CAMP SPOTTED WOOD by Villa Escudero, Laguna Camping site | SOLO CAR CAMPING in the Suzuki Jimny 4x4

Thank you for watching the videos and taking the time to read the description!
Might I add lang since I forgot to mention at the later part of the video who's at fault sa nangyari. Before that, ang nagbook nito was my friend. Long time friend from car club days over 12 years ago na siguro kami huling nagkita, we realized it only after nagmessage sya sa akin asking questions about car camping which I willingly obliged as some of you may know. Anyway, we wanted to meet up and car camp this time. He planned this trip to Gulugod Baboy, and supposedly the day before yung date namin but we were advised then by our contact na hindi kaya kasi maulan daw at basa yung daan mahihirapan yung sasakyan. So we postponed for one day. The next day as I was told tuloy na daw, ok na ang panahon. Supposedly Friday kami, natuloy on a Saturday so mag inagahan namin to make sure we get the best spot. Anyway, I feel we should have been told by our contact before hand about the situation before we proceeded. I'm sure he know kung mapapadaanan ba yung kalsada or hindi, but as I was told nag-ok lang sya na pumunta kami only to find out hindi pala papadaanan nung isang property owner yung lot nya which is the only access to our contact's car camping site.
Also, might I add that what I said about the property owner na humarang sa amin was merely my impression based on our conversation. Regardless, as I have stated in the video we did not insist because at the end of the day it was his property and he's a local in the area. When going camping WE SHOULD ALWAYS RESPECT THE WILL of the locals to avoid any untoward incidents.
Below is the time-line of the video. I already explain what happened at the later part of the video so I don't have to ramble here. 😅 Anyway, if you have other questions or concern for that matter regarding these campsites in the video please feel free to leave them in the comments below and I'll try to answer them as best I could.
00:00 - Drive to Mt. Gulugod Baboy Campsite
00:32 - Hindi kami pinapasok, end of the road.
01:43 - Drive to Camp Spotted Wood by Villas Escudero
02:16 - Solo Car Camping at Camp Spotted Wood by Villas Escudero
11:07 - Drone shots of Camp Spotted Wood by Villas Escudero
12:48 - Story time! What happened at Mt. Gulugod Baboy Campsite.
Some of my gears are linked below, these are affiliate links -- not all. But if you see something you might like in the video, one way of supporting me is buying through these links. So, THANK YOU in advance. ❤️
My tent: Quechua Arpenaz Family 4 Tent
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My Tent: Quechua 2second 3 Person Tent
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Self-inflating mattress from Decathlon
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Family mattress from Decathlon
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Main table from Decathlon with 4 stools
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Camping Lights:
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Rechargeable LED Lamp:
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THOR Storage Box
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Coleman cooler
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Water container from Mobi Garden
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Camping Tools
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Table set-up from Kongs Outdoors
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Portable firepit/grill
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Other gears from Kongs Outdoors
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Brown Naturehike Chair:
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Again, maraming salamat sa suporta! 🙏🏼

[@julianchung9215]

Nice! I miss pinas so much...😢

[@tangirenedapitan]

Great content Sir. High quality.

[@mike_penaranda]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏼

[@moriquette]

Been waiting for your car camping video for long! hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. Keep the good work brother.

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello! 👋🏼 Thank you for the support, 🙏🏼 sorry for the wait.. Hope to see you in my next video.. ❤️

[@FranzGaw]

Grabe Mike your videos are excellent! This is the level of video production that I aspire to have. Subscribed!

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Franz, 👋🏼 it was nice to meet you and Uncle Peter yesterday!.. Thanks for the kind words, and for the sub.. 🙏🏼❤️ Hope to camp with Project Jeepny soon.. 👍🏼

[@garthac]

Every time I see you pitching your tent I am really impressed that you make it look so easy! Personally my tent pitching skills needs more improvement! Great video as usual! Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Noel! 👋🏼 Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. During this camp I made a video also about two ways I put up my tarp, please watch out for that one and I hope it will help you in some way. 😅

[@bughawmalalim09]

nakakatuwa naman uso pa rin ang katol...👍

[@mike_penaranda]

Haha di ki alam kung effective but just the thought na meron gives you peace of mind haha

[@jersonledesma6809]

Roadtrip nangyari bro hehe, pero endi nasayang yung byahe mo, at least. Yung beer ang sayang at endi natin nainom sa camp. Great video uli, till next! Ingat dyan. #pocketoffroader

[@mike_penaranda]

Salamat bro! Oo kinulang 2 bots ko nito, haha! Masaya naman drive natin nun, pero siyempre masmasaya kung nakapagcamp! Salamat sa suporta bro, see you next video. 🙏🏼❤️

[@lukas_carlos]

You inspired me to start car camping. Thanks bro. More power to you!

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Luke! 👋🏼 Thank you for such kind words, 🙏🏼 glad to hear my videos inspired you to try car camping.. Stay safe out there and maybe I’ll see you around the campsites. ❤️⛺️

[@bingsescapade]

Ang ganda naman ng view dyan may fog pa. ❤❤❤keep Vlogging. Nakaka inspired

[@mike_penaranda]

Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@teamthinks6546]

Another amazing video Sir Mike. Not losing hope to camp. I like also your new segment which is "Story time". Camp safe always sir.

[@mike_penaranda]

Thank you for always watching the videos Sir, you’re an OG maraming salamat sa suporta.. 🙏🏼❤️ Hope to see you around..

[@teamthinks6546]

@@mike_penaranda Yes sir. :) Maraming salamat din sa mga video mo na palaging nakakarelax kahit paulit ulit panuorin hehehe.

[@neriquetaruc9737]

keep this type of content bro, camping, overlanding and off the grid! most of the youtubers going into it.

[@mike_penaranda]

Thank you for the encouragement.. 🙏🏼

[@angelicaong6394]

Yayy at last Sir! Hahaha will wait again for the next vlog. #pocketoffroader keep safe sir!

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Angelica 👋🏼 Maraming salamat sa suporta.. ❤️⛺️

[@angelicaong6394]

@@mike_penaranda Just wondering Sir if you know “Atik Ailesi” from Turkey? You can visit their channel they are also campers.

[@karemaque0528]

Idol ingat lagi sa byahe at camping👌

[@mike_penaranda]

Maraming salamat sa suporta, Karem. Yes sir, laging maingat.. 👍🏼 Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@dayangchillay]

Love this

[@mike_penaranda]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼❤️

[@ilynepermalino9535]

Hi sir. I am a regular camper at Camp-Spotted Wood. I feel one with nature. Mga huni ng ibon, tuko, etc maririnig mo.

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello 👋🏼 yes, great campground to really be one with nature. Buti you get to frequent the place, if malapit lang sakin mapapadalas din ako eh. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼 ❤️🏕️

[@choi206]

Yown na miss ko. Vid mo kuya mike .TCA

[@mike_penaranda]

Maraming salamat sa suporta, Choi.. 🙏🏼 More soon, sana di kasing tagal next upload 😅

[@psalmboy_outdoor]

I'm looking forward to camp with your family one of these days. We're scheduled for October 23-24 in Epic Parc for our first foray on car camping.

[@mike_penaranda]

I hope to catch you and your family around the campsites as well, sir.. Enjoy Epic Parc.. Thank you for the support. 🙏🏼

[@marvinretuta130]

Panalo! Nakakamiss vlog mo idol! Buti natuloy ka jan Kung di wala kami mapapanuod ng misis ko hehhee

[@mike_penaranda]

👍🏼 maraming salamat, Marvin.. Medyo busy lang.. I have a few more videos coming soon, pls watch put for those din.. Salamat sa suporta.. 🙏🏼

[@chieflumpia]

Another F1 fan! Keep safe, man. #pocketoffroader #latelol

[@mike_penaranda]

Yessir! 😁👍🏼 Next video nalang.. 😅 See you!

[@janisdead]

Great video again, Mike. Would love to see how you organize your gears and how you pack them in the car. #pocketoffroader

[@mike_penaranda]

Out camping now, gawan ko video ito.. 👍🏼 Thanks for the support, Jan.. 🙏🏼

[@angenhenyeronglakwatsero1990]

nice camping spot bro. thanks for sharing. cheers!

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Sir! 👋🏼 Nice to see you here, salamat sa panonood.. 🙏🏼 Hope to catch you around the campsites one of these days.. 👍🏼

[@justcampingchannel]

Great video, happy camping

[@mike_penaranda]

Thank you guys! 🙏🏼 See you around!.. ❤️⛺️

[@chitocheriss]

Thank you for this, plan ko pa naman magcamp sa GB with my mag-ina. I always keep watch for a new video from you. Keep it coming. #pocketoffroader

[@mike_penaranda]

I don’t see GB as a family friendly campsite. Of course you can get lucky sa weather pero if the opposite naman mahirap kasi you’re very much exposed to the elements.. Try Driftwoods Action Park or Camp Spotted-wood in Laguna.. 👍🏼

[@chitocheriss]

@@mike_penaranda thank you sa suggestion sir, gusto ko kasi ma-experience ng anak ko what its like camping in the mountain, ive been in GB several times before, it may not be ideal for family camping pero tama po kayo, if given a good weather, napakaganda kasi ng view sa GB. we camped once in mt talamitam before and the kid enjoyed it and wanted more.: )

[@rainreyes-]

Quality video sir! May i know what camera did you use and also your video editing software? Camp safe sir!

[@JaimeJrTv]

Yan tlaga yong struggle ng mga content creator or vlogger na hndi nakikita ng mga viewers kc nakikita nlang nila buo na yong video na edit na hndi nila nakikita kong paano na buo ang video..salamat sir sa paliwanag nyo po..sayang yong gululod baboy yon pa nmn gusto ko malaman kong pde yong car camping kc mostly nakikita ko eh yong hiking lang..cguro c manong gusto lang ng padulas about don sa dadaanan sa lupain nya..na mis ko tong mga ganitong video nyo sir..thank you and keep safe always po..God Bless po

[@mike_penaranda]

Maraming salamat Jaime 👋🏼 Misscom lang talaga dapat nabalaan kami na may ganun pisbleng mangyari baka di na kami tumuloy. Anyway, we learn from experience.. 👍🏼 Salamat sa suporta Sir.. 🙏🏼

[@JaimeJrTv]

@@mike_penaranda Maraming salamat po sir Mike..

[@itsmejeypee]

again nice video sir mike. hope to see more camping. keep safe always sir mike and God bless... #pocketoffroader

[@mike_penaranda]

Thank you for watching until the end.. 😁🙏🏼 Yes more to come soon.. Salamat sa suporta.. ❤️⛺️

[@EeveeTell]

Nice content! Ask ko lang san nabili ung portable fan and kung ilang hours yung battery life nya when fully charged?

[@darlcandia6598]

Sarap ng ambiance. Always excited to see your new vids. Mike, where to buy yang side table na pangluto?

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Darl! 👋🏼 Thanks for always watching the videos.. 🙏🏼 I got the set here, sold separately. It’s convenient fits in the bag that came with it, you can fit a total of 3 tables. A bit heavy but it’s neat 😁 shope.ee/5KZB54kTL8

[@darlcandia6598]

@@mike_penaranda oh here it is. Thanks Mike. Within reach lang mga stuff no need to stand up.

[@chrisluzadas2060]

Great content po sir. Sometimes I don't blame the property owners restricting the use of the right of way section during wet season. The camp guide should have communicated in the first place. Nakaka awa mga tao sa barangay kung ginagawang off roading lalo tag ulan kahit sabihin na tax payer sila. Pede siguro kung private grounds. More power sa channel mo sir.

[@mike_penaranda]

Yes I failed to mention that point, dapat nasabihan kami before hand na hindi lang dahil sa basang lupa baka hindi kami makapunta ng campsite kundi may property owner mismo na hindi nagpapadaan kung basa ang lupa. Anyway thank you for the support, Chris.. 🙏🏼

[@TheWat254]

Never mis a raceday, Mike. 🤙

[@mike_penaranda]

Yessur! Dala laptop nood sa camp kung maari 🤣 thanks for watching, Allain.. 🙏🏼

[@Kuya_Din]

Another great content! Kumusta ang security sa Camp Spotted-Wood? Thanks!

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Din, 👋🏼 I would say safe na safe ka sa lugar. Upon entry from regustration area ni Villa Escudero dadaan ka ng tatlo security outpost lahat sila aware na papasok ka and that you’re kn your way to camp. They will assist. The campsite itself also may guard on duty. 👍🏼 Salamat sa suporta sir. 🙏🏼

[@cotisan2074]

Ang weird ng experience sa GB pero good thing that you guys didn't insist. Obviously, it has direct impact to their tourism so let's just hope that the LGU can do something about it. #pocketoffroader

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Coti.. 👋🏼 Siguro may mali din kami di namin nilinaw. But anyway dapat pinaalam sa amin beforehand nung contact na ganun pala.. Anyway, thank you for watching sir.. 🙏🏼

[@joefelbuenaflor61]

Mike you may want to try next, bangkong kahoy since your just near the area, hoping we could camp out

[@mike_penaranda]

I’ll check it out.. 👍🏼 Thanks for watching Joefel - yes sure hope to see you around.. ❤️⛺️

[@lancecamunias4430]

new video to watch. nice one sir. question though on your awning size. planning soon to put one on my toyota bb not sure if they have the same length of the roof. (front to back).

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Lance, 👋🏼 thank you for the support! 🙏🏼 I have a 2mx2m awning, medyo lagpas konte sa width ng bubong pero ok lang naman.. Hope this helps.. 👍🏼

[@lancecamunias4430]

thanks for the info sir mike. where did you bought the awning by the way? and how much it cost? thanks again.

[@ferngullymd]

Hi Ramb-o! 😆

[@mike_penaranda]

Rambler.. Thanks for dropping by the comments.. 🤪

[@marcosmenezes1334]

Abraços do Brasil!

[@mike_penaranda]

Wow! 😮 Thank you for watching and dropping by the comments! 🙏🏼

[@AlexxOnTheRoad]

Pogi ni Jimny

[@mike_penaranda]

Thank you, Alexander 🙏🏼❤️

[@Marcus1818]

Mejo naging busy sir Mike ahh natagalan ng upload.. Yan din gamit ko tent 2 secs 3 problema lang Yung reflector niya habulin Ng langgam kaya puro tuklap na yun saken.. hehe

[@mike_penaranda]

Ilang taon na sayo, Marcus? Mga 1yr kalahati na sa akin did not have that issue.. Anyway thanks for that.. Iniiwasan ko rin actually maglatag sa area na may ant trails, you might consider that as well.. Thanks for the support, Sir.. 🙏🏼

[@linokoh9390]

its nice to watch and experience people getting off grid life for a while.away from urban life.. pero mukhang naging pointless nung nanuod sya ng youtube, kasi most of the campers use cellphones for map directions ,photos and videos for their outdoor experience.

[@mike_penaranda]

Good morning, Sir. 👋🏼 I just wanted to show na yun yung isa sa mga hilig ko. I went camping and missed qualifying that night, I’ve been following F1 since 2009 - hiking and camping back in 2011 and just recently car camping. Point is, ito yung mga hilig ko - plus making these videos I enjoy editing them. Being off-grid doesn’t mean you can’t have your simple pleasures, it’s part of a person’s relaxation. Doesn’t render the whole experience as pointless, that’s subjective - nasa tao na yun. 🙂 Some even go camp and bring a projector to watch a movie, kasi yun yung relaxation nila watching movies. While some totally disconnect kasi yun yung gusto nila - does not even take videos or photos just pure immersion sa nature and that’s totally fine yun gusto nila. Anyway, I hope I got my point across. Do what makes you happy, what other people think should not matter. Have a good weekend, Sir Lino. Thank you for taking the time to watch, and expressing your opinion. 🙂🙏🏼

[@ofeliamanalo9079]

Hm ... thanks for the info

[@mike_penaranda]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@KimGAnnMusic]

san niyo po nabili tarp? btw sayang hindi niyo na exp sa gulugod. solid din sana don

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Kim, 👋🏼 HighAltitude brand nya but O would not recommend it. Hindi nya masyado nadedeflect yung init ng araw.. I got this just recently, a bit expensive pero very happy with the quality and great shelter under the sun kahit tanghali. 👍🏼 shope.ee/fpHTL6Ahk Naakyat ko yung GB back in 2012, steep ascend it’s dubbed as the mini Akiki by mountaineers before. Ngayon may parking na sa taas short hike nalang to camp. Used to take us 2hrs 😅 Ganda nga sa summit! 👍🏼 Anyway hope the tarp info is helpful. ❤️⛺️

[@rednow1209ify]

anu po gamit nyu na phone holder?

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello 👋🏼 check this one. jimnystyle.com/products/phone-holder-for-suzuki-jimny-2018 Try Apio Philippines it should be available locally. 👍🏼 hope this helps.

[@jerickmercado9810]

Sir Mike anu pong gamit niung tarp for arpenaz gamily 4?

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Jerick, 👋🏼 Got this tarp from Decathlon, discontinued na yung color they have this in white nalang ngayon if not mistaken.. Benn awhile since my last visit sa store 😅 you can check it out online decathlon.ph 👍🏼 thanks for watching and supporting the channel. 🙏🏼❤️

[@jerickmercado9810]

@@mike_penaranda Thank you Sir! appreciate it!

[@sarahnghaeee]

hi sir! may data signal po ba sa camp spotted woods? parang nakita ko sa vid akanood ka ng race? hehe :)

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Sarah 👋🏼 yes may signal and data naman though hindi ganun ka lakas nasa LTE lang yata ako. Siguro depende rin sa pwesto mo napibotan kasi ako nga malalaking puno sa likuran baka nakaapekto. Check them out kids or adults can have access sa water park ng Villa Eacudero for a fee of course. 🙂

[@SGeeTeeVee]

@@mike_penaranda Yes! We've been eyeing both campsites actually, gulugod baboy and camp spotted woods kaya when I saw your vid 😍Sayang sa GB, maybe next time when the weather is nice

[@benjaminjetajobejr6967]

Bossing pasend nmn po n link kng san po n nabili un waway/ranger hat nu po❤

[@mike_penaranda]

Hello Sir, 👋🏼 check this link, shope.ee/2fazbxamTC Matagal na ‘tong akin, hiking days pa about 10 years ago, 😁👍🏼 matibay! Thanks for watching, Benjamin sir, hope this helps.

[@benjaminjetajobejr6967]

@@mike_penaranda salamat sir, anu po size nyn Medium or Large? BigHelp po, always watching your vlogs po

[@mike_penaranda]

@@benjaminjetajobejr6967 Large ako parati 'pag mga head gear, malaki ulo problems! 🤣 maraming salamat sa suporta Sir. 🙏🏼

[@benjaminjetajobejr6967]

Salamat sir, sked n kme this weekEnd, ano mas ok n daan mg san fernando exit kme oh mg mabalacat oh same lng naman sir?