SOLO Car Camping On The Mountain | MICRO CAR CAMPER VAN LIFE

SHE'S READY! I FINISHED THE CAMPER 😃 Join me on my first car camping adventure now the micro camper is finished! I picked an epic spot for a solo camp in the Shropshire hills! I finally get to use the DIY camper kitchen I built and cook up one epic meal. I'm joined by some wild horses and have a brilliant night away. #vanlife #carcamping #wildcamping #vanconversion
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[@BrendanExplores]

WHAT AN EPIC CAMP! 😃 Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoyed joining me on this adventure in the Shropshire hills. KZbin has launched a new feature called Super Thanks for video uploads where you can make a one off donation to help support the channel. Underneath the video you will see an option called "Thanks" with a heart next to it. if you would like to support the channel and get a shutout in an upcoming video then I would appreciate your support 🙏👍🙂

[@Adz]

The plastic gloves idea is genius haha. I noticed that kettle leaking like mine!

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate 👍 saves so much time faffing lol and yeh I've managed to DIY fix it in an upcoming video 😉

[@TheDeadlyraptor]

Skylarks on this video are amazing really love the sound of those just says summer

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh they sound so peaceful mate 🙂

[@Sir_Chuckmyster]

I saw a Chinese guy on KZbin last week car camping and he always wrapped a sheet of baking paper (I think its called) over his cutting board. That way after cooking he just threw the piece of paper away and his cutting block was still clean 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Nice one! Great advice 🙂 👍

[@waveydaveydiver]

Awesome edit! Some clever use of the camera and your usual excellent commentary. I loved part way through you zoomed in to the person in the background. You were cooking at the time so guess that’s an editing trick. Anyway stunning views and time lapse is brilliant. I don’t know how I missed this one. can you tell I liked it yet 😀. Cheers

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers David! Glad you enjoyed watching 🙂 thanks for looking back through to some older videos as well 👍. Yeh when I watched the video back I couldn't believe I had my back turned saying it was drawing attention while at the same time I was being watched 🤣

[@heatherpalmer]

Love the name Ventura for the car 🎉epic car camp brilliant 🤩 enjoying binge watching your videos Ty xxx 😘

[@michaelkellar1]

Brendan, I’ve been a long time watcher and a huge fan of your adventures. Glad to see some really good cooking, hiking, and car camping! When I came from Ohio to visit the UK, I went to visit National Trust - Lyme in Disley, Stockport. It would be absolutely insane to see some nostalgic shots of the park I loved so much, and I know that you would have one heck of a time hiking around there! I look forward to seeing more content, and I hope that you take care!

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey Michael! Great to see you comment 🙂. I do love the national trust and I'm hoping on including some more of their places in future videos so I'm sure I'll get round to Stockport. Glad you like the videos and thanks for leaving a comment 👍

[@davidh6827]

Another great video, some clever additions to an already clever build. Fantastic location, top footage. Good job. 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks David 🙂 really appreciate that mate 👍

[@TheFairestMan]

Great stuff

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate 🙂 appreciate it 👍

[@chilledbutterfly]

Great video, glad you're out and about again and love the finished car. Looks a lovely place to go out and explore

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you 🙂 feels good to be out 👍. I'm so happy with the car now, can't wait to use it again soon 😁

[@kdean9537]

Hi Brendan, catching up on some videos. Beautiful place to camp, stunning views, great drone footage, you never disappoint! I love the horses, thank you for taking the time to show them, beautiful animals. You had the sheep looking out for you.😊 What a wonderful kitchen setup! How sweet to see your little boy, he's getting so big. Please give Mika a cuddle for me. Hope the family is well. Thank you for sharing, take really good care of yourself. Stay well! Much love Kathy x 💖

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks Kathy and yeh it was a brilliant night! One of my favourite spots 😁. Wild horses and unpredictable sheep make for an eventful night 😂👍. Have a great week!

[@matthewtanner9823]

I practically grew up up on the Longmynd. My Grandad lived at Church Stretton and would always take me up to see the gliders. So thanks for the video Brendan and for bringing back a few memories.

[@BrendanExplores]

It's a beautiful place to grow up! 🙂 Glad I could give you a dose of nostalgia 👍 hope you enjoy the future videos 😁

[@amc3]

In Scotland "ancient grain" means out of date...haha!

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I thought that 😂😂👍

[@matthewwheelden9263]

That Coop in Church Stretton is really expensive for a lot of items. Much better to get something from somewhere local to you than using that particular store.

[@BrendanExplores]

I think your right 👍 I'll be avoiding the Coop from now on. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 🙂

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Excellent video, as usual. I really like the way you talk about things. I've watched quite a few of yours now. We camped (campervan) near the Long Mynd a few years back, stopped for lunch on the top, flew the drone a bit (still learning). Lucky for you it is on your doorstep. I have the same drone as you, a Mini 2. What is your camera, the Canon? Keep up the good work.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate, glad your enjoying the videos 🙂. I'm so lucky to live in Shropshire 👍. My Canon camera is the 250D

[@alexanderfury7010]

Try the Dhustone at Clee Hill/Ludlow bud. Amazing views and you could probs walk to the pub!

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers for the recommendation buddy 🙂👍 will take a look!

[@allieandmaria]

"I 'think' 15 minutes" doesn't exactly fill me with confidence!

[@allieandmaria]

@@worstchannelever5232 I am referring to the noncommittal response from the shop assistant regarding the potential for parking fines. What are you referring to?

[@marshallcale4699]

Nice video Brendan. You captured the evening magic of the Shooting Box!

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Marshall 👍 great to see your comment 🙂. It's a beautiful spot!

[@keithfox9899]

Just started my journey with some ideas from you so thank you now as for names for the campercar i'm not good at this as i did first call mine the battlebus but it wasnt quite right then i said to a mate i got a mirco camper and he said no its not its a Winnebago so now its called winne a c3 picasso ....lol

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh that's brilliant! Glad I could help with some ideas 🙂. I haven't decided on a name yet but I like your name! 👍 Happy camping and thanks for leaving a comment 🙂

[@GoodOnYerMate]

Thanks

[@BrendanExplores]

🙂👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you every so much for your donation, means a lot and will help put some fuel in the tank 😁🙏👍

[@GIZZIT12]

Unreal vid mate. Production quality is getting better and better everytime you upload !

[@BrendanExplores]

That's brilliant to hear, thanks for showing your appreciation 🙂👍

[@sharonc6505]

Beautiful scenery! 🏞 You are doing great with with this! ☺😍 Even great Coffee or hot tea☕

[@BrendanExplores]

I appreciate that Sharon and thank you for your continued support 🙂 got some great adventures coming up soon 👍

[@MB-es5vj]

Great vid mate, glorious place to stop over, stunning views.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy 🙂 it was beautiful! Best part of Shropshire I think 👍

[@Ian-xl2xf]

Lol all that cooking you do in your van you should call her Cafee

[@ChadFeelgood]

Those sheep got word there was a fella on their patch talking about diced lamb 😄

[@BrendanExplores]

😂😂 I think your right mate lol. I'll have to keep the lamb chat to a minimum when the sheepies are about lol

[@manuelwong6681]

*+Might be too late for a name. Lambie-mate. Nice to see and hear your adventures. mkw near San Francisco

[@BrendanExplores]

Not too late 🙂 thanks for the suggestion 👍. Glad your enjoying the videos Manuel

[@HoneyandMe]

Hello from BC, Canada! Love your kitchen setup👍. Absolutely stunning scenery. About to start my own car camper series on YT and am loving yours!! Keep ‘‘em coming😁

[@BrendanExplores]

Wheheyy!! 😁 Great to see your comment all the way from Canada! 👍 Glad your getting out there and have a great time 🙂

[@ghalltn6]

It was I, Graeme, and my Ginger Ninja Katherine you met, great vid, and was good to catch up at the campervan show as well.

[@BrendanExplores]

Of course it was! Sorry about getting your name wrong 😂. Where the hell I got Michael from I have no idea lol. Good to see you at the show as well buddy 👍

[@adamtoutdoors6390]

Brilliant mate. Glad you got it done and all finished. Looks awesome. Great spot to. Long mynd is stunning. Daves a good lad too. ATB Adam 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey mate, yeh huge thanks to Dave for helping me out with the last few bits and bobs 🙂. It's a beautiful spot to camp, love the long mynd 👍

[@zeez9053]

Ancient grain could be spelt 👍🇬🇧🇷🇺Teeside

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers 👍 I had no idea what it was lol. Thanks for leaving a comment 😁

[@declansamuel]

Great video as ever pal. I've just come back from 5 days in the Highlands, I van camped in my diddy Citroën Nemo. Your videos defo gave me the push to get out and stealth it. Cheers Brendan, look forward to the next one.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy! Sounds like a great camp and I'm glad I played a part in getting you out there 🙂. Hope you enjoy the future videos and thanks for leaving a comment 👍

[@allieandmaria]

'Ancient Grain' - out of date! Should be cheap anyways! 😁

[@BrendanExplores]

Sounds about right 😂👍

[@supercrazysane]

Just a thought, any chance we could have a special on top 5-10 sites you’ve stayed at (with what three words) 🤓😎

[@BrendanExplores]

That's a great idea mate 🙂 I'm going to scope out a few more places first and get some good selections 👍

[@fireflyrobert]

Perhaps the car park isn't owned by the Coop? At the two Coops I go to locally the car parks are free to use.

[@BrendanExplores]

No your right, it isn't owned by them but you would of thought it was sensible for it to be owned by them 👍

[@fireflyrobert]

@@BrendanExplores agreed!!

[@nicolawoolman1909]

I like your table top cover Brendan. A quick tour of your car would be great in the next video. How about Minnie for a name for your car (mini camper). Keep em coming 👍🙂

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks very much 🙂 I thought it gave that nice finishing touch 👍. Now the card camper is finished, a full tour is on it's way soon 😁

[@daimler1985]

As far as names go how about Nicole from the renault adverts.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for the suggestion buddy, appreciate it 🙂

[@PixiesChannel12345]

Another cracking vlog mate, Loved the new table cover looks awesome, You should come to Castleton one day it's stunning up there and if you do hit me up I'll come along. Got a few more bits left to do on my car before I head off out again nearly sorted it all out so looking forward to going back out again.

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers buddy 😁 I thought it added a nice finish to it 👍. I'll have a Google and see what it's like 🙂 thanks for the suggestion and drop me a message on Instagram

[@PixiesChannel12345]

@@BrendanExplores Sent you a message mate.

[@denwoodturning5814]

Have I got out of sink somewhere I thought you fitted a tube heater and if I'm out of sink how did you get on with it and thanks for the videos 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣🤣 not sure mate but the tube heater was ok. It wasn't brilliant but it did heat up the space when it was really cold

[@taylory2j]

A great vid bren, maybe call the camper - Brenda 😁

[@BrendanExplores]

😂 love that suggestion! Cheers mate 🙂

[@GoodOnYerMate]

I think the sheep are more frightened of you 😅. Love that area its spectacular. If you go few miles further over, the 'Stiperstones' are worth a look. How about 'Cassie' the camper. Take care

[@BrendanExplores]

They were probably thinking "is that Wally cooking fajitas??" 😂 I'll have a trip up there at some point 🙂👍

[@IansAnglesey]

New to your channel and watched a few of your videos.... loved the ongoing transformation of the car and got to admit the kitchen unit is a game changer... I've been thinking of a similar idea for my freelander rear door using a deep down system using some chain and a sheet of aluminium.... keep em coming... ATB Ian

[@BrendanExplores]

Welcome to the family buddy 🙂👍 glad your enjoying the videos and it really has transformed my summer trips! Not sure if I'll be able to brave standing out the back using it in the winter 😂 but I'll certainly try lol. Enjoy your camping adventures 🙂

[@IansAnglesey]

@@BrendanExplores have you thought of maybe some from of tarp set up for the rear of the car, I know they do a tent sor of thing.... look forward to seeing more of your adventures....

[@BrendanExplores]

@@IansAnglesey I have actually mate and I may have a budget make do solution that I can use soon but I haven't seen any systems that are designed for my car or that would fit universally of good quality. It would be nice to sit outside under a cover though 🙂

[@Abeyptfc]

Cracking video Brendan big man, looks like you have the stealth camping mastered! What about Big Senga as name for the camper?! Keep up the good stealths and if you ever head up to Skye the give me a shout brother!

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate! 😁 Yeh, I'm happy to car is finished now 👍 makes for a great little stealth camper. Cheers for the name suggestion as well, I'm hoping to travel all over with the car so I'll make it your way at some point 🙂

[@marklockwood8386]

You did not need a sunset the drone footage and the charity of filming and clouds was fantastic weell done .my coop is 1 hour free parking whats going on

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Mark, you can point a camera anywhere up there and get some beautiful shots 🙂. Yeh couldn't believe the co-op... They said it's because they don't own the car park but it's still crazy that you have to pay to shop there. Glad you liked the video buddy and thanks for leaving a comment 👍

[@rambalynvanadventures2201]

Hiya mate, another great video.. It was great to catch up with you at the International campervan show last weekend. Love what you have done with your kitchen. Just a quick question.. 😁 Would you consider putting in a what3words for any or all of your stop overs? Thanks Bredon, RambaLynVan.. 😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey guys! Brilliant to chat to you as well 🙂. Glad you liked the video and yes I have been thinking about that and it's something I'm hoping to incorporate into my videos soon 👍

[@JaseEtheridge]

Thanks for another great video. Where did you get the vinyl from? I feel like I'm missing out on some vinyl action 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks very much 🙂. I got a 2 metre roll from b&q for £6.99 👍 absolute bargain! 😁

[@juliahutchinson4542]

Long mynd is on my doorstep but I've not ventured up there yet as I'm not sure it's suitable for my VW T6 SWB campervan ... what do you think?

[@BrendanExplores]

I saw a couple of small campers up there so it's a case of using your own judgement but I would recommend going up in a car first and seeing how you feel before taking your camper 🙂👍

[@allieandmaria]

Vehicle name: "Carlie"... 😉

[@BrendanExplores]

Nice one 👍🙂 I'll put it in the hat

[@cabinvibesebaystore8956]

New sub ! Liked 🚀😀❤️

[@BrendanExplores]

Brilliant, thank you 😁

[@iammarceljansen]

Was it the filming, or someone cooking at the back of his car :D Nice video again

[@BrendanExplores]

Good point! 😂 Perfect timing though because I had absolutely no idea she was there until I came to edit the footage lol

[@ronaroamsdeniseandsonny3545]

Why the disposable gloves and how many pairs did you use 🤣

[@BrendanExplores]

😂 good question and I find that using disposable gloves helps with sanitation while handling raw meat. Saves having to awkwardly wash hands so I can just use my sanitiser while cooking 🙂👍

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 👍🙏❤️🚀

[@BrendanExplores]

That's brilliant welcome to the family 🙂👍

[@homsey]

I want to come to this exact spot. Anyone got the cords?! Thanks

[@BrendanExplores]

It's called the shooting box on the long mynd 🙂. It's also on an app called park for night 👍

[@Doesnotcare12]

I'm new to your channel over tha past few weeks. T.b.h when I watched the first video that popped up on my KZbin feed I was meh and a bit why do you think you should be allowed to park up where you want for free. The second one I watched in complete random order was better and it keeps getting better. As a camper and a drone pilot you are doing things with complete respect sometimes a bit close to law on parkups but you wouldn't know you had stayed the night once you left because you are leaving the area in the same condition as when you arrived. Has BLUETTI sent you and EB55 for a review yet? 3500 charges before it's degraded to 80% because it's a lifepo4 battery rather than a jackery that is about 500 before it's at 80% maximum charge because it's only a lipo I.e old tech.

[@BrendanExplores]

Welcome to the family buddy and thanks for giving me some feedback 🙂👍. I would absolutely love a BLUEETTI but I haven't been blessed with a free unit yet 😂. I don't seem to get freebies lol. Maybe one day 😁

[@Doesnotcare12]

@@BrendanExplores I'll bring it up every video. You won't need bigger than the Eb55 solo but you can get solar panels cheap enough to charge it or the 12v you get with it. 😉 Does it matter that channels that are crap all seem to have the same product? An individual channel should have BLUETTI knocking at their door. Maybe in the daytime so you don't get freaked out.

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Kitty

[@AidanHughes585]

Brenda name of car 🚗

[@BrendanExplores]

Nice suggestion, thanks 🙂👍

[@user-cp1ze1hu3y]

Great video mate. Iv also been cooking from the back of my car for a couple of years now, I get some strange looks sometimes lol but I enjoyed it. Check out my Instagram 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy! 🙂 It's revolutionised my cooking experience 👍 I'll take a look 😁

[@rambalynvanadventures2201]

Thanks

[@BrendanExplores]

🙂👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you so much for the donation! 😁 Will really help me get out there and pay towards a meal 🙏👍

[@jazm6]

Great video mate, i'm liking the additions that you've added. Noticed that you said 'hunker down', i immediately thought of another stealth camper called (steve wallis) camping with steve not sure if you've come across him. Anyways, looking forward to the next adventure :).

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy! Yeh I watch Steve a lot, one of my favourites 🙂. Glad you liked the video and thanks for leaving a comment 👍