The moment of truth has arrived! It's time to bury the dugout shelter and hope I built it solidly enough to withstand the weight of the dirt.
Read moreI put up double aluminum insulation on the outside of the dugout shelter walls and on the interior ceiling. I'm starting to get worried about backfilling the dirt, and could use your feedback...
Read moreThe roof to the dugout shelter is complete! It's triple protected against water leaks, and the whole structure feels much more stable now.
Read moreWhile encounters with aggressive wild animals in the wilderness are rare, it's good to have something on you at all times which can be used to defend yourself.
Read moreThe pallets walls of the dugout shelter are up and ready to be insulated. The next major steps are putting in the roof and waterproofing it.
Read more10x10ft camping tarps are great way to shelter yourself in the wilderness or when living minimalisticly. They're light, compact and can be setup in a large variety of configurations to suite your situation.
Read moreWe finished digging the nearly 6-foot deep hole for the dugout shelter in order to protect me from the harsh Winter that approaches.
Read moreI scoured the property for as many intact bricks as I could find and used them to construct a prototype of my fire brick stove for the dugout shelter.
Read moreI was able to acquire all the pallets needed to build the dugout shelter, and have begun digging the 5-foot hole with a tractor. Also, I'm going to attempt to build a stove out of fire bricks instead of buying a stove.
Read moreI'm planning to build a dugout shelter using mostly scrap material in order to survive the brutal Winters in my new location. I'm looking for your input on my current plan.
Read moreTenkara Fly Fishing is a Japanese method which uses an extremely minimalistic setup with only a pole, line and fly. It's perfect for taking with you on backpacking trips.
Read moreOsmAnd is by far the best offline map app that's free, open source and doesn't spy on you. Here are the basic features you'll likely want to use and how to access them.
Read moreHaving a small lightweight folding Solar Panel is essential for keeping your various USB devices charged while living in the wilderness.
Read moreCleaning wilderness water in order to remove the various organisms which can make you sick is the second most important thing you need to know when living outdoors.
Read moreHow to stay warm and dry is the most important thing you need to know when living outside. After three years of living outdoors full-time this is the gear that I have come to rely on.
Read moreI've been using the Toaks Titanium 1100ml Pot and Stove for almost a decade as my minimalist kitchen, but I've also recently started playing around with the Keith Titanium Nesting Camp Set.
Read moreHaving a pedal-powered bicycle which can carry everything you need to survive allows you to go places nobody else can get to on foot or in a motorized vehicle.
Read moreI recently experimented with the Nemo Switchback, one of several folding sleeping pads on the market, and I am very impressed with its comfort, warmth and packability.
Read moreAfter years living outside even during the Winter I have discovered what may be the most efficiently minimalist clothes layering system possible.
Read moreI've experimented with many backpacks over the years, and the Hyperlite Southwest 70 is the lightest, toughest, and most comfortable one I've found.
Read moreI recently added a digging hatchet to my survival loadout. It can process wood, dig for food, be used in the garden and serve as a self-defense tool.
Read moreCombining two thick wool balaclavas and one beanie creates a highly customizeable hood system to handle any weather or climate.
Read moreMosquitos are not only annoying, they are also one of the deadliest species on the planet. Here's how I avoid them while living outdoors.
Read moreIf you choose to include a dog in your survival plans, eliminate the foods that make them sick from your diet, and then simply share your meals with them.
Read moreHaving a durable shirt and pants to wear over your warmer layers is critical for maintaining your more fragile wool clothes. Infusing them with silicon increases their tear resistance, and helps keep you warm.
Read moreThis year's first snow came earlier than usual. Here are some tips on staying warm in the winter without a heat source.
Read moreI recently upgraded the sun hat I've been wearing for years to a custom made felted merino wool wizard hat.
Read moreJesse shows Chad and me how to create a cob mixture of clay, sand and straw to cover the pallet structure of a building.
Read moreA full day or more of rain is one of the most challenging aspects of living outside. Having the right gear is key, though choosing the right climate will make your life easier.
Read moreI've lived outside for over three years, and have used a multi-tool almost every single day. I've recently upgraded to the SwissTool CS Plus, which is widely considered to be the best available.
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