Logan McCarthy
Logan McCarthy
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Solo car camping // mishaps, mud, and a fear of bears, oh my
My van (which is currently housing all of my camping gear) is at the mechanic this week, so Nova and I's latest camping trip consisted of a backpacking stove, a 4-person tent, and a slight fear of bears.
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In April 2024 I bought this 1988 Chevrolet G30 Sport Van, already partially converted by previous owners. After a few small modifications, it was ready to hit the road! Follow along as I continue to build out the van into the perfect weekender cabin on wheels (and work on my fear of bears, lol).
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My VAN LIFE story (so far)
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
This week, van life will step to the side. I've been prioritizing travel over repairs, and it is finally time to send my beloved blue van into the shop. But, before she goes to the mechanic, she gets some last-minute design improvements while I reminisce on my van journey so far. In April 2024 I bought this 1988 Chevrolet G30 SPORT VAN, already partially converted by previous owners. After a fe...
Back to the mountains
Просмотров 3 тыс.Месяц назад
This weekend, Nova and I packed up the van and headed back into the mountains! To break up the drive, we stayed overnight in the driveway of my good friend Emily, and we all hit the road early the next morning. After hiking about 4.8 miles, we summited Mount Cabot, making a 9.5 mile round trip. Emily and I parted ways, and I headed for the river. After making a quick lunch and relaxing in the h...
A girl, her dog, and a big blue van
Просмотров 11 тыс.Месяц назад
Our first official weekend taking out the van! In this video, my dog Nova and I found a secluded campsite in the White Mountains National Forest and set up camp for the night. The next day, we hiked 10 miles up Mount Garfield to enjoy a beautiful view of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. In April 2024 I bought this 1988 Chevrolet G30 SPORT VAN, already partially converted by previous owners. After a...

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  • @BC5391
    @BC5391 3 часа назад

    Healer Pup, I miss mine.

  • @Lonerwolf420
    @Lonerwolf420 7 дней назад

    Love the Chevy...ur lil dancez krakkd me up 🤘🤣... I have a Dodge B2500 Starcraft conversion van... I love going to the mtnz!! Sooo ready for FALL!!! 🍂🍁 Miss my campfirez 🔥

  • @user-eo6bk9sg5y
    @user-eo6bk9sg5y 11 дней назад

    Love ❤️ your fur baby 🐶

  • @carolinehannah3283
    @carolinehannah3283 12 дней назад

    Nice vintage van! Do you carry bear spray on your walks through the woods?

  • @carolinehannah3283
    @carolinehannah3283 13 дней назад

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @Rickyleehb
    @Rickyleehb 14 дней назад

    Keep on doing your thing Logan! You got this!

  • @KLM3T25
    @KLM3T25 15 дней назад

    Love your Van... A Good life Friend

  • @stelthcampnoutdoorplus
    @stelthcampnoutdoorplus 15 дней назад

    New channel here. In the process of making more videos got some cat videos up and one of my other half snowboarding back in the 90s that he doesn't do any more. Love the van you got a lot of work to put into it but it'll be worth it in the end according to my other half. Everything comes a time in moderation. Liked subscribed. We live in the Pacific Northwest as well up here in Washington close to the Canadian border up near Mount Baker. Hope to see more videos and a build out of the van remember pallet wood is free and you can use it break it apart and use it sand it down.

  • @andrzejpudeko3255
    @andrzejpudeko3255 19 дней назад

    Amazing pls more mud content

  • @user-gr7qi7be6q
    @user-gr7qi7be6q 19 дней назад

    Awesome Chevy van,like the video very much

  • @AzadeLandry
    @AzadeLandry 20 дней назад

    WOW 100 POUR 100 PARFAIT

  • @Kiiimchiiii
    @Kiiimchiiii 20 дней назад

    Talking about fears while camping, especially in a remote spot, is SO real! I wish more people talked about this because my first time dispersed camping was terrifying-I jumped at every sound. Honestly, though, I'm more scared of running into another person than wildlife lol. By the way, I highly recommend Napier Sportz SUV Tent. I have the 84000 Model, and it makes me feel way more secure. You can sleep in your car and have a whole tent setup, plus if you get scared in the middle of the night, you can just close the back door. It’s a bit pricey but totally worth it!

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 20 дней назад

      thanks for the recommendation! I will have to check them out. And I love to hear I'm not alone in these fears! People or bears... I just hope they all keep their distance lol!

  • @DVaccarelli1988
    @DVaccarelli1988 20 дней назад

    It seems pretty odd that it looks like you're driving on the opposite side of the road in a right-had drive vehicle, but you were actually filming with the front-facing camera on your phone, which is making it look backwards! Hopefully, you'll be able to have these clips flipped!

  • @dusty7264
    @dusty7264 20 дней назад

    Cool video, looks like you have a Queensland healer so you must be a good person. Have a great day

  • @loganbyington8675
    @loganbyington8675 21 день назад

    "Lunch" 😂 had me rolling for some reason. Great video, keep it up!

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 21 день назад

      @@loganbyington8675 haha a simple line for a simple lunch!! Thanks!

  • @Vanlifery
    @Vanlifery 21 день назад

    Just wondering how many miles are on your van? Mine is also the Chevy chassis and just rolled over 100k. Nova is a beautiful girl. Stay safe ✌️

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 21 день назад

      @@Vanlifery I think it’s around 96k right now! I’m not too far behind yours! Thank you :) safe travels!

  • @cabracove
    @cabracove 21 день назад

    Gonna be a lot of fun. I need a bed that is always made up and ready to go, wastes a ton of space, LOL

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 21 день назад

      @@cabracove honestly if my van was a blank slate I think I would do the same thing! The previous owners built the van in this set up, and the electrical system is inside the benches so there’s not much I can change without seriously reworking everything!

    • @cabracove
      @cabracove 21 день назад

      @@loganrosemccarthy Understand. It's not worth it at this point. I have a 4x5 aluminum slide under the bed, but all that space is only accessible from the back. The upside is I can carry a ton of water and firewood. The downside is having my electrical system in the front wastes even more space. I'm mostly happy with it though. Putting a hi-top on it gained a lot of upper storage I still need to build, LOL Safe travels.

  • @CraigMorton321
    @CraigMorton321 22 дня назад

    What a fun video! Glad to see others camping and living in their vans on the East Coast!

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 21 день назад

      @craigmorton321 thank you 😁 the east coast is so underrated in my opinion!

    • @larrygarrett724
      @larrygarrett724 20 дней назад

      Brave lady. Bears would scare me. Sweet and lucky dog. Safe travels.❤

  • @cwetfeet
    @cwetfeet 22 дня назад

    Pro tip: During the day cover your cooler with a sleeping bag, the ice will last a lot longer. How old is Nova, the mellowest heeler I've ever seen.

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 21 день назад

      Ooo great idea! I actually just bought a 12V fridge that I’m hoping I can show off in my next video 🫣 So I might not need a cooler for much longer! Nova is turning 3 next month. Camping makes her a little nervous sometimes because of its unpredictability; you get to see some of her crazy side in my newest video! She’s definitely likes her creature comforts haha

  • @cwetfeet
    @cwetfeet 22 дня назад

    I think I'm gonna like following you. Good cinematography and editing and most importantly you tell a good story well.

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 21 день назад

      Thanks! It’s hard to tell how others will interpret your work, so I’m glad to hear your thoughts :)

  • @chartmann43
    @chartmann43 22 дня назад

    Great video! I love your pup! He’s adorable!

  • @SprintSprite-jj2db
    @SprintSprite-jj2db 24 дня назад

    Very well narrated

  • @rodhanmanzanares4897
    @rodhanmanzanares4897 24 дня назад

    Hi hello I like ur videos I hope I could exp that kind of happiness

  • @RaimGarcia
    @RaimGarcia 24 дня назад

    Nice dog

  • @chrispoplawski9286
    @chrispoplawski9286 25 дней назад

    Growing up, my dad had the exact same blue Chevy sport van as you. So many little things that I see in your videos that brings back a flood of memories to me, like the door pulls, the steering wheel, the center console, the little wings to flip the rear windows open, the handles to open the front windows, all the little details. I grew up camping in it in NH on the weekends. It’s so nostalgic to me. Thank you for sharing 🥲

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 24 дня назад

      @@chrispoplawski9286 no way! Those sound like sweet memories and it makes me happy that this video brought them back!! I hope to have as many fun adventures in my van as it sounds like you guys did in yours :)

    • @chrispoplawski9286
      @chrispoplawski9286 24 дня назад

      @@loganrosemccarthy looks like you’re on the right track! Keep the videos coming, highly enjoying them

  • @mycocoaone
    @mycocoaone 25 дней назад

    Just subscribed. Enjoyed this peaceful video.

    • @mycocoaone
      @mycocoaone 25 дней назад

      Your simple setup is wonderfully refreshing.

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 22 дня назад

      @mycocoaone thanks for your kind comments :) I am glad you enjoyed!!

  • @karelritter8446
    @karelritter8446 25 дней назад

    Super women.

  • @tinale3643
    @tinale3643 26 дней назад

    my dream ❤

  • @tanyaLooking_InTheRear-View
    @tanyaLooking_InTheRear-View 26 дней назад

    How do these newer Volkswagens do? Are they money pits or prettily realiable? I ask cause there’s a beautiful one for sale by me & im looking for one right now. But don’t know much about them? If anyone knows please let me know. Thanks and dosage travels.

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 26 дней назад

      I only rented the VW van for about a week, so I can’t speak to its long term reliability. In the short term it was great! I recommend bringing the van near you to a trusted mechanic to get their opinion. Best of luck :)

  • @Locd4life707
    @Locd4life707 27 дней назад

    New subscriber here. I look forward to following your journey.

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 27 дней назад

      @locd4life707 Hi! Thank you for subscribing :) I am glad you enjoyed the vide

  • @guillermodelatorre8
    @guillermodelatorre8 27 дней назад

    What year is your van?

  • @lylaslifestyle849
    @lylaslifestyle849 27 дней назад

    Wait I’m so excited for you! ❤

  • @bernimac
    @bernimac 28 дней назад

    great job, Logan...very proud ... I look forward to seeing all your exciting safe trips. ❤

  • @tinale3643
    @tinale3643 29 дней назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @TiZGaming
    @TiZGaming 29 дней назад

    I'll be getting my van Thursday 😬 I'll be permanently on the road in October and I'm scared and freaking excited

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 29 дней назад

      @@TiZGaming that is so exciting!! What kind of van are you getting?

    • @TiZGaming
      @TiZGaming 29 дней назад

      @loganrosemccarthy I am getting a 1999 ford e250. This week has been a crazy realization that its actually happening

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy 29 дней назад

      @@TiZGaming that’s so awesome, I wish you the best of luck on your adventures!!!

  • @brianmccarthy3640
    @brianmccarthy3640 29 дней назад

    Best yet! So, so great.

  • @ali8133
    @ali8133 Месяц назад

    Nice van blue ❤

  • @marcosestebanjara3151
    @marcosestebanjara3151 Месяц назад

    Beautiful!

  • @valeriefromoregon
    @valeriefromoregon Месяц назад

    So cute ! A blue van is way better than a white one..my daughter is building out a medium sized school bus .. she’s almost done then driving here to visit. No place like Oregon to visit ❤

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy Месяц назад

      @valeriefromoregon that is awesome! I had so much fun on my trip in Oregon ❤

  • @user-eo6bk9sg5y
    @user-eo6bk9sg5y Месяц назад

    Puppy 🐶 love’s going for a drive

  • @petra6099
    @petra6099 Месяц назад

  • @lilrusty6720
    @lilrusty6720 Месяц назад

    Great video! Awaiting the adventures in the classic van.

  • @CraigMorton321
    @CraigMorton321 Месяц назад

    Nicely done! Looking forward to your adventures!

  • @HikingwithGus
    @HikingwithGus Месяц назад

    Heelers are the best! Great video! What's your dogs name?

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy Месяц назад

      @@HikingwithGus they ARE the best!! Thank you :) This sweet girl’s name is Nova

    • @HikingwithGus
      @HikingwithGus Месяц назад

      @@loganrosemccarthy she's adorable...

  • @stevewright6290
    @stevewright6290 Месяц назад

    Turn that van into a food truck. I'd pay $ 4 each for those tacos...

  • @bradthompson9400
    @bradthompson9400 Месяц назад

    Wow! What a great video. You, your van, your little friend, YOUR VOICE! All super cool. Thanks for sharing.

    • @loganrosemccarthy
      @loganrosemccarthy Месяц назад

      @@bradthompson9400 thank you!! You’re so kind :)

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 Месяц назад

    Easy to watch... Good adventures, yur channel will do Great 🤙🤙😁

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 Месяц назад

    Such a Kool Old Chevy Van. 🤙🤙🇺🇸Happy travels.

  • @Birchsalt
    @Birchsalt Месяц назад

    Love the editing Logan!!❤ You and Nova are just the sweetest 🐾

  • @lilrusty6720
    @lilrusty6720 Месяц назад

    Fantastic video! Relaxing. Adorable pup. And all in a classic van. Thank you.