Ultimate 4 Season Off-Grid Tipi - A Tiny House Alternative (Teepee, tent)

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This "tiny house" tipi is completely off the grid with solar power, wood heat, a very special shower for hot water, and propane for cooking.
The teepee/tent cabin was built by Stan and Kedarnathan who started an eco tourist resort in Saint Calixte, Quebec, Canada called Les Pieds sur Terre. See links below to check them out!
We've always wanted to check out a tipi; and while this one is clearly not set up as a traditional First Nations teepee (it's more of a hybrid between a tepee, a tiny house, and an rustic off grid cabin), we still enjoyed the chance to experience the space first hand.
Les Pieds sur Terre:
www.hebergemen...
/ lespiedssurterresaintc...
They're located in Saint Calixte, Quebec, Canada.
Hope you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for watching!
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Mat & Danielle
PS thank you to all of our Patrons who support us so generously and a very special thank you to our backbone supporters: The Burgess Family!
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VIDEO CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Mat of Exploring Alternatives
Photo Credits:
Stan and Kadarnathan from Les Pieds sur Terre

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Hey Everyone! Would you live in an off-grid tipi cabin like this? Thanks for watching!

[@Tam.I.am.]

Yeah.

[@nottiebynature]

Yes, especially with a loft bed like that!

[@NoProGoPronto]

I would absolutely live in that off-grid teepee. It's beautiful! Thanks for the tour :-)

[@mollypaananen3193]

Exploring Alternatives OH YEAH!

[@milcotto4153]

I could have lived there for a while if the tipi had been smaller and if it had more windows.

[@livnletlrn]

Back in the 80s, a friend of mine lived in a tipi that was very much like this -- sleeping loft, wood stove, and all. It was deep in an overgrown xmas tree farm, where the trees were now so tall that the people who built the tipi cut tree branches to create a maze through the tightly packed trees, eventually reaching the tipi in the center. We'd make a big pot of chili, bring a bunch of tortilla chips, and have a great evening with friends. Slept there comfortably, even in the winter (we're in Connecticut). BTW, I'm a longtime fan (currently building out my high top E250 passenger van) and am impressed with the constant evolution of and improvement to your videos. Well done!

[@tybrown7112]

This is pretty much my dream house. Off grid that is.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Ours too!! Thanks for watching :)

[@jupiter0jupiter]

Great video! It's so cool they built this without prior experience, I'm always so inspired by that

[@GLOB4LP4ND3M1C]

A very different take on the popular yurt design. Good to see people constantly innovating in the tiny house movement. Not to mention how awesome it is that channels like yours get to show people like me what they're up to.

[@BrassLock]

David Vershay Yes, I also thought it was an "American Indian response" to the Mongolian Yurt, with added features.

[@sonofabear]

This exactly what I want to build! i would live there forever.

[@pdawgjenkinz4092]

Wow, that's amazing craftsmanship

[@lettycarlo9319]

The door is so beautiful

[@TablisiRochi]

would loves to see the way they put the tipi frame together. love the idea

[@stevelubin6533]

I would live in it year round. Awesome space.

[@larissaswayze]

Looks so magical in the snow! Very cool. I’d like to learn more about the underground dome.

[@agapelove1111]

This beautiful! I could totally love this simplistic teepee structure in a mountain setting. The door is my favorite feature.

[@katsaras1]

I loved this video a bit more than the others. I have no building experience at all and I really want to start building my self too and seing other people without experience creating such nice creations makes me event more to want to do something like this too!

[@wasitipico8742]

I live in a tipi fore 3 years now I can read recommend it to anyone I also build in a half second floor fore sleeping and living downstairs great to watch this video thx

[@maehay4065]

I was really impressed with this project and the Camp stove with the oven was awesome I wish I could find one of those for my home for outdoor dining 👍❣️

[@stanislasbalzotti]

HI Mae , I'M the builder of the Tipi .You can find the oven on Amazon.com . You need to write (martin oven) on the research.

[@12elpida]

Yeah!!!! Finally more tipi!!!! Thank you i loooove it when u do Tipi Tours!!!!

[@badapple65]

Like a sports bar in the woods. How can there be 36 thumbs down 👎🏻 on this video ? WTH!

[@fiendeng]

That was awesome ! Some fantastic shots of that dream home

[@chasingsimpledreams]

Mat, that was so cool and i liked seeing you narrate! (I love Danielle too, when she does!) Congrats on the sponsorship of the video and thanks so much for showing us what can be done even with no building experience. Makes me feel better about maybe building my owm house someday!

[@boundariesunlimited267]

I bet that was an experience you will remember for the rest of your life! Great content!

[@kitcat9447]

That door is amazing!

[@PhiltonPhillips]

Great video again! I also really liked the quick FireFox add format.

[@PhiltonPhillips]

AND Bongos A+++

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Haha! Thanks Phil, I thought you'd like that :)

[@DznByLimbo]

*hits cigarette* Firefox..... haven't heard that name in years...

[@bobbiwest6625]

I freaking love the teepee

[@mishadickerson1174]

Great space. I'm in love with the door.

[@MultiPotions]

Thank you for the information about Firefox, and love the Tipi

[@ExploringAlternatives]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching David. I'm happy you enjoyed checking out this amazing tipi :)

[@olstarofthesea]

Love the door! I personally would prefer the underground dome. The loft in the teepee makes me dizzy.

[@eco-castle2957]

I love it, but that shower cylinder is a bomb waiting to blow. Make sure you never forget that you're heating water!

[@mysoutherngardeningjourney]

That's cool! 3 people living on our mountain built a building (2 of them the cabins they live in) without any prior building experience. Where there's a will - and a blueprint and the right tools - there's a way! :)

[@mleolahi80]

Wow so cool! I also didn't know about Firefox, cheers.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks Mel :)

[@nikkogutierrez5393]

Love it . Well done and creative guys!

[@hfs7274]

Absolutely amazing - good for people to do things like this.

[@redblanket2285]

Very cool I attached mine to my vintage airstream built a deck with hedges of tomatoes and chilies .

[@HoosierDeb444]

Interesting solution to the shower situation. Clever! p.s. Been using Firefox for years. Well pleased with their performance.

[@warrior777princess]

Firefox is the best.

[@Xaforn]

Love it!! I want a place as simple as that ❤️

[@thomaspensinger8834]

Another great vid :) Congrats on the sponsor!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much Thomas :)

[@ja553]

You guys are refrehingly original.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for the positive vibes Julian :)

[@cloveetabertram3902]

Definitely would upgrade the water in kitchen and bath. Add more sleeping above. But it's still nice👍 would love an underground home though.

[@HungryHerbivoreASMR]

Wow, this is so cool!

[@MelissaBrownapt215]

Cool man cave, hunter's lodge or hippy joint. No frills. Boys clubby.

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

Super cool. I wonder what it's like in the middle of winter. That stove must work hard.

[@tomschmitt8561]

CoolCat Carolena yes, that’s what I was thinking too CCC....I think they should have gone with a rocket mass heater, heats for longer periods of time w 10% of the wood..

[@ElementaryExplorers]

Wow! So neat!

[@melrichardson2392]

Beautiful job love it ,I should put one in my back yard and rent out my house lol.

[@JetcannonM]

Firefox or Opera is the way to go.

[@flowerpixie76]

Absolutely love it! 🌼

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Happy you enjoyed checking out the tipi! Thanks for watching :) :)

[@TheRealKalEll]

AWESOMEEEEEEEEEE GUYS, KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORX

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much Andrew, happy you enjoyed the video :)

[@TheRealKalEll]

Exploring Alternatives....Robin Vortex coils would solve heating issues AND create zero point energy for free by producing and reproducing energy for free over and over and over forever

[@johncnorris]

Good on ya Mozilla!

[@thebiglebowski3757]

Love this! How much did the tipi cost to build? I'm researching a simple ski home for weekends and winter vacation.

[@ingridkandsperger6477]

Super, einfach und toll

[@7swordmary567]

*Great Place for UnWired Rustic Christmas* ❗

[@kimberlyprentice8745]

Do those guys have a youtube channel? Would like to see the projects they are doing.

Great vid! Our region is full of original accomodations like Les Pieds sur Terre. :D

[@ExploringAlternatives]

It sure is! We love travelling around Québec, it's such a beautiful province!

[@nancyh8955]

Loved this! I am looking for emergency off grid systems. Where can I find the hot water tank for wood stove ? That was amazing. THank you!

[@WayneTheSeine]

Crazy awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd]

Very cool !

[@belindahawkins1246]

Thank u nice production Keep up the good work

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much Belinda :)

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Good job for no previous skill - not sure I am liking the style overall -- I am thinking I am more of a Yurt person. Best wishes to them. Wanting to see that underground geodesic. Cheers

[@heathalee]

It needs a ceiling fan, all the heat will go straight up. The loft would be to hot to sleep and the bottom too cold.Where do you dump your toilet bucket?

[@Urallrobots7313]

Omg I need this in my life 😍😍😍

[@benskelly1217]

Beautiful and inspiring, thanks for sharing!!! :)

[@scottfranson4215]

Thank You FireFox Love You,

[@rocksunderwater]

Another great video E.A.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks Ben :)

[@shinobidef]

It's a wonderful idea but there's not enough natural light for me to want to live in it. Still it does look beautiful - especially from the outside!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Good bongo action there ;-)

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Haha! Thanks David :)

[@volb9817]

My God! My dream place! Approximately how much did it cost them ?

[@eudoraevans3340]

It is definitely original, but not very inviting! I love your videos😊

[@Vera-dc7my]

Nice. I wish you told us where it is and how much it cost them to build it...,

[@meshcaseres]

Amazing! 🤗

[@indigodragon7129]

3D printed fold flat aluminum eyebeams the kind used on fold flat aluminum ladders that swivel latch lock together to form the inner structure and base of the tipi. Cover base of tipi with bamboo concrete canvas cover inside of tipi with bamboo concrete run electrical conduit in tipi. Soak everything down with water and let bamboo concrete canvas cure. Use airalloy to insulate the tipi then cover outside of tipi with bamboo concrete canvas soak down with water and let it cure. Add windows to the tipi design place second floor in tipi using aluminium eyebeams and airalloy insulation and bamboo concrete canvas. A permanent tipi you can order on line and set up in two days and move in on the third day after all the bamboo concrete canvas has cured. 😊

[@BrassLock]

Would be interesting to know of the construction sequence. Did they do the wooden panelling prior to adding the outer fabric skin, or after?

[@patpoi3823]

Effectivement le four doit être plus que suffisant !! Le loft doit-être très chaud... Je pousserait plus loins le thème autochtone avec des peaux, arcs carquois etc... C'est superbe !!! Lâchez-pas !!!

[@1framistan]

I have used FIREFOX web browser for several years with no problems.

[@masseteilchen3000]

Very cool video! Love your videos! Maybe you could make your ads a bit more creative? Thinking of a less constrained way like gimlet media podcasts have. Would come across more natural? Looking forward to the next one!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

That's good feedback, thanks! I'll make sure to look up gimlet media podcasts to see some examples :) :)

[@kennethlong4286]

I want to do this sooooo bad.

[@phyllismulkey3778]

love it

[@wildswan221]

Is there condensation on the underside of the platform? or is there sufficient air flow to wick away moisture? Cool setup. I'd buy a small tipi like this to put on a platform for our grounds if someone made one...

[@BJo4230]

😍😍😍

[@diamondchamberlin6285]

WOW !!

[@Cindy-cs5js]

Thanks for sharing

[@Benlucky13]

any more info on that 'water heater' they had? is that something that can be purchase? or is it a custom fabricated thing rigged from an old tank or something? seems like a great solution for hot-water where gas or electric are less available on demand

[@1turf32]

Awesome

[@faith4reality]

I'd live in it ;)

[@lelandeggleston1041]

it's just a funky cabin

[@samstruyven8523]

Did you get a chance to visit the treehouse as well?

[@ZenataUSA]

Firefox sponsorship, you don't see that often lmao. using the browser right now.

[@kccorliss3922]

Wonder what provides exterior waterproofing? Tyvek covering?

[@angiehargot399]

what was the general build cost, with and without land? (sorry in advance if that question was answered!)

[@artikular7317]

someone now how that shower pump is called? :)) Great video as always!

[@stanislasbalzotti]

HI you can find this shower on amazon.com around 120$ it'S call zodi shower camp.

[@michaelvalela1256]

I’m very curious! Does anyone know where that metal canister for showers can be found???

[@SammytheStampede]

I would not live in an open tipi: I enjoy privacy. But camp in it oh heck yeah!

[@jennatrusty522]

You know I like it a lot I like the fact that there's an upstairs Loft I think that if he could indeed hold a loft upstairs as sort of like a yurt you know there's a Gertz out there that that have lost areas like that which is what I want I want to I want to hear or a teepee where I can have a second story where I can put all my clothes or I can sleep on the couch and I have my clothing all on racks all inside of a fucking upstairs Loft like out of the way but I can see everything I own at one time but but not everybody has to see it that's what I can I dream about that all the time

[@corinealvarado6557]

Perfection !! From a native american woman standards 😉😀!!

[@TurkishKB]

Legit!

[@savybrown2854]

Where can the little shower water heater be obtained

[@sschwartz2509]

So they basically made a tall Yurt?

[@whatthefunction9140]

and the door?

[@french-9743]

2:11 Hi ! Where are sold, where can be seen these showers ? Thanks.

[@hazelraycameron440]

What is the name of the water tank system used in the shower?

[@jadencuatchon4752]

How much would you pay for this? Reply with a price