Solo Car Camping with Rain, I got Scared | Van Life
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I went solo car camping in the rain in norther Minnesota. I sat under my moon shade awning and relaxed to some light rain. It also rained pretty heavy while I was in the van. This van camping trip was very relaxing. We never got the severe thunderstorm the weather channel claimed but still had a great time car camping in the rain.
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I'm a woman who hikes and camps alone frequently. I never was afraid until I started watching you tube videos about missing hikers and people experiencing scary nights camping. I am going to learn to shoot, take a safety course and buy a firearm. We live in frightening times and it's best to be as safe as possible.Thank you.
I can relate, solo male here, you are right, get a glock 20, for black bear, and above, even though, it won't help against the skinwalkers and bigfoot, but that's what Jesus is for, other than that, just respect nature, and living creatures, and you will be alright, minus the potential for crazy humans, both satanic side and just plain insane side...haha...anyways, I plan on using a van for some level of security, but in the end, relying on Jesus and Father in Heaven, much respect to you for being a strong soul as well, not many women these days care about anything but silly worldy things.
Sounds like a good realization! The unpredictability is unpredictable!
Into days society imo it has become dangerous , to camp out ..to many nutty people out there ..especially women on there own .. it’s not the wild animails but are own human beings that are more dangerous .. here in the uk we’re not allowed to have firearms , so in USA you can do that. .. if I do it I use camping sites ..
@@rouman7 u still can used machete..and other thing....
Fishercat
A tip for your cooler, instead of loose ice, a small jug of solid ice will last for days and won't get your supplies wet. 👍😊
Thanks!! 😃 😊
I freeze 2L pop bottles..ice and eventually water!
I’m new to the channel so I’m not sure if you’re talked about this, 12 volt fridge/ freezers are great. No more ice or soggy food.
Great idea, thankfully I have a small portable fridge now so no more melted ice 😀
Yea my gma used to do it for fishing, we would freeze a few 2 liters full of water, had a drink as it melted and kept the fish good.
If it gets quiet all of a sudden in the woods...run, hide, get your protection out. Usually means that there's a predator around and usually a very large one.
My son went camping in Canada and had wolves come up just outside the light of his campfire. He could see their eyes. They just sat and watched him a while, then slid off onto the darkness, but he spent the rest of the night in his car!
Yup, I live in Oregon and do all day long trips fishing, but I would never sleep out there with a tent, even just for the sake of black bears, and people think they aren't a threat, let me tell ya. do some research, they are not a threat for your typical hiker who wants to be around other humans, but for those of us who seek out true nature, and that means going where others don't, the threat of an attack is very real, you are basically asking for it. So, yeah, I do not plan on overnighting until I get a van, which should be this year hopefully, and then you guys will have some fun deep woods content coming your way =)
I wouldn't take the risk with less than a 300 bear gun rifle
Eventually you'll meet up with a bear if your in the back woods. I Never go camping without my 45 Ruger 6 shooter with bear shot on my side. I sleep better I eat better and I enjoy the day better knowing Betsy is on my side. I've come across black bears twice and I wasn't a bit nervous and those bears knew that they didn't smell fear and they left. If I didn't have it I'd a shit myself. I was just out walking the trail and each time they came out of nowhere and I had a cougar come behind me once on the trail. When you take out that Canon and you tell the bear to leave or he's gona be your new rug they know and the walk away. I had to fire a warning shot on the cougar she just kept coming closer and closer kicking up dirt with her front paws. I fired like 3 feet in front of her and I'm sure some dirt came up and hit her in the face and she took off
@@bigguy1403 Smart man, don't let snowflakes take your gun away in the future! The criminals will still get them regardless and all it will do it weaken our nation setting us up for a china take over haha (sort of un-related I know, but people forget that some people actually need guns for this type of thing, or we will be eaten out there!)
@@SometimesTurtleyou are right. I did some research too and found many examples of black bear attacks. Not worth the risk.
FINALLY!!! A solo camper who actually brandishes a weapon! It's disturbing to see the many who make the "the strange knock at night" or "I hear animals" yet they only have a butter knife and bug spray to protect themselves. I REALLY appreciate seeing the side arm. It's a common sense approach to this lifestyle.
So your in your van where your safe. but you gonna leave that safe fortress so you can go one on one with a bear? lmfao
Can you take gun to camping sites in America?
Or any lifestyle.
Butter knife and bug spray. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
love to see all the different camping you tubers wearing Steve's t shirts. Showing respect.
I agree. Prayers for Steve and his family....🙏
Steve Wallis
I'm from Russia and I for peace. I was very surprised see you in t-shirt from Steve because I am watching his channel too. It was very sad when I know about his wife. Pray for her!
Its nice to see people camping respect other camping (not competing for videos) i absolutely love camping ,it can be creepy at times, but love the nature and lakes or rivers
First time watching your videos. I watched the whole thing. I did enjoy it. Calming and peaceful. I respect the fact there's no cussing. I'm a Cristian and I believe you are too. I'd love to camp. I'm 69 and use a walker because of my bad knees.My husband is 74. We just set everyday and do what's necessary in a day. Very boring life but I dream of camping and fishing. I'd also cook on a campfire the old fashion way the way I use to. I've cooked on an open flame and made full meals lol. But now I just dream of doing it. So, I camped with you. Keep making your videos and also why don't you bring your wife sometimes??
Thanks for the shout out to Steve Wallis and his late wife. That was a terrible shock .
What a beautiful area to camp in . Good thing you have your van to sleep in
Good to see that you protect yourself in an unknown environment! Never know what or who is out there! Stay safe.
Amen Chris, thanks
What you saw was a fisher.. Beautiful campsite..Lots of wildlife..Lovely video..Thanks for the adventure..
I thought it a fisher. I've wanted to see one, but never have. Wow!
A YOUNG ONE TOO.... UP HERE IN MAINE, THEY ARE COMMON, THEY GET BIG. WE SEEN A 4 FT ONE, CROSSED THE ROAD LIKE AN ALLIGATOR!!!!!
That's what I thought. I was thinking it might be a big mink, but I was pretty sure it was a fisher (I grew up calling them fisher cats. I'm not sure how the "cat" part got started. I just know that's what my grandfather - a Minnesotan - taught me 🤷🏽♂️)
Ya I think of Steve and hope the best for him and hope he keeps himself healthy and moving forward.
I love how cozy you make your camping. Candles, lights 😊 Men don’t usually care about those things
Knowing my luck. If i lit a candle id burn half the forest down. Ahaha
I’m all about setting a nice atmosphere
WHEN YOU FINALLY GET MEN IN A SMALL AREA, THEY REALIZE WHAT THEY SMELL LIKE AFTER CAMPING..... THEY LIGHT THE CANDLES SO THEY DON'T SMELL THEMSELVES, LOLOLOLOLOLOL, JMHO LOL
Bring out his feminine side
I was thinking it was citronella, to keep down the mosquito invasion.
You have found the answer to life ,that alot of people don't get. So much peace there. The country is beautiful ,thanks for sharing.
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May the lord bless Stevie at this time and bless him ! My Derpest condolences to him and any loved ones at this time ❤
The bunny was thumper!! 😂😂😂
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Its 3:00 in the morning, I can’t sleep,turned on You Tube and so I watched this one, loved it!
Oh, love storms. I enjoy listening to the rain, and most importantly nice and cozy in the van. This is awesome😁
Dude, you’re very relatable. Thanks for bringing us along in your adventures. Thanks Matt.
Of course, thanks for watching bro!
I really enjoyed you showing the reality of camping alone in the woods. Not always glamorous sometimes can be eerie. Also very glad to see you take your safety serious!! I have never seen anything like the fisher cat since I am from the south. I am an outdoorsy woman but a firm believer in nothing good happens in the woods after sundown. Ha ha. Keep making videos
Thanks so much and I agree 😂
I am a new believer in a thing that is so scary that even sasquatch will get up and relocate. This very thing is what keeps me from camping solo and that is dogman. Kinda makes you wonder seeing all those deer running like that and that's a usual thing when those are around. Of course there's other predators out there as well but none of those things have ever made me think twice about camping solo.
@@jamestorgerson1837 Dogman? like a werewolf, as in the native american skin walkers? Im from australia, id camp with a dogman any day before a grizzly. Plus anything thats on the supernatural side, im not really scared of at all, All i think is its evil or demonic and as long as Christ is by my side they cant hurt me. I dont believe in a human turning in to a wolf, but if its like a werewolf and huminoid id say demonic, Not scared of demons. Bears how ever, Im food
@@jamestorgerson1837 yes and that is prime area for dogman, northern minnesota, wisconsin, michigan, ect
@mariamnone816 who's dogman?
Get yourself a screened tent that you can flush right up against your van so when you walk out the side door, you'll be entering right into the tent where you can cook, sit and eat outside without being surprised by any animal walking right up on you...or a person. Leave no gaps in between the van and the tent. When you're out in the open like that, anything can walk up on you from either side of the van. A screened tent will give you enough time to get back into the van quickly and safely. Some have 2 openings.
I will always say I love that your preach safety. As I mentioned before there is a TH-camr who is a solo female van lifer and she loves to tell people how she sleeps with the doors unlocked, no weapons, and doesn’t take any safety measures bc she’s out in the middle of no where. She loves to bash anyone who tells her otherwise bc she claims it’s caused by “trauma”🙄. Smh.
This sound of heavy rain with thunder is so beautiful. But I can't sleep now I want to see this more and more
Love your set up. It's good to see that you carry when camping, looks like a nice time .
Minnesota Forrest is beautiful! Wow!
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Looking forward to the videos way up north! Thanks for sharing your camping adventures! ♡
Much appreciated. Thanks for bringing us along. And for keeping the spirit of Steve’s “ beautiful wife” alive. I am sure he appreciates it. Be safe.
BTW… without seeing the actual size, the tract looked like a big raccoon to me. Enjoy
Thanks and yeah it’s hard to show size on video but much to big for a raccoon
Your videos put me in a positive camping mood. Thanks for the great content.
Your always going to hear things when out in the woods. If you allow your mind to drift with it it will. If your protected and nobody actually confronts you or does anything to you. Just enjoy it there's life all around us.
Much love and prayers to Steve. Life’s a journey not a destination. And life can hit us so hard. I totally understand like many people other’s. God bless and prayers to the family ✨💜🙏
Very well said with spirit
Nice to see others using their moonshade! I love mine so much! And I'm with you... I love a good storm when camping! Great video!
You should get the vent window visors that are in channel for your windows ,so you can crack them without anything getting wet.I love mine on wet days or when I want fresh air but don't need to roll them down. Just a thought
Beautiful campsite. Very peaceful. Great content
Ain’t nothing better than time out in the woods!
Keep up the beautiful work, i love to see people showing off MN
Looks like a peaceful quiet alone time great time to think and reflect… I love them times I don’t get much of that
Its good to see you speaking on safety and giving good tips on many things
I am fairly sure that mink thing was what we call a fisher in Maine. Odds are he claimed a part of your van. I like how, although it is unfamiliar, you were curious rather than frightened. Oh, and those squirrels were scolding you for being there. Wildlife is amazing. I am a new subscriber now! Thank you for a refreshing take on the outdoors.
Looove the quietness 🤗
Its so peaceful to watch your videos. Much LIKE from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 🎄💚 Stay safe. 💪🏼 I will watch from a safe distance 😅🤟🏽
Nice set up, looks beautiful there also! My heart goes out to Steve Wallis, been keeping him in my prayers.
I love your videos. One thing I know you are always ready, and you are never scared.
Never scared? He’s always scared. The title even said he was scared.
I get a thrill from facing my fears. If I was really scared I wouldn’t do it
Always Enjoy Your Camping Videos !!
Thanks !!
be safe out there ☺ 🌧
Love your videos. Thank you!!
I enjoyed your video. I love the rain also as long as the weather stays safe 😉
Love the rain. So peaceful.
Totally agree
I stumbled/subscribed onto ur awesome camping channel just now...Thanks for ur benevolence in paying homage to Steve Wallis and his Beautiful Wife. Happy trails and stay safe!
Love the dramatic music while setting up the minivan awning. The violin really adds to the occasion.
Love the simple awning you have there. Thank you for sharing your content. I'm following because there is something about your channel that is interesting.
Thanks!
I haven’t been on in a while I’m glad to be back and catch up on any videos I’ve missed. By the way, awesome video with so much wild life love it keep those videos coming. As always stay safe stay bless 🙏🏼❤️
I Love the sound of rain.
These type of videos relaxes me in way that i cant explain, i love these type of adventures😀
Love your camping videos Man but I can say with all honesty as well as two experiences growing up with my parents. While camping it's probably a good thing that you have the bear spray and a pistol and a minivan to separate you from them. Because if you're actually that worried about bears you should probably know that bears have a sense of smell 2100 times that of a human. So even though you disposed of the burger remains in that Campground trash bears are highly attracted to sweet and sugary things such as pastries and cookies like you had in your minivan. Having a close-up encounter with a overly eager black bear trying to pack on as many calories as it can before it's hibernation cycle begins. Is a once in a lifetime experience you really don't want. Lol 😳
As scared as he is he probably shouldn't be out camping I'm thinking a motel 6 would be more suitable to his character.
I'm about to watch this video right now. But when I tell you I read your comment and when I tell you you scared the bullshit out of me. When you put it in perspective like that it's pretty damn deep what you said. Just saying
And as we know one must also watch out for the 2 legged predators blessings
@@fosterkennel649 They're the ones I worry about too👍
@@danbailey96 so you think only brave people should camp? Give him some grace to learn a new life experience.not everyone is privileged to grow up camping with someone of wisdom to share the experience . Someday he will feel comfortable enough to share these experiences with his boys. You have to learn somewhere.
Looked like a river otter. That makes sense, too since you heard an animal dive into the water.
What jumped in the water was much bigger than that lol
I would sleep so good with the rain. We have a pop up camper and I loved when it would rain at night!
Loves your excitement for the rain! I love it too in your videos! Snow and thunderstorms, make camping cozy!!!
Stay safe, great video!
I love me some thunderstorms ⛈️
That lake is so pretty!! I can imagine what it looks like when the colors change orange and red!
GOD is GOOD! Amen! Thanks for a fun video! I really enjoyed watching it! I felt like I was right there camping with you. I'm glad I found your channel! Have fun!
Prayers for Steve! ❤🙏🙏💟
Still doing it mate !!! Luv your videos in heavy weather safe in ya van , keep it up mate 😁👍
Thanks buddy!
yah, I can see the rain.loud and clear
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Nice video and wonderful to see this young man wearing his side arm
Thanks
Beautiful 😍❤️ place, I love 💕 the woods 👍👍
Awesome video, northern Minnesota looks beautiful. I'm surprised you don't have more campfires. A good splitting axe would take care of those logs and helps pass the time at camp. God bless 🍁
you are the first camper i have seen with an equallizer on their hip im going to love this thank you stay safe
Wow!! Beautiful Surroundings!!
No need to display your pistol my friend. Proper training along with tactics and stealth is better then showing what you got. Unless you are wearing a uniform no one should ever know you are carrying. I did enjoy the video by the way.
If you’re in public with people around I agree. I was in middle of forest by myself. Keeping it in holster while sitting down was uncomfortable so put it on table for easy access
Relax
Loving the background 🎵!
Love the rain ❤
I like your video. So natural, and simple. Simplest things in life are much enjoying. Keep doing what your heart tells you, and enjoy it. God bless you.
Pretty awesome I always wanted to camp out in the middle of nowhere just exactly how u did it in the video, perfectly
And always bring protection, there could possibly be crazies in the middle of nowhere messing around campsites
Great video as always! We just came back from camping/hiking in the Smokies. Carried two cans of bear spray and air horns in case of bear encounter. Glad you didn’t have to fight mosquitoes too much. I got one single bite which isn’t bad. Also used the thermacell. It works!
I’ve never had much luck with those candles, but the thermacell works great
Skin so soft oil/lotion by Avon for is a great bug repellent for the skin. Citronella candles work for me also.
When I went to Costa Rica the guides told me to take B1 or a B complex pill. Mosquitoes don't like it. We used Deet spray as well & I never got bitten & we were in the rain forest!
You are pure fun. So realistic. I just had to sub with all notifi on. Thanks for just being truthful, honest, yourself.
Just found your channel- new subscriber. Loved your night out in northern MN. Hearing the rain storms are the best. I’m looking forward to bingeing some of your other content. Blessings to you and yours - stay safe out there.
That’s a lot of rain sheeesh ⛈🌧☔️💧
It is morning here its 7:51 am and it's been snowing love the snow 😁
Your video just showed up on my feed. Nice video. Thank you for the adventure. I’ll be watching.
I enjoy your videos. Always like the rainy ones the best.
The quiet makes me whisper too. Lovely. I can’t say I’d adventure out like you are but it’s beautiful.
It was an interesting trip. It was nice to see you enjoy the outdoors, the animals and some tasty dinners, that is solid simple comfort right there. With technology we can forget about real life and at times get immersed in it. A good book will always do too. You kept setup simple yet adequate that is how it should be 5 to 10 minute takedown. Was good to see you brought protection along as much as we want to see the best in everyone we have to be smart and prepared for anything. I have seen female campers alone sometimes being approached and I feel fearful for them. Nothing wrong with being ready
Thanks and yeah regardless if people want to accept the truth or not, females definitely need to be more prepared when out solo. I have seen a few where I was very nervous for them also. All it takes is one crazy person
@@TolbersCamping Excalty, looking for the good in people is not ways a great attitude to have on solo journeys for anyone... I have seen some very strange encounters for some solo campers, my fear level was on alert for them. I am adventurous but being cautious is not paranoia just good sense, as well as being prepared for anything that comes your way. I spent almost two full months in the woods on 125+ acres this summer in an RV area...as summer wanned so did the folks on site sometimes I could look both ways where I was parked and see no cars, I still enjoyed the countryside but with a bit more caution when it thinned out
Beautiful camp site!!
I’m a Minnesotan too. But in the Twin Cities area. I’m glad you have your go pro and protection with you! Continue to be careful! If you like birds, we have lots of owls and bald eagles in the Twin Cities now.
Hey dude, nice video, the loud splash was probably a sasquatch, and the ding sound you heard could have been a mini big foot,. They hide under cars , you should hang over the side before you put foot to the ground and look under the car first, the little ones grab you're leg and hold you for the big uns. Thanks for mentioning Steve, great dude, ya wanna have fun stalk him when he's camping and make a video. If you're ever down south let us know so's we don't waste ammo. Thanks again and we subd ya , make more
I agree, most likely Sasquatch is watching you. Whatever you do don’t point your gun at one, makes things worse, they will leave you alone if you walk away. Yes we have them here, like it or not
Matt u r ok man, glad to see somebody enjoying life of what God gave us...
Amen, thanks Virgil!
The animal you were wondering about
Is called a fisher cat. We have them in Michigan also. Vey cool animals.
That was a fisher. Beautiful little things.
Suppp love the new van brother I see what you ment before and this was a great idea this was what I was talking about, before I thought you ment you was buying like a sprinter van with all the fixings and going broke over it I was like whyyyyy just start with something smaller that’s what I ment lol it’s dope love it can’t wait to see all the new adventures
Northern Minnesota Reminds me of the Upper Peninsula Michigan. Moose bear wolves and Sasquatch 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Been up there once and want to go again
The area is beautiful.😊
Yep…always have one in the chamber 👍 I carry too!
Love your content thank you for sharing your journey hello from Texas be safe and be good I enjoy your video take care wishing you and family happiness and good health
Thanks Ann!
Wow, you're always healthy. And I also did camping last night alone hope you guys like it thank you Aie cemping hat
Dang! That is quite a storm. Cool campsite. Crow✌️
You’re quite the adventurer. You are a careful and considerate camper. Your wife & you must have some great camping 🏕️ adventures. Thank you for sharing & GOD BLESS.
Thank you for supporting Steve. I am enjoying your channel so much. Keep camping 🏕 and stay safe. God Bless you and your family.
Thanks and God bless!
Feels like eternity since the last time I watched you
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Just subscribed like the solitude of Solo camping. I live between Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen in NE corner of California, thanks for all the tips. Really like the Awning ! Im getting ready to hit the road and do some snow camping .Take Care !
Amazing landscape 👍 I enjoy watching the video, 👍
Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
Enjoy watching your content very much. Keep up the good work Brother.👍
Thanks bro!
May God bless Steve, so sad to here about his wife. GOD BLESS YOU. NICE SHARE
Thanks!
Glad to see you have your firearm. Safety first! Catching up on your older videos now
I follow Steve’s channel. Bless him and his family, so sorry to hear this,I too lost my husband to cancer last year.