Viking House: Full Bushcraft Shelter Build with Hand Tools | Vikings

We build a bushcraft viking house from the viking age using hand tools only. Inspired by vikings, who were very resourceful and created buildings using the natural materials they scavenged around them. We used simple hand tools such as axe, saw, auger, drawknife, bushcraft knife and other simple tools.
To begin with we cut cedar logs from trees that had been felled in the forest. We used an axe and saw to make log cabin notches and built the foundation of the viking house two logs high. We then used the hand auger to build the timber frame. This consisted of 3 large "A" frames. We burnt the ends of the logs in fire to evaporate any moisture and create a rot-proof layer of charred wood which will help to preserve the timber frame foundation when the poles are in the ground. We used a long cedar log as the ridge pole which sits on top of the a frame of the bushcraft shelter. The next stage was building a viking longpit or firepit. This we wanted to make as historically accurate as we could. So we dug a pit about 4 feet long and 2 feet wide. We lined the pit with large stones found in the nearby area. In order to reduce waste of any materials, we used the clay from the pit to secure the stones. We added water to the clay to make it easier to work with and we filled in the gaps between the stones. We then lit a small fire in the pit and let the clay dry out for a few days. At this point we realised we could make our job easier by building a diy saw horse. So we used the drawknife to remove bark from a log (helps to prevent rot). We used the auger to drill four holes for legs and then we made four wood pegs for the top of the saw horse. For the rafters we used more cedar logs and again burnt the ends. It is an ancient japanese technique to preserve wood which is called shou sugi ban.
It was then finally time to build the roof of the house. For this, we peeled the bark off the cedar logs. We then put this on the rafters and secured it with some roofing tacks. We had to be fast when doing this, as the cedar bark shrinks and cracks when it dries. We put it on in layers like roof tiles. We built a wood ladder to get up high on the roof and secure the final bark layers.
Using an axe and bushcraft, we made some wooden wedges and split a few large cedar logs. We then hewed these logs and built a raised viking bed for the inside of the house. We also made some benches to sit near the fire. At the back of the viking house, we built a folding window and support arm so that we could let light into the house and also improve the airflow. We dug an air vent too, to allow more oxygen to get to the fire. To make the shelter more secure, we built a perimeter wall use cedar posts and hazel saplings (also known as wattle wall). To help further improve the airflow inside the shelter, we cut a hole in the roof and built a ridge cap or ridge vent to act like a chimney and let the smoke out. Overall this viking house took about 10 days to build. It was in winter, so we were restricted by daylight hours. This is not a historically correct viking house. Traditional viking houses were built with large timbers that were hewn from big logs. They had large gable ends almost like log cabins and the roof was made from wood shingles. Often they looked like viking longships or longboats and had many decorative viking features. In a viking longhouse, there would be enough room for many people and animals as well. But this was our take on it.
We have done a number of different camping overnight trips in this shelter. We have cooked meat over fire, had great viking feasts and spent many hours keeping warm around the firepit. I hope you enjoyed this vikings inspired bushcraft build. To watch the whole series of individual episodes (where we talk and explain what we are doing) then please follow links below.
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[@TAOutdoors]

Watch all of our Historic Builds inspired by our Ancestors: kzbin.info/aero/PLxnadpeGdTxD9oAbeZcYKiGO7p3gIXmuZ Dark Ages: 476 AD - 1492 (Now more known as Early Medieval Age) Viking Age: 800 AD - 1066) The Dark Age is often referred to a particular period in Britain. We know it more now as the middle ages or early medieval age which encompasses the Viking Age. The reason it was called the Dark Ages was because once the Romans left Britain, it is said by scholars that society in Britain went backwards (also, there is little recorded from the history during that time) The Romans built solid buildings, bath houses, roads, sanitation etc. Once they left Britain we went back to basics, building from wood, timber frame etc. This project was inspired by the Vikings who once occupied a large chunk of England. They were resourceful people. The structure we built here is certainly not historically correct. But we did use natural materials that we found in the surrounding woodland. Making the foundation and the frame from straight cedar wood was relatively simple. We used traditional wood pegs to secure the A-Frame. The hard part was peeling the cedar bark for the roof. This involved days of work, and the conditions had to be right to peel the bark (wet weather helped). These trees were not cut down by us, but by the land owner as part of forest management. This meant that we had to be fast to get the bark of the trees whilst they were still relatively green. Any longer and the bark would have dried too much to peel off. We did not anticipate how much the bark would shrink to the roof when it dried. This meant that we were left with a lot of holes. Digging the viking longpit for the fire was also a difficult task. Clay, when wet, is very difficult to dig. However, when wet it is easier to mould and to shape, which made filling in the gaps between the rocks much easier. We probably should have added wood ash and straw to the mix to prevent it from cracking as much from the heat of the fire. Traditional viking houses were much larger than this (especially the famous viking longhouses). The vikings were incredibly resourceful, and that is where we gained the inspiration for this shelter. I hope you enjoy the video. Thank you for watching - Mike

[@syedijlalofficial]

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[@lupusdeum3894]

That was a good day's work!

[@coleenhudson8924]

Great stuff, y'all! Much love from Florida. ♥🎈♥

[@Becomingaman588]

hi TA outdoors!!

[@MoneyRazorVEVO]

thats excellent teamwork, would you ever build an off grid shower in the woods? harnessing rain water? or could it be possible with bushcraft?

[@SuperTheop]

When you're supposed to go to bed but you are suddenly interested in bushcraft, hand tools and building viking houses. Tomorrow is ruined.

[@un-_-known688]

On that note im going to sleep now

[@un-_-known688]

Thank you.

[@SuperTheop]

@@un-_-known688 im still stuck here!!

[@un-_-known688]

@@SuperTheop HAhaha lol

[@suzismith9681]

Tomorrow is another day. Lol

[@TheClBlues]

No stupid talking, no music, just the sounds of nature and working men, a dream, isn't it ?

[@SolopsistSocionaut]

i too dream of the sound of men, no talking, no nonsense, just smelly wet men.

[@reinhardvonstedt8851]

solo bushcraft videos are the best!

[@reinhardvonstedt8851]

@Dana Brockway you can search "bushcraft bear".

[@harlekijn007]

Only one stupid comment

[@butteredtoast8666]

No talking? You know why right? No women where there. HA HA :) just kidding

[@Hope_Lawrence]

Watching the dog pull up roots was the most adorable thing I've seen all week

[@MudMoose_Official]

I like to believe that they built this whole thing without uttering a single word. Edit: .............................................(thanks for 1k)

[@metasamsara]

My kind of friends.

[@weast2123]

Social anxiety bff's

[@emmabenedek646]

More4 fool them. Thats art for you.

[@lolasegura5016]

Compenetration god level

[@baccashampoo_3660]

just boys doing boy things m8, nothin to see 'ere

[@willc.1636]

Anyone else find this extremely relaxing?

[@jpradprospecting8820]

Willstermcb Gaming Yup I’m falling asleep

[@zocz9072]

Dead Man chill man

[@Harshhaze]

@Dead Man what's wrong with showing off...

[@denisetzintzun2704]

Some one is on there rag. 😂 @Dead man

[@a.e.r.7745]

Yes. Mostly because I'm not lifting and sawing, chipping, using tools and measuring, not cold out there working intensely.

[@stuartmarkman769]

Those men are the hardest working bush crafters I have ever had the pleasure of watching work. I had too take a nap in the middle of the video because they tired me out.

[@youfoundslag]

That dog being the safety supervisor is cracking me up. Dogs are amazing creatures :)

[@geoseward]

No throbbing music, no talking, and a curious dog and two men working together. What a refreshing change versus most You Tube videos.

[@nishantpandey6870]

3 men

[@thewatcher3326]

no throbbing music, just throbbing, hard, long, and girthy wood logs

[@deborahsmalley1989]

@@thewatcher3326 now switch on your dirty mind and see what u just said LMFAO 🤣

[@citydogband]

@@deborahsmalley1989 r/ whoosh

[@MGsubbie]

That dog is like "All these branches around and the humans won't throw a single one."

[@dpaulku]

17:39... he finds his own stick.

[@barbarabarnes4398]

Did you hear the sound he made after sniffing the bread! Poor baby was hungry! 😟

[@nenegatos]

Pobre perro lo tienen cagado hambre 😭😬

[@thatguywiththeSV]

Hahaha haha thats so funny

[@saltedllama2759]

I love this bushcraft and homesteading stuff. I have never built anything out of wood in my life, and yet this is fascinating! So cool to see people using old-school methods, building off-grid things, and being proud of the results. And not the versions where people with bottomless wallets get all the lumber from a store they could want, and bring $600,000 worth of high end equipment to build a "cabin" on their already developed property 50 yards from their house that they call "bushcraft" or "homestead".

[@anthonyduncan5920]

I once saw a video of a guy preserving an animal skin in what he called a Bushcraft video where he literally took a power washer to clean the last little meat off the skin. I slapped my head and walked away. I actually left the video playing, but jus walked away from my phone for an hour.

[@nicolemartinezgandolfo6655]

Merveilleux le son est en harmonie avec la nature. Beau travail bonne nuit.Merci santé bonheur...

[@007nadineL]

Link to one video as you described here

[@ramonar6180]

That's pretty smart to use the bark as shingles. I loved that the dog was helping to pull roots out of the ground. lol

[@gerwaldlindhelm1230]

These Skyrim mods keep getting more realistic

[@asadturtle05]

Hahahaha

[@prospectorjim2865]

Jarrvaskar wants to know your location.

[@shawnp8027]

In the next episode, he takes an arrow to the knee.

[@glitchyexplorer4291]

I thought this was the forest

[@antonielramirez7653]

"It's all over lawbreaker!"

[@xyrphotic]

is it just me or does anyone else love the sound of an axe on a log going *thonk thonk thonk*

[@rebeccawhite3731]

Memento Mori

[@tritriterror8111]

I love this noise too 😍

[@arlenequezada9291]

Same here

[@joed7534]

No throbbing music, no talking, and a curious dog and two men working together. What a refreshing change versus most You Tube videos.

[@safetydave720]

A "crisp" thonk.

[@capecodder04]

That's the sign of a really good boy when he doesn't take food off the table. @47:50 and sits and waits. He looks very similar to my dog with the same color, demeanor and temperament. Mine is a mixed breed but I've discovered that he looks like a breed called a Black Mouth Cur. My dog is just about 12 years old but he still has a lot of puppy left in him and does the same thing around food but has never, ever, ever taken any food off the table or out of anybody's hands. He is a real gentleman and such a good boy and his name is Simba but lately I call him "Saint Simba." I have been complemented about how well behaved he is and I have to tell people that I really didn't have to do anything that he was like this from when he was a puppy; he was always pretty good at listening and if anything he trained me I didn't train him. God Bless You Guy's Dominus Vobiscum Pax (A little ancient signing off from my clan)

[@steeldriver1776]

One suggestion for people who build this is to raise up the fire pit with stone and earth so you aren't always working on the ground. Doubles as a work space when not lit.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Oh there is a ton of these..

[@sirseigan]

You place the fire low if it is cold to minimize a cold pocket closest to the floor. If it is below the griund level it will heat up some of the earth around it as well.

[@teldrynsero6791]

@@sirseigandifferent strokes for different folks.

[@steeldriver1776]

@@betaoooo Everyone was wrong at some point or learned a better method. Doesn't really matter if they were wrong or right - I just offered a dual purpose modern improvement as a thought to those looking to live this way.

[@jackd2083]

@@steeldriver1776 The laws of thermodynamics overrule those of ergonomics when it’s-30C for 6 months of the year!😜

[@lorettamemphis]

I like how the dog was paying attention when they were digging a hole and it was like " here's my chance to help, i got some hole digging skills". Smart dog. Great build,.

[@wulfclaw4921]

Hopefully anyone considering this build is paying attention to the char of any wood that will be stajed or set in ground. This is to eliminate insects from seeing it as supper.they will not feast on charred wood. Excellent work ! Wulfy

[@Childofsaxonwood]

I hadn't considered that before I'm glad I watched this

[@stingerjohnny9951]

Wulf Claw the fire also tempers and hardens the wood, warding off rot, this whole project was extremely well done

[@cydbott]

Ah i see , thank you for telling us , i was wondering wtf

[@murmaiderman]

Thank you! I wondered what that was about

[@johnrogan9420]

Thanks...was wondering about the charred ends!

[@oygenn]

When I first saw this I thought "Wtf one whole hour!? No way I'm watching this." I'm now at 58:00 and sad that the video is almost over. Such an amazing build, love the craftsmanship, creativity and overall chill atmosphere... just awesome!

[@professorweeto]

Watch it at x2 speed and it's only half an hour. Feel free to go back in time and thank me.

[@tomasrikona1309]

Awesome to see the white man reviving and living his culture and heritage. Amazing build and the wild forage and cook looked good enough to eat. A Maori guy.

[@milguel8786]

S+7

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

If you speed it up to 2X you can watch it in half the time. 🤣✌️

[@Butchsiek]

@@professorweeto I watch all videos depending on how fast people talk or do something at 1.5x and 2x.. Reporters who talk slow for time limit on tv by use of a teleprompter I use 1.5x.. they sound normal talking speed..

[@SGBlackstar]

I've literally in the last hour subscribed to this channel after having watched TA Fishing for the last couple of years,and... forget those "ASMR" channels this is the one for me

[@nortonsnale5968]

I appreciate how these men used authentic tools and methods. I think the addition of the canine supervisor was especially helpful and authentic.

[@louisedole7179]

I hope that they were feeding the dog as well. It looked like the dog was always neglected and begging. I felt sorry for it.

[@sherrymascough1245]

The dog was their lookout! You saw him looking in every direction. He also looked before he tried to eat the bread, but couldn't because it was too hot.

[@phoebegraveyard7225]

Louise Dole Doggo is a lab. They always look like they’re begging. Mine wants to be within five feet of me at all times unless she spots a rabbit or deer. Dogs who live real actual lives out here in the country don’t need the constant interaction with their humans that many city dogs crave. They have so many more smells and sounds to catch their interest.

[@Ivan-dr5bb]

That dog was a pretty good foreman. He made sure everything went well and even helped a little. Love the build, continue making great videos!!!

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

The dog was their branch manager.....

[@McC4rthy]

@@VajrahahaShunyata Or a bark inspector

[@josephmorgan7872]

When they started making the cap for the roof I thought they were making a mini Viking house for the pooch.

[@ReflexOkami]

@@josephmorgan7872 samee lmaoo

[@patrickholcomb9628]

the k-9 was a HUGE player in the interest

[@Dr.Yalex.]

After almost nightly nail-biting news segments, nothing beats the unhurried log cabin building ritual... or the dog's puling out roots with it's teeth routine... or the relaxing nature sounds with no annoying music... 💯 THANK YOU!!!! In today's rushed, loud and crazy world, it has become my falling asleep goto... nothing can beat the echo of naturally axed wood. ❤💛💜💙🤍

[@benhood4248]

Absolutely amazing. Teach your kids to do this stuff and it will keep them off the streets and out of trouble. This video just gave me so much inspiration and increased my gratitude for nature.

[@jordanhavins]

This is something I think about a lot. A lot of popular video games now, are basically just labor simulators. Chop down trees for logs, build planks, make walls, etc etc. Spending hours/days/weeks in these games where your character is leveling up their construction, herbalism, leatherworking; meanwhile you become more sedentary, depressed, weak. Granted, the time from chopping a tree down to building a wall in a game is way shorter than in real life, but its much more interesting in life than in the game. A lot of men today complain about how they cannot find relationships. A person will find you much more interesting, if you can build a hut in the woods, than a mansion in a video game.

[@auntiecarol]

@@jordanhavins Fair. But how many people have access to land like this? Leatherwok, though, that's doable in an urban environment, for sure. As is learning knots, how to sharpen a blade etc. I guess the key is just to do *something* with your hands other than smashing W-A-S-D, wiggling a game controller or reaching for a bong!

[@ghin780]

Yeah I had to do this kind of crap as a kid and I will take the streets over stacking wood every time.

[@thecatjall7848]

​​@@jordanhavins not everyone has access to places like this. But as someone who's into carpentry and blacksmithing, I think it is very important to learn any kind of crafts.

[@JosieAreSee]

Who the goodest doggo? ❤️ But beside cute dogs, this is super helpful with out any kind of dialogue lol

[@50ksubsnovideochallenge67]

Me - “ an hour long ?? Yeah I’ll skip through it “ Also me - watched whole video without skipping and now I’m late for work. Worth it lol.... amazing build

[@squibbles666]

same here

[@hunterdixon9908]

I did the same thing. It's so damn cool.

[@aaa54362]

Me too!

[@Benzy670]

ASMR for _MANLY MEN_ (Jokes aside, these longer build videos without the talking are very satisfying and relaxing, I appreciate that you do this format as well.)

[@grotevijver]

me too :)

[@chiefguns1980]

They gotta be mutes! Even the dog never made a song! Lol

[@chiefguns1980]

*SOUND

[@FoodNerds]

The dog 🐕 trying to help is precious! 🥰

[@nakedhombre]

I like the way those Vikings used tape measures and levels to make the shelter. What a great legacy to mankind!😮

[@alexp2049]

There are three things in life humans can stare at forever: how the fire burns, how the water flows and ... how other people work. Great job Dudes!

[@7ra44]

welfare liberal bum

[@alexskripnik8473]

Quote of the year 👏👏

[@MuddyPuttersDG]

7 ra whhoooooossshhhhh

[@him4641]

The 4th unspoken- Watching food cook.

[@AmyAnnLand]

@@7ra44 It's a joke you idiot. I'll never understand why people think they can label someone based off of one comment. And apply politics everywhere they go.

[@maggotssic]

Тот самый моменты когда ты в 2 часа ночи сидишь и целый час смотришь как два мужика строят себе избу😁 Очень классно получилось. Кто из России ставьте👍

[@sashashy3597]

Они не "СЕБЕ" избу строили)

[@Deamos8294]

I’ve always wanted to be able to go into some secluded woods with a friend or two and be able to just build things, it would be so cool

[@cfneal1459]

Working &c. in such quietude of confident self-reflection & reliable companionship & shared objectives -- reminded me of: 1st KINGS 6:7 MARANATHA!

[@petergorm]

This is so awesome. The build, the filming, the atmosphere. The result. On top, not a word. Anyone in the whole world can watch, and no one is left out. Pretty brillant. Big respect to you, guys. Excellent in every way.

[@yescarlett]

And they can cook!! Wow! I agree, Awesome in every way!

[@Butchsiek]

@@yescarlett poor dog looks HUNGRY..

[@granddaddysocklord7100]

Blind people are left out

[@joelight4234]

The knowledge and value they share is immeasurable. It's absolutely amazing.

[@anthonymontes3519]

@@granddaddysocklord7100 hahahahahahaa

[@suestoons]

This is the most relaxing, educational hour I've spent on KZbin in months, perhaps years.

[@ilovehotdogs125790]

yeah, nice to see a video that doesn't bullshit for the first half of the video and scream at you to SMASH that like button.

[@TheKentuckylady717]

For me also.....I even stayed up to watch this and a couple last nite....

[@proverbs31woman51]

As someone who grew up cutting wood for heat, this is my ASMR. So nostalgic and informative. Thanks

[@sdivine13]

What, you too good to mine for coal?

[@curiousdernhelm9665]

Recovering at home, on bed rest, after day surgery watching this fascinating and serine video is the perfect prescription for my soul. I need to order one of those carved drinking vessels. My sincere thanks. Bless you all and keep up the great works.

[@gachabruh3222]

I hope you're getting better after that surgery

[@curiousdernhelm9665]

@@gachabruh3222 Thank you, I'm not giving up on getting back out hiking and camping. :D

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

My favorite part? Seeing the dog helping pull up roots. Man's BEST friend, indeed! As far as I'm concerned, dogs are proof of God's love for us.

[@beytibilgec3744]

Same to my favorite part also

[@sophiepires792]

Yes, my dog is a gift from God. I say it all the time. 🐕❤

[@Tate.R.Tot.Hottie]

God isn’t real in my opinion but you guys have your beliefs I won’t judge

[@sophiepires792]

@@Tate.R.Tot.Hottie I wouldn't say that I am religious, but my dog is such a special gift, I know he was sent to me at the right time. I think that has meaning. I don't agree with most religious doctrines, but there is comfort in believing in something divine.

[@Tate.R.Tot.Hottie]

@@sophiepires792 oh ok when I hear people say god I instantly jump to a conclusion that they are religious so sorry about that

[@josephcooper6692]

Whew . . . . I feel exhausted just watching these fellas working like field hands for hours. Will rest quite well in my sleeping bag tonight 💤💤💤 💭

[@butterflySmiles2]

I came across this I can't believe it's been 3 years since you built these Viking hut. That's a good thing you know how to do this it's the world economics and let's say bullies in your neighborhood , choose to take over the food and other supplies. Always you have the skill and know how to take make sure your family is took care of and hidden from prying eyes. Not a lot of us are that lucky

[@patriciamasterson4721]

Hey guys...I'm a 79 year old granny watching this. It's like Zen...such focus and precision.a real soul experience they share with us...🙏🏼💜

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Agree 100%.....

[@KroryykDB]

This is the type of content I imagined when I first heard about KZbin.

[@houseovragnar1528]

Me to myself while brushing up on my skills: F-ing duh, how did I forget that? and. f-ing duh, that's genius. How did I not know/realize that? 😆 Appreciate this video.

[@rikwarren3999]

I've dropped out for a bit. I enjoyed you relationship with your Father. I hope he is well.

[@evanulven8249]

Between you guys and Primitive Technology I am slowly but surely beating youtube's algorithm into proper submission.

[@Lorkin32]

Most of the houses like this made on youtube will last a summer. This build would last 10+ years. Much respect, it feels true to history

[@johnjackson9767]

It's treated and built well. Should last 100 years.

[@vinessacampbell3337]

I see doggy hungry. 🐕 Love the shelter. Great job!

[@danielbergersen7836]

Odin would be definitely very proud of you guys for making a Viking Hall! Don't forget to Drink to the gods! Skòl💀🍻

[@lhughes6656]

I'm in awe by two things: Your skills and your fearlessness toward splinters... Amazing build.

[@wwote1]

@Spearfast Green logs and lumber doesn't splinter.

[@samnicholson7901]

I like how there's no music. It really emphasizes the serenity. I also like that because you didn't use modern day building materials the work site always looked so clean.

[@GuyHeadbanger]

Nice take, three men with logs on their shoulders and an axe in their hands! You guys are such an inspiration!

[@Anteman]

Best Boi Doggo and Oldtimer were my favorite MC's in this story. The dialog was a little lacking, at times, but the character development was solid, and story progression was great. No flowery prose or overly dramatic scenes just steady, comfortable progression. I rate ten out of ten stars.

[@RedRocketthefirst]

Best comment

[@Bokooda]

Hypnotic. No language barrier. No chitter chatter. Just making and building something in any wood, in any pat of the world. Class

[@boohooboo]

takes me at least 3 starts to get through a blockbuster movie. but somehow, i watched this 1 hour straight thru. great content.

[@bettyannbetsedea2297]

I’m so proud of you all helping each other. One day we all have to service and learn how to build without noisy machines. Your never too old or young too learn. Like the good old days says my mama. I give you thumbs up.❤

[@FergusScotchman]

You know what the best part of this is to me? These young men must have learned all this from their fathers or someone close to them, and that must have been an amazing bonding and life experience.

[@allaussietraveller9879]

Two of them are father and son.

[@JoAnnArsenault-xn2bv]

Now we have KZbin! This is extremely interesting! Thanks for sharing...❤

[@hobiebassassassin9136]

I'm not sure whats more remarkable, the Viking House or never talking to each other 😊

[@shannruggles7238]

I'm sure they spoke 2 one another in between camera videos. Pretty Amazing Building!!

[@janskeet1382]

I felt that to film this in silence gave it a spiritual element that shone out of it.

[@mcdougalvalentine5801]

For a moment, I thought that dog would get one of them to speak. The film is nearly over & it hasn't happened yet. I really love everything about this video. I want to shut up & build a viking house.

[@trashcant4053]

These guys really made a house and multiple 5 star meals in the wilderness and I cant even drink water without choking.

[@joshuanewcombe8454]

Don't feel bad, my wife trips over air

[@MT95p]

@@joshuanewcombe8454 beter triping then striping the say

[@PrincessDerpy]

Always a lot of cool little things you learn by watching these videos when you're someone like me who lives in mostly neighborhoods! Like the bark used as a windmill to turn the chicken, thats so clever!

[@harryschaefer8563]

I hope your dog is well rewarded for being such a good doggy!

[@Natalie-nt2ec]

they took quarantine too a whole new level

[@PCOldskool]

4 months before governments took over everyone's lives.

[@Natalie-nt2ec]

@@PCOldskool their spidey sense's knew it was coming

[@jamesrdknight]

Watched it in bed and it was like the fire was in my bedroom!

[@KrolKaz]

THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO DO MOAR!!

[@heidichynoweth1749]

to* ;)

[@razzrazz5026]

12:50 at night and I can’t stop looking at the vid like if I’m going to build a Viking house lol..love that there isn’t any unnecessary noise or narration 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sabitaquaoremtesbikutakor5988]

So good to See the „Vikings“ with nails soft metal and etc.

[@morenowg]

Excellent… I can also imagine the friendship bond being built as well as the home. Food looked amazing as well. Good to have a good cook on a project like that.

[@gregoryhoover2388]

What you've said here shows you have REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE in such matters. It saddens me that so many men will live their entire lives and have no idea whatsoever about the wisdom of what you have said here.

[@morenowg]

@@gregoryhoover2388 thank you for your kind words.

[@ScevenofTwistingNeth]

This is, for some reason, the most soothing thing I have watched all quarantine

[@dpaulku]

Kudos to the camera man and sound tech. No wind buffeting at all. Plenty of clean detail. Thank you!

[@user-os3vj1cj5j]

Ваши варианты мне нравится, два венца, и остальное! Круто, ,,,, круто,,,,, круто! Парни вам респект!

[@MrHocotateFreight]

Gotta love well-sharpened tools. Me and dad would call tools sharpened that well "frikin Lazer beams", just like the axe you barely had to swing to split the wood

[@DrumApe]

Telling a story without saying a word. Amazing stuff!

[@UPGardenr]

Now if I could get my Wife to do that

[@trojanthedog]

I watched this right through. Just sat and watched. Just realised how calm I am now. Strangely kind of proud too. This was pure guy TV!

[@sparkythancztwise]

I'm not a guy, and I love it. Pure guy TV for guys and women who love men? Cat in a ball on my lap and I'm in heaven watching. Wishing I could be there , mostly silent (a rare question well timed, if invited), lending a hand now and then (if/when welcome) and watching to learn. And yeah, I like "roughing it" in the woods more than any "spa pampering" (shudder).

[@festihead]

everytime I watch one of these after getting baked its like 4am n light ffs! awesome sstuff lads love it

[@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible]

Lets turn to God let's repent and ask for forgiveness let's study God's word let's thank God for sending Jesus and all He's done thank you God! Shepherdschapelcom Theseasonorg explains whole bible God bless

[@zinnia3684]

@@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible Faith in this age of Grace. Pastor Charles Lawson.

[@stonedape3285]

@@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible random af

[@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible]

@@stonedape3285 I share truth wherever I'm lead

[@markschuler1511]

@Bill do you really think you're winning anyone over by posting random jesus stuff in the comment sections of videos that have absolutely nothing to do with christianity(or any other religion)? This is why people are fleeing organized religion.

[@RobertReese-qw7zm]

Never get tired of watching these videos

[@jenmurphy7777]

Suffering from a migraine here...and I find this so soothing. Just what i needed, thank you!

[@TAOutdoors]

Glad to help

[@jodofly1158]

I would have thought this would be the WORST video to watch with a migraine.. I feel like the beat in my head would sync with some of the thuds

[@JG-bo3cp]

It's a joy to work in the woods with men who know what they're doing and not complaining about crap. Thanks!

[@TallulahBelle3276]

Amazing skills. Beautiful place. 💝🌎💝

[@pocatefo1]

Ver tus videos me da mucha paz, me tranquliza y da mucho placer. Es muy bello ver padre e hijo compartiendo éstas actividades. Yo ya no tengo a mi padre.

[@Hooverpixie24]

The crackle of the fire. The sound of feet walking in woods. I’m home here.

[@fatooshtkd]

Move over......

[@artistalisonwinfield-burns4455]

The fresh smell of the wood and fallen leaves. The herbs.The smoke of the fire. So delightful.

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Yes, you can almost smell it....

[@user-os3vj1cj5j]

Сруб это круто и главное минимум отделки и тепло, на много лучше чем любая ⛺🎪

[@777thetruth2]

EXCELLENT BUILD MEN! These types of skills used to be taught to all young boys, (And girls watched and helped!) in the past, but sadly disappeared because of modern lifestyle changes. Today, it is only kept alive by good men like you who still see the value. Again, great job and thanks for posting!

[@J.A.huscher]

This video makes me wanna build And I don't even know how to build

[@audilol9845]

Well yes but actually no. Times have changed so not all old ways need to still be continued. Nothing bad with this but build houses with different materials and in different ways so in a way we are learning the NEW old ways. Not picking a fight, just saying.

[@nathanbedfordforrest9546]

@@audilol9845 The old ways are important in case society collapsed. Better to know how to do it and not need it.

[@Sofasurfa]

I commented before that now as an old woman I remember my childhood in Dorset building all sorts of camps and dens with my brothers. I know we don’t need these skills but they are useful. I repaired my back gate using things I learnt as a child, I can also repair my clothes, again not needed but useful.

[@nachosareprettycool8344]

Please tell me I’m not the only one who watched the entire thing without fast forwarding. Ps: you guys make this interesting to watch (not that it isn’t interesting to begin with

[@JH-zi7fq]

@Jan Olsen Hej Jan. Our ancæstors used what was available so ofcourse they built Huse like this one too.. But yeah. Birk is more used in Denmark, but is it also more widespread in DænMark?

[@JH-zi7fq]

Okai then. You are not the only Ape who did that.. 💚

[@dotcassilles1488]

I will replay often.

[@xawiercz]

No you are not :o)

[@viikkix]

@@dotcassilles1488 sjdtw

[@jacksprat3009]

We used to do similar things in Boy Scouts. Had competitions where each troop was supplied with poles and rope and had a time limit to build what we could. Built signal towers, huts, etc etc. Camping we built fire pits and the tools to hang pots, stools etc. A good scout troop is a good thing for kids.

[@jasonbuck5256]

Sadly, woodcraft is actively discouraged in todays Boy Scouts.

[@jacksprat3009]

@@jasonbuck5256 - Really? If that's so, it's a d*mn shame. Being out in the woods, camping, learning how to build a safe fire, pitch a tent, make shelters teaches independence, self-confidence, being part of a team and an appreciation of Nature.

[@lifealoneinthemountains]

The forest is so beautiful, thank you for sharing the video, wish you good health

[@ingydings]

What a good dog, helping out so much! Legend!

[@Dungeon_Nymph0102]

I love how they built an entire house, then build a mallet!

[@MzClementine]

heebie jeebies 😆🤣🙂

[@viski357]

I honestly think it was a random idea, and a good one!

[@floathouse2]

This style of bark long house is much older than the Vikings, and contains most of the elements of hunter gatherer nomads all the way up to the last couple hundred years. All nomadic shelters, have several elements in common. One, they are close to potable water, they are close to fishing, snare or trapped game food sources, and they are close to natural building material, dry or dead wood, bark, sand and clay, shale, slate and particularly field stone, plus cattails. You do a particularly good job of showing the essential requirements for any primitive shelter. One, it must be dried in, that is a solid barrier against rain and wind. Hypothermia can kill you quick, particularly if low temperature (snow level) is accompanied by high winds. Second is your depiction of a central lined fire pit. That’s really accurate to nomadic shelters. As is the burnt ends of building poles. You’re doing excellent work. Keep it up.

[@MrGnorts]

what do you mean by "dried in"? thank you

[@nathanbedfordforrest9546]

The Viking tent was plain, practical, and brilliant. Tent frames were discovered on a buried, ninth-century Viking ship in Gokstad in Sandar, Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway.The bottoms of a pair of crossed beams were inserted in each of two ends of a square wooden platform. Then, a pole was run through each pair of beams near their tops. Next, a rectangular piece of material 5 meters (17 ft) long by 4 meters (14 ft) wide was draped across the pole and its ends were secured to the other two sides of the platform.[10]The 3-meter-tall (11 ft) tent could be set up in minutes, and it provided its users with a dry shelter with a wooden floor. There was even a decorative element in the four dragons’ heads carved into the tops of the support beams, two of which looked one way while their companions gazed in the opposite direction.

[@table_scrap]

@@MrGnorts "dried in" essentially means that inside the shelter; you are safe from the elements.

[@otimo144]

You guys should sing some songs, that is what my friends and I did when we where doing a ton labor stuff. Gets so much fun lol

[@alihopkins2851]

So good to see 2 men working together ❤

[@topherh5093]

Mighty lucky to come across those wild growing roofing nails

[@richardbrink5404]

Would you have them forge the nails with freshly mined iron ore😂

[@mateomassoni]

just watched every second of this video and was never once bored

[@movimientolatinodjquirozca4342]

Me too and I am a female who doesn't like living in the forest🤷

[@janskeet1382]

When he started to make his own saw horse at the beginning, i thought, “Oh yeah! I want to do this!”

[@edithgomez8092]

Love every video amazing building skills these video is 4 years old but i can see it over and over !!! Thank You.

[@iraidalodevic568]

Is good to watch and learn ,we are going to need shelters when the moment comes.I admire people like you .From Puerto Rico island.Beautifull work of art

[@Ottohagop]

Who else was recommend this after starting Valheim? Great work and dedication on keeping skills and traditions alive.

[@frankmelesky2252]

Yes, I watched the entire video without fast-forwarding. I was mesmerized. The skills these guys have are awesome, including the cooking. I wish that I had become a craftsman and could do this, but my time has passed.

[@jimwalsh5151]

Frank Melesky you can achieve the small things. Like crafting a bowl or spoon. That in itself is a great achievement. Never say never!

[@davekelders283]

This video is truly asmr for me. I gladly put this up before i go to bed and fall asleep dreaming about better times. Damn you Dutch government for banning camping and hutmaking in dutch forrests!!!

[@jerrybeilgard5824]

I love work. I can watch it ALL day. And what a great feast at the end. Thats livin'!

[@ShawnDietzer]

Bush crafter's paradise. I've never seen so many straight logs in all my life.

[@jouretvincent8813]

Extra, magnifique travaille ,recherche de l’authentique ,de nos origine , en plus sa a l'air très bon !

[@johno140]

It's amazing what you fellas did there putting up that Viking A-frame shelter quickly, and efficiently.(Looked like hard work to me!) Job well done man! P.s. the skewered beef, and chicken covered with that combination of fried bats, and spices looked ...YUMMY!! ..It's all good. Bravo to all Bushcrafters! Cool beans.

[@kristophergarroutte6843]

This video is so great I didn't even realize it was an hour long.. I was so entertained and fascinated by everything that I completely lost track of time.. Gorgeous scenery and awesome build.