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This week on the island, we got an outhouse and a composting toilet! Once the outhouse was delivered we had to figure out how to get the materials to the island. It took us a few trips in the row boat but in the end we got everything there even though it was pouring rain. This was my first time building anything like this and it went pretty well only had a few little hiccups. We didn't end up having enough time to finish the outhouse this trip but got pretty far along in the process. Next trip we are only going to have to put on the roofing materials as well as finish the flooring and the interior. It really feels like island is becoming ours with the tent platform and outhouse its starting feel less like we are just camping. I am really excited with the progress and cant wait to start tackling bigger projects like a sauna and cabin. Both building the deck out of trees we felled and building the outhouse has given me more confidence that I am going to be able to build them in the future! Thank you to everyone for watching! We got given the composting toilet from Pikkuvihreä. It is a huge upgrade on what we were using before and is only possible because of you guys watching the videos, and we really appreciate it. We also got a discount on the outhouse, but are still a paying customer and allowed to say whatever we want about all the products! The composting toilet we got. (USA) https://waterlesstoiletshop.com/product/green-toilet-120-family-package/ Kompostikäymälä me saatiin (Suomi) https://pikkuvihrea.fi/tuote/green-toilet-120-family-kompostoiva-kaymala-ja-vaihtosailio/ In the next video we are going to talk more about our new bathroom setup and how it works! More about us, the island and the process: The island is completely secluded, has no electricity or plumbing and currently has nothing on it but trees. We want to turn this island into a fully functioning summer cottage with a log cabin, sauna and other amenities. Most of the work is gonna be done in the summer months as the lake freezes in the winter and the weather conditions are tough. There's a lot of work to be done as the island is over 2.5 acres (1 hectare) and we have no experience in off-grid living, carpentry or building. So any tips or advice are greatly appreciated, as we are planning on doing everything ourselves and transforming the island into our own little paradise. We’ll document every step of the way, starting from smaller builds to finally - an off-grid log cabin. Our plan for this year is to put up a platform for a glamping tent, build a floating dock and start cutting down trees to begin the process of building our log cabin. The island is located in Finland and we bought it in 2024. We are currently both students and we plan to transform the island alongside our studies. So, subscribe and join us on this adventure. It won’t be fast, it won’t be easy, but it will be fun and challenging. We don’t know what to expect, so be a part of the journey. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @off.grid.island