Van Life Essentials 10 Commandments of Camping

[@elisafrye2115]

Bob as a long time camper, I cannot thank you enough for these common sense. “Commandments.” And for the high moral standards they represent when it comes to obeying laws, but just as important is the attitude of love and respect we owe to our Mother The Earth which you also remind us not to forget. You have created an important and badly-needed community and I wish you joy in every day and mile.

[@TravelDuster]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 totally agree, couldnt be said better. Thank you

[@QCDoggies]

Binging Bob's videos. I thought I was the only person who says "micro-trash." I hope people take this advice to heart. Common sense to me!!!

[@bergbryce]

My dad's rule was always to leave the campsite better than you found it. Simple. Great video and awesome to see you in Nomadland.

[@asaprocky8195]

Thank you for your service. I used to be a California Park Aide on Angel Island, back in the '70's, and the things I saw and had to deal with were totally inconsiderate of others. People can be real trashy and selfish when it comes to preserving a clean area for others to enjoy. They simply don't care about anything other than themselves.

[@skiphamblin6938]

Great Job Bob, thanks so much and may I say, Amen and Amen to all you said.!!!!! Skip from Michigan.

[@maggiefriedrichs777]

My parents always told us to stay on the trails to protect any flora that was growing, but I never thought about changing the water runoff path. Thanks for teaching me something yet again.

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

You would make a good Moses Bob😂

[@rambling_rob7035]

The worst thing the RV manufactures have done is put speakers on the outside.

[@WaywardWaggs]

They would be fine if everyone was respectful. Unfortunately, some are not. This is why we can't have nice things. lol.

[@takayama1638]

Amen Knomad! I’ve always thought that was one of the stupidest things a person could want! I will NOT buy an RV with speaker on outside. No.

[@larrynew1]

The wilderness does not need more noise, else it becomes another city.

[@kathyfann]

Vagabond_Rob I have those but don't use those because of others

[@kenhurley4441]

@@larrynew1 If people would just listen,,,,, they'd hear the beautiful music the wilderness makes!

[@toddramsay977]

I totally agree with the whole video. Great job! I always pick up the camp. The military taught me that. So we are undetected. I have actually told people to pick up the trash and they get mad like I am injustice. It is crazy. People just dont realize the destruction they can do.

[@RogerinKC]

*Best Thumbnail Of The Year Award goes to CheapRVliving!!!!* 🏆 🥇👏

[@VannaMae]

Yes!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NoProGoPronto]

Absolutely! So Let It Be Wriiten, So Let It Be Done. THUMBS UP for Bob people 👏🏽😃

[@RogerinKC]

@PTT 73 Thanks PTT! My channel loves you right back!!! 😀👋

[@BeAmbitiousNotContent]

You are definitely the chosen one. You have inspired me. I bought a van, haven't done a build as of yet. For now, I'm going to be a weekend warrior.

[@debicaron6046]

Great!!🤣🤣

[@vantripper]

Very helpful - thanks for reminding people to be quiet and keep our public lands beautiful.

[@SindyJ37]

Such good advice

[@chieromancer]

The people that need this will never see it.

[@jonathangomez-vv2dh]

Just never know. They could watch this by accident and say "hey I didn't know that" and start following the rules

[@nosavage25]

I think he just needed to vent more than anything tbh

[@TrumpDesantis-zm3kg]

so true..most of them wouldn't care anyways

[@plz1277]

I was just one of those. Just learned a few new things! I was a bit shocked when he said though that in the desert you can do what you want. I think even compared it to a parking lot. That is NOT the case. You should treat the desert like ANY OTHER AREA. The desert has a lot of eco systems that can be damaged by turning it into a desert. People already just dump there trash out there, doesn’t make sense to make it worse. Great video otherwise.

[@plz1277]

*turning into a parking lot.

[@michaelhazen8658]

I know this is old but I definitely learned. Ive been camping for years. I even carry a bin labeled "other peoples garbage" - but I didnt realize the rule about depth of cat holes nor the organic material - especially in the desert. Both totally make sense once its pointed out. Somehow I have never encountered these bits of information. Thank you

[@davidcisco4036]

"The first rule is: OBEY ALL RULES." - Barney Fife

[@matthewronsson]

Barney Bob

[@fancysfolly554]

That’s right! 😄 what a great show!

[@robertharrison8286]

And don't write on the walls

[@fancysfolly554]

Robert Harrison “because it takes a long time to get writing off the walls”. 😄😄. I miss Barney. I think I’m going to watch some reruns...best antidepressant there is!!!

[@Cinderdiane]

Barney! My hero!

[@joybickerstaff194]

Thank u for putting this video out there Bob! The only music I want to hear is the music that nature sings. The last x I camped at a camp site, the fire ring was full of trash... just as u said. I get enough noise, see enough trash in towns and cities, therefore when I go into nature,I want to be free of all that and breathe. The land needs to be pristine for all eyes to see, it’s up to each and every one of us to keep her beautiful. Honestly, how hard can it be, no one has a problem with taking it in, why is there a problem on taking it out when it’s a lot less. Thank u

[@jimofalltrades9281]

Bob, that is the best. We all started out ignorant. I often find myself getting indignant at the behavior of others, and then I realize what I was like before I learned the ropes. Change happens one person at a time. Thank you

[@TheHitechHobo]

Thanks for this video! More and more people are choosing this lifestyle thinking it's a free for all. I'm glad you're spreading the word. Can't wait for part 2!

[@spoonypoon7998]

Unfortunately the ones that don't care won't be watching this video.. the ones who do care already follow the rules

[@carolynnunes3922]

Spoony Poon Too true. And there seem to be so many that cause chaos...

[@escapedtheratrace3408]

Bob, you are such a great source of information. You have inspired me to move into the RV life by the end of this year.

[@dalekundtz760]

Thanks Bob for this presentation. It is a good reminder to follow the rules some of us learned in the Boy Scouts. I try to leave each camp I use cleaner then when I got there. I also carry a litter scoop I used for my cats litter box. When the fire pit is cold, one can easily do a quick scoop through the ashes and clean out any rubbish left by the previous camper and can do a quick scoop before leaving after extinguishing my last campfire.

[@none6299]

Oh my goodness Bob! I love the bait! That picture of you with the tablets was great! It made me smile and I so needed it. Thank you Bob for giving me help 💓✌🏽

[@cristinagoode8509]

Incredible common sense... But it's amazing how it has to be repeated time and again. Thank you Bob 😌

[@kathyfann]

My dogs remain on leash. Always ware harness before I leave my home they go on dogs before the door is open. Leashes are hanging by the door. Harness are not removed until safely back home 🏡 I haven’t lost a dog after implementing this habit

[@cathyjay2569]

I love going back and watching your older videos! I’m camping right now. Every day I walk around and pick up bandaids, zip ties, metal beer bottle caps (they injure tender pet feet and stick into my shoes!), broken glass, bread ties, cigarette butts, candy wrappers, GUM (don’t get me started!), and so many other things! Both my little terriers had explosive diarrhea two nights ago, and I was outside with them in the rain til 4:00 a.m. I fed them nothing different, so there’s no doubt in my mind that they ate something left by a previous camper. Chicken bones are the scariest thing I’ve found. Well, those and pills and a used syringe, needle intact! That I had to take to a police officer so he could find a sharps container for correct disposal. Sorry for the book. Thank you fir all you do, Bob! You give such common sense, sage advice!❤TN Nana

[@steveontiveros5425]

Glad you’re talking about this Bob it needs to be said . Seen a lot of land use get taken away by people leaving trash , blazing their own trails and roads , carving into trees etc. etc. leave no trace !

[@lynnepierce3676]

Steve Ontiveros Agree. No kidding. Ppl need to be respectful & considerate.😊

[@fancysfolly554]

As is true in everything..the few troublemakers ruin it for everyone.....

[@collinscisco7770]

if you saw it left behind you should pick it up. Rule number 1.1

[@Rhonda-v9e]

Thank you for setting a good example

[@MrEroshan]

Holy Moses, thanks for this.

[@nmr6988]

I love the picture of you in a robe and holding the Ten Commandments of Dispersed Camping. Perfect!

[@kenc7435]

you forgot hammocks, some places hammocks are forbidden, and where hammocks are allowed the forest rangers require hammocks with tree straps because ropes will cut in to the bark on the trees, hammock straps wont harm trees, i made my tree straps from old seat belts i got out of a junked car which exceed the the specifications of normal tree straps, (always use hammock straps when hanging a hammock to a tree) kudos for the rules, (especially the Golden Rule which transcends all cultures & all religions) thanks for the pep-talk, you are like a brother to me

[@ryanb1874]

So bands against the tree, not cords?

[@frankcates3909]

.......... a recent news item 6/2021........... girl sleeping in a hammock got mauled by a bear.

[@kayfalls5807]

Wow, this RTR is huge now! It will get so big it will have to be divided up like towns, each RTR Town dedicated to different interests. Bob is always , really enjoy your videos, the guru of Nomads! Thanks so much.

[@cdub6530]

A few years back, I stopped at a campsite for a one night stay. There were bags of poop left around the trunk of a tree. There was also trash all over the place. It was getting a bit too late to find someplace else to camp, so I stayed there that night. The next morning, before I left, I picked up most of the trash, but I wanted nothing to do with those poop bags.

[@mkroach59]

Hey Bob, LOVED the thumbnail of you with the stone tablets ! LMBO !!

[@theword4501]

Me too...Eye catching 👀😄

[@bluecollarlit]

Michael Roach, I loved that picture, too...reason I clicked on. ..

[@carriesherman775]

Why do I love it when Bob lays down the law?!

[@e.danielkingsley3694]

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@terryqueen3233]

I know this was 4 years ago but like I said I'm just now thinking about being a nomad. I only counted five command much but quite a few amendments you might say but I wrote them all down including the so-called amendments and that's not what they are but that's how I labeled them. I've been a Backpacker most of my life that I can think of Italy since I was 12 years old I'm now 72 and I know exactly what you mean about the micro trash and the cigarette butts. I used to work at a condo at the beach and first thing in the morning that's what I did was pick up cigarette butts. At the time I smoke but I never leave cigarette butts around since then. If I wasn't able to put them in a fire ring with a fire going then they went in my pocket. So thank you so much for all these rules and regulations and I got the website to go to for all of them. Thanks again

[@takayama1638]

I paused at 1:00 to say you got it Bob. Golden Rule. Now I watch. That’s it Bob. Take EVERYTHING OUT! That means everything. EVERYTHING.

[@elizdonovan5650]

These videos ought to be on mainstream tv. Thank you. ☘️🌝🌲

[@mandyanderson5616]

Your many camp stories make me wanna say, "One time... at band camp..." Lol! Great info. Thanks for your hard work Bob. I just set a date to begin my adventure. Gotta wait a while, but SO looking forward to it! You've been an inspiration.

[@judywyatt4790]

Consideration and common decency. How refreshing. Bless your heart. Well said. Judy Wyatt

[@HolySpiritWantsYou]

Amen 🛐 .. Just simple common sense and respect for ourselves, others, animals and the land .. And thank you Bob, 😍 for the codes and laws .. I haven't made the move yet .. But knowledge is powerful and a necessity in life

[@dalekundtz4603]

Thanks for the common sense reminders. Law enforcement would rather walk into camp, say hi, see everything is right, and wish you a wonderful weekend and leave. They hate paperwork.

[@stellarhodes4162]

I hope everyone who watches this video takes it to heart. I didn’t know about organic material NOT breaking down in the desert. Thanks Bob

[@mr.skipper4544]

Bob your a man with a million stories 👍 Thanks For The Information

[@wolffo999]

I have run into all of them - god bless them all

[@IraQNid]

In criminal justice they teach you about Broken Window Theory. Basically stating that a building that has one broken window that does not get repaired shows lawless types nobody cares what happens to that structure. When more damage is caused and nothing gets repaired it serves as an OKAY signal to come in and do worse. Because if the owners, managers, or community at large don't care about the appearance of their surroundings and the folk who broke the law then more lawlessness is being invited. With enough apathy the whole community is threatened which can spread to other communities. And ultimately resulting in the downward spiral or creation of slums and dangerous neighborhoods. This in turn requires more expenditure of resources (man power, monies, equipment, and so forth of law enforcement, fire, medical, etc) to fix the problem caused by a single broken window. This applies to retail, camp sites, schools, entertainment venues, all of society.

[@josephgant3597]

There are a lot of people out there who don't have common sense.

[@saltygreek3870]

Not only do they lack common sense but lack respect and integrity !

[@dominica2765]

COMMON SENSE IS NO LONGER COMMOM.

[@zzzz-ok7733]

Soooo true!🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ And it's not getting better...🥴

[@robertharrison8286]

Common sense ain't that common!

[@cathyann1601]

Outstanding video! People leaving their trash and loud noise, whatever the source, are the biggest no-no's to me. I look forward to Part 2!

[@sandyschutt6132]

Bob ,I was a camp host for eight years everything you’ve mentioned I have experienced,bet we could swap stories! 😂

[@anonamos3287]

My way of understanding life is by re-cognising life is sponsoring us. Our re-sponse using our ability to do what is right answers the question to why we are alive. Or another way of saying this: is to realise life is being granted to us, not taking life for granted. That true re-spect means looking again before we tread on and destroy something that needed our protection. What re (again) spect ( to see really means from where the words spectacles and spectacular comes from)

[@jerseygirl1871]

I have been watching your videos for over a year and this is the first time I've seen this. Thanks, it was eye-opening.

[@mrmosk2011]

We took a car hood off a state forest site a few months ago. Someone spent the effort to take the thing up the mountain and then decided to leave it there. This is a good video and should be required to watch before anyone camps, dispersed or not. Even at a managed campground, it would still be wrong to leave a lot of trash behind.

[@maria-giulianalatini1724]

Awesome! I really liked the organic waste rule : I throw that stuff on the ground all the time, and now I know that's wrong. I was also camphost and 2 things you forgot : 1. Metal and plastic Bottle caps! Beer, soda, etc. ; 2. Unburnt debris in fire pits. Glass, metal, plastic. And you might get in to this later but : DON'T LEAVE LIVE EMBERS! As camphost you have no idea how many I had to douse out with water and dirt after the campers had already completely left... So dangerous! Sometimes embers hidden under the ashes.

[@boitoiful]

The best ever at reminding people with examples of camping etiquette. Bob ur the best!

[@Bob.W.]

Lol. Love that thumbnail.

[@mitchjones8976]

Thanks for stressing how important it is how we all must take care of the land for future Generations thanks for all that you do

[@reality_rv628]

Hi there Bob, I'm a fairly new RV'er looking for advice and tips. Your videos are so valuable. I'm learning so much and finding I've already learned so much in my few months of RV living. Right now I'm in Oregon at the coast - it's very wet here. I should have left for the south a couple months ago 'cos now it's all snowy and icy on the roads. But as soon as I can I'm getting back on the road - problem is I don't know when that is and depending on time of year where to go - lots of variables. I'd have loved to attending the RTR! I didn't know about it until too late to get there. Maybe next year - I'm sure I'd learn so much. Right now I'm trying to figure out my summer schedule.

[@angelgeeks]

Thanks Bob! Putting this information out there is a GREAT idea! Some people may know some, most or even all the "commandments" while others may not. Your putting it out here like this will help those who weren't aware of some of the nuances of the rules, like me. Fortunately or unfortunately, I've not been in the position to break them and after hearing you talk so effectively about the "commandments", they will be something I'll be much more cognizant of when I do finally make the move. Hope to see more education along those lines so I and others are less likely to make the mistakes others do due to ignorance and/or malice.

[@eddymahon1503]

I have so much respect for you Bob. I hope to meet you someday. I have learned so much from following your channel. Thank you sir.

[@ginnyk50]

The majority of camp trashers aren't searching KZbin for "The 10 Commandments of Dispersed Camping" but thanks for your hard work anyway 😎

[@StephenSouthworth]

Hi, like your vids. A question for you. What are the rules for gathering firewood?

[@PajarocampanoBellBird]

Wow alot of useful information! Thank you bob!

[@Parkitloveit]

“We are good, kind, compassionate people.” ❣️

[@Vanlifecrisis]

Oh man the stories i could tell after camphosting. I got called out on my 'day off' to go clean mount trash more. It was a mound of trash that was so big i couldnt fit it in a full size pickup. Whats bad is these same people got warned by the fire Marshal just before for other things. It was weird, they even separated the trash neatly. Then left it all for animals to scatter.

[@VannaMae]

Commandment no.5 really infuriates me. I hate going to any park and seeing people dump there garbage everywhere leaving empty beer bottles, fast food bags, water bottles, ect all over the land and the more it piles up, the more it stinks up the place. You brought all this stuff in, is it that hard to take it back with you and dispose of it?! Whenever I go hiking I bring a trash bag with me to clean the trail.

[@VannaMae]

@@nonyabizness.original You're right. Not taking it to heart and having a positive attitude is the best way to go about it.

[@ruthvancise4895]

Thx for the info Bob

[@fireballfitness170]

I really appreciate this video there were some things I didn't know. For example that the orange peels don't deteriorate, instead they dessicate. Also the important point about micro trash such a cigarette butts.

[@brendamcchristy6044]

God bless you Bob

[@suekaiser4163]

You are a good man, Bob.

[@danceswithbears2521]

I'm watching this in my RV on dispersed land right now. Bureau of Reclamation right next to the Columbia River in Oregon.

[@SindyJ37]

All excellent advice. I think the organic material is something folks don't realize so it's good to know

[@penscruffy60]

Thank you. Some of information was completely new to me. I care, but if never told, would not have known (burying poop, organic waste). Hopefully, others like me will appreciate the info as well. 😃

[@mrbr549]

Thanks for this video Bob. Unfortunately, some people lack those qualities you're talking about. They have no moral compass, and very little, if any, common sense. If that wasn't the case, you wouldn't have had to make a video about it. The only solution I can think of is to hold people accountable they way they do in hotels and motels. Get their license plate number/driver's license number. That way at least they can be identified. It's too bad it's needed, but otherwise it will never get any better.

[@Roarmeister2]

No moral compass - true. But not being taught how to camp respectfully is at the heart of it. Some people honestly don't know about what they should do in a campground and we need to teach each other.

[@carolynclark588]

We have not evolved as a people ......but it's time to start !...........thank you Bob...love and kindness should be the beginning!

[@fasteddieb4742]

Thanks for this video Bob. May all take heed as this is beneficial to all of us.

[@pixelmartyr8532]

I still find those aluminum peel tops from beer cans from the 1970's on occasion. I have a friend who's dad designed the current pop top you see on aluminum beer and soda cans where it stays with the rest of the can. He made a fortune off that. They had a lake in the backyard with an island in Illinois. We use to take a canoe out to the little island when we were kids. Camp out and enjoy the mosquito's.

[@gbmarie836]

Bob can you talk about being safe in Bear country. If a Bear will break in a car for food what stops them from breaking in a rig too. Do we have to take extra precautions in our rigs to be safe from a Bear breaking in?

[@heidigibbons1207]

Good, moral, common sense! I hope those attending all live by these. I appreciate your efforts.

[@leslieross7555]

One of your Best, Bob! so valuable

[@KevinintheUSA]

great video bob. thank you and happy new year

[@briansworldandmechanic8437]

Thank you Bob for this great common sense information, looking forward to the next 5!

[@kawaikui]

Sadly, oft times, we human beings need to be reminded how to be decent. Thanks for the reminder :))

[@yoyojoe9240]

Thank you Bob..!!

[@davidmurling4252]

Thank you for sharing with us

[@redred333]

Great info, thanks for doing this!

[@teapotrose2]

I love your shirt, Bob, and I promise not to leave trash in my fire ring. ☺️

[@nancyward3190]

Great information to know. Thank you

[@ismellya]

I nominate Bob Wells for president! No fuss...no muss.,..common sense in great abundance.....to the point.... great sense of humor (whether he knows it or not)....honesty galore.......what can I say...I just LOVE this guy! Godfather of nomadic life!

[@bluecollarlit]

Bob Wells in 2020

[@sharonladysunshine2764]

Thanks for the information. I have done a few of these things before out of ignorance. Now I know, it will not happen again.

[@susan4yahshua]

Oh my gosh.. .lol....what a great picture....

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

Thanks for the info these are things i need to know as i am New but your right it's common sense.

[@hudson8865]

Thank you very much.

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you Bob! Awesome info! 👍😍

[@marilyntaylor2892]

Bob, I have been referring to you as the Moses of the RV world for several months. Great video, as always. Thank you.

[@mendagy]

Hahaha!!! I thought he said something else at 2:49 in reference to dealing with a Park Ranger!! Had to go and listen to it again just to make sure! 😅😂😂 But, yes, I TOTALLY AGREE with each & every point listed here. And it's true: there would be no problems if people simply treated one another with dignity & respect. But, unfortunately, too many people do not (or will not) follow those basic tenets of society. They truly believe that they are ABOVE following rules & regards. What they don't understand is that all that accomplishes is ruining the whole experience for everyone.

[@stewmiller778]

I pick up a lot of trash, too. I even do it as a hobby via Missouri Stream Teams (Like adopt - a-road, only you adopt a stream). "We all live downstream", even in the desert.

[@artravision]

Absolutely right on, and oh so entertaining!

[@asphaltgypsy868]

Thanks, Bob! It can't be said enough! so sad, but so true. Happy trails :)

[@DenaInWyo]

The thumbnail is everything lol

[@Roarmeister2]

In Yellowstone, the previous camper disposed of a pot of peas in the campfire. I didn't have any campfires, therefore they were left for the animals. Fortunately the rabbits liked them and I go my entertainment with a couple of rabbits competing to get at the food after sunset. It could have been worse - the campground backed on to an area that had a recent grizzly siting and the ranger warned people not to leave any food out!

[@ladyjay6741]

Thank You for the info Bob. Another Great video.. Greetings from Livonia, Michigan.

[@reedandjulie1013]

Awesome video, you touched on several things I have had to deal with in campsites. Keep up the good work!