How to Stay Warm Living in a Car in the Winter | Travel Snacks
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- With a few preparations you can stay warm while living in your car in the winter. In this episode I give you many tips to prepare your car, show you a new invention to keep your nose warm AND try out the Mr Heater Little Buddy propane heater in my car. OH. And my car breaks down, again.
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Hi.... I’m getting kicked out from home so living in my car is what I will be doing soon. Thank you for documenting your journey. I’m terrified but .... I have to stay strong
This can be an adventure even if it feels like a terrible thing. It will be hard but you can do this!! Just remember to stay aware of your surroundings, use the resources you have and that fear is not real (only danger is). Blessings to you!
Don't be afraid. It's fine. Just be prepared.
This is the best fun. I love being self sufficient in a vehicle go anywhere anytime. A bed on wheels
Sooo... have you been kicked out?
Blue Soul, you can do it!
I HOPE YOU SEE THIS COMMENT! I want to tell you thank you so much for this video. I’m a newbie “homeless living in my car”. It’s cold AF and I’m depressed- any who. Watching you trying to get your new “million dollar nose warmer” figured out is absolutely the best! I honestly laughed out loud MULTIPLE TIMES! First time in awhile. Keep doing you, and God Bless You!!
This comment seem so honest. Life has bumps and curve balls. Hang in there.
I see your comment and I see you! I know it can seem very hopeless but just take it one day (or moment) at a time. I'll keep making videos and hope to bring a little laughter to your day. Thanks for watching and blessings to you!
@@travelsnacks ❤️ thank you! Oh and I did subscribe- gave the thumbs up and of course turned on notifications!
It's all good ,you are surviving in one if the greatest way at the moment. It's all in your prospective don't think negative perspective from the positive deep down yeilds possibilities to see life that can save money , stories to write a book and make you tube videos . Keep your head up and keep it rolling
Don't be too depressed please... Hang in there.....bless you and stay safe. ⚘
Army sleeping bags keep you toasty warm down to -50 F. I think a -40+ sleeping bag should be the first part of a surving kit. It’s a double sleeping bag system. In Alaska in the winter, warm as heck sleeping outside in the woods in a huge snow drift. THEY REALLY WORK.
PREACH.
THIS.
Find me one for under $200 then we will talk I'm trying to get a zero degree double sleeping bag for me a gf
i miss my fart sack
Agreed was in Alaska in 90's had the old style pickle sleep sleeping bag and stayed warm with no more than sleeping pad and am from Alabama. Some commercial bags are ok but over priced, trade off is weight but if car camping not as important.
I was in the Marines get a Military grade Sleeping Bag breath in the bag while your in it amazing.
I live in an RV fulltime on a ranch and this past February we got "frozen out" in TX and I had to resort to sleeping in my truck with my dog. I layered us with blankets, comforters and pillows inside my RAM and put 2 dog sweaters on her and 2 hoodies on me so we could sleep, but when it got to unbearable freezing point in the middle of the night, I turned on the truck heater for 1/2 an hour on full blast and that would last us about 2 hour's worth of sleep. I had to do that for 3 days straight! I survived though and am not afraid to do whatever it takes to keep us warm and safe!
My God what you’re going through makes me feel like a real fool trying to feel sorry for myself with Renal Cancer stag 4 an blood clots on my lungs that started off in a tumor on my Kidneys moved to the bladder the grew in my spine an went to my blood an formed spots on my liver an I’m looking for a job God grant me the strength to survive this cause it will only make me stronger an this was not my choice to be sick I want to work🙏
Come try that up here in Wisconsin this winter! We'll get down to minus 20!
yay, doggies! 😺
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@Opal Allen
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I don't know why you are in this situation but my heart goes out to you.
Stay safe
Oh not to worry Sharon! I'm living in a vehicle by choice. I started out inmy car and recently bought a van! But thank you for your kind message!
Sharon, a lot of bad is coming to us within a year, and sooner if bi den harr is gets in. More and more people are losing their jobs and then their homes. And quite a few are taking up living in their mini vans, trucks, mini care, etc. It can be fun but there is nowhere to take certain things with you. But it is true, the current thing is to live in your vehicle. It's not a bad thing. It's actually pretty cool to size down and live on whatever you can bring in in salary. It's a major trend.
@@davysanders4922 well, he did fight to keep industry here in the U.S. to save hundreds if not thousands of jobs, he gave up his salary to donate to multiple agencies such as Dept. of VA, small business administration, and Homeland Security just to name a few. Don’t forget the strong show of support for our police and military and the valiant efforts to make our country safer by securing our borders
@@davysanders4922If Those Damn Democrats Would of Worked WITH TRUMP Instead of AGAINST HIM, Allot More Issues Could of Been Taken Care of, Like the Homeless Problem. Biden's Policies Will Only INCREASE The Homeless Population!! Don't Expect Biden to Make Any POSITIVE Changes!! He is Out to Destroy AMERICA!!
@@davysanders4922 cut taxes, stopped war, brought back jobs to isa, created more jobs....need more?
Don't forget: Face the black side OUT on the window covers in winter, to absorb sun's heat! [In summer, face the silver side out, to reflect heat AWAY to stay cool!]
That good info on the sun shades. Thanks lighthouse
*THANK YOU!!* So many don't even get it. They don't understand it's black and silver for a reason.
To be honest I put up thermostat inside my car so I can look at the heat during the summer whether the black side is out or the silver reflective side is out my max that it gets in the car is 125° The difference that I noticed is that when you put the reflexive side is that the black doesn't get hot and the sun doesn't travel to the inside of your car and it heats things up but regardless the cabin still going to be hot just the items such as like furniture or interior doesn't get hit by a sun there for that doesn't heat up itself But you can still reach 125° It's just a lot easier to chill cuz you're just chilling the interior air and not the actual furniture that's being hit by the Sun.
What sun’s heat do you get at night?? During the day you’re basically OUT of the car to air it out and to de-cramp!
You don’t need the sun light to heat a car as it overheats even if the windows are covered - animals DIE in sun heated cars!!
AND you want your windows covered so NO light gets in - privacy is ESSENTIAL when living in your car!
It’s best to cover your windows with felt/flannel blankets - these permit some air flow while absorbing and blocking ALL incoming light, like from the glaring sun and police flashlights!!
Hanging them like a curtain allows you to easily take necessary looks outside - unlike those reflector blockers…
@@sparkalone4700That's because making one side black interferes with the refletix cooling design.
But, it still helps.
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My husband had to live in a car back in the 90s. We had a house but he took an entry level job 200 miles from home. It only paid 5 dollars an hour and I also made very little at the time. He had no choice but to live in his car in the far north of western Canada. That means 10 to 30 below Celsius. Don't know how he survived honestly.
On the up side though, it was all worth it. That job eventually led to the full time permanent position he still holds today. And he absolutely loves his job.
Holy moly... 10-30 below!!! I'm glad he made it through that. Thanks for sharing your story and experience!
Glad it worked itself out!
"Tara Wright" Amazing how different people's lives can be
Tips my mom always told her kids. When sleeping outside (camping) layering cardboard flat under your air mattress for insulation will help you stay warn, When traveling in the cold or winter conditions, ALWAYS keep a large metal coffee can and some candles in your car. Store the candles and matches inside the can with a lid. You can light a candle and keep it inside the coffee can. It provides enough heat to keep you from freezing.
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@H4s Grand. Cardboard is excellent. I crochet a plastic mat made from grocery bags for those sleeping outdoors. Combats moisture. Cardboard on top of mat.
Seriously? How much do you feel? Such as a windy night and it's say 22° f outside?
@@craigsinclair4419 you aren't in the wind
Use a bees wax candles as the ones from regular wax burn off toxic chemicals. I always had one in car.....in a coffee can. Matches also in tin.
Liquid from candles are flammable.
Ive camped in my car in -18 and didnt have to do any of this just had a 0degree sleeping bag, slept in warm clothes, and had make shift window covers. I think its important to remember that everyone is different and you may need more or less depending on your own personal ability to put up with stuff. Good luck everyone
What did you use for your make shift window covers?
@@TimKirkpatrick79 Double bubble reflective foil insulation. Basically foil radiant barrier. We also had a 0 degree sleeping bag. But I think some are just better with cold too
I'm buying a sleeping bag.....hahaha, those covers when they fall off, from me repositioning, mess up a good night sleep
Since I was a little girl and it was cold in our house at night. I got under my covers with blankets over my head completely covering my head. Then the trick is to make a tunnel through the blanket/ covers from your nose to the outside of the covers. Usually about 4 inches. Making a tunnel keeps your own breath keeping you warmer as the air that passes to your nose is warmed by your breath in the passage way. Keeping the head covered is essential as it is well known that most of your lost heat is through the top of your head.
Yes! I've done this before. Probably not very well though haha! I like the nose warming tunnel idea.
I adopted a senior dog that was 9, and would freak out when I would see that he was under covers "too much" that he couldn't breathe and HOW ON EARTH did this Cocker Spaniel manage to tuck himself under covers like that? He's going to be 16 next year. He's taught me so much already. Sammy I s the one that's "rescued" me!
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When your house is cold heat water and put it in a Clorox bottle with top put it at your feet, and you will be warm and toasty.
Problem is the humid air of your breathing turns to condensate and you get colder because you get wet. Learned that the hard way as a Boy Scout. A Gatorade or other heavy plastic bottle can be filled with hot water and put at your feet or other cold spots. Then in the morning you can drink it when your other water has frozen overnight.
Years ago I was homeless cold outside I was so thankful for my old car I used park car at motel parking lot next to truckers police came window one night asked why where here everynite we said we was homeless he felt bad said motel people don’t complain it’s ok so we used to be quiet one morning I got up said old saying if you need a job work at McDonald’s so I did and saved for apartment we prayed to god every single day I know that’s why I’m not homeless so to speak
You are walking with the best friend ever and making great decisions. Amazing! Blessings on your future
@LindaStevensBZ what a great life to look to. We need to get paid a liveable wage to be comfortable
You are an inspiration! Best decision I ever made - trust in JESUS and do the best I can.
J Allen, you are right! God helps me everytime iask him for help even after ive been wronged )
He gives me wisdom so my neighbors wont screw me and gives me friends from hood neighbors
@LindaStevensBZ wow, the next time you have to take a piss, do it in a toilet and not on people's feelings. Grouchy!
I slept in a 1996 R model Mack. Put a plywood plank or board on both seats. Had a pillow. Did from 96 to 2001 when they gave me an internal Eagle with a big bunk. What a difference.
You can also use survival blankets put them over the windows also put them between your blankets ,we did that in the mountains years ago
Yes a survival blanket is a great addition! Thanks for sharing!
@@travelsnacks You might want to look into heated mattress pads. I've slept under heated blankets and I've slept on heated mattress pads and IMO, heated mattress pads are WAY better! Also, check this out for making super insulated window covers that will also give you more privacy and could help with stealth parking. He says the material he uses to finish them looks like super dark tinted windows from the outside. ruclips.net/video/NUvz1XcEe20/видео.html
It’s crunchy sounding, but put a survival blanket Under you between you and the air mattress.
Those Hot Hand's full body warmers are $5.95 at Walmart, don't be afraid to use several or the whole package. Strategically placed by your feet, legs, chest. They'll keep you comfortable through the night. A small price to pay to keep from freezing
Mylar blankets radiate heat.
Glad to hear you now have a van! I’ve seen a few really nice conversions. Insulate it really well! May God keep you in the palm of his hands. 🙏🏻🕊
FYI, when your through with the hot hands but it's still hot place it in a ziplock bag and remove all the air and you'll stop the chemical process and it will cool. Plus you can open the bag the next night and finish using it.
I never knew that!
I didn’t either! Excellent tip, thx!!!
Nice!!! Thank you!!! I am not so scared to sleep in my car in freezing temperatures.
This was EXACTLY what I needed!!! I'm starting to live in my car in October and I live in the midwest so THANKYOU for making this video!!!!
Oh yay! I'm glad this was helpful for you. I'm excited for your upcoming car living journey!
I’ll start my car life as soon as I complete my quarantine period. I’m planning to drive trans Canada AGAIN
@Drayton S33 I'm proud to be an American and a veteran
@Drayton S33 I appreciate the reply I'm very familiar with the va care it is getting better. I agree with a lot of what you wrote sir or maam sorry I don't know male or female
@Kara Kelly Awesome!!!!! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you are doing it!
While I wouldn't mind living in a self-converted RV myself, I find it sad that so many are having to resort to living this way in the winter.
"Amy Walker" Interesting. It seems that if someone is going to live out of his or her car for months at a time, s/he would be in a location that does not get that cold in the winter months or any months.
@@obscurelyvague Sometimes living in your car is a personal choice. Sometimes you may be homeless with a job and can't afford to leave that job.
Don't feel sad, you learn to adapt. I've spent three winters in the snow and cold, no heat
Beats living in a cardboard box on the sidewalk.
@@obscurelyvague l love your theories mr martinez.
You can cut insulation board from Home Depot, I think it's R-24 and it reflects the sun on one side; to fit your windows it's about an inch thick and it's easy to cut. It will cut down on the noise from outside and the cold air coming in.
Not just swollen ankles...but also blood clots! I’ve been living in my car for about 3 weeks now and found that out the hard way. Especially if you’re eating fast food every day. Stretch as often as possible
I take it you haven't built a proper bed platform yet. Do not be afraid to pull seats and use plywood & hand tools to do so. You'll find a lot of videos to help.
Slept in my car once when I was too tired to drive home, never again, definitely the coldest and most uncomfortable night's sleep ever.
Stay safe folks, its harsh world out there and not getting any better.
For those who are just now watching this to figure out how to stay warm this winter in your car I have a few suggestions:
Wear wool to bed. Wool breaths better than cotton and will not trap moisture like cotton. Fleece also works.
Yes, keep your head covered. It makes a huge difference.
Wear a down puff jacket with a hood. It will help contain the heat better than one with just a collar
Wool socks... same reason as wool sleep wear. NOT tight wool socks, you WANT circulation flowing into your feet.
Wool scarf around your face, same reason as the clothing...and the socks.
A heat reflective camping mat on TOP of the air mattress. You want your body heat to be reflected back to you. Get a sleeping quilt system, not sleeping bag. In a car you have little space maneuver already. Zen Bivey is amazing and has cold ratings down to 10 F.
You can also use a hot water bottle on your core. Keeping your core warm will afford your body the the energy required to heat your limbs.
Keep your water bottle in your bed. Keep your water warm so it won’t freeze and you’ll be left without hydration or cold hydration that will cool you down too much when you drink it.
Keep your electronics in your bed. I know, I’ve heard of them heating up and blowing up but I’m thinking that is extremely rare. You can also make a little cozy for your electronics and NOT keep them in your bed with you.
Take magnesium before bed. Magnesium will help relax your muscles but also help out with heating you up inside. Do not take magnesium citrate....you’ll be running to the bathroom first thing in the morning.
Also don't stick your mouth under the covers and breath. It puts moisture in your cover's and when it gets cold it will make you cold. *VERY IMPORTANT!!*
Also eat before bed. Because your body needs energy to keep warm, just like feeding animals that are outside.
@@ShandeleReynolds Should you allow time for your food to digest before actually sleeping? Because when we sleep digestion stops right? So we want that food to be completely digested to provide the energy needed.....or not? Just a friendly thought or suggestion/question whatever you want to call it lol 🙂
What about using a small space heater in a car?
@@foxetalez some too risky for health
The best thing in a car, van, tent, chair or wherever to retain the heat from below is a fur sheepskin. There are medical sheepskin, usually for baby crates. I put them under my bedsheet in my van. It's the best thing because it regulates the body temperature, keeps the heat in winter and cools in
Summer. Wool socks and beanie and buff. Fleece blanket inside of a down quilt. That's what keeps me warm in winter in my car-micro-camper.
Excellent tips! I'm gonna check out the sheepskin. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Wow I have these for my dogs who live the comfort- never thought about using them to sleep on for myself!
Never thought that but kinda reminds me Amundsen used only inuit methods their stuff is battle tested they slept on seal skin ,Scott went to stores bought latest he froze not Amundsen on north pole quest.inuit ,bushmen ,bedouin all extreme climate folk.
sorry south pole Quest ,mixed up my poles
Really good idea. Thank you
Oh!! Keep my sweatshirt UNDER the blanket with me so it's warm when I need to put it on! Duh!! Seems so obvious, but I haven't been doing that. 🤦 Thank you!!
No problem! You don't know until you know. 😊 Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
My grandmother did this. Its was cold in her house untill her dad but the heat on.
By heat I ment wood fire place
You’re struggles and foibles are genuine! I’ve been 2 weeks involuntary stealth camping (homeless) and nobody told me how expensive eating and driving would be.
Expenses of living in your car are completely up to you. If you get a small cooker, you can get by on Ramen noodles which is about 1 dollar per package, less if you buy it in bulk. May not be the healthiest choice, but it will prevent you from spending tons of money on food. And of course the more you drive around, the more you'll be spending on gas.
Get a cosco membership… you can’t beat the food prices
That's what concerns me. About to do this for few months to save money for a place. Eating is going to be a challenge - not eating out or eating fast food so I'm trying to figure that out
Completely ruined any thought of saving for me. You can't keep eating out. I bought a 2 burner Coleman, tea kettle, and cans of Chili, soup, and Ramen. The hard part is cooking outside in the wind and rain and cold.
Have too resort back to buying fast food and coffee again. It's just so hard and leaving me so depressed about life. I could get an apartment but it'll be about $822 a month and I just want to save that money, but living in a car just ain't cutting it. Always end up broke 2 weeks before my next SS check. I'll have to stop paying bills altogether now!! I figured I'd pay my debts while saving that rent money, but with food and gas, it's eating into my entire SS check. Is there no way of saving money? Not even living in your f-ing vehicle??
@@Hard_Car_Lifeyou should look into working, even if it’s online. Make AI graphics or digital products to sell online. Yes, you can save but you may need more money
You need a *personal sized* electric heater. I think it's called "My Heat" & it's about the size of a smart phone - just thicker. It's enough to heat a tiny space like a car & most importantly won't kill you. Glad to see you start off your night in a tank top instead of piling on layers because Les Stroud (the guy from Survivorman) said that getting all hot & sweaty in cold weather is pretty much a death sentence. He said pay attention to how hot you are & remove layers *before* you start to sweat.
Oh I'll have to check out that personal sized heater you mentioned. Sounds cool! Yeah I blast myself with heat early so I'm very hot when I first lay down. Layering is very good. Thanks for sharing this!
Where do you buy My heat? 🇬🇧
That's if you are outside in the wide open without shelter. Doing what she is suggesting is preserving the heat inside your shelter... it will stay warm for hours and slowly creep down to temperature. If you sweat and instantly expose yourself to freezing temps, your sweat turns to ice.
Truuue true... Avoid gettin too hot n for real try not to git sweaty. It'll eventually make ya sick, temp. Fluctuates to quickly.. Mainly cuz if you soak your clothes in sweat.. In any thing that ain't insolated, then your laying there in wet clothes in freezing temps. Bad combo. But dieing from the cold is real easy... You jus slip off to sleep. It don't hurt 🤔🤔so there's THAT at least hahaa speakin from expierance... It's super easy people's. If ya ain't gotta death wish then I don't recommend the snowflake lulaby 🤣🤣
Marilyn Wisbey you can find it at Best Buy www.bestbuy.com/site/lasko-myheat-personal-electric-heater-black/3141943.p?skuId=3141943&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=649&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1260582&gclid=CjwKCAiA7939BRBMEiwA-hX5J4OHeAVuouYvwSe4g1CvVY_sglxcgOiklCDkWZmrMqAuZ0ZNvatVoxoCYEoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I spent a cold winter in a small pick up truck. I figured out the staying warm thing. My problem was sleeping upright and not being able to stretch my legs out. It was horribly painful after a couple months and quite maddening.
@Kyle Watanabe Same here in a Ford extended cab pickup I'm 6 and 1/2 ft tall It was a worse experience of my life and I pray I never have to do it again.
That’s my biggest issue. Right now I have no option but to stay in my car and I’m getting absolutely terrible sleep. I keep waking up and having to stretch my legs and right now it’s so cold and I can’t afford to even buy more blankets until I get paid next week. Also my body aches like crazy during the day because of the limited space.
I camped in the Grand Canyon in winter for a few days (definitely in the 20s F) and found that a barrier of some type between the front seats and back seats helped so much in retaining heat. I just hung up an extra jacket across the back of the front seats.
Very helpful video. A couple of tips. Here in Canada, Canadian Tire sells an expensive but very good and roomy -40 sleeping bag. This thing is amazing and has plenty of room in it. Also, if you are able to to have an outdoor fire, put a good sized rock near the fire. Before bed, carefully roll the hot rock away from the coals, let it cool a bit if needed, then wrap in a towel and place in your bedding/sleeping bag. It will give off heat all night and keep you toasty warm. Don’t use rocks with cracks in them as they may burst apart with the heat. I’ve used the rock thing camping in the late fall, and it works like a charm.
Whoa! Great tips!! Thanks for sharing your experience!!
I have 2 bags (one inside another) that I sleep in, and I place hot water jugs inside my sleeping bags. Wrap the jugs in pillowcases, they stay warm all night. Fill the jugs to 90%, then squeeze the jug to raise the water level to the top,then cap it. That creates a vacuum in the jug so it doesn't leak. That is how I sleep warm in my station wagon in sub zero temperatures. Pull your cap down over your eyes with your covid mask on to block light and keep your face warm.
@@travelsnacks yeah snacks, check all the testimony here of people who think this is really really easy. It is really really easy, but you have to have a sleeping bag. There's no getting around it. I slept for weeks and months in very ski area parking lots, sometimes minus 20 fahrenheit, maybe colder. Also outside under a tarp at zero for several nights backpacking. If you have a minus 20 bag and blankets and down booties, you're good.
You're just going to have to get used to a proper sleeping bag if you can't find the Canadian tire One. I never ran the heater once or had a fire at night backpacking. Not in like 500 Days of it
@@travelsnacks oh and you really need to remove your front passenger seat and the back passenger side. Unless you're sleeping with your legs extended cuz you're super duper short. Rock on if so, if not pull that seat, pull the back pad, make yourself a nice flat surface with plywood to sleep on.
I'm about to make the plunge into car life. I left my apartment, now in a hotel. Because I haven't fully committed to the car life yet🤦♂️. But after this week I'm just going to do it!!! I really appreciate your video and I think I'm going to vlog my own experience 💜
The biggest problem is having to idle the motor and that burns gas. And my car is uncomfortable
@@charleslee1960 I’ve been doing it for about a week now and definitely miss a bed but you get used to the back seat
"The Compromise" I think there are a few RUclips videos that warn people about the setbacks.
So sad to think that being a person or family having to live in a car or van, is the new reality for people who have jobs! It's a national disgrace!
Research common law areas so you know areas that your car can’t be impounded for sleeping in it. Get a 24/7 gym membership and sleep during the day as it’s safer and less likely in some arguments to get caught if careful.
My personal successes of car camping in the cold;
-Retain body heat as best as you can, if you're in a more populated area, spending time somewhere warm before bed is a good idea
- Sleeping bags helped me after only using blankets for months, and also keeping a blanket over the opening of your sleeping bag around your neck helps trap heat in the bag and your body gradually warms it up
- cayenne pepper and other medicinal herbs have a warming effect on the body
- making herbal tea before bed(also with warming herbs) allows you to warm up. I use a kettle that plugs in to my car, but sadly only works if driving. If you have the patience, you can make it outside with camp stove. Electric car kettle is super cheap, 15$. Even warm water, and eating warmer foods helps too, and some say cold foods should be avoided even in regular day to day life as they slow down the system
-ski mask. I have a fabric made one that is super thick and it covers my neck and head well. The nose cover is aggravating so I pull it down under my chin.
- I find personally (may differ for others) that other parts of your body tend to stay warmer if you secure certain areas well. My nose will typically stay warm if i keep my neck and head warm. Also head and feet tend to be the areas that release a lot of body heat
-breathing exercises and acclimating to the cold through exposure helps you build your tolerance
-reflectix window covers are great, they are thicker and can be cut to cover your windows perfectly. Get the larger size for certain vehicles because mine ended up being too small and had to tape smaller pieces to large cover
-make sure your car is as dry as possible, as humidity makes for a damper and colder feeling night. If anything spills clean it up and keep wet items well contained!
-I do tend to think anything that helps your circulation improve will also help with warmth, since your body will be functioning at high capacity. Some herbs(clover, licorice root, burdock root) help with that as well as doing small bouts of exercise. Avoid sweat as it will make matters worse overall
- have yet to try as it's a recent investment and now is warm, but I imagine that a 0 or below tolerant sleeping back would save the need for lots of precautions described above. They do tend to be expensive but I think it'll be worth it. I got mine at a yard sale, sometimes people who don't have time for camping will inform you of all the gear they have on hand and hook you up. I have a 300$ northface sleeping bag that I got for only 40$
Your nose warmer had me W E A K❣️😂🤣👍🏾💓
Great tips & Dollar Tree needs to sponsor u❣️🤩👍🏾✔️
Knowing that you can problem solve and survive great adversity not only makes you stronger, it’s also very encouraging to see. Thank you for sharing. Since both plague and human design have caused the fall of our country, many will be /are facing similar survival challenges. May God have mercy on us all. Please stay safe.♥️🙏🏼🇺🇸
I lived in my car for 5 weeks during winter time. It got in the -20, yikes. I used a sleeping bag that can take a -15 and I slept like a baby. I didn't need all those blankets. I would wake up by 5:45am and drive to Qtrip to pee and head to work early so I can get dressed. No one knew that I was homeless for a month. Honestly, it taught me that I do not need a lot of things after this experience.
Similar testimony sleeping outside under tarps on backpacking trips at zero. You just need a good ass sleeping bag. The exact same applies to weeks sleeping in parking lots of ski areas as low as minus 20 except it's easier. I really don't have any idea what these people are on about. A -20° bag and a couple of extra blankets, wear some clothes, you're in business. I don't care if your feet are mushed. Pros use a sleeping bag... And, extra super good pro tip: down booties.
One thing about cold weather that many people forget is to stay hydrated. Drink water with a squirt of unsweetened citrus or berry before bed.
That's a good idea. And when it's really cold I like to drink some hot spiced tea or sleepy time tea. It helps warm you up and sleep too lol
Excellent reminder! Drinking water is very important. I'll admit that I drank very little water on the road because I hated having to try to find restrooms so often. But now that I'm gonna be in a van I'll drink more since I'll have a toilet. Thanks for sharing this!
Trouble is if you need a leak in the middle of the night lol
@@spannaspinna When nature calls....go visit nature🍂🍃🍂
Before truck stops and gas stations...there was NATURE🙂🤷♀️
@@wildchild1427 some of us don't have that option in the city, and covid shut down most of the 24 hour places. Not all 711s will let you use their restrooms in the middle of the night, I learned this the hard way.
You might want to invest in a portable jumper for your car battery; it eliminates the need for jumper cables, however, it's still a good practice to keep the cables in your trunk. The small jumper can also charge your cell phone or whatever small rechargeable electronic devices you possess. You can recharge the battery starter unit with your Jackery. In a car with very limited floor space your Mr. Buddy heater is potentially dangerous. You need a perfectly flat space with enough surrounding space that a potential fire is eliminated. Even with the "cup holder" for the heater it can still be knocked over. I have the medium sized Mr. Buddy Heater but will never use it in my Jeep SUV; it's for use in my tent and with an audible alarm carbon monoxide detector as well. Occasionally, while overland camping I will sleep in the cargo area of my SUV with the back seats folded. I'm 5'7" and I have plenty of room to stretch out. Your insulation tips are excellent and I use some of them as well. It's just as important to insulate beneath you as it is on top of you. I've slept in single digits temps but occasionally turned the car on to warm the interior. Allison, I understand your lifestyle and why you love to travel. I was born in a military family, traveling worldwide, then I served 23 years traveling on five continents and after retirement moved to Maui to travel the Pacific Rim. The "bug" is in our blood, the desire to travel, meet and make friends, eat exotic cuisines, see and explore. Now that I'm 73 my desire is to modify my SUV and travel around the United States and Canada. I wish you luck and hope you accomplish whatever you desire. Just be safe. Take care.
Thanks
I agree. The portable jumper cables are a must! I have one in every vehicle. I still have regular jumper cables in all vehicles as a back up but, it's so nice to be self sufficient. Having AAA is smart as well.
I was there about 3yrs ago. Did it for 1 week. I own a home now, but sometimes I fear in the back of my head that I would be right back in this space....On a Positive note: I did not do half of the things you suggest, so If Im there again I now have great advice on how to survive it better.
I’m working on my van and came across this video. I REALLY like your video! I’ve watched THOUSANDS! One thing I learned in 23 degree weather - the smaller place you have to beat - the better. Now, with a sleep bag, I have a little “tent” over my head. Toasty warm NO propane - that stuff scares me to death. If, you’re ever on the East Coast and need a place to park - hit me up!
If it's under 50 or 40 degrees, I recommend pulling the blanket over your entire head, it will keep you warmer all night, and you won't smother, especially if it's just one blanket. When I discovered that, I could sleep in temperatures below freezing and it never bothered me.
40 is a heatwave during Wisconsin winters!
@@TraderRobin Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, LOL
@@TraderRobin Yeah, is the same in Chicago. 40 and 50 is a Heat Wave and everybody wearing light Spring clothes.
I have been incorporating two raccoon and a overweight hound in my wagon for the last three Winters.
Fuzzy cuddles always work.
If in an area where snow is coming down ALWAYS be sure the tail pipe is NOT blocked by snow build up, if you are running the engine to stay warm.
The carbon monoixe will back up into the car if the exhaust pipe is bloc ked
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I really appreciate this. I camped with my son for a year and while still on the east coast at the end of October, it got cold at night. I ended up having to use stubby thick candles in a short glass holder to keep warm.
There is strength in numbers. I am glad you are brave and strong. I wish you warmth from within.
I came across this video today cause I'm bored and im glad i did☺be safe❤
Awesome. I'm glad you did too! Thanks for watching!
Face mask .
@@marykinsey6531 lol thats funny.
@@travelsnacks this popped up and I saw it because of the title and I don't know if you want to be funny 😄 but you kinda is 🤣, I'm subscribed now and gave it 👍🏼ups and looking forward to more good advice, 🙏🏼prayers for your travels , 🚗 stay safe and warm 😊
Be safe prayers
In scouts they taught us keep our clothes inside the bedding with us too.
It's so much better!
Same in military
Thank you girl, you've gone in this journey with such dignity...I am humbled
I too just stumbled across your channel, and I really like your videos....My trick is....
Pick up some Mylar emergency blankets....put them under the bottom sheet and in between the top....you could also be creative and use them on your windows...They don’t call them emergency blankets for nothing....They reflect heat away from them....Dollar stores have them, and they have window shades that are mylar if you’re interested....
p.s. micro fleece against your skin ie; hoodie, sheets, blankets....will keep you so seriously warm you won’t be up at 3 a.m. fr, fr, freezing....you may be super warm though....
Blessings, 🦋Lily🦋 NY
Well I'm glad you tripped and fell into Travel Snacks!! 😆 I really like your suggestions too. Anything to keep warm when it's below 30 degrees! Thanks again and blessings to you as well!
Better be careful in extreme temps. I hope you find a place to live soon.
Yes indeed, but invest in a good mylar one from a camping store.
I am going to add... Hot water bottles. You can fill them up with hot water in a bathroom at Walmart or fast food, other places.... Make sure they are sealed well. Stick them in your bedding, while you find your place to park and sleep. Bed is warm when you get in. If you keep then close to you and under covers, they'll stay warm and so will you most of the night. I've used one, and move it around in the bed to warm all areas before I get in. Then place it against my back while I sleep. 2 might be better.
Joy and God loves us all.
Excellent suggestion! I haven't had experience with hot water bottles but it seems like it would be cozy. You would just need a place to heat up the water. I have one of those traveler mugs that warms water so this would work for me. Thanks for sharing your experience! Blessings to you!
I bought a new van in 1974. For 10 years I traveled all over the USA. I basicly did what you do and in the cold-cold-cold I had to wale up at least 1 time to heat van. Blankets are the key. The right clothes too. I used sleeping bags. Thank you. Your web site is good.
Fitted sheet over the front head rests and hooked on the back you’ll stay super toasty
I became homeless due to covid I just use a lot of blankets wear a sweater and my carhart coat stay nice and warm. Now if the cops would quit waking me in the night and telling me to move on that would be super
Where do you live? Here in San Francisco the cops usually tell you to move but they haven't been doing it as much since the pandemic
The police and empathy unfortunately don't go hand in hand. I'd say try to find 24 hour stores, gas stations or you could try highway rest areas. I wish you the best man. It will get better.
Lol. Try living in your car in the coldest place in Canada. -40 and lower for weeks on end. Never once got bothered by cops. Two years. It took me to get my life in order again. Depression is real. And most don't understand it.
If the cops don't want yo actually help the homeless, then those cops should just fuck off.
I used to live in my car and the only place I parked and was never bothered was at Amazon parking lots they have so many employees it's impossible for them to single any one car out
I love how calm and creative you keep on bein even when your car dies on you. My daily reminder that everythings gonna be AOK 😆
You are amazing 👏 I went through with three children, a few years back and zero information, so to you I salute..
I became homeless in early 2020 and learned the "friends" you have aren't exactly what you thought they were, namely reliable. After surviving that winter (barely) I weeded all the dead wood out of my life. In a way I'm glad it happened as it helped me get rid of the lake ducks in my pond.
Get one of those tiny, triangle shaped backpackers single person tent. By putting your bedding inside, and sleeping in it, you put a bubble of fabric between you and the car cold. The tent holds your body heat in, and the chill mostly out, once you warm up the inside of the tent.
Ok try to use phone to see cold spots in your car .. I think on the driver and passenger under the rug there are holes there for like water damage..insult the trunk use a old quilt or stick on linings ... You have to check for cold spots that way it's Easier to keep a lot warmer..Lastly get a king size blanket that you can throw over the 2 front seats all the way to the back window and make a nice warm air pocket with your body warmth.. Good luck ...
Good tips! Thanks for sharing this.
What kat Ben said. Tea candles/ or other low profile candles in an old crock( removable crockpot) will keep the heat and warm the crock..used this in my tiny camper for three years...bubble wrap is a great insulator/ reflective stay warm stay safe❤️❤️ btw, I'm Native and if you come by a hide let me tell you, there's nothing warmer than a buffalo hide..js LOL
Loved this video. You’re hilarious “pls don’t die”😭. Thanks for sharing! 🤗❤️
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊 Thanks for watching!
Knitted nosewarmers are THE BEST. I made them for my kids. They grew out of them (e.g. not "cool" anymore) so I wore them. Awesome.
Make sure u use a carbonuoxid detector with the heater
Yes, this is a really good thing to mention. If you're gonna run a heater for awhile or try to run it while you sleep you really do need this in the car. Thanks for the reminder!
I would never ever use that thing. It’s dangerous as all hell
I really don’t think you should use that heater in your car.
my heart nearly stopped when you got that heater out! dangerous, girl 😳
@@sammic974 they are used inside a tent so not too different like she said aslong as you crack the windows and its ventilated. Cause if we are serious the heater from the car itself is dangerous too but everything with precautions.
When layering blankets, if you put an afghan under a quilt, you would be amazed how much warmth the pockets of air will hold. I don't know how it would work in a car, but on a bed, I found the best layering method was: sheet, afghan, blanket(s), then top with a quilt. I do recommend having at least a sheet or a thin blanket under the afghan. That combination seems to provide the best insulation, in my experience.
Just watched a video ,guy in NYC . Teaching people about diesel heaters for van life. Amazing !
I went out with a guy a couple of times then spent the night at his house. He legit had NO covers but, just buried me in pillows. Definately kept me warm but, SUPER weird and last time I saw/talked to him .
That's sounds like a fun guy tho
😂 😂 😂 That's is so funny! I bet you were laying there like...what is happening right now. lol But hey, at least you were cozy! Thanks for sharing this story!
Buried you in pillows? Sounds a little inappropriate to be sharing lmao!!
@@TheChrislewis1989 I think they shared more inappropriate thingsthanpillows. 🤣🤣🤣
@@davemoskot1776 Surprisingly, Regrettably, NO 🥴
I use to work third shift so I wouldn't be out in the midnight weather...
Oh that's a smart idea!! Thanks for sharing this tip.
Ohh! Good idea.
You can recharge your batteries at work easier at night also !
I USED TO (not USE TO) work third shift.😉
@@Switzer1234 get a life
I use custom WeatherTech shades. I put black side out in winter, silver in summer. They're expensive but worth it.
Niiiice!
@@travelsnacks They're about $160 which includes shipping. But they fit your windows tightly and conceal light perfectly. I'm thinking about buying a Wave catalytic Heater, as it's COLD in Colorado, and I've been running my car all night long with the heater on, which of course burns a lot of gas. Have you ever heard of that kind of heater? They say it's safer than a propane heater.
Another suggestion is finding somewhere like a garage to park your car at night. The garage will protect your car from the snow and the car creates a small space to act like a bubble. The air between your car and the garage wall is like an insulation but don't turn car on with a closed garage door
They kick you out -- even if it's during a blizzard!
Having throw rugs on the floor helps big time !!! Rev living in the SNOW has taught me that one 😂😂 The better the throw rugs, the more they hold the heat in but even cheaper ones are better then nothing! !! It takes the edge off enough to make them an esintal in my book.
Thank you ! An You bust me up with your invention 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍
Great tip, thanks for sharing this! Also, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my invention 😆 !!
@@travelsnacks 😂😁I freakin loved it 😂😂😁😁👍🙌and your welcome!
All those Blankets KEEP YOU WARM.
the nose warmer segment was hilarious
It really was!
My experience from years in the military and sleeping in the open with no tent......an insulate mat to sleep on with a poncho liner and poncho over top. Worked pretty good in Minnesota, Norway and Germany in the middle of winter. A little bit of tweaking should do you good
A good used full length fox fur coat would keep you warm without any supplementary heat. If you want to camp in your car get a winter weight sleeping bag and some double reflective silver bubble duct wrap under the sleeping bag. I would skip the heating blanket, they can catch fire or fail when you need them most.
This reminds me of my Dad telling me of growing up in off grid farm house and upstairs bedrooms were unheated,ie pulling clothes you will wear under covers.He was born 100 years ago.
Oh wow! 100 years! 🎉 He must have a lot of great tips! Thanks for sharing this.
If my father's born hundred years ago I'm no spring chicken.
I have a little buddy and I love it. I have a small SUV. Took your advice to get a backseat airbed. It's coming in a few days. Little buddy its in the back. Has a safety shut off it it tips over. But yes...definitely...you need ventilation. And BTW....I'm 68!
Right on!! Yeah I do like the little buddy I think I just didn't give it much of a chance in the car. When I'm done with my van conversion and get back on the road I think I'm gonna try the little buddy again. I'll have more room plus proper ventilation. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!!
My my, Mary O, what is becoming of America. I'm thinking most other countries are headed that way too. I'm almost 65 and thinking I'll probably be joining you guys about then too. It's getting a bit colder now too.
Haha, I enjoyed watching you show us these useful tips. You made it fun! Might well have to sleep in my car here in the UK this winter due to not being able to afford to heat my house! Thank you. :-)
I used towels ober the windows when i lived in my blazer and it kept the heat in so much better. Also had those double fleece blankets. I slept through a snow storm one time, woke up with snow all the way up past the doors.
WHOA!! That must have been quite a sight to see... all that snow!! Those fleece blankets must have been awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience. :)
WOW. I know exactly what it feels like. Nose freezing to the point of pain. January 2020 the inside temp in my van was 18° I left Va. And went to Az.
I travel for a living and very often sleep in my truck. I bought a Browning mummy bag that is AWESOME! I woke up in the mountains of Utah one morning it was -5 degrees. I never got cold or ran the heat.
I got a late start on the way back home from a road trip last winter. Exhausted, I knew I couldn't keep driving to make it home. Got some sleeping bags from a thrift store, washed them at a coin laundry and found a low-traffic apt complex to sleep to the AM.
All went well until that ~3AM super cold set in, as you described. I started my car to get my heater going and, sure enough, a cop knocked on my window shortly thereafter. 😑 He was fine about it after I explained my situation and took off.
I would say be mindful of the smoke out of your tailpipe and where it's pointing. I was in an inconspicuous spot, but btw that (he drove by behind me) and my low key daytime running lights that remained on even though I had the knob fully 'switched off', my cover was blown. 😄
After attending a drive-in movie, I found out that the way to black out the lights on your car inside and outside is to pull up on, or activate, your EMERGENCY parking brake.
Just be sure to deactivate it before driving off. I had the E-brake up while camping to charge my phone and not annoy the campers next to me with bright lights in the dead of night. The next morning I drove like 30 ft. w/ difficulty before I realized the problem. Big Duh.
First, way to be resourceful at the thrift store and coin laundry! Second, great point about how your exhaust can blow your cover on a cold night. Third, great tip about the parking brake!! Thank you for sharing this experience. 😊
Rig a emergency blanket as a fly from the head rests to your back seat rests, having a second “roof” I’ll help the cool air keep off you.
Your side windows need panels too.
Also try use pet heating and cooling pads to sleep on. They are durable, easy to clean and work wonders!
I use the cooling kind for our Aussie summers😀
Great suggestions. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
I just saw SUV RVing youtube video. He uses a beanie hat pulled down over his nose and a baclava(?) Ski face & neck cover. Hope this helps for next winter. 🙏🏼 I love your resilience and sense of humor. Fun to watch. You are authentic. I like 👍♥
I love the nomadic lifestyle, I definitely can’t do my car so I’m going to get a class c rv and tow my car but being able to be a nomad can be done in any way that person loves so you go! Enjoy and stay safe! Keep the vids coming! And I love my buddy heater so much I use it all the time when camping in my tent just leave a window cracked
You’re such an exceptional woman 🌺
Aww thanks!! I appreciate that.
I use one of those full face nitted mask. It covers my ears my nose my neck. They work in really cold weather. You can add an extra beanie on top too
Hi! Love your idea about the electric blanket. I have a Jackary 240, but never thought it would power an electric blanket. I also have the Little Buddy heater. Mine has a button I push to ignite the gas rather than using a lighter...maybe mine is a newer model. Stay warm. Winter is here!
@@damita4336 Of course one should never use any propane appliance- stove or heater - if one plans to sleep or nap. And, using when awake, windows must be open a bit for ventilation. My "Buddy" is used to knock off the morning chill so I can get up. Making a cup of tea on my single burner stove warms things up a bit, too. 🥰
I lived in my truck with 5 dogs from 2007 to 2012. I never used any heat at night, because my dogs kept me warm, to where I only had to have a pillow and a thin blanket to cover with. I ALWAYS used sunshades for all 4 windows. I even now sleep in my Smart car with one dog every now and again, i put three pillows on the seats to create a bench, i put my feet on the passenger side and lay my upper body on the stiringwheel side... My Smart car is very small, but i can always lower the passenger seat sofar that I used it for sleeping as well. I never have to turn on my car to warm it up. I even use small juice jugs under my covers, to keep the water for my morning coffee from freezing and so my dog has water to drink.
I also go to Walmart parking lot to sleep...truck stops are also good to sleep at...but as always, BE CAREFUL...
I used Velcro on my window frame and on my cut up sheet to hang on the windows for privacy. Or cut up some older sunschields to fit the windows and Velcro Them to your windows...for added insulation in your vehicle.
I now carry an extra deep cycle battery in my car for my CPAP machine that i use with a 175w inverter and the battery lasts me one week just for my CPAP machine. I am going to buy me a 100w inverter and try it with that, since my CPAP only uses 90w of energy...
I have also purchased a solar panel battery maintainer, but it won't work unless I can direct wire my cigarett lighter to my battery.
When my car is shut off, the cigarett lighter won't function either.
Plus i have a suggestion to make for any car owner...as seen in this video, if your battery is dead your Windows don't work either. Get a car with a hand crank!
Hello and good day. I live in my Nissan Sentra. In my first winter and funny so far the jackery, heated blanket, layers to sleep on with a comfy blanket, while in sweat pants and hoodie are working its only gotten down to 28. The nose blanket haha. Love the ingenuity. Such a good spirit and personality. Have a great day and stay warm!
Another option is to get a low degree sleeping bag & open it up & use it like a comforter - I found a good 10 degree bag with flannel lining and kind of a heavy cotton / canvas outside. It is also bulky too, but could be a bit warmer than comforter. But, advantage to comforter is it can be washed at a laundromat.
Compression bags will cut down on the bulk when not in use. Check camping gear section.
Yesss! Invest in a good one.
Girl you had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣, with the nose warming invention, very clever though, I have lived in my car for 2 years in so. Cali with my children and enjoy viewing your video’s, thanks for sharing!
hahaha...glad you enjoyed that! Blessings to you and your children. 🙏🏼 Thanks for watching!
I know how to keep warm. Turn the key and head South! ✌️❤️
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Southern Arizona. Then you move up to the four corners in the late spring. Rinse repeat have a nice life.
Hi hon, Blessings, Jesus loves you, stay safe.
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@@travelsnacks hope you are doing ok. markjobe64@gmail.com
@François Granger bonk 🥴
@François Granger How do you know?
@François Granger How?
I love that you take advantage of a hotel for the night if it's really bad.be safe
So far I haven't had to but I have a little fund set aside in case I need to get a hotel or Airbnb for a night or two. Thanks for watching!
@@travelsnacks That's smart. I lived in a town where I once had to walk through -40 degrees in the winter. I couldn't imagine having to camp in a car in weather like that.
@@saynotohookups 😮Oh nooo, that's toooo cold. I would be an ice statue!!
@@travelsnacks For sure!
So true about your feet swelling from driving around a lot. I need compression socks and I have a satin cap for my hair so as to not get lint on my hair then I put the beanie on to keep me warm.
Use large bubble wrap on your windows , keeps cold out , hot in , I use it in my apartment windows
I hope you see this Alex… it’s pretty late. But may I ask how do you get the bubble wrap to stay put in your windows? I’d love to get some for mine.. thanks! Be safe.. ..
Spray Mist water to the window and plastic bubble side and lay bubble side against window, hope it works for you 😊
Girl, you were scaring me when lighting that thing!!! Omg!
Hand warmers in a winter sleeping bag always keeps me warm.
You should wear long John's. I wear these stretchy ones under my close in Colorado, and they keep me warm.
Definitely is some great ways to keep warm in the car but will add this, try placing a blanket across the front of the car (from the dash to the floor). Reason being, most of the air comes from the engine compartment through the firewall, may help some.
Good tip, thanks for sharing this!
Omg, this video is so amusing it warmed up my attitude about life. I’ve been living in my van for over two years and it generally sucks. But the peace from money stress is worth it. Jackery charges at work. Propane heaters or bunk heater work. Another must is a gym with a shower. I think my insulation was over kill, the summer are worse than the winter no ac in the cargo area. Good luck save and invest the money not being spent on rent because this is not a long term solution
Great ideas! I personally use a wool type ski mask, some times in conjunction with an old navy Sherpa hoodie, and also use a vehicle remote starter set for 20 minutes with the heater on high one or two times when I wake up freezing in the middle of the night, but crack my front windows open slightly
Have you ever tried a real Mexican blanket? It's relatively thin and lightweight but it's tightly woven and is warm.
Love those blankets
Aren't they made of wool? I feel like I heard somewhere that they were🤔
@@rosev.4463 Some are. Some are synthetic. The best are wool.
Yeah they are very warm!
Its wool.
Yep; I've long held that a little 12 volt electric blanket and a small Jackery will keep you warm all night, and a Road Pro oven will keep you eating hot food in the daytime--it makes sense to eat hot food when you're trying to keep from freezing. As you say--cover windows, make sure there's good padding under you. I spent some time going over the road with a partner who was a trucker; being comfy on the road is easy if you know how, and truckers know how. First thing to do is hit a big truck stop and browse their appliances section! :) btw--even better than an electric blanket is an electric mattress pad. The heat rises up from the mattress, your blankets trap the warmth in, and the side you're sleeping on stays toasty all night. Try it :)