The truth about "OFF-GRID" living

[@marywilliams7977]

Mister you don’t have to explain yourself people are just jealous. Have a great day.

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

I agree!

[@georgiapaige4616]

Mary Williams 👌👌you are so right 🤪💕

[@dallassukerkin6878]

Absolutely, Mary :nods:. The mans choices are his own and what I would choose to do may differ ... but why would I 'write in' to tell him he's doing it wrong!?

[@ServantKing-Correll]

In as few words as possible ... What Mary said

[@finally7664]

Mary Williams you got that correct !!

[@lilyrain8431]

Its crazy how people would give hate to a man who is living his best peaceful life

[@nicholasdiaz724]

It's insanity! It's a really messed up world that we live in. I only watch this video for insight and understanding and peace and this man's personal freedom. I want the same freedom and free-space to be away from society and that has brought me here. I just want to be away from people....

[@lilyrain8431]

Nicholas Diaz likewise dear!

[@ElectricianTS]

@@nicholasdiaz724 Yeah. It's come to a point where others decide what type of life you want to live... It's either their way, or wrong...

[@ColonelEmpire]

Why is it labeled "hate" when someone is critical? It is a misuse of the word.

[@lilyrain8431]

James Dare 😳🙄

[@hickok45]

I have a Ph.D in observing envious trolls and haters. There are people who actually DO something, and there are people who sit and assume the role of critic, which is way easier than doing something. There's always an ample supply of folks who can't tolerate anybody who doesn't conform to their own ideas.

[@outlaw615]

Hello!

[@Tenebrius1963]

Ph.D in observing envious trolls and haters? ROFL

[@henryknight7876]

and I watch you also from middle Tenn. you are a great shot Hickok, I also reload and collect

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

jesus christ its hickok45

[@Dillon-Smith-Email-Marketing]

Good to see Hickok here!

[@FaithInJesusOnlynotbyWorks]

23 years old, and you hit the nail on the head. I did feel like I was wasting my life when I was working 60 hours a week as a cook! I wanted something more, I want to build something cozy, make it beautiful inside and out, and have a family. Make technology a little luxury instead of it being so intrusive in my life. I find you so inspiring, I hope I get there one day.

[@Redlikewater]

Great comment. Being a person who's 23 and has had tech your whole life, it's great to see you having great insight. Life before the internet was completely different, as were people. They were a bit more respectful and things were cheaper.

[@meinbherpieg4723]

"YOU'RE NOT SUFFERING ENOUGH!" - KZbin comments You're giving us free content and people give you shit. You made the right decision getting away from this crap.

[@Bushradical]

LOL

[@virginiatyree6705]

1 3 21 Hey@@Bushradical, New to you & your wife's channels; love the posts. Suggestion: ignore the trolls that hide behind anonymity & seek attention. I've concluded they're in a low mood & their mood will lift eventually/someday. Also, whatever works for you, is perfect for me. I'm trying to find the solar battery pack you used to light your little cabin. Stay safe, keep calm, & be well. v

[@virginiatyree6705]

1 3 21 Hey Meinbher Pleg, I know-right. Trolls/bots get so old. I was a bit surprised he addressed his decisions to dummies that usually hide behind anonymity; oh well. They seem to be doing just fine. Stay safe, keep calm, & be well. v

[@recklessmermaid]

@@virginiatyree6705 exactly. and the problem is, those of us who are just here to relax and learn end up getting yelled at for stupid youtube comments. i LOVE this content but when he starts lecturing me that is not the vibe

[@virginiatyree6705]

3 15 21 Hey @@recklessmermaid, I'd imagine it's frustrating doing your thing, & finally they addressed the bs coming from the trolls. I check out channels prior to responding to the agents/bots/trolls. I did some reading about trolls & they're a sad lot. Sometimes I'll respond by giving them a hug. The China/Russian agent/bots are pretty sophisticated. I had my posts hacked many times. By posting the day & date, it was easy to tell when my post was hacked. It was interesting to observe & what they wrote was very disparaging to other commenters. Suggestion: Keep watching & try not to take it personally. v

[@joycenagy3140]

If "They" are not paying your bills, don't waste time on their opinions.

[@lindalai9092]

We are all entitled to our opinions.

[@Pointtostones]

@@lindalai9092 you're entitled to them but, no one asked, right?

[@christopherchase4960]

Thanks, Ru! (That's RuPaul's advice: If they're not paying your bills pay them b*tches no mind)

[@christopherchase4960]

@@lindalai9092 But no one is entitled to have their opinions matter to anyone else.

[@KRYSTYNDA]

Exactly!

[@barbarageddis1584]

My father told me when I was young, “Don’t worry about what others think of you, let them worry about what you think of them!” You are doing something wonderful and many find it amazing.

[@Fossilized-cryptid]

true we pave our own paths, not the other way around

[@FJ80Coop]

Amen girl !!

[@tammylee6141]

It’s insane that you have to defend yourself when you are bringing us free content on how to achieve this life or parts of this kind of life. You and your family are so appreciated for taking the time to do this. Thank you!

[@sandrasherritt9708]

You posted exactly what I’ve been thinking while listening to this video! If a person dares to use the term “offgrid”, you are setting yourself up for a plethora of comments on why that’s not what you are! These folks might need some research on what the term actually means!

[@dansnodgrass3351]

I am close to seventy years old. I can tell you with 99% assurance that you couldn't find a handful of people now days that have enough common sense and enough back bone to do what you all have done. You are very Blessed. God Bless You All

[@Deano_77]

The thing about common sense is that it's not that common

[@tatumconnerton1783]

on the contrary, my wife and I (27 & 30) are leaving our city life completely in 3 weeks to do exactly this. heading 2,300 miles away.

[@brianlundsr1489]

I envy the two but for me, once I got to the age where the life was appealing, I was too old. Kudos to Bushradical and Girl in the Woods.

[@theresaleek7750]

@@brianlundsr1489 amen

[@cameronbuttigieg9060]

I disagree. I'm 41, my wife is 34 and we're doing the same thing, but with a lot more livestock, living off-grid in the bush 1/4 mile from the road in northern Ontario with sled dogs, horses, and cattle.

[@nyoung827]

I cant believe you even addressed the trolls. Their opinions are worthless. Keep up the good work.

[@susanlee9532]

Someone needs to educate them. We can’t assume they know.

[@theplacebeyondthelies2429]

I think its necessary to address them and be open for discussions, it was really informative and it just shows his respect for his audience, unlike you would have I guess after reading this comment, you don't have to make people mouthdead by calling them trolls, just because they don't agree with something you claim, in his case it's "off grid"...just bring up some understanding that this expression is misleading, as he admits himself in his video that he in his experiences and choices he made he can't be completely independent, and the fact that people have different opinions of what off grid looks like

[@cheezheadz3928]

@@susanlee9532 You assume they want education.

[@susanlee9532]

@@cheezheadz3928 Guess it is hard for me to believe someone would wish to remain ignorant because I’m not wired that way, but you may be right. It could be also they are just bored or chaos creators. Some like to “debate” ( known a few ), There could be many reasons why someone does what they do, right,? If it’s out of meanness, most often they have been seriously wounded or continuously wounded. One can’t always ‘see’ those wounds but often ‘feel’ the backlash from them. Got to be like a quacker in water 😁🦆, and let it roll off your back.😊

[@chancehunziker87]

Don't listen to the haters. They will never understand your kind.

[@ColonelEmpire]

Why is it labeled "hate" when someone is critical? It is a misuse of the word.

[@abrahamhunt5088]

Dave you are very nice to even take the time to civilly discuss the immature judgments that some people who have watched your videos cast upon you. But we are all free to live exactly how we want to live and it is none of anybody else's business. I dream of living off good one day and I hope to be able to have as many options as you and Brooke have in your off-grid adventures. Keep on doing your thing and don't worry about anyone else. It was a pleasure seeing you and your wife on Alone and it will continue to be a pleasure to watch you guys over the next many years to come. Take care always.

[@pastorpapamike]

You absolutely nailed it. We built a cabin and lived off-grid around 40 years ago...those are the times we still regard as the best of our lives. Simple, active, productive activity. I'm 64 and you have me ready to do it again.

[@horselady4375]

You really should

[@dirtroadsandwoodstoves]

Do it!

[@blameese]

Go for it! My grandparents have a similar background and there about to start building their own place up in the woods! I just hope I get to help out!

[@angiehier]

I'm 66 and want to get a tiny home to take to the woods or mnts. Or some off-grid community... just to simplify life and be closer to nature. The idea of being outside more is the draw for me. The home would be for heat. Sleep. Safety maybe at times, (storms) but for the most part I'd be outside like camping ...building fires, hunting , fishing, hiking....whatever I can do for my old age

[@johnlipscombdocumentaries]

THE HATERS HAVE NEVER DONE ANYTHING DIFFICULT EXCEPT HATE.

[@milo101lookup3]

I really hate that comment! lol

[@shanelong9008]

Don't worry about what people say or think. Love watching your videos.

[@Kinotaurus]

...and never held anything heavier in their hand than their own dick.

[@Free-bt6gn]

It's not hard for haters to hate. It's their mission in life - hate and complain about everything.

[@geoden]

Hate is a base instinct, easy to do and requires very little thought.

[@yjkwon79]

Some people just love to complain/hate about everything. Don't mind them. Love your vids!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@alanj7306]

People will always find something to complain about, especially when they’re not happy with their own life.

[@tammythomas7863]

They are ass holes your wife did a good job

[@donnielocklear6318]

Dude! You can’t please everybody. The people that are making those comments probably lack confidence to live that way or they are jealous because they don’t know how or they just can’t do it. You do you brother, we need more like you.

[@midwestmutineer7675]

"Off grid" isn't "homesteading". We support you!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@stu3775]

Yeaop, But yet homesteading can be off grid

[@stevesealey317]

@@Bushradical Living off grid is totally different than living primitive...That is what I think all the haters thought you meant....You are living off grid, not giving your money to a utility company....If you lived primitive, then you would be cooking on the wood stove......

[@thefirststrike]

Exactly.

[@thefirststrike]

@@stu3775 Yes but it doesnt have to be. And thats where these haters get it wrong.

[@AutumnButterfly]

You don't owe anyone an explanation. As far as I'm concerned, you're living my dream. Keep doing what works for you and don't let the hate comments get to you.

[@cynthiarogers1763]

Me too

[@g.volt.2407]

I had the same thing in mind. That's my kind of partially off-grid

[@amyMm]

I hope you find a way to live your dream. It's mine too. These videos satiate me while I figure out how to make it a reality.

[@timbounds6562]

I'm 57 yr old heading to do that next year. Stay Strong on how u want to live

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@KMDeur]

Went off-grid this past March at 53. Never too old to learn to live better.

[@85speedtruck]

wow I am 60 now , and Ive told myself its too late ,,,It hit home when Dave said suburbs but with neighbors next to you and bills and not feeling like this is what you really want to live like...3 bedroom ranch house on 1/2 acre nice lawn and back yard and I hate it..hate it,hate it. here in pa you need a permit to do anything,building permits inspections bla bla bla it sucks, Am I too old now ??? shit life is so short

[@marypetrie930]

@@85speedtruck No its never too late...you are not old!

[@susanlee9532]

It’s harder in a colder climate. Mom used to leave a light on in our polyethylene window in case someone needed help as we were 45 miles from town and one could freeze if they couldn’t get help. Alaska girl

[@hildegardkhelfa]

"The pigs and chickens would roll off..." made me laugh so hard. Don't mind any negativity. You and Brooke are just doing fine and each of us has the own responsibility for living our own dreams (or decide against it for whatever reasons). You are not there to live other people's expectations. I enjoy both of your videos and am very fond about your wife's channel. We all can find our little nature islands, no matter how often and how intense, just nobody can make me do the first step. I have to do myself. And is it not wonderful being able to switch between offgrid and a life, where you enjoy more comfort? Why should it be either / or when it can be "and".

[@kenyh6695]

Off grid living to me is unplugging my wallet from the government. Getting away from cities and crowds.

[@ladygabrielle36]

Ken Yh Amen! Preach it!

[@terrelstewart5410]

IF your in the u.s.a you can't unplug from the government totally there In. Your pocket one way or another with property taxes or something but that don't mean you can't be offgrid and live a fulfilled life of your choosing.

[@wisewoman7906]

Best explanation I've ever heard. Borrowing it.

[@escofhari]

Touche

[@rayshobbyfarm.1019]

​@@terrelstewart5410 Not only in the US, in Europe it is also impossible to unplug 100% from government, taxes and VAT on property, fuel and gaz etc. But at least you can cut ties with electricity and water companies.A phone or internet connexion you also have by choice. As a car and lots of other things

[@islanderforlife1789]

It became obvious to me that you and your wife are special. Please keep doing what you are doing.

[@spudboy5059]

I don’t think you even need to address these comment in a video. You’re always gonna get them and that’s just the way it is. But I do appreciate your willingness to explain things.

[@scottrossgirvan8009]

And it's fun to get a small recap on the 'interesting' comments.

[@mildreddavis1684]

One and done, though. For now on - just do what you do and focus on your life, not on others with a limited capacity to think outside of the "societal box". Enjoy [in joy] life - and keep goin'!

[@robinmead8619]

TheMoldyPotato Yes exactly. You summed it up! Dave and Brooke are inspirational, badasss, and honest, always.

[@PaganShagger]

I'm glad he made the video. He gives a realistic reflection of off grid living without rose tinted glasses.

[@CynthiaRothschild]

DARLING , THIS IS " ADDRESSED TO : ALL WHO ARE NEGATIVE VIEWERS " SO ! YOU EXPECT THIS MAN TO LIVE LIKE A " CAVEMAN ! " HAPPY ? YOU MAKE THE WORD " OFF - THE - GRID LIVING " , LIKE A KING ! IN COMPARISON . THESE " NEGATIVE VIEWERS " AT ENVIOUS AND JEALOUS OF HOW HE LIVES , AND IMBECILE AS WELL ! GET BACK TO YOUR MISERABLE AND PAINFUL LIFE . LEAVE THIS MAN ALONE . IT'S NONE OF YOUR " BUSINESS ! AS TO : WHERE , WHAT AND WHY HE CHOSE TO LIVE THIS WAY ! GET BACK TO YOUR " HELL HOLE WHERE YOU CAME FROM ! I REBUKED YOU IN THE NAME OF GOD ! " AWAY ! WITH YOU " SATAN ! "

[@cynthiabrowning9118]

You remind me of my Dad and my grown son. As a 65 y/o grandma you are right. We can do this. I can do it. It gets done slower lol but I like being self sufficient mistakes and all! Your instructional videos are easy to follow. It is so great to find someone who feels like I do. Don't let the young folks sweat you none Dave. Keep on keepin' on! Hugs from Texas, Grandma Cynthia

[@dandarling5990]

I have lived off grid every deer season in Northern Michigan for many years. Finally 25 years ago bought my own hunting land on a trout river. Now I am off grid for weeks at a time. I have perfected "my" off grid experience. "My" off grid is all that matters, as your off grid experience is yours and you chose to share. Thank you for that.

[@naysworld]

I take you and your wifes videos as "here's another way" to live. There are so many ways to do this, thanks for sharing yours, you both are awesome and I've gained so much knowledge from your videos.

[@Tinkerlooful]

Bushradical…Dave, the quality of your character, intelligence, expertise, common sense and humor… far exceeds the naysayers. The fact that you even took time to address their, “concerns” speaks highly. I hope you and Brooke continue sharing your hard working and joyful lifestyle with us…Your vids inspire and enlighten all of us who are awake. I am sorta addicted to both of your channels. What you offer is highly worthwhile and I know you don’t need any of us to tell you or Brooke that. Thanks so very much. In Jesus name, indeed. (Your comments in addressing the concerns was awful funny, too.)

[@christiepyle7516]

O my gosh, Dave, you hit the nail right on the head! A huge difference between 'off grid' and 'self sufficient '... We have a self sufficient farm, but definitely not off grid. So many people are confused about these two terms, and in their minds they expect a Grizzly Adam's lifestyle...not so! Keep up the great work, and remember, most of these people are unlearned when it comes to this free choice of a lifestyle.

[@insanemainstream3633]

People can't be happy for others unless if fits their narrative.

[@MrsPetal]

This is how him and his wife are living, he's not saying to clone his life into yours, he's giving out his experience and his knowledge, each person designs their own happiness and their own version of off grid that is best for them, it's comforting to have someone who has experience show you how to build your foundation.

[@unconventionalme8048]

“Off Grid”, and “self sufficient “ are two different things... and both are to the degree that individuals wish or are able to take it.

[@sherryellesson9665]

I agree 100%. I'm studying videography in hopes of having a channel of my own, and I know that the mention of the term "homestead" is going to get me some support, and a lot of "haters" who feel that what I'm doing can't possibly be considered homesteading because …. I strongly suspect that the most vocal of the haters are people who've never done anything outside the box themselves and are going entirely on their imagination.

[@unconventionalme8048]

Sherry Ellesson Good luck with your channel!!!! And yeah, I hear ya! We can all get that way to a degree i guess... (I know I can at least) but yeah, most have no idea. I mean, the ones sayin “you can’t be off grid, you got KZbin!”, are the same ones saying it as they watch him on KZbin. Lol.

[@MrGuy-cp1gt]

It's all about how busy a person wants to be .when 60% of the people of north america are obese , it's not for them , the other Porno people , you can count them out , and then there is the not obese people that do all they can to get out of work . Period , so yep it aint for everybody , it's as busy as you want it , and as you see thing flourish from scratch , it becomes a fetish of some sort , your body feels better, you ain't looking into wallyworld.

[@rodbennettakakampzite5448]

Just as soon as I can afford two Tesla powerwalls, I'll be off the grid. I got enough solar panels for three large houses.

[@sophiechandler955]

Yeah and nah

[@U4EA2007]

I laughed really hard when you said the animals would roll off the mountain, good stuff.

[@saginawdan]

The images of pigs rolling off the mountain....👍

[@Tanya-lp4im]

I absolutely love how you handled this!!!!

[@thequeenofmyhomeauntienina4691]

There goes the bacon, rolling down! Hahahahaha I just love his videos.

[@andrewbass1985]

Same haha

[@digimediadude786]

LOL for sure! You are smart AND funny!

[@jimallen6197]

People’s pre conceived ideals are the exact reason to go off grid in the first place. Your videos are fantastic, I’ve enjoyed every one of them.

[@pederstrand8349]

NO ONE can be "off grid". They just reduce their dependency on modern technology. Explaining to the haters makes you a better man than I am as I would just tell them to piss off. Cheers to you!

[@vaskylark]

You get that you saying no one can be off grid is just an opinion of yours. Your definition of offgrid is not the same as others. My definition of offgrid is not connected to the power grid or having to pay the utilities companies. Your definition is reducing modern technologies. We are both right.

[@tinrat-n-teet]

Lol ya me too probably

[@momof4hs]

You and Brooke should get an award for being great humans and great examples to everyone.

[@TheVolabasso]

Many people are miserable and don’t even know how to make a living for themselves. They just judge others. They’d love to make other people miserable as well. You’re a motivator, creative and very inspirational, don’t let anyone else’s say otherwise!!!! Thank you for your videos!!!👍👍

[@cyndiburns7932]

Quite a few narcissists showing their colors these days on social media...

[@TheVolabasso]

@@cyndiburns7932 indeed! 👍

[@ppppssss7971]

I find your videos very therapeutic. Most of us are sold on getting into a 30 year mortgage. I like the part where you can live off the land. Have something that's paid for and not have to worry about your next month's payment. Plus you feel proud of something you built your self. Yes, it is satisfying. Plus being in touch with nature. I feel one could use modern technology. Such as solar panels. You don't have to give up everything. I like what you do. Keep doing it. I love the little cabin with the green roof. I call it the "guaranteed" not to leak cabin. I wish I could have seen the way you built that. At any rate, I love your videos. Remember. You can't please everyone. Reminds me of the old times, when people were good to one another..

[@jonham8469]

There's no way to satisfy trolls. Don't even try. Love your channel.

[@nancycraig5601]

I know this is an older video but I wanted to thank you for defending those if us that are doing what we can afford and what we can physically do. I'm 65, retired and had a small cottage built out in the woods. In order to find land that I could afford I couldn't get a lot that would work for solar, so instead I super insulated my house with double walls, triple pane windows, and R-60 in the attic. I hear with a wood stove, grow my own vegetables, and raise hens for eggs. I still cut, split and stack my own wood but I use and electric chainsaw and splitter. I use the electricity for lights and to run the well and my cooking stove runs on propane. It's just me and my 2 dogs out here but the way I have everything set up I hope to last another 20 years out here. My life is simple, I have as little impact on the environment as possible and I'm living my dream, modified to fit my age. I do wish I'd been braver 40 years ago but you can't regret the path you've walked. Keep doing what you do.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Nancy

[@JDoors]

Critics, "But you're not living naked in a cave gathering food with your bare hands!" And they never will be either. It's all about choices.

[@susanlee9532]

@JDoors, 😂🥰😁👌 Too funny but on point. I grew up in Two Rivers, Alaska. Loved it and it was remote , off grid then, wild animal crossing from the two rivers and lakes. I’m in the Matanuska Valley, Alaska now!

[@rachelnelson8518]

Exactly!!! What the heck do these people think off-grid means?

[@thatguydownthestreet8036]

@@rachelnelson8518 This is not "Off Grid" Im not knocking it but its just the wrong word to use, "homesteading" is a good word. Its a fad now "off-grid living". A good rule of thumb if you have regulsr access to internet drones supermarkets etc youre not off the grid. People have a problen with it because its just false. "Off the gov power sewage water is something to be proud of, but they can still fucking find you dip shit. Off grid is when noone can find you, and youre not uploading videos of yourself to fuckin youtube. He dropped off the grid, is a saying for a reason people going on the run, whatever never gonna be me, but its not what any of these "offgrid" youtube channels are doing and its a joke. Life is real without dramatizing whatever tf youre doing.

[@dronuts]

@@thatguydownthestreet8036 what you're talking about is remote living, the guy explained everything and it was true and you didn't even see or hear it and came here to attack saying it's not off grid, becouse your Theo true specialist on This matter arent you ?

[@dsonyay]

Is there an official definition of “off grid”? He’s off the power grid.. so he’s off grid. Should he be declining any modern health care - like modern day prescription meds and be taking his medicine from an off grid apothecary?

[@elmarmastrocola7013]

Hey Dave, I stumbled upon your videos by chance and I really enjoy them. I do tv broadcasting for a living and the quality of your videos are really on point. They don't have very intricate shots or fancy editing but their simplicity and framing are really good. Most videos like yours on KZbin don't have a decent sequence, editing, frame work, and VO's.. your narration is outstanding.. You should really be proud of your work, not to mention your craftsmanship.. pretty amazing to watch. Bottom line is that whatever you're doing you're doing cause it gives you joy and happiness and that's the way you want to do it, who really cares about what everyone else thinks. I know how much work it is to put those videos together.. I hope you make a lot of money with those.. keep up the good work.

[@shaunalarrabee2372]

A lot of people have this romanticized vision of off grid living and homesteading and have absolutely no clue how much hard work it is.

[@carolmoore1038]

@Svetla Nikolova it can be very hard our first couple years here were very hard but we've dreamed up little contrivance has that helped us and there's a lot of good videos out there about contrivances in shortcuts that can be helpful and eat ultimately we purchased a small generator couple solar panels a propane stove and we even have a propane heater for backup it always saw chimney gets clogged or something like that so you know it's actually not as hard as it used to be and it's going to get easier with every new thing that we add. I'm not going to lie if you start with nothing I mean we started with a garden shed and a couple very primitive hand tools and that's it and if you start with nothing it is very hard indeed but it doesn't have to stay that way and if you have a little money it doesn't even have to start that way

[@mickyb7428]

The nice thing about your lifestyle is that it works for you, Brooke, and your family. You are living the dream! Your dream! You don’t need to explain yourself to the negative people questioning your every move. If they don’t like it they should just go back to their way of life and start a KZbin channel of their own. I love your channel as well as Brooke’s. Simple living, outdoors & peace! God bless you both!

[@rileyoftheweak8310]

I totally agree.

[@williamcabana5326]

I absolutely agree with you Micky!!

[@ISayFinn]

Being off grid is a learning curve. When I first started growing food, my family would have starved the first year...now I can grow food all year, in a real winter with freezing temps. And it's saved me a lot of money growing all my own greens! Market greens go bad so fast in those plastic tubs, I was always throwing lettuce away, no matter how diligent I was at using it. Now I pick as needed. Everything I learn, adds to my ability to one day be able to live off the grid, if I had to. When it becomes necessary...you will be readier than you would otherwise. There are a lot of people that will never "get it" no matter what you show them. Keep sharing your progress for the rest of us to see and learn!

[@larryveile6765]

great restraint, you handled the "armchair quarterbacks" with a lot more decency than they deserve. Kudos and keep your videos coming please.

[@angelapalmieri3883]

David don't listen to the "" haters """" they are miserable peaple projecting their misery to you...love watching you guys...Girl in The Woods is one of my favorite vlogs...keep doing what you do so well.....you don't have to explain anything to these peaple that just don't understand anything and never will...Love you guys 💯🥰 P.S. can't wait to see what you guys do with the new property...looking forward to it...

[@swampydouglasobannon8804]

Angela Palmieri you sound like you would like that life style if so do it while you're young it's much harder when you get older.

[@cathyremchuk5819]

Angela you just wrote everything I wanted to say. So true. Dave and Brooke are two of the hardest working people I have ever "known"! Thank you for commenting the truth and forget the "haters"..they're just jealous!!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

@@swampydouglasobannon8804 Nope, I'n Goin On 67 & Like More Rustic Than Dave!

[@spocksbeard76]

Exactly. Some people are really miserable nowadays, so they wanna bring others down also!! Misery loves company.

[@suzie_lovescats]

Mark Gitschel You need to learn good grammar and spelling 'backing'? Wasn't it supposed to be 'baking'? 🤣lol

[@ronmelton9706]

Definition of "remote" and "wealth" depends on who you are... love your channel.

[@Bushradical]

Yes! Thank you!

[@DanoLXF]

All of these people talking smack probably live in a self imposed prison, you're living the American dream Dave. Keep on truckin and don't feed the trolls.

[@shawnr771]

i should ask you what the American Dream is, however it is different for all of us. Each of us has our own version of the dream. For some it is public service, the military, etc and for others it is living in a van being a nomad or living in a cabin in the woods.

[@jimmyruger7529]

Im betting they live in Mommys basement n go upstaits to be held when it thunders

[@randomindividual9338]

The fact that they're condescending, just means that they're compensating for their own short comings.

[@ericchristopher1687]

Marvelous! I appreciate your relaxed and self-assured approach to this - shrugging off other people's expectations of what "real" off-grid living "is" or "means." I enjoy your videos, and much of that enjoyment comes from seeing how much you and your wife get joy from living as you choose to do. Bravo :)

[@mattmolenart1810]

Your teaching more than anything they can contribute. Thats why they are in the comments of YOUR video :)

[@TheoSmith249]

dude- I never understand why YT'rs need to justify themselves to negative trolls. Just reject them outright, and NEVER refer to them.

[@pamela4202able]

Sometimes ppl need an explanation. Many simply do not think beyond their first thought or idea. Happy Dave has the patience and love to explain. Dave and Brooke are phenomenal! Learn from them----

[@TheoSmith249]

Pam Spears ...you know Pam you’re correct. I underestimate the wisdom I’ve acquired in 55yrs, and the simplistic ability to critically think. My apologies to the less initiated.

[@lindalai9092]

Just because people disagree with all this doesn't make them trolls.

[@madampolo]

I find that if you are critical in your comments, you are considered a troll. The only comment that is deemed appropriate is the one that praises. There is one channel that uses their young son as a star and you can't say that they are spoiling their child and will have difficulty with him when he grows up. Just an example.

[@becky5824]

@@lindalai9092 if people disagree, why watch?

[@GloriaLopez-le8je]

Hello, I'm new to your page and just recently found your wife's "Girl in the Woods ". I think you and your wife are doing wonderfully off grid and teaching we viewers a lot of valuable information on outdoor living. Thank you. Continue the great off grid, be safe and God bless. P.S. I love cooking with cast iron skillets also!

[@Carol-ch9wj]

I think you and Brooke are wonderful and I'm so glad I can watch your videos. Can I live your lifestyle? No but your example makes me strive to live better than I do.....just watching Brooke has helped me to see how important it is to get outside and enjoy it.......oh my gosh there is more to life than consuming all the junk thrown at us....You two are awesome..........if someone doesn't like you they just need to quit watching and get a life! Keep sharing pls.!

[@maineshire]

Dude you're fine. Ignore the nay sayers. They dont even deserve to be addressed. Great show.

[@lisafasano4128]

My husband and I would love to live the way you and Brooke do. The serenity and peace and quiet. I love watching all your videos!

[@reginahinkle7507]

Forget the negativity! Love your videos and philosophy. Agree with you 100%.

[@mannydavila4708]

It’s funny how my beautiful wife and I are also looking to get out of the city and go as far south as possible. She got me watching this videos so that I can learn to work planting vegetables and fruit trees. The problem is we can’t find the many acres we would need at a price we could afford….Be blessed.

[@basshumbler5886]

in other words: “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be enslaved by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12

[@janicewilliams966]

I think some people confuse homesteading with off grid. I love both you and Brooke. Ignore the haters and stay happy.

[@KM00Youtube]

It is 2021 and after viewing your first video to now, I can honestly say that I am very appreciative of the education and in awe of the exposure to the country that you and your wife's videos have given me and my family. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! 🥰🥰

[@nyycanseco33]

To me, the term "off grid" means simplicity without connectivity. What I mean by this is that you live a satisfying, simple life without being connected to the power grid. Self sufficient and "smart sufficient" goes hand in hand and you have that with your cabin setup. The propane stove is a luxury but it is a tool that requires no power from THE GRID. You are doing it right, don't let the trolls dictate who you are and what you do. You keep doing you and be happy doing it.

[@piamiddione3695]

I absolutely loved your “ Talk”! My husband is so much like you! We sold our house in California! Moved to Nevada, bought 15 Acres of peaceful property! Got a Trailer, while we have our house built! It was very scary to do so, and very challenging, but we never regretted our move! We would do it all over! I liked your 3 Videos so much about building this “ Cabin”! We build one as well, as we both are handy and we needed more space,because he works from home! Our house should be done in July! The world needs more people like you and your wife! Stay save!

[@harrybrown3496]

I'm new to you and your wife's videos. Loved watching them all. I like being outdoors. I like getting creative and building with wood - it keeps me sane in a largely insane world being able to do just those little things. Your honesty and capacity for the graft, to get you where you are, is more than evident to ANYONE who has even the SLIGHTEST appreciation of what you guys have worked so hard to achieve. Consequently, I was literally laughing my head off - when I wasn't shaking it in utter disbelief that is - that there are clearly, genuine eejits (...I'm Scottish but please don't hold that against me) out there, who would take offence at how you cook bacon and eggs! Honestly? They're obviously watching the wrong content. ANY negative comment on what you guys are doing defies any reasonable logic - so to them I would just like to say, 'Wobble off and renew your subscription to My 600Ibs Life'. But exceptionally well done brother in answering the brain donor comments. Keep up the great work and content.

[@artistaloca4]

Take it easy, Brother; they're confusing "Off grid" with Self sufficiency." I appreciate your tactful way of addressing your issue!!❣😎👍👍😊

[@thatguydownthestreet8036]

No this man is confusing off grid with self sufficiency and independence.

[@thatguydownthestreet8036]

Off grid is noone knowing where you are and being disconnected from society, and institutions. It has nothing to do with cooking on a wood stove or building your own home. A multi millionaire could privately contract a team of builders blindfold them fly them somewhere remot and have them build a mansion, that has its own power, water supply, sewage, satellites for phones and wifi, nstural gas drills, etc basically all modern amenities, blind fold them and fly them away. Then fly their helicopter out there by themselves, and that would be more off grid than anything this man has done.

[@thatguydownthestreet8036]

Off the power grid, water grid all that is being self sufficient, not off the grid.off the grid does inply living remote

[@cooy]

@@thatguydownthestreet8036 no

[@prtybrneyez18]

These people judging you probably never put their phone down and “glamping” is the closest they’ve come to your lifestyle.

[@catiemyers3429]

Lol "it's that close to wizardry" you and Brooke are so inspiring.

[@lawrencesteger5574]

Yes!!!! 100%

[@Jamesdeanspiritually]

What you and your family are doing is awesome!! At some point everyone will be wishing they lived this way!! Have a blessed day!!

[@swboxing]

The negative comments stem from those who would love to live "off grid" but don't have the minerals to do it.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@carolmoore1038]

I hear you loud and clear and I just responded to a comment here that I perceive is negative I believe the young lady meant to support the gentleman making the video but she preferred to people who do it another way is phony environmentalist I probably use less energy and make less pollution in a year does that young lady does an today who is anybody to tell someone else how to live

[@partydew1]

I love how you addressed the criticism without any rancor. Great Job! I love that you share so much in your videos. People are lucky to get the chance to experience through your life and tips on how to go about it themselves. Thanks

[@joelvillanueva784]

Hello... I am from Belize and I live in a small Village called Pueblo Viejo. I speak Mopan Maya, Kekchi Maya, Spanish, Creole and English.There are many villages in Belize where there is no Electricity and we use lamps or small kerosene bottle lamps. Our village is one of many places without electricity and we are completely off-grid. We do not have cellphone service, internet, cables to watch movies or shows, and we dont own many electronic things at home. I have a cellphone yes but I only use it when I come to work. And from where I work to where I live is about 4 hours driving and that is where electricity is located and service for my phone. What you are doing is amazing and I am very very happy to see that someone with opportunities in life tends to experience how I live daily. Our house is almost the same as that cabin. But in this world, you can never satisfy anyone. There are so many ignorant and negative people who do not care of the sacrifice, the effort that you are doing to build and share something for them to learn or enjoy. They will always have something to say and it just make me sick . But I am going to tell you that what you are doing is so inspiring. Don't listen to some negative people they just want attention and if they don't like your channel they should just keep their comments to themselves. Keep entertaining us. Thank you for all the videos. God bless you and give you strenght for your future projects. Chao.

[@OrbitStephanie]

I❤yours and your wife’s channel. Period. Keep up your wonderful, inspirational, peaceful and remarkable work!

[@outdoors-university]

You and your wife are an inspiring couple my brother! Thank you for being and sharing this energy with all of us! Keep loving living your life! Stay safe and have fun!

[@codyarnold4299]

Your doing an amazing job,keep being you and let the keyboard warriors keep living in fantasy land in the basement while you live like you want to. Thank you for everything you do and show on KZbin it’s greatly appreciated.

[@chrislonsberry4571]

This is one of your best videos! You are one of the few really honest people on KZbin! I love your vision and your perception of your critics. Keep going and I hope you and Brooke have continued success with your properties in Alaska and the new one in the UP. You’re an inspiration!

[@christina507]

Off-grid means liberty and simplicity; even if that liberty is just 6 months (or how ever many months one may be able to take) out of a year. It is awesome!!! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you and learning what building from ground up looks like. What a joy! God bless you.

[@Granvic60]

Dave, thanks sharing this video. I understand where you are coming from and being around the Amish, I’m from Ohio and when I was a kid growing up my youth group stayed with them and help build a barn. I am now living and working in Romania and I am 52 years old and My first true experience in a log cabin was here in Romania built by one of my friends and I felt that peace quiet and relaxing feeling you get living off grid. There is no power going to the cabin just a generator and propane tanks to help heat the water and cook. What I am trying to say thanks for your videos, I enjoy them and you teach me and my family a lot. Keep up with the good work you do!

[@gringo3009]

The best explanation I've ever heard. You were way nicer than I would (could) have been.

[@michaelcunningham2623]

Dave, My wife and I just started watching your videos and we enjoyed them so much we started watching similar shows like yours. Your videos are the most knowledgeable and entertaining out there. You’re the only one that explains how to do it and most importantly why you’re doing it. The video we are watching now is the one you’re telling us, about the negative comments you’re getting. Those people are jealous. You own three pieces of property and from what we see you have life figured out. We’re happy for you and thank you for sharing your success. You inspire us! MC

[@Bushradical]

Thank you

[@beverlyvarner7973]

God bless you, Dave, and Brooke & the kids. I love to watch you both on KZbin! I'm in a wheelchair. If I wasn't, I think I'd try and live like you & Brooke do, so your videos are the next best thing! Thank you for sharing!

[@andrewjackson7054]

It boils down to everyone's idea of living off the grid is different

[@victorcastle1840]

Andrew Jackson, you are right. Then you have these idiots who have no idea but what they see in movies. They could no more survive a week or more off grid, most would be lucky to get a camp fire started with a box of matches, let alone cook over one. Cast iron is great, if you don't have to pack it on your back and if you did you would be giving it a toss pretty quick. Living in a completely remote area like they envision, is a full time job in it self, from day light to dark in a lot cases.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

That is weird because off grid just means you don't have an electrical connection to the power grid, that's it.

[@PaganShagger]

And most peoples ideas are just that, ideas because the majority of people commenting pronably live on grid in urban centers.

[@mountainviews5025]

What it boils down to is that the bad comment people need to get off of welfare and go to work stop being miserable

[@andrewjackson7054]

@@mountainviews5025 amen to that

[@MrWirebrain]

You’re doing a good job. And I appreciate you sharing your life with me, thank you. I’m 65 years old and I learned many years ago if you can make seven out of 10 people happy that you meet you’re doing pretty damn good. And I’d say one or two out of that 10 you can’t trust. So strangers making suggestions or being disappointed with your lifestyle shouldn’t be a concern to you. This video proved to me that you’re a very intelligent person and your mastery of the language has proven to be very good and I enjoyed listening to you. Again thank you and your family. Have a great day!

[@jasonkaschak8059]

I absolutely love your honesty!! I grew up roofing since I was 8 yrs old with a deaf stepfather. I built an amazing company. Now I feel it's my time to do exactly what you're saying!!

[@margemoore6634]

I loved hearing you speak from your heart...we all have to make choices and accept responsibility for the results, be they happy or not....having more choices is the lure for me and using the resources I have to care for myself and my disabled son in the most economical way gives me such a sense of accomplishment....I appreciate you being willing to make your life an open book that I can read and emulate at will. Thank you from the bottom of my old heart

[@danielleterry180]

Wow Dave it amazes me that you even have to come on here and explain your life much less what off grid means …I think that no matter what your doing for yourself there will be those who feel the need to tear it apart and find fault….I admire all that you and Brooke have done and wish I could explore this way of life.

[@kirstenwaltman4812]

You and your wife are inspiring others. I love watching both of your channels. I had my off-grid life within reach, then my world crumbled. 14 years later I’m determined again to get there. You both have helped that.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks, good luck

[@bennym1956]

Amen !!!! You live your life as you want and make "yourself" happy and satisfied. You did a very explanation about the Amish. My mom and dad were Amish earlier in life but chose to leave around WW II. Most of my relatives are Amish and happy !

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

You're a wonderful human being. You shouldn't have to defend yourself. This is your channel. If they don't like it ,too bad. ❤

[@vincent7331]

You know when people start saying things about the way you and your family live part time and bringing food from the store they have a big problem in life! Their miserable and your living life the way you want and to me it looks like a blast. So many good memories y’all are making. Waiting on next film!Thanks

[@Rob-bi4ro]

great voice easy to listen to has a real talent for story telling

[@barbarakujawa320]

Absolutely ♥️

[@Katalinmason]

My husband and I would love to do what you are doing. We’re too old now to do it so we really enjoy seeing what you’ve done. Thanks for sharing!

[@jonathanrettig1261]

This is the most logical, real-life, common sense, no BS vid on “roughing it” I’ve ever seen. Well done, sir

[@russellwhite5261]

Don’t listen to other people too much. Take the positive and delete the negative.

[@johnroutlyproductions7894]

I'm in southern Michigan and I think what you're doing is great keep up the great work love your KZbin Channel

[@joshuatall8134]

I can't believe that I have not seen this video until now! I smiled all the way through it. Everything you said resonated with me. My wife and I would love to live off grid, but the expectations are daunting! Your story about how the Amish chose the technology that will not disturb their lifestyle, was eye opening! Thank you so very much!

[@melindareeves9527]

Just discovered your channel and your wife's channel. I love everything you guys do. My 7 year old son loves your cabin building. We live on 40 wooded acres in Mississippi and are encouraged to start a small cabin near our creek due to y'alls positive videos. Keep doing what you do!

[@InDisskyS131]

Good video with some damn good points raised. I’m 47 years old and I’ve lived half my life off grid and half my life connected to the grid. I can assure you the times off grid were a hell of a lot more satisfying, less stressful and a lot more healthy. Of course, that’s just how I see it. I can also tell you that most of those off grid locations were within a 15 mile drive of the nearest store. Yep, a general store, you know the kind of store that sells just about everything you need. Not a Walmart, just little family owned places with a couple gas pumps and friendly smiles. Some of the locations were accessible by road, others required a half mile hike in from the road. Some were in the cold Northeast of USA, some in Hawaii and a couple in the jungle on an island near India. Bottom line is this, we choose how we live if we are smart enough to do just that and having some “modern” amenities like a propane tank (lmao, “modern”) are great. Generators are wonderful too for charging batteries, running hand tools and yes, even the occasional movie to watch. Screw these people that have some issue with the way you live brother. Just keep on keepin on. And they wonder why you choose to live further away from all the self righteous wackos......

[@johnnyboy1543]

When you said pigs and chickens rolling off the side of the hill I laughed out loud hahaha. Love it man. There will always be haters. Just came across your channel. Awesome videos.

[@lisacodd1859]

I spit my coffee out 😂 I just pictured them rolling down hill. He's right though.

[@heathermaliakal8366]

From one former Michigander to another, keep being you! You live a life that makes you complete, there is nothing wrong with that! No explanation of why is required. ❤️

[@kibblenbits]

You can simplify your life without going to the extreme, to be totally off grid, unless it becomes necessary. To me, the key is preparing, testing and being ready if/when it comes to that point. Until that happens, I intend to enjoy my creature comforts, since there's no reason not to. I'm a 70 yr old, female, living in northern Mi on wooded acreage that has a mobile home, pole barn, and shed on it (I've also added a small travel trailer). I have two wells on my property, but also have earth straws to be able to turn them into hand pumped wells (if no electric) and a river nearby. To me, this is heaven on earth and I love it! I'm in good health, but not dumb enough to think I can handle building a cabin on my own, so I chose other ways to fulfill those needs. (I have a 50 yr old son, but he knows mom likes to do things on her own.) I bought this property a year before I retired in 2019 (took me 4 years to find the right place and I paid cash) and sold my site-built house in 2020. I periodically shut everything down for a few days or so, to test my systems, to see what needs tweaking and I see any disruption in power as an opportunity to do the same. I have backups for my backups and I mix modern backups, such as solar, power stations, generators, chainsaws and propane, with old school backups, such as oil, kerosene, charcoal, handsaws and wood. Some of my preps are over 100 years old and still work as intended. Some people will never get it, no matter how it's explained to them, but for those of us who do get it, my hat's off to you!

[@jimbrown4652]

I'm so happy you guys have KZbin channels. Your videos are therapeutic for me. I spent all day yesterday catching up on Girl in the Woods videos. I'm 67 years old and I learn something new from every video. Thank you guys for sharing your journey, your adventurous journey. God bless you guys! 💙💙

[@happyface7342]

Screw everyone who’s critical of your lifestyle and choices, just be true to yourself and be happy 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@driverdan6988]

Great explanation of the misconceptions! You’re serving humanity justly with such honesty. I appreciate you both.👌👍😉

[@brendawithgardenquestion5467]

I just discovered your videos. I find myself transcending from the city to feeling like I’m really there in the forest when I watch your videos. Your voice and guitar playing lull you into the peace and tranquillity of this life style. I can’t thank you enough… we need to feel like we can decompress once in a while, watching your videos is a great way to feel this. You don’t need to validate yourself to anyone, but cuddos to you for setting the record straight. You do you! And please keep the videos coming of you and Brook… just as you are!!