How I Stealth Camped At Vanlife Eats Big Picnic (Van Life UK)

This week I drove to Basingstoke for Van Life Eats Big Picnic and to give the ford transit campervan a run at UK van life. 🚐
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[@CharliePauly]

Another epic van meet, who’s coming to the next one? 🚐 Check out the rest of our UK vlogs here: kzbin.info/aero/PLbTGoy-q-M3-cEGof5GiVR_JEj5FZPPBO

[@Ashvegasbabyyy]

MEEEEEE :D haha

[@LorraineG123]

Hey you two,just saw how many followers ye have, i think lots are missing out, people need to share the heck out of yer channel. Its such a sweet channel, ye are so kind to everyone ye meet.

[@grahambarker8129]

i wouldnt mind dropping by to meet you if your ever in the peaks.

[@stefanieclemente8111]

When Charlie said “bitter” I died

[@CharliePauly]

Haha. Well I wasn’t lying!

[@brettnbeckvalleyvan]

Thank you so much only just seen your video. Pleasure to meet you. We're humbled by your kind words. Hopefully see you soon x

[@CharliePauly]

Aww it was a pleasure to meet you too guys. You have an incredible van. We hope to see you at another event x

[@ProjectCamper]

Was a fantastic weekend, even kev’s Yellow DHL sprinter got some attention 👍👍

[@CharliePauly]

It really was a great weekend 💛

[@kezwilkins1206]

Guys I literally stop everything I'm doing when I get your notifications for your vlogs I'm literally sat in a layby watching this as we speak 😁😁😁 keep them coming haha

[@CharliePauly]

Haha legend! This is awesome, sounds like the sort of thing we would do. Appreciate the support Kez! x

[@vitogiaccone9218]

Great full coverage on what's on offer and going down at the Big Picnic, Brilliant

[@CharliePauly]

Aww that's so good to hear, thanks so much x

[@clairereid6974]

You beautiful people deserve a beautiful life, and by the looks of the last few vlogs, you’re livin it! Go C&L! ❤️🐚

[@CharliePauly]

Aw love this kind of support. Thanks so much Claire 🤗

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Perfect weekend.

[@CharliePauly]

Yes it was!

[@JesstheDJ999]

Love watching yous two, brilliant 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TXMEDRGR]

Great fun to watch, thanks for sharing.

[@CharliePauly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KarenHT397]

Love you guys and your positive attitude and love of all things foodie.

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari Om Hey C&L, I got slightly dizzy with that camera work... but golly what fun times!!! I was thrilled to see Florry the Lorry - I've been daydreaming of such a build and that was so inspiring! Happy OVERSEAS travels... YAM xx

[@CharliePauly]

Haha sorry! It was a bit of a run around all over the place kind of weekend. Yes Florry the Lorry was so cool. Hopefully we'll level up to something like that one day! Thanksss! x

[@thebigcj]

Berries are my absolute favs 🍇🍓🫐🤩

[@CharliePauly]

Yesss to this!

[@kznton]

Found your guy's channel couple days ago. Watched sooo many videos already. Loved every one of them. Keep it going!! Ps. Charlie you are baller!!!!

[@CharliePauly]

Aww amazing. Thanks so much for watching them all. Haha yes, he surprised me too!! xx

[@GH02-o_o]

Granny Smiths & oranges for me too... I love them so much I even named my boat Granny Smith

[@CharliePauly]

Haha no way! Sounds like you and Lauren would get on haha!

[@jackiecampbell2873]

Fantastic vlog as usual what an amazing time 😀 ❤

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mattholland4774]

Another great vlog of a fun weekend. Good to meet you both.

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers Matt! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hrdemaio]

Loving the vlogs! I always save them for when I have a sink full of dishes to wash. Makes a boring task more enjoyable. ❤ Your NC500 vlogs were AWESOME!

[@CharliePauly]

Haha love that! Thanks so much Heather!

[@jimsoltner8978]

Wow that looked like a blast! Great video. Thanks folks.

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers Jim, glad you enjoyed it!

[@PreparednessVeteran]

The walk-in shower/bed arrangement is a good idea and one of the best uses of space i've seen - Having a shower in the van definitely is a luxury. Looked like a good one there.

[@CharliePauly]

Totally agree! First time we've seen something like that and it's an ideal use of space if you can squeeze in a smaller bed!

[@garyclarke5852]

Enjoying the blogs Charlie n lauren, didn’t no nothing about you until William mentioned you in one of his blogs. Now watching you all the time trying to catch up on what you have done already. Keep up the good work guys.

[@CharliePauly]

Awesome! Thanks a lot Gary and welcome aboard!

[@BohemianBeatster]

Van Life Meeting....What a groovy get together. Surrounded by great people, great food and for Laruen lots of cute dogs. Loved the vlog as always. You two are a breath of fresh air.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha the best! Glad you enjoyed the vlog as much as we enjoyed the weekend!

[@racheltree129]

I absolutely LOVE fruit so to choose just one is so hard but I'd have to say nectarines, closely followed by oranges, grapes & apricots. 😋🤤 Ps: Loved all the dog features! 🐶

[@CharliePauly]

Haha you’ll be team Lauren then. There’s always a bag of oranges in the fruit bowl! Aw I know. Need a little van dog when we stop travelling!

[@johnthompson3253]

Strawberries in season from England not imported, cannot pass them selling with their umbrella set up😋

[@garyclifton2180]

Lovely stuff guys that's my Sunday night fulfilled again thank you lol

[@CharliePauly]

Haha thanks a lot Gary!

[@wpl-lifemusiceverything3090]

Great vlog and looked like an awesome meet-up?! That Lorry conversion was the beezneez! 👌🏼 Looking forward to your Swiss vlogs. Safe travels 👍🏼❤️🙏

[@CharliePauly]

It was an awesome weekend. I know, how good was that lorry! Cheers, Geneva vlog coming next Sunday!

[@fyrekat66]

Another cracking vlog,nice to see Will Knockin about,again..lol. You all look like mobile hippies, looked awesome. Love it.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha glad you enjoyed it! I know right, I suppose we kind of are haha.

[@timhoward5549]

Hey Charlie and Lauren, Great vliog again im still catchin up , What an action packed life you have , decided to retire today , second time but ....had a job offer lol. , Timmythai .

[@annabelleallen5896]

Great vlogs as always guys...and super lovely to see my doggie Rosco made an appearance at 21:58..I'm sure he will up for more cuddles at Stratford - see you there! 😆

[@CharliePauly]

Aww thank so much!! We loved Roscoe, he was so soft! Hope you had a lovely weekend in Stratford x

[@ginagina9720]

You can’t beat a camping holiday have you ever slept in a tent 🏕 I’ve slept in a tent a caravan and a camper van but not all at once lol glad you enjoyed your camping adventure it’s good fun!

[@CharliePauly]

Haha we’ve done a few tent trips but definitely prefer the campervan life!

[@MarkandNic]

Another great video, enjoy Geneva folks and safe journey 🚐🤙

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks a lot Mark! Vlog going up next Sunday!

[@angelamouland8012]

What an awesome weekend.

[@CharliePauly]

It really was!

[@grahamball7243]

Fabulous vlog guys. So many lovely people in the van life community. A few parked in the wrong place by the sounds of it. Makes a nice change to not hear some mouthy git shouting at people because they hadn't parked in a certain place. All chilled out in the Van life community 😎 So many adorable dogs. Shame you couldn't have borrowed Ragnar for the weekend as he would have been the cutest of them all and surely would have won a prize at the dog show. I know a lot of people use Sloe berries for making Sloe gin but presume they can be used to make fruit pies and jam. What a touching moment when it was revealed that Lauren was free to travel. You could see how much you were looking forward to going to Geneva together. Great ideas from some of the other van builds. Impressive ball skill by the way Charlie. Take care, Graham

[@CharliePauly]

Haha definitely one of the more relaxed communities to be involved with! I knowww, we said the same haha Ragnar would have won all the prizes! Yes, the guide did mention they're only really known for the gin but can still make pies and crumbles with them. Ah what a relief the Geneva news was - vlog coming next Sunday haha! Cheers Graham!

[@cindypoole831]

I am a new subscriber, came over from will's channel. I love the feel of your channel, you have lots of fun and smiles!

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks for subbing! That's lovely to hear!

[@CallumTash]

Nice to meet you. Glad to see you actually managed to find the time to eat 😂

[@CharliePauly]

Haha cheers guys! I know right, food over everything!

[@debbiewynne8108]

Wheelchair and wanderlust van was amazing and Bobby, what a heart melter ❤ Peaches are my favourite fruit...sloes belong in gin, that did give me the giggles. I'll admit I do go a foraging but only for my guinea pigs...known as the crazy guinea pig lady who wanders with hands filled with dandelions and plantain 😂 Yay, off to Geneva, will look forward to seeing!

[@CharliePauly]

Their van is insane isn't it! We just need a little Bobby now haha. Yep, definitely stick to the slow gin rather than the raw berry! Aww the guinea pig forager haha. Thanks Debbie! x

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Awesome vlog as always.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks again!

[@julesswales1535]

I LOVE your videos. Very one is brilliant. I think you should put all the great recipes together. I always want to know how to make them all ❤️

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you so much! Yes, I was just thinking the other day to put together some kind of tiny living cook book!

[@waynewaring]

Entertaining vlog again guys ... Can't wait to see Geneva 😁🍷

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers Wayne. Can't wait to share it...next Sunday!

[@swarnimaspassion1599]

Epic vlog guys! I’m totally in love with all the camper vans out there…I mean I’m definitely gonna buy one and design my own when I grow up!!!! And wander like you guys hehe! My fav fruit definitely mangoes!!! And Charlie your football skills…..I’m speechless! Guess you’re my fav now!!!👍🏻😁 and Geneva moment was so beautiful😌 can’t wait for Geneva vlogs! Loads of love❤️ xx

[@CharliePauly]

Aww definitely, go for it! Yes mangoes are heavenly! Haha lots of practise when I was younger! The weight was lifted when we found out about Geneva and I think it showed haha. Can't wait to share the video with you next Sunday! x

[@joannhernandez9884]

Charlie you are very good with a football! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@CharliePauly]

Haha thanks Jo!

[@roopsingh3840]

🔥 🔥 🔥 Laurenino restorante! you're both talented! Too many to list, but food, travel pro's and top ball freestyle skills... Love ur vibe! Defo new sub, power to you xx

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much! Truly appreciate it!

[@kevmillard6192]

You guys really are legends

[@CharliePauly]

Aw thank you!

[@NorthernAnt]

I second that!

[@ashb7547]

Charlie you got some skills man! Didn't think you was into football. Eassssy Messi.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha still got a few tricks in the locker from when I was younger.

[@suzybeetravels]

Lovely vlog 💖 Van life is better with a doggo 🐶😉

[@CharliePauly]

Haha agreed. We'll get one one day!

[@TheHarrip]

Get in🤙 can't wait to see Geneva vlog

[@CharliePauly]

Haha it's an enjoyable one. Coming next Sunday!

[@MrJayscinema]

I’ll be at one of these soon I promise! Maybe one a bit closer to home atm as I’m still not kitted out. Got the van though so one big step completed

[@CharliePauly]

Love to hear it Jay! Be good to see you at one soon!

[@MrJayscinema]

@@CharliePauly im gonna be so socially awkward though!!!!!! Still will come and see you though

[@inspiringvids2021]

Great vid 👍🏻

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks!

[@jayroberts692]

Love your vlogs guys...really can't understand why some people give this sort of content a thumbs down...👍

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers Jay! I guess you can't please everyone haha, but happy you're enjoying the vlogs.

[@kalvaxus]

Spotted Nic Roams at the pet show!

[@CharliePauly]

Yes, she is so lovely. And her pup Onyx was a star haha!

[@lindamcmahon3577]

We tip u should always open any kind of wild berries, being brought up in the country u never know whats inside them. Enjoy your travels. Enjoyed as usual👍 thanx take care

[@CharliePauly]

Very true! That's a great tip! Thanks Linda x

[@8233126454]

My favorite front is mango i love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@CharliePauly]

Good choice!

[@lynnescaddan8919]

I'm with Charlie, I love pears. Conference are the best.

[@CharliePauly]

Yessss!

[@hi_im_aj9369]

Hi Charlie and Lauren I met Charlie at b&m

[@CharliePauly]

Heyyy! Yes I remember! 👋🏼

[@sandrabutcher1961]

Plums and cherries

[@CharliePauly]

Great shout!

[@dolceitalia5846]

Hi, new subscriber here! Loving the vlogs, I’ve binged quite a few already 🤣. Also the doggo who has a tail like a turkey twizzler, is called Lord Onyx .. his owner has her own channel on here :)

[@CharliePauly]

Ah welcome aboard, thanks so much 🙏🏼 yesss we made friends with Nic after this video and love little Onyx haha.

[@easytiger652]

Stay safe.👍

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers!

[@ena303]

Oo my dayz , that was some unbelievable tekkers shown with that football ⚽️🦵😉👌. Fancy playing for Walsall fc? We need all the help we can get 🙏😂

[@CharliePauly]

Haha thanks mate!

[@ant_hart]

Awesome vlog guys! Really enjoyed watching 👍🏼 I’ll definitely be attending next year, didn’t really know much about it until it was too late this time 🥲 Bit off topic… I’m after a new vlog camera and always think your footage looks great!, checked your links and says it a G7x mk2? Is that right? Focus is always great, never really shaky always assumed it was something high end! Plus the sound is great considering it has no mic input! Cheers guys Ant

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thanks a lot Ant! Yes get yourself to the next one. I've actually just upgraded to the Canon M6. Everything before the Scotland vlogs was filmed on the G7X ii. You've reminded me, I'll update the links on the recent videos now!

[@philipevans1027]

Can imagine meeting with you both. Living off grid with my pup Jay a German Shepherd solo living with pup a must x

[@CharliePauly]

Sounds like a plan! Maybe see you at a future meet!

[@philipevans1027]

@@CharliePauly 4 years I'll be with u van lifers still working, just got my pup Jay . Jay was my last girl pure german line . My new Jay old Jay is working dog line true bread .Jay passed 3 years ago miss her was like losing a child xx

[@philipevans1027]

@@CharliePauly misled u both sorry 5 years my plan . Think I had a few to many ales ... I've enough money to buy a quality motorhome now just need the next 5 years to live comfortable. But love you , that's my life I want ....

[@carolinemartin6196]

Love nettle broth soup

[@CharliePauly]

Yes, we've heard of that but never tried it!

[@allaurence1092]

Van life with the ideal van wife ^^

[@CharliePauly]

100%!

[@grahambarker8129]

brilliant 👍

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks!

[@grahambarker8129]

@@CharliePauly looking forward to the geneva ? video.

[@Milanious]

I like oranges! ^^

[@CharliePauly]

You'll be on team Lauren then!

[@RAFFIREMAN2]

Love it guys?

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks!

[@mandz861]

💜

[@CharliePauly]

💛

[@ashogmhn2302]

Can i see onix and nic roams and sam at the pet show im sure onix the pug won the dog pet show lol may be wrong

[@CharliePauly]

Yes you can and you're absolutely right. Of course he won!!! 😍

[@josephnolette8046]

Great vlog as always but i always joke my favorite fruit is my wife lol kidding but for me melon,or cantaloupe

[@CharliePauly]

Haha great answer! I'm going to steal that one!

[@edsteele1134]

Bitter!!!!! Hahaha 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CharliePauly]

Haha just a bit!

[@edsteele1134]

@@CharliePauly I know they're rankkkk

[@folkandcoveracoustic7892]

Hi guys do you know when the next one is

[@CharliePauly]

We're on route to Stratford Upon Avon for the Overland Show this weekend!

[@folkandcoveracoustic7892]

@@CharliePauly wish I could be there we are gigging but goona keep looking to see we’re there coming up at enjoy so jealous

[@ceciltagg]

Make mine blueberrys slurp slurp

[@CharliePauly]

Haha enjoy!

[@jacksg1809]

Don't ask me a question about favourite fruit ...I like a nice pear/pair 🤭😂😂😂

[@CharliePauly]

Haha good answer!

[@nigelyarwood1581]

Got to be the apple all day long lol

[@CharliePauly]

Haha keep it simple!

[@flapsfalkland5181]

another ace video guys! straight after the Scotland trip too! we hope to make it there next year in Betty! please check out her conversion and journey at "betty our campervan" please like, subscribe and comment! thank you - Paul, Chrissy n Betty xx

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks guys! Appreciate the support!

[@CTCF17]

Wheres the shirt from Lauren?

[@CharliePauly]

It's from George kids.

[@curtisemery807]

Can’t believe your work output. I know how time consuming editing videos can be and you guys seem to pump them out at a furious rate, in between eating all sorts of weird and wonderful stuff. Well done. How come you aren't fat?

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers Curtis, appreciate that haha! Although we seem to be always eating, we're pretty active and like to eat pretty healthy foods.

[@TheHarrip]

Who was the carpenter guy? Is he on KZbin ??

[@CharliePauly]

Yes, they're a Welsh couple - brettnbeck_valleyvan!

[@kevmillard6192]

Pineapple is the way forward

[@CharliePauly]

Haha I (Charlie) spent 3 months in Australia picking pineapples and I think it scared me for life!

[@anthonyg4671]

i do wonder how much of that foraged fruit had been pi*sed on lol

[@CharliePauly]

We thought the same 🤣 you only live once 🤪

[@tonisullivan8512]

Your pretty faces tho ☺️ xx

[@CharliePauly]

Aw thank you! x

[@RoamingRadfords]

I’m a nectarine girl! Cannot beat a juicy nectarine!! L 😘

[@CharliePauly]

Team Lauren! 🍊🙌🏼

[@calvinliu6304]

1st

[@CharliePauly]

Always 1st Calvin!

[@NorthernAnt]

Charlie did you play professionally at football? Just watching your skills on another channel 🥳💪👍

[@CharliePauly]

Haha no but thanks! Just spent a lot of time at the astro turf as a kid.

[@NorthernAnt]

@@CharliePauly wow!!! Shame you are not at the Stratford upon avon meet I would of requested a demo

[@gary8862]

Peach 🍑

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks!

[@TheHarrip]

Why did that guy give you the finger? Haha how rude.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha wait where?

[@tarquingunnell4789]

Banana

[@CharliePauly]

Team Charlie!

[@grahamball7243]

What happened to the three pussy cats you were going to film Charlie 😾 Did you get scared because I know you've had bad experiences of my Favourite Furry Friends in the past 😹 Of all the dogs on display I think Ozzie the Collie melted my heart the most. He looked a lot like our old Shep that my family used to have. He got to the good old age of 18 before he passed away. My favourite fruits are Mandarins, Tangerines, Satsumas and Clementines that type of thing.Then have to be super cold for me so thats why I keep all my fruit apart from bananas in the fridge. The coldness brings out so much more flavour, My favourite apple is Jazz, so juicy and flavoursome. You two were so wrapped up in the stalls you always seemed to be 10 minutes late for the food demonstrations and cake completion etc. I'm sure you did give some of your own food to others but to be honest a large part of the vlog showed many of the other vanlifers throwing vast quantities of their food at you like you were a pair of Sea Lions. I think they are constantly baffled by where you two lovely and slim pair put it all. Must be all that running when you're late for things 😁. Sorry I've waffled again. Graham

[@CharliePauly]

Haha I completely forgot to get Tash and Jon's motorhome in with the cats. They'll be there this weekend so hopefully catch them then! Aw I really do like the Collie's. Haha anything orange flavoured then! You'll get on with Lauren. We're always late for something haha team never on time! I think you're right there, always eating...never gaining weight. That's the idea haha!