Cowboy Camping Alone in a Canyon 🏜

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Hi I'm Loui! I am an adventurer at heart who loves to share every step of the way. My travels so far ,via camper van, jeep camper, and foot, have taken me all over North America. I started this channel in 2019 in hopes of inspiring other people like me who didn't exactly grow up living an adventurous lifestyle and who might be afraid to get started on their own adventures. Since then, it has turned into my full time job and something that I very passionate about. So, stick around to see the journey unfold!
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[@HughJorgan1]

Watch out for Bighorn sheep in that area. Apparently they like to attack vanlifers. Run Forest run!

[@sherried79]

Hehehehehe I remember thinking omg run Foresty run but it wasn't really funny at the time.

[@777LadyVenus]

@@sherried79, lol 😂 I watched that episode ❤

[@joeheid2776]

Haha!!! From yesterday!!!

[@shawnas464]

Yup!

[@yureituesday]

Oh are those two in the same area again? 😏

[@kenvanderbilt7128]

Has anyone ever told you that you should consider making documentary voiceovers? You have a calm and soothing voice?

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

Hey thanks!!!

[@HughJorgan1]

I like how William just got into his new sleeping bag with no fuss. What a great dog.

[@KingofCrusher]

that cut to him in the bag all comfy made me lol pretty hard. Bro was so happy, haha.

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

I’m honesty SO amazed at how quickly he decided he liked it! He’s gunna have the best sleep on our trips I’m hoping 😍

[@SweetUniverse]

Yes! I don't think my little man would go so gently into that good sleeping bag. 😅

[@PaigeLovesYou88]

LOL “It’s his sleeping bag-he can do what he wants” 😆

[@paulterry9634]

I took the time to creep on your tires. Notice the letters BE on the side. That means they were made in the factory where I work in Alabama. I hope you're happy with them! I don't make them, but i work with the rubber mixing processes involved. Thanks for buying Goodrich!

[@777LadyVenus]

William knows that something is out there. Dogs are so instinctive. ❤

[@FiftiesForward]

I would think coyotes?

[@sasquatchrosefarts]

Anything. Rabbits. Lizards. Snakes. Coyotes......mountain lion. Sasquatch. People. Insects. Birds. Freezing creaking stones, and plants. Lots of things make noise when you get out of civilization.

[@FiftiesForward]

@@sasquatchrosefarts mountain lions are there?

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

He’s such a great dog to have in the outdoors 😍

[@777LadyVenus]

@@AdventureTimeLoui , yes he is warning them to back off or he’ll duck them up. His growling is letting them know. I’m here …. My pit bull does the same . I’m so grateful you have him.

[@iphoneUser564]

I admire your bravery once William started barking I would have headed to the car. I love your videos thank you for showing me a different way of living

[@lb1460]

Me too😮

[@KaiExploresLife]

William was warning you. He was also telling you to stop letting out his heat. 😂

[@cathiecollins7320]

Im glad Loui and Foresty like each others company!❤

[@NoName-ds5uq]

Loui, I love how you’re not scared to fail! William obviously loves his sleeping bag though.🤣 Oh, and thanks for saving Foresty from that bighorn ram via text! 🤣

[@daveedson32]

Sorry you were so cold. At least you got to save Simon from the Evil Sheep!

[@myself248]

I love how unpretentious and honest your videos are. Some things go well, some things don't, the food is an experiment, and the sidekick has a mind of his own. It's wonderfully chill, and sometimes surprisingly informative, and that's a great combination!

[@barryjameson3113]

Loui is giving us all a present. She makes this look like a never-ending adventure, but the camera work, editing, etc. is a lot of work. Give her a present in return and toss her some cash. A lot of littles go a long way ... and remember ... it's always fun till the rabbit has the gun!

[@bandit3242]

All I want for Christmas is a relationship announcement from Foresty and Louie! ♥️🤣🌲🧑‍🎄

[@patrickflowers9140]

Dispite the crappy sleep it was a good learning experience in a beautiful location. Thanks for sharing some historical info!

[@reneepowell8541]

You're my kind of people Loui, giving William kisses and talking to him like he's a little human 😊. He's a good boy. Good idea testing out the backpacking gear with the safety net of having your vehicle near to bail if ya gotta. Also, I think it's very perceptive of you to reflect and accept how you like to experience adventure. I realized a very long time ago while bike touring that I really am more of a fair weather adventurer...extreme suffer-fests just aren't for me anymore! Take care and travel safe!

[@hexhex7220]

cold camping rule # 1. Never go to bed cold. ( William seems to know the rule LOL)

[@roadhammer2380]

I'm not first to comment but I don't care. I love your enthusiasm and absolute grit . You are absolutely badass

[@NigelNaughton]

Just yell for foresty....he's just around the corner. 😜. Everyone knows this.

[@jeffely5183]

I love pictographs, start of art, start of writing.

[@sharonb6377]

I had my hubby watch William barking inside that sleeping bag. We were 😂😂, hubby was doing a monologue of the entire scene😂😂 lmbo

[@michaelpellegrino3220]

That looks like a rough night. Good job toughing it out!

[@FrethKindheart]

Camping is one of those things that takes time and experience to figure out how to be comfortable. A warmer sleeping bag will help, but there are many things you can do to make your sleep a warmer one, like a lean to tarp configuration for heat reflection from the fire, warming rocks by the fire for warming your sleeping bag (put them in socks or a towel so you don't melt your sleeping bag), adding layers like a wool blanket outer layer that holds heat in. Another fun thing to do is hammock camping, but that's a whole other thing that has its own challenges. If you keep at it I have no doubt you'll find what works best for you, it just takes trying different things and some experimentation.

[@elainemartinez2021]

William barking at his echo! Lol!!😂 So adorable!!

[@GK49245]

Loui, you created a lovely meal. Neat to see you trying out cowgirl camping. Your honestly about the experience is refreshing. We tried the same doggie sleeping bag, but our beagle didn’t like it. Creepy quiet is something everyone should experience. Your video format with the indigenous peoples information was a good one.

[@minicoletta]

Maybe try putting a hot water bottle into the sleeping bag with you next time and eat some chocolate or (and!) peanut butter right before bedtime so your metabolism has extra calories to burn for keeping warm :) Also I find it helps using two mats, because you lose a lot of heat to the ground. And it feels like a lot of sleeping bags are rated extremely optimistically, I always need to go to a way warmer bag. What works pretty good is doubling up a light summer bag and a warm bag, but of course that gets heavy. Anyway, maybe play around a bit with different setups - everybody has a different metabolism, but it is totally possible to sleep warm in the winter :) Oh and drinking chicken broth is like a blast of liquid heat! Beautiful time lapse video of the sunrise 👍

[@bobgabel6497]

The hot water bottle goes along way to getting better sleep and fill a thermos for a refill. Love to cold weather camp. Also let the dog in the bag with you. BTW I hear Simons in Utah too!

[@SerinColes]

Hot water bottle then when that gets cold in the early hours pop open a couple of hand warmers; one by the toes and one in the middle. A bivvy bag adds 5-10 degrees too and the frost will form on that instead of directly on the sleeping bag

[@kylemckinney6850]

Appreciate the history and geology talks, I haven't seen anyone else do that!

[@kenvanderbilt7128]

Hey Loui!👋🏾 That meal looked very tasty! I've binged watched a few of your older episodes. You're a very good outdoor chef!

[@MsRotorwings]

I like my tent. It defines my safe space. I’d imagine William would feel safe in a tent. It’s good you did a trial run.

[@chrisbrown8748]

William is such a good boy❤️❤️❤️

[@AngelsExcursions]

William is such a trooper. He was not having it with whatever may have been roaming around. I've never cowgirl camped, but one thing I do when winter camping is taking a small hot water bottle and put it in a sock. I put it at the bottom of my sleeping bag for extra warmth. Also, hot hand warmers work wonders in the socks and don't take up a lot of space in your pack. Thank you for the history portion of the video too! Loved it as always!!!

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

Such great tips! I wanna do the water bottle thing for sure next time!

[@Chris-ut6eq]

I used to love backpacking in the mountains, but I was much younger then and like 'roughing it'. I'm older now, and want the comforts of a bed. The bed can be in a vehicle or home, but soft and comfy sleeping is more important to me. Your jeep brings you must anywhere, so it's great to have your bed with you :)

[@yesterdayswine]

Yeah man.. you hit it all. And when you go there and you feel that... you're making the poetry of their art and your life connect on a way that the precious life were given has profound meaning more than anything we've ever been taught.

[@SpartonNERO]

you and foresty forest make a great team

[@barryjameson3113]

Thanks!

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

thanks for your support!!

[@margysfavourites8444]

I love your Transparency 🐾👍🏻⭐️🐾👍🏻⭐️👍🏻🐾⭐️👍🏻🐾

[@kaci7789]

Here from Foresty’s channel ❤❤

[@mollyvolk8249]

Great video! As a fellow cast iron cook myself, for a lid for your skillet, use another skillet the same size. Works great and doesn’t take up much more space. 🥰

[@climbingdan]

This is great! If I were cold in my bag I’d be tempted to see if I could fit William in with me-or if I could put the opening on his bag by my head so I could steal his heat 😆

[@terry5987]

He's barking at the spirit dogs from the previous land owners 😊

[@StephenBishopNOMAD]

It was hilarious watching William barking under his sleeping bag 😂😅. You got guts girl nice one 🐕🚐🚐💯✌️🤟👍🙏🐾🐾🐾

[@underthetornado]

I used to Cowboy camp on the Colorado River and Lake Mohave. But I used a small dome tent or a cot with a rope around it. Mostly to keep coyotes from bugging me and rattlesnakes. Both are extremely curious. I woke up from my cot to find a bunch of coyotes tracks all around my sleeping area but they never crossed over the rope area. And I never saw any snake tracks ever.

[@JUNGLESTRIKEOFDOOM]

Cowboy camping is what’s up 🤘 Especially in Utah. Btw try a bivy sack, that way you can cowboy camp in almost all conditions 👌

[@garrettsmith8286]

You're a brave girl! FYI the rating on your sleeping bag and other gear is a survival rating more so than a comfort rating. I'd always get at least 20* lower than what you'll need and wear multiple layers preferable of merino wool. Also the more insulation between you and the ground the better. You want to make sure you don't sweat and keep the condensation at a minimal. I hope you have more than just bear spray out there.......? Awesome camp site!

[@lisaflores8801]

Forest had a time out there ...please get with him and try it ...

[@tonybonner3156]

Listening to Cliff Richard... doesn't get more rock'n' roll than that!!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Awesome video. Thanks for helping Simon with the animal encounters. :)

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

So glad he’s okay 😅

[@marylehnhoff17]

I admire you for trying out new things! You keep going! Just one thing: listen to your dog when he barks and alerts, don't forget that dogs can smell a teaspoon of sugar in an Olympic size pool! Stay safe now!

[@lunabear4195]

William in his little sleeping bag😍. That looks like such a cool spot to sleep. I’ve always loved the rock dwellings!

[@user-in8cp4vr5y]

No matter what, if a dog barks and tells me there's something, I am 100% believing that dog. Great video but I don't think you should have put William back in the vehicle. Thanks for the hard work.

[@121five]

At least you gave it a try! You can never fully appreciate being warm until you have spent a night out exposed to the cold ;). You certainly have now done that. Thanks for another great video.

[@billbradley2480]

Thanks for the chili Tortillas recipe. I keep my Tortillas in the freezer and make a breakfast burrito about once a week. Tillamook cheese is the best!

[@TurnipGreen]

Sleeping on Rock in the cold makes it worse. Wool blankets directly beneath you would help. And a long fire close by

[@tom7405]

A liner for the sleeping bag does me wonders

[@smokinggar714]

You could make a temporary lid for your skillet by taking your skillet and putting it upside down on a piece of cardboard then draw around it and cut out the cardboard towards the inside of the circle once done wrap a couple of layers of foil so you can't see the cardboard anymore and place it on your meal with the other lid on top of the foil cardboard

[@weeknders]

That fire needs a Foresty. No?

[@dynoreed7235]

Wow, your skillet meal looked delicious. But cowboy camping looked frozen. Thanks for trying it so I don't have to! All the best to everyone.

[@Scapegoat66]

Great to watch you and your channel grow.. love it, thanks!

[@elainemartinez2021]

I know everyone has already married you and Simon off, but Im just happy you and Simon are still doing solo trips. Don't rush. Enjoy 😉😊 Glad you guys are meeting up again soon...probably already together.

[@TGormania]

Well I guess I am making chili today. Thanks for the idea. 😁

[@autumnl5127]

Liked the video. Looking for Foresty to colab with you again 👀😏

[@trippinwithdumas1382]

New lid for you!

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

hehe oh my gawd thank you!! I will have to get one next time I’m in town!

[@tbone3079]

Your videos are getting good I can tell you're putting in a lot of effort well done.

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

Thanks!! I’m really having such a great time making them

[@lemonherb1]

That chili/lasagna concoction actually looked very appetizing! I had no clue they made sleeping bags for dogs. Not sure if a tent would have stopped William from barking, as he was already barking when completely covered in his sleeping bag. I'm sure they probably have sleeping bags rated for colder temperatures, you just need to invest in one for the environment you plan on sleeping in. Or maybe get a bigger sleeping bag so William can sleep with you Keeping that bear spray handy is a good idea. Never know if you'll ever run into a big horn ram or something out there! I'm probably going to try to work on my diesel heater install this weekend. I've already cut out a hole in the floor of the roof top cargo carrier, and that's where it'll be mounted. Some more hoses and ports and interface panel to a window is next. But the idea is to run the heater from the roof and pipe the heat into the car, through a panel in the window or into my ice fishing tent for those overnight fishing trips. Take care, and stay warm!

[@nedheadwyoming]

Love this channel! I like how you give background info on the area and the past people. William is a good boi! Enjoy the desert and get warm !

[@sallydansereau1270]

Love Utah, looking forward to seeing your adventures there. Was just down there in September 😍. So much beauty. Hello from 🇨🇦⛰️☮️

[@tommackay7433]

William is the bestest boy.

[@GingerNellie12]

Boil some water and pour into a Nalgene bottle. Toss it to the bottom of your bag. Think about two bags (one inside the other) and a fleece liner. Great to see you learning and trying new adventures.

[@bubbles7950]

Next time maybe put hot embers onto the top of your skillet lid? That way there is heat on the top and bottom😊

[@witteney3334]

You’re getting closer to Foresty!

[@werbnaright5012]

I always take off my tight clothing layers when in my sleeping bag in winter. I find it warmer. People say it's a myth, but I find that constricting clothing only allows a small warm air gap between my body and the clothes, whereas loose clothing creates a larger warm air gap between my body and the sleeping bag. The clothes can also be easily moved to where they're needed within the bag to either add an extra layer around feet or add some extra padding underneath. Your mileage may vary.

[@margoburns9085]

What a great video! Loved that you stuck it out. William is adorable. Thanks for the info on the area. Really enjoyed that. Lesson learned, bust out that tent cowgirl!

[@Sandberm]

lol, good video. I thought it was cool William had his own sleeping bag until it wasn't. Have fun in the lower 48 Louie, God bless.

[@martinforrester8249]

You are very brave young woman, I couldn't do that without a tent over me, it makes a big difference to your well being and warmth. I think William was more scared than you barking in his sleeping bag, so funny. Utah is one of my favourite States, I've explored this area (and I'm from the UK) since 1992. With a full moon, its so bright, you can hike at night. Love your content, keep it coming please. Ps, I think your truck is really coool.

[@stevefrentzen5762]

A tent would make a difference in that cold. Then William would relax more and help you warm it up. I also don't do cold well so I have a zero degree bag with waterproof breathable shell with insulated mat (inflatable exped - this really helps). Love the video have fun and stay safe!

[@river8760]

William’s sleeping bag is adorable ❤ He’s such a sweet doggo. That looked very chilly! You are a tough cookie 😀

[@Adventures4vida]

I recommend guerrero tortillas. Mission tortillas break so easy. Guerrero homestyle tortillas are what us mexican americans like!

[@marklanders630]

Amazing that natives survived without fruits and vegetables and grains yet had no heart disease or cancer or diabetes. Eat meat, be healthy!

[@dallastrujillo7540]

So you and Foresty are hangin’! 😁

[@doriskeil-shamieh8852]

Trying different ways to camp is fun. I like a tent because the body heat does warm the tent up a bit. I have a -20 degree f sleeping bag. It's the only thing I have found that is good for winter camping in freezing temps.

[@derbagger22]

2 of some of my favorites KZbinrs are almost twins. You and Xyla Foxlin look so similar and sound almost alike...

[@keniaflores8881]

You’re a great narrator Loui! Keep it up!

[@DoubleOTEN]

He barking at the spirits

[@SouPNaZi316]

pro tip. heat up water and put it in a good water bottle that wont leak and put that buy your feet

[@tinaschafer338]

Beautiful scenery! Love the weathered rocks.

[@MegaTriumph1]

You want sour cream and Salsa also. Forget about the corn not needed. Fold the tortillas in half put cheese inside on one half only then Cook and flip to other side to cook. Once cheese is melted use the tortilla to dip into the Chille or sour cream or salsa. You just cook the Chille in pot or bowl add sour cream or cheese.

[@UndernetSystems]

From my experience, it is always good to have a tent to block wind and retain heat. The last time I did winter backpacking I sadly caught pneumonia and it knocked me out for 3 months. Be careful out there with the cold.

[@countingcoup]

Thank You for honoring the ancestors and historic content of the areas you visit… Great Channel!

[@ericsmith3996]

Foresty is there, too! Hoping for another collab!!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

He is real close.

[@jeffely5183]

Those are some bright lights. I imagine really useful Arctic winter time.

[@yureituesday]

“More importantly William…” that’s a good dog owner

[@wardsdotnet]

I love the way you give us geology and history facts mixed into the vlog

[@pimacanyon6208]

great video. yeah, I'm not much of a winter camper either. What gets to me is how long the nights are in the winter. Dark for too long. I don't even like car camping in winter because of the long nights. The cold you can deal with if you have a warm enough bag. You probably need a winter bag, one that's rated to at least 0 Fahrenheit or even -10. Which is prolly around -20 or -25 Centigrade. Also note that a tent will feel warmer, by as much as 5 or 10 degrees F. But good for you for giving it a try.

[@randyhead6481]

That night-time time lapse was so beautiful!

[@wadeshore]

Tortilla’s are so excellent for many meals.

[@johnjames6980]

Nice video and the time lapse was beautiful. Keep up the good work.

[@FiftiesForward]

I feel everyone should have a companion when doing these things but so brave you are 😊

[@MtBakerlife]

Hey Loui, you made a good decision trying out cowgirl camping next to your van! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It’s pretty fun in the right situation that’s for sure! Hug William for us!❤ Jul and family

[@GrateFu1]

Bag liner. Nice Foeresty tip w bear spray.

[@darondavis1819]

That meal looked delicious! I will definitely have to try that one day. Love what you’re doing out there girl!