What Is This?!? Heading East - Rose Lake, Idaho - VanLife On the Road

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

The Bambi twins are so adorable! My heart sinks to think of all the wildlife that has been caught in this year's wildfires. Peace and safe travels, Brian.

[@NoProGoPronto]

I am subscribed to more than enough van life/RV/motorhome dweller channels to keep me entertained, but for some reason, I can never get enough of your videos. I always want more. That's a good thing. Good luck this season at the Sugar Beet Harvest job. Wishing you Happy, Healthy and Safe travels along the way :-)

[@AdventureVanMan]

+NoProGoPronto Thank you. You are one of the first to comment when I started this channel. Dang...times flies! 👍✌

[@ericschmidt1987]

Same here. He has a really good attitude. Same with with element van life and phil chan. All three have positive vibes.

[@TSunshineful]

NoProGoPronto - I'd like to see your list, lol, see if I've missed any. Agree, Brian's is at the top of mine.

[@HOBOTECH]

Bet you missed my channel! lol I agree that Brian has one of the best. In fact, the first spot I ever boondocked was one he recommended (Thumb Butte). I'm actually in Idaho right now too.

[@stevesilver7437]

Nomadic Fanatic was very good and is going south fast. I am just about to unsubscribe,

[@Pabkojdim]

That van has brought you to places that are unforgettable

[@deniserosser7080]

I so much enjoy your "eye" of the videos you take !! The wheat....then dialing in on the deer !! You have an eye for detail that i enjoy ♡ keep them coming....love your travels you share ! Stay safe and Yes! You do need a kayak !!

[@LostOnLandAgain]

I looked up that rock thing. Looks like a very fun game! Be safe out here Brian.

[@1sillygirl380]

Hello Brian....I have to agree with NoProGoPronto....your videos are my favorites of all of the other Nomads I subscribe to. Safe travels...

[@suncreek746]

Your videos really are the best. You make me happy. I have been binge watching your videos.

[@RonInAVan]

Brian when i watch your videos, i still feel as if i am on a road trip. Thanks for keeping it alive with your videos. :) My wife and i will hit the road in the spring of next year..Can't wait :) Great videos...Safe travels!!

[@tomcaldwell5750]

NoProGoPronto, I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you Brian for all the great videos that you share with us!

[@kodeywhitewolf8528]

Awesome lily pads...Love your photography and the connection to nature

[@MaryBeth1965]

Those fawns are adorable. Love the tranquil state your videos always bring me to. Thank you. :)

[@Windkisssed]

Great capture of the deer!! Good editing. Thanks!! Lauri

[@strangrg]

Did you forget to wave as you went through Spokane Valley. Have a great trip and stay safe. By the way thank you for taking us along . God bless

[@777steelerfan]

Love to watch your Vids, they are well done, and the places you go are so beautiful and interesting,

[@tikilee7172]

Yes, the Lilys float on water. The larger leaves above water were Lotus. Seeds from Lotus were found in Egyptian Tombs and were still viable( able to grow) over 2000 years later. Pretty amazing.

[@wesallen4228]

Nice shots of the baby deer and boat dock. Safe travels.

[@nickelite]

Can't wait to see what 2018 brings with the new van/kayak and of course the adventures. Stay humble brother!

[@buckreynolds1779]

thanks Brian........be safe

[@kathyboardman4045]

Hello, Brian. Another great video. The rocks are all the rage in my little town. We have gotten forwards from a couple state parks asking folks not to place them in parks. The paint, fixative, etc can leech into the ecosystem. Also there is the thought that folks may take plain rocks from parks to paint, which also would not be good. We want to leave our special places as natural as possible. Our town emphasizes using only purchased rock. One of our mom n pops keeps them in stock and I think one of the big box DIYs does, too. So, we place them in town squares, staffed historic sites, libraries, etc. W-W Rocks on Facebook. Safe journeys!

[@Walter-ol6gd]

Nice Transition shot with the deers ... pretty cool

[@cherylownbey9573]

My understanding is that the painted rocks are part of a project to spread a bit of joy to others. The hash tag is to a Facebook page where the hider hopes you will post a picture of the rock in its new home, along with clues to others to find it. So yes, please do take it to a new location. Many of the rocks are painted with inspirational messages. I believe the Rock movement was started as a school project in Bremerton, Kitsap Co... Cheryl

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Cheryl Ownbey Thanks for the info Cheryl. I'm into to spreading joy! 😀👍

[@starmoon1590]

Cheryl Ownbey - I've found two already...💝

[@aucoinroland9072]

What about an inflatable kayaks. I seen some and they look like fun . I really enjoy your videos. The view of the dear eating , just beautiful.

[@joanmilano5302]

Yep, those rocks are meant to be taken. I have a friend who paints rocks just for that purpose. Stay safe, Brian.

[@Japhill75]

Ok ... just spent an hour in an inflatable kayak k-hole...thanks for that .. I'm not even in the market for one. How does that even happen. KZbin. Tops vid ... cheers buddy 👍👍

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Japhill75 Lol, I know what you mean!! 😁👍

[@ScottMeister]

Brian...I have what's called a "hybrid" kayak. It's an inflatable with an aluminum bow & stern. It's 13 feet, but folds down to the size of a suitcase. That way I can easily transport it in the trunk of my car. 9 air bladders to inflate, so *IF*...there's ever a leak (none in the several years I've had it) you won't sink. It's rather expensive at around $600, but well worth it if you have limited space to store it. /Safe journeys, my friend!

[@deniserosser7080]

Scott Meister -my son have an expensive brand of inflateable and loves it .....hes so happy he didnt get the hard body actually !! It is wort checking into ...hos is a second owner kayak and its etill going strong and No Issues what so ever !!

[@PapaT-NM]

Safe travels to you and your rock !

[@muffinnme5491]

That "funky thing here" was a "Selfie Portrait". Luv it!!! LOL

[@THECHARLIE1900]

Thanks

[@kiwivanman9035]

Hi Brian, you must be feeling that smoke? breathing it all in. your camping spot was lovely but still not very clear. Looks like you can do with some wind to help blow it all away, thanks for sharing, very nice, take care, William

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Kiwi Vanman Im through most of the smoke now! These folks that are living in it were using resperators to walk down the streets. Not good! ✌

[@americanaxetoolco2076]

It's all good Brian! Be safe!

[@vanderhoof5701]

Great video as always Brian! We have had this smoke and ash here just south of Missoula for almost two months. It's supposed to rain this week and possibly freeze, hopefully knocking down some of the fires a bit.

[@danthehomelessman5533]

I used to live out on Mullan Trail. Loved it out there.

[@judycarey9051]

1st piece metal artwork looks like a lady and her mirror. Different sort of lake. Love the spotted fawns.

[@justaroundthebend6679]

The Rocks are Awesome we do that here in our Town and the kids love it... We paint rocks and then take the ones we love and want to collect and put out a new one... Its pretty cool.... Yes please do make a Video on the Sugar Beet harvest.. We are going to be doing that and Adventure Land and such.... :) Thanks for Sharing Brian..

[@BlueVanDan]

It's a trip for me to see you working the sugar beet harvests. I used to haul pelletized sugar beets in bulk to dairy's in WA once in awhile from over in North Dakota...

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Gourmet Solar Ovens Cool. Maybe used for cattle feed?

[@nancystrickland5031]

Love the art.

[@CarnivoreFrank]

Beautiful lake but too murky for me to swim in. Hope you stay safe and enjoying your videos. People think I'm nuts wanting to live in a van like you're doing, but you're not really living in the van, your living room is that beautiful spot.

[@HandymanKurt]

Coleman has a good inflatable Kayak that I use. Hard shell kayaks track better and are easier to paddle, but the portability of the inflatable is priceless!! Tip...Get the $10. high volume inflater pump at w-m.

[@pauljayvlogs489]

Hey Brian you should lookup Oru kayak, pricey but you would save on adding to the van & avoid having to modify your solar setup, safe travels man! Thnks for the videos

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Paul J Thanks, I will check them out! 👍

[@amburger4963]

Just saw your video of Rose Lake. I grew up in St. Maries and have been in Coeur D Alene for many years. I wish there wasn't so much smoke. It really is gorgeous up here. Loved the video. New subscriber. :)

[@jlatte4]

Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing

[@jamessherman8954]

It looks like your van is running pretty good now .... your not having any more problems with the van .. like the videos and the views of the country side.... been watching your channel for awhile but this the first time I have written anything to you ... keep up the videos

[@AdventureVanMan]

+James Sherman Thank you. Yes the van is still cruising along. It does have a few issues that need to be attended to soon. I'm hoping to make through my next couple jobs before I am able to make some decisions a out the van. Thank you! 👍✌

[@Navillus.55]

Western Idaho literally sat in smoke from mid-July through today (although it's getting better now). There were fires all around us and since I live in Boise, which is somewhat of a valley, almost every day was gray. The fires were really bad in California, Oregon, Eastern & Northern Idaho, and Montana too. We had a range fire in the foothills set by some child, but that was the only one that came close to us. We'll hope that next year is better....

[@Maraaha55]

I had that very thought for you the other day - kayak out on the water!

[@gisellegonzalez4677]

Hi Brian IRS Geocaching, you can download the App and log that rock you found and where you rehid it.

[@perfectlylonely]

I carry a AIRIS SPORT INFLATABLE KAYAK in my van. Not cheap, but directionally stable and rigid when inflated. The less expensive offerings, with flat bottoms, will have you spending all your on water time trying to keep it going in the direction you want to go.

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

Nice Lake area. A kayak would certainly be useful with all the waterways you come across. Craigslist is full of good used ones that are half price of new.

[@Kevincrow420]

Just applied to work the sugar beet harvest this year. I put on the application that I heard about the job from you. Hope I get a call from them soon.

[@vonscharf]

I always enjoy your videos Brian! Wish I could do the sugar beet harvest, they told me the rules changed and my camper shell unit wont cut it! Anyway looking forward to your videos on the harvest.

[@TurningPagesinVanLife]

Can't wait to see your tips video!

[@bobsvanlife8628]

Just "waving howdy", I'm boondocking down in SE Idaho. Safe travels to ya

[@rodneyoverbeck8800]

Be Safe Brian,it's got to smell with all that smoke...tfs smooth roads ahead

[@rodneyoverbeck8800]

What's up with the Rock?

[@Aitherious]

Your lucky you are just zipping through the fire zone - been living in this heavy smoke for a month or more - our back country is closed so NO camping, cant go to the lake to cool off - nada! Can hardly wait until my next road trip in a couple weeks.

[@bsommer1717]

Do you know how bad this years wildfires are relative to history? Its crazy seeing the hazy sky in so many of your videos over the past weeks. Then of course the hurricanes..

[@teriflanders1591]

Happy Harvesting!

[@ShemajRagin]

Thanks for sharing 😎✌🏿

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Shemaj Ragin As always....thanks for watching. 😉✌

[@TSunshineful]

I love your sugar beet harvest videos! Another one of my favorite channels is SUV RVing. He recently added a kayak on top. At first he had an inflatable one. (Which I am getting) He's invented lots of unique items for his accessories which anyone car camping might enjoy seeing. HIs videos are very calming, like Brian's, might have to put it on a faster speed though because he measures his words carefully.

[@safeharbor7]

Thumbs up Brain, much enjoyed...

[@T-RM]

There are a couple of rock groups that say "SV"...The one I belong to is for Sierra Vista (Arizona) Rocks! Enjoy and spread the happiness!

[@chem.4919]

Inflatable or hard shell kayak? I own a Sea Eagle inflatable. It's relatively inexpensive (around $200). It can be easily stowed inside your van so you can maintain your stealthy look. The cons are that it doesn't track (steer) nearly as straight as a hard shell. Also, inflating, deflating and packing it up can be a bit time consuming .

[@RemusKingOfRome]

Keep safe.

[@wickedbrooms]

Awesome! Catching up on your videos now. Looks like you're doing well. :)

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Tree In The Wind Hi Theresa! 😊

[@VantasticOdyssey]

Yes, it gets gloomy out there and sometimes they will shut down a road and you have to go around because of these fires.

[@wheelsurvival3916]

While your in Idaho you need to check out crators of the moon. It's off hwy 20 about 3-4 hrs south of I 90

[@PedroNord]

🦋

[@billyemartin2975]

this lake would be a good kayaking place

[@AprilMadden-Jam]

Yeah :) get a kayak, then you can paddle on lake Palestine if you ever drop through TX for a visit. We also plan to get kayaks pretty soon after we move. We leave for PacFire in a couple of days :) drumming and didging on the beach for fire dancers will be a nice change from all the packing. That giant guitar was pretty cool. Man the fires have been really bad this year, sad to see how wide spread they are. Oh yeah, painted rocks is a thing for sure, we found that one at Cougar lake where we met up, and now I'm starting to do them too :) I think it's a fun way to brighten somebody's day, and leave a gift of art behind. Check FB for pages where you can post photos of the rocks you find, just type in the # in the search. Some actually say to take them or leave them some where else on the bottom, some just have a #. I started a TX FB group ( #TPR) since we are about to move, there are a ton of rock groups on FB. Safe travels getting to the sugar beet harvest. I hope you get out of the smokey area soon.

[@halfazzhomesteader]

too bad you are not on route 12,stayed there at the lochsa lodge in 2009 .lots of free camping in the mountains and hot springs.

[@shawnbailey.parkie7585]

Definitely interested in Sugar Beer harvest tips. I'll be working my first season there, and camping at Drayton.

[@stacybabb1677]

Shawn Bailey my hubs and I are going to drayton for our first season, too! It's coming up quick. Been concerned about the grocery situation. With only a small fridge, having difficulty thinking of quick and easy meals with mostly shelf stable ingredients. What are you planning?

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Stacy Babb I will talk about this in a video this week. I am going to try crock pot meals. 👍✌

[@stacybabb1677]

AdventureVanMan sweet!

[@shawnbailey.parkie7585]

Stacy Babb I'm planning on a lot of canned soups, quick pastas like Lipton noodles mac'n'cheese. Plus big pots of spaghetti- so I can eat on for several days. Canned veggies and fruit. Some lunch meat and cheese for sandwhiches. Oatmeal, cereal, pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage. English muffins, bagels, bread, etc. I only have a medium size cooler (ice) so I'm very limited on perishable foods. I have a small propane grill and cook stove I plan on using. My plan is to precook some items like bacon, sausage, hamburger, chicken, etc at supper time for the next days breakfast and lunch. I'm hoping there are pick-nic tables and the weather is fairly nice for Sept. Do you know what piling hard you will be working at? I'll be at Kimberly about 15 miles away from the Drayton camp. I'm scheduled to check-in 9/27. Still waiting on Al at Express to email me the directions to the camp. Currently I'm finishing up my season at Yellowstone NP. Leaving here 9/25. I'm a little concerned on the laundry situation there. I bought a pair of basic low cost mechanic style coveralls to help keep my jeans and shirts somewhat cleanish from the Red River Valley dirt/mud. See you there in a few days.

[@stacybabb1677]

Shawn Bailey I'm not sure what yard will be at they just said Drayton and gave us the directions to the campground at Drayton. We did have to call and ask them to send the email because I hadn't gotten one yet so you might call the office. Thank you for all the ideas on food. Maybe we'll run into you! Safe travels

[@dougd9944]

Hi Brian, I really enjoy all of your Videos and you do such a great job. I have been following you for over a year now. You always surprise me with your adventures., Thank you. I see you want a Kayak. I bought the "Explorer K2" ( Inflatable) and tried it out in Yellowstone. It worked great !! not bad for $69 from Amazon Prime. Well worth it IMHO :) I used a rechargeable pump for inflation....

[@robvannNS]

Brian, have you checked out pack rafts ..? light weight, very durable and take up very little space;..

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Stay safe as you travel though those fires. Our first destination is set to be Florida but we'll see how the spot is after hurricane I Irma. We only have about 12 days until we start our journey!! Do you plan on being at the RTR in January?? Safe travels.

[@AdventureVanMan]

+The Bus Travelers I bet you are getting excited! Wishing you safe travels! ✌

[@willsmooth45]

Hey Brian that's a solar eclipse rock 👍🏻👌🏻✌🏻if you are upgrading the van as in getting a new one I'd suggest a ford easy to work on parts are very common and cheap

[@AdventureVanMan]

+RVbilly Thanks for the tip! 👍✌

[@moses195]

I've seen about 25 of those rocks up and down the WA, OR coastline. Didn't know what to do! some didnt have any hashtag tho.

[@tedcantell9088]

they paint them rock their ,and that one looks like it was for the eclips we had ?

[@judyh1296]

Maybe you could write the name of the spot you picked up the rock and see how many places the rock visits.

[@elflordsjourneys]

Man that smoke is bad,this has been a terrible summer for fires in every western state😟Rock thing is kinda like geocache?✌

[@BlakeBlackstone]

Kayaks are relatively cheap. You can get a great one for a $350 range. And I have seen high quality blow up kayaks that work great especially for someone in your position. I mean.. they are pretty legit. But I prefer sit on tops personally.

[@carpenterfamily6198]

Just curious, how much has your solar output decreased due to the smoke haze blocking the sun ?

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Carpenter Family I been roughly cut in half.

[@landonashby2029]

Check out kokopelli packraft I think they'd be ideal

[@donnahoffman1855]

Lots of town have "rock" Facebook pages. Ours is LC Valley Rocks. You found an Eclipse Rock. I made a bunch for a group we were camping with during the eclipse. If you do come back to Idaho and make it to Lewiston, let me know, I am a licensed massage therapist.

[@MrMark85044]

So if you are going to be working at the Sugar beet harvest, does this mean no more videos for a while?

[@lunatune3714]

Sea eagle makes a good inflatable kayak

[@chrisrandall7795]

isn't that Crystal Lake?

[@leethebee1560]

Wal-Mart has cheap ones... but hurry.. they are in great demand since Irma and harvey

[@osprey1252]

I've tried two years in a row to get on at the sugar beet harvest in N Dakota but they keep telling me they don't take singles. That there needs to be two people.

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Osprey 125 There are more opportunities than just Express Employment with the sugar beet harvest. They are just one option.👍✌

[@Sasnak]

Brian, This is Stan the trucker RTR. I have an Innova 2 man inflatable. It folds down into a backpack. Works great. I might even sell it cheap. Contact me if interested

[@Kevincrow420]

Sasnak I remember seeing your cool truck in a previous video!

[@paulbetka2966]

Eric's has an inflatable. N,F. ✝ Safe travels ✌..

[@cucarodriguez-loera2066]

inflatable kayak, sea eagle kayaks

[@rgs4x]

Check out inflatable kayaks on Amazon.

[@marlaharmon]

Look up the hashtag#svrocks on Facebook and post a pic of your taking the rock and the new location where you drop it off; a before and after photo. People will look for their photo or by keywords like "eclipse" in your comment. It looks like the rock made its way from Sierra Vista, AZ. Safe travels.

[@bradsexton7295]

I don't know what type of kayak you are looking for or brand, but Walmart carries the Lifetime Tamarack and Tahoma sit on top styles. The Tahoma is about $60 cheaper at around $225. It is the same footprint as the tamarack which is $278 i think. It is 10' long and it tracks very well and it even comes with a paddle. Weighs 50 lbs. Watch Mobbin outdoors on KZbin to get an idea of what it looks like and some things you could do to it if you want to fish out of it. I will send you some pictures of mine and what I have done to mine.

[@Radnally]

Bike fixed?

[@AdventureVanMan]

+Radnally Yes! Well kinda, its rideable now. 👍

[@michaelbianco3736]

Brain your summer vacation was a blast ! Back to work now , Safe travels

[@adaire88]

Hi Brian I own Sierra Vista Rocks (SV Rocks) Facebook page. The rocks are ment to be kept or rehidden. All up to you :). We love everyone joining us and painting more rocks to spreading the love around the world. It's there to brighten your day when you find it. We would love for you to join our page. If you need the link please let me know and I will link it below 😄.

[@adaire88]

facebook.com/groups/1818301975118218/

[@4QWzbaxSzUAq9]

they sell inflatable kayaks...

[@chrisrandall7795]

i think your supposed to leave another rock

[@chrisrandall7795]

a man sized drone would be awesome

[@BrittMFH]

Chris Randall A plane? 😀

[@jonesbluesandjam]

Bambi..

[@BlakeBlackstone]

The rocks are supposed to be moved around the same area. Not another place. Geocaching is better!!!!! (fanboy)