Why Just Any Cookware Won't Do - Prepping Gear Review Part II - Remote Alaska Cabin Life

[@texasbk1333]

Practicality, sensibility & talking dogs. “You had me at hello” ❤🇨🇱

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

LOL! Who knew Kenai was Scottish huh?! :-) LOL! Thank you so much BK!

[@PandJsHomesteadAdventure]

Hi Alone! Great info! Its always been a dream of ours to visit a few months out of the year. As for moving, I think where we are is the place we will grow old! Another great video!

[@terrancejoynes8952]

I've only watched two of your videos.. but I am totally impressed..!! You're awesome! 🙂

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhhh well thank you kindly Terrance! 🤗I certainly hope you get to more of my videos! They slowly get better (in my opinion) as you go!

[@Mrs.AD0099]

"One is none, and two is one." Brilliant!!!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

The saying originated with the Navy Seals. Adapted by preppers or gals living in Alaska! :-) Thank you so much!

[@missykemp3063]

I live In Minnesota.. I am from Iowa. Love watching Alaska utube family's.

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

I never saw this video 5 months ago..glad it came up today

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I have a playlist that has every single VLOG video in order. Who knows! Maybe you missed another one! LOL! Thank you so much! 🧡🤗💚

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska ill have to check

[@johnjaco5544]

Been living this life for 40 years, I have backups for the backups. Wish we could have met years ago. Stay warm and keep prepping.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I dont mention it on the videos but I usually go to one more level! One is none. Two is one. Three is done. I will keep on prepping so I can make this life work! Thank you John! :-)

[@johnjaco5544]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska There is no doubt your gonna make it work👌

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I sure will! And thank you for joining my journey! :-)

[@teeh917]

Kenai needs to make more appearances! 😍 Great information on preps too !

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Kenai is as scared of a camera as he is of the bathtub! I do try! So glad you like the video Teresa! :-)

[@shawnjustice6862]

Hello again, from Charleston WV! I told ya about the bubble wrap on the window.... LOL 😂 I recently lost my husband of 30 yrs to Esophagus Cancer... It was stage 4 before we found out what was wrong an he lived a short 6 months after the diagnosis..... He was my best friend, my High school sweet heart. We have 3 children, 2 beautiful girls an 1 Son who we lost in 2004. He and my Father were both in a fetal car accident. I am at a stage in my life that I need a change, I have been looking at making a drastic move to AK. I don't mind the being alone part AT ALL, I have found that being alone is quite therapeutic for me. I want to tell you what a blessing you are with all the information you have given while on your own journey. It has been so helpful in a lot of the decisions I have been making for my own journey. I do enjoy your weekly videos an look forward to the upcoming ones for sure. Thank you so much, God bless you an who knows, we may run into each other out there in AK at the nearest store.... Lol Many blessings to you and Kenai. Thank you again

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I have seen some absolutely gorgeous remote cabins and property in WV! I was just looking through Zillow when searching for my Alaska property but I never priced them! But like you said, it's a drastic move to Alaska! I hope my videos help prepare you for that cabin journey! Sounds like you have been through a lot of loss and many people come to Alaska to "start over" but it's tough! And if we met at a grocery store sometime that would be awesome! :-)

[@mimiashford5544]

Just discovered your channel today & LOVE your vids! Watching from TN (newly moved from OR.)

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hello Mimi! So glad you found my channel! I post every Thursday and sometimes something more off topic on Sundays (time permitting) Thank you so much! :-)

[@joycetompkins3680]

That was so cute with Kenai...made my day!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Who knew he was Scottish right?! Silly dog! :-)

[@Sergio54321]

That sounds like the late great Rowdy Roddy Piper’s WWF/WWE entrance theme with the bagpipes. Bravo! He’s my favorite wrestler.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Scotland the Brave! It really is a great song! :-)

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

I live in Mississippi and recently started following your channel. Although I am not planning to move to Alaska I am getting lots of great information from your channel. This past year I have went through a big change myself. My husband lost his job as a farm manager and the house that was included in the job. We had to move from a 3 bedroom home into a tiny dilapidated camper his brother had. I have had multiple spinal surgeries due to Scoliosis and hadn’t worked in years but ended up having to go back to work to pay for a shed home I bought… so here I am in my retirement years working again to pay for it .I really am enjoying your ideas and Alaska is beautiful! You’re an inspiration ❤️

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hello Leslie! WOW you certainly have gone through some serious changes in your life! You KZbin name makes complete sense! I hope my channel can help you out in every way possible! Or at least be a source of entertainment! Alaska is absolutely beautiful and it's not for everyone! Mostly because of that white snowy stuff! 🤪 I hope everything gets better for you soon! You are very welcome here and it is an honor to have you along for my journey! Thank you so much Leslie! 🧡🤗💚 And I am very sorry for the late response!

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska thank you so much ❤️

[@roystephens1534]

You are one smart and savvy woman !!! Great video !!! Thanks

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you kindly Roy! So glad you are enjoying my videos! Very cool! :-)

[@PeriWinkle33957]

🙋🏼‍♀️ central Indiana. I love Kenai’s choice of music! He probably chose it because he’s Scottish and loves the pipes! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐶

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Scotland the Brave! That crazy mutt! As long as he doesn't want to start wearing a kilt! I have been seeing a few of the commenters from Indiana! Welcome! 😁

[@catherinecooper2360]

Watching from Milwaukee, WI and remembering early life off grid. Thank you! I appreciate your forthright expression. You out it in the line and don't exaggerate or play games.

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

Your a very smart Woman

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Lessons learned the hard way in most instances! Live an learn right?! 😁

[@coloringjenn1975]

I'm from Alabama ♥️ always planned on doing exactly what you are doing when my kids were grown, but life happened and I'm raising my 2 grandchildren ages 3 and 4. So I'm living thru you🥰

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

One of my favorite Alaska channels is a guy who moved his family from Alabama! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIevmXWBjJ2lZ8k But raising 2 grandkids after raising your kids is a lot! I know its worth it! RESPECT!! It's an honor to have you join me here for my journey! :-)

[@dndmnfarm]

My husband and I plan to move out into northeast Colorado, near Brush and Fort Morgan, in the next couple of months. We will be homesteading with solar power, well water, and large greenhouses for vegetables year round. I'm going to start making my own wash soap, and this video was fabulous to teach me how! You are awesome, and I'm so impressed with how you're living. Keep it up girl! Oh, and give Kenai a smooch and a squeeze from me. My two German Shepherds are getting jealous of how he gets to live. 😉❤️

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh that is So awesome! I know I don't have to tell you but you will LOVE IT!! And your German Shepherds are going to love all the space! I know Brush and Fort Morgan well (fishing)! I am so happy for you (and hubby) that you will finally be living your dream! I will get my greenhouse going someday soon as well! I hope! 🤭🧡

[@josefaortiz1728]

Brooklyn NY nephew lives in Juneau I've you alot of credit on your accomplishments learning alot from your channel be well and safe I dont like the hot weather

[@jiminalaska]

Scotland the Brave, a great song. I love Celtic music. Cast iron is what I use also. A guy came in the store today and said Glennallen was close to record snow this year. Looks like you are sharing in the snow fall. 41 here today. Got a line on a cabin west of Glennallen, we will see how it turns out.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

It's been a while since I've made it to Glennallen but I have heard of the snow! It's like all of Alaska! 41 will melt a lot of snow! Finally a possible property huh?! That's so awesome! I hope it works out! Watch out for the Muskeg though! :-) What am I saying! You know what you're doing!

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Loving the Scottish reference and pipes! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Sounds like you have thought everything out thoroughly. Enjoying your videos from Iowa. Sadly not the auld country. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[@RusticByNature]

Thanks for sharing. I am watching from Anchorage but live 45 miles north in palmer.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I do love visiting Palmer! Such a nice old timey feel there! Anchorage is more of a get in and get out kind of place for me. Nice but too many people! :-) Thank you! :-)

[@huntertray7456]

This was a good and very informative video. Pictures of my grandson and coffee would be at the top of my list to bring. ☕️ ❤️

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Well thank you so much! Oh I totally understand coffee!! And I did bring pictures too! Just had to! :-)

[@vianonamitchell4114]

❤️Kenai cracks me up😂 Love it!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Right!? Who knew Kenai was Scottish! Crazy! :-) LOL

[@larryag99]

Having recently moved several states away, I would recommend being very careful what you sell off to move. Selling off durable goods, like tools, cookware, quality clothing, etc simply because you don't have room to take it with you, in my opinion is a waste of valuable money. If you sell something at 50% (or more) over what it would cost to replace, you are wasting funds you could use elsewhere. Yes, it may cost you money to rent a trailer or truck, but that will be FAR less than replacement costs. I only sold off the things I no longer wanted, hadn't used in years, and saw no need for those things in my new location. I bought my own cargo trailer, packed it up myself at my pace, then rented a storage unit near where I moved to store the things I would not need immediately. Again, these were things I knew I would need at the new location (at some point), and they would be expensive to repurchase. Also keep in mind, if it was a quality item when you originally purchased the item, it will be unlikely you will be able to purchase the same quality today (i.e. they don't make it like they used to). After setting up for my immediate needs at the new location, I then bought (and built) some additional storage buildings to move the stuff out of the rental unit. I spent a little extra money moving the items, and to temporarily store them off-site, but that gave me some breathing room to decide how I wanted to set up the new place the way I wanted it, having spent some time there. As it turned out, things at the new location were much different than I originally thought. Plan for your plans to change... because they most likely will.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I think the biggest "lie" that is told about moving to Alaska is to get rid of everything because it costs so much to move up here. And that's true but wow everything is so expensive up here and your choices are not as great. I only packed what I would need to literally survive a winter. When my son comes up with a Uhaul with all my stuff it will be a lot of stuff. I kept ALL my tools and thankfully some dressers. And I cant find an open top 55 gallon poly drum in the entire state of Alaska! So he will bring be 4-8 in the Uhaul. I did enjoy just throwing away a lot of stuff I carried with me from house to house. Sometimes never even opening the box again. I filled that dumpster to the very top but I kept all the good stuff! Thank you Larry!

[@carolynedwards6132]

I live in country Australia /state Queensland/ town ingham enjoying your u tub stories of living in Alaska, live how your so help full you have thought of everything. Your amazing, doing this on your own.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Carolyn! All the way from Australia! So cool! I did do years or research before moving to Alaska. Maybe too many years! LOL But I did want my KZbin channel to be helpful to others. Even if they don’t choose to live in Alaska. It is an honor to have you along for my journey up here! Thank you so much for the comment and the compliments! :-)

[@mytinyretirement]

LOVE those drapes. Cast iron all the way! Oh Kenai! How horrible! Great saying. It looks like you've been planning this lifestyle for a long time...good for you.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I do love to sew! Nothing easier than making drapes! It time I will only have cast iron cookware. I am almost there! I absolutely love cast iron cooking! I have been planning this life for many years. Sitting in Colorado I would day dream about it. Learning and practicing was how I copped with not being in Alaska yet. Who knew Kenai was Scottish! Crazy! :-)

[@charlesquick3091]

I honestly am envious of you! I just found your channel and I'm subscribing right now... I am a unemployed man from Missouri...who is dependent on a pharmacy for my thyroid medication every month... I wish and dream of living in a remote wilderness areas building a cabin, gardening, hunting, fishing, etc... Respectfully

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Charles I am so glad you found my channel! If you cant live your dream to live in a remote cabin now, stay tuned and live vicariously through this channel until it does happen! Missouri has so many nice remote properties too. Just not enough snow! LOL! Anyway thank you so much for the sub and for commenting! I really do appreciate it! :-)

[@Chancey464]

This has always been my dream. Snow, pines, clean air, sounds of nature, mountains, trees. 💜 I subscribed after your video popped up, I will live through your videos. [Snow always catches my eye with a cabin nestled in it covered in snow].💜

[@charlesquick3091]

Ok... I have watched every one of your videos... And I realized that even though this video is not over I am wanting the next one to post.. come on Thursday! 😁 Yes I watched it twice....

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

LOL I love it! Nothing more flattering than someone binge watching my channel! And sometimes even twice! I always release a new video for Thursday mornings! Short of losing my internet or power during uploads, which hasn't happened yet! Thank you so much for subscribing, watching and commenting! I really do appreciate that! :-)

[@ashleyanderson2859]

2 is 1 and 1 is none! You are a planner. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it! Sounds advice on your kitchen items, finding quality can be a challenge anymore. Love cast iron! From your 1st video in the series, added items for your vehicle if you don't already carry them could include spare belts and at least one wiper blade. Thanks and be safe!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Yes cast iron is absolutely the best! I will buy cast iron anything when I see it at yard sales or thrift stores! On my crazy trip from Colorado to Washington, I made sure I had spare belts and I had an old set of wiper blades as back up. Before I left I swapped them even though they were not too bad. So just kept the set as backups. Nothing like watching your wiper blade fly off while driving a wet highway! :-) Thank you Ashley!

[@jorgequinones991]

Helpful information. Thanks for the update.

[@mrs.h3]

Great practical advice. You have given me some ideas and I am taking notes. Thank you and God bless!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Important to have good quality stuff! So glad the video was helpful! Thank you so much! 🧡💚

[@india1422]

I’m Scottish and I was a bit surprised to hear massed pipe and drums. A bit nostalgic as I now live in Switzerland

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Scotland the Brave! I could listen to that all day! Well maybe not all day but I do like it! Can't go wrong in Switzerland! :-)

[@johninalaska4437]

You definitely thought things out, good for you but, if you want to be really self suffient, you need to befriend some Alaska Native Elders to teach you how to preserve without all those modern implements. The Elders didn't have any of those or not many of them back in the day. There just may be a time when you can't buy those things or get to a store that sells them. Just a thought, thanks for sharing.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I love that idea John! Since Alaska has so many Alaskan Native Tribes, I was definitely going to learn about their cultures. I bet I would at least have to get past Cheechako first! :-) Like you said they have lived here for centuries so they know what to do! I've watched so many documentaries about the Alaskan Natives and its amazing how they still do things today that their ancestors did.

[@johninalaska4437]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Did you mean John or Jim?

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Sorry John! I shouldn't be up this late :-) I fixed it!

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Good advice and the dog cracked me up.🤣

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed the video! :-)

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

I’m watching from Venice Fl! LoL. I just found your channel and I think it’s very informative no matter where we live. Especially in today’s society. You just never know.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Beverly! I always try to make these videos relatable to any state or country! Because like you said, You NEVER know! :-)

[@Chancey464]

The items that you are showing is what I use on a daily bases, cast-iron & metal & wooden utensils in the 48.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Awesome! I did the same in Colorado as well. Buy good stuff and you can pass it on to your children someday! :-)

[@margiecookietaylor689]

Moody Alabama. Enjoying your videos.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Welcome Margie! Thank you so much! :-)

[@woollyrhinoadventures1654]

I think two of the hardest parts of making the move is trying to decide what not to bring and what to do with the things you are not bringing. Your video really helps with the first part of that decision-making. I struggle with the second part. I can't just store stuff I don't use now forever. For example, all the plaques, certificates, and awards, that used to cover my "I love me" wall in the office. I'll never need to display them again, but I find it hard to even think about throwing them away.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I had similar "I love me" stuff as well. All my arts and crafts stuff I made and was so proud of. I gave it all away and it was kind of hard but liberating. I think with plaques and certificates, you could take some good pictures of them maybe? I noticed now that as hard as it was to give away or throw things away at the time, I don't even think twice about it now. No idea what those mean to you but you will still need things to hang on the wall of your cabin too you know! You have that entire loft you could completely cover! :-)

[@mimiashford5544]

I went through the same thing when my boys were grown & knew they wouldn't want all the little art projects, love notes, crafts, report cards, awards, etc that I gathered from them through the years so I decided to photograph everything and put it in digital format for them to have later if they ever want to 'stroll down memory lane" and threw everything out. It was a good way to free up space but not totally get rid of those precious memories. I DID save the sports equipment for them for their own children as well as few irreplaceable mementos (first blanket, first shoes... and made sure everything fit into one of those plastic bins w/covers. I taped their names to them & they are available when they want them. :) I'm currently doing the same digitizing of ALL the family photo albums (there are dozens) to de-clutter and free up space as well. Technology CAN help us in some ways....

[@comfortouch]

My certificates and awards I laminated and put them in the filing cabinet. I also took quality photos (of everything important, including insurance papers, mortgage, titles for car and home, passport and ID's etc) in case of fire.

[@lappf]

I've been thinking about your garden this spring. You need a battery powered electric fence to protect the perimeter of your garden. you can get these at hardware stores, some big box stores and even online. I would suggest at least 4 strands of wire to protect from everything from rabbits to moose and bears. put the bottom strand at 8" above ground and then space them at whatever intervals you want. you can't let the bottom strand touch any weeds because it will short them out, so you will have to clear them out. you will also need the fence posts as well. From the pictures from one of your videos where your garden will be you might as well not plant a garden until you do this because the animals will eat everything up as fast as it comes above ground. One other benefit is after the bears and moose get stung a time or two they will probably take another route around your place. Wishing you well.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I am definitely going to get some electrical fencing! Looking to get some around the cabin first so I don’t have to worry so much about just going out my front door! :-) But you are so correct about the garden. Don’t even bother without an electric fence. A regular fence might work but the power a moose or bear has will make a regular fence a minor inconvenience without that shock! I watched a couple videos showing bears and moose touching the wire and it’s comical. I didn’t know about them getting shorted out. I’ve also seen some fencing that has plastic posts so you can move the fencing around but I’d do some log posts for sure! Thank you very much! :-)

[@owenscanlan7096]

Lol love ur dog talking , so clever, enjoying ur vids

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

HA! Thank you Owen! Who knew Kenai was Scottish huh! :-)

[@owenscanlan7096]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska lol keeps us entertained for sure , stay safe!!

[@valhere3950]

Hi from Florida. I recently found your channel with the video of your Starlink install. I've subscribed & am now watching your videos in order starting from the beginning. I love Alaska & have visited many times, mostly by cruise ship but have twice gone on vacation there in the interior, one of which was still in the winter (month of March) or it may have been "Spring" to you but definitely "Winter" to me. I think that time was my favorite visit since I was able to see so much more of the beauty of Alaska. I often ponder moving there when I retire but I don't think I could live that far away from my children & future grandchildren. So I'll just continue to visit when I can. I admire what you're doing & appreciate the beautiful views you show us.

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Good job young lady. It’s always a pleasure to see someone with their sh t together ! 🤗

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh thank you Stephen! Maybe I just don't film the real mess ups?? Nah! :-)

[@NotSoRemoteAlaska]

One is none two is one and three even better. Backup to your backups and the ability to fixing if needed. Also thinking outside the box is a big help. Great show thanks for sharing. God bless

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I usually try to have 2-3 backups of some kind. Some of them may not be preferable but it's definitely better than nothing. Like your dollar a day prep videos though, you can add variety to some backups to not make it so bad. And if you can make something dual or triple purpose even better. It's an ongoing goal though. There is always something that needs to be backed up or replaced. :-)

[@doctorjoey3]

I'm learning so much viewing your videos . I'm 75, and living in Flagler Beach, Florida . I'm not a cold weather person, and have previously mentioned being a Wisconsin Escapee when I discovered Florida during a Spring Break weekend in the late 60's . Cold weather was never the same, and I finally moved permanently in 1994 . Before that I did camp, kayak, and enjoy cross country skiing with my Saint Bernard . I have camped and kayaked around most of the US, but then again in the warmer weather . Enough about me, back you you ..

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Well Wisconsin sure gets more than its fair share of snow. I love snow and hate the heat! Well except the heat from a wood fire. LOL! :-)

[@klancyjones726]

Good morning Goldilocks. It's nice to wake up and have coffee with you. 😉 Hope all is well with you. Thanks for sharing. ♥️

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

All is great Klancy! And THANK YOU for always watching and commenting! :-)

[@rbhhaner6151]

Yes we love our rocket stove.. We have an outdoor cooking fire pit. A rocket stove and a propane stove and cook top.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I am planning a covered outdoor kitchen! I hope :-)

[@kevinschneck7307]

I love the practical application of your prepared mindedness. Here in Maine we head "up to camp" to indulge our off grid dreams and practice our skills but do not have to commit to the lifestyle. Love your down to earth style and the reality of living remotely.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I have been planning this move to Alaska for so many years. I practiced some of what I learned while on my camping trips. (Obviously not raising chickens while camping) :-) And I did a ton of research on KZbin! But I knew I was going to commit to the lifestyle one day. I'm so glad that day is now! And I'm really glad I prepared as much as I did! :-) Thank you Kevin! :-)

[@mariedamon5655]

What a lovely life you are liveing .i found this very interesting x

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Marie! :-)

[@sandrarice5575]

Texas, staying put on a farmstead. Very good video!100%

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Sandra! :-)

[@MattAK]

When I move up next year I'm planning on buying a 6x12 cargo trailer. Whatever fits in it gets to come, anything else gets sold. The only large pieces of furniture I want to bring are my grandma's old solid oak dining table and my Purple mattress (and any Ikea I can fit in), so between my Tundra and the trailer I should be able to fit most of my things.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I suggest you bring as much as you possibly can! A 6x12 will fill up really quickly too! Yes you can buy anything in Alaska but you will find that your choices are limited and everything is more expensive. I always recommend to bring up as much as you possible can afford to! Oh and many websites (including some items on Amazon) will not ship to Alaska. No IKEA out here so even if you decide you don't like it anymore, I think IKEA items resell quickly! You have time to plan! I bet you are excited though! 🧡🤗💚

[@comfortfoodmama5618]

Enjoying your You Tube channel from Washington. I’ve been to Alaska twice, it’s so beautiful!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hello Washington! I almost moved to Washington! So you have been here twice and was able to leave it behind? I don't see how that is possible! 🤣 Alaska misses you!

[@teresahunter7645]

Another awesome video, with great information! I loved Kenai's little stolen moments of fame...😁🤣! I live in western NC. While I'm not off grid like you are, the pandemic taught me a lot of life lessons...always be prepared for the unexpected! I taught myself to waterbath & pressure can foods, and had a container garden. You can never be too prepared! Take care of yourself & Kenai! Look forward to your video nxt week! 🙏

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Everybody keeps talking about Kenai's moment! I have no idea what they are talking about! :-) LOL. I'd rather grow too much and give some away or even feed the ravens with extras! This kind of life just cant be done without a pressure canner or water bath. Thank you as always Teresa! :-)

[@teresahunter7645]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I agree with you! I'm not able to grow all I need, but I do buy from local markets to preserve for years to come. Maybe those were "ghost" scenes of Kenai...lol. Take care, and stay safe! 🙏

[@andreayoung3467]

Watching from sunny South Carolina

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Welcome Andrea! I am so happy you found my channel! I post a new video every Thursday! Stay tuned! :-)

[@lissaflatt9500]

Good video. I live in North West Indiana by Lake Michigan. Nothing like you experience as far as living off the grid. I like the idea of making use of your canning jars for taking supplies with you to Alaska. I have canned in the past, it's a great feeling to see all the jars in the pantry. And the taste is worth the effort. Peace

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Canning is fun and has such a great feeling of accomplishment. Almost adds to the fun of cooking. Now if there was just a way to make doing dishes fun! :-) LOL

[@markkeifert3207]

It looks as though we started living Off-Grid about the same time. I moved up from the west side of the Denver area & spent my first night here on Aug. 3, '21. You passed within 9 mi of my place on your way up to Baggs, WY. If I need something from the store sometime from around Dec.- late May I have to snowmobile out 8 mi to where I park my truck & then 25 miles to town & then back home the same way. I have Solar & a couple of backup gens. I do have a shallow well on my land. I have to bring it 200 yrds to the Cabin which makes it relatively convenient. I use snow water in the winter for utility water. I live in an Aspen Wooded area of which my 'compound' has been carved out. The Cabin is a 1978 model that folks used seasonally & didn't really put much effort into maintaining. That's a challenge! I can stick pipe together but I'm not a carpenter so I've got a lot to learn. Anyway, You are very inspirational & I like your approach to living the way we do. Talk to you later...

[@1962mrmongoman]

All very good points. I live in southern Ontario Canada . Living alone in remote Alaska is a huge commitment. I am sure its not easy sometimes. I commend you for being so independent . I hope you find a good dependable honest person to help with the things you haven't been able to do . Cheers. :)

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Well howdy neighbor! It is not easy sometimes but I really do enjoy it. Expect the best but prepare for the worst! I have found a great contractor to help me with the structural fixes and repairs I need done but I really am anxious to build stuff on my own after that. If only Kenai could run a chainsaw! :-)

[@hopeinhim9269]

We have a rocket stove and we really like it too as a back up. I am very much enjoying your videos.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

A rocket stove is probably the best back up survival tool you could ever own! So little amount of wood is used and it gets very hot! Thank you so much! 🧡🤗💚

[@realdeal7077]

Hi there, I just found your channel this weekend. I am from Toronto, Canada. I wasn't sure I would be into your channel, but can I say, I came to appreciate you and your channel and all your efforts. I am looking forward to watching your channel grow and your cabin becoming your vision. If I could add only one thing to your channel...LOL, I know. Get a vacuum sealer for your freezer storage. Think about it. I live in the city and I couldn't live without my favorite and most important kitchen tool. In your case, you would benefit mightily from this freezer tool too. Anyway... all the best. Keep up the good work. You got this.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Very sorry for the late response! I am very glad you found my channel! I am trying to make this channel more of the “Real Deal” LOL! :-) Informative, entertaining and throw in some humor. You have to have a sense of humor to live like this! But I also don’t want to be like the other channels. As for the vacuum sealer! I do have one. In my storage unit in Colorado. LOL! All my stuff comes up here in August though! The ONLY reason I didn’t pack it in the vehicle, it was just too big. My car was so packed tight I barely had room for my coffee cup! LOL! I hope you will join me for my journey here in Alaska and I look forward to seeing you in the comments often! Thank you so much! :-)

[@selfesteem3447]

I was wondering what brand, haha Kenai is. The shape of his head, I've never seen a dog like him. I have a special place in my heart for black dogs and have rescued hundreds of dogs focusing on black dogs, working with rescue groups, or independently and getting them in loving indoor homes.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Make sure you watch Episode 13! That is how Kenai and I met! The comment section has a bunch of suggestions on his breed. I think he is just a mix of goof ball and teddy bear! And anyone that rescues animals has my utmost respect! You are always welcome here! 🧡🤗💚

[@BarryTree-u4f]

Im watching from Nova Scotia, Canada. Your videos are full of useful information. I actually saved the video on making your own laundry soap.

[@englishwoman7697]

Love your curtains!!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh thank you! I did make those too! Loved the fabric and love to sew! Thank you Judy! 😁

[@Tati44411]

I'm so glad I found your chanel. Im a 32 yo woman living alone in a remote cabin in Northetn Maine, well not alone... with my 2 cats😃 absolutely loving it... love the nature, wildlife and all that comes with it. It's not as easy as it seems to live alone remotely, especially for a female, but it is absolutely worth it. Loving your channel and wishing you best at whatever you do🏕

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hello there Tanya! Maine sure is beautiful and you get your fair share of snow! True this life sure isn't easy but so rewarding! If you found a way to get your cats to help stack wood, let me know please! :-) Why haven't you started a KZbin channel?? I am so glad you found my channel as well! Thank you for joining me on this journey! :-)

[@Tati44411]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaskaMaine is absolutely gorgeous, loving it a lot. They sure are lazy cats and won't help me stack my wood 😅😅😅 yet, they do love laying by that warm wood stove 💤 ... I guess I'm too shy, that's why I haven't started my own chanel, not sure where to start from, what to talk about on camera etc. haha Your are doing great, and your videos are so much fun to watch and are very helpful. May be i should start my own chanel as I do all kinds of stuff... gardening, mushroom foraging, berry picking, fishing, canning, cooking etc.😀

[@josephineflatt74]

I'm staying put here in Greeley, Pennsylvania, since I own with no payments except monthly bills.

[@sarabadara]

You are a freaking badass! So glad I subscribed to your channel. Love the saying "use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without"

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

HA! Thank you so much Sara! You could do this too! I borrowed the saying from Retherford Roamings in Alaska kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpvZgJyKa6aKmdU When she first said it, I was like oh yeah, I like that one! Thank you for the views, comment and the sub! I really do appreciate that! :-)

[@rayannespottedbull8578]

Just discovered your channel.. I have been watching for the last few hours now.. I live on the Blood Reserve in Southern Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦.. I am Caucasian. I am a mother of six boys .. I haul my water.. too it takes many trips to water my garden 🪴.. Anyways very much enjoy your channel.. keep going girl!!!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hello Rayanne! Thank you so much for watching my channel! Six boys WOW! I could barely handle two! But throw in a daughter and that makes up for it! (headache coming on)! :-) LOL! Nothing feels better than watering a garden though. Even after hauling it! But its so worth it! I hope to see you in the comments often Rayanne! Thank you so much! :-)

[@lorihunsaker1810]

Keep being strong. Love, love this info. I am in Kansas. Not looking to move at the moment. But, I don't know what God has in store. Bless you.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Lori, it's always good to have the info just in case! That way you are always prepared! Thank you so much! :-)

[@audreybrown1257]

Lol, cute dog.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Shhhhh not so loud! I call him that all the time but I think its going to his head a bit! LOL! Thank you Audrey! :-)

[@lennyt-man4229]

That was hilarious what u did with the pooch 🤣🤣🤣

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Crazy Kenai! Had no idea he was Scottish! I'm still not buying him a kilt though! :-)

[@lennyt-man4229]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lindamcauley4728]

Brilliant. Thanks 😊

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Linda!! :-)

[@laruedouglas1064]

Very informative. I'm from Iowa and don't plan on leaving for anywhere right now. I am 64 1/2.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Always good to have good quality stuff! I have found that spending the extra money for the quality always pays off. Thank you so much LaRue! 🧡💚

[@brandeesmith6825]

I'm in Pennsylvania. I'd love to move to Alaska one day. I have 3 small children right now and I wouldn't even know how to start to move them across country so I'll probably have to wait till they are grown like you did.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

It's worth the wait and gives you time to prepare! I had been studying up on this life for decades and I am still learning! It is fun to dream about it but always remember Brandee, LIVE YOUR DREAM! You could take an Alaskan cruise with the kiddos! I hope you make it here! It is SO worth it! Thank you so much Brandee! 🧡🤗💚

[@cfield1468]

I just found your channel I’m binge watching this weekend Especially love your wonderful dog. You were meant to find each other ❤️👍

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I am so happy you found my channel! And binge watching it! So awesome! Thank you! You will see in Episode 13 why Kenai is so important to me! I love this mutt! He is my buddy and my shadow! And he is spoiled rotten! And I do mean SPOILED! LOL! Thank you! :-)

[@kebbasda]

Hi there! Watching from Sunny Nevada. My oldest son keeps talking about buying land in Alaska. Idk why but I feel a pull. Love watching your adventures thanks for sharing your life! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@myrabunting6326]

I discovered your channel last night and I have binge watched and thoroughly enjoying your journey. We lived in Fairbanks in the mid 80’s on Ft Wainwright and even though it was town living there were still issues that most people in the lower 48 are unaware of. -50 temperature in the winter and during the summer the midnight sun. Please keep filming so we can live through your experiences and I will keep picking up tips on preparedness.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hello Myra! Yeah Fairbanks area gets the biggest temperature swings. -50 in winter then 80 in summer! That's crazy! And then they still have to deal with the longer days and nights. I post a new VLOG video every Thursday! I am very happy you will be joining me on this journey! You can live in Alaska again vicariously through my channel! Alaska misses you! Thank you Myra! :-)

[@zoompatrol]

Great video. You did a wonderful job planning your move! Stay safe and warm! Love Kenai!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I planned for years so I was able to get stuff a little at a time. I camped a lot so I got to "field test" certain things. Planning was fun but finally getting here was better! Thank you! :-) And Kenai thanks you too!

[@cherylcorley2819]

Hello from West Virginia!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Well hello there Cheryl! Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you will join me for my journey up here! :-)

[@sallyfrenette9643]

Old Town Maine where Old Town Canoes are made. We are not planning to move to AK but we really want to visit and then make that decision! I am learning so much about it from you. Thanks!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Whether you decide to move here or not, I always recommend a visit at least once! You will not regret it! I am so happy you are learning from my channel Sally! That is my goal! 😉🧡

[@naturelover6520]

I'm so happy to find a woman living off Grid , so we can do it too and we also like isolation.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I do have electricity! So not quite off grid but it is a remote dry cabin! At least with electricity I don't have to make solar a priority and the electricity will be a good backup! I cant even imagine what someone paid to get electricity all the way to my cabin! Even the electric company guys that had to switch it on (cabin was empty for 6 years) were kind of shocked. But yes! We sure can do it too! The isolation is the best part! Thank you Ann! :-)

[@wendycayless]

Watching from the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia. I spent 3 weeks in Alaska in 2015, and recently read and fell in love with To the Bright Edge of the World, and so your videos give me the visuals for the world the book created in my mind.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I will have to check that book out now! I'm so glad my videos can help with that! You should visit Alaska again! Alaska misses you! Always great to hear from Australia! Thank you so much Wendy! :-)

[@louismadrigal5718]

Glad I found your channel.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Welcome! I am very glad you found my channel! I post a new video on Thursdays! Glad to have you along for the journey! Thank you Louis! :-)

[@annettekilpela4723]

I’m watching from Minnesota. Every year I rent a off grid cabin to celebrate my birthday in January and it’s been well below zero. When I did it the first time I couldn’t convince any of my friends to join me, now I don’t even want anyone to come with me. I’ve done it for several years. I admire and envy you. I’m not real sure that I could handle the solitude but I’d sure love to try. There’s no chance of it happening. My husband would never do it so I’ll live that life thru you and you do the job well. Thanks for the adventure.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Nobody wanted to go to an off grid cabin? Get a nice fire going and what could be better?? But heck yeah, you did it anyway! That's so awesome! The solitude is the best part. It's so quiet sometimes I can hear my heart beating. And Kenai snoring! Well Annette, you live vicariously through my channel and make your husband watch! Maybe he will change his mind? It's the best life ever! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! :-) I hope you enjoy the ride!

[@jorgequinones991]

I seen ice boxes in cabins in KZbin. You can use one of those.

[@normamccomas9272]

Excellent!!❤🙏xo

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you Norma! :-)

[@ShaBebeProductions]

Love the Scottish Kenai! 😂🥰

[@wncmartin]

We are from the San Luis valley in Colorado. However, my wife and I have both lived in Alaska and hope to some day be able to do a road trip to up there again.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Military? San Luis Valley WOW! You are way out there. Well you know all the beauty Alaska holds. 😁 You should make the trip up again! Alaska misses you! Thank you so much 🧡🤗💚

[@townhillboy.8648]

Hi. I’m a new subscriber. I live in fife Scotland dunfermline to be precise. I’m so jealous of the lifestyle you have embarked on. I wish I knew about this lifestyle 30 years ago I would have emigrated to either Canada or like you Alaska. Love your videos keep up the good work. X

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Welcome aboard! It is an honor to have you along for my journey here! I really have always wanted to visit Scotland and Ireland! You would have loved Alaska or Canada! You could still at least visit!? Thank you so much for the views, the comment and especially the sub! I should have a new video up in about 3-4 hours! :-)

[@dawnjohnson8739]

My preparation is definitely staying in a city 😊

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

LOL! But it probably wouldn't hurt to have "some" extra! :-) Thank you so much Dawn! :-)

[@tracymorrison1584]

living in northern Ontario we often have power outages; our only source of heat is a propane furnace as we got rid of oil furnace and wood furnace due to hole in firebox. We are considering putting a cookstove in now; the heat is so much better with wood for sure. Our 120 yr old; drafty log house is not the same without the ambiance of wood heat. We sure miss it and are resolving this issue this year. I pressure can everything I can and it saves so much money growing our own veggies. When my husband got laid off for a month I was thankful for our vast supply of items I had done down; veggies and meats and preserves. Love your series so much

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you Tracy! I think most would agree that there just is no heat that feels quite as good as wood heat. It's like it just literally warms your bones. Good to hear you will be going back to it. I love it! I'm hoping my series can help anyone. Not just living here in Alaska. You saying you pressure can everything and it helped when your husband was laid off for a month is literally the same as me living remote. One way or another you just cant get more food so you rely on what you have stocked up. Good for you for having so much pressure canned for that emergency! Thank you so much for watching and commenting Tracy! :-)

[@curtisseborowski161]

Here in Boston, MA ....love your vids!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hello there Curtis! Thank you so much and welcome! 🧡🤗💚

[@joanrath126]

I use only heavy stainless steel pots, I've got several pieces of cast iron.with an without porceline.they are 30 yrs old an still in great shape.heavy but awesome to cook an bake in or deep fry.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I do love my cast iron! They do cook better than anything else! Heavy? Oh yeah and that's probably why they last so long and cook so evenly! Thank you so much Joan! :-)

[@livin_life_321]

Love that you are sharing your piece of Alaska with us. Something I wish I would have done 30 years ago. Love Kenai too! All the best to you and Kenai from Northern MN.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much for joining my journey Alis! I hope you enjoy the channel and thank you for watching and commenting! :-)

[@PeaceToall462]

Watching from Minnesota. Not planning on moving to Alaska…too old but enjoy what you are accomplishing.

[@j.chriswatson6847]

If it ain't Scottish, it's CRAAAAPPPP!!!!

[@carmenmarialinne2650]

I have already lived all across the USA and now happily retired living in the lovely Ohio River Valley just east of Cincinnati. Love the 4 seasons. We are close to most of the USA via an air flight. We drive to Florida and the east and gulf several times each year. Near family and friends. Life is good here. After retiring at age 64, we builr a huge new home and have many hobbies and interests! Stay safe and healthy!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Always good to hear from you Carmen! Alaska is known for its 4 seasons as well. Winter, June, July and August! And yes the Ohio River Valley is beautiful year round! Everybody has a dream life and it sure sounds like you are living yours! Awesome! Thank you! :-)

[@Tnfsrs]

I am so glad that Kenai is getting over his camera shyness!! Blessings 🙏

[@TrapperScottyAlaskan]

What up, is this john? Trapper scotty

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Was Kenai in the video? LOL :-)

[@michelleschweizer9000]

Cute dog

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Yeah he is a keeper! :-) Thank you for watching and commenting Michelle! :-)

[@jesseporter1517]

You are amazing! I have binge watched your channel all afternoon. I live in West Texas Oil country but I'm from Kansas. I miss snow and rain so bad! It's really nice to see all the snow in your videos. I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos and look forward to watching every new episode! Living remotely has always been a desire for me but my physical abilities would not fair well in many circumstances so alas, I keep trying to move as far away from the city as I possibly can. Lol! Thank you for sharing your life and your experiences with us on KZbin. I for one appreciate and enjoy your journey from afar.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Well thank you kindly Jesse! Living in Texas would be rough for me! We are getting 70-80 degree days here an I am dying!! I miss the snow! But yes, you move as far away from the city as you can! Just know your limitations and you will be fine! It is an honor having you along for my journey here in Alaska! Thank you so much for watching all my videos! Even the bad ones! I will have a new video up in about an hour or so! Stay tuned! 🧡

[@SuzesCarnivoreLifeAfterBypass]

Great advice! Im definitely not planning on moving to Alaska but I love hhow your living off grid. Take away the cold and snow and I'd do it in a heartbeat. Im in central Florida and have a property I need to have cleared before I can move a shed onto it to turn into a tiny house. 💖💜💖