Martins Old Off Grid Log Cabin #2 Inside Tour

Martin and friends come back to their treasured place in the northern Minnesota frequently. Martin gives a tour of the inside of the warm and cozy cabin.

[@pamil1923]

Thank You Martin, I think it’s awesome that you go up there even in the winter. Most people would close it up in the fall and open it back up in the spring, missing some of the most beautiful times of the year!

[@bruceaplin]

Love visiting (via youtube) your cabin in the woods Martin. You been at this a long time. Keep it up Buddy 💛

[@retiredyeti5555]

Here I am, 9 years later, seeing this for the first time. Peaceful, serene. Thanks for all the vids I still have to find and watch! - An Armchair Adventurer

[@augustreil]

People would think I'm dead if I slept in that corner, absolutely perfect !!

[@davestelling]

Perhaps my favorite episode, Martin. I admire your collection of Revere Ware pots 'n pans, too...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Classic, and from when it was only filmed so I could show a FEW friends. Who would have known?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The floor boards are 4 inches thick, cabin heats up nicely with no chilly spots.

[@Perkele1976]

Sir, that is some cabin to be proud of. I would give you any of my toes for that. Really cozy, and although it has bit modern stuff in that, its all there for reason and yet it its stylish and rustic , and i just cant do anything else than envy.

[@dennisleporte7423]

My parents have a place similiar to this in Plymouth MA. No electricity, running water, and we have an outhouse. Only difference is that it's on the ocean rather than the forest. Very nice thanks so much for posting it.

[@johnwinden8511]

Thank you Martin, great to watch as usual.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it, fortunately I have learned a lot about editing since my first attempts at these videos.

[@markmarkyyy5632]

I live in Hawaii and I can only dream of staying in or having a nice cabin in a snowy wonderland like yours. Thank you also for sharing.

[@rowdyroddy2895]

Perfect! It has everything you need to get away and recharge. Thank you for posting this video sir.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

thanks

[@williamblakeley3744]

ITS MY DREAM THAT HASNT COME TRUE YET & thank you for sharing ..I can still dream .

[@danthefrst]

Quite the respectable establishment you've got there. One item in particular caught my eye. The Jotul stove. Have the same model at my child home, nice to see one exactly alike on the other side of the world. I'm from Sweden and my home is back in the old province of värmland.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Awesome wood stove Martin , stay warm my friend

[@beaucabane]

love your cabin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No insulation, the logs are 8-10 inches. There is still some original moss stuffed between some of the logs. I sprayed the bigger gaps with expanding foam and trimmed after it hardened.

[@jacksanders7018]

Really enjoy going way back, please keep posting.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That's the plan!

[@Craftypapa1957]

Martin, Thanks for a peak at you version of a quiet life. The bedrooms were great. I would enjoy this too. Loved your bird feeder, you sure have it nice. I totally agree with your color choice of table cloth. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

@dexterlexter123 The inside dimensions are 13x16 feet, actually a very nice size for how I use it. The peak is about 9 feet inside. Not room for a loft but that is just as well, all the heat would be up there and too hot to sleep.

[@kendrasmith6637]

Wow this one was from 13 years ago it said. Fun to watch it. Tour of the cabin 😊 thanks

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I probably need do do this one over with all the small changes.

[@kendrasmith6637]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 it’s ok. I like to watch all your videos. 😊

[@gerardbourque7688]

tks martin for the entertainment , for us old folks

[@mamawinterborahae7629]

I so enjoy these videos! Thank you sir 🙏🏾💕

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The bears have busted it up twice. I put heavy plywood over the windows when I leave and wipe things down with PineSol. Not sure why it works but it is a north country remedy to keep bears away from black plastic car bumpers and tires too. I have had no trouble since using PineSol.

[@AnnetteZang]

I love watching yr cabin life vlogs, as you are up there in winter with snow and the cold weather, and I am sitting in South Africa in the middle of the African bush with 40 deg C temps....nice job on the cabin, looks very cozy.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, I will be experiencing Nairobi's heat for a bit this winter. The jays are usually a pair and a young one or two until they are driven out of the area during the winter. We have had at lest three pair over the years. I just tamed down a new pair last week and will keep track this time how many years I have them.

[@realist7190]

You have such a great series of you tube videos. Thank you

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, tried some new ideas last week that I need to edit and post.

[@augustreil]

Realist, I think I have watched every video 2-3 times ! Thank you, Martin !!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is a car battery and they do give off gasses when charging. They are charged by a solar panel but taken out of the cabin and hooked to the panel for charging.

[@matt4270]

The "reality TV" you have in front of your easy chair is of the finest caliber!

[@dexterlexter123]

amazing i want to live like that one day

[@geraldnichols1853]

I'm building a 16 by 20 on my property in far northern Wisconsin similar to this. Love your videos and the simple things in life and living like they did in yesteryear.

[@bigvato58]

beautiful cabin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes I do but is just for peace of mind. I do not carry it but it is there in case a bear causes trouble. I have never seen a bear near the cabin, one did walk through the wood shed one night. I saw the tracks in the snow one fall. I do not think it even knew it was under a roof.

[@gemmint77]

Would love to have a cabin and some land like this. Very nice home away from home.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have a great appreciation for that place and am so happy that I can spend time there.

[@Killgoretrout855]

looks very peaceful ..wish that I could join you.. thank you for sharing

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, it is so peaceful up there and happy to hear you can pick that up through the videos.

[@pipeheadOR]

That is cozy and with all the amenities! Great jotul stove. I have a 602cb myself for our small home up here in Oregon. Enjoy those treats.

[@toddweller]

Looks like a great place!

[@alicelewis7261]

nice cabin love the wood neat kitchen set up.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Alice Lewis Thanks, I just returned from a fantastic May visit. Nice weather and very few insects buzzing around the camera.

[@Brantley169]

Get you a cot and an air mattress to sleep on. They will make a big difference in your sleeping comfort.

[@augustreil]

Jerry, I just made this comment : it's like you're sleeping in a little cubby hole ! That, to me, looks so comfortable and just imagine how quiet it is, way out in the middle of nowhere, all alone, pitch black, No noise except the stove crackling. I am beyond jealous !! I can't imagine a better place to sleep, like when we were all kids, in our little forts we built in the woods!!

[@injens]

You have gas in your cabin?!? I have run a large registered trapline in Northern British Columbia for 43 years. My home or main cabin is about 225 sq. feet, but no source of power except wood stove. It is about 20 miles from any road. Additionally I have 3 “line cabins” each only about 12’ X 12’ and about 20 miles from each other...certainly quite primitive by your standard. Good job on yours.

[@garychynne1377]

it's come a ways. thank you

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Putter and putter some more and things end up for the better.

[@mailmannb7970]

Sometimes, it's just the simple things, that make life enjoyable!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, too many of the extras just complicate things.

[@northtrekker62]

What a nice cabin! You do a lot with a small space. I've never seen a wood stove with an inset for heating things. L.E.D. technology is progressing and must be a nice power saving choice vs. the old incandescent system.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Nice!! 😊 so cozy!!❤️

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It really is!

[@l5r90]

I love your little cabin!!!......and you also!!!......What a way to relax!!!......I shore hope one day I can get to having a cabin myself!!!.....But I know it will never happen!!>..😟You are lucky!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I know how blessed I am and so really want to share it here with everyone.

[@l5r90]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 thank you my friend!!!.....hope all is well!!...PRAYERS!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

They are very thick wool and came from a thrift shop. I assume they are old military issue but have no info on them. They do work out well for bow hunting as they are warm and very quiet.

[@gorbaggoescamping1329]

Gotta love the old school metal Coleman cooler!

[@crankyoleman321]

What a set up!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I use it the most but their are others with an interest

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I really like your cabin, the one I am starting to build (due to go to Scotland in a fortnight, but the weather's bad even down South here in London. ..and up in the Highlands, well, you can never be 100% sure of until the end of May) but at least I can get the ground cleared and leveled out and maybe get the gravel beds for the concrete pilasters to sit on ready. You've worked out your space well. Mine is going to be small too (I'm going to start with an initial single room with sleeping loft and a wood stove for heat and boiling water (I've learned so much about Dutch ovens and other alternative cooking methods that I am fairly confident that if I have it raised up, well insulated and have a small but decent woodstove I am sure I will survive the first period of living off grid without any great problems. The next phase 2017 God Willing, I will be putting in a solar setup. (Now I am isolated in terms of the Grid etc but my sister's house is within a half mile as the crow flies, through the woods. Which is reassuring but I want to be as self sufficient as possible so I don't want to be down at my sister's all the time!) I am going to have a look at your videos (I still can't get over all the birds eating out of your hands..mind you I can walk through a flock of pigeons in London without any flying away and that's an achievement because people kick them and are generally horrible to them.) Ok off to watch the videos. Best regards to you and your wife. (I saw you getting your peach pie at home...made me hungry you lucky person! ) x

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

+Anne Anderson (Foxiepaws) Sounds like you are planning well. Be aware that a loft can be too warm to sleep in when all that heat from the stove rises.

[@harvdog5669]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 hey Martin, why 11 pots.???? You only have yourself most times and only 4 burners... Just wondering why you need so many.

[@2000talon]

Nice an cozy:)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Especially when the temps get down to that universally understood -40.

[@Artaxerses1945]

thanks for the reply , I sure got that one mixed up . I really enjoy your videos , Thanks for sharing.

[@mike81951]

I started to watch your videos over I really enjoy them today is may 20 ,2018

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is good to hear.

[@brianbond7856]

Wow a young Martin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is up in the north central part of the state, just came back from a nice time there

[@dwohio6398]

TheNorthwoodsman1 How you keep canned goods from getting ruined when away from a long while?

[@Halkrath]

Thanks, quiet is what I need. I do alot of stalking with the longbow. I recently got a good pair of moccasins (I think it's spelled right, oh well.) haha. I wear mostly wool throw over, traditional shirts.. just need the pants. I'll look around, again thanks.

[@garybsg]

I live with dry wall and florescent lights and I hate it. I love your cabin and I heard Yotul stoves are suppose to be excellent.

[@rarapis]

I like it ,,good for you.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I was driving a Dodge Durango and could only get within 8 miles that day. Later I was able to move it to only 3 miles away.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I go up 3-4 times a year to spend a month most times.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

@mestarchy The stove in an old Jotul.

[@edmaurus2511]

Model 606?

[@paulbickley658]

I do like that stove...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is a dandy. With the aspen wood of the area it needs to be fed in the night but that is no problem.

[@charlene5461]

Love getting in my time machine and 💫swoosh!!...back in time! Where DOES the time go?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So nice to use these modern things for so much fun.

[@charlene5461]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I agree!! For someone who doesn't own a computer, no laptop, no satellite for tv(yep, a good old fashion antenna😄), no Wi-Fi, no cable...this TIME MACHINE is so wonderful!! Enjoy your videos so much! Looking forward to the next one! Have an awesomely blessed week!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Inside it is 13x16

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

@northtrekker62 Do you cross-country ski? You may want to check it out sometime.

[@larryjacobs5713]

Very nice

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Always nice up there, as you know.

[@Gater180]

Thats awesome, looks like enough space, how big is it?

[@Smokingfeatherwalks]

The cabin is awesome! You are lucky to have it. How often do you visit and enjoy the J's. Thanks for sharing this. Best regards. Jim

[@edmaurus2511]

2:02 my sister in law just rented an efficiency apartment and the stove looks just like yours. The only difference I can see is yours has vertical lines had hers are horizontal. I pulled up this video to show her how similar they are.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That little stove does a good job and did not take up much of my precious room.

[@eds1994fatboy]

Wonder if your inspired by Dick Proenneke.I would love to visit both cabins some day.

[@mcsweem]

Very nice Martin. Where is your cabin at in Minnesota? Looks very relaxing

[@redrup1969]

I love how americans say north woods when everything except alaska is south of canada where i live on 35 acres ,minus 22 tonight,sleep well martin in the tropics lol love your videos.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Even at my home, places up in Wisconsin are the Northwoods to most.

[@redrup1969]

lol you miss my point the north woods are five hundred kms north of the american canadian border so wisconsin to us is the south woods lol

[@Halkrath]

Hey awesome video.. by any chance what are those pants you're wearing? wool? and from where? The reason I ask is this. My father and I are "traditional" hunters. Bow, and Muzzleloader. We don't wear modern camo or use baits of any kind.. and I have been looking for some good wool pants, and those that you're wearing look familiar, so I'm curious. Need something to match my leather leggings that I made. Again, great video.. love the cabin.

[@phyllisarringtion5354]

so how did you get the large items to the cabin. Things like woodstove, has stove/oven, chairs, etc. Just curious.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Any way I could. I have used wheelbarrows, toboggans and my cart. The biggest item was the outhouse that was reduced to its walls and two roof sections.

[@Artaxerses1945]

I thought I heard you mention 8 miles from Durango Now I hear Minnisota is it Min, Or Co.

[@ernestkooistra1559]

What kind of camera were you using back then?

[@jimjohn1002]

😊

[@scottengh1175]

Got to hear the wood stove is a Yoto. Interesting. Not like I can go to the hardware store to buy one.

[@elliotneace]

very nice! does it get cold in the floor?

[@frizzlefrap]

who is nancy? ...... where are you located again?

[@brianve7jyd943]

nice what year was this Martin txs

[@ernestkooistra1559]

👍

[@Smith2627]

does moss work as well as expanding foam? Also should i seal my new cabin with sealent?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Sorry, its priceless

[@mestarchy]

Can you post the name of the Stove and the company that makes the stove? Bill Stark

[@Smith2627]

Oh. for insulating your cabin what did you use?

[@timmymendenhall1275]

If you see this after all these years, do you still recommend the system from Harbor Freight ?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The Harbor Freight panels are still working fine, We added one of their new kits a few years ago. Great value for a good product.

[@ahmadrezakhorasani5650]

شما یک جنتل من هستی you is large

[@l5r90]

But why sleep on the floor??...Isn't the floor colder?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is colder and I like that.

[@l5r90]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 ok ...the stove must be really efficient then!!.....awesome!

[@teddybearisms2505]

have u considered adding a few feet onto the height, so u can have a loft bedroom?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No, the present set-up is very cozy. A loft sounds nice but would be too hot to sleep in. Hot air rises too easily.

[@caspice]

How many square feet is the tiny cabin?.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

About 220 inside the walls. A nice size for 1-2 people. More people and a bedroom area in the back would be nice.

[@jplant1414]

Mmmmmm....caramel rolls....

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We do eat well on those cold days.

[@chihuahuas11]

I couldn't imagine getting into that little cubby to sleep. Doesn't look to comfy.

[@Harley04]

Yeah, me too, why lower that table or whatever it is to a comfortable height for a bed. That would allow plenty of storage bins underneath it too.

[@augustreil]

No way, It's like you're sleeping in a little cubby hole ! That, to me, looks so comfortable and just imagine how quiet it is, way out in the middle of nowhere, all alone, pitch black, No noise except the stove crackling. I am beyond jealous !! I can't imagine a better place to sleep, like when we were all kids, in our little forts we built in the woods!!

[@abranda]

who is "we?" it is nice sharing your life and thoughts. thanks.

[@robertallen5686]

..yeah..thought it was his wife lol..

[@RidgedSky]

Is it a big battery like a car battery? Big batteries give off toxic gases and are dangerous to keep in the house.

[@c.rogers____]

Why don't you make a frame for a bed so you don't sleep on the floor you could even have bunk beds back there wow

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is a matter of saving space and it is coolest way down there. I do have a small mattress to take up when I have room in the car.

[@Smith2627]

do you have a gun when your at your cabin?

[@eagleone8270]

What is the length and the width?

[@Harley04]

He has said it is 13' by 16' inside. So you can see where the beds are, that would be the 13' and along the other way 16'. For some reason I thought he would be looking out the window on the left side as you look at the cabin, it seems to be the most open in the video where he lifts it and puts rock foundation. Also, I think the fridge, outhouse & firewood are on the left; could be wrong. You think he would keep an eye on those things, not sure what is on the other side. Waiting on the new window video, maybe we will see more then.

[@edmaurus2511]

And here I thought the kitchen area was to the left of the door.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

If you go way back in some of the early pictures we did have a Coleman 3 burner to the left of the door.

[@GeezerDust]

Can I come live there? I don't eat much.

[@dexterlexter123]

what are the dimensions of that cabin

[@c.rogers____]

Or how about bunk beds two sets for beds on that back wall so you don't sleep on the floor

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Even that table top is usually too hot for my sleeping preference. I find it much nicer on the floor. Last week I did take in a mattress that fits in my sleeping quarters. It was a grand improvement over the inflatable mats we have been using.

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Martin what is the dimensions of your cabin please.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Inside 16x13 feet.

[@TheLoyalhuman]

@2bornot2b1984: i was gonna ask the same.