Kei Truck Camping Trip into the Mountains

[@autoboybv]

More work and less talk, is what you need. Every episode you complain about something. Everybody is guilty, but you!

[@Mikefestiva]

Have you ever considered if you can’t say anything nice just don’t say anything at all. That’s some good advice you may want to consider more in your life 👍

[@MickyBellRoberts]

@@Mikefestivahahaha

[@georgerogers542]

If you don’t like his content then don’t watch it I’m sure he would not miss you!

[@dlmurray55]

@@Mikefestiva Hey new to trucks and off-roading, I don't plan on doing it much as my Suzuki is more for road use. My question is I didn't pick a diff lock as I found a almost new looking carry with low miles, will a winch like yours be enough to get us out of being stuck without a diff lock?

[@BricoleurTV]

@@dlmurray55 A winch will always pull you out regardless of propulsion (FWD, diff-locks or just a normal Honda Civic), the question is how often you have to use it…

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Mike, don't feel bad about not being promoted. KZbin has become almost a waste of time trying to search for specific content. The crap they promote when you view the channel anonymously is just ridiculous.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! Yes seems like YT only shows a smaller portion of my subscribers my new content. I do appreciate having long time subscribers like you 👍 have a great weekend!

[@99Projects]

KZbin doesn’t push content from creators, it pulls content to viewers based on what they like to watch. Another way to think of an algorithm is just your audience.

[@j.r.millstone]

That's living, right there. I could spend my whole life doing what you are in this video.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

@@99Projects Most assuredly it does! Just log onto KZbin anonymously and anyone can see it. You can't have any cookies or tracking because that's how they follow you.

[@vorhese]

This would be a totally righteous show on PBS 40 years ago. That's a compliment. Instant coffee is fantastic with a bit of honey and H+H. Also it continues to amaze me that there are supposed nature lovers who trash their spots.

[@earnestmatlock9694]

Mike that is true living. The camper idea with the kei truck is a great way to go. Also cooking outdoors always beats indoor cooking .

[@WayneHamill-z9e]

Mike I have missed your videos. I use to look forward to your amazing adventures with your brother. I hope you can find more time to make some more. Thanks again for taking us along.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Wayne! I really appreciate it man 👍 Hopefully I can got my brother back out on a camping trip this summer 😊

[@WayneHamill-z9e]

You and your brother have such a wonderful relationship. I’m happy for you both. Keep up your videos.

[@Slabforkhomestead]

A new Kei Kamper video! Excellent!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks! 👍

[@quarlow1215]

You are so right about just getting a little alone time. I was with my wife and kids 24/7 aside from work. Never ever got some me time. A few hours or a day or two to clear my head and just unwind. It was very hard on my mental health and probably kept me from being the best dad/husband/human I could have been. But I would have felt too guilty taking time for myself because the way I was raised you put everyone else ahead of yourself. Wish id known how to smell the roses and sip the coffee. So glad to see you taking some time for yourself.

[@_autoverse]

Looks like you had a nice chilled out little trip, makes me want to get out into my local forests.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! Yes definitely get out and do some camping 😊👍

[@HijetHijinks]

I love these videos. They always make me want to build a solar powered camper to make my Hijet into a mini SHTF bug out vehicle, even though all of the camping I'm doing these days is dispersed ADV motorcycle camping. Your videos are always simple, honest and relaxing.

[@outbacktrekking3713]

I started watching 29 minutes after you posted. There was60 views. When I was done, there were over 500! Thank you, Mike. That's pretty country down that way. That mtn pass is a favorite of mine. Feed the algorithm!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! Yes it is beautiful down that way. Eastern Washington is always awesome as well, I just don’t know if I will ever take the little Kei truck that far, especially the pass would be really really slow 🤣

[@FlawedOffroad]

This makes me realize just how badly I need to do the same thing... I have never done a solo camping trip to be honest, but my Lady likes coming along. Thanks for always being real and cleaning up campsites, I do the same thing. Cheers Mike.

[@TheJohn8765]

Solo is *great*. A week or two by yourself in the boonies with minimal contact is soul cleansing. Just you, nature, and critters. Highly recommended.

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@TheJohn8765 I get such a small amount of time off work so I usually bring my lady with when I do

[@stefantrnacek1394]

That is stunningly beautiful countryside. I also much prefer paper maps.

[@tkskagen]

More reason to LOVE the Olympic Peninsula for the scenery and adventure!

[@donaldhalls2189]

The camper is a great set up, and the cooking looks great, certainly looks like your having a great weekend, 🎉 thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@RobertBeckk]

Yay. Mike uploaded. I'll watch right when I get home from work.

[@mammut1291]

Sweet video to start the weekend. Thanks for sharing, Mike

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking it out! Have a great weekend 👍

[@erda2072]

Beautiful country! Fantastic idea to take a day off work, and go camping and fishing!

[@jachtserviceflevoland8633]

Thank you Mike, you inspired me to buy a KEI truck too.

[@markh5818]

I like your mini truck videos... I have a 2002 carry and live in New Zealand. I do missions like this with my 9 year old a lot. We live off grid in the wilderness

[@markrichards3747]

Great video, Mike! I'm a coffee snob and until recently have been using a great little thermal insulated french press. Now I am using a pour over unit called Big Joe. You can make a cup or a quart with it. Clean up is easier than the French press too as you use a paper filter you can toss in the trash. Made in the US, too! Besides hitting the like button is to have your viewers watch the video to the very end. Or so I have been told.

[@simonwoolley592]

Great comment,also coffee filters and contents can be dried and used as fire lighters , interactive algorithm stimulus package comment.😮

[@jonmac155]

You're deep in Squatch country Mike. Great camping hack - get some rubbing alcohol and paper towels for cleaning dishes. Degreases and you don't have to dry because it evaporates. I'm a trucker and have used this for years. Make sure you don't get the medicated type and not the 99% as it evaporates to quickly. If you can only get the 99% just go 50/50 with water. Great content.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you!!

[@timothywilliams2021]

Interesting idea. Don't think I'd use it on cast iron pans though.

[@jonmac155]

@@timothywilliams2021 LOL. Yes. Water.

[@young11984]

Im not a big coffee guy but if i have the urge for some im not heating water or waiting for a coffee maker, i have Folgers instant and Cappachino that works perfect with the 125* water out the sink. Nothing like breaking away for a couple days, nowhere special to be and cooking on a fire or as you did on a little camp stove. Waking up to nature sure makes me appreciate how lucky i am to live in the country and on 12 acres with the closest house over 1/4 mile away.

[@TerraMagnus]

Next time you toss anything savory in a pan, especially mushrooms, try a splash of cooking sherry. If you’re anything like me you’re going to make sure a little bottle ends up in your load out.

[@sjoemie_himself]

Cool adventure Mike with beautiful scenery. I would'nt say I'm jealous but maybe a bit bummed that we don't have such crazy outdoors like you do. It's all just pretty much flat around here and NO WAY you're allowed to just pick a spot to set up camp for the night. And I even live pretty rural for Dutch standards. Anyway.. thanks for taking us along and keep up the good work. Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video! I spent a a few weeks in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 when I was 18. Mainly Amsterdam and took a train out to Zandvoort, my friends and I were on a major budget but did manage to get over to Cologne Germany for a few days. Definitely had some fun times 😊👍

[@sjoemie_himself]

@@Mikefestiva Ah yes.. the 'sin city' of the Netherlands, Amsterdam 😁 I seems that most people who visit the Netherlands have to go to Amsterdam. I kinda get it but also think that if you just visit Amsterdam you're missing out on a lot of what the Netherlands also can be like. It's a small country yes but with a lot of variety.. just mostly flat.. If you ever come across the big pond again shoot me a message, maybe we can arrange a nice stay for you.

[@teenslain]

Absolutely stunning, great stuff, Mike! 🙌🏼

[@jasongarland3165]

Mike I'm always jealous of the forests near your home. I'm in DFW and what passes for trees here is laughable. Watching your videos makes me miss back home in East Texas where all the pine trees are huge and all over everywhere

[@joell439]

Thanks Mike for another terrific ride-along. I was able to get some relaxing in just watching you soak up nature. My mind had no trouble filling in the smells and sounds. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on Joel! Glad you enjoyed my video 😊👍

[@MarkEye-r5d]

I thank that if more people would just relax, like you do everyone would live long and enjoy one another again. Love your videos keep up the work!

[@Paul-The-Searchlightpiper]

Great video you have a great weekend my friend and be safe out there

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks, you too!

[@gurumoorthy6766]

Bro I am India I continue watching your video your mini truck very super and continue this vlogs including mini truck bro👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊

[@vedaruiz7601]

Natural teacher this guy. He oozes knowledge and life experience.

[@fallsroad]

Can't go wrong with a camping, off roading, fishing and cooking video. Thank you for sharing your road trip.

[@wakelystephenson7863]

These are my favorite videos :) thank you!

[@geoffburrill9850]

Great to see you out and about enjoying yourself in your camper. We all need some time to appreciate nature. Over here you need permits to fish, permits to camp, permits to have any fun 😢

[@staudenmaierca]

Excellent video Mike. Thank you for bringing me along in that beautiful part of our country!

[@Mikefestiva]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

[@AnthonySedivec]

3rd time catching this video on KZbin. Happy Trails Mike. ❤😊❤

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 glad you enjoyed my video!

[@yoti-fab]

Those sandwiches have me drooling!

[@ExplorethePNW]

Heck yeah. Mike uploaded another video! You popped up on my notifications but wasnt able to watch until now after work 😁👍 Another awesome video as always Mike! Love the content man

[@54mgtf22]

Love the kei camper. 👍

[@timt3623]

10/10 as always!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊

[@Wil_Liam1]

Crossing that washout and continuing on is one of the things that I like about Mikies channel... He is willing to ride beyond,or build beyond where others quit,turn around,or leave off.. I could not have turned back and not crossed that washout and seen what was beyond it... Also,anytime one comes across a body of water and its covered in flies,mosquitoes, water bugs,etc,and nothing is hitting them then you're wasting you time teying to fish there as there's nothing in there to catch if they aren't hitting live flies... js..

[@seawench555]

Hey Mike, we had a light blue Suzuki carry van, it was rounded on top, so I called it the pregnant baked bean on rollerskates, I loved that little van, we camped in her lots of times. Then someone stole her and burnt it out, we were shattered. Thanks for sharing 🇦🇺I keep an oyster knife too, best munching on fresh oysters while I'm fishing.😲

[@cfras_]

Great to see you getting the K camper back out. Great video man. Enjoyed it.

[@SiteUnscene]

At least you live where you can tolerate being outside and you have such grand nature nearby to enjoy.

[@paulwatts905]

Fantastic video Mike, very jealous of your lovely country and your camping set up. Enjoy 👍

[@gliOrtidiMauro]

Meraviglioso 👍👍💙

[@practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962]

What a cool adventure

[@okatashiyoniku]

As far as I know, you are the No. 1 person on this KZbin channel who has been modifying light trucks and enjoying them in a meaningful way. Not only that, it's also amazing that you are involved in various activities. I respect your car life and watch it.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new light truck video! They are very versatile 😊👍

[@dougtravins9624]

Beautiful country! Nice video shoot too. Thanks Mike!

[@TurboDog73TX]

Love the Kei camper stuff Mike! Thanks.

[@skipwalker3269]

Great hanging out with you Mike! My Templar 250X model is doing fantastic, Thanks for the Heads-up On a great little 250 !

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Love this video @Mike!!! Always makes my day when one of your videos pops up in my feed! Thankfully I still get notified.

[@Mikefestiva]

Glad to hear it!

[@georgerogers542]

Got to love a sunny day in the wettest mountains in the north west!

[@eagle4226]

It was relaxing and refreshing to watch

[@NOAH_HINMAN]

i love videos like this its so relaxing

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Noah 😊👍 Have a great weekend!

[@Sr-ps5eo]

I've loved all of your little camping adventures so far, this one is no exception! I hope you can get together with your brother at some point to do another group camping trip, always fun to see both perspectives

[@kirkwd8829]

Awesome video. Appreciate all you do. Naturally there will always be some Debbie downers. Love seeing you innovate, review, and show the great outdoors. Keep up the good work.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Great video Mike.Thanks for sharing your awesome area with us.Happy Trails.

[@Thatusernameisnotavailable.]

I couldn't agree more with almost every statement in this video. Mike, your a good man. Thank you for your content. I've enjoyed every video.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it 👍😊

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

I like disappointing the coffee snobs, all I drink is instant coffee! So much cleaner and quicker!

[@thebigdustin]

Well hello Mike. Time to watch the video!

[@dogpotter]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@4X4Grandpa]

Hey Mike, welcome back! Just wanted to say thank you for continuing to make this content. Today has been a rough day dealing with mental health, but you’ve brought me some peace before work. Thank you

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! Sorry today was stressful for you, hopefully tomorrow will be a better day 😊 PS I have been posting videos every other Friday ( different content then Kei trucks ) but I do plan on making more with my Kei truck camper this Summer. I’m glad you enjoyed this video 👍

[@4X4Grandpa]

@@Mikefestiva all is well Mike, going to work helped clear my mind a little. Thank you though:) I’ll be checking out more content before work tomorrow, I look forward to it! I am still hoping to get a Kei truck in the near future to do stuff like this! You are a huge inspiration

[@Wildlandfirefighting]

Thanks Mike 😊

[@acuraintegrar5]

Great vid mike 🍻

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my mini truck video. 😊👍

[@Swamp-Fox]

Great way to spend a day off! I am a fan of paper maps as well.

[@galaxyon6030]

I find this video simple, but great. The way you direct the video, I really feel like I went on an adventure. I really enjoyed watching it.

[@gh0stEDC]

Been lookin at a lot of kei trucks camping vids lately and coming across this video was awesome 😎👍 to say the least, really enjoyed the video brutha

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video 👍 I have about 5 other Kei truck camping videos on my channel. My brothers channel also have some Kei truck videos you probably would like, his channel is Olympic Overland 😊

[@delta34golf]

Wow Mike, that's my little hidden spot! There is an awesome little water fall there too. Way cool, but don't tell people where that spot is, because it's awesome and its quite the gem of a spot I think. :) The biggest thing I wish more people did is pick up after themselves. I have this thing, leave it better than you found it. It's a sad shame that some people have to go up and make a mess. Sad shame. Thanks for being awesome and thanks for the suggestion on the welder.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! Yes no worries I always keep the locations to my self, never want to blow out these special places by telling where they are. That’s just about as important to me as leaving a campsite cleaner then when I find it 😊👍 We definitely are on the same page. I do wish more people on social media would not give locations to special places. Take care 😊

[@steffen1182]

thanks for taking us on your trip!

[@corynoseworthy3838]

I really like the reason for a solo trip. I think we all need to get away from time to time for a reset. Love the videos Mike and it really inspires me to build my own small camper for my mini truck something I’ve always wanted to do. Take care and thanks again for the video 👌👌

[@Z00111111]

I appreciate you leaving the site cleaner than you found it. It's shocking how little respect some people have. Love your little camper too. This is the first video of yours I've seen, but I'm going to check more out.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos! I really appreciate it. Yes I always try to pick up trash when I’m out camping 😊👍

[@Sniperman1238]

Mike I love your videos and always look forward to your videos.

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Great video. Really agree to with you on getting away from it! Thank you!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Chris! Have a great weekend man 😊👍

[@AnthonySedivec]

Happy Trails , enjoy visiting with you.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man 😊👍

[@craigwaythomas1219]

Nice one Mike. Beautiful place and cool little camper!

[@danielcloutier6431]

Great video as always, Mike!

[@DecayWithUs]

Hey alright, the forest janitor has returned! You cook better than me out camping then I do at home!

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha 🤣 Thanks for checking out my new video 👍 Hopefully we can meet up and camp sometime this summer!

[@DecayWithUs]

Yeah man! I haven't used my camper forever

[@DISCOSHOEBOX]

Awesome video Mike. I love the kei truck camper - these kei trucks are really starting to get popular everywhere now.

[@laurencekoetsier]

Hi Mike, really enjoy the videos. Usually you re working around your land or doing projects after work hours, so nice to see you relax a bit too!

[@dogpotter]

Beautiful scenery

[@RobertBeckk]

Your ice rant is spot on.

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha 🤣 the price for 3/4 of a bag is getting ridiculous these days!

[@harryvanvliet881]

Great work as always, enjoyed this episode over simple dinner and watching you cooking made me hungry again!. The scenery and the solitude of your destinations were a good wind-down from a busy week. I am planning to build a lightweight camper along the lines of you and your brother's outstanding work in earlier episodes to get away from the rat race too. Thanks!

[@benoitlebouvier3421]

Nice to see again the Kei Camper. Will you do a long term review of the camper, sharing pros and cons of your design after extensive use? Thanks for sharing you beautiful area!

[@user-kf5zw8uq7r]

This is great. Thank you for sharing adventure.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man 😊

[@rowhitknee1868]

Nice a new video!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Stu_YZF]

Looks like a great area to explore.

[@cookiemomster9000]

Great video Mike! Love WA in the spring!

[@tomcurran65]

Love to see these type of videos, putting the truck to good use, enjoying it and the adventure. Would like to see what went into building it, what is it coated with. I have a 93 Suzuki carry with dump, 4wd, hi low and diff lock. I use it for trips to the hardware store and rubbish to the tip, but would love to build a similar light weight camper and go on mini adventures too. Out here in Galway Ireland, its damp, windy, rugged and worth escaping to!

[@mikedaugharty5544]

Absolutely wonderful beautiful scenery up there you're blessed to live so close to that stuff coming from flatland Minnesota enjoy your time hey

[@wingnutcarl]

loved the video! man I miss the mountains!

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

I always enjoy your videos. No hype, wild antics, or look at me stuff. They didn't unsubscribe me this week!😂😂😂 How is your mini house coming along? I like how you pick up your site. I had the unfortunate opportunity to occupy the same general vicinity as a group of blue and pink haired eco-terrorists. The mess they left behind was infuriating. Nothing like being paid to say one thing and doing the opposite. I'm 65 years old and never would have dreamed of doing anything like that. That belt across your rear usually got your mind right. Cheers Terry

[@littlemanphil7905]

Beautiful spot to camp Mike, love the videos!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 👍 for checking out my new video!

[@Imtheengine]

Keep up the good work. Love your content!

[@curtshelp6170]

Thanks for the inspiration. I need to explore the NW. It'll probably feel like another planet as a person who camps almost exclusively in the desert Southwest.

[@CaptainBilson]

Hell yesssssss so stoked on the new video mate!!!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new mini truck camping video! Have a great weekend Josh! 😊👍

[@CaptainBilson]

@@Mikefestivamate I have your account on notify me when a new video arrives !! I’ll always support your channel !! Don’t stop uploading regardless of the algorithm because the people that are dedicated to your channel will always search your videos anyway Keep it up and keep it updating the mini truck

[@chrisfr2286]

Nice little video and I hope to do the same one day soon…. Hit the hills and grab a weekends camping. YT didn’t even notify me of this video…. Keep making them and enjoying your compact camper..

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video Chris, unfortunately YT is sinking my channel over the past year, they don’t notify 95% of my subscribers anymore, the thought has crossed my mind many times to throw in the towel on making YT videos???

[@preston647]

great video michael! thanks for bringing us along on your adventure.

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on Preston 👍 thanks for checking out my video! 😊

[@louisfrankhouser7272]

I recognize some of those sites. Beautiful place!

[@Wil_Liam1]

This Kei truck reminds me a lot of a Suzuki boulevard 650 single motorsickle I have.. It's a fun little ride that gets 50-60mpg,and runs like a top through the gears,but if ya try throwing a passenger on the back seat,or riding above 55 mph it starts screaming for mercy.. While it will hit 70mph you really don't want to ride it that hard as its pinging valves,and screaming for mercy while sucking fuel like a US government off road vehicle does during deployment... 😮