The Augustine
40ft Container Cabin
Price starting at: $87,500
The Augustine is a 40ft container cabin, perfect for the rugged outdoors. Our floorplan features a kitchen, bathroom, and living/bedroom space.
Our standard model features a 12' garage; it's perfect to store your ATV and other equipment. Plus everything is securely locked up when you're not on-site.
We also offer an upgraded floor plan that converts the garage space into a large, enclosed bedroom with a window!
Our cabins are built to work with your land and intended use in mind. Customize your cabin with:
- Rooftop Deck
- Custom Built-in Beds
- Deer Extension Pole System
- Wood Burning Stove Ready (Vent System)
- Off-grid Fresh Water System
- Secured Windows
- And more!
Looking to avoid the wait of build time? Explore our ready-to-ship models!
**Photos are representative of the container build, not exact models. Decks, stairs, and built in furniture are not included in Backcountry Containers estimated pricing. **
Augustine Furnished Walkthrough
Floorplan Options
Standard Floorplan with 12' Garage
Upgraded Floorplan with Enclosed Bedroom
DETAILS
Standard Floorplan with 12' Garage
Upgraded Floorplan with Enclosed Bedroom
Exterior:
- (1) 40FT High Cube 'One Tripper' Container
- All Metalwork & Structural Steel Reinforcement
- Durable Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint
- Exterior Generator Plug For Backup (or Primary) Energy Source
- Exterior Lights: Outside Exterior Door(s)
- (1) 6’-0” x 6’-8” Residential Vinyl Sliding Entry Door with Lock and Screen
- (3) 3’-0" x 3-0" Vinyl Sliding Windows (Double Pane, Low E Argon Filled Glass) with Screens
Open Concept Kitchen:
- Quality Cabinetry (Soft Close Hardware, Upgraded Box Construction) Topped with
- Countertops and Cabinet Pulls
- Floating Cabinetry Above Countertops
- Stainless Steel or Large Farmhouse Kitchen Sink & Luxury Faucet
- 2 Burner Electric Induction Cooktop (Freestanding)
- Space for a Mini-Refrigerator
Open Concept Living Space:
- Suitable for Couch, Coffee Table, Chair, Wall-Mounted TV, Upgraded Bunk Bed System, Etc..
Bathroom:
- Composite Tile
- Shower - 32" x 48" with Sliding Glass Door Featuring a Luxury Shower
- Head & Handle
- Ceramic Vessel Sink and Faucet
- Built-in Floating Vanity with Shelving
- Standard Residential Toilet
- Ventilation Fan
Garage (Convertible to Bedroom as Upgrade - See Upgrade Section):
- 12' Gear and UTV Storage Garage With Durable Rugged Finishes
- Fully Insulated with Electrical
- Upgrade Option to Convert Garage Into Enclosed Master Bedroom with Bunk Bed System that has a Queen-Sized Bed on Bottom & a Full-Sized Bed on Top
*We Build All Of Our Container Homes To The IBC / IRC Code, and Adjust for State / County Specific Regulations, as Needed*
Insulation:
- Insulated Subfloor System, 2LB Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation at Walls and Ceiling
HVAC :
- 12,000 BTU 19 SEER 230V Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump
Plumbing, Water, & Electrical
- PEX Piping and PVC Drain Systems with Black and Greywater Drains to be Connected to an RV Hookup or Sanitary Sewer System
- Connection to Main Water Supply
- Propane Tankless Water Heater
- External Electrical Hookups. Internal Electrical Outlets & Lighting Included Throughout the Container
- All Interior Spaces Feature Electrical Outlets & Switching With Recessed LED Ceiling Lighting Included Powered from an Exterior Breaker Panel
40FT Rooftop Deck:
- Featuring Maintenance Free Composite Decking, Treated Framing, Aluminum Railing System With Gate, and a Steel Spiral Staircase. Majority Completed By Our Team, Some Easy Assembly Required On-Site Due to Shipping Requirements.
40FT Rooftop Deck Brackets:
- Not Ready to Purchase a Rooftop Deck Yet? Maybe You Want to DIY Your Deck? We Will Weld the Brackets Needed Onto Your Container To MakeYour Hunting Cabin Future Deck Ready. With Our Custom Brackets, It's Easy to Install a Rooftop Deck With Whatever Material You Choose.
Partial Exterior Cladding:
- Add Exterior Cladding to Accent Your Hunting Cabin. 25% Coverage Area of Front.
Custom Camo Paint:
- Camo Paint Exterior.
Walls:
- Amish Pine, Amish Basswood & Amish Blue Pine, Pine, White Shiplap are All Upgrade Options That We Offer For Your Container Home Interior Walls. Standard Included Option is Drywall.
2 Custom Built-in Bunk Beds (4 Beds):
- You Can Choose to Add 2 Custom Built-in Bunk Beds to the Living Space to Maximize Sleeping Space. Includes Custom Mattresses.
Deer Extension Pole System:
- Installed Outside of Container on Exterior Wall.
Wood Burning Stove Ready:
- We Will Perform the Metalwork, Structural Steel Reinforcement, and Install a Vent System (Fresh Air Intake and Chimney Exhaust Ports) For Your Wood Burning Stove.
Secured Windows:
- Steel Security Shutters For Windows. Lockable From Inside.
Fold Down Table:
- Custom Built Butcher Block Fold Down Table Connected to Wall. Designed to Maximize Space.
Garage Conversion to Master Bedroom:
- We Can Convert Your Garage Into An Enclosed Master Bedroom with Bunk Bed System That Has a Queen-Sized Bed on Bottom & Full-Sized Bed on Top. Includes Custom Mattresses. This Upgrade, Coupled With the Living Room Bunk Bed Upgrade, Offers Customers Up To 6 Beds in This Hunting Cabin. Additionally, 3' of Exterior Accessed Storage Is Included Between Bedroom and Shipping Container Doors.
Off-Grid Fresh Water System:
- Installed includes a 100 Gallon Fresh Water Tank, ExteriorLocking Fill Inlet, 12v Pump System, Deep Cycle Battery, and Expansion Tank.
Appliance Packages:
- We Offer a Large Variety of Appliances that are Sourced by Our Team to Maximize the Space Available in Your Container Home (Refrigerator, Oven, Dishwasher,
Microwave, Washer / Dryer, Etc..).
Choose your standard container home finishes!
Each standard model comes with 10+ opportunities to customize your container home selections. Try our easy builder!
Financing now available for up to $25k!
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Wisetack to offer flexible financing to our customers on jobs up to $25,000.*
The Wisetack application takes about a minute to complete, and checking your eligibility will not impact your credit score. Once approved, you can select the payment option that best fits your budget. See how low your monthly payments could be with their payment calculator.
*All financing is subject to credit approval. Your terms may vary. Payment options through Wisetack are provided by our lending partners. For example, a $1,200 purchase could cost $104.89 a month for 12 months, based on an 8.9% APR, or $400 a month for 3 months, based on a 0% APR. Offers range from 0-35.9% APR based on creditworthiness. No other financing charges or participation fees. See additional terms at Wisetack.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
We sell our products to all markets and industries, including residential, commercial, industrial and governmental. We have the experience and capacity to partner with businesses on any type of container related project, large and small.
Yes, we offer financing up to $50K through our partnership with LoanGlide. While Backcountry doesn't personally offer financing, we can walk you through the easy steps of financing your project with LoanGlide.
Some of the highlights of financing your project with LoanGlide are:
- Rates from 0% APR
- Check offers in 60 seconds with no impact to your credit score
- Flexible offers, no origination fees
Custom Builds
We will craft a custom container home specific to your unique needs and location. Using a combination of stacked or adjoined 20ft and 40ft containers, we will create your dream home. We design our container homes to maximize the views and features of your property. We can incorporate just about anything into our container homes. We’ve built workshops, done a putting green, made a large rooftop garden, built custom furniture, and more.
Standard Model
Our Standard container models are inspired by our most popular custom builds. Purchasing a standard container option from our website is the quickest and most affordable way to get your Backcountry Container, as it reduces a lot of the lead times and indirect costs that go into building a fully custom container home structure. Same quality, better price, delivered to you.
Yes, shipping and sales tax.
Shipping - Shipping fees for all builds depend on the distance from our build site (either in the Texas or Wisconsin area). Shipping typically costs around $3 per mile. Delivery for all builds will be quoted at time of purchase. For delivery, we must be able to drive our flatbed, tiltbed or chassis to the site to be unloaded.
Sales Tax - Sales tax will be applied to the contract amount upon purchase. The sales tax rate applied will depend on which state your container is shipped to.
Technically, yes. If you have appropriate transport (flatbed, chassis, etc.), and you ensure all utilities are disconnected, the container can be moved at your discretion.
The short answer is Yes. Corten steel will rust much slower than mild steel, and will remain water proof through its lifetime. Corten containers are corrosion resistant. Added layers of rust resistant paint and primer provides extra support.
Our containers are either brand new or 'one trip', meaning they shipped cargo one time before they were sold to us. 'One trip' containers are considered like new and rarely have any blemishes on them. We inspect all containers for quality when we receive them.
Yes, we are proud to be a 100% family owned business with all of our operations and facilities located in the USA with production facilities in Texas and Wisconsin.
Our preferred general contractor can help you find and install the right foundation for your container home. The most important element of a container home foundation is that the ground is level. If it is level, a container home can be set there. With that said, we recommend using one of these foundation options:
- Railroad ties - this is often the least expensive option that can be used as a permanent foundation, and is the ideal option if you would like to move your container home some time in the future.
- Gravel pads - this option won't break the bank and is considered a long term, reliable, foundation for container homes.
- Concrete slab - this is often the most expensive option but also the most air tight when it comes to keeping your container home level and in place.
Absolutely, once a contract is signed, Backcountry Containers will create the construction plan set for permitting purposes and depending on the project – will submit directly to the state for review or pass the plans along to the customer to submit to the county or city for review.
Depending on the configuration chosen, your container will be delivered on the appropriate transport, whether it be a flatbed, tiltbed or chassis. If a crane is required, we arrange for that as well.
Yes. By appointment only. Send a message to sales@backcountrycontainers.com to make a request.
Standard Model Questions
We currently offer 3 standard models:
The Kennedy - 40ft container home build
The Ezra - 20ft container home build
The Rockne - 20ft container office
The Jack (COMING SOON) - 20ft container hunting cabin
The Augustine (COMING SOON) - 40ft container hunting cabin with lockable garage for storage of items such as ATV's
Purchasing a standard container option from our website is the quickest and most affordable way to get your backcountry container, as it reduces a lot of the lead times and indirect costs that go into building a fully custom container home structure. Same quality, better price, delivered to you.
If you purchase one of our standard models, it typically takes 6 - 16 weeks from time of deposit to time of delivery. However, high quality craftsmanship is our number one priority, which means we only source our materials from experienced, reputable vendors. From time to time, the supply chain may delay the waiting period for a standard container model. If that is the case, you will be notified of the updated timeline.
While browsing the standard options on the website, you can select the standard container that you would like to purchase and input your information as requested. This will reserve your spot in line for that model. Within a week, one of our project managers will reach out to you to discuss the model and answer any questions you may have. If you want to move forward with the purchase, we will send you our sales agreement to sign and invoice for payment.
Our payment terms are:
- 50% of the purchase price due upon signing the sales agreement
- 40% due when we start production on your container
- 10% before we ship out your container
Yes, all of our standard containers that have plumbing and electrical included are equipped with:
- Electrical hookups
- Blackwater and Greywater PVC that can be connected to an RV hookup or city sewer
- A water in hose spigot
For safety purposes, all electrical and plumbing should be connected by a licensed electrician and plumber through external ports on the container.
We will assist you with questions related to dimensions and site preparation but we recommend hiring a local general contractor for the installation or you can use one of our regional preferred general contractors to assist you.
For standard container orders, we recommend hiring a local general contractor for the installation or you can use one of our regional preferred general contractors to assist you. The next question below will detail a list of services our preferred general contractors commonly offer.
We recommend using one of our regional preferred general contractors because we have experience working with them and know that quality and craftmanship is just as important to them as it is to us.
Some of the items they typically offer: deck options, pergola options, foundation package options, electrical package options, water package options, plumbing package options. They also attach multiple containers together and often consult on permitting and regulations.