0:23 Where did you find the Scamp? 0:59 How do you not kill each other? 2:08 How do you shower? 3:27 How do you manage your period? 4:17 What kind of dog do you have? 5:00 What do you eat? 5:59 How did you choose off-grid life? 7:08 Where do you park? 8:42 Do you ever get scared? 9:44 Are you vegan? 12:13 How do you make money? 17:04 What do you miss?
I live a similar life style, however I am retired and have a pension that allows me to do so. I wiah I would have tried it when I was younger but I am also glad that I worked to earn the
a pension. It would definitely have been more enjoyable and tremendously exciting to do it when I was younger though. Are you saving money for a retirement or do you plan to live like this indefinitely? What about medical issues. Do you have health insurance?
I'm a 60 year old woman that has recently found your videos. I think you are one smart young woman. You have learned very early in life exactly what is important! You go Elsa.....you're living life like it should be lived. You're happy, you enjoy what you do, you have freedom, you have your wonderful companion who shares your life joys. Live free!!! I admire what you do and wish I had really realized what is important in life at your age.
I hope you both are putting all your money away for retirement and regular savings. So you can continue to live this free lifestyle. Your both so cute are you married? You make us all jealous we can't live like you both. I hope and pray you are safe all the time. You have simplify your life. Videos are great.
I'm a 53 yr old mother of 6 grandmother of 7 from London Ontario Canada and poor as shit.. Had emergency surgery and now have an ostomy bag for the rest of my life and I want so bad to live in a trailer or tiny house.. I'm even too poor to do that.. I envy you Elsa but you inspire me xoxo
@@dawnwigzell9528 I feel the same way after looking at these videos. But it takes alot of practice like she said. I am 57 and right now I don't think I could do it. I don't know if she was an outdoors person her whole life, but you kind of have to be of you are going to take on this lifestyle. There are many ways to live a minimalistic lifestyle, there are websites and videos about it. I get what you are saying, but we are both in our 50s and I have some illnesses too from working my ass off as a single mom of 5, if I were younger I think I could do it.
This is the longest video I've ever published. Let me know what you think? Do you like this? Do you want to see more like this? What DO you want to see more of? What questions have I left out of this video? Thanks guys!!
I’ve been reading the comments and I’ve found a common theme. Women 50 plus years old are loving you and wishing they (we) had found ourselves as young as you did. I am living my 63rd year and I can not tell you how much you inspire me! Keep doing you doll baby, cause you are doing it right! Just know that there is a legion of grown women, grandmothers even (me), that completely dig the shit out of you, Barron and your sweet pup. You all give us so much inspiration and vicarious pleasure through your adventures. Your little family is so precious. I truly wish you all the best and will continue supporting your channel. Love to the three of you. Nana.a.k.a. Miss Ellie 🥰
My favorite part about this whole video, 'I do a lot of things I enjoy and convince people to pay me for them' 😄 That's the true meaning of finding your career! Thank you darling! You're inspiring a lot of people, my being one.
we went camping in a tent for a week with our 7 month old daughter. it was amazing. i'm so tempted to move out into the wild like you guys. i didn't miss anything. we started to think differently and we didn't run into any problems. showering? make your boyfriend pour water on you. going to the toilet? bring a small shovel, dig a hole and cover it up after. get creative and stay positive!
As a person takes the path they choose and not chosen they meet all their desires of satisfaction good or bad they will learn to overcome, adapt or improvise while on that path. Great video Elsa. Glad you have found a great path.
Have you tried the portable showers? They are inflatable black bags that you fill with water and allow the sun to heat, then have a "normal" free shower at will. And I love that you guys value financial independence. Too many in our culture don't recognize the value and will pay the price in the future. Thanks for highlighting that!
What's important is you are healthy, happy and enjoying your life! What a great way to live! I work a 9-5 and miss so much of this beautiful world. I see a lot of the world through your videos and appreciate them so much! Thank you for sharing with us! ❤
For the shower issue have y'all tried the camping shower? It's like a huge water bag you fill up with water and let it sit in the sun to heat up and then hang it in a tree or anywhere higher than you are and it's like a normal outdoor shower. Very worth it for camping.
wow this made me emotional? As a 20 year old girl in my junior year of college... paying 20k in tuition and 800 in rent a month, this life style seems more than tempting. I want to get my degree and do something like this. Very inspiring, keep it up! love these videos
I have thought about this idea for my daughter's future in whatever she does; college, traveling, working, etc. I'm trying to figure out my rig and what exactly I want to do.... I've been watching Elsa and it helps SO much!
I now watched some of your videos as a quiet listener and I want to comment on this one. You are inspiring me a lot and especially with this video. I do live in a Zurich and this is one of the most expensive cities in the world. I sometimes think that it would be great to not have this huge monthly costs, but then I think that I love our apparent, the area where we live, love all the things I own, my creative, independent job ... The reason why I am writing all of this is that I come to think that we don't have to escape into the wilderness to be free ... Freedom, I think, is completely created in our minds. I discovered freedom when I got self-employed and stopped caring what other people about me. I found freedom when I got to know myself and the things that I need and gave away most of them. I don't need to go into the woods to feel "off-grid". I kind of feel it in myself. Does that make sense to anyone ? I just wanted to leave this as something to think about for the few people who might read it ... Oh, and by the way, I am vegan and I can tell you that we do get all the proteins we need from a plant-based diet. The only thing we need to supplement is Vitamin B12. I know this for a fact as the vegan community in Zurich is so big, which is great. Oh, and animals whose meat you can buy at stores get the Vitamin B12 in artificial form because the don't come in touch with it. It is a bacterium in natural soil you see ... So never mind to supplement it ...
I really envy your peaceful life. I have been working all my life and never it has been enough to pay for all my expenses. We make life more complicated than it really is with all the attachments we think we need, or people make us believe we need them. I love camping in a tent, I love cooking outside. I remember once I was camping at the beach. I was so happy to wake up in the morning and see and hear the Oceanfront of me. The same thing is camping at the Forrest, waking up in the morning and have that special contact with nature, it is amazing. I think both of you are a real inspiration. I have seen the tiny house movement as well. I certainly believe that many people are realizing how complicated we have made our world because of our lifestyle.
I just want to say that you have inspired me to invest in going off grid. I'm looking at converting a 6x12 cargo trailer into a camper/tiny house that I plan I living in full time. I also enjoy your videos.😀
My husband and I are kind of doing the same thing. We noticed that we were extremely stressed out working our self to death. Paying a couple thousand dollars a month for rent and utilities. We decided to purchase a travel trailer and live on the coast for a while. Take a step back from everything. De-stress and enjoy each other and our life. We're just at the start of our journey, and I am so excited to live. I get you girl. 🐳
You should make a RUclips channel two . I want to buy a trailer two and do the same . I told my wife if I work for $13.00hr 6 months we could save 23,000 in one year buy living in a trailer and she don't like it . Love your channel u guys are smart . Keep on trailing.
I pretty much have just gotten done binge watching you’re videos on the scamp life! Absolutely love your channel and what you guys are doing. I went back to this video and though commented on it because I really Felt everything that you were saying at the end of this video.My husband and I want to do this type of living as well. We want it more than ever and we’re working towards doing it. Keep doing you. Sending nothing but love and positive vibes your way!
You are lovely. We too do not have a conventional bathroom and we are clean too. I’m single living with my 7 & 16 yr old children and we have also grown together through this process . It’s all so awesome
I love your outlook on life. I watch your videos and I start to think. You never push your beliefs in your videos you just say this is why I chose this or whyI do that. It is refreshing for me to see another way to live and have questions answered without feeling like I'm wrong because I don't or you're right because you do if that makes any sense I just really walk away from these videos thinking things and questioning things instead of just accepting all things are and I just want to thank you for that. You're very talented woman I watched you on the Nyx Face Awards and I'm glad I continue to follow you thank you for all your videos and sharing your wonderful Talent with us
Wow, this is so huge! What an encouraging comment. I sincerely appreciate this and I'm so glad to see and hear from the good people on my channel. You're so awesome, thank you!!
I agree! Your personality/outlook is refreshing and inspiring. Your channel has inspired me to look into doing a similar nomadic lifestyle. I have started researching and have goal lists. Thank you! Keep the videos coming, I love your artistic style too. Keep up the great work!
Like several here in the comments, I have recently discovered your channel. I am a 68 year old man who retired in Nov. 2019 and bought a truck camper. Went out for a month in Jan. 2020 and then the plague happened. I was lucky to have a permanent place to camp for a few months, but, summer came and people started showing up and the heat, well, I was near Death Valley, so, home I went. Hence, lots of time for RUclips, and, you guys. I LOVE your views about meat and shampoo and all that. Wish all peeps had your views. Live and let live my mom and dad taught me. Carry on! Gonna need a sticker here soon! :-)
I’ve been a minimalist since I was 13 or so (25 now). I realized quick how pointless material possessions were. I could easily quit my day job and get a camper and do exactly this but I’d be worried about making money. I don’t have a creative bone in my body. the only things I really care about are nature and wellness. How could I work that into making money?? I don’t want to make RUclips videos. you’re a great motivation for people who haven’t realized what we have yet. I love how you word things to so as to show you’re not preaching, just informing. Information is the only thing we really need. That and a good book :)
Elsa, you make perfect sense when you talk in your videos. I thank you for sharing your life and experiences with all of us. It definitely gives me something to think about regarding our up coming downsizing. Both of you seem happy and peaceful, what more could one ask for? I think of how our safety will be when we move into a trailer. It's a little scary...
I think what you guys are doing is awesome. I admire you and think you're super cool. It's too bad that ppl are busy judging when they should get out there and live the way you do. No regrets.. Living your best life. In every sense. Hugs from California❤🌴🙏
I originally found your channel because of the Nyx Awards. Everything you do speaks to me. Thank you for this video. I am in a tricky spot because I have a full time job, and I love what I do, but I also would love to live the way you do and save money. Living off grid seems harder in the city with a full time job that does not allow for working from home.
Eh, since making this video I've stepped a bit back from the veganism practice. I eat meat, but eat quality, local meat, not the hormone/antibiotic filled cheap shit at mainstream grocery stores. My body needs protein and the amino acids that come from meat. To each their own.
Cows produce more than just meat, cows produce milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, and yogurt. The largest American cash crops are wheat, corn, and soybeans. You can drive a thousand miles in any direction out of Chicago and see one or more of these cash crops being grown on every farm. I have seen many vegans praise pasta, but have you seen pasta being produced at their factories? So much energy being used drying the pasta on conveyor belts. And then the pasta Is packaged in plastic bags. No thanks, I will buy from a butcher selling fresh unfrozen meat wrapped in butcher paper which is easily recycled... And yes, if you desire to really be green, dish all of your polymer products...
Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions that I’ve have thought about, but haven’t asked. My partner/wife was living in an RV for around 6 years. She got sick. Now we live in a 80 foot trailer and I hate it. I watch your videos and remember all the fun things we did. Thanks for sharing
Been a subscriber for awhile just never watched your older videos and have been binge watching! I will never understand why people are so worried about what others are doing! Like why does it bother them if you don’t shower for a week?! You do you! I’m jealous of your lifestyle!! ❤️
Brand new to your channel and totally love it. I really like how you share your lifestyle with sounding like you are preaching at those who don't live that way. Keep up the great work.
You are a very enlightened young woman!! I am amazed at how much wisdom you have at such a young age. This has been very interesting! I could not have done this when I was your age because I wanted six children and the traditional life..but it sure does appeal to me now!! I am happy for you!!
I just stumbled upon your channel a few days ago and I'm in love! I've been dreaming of vanlife for a couple years now and definitely plan on getting a van in the next couple years (gotta do more research!) but you have inspired me so much already. I love your choice to live off grid and spend so much time in nature as a nomad with your partner and your dog. This is honestly goals and I hope you keep creating content and going on adventures! I might see you out there one day ;)
You are hands down my favorite RUclipsr. I really appreciate your down to Earth demeanor and your natural artistry in everything you do, especially your ability to tell a story.
This is very interesting. I never have watched any of your prior Scamp videos but I saw this one and thought it’d be an interesting watch. It was. On one hand it makes me want to live the lifestyle that you have, living off the earth and being very grounded, not having to spend mony on so much stuff, not being tempted to buy so many things and actually save my hard-earned money. But on the other hand, I have so many things (said things that I gave into the temptation for, yes). I couldn’t fit it all in a camper, or even an RV, and I like my things, they bring me a lot of joy. I could probably easily get rid of a lot of stuff that I have if I decided to live this kinda life, but I wouldn’t want to get rid of everything. I have said before that I’ve always wanted to go camping. I know what you do isn’t camping, its your life, but it makes my fire for that increase hearing about what your life is like. I want to spend, like, a week or something camping. To not be surrounded by everything in modern life and just enjoy the wilderness and live in the wilderness for that duration of time.
I love how long this video was, and how you were willing to sit down for so long and make everyone that little bit more knowledgeable 😘 You sound quite chuffed when talking about how you live - you're happy with how you live and you're happy to show that to people. You're your own version of happy and that's special 💛
16:41 Yah ! It makes sense ! You are on a great journey not confined by the walls of the scamp ! We humans wash out the natural oils out of our hair too often ! 10:50 mono culture of crops in "super" fields suppresses the wildlife ! Here we are starting to leave larger hedge ( letting go wild ) margins as wildlife corridors !
Great video, thanks for sharing a little window into your life. I'm working on downsizing my possessions and trying to get to the point of living a nomadic life, which happens to look very similar to yours in my mind. It's nice to find like minded young people to be inspired by to keep on with my goals. 😊
Yes everything you are saying makes sense. You are not crazy or extremely radical. You guys are brave and determined. I think 2 barriers people have with this is. Lack of convenience and taking that leap of faith. Unlearning habits and making new habits are difficult for some. Like you said, take care of your self and universe first. I love the content and support you guys in spirit. Take care .
I like that you live this super extraordinary and in some ways extreme lifestyle but you don't shove it in everyone's face. You're so like 'hey this is what I do so if you wanna do it too cool but if not cool'. You come off very laid back and genuine. This is goals, not just your lifestyle but your mindset as a whole
I have showered numerous times with a single gallon jug of water at whatever temperature suits. Most of the water will likely go to rinsing off. Sometimes I even have water left over. Long hair may use more than my crew cut.
i love your videos i strive to build a life where i dont have to pay for all these extra things that you talk about. really love watching your videos and seeing where your adventures go !!! safe travels!
I'm the one who ranted about cattle and poop lies. I really admire you t wo because I am 67 year old and I still haven't had the nerve to take that big step myself. Now I'm old and sickly and it's almost too late. I need to get busy!!Thanks for inspiring me. Oh year, Baron, too.
I'm 72, I'm thinking of a small trailer (I think the Scamp looks good) to go on extended trips. I love nature, but find the bed situation difficult at my age. I think your lifestyle makes eminent sense. I love finding your videos and thanks for posting.
elsa, you are such an inspiration. i went to uc santa cruz and lived with friends until i finished college. i lived there for about 5 months after college and had to work two jobs to afford my beach apartment there. after discovering your channel, i worked so much and so much overtime to save up for a scamp and bought one. thank you so so much! i have done all of the california coast, up until oregon and plan to do much more. keep up the amazing work. i love living off grid, as it teaches me how to live minimally and basically. (sorry for no caps, i’m a firm believer in no caps haha). i don’t plan on going back to city living, but if i ever do, i will move back to santa cruz because i love it so much. but i’m sticking to off grid living in my scamp! thanks again :) (and this was edited for spelling)
We have a Triton portable hot water heater we use it for our outside shower. It uses propane, you would need a water source. Maybe you could use that beautiful river water. Love your videos, life is good.
I found this video, and in particular, your personal candor, to be absolutely refreshing. Today, everyone lives behind a mask, but you are refreshingly open. I wish you every continued happiness in your chosen lifestyle, young lady. Thank you for allowing me to peek inside your days.
You are so smart, down to earth, and sensible. I wish I had a friend like you! Your enthusiasm about this lifestyle is intriguing and inspiring. I am new to your channel and binge-watched your videos and learned so much. Thank you, girl! Keep posting and living your best life! Much love!
I love that you said this gives you the space to think and be creative. I have worked for myself most of my life and it is liberating. Love the murals the most! I too have done them for a long time. If you are ever in Los Angeles or even by Palm Springs it would be fun to meet, have a campfire, drum circle and maybe collaborate on a mural. Stay try to yourself and you will never be disappointed!
Great Q&A! The "menstrual cycle" question did come to mind lol. I just found your videos (and watched SO many of them) and I'm so in love! I'm very thankful for gentle creative amazing souls such as yourself (Barron is cool too but as a woman I'm simply able to connect with you more). I found you at this time in life were what I required was exactly what you have to offer the world.... in my opinion. Van life has been calling me lately but it's not a current option (one day maybe🤞🏽). Therefore it's beautiful to be able to retreat into your sanctuary and become a nomad vicariously. Thanks for sharing.....I genuinely love you! 😘 PS.... insane artwork; can't wait to order stickers.
Hi Elsa! I’m new to your site but been watching a couple months and I’m hooked!!! I love yours and Barons way of life..I’m hooked on your cooking videos and love them..I’m so inspired that I’m trying them and I’m truly loosing weight!! Please keep them coming!! Good Luck to you and Baron and please stay safe out there..
I am retiring and I will be trying to live your lifestyle. I admire both of you. I am late to watching your videos, I hope you are still doing this. My journey will be for peace and to get away from people. I wish I had done it sooner. Stay safe and free💖💖
Hi there! I just found your channel 24 hours ago and I've watched so many of them. I've learned so much from what you've said about food and cutting down on things. Thank you so much for sharing with us and I hope you continue.
Hey, you mentioned Colorado.... Spent last summer in a four man tent with my daughter.... Up Poncha Springs outside Salida...... Lots of beautiful free camping that way!Best summer of my life!
You are quite fantastic. My other half and I are taking the steps for a similar life. Keep spreading the word, and in due time society will wake up. Thank you for all the helpful info and to prove to me that there are people who are actually LIVING and not just remaining stuck robots.
I just found your channel yesterday and I really love your content! You guys are totally rad and really inspire me to want to do something similar this summer when the law school semester is over! I really love your lives and I'm super excited to keep watching your content!
Elsa you are simply an inspiration and have such a kindled spirit! Thanks to you and Barron for sharing your lives as you enlighten myself and others to reach outside of my comfort zone! Be safe in your travels and I hope to meet you both on the trails of life’s adventures! All the best! :)
0:23 Where did you find the Scamp?
0:59 How do you not kill each other?
2:08 How do you shower?
3:27 How do you manage your period?
4:17 What kind of dog do you have?
5:00 What do you eat?
5:59 How did you choose off-grid life?
7:08 Where do you park?
8:42 Do you ever get scared?
9:44 Are you vegan?
12:13 How do you make money?
17:04 What do you miss?
THANKS PHOEBE! I pinned this comment!!
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I live a similar life style, however I am retired and have a pension that allows me to do so. I wiah I would have tried it when I was younger but I am also glad that I worked to earn the
a pension. It would definitely have been more enjoyable and tremendously exciting to do it when I was younger though.
Are you saving money for a retirement or do you plan to live like this indefinitely? What about medical issues. Do you have health insurance?
I'm a 60 year old woman that has recently found your videos. I think you are one smart young woman. You have learned very early in life exactly what is important! You go Elsa.....you're living life like it should be lived. You're happy, you enjoy what you do, you have freedom, you have your wonderful companion who shares your life joys. Live free!!! I admire what you do and wish I had really realized what is important in life at your age.
I appreciate this support so, so much :)
I hope you both are putting all your money away for retirement and regular savings. So you can continue to live this free lifestyle. Your both so cute are you married? You make us all jealous we can't live like you both. I hope and pray you are safe all the time. You have simplify your life. Videos are great.
I'm a 53 yr old mother of 6 grandmother of 7 from London Ontario Canada and poor as shit.. Had emergency surgery and now have an ostomy bag for the rest of my life and I want so bad to live in a trailer or tiny house.. I'm even too poor to do that.. I envy you Elsa but you inspire me xoxo
@@dawnwigzell9528 I feel the same way after looking at these videos. But it takes alot of practice like she said. I am 57 and right now I don't think I could do it. I don't know if she was an outdoors person her whole life, but you kind of have to be of you are going to take on this lifestyle. There are many ways to live a minimalistic lifestyle, there are websites and videos about it. I get what you are saying, but we are both in our 50s and I have some illnesses too from working my ass off as a single mom of 5, if I were younger I think I could do it.
Amen to that from a 65 yr old woman!
This is the longest video I've ever published. Let me know what you think? Do you like this? Do you want to see more like this? What DO you want to see more of? What questions have I left out of this video? Thanks guys!!
Elsa Rhae longer vids about literally anything. Your my fav channel and someday I will do what you do I hope! Thanks for sharing so much with us 🖤🖤🖤
Yes anything that your interested in love the channel
love ur channel. i watch your videos as i find ur lifestyle super cool!!
how long are you planning to live in a scamp for?
Elsa Rhae excellent, and no not to long at all.
isnt the liberation of living a grand grand thing!! thanks to you and Barron for sharing.
I’ve been reading the comments and I’ve found a common theme. Women 50 plus years old are loving you and wishing they (we) had found ourselves as young as you did. I am living my 63rd year and I can not tell you how much you inspire me! Keep doing you doll baby, cause you are doing it right! Just know that there is a legion of grown women, grandmothers even (me), that completely dig the shit out of you, Barron and your sweet pup. You all give us so much inspiration and vicarious pleasure through your adventures. Your little family is so precious. I truly wish you all the best and will continue supporting your channel. Love to the three of you. Nana.a.k.a. Miss Ellie 🥰
My favorite part about this whole video,
'I do a lot of things I enjoy and convince people to pay me for them' 😄
That's the true meaning of finding your career!
Thank you darling! You're inspiring a lot of people, my being one.
we went camping in a tent for a week with our 7 month old daughter. it was amazing. i'm so tempted to move out into the wild like you guys. i didn't miss anything. we started to think differently and we didn't run into any problems. showering? make your boyfriend pour water on you. going to the toilet? bring a small shovel, dig a hole and cover it up after. get creative and stay positive!
The showering answer was my favourite haha :D
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same
Good for you girl..... amazing... 50 + years old... and Have house etc.. but you have the right idea about life
As a person takes the path they choose and not chosen they meet all their desires of satisfaction good or bad they will learn to overcome, adapt or improvise while on that path. Great video Elsa. Glad you have found a great path.
Have you tried the portable showers? They are inflatable black bags that you fill with water and allow the sun to heat, then have a "normal" free shower at will. And I love that you guys value financial independence. Too many in our culture don't recognize the value and will pay the price in the future. Thanks for highlighting that!
I disliked the one I had.
dumb proposal but, has anything spooky happened to you whilst being in a park? maybe you could tell a spooky scamp story on Halloween hahahh
Hahahaha this is a great idea!!!! I was just confronted by the cops last week in the Scamp, that would be a good story!
Thanks Elsa! This was a very interesting and emotional video for me because I feel like you really opened up your heart for us! Keep going ❤
What's important is you are healthy, happy and enjoying your life! What a great way to live! I work a 9-5 and miss so much of this beautiful world. I see a lot of the world through your videos and appreciate them so much! Thank you for sharing with us! ❤
I could listen to her talk about any of this topics for hours. Also would love to see a what's in my wardrobe type video.
I have one of those! It was a few weeks ago!!
For the shower issue have y'all tried the camping shower? It's like a huge water bag you fill up with water and let it sit in the sun to heat up and then hang it in a tree or anywhere higher than you are and it's like a normal outdoor shower. Very worth it for camping.
wow this made me emotional? As a 20 year old girl in my junior year of college... paying 20k in tuition and 800 in rent a month, this life style seems more than tempting. I want to get my degree and do something like this. Very inspiring, keep it up! love these videos
Way to go on putting all that effort into your schooling. I have my degree as well.. but know that living like this does not require a degree!
I have thought about this idea for my daughter's future in whatever she does; college, traveling, working, etc.
I'm trying to figure out my rig and what exactly I want to do.... I've been watching Elsa and it helps SO much!
80% of degrees are worthless when compared to 3 Years worth of work experience. Unless it's a STEM or Finance career.
Do it!!!
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Thanks, Elsa. This video wasn't only entertaining, it was informative and inspiring.
I now watched some of your videos as a quiet listener and I want to comment on this one. You are inspiring me a lot and especially with this video. I do live in a Zurich and this is one of the most expensive cities in the world. I sometimes think that it would be great to not have this huge monthly costs, but then I think that I love our apparent, the area where we live, love all the things I own, my creative, independent job ... The reason why I am writing all of this is that I come to think that we don't have to escape into the wilderness to be free ... Freedom, I think, is completely created in our minds. I discovered freedom when I got self-employed and stopped caring what other people about me. I found freedom when I got to know myself and the things that I need and gave away most of them. I don't need to go into the woods to feel "off-grid". I kind of feel it in myself. Does that make sense to anyone ? I just wanted to leave this as something to think about for the few people who might read it ... Oh, and by the way, I am vegan and I can tell you that we do get all the proteins we need from a plant-based diet. The only thing we need to supplement is Vitamin B12. I know this for a fact as the vegan community in Zurich is so big, which is great. Oh, and animals whose meat you can buy at stores get the Vitamin B12 in artificial form because the don't come in touch with it. It is a bacterium in natural soil you see ... So never mind to supplement it ...
My Doctor told me this "You eat to live, not live to eat" She was the best Doc ever. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing with us all.
Raw beauty kristi sent me here, and I absolutely feel in love with you. I'm so inspired by you, by all of this. So amazing.
I really envy your peaceful life. I have been working all my life and never it has been enough to pay for all my expenses. We make life more complicated than it really is with all the attachments we think we need, or people make us believe we need them. I love camping in a tent, I love cooking outside. I remember once I was camping at the beach. I was so happy to wake up in the morning and see and hear the Oceanfront of me. The same thing is camping at the Forrest, waking up in the morning and have that special contact with nature, it is amazing. I think both of you are a real inspiration. I have seen the tiny house movement as well. I certainly believe that many people are realizing how complicated we have made our world because of our lifestyle.
YOU INSPIRE ME SO MUCH
I just want to say that you have inspired me to invest in going off grid. I'm looking at converting a 6x12 cargo trailer into a camper/tiny house that I plan I living in full time. I also enjoy your videos.😀
My husband and I are kind of doing the same thing. We noticed that we were extremely stressed out working our self to death. Paying a couple thousand dollars a month for rent and utilities. We decided to purchase a travel trailer and live on the coast for a while. Take a step back from everything. De-stress and enjoy each other and our life. We're just at the start of our journey, and I am so excited to live. I get you girl. 🐳
You should make a RUclips channel two . I want to buy a trailer two and do the same . I told my wife if I work for $13.00hr 6 months we could save 23,000 in one year buy living in a trailer and she don't like it . Love your channel u guys are smart . Keep on trailing.
I really appreciate how you explain your lifestyle, but how you are devoted to it.
Pure fun! Always jealous watching you guys LIVE life! Thx for the entertainment of living through you.
I just freaking love you !!! Favorite RUclipsr by far !!
Love Kamp! He's adorable! ❤️❤️❤️
I pretty much have just gotten done binge watching you’re videos on the scamp life! Absolutely love your channel and what you guys are doing. I went back to this video and though commented on it because I really Felt everything that you were saying at the end of this video.My husband and I want to do this type of living as well. We want it more than ever and we’re working towards doing it. Keep doing you. Sending nothing but love and positive vibes your way!
You are lovely. We too do not have a conventional bathroom and we are clean too. I’m single living with my 7 & 16 yr old children and we have also grown together through this process . It’s all so awesome
I love my diva cup! I’ve used one for the last like 25 years.... and cloth pads I make❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍
I’m binging through your videos now that I’ve found your channel! I’m loving all of them so far. Thank you!
Thanks for being here, I really appreciate it!!
I love your outlook on life. I watch your videos and I start to think. You never push your beliefs in your videos you just say this is why I chose this or whyI do that. It is refreshing for me to see another way to live and have questions answered without feeling like I'm wrong because I don't or you're right because you do if that makes any sense I just really walk away from these videos thinking things and questioning things instead of just accepting all things are and I just want to thank you for that. You're very talented woman I watched you on the Nyx Face Awards and I'm glad I continue to follow you thank you for all your videos and sharing your wonderful Talent with us
Wow, this is so huge! What an encouraging comment. I sincerely appreciate this and I'm so glad to see and hear from the good people on my channel. You're so awesome, thank you!!
I agree! Your personality/outlook is refreshing and inspiring. Your channel has inspired me to look into doing a similar nomadic lifestyle. I have started researching and have goal lists.
Thank you! Keep the videos coming, I love your artistic style too. Keep up the great work!
Like several here in the comments, I have recently discovered your channel. I am a 68 year old man who retired in Nov. 2019 and bought a truck camper. Went out for a month in Jan. 2020 and then the plague happened. I was lucky to have a permanent place to camp for a few months, but, summer came and people started showing up and the heat, well, I was near Death Valley, so, home I went. Hence, lots of time for RUclips, and, you guys. I LOVE your views about meat and shampoo and all that. Wish all peeps had your views. Live and let live my mom and dad taught me. Carry on! Gonna need a sticker here soon! :-)
I’ve been a minimalist since I was 13 or so (25 now). I realized quick how pointless material possessions were. I could easily quit my day job and get a camper and do exactly this but I’d be worried about making money. I don’t have a creative bone in my body. the only things I really care about are nature and wellness. How could I work that into making money?? I don’t want to make RUclips videos. you’re a great motivation for people who haven’t realized what we have yet. I love how you word things to so as to show you’re not preaching, just informing. Information is the only thing we really need. That and a good book :)
Elsa, you make perfect sense when you talk in your videos. I thank you for sharing your life and experiences with all of us. It definitely gives me something to think about regarding our up coming downsizing. Both of you seem happy and peaceful, what more could one ask for? I think of how our safety will be when we move into a trailer. It's a little scary...
Do you find it contradictory earning money entirely based on advertising (RUclips, etc) while eschewing it as a core value?
I think what you guys are doing is awesome. I admire you and think you're super cool. It's too bad that ppl are busy judging when they should get out there and live the way you do. No regrets.. Living your best life. In every sense. Hugs from California❤🌴🙏
I originally found your channel because of the Nyx Awards. Everything you do speaks to me. Thank you for this video. I am in a tricky spot because I have a full time job, and I love what I do, but I also would love to live the way you do and save money. Living off grid seems harder in the city with a full time job that does not allow for working from home.
I had a Shebainu when I lived in Japan for 3 years loved her !
Eh, since making this video I've stepped a bit back from the veganism practice. I eat meat, but eat quality, local meat, not the hormone/antibiotic filled cheap shit at mainstream grocery stores. My body needs protein and the amino acids that come from meat. To each their own.
I have some for you
Cows produce more than just meat, cows produce milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, and yogurt. The largest American cash crops are wheat, corn, and soybeans. You can drive a thousand miles in any direction out of Chicago and see one or more of these cash crops being grown on every farm. I have seen many vegans praise pasta, but have you seen pasta being produced at their factories? So much energy being used drying the pasta on conveyor belts. And then the pasta Is packaged in plastic bags. No thanks, I will buy from a butcher selling fresh unfrozen meat wrapped in butcher paper which is easily recycled... And yes, if you desire to really be green, dish all of your polymer products...
You two are doing something I would have loved to do when I was younger. Very admirable. Keep it up and much success! .
Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions that I’ve have thought about, but haven’t asked. My partner/wife was living in an RV for around 6 years. She got sick. Now we live in a 80 foot trailer and I hate it. I watch your videos and remember all the fun things we did. Thanks for sharing
Been a subscriber for awhile just never watched your older videos and have been binge watching! I will never understand why people are so worried about what others are doing! Like why does it bother them if you don’t shower for a week?! You do you! I’m jealous of your lifestyle!! ❤️
Brand new to your channel and totally love it. I really like how you share your lifestyle with sounding like you are preaching at those who don't live that way. Keep up the great work.
You are a very enlightened young woman!! I am amazed at how much wisdom you have at such a young age. This has been very interesting! I could not have done this when I was your age because I wanted six children and the traditional life..but it sure does appeal to me now!! I am happy for you!!
Thank you so much, Kathleen!
I need to find more channels like hers!!!!
I just stumbled upon your channel a few days ago and I'm in love! I've been dreaming of vanlife for a couple years now and definitely plan on getting a van in the next couple years (gotta do more research!) but you have inspired me so much already. I love your choice to live off grid and spend so much time in nature as a nomad with your partner and your dog. This is honestly goals and I hope you keep creating content and going on adventures! I might see you out there one day ;)
I’m so hooked on watching your videos.
Omg!!!! I don't know how I found you girl but I'm thankful and happy that I did!! Thank you for your videos
You are hands down my favorite RUclipsr. I really appreciate your down to Earth demeanor and your natural artistry in everything you do, especially your ability to tell a story.
Beautifully said!......
You are so inspiring!!!!!!!!
This is very interesting. I never have watched any of your prior Scamp videos but I saw this one and thought it’d be an interesting watch. It was. On one hand it makes me want to live the lifestyle that you have, living off the earth and being very grounded, not having to spend mony on so much stuff, not being tempted to buy so many things and actually save my hard-earned money. But on the other hand, I have so many things (said things that I gave into the temptation for, yes). I couldn’t fit it all in a camper, or even an RV, and I like my things, they bring me a lot of joy. I could probably easily get rid of a lot of stuff that I have if I decided to live this kinda life, but I wouldn’t want to get rid of everything. I have said before that I’ve always wanted to go camping. I know what you do isn’t camping, its your life, but it makes my fire for that increase hearing about what your life is like. I want to spend, like, a week or something camping. To not be surrounded by everything in modern life and just enjoy the wilderness and live in the wilderness for that duration of time.
Love the Q&A so far ❤️thanks for posting. I would love to see vlogs of your daily routine!
I love how long this video was, and how you were willing to sit down for so long and make everyone that little bit more knowledgeable 😘 You sound quite chuffed when talking about how you live - you're happy with how you live and you're happy to show that to people. You're your own version of happy and that's special 💛
16:41 Yah ! It makes sense ! You are on a great journey not confined by the walls of the scamp ! We humans wash out the natural oils out of our hair too often ! 10:50 mono culture of crops in "super" fields suppresses the wildlife ! Here we are starting to leave larger hedge ( letting go wild ) margins as wildlife corridors !
Great video, thanks for sharing a little window into your life. I'm working on downsizing my possessions and trying to get to the point of living a nomadic life, which happens to look very similar to yours in my mind. It's nice to find like minded young people to be inspired by to keep on with my goals. 😊
Thanks for all those answers... stay cool
You got skills in Art.
Thanks, man. I appreciate ya :)
Wow watching this old vid. How in the hell do you wait to go to town to crap? I’d shit my pants! 🤣🤣🤣 Scamp on!
I personally love the way you live. You don't have to worry about anything. I hope to one day try this myself. Your a huge inspiration to me.
Awesome vid. Love your honesty and in touch with yourselves. Sounds like a great life!
Yes everything you are saying makes sense. You are not crazy or extremely radical. You guys are brave and determined. I think 2 barriers people have with this is. Lack of convenience and taking that leap of faith. Unlearning habits and making new habits are difficult for some. Like you said, take care of your self and universe first. I love the content and support you guys in spirit. Take care .
I like that you live this super extraordinary and in some ways extreme lifestyle but you don't shove it in everyone's face. You're so like 'hey this is what I do so if you wanna do it too cool but if not cool'. You come off very laid back and genuine. This is goals, not just your lifestyle but your mindset as a whole
I have showered numerous times with a single gallon jug of water at whatever temperature suits. Most of the water will likely go to rinsing off. Sometimes I even have water left over. Long hair may use more than my crew cut.
You are such a force for good. So happy I found you.
i love your videos i strive to build a life where i dont have to pay for all these extra things that you talk about. really love watching your videos and seeing where your adventures go !!! safe travels!
I'm the one who ranted about cattle and poop lies. I really admire you t wo because I am 67 year old and I still haven't had the nerve to take that big step myself. Now I'm old and sickly and it's almost too late. I need to get busy!!Thanks for inspiring me. Oh year, Baron, too.
Fabulous on all counts.
Nicely done, Elsa, from someone your mother's age. It is encouraging to know that over 100,000 people have heard you.
I'm 72, I'm thinking of a small trailer (I think the Scamp looks good) to go on extended trips. I love nature, but find the bed situation difficult at my age. I think your lifestyle makes eminent sense. I love finding your videos and thanks for posting.
You are such a giant inspiration to me in living life. you truly are an amazing person! I hope you have the bestest of days
I LOVE your leather wrist bracelet!!!!
elsa, you are such an inspiration. i went to uc santa cruz and lived with friends until i finished college. i lived there for about 5 months after college and had to work two jobs to afford my beach apartment there. after discovering your channel, i worked so much and so much overtime to save up for a scamp and bought one. thank you so so much! i have done all of the california coast, up until oregon and plan to do much more. keep up the amazing work. i love living off grid, as it teaches me how to live minimally and basically. (sorry for no caps, i’m a firm believer in no caps haha). i don’t plan on going back to city living, but if i ever do, i will move back to santa cruz because i love it so much. but i’m sticking to off grid living in my scamp! thanks again :)
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OMG. WOWEEEE!! A Scamp friend!!! I hope one day we can cross paths!! Congratulations on your happiness, my friend!
Elsa Rhae thank you so much :) good luck on your adventures in your scamp! :)
Absolutely love your video.
Your so awesome. The type of person we need in this world. Rock on Elsa
Wow, that's a huge statement. Thanks so, so much man.
You both rock!! I feel such at ease I life when you explain how your life is now. This is truly the best thing for me!! Thank you so much!!!
Wow! your skin and hair look great!! I love the diva cup!! Thanks for sharing whats real🙏👍
We have a Triton portable hot water heater we use it for our outside shower. It uses propane, you would need a water source. Maybe you could use that beautiful river water. Love your videos, life is good.
I found this video, and in particular, your personal candor, to be absolutely refreshing. Today, everyone lives behind a mask, but you are refreshingly open. I wish you every continued happiness in your chosen lifestyle, young lady. Thank you for allowing me to peek inside your days.
I just ran into your videos and I think the two of you are AWESOME 👏!!! Love from New Jersey !
I feel a lot of respect for you girl, you do what you say, and say what you do.
I LOVE YOUR BRACELET 💛
You are so smart, down to earth, and sensible. I wish I had a friend like you! Your enthusiasm about this lifestyle is intriguing and inspiring. I am new to your channel and binge-watched your videos and learned so much. Thank you, girl! Keep posting and living your best life! Much love!
I live in Portland jamaica I really love watching your show
I love that you said this gives you the space to think and be creative. I have worked for myself most of my life and it is liberating. Love the murals the most! I too have done them for a long time. If you are ever in Los Angeles or even by Palm Springs it would be fun to meet, have a campfire, drum circle and maybe collaborate on a mural. Stay try to yourself and you will never be disappointed!
thank you for showing us a better way to live our lives 💚💕
Do it while you are young... I wish I could have seen you while I was young! Now I’m 68 and do camp a lot, but is never the same. Go for it!
Great Q&A! The "menstrual cycle" question did come to mind lol.
I just found your videos (and watched SO many of them) and I'm so in love! I'm very thankful for gentle creative amazing souls such as yourself (Barron is cool too but as a woman I'm simply able to connect with you more). I found you at this time in life were what I required was exactly what you have to offer the world.... in my opinion. Van life has been calling me lately but it's not a current option (one day maybe🤞🏽). Therefore it's beautiful to be able to retreat into your sanctuary and become a nomad vicariously. Thanks for sharing.....I genuinely love you! 😘 PS.... insane artwork; can't wait to order stickers.
I ALSO USE A DIVA CUP AND IM 16 AND ITS THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD ALSO ILY, SUCH AN INSPIRATION!
I think you're doing everything right!!!! I love you guys!
I like those scamp 13s. I just want to leave the desert in summer and go some place cooler. I think i would want some private land somewhere to park
Hi Elsa! I’m new to your site but been watching a couple months and I’m hooked!!! I love yours and Barons way of life..I’m hooked on your cooking videos and love them..I’m so inspired that I’m trying them and I’m truly loosing weight!! Please keep them coming!! Good Luck to you and Baron and please stay safe out there..
Inspiring life style
You are the biggest inspiration to me and you trutly are my favourite artist. The way you design, create, draw things is so wonderful.
I am retiring and I will be trying to live your lifestyle. I admire both of you. I am late to watching your videos, I hope you are still doing this. My journey will be for peace and to get away from people. I wish I had done it sooner. Stay safe and free💖💖
Hi there! I just found your channel 24 hours ago and I've watched so many of them. I've learned so much from what you've said about food and cutting down on things. Thank you so much for sharing with us and I hope you continue.
Hey, you mentioned Colorado.... Spent last summer in a four man tent with my daughter.... Up Poncha Springs outside Salida...... Lots of beautiful free camping that way!Best summer of my life!
You are quite fantastic. My other half and I are taking the steps for a similar life. Keep spreading the word, and in due time society will wake up. Thank you for all the helpful info and to prove to me that there are people who are actually LIVING and not just remaining stuck robots.
I just found your channel yesterday and I really love your content! You guys are totally rad and really inspire me to want to do something similar this summer when the law school semester is over! I really love your lives and I'm super excited to keep watching your content!
Elsa you are simply an inspiration and have such a kindled spirit! Thanks to you and Barron for sharing your lives as you enlighten myself and others to reach outside of my comfort zone! Be safe in your travels and I hope to meet you both on the trails of life’s adventures! All the best! :)