Winter Boondocking - Teardrop Camping Snow Tips

[@chris2tea]

Your perspective was great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimf.625]

Great info on how to handle winter weather with minimum gear or the bare essentials. Not that we may intentionally do that but often we forget things and this is helpful information in those situations. Thank you.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching!

[@twloughlin]

Woof. Gotta hand it to you. I've watched a lot of winter camping videos to see if it's something I'd like to try, but I've found nothing yet to convince me it's worth it - for me. If I want to enjoy a hike in the winter, I drive to a trailhead I like, do the hike, and come back home in the evening. As simple as this appears to be, it's still too much for this old coot. I'd need a nice, small, off-grid 10x14 cabin to make this work for me. That being said, thanks for the video!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hahaha... cant argue with that!

[@douglassmith445]

I have to agree with Mark… You are crazy! Lol great video Brian, the Catskill mountains are beautiful in the winter if you are dressed for it and prepared!👍🏻🌨🏔

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

LOL

[@docsoulman9352]

Great observations regarding your approach to camping and testing your boundaries…comport zones etc… I’m planning a middle ground …getting a new Tab 320 s boondock w lithium and extra solar…Kitchenette, bath and shower, TV etc…so, more amenities and comforts but I’m giving up the apartment…so a full time trial run…I’m excited at this challenge…will see how it all plays out;D

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

That sounds amazing, keep us in the loop with how you’re making out!

[@daveinohio9383]

You are crazy !! great way to break a hip !!!(opening sequence) Another great vid, thank you, stay healthy !

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

lol...probably inadvisable Thanks for watching!

[@OutontheTrails]

LOVE the idea of making coffee the night before and placed in a thermos!🤯

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It’s pretty nice!

[@Fingerprintguy]

I just came back from my trip to a northern Ontario Provincial Campground. Similar experiences realizing how long everything takes. Just heating the kettle in -15°C weather takes forever. Having the dog also creates so much more planning as she was always covered in snow and wanted to sit on my lap. This trip I gave up on meal prep and bought freeze dried dinners. Game changer for sure. We sure do take our civilized lives for granted and this gives us a better perspective on what blessings we have every day.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Blessings indeed, the camper itself feels like the Taj Mahal! Definitely a whole different game with the dog….lots of towels…lol

[@jessys9868]

Nice video…. I love winter camping. The snow is a bonus, everything is so beautiful and quiet. Enjoyed very much

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It really is great. The views on the trails and the simple pleasures of a warm dry place to sleep.

[@barrymeeks3339]

Thanks! Love your work and no nonsense style! Keep it up.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I appreciate you watching. Thanks for tuning in.

[@zkat13]

Make plans and the universe laughs could not fit my life better right now. Still haven't taken my tiny camper out. Thought I'd have to sell it for a minute. Beautiful video. Thank you.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

so glad you were able to keep it. I'm also glad you're keeping your head up and rolling with the changes. Cant wait till you are able to get out and enjoy!

[@gregjean130]

I love your winter camping videos. You make me smile.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It's a lot of fun, almost missing the snow with these flies!!

[@alanlevine3984]

Puppy looked comfortable.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

She always find a way.. lol

[@johncotter9082]

"You either get it or you don't." Truth!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

You get it!

[@johncotter9082]

@@DIYOutdoorLife I can look at a fire for hours and never get bored. Good to know I am not alone in my crazy thoughts!!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@johncotter9082 you’re certainly not alone 🏕 🔥

[@johncotter9082]

@@DIYOutdoorLife I have been binge watching your vids but I can't find what type of window AC you have. Is it a dc unit or do you use an inverter with battery power or a generator to power it?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@johncotter9082 I have many videos on the AC, I’ll try to link some. Short answer is yes, yes, and yes… lol. Mostly use power stations with the 5000 btu linked in the first video I’ll post. Also have a great DC unit that I reviewed. Bushwhacker AC Upgrade kzbin.info/www/bejne/haGZopmaj8R6oK8 Zero Breeze Mark 2 Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/opXXmomQq62Arsk

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Very nice! We totally get it. Plus, the Amazon pirchases. The Luci Light is also another favorite. We have a couple of sets of the leveling ramps. It sure makes it easy when you can just roll up on them. As for winter camping all day long. No people or bugs, and you can always find plenty of remote campsites available. Win win in our book. Safe travels! Mark (& 7Teresa)

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

You definitely get it! Soon the bugs here will be far worse than the cold ever was, still worth getting out. Thanks again!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

@@DIYOutdoorLife ❤

[@GF-pc5bt]

Hi new here…. I watched another vid where you were on selling the bushwacker…(i will have to go back and give him a thumbs up) I enjoyed your approach and calm demeanour….I will sub my friend….!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I’m so happy you found us! Thanks for subbing!

[@falconxvid]

Very good winter tips, thank you

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, looks like there’ll only be a few cold weather trips left, the birds are coming back here! ☀️

[@58kevinsmith]

You just clocked in at over 6.01K subscribers! With yet another great video. Congrats Brian! PS: I get it 🙂🔥

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It's been exciting to watch it grow! Thanks for tuning in, you definitely get it... 🔥

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

the plow guy made me laugh! i enjoyed the video. i watched every video you did on Hiker Trailers. i'm still on the fence about buying a Hiker. i'm also looking into small self contained trailers that are moderate off road capable.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for watching our videos. I am a huge Hiker fan, we'll see what the future brings.

[@brettm1118]

While you may be seasoned in testing your boundaries, it's important to remember that many are not. A simple hike for someone just getting into winter camping could easily turn into a man vs wild situation in a heartbeat if they slipped and hurt themselves or fell in an icy crick. Be careful out there buddy. We love your videos, but we care about you!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, this is wise advice. At the very least, beginners should never go solo.

[@brettm1118]

@@DIYOutdoorLife love your channel btw (you can thank Drew over at Playing with Sticks). You have inspired me to just get out there and enjoy a fire. But alas, winter is coming. Maybe we'll see you here in the Rockies some day

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@brettm1118 that would be great, thanks so much for tuning in.

[@stevenc5773]

Brian, enjoying your videos. Easy to listen. Good info. Hey, how can I share with you a pic of the modifications I made to my galley on my 10HD?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

awesome, [e-mail]

[@tracyking7445]

That battery hack looks promising for lots of reasons but the price point is definitely worth me taking a second look at it as a contender for more off-grid camping opportunities. The off-season has its own benefits as well!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It’s worked great for us. Allows us to maintain a very inexpensive system on the camper and spend the bigger money on items that I can use more flexibly. As we speak, the power is out in my house and I’m running my router on a portable power station. Oupes has its corks but the price is hard to beat.

[@tracyking7445]

The irony of your current power situation further proves that flexibility is the best bang for your dollar. Forgive me for laughing though!? And I've been trying to buy you some coffee but keep getting rejected!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Flexibility and multi use is the way to go for me. Power is back on BTW, 30 hours without was a breeze, I didn't even take the solar out. How is it rejecting, that's odd. Are you using PayPal of CC?

[@tracyking7445]

I've tried the CC like 3-5 times and even called my bank to see if there was an issue with my card but it worked for two other online orders and they couldn't see the rejections on their end!? I keep getting a card declined error! Maybe I need to figure out my Paypal login and password that I haven't used for a long time and go that route........

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@tracyking7445 well I certainly appreciate the kind gesture, even if it doesn’t go through. I also appreciate you letting me know, I’ll look into it to see if there’s a problem on there end.

[@WyattEpps]

I saw your video on the pros/cons of the Bushwacker. I’m still looking around. Can you send me more info on maybe getting one used? I never know what keywords to use, as I’m hoping for overland teardrop (seems it’s one or the other). Thanks! Love your videos.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Where are you located? There's some amazing buy/sell groups on facebook if you have an account.

[@WyattEpps]

@@DIYOutdoorLife I’m in central WA. I haven’t found anything in the groups I’ve joined… so far. I was hoping you had an “in” somewhere. 😉

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Bushwhacker in particular or any teardrop?

[@arenschaffran5286]

Nice video. I just came from the other informed video on the bushwhacker teardrop trailer. Any chance I can get your list of dealers not marking up the $5k add on? Thx

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hey Aren, prices are all over the place with what’s going on in the world. I have a lot of information but it changes daily. Can you let me know what area of the country you were in?

[@arenschaffran5286]

@@DIYOutdoorLife I live in NE Georgia and travel all over when the gas price allowed it.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@arenschaffran5286 Hufnagel and Majors in Harmony Pennsylvania has consistently had the lowest price in the country. There has never been a time where I found a dealership selling for a dollar less than their list price. I have sent a ton of people there, let them know I sent yet if you decide to go. I believe their list price was 10,800 as of yesterday. It’s a bit of a drive but it’s 33% cheaper than the southeast… take the blue ridge!

[@charlesswank6401]

Yeah no real snow out here in Cali. I'm a bit jealous I must say. Dang climate change. Plenty of sand though! Been getting in some desert trips myself. You've got moose and we've got sand worms. Big spicy ones. Shai Hulud my dude!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Haha… I really enjoyed California. I didn’t get to see any of the spicy worms but we drove up the 1 and had an amazing time. I have still yet to make it to Oregon and Washington, hopefully soon.

[@charlesswank6401]

@@DIYOutdoorLife "spicy worms", yeah, that's me letting my nerd show, equating SoCal to Dune. Because it's so hot and dry here. Spice, sand worms... I saw Death Valley for the 1st time a couple weeks back and then hit up some of my favorite haunts on 395. I didn't get to spend quite enough time in Death Valley so there's going to be another trip very soon! I'm debating CA coast-OR-WA vs. UT-CO for the "one big trip" this year. Going to have to cut it short this season and do more local get-aways I'm afraid. The cost of fuel is going to be a problem for me.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@charlesswank6401 I knew what you meant...lol I too am having to rethink travel, I cant afford the low mileage towing...

[@defend223]

I recently bought a small square drop. I know temps/conditions will vary but on 1 tank of propane, between running the fridge (battery, sure power, and propane, which propane is what I'll use) between cooking, the fridge, and the propane heat on low just at night how many days could 1-20lb tank get me with conservative use? I would love a small tongue box and dual tanks, but I don't think it'll all fit

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

What camper? Ill look up the fridge and furnace to give better numbers. Any hot h2o heater? Generally speaking, it usually lasts a lot longer than people think. You might be able to go a couple weeks without needing yo refill.

[@defend223]

It's a Gulfstream trail lite 1090, not much info out there. Small suburban water heater and propane heater, and the refrigerator of some newer Chinese version

[@defend223]

@@DIYOutdoorLife it like like a model XCD-90b

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@defend223 you are going to need to do some trial and error, but my assumption is that it's going to last longer than your thinking. As you said, I'm having a little trouble looking up your gear, but in most cases, people are getting weeks not days out of 20 pounds. I have had a lot of luck using this - amzn.to/3rl7mFf It has allowed me to track very accurately how much I'm using and eliminate the worries. I made a whole video about it on the channel, those normal pressure gauges are junk.

[@stevebailey7633]

No need to remove snow from the camper, as far as I remember, snow insulates and will actually help keep the camper warmer.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It sure does, snow is a great insulator. The issue with mine is it melts and freezes down the sides and becomes a pain. When I’m on the road, large chunks of ice fly off and become hazards.

[@janejohnson5876]

Hey, I'm a new sub and I watched "Playing With Sticks" video about the Bushwacker trailer. You of course was in the video and I had to visit your channel. Can you tell me how I can get this Bushwacker at a more affordable price?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

sure... what area of the country do you live in?

[@janejohnson5876]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Virginia

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@janejohnson5876 looking for a new one?

[@christopherle78]

Where can I download this soundtrack? Seriously.

[@gfp1011]

Another great video Brian. You are very talented at sharing your passion for the outdoors with others. It is greatly appreciated. My question is in this scenario what did you use as a bathroom?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate the support. For this particular trip, just toilet paper… lol

[@richmonroe2139]

Really?

[@richmonroe2139]

Brian wants a bj

[@emmanuelleporlier3843]

Which state are you in? I am intrigue if I could do some winter camping in Canada... if the weather is similar.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I'm the Catskills, the mountains of upstate New York. I camp in temps around -15C without trouble. You can do it!

[@emmanuelleporlier3843]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Cool! Thanx. I got my boyfriend to watch your channel to learn more as well on the camper and the thing we can do.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@emmanuelleporlier3843 that’s awesome, I hope it leads to some great adventures!

[@joaquinmisajr.1215]

Boondock was a remnant of US colonization … Bundok meaning mountain in Tagalog, with emphasis on 2nd syllable.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I love that! Bundók "remote rural area"

[@jeannesmith3709]

Yikes!!!! I'll camp in any weather, EXCEPT winter!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

There's always next year...lol

[@neverwin2518]

0:16 LOL

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

This could have turned into a different video fast...

[@gbarron9630]

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[@DIYOutdoorLife]

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