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First Hot Sauna in the Forest Off Grid Log Cabin Life

First Hot Sauna in the Forest Off Grid Log Cabin Life

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Now that the off grid, wood fired sauna in the forest is relatively airtight and the roof is insulated with moss, it gets up to 80 degrees Celsius (176F) quickly and without too much wood, higher if I crank the wood stove and give the cedar logs of the log cabin walls time to heat up. It's time to finish the interior now, so I smoked the deer hide that was hanging on the wood shed to dry it back out and I hung it on the wall of the change room area of the bathhouse. I will be adding a sink, bench and firewood store in here as well. With summer winding down, I have a lot to do around the wilderness homestead but the weather and scenery is just to perfect to keep working. I am taking more time this fall to go for long hikes in the forest, exploring waterfalls, fishing, hunting and practicing archery. This is why I embarked on this life simplification and off grid, wilderness lifestyle to begin with and I need to start enjoying my freedom more
Date: 2020-11-30

Comments and reviews: 10


I know Proenneke did the same thing on the roof of his cabin but it seems counterintuitive to me. Moss traps humidity and attracts bugs. Id like to know why its a good idea to live under a damp cold moldy roof. I know hes right I just dont understand the logic behind this technique. Does it trap heat during the winter and keeps cool during the summer, is that why?
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The structure will withstand over 100 degrees easily, but your hot water storage that is next to your sauna kiuas is on the wrong side. The hot water storage is meant to be easily accessibly, you just take the hot water and mix it with your cold water and mix it up, and then bath on it. Just shower with buckets of mixed water on.
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Hi: ) soo relaxing to watch and also inspirational. We are just about to start building our sauna. not log but still and I love the idea of a moss roof. How does it do with heavy rain or snow? Does it not fall down or? Also what material is it underneath it?
Thank you anyohow and wish you all the best from Moravia in Cz. :)

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So beautiful and peaceful! Lol! There is that hot sauce again! I have never seen anyone put hot sauce on popcorn before. I was sitting here wondering how many times you have thrown that buoy or whatever it is for Cali? Hahaha.
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I love your videos. Just love them. Elegant, beautiful, peaceful, appetizing! Im sure I missed something, but did you really hang a deer hide in the sauna? I cant help imagining the gamey smell it shares. Whats the logic there?
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Shawn Nature has given you so much. running water full of life. peaceful tranquil lake and oxygen from the trees and changing beauty per season is process.
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I'd like to know, seriously, how can Shawn's videos receive 280 thumbs down. It don't get any better than this.
Florida watches no matter what y'all say

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the tranquil feeling i get when the shots of the sun setting or rising is better than any drug could provide. this is food for the sole.
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why dont you use that black plastic sled thing and fill it up with the moss. you would not have to make so many trips!
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If i have a chance to go in your place. i tell you this. Sir shawn James can i eat some of your dish you made.
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