I used to be "homeless" back in the late 1990s, and my rig was based on what I could carry on my Trek Bicycle and in my slightly customized BOB Yak Trailer. I had a quality North Face tent, but I rarely ever used it. I would typically only set it up if the weather was forcing the issue, otherwise I preferred to just lie on a large tube tent as a groundsheet, and use a "slip tent", which was sort of a nylon bag to "slip" your sleeping bag into. I was staying around Flagstaff, Arizona at the time and I knew of several places in Coconino National Forest that I could camp for free, and because I always kept my campsites clean (being a firm believer in "pack it in, pack it out") and always went to a different clearing in the woods that I knew about each night (thus never breaking the "Primitive Camping" daily stay limit rules), the National Forest Service Rangers let me stay all summer. But when winter comes in Flagstaff, it's time to get indoors. At 7,200 feet, the winters there are brutal.
This kind of video is way more interesting to me than ones showing people in $200,000 Transit vans built out with every creature comfort. Thanks for posting this!
I found this very moving. You can see there’s a lot going on there with Tina and rather than scrimp and save or take out a loan, she got the dream accomplished. I have never considered myself a tent kinda gal but I have to admit she is onto something here, she’s got a roomy little studio apartment. Would love to see how the tent goes up. Tina, all the best to you !!
She definitely was tugging at my heart string. I could feel her heavy mind as she was talking and see it in her eyes. I pray she is finding peace with some happiness in her choices. 💕
I love meeting women who are facing their inner selves without the clutter of city living. I also need to see how she puts up a tent as one person - this is a big issue. Also - sending light and love from the Ozarks 💚
The week before I went out to Quartzsite this year (2024) for the RTR, I was trying to figure out the best way to work in the bathroom situation. I planned on camping out of my SUV and bringing my "poop tent" but knew there wouldn't be a whole lot of options of trees to tie that tent to. In discussing it with a friend who is also an experienced dispersed camper, she said, "Why don't you just get a cheap popup tent and use that?" Had never dawned on me to use my popup tent (which I already owned) for a bathroom/dressing room area. Game changer! And not only that, that tent "held my place" at my campsite when I had to drive into town. I highly recommend having a fully enclosed popup tent on hand! I did use it as my bathroom/dressing room area, and slept on my very nice no-build bed arrangement in my SUV. Worked wonderfully!
Are you staying in a campsite where you can use your tent? If you use your tent as bathroom, the ground should be wet after using, is it OK in campsite?
For what she said, yeah. But for intruders, wild animals, etc., it wouldn't help much, if at all. You should never keep food in your tent if you have a car you can lock it up in. If not, you should tie up in a tree. In Montana, there are bears, wolves, moose, wolverines, badgers, raccoons, etc., and they can shred your tent in seconds. Then you might also have to deal with weirdos. No matter where you go in this country, there are plenty of weirdos. I'm not trying scare anyone, but you have to think "Safety First!" when camping anywhere that there are wild animals. If you see any, keep your distance and make a lot of noise.
@@Bigfoot-px9gjThank goodness I'm not the only one who's trumpeting for people's safety. Out there in the world is no disneyland, Enjoy. Life but please wake up people
I lived in a tent for a year and a half through ice storms, snow storms, rain for days and the heat. It’s a very doable solution when needed. Mine was stationary, so I made a level platform with pallets, deck-painted plywood over that and then set the tent on that inside the tent, I laid insulation and then Oak tongue and groove flooring. Then I put down a rug for two. I made the walls framed in on the inside, so that I could hang quilts on every side of my bed area. My tent had two rooms. Some months I only had candles to burn before going to bed as my heat. At the time I had one cat and two dogs. It’s an experience I treasure. I know God was present, and gave me many ideas of how to survive comfortably! Thank you Tina, for sharing your story!
Yes, that's what it says at their website. So what happens if it rains overnight and you have to leave in your minivan with wet canvas?? I'm thinking about buying this tent to add to my minivan, but would be a mess to toss in there when wet.
Kathleen Dittmer you'll have to set it up again when it's not raining out to dry even if that's in your own yard. It'll mold and mildew which will ruin the canvas.
Bob my favourite vids are the ones of women on their own, how they do it. It gives me so much courage to know there are other women out there. One day I hope you do a vid of a Canadian woman on her own because it's so much different, we can't always be in the warm weather of the USA. I would love to know how other women are doing it. We face all the challenges our sisters in the States do, with lower incomes then men all our lives, divorced, left with nothing, or personal choices that we wish we never made, and we get on in years and don't know what/where/how to live on our own and make our money stretch and unable or not wanting to commit to some sort of retirement home that takes all the rest of our money, where the years just whittle away in dullness. This woman is a tremendous example of honouring the female spirit, facing fears, doing with less. Bless you Bob for showing her, and thanks to her for demonstrating how she does it.
c sikomas Bob makes videos of women for women. Bob's website has a forum FOR WOMEN ONLY!! Bob has a RTR in January FOR WOMEN ONLY. Bob is truly the best friend a woman could ever have. A Godsend, as it were.
I understand what you mean by living with less and trying to figure out how to make ends meet! We give our time to raising our children and being a wife and working isn’t always available in some areas! I hope you are doing ok and I wish you all the best!
arthur bellington Googlecalendar don't go there please. She is correct for a variety of reasons. I left a 40+yr.sales job to care 4 aging Mother now deceased. 56 trying to rebuild from ground zero. Wages rediculously low! Where I was at 16! Needless to say, if a man can lift 50lbs.& do labor there's ample jobs for a man to make a stable living!
Hey C. Bob has done vids with Canadian women and also at least two from Europe who are here in the U.S . Keep watching his past videos and you will run into them. How are Canadian women being on their own, different from U.S. women? I would really like to know. Thanks.
Yes . I can't make a decision like buying a rig . I got a tent . I haven't camped since I was a kid ,with my parents . I have got to learn to get out .
Without common sense and being prepared for any emergency and for our protection while dipping our toes, leads to a better experience and no catastrophe especially in today's world
Last Summer, it was so hot that we just put up our 6 person tent out in the yard and slept out there all Summer and into the fall. We bought a self-erecting tent from Walmart for $99 about 6 years ago. I had no idea how good it would be and it has lasted. You can stand up in it and there's room for a double cot with a big air mattress (Megamat). I slept so good listening to the wind in the Cottonwoods and the crickets. We live way out in the boonies so no other noise except for Great Horned Owls and every now and then it would rain at night which is the best sleeping.
Having travelled with a tent in the past, it's easily doable. Spent 2 and a half years doing so. Currently, my sister and I are doing the same again. We each have spent the last 11 months living out of the back of 2, old Volvo wagons(240 series), with a trailer on the back for water(400 litres, travel in remote Australia, hot and bone dry) and other gear, fridge/freezer, solar panels and batteries etc.. Use a tarp to keep out of the sun. So yes, both living in a tent and/or a small vehicle, is more than possible, it's achievable! With dogs and even cats, in tow! 🙂
I would love to hear more about traveling with cats. I have three at the moment, two of whom I could not live without. I worry about them and their quality of life on the road.
LedLass My thoughts too - but I knew my travelling would be curtailed when I rescued my cat. So be it, he keeps me sane and he wouldn’t cope with travelling so I do short trips and get someone to look after him. 🙂👍
Damnnnn buddy you are a beast lol. Doing what are you are here in the U.S. would be simple, well not simple but doable, buttt you are doing it in Australia.. I couldnt imagine the heat alone that you deal with!! But id love to see some videos and know more about your life style!
I have winter camped in snow for extended periods, and there is one thing about living in a tent that few seem to mention. ALWAYS, sleep with a sharp knife to be able to cut your way out of a tent in case of fire or other emergency. Aside from that, I love winter tent living.
I’m looking at the 10x10 Classic Jack Springbar. If I’m going to be living in it for long periods of time, I want the extra room. Also, it has storage mesh pockets, overhead mesh storage and loops/grommets to attach/hang things from. Great tent.
I think it is very important to continue to share stories about single women and all of their diverse living situations, especially women in tents to show that women can do all of this independently. Thank you for sharing this.
I have that same tent but it is made by Kodiak! It is an excellent tent. I paid $600 for mine, but it also has a lifetime warranty and it has heavy steel tubes. It is an amazing tent. Mine is 10x10. I've been through some really bad rain storms and not one drop of rain inside. I've had mine for 3 years now.
I used to fasten all three zippers together like that when our kids were growing up. It was mostly to keep any of them from getting out without a commotion. Back then there were no such thing as zip ties and I used a little luggage lock. We always had a knife handy in case we needed out fast. My husband always thought I was ridiculous doing that. It's cool to see someone else do the same.
After watching this video I just had to comment that " Tina " is a very real Inspiration to those whom would like to enjoy the Camping Experience. Tina is so very well organized in how to make it all function and work. I want to wish her all the best in her future!
I've experienced rainy nights up in the mountains over the years. This tent has always kept me dry on camping trips. Even when snow-blizzard's punctuated deer hunts I have slept dry. My father takes good-care of everything he owns. This tent gets cleaned and put away dry.
I'd love to see an update on her! I was worried about snakes, spiders, etc getting into a tent, but it looks like that tent covers the bases. Thanks for this.
I have intense insomnia & have many nights that I can’t sleep until 5am. I can’t wait to get back out to nature’s rhythm. She’s an amazing lady! I hope I get to meet some of these great people I’ve seen on here. Unfortunately, most videos are really old - great info, but not sure I’ll ever run into them.
Tinas got a great thing going! Very impressed! I choked up when she talked about saving her mental state. I also liked how thorough Tina was about the specifics of what it's like being in that tent in all kinds of weather. Also like what a minimalist she is and how she doesn't carry a lot of extra stuff w her
This person appears very kind and content. Tina has made a nice home, and has the option of using and living in the vehicle also. Best wishes to Tina. Great video, Bob.
Great video, would never have thought of a tent, another great option for people who cannot afford a van or RV to start off with. Tina is a very self-aware, and she is being true to herself with her lifestyle. She is an inspiration! Thank you Bob!
This was a wonderful video but I think you buried the lead. To me the most interesting part was at the end when she said she was able to use this with her Toyota Corolla. Thank you so much to Tina and yourself for doing this video. It was very helpful.
I have this same tent and camped in it for the first time this past week. It was very windy in the canyon I was camping in and the tent felt very secure and handled the wind just fine. Thank you for this great video. I’ve been thinking about going on my own long term adventure but wondered if tenting would be the right way to go. This lady has it down and I’m going to follow her lead.
Maggie, me too.. I am the woman with the very long reply up top. Currently living in NM and am definitely doing this. I would do it now but I am locked in a lease. I absolutely love this tent especially since you can stand in it. She said she uses it with a Toyota. I have a Honda Fit Sport with a hitch on the back. I am psyched. I would love to hear from you. Karima
I have tent camped for many many years using canvas years ago and then switching to nylon with the second fly on top for rain. They are great but remember when in state park mountains they do not protect you from bears like a van would. Yikes!!!
I started out living in my car then moved into a tent and enjoyed it. Now I have an RV but still miss being in my ⛺. I would rather live in my tent almost all year except winter. Bob's channel has helped me a lot and continues to do so.
Yes and he says that 2 hours from Tucson further west, you can stay on Native American land for $42 a day in one payment for the year and you get all the amenities you could want, water, internet, Verizon, garbage. So it would be $586 for the year. Too hot for the summer but have wheels and tent we could just go boondocking. This is the happiest I have felt in a long time.
Wow...I think that is the best tent I've ever seen! Between that heavy duty fabric, both outer and inner zippers, and her ziptie hack, I can see why she feels secure in there. Great video!
Christine Huff I want to know if she can set up the tent by herself? It looks too big for one person to do alone. No rain fly? Canvas is heavy, I've seen some with holes for woodstoves and in the snow. Good info and video.
I don't mean to butt in, but I am planning to start this lifestyle with a Toyota Tacoma and a Springbar tent like this one (I have the Campsite 3 model). I'm a female, 5'1" tall. I am able to set up this tent by myself! I practiced several times in my backyard, and used it at the 2018 rubbertramp rendezvous. Wearing grippy work gloves is helpful to me while extending the side bars and get them nicely tensioned. Also no rain fly is needed. The canvas is very tightly woven and is great at repelling water. The company actually instructs you to hose it down when first setting up, to get the weave to tighten up even more. No issues at all with water getting in. On top of all of the other benefits, canvas just has a more comforting, homey and rustic feel. Springbar tents are an excellent investment.
@@reginathompson4553 Think of reinforcing the stress points with some super glue. Try a test area' to make sure it doesn't negatively react to the various materials.
Hey Bob, there seems to be a lot of hurt ppl in the US and found RVing or camping full-time lifted their mental hurt. I'm glad there are all sorts of options ppl can use to sooth or heal their mental hurting.
Great job Bob and Tina! The zip tie idea is genius. Until now I didn't think a tent was a viable way to do it, but Tina has changed my mind. Another plus for a tent is that sleeping on the ground eliminates the movement that we in RVs feel during a windy night. Personally, I really dislike that and even with the jacks down I can still feel it if it's blowing hard. Another great interview Bob and my thanks to Tina for showing us her home
Hi Bob, I just want to thank you for allowing Tina to share her story and how she was able to cope, live and succeed in your community. I enjoy listening to her how she able to heal and make a good life for herself. I’m curious in how she is doing today considering that this video is 3 years old. Bob, what is the average length of a community member do they stay at your Quartzite site? Some of your videos are around 7 years old. Great work as always. Bless you Bob 🙏. Thank you for sharing
We bought a Springbar because of your video and we are so very pleased! I didn’t tell my husband exactly how much it cost...but after a while I admitted how much it cost and he said...this tent is totally worth it! High praise for sure. Hope she’ll be back at the rtr this year!
The ones on Amazon are made in China as are the Kodiaks. You can buy “Made in the USA” tents on their website, but only selected models. Mine, the Compact 3 is still made in America. I’m familiar with the ones from China since my best friends bought one; it is an excellent tent, the pole set has more tendency to rust but if you keep up on maintenance, it shouldn’t be a huge problem.
@@angelaratzay9034 Because they are in a marriage. They are a team. Honesty and truth matter. Narcissists don't make good partners and don't stay married long.
Somewhat belated. Just viewed this, but this is exactly what I’m preparing to do. I’ve been surprised more don’t, especially being a guy. I love being outside in canvas, the night sounds and breathability can’t be beat.
When I was a kid of the 70's. I would sleep in a canvas tent in my parents backyard in the summer when school was out. My friends would came over and sleep. We had a blast. I would have a cot, night stand and a dresser in the tent. I ran an extension cord for light and my first black and white tv. My dad thought it was a good idea. He said it gives me a way learning to be independent. Dad would sleep out in it with me. Plus we would still go camping with our other tent. Childhood days were fun.
Maria G I'm just the opposite, lol. I would keep the casita over even this tent . No packing and unpacking, no set up, bio bags on the toilet so no black tank. No bears or cougar worries. Ha!
I love this, as I want to holiday in a mini van & have a tent for during the day or when it's all rainy all of a sudden. I think I just found my tent! Thank you so very much!
From South Africa. Tent camping with a trailer /camper-van. Van is the bedroom, and the tent for cooking / living & bathroom factilities, which is the opposite to what most camper's here do.
It makes sense to sleep in the van as u are safe from rape and murders i lived in Johannesburg for 6 months... I would never camp in a tent in South Africa or the USA just use it during the day and sleep in a locable car
My husband and I lived in a tent with snow on the ground even with me in a wheelchair. Almost anything can be done with proper equipment. I love your videos. Someday I will escape. :)
I'm thinking of towing a small camper van and having an annex tent to fit the van. That way you can double your space sleep inside but also lock the van. The problem is security and also the van won't go off-road too well. So I would need an off-road van and tent and then a tow vehicle. It all gets expensive and complicated. The tent and the car are simple and workable. But Australian conditions can be very harsh; in the past few years we've had flooding that's been relentless.
Bob, this is the video which will save me. I was so delighted to listen to you and Tina talk and I even videoed your video. I am so wanting to do this because in 17 months my income will be cut In half, thanks to politicians (need I say more?). I wanted to write an introduction for newbies and spent a long time tonight trying to find where you go to do that. Maybe you can help. This is the perfect answer for me. I have lived in cabins with no running water or heat when I had toddlers and travelled back and forth from NM to the East Coast N.J. where I was born. Had a ranch out here in NM w/38 animals and my favorite place to go years ago was the Sufi encampment in New Lebanon NY where I became a Leader of the Dances of Universal Peace. and also lived in a trailer and also a shed with no amenities. So this tent is like the Taj Mahal and means I don't have to think about giving up my car which has less than 30K miles on it. I have a billion questions. And want to know if I could team up with your caravans. I have crossed the country at least 4 times on wheels. Following on My Path, It is just me and my darlin dachshund, Scootie who was 10 today.
karima gari If you go the tent way, just camp with people that you trust. Be quick to find joy in simple things, be thankful, be flexible, be happy and be hopeful 😊
@@tinavestal2154 I finally saw the message that you left me when I first met you when you were at the RTR or I should say the video of when you were at the RTR. I am definitely going I have already removed the seats for my car I will take your advice and camp with people that I know of course what's might be slightly problematic for me is that I do want to take scootie my dog on some camping trips Aerotek New Mexico is such a beautiful state that I'm thrilled to pieces to know that I can get a senior citizen pass for the year for the state parks so my plan will be to do that next summer not the summer coming I guess let me see or is it oh no not this summer coming this summer of 2020 because I can't get out of my apartment until 2019. I was so thrilled to meet you on TV and I love your spring ❤️❤️❤️ bar.for the time being I have only born a Coleman tents because it is a fast up and it will be winter back here when I go out and I know it'll get warmer as I go to Arizona you know because I will go down there and just spend some days in Ehrenberg with Bob and whoever I can meet down there and then I'm going to head for California because my daughter is only going to be six hundred miles away from me and my sister another 259 miles so that's what I'll be doing in December Christmas New years and part of January egad going up to eureka California at that time of the year maybe if he I have a Honda fit sport don't last but you did say that you camped in your Toyota Corolla so. You are the lady who help me to make up my mind thanks to you and Bob. this is an easy up tent and I can't stand it you know and probably since the way it's going to work out is that I'll come back somewhere to Arizona to camp on the TVA is that what it is travelers you know for the for whenever you know the favor this is that when you live like this you just don't really know what you're going to do immediately and especially since my I have so many months to wait till we've I'm just so excited that I put up. I made the video and now I have to figure out how to see if I haven't even seen it myself yet best of luck to you maybe I'll see you at another RTR hoping all is well in Montana karima
I decided on the same rig but have been holding off on the Springbar purchase. This confirms my choices. Thank you Tina! My minivan is almost ready so I'd better order the tent and get west.
Tina seems like an emotionally strong woman being taken to her limits and handling it with grace. I wish I could give her a hug. There are a lot of great people to meet out on the road. I've seen some spacious functional canvas tents used by fishermen and hunters that are to be envied. It's not a bad way to live. It just needs to be one that can be erected easily. But erecting a tent isn't much harder than any other outdoor space that RVers put up. I'm sure, with practice, it becomes a science and goes up and down quickly. If you're alone, you just need to choose one like Tina's, that can be carried and erected by one person. The newer tents go up pretty easily.
Diana Cryder You said it Dash that’s what I was thinking too. I realize why I’ve been depressed and unhappy because when I even go to a park and walk in the woods a while I feel better. I know nature is a cure for my soul. Knowing this I just purchased a cheap tent and have been lifting my spirits picking up other necessities to venture off for at least a couple days. I greatly admire Tina’s spirit.
I used to use the zip ties, but switched to a good quality wire, then I turn it once on one of the closures and it's there for the next day. I have a SUV two room tent...connects to the opened back hatch of my Envoy!! Love, love it. Leaving on the 2nd from Virginia to Mt. Rushmore and everything west! Happy tenting!
That's what I have done before, and about to do again! I am getting a 6-man instant tent, then I will attach a tarp on the open van backdoor, then tie it off to the tent to have a little outside area between them with an awning.🤘😊
I think it's great to have the option of either. I've been sleeping in tent, with gear in the SUV & cargo box. Since I only boondock (mostly) on BLM land, the thought just occurred to me that I might sleep better when it's windy/stormy or whatever if I were to switch that around.
I thank you for this one because I have a large Tent and all my Camping Gear so that is now an option while traveling and saving on rent, power. etc to save for a used RV or Van. I have to do some repairs on my car first but I now feel closer to making the leap in full time living with Nature and you all. My Tent is not Canvas which is what I'd rather use, so I may sell the 7 man tent I have now and buy a good Springbar Tent too. I sure wish I had my Daddy's old Military Canvas Tents now. I may look at a Military Surplus Store too. Great ideas Bob as usual. Happy, Safe Travels Tina. I hope to meet you all in the near future. Sending hugs and love to all.
I have been using spring bar tents for over 35 years I have passed several of them on to my children and bought my most recent one around three years ago.
plus using zip ties makes it a fire hazard. Granted if you did have the scissors or knife right there you could just cut the zip ties quicker than fiddling with the caribiner... idk
The real encouragement I get from almost all your videos is that the people you interview. I have to say the women are not only beautiful they are also dignified, classy, good natured, intelligent, well kept and put together. It is undeniable testament to the life they chose. I would like to include her little dog. Often they are viewed as very fragile. Yet, here one is doing just fine out in the "wild"
Insightful comment. Consider the spiders web, it seems so fragile and yet it compares to steel when it comes to tensile strength, which is the largest stress that a material can withstand before breaking...Blessings
Between what I have learned from you and Carolyn I feel I have the courage and I'm well prepared to start the next adventure of my life. You are a godsend and you are enriching the lives of countless people. I'm hitting the road in December but before I go I'm taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to buy my gear. I'm definitely using your links to order as my small way of giving back for all you have given me. This planet is better because of you.
Love how that zipper goes and how that flap you know we're cuz dust and stuff that that's the bad thing about a tent but hers is got that flap which is very nice nice build have fun Northern California
I've been tent camping on and off for 40+ years with many types of tents. This is not a back packing tent. The whole set-up is quite heavy. But if you are a car camper or have an off road rig of some type, you can't beat a Springbar tent. I have the 10x10 version and put a stove jack in it for "hot tent" (wood burning stove) camping. It is the only tent I would now ever own. They are also designs to be a one person set-up.
My experience is that it's helpful to decide what you're doing, back packing or car camping and gear up appropriately. In fact it might be useful to have two sets of gear, one for each situation if you do both. Most people seem to be car camping of some form and they might as well take advantage of the fact. There's no need to sleep on the ground, have tiny tents, etc. Little dome tents are great for the backpack trek out, it's hard to over state the ability to stand up straight in tent if you can have it. Or the difference between even an real air mattress/cot and sleeping bag/sleep almost on the ground situation.
Hi Rex. Can you comment on the stove jack? Was that an option from the company, or did you have to install it? If it's your install any comments on how you did it would be great? Thanks.
The company I purchased the stove from( Winnerwell) supplied the silicone jack which I then installed. There are several videos on TH-cam that can show you far better than I could ever try to explain. If you don't already have your tent I would call the tent company and have them install one while they are making it. A couple of other notes to those interested in a Springbar tent. They have all different sizes and will even work with you to design at tent to meet your needs if that is case. The "High Line" series is there price tent and made outside the US to there specifications. I don't know for certain but I think they are made to compete with the Kodiak China made) brand that do tend to run a little less $ than the American made version of the Springbar.
I have the smallest model of a springbar tent .It's wonderful , I have owned scores of tents and springbar is tops .Have had mine setup in moderate rain and up to 35 mph winds with zero problems . They are on the heavy side .It just feels good to be in,it feels natural and soft .
I keep telling my 31 yr old son that living in a tent is doable. But hes afraid to try it. He definitely do not have enough money to buy an RV. This is a good way to start out and save a few bucks.
Hello Tina. Just ran across this video. Wow, I'm so impressed and encouraged to move forward and experience this lifestyle. Just about lost all patience participating in the rat race and grind with no fulfillment or contentment.
Good quality tents are a great option. Speaking of mental state, it is so wonderful to wake up with the sun, and have that healing light coming through. We have lived in canvas wall tents before, and that was one of the most positive aspects.
Getting away from society and living in the desert did wonders for my mental , physical and spiritual health. I wish Tina health and happiness.
Kudos to Tina for not being ashamed of using a tent. Save your money and time and stick to the tent when possible.
I used to be "homeless" back in the late 1990s, and my rig was based on what I could carry on my Trek Bicycle and in my slightly customized BOB Yak Trailer. I had a quality North Face tent, but I rarely ever used it. I would typically only set it up if the weather was forcing the issue, otherwise I preferred to just lie on a large tube tent as a groundsheet, and use a "slip tent", which was sort of a nylon bag to "slip" your sleeping bag into.
I was staying around Flagstaff, Arizona at the time and I knew of several places in Coconino National Forest that I could camp for free, and because I always kept my campsites clean (being a firm believer in "pack it in, pack it out") and always went to a different clearing in the woods that I knew about each night (thus never breaking the "Primitive Camping" daily stay limit rules), the National Forest Service Rangers let me stay all summer.
But when winter comes in Flagstaff, it's time to get indoors. At 7,200 feet, the winters there are brutal.
This kind of video is way more interesting to me than ones showing people in $200,000 Transit vans built out with every creature comfort. Thanks for posting this!
I found this very moving. You can see there’s a lot going on there with Tina and rather than scrimp and save or take out a loan, she got the dream accomplished. I have never considered myself a tent kinda gal but I have to admit she is onto something here, she’s got a roomy little studio apartment. Would love to see how the tent goes up. Tina, all the best to you !!
She definitely was tugging at my heart string. I could feel her heavy mind as she was talking and see it in her eyes. I pray she is finding peace with some happiness in her choices. 💕
I love meeting women who are facing their inner selves without the clutter of city living. I also need to see how she puts up a tent as one person - this is a big issue. Also - sending light and love from the Ozarks 💚
I love tents, just concerned for her safety from 2 or 4 legged animals. At least carry Bear spray. * Also invest in a (Bear Fence). 😊
God bless her and protect her.
(AMEN)
She needs to protect herself...............just in case of an emergency in which God might not come........... better safe than sorry😮
The week before I went out to Quartzsite this year (2024) for the RTR, I was trying to figure out the best way to work in the bathroom situation. I planned on camping out of my SUV and bringing my "poop tent" but knew there wouldn't be a whole lot of options of trees to tie that tent to. In discussing it with a friend who is also an experienced dispersed camper, she said, "Why don't you just get a cheap popup tent and use that?" Had never dawned on me to use my popup tent (which I already owned) for a bathroom/dressing room area. Game changer! And not only that, that tent "held my place" at my campsite when I had to drive into town. I highly recommend having a fully enclosed popup tent on hand! I did use it as my bathroom/dressing room area, and slept on my very nice no-build bed arrangement in my SUV. Worked wonderfully!
Are you staying in a campsite where you can use your tent? If you use your tent as bathroom, the ground should be wet after using, is it OK in campsite?
Great tent ... lovely lady ...may she always be safe !!!!
The zip tie for security is an excellent idea and something I had not considered. Much thanks.
For what she said, yeah. But for intruders, wild animals, etc., it wouldn't help much, if at all. You should never keep food in your tent if you have a car you can lock it up in. If not, you should tie up in a tree. In Montana, there are bears, wolves, moose, wolverines, badgers, raccoons, etc., and they can shred your tent in seconds. Then you might also have to deal with weirdos. No matter where you go in this country, there are plenty of weirdos.
I'm not trying scare anyone, but you have to think "Safety First!" when camping anywhere that there are wild animals. If you see any, keep your distance and make a lot of noise.
@@Bigfoot-px9gjThank goodness I'm not the only one who's trumpeting for people's safety. Out there in the world is no disneyland, Enjoy.
Life but please wake up people
I lived in a tent for a year and a half through ice storms, snow storms, rain for days and the heat. It’s a very doable solution when needed. Mine was stationary, so I made a level platform with pallets, deck-painted plywood over that and then set the tent on that inside the tent, I laid insulation and then Oak tongue and groove flooring. Then I put down a rug for two. I made the walls framed in on the inside, so that I could hang quilts on every side of my bed area. My tent had two rooms. Some months I only had candles to burn before going to bed as my heat. At the time I had one cat and two dogs. It’s an experience I treasure. I know God was present, and gave me many ideas of how to survive comfortably! Thank you Tina, for sharing your story!
Wow! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story!! I love the quilt idea. What a resilient woman!
@@GrumpyGrannysGoatsNGardens is this tina?
I could just squeeze her gentle soul , what a brave women ! I can see her journey though her eyes
We still camp with our 10x10 Springbar that we purchased while living in Utah in 1985, she's as good as the day we bought her!
momma2ski, Holy Cow! That's staying a lot! 😊 The key is probably to always put it away Dry.
Yes, that's what it says at their website. So what happens if it rains overnight and you have to leave in your minivan with wet canvas?? I'm thinking about buying this tent to add to my minivan, but would be a mess to toss in there when wet.
Kathleen Dittmer you'll have to set it up again when it's not raining out to dry even if that's in your own yard. It'll mold and mildew which will ruin the canvas.
Yes, drying canvas is a must. I camped when it rained for days. Guess you drive til you find sunshine, then dry the tent.
This looks nearly identical to the Coleman tent we had back in the 80s.
Bob my favourite vids are the ones of women on their own, how they do it. It gives me so much courage to know there are other women out there. One day I hope you do a vid of a Canadian woman on her own because it's so much different, we can't always be in the warm weather of the USA. I would love to know how other women are doing it. We face all the challenges our sisters in the States do, with lower incomes then men all our lives, divorced, left with nothing, or personal choices that we wish we never made, and we get on in years and don't know what/where/how to live on our own and make our money stretch and unable or not wanting to commit to some sort of retirement home that takes all the rest of our money, where the years just whittle away in dullness. This woman is a tremendous example of honouring the female spirit, facing fears, doing with less. Bless you Bob for showing her, and thanks to her for demonstrating how she does it.
c sikomas Bob makes videos of women for women. Bob's website has a forum FOR WOMEN ONLY!!
Bob has a RTR in January FOR WOMEN ONLY.
Bob is truly the best friend a woman could ever have. A Godsend, as it were.
Bob sure loves the ladies
I understand what you mean by living with less and trying to figure out how to make ends meet! We give our time to raising our children and being a wife and working isn’t always available in some areas! I hope you are doing ok and I wish you all the best!
arthur bellington Googlecalendar don't go there please. She is correct for a variety of reasons. I left a 40+yr.sales job to care 4 aging Mother now deceased. 56 trying to rebuild from ground zero. Wages rediculously low! Where I was at 16!
Needless to say, if a man can lift 50lbs.& do labor there's ample jobs for a man to make a stable living!
Hey C. Bob has done vids with Canadian women and also at least two from Europe who are here in the U.S . Keep watching his past videos and you will run into them. How are Canadian women being on their own, different from U.S. women? I would really like to know. Thanks.
I am glad to see a tent review. For those just trying to dip their toes this is the way to go.
Yes . I can't make a decision like buying a rig . I got a tent . I haven't camped since I was a kid ,with my parents . I have got to learn to get out .
Without common sense and being prepared for any emergency and for our protection while dipping our toes, leads to a better experience and no catastrophe especially in today's world
Last Summer, it was so hot that we just put up our 6 person tent out in the yard and slept out there all Summer and into the fall. We bought a self-erecting tent from Walmart for $99 about 6 years ago. I had no idea how good it would be and it has lasted. You can stand up in it and there's room for a double cot with a big air mattress (Megamat). I slept so good listening to the wind in the Cottonwoods and the crickets. We live way out in the boonies so no other noise except for Great Horned Owls and every now and then it would rain at night which is the best sleeping.
Very nice quality tent. Nature heals absolutely.
Having travelled with a tent in the past, it's easily doable. Spent 2 and a half years doing so. Currently, my sister and I are doing the same again. We each have spent the last 11 months living out of the back of 2, old Volvo wagons(240 series), with a trailer on the back for water(400 litres, travel in remote Australia, hot and bone dry) and other gear, fridge/freezer, solar panels and batteries etc.. Use a tarp to keep out of the sun. So yes, both living in a tent and/or a small vehicle, is more than possible, it's achievable! With dogs and even cats, in tow! 🙂
I would love to hear more about traveling with cats. I have three at the moment, two of whom I could not live without. I worry about them and their quality of life on the road.
Wow, very impressive. And so organized. 😊
Do you use the smaller backpack tents or a larger canvas tent? If the latter...what brand/model are you using.
LedLass My thoughts too - but I knew my travelling would be curtailed when I rescued my cat. So be it, he keeps me sane and he wouldn’t cope with travelling so I do short trips and get someone to look after him. 🙂👍
Damnnnn buddy you are a beast lol. Doing what are you are here in the U.S. would be simple, well not simple but doable, buttt you are doing it in Australia.. I couldnt imagine the heat alone that you deal with!! But id love to see some videos and know more about your life style!
I have winter camped in snow for extended periods, and there is one thing about living in a tent that few seem to mention. ALWAYS, sleep with a sharp knife to be able to cut your way out of a tent in case of fire or other emergency. Aside from that, I love winter tent living.
I have this tent and lived out of it for 6 months in the desert and mountains. It held up well and Springbar is a responsive and helpful company.
What size do you have? I'm still debating what size to get.
Krazykatmom 1014 10x10 floor with 6 feet ceilings. I don’t remember the model name. It was a lot of space for one person. Very heavy when folded up.
I’m looking at the 10x10 Classic Jack Springbar. If I’m going to be living in it for long periods of time, I want the extra room. Also, it has storage mesh pockets, overhead mesh storage and loops/grommets to attach/hang things from. Great tent.
I think it is very important to continue to share stories about single women and all of their diverse living situations, especially women in tents to show that women can do all of this independently. Thank you for sharing this.
This woman is not living in a tent alone. She is on a trip and is camping at the RTR where there are many people around.
@@GodIsLove5bc A good idea for anyone. This can be arranged. God IS love! :)
@@GodIsLove5bc I think Lisa said independently; not alone. Plus she has a guard dog. I heard it. Big difference.
Sorry this is scary as single women heck no unless u have a gun . Some ppl are lucky not to be harm other not
@@GodIsLove5bc What does "RTR" mean?
I have that same tent but it is made by Kodiak! It is an excellent tent. I paid $600 for mine, but it also has a lifetime warranty and it has heavy steel tubes. It is an amazing tent. Mine is 10x10. I've been through some really bad rain storms and not one drop of rain inside. I've had mine for 3 years now.
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I used to fasten all three zippers together like that when our kids were growing up. It was mostly to keep any of them from getting out without a commotion. Back then there were no such thing as zip ties and I used a little luggage lock. We always had a knife handy in case we needed out fast. My husband always thought I was ridiculous doing that. It's cool to see someone else do the same.
After watching this video I just had to comment that " Tina " is a very real Inspiration to those whom would like to enjoy the Camping Experience. Tina is so very well organized in how to make it all function and work. I want to wish her all the best in her future!
My father purchased a springbar tent back in the early 60's. It has been on many outings, and is still in great condition. They build quality tents.
Jeff kendall, Holy Cow! That's incredible!
"Always put away Dry!" 😊
I've experienced rainy nights up in the mountains over the years. This tent has always kept me dry on camping trips. Even when snow-blizzard's punctuated deer hunts I have slept dry. My father takes good-care of everything he owns. This tent gets cleaned and put away dry.
Yes, the long life of your tent is testament to that.
I still have my dad's tent from the early 60s. It's a Ted Wiilliams by Sears, so not nearly as nice, but the canvas has held up all these years.
I'd love to see an update on her! I was worried about snakes, spiders, etc getting into a tent, but it looks like that tent covers the bases. Thanks for this.
im terrified of spiders. I want to get outdoors, but I dont because of that. But that tent looks rock solid.
She’s so right - getting back into your circadian rhythm is crucial to mental health. Get up with sun, go to bed when it’s dark.
New term to me circadim rhythm, will have to look that up. 🎉
That's my goal. I've been a night shift nurse for over 30 years. I need the circadian rhythm
I have intense insomnia & have many nights that I can’t sleep until 5am. I can’t wait to get back out to nature’s rhythm. She’s an amazing lady! I hope I get to meet some of these great people I’ve seen on here. Unfortunately, most videos are really old - great info, but not sure I’ll ever run into them.
Healing, I liked that part! That beautiful lady saved herself; God bless her! This is the best channel on TH-cam!
We can’t rely on corporate America to save us. We have to save ourselves…
Tinas got a great thing going! Very impressed! I choked up when she talked about saving her mental state. I also liked how thorough Tina was about the specifics of what it's like being in that tent in all kinds of weather. Also like what a minimalist she is and how she doesn't carry a lot of extra stuff w her
I know what it is like, i has a similar need to save my mental state from the ravages of civilization. I refer to it as civilization stress disorder
She's still living in a house but goes and does this from time to time. See the description above.
This person appears very kind and content. Tina has made a nice home, and has the option of using and living in the vehicle also. Best wishes to Tina. Great video, Bob.
Tina, keep up your head...you will heal and
Find your strenght...
Just give it time and listen to your innerchild.
Big hugh
Jane from holland😘
Freedom is living with out debt!
Truer words have never been spoken Jerry.
Yes......... isn't Freedom also being safe, being able to protect yourself, just in case if an emergency arises?
Great video, would never have thought of a tent, another great option for people who cannot afford a van or RV to start off with.
Tina is a very self-aware, and she is being true to herself with her lifestyle. She is an inspiration!
Thank you Bob!
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This was a wonderful video but I think you buried the lead. To me the most interesting part was at the end when she said she was able to use this with her Toyota Corolla. Thank you so much to Tina and yourself for doing this video. It was very helpful.
I have this same tent and camped in it for the first time this past week. It was very windy in the canyon I was camping in and the tent felt very secure and handled the wind just fine. Thank you for this great video. I’ve been thinking about going on my own long term adventure but wondered if tenting would be the right way to go. This lady has it down and I’m going to follow her lead.
Maggie Frazier Hi, what is the name of this tent, I would love to order it 😊
Maggie, me too.. I am the woman with the very long reply up top. Currently living in NM and am definitely doing this. I would do it now but I am locked in a lease. I absolutely love this tent especially since you can stand in it. She said she uses it with a Toyota. I have a Honda Fit Sport with a hitch on the back. I am psyched.
I would love to hear from you. Karima
@@morticiaaddams5285 Springbar tent. The link is in the description up top ☺
I have tent camped for many many years using canvas years ago and then switching to nylon with the second fly on top for rain. They are great but remember when in state park mountains they do not protect you from bears like a van would. Yikes!!!
She's a Sweetheart Pray she's Happy an SAFE
I started out living in my car then moved into a tent and enjoyed it. Now I have an RV but still miss being in my ⛺. I would rather live in my tent almost all year except winter. Bob's channel has helped me a lot and continues to do so.
Yes and he says that 2 hours from Tucson further west, you can stay on Native American land for $42 a day in one payment for the year and you get all the amenities you could want, water, internet, Verizon, garbage. So it would be $586 for the year. Too hot for the summer but have wheels and tent we could just go boondocking. This is the happiest I have felt in a long time.
Live in Washington State.
I'm done with living in doors $$$is killing me.
I grew up camping in one of those tents. Never realized how great they are.
Love this tent and set up. Like a one room studio with head room. Fantastic 🎉
Wow...that's so awesome...very informative Tina. Thank you for your input. Looking into this living situation as temp house while building COB
I was on the fence between Kodiak and SpringBar. Her comments have swayed me. Spring Bar it is!
Wow...I think that is the best tent I've ever seen! Between that heavy duty fabric, both outer and inner zippers, and her ziptie hack, I can see why she feels secure in there. Great video!
You can tell that is a quality tent. I really want to buy a van, but it's nice to know that this is a option to.
Christine Huff I want to know if she can set up the tent by herself? It looks too big for one person to do alone. No rain fly? Canvas is heavy, I've seen some with holes for woodstoves and in the snow. Good info and video.
I don't mean to butt in, but I am planning to start this lifestyle with a Toyota Tacoma and a Springbar tent like this one (I have the Campsite 3 model). I'm a female, 5'1" tall. I am able to set up this tent by myself! I practiced several times in my backyard, and used it at the 2018 rubbertramp rendezvous. Wearing grippy work gloves is helpful to me while extending the side bars and get them nicely tensioned. Also no rain fly is needed. The canvas is very tightly woven and is great at repelling water. The company actually instructs you to hose it down when first setting up, to get the weave to tighten up even more. No issues at all with water getting in. On top of all of the other benefits, canvas just has a more comforting, homey and rustic feel. Springbar tents are an excellent investment.
I love your show and I think Tina is great. Tina, life is so crazy.. I feel like doing the same as you. Take care you are nice.
@@recoveringsoul755 Their website has a video on set up.
@@reginathompson4553 Think of reinforcing the stress points with some super glue. Try a test area' to make sure it doesn't negatively react to the various materials.
Hey Bob, there seems to be a lot of hurt ppl in the US and found RVing or camping full-time lifted their mental hurt. I'm glad there are all sorts of options ppl can use to sooth or heal their mental hurting.
Great job Bob and Tina! The zip tie idea is genius. Until now I didn't think a tent was a viable way to do it, but Tina has changed my mind. Another plus for a tent is that sleeping on the ground eliminates the movement that we in RVs feel during a windy night. Personally, I really dislike that and even with the jacks down I can still feel it if it's blowing hard. Another great interview Bob and my thanks to Tina for showing us her home
Harold Fitz, that's a good point. I hadn't thought about that. Thanks 😊
Hi Bob, I just want to thank you for allowing Tina to share her story and how she was able to cope, live and succeed in your community. I enjoy listening to her how she able to heal and make a good life for herself. I’m curious in how she is doing today considering that this video is 3 years old. Bob, what is the average length of a community member do they stay at your Quartzite site? Some of your videos are around 7 years old. Great work as always. Bless you Bob 🙏. Thank you for sharing
We bought a Springbar because of your video and we are so very pleased! I didn’t tell my husband exactly how much it cost...but after a while I admitted how much it cost and he said...this tent is totally worth it! High praise for sure. Hope she’ll be back at the rtr this year!
They are made in China too. This video is misleading!
The ones on Amazon are made in China as are the Kodiaks. You can buy “Made in the USA” tents on their website, but only selected models. Mine, the Compact 3 is still made in America. I’m familiar with the ones from China since my best friends bought one; it is an excellent tent, the pole set has more tendency to rust but if you keep up on maintenance, it shouldn’t be a huge problem.
Glad you got your husband's approval why would you need it?
@@angelaratzay9034 Because they are in a marriage. They are a team. Honesty and truth matter. Narcissists don't make good partners and don't stay married long.
Somewhat belated. Just viewed this, but this is exactly what I’m preparing to do. I’ve been surprised more don’t, especially being a guy. I love being outside in canvas, the night sounds and breathability can’t be beat.
Nothing compares to sleeping under canvas 😴
When I was a kid of the 70's. I would sleep in a canvas tent in my parents backyard in the summer when school was out. My friends would came over and sleep. We had a blast. I would have a cot, night stand and a dresser in the tent. I ran an extension cord for light and my first black and white tv. My dad thought it was a good idea. He said it gives me a way learning to be independent. Dad would sleep out in it with me. Plus we would still go camping with our other tent. Childhood days were fun.
Holy crap that tent is nice as heck. So much room inside.
That is one rugged tent!! I don't usually like tents because they feel flimsy. This changes the game. Thanks you guys😘
Maria G I'm just the opposite, lol. I would keep the casita over even this tent . No packing and unpacking, no set up, bio bags on the toilet so no black tank. No bears or cougar worries. Ha!
@@Maria-In-Motion have you considered a pop up tent trailer?
I love this, as I want to holiday in a mini van & have a tent for during the day or when it's all rainy all of a sudden.
I think I just found my tent!
Thank you so very much!
I love to camp and also have a Springbar tent. It would be fun to meet up with Tina if she is still doing this.
Hard to believe that tent is 5 yrs old at the interview. Amazing quality 😊
From South Africa. Tent camping with a trailer /camper-van. Van is the bedroom, and the tent for cooking / living & bathroom factilities, which is the opposite to what most camper's here do.
It makes sense to sleep in the van as u are safe from rape and murders i lived in Johannesburg for 6 months... I would never camp in a tent in South Africa or the USA just use it during the day and sleep in a locable car
Sleeping in car is safer.
I love this woman and her lifestyle!
My husband and I lived in a tent with snow on the ground even with me in a wheelchair. Almost anything can be done with proper equipment. I love your videos. Someday I will escape. :)
I really like this. I’ve browsed for an update on her. Haven’t found one. She’s sold me a tent. 👍✌️
Me as well; just bought a Springbar Vagabond two days ago.
I really like the idea of having BOTH a decent van AND a good quality tent. It gives you more Safety/Comfort options... especially in bear territory.
I'm thinking of towing a small camper van and having an annex tent to fit the van. That way you can double your space sleep inside but also lock the van. The problem is security and also the van won't go off-road too well. So I would need an off-road van and tent and then a tow vehicle. It all gets expensive and complicated. The tent and the car are simple and workable. But Australian conditions can be very harsh; in the past few years we've had flooding that's been relentless.
Yes, I was so impressed by this video I bought a Teton Sports Mesa 10 X 10 Canvas Tent. Very pricy, but worth every penny. 👍
I really like what she said about getting away from mental clutter. Plenty of room for her and her puppy.
I carried a kodiak,
Very very similar. It was great 60 mph wind, no problem,
You go girl enjoy life for what it has to offer beautiful tent beautiful smile God bless and take care
Bob, this is the video which will save me. I was so delighted to listen to you and Tina talk and I even videoed your video. I am so wanting to do this because in 17 months my income will be cut In half, thanks to politicians (need I say more?). I wanted to write an introduction for newbies and spent a long time tonight trying to find where you go to do that. Maybe you can help. This is the perfect answer for me. I have lived in cabins with no running water or heat when I had toddlers and travelled back and forth from NM to the East Coast N.J. where I was born. Had a ranch out here in NM w/38 animals and my favorite place to go years ago was the Sufi encampment in New Lebanon NY where I became a Leader of the Dances of Universal Peace. and also lived in a trailer and also a shed with no amenities. So this tent is like the Taj Mahal and means I don't have to think about giving up my car which has less than 30K miles on it. I have a billion questions. And want to know if I could team up with your caravans. I have crossed the country at least 4 times on wheels. Following on My Path, It is just me and my darlin dachshund, Scootie who was 10 today.
www.cheaprvliving.com/caravans/caravan-locations/
karima gari If you go the tent way, just camp with people that you trust.
Be quick to find joy in simple things, be thankful, be flexible, be happy and be hopeful 😊
@@tinavestal2154 I finally saw the message that you left me when I first met you when you were at the RTR or I should say the video of when you were at the RTR. I am definitely going I have already removed the seats for my car I will take your advice and camp with people that I know of course what's might be slightly problematic for me is that I do want to take scootie my dog on some camping trips Aerotek New Mexico is such a beautiful state that I'm thrilled to pieces to know that I can get a senior citizen pass for the year for the state parks so my plan will be to do that next summer not the summer coming I guess let me see or is it oh no not this summer coming this summer of 2020 because I can't get out of my apartment until 2019. I was so thrilled to meet you on TV and I love your spring ❤️❤️❤️ bar.for the time being I have only born a Coleman tents because it is a fast up and it will be winter back here when I go out and I know it'll get warmer as I go to Arizona you know because I will go down there and just spend some days in Ehrenberg with Bob and whoever I can meet down there and then I'm going to head for California because my daughter is only going to be six hundred miles away from me and my sister another 259 miles so that's what I'll be doing in December Christmas New years and part of January egad going up to eureka California at that time of the year maybe if he I have a Honda fit sport don't last but you did say that you camped in your Toyota Corolla so. You are the lady who help me to make up my mind thanks to you and Bob. this is an easy up tent and I can't stand it you know and probably since the way it's going to work out is that I'll come back somewhere to Arizona to camp on the TVA is that what it is travelers you know for the for whenever you know the favor this is that when you live like this you just don't really know what you're going to do immediately and especially since my I have so many months to wait till we've I'm just so excited that I put up. I made the video and now I have to figure out how to see if I haven't even seen it myself yet best of luck to you maybe I'll see you at another RTR hoping all is well in Montana karima
Such a nice person. She really keeps things nice. That tent she has had for years & it looks brand new. Thanks for the video.
What a lovely woman. I'm so glad she found some healing thru this lifestyle. Wishing her the best.
I decided on the same rig but have been holding off on the Springbar purchase. This confirms my choices. Thank you Tina! My minivan is almost ready so I'd better order the tent and get west.
this is nice one from awhile ago.. the good old days are right now my friends! stay upbeat and open
I am very impressed with this tent!! I wish her happiness and peace. You also!!!
I liked the comparison between the Spring bar and the Kodiak tents makes me reconsider my choices
Love this tent idea, and if she can do it in Montana, it can be done anywhere, thx for the insight
The sound of the zipper ….great memories camping ❤️
Tina seems like an emotionally strong woman being taken to her limits and handling it with grace. I wish I could give her a hug. There are a lot of great people to meet out on the road.
I've seen some spacious functional canvas tents used by fishermen and hunters that are to be envied. It's not a bad way to live. It just needs to be one that can be erected easily. But erecting a tent isn't much harder than any other outdoor space that RVers put up. I'm sure, with practice, it becomes a science and goes up and down quickly. If you're alone, you just need to choose one like Tina's, that can be carried and erected by one person. The newer tents go up pretty easily.
Diana Cryder You said it Dash that’s what I was thinking too. I realize why I’ve been depressed and unhappy because when I even go to a park and walk in the woods a while I feel better. I know nature is a cure for my soul. Knowing this I just purchased a cheap tent and have been lifting my spirits picking up other necessities to venture off for at least a couple days. I greatly admire Tina’s spirit.
Love it and I understand. I’m not in a tent… yet but I absolutely love my skoolie. No bugs. I use pest control. I love it.
Congrats Tina you seem like a lovely women goodluck with your travels
My son did same thing. But he had a car not a van. NICE 😁✌❤
I worked in Tanzania Africa & we had all our quarters in tents . My office was in a tent. It was very comfortable. A very enjoyabe experience.
I used to use the zip ties, but switched to a good quality wire, then I turn it once on one of the closures and it's there for the next day. I have a SUV two room tent...connects to the opened back hatch of my Envoy!! Love, love it. Leaving on the 2nd from Virginia to Mt. Rushmore and everything west! Happy tenting!
I’ve had a Springbar since 1989. It’s got lots of use including surviving two tornados in the Midwest. Most of my kids have one now too.
Larry Putman, WOW, that's saying something! Thank you
Tina brave woman last time I slept in a tent I was SCARED BTW you are beautiful Tina 😊
my cousin lives out of a mini van. he sets up a tent just to hold his gear, then sleeps in the van.
agree that is what I do when I go to music festivals.
I think I would do that the other way around if it were me. Sleep in a tent and store my gear in a locked van.
I think that is the best way,
That's what I have done before, and about to do again! I am getting a 6-man instant tent, then I will attach a tarp on the open van backdoor, then tie it off to the tent to have a little outside area between them with an awning.🤘😊
I think it's great to have the option of either. I've been sleeping in tent, with gear in the SUV & cargo box. Since I only boondock (mostly) on BLM land, the thought just occurred to me that I might sleep better when it's windy/stormy or whatever if I were to switch that around.
Health and Happiness. Being in the sun heals your body. Natural Vit. D!
Thank you Tina for the encouragement 🙏🏼
What a lovely person she is. I’m getting that tent!
We have a Springbar tent. They are incredible! We don't live in one, but they are super easy to set up, and everything she mentions.
i been in montanna in winter ,it its no joke ,that must be a great tent
I thank you for this one because I have a large Tent and all my Camping Gear so that is now an option while traveling and saving on rent, power. etc to save for a used RV or Van. I have to do some repairs on my car first but I now feel closer to making the leap in full time living with Nature and you all. My Tent is not Canvas which is what I'd rather use, so I may sell the 7 man tent I have now and buy a good Springbar Tent too. I sure wish I had my Daddy's old Military Canvas Tents now. I may look at a Military Surplus Store too. Great ideas Bob as usual. Happy, Safe Travels Tina. I hope to meet you all in the near future. Sending hugs and love to all.
I have been using spring bar tents for over 35 years I have passed several of them on to my children and bought my most recent one around three years ago.
Video is very informative, thank you. Tina is to be admired, she is resourceful. And, she is cute!
Being a Montanan living the outdoors and camping. I love that you shared this thank you
Use a caribiner clip instead of zip ties. You can unhook it quickly without having to find the scissors, and it's reusable. :-) Nice tent.
Carabiners have so many uses! Great idea!
plus using zip ties makes it a fire hazard. Granted if you did have the scissors or knife right there you could just cut the zip ties quicker than fiddling with the caribiner... idk
The real encouragement I get from almost all your videos is that the people you interview. I have to say the women are not only beautiful they are also dignified, classy, good natured, intelligent, well kept and put together. It is undeniable testament to the life they chose. I would like to include her little dog. Often they are viewed as very fragile. Yet, here one is doing just fine out in the "wild"
Insightful comment. Consider the spiders web, it seems so fragile and yet it compares to steel when it comes to tensile strength, which is the largest stress that a material can withstand before breaking...Blessings
@Tina Tina! thats the name of the beauty in the video. Your reference to spiderwebs makes me think you are her. Either way thanks for your reply.
Between what I have learned from you and Carolyn I feel I have the courage and I'm well prepared to start the next adventure of my life. You are a godsend and you are enriching the lives of countless people. I'm hitting the road in December but before I go I'm taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to buy my gear. I'm definitely using your links to order as my small way of giving back for all you have given me. This planet is better because of you.
Love how that zipper goes and how that flap you know we're cuz dust and stuff that that's the bad thing about a tent but hers is got that flap which is very nice nice build have fun Northern California
I've been tent camping on and off for 40+ years with many types of tents. This is not a back packing tent. The whole set-up is quite heavy. But if you are a car camper or have an off road rig of some type, you can't beat a Springbar tent. I have the 10x10 version and put a stove jack in it for "hot tent" (wood burning stove) camping. It is the only tent I would now ever own. They are also designs to be a one person set-up.
My experience is that it's helpful to decide what you're doing, back packing or car camping and gear up appropriately. In fact it might be useful to have two sets of gear, one for each situation if you do both. Most people seem to be car camping of some form and they might as well take advantage of the fact. There's no need to sleep on the ground, have tiny tents, etc. Little dome tents are great for the backpack trek out, it's hard to over state the ability to stand up straight in tent if you can have it. Or the difference between even an real air mattress/cot and sleeping bag/sleep almost on the ground situation.
I just asked that question, lol. I have had canvas tents before and they can be heavy. I was wondering if she could set it up by herself. Thanks.
Star, go to the link and watch the set up video the company did. I'm sure I could set one up, and I'm 5ft tall and not exactly young. : )
Hi Rex. Can you comment on the stove jack? Was that an option from the company, or did you have to install it? If it's your install any comments on how you did it would be great? Thanks.
The company I purchased the stove from( Winnerwell) supplied the silicone jack which I then installed. There are several videos on TH-cam that can show you far better than I could ever try to explain. If you don't already have your tent I would call the tent company and have them install one while they are making it. A couple of other notes to those interested in a Springbar tent. They have all different sizes and will even work with you to design at tent to meet your needs if that is case. The "High Line" series is there price tent and made outside the US to there specifications. I don't know for certain but I think they are made to compete with the Kodiak China made) brand that do tend to run a little less $ than the American made version of the Springbar.
I have the smallest model of a springbar tent .It's wonderful , I have owned scores of tents and springbar is tops .Have had mine setup in moderate rain and up to 35 mph winds with zero problems . They are on the heavy side .It just feels good to be in,it feels natural and soft .
Nice tent and another smart lady living the frugally.....
You know Blanca, we really don't have a choice. I believe that Tina has made a difference in a lot of lives today. I am psyched.
I keep telling my 31 yr old son that living in a tent is doable. But hes afraid to try it. He definitely do not have enough money to buy an RV. This is a good way to start out and save a few bucks.
Hello Tina. Just ran across this video. Wow, I'm so impressed and encouraged to move forward and experience this lifestyle. Just about lost all patience participating in the rat race and grind with no fulfillment or contentment.
I lived in a tent for 3 months during the summer to get away. It was awesome!
What a nice rig and nicely set up.
Absolutely love and admire her honesty
Good quality tents are a great option. Speaking of mental state, it is so wonderful to wake up with the sun, and have that healing light coming through. We have lived in canvas wall tents before, and that was one of the most positive aspects.