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My Self Reliance
Canada
Joined Apr 22, 2013
Log Cabin Building, Woodworking, Bushcraft, Survival Skills, Cooking, Canadian Wilderness exploration, Hunting, Fishing, Off Grid Living in the forest with my golden retriever Cali.
Hi, I'm Shawn James. I am a passionate outdoorsman living the life of my dreams in a log cabin that I built by myself in the Canadian wilderness. Join me and my golden retriever, Cali and listen to the sounds of the forest in this relaxing wilderness setting. I prefer to keep my talking to a minimum and let the natural sounds of nature make you feel as though you are there with me.
New videos EVERY FRIDAY & randomly throughout the week - Please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss any. Thanks for watching!
MY OTHER CHANNEL - flash-player.net/channel/UC5L_M7BF5iait4FzEbwKCAg
MERCHANDISE - teespring.com/stores/my-self-reliance
Mailing address:
RPO Bayfield North
P.O. Box 20042
Barrie, ON
L4M 6E9
Hi, I'm Shawn James. I am a passionate outdoorsman living the life of my dreams in a log cabin that I built by myself in the Canadian wilderness. Join me and my golden retriever, Cali and listen to the sounds of the forest in this relaxing wilderness setting. I prefer to keep my talking to a minimum and let the natural sounds of nature make you feel as though you are there with me.
New videos EVERY FRIDAY & randomly throughout the week - Please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss any. Thanks for watching!
MY OTHER CHANNEL - flash-player.net/channel/UC5L_M7BF5iait4FzEbwKCAg
MERCHANDISE - teespring.com/stores/my-self-reliance
Mailing address:
RPO Bayfield North
P.O. Box 20042
Barrie, ON
L4M 6E9
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I'm Exhausted!
Views 190K2 days ago
The Day I've Been Avoiding for Two Years | A Door in the Back of My Log Cabin
Views 741K8 days ago
What Does Cali Eat? | Golden Retriever at the Cabin
Views 268K10 days ago
Shower Day at the Cabin in the Log Sauna
Views 379K12 days ago
Room for My Wife at the Off Grid Log Cabin
Views 738K15 days ago
Making Lumber for My Log Cabin with an Alaskan Chainsaw Mill
Views 240K19 days ago
Building a New Room on My Off Grid Log Cabin Alone
Views 583K22 days ago
Cali at the Cabin | My Dog "Helps" Me Build an Addition on My Log Cabin
Views 352K26 days ago
Extreme Early Winter at the Cabin in the Woods of Canada
Views 909K29 days ago
Forest to Kitchen | Off Grid Food Storage | Butcher Wild Game
Views 477KMonth ago
First Snow at the Off Grid Log Cabin | Winter 2019
Views 382KMonth ago
Sauna Season | The Off Grid Bathhouse is Ready for Winter
Views 450KMonth ago
Planting 20,000,000 Trees #teamtrees
Views 136KMonth ago
Steps for the Sauna | Off Grid Living at my Wilderness Cabin
Views 196KMonth ago
Dinner for Two at the Off Grid Log Cabin | Roast Duck | Mud Oven
Views 399KMonth ago
Relaxation in Nature | Autumn in the Canadian Wilderness
Views 238K2 months ago
Winter is Coming
Views 516K2 months ago
Thanks for everything
Views 572K2 months ago
A Front Porch on the Bathhouse | Log Cabin Sauna Build
Views 376K2 months ago
Homemade Ketchup, Bear Burgers, Fried Green Tomatoes and Bear Sloppy Joes
Views 283K2 months ago
Log Cabin Build in a Rain Storm with My Dog | Off Grid Sauna
Views 383K2 months ago
The Outpost Camp | Catch and Cook with my Dog, Cali the Golden Retriever
Views 358K2 months ago
First Hot Sauna in the Forest | Off Grid Log Cabin Life
Views 599K2 months ago
Cast Iron Cooking in the Off Grid Forest Kitchen | Corn Bread and Beans | Axe Repair
Views 494K3 months ago
Off Grid Sauna in the Forest | Living Green Roof and Log Cabin Walls | 4K
Views 579K3 months ago
Screened Porch on the Log Cabin | Off Grid Sauna and Bathhouse
Views 603K3 months ago
Log Cabin Porch Build Using Hand Tools and an Alaskan Chainsaw Mill
Views 842K3 months ago
DIY Porch Build | Off Grid Haircut | Bear Pot Roast in the Forest Kitchen
Views 381K3 months ago
The New Porch on My Off Grid Log Cabin is My Favorite Spot on the Homestead
Views 1.4M3 months ago
4 Dogs, 4 Guys Build a Longhouse Using Hand Tools and Natural Materials | Bushcraft
Views 554K3 months ago
Build a Log Cabin Porch | Bear Lasagna in the Off Grid Forest Kitchen
Views 655K4 months ago
My Camera Was STOLEN (wallet too)! | A Visit from an Old Friend
Views 431K4 months ago
Proenneke's Log Cabin Tour | Off Grid Cabins in Alaska | My Perspective
Views 688K4 months ago
Installing a Metal Roof on an Off Grid Log Cabin Alone | Alaska Update
Views 631K4 months ago
Leaving the Cabin
Views 359K4 months ago
Changing the Roof On My Log Cabin | Off Grid Wilderness Living
Views 516K5 months ago
A New Wood Stove for My Rustic Log Cabin
Views 523K5 months ago
Wilderness Living, Exploring the Backcountry at My Off Grid Log Cabin | Catch and Cook
Views 391K5 months ago
Off Grid Log Home Addition | Tiny House Renovation using Hand Tools
Views 936K5 months ago
DIY: Make and Install Floating Shelves with Free Materials
Views 228K6 months ago
Log cabin Door Handle | Pizza in the Forest | Growing Food in the Wilderness
Views 349K6 months ago
Making a Unique Wood Door for a Log Cabin
Views 361K6 months ago
The Forest Garden in the Wilderness | Living Off the Land
Views 402K6 months ago
Ice and Fire | 7 Challenging Days Camping in the Canadian Wilderness
Views 357K6 months ago
The Off Grid Sauna Log Cabin Door | Woodworking DIY with Hand Tools
Views 305K7 months ago
The Off Grid Log Cabin Sauna - Wood Floor and What's the Roof Frame For?
Views 482K7 months ago
Log Cabin Sauna in the Forest, DIY Build: Cedar Floor, Door and Benches
Views 799K7 months ago
Building a Cedar Sauna in the Forest using hand tools, Ep 23: Windows and Walls
Views 629K8 months ago
Spring at the Log Cabin | Pancakes with Hot Maple Blueberry Syrup | ASMR
Views 188K8 months ago
Beaver Tail and Quail | Leather Axe Sheath
Views 296K8 months ago
New Subscribers, Welcome to the Cabin
Views 214K8 months ago
Wife & Daughter Making Maple Syrup | Off Grid Log Cabin Life
Views 1.4M8 months ago
Log Cabin Bathhouse | Installing a Wood Stove | Maple Syrup | Off Grid Haircut
Views 1M8 months ago
Two Years Alone in the Wilderness | Escape the City to Build Off Grid Log Cabin
Views 10M8 months ago
Winter Camping, Minimal Gear, Outdoor Cooking | Bushcraft and Survival Ep1
Views 927K9 months ago
Log Cabin Doorway | Visiting Terry's Off Grid Cabin
Views 566K9 months ago
The Log Cabin Roof is ON! | Self Reliance and Back to Nature
Views 328K9 months ago
Winter Camping with Two Dogs in a Canvas Tent in the Canadian Wilderness | Bushcraft
Views 231K9 months ago
Lifting a 400 Pound (181 kilos) Log onto the Roof of a Log Cabin Alone
Views 252K9 months ago
An EXPENSIVE blooper!
Views 216K9 months ago
Build a Log Cabin Alone in the Frozen North with Hand Tools | Cedar Sauna Build Ep. 14
Views 330K9 months ago
Wilderness Lumberjack Workout with an Axe | Cherry Wood | Basic Bushcraft Project
Views 204K10 months ago
Don't Do This Alone in the Wilderness | I Learn Something New Every Day Outdoors
Views 230K10 months ago
Building The Loft of the Log Cabin using Hand Tools | Axe, Cherry Tree, Ostrich, Snowshoeing
Views 389K10 months ago
A Bigger Log Cabin? Off Grid, Building, Hand Tools, Woodworking, Wilderness Lifestyle
Views 151K10 months ago
Snowshoe Trekking in February Rain | Heavy Cover GAW Winner
Views 111K10 months ago
Off Grid Log Cabin Life in a Polar Vortex January 2019 | Winter, Snowstorm, Canada
Views 379K10 months ago
Windows for the Off Grid Sauna Cabin | Feeling the Pressure | January Thaw
Views 340K10 months ago
How to Build an Earthen Oven with Clay Cob
Views 132K10 months ago
Scouting a New Location For My Outpost Cabin
Views 211K10 months ago
Log Finnish Sauna | Pemmican Recipe | Cabin Life | Canadian Wilderness
Views 372K11 months ago
Log Cabin Building in the Winter | Bushcraft Style Tarp Shelter for the Sauna Project
Views 223K11 months ago
Time to Get a 2nd Dog?
Views 279K11 months ago
Sauna Build Alone with My Dog in a Snowstorm | Bottling/Canning Meat over Fire
Views 447K11 months ago
What Canadians Do For Fun in Winter | Ice Fishing, Ski Doo, Tundra Ace
Views 174K11 months ago
Building a Sauna with Frozen Logs | A Vanishing Way of Life | Hand Tools, Ep.12
Views 299K11 months ago
PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL SKILLS | Smoking Meat Over the Fire Cooking
Views 821K11 months ago
An Exciting New Year at the Off Grid Log Cabin in the Canadian Wilderness
Views 210K11 months ago
Christmas at a Log Cabin in the Canadian Wilderness | Roast Turkey in a Primitive Oven
Views 675K11 months ago
1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS Celebration with Joe Robinet and the guys at the Cabin
Views 272K11 months ago
Cali's 2nd Birthday Celebration at the Cabin | Man's Best Friend
Views 438K11 months ago
Wood-Fired Sauna Stove and Kitchen Reno, Ep.11
Views 653KYear ago
What Would I Change About the Log Cabin? | Snowmobile Decision
Views 174KYear ago
DIY Stone BBQ Timelapse | Outdoor Kitchen
Views 121KYear ago
Cali's New Winter Dog Boots for Snow and Ice
Views 196KYear ago
Live Edge Wood Staircase in a Rustic Log Cabin | Working Alone
Views 718KYear ago
Timelapse Timber Frame by One Man in the Wilderness
Views 144KYear ago
My Wild Life at the Log Cabin
Views 184KYear ago
New subscriber - great stuff!
We're not going anywhere!! Take your time enjoy your family. Have a great Holiday.
Merry Christmas!
It's se;fish, and I know it, but oh, I would love to see your family, and Dervla's family ... all of them and hear they speak. Whatever you do, I stand with your other million subscribers. Merry Christmas.
Words not necessary!!! - I'm sitting here in the Starbucks parking lot as traffic is just whipping by but watching this video (for the first time) I feel so much peace.
Je comprends que vous soyez exténué...votre épouse certainement aussi!...vous devez assumer beaucoup de choses... dès que l'on devient une personne publique, les abonnés se demandent ce que vous faites!...j'ai une page publique ''artiste peintre''..un grand mot!..je suis absente depuis quelque temps...''et alors que faites.vous?..etc..etc..''🙂...bon courage pour la suite..bonnes fêtes de fin d'année..soyez heureux...vous êtes un homme exceptionnel ☺️🎶☕🔥
It is a good dog.
saludos desde uruguay miramos tus videos es mi lugar preferido para vivir ..
You walked by our Rockwall at 3330 it looks very megalithic you should check that out
I think all the time - at 7:21 you saw stuck between the logs?
i ever knew they had cameras, and U-Haul trailers, tape measures, pencils, a canoe, a book, a blanket, and a metal grill, two plastic buckets, and fuckn cement? in the wilderness? did i see a coffee pot? you’re the rich guy in the woods. Daniel Boon never had a video camera to upload to youtube.
Let's see all the Christmas festivities!
Can u put a window in the sleeping loft?
Everything tastes better cooked outdoors 😍
Don't worry about us audience so much, we'll eagerly await your next video whenever you'll have time to gift us with new content. In the meantime, wishing you wonderful holidays season and go light on the gravy, or you'll have to work twice as hard in January to burn it off.
창의적이고 넘 멋져요 어쩜 그렇게 잘하세요 통나무집 짓고 싶어요 !!!!!노랑이도 귀엽고 똑똑한같아요 ~~~~
Well done man. I loved it
I think you need a garden were you could grow stuff that would be cool.
(Alwine Van Eeden) Gonna miss adorable playful Cali over the next few weeks also!!!🐶
Good luck.
have a really Merry Christmas with your loved ones! And best wishes for the years to come!! Greetings from Sweden!
Cali and the new back door! Lol
I'm sticking around. Can't wait to see what happens next. Stay well. Merry Christmas to you, your family and Cali!
i like what you do , thanks for sharing!!!
Oh cutting that door must have felt like it took forever. Great job!
당신이 진정한 자연인이다
i love this guy.
We'll just focus on the priority to get the room ready and etc. At least the kids know they have your cabin to crash to if need be.
I am happy to hear that your wife is moving to live in with you. Can you give me your address. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.
I would like to watch everything you do with yourself and your Family, and I wish you would make a restaurant up there and we could come up there and enjoy some of that great cooking I’ve seen you do
Woo hoo! Congrats on the upcoming move and having your bride with you!! It’s a lot to deal w right now but in one month it’ll all be behind u. The amount of effort you have put in to changing your life has been amazing to watch and very noticeable. U seemed haunted when this started and now u seem content. Show us the Christmas vlogs and best of luck w that move!!
A big happy Christmas to you and your family and have a great new year . 🎄🍹🍻🎁🍖⛏🔧🔨🔪 have a good one Shawn 👍🇬🇧
SHAWN ITS BEEN INTERESTING TO WATCH YOU BUILD THINGS FOR YOUR CABIN
SHAWN YOU SIRTERNLY HAVE DUNN A LOT OF WORK ON THE CABIN ITLL BE NICE WHEN YOU WIFE MOVES IN WITH YOU ITLL BE DIFERANT FOR YOU
I would love to see as many Christmas's as you find time to film. I love watching anything you do around there! I cant wait to see how you use yoyr wife in the videos. I really want to get to know her, like we've gotten to know you. Will she be a big part of the videos? I hope so! You've done an amazing job on everything, and the new room and new door looks awesome!
(Awine Van Eeden) Thinking of you,your wife and daughters..packing up house after so many years staying in it.. is emotional and a lot of work,talking from my own experience.Have yourselves A Merry Christmas and All the Best for 2020!! Looking forward to your videos which I enoy so much. Kind Regards.
greetings from Germany.and all my Respect
Short videos are great as well.
I want/need a dog
Hi exhausted, I’m dad
Like many others have stated here Shawn, there are many of us faithful fans that will sit steadfast! Just enjoy your family and we will be here when you can have the time to film. I can safely say that many of us are praying for you and yours, especially now trying finish everything up!! I love the presents/gifts you receive!! Such lovely folks/fans!! Bye for now!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Where is she gonna put all her shoes?
I am also looking forward to watching your wife joining your video and cooking together there with you Merry Christmas and happy new year too
Damn skippy, I'm following along! You guys enjoy your Christmas and don't worry about us. We have stuff on our plates too. Look forward to your next video, but don't rush it brother. Give Cali a big hug for me. Thumbs up as always.
YOU HAVE YOUR ISOLATION THAT IS LIFE NO CARS NO MADNESS IN THE STREET JUST PEACE THE TRUE PEACE
Take a break Shawn, enjoy Christmas and the move with you're wife, you've done everyone proud and we all look forward to new videos in the new year, Merry Christmas to you and all you're family.
Sean you don’t have to apologise for anything, what you are doing is amazing and inspirational. Have a very merry Christmas with your family and a fantastic new year. 🕊🏴❤️
I'll be sticking around . I love your videos !! They can be an hour long and i"d still watch .. keep them coming .. I hope you and your family have 3 beautiful Christmases ....
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed watching. Good luck with it. I will watch you again soon.
Wow, what a life change you all are headed for, good luck and Merry Christmas.
You can escape to the deepest forests of Canada! But your wife will find you - wherever you are! hahaha And: I also will find your channel again and again - even if you spend three or four weeks less time for us! I stay loyal and the other subscribers have to do that too!
😂
Hi from Australia brother
A Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you an your family.
Yes time lapse please of the sauna. I’m living the dream through you.
Merry Christmasses and a happy New Year with your wife and for the both of you of course. .
As if!!! You take your time with the fam and Xmas and sorting out both the old and new homes. Love what you do, bru, and I'll be all over it when you get back at it. I still remember the first vid I watched. This crazy guy chopping trees mid winter for a new cabin...I was hooked. Merry Xmas to you and yours. Love ya, bru.
I agree, share what you want too but family time is the most important. I'm not going any where. Merry Christmas!!!
good luck you are the best
All I got to say is farout man!
i appreciate your videos
Hi, this is from india... i love watching your videos... this type of living is so lovely... my husband loves cali so much.. he is a dog lover.. we are looking to get one actually... love cali..
Do the cabin tour now sir, and do the 2nd tour in a few weeks. It’s the least you could do for your loyal viewers.
Seems very small for two people i dont tgink she will stay long bro
👍🏼
Happy Christmas to you and your family , and a wonderful new year ! xx
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear
Perfect I to
Don’t worry about filming, enjoy the time with your family! We’ll be here when you get back, because I, like others, am inspired by your journey, and can’t wait to see what happens in the next chapter, something wonderful would be my guess! Have a very Merry Christmas, and a healthy, happy, and blessed New Year!😊
반갑습니다 눈도많이오고 리트리버 귀여워요^^;;
Séria bom se tivesse legenda
Hey Shawn, I want to wish you and your family and Cali a very Merry Christmas and looking forward to watch youe videos in the newyear.
Take some time off! We will be here when you get back
Dude, we thought you NEVER run out of every, LOL!! Seriously, please take this Christmas Season to spend some well-deserved time with your wife, daughters and of course Callie, sweetest dog on earth!! We all love your channel, brings great Joy & Peace to us; we will be patient for your next video!! Merry Christmas!!!!
ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER.
I don't understand.. how do you check your facebook status from out there!?
Take a break.
It’s Christmas dude ... take it easy, put your feet up and recharge
Did you really cut up all those logs with a handsaw?!
I like how the dog is always "Is it time to play?"
You are loved and appreciated!! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
Get those batteries recharged asap Shawn! I'm really looking forward to 2020 with you! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year with best wishes.
Reposer-vous bien et joyeux Noël
A very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year to you and yours. liebe grüsse aus germany bayern dagmar
👍🏻
I a bit concerned, being tired was my first sign of a heart attack. You cant eat bear fat very often and stay healthy for long.
I’m sticking around
Ain't NOTHING Toxic about THIS MASCULINITY! NOTHING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING SEXIER THEN A MAN WHO CAN PROVIDE FROM NOTHING. Wow! I may have a crush!
💫😊🌅👍🏻
I watch every video you post, I love watching you work, living my dream but I’m too old now to even consider it so I fulfil my dreams through you, thank you for the effort. Wishing you a very merry joyous Christmas and all blessings for the new year. Love from UK
From the moment I discovered your channel Shawn I have been hooked. The calming effect of your videos has helped me a lot on nights that I had to deal with my anxiety. For that, I will always be a fan. Now, go enjoy Christmas. You deserve it sir. Happy Holidays to you and yours. 😊♥️
Vıdeolar super devamını beklıyoruz... Saygılar.
Молодец.
W & D are camera shy.
And a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you! A very expressive video, enjoy the festivities I look forward to any output over the season and am looking forward to following the 2020 builds of the Workshop and the Traditional Nissan Hut.
Thank you so much for all those beautiful videos I have thoroughly enjoyed them, you deserve a very long break and I hope that you enjoy your Christmas with your family, don’t worry about filming etc until your wife comes to join you, by then you would have had a nice long break, I wish you well My James, love from Australia 😍
My advice to you Shawn is that your health and well being is more important to you and your family than you tube. I am sure you tube can wait a couple of weeks while you recharge the batteries and spend some quality time with the family.
💪💪💪
For what its worth I've been so busy anyways and will be so until christmas so if you take some time off it's no biggie. Just get some vids in the new year! Cheers and Merry Christmas my man 👍🏻🍔
Do we get to meet your wife and daughters?, will she appear in your videos ?. I have seen glimpses of her, but since I signed up late, I don’t know if you introduced your family before. You are a hard working man to be sure, your talents many, my guess is that after Jan 03, you life will only get better. Be well
I like your short vids bro all good
No need to apologize! If I were you, I would put the camera in the cupboard for a few weeks and take some time off from sharing videos with us :-). It must be exhausting sometimes. Enjoy the holidays!