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I appreciate folks like you because when I was homeless after my wife died, no one offered to help me and my two children. I had given away, and loaned out thousands of dollars to family up to that point, that's the reason I was homeless in the first place, that and paying for a funeral, and i couldn't even get people to pay me back when I was on the street, so I really respect folks like you who help others out of the kindness of your heart, not expecting anything in return.
I slept in my car for weeks in -25c temperatures and nobody would help or give me a place to stay. You find out a lot about loyalty whenever you’re down and out
@@samuelz2214 It was extremely rough my friend, but I'm doing great now, I have a successful & growing, landscaping/construction business, and I am considering another location, but it was a long, long road to get here. However, I did learn a lot of valuable lessons along the way.
@@pennypennebaker8026Why don't you put a few in your back yard and invite the homeless to come live with you? Or why don't you take one down to skid row and see how long it lasts? All you liberals operate in La La Land!
N. Sidor Ya that was pretty fucked up for Obama to start doing that to kids but what else are you gonna do. If you look close nobodies in a cage you fucking moron. They use cyclone fence to section off the areas those kids see their parents everyday they’re only separated short periods of time and then returned to their parents once vetted. Only a compleat moron would want open boarders! Do you lock your doors? Do you have a fence around your house? Why?
N. Sidor You fucking loser piece of shit, Democrats haven’t got a hope in hell, Trump will do a second term! 4 more years! Close to 5 at this point. 🖕😹🖕 USA! USA! USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hey James S It is true that without some kind of insulation this shelter will only raise the temp. about 10 degrees F. I have thought of adding 1/2" foam board as this will bend to the shelter's radius without breaking, but I hesitate because if the foam were to catch on fire the occupant would probably not survive the calamity. I may try foil backed bubble insulation, but his too only reflects heat and is not a good heat retainer. I'm currently working on cheap sources of heat, one being a 4 wick vegetable oil stove. This take air from outside and vents to the outside, and you're able to cook on top. It's all a process James, I'll get it right some day... I was homeless for a spell in my youth. I know what it's like to not eat for 57 hours. A time I will never forget. Give me credit for trying James. Peace.
looked great to me... between a sleeping bag and body heat Im sure it would be just fine... keeping out the wind and rain is what really matters and you got that covered... how about condensation though? do you wake up at 5am to a rain storm or is it vented enough... ?
What if you were to put a layer of the solar shield attic insulation on the outside and then another layer of your plastic panel over that to protect the insulation.
Have you considered using heavy gauge emergency space blankets? You could put on the entire inner interior with a flap at the door for an additional cost of $20-30. This would radiate the body heat within the enclosure.
ShaReyRey That idea has been discussed previously, and arcing 1/2" foil backed foam board on the interior of the roof. I just have yet to try both ideas. Right now the shelter is still sitting in the NW open and doing well after 3 years.
This is actually a wonderful build and shows exactly how affordable small personal shelters can get. Living in an area where we get a lot of snow over the winter, I'd actually venture a guess that once the snow builds up on it (which it'd probably survive) the need for insulation would be very low as the snow itself would act as fairly good insulation (kinda like an igloo).
Hey stefenstrombone, Not long after making this video I painted half the structure with dark green Krylon spray paint that was made for plastic, and it seems to be holding up still after 2.5 years in a NW climate.
Love your design. I'm having a hard time finding the corral stick. The size of larger sheets you use and the price range for under a 100 dollars. Please include a video or ad side notes on your video to make it more of a reality if people wanted to try it . Great job ,keep up the great work.
Absolutely amazing idea, and such a gorgeous person to think of it! You, Paul Elkins, deserve hugs, applause and gold stars and some SERIOUS public funding to help you turn this idea on how to actually HELP others into reality. Thank you for making and sharing this!
It is a good idea, the problem is a large majority of cities have a homeless policy in place stating that they need to be in a authorized/designated homeless shelter and make it illegal to set something like this up. Homeless people in smaller cities/towns are usually harrassed by police either by constant inquiry which usually will lead to fines and usually jail due to not having the ability to obtain a proper state ID. Proper meaning not expired and having other acurate information such as atleas Name and D.O.B at a minimum.
Sorry to hear that Michael. No fun having a guy die just because he couldn't stay warm and dry. As wealthy as this nation is, it doesn't seem right that we can't protect our own from dying in the cold.
Paul, I have looked for light weight panels that reflect the sun and insulate as well. What I created is a panel of polyurethane foam with roofing paint and fabric. The materials consist of 1\2" to 1" R-tex panels (foam panel with foil sides) that are 4 foot by 8 foot. I then use aluminum foil to seal the ends, then lay them down and paint each side with an elastomeric white roof paint that contains titanium oxide (Elastek by name) and while the paint is still wet, lay the fabric on the side and apply another layer of roof paint over it. I do this to both sides and then bend the extra fabric over the ends and apply paint to that. It creates a 4 by 8 sheet of foam that is water proof, reflects the sun and is only 16 pounds per panel. I made a frame out of chain link fence posts and hung the panels with some of the chain link hardware c-clamps on the horizontal rails. The panels are stiff because of the paint and fabric. You cant put your fist through it but can cut windows or door openings with a knife. Also try the adhesive sticky-back VELCRO on the panels to create hinges or sticking panels together. I have used velcro and panels to create triangles (for A-frame tent) or squares that make instant house corners. The Insulation properties are shown on the panels--with paint and fabric I would expect slightly more insulation. It resembles a type of SIMS panel that is sandwiched insulation with a hard painted shell on both sides. Could be bent, cut into any shape and then paint/fabric. I use them for hot tub cover, greenhouse roof and sides in the winter. The panels come apart and/or fold on the hinge to store. A truck load of panels would make a large structure and the weight is minimal. One more thing, try roof paint on ripstop nylon. I use that to cover my dark blue bimini from the hot sun here in arizona. Works on canvas painters drop cloth as well, but not so great on plastic tarps. My panels have been out in the elements for 15 years plus and if they are covered with paint/fabric they wont get wet. They have stood up to 60 mile winds on my fence post frames. I like your ideas with the chloroplast shelter. Try creating a SIMS type panel of foam/fabric/paint with you chloroplast. I should be weather proof and insulated. Have fun. Rancho Laylow
+jeff anderson Hey Jeff. Sounds like what I wanted to do, but never did. If you don't mind I'd love to pick your brain some more on that subject. My Email address is Paulwelkins@yahoo.commmm
Great idea, I thank you for being a compassionate and highly intelligent creative individual. Few people think of the homeless and the fact they need shelters. So many of us are about three pay checks away from homelessness yet few want to face that reality, the fact it could be their mother, brother, sister or THEM out there sleeping in the mud under a park bench in the cold. Thanks for this creation, I know this is an older video. I really hope this invention has taken off!
Very true. My spouse threw a knife at me it stuck in the back of my arm severed my radial nerve. 15 weeks of benifits if l had been fired 36 but l had been crippled. As a male no safety net. I endef up homeless been employed 35 years. I recovered with surgery and a 10 month healing process. When your homeless people look at you different they like to think "it must be his fault...."
@@tryduck6993 Nothing wrong with profiting off bringing value to the world, with products or services that enrich people's lives. In this case, preppers, anyone wanting a really temporary shelter for their land, and the homeless. All good use cases. Society made better. I applaud these humanitarian endeavors.
thaddeus buttmunch True, but it would be good enough for getting away from a potential all night nag session.. Come home after a night with the guys and you can avoid the frying pan treatment and go straight to the doghouse until she has time to simmer down. Lol
I'm a Crusty Old Bachelor-but NO MA'AM was a "Married with Children" Classic. Along with Al's attempt at constructing a Bro's Only Bathroom. "What do they DO with all that Vinegar?? Make SALAD?!"
Coroplast does give minor insulating properties, usually 10 degrees warmer than the outside in cold weather. It does melt, but it's more durable than you say. Yes it can be cut with an knife but it's incredibly tough stuff. It is not the best material, but it continues to withstand rain, snow and sun now for the past 3 years.
I supposed I could sit here and poke half a hundred ways your shelter isn't 100% up to building code or why it doesn't immediately solve homelessness. Or I could just understand that you are one guy with a well intention hobby that isn't doing anyone any harm so why dump all sorts of negativity on him? You're exercising your creativity and not hurting anyone in the process.
it looks to me if you removed the insides...it could be collapsed or slide togeather up to atlest 3 times...making it a much more efficient portable shelter...ive always wanted to try a pop up pop out tear drop bicycle camper..that colapest and slide togeather for towing perpuses...less drag if it is lower to ground.using mybe a reclineable office chair frame in side as the sitting and laying down device. a solor panal and battery may be added. the pop up and out would be similer to a vw camping van.and please excuse my spelling and my grammer i already know both are horrible.
we have that in our city ! it's called jail ! it is illegal to be homeless here ! if caught, heavy fines, jail time ahh...the land of the free ! lake havasu city az.
Paul, I really admire your work. You make these sweet shelters and even boats from coroplast, and you minimalist concepts are so cool! I think your ideas will truly help people in this world. Keep up the good work!
Preppers should take note of this. This idea would be great for a "bug out" shelter to get by with until better shelter could be acquired. It has the advantage of being able to be painted any colors the user wanted, plus, with a little bracing, could be mounted on a small utility or boat trailer. This is purely ingenius, both for it's simplicity and practicality.. Many Kudos to you, Paul !
this is great i would love to see a govt contract to provide 1 million of these units for emergency shelter in Portland Oregon where I live in have seen they are trying to lease a few big wharehouse to use as homeless shelters and these would be a great addition to line up in the wharehouse for privacy and provide a safe location for a person to sleep n keep a few belongings in while out n about working towards a more permanent living situation I would like to get the word out on these because we are going through a homeless housing crisis and this is a great addition to start solving some issues
nice one. could be helpful for people in a lot of situations. should be kickstarted and contracted to govs for temporary refugees situations. way better than nothing.
Even companies that make shelters for homeless people, they dont sell their products or any of the blueprints so people can make it or live without worry. Its very scammish but every now and again someone like Paul Elkins comes along and gives his love out for free. Bless these type of people.
This is a great idea,if you can make it easy to put together,and take apart,then you will have your self a winner.There's so many ways this can be used.People can donate this to the homeless,people will buy it for camping,etc.
Hi Paul, now here's one for you. 14ft. john boat, flat bottom, seats out, reinforced, but still light weight. Thank's for the idea. Mini-Houseboat. Arrrr, gotta watch out for the Pirates though. Camo paint, MRE's, find a cove on the lake, (We have plenty of lakes), Good to go or stay awhile! Excellent!!!!! 10 Gold Stars.. Redd...
This video aged well. Our economy is going to have many people looking for alternative living arrangements. Good idea, it's cheap and serves its purpose . Keep the ideas coming. We need them❤
Amazing Amazing idea. Cities should purchase hundreds from you for the homeless. But then that means you will need a warehouse, and some workers. It will create jobs. For this neat shelter that you have created, is also cool for camping. Great job mate! 👍👍👍 love it!
S.A.M. That is actually a very proactive measure that just makes sense. It abilfies the person helping out with the manufacture of the prefab kits and incentivizes them to earn their own shelter. It's win, win.
Looks like it cold be useful for dogs/cats/rabbits ect. That have to live outside in the winter!! This is super cheap too!! I could probally make some for the animals out at the outdoor shelters!! Great idea!
I think one of the reasons people love this so much is that it brings you back to the McDonalds plastic tube playground days. Everybody remembers those play structures they used to have there and wished they could have something like that at home. Plus it looks like a mini airplane hanger. And its strong, not rickety or flimsy.
Yes, that would be possible. The lengths would be a little different for the the 2 arced sheets, and instead of having the two layer seams in one spot I'd overlap the sheet courses. In the middle you could sandwich one or two 1/2" thick foil backed foam board sheets. They're cheap and will take the bend without breaking. That I think would be the ultimate all climate shelter.
We're going to experiment with "Kerfing" some rigid foam boards to create a curved interior insulation. It will be more labor intensive, but once we get the kerfs down to make it curve, it could be good!
Congrats you invented the tent! Actually pretty cool. Make your vents bigger with a rotating piece that let's you open and close it. Think along the lines of a Weber grill vent
You, sir, are one smart and caring man. You could have just put your homelessness into your past and forgot about it, but, instead, you used that experience to come up with this. And, are still looking to improving it. I hope people everywhere see it and act on making some and donating land to put them on. Thankyou for sharing.
Brilliant! Every city should set up small, gated areas where a number of these could be set up for the homeless, who could have some safety from thieves and seclusion to rest in warmth and safety. Good on you for taking the time to design this!
This is a great idea! I see some people down in the comments harping about the insulation factor. Well, most nylon tents are just paper thin fabric right? And people STILL camp in winter with them. I did have somewhat of an idea about that too, though it may be a bit crazy. What about making the walls double thickness with a good 2.5 or 3 inch gap between them, open on the top. Air is a great insulator, as is snow and water (igloos prove this). You could even put a spigot on there and use the walls for water collection after it rains or snows (gotta filter, boil, or otherwise decontaminate before drinking of course). Just a thought. Keep up the good work man!
Hey Miguel. Iv'e thought of bending 2 layers of 1/2" thick foil backed foam on the inside, then possibly another inside skin using fluted plastic. It would definitely jump the price up, but I can see something like this working. Don't know if the ceiling would hold water though, but on my other 'spare room' shelter I collected water from the arced roof. worked well.
Paul Elkins Well, I wasn't saying that the ROOF would hold water, but the walls.Well, outer walls anyway. The arched roof would aid in runoff. I do like the foil foam idea though. Insulation and possible reflection of heat.
in this world you two types, doers and talkers. congratulations Mr. Elkins you are most definitely a doer. I applaud your contribution to attempting to make the world a better place, with the thoughts of others on your mind while you invent. now the talkers are the one's who sit back and haven't contributed anything towards mankind and have know intentions to. But what they do is sit back and talk about everything the doer has done, 9 times out of 10 it's almost always negative! You didn't do this right or it's not this, it's a dumb idea and so on, never offering anything to make it better. keep up the great work Mr. Elkins.
Thanks so much for your idea ! I've had a rough and tough time lately and have had to be out of work while facing homelessness. . the area I live doesn't have much help in shelters unless your willing to live in almost jail like conditions with allot of not so healthy and sometimes people coughing tuberculosis. .. I stayed just long enough to realize that it would be better to sleep outside on occasion which isn't life threatening due to the fact I live in Florida . Thanks so much !! You have helped me more than you know I will try building something along these lines.. Because it certainly looks better than an expensive tent I couldn't even buy in the first place.
+Chris Douglas Hey Chris. The best shelter is probably my foam board Tipi that's just taped together with duct tape. www.Elkinsdiy.com/plans is where I sell plans for this and other shelters. Coroplast is kinda hard to find, but you can get the foam board at home improvement stores or lumber yards.
+Paul Elkins Thanks so much from Florida ! 👍👍 My brother and I were watching your boating videos Last night and we are big fans !! Thank You for all your great energy and enthusiasm! we will definitely tell our friends about your informative website. Thanks again. .. Back to the drawings 😄🗿
If these could be manufactured on the inexpensive side cities with large populations of homeless could offer these in return for picking up litter on the streets giving shelter on very cold winter nights
This is sooooo needed. I'm in Joshua Tree and will be talking to whoever will listen to provide shelters for homeless Veterans and others in this area. There are so many great minds out there and I know their inventions will be utilized. I will enjoy seeing the rest of your concepts. I salute you...
FABULOUS! I'd love to see some funding for this project, doesn't matter what continent, this is a wonderful idea! These shelters based around a public facilities hub could help so many people.
This is a spectacular idea! 💡 These would be great for any emergency that you could think of....Natural disaster or man-made disasters. I'd love to get the specs online for this If you have a link. 👍👍👍👍
Hey Paul... Great ideas all around. I checked out your site too and enjoyed your creativity mixed with practicality. A possible sugestion for heating might be the old clay pot/tea candle idea... Four tea lights can produce tons of heat in such a small space and they burn for hours. Cheap too!! Since its also very light, would it be difficult to mount on say a few bike wheels to make it portable? Can you do a short vid on how you do your zip tie process? it looks simple but I'm sure you had some experimenting to come up with the best methods. Keep up the great work..
Thanks Ron, I have had 4 candles going for some time and it still did little to warm the structure beyond 10 degrees which is about what it normally heats up to with me inside. This is due to lack of insulation and having the window and rear vent open (not shown). You have to have proper ventilation for air circulation when burning something in this tight of a space, which then limits heat retention. Some day I'll make a plan for this shelter, but for now it sits out in my front field soaking up the UV rays, rain and snow. The torture will continue until the coro cracks. Going on 3 years so far. Not bad. Better then a standard tent anyway.
One little problem here...there's nowhere in America you could put this up without being harassed by either the local police/sheriff's office/Forestry Service/BLM agents. Having lived for over two years on the streets...I assure you or anyone else you will be told to 'disassemble the shelter' or be fined or arrested...or both. Yes, there are areas in the desert Southwest States like Nevada/Arizona/New Mexico where you could set-up your household and be left unmolested. The drawback? You would need to be far from any roads or trails...at least 20 miles from any populated areas! Then the question of eat/drink remains...dictating you need a good mountain-bike or a moped for transit and weapons hidden at your site for protection. (a .22 rifle would be best) The problem then is 'making money' for supplies...which is very difficult. I had to sell plasma 2x a week for 50$ total for income, since employment was impossible without a driver's license and references even for a kitchen job or a car-wash. (this is a rather vicious cycle to 'break free' from)
I really enjoy reading your posts. You are very intelligent, articulate and charming, I was surprised and sorry to hear you were living on the streets for two years. If it weren't for my parents, I'd be homeless, too, come to think of it...
Marie ANTONiETTE Of all the characteristics that would likely be applied to me...I think 'charming' would be dead-last! (even I think I'm repulsive, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I'm forced to be 'me as I am' and I do not care for it at all) Actually, the 'street living' aspects of my completely irrelevant life was closer to four years all together, not including a short stay at a shelter which I could not abide due to being told I must go to a 'chapel' and pray in order to remain a 'resident' and I informed them I would rather die than pray to a worthless 'God' who allows children to suffer torment and death, among other failings such as my own creation. This attitude was not looked on favorably. I then took up residence in a 'run-off' aqueduct under Boulder Hwy. for a year or so...I had made a camouflaged 'nest' area for sleeping and reading that I could hide in a minute or two with picker-bushes. (not exactly how I thought life would turn out for a real 'Beaver Cleaver' as I was as a kid!)
@@gerrynightingale9045 you're kind of thinking is the reason you were homeless for so long..... Be glad that with the grace of God you are still alive...
*You feel 'empowered' enough to write to me on a 3-year old 'Comment' of your personal illusions & delusions?**Was or am I being either 'punished' and/or 'rewarded' by 'God' with my current or former living circumstances?**WHERE WAS 'GOD'S GRACE' IN CREATING 'LIVING THINGS' THAT ARE FORCED TO EAT EACH OTHER IN ORDER TO LIVE?**WHERE WAS 'GOD'S GRACE' FOR SIX-MILLION JEWS BETWEEN1939 AND 1945?* ( *He allows His own 'Chosen People' to be reduced to 'Burnt Offerings unto Him' and you think I should 'embrace' such a monster?* ) *I never take 'advice' from idiots*
YOU NEVER TAKE ADVICE BECAUSE YOU ARE AN IDIOT THINKING GOD DOESN'T CARE.... HE CARES FOR ME EVERYTIME THEN HE DOESN'T CARE FOR YOU!!!! THERE MUST BE SOMETHING WRONG ON YOUR OWN BEHALF WHY DON'T YOU FIND OUT???? OHH WHERE WAS GOD DURING MASSACRE OF JEWS.... ISN'T IT WRITTEN ON SCRIPTURES ITSELF THAT JEWS LEFT THEIR GOD AND THAT'S THE PUNISHMENT THEY ARE GETTING???? EVER FORGOT OF SCRIPTURES WHICH SAYS SO??? HIS WORDS ARE NOT VOID WORDS WHATEVER HE SAYS WILL COME TRUE WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!!! BECAUSE HE IS GOD ALMIGHTY..... JEWS DESERVED THAT WHEN THEY LEFT THEIR GOD TO SERVE OTHER gods..... GOD LOOKS ABOVE ALL AND HE JUDGES ACCORDING TO HIS RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT HE IS NOT ONLY A MERCIFUL GOD BUT ALSO A RIGHT JUDGE....
I did. By adding a small flap on the rear wall about 6" above the floor near where your head lies at night. If you've seen my bicycle camper video you'll notice the bottom of the acrylic dome is cut out for this purpose.
Make a emergency shelter from.a FEMA coffin might be a good idea instead of looking at all things negatively every time. All the plastic has to be done to it is have a reconstruction,etc.
+riley sullivan It looks like you would have to at least silicone caulk the zip tie holes. Maybe there is some particular way he constructed this so that it is waterproof even with the holes from the zip ties?
Very cozy looking. I do not think I have the skills even if I had the plan , to make one..your wife is lucky to have such a smart husband, thanks for the vid..all the best, Maria
Wow man, this is awesome, you definately have got to go and make this more commercial, like you said there is a lot of people in need for such a product that is low in cost and effective. You're just a great human being man keep it up!
That's a bit too small. Especially for winter use there is no room to put a heater. I use a 9 x 8 tent for winter camping and the heater keeps it at 75 F inside with 20 F outside. I put a tarp over the tent which helps contain the heat and it extends over the front for storage and cooking area. Total cost, less than $60.00 for the tent and tarp.
Good points Camper Hollow. I was viewing your videos and enjoyed what you had to offer with your tenting experience. I encourage others to highlight Camper Hollow's name and watch them. Good information.
Paul Elkins I think if you extended your shelter about 4 feet, widened it by 2 feet and raised the height to 48" it would be more usable and on one end a person could set up a small kitchen. When you put the shelf in there and added some things it was actually kind of nice, but too small if a person actually wants to live in it. It's more secure than a tent and that part I like.
Hunter_Frs It's hard to say. Making one by hand takes a while, maybe 5 hours. If I were to set up an assembly line maybe 2 hours. The original is weathered and nearing brittle, seeing it's been outside for almost 3 years now.
I really like this idea! You could seal any leaks with caulking. It looks solid enough to withstand rain, stake it down in high wind. The idea of putting in the bed of a truck is good to. Just many possibilities with Coraplast
Tiny but hommy !!!!! Excellent ! If only this was to be bought for emergency shelters by villages resposibles and guides in mountains, it could save lives for sure.. If despatched ponctually around desolated cold mountainous places ...??!
I appreciate folks like you because when I was homeless after my wife died, no one offered to help me and my two children. I had given away, and loaned out thousands of dollars to family up to that point, that's the reason I was homeless in the first place, that and paying for a funeral, and i couldn't even get people to pay me back when I was on the street, so I really respect folks like you who help others out of the kindness of your heart, not expecting anything in return.
sounds rough dude. hope youre okay now
I know how you feel. I have given to my children and they will not help me in my time of need. My county programs and banks are the same.
I slept in my car for weeks in -25c temperatures and nobody would help or give me a place to stay. You find out a lot about loyalty whenever you’re down and out
@@samuelz2214 It was extremely rough my friend, but I'm doing great now, I have a successful & growing, landscaping/construction business, and I am considering another location, but it was a long, long road to get here. However, I did learn a lot of valuable lessons along the way.
@@patstaysuckafreeboss8006 Absolutely, I couldn't agree more. People really show their true colors at times like that.
Even if this was made of sticks...he is showing us how you can live and survive in a small space...Thank you sir.
When you have nothing... this would be a palace.
@@pennypennebaker8026Why don't you put a few in your back yard and invite the homeless to come live with you? Or why don't you take one down to skid row and see how long it lasts? All you liberals operate in La La Land!
N. Sidor Ya that was pretty fucked up for Obama to start doing that to kids but what else are you gonna do. If you look close nobodies in a cage you fucking moron. They use cyclone fence to section off the areas those kids see their parents everyday they’re only separated short periods of time and then returned to their parents once vetted. Only a compleat moron would want open boarders! Do you lock your doors? Do you have a fence around your house? Why?
N. Sidor You fucking loser piece of shit, Democrats haven’t got a hope in hell, Trump will do a second term! 4 more years! Close to 5 at this point. 🖕😹🖕 USA! USA! USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@thepapajeferesponsechannel861 ugh I'm a trump supporter and you're making us look worse
Hey James S
It is true that without some kind of insulation this shelter will only raise the temp. about 10 degrees F. I have thought of adding 1/2" foam board as this will bend to the shelter's radius without breaking, but I hesitate because if the foam were to catch on fire the occupant would probably not survive the calamity. I may try foil backed bubble insulation, but his too only reflects heat and is not a good heat retainer. I'm currently working on cheap sources of heat, one being a 4 wick vegetable oil stove. This take air from outside and vents to the outside, and you're able to cook on top.
It's all a process James, I'll get it right some day...
I was homeless for a spell in my youth. I know what it's like to not eat for 57 hours. A time I will never forget. Give me credit for trying James. Peace.
looked great to me... between a sleeping bag and body heat Im sure it would be just fine... keeping out the wind and rain is what really matters and you got that covered... how about condensation though? do you wake up at 5am to a rain storm or is it vented enough... ?
What if you were to put a layer of the solar shield attic insulation on the outside and then another layer of your plastic panel over that to protect the insulation.
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That would work. Probably better would be to use 2 layers of arced 1/2" thick foil backed foam board on the ceiling.
Have you considered using heavy gauge emergency space blankets? You could put on the entire inner interior with a flap at the door for an additional cost of $20-30. This would radiate the body heat within the enclosure.
ShaReyRey
That idea has been discussed previously, and arcing 1/2" foil backed foam board on the interior of the roof. I just have yet to try both ideas. Right now the shelter is still sitting in the NW open and doing well after 3 years.
It's good to know some people still think. Thanks!
Sharp design, easy to clean, lets in light, easy to transport. I bet a person in a common sleeping bag could withstand cold weather, just fine.
If you thumbed down this...find a better solution! This guy is right on! This is America, land of wealth and poverty! Good job!
Where even the poor are considerably better off than anywhere else in the world.
@@Valelacerte less watch CNN:):):)
You're an amazing engineer. I'd love to have one of those for an emergency shelter.! Very, very well done!!
Thanks!
We should be building these for our homeless population! Awesome work.
Nope. Shitty idea.
This is actually a wonderful build and shows exactly how affordable small personal shelters can get. Living in an area where we get a lot of snow over the winter, I'd actually venture a guess that once the snow builds up on it (which it'd probably survive) the need for insulation would be very low as the snow itself would act as fairly good insulation (kinda like an igloo).
Hey stefenstrombone,
Not long after making this video I painted half the structure with dark green Krylon spray paint that was made for plastic, and it seems to be holding up still after 2.5 years in a NW climate.
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Love your design. I'm having a hard time finding the corral stick. The size of larger sheets you use and the price range for under a 100 dollars. Please include a video or ad side notes on your video to make it more of a reality if people wanted to try it . Great job ,keep up the great work.
Absolutely amazing idea, and such a gorgeous person to think of it! You, Paul Elkins, deserve hugs, applause and gold stars and some SERIOUS public funding to help you turn this idea on how to actually HELP others into reality.
Thank you for making and sharing this!
It is a good idea, the problem is a large majority of cities have a homeless policy in place stating that they need to be in a authorized/designated homeless shelter and make it illegal to set something like this up. Homeless people in smaller cities/towns are usually harrassed by police either by constant inquiry which usually will lead to fines and usually jail due to not having the ability to obtain a proper state ID. Proper meaning not expired and having other acurate information such as atleas Name and D.O.B at a minimum.
We could use a few of these in Big Bear. We lost one homeless to freezing last winter. We did not even know he was homeless.
Sorry to hear that Michael. No fun having a guy die just because he couldn't stay warm and dry. As wealthy as this nation is, it doesn't seem right that we can't protect our own from dying in the cold.
Paul, I have looked for light weight panels that reflect the sun and insulate as well. What I created is
a panel of polyurethane foam with roofing paint and fabric. The materials consist of 1\2" to 1"
R-tex panels (foam panel with foil sides) that are 4 foot by 8 foot. I then use aluminum foil to seal the
ends, then lay them down and paint each side with an elastomeric white roof paint that contains titanium oxide (Elastek by name) and while the paint is still wet, lay the fabric on the side and apply
another layer of roof paint over it. I do this to both sides and then bend the extra fabric over the ends
and apply paint to that. It creates a 4 by 8 sheet of foam that is water proof, reflects the sun and is
only 16 pounds per panel. I made a frame out of chain link fence posts and hung the panels with
some of the chain link hardware c-clamps on the horizontal rails. The panels are stiff because of the
paint and fabric. You cant put your fist through it but can cut windows or door openings with a knife.
Also try the adhesive sticky-back VELCRO on the panels to create hinges or sticking panels together.
I have used velcro and panels to create triangles (for A-frame tent) or squares that make instant
house corners. The Insulation properties are shown on the panels--with paint and fabric I would
expect slightly more insulation. It resembles a type of SIMS panel that is sandwiched insulation
with a hard painted shell on both sides. Could be bent, cut into any shape and then paint/fabric.
I use them for hot tub cover, greenhouse roof and sides in the winter. The panels come apart and/or
fold on the hinge to store. A truck load of panels would make a large structure and the weight is minimal. One more thing, try roof paint on ripstop nylon. I use that to cover my dark blue bimini
from the hot sun here in arizona. Works on canvas painters drop cloth as well, but not so great
on plastic tarps. My panels have been out in the elements for 15 years plus and if they are covered
with paint/fabric they wont get wet. They have stood up to 60 mile winds on my fence post frames.
I like your ideas with the chloroplast shelter. Try creating a SIMS type panel of foam/fabric/paint
with you chloroplast. I should be weather proof and insulated. Have fun. Rancho Laylow
+jeff anderson Hey Jeff. Sounds like what I wanted to do, but never did. If you don't mind I'd love to pick your brain some more on that subject. My Email address is Paulwelkins@yahoo.commmm
Great idea, I thank you for being a compassionate and highly intelligent creative individual. Few people think of the homeless and the fact they need shelters. So many of us are about three pay checks away from homelessness yet few want to face that reality, the fact it could be their mother, brother, sister or THEM out there sleeping in the mud under a park bench in the cold. Thanks for this creation, I know this is an older video. I really hope this invention has taken off!
+Danielle White hes thinking of it alright...profit.....
Very true. My spouse threw a knife at me it stuck in the back of my arm severed my radial nerve. 15 weeks of benifits if l had been fired 36 but l had been crippled. As a male no safety net. I endef up homeless been employed 35 years. I recovered with surgery and a 10 month healing process. When your homeless people look at you different they like to think "it must be his fault...."
@@graham2631 I wish you the best of luck.
@@tryduck6993 Nothing wrong with profiting off bringing value to the world, with products or services that enrich people's lives. In this case, preppers, anyone wanting a really temporary shelter for their land, and the homeless. All good use cases. Society made better. I applaud these humanitarian endeavors.
Simply brilliant design !!! i can think of at least a dozen applications good on ya mate !!!
An MP3 player and a set of good headphones and you have the perfect doghouse for the henpecked or abused husband.
ROFL :D
I think I'd want a Better Man Cave.
thaddeus buttmunch
True, but it would be good enough for getting away from a potential all night nag session..
Come home after a night with the guys and you can avoid the frying pan treatment and go straight to the doghouse until she has time to simmer down. Lol
I'm a Crusty Old Bachelor-but NO MA'AM was a "Married with Children" Classic. Along with Al's attempt at constructing a Bro's Only Bathroom. "What do they DO with all that Vinegar?? Make SALAD?!"
why are you with a woman who doesnt love you?
Mr Elkins, I love the way you think.
GREAT job.
You're a smart and creative guy. Good job!
Agreed
Coroplast does give minor insulating properties, usually 10 degrees warmer than the outside in cold weather. It does melt, but it's more durable than you say. Yes it can be cut with an knife but it's incredibly tough stuff. It is not the best material, but it continues to withstand rain, snow and sun now for the
past 3 years.
I supposed I could sit here and poke half a hundred ways your shelter isn't 100% up to building code or why it doesn't immediately solve homelessness. Or I could just understand that you are one guy with a well intention hobby that isn't doing anyone any harm so why dump all sorts of negativity on him? You're exercising your creativity and not hurting anyone in the process.
If on wheels, fuck the building code. Still a million other things wrong with it.
You would still be brutally cold. The only difference is the wind.
it looks to me if you removed the insides...it could be collapsed or slide togeather up to atlest 3 times...making it a much more efficient portable shelter...ive always wanted to try a pop up pop out tear drop bicycle camper..that colapest and slide togeather for towing perpuses...less drag if it is lower to ground.using mybe a reclineable office chair frame in side as the sitting and laying down device. a solor panal and battery may be added. the pop up and out would be similer to a vw camping van.and please excuse my spelling and my grammer i already know both are horrible.
Put a small personal heater in the shelter and it'll be set.
Great !!! We are having an increase of 10% per year of Homeless. We should put chain link fences around lots and have Shelter Parks.
we have that in our city ! it's called jail ! it is illegal to be homeless here ! if caught, heavy fines, jail time ahh...the land of the free ! lake havasu city az.
By creating shelter parks you would be incitivising homelessness. Not for all, but for many.
You from California? That sounds like some California style bullshit.
@@TRUMP4PREZ from now on this is my go to
How about we find out why people are becoming homeless and try to prevent it , and try to rebuild homeless people lives
What a wonderful invention, Mr Ellis. Well done.
Yah, for a dog house.
Paul, I really admire your work. You make these sweet shelters and even boats from coroplast, and you minimalist concepts are so cool! I think your ideas will truly help people in this world. Keep up the good work!
Preppers should take note of this. This idea would be great for a "bug out" shelter to get by with until better shelter could be acquired. It has the advantage of being able to be painted any colors the user wanted, plus, with a little bracing, could be mounted on a small utility or boat trailer.
This is purely ingenius, both for it's simplicity and practicality..
Many Kudos to you, Paul !
this is great i would love to see a govt contract to provide 1 million of these units for emergency shelter in Portland Oregon where I live in have seen they are trying to lease a few big wharehouse to use as homeless shelters and these would be a great addition to line up in the wharehouse for privacy and provide a safe location for a person to sleep n keep a few belongings in while out n about working towards a more permanent living situation I would like to get the word out on these because we are going through a homeless housing crisis and this is a great addition to start solving some issues
nice one. could be helpful for people in a lot of situations. should be kickstarted and contracted to govs for temporary refugees situations. way better than nothing.
Even companies that make shelters for homeless people, they dont sell their products or any of the blueprints so people can make it or live without worry. Its very scammish but every now and again someone like Paul Elkins comes along and gives his love out for free. Bless these type of people.
This is a great idea,if you can make it easy to put together,and take apart,then you will have your self a winner.There's so many ways this can be used.People can donate this to the homeless,people will buy it for camping,etc.
After seeing the tiny house craze ... I could see Portland hipsters setting these up as permanent dwellings...
Hi Paul, now here's one for you. 14ft. john boat, flat bottom, seats out, reinforced, but still light weight. Thank's for the idea. Mini-Houseboat. Arrrr, gotta watch out for the Pirates though. Camo paint, MRE's, find a cove on the lake, (We have plenty of lakes), Good to go or stay awhile! Excellent!!!!! 10 Gold Stars.. Redd...
This video aged well. Our economy is going to have many people looking for alternative living arrangements. Good idea, it's cheap and serves its purpose . Keep the ideas coming. We need them❤
At least you are helping your fellowman. I find that to be a gracious addition to the world. Thank you.
Amazing Amazing idea. Cities should purchase hundreds from you for the homeless. But then that means you will need a warehouse, and some workers. It will create jobs. For this neat shelter that you have created, is also cool for camping. Great job mate! 👍👍👍 love it!
That's awesome.
"Homeless? Get employment building shelters for the homeless!"
S.A.M. That is actually a very proactive measure that just makes sense. It abilfies the person helping out with the manufacture of the prefab kits and incentivizes them to earn their own shelter. It's win, win.
Looks like it cold be useful for dogs/cats/rabbits ect. That have to live outside in the winter!! This is super cheap too!! I could probally make some for the animals out at the outdoor shelters!! Great idea!
Indeed, this would make a good shelter for dogs. A smaller version can also be made eliminating one roof sheet.
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I think one of the reasons people love this so much is that it brings you back to the McDonalds plastic tube playground days. Everybody remembers those play structures they used to have there and wished they could have something like that at home. Plus it looks like a mini airplane hanger. And its strong, not rickety or flimsy.
Thank you for working on these ideas, would be such a blessing if people would build these for the homeless.
The coroplast is 4mm thick, but you could use 6mm for a tougher skin.
Could you double the current material? Or is there a reason it wouldn't work?
Yes, that would be possible. The lengths would be a little different for the the 2 arced sheets, and instead of having the two layer seams in one spot I'd overlap the sheet courses. In the middle you could sandwich one or two 1/2" thick foil backed foam board sheets. They're cheap and will take the bend without breaking. That I think would be the ultimate all climate shelter.
what is it called ? still can't find anything like coroplast at Loweees or Homey D's. Any alternative , affordable sheets are non-existent !
We're going to experiment with "Kerfing" some rigid foam boards to create a curved interior insulation. It will be more labor intensive, but once we get the kerfs down to make it curve, it could be good!
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Congrats you invented the tent! Actually pretty cool. Make your vents bigger with a rotating piece that let's you open and close it. Think along the lines of a Weber grill vent
I later cut a 10" square flap on the rear wall. It vents much better.
if a tent was on steroids and actually wasnt useless against the elements outside
You, sir, are one smart and caring man. You could have just put your homelessness into your past and forgot about it, but, instead, you used that experience to come up with this. And, are still looking to improving it. I hope people everywhere see it and act on making some and donating land to put them on. Thankyou for sharing.
Brilliant! Every city should set up small, gated areas where a number of these could be set up for the homeless, who could have some safety from thieves and seclusion to rest in warmth and safety. Good on you for taking the time to design this!
What a wicked idea .. very slick!
This is a great idea! I see some people down in the comments harping about the insulation factor. Well, most nylon tents are just paper thin fabric right? And people STILL camp in winter with them.
I did have somewhat of an idea about that too, though it may be a bit crazy.
What about making the walls double thickness with a good 2.5 or 3 inch gap between them, open on the top. Air is a great insulator, as is snow and water (igloos prove this). You could even put a spigot on there and use the walls for water collection after it rains or snows (gotta filter, boil, or otherwise decontaminate before drinking of course).
Just a thought. Keep up the good work man!
Hey Miguel. Iv'e thought of bending 2 layers of 1/2" thick foil backed foam on the inside, then possibly another inside skin using fluted plastic. It would definitely jump the price up, but I can see something like this working. Don't know if the ceiling would hold water though, but on my other 'spare room' shelter I collected water from the arced roof. worked well.
Paul Elkins Well, I wasn't saying that the ROOF would hold water, but the walls.Well, outer walls anyway. The arched roof would aid in runoff. I do like the foil foam idea though. Insulation and possible reflection of heat.
I think it's beautiful paul! This would be a perfect solution to
So much suffering among the homeless. Great work .
I really appreciate your concern for the homeless. Thank you, and may the Lord bless you.
Thanks Team Lenin. I would if I had vacation time at work. That won't be till JUNE!
wow, nice idea! I just finished your documentary I stumbled upon on youtube. I really enjoyed seeing someone so passionate and creative.
Grant Hagerman
Thumbs up for "temporary obsessions", lol, Been thru a few of those.
in this world you two types, doers and talkers. congratulations Mr. Elkins you are most definitely a doer. I applaud your contribution to attempting to make the world a better place, with the thoughts of others on your mind while you invent. now the talkers are the one's who sit back and haven't contributed anything towards mankind and have know intentions to. But what they do is sit back and talk about everything the doer has done, 9 times out of 10 it's almost always negative! You didn't do this right or it's not this, it's a dumb idea and so on, never offering anything to make it better. keep up the great work Mr. Elkins.
Brilliant. Thank you Paul for this. I hope many people start helping homeless people with tiny houses.
Thanks so much for your idea !
I've had a rough and tough time lately and have had to
be out of work while facing homelessness. . the area I live doesn't have much help in shelters unless your willing to live in almost jail like conditions with allot of not so healthy and sometimes people coughing tuberculosis. .. I stayed just long enough to realize that it would be better to sleep outside on occasion which isn't life threatening due to the fact I live in Florida .
Thanks so much !! You have helped me more than you know I will try building something along these lines.. Because it certainly looks better than an expensive tent I couldn't even buy in the first place.
+Chris Douglas Hey Chris. The best shelter is probably my foam board Tipi that's just taped together with duct tape. www.Elkinsdiy.com/plans is where I sell plans for this and other shelters. Coroplast is kinda hard to find, but you can get the foam board at home improvement stores or lumber yards.
+Paul Elkins Thanks so much from Florida ! 👍👍
My brother and I were watching your boating videos
Last night and we are big fans !! Thank You for all your great energy and enthusiasm! we will definitely tell our friends about your informative website.
Thanks again. .. Back to the drawings 😄🗿
Coroplast is brittle when freezing outside.. .besides that, a great shelter!
chris i sure hope paul elkins ideas have helped as much as they have helped me. good luck!
If these could be manufactured on the inexpensive side cities with large populations of homeless could offer these in return for picking up litter on the streets giving shelter on very cold winter nights
I don't know why the Government isn't bank rolling the production of your idea. It's fantastic. It will save lives.
This is sooooo needed. I'm in Joshua Tree and will be talking to whoever will listen to provide shelters for homeless Veterans and others in this area. There are so many great minds out there and I know their inventions will be utilized. I will enjoy seeing the rest of your concepts. I salute you...
awesome job
For heat a very simple terracotta tea oil lamp heater no bolt in top and sandwhich buble foil between 1 layer of coro.
FABULOUS! I'd love to see some funding for this project, doesn't matter what continent, this is a wonderful idea! These shelters based around a public facilities hub could help so many people.
The price is amazing. love the lock you added as well. The whole design is a wonderful idea.
What A Wonderful Mind You Have
This is a spectacular idea! 💡
These would be great for any emergency that you could think of....Natural disaster or man-made disasters.
I'd love to get the specs online for this If you have a link.
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I love the innovation and the engineering behind your shelters ...love the bike trailer you made as well.
Brilliant work, Sir. Well thought out and constructed.
put it on wheels and use it as a camper for your bicycle
I have. ua-cam.com/video/0BJxTfSqiZ4/v-deo.html
Hey Paul... Great ideas all around. I checked out your site too and enjoyed your creativity mixed with practicality. A possible sugestion for heating might be the old clay pot/tea candle idea... Four tea lights can produce tons of heat in such a small space and they burn for hours. Cheap too!! Since its also very light, would it be difficult to mount on say a few bike wheels to make it portable? Can you do a short vid on how you do your zip tie process? it looks simple but I'm sure you had some experimenting to come up with the best methods.
Keep up the great work..
Thanks Ron,
I have had 4 candles going for some time and it still did little to warm the structure beyond 10 degrees which is about what it normally heats up to with me inside. This is due to lack of insulation and having the window and rear vent open (not shown). You have to have proper ventilation for air circulation when burning something in this tight of a space, which then limits heat retention.
Some day I'll make a plan for this shelter, but for now it sits out in my front field soaking up the UV rays, rain and snow. The torture will continue until the coro cracks. Going on 3 years so far. Not bad. Better then a standard tent anyway.
iv been wanting something of that idea of a small shelter for a long time ....its a smart build love it
Making these for the local community would be a great youth project. Learn some skills and pay them forward. Wonderful Video
Looks like a Thunderbird 2 module
Very cool!!!!!
Jii
Excellent job Paul! I will be looking at your other creative ventures. We really need solutions like this!
Genius Paul. You are on the track to an idea that could be practical and viable
a small electric heater mounted to the back wall would come in handy with a generator
You truly inspire me I've been trying to built mini shelters all my life I'm now 17 you have helped with so much ! Thank you ! Any tips ?
Thanks Ryan. Just keep trying to improve on your designs. That's what I try to do.
The way the door windows opens is really creative.
God bless you for thinking of the homeless and helping inspire solutions for this problem that is sadly an issue everywhere!
One little problem here...there's nowhere in America you could put this up without being harassed by either the local police/sheriff's office/Forestry Service/BLM agents.
Having lived for over two years on the streets...I assure you or anyone else you will be told to 'disassemble the shelter' or be fined or arrested...or both.
Yes, there are areas in the desert Southwest States like Nevada/Arizona/New Mexico where you could set-up your household and be left unmolested.
The drawback? You would need to be far from any roads or trails...at least 20 miles from any populated areas!
Then the question of eat/drink remains...dictating you need a good mountain-bike or a moped for transit and weapons hidden at your site for protection. (a .22 rifle would be best) The problem then is 'making money' for supplies...which is very difficult. I had to sell plasma 2x a week for 50$ total for income, since employment was impossible without a driver's license and references even for a kitchen job or a car-wash.
(this is a rather vicious cycle to 'break free' from)
I really enjoy reading your posts. You are very intelligent, articulate and charming, I was surprised and sorry to hear you were living on the streets for two years. If it weren't for my parents, I'd be homeless, too, come to think of it...
Marie ANTONiETTE Of all the characteristics that would likely be applied to me...I think 'charming' would be dead-last! (even I think I'm repulsive, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I'm forced to be 'me as I am' and I do not care for it at all)
Actually, the 'street living' aspects of my completely irrelevant life was closer to four years all together, not including a short stay at a shelter which I could not abide due to being told I must go to a 'chapel' and pray in order to remain a 'resident' and I informed them I would rather die than pray to a worthless 'God' who allows children to suffer torment and death, among other failings such as my own creation.
This attitude was not looked on favorably. I then took up residence in a 'run-off' aqueduct under Boulder Hwy. for a year or so...I had made a camouflaged 'nest' area for sleeping and reading that I could hide in a minute or two with picker-bushes.
(not exactly how I thought life would turn out for a real 'Beaver Cleaver' as I was as a kid!)
@@gerrynightingale9045 you're kind of thinking is the reason you were homeless for so long..... Be glad that with the grace of God you are still alive...
*You feel 'empowered' enough to write to me on a 3-year old 'Comment' of your personal illusions & delusions?**Was or am I being either 'punished' and/or 'rewarded' by 'God' with my current or former living circumstances?**WHERE WAS 'GOD'S GRACE' IN CREATING 'LIVING THINGS' THAT ARE FORCED TO EAT EACH OTHER IN ORDER TO LIVE?**WHERE WAS 'GOD'S GRACE' FOR SIX-MILLION JEWS BETWEEN1939 AND 1945?* ( *He allows His own 'Chosen People' to be reduced to 'Burnt Offerings unto Him' and you think I should 'embrace' such a monster?* ) *I never take 'advice' from idiots*
YOU NEVER TAKE ADVICE BECAUSE YOU ARE AN IDIOT THINKING GOD DOESN'T CARE.... HE CARES FOR ME EVERYTIME THEN HE DOESN'T CARE FOR YOU!!!! THERE MUST BE SOMETHING WRONG ON YOUR OWN BEHALF WHY DON'T YOU FIND OUT???? OHH WHERE WAS GOD DURING MASSACRE OF JEWS.... ISN'T IT WRITTEN ON SCRIPTURES ITSELF THAT JEWS LEFT THEIR GOD AND THAT'S THE PUNISHMENT THEY ARE GETTING???? EVER FORGOT OF SCRIPTURES WHICH SAYS SO??? HIS WORDS ARE NOT VOID WORDS WHATEVER HE SAYS WILL COME TRUE WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!!! BECAUSE HE IS GOD ALMIGHTY..... JEWS DESERVED THAT WHEN THEY LEFT THEIR GOD TO SERVE OTHER gods..... GOD LOOKS ABOVE ALL AND HE JUDGES ACCORDING TO HIS RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT HE IS NOT ONLY A MERCIFUL GOD BUT ALSO A RIGHT JUDGE....
Yes that was 4mm thick coro.
Where can I purchase the 4mm choro?
Percy Miller homedepot
I did. By adding a small flap on the rear wall about 6" above the floor near where your head lies at night. If you've seen my bicycle camper video you'll notice the bottom of the acrylic dome is cut out for this purpose.
This is wonderful you are a blessing to people who are going through hard times ❤️
You could make it out of a FEMA Coffin, same dimensions.
Make a emergency shelter from.a FEMA coffin might be a good idea instead of looking at all things negatively every time. All the plastic has to be done to it is have a reconstruction,etc.
Hey how is it water proof if there's all those holes from the zip ties?
+riley sullivan It looks like you would have to at least silicone caulk the zip tie holes. Maybe there is some particular way he constructed this so that it is waterproof even with the holes from the zip ties?
Ya know, for a homeless person, this idea is paradise. Beautiful idea. I hope FEMA adopts it!!!
Hmmmm....whatever...
Paul, I think that is awesome! And one could always adapt it to each person's need or wants. Very cool !✌from Utah.
Where's the gun turret?
Little question from the uk 🇬🇧. What is the floor made of & did you score and fold it?
He often uses coroplast (fluted plastic) for many of his projects.
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Very cozy looking. I do not think I have the skills even if I had the plan , to make one..your wife is lucky to have such a smart husband, thanks for the vid..all the best, Maria
I love the tie fasteners and the beauty of the whole unit. Thanks
Hey Homeboy Chris,
Gary Martinez of Pueblo Colorado makes homeless outhouses using a unique waste disposal system. Check it out on Utube.
u gotta link for Gary Martinez of Pueblo Colorado?
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,,,May I order one with a HOT TUB ,please..??
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Wow man, this is awesome, you definately have got to go and make this more commercial, like you said there is a lot of people in need for such a product that is low in cost and effective. You're just a great human being man keep it up!
Dam I want one. I could use it for when I go fishing just to camp out over night. And all the ideas you guys came up with would be effing perfect.
That's a bit too small. Especially for winter use there is no room to put a heater. I use a 9 x 8 tent for winter camping and the heater keeps it at 75 F inside with 20 F outside. I put a tarp over the tent which helps contain the heat and it extends over the front for storage and cooking area. Total cost, less than $60.00 for the tent and tarp.
Good points Camper Hollow. I was viewing your videos and enjoyed what you had to offer with your tenting experience. I encourage others to highlight Camper Hollow's name and watch them. Good information.
Paul Elkins I think if you extended your shelter about 4 feet, widened it by 2 feet and raised the height to 48" it would be more usable and on one end a person could set up a small kitchen. When you put the shelf in there and added some things it was actually kind of nice, but too small if a person actually wants to live in it. It's more secure than a tent and that part I like.
Could you please tell me where to buy the tent and tarp ?
ra777wow You can use any tent and tarp, just get one that you like. The one I use I got from Walmart, it's an Ozark Trail backpacking tent.
I've checked out the Walmart tents, and if they hold up a season or two they can't be beat for cost, weight and portability.
Now just put it underground, and you'll have a REAL emergency shelter.
Looks like a cute little sturdy mailbox. Nice!
What a great idea that could help so many people I hope it catches on
Sort of a dog house for people
Hey Brockpierce1984,
This is just a prototype and I've yet to make official plans for it. Some day...
if you where going to sell it, how much would you price it at? Because I would buy it in a heart beat!
Hunter_Frs
It's hard to say. Making one by hand takes a while, maybe 5 hours. If I were to set up an assembly line maybe 2 hours. The original is weathered and nearing brittle, seeing it's been outside for almost 3 years now.
I really like this idea! You could seal any leaks with caulking. It looks solid enough to withstand rain, stake it down in high wind. The idea of putting in the bed of a truck is good to. Just many possibilities with Coraplast
I would think a great application for this would be for the back of a truck. Could make an instant camper or great pet carrier.
***** yea, I could see that. I would say "water resistant' instead...
i would seriously buy one from you , i think that is an amazing idea and it seems like it is super portable ! i love it
I think these are a great idea for people who are homeless and need shelter. I hope this product gets distributed to people in need.
If i was homeless i wouldn't complain about it
Yes, but where would you put it?
Either in the woods, sanctioned encampment or a church parking lot, with the pastor, priest, minister etc. permission of course.
just buy a tent ! holy shit !
very cool idea--smart-efficient--enough for someone to get out of the weather to live safely and calmly@ love it a lot@
Tiny but hommy !!!!!
Excellent !
If only this was to be bought for emergency shelters by villages resposibles and guides in mountains, it could save lives for sure.. If despatched ponctually around desolated cold mountainous places ...??!