Winter Camping in my Tiny Cabin | First Snow of the Year
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- I headed up north a bit to Rum River State Forest in Minnesota. I've passed this place a million times on the way to our family cabin, but haven't ever checked it out. It's quite a day to be out in the woods, with temperatures dipping down into the low 20s and deer hunters scattered about - but Ellie and I make our way to a campsite on the edge of the woods. We immerse ourselves in cabin life and wake up to the surprise of snow on the ground!
Cabin Specs:
-6.5x10 Foot Utility Trailer
-32 Square Foot Cabin
-Bluetti Solar Generator
-Chinese Diesel Heater
-Outdoor Shower
-Transforming Couch/Bed
-Indoor Kitchen
-Interior Storage
#microhouse #tinycabin #traveltrailer #dispersedcamping
Original Travel Cabin Build Video: • Building our Tiny Cabi...
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Arriving at Camp
00:59 - Setup
01:32 - Hike
02:48 - Chilling Out
03:20 - Bonfire
04:52 - Cooking Dinner
06:23 - Night Hike
07:57 - Bed Setup
08:38 - Morning
09:03 - Snow
09:43 - Snow Hike
10:12 - Heater Issues
11:41 - Hitch Lock Problem
12:19 - Wrap Up
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Filmed, Edited and Produced by Jack Steward
Camping vids are much happier with a dog. Best buddy in the world.
Agreed!
Tienes toda la razón. A mí me atrapan los peludos !!
I just discovered this channel, and I’m amazed to learn Aaron Rodgers has the time to churn out this type of content.
Haha thanks for watching 😅👍🏽
Yup, my thought, too.
@@gufredd9675 Loll
And he dumped Danica and brought his dog 😎
Ikr
I'm an old woman and I love living vicariously through you and Ellie! All the best to you.
Aw thanks so much!! I really appreciate the support!! And so does Ellie!
And your 9 cats replacing your unborne children you killed for your empty life..witch
age is just a number
Please..you are pathetic loser chicks who hate themselves because they see their pathetic state..stoopid birthcontrol sluts of satan...baaarrff..you spinster psycos..enjoy you 78 cats and their urine..they will eat you when you pass...and nobody cares ..as you are watching the cbc.satanic?
BEER!...Give me more delicious thirst quenching holiday makin BEER...bitch
Get Ellie a plywood slab and a rug for the ramp
Totally 👍🏽👍🏽
I think just the rug would be enough. We are all on Team Ellie!
With grip
@@mikes3043 Ellie appreciates it!! 😁👍🏽
So true dude
I absolutely loved how you prayed a blessing over your meal 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. How beautiful was that
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Yes! It was the best part of the video😊
@@kathleenmurray7423 it sure was ❤️
Ellie has stolen my heart! A great travel companion for you out in the woods
She’s the best 😊
Thank you for letting me sit by the fire with you. I needed this today !
What an awsome video... you're living your best life. Lucky dog too!
Glad to have you!!! :)
Sweet, little overnight trip. The little bit of snow in the morning was a perfect touch. And I'm always happy to see someone who appreciates the need for a good cup of coffee in the morning!
Absolutely! That was a great trip! Coffee is a must in the AM 😁👍🏽
Your sweet Ellie LOVES you very much! And she KNOWS you LOVE her. Such a sweet friendship! Brings tears to my eyes.
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Get a little rubber welcome mat and you can lay it on the ramp for Ellie. ♥ They are very flexible, so you could just roll it up and tuck away in the cabin when not in use. 😉
Great call. I actually already have one I could bring out next time 👍🏽👍🏽
Nice to see you pray before you eat. Not many people do that anymore.
Another great video, have yourself a dandy weekend.
P.S. give Ellie a kiss for me!
Thanks so much!!! I appreciate it!!
Enjoy living vicariously in your cozy cabin. I like the lounge chair mode. It’s amazing how you fit everything you need in such a tiny space.
Thanks so much! The lounge chair is super comfy
What a terrific little overnight adventure for you and Ellie and I just love how much warmth your Tiny Cabin provides. It was lots of fun to see you prepare a nice dinner, set up your cozy bed and then wake up to snow! Thanks so much for taking us along with you and Ellie! 😘
Thank you for coming along and watching!! It’s so fun to be able to share these adventures like this
I love your tiny cabin, it has everything you need and you made it so cozy inside.
Thank you so much!!
@cindybin2001 Maybe you should give up on that rant and try ranting about something that IS your business.
@cindybin2001 I'm with DAMM. DRUNKS AGAINST MADD MOTHERS
@cindybin2001 you sound like you need a cowboy cocktail and a beer
I don't know what I love more. the fact that the tiny cabin HAS an outside light or that its ON. LOL
Gotta have that porch light 😁👍🏽
One of the best tiny homes/ campers I heave seen . What fun!
Thanks so much!!
The door opening sound before you transition to the next scene…that freaked me out. Like a surprise visitor ……in the woods lol
Oh wow! Yeah that would be freaky!
This inspires me to go sleep in my shed for the night .
Yes! Go for it!
Snow, rain or wind, is mother nature's way of saying "thank you for visiting me"
Haha totally!
I can’t think of anything better out in your tiny cabin just enjoying the wilderness!
Agreed!! :)
I'm not a fan to the night hikes. I'd be afraid that Ellie would get skunked! I appreciate you sharing your adventures with us. You have a way of showing the beauty around you. Love the snow.
Thanks for watching another one!
@gwgrote5 You just brought back a great memory for me! Years back I lived in a Colorado county with a population of 580. The 100 year old house I rented had an old abandoned car on a back section of the yard where I kept my malmutes (sled dogs) leased. Let the male off the leash, and he went running and was half way under that car when he moved backwards at the speed of sound, he got to me and I knew what had to be under the car. He had moved fast enough to not be sprayed. We hauled inside because it was already blowing in the wind.
I really appreciate seeing the little things that can go wrong ~ very educational and honest. Thanks for the inspiration and practical lessons you’ve learned from experience!
Thanks! I definitely try to paint the whole picture!
Wow! The coldest I've ever had was in Argentina in 2016 and Allie and you with all that snow my cold was nothing!
Cold is cold though wherever you are! 😁 Argentina sound amazing!
Loving that you prayed before you meal and shared it.
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Ellie is such a doll!😊
Haha she really is
Watching you and Ellie is fun. Get Ellie a mat and/or a rug to keep her feet off that grate.
We got one for her right after this trip. If you watch some of the newer adventures, you’ll see what we got her 👌🏽
GREAT FUN! Keep 'em coming! Used to live in my small camper in the Michigan woods--- can't beat the summer lakes. Homesteading in the Alaska bush for 39 years-- won't trade it!!
PS: Get a propane heater and use the 20 pound? tanks.
Wow! Sounds incredible!! Thanks so much for watching and sharing!
Just a super video. The dog is truly man's best friend. This little home is terrific and looks very comfortable. Please keep showing these wonderful videos.
Thank you very much!
All I could do was smile through the entire video. That cabin is freaking beautiful man!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
What can i say? I LOVE it! Another foot wide and its perfect for two! To heck with my tent. All my camp gear will fit perfectly in there. Love it!
Yes totally! We love it!
So cute when pup brought you food.
Hahaha she’s the best 👍🏽
i love the way u enjoy your time .thats the way every human should spend their life .
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Bro, you have extra space on the sides now. You should build out the cabin a bit wider. You could even insulate the inside now, so you could do more winter camping. 👍🏽
I know…I’m debating building it out. It would be hard to do so while keeping the same cabin structure. I might have to tear it all down and start from scratch. We’ll see 👍🏽👍🏽
That's so funny that there were people freaking out about the windows and hiking in the dark lol. I thought I was the only one🤣. Still love your cozy lil cabin.💞
Haha there were quite a few! 😂👍🏽
Same!!! I don’t love the feeling that anyone can see me and I cannot see them😂
A brother and I did some full moon cross country skiing late one night at Sibley State Park. My brother almost collided with a deer at the bottom of the first hill he went down!!! Gorgeous scenery in the full moon.
Ellies the coolest dog she's awesome
Agreed!
I love this because it shows just what you can do with the "smallest" space.
Most people talk about how they need 800+ square feet, but you can do a ton with a small area for vacation. Look at the little cottages. Think what you could do with an 8x12 cottage, little diesel heater, solar panel, jackery battery pack, 12v 3000 btu parking heater, simple store baught cast iron wood stove. have room for a bed, chairs, table, wood pile on poarch... all you need is some cheep land to drop it on and you have an off grid retreat that you only need to bring up some diesel and maybe propane if you want to use a propane cook stove.
Absolutely 🙏🏽 Thanks so much for watching!
@@TinyCabinLife I love watching some of your adventures.
Most people don't realize just what you can do with a small space. there are tons of places that sell "sheds" or "shed cabins", pre-made and delivered.
A simple little 10x10, 1 door, 2 windows, might run 7500 delivered from some places... add in a a 699 cast iron stove... hmmm 54,000 BTUs, yeah you won't want that burning full till unless its -40 outside LOL.
and you have the startings for a vacation spot that could last generations.
You literally live a dream. I love your lifestyle and Ellie seems to love it too! I saw the comment about a rug for her on the ramp. That’s a great idea. An all weather rug you could roll up and tuck away when not in use. Stay warm and I look forward to seeing more adventures.
It definitely is a dream 😊 but one thing that I’ve learned is that it’s a very attainable dream. There are so many ways to get out and have adventures like this. It may not be in a tiny cabin, but a tent or your car or whatever you have available. I might have to make a video about how this all started for me. It’s certainly been a journey!
bolt a bar mat to that grate for the pup! waterproof and cushy on the paws!
Great idea!!
Love the prayer before eating
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Cool watching you cook. I appreciate the coffee focus.
Love your adventure and the fact you have Ellie with you….please take care of her….you can tell she loves you and you her! Hope y’all get to have many more adventures! And looks like you pretty much have all you need in your little cabin! Give Miss Ellie a huge hug from all of us! Enjoy your life!
As thanks so much! I certainly will. 😊
Looks so cozy just please be safe out there. Cute doggie. 🐾🐾🙏🏼❤️🪵🌳🌲
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This is so awesome even tho it's so small, but the real kicker was when you said the little prayer right before you ate. That really makes everything OK. That's been lost over the generations 😕 so sad.
33. I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
I appreciate the kind words! 🙏🏽
That was a nice little getaway. This is my dream lifestyle. I hope and pray I get to experience this with my husband before I leave this world.
I hope so too! 😊🙏🏽
I just love your mini builds! They ARE necessary and much needed!
I really appreciate that!
Fresh powder snow looks so awesome 👍😘🥰 I love your tiny house 🏡
It really does!! Was so fun to wake up to
When I saw how tiny that camper cabin was I was sure glad you upgraded to a larger one for you and Ellie.
The large heat air intake should suck air from the cabin. I have one modified in my van. Draws air in over heat exchanger and out. Fresh air intake and exhaust are on the bottom. Great build. Like the video
Totally. I just didn’t want to drill another hole in this thing yet. Also these All-In-One units are supposedly designed to be as is without so much modification. They don’t usually turn out that way lol. Thanks so much for watching!
Love the episode, you inspire the less fortunate to live their life's dream...Greetings and Namaste to you and Elle from India.
Really appreciate that!! Thanks so much for watching
Golf cart batteries will give you the reserve power you need and a solar panel to keep the charge up
100% 👍🏽👍🏽
I love that you’ve completely minimalised the cabin.
Thanks!! :)
My suggestion for the trailer gate would be an astroturf doormat held in place with tie wraps. That looked pretty slippery with the snow.
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What a great idea hauling the tiny cabin to a remote camping area , love it .
Totally!
I'm going to have a nomad's life someday, I always watch videos of others traveling and I want it so bad.
You can do it in little bits like this. I think that’s what I’ve learned…it’s not an all or nothing sort of a thing. You can have a hole base and then take stints of going out and traveling 👍🏽👍🏽
@@TinyCabinLife for sure! I'm working on starting my journey around the world soon but it's been a while since covid had previously closed everything down. Now that everything is starting to reopen I've had more opportunities, only a matter of time now :)
@@adventuregirl4275 Love it!! Good luck!!
Lol who did you think was going to go into your little house? Lol in the middle of nowhere. Beautiful dog. Ellie. ❤️
Ellie is the best 🙏🏽
Dogs truly a animal created for man!!!
These videos r peaceful n interesting
I completely agree 😊
Such an underrated channel! Keep it up brother!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it!
Before buying any (further) hitch locks, briefly check out TheLockPickingLawyer (on TH-cam) for the model/series you are interested in. Most of them are complete garbage.... as you have demonstrated.
Yes! I put one on. Pain in the butt.
Great tip! Will do 👍🏽👍🏽
Love the Tiny Cabin, is there a video on how you built your tiny Cabin and what type of elec for light sets up and for the stove ect.
I like that you tell the location and show the road.
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I like that "Home is where you park it". There are quite a number of seniors who sold their homes, bought a nice RV and except for ocasional visits to relatives they live on the road. They get to see alot of America. My wife and I came across such a couple a few summers ago while camping at a local park and when I asked where home was, they pointed to their RV and said, "There"
Love it!
I'm going to Minnesota in two weeks
Nice! Where at?
@@TinyCabinLife Went to the Twin Cities it was Frigid... Got sick the day I got home/ LOL all better now :)
Я сначало подумал,что это походный туалет?!Перед моим взором открылось чудо инженерной мысли,такое уютное жилье ,как наша хрущевка,только на колесах Большое достоинство этого домика ,что сам склепал его!Удачи,удовольствия,большого отдыха со своим другом!
Thank you!!!!
Camping toilet. Haaa!
Locks only keep an honest man honest.
Great video! ❤️
I appreciate that!
Your videos inspire people to enjoy life. The preparation and flavors of food, smells, the sounds from nature, crackling of sticks, the feel of warmth, the simple things that don’t cost a lot. These things are truly priceless. Add in love of family and life becomes that much more precious.
Thank you for reminding us how awesome life can be even when we are dealing with stress and adversity. 👍🙏🇺🇸
Wow that means so much! So glad you get so much out of the videos 🙏🏽
@@TinyCabinLife your videos are my go to happy place 👍
Awesome! We've been in snow for a month now here in the sub-arctic of the Yukon. Averaging day 18F night 7F. I'm excited to see Tiny Cabin this season winter camping! I love the addition the new trailer adds.
We’re going to be at those temps in the next couple of days!! Thanks for watching!! Im excited to see how this winter goes 🙌🏽
Hello. Possum originally from Kotzebue Alaska. Peace and love to you in this holiday season!
@@jamesconner8374 Hello! nice to meet you neighbor! Many blessings to you this season!
I live in Maine so we are accustomed to the snow for sure!! There are a lot of cozy places to be when it’s cold and snowy but that little cabin seems like the most comfortable, warm, and welcoming place to be!! Now I wish WE could have one!! Thank you for your videos! Ellie is beautiful! You make a good team because she seems like she needs YOU as much as you need HER!! What a great companion!
@@troy5352 Absolutely! We both love each other so much!
Love your wee cabin, so cosy. I admit I'm one of those people who's like "shut your curtains" I read too many horrors and yeah my imagination runs away with me 😂
Haha it’s understandable!
Your tiny cabin is sooooooooooooooo beautiful and comfortable 🤗😇🙂
Thanks! I love it! 😊
Cozy! Love the snow. And what a lucky, happy dog getting to go on all these adventures with you! ☺️
On the tailgate needed put like milk crates or something for support underneath and put wood on inside of tailgate to look like a deck would be real nice
That’d be awesome 👍🏽👍🏽 I’m wondering if the weight would be too much. Definitely would look amazing
Do light wood I’m not a contractor 2x4 something like that or like floor of new trailer but look at manual and see weight capacity your honey may love it and when you all are parked she can put plants 🪴 and stuff yes it would look amazing. It would be home away from home 🏡
Good to see the heater works. You used to have it in a self contained plastic housing. You could have extra diesel stored in it. And yes a larger battery bank is always nice.
Heater has finally been worked out! So thankful to have it working well
Thank you Jack for taking us on another great adventure. I always look forward to watching your videos and where we are going next. Love to Ellie❤. Thank you Jack. 😊
Our pleasure! Thanks so much for coming along!
The fact you've responded to almost every comment is impressive.
Also just leave the trailer connected to the car, lower the front jack stand like you normally would for support. But yes, it is those trailer locks are easily defeated.
I try to 👍🏽 I might start leaving it connected too
Just discovered your channel over month ago. You and your dog are nature warriors 🙂🤗 worry about you both being attacked by bear or bobcat. Praying you have repellent spray or some device to protect you both. Your home away home is fabulous. Your a great cook. Your pushing your luck hiking in the dark 😪 God is with you... he's with you and your dog...Still feel uneasy watching your pioneer hikes. Take Care and Continued Blessings 🙏 do you have silver survival blankets? Take that with you on your hikes and flashlight. Just in case you were to fall and break a bone...you can keep warn outdoors in case you can't make it back to your cabin. Take a bottle of water and protein bar for survival food backup on your trail walks.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate all the support
Still loving the cabin💞
It would make a good guesthouse.
Definitely!
Excellent content, I visit the mountains in PA a lot and when that wind roars through the valleys it’s amazing. Your dog will protect you from anything it smell out of the ordinary, stay safe
Sounds awesome man! I appreciate the support too
Ellie is a joy.
Agreed!
Yet another wonderful and awesome video! You have definitely touched my life with your adventures, both with Colton on Rock The Park, and now in your Tiny Cabin videos, which are just like being a kid and building at fort, in my mind. It takes me back to being a child every time I see these, with of course, adult features added. Such a wonderful adventure, like a little escape from my world into yours, every time I see one of your videos. Thank you very much for sharing this with us all. Blessings and Best Wishes to You and Yours, Always. Brice, from PDX. 💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗
I really appreciate all the support over the years!!! It really means so much! 🙏🏽
@@TinyCabinLife it's totally my pleasure, and an Honor as well. As I've said before, Blessings and Best Wishes to You and Yours, Always. Brice. 😇🙏💗
How wonderful that you're able to just camp out like that. It seems so quiet and peaceful. Here in Germany, there's a good chance you'll be woken up by a forester knocking at your car! Also, what a cozy little cabin, love it.
Thanks so much!! We’re fortunate to have land like this in the USA where you can camp like this 👍🏽👍🏽
A piece of carpet for ellie to use for walking up the ramp would probably do the trick
Totally 👍🏽👍🏽
What a Good Sport!! Most People Would Be Jumping Up & Down! Cussing, usually! 🙄 Bless You!! Can’t Wait For Your Next Fun Trip!! ❣️🐾🎶
Thank you so much!!! That means a lot!
I always love your videos and your beautiful dog Elle she the best and keep up with the fantastic outstanding work that you love doing
Thank you so much!!! It means a lot!
Been to that spot a few times, was just there a week ago lol. Glad you were able to hammer the hitch lock off, we’ve all been in those situations 😅
Awesome!! It’s definitely a legit spot!! And that was the worst 😅 Glad it came off!
There are so many awesome things I can say about this video, and believe me I watch a lot of off grid and travel videos, but I will keep it brief. I love how much you love your dog; it really shows. I love the fact that you prayed before your meal; it shows your gratefulness. I love all the preparation that must have went into the making of your wonderful little cabin. For these reason alone, I decided to follow you. Thank you for sharing your experience on social media.
Wow thank you so much 🙏🏽 That means so much to me. Welcome to our adventure!
Night hikes are pretty fun i grew up around old not used train tracks and going up there at night looking down on our town of lakes all lit up was really cool . The view in winter was also amazing . Dam I wish i had done it more as a kid . I miss my old town so much if i could afford it i would of lived there forever . But anyway a dog will usually sense danger they are good warning if not good protection depending on the dog of course .
Absolutely 🙌🏽 It’s such an awesome experience huh? You’re right about dogs too. I love having her along with me out there.
Absolutely love your tiny cabin! A thin / narrow box built on the outside of the cabin to the edge of your trailer would store folding chairs, a rug rolled up for you to throw over the grate for Ellie, and any other items you could squish in. Keep posting. Your videos are lovely.
Thanks so much! I would love to create some storage outside like that! Thanks for the great ideas and the support! :)
I love this! I have always loved the forest! It's so beautiful, especially with the snow! I've always wanted to stay in a cabin in the forest, even if it were tiny. I was thinking the same thing about looking out into the darkness! Lol!
The forest is the best! I love being able to move my little cabin around 🙏🏽
@@TinyCabinLife ☺
Wow, im so impressed with your tiny tiny home. So cozy! Yes, its easy to get lost, you are smart to have a compass and your bearings! Amazing. Great dog...🔥
Thank you!! I loved the original travel cabin. It was such a great little cabin
Very cool little cabin. Nothing beats the outdoor life. Take care of that lovely dog 😊
Absolutely 😊
So glad the trailer worked out so well. In fact better than the original. And as others have pointed out more space. Love from India!
Yes! It’s so much nicer!! Thanks for watching!!! 👋🏽
put a light on the dog so she can mess around in the dark. cabin is sick ! looks so well designed.
Thanks so much! Good tip with the light!
I love how well trained ellie is,she can run free and no worry for you! I wish my dogs were like that!
She really is so good! 👍🏽👍🏽
I've enjoyed watching! I'm glad that you were able too get tiny house hooked up to leave!
Thanks so much!! I was quite relieved too! 😊
I would be scared to death and I love nature but certainly not alone 😮
You get used to it after doing it a few times :)
Bring a peacemaker lol
When you go hiking maybe tie bright colored cloth on the trees so you can have a general idea of the direction you came from...at least in the daylight. :)
Ellie is so cute! The fire looked amazing. Glad you didn't need to abandon the travel trailer.
Loved the video ❣️
Good call!! And thanks so much! Ellie really is the best adventure pal. I really appreciate you watching!!
Or glowsticks
I bet if you had to ask Ellie to bring you back, she'd do that. Our dog does - totally surprised me when we got lost as I hadn't ever thought of asking him to lead the way back.
Looking forward to you expanding your Tiny Cabin. It’s gonna be awesome!!! 👍🏻
We shall see!!
So peaceful, beautiful! I love snow! ❤
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I love this and you can tell her loves his dog so much, that little girl is so sweet, cabin is awesome you probably inspire a lot of people doing things they thought they could not do! Thanks, Cindy White and family Shawnee kansas
Thank you! We love it so much. There’s nothing quite like the simple things
You’re incredibly trusting. Stay safe
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I can't believe how much Aaron Rodgers looks like you! 😁
First time I've watched one of your videos. Love how cozy your tiny cabin is!
Thanks for sharing!
Haha you know you’re the first one to say that HE looks like ME. Thank you for that 😅👍🏽
@@TinyCabinLife well he does. 😃
Merry Christmas! 🎄⛄
WAVAW This will be you one day these videos will come in handy for you