Urban Stealth Camping With Hammock In Residential Area

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2019
  • I secretly set up camp in a forested area, trying to remain as silent and undetected as possible due to the legal nature of random camping in the city. I finally tried out my cheap solid fuel stove and it worked very well. Made dinner, had some pretty good beer appropriately called "Happy Camper". I decided I should have a small fire as the night continued. Just me on my usual camping adventures :) Hunker down my friends.
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  • @jessh4417
    @jessh4417 4 года назад +5340

    I swear, I married the Bob Ross of camping. ♥️

    • @kellygast
      @kellygast 4 года назад +71

      LOLOL!!!! Love it! And, yes! Great analogy!

    • @mceithdavis3462
      @mceithdavis3462 4 года назад +61

      You have a nice great husband are trucks going down highway real close to the highway is there a real close dinner looks real good Steve with real tastey it looks real good

    • @ColetteMalette1
      @ColetteMalette1 4 года назад +114

      Married life certainly seems to agree with you Steve! It’s awesome that “You’re Beautiful Bride” supports your camping passion! All of life’s best is wished for you both! #HunkerDown

    • @jasonnikolic
      @jasonnikolic 4 года назад +70

      You mean Canadian Mel Gibson!

    • @tatomonticello520
      @tatomonticello520 4 года назад +33

      Everybody knows what time it is it's time to hunker down I just love camping with Steve AKA The Bob Ross of camping

  • @SmellyBones
    @SmellyBones 4 года назад +2716

    It's illegal to sleep outside on the ground. If only our ancestors could see us now.

    • @harleygould7255
      @harleygould7255 4 года назад +82

      It is? ...perhaps in the town where you live, but such a law really is pretty unenforceable.

    • @SmellyBones
      @SmellyBones 4 года назад +116

      ​@@harleygould7255: Sure man. I've only ever been to one town.

    • @CastleBrookKrew
      @CastleBrookKrew 4 года назад +75

      Edmonton is a large city our river valley is massive they dont wanna encourage homeless camps

    • @harrynut3044
      @harrynut3044 4 года назад +25

      "Legal" Is not Law....Learn the Difference.

    • @ryandavis4689
      @ryandavis4689 4 года назад +89

      Hammocks prevent that problem

  • @JasperLeroux
    @JasperLeroux 4 года назад +762

    You're a madman. Starting your video in the middle of a sentence, camping in sketchy places. Keep up the good work.

  • @davidoickle1778
    @davidoickle1778 2 года назад +157

    Here's why people love Steve. He brings vac-pac meat but forgets to bring a knife . . . . then . . . . Eats with a miserable little plastic spoon, only to fund the real fork he brought, AFTER he finishes the meal. He represents everyone who's ever gone camping. Thank you Steve!

    • @nicholasdiaz9424
      @nicholasdiaz9424 5 месяцев назад +3

      It's almost like the struggle of ADHD.

  • @silversparrow6656
    @silversparrow6656 4 года назад +273

    In case you've wondered if he does the 'Bear Grylls' thing, and sleeps in a plush hotel between filming, just look at his face when he wakes up in the morning. It's clearly the face of someone who slept in a hammock in the woods all night.

    • @GM-Mermaid
      @GM-Mermaid 3 года назад +14

      The best nights sleep i have ever had was in a hammock 10 feet above ground

    • @jennytalia6724
      @jennytalia6724 3 года назад +14

      he does time lapse sometimes

    • @SpockBorg5
      @SpockBorg5 2 года назад +6

      I don't think grylls stays in hotels, it would be impractical to travel from someplace like fairly deep in the Amazon to the local Hilton every single day. Granted his team does their prep, and lays out the course grylls will be following, but for the sake of practicality and expense once he sets out he's committed. Besides he's former SAS.

    • @scripulance.1901
      @scripulance.1901 2 года назад +8

      @@SpockBorg5 bruh there's vids search em up people go to places Grylls went and they litterly right beside the highway

    • @just_nate_8694
      @just_nate_8694 2 года назад +1

      @@scripulance.1901 I def have to check this out

  • @LordZeebee
    @LordZeebee 4 года назад +821

    Coming from Scandinavia the idea of camping in the forest being illegal is so strange

    • @RuSosan
      @RuSosan 4 года назад +42

      Yeah, even thinking they don't have legally protected "Every man's rights" regarding that is just... Sad.

    • @Samthemancharles
      @Samthemancharles 4 года назад +131

      Norway... Loved it, did a bicycle tour back in the early 80s one summer, cycled from Oslo to Bergen and back. Camped every night in the woods, free, no hassles, drank the water direct from the lakes. Serious mosquitos, Great time.
      Lost my watch, never knew what time it was in the mornings, I would get up cycle get to a store and see what time.
      I need to revisit that trip, should do that in the next year before I'm 70 :-).. Im from the US.

    • @italianviking8849
      @italianviking8849 4 года назад +14

      This is America for you, honestly can’t wait to go to Europe

    • @YourmanMogga
      @YourmanMogga 4 года назад +71

      slightly different, im pretty sure this this is just a bunch or trees in between peoples houses, not even a wooden area near a town

    • @moarsaur
      @moarsaur 4 года назад +54

      @@italianviking8849 Well, it's Canada.

  • @RedSoxFanatic4Life
    @RedSoxFanatic4Life 2 года назад +45

    This video is over 2 years old, I’ve watched it multiple times, and it’s still so enjoyable every time. It’s amazing how rewatchable Steve’s videos are. They’re so fun and relaxing and comforting. Thank you, Steve. Keep up the great work.

    • @kelly171a
      @kelly171a Год назад +1

      And don't forget, sometimes very comical. LOL

  • @TruesdaleTV
    @TruesdaleTV Год назад +4

    I'm back here again watching this video 3 years later lol. This is one of my favourite videos Steve. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Shadowwind4
    @Shadowwind4 2 года назад +81

    Steve’s respect for nature is astounding, he’s a class act

    • @raven4k998
      @raven4k998 Год назад +2

      yeah he's a pro with a go pro🤣

    • @Shadowwind4
      @Shadowwind4 Год назад +1

      @@raven4k998 are you looking for a husband?

  • @RashardG
    @RashardG 4 года назад +191

    “You might as well subscribe if you’ve watched this far” 😂😂

    • @jackmc2475
      @jackmc2475 4 года назад +2

      Rashard Gayle stfu

    • @Taolan8472
      @Taolan8472 4 года назад +6

      Hey, he's got a point. His content is very consistent.

    • @EspenFrafalne
      @EspenFrafalne 4 года назад +6

      Yeah, that stuff was actually pretty funny XD This guy seems pretty cool, so i subscribed :P

    • @Gillysaurxx
      @Gillysaurxx 4 года назад +6

      I subscribed as well. Hes comedic humble style is awesome

    • @akeeperofoddknowledge4956
      @akeeperofoddknowledge4956 4 года назад +1

      I did!

  • @Phiz787
    @Phiz787 4 года назад +57

    I can't stop watching these. They're addicting somehow

    • @421bb4
      @421bb4 2 года назад

      dude's a gentle drug

  • @josephcostanzo4968
    @josephcostanzo4968 3 года назад +45

    Steve your videos have helped me tremendously with my homeless situation. Thank you so much

    • @dougwhiley4028
      @dougwhiley4028 Год назад +5

      I camped in Australia for 2 years. I was only 10 minutes walk from a supermarket. I didn't get any bother from anyone. It's much better than living on the street.

  • @tonycrabtree3416
    @tonycrabtree3416 4 года назад +30

    “Bob Ross of Camping”. That is perfect.

  • @Nick-cy2tn
    @Nick-cy2tn 4 года назад +1443

    This dude is responsible for 90% of sasquatch sightings

    • @yoy58913
      @yoy58913 4 года назад +2

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @mitch5146
      @mitch5146 4 года назад +7

      LMFAO

    • @yourrnamee1280
      @yourrnamee1280 4 года назад +12

      and for scaring the heck out of women who hoped to be safe in the woods. Stealth camper? No, freak in the bushes who thinks it is cool.

    • @carolinesmyth127
      @carolinesmyth127 4 года назад +35

      @@yourrnamee1280 stealth camping is cool.

    • @Wintermute909
      @Wintermute909 4 года назад +13

      A sams-squamch!

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold8756 4 года назад +289

    "I'm just going to wrap this up and head off to the bank as I am the manager there and I have to open up"

    • @TrashBagB
      @TrashBagB 3 года назад +3

      Exactly.. POSER!

    • @TrashBagB
      @TrashBagB 3 года назад +1

      "Let's see how obvious my green hammock is to spot in the trees while I crack one of these subscriber sent free craft beers tastes..

    • @TrashBagB
      @TrashBagB 3 года назад +2

      Camp for longer than 11 hours and see how life really is..

    • @sheriffrust
      @sheriffrust 3 года назад +11

      FiRST NAME LAST NAME! Why can’t the man just enjoy himself. Also I’m sure you wouldn’t bitch if someone wanted to send you a beer

    • @satellitereigns
      @satellitereigns 3 года назад +16

      @@TrashBagB who hurt you lol

  • @Nflguy4949
    @Nflguy4949 4 года назад +26

    I’m not sure why but the part where he sees a sleeping bag in the woods and doesn’t want to camp anywhere near it had me laughing out loud.

    • @goober9983
      @goober9983 9 месяцев назад +1

      Bad karma. he never goes near those spots

  • @N1Buoy
    @N1Buoy 3 года назад +42

    Recently came across Steve and I can’t stop watching his videos. Viewing this one hunkered down in my hammock in the in the English countryside, avoiding farmers and game keepers.

    • @markas5
      @markas5 2 года назад +1

      Could be me but I don't remember Bears roaming the English countryside,,,lol

  • @remylebeau5279
    @remylebeau5279 4 года назад +305

    Man, I'm 31 now and ive lived like this for basically 17 years. Of all these kind of channels yours is the best as you get across that nervousness of being caught and your videos have a legitimate feeling to them. Basically you've inspired me to start my own channel for how to do this in England where it's illegal to wild camp anywhere in the country but hundreds of people have no choice but to do so. Maybe I can help some people steer themselves out of shop doorways and Into safer more secluded areas.

    • @brandoncontreras7999
      @brandoncontreras7999 4 года назад +12

      Do it!!

    • @frequencyfluxfandango8504
      @frequencyfluxfandango8504 4 года назад +20

      I once lived for many years, on traveller sites (UK mostly) until late 1997, when harassment became intense. It's so weird everywhere is blocked-off today..every field, drove, lane, common land. Even simple camping is a drama now. Many people back then, said this would happen here someday, and sadly it has. Our freedom ended in 1984 !

    • @anonb4632
      @anonb4632 4 года назад +13

      Some wild camping is allowed in Scotland but some folk are wrecking it for everyone by leaving a lot of rubbish and even tents, behind, so there is growing hostility to it.

    • @pinut187
      @pinut187 4 года назад +5

      Its been three months, where are the videos?

    • @roxasparks
      @roxasparks 4 года назад +5

      Its illegal to wild camp... what can you do?

  • @joelfrombethlehem
    @joelfrombethlehem Год назад +20

    I may have watched several of Steve's videos before this one in 2019, but this one really got me hooked on Steve's camping adventures. I liked and subscribed and chose the ringing bell - for all notifications after this video. I've never been disappointed in any of his videos. This August 29, 2019 entry is my favorite stealth camping video. Thank you, Steve, and may you rest in peace, Jess.

  • @corcor9001
    @corcor9001 3 года назад +14

    It’s official, I’m gonna try it. I live in Calgary and there’s a huge section of trees near by my house with not a lot of traffic.

  • @H2Dwoat
    @H2Dwoat 4 года назад +85

    Hi, I clicked on the video because it reminded me of a time 30 odd years ago when I was hitchhiking and working in Europe. I would follow the harvests and seasonal work, grape picking in France, apple picking in Greece, hotel work in Switzerland. I would here of work and hitchhike my way towards it. Sometimes it could take all day to get a lift and I might end up being dropped off late at night with no chance of a ride. I would do a quick 360 and find somewhere to set up a tent or just get my mat and sleeping bag out. There would typically be some cover nearby but i think my favourites were a massive roundabout near the motorway in Italy, plenty of shrubs and small trees for cover and at 2am very little traffic so easy to access. A different story in the morning when I had to try and get of the round about to be on my way. Always get up early before most people are on the move is key to successful stealth camping😁. In Greece I camped in a partially built house’s garage and woke up to a large Greek family looking down at me, fortunately one of the children had been learning English at school. I explained myself to this bewildered family who one they understood insisted on taking me into their home and feeding me. I didn’t know at the time that a lot of houses in Greece were unfinished because it helped a lot with their property taxes.
    I did this for a little over a year and I have never felt so alive and free, anyway this is a long way of thanking you for triggering my nostalgia it sure put a smile on my face 👍👍👍👍.

    • @christophercrawford2736
      @christophercrawford2736 4 года назад +6

      H2Dwoat wow that’s amazing. And here I’ve barely left California...

    • @customerguy8581
      @customerguy8581 21 час назад

      Did you see his roundabout video? I bet you'd get a kick out of it. Thanks for sharing your stories.

  • @nickjohnson7226
    @nickjohnson7226 4 года назад +3028

    Anyone else here because this video was randomly on the suggested page?

    • @courtneygerbracht5506
      @courtneygerbracht5506 4 года назад +50

      Yes, but it was interesting so I watched the whole thing.

    • @donstoob
      @donstoob 4 года назад +8

      not random. people pay to get suggested

    • @Hardpee789
      @Hardpee789 4 года назад +1

      Huh...

    • @petearanda7056
      @petearanda7056 4 года назад +4

      Nick Johnson Yep. Subbed?

    • @random4969
      @random4969 4 года назад +1

      Pop a friends pimples with a rusty old pin 😆

  • @stephenhaslam6642
    @stephenhaslam6642 3 года назад +12

    Thank you heaps Steve, for being who you are. My partner and I, are down-under. We camp full-time, probably for the rest of our lives now, we love your videos, and specially important to us, is how you are so natural. Cheers bro, from Stephen & Mary

  • @SteveCockneyRebel
    @SteveCockneyRebel 4 года назад +42

    IT SHOWS YOU HOW REALLY' FREE' WE ARE WITH ALL THE RULES

    • @GreencampRhodie
      @GreencampRhodie 3 года назад +2

      Yip. You're free, so long as you don't leave your prison or disobey your master.

    • @ricjr7262
      @ricjr7262 3 года назад +4

      Maybe it just makes people in the neighborhood uncomfortable. Well its understandable because not all strangers are as nice as this guy you may never know what their motives are camping around.

    • @uriah9638
      @uriah9638 3 года назад

      Thats Canada for ya

    • @mystriddlery
      @mystriddlery 2 года назад +1

      @@ricjr7262 you sound like the type of guy to see someone walking on the sidewalk at 10pm on your ring app and posting about it on your neighborhoods fb page. What do you think their motives for camping could possibly be besides having a shelter? If you see a crime report it, but nobody chives a shit if you’re uncomfortable.

  • @Sarah-no7lv
    @Sarah-no7lv 4 года назад +157

    1:00 I love watching those shots knowing you have to walk back and get the camera.

    • @chrism7067
      @chrism7067 4 года назад +2

      yeah these shots became really popular because of casey neistat and i was laughing even then
      But he shows a lot of the time, him going back and snagging the camera lmao

    • @MichaelOrtega
      @MichaelOrtega 4 года назад +11

      Chris M Its the price you have to pay for basic Cinematography. It may seem not necessary but the extra effort does make for a more interesting video.

    • @expressfashionman89
      @expressfashionman89 4 года назад +2

      Michael Ortega just get a drone or a new released Boston dynamic spot

    • @jtc6262
      @jtc6262 4 года назад +3

      It reminds me of Survivor Man

    • @conservat1vepatr1ot
      @conservat1vepatr1ot 4 года назад

      MAC
      Mind reader...

  • @Erik-ti3sp
    @Erik-ti3sp 4 года назад +64

    You could always hang leaves and branches over the tarp to break up the geometric outline

    • @donaldvaldes5680
      @donaldvaldes5680 4 года назад +5

      That's exactly what I was thinking :)
      Or maybe a light weight commo net

    • @raymondo162
      @raymondo162 4 года назад +5

      I use travel-lodge and hide under the duvet. with beer.

    • @jckdnls9292
      @jckdnls9292 4 года назад +8

      What about camo pattern tarp

  • @42Channel42
    @42Channel42 3 года назад +30

    Watching Steve should be a recommendation for all RUclipsrs to learn how to really do it.

  • @heymambootialiana
    @heymambootialiana Год назад +37

    Daily dose of Steve. Hopefully he is beginning to heal.

    • @donscarborough1951
      @donscarborough1951 Год назад +2

      Praying for Everyone...

    • @oxymoron02
      @oxymoron02 Год назад +1

      Watching the videos, late to the party, and it seems this channel IS his healing. It gives Steve something to aim toward doing, people to engage with, a reason to be.

  • @davidhelton22
    @davidhelton22 4 года назад +167

    I have thought of doing this. Thanks for changing my mind.

    • @wtffy204
      @wtffy204 4 года назад +3

      Lmao. Nice one

    • @CaptainFalc0nPunch
      @CaptainFalc0nPunch 4 года назад +4

      This gets the anxiety going doesn't it?

    • @albertbatfinder5240
      @albertbatfinder5240 4 года назад

      Beautifully written.

    • @f1rebreather123
      @f1rebreather123 4 года назад +1

      @John Taylor Some people don't find it fun to do. When you are homeless you don't do this for a vacation. You do it for a place to sleep away from people.

    • @critty79
      @critty79 4 года назад +8

      @John Taylor jesus christ neck beard... Take a breather.. It was a light joke . not every comment is directed towards you and your problems.. And hoping other people suffer just to ease your sore feelings is a pretty shitty way to go about it anyhow...

  • @maxiepattie85
    @maxiepattie85 4 года назад +105

    I really felt like I was hanging out with you. good times

  • @joesphschramm3754
    @joesphschramm3754 4 года назад +62

    People walking down the trail realizing the smell of broccoli and cheddar coming from the woods

  • @MopedRich
    @MopedRich 4 года назад +32

    "If you've watched this far, you may as well subscribe" had me lmao your right... subscribed

  • @beanzbeanz
    @beanzbeanz 4 года назад +525

    Homeless skills are something a lot of us should develop.

    • @richardf.dossii3900
      @richardf.dossii3900 4 года назад +8

      Just keep an open mind of utilizing what's around.

    • @jaydodsworth3063
      @jaydodsworth3063 4 года назад +2

      Rude

    • @youngsamuel1
      @youngsamuel1 4 года назад +8

      Especially in the US

    • @beanzbeanz
      @beanzbeanz 4 года назад +4

      @@jaydodsworth3063 to whom?

    • @beanzbeanz
      @beanzbeanz 4 года назад +23

      M Smith A job is just not an option for some people and going forward there will be more and more of these people.

  • @randythompson1957
    @randythompson1957 4 года назад +1429

    He forgot the mosquito repellent, he forgot a knife .
    He's not camping , he got kicked out of the house.

    • @fishing-4x4
      @fishing-4x4 4 года назад +18

      So what

    • @randythompson1957
      @randythompson1957 4 года назад +78

      @@fishing-4x4 Did that trigger you?

    • @randythompson1957
      @randythompson1957 4 года назад +26

      @@Bramble20322 why?

    • @m.a.r.4880
      @m.a.r.4880 4 года назад +9

      @@fishing-4x4 the what is the fact that every backpack has pockets. one of those pocket should have a canteen empty, if you're don't want to store stale water, a knife , a very small first aid kit, something to start a fire with and piece of 550 cord.

    • @moakley
      @moakley 4 года назад +15

      He has his pants

  • @visnuexe
    @visnuexe Год назад +3

    It all looks so simple. It is planned out to parculiar detail. He can't have a full pack that would show the obvious intention to camp in the park. Yet he had all the elements required, including the camp fire, and enough room left over in his pack to pick up the litter. Many lessons learned from this, Steve. Thanks!

  • @davem.8681
    @davem.8681 4 года назад +12

    I watch all these videos, because you never know when these skills may come in handy.

  • @dvtye3378
    @dvtye3378 4 года назад +287

    Me seeing my first Steve video: Why would anyone watch this?
    Me 5 videos in: Not gonna lie how he talks and what he does is really relaxing and calming.

    • @JakeInGeorgia
      @JakeInGeorgia 4 года назад +11

      DVTye YES! First video I was like “what an idiot”. Now I’m sucked in and watch every night before bed. With that said... goodnight!

    • @geraldturner9764
      @geraldturner9764 4 года назад +3

      Sleeping in the median is cool. Then step 2.

    • @Hindungee
      @Hindungee 4 года назад +4

      Literally commented the same thing on my first Steve video. *High Five*

    • @atonesb5251
      @atonesb5251 4 года назад +19

      By 10 videos in you're considering spots in your town to stealth camp.

    • @rogueyardgnome3090
      @rogueyardgnome3090 3 года назад +8

      its his professional level of fuck it that impressed me

  • @TheTylersully
    @TheTylersully 4 года назад +748

    Oh so the guy living in the woods in my town isnt homeless, hes just urban stealth camping

    • @opulenceluxury8548
      @opulenceluxury8548 4 года назад +69

      Probably had 100k subs and you didn't know it.

    • @tamie341
      @tamie341 4 года назад +22

      Ton of "urban stealth campers" up here in Portland lol this sends such a bad message

    • @thedoddydodsucks
      @thedoddydodsucks 4 года назад +6

      lol, why can only hear Jerry Seinfeld sayin that

    • @ahmedsheikh-hussein8307
      @ahmedsheikh-hussein8307 4 года назад +4

      I swear this makes it seem like its downplaying real homeless people. "Urban stealth camping"" so fucking stooopid

    • @axlent123
      @axlent123 4 года назад +6

      tamie341 yes.. well, up here in Portland, they’re not all that stealth.. the shopping carts and pallets, and brightly colored tarps are no so stealthy.
      The transients used to be much more stealthy when I was a kid. And there was less of them.
      Steve, you’d have a problem stealth camping in Portland.. well, maybe not Forest Park ( our huge urban park).

  • @alchouinard6090
    @alchouinard6090 4 года назад +56

    Pretty sure the other "camp sites" you found along the river valley were used by homeless people. I've done mushrooms in that area several times and I always stumble across some hobos nest

    • @RideYEG
      @RideYEG 4 года назад +1

      Have definitely come across some interesting things in our River Valley...

    • @joesphschramm3754
      @joesphschramm3754 4 года назад +1

      What part of the country is this? Or, world? Canada or Northern US states?

    • @alchouinard6090
      @alchouinard6090 4 года назад +3

      @@joesphschramm3754 Edmonton, Alberta Canada

  • @rockhardfreak
    @rockhardfreak 4 года назад +39

    This was my first camping with steve video, and it got me hooked ever since. Really enjoyed the boondocking doc. Thank you steve for being you.

  • @cory.vanskike6494
    @cory.vanskike6494 4 года назад +50

    if you ever get questioned just say youre training for the Appalachian trail. Thats my go to

    • @iamtoday874
      @iamtoday874 4 года назад +2

      Love this lol. Also, how often have you been caught. Just curious

    • @cory.vanskike6494
      @cory.vanskike6494 4 года назад +7

      none, but thats my plan

    • @blakew5672
      @blakew5672 4 года назад

      I tend to just tell people it’s none of their business lol.

  • @theJackman121
    @theJackman121 4 года назад +273

    I'll be honest bud, when you said "you might as well sub if watched this far" you earned a new sub who is really excited to see more of your shenanigans.

    • @Armystalker1
      @Armystalker1 4 года назад +1

      AbjectLlama/Corsair Shill lmaooo

    • @mysticnomad3577
      @mysticnomad3577 4 года назад +5

      Just wait till you see his blow torch.

    • @theMemesOfYourDreams
      @theMemesOfYourDreams 4 года назад +1

      I started laughing and then I hit the subscribe button

    • @ryandavison4923
      @ryandavison4923 2 года назад +1

      Thats us all

    • @JelloFluoride
      @JelloFluoride 2 года назад +2

      This is the first video of his that I saw and also the video that made me subscribe.

  • @lukelucas7953
    @lukelucas7953 3 года назад +13

    How awesome to be camped where you want to be! I'm going to start that this year. This just going to try. I'll let everyone know how it turns out!

  • @MitchBen
    @MitchBen 4 года назад +5

    There is just something about how genuine and excited you are about these videos that keeps me coming back :)

  • @bugoutbubba3912
    @bugoutbubba3912 4 года назад +419

    This defeats the thrill of camping for me. My love of camping revolves around the idea of being far away from people.
    I do like the illegal aspect though.

    • @sethreed1567
      @sethreed1567 4 года назад +35

      You liking the illegal aspect got you another subscriber

    • @Guenonymous
      @Guenonymous 4 года назад +5

      Bugout Bubba I agree but it’s nice to consider, there’s probably something good about the idea

    • @user-fz3ip3ke8p
      @user-fz3ip3ke8p 4 года назад +4

      @@sethreed1567 count me in

    • @zZzjabzZz
      @zZzjabzZz 4 года назад +23

      I like the fact that you can do the camping and being in the outdoors without having to go to far from home if you have these surroundings nearby. Or pack super crazy. Kinda like a quick getaway. I can dig this.

    • @thunderusnight
      @thunderusnight 4 года назад +7

      I like the fact I could be watching someone in the middle of the woods at midnight without them knowing

  • @randymiller4978
    @randymiller4978 4 года назад +42

    I was walking my dog in 8/2019 and smelled some uncle ben...

  • @thestealthymaltesefalcon
    @thestealthymaltesefalcon 5 месяцев назад +2

    Dogs, a Stealthers worst enemy. Thanks for the Video Steve. I love all your work.

  • @emilywarren3053
    @emilywarren3053 3 года назад +7

    Good morning Steve, for those "suspicious time" on the trail with a large pack, you could always say that you're training for a long haul hike. Therefore you want to use your big pack with all your gear so that you're training with the proper weight in it.

    • @Biggiiful
      @Biggiiful 3 года назад +1

      Good idea haha

    • @robertwilliams450
      @robertwilliams450 3 года назад +2

      That would also be a good excuse if he gets caught camping. "I'm training and conditioning my body for a long hike"

    • @TowkayCC
      @TowkayCC 2 года назад

      If the person inquiring asks; "why do it here"

    • @emilywarren3053
      @emilywarren3053 2 года назад +1

      @@TowkayCC "It's close to my (house, work, friends house)" or I love these woods

    • @TowkayCC
      @TowkayCC 2 года назад +1

      @@emilywarren3053 that's brilliant

  • @grantj3413
    @grantj3413 4 года назад +42

    “We’re gonna be quick and quiet”
    Proceeds to film B-Roll

  • @simonjones1678
    @simonjones1678 4 года назад +519

    That constant road noise is soul destroying.

    • @blzt3206
      @blzt3206 4 года назад +16

      It's actually cool in person though. Edmonton has more undeveloped river valley area than any other city

    • @thomasmann9216
      @thomasmann9216 4 года назад +38

      Your soul must be easily destroyed.

    • @sansnom1458
      @sansnom1458 4 года назад +7

      You would never survive here in New York LOL! It's actually therapeutic/calming for me, ik a lot of New Yorkers that feel the same way.

    • @bloodyoneiric9641
      @bloodyoneiric9641 4 года назад +22

      I really hate cars and sirens noises. Just reminds me of life when I'm trying to escape from it by chilling.

    • @ModernGentleman
      @ModernGentleman 4 года назад +1

      All part of the experience 👍

  • @botero29love
    @botero29love 4 года назад +8

    Love it! So much fun, especially cause it's cheap and simple. Thanks Steve

  • @myriotsmind
    @myriotsmind 4 года назад +36

    Gotta get an underquilt. Makes hammock camping much warmer.

    • @myriotsmind
      @myriotsmind 4 года назад +2

      @John Taylor laying on a sleeping bag flattens the loft in the insulation of the sleeping bag. Won't work in cold nights.

  • @wearenowintheprocess
    @wearenowintheprocess 4 года назад +138

    "Get comfortable and crack a beer"
    Best line of the video

    • @Tricklarock
      @Tricklarock 4 года назад +1

      I concur.

    • @sci-figuy6668
      @sci-figuy6668 4 года назад +2

      You gots to have a little hootch while camping.

  • @Oseanyboy
    @Oseanyboy 3 года назад +27

    So many young men today feel insecure and lost, we lock ourselves in our bedrooms and poison our bodies and mind and deprive ourselves of growth. If just one bloke watching your videos makes a lifestyle change - oh man, what a beautiful thing. Thank you for your videos Steve.

  • @ttinc2067
    @ttinc2067 Год назад +1

    I think steve kind of saved my life when the pandemic started and got stuck in the basement... then I ran into steve's camping videos..... thnx steve you are a wondeful guy.....👍👍👍

  • @davidmacdonald2845
    @davidmacdonald2845 4 года назад +8

    There's something about you dude that makes me like your videos more and more.
    I started getting into camping last year to teach my kids to enjoy nature more.
    I like your ideas on keeping it simple and enjoying yourself without all that fancy gear.
    Also the way you talk in a kinda controlled methodical voice instantly calms me down.
    I'm looking forward to your future vids.

  • @byrdland5790
    @byrdland5790 4 года назад +30

    I was listening to deep purple 30 minutes ago idk how RUclips sent me here but I think I'll stay for awhile these videos are great man keep up the great work

  • @nicolas9329
    @nicolas9329 4 года назад +12

    I wandered into this and I love the videos. I have now watched several. Steve makes urban camping seem pretty adventurous. lol, definitely makes me want to be outside. Keep up the good work.

  • @Joygrosz1
    @Joygrosz1 2 года назад +2

    I get the biggest kick out of watching you get excited when you’re really enjoying yourself out there👍😃

  • @udmbfckx2916
    @udmbfckx2916 4 года назад +27

    Steve Wallis is a:
    1) Instant Adventure Guy..."Eee there is some brush there....let's go camping!"
    2) Instructor for the Homeless "And this is how you hide in plain sight in the city"
    3) Practical, Deluxe-Camper High-Cuisine Chef "Here is my Filet Mignon with au gratin potatoes"
    4) Stealth/environmentalist "Always use a hammock for little or no footprint, you can't be accused"
    5) Canadian Lager connoisseur "Should have brought some Molson"
    6) Almost an inmate "Out of here.....and not a moment too soon"

  • @TheLordZoka
    @TheLordZoka 4 года назад +670

    Broke: Homeless encampment
    Woke: Disadvantaged people settling
    Bespoke: *Urban Stealth Camping*

    • @f1rebreather123
      @f1rebreather123 4 года назад +31

      @John Taylor yes

    • @berg6964
      @berg6964 4 года назад

      Lol!

    • @pikiwiki
      @pikiwiki 4 года назад +3

      oh..oh...oh you're good...you're really, feely good

    • @YourmanMogga
      @YourmanMogga 4 года назад +13

      @John Taylor Your parents worked the hardest and you inherited all they did for you, then fucked everything up for the following generations because you are so entitled. also, learn to take a joke. save your self the stress.

    • @krieghart5515
      @krieghart5515 4 года назад +9

      @John Taylor translation: bwaaaaaa I pretend I don't care no one likes me, but I keep coming back here for any form of human contact, bwaaaaaa

  • @ninakennedy7497
    @ninakennedy7497 4 года назад +6

    If they ever question you you could always just say you're training for A PCT hike or something And you've got the gear with you to practice efficient set up and tear down of your camp :) I love your videos keep them coming :)

  • @81klong
    @81klong 3 года назад +3

    That second where you sat down and cracked open your beer and said "ah", I felt that! Such a good feeling 🙌

  • @AngelicOutcry
    @AngelicOutcry 4 года назад +27

    "T-cup" candles melted down with a cotton ball installed can last up to 30 minutes or more. One will boil your water. I use them as fire starters. They even work immediately after being submerged in water. I dig a knife into it pulling up a makeshift wick and light it. They can be extinguished and reused like a candle should the need arise.
    Your tent needs camouflage the triangular straight lines are not consistent with what's found in nature.

    • @keelanesquivel3854
      @keelanesquivel3854 4 года назад

      Kevin Tanner can you elaborate please? I don’t quite understand what you mean?

    • @AngelicOutcry
      @AngelicOutcry 4 года назад

      @@keelanesquivel3854 I put T-cup candles on a hot plate to melt the wax. Then I place a single cotton ball into the melted wax after removing the wick. Once the wax Fry's it can be lit like a candle. The difference is the entire cotton ball acts as the wick in turn causing a much larger flame lasting long enough to even start wet wood. Hope this helps.

  • @Winston_Smith_84
    @Winston_Smith_84 4 года назад +240

    Sometimes I'll be driving somewhere and think....I could camp right there and nobody would know 😁😁😁

    • @garyfairbrother5532
      @garyfairbrother5532 4 года назад +11

      PBRstreetgang I do that too! I often think about how long a person could live bushcraft style in a State Park or National Forest. I’d be a Yogi Bear and raid picnic baskets for food and drink.

    • @Jazzywazz
      @Jazzywazz 4 года назад

      Yup!

    • @radarlovedr
      @radarlovedr 4 года назад +10

      I think about people living in medians of highways that have a lot of trees on them. Like right there camping in the middle between the the highway lanes.

    • @mcgillicuddy4008
      @mcgillicuddy4008 4 года назад +1

      YES! I have thought that too, even in a forested interstate cloverleaf exit! Using a Kelly Kettle.

    • @WoodcraftLeagueOfAmerica
      @WoodcraftLeagueOfAmerica 4 года назад +1

      I've done that quite a few times, just find a secluded spot...set up camp and rest.

  • @andyparker8747
    @andyparker8747 2 года назад +1

    This was the first episode I ever watched. I've gone back to your first ever episode and have been watching 1-2 each night in order. Back here now. Catching up fast!

  • @Glavin883
    @Glavin883 4 года назад +5

    Incredible, your gear is much like mine. Love the tri-stool, I use a tent hammock as well, and over the past 6 years I've created my own back-country camping pack with the philosophy of light & compact in mind. Good work dude, coming from a Manitoban (who also Stealth Camped in Europe)

  • @user-22-
    @user-22- 4 года назад +163

    I had to chuckle each time he said 'forest' (I.e. Tree line between the road & suburbia) 😄

    • @bear8903
      @bear8903 4 года назад +5

      2 2 forests are rare at this point

    • @blakew5672
      @blakew5672 4 года назад +7

      Danny DeVito
      Based on what exactly?! I’ve been to plenty of legitimate forests all over the country that span millions of acres.

    • @capngrim
      @capngrim 4 года назад

      @John Taylor were they bitching dick cheese?

    • @f1rebreather123
      @f1rebreather123 4 года назад

      @@bear8903 Come to Colorado and you'll find plenty of nice and big forests

    • @f1rebreather123
      @f1rebreather123 4 года назад

      @John Taylor They weren't complaining about anything.

  • @TheGreatMoonFrog
    @TheGreatMoonFrog 4 года назад +173

    "Look at that, someone else is stealth camping out here." Sure Steve, sure he is.

    • @wesleymoclair7405
      @wesleymoclair7405 4 года назад +15

      John Taylor get outta here rickety

    • @f1rebreather123
      @f1rebreather123 4 года назад +4

      @John Taylor I mean, he is just making a joke.

    • @Randomvids395
      @Randomvids395 4 года назад +9

      John Taylor Ok Boomer

    • @hbhoons2398
      @hbhoons2398 4 года назад +5

      John Taylor Santa Claus lookin ass, why are boomers so fucking angry all the time shut the fuck up dude

    • @sacredcobra155
      @sacredcobra155 4 года назад

      @John Taylor Go home grandpa you're drunk

  • @jackstone9556
    @jackstone9556 4 года назад +5

    Steve is the bob ross of camping change my mind

  • @seqta5705
    @seqta5705 4 года назад +304

    When your mom kicks you out for smoking weed in the house..

    • @almightymapp
      @almightymapp 4 года назад +9

      Seqta underratted comment

    • @Mgray187
      @Mgray187 4 года назад

      Seqta 😭😂

    • @dan3nad
      @dan3nad 4 года назад +13

      thats how alot of the homeless on the streets got there, no joke

    • @newworldlord643
      @newworldlord643 4 года назад +1

      😭😭😭😭😭😭⚰⚰

    • @lowcountrysmoke
      @lowcountrysmoke 4 года назад +3

      Nah he used to go to the pub but then had to give proof to his wife he was “camping..” and here we are

  • @alexanderweaver9182
    @alexanderweaver9182 4 года назад +67

    Hi Steve! I love to stealth camp in a nearby state park which is closed at 7pm. I carry the smallest backpack which looks like a school backpack for a boy but it is a woodland camo. My stove is exactly what you have I picked up at a military surplus outfit for 5 bucks. Also bought a a dozen Trioxane cubes. The trick to lighting them is to scrape the top it with your EDC pocket knife: never carry a knife on your belt unless it can be hidden (hard to do in the summer wearing shorts and a tee). The particles light very quickly which lights up the remaining cube. I'm surprised you didn't use your four dinner foil container for the burrito as well. Pour a little amount of water into the bottom and place your aluminum foil wrapped burrito into the container, place a sheet of foil or the original paper cover you extracted on top; the steam will warm your burrito adequately. My tarp is the USMC MARPAT (marine pattern), the hammock a Snugpak with bug net and I use one of those green reflectix emergency blankets (11 bucks at Walmart) for an under blanket secured with 550 paracord or #36 bank line. There have been some stealth camp sites where I used a 5X7 camo net to disguise my set up. Stealth camping is a learning tool for me: packing light taking only absolute essentials, being totally in tune with your environment and deciphering sounds in the dark.

  • @ironrangerw6r1
    @ironrangerw6r1 4 года назад +827

    Heroin addicts have been doing urban stealth camping for decades 🤣🤣

    • @manuela.8676
      @manuela.8676 4 года назад +12

      You stole my comment :)

    • @kestrel6245
      @kestrel6245 4 года назад +31

      Ya it's like a whole camp city 150 feet into the local park near me. They come out and beg at all the intersections. I call it Needlestick Park.

    • @killgreen420
      @killgreen420 4 года назад +7

      But where I’m from there’s no stealth it’s a trash heap on the side walk for junkies

    • @billt7283
      @billt7283 4 года назад +1

      Ha! So original

    • @heyyou5189
      @heyyou5189 4 года назад +7

      @@kestrel6245 we call it pin cushion park

  • @chubzero7342
    @chubzero7342 4 года назад +28

    Someday, I expect to check my trail cams and see Steve.

  • @hunterandchavy
    @hunterandchavy 2 года назад +3

    some people just don't respect nature and the beauty of it. Leaving trash is definitely a no no no!

  • @miraclo3
    @miraclo3 4 года назад +25

    YEG??? i knew those trails looked familiar! thats awesome.

  • @kyle88l
    @kyle88l 4 года назад +28

    And here I thought there was a homeless guy in my bushes here in Edmonton. Turns out it was Steve Wallis

  • @Fotosynthesis858
    @Fotosynthesis858 Год назад +4

    Back in the late 80s/early 90s, me & bunch of friends would often camp out at our local neighborhood park. It wasn’t legal BUT back then nobody complained. The park had charcoal BBQ grills so we’d use them to roast hotdogs & use them as makeshift campfires. Cops would drive by but they never harassed us. I couldn’t imagine doing that now with all the Karen’s around smh.

  • @brandondowning6243
    @brandondowning6243 4 года назад +49

    Urban Crapping with Steve
    *Whispering* "I'm just popping a squat here trying to take a dump about 20 meters off the trail and there's a family walking their dog. Gotta stay quiet.🤫"
    *Accidentally farts loudly* "Well, it looks like the gig is up."

    • @jmupp2876
      @jmupp2876 3 года назад +3

      I literally lol-ed

    • @bobbymatheson5807
      @bobbymatheson5807 3 года назад +3

      I wonder how he is sure that a wild animal doesn't come along in the middle of the night and bite him right in the ass ?

    • @omniaparatus6147
      @omniaparatus6147 3 года назад +2

      😂👌

  • @JesusFan
    @JesusFan 4 года назад +16

    When RUclips recommends a channel you actually like!

  • @tubemember21
    @tubemember21 4 года назад +440

    Today I saw an urban stealth camper pissing on a wall then he asked me for money.

  • @emilyjohnson5315
    @emilyjohnson5315 4 года назад +2

    You have the most pleasant and calming way about you! You seem so humble and this was easy to watch.

  • @danielhalliday9127
    @danielhalliday9127 Год назад +2

    Hi Steve hope you're doing ok its almost summer in Australia now we are in spring I think that's your Autum in Canada still thinking of you mate I lost my dad 12 years ago all I can say to you is time does heel excuse the spelling I think that you are an great fella and I love you camping shows,you are an everyday inspiration, take care mate looking forward to seeing your future videos.

  • @HayabusaOrlando
    @HayabusaOrlando 4 года назад +14

    Steve, your videos are the BEST!!! Your presentation is hilarious. You're so at peace with yourself even though you do some crazy stuff. Keep it up. And stay safe!

  • @michaelcottrell35
    @michaelcottrell35 4 года назад +14

    Always wanted to try one of those stoves and glad to see they work well.

    • @rainbowlable
      @rainbowlable 3 года назад +2

      the German army uses these stoves

  • @MysticMonkeyMiracle
    @MysticMonkeyMiracle 2 года назад +2

    On days when I want to turn the entirety of existence off, and fade to an unaware blackness these videos really help keep my ember going. Nothing is more precious than that. Thanks Steve, Beautiful Wife, Crazy Neighbor, and the whole Step 2 community. Life is beautiful but fuck me if it isn't hard.

  • @jeepgirl1653
    @jeepgirl1653 3 года назад +18

    Steve, you need to watch a vid on packing a bag. Many good ones from preppers. You don't need a knife, you need two! Haha. I've used those stoves for years. Had fun watching. Thank you.

  • @sherpaderpa1
    @sherpaderpa1 4 года назад +255

    I'm not sure I can forgive you for not bringing a knife camping.

    • @ElementofKindness
      @ElementofKindness 4 года назад +18

      Right? Who doesn't carry a knife every day? I carry both a pocket knife with two blades, as well as a Leatherman that has two more blades. I don't think a day goes by that I don't use at least one.

    • @bevinmodrak4997
      @bevinmodrak4997 4 года назад +1

      @@ElementofKindness 2 hell with my key chain I often have 3!!! WTF!!

    • @Worldsphuked
      @Worldsphuked 4 года назад +15

      You telling me the dude doesn’t have a pocket knife or even a sharp rock? Wasting my time watching this dude pretend to be homeless & creeping around people’s back yard. I’m outty.

    • @rgile67
      @rgile67 4 года назад +5

      What about successfully camping without it? I give him more respect for not giving up, going home and doing the video another day.

    • @farabove100
      @farabove100 4 года назад +5

      I shower with my neck knife, you never know

  • @davearonow65
    @davearonow65 4 года назад +132

    I like to stealth camp in people's living rooms at at night when they are upstairs asleep. It's quite the challenge to not get caught. It's fun. You should try it.

    • @ericgonzales3605
      @ericgonzales3605 4 года назад +9

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 just a lil fire though... 😂😂😂😂

    • @maxmackinlay618
      @maxmackinlay618 4 года назад +4

      @@ericgonzales3605 and a lil baked potato

    • @paulo8001
      @paulo8001 4 года назад +14

      I am doing right now. If you hear anything through the night, don't come down, I like to sleep naked...

    • @macmike8329
      @macmike8329 4 года назад

      Ill pass.

    • @jamesthornton3339
      @jamesthornton3339 4 года назад +3

      Last time I tried that, they came downstairs while I was hanging my rainfly!

  • @connorlastname3034
    @connorlastname3034 4 года назад +2

    One thing that really sticks out is your cover profile. If someone walks by looking for stuff like that and noticed a straight edge it would be a dead giveaway. Grab some scotch tape and go around and grab some sticks (grass and other greenery in the summer) and tape them on the top, specifically on the edges.

  • @keithshwalbe6981
    @keithshwalbe6981 4 года назад +2

    Always a joy Steve. .
    When my spirit needs regrounding. I follow your example.
    Thank you my friend.
    Regards from Keith in Wales UK.

  • @JoshDooG
    @JoshDooG 4 года назад +22

    you just made anyone on that trail hungry....the aroma must have been amazing

  • @hfortenberry
    @hfortenberry 4 года назад +9

    "If you've watched this far, you may as well just subscribe" LOL, Dude you are so right. Subscribed!

  • @skyartrc8286
    @skyartrc8286 3 года назад +2

    This is the coolest stealth camping iv seen, i especially love how your wife packed your dinner and everything you need to cook it in that pan with lid.

  • @cHilLy-chEEzdAWg
    @cHilLy-chEEzdAWg 2 года назад +2

    This was my first Camping with Steve video! Can't believe its been over 2 years of watching your channel

  • @MRobertLurerM
    @MRobertLurerM 4 года назад +5

    Thank you for not camping in someone's view from their fence, love your content

  • @LordSunrunner
    @LordSunrunner 4 года назад +9

    I've spent well over a year's worth of nights (350+) in my Hennessy hammock. It's funny b/c you're using the same pack as I have as well, for the past 4 years. I did a 6 month permaculture venture in latin america. One of the wild horse ranches I worked at ordered 3 hammocks after my visit. Those items & a compact sleeping bag is a perfect answer for mobility on trips, when you don't have the money for a hotel or even a hostile. Sometimes bussing cross-country you get dropped off at night after-hours, and your only option is to dive into the jungle or forest like Steve is. I also did a 6 month survival stint near the Redwoods California border with such basic equipment. The common hobo stove is invaluable for a quick coffee or meal. You'd never catch me out there without knives, headlamp(s), or a firestarting kit. Thanks for sharing Steve!

  • @djssquibbs3295
    @djssquibbs3295 4 года назад +3

    that was amazingly cool I love that Adventure thank you for taking the time to make the content what also impressed me was that you were self critical and analyzing things as you went and not just acting like you were the most smartest person or whatever lots of people do on RUclips. The hammock is amazing I'm so jealous

  • @trevorsaggers4597
    @trevorsaggers4597 4 года назад +11

    Thank you Jess for sharing your husband with us, we do appreciate it. Although I think you enjoy the peace and quite when he is out camping and not annoying you LOL

  • @trailerparkplug1758
    @trailerparkplug1758 4 года назад +105

    My wife left me and I have nowhere to stay so I might as well play it off like I’m camping