Well, this just tickles me to death! As a 69 yr old white, long time camper, born in Louisiana, but lived in 7 different states during my lifetime, both north and south, and now retired in Georgia, I often wondered, and lamented, thanks to my parents bringing us up with a diverse world view, why there weren't more black, and people of color campers. However, since Covid, I noticed more and more black families getting out and enjoying nature, and it pleases me to no end. This world is for everybody, and I love the way things are changing in the camping world to that end. I'm so thankful that this site appeared on my RUclips video feed to let me know that Black Folks Camp Too exists to promote the inclusivity aspect of the thing that I love most as a retiree. Thank you very much!
I am a 68 yr old black woman and bought an RV when I retired so that I could safely travel solo to visit the National Parks. It was tough at first because I knew absolutely nothing, and had not done much camping before. But 3 years later I’ve had some wonderful adventures and found that there was always someone around to help if I couldn’t figure something out. Thank you for this channel and your work to get more of us out there.
Alright so I recently found BFCT after watching an anime about camping that turned me on to it. My grandma used to send me camping as a kid to keep me out of trouble during summer, and I remember liking it. I'm happy there's an org to get more people that look like me outdoors. Taking my brother next time.
This was an amazing video. Nature is healing and here for everyone. As an African American woman I have been blessed to experience nature for more than 40 years. All of us need to experience the outdoors. You don't need to spend tons of money to enjoy the outdoors. Just go out , enjoy and breathe the outdoors.
WOWW! I want to camp! This video came across my fyp and I am 10,000% invested in learning all that I can about camping. I have no idea how to start but I will figure it out 🙌🏽🙌🏽
You can start with the basics at Walmart small tent, sleeping bag and cushion to sleep on found out year's later to have a sleeping matt under the body. A cooler, frying pan. Make a check off list of thing's you think you will need. The thing is to get out there and camp and you can figure out what you need and don't need. A lot of camping gear can be bought at garage sale for cheap.
Start with RUclips videos. Try to find videos that will fit your interest and style of camping. After you get your feet wet with your starter package, I guarantee you will start to seek a minimal approach to the outdoors. I learned not to carry to much stuff " packing my fears" and a heavy load would take away from exploring a area properly because of being bogged down with weight. What I did is learn what a EDC pack is and load it with the 10c of survival. Oh and hike with a walking stick. Very helpful for many many reasons Good luck on your journey
@@snoopu2601Thank you so much for your encouragement. I found Miss Angela at Gaia’s Beauty @andavis1870 and OMG she’s killing it with her solo camping. A true inspiration 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
I am so happy to see this, this is an invitation for everyone to get outside, and know the outdoors. My family has been camping for 40+ years. I had that father who took the risks. He actually converted a VW Bus into a camper. And today I still camp. GA NC MN VA MA NY and today at 64, I am a camper.
Grew up outdoors and been all over during my military career. This vast and amazing country is for black folks too. I encourage everyone to visit the national parks and take advantage of all the trails and outdoor activities. Not only is it therapeutic, but you learn some life skills to share with future generations. Don't let anyone stop you, this country is yours too, take advantage of it. Go outside.
I commed you for putting this out, myself and a woman of color. I've lived in WA State, Oregon, Montana, etc. Now retired and traveling and still love the great outdoors and what nature has and still do offer....It's in my system 😊🫠 it's a healthy and somewhat spiritual environment...that's a good life ..."GET OUT THERE PEOPLE. ❤❤
Love the video. I started camping a couple of years ago, and it is my favorite thing to do. I was so excited the first time I lit a fire by myself. I take my dogs with me and they love it. I've had some really nice neighbors in the campgrounds. I was really nervous when I first started going because I didn't see anyone who looked like me, but I didn't let that stop me from going.
I'm 57 years old, blessings, my brother. I live in Las Vegas, and I love nature. I purchased a Sole Intech rover trailer, and I'm enjoying every week. Brother, how can i assist this movement.
Maaaaaan I am soooo glad I came across this video brother! As an avid camper, you hit the nail on the head with this one. My father never took me camping but I’ve taken my kids camping to break the stigma. You also don’t see a huge presence of minorities in the overlanding space. I have a travel trailer but I prefer loading out my truck and hitting the off-road trails to find a secluded spot with friends! Thank you again brother! This video was needed!
Love to see it! Glad this came across my feed here. Avid camper and hiker and to date seeing other black people in the wild is a rarity. When it happens it’s like seeing a unicorn and the conversation starts immediately!
Thank you for sharing your video and story. I always wanted to learn how to camp but my husband didn’t. Life moved on and now I’m 73 and am unable to do it. It’s really wonderful what you are doing to encourage others to learn to camp and enjoy life with your family and friends.
I would love to be able to get to be out in the outdoors, but I’m in search of an RV but I have saved up so far $10.000 and I know that doesn’t get you much of anything these days. I found a few people that is selling their RV for 10 to 12,000, but they are in bad shape and it looked as they are trying to get rid off their junk. So I’m still searching and hoping I can run into someone that may have something that I can drive because I don’t have a pick to pull a trailer which, I found of quite a few I could afford in that, but since I don’t have a truck, I have to look for something I can drive . If you have any knowledge or know anyone that may have something, please let me know I dream and taste being out there in the real world and seeing some of this Beautiful world before I leave this place. my name is Sherri and I’m from California.
Can't wait to get one of your organizations campfire hoodie. Would like to see if you have a chapter partner here in the Madison Wisconsin area. Thanks for all you do. New production is outstanding quality.
You sir have my utmost respect. I really appreciate your mission. New sub here. We are all descendants of Adam and Eve and all share the same blood. There is too much division in this world. I will share your channel on my community page if you are okay with it. 🫡
Beautiful I want to buy me rv go camping was camping on family land until I let bums move on it because they were homeless destroy 2 campers they made land out junk yard so I was told to leave my mistake
Well, this just tickles me to death! As a 69 yr old white, long time camper, born in Louisiana, but lived in 7 different states during my lifetime, both north and south, and now retired in Georgia, I often wondered, and lamented, thanks to my parents bringing us up with a diverse world view, why there weren't more black, and people of color campers. However, since Covid, I noticed more and more black families getting out and enjoying nature, and it pleases me to no end. This world is for everybody, and I love the way things are changing in the camping world to that end. I'm so thankful that this site appeared on my RUclips video feed to let me know that Black Folks Camp Too exists to promote the inclusivity aspect of the thing that I love most as a retiree. Thank you very much!
I am a 68 yr old black woman and bought an RV when I retired so that I could safely travel solo to visit the National Parks. It was tough at first because I knew absolutely nothing, and had not done much camping before. But 3 years later I’ve had some wonderful adventures and found that there was always someone around to help if I couldn’t figure something out. Thank you for this channel and your work to get more of us out there.
@@bmusing1956 WOW! An RV! How exciting that would be and a fantastic idea🙌🏽
Beautiful statement: I believe the campfire 🔥 is what's going to bring us together! I love it! ❤
Thank you for answering the call to educate and provide resources and experiences to help us all enjoy what is meant for humanity. ❤️🌳☀️
Alright so I recently found BFCT after watching an anime about camping that turned me on to it. My grandma used to send me camping as a kid to keep me out of trouble during summer, and I remember liking it. I'm happy there's an org to get more people that look like me outdoors. Taking my brother next time.
This was an amazing video. Nature is healing and here for everyone. As an African American woman I have been blessed to experience nature for more than 40 years. All of us need to experience the outdoors. You don't need to spend tons of money to enjoy the outdoors. Just go out , enjoy and breathe the outdoors.
I've been part of your Facebook group page since its inception.
You had me at your channel name ✅💎🔥
Amen. The last I checked were all humans living on a planet and we deserve peace of Mind and Joy✨
I love the mission. That's dope. Black folks backpack too 😉 🥾🙌🏿⛰️
Black folks camp too
WOWW! I want to camp! This video came across my fyp and I am 10,000% invested in learning all that I can about camping. I have no idea how to start but I will figure it out 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Ditto! Me too! 💛
You can start with the basics at Walmart small tent, sleeping bag and cushion to sleep on found out year's later to have a sleeping matt under the body. A cooler, frying pan. Make a check off list of thing's you think you will need. The thing is to get out there and camp and you can figure out what you need and don't need. A lot of camping gear can be bought at garage sale for cheap.
Start with RUclips videos. Try to find videos that will fit your interest and style of camping. After you get your feet wet with your starter package, I guarantee you will start to seek a minimal approach to the outdoors. I learned not to carry to much stuff " packing my fears" and a heavy load would take away from exploring a area properly because of being bogged down with weight. What I did is learn what a EDC pack is and load it with the 10c of survival. Oh and hike with a walking stick. Very helpful for many many reasons
Good luck on your journey
@@snoopu2601great advice. I practice with new gear even in my backyard frequently. Fun to tinker
@@snoopu2601Thank you so much for your encouragement. I found Miss Angela at Gaia’s Beauty @andavis1870 and OMG she’s killing it with her solo camping. A true inspiration 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Im here for it....old ways still work sometimes even better. Lets grow groups black families outdoors.
I am so happy to see this, this is an invitation for everyone to get outside, and know the outdoors.
My family has been camping for 40+ years.
I had that father who took the risks.
He actually converted a VW Bus into a camper.
And today I still camp.
GA
NC
MN
VA
MA
NY
and today at 64, I am a camper.
Loved this video so much! Thank you for sharing!
Grew up outdoors and been all over during my military career. This vast and amazing country is for black folks too. I encourage everyone to visit the national parks and take advantage of all the trails and outdoor activities. Not only is it therapeutic, but you learn some life skills to share with future generations. Don't let anyone stop you, this country is yours too, take advantage of it. Go outside.
thank you
Born
aised enjoying the outdoors NH
Thank you for your work! I enjoy the outdoors too!
We do camp. Me and my husband camp out of our 2017 Toyota Sienna van. We both love it. We kayak, hike, grill, meet new people. Love it.
I commed you for putting this out, myself and a woman of color. I've lived in WA State, Oregon, Montana, etc. Now retired and traveling and still love the great outdoors and what nature has and still do offer....It's in my system 😊🫠 it's a healthy and somewhat spiritual environment...that's a good life ..."GET OUT THERE PEOPLE. ❤❤
All for it! Let the stress go and go outside in nature
Love the video. I started camping a couple of years ago, and it is my favorite thing to do. I was so excited the first time I lit a fire by myself. I take my dogs with me and they love it. I've had some really nice neighbors in the campgrounds. I was really nervous when I first started going because I didn't see anyone who looked like me, but I didn't let that stop me from going.
I love this❤
THANK GOD 4 YOU !!!
I'm 57 years old, blessings, my brother. I live in Las Vegas, and I love nature. I purchased a Sole Intech rover trailer, and I'm enjoying every week. Brother, how can i assist this movement.
Maaaaaan I am soooo glad I came across this video brother! As an avid camper, you hit the nail on the head with this one. My father never took me camping but I’ve taken my kids camping to break the stigma. You also don’t see a huge presence of minorities in the overlanding space. I have a travel trailer but I prefer loading out my truck and hitting the off-road trails to find a secluded spot with friends! Thank you again brother! This video was needed!
what a beautiful opening
I'm really digging your channel 🤓✨🤙 looking forward to more and watching some of the older ones as well🌠🥾🌲🏕️
You are so right. I used to be afraid to do some of these things. Now that we have land, I embrace it.
Love to see it! Glad this came across my feed here. Avid camper and hiker and to date seeing other black people in the wild is a rarity. When it happens it’s like seeing a unicorn and the conversation starts immediately!
I'm Black and I love cycling along the local nature bike trail ...but... you still have to watch out for ticks, snakes and poisonous plants.
Beautiful! Praise Yah!
Thank you for sharing your video and story. I always wanted to learn how to camp but my husband didn’t. Life moved on and now I’m 73 and am unable to do it. It’s really wonderful what you are doing to encourage others to learn to camp and enjoy life with your family and friends.
I would love to be able to get to be out in the outdoors, but I’m in search of an RV but I have saved up so far $10.000 and I know that doesn’t get you much of anything these days. I found a few people that is selling their RV for 10 to 12,000, but they are in bad shape and it looked as they are trying to get rid off their junk. So I’m still searching and hoping I can run into someone that may have something that I can drive because I don’t have a pick to pull a trailer which, I found of quite a few I could afford in that, but since I don’t have a truck, I have to look for something I can drive . If you have any knowledge or know anyone that may have something, please let me know I dream and taste being out there in the real world and seeing some of this Beautiful world before I leave this place. my name is Sherri and I’m from California.
Tbh, campgrounds with all YT campers gives off horror movie vibes. I'm always relieved when I see poc there.
Can't wait to get one of your organizations campfire hoodie.
Would like to see if you have a chapter partner here in the Madison Wisconsin area.
Thanks for all you do.
New production is outstanding quality.
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You sir have my utmost respect. I really appreciate your mission. New sub here. We are all descendants of Adam and Eve and all share the same blood. There is too much division in this world. I will share your channel on my community page if you are okay with it. 🫡
It is exactly that becoming one with nature Mother Earth is GOD no one can deni. The skills of living outdoors are the skills of life.
14:30 You know of it but still not using. Why?
Beautiful I want to buy me rv go camping was camping on family land until I let bums move on it because they were homeless destroy 2 campers they made land out junk yard so I was told to leave my mistake
🙏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Where can i purchase the cap and shirt i would love to wear that
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@20:21 !!❤❤❤
Mann y'all must forgott it came from over indigenous people..of these lands.. our ancestors..
Love this, three years ago my family and I were blessed to do this.
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