Rest Area Tailgate Camping

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июл 2022
  • I went looking for a unique place to camp and the best I found was a highway rest area. Simple but effective overnighter, the tarp "tent" on the back of the SUV added much-needed room to a small space.
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  • @campingwithsteve
    @campingwithsteve  Год назад +1762

    Hey everyone! Just a simple short overnight trip this week, I was filming a more ambitious video for a few days but there were issues and I had to scrap that video. Cheers everyone!

  • @simonrees9441
    @simonrees9441 Год назад +3

    Life is Full of Choices, Let Hunkering Down Be Yours

  • @jennyames6532
    @jennyames6532 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love the quirkiness of your channel Steve.

  • @donbiebeljr.7874
    @donbiebeljr.7874 8 месяцев назад

    Keep doing what you’re doing Bud,I look forward to watching you and your adventures and cracking a cold one while doing so!

  • @mav
    @mav Год назад +6

    nice tailgate steve ;)

  • @DavidWilson-tw5re
    @DavidWilson-tw5re Год назад +782

    "Why am I watching this?" I'll offer that insight for you Steve, and I'm not just blowin smoke. You're an effortlessly likeable dude. Following along on your adventures, even those that you think might be boring, is a needed respite for everyone who watches your videos. The mythical algorithm put your freeway interchange video in front of me, and in the past two weeks I think I've watched almost everything you've done in the past two years. I can tell you're a humble guy and you get these kinds of comments on every video but that won't stop me chiming in. We're here for you. Simple as that. Had to pause and put my two cents in the comments when you posited that "why am I watching" question, but I'm gonna get back to the video -- and my step 2 -- now. Cheers!

    • @powertrip6426
      @powertrip6426 Год назад +96

      If someone says they don't like Steve, I would automatically not trust that person lol

    • @RobertCOVELL
      @RobertCOVELL Год назад +19

      Love steve very well put

    • @muskyman1018
      @muskyman1018 Год назад +19

      Yep, just like when my dog doesn’t like someone.

    • @campingwithsteve
      @campingwithsteve  Год назад +96

      Hey Cheers! Thanks for the support

    • @sherryjohnson3804
      @sherryjohnson3804 Год назад +19

      I was thinking exactly that"why am I watching this lol" then he said that. Because it's Steve, of course, always entertaining and informative, plus Steve is a great human being

  • @gtingaming716
    @gtingaming716 Год назад +1

    The reason we watch Steve, is because of you!

  • @rickwhitson2804
    @rickwhitson2804 9 месяцев назад +1

    You are absolutely living the best life ever

  • @andrewgodly5739
    @andrewgodly5739 Год назад +793

    Can confirm that Steve isn't as crazy as he seems. Doing the kind of things he does is liberating. That feeling of living on the fringe of society can free you from a lot of stress and allows you to see how ridiculous it is to take life so seriously

    • @BroadcaststoNowhere
      @BroadcaststoNowhere Год назад +32

      Please keep going Steve, maybe bring an ironing board, roomba and install some hardwood flooring in your car. Camping with Steve is halarious, but not really camping. You could change the name to "Inefficient Living with Steve" or "Surviving for Now with Steve" Kidding aside, love the free spirit.

    • @GNARK1LL420
      @GNARK1LL420 Год назад +18

      That neighbor of his on the other hand might be a bit crazy.

    • @bradleycooper1016
      @bradleycooper1016 Год назад +7

      He probably makes pretty good money from doing these things with the amount of views he gets

    • @FrankBullitt390
      @FrankBullitt390 Год назад +15

      As Stobe said "Stop complicating your life, get a 12 pack and find a river, its literally all you need to have a good time"

    • @pattibrown1809
      @pattibrown1809 Год назад +2

      Well said Andrew!

  • @kc0eks
    @kc0eks Год назад +155

    Why are we here? Cause Steve is a great calm uplifting companion in a awful world. Thank you sir! Love your content

    • @campingwithsteve
      @campingwithsteve  Год назад +17

      Thanks for this comment. Cheers

    • @ImGangster23
      @ImGangster23 Год назад +7

      ​@@campingwithsteve honestly when I have had a bad day it's extremely relaxing and I always have a good laugh and it just brightens my day. Thanks for everything you do Steve.

  • @philipodonnell860
    @philipodonnell860 Год назад +1

    Another great video, as always!

  • @mikemuniz1845
    @mikemuniz1845 Год назад +1

    How awesome to hopefully have 1 million subs by the end of the year.

  • @iamwhoiamd7056
    @iamwhoiamd7056 Год назад +8

    Steve, my husband loved watching your videos every Thursday, but on 06/24/22, he was severely injured on the job. He ended up needing emergency brain surgery and yesterday was 3 weeks since his surgery. He woke up on day 16 from a coma and he recognizes me, his wife of 27 years and our oldest son, but he could not and still cannot follow commands of hold up 2 fingers, wriggle your toes. I am worried sick about him and just would love to ask everyone here to pray for him.

  • @georgejulien3286
    @georgejulien3286 Год назад +9

    I’ve slept at folding mountain in my semi hundreds of times… 10/10 would recommend!

    • @OneTwoFourFloor
      @OneTwoFourFloor Год назад +1

      Such a beautiful area to drive through.
      Thanks for being a trucker.

  • @donnamiller8780
    @donnamiller8780 Месяц назад

    Thanks, Steve, for being you.

  • @Sam-rb1sj
    @Sam-rb1sj Год назад

    Love these chilled videos!

  • @kristinespencer7301
    @kristinespencer7301 Год назад +62

    The world can be going to hell in a handbasket but Steve is out there making videos about camping. There’s something very comforting about Steve. It gets my mind off of the world. Thank you Steve. :-)

  • @jacquelinesherlock2274
    @jacquelinesherlock2274 Год назад +49

    Whatever you do Steve, please don't start asking yourself "why am I doing this?". Who cares if some people aren't interested in what you do, there are so many of us that enjoy every single video you produce! Just trust the process and keep doing what you enjoy 🙂

  • @declanwells1887
    @declanwells1887 Год назад +1

    I dont know why im watching but im now binging your whole channel.

  • @4spbiz
    @4spbiz Год назад

    Your videos are like a meditation

  • @nauticalknotcraft
    @nauticalknotcraft Год назад +230

    Glad you're feeling better Steve. Those of us that follow you are ok with whatever you do. You keep things light and laid back. We need that now. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

    • @campingwithsteve
      @campingwithsteve  Год назад +44

      Thanks for following along!

    • @nickchap
      @nickchap Год назад +4

      Word on the street is he had a bad case Delhi Belly and destroyed 4 toilets in 3days.. not sure if it's true or not.
      Sorry couldn't help myself😔😁

    • @patrickninocn2205
      @patrickninocn2205 Год назад +1

      @@nickchap lol l’association stuff

    • @patrickninocn2205
      @patrickninocn2205 Год назад +1

      French auto is awful : Classic Stuff

    • @j.wwilson4866
      @j.wwilson4866 Год назад

      Cheers!

  • @ashleybrooke5199
    @ashleybrooke5199 Год назад +67

    Steve: “…why are you watching this”?!
    Me: why would you not be watching this?! steve is such a genuine amazing human and I always enjoy watching his camping adventures & whatever else he may get in to. I honestly have no idea how I came across Steve and his channel but I’m glad I did.

    • @laughfaster1
      @laughfaster1 Год назад +2

      When he said that I thought the same thing. I said to myself “why WOULDN’T I be watching this???”. Steve is the GOAT

    • @ghostinhell666
      @ghostinhell666 Год назад +1

      This is what i was going to comment word for word almost, this must be how most of us feel! Steve really is a genuine guy, glad to be along for all the adventures as well

  • @bTek-9
    @bTek-9 10 месяцев назад +1

    Ayyyy there buddy. Wheres crazy neighbor?? 🤣🤣🤣

  • @DCO-3447
    @DCO-3447 Год назад

    This was awesome

  • @senorspahrtan
    @senorspahrtan Год назад +60

    It’s not just a “what was that? You just camped on the side of the road video”. It was a video with YOU Steve! From the mundane to the amazing, we just like watching you! Your content always brings a smile to our faces and brightens the day, keep doin what you do man!

  • @Black1968Sabbath
    @Black1968Sabbath Год назад +27

    When Steve uploads everyone and everything gets put on hold ❤❤

  • @MorningStarChrist
    @MorningStarChrist Год назад

    It's a vibe. A good vibe.

  • @philipmason2435
    @philipmason2435 Год назад

    God bless Steve keep them coming.

  • @kemonogirlpfp985
    @kemonogirlpfp985 Год назад +5

    That mountain view is beautiful

  • @liamlownds7494
    @liamlownds7494 Год назад +118

    I've got to say when Steve started to talk about people stumbling onto his video it made me think back to when I did that very thing what seems like a lifetime ago and I must say I'm so thankful I did so. These videos make me happy and I always make it routine to watch them before going to sleep to relax and wind down because Steve and his content is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise chaotic and restless world. Thank you Steve for all that you create 🙏

  • @waynewallace9055
    @waynewallace9055 Год назад

    YAY, Camping with Steve is BACK!!!!👍👍👍👍

  • @tangomango2353
    @tangomango2353 Год назад

    I love watching you're videos in my bed, makes me feel so fortunate for my cozy blankets and pillows.

  • @brandonchappell8545
    @brandonchappell8545 Год назад +5

    Dude I just want to tell you, watching your videos releases all the stress of running 3 businesses, making ends meet, and all the stresses of life on that. Thank you for that, thank you for the simple things

  • @jayaguilar4657
    @jayaguilar4657 Год назад +73

    Glad to see you're feeling better Steve. Much love from Illinois

  • @flipzout100
    @flipzout100 Год назад

    My cat is just chillin right here watching me watching you.

  • @Cgh432
    @Cgh432 Год назад +1

    Omg always funny and entertaining 🤣👍

  • @boqueronbecky6977
    @boqueronbecky6977 Год назад +3

    It’s important to take care of yourself. We can wait because the wait is always worth it! I am so glad you’re feeling better.

  • @davemanone3661
    @davemanone3661 Год назад +3

    The videos are just plain fun to watch. That's why I watch, very entertaining, especially when he says, "what can go wrong".

  • @livableincome
    @livableincome Год назад +1

    Wow. You can obviously sleep anywhere! This princess and the pea will ck out the Woods mattress.
    Thinking of you and family. Big hug.

  • @farcuf
    @farcuf Год назад

    This was fun. Great editing and music too!

  • @InAbsentiaDei
    @InAbsentiaDei Год назад +33

    Glad to see you back in good health, Steve!

  • @adamg4754
    @adamg4754 Год назад +14

    I have real bad anxiety and have trouble sleeping at night. Your videos help me keep it under control and fall asleep thanks Steve 👍 your adventures are awesome even when you're at the more simple spots

    • @campingwithsteve
      @campingwithsteve  Год назад +6

      Cheers Adam

    • @MsRotorwings
      @MsRotorwings Год назад +4

      While I don’t have anxiety I rely on a few different RUclipsr’s to help me relax before bed.
      Thank goodness for RUclips. How else could I see a man camp once a week who lives 2500 miles away from me.

  • @bart3434
    @bart3434 Год назад

    Relaxing content as always !

  • @juanitachicken9182
    @juanitachicken9182 Год назад

    Epic, keep it up Steve!

  • @gpar7
    @gpar7 Год назад +17

    you had me at the blowtorch , electric fence , and unconventional camping sites , I love what you do.

  • @naimcardinal
    @naimcardinal Год назад +8

    Steve, you’re a life hack! Thanks for making things seem so much better.

  • @angelpjc
    @angelpjc Год назад

    Thank you for bringing us along 💛

  • @cdiddy609
    @cdiddy609 2 месяца назад

    ❤️❤️ what a beautiful truck stop view, and it definitely makes sense to actually enjoy making the videos without fighting aches/ailments

  • @bonniecarey3419
    @bonniecarey3419 Год назад +5

    Road trip! Heading down the highway...looking for adventure...whatever comes my way...Born to be wild!!! That's Steve!

    • @henrythebasset8749
      @henrythebasset8749 Год назад +1

      I was beginning to think I was the only person who caught that!

  • @ryanmoran6579
    @ryanmoran6579 Год назад +11

    Not ganna lie…when I first started watching a couple years ago I was like “why the hell am I watching this” yet I didn’t stop and haven’t for years. One of the very very few who’s videos I do not miss. Thanks for the content Steve

  • @jonathanwalters4630
    @jonathanwalters4630 Год назад +1

    A good random but entertaining video. When busy working this type o trip is the perfect break from the humdrum of working life

  • @MassEffectFan113
    @MassEffectFan113 Год назад

    Almost 1 million Steve! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

  • @blackwolfecc
    @blackwolfecc Год назад +48

    Well well, this is exactly what I’m doing as we speak. Heading to a remote rest area in the middle of nowhere Oregon. Spend a couple nights and move on! Can’t wait for Step 2s!!!!

    • @blackwolfecc
      @blackwolfecc Год назад +3

      @@timjones147 no, no it’s not. Knock that shit off. Don’t be that kind of a person. Don’t come in here and vomit political garbage. Specially in a state I KNOW you don’t live in. Shameful. Be part of the solution, not the problem.

    • @chloesamclutch
      @chloesamclutch Год назад +1

      Peaceful place in Oregon at the rest areas or just in general and I'm as right wing as it gets. It would have to be awful sparse on traffic to consider TWO nights IMO, but it's possible!

    • @campingwithsteve
      @campingwithsteve  Год назад +3

      Have fun and stay safe. Cheers

  • @rflegal12
    @rflegal12 Год назад +16

    Steve, if the street light are kinda a yellowish orange, these are sodium vapor lights. They run in cycles to keep the bulb from over heating. Lights turn off after certain time to allow it to cool off.

  • @luckycharm1
    @luckycharm1 Год назад

    “I don’t know where I’m going but I know where I’m sleeping!” Good intro.

  • @aahonlinestores
    @aahonlinestores Год назад

    Nice little adventure.

  • @coololdluke3905
    @coololdluke3905 Год назад +84

    We love it all! Stealthers, Bus excursions, Bike trips, Treehousers, River rafting, Car camping, Park glamping or drainage pipe you are always entertaining. Love seeing you interact with beautiful wife and crazy neighbor too! Keep doing what makes you happy (not what we say) so the channel remains fun for you, we love it all!

  • @-NateTheGreat
    @-NateTheGreat Год назад +8

    The highlight of my Thursday is a notification that Steve uploaded a video 😀

  • @brock1550
    @brock1550 Год назад

    I like these freestyle videos!!

  • @chuckaluck123
    @chuckaluck123 Год назад

    We're watching because we love you!

  • @NattyFlump
    @NattyFlump Год назад +18

    Found your channel when the algorithm popped your roundabout stealth camp and been coming back ever since. You clearly put a lot of heart into your content and it really shines through, there's something almost zen like about just sitting and taking in your world view.
    You're the Bob Ross of camping.

  • @willcokemusic
    @willcokemusic Год назад +132

    Hey Steve,
    My family and I watch every Thursday when possible. My mom just asked me to tell you that we really enjoyed the one-nighter and that we’re all big fans of all of the varieties of videos. We went camping for the first time for my aunt’s 75th birthday party. They loved it. I set up my first two tents. We had good weather. And as a first time camper the number one goal I had was to have a nearby washroom for the step twos. We owe you a great lesson in how to get out there and Hunker Down. Thanks Steve.

    • @saltymason728
      @saltymason728 Год назад +3

      Booooooooo 👎 👎 👎

    • @Obliticus
      @Obliticus 4 месяца назад

      Steve is entertaining and all, but with the ever-present glorification of alcohol, I'm not so sure family friendly is what I'd call this channel, lol

  • @danismeee583
    @danismeee583 Год назад

    The food hack was genius! Good way to keep the moustache clean

  • @Groovyglizzywizard
    @Groovyglizzywizard Год назад

    You’re the man Steve! Thanks for the inspiration

  • @stevfesttv1200
    @stevfesttv1200 Год назад +112

    I think the most alluring thing about even your simplest of videos is the fact that we can escape the daily grind of regular life through you. You are doing things our ancestors did, we were all travelers once upon a time. Your videos show what is no longer deemed "normal" in today's society but it's truly what a lot of people yearn for. Similar to VanLife. You go out there, and see even the smallest parts of the world on your time and on your rules. It's true Freedom.

  • @michaelj8637
    @michaelj8637 Год назад +8

    Sometimes the short simple trips like this is just what the body and soul needs. Many years ago I lived in Northern Minnesota and would drive 20-30 minutes to camp and it was wonderful when I couldn't plan a long trip..

  • @shiratake1974
    @shiratake1974 Год назад

    Beautiful country!!!

  • @kanifalam7835
    @kanifalam7835 Год назад

    Mustard and sauerkroot is what it's all aboot, love Steve's channel

  • @crimecentralnow
    @crimecentralnow Год назад +88

    I'm sure I'm not the only one that is living through your adventures! Love your videos!

    • @mattdavis5078
      @mattdavis5078 Год назад +1

      That’s funny. Wife and I are traveling in the States from Kentucky to Michigan. I would say say that’s a good spot for a stealth camp. We even hit a stretch in Northern Lower Michigan and said heck we could stay all week there.

  • @Hazard4K
    @Hazard4K Год назад +3

    You're showing us all a way to find something most everyone has tried to find again in their lives -- a second childhood -- without the pain of growing up again.

  • @devon_morgan
    @devon_morgan Месяц назад

    Steve Wallis = the Bob Ross of camping ☮️💚🏕️

  • @Timamoun1
    @Timamoun1 Год назад

    Ever since I started watching your videos. My kids and I take lots more trips. Thanks.

  • @kross331
    @kross331 Год назад +39

    This guy could sit in his home and say “I’m staying here tonight, here’s a video of me puttering around the house” and I’d still watch it. Always love to see a new video from you, Steve!
    Edit: Love the Clearly Canadian appearance. Remembered those from several moons ago. Was glad to find them at some local grocery spots over the last couple of years.

    • @Ferrari-sw7nl
      @Ferrari-sw7nl Год назад +3

      Same here. Some of my favorite videos are him just setting up the gazebo on his acreage.

    • @punishedmatteson7108
      @punishedmatteson7108 Год назад +2

      Some of Steve's early vids were basically home cooking vids. Also second the Clearly Canadian. They were my favorite as a kid. My sister just brought me a blackberry one the other day.

    • @notsurt
      @notsurt Год назад +8

      I'd totally watch a video of Steve and Crazy Neighbour camping out in a pillow fort in the lounge room.

  • @Ronnieyotob
    @Ronnieyotob Год назад +2

    Watching a Camping with Steve video is like sitting next to a cozy fire with a bowl of warm soup. Good for the soul.

  • @JK-xz1lt
    @JK-xz1lt Год назад

    Nice and relaxing.

  • @davidhamblen5516
    @davidhamblen5516 Год назад

    We love you Steve!

  • @jonathanjanowski6729
    @jonathanjanowski6729 Год назад +5

    When I was a kid, my family did a load of cross country travel and the sense memories of those places come back when I watch your videos.

  • @JelloFluoride
    @JelloFluoride Год назад +8

    All I care about is that Steve is still having fun doing this channel.

  • @ablelawrence5750
    @ablelawrence5750 Год назад

    Thanks Steve

  • @amberlynnette
    @amberlynnette Год назад +3

    That's a beautiful spot Steve!

  • @ThePcHelperdude
    @ThePcHelperdude Год назад +7

    Steve don't worry too much about creative video ideas... I just like to see you out camping doing what makes you happy. I watch for your personality. Looking forward to that next video

  • @flourfriend
    @flourfriend Год назад

    I love this!

  • @jonanna8516
    @jonanna8516 Год назад

    Ahh your sense of humour Steve. Right on mate.

  • @loganbrauser3821
    @loganbrauser3821 Год назад +93

    I’m out on my first night ever camping watching you camp. Inspired by you and Joe Robinet! Been years watching you guys and finally just went out and did it.

    • @quinnstewart6456
      @quinnstewart6456 Год назад +6

      how'd it go?

    • @shawnnorman2663
      @shawnnorman2663 Год назад +4

      I am I'm the same boat.

    • @bgirlpamsolo
      @bgirlpamsolo Год назад +2

      I'm also curious! Did it go well, were you safe?

    • @quinnstewart6456
      @quinnstewart6456 Год назад +6

      @@bgirlpamsolo I think he died...

    • @loganbrauser3821
      @loganbrauser3821 Год назад +13

      Haha it went great. At a spot right near the shore of the lake. Drive in camp ground. It was super hot but I had my dewalt fan with me. So glad I finally just got out and did and quit overthinking it. Will definitely be going again!

  • @BrotherBallerina
    @BrotherBallerina Год назад +8

    Thank you so much for all of your videos Steve! I'm an American who used to live about an hour drive from the Canadian border in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. I'm currently in medical school in Las Vegas, Nevada, and I miss the trees, mountains and lakes so much. I still have a few years stuck down in the desert, and I watch your videos to live vicariously through you to reimagine my years camping back in B.C., Idaho, Washington, and Montana. Your videos are always a lot of fun, and I cherish each one. Cheers!

  • @gregfalde7250
    @gregfalde7250 Год назад

    No rope but a random pair of wheels for a mine cart?! Lol! I love this channel! You are a cool guy Steve!

  • @armaximus
    @armaximus Год назад

    Good stuff Steve, looking forward to the next one...

  • @johnminh
    @johnminh Год назад +78

    I'm glad you're feeling better, Steve. I got hit with COVID in early July, and it laid me out for two weeks. In that time, one of the small comforts I had was rewatching a lot of your videos. It gave me the sense of going outside while I was laying in bed. Your sense of humor and enthusiasm for the outdoors makes your videos so fun to watch.

    • @smiley9872
      @smiley9872 Год назад +3

      I agree, it has laid most of us out and we are the lucky ones to have survived! Blessings to you and yours!

  • @dirtybee6454
    @dirtybee6454 Год назад +10

    For me, watching you get out and have fun is more important than “adventure” you try to provide us. Good job!

  • @daverdal1
    @daverdal1 Год назад

    Great video.

  • @debraervin5773
    @debraervin5773 Год назад

    Thanks, Steve!

  • @w4ntsm0r3
    @w4ntsm0r3 Год назад +3

    I love the videos Steve Wallis. I watch because you remind me of my Dad. Your humor, resourcefulness, kind nature, and love of a good meal (and fresh bread!) is like my Dad was. He didn't have much but he always had fun doing things he liked. Your videos encourage me to keep doing the things him and I liked to do together before he passed. Thank you. 😊

  • @zertilus
    @zertilus Год назад +3

    Such a cozy feeling, i can almost feel like im there in the warm wind of a beautiful road in a great area and a cool setup

  • @colhannanjr
    @colhannanjr 7 дней назад

    I'm in Australia.. stealth camping is a way of life..
    😂👍 I get extremely, p*ssed off at the mess & litter people leave behind.. some of you should be ashamed of yourselves & others should be giving themselves a big "pat on the back".. absolutely love how you push the idea of leaving a camping spot in better condition than you found it!!.. props!!
    Love your clips Steve!!.. 🤘😁
    🇦🇺🇨🇦

  • @MAJJJJJJ
    @MAJJJJJJ Год назад

    Yes I liked this video very much good job

  • @rickkatz2214
    @rickkatz2214 Год назад +6

    Steve is a genius when it comes to using common things to survive in the outdoors.

  • @aussiesawake1037
    @aussiesawake1037 Год назад +4

    It is always a pleasure, Steve, to watch any of your videos. You are such a decent, likeable guy.You have become a friend who lives on the other side of the world. Thank you.

  • @charlesholmes3623
    @charlesholmes3623 Год назад

    Entertaining for sure

  • @rebeccaeverhardt214
    @rebeccaeverhardt214 Год назад

    Love your channel and sense of humor !!!

  • @Kohlerstacey
    @Kohlerstacey Год назад +51

    I'm sure I speak for a lot of us when I say we don't want you to force yourself to make a video when you are sick, not because it will make a bad video, but because taking care of yourself is more important. As for me, I enjoy and prefer these simple, laid back videos. With all the chaos in the world, it's nice to have this content, to give a few minutes of respite and calm.