My condolences on your loss, Hey that cauiflour crust recipe looks fantastic, I'm going to give it a go. Yes Jays good company he makes me laugh too.. Especially when he cooks and yums out loud lolll Happy New Year Cindy.
Jay with the purchase of a new snowmobile, have you given some thought to building a small outbuilding to house the ski-doo? Make it with doors on both ends to drive in and drive out. Add to that with the new heater buddy, insulate the shed so you can turn that heater on and heat up your new snowmobile a bit before starting it on those -30 plus bitter cold nights. I know your building an new addition on the cabin, so lots going on right now, but the new snow machine is a major investment and a small shed to protect it and provide a way to apply some heat will save you some grief and is worth it in my opinion. By the way, we here in Maine have a saying "if you like to ride a snowmobile, buy a Ski-Doo, if you like to work on a snowmobile, buy an Arctic Cat" :-)
You know you've got snow back home in down under right? A buddy of mine that lives in Brisbane goes down to the snow to some mountians once a year. @TarquinTheTall
I love how you take the advice of your viewers and put it into action. So many people put their pride ahead of common sense. As you have stated you are learning as you go. Great job. And congrats on your new snow machine.
I ‘ve watched you for a long time, and you’re humble spirit and self-deprecating humor makes you one of my favorite RUclips friends. Hope you had a merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family! Congratulations on the new snowmobile as well!
Hello Jay! I noted your new extension flooring plywood is "Canoe" brand. The town of Canoe joins my city of Salmon Arm. The Canoe mill has been operating for 60 years and employs 100's of Staff in the mill and folks working in the woods. So thank you for supporting our local businesses. Happy New Year and keep up the fine work! Lots of fun for us to watch too! Wayne Salmon Arm BC
I took my family to Cancun on Dec 19 - 26 to spend X-mas in the tropics, just got back a few days ago. While there, I watched Jay Legere on our hotel's 65 inch screen and my family (including a 15 year old teen daughter got hooked). Each day after excusions (snorkeling in Cancun bay, driving a speed boat through mangroves, swimming with turtles at Akumal or Cenotes cave snorkeling), they wanted to come back and watch this channel. Crazy. I explained the incredible footage, the amount of work to set up each shot (including drone flybys), the skillful editing, super peaceful musical interludes and the fact that Jay doesn't dwell on a topic too long that makes the videos interesting. They are both subscribing now. It is really the editing and patience he exhibits and quirky sayings that really catches the audience and gets them hooked. Incredible effort for each video in general.
Just a heads up before connecting the 20lbs tank (or bigger 4:26 ) to your buddy heater, install the buddy filter. Your jets will get plugged if you don’t.
Jay, these heaters are great. My husband and I purchased 7 of them along with propane tanks for a homeless camp in Kitchener, Ontario. They are not ideal for a tent, but at -30C it saved a lot of lives. There were up to 15 people sleeping in the tents. They had open fires, so this was safer. Keep warm. Another suggestion, get yourself a shorter splitting stump. I lived in Fort McMurray for 7 years, in a mobile home with 1 1/2" walls. Burned 10 bush cord of wood which we cut ourselves. I did the splitting and stacking on the truck. At the cold temps you are working in, it shouldn't be that much work. Love your channel. The crunch of the snow (coldest day was -50C) reminds me that it is a dry cold unlike Southern Ontario where it is damp.
I don't know where you live, but where I live in Canada it is called a bush cord or standard whatever you like. We had a 3000 sq ft house and heated it with a wood stove. I see by your name you are a wood person so you know the fun of cutting, splitting, stacking and then burning it.
Even with your new sled having a new battery, the secret to cold starting engines in the cold is warming up the battery. If you turn on the lights it will draw low power from the battery and help it warm up. That way it won't slow drag when trying to rotate the starter. Been doing that for 30 years and it helps tremendously.
100% true! Battery temperature can be, and often is, the difference between 'no juice' and full blast. Have a plan to warm up your batteries if needed, people!
All he needs to do is keep a battery tender plugged in at all times and simply plug it in his new power station. I do this at my camp. A small battery tender barely uses any power at all, especially when the battery is 100% charged
It was a Monday morning treat to see a new Jay Legere video uploaded. It looks like you had a great Christmas break. A new propane heater. New slippers. A warm permanent seat for the outhouse! And your new snowmobile is awesome! You have good reasons to be excited. New anything is a good feeling! It's going to be a fun winter watching you build the living room extension to your cabin. Be safe on the ice road. I have learned that "caution" is your middle name. Until next time...Happy New Year!
@ I used one of the approved hoses and had my heater fail due to the oil from the hose plugging the line. I was able to disassemble the unit and clean the oil residue from the feed tube. Installed the filter and have never had another problem
Nice new sled! Congrats!! The channel is almost at 250k Jay! You deserve it. I've never been so excited to watch someone I've never actually met put in a lovely new foam pad in his outhouse. That'll be a game changer. 👍
Hi Jay, I'm very impressed with your decision to take the floor up and put it back down correctly. Nothing worse than doing things twice but like my Dad always said live and learn!! Larry
I am really happy to see you so excited and proud about the new snowmobile! It's an amazing machine, I hope you'll get to enjoy it for a really really long time !
Wow, when you mentioned the grey wolf I was convinced we would see wolf tracks on the way back to the cabin. Another great trip. Loving your new slippers. Happy NewYear!
You’ll love your Ski-Doo. It’s a power house and can pull a lot of weight. Glad to see you make a new outhouse seat. We’ve been using pink or blue board for decades for seats. As far as keeping your floor warmer on the new addition, the pink foam board you used for your outhouse. Cut and place between each floor joist. We doubled up foam board between each giving us 4 inches of insulation and then put our 3/4” plywood down. To prevent rodents we used 1/4 inch hardware cloth which is like metal screen on the bottom of floor joist to close it all in.
Jay, I just wanted you to know we really love tuning in to your channel.. Just good content period, humble down to earth and honestness.. Well done! I just started a mini cabin with my father, we have talked about it for 30yrs. We even cut, all our own lumber and milled it all on our sawmill. I wish I had more footage of it.. I just used my phone and posted “ shorts”. And now…. lol… have gained an appreciation for how much effort goes in to making an actual video, and edit it all… goodnesssss…. This Chanel has been a great inspiration to go and try new things… and challenge yourself…. Make those visions we dream of take shape…. And thank God that we can do these things, and be blessed enough too be able too.. It’s been a life lesson for me, building a cabin... It has shown me what matters the most in life… I don’t think I need to tell you, but it gives you time to elevate “life”. For myself…. It’s spending time with the ones we love, trying to bring these vision, goals, dreams, challenges, in life to fruition… And most of all… Time……. It is the most valuable thing we have, and no amount of money will ever buy back 5 more minutes… enjoy it… and help who we can along the way… God bless you Jay… Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.. East coast New Brunswick..
Oh man, I do love the sound of that engine. A 4-stroke engine just has a nice purr to it. I agree with Timothy Parks about building a "garage" for it. You and your snowmobile with be thankful. The heater buddy looks like it's only burning on one side? BTW, going directly from the outhouse to cooking some thick cut bacon was a little ... disconcerting. LOL!! I can't wait to see what you do next, Jay. I just love watching your progress.
Congratulations Jay on your new Snowmobile! We often bye what we need but sometimes we have to bye what we want as well. The slippers your mom got you were so sweet, nothing like mom still giving what Our sons need. The heater your girl friend got you is a true gift needed .
A reminder that people actually need to take a dump in the wild hahaha might be an out house, but it's the first time I see a bushcraft/wilderness youtuber adress this sh*ty situation hahahahahha love these videos.
I don't think its mentioned enough, but your editing and camera work is really good. Keep at it, happy to see you enjoying yourself with your new snowmobile. Wishing you the best from Thunder Bay!
Jay, Reflectix only has an R-4 value! Check out pole barn insulation. Prodex 10mm plus has an R-22 value! And it rolls out just like Reflectix, making it easy to maneuver around not so easy areas.
Just found the channel a week or so ago and have been binge watching ever since. Love the content and I actually really enjoyed the Labrador trip as well. Looking forward to more and I hope you catch a fish! :)
Great job on redoing the deck. That was no easy task! I really had to laugh at the whole toilet seat replacement scenario. Watching you sit on the seat with the door open, chatting away about how good it is now 😂😂 Love the new snow mobile. Awesome!
Can't wait to see the new addition Jay!!!! The one commentor had a great idea about building ur new snowmobile a shed n putting doors on each end. Protect it at all costs😊. Looking forward to the next video. Always an adventure😊😊. Tyfs God bless you
Keep up the great work jay!!! You could use the buddy heater in the outhouse too I’m suprised you haven’t put a diesel heater in tha cabin !! To help warm up the cabin when you get there look forward to more videos
I might be wrong but I think you’re using a chopping axe to split wood, which is why the axe gets stuck in the wood. A splitting axe would get the job done a lot more effectively.
put some nails or hooks in the rafters from the window to the battery and run the extensioncord you use to run the cabin along the ceiling. No tripping hazard and you can leave it hanging until the next visit.
I bought a polaris ranger northstar ultimate this year, heat, A/C, and the first time I drove it down the trail I had that exact same thought you did "I never imagined myself with something this nice." I put 200 miles on it in 2 days. The previous machine I sold I put 900 miles on in 5 years. Congrats on the new sled! It's ok to splurge on yourself when you know you're going to use it.
You can remove the center post and open up the whole space by framing a double 2x10 header across the space with proper support on each end of the Cabin. This is similar to framing for a large window in case you also go that route.
Word of advice when you connected to your larger tank, make sure you get the filter. Buddies tend to get oily grime where the pilot is and a lot of times the pilot doesn’t wanna light. If you don’t use the filter love the cabin build so far can’t wait to see the addition
What a great Christmas gift to yourself. I love your attitude on redoing the subfloor. If you have to put insulation under the floor, use the form board there also.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. I've watched other channels but I like how you talk throughout and explain what you're doing and also what you're thinking. Context is always enjoyable. Happy New Year from Melbourne Australia. 🎉🎉🎉
Hi Jay, well done with the new snowmobile. For you, it's a necessity, a workhorse in heavy winter conditions. I have a cousin in Sweden, and they used to have an old van with a hole cut in the bottom, just park up and fish away😂
Hey Jay I have the same snowmachine as you, but a 2022 model, it fired up no issues the other weekend at -31° F, it wasn't happy but it started! Also on the original battery. Congrats on the new sled
They make heat activated fans for the Mr. Buddy. I just bought a regular wood stove one ad modified a wire rack to sit on top. Makes it much more efficient.
Congratulations on the new snowmobile, Jay. Just a suggestion for splitting those bigger, tougher blocks. Why not get a splitting maul. I have a 6&1/2 pound one and those bigger blocks split a lot easier.
Agree on the squirrel! Cute little things, but a disaster to homes/roofs and especially cabins. You'll need to close up your roof soon or they'll keep coming to visit! :) Great channel btw!
I'm glad you got another ski-doo. Back in the day when I was a young kid, my dad bought the bright yellow ski-doo plus a caboose, which was pretty cool. Many thanks to Trever!
I work for an insulation company in Ontario, built a cabin with my dad. If you can get more of the insulation you put for your toilet seat, and stick it between the joists, that’d be the easiest and best insulation. The stuff you put down is a good heat reflector, but since it’s on the underside, heat rises, I don’t think it’s going to do much. If it wasn’t for the mice/squirrels etc, I’d just use batt insulation like you’d do in the walls, but I can see why you wouldn’t want to do that. Cheers
A cover over the snow machine at night will help a lot ! Very nice machine ! Maybe a low amp battery charger that you could put on over night when you plan on using the next day .
This is a great video Jay! Love the new snowmobile. You should make sure you use a CO detector with that heater and make sure your tent is well ventilated. Get to fresh air immediately if you get drowsy or experience a headache!
Would you not build a quick and easy shead for the snow mobile to keep it from the cold and ice can use the new heater you got to warm it up before you go out on it
Jay your making leaps and bounds. Such a great family you have. Just like hear in Atlantic Canada. Your new sled is awesome and what you need. I can see your proud and you should be. All hard work deserves reward. Enjoy. Cant wait to see the projects in 2025.
Happy for your new purchase Jay. Well deserved. You have worked your butt off to make this channel enjoyable for all of us to enjoy. Well done and can't wait for your winter content
Living off grid has many challenges. There are lots of off grid videos where one can find and discover ways of getting things done that don't cost much so you can figure out what works best for you. When splitting wood, if the ax gets stuck push it down to remove then turn the log over and hit it again because of the internal knots. Thanks for sharing and have a grand day.
Best way to cut XPS foam is to score it with a xacto-blade about halfway thru and just snap it in half. Kinda like when dealing with drywall. Great vid as always.
Great machine and the 900 ace is a great motor. I have a 2016 Skidoo SE Expedition and it work awesome and has no problem towing weighed sleds behind. You will be real pleased with this machine. Enjoy the machine and I will Enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
New subscriber here. Thanks for sharing the Q&A video. Also, you're the reason why I'm picking up some cheeze-whiz this afternoon. Keep up the great content!
Jay when you get ready to do the framing of walls each stud put a mark on the floor showing where the studs are inside and outside so when you do siding you know where studs and drywall . Always mark the rafters on side of top plat so you have a guide line. Drywall the ceiling first then the walls. When you get to run wiring in the walls make sure you get a metal plate to go over where you draw your holes through the wall so you don't screw or nail through the wire you have put in. For your power into the Cabin I'd dig an 24 inch deep trench from the generator to the cabin put 2 90 degree rigid 90s coming out of ground wrapped in 10mil tape 4 raps per inch 3/4 or 1inch PVC will do.
A tip to keep in mind when taking things apart that you'll need to put back together: Mark each piece with a number and letter at points where they come together. That way you'll be able to put things back in the same place easily. Your floor was small enough it wasn't necessary, but for a bigger project you'll save a lot of time. For example. At the board corners where they came together put a 2A:3A on one corner and a 2B:3B at the other corner (the number represents the board and the letter represents the corner). That way you know where those two sheets come together and the proper orientation. Getting everything back the way it was means the holes for the screws will be in the same places, right above the joists. I'd consider putting a temporary skirt around the deck when you get a chance. Trapping still air underneath will help insulate the floor too. Maybe some sort of velcro strips attached to the deck framing to keep a piece of canvas in place around the sides and front. Easy to put on and remove, yet effective at keeping the air underneath trapped inside when it gets breezy outside.
Being a Northern Canuck myself. Swinging the chunk of wood over your head to split is a bad idea. I'm old and learned my lesson doing that and getting smoked When i stick the axe like that in a block. I have next to the. chopping block. I have a 3 pound hand sledgehammer and a fallers wedge. When I jam the axe I stick wedge next to stuck axe. One or two whacks with 3 pound. Done Enjoy the Winter Bud. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
I’m truly invested in your channel. It’s a treat when I see the new next video. It makes me happy to see your plans work out with your novel experience. Gives someone like me a bit of inspiration.
You talk about that snow mobile the way I talk about my Subaru. I want to retire to the mountains when I retire and always wanted a Subaru. When we sold my dad’s land I finally got one. Love it and intend to drive till I die.
JAY, THE NEW SNOWMOBILE IS A TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!! I'M SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT VIDEOS AND ALL THE NEW CONSTRUCTION 🚧😅. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU 🙏✨. PS THE SNOWMOBILE IS A BEAST 👊.
Beautiful new sled. A few steps up from the VentureLite. lol. Winter is looking great out there. Not so much here on the Rock... so far. Hoping for more snow real soon. I am really enjoying your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Fellow Canadian here, I grew up in snowy NS winters with camps and snowmobiles, live in TO now and your videos make me miss those adventures. Just discovered your channel, looking forward to binging your videos!
Fab. As always. Please don’t move your stove to the new living area and then close it off with doors, curtains, etc. The rest of the cabin will freeze. Open plan is the only practical solution if you’re not keeping a heat source in the kitchen area that will feed heat upstairs.
what a great video as always Jay, so happy you got yourself a new skidoo. Youve worked very hard this last couple yrs that I have watched, and you deserve it. I hope this New Year brings you everything you want and hope for. looking forward to all that it beings. Cheers.
Hi Jay, love your videos. Never seen snow in my life but I love the scenery. Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲. I think you should build a shed for your new snowmobile, happy holidays!
Hi Jay from Columbus, Ohio! So excited to see the addition…Yes to siding! You won’t regret it even tho it will be a lot of work. Your cabin is a gem. 😊
It’s too late now, Jay, but you need to stagger your plywood on your floor joist(and on rafters also )sort of like laying brick. You put a 8’ sheet down, run that row then on next row you would cut 4 foot foot off of your first sheet and then a full 8 foot sheet of plywood and finish out with a half sheet. You are staggering each row where the joints don’t line up. Then finish with whatever takes you to the end of the floor. That add strength and makes the floor more rigid. Not sure if I am making sense but I would suggest using it for sure when you do your decking on the roof. I hope I’m helping out. I’ve done this kind of work for 45 years.
Hey Jay, good choice on the machine and yes you should expect many years of a great partnership but you must look after it. I know you will. I really enjoy your channel.
My husband and I used to watch you together and he passed away 12/9. I’ll continue to watch by myself. But you gave us a lot of good laughs, Jay.
good luck and health and happy new year
I'm very sorry for your loss.
@@theglamgram so sorry for your loss. I am happy you will continue to join us and watch Jay's adventures. ❤️🙏
My condolences on your loss, Hey that cauiflour crust recipe looks fantastic, I'm going to give it a go. Yes Jays good company he makes me laugh too.. Especially when he cooks and yums out loud lolll Happy New Year Cindy.
Jay with the purchase of a new snowmobile, have you given some thought to building a small outbuilding to house the ski-doo? Make it with doors on both ends to drive in and drive out. Add to that with the new heater buddy, insulate the shed so you can turn that heater on and heat up your new snowmobile a bit before starting it on those -30 plus bitter cold nights. I know your building an new addition on the cabin, so lots going on right now, but the new snow machine is a major investment and a small shed to protect it and provide a way to apply some heat will save you some grief and is worth it in my opinion. By the way, we here in Maine have a saying "if you like to ride a snowmobile, buy a Ski-Doo, if you like to work on a snowmobile, buy an Arctic Cat" :-)
That’s a great idea.
Yes!! Great Idea!!!
I was going to suggest the same thing 😜
Yes great thinkn😊
For sure great idea insulated with 2” styrofoam and will warm up quick…
I'm Australian and I've never even seen snow.... The whole ice fishing with a chair leg scene in the dark of a freezing night has gobsmacked me. 😮
Got to come to Canada to experience it!!
Common way of life in Minnesota 😊
I'm in the UK and we rarely see that amount of cold so that lakes freeze even in Scotland.
You know you've got snow back home in down under right? A buddy of mine that lives in Brisbane goes down to the snow to some mountians once a year. @TarquinTheTall
@Villepillle yes. I do know. But I have lived in Bali for 35 years so...yeah...I kind of miss weather. That's why I love watching channels like this.
I love how you take the advice of your viewers and put it into action. So many people put their pride ahead of common sense. As you have stated you are learning as you go. Great job. And congrats on your new snow machine.
I ‘ve watched you for a long time, and you’re humble spirit and self-deprecating humor makes you one of my favorite RUclips friends. Hope you had a merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family! Congratulations on the new snowmobile as well!
Hello Jay!
I noted your new extension flooring plywood is "Canoe" brand. The town of Canoe joins my city of Salmon Arm. The Canoe mill has been operating for 60 years and employs 100's of Staff in the mill and folks working in the woods. So thank you for supporting our local businesses.
Happy New Year and keep up the fine work! Lots of fun for us to watch too!
Wayne
Salmon Arm BC
One Squirrel , means more around. Need to seal up entrance ….no way to eliminate squirrels one at a time. Snow looks like fun
I took my family to Cancun on Dec 19 - 26 to spend X-mas in the tropics, just got back a few days ago. While there, I watched Jay Legere on our hotel's 65 inch screen and my family (including a 15 year old teen daughter got hooked). Each day after excusions (snorkeling in Cancun bay, driving a speed boat through mangroves, swimming with turtles at Akumal or Cenotes cave snorkeling), they wanted to come back and watch this channel. Crazy. I explained the incredible footage, the amount of work to set up each shot (including drone flybys), the skillful editing, super peaceful musical interludes and the fact that Jay doesn't dwell on a topic too long that makes the videos interesting. They are both subscribing now. It is really the editing and patience he exhibits and quirky sayings that really catches the audience and gets them hooked. Incredible effort for each video in general.
Just a heads up before connecting the 20lbs tank (or bigger 4:26 ) to your buddy heater, install the buddy filter. Your jets will get plugged if you don’t.
Jay, these heaters are great. My husband and I purchased 7 of them along with propane tanks for a homeless camp in Kitchener, Ontario. They are not ideal for a tent, but at -30C it saved a lot of lives. There were up to 15 people sleeping in the tents. They had open fires, so this was safer. Keep warm.
Another suggestion, get yourself a shorter splitting stump. I lived in Fort McMurray for 7 years, in a mobile home with 1 1/2" walls. Burned 10 bush cord of wood which we cut ourselves. I did the splitting and stacking on the truck. At the cold temps you are working in, it shouldn't be that much work. Love your channel. The crunch of the snow (coldest day was -50C) reminds me that it is a dry cold unlike Southern Ontario where it is damp.
What is a bush cord?
@joewoodchuck3824 Well, a bush cord is a 4'x4'x8'.
I don't know where you live, but where I live in Canada it is called a bush cord or standard whatever you like. We had a 3000 sq ft house and heated it with a wood stove. I see by your name you are a wood person so you know the fun of cutting, splitting, stacking and then burning it.
Even with your new sled having a new battery, the secret to cold starting engines in the cold is warming up the battery. If you turn on the lights it will draw low power from the battery and help it warm up. That way it won't slow drag when trying to rotate the starter. Been doing that for 30 years and it helps tremendously.
100% true! Battery temperature can be, and often is, the difference between 'no juice' and full blast. Have a plan to warm up your batteries if needed, people!
All he needs to do is keep a battery tender plugged in at all times and simply plug it in his new power station. I do this at my camp. A small battery tender barely uses any power at all, especially when the battery is 100% charged
@@remotetrapper8991 Sure but not very practical.
@@remotetrapper8991. Solar charger would do it. Trickle away
It was a Monday morning treat to see a new Jay Legere video uploaded. It looks like you had a great Christmas break. A new propane heater. New slippers. A warm permanent seat for the outhouse! And your new snowmobile is awesome! You have good reasons to be excited. New anything is a good feeling! It's going to be a fun winter watching you build the living room extension to your cabin. Be safe on the ice road. I have learned that "caution" is your middle name. Until next time...Happy New Year!
It is a Monday morning treat. Long-term follower, God bless you in the new year.
dont forget a filter for your big buddy heater. Its a must
Beat me to it
certain hoses dont require a filter from what the big buddy website lists.
@ I used one of the approved hoses and had my heater fail due to the oil from the hose plugging the line. I was able to disassemble the unit and clean the oil residue from the feed tube. Installed the filter and have never had another problem
Yeah, check out , old Steve Wallis videos. He says same thing, and shows a clogged line on a buddy heater. due to contaminants in the propane.
Hello from Romania!
You should build an shed for that snowmobile.
Nice new sled! Congrats!! The channel is almost at 250k Jay! You deserve it.
I've never been so excited to watch someone I've never actually met put in a lovely new foam pad in his outhouse. That'll be a game changer. 👍
The snowmobile is awesome!! You earned it.
Ok!!! Now you got the reflectix right!! I insulated my whole cabin build...that stuff is amazing!!!
Hi Jay, I'm very impressed with your decision to take the floor up and put it back down correctly. Nothing worse than doing things twice but like my Dad always said live and learn!! Larry
I am really happy to see you so excited and proud about the new snowmobile! It's an amazing machine, I hope you'll get to enjoy it for a really really long time !
That cut from the outhouse straight to the frying pan hit really hard 🤣
I was thinking the same.
I like the new investment , also the pink in the outhouse , i can feel the heat already
Maybe if he did it the other way. Pan to potty
Wow, when you mentioned the grey wolf I was convinced we would see wolf tracks on the way back to the cabin. Another great trip. Loving your new slippers. Happy NewYear!
It would be so creepy to realize you were stalked by a predator! 😱
Plan your work, work your plan! Nice going from an old guy!!
You’ll love your Ski-Doo. It’s a power house and can pull a lot of weight. Glad to see you make a new outhouse seat. We’ve been using pink or blue board for decades for seats. As far as keeping your floor warmer on the new addition, the pink foam board you used for your outhouse. Cut and place between each floor joist. We doubled up foam board between each giving us 4 inches of insulation and then put our 3/4” plywood down. To prevent rodents we used 1/4 inch hardware cloth which is like metal screen on the bottom of floor joist to close it all in.
Jay, I just wanted you to know we really love tuning in to your channel..
Just good content period, humble down to earth and honestness.. Well done!
I just started a mini cabin with my father, we have talked about it for 30yrs. We even cut, all our own lumber and milled it all on our sawmill. I wish I had more footage of it.. I just used my phone and posted “ shorts”. And now…. lol… have gained an appreciation for how much effort goes in to making an actual video, and edit it all… goodnesssss….
This Chanel has been a great inspiration to go and try new things… and challenge yourself….
Make those visions we dream of take shape…. And thank God that we can do these things, and be blessed enough too be able too..
It’s been a life lesson for me, building a cabin...
It has shown me
what matters the most in life… I don’t think I need to tell you, but it gives you time to elevate “life”.
For myself…. It’s spending time with the ones we love, trying to bring these vision, goals, dreams, challenges, in life to fruition… And most of all… Time……. It is the most valuable thing we have, and no amount of money will ever buy back 5 more minutes… enjoy it… and help who we can along the way…
God bless you Jay…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..
East coast New Brunswick..
Oh man, I do love the sound of that engine. A 4-stroke engine just has a nice purr to it. I agree with Timothy Parks about building a "garage" for it. You and your snowmobile with be thankful. The heater buddy looks like it's only burning on one side? BTW, going directly from the outhouse to cooking some thick cut bacon was a little ... disconcerting. LOL!! I can't wait to see what you do next, Jay. I just love watching your progress.
Congratulations Jay on your new Snowmobile! We often bye what we need but sometimes we have to bye what we want as well. The slippers your mom got you were so sweet, nothing like mom still giving what Our sons need. The heater your girl friend got you is a true gift needed .
A reminder that people actually need to take a dump in the wild hahaha might be an out house, but it's the first time I see a bushcraft/wilderness youtuber adress this sh*ty situation hahahahahha love these videos.
I don't think its mentioned enough, but your editing and camera work is really good. Keep at it, happy to see you enjoying yourself with your new snowmobile. Wishing you the best from Thunder Bay!
Jay, Reflectix only has an R-4 value! Check out pole barn insulation. Prodex 10mm plus has an R-22 value! And it rolls out just like Reflectix, making it easy to maneuver around not so easy areas.
Well, congratulations on the purchase And as always, thank you for uploading. Hope you are keeping well, my friend.
Awesome looking snow machine Jay
Caught myself getting excited to see the newest NWT video. Snow life makes me jealous...😂 Keeping it real "Jay"
I’m going to buy a heater for my garage thanks for the info jay much appreciated and happy new year .. who knits yr beautiful sweater s love them.
Summer is nice but nothing beats a cold winter. No bears. No bugs. Great channel man.
Just found the channel a week or so ago and have been binge watching ever since. Love the content and I actually really enjoyed the Labrador trip as well. Looking forward to more and I hope you catch a fish! :)
Same. I think from watching Outdoor boyz.
Enjoyed this episode!
So excited to watch the changes to your cabin.
Congratulations on your new snow machine. She's a beauty
Jay you work so hard you deserve upgrades and you deserve nice things that will in rich your life out there. Keep kicking ass.
Dude! Road plowed, the warming seat and the new Skidoo pack mule! 🎉good play to end the year…
You're such an inspiration Jay! It's always a pleasure to watch your journey and listen to your plans.
The new snowmobile is a beast!
Great job on redoing the deck. That was no easy task!
I really had to laugh at the whole toilet seat replacement scenario. Watching you sit on the seat with the door open, chatting away about how good it is now 😂😂
Love the new snow mobile. Awesome!
Good luck fishing Jay
Looked like only one panel in your Buddy heater was lit. Should be both. Nice sled.
I noticed that, also.
In order to work on high, 18,000 btu it needs two one bottles, it will only go to medium with one one pound bottle. I have one it works great.
Another great one Jay! I would completely open up the wall and put a header in.. But do what you do, I love watching..
Good idea. Although for heating purposes do something on ceiling to hold hot air.
Great video Jay
Loving the new video style.i feel like I'm there working you.just so cosy. Thank you Jay. Jason,boston,UK.
Love the new skidoo. Great job on the floor rework. Lot of work but I think you will be happy with the results!! Stay safe my friend!
Can't wait to see the new addition Jay!!!! The one commentor had a great idea about building ur new snowmobile a shed n putting doors on each end. Protect it at all costs😊. Looking forward to the next video. Always an adventure😊😊. Tyfs God bless you
Keep up the great work jay!!! You could use the buddy heater in the outhouse too I’m suprised you haven’t put a diesel heater in tha cabin !! To help warm up the cabin when you get there look forward to more videos
I might be wrong but I think you’re using a chopping axe to split wood, which is why the axe gets stuck in the wood. A splitting axe would get the job done a lot more effectively.
put some nails or hooks in the rafters from the window to the battery and run the extensioncord you use to run the cabin along the ceiling. No tripping hazard and you can leave it hanging until the next visit.
I bought a polaris ranger northstar ultimate this year, heat, A/C, and the first time I drove it down the trail I had that exact same thought you did "I never imagined myself with something this nice." I put 200 miles on it in 2 days. The previous machine I sold I put 900 miles on in 5 years. Congrats on the new sled! It's ok to splurge on yourself when you know you're going to use it.
You can remove the center post and open up the whole space by framing a double 2x10 header across the space with proper support on each end of the Cabin. This is similar to framing for a large window in case you also go that route.
Both burners should be lit if it's on high.
I love these videos! So lucky to have a place like that, great job from a warm wet Ireland 🇮🇪
Word of advice when you connected to your larger tank, make sure you get the filter. Buddies tend to get oily grime where the pilot is and a lot of times the pilot doesn’t wanna light. If you don’t use the filter love the cabin build so far can’t wait to see the addition
Jay, I so look forward to watching all of your videos! Keep up the great work on the cabin.
congrats jay! u deserve the best equipment in that environment.
I would definitely keep the wood stove ther and jus add a second one really heat the cabin up
What a great Christmas gift to yourself. I love your attitude on redoing the subfloor. If you have to put insulation under the floor, use the form board there also.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. I've watched other channels but I like how you talk throughout and explain what you're doing and also what you're thinking. Context is always enjoyable. Happy New Year from Melbourne Australia. 🎉🎉🎉
It’s prime time for cabin build to kick into high gear. It’s going to be an awesome winter for ya! Giv’r!
Hi Jay, well done with the new snowmobile. For you, it's a necessity, a workhorse in heavy winter conditions. I have a cousin in Sweden, and they used to have an old van with a hole cut in the bottom, just park up and fish away😂
Hey Jay
I have the same snowmachine as you, but a 2022 model, it fired up no issues the other weekend at -31° F, it wasn't happy but it started! Also on the original battery. Congrats on the new sled
During the end of that video it just hit me. you set it right Don't be in a rush. You are under no time constraint.
Congratulations on the new machine! Looks deadly 🔥
They make heat activated fans for the Mr. Buddy. I just bought a regular wood stove one ad modified a wire rack to sit on top. Makes it much more efficient.
Congratulations on the new snowmobile, Jay. Just a suggestion for splitting those bigger, tougher blocks. Why not get a splitting maul. I have a 6&1/2 pound one and those bigger blocks split a lot easier.
Adding siding your cabin would be awesome. Can't wait to see more of the progress on the extension for now.
Agree on the squirrel! Cute little things, but a disaster to homes/roofs and especially cabins. You'll need to close up your roof soon or they'll keep coming to visit! :) Great channel btw!
Jay you made the best decision on your new sled...I have been riding Skidoo all my life...900 ace is a bullet proof motor...👍👍😎
You deserve nice things Jay. I’m glad you gifted yourself something nice. Happy New Year from Nova Scotia!❤
Great job Jay . Love coming along on the adventures TY
Good for you Jay!! You deserve that snow machine!!! Have fun with it !!! Love your videos!!!❤️❤️
that plug on the snow mobile would be nice to plug it into your generator to keep the block heater warm.
easier to start during the super cold temps.
I'm glad you got another ski-doo. Back in the day when I was a young kid, my dad bought the bright yellow ski-doo plus a caboose, which was pretty cool. Many thanks to Trever!
I work for an insulation company in Ontario, built a cabin with my dad.
If you can get more of the insulation you put for your toilet seat, and stick it between the joists, that’d be the easiest and best insulation.
The stuff you put down is a good heat reflector, but since it’s on the underside, heat rises, I don’t think it’s going to do much.
If it wasn’t for the mice/squirrels etc, I’d just use batt insulation like you’d do in the walls, but I can see why you wouldn’t want to do that.
Cheers
A cover over the snow machine at night will help a lot ! Very nice machine ! Maybe a low amp battery charger that you could put on over night when you plan on using the next day .
This is a great video Jay! Love the new snowmobile. You should make sure you use a CO detector with that heater and make sure your tent is well ventilated. Get to fresh air immediately if you get drowsy or experience a headache!
Would you not build a quick and easy shead for the snow mobile to keep it from the cold and ice can use the new heater you got to warm it up before you go out on it
When I am stressed out at work and need to decompress, I watch your videos. Thank you.
Jay your making leaps and bounds.
Such a great family you have. Just like hear in Atlantic Canada.
Your new sled is awesome and what you need.
I can see your proud and you should be. All hard work deserves reward.
Enjoy. Cant wait to see the projects in 2025.
Happy for your new purchase Jay. Well deserved. You have worked your butt off to make this channel enjoyable for all of us to enjoy.
Well done and can't wait for your winter content
Living off grid has many challenges. There are lots of off grid videos where one can find and discover ways of getting things done that don't cost much so you can figure out what works best for you. When splitting wood, if the ax gets stuck push it down to remove then turn the log over and hit it again because of the internal knots. Thanks for sharing and have a grand day.
Best way to cut XPS foam is to score it with a xacto-blade about halfway thru and just snap it in half. Kinda like when dealing with drywall.
Great vid as always.
Thrilled for you and your new snow mobile❤❤. New watcher here from Oregon , USA
Great machine and the 900 ace is a great motor. I have a 2016 Skidoo SE Expedition and it work awesome and has no problem towing weighed sleds behind. You will be real pleased with this machine. Enjoy the machine and I will Enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
New subscriber here. Thanks for sharing the Q&A video. Also, you're the reason why I'm picking up some cheeze-whiz this afternoon. Keep up the great content!
Jay when you get ready to do the framing of walls each stud put a mark on the floor showing where the studs are inside and outside so when you do siding you know where studs and drywall . Always mark the rafters on side of top plat so you have a guide line. Drywall the ceiling first then the walls. When you get to run wiring in the walls make sure you get a metal plate to go over where you draw your holes through the wall so you don't screw or nail through the wire you have put in. For your power into the Cabin I'd dig an 24 inch deep trench from the generator to the cabin put 2 90 degree rigid 90s coming out of ground wrapped in 10mil tape 4 raps per inch 3/4 or 1inch PVC will do.
A tip to keep in mind when taking things apart that you'll need to put back together: Mark each piece with a number and letter at points where they come together. That way you'll be able to put things back in the same place easily. Your floor was small enough it wasn't necessary, but for a bigger project you'll save a lot of time. For example. At the board corners where they came together put a 2A:3A on one corner and a 2B:3B at the other corner (the number represents the board and the letter represents the corner). That way you know where those two sheets come together and the proper orientation. Getting everything back the way it was means the holes for the screws will be in the same places, right above the joists.
I'd consider putting a temporary skirt around the deck when you get a chance. Trapping still air underneath will help insulate the floor too. Maybe some sort of velcro strips attached to the deck framing to keep a piece of canvas in place around the sides and front. Easy to put on and remove, yet effective at keeping the air underneath trapped inside when it gets breezy outside.
Being a Northern Canuck myself.
Swinging the chunk of wood over your head to split is a bad idea.
I'm old and learned my lesson doing that and getting smoked
When i stick the axe like that in a block.
I have next to the. chopping block.
I have a 3 pound hand sledgehammer and a fallers wedge.
When I jam the axe I stick wedge next to stuck axe. One or two whacks with 3 pound.
Done
Enjoy the Winter Bud. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Eye protection?
I’m truly invested in your channel. It’s a treat when I see the new next video. It makes me happy to see your plans work out with your novel experience. Gives someone like me a bit of inspiration.
That new snowmobile is beautiful and the black is perfect! Happy New Year from Ohio, USA!
You talk about that snow mobile the way I talk about my Subaru. I want to retire to the mountains when I retire and always wanted a Subaru. When we sold my dad’s land I finally got one. Love it and intend to drive till I die.
JAY, THE NEW SNOWMOBILE IS A TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!! I'M SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT VIDEOS AND ALL THE NEW CONSTRUCTION 🚧😅. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU 🙏✨. PS THE SNOWMOBILE IS A BEAST 👊.
Beautiful new sled. A few steps up from the VentureLite. lol. Winter is looking great out there. Not so much here on the Rock... so far. Hoping for more snow real soon. I am really enjoying your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Fellow Canadian here, I grew up in snowy NS winters with camps and snowmobiles, live in TO now and your videos make me miss those adventures. Just discovered your channel, looking forward to binging your videos!
Your edit on this video was top notch! Voiceover of the floor removal was a solid choice.
Enjoying your videos a ton.
Be well.
Fab. As always. Please don’t move your stove to the new living area and then close it off with doors, curtains, etc. The rest of the cabin will freeze. Open plan is the only practical solution if you’re not keeping a heat source in the kitchen area that will feed heat upstairs.
what a great video as always Jay, so happy you got yourself a new skidoo. Youve worked very hard this last couple yrs that I have watched, and you deserve it. I hope this New Year brings you everything you want and hope for. looking forward to all that it beings. Cheers.
Hi Jay, love your videos. Never seen snow in my life but I love the scenery. Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲. I think you should build a shed for your new snowmobile, happy holidays!
Hi Jay from Columbus, Ohio! So excited to see the addition…Yes to siding! You won’t regret it even tho it will be a lot of work. Your cabin is a gem. 😊
It’s too late now, Jay, but you need to stagger your plywood on your floor joist(and on rafters also )sort of like laying brick. You put a 8’ sheet down, run that row then on next row you would cut 4 foot foot off of your first sheet and then a full 8 foot sheet of plywood and finish out with a half sheet. You are staggering each row where the joints don’t line up. Then finish with whatever takes you to the end of the floor. That add strength and makes the floor more rigid. Not sure if I am making sense but I would suggest using it for sure when you do your decking on the roof. I hope I’m helping out. I’ve done this kind of work for 45 years.
Hey Jay, good choice on the machine and yes you should expect many years of a great partnership but you must look after it. I know you will. I really enjoy your channel.