Is Off-Grid Living REALLY worth it?? Honestly?? YOUR TOPIC - MY TAKE
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2023
- In this video I answer the age old question - Is Off Grid Living REALLY worth it like they say? Tune in....my answer may surprise you!
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Chuck Porter - Everything Outdoors
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20+ years off grid in just a small hand built cabin with a small solar power system but I have all the modern conveniences. Living off grid doesn't mean you have to cook in the woods or cut firewood or hunt for food. Those are personal choices not requirements for off grid living.
I ran a local pest control company for years and now write books and design cabins for off gridders and make off grid adventure videos in my retirement.
Having no house payments, no utility bills and the freedom to do what I want when I want is what off grid living has allowed me to do!
Your situation sounds fantastic my friend and gives others incredible hope that they too can enjoy their lives to the fullest while living such a free lifestyle
Not gonna lie, I choked up to that story as well. Too many people go through life never achieving true happiness. I hope I'm not one of them.
Thanks for leaving that emotional part in there. Cheers, Chuck. You're a good man, don't let anyone tell you any different.
Ditto.
Tks Jim. I intend to be honest and leave any ego behind. My days of trying to be a hero are long behind me lol. I’d rather be real. I think the world needs more of that. Appreciate your kind words sir.
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors here's to being real, buddy.
Ditto !
The misses and i lived for 21 years off grid, it was the best time of our retirement, but all good things come to a end that we can't controll, the wife came down with parkinsons and we had to move back in town. Enjoy it Chuck,it's a great life.
Thanks Scott. And I’m sure your transition was expected as well. Similarly we expect to have to do the same some day. Which is why we are cherishing today, exactly as you said my friend
We just got approved by the bank to buy our off grid family camp. We will be selling our home and living there. We won't have quite the privacy you do but the others only come now and again and we will be 3 miles from a main road. People question our decision all the time but I always say, We're not getting any younger, this is the time to do it and it's what we truly want and we're so happy that it's happening even tho our challenges will be different. I'm also REALLY excited about making a new bigger garden than what I have here. I really feel for that man you were talking about.
I know you guys will absolutely love the experience Sally. Like any move, there wil be days you may question your move, but then the next day will give you such an incredible sense of satisfaction that the bad days will fade quickly. I’m excited for you guys. Congratulations
You are living the dream which has always been my dream. I grew up in the outdoors & every day was an adventure. I love hard work & although I am 70 now, I am as active as I can be. Unfortunately, time wears us all down. Life is fleeting. Enjoy every moment like it were your last.
Great words my friend.
Absolutely Chuck... "when you're content, you're happy"...👍
100% my friend
Ralph always wanted a cabin and once we retired had the time to do. And I also love it too now...Great video Chuck
Very touching Chuck. Everyone deserves to be happy and fill their bucket list. I hear you with the dogs…. Lol. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Thanks sir. And btw, I think the dogs sometimes associate the word “nap” with “let’s go!” Lol
Today would’ve been my sons 30th birthday,,,, he’s celebrating it in heaven,,, you are a good man, thank you for sharing 😊✌️
Happy heavenly birthday to your son. It’s nice of you to remember him in this comment. I’m sure he meant the whole world to you. ❤️
I’ve got a good 10 years on you and the wife and I are considering moving to our off grid cabin at the lake and selling our rural home. We updated the solar last year we’re insulating the floors this year and likely drilling a well. A small addition the following summer and we are ready to full time it. I don’t want to be like your friend and wait till it’s too late. Great video keep them coming.
Awesome Kevin. You are making the right move I’m sure. I’m excited just hearing about it
I choked up several times watching this. Living in a quiet cabin off grid has been my dream too, I'm still trying to get there but I'm a bit lost and not sure how or where to start. I used to live off grid in Northern Ontario, maybe one day I will again. You've done a great job of evoking emotion with your videos Chuck, thank you always for your sincere stories and opinions.
I’m glad you tune in leana. Off grid living is a perfect fit for me life and I simply love every day. The peace and solitude, the freedom, and the challenges. If it’s meant to be, then you will once again live in this realm. ❤️
A great chat that was.
The gentleman needs to look back and appreciate what he has accomplished in his life this far, I am sure he has many.
He has had a fantastic life. I reminded him of that. Plus, his generosity towards others has inspired all those around to do the same. Well respected man
I share the same dream as you Chuck and watching you live yours is a inspiration. Like you I will wait until my kids are out on their own.
Thanks for sharing Chuck.I lost my mother a week ago & it made me realize how short life is so we do have to do what makes us happy no matter if it is a small dream or a big one.The story at the end of the video was proof of that. Take care enjoyed the video. 🙂🇨🇦❤👍🙏
Thanks Pat and our sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope your mind heals quickly as you cherish the good memories
Yes, I keep saying my dream is to do exactly that one day and I hope I'm never that old guy sipping tea saying; it's always been my dream and now it's too late. I'm always hopeful things work out one day, watching for that opportunity to jump right in and just do it. Thanks for always being an inspiration.
Wonderful Darren. Hope it all works out for you my friend
Greetings Chuck. Really enjoyed this clip. Your chosen lifestyle not only provides and sustains you, but also gives you a deeper respect and connection to the environment around you. More aware of the natural way. Not all are so lucky.
Be well. Happy trails.
Tks Bob. I do feel connected and extremely grateful to have been instilled with the love of nature
Excellent content. You made the right choices early on in your life and it paid off. I wasn't so fortunate with jobs going away by down sizing and poor management. I'm in my 70's now so I enjoy watching UA-cam channels like yours. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Walt. Appreciate and happy that you tune in.
Yes, know what you mean Chuck. Yesterday my daughter, husband and grandchild we up for a visit. My said look Dad 2 Trumpeter Swan's flew over. In the fall sometimes see Bald Eagles. Enjoy your life/ day.
Love to see nature in all of its glory and bloom. Makes everything just feel alive.
Living the dream Chuck buddy and the dogs wasn’t going to let ya sleep just like youngsters 🤣. Awesome video
No sir. They mistook my nap time for play time apparently lol. Every. Single. Day.
Right on Chuck living your dream with no regrets, but i couldn't help but laugh when you was goin to take a nap and the dogs were like no way man get up lets go lol
I guess they felt like they just had to listen to me talk for 15 minutes so get up and move now lol. Just like kids, they keep you moving, albeit not always when you want to!! Lol
Great segment. Living off grid is a great privilege. Looking forward to doing that myself. Getting real close. Thanks for sharing.
I say it again and again!!!!! every Video buddy is a delight!!!! Hope everything you reach for!!!! You will aways get…..take care Chuck!!!!
Tks bud. Appreciate you taking the time to comment my friend
God bless you Chuck 🙏!! Me and my wife moved to a county in Northern Wisconsin that doesn't have any traffic lites and we love it we call it the Red shed home sted.
Great name John and sounds like an amazing spot.
Thanks for the new video. Your opinions and comments are very much appreciated and gives a perspective that will certainly help others who have similar ideas "bouncing around in their heads" . Just letting you know that your videos are a great source of information and your perspective and story sharing has been a great help as we travel along life's path.. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Tks rod. Appreciate your kind words. And I’m happy you tune in.
Luvz u brother. Of grid I would certainly do it. My wife and I now and then go of in da woods. We have a boil up. .. Lost my job ..deal with anxiety...hard times with almost everything in society. But get this ...when I'm out there in d's woods my mental health is rejuvenated. I feel whole. Myself I'm a Newfoundlander but lives in Ontario. ..like you say it's not for everyone but if you like simple life(with some work) ...rewards pay for them self... keep those video rolling thank you for keeping me grounded
Bring out in the woods just naturally levels everything out. And I’m sure glad you tune in. Reach out anytime. 👍
You have a fantastic attitude Chuck . Happy for you !!!!
Just bought 5 acres in Missouri. I’m making my dreams come true too.
That Awsome James. Very very exciting. I love to hear it.
Hey Chuck, I was just listening to signal on "you know where radio" and Arthur O' on there telling his story and then I heard someone I know though the tube call in for chat. Wish him the best!
Another great vid bud, lots in common I guess and I see why, bad news, and I've had my share, makes one live to the fullest!! That's what life is, one's own dream, you have to have one to enjoy your family, incl'd your dog and everything else that's out there; take care bud and atb!
Thanks bud. It does give you a new appreciation for life. Turns a new page and a fresh start. I enjoy every day as much as I can and I have never been so happy 👍
I love your talks Chuck. Enjoy life to the fullest 😊
Tks buddy. And you as well. My friend
Oh my chuck what a touching video thanks for your honesty that rabbit made me hungry I love rabbit Calvin said he would love to live like that he loves in the woods take care until the next one
Enjoyed your video.I think a simple life is the most rewarding.🎉🎉🎉
I think I need to come up and go snowmobiling next year.....keep those trails clean and open.
My plan is to have my wood path very comfortable and I’ll also use that run to access others areas much easier. Tks for tuning in bud.
Chuck.I can really relate to your video.Hope you had a great nap as I have had many in the woods!Cheers and all the best.
I'm retiring and building a small house off grid in about 2-3 years back on the island. Thanks for your truthful opinion! I'll be on the shore, not in the woods but much of what you said still apply. instead of rabbit i'll have cod. haha
Haha. That’s a good trade off in my opinion 👍
Great talk Chuck!
All inspiring!😊
Fullfilling dreams with hard work!
I'm sure you can sing too....lies
Hahahahaa. Nope!!! That’s your part!!
Great video again Chuck. The ending would bring a tear to a glass eye. Keep up the good work. Cheers
Tks Andrew
Love the video Chuck. My family has a camp along the Cedar River Flow in Indian Lake NY. Its off grid and for hunting and sledding mostly. We've had some illness in the family among other things and last year we rented it to a nice fellow from Vermont. We got our hunting in closer to town. Your video made me miss the simplicity of camp and even though its just weekends at the moment I'm going to get back to it more often. You've struck a cord with a lot of us as I'm sure you can tell from the comments. Best to you and I hope you don't find your way back to town until your a very old man!!
Absolutely my friend. There’s definitely a certain spirit to it. I glad you are Stil attending the place whenever you can. Very inspiring
Great video, really enjoyed your story of the conversation with the older gentleman. Too true...
Yes, you are blessed my man. Life is good. Let's enjoy every day. Someday it will be our last. God bless.
Living in heaven, that's for sure. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Great video and will said. Life is short and you have to get out there and enjoy it.
Great lesson in there Chuck. It’s sad to look back and have regrets on the things you were unable to do because of life’s circumstances.
Good talk Chuck. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video. Great ending about living your dream before its to late
Thanks for your honest review Chuck
Hey Chuck! Ken here. I gotta say, mentally I’m prepared to be a mountain man. Full beard and all. .. as long as I can have a shower every day. Lol. Here in Nova Scotia I really don’t think there is anywhere left that a person can go that you can’t hear traffic on the roads. Or quads or something motorized. I think I would have to be dragged out by force to leave a spot like you have. I wouldn’t have much trouble leave civilization, there’s only a handful of people I can stand to be around anyway. Lol. Bottled rabbit, moose, deer,,,, any kind of bottled meat is way gooder than any other way.
Haha. I’m sure uncle can relate as he is only 7-8 mins from me. As for the beard, I couldn’t grow one if I wanted to lol. I tell people I shave every couple of weeks so I don’t forget how to do it!! Ha!
Yes sir if u can do it you have too you never know when it's too late
God bless you my friend. You have a great life .
Great job I hope to be in a position to do that in a few years
Great Video! Thanks!
Love these videos, really insightful and a big motivator.
Outstanding video once again, nice to see you complete a year out there and I'm wishing you many more in the future.
Enjoyed it, thanks.
Great perspective, enjoy it all while you can!
Awesome video well said chuck !!
Awesome video. So well said. Thanks for sharing.
Great video chuck ! Congratulations to you and your lifestyle that you choose!!
Fantastic video you hit it on the head
Livin the dream !!! Great video !!
Great Video Chuck , It sure makes a person think about what's important in life.
Awesome video Chuck.
Great video. And in my opinion you are living the life
Thanks sir.
Excellent video 👍
Wonderful story,enjoy every minute as life is short so live the dash. Thank you for posting ,enjoy your videos so much.
Nicely done, Chuck. Another great video!! Thank you!!
Chuck this hits close to home with me as I have always wanted to live in a cabin in the woods, but my wife has health issues so I have to take care of her first. So I live vicariously thru you and many others on youtube. Thanks for the awesome content, and keepin it real chuck.
You’re welcome Brad. Im glad you are tuning in buddy.
Nice video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for continuing to make the quality grills and cups etc. The most versatile I’ve ever used ❤️
Right on Chuck! One year down and hopefully many more ahead of ya livin the dream out there! Having only the sounds and sights that nature provides is the absolute best. Your ending brought me back to summers I spent working in the remote boreal forests of northern Ontario and the times I decided to kick up my feet and have an afternoon snooze in the soft moss of the forest floor.
It’s the best naps for sure. Especially when that far back in the woods. Minus the dogs of course lol
Thanks for the video Chuck
It's a dream of mine and for the moment I can't afford that dream but your videos can really do some good please don't stop making them 😃
Have a great day
Tks Sebastian 👍
Hey Chuck, I just gotta say, really great video man
Thanks buddy. I’m sure you can appreciate being such an avid outdoorsman.
Great video buddy
like Jim Everden said....great video ... :)
Great video Chuck. The story at the end really hit home with me. I wish I was able to stay my journey at least 10 years earlier. Back and knee injuries over the years working as a paramedic has made it tough but I still enjoy working at our off grid cabin. It keeps me more active. Even with the added copays for the doctor lol.
Awesome Andy. Any time spent at the cabin is more than time worthy
Thank you Sir.
You’re welcome Sam. Tks for tuning in bud
This is an awesome video buddy and so true !
Tks Robert. It really is a great life.
That was a great video chuck
Awesome!
Beautiful story at the end. Choked me up a bit. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us Chuck!
11:49 - right on to you too and thanks for the shout out😂😂😂
Haha. That was for you!! Lol
Just AWESOME.
I heard ya sing…..😱 Lol. Just kidding!! I resonated with everything you said and I too was touched by your friends words!! Puts thing into perspective don’t it? I needed to watch this today. Thank you for sharing Chuck.
No problem my friend. You guys will soon be in the same situation and feel the exact same feelings that we do ❤️👍
Great talk Chuck, have you retired yet and is your wife still working? I have come to the realization I am your friend, I am content to get out in the bush as much as I can yet have the comfort of living in a suburb with my wife that would not be happy living off grid. We have been together for 46 years but we have different interests and I am ok with that and she is as well. Keep doing what you do.
Not retired yet although I am considering it. I just turned 50 and have 31 years in with the province. I also still have a couple more irons in the fire as well. See how it goes. It’s a great feeling knowing that I can for sure
@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors Your a still a young man Chuck. I have been through 2 shut downs and a somewhat forced retirement, all worked out in my favor in the end. When it's time to retire as long as you make the decision it works out. I had a stroke it 2009, not my decision and that was hard to deal with. From a previous video you also had a health scare and I imagine it took time to come with terms with that. Keep on trucking Chuck.
Dear Mr. Porter, I have been dreaming of this lifestyle for quite some time I truly enjoy your videos. How did you convince your wife to off grid and What does she think of being off grid
She is completely used to the area and would go to the cabin by herself sometimes if I couldn’t make it. I knew then that she loved it as much as I and could handle it completely. It didn’t take much convincing, just a mutual choice more so than an individual one.
Nice way to use that grill, smack a big ol piece of meat on top there, deadly! That bottled rabbit looked some good and I just ate but I'm starved again now haha.
Haha. I get hungry while editing even lol
Best video yet
Tks bud. 👍. You’re too kind.
I live in town in where I am at and plan to finish here. In this house or some place in Alaska.
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Theres nothing like peeing off the deck , having a scratch ,listening to birds.
Hahahah. I can relate!!!!!😂
You need good health at least at the start. Any fool can be uncomfortable. I brought an air pillow when I was in the army. They laughed at the start.
Haha. Great advice my friend. Be an individual and be happy
Enjoy the Flats bye.
Gross Chuck your feeding the dogs with your fork again. Love your videos though.
Hahahaa. I have to think of you every time I do that now!! Lol!! Too funny, maybe “if” I ever do it again, I may have to mention you. Thanks for the chuckle 😆