quick economical housing for the poor and homeless. I though maybe your zinc roof cover could be used to install solar panels to take care of your electrical needs. thanks for sharing.

[@benmeyer9803]

Did I notice both the main door and the exterior cage door open out? Can't you get trapped than if the outside door closes?

[@spacecadet28]

this isnt snow land.

[@deej19142]

Nice place! The only thing I would do is reverse the fridge doors.

[@Owl566]

So does it get hot there?

[@donaldporter2930]

New subscriber like the layout

[@ResetGovernment]

Would you make a project out of shipping container?

[@loydacoulombe1397]

Plug in water heater? I need more info on this!

[@lmars5933]

What about a fire .How would you get out with bars over windows

[@K0gashuk0]

I would also consider some fencing with warnings and at least a mag fed rifle if not something heavier. Some of those people that have come across the boarder looking for a better life have been known to tote AKs and Rockets. At this point I wouldnt at all be surprised to see a truck with a DShK in the back.

[@jahyeet1137]

You think they could cross the border strapped with aks? Ha! That’s simply not true and where did you find the info that they are “known to tote aks and rockets”?

[@trailboy68]

How wide is the container?

[@kennethworde862]

Hey check out ceramic paint, hugely reduces heat gain when you paint

[@uibsen]

Awesome !!!

[@EricFabianLozano]

My neck of the woods in Hidalgo County South Texas 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Andy_M986]

If you an incinerator loo,no need for a septic system or Black tank,burns it all away in 15 minutes,zero fuss. :-)

[@audiomxr]

I hope the windows can be opened from the inside in case of a 🔥.

[@henrent]

Does anyone know what type of camo that is on his jacket is in this video?

[@russellkaplan3484]

Lots of bodies in a small space. I did not see a fresh air supply? Need an ERV or some kind of positive ventilaiton to put some holes in lid of that mason jar before the fireflies die!?!

[@ah244895]

Blower door test results???

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Arich Henneman 😂😂😂 pretty good laugh 🤭

[@swagdogaye7045]

Is this a 40’ or 45’ you said both

[@alicebest4087]

Not bad!

[@0pposing]

can you make more shipping container house???

[@grahmcook3230]

are you in Del Rio?

[@staying_spooky]

Orb in pump house door at 0:41

[@davidthompson04]

hope there is never a fire, no way to get out of those windows

[@maus0292]

I feel like you could make this better. I have seen your houses.

[@chrisw5742]

I have a couple 20 footers on my land :-)

[@10tenman10]

I subscribe to a videoblog called homsteadonomics. The author took a container and built a really nice work shead in it (south of Tucson).

[@sony90049]

I can buy a 20ft container for $2k to$2500. Maybe $4k for a 40ft. (Jasper Arkansas) A person could build it themselves for the remaining 8k for materials maybe even less.

[@byronharris358]

What, no tank less? Reclaim that water heater space.

[@FullSendPrecision]

Those weren't such a thing 12 years ago... but definitely use one today!

[@Bigrignohio]

An electric one would require a 200A electric service drop. Not appropriate for a small cabin.

[@doublebulbing]

+ propane

[@gracilism]

At least now he has that much more water stored.

[@patrickwentz8413]

I want

[@plowboy5220]

Haha. Love the joke: Gotta put bars on the doors to protect against the "people walking around, looking for a better life".

[@kcgunesq]

I certainly wouldn't mind the level of finish for a hunting cabin, but this particular container looks to be a death trap. I see multiple electrical code violations and I have serious concerns about whether there is sufficient egress in the event of a fire.

[@pr4runner]

That is pretty cool. I love Christians that hunt for sure.

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

I don't think a shipping container would be a vary good idea up north. the outside wall of a shipping container just radiates temperature too easily, and that means you need to build conventional wall structure on the outside of it to defeat the heat loose. So because you have to build a conventional wall structure on the outside, you just spent all the money you might of save because your building a shipping container sized cabin to protect a shipping container. About the only way I bother to use a shipping container up north would be, if the shipping container, served as a center structural element, and was completely enclosed with conventional structure around. And even then I'm not sure I really do that. you can stack shipping container like 8 units high and fill them with cheap chinese made garbage, and let them sit on ship in the rolling ocean. That's a super strong structure that should be able to hold up alot of house... But that means you are way over building you house, and could of easily and more cheaply built the house just doing conventional construction.. The only reason I still consider this method is try to build something tornado proof.. which I'm not sure this will provide any improvement too.

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

I can appreciate the fact that your in a vary different climate from where I am, so I understand that how you did your shipping container works in your climate.. but In Wisconsin, you would not really be able to use this as structure. I am in southern Wisconsin, and right now as of December 31th, about lunch time.. it's about 1 degree fahrenheit. www.channel3000.com/weather "Container Side Wall Steel Corrugation" is only going to have a R value of .33. That not going to do anything but break the wind. The bare minimum you want any exterior wall to have a R value of 15. (You really want alot more.. but realistically most construction is 2x4 walls) That is normally achievable with 2x4 stud walls with Fiberglass batt material. Extruded Polystyrene has a R value of 5 per inch, so you will need 3 inches to give you the same amount of protection as 2x4 Stud wall. that 3 inch, bright salmon pink plastic might be water proof, but it still needs to protect from solar rays, fire, and wind damage. So that means it needs a layer of siding, and a way to attach that layer of siding to the structure to hold it up. I would say at this point, you need to do a cost analysis and decide is this the most cost effective way to build a shelter. No matter what, you have to build some kind of stud wall on the outside, or the inside of the structure that will be 3 to 4 inches thick. You no longer really need the shipping container to give strength to your structure, and to put it on the outside to save space your spending .75 cents per square foot for 3 inch thick Extruded Polystyrene. On the other hand you could just build that stud wall, and spend only.16 cents a square foot on fiberglass batt. And don't forget that up here in Wisconsin... we might not have the shipping container market you have.. At the vary least, someone might sell a beat up and salt damaged container for 2500 dollars, vs whatever you will spend on a nicer looking ones you get from have a major port hub along a coast line...

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

Already asked those people. They say they are happy they did it, but don't recommend I do it. www.tincancabin.com/2013/12/the-shipping-container-cabin-in-perspective/#more-1979 "For insulation I priced it with fiberglass batts for the walls (R13) and ceiling (R25), and extruded polystyrene foam panels for the slab. I wish there was another, more cost effective option for insulating shipping containers besides spray foam, but there really isn’t. The total cost for a conventional material version of my cabin would only be about $20,500 ($42/sq ft). The bottom line is that I spent an extra $15K just to build with shipping containers. I’m very fortunate to have an understanding wife."

[@toadamine]

$5,000? I just bought one in California for $2,200

[@bottle17528]

Who calls an air conditioner a heat pump?