This week we tried a bit of a different video. Slower pace with more natural sounds. Let us know if you like it or prefer the usual style. ANNDD make sure to write your questions below 👇so we can answer them for next week Q&A video.
@@hennnnerz eu citizenship means you dont need residancy in a country to live there, any eu citizen can live and work in any eu country. i would also assume they have full rights to build and live on the land seeing as they own it
Do you think you will face challenges about having more people on the camp during this season? Like food supplies, storage and space. Also I'm curious about how prepare you are is case of fires, I've always wondered about the mimosa wood chips on the ground (I guess it must be safe but I don't know 😂) Here are my questions, anyway, you always make such good content and your work is remarkable👏
right away i would suggest adding a bug screen to the window of the tent, and maybe even designing one for the entrance. From what I remember you guys already have a big fly problem, but next to the water, i think a mosquito problem will be added. other than that, i really love the tent!!
When talking about improvements: when the sun sets, moist will come up from the ground. To prevent your tent (and bed) getting moisty, a closed floor would be very convenient. The bolts might damage the fabric, so instead of normal bolts, maybe using carriage bolts might be an idea. Last recommendation: I love the modular build up. It might be a good idea to make the front and back a bit larger: so you can fold the surplus over the frame, thus making a more watertight and mosquito tight connection. But all in all, very nice tent with a very simple setup!!
I don’t think I’ve ever had a problem with the videos, I get lost in them every time. I feel while the tent is a good idea there will be bugs getting in all night with the gaps in the canvas and in the floorboards
i’ve spent a good amount of time living in platform tents (bigger than this one but otherwise quite similar) with plenty of gaps in the canvas and floorboards and you’d be shocked how few bugs come in! you’ll get a few spiders and crawling bugs but mosquitos just don’t really come in often enough to be a bother
Definitely needs mesh screens for the window and front entrance. I would also make the structure a little bit longer so that I can have a small front porch with a roof over it. Also, a good place to put your work shoes instead of taking them in the tent.
I don't know if I speak only for myself, but id love to see the small community moments more regularly. Like when the yoga decks were built and you guys were just hanging out, pizza night, big group projects, or the video where you showed the vans and the members. Also wondering if you do any community building activities besides daily life? Just think its lovely to see how these structures fit your community and you working together. Keep up the amazing work guys!
I love how different the atmosphere of your videos is. This one was calm and quiet, while the pick-up video a couple weeks ago had this busy feel to it. I like the variety!! Also, question for the Q+A: How do you allocate tasks on projects to the people in the camp? ( i.e. last week different people were sanding, painting, building the roof over the new container.) Is there a daily or weekly tasks-list that you discuss with each other? Do you have regular camp-meetings? I'm basically interested in how the whole community-aspect works. Wouldn't mind a whole video on that either. :)
I live near a creek and we built a screened-in room but forgot the spaces between the deck. The bugs found us until my husband closed the bottom of the deck with mold-resistant boarding. Now our summers are totally bug-free! I look forward to seeing who lives in this structure and what their thoughts are about it and how they feel it can be improved.
That's a really cool tent! I've worked in the tent making biz for oilfield suppliers (yeah, super not eco-friendly), and this is a really cool approach to the tent. Nice three-piece idea, tents that are one piece are heavy and difficult to install. A frame that comes apart is nice for storage, but I'm more used to frames that unfold (hinges) on tents that size. I agree with the comments below, bug screen :P I'm a bit worried about the snap buttons, in a few years they probably won't fit anymore due to shrinkage. I see that lots, and then people start fighting with the snaps, they need to be replaced, or new ones added further out in the canvas to make it fit. So strap and buckles (strap goes around the frame, buckle to fasten) is a better approach. Also, a chuck-wagon for the main piece could be better, but I'm not sure how strong the winds are. Again, they did such a great job on the tent, lovely to see some sewing represented
I think the gaps will be a problem for bugs and critters. Also it seems like the tent would be hard to close from the inside? Idk. Looks beautiful tho.
My question for the landscaping team/everyone is have you guys figured out a fast and efficient way to clear mimosas? Love the content keep up the great work!
I worried about this too. I have seen how wind is very powerful! It is a engineering problem, I think? What is the weight of the platform + tent + frame? How big of a wind coming directly into the open front is needed to lift this weight? I suppose what would happen, though, is that the big wind would smash the tent before it lifted the platform.
@@jillelaine770 I wonder. The tent seems to be fairly well attached to the platform. But the platform is loose on the stones, as far as I understand. Then, in stormy weather, all it takes is a gust of wind to lift the platform and then the wind has free play. All this is quite easy to prevent by anchoring the platform (and thus the tent attached to it) to the ground. As long as that platform is fixed, I think the tent should be able to withstand quite a bit of bad weather.
The tent placed on the rocks on the ground will sink. It needs some cement under the rocks to act as a base. Alternatively, you can put the sideposts in a hole in the ground and fill with cement then place use a straight level to make sure it's set straight. Similar to fence posts. The canvas was made beautifully however. He's a very skilled woodworker but it looks like he hasn't had much experience working on projects putting wood into the earth. it's fine, it's a learning process :) He seems nice! You could also try magnets to keep the top piece of the tent to the front and back, putting many up the fabric where it connects. They're easily removable and hold it together. Rain could get in, when it blows around. Then you don't have to worry about things inside getting mouldy so easily.
Wonderful tent structure. One consideration would be the canvas shrinkage over time may make snapping the canvas to the frame difficult next season. Time will tell. Another option might be Velcro on the wooden structure and canvas. Additional upgrades or options might be a removable mesh screen for the window and a mesh "screen" from the front entrance. Again, wonderful job by everyone. Keep up the great, open source camping and structure ideas.
I suggest you to check out an antient Roman designs for tents... they were durable, efficient, comfortable and made of natural materials :P Look in the past for solutions refined through ages ;D
I like that the slower pace video match Eemeli vibe. It was nice to see video team experiment with a more natural contemplative feel. I would suggest to keep experimenting! diversity is good in everyway, even a youtube channel. Big hug you guys!
Bugs will find you from the window, the boarding and the entrance. Also moist, same ingress. Finally, plants will grow, gain same ingress. If a storm arrives you will enjoy some ropes on the corners to keep the tent in place. Finally you want somewhere to store a folding table/chair. Maybe even a little more platform to sit. Cool tent!
I love watching y'all progress at Project Kamp! Side note: please make sure that the barbed wire he pulled up isn't in the way of a mower. You don't want that caught up in your mower blades 😊
I like the idea of the back being detachable, this way (if you build in a suitable area) you could make a modular tent on wich you can add pieces to make it bigger. Love the videos! keep it up! :D
Love the prototype tent idea. Nice! Living in Africa, I know how pesky bugs can be. Some fine mesh inside the windows using Velcro and perhaps a rug on the floor will add to the comfort. Rock on guys. Love your content.
This is a pretty cool idea. These types of long term tents on wooden decks are very common in national parks here in Zimbabwe as guest camping accomodation.
I absolutely love getting to know each new person and where they are from. Also getting to know the other “kampers” better. Even though I am thousands of miles away, I feel part of the kamp. And although I am now over 70, I feel 17 inside. Can you use an old house restorer/carpenter/electrician/plasterer/sew-er/cook/gardener/singer? I’m not afraid of heights or bugs; just not crazy about snakes. I’m starting to fantasize about a trip to Portugal. Loved the truck restoration! Love to you all!
I am very curious about how it will fare in wind. Tying the upper corners to the ground with cord might help a lot, through my chief concern is the framing at the top and the thickness (er, thinness :) of the wooden members. The load could be very high in a storm, I wonder if there are engineers in the camp who could calculate a theoretical max wind load. But better to make something than to keep drawing and calculating: time will tell so much about how the design can be improved! Thank you for this mellow update, always great to see progress at the camp through discreet projects like this.
It turned out great for a prototype of a homemade tent. What I would also do is mount four eyelets on all upper corners on the outside. Prepare four cords and metal tent pegs so that all corners can be quickly fixed to the ground in a storm, making everything much more stable. Install fly net... When I hear you speak so shyly, I think you can't do much - but that's not the case!
A mesh scream in the window is necessery, I think. When it rains , the water that is falling on the front of the wooden floor outside the tent, flows probably under the stave into the tent. Further, its looking great!👍👍👍
Tent looks great, but I'd be worried about using it on a rainy and windy day. I think water could end up in the tent where the gable meets the roof. With a bit of rain and wind, there's not much to stop it.
Having grown up camping in British summers with plenty of rain this was also my question. Would be interested to see a waterproofing test where the different pieces of canvas meet each other maybe!
@@dammers89 i would suggest using the buttons to overlap the canvases on top of each other by folding it around the edge. this would create a better seal for rain. from my experience, water always finds a way :D
Depending on the strength of the buttons they are super smart to be used as long as they stay strong as well in the wind and rain etc.. Other than that they "tent" looks amazing. Beatiful piece of work.
Nice design. At the same time plants will probably grow under the floor in the growimg months. Usually one puts a textile in the ground to stop the plants growing up into the floor.
Wonderful video and project! Our new friend from Finland did an amazing job on the platform and I loved his video taking skills very much. Great job on the tent structure too!
The dome/yurt looks amazing, I've seen domes been built using a yurt canvas structure as a template, for rebar ,sprayed concrete + insulation, hexagonal cut cork board?, earthbags are excellent for heavier cob structures, raised beds, gardens and utilities like fixed bathrooms It would be so cool to have a network of natural sheltered corridors connecting multiuse spaces
Here in Africa that tiny cabin will pass for Glamorous Camping = Glamping. Very neat, well constructed, ample space. Whomever will reside in it will be spoilt. Well done.
Let's count how many comments appear offering advice about "how to build a better tent!" I do prefer the usual style of videos, usually with the time lapse that shows rapid progress, combined with snapshots of how the everything is being done. Thank you for another video!
I like the tent, looks good. I would add tongue-and-groove in the corners and more resistance and save bolts and screws. Also add 2 long bar in the top, before the V in the tent, 10 to 15cm apart to have space to storage clothes, blankets etc. and couple wood or metal pins to holding stuff. Good job Eemelin
BRAVO!! a very nice tent design .. simple and weather proof.. good idea for glamping sites... maybe need some minor improvement like mosquito nets, sturdier roof, certain type of more suitable fasterners and buttons.. good work guys..
I love your videos, they are an inspiration, as I would love to join a community like this for some time when I finish my engineering degree next year! I would love to know your thoughts on a few things, whether you are researching them or already planning on implementing them. A lot of these permaculture ideas still feel like buzzwords and pipe dreams to me, living in a semi urban part of Britain, but I would love to see them come alive at Project Kamp. When will you start thinking about food production? Are you looking into agroforestry, especially syntropic agroforestry? What are your plans with water management? Are you looking at increasing your water storage, creating irrigation channels and improving your land's water retention and to help keep your land resilient to droughts & fire? What do you think of Michael Reynold's EarthShips, are these sorts of self-sustaining cob structures viable for you?
Bugs and things will crawl in through all the gaps there. That is why you want to sow it in one piece, and preferably also sow a floor onto it - to avoid bugs and draft from the floor as well. And you need mosquito nets for the window and the door. In my opinion. If you have lights on in the evening and no mosquito nets, the place will be full of mosquitos and flies in no time. I would also have made a frame to put the boards on, not just three loose beams resting on un-even rocks. And you would want a solid garden fork for grass turf removal. It is much easier to work with.
Are you considering making a structure made out of Cob? I'm asking about cob, because seams a good, cheap, natural solution for building very organic strucutres, and it's found all over the world. Wood looks interesting with all its frames, but Cob people! 😊Cob also can be used in Tandem with other materials such as rocks and glass and off course wood.
Hey Project Kamp this is two questions for your Q&A: What season do you plan on ending Project Kamp, and what is the full plan? And finally, will you be renovating the Big Ruin this season?
So cool that you shared detailed plans! I guess that's the whole point of Project Kamp as a research project, but it's always great to see the end results. Question: Have you considered underground or partially underground buildings, such as earthbag, cob, earthship, etc? It seems like underground and/or cob structures would be perfect for an area like yours that's prone to fire, and would also provide consistent temperatures throughout the year.
Hey Guys! love seeing the process from all angles. I do agree that the nature underscore sounds are a good balance, but I would add less nature inserts in the video. They can be a little much sometimes. But I also love the drone footage as well capturing the truck rides and getting a greater capture of the land in those shots.
Lots of excellent suggestions for the tent especially to deal with bugs and humidity. Personally I'd consider a large internal mesh "tent" hung from the roof beam rather than trying to seal up all the gaps in the floor and outer canvas. Thats how most modern tents are designed with the water proof canvas wrapped around the frame and an inner mesh tent with tougher fabric floor hung off the frame. I'd also add some more "vent" holes on the roof to help with heat and humidity
WOW, i love the tent, i seen a video of the ten roof for out house on you tube the other day and that is how i got to watching you all, so then i went back to first video and been catching up . I must say i have learn a lot at my old age in how to think about new way's of doing.
I've been catching up on your videos. As an Australian (who also lived for many years in Europe) that tent is an invitation for any bug or creature who wants to come in. Australians are big fans of tents with built in floors and bug screens (like the Oztents). It will be interesting to see how successful these tents are.
Question for Landscaping/Kitchen: When are you going to start growing your own food? Portugal has a lot of sun, you should get amazing tomatoes, aubergines, melons, watermelons, paprika, and all sorts of yummy fruits and veggies 😋 In case of fruit trees, it's best to start ASAP as you usually need to wait couple years for plentiful harvest ☺
Suggestions for next prototype which I'm sure your team is talking about: + Bug Net - - Make it similar dimensions as canvas, hooks to hang over cot, or shower curtain to hang by entry/window + Extra canvas to cover entry - - Useful to provide additional shade before exit and a place to store dirty boots before entering platform during rain + Bug proof platform - - Spaces will likely be good for off season, but might be a convenient entrance for misquotes and spiders when occupied (especially when lights are on at night) Otherwise it's a cool looking tent! Definitely more space to work with.
I was gonna say that this slower paced format was boring, but after watching for a few more minutes i found myself totally enjoying it! I love all of your videos
I like you are making the spaniard do the voice over ! It makes things so interesting. I like the agony of watching the video while understanding only 50% of what he says. Hola amigos , somos banditos ! Plata o plomo marika.
I don't have a question but I would like to say how refreshing it is to see all of your camp coming up with ideas and just trying it out to see if it works rather than just buying easy alternatives you'd rather put time and effort into growing your knowledge and creativity and it truly is inspiring! Big love from a solo guy living off grid, you all help keep pushing me with every video you create keep it up!
as a software engineer, i'd like to hear more about a day in the life type vid for devs or how the devs live in this kind of setting. Also love to hear more about the onearmy community platform.
I’m not an expert in tents but I’m worried about few things. At first l wonder if you should add some ventilation holes (with net) somewhere high under the roof to prevent moisture and condensation. Then the rain - I don’t know this fabric but from what I learned where it’s getting touched by anything it’s probably gonna leak - so I’m not sure about these tightening stripes. And maybe there also should be double roof (tropic?)… I would also make the longer roof and deck to have the entrance protected from sun and rain. And the sun may probably heat the whole interior very much. I would also suggest bug nets everywhere possible. By the way - really interesting prototype! 👍 can’t wait to see the progressions.
Looks great! I recommend adding more screws on each board of the deck, otherwise they are going to bow over time. I’ve had it happen… Also recommend using deck screws for outdoor purposes. You could also stain the wood to make sure it’ll last. Love these projects
You might want to look into using poles/ pole wood cut from all the mimosa you’re cutting- this project you could have used large trunks for the deck base, and smaller trunks for the frame of the tent easily! You’ve got so many trees , free building wood ! Also generally for buildings, see pole buildings, pole barns , even woodcraft for camping! you could develop a use , even help your whole area that wants to cut mimosas! Although it’s better for temporary buildings for fire safety. ( unless you plaster / stucco , or use in wattle and daub techniques) Other building styles that use the resources available on your land : straw bale building, cob / earth rammed , stone , cordwood buildings, all but the last exceptionally fire safe ! And the last only slightly less so .
Love the tent prototype! It reminds me of the temporary tent cities I’ve seen photos of from World War II. One thought: the Velcro may wear out much sooner than a zipper might break (the ‘fuzzy’ side can only take so many ‘rip opens’!) Heavy Duty Zippers are a good solution, durable, and very easy to sew in. Replacing the fuzzy sided velcro will be time consuming.
I totally agree with this. Plus velcro is loud and scratchy. A good #10 TOOTHED zipper will be very durable, and easy to replace, especially since the front of the tent is removable. I've replaced hundreds of zippers on tents - it's important to use a good quality zipper...otherwise your efforts are wasted!
@@Zimisu._.jossain sitä pitää tavata! Eli siis viesti on viittaus yleiseen "Suomi mainittu, torilla tavataan" -heittoon. Usein kommenteissa, kun suami jotenkin liittyy sisältöön.
it looks great! product development is a long and painfull process. so often we give up before even trying. i like that you guys go all the way. this tent will not be perfect. but the next one will be better. and this is actually how many great things are designed (for example Zpacks started by a hiker wanting lighter backpack/tent). bugscreen yes, triangulation yes, storm ropes on corners. but i guess you all figured this out already ;) keep going!
Good workmanship all around. Like the tent overall but not sure I would trust the front and rear snaps to be waterproof against wind rain coming from an angle. Also t-nuts in place of standard nuts can simplify things for storage and assembly.
For your projects, what is the ratio you try to hit between longevity and reparability? Easy to repair/replace may also mean having to be repaired/replaced more often, I'm curious what is the sweet spot for your guys to hit while trying not to use too many resources.
gday i am big pete from Australia i used to work in a canvas manufacturing plant a useful tip is IF you get a leak in a seam etc just light a wax candle and rub the hot melted wax on the leak its my idea i hope it will be useful one day ..
I think the quietness of the video captures the mood for the solitude tent, a place to escape like the yoga deck. Question: When are the chickens coming ?, are you all herbivores, and do you tolerate omnivores? 😂 do you have a plant nursery? Can we meet all the kampers and see a group foto, great video
This week we tried a bit of a different video. Slower pace with more natural sounds.
Let us know if you like it or prefer the usual style.
ANNDD make sure to write your questions below 👇so we can answer them for next week Q&A video.
Are you residents in Portugal? Do you need permissions to live in a van on the land?
I enjoy the slower style more... Last weeks music was a bit much for me...
@@hennnnerz eu citizenship means you dont need residancy in a country to live there, any eu citizen can live and work in any eu country. i would also assume they have full rights to build and live on the land seeing as they own it
Question for FAQ episode: You have done a lot of sanding with different tools. What tool is most usefull? Hi to all Kampers 😉
Do you think you will face challenges about having more people on the camp during this season? Like food supplies, storage and space.
Also I'm curious about how prepare you are is case of fires, I've always wondered about the mimosa wood chips on the ground (I guess it must be safe but I don't know 😂)
Here are my questions, anyway, you always make such good content and your work is remarkable👏
right away i would suggest adding a bug screen to the window of the tent, and maybe even designing one for the entrance.
From what I remember you guys already have a big fly problem, but next to the water, i think a mosquito problem will be added.
other than that, i really love the tent!!
exactly my first thought when I saw it the window.
Not only to the entrance and window, but also to the ground, insects/bugs will go through that decks floor :)
When talking about improvements: when the sun sets, moist will come up from the ground. To prevent your tent (and bed) getting moisty, a closed floor would be very convenient.
The bolts might damage the fabric, so instead of normal bolts, maybe using carriage bolts might be an idea.
Last recommendation: I love the modular build up. It might be a good idea to make the front and back a bit larger: so you can fold the surplus over the frame, thus making a more watertight and mosquito tight connection.
But all in all, very nice tent with a very simple setup!!
@@DaniTheDog. and critters.
My second thought about the window was it can't be closed from the inside, if it starts to rain you'd have to get out and close and then come back in.
I don’t think I’ve ever had a problem with the videos, I get lost in them every time. I feel while the tent is a good idea there will be bugs getting in all night with the gaps in the canvas and in the floorboards
They’re gonna eat you, for sure!
I dont understand why Eemeli made gaps in the floorboards either? Wouldnt you want your tent to be as sealed as possible?
i’ve spent a good amount of time living in platform tents (bigger than this one but otherwise quite similar) with plenty of gaps in the canvas and floorboards and you’d be shocked how few bugs come in! you’ll get a few spiders and crawling bugs but mosquitos just don’t really come in often enough to be a bother
It's a prototype
How is this comment from 6 days ago on a video from 1 hour ago
Definitely needs mesh screens for the window and front entrance. I would also make the structure a little bit longer so that I can have a small front porch with a roof over it. Also, a good place to put your work shoes instead of taking them in the tent.
I was wondering if they had plans for the off cuts of the decking. Might be a good way to add a deck while keeping cost down
@@zabmcauley5647 I don't know but I would've used the whole length instead of cutting them.
The porch is a wonderful idea!
I don't know if I speak only for myself, but id love to see the small community moments more regularly. Like when the yoga decks were built and you guys were just hanging out, pizza night, big group projects, or the video where you showed the vans and the members. Also wondering if you do any community building activities besides daily life? Just think its lovely to see how these structures fit your community and you working together. Keep up the amazing work guys!
agreed
I really like how in this series we see different parts and aspects of the total project with focus on different people doing different things!
You guys attracts all the talented, hardworking and wholesome people, I love it.
Really Enjoy watching your videos .
I love how different the atmosphere of your videos is. This one was calm and quiet, while the pick-up video a couple weeks ago had this busy feel to it. I like the variety!!
Also, question for the Q+A: How do you allocate tasks on projects to the people in the camp? ( i.e. last week different people were sanding, painting, building the roof over the new container.) Is there a daily or weekly tasks-list that you discuss with each other? Do you have regular camp-meetings? I'm basically interested in how the whole community-aspect works. Wouldn't mind a whole video on that either. :)
I've been wondering the same thing! Hope they'll answer it :)
I live near a creek and we built a screened-in room but forgot the spaces between the deck. The bugs found us until my husband closed the bottom of the deck with mold-resistant boarding. Now our summers are totally bug-free!
I look forward to seeing who lives in this structure and what their thoughts are about it and how they feel it can be improved.
I like this slightly different style of video. The slower pace at the right moments is very relaxing.
y'all are like eco-pirates, respect and love. Let's go, green revolution!
Nice to see people all the way from my country Finland🇫🇮. Teltta näyttää oikein hyvältä!
you have soo much mimosa wood. you could dig dugout style cabins with earthen roofs and grass on top made with logs from the mimosa trees
The editing of the video is just beautiful!
That's a really cool tent! I've worked in the tent making biz for oilfield suppliers (yeah, super not eco-friendly), and this is a really cool approach to the tent. Nice three-piece idea, tents that are one piece are heavy and difficult to install. A frame that comes apart is nice for storage, but I'm more used to frames that unfold (hinges) on tents that size.
I agree with the comments below, bug screen :P I'm a bit worried about the snap buttons, in a few years they probably won't fit anymore due to shrinkage. I see that lots, and then people start fighting with the snaps, they need to be replaced, or new ones added further out in the canvas to make it fit. So strap and buckles (strap goes around the frame, buckle to fasten) is a better approach. Also, a chuck-wagon for the main piece could be better, but I'm not sure how strong the winds are. Again, they did such a great job on the tent, lovely to see some sewing represented
I think the gaps will be a problem for bugs and critters. Also it seems like the tent would be hard to close from the inside? Idk. Looks beautiful tho.
I LOVE ALL your different accents, it makes me smile!!
Also the video editing is excellent! Not too much talking and a lot of showing!! Thank you!!
You guys all work so well, you are a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing ❤️🎶🤗🎶🇨🇦
My question for the landscaping team/everyone is have you guys figured out a fast and efficient way to clear mimosas? Love the content keep up the great work!
Bushcutter and pulling the roots is very efficient
I think lowering the amount of Prosecco will help you with this.
Beautiful tent! I think it is wise to anchor the platform to the ground, otherwise it will sooner or later become a flying tent. ;)
I worried about this too. I have seen how wind is very powerful! It is a engineering problem, I think? What is the weight of the platform + tent + frame? How big of a wind coming directly into the open front is needed to lift this weight? I suppose what would happen, though, is that the big wind would smash the tent before it lifted the platform.
@@jillelaine770 I wonder. The tent seems to be fairly well attached to the platform. But the platform is loose on the stones, as far as I understand. Then, in stormy weather, all it takes is a gust of wind to lift the platform and then the wind has free play. All this is quite easy to prevent by anchoring the platform (and thus the tent attached to it) to the ground. As long as that platform is fixed, I think the tent should be able to withstand quite a bit of bad weather.
Love the Emeili disappearance's act, and Eva's smile, kuddos to all of them for the work done !
I do enjoy how each update this season has taken the time to focus on a single project.
The tent placed on the rocks on the ground will sink. It needs some cement under the rocks to act as a base. Alternatively, you can put the sideposts in a hole in the ground and fill with cement then place use a straight level to make sure it's set straight. Similar to fence posts. The canvas was made beautifully however.
He's a very skilled woodworker but it looks like he hasn't had much experience working on projects putting wood into the earth. it's fine, it's a learning process :) He seems nice!
You could also try magnets to keep the top piece of the tent to the front and back, putting many up the fabric where it connects. They're easily removable and hold it together. Rain could get in, when it blows around. Then you don't have to worry about things inside getting mouldy so easily.
These videos are so educational and relaxing, AMAZING JOB EDITORS!
Wonderful tent structure. One consideration would be the canvas shrinkage over time may make snapping the canvas to the frame difficult next season. Time will tell. Another option might be Velcro on the wooden structure and canvas. Additional upgrades or options might be a removable mesh screen for the window and a mesh "screen" from the front entrance. Again, wonderful job by everyone. Keep up the great, open source camping and structure ideas.
I suggest you to check out an antient Roman designs for tents... they were durable, efficient, comfortable and made of natural materials :P Look in the past for solutions refined through ages ;D
Good suggestion, but finding and supplying links would help them even more.
yes, what I was saying above, military designs.
I like that the slower pace video match Eemeli vibe. It was nice to see video team experiment with a more natural contemplative feel. I would suggest to keep experimenting! diversity is good in everyway, even a youtube channel. Big hug you guys!
Wow, nice to see Finnish guy there !! Greetings from finland 🇫🇮👋🏻
Nice job 😊
I'd add some diagonals to increase structural strength.
I'm happy that the roundabout sign is still there 😅
+1
How is this comment from 6 days ago on a video from 1 hour ago
A good idea,
this will reduce the dynamic load on the bolts.
The good thing is that you can add them if you get problems with stability.
@@Joe-uv9jo because if you are patreon you can see the vids 1 week earlier :)
Worried about the first hard gust of wind. Otherwise amazing!
Has Wes Anderson been volunteering with the filming? 😁
Great work folks.
Bugs will find you from the window, the boarding and the entrance. Also moist, same ingress. Finally, plants will grow, gain same ingress.
If a storm arrives you will enjoy some ropes on the corners to keep the tent in place.
Finally you want somewhere to store a folding table/chair. Maybe even a little more platform to sit.
Cool tent!
I love watching y'all progress at Project Kamp! Side note: please make sure that the barbed wire he pulled up isn't in the way of a mower. You don't want that caught up in your mower blades 😊
I like the new style a lot more! very nice and I like a unique editing and filming style for the Emilie - like an indie movie. thank you guys.
I really like the Wes Anderson style nature walking shots
First Class Build. Excellent Craftsmanship.
I like the idea of the back being detachable, this way (if you build in a suitable area) you could make a modular tent on wich you can add pieces to make it bigger. Love the videos! keep it up! :D
Excellent workmanship!
your video notification make my face happyy super happyyyyyyyyyyy❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love the prototype tent idea. Nice! Living in Africa, I know how pesky bugs can be. Some fine mesh inside the windows using Velcro and perhaps a rug on the floor will add to the comfort. Rock on guys. Love your content.
A rug on the floor would be such a nice touch.
This is a pretty cool idea. These types of long term tents on wooden decks are very common in national parks here in Zimbabwe as guest camping accomodation.
Amazing tent work
I love it that there is no music. So calm to watch instead of annoying music that doesn't add any value.
Or at least, less music :)
I love each new season. I love meeting the staff of volunteers and watching all the work. When I was younger, I would have been all about doing this!
I absolutely love getting to know each new person and where they are from. Also getting to know the other “kampers” better. Even though I am thousands of miles away, I feel part of the kamp. And although I am now over 70, I feel 17 inside. Can you use an old house restorer/carpenter/electrician/plasterer/sew-er/cook/gardener/singer? I’m not afraid of heights or bugs; just not crazy about snakes. I’m starting to fantasize about a trip to Portugal. Loved the truck restoration! Love to you all!
If it gets windy there, you may end up having to put in some cross-members. Great design!! I especially like the removable canvas.
I am very curious about how it will fare in wind. Tying the upper corners to the ground with cord might help a lot, through my chief concern is the framing at the top and the thickness (er, thinness :) of the wooden members. The load could be very high in a storm, I wonder if there are engineers in the camp who could calculate a theoretical max wind load. But better to make something than to keep drawing and calculating: time will tell so much about how the design can be improved! Thank you for this mellow update, always great to see progress at the camp through discreet projects like this.
Amazing life and projects that you guys build, for me it's a dream come true to live such a amazing lifestyle.
It turned out great for a prototype of a homemade tent. What I would also do is mount four eyelets on all upper corners on the outside. Prepare four cords and metal tent pegs so that all corners can be quickly fixed to the ground in a storm, making everything much more stable. Install fly net... When I hear you speak so shyly, I think you can't do much - but that's not the case!
I love the passion of everyone here. It feels good to be productive and try new things.
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you all guys in divine light and so it is.
A mesh scream in the window is
necessery, I think.
When it rains , the water that is falling on the front of the wooden floor outside the tent, flows probably under the stave into the tent.
Further, its looking great!👍👍👍
Tent looks great, but I'd be worried about using it on a rainy and windy day. I think water could end up in the tent where the gable meets the roof. With a bit of rain and wind, there's not much to stop it.
Having grown up camping in British summers with plenty of rain this was also my question. Would be interested to see a waterproofing test where the different pieces of canvas meet each other maybe!
@@dammers89 i would suggest using the buttons to overlap the canvases on top of each other by folding it around the edge. this would create a better seal for rain. from my experience, water always finds a way :D
Depending on the strength of the buttons they are super smart to be used as long as they stay strong as well in the wind and rain etc.. Other than that they "tent" looks amazing. Beatiful piece of work.
Nice design. At the same time plants will probably grow under the floor in the growimg months. Usually one puts a textile in the ground to stop the plants growing up into the floor.
Wonderful video and project! Our new friend from Finland did an amazing job on the platform and I loved his video taking skills very much. Great job on the tent structure too!
The dome/yurt looks amazing, I've seen domes been built using a yurt canvas structure as a template, for rebar ,sprayed concrete + insulation, hexagonal cut cork board?, earthbags are excellent for heavier cob structures, raised beds, gardens and utilities like fixed bathrooms It would be so cool to have a network of natural sheltered corridors connecting multiuse spaces
Here in Africa that tiny cabin will pass for Glamorous Camping = Glamping.
Very neat, well constructed, ample space. Whomever will reside in it will be spoilt. Well done.
add a sleeping tent inside the tent like the old bungalow tents with muskito-nets and a floorcovering and a standup rim around the floor covering
Let's count how many comments appear offering advice about "how to build a better tent!"
I do prefer the usual style of videos, usually with the time lapse that shows rapid progress, combined with snapshots of how the everything is being done. Thank you for another video!
I like the tent, looks good. I would add tongue-and-groove in the corners and more resistance and save bolts and screws. Also add 2 long bar in the top, before the V in the tent, 10 to 15cm apart to have space to storage clothes, blankets etc. and couple wood or metal pins to holding stuff. Good job Eemelin
Most immersive video yet, it really transported me away and i felt very relaxed
BRAVO!! a very nice tent design .. simple and weather proof.. good idea for glamping sites... maybe need some minor improvement like mosquito nets, sturdier roof, certain type of more suitable fasterners and buttons.. good work guys..
I love your videos, they are an inspiration, as I would love to join a community like this for some time when I finish my engineering degree next year!
I would love to know your thoughts on a few things, whether you are researching them or already planning on implementing them. A lot of these permaculture ideas still feel like buzzwords and pipe dreams to me, living in a semi urban part of Britain, but I would love to see them come alive at Project Kamp.
When will you start thinking about food production? Are you looking into agroforestry, especially syntropic agroforestry?
What are your plans with water management? Are you looking at increasing your water storage, creating irrigation channels and improving your land's water retention and to help keep your land resilient to droughts & fire?
What do you think of Michael Reynold's EarthShips, are these sorts of self-sustaining cob structures viable for you?
Man, the quality of the videos is on point. Starting from the lovely pick-up rebuild, I'm always keen to watch the next video! Good job guys!
Bugs and things will crawl in through all the gaps there. That is why you want to sow it in one piece, and preferably also sow a floor onto it - to avoid bugs and draft from the floor as well. And you need mosquito nets for the window and the door. In my opinion. If you have lights on in the evening and no mosquito nets, the place will be full of mosquitos and flies in no time. I would also have made a frame to put the boards on, not just three loose beams resting on un-even rocks. And you would want a solid garden fork for grass turf removal. It is much easier to work with.
Are you considering making a structure made out of Cob?
I'm asking about cob, because seams a good, cheap, natural solution for building very organic strucutres, and it's found all over the world. Wood looks interesting with all its frames, but Cob people! 😊Cob also can be used in Tandem with other materials such as rocks and glass and off course wood.
Hey Project Kamp this is two questions for your Q&A: What season do you plan on ending Project Kamp, and what is the full plan? And finally, will you be renovating the Big Ruin this season?
So cool that you shared detailed plans! I guess that's the whole point of Project Kamp as a research project, but it's always great to see the end results.
Question: Have you considered underground or partially underground buildings, such as earthbag, cob, earthship, etc? It seems like underground and/or cob structures would be perfect for an area like yours that's prone to fire, and would also provide consistent temperatures throughout the year.
Did you consider making teepee tent using limbs from the invasive tree?
Probably simpler, more robust..
I agree. So many logs for log cabins and firewood.
Looks great, but i wonder how strong the winds can get, hope to see an update post first storm, how it did held up ...
Hey Guys! love seeing the process from all angles. I do agree that the nature underscore sounds are a good balance, but I would add less nature inserts in the video. They can be a little much sometimes. But I also love the drone footage as well capturing the truck rides and getting a greater capture of the land in those shots.
Lots of excellent suggestions for the tent especially to deal with bugs and humidity.
Personally I'd consider a large internal mesh "tent" hung from the roof beam rather than trying to seal up all the gaps in the floor and outer canvas. Thats how most modern tents are designed with the water proof canvas wrapped around the frame and an inner mesh tent with tougher fabric floor hung off the frame.
I'd also add some more "vent" holes on the roof to help with heat and humidity
WOW, i love the tent, i seen a video of the ten roof for out house on you tube the other day and that is how i got to watching you all, so then i went back to first video and been catching up . I must say i have learn a lot at my old age in how to think about new way's of doing.
I've been catching up on your videos. As an Australian (who also lived for many years in Europe) that tent is an invitation for any bug or creature who wants to come in. Australians are big fans of tents with built in floors and bug screens (like the Oztents). It will be interesting to see how successful these tents are.
Question for Landscaping/Kitchen:
When are you going to start growing your own food?
Portugal has a lot of sun, you should get amazing tomatoes, aubergines, melons, watermelons, paprika, and all sorts of yummy fruits and veggies 😋
In case of fruit trees, it's best to start ASAP as you usually need to wait couple years for plentiful harvest ☺
Suggestions for next prototype which I'm sure your team is talking about:
+ Bug Net
- - Make it similar dimensions as canvas, hooks to hang over cot, or shower curtain to hang by entry/window
+ Extra canvas to cover entry
- - Useful to provide additional shade before exit and a place to store dirty boots before entering platform during rain
+ Bug proof platform
- - Spaces will likely be good for off season, but might be a convenient entrance for misquotes and spiders when occupied (especially when lights are on at night)
Otherwise it's a cool looking tent! Definitely more space to work with.
I was gonna say that this slower paced format was boring, but after watching for a few more minutes i found myself totally enjoying it! I love all of your videos
Great job! Fun and chilled vibes from Eemeli, go Finland! Hyvä emppupemppu 💎❤️❤️❤️
really great. i would have liked side windows too. but such a great construction
I like you are making the spaniard do the voice over ! It makes things so interesting. I like the agony of watching the video while understanding only 50% of what he says. Hola amigos , somos banditos ! Plata o plomo marika.
I would love to see a video of how they built the yurt! 😁
I don't have a question but I would like to say how refreshing it is to see all of your camp coming up with ideas and just trying it out to see if it works rather than just buying easy alternatives you'd rather put time and effort into growing your knowledge and creativity and it truly is inspiring! Big love from a solo guy living off grid, you all help keep pushing me with every video you create keep it up!
Great pacing and style in this one! Almost meditative…
as a software engineer, i'd like to hear more about a day in the life type vid for devs or how the devs live in this kind of setting. Also love to hear more about the onearmy community platform.
I’m not an expert in tents but I’m worried about few things. At first l wonder if you should add some ventilation holes (with net) somewhere high under the roof to prevent moisture and condensation.
Then the rain - I don’t know this fabric but from what I learned where it’s getting touched by anything it’s probably gonna leak - so I’m not sure about these tightening stripes. And maybe there also should be double roof (tropic?)…
I would also make the longer roof and deck to have the entrance protected from sun and rain. And the sun may probably heat the whole interior very much.
I would also suggest bug nets everywhere possible.
By the way - really interesting prototype! 👍 can’t wait to see the progressions.
Looks great! I recommend adding more screws on each board of the deck, otherwise they are going to bow over time. I’ve had it happen… Also recommend using deck screws for outdoor purposes. You could also stain the wood to make sure it’ll last. Love these projects
You might want to look into using poles/ pole wood cut from all the mimosa you’re cutting- this project you could have used large trunks for the deck base, and smaller trunks for the frame of the tent easily! You’ve got so many trees , free building wood ! Also generally for buildings, see pole buildings, pole barns , even woodcraft for camping!
you could develop a use , even help your whole area that wants to cut mimosas! Although it’s better for temporary buildings for fire safety. ( unless you plaster / stucco , or use in wattle and daub techniques)
Other building styles that use the resources available on your land : straw bale building, cob / earth rammed , stone , cordwood buildings, all but the last exceptionally fire safe ! And the last only slightly less so .
keep up the good work guys! Greetings from Greece!
If bugs become a problem, you could make a giant mosquito net that buttons to the inside of the beams, like the canvas is buttoned to the outside.
Love the tent prototype! It reminds me of the temporary tent cities I’ve seen photos of from World War II. One thought: the Velcro may wear out much sooner than a zipper might break (the ‘fuzzy’ side can only take so many ‘rip opens’!) Heavy Duty Zippers are a good solution, durable, and very easy to sew in. Replacing the fuzzy sided velcro will be time consuming.
I totally agree with this. Plus velcro is loud and scratchy. A good #10 TOOTHED zipper will be very durable, and easy to replace, especially since the front of the tent is removable. I've replaced hundreds of zippers on tents - it's important to use a good quality zipper...otherwise your efforts are wasted!
i hated the zippers on the scouts tents. these things always got stuck. prefered little ropes.
Oi kiva nähdä suomalaisia mukana! Eemelin täytyy nyt seuraavaks rakentaa sinne tori.. 👀
Miks just tori?
@@Zimisu._. no sauna sitten
Sauna!
Joo sauna!
@@Zimisu._.jossain sitä pitää tavata!
Eli siis viesti on viittaus yleiseen "Suomi mainittu, torilla tavataan" -heittoon. Usein kommenteissa, kun suami jotenkin liittyy sisältöön.
Very impressive thought and analysis plus the highest craftsmen/womanship!!! Huge success....already!!!
it looks great! product development is a long and painfull process. so often we give up before even trying. i like that you guys go all the way. this tent will not be perfect. but the next one will be better. and this is actually how many great things are designed (for example Zpacks started by a hiker wanting lighter backpack/tent). bugscreen yes, triangulation yes, storm ropes on corners. but i guess you all figured this out already ;) keep going!
Good workmanship all around. Like the tent overall but not sure I would trust the front and rear snaps to be waterproof against wind rain coming from an angle. Also t-nuts in place of standard nuts can simplify things for storage and assembly.
You guys have a very cool mindset, big props from madeira, here in portugal 😊
Keep it up.
For your projects, what is the ratio you try to hit between longevity and reparability?
Easy to repair/replace may also mean having to be repaired/replaced more often, I'm curious what is the sweet spot for your guys to hit while trying not to use too many resources.
Love the energy from Eemeli ^^
i always love the variety of different video like this, good job guys!
gday i am big pete from Australia i used to work in a canvas manufacturing plant a useful tip is IF you get a leak in a seam etc just light a wax candle and rub the hot melted wax on the leak its my idea i hope it will be useful one day ..
I think the quietness of the video captures the mood for the solitude tent, a place to escape like the yoga deck.
Question: When are the chickens coming ?, are you all herbivores, and do you tolerate omnivores? 😂 do you have a plant nursery? Can we meet all the kampers and see a group foto, great video