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.
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.
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
38:10 that newspaper into the floor is such a nice touch. Entire video has been mind blowing so far. Someone my age has gone and built a damn log cabin in the middle of the forest! Just amazing
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Случайно натолкнулся на это видео и это одно из лучшего, что я посмотрел в интернете. Благодарю автора за те положительные эмоции, что я пережил, когда смотрел, смотрел и смотрел, как завороженный, потому что - это поразительно! Дай Бог тебе удачи парень, ты классный и ты на правильном пути! Делай и снимай, все что тебе подскажет сердце! У тебя здорово все это получается! ) С уважением, Валерий Афанасьев, Санкт-Петербург, Россия
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/
@@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...
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?
@@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 is the longest youtube video I have ever watched. At first I was sad, it seemed the guy was so sad and alone. Then I watched more and I was impressed, so many things had to be done and none of it looked easy. At the end I teared up when I seen his family and friends show up, I haven't teared up in 15 years. It was nice knowing he had people who loved him.
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
Yeah, i think he used a plank saw aswell since thin smooth planks are near impossible by hand in that quantity and length in only 3 years, but that does not make it less impressive, only more beautifull
I had the ambition to do exactly what you did. I was a lumberjack and I knew how to proceed but then one day I was diagnosed with a terminal disease and became handicapped. Now I go to church and offer what little I can do and I am going to start filming all the volunteering work I will do... I also try to make is a little spiritual since I am trying to make peace with God... Thank you for sharing, I really admire your ambition and talent.
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
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.
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!
@@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.
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!
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!
Ерик,ну ты молодец какой , сам сколотил такой дом красивый,позавидывать можно. Ты мастер суперовый, ставлю лайк,не задумывая, руки золотые,побольше таких ребят ,мир будет лучшим
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 😂
@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!😅
@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
@@Иваныч46I presume it's on his Grandparents land in the forest they own... Read what he says himself in his comment around the top... He explains all of this....
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 UA-cam universe.
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.
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!
this is a good example every one tree you cut down plant one back,this is also a good work out and a good way to work less talking more to work i like this kind of guys..
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!
@@GardenGuy1942 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.
@@waynesargent3385 I would hope… but some people just want to watch the world burn. UA-cam comments are almost always rancid anyways. At least a good portion of these comments are nice.
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
@@Пожизни-ТУРИСТ 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.
@@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
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!
@@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.
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.
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.
@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!
@@ВитяБаринов-ф4я 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
@@ВитяБаринов-ф4я 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.
Наткнулась на ролик и сижу в 4 часа ночи с круглыми глазами. У меня дух захватывает от этого парня. Эмоции восхищения и было бы очень жаль если бы ролик прошел мимо меня. Хоть я и в довольно почтенном возрасте, но на меня подействовало только с положительной стороны. Парень ты такой крутой, ты и сам конечно это знаешь. Ты стоишь того, чтобы жить и создавать на своем пути только хорошее.Успеха по жизни .
Пиздешь что он один. Там целая бригада. Его ещё оператор снимает, инструмент привозят... Когда он работает по его мимике лица видно что он не напоягаеися от физ нагрузок - просто для контента снимает периодически, а основную работу бригада выполняет.
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
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.
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!
Genuinely one of the most inspiring UA-cam 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 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.
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.
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 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!
... просто смотрел, на одном дыхании, когда закончился фильм включил повтор, и, в тот момент когда показали кадры городской суеты - я испытал некоторый шок, так агрессивно шум города вторгался в моё сознание... Очень хороший фильм!
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!
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
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 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
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
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.
@@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
Вау,завораживает,невозможно оторваться,весь в работе,никаких тусовок по барам: наедине со своими мыслями,это же лучшее время препровождения,ставлю лайк😊
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!
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..
What I love about this story is it seems his family were so supportive of it and were just like "Yeah go be yourself, here's a camera to film it for us so we can see it being built" 😆 That's so awesome to me.
It's definitely not a smart idea to do this on U.S.Soil Not only do you have to worry about the government, but also wildfires, grizzly bears, cougars, Wolfs etc.
Even though I am a 75yr old female I wish I had had that much talent and strength! I have wanted to live away from towns since I was 20. Married way too young before I knew myself what I wanted and needed from life. If you're young and want to do it....GO!!!! Blessings to this gifted man. 🕊💜🕊
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.
Erik, This video has been a very inspiring moment for me. I'm a retired military veteran. I'm currently an analyst that's tired of the city. I was born and raised on a farm in a rural South Georgia area in the USA. I'm ready to get back to that lifestyle. Your videos are giving me the motivation to move forward with living off the grid. I love how you used everything nature has to offer to complete your mission. I will buy me a GoPro camera an get started tracking my progress. Someone inspired you, now you're inspiring so many others especially me. Thank You Erik!!
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!
Absolutely beautiful. You have a wonderful gift. Trial & error is how we learn. Who cares what people think. You know what you did. Im extremely impressed & I am a 68 yr old lady. You should be very proud of yourself
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
Очень интересное решение - ни единого слова в кадре. Полная фокусировка внимания на действиях. Фильм достоен премии киноискусства. А в голове одна мысль " А смог бы я вот так ? Один, молча, создавать не разрушая!" Отличная работа, цепляет, хотя сказочные элементы тоже присутствуют!
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.
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.
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.
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
The title says you were alone, but you were accompanied by a beautiful pup who you watched grow into a strong dog. Your fine craftsmanship shines through both in your woodworking and your delicate filmmaking. Truly, thank you for sharing brother
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.
On the door frame, he wrote, "A thread, a saw, an ax made this door frame. Erik Grankvist" Many men around the world dream of this life. Thank you for allowing us to experience it with you.
@John Haney why are you so angry at women wanting to be ambitious when it comes to physicality? this project was ambitious even for a man, but he still achieved it. people can do anything they put their minds & bodies to. as men and women we should be empowering each other, not being hateful towards one another. plus, who raised you to believe that women couldn’t band together and do it as a team? we don’t “need” a man to be there. a solo woman, or a group of women could achieve this with determination and strength. your “99.9%” bs statistic isn’t even accurate anyways.
This is a gorgeously filmed videography of Erik’s passion project, the evidently solo undertaking of a young man constructing a log cabin over a 3 year period, mostly from the raw materials Mother Nature provided him via a dense forest in Sweden. The locale with its seasonal variations is achingly beautiful, and the scope of the step by step tasks he undertakes to craft his beautiful, very sturdy cabin nearly beggars belief that ONE MAN could have done it all-and yet I’m clear that he did. And Lord have mercy, what a varied set of skill sets he has a mastery of: carpenter, lumberjack, architect, stone mason, blacksmith, welder, bricklayer, roofer, and oh yeah-wilderness hunter, fisherman and outback chef. The final result is such a masterpiece of a log cabin, it leaves me wanting to know: did he have all these skills under his belt by his late teens, or was he an autodidact who systematically taught himself the mastery of all the tools as he went along? Either way, the end result here is a superbly filmed story that, wonder of wonders, has no musical soundtrack, but rather allows nature to provide the natural sound score, with the accompaniment of a deeply devoted, sweet natured pooch who is clearly having a ball hanging out with his master 24/7 for the duration of this truly marvelous and wonderful adventure. Erik’s film of his passion project is quite simply one of the best movies I’ve ever seen and enjoyed, and I’m a serious movie buff. One thing is clear: whoever ends up being Erik’s life partner will never lack for warm shelter, adventure or delicious wilderness gourmet dining. And PS: hats off and shout out to the family who raised such a vastly talented wunderkind of a young man! Talk about being brought up well! Thanks to them for bringing this mega-talented bloke into this world. 👊💥🙌
I want to ask this amazing young man if he was inspired by Richard Proenneke. In 1967, Richard Proenneke, at the age of 51, retired and moved to Twin Lakes alaska. He built a log cabin from scratch and lived in it for 30 years before his death in 1999. Richard used a special 8mm camera that could be hand cranked, allowing for 20-second shots without electricity. That 8mm footage was cut into a documentary called "Alone in the Wilderness." If erik isn't paying homage to Richard, this would be a coincidence of epic proportion. The techniques they use are identical. Both did all of it from the surrounding raw materals found on their soon to be homestead. For both, it was a solo project with limited outside tools (Hatchet, saw, tent, cooking materials.) Both had a dog and lived off the land, hunting, gathering and limited store bought essential food supply. Both trapped and used pelts for clothing, beding, etc. But the one major connection erik displayed that immediately made me think Richard Proenneke is the way erik filmed and edited his video. Richard was limited to 20-second silent clips. He would crank his camera, set it down, and film himself, building his log cabin by hand. Richards doc. consists of thos 20 second 8mm shots edited together to make a cohesive story come to life. Erik shot this video in HD, but every clip and scene is 20 seconds long. At first, i thought Erik created an HD version of Ricards 8mm crank camera. But i don't think that's what happened. I think Erik purposefully filmed it that way as a homage to richard. 20 shots cut together to show progress is such a distinctive look and feel. It can't be just a coincidence, right?
@Owen Jones i wonder if his grandpa was influenced by Richard Proenneke? I would think his grandpa was born in the 50s or 60s. His grandpa would have been around eriks age when Richards book "One Mans Wilderness" was realsed in 1973.
Это всего лишь для вас контент😂наивные,одному такой дом построить не возможно,чисто физически,да и сам парень не атлет на видео,ну не зря снимают,таким как вы заходит на ура😂
@@РусланЗиннатуллин-н3у Подобные вам, острым на язык, даже с бригадой нормального дома не возвести. На секунду дом строился 4 года. Так что вполне возможно.
What is also impressive is that this young man built something that will last not only his lifetime, but many years beyond! I’m sure people in the future will also be able to appreciate the hard work and skill that went into this cabin, now that’s leaving a legacy.
@@valkyrious8225 man u just wish you were in good enough shape and had the skill to put in the work to make something like this, fake or not.... something like this takes A LONG FUCKING TIME to build, stop hating on people because your life lacks fulfilment.
First of all, I want to congratulate you on your incredible work and this fascinating video. Watching your journey of building a log cabin from scratch in the forest is truly inspiring. I have to admit, though, I couldn’t help but smile when you talked about feeling 'lost' at 17. After all, with such valuable skills at that age-like woodworking, problem-solving, and sheer determination-it seems you already had more survival knowledge than many people ever gain! In Russia, it’s common to say that most young people naturally have those skills. Seriously though, your dedication is impressive, and I can see why people admire your resilience and passion.
even with a little bit of outside help the ammount of stuff this guy did solo is unreal, i cant see myself nore anyone i know doing this, such an impressive feat, imagine how much strengh mentally and physically this takes, hats off to you dude
I think about myself and i have 4 hernias on my waist and 2 on my neck, had a cancer 10 yeras ago so that i can not make hard works with my right arm/hand. Everyday my other part has pain etc and i m just 33...
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.
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.
@@ГайшаКужаковна Без затрат? У пацана ОЧЕНЬ дорогой инструмент. У него одно долото только стоит 2000р. Плюс у него боьшая часть стройматериалов - покупные тоже. Цемент, арматура, кирпичи, окна, вагонка на пол, утеплитель на крышу, пароизоляция, черепица и многое-многое другое. На работе сэкономил, но зато строил аж 3 года. Затраты там есть и очень существенные.
Que incrível! Fiquei feliz que seu vídeo tenha aparecido pra mim! Nunca tinha visto algo assim antes! Surpreendente! Sua cabana ficou incrível! Parabéns! Seu vídeo alcançou o Brazil!
I think it's safe to say that as someone feeling a little drained by this social media driven world, this life looks incredible. Great work and beautiful cinematography.
Erik, I have been following your journey for a few years now. I didn't watch all episodes but seeing your craftmanship (both in building a cabin in the woods and filming it so splendidly) has been a constant factor in my life and an inspiration throughout. It shows what a human being is capable of if they really try, focus, concentrate and find the peace within themselves to always progress. Your series is one of the biggest triumphs of UA-cam in my opinion. Thanks to this medium and your gifted presentation we are able to get to know you and tag along for the fascinating ride. Thanks so much.
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Without any doubt at all, this man just made the most beautiful yet simple artwork. The cabin itself, the documentation, the scenery, everything just shows this man's perseverance, dedication and appreciation of a sublime lifestyle. One day, if my son or yet myself does something remotely close to what this man has done, I'll be the happiest man alive. Congratulations and thank you for this masterpiece.
I am a general contractor been in construction since 1978 I started building before nail guns,sawzalls and cordless tools.This dude is way beyond his years I cant even start to say how hard it is to build with no POWER TOOLS,not to metion no Home Depot.My hats off to this guy he's one of a kind.Now adays you can't get a kid to mow the yard!!!
I'm so envious of your courage to just seize your dream with both hands as so many of us are too anxious to do. I'm also impressed with the perseverance and ability shown in this video. You're a singular inspiration.
Erik Grankvist, I love you, brother! This is such raw beauty, and every part of your pain and trial and error has brought such incredible life and inspiration to us all!!! Thank you for living such a life! I lived in wilderness with my 100 pound Akita, Nisu Ki. And we lived in a shed 'cabin' and Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road truck at 10,000 feet elevation at the base of a mountain. I wish that I 'wood' have built more, but I did the best I could. I bought a Silky saw (Japanese saw) to process wood. Try this saw if you don't already have one! Kathleen, now in Beijing, China. I miss the wilderness!!!
My great grandfather migrated to the United States from Harnosand in 1885. Returning to Sweden is on my bucket list. This young man is so gifted and inspiring... Makes me wish I were 45 years younger!
And to look at him in the beginning he looked like he got lost on the way home from band class! This is an inspirational man right here. His willpower and determination is the unmatched. Wow.
First time here watching your videos from the UK, and they're so remarkably well done. Not only you are showcasing your multitude skillsets, but also the amazing wildlife, which I'm totally in love with. Back to Basic is the way of life to which I am accustomed because of where I'm originally from in the South Pacific - New-Caledonia. I'm still in awe of how talented you are! Merci beaucoup Erik Grankvist de partager la beaute de ton pays natale. God bless you and your family and again, thank you.
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
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
38:10 that newspaper into the floor is such a nice touch.
Entire video has been mind blowing so far. Someone my age has gone and built a damn log cabin in the middle of the forest! Just amazing
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...
Bro said 0 words and I understood everything he was saying. Hell of a build.
Зачем???
@@ЮлияПетрова-э4й
Что зачем ?
??? @@ЮлияПетрова-э4й
@@ЮлияПетрова-э4й потому что надо
@@ЮлияПетрова-э4й because it's so clear man,,, its so goddam good xD
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 ❤️
Человек,делающий свою мечту собственными руками достоин уважения!!!
I think he is some kind of super human, he is very strong plus the fact he pulled those logs up by himself 😳🌲🦚☘
я в шоке, бесконечное уважение!
пусть на дальнем востоке без шапки выйдет...ахуеет. в швеции там с жиру бесится)
Хорошо, когда у папы мастерская. :-)
Ага, только не надо нас за дураков принимать,. Прям одним топориком он всё сделал.
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!
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 🥰
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
Случайно натолкнулся на это видео и это одно из лучшего, что я посмотрел в интернете. Благодарю автора за те положительные эмоции, что я пережил, когда смотрел, смотрел и смотрел, как завороженный, потому что - это поразительно!
Дай Бог тебе удачи парень, ты классный и ты на правильном пути!
Делай и снимай, все что тебе подскажет сердце! У тебя здорово все это получается! )
С уважением, Валерий Афанасьев, Санкт-Петербург, Россия
Респект мужику! На позорном вк видео такого мощного контента нет...
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/
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@@thanksmercidanke Spamming religious stuff on UA-cam 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.
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
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 is the longest youtube video I have ever watched. At first I was sad, it seemed the guy was so sad and alone. Then I watched more and I was impressed, so many things had to be done and none of it looked easy. At the end I teared up when I seen his family and friends show up, I haven't teared up in 15 years. It was nice knowing he had people who loved him.
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
A labour of love... As they say ?!
Years from now someone will be saying "my great grandfather built this place by hand".....and we got to watch him!!!👏🤟🙏💞
Он строил не один!
Это сколько лет нужно чтобы построить такой маленький дом?😅
Это контент
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
Yeah, i think he used a plank saw aswell since thin smooth planks are near impossible by hand in that quantity and length in only 3 years, but that does not make it less impressive, only more beautifull
I had the ambition to do exactly what you did. I was a lumberjack and I knew how to proceed but then one day I was diagnosed with a terminal disease and became handicapped. Now I go to church and offer what little I can do and I am going to start filming all the volunteering work I will do... I also try to make is a little spiritual since I am trying to make peace with God... Thank you for sharing, I really admire your ambition and talent.
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?
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 UA-cam!
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 😂
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.
Thanks!
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.
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
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
Ерик,ну ты молодец какой , сам сколотил такой дом красивый,позавидывать можно. Ты мастер суперовый, ставлю лайк,не задумывая, руки золотые,побольше таких ребят ,мир будет лучшим
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
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.
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 ?
@@Иваныч46I presume it's on his Grandparents land in the forest they own... Read what he says himself in his comment around the top... He explains all of this....
Hunter, Farmer, Landscaper, Stonemason, Lumberjack, Cook, Tanner, Carpenter, Fisherman, Cameraman, Editor, Drone operator, Locksmith, Roofer, Blacksmith, Survivalist, Surveyor, Forager, Architect, Butcher, Trapper, Miner, Bricklayer, Whittler, Storyteller, Photographer, Dog Trainer, Plumber, Axe Thrower, Roofer, Director, Producer, Floorer and Biologist all in one.
LOL
Enough😅
I wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of him 😂😂😂
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 UA-cam 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.
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!
truly
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 good example every one tree you cut down plant one back,this is also a good work out and a good way to work less talking more to work i like this kind of guys..
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!
@@GardenGuy1942 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. UA-cam comments are almost always rancid anyways. At least a good portion of these comments are nice.
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!
@@Пожизни-ТУРИСТ 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
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.
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!!
@@ИльяЗайцев-ш6х
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!
61 year old female. I’ve always loved woodwork. It’s been a pleasure to watch you work and your dog.
Real recognize real 🩷👏🏼🙏
What's your onlyfans
Haven't watched regular TV since subscribing to channels like this on UA-cam. These are the real reality shows to watch.
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....
@@ВитяБаринов-ф4я 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
@@ВитяБаринов-ф4я 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 😊
Спасибо родителям за сына
Наткнулась на ролик и сижу в 4 часа ночи с круглыми глазами. У меня дух захватывает от этого парня. Эмоции восхищения и было бы очень жаль если бы ролик прошел мимо меня. Хоть я и в довольно почтенном возрасте, но на меня подействовало только с положительной стороны. Парень ты такой крутой, ты и сам конечно это знаешь. Ты стоишь того, чтобы жить и создавать на своем пути только хорошее.Успеха по жизни .
Я давно его смотрел и удивился что подписан...
Посмотрите Изба адвоката Егорова-ещё круче...
Пиздешь что он один. Там целая бригада. Его ещё оператор снимает, инструмент привозят... Когда он работает по его мимике лица видно что он не напоягаеися от физ нагрузок - просто для контента снимает периодически, а основную работу бригада выполняет.
А где он строит, какая страна. Климат суровый, зимой особо не поработаешь.
@@zhorka0707 нормально, а чё таким негативом брызжешь
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?
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... 😢
@@ВаленТина-с3щ4ъ читать надо... Учится универ...
Without a doubt the greatest silent movie of all time!👍
Genuinely one of the most inspiring UA-cam 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
@@OFF_169 well said
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.
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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.
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 💞
... просто смотрел, на одном дыхании, когда закончился фильм включил повтор, и, в тот момент когда показали кадры городской суеты - я испытал некоторый шок, так агрессивно шум города вторгался в моё сознание...
Очень хороший фильм!
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
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 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.
Pure unplugged, off the grid living. Incredibly good for the soul. Thank you for showing us how it’s done!
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.
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 UA-cam 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
ua-cam.com/video/HNTfLGt59qo/v-deo.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.
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
Вау,завораживает,невозможно оторваться,весь в работе,никаких тусовок по барам: наедине со своими мыслями,это же лучшее время препровождения,ставлю лайк😊
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
@@dinogt8477you’re miserable
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
What I love about this story is it seems his family were so supportive of it and were just like "Yeah go be yourself, here's a camera to film it for us so we can see it being built" 😆 That's so awesome to me.
maybe he does not have a fam :/
not only a camera but a lot of money as well :D
@@swimwithbehnan in the video bio and in his comment he explains it all!
It's definitely not a smart idea to do this on U.S.Soil Not only do you have to worry about the government, but also wildfires, grizzly bears, cougars, Wolfs etc.
@@TonyMaldonado-cv6lvluckily he is swedish and not american
Even though I am a 75yr old female I wish I had had that much talent and strength! I have wanted to live away from towns since I was 20. Married way too young before I knew myself what I wanted and needed from life. If you're young and want to do it....GO!!!! Blessings to this gifted man. 🕊💜🕊
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
Erik,
This video has been a very inspiring moment for me. I'm a retired military veteran. I'm currently an analyst that's tired of the city. I was born and raised on a farm in a rural South Georgia area in the USA. I'm ready to get back to that lifestyle. Your videos are giving me the motivation to move forward with living off the grid. I love how you used everything nature has to offer to complete your mission. I will buy me a GoPro camera an get started tracking my progress. Someone inspired you, now you're inspiring so many others especially me.
Thank You Erik!!
Good luck from Russia!
Definitely count me in , gonna watch every second and be your first subscriber
@@alanianwarrior4023 Thank You
@@mustapha3770 Thank you in advance. My mind is made up...
I’m excited to see it happen man good luck from Canada!
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!
Absolutely beautiful. You have a wonderful gift. Trial & error is how we learn. Who cares what people think. You know what you did. Im extremely impressed & I am a 68 yr old lady. You should be very proud of yourself
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.
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.
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
Очень интересное решение - ни единого слова в кадре. Полная фокусировка внимания на действиях. Фильм достоен премии киноискусства. А в голове одна мысль " А смог бы я вот так ? Один, молча, создавать не разрушая!" Отличная работа, цепляет, хотя сказочные элементы тоже присутствуют!
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
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
The title says you were alone, but you were accompanied by a beautiful pup who you watched grow into a strong dog. Your fine craftsmanship shines through both in your woodworking and your delicate filmmaking. Truly, thank you for sharing brother
Случайно нажал на видео и залип на полтора часа, круто, парень ты красавчик!
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.
On the door frame, he wrote, "A thread, a saw, an ax made this door frame. Erik Grankvist" Many men around the world dream of this life. Thank you for allowing us to experience it with you.
Men, me too, I’m a woman.
@@Khomebaker same! im also a woman and aspire to do this someday. it’s beautiful.
According to a reply Erik left on another comment (under someone named Kermie’s comment), it's "tree" not "thread"
@John Haney please never have a daughter
@John Haney why are you so angry at women wanting to be ambitious when it comes to physicality? this project was ambitious even for a man, but he still achieved it. people can do anything they put their minds & bodies to. as men and women we should be empowering each other, not being hateful towards one another. plus, who raised you to believe that women couldn’t band together and do it as a team? we don’t “need” a man to be there. a solo woman, or a group of women could achieve this with determination and strength. your “99.9%” bs statistic isn’t even accurate anyways.
This is a gorgeously filmed videography of Erik’s passion project, the evidently solo undertaking of a young man constructing a log cabin over a 3 year period, mostly from the raw materials Mother Nature provided him via a dense forest in Sweden. The locale with its seasonal variations is achingly beautiful, and the scope of the step by step tasks he undertakes to craft his beautiful, very sturdy cabin nearly beggars belief that ONE MAN could have done it all-and yet I’m clear that he did. And Lord have mercy, what a varied set of skill sets he has a mastery of: carpenter, lumberjack, architect, stone mason, blacksmith, welder, bricklayer, roofer, and oh yeah-wilderness hunter, fisherman and outback chef. The final result is such a masterpiece of a log cabin, it leaves me wanting to know: did he have all these skills under his belt by his late teens, or was he an autodidact who systematically taught himself the mastery of all the tools as he went along? Either way, the end result here is a superbly filmed story that, wonder of wonders, has no musical soundtrack, but rather allows nature to provide the natural sound score, with the accompaniment of a deeply devoted, sweet natured pooch who is clearly having a ball hanging out with his master 24/7 for the duration of this truly marvelous and wonderful adventure. Erik’s film of his passion project is quite simply one of the best movies I’ve ever seen and enjoyed, and I’m a serious movie buff. One thing is clear: whoever ends up being Erik’s life partner will never lack for warm shelter, adventure or delicious wilderness gourmet dining. And PS: hats off and shout out to the family who raised such a vastly talented wunderkind of a young man! Talk about being brought up well! Thanks to them for bringing this mega-talented bloke into this world. 👊💥🙌
The video is fake.
@@Calminious how
I want to ask this amazing young man if he was inspired by Richard Proenneke.
In 1967, Richard Proenneke, at the age of 51, retired and moved to Twin Lakes alaska. He built a log cabin from scratch and lived in it for 30 years before his death in 1999. Richard used a special 8mm camera that could be hand cranked, allowing for 20-second shots without electricity. That 8mm footage was cut into a documentary called "Alone in the Wilderness." If erik isn't paying homage to Richard, this would be a coincidence of epic proportion. The techniques they use are identical. Both did all of it from the surrounding raw materals found on their soon to be homestead. For both, it was a solo project with limited outside tools (Hatchet, saw, tent, cooking materials.) Both had a dog and lived off the land, hunting, gathering and limited store bought essential food supply. Both trapped and used pelts for clothing, beding, etc. But the one major connection erik displayed that immediately made me think
Richard Proenneke is the way erik filmed and edited his video. Richard was limited to 20-second silent clips. He would crank his camera, set it down, and film himself, building his log cabin by hand. Richards doc. consists of thos 20 second 8mm shots edited together to make a cohesive story come to life. Erik shot this video in HD, but every clip and scene is 20 seconds long. At first, i thought Erik created an HD version of Ricards 8mm crank camera. But i don't think that's what happened. I think Erik purposefully filmed it that way as a homage to richard. 20 shots cut together to show progress is such a distinctive look and feel. It can't be just a coincidence, right?
he learned a ton of this from his grandpa
@Owen Jones i wonder if his grandpa was influenced by Richard Proenneke? I would think his grandpa was born in the 50s or 60s. His grandpa would have been around eriks age when Richards book "One Mans Wilderness" was realsed in 1973.
This video is the best ASMR to fall asleep to. Birds chirping. Sawing logs. Falling trees… love it!❤ thank you for not talking!
Это просто восторг! Хотелось бы пожать вам руку и сказать , что вы очень сильный человек.
Один ... это сколько же нужно сил,терпения,полнейшее уважение молодому человеку,один строит дом,да и строит хорошо по уму. Сил,здоровья и Мира !
Это всего лишь для вас контент😂наивные,одному такой дом построить не возможно,чисто физически,да и сам парень не атлет на видео,ну не зря снимают,таким как вы заходит на ура😂
@@РусланЗиннатуллин-н3у Подобные вам, острым на язык, даже с бригадой нормального дома не возвести. На секунду дом строился 4 года. Так что вполне возможно.
@@РусланЗиннатуллин-н3умне кстати тоже так подумалось
Интересно, а где он денюжку берет на инструмент, на покушать?
@@vincentmorgan5234 доход от ютуба
What is also impressive is that this young man built something that will last not only his lifetime, but many years beyond! I’m sure people in the future will also be able to appreciate the hard work and skill that went into this cabin, now that’s leaving a legacy.
it's fake but ok
@@valkyrious8225 man u just wish you were in good enough shape and had the skill to put in the work to make something like this, fake or not.... something like this takes A LONG FUCKING TIME to build, stop hating on people because your life lacks fulfilment.
@@fitnesslk true!
@@valkyrious8225 Can I see the house you made by hand?
Log cabins don’t actually last that long, especially if there are termites in your area
First of all, I want to congratulate you on your incredible work and this fascinating video. Watching your journey of building a log cabin from scratch in the forest is truly inspiring. I have to admit, though, I couldn’t help but smile when you talked about feeling 'lost' at 17. After all, with such valuable skills at that age-like woodworking, problem-solving, and sheer determination-it seems you already had more survival knowledge than many people ever gain! In Russia, it’s common to say that most young people naturally have those skills. Seriously though, your dedication is impressive, and I can see why people admire your resilience and passion.
even with a little bit of outside help the ammount of stuff this guy did solo is unreal, i cant see myself nore anyone i know doing this, such an impressive feat, imagine how much strengh mentally and physically this takes, hats off to you dude
I think about myself and i have 4 hernias on my waist and 2 on my neck, had a cancer 10 yeras ago so that i can not make hard works with my right arm/hand. Everyday my other part has pain etc and i m just 33...
@@ridd1ck Jesus you've gone through alot, hope your coping well.
@@ridd1ck ???
I really appreciate the small conservation clip in this video. He planted some saplings to help replace the timber he took. An excellent practice
Не часто встречаются такие мастера на все руки! Моё уважение, этому человеку! 😊
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?
Жму руку! Настоящий мужчина! Отличная работа. А главное - тишина и спокойствие. 👍
Так хорошо спокойствие. Как умело всё делает.
Без затрат
Чисто хайп
@@ГайшаКужаковна Без затрат? У пацана ОЧЕНЬ дорогой инструмент. У него одно долото только стоит 2000р. Плюс у него боьшая часть стройматериалов - покупные тоже. Цемент, арматура, кирпичи, окна, вагонка на пол, утеплитель на крышу, пароизоляция, черепица и многое-многое другое. На работе сэкономил, но зато строил аж 3 года. Затраты там есть и очень существенные.
@@СлаваГ-г6э Хоть кто то понял )
Que incrível! Fiquei feliz que seu vídeo tenha aparecido pra mim! Nunca tinha visto algo assim antes! Surpreendente! Sua cabana ficou incrível! Parabéns! Seu vídeo alcançou o Brazil!
I think it's safe to say that as someone feeling a little drained by this social media driven world, this life looks incredible. Great work and beautiful cinematography.
Hello checkmark
Patience, perseverance and beauty : this is zen in action. Plus probably the happiest dog in the world 🐕
Erik, I have been following your journey for a few years now. I didn't watch all episodes but seeing your craftmanship (both in building a cabin in the woods and filming it so splendidly) has been a constant factor in my life and an inspiration throughout. It shows what a human being is capable of if they really try, focus, concentrate and find the peace within themselves to always progress. Your series is one of the biggest triumphs of UA-cam in my opinion. Thanks to this medium and your gifted presentation we are able to get to know you and tag along for the fascinating ride. Thanks so much.
For what i received i passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the scriptures 1 Corinthians 15 3
PS: "according to the Scriptures" - what the Apostle means is that Lord Jesus fulfilled prophecy's of the Prophets of God in Old Testament. There are hundreds of Prophecies that Lord Jesus fulfilled.
God is our Father. He is the best of fathers, the most lovable and merciful of fathers. Read the whole uncensored Bible that is Catholic(The Original) and pray my friends. Wish you all well🙏amen🙏
Without any doubt at all, this man just made the most beautiful yet simple artwork. The cabin itself, the documentation, the scenery, everything just shows this man's perseverance, dedication and appreciation of a sublime lifestyle. One day, if my son or yet myself does something remotely close to what this man has done, I'll be the happiest man alive. Congratulations and thank you for this masterpiece.
Yeah him building the cabin is all cgi 💀
@@DoorwaySniffer source? proof?
Too bad he wasnt living out in the woods the whole time. Going back to a house to shower and change everyday helps a lot.
I wept at the end. I, too, saw Alone In The Wilderness. This is the art of living. Thank you for sharing this.
I am a general contractor been in construction since 1978 I started building before nail guns,sawzalls and cordless tools.This dude is way beyond his years I cant even start to say how hard it is to build with no POWER TOOLS,not to metion no Home Depot.My hats off to this guy he's one of a kind.Now adays you can't get a kid to mow the yard!!!
He has probably grown up with it tbf, still impressive
Perfectly said.
He’s not alone don’t be fooled
@@morph-ONE what
@@thomastibbs6358 what too your what?
I'm so envious of your courage to just seize your dream with both hands as so many of us are too anxious to do. I'm also impressed with the perseverance and ability shown in this video. You're a singular inspiration.
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Usually they have family to back them up financially. The world doesnt allow for this type of behavior for a reason, sadly. We all wish we could.
Erik Grankvist, I love you, brother! This is such raw beauty, and every part of your pain and trial and error has brought such incredible life and inspiration to us all!!! Thank you for living such a life! I lived in wilderness with my 100 pound Akita, Nisu Ki. And we lived in a shed 'cabin' and Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road truck at 10,000 feet elevation at the base of a mountain. I wish that I 'wood' have built more, but I did the best I could. I bought a Silky saw (Japanese saw) to process wood. Try this saw if you don't already have one! Kathleen, now in Beijing, China. I miss the wilderness!!!
My great grandfather migrated to the United States from Harnosand in 1885.
Returning to Sweden is on my bucket list.
This young man is so gifted and inspiring...
Makes me wish I were 45 years younger!
skill issue
How does someone at such a young age possess that much knowledge? Absolutely incredible!
not brainwashed as 99% are
the internet
I think he said his grandparents taught him a lot.
Reincarnated.
They don't
I have seen some tough men but this is a man’s man… well done! The world needs more of you
Absolutely spot on!
And to look at him in the beginning he looked like he got lost on the way home from band class!
This is an inspirational man right here. His willpower and determination is the unmatched. Wow.
He’s an actor
First time here watching your videos from the UK, and they're so remarkably well done. Not only you are showcasing your multitude skillsets, but also the amazing wildlife, which I'm totally in love with. Back to Basic is the way of life to which I am accustomed because of where I'm originally from in the South Pacific - New-Caledonia. I'm still in awe of how talented you are! Merci beaucoup Erik Grankvist de partager la beaute de ton pays natale. God bless you and your family and again, thank you.