Solo Overnight in my New Truck Camper (On the Deschutes River)

[@derekwalters4980]

Dude! One of the great things about your videos, is that you leave the crazy learning curve in when you can. You aren't a pro and don't pretend to be. Your a guy out there, living' the life and having a good time learning new things and taking us along. Won't say I don't enjoy when you actually land a catch, but the fact that you keep getting out and enjoying the process...thats everything.

[@christianmollo3239]

100%

[@jeremyneon8082]

Hear, hear!

[@DirtBoxMedia]

Hey Johnathan, rub the outside of the potatoe with olive oil then season the outside skin with kosher salt then wrap it up in the foil and cook as normal, it's a new level!

[@TTVAN]

Greg, that's when it tastes the best, skin and all! Mm-mm, good!

[@strykerhalo]

Garlic big time. Just slice it up, talk about a new level, lol

[@eddiet4708]

Gotta admit that this camper is way better than the Slumber Queen for you as a solo camper. And it looks good on your Tundra.

[@thomey-td5zm]

I don’t agree, why go 100% off grid??? Atleast the other had power, stove, sink etc. why abandoned all those comforts for a empty box, to each Is own but I like the other better, and I love his vids!!!

[@postymalony2404]

@@thomey-td5zm because his vehicle can't handle the weight of the slumber queen he always having a hard time and constant problems with it.

[@jonathanandtalley4391]

I had fun camping in Oregon and live in Portland Oregon for over 40 years and now I moved to Alaska for more Aventure and camping for 12 years and I'm loving it. Awesome keep up the great camping.

[@joshuatalley6205]

My Dad self taught fly fishing, took him 5yrs to catch his first trout. He's been fly fishing for 30yrs now and he's pretty good, not always successful though. Catching isn't guaranteed. Keep at it, you'll get there.

[@troutntrails]

Huge facts right here. Takes a while before everything comes together and clicks fully. Time on the water is the best bet for sure

[@robertmcdonald5277]

Yes sir, it's the Whip and the type of fly u use. Took me 30 years.I'm 63. Power on young man.

[@robertmcdonald5277]

You have to make the fly .dance

[@huckleberrychris]

Your dad didn't have utube to learn fly fishing....I'll expect a couple fish next trip🤣👍

[@huckleberrychris]

Where did you get the metal siding for your camper shell?

[@9thGenerationCajun]

I dig that you're into cooking I'am a Cajun dude from south Louisiana cooking is a big part of our culture, The men can out cook the women in most families here 😆.. This new camper is awesome 👌

[@sondrajohnson2564]

Great camping spot. I'm very patient - I cook what other people catch! I've done a lot of potatoes in coals, but never meat on coals. I frequently skewer meat chunks on metal spits and prop them across the fire pit. I'll put them in marinade the night before. People can have their meat cooked to their preference. I continue to really like the new camper! Luck with your fishing skills!!!

[@tamimessaoudi851]

Hi Jonathan Your new setup suits you. I was watching another person I follow and they said KZbin has a icon that shows a $ symbol so people can send you money. Gas prices and coffee are outrageous. Might help you at least with gas so you can keep making these great videos. Thank you again for your time and effort in making these great videos.

[@RippSnortin]

Yams are great that way too. I do them in my wood stove during winter.

[@blueman5924]

oh yeh.👍 I cube the spuds and yams and throw in some minced onion before I wrap in foil to bake. Mmmm.

[@jonthebru]

I like these little efficient camper shell. Ironically Bob Wells released a video interview today with an older fellow who is living in a Bel-Air shell. His interior build is a lot like what you are doing. Those who fish catch the fish, those like me who don't have to buy their fish at the market.

[@North_Coast_Hvac]

What’s up man. I’m glad I came across your channel. I live in oregon and pretty much know everywhere you have been. Nice setup up and I’m probably going to cross paths with ya. Cheers my friend.

[@horsenaround2000]

Oh my goodness! Your cooking skills, oh my God!!!! I am literally starving right now… I want I want… I am going to have to steal this and do it… DELICIOUS!!! You are living the life…

[@OVERLAND_ADVENTURE]

Just subbed nice rig keep up the great work!!

[@kmfishbiologist]

Hey Jonathan, loving the new setup, especially how the whole rear door opens up. I just backpacked out there about two months ago, and was thinking this would also be a great place to car camp one night, drinking a beer by the river. Even a day of dunking your waders beats a day sitting at home :) Happy trails, man!!

[@jewel4989]

Be careful when your all alone. If you have an accident, no one can help you. Steak and baked potato cooked to my liking. One thing missing ~ garlic butter on the potato. Can't get any better than this! Thanks for sharing this part of your journey with me. Greatly appreciated!!! Looking forward to your next endeavor. Drive safe! Keep safe! God bless you on your next journey! 😘

[@maxineoliver7404]

Interesting technique in splitting the firewood in sections!🤣🤗 I am drooling over that steak🥩 and baked potato meal🥔! Don't worry, they'll 🐟🐟give in on biting!Take care, and enjoy!🏞

[@JonathanYentch]

The meal was absolutely delicious! Thanks for watching & commenting :-)

[@albertmeursault]

The new camper fits your taco like a glove!

[@markmoorhead1442]

You found a great place to camp and try your hand at fly fishing. That steak looked perfect , not too well done at all. Nice, job and thanks for sharing !!

[@Living-on-a-Lake]

Beautiful place and well-done video. Thanks and congrats on the new home.

[@whatever35636]

I love cooking over a camp fire and I give you a perfect score for your skills! thanks for another great video.

[@ThePierreduski]

Tips with something’s I saw. With a salmon fly hatch the fish will literally be 6 inches off shore. So when you wadded in you were likely spooking all the fish. You most likely want to be hanging right along the bank not really even getting in the water if you can help it. If I was floating I would be trying to land my fly on the bank and then lightly popping it off into the water. As a salmon fly hatches they crawl out from the slow water on the shore and up the leaves and grass on the bank untill their bodies are dry and then they fly away so if you can make your fly flop off some grass into the water like right on the bank you’ll kill it. So in summary just be very weary of where you’re wading and try to stay out of the water if possible.

[@stuartforsyth4279]

Hi Jonathan, I would try casting a shorter line and only fish for a few seconds then recast, that would put you more in touch with the fly and more likely too hook up ☺

[@Cws0024]

I spent my childhood fly fishing out of Mack’s canyon on the deschutes! Beautful place! Great video, maybe we will cross paths out camping one of these days!

[@juniorfosho_1472]

Trust me they’re biting out there. Was at Steelhead Falls not long ago and caught a couple nice trout. Fly fishing is definitely all about patience. Keep it up!

[@therealdeal67]

You are a true go getter, Keep doing what makes you happy in life, Always stay safe and take care. 🙏

[@alexbrennan8439]

came up on my suggested feed, really like how chill these vids are. made me wanna go get up and camp out and just have a good time lol

[@JW-zs5nw]

Come out to Montana I'll take you fishing. Salmonfly hatch should be going off in a couple weeks. I'm a guide so I can give you a couple pointers.

[@benlaw4647]

Awesome place , awesome food ! Too bad I'm not out that way , or with you , I could teach you everything I know from 50 years of fly fishing and have tied my own flies since age 10.....thanks, stay safe always.....✌

[@Christina0623]

I'm literally salivating at that meal 😁 loving the new camper for you!

[@penny-n-kentucky447]

Nice video!! I felt your pain regarding all of the campsites being taken. Been there. This year, I reserved my camping spot for Memorial week about 3 months ago. I’m leaving on the 30th. Can’t wait to be camping waterside!

[@transylvania2259]

You've never felt anyone else's pain

[@thescoggfather]

@@transylvania2259 shut up nobody cares

[@gailjohnson6670]

Your camping spot is so beautiful. Your meal looked very delicious. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[@migesfishing7736]

Now that you have the cool new camper I think an extended road trip is I order … camp in every state with Alaska at the end ? 🤔

[@coleengoodell7523]

Steak and potatoes looks amazing. Always enjoy your videos Jonathan. Love the new set up.

[@bleuskye8124]

Well, i think the place you camped was beautiful. Loved every second of this video.

[@christianmollo3239]

Way to go man !! Just watched your very first video from a year ago fwd fast to now you’re doing good bro ! God Bless. Keep on Truckin

[@jrinbody1]

Remember when your fly fishing you cast above where you want the fly to drift down into that way you can control how much line you have out so you can set the hook

[@debbiedogs1]

Have you done a video explaining what you set up in your new shell? Bob Wells of Cheap RV Living has done some "no build" videos. One uses a cheap but sturdy bed frame where you can store things underneath, and he has easy ways to level the legs. Other people show no-build solutions, too.

[@stevehill5997]

I love this camper. You motivated me. I have a 2000 tundra and this would be perfect! Love the videos. Going to do a lot of camping

[@debradockler116]

Thank you for sharing your new camper looks amazing and the meal as well when I would fish for trout I would use regular fishing pole with a lead and salmon eggs I always would catch something 👍👌

[@doreenlopez1652]

Nothing like a good cup of strong hot coffee, early in the morning, down by the river...

[@QAsession]

When you flipped the steak... wow, what a relief. I was expecting a burnt piece of meat. Looked so good!! I'm sure you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@domalash]

When I was young I caught fish winging it all the time but not fly fishing. Nobody really taught me much. The major difference is I never fished fast flowing water like you seem to always do. I fished off rock cliffs, docks and with a paddle boat, often along rock cliffs. I used red devils and plugs and soft plastic lures. Sometimes I trolled with spinners if I recall. But often just hook, worm and sinker.

[@raisethe3]

Interesting that you cooked the steak without the cast iron skillet. I would not have the audacity to try what you did here, so hats off to you.

[@RockymountainRobert]

Hey Jonathan, I like your camper setup, you even got room for solar on top.

[@harrisindustries314]

That camper looks so comfortable.

[@jd3330]

Haven't camped in such a long time due to school. I haven't even touched my project Xterra in so long :( Thanks for inspiring me to go out bro. Love your content.

[@alanosborne1947]

A tip for you after using your waders hang them upside down or feet up. That allows any moisture left inside from sweating to drain out and you can leave them hanging overnight to dry out completely.

[@Chubbydippin]

I know it's cool and outdoor rustic roughing it, but be careful cooking in a fire pit. You never know what people before you put in there. Sometimes people put chemically coated trash, human or animal waste, petroleum products... Just saying some people suck and always keep that in mind when giving it a good look over. Maybe not your first choice of campsite but it's gotta be better than being surrounded by tons of other loud campers. Love the Bellaire camper. Tons of room in there for customizing it. Hoping you would do some buildout segments.

[@pokemonuniteplays4277]

Hope everyone is having a great day!

[@Nails-by-Jennifer]

Baked potato tip...rub with olive oil, sprinkle coarse salt generously, wrap tight in foil...chef’s kiss 💋

[@windjammer1958]

Jonathan, great times, love the new set up... and that why thay call it fishing and not catching... keep the faith...

[@johnshaver5506]

Man I just have to say I started watching you a few months ago and I love your videos!! It’s so nice to see the footage you get, sick!! Keep it up dude!

[@Sirshackleton]

I really like your new camper. It looks like a nice setup!

[@coleengoodell7523]

Not an expert, but a block of wood under your tire, may damage your tire. You may want to travel with some wedges made for leveling.

[@blueman5924]

A/T truck tires are built to handle rocks and bumps. 50-65psi too.

[@shosmyth1454]

Been busy working but, i had a few days off fir Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoyed watching this video and traveling vicariously through your travels since I cannot drive. Thank you and keep your adventurous young traveling spirit! When I was young I loved traveling! 🌺🍷🍷🍷

[@thescoggfather]

Try tossing a bit of olive oil on the potato with some kosher salt before wrapping in foil next time. It is legit 👌

[@powamoto]

Your Sony cam is straight legit bro ✌

[@elena8642]

Another great vid and I’m trying the steak recipe for sure! Love the new camper

[@brianboutte9590]

New topper looks awesome on your rig!

[@Dale_Sigmon]

Little tip if you don't mind me saying this but keep your line tight when fly fishing. I like to euro nymph. A lot of different styles but I like that one cause it forces me to actually pay attention to what I'm doing haha

[@bkad6238]

Try cooking whole onion the same way. Put a bunch of butter on it and eat it along side some catfish. Kings dinner

[@trevormitchell2981]

Making me want to hop in my truck and camp!

[@lizsanabria5541]

Fly fishing looks so darn hard nd scary the water looks nice and clear hope you can one day catch a 🐠 fish your meal looked delicious nice truck camping thank you for sharing

[@donnafendrick4856]

hi jonathan..i've watched mav videos for awhile now..stumbled across yours just days ago..my comments..your scenic shots are spectular..your camping setup is perfect..your creativity is aspiring..your cooking is one big reason why i couldn't stop watching...your personality is contagious...and through it all.. you've stayed grounded.. i'm a tv sportscaster..so i'm tough to please...but it's been so easy to follow you..i just subscribed!!! kudos to you..and yes..i beat the status quo every day!!!! btw..your girlfriends haircut does really look good....and ...i love the dogs..i just recently lost my adopted little chiuawa mix recently..his name was Heinz..he passed at 15!! he was my world..i'd love to know how your guy's mole surgery went...keep entertaining.. peace out!!!!!

[@dochollywood79]

Love your content bro. Keep it up👍

[@moricey4776]

Watch Cheap RV Living video of an 82 yr old man with a truck camper shell very similar to yours. He built a long counter top with shelves bed in the same area as yours.

[@Doofyy11]

They back door doubles as a door and an awning. Cool

[@TheEdelKampers]

We have never been fly fishing but it looks pretty fun. Dinner looked really yummy. Mary💕Fred

[@masonstruckadventure9368]

Magnifico! Do I see a cook book in the future. Definitely gonna try this. Thanks for sharing

[@wr6th]

I can’t wait to move to Redmond this summer it’s so beautiful

[@nikip9161]

I thought that spot looked familiar. 🤗✌️❤️🌻 Your new setup looks just fine. You'll figure it out along the way as you need to. Beautiful country. 🇺🇲❤️

[@deniseroberts460]

The water is so clear. Meal looked delicious. I’m still waiting to see that camping cookbook. Enjoyed watching, thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼

[@33Jenesis]

Fishing would drive me nuts. Sitting there for hours with thoughts in my head is not how I relax. I have to do something physical like running or hiking to give my head a break from thinking.

[@anitabecerra2410]

I think this might be my favorite video of yours now!

[@Joe33305]

Fantastic job on the dinner. I hope you catch some fish to fry too, good luck kid!

[@vidguy007]

I was just in that area I had no trouble finding spots but I avoid campgrounds A smaller camper is a good thing

[@JonnyDIY]

Sweet spot you found. Be careful in the water alone like that though 🙏 PS- New Blue cooler looks good! 🤙

[@jonathonholland9022]

Dude catch and cooks would put your channel Way up! Either way I love your channel bro! Much love from Ohio!

[@Annytiek]

i was working in hanna summer of 2020, fish and wildlife were talking about killing off that river to prevent the spread of some disease. glat to see you had some fish

[@lawrenceforman6999]

Jon love fishing. Jon love camping. Jon love cooking. Jon love adventure. Jon will ride to home. See ya next trip!

[@stevejeffrey11]

Jon is chef !

[@donnaorsini8227]

I love your camper I love your videos and I especially love your cooking great job thank you Jonathan

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

I like the new camper, minimal. You sure are a good cook. Keep up the good work.

[@peatdeloosha2463]

I was a bit bummed when you let go of the Slumber Queen but I'm really digging this new camper.

[@MIDNIGHTSUNALASKA]

I really like that shell...the full back door 👍

[@MAJJJJJJ]

Man that whole meal looks great and mixed with the camp sight shit.yeah

[@jayyoung6522]

Great content John, hopefully soon I can have a camper like yours instead of my truck topper camper

[@tonsofbees537]

Great video! Camper is so awesome. Dm me if you would like to go out and fly fish. I live near Portland. I usually fish the coast. The fly you had on the camera was a golden stone. They would be a little smaller then the salmon fly but hatch around the same time. When I fish the deschutes. I will generally stay closer to the bank as to not spook anything and use cover. Then fish outwards. Don’t get discouraged it took me a long time to learn. I took a guy out last year and he fly fish for over 20+ years and never caught a fish.lol.

[@brianbouchard1947]

Nice spot, thank you for bringing us.

[@saintbyron5150]

That campground firewood is usually pine…that meat would taste so much better with a hardwood.

[@kyleshultis4246]

You ever see any big foot or dog man while on your camping trips? Been hearing a lot more stories about them lately.

[@xstanadu]

Looks amazing there ~ Your truck topper is very nice ~ AND that meal w/ steak 🥩 seriously ? You definitely made me hungry !!! Have Fun . Enjoy . Look fwd to next video

[@jasontaylor9871]

I would never cook my food on a public fire pit, especially with someone else's ashes in the pit, did the the guy before you pee on the fire to put it out before he left, or maybe they burned their trash on the way out of camp. Just something to think about, looks good though. Happy camping

[@22re53]

Awesome setup! Love the vids- real life adventures. Keep it coming

[@nunyabiz8887]

You Sir are always inspirational.

[@susanstanford6881]

Hi Jonathon, Love your videos. Your dinner looked delicious. I'm making King Ranch Casserole tonight for my dinner. It's Delish! Much love Jonathon from Little Rock, AR.

[@davidmills1639]

I feel your frustration with fly fishing. I highly recommend the book "The Curtis Creek Manifesto" by Sheridan Anderson. An experienced fly fishing friend of mine gave me a copy, and I take it with me every time I fish. I guarantee it, you buy it and it is not helpful to you, I will pay you for the book.

[@christinaalameda6206]

I LOVE when there's alot of people camping it's s whole lot nicer and safer. Everyone just relaxing enjoying and having fun LOVE it.💙⚘🤗Awsome Video my Friend safe Journeys LOVE and GOD BLESS You.💙⚘🤗

[@jeffstpete]

Fantastic camper and food!!

[@WHavriloRT]

Finally! A beer I can get on board with.

[@StevenBoz]

Love your videos man!

[@jeffreykropp7664]

I have fished for more than 60 years, and I could critique your technique. But I won't because opinions are like you-know-what; everyone has one. You will get more proficient with practice and watching others. I was fortunate to have a fishing Dad for instruction.