Boondocking - Full Documentary
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- In 2011 I set out in my motorhome and lived off grid for the most part for several years. Working at a part time job provided me enough to get by. Great adventures in the pacific northwest. All over Vancouver Island. This is the full version of the trailer Boondocking - Living Free For Free
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So this is how the legend of the grey sweater began... legends truly aren’t born they’re made!
Ed bassmasters "chip diamond" sweater is better.
💪🏻👍🤙🏻
It's the grey sweater. I thought he stole that from Mrs. Voorhees' corpse at the end of Friday the 13th Part 2.
@@MrErichonda30 I’ll have to check him out!
PHSSSSS!
God bless Jess. Heart warming and breaking to see how it began. I never saw this and have been watching all your other videos. My wife and I lived in an RV for almost a year on and off until we had our first kid. God bless you Steve. Thank you for the comfort and joy your videos bring us all. Really cool to see your punk rock past before Beautiful Wife came along and cleaned you up ;) May you find peace in these times.
I can’t believe I haven’t seen this either. he’s such a good man and I’m heartbroken for him as well 😢
Great comment❤️
I come back to this video every so often to see the history of Steve and all the changes through the years. His videos always make me feel good. So many millionaires in the world, and we really just want to be like Steve.
@@arkansasmike5474 money Can't stop you from living like Steve.
Just spending it can.
I feel such sorrow and sadness for him. This was his first video that TH-cam pushed my way. Peace.
I think after watching the notice of your Steve's wife passing, a whole lot of us who thought we were long-time fans got the sudden realization we never watched "where it all began". What seemed like just a footnote on the end was very special to see.
Sometimes -- just sometimes -- the algorhythim does right by creators.
Watched this for the first time 08/29/22…I am speechless and honored that I was able to watch this. Your passion and love for camping, boondocking and nature are truly shown. Don’t ever get rid of the famous “Grey Sweater” no matter the condition, it holds memories and stories and most of all your life and love. R.I.P Beautiful Wife - Jess. Steve’s heart will forever be yours. ❤️
This changes everything about what kind of person I thought you were. I always figured you were just a guy who started random camping and decided to film and make a littler series out of it. This video explains perfectly how you became/evolved, and it makes me appreciate your work on an entirely different level.
Thank You! I've been sitting here trying to figure out how to word that exact comment. Very well said. 👍🏼
Just watched this today for the first time. I'd have to say it was hard to watch because you could see the weight of everything in your face. Your transformation is incredible and it makes me happy to see how well you are doing. Keep up the great work and God bless
so true
Started watching Steve's stealth camping channel in late 2020. Am now watching some of his earlier episodes. This documentary gave insight into how the journey of Steve Wallis began and was excellent.
Thanks Frank! Ya you can put me in a house but I’ve got the camping bug for good :)
@@campingwithsteve I was a drifter around my country boon-docking through 2007ish - 2010ish, sleeping where I could in a small 4x4. Only just found your stealth camping episodes. I’m going through you vids and they deserve a like on every 1. Living in a house now too with a wonderful woman. These videos take me back, Cheers Steve!
@@alfrededward3099 It is truly amazing what a wonderful woman can accomplish...
Makes me so happy to see Steve in such a happier place these days. You can so clearly see why kindness and just enjoying life means so much to the man. Cheers, bud.
So ironic. Life comes at you.
@@dtishman you got that right
I’ve been watching you Steve since I found this documentary 5 years ago. I was working 60+ hours a week in a kitchen. You were my hope that one day maybe I’d be brave enough to take a journey and figure out what I really wanted out of life. Fast forward to now. I’m living non conventionally on a small homestead supporting myself boss free. I just wanted to say ‘’thanks’’ formally, haha. Keep your head up Steve, there are thousands of people that think highly of you and the amount of positive influence you’ve had on us can not be formulated with modern math. Your are a Saint, Saint Steve of the Boondocks.
♥️
Had no clue this was your past, after watching the more recent stuff. You are a true inspiration. Thank you for documenting your journey
“My videos get a lot of views on Mondays because that’s when people get to work and realize there’s more to life” - this is real wisdom…. really got to me… been watching Steve for years, he’s always been true and authentic which is why I like him so much, but this video brings a whole new depth and insight to his story… I’m turning 40 this year myself and relate to him more than ever after watching this…
Holy moly, just like all the recent comments, I’ve never stumbled upon this documentary that’s been mentioned in so many videos! It’s amazing to see a young Steve. You keep on smiling Steve, keep trudging that road. You have a purpose in life, and god has a plan. Thank you for letting me be apart of your life.
Same...just came up in my feed.
Is it just me or does Steve look incredibly sad at the beginning of the video and only gradually starts smiling more throughout the documentary? Great video, love the channel.
I agree Ronald. And the swearing is reduced as time goes on too.
He looks depressed and a bit cranky, and on the way down in life.
@@imho2278 Yes. And then he met Jess. Love is amazing.
@livableincome😢
It might be because of how many times he repeated the ol step 2! Haha joking, but yes I noticed that!!
Insane to think that this is the same honest and wholesome man who cleans up garbage left by others. I think it's safe to say he knows where he came from. You're the man Steve. So happy to be on this journey with you.
In this, he looks like he walked straight from the movie set of "Strange Brew." 😆
My fave movie
I'd say that Steve's journeys have taken him in a very positive direction and made him a better person.
Who is here watching this in late 2020?
Love seeing the early beginnings of the Steve Wallis journey!
Today!!
Yeah buddy
Love it!!
Yes,
Me
Oh my, Steve you look soooo young... I stumbled across this and had to watch ( through my once again teary eyes) .You are the MAN! Even though your going through such a devastating heartbreak ,you still find away to uplift our hearts . God Bless you and yours , we will be here for you. Heal on your time, much love from FL.
This is such an incredibly underrated youtube documentary from an incredibly underrated youtuber and person... it's heartbreaking knowing how much Jess changed Steve for the better, she truly must have been a great person. My honest condolences, Steve.
Heartbreaking
Prayers for Gods peace to you Steve. My sympathies for your loss
She didn't change him, he gave up his freedom for her. He traded freedom for comfortable captivity. Now she's gone. Once you've given up your freedom, you really can't go back. I know he'd say it was worth it.
She didn't change him, he willingly changed his lifestyle for her. There's a big difference, my husband also changed his lifestyle ( to settle down with me from his wild partying ways) it was his choice.
The same things you've spoken of, are of my thoughts also. I love Steve. Serious. He is such a down to earth person and unique personality. Wish I knew Steve personally.
This should be on NETFLIX. Great editing 👍
I agree Netflix
@Nim Boo Honestly! His channel is better than 90% of Netflix hands down. Crazy how someone so simple can be so inspiring.
Yes the editing is kickasss
The difference between this video and his latest ones.....back then you did this to survive....now you do it so you never forget......stay humble my friend you’re an inspiration to many people
This comment made me pause for a second. Thoughtful. Thanks for posting.
Once a bum, always a bum they say
It seems like such a long long time ago and it's only been 5 years this was posted. Didn't start out a fan but quickly became a weekly viewer. STEVE seems to be one of the most genuine people I have ever seen. On TV or in my real life.
The first video of Steve's I watched he was just camping in a campground and drove past a hut full of free firewood and hit the brakes and said be still my beating heart and then he lit the wet firewood with a blowtorch - I was hooked. Steve, we are all thinking of you.
He looks like a teenager here.
@@freeandhappybumblebee Thanks, I was wondering why he looked sooooo young.
@@melanies.7740 the beard
He's the absolute best.
Can't stop crying. Just watched the documentary and read the comments old and new. With the recent loss of Beautiful❤Wife it made everything seem so melancholic. Rest in Peace, Jess. Deepest sympathy to Steve and all those that loved her.
😇💖🙏💕🇬🇧🥺😢
I cry buckets to this, the music and the sense of searching, needing to exclude to fit in at times, it’s all human endurance and tests of the heart. I simply love a man I never met and care about his journey thru this life. We should learn to love each other and thrive. Stay well.
I've gotta say you gained a subscriber with your other videos, but you definitely gained a fan with this one.
Ok a big grand piano of context and backstory just fell on my head.
Watched all if the newer videos followed by this one?
@@rickborrettjr6810 Yep
Me too huh! I've been following his 2019 - 2020 videos and I happened on this. What a surprise. It's awesome to get the backstory. I love both 'Steves' they are very different too and it's not just the hair.
Nailed it! This was not what I expected. Mind blown. A younger, wilder Steve. So awesome in all it’s beer, cigarette, dog, and F-bomb goodness. I lived on boats, and in tents, campers, and travel trailers, for most of 20s and early 30s, much of it with two dogs. All over the country and the world. It was a wild ride. Now I own a small home with my wife, and have a small boat and Aliner pop up for overnights and long weekends. I see my younger self in this video, and my older self in some of Steve’s new videos. Ain’t life grand? :)
@@rickborrettjr6810 .same here. Been watching his new vids,then happened on this one by accident. Big diff.! I wonder if his beautiful wife has ever seen this.....
I just recently got into Camping With Steve and about a week ago watched this one. It was so beautifully done I just watched it a second time. Everything about this was amazingly done, and the music is just perfect. Thank you Steve for sharing snippets of your life with us for years. You are a truly admirable human being
❤ this is my second time . Found Steve a few years back ❤. We got to see him change into a amazing way. From being sad and alone 😢. To being with beautiful wife. Now that Glan is gone I'm really worried about Steve. Plus the fact his Mom is gone too😢. It's been a hard few years for myself 😢. Praying 🙏 for Steve to find the courage to continue on. A new time is coming Steve ❤. Stay positive 🙏 always.
Steve, you're a quiet documentarian. Just found THIS. Now I have the boondocking backstory to the stealth story. Your videos keep me company as I declutter, organize, and fix up my small home. Your eyes are like my brother's. We haven't spoken since our folks passed in 2013. I miss him but respect his "space."As you keep on with the circle of life, the rest of us persist as well. God bless your wife, Jess. She was quite the woman.
Back when step 2 was step 1. Love you Steve, you’re the best!
Damn you look different back then. Lean and mean with long hair to boot... You've been tamed by a woman since 😉
5:08 that exhaust leak!!!
@@amafid complains about the gas price but with a lil tinkering could get the camper running better to save gas... oh well.
Watching this now (2021), for the first time, looks like a "origin story" and this one is beautiful Steve
Steve might have a few bodies put away
Same, just diving back to figure out where this guy came from.
Also watching in 2021, October. 3 minutes in and already clicked thumbs up. Steve's story is a compelling one of 21st century disenchantment with corporate mediocrity. Not a small number of his viewers likely have stories of their own with similar beginnings: running away.
It just popped up in my feed today
Steve looks like the forgotten burglar in Home Alone.
from this to over 1 Million subscribers. well done...
thank you Jess, for giving Steve a sense of direction...
I know she'll be watching from above... Lord, take care of her
This was wonderful to see! After going through a recent loss myself, to see someone I've watched for years, I never saw this before. It was so touching. I cracked a few as I watched along. It made me feel like I was right there with you. It really was a good escape.
I pray for your safety and healing. You are a good man.
Holy crap, you really got your shit together over the years! Steve, you’re the man, so proud of you dude!
Thanks Matt!
Dave Martenz if you couldn’t tell beer/alcohol are prevalent during this documentary. Multiple times he has a beer can in his hand or a “30” is close at hand.
He was going through a rough patch and he has prevailed!
@@TheJaxxJackson perhaps that’s why he calls them “step 2” now. I’m going on a whim but maybe he considers everything else needed done in life that’s more important step one and doesn’t go to step 2 until step one is settled.
@@campingwithsteve I caught that little gesture before you said f everybody 😉
45:35 Steve you didn’t sell out you sold up! Your spirit is still there but now you have someone special to share it with, you have a one of a kind soul and I for one am glad you share it with us.
6 years later, youtube recommends me this, this video has been a blessing, thank you Steve!
My heart breaks for Steve, knowing these videos are coming up from the past while he deals with his loss. It's his way of saying; "I'm still here, but I need some time.' 'God bless you, Steve!
He getting paid
@@seanmcgivney7631Steve isn’t that kind of guy.
Dude, totally, Jan 14th 2021, just now seeing this and its flipping amazing.
same
yup
Why is this documentary not on Netflix? It’s brilliant.
@Dylan Leaman Anderson wow you seem so smart:)
@Dylan Leaman Andersonoh no, you sure owned us libs now.. go back to Parler.. oh wait...
@Dylan Leaman Anderson wow, talk about being a rage case, do you ever go back and read the angry hateful words you write? damn.. like seriously, get help man.. We're all Americans but you are filled with so much hate towards "the left". I wish you well.
@Dylan Leaman Anderson dude, go outside and get some fresh air. Is this what you do all day? just try to start fights on the Internet by talking shit? what's the point? You gonna win a contest and feel like a big man? you really have some sort of unhealthy interest in hating liberals.. the best part is that I'm not even a liberal, so nothing you say bothers me, but I do shake my head and wonder what is wrong with you. Have a great day, I don't have time for your hate.
@Dylan Leaman Anderson Dylan Leaman Anderson is pissed
Now great art can sometimes be very artificial, but sometimes it can be very real at other times. And this is a prime example of art being very real and down to earth but still having this ascending quality to it. In german we have a word for what you are Steve, and it's called Lebenskünstler, a life artist.
I've been watching all your vids lately and they are just so comfortable to me. You really are a person that is, in one way incredibly talented, but then again so chill as fuck, that we don't know how to react to you. You basically are a modern day Diogenes ('Get out of my sun Alexander') through and through. Your practical philosophy and authenticity are something to be cheriched. You are one of the good guys Steve, in the grand scheme of everything, and I hope you know it.
So well said.
Beautiful
R/iam14andthisisdeep
So this is where it all began. I don't have words.
It's so weird hearing Steve swear so much... you can tell he was in a different place at this time. Both physically and mentally.
It's so heartwarming seeing his latest videos where he genuinely seems happy.
Bruh it's just words Lol
@@ASMRJAMESY bruh its just words
@@justink9912 your dad shoulda used protection
@@LxneStxner Mom?
@@justink9912 bruh,bruh 😂 idiot who even still uses that word. nerd😂
I just spent 6 months living in a 27ft RV with my husband, two sons and two dogs...not by choice but we made it work. The summer was by far the best summer of my life!!
It was your choice
@@lorimangold2890 k dad
Thanks Steve. I really dig this early stuff. I personally think your evolution to the present day camping with Steve show is very positive and uplifting progress. I'm praying for you and for the repose of beautiful wife's soul during her wake. God bless you Steve. Your insights and tips are helping me define my new post cancer hobby. Cheers Friend.
I watched this after I heard beautiful wife passed rest in peace ✌️ man what the beautiful change in a man's life.
What I LOVE about Steve's old videos is seeing how much he has matured and mellowed. In the old vids, he strikes me as an angry young rebel, (not in a bad way, just in the usual way that we transition from "young & rebellious", to "settled & focused") I had even forgotten that he smoked back then! 😂
Steve is such a humble Dude,... salt of the earth. He was back then, and he most definitely still is today!
Here we are in 2021, Steve has close to a half million subscribers, a beautiful wife, awesome home & land, and of course a "Crazy Neighbor". 🤠
He's loved by millions of people around the world! Had someone told him what was in store for him in the future, I doubt he would have believed it.
I'm so proud of the man he has become and grateful that he hasn't lost his love of nature. For me, "Camping with Steve" was the only bright spot in the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020. God bless ya Steve! May you enjoy many, many more years of exciting adventures! 👍👍(love to Jess as well) ❣❣
P.S.- is this the boat that you recently burned in your firepit? 🤔😁
I thought the exact same! Crazy how much people change in only a few short years.
Right on
It's also really weird to hear him swear.
He's the kinda bloke you'd love to randomly meet camping. Not all camping Rando's are the good sort.
It’s funny that you put “close to half a million TH-cam followers” before his beautiful wife, his land, his friends and so on. I bet he doesn’t dislike that fact at all but come on now, before his freaking wife?? Haha
@@RobotSnake relax mate
Funny to see the sweater while it was newer and less holes
I did a double-take haha, I wasn't sure at first!
I thought I was the only one who noticed!
Saw it right away. Crazy !
Step 3, buy a new sweater Steve! Lol 😂
@@judetchua dont be bitchy girls
Had to watch this today. So sorry for your loss Steve.
Ive watched this 4 times over the years, Never commented never had shit worth saying, but man im so thankful for you and your wife. You have given us all such an amazing glimpse into your life. I am so sorry for your loss man I hope to see you one day back out doing what you do best.
Steve, this is a work of art. Seriously, it's a fantastic documentary in a beautiful format, with great music and bucketloads of aesthetic appeal. Thank you for making such great content - we all really appreciate it.
THANK YOU!!
Pulled the passenger seat out of my Chevy Trailblazer, built a bed in back, and my dog and I are about to hit the road for our first prolonged boon docking experience.
Your videos give me inspiration and a sense of calm, and lets me know I’m not alone.
Seriously thank you.
Love it!
I'm so sorry for your loss, Steve. I can only imagine what you are going through right now. You're in my prayers, in Jesus Almighty name. ✝️🙏☦️
For you Steve, in the loving memory of your beautiful wife. Life is a journey and there are good times and bad times, but it's all worth it from the people you meet and the people you love, and those great memories will never be forgotten, you will always have your wife in your heart and soul where ever you go, and one day you will see her again. Your wife has passed from this life to the next. Her soul lives on, she is with the Lord Jesus Christ, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Steve, let the Lord comfort your soul while you grieve, cry and let it out.
God bless you Steve and your wife, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, our Lord, God, and savior. ✝️🙏☦️💪💪💪
Mind blown! Love the process of backward history. Had no idea of the existence of this video. First picked up the channel seeing stealth camping vids with 'Crazy Neighbour, etc. Neat to see the vibe at the start of it all, especially after getting a more current vibe. How it once was and where it now is. 😊
I just saw this video after being a fan of “Camping with Steve” for several months !
It makes me appreciate the channel so much more !
THANK YOU STEVE !!!
Woah. There's a lot more depth to this dude's story than I thought after watching a handful of recent camping videos.
I'm sure he's a lot happier now....in the video he's talking about making $100 or 200...now he's probably 6 figures in a year
@@ryanscott2548 and he actually deserves it! so many youtube stars havent put in a fraction of the work he has.
everyone gotta deep story if youll take the time to listen
Wow Steve, beautifully done. It seems you have changed a great deal in some ways, and I'm betting life with Jess had a lot to do with that. In more recent videos, you seem to radiate peace and happiness. I hope you find that again after your unimaginable loss. I'm so very sorry.
The algorithms really do work. From all my camping videos watched, eventually I came across my first Steve video: stealth camping in the roundabout. I was like, WTF? But I loved it. He's so relatable. It cracks me up when he apologizes for cooking something you wouldn't make when "real camping". In reality, he's doing what we'd all do if we were brave enough to go and do these crazy adventures. Going to enjoy watching Steve for as long as he does this.
This wasn't even that long ago but it looks like 1992
Nim Boo it‘s „no more goodbyes“ by Tamanie
It was 2012
@Nim Boo not sure, but here is a song that sounds similar that you may like. th-cam.com/video/XWJA5OyMEpI/w-d-xo.html
I was just telling my husband I feel like this vlog is a lot older then 2011
Patented Steve-o-Vision.
Came across this channel and kept seeing this documentary. It answered a ton of questions. God bless and hunker down. 🏕🐟
Been a long time fan and just watched this for the first time. I've already been on this path for a minute but I'm finally boondocking. sitting in my trailer right now just south of the Canadian border on lake Osoyoos. It was really scary at first and I felt anxious, but I found out that was because I always had to be somewhere, all my trips were one or two nights then back to work. Now that I have no where to be, nobody waiting on me, I make new friends everyday, see beautiful sights I would have never seen. Nothing like that feeling of sitting somewhere and laughing to yourself about "how the hell did I get here?". Thank you so much for the inspiration Steve.
Hope you find healing in the knowledge that you have helped people so many people overcome their fears and anxieties. I'm sure I'm not the only person you have helped, thank you.
Keep making new friends Collin.
Just came across this video. Watch your videos all the time. Now even my kids and wife know “Camping with Steve” is one of Dad’s favorite things to watch. Sometimes they join me. I’m so sorry about your wife and hope that after you take time off to heal you come back and see how much you mean to people on a weekly basis. This doc is awesome, love seeing how far you come!!
Man it totally looks like I'm watching someone else. Steve was really hard down on his luck and looks so depressed, like he just was at the bottom of the barrel. I'm glad you found new life Steve
I think it would be really interesting to hear his story on his turn around. He seems happy to be working his regular job, getting out and doing the camping and videos, etc. The film work in this earlier stuff was really nice.
@@philduoos2961 He seems only happy when he's reliving these days. We don't know our happiest times until they're gone.
He was just young, and angry.
@@iwineverygame1995
Ain't that the truth.
And now he has he "beautiful wife" and a crazy neighbor 🥰
I saved up money for three years to boondock out of my 4Runner. It’s going great but I have no idea what I’m going to do after. It scares me to think about and honestly it’s pretty depressing. I’m in no way lazy, I’ve worked very hard jobs in my life with long hours and making decent money but I was so unhappy it nearly killed me. Being on the road has made me happier than I’ve been in a long time but I still feel so lost. I’m sure I’m not the only one but it sure feels like it sometimes. Watching this and then seeing your more current videos definitely gives me some hope. Not much though. Normally this comment would get written out then I’d hold backspace until it doesn’t exist but... fuck it
Hang in there Garrison. There is hope until your last breath my friend.
This is just my, maybe dumb rambling, thoughts that might not even address your real concerns but I read your comment and have often been in the same spot. So disregard if this seems senseless or preachy and pretend I didn't write.
If you can learn to enjoy the time in the present- you're golden. I spend so much time worrying about the future and wish I didn't. Meanwhile the present has just flown by and I still have hardly figured out any future plans.
I try to focus on something daily that has really brought me joy. For a start you have a fucking 4runner. Kick ass, I love those trucks. Also, you seem to have freedom. That's truly the best. Every time in my life I have had ultimate freedom I've taken it for granted. But I imagine you worry about the next step. I spent a ton of time worrying, and worrying enough that it has impacted my health. I always worry about the next step.
STEP TWO
If you can get any type of work in a place you like or a place near friends go for it. Having people around is so important. Good friends are hard as hell to make but there is nothing more valuable.
As for the job, go for whatever, don't worry about status or the future, just get something mellow where you can collect your thoughts, then you can figure out your next step while at that job, just don't become complacent. But the important thing is that you are enjoying your life through all of this. Everything doesn't have to get figured out immediately. That's not important. But as long as you are trying and then also enjoying your day, you're kicking ass. Once you have any sort of job, you can live much in the same way that Steve is here. Quit the job if you need to hit the road again, no biggie. Then repeat.
You'll keep talking to people and eventually, maybe in a week, or maybe a year, something will come up. It's daunting but things have a way of shaking out OK. If you are kind to people, mind any addictions and keep them in check (or consciously address them), keep actively looking for whatever you want next (job, travel, friends, partner etc), things will happen. But the challenge is to stay happy and healthy in the process.
I really think you'll get it though. Cause you already had the guts to take off in a 4Runner and that is pretty bad ass. Later in life you are gonna look back and miss these days. It may sound crazy but you probably will.
Butt fuck it?
@@glenmchargue5461 Pretty sure step 2 is to crack open a beer. Just sayin' :p
Good for you Garrison. The are people in this world who will go their whole lives and never experience the journey you're on.
Thinking about you right now Steve. Can't imagine what you are going through. RIP Beautiful Wife you will not be forgotten.
We just watched this video for the he first time. Best wishes for peace & serenity to you & yours thru this most difficult time. Your videos are a beacon of escapism to all of your viewers & I for one thank you for them.
I am I think like many of us on here , I watched Steve’s videos cause I thought they were interesting without realizing what he had lived before hand . Now I see this video and have a much greater respect for his channel . This man deserves to live his life the way he wants. Respect !
How fabulous. Puts all your later videos into context. Best wishes from South Wales.
Been watching your videos for a little over 2 years now and this is the first time to come across this documentary. It’s truly amazing to see where it all began. God bless you Steve I hope your doing well. We will be here when your ready to come back, rip beautiful wife may your soul walk among the angels.
So I stumbled upon your channel and then I found out what happened to Jess. I decided to go back in time and check out your journey and I’m so happy I watched this. What a great documentary and I’m so sorry about Jess. I’m happy you found your true love some people never get to meet their soul mate. Thank you for making these videos!
I just found this channel tonight and started binge watching his newer videos(fall 2019). Then I landed on this... wow what an adventure, what a change he has made in his life. I found myself a little sad at the end of this and I'm not sure why - perhaps it was the end of an era and the beginning of another, or perhaps it was just the hauntingly reflective music at the end. I loved the music throughout. Steve seems like a really great guy and just wants to live free while having pure respect for everyone and everything around him - sadly that seems rare in our me first society.
I love the way you described Steve's character here! Steve, you are surely a guy I would befriend! A lover and guardian of nature with respect for your fellow man!
Very beautifully said, poetry... Steve's just brilliant and genuine guy.
This video is what started it all for me, I remember watching this four years ago, today I still love this video and watch it every few months. Steve is a legend and I love his style his demeanor and just watching him grow and his channel grow, it's truly remarkable I am happy to be a part of watching him be successful.
This came across my feed today . I watched it thinking how awesome it was . Then you said you had meet someone and you where getting married. Now you have to say goodbye to that person . Such beautiful memories where made .Jess saw the real you . That is a beautiful thing .
Had to come back to watch this one today. Thinking of you Steve. The world is a lonelier place today buddy.
❤
This early Steve production is one of my all time TH-cam favorites. Steve your a pioneer and truly a Pro. All of us outdoor enthusiast's truly appreciate your talents, especially when we're stuck in our normal work lives. Cheers My Canadian Brother. -Jason Thompson Milwaukee Wisconsin
You have had quite a life journey, Steve. I can't believe it has already been three years since I watched this video for the first time. It suddenly popped up again today, and I watched it all the way through for the second time (I usually don't do that). An amazing film you made there for sure. And I can see that I forgot to give you a thumbs up back then. Fixed that now. Hope you are happy with the new property and that you and beatiful wife are living the good life together. Have a nice sunday, and have a good day, all.
Amazing...The music was ideal...RIP, Beautiful Wife...Be well, Steve...Thank you. You were ahead of your time...
I come back and watch this every now and then. It gives me solace when I'm sad. You're an awesome dude Steve. I mean that.
The best boondocking vid on youtube, period! Very raw and real. Video work, music and commentary is excellent!
Sticks almost falls down a cliff. Steve: "is the beer ok?"
RIP Beautiful Wife!! You will be missed
Great video. I pray you find peace in this and comfort again. So sorry for your loss. RIP beautiful wife...
It's January 25th 1:50 am. I have covid and can't sleep because I'm coughing too much. I've been watching Steve for about 3 months now and I'm finally watching this. It's beautiful how far you've come Steve. Thank you for entertaining me in my time of illness. Please continue to make videos for years to come.
@@reidsticksmorrison2652 I had covid too about the same time as u.
As a stealth camper in a van. This Guys videos keep me feeling quite normal and sane. Thank you Sir.
Just yesterday I saw the notice of your wife's passing, and my heart goes out to you Steve. As such, YT suggested this, the documentary that started it all, and I just got up to the point of you "selling out" feeling like a negative, but immediately thereafter saying you'd gotten married.
I've been watching since early in the pandemic. Whenever you mentioned how "Beautiful Wife" is waiting in the wings so you can make your escape in the mornings or if the weather turns really really bad or whatever, it always brought a smile to my face.
Hoping you are well and holding together. So many friends we've seen on these videos are close to you and I know they're gonna be there for you even when we your fans can only offer our sympathies.
What a heartfelt documentary. I hope you heal and recover; may your memories be treasured.
I really appreciate how Steve can destigmatize being "homeless," and show us how uncomplicated life can be if we allow it.
@Mathematician now yes
Happiness and healthy, thats what matters and being hopeful, courage and pride, as i watched all of steves vids I seem to understand him hes a good person.
Well I'm from Chicago. Compared to our homeless, a van is a mansion.
My husband and I just found ur channel we been homeless in our Pontiac g 6 for about four years until we took a long road trip to ohio unfortunately cops took our car heading back to ct from ohio we lost everything lived outside then a tent and then know we are in a room for rent for know but our dog and us lived in a car for four years our pontiac amazing was a amazing car we had some amazing times doing the car life taught me alot and to be more humble we may go back and do a tiny home van love ur channel thank you for bringing a new light to car life
Do u still have ur dog?
Been watching this channel for a while and I love going back to some of these older videos and seeing the progression between then and now. You seem a hell of a lot more happier now and I hope all good things keep coming for you 😊😊😊🥰🥰🥰
Recently started watching you Steve and man, This doc hit right in the feels. Hope you're well!
Hi SingletonScribe! Welcome! Happy to hear you’re enjoying the content so far. Cheers :)
It's incredible to watch this and meet the old you. Incredible how much you have changed for the better, your mood, your language and your world views. It is thanks to you that I am editing my first camping video and moving into the direction of vlogging. Thank you, Steve! :) If life brings you over to Rockie's in Colorado, you have a place to stay with us in Denver. Cheers! :)
Currently my favourite YTER. Respect from Scotland. First time I have heard you cuss. Recent work is child friendly. My wee boy is into your crazy camping videos. Thank you Steve.
Thanks Peter!
Cheers from Canada!
It's just words Lol
It's more than just words, come on. Steve is so awesome he's a family show now!!
"You're pretty high up that buttfucking tree" is the quote that always sticks with me from this.
Bit of a shocker to here Steve saying this as not heard him swear on any of his other videos 😕
“Fuck everybody” is my favourite
Amen! Best quote
Came back to watch this again to remind myself of your journey Steve. Rest in peace Beautiful Wife. God bless Steve.
Holy heck has Steve ever changed for the better.. night and day difference 🙂🇨🇦❤️
This is heartbreakingly beautiful. You have come so far Steve, but you are still you. Not enough words to describe what this film means to me at the movement and the challenges I’m going through myself. You have given me another little reality check and I’m thankful for it. Peace and love to you mate.
WOW dude...I'd seen a dozen of your later videos before seeing this. Between you and me, I shed a tear or two. Good to see you where you are now! Thanks for the journey!
Scott Higgins me too.
Me2, I am now. Stay well but be free.
Same. I am a big fan and I've never seen this. I just saw his recent video and heard him talk about living in a car when he was younger. So glad to have found this.
Steve is such a soothing person. I watch every camping with Steve video that comes out. Thanks Steve for all the psychological healing you provide to people.
I've been meaning to watch this one for some time, and tonight was the right time - Thursday night with Steve and a step two.
Best wishes from the UK Steve, we are all rooting for you.
Steve, I was going to say you have no idea how this hit home, but you indeed do. Being without a home was and still is the most free I've ever felt. This film and Joe's music is soul searching stuff. Amazing piece, really touched my heart. Thanks ...my son actually turned me onto your work, wow!
PS. We're watching together to find the inception of Step 2.
He really related to you, the message here is priceless.
From a fan in Texas
Even though I love this, it makes me feel sad too. A happy sadness. Maybe that makes sense to somebody out there.
It was a change in life, and for the better for sure... I’m just happy I documented what was going on
Steve Wallis Awesome, can see the joy in your eyes these days. Speaking of joy, thanks for the inspiration and calm - I watched loads of your videos during lockdown and found them very soothing, but you’ve heard this stuff before. My Nephew pointed me in your direction, there’s a bunch of us here in the UK who love your videos !
I like your simple approach, reminds me of some aspects of Buddhist philosophy, maybe that’s why your way of camping strikes a chord with people.
Boondocking movie reminded me also of George Orwell’s ‘Down and out in Paris and London’ in some ways, Orwell was a writer who decided to adopt a hobo lifestyle and became immersed in it and had great empathy for the people around him going through the same struggles - he then went back to his life as a writer after a few months. Obviously, Boondocking was your actual life, rather than a stance that you adopted as an experiment, but the general arc of developments reminded me of that book (one of my favourites !).
Anyhow, best wishes from the UK and thanks again, Alex 👍🇨🇦🇬🇧
It's fun to be an angry young man. You may not want to be that again, but that doesn't mean they weren't good days.
It's so weird seeing how much of a different person youve become. But theres still those glimpses of the person youve always been as well. My 4 year old son and I are very slowly making our way into the camping life and a lot of it is just because of your videos ive been randomly watching over the course of this year.
This was a great documentary and Id love to see you make another one!
Steve is so low key its relaxing to watch him. He's like the camping Mr. Rogers.
Man I never seen this before. I've been watching your new stuff. I'm hooked.
I might be wrong but you have a sadness in your eyes back then. Glad to see you don't anymore.
steven lamont true. He's got beautiful wife thesedays👍🏻
@@col2959 May God help him. 🤣
Think he had a cruel bitch girlfriend right before this, my guess
You get sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Yes I see that sadness in his eyes, but he was young & finding his way, now he's happily married & is enjoying Life ...
Wow. This was a really good documentary. I started watching Steve's more recent videos about two months ago and finally watched this one. Seeing this different side of Steve was pretty cool to see how much he has matured and grown. Loved it!
I came here to listen once again how it all began. The story of Steve's Beautiful Wife.
Steve, Jess and you did spend good times together. She made camping with Steve happen and thus bringing inspiration for millions of people to enjoy outdoors. Her spirit lives on in the flames of campfires lit by those you inspired.
Step 2 will be in memory of Jess from now on. She will not be forgotten.
Beautifully put.
So glad this video popped up. The last 4 minutes 30 seconds brought tears to my eyes. A lot of thoughts and feelings ran through my mind, so sorry for your terrible loss. It also gives me hope for myself that maybe there is still someone out there for myself and to hang in there. Steve you hang in there too, take your time to grieve your own way in your own time, Jess will always be with you.
Hope to meet you someday and share a step 2.