Are You Lonely? Are You Scared?! 😳 Van Life 🌎🚐

[@seanpolus4873]

I love being alone. No one tells you what to do. As far as security there are ways to be secure.

[@bobham919]

alone is good but you got to have your mind right! like Cool Hand Luke. you got to git your mind right Boss! alone is good but after like 5 days of no one you start feeling different. then you got to manage that feeling. i like to camp within like 100~300 yards away from the buddy i am camping with. it gives a feeling of security and if needed you can be at his camp or him at yours in very short order. you know just in case. i had to go to the ER a couple of weeks back. i have 3 dogs and if i am admitted then i need someone to watch my dogs for a spell. then most people don't' go to town on the same day so when i go i ask camping buddies you need anything while i am in town? they do the same for me. i have pulled people out of the mud several times. so being near someone is a good thing.

[@wrestlestat3586]

That Detroit lake area in previous videos looked incredible. Matty I at times wonder what you do for food on a daily basis? You don't seem to video yourself cooking from the video's Ive seen. Would like to see an average day of Matty eating if possible. Thank you.

[@RonSeesAmerica]

Some of us guys, you included, decided to leave a camp where a guy was acting crazy a couple months ago. We weren't scared, just made a wise decision to depart the scene and avoid a scary situation later on. No doubt loneliness creeps in when you are alone for too long but that is why we have meetups! Always nice to get a shower when you're living the #vanlife!

[@fairydust-weepthewildwinds]

Stay safe, yes, Meet Ups, make up for the Alone time. I understand being Alone, vs Lonely.

[@chocolatemaninavan1]

Ron Made Us Leave! 😂

[@landy531]

Isn't that the point of Van life get away from the crowd and come back when you're ready 😅👍

[@RodneyCrawford75056]

I have a lot of healthy respect for big cats and bears, but never have I feared them. People, on the other hand, can be very scary.

[@chocolatemaninavan1]

I love the wave of companionship to soloing in this life. One of my favorite things!

[@iamg000]

🦉

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Living in van ,5yrs, really never cross my mind about being lonely or scared if I do become lonely, there's always KZbin channel s to watch

[@sunshine3914]

12 years ago I met someone I thought I could put up with. He had found a way to travel across the country year round, chasing 70° (which is a lil cooler than I ever care to be) while making a decent living. 50 miles out it’s 64°F, his dogs starts to pant, he cuts the ac on, & I caught a ride back home. We still talk for an hour or so every week, & share pizza once a year.

[@henryanderson7606]

I have to agree with you Matt, I look foreward to the peace and serenity of living alone and the love of nature! ..if you get lonely you can always go to a park or? And talk to people!

[@packyderm3316]

Hey Matty, I've been watching you for a while and I think this is my favorite campsite that you've been to. So glad you get to spend some extra time there. Enjoy! 😉

[@LS-vo7hc]

Hell is definitely other people.

[@weswalker1208]

You've got a pretty devoted group . You had 602 views 250 likes. That is a very high percentage. Okay folks let's drive the likes up even higher

[@illinoisredhd1106]

Well said Matty. Stay safe and enjoy the peace and quiet.

[@MayhemRv]

Humans are unpredictable. I read body language somewhat when around people I dont know.

[@BigDrinkTEA]

Really glad I built a steam shower in the van. I thought I had a lot to do before I shower. Great topic, I love being solo.

[@brendanreilly601]

Right on 😅remember when you had enough of people ya always got yourself covered in excuses for how much you want to be with others 😮

[@shawnsimmons-collier6978]

If I traveled I’d have to have people. Around.

[@Sidswoodworkingprojects]

Beautiful spot Matty. Looks like better access to the water. Take care.

[@TGIFunday]

32 last Night? 🥶 Burrrrr!! Looking forward to seeing if you walked up the road .. any better spots?

[@gailshaversjr1773]

Yes I’ll take solo over a crowd any day. I love being by myself. People are way more scary than animals these days. Enjoy that beautiful weather you’re camping in. It’s in the 90’s with 75 percent humidity in south Mississippi 🥵. Stay safe😊✌🏻

[@maryannereed5525]

I love being alone.. I'm my own best company...but I also like being around others....:) :) :)

[@TheJudgyBeagle]

Looks like you're having great weather. I like a lot of solitude. People always ask me if I'm scared, especially as a solo woman. I tell them that I always trust my gut and if something doesn't feel right, I leave. That's the perk of camping in a van!

[@nancyllowe4]

Absolutely beautiful campsite! Pin this one for us for when you review. I had something large, on one of my first times out, rub up against my tent, smack it, and then toss rocks from my firepit. Since I was in a tent I was a little bit worried. Large scat appeared at the edge of my campsite every night. I have no idea what it was. Scat was pretty big but bears were not suppose to be in this area. Hmmm... Luv ya, love your channel❣️ 🌳🌲🗻🚐🚿🪣

[@PNWXMATT]

Reminds me of my home area of Central Oregon……

[@j.rdirtyfivethirty1673]

Your wisdom is shining thru Matty. All good points. Keep up the great work 👍

[@lauriejlarson]

Liking your own company band bring able to make your own decisions seems to be key ❤

[@olivi3339]

I don't think there's any bears that low on the eastside.... A day trip to huge lava flow, is up on the old highway. Mckenzie Pass. I suggest Cascade Lakes Highway when you decide to start south again. Lake Billy Chinook(down stream) is ALL pay areas. Oh ya... The Big Rodeo is in that town, this coming weekend... It will be packed over there........!

[@olivi3339]

Whoops.... That's rodeo is not til next week...

[@jessys9868]

i am the same way, camp in a comfy minivan usually by myself. But fun to be in a group gathering.....once in awhile. Safe travels.

[@sherryhicks4156]

Solo female. No fear here either. Animals don't bother me. The two legged are the only ones I have some fear here. Lonely, at times, but not often.

[@freeshrugs63]

I get kind of lonely every time I go out for a 2-3 month period, but a few months after returning (to my house where I live alone!) I'm totally ready to do it again. Am considering full-time which will probably require more people time for me.

[@Saunders7]

Keep trucking

[@carolmaplesden916]

I would love to have a travel partner but my problem might be that I don't really want to visit every day just like on the weekend or something Where we are kind of together but not LoL 😂 if that makes sense It's hard making friends on the road

[@tikoy1955]

Good video. That’s the perfect campsite. I still you need to do a cold plunge and feel the benefits. I think you are scared that you might like it. lol I know I was but love it now.

[@wextremeart4399]

There is nothing to be afraid of lorty if there not available go somewhere where there is people a lot times loneliness comes no contact with people no one in this world was meant to be alone ❤❤your video very calming

[@billjones4986]

Ya all come to California since we are all one paycheck away from being homeless.,no intrest in camping anymore!

[@samhill3496]

Put the 7:47 wagons in a circle every nite. You need positive human contact on the road. Short duration. I like to come and go on my own accord. Thirty some years on the road will fo that

[@RuthAnn-f4j]

Good advice

[@johnobstfeld5026]

Travelling with a large group is like herding cats, seems fun at first but gets old real quick! I have learned to travel with one or two likeminded people is good for short periods of time. The in between times it’s nice to be alone. Being an American in your own country I would obtain some sort persuader and keep it out of sight but handy. If you come to Canada make sure you leave it with a friend until you return. Best of luck to you!

[@davidemm829]

Lot of vanlifers in Or in summer. I'm in Fresno it's 85° at 10 pm

[@LiveLifeNow]

Another awesome spot!

[@MISCIFMAKER]

Free fishing n camping june 1st n 2nd

[@carrierichards1343]

Yes yes yes! Flagstaff st Mary’s. I just fled another freaky old man that tried to violate me. I have worst luck in Az.

[@poodleprofessor]

As far as fear, I think it's different for females, but maybe it's just me. I definitely push myself to camp on BLM spots or WMA. Finding a camping buddy or buddies is good advice.

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hi Matty

[@lancewilliams2179]

Ive got 20 wooded arces in the high Arizona desert.looking for a partner in it or even possibly provide camping for self relient ,indepent type persons. I own it outright . Im getting on in years and recently had a serious injury and having some challenges for a while anyway. Interested let me know. Its about 400 miles from Quartzsite where I sometimes winter .most likely be looking too sell out at some point to the right person. Anyway ,just saying... Have a good one

[@kaymerritt3694]

Sounds like a cool place!

[@odettec1]

I wouldn't be able to live in a van.....just too easy for someone to hurt you. And l watch real life crime shows full on so that doesn't help with my fear.

[@wextremeart4399]

Yes people do I had to leave because of people where is this probably a long way from me I'm in the South

[@crackerjack6075]

I gave you thumbs-up, but you missing the point..., "Scared"? they're asking about the Zombies. What provisions and contingencies have you devised against the Zombies? 3:55 'a Deer...," sure.....

[@Go4Corvette]

I have weapons so nothing to worry about. Lonely, get a dog. Nice camp, have fun.

[@bertkelly7650]

Didn't you have writing on the side of the wagon?

[@MattyVanHalen]

Yes I had a company company sign on it. It really helped me when I had to stealth Park in the city. But I don't do that anymore so I removed it

[@iamg000]

any advice for antisocial, horrible first impression..

[@MattyVanHalen]

🤣

[@iamg000]

🦉🦉😁

[@maryannereed5525]

big foot....:) :)

[@ElephantsRock19]

The cure to loneliness, fear, and being cold (besides ✝️🙏, in my personal opinion) is adopting a dog from a shelter! Hint, hint...😁🐕❤️. Safe and happy trails! 🐻👣🤔🫣🤣

[@incisive2641]

you camped with the rapper Yelawolf? lol

[@MISCIFMAKER]

Take 97 to 138 hit up UMPQUA HOT SPRING in route to meet up