Van Camping: A night by the Woods in the VW Campervan

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025

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  • @TAOutdoors
    @TAOutdoors  2 года назад +24

    Subscribe to my new RUclips Channel “Life of Mike”: ruclips.net/channel/UCD4VfjbW61-uDCHoqhELJHQ for more behind the scenes stuff and vlogs.
    Watch more Van Camping videos in this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLxnadpeGdTxAIt-bvxrBXCFJ9IDO-2iFy

    • @MountainMoonAdventures.
      @MountainMoonAdventures. 2 года назад

      New subscriber for Life of Mike👍another one on the board for ya😁

    • @AndreaBignasca
      @AndreaBignasca 2 года назад +1

      Hi Mike, you could put your new channel in the 'featured channels' tab ;) Your dad's as well.

    • @kingrafa3938
      @kingrafa3938 2 года назад

      Going to subscribe after watching this video 👍

    • @TripleG69
      @TripleG69 2 года назад

      You're dog always irritating you? Leave it home. Continuous shouting not fair.

    • @renegade7493
      @renegade7493 2 года назад

      If the world was better ND I could travel, you and your dad would be 2 I'd love to meet. Greetings from Vegas.

  • @adriansongster
    @adriansongster 2 года назад +6

    Your fur kid is really well behaved

  • @kennethnew3075
    @kennethnew3075 2 года назад +27

    Greeting from South Carolina US. My 5 year old little girl loves to watch all of your videos. She just told me she wanted to go to England and help you build a new "outside house" with her blocks because you need her help. Just awesome. Thanks so much for such a great family channel where we can go learn and have so much fun. Safe travels to you and your family.

  • @OnestopASMR.
    @OnestopASMR. 2 года назад +2

    I love the little dog so cute 🥰 he clever as well lol

  • @donaldeugenealford4080
    @donaldeugenealford4080 2 года назад +5

    I'm loving your Volt's wagon camper,u had it made to your liking. Now I'm seeing u reap the rewards from it. Tv and chicken fajitas,man u have it going on. I love it when u share knowledge of edible and medical plants,for I love to see how they differ from those here in the United States. Joined your other channel as well. Thanks for all u do Mike.

  • @thecrew777
    @thecrew777 2 года назад +4

    That projector and screen set up is wild! Amazing! 50 inch screen I would never fit in my little apartment yet you figured out how to fit it exactly in the camper van. Relaxing and enjoyable to watch. Thank you!

  • @Julie-l7r
    @Julie-l7r 9 месяцев назад +3

    I love van life videos too! ❤

  • @campingwithruffles
    @campingwithruffles 2 года назад +2

    This is hunker down stuff and I’m loving it with a step 2

  • @Boonesoutdooradventures
    @Boonesoutdooradventures 2 года назад +39

    You were my inspiration to head outside and get into bushcraft. I made my first charcloth the other day and can't wait to use it!

    • @TAOutdoors
      @TAOutdoors  2 года назад +9

      Congrats! Glad to hear the vids helped you get your first chat cloth made.

  • @angelapietras1235
    @angelapietras1235 2 года назад +1

    I watch a lot of these videos and I’m enjoying yours very much,From Newzealand Oh your new camper is really lovely so cosy with everything you need even a dog 😄

  • @Extra_Mental
    @Extra_Mental 2 года назад +1

    Portable induction stoves are great, they are reasonably efficient, much safer and it bypasses any sort of fire bans or restrictions

  • @loumurzyn5066
    @loumurzyn5066 2 года назад +1

    i have 1980 camervan for over25 years and love it

  • @freddyoutdoors
    @freddyoutdoors 2 года назад +4

    Cheers nick loved watching food looked good nice to see jaxx being a top doggy

  • @tonytowers5889
    @tonytowers5889 2 года назад +1

    Never mind what other nationals say - you are British, and you do things the British way. Good on you. Keep it this way pal!!!

  • @ia5662
    @ia5662 2 года назад +1

    love that you have a VW camper van - the US is absolutely HORRIBLE at carrying any good VWs - none of the diesels anymore, no vans, no hybrids, none of the really cool ones like Sciroccos, nothing good to speak of. So cool that you have one of the cool new VW vans - I love the setup in there! My best friend from grade school had a sweet maroon Vanagon that was so awesome to cruise around in.

  • @lexhall9245
    @lexhall9245 2 года назад +1

    that moment when the screen fits perfectly ... bliss 😅

  • @sbkiel4077
    @sbkiel4077 2 года назад +2

    you dog are soo cute ps i love the videos and your videos give a good vibe

  • @Lanabananas102
    @Lanabananas102 2 года назад

    Thank you for taking me with you. I love watching you. Once again thank you for what you do.

  • @petehog1972
    @petehog1972 2 года назад +1

    Awesome van mate and great idea with the projector

  • @glasgowbhoy8711
    @glasgowbhoy8711 2 года назад +6

    Living many of our dreams mate glad we get a taste of the VW camper life cheers 😎

  • @jrbushcraft1365
    @jrbushcraft1365 2 года назад +4

    Thankyou so much for liking my comment Mike you've made my day
    😃👍

  • @dmtnw4480
    @dmtnw4480 2 года назад +2

    I love the different frijitas chicken, beef, shrimp, pork etc; watching a thunderstorm on that would be like being right in the middle of it without getting soaked, LOL

  • @gaylangridge8180
    @gaylangridge8180 2 года назад +15

    That looks like a nice spot that you have picked to camp in your van with the dog. Loved the video again. can't wait for the next one. All my love to you and the dog.

  • @jeanevensen357
    @jeanevensen357 2 года назад +1

    I really love your van too

  • @richardlapierre555
    @richardlapierre555 4 месяца назад +1

    16:24 Jack !....Jack ! ......Jaack !! 😂😂

  • @jeromenorris-uttley3429
    @jeromenorris-uttley3429 2 года назад +3

    Great video. We always take the slow cooker in the campervan - set it going in the morning, enjoy the great outdoors and have a hearty meal ready when you get back. It has a lid which helps with the clinging smells and has a fairly low power usage

  • @bryanbadger6841
    @bryanbadger6841 2 года назад +6

    Great content as usual Mike. However I had to do a little chuckle. Having gone through the 60s, VW camping to me meant the true VW Kombi van..painted with Peace and love etc and in psychedelic colors. Not a lot in comfort. But the camaraderie made up for it. And sharing a pipe at the end of the day with friends added to the whole thing. But I guess the 21st century is a whole new ball game, isn't it?? Take care and stay safe. Peace brother. ✌

  • @jrbushcraft1365
    @jrbushcraft1365 2 года назад +4

    I love watching your vidios

  • @nocomment2944
    @nocomment2944 2 года назад +1

    Im finding this series hilarious. Domestic Mike. I dont know how you find the time for two channels. Life of Mike is going to be interesting. I liked that little lockdown sketch you did when you got the wife involved.

  • @jrbushcraft1365
    @jrbushcraft1365 2 года назад +6

    Hi I am such a fan of you and u inspire me

  • @olive4naito
    @olive4naito 2 года назад

    Just want to say that your dog is the most adorable thing ever!

  • @brenda281262
    @brenda281262 2 года назад +1

    Duvalay sleeping bag best thing I've ever bought, great video love the campervan.

  • @MrAjayz
    @MrAjayz 2 года назад +1

    I love a good movie while camping..

  • @agatagarcia4454
    @agatagarcia4454 2 года назад +1

    Heyyyy.... I missed you.... But like ever any answers of you...Sad, very sad, Yes, you ask me, but no answers... by here... Well... I see... Wolkswaggen have been a good work huh... Thank you very much Wolkswaggen! I think that it's a good project to show to the world which is the best model to go outside. You have to think that you don't have shower! And to be careful about the smoke inside (yes, I know, the kind of food not very with smoke)... One night, right, two, same, but one week... no shower and it depens but the smoke in... THE ENGLISH WAGON!!! I LOVE YOUUUUU. 😇

  • @pauldymott8991
    @pauldymott8991 2 года назад +3

    Love the projector. We have had a very similar set up on the boat for years now. Ours is about 50" too and as space is tight afloat it works really well.

  • @susanneward7029
    @susanneward7029 2 года назад

    I just love that you have found the joys of van life to augment your fantastic bushcraft videos.

  • @NEMO-NEMO
    @NEMO-NEMO 2 года назад +2

    Fajitas don’t usually get sour cream. But I understand your love of dairy.
    Your tortillas can be heated right on the same burner your pan is on.
    Your dog will love the tortillas plain.
    Spicy foods can be hard on a dog.
    Thank you for sharing.
    I love the van,
    When you get a chance can you show bathroom details?
    Thanks

  • @BillSprague
    @BillSprague 2 года назад +1

    This video was great fun. Your pup is really cute and very well behaved. Thanks for taking me camping!

  • @Yaketyyak21
    @Yaketyyak21 2 года назад

    Sitting in a van watching yourself on a screen…lovely…

  • @darillfow
    @darillfow 2 года назад

    Just because they say they don't cook in their van doesn't mean you can't. You do what you want to do that makes you happy, don't worry about other people or what they do. The stove was put in there for reason and that's to cook on it. lol! That's your van, you do what makes you happy! :) Great video, keep them coming! :)

  • @martmcg4508
    @martmcg4508 2 года назад +1

    I love your other videos but when i saw the campervan i was like yessss get in.

  • @Guitarist789
    @Guitarist789 2 года назад +1

    Love all of your videos, especially the Campervan content!

  • @lorddatastorm7139
    @lorddatastorm7139 2 года назад +1

    Life is good with Jack!

  • @jamescowie4754
    @jamescowie4754 2 года назад

    Love all your videos so much Mike - they give me hoep for the future. Sincerely, a cramped flat in the middle of the city

  • @MandoHalrissian
    @MandoHalrissian 2 года назад

    Memory foam mattress toppers are a god send in a camper. Can be rolled up and compressed down much like your pillow

  • @davelucraft5825
    @davelucraft5825 2 года назад +1

    If you like stews, soups etc try a small pressure cooker. Very little steam and cooks quickly, saving fuel

  • @hellodarren
    @hellodarren 2 года назад

    Enjoyed this! Looking forward to the next van video!

  • @POMOLY
    @POMOLY 2 года назад

    Your RV camping looks comfortable. It's a joy to watch the camping videos shared by campers.

  • @johnwyman5939
    @johnwyman5939 2 года назад

    Totally a Awesome time on camping wherever you can. So nice waking up too the sound of the birds singing. Enjoy your time and Good job on the movie projector. Very nice.. Keep up the good work on videos and always enjoyable to watch. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

  • @marylastorina4074
    @marylastorina4074 2 года назад

    Awesome Mike, so happy for you, I bet your wife even likes this type of camping, great pine needle tea, and Jax is darling, hope all is well with your children, love and light to you and your fam

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 2 года назад

    Cool campervan with a projector installed on it. More van camping like this Mike.

  • @Owens_Racing
    @Owens_Racing 2 года назад +1

    Really like the van. The projector screen is awesome. As for cooking inside, I’d suggest 12v duct fans and some hose and little duct work and you can evacuate the fumes/oils. Something simple could be temp for times you do cook.

  • @alanguile8945
    @alanguile8945 2 года назад

    A travelling cinema! Its good to see someone roughing it in the wild with nothing but every home convenience! I think even I might survive a night in that😜

  • @ThisJury2023
    @ThisJury2023 2 года назад

    We use regular pillows and bedsheets in our camper in the USA. If you have access to electric outlet, we use electric blanket for cold nights. Enjoy your campervan!

  • @denisefoxcroft8920
    @denisefoxcroft8920 2 года назад

    Your furry child is a Jack Russell isn't he? We have 3 and they're such toughies and excellent ratters. We also have a Scot terrier and a beautiful big gentle pavement special (our Scrapdog). The food looks delish and your van and equipment is wow! The tea 🍵 is healthy but doubt I'd manage it. 😅 I don't drink tea or coffee so guess I can't be a judge. As long as you enjoy 😉 it. Hope you and the doggy have awesome van camping times. We enjoy it and it's a break from the world's dramas. Just sit back and enjoy. Cheers 🍻

  • @philis_dude9399
    @philis_dude9399 2 года назад

    Alpkit Cloud Cover is a great bit of kit!!

  • @helenmcclure
    @helenmcclure 2 года назад

    If your looking to get rid of smells in an enclosed space I recommend Price’s household odour eliminating candles. They work far better than any canned odour eliminator. Most major supermarkets stock them.

  • @noelarmstrong6066
    @noelarmstrong6066 2 года назад

    Again, another great video. I thoroughly enjoyed the enthusiasm you had when showing the drop down screen. Keep up the great content in whatever fashion you choose. Cheers.

  • @the.eldubya
    @the.eldubya 2 года назад

    What a happy doggo

  • @yourcommander3412
    @yourcommander3412 2 года назад

    beautiful curious eyes on puppers !

  • @DorkForge
    @DorkForge 2 года назад +3

    Big fan of this type of content Mike, I highly recommend the Foresty Forest channel for wilderness-based van life and cooking recipes!

  • @nigelbrooks3606
    @nigelbrooks3606 2 года назад

    Hi Mike one idea for you cooking in camper.
    Your fan position it so it’s facing so it’s by the open window at cooker position with the fan blowing out through the window so it’s sucking the oily fumes out. Put one of those foam or other type extractor filters so it fits your window you will find a huge difference in smell or sticky oily substances around your van. Try it mate it’s worked for me!

  • @MountainMoonAdventures.
    @MountainMoonAdventures. 2 года назад +1

    Wife loves this idea of camping in the van,that way she can still watch RUclips,eat popcorn and glamp out lol👍🇨🇦

  • @MarcoPolo-ze2gl
    @MarcoPolo-ze2gl 2 года назад

    I bet nice and cool weather. So humid where i live takes the wind out of your sails until 4 pm

  • @OryanMcLean
    @OryanMcLean Год назад

    Love your van. Wish I could afford one. Oh well, I'll stick to living in my tent and dream that one day I will be able to afford this van. Would make being homeless so much easier.
    Keep making more of this content.

  • @valerieshepherd6823
    @valerieshepherd6823 Год назад

    Fish cooks really quickly and would probably use less gas. Fried salmon for example. If you ever wanted to conserve gas. The noise from Jack is not that noticeable on video, just let him do his wee doggie things 😂😂😂 I think you can make your bed in the morning and put the bed up already made with a duvet and pillows😊 I've seen people do that in other campervans.

  • @T_B
    @T_B 2 года назад

    Enjoying the camper van videos! Keep them coming.

  • @BeMoreWild
    @BeMoreWild 2 года назад

    My biggest inspiration for making RUclips videos was because of you.

  • @rhondawithington3682
    @rhondawithington3682 2 года назад

    You watching yourself and your dad in a hail storm made me giggle.

  • @karenpeterson5780
    @karenpeterson5780 2 года назад

    Fun video! Thank you. (I love fresh lime on fajitas)

  • @Pir-o
    @Pir-o 2 года назад

    The best part about this is that you can also project the image outside of your car, u just need a bigger piece of fabric stretched between two trees, turn your forest into a cinema

  • @ArielleViking
    @ArielleViking 2 года назад

    A great cookup. Really nice van setup.

  • @minxm3378
    @minxm3378 2 года назад +2

    That van is so sick 😩😩😩 I need one of those ASAP

    • @Yahootie
      @Yahootie 2 года назад

      Sucks that they’re not available in the US

  • @rtyria
    @rtyria 2 года назад

    That is a really cool van. Nice projector and screen too.

  • @kensunden6428
    @kensunden6428 2 года назад

    Goodness Mike, you're going to get spoiled! Another Brilliant Video, BTW!!

  • @Shaden0040
    @Shaden0040 2 года назад

    Make lemon ginger and honey tea. Use the zest of one lemon and one orange, and some slivers of ginger, step in hot water, and add honey.

  • @Anndyinthewoods
    @Anndyinthewoods 2 года назад

    The projector playing your video was a nice touch. That setup looks awesome!

  • @ahj6529
    @ahj6529 2 года назад

    Great job on your variety of videos. Saw on on Simone the bloakes video. Suggest You check out IkeA for duvet for camping van. I purchased duvets from Ikea the last time I was in England and they keep us toasty in the cold upstate New York winters. We use the duvets for spring and fall tent camping works great and we don't bother with sleeping bags. Love your dog Jax. Enjoy you sharing your VW camper van, too. Keep up the amazing job you are doing.

  • @lnpxw20
    @lnpxw20 2 года назад +4

    Just subscribed dude love your van vids...... Really seriously thinking about getting one next year 👌

  • @VincentBalmont
    @VincentBalmont 2 года назад

    love the van set up, before i had kids me and the wife spent 2 weeks sleeping in the back of our FJ cruiser, im thinking i will buy a roof top tent for it

  • @karolmolitor4675
    @karolmolitor4675 2 года назад

    Love your VW camper, so cool. ❤

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz 2 года назад

    It's fun to see different things!

  • @gordonmckeown8581
    @gordonmckeown8581 2 года назад

    For frying try a 'Ridge Monkey'. They are great and will change your cooking experience. It can act as a little stove top mini oven for pizza etc too.

  • @alexcorlett1984
    @alexcorlett1984 2 года назад

    awesome video again, enjoy your van

  • @darrendynamite
    @darrendynamite 2 года назад

    YES!!! love the van life stuff!!!

  • @servnava6601
    @servnava6601 2 года назад +1

    Love your stuff man, super relaxing and you're my go to when I'm trying to put the baby to sleep and want something to watch. N.B. typically the measurement of a screen is the hypotenuse not the width

  • @haxba
    @haxba Год назад

    Qué rico, a ver si algún día nos comparte unas recetas 😬 gracias.

  • @chuckconner3694
    @chuckconner3694 2 года назад

    Mike, you need a Cobb Grille for your camper van. You can grill on it with like 5 or 6 charcoal briquettes, so it's incredibly efficient and easy to clean. Highly recommended and pretty inexpensive.

  • @Sarah-mv8nt
    @Sarah-mv8nt 5 месяцев назад

    that's great idea ❤ it very cozy

  • @ashschannel5024
    @ashschannel5024 2 года назад

    Fantastic setup! I love how the first thing you play is a horror movie for Jax (thunder and lightning) 😁

  • @UnModifi
    @UnModifi 2 года назад +3

    LOVE the intro!

  • @jesicapenabarraza446
    @jesicapenabarraza446 2 года назад +1

    Que maravilloso refugio, en tu propio vehículo, me encanta muy lindo con todo lo que uno necesita para descansar, y disfrutar de la madre, Naturaleza, si yo tuviera uno igual que el tuyo, viajaría a diferentes lugares, campo, playas, y me boy con mi mascota, trabaje durante 30 años en un hospital, ahora estoy jubilada, y tengo 69 años pienso que me lo merezco, crié a mis hijas y a mis nietos, sería maravilloso vivir esta experiencia, de Chile con cariño y bendiciones para usted, 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳, que dios te cuide y te acompañe siempre.

  • @duncanbcarter
    @duncanbcarter 2 года назад

    Hi Mate, I am massively into bushcraft and I also have a camperking camper. I use a snug pack jungle double blanket in the van it’s awesome.

  • @dulciemargaretcolton145
    @dulciemargaretcolton145 9 месяцев назад

    We love fajitas. What did your little dog have for his tea. I watched you 2yrs ago and lost you. Found you today and subscribed. It was when you bort the little forest. 😊😊 we all like Jack too

  • @joycedimaggio3816
    @joycedimaggio3816 2 года назад

    I can't wait to do this myself. Great setup!

  • @a.m.d_bushcraft_espana
    @a.m.d_bushcraft_espana 2 года назад

    Impresionantes tus vídeos...
    Una maravilla tu furgoneta...saludos desde España.

  • @robertoliver5483
    @robertoliver5483 2 года назад

    Super happy for you! You’ve worked so hard

  • @Shaden0040
    @Shaden0040 2 года назад

    I live and camped in New England. Mark Tain once said of New England if you do not like the weather wait five minutes. I have cooled out doors in aflooded field during torrential down pours, a blizzard. It sis not fun, it is not easy, but it can be done with the right number of tarps set up the right way otshiield your cooking area ad your fire source.

  • @geargodextreme
    @geargodextreme 2 года назад

    such inception

  • @gr8t1bobo
    @gr8t1bobo 2 года назад

    Have you ever thought of visiting USA? So many random places you can camp and not be noticed. From city to country, mountains, caves, we have it all. Anyway very fun video and new subscriber here.