Day in the LIFE OF A CAMPER: leaving home and setting up camp (PLUS new camping meal ideas!)

[@amanda.outside]

I had so much fun making this one! I hope you enjoyed it. 💚 Make sure to check the description for the fajita recipe. 🤗

[@ritasmoot1823]

I loved this video! But, I usually do!

[@agnesskibicka]

@@ritasmoot1823 Loved it too!! Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 and my lifestyle and freedom channel 😀

[@lisabritt4284]

I am longing for the Sound of Nothing. Another great video. Have a good day Amanda.

[@cherylharrison3518]

Your little apple pies from the pie iron look SO yummy! My family had some pie irons when I was a kid, and Mom just used a couple of pieces of wheat bread for the crust. She buttered the outside of the bread and soaked some dried apricots to soften them and that was the filling. The pie iron cut the crusts off and sealed the bread. She also sprinkled powdered sugar on them. They were delicious! :)

[@tracyrupp4882]

You and Nick always show that simple things, like tying knots, cooking good food, setting up camp, and reading in the sun, are so very fulfilling. Thank you!

[@HerrP58]

8:06 Pretty amazing shot. Not sure how much better it gets than this. Hats off to Mother Nature for the scenery, and of course the videographer who set this up.

[@mikodomo13]

My only regret about finding your channel is that I need more content to binge! Thank you for the great thoughtful videos. You've inspired me to think about sharing content that I am passionate about too!

[@theadventuresofmarley3145]

Just found ur channel and I love it..i live in the blue Ridge mountains..i spend more time in the woods than I do at home

[@modfelecia]

I’m from where you’re from! And we go camping in that spot all the time! Nothing beats our deserts 🏜

[@Alexwegs]

I love the pie iron! I usually use white bread for my “dough”. Love apple pie filling, s’more filling, pizza filling, and a ham melt. Excited to try more cast iron recipes this season

[@amanda.outside]

The pie iron is so much fun! It really seems like you can put anything in there and it turns out so good every time!

[@butlerdawgs78]

@@amanda.outside There's so many good things to try. We did apples&cinnamon for an apple pie, but we also had asiago cheese nearby. Combined them, it was fantastic!

[@superg33k]

We got a pie iron one trip and dinner one night was just, experimenting with food. 2 slices of bread and add whatever. pizza sauce and pepperoni, any pie fillings, jam, peanut butter and chocolate, ham and cheese, just whatever. These days I take one for each camper. it's really a camping necessity! Thanks for the video- your first day us much like mine except you eat better! I'm about to go buy that folding grill rack now.

[@fancishmanci]

What a beautiful landscape you had! Wow! Camping is a great recharge. Food, nature, vitamin D, yes please! Thanks for sharing.

[@toddstearns8437]

You practice your knot tying in the car!!!?? That’s the funniest thing I heard today! Lol 😂 That’s so practical! Love it.

[@amanda.outside]

Yea since Nick is usually driving, I get a lot of opportunities to practice!

[@TheLemerys]

I need to get a pie iron. I would love some peace and quiet outdoors in my life right now! Love the video!

[@daniellebollman447]

Looks so yummy! I gotta try those tacos! We love using crescent dough from the can and adding pie filling and whipped cream cheese! Love pie iron cooking!

[@skadbeau]

I think I already commented on this video, but I wanted to comment again - I enjoyed seeing a day in the life. I’m recently obsessed with camping and you make it seem so casual, which I want to get to. Sometimes I feel like it is a ton of work for the amount of time I actually get to spend camping - do you feel that way ever ?

[@kimcrichton1563]

Hi, Fab videos. You’re definitely living your best life. Thanks for all the hints and tips. I’m in the UK so I’m very envious of your weather and the space you have to explore.

[@ariyaelle]

Thanks for showing the prep process before leaving, since that can help prioritize what can get done before hand. Love the meal idea and dessert also!

[@amanda.outside]

Glad it was helpful! I really liked filming this one and doing something a little different!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Love those quick camping trips to nowhere! Getting out into the wilderness and away from the road noise is my absolute favorite thing! Fajitas at camp sound amazing!!

[@amanda.outside]

Me too. I live in the city, so it's such a difference when I get away from the noise. I really enjoy the stillness and quitness of the desert.

[@flpirate4565]

That was such a great video, from start to finish. A great idea, loved it Thanks I felt sorry for Nick having to chop all of that wood. Lol

[@ej2957]

Great Video Amanda those Fajitas looked so delicious, Im going to try making that next time Im out camping.

[@HerrP58]

It's great to watch someone set up camp with a tent and all the other fixin's. Especially in such an spectacular setting. Thanks!

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

Aaaahhhh, meat touched by wood fire... now THAT is FOOD!! 👍❤🤤 Time spent outdoors, food for the SOUL. I am currently on the east coast visiting friends & family who I haven't seen in almost a year since going on the road fulltime(#vanlife), and while I love them all and I am so happy to see them in person again, I honestly cannot wait to head back west & get into those forests again. I think I will be going to the Payson, AZ area, to which I have never been. Sooo looking forward to it!

[@amanda.outside]

My family is back East. I always love visiting them, but end up missing life out west pretty quick! Hope you enjoy your time in Arizona. I’ve never been to the Payson area either!

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

@@amanda.outside I got to spend 2 weeks in Kentucky & Tennessee this month, to neither of which had I ever been, and wow! Sooo pretty & so very different from out there, even just walking the shoreline of a lake and the types of rocks you might find underfoot. (got some videos on my channel, not trying to be spammy) I grew up in Oklahoma, but fell in love with the mountains & the west on trips back in the 90s, now in my 50s finally able to travel & live out my dreams. 😊❤

[@jeanetteuy6404]

Greetings from Chicago. You always provide value. Such great hiking, gear , safety and cooking tips. Thank you for making these available to all of us. and Thank you for reminding us how to enjoy nature at it’s best.

[@mandyinseattle]

Delicious. It's worth a long journey to get outdoors to cook that meal. Have you ever done a video about making a fire pit? That might be my biggest concern.

[@robbiewilson2335]

Another great video! Nick's enthusiasm is over the top (haha). I love the pie iron idea!

[@amanda.outside]

I always forget about using the pie iron, but it's so much fun! Can't wait to develop some more recipes with it.

[@RuffLifeGoldens]

Keep ‘em coming! Your videos inspire me to get out there and enjoy our world! I learn something new all the time from your videos: today I learned about a pie iron! 😄 I also sit and practice my knot skills while I’m watching tv. But those cards you have are awesome! Stay blessed and have a great week! ❤️

[@amanda.outside]

I love to hear this! The pie iron is so much fun to cook with around camp. I'm planning to use it more this year and share some new recipes! 😁

[@estelleS2243]

I love watching your videos Amanda and I’ve got a lot of yummy ideas for meals on my camping trip. Thank you so much

[@sophia-O]

NEW CAMPING MEALS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED🏕

[@helenvwalker7919]

Of course we enjoyed it. Your enthusiasm for food and the great outdoors is infectious🌮🌻😋😍

[@Sleeplessinsimi]

Hi! As a kid in the 70s we used those pie irons camping. We just put slices of white bread in them and filled with pie filling. So yummy!

[@lyndon5478]

Hay just wanna say your a great cook and thanks for making it simple

[@curtdavis4002]

Just ordered pro knot cards from Amazon. Thanks for sharing and I appreciate your videos.

[@BackcountryExposure]

Headed down there this weekend. Hoping to snag that exact same spot. Fire rings and the table seem new from last year.

[@amanda.outside]

That spot is my favorite! 😊 All the camp spots have tables and fire rings now. They looked brand new.

[@dannyingram6182]

Just stumbled onto your videos love them. Beautiful scenery thanks for sharing

[@nehaward4586]

This was so awesome! We just got back from our Fort Pickens camping trip and It was so amazing! I totally used your dish washing system with the collapsible sinks. And we did your Jambalaya dinner one night. I literally got a lot of the cooking utensils and cookware you have mentioned in your videos. I totally love camping and will always follow your channel for guidance and tips!

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

Wow, that's a heck of a camp site.

[@chriscon8463]

I was thinking that, too! That’s about the most scenic thing I’ve ever seen…

[@snowbirdgardener1]

I love the sound of "Nothing", also!!

[@crystalcummings2391]

Loved this style of video! I’m good once I get to camp, but I usually find the preparation to be so much work, so it’s nice to see how you handle it. Would enjoy more videos like this 😁❤️

[@amanda.outside]

So glad you liked this one! It was fun to film something different and show this side of camping. Thanks for commenting 🤗

[@daveskerriescampingtrips.6805]

Great video following from Sydney Australia

[@ozema87]

Can you please link your towel/picnic blanket thing?

[@jenniferroland8699]

Hey Amanda! Do you ever do tent reviews? Our family just went from 5 to 7 and I still want to go camping this summer. Also, tips for camping with newborn twins?? 😳

[@LydiaSandefur]

Pie irons are one of my favorites camp tools! Pie iron "quesadillas" is a use of them. Just precook the seasoned meat and/or veggies before the trip and store in the cooler. Wrap in a burrito sized tortilla with cheese and whatever other toppings you like, reheat and brown over the fire. It's a super easy first night meal and there is virtually no clean up.

[@196813JSC]

That’s a lovely video! Great filming, editing and content! Appreciate the food ideas and will look forward to incorporating into my future camping trips!! Well done!

[@tikoy1955]

Awesome video. I wish they made smell-a-vision so we could enjoy the smells of the veggies, steak and that apple pie.

[@DiWriter]

What a relaxing vid! I can't wait for camping season. We're on the east coast, and have kids in school, so we really can't go camping until summer. However, Memorial Day is coming! (and a while back you recommended the Carhartt Technical leggings. And I absolutely love them!

[@user-ts6im4qo7s]

Great idea for a family meal! Thanks for sharing the real side of prepping before. Just had wisdom teeth pulled last week and I want fajitas now, thanks😢

[@TheExbarista]

I LOVE this type of video!

[@amanda.outside]

I'm so glad! I really had fun making this one!

[@TXGranny2]

I hope you do some more pie iron recipes, the apple pie looked yummy! And I agree, cooking with cast iron is the best!! Enjoyed this video!

[@amanda.outside]

So glad!! I'm definitely planning to do more pie iron recipes. 🤗

[@mikefogle5874]

Love this. How great to live so close to an awesome view like that. Living the dream for sure. Thanks!

[@bonnieruggieri7340]

Loved the camp site ⛺! I so have to get one of those pie irons for my camp kitchen. The pie looked delicious. What a great treat while camping.😋🥧

[@amanda.outside]

The pie was so good! I can’t wait to make it again with a different filling 😁 I love how easy they are too!

[@mhyntea]

My husband and I are going camping in Big Sur and Santa Cruz Mountains for a week in a few days! Thank you for the cooking ideas! I love all your videos 😊❤️

[@kristianstrong]

Amanda - I love this video. WHERE DID YOU GET THAT BLANKET!!!!! Its amaze.

[@gilbertgonzales9939]

Love your meditation sarape. Where can I get one? Great videos !!!

[@whitleyrobertson7070]

My absolutely favorite meal…….

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Awesome video! Really enjoyed the packing up and planning process along with the camp set-up. Fajitas always awesome camp food. Pie iron pies sound so great! Can’t wait to see more of those! ♥️🙏

[@MsBlue68]

Hi. Love all your beautiful camping meals. How long do those apple pies take to bake in the pie iron?

[@SpicePalate_08]

Where is SLC did you get your tortillas and meat from? Thank you for sharing what you do before going to camp. Love this video. Could you also share which BLM ground you go to? Or camp ground. Thank you again.

[@NicolaiLaquaglia]

Hey! Can you give us a recommendation for camping condiment containers? Love your videos.

[@simco75248]

Great again! This one spurred me to revisit camp cleanup. Hope to get out soon. Spring in Texas was late due to the usual harsh February. Later….

[@julies4718]

Need a Nic and I’ll be ready to go

[@autumnwishes8364]

Now, I want fajitas! Good cooking, Amanda!

[@amanda.outside]

I know, as I was editing this video I started craving them 😂 We actually do make them a lot at home too, I just cook the veggies in the oven! Thanks for watching!

[@barrygraber9776]

Great video. Nicely done Amanda. Looking forward to more pie iron cookery. Use your imagination and you can get very creative

[@amanda.outside]

The pie iron is so much fun! There are so many things you can cook with it!

[@hjr2693]

Love the knot tying kit! I am getting one for me and one for my grandson! Thank you!

[@Jamie-CityOnAHill]

My first trip of the season is tomorrow! Thank you for sharing ⛰☀️

[@amanda.outside]

Yay!! I hope you have an awesome trip! 🤗

[@donaldguertin3968]

Aw! Looks so delicious! Too bad you didn't bring your fax-a-meal and fax us all a sample! lol

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Loved the video, your dinner and the little apple pies look so good, thank you for sharing and I will definitely be making this recipe on an upcoming camping trip!

[@amanda.outside]

Yay! I hope you love it!

[@jenniferhayes1294]

Loved seeing a DITL style video. The fajitas looked amazing!

[@amanda.outside]

So glad you liked the video style. I really loved making this one and showing something a little different! Thanks for commenting 😁

[@skadbeau]

The sound of nothing !! Love it !

[@natashacary5511]

What is the song you used in the video?? It’s really good!

[@erikdahl3171]

Great video, can't wait to finally get out camping and rock crawling this weekend. Have seen the pie irons, but had no idea what I would use one for. May have to consider it.

[@Sergiop4x]

I heard innout.. instant thumbs up haha

[@kennethwilson8633]

Looked fun and delicious meal too.

[@autumnwishes8364]

I have the same knot-tying kit!! Love it, however I tend to learn better by watching someone else doing it so I resort to learning off of YT videos. Great video and I enjoyed your start to finish concept of this video!

[@amanda.outside]

I'm so glad you liked this video. It was fun to try something a little different!

[@joannekoehler1788]

I LOVE the sound of nothing!❤

[@amanda.outside]

It’s the best! 😊

[@deaconessfaithcommunitynur4745]

love the idea of small trip

[@emily45798]

How do you refresh your cooler to make sure it’s saying cold when you are camping for more than a few days at a time? Do you pick up ice, or does the Yeti Cooler say cold for long periods of time?

[@kathybullmer8884]

Awesome! I am going to try your pie iron recipe.

[@mikaylacollins]

How do you find your campsites? Are they national/state parks?

[@TheLemerys]

What is the song that’s playing while you put the tent up?

[@mandyinseattle]

Nick chopping wood lightly 😂 😂

[@barbarajeanne8351]

I can smell it thru the t.v.!!!

[@pennycrawford8977]

How did you find the spot for camping?

[@thomasdildine8222]

Will you be offering a free pie iron recipe book?

[@zeesoutdoors65]

Loved this vlog thank u for taking us along ..

[@amanda.outside]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@annaackermann470]

Love this content Amanda!

[@michaelszepvolgyi6695]

Great video as always. Where can I get that refillable olive oil squeeze bottle?

[@amanda.outside]

You can get them on Amazon. The ones I have are food-grade silicone from the brand Humangear!

[@javierarmendariz193]

How big of a cooler do you use? How many days of food does it hold? Trying to decide how big of a cooler to get. Any “rules of thumb” would be appreciated. Thanks for the content!

[@aimeaguilar4720]

How long did it that yo cook the pies? Great cooking tips

[@amanda.outside]

I cook them for about 10 minutes, rotating frequently.

[@straightupcad_7286]

My wife and I are new subscribers and are getting into the out door camping we camp out of are 4Runner and would love to know we’re your camping at Thanks Straightupcad

[@Galactico42]

Not trying to troll: any particular reason not to pack up the car the night before? I like to have everything but cooler food in the car before I go to bed to hit the road as early as possible.

[@amanda.outside]

Unfortunately, there are often car break-ins on the street and parking lot where I live. I've gotten into the habit of never leaving anything of value in the car. If had a garage, I would definitely pack a lot of my gear the night before. One day!

[@Galactico42]

@@amanda.outside soon after I posted that question, I realized the suburban privilege it exuded.

[@kays749]

I wish I was there.

[@serenamccoy3711]

Before I became vegan, I would use bread, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese to make pizza pockets. So easy and simple!

[@EveaGornall]

I need to know who sings that song?!

[@glendawoodward8750]

Nice and simple. Great meal. Not to be rude or judgmental but... it would be nice if you cleaned that expensive yeti also do you set up a trash can or something?

[@FLAlocal]

I live in FL and we do not have BLM land. Was that firepit already there? Is that common for BLM land?

[@jhoonhp8923]

Never realized how much stuff you take. Ever think about a bare bones camping trip?

[@amanda.outside]

It looked like a lot in the car because Nick wanted to take his bow and a huge target, which took up so much room in the back! 😂 When I want to do more of a minimalist camping trip I tend to go backpacking instead of car camping.

[@Nefertarixxx]

How much camera magic goes into not showing any people? :D or is it seriously so empty and isolated? The place looks absolutely stunning and from the shots it's like you have it all to yourselves, while still having amenities like the fire pit and the bench and table... looks perfect so I wonder how many people use it.