I'm one of those "Want to, never done it since I was 8 and in my back yard" kind of campers. Now being over 60, I'd like to "just go" and this video was a GREAT encouragement. I have a Honda CRV and I think I can outfit it with what I have and have a fun time. Maybe start with a few overnights and then go from there. Thanks, Mr. Martin. Definitely going in my favorite Camping videos!
'Use whatever you have at home' is my theory. I use my hatchback car and fold down the back seats. I use my exercise mat as sleeping pad, not long enough but I use pillows I use the kitchen eating utensils. Anyway, it is only car camping, not thru hiking. No need to buy fancy gear.
I got a pair of yoga mats in place of an inflatable mattress and I'm never going back. They also replace beach blankets, creepers or tarps for sliding under a vehicle to fix stuff, they provide a waterproof temporary seat cover to keep your wet swim suit from soaking your seat, they can be used on the hood or roof for star gazing or watching meteors, emergency traction mat once you've used up the floor mats - they're versatile. I do construction and swear by haul tail trash bags. You can reuse them a couple times just by dumping them. I keep about 4 of the green one pound propane bottles and have a Mr buddy heater, propane stove, and click ignition torch. Matches are cool, but torches are hot! I snatch my silverware drawer and dump it in a metal utensil holder. Wet wipes are your friend. I've been camping since I could walk. I've done tents, hammocks, pop-ups, motorhomes, and laid straight on the ground. If you can pack a lunch for work, you can car camp. It takes about the same level of gear planning. Just go and learn something each trip!
I take my tent and set it up to put stuff in but I sleep in my GMC envoy. It's comfortable and safer. I am a 72 year old lady and I camp in state parks.
Oh I've car camped and brought a bunch of blankets and a pizza and drinks. Campsite provides a picnic table. Only other thing is wood and a lighter at the front gate. Just put down the seats, blanket up, and you are good to go. Enjoy some walks, and sitting by the fire eating your pizza.
You don't need a bunch of crazy gear, no, but a few things will make it a whole lot easier. Small folding table, $25 butane stove (building a fire each morning just to boil water for your coffee sucks), battery packs to charge your electronics, good LED lamp, good sleeping pad/sleeping bag/pillow, window screens to keep bugs out.
I would also recommend bug spray. Bugs can make things miserable. Sunscreen should probably be brought if you're camping out in the open or are going to be out hiking or something.
Car camping hack if you don’t go camping that often and don’t want to invest in sleeping pads or mattresses but have a patio set, the patio cushions are great for sleeping on. We use these every summer when we go to the drive-in or camping they’re very cushy and it’s repurposing something you may already have on hand. This works especially well if you have thicker patio cushions or a set because then you can take multiple cushions and use them to fill up your whole space and make it a nice place to sleep.
Totally admitting I'm a first time camper. I signed up for the REI membership and had a $30 voucher about to expire. Bing bang boom, I walked about with a tent (marked at $569 but went for $169) , two sleeping bags and a cooktop. Super excited and nervous that I'm going to f it up. Planning to do a test run in the backyard of setting up. Wish me luck (that my husband doesn't scream at me). lol.
I’m new to camping, too. I bought a butane stove for my 1st trip and found that cooking was one of the most fun parts of camping. Surprising, since at home I’m not that enthusiastic about. And a hot cocoa, tea, coffee, or soup is really warming and satisfying when temperatures drop. Have fun in your new adventures! Hope you’ve picked up a couple of sleeping pads; they make all the difference in comfort.
My easiest fire starter is an empty toilet paper roll stuffed with dryer lint. I bring bags of those with me. They light easily and put one under a log snd it will really get that log burning. No special skills needed to make it. Snd it’s something that’s free snd readily available.
Thanks for this! I have finally decided to stop waiting for others and just do what I enjoy. Working on planning my first car camping trip and this was very helpful !
Same here. I’m a 70 year old single female and came to same conclusion. Looking for used Sienna and collecting minimal supplies for a road trip. This won’t be a roughing it trip or staying in Walmart parking lots. Traveling alone isn’t an issue with me but have never camped alone. I plan to take a couple weekend local trips before I venture out on longer adventure.
@@lorihamlin3604 Yassss Lori! Getting it done!!! I'm so excited for my first solo car camping trip in a couple weeks for a post-birthday celebration. I'm mainly going for meditating so this will be awesomeee! Love reading inspiration like yours! Xoxo ❤️
FINALLY found a guy who gets it! So many videos of people going OVER THE TOP just to camp in their car ON the trail thats about 20 minutes away FROM the main road like bro I just wanna know how to be comfy and OK while I figure it out myself! Thanks Bro, definitely gonna follow.
Throw a sleeping bag in the back of the rig and a couple of bags of jerky. Done! Oh and a first aid kit, Oh and toilet paper. Welp, I'm going to the store.
Here's a motto the Jeep club I belonged to had... leave the woods with more trash than you brought in. (pick up after yourself and those who left trash).
"If its not quite your comfort level, You know replace something with something better" - Exactly. Get the basics and just go. With experience You will learn about what more You need, what You don't need, etc. Eventually, when You have good equipment suited to your needs, it will last You decades of fun and enjoyment. Speaking from experience.
*Chairs, pashminas (long shawl), handkerchief (to blow my nose), a neck gaiter & Thermacell Bug Repellent (for mosquitoes and biting black flies, YUCK!), a deluxe emergency blanket, and Most Important THE PILLOW!! I’M A TOTAL GLAMPER!!!*
I like the outdoor direction you've been sticking with and I'm glad you're not going to pretentious route and keeping things simple and accessible. Keep up the great work!
I am a NC native and know about the Linville Gorge. My husband and I will be camping at the Linville Falls Campground this Summer. Thanks for the video. Absolutely leave no trace behind.
Good video. Thank You. By the way a lot of trash can be accidental for example every time there are storms or tornado the wind tosses it everywhere so don’t get angry just clean it up. ❤❤❤
Thank you for the tips! I have started doing just that, camping in my car. I'm going to buy a small camper eventually, but I figured that if I start getting out when I can, with what I have, it will give me a good idea if camping is something that I really want to invest in. So far I love it! Just being in the outdoors is the best escape from all the crazyness of home life and all the problems that come with a home. I think I could sell it all and RV full time, as long as I had a small home base near family. Thank you again, and I will be looking for more of your videos!
An extra pair of your prescription glasses if at all possible. Bummer to break or lose your glasses and be blind in the woods plus halving to drive home. Also any prescription meds you might need.
I realize this is an older video, that being said with all the fire bans lately when or if cooking you’ll need a small stove and a can of propane or Isobutane no fires of any kind during the ban except stoves with canister. Like you said, pack it in, pack it out, leave no trace, use biodegradable soap and have a great trip. Thanks for the video.
Gr8 vid for those starting up and just using their car. One thing you forgot to mention. Wind down a window slightly to let fresh air in. Otherwise you will choke to death from lack of oxygen!. Rookies tend to find this out the hard way.
5:00 If you have a knife and you find a tree with branches, you can take two thin branches off the tree, scrape off the bark w/ the knife, and presto! You've got chopsticks! :D
Amazon flash cards..3 to 5 flashcards per set. . easy to understand 1. First aid..wound cleaning for cuts/sting/bite plus CPR flashcards. 2. Knots flash cards (fishing n regular camping knots) 3. Start a fire and its safety 4. Catching n cleaning small game. 5. Sign language learning 6. Camp designs and it's how to 7. Dangerous plants and insects 8. Do's n don't of camping And some other.. of course u can make ur own.. Flash cards sizes vary. All have grommet holes so easy to carry or carry in ur first aid kit. And last but not least (for ur car).. a can of gas..with flexible spout some Wheel flat patches.. Wheel anti slip chains for mud n snow Thank you for the upload. Very visually effective. Stay safe.. God bless
Great video! During the video I kept going to my camping list and adding things. I’m going camping this weekend and I might be going car camping with my boyfriend and so I’m getting a list ready and doing my research because it’s my first time going car camping.
I have an air mattress that's about 6" inflated, it's not bad in my TrailBlazer and would likely work in that Buick, the one my son uses in his tent is over 18", that might be ok in the van... We are still having some cold weather here in Florida, down into the upper 30s at night so I carry extra sweatshirts and jackets as well as blankets which I prefer to sleeping bags because they can become a shade structure or a picnic spot or a privacy curtain. I agree with most of what you said but especially, "JUST DO IT"
Great tips! Alot of people think they have to pack half their house to take camping with them. Just a few items will do especially when it's a short trip. Thank you for the video!
list for quick reference, but watch for details and nuance. 1. First aid kit 2. Sleeping bag 3. sleeping bag 4. cleaning supplies, paper towels, tissue, trashbag 5. food and water, eating utensils 6. Light sources 7. knife, or someting to cut stuff with 8. firestarter 9. appropriate clothing
I love this list. Most of it is stuff that we always keep in the wagon anyway. BUt my favourite item on your list is the Hori Hori! I bought one for my wife for her birthday a couple of years ago, and she LOVES it! She is a gardener by hobby, but she also carries it when we go hiking and camping. It is a super versatile multi-tool. Thanks for what you do. Buen Camino!
I have a 83 Toyota Dolphin RV but I travel and camp in a 2004 Subaru Forester instead of the RV. It's easier to park, more stealth, cheaper on gas, and I'm more comfortable in it. I use solar lights, have flexible solar panels, 1500 watt inverter, and putting in a battery bank next. I carry camera gear, laptop, light boxes and found the car battery wasn't enough to keep everything charged. We camp and work over half the year. I've a hand crank sewing machine for my craft work and we take that too. Once we hit the road it's sometimes months before we go home. I take a 12 volt immersion water heater for hot water, a sterno cooker that folds up, to cook on, and don't make complex meals. It's mostly cooking meat for Dog the Dingo dog I'm a plant eater. We Carry tarps and tent too. Car camping is fun!
This is a great video. I loved camping when my kids were little but I haven't been in years. I think your idea of just a quick overnight is great. I live on the Olympic Peninsula so there is no shortage of camp grounds. My only suggestion for the video would be a screen with the list on it so I could take a screenshot and have the list instead of scrambling to write down what you've said. Thanks, again.
Great video! Your suggestions of key things for car camping are very thoughtful. If the bugs are out, don’t forget to include spray to keep the mosquitoes and other bugs away.
Hypothermia is something to be mindful of. When I was a scout I capsized a canoe and everything I had got soaked including my sleeping bag. Freakish July weather in the 50s compounded the seriousness of of wet clothing and a wet sleeping bag. A space blanket keep me from sitting by the fire all night. A second time, we were drenched from a downpour and then the temperature dropped 20 degrees. Dry bags to keep clothing didn't exist them.
The frist time I went camping i was 18 , 3 of us went in my friends datsun 1200. Went from Los Angeles to Oregon and back. All we had was sleeping bags, small styrofoam cooler , plastic tarp. Can opener and a cooking pan. No tent , lantern or stove. We had the bare minimal. Stayed in national and state parks. It was one of the funniest camping trips I've ever been on. Thanks for the video.
Dude. Your content is fantastic. I lived in/ traveled in a van for a few months back in 2015 and back pack often but this was a great refresher for my upcoming trip to the Colorado back country. Keep it up!
I've done a lot of car camping but usually bring a tent. Some suggestion, hopefully they haven't been mentioned; Instant coffee and some sugar packets you get in restaurants, evap milk for creamer, canned soups, Dinty Moore beef stew (oh yeah!), canned pork & beans, ravioli, spaghetti O's and the like, and a Can Opener! Potatoes in the fire. Aluminum Foil rules! an onion is great. Some butter or margerine, salt and pepper packets from where you got the sugar. The stuff all fits in a box. Not exactly back packing, but car camping is different. And a deck of cards. Trash bags of course!! Have fun!
One suggestion. Toilet paper is fragile and if it gets wet, you're back to using leaves. What I did in the Alaskan bush was to take paper towels and even if they got wet you could still use them.
Xclnt list! There are times I’m ready to take off and the work of planning, shopping, cooking and cleanup of food bog me down . You can just eat very simply without cooking or a big heated washup. It’s also pretty liberating to just plan on sleeping in the car. Even in the warm summer days, depending on where you are, fog can roll in and dampen and chill whereas the hard shell of the car can protect and give a cozier atmosphere. Whatever slows you down from taking off and getting out there, find a simpler way bc days outdoors are just too precious to miss!
To go car camping you only need a car. You can park it, sit in it, sleep in it. ANYTHING else is either for comfort or ambiance or to meet some requirement you think defines your activity as "camping."
Hello my outdoors friend, I saw this video several months ago and wanted to check it out again, great content. All the best to you, stay healthy my friend. 🤗
It sucks that it's illegal here in Belgium to sleep in your car. I really want to go car camping but the police scares you away from literally every forest if you're sleeping in your car.
Motorcycle rider and soon to be camper (yeah, wrong time of the season to start, I know) so i'm starting to assemble my gear. The most important two things I can add is "be prepared to bail out." Don't assume you have to stay there if conditions go south. Do NOT be inflexible with your plans. And keep a credit card on you in case you need to get a hotel. And, as a common sense measure, always make sure someone mature and reliable knows where you are camping for that night.
Some solid advice here .... Been a long time camper most my life up here in beautiful British Columbia. We don't have anything fancy, but I am a bit of a gear fiend and love to try new things when I can
Your video was awesome. Loved the expression, Don't get caught up in the details!! I agree and shared this with my husband who always makes many excuses. Really to me camping isn't about the food but about the great outdoors. You really can keep it simple and have plenty to eat. Thanks again.
i'm driving a Crosstrek now ... can't say don't like can't say like it either! what do you think about that model if you've been a Subaru owner for longer than i surely have been? (been driving this for less than a year now ... it's a used but good condition 2013 model btw ...)
i know Outback and Crosstrek are very similar models, in size and other things ... i have also realized the fuel economy of Crosstrek isn't bad, well, for a gas-driven car anyway ... but i like the Ford C-max i had before this one more ... for fuel economy at least ... (and the C-max Energi model is also way better for obvious reasons ... although there are some small yet serious problems with them both, safety-wise that is ... i think that's why mine was recalled ...) the problem with the C-max series though, is that they're not well suited for off-road driving! they're city / freeway cars only! i'm thinking however, if i could modify a C-max in a way that its height could be adjusted to go higher for off-road and then lowered again for paved roads whenever needed, maybe that could help ... if that works, then only use different tires better suited for rough tracks and then you'd be set ... C-max bodies are made of steel btw and not sure but i'm guessing they're also well-guarded within their door frames with extra enforcements, similar to the Dodge Caliber cars ... they're truly good cars but underrated in the market ...
dadautube The Crosstrek and Outback are vastly different vehicles. The OB is much larger than the Crosstrek. The Crosstrek is built on the Imprezza where the OB ia built on the Legacy. Where the Crosstrek is more sporty/rugged the Outback is more of a luxury/rugged. The engines are also different. The Crosstrek should be getting more mpg than the OB.
yes, you're right, i forgot Ct is based on Imprezza! :) once i refilled my Ct from near-totally empty to full (that goes up to more than 14 gallons btw) and when i started cruising on an open road right away, its info section that shows how much more you can drive before you get to the next gas station, told me i could drive up to 510 miles! kinda unbelievable ... but of course less than one hundred miles later, the same info panel told me i had only 300 miles left, which was more to the truth of this car based on my previous experience ... long story short, a round trip of 1000 miles or so, cost me about $200 worth of gas, which makes it about 50c / mile ... not too bad, kinda about the same as (or maybe even less than) what it costs with a typical hybrid car i'd say ... thanks for tagging along btw! cheers
Probably what takes up the most space in my old Jeep Grand Cherokee are tools that may be needed to fix anything that may go wrong with it. Just a couple of weeks ago while camping in northern Arizona, the upper radiator hose swelled up and I knew it would burst soon. I had a spare hose, clamps and all the tools needed to fix it in the wild. I don't think AAA would have brought me one.
Don't forget some form of emergency communications, especially if you are solo camping. I was recently camping in a remote area of Ethiopia when a fellow camper was seriously injured in a fall. It took two days to get a medevac helicopter in for him. A couple of us had sat phones, which probably saved him. A similar emergency situation happened (a heart attack) when I was hiking in Utah. It only took a couple of hours to get a medieval team in for him. SHIT HAPPENS, SO BE CAREFUL OUT THERE FOLKS!
Bring a shovel for when you go to the restroom. Dig a hole each time you need to use the restroom. Put the dirt back in the hole when you're done. You don't want to poop on the ground, it will attract animals and make your camp site smell.
7:09 A serrated edge isn't a saw blade. It's great for cutting stuff on hard surfaces like rocks because the points keep the actual cutting edge(s) from touching said hard surface. But you really can't saw through a log with a serrated edge.
Wind deflectors! They stop the rain from coming in the car whilst providing opportunities for airflow circulation. Such an important addition as waking up to moisture in the car is not fun to clear up.
The Red Cross has fantastic courses for First Aid as well as CPR. They also sell great First Aid kits from basic to more advanced and, of course, all proceeds go to a great organization. It's also a good way to stick your foot in the water with your local organization in case something happens or you want to help out more!
Great video , very helpful . Have you watched the Scottish wanderer,he’s 6’3 and car camps in a very small car.keep these coming,very relaxing listening too the rain on a car helps me to sleep.I say Hi from the uk.🚗🏴👍 ‘
Tuna in a pouch is more camper friendly. I have a small crank-charge flashlight. (made by the bunny company) horis are great for metal detecting too :)
That inflatable Lantern you talk about is expen$ive I just use the 99 cent solar panel patio lights from Walmart leave them on the dashboard to charge all day and of course remove the plastic stakes and you have beautiful little lights that last all night
Mike, I like using the cheapo solar lights too. I cut short pieces of 2x4's and drill holes the same diameter as the base of the light. I have singles, doubles, and 4 light boards. They work great after you get to the campsite and take the lights off the dash and place around camp. You can sit them on tables and places you can't use a stake.
My Luci light, bought on sale at REI, has been in frequent use for well over 5 years. During a power outage it will light up the large living room/kitchen area on its own, reducing the need for additional lights and candles. In a tent, it gives more than enough light for reading/card-playing on the lowest setting. It even charges my phone while camping! So, the cost per use, especially given its bright light, versatility, and long life is actually very good. Plus a percentage of the profits goes to providing these lights to small villages in developing countries, where electrical power sources are either unreliable, or non-existent.
I get those crack glo lights from the dollar store for camping. Two packs will get you through a weekend. I carry some in my car all the time. I buy the fire starters at the store and keep them in the vehicle. I always do. Making fire starters is work. Who has the time? I like the idea of instant meals. Back in my youth, back packing foods were too expencive. You can even buy Knorr side dishs as a meal. They only require water so easy to use. I used to teach kids how to camp in Young Marines. I showed them the cheapest best way to tent camp. I always brought a fishing pole. I had fresh fish every trip.
When I was a Boy Scout we brought canned food; pork & beans, ravioli, Dinty Moore beef stew was a big hit etc. And potatoes thrown right into the fire (Mickeys). Aluminum foil makes it better! A tub of margerine or some butter, salt and pepper. Soups are good. And maybe smuggle in a Playboy magazine and a litre of vodka for the older Scouts (LOL)
Very sensible video. You may not usually need a fire, but a fire starter is CRITICAL in winter. You want something that won't blow out easily in a moderate wind.. I prefer a piezoelectric cigarette lighter because with the spark wheel kind a drop of water on your flint turns it to a useless green powder. You won't know till you need it. For fire starting: just cut about 2 cubic inches off of those fireplace logs "duraflame". You don't need much..just enough to get your fire started. It's toxic so let it burn thru before you start cooking. BTW I agree in general: you don't really need a fire and you don't need to cook. Many Dedicated hikers avoid the rituals of camping and avoid the delay. If I could get it, I'd want for my first aid a prescription ophthalmic antibiotic and prescription opthalmic painkiller for eye gouge.
If you are car camping then you probably don't have a ton of money. Stay out of REI type joints and embrace Walmart. Their camping gear is more than adequate... especially their tents. I love their instant cabin tents. They pop up and click in place. It takes longer to stake out than to erect.
Bill Vegas Walmart saved me last week when my wife and I flew from NC to Washington to camp Olympic National Park. $25 tents, $8 sleeping bags, etc. Not great quality but if it’s your first time or you don’t go often, shop Walmart.
In this one video, I learned about the ideal lantern I'd been looking for (Luci), the knife/shovel/hammer multitool I need (horihori), and a perfect solution for matches. Subscribed, great channel and very informative.
I have a 5 series BMW I take the head rest out if the passenger seat recline it as much as possible, then I layer it with cushions and put a box in the foot well. And then stick a thick foam mattress with blankets and a duvet. For food I have fashion packs. And everything else is stuff I have at home
Maybe an odd point but about your first point, first aid. First aid kits should always include womens sanitary napkins. Not only do they take care of womens needs should they come along unexpectedly but they're great bandages for gushing wounds. And they're small and light-weight.
I'm one of those "Want to, never done it since I was 8 and in my back yard" kind of campers. Now being over 60, I'd like to "just go" and this video was a GREAT encouragement. I have a Honda CRV and I think I can outfit it with what I have and have a fun time. Maybe start with a few overnights and then go from there. Thanks, Mr. Martin. Definitely going in my favorite Camping videos!
Go for it , maybe start off going to state parks. I have done road trips, defferant park every night. Take care and have fun.
Go with us! Just retired...have a small travel trailer...lots of experience, knowledge, gear and games to play when the sun goes down!
Any luck going?
'Use whatever you have at home' is my theory. I use my hatchback car and fold down the back seats. I use my exercise mat as sleeping pad, not long enough but I use pillows I use the kitchen eating utensils. Anyway, it is only car camping, not thru hiking. No need to buy fancy gear.
What is you don’t have a home? :(
U r very correct
@@lNTOTHEGRAVE then you’re an expert camper already
I got a pair of yoga mats in place of an inflatable mattress and I'm never going back. They also replace beach blankets, creepers or tarps for sliding under a vehicle to fix stuff, they provide a waterproof temporary seat cover to keep your wet swim suit from soaking your seat, they can be used on the hood or roof for star gazing or watching meteors, emergency traction mat once you've used up the floor mats - they're versatile. I do construction and swear by haul tail trash bags. You can reuse them a couple times just by dumping them. I keep about 4 of the green one pound propane bottles and have a Mr buddy heater, propane stove, and click ignition torch. Matches are cool, but torches are hot! I snatch my silverware drawer and dump it in a metal utensil holder. Wet wipes are your friend. I've been camping since I could walk. I've done tents, hammocks, pop-ups, motorhomes, and laid straight on the ground. If you can pack a lunch for work, you can car camp. It takes about the same level of gear planning. Just go and learn something each trip!
Ooooooh I forgot about my yoga mat, thank you for that reminder! But yeah, I'm trying to not buy anything that I have at the house or can borrow
“Stop making excuses. You don’t need special shit. Grab your essentials and go”
Needed this lol
I take my tent and set it up to put stuff in but I sleep in my GMC envoy.
It's comfortable and safer. I am a 72 year old lady and I camp in state parks.
At 61 and camping my entire life, you don’t need anything but the desire. Build from there.
Oh I've car camped and brought a bunch of blankets and a pizza and drinks. Campsite provides a picnic table. Only other thing is wood and a lighter at the front gate. Just put down the seats, blanket up, and you are good to go. Enjoy some walks, and sitting by the fire eating your pizza.
You don't need a bunch of crazy gear, no, but a few things will make it a whole lot easier. Small folding table, $25 butane stove (building a fire each morning just to boil water for your coffee sucks), battery packs to charge your electronics, good LED lamp, good sleeping pad/sleeping bag/pillow, window screens to keep bugs out.
I would also recommend bug spray. Bugs can make things miserable. Sunscreen should probably be brought if you're camping out in the open or are going to be out hiking or something.
Car camping hack if you don’t go camping that often and don’t want to invest in sleeping pads or mattresses but have a patio set, the patio cushions are great for sleeping on. We use these every summer when we go to the drive-in or camping they’re very cushy and it’s repurposing something you may already have on hand. This works especially well if you have thicker patio cushions or a set because then you can take multiple cushions and use them to fill up your whole space and make it a nice place to sleep.
Totally admitting I'm a first time camper. I signed up for the REI membership and had a $30 voucher about to expire. Bing bang boom, I walked about with a tent (marked at $569 but went for $169) , two sleeping bags and a cooktop. Super excited and nervous that I'm going to f it up. Planning to do a test run in the backyard of setting up. Wish me luck (that my husband doesn't scream at me). lol.
I’m new to camping, too. I bought a butane stove for my 1st trip and found that cooking was one of the most fun parts of camping. Surprising, since at home I’m not that enthusiastic about. And a hot cocoa, tea, coffee, or soup is really warming and satisfying when temperatures drop. Have fun in your new adventures! Hope you’ve picked up a couple of sleeping pads; they make all the difference in comfort.
My easiest fire starter is an empty toilet paper roll stuffed with dryer lint. I bring bags of those with me. They light easily and put one under a log snd it will really get that log burning. No special skills needed to make it. Snd it’s something that’s free snd readily available.
GreaT tip on the food. I got horrendous food poisoning trying to cook while camping. Never again. Now we precook and just heat up. 👍
Thanks for this! I have finally decided to stop waiting for others and just do what I enjoy. Working on planning my first car camping trip and this was very helpful !
Same scenario for me and skydiving. Just do it and when you have stories and people know you go, they usually starting asking to join
Same here. I’m a 70 year old single female and came to same conclusion. Looking for used Sienna and collecting minimal supplies for a road trip. This won’t be a roughing it trip or staying in Walmart parking lots. Traveling alone isn’t an issue with me but have never camped alone. I plan to take a couple weekend local trips before I venture out on longer adventure.
@@lorihamlin3604 be safe! and enjoy!
@@thatONElatinoContent Thank you..I bought the Sienna and made my maiden voyage a few weeks ago to St Augustine. Had great time.
@@lorihamlin3604 Yassss Lori! Getting it done!!! I'm so excited for my first solo car camping trip in a couple weeks for a post-birthday celebration. I'm mainly going for meditating so this will be awesomeee! Love reading inspiration like yours! Xoxo ❤️
10. Bug spray
Who Ann I prefer bug wipes instead of spray, but any bug repellent is better than none.
In the winter, bug repellent isn't necessary. But definitely in the warmer months, a good repellent spray is great!
I'm in France and NO campfires /bonfires are allowed here in nature, on proper campsites you have to use fire bins to have a fire in.
Hitting the Like button for mentioning bringing a trash bag & packing out your trash, THANK YOU!
same^^
Right on!...I even pick up and cart out litter others left. And YES, cigarette butts, small as they are, is litter!!
Well, he also said that you could buy plastic forks and then just throw them away..
@@dubious6718 obviously he meant for you to dispose of all trash properly.
Same
My boyfriend, his daughter and I went camping for the first time together last weekend and it was great. Definitely would love to try car camping.
Great advice, good to watch someone that isn't caught up on big brands! Its all about enjoying the outdoors.
Those epic wipes are expensive. I use biodegradable baby wipes.
FINALLY found a guy who gets it! So many videos of people going OVER THE TOP just to camp in their car ON the trail thats about 20 minutes away FROM the main road like bro I just wanna know how to be comfy and OK while I figure it out myself! Thanks Bro, definitely gonna follow.
Throw a sleeping bag in the back of the rig and a couple of bags of jerky. Done!
Oh and a first aid kit,
Oh and toilet paper.
Welp, I'm going to the store.
Here's a motto the Jeep club I belonged to had... leave the woods with more trash than you brought in. (pick up after yourself and those who left trash).
with less trash u mean
mauro maugeri why would you leave less trash than when you came? You just litter in the woods or what?
Yeah the wording is tricky
Went to park in New Braunfels today. Picked up several beer cans. They dont allow alcohol. People are not being raised right.
What he means is clean up after yourself and clean up whatever trash was there when you first got there
"If its not quite your comfort level, You know replace something with something better" - Exactly. Get the basics and just go. With experience You will learn about what more You need, what You don't need, etc. Eventually, when You have good equipment suited to your needs, it will last You decades of fun and enjoyment. Speaking from experience.
This guy is good! I like that he’s so calm and speaks well. Recharging headlamp is a great idea!
I totally enjoyed this presentation. Pleasant voice, great camera work, super encouragement. Sounds like a teacher. Thank you so much for this video.
*Chairs, pashminas (long shawl), handkerchief (to blow my nose), a neck gaiter & Thermacell Bug Repellent (for mosquitoes and biting black flies, YUCK!), a deluxe emergency blanket, and Most Important THE PILLOW!! I’M A TOTAL GLAMPER!!!*
Kleenex to blow your nose. Why do you want to keep it?😣
@@squirrelcovers6340 kinda gross but being that it's reusable, it saves waste.
You go girl!
I like the outdoor direction you've been sticking with and I'm glad you're not going to pretentious route and keeping things simple and accessible. Keep up the great work!
I am a NC native and know about the Linville Gorge. My husband and I will be camping at the Linville Falls Campground this Summer.
Thanks for the video. Absolutely leave no trace behind.
Good video. Thank You. By the way a lot of trash can be accidental for example every time there are storms or tornado the wind tosses it everywhere so don’t get angry just clean it up. ❤❤❤
Thank you for the tips! I have started doing just that, camping in my car. I'm going to buy a small camper eventually, but I figured that if I start getting out when I can, with what I have, it will give me a good idea if camping is something that I really want to invest in. So far I love it! Just being in the outdoors is the best escape from all the crazyness of home life and all the problems that come with a home. I think I could sell it all and RV full time, as long as I had a small home base near family. Thank you again, and I will be looking for more of your videos!
An extra pair of your prescription glasses if at all possible. Bummer to break or lose your glasses and be blind in the woods plus halving to drive home. Also any prescription meds you might need.
Omg!! Planning my road trip and I didn't even think of this!! Thank you!!
Part of why tape is on my essential list. I'd not lose my glasses but I might break them
I like your thought process. You’re speaking my language.
I realize this is an older video, that being said with all the fire bans lately when or if cooking you’ll need a small stove and a can of propane or Isobutane no fires of any kind during the ban except stoves with canister. Like you said, pack it in, pack it out, leave no trace, use biodegradable soap and have a great trip. Thanks for the video.
Gr8 vid for those starting up and just using their car. One thing you forgot to mention. Wind down a window slightly to let fresh air in. Otherwise you will choke to death from lack of oxygen!. Rookies tend to find this out the hard way.
I've been really wanting to get out there and this video gave me my push to go. Thanks bro!
Water dude, Water. Should be number 1 on your list
totally wouldnt go camping with water its on of the non-important thingss.
Michael Tolhurst
I.totally disagree.
BEER 1
I'd hope people - even beginners should know. No one would go without food?! haha!!
Common since
this is 9 things, not in order
If you pinch the valve on LUCI lights and pull to expand them, you can inflate them without adding extra humidity in them that could dampen the light.
I like this guy short, sweet and to the point, no nonsense of narcissism we see a lot of. Great job!
Subscribed!!
5:00 If you have a knife and you find a tree with branches, you can take two thin branches off the tree, scrape off the bark w/ the knife, and presto! You've got chopsticks! :D
What kind of world do we live in where people can't figure this out on their own
Great list for car camping starters. I'll bring everything!
Amazon flash cards..3 to 5 flashcards per set. . easy to understand
1. First aid..wound cleaning for cuts/sting/bite plus CPR flashcards.
2. Knots flash cards (fishing n regular camping knots)
3. Start a fire and its safety
4. Catching n cleaning small game.
5. Sign language learning
6. Camp designs and it's how to
7. Dangerous plants and insects
8. Do's n don't of camping
And some other..
of course u can make ur own.. Flash cards sizes vary.
All have grommet holes so easy to carry or carry in ur first aid kit.
And last but not least (for ur car)..
a can of gas..with flexible spout some Wheel flat patches.. Wheel anti slip chains for mud n snow
Thank you for the upload. Very visually effective.
Stay safe.. God bless
Great video! During the video I kept going to my camping list and adding things. I’m going camping this weekend and I might be going car camping with my boyfriend and so I’m getting a list ready and doing my research because it’s my first time going car camping.
I have an air mattress that's about 6" inflated, it's not bad in my TrailBlazer and would likely work in that Buick, the one my son uses in his tent is over 18", that might be ok in the van... We are still having some cold weather here in Florida, down into the upper 30s at night so I carry extra sweatshirts and jackets as well as blankets which I prefer to sleeping bags because they can become a shade structure or a picnic spot or a privacy curtain. I agree with most of what you said but especially, "JUST DO IT"
Great tips! Alot of people think they have to pack half their house to take camping with them. Just a few items will do especially when it's a short trip. Thank you for the video!
list for quick reference, but watch for details and nuance.
1. First aid kit
2. Sleeping bag
3. sleeping bag
4. cleaning supplies, paper towels, tissue, trashbag
5. food and water, eating utensils
6. Light sources
7. knife, or someting to cut stuff with
8. firestarter
9. appropriate clothing
Thank you!
I love this list. Most of it is stuff that we always keep in the wagon anyway. BUt my favourite item on your list is the Hori Hori! I bought one for my wife for her birthday a couple of years ago, and she LOVES it! She is a gardener by hobby, but she also carries it when we go hiking and camping. It is a super versatile multi-tool. Thanks for what you do. Buen Camino!
I have a 83 Toyota Dolphin RV but I travel and camp in a 2004 Subaru Forester instead of the RV. It's easier to park, more stealth, cheaper on gas, and I'm more comfortable in it.
I use solar lights, have flexible solar panels, 1500 watt inverter, and putting in a battery bank next. I carry camera gear, laptop, light boxes and found the car battery wasn't enough to keep everything charged. We camp and work over half the year. I've a hand crank sewing machine for my craft work and we take that too. Once we hit the road it's sometimes months before we go home.
I take a 12 volt immersion water heater for hot water, a sterno cooker that folds up, to cook on, and don't make complex meals. It's mostly cooking meat for Dog the Dingo dog I'm a plant eater.
We Carry tarps and tent too.
Car camping is fun!
This is a great video. I loved camping when my kids were little but I haven't been in years. I think your idea of just a quick overnight is great. I live on the Olympic Peninsula so there is no shortage of camp grounds. My only suggestion for the video would be a screen with the list on it so I could take a screenshot and have the list instead of scrambling to write down what you've said. Thanks, again.
Did anyone mention Aluminum Foil? Should be on your list. A tarp and some paracord can come in very handy. And they take up little room.
Good advice. Pisgah is a beautiful area in NC. It's a shame that too many people don't practice LNT (leave no trace).
In bear country you might pack a portable electric bear fence. A compact 2.4 lbs for huge peace of mind.
Thank you for the video. The way you present car camping for beginners really encourage the ones like us to try...cheer mate
Great video! Your suggestions of key things for car camping are very thoughtful. If the bugs are out, don’t forget to include spray to keep the mosquitoes and other bugs away.
Hypothermia is something to be mindful of. When I was a scout I capsized a canoe and everything I had got soaked including my sleeping bag. Freakish July weather in the 50s compounded the seriousness of of wet clothing and a wet sleeping bag. A space blanket keep me from sitting by the fire all night. A second time, we were drenched from a downpour and then the temperature dropped 20 degrees. Dry bags to keep clothing didn't exist them.
The frist time I went camping i was 18 , 3 of us went in my friends datsun 1200. Went from Los Angeles to Oregon and back. All we had was sleeping bags, small styrofoam cooler , plastic tarp. Can opener and a cooking pan. No tent , lantern or stove. We had the bare minimal. Stayed in national and state parks. It was one of the funniest camping trips I've ever been on. Thanks for the video.
We're going to try out car camping at a racetrack in a couple weeks. This was super helpful!
Dude. Your content is fantastic. I lived in/ traveled in a van for a few months back in 2015 and back pack often but this was a great refresher for my upcoming trip to the Colorado back country. Keep it up!
I use a pool float for a sleeping pad. Cheap & comfortable.
I'm always making excuses and it's hard for me to get packed because I over pack and I overthink stuff
outdoorsey fun sammmmmeee it’s rough
I've done a lot of car camping but usually bring a tent. Some suggestion, hopefully they haven't been mentioned; Instant coffee and some sugar packets you get in restaurants, evap milk for creamer, canned soups, Dinty Moore beef stew (oh yeah!), canned pork & beans, ravioli, spaghetti O's and the like, and a Can Opener! Potatoes in the fire. Aluminum Foil rules! an onion is great. Some butter or margerine, salt and pepper packets from where you got the sugar. The stuff all fits in a box. Not exactly back packing, but car camping is different. And a deck of cards. Trash bags of course!! Have fun!
One suggestion. Toilet paper is fragile and if it gets wet, you're back to using leaves. What I did in the Alaskan bush was to take paper towels and even if they got wet you could still use them.
Put the toilet paper in a gallon zip lock bag.
Every vehicle should have a First-Aid Kit; whether you are camping ⛺️ or not.
Xclnt list! There are times I’m ready to take off and the work of planning, shopping, cooking and cleanup of food bog me down . You can just eat very simply without cooking or a big heated washup.
It’s also pretty liberating to just plan on sleeping in the car. Even in the warm summer days, depending on where you are, fog can roll in and dampen and chill whereas the hard shell of the car can protect and give a cozier atmosphere. Whatever slows you down from taking off and getting out there, find a simpler way bc days outdoors are just too precious to miss!
To go car camping you only need a car. You can park it, sit in it, sleep in it.
ANYTHING else is either for comfort or ambiance or to meet some requirement you think defines your activity as "camping."
Got to love your sensible attitude. Thanks for pushing the message about taking rubbish away with you. Keep the planet clean for all !
Hello my outdoors friend, I saw this video several months ago and wanted to
check it out again, great content. All the best to you, stay healthy my friend. 🤗
Would you recommend bringing a small cooking stove instead of using fires for cooking? It seems like a simpler and cleaner option.
Yeah, like the one burner model from Coleman. Doesn't take up much room either.
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It sucks that it's illegal here in Belgium to sleep in your car. I really want to go car camping but the police scares you away from literally every forest if you're sleeping in your car.
Ballenpitser 69 Holland too when I lived there,but they’re small countries with no space,imagine the shit everywhere.
Motorcycle rider and soon to be camper (yeah, wrong time of the season to start, I know) so i'm starting to assemble my gear.
The most important two things I can add is "be prepared to bail out." Don't assume you have to stay there if conditions go south. Do NOT be inflexible with your plans.
And keep a credit card on you in case you need to get a hotel.
And, as a common sense measure, always make sure someone mature and reliable knows where you are camping for that night.
Some solid advice here .... Been a long time camper most my life up here in beautiful British Columbia.
We don't have anything fancy, but I am a bit of a gear fiend and love to try new things when I can
Thanks for taking the time to make this video and making it clear for people to pick up their trash! So many don't and its disgusting!
Your video was awesome. Loved the expression, Don't get caught up in the details!! I agree and shared this with my husband who always makes many excuses. Really to me camping isn't about the food but about the great outdoors. You really can keep it simple and have plenty to eat. Thanks again.
Glad I have an Outback. Still not a lot of headroom, but a normal air mattress still gives me plenty of room at 6'4"
i'm driving a Crosstrek now ... can't say don't like can't say like it either! what do you think about that model if you've been a Subaru owner for longer than i surely have been? (been driving this for less than a year now ... it's a used but good condition 2013 model btw ...)
dadautube I love my Outback! Goes where I need it in most any condition and has the size to haul anything I need it to as well
i know Outback and Crosstrek are very similar models, in size and other things ... i have also realized the fuel economy of Crosstrek isn't bad, well, for a gas-driven car anyway ... but i like the Ford C-max i had before this one more ... for fuel economy at least ... (and the C-max Energi model is also way better for obvious reasons ... although there are some small yet serious problems with them both, safety-wise that is ... i think that's why mine was recalled ...)
the problem with the C-max series though, is that they're not well suited for off-road driving! they're city / freeway cars only!
i'm thinking however, if i could modify a C-max in a way that its height could be adjusted to go higher for off-road and then lowered again for paved roads whenever needed, maybe that could help ... if that works, then only use different tires better suited for rough tracks and then you'd be set ...
C-max bodies are made of steel btw and not sure but i'm guessing they're also well-guarded within their door frames with extra enforcements, similar to the Dodge Caliber cars ... they're truly good cars but underrated in the market ...
dadautube The Crosstrek and Outback are vastly different vehicles. The OB is much larger than the Crosstrek. The Crosstrek is built on the Imprezza where the OB ia built on the Legacy. Where the Crosstrek is more sporty/rugged the Outback is more of a luxury/rugged. The engines are also different. The Crosstrek should be getting more mpg than the OB.
yes, you're right, i forgot Ct is based on Imprezza! :)
once i refilled my Ct from near-totally empty to full (that goes up to more than 14 gallons btw) and when i started cruising on an open road right away, its info section that shows how much more you can drive before you get to the next gas station, told me i could drive up to 510 miles!
kinda unbelievable ... but of course less than one hundred miles later, the same info panel told me i had only 300 miles left, which was more to the truth of this car based on my previous experience ...
long story short, a round trip of 1000 miles or so, cost me about $200 worth of gas, which makes it about 50c / mile ... not too bad, kinda about the same as (or maybe even less than) what it costs with a typical hybrid car i'd say ...
thanks for tagging along btw! cheers
Probably what takes up the most space in my old Jeep Grand Cherokee are tools that may be needed to fix anything that may go wrong with it. Just a couple of weeks ago while camping in northern Arizona, the upper radiator hose swelled up and I knew it would burst soon. I had a spare hose, clamps and all the tools needed to fix it in the wild. I don't think AAA would have brought me one.
Don't forget some form of emergency communications, especially if you are solo camping. I was recently camping in a remote area of Ethiopia when a fellow camper was seriously injured in a fall. It took two days to get a medevac helicopter in for him. A couple of us had sat phones, which probably saved him. A similar emergency situation happened (a heart attack) when I was hiking in Utah. It only took a couple of hours to get a medieval team in for him. SHIT HAPPENS, SO BE CAREFUL OUT THERE FOLKS!
Bring a shovel for when you go to the restroom. Dig a hole each time you need to use the restroom. Put the dirt back in the hole when you're done. You don't want to poop on the ground, it will attract animals and make your camp site smell.
Love the luci light and I have the hori hori... I use it for everything gardening, camping, drinking etc
7:09 A serrated edge isn't a saw blade. It's great for cutting stuff on hard surfaces like rocks because the points keep the actual cutting edge(s) from touching said hard surface. But you really can't saw through a log with a serrated edge.
Wind deflectors! They stop the rain from coming in the car whilst providing opportunities for airflow circulation. Such an important addition as waking up to moisture in the car is not fun to clear up.
The Red Cross has fantastic courses for First Aid as well as CPR. They also sell great First Aid kits from basic to more advanced and, of course, all proceeds go to a great organization. It's also a good way to stick your foot in the water with your local organization in case something happens or you want to help out more!
Great video my friend, thank you so much for sharing. You brought out some great pointers. Take care out there and always be safe. 🤗
Love the videos man. Glad you're still getting outdoors.
Great video , very helpful . Have you watched the Scottish wanderer,he’s 6’3 and car camps in a very small car.keep these coming,very relaxing listening too the rain on a car helps me to sleep.I say Hi from the uk.🚗🏴👍
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Tuna in a pouch is more camper friendly. I have a small crank-charge flashlight. (made by the bunny company) horis are great for metal detecting too :)
Cool video thank you I need to stop making excuses and I need to get my butt out there and go
That inflatable Lantern you talk about is expen$ive
I just use the 99 cent solar panel patio lights from Walmart leave them on the dashboard to charge all day and of course remove the plastic stakes and you have beautiful little lights that last all night
Mike, I like using the cheapo solar lights too. I cut short pieces of 2x4's and drill holes the same diameter as the base of the light. I have singles, doubles, and 4 light boards. They work great after you get to the campsite and take the lights off the dash and place around camp. You can sit them on tables and places you can't use a stake.
Mike Rilling genius
My Luci light, bought on sale at REI, has been in frequent use for well over 5 years. During a power outage it will light up the large living room/kitchen area on its own, reducing the need for additional lights and candles. In a tent, it gives more than enough light for reading/card-playing on the lowest setting. It even charges my phone while camping! So, the cost per use, especially given its bright light, versatility, and long life is actually very good. Plus a percentage of the profits goes to providing these lights to small villages in developing countries, where electrical power sources are either unreliable, or non-existent.
Always looking for tips to simplify my excessive packing. My cleaning kit is 4x his size😳. Time to binge on his backpacking videos
I get those crack glo lights from the dollar store for camping. Two packs will get you through a weekend. I carry some in my car all the time. I buy the fire starters at the store and keep them in the vehicle. I always do. Making fire starters is work. Who has the time? I like the idea of instant meals. Back in my youth, back packing foods were too expencive. You can even buy Knorr side dishs as a meal. They only require water so easy to use. I used to teach kids how to camp in Young Marines. I showed them the cheapest best way to tent camp. I always brought a fishing pole. I had fresh fish every trip.
When I was a Boy Scout we brought canned food; pork & beans, ravioli, Dinty Moore beef stew was a big hit etc. And potatoes thrown right into the fire (Mickeys). Aluminum foil makes it better! A tub of margerine or some butter, salt and pepper. Soups are good. And maybe smuggle in a Playboy magazine and a litre of vodka for the older Scouts (LOL)
RC Hobbyist Extreme I use those blow up lumi solar lights. No heavier than glow sticks and nothing goes into the landfill
Very sensible video.
You may not usually need a fire, but a fire starter is CRITICAL in winter. You want something that won't blow out easily in a moderate wind..
I prefer a piezoelectric cigarette lighter because with the spark wheel kind a
drop of water on your flint turns it to a useless green powder. You won't know till you need it.
For fire starting: just cut about 2 cubic inches off of those fireplace logs "duraflame". You don't need much..just enough to get your fire started. It's toxic so let it burn thru before you start cooking. BTW I agree in general: you don't really need a fire and you don't need to cook. Many Dedicated hikers avoid the rituals of camping and avoid the delay.
If I could get it, I'd want for my first aid a prescription ophthalmic antibiotic and prescription opthalmic painkiller for eye gouge.
We love to see campers making camping seem more accessible. I used to think I couldn't camp in my sedan, but now I do.
Don't forget condoms. They come in handy for so many things. You never know what kind of position you may find yourself in.
First Aid and CPR classes are available locally and online. Very uselfu to know how to use a first aid on anyone and yourself.
If you are car camping then you probably don't have a ton of money. Stay out of REI type joints and embrace Walmart. Their camping gear is more than adequate... especially their tents. I love their instant cabin tents. They pop up and click in place. It takes longer to stake out than to erect.
Bill Vegas Walmart saved me last week when my wife and I flew from NC to Washington to camp Olympic National Park. $25 tents, $8 sleeping bags, etc. Not great quality but if it’s your first time or you don’t go often, shop Walmart.
In the woods and free-camp-situations I feel safer inside the car than into my tent
Walmart tents in real weather are generally misery waiting to happen!
@@joeray5394 I agree. If it's fair weather too be fine but expect to re buy your gear every few trips.
In this one video, I learned about the ideal lantern I'd been looking for (Luci), the knife/shovel/hammer multitool I need (horihori), and a perfect solution for matches. Subscribed, great channel and very informative.
My fav utensil is my long handle spoon that has silicone edge so I can scrape clean my cup or pan or bag of food I rehydrated. Makes clean up easier.
Best advice was the clothing! So many people don't bring jackets "just in case". Not to mention base layers for later or if it rains.
Good advice, keep it simple and get out there and have fun!
I have a 5 series BMW I take the head rest out if the passenger seat recline it as much as possible, then I layer it with cushions and put a box in the foot well. And then stick a thick foam mattress with blankets and a duvet. For food I have fashion packs. And everything else is stuff I have at home
Maybe an odd point but about your first point, first aid. First aid kits should always include womens sanitary napkins. Not only do they take care of womens needs should they come along unexpectedly but they're great bandages for gushing wounds. And they're small and light-weight.
New to NC and I love pisgah! Checking out this vid for that very spot!