MI Off-Grid Adventures

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Welcome to MI Off-Grid Adventures! Join us as we build, improve, and enjoy life on our 60-acre off-grid homestead in Michigan. On this channel you'll find: • Off-grid living & homesteading • John Deere 3033R tractor projects & attachments • Honest product reviews & real-world testing • DIY projects & workshop builds • Solar power, generators & battery backup • Starlink internet & networking • RV upgrades & accessories • Chainsaws, firewood & land management • Shooting sports & range projects • Trail building & property maintenance • Gear reviews for tools, equipment & outdoor living • Adventures with Pumpkin, our mini Goldendoodle If you enjoy practical how-to videos, honest reviews, and real-world projects that help you get more from your property, subscribe and follow along as we continue building our off-grid homestead.

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Heavy-Duty DIY Adult Bunk Bed | Under $150 Lumber + Free Plans

Heavy-Duty DIY Adult Bunk Bed | Under $150 Lumber + Free Plans MI Off-Grid Adventures

5.7K views - 1 month ago

Amish-Built Off-Grid Cabin: Deep Woods Delivery, Review & Tips for Buying One

Amish-Built Off-Grid Cabin: Deep Woods Delivery, Review & Tips for Buying One MI Off-Grid Adventures

517 views - 1 month ago

John Deere Frontier RT3062 3-Point PTO 62" Rotary Tiller: 1st Use & Review

John Deere Frontier RT3062 3-Point PTO 62" Rotary Tiller: 1st Use & Review MI Off-Grid Adventures

798 views - 3 months ago

DIY Chainsaw Sharpening Jig (Under $30) - Simple, Easy Build & Works Great (No Vice Needed)

DIY Chainsaw Sharpening Jig (Under $30) - Simple, Easy Build & Works Great (No Vice Needed) MI Off-Grid Adventures

332 views - 3 months ago

First Use and Review of the Woodland Mills WG24 Stump Grinder for Compact & Subcompact Tractors

First Use and Review of the Woodland Mills WG24 Stump Grinder for Compact & Subcompact Tractors MI Off-Grid Adventures

485 views - 3 months ago

3 Extra Things You'll Need BEFORE Using a New Stump Grinder (Woodland Mills WG24) #tractor

3 Extra Things You'll Need BEFORE Using a New Stump Grinder (Woodland Mills WG24) #tractor MI Off-Grid Adventures

356 views - 3 months ago

How to Lower the Lowest Point of Your Tractor's 3-Point Hitch (No Tools Required)

How to Lower the Lowest Point of Your Tractor's 3-Point Hitch (No Tools Required) MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.4K views - 4 months ago

Milwaukee M12 Battery Pruner Review & First Use – Is it Worth It? First Use + Good Excuse to Buy it

Milwaukee M12 Battery Pruner Review & First Use – Is it Worth It? First Use + Good Excuse to Buy it MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.8K views - 4 months ago

How to Hang Steel Targets So They Won’t Fall Off Anymore

How to Hang Steel Targets So They Won’t Fall Off Anymore MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.2K views - 5 months ago

John Deere Hood Release Upgrade (Tool-Less Button Mod for Tractors) | 3D Fusion Labs

John Deere Hood Release Upgrade (Tool-Less Button Mod for Tractors) | 3D Fusion Labs MI Off-Grid Adventures

922 views - 5 months ago

New STIHL GTA 40 Review, Unboxing, First Use, & Comparison to the GTA 26 Pruner Chainsaw @Stihl

New STIHL GTA 40 Review, Unboxing, First Use, & Comparison to the GTA 26 Pruner Chainsaw @Stihl MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.5K views - 5 months ago

Kemimoto Soft Upper Doors Review & Install on a 2025 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SXS UTV

Kemimoto Soft Upper Doors Review & Install on a 2025 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SXS UTV MI Off-Grid Adventures

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How to Scan & Digitize Old 35mm Slides: All the Supplies, Steps, Software & Settings You Need

How to Scan & Digitize Old 35mm Slides: All the Supplies, Steps, Software & Settings You Need MI Off-Grid Adventures

3.8K views - 6 months ago

Shooting a 100-Year-Old Gun in 13°F Weather – Sketchy First Shot! (1928 Mosin-Nagant 7.62x54R)

Shooting a 100-Year-Old Gun in 13°F Weather – Sketchy First Shot! (1928 Mosin-Nagant 7.62x54R) MI Off-Grid Adventures

71 views - 7 months ago

Costco Snowshoes Review (Alptrek) + How To Put Them On, Take Them Off, & Tips for Beginners

Costco Snowshoes Review (Alptrek) + How To Put Them On, Take Them Off, & Tips for Beginners MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.8K views - 7 months ago

Costco A-iPower Generator Review, Oil Change, & WiFi Mod (GXS7100iRD Dual Fuel Inverter Generator)

Costco A-iPower Generator Review, Oil Change, & WiFi Mod (GXS7100iRD Dual Fuel Inverter Generator) MI Off-Grid Adventures

5K views - 7 months ago

Is This Costco Chainsaw Better Than a Stihl? Fanttik vs GTA26 Showdown

Is This Costco Chainsaw Better Than a Stihl? Fanttik vs GTA26 Showdown MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.8K views - 8 months ago

RV Window Insulation Game Changer You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner: Strong, Removable Double-Sided Tape

RV Window Insulation Game Changer You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner: Strong, Removable Double-Sided Tape MI Off-Grid Adventures

5.7K views - 8 months ago

What is the Best Tool for Cutting Plexiglass Acrylic Sheets? Box Cutter, Dremel, Multitool, & More

What is the Best Tool for Cutting Plexiglass Acrylic Sheets? Box Cutter, Dremel, Multitool, & More MI Off-Grid Adventures

42K views - 8 months ago

2025 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 First Ride, Review, & Why We Chose Factory Upgrades (Off-Grid SxS UTV)

2025 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 First Ride, Review, & Why We Chose Factory Upgrades (Off-Grid SxS UTV) MI Off-Grid Adventures

3.3K views - 8 months ago

The Best Way to Insulate RV Windows in the Winter: Easy DIY Plexiglass with No Cutting

The Best Way to Insulate RV Windows in the Winter: Easy DIY Plexiglass with No Cutting MI Off-Grid Adventures

4.2K views - 8 months ago

RV Insulation Overkill? Wrapping My Slide-Out in Reflectix for a Cold Michigan Winter

RV Insulation Overkill? Wrapping My Slide-Out in Reflectix for a Cold Michigan Winter MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.6K views - 8 months ago

How to Replace a Front, Right-Hand Brake Lever on an ATV (Easy DIY Project on a 2024 Honda Recon ES)

How to Replace a Front, Right-Hand Brake Lever on an ATV (Easy DIY Project on a 2024 Honda Recon ES) MI Off-Grid Adventures

789 views - 8 months ago

How to Winterize Your RV | Complete 10-Step Tutorial + Supply List

How to Winterize Your RV | Complete 10-Step Tutorial + Supply List MI Off-Grid Adventures

293 views - 8 months ago

Finding the Perfect Pumpkins! 🎃 Exploring Michigan's Orchards in Full Fall Color

Finding the Perfect Pumpkins! 🎃 Exploring Michigan's Orchards in Full Fall Color MI Off-Grid Adventures

90 views - 9 months ago

How to Build a DIY Steel Gong Target That’s Cheaper AND Stronger Than Store-Bought! (.22 & 9mm Test)

How to Build a DIY Steel Gong Target That’s Cheaper AND Stronger Than Store-Bought! (.22 & 9mm Test) MI Off-Grid Adventures

3.6K views - 9 months ago

The Caldwell ClayCopter Launcher Can Get More People into Skeet-Shooting: Review & 1st Use

The Caldwell ClayCopter Launcher Can Get More People into Skeet-Shooting: Review & 1st Use MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.4K views - 9 months ago

10 Shooting Range Etiquette Rules Every Shooter Should Know

10 Shooting Range Etiquette Rules Every Shooter Should Know MI Off-Grid Adventures

8.5K views - 9 months ago

Which Reloading Action is Best for an Air Rifle (Pellet/BB Gun)? Pump vs Break-Barrel vs CO₂

Which Reloading Action is Best for an Air Rifle (Pellet/BB Gun)? Pump vs Break-Barrel vs CO₂ MI Off-Grid Adventures

2.6K views - 9 months ago

Can Battery Tools Handle Firewood? Felling, Bucking & Splitting at Our Off-Grid Michigan Homestead

Can Battery Tools Handle Firewood? Felling, Bucking & Splitting at Our Off-Grid Michigan Homestead MI Off-Grid Adventures

243 views - 10 months ago

Best .22 Magazine Speed Loader? Ludex vs McFadden vs Speed Beez

Best .22 Magazine Speed Loader? Ludex vs McFadden vs Speed Beez MI Off-Grid Adventures

11K views - 10 months ago

Top 5 Things You Need at the Range for a Safe & Fun Shooting Experience

Top 5 Things You Need at the Range for a Safe & Fun Shooting Experience MI Off-Grid Adventures

229 views - 10 months ago

The First 7 RV Mods to Make to Your RV (Under $50 for Each Upgrade or Accessory & Easy to Install)

The First 7 RV Mods to Make to Your RV (Under $50 for Each Upgrade or Accessory & Easy to Install) MI Off-Grid Adventures

20K views - 11 months ago

Are Flail Mowers Better Than a Brush Hog, Rotary, or Finish Mower? Frontier FL1161 Review & 1st Use

Are Flail Mowers Better Than a Brush Hog, Rotary, or Finish Mower? Frontier FL1161 Review & 1st Use MI Off-Grid Adventures

2.6K views - 1 year ago

How to Install a Rainwater Collection System for Off-Grid Homesteading (10 Steps to Harvesting Rain)

How to Install a Rainwater Collection System for Off-Grid Homesteading (10 Steps to Harvesting Rain) MI Off-Grid Adventures

668 views - 1 year ago

RV Sleeper Sofa Replacement | RecPro Charles Loveseat Install & Review

RV Sleeper Sofa Replacement | RecPro Charles Loveseat Install & Review MI Off-Grid Adventures

6.4K views - 1 year ago

How to Protect Fruit Trees from Deer: Off-Grid DIY Homestead Project Start to Finish

How to Protect Fruit Trees from Deer: Off-Grid DIY Homestead Project Start to Finish MI Off-Grid Adventures

5.1K views - 1 year ago

DIY Generator Shed Enclosure Setup + Bonus Review of EcoFlow Dual Fuel 3000 Smart Generator

DIY Generator Shed Enclosure Setup + Bonus Review of EcoFlow Dual Fuel 3000 Smart Generator MI Off-Grid Adventures

11K views - 1 year ago

Best WiFi Extender/Booster for Remote Off-Grid Homesteads | Full Range Speed Test (Beats Bridges)

Best WiFi Extender/Booster for Remote Off-Grid Homesteads | Full Range Speed Test (Beats Bridges) MI Off-Grid Adventures

7.4K views - 1 year ago

How to Protect the Entire Backseat of Your Car from Dog Scratches and Mud

How to Protect the Entire Backseat of Your Car from Dog Scratches and Mud MI Off-Grid Adventures

2.5K views - 1 year ago

4 Reasons Why I Left Ridge for the Ekster Wallet Pro [Watch Before You Buy]

4 Reasons Why I Left Ridge for the Ekster Wallet Pro [Watch Before You Buy] MI Off-Grid Adventures

40K views - 1 year ago

Turn Your RV Dinette Into a Remote Work Powerhouse for Just $106

Turn Your RV Dinette Into a Remote Work Powerhouse for Just $106 MI Off-Grid Adventures

524 views - 1 year ago

DIY Backyard Rifle Shooting Range Backstop (No Railroad Ties – Built Solo for $620 in 5 Hours!)

DIY Backyard Rifle Shooting Range Backstop (No Railroad Ties – Built Solo for $620 in 5 Hours!) MI Off-Grid Adventures

18K views - 1 year ago

Gas Can Regulations Were a Mistake — Are Battery Transfer Pumps the Solution? Comparing 2 Pumps

Gas Can Regulations Were a Mistake — Are Battery Transfer Pumps the Solution? Comparing 2 Pumps MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.6K views - 1 year ago

Birdfy 2 Review: Best Smart Bird Feeder? Setup, App Walkthrough & Video Test

Birdfy 2 Review: Best Smart Bird Feeder? Setup, App Walkthrough & Video Test MI Off-Grid Adventures

3K views - 1 year ago

Testing Budget Outdoor Furniture: What’s Actually Worth Buying? Adirondack, Hammocks & Swing Chairs

Testing Budget Outdoor Furniture: What’s Actually Worth Buying? Adirondack, Hammocks & Swing Chairs MI Off-Grid Adventures

318 views - 1 year ago

Electric (Battery) Chainsaw Power! Stihl HTA 160 Cordless Pole Pruner Review

Electric (Battery) Chainsaw Power! Stihl HTA 160 Cordless Pole Pruner Review MI Off-Grid Adventures

4K views - 1 year ago

Best Dog Frisbee for Backyard Play? We Tested 7 Popular Discs

Best Dog Frisbee for Backyard Play? We Tested 7 Popular Discs MI Off-Grid Adventures

11K views - 1 year ago

How to Plant Fruit Trees in 8 Easy Steps: Adding Apple & Cherry Trees to Our Off-Grid Property

How to Plant Fruit Trees in 8 Easy Steps: Adding Apple & Cherry Trees to Our Off-Grid Property MI Off-Grid Adventures

220 views - 1 year ago

HLA 1500 Snow Pusher Review | First Snow Test on John Deere 3033R

HLA 1500 Snow Pusher Review | First Snow Test on John Deere 3033R MI Off-Grid Adventures

7.1K views - 1 year ago

Mr. Heater Buddy Fan Hack Tested | Does a Wood Stove Fan Actually Work?

Mr. Heater Buddy Fan Hack Tested | Does a Wood Stove Fan Actually Work? MI Off-Grid Adventures

6.3K views - 1 year ago

RV Winter Prep: Installing Window Insulation for Cold Weather Camping

RV Winter Prep: Installing Window Insulation for Cold Weather Camping MI Off-Grid Adventures

1.7K views - 1 year ago

Automating Our Solar Backup: EcoFlow Dual Fuel Smart Generator Review + Setup Tips

Automating Our Solar Backup: EcoFlow Dual Fuel Smart Generator Review + Setup Tips MI Off-Grid Adventures

5.2K views - 1 year ago

Never Tuck in RV Sheets Again! Zlumber Bed Sheet Review & Installation

Never Tuck in RV Sheets Again! Zlumber Bed Sheet Review & Installation MI Off-Grid Adventures

2.3K views - 1 year ago

DIY RV Bed Lift Installation With Linear Actuators | Harder Than It Looks

DIY RV Bed Lift Installation With Linear Actuators | Harder Than It Looks MI Off-Grid Adventures

7K views - 1 year ago

What Happens When You Run a Double Mr. Heater on a 30 lb Propane Tank?

What Happens When You Run a Double Mr. Heater on a 30 lb Propane Tank? MI Off-Grid Adventures

4.1K views - 1 year ago

10 Months Later… What’s Inside This Deer Blind? (Mice? Bugs? Raccoons?)

10 Months Later… What’s Inside This Deer Blind? (Mice? Bugs? Raccoons?) MI Off-Grid Adventures

876 views - 1 year ago

Must-Have RV Mod (Change This First & Your Head Will Thank Me!) Low Profile Ceiling Light (Only $40) MI Off-Grid Adventures

93 views - 1 year ago

Ridge Wallet Cash Strap to Money Clip | QuickDraw Install & 3-Month Review

Ridge Wallet Cash Strap to Money Clip | QuickDraw Install & 3-Month Review MI Off-Grid Adventures

12K views - 1 year ago

Pushing My Tractor Pallet Forks to the Limit – Lifting a Deer Blind, Deck, and Heavy Lumber

Pushing My Tractor Pallet Forks to the Limit – Lifting a Deer Blind, Deck, and Heavy Lumber MI Off-Grid Adventures

9.2K views - 1 year ago