Alone in my van ~ trying an MRE for the first time + van camping by the river

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  • Опубликовано: 19 дек 2024

Комментарии • 138

  • @lifeinmyelement
    @lifeinmyelement 7 месяцев назад +36

    I completely forgot I gave you that MRE 😂 I miss youuuuu and Athena so much. You guys are the cutest ❤️❤️

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +4

      Rosa! hehehe thank you for it, it was delicious. I miss you so much, i’m so proud of you for doing your thing out there🤍

  • @1968che
    @1968che 7 месяцев назад +5

    You question whether your content is worth watching. Just so you know, your content is excellent...Because YOU are the person providing it...!!! Keep up the good work.

  • @caseyxstrong
    @caseyxstrong 7 месяцев назад +14

    You are such a beautiful asset to the youtube community, you feel so safe to watch🥺 thx for what ya do

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +5

      Oh my gosh, this is so kind. Thank you 🥹🤍

    • @WordNerd1971
      @WordNerd1971 7 месяцев назад +4

      @xxaezz6 I agree.

    • @caseyxstrong
      @caseyxstrong 7 месяцев назад

      @@madilynndawn if I ever start posting similar videos, ive alwaysss wanted to, I hope we can connect xx ♡☾•·*⊹.⋆‧

  • @jo100
    @jo100 7 месяцев назад +3

    The Park Looks Very Very Very Beautiful Madilynn😊

  • @dsmj7389
    @dsmj7389 7 месяцев назад +6

    Number one priority: Trust your instincts and stay safe 😊

  • @larrywilliams4946
    @larrywilliams4946 7 месяцев назад +2

    You & Athena made some Sunshine in my day ..!!👍. I’m 81 years old and have memories of the MRE’s when in a bad situation place .. Thanks for Brightening my evening !!! 👍❤️🇺🇸

  • @blazerprophet
    @blazerprophet 7 месяцев назад +2

    Your vids are enjoyable and getting better, Yes, you will cherish these when you are older. I hitchhiked around in the mid 1970's (long before computers, internet, cell phones...) and I love the photos I took. Memories. You're making memories.

  • @juanmacias5922
    @juanmacias5922 7 месяцев назад +4

    Tiny Tabasco lives on!

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      🤣 he lives to see another day!

  • @bryans8656
    @bryans8656 7 месяцев назад +2

    It's good to see you again, and you're looking happy. Thanks for the video.

  • @finnrider777
    @finnrider777 7 месяцев назад +3

    My day is much better now. We all missed you and Athena!!!!

  • @sharonlundquist8433
    @sharonlundquist8433 7 месяцев назад +3

    Was very happy to see you posted a new video. It's been a while. Great video!!

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you for being here still!! :,)

  • @scimitaredgebooks
    @scimitaredgebooks 7 месяцев назад +1

    What an absolutely gorgeous dog! And I loved the little sad moment when you realised you'd forgotten to use the tiny Tabasco :)

  • @myvanlife1
    @myvanlife1 7 месяцев назад +2

    I think you're doing alright too kid, to me you are a natural and look forward to more of your adventures!!!

  • @HeavenCurtis-cn4oy
    @HeavenCurtis-cn4oy 7 месяцев назад +3

    Trust your instincts. Love how happy you are 😊

  • @BiggySnacks
    @BiggySnacks 7 месяцев назад +4

    Great to see new content! Even better that you are happy and doing well! Always feel better after watching you and Athena!

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you Jeff :) I hope you have a lovely day!

    • @BiggySnacks
      @BiggySnacks 7 месяцев назад

      @@madilynndawn
      Thanks, Madilynn, I hope you have a great week! Also really enjoyed watching your overview of your van on that other channel: 2 years probably went by quickly! You are a veteran now! 😊

  • @martinboyce7712
    @martinboyce7712 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wonderful to see you back, enjoy the backpacking. Will look forward to the next one.

  • @ItsJonBaca
    @ItsJonBaca 7 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see you back with the cool van. I hope you’re chillin out there.

  • @fredricjulien8738
    @fredricjulien8738 7 месяцев назад +3

    That Hellraiser hoodie though. 🤩 Glad you liked the MRE. I think they are convenient to have for camping. Don't apologize about the hair and the audio. I liked hearing the sound of rushing water and your hair looked fine. You're roughing it in the great outdoors and not to worry about setting a fashion trend. 🙂 Athena is one happy girl being with you and running around the mudpuddles like a wild and free jungle queen. 💚 Thanks once again for documenting your sentimental journey and sharing it with your community. Glad you moved to a different location at the beginning. When in doubt... time to get out! Any content from you Madilynn is always worth watching. 🚐

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      I’m glad the audio wasn’t too bad 😅 Athena loves running around in mud and water LOL thank you as always for your lovely comment & I hope you have a great day! 😊

  • @YouMatterAndYouAreLoved
    @YouMatterAndYouAreLoved 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love going on these trips with you on here! LOL 5:54 LOVE it! You are so much fun. 8:01 you're doing better than "alright." You're doing great. I'm so happy that you have a sweet companion by your side. Nothing beats the love, company and devotion, of a dog. 8:17 beautiful. Thumbs up and safe travels. Beth, in Raleigh NC. 🐶

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      Athena is the best travel buddy ever, I feel so lucky. Thank you so much! :,) have a lovely week!

  • @jerjer7154
    @jerjer7154 7 месяцев назад +1

    wonderful! You are flipping wonderful!

  • @Ladiofthewoods
    @Ladiofthewoods 5 месяцев назад

    Glad you moved! I would have as well.
    MREs are handy, I keep some around for long power outages etc.
    Thanks for sharing much ❤

  • @WordNerd1971
    @WordNerd1971 7 месяцев назад +3

    Yayyyyyy, a new Madilynn video.
    After a rubbish day with a major migraine, it was great to start to relax by hanging out with you and Athena for a few.
    Glad to see you doing well. Saw your new hair on Insta - looks great. I always loved colouring mine too!
    Love from Scotland.
    Rachel

    • @WordNerd1971
      @WordNerd1971 7 месяцев назад

      P.s. Will we get to see the backpacking?

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +2

      Hiii, migraines are the actual worst, I hope you are feeling a bit better. I’m so happy to have you here! Thank you!! :,)

    • @WordNerd1971
      @WordNerd1971 7 месяцев назад

      @madilynndawn Feeling better, thanks. Glad to be here :) .

  • @whereveraway
    @whereveraway 7 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see you back all smiley and happy. Wishing you well from England.

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones5213 7 месяцев назад +3

    I've always loved your videos just the way they are.I hope to do a little backpacking trip pretty soon.

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you Jason! I hope you’re able to go on a backpacking trip too, let me know if you do :)

  • @agntprometheus
    @agntprometheus 7 месяцев назад +1

    I was just wondering yesterday what's been going on in your world, it made me so happy to see a new video from you pop up on my suggested videos! That's an adorable bottle of tabasco.

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      It’s been too long! Happy to be here and sharing again with you all :) I almost don’t want to open the Tabasco sauce because it’s so cute lol

  • @theguywithabow
    @theguywithabow 7 месяцев назад +1

    Missed you! You look like you had a good break, but I'm glad you're back 👍

  • @scottalpert3444
    @scottalpert3444 7 месяцев назад +1

    I;m new to your channel and had to subscribe. You are reminding me of a time in my life where I was wondering, was bored out of my mind, and was also trying to figure things out. What helped me was having a purpose in life. I lost direction and was spinning out of control. Once inspired I went back to school, and now am a Doctor. Find your passion and do it. I am rooting for you.

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      Im glad you found your passion 🤍 Thank you so much!!

  • @9a8c
    @9a8c 7 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see another video. It's been a while. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you for being here :,)

  • @nathanbrand4607
    @nathanbrand4607 7 месяцев назад +3

    Always a good day when we get to see one of your videos. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you and yours the very best in life. Always remember to be gentle with yourself and keep following your heart. All the best. Take care :)

  • @johnhall2617
    @johnhall2617 7 месяцев назад +1

    What a fabulous genuine and honest lady you are, Your video content is additive bacauce you share your adventures from your heart and soul that connects with so many people on a human level,
    I've only just found your channel this weekend as I'm on holiday in England and have been catching up with a regular RUclipsr called: Ame in a van who is very much like yourself living in her van with her dog, But like yourself
    she is very creative and artistic and is always trying to put out the best possible content she can,
    So what I'm really trying to say is keep doing what you're doing, because the video content and quality are wonderful and very informative for someone who's just starting his adventures into Vanlife,
    Take Care of Yourself and stay safe 🙋‍♂️

  • @brianlowther5929
    @brianlowther5929 7 месяцев назад +1

    That was Amazing Madi. thank you. Stay Safe Drive Safe. 💯💯💯❤

  • @brianbennett8294
    @brianbennett8294 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks

  • @Ali-enAdventures
    @Ali-enAdventures 7 месяцев назад +1

    omg the mini Tabasco! It’s so adorable haha

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      Right! I never want to get rid of it

  • @WyldeHills
    @WyldeHills 7 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see that you have found out that life will not be excitement each and everyday. Live for the highs, and suffer through the lows. :) Glad to see you posting. :)

  • @chrismcgill
    @chrismcgill 7 месяцев назад +1

    hola amiga.
    can definitely relate to your realization towards the end.
    dig the new hair, too 🤙
    much love.

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      Hiii, thank you Chris :) take care please!

  • @ingomaster
    @ingomaster 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm soo happy to see this new video from you. Have been waiting and waiting and now...

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      thanks for sticking around! :,)

  • @shannonm2689
    @shannonm2689 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love all the videos hi im from Ontario Canada van camper

  • @davidemm829
    @davidemm829 7 месяцев назад +3

    Attitude of gratitude will make your inner critic friendly 😀

  • @Juan-cx7rc
    @Juan-cx7rc 7 месяцев назад +4

    Cool van old school

  • @milot2311
    @milot2311 7 месяцев назад

    Keep posting the day to day - your day to day is very informative to the rest of us who are tethered to our own rut in life - Life is what you make it - So make the best of life 👍

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you :,) I’m so happy people enjoy anything I create even a little. I appreciate you being here 🤍

  • @garybuller7123
    @garybuller7123 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good spot?! That's a beautiful spot!

  • @ruebennomura9143
    @ruebennomura9143 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hope you have a good mother day yesterday

  • @Emily_Entropy
    @Emily_Entropy 7 месяцев назад +1

    I like that you show yourself scurrying away after the camera placements. No other RUclipsr seems to do that, and you look cute scurrying!

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      So much of my time is spent scurrying, might as well put it in LOL

  • @mikemurphymagic
    @mikemurphymagic 7 месяцев назад +1

    So, wow. I invited my coworker over just last night, and we talked about the van/SUV road lifestyle for hours. I was just telling her last night, "my favorite van lifers haven't posted in a while". Next morning: you post a video! Good to see you! MRE: I like those Wild Planet Tuna Red Bean cans. They're truly MRE's. No prep. Pop and eat, haha, but that MRE looked pretty good. So, your next video may inspire me to buy a backpack. I'm on the edge. Have fun!

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      What a coincidence! I guess my ears were ringing 😂 I love easy meals, I’ll happily eat out of a can HAHA maybe a little backpack window shopping will convince you. thank you and have a wonderful rest of your day!

  • @YodaPagoda
    @YodaPagoda 7 месяцев назад +1

    To have the authentic MRE experience, you need a tray to put it all out on, and once everything is set out, say "nice!"
    Also, be sure to do the MRE heating outside your vehicle, the heater is producing hydrogen gas, which is kinda flammable!

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      😂 I definitely need a tray!

  • @ijohnnn
    @ijohnnn 7 месяцев назад +1

    Missed ya

  • @spinpop01
    @spinpop01 7 месяцев назад +1

    I really like how you show yourself setting up the camera for the shot. Most people don't show that.

  • @brandonhalcyon6984
    @brandonhalcyon6984 7 месяцев назад +1

    MRE's are great, had to live off them for a while after hurricane katrina

  • @thuggoe
    @thuggoe 6 месяцев назад

    river sound is always fine

  • @CandyCaneLane99
    @CandyCaneLane99 7 месяцев назад

    You're doing great girl. Keep going with this.

  • @africanskyowl6652
    @africanskyowl6652 7 месяцев назад +1

    I do believe that you are camping in my favourite place..

  • @ernestovalenzuela8011
    @ernestovalenzuela8011 7 месяцев назад +1

    Yay Astro!!
    Super powerful rwd

  • @nomadikmind3979
    @nomadikmind3979 7 месяцев назад +1

    omg i love steve...been watching him for like 8 years

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      Right!! His videos are awesome

    • @nomadikmind3979
      @nomadikmind3979 7 месяцев назад

      @@madilynndawn indeed. i will say that i have gotten burned out of the american mres. BUT if you can get the money for them, russian, german and french rations are freaking awesome

  • @kelleyjerred8032
    @kelleyjerred8032 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have a bunch of MRE for emergencies in my garage of my van.

  • @idiotobserver3383
    @idiotobserver3383 7 месяцев назад +3

    Good to see you and Athena again. One thing that comes to my mind, I never heard Ahtena barking. Not a singel time. Is she a quiet dog or is it you editing it out ?

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +3

      She just doesn’t bark that much! the only times I’ve heard her bark is when she sees wild animals (like cows or donkeys, but not dogs) and if we’re in the van and she hears something outside!

  • @heatherfitzgerald329
    @heatherfitzgerald329 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love your videos

  • @duztTV
    @duztTV 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm so happy to see a new video fr u. I watch ur channel because of ur sweet personality. When watching vanlife channels, i honestly prefer watching day-in-the-life videos better than mountain climbing, waterfall/hotspring hiking videos. I also love watching the cooking of a meal, but only something that a vanlifer would more realistically eat, not an extravaganza meal that a person wouldn't even cook in a house. Just my opinion since u were worrying about having interesting contents 😉. I would definitely binge watch if u upload daily of just ur everyday life ❤

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      It’s so interesting to hear what people find interesting about certain kinds of videos. Thank you for sharing and being here! 🤍

  • @PaulTurvene
    @PaulTurvene 7 месяцев назад +1

    Yaaaaaa your back

  • @espnmk
    @espnmk 7 месяцев назад +1

    You sure fke'd that MRE! up, poor tabasco sauce got ignored... lol! Mad's Thanks for Sharing with us your travels your thoughts and where here for a reason because we enjoy the posts. Nothing wrong with wearing your heart on your sleeve, be careful see ya on the next one.

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      😂😂 thank you for being here!!

  • @duztTV
    @duztTV 7 месяцев назад +1

    Did the tabasco bottle come with the mre? It's soo cute! I love grabbing a bottle when they're served at conferences. I recently saw Walmart had a bunch of tiny sauce bottles for sale. (Hotsauce, bbq, ketchup etc) I can post a Short of it if u wanna see what they look like. Ofcourse i bought a few in case I get to start my vanlife one day 🙃

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      It did come with the MRE! I love tiny things I’ll have to look out for tiny sauce bottles 😂

  • @Travelvanman
    @Travelvanman 2 месяца назад

    Hi Madilynn. I just want to say. We all have our own perspective on life. Even though we may think it may be boring or what ever. We all have something to offer from our OWN perspective. I'm just starting full time van life at 61 years old. I wish I had done it at your age. I would be so much happier and fulfilled now. I hope one day I have a chance to cross your path and be able to talk to you, because I find you an interesting person. I've been a youtuber along time and your doing great. Normally I don't comment much, but I couldn't resist. I'm starting from the same area as you. Actually bonney lake, WA. Take care and God bless.

  • @outdoor_spirituality
    @outdoor_spirituality 7 месяцев назад

    I used to "wild camp" a lot in 2021 and in the early 2022... Then something happened (not while wild camping) but to be short, almost lost my life. I live in the UK and before 2021 I did not like going outdoors and enjoy nature till the end of 2020, I thought it would be my new life and I will be extremely happy, and I was till the accident. I got little chances of survival, my family was told to say goodbye to me. Policeman was crying telling them I will not make it further, doctors told them that it is pretty impossible for me to survive... I survived to the point the doctors cannot understand how a person like me survived it and got to almost normal life. I had a lot of surgeries/operations done. I could not walk at first, could not pronounce words smoothly, could not even recognise my family the first few weeks, calling my older sister an auntie. Everything with time changed and I feel like I never been involved in an accident but like I took a nap for 2 weeks (was in a coma) and then woke up at hospital, surrounded by two sisters crying. Did not know the doctors tried to wake me up from a coma 3 times? I was at peace to be honest... I just found out later I was in almost deadly car accident that I know nothing of it, my memory was wiped out from the moment I was leaving my work and then waking up at a hospital. I was given slowly more information about the accident I was involved in... No cameras, not witnesses nothing to prove it was my or someone's else's fault. I was driving for 7-8 years... Was driving normal "passengers" cars and vans, and all was amazingly fine and then something happened. I miss going back to nature if it is camping or van living, just miss it a lot! I hope in the near future I will be back to it. Keep fighting to receive my driving licence back, as at the moment it is suspended and I cannot drive even though I miss driving a lot. I am currently a passenger person :P

  • @KaiExploresLife
    @KaiExploresLife 7 месяцев назад +1

    When I was in the Army, we did not look forward to eating MREs 😂 It’s so funny to me to see people buying them for camping now. 😂

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      🤣🤣 they’re perfecting for camping if you don’t want to cook!

  • @pdub4600
    @pdub4600 7 месяцев назад +1

    You’re pretty much a Marine now hoooah!!

  • @mikeandre9027
    @mikeandre9027 7 месяцев назад +2

    NICE👍🏻👍🏻

  • @dertrixxxa8317
    @dertrixxxa8317 7 месяцев назад +1

    great video ! greetings from germany 🇺🇸👍🏻🇩🇪

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you and hello!! 😊

  • @aaronriedel5372
    @aaronriedel5372 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good video! As I've said before, your videos are good the way they are, just need to work on the abrupt endings. Rosa does the same thing...😂

  • @sherrieeverett4733
    @sherrieeverett4733 6 месяцев назад

    What state are you in? I love your videos! Thanks for sharing

  • @GaryStockton
    @GaryStockton 7 месяцев назад

    Very cool video. I think that person walking by startled you. Not sure I would be ok by myself in remote locations like that.

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah they did a bit! Athena makes me feel safer, but I just like to be better safe than sorry.

  • @davidemm829
    @davidemm829 7 месяцев назад +1

    When your super ego (inner critic) days " your videos are boring" have some ice cream together 😀

  • @goober9983
    @goober9983 7 месяцев назад +1

    The m.r.e. review is so cool. Very nice to have when there's nothing else to eat. otherwise nah 😂

  • @RaSta_Skif
    @RaSta_Skif 7 месяцев назад +1

    Даже не зная английского - по тебе видно, что ты сентиментальная девушка 😊🌹 возможно именно это помогает видеть тебе красоту мира и передавать её другим 👍

  • @henryanderson7606
    @henryanderson7606 7 месяцев назад +1

    New sub here! I love your vids! ....a little advise, if you don't mind, please for your safety always put out 2 chairs in your camp and set out a very large pair of old work boots! Intruders will think twice!!!

  • @tonymontana3742
    @tonymontana3742 7 месяцев назад +1

    I like being alone but I think sharing is better. I suppose it could be worse too, though.

  • @3m0rta1
    @3m0rta1 7 месяцев назад +1

    MRE are enjoyable you should try out diffrent countries i think some other countries MRE is twice as big as ours. Nice video , cute puppy matches the owner. P.S was curious about Steve1989MRE then noticed i already had them sub'd lol

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад +1

      Athena says thank you hehe 🐶 I would love to try MREs from other countries! I’m glad you’re already subbed to Steve MRE, his videos are so fun

    • @3m0rta1
      @3m0rta1 6 месяцев назад

      @@madilynndawn hope your adventure is still going great. I am excited to see your spirit in the next.. i decided to reply so you knew someones always here.

  • @walteragentplummer7031
    @walteragentplummer7031 7 месяцев назад +1

    ❤😂❤😂

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames 7 месяцев назад +3

    I love your lace curtains, but they scream a lady lives here. I wouldn't want to draw that kind of attention to my van.
    One single lady van lifer told where she always put 2 chairs outside and got a pair of work boots from a thrift store to set outside the door, to give a visual message that she wasn't alone... that's more what I'd do to stay safe. 💖🌞🌵😷

  • @tobbywhitmore3721
    @tobbywhitmore3721 7 месяцев назад

    Eaven in baggey Hoodie your still so freaking cute

  • @BryanBear5050
    @BryanBear5050 7 месяцев назад

    Look into a taser for personal security.

  • @sveinthorebergan5769
    @sveinthorebergan5769 7 месяцев назад

    You are a beautiful looking girl , take care always .🤩

  • @oldnatty61
    @oldnatty61 7 месяцев назад

    Your dog is sweet. Probably a good idea to not have your license in your vids. MREs get old fast.

  • @PaulTurvene
    @PaulTurvene 7 месяцев назад +1

    Lol you got that serious look on your face and said we are about to fuck this up lol

  • @robertpresha9504
    @robertpresha9504 7 месяцев назад

    You better keep a firearm in your van 😅.Or on you I have been hiking the mountains for 40 years and have come across some crazy things and people. 😅.I keep something that will stop anything moving on this planet.

  • @Juan-cx7rc
    @Juan-cx7rc 7 месяцев назад +3

    There are better mres the new ones are better I serv in iraq

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      I’d love to try different kinds!! Thank you for your service!

  • @elberttanner6189
    @elberttanner6189 7 месяцев назад

    Keep in mind, the calorie count of MREs.

  • @tonytowers5889
    @tonytowers5889 7 месяцев назад

    5:55 Oh dear. Unsubscribed. Bye.

    • @becca933
      @becca933 3 месяца назад

      Why because she said 1 word? Really

  • @fireinacan
    @fireinacan 7 месяцев назад +1

    "Let's get this all out on the floor of my van. Nice!" ~madilynn1989MREInfo

    • @madilynndawn
      @madilynndawn  7 месяцев назад

      LOL I read that in his voice 😂

  • @MountainGurkha14
    @MountainGurkha14 7 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful Video Keep it Up 💯❤👍🙏 New Subscribe