Two Years Alone in the Wilderness | Escape the City to Build Off Grid Log Cabin
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- čas přidán 25. 05. 2024
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One man leaves the city life behind to build a cheap off grid log cabin and homestead in the Canadian wilderness, including a log home, an outdoor kitchen, an outhouse, a woodshed and a sauna bathhouse. Building mostly with hand tools, Shawn James harvests building materials from the forests north of Toronto, Canada and crafts them into functional tools and shelters using traditional woodworking tools and methods. He practices bushcraft and survival skills every day, including fire starting, tree identification and harvesting, wild edible foraging, fishing, hunting, camping in the summer and winter, travelling by canoe and snowshoe, navigation and water collection and purification.
Continue watching in 2019 as Shawn finishes the sauna, plants a forest garden for fruit and vegetables, builds an underground root cellar, ice house and cheese cave, a timber frame workshop and a remote hunt camp closer to fish and game.
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At approx 1:11:50 when the soft song starts to play I realized what this entire video is a analogy of, LIFE
I’m laying in bed approx 4 years after I lost my 16 year old boy to a fast 5 weeks of cancer. Tired with a loss of why I’m here now I try to keep my mind busy so I won’t weep any more. A heart can only break so hard. I’m 55 and had a heck of a life but I’m tired now and don’t really want to keep going. My boy was the best boy a father could ever hope for and I cannot believe he is gone and with him went my heart
Life is a riddle, a strange thing to experience once you get really deep into it
This man did what so many dream and want to do
My son and I built a shack in the woods together. Nothing compared to this guy but we experienced much of the same thing. Hard work, perseverance, patience, pacing oneself, hope, vision and best of all peace of being there. For me having my boy there made it as close to heaven as this old earth could ever be. Love is what makes it Yet with love comes pain
Hat off too you sir and appreciate you sharing your experience. The timely addition of the music painted a great picture sadly so many today have never and will never taste. Brought back good memories
Life is a strange thing
Robert Stalets that's a helluva tough story ......I'm very sorry for your loss the arbitrariness of life is shattering.... I send you my best wishes
Sorry for your loss brother. Hope you can find peace.
rob dog
Thank you sir
lance nelms
Thank you sir
Ante Mandaric
Ante Mandaric
I appreciate your concern but was very troubled and offended you would preach to me after what I shared.
I shared what I did in a knee jerk reaction to difficult grief in my life , late at night after being stirred to memories me and my boy shared from watching this video
Grief is not a sign or signal for you to jump and try to convert someone Don’t you know that Jesus rebuked the church of that day for doing and acting the same way ?
Your reply to me that my heart is a heart of stone and I need the Holy Spirit and conviction of my sins ??!!
Are you serious ?
Let me explain something to you even though I maybe should be bigger and just let God deal with you
I have been a Christian for 35 years with a much stronger testimony then yours.
What makes you think I need saving ? Because I spoke out my grief ? Because I said I didn’t know what my purpose is now ? I’m not a perfect man by any stretch as neither are you and yes I’m still in grief as I loved my boy with all my heart
My hope of seeing my boy again is the hope I hold onto and the kind of real faith that’s required to live through this.
I’m sorry but people like you give the Lord a bad name.
Jesus said don’t tell people you love Him SHOW them.
If He gave you a new heart then I suggest you use your heart to respond to people not a drive to tell people how to get saved. Jesus said it is the Love of God that draws men NOT judgment. You passed judgment and expect anyone to respond ? It will never ever happen.
You put that religious reply on here for the world to see as a representative of Jesus Christ and your word is I have a hard heart and need to repent ?
It would of been completely different if you would of used a scripture to comfort or encourage Then if I wasn’t a Christian believing man maybe I would think about it or contemplate it But to jump right into someone tell them how bad you were then how good you are and tell someone their heart is hard when all they are doing is grieving is, well, uncalled for and out of place
Jn 5:39. You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and yet scripture points towards me
Please don’t respond as will only make it worse.
Don’t represent yourself as a Christian unless you do so with the love of God in your heart. Then from the abundance of the heart the mouth will speak what God wants Otherwise the Bible says your a sounding gong
Did I search for this video: no.
Did I watch the whole video: yes.
impossible to stop watching
yeah me too ^^
@@memyselfandi8787 impossible to stop watching. :)
@@ifritron yeah
Same here
Shawn James, I consider him the Noah of the 21st century... he knows a lot about carpentry
Este señor canadiense, lo veo desde hace dos años. Muy hábil e inteligente en construir su cabaña hermosa. Sus hijitas jovencitas con su mamasita lo visitan cada tiempo . Tiene un precioso perro Golden Retriver, que lo acompaña y cuida, cuyo nombre es Cally. Dios Bendiga a esta preciosa familia canadiense, desde Perú ,muchas Felicidades. El nombre de este excelente canadiense es Shwan James
Q bom saber algumas informações alma gentil, q bom, ele tem uma linda família também, grata
Seu cãozinho está sempre te convidando p brincar c ele, dê um pouquinho de atenção a ele, gentil e lindo cavalheiro
É triste vê lo matando um lindo animal, penso na dor de seus familiares, mãe etc...enfim vocês precisam comer e está tudo bem
watching this gave me a midlife crisis and i’m only 23
Agreed
@Wo Long They're all the rage nowadays
Well I’m way past midlife but it sure gives me enough energy to try it. It makes you realize that nobody can say they can’t do what they want if they want it bad enough
Same
This gave me a midlife crisis and im 17
Who else started watching this not realizing you wouldn't be able to stop?
😳
Me and my family.
me - wow
me lol
Yep!
🤡
After a stressful day I play this video and it helps me fall asleep. Not because it’s boring or uninteresting, it’s because it’s peaceful and beautiful. I know you didn’t make the video intended as a sleeping aid but it works great for me. Beautiful scenery, self reliance, good craftsmanship all combined to relax me enough to forget my troubles. Thanks
Verdade.
I always sleep better when I hear someone is working ;)
Same, this video actually help me to get through the lockdown 3 years ago as well.
عندما شاهدت هذا الفيديو قبل عدد سنوات مضت منذ الدقائق الأولى شعرت بالنعاس، ونمت نوما عميقا .. ومنذ ذلك الوقت وانا ابحث عن هذه النوعية من الأفلام لكي انام .
الفديوات القديمه أقرب للطبيعه الحلوه وذات محتوى رائع ياسيدي.
Says he was alone, literally has the greatest companion in the world.
Indeed. Such a good boy. And such a good listener!
my parents just got 2 male brothers, 3 months old. Golden retrievers are awesome. I'm getting a king shepherd, just one though.
I am a Tarot Card the dog dude
wasn't there a person there filming this?
Notice the Drone footage near the end WHILE he was paddling away? :thinking emoji:
More interesting to watch than Hollywood film
I thought the exact same thing
He should edit it a make it just 20 min.. Or divide this 1 hour to 5 videos.
Maybe he wil much more views
what breed of dog is that
True, Some films these days are very disturbing but this one is the most beautiful ive seen so far
Amen to that
Inspired by Dick Proenneke- Alone in the Wilderness. He was there for 30 years. You have a modern spin on your build. Carving the wooden spoon just really carried on the tradition of Dick Proenneke . Ah cool!
Як прекрасно все життя мріяла жити подальше від цивілізації. І мій чоловік такої ж думки був. Ви настоящий герой( умілі руки). Ми з радістю дивимось ваше життя Слава Господу . Дай Боже вам сили і здоров'я. Бережи вас Господь.
Hi everybody. This video is essentially a movie of my life over the last two years from the first day of spring two years ago to the first day of spring yesterday.This is a video I've wanted to make since I started building the homestead - my evolution from a sheet metal worker turned corporate executive then to whatever it is I am today. It was fun and interesting to edit this video, especially since it's a lot of content and a lot of changes condensed into a relatively short hour and a half. This is my journal. If you enjoyed this, my weekly videos include over one hundred more hours of cabin life and wilderness living so please subscribe so you don't miss anything. This year will be more interesting as I continue learning to live closer to the land. There are ALOT of questions and assumptions from new viewers about how I film/edit/upload, if I replant trees, who the 2nd dog belonged to, etc. You will find all the answers in my previous videos. I have uploaded a video every week detailing the entire process over the past two years. Thank you to all of you who have been following my journey from the start and welcome those of you who are new here.
All of it! Great work
I'm liking it so far, but why can we only get it in 380p? It looks fine on a tiny window, but not good at all fullscreen.
Richard Trujillo probably hasn’t finished processing yet. Is anyone else having that issue?
@@MySelfReliance Yes Shawn, I can only see in 360p. Looking forward to it though
do not speak English, but even so I understand more or less what happens! thanks for lo s videos!
So much better than reality TV. No angst, no drama, just hard work and perseverance. This is what Television wishes it was.
If you think about it, it’s literally the most wholesome way of life, you take what you need, and do the best with what you got. A far better lesson than what the city life teaches us
Man, the truth in this...
No señores esta matanza de árboles se pudo evitar...llevando sus ladrillos y cemento...llevo cogines y barniz, y no pudo llevar su silla, mesa y cucharas de metal o de plástico....SOLO ES UN ASESINO DE LA NATURALEZA...llegó la plaga al bosque.
@@claubell8154 si se ve como un hombre y su trabajo acabo con toda la naturaleza alrededor
But this IS a reality show...
живая душа🚩Разоблачение - ключ к правде, честности, открытости❗ Важный инструмент - разоблачение💯 Важный инструмент - разоблачение - раскрытие правды ранее скрытой засекреченной❗💯👍
Escaping to the woods off the grid has a calming effect on me. I am retired, worked hard for 48 years, and now have the time and a decent income to occasionally find real solitude outside away from the noise of traffic and lights. It’s not that I do not enjoy others because I do, but being alone in the woods provides an alternate healthy perspective. However I must admit, this gentleman is much more resourceful than me. I cheat a bit and have solar panels that charge a couple deep cell 12 volt batteries for me that I use mainly for led lighting inside.
Repent and believe the gospel, you must be born again to inherit the kingdom of God.
But that's still off-grid, so it counts.
Ml LG
No its not. Perhaps you shoul talk in your own phon
@@jackieselvey6639 Yes, I do take my phone to the woods with me as well as my motorcycle trips. My elderly wife, who doesn't travel with me to the woods or on the motorcycle has had a number of falls, a skull fracture, nine broken ribs and a broken arm requiring a shoulder replacement. Real life does require some compromises.
I've never watched a video of this length so patiently.
true.
Thats true man 🤠
So true
Ever seen a movie?
Very true. 👍
As an old disabled man that's mostly confined to my bed due to horrible pain, I want to say that your videos have given me much joy and pleasure!
The amount of time and effort you put into them and everything you do totally amazes me.
I've been watching them for a while now, and have seen almost all of them.
Just wanted to tell you how appreciative I am for what you have shared with the world.
My computer is my window to other's lives, lives that I will never be able to live myself, but it sure is nice to see what you have accomplished in such a short time.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
peace
You truly can never tell when you create something that touches another living soul. What an incredible feat Shawn has accomplished. My father is also quite Ill, and would have loved to do this in his youth.. Your comment brought tears to my eyes, you seem so positive. Happy Holidays and may you have a fantastic New year friend.
Happy holidays Larry! Get well soon!
I wish the Creator bless you and give a brand new life with a lot of health
Greetings from brazil
I hope you will have time to catch many more good and kind moments in your life. I am from Russia and would just like to wish you and your family health and strength. Happy holidays to you.
The pooch knows how hard he’s working. He must love him so much!
Wishing everyone a lifetime of happiness and joy.
Been safe for the past year.
May our home always be in harmony.
Let's build together to reach far!
You are never alone when you have a dog. Got so much respect for this hardworking man.
Exactly my toughts 😎
@@tava7760 probably because the dog will react and start barking if a bear comes near, hopefully scaring the bear away. Dogs have always been more than just a companion.
No he don't. Its 1 dog
DOG-DRONER
Good day. I live in the Russian region of Yakutia. I do not speak English, used Yandex translator. Started watching your channel from the time you started building a kitchen on the street and since then look forward to your new movies. Although I, too, can do something with my own hands, I admire Your skills and performance. I assure You that your videos help us to understand that our desires are quite similar, regardless of our place of residence. I believe that a real man should be able to build a house, and game to produce, and to cook a delicious meal. I also like Your dog very much. Good luck, health and financial well-being. With deep respect to You and your work Tereshchenko Boris.
Якутия топчик
@@twoblocksdown5464 Якутия топчик yourself
EkeiShaosaye what?😂
@@twoblocksdown5464 Yakutia topchik йорселф
a million starflakes вы там ебанулись?
Uncle people, I can be with you in this beautiful life and nature. I have been following you since 2018
You achieved so much. A master at everting you do. What more could you want, you built everything you need to live and be happy by hand.
I congratulate you. You have two amazing golden retrievers, love them. Thank you for sharing, fantastic photography. Cheers. Mary from 🇦🇺
This is not a video. This is an epic movie. The amount of work is amazing here. This should be on No.1 CZcams trending.
There was a video about a transgender kid as No.1 i'm not sure if this type of content youtube is proud of
love the shots with the birds. Must be a calm presence to have birds eat out of your hand like that.
Gotta say, need more doggo
@@Jacob-ke6cj yeah look at trending now....transgender makeup tutorial, rap videos glamorising drug use or dealing, or just bullshit about fortnite or kids being jackasses. That's youtubes recommended nowdays
I was going to use the word EPIC, but you already did. Good call.
Nah, makeup tutorials, newest Cardi B production and some Swedish dude playing video games are what deserve to be trending, always.
"The hermits who live in the woods now seem like the least crazy among us.
Insanity is spending a life doing a job you hate in a place devoid of beauty
to buy things to impress people who don't really care about you."
i'm 14 and this is deep
Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
Now what do we understand by these verse? What is the narrow gate? Seek and you will know the answer. 🙂
@@iamgroot4706 The asshole?
I think once you get over the attraction of living in a log cabin in nature, life must get kind of boring out there. I suppose having balance of modern life and this is the best approach.
@@mayen67 You haven't got time to get bored, the day becomes short when you have so many chores that need to be done, just to live.
AMAZING LIFESTLE AROUD THE WORLD. MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE!
This is a dream that lot of people have that live in the city
am i the only one who thinks that the dog is beautiful, and the best companion this sir could have?
The dog is so cute
Nope
Not only that, but the dog can ice skate!
100%
this dog is so happy, and know's how lucky he is.....that's a lesson in itself!
Thanks for the very minimal amount of music. Hearing nature is so mediating, the truest soundtrack there is.
it's crazy how you don't even notice your listening to nature until you hear the music. Then it's like okay stop the music now.
Yes! I totally agree. And with him not talking and just letting us watch, was just icing on the cake.
Oh and the little breaks to show that unbelievable scenery, priceless.
Thanks camera person!
This is THE most beautiful video I have ever seen, your skills are amazing, I am completely blown away! Carol😊
Ive never seen a dog so happy. Beautiful Pup!
Girlfriend: "What an absolute crazy mad lad...
Me: Yeah.... *starts taking notes very discreetly*
😂
@Saint Scanderbeg good luck
@@frankbanes9122 é legal
Exactly!
The best 90 minutes in a long time. No ideology, no sides, no crying or complaining. Just life as it should be. Well done good sir! Well done!
Yup i love this vid, so relaxing
@@alanj7306 ,
Thats Fantastic how your able to biuld your home. Wonderful Job, Sir.
You are doing a Fantastic job.
Well Done, and to live in a very Beautiful area.
Love your Companion, she's very beautiful.
May God Bless and Keep you.
Очень хороший фильм! Всё в нём есть. И природа, и животный мир, и птицы. Такая красота ! А самое главное - чудо человек ! Всё умеющий, талантливый в этом деле человек. Сколько нужно труда, чтобы всё это построить ! И собачка такая умница, всё понимающяя.! Благодарю, за эту красоту, - не зря смотрела ! Я , тоже люблю строительство, но жаль, что я, не мужчина ....
I really enjoyed this. Next to no words spoken and still glued to the screen. Thank you.
This video should be a commercial for the worlds best camera battery
Hahahahahahaha. This has to be one of the finest jokes on CZcams.
Solar charged maybe?
@@killerkupid you can have a Honda 2000 inverter powered by gasoline back in the truck. But the joke was very sharp... hahaha. BTW, admirable skills this gentleman has. I wish I knew 10% of what he knows...
wheres his internet, he has everything else
Lol, good call.
I don't think there's a man alive that's seen this that hasn't at some point in the 90 minutes wished he was you. So many lost arts on display. Thank you.
So true! As a kid, I used to go camping with my family. We would have "survival" style camping sometimes but no where near like this and boy do I wish I could do this now!
Well, clearly it's not all lost if there are people like him around.
im going to live like this one day, its real freedom.
Guys, he isn't living out there full time, he ha a family back in town where he spends most of his time, look closely at the cabin, hardly any personal items or food there, I was fooled too for a bit.
@rick roehler ok boomer
Everything about this video is amazing...the recording quality..the man's skills...the hard-working...the details...the nature..very peaceful way of life ..and you sir making a wonderful life relaying only on your self and skills...like my mom always saying : it's very easy to be a man but it takes lot to be a real man and you're a real one ...congratulations and carry-on sir..that's the best life a human can ever have and a dream for lot of us🎉
Cali was so cute she found her frozen baby!
Massive amount of respect for men who walk into the wilderness and not survive but thrive.
Sadly we do not have such wilderness here in The Netherlands and the nature we do have we are not allowed to set up camp unless you get permission.
Iam 40 years old, working 12 hours a day and at the end of each month after paying all my bills and bullshait not much is left.
Looking at this man makes me dream of leaving the modern world with my wife and dog and kids to live the life.
But i cant even do that as our kids cannot live without wifi, smartphones and pizza.
it would make it a living hell and a failed journey.
I envy you sir, being such a splendid craftsman and just leaving the city behind.
I watched every second of it and you made me smile all the way.
Godspeed and may life grant you much luck and happiness and merry xmass.
Greetings from The Netherlands.
As a fellow dutchman, I felt that.
Edit: Vrolijk kerstfeest.
Phe rocks - I feel the same I couldn’t have said it any better myself, I have tons of respect and admiration for this man, I love how he keeps coming up with ideas to improve the inside of the cabin and he accomplished it all on his own with true skill and dedication , and when he goes out in the wilderness with his dog it looks like heaven on earth, just man and mans best friend, when I was scrolling through the CZcams videos and stumbled upon this video I looked directly at the thumbnail without reading it and right off the back I thought it was a video of the Hatfields and McCoys, on the thumbnail he looks exactly like Kevin Costner when he starred in the movie Hatfields and McCoys
Get a divorce leave the kids wife Wi-Fi and pizza and run like hell lol just kidding but it is a thought of mine everyday hahahah
Maar ook echt.
Trust me, as a 16 year old boy I can 100% say that your kids would thank you for this. Sadly it´s just not possible in mainland Europe, only places I could think of where this could be possible are Sweden,Finnland, Russia or Norway. This is the dream.
This video really rivals the BBC documentaries, keep up the good work Shawn and keep posting, thank you!
Natur pur. Sehr beruhigend. Super inFORMation.
Sie gehören zu den besten der besten 👍🏻 ✌️ 👍🏻 ✌️ 👍🏻 ✌️ 👍🏻 ✌️ Danke
Hey I just want you to know your channel is awesome you're living the reality of a lot of people's dreams I really can respect the way you take care of the planet and always looking forward to the future as far as keeping your Forest
Healthy
This is the only superhero movie I've ever enjoyed
Sou tua fã! Você é um grande homem! Guerreiro, exemplo de superação, tenho assistido teus vídeos e amado. Parabéns.
I lived in the city down south for 17 years. Now i live in the mountains of Maine and i never want to live in a city ever again. Fresh air is good for the soul.
Born and brought up in Maine, still here. Congratulations for finding the seclusion you needed. it’s a great place, for now.
AMEN!
@@mikerogers9711 I actually grew up here as well. My parents split up when i was young and it forced me to move. But, i made my way back many years ago and never plan to leave. Maine will always be a great place. It is what you make it.
NorthEast Outdoors yes sir, that’s all it is. Make it or depend on someone else to do it for you. In 1982 I was lucky enough to get stationed at Loring. Never left Maine except for basic and tech school.
Better to be in the mountains with what crap is coming our way. Stay safe
Uno de los mejores videos que he visto.. la naturaleza y la compañía del mejor amigo del hombre, un amigo perro ❤ desde Río Cuarto Argentina.. un buen abrazo
Shawn, my respect! Greetings from Russia! Great job! And a great, excellent video. This film is smart, kind and very useful for modern people living in cities. This is my dream life. I wish I could come to your cabin in the woods! Igor is from Moscow.
A few years ago I lost my Dad and my wife and family, so I drowned my series in a bottle of booze and pills. A couple years ago I went camping and it ended up with me staying in my tent for 2 years now. I live off-grid, not to the extent of this guy but I live in my tent in the mountains all alone. I am close to a big city and food shopping is not too far away from me. I took a job working from home and I love it. Being out in the mountains for 2 years now it has helped me through all the pain I endured. It is crazy how close I am t a city but still so far away. I will never live any other way again. Some times its really hard and money is always tight cause I work on commission but the peace I have found inside of me is priceless.
GOD bless you Sean
God bless you - yes.
👏👏🙌
Sorry about your loss sir. Wish You the best on your journey, hope You will find happiness.
Amazing. Lost my 21 year old son in 2001 - 10 days before 911 and his mom died in a car accident when he was only eight. Never went to live off the grid but did go off grid in other ways still recovering. Some positive things - like connected with a beautiful women who I knew in my twenties. She said yes 4 years ago. Live in the mountain's and hope to never live in a city again. Power to you Brother. Hope all is well and you thrive in your heart and Soul.
I think we all fantasize about leaving our world behind and going to do this
The difference is that for some is not a fantasy but a plan! :)
@@Elekktra7 💯💯💯
@@Elekktra7 what is your plan? When, where, how? I’m curious
All the time. L
@@Elekktra7 But how do you finance this? I mean the tools, clothing, etc that you cant just get from nature
Молодец мужик, класс👍👍👍
Being a person with a health problem I could never do what you have accomplished. Instead of actually being there I get to experience it through your videos. Thanks.
I feel the same way ..
He didn’t accomplish this don’t feel bad. It’s just entertainment. It’s impossible to live in the wild for two years with no contact from anyone as this video title suggests, and build that shelter with those tools he had, and hunt and get food for him and the dog all at the same time. It’s complete bogus . It’s just for entertainment
@@b-rare I've also noticed he had to go out and get certain materials to build but..I think the guy was saying the depression/lack of drive and will would screw us...(more so that the material supplies and work)
@@kristinadk the title says “2 years alone”. All I’m saying is that’s bull shit. Just hunting alone for food to survive for him and the dog would take up 8-10
Hours a day. It’s crap . Entertaining yes, but don’t lie to us now we’re not that stupid Lmao . And the dog looks like it’s eating kibble like where’s he hunting kibble ? Crap !!!! Let’s say he had another man there that did all the hunting , I don’t even believe one man with those caveman tools could build that much in two years . That’s another crap hole. I know too much about renovations to say that’s well maybe possible but everyday 10-12 hours days lol. Using an axe to cut down trees? Common. And a hand saw? Lol. It’s too fluffy for me
@@b-rare lmao you sound so pissed, it's kinda funny lol
And yes, I get it.. lol
... (That's what people usually do to lure others in,... they put titles like that to get your attention) no need to get angry man lol ..politicians, news networks, CZcams, and books do it all the time
Carpenter, engineer, an artist, video operator, designer, cooker, naturalist, worker, philosopher, story maker, film maker, all in one person! And no bear around to eat them all )
@@chilaw2004 I THINK HE ENDED UP AS A RUG ON THE WALL!!!
The real Swiss Army Man right here
Hunter too
Yeh I was thinking that too. But what happened to the other dog.
@@chilaw2004 little bears are no fear to human.
الأسطورة في عالم البناء ❤
I love how that puppy dog kept her footing on the ice. So cute!!!❤😂
this is one of the best videos ive seen on CZcams
its so calm and relaxing
i didnt think id watch all the way through but i did
Consider watching the documentary of Dick Proenneke.
@Zefyr...same here. I loved it from start to finish!
I totally concur.
Great walk down memory lane...made me walk over to the mirror and say to the guy “so...what have YOU done the past two years?...time to step it up buddy!”
This
I was thinking the same thing
Crazy Canuck ..... then I realised “why should I listen to some guy who talks to himself?” Only joking, I had the same thoughts you did... but we have to realise that this guy is something special!
Crazy Canuck.... I've had the same conservation with myself many times over the last 6.5 yrs and especially the last 2. Watching Shawn tells me I dropped the ball.
Richard I believe we are all special, and lucky enough to have a guy like Shawn remind us that we are (special)...
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Unbelievable work. Much respect. You're an inspiration.
When I saw this video was 90 minutes I never thought I would watch the entire video. Incredible content and filming
The good life.
I agree there
I was sorry that it ended so soon!
It was like a perfect film 🎥 to watch on big screen, amazing job, thanks for sharing
there are 3 things you can watch endlessly: fire burning, water running, a man working )
or a hot babe working..lol
@@ImpactPlusMarketing 🤦🏻♀️
I've lived off grid in the Yukon years ago and realized the effort it takes too build such a place. U have the imagination ,the tools and skills with a lot determination.What passion you possess. Enjoy and Goodluck!.
Από Τα πρώτα Χρόνια τον Ακολουθώ είχαι Χαθη Ένα Διάστημα τώρα Τον Ξαναβλέπω μπράβο Από Ελλάδα
I see you lost your suit...and found your Soul. Well done. Your best yet and as a film maker. May a million subs be soon.
Harry Leichtweis well said!
So True. Thank you for sharing your stunning footage and tasteful audio absolutely inspiring to see you create in GOD's creation.
LOLOLOLOL I love that, well said!! " Lost your suit and found your soul"
Harry Leichtweis lost my suit, found my soul. What a beautiful title for a book
Your never alone when you got a doggo by your side
That dog sure is loving life.
@@danfrasin3220 No shit Sherlock.
And a camera man 😀
mae lynn he just sets his camera up and sometimes holds it himself
@@MaeinHK with one plate of food extra hahaha
i couldn't skip any second, amazing skills , you created heaven from nothing
Sheer Heaven! I’ve loved all the seasons!
This belongs on National Geographic... Sir you are a true Renaissance Man..
r u from India,,,,
@@martinkorn2668 Dude I was joking!I am also a muslim and from Bangladesh.Muslims have lots of issues because they dont read anything but Quran.But things are changing,,,,at least here in my country....as an example 300 madrashas (islamic school) are now teaching on gender equality,menstruation,physical changes at puberty,about condom and stuff like that and you have to understad one thing muslims hate these things....muslims are learning about STDs and condom in madrasha!To me its like we are on moon!
He has no regards to environment.
I want to say this correctly I haven't seen good video like this since I was a child and I saw the movie Jeremiah Johnson. By the way one of my favorite. But here we have an award-winning video in my opinion A man truly determined and too stubborn to quit. You are the master of the outside my friend
Absolutly amazing. Fantastique!
Desmond Brady, Jeremiah Johnson is one my favorite movies, too. Saw it at the drive-in with my family when I was young. Another good movie is The Trap with Oliver Reed.
Loved Jeremiah Johnson with Robert Redford, about a mountain man, but missing from the movie was builds like Shawn makes.
This is my Soap Opera, I can't get enough. I keep coming back for more simply genius.
Yes, Jeremiah Johnson is one of my favorites too. But this amazing film was not done on a big budget.
Survive 2 years in the wild forest and do the work of a lumberjack, searching for food with a smart dog. I like adventure scenes like that. Thank you for letting me learn many things when I go to the forest alone, when I'm in the city and there's a lot of noise. climate pollution, when entering the wild forest it feels comfortable to breathe fresh air,
We need more men like this. Love the skills and what he accomplished. That's a beautiful home and he did that .
Most chill CZcamsr ever I can literally sit back have a few drinks and watch his videos for hours and now my lady sits with me and enjoys watching them as well 🏕
Old lady? 🤨
Old lady??
Yeah my wife
That’s better. 🙂
Dude, just apologize to her and go back home. It's o.k.
Car repair skills. (Just in case I have to go to some stupid "Teenyverse" again...)
Lol
Lmaooo
You must be a simp beta male. The man in the video is an alpha male.
BRO lmao
This man must be an architect ? The precise mesurment, the drawings and to know how to handle wood is absolutely amazing.We can only dream ever to do something like this. He is indeed a true master in his field.I admire him very much.Surely he is a husband and a father. Is it an escape from something?
Architects are not craftsman. Most cannot handle a hammer😊
Millions & millions of views. Well deserved. I think this is celebrity status on steroids!
Best life a dog has ever lived.
That's how most all of them lived up until a few hundred years ago
you must be kidding hes freezing and with this guy? hes bored out of his mind nothing to do for a dog no other dogs around u must not have a clue about them.
@@konanrefer6052 You're the clueless one ...this dog has the time of his life!
Abram Treadwell Definitely living it’s best life. 😊
@@konanrefer6052 that was troll comment for sure? :D
Best video on CZcams. The best medicine for anxiety.
This was so enjoyable to watch. It is better than all the other off grid living shows by far! This should be on the big screen in theaters. On top of all that, James is good shape! 😁 People don’t need to spend a lot of money on diet fads and gym fees when you do what he does. 🥰
That damn dog has the life. He’s always has a smile
It's an example of what man can do without social media
And women.
@@kubabooba548 man means us as a species. nothing to do with genders
youtube also? - who edits and posts this him alone?
@@kubabooba548 Mostly men though, we're stronger than women and our bodies don't break as easily on account of the bazillion biological differences between men and women. We're all great, in different but overlapping ways.
K.A. GORDON That isnt the point homie, the point is this is one of the things people can do without wasting their time on social media. Only thing he is dumb and wrong about is him being a hypocrite.
Is rare that you stumble across a video of this caliber which makes CZcams a good place to be. This is one of them.
The amount of time spent to make this video (editing etc) omg wow. Thank you so much for sharing. A Pure joy to watch.
Agreed with you
I find this to be such a great lifetime achievement and goal to fulfill in one's life!!
For real for real,
How many people in this world can say,
"I build a real blockhouse in the woods, with nothing but my own bare hands and a few tools"
I salute you !
Much Love and Light to you Sir and much more Respect for living your Dream!
(obviously) 🥰
Yvi a lovely rewarding comment.
Just found this channel from your interview with Canadian prepper. Being from Ontario myself this channel gives me great ideas. Thank you sir!
Anybody else go into this video thinking they would only watch 10 minutes, but ended up watching the whole thing?
Yep! And the whole time I kept saying, just ten more minutes...
Haha for real.. I'm already an hour in.. Such peaceful and real footage
I'm on my second viewing. Future cult classic?
I never watch this kinda stuff
Took the words right out my mouth😜
Man, you are very cool! Finally I saw a real Canadian! You have golden hands. In Russia, this means that a person can do everything with his own hands and do it well. Respect to you from Russia!
The constant noise and bustle of cities is not my thing. I love the quiet quality of nature. Solitude is such a beautiful thing.
I'm also trying to do something in nature
Shawn, I've now watched both your 2 hour videos and am in awe of all the work you did alone. The logs you used for the cabin are much bigger than those used by other bushcrafters. Your use of blocks and tackles was ingenious. I wonder if your outdoor kitchen doesn't attract bears???? Good work-- I enjoyed the videos. Bob Tallahassee, Fl
It is so appealing to watch a man who is doing masculine things unapologetically. It is refreshing to watch a mature intelligent adult man. I am weary of men portrayed in media as silly, juvenile, unintelligent, helpless, must be lead by and rescued by a woman. Men have something unique to them to bring into the pubic square that is valuable. The quality of work Shawn is doing outshines much of what is coming out of Hollywood. Keep up the good work Shawn James. You are valuable and so is your work. I would love to see many more men in our society following your example.
@R. M. Hey bud. I couldnt agree more with how refreshing it is to watch a man doing masculine things. Society needs more "Men". Males have a choice in life, the Easy Path or the Hard Path. The man in this video chose the hard path and can have pride in his accomplishments all the while motivating others to do as he does.
Hmmm well women are portrayed as helpless and in need of rescuing since time began and we know that stereotype. Suck it up girls.
Your comment is cringe and false actually. You’re just watching the wrong movies or just focusing on few movies out of many to fit your victim hood. Plenty of movies coming out that portray strong male characters.
@@armynavymarine2 *Your comment is cringe and false actually....Plenty of movies coming out that portray strong male characters.*
Name those movies that have strong male characters please. I'd like to watch them.
Do the recent Star Wars movies have strong male characters? Nope.
How about TV shows like Hemlock Grove or Bitten on Netflix? Nope.
Can we go to commercials for males who dont need saving by women? Nope.
It would seem your the one making a false claim, unless of course you can reply with a list of movies coming out that have strong male characters as proof to back up your claim that is.
olleybear All the recent Marvel Movies
Revenant
Mission Impossible
Black Klansman
A quiet place
The list I can come up with on top of my head from movies I’ve seen of men doing masculine shit and being heroic.
Who needs fake Hollywood. Shawn, you’re the real deal. Great job and keep living the dream!
The dog, it's quite a partner.
Pra mim, o Melhor vídeo de Todos! Esse homem é Um Excelente Exemplo!
Legal achar BR aqui nessa sessão de comentários. Um abraço.
Inacreditável ele lavrar as madeiras com ferramentas rudimentares. Deixou tudo esquartejado e aparelhado. Incrível como ele carregou as baterias de drone e câmera sem energia elétrica. E se mostrou inapto para manusear o serrote. Parabéns para a equipe dele.
This was for me way more entertaining than the last 10 Hollywood blockbusters combined.
This is better than any Hollywood movie I have seen this year. By far. Well done on something very special!
Great job, everything was perfect .alot of people would say alot of work,i think he enjoyed every evening savoring over tomorrows plan.
Hollywood movie??? Hahahahahahaha!! This is real . . . Hollywood is not.
Breathing in all that fresh clean Air... Does a body, mind n soul a lot of good... What I wouldn't give to live such a luxurious life style.
Jeden z najlepszych filmów w tym temacie jaki widziałem!To było Epickie!Kadry,muzyka...
Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski!
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You sir, are a modern day renaissance man, an inspiration and a pleasure to watch!
You are the adult personification of my 10 yr old aspirations.
Thank you!
Just a minute before I read your comment I was thinking; the person you were as a child is the person you are meant to be, before there is peer pressure and you didn't know about conforming to the norm. I believe that not living your own authentic life is the cause of depression and addictions. Many of us find it very hard to play a part, and sooner or later we have to go back to the authentic person we were as a child.
Gathering No Moss you couldn’t have said it any better
@@Alkamatus Wrong!
Ren·ais·sance man
/ˈˌrenəˈˌsäns man/Submit
noun
a person with many talents or areas of knowledge.
@@Automedon2 That's nice. I's also nice to have an income.
Who says you can't live the life you want and have an income? I've lived my 62 years exactly the way I wanted and always had an income - but usually just enough to keep doing what I was doing. If the life you want involves many material things, then of course you're going to have to be a slave. This man didn't start living the way he did until he had accumulated plenty of money, and I'm sure he has a fat bank account as a cushion for when he gets tired of his new lifestyle. @@kirksmith1973
How can any one give a thumbs down on something like this? I consider this video to be a masterpiece on its own merit! Thank you sir for sharing this and God bless!
Abdul Qadir...agree ! If you don't like it, I say go to watch something else ;) God bless you as well :)
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Lets see, PETA didn't like the fact that he was fishing, Greenies didn't like the idea that he was cutting down trees and changing the flora and the fauna to meet his needs. Let's not forget the air pollution from those lanterns... And the anti-gun nutz saw the shotgun and went ballistic...and then there was Bambi! And you ask why some people gave a thumbs down?
They just envy because they cannot do like that better...
I'm skeptical of the whole alone in the woods for two years thing.
He rather made several trips to stores to get certain materials, or just planned perfectly on what he needed to bring before he left.
Also, the drone shots of him when he's ice skating, who was piloting it?
Also Also, how did he charge his camera?
The best thing in all this type of video is the dog living it's best life
One of the best films I have ever seen! A true craftsman and a pleasure to watch!
After watching this magnificent piece of work, love and art, I wonder what the heck am i doing with my life...
Jose Antuna 🤔
Even his dog is living more than me
Me Three! & what ambition!
Even the trees are living more than me
We love watching your videos we live in New Hampshire. We would live off the grid if we wete young, now in our late 70 clser to 80. We are in N.H thats the closest to living with nature. We did live in Lake Tahoe, raised our 3 children there loved camping and hicking. Took a vacation to Canada along with our St Bernard got stopped at border he need shot clearence fortunantly. Found a vet In Bend fun times good memories