Heck yes! I keep in touch with them through email, and usually bring them out some groceries or supplies whenever I visit. People helping people 😁 Thank you for watching and commenting!
Well,your amazing young man, so much hard work ahead of you! I hope you add the fuel your body needs to accomplish your tasks, keep healthy and stay safe! Thanks/Canada
Thank you much, Carol Anne! I try my best to eat relatively healthy. That being said, I cheat a bit while I'm at the cabin with some costco hot dogs and beer 😋 Thank you for watching!
Every time I watch your videos, I'm in total awe of the beauty in your neck of the woods! Breathtaking! Great job on building the walkway. Look forward to seeing the final product. We can be so thankful for caring people who help others without question. You have an amazing neighbour. Take care & stay safe.
Thank you so much! I've noticed that Neighbors out here help each other out, without question. I always reach out to them and fly stuff out to them when I visit the cabin. People helping people - it's a simple concept more people need to follow! My family and I appreciate you watching and commenting! Best wishes to you😊
Thank you so much! It just takes time, repetition, practice, and a desire to improve. Not every video and day of filming is better than the last, but I think the trend is moving forwards overall. Thank you for the feedback, comment, and for watching!
Hello, my new Danish friend! I hope you make time for yourself to go out in the picturesque countryside of Denmark! It's different than Alaska, but still very beautiful 😁 Thank you for following along and watching!
Ya'll have come so far in a year. Amazing the transformation and dedication. You could almost have bought another house just in the logistics. But i think being able to enjoy this little piece of heaven is worth it.
You’re right about that! This property and cabin is something we are excited about as a family. It’s a mediocre financial investment, but a spectacular family fun and memory creating investment! We have no regrets and are our roots are only growing deeper in Alaska 😊 thank you for watching!
I am so glad you have such nice neighbors - especially to come over without you asking or knowing to help with the dock. Yes, you would have had a hard time with your order of materials coming in by plane had the dock been messed up.
As are we! I knew the dock was in need of repairs after the flood, and I was prepared to attempt a quick fix so we could unload the plane with relative ease. My neighbor sure made it easy for me though! They're good people, and we help each other out however we can, whenever we can. Thank you for watching!
Thank you! That's my philosophy, you never know what you're going to need out there, and there is no hardware store around the corner, or even the next corner, or the next 😂 ! Thank you for watching!
Thank you! We really did luck out with this. I’ve searched for an Alaskan property for several years, but the stars really aligned with this one; we hand the funds in cash, the price was right, the location is beautiful, and life timing worked out. Thank you for watching!
Been watching your channel for a week now to get caught up .. great spot you have and you and your dad are doing great work .. only if I was younger I would try ... from Ontario Canada.. Steve..
Thank you for burning through the videos, Steve! Some are pretty painful to watch 😂 I’m happy I had the dream of doing this since I was 5 years old! It gave me time to grow up, start a career, save money, search, and finally commit. I hope you stick around and follow the journey! Ultimately, I want to build a log cabin for my family to enjoy someday 😊 thank you for watching, Steve! Best wishes and health to you and your family!
Good neighbors are priceless and so many awesome design ideas in your dock. I really appreciate the Starlink processes and what you are experiencing with it. I've been researching it for a remote location here in the lower 48 and I've honestly learned more from you about it than any other resource. Awesome channel and Thank You!!!
Thank you so much! I'm not a tech guy, so it's good to hear someone understands what I'm trying to convey about the Starlink 😂 I hope you have some good, distant neighbors down where you're at. You're right, they are priceless and we are always helping each other out. Thank you for watching, and best wishes to you!
Indeed! We help each other out any way we can. It's a close community of a few people who live far and wide in the region. As always, thank you for watching, Kristin! Best wishes to you😊
I know you miss your dad when he is not with you. Love watching how you do things. One thing for sure is you don’t half a;& do anything. Glad there was another Alaska Cabin video. I still really like watching your little boy on camping videos. Take care of yourself and your beautiful family. Waiting for another video and hoping the channel is growing and you can earn some extra money to get your family out to the cabin.❤❤❤
Thank you so much, Debbie! You always leave the sweetest comments 😊 My family and I still plan on doing some camping videos this winter. It's still in the mid-high 70's during the day here, so we're waiting for it to cool down a bit more. Best wishes to you and your family, and thank you for watching!
@@OhashiOutdoors like I said hopefully it will grow to the extent that you actually make some extra money on it and I know stuff is expensive and I’m sure you guys could use the extra money these days. Just wondering or you in Alaska, Japan, U.S commenting on these videos right now? Just curious! I live in Virginia and we just had some terrible hurricanes roll through our area and grocery stores and everything is running low in areas towards Virginia N.C S.C FL. We didn’t have any damage but 45 minutes down the road my hometown was just about wiped out.
@@debbiecollins1154 Thats very thoughtful of you! We're already making a little bit of money off the channel. You're right - every little bit helps! I'm currently in Japan with my family, posting videos and replying to comments. I'll be editing footage early in the morning and late at night, making videos from my solo September trip for the next several weeks. I'm also working full time here, so we are living comfortable. We are happy to hear you are safe! We've seen the news about the hurricanes, and had some friends who were hit pretty bad in NC.
Absolutely! I wan't to build a long wood shed that can store tools, the canoe, firewood, and other odds & ends. We will see when I get around to it though! More work to do on the cabin first. Thank you for watching!
New subscriber here! Watched all your great videos from the beginning, and looking forward to next years adventures. I lived in Japan for 10 years, ‘82-‘92, when I worked for Grumman Aerospace. (Love the Grumman Canoe) I was on a USN Contract on loan to the JASDF. A year or two at Iruma AB, my daughter was born, at Yokota, and the rest at Misawa AB. I was USAF ‘66-‘70, with two trips to Vietnam, then 4 years in the USN, then Grumman till I retired. Really enjoy your videos! Best wishes to you and your family!
That must have been quite the experience! I would have loved to see Japan in the early 80's. Since marrying a Japanese woman, the country has really grown on me; especially the Japanese countryside 😊 Thank you for your service, too! I'm sure Grumman was a fun company to work for. I'm a big fan of their canoes, and the old pictures of the Grumman Goose taking hunters and adventurers like Dick Proenneke out into the Alaskan bush. Thank you for sharing and for watching!
It really is! There are tons of small creeks and channels I have yet to explore, too. Thank you for watching! Good luck this trapping season, I've seen some early success and mentoring younger generations happening on your channel. Keep up the good work!
It's a bit late for that! You'll see in one of the last episodes from this current season, but I cut my waders into normal rain boots 🤣 I plan on getting some LaCrosse ankle tight hip waders in the future. Those seem to be the waders of choice for bush pilots and locals out there. Thank you for watching!
Devon is beautiful! My wife and I drove through there on our way to Cornwall several years ago. Waders are an easy fix, I’ll pick up a new pair on my next trip 😊Thank you for watching!
Awesome to see what your Cabin is coming around too, just from your start point too now, very good work, I know you have a lot to do, keep your head up, it will get done, wish I was 45 years younger & had the opportunity to do what you are doing, good luck from Chicago Illinois
Thank you much! My videos are a bit slow, admittedly. Most Tubers can do a week of filming, then make a video. I choose to film as much as I can while I'm out there, then make a video for every day I was out there. If I have enough footage, I'll make two videos of a single day. This allows me to practice making more videos, and post videos for longer between trips. I'm in no rush out there! I love the process, planning, building, and simply being out there. I'm also happy you find enjoyment in following our journey on UA-cam! Best wishes to you, my friend! Thank you for watching in Chicago😊
That is a more organic and peaceful method! I'll definitely do that on future videos. On rainy days, however, I'm not ashamed to use newspaper and a blow torch😁 Thank you for watching!
It will be a while before I'm able to make it out there in snow conditions. If I'm able to go camping around Mt. Fuji in the snow, I'll test it out here in Japan and let you know if it works well in the snow, and in Japan!!! Thank you for watching😊
I always where gloves when drilling.. at 66+ and a tool lovin handyman... gloves have saved me much pain over the years!! Good work on your project! You learn quick... I see you have your gloves on for round 2
Yes, that's great advice! I've made that mistake several times before. I did a lot of metal work growing up and in high school. It's been a few years, and some of those lessons faded. I did learn again quickly, though! Thank you for watching!
SL seems to be the logical choice for off grid living. Ordering supplies ahead of time, arranging a flight back to Fairbanks or possible evac if it gets rough. A satellite phone works also but who wants to wait for a connection at -30F. Nope.
It really does! Technology is scary in some ways, but it's the best, most economical way to get connectivity where it otherwise doesn't exist. The flexibility offered by the Star Link mini is awesome! Hopefully they come out with their own world-wide cellular plans in the near future. Thank you for watching!
Thank you! It's taken some practice. Filming myself and especially talking to the camera still doesn't feel very natural, but I'm sure that feeling will fade as the years pass. Thank you for the feedback and for watching!!! Best wishes to you😊
One thing i would have done differently on the dock when lining up the plates to make the hole for your mounting ring i would have drilles out the 4 holes to mount the plate at the same time . That way its done all you have to do line up the plates and add the hardware . .
Love your bandids!! They are the same brand as mine. LOL Work like a charm and can be mortified to fit nearly any need! I do a lot of work with my hands from car repairs making shelves and gardening. I am far more Klutzy than you are but I also pair that style of bandaid with some polysporin. Soaking in a saline solution helps prevent infection but who has time to stop to do that? Thank you again for yet another wonderful video!! After a soggy day getting back in the cabin later must have felt amazing with the wood stove heat. 🤩
these bandaids work so well, especially while wearing leather gloves! It sounds like you do a lot of your own projects and stay active, too. That's awesome! I should get a tube of some antiseptic out there. I have some little packets, but I hate tearing one of those open for a small cut like that. Thank you for always watching and commenting! As usual, another video will post next weekend 😊 Best wishes to you!
Thank you! I like the pike in your profile picture. We have mostly pike in the lakes in this lake system in Alaska. Bridge Lake looks like a beautiful area from google maps and images. It takes a bit of luck and a lot of hard work for a person to come across and acquire an off grid piece of property like that, or like our property up in Alaska! Thank you for watching, commenting, and subscribing! 😁
Awesome job young man ! That will make a nice dock 👍, Them corners are strong now :) Watch them fingers my friend I had a booboo in July , took more than a few bandages :( To many screws never that's the way I build lol, Stay safe take care"
Thank you, mu friend! I'm doing my best to keep all my fingers operational for as long as possible. Brushing one against a sharp edge of metal is a hard lesson I've learned a few times in life now 😂 I hope you healed up and are back in action now! Thank you for watching!
@@OhashiOutdoors Well it was bad I have a little update in my next video what I'm left to deal with long term :( But they are better than a couple months ago !
Another great video and job my friend. Hope your finger didn't get infected. I noticed you kept looking up and towards the cabin. Did you see or hear something?. Looking forward th the next one. Take care Cheers!
Thank you, Bill! My finger healed up well, no infection 😁 I'm always listening and looking. I'm looking towards the cabin either because I heard something, and just doing a scan of my surroundings, or looking for a tool (I leave tools on the top step out of the rain often). Thank you for always watching, Bill!
You can gain an extra 20% battery savings if you use the USB to the DC on your ecoflow vs using the AC for your Starlink mini. It's designed to run on DC as well as AC.
I've heard that in the comments section a few times and will have to give it a try next trip! Not being a tech guy, I was just following the simple instructions on the package 🤣 Thank you for the comment, knowledge, and for watching!
Good to see your getting the rest of the dock done. Cutting a finger like that is not fun. I have made many a band aid on the job and out in the woods pretty much the same way. I usually don’t have duct tape, but always have a roll of electrical tape. Here is another thing you might want to consider keeping in your cabin first aid kit. Minor cuts are no big deal when you’re out at the cabin. But a major cut that needs stitches in a whole different matter. I have cut myself badly before working in the woods. What I keep in my first aid kit is some of the small tubes of super glue the thin kind. It burns when you put it on, but it will glue the cut closed more than good enough to get you to a place where you can get proper medical attention. I learned this from building model airplanes. Can’t count the number of times I have glued my finger to a piece of balsa wood. I have even glued my fingers together a time or two. The stuff really works in a pinch. Have you added cleats to your deck yet?
Yes we are! I have a small first aid kit out there right by the front door. For any substantial cut, I would bust that out. I'll have to add some super glue to it though, thats a great idea! My dad and I added 2 cleats to the dock last trip, and I add 2 or 3 more this trip. Thank you for watching and commenting!
How about a six digit grid reference for your spot,you don’t have to worry,I’m in Newfoundland.I just want to see where you are. Is the beaver pilot your wife/girlfriend?She looks like some kind of awesome.
No grid, I'm sorry! I like to maintain some sense of privacy and anonymity, despite my presence on UA-cam. Newfoundland has some beautiful wilderness! I'd love to go canoeing and exploring there someday! No the Beaver pilot isn't my girlfriend or wife. She's a great pilot and an awesome person though! My wife is a little Japanese woman 😊
Thank you much! John Boat in summer and fall, and snow machine in winter. Living in Japan currently, so float plane is my only viable option until I'm living in Alaska full time. Thank you for watching!
Hi! It’s mostly because of the cost right now. Tickets from Tokyo to Anchorage are not cheap. We have another 2 years or so in Japan, so we plan on doing a family trip out there once we are all back in the states. Thank you for watching!
No. I live and work full time in Japan with my family. We plan on moving to Alaska in the future, but I doubt we will ever be at this cabin full-time. Thank you for watching!
I found your channel and have binge watched for a couple weeks now. I have to ask and excuse me if this has been covered in the past. what is your connection with Japan? I watched a few videos with your beautiful family in them but I don't think you ever talked about how you came to live in Japan. Thanks
We're happy you found our channel, thank you for watching! I hope you've enjoyed most of the content so far. I'm forever connected to Japan, as my wife is Japanese and our son is 1/2 Japanese. I'm in the service and we are fortunate to be stationed in Japan right now. We have two more years left here, and we don't know where we are going next yet. We will always come back to Japan for family vacations and to visit out Japanese family and friends though! Let me know if you have any other questions! The audio on my older videos isn't very good. Thank you for watching!
@@OhashiOutdoors Ahhhh…my hunch was correct. I thought military to begin with. My wife and I are both retired Navy. We live in Jacksonville Fl. Both of our adult children are here along with our only grandchild. Thank You for your service. Stay safe and I look forward to the next video.
Thank you, that's great to hear! It's a fairly shallow lake, only about 15' deep at the deepest point. Don't quote me on that number, it's a rough guesstimate😂
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to bring a gun this trip. It's a challenge flying in from Japan with their strict fun laws. This will be remedied on a future trip though. Until the, seeing is believing. Thank you for watching!
We did some basic research on dock design and construction. Then we figured out how we could build one that floats on barrels and could be built with the lumber we're able to fly in. My dad and I have a decent amount of DIY building experience, so it was a fun job 😁 Great question, and Thank you for watching!
Around $4.7k I’d wager. That includes airfare from Tokyo - Anchorage, the charter to the cabin, lumber, Starlink, groceries, and the EcoFlow. It’s not a cheap dream to fulfill 😢 😅
Good video brother got a question for you if you're standing at your door and you look to your right is that property over there somebody living there or no
Thank you! Great question: I own the property that direction. There is another cabin on the lake that direction, and that belongs to another man who visits several times a year. Thank you for watching!
Does your mooring pipes have threades inside the pipe if so you could always add a couple of feet of pipe to prevent the dock from comi g off the moorings incase of flood just a suggestion .
Thank you much! I pay $50 / month for 50 GB of data. I also pause the service when I'm not at the cabin and using the Starlink. Thank you for watching!😁
That's crazy! Some of the Starlink plans, like priority Boat plan, are close to $1,000 a month. I'm hoping a reasonable International plan that allows for long travel will be released soon. If I use the mini in Japan too much, I'll have to change my home address to my account.
You’re good! I usually carry out there, but wasn’t able to bring one this trip. Firearms laws are very strict in Japan where I flew out from. Thank you for watching!
Lots of research, and visit the area you wan't to buy. My family and I took an AK vacation in 2022 and visited this property, and a few others around south central AK before purchasing. I recommend checking the websites of small, local real estate agents in the area you wan't to buy. There are also bigger websites like Land and Farm, Zillow, and Mossy Oak Realty; these all list properties for sale. Last, if there's a property you like, reach out to the owner. We originally bought the 5 acres next to this cabin. I reached out to the owner of the cabin to introduce myself, and ended up purchasing the land and cabin a few months later. Thank you for watching!
Great question! I have a thermacell you can see in the background of some shots. I've found that so long as I'm working and moving around a bit, they don't bother me too much. They will swarm if you're just sitting there, and I always have a collection of bites at the end of a trip. A smoky camp fires also helps! Thank you for watching!
No, I live and work full time in Japan with my family, presently. We plan on living in Alaska in the future. When we do, visiting the cabin in Winter will be more feasible. Thank you for watching!
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Unbelievable hell I could’ve built the whole damn dog by now clamps and brackets in the leveling all the tape measure and all that shit for a couple of corner brackets you were definitely a city man I think you better go back to Anchorage really belong
I know we each have our own ways, but you took twice as long on that dock walkway than you needed to. Drop the OCD. There was no reason to match up the plates BEFORE drilling the holes. Also no need to show 20 minutes of hauling stuff from a dock in your earlier video. Timelapse was invented for a reason.
teamwork makes the dream work. shout out to the neighbors looking out for your property while you were away.
Heck yes! I keep in touch with them through email, and usually bring them out some groceries or supplies whenever I visit. People helping people 😁 Thank you for watching and commenting!
I miss it up there when the bears drop by we have fish tacos together. 😅😅
@@krowbar23 😂
Well,your amazing young man, so much hard work ahead of you! I hope you add the fuel your body needs to accomplish your tasks, keep healthy and stay safe! Thanks/Canada
Thank you much, Carol Anne! I try my best to eat relatively healthy. That being said, I cheat a bit while I'm at the cabin with some costco hot dogs and beer 😋 Thank you for watching!
Gostando muito dos seus vídeos!
Assisti todos neste fim-de-semana 😍
Me alegra saberlo. ¡Muchas gracias por mirar!
Every time I watch your videos, I'm in total awe of the beauty in your neck of the woods! Breathtaking!
Great job on building the walkway.
Look forward to seeing the final product.
We can be so thankful for caring people who help others without question. You have an amazing neighbour.
Take care & stay safe.
Thank you so much! I've noticed that Neighbors out here help each other out, without question. I always reach out to them and fly stuff out to them when I visit the cabin. People helping people - it's a simple concept more people need to follow! My family and I appreciate you watching and commenting! Best wishes to you😊
Keep on doing good, what goes around comes around in Bucket loads. Thank you for taking us with you on this journey.
I enjoy your channel. No pretentious bull poop. Thanks for just being a regular guy that likes good coffee. :)
For sure! I'm happy you're enjoying the content. Thank you for watching!
Your filming and editing skills have vastly improved! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Awesome job!
Thank you so much! It just takes time, repetition, practice, and a desire to improve. Not every video and day of filming is better than the last, but I think the trend is moving forwards overall. Thank you for the feedback, comment, and for watching!
Hello from Denmark :) like your videos i work in tech IT Consultant but love outdoors, wish alaska was closer to europe :)
Hello, my new Danish friend! I hope you make time for yourself to go out in the picturesque countryside of Denmark! It's different than Alaska, but still very beautiful 😁 Thank you for following along and watching!
Nice cozy cabin! ...subscribed!
It truly is! Thank you for choosing to subscribe, and for watching 😄
Ya'll have come so far in a year. Amazing the transformation and dedication. You could almost have bought another house just in the logistics. But i think being able to enjoy this little piece of heaven is worth it.
You’re right about that! This property and cabin is something we are excited about as a family. It’s a mediocre financial investment, but a spectacular family fun and memory creating investment! We have no regrets and are our roots are only growing deeper in Alaska 😊 thank you for watching!
I am so glad you have such nice neighbors - especially to come over without you asking or knowing to help with the dock. Yes, you would have had a hard time with your order of materials coming in by plane had the dock been messed up.
As are we! I knew the dock was in need of repairs after the flood, and I was prepared to attempt a quick fix so we could unload the plane with relative ease. My neighbor sure made it easy for me though! They're good people, and we help each other out however we can, whenever we can. Thank you for watching!
You're getting so much better with your videos showing, talking and being confident. Never doubted your abilities.
Thank you! It takes some practice, but we're getting there. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Love the way you salvage all the hardware you never know when it wiil save the day.
Thank you! That's my philosophy, you never know what you're going to need out there, and there is no hardware store around the corner, or even the next corner, or the next 😂 ! Thank you for watching!
@@OhashiOutdoors Hear that for sure watching is my pleasure
16:50 I dont know why, but I really appreciate those big sturdy cornerbrackets and it all aligning up nicely ❤
Right!? And what a great word choice, “sturdy.” Thank you for watching, man! We appreciate you 😆
What a good looking cabin and spot! That lake looks so peaceful. Sounds like you got lucky with your neighbors too.
Thank you! We really did luck out with this. I’ve searched for an Alaskan property for several years, but the stars really aligned with this one; we hand the funds in cash, the price was right, the location is beautiful, and life timing worked out. Thank you for watching!
@@OhashiOutdoors Your videos help me relax and enjoy the outdoors so thank you for the time you put in making and sharing them.
I'm glad to hear it!
Been watching your channel for a week now to get caught up .. great spot you have and you and your dad are doing great work .. only if I was younger I would try ... from Ontario Canada.. Steve..
Thank you for burning through the videos, Steve! Some are pretty painful to watch 😂 I’m happy I had the dream of doing this since I was 5 years old! It gave me time to grow up, start a career, save money, search, and finally commit. I hope you stick around and follow the journey! Ultimately, I want to build a log cabin for my family to enjoy someday 😊 thank you for watching, Steve! Best wishes and health to you and your family!
Good neighbors are priceless and so many awesome design ideas in your dock. I really appreciate the Starlink processes and what you are experiencing with it. I've been researching it for a remote location here in the lower 48 and I've honestly learned more from you about it than any other resource. Awesome channel and Thank You!!!
Thank you so much! I'm not a tech guy, so it's good to hear someone understands what I'm trying to convey about the Starlink 😂 I hope you have some good, distant neighbors down where you're at. You're right, they are priceless and we are always helping each other out. Thank you for watching, and best wishes to you!
That is crazy how much water you got there! You have really nice neighbors to help you out like that!
Indeed! We help each other out any way we can. It's a close community of a few people who live far and wide in the region. As always, thank you for watching, Kristin! Best wishes to you😊
Greetings from South Africa.
Mitch..
Greetings, Mitch! Thank you for checking out the channel!
I know you miss your dad when he is not with you. Love watching how you do things. One thing for sure is you don’t half a;& do anything. Glad there was another Alaska Cabin video. I still really like watching your little boy on camping videos. Take care of yourself and your beautiful family. Waiting for another video and hoping the channel is growing and you can earn some extra money to get your family out to the cabin.❤❤❤
Thank you so much, Debbie! You always leave the sweetest comments 😊 My family and I still plan on doing some camping videos this winter. It's still in the mid-high 70's during the day here, so we're waiting for it to cool down a bit more. Best wishes to you and your family, and thank you for watching!
@@OhashiOutdoors it’s absolutely my pleasure in watching. I’m trying to help your channel grow.❤️
@@debbiecollins1154 It's working! I never imagined the channel every growing to this size 😄
@@OhashiOutdoors like I said hopefully it will grow to the extent that you actually make some extra money on it and I know stuff is expensive and I’m sure you guys could use the extra money these days. Just wondering or you in Alaska, Japan, U.S commenting on these videos right now? Just curious! I live in Virginia and we just had some terrible hurricanes roll through our area and grocery stores and everything is running low in areas towards Virginia N.C S.C FL. We didn’t have any damage but 45 minutes down the road my hometown was just about wiped out.
@@debbiecollins1154 Thats very thoughtful of you! We're already making a little bit of money off the channel. You're right - every little bit helps!
I'm currently in Japan with my family, posting videos and replying to comments. I'll be editing footage early in the morning and late at night, making videos from my solo September trip for the next several weeks. I'm also working full time here, so we are living comfortable.
We are happy to hear you are safe! We've seen the news about the hurricanes, and had some friends who were hit pretty bad in NC.
Best way to make coffee!
It is! The coffee tastes better somehow. Thank you for watching!
Hi, its a fantastic place to be at. Your cabin is slowly getting full with equipment and tools, you might benefit from a storage space. Best wishes.
Absolutely! I wan't to build a long wood shed that can store tools, the canoe, firewood, and other odds & ends. We will see when I get around to it though! More work to do on the cabin first. Thank you for watching!
New subscriber here! Watched all your great videos from the beginning, and looking forward to next years adventures. I lived in Japan for 10 years, ‘82-‘92, when I worked for Grumman Aerospace. (Love the Grumman Canoe) I was on a USN Contract on loan to the JASDF. A year or two at Iruma AB, my daughter was born, at Yokota, and the rest at Misawa AB. I was USAF ‘66-‘70, with two trips to Vietnam, then 4 years in the USN, then Grumman till I retired. Really enjoy your videos! Best wishes to you and your family!
That must have been quite the experience! I would have loved to see Japan in the early 80's. Since marrying a Japanese woman, the country has really grown on me; especially the Japanese countryside 😊 Thank you for your service, too! I'm sure Grumman was a fun company to work for. I'm a big fan of their canoes, and the old pictures of the Grumman Goose taking hunters and adventurers like Dick Proenneke out into the Alaskan bush. Thank you for sharing and for watching!
Absolutely love that lake with all the little channels and bays. Canoeing paradise!
It really is! There are tons of small creeks and channels I have yet to explore, too. Thank you for watching! Good luck this trapping season, I've seen some early success and mentoring younger generations happening on your channel. Keep up the good work!
@@OhashiOutdoors you bet, thanks for watching!
Get some Shoo Goo. It works great for quick leak repairs on hip boots waders and shoes.
Good stuff!
Aquaseal is another choice as well.
No, it does not work.
It's a bit late for that! You'll see in one of the last episodes from this current season, but I cut my waders into normal rain boots 🤣 I plan on getting some LaCrosse ankle tight hip waders in the future. Those seem to be the waders of choice for bush pilots and locals out there. Thank you for watching!
Beautiful fall weather! I totally enjoy watching your videos
Thank you so much! Fall is my favorite season, the leaves and landscape is so beautiful out there. Thank you for watching and commenting!😊
First night in your new home, down the belt
Thank you for watching!😊
Watching and enjoying your channel for the first time from Devon, UK. Nothing worse than leaking waders 🙁
Devon is beautiful! My wife and I drove through there on our way to Cornwall several years ago.
Waders are an easy fix, I’ll pick up a new pair on my next trip 😊Thank you for watching!
Awesome to see what your Cabin is coming around too, just from your start point too now, very good work, I know you have a lot to do, keep your head up, it will get done, wish I was 45 years younger & had the opportunity to do what you are doing, good luck from Chicago Illinois
Thank you much! My videos are a bit slow, admittedly. Most Tubers can do a week of filming, then make a video. I choose to film as much as I can while I'm out there, then make a video for every day I was out there. If I have enough footage, I'll make two videos of a single day. This allows me to practice making more videos, and post videos for longer between trips.
I'm in no rush out there! I love the process, planning, building, and simply being out there. I'm also happy you find enjoyment in following our journey on UA-cam! Best wishes to you, my friend! Thank you for watching in Chicago😊
Kinddlesticks and tree shavings for starting fires😊👌🇵🇷
That is a more organic and peaceful method! I'll definitely do that on future videos. On rainy days, however, I'm not ashamed to use newspaper and a blow torch😁 Thank you for watching!
Yeah, love your videos. Keep them coming. Interested in how the mini works in snow conditions. Keep us notified.
It will be a while before I'm able to make it out there in snow conditions. If I'm able to go camping around Mt. Fuji in the snow, I'll test it out here in Japan and let you know if it works well in the snow, and in Japan!!! Thank you for watching😊
@OhashiOutdoors Thank you very much sir.
Where's your gun to take out those legendary Alaskan "mosquitos"? LoL. I enjoy these videos very much.
😅 I wasn't able to bring one along this trip, unfortunately. Just one of the challenges flying in from Japan! Thank you for watching!
When drilling ferrous metal. High pressure, low speed and lube, that’ll save your bits from getting dull quickly.
Good to know, thank you! Hopefully I won't have to drill too much more metal. This went well, though. Thank you for watching!
I always where gloves when drilling.. at 66+ and a tool lovin handyman... gloves have saved me much pain over the years!! Good work on your project!
You learn quick... I see you have your gloves on for round 2
Yes, that's great advice! I've made that mistake several times before. I did a lot of metal work growing up and in high school. It's been a few years, and some of those lessons faded. I did learn again quickly, though! Thank you for watching!
Great Job !
Thank you! We appreciate you watching 😊
Look at you all stocked up ,,nice man !!!great vid !
Thank you so much for watching! Definitely stocked up for a week-long trip like this. Best wishes to you!
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Thanks man
Shout out from Philippines😊🍻👍🎉
What a great country! Thank you for watching from over there 😀
Gun? Bear spray? Thanks for the videos! Great neighbors! Bless them!
Bear spray this trip, but not as close at hand as it should have been. Thank you much, and thank you for watching!
Good job on your dock ramp, please be careful with sharp metals when you're working out there, help may be far from your site! Have a good week!
Will do! 😂 Sharp metal is one of my favorite inherently dangerous things. We appreciate you watching and commenting, as always! Best wishes to you!
came across your channel a couple of weeks back and really enjoying it... slowly watching from the start to catch up on all thats happening,,,, cheers
Thank you! Most of those older videos are hard to watch 😂 let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching!
Very nice work. Stay safe and have a great day.👍🤓👍🤓.Randy.
Thank you, Randy! And thank you for watching! I hope you have a great day, too!
SL seems to be the logical choice for off grid living. Ordering supplies ahead of time, arranging a flight back to Fairbanks or possible evac if it gets rough. A satellite phone works also but who wants to wait for a connection at -30F. Nope.
It really does! Technology is scary in some ways, but it's the best, most economical way to get connectivity where it otherwise doesn't exist. The flexibility offered by the Star Link mini is awesome! Hopefully they come out with their own world-wide cellular plans in the near future. Thank you for watching!
Put you wood box on the other side of the door so it is easier to get started
A good thought, and perhaps I’ll try it! I like it here because it’s more out of the way in the small cabin. Thank you for watching!
Lookin good my friend! Cheers from South Jersey!
Thank you! 🤣 We appreciate you watching! Cheers, my friend!
Nice job talking to us into the camera. You've come 👍
Thank you! It's taken some practice. Filming myself and especially talking to the camera still doesn't feel very natural, but I'm sure that feeling will fade as the years pass. Thank you for the feedback and for watching!!! Best wishes to you😊
Love your videos brother
Thank you! My family appreciate you taking some of your time to watch them and leave a comment😁 Best wishes to you!
One thing i would have done differently on the dock when lining up the plates to make the hole for your mounting ring i would have drilles out the 4 holes to mount the plate at the same time . That way its done all you have to do line up the plates and add the hardware . .
Great thought! Thank you!
Love your bandids!! They are the same brand as mine. LOL Work like a charm and can be mortified to fit nearly any need! I do a lot of work with my hands from car repairs making shelves and gardening. I am far more Klutzy than you are but I also pair that style of bandaid with some polysporin. Soaking in a saline solution helps prevent infection but who has time to stop to do that? Thank you again for yet another wonderful video!! After a soggy day getting back in the cabin later must have felt amazing with the wood stove heat. 🤩
these bandaids work so well, especially while wearing leather gloves! It sounds like you do a lot of your own projects and stay active, too. That's awesome! I should get a tube of some antiseptic out there. I have some little packets, but I hate tearing one of those open for a small cut like that.
Thank you for always watching and commenting! As usual, another video will post next weekend 😊 Best wishes to you!
Hey bud from Vancouver here but have 10 acres offgrid at Bridge lake in the Northern Cariboo region of British Columbia, subscribed
Thank you! I like the pike in your profile picture. We have mostly pike in the lakes in this lake system in Alaska. Bridge Lake looks like a beautiful area from google maps and images. It takes a bit of luck and a lot of hard work for a person to come across and acquire an off grid piece of property like that, or like our property up in Alaska! Thank you for watching, commenting, and subscribing! 😁
Awesome job young man ! That will make a nice dock 👍, Them corners are strong now :) Watch them fingers my friend I had a booboo in July , took more than a few bandages :( To many screws never that's the way I build lol, Stay safe take care"
Thank you, mu friend! I'm doing my best to keep all my fingers operational for as long as possible. Brushing one against a sharp edge of metal is a hard lesson I've learned a few times in life now 😂 I hope you healed up and are back in action now! Thank you for watching!
@@OhashiOutdoors Well it was bad I have a little update in my next video what I'm left to deal with long term :( But they are better than a couple months ago !
Another great video and job my friend. Hope your finger didn't get infected. I noticed you kept looking up and towards the cabin. Did you see or hear something?. Looking forward th the next one. Take care Cheers!
Thank you, Bill! My finger healed up well, no infection 😁 I'm always listening and looking. I'm looking towards the cabin either because I heard something, and just doing a scan of my surroundings, or looking for a tool (I leave tools on the top step out of the rain often). Thank you for always watching, Bill!
@@OhashiOutdoors My pleasure my friend
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Love percolator coffee
Isn't it the best?! I left my favorite percolator out there at the cabin. Thank you for watching!
You can gain an extra 20% battery savings if you use the USB to the DC on your ecoflow vs using the AC for your Starlink mini. It's designed to run on DC as well as AC.
I've heard that in the comments section a few times and will have to give it a try next trip! Not being a tech guy, I was just following the simple instructions on the package 🤣 Thank you for the comment, knowledge, and for watching!
Note to self, do not use fingers to scrape off sharp metal shavings. 😉
... a lesson I've learned multiple times in life 🤣 but I'll remember it for longer this time! Thank you for watching!
and maybe some eye protection 🥽
@@brianflynn7148 It's already in my "go box" for next trip! Thank you for watching and commenting 😄
Good to see your getting the rest of the dock done.
Cutting a finger like that is not fun. I have made many a band aid on the job and out in the woods pretty much the same way. I usually don’t have duct tape, but always have a roll of electrical tape.
Here is another thing you might want to consider keeping in your cabin first aid kit. Minor cuts are no big deal when you’re out at the cabin. But a major cut that needs stitches in a whole different matter.
I have cut myself badly before working in the woods. What I keep in my first aid kit is some of the small tubes of super glue the thin kind. It burns when you put it on, but it will glue the cut closed more than good enough to get you to a place where you can get proper medical attention.
I learned this from building model airplanes. Can’t count the number of times I have glued my finger to a piece of balsa wood. I have even glued my fingers together a time or two. The stuff really works in a pinch.
Have you added cleats to your deck yet?
Yes we are! I have a small first aid kit out there right by the front door. For any substantial cut, I would bust that out. I'll have to add some super glue to it though, thats a great idea!
My dad and I added 2 cleats to the dock last trip, and I add 2 or 3 more this trip. Thank you for watching and commenting!
How about a six digit grid reference for your spot,you don’t have to worry,I’m in Newfoundland.I just want to see where you are. Is the beaver pilot your wife/girlfriend?She looks like some kind of awesome.
No grid, I'm sorry! I like to maintain some sense of privacy and anonymity, despite my presence on UA-cam. Newfoundland has some beautiful wilderness! I'd love to go canoeing and exploring there someday!
No the Beaver pilot isn't my girlfriend or wife. She's a great pilot and an awesome person though! My wife is a little Japanese woman 😊
Gee a lean to or shed for all your tools for a liveable cabin, don’t you think?
Yes, we will get there eventually. For now, I cram everything into the little wood shed that came with the cabin. Thank you for watching!
Great neighbor!!! Sturdy wharf in your future. Beautiful location. Besides the float plane, how do you get in and out?
Nice channel 👍👍👍
Thank you much! John Boat in summer and fall, and snow machine in winter. Living in Japan currently, so float plane is my only viable option until I'm living in Alaska full time. Thank you for watching!
Hi there🎉🎉 I was wondering why your wife and son never come along with you? Is it too rustic for the little one? Well, maybe someday❤❤😊😊😊
Hi! It’s mostly because of the cost right now. Tickets from Tokyo to Anchorage are not cheap. We have another 2 years or so in Japan, so we plan on doing a family trip out there once we are all back in the states. Thank you for watching!
Looking good,are you moving in for the winter...
No. I live and work full time in Japan with my family. We plan on moving to Alaska in the future, but I doubt we will ever be at this cabin full-time. Thank you for watching!
I found your channel and have binge watched for a couple weeks now. I have to ask and excuse me if this has been covered in the past. what is your connection with Japan? I watched a few videos with your beautiful family in them but I don't think you ever talked about how you came to live in Japan. Thanks
We're happy you found our channel, thank you for watching! I hope you've enjoyed most of the content so far.
I'm forever connected to Japan, as my wife is Japanese and our son is 1/2 Japanese. I'm in the service and we are fortunate to be stationed in Japan right now. We have two more years left here, and we don't know where we are going next yet. We will always come back to Japan for family vacations and to visit out Japanese family and friends though!
Let me know if you have any other questions! The audio on my older videos isn't very good. Thank you for watching!
@@OhashiOutdoors Ahhhh…my hunch was correct. I thought military to begin with. My wife and I are both retired Navy. We live in Jacksonville Fl. Both of our adult children are here along with our only grandchild. Thank You for your service. Stay safe and I look forward to the next video.
We appreciate the support, and thank you for your service! I'm glad to hear your family is growing and is close to home😊
@22:30 that's what you call a "Man-Daid"
"Man-Daid!" I love it 🤣 Thank you for that, and for watching!
No handgun in case a bear sneak in when you concentrate on building?
Not this trip, unfortunately. I was flying in from Japan and wasn't able to pick one up along the way. Thank you for watching!
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Thank you so much! 😀
I'm really enjoying your videos, young man.
How deep is the lake you're on?? 👍👍😎😎
Thank you, that's great to hear! It's a fairly shallow lake, only about 15' deep at the deepest point. Don't quote me on that number, it's a rough guesstimate😂
hard to believe you open that door without a gun - and time to get a sheppherd
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to bring a gun this trip. It's a challenge flying in from Japan with their strict fun laws. This will be remedied on a future trip though. Until the, seeing is believing. Thank you for watching!
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Hello, How did you know how to put a warrf together??
We did some basic research on dock design and construction. Then we figured out how we could build one that floats on barrels and could be built with the lumber we're able to fly in. My dad and I have a decent amount of DIY building experience, so it was a fun job 😁 Great question, and Thank you for watching!
For curiosity, how much did it cost you for that plane trip?
Around $4.7k I’d wager. That includes airfare from Tokyo - Anchorage, the charter to the cabin, lumber, Starlink, groceries, and the EcoFlow. It’s not a cheap dream to fulfill 😢 😅
Good video brother got a question for you if you're standing at your door and you look to your right is that property over there somebody living there or no
Thank you! Great question: I own the property that direction. There is another cabin on the lake that direction, and that belongs to another man who visits several times a year. Thank you for watching!
@@OhashiOutdoors thanks bud
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Much appreciated! Thank you for watching!
Does your mooring pipes have threades inside the pipe if so you could always add a couple of feet of pipe to prevent the dock from comi g off the moorings incase of flood just a suggestion .
They don't. I'm working with a lot of what's already out there. Thank you for watching!
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😂 constantly going! Thank you for watching!
Great work on the dock! How much is the monthly on Starlink? In the Philippines, the monthly is around 2,500 pesos - around $45 US.
Thank you much! I pay $50 / month for 50 GB of data. I also pause the service when I'm not at the cabin and using the Starlink. Thank you for watching!😁
@@OhashiOutdoors - Thanks - I know some StarLink customers in the US and Canada that pay over $100 a month.
That's crazy! Some of the Starlink plans, like priority Boat plan, are close to $1,000 a month. I'm hoping a reasonable International plan that allows for long travel will be released soon. If I use the mini in Japan too much, I'll have to change my home address to my account.
Sorry, but I have to ask… Where is your gun when you go outside? Are there no bears in your area?
You’re good! I usually carry out there, but wasn’t able to bring one this trip. Firearms laws are very strict in Japan where I flew out from. Thank you for watching!
How does one go about buying a piece of land on a lake like you have done?
Lots of research, and visit the area you wan't to buy. My family and I took an AK vacation in 2022 and visited this property, and a few others around south central AK before purchasing. I recommend checking the websites of small, local real estate agents in the area you wan't to buy. There are also bigger websites like Land and Farm, Zillow, and Mossy Oak Realty; these all list properties for sale.
Last, if there's a property you like, reach out to the owner. We originally bought the 5 acres next to this cabin. I reached out to the owner of the cabin to introduce myself, and ended up purchasing the land and cabin a few months later.
Thank you for watching!
How do you handle the infamous mosquitoes there in wilderness, Alaska?
Great question! I have a thermacell you can see in the background of some shots. I've found that so long as I'm working and moving around a bit, they don't bother me too much. They will swarm if you're just sitting there, and I always have a collection of bites at the end of a trip. A smoky camp fires also helps! Thank you for watching!
Do you spend the winter there.
No, I live and work full time in Japan with my family, presently. We plan on living in Alaska in the future. When we do, visiting the cabin in Winter will be more feasible. Thank you for watching!
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Thank you, and we appreciate you watching! Best wishes to you😊
Can you do a fishing video
Yes! I went fishing a few times this trip, so you'll see some fish catching in upcoming videos. Thank you for the recommendation and for watching!
im imPressed by the starlike performace
RIght?! speeds varied greatly, but I had multiple speed tests in the 120's and 130's. Thank you for watching!
Please wear safety glasses especially when drilling metal. Flying metal shavings have blinded many eyes.
I’ve already got a pair in the “Go Box” for next trip! Thank you for caring, and for watching!
When using tools wear hand and eye protection
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Skip ahead to 11min thats when he actually does dock work
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Unbelievable hell I could’ve built the whole damn dog by now clamps and brackets in the leveling all the tape measure and all that shit for a couple of corner brackets you were definitely a city man I think you better go back to Anchorage really belong
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All these people building cabins and living off grid in lAlaska not going to be much wilderness left soon,
The cabin has been there since 1984, I'm just the new owner. Thank you for watching!
I know we each have our own ways, but you took twice as long on that dock walkway than you needed to. Drop the OCD. There was no reason to match up the plates BEFORE drilling the holes. Also no need to show 20 minutes of hauling stuff from a dock in your earlier video. Timelapse was invented for a reason.
Thank you for watching!
you need a dog
Great suggestion, I agree! A dog or two is in our future plans when we can live in Alaska full-time. Thank you for watching!
Have you thought of a Chainsaw Mill,
I have, and we may do that in the future. I'd love to have a way to make our own semi-dimensional lumber out there! Thank you for watching!
When is the cabin warming party, and can I bring anything? :-)
After I finish the deck and get that 75" flatscreen installed 🤣 Thank you for watching, Mr. J!