A Week Camping On Cheap DIY Raft
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2021
- Crazy Neighbor and I went sailing down the river for our annual float! We went a total of 75 km or 46 miles. We had no power on the boat this year and relied entirely on paddling and going with the flow of the current. The total cost of the boat was $130 CAD, or about $100 US.
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"Crazy Neighbor" seems like the perfect traveling companion. Assistant chef, seems equally content to joke around as to sail in silence. Holds down the fort.
Just the right amount of crazy but not insane haha
The ability to sit together in total silence, and enjoy it... is a mark of true friendship.
@@Eugene05 I can't see anything he says or does since he showed up in the videos that even suggests he's a tiny bit crazy. Nor Steve.
@@GeezerBoy65 You can't see anything he does or says? Did you watch the video?
would love to hear his stories , i had an amazing uncle like that,
This is basically what two boys would do if they had the money and knowledge to build a boat. Steve is out here living out our childhood dream. Thanks Steve and Crazy neighbor!
Yup this is a boys dream! Hell I live vicariously through Steve enough as it is! 😂
I'd do it right now the main things stopping me are the government and lack of money
@@bensmith4563that’s the two main things I refuse to let keep me down and I’m poor. You can pull off what they did in this video, several things you need if you keep trying I’m sure you can acquire for free, then put back 20-40 bucks a month until you get the rest. It’s really not that hard to build the raft they built. Honestly it’s mostly just measuring and cutting wood, screws, and ratchet straps… stuff you can easily learn if you don’t know how yet.
My wife and I have taken the mindset that adulthood is for fulfilling childhood dreams. Sometimes you find out the dream was not all you thought and sometimes it turns into a career. You never know until you try.
❤ absolutely great ❤ this single ladies would love to do this ❤
The friendship between these two, despite what appears to be somewhat of an age difference is pretty unique and cool. Doesn't appear to be any arguing or awkwardness...just two buddies sailing along a river on a homemade float, cooking some tasty food and sharing an adventure together...just because. The World needs more of this.
im 33 my closest friend is 72, i love to seek wisdom from my elders. i have been known as an old soul from a very young age.
@@jaywillzxrp2691 In my younger years (I'm almost 50)- I was the same. I loved spending time with my elder neighbor- she talked about her childhood, taught me how to cook some of her "secret" recipes- we could chatter and laugh or be silent and still content no matter what. The night she passed- I was driving home from work- I was 23. I saw a falling star and I know- that was her saying goodbye. She was the grandmother I needed- and we weren't related (although she was my aunt by marriage- aunt)- she was a gem and every time I see a sunset coming over the mountain where I live- I think of her.
amen to that
Canada, bud
I'm under 25, and my closest guy friend is over 80. He's a pretty great guy, and theirs a lot to learn from him.
This has to be my favorite, “camping with Steve” video of all time… with the bluegrass music and all the struggles. My heart goes out to Steve, what a loss to endure. May God bless you all.
True. This man is a treasure.
Love this one
I think the three of their raft videos are the best free camping videos I've ever seen. Such a great and unique idea
@@lp4270 love it! Re watched a few times.. such a cool thing to do!
watching of the third time now !
The boat trip was expected. The Step 2 Theme song was a treat none of us saw coming.
Is downloadable or audible somewhere??
@@AndreaFranchini312 good iooo
@@AndreaFranchini312 Joe Laurence posted it on his channel!
@@jacobwaller92 can you link It??
@@AndreaFranchini312 Here you go!
th-cam.com/video/Dh3ptlgLx7Q/w-d-xo.html
The shot looking at the paddle sitting in the water, and crazy neighbor says "well it's floating a lot faster than we are", I lost it. LOL
Everyone should treat each other as well as Steve and Crazy Neighbor do.
absolutely , my friend , life is entirely too short
This feels like camping with Steve the movie... so much fun.
I would actually go see that in theaters. Especially if there was some biography in there on steve and crazy neighbor.
Crazy neighbor is a man of few words but he really adds to the videos, you guys make a great duo. Amazing video steve.
i love him, he seems such a nice down to earth guy.
I'm glad Steve has him to travel with. Seems cool and solid.
Best not to yack away ,may scare the wildlife lol plus CN knows it's Steve's deal. Plus stealth is of highest priority 😉
"You cook a good bacon."
"Thank you, Steve."
Good buddies on an adventure. Love it!
Brought a smile to my face. Never underestimate the value of manners! Great vid!
Fr tho
Find yourself a girl who looks at you like Steve looks at Crazy Neighbor cooking bacon.
If everyone was a bit more like Steve, the world would be a much better place.
You're supposed to install tire stems into each one of those barrels. And you should have a bike pump.
With no pressure in those barrels water will find a way in overtime. Some will be faster than others.
However if you put 10:15 lb of pressure in each barrel.... The leaking happens the other way.
Little drain valves are helpful too.
This way if you do get water in one of them.
You use your bike pump to pump it up to about 15 pounds. you open up the drain plug and all the water shoots out.
Simple upgrades
smart thinking right there
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love ❤
Plot twist: Steve is actually the crazy neighbor.
🤣🤣🤣
But then he would be deceased 😭
"Lots of people here with regular boats and they are looking at us"...
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You are a star Steve, never let anyone tell you less!
Crazy Neighbors like rock the boat🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Crazy neighbor for prez...
I shy from those situations because I'm weak. Steve? Giant-sized 💪.
I laughed at this too and in my opinion they're true locals, just show up with materials and build your own lol.
Night time and no nav lights. Bad.
The long form crazy neighbor adventures with music feel like holiday specials, like little documentaries. Love it!
Steve, you've had such tremendous losses this year. As someone who had to fight to come back from losing the ability to swallow and breathe, you inspire me with every video to just keep swimming.
You're an amazing man and gift to the world, and you're appreciated.
I am in awe of "Step 2" by Joe Laurence!
I was jamming right out to it, its not my type of music but i would listen to it regularly
Its great , I agree
th-cam.com/video/Dh3ptlgLx7Q/w-d-xo.html
Crazy Neighbor looks like he was born to the river. Right out of a Twain novel. The two of you a perfect weird match. I love your videos.
I for one love the long style videos, even when its not all action its nice to feel like we're part of the trip, doesn't get any better than that.
You guys are proof that life is for Living. What a wonderful time, real adventure. Love it.
What a dream 😊 mankind would be a whole lot happier and nicer 👍🏼
I was SOOO excited when I saw this was over an hour long. Thank you Steve and Crazy Neighbor!
Same. :D
Everybody needs a Crazy Neighbor like the one you have, Steve.
I call him handy neighbor
I love being able to see 'Crazy Neighbor' slowly open up to being around the camera throughout the trip. At first, he's very silent, only says a few words when prompted, and generally seems uncomfortable being recorded. But as time goes on, he starts to pipe in more and give funny little quips
RIP Crazy Neighbour. The best friend a man can randomly encounter🎉
This trip was a year in the making and Steve and crazy neighbor are winging it lmao I love this channel
Works in theory😂
🎶Row, row, row, your boat🎶
Yes, love everything they bring to each episide!❤❤
You summed it up perfectly
So look forward to this trip every time. Always an adventure shared by two friends. Great times.
I've been going through difficult medical problems and have been very depressed but these videos show the simple beauty of this world. Thanks, great video.
Just know you are not alone, you got this
Steve’s video/documentary was very inspiring. One of his best yet.
Wishing you the best! I know how tough it is to have medical issues bogging you down, keep finding those positive things like these videos, expanding the mind seems to soothe the body
I hope everything works out for you , may God bless you each and every day. Stay strong
I was in the hospital for 3 months with a nasty infection in my spine this time last year. It was very difficult not having many visitors due to the Cerveza bug. I probably watch all of Steve’s videos. I hope you get better soon. Hang in there
Must be something in the Wallis clan blood that makes us so resourceful and nomadic, awesome raft Steve!
Everyone needs a friend like Crazy Neighbor! He seems a great guy.
‘Lots of people here with regular boats and they’re looking at us’. It’s called jealousy Steve
I threw on my "Hunker Down" sweat shirt, cracked a step 2 and watched an instant classic. Steve and Crazy Neighbor rolling on a river. I love you guys. Thanks.
Damn he has merch I had no clue never seen him plug it once
Just pound me already Nathan!!
I need it NOW!!
RIP Crazy Neighbor.
😢
I knew that bacon was going to be right as I watched Crazy Neighbor cook it! He was really watching it nonstop and flipping it like crazy...much respect to the cook for that!!!
A full hour with Steve & Glenn, made my week.
.... This might be the most camping with Steve thing ever. You literally pull parts of a boat out of your car and build it on the shore :D I love it. Happy sails guys!
😂
Rewatching this after today's news about Crazy Neighbor. We love you, Crazy Neighbor ❤️
Which news? I must have missed it.
@@CreachterZrip crazy neighbour
@@griffin2263 Yeah. I saw it. So sad for us. Maybe not for the passed. Crazy Neighbor and Hobo Shoestring.
I’m amazed at how much both of these affected me. Great people.
The camaraderie between the two of you is priceless! Everyone should be so lucky to have a friend like Crazy Neighbor! The trip looked like so much fun! Beautiful memories! The music was also Great! Thanks Steve for taking us all along for the journey, can't wait for the next one.
“Burning the beaver’s retirement fund.” Haha
Seeing how it all started with boondocking and all the way up til now, has been one hell of a journey. Thanks for the ride Steve.
“Sewage Factory” “Sewage Refinery” “Sewage Brewery” “Sewage Station”
Within 5 minutes it received that many new names. I love Steve.
Steve your probably too humble to realize just how many people envy your lifestyle. Such a grand adventure you guys went on!
Never envy. Go out and build yr own adventure!
What is there to envy, if I’ve learned anything from Steve’s vids is that u don’t need much to go on an adventure and don’t need to be gone for long. One night with a tent, bag, food and a couple step 2s and you’re set
"Burning the poor thing's retirement fund." LOL
Also, love the drone footage
Yeah.... that was a great line!
Hilarious!
one of my favourite lines from the video :)
We all need a friend like Crazy neighbor...
That guy has some stories for sure :)
hope everyone follows crazy neighbors TH-cam channel
Just started following him a few days ago.
Amen
@@V.I.Outdoors Just started following him yesterday
@Norma Jean Vandever Crazy Neighbor of course😁
Watching this again tonight - Crazy Neighbour saying to Steve, "that's the cheapest I've seen you with cheese on any dish I've ever seen you make" is KILLING ME 🤣 (@49:30)
The beginning is priceless! Haha. It looks like some tour classes are coming along and their leader is like "pay no attention to the Crazy Neighbor and Steve you see on the floating nightmare raft over there, no guys THIS is where the real fun is, in a Canoe" haha.
Easily my favorite TH-camr for a few years now. I even love watching the old ones just randomly from time to time. He's a good soul, whether it's picking up other people's trash everywhere he goes or how he still gets a giddy nervous look on his face stealth camping after all these years, he's one of a kind! I sure hope his legend lives on beyond his years. Hope Canada names something after him because he's a national treasure they should be proud of.
I realized while watching this trip that Steve has a great friend in crazy neighbour. Yes I've seen them both in past episodes but a lot of men lose touch of their good friends as they move through life. New friend or old friend, this is great to see the companionship. Steve as a person has a lot of cadence when involving crazy neighbour in the dialogue.
I've been so looking forward to this episode. Thanks!
👋
I was thinking the exact same thing. Love crazy neighbor but two people on a random boat-like-thing for days sure is an indication of a close bond. Chosen family :)
@@-HighTide Sorry you feel the need to be a jerk to feel better about yourself. Hope you figure things out soon.
@@R0fanJessie
Whoa.. not intentional.
You actually just stung me, intentionaly.
I deleted it. I was being clever and creative...
Sorry that you were offended.
But hey, not my intention. Now I know you a little bit better- I'll cross the street.
@@R0fanJessie
Guess my subconsious wouldn't let it go...
Dreamt about you. You threw a snowball at me,
in good fun. Wierd..right? And we were at some kind of Alpine resort with family. It was vivid.
I touched back because of the _vivid_ dream. H T
These boat trips with CN are my favourite. Every time I see "with crazy neighbor" I'm ready for some good wholesome content. Please keep working together 🙂 especially these rafting camping trips. Thank you Steve and Glen. May you forever continue. Love from England ❤️✌️👌
I'm rewatching these vids in remembrance of Crazy Neighbor. The Canaan's Land montage sent me into an ugly cry. RIP Glen. Thanks for being my friend without knowing it.
Just watched the “Boondocking” documentary for the first time and it makes me appreciate Steve so much more. He is such a kind and gentle person, it is great to see how happy he is now.
He met beautiful wife.
'I saw the beaver and I feel sorry now...we're just burning the poor thing's retirement fund'! Classic Steve. Been looking forward to this all day - great video again.
Mental Note to self; If I ever feel down come here and re-watch... Beautiful video guys thank you
I was thinking the exact same thing!
RIP Crazy Neighbor. 😢 I love and hate that TH-cam is serving me CR episodes.
This is exactly a double feature final episode for this season. Amazing views, camping, food and friendship, Sprinkled with a bit of drama due to the boat getting stuck every now and then, this episode is one for the ages. 5 stars.
The first Steve video I ever saw was last year’s river trip. I was stuck in isolation at the time, scared and lonely. A lot of my friends also started watching around this time. Your videos rekindled our love of camping. A year later, we’ve all been out camping as much as possible and even pulled off a river trip of our own! Thanks, Steve and Crazy Neighbor!
Heck yea man. Same here. Watching Steve, Shug Emery and the like got me all pumped and motivated and I started hammock camping/hiking and just getting out there in general again. Cheers!
This makes me want to Start my own adventures.
Dope me too im getting all my gear out and cleaned and ready togo i cant wait
For real bro well said
Just binge watching me some Camping with Steve and loving it.
How lucky you are to have a friend like Crazy Neighbor. Love your video's, thank you!
I love the pan over to Liquor House. Man's got his priorities straight.
I saw that lol
I noticed that quick peek pan too!! Fabulous video!! Love it!
I'm just scrolling through the comments to see if anyone else saw that. LOL!
The Royal Canadian INLAND Navy with Admiral Steve Wallis and Captain Glenn "Crazy Neighbour" Brown.
Safe sailing guys and good luck! 👍👍🌞 ❤ ❤
US had a great Lakes Aircraft Carrier... Actually had 2 of them.
Big ole Paddle Wheel flat tops, USS Sable out of Detroit. 6,690 tons ploughing through Lake Michigan at 18 knots, carrying out carrier ops, her sidewheel spinning once every 2 seconds. The worlds only, fresh water, coal driven, sidewheel aircraft carriers. (sable and wolverine.)
Rest easy crazy neighbor 😔
This video is soul food. An hour of chillaxed floating (well, chillaxed for us watching others do the paddling!)
"And two table-forks of I Can't Believe It's not Better." Classic Steve!!!
I guess the store was out of rich creamery butter?
@@Lucysmom26 To go with the fresh bakery rolls.
It's amazing that fans take the time to write and record Steve songs. This community is fantastic.
Here's the musicians link to the theme song th-cam.com/video/Dh3ptlgLx7Q/w-d-xo.html Joe Laurence
“Two tableforks of I can’t believe it’s not better” 😂 Steve never fails to make me laugh!
one of the coolest camping adventures I’ve ever seen. Life goals right here
This is what the internet was meant for. All of us with no friends or means of going out, watching you and your friends enjoy yourself and us all feeling a little less sad.
Exactly that. 👍
I've been in my tent waiting for this to drop! .Thanks Steve for making Thursday nights something to look forward to during my hike across America.
@J.P. Menger I'm 2,500 miles in with another 2,500 left. I have Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Nevada,and California left. I have videos posted on my TH-cam channel
@@adventureswiththecrazyvet So cool that you are doing something that so many of us talk about but never do. I just subscribed and looking forward to your videos.
@@donnamanitu8673 appreciate the follow
Semper Fi brother
@@BrettJohnson137 Semper Fi
Rewatching these videos. Crazy Neighbour Glenn was an amazing, funny guy. What a wonderful friendship to witness. Thank you Steve for sharing your adventures with us. I love you ❤️😘
Loving this adventure on a raft ..Reminds me of the Mark Twain's 1876 classic novel Tom Sawyer on the Mississippi River, loved reading that book as kid
“We’re Off!” Understatement of the decade!😂 Tom Sawyer an Hunker Down Finn.
"big huge steaming shower*? Caught me off guard with your Canadian humor there 😂
What an adventure that must have been. Looking forward to more. Cheers, Steve.
Thought he was gonna say something else too 😂
Merde
I have enjoyed this trip , it was like I was on the boat. I even got hungry watching all your terrific meals being prepared. Thank you for sharing your journey.
We all must try to live a slow lifestyle like this sometimes. It's so beautiful.
Shout out to Crazy Neighbor for being that friend that’s down for all the crazy adventures!
I agree! Can't decide who is more chill but honestly wish I had a neighbour like you Steve. The video wouldn't have been the same without Crazy Neighbour.
Crazy neighbor has his own channel, too.
@@BlackfingerGarage What's his channel called? I'd love to check it out
I think Steve’s comment section is the most wholesome one on TH-cam❤️ #somuchsupport
100% agree, I think we all appreciate watching these adventures. Very calming
♥
Yep, almost makes me forget about "Boondocking Steve"....LOL
This is a food channel. I finally had to go make something. You guys were killing me.
A true King among men, with the heart of a servant. God Bless you, Steve
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; Steve your a good dude for including Crazy Neighbor on some of your journeys. You can tell he really enjoys your friendship. 👍🏽
I call him crazy zz
They only thing crazy abpit crazy zz is that he enjoys doing stuff with steve...lol
I think Steve is lucky to have Crazy Neighbor as a friend. It's rare to have somebody to share adventures like this with.
@@mojomonkeyfish so true!
What friendship is.
‘We’re just burning the poor things retirement fund’ 😭😂 you really don’t know how funny your one-liners are
Crazy neighbor must be protected at all costs
I just spent an hour watching two dudes travel down a river on a wooden platform floated by barrels and im here for it lol.
Of all the cool things Steve does, I love these river trips the most. What North American of a certain age doesn't dream of floating down the river to freedom?
It’s so Huckleberry Finn to me and gets me dreaming of the grand Mississippi!
@@carrueross2705 Exactly.
I'm not a camper but I like watching people go to different areas and how they camp and what they cook. Love watching you. I will be 70 years old on October 20, love ya.
Happy belated birthday @Sharon Price hope you spent it with people you love
Happy belated birthday Sharon!
Happy 70th! 70 is the new 50!
thats my brthday as well!
Let's go camping Sharon
This guy has become a part of my life even if I don't get to speak with him personally, thankyou for being a strong amazing person bro keep doing what you do your awesome
We want more stories from crazy neighbor....I so enjoyed his company on this episode...seems like he's got some really interesting life stories to tell...😊 Def a sub and a like !!
What an amazing piece of film work! I was thoroughly engaged for the whole hour. You, sir, tell a good story.
Wow, thank you!
Edmonton looks stunning at night at least. So beautiful a city. Im proud of my Canadian neighbors for keeping the litter at bay for the most part. That Wallis Outboard is amazingly strong and also made in Canada. I bet you could use the tarp as a sail if you wanted.
I loved this video. You guys make the perfect camping buddies. Who hasn't wanted to take a home made raft down a river as a kid. ❤😊❤
I appreciate the life jackets. The closest brush with death I've ever had was in 2-3 feet of fast moving water. I fell down and couldn't get back up. I ended up curling into a ball and floating down river until the water slowed down enough for me to get my feet under me. Absolutely terrifying. I coughed up a few mouthfuls of water, after that.
I can’t be the only one cracking up that 2 grown men are wearing life jackets in knee high water! Love it Steve!
Protects you from rocks if you take a fall, plus, knee deep water that cold can still be dangerous if you don't know how deep your next step is going to be.
There’s been high number of deaths on the river this year too. Some spots the current is pretty bad. I giggled when one life jacket was used as a pillow though.
Rule #1 on a shallow river...If you feel like you're drowning, stand up.
@@LarryTaint-qn8pd 🤣😂🤣😂
It's crazy how I have been watching Steve (and Crazy Neighbor) for all these years. Always had Camping with Steve playing while I worked on my chemical engineering degree. Years later, I got my degree and now doing my PhD. Finally picked up camping as a hobby. Steve, the Gear section on your website helped out a lot especially when it comes to camping on a budget!
Another great video, sir. I appreciate the content a lot.
that's awesome
This is the best content I've found for years and years. Absolutely fantastic bravo Steve
Crazy Neighbor seems like an epic friend with an epic beard! Love the views in this vid. Aside from getting stuck, this trip must have been quite relaxing.
Did anyone else die laughing as the camera stills on some rocks and Steve just says…”Geology!”.
Just about every guy's dream to take a trip like this with a friend.
Everyone’s dream .....
Step 2 song is awesome. I love that you guys do the Rafts. Wanna take my son out to do it so bad. And Crazy Neighbour is great too. Keep it up and Hunker down Steve. Family loves watching your videos.
Beautifully shot and edited. Really liked the music selection. Thankyou Steve and Glen for sharing.
When I first saw the hour long time stamp I thought I would just skip through it cause there's no way I can watch 2 guys free floating down a river in a homemade pontoon/raft.........i stand corrected, I watched the whole damn thing ........LOL ✌
Steve, you are so blessed to be able to take such a beautiful trip and to do it with an awesome friend like Crazy Neighbor and to have a beautiful wife to come home too!!!
The irony of crazy neighbor is that he's not the craziest of this duo.
You are "The Man" when it comes to stealth camping Steve. Keep those awesome videos coming...they are SERIOUSLY entertaining.