I am homeless living in my Jeep near Detroit MI. Donating plasma for gas. Waiting on my public housing unit to be ready...your tips really helped! Stay safe out here
If there’s any way you can relocate down south for winter , I strongly suggest it. I used to live in Michigan and I cannot imagine doing this up there. Im in Georgia now and its working out okay.
@@rubenmejia942people work and still have to live out of a car......you been living under a rock because tons of people do it because there is no other choice
Unfortunate. My brother bought the mummy bag & now he has BECOME the mummy. Jokes aside, this is a great video. Better than some guy telling me to move south like a bird.
As someone from New England I can tell you that heating up water on a camp stove and pouring it into a hot water bottle and then placing that hot water bottle at the bottom of your sleeping bag is 100% cozy. And it's cheaper than buying hot hands. I would also sleep with a full nylon ski mask and that was amazing for head and facial comfort.
Cheap hot water bottle is to go to thrift shop and get a few metal water bottles--not the insulated, but the single wall ones. Fill with hot water and slip a heavy sock over it. Put one at your feet and one at your middle--toasty warm.
During a tough freeze in Texas, we were grossly unprepared to stay warm. I started a wood fire and put several large rocks in the fire. Then I placed them in pillow cases and used in my bed.
That's only great, until the hot water bottle fails for some reason and soakes your living/ sleeping area. Cheap isn't always safe. Particularly not when you are in a very confined/ multifunctional space.
My first 2 nights were horrible, by the 3rd day i figured it out. Instead of sleeping in the back, i slept on the front passenger seat with zero degree sleeping bag. Bundled up 3 layers. I was toasty in -5 in nyc. Got felt fabric with paper clips to hold against windows. Then i met a car camper so we parked next to each other for security for about 2 months.
I love that you are filming and talking about winter... so many of my van life and car life videos content peeps are still showing summer/fall adventures. I want to see recent stuff about winter being hard for everyone and how we get through it. Thanks for the great content... keep it up!
The summer ones get me. Where I am, it gets 110F+ . You can bake cookies in a car. That is just not livable. You can use these tips to stay warm, but have yet to figure out how to cool.
I like the mummy bags, but they taper on the bottom and leaves very little wiggle room. Get yourself a liner or another blanket to place inside the sleeping bag and your good
When my children were babies/toddlers the pediatrician told me that most of the body’s heat is lost thru the head. I always kept their heads covered when in doubt. If I get cold at night I just put my entire body under the cover , I use a c-pap so breathing is never a problem.
Reminds me of my student days lol Bloody horrible when trying to stay warm in victoriana homes ( 12 foot ceilings ) ...and thin rattly windows with cotton wooden frames... The electric meter gobbled up money so fast. Seriously it impaired my ability to study Horrible times. Weird how I wasn't even homeless,and yet I felt I was .
I survive winters in Washington State in my Honda Element. Coleman sleeping bags are recommended. I go into the sleeping bag fully dressed and disrobe as it gets toasty. I put my change of clothes for the next day in an insulated bag. I burn candles. If it gets too bad, I get a room. Hypothermia is no joke.
I spent half of the winter of 16' living out of a borrowed Ford Focus wagon, and that would be an Iowan winter. I learned that you can buy eletric blankets that plug into cigerette lighters, and one of those portable batteries you jump start cars with can run that blanket for about 6 hours. Also, a nice, sub-zero rated sleeping bag helps, too. One bit of advice though. Don't get out of the car with the motor running 'cause Ford Focus' loves to auto-lock the doors behind you.
Just a side note, if you're idling your engine for long periods, keep up on your oil changes. Extended idling is considered "severe conditions" because the oil pressure is lower at idle. if you're not racking up miles change it every 3 months
@@brenpgracehave you ever looked into living in an EV? It's a giant battery on wheels. I believe the heaters draw about 500watt per hour. 12kwh every 24 hrs so some of these cars with 60kwh batteries would last about 4 days. For 15 bucks if you know someone that will, let you charge at 25cents per kwh. The savings might really add up.
Wool, wool sock and wool clothes keep you warm, wool wicks away sweat from your body so you stay warm. Electric blanket and a powerstation are GAME CHANGERS. The power station is not cheap... hell, wool cloths and socks arent cheap but they are worth it.
Synthetic fabrics are the next best thing, just stay away from cotton clothes in cold weather. Cotton loses much of its insulation when wet and remains wet for too long. As they say when in the snow, "cotton kills".
Thank you for this tutorial because I think at some point I'll be living out of my truck. I'm scared as a single , small woman. One of my hugest concerns is warmth in the cold and coolness in the summers and obviously safety.
Also, how do you feel about having a dog or cat to alert you to danger? I bought a puppy when I was preparing for this life, but she's nowhere as big a danger to an intruder as my guard cat, who comes kicking assets and screaming vengeance upon all breathing beings in the area if I stub my toe and cry out. Im working on it😂
Go to shelter with ac in summer. Fall get those Bauer powered tools, inverter fan radio which run on their 3 and 5 Amp hour batteries. Fan in 70s and 80s degree weather is OK. Deep winter back to shelter, depending on their policies, a month or two. Also powered camp sites, for 10 to 16 bucks a day, I had a small 300 watt heater in my van, nice and warm.
I've got a decent Coleman sleeping bag, I spent the winter of 2017-2018 in my car with it and I'm currently spending 2024 the same way. I had the experience all over again of "okay, maybe I _can_ do this" when I spent my first night with the sleeping bag.
Thank you for the joy of your perspective! I’m a woman in long-term recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction and I work with a lot of people early and Recovery and many of them live in their cars. This is giant thank you!
Be careful I watched a documentary showing police finding a driver dead in his lorry He's left a gas heater or something on all night ..and died from carbon monoxide poisoning or lack of oxygen ..( too much carbon dioxide in the compartment ). He didn't suffer but wasn't found for days ..as everyone thought he was out, and he'd just parked it there . Ti's a very lonely job, for truckers
Excellent tips, but one thing to keep in mind, is that not all cars are happy idling for a long time. Part of that is that not all engines actually get oil moved all around the engine at idle due to low oil pressure, leading to excessive internal wear, but more importantly some cars (especially modern diesels) will get a lot of deposits in the engine (carbon deposits, as well as other gunk), which can become a significant issue, causing poor fuel efficiency when driving, and tons of other issues down the road. Ideally, when you decide to warm your car up with the engine, just drive around a bit, and you'll get ahead of most of the issues, and honestly the fuel expenditure of driving around the block a few times is not significantly greater than idling anyway.
Thank you for the mummy bag link. I definitely want to get one! I live in a house, but I still get too cold to sleep sometimes and the insomnia is killer. Good for camping, too. Keep it up! You have a good attitude.
This is an idea that came to me because it's partially what my mother used to do when she was a child back in the 30's and 40's. Rocks or bricks, lined up around the woodstove would be brought into beds at night. They used to make covers for them with old clothing or knit/crochet a cover for them. Since you run your vehicle during the day and evening, could you put a couple in the engine compartment like people on long trips do with foil packs of food to cook them? Hot hand packs are wonderful, but also have limited use and have to be disposed of. Rocks/bricks are free and last a lifetime or two. You might be able to rewarm them in front of the heating vents, if needed, rather than exit the vehicle and put them under the hood again. Also, a balaclave keeps cold air off your neck and chest. I had some super warm ones when I lived in the northernmost town in NH. Best of luck to all who brave northern winters in a vehicle ❤
the most useful thing i keep with me at all times, whether i'm camping, car camping, hunting, fishing... is my survival beard. it can help you stay warm, covers part of your face and neck so you need less sunscreen, can be used to make cordage and fishing lures, can be used to start a fire... there are sooo many uses for a beard
Great tips Brother. Full timer for 6 years now. I would suggest a bottle of injector cleaner in the gas tank every 6 months. Idling a lot will clog up an engine. Be safe out there. ✌️
I'm SO with you on running the car USING gas. I appreciate this video. I'm full time in my WRX. Started this year in April (done van life for a few months before) and I'm in a northern state working full time. Looking forward to learning how to drive in this snow and thrive in this cold. Oh and I'm gonna get that sleeping bag. Hot hands are great too. This should work better than getting a heated blanket (which I haven't tried).
A good sleeping bag is a must. If you can get wool socks and thermals or the wool/synthetic blend base layers that helps alot. The window covers with the insulation help you can even make your own with the foam board at home depot. Electric blanket if you have a power bank is another idea. Great thing about when its cold outside you get free refridgeration
Hot Hands makes body warmers. They are MUCH larger than the regular Hot Hands and some have adhesive so you can stick them on your back or chest. I use them all the time for windy days sitting up in a tree during deer season.
I can’t grow a beard but I love all the tips. I am 6 months into living in my car and it got below 50 degrees last night. You are a game changer for me!!!
Maybe get a later model toyota prius with CVT transmission. You can keep car in ready mode and can have AC and heated climate control. Many videos if prius camping and low cost to do so. It is not "idling" the car. Long story, but if you want to be comfortable in any climate check prius hotel or prius stealth camp living videos on RUclips.
I spent the bulk of 8 months in my 1989 Mustang hatchback. There were a few 10-ish degree nights and my best way of getting through that was multiple sleeping bags, a couple hot hands, and my 55lb husky German shepherd mix.
I used my car for heat and air for YEARS, especially when I slept (I kept my windows cracked). 🤣 I never once had a problem but for some reason, people think idling your car is going to hurt the car. Maybe that was the truth when cars had carburetors and crap but my Yaris was good. The only thing I ever had to replace, that wasn't routine maintenance, was the clutch after my ex, who didn't know how to drive a stick, stole it. I sold it with almost 300,000 miles and it was running like a dream. Now I'm in a SUV and I definitely can't afford to run it all night and still do the stuff I want to do. I'll be utilizing a small propane heater surrounded by a fire blanket on the center console when I'm hanging out inside at night and those hot hands in my bed when I'm sleep. Thanks for the tips.
Hey Bren, have you also considered one of those low power electric throw blankets? I think Bob Wells mentioned them in one of his videos. You could toss it inside your sleeping bag as a kind of electric blanket on those extra cold nights. Stay safe buddy. Can't wait for the next vid.
Funny enough someone already asked me that, I don’t have experience with electric blankets but I don’t think my Jackery has enough juice for that, at least not to run it long. I do a pretty good job keeping warm though with what I have
Canadian here. I always used a stove. Straight up i gutted a F350 ambulance and installed a little cook stove. One arm load of wood goes a LONG way. For those who cant do that, hot water bottles. Good sleeping bags.
Hang on in there buddy...u can also hang around trucks stops ( Pilot , Flying J) to warm up, a break from ur car, stretch ur legs..etc.) ... continue to save ur $$....and keep God first!!🙏🏾💪🏾💯
My dude just spend a few quid on loft insulation and pack those door skins ,your biggest heat loss is the glass even thermal blinds will help stay toasty love the content
Been living in my truck for almost 4 years. I'm in interior Alaska and winters in 40 below temps are rough. I made a box for one of those diesel heaters and duct it through the back door window. Now i can maintain temps in the high 50's for a good night's sleep. Uses 1 gallon of diesel every 2 or 3 days when using just at night.
You're putting a lot more wear on your engine by idling for heat. Engines only generate good oil pressure at speed and carbon deposits are also a major concern. Make sure you are following the severe maintenance schedule, particularly for oil changes. Not saying it's wrong to do so, you'll put wear on your home no matter what it is. Just something to keep in mind.
Exactly! If you want to warm up the car with the engine, just go for a 20 minute drive around the area, and you're clear of most of the excessive wear and carbon deposit issues :)
Good job! I've been in Alaska living out of my Jeep for about 6 years now. When I'm not working and living at camp (which nowadays is considered "designer miner") at the mines, my Jeep is my home base. I started out just like you, arriving (driving to) Fairbanks in December due to circumstance and learning somewhat the hard way. I was a bit more prepared than you were but living in Texas all my life didn't give me a an accurate idea of what was in store. You hit the nail on the head with lessons learned. I've been there right there with you through the worst, and now in the best.
A big thing that i dont see a lot of people that live in their cars talk about is that when an engine is idling, the oil pump is delivering the least amount of oil. You really need to be sure that your engine doesn't get over operational temp while idling, too hot(and i dont mean boiling over or warping heads, just 10-15* extra can be enough) the engine can burn off oil and most engines dont deliver enough oil to overcompensate the burn. Its why a lot of cop, service, and public transport vehicles either go through motors quickly or are just caled in burnt oil. They spend so much time idling that the engine does not get enough lube. And yes, cars can 100% overheat in subzero temperatures. Im not trying to say i know more than everyone that lives in their car but i literally just got done fixing a customers car, she lived in it and basically needed a whole new engine due to lack of oiling. Camshaft lobes were almost back to round by the time i got to it, it wasn't cheap.
Great video! I went with a Xped MegaMat which has a great r value to conserve heat. I’ll have to check out the Coleman zero degree bag. Kudos to you. I love my Subaru Outback too!
How’s your Xped MegaMat holding up? I’ve heard wonderful things about it. Comfort and quality are top notch I heard. I was deciding between that and the Luno Life Air Mattress for a Crosstrek. Which Xped model do you have?
@@lennygarrison6836 yeah- I’m loving it so far. I got the Xped MegaMat 10 regular-wide from REI. If you have an REI store nearby, they should have one on display to lay on to get a feel. It is very comfortable and well insulated. I debated with the Luno as well and I don’t believe that one is insulated- however it contours wider around the rear door and thinner by the wheel well. Exped makes the Duo as well for two people- and is nice because you can only inflate one side need be and fold down the unused side. Not sure what length you’ll have with the cross trek and pushing the front seat forward- my mattress is 72” length -fits perfect in the Outback. I placed an inexpensive Walmart folding table under the mattress to level it out
@@briantodd4887 So I just checked the Luno site, and it says the mattress for the Crosstrek will fit people up to 6'2" tall. So that's 74". With the seats pushed all the way up to the front, and the seat backs pushed forward as well, I think the Exped will fit. I'm going to stop by REl and check out the Exped. Man I really appreciate the information! Thanks brother!
@@lennygarrison6836 sounds like a good game plan- who knows, if they have it on display, ask if you could test it in your car real quickly with the salesman prior to buying it. I actually keep mine in sleep mode all the time with the back seats down. To save space I took out the rear seat heads. I plan to tint the windows soon to block heat and provide some stealth action. Also got the Weathershield full set of shades- which do wonders. Glad to help out - and all the best with the Crosstrek. Keep me posted !
I own a hybrid, I set my thermostat pretty low in wither, to where the engine will come on and heat my space up to my comfort level, I like sleeping in very cool temps, not cold, except when really bundled up.
I am inside a house, and I started sleeping with gloves on years ago. I have arthritis, carpal tunnel, and one hand that just seems to always be cold. Keeping my hands a little extra warm at night can make all the difference between waking up with tight, painful hands, or ones that are flexible. I don't sleep in bulky gloves (though I might if it were really cold!), and I also make certain there is no elastic squeezing around my wrist or hands. I really love those cheap knit gloves to sleep in, but most of them use elastic threads to make the gloves fit tight against your hands. Even worse is how tight they make the part of the glove that goes against your wrist. It kinda defeats the purpose of warming your hands if your circulation is cut off! I will take scissors and literally cut across those threads from the wrists to about the thumbs, and in about 3 to 4 different places down the length of each glove. The gloves may have a hole or two and look bedraggled when I am done, but they aren't comfortable otherwise. They may look wrecked, but they sleep cozy. 😊
I live in a grand cherokee. First winter coming up, but I'm not worried. Army sleeping bag, wool blankets, insulated window covers. Agree with your items, though I will have a butane stove for heating coffee that provides heat, and an electric blanket 12v with a jackery, mostly for daytime use
Such progress since then. I do hope you are able to congratulate yourself on what you have achieved Bren. Heartfelt greetings from me in Devon, England 👋🏻
North Ontario Canada. Last year had no hydro in the winter. Ran a 20lb then a 100lb propane tank n a mr buddy heater. Just got my roof done last week oct 20ish 2024. New roof! RIPPEDNOUT my kitchen floor got new plywood down.. got a new fridge stove n deepfreeze sitting outside. Life is amazing right now. I have a job in a deli and I'm appreciated imo for once. Loss for words
I love your videos, you share in a very simple realistic way. I lived in my car about 10 months and want to go back soon. I never did it through winter with snow so this video helps. Thank you.
Just stumbled upon your channel, looking for advice on staying warm in the vehicle home, and I'm so thankful. I do appreciate your input too. I live in northern MN, and you know it gets pretty cold and usually snowing during the winter season; and I do have a mid sized "car", and know that if I took out my passenger seat, I could have a nice sleeping area. My girlfriend and I live together and have for 19 yrs now. But she's finally wanting to move out of our apartment this coming spring or summer. However, apartmwnts are hard to come by for even myself because of having felonies over 30 yrs ago, combined with credit score under 500. I live on SSDI($1600/mo), and have some health issues, but nothing that would prevent ne from living out of my car. She's insistsnt in moving, so I may not be able to move with her and considered living out if my car, but have to consider needing to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. So anyway, thanks for the advice bro. Btw, I'm 58 this Jan so I'm getting up there. Lol. Bless!
I sleep outside with a sleeping bag like that all winter once you get used to it it's not that bad ...during the day you should go looking for food you can bring back enough food to the tent for the whole month ...and there are tons of soup kithens around too ...get sole under armor cold gear wear that all winter ...if you're on a bike which is how most street smart people get around now you can cover hundreds of miles looking for nice stuff ...then come back at night and sleep and watch movies to the tent
My Viking reenactment gear. Two sheepskin rugs. wool mittens ,socks, and hat. wool cloak. A small heavy wool rug 4X5. I had about 24 hours notice. 😟 A metal thermous filled with hot water. Coleman single burner stove. One teapot. one pot. The only purchase I made was a closed cell foam pad. The foam pad was SERIOUSLY a big deal; I could actually sleep and not be in pain. "Hot hands!" Yes, love them! I've put one in each sock some nights. Used way too much gas because I had to find a new place to park every night.
Excellent video!!! And forgive me for laughing with a frown on my face at the beginning! If you ever do get cold, an extra down comforter thrown on top and you'll actually be hot.
Brightest Blessings of Healing Love and Light surround you and give you a Warrior's Strength to keep you going and bring you peace and joy 💫♥️💫 I want some hand/ feet warmers in my emergency kit!!! I don't intentionally camp in super cold weather but, shit happens! Great product! #5 would be rough on my older suv. She no likey! Lol! And she gets crappie mileage at an idle - I'm looking into that bit! Otherwise I agree! Utilities aren't cheap in a sticks and bricks!
Dude I’m so happy I came across your video! I’m about to try car living myself in the BEGINNING of winter IN New England as well 😮💨and I agree with your thoughts on the “waste” of gas. In a 4 cylinder car at idle you burn roughly a sixth of a gallon an hour so say we pay $3.50/gal. We use what, $0.21 /hr. in fuel? (I’m no mathematician) 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Here is how to survive the winter. You need two caribou or bear hides. One on the floor, and one as a blanket. If you put the wool blanket between the two. If anything you will be sweating. Those hides are pretty effective.
These inflatable mattress pads are $30 on TEMU. They have hand warmers you can charge with your car and put on your body at night. If you have at least a 300 watt portable power source you can run a heating pad on it for 3 days. This is what saved me during that freeze in Houston that took out the power ❤
At 75 years old, sometimes on a lengthy trip, I sleep in the reclined from passenger seat in my SUV. I purchased a rechargeable electric vest which will run for 10 hours on the lowest setting. I sleep with it on and a military wool blanket on top of me. Works fine for me down to about 20 degrees F. My SUV has a USB charge port so I can charge the vest battery during the day, otherwise I would have to buy a jackery.
Years and years ago i had to do this in edmonton for a winter was working and had money but roomate fkd me over. After the first week i installed a small diesel heater in the trunk and fed it into the cabin and set it up real nice. Between that and already having lots of cold weather clothing and equipment i made it fine enough. Did not have phones and easy electronics back then so i did a lot of reading with flashlights. I worked bars and a breakfast place in the day so i ate at work and would shower at the gym. Do laundry at the matt on sunday when i dont work kept me warm and clean. Diesel heater gave me a scare one time but it was an easy fix and i was fine.
Make a blanket tent that covers the matress, like sleeping cubbies used in the middle ages. Magnet to the roof and cuts condensation. And a rubber hot water bottle in the bed is a life saver
I've been normal camping in the cold and used a decent sleeping bag, with a Zippo hand warmer at the bottom of the sleeping bag. It cost me $20 a few years ago. Runs on lighter fluid. It burns for 12 hours. Keeps me warm all night. $1 of lighter fluid probably last a week. If I was doing that in a car, I would also buy a carbon monoxide alarm. I think that might be overkill, but better safe than sorry.
Use Dri-z-air to pull the moisture out of the air inside your vehicle. A dry environment in a vehicle, is a healthier and "warmer" one. Glad things are improving because without recuperative sleep your health (mental and physical) is at risk.
Might check a car with a webasto heating system like VAG Group has, volkswagen audi etc where you don’t need to leave the engine on for it and has its own battery system can be scheduled when to start heating and might be very good for adding extra comfort to your journey! Cheers!❤
Hey, great video! Tips are great, presentation is engaging and comfortable. One small note, 4 minutes until we get to the tips was a bit too much time, maybe starting with the tips earlier and interspersing the beginning clips all throughout would work better. Wish you the best!
I have a Coleman 20° sleeping bag. Here in southern Tennessee it get into the teens maybe a few nights during the winter. For the warmer periods it makes a nice co.fortable pallet to sleep on.
Plastic bags. Biggest thickest yard bags. Cut one with three holes... Head and arm holes. Keep the heat in. And good rain coat... Second two holes legs. ... Then for sleeping. For legs No holes. Similar to sleeping bag bottom... Then blanket. To be able to cover arms and head
I started watching you , what a great personality you have and you fold better than me , I live in a 6000 square feet house but I want to sell buy a van to live in while I start over it’s out of my comfort zone , I need to see the world and be alone , was never and I need this but are you going to eventually get a place? Great guy ❤
It's not as extreme as when hiking but you will sweat when sleeping and sweat accumulating in your clothes, accessories and most of all sleeping bag will make all of it less warm over time. So wash your night-clothes regularly and have separate ones in the first place, consider using a fleece liner for your sleeping bag (inexpensive). And when the cold is over do wash your sleeping bag or have it cleaned professionally if it's a down bag. It might take time to dry or is an investment but you'll thank yourself the next winter! Also no hard feelings dude, but if you plan to live in a metal box with many unisolated glass panels you really should've done a bit more reaearch before. This can be worse than a tent regarding isolation value! Get some reflectix or how that silver coated bubble wrap is called where you live. Make window covers out of it, this might be the easiest and most effective way to highten the isolation of your car so all that warmth you're generating doesn't literally go out the window again. Also though counterintuitive: leave the front windows open a bit for some ventilation. If everything gets damp inside you get cold faster, you need to stay dry to stay warm.
I am homeless living in my Jeep near Detroit MI. Donating plasma for gas. Waiting on my public housing unit to be ready...your tips really helped! Stay safe out here
If there’s any way you can relocate down south for winter , I strongly suggest it. I used to live in Michigan and I cannot imagine doing this up there. Im in Georgia now and its working out okay.
Stay safe !
Why are you not able to obtain employment?
@@rubenmejia942why is that your business?
@@rubenmejia942people work and still have to live out of a car......you been living under a rock because tons of people do it because there is no other choice
Unfortunate. My brother bought the mummy bag & now he has BECOME the mummy. Jokes aside, this is a great video. Better than some guy telling me to move south like a bird.
Sorry about your brother 🤣
To laugh at someone because of their situation isn't funny. But in your case it's worse because it's your brother
@@aprilsmith5591u weird lady
I don’t understand your comment. Did the mummy bag cause your brother to die???? I don’t get the humor
What are you even thinking? If you’re saying your brother die it was in very poor taste.
As someone from New England I can tell you that heating up water on a camp stove and pouring it into a hot water bottle and then placing that hot water bottle at the bottom of your sleeping bag is 100% cozy. And it's cheaper than buying hot hands. I would also sleep with a full nylon ski mask and that was amazing for head and facial comfort.
Great idea!
Agree and drink some tea, water or soup so you're going to sleep warm. This is a tip from someone and it helped me a lot.
Cheap hot water bottle is to go to thrift shop and get a few metal water bottles--not the insulated, but the single wall ones. Fill with hot water and slip a heavy sock over it. Put one at your feet and one at your middle--toasty warm.
During a tough freeze in Texas, we were grossly unprepared to stay warm. I started a wood fire and put several large rocks in the fire. Then I placed them in pillow cases and used in my bed.
That's only great, until the hot water bottle fails for some reason and soakes your living/ sleeping area. Cheap isn't always safe. Particularly not when you are in a very confined/ multifunctional space.
My first 2 nights were horrible, by the 3rd day i figured it out. Instead of sleeping in the back, i slept on the front passenger seat with zero degree sleeping bag. Bundled up 3 layers. I was toasty in -5 in nyc. Got felt fabric with paper clips to hold against windows. Then i met a car camper so we parked next to each other for security for about 2 months.
I wish I could help this man. I've been homeless before so I can emphasize. God bless you sir. Keeping you in my prayers. ❤
I’m all good, my car is my home!
Dudes got a good attitude. He’s living within his means at the moment. Smart.
Mail him a food gcard.
I would totally help him anytime he needs. He's genuine. And that's rare. 👍
I love that you are filming and talking about winter... so many of my van life and car life videos content peeps are still showing summer/fall adventures. I want to see recent stuff about winter being hard for everyone and how we get through it. Thanks for the great content... keep it up!
Thank you! Wait til the snow storms start rolling in.
The summer ones get me. Where I am, it gets 110F+ . You can bake cookies in a car. That is just not livable. You can use these tips to stay warm, but have yet to figure out how to cool.
This guy has such a chill demeanor would be great to chill with. I’m also very chill
My apartment is so drafty I might get one of those mummy sleeping bags and just hang out in it while I'm at home!
I like the mummy bags, but they taper on the bottom and leaves very little wiggle room. Get yourself a liner or another blanket to place inside the sleeping bag and your good
Bubble wrap. Seriously, the tiny size. I STILL have mine on. No one knows !!
When my children were babies/toddlers the pediatrician told me that most of the body’s heat is lost thru the head. I always kept their heads covered when in doubt. If I get cold at night I just put my entire body under the cover
, I use a c-pap so breathing is never a problem.
Reminds me of my student days lol
Bloody horrible when trying to stay warm in victoriana homes ( 12 foot ceilings )
...and thin rattly windows with cotton wooden frames...
The electric meter gobbled up money so fast.
Seriously it impaired my ability to study
Horrible times.
Weird how I wasn't even homeless,and yet I felt I was .
Get an electric blanket or throw, it’s the best
I survive winters in Washington State in my Honda Element. Coleman sleeping bags are recommended. I go into the sleeping bag fully dressed and disrobe as it gets toasty. I put my change of clothes for the next day in an insulated bag. I burn candles. If it gets too bad, I get a room. Hypothermia is no joke.
I put my clothes in my sleeping bag . 😊
I spent half of the winter of 16' living out of a borrowed Ford Focus wagon, and that would be an Iowan winter. I learned that you can buy eletric blankets that plug into cigerette lighters, and one of those portable batteries you jump start cars with can run that blanket for about 6 hours. Also, a nice, sub-zero rated sleeping bag helps, too.
One bit of advice though. Don't get out of the car with the motor running 'cause Ford Focus' loves to auto-lock the doors behind you.
Or get a Jackery for the blanket
@@MrBROTHERFELDERwhat is jackery?
@@josephrobi6806 It’s a popular power charger sold in the U.S.
@@josephrobi6806It's a brand of solar power stations like Anker, Bluetti, EcoFlo, etc.
Just a side note, if you're idling your engine for long periods, keep up on your oil changes. Extended idling is considered "severe conditions" because the oil pressure is lower at idle. if you're not racking up miles change it every 3 months
Thanks for the advice, I’ll be sure to pay attention to that.
@@brenpgracehave you ever looked into living in an EV? It's a giant battery on wheels. I believe the heaters draw about 500watt per hour. 12kwh every 24 hrs so some of these cars with 60kwh batteries would last about 4 days. For 15 bucks if you know someone that will, let you charge at 25cents per kwh.
The savings might really add up.
@@rickyjulian496yeah bro totally got that 40000$ cash for a tesla laying around lol
@@jasonleatherwood2172 second hand waaay cheaper...
Hey buddy hope all is well….just started living in my car after a break up…boy it’s scary and tough…thanks for the tips ….1st nigh here we go
All the best out there!
YOU'LL be fine if you follow bren's tips!
I hope you’re doing well
Wool, wool sock and wool clothes keep you warm, wool wicks away sweat from your body so you stay warm. Electric blanket and a powerstation are GAME CHANGERS. The power station is not cheap... hell, wool cloths and socks arent cheap but they are worth it.
They are scratchy af!
@@irishgrlMerino, brother.
Synthetic fabrics are the next best thing, just stay away from cotton clothes in cold weather. Cotton loses much of its insulation when wet and remains wet for too long.
As they say when in the snow, "cotton kills".
Fellow Rhode Islander here. Very cool, my friend
Thank you for this tutorial because I think at some point I'll be living out of my truck. I'm scared as a single , small woman. One of my hugest concerns is warmth in the cold and coolness in the summers and obviously safety.
I wish you all the best out there!
Get a Toyota Prius, run the heart or AC all night for about 4 dollars.
Also, how do you feel about having a dog or cat to alert you to danger? I bought a puppy when I was preparing for this life, but she's nowhere as big a danger to an intruder as my guard cat, who comes kicking assets and screaming vengeance upon all breathing beings in the area if I stub my toe and cry out. Im working on it😂
Go to shelter with ac in summer. Fall get those Bauer powered tools, inverter fan radio which run on their 3 and 5 Amp hour batteries. Fan in 70s and 80s degree weather is OK. Deep winter back to shelter, depending on their policies, a month or two. Also powered camp sites, for 10 to 16 bucks a day, I had a small 300 watt heater in my van, nice and warm.
@@burtflak9409 where are these magical shelters you can live in summer?
I've got a decent Coleman sleeping bag, I spent the winter of 2017-2018 in my car with it and I'm currently spending 2024 the same way. I had the experience all over again of "okay, maybe I _can_ do this" when I spent my first night with the sleeping bag.
Thank you for the joy of your perspective! I’m a woman in long-term recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction and I work with a lot of people early and Recovery and many of them live in their cars. This is giant thank you!
Excellent video. When I slept in my truck I used a buddy heater. It turned my truck into a sauna 🧖♀️
Be careful
I watched a documentary showing police finding a driver dead in his lorry
He's left a gas heater or something on all night
..and died from carbon monoxide poisoning or lack of oxygen
..( too much carbon dioxide in the compartment ).
He didn't suffer but wasn't found for days
..as everyone thought he was out, and he'd just parked it there .
Ti's a very lonely job, for truckers
Theres nothing wrong with a hairy lady as long as her spirits are high. Awesomest words ever spoken my friend Bless ya.
Excellent tips, but one thing to keep in mind, is that not all cars are happy idling for a long time. Part of that is that not all engines actually get oil moved all around the engine at idle due to low oil pressure, leading to excessive internal wear, but more importantly some cars (especially modern diesels) will get a lot of deposits in the engine (carbon deposits, as well as other gunk), which can become a significant issue, causing poor fuel efficiency when driving, and tons of other issues down the road. Ideally, when you decide to warm your car up with the engine, just drive around a bit, and you'll get ahead of most of the issues, and honestly the fuel expenditure of driving around the block a few times is not significantly greater than idling anyway.
My compliments on your courage and your counsel.
I appreciate that
Thank you for the mummy bag link. I definitely want to get one! I live in a house, but I still get too cold to sleep sometimes and the insomnia is killer. Good for camping, too. Keep it up! You have a good attitude.
This is an idea that came to me because it's partially what my mother used to do when she was a child back in the 30's and 40's. Rocks or bricks, lined up around the woodstove would be brought into beds at night. They used to make covers for them with old clothing or knit/crochet a cover for them. Since you run your vehicle during the day and evening, could you put a couple in the engine compartment like people on long trips do with foil packs of food to cook them? Hot hand packs are wonderful, but also have limited use and have to be disposed of. Rocks/bricks are free and last a lifetime or two. You might be able to rewarm them in front of the heating vents, if needed, rather than exit the vehicle and put them under the hood again.
Also, a balaclave keeps cold air off your neck and chest. I had some super warm ones when I lived in the northernmost town in NH. Best of luck to all who brave northern winters in a vehicle ❤
Thank you for referencing engine cooking. A cultural phenomena I had yet to discover, incredible
the most useful thing i keep with me at all times, whether i'm camping, car camping, hunting, fishing... is my survival beard.
it can help you stay warm, covers part of your face and neck so you need less sunscreen, can be used to make cordage and fishing lures, can be used to start a fire... there are sooo many uses for a beard
Great tips Brother. Full timer for 6 years now. I would suggest a bottle of injector cleaner in the gas tank every 6 months. Idling a lot will clog up an engine. Be safe out there. ✌️
I'm SO with you on running the car USING gas. I appreciate this video. I'm full time in my WRX. Started this year in April (done van life for a few months before) and I'm in a northern state working full time. Looking forward to learning how to drive in this snow and thrive in this cold.
Oh and I'm gonna get that sleeping bag. Hot hands are great too. This should work better than getting a heated blanket (which I haven't tried).
I definitely run my car when it’s super cold, Staying comfortable and warm is very important👍
I admire all those people who live in a vehicle and if they work all the more admiration from me.
A good sleeping bag is a must. If you can get wool socks and thermals or the wool/synthetic blend base layers that helps alot. The window covers with the insulation help you can even make your own with the foam board at home depot. Electric blanket if you have a power bank is another idea. Great thing about when its cold outside you get free refridgeration
Hot Hands makes body warmers. They are MUCH larger than the regular Hot Hands and some have adhesive so you can stick them on your back or chest. I use them all the time for windy days sitting up in a tree during deer season.
I can’t grow a beard but I love all the tips. I am 6 months into living in my car and it got below 50 degrees last night. You are a game changer for me!!!
Glad to hear it!
Down duvet
Cool video. Stay warm! Days are getting longer beginning tomorrow Dec 22, 2022, so more sunlight and warmer days coming soon.
Great video and information.
i think getting a power box is important as well never now when you need to charge or cook something.
I have a jackery power station. Very handy!
@@brenpgracemay I ask where you bought it? am thinking of getting one
Thanks for all the great content you give. Best wishes from the UK :)
Great to reach you!
Maybe get a later model toyota prius with CVT transmission. You can keep car in ready mode and can have AC and heated climate control. Many videos if prius camping and low cost to do so. It is not "idling" the car. Long story, but if you want to be comfortable in any climate check prius hotel or prius stealth camp living videos on RUclips.
Ohhh shit elite work ethic pumping out these videos brother! Appreciate the content man fr!
Thank you! I put a lot of time and effort into my videos so I appreciate that. 👊
I spent the bulk of 8 months in my 1989 Mustang hatchback. There were a few 10-ish degree nights and my best way of getting through that was multiple sleeping bags, a couple hot hands, and my 55lb husky German shepherd mix.
Bravo for figuring out the reasonable way to heat your car!! It just makes perfect sense.
I used my car for heat and air for YEARS, especially when I slept (I kept my windows cracked). 🤣 I never once had a problem but for some reason, people think idling your car is going to hurt the car. Maybe that was the truth when cars had carburetors and crap but my Yaris was good. The only thing I ever had to replace, that wasn't routine maintenance, was the clutch after my ex, who didn't know how to drive a stick, stole it. I sold it with almost 300,000 miles and it was running like a dream.
Now I'm in a SUV and I definitely can't afford to run it all night and still do the stuff I want to do. I'll be utilizing a small propane heater surrounded by a fire blanket on the center console when I'm hanging out inside at night and those hot hands in my bed when I'm sleep. Thanks for the tips.
Hey Bren, have you also considered one of those low power electric throw blankets? I think Bob Wells mentioned them in one of his videos. You could toss it inside your sleeping bag as a kind of electric blanket on those extra cold nights.
Stay safe buddy. Can't wait for the next vid.
Funny enough someone already asked me that, I don’t have experience with electric blankets but I don’t think my Jackery has enough juice for that, at least not to run it long. I do a pretty good job keeping warm though with what I have
@@brenpgrace awesome mate. Glad you're making what you've got work. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Cheers!
Insulation is also key, those padded reflective covers for windows should help greatly.
Canadian here.
I always used a stove.
Straight up i gutted a F350 ambulance and installed a little cook stove.
One arm load of wood goes a LONG way.
For those who cant do that, hot water bottles.
Good sleeping bags.
Hang on in there buddy...u can also hang around trucks stops ( Pilot , Flying J) to warm up, a break from ur car, stretch ur legs..etc.) ... continue to save ur $$....and keep God first!!🙏🏾💪🏾💯
My dude just spend a few quid on loft insulation and pack those door skins ,your biggest heat loss is the glass even thermal blinds will help stay toasty love the content
Been living in my truck for almost 4 years. I'm in interior Alaska and winters in 40 below temps are rough. I made a box for one of those diesel heaters and duct it through the back door window. Now i can maintain temps in the high 50's for a good night's sleep. Uses 1 gallon of diesel every 2 or 3 days when using just at night.
I'm living in my car and I'm prepping for the winter this video is so helpful thank you
So inspiring and interesting, I love your story and how tell it. Sending love and light 💛
2002 Hyundai Accent over here! Only 95,000 original miles as of late September, 2024.
You're putting a lot more wear on your engine by idling for heat. Engines only generate good oil pressure at speed and carbon deposits are also a major concern. Make sure you are following the severe maintenance schedule, particularly for oil changes. Not saying it's wrong to do so, you'll put wear on your home no matter what it is. Just something to keep in mind.
Exactly! If you want to warm up the car with the engine, just go for a 20 minute drive around the area, and you're clear of most of the excessive wear and carbon deposit issues :)
Good job! I've been in Alaska living out of my Jeep for about 6 years now. When I'm not working and living at camp (which nowadays is considered "designer miner") at the mines, my Jeep is my home base. I started out just like you, arriving (driving to) Fairbanks in December due to circumstance and learning somewhat the hard way. I was a bit more prepared than you were but living in Texas all my life didn't give me a an accurate idea of what was in store. You hit the nail on the head with lessons learned. I've been there right there with you through the worst, and now in the best.
Smart tips, learned something today !
A big thing that i dont see a lot of people that live in their cars talk about is that when an engine is idling, the oil pump is delivering the least amount of oil. You really need to be sure that your engine doesn't get over operational temp while idling, too hot(and i dont mean boiling over or warping heads, just 10-15* extra can be enough) the engine can burn off oil and most engines dont deliver enough oil to overcompensate the burn. Its why a lot of cop, service, and public transport vehicles either go through motors quickly or are just caled in burnt oil. They spend so much time idling that the engine does not get enough lube. And yes, cars can 100% overheat in subzero temperatures. Im not trying to say i know more than everyone that lives in their car but i literally just got done fixing a customers car, she lived in it and basically needed a whole new engine due to lack of oiling. Camshaft lobes were almost back to round by the time i got to it, it wasn't cheap.
Thanks for the advice . I don’t idle the engine anymore for longer than 20 minutes.
Great video! I went with a Xped MegaMat which has a great r value to conserve heat. I’ll have to check out the Coleman zero degree bag. Kudos to you. I love my Subaru Outback too!
How’s your Xped MegaMat holding up? I’ve heard wonderful things about it. Comfort and quality are top notch I heard. I was deciding between that and the Luno Life Air Mattress for a Crosstrek. Which Xped model do you have?
@@lennygarrison6836 yeah- I’m loving it so far. I got the Xped MegaMat 10 regular-wide from REI. If you have an REI store nearby, they should have one on display to lay on to get a feel. It is very comfortable and well insulated. I debated with the Luno as well and I don’t believe that one is insulated- however it contours wider around the rear door and thinner by the wheel well. Exped makes the Duo as well for two people- and is nice because you can only inflate one side need be and fold down the unused side. Not sure what length you’ll have with the cross trek and pushing the front seat forward- my mattress is 72” length -fits perfect in the Outback. I placed an inexpensive Walmart folding table under the mattress to level it out
@@briantodd4887 So I just checked the Luno site, and it says the mattress for the Crosstrek will fit people up to 6'2" tall. So that's 74". With the seats pushed all the way up to the front, and the seat backs pushed forward as well, I think the Exped will fit. I'm going to stop by REl and check out the Exped. Man I really appreciate the information! Thanks brother!
@@lennygarrison6836 sounds like a good game plan- who knows, if they have it on display, ask if you could test it in your car real quickly with the salesman prior to buying it. I actually keep mine in sleep mode all the time with the back seats down. To save space I took out the rear seat heads. I plan to tint the windows soon to block heat and provide some stealth action. Also got the Weathershield full set of shades- which do wonders. Glad to help out - and all the best with the Crosstrek. Keep me posted !
I own a hybrid, I set my thermostat pretty low in wither, to where the engine will come on and heat my space up to my comfort level, I like sleeping in very cool temps, not cold, except when really bundled up.
I had a full size 1500 van with a futon with an old military sleeping bag for 18 months.
I am inside a house, and I started sleeping with gloves on years ago. I have arthritis, carpal tunnel, and one hand that just seems to always be cold. Keeping my hands a little extra warm at night can make all the difference between waking up with tight, painful hands, or ones that are flexible. I don't sleep in bulky gloves (though I might if it were really cold!), and I also make certain there is no elastic squeezing around my wrist or hands. I really love those cheap knit gloves to sleep in, but most of them use elastic threads to make the gloves fit tight against your hands. Even worse is how tight they make the part of the glove that goes against your wrist. It kinda defeats the purpose of warming your hands if your circulation is cut off! I will take scissors and literally cut across those threads from the wrists to about the thumbs, and in about 3 to 4 different places down the length of each glove. The gloves may have a hole or two and look bedraggled when I am done, but they aren't comfortable otherwise. They may look wrecked, but they sleep cozy. 😊
Fantastic video man. Great job overcoming that challenge. Keep doing you man.
Cheers man!
I live in a grand cherokee. First winter coming up, but I'm not worried. Army sleeping bag, wool blankets, insulated window covers. Agree with your items, though I will have a butane stove for heating coffee that provides heat, and an electric blanket 12v with a jackery, mostly for daytime use
Such progress since then. I do hope you are able to congratulate yourself on what you have achieved Bren. Heartfelt greetings from me in Devon, England 👋🏻
North Ontario Canada. Last year had no hydro in the winter. Ran a 20lb then a 100lb propane tank n a mr buddy heater. Just got my roof done last week oct 20ish 2024. New roof! RIPPEDNOUT my kitchen floor got new plywood down.. got a new fridge stove n deepfreeze sitting outside. Life is amazing right now. I have a job in a deli and I'm appreciated imo for once. Loss for words
I love your videos, you share in a very simple realistic way. I lived in my car about 10 months and want to go back soon. I never did it through winter with snow so this video helps. Thank you.
Saw your comment on Ava's channel recommending this mummy sleeping bag. Great tips for the winter 👍
Just stumbled upon your channel, looking for advice on staying warm in the vehicle home, and I'm so thankful. I do appreciate your input too. I live in northern MN, and you know it gets pretty cold and usually snowing during the winter season; and I do have a mid sized "car", and know that if I took out my passenger seat, I could have a nice sleeping area. My girlfriend and I live together and have for 19 yrs now. But she's finally wanting to move out of our apartment this coming spring or summer. However, apartmwnts are hard to come by for even myself because of having felonies over 30 yrs ago, combined with credit score under 500. I live on SSDI($1600/mo), and have some health issues, but nothing that would prevent ne from living out of my car. She's insistsnt in moving, so I may not be able to move with her and considered living out if my car, but have to consider needing to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. So anyway, thanks for the advice bro. Btw, I'm 58 this Jan so I'm getting up there. Lol. Bless!
Glad it helped, all the best!
I sleep outside with a sleeping bag like that all winter once you get used to it it's not that bad ...during the day you should go looking for food you can bring back enough food to the tent for the whole month ...and there are tons of soup kithens around too ...get sole under armor cold gear wear that all winter ...if you're on a bike which is how most street smart people get around now you can cover hundreds of miles looking for nice stuff ...then come back at night and sleep and watch movies to the tent
My Viking reenactment gear. Two sheepskin rugs. wool mittens ,socks, and hat. wool cloak. A small heavy wool rug 4X5. I had about 24 hours notice. 😟 A metal thermous filled with hot water. Coleman single burner stove. One teapot. one pot. The only purchase I made was a closed cell foam pad. The foam pad was SERIOUSLY a big deal; I could actually sleep and not be in pain. "Hot hands!" Yes, love them! I've put one in each sock some nights. Used way too much gas because I had to find a new place to park every night.
Inspirational and exceptional videos. Just found the channel. Nice stuff. Hope you’re well.
Excellent video!!! And forgive me for laughing with a frown on my face at the beginning! If you ever do get cold, an extra down comforter thrown on top and you'll actually be hot.
Mummy bags are awesome and the best for winter. Have used them myself.
Brightest Blessings of Healing Love and Light surround you and give you a Warrior's Strength to keep you going and bring you peace and joy 💫♥️💫
I want some hand/ feet warmers in my emergency kit!!! I don't intentionally camp in super cold weather but, shit happens! Great product! #5 would be rough on my older suv. She no likey! Lol! And she gets crappie mileage at an idle - I'm looking into that bit! Otherwise I agree! Utilities aren't cheap in a sticks and bricks!
Sleeping bag liners are good to and hand warmers at foot of your Sleeping bag 😊
Dude I’m so happy I came across your video! I’m about to try car living myself in the BEGINNING of winter IN New England as well 😮💨and I agree with your thoughts on the “waste” of gas. In a 4 cylinder car at idle you burn roughly a sixth of a gallon an hour so say we pay $3.50/gal. We use what, $0.21 /hr. in fuel? (I’m no mathematician) 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
well it's like 60 cents/hr but still pretty cheap, esp comp'd to sticks n bricks
Here is how to survive the winter. You need two caribou or bear hides. One on the floor, and one as a blanket. If you put the wool blanket between the two. If anything you will be sweating. Those hides are pretty effective.
Two sheepskin rugs; 4 hides each. They were ESSENTIAL. I had so many offers to trade, but no way. A thick, shruken wool rug underneath.
Great video, Bren. Glad you found what works.
This is a great video for anyone considering living in their vehicle
These inflatable mattress pads are $30 on TEMU. They have hand warmers you can charge with your car and put on your body at night. If you have at least a 300 watt portable power source you can run a heating pad on it for 3 days. This is what saved me during that freeze in Houston that took out the power ❤
At 75 years old, sometimes on a lengthy trip, I sleep in the reclined from passenger seat in my SUV. I purchased a rechargeable electric vest which will run for 10 hours on the lowest setting. I sleep with it on and a military wool blanket on top of me. Works fine for me down to about 20 degrees F. My SUV has a USB charge port so I can charge the vest battery during the day, otherwise I would have to buy a jackery.
Great video, Bren! The mummy bag & mattress are the game changers!
Definitely good information☺
Years and years ago i had to do this in edmonton for a winter was working and had money but roomate fkd me over. After the first week i installed a small diesel heater in the trunk and fed it into the cabin and set it up real nice. Between that and already having lots of cold weather clothing and equipment i made it fine enough. Did not have phones and easy electronics back then so i did a lot of reading with flashlights. I worked bars and a breakfast place in the day so i ate at work and would shower at the gym. Do laundry at the matt on sunday when i dont work kept me warm and clean. Diesel heater gave me a scare one time but it was an easy fix and i was fine.
Make a blanket tent that covers the matress, like sleeping cubbies used in the middle ages. Magnet to the roof and cuts condensation. And a rubber hot water bottle in the bed is a life saver
I've been normal camping in the cold and used a decent sleeping bag, with a Zippo hand warmer at the bottom of the sleeping bag. It cost me $20 a few years ago. Runs on lighter fluid. It burns for 12 hours. Keeps me warm all night.
$1 of lighter fluid probably last a week. If I was doing that in a car, I would also buy a carbon monoxide alarm. I think that might be overkill, but better safe than sorry.
Get a fleece sleeping bag liner. That will really keep you warm and snuggly!!
Use Dri-z-air to pull the moisture out of the air inside your vehicle. A dry environment in a vehicle, is a healthier and "warmer" one. Glad things are improving because without recuperative sleep your health (mental and physical) is at risk.
I will definitely look into that! Thanks for the tip.
Stay warm, Bren.
Might check a car with a webasto heating system like VAG Group has, volkswagen audi etc where you don’t need to leave the engine on for it and has its own battery system can be scheduled when to start heating and might be very good for adding extra comfort to your journey! Cheers!❤
Hey, great video! Tips are great, presentation is engaging and comfortable.
One small note, 4 minutes until we get to the tips was a bit too much time, maybe starting with the tips earlier and interspersing the beginning clips all throughout would work better.
Wish you the best!
Thanks for the tips!
@@brenpgraceI can appreciate the brief commentary first; shows the contrast Thx for sharing
I have a Coleman 20° sleeping bag. Here in southern Tennessee it get into the teens maybe a few nights during the winter. For the warmer periods it makes a nice co.fortable pallet to sleep on.
Plastic bags. Biggest thickest yard bags.
Cut one with three holes...
Head and arm holes.
Keep the heat in. And good rain coat...
Second two holes legs. ...
Then for sleeping. For legs
No holes. Similar to sleeping bag bottom...
Then blanket. To be able to cover arms and head
I started watching you , what a great personality you have and you fold better than me , I live in a 6000 square feet house but I want to sell buy a van to live in while I start over it’s out of my comfort zone , I need to see the world and be alone , was never and I need this but are you going to eventually get a place? Great guy ❤
Yep. That is Bren's intention. He plans on getting an apartment in 2025.
I recommend wool clothing, especially socks.
Great tips!!!
Thank you! Thanks for stopping in
I use a Johnny heater or a large zippo hand heater. They run on zippo fuel.
I wear it on a lanyard between my shirt and coat..
Thank you. Down insert for the sleeping bag is good.
Good info, Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, i'm ready to do this to save money on buying a house outright. I just might, now. Great video
Lol we call these cold weather camping basics where I come from. Good luck brother, God bless.. stay safe..
It's not as extreme as when hiking but you will sweat when sleeping and sweat accumulating in your clothes, accessories and most of all sleeping bag will make all of it less warm over time. So wash your night-clothes regularly and have separate ones in the first place, consider using a fleece liner for your sleeping bag (inexpensive).
And when the cold is over do wash your sleeping bag or have it cleaned professionally if it's a down bag. It might take time to dry or is an investment but you'll thank yourself the next winter!
Also no hard feelings dude, but if you plan to live in a metal box with many unisolated glass panels you really should've done a bit more reaearch before. This can be worse than a tent regarding isolation value!
Get some reflectix or how that silver coated bubble wrap is called where you live. Make window covers out of it, this might be the easiest and most effective way to highten the isolation of your car so all that warmth you're generating doesn't literally go out the window again.
Also though counterintuitive: leave the front windows open a bit for some ventilation. If everything gets damp inside you get cold faster, you need to stay dry to stay warm.
Sherpa and micro fleece 👍🔥
I am digging your channel bro. I love the chill, low key nature along with watching you persevere. Keep it up and I will keep tuning in.
I appreciate that!
@@brenpgrace Just keep kicking depression in the ass and remember, we all fall, but we can choose to get back up.
Great content, you're very personable! Keep up the great work! You're almost to 1k subs!
One year later and he's over 20k!! 🎉
Good video! Thanks for the tips.❤