Solo Car Camping in London Suburbs on a Warm Rainy Night

[@STTC]

“I ate my coconut” a clear message to the dogging community? 🤣🤣🤣 I totally agree on being the only vehicle on a carpark overnight,,,, very vulnerable. Diet fads now 🙄,,,,,although that food looked amazing Matt. Nice clip of BIG JACE BIG ADVENTURE, a great new youtuber. Cool video Matt

[@zafiracamper]

Cheers dude 😀See I couldn’t watch yours on the camp as it was too long 😂 Had to wait until I got home and edited this - then could settle down 🚗 Hehe, I’ve done my dogging research for a vid I haven’t filmed yet 😂 and defo no coconuts or pineapples involved 😂 Was a shame tho, as was a lovely free car park - but tbh, the road was lovely and free too :)

[@STTC]

@@zafiracamper it looked good buddy

[@zafiracamper]

Ketos an awesome diet dude - in fact, without the mash - your last meal was keto :)

[@STTC]

@@zafiracamper I am NEVER or will EVER be on any diet. Life is for living

[@STTC]

@@zafiracamper diets are for losers

[@welsh-in-ireland]

Nice! You've given me the goo to throw the mattress in the car tonight and unwind in some overpriced posh property area. Feels like a coastal, sea air, spotify and a bag of chips kinda evening. Powerbanks are charging. Thanks Matt!

[@zafiracamper]

Sweet ❤️ Now that sounds like a mighty fine plan 🙏

[@NigelShepherd-z7k]

Fantastic, Welsh! Do pop back and let us know how it went, please 🤓

[@prism6]

My car wasn't fully ready for camping, but last month a gig suddenly came up in London. At short notice it was going to cost hundreds to stay in even the cheapest hostel, so I figured I'd take my chances with the car. In the end I had three lovely nights in really interesting locations. Cost me £60 for fuel and £25 for a temporary gym pass. Few things still to iron out, but I'd call it a success!

[@zafiracamper]

Now if ever there was “this is why we love car camping” this is it ❤️ Was the same for me when I went to an event on Brighton Beach - couldn’t afford to stay in hotel, but in end decided to car camp and ended up right next to the venue ❤️🚗

[@user-Tortured-soul]

@prism6 Well done great idea. I hope the Gig went well.

[@prism6]

@@user-Tortured-soul Thanks, it did! And channels like this one gave me the idea 👍

[@NigelShepherd-z7k]

Nice one! Sounds like a success to me! Any video of your adventures, Prism?... If not, why not? 🤨😁

[@alisonb4898]

I did this in london but used the toilets in maccies and baby wipes, it was ok for a coupon days

[@cawstongreenway]

6:49 The picnic benches are re-stained and cared for, unlike the normal scabby ones, covered in moss and lichen. It's nice to see that people care 👍

[@zafiracamper]

I thought the area was very nice too- the gardens and park were very well maintained ❤️

[@petecoventry6858]

My Man! I used to live in a 7 seater Zafira 1.9 Diesel - removed the middle seats and sealed the Nearside Passenger Door. Built a unit and had a bed down 1 side and a table/seat in the back (using the rear child seat) and had a roof box. Went all over Europe in that! I am also on Keto!

[@zafiracamper]

Hey Pete, now that sounds like a pretty epic zaffy build 🚗🙏 I must say tho…..have fallen off the keto wagon this week 😖

[@GavinDavies-tc6yn]

I had a work colleague who parked up, in a camper with his wife. Turned out to be a popular dog... you get the picture. They had to leave as she was so shocked, when looking out the window!

[@zafiracamper]

I know at some point I’ll end up in one, but I’d like to think like this one, I’ll get the vibe long before it starts… do can scarper 😆

[@jamesfriery]

Olive oil here in Croatia is expensive too. Enjoy your meal. Love your video.

[@zafiracamper]

Many thanks James 🙏 This is the thing, it’s liquid gold everywhere 😱

[@Prius.Adventures]

That's a great cooking pan. This is my first overnight in months. I was stuck in hospital and now have an ostomy. It's been 2 months and I have decided to give it a go. So far so good. Sounds like you had a good rest. Coffee sounds so good right now.

[@zafiracamper]

I totally love it, one of my best car camping purchases ❤️Pleased to hear your back out dude and getting back on it 🙏🚗

[@Prius.Adventures]

@@zafiracamper uh that would be doudette. hahahahaha

[@zafiracamper]

@@Prius.Adventures ☺️ doudette it shalt be 😁😅

[@Jords_adventures1]

This is my first time watching your videos, brilliant watch 👌👍 you’ve gained another subscriber

[@zafiracamper]

Hi Jords 😄 welcome to my lil corner of the tube ☺️

[@christinenightingale2528]

I love that electric cooking pan. ❤

[@zafiracamper]

It is absolutely awesome - it has a lid and two steamer plates too 😎

[@journeytoanotherworld]

Nice video, it looks great to do this. Very relaxing and beautiful music adds to the vibe.

[@zafiracamper]

Hi ya and many thanks 🙏 Car Camping is soooo cool. If you check my most recent upload I did my first weekender last week 😃

[@journeytoanotherworld]

@@zafiracamper No worries mate. I haven't been very active lately with new content as I haven't been getting out much. Hopefully that will change soon :). Have a great weekend.

[@zafiracamper]

@journeytoanotherworld Great stuff dude 🙏

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video and good to see you back on your camps again. Wishing you all the best with the weight loss. Hope all is well, take care

[@zafiracamper]

Many thanks Peter - and it was soooo good to be back out again - blooming love my car camping ❤️ Still not well, but not getting worse 😅

[@peterdnreynolds777]

@@zafiracamper good to hear, know the feeling with health getting worse. Having treatment on my eyes again at moorfields, hard to remain positive but got to try and take every day as it comes. Take care of yourself

[@zafiracamper]

Defo dude, I think positivity defo helps with the ol 🧠

[@Billy88London]

Can't beat the rainy vibes

[@zafiracamper]

I love the rain - was so intermittent, kept on missing the sounds (was too busy enjoying them 😂)

[@Billy88London]

@@zafiracamper my best weather 🌧️☔

[@zafiracamper]

@@Billy88London me too dude - I love it ❤️🚗

[@caroloum5323]

That look so good and relaxing Nothing like a camp out in a car or tent. I love your cooker as well. I check your list and found it. I am in Australia so not sure if I can find one but a great cooker to have camping. I have a portable power source but only up to 300 w. Thanks for sharing..

[@zafiracamper]

Thanks for the comment 🙏 This cooker could work on yours, on 300watt mode it uses about 330watts - it is defo one of my better purchases 🙏

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Great to see you back out again mate ❤

[@zafiracamper]

Cheers Steve ❤️ 4 weeks is tooooo long 😢

[@FieldviewAdventures]

@@zafiracamper I see your still cooking for an army lol 😂

[@zafiracamper]

@FieldviewAdventures an army of me (as bjork once said) 😎

[@happydays9613]

Love it, I just came back from t😮he Vanfest Festival in Yorkshire. Scampton Hall. 2nd one. Loved it. You definitely need to do a van life Festival in at some point. 3 day or day visit. I did the 3 day camp. I car camp, always welcomed. As for people driving up your rear. I have a cheeky sticker that I put on my car last week, that says, "so sorry for driving so close in front of you." Surprisingly worked with people who were ever so close lol 😂 feeling like a complete numpty. I haven't done a stealth yet, keep bottling it, but did check my black out system for windows and think I now have that right. Weight is my constant nightmare, up and down, finally seeing a difference with change of workout. Food I have 70% right. Your stirfry looked beautiful, for someone cooked in the car. Olive oil, wow. I buy in bulk don't use it often, as tend to cook without oil, just natural and water. I noticed you cook more so off gas now. I don’t have enough power tp do that, so the old fashioned way it remains for now. Weather is going to be a scorcher next week apparently. I dud use my neck fan away. Not bad. Extra fans come in handy. Hope to see you soon at a van festival with the wife. Stay blessed 🙏🏾 solo female car camper

[@zafiracamper]

I do want to do a festival at some point, so hopefully in the future 🙏 Yeah never use gas in car now, although for me that was totally as was lucky enough to be given these power stations, means have more than enough power for the electric saucepan… and ever since, the car camping migraines have stopped ❤️ It it nervy doing your first stealth camp for sure, you’ll do it when you’re ready 🙏

[@SettingTheHookUK]

Lovely to see you tv tv again chief. Sounding a little healthier hehe. Nice spot you got again. Love it ❤

[@zafiracamper]

Cheers dude - I think it’s called tactical editing 😂 But I am at least not getting worse 😂

[@SettingTheHookUK]

@zafiracamper good to hear fella. Hope you're having a nice camp. Wink

[@zafiracamper]

@SettingTheHookUK ah man, it’s the best / no idea how I’m going to edit this one tbh, you’ll soon see why 😂

[@SettingTheHookUK]

@zafiracamper aww brilliant. Look forward to it. We're currently in Northumberland in Garfield for the night. No videoing though.

[@zafiracamper]

@SettingTheHookUK the fact you be out is enough for me 🚗🙏

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Yay 😁. I've missed your car camps too Matt! I'm glad you had a lovely camp...it makes up for the traffic and general craziness of finding your spot 🙂 Are you finding your energy levels are slightly better on Keto? I feel more 'balanced' on Keto/carnivore...none of the peaks and troughs of carbs...woohoo 👍 Biggin Hill has got a bit of a reputation for Bigfoot, believe it or not Hobbies. If your 'spidey senses' tell you to pick another spot, defo do it. Residential has always worked better for me. Thanks for posting 👍👌

[@zafiracamper]

Well, I’m finding the satiety is a lot better on Keto - defo not having hunger pangs now - even on days when I’ve only done 1.7k cals 😱 My energy levels are still affected by the bronchitis, but I do think they are better 😎 I was so tempted to do a dogging thumbnail 😂🚗

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

@@zafiracamper Haha yes...I thought you could make a play on the 'big-in' angle, but thought I'd better behave 😉 Plus, where there's Bigfoot, there's usually Dogmen...and you don't want to be rogered by one of those 😆🤣

[@zafiracamper]

Hehe alas no more clickbait of any kind on normal car camps ( could of even done shock face and “I had to leave”) 😂

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

@@zafiracamper 😱👀🤯🤧 ❌

[@BigJace001]

Great video, mate! I loved the different camera angles and the editing, especially at the petrol station. I bet the cashier was watching you set up and thinking, “What on earth is he doing?” Haha. How many cameras do you have running at once? You should have stayed for the doggers-would have made for a completely different type of video! 😂 I love the keto diet too. I combined it with intermittent fasting a few years ago and lost a ton of weight. I just started back up on it myself. And I see you’ve been watching my videos-amazing!

[@STTC]

Oh here’s Mr Blobby with dietary advice 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BigJace001]

@@STTC it worked when I did it years ago . ffs

[@zafiracamper]

Dude your vid dropped at just the right moment as I was about to chill 😎 Hehe I only have 3 in total - zv1 for vloggy bits and then GoPro 10 for walking and petrol stations 😂 and then my trusty iPhone13 for the panning shots 🥳 I mean yeah, if id stayed to see if any happened, would have been a killer thumb and title … but on car camps I don’t do any of that now 🙏 Just nice simple thumb and titles ❤️ Keto is the best once you get into it - I’m guessing I must be ketosis, but haven’t checked yet actually 😅

[@zafiracamper]

😂

[@zafiracamper]

We love Steve ❤️

[@markwhalebone751]

Great to see you back out and about again. No mention of Hurricanes or Spitfires. Definitely time for a leccy coolbox 😁. Some sound advice about not staying somewhere that does not feel 100%. A late viewing for me as someone dropped the vid when there was a little game of footy on the box.

[@zafiracamper]

Hehe now footy is one thing I don’t know anything about 😂 I actually hadn’t realised how close to the airport I was - that woody bit I walked in on the 2nd walk was really close to it 😀 (did show the RAF sign tho 😜). Yeah I’ve never needed one of those, I think if I did more multidays (unlikely) then I would ❤️🚗

[@markwhalebone751]

@@zafiracamper I rarely use my leccy coolbox unless car glamping on a site otherwise I just use frozen bottles of water in a coolbag, you showing how hot the car gets has reminded me that I need to get the AC fixed in the car. Off to the South of France at the end of August and car camping there and back so keeping cool is a must. I will wave again as I go past your manor :)

[@zafiracamper]

Oh sweet dude, epic car camping plans ahead for you ❤️ I’m not looking forward to this change - looks like next week is yellow warning for heat already 🥵😭

[@markwhalebone751]

@@zafiracamper Just as I am planning for a trip away next Tuesday, situation normal.

[@zafiracamper]

Well as much as I hate the heat, it does make for awesome car camping weather ❤️🚗

[@lowermichiganadventures]

It’s been so hot in Michigan no car camping right now for us

[@zafiracamper]

And I’m sure your version of hot is Actually hot - over here as soon as the sun comes out we call it hot 😂

[@MancavetoOutdoors]

go wild camping already hahaha good to see you back out camping and getting some editing practice in also (cough cough) hehehe good camp

[@zafiracamper]

I had a little wild camp speech in this, but I cut it out…. Watch for the shorts 😎 (might also do a short of all the coughs I did) 😂

[@MancavetoOutdoors]

@@zafiracamper cant wait haha

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

I was in the Lakes last week. One night on Killington Lake Services. Don't mind paying £13 for safe parking. One night in a village, someone let me park at the front of their house. One night on a church car park, but people walking around with a torch at midnight was well dodgy. I was out of there, and parked outside a school on the road. I have never cooked avocado, must try that. ilona

[@zafiracamper]

Avacado is the best - I only eat them when I’m on keto. Chop them up and fry them in oil … Avacado chips 🤤 Oh gawd, torches is never a good sign 👀

[@user-Tortured-soul]

Have you tried intermittent fasting? Or has anyone else tried it? I’m 70. You should invest in a rechargeable Karcher to hoover the condensation of your windows. I like your set up so well organised. Well done.

[@zafiracamper]

Hi Edith, my Mrs did IF, but tbh I’ve found just keto to work really really well for me ❤️ Many thanks, it’s defo a tried and tested set up now and works really well 🙏 I’ve often thought about those karchers, but resisted so far 😝

[@Airlessmean]

Really makes me wanna get out in my car haha! But it's needing a clutch replacement 1st! And a better bed 😂

[@zafiracamper]

Oh no still not fixed yet :(

[@Airlessmean]

@zafiracamper nah didn't really have the money saved to get it fixed 😅been able to go out here n there but don't wanna be stranded anywhere with a broke car haha :)

[@zafiracamper]

Ah man ;(

[@kaibooker9585]

Honestly mate these videos are keeping me sane thanks dude ! Can you give me some advice on what sun lounger to use I am a big guy 6.1 and not light haha think the one you use might break for me buddy.

[@zafiracamper]

Ah that’s great to hear Kai - and this one was a defo asmr come verbal hybrid vid, so extra chill 🚗❤️ When you say big - how big in Kg or lbs?

[@kaibooker9585]

No worries mate always look out for your new vids bud going through break up so they keep my spirits up your doing a great job mate !!

[@zafiracamper]

Oh no dude that sucks ❤️(and thank you dude) Well, between you me and this comment, I am planning another one tomorrow night, but will be a very odd video to film, so will be a very different viewing experience 😅

[@kaibooker9585]

Okay mate will look forward to it and shout out would be cool dude but I tried stealth camping but used a blow up bed which was comfy but not great to get in and out of

[@zafiracamper]

You are officially the first person to ever ask me for a shout out 😀

[@Bongoben]

That was an eventful drive to the park up . That bloke who cut in front should have got more abuse 😂 . There is now way I could drink a coffee in 30degrees . Well done with the keto weight loss 👍

[@zafiracamper]

It sooo was, and this was so why I said yes to the dashcam offer - great for filming and accidents 😂 Ah man, never too hot for coffee - and I totes credit you with making me wanna go back on keto ❤️

[@stellaball7289]

Biggin Hill is Kent, but fails under the London Borough of Bromley

[@zafiracamper]

See this is why I was so confused 😅

[@freefallin9159]

Lekker ontbijtje zeg... advocado met drie eieren, zo te zien bevalt de grote accu is de jackery met pensioen? ik volg je al zo'n beetje vanaf begin.. nice vooral zo nu en dan de asmr's die je maakt, ik heb zelf een meriva.

[@zafiracamper]

I love it when people who don’t normally comment, comment, thank you 🙏 Yeah, jackerys been replaced by (the allpowers) Beast ❤️ This one was quite cool as it was half asmr and half normal 😀

[@hughjasse3375]

Kent can be surprisingly chav, even in villages. Biggin Hill is in Bromley borough, so on the extreme end of chav, with druggies, gangstas and feral yoof culture. The areas between Dartford to Gillingham are Chav ground zero. Head towards mid Kent, or South of Maidstone to the coast, for the best chance of quiet, pleasant places.

[@zafiracamper]

I mean it was nice and quiet where I was in BH - but, I could see the other side a smidge and that’s pretty much why I moved :) Tbh you are spot with Medway - often thought about car camping there, but likewise not liking the Medway vibe 😟

[@hughjasse3375]

@@zafiracamper There are some really nice places not too far. The Pilgrims Way section around Shoreham and Eynsford is very pleasant. Toys Hill is always one of my favourites on a fine day. Bough Beech Reservoir is beautiful, but you can't really get near to it nowadays to park up or stay, since Thames Water took over most of the banks, and the Wildlife Trust pulled out, years ago. Much prettier than Bewl, and was free, such a shame.

[@zafiracamper]

Yeah I think I’ve looked at that reservoir in Google earth, but couldn’t work out where to park (also for a wild camp 😃) I have done quite a few in that part of Kent already ❤️Otford, Ightham, Kemsing, Halstead, Westerham and more 🙏 Love the village ones 🚗

[@danieladams2986]

Hi, how do you deal with condensation please?

[@zafiracamper]

Hi Daniel, must admit it’s not been too much of a problem for me - in hot months like now, there is none :) In colder months, there’s nothing I’ve done that can fix it :(

[@BonesAndButtons]

Have you watched Dr Bergs videos on Healthy Keto? He advises Intermittent Fasting aswell. The fat just melts off! Helps with lots of health problems too. Winter here in NZ. Looking forward to better weather to go on my first camp!

[@zafiracamper]

Yeah I’ve seen the whole IF thing before on keto - Mrs H used to do IF before too :) At the mo I’m finding my cal intake getting lower and lower natural - only on 1.6k for today and not really that hungry ☺️ What’s the weather like in NZ at the mo?

[@BonesAndButtons]

@@zafiracamper Today has been a beautiful sunny day. Bit of a nip in the air. Its been strangely warm weather. Global warming, I guess, and kind of unnerving.

[@BonesAndButtons]

@@zafiracamper Keto is great, isn't it! So easy, once you get back into the swing of it. So counter intuitive, the less you eat the less hungry you get.

[@zafiracamper]

This is so it 🙏 first time I did it was really really successful, 2nd time I did it wrong and then this time am bang on it - the weight is falling off and this is without running yet (spot of bronchitis is meaning can’t do that yet)

[@BonesAndButtons]

@@zafiracamper Well, all the best with your slenderising! Chubbiness isn't really conducive to car camping, is it, lol! One needs all the bendiness one can muster!😄

[@Billy88London]

How much power all together from the power bank did you use Matt ?

[@zafiracamper]

On this one I had 63% left :) ( I knew you’d ask, so I took a mental note 😅)

[@Billy88London]

@@zafiracamper 🤣 that's not bad at all mate for a day

[@zafiracamper]

@@Billy88London and recharged for free on solar panels when home ❤️

[@Billy88London]

Yea i no what ya mean it could be really quiet in that carpark but it makes you stand out for thieves or just idiots who wanna throw stones

[@zafiracamper]

This is it, my car was the proverbial sore thumb - either for stones or doggers 😂

[@Billy88London]

@@zafiracamper Matt you should do a video on how long you can go and how much can you do and charge before all 100% on the power station goes

[@zafiracamper]

@Billy88London The funny thing is, even tho this was given to me, I’ve never actually done a review video. I’d said I didn’t need to as I will always use it on car camps 🚗😁and they were happy with that. But, I do have a kind of video review planned for it, but not your usual style for powerbanks. I have considered not charging it between camps as I think would last 2 without needing to be charged - but don’t forget, I have a multiday soon ❤️

[@joline2730]

What is this "WE" ... I thought you were alone ?? 🤔

[@zafiracamper]

Oh not sure why I said “we” - I often say we, as im talking to you :)

[@user-Tortured-soul]

@@zafiracamper I thought when you said we that you were referring to your trusty car 🚘 😊

[@zafiracamper]

@user-zw3bg9vr5g I’m gonna have to watch this video again now 😂 I think it’s we as in me and viewers, but will check 😂

[@zafiracamper]

So, I’m editing my recent vid and noticing I say “we” again and it does mean me and you :) I’m taking you on the journey with me 🙏

[@g7usl]

Assuming that your bowels are non-existant?

[@zafiracamper]

😂 Ah I do have a loo in the car too 😅