The truth about "OFF-GRID" living
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- Many people have an idea about living "off-Grid". The truth may be quite different. Living in a tiny cabin in interior Alaska for many of the last 20 years, I know a bit about what its really like.
here is a link to my previous video referenced in this video
• Life in an Off -Grid C...
Mister you don’t have to explain yourself people are just jealous. Have a great day.
I agree!
Mary Williams 👌👌you are so right 🤪💕
Absolutely, Mary :nods:. The mans choices are his own and what I would choose to do may differ ... but why would I 'write in' to tell him he's doing it wrong!?
In as few words as possible ... What Mary said
Mary Williams you got that correct !!
I have a Ph.D in observing envious trolls and haters. There are people who actually DO something, and there are people who sit and assume the role of critic, which is way easier than doing something.
There's always an ample supply of folks who can't tolerate anybody who doesn't conform to their own ideas.
Hello!
Ph.D in observing envious trolls and haters? ROFL
and I watch you also from middle Tenn. you are a great shot Hickok, I also reload and collect
jesus christ its hickok45
Good to see Hickok here!
23 years old, and you hit the nail on the head. I did feel like I was wasting my life when I was working 60 hours a week as a cook! I wanted something more, I want to build something cozy, make it beautiful inside and out, and have a family. Make technology a little luxury instead of it being so intrusive in my life. I find you so inspiring, I hope I get there one day.
Great comment. Being a person who's 23 and has had tech your whole life, it's great to see you having great insight. Life before the internet was completely different, as were people. They were a bit more respectful and things were cheaper.
You will get there. Keep at it
It’s insane that you have to defend yourself when you are bringing us free content on how to achieve this life or parts of this kind of life. You and your family are so appreciated for taking the time to do this. Thank you!
Its crazy how people would give hate to a man who is living his best peaceful life
It's insanity! It's a really messed up world that we live in. I only watch this video for insight and understanding and peace and this man's personal freedom. I want the same freedom and free-space to be away from society and that has brought me here. I just want to be away from people....
Nicholas Diaz likewise dear!
@@nicholasdiaz724 Yeah. It's come to a point where others decide what type of life you want to live... It's either their way, or wrong...
Why is it labeled "hate" when someone is critical? It is a misuse of the word.
James Dare 😳🙄
"YOU'RE NOT SUFFERING ENOUGH!" - CZcams comments
You're giving us free content and people give you shit. You made the right decision getting away from this crap.
LOL
1 3 21 Hey@@Bushradical, New to you & your wife's channels; love the posts. Suggestion: ignore the trolls that hide behind anonymity & seek attention. I've concluded they're in a low mood & their mood will lift eventually/someday. Also, whatever works for you, is perfect for me. I'm trying to find the solar battery pack you used to light your little cabin. Stay safe, keep calm, & be well. v
1 3 21 Hey Meinbher Pleg, I know-right. Trolls/bots get so old. I was a bit surprised he addressed his decisions to dummies that usually hide behind anonymity; oh well. They seem to be doing just fine. Stay safe, keep calm, & be well. v
@@virginiatyree6705 exactly. and the problem is, those of us who are just here to relax and learn end up getting yelled at for stupid youtube comments. i LOVE this content but when he starts lecturing me that is not the vibe
3 15 21 Hey @@recklessmermaid, I'd imagine it's frustrating doing your thing, & finally they addressed the bs coming from the trolls. I check out channels prior to responding to the agents/bots/trolls. I did some reading about trolls & they're a sad lot. Sometimes I'll respond by giving them a hug. The China/Russian agent/bots are pretty sophisticated. I had my posts hacked many times. By posting the day & date, it was easy to tell when my post was hacked. It was interesting to observe & what they wrote was very disparaging to other commenters. Suggestion: Keep watching & try not to take it personally. v
"The pigs and chickens would roll off..." made me laugh so hard. Don't mind any negativity. You and Brooke are just doing fine and each of us has the own responsibility for living our own dreams (or decide against it for whatever reasons). You are not there to live other people's expectations. I enjoy both of your videos and am very fond about your wife's channel. We all can find our little nature islands, no matter how often and how intense, just nobody can make me do the first step. I have to do myself. And is it not wonderful being able to switch between offgrid and a life, where you enjoy more comfort? Why should it be either / or when it can be "and".
Hi Dave, I found your channel through your wife's channel. When I was a teenager my family lied in an original log house from the 1800's. It was all one room, except for a small back porch. It had a bar that separated the kitchen from the rest of the cabin. We had an area for the dining table and across from that was a tiny living area. the rest of the log house was sleeping area. All six of of slept there. My sister and I shared an army bunkbed and so did my 2 brothers. My parents had their bed in the back corner. At night when we went to bed we all talked to each other. We had an outhouse in the back by a small barn where we had a milk cow and chickens. We cooked on an old cook stove and heated the log house with a wood heater. We only had cold running water from a well. The old modern convenience we had was electricity. It may not be "remote living" for some people, but until you live it yourself you can't judge. We grew very close as a family when we lived there. We washed out close in the back yard with an old wringer washer my dad hooked up with batteries. We ung our clothes on the clothes line. I don't regret my parents decision at all for moving there when our home burned in a fire. For showers/baths, the kids had showers at school after P.E. My parents bated in galvanized tubs we used with the wringer washer. It was a simple time in our lives we all remember fondly. :o)
that took my breath...you've experienced what many will not. my family life: we did have a bigger house: but so old; but i loved it, with the open fire in lounge and coal range in kitchen. for me being such a small child: having the long drop down bottom of section past the house and orchard: seemed like eternity to walk there and fairly freaky sometimes; when the creatures scattered about in trees and ground, branches scratched the walls and windows, but that is the way it was. my parents, us, and often others and our dog all lived in that house which still amazes me to this day how we coped. mum had a large vegetable garden so we ate healthy, farmer either sold, gave us fresh milk and my brother and i caught a duck...more don't have to live in whatever shape fancy expensive house when your life can be as happy or happier in homes we had.
@@judithrnorris2047 Sounds like a wonderful life. I miss those simpler times. My mom is passing right now from cancer and we've been looking through old pictures and remembering those good ol' days.
My father told me when I was young, “Don’t worry about what others think of you, let them worry about what you think of them!” You are doing something wonderful and many find it amazing.
true we pave our own paths, not the other way around
Amen girl !!
If "They" are not paying your bills, don't waste time on their opinions.
We are all entitled to our opinions.
@@lindalai9092 you're entitled to them but, no one asked, right?
Thanks, Ru! (That's RuPaul's advice: If they're not paying your bills pay them b*tches no mind)
@@lindalai9092 But no one is entitled to have their opinions matter to anyone else.
Exactly!
Dave you are very nice to even take the time to civilly discuss the immature judgments that some people who have watched your videos cast upon you. But we are all free to live exactly how we want to live and it is none of anybody else's business. I dream of living off good one day and I hope to be able to have as many options as you and Brooke have in your off-grid adventures. Keep on doing your thing and don't worry about anyone else. It was a pleasure seeing you and your wife on Alone and it will continue to be a pleasure to watch you guys over the next many years to come. Take care always.
O my gosh, Dave, you hit the nail right on the head! A huge difference between 'off grid' and 'self sufficient '...
We have a self sufficient farm, but definitely not off grid. So many people are confused about these two terms, and in their minds they expect a Grizzly Adam's lifestyle...not so!
Keep up the great work, and remember, most of these people are unlearned when it comes to this free choice of a lifestyle.
People can't be happy for others unless if fits their narrative.
I am close to seventy years old. I can tell you with 99% assurance that you couldn't find a handful of people now days that have enough common sense and enough back bone to do what you all have done. You are very Blessed. God Bless You All
The thing about common sense is that it's not that common
He made it happen, it wasn't handed to him, like it was to a lot of lazy, spoiled people I know. They are the ones that are blessed by having parents, and relatives giving it to them.They are the ones that are too lazy, and stupid to do things for themselves.
on the contrary, my wife and I (27 & 30) are leaving our city life completely in 3 weeks to do exactly this. heading 2,300 miles away.
I envy the two but for me, once I got to the age where the life was appealing, I was too old. Kudos to Bushradical and Girl in the Woods.
@@brianlundsr1489 amen
THE HATERS HAVE NEVER DONE ANYTHING DIFFICULT EXCEPT HATE.
I really hate that comment! lol
Don't worry about what people say or think. Love watching your videos.
...and never held anything heavier in their hand than their own dick.
It's not hard for haters to hate. It's their mission in life - hate and complain about everything.
Hate is a base instinct, easy to do and requires very little thought.
Dude! You can’t please everybody. The people that are making those comments probably lack confidence to live that way or they are jealous because they don’t know how or they just can’t do it. You do you brother, we need more like you.
great restraint, you handled the "armchair quarterbacks" with a lot more decency than they deserve. Kudos and keep your videos coming please.
I cant believe you even addressed the trolls. Their opinions are worthless. Keep up the good work.
Someone needs to educate them. We can’t assume they know.
I think its necessary to address them and be open for discussions, it was really informative and it just shows his respect for his audience, unlike you would have I guess after reading this comment, you don't have to make people mouthdead by calling them trolls, just because they don't agree with something you claim, in his case it's "off grid"...just bring up some understanding that this expression is misleading, as he admits himself in his video that he in his experiences and choices he made he can't be completely independent, and the fact that people have different opinions of what off grid looks like
@@susanlee9532 You assume they want education.
@@cheezheadz3928 Guess it is hard for me to believe someone would wish to remain ignorant because I’m not wired that way, but you may be right. It could be also they are just bored or chaos creators. Some like to “debate” ( known a few ), There could be many reasons why someone does what they do, right,? If it’s out of meanness, most often they have been seriously wounded or continuously wounded. One can’t always ‘see’ those wounds but often ‘feel’ the backlash from them. Got to be like a quacker in water 😁🦆, and let it roll off your back.😊
Off grid living to me is unplugging my wallet from the government. Getting away from cities and crowds.
Ken Yh Amen! Preach it!
IF your in the u.s.a you can't unplug from the government totally there In. Your pocket one way or another with property taxes or something but that don't mean you can't be offgrid and live a fulfilled life of your choosing.
Best explanation I've ever heard. Borrowing it.
Touche
@@terrelstewart5410 Not only in the US, in Europe it is also impossible to unplug 100% from government, taxes and VAT on property, fuel and gaz etc. But at least you can cut ties with electricity and water companies.A phone or internet connexion you also have by choice. As a car and lots of other things
People’s pre conceived ideals are the exact reason to go off grid in the first place. Your videos are fantastic, I’ve enjoyed every one of them.
I find your videos very therapeutic. Most of us are sold on getting into a 30 year mortgage. I like the part where you can live off the land. Have something that's paid for and not have to worry about your next month's payment. Plus you feel proud of something you built your self. Yes, it is satisfying. Plus being in touch with nature. I feel one could use modern technology. Such as solar panels. You don't have to give up everything. I like what you do. Keep doing it. I love the little cabin with the green roof. I call it the "guaranteed" not to leak cabin. I wish I could have seen the way you built that. At any rate, I love your videos. Remember. You can't please everyone. Reminds me of the old times, when people were good to one another..
"Off grid" isn't "homesteading". We support you!
Thanks
Yeaop, But yet homesteading can be off grid
@@Bushradical Living off grid is totally different than living primitive...That is what I think all the haters thought you meant....You are living off grid, not giving your money to a utility company....If you lived primitive, then you would be cooking on the wood stove......
Exactly.
@@stu3775 Yes but it doesnt have to be. And thats where these haters get it wrong.
I laughed really hard when you said the animals would roll off the mountain, good stuff.
The images of pigs rolling off the mountain....👍
I absolutely love how you handled this!!!!
There goes the bacon, rolling down! Hahahahaha I just love his videos.
Same haha
LOL for sure! You are smart AND funny!
It’s just amazing how people think they can push their beliefs of what you are doing and tell you how you’re wrong! Hahaha
right!
Yeah, there's another name for these delusional socialist communist entitled pink-eyed pinko control-freaks -- democrats.
@@j.p.wagner6461 C’mon man, don’t be that dude.
Next you'll have washed ya body in the tub wrong, yeeehaa ;)
Too many are afraid to try an fail, some need to be on there own
I'm new to you and your wife's videos. Loved watching them all. I like being outdoors. I like getting creative and building with wood - it keeps me sane in a largely insane world being able to do just those little things. Your honesty and capacity for the graft, to get you where you are, is more than evident to ANYONE who has even the SLIGHTEST appreciation of what you guys have worked so hard to achieve.
Consequently, I was literally laughing my head off - when I wasn't shaking it in utter disbelief that is - that there are clearly, genuine eejits (...I'm Scottish but please don't hold that against me) out there, who would take offence at how you cook bacon and eggs! Honestly? They're obviously watching the wrong content. ANY negative comment on what you guys are doing defies any reasonable logic - so to them I would just like to say, 'Wobble off and renew your subscription to My 600Ibs Life'.
But exceptionally well done brother in answering the brain donor comments.
Keep up the great work and content.
Some people just love to complain/hate about everything. Don't mind them. Love your vids!!
Thanks
People will always find something to complain about, especially when they’re not happy with their own life.
They are ass holes your wife did a good job
You absolutely nailed it. We built a cabin and lived off-grid around 40 years ago...those are the times we still regard as the best of our lives. Simple, active, productive activity. I'm 64 and you have me ready to do it again.
You really should
Do it!
Go for it! My grandparents have a similar background and there about to start building their own place up in the woods! I just hope I get to help out!
I'm 66 and want to get a tiny home to take to the woods or mnts. Or some off-grid community... just to simplify life and be closer to nature.
The idea of being outside more is the draw for me. The home would be for heat. Sleep. Safety maybe at times, (storms) but for the most part I'd be outside like camping ...building fires, hunting , fishing, hiking....whatever I can do for my old age
You remind me of my Dad and my grown son. As a 65 y/o grandma you are right. We can do this. I can do it. It gets done slower lol but I like being self sufficient mistakes and all! Your instructional videos are easy to follow. It is so great to find someone who feels like I do. Don't let the young folks sweat you none Dave. Keep on keepin' on!
Hugs from Texas,
Grandma Cynthia
Hey Dave, I stumbled upon your videos by chance and I really enjoy them. I do tv broadcasting for a living and the quality of your videos are really on point. They don't have very intricate shots or fancy editing but their simplicity and framing are really good. Most videos like yours on CZcams don't have a decent sequence, editing, frame work, and VO's.. your narration is outstanding.. You should really be proud of your work, not to mention your craftsmanship.. pretty amazing to watch.
Bottom line is that whatever you're doing you're doing cause it gives you joy and happiness and that's the way you want to do it, who really cares about what everyone else thinks.
I know how much work it is to put those videos together.. I hope you make a lot of money with those.. keep up the good work.
I'm 57 yr old heading to do that next year.
Stay Strong on how u want to live
thanks
Went off-grid this past March at 53. Never too old to learn to live better.
wow I am 60 now , and Ive told myself its too late ,,,It hit home when Dave said suburbs but with neighbors next to you and bills and not feeling like this is what you really want to live like...3 bedroom ranch house on 1/2 acre nice lawn and back yard and I hate it..hate it,hate it. here in pa you need a permit to do anything,building permits inspections bla bla bla it sucks, Am I too old now ??? shit life is so short
@@85speedtruck No its never too late...you are not old!
It’s harder in a colder climate. Mom used to leave a light on in our polyethylene window in case someone needed help as we were 45 miles from town and one could freeze if they couldn’t get help. Alaska girl
Don't listen to the haters. They will never understand your kind.
Why is it labeled "hate" when someone is critical? It is a misuse of the word.
I think you and Brooke are wonderful and I'm so glad I can watch your videos. Can I live your lifestyle? No but your example makes me strive to live better than I do.....just watching Brooke has helped me to see how important it is to get outside and enjoy it.......oh my gosh there is more to life than consuming all the junk thrown at us....You two are awesome..........if someone doesn't like you they just need to quit watching and get a life! Keep sharing pls.!
In the 80's, my grandma lived by herself in the mountains about 15 minutes outside a very small town called Front Royal, Virginia. Front Royal at the time was considered really remote for those of us living 50 or 60 miles away near Washington D.C. To me, it was remote enough. At night it was super quiet and no light pollution from any city, so you could see all the stars in the sky. My grandma had one neighbor in a house right next to hers, but the next neighbors were a quarter mile down the road. She had electricity and running water (from her own well), but she stocked up food to limit her trips into town. She used to freeze most of her food to make it last. So, my grandma wasn't "off the grid" or living as a caveman, but it was simple enough and remote enough so she could enjoy the benefits, but still get to town in 15 minutes if need be. I think most people can do the same as well. You don't have to choose between city apartment living or a Survivor man type of lifestyle. There are many ways to live and find your own happiness.
Great words.
I live 15 miles outside of Front Royal on 2 acres, Virginia a 9/10's of a mile up from the Low Water Bridge of Bentonville still in Warren County! I moved here in 1998, from Lake Ridge, Virginia 23 miles outside of Washington D.C! What a small world! My husband works IT online for a credit union, and I have been an at home mother of 4 children. We raise chickens but are not "off-grid"! Xoxo
It became obvious to me that you and your wife are special. Please keep doing what you are doing.
You don't owe anyone an explanation. As far as I'm concerned, you're living my dream. Keep doing what works for you and don't let the hate comments get to you.
Me too
I had the same thing in mind. That's my kind of partially off-grid
I hope you find a way to live your dream. It's mine too. These videos satiate me while I figure out how to make it a reality.
You can simplify your life without going to the extreme, to be totally off grid, unless it becomes necessary. To me, the key is preparing, testing and being ready if/when it comes to that point. Until that happens, I intend to enjoy my creature comforts, since there's no reason not to.
I'm a 70 yr old, female, living in northern Mi on wooded acreage that has a mobile home, pole barn, and shed on it (I've also added a small travel trailer). I have two wells on my property, but also have earth straws to be able to turn them into hand pumped wells (if no electric) and a river nearby. To me, this is heaven on earth and I love it! I'm in good health, but not dumb enough to think I can handle building a cabin on my own, so I chose other ways to fulfill those needs. (I have a 50 yr old son, but he knows mom likes to do things on her own.) I bought this property a year before I retired in 2019 (took me 4 years to find the right place and I paid cash) and sold my site-built house in 2020. I periodically shut everything down for a few days or so, to test my systems, to see what needs tweaking and I see any disruption in power as an opportunity to do the same. I have backups for my backups and I mix modern backups, such as solar, power stations, generators, chainsaws and propane, with old school backups, such as oil, kerosene, charcoal, handsaws and wood. Some of my preps are over 100 years old and still work as intended.
Some people will never get it, no matter how it's explained to them, but for those of us who do get it, my hat's off to you!
I think some people confuse homesteading with off grid. I love both you and Brooke. Ignore the haters and stay happy.
“Off Grid”, and “self sufficient “ are two different things... and both are to the degree that individuals wish or are able to take it.
I agree 100%. I'm studying videography in hopes of having a channel of my own, and I know that the mention of the term "homestead" is going to get me some support, and a lot of "haters" who feel that what I'm doing can't possibly be considered homesteading because …. I strongly suspect that the most vocal of the haters are people who've never done anything outside the box themselves and are going entirely on their imagination.
Sherry Ellesson Good luck with your channel!!!!
And yeah, I hear ya! We can all get that way to a degree i guess... (I know I can at least) but yeah, most have no idea. I mean, the ones sayin “you can’t be off grid, you got CZcams!”, are the same ones saying it as they watch him on CZcams. Lol.
It's all about how busy a person wants to be .when 60% of the people of north america are obese , it's not for them , the other Porno people , you can count them out , and then there is the not obese people that do all they can to get out of work . Period , so yep it aint for everybody , it's as busy as you want it , and as you see thing flourish from scratch , it becomes a fetish of some sort , your body feels better, you ain't looking into wallyworld.
Just as soon as I can afford two Tesla powerwalls, I'll be off the grid. I got enough solar panels for three large houses.
Yeah and nah
I don’t think you even need to address these comment in a video. You’re always gonna get them and that’s just the way it is. But I do appreciate your willingness to explain things.
And it's fun to get a small recap on the 'interesting' comments.
One and done, though. For now on - just do what you do and focus on your life, not on others with a limited capacity to think outside of the "societal box".
Enjoy [in joy] life - and keep goin'!
TheMoldyPotato Yes exactly. You summed it up! Dave and Brooke are inspirational, badasss, and honest, always.
I'm glad he made the video. He gives a realistic reflection of off grid living without rose tinted glasses.
DARLING , THIS IS " ADDRESSED TO : ALL WHO ARE NEGATIVE VIEWERS " SO ! YOU EXPECT THIS MAN TO LIVE LIKE A " CAVEMAN ! " HAPPY ? YOU MAKE THE WORD " OFF - THE - GRID LIVING " , LIKE A KING ! IN COMPARISON . THESE " NEGATIVE VIEWERS " AT ENVIOUS AND JEALOUS OF HOW HE LIVES , AND IMBECILE AS WELL ! GET BACK TO YOUR MISERABLE AND PAINFUL LIFE . LEAVE THIS MAN ALONE . IT'S NONE OF YOUR " BUSINESS ! AS TO : WHERE , WHAT AND WHY HE CHOSE TO LIVE THIS WAY ! GET BACK TO YOUR " HELL HOLE WHERE YOU CAME FROM ! I REBUKED YOU IN THE NAME OF GOD ! " AWAY ! WITH YOU " SATAN ! "
Marvelous! I appreciate your relaxed and self-assured approach to this - shrugging off other people's expectations of what "real" off-grid living "is" or "means." I enjoy your videos, and much of that enjoyment comes from seeing how much you and your wife get joy from living as you choose to do. Bravo :)
What you and your family are doing is awesome!! At some point everyone will be wishing they lived this way!! Have a blessed day!!
Critics, "But you're not living naked in a cave gathering food with your bare hands!" And they never will be either. It's all about choices.
@JDoors, 😂🥰😁👌 Too funny but on point. I grew up in Two Rivers, Alaska. Loved it and it was remote , off grid then, wild animal crossing from the two rivers and lakes. I’m in the Matanuska Valley, Alaska now!
Exactly!!! What the heck do these people think off-grid means?
@@rachelnelson8518 This is not "Off Grid" Im not knocking it but its just the wrong word to use, "homesteading" is a good word. Its a fad now "off-grid living". A good rule of thumb if you have regulsr access to internet drones supermarkets etc youre not off the grid. People have a problen with it because its just false. "Off the gov power sewage water is something to be proud of, but they can still fucking find you dip shit. Off grid is when noone can find you, and youre not uploading videos of yourself to fuckin youtube. He dropped off the grid, is a saying for a reason people going on the run, whatever never gonna be me, but its not what any of these "offgrid" youtube channels are doing and its a joke. Life is real without dramatizing whatever tf youre doing.
@@thatguydownthestreet8036
what you're talking about is remote living, the guy explained everything and it was true and you didn't even see or hear it and came here to attack saying it's not off grid, becouse your Theo true specialist on This matter arent you ?
Is there an official definition of “off grid”? He’s off the power grid.. so he’s off grid.
Should he be declining any modern health care - like modern day prescription meds and be taking his medicine from an off grid apothecary?
I know this is an older video but I wanted to thank you for defending those if us that are doing what we can afford and what we can physically do. I'm 65, retired and had a small cottage built out in the woods. In order to find land that I could afford I couldn't get a lot that would work for solar, so instead I super insulated my house with double walls, triple pane windows, and R-60 in the attic. I hear with a wood stove, grow my own vegetables, and raise hens for eggs. I still cut, split and stack my own wood but I use and electric chainsaw and splitter. I use the electricity for lights and to run the well and my cooking stove runs on propane. It's just me and my 2 dogs out here but the way I have everything set up I hope to last another 20 years out here. My life is simple, I have as little impact on the environment as possible and I'm living my dream, modified to fit my age. I do wish I'd been braver 40 years ago but you can't regret the path you've walked. Keep doing what you do.
Thanks Nancy
Off-grid means liberty and simplicity; even if that liberty is just 6 months (or how ever many months one may be able to take) out of a year. It is awesome!!! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you and learning what building from ground up looks like. What a joy! God bless you.
Dave, thanks sharing this video. I understand where you are coming from and being around the Amish, I’m from Ohio and when I was a kid growing up my youth group stayed with them and help build a barn. I am now living and working in Romania and I am 52 years old and My first true experience in a log cabin was here in Romania built by one of my friends and I felt that peace quiet and relaxing feeling you get living off grid. There is no power going to the cabin just a generator and propane tanks to help heat the water and cook. What I am trying to say thanks for your videos, I enjoy them and you teach me and my family a lot. Keep up with the good work you do!
I take you and your wifes videos as "here's another way" to live. There are so many ways to do this, thanks for sharing yours, you both are awesome and I've gained so much knowledge from your videos.
A lot of people have this romanticized vision of off grid living and homesteading and have absolutely no clue how much hard work it is.
@Svetla Nikolova it can be very hard our first couple years here were very hard but we've dreamed up little contrivance has that helped us and there's a lot of good videos out there about contrivances in shortcuts that can be helpful and eat ultimately we purchased a small generator couple solar panels a propane stove and we even have a propane heater for backup it always saw chimney gets clogged or something like that so you know it's actually not as hard as it used to be and it's going to get easier with every new thing that we add. I'm not going to lie if you start with nothing I mean we started with a garden shed and a couple very primitive hand tools and that's it and if you start with nothing it is very hard indeed but it doesn't have to stay that way and if you have a little money it doesn't even have to start that way
This is the most logical, real-life, common sense, no BS vid on “roughing it” I’ve ever seen. Well done, sir
God bless you, Dave, and Brooke & the kids. I love to watch you both on CZcams! I'm in a wheelchair. If I wasn't, I think I'd try and live like you & Brooke do, so your videos are the next best thing! Thank you for sharing!
Bushradical…Dave, the quality of your character, intelligence, expertise, common sense and humor… far exceeds the naysayers. The fact that you even took time to address their, “concerns” speaks highly. I hope you and Brooke continue sharing your hard working and joyful lifestyle with us…Your vids inspire and enlighten all of us who are awake. I am sorta addicted to both of your channels. What you offer is highly worthwhile and I know you don’t need any of us to tell you or Brooke that. Thanks so very much. In Jesus name, indeed. (Your comments in addressing the concerns was awful funny, too.)
dude- I never understand why YT'rs need to justify themselves to negative trolls. Just reject them outright, and NEVER refer to them.
Sometimes ppl need an explanation. Many simply do not think beyond their first thought or idea. Happy Dave has the patience and love to explain. Dave and Brooke are phenomenal! Learn from them----
Pam Spears ...you know Pam you’re correct. I underestimate the wisdom I’ve acquired in 55yrs, and the simplistic ability to critically think. My apologies to the less initiated.
Just because people disagree with all this doesn't make them trolls.
I find that if you are critical in your comments, you are considered a troll. The only comment that is deemed appropriate is the one that praises. There is one channel that uses their young son as a star and you can't say that they are spoiling their child and will have difficulty with him when he grows up. Just an example.
@@lindalai9092 if people disagree, why watch?
Our kids are not taught this in schools, and us as parents also do not know and or make time to teach our kids these life skills and the joy of making things with your own hands. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing my husband teaching his step son ( my son from a previous marriage)these skills with tools and hanging out in the man cave together. It makes my heart sing. Keep doing you Dave. ✊
Love your videos - very envious of your cabin location. We can’t do this type of stuff in the UK without EVERYTHING being to code. There would be a demolition order within weeks.
Keep up what you’re doing it’s very inspirational 😊👍
I have lived off grid every deer season in Northern Michigan for many years. Finally 25 years ago bought my own hunting land on a trout river. Now I am off grid for weeks at a time. I have perfected "my" off grid experience. "My" off grid is all that matters, as your off grid experience is yours and you chose to share. Thank you for that.
Take it easy, Brother; they're confusing "Off grid" with Self sufficiency."
I appreciate your tactful way of addressing your issue!!❣😎👍👍😊
No this man is confusing off grid with self sufficiency and independence.
Off grid is noone knowing where you are and being disconnected from society, and institutions. It has nothing to do with cooking on a wood stove or building your own home. A multi millionaire could privately contract a team of builders blindfold them fly them somewhere remot and have them build a mansion, that has its own power, water supply, sewage, satellites for phones and wifi, nstural gas drills, etc basically all modern amenities, blind fold them and fly them away. Then fly their helicopter out there by themselves, and that would be more off grid than anything this man has done.
Off the power grid, water grid all that is being self sufficient, not off the grid.off the grid does inply living remote
@@thatguydownthestreet8036 no
Just discovered your channel and your wife's channel. I love everything you guys do. My 7 year old son loves your cabin building. We live on 40 wooded acres in Mississippi and are encouraged to start a small cabin near our creek due to y'alls positive videos. Keep doing what you do!
I love what you and your wife are doing. I lived in the campground in Fairbanks the summer of ‘82 with my husband & 2 small boys, 4 & 7wks old. We had come from north ID and wanted to make a go in AK. My husb got construction work the day after we got there. I helped clean the campground bathrooms to pay the $8 a day camp fee. I made homemade cinnamon rolls at night in our 16’ trailer while my family slept to sell at the Tanana farmers market on Wed & Sat. We saved $50k that summer and were able to buy a lot off Badger Rd in Northpole. We lived in the area til ‘87 when we moved to the lower 48 to be near my ill dad. We had 3 sons by then. And they all loved AK living. All the best to you and your wife & family. Both of your channels are awesome!
These people judging you probably never put their phone down and “glamping” is the closest they’ve come to your lifestyle.
This is how him and his wife are living, he's not saying to clone his life into yours, he's giving out his experience and his knowledge, each person designs their own happiness and their own version of off grid that is best for them, it's comforting to have someone who has experience show you how to build your foundation.
Excellent. My son recommended your site about a week ago and I'm glad he did. I got "infected" with back-to-the-land fever in the early 70's and did a lot of reading but in the end life took me in a different direction. The idea never left me though. Now, at the other end of life, my son and his family have picked up some land and we are all going to take some time to build a conventional cabin this summer. Exciting. I was not troubled by the stove and so on. I understood what you were doing. There's no way I could go 100% off grid. But homemade energy? Definitely. I might add that what my early obsession with the back to the land thing gave me was many years of satisfying gardening with many successful seasons. Canning, drying and freezing my produce, and building a garden shed, mulch bins and so on.
I loved hearing you speak from your heart...we all have to make choices and accept responsibility for the results, be they happy or not....having more choices is the lure for me and using the resources I have to care for myself and my disabled son in the most economical way gives me such a sense of accomplishment....I appreciate you being willing to make your life an open book that I can read and emulate at will.
Thank you from the bottom of my old heart
Many people are miserable and don’t even know how to make a living for themselves. They just judge others. They’d love to make other people miserable as well. You’re a motivator, creative and very inspirational, don’t let anyone else’s say otherwise!!!! Thank you for your videos!!!👍👍
Quite a few narcissists showing their colors these days on social media...
@@cyndiburns7932 indeed! 👍
It boils down to everyone's idea of living off the grid is different
Andrew Jackson, you are right. Then you have these idiots who have no idea but what they see in movies. They could no more survive a week or more off grid, most would be lucky to get a camp fire started with a box of matches, let alone cook over one.
Cast iron is great, if you don't have to pack it on your back and if you did you would be giving it a toss pretty quick. Living in a completely remote area like they envision, is a full time job in it self, from day light to dark in a lot cases.
That is weird because off grid just means you don't have an electrical connection to the power grid, that's it.
And most peoples ideas are just that, ideas because the majority of people commenting pronably live on grid in urban centers.
What it boils down to is that the bad comment people need to get off of welfare and go to work stop being miserable
@@mountainviews5025 amen to that
You are an inspiration to push on and do what you can with what you have for knowledge and finances, physical ability and a love for nature. I absolutely love watching you and your wife as you share peaks into your life's journey. I have also enjoyed your time on "Alone".
Keep your focus on the positive in life and we will pray for those who struggle with negative, self righteous ways of seeing this journey.
Keep up the good work and share when you can ad so choose too.
Prayers and blessings for you and your family.
April Kerr
Your videos show that people can do this for real. With common sense saving and a little know-how(plus some help from videos like this). It really is possible to live like this, which most people would be far happier if they did. Thank you for everything you do!
The negative comments stem from those who would love to live "off grid" but don't have the minerals to do it.
Thanks
I hear you loud and clear and I just responded to a comment here that I perceive is negative I believe the young lady meant to support the gentleman making the video but she preferred to people who do it another way is phony environmentalist I probably use less energy and make less pollution in a year does that young lady does an today who is anybody to tell someone else how to live
Lol "it's that close to wizardry" you and Brooke are so inspiring.
Yes!!!! 100%
I was born in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1951. When I was five we moved to a very remote area. It was 9 years of the best years of my life. What you and Brooke do is the best of off grid living! It is authentic. If other people nag about it, then they need to stay where they are... we don’t want them here! I live semi remote on the Kenai Peninsula now.
And the last thing I need is some outsider telling me I don’t live remote... because I know for a fact they would not be able to handle living like this! You and Brooke are amazing! Just the best videos. My favorites to watch!!! Brooke building that A frame was so cool. And the cabin you built! Awesome! Ignore the ignorance and enjoy your fans (I am a number one fan as thousands are)! Happy going forward! Those ravens are having a real gathering! 😎
You can be "off grid" inside of an urban area. Don't let someone else idea of "off grid" influence your own life. Your videos are great!
Definition of "remote" and "wealth" depends on who you are... love your channel.
Yes! Thank you!
People can barely live without their phones much less live off-grid.
@Eben Ramos
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Nicko D he is not completely off grid and that’s ok. It’s a compromise.
Nicko D and that’s the honest to God’s truth 💯🤦🏽♀️
Like the guy said being off-grid simply means you're not connected to the electric lines the gas lines if your world enough possibly not the water lines are sewer lines so technically we're off grid but we have a tiny solar array tiny portable generator we can power our phones or phones have internet we can tether our computer to our phones and have a laptop we can cook on a propane stove only is old-fashioned as you want to be it's your choice and of course of course local ordinance
DHS, Dept. of Human Services, gets mad and upset when I don't return their calls within 24 hours. I have a cell phone because I have a motorcycle and make long trips and have the phone in case an emergency happens. I have tried to get DHS and SS to used email to get a hold of me because I don't turn my phone on unless I am on a motorcycle trip.
When I watch your videos (wife included) I see intelligent people that are happy. When you made the one panel solar unit using the materials that were made by a factory but not what they were made to do. You used your excellent mind to use what you had and made a simple but a workable solar powered unit. I like watching you and Brooke doing what you enjoy I say that is hard work but they enjoy it. I hate that you had to do this explanation video but you didn't need to for me. If I wasn't so old and as smart as you I'd be there also.
You won't see my comment because this was made in 2019 and I am watching and commenting in 2022.
I just discovered your videos. I find myself transcending from the city to feeling like I’m really there in the forest when I watch your videos. Your voice and guitar playing lull you into the peace and tranquillity of this life style. I can’t thank you enough… we need to feel like we can decompress once in a while, watching your videos is a great way to feel this.
You don’t need to validate yourself to anyone, but cuddos to you for setting the record straight.
You do you!
And please keep the videos coming of you and Brook… just as you are!!
People mistake "a simple life " as "an easy life"
I love your videos.
It's just like he said it's what decisions you make you know if you choose to go back to basics back to the blanket it could be very difficult our first few years we didn't really have anything because we lost most everything we had lost our jobs our health our home but our path is easier the more we go along because we have a propane stove we have a couple small solar panels a small portable generator a small propane heater we have a wood stove in insulation now LOL it's all what money you have what you can do with your hands what contrivances you know how to build or 10 purchase it can be completely up to you how primitive simple difficult that it is
David don't listen to the "" haters """" they are miserable peaple projecting their misery to you...love watching you guys...Girl in The Woods is one of my favorite vlogs...keep doing what you do so well.....you don't have to explain anything to these peaple that just don't understand anything and never will...Love you guys 💯🥰
P.S. can't wait to see what you guys do with the new property...looking forward to it...
Angela Palmieri
you sound like you would like that life style if so do it while you're young it's much harder when you get older.
Angela you just wrote everything I wanted to say. So true. Dave and Brooke are two of the hardest working people I have ever "known"! Thank you for commenting the truth and forget the "haters"..they're just jealous!!
@@swampydouglasobannon8804 Nope, I'n Goin On 67 & Like More Rustic Than Dave!
Exactly. Some people are really miserable nowadays, so they wanna bring others down also!! Misery loves company.
Mark Gitschel You need to learn good grammar and spelling 'backing'? Wasn't it supposed to be 'baking'? 🤣lol
You and your wife are such kind souls to share your lives with us and being from Boston I can't tell how relaxing and enjoyable it is to see your videos! Your videos and Brook's have given me some great ideas, not just for off grid living, but to pay attention to my own footprint here where I am and to appreciate the peace and solitude of the outdoors or getting away every now and again on to the trails or whenever I go camping or hiking, I feel more prepared or I look for things now, I didn't see before. I'm less intimidated to try something. If you're doing it "wrong" for some people, I'd have to say you're doing it right for a lot more! You're video on your trip across Canada to Alaska was just breathtaking! Thankyou again to you and your lovely wife for taking the time to make these videos and share your knowledge with us!
Dave,
You and Brooke AKA ZIPPY, are so inspiring!! I dream of having a small cabin on my farm back in the woods just to get away from the house the noise the day to day. A video you posted a long time ago you said " you only fail when you don't try" So i bought a mill and am trying!! I'm cutting down my own trees and milling. I love what you guys do. Don't worry about the haters, They are miserable people and probably couldn't do half of what you can do!
Thank you Dave and Brooke, Your awesome.
There's no way to satisfy trolls. Don't even try. Love your channel.
NO ONE can be "off grid". They just reduce their dependency on modern technology. Explaining to the haters makes you a better man than I am as I would just tell them to piss off. Cheers to you!
You get that you saying no one can be off grid is just an opinion of yours. Your definition of offgrid is not the same as others. My definition of offgrid is not connected to the power grid or having to pay the utilities companies. Your definition is reducing modern technologies. We are both right.
Lol ya me too probably
Love the way you address people's 'ideas'. Best wishes to you and your family and thanks for sharing how you live - much appreciated.
You and your wife make such a beautiful couple and I admire you both so much. Especially Mrs. Brooke, as a woman and the things she can do just amazes me. You can see the love in her eyes. She's thankful and I love that. Keep being yourselves and do what you do. You two are amazing people and I would be honored to sit and talk with y'all
The nice thing about your lifestyle is that it works for you, Brooke, and your family. You are living the dream! Your dream! You don’t need to explain yourself to the negative people questioning your every move. If they don’t like it they should just go back to their way of life and start a CZcams channel of their own. I love your channel as well as Brooke’s. Simple living, outdoors & peace! God bless you both!
I totally agree.
I absolutely agree with you Micky!!
Your teaching more than anything they can contribute. Thats why they are in the comments of YOUR video :)
Totally awesome video dude! I stumbled onto your channel trying to learn how to build an off grid cabin and am really digging it. I don't know much about you other then the few videos I've watched but I love how you're bringing down to earth people's comments that are from a single sided conversation. Keep up the good work yo!
Ive watched several of your video's and really enjoy them. Thank you for that. And I want to say you've got it spot on talking about off grid living. 'Off Grid' is a term that popped up about 30 years ago and all it meant at 'that' time was to be disconnected from the Grid... the power Grid. That's what the Grid is... It is the system of electricity that flows thru the US from sea to shining sea. Then 'off grid' popped up in some movie phrase and then off grid became a term for removing yourself completely from civilization. People have their own definition of off grid so you see, you describe it perfectly and those commenters that throw all the negativity your way need to grow the F up. They have no idea.. Off Grid does not mean total self reliance... Total self reliance is total self reliance.
„the pigs and chickens roll off“ 😂😂😂
don’t let them bring you down! love your videos! 🤘🏼
LOL thanks
Lol I laughed at this too 😂😂💀
Best funny line!
Lol yeah, from what I've researched farming and cultivating kitchen gardens is difficult because of the temperature and soil.
Hello... I am from Belize and I live in a small Village called Pueblo Viejo. I speak Mopan Maya, Kekchi Maya, Spanish, Creole and English.There are many villages in Belize where there is no Electricity and we use lamps or small kerosene bottle lamps. Our village is one of many places without electricity and we are completely off-grid. We do not have cellphone service, internet, cables to watch movies or shows, and we dont own many electronic things at home. I have a cellphone yes but I only use it when I come to work. And from where I work to where I live is about 4 hours driving and that is where electricity is located and service for my phone. What you are doing is amazing and I am very very happy to see that someone with opportunities in life tends to experience how I live daily. Our house is almost the same as that cabin. But in this world, you can never satisfy anyone. There are so many ignorant and negative people who do not care of the sacrifice, the effort that you are doing to build and share something for them to learn or enjoy. They will always have something to say and it just make me sick . But I am going to tell you that what you are doing is so inspiring. Don't listen to some negative people they just want attention and if they don't like your channel they should just keep their comments to themselves. Keep entertaining us. Thank you for all the videos. God bless you and give you strenght for your future projects. Chao.
Dave, you are doing great! My hubby and I were going to buy land in Montana,but cancer took him in February 2022 and I wish we would have done this before that! I love to watch you and Brooke and I do envy you for your lifestyle! Stay true to yourself and have a great life!!!
I'm 25 and I've worked in construction for the last few years but have experience from concrete to framing to finish carpentry and cabinetmaking. I've done remodels before and it's a blast. I spend every weekend in the mountains, so I've been dreading the thought of buying a home here in the city. Man, your videos give me a bit of inspiration for buying some land and building my first home somewhere outside of town in the hills or mountains. Thanks for the depth and detail of your videos. I know I have the skills to build, remodel, furnish, and trick out a place if I simply have the land and information. You're a blessing and you're the first kick in my rear to do what I've always dreamed of. I want to say thank you.
People are nuts! You can never satisfy everyone all the time.
Nor should anyone have to! He owes us nothing of an explanation. 😁
You and Brooke should get an award for being great humans and great examples to everyone.
What a great way to explain off grid, and set some people straight... We are seniors and have never really chosen to be off grid, except when we go boondocking every chance we get and kayaking, etc. I fly drones and love photography but still have considered myself as an outdoorsman. As you say, there is not a stereotype or set of rules in life, other than aging and taxes. You are a great storyteller and video editor, so keep 'em coming as often as possible...
Hey man, I find what you do ballsy enough, and I know I could probably never do it for an extended period, so I give you credit. Love the vids.
Hello, I'm new to your page and just recently found your wife's "Girl in the Woods ". I think you and your wife are doing wonderfully off grid and teaching we viewers a lot of valuable information on outdoor living. Thank you. Continue the great off grid, be safe and God bless. P.S. I love cooking with cast iron skillets also!
My husband and I would love to live the way you and Brooke do. The serenity and peace and quiet. I love watching all your videos!
Forget the negativity! Love your videos and philosophy. Agree with you 100%.
It’s funny how my beautiful wife and I are also looking to get out of the city and go as far south as possible. She got me watching this videos so that I can learn to work planting vegetables and fruit trees. The problem is we can’t find the many acres we would need at a price we could afford….Be blessed.
I just want to say that I absolutely love this channel I watch all of your videos I'm subscribed I'm getting my notifications all that stuff and I love the idea of the simple life like you do and like you said it's picking and choosing what we want to do and what technologies we want to adapt to and what we don't in our personal vision of whatever off-grid experience we want me and my fiance are currently looking at doing an off-grid thing and your channel has 100% helped me in all types of ways about not only the simple things but different techniques on how to build your cabins and stuff like that I absolutely love it on this channel keep doing what you're doing my friend and I hope you have a good day
Well I am just thankful for your videos, you and your wife are very smart people who have given enjoyment to myself and others. And I have learned alot watching your videos, reminding me of how my grandparent were in Glennie, MI. They raised 5 children in a very simple life that many have never experienced. Keep up the good work....
Being off grid is a learning curve.
When I first started growing food, my family would have starved the first year...now I can grow food all year, in a real winter with freezing temps. And it's saved me a lot of money growing all my own greens! Market greens go bad so fast in those plastic tubs, I was always throwing lettuce away, no matter how diligent I was at using it. Now I pick as needed.
Everything I learn, adds to my ability to one day be able to live off the grid, if I had to.
When it becomes necessary...you will be readier than you would otherwise. There are a lot of people that will never "get it" no matter what you show them. Keep sharing your progress for the rest of us to see and learn!
When you said pigs and chickens rolling off the side of the hill I laughed out loud hahaha. Love it man. There will always be haters. Just came across your channel. Awesome videos.
I spit my coffee out 😂 I just pictured them rolling down hill. He's right though.
Hey Dave! When you and Brooke have grandchildren - I am so VERY excited when they begin talking and say! "Grandpa and Grandma, can you safely teach me how to swim? How to canoe with a paddle? How to safely cut tress? How to build a safe camp fire? Can you help me construct my dream for a cool tree fort? What does off-grid mean? Which wood stove is the best wood stove when I'm ready to build my cabin? What did you and Grandma learn when you began building your own off-grid cabin? Would you and Grandma help me build my cabin in the wilderness before I graduate from high school? . . . You folks are a gift to this planet! (and me, too! Thank you.) May our Lord continue to unfold HIS PEACE upon you and your loved ones. Belle
You do you. Your videos are honest and transparent and I've been enjoying watching them.