how I shower while living in my car + camping and making food

[@johnbecay6887]

i did what Rosa is doing--car camping-in Oregon bout 49 years ago. it was much more low key and less commercialized then as were most places. Colorado back then was mostly wide open.

[@pinkwolfink]

I appreciate all the edits & angles you do on your videos! Makes things fun to watch

[@lifeinmyelement]

I'm trying to get better at that! So thank you!!

[@JH_Productions]

This is so fun to watch a person that feels authentic and honest in their videos, it's really refreshing to watch. I'd love to hear more about your full story and how you got into car camping & when you finally took the leap to travel around the U.S. in your car.

[@lifeinmyelement]

I'm sure I'll talk about it more eventually but it involves a lot of wine and a nature documentary 😂

[@Juju-l3o]

I love how real your contents are and doesn’t give me the discovery channel documentary vibe like some other traveling channel.

[@BooyahChief]

Yep me Everytime driving sing along but with 80s/90s music because I'm old 😅

[@terryshenk1243]

You have the best way to shower of all the nomads I follow..... The food looked good, but I'm the guy that would not do the spices...Lol..... Those rest stops that say no overnight crack me up because if you do the hours you do, nobody is there to check...I did it when II used to travel to Virginia a lot....I am people shy also ♥

[@lifeinmyelement]

It's definitely a simple method but it's what I've found works well 😊 and exactly! Though Colorado has kicked me out of their rest areas in the middle of the night before 😂 but that most other states are safe

[@terryshenk1243]

@@lifeinmyelement So Colorado has people checking in the middle of the night 😂 well that sucks.

[@dtom126]

I like the Oregon analysis. Lived here for over 20 years, ready to move away. Oregon has been "Californicated".

[@lifeinmyelement]

Yea, I absolutely agree. I actually feel oddly unsafe traveling in Oregon. I'm not sure exactly why but just a weird feeling 🤷‍♀️

[@dtom126]

@@lifeinmyelement I have 5 acres on a 14'er in S Colorado. Been outfitting slowly to "van life" it and off grid the property once there. You're a comfortable soloist like me, and I wish you all the best. I'll surely keep following.

[@rolandgiroux2084]

I wish I knew you..🌹

[@lucpearson8696]

I have some tricks to have a good shower if your interested easy setup cheap to do!

[@Juju-l3o]

Only part of Oregon I like is Astoria, it’s so beautiful, peaceful and doesn’t even feel like Oregon if that makes sense.

[@pumpupthevolume4775]

Very true about Oregon not feeling wild. It's mostly because it was bought out by timber companies because of all the great Doug Fir so there are no real wild forests left. It's also a heavy private property state for that same reason and people have homes along the beach and along the rivers. Access to many places is limited because they are landlocked by private property. There were magical wild places in Oregon but they are long gone.

[@chefofchaosvlogs8073]

Loved this video , reminded me of when I was at Vancouver Island . Awesome filming of the Starfish , such great colour . All though there is clouds , it's still a beautiful place.

[@robertmyers4664]

I haven’t spent nearly the time in Oregon as you but I did feel at sometimes I could get away from people. Though to be fair I was there in peak wildfire season. I don’t know, it sucks, but Idaho feels the same way on weekends. People are finally realizing the outdoors is amazing and there are too many of them.

[@timothymuldoon]

The old milk jug shower. Works surprisingly well. We need so little in reality.

[@stacey7296]

First time catching your video's and I must say you are so brave! I often thought about van life or traveling like that but I feel like I would be to scared to sleep in my vehicle at random places by myself. But, loved your video and look forward to more!

[@ericchilver9113]

1:35 cool how your side doors open up like that, we don’t have that model out here, oh just looked we do have that model car here, the steering wheel is on the right side of the car too. 😅😂…🇦🇺🇺🇸👍 4:50 love spicy , bought six different chilli plants today, I was looking for paprika and found some different chilli with varying heat levels. 7:36 😅😀😂🤣 Found your channel today, you tell em, lol , liking your attitude big time. I’ll plant a seed of thought, you’ll love Australia.

[@momana550]

Your video editing is on fire. How fantastic you found that water pipe. Elrond and you had a day of beauty. Your meal looks amazing. I can’t do spicy. But, I could make it work. I love noodles {who doesn’t}. We’re getting rid of nature. So sad 😢. Wow, those starfish!

[@midwestforever]

Healing from a broken foot. Love seeing these videos of the great outdoors. Can’t wait to get back out there! ❤❤❤❤

[@lifeinmyelement]

Oh no! I hope it heals fast and well ❤️

[@midwestforever]

❤️

[@thelonglife5772]

I was a wildland firefighter in Oregon … Oregon has plenty of incredible wilderness just make sure you have extra fuel cans : You are at the Beach ;-)

[@Rollergirl601]

I think most of the coast feels that way but once you move inland more there are some incredible areas to explore!

[@danbar32]

When my water heater died I would fill a cooler with water and heat the water much like you did, then use a solo cup to pour over me. Love your videos.

[@nacho_panda26]

Having a break from deep cleaning my home to watch ❤ what a great way to have a break 😊

[@lifeinmyelement]

Hey, look at us. Both cleaning our homes 😊 thank you for being here!

[@nacho_panda26]

@@lifeinmyelement such a coincidence that I started to clean my home today and you post a video of you cleaning yours lol 😂

[@mikiej901]

Thanks for another fun video! I love how creative you are with cooking. Especially when you don’t have the all of correct ingredients, it still often looks delicious. Btw, I really tried to be a gentleman like Nick and look away when you showered. Lol.

[@terryshenk1243]

Yeah, she always makes me hungry with what she puts together on her tail-gate, gotta love it....

[@granvillej3316]

My dear you find some day to share you love of the outdoors everyday and something I want to do so much you make me smile and I can’t wait to see another video by you thanks so much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lifeinmyelement]

I do love the outdoors so so much and I'm glad I get to share that with you! ❤️

[@luigifoppiani5034]

Ciao Rosa and thank you so much for this video... yesss i see you that you was eating le Pappardelle De Cecco, well you called noodols large, we called Pappardelle, they are delicious, you make me hungry seeing you eating,bythe way you are always very pretty and nice... the landscape of Oregon are amazing... Ciao and see you next time... BIG HUG !!!!!!!

[@lifeinmyelement]

Honestly, I wasn't even going to try to pronounce the noodles lol I would've butchered it! Hugs right back to ya ❤️

[@luigifoppiani5034]

@@lifeinmyelement thanks Rosa...your kindness made my night !!!!! big big Hug !!!!

[@milot2311]

Great Travel log - Vlog - keep going - your living the life I wish I had done in my 20's - I'm going to view all of your creative videos - vicariously - adventurously - Thank you, from a man in his latter years ( you took a heroic leap many of us only dream of doing) - GO Rosa ! 👍👣🚙

[@nickdavis8467]

Hi Rosa, another beautiful and entertaining video, I looked away while you showered being the gentleman I am, have to agree with Morris, great production quality. All the very best to you, from Nick in the UK x

[@lifeinmyelement]

Awww that's actually very sweet of you! I hope it didn't make you uncomfortable. It's just a part of my life in a car ❤️

[@tiffanicurtis3324]

I agree. I grew up in Oregon and I agree with that. In the small town I grew up we had to pay to camp and it was sketchy. Nothing happened when we were there, but is sketchy now. Now their is an island to camp on. Didn't even that island was there growing up. Really nice, but complicated scheduling ferry rides. Even to do town events there cost an arm and a leg. Halloween will cost locals a small fortune Halloween Town (Disney movie if you know you know). Also we had 3 subways on the same courner. Some people have Star Bucks we had Subways. 🤣

[@risacademics]

Hello miss Water is a big deal for me. Just say respect to your video about your tats. I teach your choices. Absolutely why your choices are amazing miss. I live in Japan and am returning to Washington as a credentialed CA teacher. Enough said. I wish to connect you to one if my girl staff so there is no creepiness. Wish to protect you on your adventures. Very proud of you miss and your choices. . 🐺

[@user-zl6cl1ql3n]

Did it nice job cleaning up the ride

[@lifeinmyelement]

Thanks! Elrond deserves to look his best 😊

[@rivasmp]

WOW......Another Great Video...noodles looks Good........I enjoy your videos..........Thanks for sharing

[@lifeinmyelement]

Noodles are always my happy food ❤️ thanks for watching!

[@highdesertforester]

Go east of the Cascades in Oregon. That's where the wild places are. Much more wild than Washington.

[@mikeb3603]

Great video! Highly entertaining! Love the noodles. Saw one when you made Ramen. Excellent! Thanks!

[@lifeinmyelement]

I just really like noodles. A lot lol I could eat them everyday

[@billjones6106]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Very entertaining and great nature shots.

[@UTeeNye]

I agree oregon sucks when it comes to freedom to roam and rest. Everywhere you go you have to pay to camp out. Fees….fees again. That is why sometime s i prefer the desert.

[@davidbaldwin6661]

Just posting a Hi to help the channel. I'll be looking forward to future adventures!

[@lifeinmyelement]

You're the best ❤️

[@sedge8975]

Amazing video like always. Really enjoyed it

[@lifeinmyelement]

Thank you 🥹

[@ronaldbucchino1086]

You always look presentable!!!

[@rrrrrrtt1]

That was such a great video! The noodles look so delicious. Congrats on your shower style. Another great song list for travel has been revealed. ---Also, lol @ "the phauhk it is!" --- until the next viewing :)

[@lifeinmyelement]

Anything with noodles is usually great. I loveeee noodles lol and rest areas with no overnight parking is just dumb. That's the whole point!! Lol

[@regmountain2224]

The Joni Mitchell 1970's Big Yellow Taxi...They Paved Paradise And Put Up A Parking Lot... It Came TRUE...

[@Toomuchgearguy]

Such an awesome ride for traveling. So much room. I had it for 9 years and traveled all over

[@jack-np9nh]

Awesome video!

[@awalktowardsglory]

Thanks for the heads up on Oregon.

[@Tumbleweed5150]

I agree that camping on or near the beach in Oregon isn't the best. ;) I much prefer going inland of I-5, into the National Forests. I am most familiar with the Cougar Reservoir area, east of Eugene on the OR 126, but have wild-camped in a few different areas where I found off-main-road spots that were very beautiful, and by going up higher, I get away from the crowds, as most seem to want to camp down by a river, lake, or stream.

[@Shel731]

Well that sucks! I’ve got a trip to Oregon end of May, but I DID book a campsite since I have no clue where to overnight camp and good thing since it looks impossible there. But I will see a beach too lol❤

[@lifeinmyelement]

I'm so glad you booked a campsite! Honestly worth it. Sleeping in random pullout right off a highway is not the best sleeping conditions! I hope you have so much fun!!

[@donwyates]

That was a nice shot at the water pipe with the sunrays.😊 In regards to the CO & OR commercialization of natural areas, I suppose they do that to capture those tourist dollars. They want you to drop into town, drop some cash, and move on down the road to the next tourist trap. Camping, instead of a motel or B&B stay, would take money away from those business owners. It's a shame, but just like anywhere else, some will spoil it for the rest. That was a tasty looking pot-o-noodles you made. 🤤 Though I would've spontaneously combusted from that much red pepper flakes. 🥵💥🔥

[@rosevilleca38.75]

You can buy a cheap shower bag with a short hose and nozzle. fill it with hot water or lay it on the car in the hot sun. Then put it on your hatchback door to shower neatly.

[@lifeinmyelement]

I actually used to have a Coleman solar shower bag! I personally didn't like it. It took too long to heat up and just didn't work well for me! But I know it works great for some people

[@tikoy1955]

Great video. That sucks on the cloudy beaches. Oregon use to a very liberal state and doesn’t make sense on the strict rules now. I have recipes that call for dark and light soy sauce however in West Central Texas good luck on it. I guess the next time I go to Metroplex I need to go to H Mart to find. Lol

[@lifeinmyelement]

Oh I love H mart!! There's just some ingredients you can't get at like Safeway or Wal-Mart lol

[@Biggiiful]

Oregon used to be a liberal state, but now it's a "liberal" state. Lots of "liberal" ideas nowadays are heading in illiberal directions. Not a fan of conservatives either. I like actual old school liberalism. Liberty being a key part of that idea.

[@mikemurphymagic]

True about Oregon, but I still can't wait to go back. I like my Ford Explorer for the SUV life, but now I'm developing Element Envy. I like how the side doors open, the split hatchback / tailgate to sit and cook. Easier to crawl in back with no center console. And -- mostly -- it looks so much easier to clean! Anyway -- how did you live without flip flops??! hahaha 3OH!3 :)

[@lifeinmyelement]

Trust me lol my goal in life is to get everyone to love the Element as much as I do ❤️ I'm glad it's slowly working on you lol my flipflops broke last summer and I forgot they existed I guess 😂

[@franrichards5131]

Great vid ✌️💜

[@PrplAngl]

Beautiful there!

[@Jesskox]

Loving your content!!

[@lifeinmyelement]

Thank you 🥹

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

Hi Rosa, I've been scrolling all your videos since 8mos ago but I didn't see any video of your van tour. Pls reply with a link of your van tour. Your new sub here. 😊

[@Retired-nohurry]

Eastern oregon is less crowded and doesn’t feel like California lite.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Very true! I spent sometime in painted hills and owyhee canyonlands and loved it ❤️

[@Shandyg4]

one time i camped at a rest area like that with some rainbow kids we got sprinklered on in the middle of the night.. Try heart mountian antaloupe refuge.. theres a hot spring threre..

[@MichaelBouchicas]

Elron thanks you very much 😊❤😊

[@cliffpearce9043]

Yep you look great 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Christiananeriz235]

I love the car. What is the make and model? Great vids by the way. I just found your channel.

[@lifeinmyelement]

He's a 2009 Honda Element ❤️

[@purplemaninsj2782]

You should do a on the road cooking videos. Just tell us the ingredients as you put them in😁

[@suefleming]

I would love to live your life if I had the courage !!!!❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE YOU ROSA !!!!

[@zahrarazak1646]

Happy Sunday❤

[@zahrarazak1646]

So pretty ❤

[@jasonjones5213]

My cousin is from Oregon, he usually comes up to Montana for the summer.Except right now we're getting smoke from Canada.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Ohhhh I love Montana, great freaking state. Is Canada having bad fires right now??

[@jasonjones5213]

Ya, you can't even see up into Glacier.

[@WitchOvTheeWood]

Oregon has no camping signs everywhere to help keep the areas from being overrun by tweakers. I agree, it sucks, but it’s better than having all of the outdoor areas overrun like downtown Portland is.

[@robford3211]

@ WitchoftheWood the fact that so called ‘ tweakers’ are exploding reflects on the fact that as rich as America is economically it’s one of the poorest countries in the world in terms of supports for trauma, mental illness and Drug addiction

[@cliffpearce9043]

And you cook to wow 😊😊😊

[@paigelineberry7951]

Great channel! I need to know about your “bathroom solutions” and washing dishes in your setup. I realize that these are not super sexy topics so you may not want to share, but any pro tips would be greatly appreciated.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Well my bathroom is just public restrooms, or nature. And I just wipe my dishes down with paper towels and water. I'll do a deep clean of them like once a month but they are all non stick so pretty easy to clean.

[@rolandgiroux2084]

You’re awesome…🥰

[@stevevp2002]

OMG, that was the most precious and hilarious moment of my week, how you stop mid sentence and consume a giant cluster of noodles and then start talking again. I love the dishes you come up with, and might try some of them, although refried beans and olives are two things that don't make the cut for me.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Oh come on! You gotta give them another try! Refried Beans and Olives are 2 of my favorite things!!

[@snickers_pickle5259]

I am a meat eater but your vegetarian van recipes look amazing. Do you have a favorite list of places to go? Particularly ones in the northeast with little people around.

[@lifeinmyelement]

I respect all diets. Honestly I became a vegetarian at 10 so I don't remember what I'm missing lol I'm going to be honest. I don't know the northeast camping/hiking scene very well. I struggled living in a car out there.... and there are so many people.

[@heygorlhey]

Maybe the sunrise was a little disappointing. 🤷‍♀️ But that car jam session was 🔥 as always...😂❤

[@lifeinmyelement]

Not all sunrises can be pretty! And thanks, music keeps me going ❤️

[@richardlemrise496]

My big question is... how do you clean your cooking pans?

[@CharlesCayton-vz2hd]

I like your video I pushed the follow button 😊

[@robertmyers4664]

“This is the best I’ve looked in weeks” -says the always beautiful adventure buddy of my dreams

[@KamachoMan09]

Too cute. You're an inspiration to many others with your tats and random adventures. Keep up the good work, and always keep your head up! I like that you're a sunset seeker and a singer! ( >.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Awww thank you 😊 I appreciate your kind words!!

[@KamachoMan09]

@@lifeinmyelement You're very welcome. Kawaii desu ne~

[@mohammadhairul8739]

Hi rossa❤❤❤...i like you smile❤❤

[@lifeinmyelement]

Thank you ❤️

[@GoEagles1028]

Yeah, you gotta be careful with those random pullouts, they can get a little messy. A day at the beach is still a day at the beach. So jealous

[@tulip5210]

my question is how do you go about the restroom

[@Black.Rose89-n1r]

Ok so loved ur video as usual, at this point feel like im simping so ill leave it at that 😂

[@rodhelms-yt2pk]

I went to a dollar store and nought a metal cooking pot maybe 3 gallons and heat a bit and a small cooking pan yep floor mat on the ground and fip away

[@garthprice6402]

Hello from New Zealand

[@Sickzzy]

How do you stay cool at night or warm during the night if it gets cold?

[@lifeinmyelement]

I mean, warm during the day is just layers and a good jacket. Cool at night is way tougher during summer. But I stay north in the summer, which keeps it bearable.

[@xmo552]

How do you afford it?? As in living out there? It's a serious genuine question as I've often wondered. I'd love to be able to do it. And, how do you fit in a love life?

[@lifeinmyelement]

I've done a lot of seasonl jobs at different National Parks through coolworks. I also did gig work like instacart and doordash during covid. And now I'm doing youtube! If you're thinking of starting out, I highly recommend looking on coolworks for a job in a park you want to see! A lot of them provide housing and meals and it's a nice way to ease into the lifestyle! And I'm very single. I tried dating on the road but I've found that I'm happiest alone. But that's just me!

[@xmo552]

@@lifeinmyelement Cool thanks. I appreciate your reply. For me it's one of those dreams I'd like to live out, but I have alot of things I'm trying to accomplish right now. Material things don't *define* me, but I do have a bunch of things I know I don't need.... it's a want. Although I can unload if the world falls apart again. I like to pretend I live like you on the weekends or those few vacation days off I can get. I tend to drive up or down the coast until I lose cell signal and then I'm happy. Or, I'll go into the mountains or take a hike. Anywhere I have no signal I'm happy because I get that feeling like when it's the last day of school and you get home and dump your backpack off your shoulders. No signal = the world can fall apart and I don't give a shit. If work can't get a hold of me, cool, nobody is going to die. F the world. I often wish I could go back pre cell phones and net; I CAN live without it. This all sounds sad cheeks and depressing but I'm "saying" it with a smile. I'm sure you understand. 😁 And hey never turn down some good and healthy 👉👌.

[@realMDizzy]

Do you think your car is stealth enough to just pull up to normal neighborhoods and just park there and sleep?

[@lifeinmyelement]

I've done that quite a bit actually. Especially in the beginning of my travels, I've slept in lots of neighborhoods. As long as there's street parking and not a lot of lights it's easy. Plus like 11pm to 6am is a sweet spot you can usually get away with

[@gregrenoud]

I'm confused here in Oregon. The sun comes up in the east. The Pacific Ocean is to the west. Just saying

[@deandee8082]

they do this because the homeless will set up tent cities, they wont hassle you for staying a night or two for sure, that's what its for travelers resting.. sings are for those who want to homestead .. I had a motorcycle in the back of my truck at a rest stop in Oregon, I was at a race down in las vegas, couldn't drive the full leg, pulled in about midnight, I drove all the way back to where the truckers are cuz it was darker, about 3 am a state patrol knocked on the window said hey man, don't mind if you get some sleep but please don't park back here with the big trucks.. so I moved a little ways and went back to sleep... I've put up tents at rest stops .. slept in the uni rest rooms in idaho, heated .. locked the doors.. slept real good too .. pitched in macdonalds yards too, I just don't care ... :-)

[@wrongway100]

Yes you did a great job cleaning. But you're a lot prettier. I think you're a darling girl keep on camping on my friend

[@lifeinmyelement]

Awww well thank you! Elrond and I are gonna keep camping as long as we can ❤️

[@user-uc5ky8cj8h]

Do you have a fridge?

[@TUMMELV]

11:31 run little dude!

[@richardlemrise496]

No cheese?

[@debbyemccandless7981]

Just discovered you - love your channel. Do you use any special shower items or products ? Thanks for keeping it real !!!!!!!

[@mikeflores440]

Go to California next.

[@lifeinmyelement]

I was there for awhile a couple months ago. I probably won't be back for a few months 😊

[@jadegreenery]

what kind of car is that ?

[@DorothyMartin-k9t]

Honda Element

[@bubblesrcshed]

Do you do some kind of work on the road to pay for your travels?

[@lifeinmyelement]

Right now I'm living off my savings and trying to make youtube work. But before I did seasonal work at National Parks, and gig work like Doordash and Instacart. I can always go back to that if youtube doesn't work out ❤️

[@Sickzzy]

Where are you currently, oregon still?

[@lifeinmyelement]

I'm still in the PNW! just moving around a lot

[@susana301301]

So much fresh running water. Why not shower at the water source you went to, the water may be cold but easier overall. You could wash your clothes at the same time. Looks like you'd feel at home 200 years ago.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Honestly that water was freezing. It looked inviting but would've been a very uncomfortable shower for me. I do prefer being in nature to developed areas ❤️

[@maricor4791]

Oregon has alot of homeless people, thus no overnight parking.

[@LA32319]

Yum soft boiled eggs yas!

[@truthprevail7253]

You are so cute. Please be careful out there

[@IronMatixXP]

Very "yummy" video from start to finish. I think I liked it a little too much....

[@dennissmith224]

Oregon sun rises ??? The sun rises in the East and sets in the West ! Oregon's on the West side of USA .

[@softdrinkking]

You need a burger. Girl your making me hungry

[@DorothyMartin-k9t]

She doesn't eat meat

[@RyanD123]

Your rant about Oregon feels like Colorado....and Oregon feels commercialized, it's not wild, it's not natural.... Soooooo you kinda mean Oregon doesn't feel like .......Utah? :D

[@lifeinmyelement]

Oregon doesn't feel like Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Alaska, ya know... the good states 😂

[@martinyeakay2260]

You look fine to me 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜 and gorgeous

[@lifeinmyelement]

It's all the dry shampoo in my hair 😂😂

[@martinyeakay2260]

@@lifeinmyelement hi