Extremely cool: Life in a small cabin in Fairbanks, Alaska

[NatureCabins]

@KnightOfWangernumb Probably it's just convenience. Hauling water from a nearby laundromat is easier than melting snow. It actually takes a lot of energy (electricity) to melt snow, and time.

[BADBOYLG]

I just have one question. Where do you shower? lol

[NatureCabins]

@BADBOYLG Cabin lovers here shower at the university gym, the public swimming pool, or a laundromat. Oh yea, they may beg a shower from an apartment-dwelling friend.

[mooosehammer]

Try looking into composting toilets. They are inexpensive. Very clean. Odor free and can be used indoors. Forget all that running outside in the sub-zero weather when nature calls.

[NatureCabins]

@mooosehammer Nature cabins has two cabins with a Biolet (brand) composting toilet. These composting toilets work well, but the variable heat setting needs constant monitoring to work right.

[JimFariello]

Very interesting. Looks like we lived years ago when I was a kid. We may soon be back to that as the world continues on the path we are locked into/

[nbkcq28]

Pretty nice cabin. How far do you have to drive to get the water? Also, if you melted snow, would it be drinkable or suitable for bathing? Also, would a solar water system be suitable at your location? Thanks.

[NatureCabins]

@nbkcq28 Water is not too far away. It's available from coin-operated faucets in laundromats (three miles away), and from the place shown in the video (five miles away but cheaper).

[bwcinci9]

Nice video -- props for roughing it without plumbing :)

[lk1dare]

wow, that was different. cool though

[MrMrsteve01]

Wow how do u do it?

[1707054]

Great video! I suppose you and the gang get a 'loaded up on goodies' hotel room once in a while as a treat or micro vacation?! Its a great way out there by yourselves surrounded by unspoiled land to enjoy a true connection with yourself and nature and there's nothing bad about that!! perfect environment to relax and get work done!

[treintjefop]

WOW I got so cold watching this! but I like it

[remastered1950ford]

hello ,from sunny florida. your video is great

[wqfs650]

Way Cool Cabin. :)

[MyHauntedExcursions]

The editing, sound, music and pretty much everything was EXACTLY like cribs. Very impressive. Really great job.

[NatureCabins]

@MyHauntedExcursions Thank you to everyone who commented on the video production.

[zuniga6412]

I would worry about a bear bashing the door in!

[NatureCabins]

@zuniga6412 Bears are rare in Fairbanks and 'suburbs'. About four years ago a momma grizzly and two cubs were spotted near by, but that was very, very rare. Fox, moose, lynx and arctic hare are much more common.

[rawmark]

Nice but you could easily do a compost toilet in one of these homes.

[NatureCabins]

@rawmark See earlier comment on composting toilets. Two cabins have them.

[whereskim89]

How much does it cost to rent and how long to you have to rent????? I would be interested in August vacation up there

[NatureCabins]

@whereskim89 Nature cabins has cabins ranging from $300/month (small log cabin) to $700+/month for two-story, two-bedroom cabins.

[dewerbylhserf]

i WOULD LOVE TO LIVE THERE, WOW, SO NICE

[NatureCabins]

@dewerbylhserf What's stopping you?

[Hughganaught]

That's right out of Jack London,,, almost.

[freethinkradio]

nice video looks cold outside ..so how do you shower may i ask?

[NatureCabins]

@freethinkradio Cabin lovers here shower at the university gym, the public swimming pool, or a laundromat. Oh yea, they may beg a shower from an apartment-dwelling friend.

[jerami101]

Was it costly to get power to your cabin?

[NatureCabins]

@jerami101 The cabin featured in this video is just off the main highway. The electric utility simply connected the cabins. All Nature Cabins cabins have electricity.

[skyblueeyes4u]

Neat.. great video.. Super neat!

[enylive]

i have always wanted to live in a cabin in alaska, or a small house.

[AlexRyteuBart]

So much snow around and u drive and buy water?? Why??

[NatureCabins]

@AlexRyteuBart It takes energy (electricity) to melt snow. It's simply convenient to fill a couple of 5-gallon jugs on the way to the grocery store, or coming home from work.

[MrOrlandobob2]

that was great !!!!

[theflyingteapots]

Kicking it like its 1799! LOL Good one.

[MimiZ914]

very informative! thanks.

[benandrhonda]

nice. like the bear fence

[NatureCabins]

@benandrhonda Now that's funny! I never thought of it as a bear fence. It's a child fence to keep toddlers from falling off the deck. Bears are rarely seen this close to Fairbanks and the 'suburbs'.

[frezdead1]

that was a totaly cool cabin. all except for outhouse. ha ha . but i could really hang out there with wi-fi and internet and food. and heat. thats cool. but how many square feet???

[NatureCabins]

@frezdead1 The cabin featured in this video is 20'x30' (600 square feet) and has cable tv which means broadband speed Internet! Wi-fi is available in other cabins.

[letsride4life]

hell ya i think this guys liven the dream

[cskillet2003]

Hilarious video, awesome cabin!

[FWHuisman]

Love the video man, when i'm older i want to live in a cabin to!, i love the outdoors and wildlife, i also want to live in the last frontier, lovin it !

[Kelvino420]

Nice Upload, Always dream of the simple life, away from the crowds and the bright lights

[KrueMann1992]

lol gilmore girls

[edstar83]

Nice cabin.

[alianchild]

Awesome. Loved it.

[porkypinekiwi]

nice video! yepp we make our weekly trip to waterwagon too lol

[hudi42]

great vid, I thought by dry cabin you meant no alcohol :)

[NatureCabins]

@hudi42 Yup, we just call cabins 'dry' if they don't have running water. Living this way for a year will change the way you use water the rest of your life. Former cabin-dwellers appreciate running water more and waste it less.

[StephanieRoze]

funny and creative. i actually aspire to live like this one day. not sure where yet but alaska is definitely a beautiful place!

[MrNishi]

Wow, real life interwebs in the snow LOL, fantastic location and great wee cabin

[SUCKMEISTER005]

Gilmore Girls...sweet! lol

[iamsnake21]

crazy but i love, have fun

[SolarBurrito]

great creative video!

[OurFadedGarden]

Why didn't they just go with a compost toilet or a bucket with a seat and saw dust?

[NatureCabins]

@OurFadedGarden I talked about composting toilets before. Two other cabins have them and they work fine but require maintenance. Some people use a 'honey bucket' indoors then hauled it outside to dump into an outhouse. This ain't so bad.

[siamiam]

well made video, the quality and editing is top notch :) that is a nice cabin

i dont miss living in a dry cabin :P

you dont have the mandatory alaska cracked windshield O_O

[NatureCabins]

@siamiam "mandatory alaska cracked windshield" funny and true.

[GotBait]

Cool vid! Great editing.