'Instant' Stealth Cabin: Folding Flat-Pack Cabin (FULL BUILD)
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Date: 2026-07-10
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thecrew777
The acrylic sky window was the most outstanding part of this build. I keep trying to figure out how you could get more room. All I can figure is a fold out tent portion, somehow. Thinking along the lines of a tent on the roof of a vehicle So, being a tent partially, it could still fold down to be a flat cabin. This really is wonderful. I encourage you to do more builds - temporary or first drafts to find out what works and what doesn't then to be made in final material. Also thinking of some kind of plastic instead of the wood. Not many ideas I'm afraid. Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to your next build.
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The acrylic sky window was the most outstanding part of this build. I keep trying to figure out how you could get more room. All I can figure is a fold out tent portion, somehow. Thinking along the lines of a tent on the roof of a vehicle So, being a tent partially, it could still fold down to be a flat cabin. This really is wonderful. I encourage you to do more builds - temporary or first drafts to find out what works and what doesn't then to be made in final material. Also thinking of some kind of plastic instead of the wood. Not many ideas I'm afraid. Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to your next build.
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cgamejewels
I'm glad you updated the foldable stealth camper. I was thinking green paint and mountain bike tires also. Along with raising the small stove off the floor. I was hoping you would put the styrofoam insulation inside. Then I realized that it's too small and you might not be able to get that type of insulation. It just goes to show people that a camper can be made out of just about any material as long as the person makes a plan and put some thought into safety, light, etc, including comfort.
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I'm glad you updated the foldable stealth camper. I was thinking green paint and mountain bike tires also. Along with raising the small stove off the floor. I was hoping you would put the styrofoam insulation inside. Then I realized that it's too small and you might not be able to get that type of insulation. It just goes to show people that a camper can be made out of just about any material as long as the person makes a plan and put some thought into safety, light, etc, including comfort.
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taoutdoors
Foamed Aluminum core Aluminum scandium alloy thin panel wall's with rubber weather stripping pop riveted to panels that allows wall's to fold flat that lift up and lever latch lock together. Fantastic fan placed in the floor draws cool air from ground level pop open vent forces hot air out. Organic carbon power cell with voltage multiplier electronics power's the fan and LED light. Cover inner walls with felt or carpeting. Solar panel charges up organic carbon power cell. idea for you.
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Foamed Aluminum core Aluminum scandium alloy thin panel wall's with rubber weather stripping pop riveted to panels that allows wall's to fold flat that lift up and lever latch lock together. Fantastic fan placed in the floor draws cool air from ground level pop open vent forces hot air out. Organic carbon power cell with voltage multiplier electronics power's the fan and LED light. Cover inner walls with felt or carpeting. Solar panel charges up organic carbon power cell. idea for you.
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lindaroyal8161
I'm 16 minutes into the video - the little wall between the stove and foot area - instead of firebricks, line the osb, stove side, with the same metal that's on walls behind the stove. And, yes, make it a little longer and a little higher.
I like the modifications toward the end. Yes regular plywood instead of osb. I would waterproof the underside also. All in all, good design, fun to build and use. Could be a proto type for homeless shelters, better than tents and tarps.
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I'm 16 minutes into the video - the little wall between the stove and foot area - instead of firebricks, line the osb, stove side, with the same metal that's on walls behind the stove. And, yes, make it a little longer and a little higher.
I like the modifications toward the end. Yes regular plywood instead of osb. I would waterproof the underside also. All in all, good design, fun to build and use. Could be a proto type for homeless shelters, better than tents and tarps.
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leeterryjr
Human bodies produce moisture which will be the bane of your build if its sealed. That small gap from not cutting the hole for the stove in the right shape might be a good thing. Heat rises & the moisture humans make is warm (so it should go out the hole. I would use water resist paint on the wood on both sides or do some other treatment to protect them (after I switched to a diff wood or Poor Man's Fiberglass because of the other issue you mentioned) but otherwise not bad.
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Human bodies produce moisture which will be the bane of your build if its sealed. That small gap from not cutting the hole for the stove in the right shape might be a good thing. Heat rises & the moisture humans make is warm (so it should go out the hole. I would use water resist paint on the wood on both sides or do some other treatment to protect them (after I switched to a diff wood or Poor Man's Fiberglass because of the other issue you mentioned) but otherwise not bad.
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urgigrull4013
I get the idea and like it, exceot for the OSB choice and my fear of CO. I saw it in one shot that you had open spaces between the walls, still I would have mounted some fan outlet on the floor just in front of the stove ( CO is heavier than normal air and would probably sink through there )- On the other hand, some hooks, straps on the inside to get organized better, nice built! If you wanted, you could just throw a tarp over the thing to make it waterproof. thx
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I get the idea and like it, exceot for the OSB choice and my fear of CO. I saw it in one shot that you had open spaces between the walls, still I would have mounted some fan outlet on the floor just in front of the stove ( CO is heavier than normal air and would probably sink through there )- On the other hand, some hooks, straps on the inside to get organized better, nice built! If you wanted, you could just throw a tarp over the thing to make it waterproof. thx
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liamburge463
Here's my suggestion for the next video: 1. instead of osb, use a aluminium frame with corrugated plastic used for signs etc) - it's waterproof, extremely light and the air will act as a minor insulator.
2. Get rid of the stove and use outside campfire if you need heating, use your flue pipe over the fire (not in the fire) - more space inside, you run the pipe in and it will pull cold fresh air, heat it up and warm your camper without co going up.
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Here's my suggestion for the next video: 1. instead of osb, use a aluminium frame with corrugated plastic used for signs etc) - it's waterproof, extremely light and the air will act as a minor insulator.
2. Get rid of the stove and use outside campfire if you need heating, use your flue pipe over the fire (not in the fire) - more space inside, you run the pipe in and it will pull cold fresh air, heat it up and warm your camper without co going up.
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jackiephi6310
in such a tiny place perhaps the stove would be better off halfway up the wall let the stove pipe stick out further and then you would have all the space under it for your legs and feet and even storage. just an idea. you can also put one of those heat activated fans on top of the stove. It would blow the heat around rather than allowing one corner to get extra hot.
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in such a tiny place perhaps the stove would be better off halfway up the wall let the stove pipe stick out further and then you would have all the space under it for your legs and feet and even storage. just an idea. you can also put one of those heat activated fans on top of the stove. It would blow the heat around rather than allowing one corner to get extra hot.
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jamesd7874
Maybe,
Use Marine Plyboard for walls
Premium product, but, they make boat cabinetry from it (and, I used it under my 750 Litre Marine tank, so. .. . Good!
Also, you need a USB powered extractor fan
Improve air flow a bit
And, last tip. .. Maybe seal the inside too with something (Not needed with marine ply)
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Maybe,
Use Marine Plyboard for walls
Premium product, but, they make boat cabinetry from it (and, I used it under my 750 Litre Marine tank, so. .. . Good!
Also, you need a USB powered extractor fan
Improve air flow a bit
And, last tip. .. Maybe seal the inside too with something (Not needed with marine ply)
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mog_vlogs
Unrelated to the video but just a general question. How do you decide what sort of camp you're going to do I'm getting into camping recently and doing my third camping trip this weekend. I can't fathom how you decide yeah. I'll do this next. It baffles the kind.
Love the content and you're an inspiration to many!
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Unrelated to the video but just a general question. How do you decide what sort of camp you're going to do I'm getting into camping recently and doing my third camping trip this weekend. I can't fathom how you decide yeah. I'll do this next. It baffles the kind.
Love the content and you're an inspiration to many!
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lKHAOSI
Love the vids TA! Could you try doing a video where you try out the Tom’s tracker knife from Tops knives From my time in the military and bush crafting I really enjoy it. I would just like to get your two cents on it in a vid. Or possibly tricks I don’t even know, because I have learned a lot from you.
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Love the vids TA! Could you try doing a video where you try out the Tom’s tracker knife from Tops knives From my time in the military and bush crafting I really enjoy it. I would just like to get your two cents on it in a vid. Or possibly tricks I don’t even know, because I have learned a lot from you.
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janreynolds2476
I didn't think of this before, but for your seams, you could use that really light foam for sealing windows. Attaching it to all the edges would allow them to compact when you put the cabin together. It would maybe help with keeping out bugs and some of the rain. Just an idea. Thanks for the video
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I didn't think of this before, but for your seams, you could use that really light foam for sealing windows. Attaching it to all the edges would allow them to compact when you put the cabin together. It would maybe help with keeping out bugs and some of the rain. Just an idea. Thanks for the video
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StruggleMuggle-n6d
Looking forward to V2 of the flatpack camper. This video made me wonder about light, strong materials you could use other than OSB and introduced me to dibond, which I have never seen before but am now curious to see if it's usable in this application. Thanks for the vid and all you do. Cheers!
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Looking forward to V2 of the flatpack camper. This video made me wonder about light, strong materials you could use other than OSB and introduced me to dibond, which I have never seen before but am now curious to see if it's usable in this application. Thanks for the vid and all you do. Cheers!
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Tuur75
21: 32 love the build, but if it's even a bit warmer you could even open the right panel right Lay it flat on some firewood poles. Make some kind of porch. Then you'll have much more room, you sit dry and have the heater in your back! Maybe paint the inside of that wall to so it's rain protected.
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21: 32 love the build, but if it's even a bit warmer you could even open the right panel right Lay it flat on some firewood poles. Make some kind of porch. Then you'll have much more room, you sit dry and have the heater in your back! Maybe paint the inside of that wall to so it's rain protected.
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ageiger518
Well you've basically built yourself a dog house so just be careful and don't upset the missis. LOL. All in all, I like it, Id change a few things myself, but all in all I like what you've done with it! I'd love to have land and the ability to do something like this myself. Cheers man!
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Well you've basically built yourself a dog house so just be careful and don't upset the missis. LOL. All in all, I like it, Id change a few things myself, but all in all I like what you've done with it! I'd love to have land and the ability to do something like this myself. Cheers man!
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thizizliz
Love the changes - it looks simpler to set up / take down and also more finished. I love the idea of being able to look up at the stars before sleep. Very clever design. More so than the last one - but you've always been that way - looking at things and improving them. Well done.
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Love the changes - it looks simpler to set up / take down and also more finished. I love the idea of being able to look up at the stars before sleep. Very clever design. More so than the last one - but you've always been that way - looking at things and improving them. Well done.
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keithmiller4358
To drill acrylic/pmma, use a blunt drill bit or cutter to 'melt' though it. grind the edge off the bit to make it completely blunt. Always slightly oversize holes for fasteners, and you should be ok. If you get cracks propagating from a hole or edge, always stop drill them.
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To drill acrylic/pmma, use a blunt drill bit or cutter to 'melt' though it. grind the edge off the bit to make it completely blunt. Always slightly oversize holes for fasteners, and you should be ok. If you get cracks propagating from a hole or edge, always stop drill them.
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forendetta8164
Incredible this shelter, an American from the woodsbound outdoors chain made a little bit of the same loan. But I prefer yours to look more solid. If you want to take a look, he's tested it and apparently, he's taking it everywhere with him. Thanks for sharing.
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Incredible this shelter, an American from the woodsbound outdoors chain made a little bit of the same loan. But I prefer yours to look more solid. If you want to take a look, he's tested it and apparently, he's taking it everywhere with him. Thanks for sharing.
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bigsid1984
A secret to drilling it the acrylic is you run your drill in reverse then go forward and go reverse then go forward. So I was going in reverse. It’s getting hot and it’s melting for acrylic. So when you go forward, it makes a smooth hole doesn’t crack.
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A secret to drilling it the acrylic is you run your drill in reverse then go forward and go reverse then go forward. So I was going in reverse. It’s getting hot and it’s melting for acrylic. So when you go forward, it makes a smooth hole doesn’t crack.
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backhouse2k5
TAOutdoors Little tip for cutting Acrylic: If you have a circular saw; take the blade off and put it on backwards. The teeth grind rather than tear. And for drilling, heal up your awl and pierce it through. Clean the burr with a utility knife afterwards.
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TAOutdoors Little tip for cutting Acrylic: If you have a circular saw; take the blade off and put it on backwards. The teeth grind rather than tear. And for drilling, heal up your awl and pierce it through. Clean the burr with a utility knife afterwards.
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