Building a Folding ‘Micro’ Cabin from Scratch: Full Build + Overnight 

Honestly love your videos man. I'm 15 and have been obsessed with nature and bushcraft for a while. When I'm not on my own camps I'm watching your videos so that I can still learn. Thank you.

I built one of these and gave it to a local homeless guy, he’s done a few modifications himself and it looks amazing, he’s said he feels safe and warm and can actually have a comfortable sleep. So a big thank you for the idea. ❤️🇬🇧🙏

You’re a genius. Just had a 15 minute conversation with my wife on how she’s going to have to search to find me when we get the acreage. Just pack up and move to the other acre. This is awesome. I’ll never be in trouble again!

you could even change the tires around with bigger tires and attach a hitch and then toe with a bicycle with your deign as another mod. love this idea mike

One thing I would suggest is getting a carbon monoxide detector just for safety.

Thanks for the inspiration! I’m building a similar project soon.

Very nice

I would attach many real leaves to it if that was mine. It is like a spy's hidden room that people will not notice.lols

Hi Mike, fantastic video.. love your thought/design process… great innovation, and a cosy cabin 👏 you must be proud 👌 cheers Rob

I've got to try this!

I would recommend coraplast for walls and roof, reinforced with light framing. Someone else mentioned bicycle wheels, that is a great idea, and the larger makes it much easier to maneuver. Great video, I recently subscribed. Good job.

Love the new changes looks great

I met a guy in LA who was living full time in one of those, made out of cardboard. I'd have a look into phenolic plywood. Your great grandchildren will enjoy it.

Pretty cool. Let's see it in use

Use marine plywood it's stronger and won't fall to pieces when wet. Make the handles longer and round and smooth ends. Tow it behind you like a horse. Make an attached harness from a surplus webbing set. Put wheels in middle on drop down legs, it would balance it and make easier to move like a caravan. And easier through deeper vegetation.

If the wheels fold down closer to the center, say about 2/3 from the handles, it will feel lighter. sorry, I don’t have more suggestions. Great video!

Bicycle wheels would roll with less resistance. I have used them in the past for several projects and the thinner profile always does a good job. Just something to consider.

to reduce weight and be more weather-proof replace the sides and top with FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) panels.

Ive always enjoyed the idea of a bicycle camper, maybe when you find some lighter materials you could experiment with it being towable from a bike.

I'm not sure if that tarp was intended to be a part of the build proper or just for this video. Regardless, some anchor points for attaching a light tarp, perhaps on the drain pipe ridge or the tops of the side walls, would add a lot of versatility to the build for relatively little weight. There are the obvious benefits such as creating a small, covered, storage area outside; or some shade to sit in, outside, if you tie the other corners to a couple of trees. However, a more niche benefit is that, on a very sunny day, you could cover the perspex with said tarp and avoid the interior heating up in like a greenhouse. At the end of the day, I suspect there's probably enough space in the base to hide a few cheap tarps so it probably wouldn't impact the form factor too much and would hopefully be very useful. With the addition of a retractable pole or two, down in the base as well, you could even set up a freestanding awning rather than relying on trees. Anchor points are also useful for running ropes to dry socks, hang wet boots etc. All in all this is a very cool project and I look forward to finding out how it progresses.

you can make extremely light and strong panels by fibre glassing king span type insulation maybe consider that for cabin 2.0. you did a good job on the prototype

try the plastic stuff estate agent boards are made from for the roof & maybe the sides would really lighten the build

You can add some towel plug holder on the base and on top so it can add more extra safety when you do camp on windy days, the towel plug holder was used to add more rope to gave extra secure line on hold the structure tho. Just wild thinking so yeah, maybe you could try it 🤔

Amazing really you are so talented as is your dad ❤❤

It’s awesome,it would be perfect for primitive campsites. Or any trip to the woods really.😊

I am somewhat reminded of a coffin! However, this build was great fun to watch. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Randy @ CoyoteSticks, Arizona, USA

When you go to version 2.0 your kids will have a great time in there while your out in the woods with the family.

The true tiny house

Fabulous video and innovation to make that portable cabin! I want one!

Look into that corrugated plastic sheeting they use for Estate Agent For Sale signs I've seen some great micro home builds.

You could easily put some 100mm foam insulation in the framework underneath the floor as it hardly weighs anything and it would mean you loose a lot less heat through the floor. You could also move the uprights (that hold the end walls in place) closer to the corners so that you can have a wider door. I'll look forward to seeing the next version 😊👍👍👍👍👍

Instead of cutting an x in the stove jack material since the stove jacks are fairly standard in size, keep the right size jack with the stove and move the jack from tent to tent to cabin. Store the tent and cabin with blank uncut jacks.

I would use lexan sheet it’s polycarbonate a lot stronger than acrylic everything else was amazing

Really cool watch

You should get two props from a car boot to open the roof

I was thinking maybe you could make a foldable base, so it'd become half the size for transporting. Then you could also make the walls and the roof foldable (tho you'd have to have some sort of rain proof textile to cover the gap, attached with velcro or smtg). But then I thought you could just have the base, a frame and throw a tarp over lol

Love this I need one 😍

Very nice from Buffalo NY 👍

Another great video Mike!

Awesome idea!!! I wish we would all do something similar here in the U.S.A

Aluminum would be weatherproof and lightweight 🤷🏻‍♂️ Bolted to a frame made of 2 by 4’s (what we call that dimensional lumber you used in the states 😂), but I’d recommend a yoke of sorts and pulling the “cabin” behind you. I’d also think it’s going to have to be a bit taller to walk over logs, rocks, etc. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Add a bicycle hitch so you could drive it around behind a bike.

The best ever. It needs to be lighter though. Good concept though. I have a mobile version

I might have used marine plywood instead of the stuff you used. Larger wheels to make it easier to carry around. And insulate the floor.

Maybe the plastic poster board that they use in elections.

Where did you say the porthole window was from? Great video. My grandchildren would love it.

What's the point? If you're on your own land, you don't need to be stealthy. If you're on someone else's land. You've given yourself away by parking your car Suggest making either platforms with temporary roofs. Or roofs with temporary platforms if it s your own land. If you're travelling, build it on a bike trailer. I have a Halfor's trailer, actually found it abandoned but they're really cheap. Used it incessantly for years and declared indestructible

Admire your enthusiasm, but there are many better options and about a quarter of the weight . Still enjoyable to watch like all your videos

umm didnt you already do a folding camper build??? I'm sure I've seen this vid b4??? ANYONE else?.... but yeah looks cool, nice idea all the same. Cheers for the many years of great vid's. All the best to you and yours.

Im fairly new to the channel so i apologise if youve done this but could you try a British 24hr Cold Climate ration? Uses more water, is a bit lighter than the normal one and has more calories

You can park it in the sun and cook yourself. 🌞

Since everyone else is offering lighter weight material choices I have some. Rigid pink foam insulation panels. Faced with a Harder wearing and weather proof skin like a plastic/pvc panel, alumin(i)um “skin” (see Ambition strikes YT camper truck build) or even painted polyurethaned marine grade ply, Coreg (trade name for corrugated plastic like political signs as someone mentioned. “Jeni Swiss” (YT) made a bike trailer out of it) Would probably only need it on the outside and line the inside with aluminum flashing tape for reflective heat, waterproof, and pretty protective of the foam if you’re careful. Jeez you don’t even need a hard outer surface for walls and roof, appropriate (not Melting) spray adhesive and tyvek house wrap over the rigid foam would work. Could easily get the whole thing under 21 3/8 kg (47.125lbs 😂) good luck can’t wait to see version 2.0 (2 0/2 for the imperialists)

Amazing video, keep it up

WHERE DID YOU FIND THAT TINY STOVE AT ???

Maybe a tow bar for a bike

Здорово😊

Wow

bro gonna invent tent

please include the carpentry audio for asmr effect like the woodworking channels

I'm loving that stove. Does anyone know where i can get one?

Long term subscriber, any videos coming that will be outside of your woodland?

Luv that wish I had Ur skills u could live in something like that off grid with solar panels and a shower and cassette toilet wish I knew how 2 do that going camping next week birthday camp 3 days in south Wales and spend d actual day @ my cousins

Интересная тема но можно сделать из пластика как трагформер и тогда вобще коуть

Hey man! Im 15 and really getting into this stuff, but do u know are there any such campgrounds where cutting trees / plants is permitted? I went to a provincial psrk recently where it wasnt so just asking, thanks!

Check out quiet nerd he got a mobile shelter like this

i don't think my fat butt could squeeze in that door lol

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Perhaps a blend of timber and canvas - e.g like you may see in hot tents . That could also extend as an awning .

Very nice

I want one for when I go fishing! 😂

Loved the video! But my husband (fireman for many years 🚒) would really, really like it if you had a small fire extinguisher in the cabin: it’s a pretty flammable structure. Thanks!

Did you just use decimal inches?! 😂 can’t commit to IMPERIAL fully eh??it was your Empire that got us Yanks hooked on it! Appreciate the effort, nonetheless. 585/117ths stars for you! (That’s 5.0000000 stars for metricians)

This best camping video 🎉❤

An update video on the pallet wood cabin and other structures and how they have held up over time would be cool to watch

This would be a great idea for churches to build as cheap emergancy/homeless shelters.

Great vid once again! never thought of something like this, looking forward to prototype 2!! I appreciate the length of time this video was made over so thank you !

Genuinely not trying to be insulting, but that looks like a roomy coffin.

Hey Mates! Don't just like and subscribe, remember to share... I've really enjoyed watching this prototype one build out Very fun evolution and cannot wait for V2 .0 and beyond What would you change if you had a little ATV to pull it? I'm out here in the desert, very flat and open spaces with no shade.!

Love your content bro. Put bearings in the wheels, that will help a lot with the wobbling.

I would add a second storey and maybe a balcony and then rent it out as an air bnb

Awesome stealth shed!! Keep up the great work 👌

Looks like the one that The Outsider built to tow into the wood when he was working a few years ago

Big 👍🏻It would be awsome if you made a vidio camping in this little cabin on a stormy night. Cooking steak and some fries, or what you all call chips. I love storm camping 😊

For any future builds don’t use the awl as an awl just heat the awl with a blow torch and gently melt your way through it for any holes you need for fixtures (hinges etc) if you intend to use osb again consider covering the outside in heat shrink vinyl to weatherproof it all.

door looks like a dump hole. nice anyways, but the frame can mount its own tires, no separate wheel barrow needed. a very optimized folding hut. nice roof mirror effect. thats kinda green house hut.

Creo que sería interesante. Pintar con pintura térmica . Y rellenar los huecos de la base con poliuretano proyectado . Mejoraría mucho el confort y la temperatura interior . Gracias

Use frog tape on the acrylic sheets it stop it from splitting when you drill in it. Can't wait for the mark.2

Ok Well I Was Thinking ( The Frame could it Be made lighter By The use of a aluminum Frame . Plus Had a Thought If You Were to Use 4 Wheels And A (T shaped bar to pull) make something like a Reese hitch set up where the ( T Bar ) slides in for Moving and out for Removal when Setting up. By Bro. Said you could most likely Use vinyl siding said sometimes you can find some styles that have been retired. But I Do Like It All in All .

Nice job! My suggestions: - don't forget to use a CO / CO2 detector - your tiny house is missing a terrace or a porch, obviously 😁 Enjoy!

You could try hinging the ends like you did the sides.

It might sound weird but foundation insolation sheets would work amazing! Here in the us people make trailers out of them. Awsome video!

Well it seems heavy and cumbersome for stealth camping

I'm having a conversation with TA outdoors official, is this legit or a con.

Nice, for Big guys like me I would make the front,back and floor bi-fold for a bit more .width.👍

Hey TA, I was wondering, what bushcraft knife do you use?

Like the cvideo and leave a comment common guys, JAX needs biscuits.

Hi all does anyone know what the folding stove mike used in this video is called.

If you could make the shed out of lighter weight materials then it would be perfect. Keep at it mate.

Raised bed section so you can have storage under it.