Survivorman | Off The Grid Living | Les Stroud | Bushcraft | Survival | Feature Documentary

[@pbft.j]

Your show helped me survive when I was a teenager a time I found myself separated from my group for 2 days while camping. As a kid, I used to watch Survivorman for hours. Thanks for sharing this on youtube!

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

Glad you made it back! Les is the man.

[@pbft.j]

@@Jarrod_D I used to watch it on Discovery Channel when I was young!

[@johnpace3232]

I also watched all the survival movies and every magazine and books I could get my hands on. With the help of uncle (Vietnam veteran of 3 tours) taught me how.

[@sillililli01]

@@johnpace3232 Your uncle survived three tours of Vietnam, he can survive anything. You're lucky to learn from him, listen, learn, then pass it on to the next generation.

[@bowtiejess80]

My kids grew up watching the first and second seasons on dvd, my little boy still asks to watch Survivorman! I also pre-ordered his book and read it immediately upon arrival and more times again after.

[@OldesouthFarm]

Awesome, I sold my house in the city and living at my farm in a camper. No mortgage, debt free and enjoying life!

[@pennypackmtb2542]

My sisters family bought a abandon farm and parked there camper in the barn as they renovated the place. Then one day a logging company showed up and offered them a big chunk of money to partially clear their farm. They built an off the grid house and everything you would need from the logging Co. payment.

[@roberts4411]

@@pennypackmtb2542 Where was that ?

[@roberts4411]

That’s the life How long you been there ? Do you like the area ?

[@pennypackmtb2542]

@@roberts4411 Way up state in New York. In the Adirondacks.

[@irvingbrown2389]

@@pennypackmtb2542 I live in upstate New York and have a camper on my property while we fix the main house, but taxes still have to be paid for sure and if a property is being logged it must be big and have a lot of old growth. Once the loggers are done the property probably won’t be worth much and you’ll still owe taxes. Those logging companies aren’t there to help you just themselves. I’ve seen them destroy properties to where no one wants them afterwards because it takes more to fix the damage than it’s worth but good luck. Seems like upstate is hot right now. I know I’m definitely going to cash in on it.

[@gavinl1414]

Old video well before it’s time. Making a comeback and very pertinent in today’s strange world

[@noobnoob7390]

Not shure if you see the comments but thank you man you are a national treasure

[@Upsideround]

Dare I say International treasure

[@normajean7332]

Survivorman 2.0!!

[@Mister_H.]

@@Upsideround yer dam right!! Living in the UK I think this man is a far better role model and survival expert/guide than that joker Bear Grylls will ever be!

[@justinacase2623]

He is the real deal!

[@scottl3639]

@@Mister_H. ive heard this is old and im sorry i missed it originally. You are an inspiration to canadians to show what we can do, i include surivorman too. Doubt you will see this but keep going, by the way did you stop the samsquanch investingation? Not making light of it just using a trailer park boys saying. Hope all is well. Keep going, you are the man!

[@SoundShinobiYuki]

Watching this in high school actually sparked my interest in off grid living (I grew up partly off grid as a kid already, but we then had to move back to the city as a teenager…) and the realization of just how fragile our supply chains are. Unfortunately 15+ years later I still don’t have an *actual* rural off grid property (hopefully someday), but in a semi-suburban house we’re certainly not doing a bad job for the space and constraints we have. Large vegetable garden that always draws comments from passersby, house backing onto a large preserved area that’s also an extremely bountiful forage spot (and if it were a really major disaster, game and firewood), backup power and water sources, I’d have chickens if I had a slightly bigger yard, a large emergency supply pantry, and a LOT of trying to source items we can make or keep in repair ourselves which also massively helps the household budget (that garden of mine I mentioned… is mostly constructed from junk and brush pulled from the curb, the woods and the dump! Someone throwing out their old eavestroughs makes for great berry planters, and I can grow nearly everything in the 5-gallon buckets that restaurants give away…). I’m a seamstress and a historical re-enactor as a day job and people get pretty shocked already when I tell them I can make my own clothes from the point of raising or growing the actual fibre source, harvesting and preparing it for spinning, hand spinning many, many, many yards of fine thread (the longest and most tedious part of the job, thank goodness for podcasts), dyeing with locally sourced items, weaving fabric on a hand loom or knitting the yarn, and only *then* finally sewing it all up! I brought the homestead skills like gardening and canning and clothing and raising animals, and hubby fortunately was more blessed to grow up with technology to be able to add modern comforts to things like designing power systems, internet backups, and never having to chuck out the appliances for lack of a switch or a wire.

[@ekids.bassment]

I love how a person like Les constantly reminds himself he might have taken on to much, while you see inexperienced people claim they can do everything..... That's why Les is successful where others fail. He sees the seriousness in the situation and that how he can tackle the problem. I wish i could challenge myself like this one day.

[@lisasanders63]

Yes!

[@maquabear5242]

Hellen Keller once said, "Security is but a myth! Life should be a bold adventure or nothing at all. I find this to be highly inspiring, and I even watch 30 seconds of the commercials. I'm rooting for you man.

[@outdoors-university]

Thank you for being my brother! I wish Love,Health and positive energy to you and your family! Stay safe and have fun!

[@sanjeevyadav2236]

I love les you’re my childhood hero

[@zoltanszekely7612]

Please grow up Thanks

[@Initia333]

I really like where this is going Les. You're really doing your part for humanity.

[@narlycharley]

Les, I’ve seen all your stuff over the years, and it’s been a great journey. I’ve started a new routine at night to watch one episode and get through all of your videos again. I appreciate what you do. Thank you sir and have a great night!

[@farmersjt]

Love Les Stroud. He says to jump in and go for it, no matter what. But he's also a realist and honest about obstacles. Les has changed so much in how we see survival. I wish him and his family all the best.

[@joshjablonicky171]

Would love to see what this place looks like now going on 16 years ago i seen this. Les please give us an update. Thanks for all the years of great work you have done. And thank you for being the one to bring survival to the mainstream.

[@kdavis4910]

Your little daughter looks just like her mother or at least she did at this age. She also considered her thoughts and spoke like her mother too. Very cute children and I commend you both for raising them to care about the environment and without a false sense of security.

[@peterlucier9149]

October seems like an odd time to start a project like this.

[@zoltanszekely7612]

Napoleon learnt that while in Russia... :)

[@JustanOldfart01]

That's what I was thinking. How much are you actually going to get done before winter shuts you down.

[@PaulLadendorf]

I started in September. Was shoveling snow out of the attic in December.

[@spideymcgee4718]

Love having a glimpse into this mans life. Truly inspiring.

[@kenrichards4838]

I can't help but watch this and wonder what I could have done with MY life if I had a 1/4 of a father as Les. Let's just say my father was an ex marine. he taught me fear,anxiety,failure. You are a great father Les. that's the most important thing I got from this. keep being that and you can live in a box and your kids will love you.

[@patricknoveski6409]

Same here.

[@antonypintal9035]

Les i gotta say this man i have all respect for you and family. You're a treasure man both to your country and humanity. Thank you sir. For putting your videos in KZbin.

[@andrewsmith6028]

Les. You are such a inspiration im 29 and have been watching your shows since I was a kid. I absolutely love how you are such a curious person and always gathering knowledge. I use all your practices when I'm in the bush and always will carry your knowledge with me. Thank you for creating this channel Andrew Smith

[@alwaysbepreparedwithjeff3245]

THANKS AGAIN LES FOR SHARING YOUR LIFE ADVENTURES HERE ON KZbin.

[@bunkerking73]

I remember watching this years ago. Thanks for the re-upload

[@conz000]

"This is not the story of hippy, communal back-to-the-landers. This is the story of what it takes to live with alternative power sources now - to live with nature in this modern age." I love it.

[@harrywilde2178]

And what exactly is wrong with "hippy communal back-to-the-landers" pray?

[@born_again_torinos]

I told my wife that our off grid home would have running water. That means RUN to the creek with a bucket and haul it back to the house.

[@born_again_torinos]

@@slither... 8^) Still going strong. She is strong like ox. Comes from good peasant stock.

[@goodgame1488]

@@slither... 😂🤣

[@kgsz]

Human body is ~70% water. Just tell her to run along.

[@Kenney9120]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@LAM77719]

Lol. Good one!

[@XJonAye]

The original jack of survival, your the camera man, the expert, the lost, and the found.

[@loue6563]

I wish I had done something like this years ago when my body still could. Now i am disabled and just can not do the things I would want. And as a single 55 yr old women it would be hard to do everything on my own. So do it while you still can!

[@kerrfamilylaw7487]

I’m a disabled single 55 year old woman and I am doing this - so can you. Just of course at a smaller scale. I am looking for a property now. Have bought an old RV and have been living in it for almost 2 years. Now heating with wood. Bought my solar panels. Haven’t had running water forever. Have now a rudimentary knowledge of plumbing, electricity, battery technology, solar systems, collecting and processing firewood, putting things together and making things happen alone, with pulleys and ropes. I can use a small battery chainsaw. Learning about rain harvesting, composting toilets, battery pump showers, heating water on my wood stove. I have to do everything slowly and rest a lot. I get tired easily and sleep a lot. It’s painful. But it’s fun. Have investigated all sorts of alternative building methods. Soon I will have to learn to shoot a rifle for protection from bears, just in case...and....I’ve been working completely remotely for a year due to covid and should be able to continue this. All I need is internet.

[@4tango123]

Hey girls it's easier in the desert..women living off grid not uncommon here. The land is cheap.

[@justinferguson104]

You jus need to find a young guy to help you thats all im 37 yr old male looking to help anyone in need buh im in Canada

[@karenishness1]

I went Genesis 1:29 when I had five years left to live 18 years ago. My neighbor hire me at 65 to detail their vehicles and wash and repair their clothes. I do permaculture too.

[@skyscratcher8825]

51 y/o here. Massive sciatic pain from dumb stuff I did in my youth. I could say I’m disabled technically. I hiked 41 Colorado peaks last year and 81 total in USA. My goal is 100 in the coming year. Yeah it hurts but I’m motivated! Are you motivated?

[@cwo4059]

Les and the family, great display of survival and the willingness to show the necessity of staying close to earth!

[@markgriz]

I love Les' videos, and this is really interesting stuff, but honestly 95% of these problems could have been avoided by waiting until spring to move in

[@blueferral3414]

It's called manufactured drama. It's to make the show more interesting.

[@blaineverhelle4104]

You have to understand the north. spring April-June is wet and muddy and buggy August and September the bug will eat you alive Thus Oct-Dec is the best time to be out in the woods.

[@blueferral3414]

@@blaineverhelle4104 Well on that note I'm leaving for my beach house. Have a great week!

[@24flyingcats84]

Yes, I doubt they would have had to pay for helicopter to move lumber in the Spring or Summer.

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

The point is to show the situation at it's extreme. If something would happen and we'd have to give up our modern conveniences, it's not like we could choose when it happens. Expect the unexpected.

[@strat5520]

I watched your show as a kid/teen with my father. Now, I'm 33 years old with a daughter of my own, and im watching you(40s?) with your young family in this gem of a film. My father has passed on, and im now in the city away from that country life and it seems like it was so long ago. I graduated high school in 2006.

[@tinnedrat]

I really enjoyed watching the process of this transition. It’s always something lingering in the back of my mind

[@zombiegaby]

Honestly it's so good to see someone being off grig and still working in film and music, usually I see people do one extreme or the other. It gives me hope I can also have both.

[@RobGibbonsW]

Thank you for sharing, Les.

[@shazils832]

Many years has passed and you are still our hero. Thank you for teaching us. we’ll never forget the lessons we’ve learnt from you. Stay safe much love to you and family. From Vancouver 🇨🇦

[@robh5601]

I never knew Les and his wife started like that. It’s my dream. I started crying because I knew while watching this that I’m wasting the time I have on this planet.

[@CookedOnions]

It's all good my buddy. The second you start comparing yourself to others who are more successful than you you will always feel down.

[@Nicole-oi6il]

I hear ya.

[@geraldgreen5723]

I loved watching Les Stroud ( Survivor Man ) I wish he would come back on TV again... it was a good program !!!

[@jeremynedrow2453]

It was just mind blowing how hard those yellow jackets were hitting the camera.I love the videos.Thanks for all you do.

[@6figureceleryjfs378]

Living simply is probably the answer to the further. What a profound statement.

[@DarkDestroyer98]

This was great. One of the projects I've never seen before. Thank you for all the content you've provided us this year Les, it's been greatly appreciated. My best friend introduced me to you when "Surivorman" first premiered and have remained a fan ever since.

[@Countdown-ct7iv]

I love how he and his wife are with their kids. Really beautiful video.

[@Metalworkersteve]

Whaaaat I’ve been a long time fan and just now got recommended this. Les if you actually read this comment. Play that harmonica 🎵

[@greybeard3156]

2006? Wow, I thought I watched the build in the very late 90s. Amazing how the mind fades a bit whilst getting older! Thank You, Les, for sharing this with me (US!!) again!

[@sillililli01]

Living off Grid has come a long way from 2006. There's been a lot of improvement in 15 years. Thank you for sharing your family's journey.

[@edhollingsworth2335]

Precious times with your precious family. Lovely.

[@mr.dennisalvarez9523]

I'm realizing more and more that what you did has been a dream wish, and after watching this IT IS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[@gaffyduck7491]

Such a beautiful clip,les you inspired me to love the outdoors and this is you doing just that in its purest form , thank you for teaching me how to appreciate the land we live on 🤙

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

God I love Les. Most underrated celeb. I wish I could relax to this video but I'm on high-alert. Narration is like a news reporter - and there's an impending explosion.

[@jimbuckers7939]

I often wondered where Less was at these days as I used to watch his show survivor Man... this is great!

[@lbanderson40]

He dosent live there! This was shot over 5 yrs ago and he now lives in expensive modern homes...watch his actually recent pandemic vlogs or don’t. Just know this had no base in reality.

[@pingapete666]

@@lbanderson40 This was shot in 2006, little over 5 years ago He might've lived there for some time between now and 2006, you don't really know.

[@tarman47]

I was just watching Survivorman and Son and it’s pretty awesome to see little Logan growing up like this. I’m honestly jealous.

[@kristideeley]

And now, after all these years of listening to you play your harmonica and guitar out in the middle of nowhere and digging your theme song, I really, really wanna find and listen to your CDs 👀

[@freezinamf7900]

les... what a good man and my childhood hero

[@seanhunt6773]

You're doing exactly what I want to do to the "T". I want to do it with my van. Great info

[@robertevans8126]

Shared ... Yes Les, something massive is coming, and will reset everything World Wide!

[@raedien]

This was dope. Would love to see an updated version showcasing advances. Probably you helping another family do the same.

[@theeyeballengineer1982]

I have been thinking about Les a lot lately. I was excited to see this sneak into my feed. It was great to learn of his family, experiences and, successes. Watching this removes some of his mystical manliness. I always looked up to him as a child watching Survivorman. Thank you for the release of this production.

[@adventuresoftheoutdoors4699]

I would love to live off the grid and have been trying to prepare for when I actually do so, I plan to do a short off grid in the spring.

[@raystephens5247]

Knowledge and traing to survive is the most reliable means to live off grid and be self reliant.

[@element379]

Super interesting! Les needs to bring this show back

[@justinacase2623]

Love how the son said he could go out and find someone to play with, now it's Bigfoot!

[@MeltingFingers]

So nice to watch this again so many years later!

[@grizzlycountry1030]

I can't even find a woman who will go camping on a weekend.

[@bobbyjuice3935]

Yea bro, I would definitely go live off the land but I need a woman.

[@lijeposovagajic4553]

I can not find a,man ready to live off grid...even now when is the could be best choice..

[@robertguinn5863]

@Kate Bailey You need to put a picture up. Show that glow.

[@lijeposovagajic4553]

@Womb Raider the fact is I have earth to have garden and rest of the stone house..of my grandgrandfather..wanted to renew house even I am alone...and come this world scenografy and I couldnt...now is almost for me impossible...from point of viue of traveling..My land is in Croatia...living in Italy...30 years ago I escape from war. .now I can not go back becouse of extreme stupidity of humankind..

[@XJonAye]

@@lijeposovagajic4553 that's terrible, Croatia is a beautiful place, best of luck to you.

[@JohnInDaHouse2015]

Les i too love music and document it, not a player. I have allways LOVED your interesting and well filmed tv shows over the years. This adveture, is the best opportunity for your Children, to live like our Great Grandparents lived, off the Grid and on the land. ...and in a respectful and sustainable, earth friendly way. Just like Canada's First Nations ideal, to take only what is needed at the time and leaving resources for 7 generations ahead. Yes you have left an awseome legacy to your children to choose to live without impacting on Mother. Howchecka.!!.. I raise my hands up in praIse to you, Les and your Family. BC Coastal First Nation's way of giving thanks.

[@thomvogan3397]

A tractor with a blade to plow snow would have been my second purchase after the property. If there was an emergency during the winter and you can't get out your screwed. Also if you can't get out that means an ambulance can't get in and if the weather is bad they can't even send a helicopter for you.

[@Tina06019]

Absolutely the right thing to do, and downright essential if you have children or old people living with you (and smart to do even if everyone is grown and able bodied, because shit happens).

[@jappakappa4702]

Just wanted to thank you Les. You’re my hero!

[@siraptor1o251]

Anyone els remember when les was stoned in a Papua New Guinea rainforest after chewing on some nuts ? XD

[@andyosburn6607]

I remember that blank stare🤣🤣

[@briancleary2597]

Yup yup funny

[@physicsguybrian]

Oddly not too stoned to operate all hs video gear....or did he?!

[@panmandanpmd4456]

Hahaha I just watched that episode a couple days ago

[@professorpancakes6545]

I fell asleep watching that episode and woke up watching this one. Thanks autoplay

[@eventuale5312]

Totally inspiring! Les you are a lucky man indeed. The tides are changing to a more natural life.

[@algernoncalydon3430]

The high tech side of off grid living is the most intimidating. Wow, we live here in Alaska off grid and use an outhouse. This is like watching This Old House, how to do it the most ridiculous and expensive way.

[@briancleary2597]

I don't think so with his children you can't just take them out to Alaska or any place like that and tell them this is it it's called compromised alternatives

[@zoltanszekely7612]

Agree... Next Chapter: Helicopter for pizza delivery

[@yogiesbeer]

AND THIS PLACE YOU LIVE ON IS 100% FLAT! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY🙏❌⭕💕💖🙏

[@jasontroy3911]

Been thinking about off grid living

[@shmoligans1149]

Seeing all the trials to build this home; all while knowing it would be broken soon thereafter, is very disheartening. You gave it your all Les, good on you. I have the utmost respect for your endeavors. Happy trails and peaceful skies.

[@theoneandonlycaptaincanada6915]

I have been looking for this one thanks . I grow up on Wasi falls rd calendar Ontario. beautiful area.

[@Anubis5150]

Les, I love all the shows you do, but I love this one. Thanks for all the adventurers!

[@rong1924]

Thanks for sharing this one. Probably wasn’t easy. As a divorced guy myself I noticed Sue didn’t smile more than once during this filming. It was a rough go. I hope you’ve stayed close to your kids. They’re what it’s all about.

[@eej902]

I think she just has an extremely low key personality.

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

Nope.....she was bummed out.

[@slimpickens7822]

Couldn’t sleep so I woke up and seen this nothing better than waking up to a Survivor man episode.

[@nixego]

saw this in my feed like TY ALGORITHM OVERLORDS

[@markmaloney3140]

That was very cool. Les... you make me proud to be a Canadian country boy. Thanks man.

[@dextersampson6450]

Come play at "Chopper John's" PHX, AZ Love to have ya!!!

[@KrazedLion]

You are one of my heros you have taught me some much over the years and I use that knowledge everyday. Thank you!!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Fan-Fricken-Tastic Les! Do you still have that property, I know on some of your recent "Pandemic" videos that you were in a modern home.

[@Yharn-r2g]

What an amazing family and then sharing this with all of us, it's a special thing God bless u guys

[@jessefarquhar3188]

23:00 did Bigfoot knock over a tree?

[@IndigenousSteed]

This is incredible I've been talking about this video for years. Thanks so much for posting!

[@pynaetlborelse1708]

I call them snake oil salesmen. There's water underground everywhere, it's just farther from the surface in some places.

[@stu3775]

Is there a patent on snake oil? sounds like a possible product. How much oil does an average snake yield?

[@MK_ULTRA420]

@@stu3775 For one small, easy payment of $9.99 I'll tell you all about it! 😂

[@stu3775]

@@MK_ULTRA420 lol

[@MrCJesslinger]

Ya.. Fan of Les but comeon man! Water Witcher?! 🤣 There's so many tricks that are done with holding your fingers or hands or arms or legs that then make it feel like something is pulling or pushing you.. Disappointed in Les using that, unless he's joking with us.

[@elobiretv]

the magnetic pull somehow affects the wooden branch he's holding. I do think these people actually believe it though

[@antonioosejo4265]

hey there from central america, just finished watching the whole vid. I hope this is not just an expiriment. THIS IS LIVING. Hope this vid, reaches out to those that can make this happen. WE ALL NEED TO GET OFF GRID. WE LEARNED TO THINK THAT WE NEED THE GRID, BIG LIE. WE DONT NEED THE GRID. THIS IS WHY I LOVED UR VIDEO, AND HOPE THERE ARE MORE UPDATES TO COME, AND THAT UR STILL THERE GOING STRONG TEACHING THE KIDS THE TRUE WAY. WISH YOU, AND YOURS THE BEST, SPECIALY UR BEAUTIFULL KIDS

[@HeidiConanGoldProspecting]

We do FUN Gold Prospecting at Home videos and in Michigan. ❤⛏📺

[@anthonysudnick1567]

Les - you/this video is the reason I have a wood stove in my outhouse in Maine...thank you for the inspiration!

[@fictionaltruth8177]

Once I saw the chopper carrying the supplies onto the site. I thought to myself, well there goes the budget. I'm sure that chopper is atleast a thousand dollars an hour.

[@Ralphieisthegreatest]

And the well driller, and the truck loads of new cabin sections, and the spray foam insulation. For someone with no money, that was incredible.

[@TheSkillkeeper]

When we build our off-grid home on private island, we were looking at using a chopper. More like $2000 CAN an hour. Lumber can be heavy or lighter depending on moisture and on hot days, lifting capacity is limited. Also needs trained ground crew because of swinging load and static electricity in cable. So, we opted to float everything across the lake on our 16' floating doc. Worked great.

[@twngrl1625]

Les Stoud you are one of a kind and im saying this as a good thing.watched your show over the years.And im glad i came up on this documentary. It gives me hope as I to want to go off grid .finally paided off my little property to do so this year.I do have another property that im on now which is dept free. And I will be selling soon to get rid of.Cant wait till i can make a new start off grid.

[@christopherblack5112]

“Walden” is a book that can be used throughout life! Also, civil disobedience should be practiced more often against the Tyrants of today!

[@theeyeballengineer1982]

The school district that “raised me” didn’t like me telling them I will educate my own children...

[@theeyeballengineer1982]

To bad for them...

[@leonslickwilson]

Les, you rock bro! You and your family are precious. Thank you for documenting all this.

[@applenuggets5622]

Who else just finished watching cause they got here late?

[@rhondabranch8746]

Your children are so smart and caring for you and your wife and most of all others and you are so lucky and I really liked watching you with your family thank you so much

[@huntermontgomery7493]

planning on developing a cedar scented antiperspirant calling it "you sweat, you die"

[@jamesgreen5298]

I'll buy that!

[@narlycharley]

Love the idea, but we’re actually supposed to sweat. What you’ll want to create is a deodorant.

[@XJonAye]

Lol

[@indianacreekwalker4474]

seems like you have it all together brother, i have no idea why you eventually seperated and its none of my business, but in 2006 you killed it man. Hope you still have this land and this place its amazing

[@wheelmanstan]

haha you're kids are so tiny, I saw this years back, it's great, very informative, kinda ahead of it's time because tons of people started doing this, it's all over youtube now, people filming their off-the-grid lives, but of course they do it in a really nauseating fashion

[@visnuexe]

Wow! The memories invoked by this video! Lived up the hollow in West Virginia and did the back to the land experience back in inthe mid 70's. We faced similar setbacks getting stuff done, like getting 9 tons of shatter proof glass up a friend's road and getting stuck at sundown. We managed to subdivide the 9 tones and extricate the truck, but boy what an ordeal! Thank you for sharing your trials and tribulatioms!

[@physicsguybrian]

"magnetic pull" on a wooden stick? NOPE! That can never happen! Les, you should have left that out!

[@MarshaMarsha885]

My grandma found water by this technique. True story

[@stevenwitkowski6697]

my mom does it, I do it.

[@jamesgreen5298]

I swear that I remember seeing at least part of this on Discovery Channel in the US. I'm glad to see it back.

[@monkeyman2174]

I wonder if you still have the place Les?

[@JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

I believe he does. Les records the barn session albums there. I also think you can stay there now like a cottage rental. Cheers

[@curiousmatters5996]

Yes!!!! I love that you put this up it's hard to find online

[@ancientsalt4291]

Its never too late to go back to living in teepees and travel by horse and wagon. Its just too inconvenient for the modern mindset of most people.

[@paulawagstaff686]

That's why its called changing your mind😆

[@JustanOldfart01]

It was done not that long ago. We have just been spoiled by technology.

[@ancientsalt4291]

@@JustanOldfart01 Exactly. Everytime I go primitive camping, its really tough to go back to the cities. I get depressed.

[@RPDthe3rd]

Your family is beautiful! Your little girl is very intelligent! Like these vids, thank you!

[@jm7650273]

Enjoyable to watch but I can't help but think: Spends $30,000 for "free" energy...

[@betterbiscuitbureaukinship4755]

30k upfront to save over 250k in a lifetime. Seems more than fair to me.

[@sstroud3885]

@@betterbiscuitbureaukinship4755 Have you calculated the annual efficiency loss of solar panels, 20 year replacement, annualized cost of storage batteries and cost of back up generation when not enough sun to generate the power you need?

[@bradhaines3142]

@@sstroud3885 it basically breaks even in a good scenario

[@fuzzybobbles]

@@sstroud3885 I do a lot of off grid living in a self converted campervan. I have a wood burning stove, and 300w of solar power. It's more than enough and even on cloudy wet days it still generates enough to power everything I need. I can run a week from the battery pack if the solar panels were disconnected. Living off grid you find you naturally don't waste power, as you know there's not an unlimited amount available.