MY SOLO CAR CAMPING SETUP | Sleeping System, Cooking System & Accessories | Subaru Outback
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- MY SOLO CAR CAMPING SETUP | Sleeping System, Cooking System & Accessories | Subaru Outback // Now that I’ve converted my Subaru Outback into an SUV camper, it’s time for some DIY car camping! Watch how I organize my SUV camping setup with all of my most favorite car camping essentials including my sleeping system, cooking system and all of my car camping gear and accessories. I’ll even give you the complete SUV camping setup tour of my Subaru Outback now that the easy DIY sleeping platform is complete and I’m ready to embark on some serious solo female travel this season.
Who needs vanlife when you can road trip and go camping in a Subaru Outback camper conversion!
~~~Car Camping Gear & Accessories Featured In This Video~~~
2-Inch Gel Swirl Memory Foam Topper - Queen - $89.99 amzn.to/3b3bM7n
Duvet Cover and Sham Set - Queen Size: amzn.to/3b09LZC
Down Comforter - Full/Queen: www.target.com/p/ultra-weight...
2 - Standard/Queen Pillows: www.target.com/p/extra-firm-d...
2 - Sterilite 32 qt Clear View Storage Bins: www.target.com/p/sterilite-32...
Coleman Triton+ Propane 2-Burner Stove: alnk.to/cSAGzA4
RTIC 8 Quart Day Cooler: alnk.to/3n9CXfq
4 - RTIC Ice Pack, Small: alnk.to/7B7OuPR
RTIC 20 Quart Hard Cooler: alnk.to/hsofquv
RTIC 20 Quart Hard Cooler Basket: alnk.to/8iMQq6G
RTIC 1 Gallon Jug: alnk.to/fauoFWa
WaterStorageCube BPA-Free Collapsible Water Container With Spigot: amzn.to/3eKmwLn
WeatherTech Sunshade - Full Vehicle Kit: www.weathertech.com
Universal Car Side Window Sun Shade: amzn.to/3qpgzXk
REVEL Gear Trail Hound 30 ft Camping Lights: alnk.to/aAGEdsw
RavPower Battery Pack Charger amzn.to/3kkAsv4
Osprey Ultralight Toiletry Kit: alnk.to/dAfIuNf
Sport-Brella Super-Brella SPF 50+ Sun and Rain Canopy Umbrella: amzn.to/3ticNjf
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Brilliant set up Kathleen! I'm in awe of how well the space has been thought out. The fact that you can leave your back seats in and have them deployed WITH the sleeping system folded behind is fantastic. Best of both worlds. Congrats and I hope you enjoy your new build out.
Thank you! Having plenty of storage space was essential to me, especially because I knew I wouldn't have a whole lot of head space once the platform was in. Just had to get a bit creative (thanks Dad) and be mindful of how we built the platform with all of its features. I'm usually the one who drives in my group of friends so taking out the back seats was NOT an option.Hahahahaha!
You have blown my mind with the slip-on window screens and the custom window shades!! THANK YOU! I am loving your videos!
They are the best!!! And thanks for watching my videos!!
Was coming here to say this! Those are ingenious.
@@theDeadliestPants They've been pretty awesome with my new setup!
Brilliant inspiring set-up!
@@clumpft Thank you!
Hats off to your dad for his assistance with this build! Loved the slip on mesh for the windows, thats been a stumbling block for me in my build.
This was such a fun project for us to work on together. He took my idea and made it EVEN BETTER!!
One on bottom's worth two on top! A wool blanket underneath your sheets will keep you exceptionally warm in any environment.
Thanks for the suggestion. I've found that I've been staying pretty toasty with my current setup.
I just watched this twice in a row. I learned bunch of gear recommendations.
Awesome!
Wow Token! This build out is very impressive! A shout out to your awesome dad! One of the best I’ve seen on TH-cam. Enjoy your new set up and travels! 💕🙏 🚘
Awesome! Thank you!!
Fantastic build. I didn’t know WeatherTech made custom sunshades. What a phenomenal idea!
They have been SUPER handy. I'm REALLY happy with this purchase. I highly recommend them. Worth every penny!
Love weather tech, the umbrella and your Dad. Those mop handle stands are basic brilliant.
That brilliant idea was of course my Dad’s. 🥰
Way better than I expected. I love the paint poles for legs. Sweet
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Hello 👋 where could I find the poles for legs? I really want to get it!
@@rosalbaleon5790 Check out my SUV camper buildout video for all the details: th-cam.com/video/3gA_eicpu4A/w-d-xo.html
You a person after my own heart! I'm a PCT hiker as well, and just bought a 2022 Outback. I bought the Outback because it's long enough for me to sleep in (I'm 6'). Love your build up! Kudos to you and your dad!
LOVED this video!! I learned so much. I just finished my build in my 2014 Honda CRV. Now I'm fitting it with all the things I need before I hit the road. I think the sport-brella is my favorite. I'm considering this option instead of hooking an awning to my roof rack. Awesome idea!
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice setup. I particularly find it genius that you can fold it all up and leave it in place to get full use of you back seats making storage concerns fly out the window. Also love that mesh you use on the windows for privacy AND bug deterrent. Well done.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this one. I love my buildout!!
I love that you named her lucy
Loosey because she loves to get out and get loose on the forest service roads!
Dear Hungry Hiker. First you are and always will be a PCT thru hiker. You were formerly hiking but once earned the badge is for like. Sorta like once a marine always a marine. Thank you for your design and video. I’m contemplating either upgrading my Outback like this, buying small camper or just renting motel rooms (benefit of life long savings). Loved many aspects of your design - side cubbies, kitchen fold out, umbrella (ingenious), center leg, etc. keep us inspired
Thank you for this! I say it all the time, "thru-hiking has ruined my life." Once you thru-hike a long-distance trail, it changes you (in the best way) and you're never really the same person afterwards. I'm a proud thru-hiker and hope to do more long-distance trails in the near future! PS: My SUV camping conversion has saved me a lot of money on motel/hotel rooms and has provided me with countless warm and comfortable nights of sleep at numerous campsites. I highly recommend it!!
This is so helpful. Thank you. All the car campers on TH-cam cannot hide their happiness.
Glad it was helpful!
Such a unique and awesome set up for a Subaru! Really blown away by how well the space is utalized!! Feeling like our Rav4 needs a little big of this!
Thank you! My Dad and I really thought the layout through and checked off all of my wish list boxes. I'm super happy with how everything turned out. Better than I could have ever imagined.
That is the first time I have seen those window coverings. They look great.
And finally someone who understands how window coverings are supposed to be used.
Most think black all the time for stealth and don't realize they are absorbing the heat.
The WeatherTech window coverings are awesome!! I use them all the time and love them. They make a huge difference with regulating the temperature inside my car at night.
I like how you show every item you put into the back snd how you sneak how you keep everything stored ! Now I am psyched ! Ready for the road thanks to you!!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Fantastic use of space.
You're video skills are so smoooooth. The angles, movements, lighting, editing; all very pro. Makes watching so enjoyable. Nice selection of music, too. Bravo.
Thank you!
Painter extension poles for the table support very clever 💯👍 nice work.
My Dad is quite clever. I thought he was crazy at first and then I realized, he's pure genius and full of good ideas.
I love the Sportbrella idea!! Definitely going to consider that. I have been eyeing those window shades for a while. Thanks for sharing your set up!
Happy to share and glad this one gave you a few new ideas. :)
Excellent Build! Lots of great ideas...Happy Camping!
Glad you enjoyed it
best set up I seen. smart and practical
Thank you so much!
So many cool ideas here! For solo jump starting...you may want to check out the Tacklife T8 Lithium battery booster, or similar item. I've used the T8 once so far and it worked out great having it. I still keep the traditional jumper cables and AAA membership as back up though. Have fun out there!
Thanks! When getting the jumper cables, I did see the battery boosters, but I honestly didn't know enough about them to warrant the purchase. I'll do some research and go back once I've decided which one I want. That wouldn't be a bad idea to have, especially if there are no other cars around to use the jumper cables with. I'm definitely a member of AAA. They have already been helpful so far this year when I ran over a nail and got a flat tire.
@@TheHungryHiker Oh bummer. Glad you had them. We need to keep you on the road as much as possible to see your adventures! :)
Thank you for including your gear list! This is so helpful. :)
You’re very welcome. Glad you found this one helpful! 😀
Great tour and lots of good ideas. Thanks
Nate
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
RTIC = "Are-Tick" Not "Are-Tee-Ice-Eee"
Nice build. Fellow Subie owner.
Tomato Potato
Excellent video. Very practical well thought out. Thanks!
Thank you!
This was a bad-ass car setup you have here! Thanks for putting awesome content out and making it easier for us to venture into this world!
Whoo hoo! Thank you so much!
That is an awesome setup, and it gave me a great list of things I should have when I go hiking, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome! Very utilitarian. I use the same Target Bins and RTIC cooler!
Love it!
Love your setup, love your organization!
Glad you like it!
Great work, genius! Love the video.
Thank you very much!
Awesome setup, and a great video! Clear, concise, and a recap is always nice!
Glad you liked it!
Awesome! I have a Forester and you have given me some great ideas for my set up. Thank you!
Yay! Glad you found this one useful!
Great conversion. Thanks for sharing .. Cheers.
Thanks for watching!
this looks so cozy! I'm turning my scion xb into a micro camper, so excited..
Awesome!! Have fun!
Nice video. We just got a Ford Escape hybrid and I'm looking to start fleshing out our car camping setup. I really love those universal window shade/bug window screens. Such a simple but useful item. Thanks for the video!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed this one!
Love it, looks super cozy and easy to setup.
Thank you! I feel like I get a better night’s sleep in my car now than at home. 😂
Nice build , best wishes
Love it!! Good job!
Thank you!
Great setup! I got some good ideas from this video for my build. Safe travels!
Awesome! Thank you!
My car is 2016 Outback; no platform but layers of carpets and a space blanket. I’d sleep on one side above a foam mat and a big agnes air pad. The other side is for equipment and gear. No roof box therefore everything has to be in the car. I have 2 sheepskins that are about 2/3 of my body length. A carcamping youtuber put sheepskin on her camping chair and under her sleeping bag. I love the idea!
Sheepskin on a car camping chair sounds luxurious. I like it!
VERY NICE !!!!
Thanks!!
love it !!! You Go Girl ♥️💕🌻✌️😎
Thank you!
This is awesome! Simple and practical. I am hoping to do this with my crosstrek!
Love it!!
Well done and organize thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Very cool,,,safe journey,,,,greeting from Thailand
Thank you!
That is beautiful!
Thank you!
Excellent!! Thanks.
Thank you!
This is great. I've been looking around, and this seems quite doable for the average person. No one's doing this kind of thing here, but it looks so much fun to me. Will give it a go.
Awesome. Good luck and have fun!
Just gave me new ideas for my Sportage!
Awesome! Happy Car Camping!
My wife and I just bought a 2021 Crosstrek.we just came across this video.thank you so much for so many good ideas! Subscribing!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great set up - just bought a 2018 Subbie and getting mine set up for camping.
Nice! Have fun!!
I can't wait to go camping in my Subaru Outback it's my first one me and my dog are so happy! Today I got to try out the icy roads here in Texas it handles like a boss! Nice review and you're very pretty girl too Kathleen ❤️
This was such a great video! I'm on the hunt for a Subaru Outback myself, so this gives me some great ideas. Thank you! :-)
Glad it was helpful!
Sweet, great job!
Thank you!
You rock. Awesome setup👌🏻
Thank you!
You and your Dad created a very nice setup! Gave some great ideas for my build (2005 Volvo XC90).
Yay!
Great build!! Very well planned and thought out. We have a Subie too. Great ideas to consider.
Awesome! Thank you!
Pretty cool!! I'm gonna take notes for my future setup 😏
Yes!!! I hope to do a lot of trail angeling this year with my setup. 😊
Very cool use of space. I may have to get some of those collapsible 5 gal water bottles to add to the home preps. Thanks Kathleen!
Yes! The collapsible water containers are awesome and relatively inexpensive both in terms of cost and space. This one as a great find!
I like it, well done. I have something similar to your fold out kitchen counter but mine slides out. I use my adjustable trekking poles for the legs. If you are looking to save space you could get rid of the painter poles and use trekking poles. Have your dad make the holes underneath big enough for the top of the handles to slide in and there you go.
Great idea! My Dad and I toyed around with the idea of using trekking poles.
Change your dome lights out to LED. They use less power. Nice build out. You and Dad do great work. Thanks for sharing "Famous:
Thank you!! 😀
I will be “borrowing” a few of your ideas for my build. Thanks for sharing.
Nice!
I like the mexican blankets, I use two of them myself
I love my blanket!
Good ideas
Thank you!
Very impressed
Thank you!
Very creative and efficient system, well done!
Thank you very much!
Unique ideas. Nice setup.
Thank you!
Great video
Thanks!
Well done that’s hard core!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Such a great setup with every available space put to good use. Just a thought would maybe be a really inexpensive picnic tablecloth to keep the foldout table clean from cooking odors and messes from building up on the wood surface. Beanie off to you for all the great trips you will making with this!
A tablecloth is a GREAT idea. Thanks for the suggestion!! 😀
@@TheHungryHiker , don't forget the tablecloth clips! Don't want it blowing in to your stove!
I love your build! I'm in Washington too and just started a build on my Subaru! I'm having a lot of fun with this. Thanks for sharing what's working for you!
Yay!! I love this!!
Awesome awesome awesome!!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Awesome rig!
Thank you!
This is so so well thought out, you literally missed NOTHING!! Been doing some research to build mine out and I'm definitely going to follow your lead with this one
Yay! I love this! Good luck and have fun with your build!
Don't forget to create window louvers to allow ventilation during rain. She did miss that nugget of brilliance.
I have a sunroof on my Outback with a pod on top. When it’s raining/snowing, I crack open my sunroof for ventilation and the pod on top keeps the rain and snow out. Does that answer your question?
Extra income idea!!! List it on AirBnB when you're out on an extended trip. "Cozy Car Camper just waiting for you to enjoy at trailhead" Call the fold out table a bar and you could charge even more! Just another way to make extra $$$ while hiking! C'mon Kathleen, you know me, it's bloody brilliant!
I love the way you think! It's always been a goal of mine to make money while hiking. Guess I could charge a wee bit more for all of the fancy features too!
I have loved exploring your channel the last few weeks, thank you so much! I feel so much more confident and excited to go on more solo hikes and adventures! I have been trying to find a car camping design set up that would work for me and havent loved what I've seen. Your design is perfect! I have a different car but think I can modify the ideas you presented to work well! I cant thank you enough and if I'm ever in PNW area would love to connect with you or pass you on a trail! Thank you again!
I love this!! Glad you’re inspired to try some solo hiking. It’s so much fun! Also stoked about your car camper build. Yay!!
Awesome job!!! I’m thinking of doing the same idea but I’m thinking of covering all of my wood with a black groos point material . Not really sure yet. Have to give you an A+ on your creative ideas.
Thanks! I thought about covering the wood, but since we got such a nice piece of plywood, it didn't need it. It's smooth and there's very little chance for splinters or snags. Adding anything to the wood would have been a timely and unnecessary for my build. If you choose a cheaper, rougher piece of wood, then yes, I would definitely recommend covering it with something so it doesn't;t snag your gear or give you splinters. Good luck!
Very cool, I love the table set up, haven't seen anyone using the adjustable leg set up anywhere,
Love those WeatherTech shades; I wish they did them for my car.
These were such a great purchase. I use them every time I car camp.
Nice job!…well thought out..
Thanks!
Very informative, I appreciate the ideas! I posted my first SUV camping made simple at @ ... thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Great idea, I like how the sleeping platform is removable or foldable for storage in the luggage area 👍
Makes it SUPER convenient.
Nice, very well thought out, I hope to bump in to you out there. I'm going from Copper Cr, to Mowich Lk. next trip, staying far below Wonderland trail. I love my backwoods trips being dropped off and picked up. 90% of my trips are just like yours, sleep at the Jeep after a day on some trail.
Love it!!!
Your dad is awesome
I 100% agree. I got REALLY lucky in the Dad department.
Great build! I did something similar to my 2015 Subaru forester, cheers from Bellingham!
Very cool! Thank you!
Me and my wife did this , but I like her way alot better ? That's pretty Smart . But , I won't tell my wife, Where the ideal came from ? MY WIFE WILL THINK 🤔 HE'S A GENIUS ! THANKS , I LIKE YOUR SET UP AND VIDEOS.
Sweet!! 😀
I love it!
Thanks!
Nice simple setup very cool!!
Thank you!
Sun shade umbrella & window screens are clever solutions. Well done. Gives me a few ideas for my truck canopy.
Thank you! Glad you got some good ideas. 😀
Hola! Where could I buy the umbrella 🌂? Pleas someone knows 🤔.
@@rosalbaleon5790 she has a link to it in the description.
Gracias, Tim!
My 2018 Outback is named Ingrid!! This is pretty cool - thanks for the ideas!
Thanks for watching. Glad you got some ideas!!
Your father did great job. Beautiful set-up
Thank you!
Very slick 👍
Thank You!
You've seen the the SUV camping build for my DIY sleeping platform in my Subaru Outback. Now watch to see my SUV camping setup for my Subaru Outback - all ready for car camping! I’ve included a full tour along with a detailed explanation and demonstration of my sleep system, cooking system, kitchen area (my favorite part of my build), all the storage space I have throughout my SUV and all of the gear and accessories I’ll be using for car camping. I’ll also show how my DIY sleeping platform folds up into itself and sits in the back of my car whenever I want to carry passengers in the back seat.
Loved your video. Great ideas. Thank you for sharing this great build. One question, as a female... how do you handle bathroom needs day and night (both 1 and 2?) My biggest dilemma! Thanks!
@@annc5724 I don't spend long periods of travel time in my car when camping yet, but when I do, I camp at campgrounds that have facilities like a pit or flush toilet. You can also stop and gas stations or truck stops when on the road as well. As a thru-hiker. I'm pretty used to having to go to the bathroom (both 1 and 2) while out on trail, so having to do this outside without access to a pit or flush toilet is 100% normal for me.
@@TheHungryHiker Thanks for the reply. Happy trails!
Nice setup
Thank you!
In addition to jumper cables I highly recommend on of those battery packs that double as a jump starter. Mine is an Imazing brand that was like $50 and has been a life saver. I charge it like once a year and it loses like 10% charge during that time. It saved my butt when my 7 year old battery died and saved the day when my aunt left her truck lights on.
Great idea!!
Very nice - well thought-out and well done. Subaru Outbacks are great! I drive for a large agribusiness all over the midwest - our fleet cars are Outbacks. I average 1000 to 1500 miles a week in them, so I’m quite familiar with them. Super cars!
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I LOVE my Subaru! It's been my dream car since the day I bought it. :)
Very nice! simple and efficient! ❤️D A D S.
Thank you! 😀