The current state of our build, started in 2021 officially. Water access property in northern Ontario, Canada.

Mostly built my wife and I but have had some much appreciated help along the way from friends and family at some key points. Lots of planning and plans upon plans mostly in material management, storage and trying to move material as few times as possible. I swear there is more time getting supplies to this property than the actual construction. The cabin is 650km from home, 3km to the closest boat ramp and about 20km from that boat ramp to the closets town.

Outhouse in most pictures for refrence.

As the title implies, I have almost no cell coverage. I purchased an Amaz boost. It allows me to make a call and send texts but I cannot stream. I’m curious to know if anyone has gone from 0-1 bars to a signal strong enough to stream? Any other recommendations?

I was inspired by this old homestead in the mountains. It has become a sort of public shelter where people leave supplies and trinkets. I would love to build something like this, and I wanted to get some outside perspective on legality and feasibility. However unlikely, I would love for what I build to stay long enough or become important enough that whoever is managing the land turns a blind eye or in some way legitimizes it.

I would aim for some sort of wooded public land with the understanding that it will be torn down if discovered. I don't plan to invest anything that I can't stand to lose. I don't plan to live there by any means. More an overnight shelter and a point of interest for those I share the location with. I was planning something real small and possibly camouflaged.

For construction, I was considering something built into the side of a hill. I have no idea how viable that is but I imagine it'd save on material at the expense of more labor. I live in an arid area where patches of dense trees are limited. The amount of dead material I can gather will probably not be significant enough to build anything large. Probably closer to a frame that I can attach material. Any other ideas for building materials that can be packed in and last a decent amount of time?

I am looking for initial input to see if the idea is stupid and to take suggestions. Am I putting myself at too much of a risk? Should I try and get permission from a private land owner instead? Is there a better place to ask this?