Why I Went Offgrid at 17 Years Old

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  • @davemcnamee2298
    @davemcnamee2298 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Minnesota Rancher. I just watched a kid in rat-eaten coveralls give a better self analysis of his life to date, than most of us in our mature yearage can. My hats off to ya my friend. Best of luck in the future!

  • @johnhoward650
    @johnhoward650 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    You have done more with your life than most people in their fifties. Some of us live through what you have accomplished.

  • @gallopingg1
    @gallopingg1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YOU SURE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE.

  • @waterdog226
    @waterdog226 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Respect to you.

  • @ILGLY
    @ILGLY หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best wishes from Kansas. Much respect for you.🎉

  • @robertburns3014
    @robertburns3014 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Like I've said before, you're a very intelligent person and a very determined one at that. I believe that you will achieve your goals largely for the facts I mentioned previously. Not everybody fits in well with the "standard" method of educating people that we have in the Western world. Sometimes you have to leave that model and pursue your own educational path. I continue to wish you the best and thank you for allowing us to watch and learn from you!

  • @ryan_80
    @ryan_80 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You being a single person with no other obligations to anyone else, this lifestyle for you makes total sense man!! Good on you and keep it going!!!

  • @kevinb9867
    @kevinb9867 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Wise beyond your years. People can learn allot from your words here. Best wishes on the construction process!

  • @tedcottenden22
    @tedcottenden22 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Fantastic update! It is my belief after watching all your videos that what you are doing was meant to be your journey. You say you have two friends. But today TH-cam shows you have 63500 friends. You mean more to us than you can imagine. You’re the friend that we all look forward to seeing when you post a new video. God Bless! - 2023 will be a great year. Stay Safe My Friend.

  • @mikewinkelman7015
    @mikewinkelman7015 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You never quit learning you will always keep learning your whole life. Your a very motivated person.

  • @joannadavis1881
    @joannadavis1881 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are great at everything you do. Stay warm and safe my friend. ❤️🥰

  • @woody1456
    @woody1456 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    all the very best of luck in your journey ! I've always followed my dads philosophy of "if you need to do something learn to do it yourself" !

  • @78alissa
    @78alissa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genius old spirit in a young man's body I tell ya. Much love and respect

  • @robinmyman
    @robinmyman ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Always great to get a report…better than anything on Discovery…. Keep them coming and Happy New Year

  • @55scooterdude
    @55scooterdude ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I think we are blessed to follow you on your journey. Too many of us wish we would have followed our dreams.

  • @xlilften3056
    @xlilften3056 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You're killing it man. You are taking things that many push aside and doing something about it. A lot to be said about that.

  • @zantar2482
    @zantar2482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm twice as old as you are and you are quickly becoming a role model for me.

  • @wilderchilder2901
    @wilderchilder2901 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Received one of your fabulous sweatshirts as a present for myself under the tree! So glad to see your posting today Kyle…looking forward to following along in 2023… Happy New Year to you👍

  • @KW58
    @KW58 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I wish the world had more young people like you, it would be a better place to live for sure !

  • @paddycaseygsxr
    @paddycaseygsxr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching from uk 🇬🇧 👍👍👍👍

  • @dougsmith548
    @dougsmith548 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello my friend from Canada. Stay safe and God bless ✌️🇨🇦

  • @cWatts-zv3oo
    @cWatts-zv3oo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Life's never 20 20.....and that's how we learn....you've turned a lot of heads my brother.....doing what you love.
    Nothing but respect for you sir!

  • @raymondg6424
    @raymondg6424 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are an inspirational man just keep on keeping on brother love the content look forward to the new Log Cabin build

  • @ebony5766
    @ebony5766 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    We NEED so very many more young MEN like you. Love this channel.

  • @dlansburg2673
    @dlansburg2673 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If every young person had your ambition and attitude we would live in a much better world.Merry Christmas

  • @dougsmith548
    @dougsmith548 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I don’t know whether I heard you say it but there is a saying, if you love what you’re doing you’ll never work a day in your life. As long as you can make money to survive on then go for it you never know when the reaper is gonna come calling. ✌️🇨🇦

  • @timsziminski2461
    @timsziminski2461 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I see your progression my boy, you just continue your path, No need for an explanation, And for the schooling you are spot on it's all a system and part of the process of selection if that makes sense. Stay warm and keep up the good work. 👊👍💪 Happy New Year

  • @Bailey463
    @Bailey463 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Happy New Year! Looking forward to this years adventures. I am sure it will be epic.

  • @georgethomas4483
    @georgethomas4483 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your probably the smartest young man ever - don't forget to have fun along the way and don't ever forget your friends - your work ethic is unbelievable keep up the great work

  • @marcberm
    @marcberm ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One thing that has always struck me about your videos is how incredibly well educated you are. "Book smarts" are so often seen as antithetical to the bushcrafting outdoors lifestyle. The reality is that there are so many ways to learn and to teach, that "school" is where only a tiny fraction of those things happen. The rest (and usually the most important and relevant), happen in life. Keep up the awesome work and awesome spirit!!

  • @eddiehuff7366
    @eddiehuff7366 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Peace and love sending your way again young man. @7:30 I am loving listening to you wax philosophical. PLEASE continue vids this winter even if you aren't in the bush. I admire your obvious intelligence at such a young age. Shucks do vids in mom's garage. I promise we will all tune in and listen. 😊

  • @carolyn3543
    @carolyn3543 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing so much of your experience! I always and enjoy stopping to visit with you!

  • @Aliceinjonesville
    @Aliceinjonesville ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You have received the very best of education… in there, doing it hands on, backed by vast research and reading! Your self direction and motivation are beyond deadly!! I still dream of sitting on your porch having a “cuppa” coffee with ya! What a chat we would have! Thanks for sharing… Always keep “ givin” it!! 👍🏼🥰

  • @BJ-nw6ow
    @BJ-nw6ow ปีที่แล้ว

    We need more young guys out there with an attitude like you! Will be watching more.

  • @Linward
    @Linward ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Interesting reflection on your journey to self-actualization. Your message is inspiring in that all through our ages these are fundamental principles we could all apply to live a happier and more authentic lives.

  • @natel2046
    @natel2046 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching you from New Hampshire all your videos are great wish there were more people like you.

  • @lisapardue1197
    @lisapardue1197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for sharing. You are a very wise young man.

  • @DaveDoesMetals
    @DaveDoesMetals ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I've been watching you for a few years now (usually on another account) and I've been proud of your progress. For years and years I wanted to live off grid, and you always inspired me to keep working towards that.
    Life comes at you fast, and my goals changed throughout the years. I got a good job and a good woman and we bought a house together in town because we got a hell of a deal on it. We plan on spending a few years here before selling it and moving somewhere off grid. In the meantime I'm teaching myself metalworking, which I hope to someday make my full time job when it's economically feasible. I'm doing blacksmithing and copper work, have been teaching myself repousse and stuff also. The house has a nice shop, so that makes things easier.
    Anyways, sorry for the journal entry but I figured you share so much of your story I should share some of mine. Thanks for taking that plunge and going off grid, you've helped keep that same dream alive in a lot of people. Merry Christmas, Happy holidays and all that good stuff.

    • @CleoHarperReturns
      @CleoHarperReturns ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I often mistake the comment section for my personal diary myself; it's a habit I try to break every year. You are not alone in this, David. At least you have something to say.
      Kyle is one of those very rare people that inadvertently teach you more in your short time with him, than many professionals who struggle to teach a fraction of someone like him. This kid is worth his weight in gold. I'm almost fifty now and I'm only just beginning the journey he started at seventeen, quite the inspiration.
      You mentioned you're usually on another account -- did your laptop also sh*t the bed and take all your passwords with it? Because that's the pain that slowly creeps up on you when you realize just how much you've lost. I never realized how much a name could mean until no one could recognize me after I lost it.😅 Or how hard it is to cancel things on your credit card when you're locked out of your account. I actually had to leave my property and go to the real bank.

  • @nicholasskaljin8762
    @nicholasskaljin8762 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The man, the myth, the legend. Happy holidays my friend!

  • @Ann-i8u6q
    @Ann-i8u6q 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such an intelligent and mature young man..Keep doing what your doing,Never give up,Much love.South Wales UK.❤

  • @bwcok7947
    @bwcok7947 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas! Stay warm, safe, and healthy! Keep smiling and be happy!

  • @spole90
    @spole90 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your TH-cam channel should be required viewing in every high school in North America. Not so much for what can be learned but for the philosophical inspiration that you give so freely. Good on ya!

  • @markholmes1346
    @markholmes1346 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Keep up the hard work and do what makes you happy! Your way ahead of your time and I wish a lot of younger people would follow your lead and learn to survive, build and just go after it! Great job young man! Looking forward to the log home build! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @chrisb.4496
    @chrisb.4496 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do you!

  • @brettk5767
    @brettk5767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so lucky to have this mindset so young. Took me 30 years

  • @Diver420420
    @Diver420420 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whatever you share will be interesting bud. Keep it up!👍🏻

  • @TheKGB-ql1dr
    @TheKGB-ql1dr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man O man wisdom and inspiration leaking right out of your channel fella ... thank you 👍👍🤠

  • @johna.9742
    @johna.9742 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep the videos coming buddy. Can hardly wait for your next posting.

  • @jackberanek6684
    @jackberanek6684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are on the right path. Do your own thing and forget about society’s expectations. I enjoy your channel.

  • @zendeus20
    @zendeus20 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are very inspiration.

  • @justmestacey3247
    @justmestacey3247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blessing to you for the New Year and always!

  • @charruza
    @charruza ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Appreciate you sharing this with us! Hope your Christmas was amazing, and I look forward to watching your progress into the New Year!

  • @CoolJaden617
    @CoolJaden617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your doing great!

  • @marywelling2580
    @marywelling2580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Holiday's to you, too. I wish many blessings for you in the upcoming year!

  • @abdriver5563
    @abdriver5563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are wise beyond your years ., you are smart enough to realize what you don't know . Thanks for the videos .

  • @remyllebeau77
    @remyllebeau77 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Very well said about the school system. It is a disgrace that so many are pushed into debt by going to college and get useless degrees.

    • @ALPHAFTUCK
      @ALPHAFTUCK ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So agree. It's truly a disgrace, and the governments work for the big picture.

  • @igdes1
    @igdes1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This young man is such a joy to watch. I just found his channel a few days ago. I've now watched at least 20+ videos and it's been fucking deadly.

  • @saner6888
    @saner6888 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You post, I watch!! Simple🫶really appreciate all the effort you put into the channel this year and looking forward to following your 2023 adventures. Hope your Christmas was a good one!💛

  • @jonrossman6706
    @jonrossman6706 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's the journey that matters my friend. Of course you're going to make mistakes. That's the best way we learn. You're doing a good job. Your channel is going to keep growing big this year.... you'll see. 😉👌

  • @theg9754
    @theg9754 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video! Don't stay away too long. You're too deadly to be gone for too long a minute for us fans!

  • @db.mc2
    @db.mc2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you Kyle 👍Appreciate you my friend 🙏 always great to hear from you, see what you're doing, and very grateful for you sharing your life, and all of your hard earned accomplishments . If only more young people, and people in general had your ethics for hard work, and self sustainability my friend. Always wish you the best in all you do. Thank you 👊 🙂

  • @tracycannaday1406
    @tracycannaday1406 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm anxious to see your future endeavors .

  • @jackieross3831
    @jackieross3831 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You're doing just fine trust me you are a rare bird who puts that much effort into learning things and bettering their life very rare! Love the channel

  • @jmwjr1900
    @jmwjr1900 ปีที่แล้ว

    You leave me with more questions than answers. But I am still intrigued and will continue to follow.

  • @lindafrankw
    @lindafrankw ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You really described your goals and motivation well. Very smart young man. Your already a success nothing to prove beyond what your doing.
    Frank

  • @johnhewitt7539
    @johnhewitt7539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy New year look after yourself take care and keep entertaining us

  • @TJP-on7hm
    @TJP-on7hm ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Deadly Bush Man, I been wondering about your life before going off grid?? Who raised you (who shaped you) where were your parents or did your grandmother raise you?? Who helped shape your personality?? Anyhow you are definitely a blast to watch, a blast!! I just can't wait until you start construction of your log home. And maybe some lost puppy will find your cabin and call it home, you need that in your life!! Take care Bud and here is to a roaring new year for you!!

  • @rowanthefirst148
    @rowanthefirst148 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never stop being you, brother. You're a solid dude with a solid mind. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you and your channel.

  • @billytingen3567
    @billytingen3567 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kudos to you my Friend! Not everyone has the courage to pursue their dreams at an early age like you are doing. I think most people know exactly what you are saying and can identify in part with your emotions. I just retired couple years ago. I'm 66. I moved to rural Kentucky to be near Nature and get connected to what is real again. I grew up in rural Alabama. There are many distractions and you were wise to get away and experience your own growth. Great JOB! Cheers.

  • @gorillaninja78
    @gorillaninja78 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Merry Christmas! Best wishes for 2023 🤙🏻🇨🇦

  • @coletteclarke2905
    @coletteclarke2905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't believe it's been 3 years already. Remember stumbling on your channel just as you started building the cabin an never looked back. Seasonal greetings to you and the family from across the pond in the UK here's to many more brilliant videos merry Christmas

  • @sylviaorr3027
    @sylviaorr3027 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love what you are doing, so down to earth and living such a wealthy life 😊

  • @joemc2529
    @joemc2529 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a natural born teacher. I'm so proud to know you're a brother Canadian ... Let's go eh !!!

  • @btwarner2124
    @btwarner2124 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Merry Christmas brother. Stay safe. We are all here with you.

  • @brianjarvis313
    @brianjarvis313 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very few people in modern society realize true happiness with the paths they have chosen. Some change course, others stay the course, others simply find a way to deal with the paths parents or peer pressure dictates. Be proud, my friend, in what you have accomplished and the wisdom you have already learned and can apply. You are a self learner. That is something that MOST people can’t attain. You are doing what most of us wish we had the courage to do.
    Hard work, and pride it it, are values that are sadly lacking in North America today. And I say based on personal experience working for a company for the last 40 years. it allowed me to build and provide for my family, but I always felt a little held back from what I wanted to do. I plan to retire early next year. I have bought land and plan to start doing some of the things that you now do at such a young age. I may have another 20 years or so to do it, but who knows if health will allow me to do it. Good for you! Keep driving forward!!

  • @paulcaskey
    @paulcaskey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to the new projects. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Joeyjoey53
    @Joeyjoey53 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Happy New Year your content is awesome and looking forward to the log home build. Mistakes will happen but you learn from them. Stay warm.

  • @joankline343
    @joankline343 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think you'll always do well in life no matter what you chose. Life should be an adventure and there's always something new to learn. Best wishes to you on whatever you decide to do. Can't wait to see your cabin and new home. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🎄✨️🦌🎁

  • @Wademorgan1024
    @Wademorgan1024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your compass is so finely tuned it’s inspiring. Love to see it.

  • @bwillan
    @bwillan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are certainly wise beyond your years.

  • @marshimaroo
    @marshimaroo ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep your stick on the ice. Love the vidoes.

  • @NitaKerns
    @NitaKerns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds like you are jumping into 2023 with much enthusiasm! It's rubbing off on me! Im excited for new adventures!

  • @amywill9185
    @amywill9185 ปีที่แล้ว

    You were smart to do what you did. I am so happy to see how far you have come.❤

  • @raymondprohs4842
    @raymondprohs4842 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done!

  • @clintkay5860
    @clintkay5860 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're just to cool! Living life your way. ! What more can you ask for! Keep on keeping on, Thumbs up buddy.

  • @erielycolon3324
    @erielycolon3324 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No mistakes here, just a learning process. I’m a nurse. And trust me I know so many kids in drugs and alcohol making real mistakes. I’m so impressed by your clarity! Keep the hard work. You will be retired before me!

  • @shawnkelley9169
    @shawnkelley9169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well said about the schooling totally agree
    Stay warm and can't wait to see your your new log home

  • @gt_outdoorexcursions
    @gt_outdoorexcursions ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yes sir, definitely appreciate ya sharing your journey as it's become one of my favorite channels on the tubes for a long while. Been following around since the days of old mil and teetering on the edge of sloped roofs a couple of years back. I get more entertainment watching a young man figure some shit out and resolve problems than watching some pretentious ass spouting off and flexing and I'm sure that's where a lot of us fall in. Keep up the good work!

  • @allanteegl4021
    @allanteegl4021 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you realise every thing you have done and do is amazing and you have been teaching us as you grew I'm so glad I've been watching you and never will love your channel

  • @greatwhitenorthlife2327
    @greatwhitenorthlife2327 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have quite the similar education experience! I learn by doing... not reading about doing... also I need an applicable goal. I hated studying theory on left handed puppetry because it would never apply!
    That being said I made it to grade 10, worked in construction, in my late teens then went and got my GED, went to tech school for a couple of years where the education had an actual practical application! Had a 4.0 GPA through college and could barely pass at high-school. I'm just rambling I guess, but my point is I'm tired of the one size fits all education system, and I do not regret dropping out. I learned so much more not being in that prison they called a school.
    Good luck man, hope you keep on making progress on that cabin! I'm excited for you!

  • @johnsonwilliams3333
    @johnsonwilliams3333 ปีที่แล้ว

    We Love what you do, keep it up, am always looking for your next adventure, you are The Bomb!

  • @jonathanemocling3826
    @jonathanemocling3826 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro “Hat’s Off” to you keep it up!

  • @MarkJLarsonOutdoors
    @MarkJLarsonOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video my friend! I totally agree with everything you said! I had no problem with learning at school but learned way more outside! I'm envious for sure! You are a great example for other young men and I wish you Good luck with everything!!

  • @josephdougherty2399
    @josephdougherty2399 ปีที่แล้ว

    *smiles* knowingly

  • @et5222
    @et5222 ปีที่แล้ว

    158 videos with 8 million views... you're doing something right. The cabin will push the subs to 100k quickly! Thanks for your time in the bush... and your positive outlook and humor.

  • @nikolauschiorgno5884
    @nikolauschiorgno5884 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have more in life already then most will in a lifetime . And very smart and proud . 👏
    In the of joe dirt keep on keeping on

  • @dawncornwall6268
    @dawncornwall6268 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re the evolution of man in a YT channel. Prosperous New Year.

  • @billyboy804
    @billyboy804 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy New Year, my boy! (Wish we knew your first name, lol) my wife and I get a big kick out of your videos. Keep up the good work. We are looking forward to seeing more videos soon!
    Billy and Laurie from Maine

  • @ALPHAFTUCK
    @ALPHAFTUCK ปีที่แล้ว

    Real man right here! Ton of respect for ya bud. Real world education, and intelligence is so much more worthy. Good on ya buddy 👏 👌

  • @davidwatts3396
    @davidwatts3396 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched a vlog of yours where you said that people want you to change what you say and how you say it. Don't bow to their pressure. You make honest, interesting and straightforward vlogs, my wife and I watch your videos from start to finish. It is refreshing to hear someone so young speak with such wisdom, knowledge and ambition.
    We hope all your dreams come true. Your hard work will surely be rewarded.

    • @TraplinesandInlines
      @TraplinesandInlines  หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks David I appreciate it very much and I am very glad to hear that you and your wife enjoy they videos