I was briefly homeless myself during the pandemic. Your tips and tricks gave me the confidence to just make a tent work for a bit until I figured something else out. For every offended person, you have tens of thousands of inspired and grateful friends. We love you Steve and pre congrats on the MILLION!
Agreed. I am always worried about ending up back on the streets. I was homeless 24 years ago. I never want to go back. But, if I did...Steve has shown me some pretty cool tricks to survive a lot better than I did last time. I appreciate that a lot.
Steve inspired me to live more minimalistically. You can have just as good of a time, if not better, with less comforts. Living too comfortably just takes the meaning and pride out of everything you do. Being homeless isn't something to cry over. It's freedom and an opportunity to learn. A hobo is a virtuous person that lives on only what they need and isn't burdened by anything
I lost it at “who actually needs to see the nature when you can rest assured it’s right behind the tarp”. Love ya Steve! My 6 old daughter is getting wild ideas from your videos and it’s amazing to see her process those 6 year old whims.
I sat straight up in my chair and laughed as hard as humanly possible. It’s just on the other side of the tarp OMG.😂😂😂 no one would say that except Steve!! I love this channel
Hey Steve, I was recently homeless and there is nothing "disgusting" about the videos you share. Happily I now have a roof over my head and, as then, I still love watching the stuff you do. Step two in your honour sir and you have inspired me to stealth camp for the fun of it :) Cheers!
Thanks Jeff! I'm glad to hear you have a roof over your head again. Some people don't look back to see that I was living in cars trucks, and RV's when the channel started. Cheers to you as well!
How could anyone accuse you of being offensive … the most chill and down to earth dude around. And always awesome to see someone always positive and upbeat
Some people just aren’t happy unless they’re b*tching about something. I’m with you though, how can a guy who films himself eating and sleeping in different ways be offensive to the homeless?!? I wonder if that was the guy who found out where Steve and Beautiful Wife were living and caused them (and garbage the cat) to have to move?
Steve, I use to be homeless and I love your content. Some people just have a chip on their shoulder. Being homeless can really mess with you and your view of reality. Never mind the haters they gonna hate. Keep up the awesome content. Cheers
“Homeless person offended”, they need to grow up. I was a homeless vet. I’m not anymore and love camping and watching your channel Steve! Thanks for all you do!! God Bless.
i too used to be homeless, and very soon i may be living in a car again, the cost of living here is insane, i have no problem with what Steve does, in fact im a big fan of this channel
Excessive tarp ? Maybe, but the perfect amount of charm, wit and personality. Another fabulous episode in the annals of Steve, despite looking very tired Steve still brought the humour. Couldn't be more happy for a channel reaching that magic million. Thank you Steve and the rest of the camping gang.
6:57 Very funny Steve! No way this shot wasn't intentional for a good laugh. Thanks for your uploads! Mega CRONGRATULATIONS due for 1 million loving subscribers! You have a really laid back vibe that is just great to chill with honestly, and great content never hurts.
Congrats on 1 million!! 🥳 Also, don't be afraid to re-use spots! We're here for you. Where you're at matters less. Don't let yourself get fooled that you need to always have a "new and fresh" place. Or simply a "new shiny" for the audience. You are the new, fresh and shiny, Steve! 😀
You’re one creative man. I always thought, “man the pressure of trying to come up with something new and different each week” but you never disappoint. Keep up the good work Steve and enjoy your step two’s folks!
When I was young, our family reunions were always camping at the Grand Lake of the Cherokees , in Oklahoma. Great Uncle Jack had several of those pie ovens, not a double one. He’d make fruit pies with white bread and strawberry jam that Great Aunt Helen had put up , for all the kids. Great memories
yeah, most campgrounds are what i describe as "tent suburbs" - though tents've become something of a rarity in campgrounds; more likely to find'em crammed with fulltilt houses-on-wheels with televisions anymore. one of the last times i was in a campground, someone had an organ at their campsite & was playing hymns!
@@jwc3o2 It's best to stick to hymns so you don't read too much of the unbelievably violent and insane stuff that's obvious lies inserted by men with ulterior motives.
I think the absolute beauty of your channel is that was what camping used to be: Camping with very little, being creative and testing our wits . Now it's people pulling thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars into camping spots and looking down on "lesser campers". I love this. Best wishes and thanks to all who help. 💜👍
This is amazing! Thank you, Steve. I’d be surprised if I could do this at a State campground here in the USA. The first ranger to drive by and see it would likely enter the tarp fortress without warning and demand to know what I was up to. They’d then order me to take down the tarps. If I asked what rules I was breaking they wouldn’t answer. They’d just angrily reply that I could either take them down immediately or get out. It’s great to see that this kind of harmless fun is still allowed in some places.
I really like the videos you do. For the gentleman that was once homeless, your style of camping has nothing to do with anyone that is or has been homeless. You provide entertainment and great ideas to others and encourage people to get out there and enjoy the scenery and camping. I am sorry that he felt offended but I have yet to see you offend anyone in your videos. You have always been upbeat and mindful of others in your comments. Keep up the fun.
Grew up calling them bush pie makers or hobo pie makers, my favorite part of camping. Highly recommend berries and added sugar as a filling. Even canned apples or cherry pie filling, it's golden!!!!
Your videos helped me in more ways than I can describe and I hope the TH-cam community can come together to help you in these troubling times. Stay safe stay well and heal. We all care about you
Love camping with Steve! Spit out my coffee when he was describing the tick crawling on his leg, but was unconcerned because the tick stood no chance of biting him because " of my luxurious mane of leg hair"! You are correct Sir, people do get unreasonable when you take a camera into a bathroom. The one liners are the show as much as the cooking and camping. Thank you for the humor, kindness and wholesomeness you put out into the world. We ALL need it.
Steve, I used to be homeless and I am so grateful for you, out there showing the next generation how to do it... you are a resource I regularly pass out from my outreach... your knowledge helps keep newly homeless ppl out of trouble... because of you many sleep better at night! God bless you brother 👊✊☝️
Been watching for a few years now Steve and not once did I ever think "disgusting and unbelievably offensive"...perhaps "peculiar and sometimes inadvisable yet always entertaining". It's a trigger happy world out there, pay them no mind. Keep up the fine work.
I’m a 63 yo woman with absolutely no interest in camping……..however I’m totally entertained by your videos! I love the information (using Doritos to get a fire going), and seeing nature. You make it interesting and I’m excited to watch the next adventure!
Me too I watch him I don't get upset about watching him unlike the war in Ukraine the economy in the US gas prices or like I just simply watching for entertainment purposes
Steve must have the most positive and supportive community on TH-cam, and I wouldn't expect anything else! Thanks for years of great content and for inspiring me to get out of my comfort zone and hunker down more.
I legitimately look forward to these videos every week Steve. I love them, the float trips, the stealth camping, even the random campground videos just to put one out. I REALLY love your mountain adventures and the bus.
God bless you Steve, and your beloved wife. I'm sure she will be watching over you, to make sure you are safe. She must have been very proud of you. Her good man xx . . Surrounded by nature's yummy grub..
I still remember stumbling on your channel even before you had 10k subs. I'm just glad you never got too fancy or anything. This roughing it out in the woods style video is just a delight; reminder to us all that you can still have a good time if there is a will. Keep it up.
This is a perfect example of why this gentleman is about to hit 1M subs: funny, humble, genuine, informative. A toast to Steve, nicely done, I raise my step 2, cheers Steve and congratulations!!
Just love your videos Steve they really cheer me up! Love the line "people get unreasonable when you walk in a bathroom with a camera" 😂😂 cracked me up. Thank you
"It seems like I'm butchering an hitchhiker" HAHAHA damn I laughed so much it made me question myself why hahaha! I love your videos, Steve. It's always a joy to see a new one online.
Steve. I gotta say, from another former homeless person and current homeless advocate,I am in NO way offended by what you're doing! If anything, this would have been a great channel 20 years ago for information and help with ideas when I had that issue. Thank you for what you do, Steve. & Shout out to Crazy Neighbor! Keep it up, y'all!
After i heard that in the video i just had to comment on it leaving my 2 cents about how wrong that guy is and how great these videos are. Then i started reading some other comments and was pleasantly surprised to see many others doing the same thing and defending Steve 👍😁👍
And sometimes stuff like this is a great tool to help people understand and grow empathetic bonds with our homeless comrades. My favorite bluesman was a literal train-hopping hobo and his songs about living behind a grocery store and running from the police really helped me see past the really cruel stigma that our culture gives the unhoused.
Steve you are a man after my own heart. Nothing ruins beautiful nature quite like having to look at your neighbors. Also it's sad we have gotten to the point in camping that fellow campers might be upset to see someone sleeping in a bag by a campfire. As always a great video thanks for sharing.
To anyone and everyone who helped Steve on his channel: y'all doing a great job keeping the 'soul' of the channel while growing to a million subscribers 🎊 This is probably the few channels with no bs, drama or negativity For Steve: safety is still the main priority. If you feel that a spot is too dangerous, it's okay to leave and postpone the video 💜💜👌
I just discovered your channel and I’m so glad I did. It’s so great to live vicariously through you. I also lost it at “if it was a tick it won’t stand a chance against my luxurious mane of leg hair.”
You Steve, are a phenomenal personality. Every Thursday I get up in the morning and think, " yay, Steve is putting out a video today, I can't wait"... And you never disappoint. No matter how crappy my day is, after seeing your video, you always put a smile on my face and turn my day around. I laugh multiple times with the comments that come out of your mouth. That breakfast for supper looked so delicious. And you driving through your tarps cracked me up. So glad that soon you will be reaching 1 million subscribers... You have earned it. You are such a funny mellow creative guy... Just a real natural. Another great video Steve... Keep 'em coming.👍😁
You are the only camping youtuber I watch that makes me feel comfortable camping alone. It's been on my mind for a few years but haven't pulled the trigger. A bit scared to be honest. Not scared of wildlife but scared of other crazy campers.
I agree 100% with what you said. I camp alone and I always carry some sort of weapon. But most people I run into camping are really nice people and love my set up. I do truck camping I built a bed in the bed of my truck.
@@imprezaowner You know it. I've been camping my whole life and it happens here and there. Assholes looking for a fight a 2am after 30 beers. Being there alone without my buddy's if that happens makes me a little nervous.
Watching these videos really makes me want to camp with you man. All I need is a place to sleep and a step two. I adore your approach to camping. Makes me yearn for the woods, man. Good stuff, please keep it up. Ed: also showcasing some excellent instincts as a cook, as usual. If you hang out with enough people, you realize that instinct for cooking is not super common. It's definitely a big part of what makes you special, for me at least.
Fr, it seems like there's always one person in the group that's always doing the cooking 😂😂. Cooking should be a basic human skill. Even basic cooking God bless !
"From the road it looks like I'm butchering a hitchhiker," as always, with the most deadpan delivery. LOL!!! Steve, I hope you crack yourself up as much as you do us, your adoring fans!
So happy you're about to hit 1 million subscribers, you deserve every one and then some! Your videos are one of my favorite parts of TH-cam and always provide entertainment, relaxation, and education wrapped into one. Cheers Steve!
I’ve heard “love thy neighbor” but “Block out your neighbor” just has a better ring to it. 😂 Love the videos Steve! Thanks for the hours of great content and inspiration!
The fact that he drives completely out of his site with the camera still there knowing that he has to drive back or get out and run back to pick it up just makes me giggle. Just started watching a few days ago and I can’t stop. You’re an inspiration and a legend 🍻
I started like 1.5 years ago. And it was the same. He’s just a real dude who likes to camp. I love the authenticity too. Like how he said all that stuff together would be disgusting. 😂😂😂
I love how your plan for if it rains, is to hide under the picnic table instead of getting in the vehicle or under one of the many tarps that you brought today. Lol. Love your content Steve! Keep up the great work!
Hey Steve, I am so damn sorry about your beautiful wife passing away. Oh, my gosh, I cannot even imagine your pain. I have been with my partner for almost 20 years. Please do your best to hang in there. You are in our thoughts every day, all the time.
Stealth camping Canadian style - 6 bloody great tarps, if I can't see them, they can't see me. Great video Steve and the SUV breaking stealth cover under a tarp was precious. Looking forward to next week.
Theres a reason we all love Steve. He's just a great, humble guy, doing something that we love to watch and/or would love to do ourselves! Remember that Steve started his channel living in an old beat up RV. He deserves all the love he gets and makes me proud in a way. Gotta give it to him! Thanks Steve, and congrats for your upcoming 1 Mi!!ion subs!
This was classic Steve! These are the kind of videos that made him such a legend. Not to mention it's comedy gold with all those one liners 🤣 Cheers everyone 🍻
Congratulations on the 1M milestone, Steve! Thank you for all the hours of entertainment and happiness you have given me. A huge thank you as well to all the people behind the scenes who have made this channel my favourite on TH-cam.
As others have said, I too have been abode challenged at times. Been subbed since just before the infamous van rental overnight. Went back and watched the old boondocking video and everything. You've showed me, as well as others, that I could choose to be miserable in my current situation, or just treat it as another adventure. You're dinners have inspired meals for me, and generally brightened most every thursday over the last few years. Keep on being you, and we will keep waving the Hunker Down flag for you brother!
Ha ha! You described campground camping in one scentence; "It's like camping in a Wal-Mart parking lot with trees." That is so true. I always called staying in parks as "organized sleep overs". Such a weird concept really. Strangers gathering on paid postage stamp sized pieces of land so they can eat and sleep next to one another. So silly. Love your channel.
When he said 'let's get this out onto the tray' did anyone else expect him to finish with 'Nice'? Thanks you for all these fun videos, I only found the channel about a week or two ago but they have been fun to watch.
My husband is a huge fan of yours! We just got married and he somehow convinced me to put in my vows that I would go camping more often and pointed me towards you as encouragement.. I could never do what you do lol, but it sure does make his hiking/canoe trips look more fun! Cheers!
@@petras8385 We've been together for 11 years now and I've only camped with him 3 times lol. He loves to go camping at least 5 or 6 times a year... each time being 5-7 days long... I guess I should practice lol
@@gryphnwnggrl true... maybe simmer first, then tortilla pocket it up? can't imagine a good method for simmering en-tortilla *.* maybe i just need another step 2
This is hilarious! A true Red Green spirit. There are two types of campers-those who want to be visible to watch what everyone else is doing and those that want privacy.
So exciting to see your channel grow Steve! Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy, I wish you all the best of success and look forward to cracking a step 2 with you every week 🤙🏽
16:00 - "You know... some of these camping setups are better than just a tarp..." Classic Steve :D You're like the Bob Ross of camping and you absolutely deserve to hit 1,000,000
Dang Steve I remember when I first subscribed to you at like 250k I was like this dude is basically being homeless. But the more I watched the more I realized it was way more and I've been inspired to go outdoors more and camp thank you I know youll hit a million soon keep up the great content.
I still remember my first CWS video - it was the one where he spends the night in the back of a rented white van during a cold snap. TH-cam recommended it to me and I clicked because it sounded kind of intriguing. Got hooked immediately, subscribed, binged all the unwatched content etc. There's all sorts of tricks to get views (or reads or whatever platform someone is on) but the best one is just putting out solid content. That's it. Solid, entertaining content. Steve does that, and it's why the channel is about to hit a million subs.
You should have set up an electric fence along with the tarps, maybe set up a few bear traps around the perimeter. You also needed some overhead protection in case a meteor fell on the campsite.
Steve, I recently discovered you and you've done so much good for me. I was recently diagnosed with covid and it's been rough. I'm thankful I have your videos to help keep me company. I'm beyond inspired to camp after I get better. Can't wait to get through the rest of your videos during this time!
I feel for you. Our whole house had Covid in June. It was miserable for a week, the first two days were like the flu, oh wait that’s exactly what it is, an influenza strain. We’re all well now, hopefully you’re also on the mend too.
Hope you feel much better. Ja Steve is great. Went to Dentist some time ago, feeling stressed. Came home & there was Steve. Whoo.who. made me laugh Rest,relax & recover. 👍🧐🤗😁
The last 8 months have been a challenge for me. Your calm voice and sense of humor have eased my anxiety. I know you and your team work very hard and I appreciate you all. Thank you for bringing me nature when I couldn’t get to it.
I had 2 major surgeries last year and I was bedridden for a year. His videos provided a lot of entertainment and was something fun to watch while I recovered.
What the hell team are you talking about new people. I’ve seen the shed quite a few times so Steve doesn’t go out by himself he has a team of people that go out with him.
I agree. I just had my second surgery since April. I want to go camping so bad and can’t and my anxiety has been bad for various reasons and his videos help
Steve I'm proud of you. The fact that you are nearing the 1M mark says something about you and content. Although we are of different mindsets on the outdoor life I truly do appreciate everything you and yer crew does.
It's uncanny how your videos boost my spirits, Steve. Thank you, and the entire Camping With Steve crew (special shout out to Beautiful Wife and Crazy Neighbor!), for all the hours of great, quality content. You've all got a special place in my heart and mind, as well as all the other viewers that share my appreciation of what you do. Wish we had more people like you in the world - Can't wait to see the sub count hit a million!
Congrats on a million subscribers now Steve!! I feel like it was just yesterday there were only a couple hundred thousand of us around but it's incredible how the community has grown and it's all thanks to the hard work of you and everyone you mentioned. We appreciate you all!
Who is you all that you’re talking about and you’re not the first person that is referred to him being with more than one person. Trust me when I say you’re not still camp if you’re with somebody else
Great layout for the campsite so you had the best of both worlds: privacy and the blessings of nature. Also, I love the cooking setup and meal plan! Very portable, and minimal prep and cleanup. I'll have to look for one of those pie ovens because that looks like a must-have. Thank you for the videos, Steve. You have taught me a lot about how to enjoy the experience by spending a lot less time lugging all sorts of stuff and taking for ever to set it up, and spending much more time enjoying CAMPING. 🙂
Hi Steve I've done a couple of stealth camp's with my daughter and planning another next week. Great fun thanks for sharing your adventures. As Bruno a chap living on a wrecked boat said to me many years ago when I hit rock bottom and he shared the little he had, tread softly as it is my dreams you walk on and don't let anyone take your dreams they are all you have.
I was having a pint at my local pub (Sean Cummings Irish Restaurant in Oklahoma City) this past Saturday when someone mentioned Canada. I said, "I want to go camping in Canada because there's this guy on TH-cam who...", and before I even finished my sentence, the whole bar erupted into a conversation about how everyone loves Camping With Steve. We showed the roundabout stealth camp video to the one person who hadn't heard of you on some guy's phone. Just thought I'd share that story.
Laughed at the “doesn’t get much better than this” after talking about sleeping under a picnic table in the rain hahaha love you Steve been watching for about a year glad to see you’re almost at 1 million subs!!
Congratulations on the one million viewers!!!!! I have been watching you for years and can't tell you how much I and my family enjoy your videos. You share information and at the same time you are funny and when you and your crazy neighbor get together it is the best.
I don't know where I would be at today in life if I didn't have Steve Wallis in my life!!! Thanks for all you guys do even the ones in the background!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON 1MIL SUBS!!!!! WITH NO CRAZY STUFF! Your videos are the next best thing to camping at home. Relaxing, soothing and still an adventure!
Tonights video was so funny, you could tell Steve is in a good mood! If I had seen such a tarpwall anywhere I would immidiatly go have a sneekpeek to see who and what was happening in there. Perhaps canadians are not as nosy. Great video tonight Steve!
I was briefly homeless myself during the pandemic. Your tips and tricks gave me the confidence to just make a tent work for a bit until I figured something else out. For every offended person, you have tens of thousands of inspired and grateful friends. We love you Steve and pre congrats on the MILLION!
Agreed. I am always worried about ending up back on the streets. I was homeless 24 years ago. I never want to go back. But, if I did...Steve has shown me some pretty cool tricks to survive a lot better than I did last time. I appreciate that a lot.
@@WolfsDE where you homeless cause your parents didn't approve of your sexuality?!
hope you are doing better now, stay safe.
Steve inspired me to live more minimalistically. You can have just as good of a time, if not better, with less comforts. Living too comfortably just takes the meaning and pride out of everything you do.
Being homeless isn't something to cry over. It's freedom and an opportunity to learn. A hobo is a virtuous person that lives on only what they need and isn't burdened by anything
That's kinda what I was thinking too.
"From the road, it looks like I'm butchering a hitchhiker...." Best line of the year, Steve!!!
Thank You to ALL the " Camping With Steve" Team!! We appreciate all your efforts, ideas, and time.
that was a really nice rambling
@@davidharvey573 obviously nice enough for Steve to like the comment🙂🙂
Our team has also adopted the "step 2" phrase... see our camp here:
th-cam.com/video/G7BiIniZg30/w-d-xo.html
Thank you everyone!
Just saw you guys made it to 1 million subs!!!
I lost it at “who actually needs to see the nature when you can rest assured it’s right behind the tarp”. Love ya Steve! My 6 old daughter is getting wild ideas from your videos and it’s amazing to see her process those 6 year old whims.
I sat straight up in my chair and laughed as hard as humanly possible. It’s just on the other side of the tarp OMG.😂😂😂 no one would say that except Steve!! I love this channel
Don't forget your "No bears allowed" sign for the tarp fortress. That usually does the trick. Stay safe out there 👍
And Beats crying, they discriminated and Stevesplained...be careful🤣
That and he should probably make up a password to get in just in case a bear does shows up
I find tutting loudly and staring over my book sees them off most of the time.
Spelled humans wrong. 😄😄
At first I was confused I thought you said "no beers allowed" that would definitely keep me out lol
Hey Steve, I was recently homeless and there is nothing "disgusting" about the videos you share. Happily I now have a roof over my head and, as then, I still love watching the stuff you do. Step two in your honour sir and you have inspired me to stealth camp for the fun of it :) Cheers!
i spent a couple years being homeless too and there is nothing offensive about steve's videos that guy was just clearly unhinged
Couldn't of said it better. If people are offended by Steve's videos, I suggest they need to take a long, hard look at themselves.
Thanks Jeff! I'm glad to hear you have a roof over your head again. Some people don't look back to see that I was living in cars trucks, and RV's when the channel started. Cheers to you as well!
Different strokes for different folks. Nobody's forcing Grumpy Gus to watch ...
@@campingwithsteve I was just gonna say, "didn't Steve used to live in his car?" . So, yeah, there's that! Lol
Our boy's at 1 MILLION, my friends! Cheers to Steve for taking us on your journey over these long years. You deserve this, good sir.
Yay congrats Steve
Congratulations Steve, that's just amazing!
Congrats from the Netherlands Steve !!
@@martijndejong5526 hey, another de Jong! Hello
@@tylerdejong6930
How are you my friend ?
If you live near Houston TX we could be family, hehe 😁
"Let's get this out on a tray". Looks like our Steve is a fan of another Steve. 😀
took me a lot of scrolling to find this comment, way too little likes on it too, hehe
Nice!
@@CalliBestetoo few*
How could anyone accuse you of being offensive … the most chill and down to earth dude around. And always awesome to see someone always positive and upbeat
I'm offended that you say he's the most chill and down to earth dude around and you haven't met me now that's offensive.🤔🤣👊🏼✌🏼
Everyone gets trolled.
Some people just aren’t happy unless they’re b*tching about something. I’m with you though, how can a guy who films himself eating and sleeping in different ways be offensive to the homeless?!? I wonder if that was the guy who found out where Steve and Beautiful Wife were living and caused them (and garbage the cat) to have to move?
@@MiffetBlue Every youtuber of relative success will have trolls.
It must have been an angry bear upset because he tried to meet Steve and get an autograph and instead Steve just ran away.
Steve, I use to be homeless and I love your content. Some people just have a chip on their shoulder. Being homeless can really mess with you and your view of reality. Never mind the haters they gonna hate. Keep up the awesome content. Cheers
“Homeless person offended”, they need to grow up. I was a homeless vet. I’m not anymore and love camping and watching your channel Steve! Thanks for all you do!! God Bless.
i too used to be homeless, and very soon i may be living in a car again, the cost of living here is insane,
i have no problem with what Steve does, in fact im a big fan of this channel
You were an animal doctor?
@@dingoDogManno, a homeless animal doctor
I don’t know why but the way he just drove through the tarp made me chuckle, keep hunkering down and here’s to 2 million! 🍻
He has a great style
Excessive tarp ? Maybe, but the perfect amount of charm, wit and personality. Another fabulous episode in the annals of Steve, despite looking very tired Steve still brought the humour.
Couldn't be more happy for a channel reaching that magic million. Thank you Steve and the rest of the camping gang.
post the close call video steve!!
6:57 Very funny Steve! No way this shot wasn't intentional for a good laugh. Thanks for your uploads! Mega CRONGRATULATIONS due for 1 million loving subscribers! You have a really laid back vibe that is just great to chill with honestly, and great content never hurts.
Lol, came here to post that timestamp, guess I'm not the only one who thought he was peeing in the firepit.
I thought there would be more comments about this! It was hilarious.
@@mikehatter979 You know what happens after step 2 right? Step pee, I mean...three!
Right!?! Too funny.
@@joshthompiano Well, to be fair, you don't buy beer. You merely rent it.
Congrats on 1 million!! 🥳 Also, don't be afraid to re-use spots! We're here for you. Where you're at matters less. Don't let yourself get fooled that you need to always have a "new and fresh" place. Or simply a "new shiny" for the audience. You are the new, fresh and shiny, Steve! 😀
Congrats!!!!!
Indeed. Each time is a different experience, a different video. It's about the journey, not the destination. Or something like that.
agreed!
@@Starchface exactly, something like that fo show. 😆 🤝🏼
facts
That's like someone saying a food channel is disgusting and offensive to those with eating disorders. Ignore them Steve, we all love what you do!
You’re one creative man. I always thought, “man the pressure of trying to come up with something new and different each week” but you never disappoint. Keep up the good work Steve and enjoy your step two’s folks!
i have asked for STEALTH TENT CAMPING in a motel room but no joy so far🤣🤣
Hey. Bear
When I was young, our family reunions were always camping at the Grand Lake of the Cherokees , in Oklahoma. Great Uncle Jack had several of those pie ovens, not a double one. He’d make fruit pies with white bread and strawberry jam that Great Aunt Helen had put up , for all the kids. Great memories
"Not much better than a Walmart parking lot with trees." You just described the campground I stayed at this past week. 😋
yeah, most campgrounds are what i describe as "tent suburbs" - though tents've become something of a rarity in campgrounds; more likely to find'em crammed with fulltilt houses-on-wheels with televisions anymore. one of the last times i was in a campground, someone had an organ at their campsite & was playing hymns!
@@jwc3o2 It's best to stick to hymns so you don't read too much of the unbelievably violent and insane stuff that's obvious lies inserted by men with ulterior motives.
Can we appreciate the fact that Steve just straight up slept on the camp floor without a care in the world. You deserve 2 million subs Steve!
I think the absolute beauty of your channel is that was what camping used to be: Camping with very little, being creative and testing our wits . Now it's people pulling thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars into camping spots and looking down on "lesser campers". I love this. Best wishes and thanks to all who help. 💜👍
As of 12 August, this man has 1 MILLION subscribers! Amazing feat, Steve. Congratulations and thank you for keeping up (mostly) regular uploads.
Grats Steve,
Well earned!
Woo!!!!!
I want to see that bear video.
@@orcenx he pays for trolls too, right .. not very hard
There's no end to Steve's great ideas.
Thank goodness!
This is amazing! Thank you, Steve. I’d be surprised if I could do this at a State campground here in the USA. The first ranger to drive by and see it would likely enter the tarp fortress without warning and demand to know what I was up to. They’d then order me to take down the tarps. If I asked what rules I was breaking they wouldn’t answer. They’d just angrily reply that I could either take them down immediately or get out. It’s great to see that this kind of harmless fun is still allowed in some places.
I really like the videos you do. For the gentleman that was once homeless, your style of camping has nothing to do with anyone that is or has been homeless. You provide entertainment and great ideas to others and encourage people to get out there and enjoy the scenery and camping. I am sorry that he felt offended but I have yet to see you offend anyone in your videos. You have always been upbeat and mindful of others in your comments. Keep up the fun.
'A rare display of outdoor plant knowledge ' made me laugh so hard I almost spit out my coffee! Great vid and I love the tent wall!
Grew up calling them bush pie makers or hobo pie makers, my favorite part of camping. Highly recommend berries and added sugar as a filling. Even canned apples or cherry pie filling, it's golden!!!!
Your videos helped me in more ways than I can describe and I hope the TH-cam community can come together to help you in these troubling times. Stay safe stay well and heal. We all care about you
Just home from work, a cold step 2, and camping with Steve… perfect.. always a laugh and a great view!
totally agree
Steve, I was homeless for three years and your videos motivated me to keep going and provided entertainment. Don't let anyone get you down
fuck yeah!
@@flamezoidtron fuck yeah
@SnackDestroyer Can I get a fuck yeah from the back?
@@alexthemorgan Fuck yeah!
@@flamezoidtron MAH BOiii FUCC YEAH
This is everything I love about Steve. Great sense of humor and a logical yet bizarre scenario.
tarp this place up like a crime scene investigation oh that won't get anyone's attention so much for stealth camping
@@raven4k998 Not every videos is about stealth camping, some are just regular camping
Love camping with Steve! Spit out my coffee when he was describing the tick crawling on his leg, but was unconcerned because the tick stood no chance of biting him because " of my luxurious mane of leg hair"! You are correct Sir, people do get unreasonable when you take a camera into a bathroom. The one liners are the show as much as the cooking and camping. Thank you for the humor, kindness and wholesomeness you put out into the world. We ALL need it.
Steve, I used to be homeless and I am so grateful for you, out there showing the next generation how to do it... you are a resource I regularly pass out from my outreach... your knowledge helps keep newly homeless ppl out of trouble... because of you many sleep better at night! God bless you brother 👊✊☝️
Been watching for a few years now Steve and not once did I ever think "disgusting and unbelievably offensive"...perhaps "peculiar and sometimes inadvisable yet always entertaining". It's a trigger happy world out there, pay them no mind. Keep up the fine work.
I like it when he goes into secret agent ninja mode, almost a parody of stealth, but totally serious.
Your awesome always looking forward 😀 see what your up toooo good times Steve
Facts
I’m a 63 yo woman with absolutely no interest in camping……..however I’m totally entertained by your videos! I love the information (using Doritos to get a fire going), and seeing nature. You make it interesting and I’m excited to watch the next adventure!
Me too I watch him I don't get upset about watching him unlike the war in Ukraine the economy in the US gas prices or like I just simply watching for entertainment purposes
Me, too. 61 and loving all Steve's videos.
Congratulations Steve. Good for you!!! 1 million is a great accomplishment.
That's the healthiest meal I've ever seen you cook, Steve! And such a small portion!
Steve must have the most positive and supportive community on TH-cam, and I wouldn't expect anything else! Thanks for years of great content and for inspiring me to get out of my comfort zone and hunker down more.
I legitimately look forward to these videos every week Steve. I love them, the float trips, the stealth camping, even the random campground videos just to put one out. I REALLY love your mountain adventures and the bus.
God bless you Steve, and your beloved wife.
I'm sure she will be watching over you, to make sure you are safe.
She must have been very proud of you. Her good man xx . . Surrounded by nature's yummy grub..
I still remember stumbling on your channel even before you had 10k subs.
I'm just glad you never got too fancy or anything. This roughing it out in the woods style video is just a delight; reminder to us all that you can still have a good time if there is a will.
Keep it up.
Cheers Mike!
I stumbled across your videos a while back so glad TH-cam recommended a guy spending the night in a storm drain to me keep up the great work Steve
This is a perfect example of why this gentleman is about to hit 1M subs: funny, humble, genuine, informative. A toast to Steve, nicely done, I raise my step 2, cheers Steve and congratulations!!
Just love your videos Steve they really cheer me up! Love the line "people get unreasonable when you walk in a bathroom with a camera" 😂😂 cracked me up. Thank you
1 mil!!! Well deserved for sure. Couldn't happen to a better, nicer human being
997k isn't 1M
You're a bit early.
"It seems like I'm butchering an hitchhiker" HAHAHA damn I laughed so much it made me question myself why hahaha! I love your videos, Steve. It's always a joy to see a new one online.
IKR?! 😂😂😂
Steve. I gotta say, from another former homeless person and current homeless advocate,I am in NO way offended by what you're doing! If anything, this would have been a great channel 20 years ago for information and help with ideas when I had that issue. Thank you for what you do, Steve. & Shout out to Crazy Neighbor! Keep it up, y'all!
After i heard that in the video i just had to comment on it leaving my 2 cents about how wrong that guy is and how great these videos are.
Then i started reading some other comments and was pleasantly surprised to see many others doing the same thing and defending Steve 👍😁👍
And sometimes stuff like this is a great tool to help people understand and grow empathetic bonds with our homeless comrades. My favorite bluesman was a literal train-hopping hobo and his songs about living behind a grocery store and running from the police really helped me see past the really cruel stigma that our culture gives the unhoused.
Congrats on 1 million, Steve! You're one of the most genuine and wholesome dudes on the internet, so happy for your success
30 seconds in; this is already some quality entertainment. Thanks for putting a smile on my face, Steve!
Steve you are a man after my own heart. Nothing ruins beautiful nature quite like having to look at your neighbors. Also it's sad we have gotten to the point in camping that fellow campers might be upset to see someone sleeping in a bag by a campfire. As always a great video thanks for sharing.
To anyone and everyone who helped Steve on his channel: y'all doing a great job keeping the 'soul' of the channel while growing to a million subscribers 🎊
This is probably the few channels with no bs, drama or negativity
For Steve: safety is still the main priority. If you feel that a spot is too dangerous, it's okay to leave and postpone the video 💜💜👌
thanks Medha!
Sampson boat builders is another one. I love see Steve make do. To the point I watch to see good stealth camping spots where I live.
I just discovered your channel and I’m so glad I did. It’s so great to live vicariously through you.
I also lost it at “if it was a tick it won’t stand a chance against my luxurious mane of leg hair.”
You Steve, are a phenomenal personality. Every Thursday I get up in the morning and think, " yay, Steve is putting out a video today, I can't wait"... And you never disappoint. No matter how crappy my day is, after seeing your video, you always put a smile on my face and turn my day around. I laugh multiple times with the comments that come out of your mouth. That breakfast for supper looked so delicious. And you driving through your tarps cracked me up. So glad that soon you will be reaching 1 million subscribers... You have earned it. You are such a funny mellow creative guy... Just a real natural. Another great video Steve... Keep 'em coming.👍😁
I agree 100%! Great comment. 😀
That's stealthy *class 101😁. Tarps are bear deterrents.
You are the only camping youtuber I watch that makes me feel comfortable camping alone. It's been on my mind for a few years but haven't pulled the trigger. A bit scared to be honest. Not scared of wildlife but scared of other crazy campers.
I hope you pull the trigger one day, camping folk you run into are usually really good people.
@@campingwithsteve that's all I needed to hear my Man. Cheers 🍻
I agree 100% with what you said. I camp alone and I always carry some sort of weapon. But most people I run into camping are really nice people and love my set up. I do truck camping I built a bed in the bed of my truck.
@@imprezaowner You know it. I've been camping my whole life and it happens here and there. Assholes looking for a fight a 2am after 30 beers. Being there alone without my buddy's if that happens makes me a little nervous.
Nothing to be worried about, campers are good people. Just make sure you camp at a well reviewed camp ground.
Watching these videos really makes me want to camp with you man. All I need is a place to sleep and a step two. I adore your approach to camping. Makes me yearn for the woods, man.
Good stuff, please keep it up.
Ed: also showcasing some excellent instincts as a cook, as usual. If you hang out with enough people, you realize that instinct for cooking is not super common. It's definitely a big part of what makes you special, for me at least.
Fr, it seems like there's always one person in the group that's always doing the cooking 😂😂. Cooking should be a basic human skill. Even basic cooking
God bless !
"From the road it looks like I'm butchering a hitchhiker," as always, with the most deadpan delivery. LOL!!! Steve, I hope you crack yourself up as much as you do us, your adoring fans!
a tick would stand a chance getting through his man leg hair one can only hope
Congrats on 1M steve, you really deserve it you're one of the most respectful dudes I've ever seen. Keep on doing you and HUNKER DOWN :)
So happy you're about to hit 1 million subscribers, you deserve every one and then some! Your videos are one of my favorite parts of TH-cam and always provide entertainment, relaxation, and education wrapped into one. Cheers Steve!
Cheers Thank you!
I guess this might be the definition of un-stealthy camping! Thinking of you, Steve.
I’ve heard “love thy neighbor” but
“Block out your neighbor” just has a better ring to it. 😂
Love the videos Steve! Thanks for the hours of great content and inspiration!
The fact that he drives completely out of his site with the camera still there knowing that he has to drive back or get out and run back to pick it up just makes me giggle. Just started watching a few days ago and I can’t stop. You’re an inspiration and a legend 🍻
I wonder if he's inspired by Les Stroud
I started like 1.5 years ago. And it was the same. He’s just a real dude who likes to camp. I love the authenticity too. Like how he said all that stuff together would be disgusting. 😂😂😂
welcome, sit around the campfire and grab a step-2
Same thought here...
Welcome & hunker down because this is fair weather camping. He'll be out there when the snow falls!
I love how your plan for if it rains, is to hide under the picnic table instead of getting in the vehicle or under one of the many tarps that you brought today. Lol. Love your content Steve! Keep up the great work!
Hey Steve, I am so damn sorry about your beautiful wife passing away. Oh, my gosh, I cannot even imagine your pain. I have been with my partner for almost 20 years. Please do your best to hang in there. You are in our thoughts every day, all the time.
Stealth camping Canadian style - 6 bloody great tarps, if I can't see them, they can't see me. Great video Steve and the SUV breaking stealth cover under a tarp was precious. Looking forward to next week.
Theres a reason we all love Steve. He's just a great, humble guy, doing something that we love to watch and/or would love to do ourselves!
Remember that Steve started his channel living in an old beat up RV. He deserves all the love he gets and makes me proud in a way.
Gotta give it to him!
Thanks Steve, and congrats for your upcoming 1 Mi!!ion subs!
Well said 👏. He is AWESOME.
cheers Darren!
@@campingwithsteve Cheers to you, my Canadian friend!
This was classic Steve! These are the kind of videos that made him such a legend. Not to mention it's comedy gold with all those one liners 🤣 Cheers everyone 🍻
Congratulations on the 1M milestone, Steve! Thank you for all the hours of entertainment and happiness you have given me. A huge thank you as well to all the people behind the scenes who have made this channel my favourite on TH-cam.
As others have said, I too have been abode challenged at times. Been subbed since just before the infamous van rental overnight. Went back and watched the old boondocking video and everything. You've showed me, as well as others, that I could choose to be miserable in my current situation, or just treat it as another adventure. You're dinners have inspired meals for me, and generally brightened most every thursday over the last few years. Keep on being you, and we will keep waving the Hunker Down flag for you brother!
admit it if you heard someone saying crazy neighbor from behind tarps would make you go take a look out of curiosity
So much fun, thanks Steve.
For a few seconds it looked like you were peeing on the dry wood before lighting it. 6:50
I thought that too..
LOL
I thought that too! Hilarious
Ha ha! You described campground camping in one scentence; "It's like camping in a Wal-Mart parking lot with trees." That is so true. I always called staying in parks as "organized sleep overs". Such a weird concept really. Strangers gathering on paid postage stamp sized pieces of land so they can eat and sleep next to one another. So silly. Love your channel.
I've been in BMT for the past 2 months and its so nice to come back and see these videos. I hope you're feeling better Steve. You're in my prayers.
When he said 'let's get this out onto the tray' did anyone else expect him to finish with 'Nice'?
Thanks you for all these fun videos, I only found the channel about a week or two ago but they have been fun to watch.
"Oh, that's rancid!"
A stevemre cross over would be incredible.
Nice hiss
Nice, M'kay!
Double Steve would be extremely cool, one brings the tent the other the food.
My husband is a huge fan of yours! We just got married and he somehow convinced me to put in my vows that I would go camping more often and pointed me towards you as encouragement.. I could never do what you do lol, but it sure does make his hiking/canoe trips look more fun! Cheers!
Lol that is so sweet!
Congratulations!!!
@@JCVerseTv Thank you!
@@petras8385 We've been together for 11 years now and I've only camped with him 3 times lol. He loves to go camping at least 5 or 6 times a year... each time being 5-7 days long... I guess I should practice lol
This almost reminds me of the blanket forts id make in my room with the sheets when i was little, love it!!! Look forward to your videos every week!
And I bet you could do an amazing goulash/ hamburger/ cheesey dinner in that pie cooker with the large tortilla :-)
@@gryphnwnggrl he did a GHoulash for a halloween episode. Check it out :) he also slept in a mummy-body-bag =D
@@mattd370 I remember that episode lol. But- he hasn't done it encased in a tortilla shell before, almost a hot pocket that way :-)
@@gryphnwnggrl true... maybe simmer first, then tortilla pocket it up? can't imagine a good method for simmering en-tortilla *.* maybe i just need another step 2
Hmmm... good idea, and a second that idea of another step 2! I'm having one myself right now lol
This is hilarious! A true Red Green spirit. There are two types of campers-those who want to be visible to watch what everyone else is doing and those that want privacy.
So exciting to see your channel grow Steve! Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy, I wish you all the best of success and look forward to cracking a step 2 with you every week 🤙🏽
Hey thank you for watching these adventures! Cheers
16:00 - "You know... some of these camping setups are better than just a tarp..."
Classic Steve :D You're like the Bob Ross of camping and you absolutely deserve to hit 1,000,000
Ahh nothing like coming home to a Steve video and a step 2 and a step 3. These are the golden days guys, doesn’t get any better than this.
6:57 definitely thought he was pissing in the fire pit! LOL!!! Love it!
he do it time after time to confuse us 😆
Dang Steve I remember when I first subscribed to you at like 250k I was like this dude is basically being homeless. But the more I watched the more I realized it was way more and I've been inspired to go outdoors more and camp thank you I know youll hit a million soon keep up the great content.
I still remember my first CWS video - it was the one where he spends the night in the back of a rented white van during a cold snap. TH-cam recommended it to me and I clicked because it sounded kind of intriguing. Got hooked immediately, subscribed, binged all the unwatched content etc. There's all sorts of tricks to get views (or reads or whatever platform someone is on) but the best one is just putting out solid content. That's it. Solid, entertaining content. Steve does that, and it's why the channel is about to hit a million subs.
You should have set up an electric fence along with the tarps, maybe set up a few bear traps around the perimeter. You also needed some overhead protection in case a meteor fell on the campsite.
I love watching you make food. Even just the simple stuff.
I love that you are a great advocate for environmental clean up, your videos are so appreciated.
Steve, I recently discovered you and you've done so much good for me. I was recently diagnosed with covid and it's been rough. I'm thankful I have your videos to help keep me company. I'm beyond inspired to camp after I get better. Can't wait to get through the rest of your videos during this time!
Hope you get better soon! Thanks so much for the comment! Cheers
I feel for you. Our whole house had Covid in June. It was miserable for a week, the first two days were like the flu, oh wait that’s exactly what it is, an influenza strain. We’re all well now, hopefully you’re also on the mend too.
Hope you feel much better. Ja Steve is great. Went to Dentist some time ago, feeling stressed. Came home & there was Steve. Whoo.who. made me laugh
Rest,relax & recover. 👍🧐🤗😁
Omg! You have Covid? Lol, I hope you’re ok, lol…..you’re funny, good one.
The last 8 months have been a challenge for me. Your calm voice and sense of humor have eased my anxiety. I know you and your team work very hard and I appreciate you all. Thank you for bringing me nature when I couldn’t get to it.
I had 2 major surgeries last year and I was bedridden for a year. His videos provided a lot of entertainment and was something fun to watch while I recovered.
What the hell team are you talking about new people. I’ve seen the shed quite a few times so Steve doesn’t go out by himself he has a team of people that go out with him.
@@MA-uu3sb what makes you think he has a team of people?
I agree. I just had my second surgery since April. I want to go camping so bad and can’t and my anxiety has been bad for various reasons and his videos help
Steve I'm proud of you. The fact that you are nearing the 1M mark says something about you and content. Although we are of different mindsets on the outdoor life I truly do appreciate everything you and yer crew does.
to late he's at 1mil now yay
Congratulations on the one million Subs, Steve!
Your videos are very relaxing. You and your wife are a gem to the TH-cam community.
Man I am about to move out of my apartment and live in the woods. Thank you so much for these videos Steve... You have taught me so much.
It's uncanny how your videos boost my spirits, Steve. Thank you, and the entire Camping With Steve crew (special shout out to Beautiful Wife and Crazy Neighbor!), for all the hours of great, quality content. You've all got a special place in my heart and mind, as well as all the other viewers that share my appreciation of what you do.
Wish we had more people like you in the world - Can't wait to see the sub count hit a million!
Congrats on a million subscribers now Steve!! I feel like it was just yesterday there were only a couple hundred thousand of us around but it's incredible how the community has grown and it's all thanks to the hard work of you and everyone you mentioned. We appreciate you all!
Who is you all that you’re talking about and you’re not the first person that is referred to him being with more than one person. Trust me when I say you’re not still camp if you’re with somebody else
Great layout for the campsite so you had the best of both worlds: privacy and the blessings of nature. Also, I love the cooking setup and meal plan! Very portable, and minimal prep and cleanup. I'll have to look for one of those pie ovens because that looks like a must-have. Thank you for the videos, Steve. You have taught me a lot about how to enjoy the experience by spending a lot less time lugging all sorts of stuff and taking for ever to set it up, and spending much more time enjoying CAMPING. 🙂
Hi Steve I've done a couple of stealth camp's with my daughter and planning another next week.
Great fun thanks for sharing your adventures. As Bruno a chap living on a wrecked boat said to me many years ago when I hit rock bottom and he shared the little he had, tread softly as it is my dreams you walk on and don't let anyone take your dreams they are all you have.
I was having a pint at my local pub (Sean Cummings Irish Restaurant in Oklahoma City) this past Saturday when someone mentioned Canada. I said, "I want to go camping in Canada because there's this guy on TH-cam who...", and before I even finished my sentence, the whole bar erupted into a conversation about how everyone loves Camping With Steve. We showed the roundabout stealth camp video to the one person who hadn't heard of you on some guy's phone. Just thought I'd share that story.
Laughed at the “doesn’t get much better than this” after talking about sleeping under a picnic table in the rain hahaha love you Steve been watching for about a year glad to see you’re almost at 1 million subs!!
@phil veburst you doing ok man?
Congratulations on the one million viewers!!!!! I have been watching you for years and can't tell you how much I and my family enjoy your videos. You share information and at the same time you are funny and when you and your crazy neighbor get together it is the best.
I don't know where I would be at today in life if I didn't have Steve Wallis in my life!!! Thanks for all you guys do even the ones in the background!!
Thanks so much for the kind words Shane!
@@campingwithsteve Congrats @1 Million subscribers!!!
1M subscribers! wow!! so well deserved Steve. you and the whole behind the scenes crew bring a spark of joy once a week (and then some). thank you man
Cheers Sam! Thank you
Cheers Sam! Thank you
Congratulations on the million subscribers, Steve! Never change; these camping videos help me keep my head on after a hard day of retail work.
CONGRATULATIONS ON 1MIL SUBS!!!!! WITH NO CRAZY STUFF! Your videos are the next best thing to camping at home. Relaxing, soothing and still an adventure!
Tonights video was so funny, you could tell Steve is in a good mood! If I had seen such a tarpwall anywhere I would immidiatly go have a sneekpeek to see who and what was happening in there. Perhaps canadians are not as nosy. Great video tonight Steve!