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flan7211
12-29-2010, 03:34
Talked with the GF who will soon be wifey. We're going to pursue a yurt for living, probably outside of Colorado. Been preparing for semi-grid removal for sometime. We both love the survivalist lifestyle. A really nice yurt isn't all that expensive. Any fellow survivalist thoughts? Don't be too harsh we've planned out a lot and have at least two more years of planning.
Beprepared
12-29-2010, 10:12
My dad knows a family of 5 that has lived in one year round, in Alaska for 20 years now. Solid platform.
Irving
12-29-2010, 11:49
I had to look it up, so I thought I'd post up the link for other uninformed, but more lazy people, before anyone asks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yurt
86k10
12-29-2010, 13:33
My Aunt lived in one for a year with no electricity. Then set it up in her backyard when she got a house for her son. I think it has been up for 10 years in Cortez. Only had to replace the something to do with the roof. I have thought of getting one. If you look on line you find all kinds of set up people are living in. They can get very nice.
offgrid
12-29-2010, 18:27
What are you doing for a foundation? Deck, concrete mono slab?
flan7211
12-29-2010, 18:40
What are you doing for a foundation? Deck, concrete mono slab?

Thinking a deck for sure.
offgrid
12-29-2010, 19:03
You mentioned probably outside of Colorado, cold climate?

Semi grid removal? Going to power it with wind/solar?
Cujo0920
12-29-2010, 20:46
http://www.coloradoyurt.com/

You might want to check out the Colorado Yurt Co. offerings. I was in one a couple of years ago and it was solid. I'd rather have something more substantial than canvas walls, personally, but it's sure better than a tent.

Good luck to you!
flan7211
12-29-2010, 20:49
You mentioned probably outside of Colorado, cold climate?

Semi grid removal? Going to power it with wind/solar?

Any where really. I'm expecting to be on the south border as a BP agent. If so I have a spot in Arizona and New Mexico. Our dream is to have land in Wyoming, Montana, or the Black Hills in South Dakota. Cold or Hot is no problem from what I here. I'm looking at Colorado Yurt for my guy. A lot cheaper than a house and I can move it!
Cujo0920
12-29-2010, 20:53
I should've mentioned, the one I looked at was all set up with a wooden floor. Very sturdy & functional for a minimalist lifestyle. Better than the cardboard boxes most of us will be living in by the time the Fed gets done wrecking the economy.
flan7211
12-29-2010, 21:02
I should've mentioned, the one I looked at was all set up with a wooden floor. Very sturdy & functional for a minimalist lifestyle. Better than the cardboard boxes most of us will be living in by the time the Fed gets done wrecking the economy.

What size did you get. I'm definitely thinking of the 30 footer. It looks quite spacious and fits our needs. Her books and my guns[UZI]! By semi-off the grid, I mean I'd like to have gas, water and electric lines if I can but be able to produce my own heat, energy, and water if need be. We're not crazy just really enjoy the survivalist mantra and the ability to be left alone.
earplug
12-29-2010, 21:48
Why not buy a nice trailer? Its already set up for electricity and water etc.
If you have to move its on wheels.
If your stuck herding reindeer buy a yurt.
flan7211
12-29-2010, 21:55
Why not buy a nice trailer? Its already set up for electricity and water etc.
If you have to move its on wheels.
If your stuck herding reindeer buy a yurt.

I actually signed a contract with the Obama government to herd reindeer so I'm SOL already just wanted to be comfortable[Muaha]. A trailer was another option we've been discussing but Yurt's are just what we've been leaning towards. We're going for the Genghis Khan look[Viking].
Wulf202
01-01-2011, 18:24
you'll need a good vehicle and a decent trailer to haul the weight of the yurt plus belongings

A 21' yurt weighs a half a ton and takes up a 8' bed with overhang for the poles

If you watch craigslist you can find the occasional yurt for just a couple o thousand.

coming from someone who just spent a year (oct 09-december 10)in a trailer. get the yurt.
flan7211
01-01-2011, 22:18
you'll need a good vehicle and a decent trailer to haul the weight of the yurt plus belongings

A 21' yurt weighs a half a ton and takes up a 8' bed with overhang for the poles

If you watch craigslist you can find the occasional yurt for just a couple o thousand.

coming from someone who just spent a year (oct 09-december 10)in a trailer. get the yurt.

Thanks my friend[Beer]. Definitely going to get a good trailer to haul it.