Channel: Kusk Bushcraft

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Description: In this video I begin a new series where I build a small log home in the back country of Alberta, Canada. This video shows the first two days of building, along with the morning of the third day. I get my temporary camp set up (which is where I will sleep until my log home is completed), build a saw horse, select a building site, and build the frame for my home during this video. I hope everyone enjoys this video series. Let me know what you think of this type of video in the comments section below. Thank you to everyone who watches. FAQ: Where does this video take place? Alberta, Canada. I am building this log home on a plot of private land I have permission to be on. The location is about an hour drive from any developed area. The hike to get to my log home is about 6 km. Are there dangerous animals in this area? Yes. This area is home to black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, cougars, and coyotes. Do I carry anything to protect myself from these dangerous animals? No. In the summer months I carry bear spray, but in the winter the spray would freeze. What kind of tarp do I use? It's a homemade waxed cloth tarp measuring 6' X 6'. It's a small tarp, but it does the trick. I plan to make a new one soon that is a bit bigger. I will film the process and make a video on it. What hatchet, saw, and knife do I use? Hatchet - unknown (it was bought at an antique store for 8$ and it has no makers mark). Saw - Bahco 21" peg tooth saw blade. Wood frame is made by me. I have a video on how I made the saw, here's the link: youtu.be/HKQ23GfCH44 Knife - Helle Sigmund How cold was it on this trip? Not very cold. Between -5 Degrees Celsius and -10 Degrees Celsius. What is my sleeping setup? Two 100% queen sized wool blankets, a foam insulating sleep pad, and a rubberized ground sheet. Why do I cut down trees? All the trees I cut down were dead-standing. Dead-standing trees are usually quite dry, which is desirable for building material and firewood. Cutting down these dead trees does not negatively impact the environment; it actually promotes new growth within the forest. How big is the log home I am building? It measures about 8' x 8' at the base, and the peak is about 10 feet or so off of the ground. This size will allow me to have a bed inside, along with a fire to stay warm. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me in the comments section below, or email me at kuskbushcraft@gmail.com