Do you still use this tent? My big issue is that the Velcro loops that hold the rain fly onto the poles are glued not sewn on and simply detached. I would like to sew them back on but don’t know exactly where. Dangerous if rain fly fails at wrong time and not very sustainable if I end up having to throw it away.
@DavidWahlman3 күн бұрын
Hey Leslie, how long have you had it? I haven't had glue fail on mine yet, but I haven't exactly pushed it's limits anytime super recently.
@leslieyoung52348 сағат бұрын
It’s been awhile. I believe that I got it in 2017, practiced setup a couple of times then stored a couple of years in bedroom closet(live in temperate SF Bay Area) while raising little kid. 2019 summer overnight in Yosemite High Country - first and only use, at disassembly, tent was literally falling apart. I think I know where to sew the door retention straps but not the 4 remaining Velcro loops that attach to frame. Photo of inside/underneath fly or verbal description of where they attach would be helpful. Is there a Velcro loop for the “short” pole up top?
@globalrei8 ай бұрын
I got this sleeping bag still years later I stole mine before COVID 😃😃😃😃😃😃🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕
@jimssawsnstuff8903 Жыл бұрын
Started to watch it, but the music if that’s what you call it sucks, so gave up. I just bought a forester turbo and would like to see more of what they are capable of, but not with that noise
@shannondipity Жыл бұрын
If I did a shot every time you said "hmmm" I'd be dead from alcohol poison. 😅🤣😂
@aggilos96502 жыл бұрын
Planet fitness membership $10.00 a month comes out to $2.50 a week or .35 cents a day.
@sarahereach2 жыл бұрын
Planet Fitness is a little more than that if you are moving around at all, because the $10 Membership is for one location only. Even at the $23/mth price though, it is the best deal around. I have seen the truck stops charge nearly that much for a single shower. No thanks!
@user-uy1ou6tx9b10 ай бұрын
@@sarahereach17.00 at Pilot for a shower. I joined planet fitness because I went broke from the truck stop
@KRAWPRODS2 жыл бұрын
I am doing the very same things.
@jeffalan63392 жыл бұрын
I have a storage unit to store my tools for my trade and possessions plus a place to go for awhile, need cell phone to get s job or for me, a project to build a project for a customer, I want my home back.I feerl like a wild animal wandering the streets
@KRAWPRODS2 жыл бұрын
Keep your head up. You are not alone.
@jeffalan63392 жыл бұрын
@@KRAWPRODS thank you.
@maryguy90132 жыл бұрын
wilding is fun I get to keep my money for myself not give it to a "slum landlord"
@jeffalan63392 жыл бұрын
@@maryguy9013 where I live more slumlords than landlords. Most rental properties have paint coming off, roofs in need of repairs. Some look like need to be used for fire department training,burn the place down.
@jeffalan63392 жыл бұрын
I use cardboard painted black that cut to fit tight, I found it best to not spend time in the same location each day or night. I have few times from opening the door saw me slammed the door ran off, another shook the car side to side. Not i my town the will run you off to find you homeless will throw in jail overnight then either you leave on your own or they will take you long ways off drop you off tell you not to comeback, many other have told me.We lookout for each oher.
@JasonTrenner2 жыл бұрын
😀💪💪✝️
@destnations55882 жыл бұрын
Loved it, look up Australian Rural Adventures!
@destnations55882 жыл бұрын
Love this video, I have the same model and am doing the same thing here in Aus, and I am constantly amazed how well it does!
@fatasdat11 ай бұрын
Do you have any lift and or big tyres dude? Also how capable is it?
@destnations558811 ай бұрын
@@fatasdat in my opinion it’s pretty capable, but that’s just because I get up hills that sometimes really surprise me. It’s a SLO 2 and 2.5 inch lift, and in most of my videos I’m running 225/70/16 KO2’s. I have 235/75/15s on atm, but they are way too big and heavy, hoping to find a 215/85/15 muddy
@maxdavid432 жыл бұрын
I’m being kicked out from my home and will be living with my grandma hopefully for a month or so before I have to resort to this, I’m scared but also it’s always been my dream to do this.
@sloshgaboo82172 жыл бұрын
How'd it go Max?
@user-vo8pv8pn2w3 жыл бұрын
Ебать ты долгий! И снимаешь с одного ракурса! Говно обзор😠😠😠
@Foxyfreedom3 жыл бұрын
No one ever mentions security. What about getting robbed or murdered when you’re sleeping?
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
My opinion would be that no one talks about it because it's not a big deal. The odds of being robbed (while in the car sleeping) are even lower than the odds of your car being broken into while parked like normal. And odds of murder, unless you parked in Compton blocking a gang member's driveway, are also extremely low. No one talks about it because it's just statistically not an issue. You're less likely to be robbed while living in your car than every other citizen not living in the car. A robber isn't going to steal stuff from a car that has someone inside.
@Foxyfreedom3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidWahlman yea unless you live in San Francisco or Portland. In these cities with zero to no police presence people are getting bolder.
@TheINFP_Diary6 ай бұрын
just get an air horn, that's what a female youtuber said and it always stuck with me
@Foxyfreedom6 ай бұрын
@@TheINFP_Diary what!?! So that all the people of San Fran know I’m being robbed and won’t do anything about it? I called the police twice here who laughed me off and then when I bear maced a homeless dude they came and arrested me. Instead of the meth head who threatened to kill me
@rickthompson25203 жыл бұрын
Also ,for a clean ,they're are dude wipes ,can find them at wal mart ,they make a few,different kind ,and only like a dollar or 2 a pack, they make them for women too
@jaytheurbanviking3 жыл бұрын
I wish this was still $229. It's listed for $299 now. Not sure to take the leap on this tent at that price. What do you think?
@jaytheurbanviking3 жыл бұрын
So going to answer my own question here. It seems the new model, 2021 version, has a different structural design than this version in this video. The poles are a connected hub system. I'll probably go with it.
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
@@jaytheurbanviking Sorry for the delayed response, yeah, I was going to say that I haven't used the newer version, but I would still expect it to be a solid choice since it was built off a solid design and predecessor. Hope you enjoy it and get many years of good use out of it!
@frostyalaska63713 жыл бұрын
Now I just need a Canadian passport and I’m free
@johnmanley87243 жыл бұрын
How do you keep paying for gas, and car maintenance? Insurance?
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Hey John, that answer is definitely going to vary from person to person, but in my case I was freelancing. Some people hold down a job in one city and just live in the car to save money and others are nomads, able to travel and still generate income via internet or remote work.
@katewelch24763 жыл бұрын
You gotta work, gotta get a job
@guitarhiker44493 жыл бұрын
Nice honest review!! Definitely shows too the differences between likes and dislikes depending on preference. I have come full circle with sleeping bags! I purchased your bags little brother the 22 degree lamina z flame some years back and loved it!! Even the interior shell material is very soft on the skin. I sold mine because of some of the same reasons. Compressebility and weight. Even though at the time of 22 degree bags release it was the lightest synthetic bag on the market for its temp rating. I wanted to go ultralight so i went with down and tight mummy style. Well i hated it!! The treated down got damp and was nearly useless.! The tight mummy construction gave me no room to move around. I like alot of room. So i recently bought the old lamina z flame again and could never be happier. Not too worried about losing the pound of weight anymore. I want comfort!! I found room in my pack and will never look back lol that rhymed. Im sticking to synthetic insulation from here on!! I will save weight in other areas. Sleep is too important! Stay safe! Hike on!!
@hubhub273 жыл бұрын
I just got evicted from my place, I have a job and thought this would be a great way to save money. Your video was a great help.
@rebel84403 жыл бұрын
Did u do it?
@hubhub273 жыл бұрын
@@rebel8440 yep, and tbh it was hard at first....but focusing on the end result is pushing me through it. And you'd be surprised how many others are doing it.
@rebel84403 жыл бұрын
@@hubhub27 I will be doing this in a few days....I would love to keep contact if u dont mind
@rebel84403 жыл бұрын
@@hubhub27 im nervous.....but honestly....I want my freedom and peace.....im not comfortable at all staying where im at...I hate living with people who kick u when u down smh.....this is my next route so im looking at every video possible
@hubhub273 жыл бұрын
@@rebel8440 I feel you, my best advice is to go to a Quik Trip or any other public place that's open 24/7.
@mitchellbarnow17093 жыл бұрын
You live in Utah now where it gets much colder in the winter, correct?
@mitchellbarnow17093 жыл бұрын
What an incredible sleeping bag! Down is an amazing material, you can always sleep on top of Mt Baldy, Mt San Jacinto or Mt San Gorgonio, if you are looking for Southern Califonia elevations between 10,000 - 11,500 feet in elevation, you live in the correct place!
@mitchellbarnow17093 жыл бұрын
David, this is really incredibly awesome information for so many people that are out on the road permanently or for a really long time.
@mitchellbarnow17093 жыл бұрын
Today’s video, March 13, 2021, has the comments turned off. I would’ve told you that it’s great to have you posting videos again!
@mitchellbarnow17093 жыл бұрын
Great review, David! Southern Califonia mountains in this video?
@mitchellbarnow17093 жыл бұрын
I never had a pad that stayed with my sleeping bag. What a great idea and the air cushion would be great insulation.
@mitchellbarnow17093 жыл бұрын
You have the best gear, David!
@mitchellbarnow17093 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic piece of gear, David!
@denischasse35673 жыл бұрын
Merci très intéressant mon ami ! 🙏
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Vous êtes le bienvenu, heureux que vous l'ayez trouvé utile!
@frazerherewini683 жыл бұрын
Loved sleeping in my suv , cloth wash that's all I do in a normal shower , cloth and a container of water sweet .
@SFBenjaminK3 жыл бұрын
gets hella cold in nights , so i have to run my car & heater all night
@able101g3 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Thanks kaa11 am, so glad you found it helpful!
@jackiecat101XD3 жыл бұрын
Why do NONE of these “live in your car” videos acknowledge TEMPERATURE and AIR. My car either gets so hot I can’t breathe, or gets cold and I have to turn on the heater. I don’t want to have my car on all night...
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jaquelyn, sorry it didn't cover the answers you were looking for, but to answer your question, most probably don't address it because it's pretty basic. Windows don't have to be cracked much in order to give safe margin for Carbon Dioxide (when I was in cold places, I'd only crack the window closest to my head maybe .5"). If you're cold, it would be assumed to get a warmer sleeping bag, blanket, or baselayer (or all the above) depending on your setup. If you're hot, there isn't a great remedy that's any different from being hot any other time in your life. You open windows as much as you can, sleep ontop of the bed, have a mister bottle, a small fan, or anything else people do to try and stay cool. None of the above are tips exclusive to car living which is my guess as to why no videos talk about it. Forums do though if you Google it. Hope that helps, best of luck!
@Cheleartsanddesigns3 жыл бұрын
Because it's not that big of a deal. In one 6 week trip I experienced 100°F + humidity and bellow freezing in the mountains. On hot days I put screens over my door and open the window, add a fan and sleep with a thin sheet so your body doesn't stick together. During heatwave it's equally hot in my house and since there's no sun at night, it's fine. During the day parking in the shade or moving. Now in the cold I wore fleece pants, thermal socks, fleece sweeter and twice I slept with my thin puffy jacket which was comfortable. In my sleeping bag I wasnt cold at all and your body heat the car, the car is never cold in the morning even when it was outside. Putting reflextics in your windows also keeps you warmer in the cold or cooler in the heat. Another option is getting a 12-volt electric blanket. I wouldn't sleep overnight with it but it could be comfortable when chillin in your car. I traveled with my than 8 year old daughter and she didn't complain once. It's really not a big deal. Good choice of clothing, proper bedding, and extras like netting, window coverings, fans and such makes living pretty comfy. I'm even the type who feel cold easily and can trigger my asthma in the heat, so far no issues. Oh and plenty do acknowledge it, I've watched a ton but they usually make specific videos about living in cold temps or hot temps. The overall opinion is similar to mine, get the right set up and it's fine.
@16-bitpower383 жыл бұрын
you can run the AC all night if you have a new model toyota prius. it's like a mini motorhome
@dcrazypersiancat3 жыл бұрын
You're yummy 🤤
@adjustablehammer37493 жыл бұрын
Well times ain't great not gunna lie anyone alse out there in the same boat as me remember the are plenty of people in the same boat keep your heads up folks
@rebel84403 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@grgmck773 жыл бұрын
What do you do all day?
@arcidiavolo3 жыл бұрын
don' t you urinate at night? lucky you
@drew50593 жыл бұрын
I bought my first car two months ago and I’m about to do this when I get my licence, I have a learners permit right now and my road test for my full licence is only a month away, so as soon as I pass my test I am hitting the highway and getting lost for a month or two. I’ve been living on a little island with about 5000 people for 26 years and have never left once, I’ve never seen anything in the world. I can’t wait to get out there and go on an adventure all alone, just me and the open road.
Stop being negative he’s just trying to help. Go watch another vid there’s million of em
@wesleywaddell46593 жыл бұрын
What do you do about needing an address to register your car and things like that?
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Hey Wesley, for me personally, I had my parents address be my current address. I did receive necessary mail most of the time, so nothing was crucial. Another option, so long as you remain in the same relative city is a PO box. Other than that, I don't know of many other options.
@wesleywaddell46593 жыл бұрын
@@DavidWahlman thanks for the reply. I didnt think they would accept po boxes for the car. Usually they wanna know where it resides, as in a physical address. So yeah guess I'd have to use my parents or a friend etc. Anyway wish me luck starting this next year I'm doing it! I turn 50 Dec. 31st. My bestfriend and partner just died in August and we lived in a nice mobile home on a 10 acre property. He didn't have a will just gave his son power of attorney (was talked into it). I was away when he died and his whole family unfriened me did not tell me he died till September and took everything, the house, our dog, (like a child to me) and pretty much everything I owned but I didn't even wanna fight for even my material items it hurt so much. So I'm out on my own still making payments on this car and that's all I have the car a phone and the clothes on my back. Would have been nice to have my dog with me too. But perhaps that wouldn't be good for a dog although he always liked road trips.
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
@@wesleywaddell4659 Man, so sorry to hear about all that! That hurts to be treated that way by anyone, none the less 'friends' in a time of need and hurt. Unfortunately we live in a messed up world and life just sucks sometimes! I'll be praying for you man! Thanks for sharing
@wesleywaddell46593 жыл бұрын
@@DavidWahlman thanks you
@nobodynowhere213 жыл бұрын
My parents are kicking me out of the house and I have nowhere to go right now. I really appreciate this video, it's very cold outside.
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear that and glad the video helped! For what it's worth, just know that you're not the sum of your relationship with your parents or your current status! You're so valuable to this world, but the extent of that is also up to you and what you choose to make it! Wishing you the best!
@richardfuelling61203 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat as you buddy.
@spicychinchin65973 жыл бұрын
Same here man, I wish you the best my friend
@Seymour-Butts_6663 жыл бұрын
My biggest tip is to hide in plain sight by any means nomatter what don’t ever deceive yourself and feel completely safe anywhere. unfortunately we live in a time where people are so numb and brain dead from general overstimulation of our good feeling chemical receptors people like to be in each others business as much as possible without regard for their own life just to feel something. As soon as you stick out i guarantee someone will come stick their nose in your business. It’s the ugliest thing I’ve noticed about humans since I’ve not lived by traditional means.
@kandacepatterson79652 жыл бұрын
@@spicychinchin6597 try being 68 and not having a job with only 900 coming in and a $100 increase in rent...not much fun either. Maybe you should have helped out more maybe you should have cleaned up more maybe you should have shipped in and had real conversations about that. But be well what ever you decide.
@eeroburkle86653 жыл бұрын
What are the tubaware containers you use and do you know the dimensions by any chance? I have a forester as well. Thanks!
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Hey Eero, sorry but I don't have the bins anymore, but they were just the cheap ones from Wal-mart. Just grab a measuring tape and measure the space behind the seat and that's the size they need to fit within. Brand doesn't matter. Best of luck!
@foresterboy20113 жыл бұрын
Hello mate, just subscribed to you as just found you. Question... have the same forester as you (but diesel version, UK benefit). Want to know which tyres are you running please? Keep up the great vlogs.
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Hey John, I'm not still running the same tires as at the time of this video. What was on the car in this video, was some cheep off-brand tires called Zeetex AT1000. They worked pretty well overall, but didn't have a very long tread-life compared to some other AT tires.
@bryanlatella72333 жыл бұрын
Very awesome video,yesterday I got the same product from replicaclubs..ru
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad you found it helpful Bryan!
@oliviasfermi44653 жыл бұрын
I tried to go to your website and safari couldn't find it? Anyway, great video. I'm getting on the road in the next month and you've given me some great ideas that I didn't find in other videos.
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Hey Olivia, so glad you found it helpful. There isn't anything on my website related directly to this channel or it's content, but it's www.wahlmanproductions.com if you want to check it out. Thanks for pointing out though that I hadn't updated the link to my new website. Either way, best of luck!
@SleepyPanda-DougBurbidge3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I was so confused about how to cinch the hood, I thought I got a defective jacket that was missing the clips to secure the hood. Very helpful!
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Great! So glad you found it helpful!
@deborahcuster81423 жыл бұрын
that product is over 3 years old and i have never heard of it. only by chance that i was trying to look for something on as seen on tv web site that i seen that product. that is what led me to your video. sad tho, because i did not get to see the actual item in full use. reason is because : geez that was more talk than a lil bit. only showed a couple moments of use, that does not tell or show me anything that would make me want to purchase it. . . . other than a useful back scratcher. plus it has been 3 years sence the first comment , and have not replied to them yet. did not show the damaged snow scraper . . . so that tells me that i do not believe you. if you going to talk, then do it while the actual tutorial video is viewing.
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Hey Deborah, sorry that you found it disappointing. I haven't followed up on the company to keep track of them, so I have no idea if they're still active or not. Like I said in the video though, they sent it to me, so it was just my preliminary thoughts. I still have it and have used it a few times and it's been helpful when needed, but I don't use it enough to say it's worth the storage space all the times not used. Yes, sorry it was so much talking, but you clearly have't tried to film something happening under a moving car while you're by yourself trying to drive and replicate something that only shows the product's use in an instance where you have to get stuck first (again risky when in the middle of no where by yourself). No hurt feelings, but just be aware of what goes into creating a video before you slam someone for it. And also I've responded to every comment ever posted to my channel, but at one point I migrated my channel to a different google account and the deletion of it removed all comments. I wasn't going to go back and reply a second time to 2-3 year old comments.
@christinewood83313 жыл бұрын
Very informative video cheers I'm ready for off soon too in the uk
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful Christine! Best of luck!
@christinewood83313 жыл бұрын
@@DavidWahlman thankyou
@natalie7553 жыл бұрын
If your car needs an emergency repair ?
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Hey NMG, I can't see why it would be any different from any other time your car needs a repair. If your car HAS to be worked on for multiple days, then unfortunately your options are more limited. You can grab a tent and campsite, a hotel nearby, or find the couch of a friend for a few days. A majority of repairs don't require multiple days in actual labor, more just that the shop is busy, waiting on parts, or you're in a queue.
@thespiritualgangstar35863 жыл бұрын
Few questions here. I actually don’t mind sleeping in my car, BUT! I’m vegan and I meal prep, where would I keep my prepped food? Also I have a small compact 09 toyota corolla. I’m a mechanic, so my job is stationary (set in one spot) but I’m in hope of moving from Houston to Florida, but I’ll be car living until I’m ready to live off grid
@DavidWahlman3 жыл бұрын
Hey Shannon, without getting one of those (expensive and not super efficient) car fridges, you'll have to stay away from perishables as much as possible. Things that are canned or sealed, fresh fruits, or things that just need water added are really ideal for this kind of living situation. Best of luck to you though!!
@sarahereach2 жыл бұрын
Coolers can be another option, although the need to constantly buy ice is a different kind of pain in the butt. Also for someone with a stationary job, you might be allowed to keep food at the workplace breakroom.