Solo Camping in a Softopper: Whitetop Mountain, Virginia

[@bluemountainway0098]

Nice video, thanks for showing some love for where I grew up. I can see Whitetop and Mt. Rogers from my front door, I love it up there too! Lots of gems in SWVA

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks!!! You are very lucky to live in such a beautiful place! :)

[@CountryMouseWalks]

Great fun video, the sunrise was amazing, what a great view to have with your coffee 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks! It was awesome up there! Wish I could have spent another day there. 😊

[@sectorseven07]

As a Richmonder desperate to escape the suburbs and seemingly running out of spots I know to explore in VA, this was an important video for me. Thanks!

[@FatMatAdventures]

My pleasure!

[@OverlandPNW]

Great dance moves !

[@FatMatAdventures]

Haha! I went to dance class 😂

[@joycefranklin8981]

Was there with my hubby at least 25 years ago, the view hasn't changed! Thank you!

[@FatMatAdventures]

Awe that's so awesome! Thanks so much for watching! ☺️

[@roberthermsen724]

I definitely will be checking this place out. Thank you for the great video

[@FatMatAdventures]

Most welcome! It's awesome!!!

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

Hello, my new friend. The video of every moment of your camping gives me healing. I am glad to be your friend on a great channel. Have a nice Sunday. 👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙👌

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks very much for the kind words! I appreciate that very much! 🙏

[@redspain349]

Four years ago we went up that road to white top mountain in a PT cruiser with five grown adults in it and camping gear came back down made a right went down the mountain had to pull off onto the sandpit right before the tee at the stop sign we lost all of our breaks.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Oh man that sounds scary! Glad you were ok! Pretty steep road for sure!

[@PapawGrandmaAdventures]

We might have to check this area out in a few weeks while we are in the area.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Oh nice! Hopefully it's not too hot there and you guys will be able to enjoy it like I did.

[@ZatchS10]

Appreciate the video. I just posted one myself of Whitetop...we stayed a few weeks ago, and I was able to get the exact spot you did. Beautiful views.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Awesome! Just watched it 😁 it was much greener in your video for sure! Beautiful views!

[@ZatchS10]

@@FatMatAdventures thanks!

[@Nash432]

Thanks for bringing us along again on another awesome camp.

[@FatMatAdventures]

My pleasure! 😊

[@Boanerges2008]

Just watched the full video. This is my favourite video. Wonderful view. You are a very sympathetic guy, Mat. Thanks for sharing this trip. 🤗🌈

[@FatMatAdventures]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the support. You are awesome, my friend.

[@Boanerges2008]

💚

[@Wildforester]

Beautiful vision America is great place

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks very much! It really is

[@Wildforester]

@@FatMatAdventures 🤠

[@BoondockingWithBoomer]

wow your filmography is GREAT - you are going to be BIG on KZbin soon - I see it coming

[@FatMatAdventures]

Well thanks!!! I hope so. Fingers crossed!

[@Wildforester]

Hello just start to watch I'm sure it will be so interesting)

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks for watching! It was an amazing trip! Very beautiful!

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

DUUUUUuuuuudddddeeeee, LOVE this video.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Oh wow! Thank you so much!!! 😁🙏

[@johnwrightoverlandingrobotics]

Fun, well done video! Thanks for sharing.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks so much. Appreciate it.

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

Love your dance moves man!! What a beautiful sunrise!

[@FatMatAdventures]

Awe thanks 😂 It sure was amazing up there!!! Thanks for watching and for the support! 🙏

[@Camp-N-Wilddragon]

Wow them views were awesome man. Great video and thanks for sharing. Hi from Wales ohh yeeaahh!

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks for watching all the way from Wales!!!! Too cool! 😁

[@Camp-N-Wilddragon]

@@FatMatAdventures love watching you guys from over the otherside of the pond

[@TakeNothing4theJourney]

Awesome video.. it is always good to get away.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks and amen! It sure is!

[@nigelswooftales9721]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! 🥰👍

[@FatMatAdventures]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for checking it out! 🙏

[@nigelswooftales9721]

@@FatMatAdventures no problem! have a great day! 😜👍

[@andrewpressing6961]

Been there many times, it never gets old.

[@FatMatAdventures]

That's awesome!!! I'd love to go back soon .. it was really beautiful!

[@CookieMonster_1969]

Nice sunrise👍

[@FatMatAdventures]

It sure was! 🙏

[@BackroadsArtStudio]

I grew up in VA. This was beautiful. Reminds me of home :)

[@FatMatAdventures]

Oh cool! It sure is a pretty state! I wish I could have explored it more. Maybe I'll get to go back someday. Thanks for watching!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Nice video and channel. Nice campsite. Well done! New follower here. All the best. Crow✌️

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks very much!!! 🙏

[@amilcarromero7489]

Great video thanks 😊

[@FatMatAdventures]

Ty so much!

[@jdeaton17]

awesome! you should head up there one winter night. you can see sugar and beech mountain resorts glowing! the new led lights they put at the resort are super bright! glad to see you enjoy one of the best areas in the area!

[@FatMatAdventures]

Oh man that sounds awesome! I would love to go back and see that!!!! It's was an awesome place and I didn't have enough time to explore like I wanted to. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@RDOverland]

It looks like this is going to be on my to go places list.

[@FatMatAdventures]

For sure!!! Super cool place to camp and explore

[@RVOnTheWayside]

LOL, water and some chapstick. Loved the toilet chops. Loved that you shared your source on that. LOL Eat some spicy food to warm up. You used your drone footage like a pro. That was awesome. LOL so....let's go with the sleeping bag. You are hilarious. Was that a fart? LMAO! Beautiful spot to camp. Daybreak was incredible. Loved the Ken Burns after making your coffee and that music was really great. Your use of soft and soothing music with your humor makes this feel really fresh. Loving your editing. Your hiking angles are wonderful. You killed it MAT! ❤️👍👏 Donovan & Jodi

[@FatMatAdventures]

Hey, Donovan! Thanks so much for checking it out! I know my videos are long compared to some others. Man I tell you what, it's all about just having fun lol. Thanks very much for the kind words! I really enjoy learning more and more about film making, drones, etc. And I'm not telling about the fart haha!

[@amyhill9127]

Thank you for sharing this. My buddy fell off that rock

[@FatMatAdventures]

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Gorgeous views.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks! I miss that place!

[@rabidadventures]

Another fun adventure and a beautiful area!

[@FatMatAdventures]

It was amazing!!! First time being there and it was breath-taking!!! Thanks for watching my friend! Traveling and checking out new places is so fun!!!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Man that looks like a picture perfect spot!! How is that not constantly occupied? I like camping variety and this looked super fun and laid back. Cool little setup in the truck too pal! There is a Lovers Leap in the Black Hills too. I bet there's a lot of them actually....🤔

[@FatMatAdventures]

Yeah I did some research and there are tons of lovers leaps. It was an amazing trip and I couldn't believe not many people were out there, being such great weather. Had the place pretty much to myself! Now that I'm back home, I'll catch up on your new vids! 😁. They probably all suck. Haha jk 😜

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

@@FatMatAdventures Dude, they are all too chatty and boring a shit. Dont bother watching. 🤣

[@FatMatAdventures]

@@BackpackingwithBuckley oh great... Thanks for the heads up. Unsubbing now... Hahahahha jk

[@Boli4161]

Took restaurant food to camping 🏕 You sure camp in style good sir😆 🤣

[@FatMatAdventures]

Haha! Thank you, sir!

[@2AOverland]

Great vid man 😊 I love the drone footage and that sunset was amazing.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks so much!!! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@BoondockingWithBoomer]

great trip

[@FatMatAdventures]

Sure was! I don't get many of them.

[@iamandrew5264]

I see why you need that kitty litter bucket With all that spiced up Cajun food 😅

[@FatMatAdventures]

Bahahahhaha! Fo sho!

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Really enjoyed your video! I have a mid size Canyon with a soft topper too and have been lamenting about not having a larger bed or a hard shell cap. I'm inspired to try some grab and go camping like yourself and try a night in the bed. Will have to sleep at an angle but that is no problem. My only issue is finding places nearby that since my state's parks open mid May.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thank you my friend! That is awesome! What area do you live in?

[@CroakerOutdoors]

@@FatMatAdventures We camp in the hudson valley, lower NY region. Most the wild/free camping is about 2 hours away in the Catskill mountain. First come first served for just a handful of sites. At that point I'd rather book a state park spot but just about every time it's like camping at a block party.

[@FatMatAdventures]

@@CroakerOutdoors Yeah, I know what you mean about that.

[@LifeWithKernelLee]

Cool camp spot

[@FatMatAdventures]

Sure was

[@OdySlim]

Mat. Your Crazy! Thats why I like you so much ;-) I am in MD. just a few hours away! Where you heading next? Regards from Ody Slim

[@FatMatAdventures]

You are too kind! 😁😂 Next is the great state of Utah! Moab, rimrocker, and all over!!! Can't wait!!! That will be I'm May, so before then I'll do some local stuff. I'd love to visit MD sometime!

[@OdySlim]

@@FatMatAdventures Let me know when your in the area. I will show you some awesome places to camp.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Sounds like a plan!!!

[@thomasjones613]

Do you or anyone know the name of the town that you are looking at from your campsite?

[@FatMatAdventures]

The town south of the mountain top is actually called Whitetop, VA

[@josephinebustos8074]

Nice video about a Virginia mountain. Dude, I hope next time you have the correct shoes for trekking.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks my friend and yep those were not good trekking shoes at all! Great observation 😂

[@josephinebustos8074]

@@FatMatAdventures I haven’t been to that part of Virginia. It would be nice to explore parts of it while I still live in Maryland.

[@FatMatAdventures]

@josephinebustos8074 oh for sure. I'd love to go back and explore more out that way too. Any cool places to explore in Maryland?

[@josephinebustos8074]

@@FatMatAdventures the western part of Maryland is very nice. The Catoctin Mountain have great camping/cabins and hiking trails. If you want to see wild ponies, Assateague Island National Seashore is one of my favorite places to camp. Assateage Island State Park is nearby although I heard it kind of crowded.

[@jasonmears4393]

Very cool video. What a great place to camp. Was that trailhead you took to lovers leap hard to find? Do you have specific directions? Thank you!!

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks so much for checking out the video. It's a really cool place to camp. No the trail's actually really easy to find. Here's a link to where it's at maps.app.goo.gl/DcbLAtiszxMyGjoP7

[@jasonmears4393]

@@FatMatAdventures thanks, so much.

[@FatMatAdventures]

@jasonmears4393 My pleasure!

[@ZatchS10]

Are there many dispersed camping spots at or near the top of the mountain where you were at?

[@FatMatAdventures]

There are probably about half a dozen

[@ArizonaKid]

Man that hiking you did . You sounded winded . You ever watch coyote works ? He does this stuff . Camping on truck looked like it worked great

[@FatMatAdventures]

I sure was lol! And yep, been a sub of his for a couple years now, love that dude.

[@FatMatAdventures]

Have you seen The Outdoor Gear Review?

[@ArizonaKid]

@@FatMatAdventures I like him , he’s just got a little more about the $$ lately. .have to give super chat for him to read a comment on live ? That’s nuts to me .

[@FatMatAdventures]

Agreed. He was subbed to me for a while and unsubbed just recently. Too much Lolo Overland lately so I haven't watched him in a couple weeks. $$$ can turn a person. I don't think I could ever go that direction like he has.

[@ArizonaKid]

@@FatMatAdventures I have no idea how to tell If someone in S to me. And I don’t watch that stuff. .I S to everyone and if they do it back great. .if they don’t oh well. .but I’d say 90 percent of people do , just not always the big ones

[@EXPLOREWITHME.]

Just found out bout white top and want to go. How bad are the roads? I have a Chevy hhr. Wondering if I can make it to the top. Thanks.. the video was informative

[@EXPLOREWITHME.]

I have health issues I wear oxygen. So I'm more of a scenic drive

[@FatMatAdventures]

I just have to put my truck in four-wheel drive just in one small section toward the top. Everything else was super easy but since I believe your vehicle is front wheel drive you should be fine to make it all the way to the top

[@Boanerges2008]

First! 🌈🤗

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks!

[@andyking4701]

Love it!

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks!!!

[@lawman1192000]

Beautiful spot. How did you find it?

[@FatMatAdventures]

Sorry for the late reply. There is another KZbinr that had a video about it and my family and I went to Gatlinburg Tennessee and I decided to drive up there and camp for the night but basically I found it from another KZbinrs video.

[@lawman1192000]

@@FatMatAdventures You responded about two weeks ago

[@lawman1192000]

Great video. How did you find that spot?

[@FatMatAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words! I had seen a video (much better than mine) about it from The Outdoor Gear Review and decided that was one place I REALLY wanted to go see. So when we visited Gatlinburg, TN, I saw that it was only 3 hours away from where we were staying. I just decided to go there for the nice to check it out and I'm sooo glad I did!

[@lawman1192000]

@@FatMatAdventures My wife and I are going to Gatlinburg the middle of May. Maybe I’ll have time to check it out.

[@FatMatAdventures]

@@lawman1192000 oh that's awesome!!! Definitely worth it. Hope y'all have a great trip!

[@Wildforester]

Is Alaska far from your place?

[@FatMatAdventures]

3,834 miles away. But I will go there someday.

[@Tn_Taco]

Hey man! I’m looking at going up and doing my own camping trip in my truck here soon there! Do you need any permits or is it just dispersed camping?

[@FatMatAdventures]

Awesome!!! No permit needed. Have a great trip!

[@StoneMountainAdventures]

Man this is awesome. I'm just a short drive from there. Do they require a permit or anything to camp up there? Any info on where you can and can't go?

[@FatMatAdventures]

Hey! Thanks for watching! I had a great time 😃! No permits and camp wherever you want! you're so lucky that you live so close!

[@StoneMountainAdventures]

@@FatMatAdventures awesome. Thanks for the reply!

[@FatMatAdventures]

Most welcome! You'll have to let me know when ya go up there!

[@izzylost3546]

I don’t want to be a downer … but it’s actually illegal to park on the mountain overnight. You can camp anywhere along the AT. But you have to walk in. (According to the webpage)

[@PisgahGravelProject]

​@izzylost3546 you aren't being a downer, you are being an informed user of our public lands.

[@SBOutdoors910]

Is this public land? And is hunting allowed?

[@FatMatAdventures]

It is public land with free dispersed camping, but I'm not too sure about hunting there.

[@donnierakes9117]

GPS address for this place? Thanks

[@FatMatAdventures]

goo.gl/maps/BfoUobfQQGyjSKMp8 that is the pin for my campsite

[@LifeWithKernelLee]

You very welcome🤣

[@FatMatAdventures]

Ha

[@BoondockingWithBoomer]

so how many poops did you take in the bucket? - oh sorry is that too personal? LOL

[@FatMatAdventures]

47 per bag change. Lol jk! On this trip, I didn't have to go!

[@ethanintheelements2528]

Is it okay/legal to camp on the side of the road on whitetop mountain

[@FatMatAdventures]

From what I understand, it's best to camp in the designated dispersed camp sites up there. Camping on the side of the road can potentially be dangerous if there are folks up there drinking and driving. There are a handful of campsites up there that are nice. But to answer your question, I'm not 100 percent if it's legal or not to camp on the side of the road. Sorry about that.

[@ethanintheelements2528]

Lol well looks like u didnt have any issues, really just wanting to vehicle camp up there are there good spots for tht?

[@FatMatAdventures]

I'd recommend the spot I was at for sure. Great views! Has a fire pit too.

[@mikeandrews1899]

I much prefer Whitetop over Rogers 👌👍

[@FatMatAdventures]

I haven't been over to Rogers. I tell ya what I can't wait to head back and explore more over that way, though!

[@mikeandrews1899]

@@FatMatAdventures Rogers is worth a visit ....but the view on Whitetop is epic ☝️

[@FatMatAdventures]

It really is!!

[@Mazda75]

Did you just farted in the time 11:30?😂

[@Mazda75]

11:25-26

[@FatMatAdventures]

Yes!!! You win haha! No one else caught it 😁😂😂😂 how are ya!?