First Time Camping in my Jeep Wrangler - Exploring Back Roads

First time camping in my Jeep Wrangler and exploring some back roads in British Columbia, Canada.
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My name is Matthew and I live in a van. I lost my job due to "cut backs" from the pandemic of 2020 and decided to seriously restructure my life. I am also a single dad who needed to find a solution that would allow me to remain in my daughter's life and plan for her future. After tons of research into #vanlife, I knew it was for me.
From March 2021 until October 2021 I spent my days building out my Chevrolet Express 2500, which came to be known as "Lucky" and as of October 18, 2021 I have been living in Lucky full time.
The build was done with almost no experience on my end and I used the one incredible tool I had at my disposal - the internet - to learn what I needed to build Lucky into a very comfortable tiny home.
I have always had a bit of a passion for being in front of the camera and really enjoy capturing the world around us. This really played into how I was feeling after almost a year of working from home when I "commuted" from the bedroom to the couch. I was starting to feel extremely unhealthy, unmotivated and despondent. I HATED that, and that's not a word I like to throw around. This new lifestyle gives me opportunities I just didn't have before and I am so excited to be able to share it all with you.
I truly believe we all have the capabilities to turn our lives around, should we choose to do so - and if I can inspire you to shoot for something better then I have done a decent job and that will keep me going.
There is more to life than the consume, consume, spend, spend lifestyle I feel we have all been conditioned to follow and I just want to do the best I can for myself first and foremost. Our time is limited and I do not want to waste another second on a lifestyle that doesn't bring me joy!
Be Happy, Be Creative, Be Yourself and BE POSITIVE!

[@melisa8256]

Is it a bird, a plane… no it’s Matthew Allen here to entertain!

[@naomijones8564]

You really do.look happy when your relaxed by a lake, no work, as employer work, no ties, no people, no hustle and bustle, just you living your best life, such a good choice matthew, it really suits you, you work hard so enjoy you camp site❤❤

[@kerrymcclaren3082]

Ah!!! I LOVE THE LONGER VIDEOS!!!

[@naomijones8564]

Me too❤

[@TheLeopardGirl]

Mee too!😊

[@DoreenGregory-sj3df]

This video is only one of the reasons it’s called beautiful British Columbia. Thanks Matthew.

[@debbief2882]

Matthew, I don't tell you this enough, but your filming and editing are such works of pleasure for me. And add drone footage to that and I'm a very happy girl. Thank you for all the work you do!

[@CofRedNE]

I soooo want to visit this part of the world. You make Canada a destination to take in and appreciate. Love to Miss Penny, Mom and Dad.

[@007nadineL]

Yr very welcome here

[@staceygiometti9680]

Beautiful Filming.😊

[@MissFancyClancy]

Hands down, this is one of my favorite videos you've done! I found you to be very happy and relaxed with a lot less sarcasm which is very attractive on you. The beauty of where you camped was incredible! LOVED the stove and can't wait for when the company can ship to the US where I live. Thank you for taking us along on this trip. The sound of the water was mesmerizing and all your music was perfect. ♡

[@user-jw9cw4gd3x]

Fabulous so very Fabulous 😊 Thanks for sharing ❤

[@caroloum5323]

It never ceases to amaze me the beauty of your country. How lucky you are having this on your doorstep. What a place. Loved this video..one of many of my favourites 🏕🌲

[@inyourhomefitness2452]

Spectacular view. I don’t think it’s get any better. Enjoy and thank you for sharing your journey.

[@marconion]

These nature/exploring/camping videos are my fave. Another banger!

[@awoods9005]

I am so here for the longer videos!! I was getting discouraged by the 25 min videos. Thank you!

[@VanlifePLUS]

Aw come on! They were mostly 28 😁 😂

[@Temarama7]

@@VanlifePLUS Too many wood peckers picking at nothing

[@TheLeopardGirl]

​@@VanlifePLUS😂

[@connieshutts7074]

Matthew..the sound of the waves on the lake are so soothing..thanks for sharing. You are so lucky..😊😊

[@danielellington8407]

Love the travel videos! Makes me want to go to Canada. Beautiful country! PSA: Come on everyone let’s get Matthews views up and his subscriber numbers up. He definitely deserves all this! Love ya man! BTW awesome music!

[@xSheravenx]

Like so many other replies, I came here to say this is one of my all-time favourites of your videos! Thank you for sharing with us your little piece of heaven😊

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

GREAT episode, Matthew ...getting GRACE out on her 1st overnight adventure into the wild!🎉. BEAUTIFUL scenery and drone footage ...LUV your office view!👍💖🤗🏞️

[@debramickley2295]

Yay , a long one with nature and music , what could be better ? 🎶🌲 And Matthew and Penny 🎉 🤗💜. I enjoy your videos very much !!! Your van build 2.0 videos have given me great info and ideas for my build. Thank You for all your creativity Matthew 🙏💎

[@cherylmckay9347]

Wow what a stunning location!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us ❤

[@katherinespong]

The fire and sound of the waves ... ahhhh. Divine.

[@JoFoxynHomer]

Maybe some day, Me and Homer( my box van) will meet you and Penny at the third lake. The second lake, with only 2 campsites, are usually what I shoot for.

[@lynnfrost5244]

I now understand why you get relaxed when looking out at the calm water..it does relax you.

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

I get really excited thinking of you, Lucky, Grace, and B out boondocking close to your parents (just in case you gotta book it to grandma's house). It's the videos where you're out in nature that puts the biggest smiles on my face!

[@TheLeopardGirl]

I agree sweetie, with this vlog my heart was jumping with joy!🥰

[@kaytoka717]

Awesome camera and drone work. You are a great videographer and I enjoy your chats / music. We are blessed with nature here in Canada 🍁, get that Wrangler out working in the back country. 😂. 👍🏻❤️🤣

[@izettal6108]

What a beautiful mountain view and the lake. I'm truly jealous, but very thankful to see it through you. God Bless and thankyou for letting us take part in this beautiful moment.

[@Pammellam]

Matthew, you’ve got to carry that bear spray! When you go walking…

[@RealProVanR]

What a neat adventure. Thanks for taking us along.

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

Hello PRETTY Penny!👋💖😺🎉

[@mariaconley409]

❤ Oh, Matthew.When I saw Brooklyn running to her Grandma, it made me cry.😂

[@MsSoozy]

What an epic spot. Love seeing Grace out in her element and what she was built to do. Thoroughly enjoyed this one Matthew! Relaxing listening to the sound of the water. 😊🍀🥃

[@Pammellam]

So many lovely lakes in BC!

[@tamararummel2027]

Such a beautiful campsite. Your filmography skills makes it all the more beautiful. I really like the camp grill, perfect size for backpacking or kayak camping.

[@TheSt1ngRay]

Grace is finally off roading! Awesome!

[@janetmcburney4582]

Wonderful video. The scenery, music spot on. That stove is nifty

[@alanguile8945]

Just think, you could still be working in a garage, and sleeping on the road! Have to make do with the Jeep, glorious views, your own beach and lake side camping, oh well🤪

[@Linda-xb5ol]

Hi Matthew ❤❤❤what a beautiful camp site ❤❤❤ thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@kimberlyobrien4677]

Just breathtaking scenery for sure.

[@jacquelineeick5986]

Just Lovely....

[@AaronBlood]

mmm, buffalo chicken popcorn. cool spot. * answer to your Q. you need mustard on that hotdog!

[@TheSt1ngRay]

We need more of this type of adventures brother! Love seeing places I know I will never see in person. The area is so gorgeous!

[@patlodge8420]

Aw Beautiful Canada just love the spot where you was camping 🏕 enjoy xx

[@leigh1215]

I really like your video’s! Hope you are having a great week.

[@lauracerva9716]

What an awesome gorgeous place Canada is!

[@jackieluckyangel5610]

Absolutely gorgeous photography Matthew💞. Your private beach is a little piece of paradise (next time try levellers - or a hammock 😴🥴IYKYK). 🥰💞😘🏴‍☠️🍀

[@user-lg1gj3li9j]

You shouls get a blow up kayak so you can explore the lakes you come across. Some of those lakes are so clear that you can see to the bottom. Theyre beautiful!

[@rondar960]

A beavers paradise!

[@shadowette1950]

Jealous ❤❤ so pretty.. thanks for taking us with you!!

[@laurakane6321]

Did you say 15 dollars for the night ? Wow that is so cheap for such a gorgeous place !! Love it. Wish i was younger and stronger i would love to go camping their. But i live in Florida and i am retired with health problems so i will live it though you. Thank you for such beautiful videos Matthew.

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

Hello Matthew and Penny 😊😊

[@katherinespong]

The intro photography and music, stunning and perfect.

[@tangocreations]

now i need pringles ❤ thanks matt 😊

[@mariepalkiewicz852]

God certainly exceeded all expectations when he painted camera❤

[@anthonyrusso564]

Matthew downsizing to a “smaller” home🤣Beautiful scenery. Enjoy the solitude.

[@theaofthemountains5922]

1 of 2 , of my absolute fave places , I was in site # 8.

[@leithyoung]

Awesome filming & editing Matthew. Always a treat ❤

[@paulcockburn6291]

That's funny. Winter is finally over and you're up and the mountains looking for snow lol I'm a man

[@brendasweetapple7444]

Fantastic Video Matthew. You have done an awesome job showing us around and look forward to even more of these back road views

[@shelleydailey3310]

Matthew, that is absolutely beautiful!

[@leed119]

Very nice music and great views.

[@DallasLemieux]

Beautifully done Matthew 👍 Thk you 🙏🥰🤪

[@sheilacaine]

❤ Great video. Beautiful. Funny thing I had said to myself hmmm I wonder if Matthew ever got his gas nozzle. What, do you read my mind. 😂😂😂😂❤

[@rajanikumari3672]

Great dronework Matthew. Lovely campsite. 👍🍀

[@nailazion3113]

Hey Matthew and Penny

[@nancyschad2969]

Fire! I have built fire!

[@jacquelineeick5986]

Hi Matthew and precious penny

[@jacquelineeick5986]

Scenery Stella, then i think of Stella... ❤❤❤

[@sovereigns1grace]

I'm looking forward to you challenging Grace a little more in the future! I really thought you were going to explore the "rough" road this episode. I'm so jealous of that campsite!! Good for you taking some "me" time. And Thank You for sharing it with us!

[@TheLeopardGirl]

As he said without the Garmin it was a bit sketchy to do the rough roads, if something goes wrong there's not a soul around to help.😊

[@joanneturner4674]

Spectacular views 😊😊😊

[@cynthiadickey3055]

So glad to see you exploring the back country.BC,has so much to give in freedom

[@benoitbenoisbenoistchaine]

Awh lonelyness ..near beach water ... nothing can match it life .. jeep on the go .. no man have done but van plus.. hehe . Lets go jeep po plus

[@MrRedtaco11]

Oh that guy was talking some nonescene about the road. In your video it seemed find. I remember as a kid going out to Seymour Arm, BC to some cabins in the middle of the bush. We were driving down a logging road in the potholes were huge, heavy braking and swerving happened. We were in an 80s Buick and those weren’t small calls. By the time we got to the main road everyone was sore. So the road you were on was a bit rougher than a city back ally. It was a great video Matthew. I hope that you had a great time. Camping is so much fun and I’d wish that everyone would go out just once and try it. We’ll see you in the next one bud. HI PENNY!!!!

[@kimberlyobrien4677]

Do you have protection in case you meet up with surprise guests. Perhaps a bear that just woke up and would like to have you for lunch? 😜

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

LIKED👍

[@garynewton2016]

nice nature shot and remember out there Keep on Cooglin

[@rockysmumakagma]

Great video as always! I’d be a nervous about passing people on such a skinny road 😓 But such a beautiful night, clear sky, the moon and the fire 🔥

[@edithtrowbridge1775]

Amazon has an attachment to fit on those chairs to hold a drink.

[@donnamacleod2947]

Hi Matthew and Penny! Quality content!

[@jacquelineho8623]

OMG A Solo Camping Video 😍🥰 Absolutely loved this. That $15 campsite is a dream; wish my van could make it to those spots. Rye & coke is my fav. drink🥃. Loved this video ❤❤❤

[@VanlifePLUS]

I bet you could make it to that spot no problem!

[@TheLeopardGirl]

You can do it girl for sure!😊

[@jacquelineho8623]

@@VanlifePLUS Aww thx Matthew. Ill have to get the coordinates when I see you👐

[@jacquelineho8623]

@@TheLeopardGirl Thx so much!! ❤️My minivan wasnt made for offroad trekking but it's good to know there are some accessible sites.

[@lynnfrost5244]

Thank you for your videos..I get unwound,and even laugh..

[@roadie318]

Beautiful out there!! 😍

[@msanabria8159]

HOLAAAA MY BOY. BLESSINGS.

[@marywhite4390]

Well done! Awesome views.

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

Ending scene looks like on of those Corona commercials. About 34.31 in

[@Temarama7]

Great video The Lady at the Lake and great music 💗

[@patriciacarter4227]

Watching you eat Pringles was quality content. Quality content.

[@jeannierenton7542]

I often feel sorry for our American cousins that can’t get a delicious & I repeat delicious Coffee Crisp😋 I have a few of the little snack ones in my freezer right now, I think that’s my dessert tonight as well😂

[@zeveroarerules]

Top tip, you can use pringles chips as kindling to start a fire. :p

[@teddmorrison6763]

Beautiful footage, you should have brought your fishing pole 🎣

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

A Gramma and her grand kitten!

[@marknapier9379]

Canadar is definitely on my bucket list!

[@kerrymcclaren3082]

29:34 what a song...

[@leed119]

👍 for this new back lights.

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@VaguelyMeandering]

Wow...what a gorgeous video. The meandering, back roads wandering, all most excellent. I'm still confused how you fly the drone with no hands...I think it's voodoo...It looks as though your car camping adventure was a great success. You look SO delighted, as well you should be. Living your best life. And I'm here for it! 😊

[@tinafeatherston5129]

Fifty five minutes of Gorgeous British Columbia! You are definitely spoiling us today. And I love the sound of Future Matthew Adventures. Sign me up!

[@CreedStonegate]

consistently the best math channel on youtube!

[@JoFoxynHomer]

You can hear (sense)the relaxing breath leave your body when you sit down on the beach, familiar territory, and drink your drink. Oh, there it is. Audible when you get your chips! I get it.

[@cherylfisk7698]

Ketchup?!?!! 😖😆 Where's the MUSTARD!?!! 😂😮😅 LOL. Seriously, I haven't had Ketchup on hot dogs (or burgers) since I was a kid. Regardless, to each his own, enjoy your hot dogs! 😊. Bon Appétit!! P.S. Wow! What an awesome spot to lay your head. Beautiful lake and scenery/overall forest area. Enjoy!

[@TheLeopardGirl]

Exactly what I was thinking, "where's the mustard!"😂

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

😏not a mustard fan but ketchup....😊that's a good topping for many things and a base for a lot of really great recipes!! Homemade sloppy joes, quick, easy and delicious!!! Ketchup based with ingredients we all have in our homes or vans😉

[@canadiannat8960]

🍀🌼🍀🌼🍀 Beauty adventure!! Tho your driving on the dirt road scares me!....looks like you're going so fast!! 🙈

[@cherylfisk7698]

You probably know this already, but, just in case, ranch dip or dressing (made with Mayonnaise NOT Miracle Whip i.e. "salad dressing", which is kind of "sweet" tasting) is wonderful for dipping baby carrots, and othe vegetables as well as chips. Just saying 😊

[@TheLeopardGirl]

Oh he knows, he loves his Ranch dressing, right Matthew!😊