Desert Camping in a Rooftop Tent in OREGON

[@allisonanderson]

Thanks for watching! Where are you camping this summer?

[@searchingforsquatchy3862]

I loved this video! 💛 we're hoping to get to the mountains a few more times this year, but otherwise we camp in Arkansas mostly because there's some amazing beauty pretty close to us!

[@apcwjw]

Great video. So far Cheddar Gorge and then an 11 day camping trip around the south coast of England.

[@danielleadams4806]

Your experience in the desert was cooler than my May camping trip in Texas. It didn't get below 75.

[@moonlit_tripsnstyle]

Places in California

[@rickhitchcock5893]

@@moonlit_tripsnstyle Great Smokey Mountain National Park, Tybee Island GA, Henderson St Park in FLA and others in Sept.

[@joshb6510]

One tip for sleeping in a hard shell roof top tent is to park your car so that the direction of the wind is hitting the hard top instead of the fabric sides. It helps to reduce the wind noise since you're up a lot higher than a ground tent.

[@allisonanderson]

Great tip, thanks!

[@Lostmyspoons]

I’ve lived in Oregon my whole life. We literally have every type of land you’d want. Forest, mountains, desert, snow, etc

[@dankenk]

beaches too but the forests are very one specie. not like the biodiverse forests of the eastern US

[@lesliebartsch2578]

"i feel so at home in the desert" yeessssss girl me too!! the sense of peace the desert brings is unmatched

[@khamphousayavong9525]

Yes Oregano is my second home. I’m so glad you got to experience the beauty of the desert.

[@alantay9409]

What a life you have! Roof top tent has been on my mind. Yes, it is quite an investment over ground tenting. You provided great tips on solo camping with roof top tents. And you are an excellent videographer! Thank you for sharing.

[@jimgonyea]

The sun rising and the moon setting was awesome

[@sonny1597]

Nice setup! I've got a 2021 Crosstrek that I've raised 2" and added all terrain tires and a skid plate. I steer away from the rooftop tents .. they are still tents .. get a cramp at night or have to pee and that ladder becomes a nightmare! I made a bed inside the Crosstrek and sleep in it. Much more secure and your Forester has enough room to do the same. I'm headed for Death Valley in a few days .. good time for there because the temps are perfect. 🤠 Something to add .. an old friend of mine from cycling days use to always carry an empty pistol holster .. never had a gun .. just displayed the holster. She never had a problem.

[@adventuresofjandk]

As an Oregonian myself you did a fabulous job showcasing the State. Well done.

[@dankenk]

0:06 Yes, i knew. most of the western half of the US is dry and somewhat arid. but it is nice to see you excited about it ( :

[@katelynnsmith1832]

Watching your videos gave me the little push that I needed to plan solo camping trips. Love your videos! Beautiful scenery and photographs.

[@sarosen5731]

just got back from my first solo trip-i went camping all around the American Southwest and it was awesome!

[@thefamilysiblings852]

I can feel your complete solitude from the morning. Looks very peaceful with a calm temperature and breeze...Must place I will visit sometime soon.

[@AfzalAbbass]

what a amazing tips you provides us for solo trips through your excellent photography thanks

[@angelenachang412]

You always have the best travel videos like this. I absolutely love and enjoy the simplicity of it.

[@callmelil]

That rooftop tent looks really comfy. But that beautiful sky is the best part! 🤩

[@MyraHart1943]

I love what you shared about the uniqueness of sitting by yourself at camp in the darkness, I have had similar experiences camping and I related to what you said! I always appreciate your perspective and approach to life ❤

[@georginasmith]

You provide such valuable information. Not only with where you are, but the gear you are using. I loved the use of the lanterns to feel safe. That's so important. Camping doesn't have to feel scary.

[@caroljohnson4321]

Excellent tip about the camp chairs! Great review on the roof top tent. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@allisonanderson]

Thanks for watching!

[@RebeccaMarie-ny7gz]

Also could bring a pair of your husband's boots to leave out.

[@jess8935]

Such a beautiful area! I would love to hear more about your favorite camping spots in Oregon and Washington. Funny story, my husband and I camped along the Deschutes over in Maupin. We got there when it was dark. These bright headlights started coming towards us and we were thinking what the hell, there are plenty of other spots, why is this other car setting up near us and shining their headlights into our tent. There was hardly anyone camping out there during the time. The light started getting brighter and brighter… and we were freaking out. It turned out to be a train on the other side of the river. 😅

[@andreap.8504]

haha yeah I've done the fake extra chair when I camp alone! I also considered going to a used store and buying some really big guys boots to leave outside the tent door! hahaha

[@myopinion9518]

Fishing waders. 😊. That’s where yo man was all day.

[@jessejayphotography]

Extra chair, oversized dog bowl with BRUTUS written on it and a large spiked dog collar, and fake dog poop that would make even bigfoot think twice.

[@YoKendog]

Good to see you got over your fear of the darkness (as you mentioned in your Joshua Tree video).

[@hammockinparadise]

The tent looks cool and your drone view looked amazing. I only knew Oregon had a desert this year when I drove past a turn off for a desert area. I was stunned! I spent several nights camping at Crater Lake with my dog in June. It was incredible.

[@nininana972]

Great idea with the chair for solo travel. Another tip I’ve heard is to bring a pair of mens shoes/boots to leave outside/on the dash.

[@milkywaynee5982]

I really love the place you are showing is absolutely beautiful ❤️.

[@samanthan3324]

I absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much for them

[@M3rp21]

I just picked up a Subaru Forester WIlderness and watching your vidoes is giving me so many ideas!

[@inthemoonlight4665]

Beautiful shots of the sunset and sunrise. The moon looked amazing!!! Love your videos. :)

[@kimconnollysolocampermarri467]

I looked at a roof top tent but I just wasn’t confident enough to have to get out of my tent to get into my car if I was afraid. I can’t say that in my travels as a solo female (even though I’m married) that I’ve been in a situation that I was really afraid of humans. I’ve been more afraid of snakes, spiders or mice (I live in Australia) so being in a roof top tent would actually help that. Inspired by you, I did what you’ve done and built in my car but it wasn’t very expensive and I didn’t modify the car. Maybe I’ll look at getting a roof top tent for summer. I follow another guy who does have both inside and roof top and that works for him especially in winter. Thanks for inspiring me to start my own channel - Kim Connolly and for giving me the confidence to travel on my own. I love your work.

[@NYCglt]

Allison knows how to live! Love it!

[@alexbeaver9120]

My husband and I are the same way - we love deserts and feel so at home there even though we’re from the southeast. You should try Big Bend National Park in Texas. Absolutely amazing and so remote!

[@SharingtheRoad]

I've never heard of big bend national park in Texas! My sister just moved to Texas, so I'm trying to find a reason to tack on a few extra points of interest to make an incredibly compelling reason to visit. I'm going to see if the cards align to try Big Bend, thanks Katie! :)

[@wnctube1]

Makes me want to drive to Oregon from NC and experience that moonglow camping. Thanks for inspiring me to solo travel. Love your vids

[@dolce22canela]

Just binged watched a bunch of your videos. Your travels vlogs are so easy and refreshing! Thanks for taking me along the adventure. 💛

[@Steve_Cash]

Excellent video! You mention every important thing🙂

[@lindadaly5007]

That area is so cool! I had no idea Oregon had a desert, either! So cool. I loved watching your video. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@SkSajeebofficel]

I'm from Bangladesh and i love your video. I have been watching your video since 2018. Your video is so cool. I love it even though i haven’t never missed your any video. ❤

[@krnphan]

How do you use the bathroom or wash up in the desert? Tips please!

[@Mohamedahmed-jz7xd]

This is so relaxing video to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@laurelmacmillan9330]

So funny, because I camped there in April after a two week Utah trip and it was on of the few places I felt uncomfortable. It was all in my head, but I thought I heard footsteps in the middle of the night around my truck! Also that clay is still everywhere 😂

[@BloomByCC]

A sister solo Camper said she keeps mend boots outside her tent as an extra safety measure. Like the two chairs, too.

[@seraphime86]

That tent is a gamechanger. Even when there will be a zombie apocalypse 🤣🤣🤣

[@nesadventurer]

Love this ep! I had a soft shell rooftop tent when I did my roadtrip! It’s definitely nothing compared to the hard shell!

[@mistressofspeed]

I am very fond of some solar lights that I bought a few years ago. They work great and are great marker for my site when I'm at a campground.

[@Nightwatchman53]

That's not lazy, that's good eatin' right there.. hope it tastes as good as it looked.

[@toliveischrist950]

So far: Sedona, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, West Yellowstone (yes, I went alone :) Next: different places around Oregon, then hopefully, Yosemite and Sequoia Nat’l Park. You’re an inspiration! I ❤️ the desert too. I’d like to mount a roof rack and get one of those tents. Looks so fun!

[@moneybee]

Ah Leah that sounds so fun! I was just out west a little while ago on a trip too, but didn't hit all those spots. Anywhere in particular you'd recommend the most?

[@toliveischrist950]

@@moneybee I left out Bryce (Navajo loop trail) so, that and the Jenny Lake trail to Hidden Falls at Grand Teton were my favorites. And, the falls at Yellowstone Grand Canyon was spectacular! Driving from Grand Teton to the south gate at Yellowstone was only about 30 minutes. There’s just so many awesome places to see! Hope you can get out there soon.

[@moneybee]

@@toliveischrist950 Ahh I was just at Bryce! I did the fairyland trail there! I had no idea The Tetons were so close to Yellowstone, that's so cool!

[@JoinMyTrip.]

What a dream...!! I admire this traveling alone, exploring things which others dream about. 😍😍😍

[@cynthiabromback8854]

That tent is awesome!!

[@kerrybakes]

I have a solo camping trip along the northern california and Oregon coast planned. Totally doing the two chair safety tip but I’m also staying in state parks right by the bathrooms which is another safety tip.

[@branden_ponschke]

You gotta check out the sand dunes in Oregon as well. Largest coastal ones! Took some of my favorite shots there.

[@asankapremarathne2915]

That is a good experience campaign in a desert 🏜

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I love the two chair tip!! You're videos are gorgeous :)

[@ironwelder480]

this is great! really enjoy your videos and ideas to try. Thanks.

[@AshesOfRoses]

You brought up bathrooms, how do you manage that all alone in the desert? Can you share without being too graphic how that works since I obviously saw no porta potties and you were out in the middle of nowhere.

[@allisonanderson]

Sure! Leave No Trace guidelines are to bring a little camping trowel to dig a hole.

[@ТетянаПрудченко-Блакитна]

You are the interesting person ☺️ I watch your video. Thanks 🙏

[@lindadaly5007]

BTW, the gray long sleeved top with the tiny ruching on the chest is so cute. You have such a relaxed, soothing presence on the camera. I really enjoy your videos. Glad I ran across your channel.

[@piplup10203854]

You're living the dream! I was looking into one of those stealth vans or ambulance builds and I would love to be plopped out in the middle of the dessert just chilling. I love that environment personally but super cool to and those shots of the setup look amazing!

[@annjessup1670]

Loved seeing another FEMALE adventurer in a RTT!

[@troyhundley2909]

Mens size 12 is a good thing to have setting out too.

[@SSBakes]

Love the drone footage! Every video is such high quality, how have you not gone super viral lol

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

'Glamping' rather than camping in Devon and Cornwall this summer! 🏕️

[@vivlove5221]

I can’t wait to camp by myself 🧡 thank you for sharing this video

[@meid9158]

i love watching your solo trip videos!

[@fdalaskan]

Been there the hot springs is amazing also

[@dustytrailhead4633]

Good idea to set out lights. No telling what time someone will attempt a Budweiser land speed record. I’ve seen some stunts there that made me wonder if alcohol was involved.

[@ParkerOutside]

Love the extra chair idea 💡

[@moneybee]

*RAISE THE ROOF* !!!

[@icriou]

This is beautiful.

[@lolirock86]

I will be camping in Polish mountains - Tatras

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Loved these mountains. Is it Zakopane you're going to?

[@mdkn]

Pięknie!

[@agapyearish9982]

So great to find another woman solo camping. You go!

[@GeorgeAlfred5777]

Great tips on extra chair etc. I’m looking at upgrading my soft top roof top tent to a hard top. How heavy is your tent? Nice setup btw 🙏🏾

[@lichtdatacommunicationsinc2793]

I saw your video last week and ordered the Falcon XL yesterday. I hope it’s better than iKamper 2.0.

[@plebbyplebster9595]

That golden morning side-light at 10:45 🥰 ... I'm so jealous

[@Amadeus_Flyfishing]

this looks extremely peaceful..

[@annadath69]

Superb tent, I like it.

[@nataliyayatsenko217]

Dear Allison! Rivian is an all electric SUV and they also have a truck R1t. Maybe one day you can collaborate with them and review the truck in one of your videos. Just an idea. I think your channel is perfect for that.

[@SharingtheRoad]

It'll be interesting seeing all these electric trucks come to market. I know when Elon revealed the Cyber-Truck they teased out a potential Cyber-Truck pop-up camper, it would be awesome having a car that can double as a massive battery when camping! :)

[@nataliyayatsenko217]

@@SharingtheRoad agreed!!! EV are the future 🤯🥳

[@SharingtheRoad]

@@nataliyayatsenko217 It'll be so cool. Even thinking about how much noise pollution and such from highways will be reduced is so exciting to think about!

[@nataliyayatsenko217]

@@SharingtheRoad every time I see Tesla or any other EV that’s exactly what I am thinking! And I’m happy see more and more every day.

[@Eric_Richars]

Just started watching your travel videos, these are so awesome

[@rahuldeep8501]

Beautiful. Great camping

[@elnymiel]

Wow.. I admire your bravery.. I wouldn't dare to go camper alone, not in the woods, nor in the dessert. I must be accompanied by my dog.

[@jessicawong8416]

You are so brave to do these kinds of things by yourself. I would be scared about someone coming up to me and doing something terrible. Does your husband worry when you do things like this?

[@toliveischrist950]

Best way to face your fears is to go out and do what you can then keep challenging yourself :)

[@vivlove5221]

let’s not forget that she is also super adventurous, appreciates nature and obviously loves to travel and share that with people 🌞 I hope she can inspire you to maybe take a solo trip despite those fears we may have as females, if that’s something you want go for it🧡

[@janetallen4013]

I can relate there is so much crime in the world I'd be terrified without some kind of protection. I don't think it's scared I see it as playing safe but I admire someone like Allison who seems to have no fear.

[@LanaGram]

I also thought about it, but another thought just popped up: It might actually be more dangerous in a city with lots of people of all kinds than in nature where the biggest concern would be large animals like bears, but unlike people, they never look to hurt you or steal from you, they just look for food which just needs to be stored properly not to attract any of them.

[@jaybee4899]

That looks awesome and really nice.

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

This looks Super cool

[@madre6322]

This is so nice. My husband and I lived in our RV for 2 years until C19 hit. We went to 39 States until we can't due to restrictions. I would like to try desert camping but in a small conversion van so there's not a whole lot to do just setting up. The view is amazing. i saw tire tracks. Were there any racers? Anyways, I enjoy your videos a lot.

[@roadrider_2771]

You’re in my neck of the “woods” 😁 Great video ❤️

[@Aswajar]

Cool thing about this is that you have a tent ready to go and the setup is minimal, my only concern would be if something were to happen I can't just crawl into the driver seat and and drive off. I guess Im just watching too much scary camping videos! lol

[@PjotriSweden]

can imagine another benefit is getting away from the ground poisonous animals and it feels a little safer

[@luna84_]

That's the first thing that popped into my mind when I seen she tents on top of her car ha

[@alexacranford6876]

I know in your video at Joshua Tree you explained you seemed to have a fear of the dark! Have you gotten over it?? Because if not I'm proud you were able to sit alone in the dark there and feel so powerful! GO YOU!

[@allisonanderson]

Thanks!! I think a big part of it was that there was literally nothing in sight as far as the eye could see. It was very peaceful!

[@mylyfeonearth]

I agreed that I feel more comfy in the open desert than in the woods when I’m alone (:

[@PawsToJourney]

What a beautiful place to camp! You always have the best videos! Your propane grill: do you know if it’s powerful enough to boil water?

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you! And yes, I've boiled water on it. It's a great little stove!

[@turtsable]

I like roofnest but check out The Bush Company or CVT X2A clamshell🤙🏾

[@logikell]

When moving around in the tent, does it make creaking noises at all? Does it feel very stable?

[@havefaithtarot]

That things pretty sweet. My car doesn’t have things on top for a rack or anything or I would totally look at investing in one of those.

[@babetravelling]

It’s a goal for me to camp by myself. So far, I’ve only done camping once with friends lol

[@manauryreyes7262]

This is amazing

[@KristenandSam]

So stunning! We would love to try that rooftop tent one day!

[@astrocutie37]

What a unique place! Real curious - how do you go to the bathroom in the desert? I can imagine in the forest what you would do, but desert?

[@Darian--]

Honestly a good question

[@Lostmyspoons]

What do you think people did before toilets? Lol dig a hole… obviously

[@astrocutie37]

@@Lostmyspoons I get doing that in the forest... but did you see the ground she's camping on? Doesnt exactly look easy to dig. Also squatting without leaning on a tree or something isn't the easiest.. so if you're passing a large meal, it can't be easy. I was mostly curious if she had some unique product or something to help, as she seems to be fully equipped in all things camping!

[@tsrekha]

It's really excellent ❤️

[@NITINCHAWLA]

Such an amazing camping experience!!

[@bobbyseeta1]

Thanks dear for inspiring me

[@Drsayemkhan]

At first, I thought you're in Mars ☺

[@FlowJunkie65]

Cool vid, thanks Allison. Question: Are the Forester's roof racks strong enough to support the roof tent plus TWO campers and their sleeping gear, light, laptop, etc. in it?