Building a Yurt In the Woods: Yurt Life Revisited

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Stay in the Woods,

Dan

[danielpittman]

Dan, I work for Secret Creek - makers of Colorado Yurts, Destination Tents, and Earthworks Tipis. If you ever find yourself in western Colorado, come to our factory in Montrose and I'll give you the guided tour. We also have a display village with all of our products, and even a Plainscraft covered wagon!
Plus I'll show you my favorite hiking trails in the San Juan mountains or on Grand Mesa.
Just a way to thank you for the consistently great content.

[zfotoguy]

I built a yurt (Ger) about 20 years ago. I am thinking on selling it because I don't use it anymore.
I used to do events and this was my home away from home. Solid as a rock through all sorts of weather.

[peterott]

It reminds me of a portable Viking/Mongol shelter that they would have in their travels while setting up a permanent homestead!!! Absolutely awesome Dan!!

[gravityalwayswins]

I've built three nomadic yurts almost exactly the same as this, from scratch. 12', 14', and 16'. To simplify ring and rafter install I make a 3/16ths coated cable the circumference of the yurt. Once the lath is attached to the door frame drop the cable into the 'x' at top of wall frame. This sizes the yurt wall exactly so the rafters fit into ring perfectly and the roof (ring rafters and wall) is properly tensioned. No screwing around. And yes a yurt is THE premier tent. I've had mine since 2013.

[alancoutts]

Nice looking yurt, Dan, I built one a few years ago and I love it! I’m amazed at the viewers who haven’t researched the history of yurts and think they will blow over in the wind or snow. They were designed by the mongols of northern Asia where wind and snow are intense, they are sheep herders who live in the weather all year long. The design you show is in line with what they use. Here we have different materials (canvas, poly tarp, etc…) but the lattice work wall and the rafters with the ring are basically the same. I’ve used mine in the UP of Michigan in 45-50 mph winds with no problem. Easy to heat with the stove in the center! They’re more efficient than teepees!

[TheZoeybear]

A friend of mine, bought, a Colorado yurt 30 foot and after 20 years it’s still going strong.

[wardrobelion]

You can make a trident for the center that will hold your roof ring in place so you can put your rafters in without them falling. If you make it with a pin to take the pole apart, it can be removed. I, personally, would leave the trident pole so I can use it for hanging hooks, running line for privacy walls, or even kitchen accessories for the stove. I love 🛖 yurts. They are an ingenious invention and hold up so well to strong winds compared to flat panel walls. Next best thing is an octagon.

[blackwillowbushcraft]

Look at that badass setting up a yurt by himself 💪. You knocked it out of the park with the redo of the new material brother that looks awesome!! I was so lucky to take a tour of the yurt something I'll always remember thank you for that! Definitely need a yurt in my life
Awesome video as always brother 💪👍

[gilwilliams]

Always wanted one, I finally got a wood stove. Now I just need to save for a yurt. Bonus, I now know how to set one up. Thanks man.

[kennethread]

Looks like a great podcast for a follow up of the unseen mistakes

[fredsmythe]

30' yurt, platform and full deck, completely open inside. The best!

[CraigSheppard]

This was an awesome video, Dan. I'd love to get some more details on that yurt and get a feel for the size on the inside. Could you make a video about its dimensions and maybe how it could be setup in the inside? Like how a cot or two might fit, etc. That thing looks so cool!

[huarwe]

I've got string ties to attach the rafters to my wall. Helps a lot. 🐰

[margueritemitchell]

Hello from British Columbia Canada
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[phillipparker]

I do indeed like the yert, seems pretty cozy and like you said, fire inside during the winter, doesn't get any better

[seewaage]

I built a yurt and, just like you show, putting the rafters up by yourself is the trickiest part of the whole thing. Your yurt is nicer than mine so I'm inspired to up my game a bit. 🙂

[moorshound]

Daves journal of the yurt series was awesome.

[cillalovesfish]

Awesome Dan!
Yurt is the way to go... but the door seems really low...

[Vares]

Is the roof tarp fastened on in any way? If it's just laying there it seems like it would blow away in the first good wind.

[danielhall]

Now, this is a rare opportunity. Can't wait to see more on this!