Tent Living

Tent Living is a chronicle of one man’s life in a 12' x 14' canvas wall tent. For three years, David Shilling lived in a tent in the woods of rural Virginia. This blog chronicles his entire three-year experience. You’ll find practical tips on all aspects of long-term tent living, and read about the author’s spiritual journey as he discovers the true meaning of simple living.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

On Being "Homeless"

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I rented a U-Haul truck the other day, and the clerk handed me a stack of forms to fill out . The forms asked for the usual information. Nam...
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Path to the Tent Site

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My tent site is tucked in the woods about 30 yards from where I park my truck. I followed an existing game trail from the parking area down ...

Installing the Dry Well

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One of the most convenient fixtures in my tent is a dump sink, which is simply a plastic bucket with a drain in the bottom. The sink drains ...
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The 20-hour Work Week

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Most anthropologists agree that stone age people worked around 20 hours per week for their basic food, shelter, and clothing needs. And that...
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My First Night in Brandy Station

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Last night I spent my first night at my new location near Brandy Station, Virginia. It's such a peaceful spot, right in the middle of a ...
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Friday, April 27, 2012

A Tour of My Home

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Welcome to a tour of my home! I live in a 12' x 14' canvas wall tent, and here's how the whole thing is put together! Foundat...
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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Why a Wall Tent?

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The idea of owning a portable house is very appealing to me. It frees me from having to own land and allows me to rent land instead. And fu...
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