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-40°F COLD at Our New Home Base (Finnish Log Cabin)
15 March 2026 · 39 min · 285K views · Finland
Aerial view of snow-covered forest at sunrise in Finnish Lapland
What this video covers
Juho and Sohvi Kangasluoma manage a remote log cabin in Finnish Lapland during a period of extreme cold, with temperatures reaching -40°F.Watch The couple relies on a 12-volt battery system for power and a propane heater for warmth, as the cabin lacks AC power.1:32 A primary challenge involves a frozen water pipe, which prevents the use of the cabin's internal plumbing.6:06 To secure water, they manually transport it from their nearby Garcia Nouanni 43 sailboat.6:51 When the hand pump for the water system freezes, Juho successfully thaws the mechanism by applying hot water and using a Fiskars axe to break up ice buildup.26:40 The cabin features a wood-fired sauna, which serves as both a bathing space and a secondary heat source, with its stone mass retaining heat for up to 24 hours.31:11 The couple manages daily tasks, including generator maintenance for battery charging and winter exercise for their dog, Nova, while navigating the limitations of polar night conditions.
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