4 years ago I felt lost, even though society had clearly paved the path for me. I was 17 and living in Stockholm Sweden. After seeing the documentary "Alone in the wilderness" by Dick Proenneke, I became completely obsessed with the idea of just packing a rucksack of hand tools and wondering off into the vast forest of Sweden to create my own life, living off the land and build a log cabin. I found my meaning, but I was still in high school. My Grandparents owned forest so I started spending more and more time with them every weekend, wandering out, dreaming of my obsession and asking for advise. I had absolutely no prior knowledge of anything how I was going to do this, just the obsession to learn. When I turned 18 I told everyone of my plans. I received a gopro camera from my parents, so I could at least film some of my adventures. I hadn't even thought about filming anything but I did so and am I glad I did. It is a long story from here of hard work, pain, cold, making many many mistakes and figuring out how to solve problems all alone by trial and error. But I finally built the cabin all alone after 3 years. Along the way I also became passionate in filmmaking, so I invested in a better camera. The whole journey is filmed on a tripod by myself, which was lets just say a struggle (I am insane). Some people will doubt this and say I had a film crew and construction team, which I just take as a big complement. I know my journey and I hope to inspire others the same way Dick Proenneke inspired me.
Log Cabin: (0:00)
3 Years Earlier: (0:29)
Finding Log Cabin Site: (0:49)
Felling the first trees: (1:18)
Spring: (2:17)
Splitting foundation log: (3:51)
Stone foundation: (4:20)
Building the log cabin: (5:10)
Beaver: (6:45)
How to lift the logs alone?: (7:14)
Cooking "Kålbullar": (8:45)
Starting to look like a log cabin: (9:25)
Windows: (11:04)
Door: (12:12)
Log Cabin roof structure: (13:00)
Winter incoming: (16:26)
Roof: (18:00)
Splitting stones under the log cabin?: (19:06)
Old wood preservation technique: (21:41)
My first dog: (23:53)
Root cellar: (25:17)
Enjoy the Swedish wilderness: (27:37)
Water sealing the roof using birch bark: (28:47)
Using old abandoned clay tiles as roofing material: (31:42)
Growing own food: (34:49)
Floor in the log cabin: (36:49)
Secret hatch: (39:41)
Ladder down the root cellar: (40:23)
Shelves: (42:22)
Filling the root cellar with the grown food: (46:12)
Building a pulk for easier transport: (48:08)
Handmade log cabin door: (49:08)
Forging: (54:39)
Going fishing with the pulk: (58:15)
Wilderness food cooking: (1:02:03)
Log fire pit for cooking: (1:06:03)
Handmade windows: (1:09:05)
Preparing food for family visit: (1:20:40)
Family feast at the log cabin: (1:27:25)
This guy 's a lumberjack, carpenter, mason, blacksmith, farmer, cook, camera man, and video editor all in one!
And hunter,,,,
@@marcohernandezsuazoantonio6975 my man's a literal village of people rolled into one
cant forget tanner
and fisher
Also barber
What makes this so unique is the fact that there's no blaring music. It's just the sounds of nature and someone building a cabin. Honestly at first: I thought it was gonna be boring but I somehow got really hooked.
No need for music here. These sounds are so relaxing because they are natural to us, the sounds of nature are in harmony. The sounds of the city are in disharmony, they are unnatural and cause us stress. Noise pollution is terrible to humans, animals and the environment.
Between this and Primitive Technology, I watch these just to keep this knowledge in the back of my head, should society ever collapse.
@@JE-zl6uy Its getting ready to😀
@@russelltackett4779 Eh, a big war isn't the collapse yet. But we're on the brink of things about to get really hard where we'll envy the fellows who can just live in a cabin off the grid
Yeah, I am just waiting till he makes a toilet...
What a sense of pride you must've felt. Having your family at your table. The cabin and the table that you built with your own hands, sweat, passion and determination. Tremendous respect Sir!
61 year old female. I’ve always loved woodwork. It’s been a pleasure to watch you work and your dog.
4 years ago I felt lost, even though society had clearly paved the path for me. I was 17 and living in Stockholm Sweden. After seeing the documentary "Alone in the wilderness" by Dick Proenneke, I became completely obsessed with the idea of just packing a rucksack of hand tools and wondering off into the vast forest of Sweden to create my own life, living off the land and build a log cabin. I found my meaning, but I was still in high school. My Grandparents owned forest so I started spending more and more time with them every weekend, wandering out, dreaming of my obsession and asking for advise. I had absolutely no prior knowledge of anything how I was going to do this, just the obsession to learn. When I turned 18 I told everyone of my plans. I received a gopro camera from my parents, so I could at least film some of my adventures. I hadn't even thought about filming anything but I did so and am I glad I did. It is a long story from here of hard work, pain, cold, making many many mistakes and figuring out how to solve problems all alone by trial and error. But I finally built the cabin all alone after 3 years. Along the way I also became passionate in filmmaking, so I invested in a better camera. The whole journey is filmed on a tripod and edited by me, which was lets just say a struggle (I am insane). Some people will doubt this and say I had a film crew and construction team, which I just take as a big complement. I know my journey and I hope to inspire others the same way Dick Proenneke inspired me.
You are an insanely talented dude, I'm the same age as you and i don't think i could even accomplish 5% of what u did
Legend
you are so inspiring
You have golden hands, greetings from Russia...🤝
You definitely inspire me!
Not only did he build that log cabin, which is mindblowing yet alone. He also documented everything in the most wonderful way. Just imagine how much work alone he had with positioning his GoPro on all those different places before he could actually work.
i think that he does have a team whom films
@@Rikujin-Studio He does everything by himself (info from video description)
Потом придут какие нибудь.... подождут все его труды.ПОСМОТРИТЕ ролики "Лесные"- Ребята трудились 2 е кода все было сделано,пришли "хорошие "люди-подржгли и все сгорело до тла
Просчитайте бюджет леса в Европе, плюс право собственности на землю, плюс разрешения, которых уйма в европейских странах и вы поймёте, что этот чел, как минимум родственник какого-то монарха
@@konstantinsimonov8306 you can buy land pretty cheap in counties that doesnt have big cities, I own a plot of land that I bought for 60k sek 1 year ago
While I have not built an entire log cabin, I have had to rebuild my home on my own after a hurricane destroyed it. I do know the struggle of learning things I never thought I’d know how to do on the fly and by myself. This takes guts and determination. Respect is an understatement.
Замечательное видео! Парень и плотник, и каменщик, и охотник - всякое ремесло знает, трудится самоотверженно и мастерски, инструментом ручным владеет отменно (на топор в его руках залюбуешься). Да и камень дробит и укладывает отменно. В этом доме дай Бог ему жить счастливо да здравствовать! За отличный фильм (отсутствие музыки дает возможность слышать звуки природы и инструмента) - искренняя сердечная благодарность!
И пьет с бомжами профисионально
На все руки мастер! И пьёт?! С бомжами! 👏🤨
Молодой, и когда этому научился! Молодец!
Он очень слабо знает законы термодинамики... 😢
@@user-ti7tk8le1i читать надо... Учится универ...
You even see Erik replanting some saplings to replace the trees he's felled, which is great. Probably the most resourceful, and talented, young man I've yet to witness. Really inspiring.
Для
He took from the forest to live and gave back to the forest
Grew up on mine craft , then lived it
As long as he plants the exact same type of tree. If you cut down a big, strong oak, do not replant a scrawny pine tree to replace it. Which is exactly what the coal mining companies of the Appalachian mountains do.
Erik is really inspiring 🥰
I think something I love about this is that he didn't force himself to have to rely on everything from nature, it looks like maybe his grandparents or himself went out and bought some things to help him on his journey, like tools and concrete powder and other helpful survival equipment, even a razor to cut his hair. It just makes it feel more realistic in a sense, and he is very open about the tools he used showing them in many camera shots clearly and demonstrating the use. This is just a masterpiece of his entire 3 year journey, so much respect.
ye its nice to watch something like this thats not 1 of the fake "prim building" channels
I gotta agree with this in every way. It was my favorite part.
True. It’s powerful
If the point is to build a log cabin, it doesn't mean you have to make the tools yourself or anything like that. My Self Reliance -channel is also a good example of that. Obviously you can use whatever tools and lifting equipment you feel comfortable with. For many of these guys it's the process of building a cabin by hand. Not to be some 100% primitive all from nature kind of a -channel, which usually are also fake as fuck. Huge respect to these guys doing something like this and enjoying the nature while they're at it.
It's all a ruse, but a good story nonetheless ❤️
На твою гениальную работу можно смотреть с наслаждением! Браво!
Вау, круче тебя я ещё не видел. Даже не представляю сколько тебе сил и времени понадобилось, респект тебе.
da takoy molodoy i stolko umeniya, ya v shoke
Sorry..!!! I find hard to believe… though I want to believe it’s true…
Not just the cabin was amazing, but the transformation of your body, and the relationship between you and your dog is absolutely incredible. Feel like I got to know you as an actual person.
That's what I was going to say !
Yeah he caught the change in himself to a young man didn't he.
Просто красавец Эрик! Прекрасный выбор. Сильный духом. Крепкий телом. Возмужал и стал настоящим мужчиной. Бог в помощь!
Indeed but i never saw the dog inside the cabin.... The poor dog sleep outside or what ... 😱
Он врёт
I've been watching this project unfold for so long and I have to say that you are super skilled and definitely my favorite cabin builder on KZhead!
M9
Same here. I've been watching forever & you are definitely my favorite. I give you a lot of credit, you've done what I could only dream of doing. Maybe in another life I'll get to do what I want. ;-)
@@kingrafa3938Creo que tenía unos 17 años. Si no recuerdo mal, acabó preparatoria y antes de la universidad se tomó un año sabático. Lo contó en una entrevista que le hizo la televisión de su pais. Saludos desde México.
@@kingrafa3938 18 years old
@@paulcardsfan I know. I'm just trolling them 😂
whatever people believe or think, this was incredible to watch from start to finish, capturing the beauty of the surroundings, the bond formed with your dog, and your strength, skill, endurance, and tenacity. Shame on the rest of us and what modern living has turned the human race into.
Agree
Ай,да парень,древнерусский зодчий,без единого гвоздя сруб поставил
👏👏👏👏BOGOTÁ COLOMBIA,,
Yes, I totally agree two: it’s incredible in the meaning that I cannot trust this man did all that alone. His body is not shaped for living alone in the wood and doing that. Great bs production for a humanity of 🐑
Это что-то невероятное❤!!!Сразу приходят ассоциации с предками скандинавов,их первопроходцами,варягами,пробивающимися в лучшуую жизнь!Причем,это тяжёлый труд даже с современными инструментами и навыками!А ещё климат,комары,хищники...😮Это просто восхищение и уважение🔥💯👏
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The man has carpenting, forging, farming, and cooking skills, and he knows how to build a house from scratch, not to mention the persistence and character strengths he gained along the way. You're such a talented person. Congratulations on your project!
Not to mention he edited and filmed a very captivating documentary without music or dialogue.
@@cassius303 wow , good call, I didn't think about that!! 👍🏽
He for sure did great work!
i am about to go play new world after this video. True inspiration.
Hunting too!
my favorite part of the video is the fact that you can tell there is an actual passage of time.
God protects you from the association [with Him] . Amin 🍓 وَٱللَّهُ خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَاۤبَّةࣲ... Allah has created every [living] creature from water. And of them are those that move on their bellies, and of them are those that walk on two legs, and of them are those that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills. Indeed, Allah is over allthings competent. (Quran) وَمَا مِن دَآبَّةٖ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ إِلَّا عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رِزۡقُهَا... And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.(Quran) PS : Allah is the name of God in arabic . The arabic jewish & christians arabs they say Allah too . In the arabic bible it is written Allah. Only 18% of Muslims are Arabs but 82 % they are Muslims but not Arabs so the majority of Muslims are not Arabs .& the arabic word islam, it means submission (Submit to God) which is the religion of all prophets since Adam including the messengers Moses, Jesus and Muhamad peace and blessing of Allah be upon Them all .They have One God, one Religion & one straight path (the pure Monotheism). إِنَّ هَـٰذِهِۦۤ أُمَّتُكُمۡ أُمَّةࣰ وَ ٰحِدَةࣰ وَأَنَا۠ رَبُّكُمۡ فَٱعۡبُدُونIndeed this community of yours (your religion) is one single community(is one religion), and I am your Lord, so worship Me.(Quran)مَا كَانَ إِبۡرَٰهِيمُ يَهُودِيّٗا وَلَا نَصۡرَانِیࣰّا... Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining toward truth, a Muslim [submitting to Allah ]. And he was not of the polytheists(Quran) إِنَّ مَثَلَ عِيسَىٰ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ ءَادَمَۖ... Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created him from dust; then He said to him, "Be," and he was. (Quran)وَإِلَـٰهُكُمۡ إِلَـٰهࣱ وَ ٰحِدࣱۖ لَّاۤ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنُ ٱلرَّحِیمُAnd your God is one God. There is no deity [worthy of worship] except Him, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful (Quran). ... مَّا یَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ What would Allah do with your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allah Appreciative and Knowing .(Quran) Thanks wich you the best from heart🍓All prophets came with abnormal proves to their people to prove their message from God. And because the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessing of Allah be upon him) He was the last Prophet and messenger for the Worlds, (the jinn and mankind) so his proves will exist till before the day of judjement , the day of Resurrection .And not like all other prophets which their Miracls and proves were just in their time . Miracls & secrets of the Quran. More than 1000 scientific discovery in the Quran till now. Modern science in Quran & sunnah and abbreviated informations to understand islam🍓: www.islam-guide.com/ kaheel7.com/eng/
@@thanksmercidanke Spamming religious stuff on KZhead is a sin.
@@Toopa88 { فَذَكِّرۡ إِن نَّفَعَتِ ٱلذِّكۡرَىٰ } So remind, if the reminder should benefit; (The Quran)
idk what is going on here, but count me in
@@Toopa88 No it's not.
Not sure how I stumbled upon this video, but I just watched it entirely and cannot even explain how invested I was the whole way through. Massive respect to this man and what he's accomplished, one of the most inspiring videos I've seen.
Спасибо Вам за достойный пример, Эрик! Это потрясающе! Мы всей семьёй смотрели Ваше видео и заряжались Вашей настойчивостью, оптимизмом и верой в себя!
Есть отечественный строитель. И даже как Робинзон Крузо, после строительства лесной избушки, завёл в лесу свой огород. Канал - "Адвокат Егоров".
the fact he took time to re plant trees shows he cares about being in nature i love this
how do we get the tree seeds btw?
@@juckerelite8980 from the plethora of trees surrounding the area.
Yes and they’ll be a comment from someone living in a house (wooden house I must add haha) bashing him for using trees for his log home…
@@juckerelite8980 Sorry Jucker not meant to be a criticism but in this modern life, we've become so detached from nature it is actually sort of amazing that this question has to be even asked...
@@LEMONS884 kinda no dad no nature adventures
What I love about this is that Erik didn't reject modernity, just urbanism. No reason not to use modern materials like vapor barriers and concrete when your goal wasn't to be a Primitive Technology clone, just to build something by yourself
he just a man living in peace why
С удовольствием смотрела ваш труд от начала до конца. Восхищаюсь вами и скажу о том что в 18 лет проделать такую большую стройку и все так аккуратно и со знанием к стройке дома. Вы порадовали многих и вдохновили многих.А вашим родителям хочу пожелать здоровья на долгие годы, радости в жизни и они достойны большого уважения за то что вырастили великолепного сына. Есть им чем гордиться. Благодарю вам за великолепные съёмки при стройке вашего чуда-дома.
МОЛОДЕЦ
вам наверн 15 лет, с уважением! но тут все постонова и нормальный лесник или охотник это поймет без труда))
Парень, ты просто умница. Настоящий мужик👍
At this age, this knowledge, experience, mastery, skill, belief, love and respect for his work… I really admired him. Regards, greetings.
late capitalism brings out the weirdest of the creatures.
3:50 What's up with that 250 gallon liquid tote on site? And who lumbered those fine platform boards he's using on his interior scaffolding while setting logs? Alone....three years.....right. And then a dog shows up somehow?
he is from sweden and completely ignores ikea impressive
@@gregk5728 Roof decking, flooring & finish nails, concrete blocks, smokehouse, windows, etc. There are many parts that were delivered to him. Very impressive muscle work, skill & detetmination, nonetheless. Wonder if he has any interest in females at all? That would be my big miss at his age! Dog is a pal, but...
@@gregk5728 I mean.. if you'd actually *watched* the video, you'd see a Puppy* "showed up somehow"? and then grew into a full blown dog before he'd even finished the front door. Yeah There's absolutely no question this took at least 3 years. Your comment is really really weird actually.
This dude can create a freaking cabin with calculations and hard work in real life and all I can do is to build a cube made of dust in Minecraft.
Bro even that is hard to make for me
There’s a lesson to be learnt here I think
Most people can - you watch and learn and work. But most people don't have the opportunity - they have to work for money. If you have 3-4 years of not having to worry about bills, rent, work - you would be able to do it.
You can be a awesome man too. You just need a forest to build from lol.
You can do it too
Просмотрел на одном дыхании, не отрываясь от смартфона. Уважение и восхищение😁👍 Вы уже мужчина)) Не останавливайтесь. Расчитывайте силы на долгий, в 200 лет, путь. Путь труженика и оператора кино-документалиста☝️😃👍
Подписался🎄
Один із тисячі.Молодець, шо майстер то майстер.Мені такого зятя треба.😊
Шикарный дом! Удачи тебе во всем,береги себя сынок! Мне 77,но я такую творческую работу наблюдаю впервые. Здоровья и спасибо!
ХАРÉ РАМА!!! РАМА-- ВСЕРАДУЮЩИЙ !!! ХАРА -- Его главная духовная энергия. Всерадующим может только Господь. Когда мы говорим ХААААРÉЕЕЕ- мы призываем энергию наслаждения Господа, прямо из духовного мира она идёт. И сердце наше очищает ся, и ум. Ведь наш ум, что хочет, то и думает! Его надо обуздать. 🙏🌈🌞🌹 11.02.24г.
I watch the entire video in one go and I can only say that I have massive respect for Erik. MASSIVE respect
@@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist5 How do you know ?
Bunu herkes yapamaz, takdir ediyorum, başarılar diliyorum. İnanılmaz derecede efsanesin, Allah tarafından gelen etenek. Tebrik ederim. Devam.
I dont believe that he build this on his own.
@@Gieszkanne Its a good thing that your opinion means little to nothing when it comes to this video, isnt that just a funny thing
He’s an actor dude. Cmon.
Not a lot of people know how hard it is or how much work goes into wood working. I've never done anything remotely close to what you have but some small projects. Bravo and congratulations on a beautiful and finished project!
I seems like you know a lot so why is he doing it in the middle of winter
@@michaelgplayzz it would’ve take many months longer if he stopped for winter
And a prise for how he kept his hands cleaned better than a pianist for 3 while years while I can arrive at the end of the day 😉
Lord have mercy I bet his poots stink!
@@thei3eaver967 thx
Колоссальная сила воли и духа! Браво! Титанический труд! Просто нереально!!! В таком юном возрасте! Дай Бог тебе сил и здоровья🙏
Такой молодой, а такой трудолюбивый. Браво всё знает как сделать!!!
This is seriously impressive, building rain or shine, you built an entire cabin by yourself. Not only the physical strength, but mental as well, to be able to keep going no matter what. And the film and editing skills are top notch! This is my dream, to just live out in nature, get away from all the hustle of the modern age and just enjoy Mother Nature, Earth in its natural state. So glad this came up in my recommended. Congrats on 1 mill by the way!
So inspiring, so awesome and so impressive as a young man he can do and achieve this kind of job in the middle of the jungle that's lots of uncertainties like wild animals, change of weather, amazing he was so determined, instead of spending of non sense things or activities in the world like what young men usually do, but him so admirable. And all the people who supported him behind the camera if there was.... good job Erik. From the Philippines
ПОХВАЛЬНО !! НО ПОДНИМАТЬ ОДНОМУ ТАКИЕ ВАЛУНЫ !!! ПОТОМ ЛЕЧИТЬ ГРЫЖИ В ПОЗВОНОЧНИКЕ .ЭТО ОЧЕНЬ ЧАСТО ПРОИСХОДИТ .НЕ НАДЕЙТЕСЬ НА СВОЮ МОЛОДОСТЬ .
@@janskiefamilyvlog9448 The video is fake.
@@BitcoinSchmitcoin No, it’s not, why do people think that? You can literally see him aging.
So what was the issue? There is a desire ? Forward. Or is there a desire, but no opportunity?
What amazes me most is the shear amount of stones this man cut through and moved. Herculean endeavor.
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Разрешения на угодья на лес имеют ся или это потом заставят снести и оплатить штрафы за нарушение закона о самострое ?
Чел , ты гений) больше всего я в шоке что ты даже шканты сам делал )) лучший просто респект .
This started auto playing on my TV... found myself mesmerized by it and watched the whole thing. Such peace in a simple life, not to be downplayed by the hours of hard work, sweat and tears. Also that dog is living it's best life, truly man's best friend.
I don't even have words that could express how amazing this was to watch. I had my kids watch this after I did. They sat completely quiet through the whole thing and now can't stop talking about it. Well done sir. Respect!
i agree completly
@@vstrand4197 fake? Wdym you can clearly see him age by time, if he had a crew it wouldnt take damn 3 years to build
@@vstrand4197 How is it fake?
I wonder how he got so many camera shots and angles?
@@chrysansilis he stopped what he was doing to change the camera angle? i find it funny that people will automatically assume the worst because they know they dont have the efficacy to do said task.
MY GOD!! NOW THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL A PASSION PROJECT
bro like for real
lmfao a passion project, fr tho i would have quit like not even half way
Ikr
Мамочки мои!! Это ж какой титанический труд ! Молодец парень
I can't believe I'm sitting here watching this for two hours, and it's great!
Honestly one of the most enjoyable things I've seen on a screen. Props man, the journey and result was a masterpiece
This is a tremendously impressive feat. I'm not sure how many of these skills you possessed prior to beginning your journey, but if you taught yourself all of this over the course of three years, you learned a tremendous amount and kept your body in shape too. It is just pretty awesome all around.
Do you thinks it's more awesome if the cowboys won the superbowl?
It's sad how many people think it's actually impossible for him to do this or know how to do so many things. It seems like the average human intelligence has gotten very low if people think having the knowledge to do this is impossible. People are always horrible at judging what is real and what is fake. This is easily real and truthful with many sources to back it up. But people will keep commenting that it's fake. Why? I'm guessing it has to do with the lower average intelligence. People have gotten used to TV and social media influencers doing all the thinking for them i suppose.
@@Ryzot is it possible for the cowboys to win the superbowl this year?
He most likely had a lot of the skills prior to doing this, am impressive display of knowledge, skill and determination
@@cornmoss638 do you think the cowboys have enough skills to win the superbowl?
Beyond words. Humans are capable of elevating themselves above and beyond.
Nothing is stronger than a man's will. Salute 🙏
Except a rotary grenade launcher
Genuinely one of the most inspiring KZhead videos I have seen in years. This is a masterpiece, and is not just a documentary about you building your cabin, genuinely and whole heartedly from scratch, but it’s an all encompassing documentary of you learning, maturing, and just experiencing life at its peak, being able to do something at your own pace, with intense passion, and nothing stopping you
There is not a single shot where he learned anything. Everything went wonderfull from start to finish. Not to mention the national geographic worth bird and animal shots. But it was entertaining to watch anyways. Just wished they would stop this nonsense of "one man build this".
@@Aaackermann yeah and "3 years alone" like he was out there for 3 years dont see anybody. Didnt know lemos are growing in the mountains lol
@@Aaackermann No one was helping him, hes not part of some team production but everything he does can be acheived by one person and it was done over a lengthy time span. He showed in the video that one person could acheive it.
@@Aaackermann Its always the skill-less and those without passion or purpose who are jealous of those who have it
@@MiniGunner397 well said
This is one of those life experiences you will look back on when your faced with a challenge and think, "I built a cabin in the middle of nowhere with nothing and no help. I can do anything."
без помощи) это громко сказано
@@Fenrisul752 ok, I think he got some help from his dad and a neighbor to drive some stuff to the location. It's still mostly true.
kid... with nothing and no help? did you watch another video?
@@MiladJP Yes, it's true he got sufficient help. Even so, I doubt you and me will ever accomplish something as grand with or without help. Kid did well.
I don't know if I would call him a kid. He was 18 when he started- legally an adult. He's now 21. Just a few hundred years ago, an 18-year-old would have already had a wife and children and built his own home, garden, and hunted his own food. It's only recently young adults have been babied and treated much younger than their age and because of that they don't always realize just how capable they actually are.
Очень вдохновляет! Спасибо за крутые видео! Удачи на пути!
This dude is SO clever! To build this with no previous building knowledge and on his own too! Amazing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I don’t think I’ve ever attentively watched a whole 1.5 hour video… I am completely in awe at the amount of skill, patience, and strength that I only saw a fraction of in this video. I was constantly intrigued and invested in what you were going to do next. Bravo Erik!
He CLEARLY had help. Who was recording all this? This guy is like Bear Grylls, a total FRAUD!
@@GardenGuy1943 those were still shots….. as in a tripod camera….. what are you talking about? Obviously yeah, he had to set up the camera and then go stand in frame to go do the stuff but that doesn’t make him a fraud. Ugly vindictive statements don’t make you any better anyways.
@@calebross1794 I'm pretty sure he was joking. If he was being serious well I just don't know what to say.
same here man. ive never sat here and was just like. what an asbolute bad ass. i wish i could just.... do this.
@@waynesargent3385 I would hope… but some people just want to watch the world burn. KZhead comments are almost always rancid anyways. At least a good portion of these comments are nice.
as a film student I just want to say that this is some really good shot composition and I like the much different style of no commentary. I think it really shines on the fact that you're alone.
You have been randomly selected Dm me to claim your package .
I was thinking the same 🎥
@@SublyminalTV agreed
He’s just copied the guy called Primitive Technology who started all this thing of making things in the woods without talking but he uses stone axes and light fires by rubbing sticks together.
dude, i'm totally agree with you. this guy had great composition, good angle and also lighting taste.
the best video i've watch in 2024 i've learned in 1 hour and 30 min many things thank you
I love that his dog got in the water with him. A close bond with his dog.
This should've been a silent movie inaugurated for an Oscar. I didn't miss a second of it. What a masterpiece man! Ps: I've learned a lot about this beautiful craftsmanship. You're the man, Erik.
Парень, явно лёгких путей не ищет! Я один заметил, что дверь и окна у дома появились через три зимы, когда всё уже должно было промёрзнуть?
Ditto!!
@@user-ky7bx9tr2w Maybe, he spent the winters with his parents and returned to the cabin in the Spring 🌼🌱.
SAME
@boutabetisma Hello man, I read your comment and please believe me as if I read my thoughts. I watched this video three times and each time, as if with more pleasure and joy. Your comment is great and I totally agree!
For someone that young, doing all this by himself. It is incredible. Huge respect!
yeah..all alone...lol
@@n2cable hater alert weeewooooo
@@n2cable yeah, he is alone.
@@Heyovv hater he still built it
@@Heyovv He drove some supplies and equipment to the site. How doe's that mean he had help? Jealousy is a curse mate.
Честь и хвала! Здоровья, счастья и успехов во всем!
What a fantastic way to live with nature. Not easy but very worth it
Way beyond the age I could attempt this and, face it, I never possessed the necessary skills. But I am downright jealous. EDIT: After watching all the way through I have to add to this post. There is so much to mention. The details are just mind blowing. So many skills. Not the least of which are the technical and artistic ability it takes to make such a unique and captivating video. This is a real gem in the KZhead universe.
Amazing work, keep it up! Just don’t eat the flower in the comment section next time.👍
this guy is great and impressed me (specifically due to his age and the ability to learn on the run). if you like this type of content, I can recommend "Advoko MAKES" on youtube as well. A guy who is a lawyer and had no prior knowledge of building a cabin and all the ways around it, he even gathers wild honey with a unique and ancient system, builds his own axes, knives and even water-mill. I consider what Advoko is a superhuman.
There is many people i admire, many people i strive after, many people i look up to, but there isnt any single person i have more respect for in this very moment and i think this was one of the most beautiful works i ever seen on this site. Thank you man!
very true well said
Да просто восхищение, своими руками, сила мужчина.
Уважение ты заслуживаешь. Дай бог тебе успехов и счастливой жизни.
I love and admire how you used the clay tiles from the abandoned barn as your roofing material. It's like your carrying along the legacy of another person's or building's journey.
Isn't it so poetic?
@@mattdiliberto4967 no
@@mattdiliberto4967 sorry about that lol
To escape the Matrix in such a young age, you are incredible. I'm 33 already and it just feels impossible at this point, but it's always nice to see someone who succeeded!
Never give up, I escaped at age 57 and am happier than ever!
@@chrisis9030 😄 was just about to type the same and saw this! I'm 56 and fiinally have the Brains,Grit and Determination to be Authentic 💪
@@slynkylynx Good for you! Living a real life makes so much more sense to me than being just another city slicker. It’s like finding out who you actually are and how life is supposed to be.
@@chrisis9030 Yes! Its Empowering,Satisfying and IMO, creates happier humans who are much more productive, compassionate and dependable. 💪
I would say perhaps you are escaping it in your mind and if your heart is given precedence you will be led to your own version of all the good Eric is manifesting in his life. Good luck and may your dream come true.
He has an extreme amount of knowledge, and I applaud him for that.
my great respect Erik. I could watch your videos for hours. Chapeau
The work ethic, skill set, and dedication to perfection in his work is unbelievable. Both in building the cabin and making the videos. You sir are an inspiration!
If you told me that I would watch 90 minutes of a guy building a log cabin with no narration I would have told you that you were crazy. And yet I watched this whole video totally entranced. What a terrific job of storytelling. Kudos Erik!
lol same
Уважение этому парню, дай бог ему здоровья !
I enjoyed every minute of this video, thanks Erik. It's very wholesome to see you achieve the goal you had.
I am so astonished by the level of dedication you have in litterally everything, from the Cabin building itself, to the way it is filmed, the way you cook, the you forge metals, gather all the food, spend time with nature etc, I'm just left speechless.. you invited your family, hunted and grew the food you served, cooked it with stuff you built yourself, you built the table and the spoons, there is just so much knowledge and craftmanship for one men that's insane
Judging by what you wrote, you don't know how to do anything with your own hands. Consumption is what you can do!
@@user-tg6xt9vm6z opposite man, opposite. I live in a small house in the Woods. I grow my food and hunt. I build wood furnitures and thats the reason why im impressed by him, because i Can compare.
@@sharr3766 I love how this comment completely put the other guy in his place.
Dude he was not alone))) thats a youtube wtf you talking about?
@@kOoSyak he claims being alone. He is in a forest owned by his grand parents. I Guess he went back to his families place to buy food, clothes, material and charge his cameras. I think he is still legit
I am so happy that you shared this wonderful and meaningful journey with us. Everyone can find something for themselves in this video. What I have found is that people are the same no matter what country they are in and that nature shapes them. In the Black Sea region of Turkey, which is a far away geography, 150-200 years ago, people were building their houses exactly as you did, with the same handmade nails and drills. we ate in these houses; mushrooms, jams, pickles are the same. I was happy to have known you. I hope your wishes come true.
I love u 🤟🏼 😊🎉
and you think it is a good approach, because people were doing it some years ago? Even if all the people in the world do the same thing for centuries, that doesn't mean it's good
You are amazing!!! You found yourself, you create a beautiful cabin and a wonderful story. You learned life by following your obsession snd you found your purpose!! Nothing in life can stop you… congratulations
The amount of work that goes into simple comforts like food, water, heat, light, and something comfortable to sleep in really makes you appreciate and hate our modern world at the same time.
You are an impressive young man. Not only what you do but with only hand tools. With the way the world is trending right now you are a breath of fresh air. I wish you all the success in the world. Peace and Love. PS im an Eric too so that also helps 😂
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@spadty13 The fact that your name is Eric, even if not with a "K", believe me, it doesn't help one bit. But that doesn't mean I didn't like your comment!😅
I'm another Eric in Canada 🍁. It helps lol
Most of us Eric's are impressive even when it's spelt with a "k" lol
@@user-cz1ve5fx6e surprisingly they'll last 50-100 years if maintained properly. Usually it the bottom logs that rot first but this guy was smart and put his bottom logs on a rock foundation off the ground so they won't rot quick like they would on the ground. Here in Red Lake Ontario Canada there's lots of log cabin camps there paint with Cetol wood preservative
You didn't build a cabin. You built a home and created a peaceful paradise for you and your pup. Much respect young man and God bless you.
Why did you have to bring god into this???
@C7Pliers all he said was God bless. why are you so mad about that.
@@octothorpe53rude 😢
@@NewStateCommunityLeader how was that rude?
@@octothorpe53 Im fine with people being christian and believing in god or whatever its just annoying my when they make it their whole personality and don’t stop yappin about it
Молодец парень! Респект 👏
This is the greatist i've ever seen before. One Man alone only with his hands without tecnical Instruments...perfect
He's really an example for humanity He has such talent and respect for nature Seeing the work of your own hands is such an amazing feeling and I can only imagine the feeling he had when he finished the cabin after 3 years
An example for humanity is his parents, who pay for his life while he is shooting beautiful films in the forest
The feeling was: "shit what the fuck am I going to do now?"
True, but 6 million views in 13 days? I'm sure his KZhead page & merchandise have covered their cost (if not his own) & then some.
Here is video about how to build a traditional Finnish log cabin if you are interested in more detail kzhead.info/sun/e7KNlrB_q2dvpKc/bejne.html
Example for humanity??? are you kidding? we are 8 BILLION man, imagine if just 10% of us would choose to do the same? no forest left in 6 months.... What he did was amazing, really, but absolutely not sustainable, not even scalable.
I love watching people build things while mostly using their own elbow grease and ingenuity but this one really takes the cake. I think because your editing skills are phenomenal also - it is not repetitive and moves through the job at a pace without leaving too many "how did he do that?". Absolutely stunning!! I love your Wim Hof-style swims
What is the dogs name please I gotta know
Why does it seem like these days Wim Hof has a trademark on such simple things like swimming in a cold lake? Hahaha
@@SasquachPL You're so right - he's done the marketing on it, that;s for sure but yes it is a Swedish/Nordic thing. Point taken
The video is fake.
The video is fake.
Как хорошо, и посеяли, вырастили, и пожали, и заготовки сделали!!! 👍🕊🌹👏
What I find incredibly fascinating about this is you can visibly see him get more and more comfortable and better with the tools as the video goes on
no one cares
@@dinogt8477 you amount to nothing in life enjoy
@@dinogt8477 man why u gotta be so rude
Заметно как с каждым бревном растёт мастерство! Хвала и уважение этому человеку! Это сильный, настоящий мужик!!!
Сильный настоящий мужик не уходит от проблем в лесок. Он простит детей, помогает близким. А что тут такого,, молодец,,? Не умеет общаться с людьми и находиться в обществе.
@@allakochepasova3391 каждый живет так как он хочет, не обязательно нарожать кучу детей и иметь жену свиноматку. Мне вот например дети не нужны и от самой идеи связать жизнь с кем-то кроме себя, тошно становится. Хотя у меня есть друзья и с внешностью все впорядке и работаю в продажах(много живого общения), а вот семью не хочу. Кайфую от одиночества, мне нужно много пространства и не нужны чужие правила. Автор видео похожий человек, он самодостаточен и достаточно упрям, чтоб идти к цели.
за свежеспиленные ничего не будет
@@allakochepasova3391мужчина послал потреблядей подальше и живёт своей жизнью. Что в это плохого?
@@sanyapatrashkin1876 вечный подросток турист. Конечно так легче, бродить по лесам, чай с костра, закат смотреть. Но это уход от бытия. Конечно, его выбор, кто ему скажет. Но вы же видите, что таких единицы. Значит это не совсем норма. Что то вы не делаете так. Идите в тайгу, сидите у костра. Там не нужно соблюдать себя. Галоши одел, галстук не нужен, каблуки и кудри, если женщина бродит, тоже не нужно Утром не нужно спешить на работу. Столько проблем сразу отпадает.
The infinite expanse of the internet, and yet this is my favorite video.
Ну то что один не поверю! А то что построили респект!! И ваша осознанность на высоте ! Инструменты чистые )) подозрительно, тот кто видел рабочий настоящий инструмент тот знает правду ))
I love the evolution of his cinematography skills throughout the entire journey. Some really cool shots and framing. This is a severely underrated video and honestly deserves an award
How is it severely underrated?
the occasional little gems, like the Owls....beautifully shared.
dude it has almost 6m views in 2 weeks. do you know what underrated means? also to be technical here, you don't know if it's underrated because youtube removed dislikes lol
@@jean_luc_retard you're right, I'm more meaning it needs more recognition. This dude made a full on movie and I honestly believe he needs a film award or something for this. Also I must've missed the view count because I did not see it was at 6m views
You are so gullible. Those are stock videos, bought from online banks of videos. Moreover from the looks of it, my man had a team of assistants to make this happen and a few acres of wood to his name...wow!
I can't state enough how much I respect I have for this guy! Doing this with 18 alone with such high skills and endurance, is incredible! Kudos to the parents and grand parents, raising such a (grand)son!
My man if you think this is real I have an incredibly well priced bridge for sale.
@@GypsumGeneration what?
Respect but where did he get the money at 17 for all this equipment and hardware, this had to cost him a lot, don't know if i had the money at that age for this. Also the bird eye view of him walking in the snow. This looked like a movie of a young man building a cabin..
@@dbuck2862 wait he is 18 yrs ols
@@dbuck2862 read the description lmao
I loved seeing Erik's dad at the end, you can tell he's full of knowledge and Taught his son well. I'm sure he had a few tips for him. Great job!
Jesus christ...this dude does everything well. Not only did he had the bravery to go after his dreams at such a young age, but he's an excellent builder, and excellent hunter, an excellent videographer, and an excellent artist. Dude, you're lucky if you happen to be excellent in just one of those. But having them all...amazing man. Congratulations on your achievements.
Dick Proneke reincarnated.
Случайно зашёл и не смог оторваться. Это - Зов предков! Уважение традиций и любовь к природе. Счастья и удачи настоящему мужчине Эрику из Швеции!
Какая любовь, лес вырубает....
@@user-vc3kd9on3r Тоже не нравится то что вырубает лес, видела что и сажает, но блин как у берёз срезает кору у молодых прям фу. Мы деревенские берегли лес вырубали сушняк или бурелом но ни как молодые деревья портить
@@user-vc3kd9on3r Лес вырубает, как я понял, свой и для себя ( для строительства), а не для коммерции и наживы. И, охотится не ради удовольствия, а для пропитания. Всё естественно и логично.
Да он там бывает раз в пару месяцев, еще асмр микрофон купил 😂 клоун для просмотров и бабла строит он ага как же
Та же фигня. Случайно и с концами 😊
Dude, I don't even know what's better: your building skills or your editing skills!! I've been watching this for a couple days now and I am truly amazed, inspired, and in awe of you. What a feat!
Удивительно, что молодой парень один выстроил просто у меня слов нет, дай Бог тебе здоровья я просто в восторге 💞
Just awesome, your family must be very proud of you and what you accomplished. You are an inspiration.
You are doing an absolute fabulous job building your home. I give you alot of credit. Keeping you in my prayers.
I can't put into words how amazed I am by this. My brain is simply refusing to think of doing something like this just because it's incredibly difficult. Much respect to you dude
more like glazed, cream LOL
the bro almost convinced me to do it by watching this video, then I remembered the land I own doesn't have single tree big enough, nor any sizable lakes to swim in... I don't have the money for any of the tools, and I'd be over it in a week, ask someone else to build it, annoy the builder, but finally move in and find out one bedroom house with no toilet or power is not my ideal life... oh, and any sizable hunting grounds are hours away by car or even plane tbh.
You realise this is probably fake though right?
@@chair-el7thare you dumb? Ur seriously gonna discredit everything this guy did even when it’s all on camera?
This is absurd. You've lived more in those 3 years than I will in my entire life. Congrats.
It's not too late to hop on out to the woods and build! Lol
don't say that! go ahead and live your best life, no matter the age. it's never too late and there's nothing that can stop you
Такая сила воли.Он доказал не нам,он доказал себе что надо только захотеть
@@marissashea5103 I did just get a few bushcrafting books, I think I'll give it a go!
@@marissashea5103 wo gibt es noch die Freiheit in der man einfach irgendwo ein Blockhaus bauen und jagen gehen kann. Ohne viel Geld investieren zu müssen?
Just amazing wish there were more men around like this... Good job Mr
Truly incredible. This is the first KZhead video which I’ve sat through an hour and a half and finished it, with a strong interest in every moment of the video. Thank you for this masterpiece of a video, you’re crazy talented. Cheers
At 38:10, the English translation of the newspaper headline is, “20-year-old Erik has built a log cabin by hand all alone in the forest.” Well done!
You’re videos should honestly win awards. I’ve never seen so much effort into making a video and to build a cabin completely by yourself is an astounding accomplishment. If there were a billion humans like you on Earth, we would live in a Utopia.
"completely by yourself " is highly unlikely.
there is no doubt, that he did the most work on it. Still, with 18 to 21, you don't have so much knowledge about house building, all the different tools, techniques, etc. he might have had some knowledge before if he did an apprenticeship with 16, but even then that would only cover the very basics.
Тогда бы мир остался без леса… придурок.
I think your comment seemed excessive lmao.
By yourself? Yes he and 20 guys lmaoop
Dude... you are a LEGEND! Super inspiring! Thank you for sharing! 🙏
Give him an axe and see what he can build. This young man has so many skills. What a fantastic documentary. Thank you.
The craftsmanship...the cinematography...the dedication...the love...there aren't words to describe this video in the modern era.
you just did very well actually
@@VicecityVibe Richard Proenneke did it first and better. You are applauding the wrong person.