We Met The Man Who Lives In A Hut In The Woods - Off-Grid, Frugal & Simple Living
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- Опубліковано 6 січ 2024
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We met up with Kevin, who is living an alternative lifestyle, off grid in a 'Hut in the woods'.
He begins by introducing how he's lived an alternative life for about 16 to 17 years, spending 13 of those years living in a van, before purchasing the land he currently resides on. His philosophy is to live simply, which importantly gives him more freedom, time in nature, and time to enjoy life.
He describes his hut as not luxurious but practical, built by himself with basic technology, yet providing warmth, shelter, and sustenance, all at a low cost. His land features various elements: a guest wing, fruit trees, raised beds for vegetables, a polytunnel for year-round produce, and a renewable energy system such as a solar system, and plans to introduce Hydro-electric.
The documentary showcases his self-sufficiency efforts, from growing food to preserving it for the winter. He emphasizes learning from nature, identifying various plants for food and medicinal purposes. Kevin also highlights the community aspect, interaction with locals, and the joy of rural living.
His off-grid lifestyle requires resourcefulness, where he repurposes materials for construction and utilities. He demonstrates his homemade long-drop toilet, outdoor bathing setup, laundry methods, and kitchen amenities, including a log burner he uses for cooking. He also talks about finances, and how living this frugal way of life helps to reduce how much he has to work at his job.
While admitting occasional loneliness, Kevin cherishes the companionship of his two dogs and finds community interactions by occasionally visiting local shops or butchers. He values the simplicity of his life, the freedom from a hectic pace, and the ample time he has to enjoy nature, emphasizing the beauty of living in harmony with the environment.
Kevin's story showcases the fulfillment he derives from a self-reliant, close-to-nature lifestyle despite its challenges, embodying a contentment that comes from embracing a simpler existence.
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This a real man people. Self suffcient, self respect... having created his own happiness. Fairplay to him. Now I need to do the same...
As a friend of Kev for over 10 years this man is a true gentleman, an intelligent,loving one of a kind man.A source of motivation and inspiration who we adore xx
Not only is Kevin living, he's given his beautiful dogs the best life also.
The UK government and the NIMBY brigade will do their utmost to stop people living self-sufficiently on their own land.
Kevin is an absolute legend… We spent some time with him in Norway whilst on travels in our campervan. You could not want to meet a more genuine, beautiful soul.
No one should change your view if anything in brace it with you
I've got nothing but admiration for this man, I think he's brave and influencing. I can quite easily see myself living the same lifestyle. I'm envious of what he has achieved, if more people were like him, the world would be a better place.
You sir , are doing exactly what i have wished to do for many years now. I`m a bit older than yourself being 64. I hope that someday i can be just as content as you are in my own little woodland. I had to subscribe . All the very best to you and your dogs.
Living his best life. He’s created it himself. Keeps him busy but content. Admirable. Decent honest happy. And looks like he’s got a lot more years of joy ahead. Great little window into another world.
Well done Kev… this is the dream
This Man Is Exactly what the Government doesn't want you to become.
The governments worst nightmare. Living simply and sufficiently off the land. Not wanting for much and growing your own food and being sustainable.
What a guy. Great place and great attitude to life. Inspirational.
As a f/t gardener, I have grown my own tobacco and once cured is amazing to smoke.
Probably the best thing I've watched on UA-cam 😊
I totally get it , how often I take my lawn chair and sit by the lake or in the woods to listen to nature, and to appreciate the beauty of nature.. I always tell my children, we were meant to live off the land, which is working for ourselves, not stressing out over making money for someone else to get rich. and ... That's how you live your BEST LIFE. Thanks for sharing Kevin
p.s I do have somehwere in wales by the sea that i goi to in the summer time only. I am in my 70th year and have been diagnosed with 4th stage cancer. however I feel that owning a simple connection to ourselves through the natural world is just about the best medicine there is. The turkey tails growing with you are absolute medicine that i need!! All the very very best to you in endeavouring and doing what others cannot and for succeeding in living successfully outside this ridiculously off-beam system
You, Kevin, are a breath of fresh air. If only the world had more people, like you, what a happier world this would be.
This man is richer than anyone realizes
I’ve watched countless hours of off grid living etc