When I and an old friend did a Georgia to California unsupported bicycle tour back in the early 90s, we became masters of stealth camping. These videos are wonderful, as they take me back to those days of my youth. To this day, as I'm driving in awful freeway traffic, I find myself looking into patches of woods off the road and thinking what a great stealth camping site this one or that one would be. My next phase will be when I finally purchase a dual purpose motorcycle. Something I can dip off the highway and camouflage with a tarp or the like. I'm itching to relive those camping memories!
"To this day, as I'm driving in awful freeway traffic, I find myself looking into patches of woods off the road and thinking what a great stealth camping site this one or that one would be." I'm the same way about the skateboarding I used to do. Haven't skated in 25, 30 years, but to this day I still look at every curb, drainage ditch and odd shaped concrete protrusion and start imagining skating on/in it...
I thought I was the only one looking at wilderness areas at highway interchanges saying to myself, "I could totally live in there and no one would even know." Great to know I'm not alone.
I am one with you. Anytime I'm driving along a highway with woods I'm just like "man those woods look interesting. I'd love to setup a tent and sleep there.
I've thought the same thing driving in the US northeast. There are some absolutely massive forested medians between divided highways that go on for miles and miles.
I always thought about doing wilderness between the highways and to grow marijuana there in case this the area where no landscapers be around for months.
He keeps talking about a scam what scam is that Steve when you're pulling on us somebody please tell me why I keep watching this guy and there is no crime there is no Miss there is nothing here but I keep watching please help
Steve are you an alien and you're pulling the fast one on us cuz how do you do this there's nothing there yet we keep looking for something what are we looking for help
@@bobtrujillo4917 You keep watching because he's a nice guy that is calming to watch and there's enough stuff happening to be entertaining. You learn something here and there and there's some unexpected humor sometimes. Pretty sure he's human, just nicer than average.
“What are houses for except a place to keep your cat.” You are truly a wise man, Steve. Love your videos so much. You inspired me to go camping for the first time in over 30 years.
this guy could be camping in the antartic and still be paranoid......half the video is spent with him worrying about getting caught for some reason...even in the shyttiest god forsaken spots that people wouldnt even want to go near,let alone the homeless. the entire channel and show should be renamed how to be a hobo and suck at it(by choosing the worse location,most uncomfortable,least privacy and the noisiest godforsaken environments) that bridge one my god from the start what a nightmare.....now the express bridges or highway bridges in my country are extremely quiet and whisper soft.....because the goddam bridges are elevated 15m or 50 feet above ground,massive headrooms providing ample shelter yet still able to look at the stars.....over hangs a river which means nice beachfront view..... just stay at home like the cat,at least the cat has wisdom.
Damn Jon your life sounds so boring! You have all the time to complain about someone's videos which don't effect you in any way, but no you choose to spend your energy being a negative sack. Hope you find contentment in your life
Stealth camping, regular camping, acreage updates, barrel boat updates; love them all. Keep 'em coming, Steve, and thank you for lifting my spirit each week.
I’ve noticed a lot of people are starting a stealth camping channel but they just don’t have your poignant skills and unique abilities to keep outa trouble . We love you Steve !
@@Westcoastgs Thanks for asking. But i don't really wanna bother you with my issues. Long story short, is that my mom 60 years old, has been having some health related issues over the last year, and early this week some tests came back and we found out that she has incurable cancer, that has spread to various place in her body. So it's been a rough week. So anything that can help me get my mind off it for even a few minutes is welcomed. Again thanks for asking. I hope you are well and good, health issues are never fun. What are you dealing with?.
Here's a hint for having a stealthier fire: Dig a hole in the ground for the BBQ or even just to light a regular fire. That way, the flames can get taller before they get to where someone can see them. For that BBQ, I don't think you'd even have to go full Dakota fire pit and dig a ventilation hole on the side or anything. I have made Dakota fire pits several times and they work really well! They basically only smoke when they're first getting started and then they burn so hot that they stop smoking. The other nice thing about them is that you don't have to put as much wood in them to keep them burning. Then, when you're done with the fire, it's easy to just put the dirt right back to cover the hole and it leaves no trace that anyone ever made a fire there. You can always tell when the fire is completely out by seeing if the soil is still hot and that way you know how much water to put on it. It's nice for the plants in the area too because ash is good nutrients for them and plus you'll be watering the plants too when you go to douse the fire. Dakota fire pits are absolutely my favorite fire pits.
Drone shots, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, specialty beer with birch sap... Steve is going all out these days, and I'm loving it! 🏕💯🔥🍻Happy Canada Day and Happy 4th of July! 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
This is proof there is a TH-cam channel for absolutely everything. I have to admit I've wondered what it would be like to camp out in really strange places. Especially places where you shouldn't be. Thanks for sharing the video.
I love it, too! Also how he has the latest grass height measurements in case they mow 1st thing in the morning! Making me think Canada is on a perpetual quest to keep their roadside weeds at a quarter of an inch! 😂
"And, of course, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, because what else are you going to eat sitting on the side of the freeway?" I LOL at least once in each of your videos, without fail.
As someone who lives in a tough neighborhood and never camped a day in his life, also never even new this type of camping existed, I’m hooked lol Good job Steve showing me an inner city kid something I never new. Thanks for the videos.
Last night I slept under the stars and I felt like I didn't have a care in the world , I cook myself a chicken hotpot (lol its a English thing )2 glasses of white wine ,then laid back and the stars was just so beautiful, I got lost in the stars and the next thing I new it was 6am , got up made a coffee and French toast yum yum then I packed up and picked up the rubbish put it in the bin at the end of the track way and come home .lol I feel home sick if I'm not out camping, I hope to fly over to see my sister in brandon Canada in Oct and we are going camping for a week and omg I cant wait to go .
Back in the 70's I spent a couple years hitchhiking cross-country, and would basically have to find a place to sleep if I couldn't get a ride. I found that these interchange forests were actually very good options, if large enough, and safer than wandering off the highway where you were most likely to be found and harassed by locals or cops. depending on where in the country you are, these mini forested areas can be pretty big and also isolated.
I think its awesome that you pick up garbage that is not yours. That's what makes these stealth camp nights worthwhile and shows people that you truly care about mother nature! Love the vids Steve, please keep em' coming and cheers from Michigan!
Steve, do you know why I love your videos? Because you are down to earth and you make us feel like we're right there camping with you. You're a good guy. Much love from Texas.
Literally one of the only things I miss about being an over-the-road truck driver. Was sleeping in my truck near a highway and hearing the sound of traffic going by. I have fallen asleep to a few of your videos with the sound of traffic.
@@randomuser8945 🙄🙄🙄 ya.. super offensive.. EVERYTHING is offensive nowadays.. he has a TH-cam channel, people watch him camp in populated areas.. hows that offensive?!
@@randomuser8945 Offensive??? Man, Steve is the real deal. You know, let Steve explain it the greatest way possible. Damn, I'm gonna watch it again. :) th-cam.com/video/fgMUu9TNDKk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SteveWallis
@@randomuser8945 he used to do it out of necessity too. And the dos and don’ts imparted through these videos might help someone who has to camp outdoors do it safely and without getting in trouble.
There is a section of highway in florida with woods inbetween and its actually quite wide, incredibly wide even. i often thought it would be perfect to camp there, but then the highway sort of splits to go around it and my concern would be cars crashing into it.
Funny enough, I was driving back from Toronto to Ottawa on Sunday and kept looking at the wee forestry between west and east bound. Kept thinking of you! You’re awesome my man. Keep on being you.
My wife and I are currently without a permanent residents. So I've been looking back and taking mental notes in your videos while we look and save money. You really don't know just how helpful you are Steve. Every "step two" is for you dude. 🍻
An actual survival situation where a car is stranded, say in the mountains. You can see trees, but everything is covered in snow. Boughs down, one of those, light that gizmo and use it for your fire's base. It's hot enough to melt snow off the wood you've put around it as a wind break and reflector. As you get wood dryish, you can add it on top of the charcoal. FYI, I keep a picnic sized charcoal grill to use as a fire bowl and several one pound lots of charcoal, vaccume packed with a paper inner bag that has some tinder in it, in the back of my rig when travelling, especially in winter.
Steve i left my parents house and moved to Florida all by myself, I was stealth camping for about a year, I totally understand how you feel and love what you do. RIP 🙏 beautiful wife
How old were you? What years was this? I am fascinated with the idea of living in warm areas like California, during at least Winter. Not planning to. Just seems interesting.
Steve, I know it's risky, but I really appreciate that you give us a look at how stealthy your site looks from the outside... it gives some great perspective. The drone shots are cool, too. Be safe, brother - great video!
Only thing you need is a kid that loves camping that never gets to go and a well behaved dog. I live in Alabama, I would load up my kids, drive to a large rest stop with woods and snow, bring my 120lb Doberman. Mama would drop us off and go find a nice hotel nearby and have her a get away. I worked a lot so i had to get creative with vacations haha. In the summer I would rent a hotel with a nice pool in our home town, its really about being together. Love your vid.
I remember a certain uncle that would throw a family BBQ at a roadside rest stop. There were grills, water fountains and bathrooms, shaded picnic tables even. Pretty much redneck heaven I guess.
Steve, I think the beauty of your videos hones in on many peoples desire for privacy, stealthy living, low profile and comfort. As a young boy I always thought all I wanted was to live in a tent or some compartment amongst others without standing out. Just to be peaceful, respectful and quiet but also well enough off to do what I enjoy. I get that with your videos! Thank you!
Oh yes, nothing more soothing than the constant sound of freeways. This upload notification postponed my sleep by 22 minutes, but made me much happier - thank you for what you are doing Steve :)
Steve's the best kind of person to have stealth camping in any tiny patch of woods. Goes in, keeps to himself, is careful about dousing the fires when he goes to bed, and he doesn't just clean up but picks up the extra trash other less-considerate people left to leave it nicer than he found it! He's a real gem, and uploads this so we can enjoy the ride too alongside him! Great way to celebrate Canada Day, with a model Canadian!
It's good to have that one crazy friend who will help you pull off crazy stuff. Loved the getaway!!😁 Thanks for picking up the trash, Steve! I know those kids that watch you will gain much respect for the world around them by the example you set!!
Foil wrapped frozen pasta "Nice!" Garlic Bread "Right on, a little bit much for an offramp camp but still reasonab..." And bacon wrapped filet minion "Absolute madman"
I have driven past this exact spot countless times and never thought to myself, "I bet Steve's going to camp in there some day." Glad to be proven wrong!
Just started watching, and already love it so far, solely due to Crazy Neighbour doing the usual hello move whilst driving. I really look forward to my thursday nights. Cheers x.
Funny how I've started watching old youtube videos like I used to watch cable tv repeats. I've been thankful for you for a few years now, but I just discovered a new reason to appreciate vloggers. Like so many others, you're re-watchable. :)
"....other than a place to keep thier cats." Yep, that's pretty much my reasoning behind an actual house! Steve, your videos are always so relaxing and calming to watch. And this one is no exception... Except for the mad dash for 'Crazy Neighbor's' truck at the end! But still a good time. Can't wait for the next one, be safe, be stealthy!
Nothing has brought me more joy today than seeing this notification pop up! Great to see crazy neighbour demonstrating craziness within the first 20seconds! 😂 keep on keeping on guys! X
The whole day I was looking forward to your video. Then around 8pm my time I suddenly forgot about it. You cannot imagine how happy I was when I saw your notification. I mean, a whole day's worth of anticipation PLUS a great surprise! It doesn't get any better than this! Thanks man, you've made many of my days better!
I am ecstatic that you have a drone! If any channel needs a drone it's YOUR'S! The perfect way to do an outside stealth-check without risking being seen!
I have to say, I really enjoy your message about cleaning up the trash around you. I've taken it to heart and have been cleaning up around the campsites I stay at, and even pick up trash I find when I'm just out for a hike. I camped at Grand Teton National Park some weeks back, and even found some trash around the Hidden Falls area, which was really disheartening. Every single person is a steward of the planet, we ought to go out of our way to keep it as nice as we can!
growing up my parents drove it into me to always pick up my stuff and dont dump garbage, its easy enough to take it with you. always seemed like common sense, we arnt dogs that crap on the side of the road after all. over the years ive had friend and the like that just set something down outside of their car and then drive off, and i never understood why they dont just take it with them or dump it in a garbage can 20 feet away. strangest thing happened once, my parents did it as well just set something outside the car, i gave them crap for it for the above reasons. cant even begin to understand why they would do it when they are the ones that always drove it into me to not do that. Of course, anyone that lives on a corner lot knows that its also the garbage can of the neighborhood. no idea what is wrong with people to throw things out of their car, as if maybe they are proving something to society 'you cant control me, ill do what i want, when i want, take this garbage! hah!' ... one of these days ill catch someone and follow them and then dump a bunch of crap in their yard.
I live in New Hampshire where there are tons of these spots on the highway, every time my girlfriend and I drive past a spot like this I always ask her if she thinks Steve's in there somewhere.
Yea for real, definitely happy to see a stealther on a Thursday.. Thanks Steve.. Btw you telling Crazy Neighbor to "GO GO GO" had me laughin.. "crime of the century" pulled off.. Wheel man did not disappoint!!
Aussie 🇦🇺 Fan here Steve. Melbourne - Australia. Love your videos. Just started watching and binging several vids a week to catch up. My wife & I did a wicked camper road trip thru BC & Alberta in 2012. Can relate to the nervousness of ‘boondocking” as you say. Best part of your vids is your humility & sarcastic humour. Your discoveries at each location and your commentary are what makes these clips great.
Yep I'm In Melbourne too and just love his videos. There's a guy in NSW doing these types of videos. On you tube. Registered as (basic stealthcamping). You should check it out. You will love it
Love this kind of stuff. I’ve often thought about doing this. There’s what looks like a perfect place about 5 miles from me in a deeply recessed spot on a freeway interchange with lots of woods and a creek running through. Hmmmm.
I always thought places like this, with proper cover of course, would be perfect for someone on the run from the law. Everyone think go to the deep woods, but this is almost like hiding in plain sight.
I have a friend from England who has made two around-the-world solo, unsupported bicycle trips. He sells nearly everything he owns to finance each trip, checks out of his rental place, and sets off with no schedule, no reservations, and the goal of spending money only when necessary to fly in order to get to the next continent. Improvises the trips on-the-fly. Lives off the land. Usually gets fed for free by people he meets, and usually stealth camps (usually in places where that is prohibited)....just finds a likely spot, nips off into the woods or whatever, and pitches his tiny tent. He nearly drowned one time when it turned out he had pitched his tent over a high pressure pop-up arrigation/sprinkler head, which flooded his tent in seconds. Another time found that he was right next to a cliff that he did not see in the dark. Another time found that he had camped along the edge of an army gunnery range, in the line of fire had he not quickly cleared out after sunrise. Was accosted by Turkish military in the middle of the night, thought they might really cause him trouble, but ended up drinking with them and becoming buddies. Sneaking across borders past sleeping guards in the wee hours, since he did not have the necessary visas. Being hidden from the authorities by locals he befriended. The stories are endless. But I would rather listen to his stories than do crazy stuff like that myself.
There's lots of unvisited wild green spaces by our highways. I've seen homeless take a trail into some woods with a bedroll or backpack. Sometimes things happen and anyone could find themselves in that situation. Illness, job loss, injury or any number of things can happen.
Steve, you’re such a humble man. I’m so thankful for you doing this for us fans. I pray for your safety and success always brother. Hunker down and enjoy!
To see you clean up after others is exactly the same thing I try to do out every time I hike in the mountains in Canada. Such an honorable good fellow! Keep up the good work Steve!!
Aww, Steve. 😂 Always 1 step ahead of the game!! I love how he ALWAYS has the latest mental estimation of surrounding grass height in anticipation of Canadas pre dawn landscaping rituals! 😂 Because of Steve, I literally sit in the US wondering if Canada is on a perpetual quest to keep ALL roadside vegetation at 1/8 of an inch.
It's a safety issue. The weeds are cut low on the sides of highways so drivers can see what wildlife is lurking there. Sometimes these critters will hide in the growth & then make a dash into traffic & the results are not pretty if someone swerves doing 80 or 100 kph.
When I and an old friend did a Georgia to California unsupported bicycle tour back in the early 90s, we became masters of stealth camping. These videos are wonderful, as they take me back to those days of my youth. To this day, as I'm driving in awful freeway traffic, I find myself looking into patches of woods off the road and thinking what a great stealth camping site this one or that one would be. My next phase will be when I finally purchase a dual purpose motorcycle. Something I can dip off the highway and camouflage with a tarp or the like. I'm itching to relive those camping memories!
11:02 - they might not SEE Steve , but certainly they will smell that bacon wrapped delight!
You sound like you have life down. Str8 win 🏆 🙌
"To this day, as I'm driving in awful freeway traffic, I find myself looking into patches of woods off the road and thinking what a great stealth camping site this one or that one would be."
I'm the same way about the skateboarding I used to do. Haven't skated in 25, 30 years, but to this day I still look at every curb, drainage ditch and odd shaped concrete protrusion and start imagining skating on/in it...
Agree with you and you have a great writing style
@@RonSwansonIsMyGod dude grab a board and go have some fun! Even if you don't start doing it everyday it's something you should have in your life.
I thought I was the only one looking at wilderness areas at highway interchanges saying to myself, "I could totally live in there and no one would even know." Great to know I'm not alone.
the homeless are pretty much in those spots now....
I am one with you. Anytime I'm driving along a highway with woods I'm just like "man those woods look interesting. I'd love to setup a tent and sleep there.
I've thought the same thing driving in the US northeast. There are some absolutely massive forested medians between divided highways that go on for miles and miles.
I always thought about doing wilderness between the highways and to grow marijuana there in case this the area where no landscapers be around for months.
Be careful people, air quality around highways is worse than anywhere else
Crazy neighbor is clutch. Comes in hot, rips the trash bag out of Steve’s hand and is ready to peel out as soon as traffics clear. What a legend.
He is Echo 419 xDDDD
He keeps talking about a scam what scam is that Steve when you're pulling on us somebody please tell me why I keep watching this guy and there is no crime there is no Miss there is nothing here but I keep watching please help
Steve are you an alien and you're pulling the fast one on us cuz how do you do this there's nothing there yet we keep looking for something what are we looking for help
Like a MF bank heist, go go go!
@@bobtrujillo4917 You keep watching because he's a nice guy that is calming to watch and there's enough stuff happening to be entertaining. You learn something here and there and there's some unexpected humor sometimes. Pretty sure he's human, just nicer than average.
I remember being homeless , without a car and camping on interstates in the snow but I don't remember the bacon wrapped filet mignon
Probably because hes doing stealth camping not homeless camping.
@@fankgaming7753 I still think bacon wrapped filet mignon would bring the people over
Do you remember wiping your ass?
@@swamp_rat_fla1126 Sure do. I was thinking of you
Half smoked ciggi and beefaroni more accurate to the real stealth campers
STEVE. The additional drone footage takes this to the next level. I’m freaking loving it. Really helps you see how stealthy the camp is
Yes, great B roll! Steve is a multi skilled, multitasker
Nicely done. The drop off is accomplished like a military operation. These highway stealths you do are always really cool.
I was just thinking how Jason Bourn of you Steve! Lol
Also, this man didn’t know it. But given the conditions he damn well nailed that steak 😂
Go Go Go!
4:26, sunglasses
@@rsplines12 came in here to say this 😂
“What are houses for except a place to keep your cat.” You are truly a wise man, Steve. Love your videos so much. You inspired me to go camping for the first time in over 30 years.
this guy could be camping in the antartic and still be paranoid......half the video is spent with him worrying about getting caught for some reason...even in the shyttiest god forsaken spots that people wouldnt even want to go near,let alone the homeless.
the entire channel and show should be renamed how to be a hobo and suck at it(by choosing the worse location,most uncomfortable,least privacy and the noisiest godforsaken environments) that bridge one my god from the start what a nightmare.....now the express bridges or highway bridges in my country are extremely quiet and whisper soft.....because the goddam bridges are elevated 15m or 50 feet above ground,massive headrooms providing ample shelter yet still able to look at the stars.....over hangs a river which means nice beachfront view.....
just stay at home like the cat,at least the cat has wisdom.
Love that!
He's inspired me to sell the house and just stealth camp full time...
Damn Jon your life sounds so boring! You have all the time to complain about someone's videos which don't effect you in any way, but no you choose to spend your energy being a negative sack. Hope you find contentment in your life
@@jont2576 I bet you're a lot of fun at parties! 😏
So crazy neighbor is in 10-15 seconds of a 22ish minute video yet he’s already garnered thousands of fans. What a stud!
The fact he is such a good friend makes him an attractive person . Good friends are a rarity.
Bruh.... they have entire camping episode together. 🤦
Crazy neighbor was a hoot standing in Canada but his piss went into the USA. 😛😄😄🤣🤣🤣🤣
RIP crazy neighbour, one day you’re enjoying life with your friends and the next you’re dying of cancer. Enjoy life everyone
He's kind of like Tim the Tool Man Taylor's next door neighbor, but helps more than just giving advice. And his face shows sometimes.
The "Go go go" right at the end made me laugh out loud. Like it was a bank job getaway.
Especially as Crazy Neighbour just sat there waiting for traffic to pass and pulled away slowly
Reminds me of this "Go go go!"
th-cam.com/video/GNRVsIbHeIw/w-d-xo.html
I nearly LOL the whole video..
A new Steve classic quote “Like trying to discover a new super heavy isotope”….I love it!
I love that someone got it! :) Island of stability in the offramp!
@@campingwithsteve that’s actually pretty deep
Darren McFadden is better
@@campingwithsteve Yep, it didn't go unnoticed! Clever. :)
How daar you
Stealth camping, regular camping, acreage updates, barrel boat updates; love them all. Keep 'em coming, Steve, and thank you for lifting my spirit each week.
Yep ..after a stressful week at work ,we all need a Steve and crazy Neighbour moment 😁👍
Scammer
Scammer how the man asks for nothing so how could he be scamming?
I’ve noticed a lot of people are starting a stealth camping channel but they just don’t have your poignant skills and unique abilities to keep outa trouble .
We love you Steve !
Crazy neighbour is a great man! He is so kind.
Nothing can cheer me up on a bad day, like a stealth camping video from Steve in some strange location.
Thanks Steve :)
All bad days lead to better ones.
why are you having a bad day?
Im not a huge stealth guy but man does it bring a smile to your face and nothing else is important eh?
What is your bad day... concerned...I have many health related bad days and Steve definitely helps...hope your good...try hard
@@Westcoastgs Thanks for asking. But i don't really wanna bother you with my issues. Long story short, is that my mom 60 years old, has been having some health related issues over the last year, and early this week some tests came back and we found out that she has incurable cancer, that has spread to various place in her body. So it's been a rough week. So anything that can help me get my mind off it for even a few minutes is welcomed.
Again thanks for asking. I hope you are well and good, health issues are never fun. What are you dealing with?.
Not only do you fulfill some wierd childlike desire of sneaking out into the woods, you clean up the area before you leave? Bravo, sir. Bravo.
The way they left the area like they just robbed a bank was hilarious
Lmao yeah like the cutscene of a COD mission😂
I think there was an edit. Steve killed a dude between the tree line and crazy neighbor's Tahoe.
P
We stole some camping we gotta move
Like what's the rush....Us Aussies would be sitting around in the folding chairs with a brew waiting on the median strip lol.
Nothing better than being in the middle of watching an old Steve Wallis video when a new Steve Wallis video pops up!! 😀
Do they ever get old?
@@alexandergutfeldt1144 nope not at all!!
Add a beer to that and it’s even more perfect
Yep, same
The cutaway to a big fire was perfect. "this isn't stealthy, at all." - Love ya, Steve. Thanks for the upload!
I'm still laughing at that one!
Funniest moment!
I really would like to see Steve discretely run into the trees, only to find someone else is already there, because they watch his channel !
Good point 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
They could have a party
I'm not convinced freeway stealth camping
needs repeating unless it is how another
Darwin Award could be earned
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Here's a hint for having a stealthier fire: Dig a hole in the ground for the BBQ or even just to light a regular fire. That way, the flames can get taller before they get to where someone can see them. For that BBQ, I don't think you'd even have to go full Dakota fire pit and dig a ventilation hole on the side or anything.
I have made Dakota fire pits several times and they work really well! They basically only smoke when they're first getting started and then they burn so hot that they stop smoking. The other nice thing about them is that you don't have to put as much wood in them to keep them burning. Then, when you're done with the fire, it's easy to just put the dirt right back to cover the hole and it leaves no trace that anyone ever made a fire there. You can always tell when the fire is completely out by seeing if the soil is still hot and that way you know how much water to put on it. It's nice for the plants in the area too because ash is good nutrients for them and plus you'll be watering the plants too when you go to douse the fire. Dakota fire pits are absolutely my favorite fire pits.
Thanks for sharing info that's been known for hundreds of years.
@Jason M. Don't be a dick
@@jasonm949 but dosent get applied or used by the stelthier
Fire shouldnt be used for cooking anyways. Use coals and ember. Food tastes better and cooks evenly
@@damabaithtaste the meat not the heat
Drone shots, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, specialty beer with birch sap... Steve is going all out these days, and I'm loving it! 🏕💯🔥🍻Happy Canada Day and Happy 4th of July! 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
Cheers!
Stealth Glamping 🤣
This is proof there is a TH-cam channel for absolutely everything. I have to admit I've wondered what it would be like to camp out in really strange places. Especially places where you shouldn't be. Thanks for sharing the video.
This was like watching a younger brother describe how good he was at hide and seek when you never even looked for him in the first place.
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u must be new
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exactly
you hid so well i gave up finding you😂
No matter how stressed I am, your videos always seem to help forget life’s worries and realise things are okay. Thanks mate
The best part of every (well almost every 😁) Thursday is being able to spend a little time with Steve. This week did not disappoint.
"These grills are great to have in your car in case you have to have an emergency barbecue." Steve. I am wheezing with your monologues in this video.
I always find myself needing an emergency roadside BBQ 🤣
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@@dimebagdarrell4949 Dimebag! I love your work! I still play "Cemetery Gates" and get sad thinking of your death.
Always thinking about this when I drive down the interstate. “Oooh, I could camp over there, and there.”
Thanks for living the dream.
Steve eats better stealth camping on the side of the highway than I do sitting at home in my kitchen! Love the videos!
He gets paid enough from TH-cam to eat steak and lobster every day
What do you eat if snap-frozen pasta and veggies with some bacon is better for you?
If women don't find you handsome and your walmart is out of duct tape be more like steve.
That bacon wrapped filet mignon looked absolutely disgusting. It looked like some meat glued shit you'd buy at the dollar store.
Oh how I've missed these! Great to see you and Crazy Neighbor again ☺️
@@recitationtohear Link is to this guys channel. I wasted my time so you don't have to.
@@TeeFelts. o
@@TeeFelts. No link showing up mate .
TH-cam doing their usual link hiding I guess..
It happens to me when I share one too 🤔
I wish I had a crazy neighbor.
@@compostcorner5934 it was there lol now it's gone! MAGIC!
always love how he plays this up as being some major felony and the swats gonna come after him if hes found
Gotta love Steve and his anxiety lol
@@andydougy4347 yeah he always has the look of guilt on his face ...Nothing to see here officer lol
I think if you actually try it, you be more scared as you thought you be.
In Canada, the biggest crime he's committing is having an open can of beer in his hand.
I love it, too! Also how he has the latest grass height measurements in case they mow 1st thing in the morning! Making me think Canada is on a perpetual quest to keep their roadside weeds at a quarter of an inch! 😂
Ah man rewatching this makes me miss glen rest in peace crazy neighbor
Love the "Go! Go! Go! " glad you and Crazy Neighbor had a clean get away. :)
With all the doom and gloom in the world, simple stealth camp videos make me happy! Thanks steve
Scam
"And, of course, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, because what else are you going to eat sitting on the side of the freeway?" I LOL at least once in each of your videos, without fail.
Escargot?
That's NOT funny, the man's life is clearly falling apart and you're making jokes???? Inhuman behaviour. Ignore these people Steve, we care about you.
Eee dr rea
The only things missing to make him a true camper are an open Steel Reserve and a dog.
I can tell you, he's getting it right. This is a solo experience. But how do you keep the scent of the grill from giving you up?
Camping with steve is rapidly turning into stealth cooking with steve
Ha! True, but camping out has always been just as much about the cooking as the actual campcraft.
As someone who lives in a tough neighborhood and never camped a day in his life, also never even new this type of camping existed, I’m hooked lol Good job Steve showing me an inner city kid something I never new. Thanks for the videos.
The world is your oyster man, get out there and grab it.
Mate pack a bag and give camping ago its just amazing sleeping under the stars .
Seems like the best place to stealth camp
Escape to the country
Last night I slept under the stars and I felt like I didn't have a care in the world , I cook myself a chicken hotpot (lol its a English thing )2 glasses of white wine ,then laid back and the stars was just so beautiful, I got lost in the stars and the next thing I new it was 6am , got up made a coffee and French toast yum yum then I packed up and picked up the rubbish put it in the bin at the end of the track way and come home .lol I feel home sick if I'm not out camping, I hope to fly over to see my sister in brandon Canada in Oct and we are going camping for a week and omg I cant wait to go .
Back in the 70's I spent a couple years hitchhiking cross-country, and would basically have to find a place to sleep if I couldn't get a ride. I found that these interchange forests were actually very good options, if large enough, and safer than wandering off the highway where you were most likely to be found and harassed by locals or cops. depending on where in the country you are, these mini forested areas can be pretty big and also isolated.
You're also pretty safe from animals, since you're surrounded by traffic.
Good to know just in case!
Ok boomer
@@NoName-fo7mz So very weird. Your comment doesn't even match the previous comments
@@NoName-fo7mz that died like two years ago you’re not funny or savage just cheesy
I think its awesome that you pick up garbage that is not yours. That's what makes these stealth camp nights worthwhile and shows people that you truly care about mother nature! Love the vids Steve, please keep em' coming and cheers from Michigan!
Yep, it wouldn't be camping with steve if he didn't virtue signal 10 times about picking up garbage so he can get the attaboy's
I so cracked up at 8:30 where he says, “this isn’t stealthy at all….it’s borderline DANGEROUS.” Hahahah.
Steve, do you know why I love your videos? Because you are down to earth and you make us feel like we're right there camping with you. You're a good guy.
Much love from Texas.
I agree
Much love from Montréal as well!
Going through some hard times personally watching Steve makes me forget about life for a little while. Appreciate the content 🫡
Hold on, stay strong. Hard times have a certain habit: they eventually dissappear.
It may take a while sometimes, but eventually you find what you were looking for.
Like the song says, "When you're going thru hell, DON'T STOP!!"
When you going through hard time, it makes you stronger. The longer it lasts, the stronger you will be.
Top tier episode of camping with Steve this week. THIS IS WHAT WE SUB FOR
Literally one of the only things I miss about being an over-the-road truck driver. Was sleeping in my truck near a highway and hearing the sound of traffic going by. I have fallen asleep to a few of your videos with the sound of traffic.
Steve, don’t know why you call your neighbor crazy. He’s not the one sleeping on the side of the freeway by choice.
😂
Fuck great comment
@@randomuser8945 🙄🙄🙄 ya.. super offensive.. EVERYTHING is offensive nowadays.. he has a TH-cam channel, people watch him camp in populated areas.. hows that offensive?!
@@randomuser8945 i have been homeless in Edmonton where Stev Wallis lives. It isnt offensive at all.
@@randomuser8945 Offensive??? Man, Steve is the real deal.
You know, let Steve explain it the greatest way possible.
Damn, I'm gonna watch it again. :)
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@@randomuser8945 he used to do it out of necessity too. And the dos and don’ts imparted through these videos might help someone who has to camp outdoors do it safely and without getting in trouble.
He literally just did the thing I have always wanted to do since I was a kid every time I passed a high way interchange 😂😂😂 this man is just amazing
Awesome! Cheers
Yes, me too, many times, I see a bit of woods along a highway, thinking someone could camp or reside there stealthily!
No motorcycle ...?circus comes to town .
There is a section of highway in florida with woods inbetween and its actually quite wide, incredibly wide even. i often thought it would be perfect to camp there, but then the highway sort of splits to go around it and my concern would be cars crashing into it.
You realize that you have to do it now more than ever? :) Can't let youtube take away your dreams
"Don't know why people even have houses other than a place to keep their cats"
Where I'm at in life! hahaha
That cracked me up too, since he adopted one and I'm a person with cats!
oh what a garbage remark , Steve
Thanks for doing your part and going above and beyond policing the area! love your adventures
Well, pooping in your own toilet is always nice.. 😏
@@rythemzlatin good one!
Because of you Steve, every time I’m driving, I subconsciously scope out secret little camping spots!
Funny enough, I was driving back from Toronto to Ottawa on Sunday and kept looking at the wee forestry between west and east bound. Kept thinking of you! You’re awesome my man. Keep on being you.
My wife and I are currently without a permanent residents. So I've been looking back and taking mental notes in your videos while we look and save money. You really don't know just how helpful you are Steve. Every "step two" is for you dude. 🍻
I hope everything works out for your wife and you.
Well this isn't a living. It is surviving. He does not do this full time. Go live in your parent's home until you get a job!
@@frankh.5378 Not everyone is lucky enough to have a safety net like this... RevolutionaryTruth, hope everything works out for you!
@@frankh.5378 actually we are living out of a uhaul AND I work at a elderly home. You need Jesus!🤣
All the best for your future. Hope things improve soon.
Would love to know how dire a situation needs to be for an “emergency bbq” to be necessary, Steve always cracks me up🤣
Everyone knows the emergency BBQ is for when you hit a snag in your plans
Shouldn’t be much different from the first aid snickers bars my dad kept in his tackle box
Emergency BBQ sent me😂
Yes, I was thinking the same as well. Can't say in my 48 years that I have had one!
An actual survival situation where a car is stranded, say in the mountains. You can see trees, but everything is covered in snow. Boughs down, one of those, light that gizmo and use it for your fire's base. It's hot enough to melt snow off the wood you've put around it as a wind break and reflector. As you get wood dryish, you can add it on top of the charcoal. FYI, I keep a picnic sized charcoal grill to use as a fire bowl and several one pound lots of charcoal, vaccume packed with a paper inner bag that has some tinder in it, in the back of my rig when travelling, especially in winter.
Steve i left my parents house and moved to Florida all by myself, I was stealth camping for about a year, I totally understand how you feel and love what you do. RIP 🙏 beautiful wife
How old were you? What years was this? I am fascinated with the idea of living in warm areas like California, during at least Winter. Not planning to. Just seems interesting.
Loved the overhead drone shots, they gave a good "big picture" of where you stealthed. Happy Canada Day!
the fight is done you lost
Steve, I know it's risky, but I really appreciate that you give us a look at how stealthy your site looks from the outside... it gives some great perspective. The drone shots are cool, too. Be safe, brother - great video!
The feeling is even better when u don't realize it's Thursday and boom New Steve video 📸 love it
Only thing you need is a kid that loves camping that never gets to go and a well behaved dog. I live in Alabama, I would load up my kids, drive to a large rest stop with woods and snow, bring my 120lb Doberman. Mama would drop us off and go find a nice hotel nearby and have her a get away. I worked a lot so i had to get creative with vacations haha. In the summer I would rent a hotel with a nice pool in our home town, its really about being together. Love your vid.
And have her a getaway with the hotel manager... Nixxa please
@@MasterPoe54 Sounds like something you're familiar with, you can say please but I can't help you.
@@MasterPoe54 I'm sorry for you, smh
I remember a certain uncle that would throw a family BBQ at a roadside rest stop. There were grills, water fountains and bathrooms, shaded picnic tables even. Pretty much redneck heaven I guess.
Thanks for everything you do for us! Always look forward to Thursdays- Camping with Steve!
Stay safe and cheers 🍻
RIP Crazy Neighbor, what a legend you are.
Word.
Steve I love you man, just a 23 year old figuring out life and you make me realise just how simple it all can be. Respect my dawg
Don't make your life complicated. Simple is best.
Steve I remember you a long time ago, sleeping in Rest Areas with your first hammock. You have come a long ways, THANKS STEVE. Enjoyed them all.
Steve, I think the beauty of your videos hones in on many peoples desire for privacy, stealthy living, low profile and comfort. As a young boy I always thought all I wanted was to live in a tent or some compartment amongst others without standing out. Just to be peaceful, respectful and quiet but also well enough off to do what I enjoy. I get that with your videos! Thank you!
Oh yes, nothing more soothing than the constant sound of freeways.
This upload notification postponed my sleep by 22 minutes, but made me much happier - thank you for what you are doing Steve :)
Steve's the best kind of person to have stealth camping in any tiny patch of woods. Goes in, keeps to himself, is careful about dousing the fires when he goes to bed, and he doesn't just clean up but picks up the extra trash other less-considerate people left to leave it nicer than he found it! He's a real gem, and uploads this so we can enjoy the ride too alongside him! Great way to celebrate Canada Day, with a model Canadian!
It's good to have that one crazy friend who will help you pull off crazy stuff. Loved the getaway!!😁
Thanks for picking up the trash, Steve! I know those kids that watch you will gain much respect for the world around them by the example you set!!
Aaah! There is nothing like the peace and quiet of nature.
Bro, nature definitely isn’t the side of a freeway😂😂
Lol. That's what I was thinking. Definitely not my kind of getaway.
@@hunter62207
Whoosh
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Whoosh woosh
Foil wrapped frozen pasta
"Nice!"
Garlic Bread
"Right on, a little bit much for an offramp camp but still reasonab..."
And bacon wrapped filet minion
"Absolute madman"
Steve stealth camping never gets old. I love watching these ones by the road but I actually prefer them in winter.
I have driven past this exact spot countless times and never thought to myself, "I bet Steve's going to camp in there some day." Glad to be proven wrong!
Every storm drain, culvert, or pile of rocks could be hiding Steve.
Now I bet every time you pass that spot you think: "Steve camped here one day" haha
Am watching this after hearing of Beautiful Wife's tragic passing... 😥
I've always found "Camping With Steve" to be a calming retreat.
"I don't know why people even have houses, other than a place to keep their cats" -- Steve Wallis 😹😻💖
I commented the same before I saw yours. Probably others will as well.
Reason #1 mosquitoes.
Literally the case.
I laughed out loud at that one. My cat, on his personal couch, agrees!
Absolutely!
“Don’t know why people even have houses… other than a place to keep their cats.” Pure poetry. Peace and love from Atlanta, GA USA Steve!
Just started watching, and already love it so far, solely due to Crazy Neighbour doing the usual hello move whilst driving. I really look forward to my thursday nights. Cheers x.
Funny how I've started watching old youtube videos like I used to watch cable tv repeats. I've been thankful for you for a few years now, but I just discovered a new reason to appreciate vloggers. Like so many others, you're re-watchable. :)
"I don't even know why people have houses other than a place to keep their cats." That's classic!
It's always good to know a friend crazier than yourself. They make life sweeter, colorful and and lot more fun.
"....other than a place to keep thier cats." Yep, that's pretty much my reasoning behind an actual house! Steve, your videos are always so relaxing and calming to watch. And this one is no exception... Except for the mad dash for 'Crazy Neighbor's' truck at the end! But still a good time. Can't wait for the next one, be safe, be stealthy!
remember showers and toilets!
Covert ......cats and dogs ....with a mission .or science project.
I love these highway videos the most!😁 There’s something so soothing and cozy about watching traffic go by from a safe, stationary spot
Nothing has brought me more joy today than seeing this notification pop up! Great to see crazy neighbour demonstrating craziness within the first 20seconds! 😂 keep on keeping on guys! X
Hahaha😆👍
I was hoping Crazy neighbor was going to camp with Steve ,but he was just the chauffer 😂
Maybe CN will be stealthing at the Tree house 😁
Or building 3rd storey to the Tree house 😁
@@compostcorner5934 I know right! I love them as a duo! 😄
@@heyaitsjen1016 Me too
The Steve &Crazy show 👍😁
The whole day I was looking forward to your video.
Then around 8pm my time I suddenly forgot about it.
You cannot imagine how happy I was when I saw your notification.
I mean, a whole day's worth of anticipation PLUS a great surprise!
It doesn't get any better than this!
Thanks man, you've made many of my days better!
I am ecstatic that you have a drone! If any channel needs a drone it's YOUR'S! The perfect way to do an outside stealth-check without risking being seen!
Takes out the trash of others each time. Truly awesome, just wish every human did it. You're amazing, dude.
Steve is the Bob Ross of camping. Just calm, soothing, educational and all around entertaining. Love these vids!
calm? dude becomes a paranoid stoner when he thinks a cop is around
Gotta love Thursday Nights Camping with Steve ! Happy Canada Day Everyone ! 🇨🇦
I have to say, I really enjoy your message about cleaning up the trash around you. I've taken it to heart and have been cleaning up around the campsites I stay at, and even pick up trash I find when I'm just out for a hike. I camped at Grand Teton National Park some weeks back, and even found some trash around the Hidden Falls area, which was really disheartening. Every single person is a steward of the planet, we ought to go out of our way to keep it as nice as we can!
growing up my parents drove it into me to always pick up my stuff and dont dump garbage, its easy enough to take it with you. always seemed like common sense, we arnt dogs that crap on the side of the road after all. over the years ive had friend and the like that just set something down outside of their car and then drive off, and i never understood why they dont just take it with them or dump it in a garbage can 20 feet away.
strangest thing happened once, my parents did it as well just set something outside the car, i gave them crap for it for the above reasons. cant even begin to understand why they would do it when they are the ones that always drove it into me to not do that.
Of course, anyone that lives on a corner lot knows that its also the garbage can of the neighborhood. no idea what is wrong with people to throw things out of their car, as if maybe they are proving something to society 'you cant control me, ill do what i want, when i want, take this garbage! hah!' ... one of these days ill catch someone and follow them and then dump a bunch of crap in their yard.
My cat lived in a tent with me for a year, from California to Montana to Alaska. I think that was her happiest, as wild as it gets
We live in California 😒 but we just got to spend the night in a tent in the mountains near Augusta, and it was amazing
I think Camping with Steve every time I drive past places like this along the highway. I am definitely a Steve junkie!
I live near so many places they he could do this.... down side State Troopers like to use these places for speed traps.
I live in New Hampshire where there are tons of these spots on the highway, every time my girlfriend and I drive past a spot like this I always ask her if she thinks Steve's in there somewhere.
Me too!!!!! Haha… to the point where my partner has to tell me to concentrate on the road lol…
This looks like it’s gonna be great with an assist from Crazy Neighbor! Happy Canada Day guys!!
I love the videos you do by the freeway! The house I lived in as a kid was by a freeway, so the sound puts me to sleep so fast
good ol white noise
Freedom on the freeway
Stealth tastic 😁👍
so youve only seen 5 mins of each video?
@@tested123 lol, sometimes he camps by railroad tracks! I make it at least 10 minutes in those videos!
“These grills are great to have in your car in case you have to have an emergency BBQ” 😂😂😂😂 Had me laughing out loud!
gotta be ready!
OMG! Stop, drop and barbecue! Now!
Haha, I’m glad I found this comment. This might just be the first time anyone’s ever said the words “emergency barbecue”
In Canada grills are called Barbeques as well. So he might just mean in case you need to have an emergency grill.
@@tonym2513 the Australian way! Lmao ( also carry a six pack in a cooler for the same "emergency") 😄
Yea for real, definitely happy to see a stealther on a Thursday.. Thanks Steve.. Btw you telling Crazy Neighbor to "GO GO GO" had me laughin.. "crime of the century" pulled off.. Wheel man did not disappoint!!
Aussie 🇦🇺 Fan here Steve. Melbourne - Australia. Love your videos. Just started watching and binging several vids a week to catch up. My wife & I did a wicked camper road trip thru BC & Alberta in 2012. Can relate to the nervousness of ‘boondocking” as you say. Best part of your vids is your humility & sarcastic humour. Your discoveries at each location and your commentary are what makes these clips great.
Yep I'm In Melbourne too and just love his videos. There's a guy in NSW doing these types of videos. On you tube. Registered as (basic stealthcamping). You should check it out. You will love it
You two are the best partners in crime!! Looking forward to y’all’s river raft adventure, hope you’re doing one this year!
Love this kind of stuff. I’ve often thought about doing this. There’s what looks like a perfect place about 5 miles from me in a deeply recessed spot on a freeway interchange with lots of woods and a creek running through. Hmmmm.
I always thought places like this, with proper cover of course, would be perfect for someone on the run from the law. Everyone think go to the deep woods, but this is almost like hiding in plain sight.
Go for it! You only live once.
I have a friend from England who has made two around-the-world solo, unsupported bicycle trips. He sells nearly everything he owns to finance each trip, checks out of his rental place, and sets off with no schedule, no reservations, and the goal of spending money only when necessary to fly in order to get to the next continent. Improvises the trips on-the-fly. Lives off the land. Usually gets fed for free by people he meets, and usually stealth camps (usually in places where that is prohibited)....just finds a likely spot, nips off into the woods or whatever, and pitches his tiny tent. He nearly drowned one time when it turned out he had pitched his tent over a high pressure pop-up arrigation/sprinkler head, which flooded his tent in seconds. Another time found that he was right next to a cliff that he did not see in the dark. Another time found that he had camped along the edge of an army gunnery range, in the line of fire had he not quickly cleared out after sunrise. Was accosted by Turkish military in the middle of the night, thought they might really cause him trouble, but ended up drinking with them and becoming buddies. Sneaking across borders past sleeping guards in the wee hours, since he did not have the necessary visas. Being hidden from the authorities by locals he befriended. The stories are endless. But I would rather listen to his stories than do crazy stuff like that myself.
@@youtuuba maddogs and Englishmen. That is so cool. Your friend has balls.
There's lots of unvisited wild green spaces by our highways. I've seen homeless take a trail into some woods with a bedroll or backpack. Sometimes things happen and anyone could find themselves in that situation. Illness, job loss, injury or any number of things can happen.
Thank you Steve for picking up the trash that others left behind. That's what i call functional morality and it gives me hope!
Steve, you’re such a humble man. I’m so thankful for you doing this for us fans. I pray for your safety and success always brother. Hunker down and enjoy!
Yeah Steve you got alot of courage.
Someone up there is praying for you!
At the end of every video as Steve is walking off I always mouth to myself "the perfect crime" 😂😂
10:50 “like trying to find a new super heavy isotope” 😂 excellent analogy.
To see you clean up after others is exactly the same thing I try to do out every time I hike in the mountains in Canada. Such an honorable good fellow! Keep up the good work Steve!!
Aww, Steve. 😂 Always 1 step ahead of the game!! I love how he ALWAYS has the latest mental estimation of surrounding grass height in anticipation of Canadas pre dawn landscaping rituals! 😂 Because of Steve, I literally sit in the US wondering if Canada is on a perpetual quest to keep ALL roadside vegetation at 1/8 of an inch.
It's a safety issue. The weeds are cut low on the sides of highways so drivers can see what wildlife is lurking there. Sometimes these critters will hide in the growth & then make a dash into traffic & the results are not pretty if someone swerves doing 80 or 100 kph.
Loved the addition of the drone footage. I appreciate how you always seem to be trying to evolve as you go on.
I don't know why people even have houses.. except as a place to keep their cats.
😆 epic!
For the women and children.
We eat pussycats where I come from LOL